Horse Resource VOLUME 8
ISSUE 12
DECEMBER 2015
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A Letter from the Editor Merry Christmas!! I hope you are have a very blessed and wonderful holiday season with lots of love, laughs and time with family and friends...and of course, that includes your four legged friends as well! I have lots of irons in the fire right now and it seems like time is a hot commodity in my world. I am trying to make every second count (which we should all be doing anyway, right?) You’ll notice this issue is on the lighter side as far as pages and content and that is a reflection of the “irons” all getting hot at the same time, if you will. Nonetheless, I do hope you enjoy this issue, small as it may be, and can enjoy it with a mug of hot cocoa while sitting by your Chrsitmas tree. Until next month.... Make every second count, sing a Christmas carol (or two), eat a candy cane, remember the Reason for the Season.......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.
Best Approach to Your Barrels Fancy Lass What is everyone’s way of approaching your turns ? Do you like a straighter approach .. Or like go get their nose & shape them before the turn ? I have two horses that tend to start their turns too soon . One is young 5 yrs .. She anticipates her turns , leading to dumping on her front end & not getting up into the turn before she turns . I’m working on her slow & she’s getting better about it . My other horse is hard bc she’s 8 yrs old & had a horrible habit of starting her turns too soon , but she drops her front end & swings her butt .. Especially on the first barrel , & the 3 rd she won’t finish at speed bc she won’t use her hind end . I am trying to slow this mare down & correct this bc she will use her hind end at a lope , but the minute you run she goes back to her old habits .. I bought her at 6 yrs old with these habits & no foundation to fall back on . She has all the foundation pieces now but it’s hard to kick the old habits & she gets hot easily on top of it . I just can’t decide if she needs a straighter longer approach or getting that shoulder up with the inside rein & leg . Would love to have opinions ! streakysox Here are several suggestions......get Martha Josey’s new book with drills in. Follow the instructions. Get Martha’s video, RUNNING TO WIN, get Heather Smith’s book of barrel Racing drills(I don’t have a clue who Heather Smith is). The book is good. If you do the drills and just sit up there and enjoy the ride, they will not do you much good. You have to be in control of your horse. Hope that helps. CrossCreek keeeping shoulder up is paramount
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to what you are trying to do. Fancy Lass I do have heather smiths book. I can go any drill in the book correctly .. But on the pattern they change .. They’ve both been started incorrectly with no foundation , so that’s 95% of my problem.. The 5 yr old is very fixable though . I just had to quit running her & just exh to keep her correct & listening . Need to do the same with the 8 yr old but she’s a much harder fix .. ThreeCorners www.barrelhorsenews.com/102training-40510/4313-the-big-three. html streakysox If no foundation, I suggest that you just start over and put a foundation on them. Just quit the pattern and start with the basics. You will have a much better horse. merdth6 Now that you have a foundation, then I would go back and slow lope the pattern with both. It’s really hard to fix but it will slowly happen. If the 8 year old is anxious on the pattern and just wants to speed up, just do lots of trotting and loping the barrels. I would start out at a trot then lope and break her back down into a trot, so she listens to your requests for speed control. Then try to lope the barrels the correct way. Hope this helps. ridejg Agree..quit the pattern for now...or just walk it...and get that foundation solid....Go slow...take your time... enjoy the journey! Fancy Lass Thanks guys ! I think I’m on the
right track with them .. It will just take time to undo the bad habits . Fancy Lass The 8 yr old does get anxious on the pattern but only at barrel races . She’s perfect at home & will lope the pattern correctly until you put her under pressure then she falls apart. Once I exh her two or so times & show her she’s not running .. Then she will lope a correct pattern. So obviously not running her will help ! You have some good ideas. This mare is a 1 d horse doing it incorrectly .. That’s why I’m so determined to fix her .. To know what she could do if she’d do it right ! And she’s be way more consistent .. She is inconsistent with her turns at this point since she won’t use her body correctly. I hope I can get her lined out RoaniePonie11 do you think the 8yos hind end might have some pain or discomfort somewhere? My mare was getting down on her front end to turn and trying to 4wd it. She had some slight discomfort in her hocks and stifles and honestly didnt know how to collect and LIFT her front end. I had her injected and she went to an ex dressage trainer for a month and tada! lol. Whole new horse. The trainer didn’t do hardly any barrel work on her, just lift and movement ect. When the mare came home I could sit and squeeze at the extended lope and she would collect right up and dramatically lift her front end. When I breezed her through the first time she went right back to her front end and the trainer said I was going into the barrels and leaning forward and putting my hand on her neck to keep her front hitting instead of driving her forward into the turn and sitting allowing her to
sit and turn. The combo of the horse being worked on, learning to use hersel and me correcting myself we went from 3d-2d to 2d-1d in 30 days. Fancy Lass She’s been checked over, 100% sound . She literally just doesn’t know how to lift her front end like your mare. She is getting better though .. She didn’t even back up at 6 yrs old when I bought her .. She would lock up & not back.. She got away with this so many years sometime she’ll still lock up just to see if she can get out anything she doesn’t want to try to do . She does back pretty fluidly now . She couldn’t do a roll back when I bought her either, she’d just drop her front end & swing her butt the minute you even thought about asking for a roll back . Would roll over her hocks, spin on her haunches .. Anything with the hind end she wasn’t going to do . However , I do have her doing all of these things now though .. She’s a different horse from even I first got her.. But we still have our battles . I have had her with a dressage trainer for 10 days this past summer & it did wonders in just 10 days . So I think I will send her back to her she a month or two..keeps her quiet & learning to use her body correctly . But then I have to carry it over to the pattern & hope she can kick this terrible habit .. Good point on the leaning though ! I know I do this sometimes & that will have to stop if I ever want to get her off that front end !
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Letter From Editor 4 A Little Barrel Talk 4 Horseshoe Hunt 5 Table of Contents & The Staff 5 Calendar of Events 6 My Daddy Always Said 6 NPBA News 7 Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events 8 News 10 IBRA News 9-13 41st Annual Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity 15-16 The Duke Family 17 IBRA News 18-19 QHRAI News 20-23 Ask the Vet w/Dr. Steve Fisch 24-25 CMSA News 26 Teen Corral w/Clint Van 28-29 IJRA Rodeo News 30-31 IHSRA News 32 Christian Cowboy Collection 34-35 Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail 35 Looking - A Soul’s Journey 36 Business Card Directory 38 Stallion Directory 39 Classifieds 39 Barks N Bits w/Bella 41 Li’l Cowpokes Corral 42 Mystery of the Month 43
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Calendar of Events
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5 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale
20 - Henryville, IN @ Yankeetown Arena - IBRA Approved Contact: Nat Stewart Phone #: 812-736-3759
16-17 - Romney, IN @ Foxton Farm Arena - IBRA Approved Contact: Jeff Johnson 765-538-2965
26 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739
22-23 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - NTPA Winter Nationals - Visit www.ntpawinternationals.com for more info
5 - Versailles, KY IBRA Approved @ Hodge Arena - Carmon Poor 859-5091431
31 - Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431
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23 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739
1-3 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Arena - IBRA Super Show - Contact: Cindy Harlan - Phone #: 765-426-1457
28-31 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - AQHA Show Contact: Mark Harrell 618-397-1388
1-3 - Springfield, OH @ Champions Center Expo - IBRA Approved Contact: Jan Colson 419-305-3823
30 - Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431
12 - Williamstown, KY @ Kentucky Cowtown Arena - IBRA Approved Contact: Mark and Jessica Fox 859991-2155 or 859-991-2151
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12 - Lancaster, OH @ Crazy Woman Ranch - IBRA Approved - Contact: Joyce Hanes - 614-595-1850
9 - Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431
13 - Henryville, IN @ Yankeetown Arena - IBRA Approved Contact: Nat Stewart Phone #: 812-736-3759
9 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo MYRA - Contact Garret Miller - 765585-5978 for more info
18 - Princeton, IN @ Gibson Co Fairgrounds Pavilion - IBRA Approved - Contact: Jennifer Loehr Phone #: 812-499-0879
15 - Princeton, IN @ Gibson Co Fairgrounds Pavilion - IBRA Approved - Contact: Jennifer Loehr Phone #: 812-499-0879
19 - Williamstown, KY IBRA Approved @ Kentucky Cowtown Arena - Shannon Henry or Mark Fox 859-644-8662 or 859-991-2155
15-16 - Indianapolis, IN @ NEW LOCATION - Wyndham Indianapolis West - QHRAI Stallion Service Auction, Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet - Visit indianaquarterhorseracing.com to learn more
10-13 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - AQHA Show Contact: Mark Harrell 618-397-1388
19 - Noblesville, IN @ Hamilton County Horse Sale - Tack, Hay & Starw, Horses, etc - Call 317-9464450 or visit our Facebook page: Hamilton County Livestock Auction and Horse Sale
16 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo MYRA - Contact Garret Miller - 765585-5978 for more info
5-6 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - Dutch Harness Horse Auction Contact: LaMar Schrock 217-5433543 6 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739 12 - Princeton, IN @ Gibson Co Fairgrounds Pavilion - IBRA Approved - Contact: Jennifer Loehr Phone #: 812-499-0879 13 - Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431 19-20 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - MYRA - Contact Garret Miller - 765-585-5978 for more info 20 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739
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MARCH 2016
5 -Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431 12 -LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739 18-19 - Versailles, KY -@ Hodge Arena IBRA Approved Contact: Carmon Poor - 859-509-1431 26 - LaGrange, KY IBRA Approved @ Benton Jackson Arena - Ashley Cornett - 502-889-739 We do encourage you to Call before you Haul! (Sometimes events get cancelled or changed)
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12/1***LAVACA ROUNDUP CLUB SADDLE SERIES***LAVACA, AR 12/5 ABRA Horse Show Benton, AR 12/5 Go South for the Winner AQHA show & Added Money Texarkana, AR 12/12 NBHA AR05 Barrel Race Russellville, AR 12/19 $200 Added Tri County Arena Winter Series 4D Jackpot Hensley, AR 12/20 MID-STATE SADDLE SERIES DAMASCUS, AR
CALIFORNIA
12/20 WCBRA $200 Progressive Jackpot Simi Valley, CA
COLORADO
12/5 $200 Added Open 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Golden, CO
GEORGIA
12/12 NBHA Dist. 3 point show Jackson, GA
KANSAS
12/1 Go Big Or Go Home Saddle Series Lyons, KS 12/6 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Lawrence, KS 12/15 Go Big Or Go Home Saddle Series Lyons, KS 12/20 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOWBBR Approved Lawrence, KS
LOUISIANA
12/5 5D FALL BUCKLE SERIES Vivian, LA 12/11 Christian Can Chasers Hineston, LA 12/12 WINTER BUCKLE SERIES Alexandira, LA 12/12-12/13 NBHA 5D Barrels New Iberia, LA
MISSOURI
12/3 Rock’n RV Arena BBR Thursdays Mountain View, MO 12/5 OHBA Finals race Mt. View, MO 12/5 “Jingle All The Way” Cleveland, MO
12/12 HWY 38 Arena Winter Buckle Series Barrel Race/$100 Added Money to Open Marshfield, MO 12/12-12/13 LUCKY J 12TH ANNUAL WINTER SADDLE SERIES BR Carthage, MO 12/12 “Jingle All The Way” Cleveland, MO 12/17 Rock’n RV Arena BBR Thursdays Mountain View, MO 12/19 “Jingle All the Way” Cleveland, MO 12/26 Rock’n RV Arena $1500 added Winter Series Mountain View, MO
OHIO
12/31 New Year Spectacular Springfield, OH
OKLAHOMA
12/1 OK Corral Indoor 4D Barrel Race Every Tues. Night Harrah, OK 12/1 ROAN HORSE ARENA 4-D BARRELS Pawhuska, OK 12/1 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/1 Open Ride Night Sapulpa, OK 12/2 Riverbend Run 5D Barrel Race Inola, OK 12/2 Barrel Racing Practice Sapulpa, OK 12/2 BARREL RACE Porum, OK 12/3 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/3 WildNotions ThursdayNights Fall Series Ochelata, OK 12/3 weekly Jack pot Pawhuska, OK 12/3 4d barrel race watch the money grow Locust grove, OK 12/3 Lightning B Arena 4D Thursday Nights Jackpots BEGGS, OK 12/4 Rockin’ C at Bridle Creek 3rd Annual Friday Night SADDLE Series Sperry, OK 12/4-12/6 Barrel Bash Pawhuska, OK 12/5 **Bulls & Barrels Winter Buckles Series** ADDED $$$ Guthrie, OK 12/5-12/6 Northeast Junior Rodeo Association Sperry, OK
12/5 Family Timed Event Rodeo Giving a Trailer away at Finals Ochelata, OK 12/6 Running R Arena Added Money Series Meeker, OK 12/6 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association ~ Money Maker Series Beggs, OK 12/6 Family Timed Event Rodeo Giving a Trailer away at Finals Ochelata, OK 12/6 2nd Annual Purcell I. T. R. C. & Patriot Ford- TOYS FOR TOTS 5D BARREL RACE $1500 Added Purcell, OK 12/8 Open Ride Night Sapulpa, OK 12/8 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/8 ROAN HORSE ARENA 4-D BARRELS Pawhuska, OK 12/9 Riverbend Run 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 12/9 Barrel Practice Sapulpa, OK 12/9 BARREL RACE Porum, OK 12/10 Lightning B Arena 4D Thursday Nights Jackpots Beggs, OK 12/10 weekly Jack pot Pawhuska, OK 12/10 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/10 WildNotions ThursdayNights Fall Series Ochelata, OK 12/10 4d barrel race watch the money grow Locust grove, OK 12/11 Bridle Creek $1,000 Added 4D Barrel Race-Not Part Of Saddle Series Sperry, OK 12/12 NBHA OK 02 Muskogee, OK 12/13 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association ~ Money Maker Series Beggs, OK 12/13 5D Barrel Series Pawhuska, OK 12/15 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/15 ROAN HORSE ARENA 4-D BARRELS Pawhuska, OK 12/15 Open Ride Night Sapulpa, OK 12/16 BARREL RACE Porum, OK 12/16 Riverbend Run 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK
12/16 Barrel Practice Sapulpa, OK 12/17 weekly Jack pot Pawhuska, OK 12/17 Lightning B Arena 4D Thursday Nights Jackpots Beggs, OK 12/17 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/17 WildNotions ThursdayNights Fall Series Ochelata, OK 12/18 Rockin’ C at Bridle Creek 3rd Annual Friday Night Saddle Series Sperry, OK 12/19 $250 added NBHA OK 02 Ochelata, OK 12/19 Riverbend $1500.00 Added Money Run 5 D Inola, OK 12/19 **Bulls & Barrels Winter Buckles Series** ADDED $$$ Guthrie, OK 12/19-12/20 Tri-K Polar Express Tour 2015-16 Added Money Pending Duncan, OK 12/20 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association ~ Money Maker Series Beggs, OK 12/20 $1200 added Turn N’ Burn Barrel Race Cherokee, OK 12/22 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/22 Open Ride Night Sapulpa, OK 12/22 ROAN HORSE ARENA 4-D BARRELS Pawhuska, OK 12/23 BARREL RACE Porum, OK 12/23 Cancelled for Christmas Riverbend Run 4D Barrel Race Inola, OK 12/27 Oklahoma Cowgirls Association ~ Money Maker Series Beggs, OK 12/29 ROAN HORSE ARENA 4-D BARRELS Pawhuska, OK 12/29 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/30 BARREL RACE Porum, OK 12/30 Riverbend Run 5D Barrel Race Series Inola, OK 12/31 **Bulls & Barrels Winter Buckles Series** ADDED $$$ Guthrie, OK
12/31 Diamond B Barrel Exhibitions & 4D Jackpot Healdton, OK 12/31 $500 added WildNotions NewYearEve Ochelata, OK
TENNESSEE
12/4-12/6 LUCKY DOG PRODUCTIONS MEMPHIS, TN 12/12 NBHA TN 09 Finals Iron City, TN 12/12 TN04 NBHA Barrel Race Harriman, TN
TEXAS
12/2 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX 12/3 Winter Buckle Series Boyd, TX 12/3 TxLaBRA THURSDAY NITE BARRELS Orange, TX 12/4 11th Annual Christmas Cash Amarillo, TX 12/4-12/5 $3500 Added Money TURNIN FOR TOTS 5D Open Barrel Race Athens, TX 12/5 Rock N Roll Barrel Productions Bulverde, TX 12/5-12/6 11th Annual Christmas Cash Amarillo, TX 12/5 Annual Terry Foran Memorial 4D Barrel Race New Boston, TX 12/6 LONGHORN BARRELS AND POLES Marshall, TX 12/6 5th Annual Turn for the Best TOY DASH!!! Huntsville, TX 12/10 Winter Buckle Series Boyd, TX 12/13 Haynes Annual 4D Barrel Racing Hempstead, TX 12/14 Rusk County barrels Henderson, TX 12/17 Winter Buckle Series Boyd, TX 12/19 $500 4D Jingle Bell Barrel Race Bullard, TX 12/20 Rusk County Barrels & Poles Exh & Jackpot Henderson, TX 12/23 Red Hot Barrel Productions Stockdale, TX
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News Indiana Lost A Basketball Legend and A Barrel Racing Friend, Fan and Competitor His voice was one you could always pick above others that may be cheering on the sidelines as you made your run against the timer at a barrel race in Indiana. Mel Daniels had a voice as big as he was when it came to cheering for his fellow friends and competitors at a barrel race. Mel passed away on October 30, 2015 at age 71 in Sheridan, Indiana after complications from heart surgery. Of course, most know Mel because of his spectacular career in basketball. Here are just a few highlights: Mel led the ABA Pacers to three championships, won two Most Valuable Player awards, made seven All-Star appearances. He also earned induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. No denying he was phenomenal at the sport of basketball.
~ He Left the Barn ~
He left the barn for the last time tonight with one long-lasting look around, he quietly turned off the lights. Feeling good about all the good he had done; mounted his horse and rode off into the midnight sun, leaving behind a trail of love from him by those who knew him and understood that no matter how you cut the slice this modern day cowboy was pretty nice. Whatever he put his mond to, he presented well. The man who understood people and horses, softly and quietly and everyone could tell. A quiet teacher, not boastful or rude, he had an answer to your question and you comsumed every morsel, as if you were being fed good food. There will always be cowgirls and cowboys and horses, pole benders, flag racers, barrel racers, kids who ride, walk and trot, but there’s a special cowboy who left the barn tonight, who had a motor that finally stopped a modern day cowboy who will be missed by all who knew him the one and only MR JIM PITCOCK ~By Mel Daniels
If you ever got the chance to meet Mel at a horse show, he was someone you wouldn’t forget. For one, he was much taller than your typical barrel racer (6’9”)! I don’t remember the first time I met Mel. He was one of the people that were at most of the barrel races when I was a little girl. (Honestly, I didn’t realize he was a famous basketball star until years later.) He was involved in the barrel racing industry as long as I could remember, including helping with the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. What I remember about Mel (besides his booming voice) was his love for his barrel racing friends. He loved to watch the horses and encourage those competing. He was always the first to offer advice or help and was sincere with the gestures. A couple of years ago he took the time to go to my daughter’s school and speak to the kids in her 4th grade class. She had chosen him for a paper featuring a famous Hoosier and he was flattered by my 10 year old. He also loved to write poems. We have shared a few in past issues of the Horse Resource. Mel was quite the poet. Mel shared with me that my grandpa, Jim (Otis) Pitcock, was one of the first cowboys in this area to make him feel at home at the horse shows. He wrote a couple of poems about Grandpa, the one at the right was written after Grandpa’s passing. It seemed only fitting to share it, since it could also apply to Mel now. We’ll definitely miss that booming voice, big smile and the words of encouragement from a great friend. Rest in Peace, Mel.
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News Breyer’s Dazzling New Portrait Model of Babyflo Will Debut At NFR! They burst out of the chute at a gallop in a blur of chestnut and pink as they round the barrels at a dizzying pace. As the fans scream urging them on, the colorful and indomitable Fallon Taylor and Flos Heiress (better known as Babyflo) are staking out new turf in the world of rodeo sports and making barrel racing exciting again. And now Breyer Animal Creations® will honor Fallon Taylor’s Babyflo with her own Breyer Portrait model! Babyflo’s Breyer model will debut at the 2015 NFR and will be available nationally in January 2016. Fallon Taylor got an early start in barrel racing, qualifying for her first National Finals Rodeo (NFR) at just13 years old. After a few years on the circuit and qualifying for the NFR four times, she took a break to pursue opportunities in modeling and acting. After years away from the sport, her cowgirl spirit called her back to horses. It was that very same spirit that aided in her recovery from a traumatic riding injury in 2009 that left her with a fractured skull and a broken vertebra in her neck. When she was ready to compete again, she started riding Flos Heiress, a 2006 American Quarter Horse mare that was bred and trained by Taylor and her family. After a 15-year hiatus from the NFR, Taylor and Babyflo qualified for Taylor’s 5th NFR in 2013. That same year Babyflo was named the AQHA/WPRA Barrel Horse of the Year. After a disappointing performance in the finals, Taylor went home and reevaluated the way she trained and competed, vowing to come back better than ever. In 2014 she did just that at her 6th NFR. Taylor reentered the arena with a new attitude and a new accessory – a helmet. While cowboy hats are the standard in rodeo, Taylor is proud to show that you can be safe and a champion. After several exciting rounds of racing, Taylor and Babyflo cinched the 2014 WPRA World Championship title, and placed second in the average at the NFR. Taylor was also was given the “Jerry Ann Taylor Best Dressed” award for her flashy ring style, which seems only appropriate given that Fallon also has her own clothing line known as Ranch Dress’n! Fallon Taylor and Babyflo’s story just goes to show that with a little determination and the courage to let your own colors shine, you can achieve anything! Breyer’s Babyflo model will be debut and be available on site at the NFR’s Cowboy Christmas at the Griggs & Co. and Ranch Dress’n retail booths. Watch for the model to be on sale nationwide in January 2016 at your favorite Breyer retailer and on BreyerHorses.com. About Breyer Animal Creations For horse-crazy kids, there are only two kinds of horses: real horses and Breyer model horses. The iconic Breyer brand, a division of Reeves International, was founded in 1950, and is the leader in creating the world’s most authentic and realistic model horses for play and collecting. These hand-painted, collectible model horses and animals have a worldwide following, thanks to the incredible sculptures that form the foundation of the line. Today, Breyer has expanded its line to include play and craft activity sets and horsey accessories for its younger fans and its collector lines to include resins, crystal and porcelain. To see the complete line of Breyer horses, find a retailer near you, and to learn more about Breyer events and the model horse hobby, visit us at breyerhorses.com!
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TOBA JOINS COALITION FOR HORSERACING INTEGRITY
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced today that it will become a member of the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity and support HR 3084. Following the filing of HR 3084 earlier this year, TOBA formed a special committee to analyze the bill and surveyed its membership. Sixtyeight percent of the respondents supported federal legislation to create a national independent entity to develop uniform rules, testing and enforcement in Thoroughbred racing, either in its present form or with some changes. TOBA to this point has focused on improving the legislation, particularly in the governance and review of the Thoroughbred Horseracing Anti-Doping Authority. Over the course of recent months we have expressed our concerns including the need for oversight to ensure the effectiveness of the program, including industry evaluation of performance, accountability and costs of the regulations. The TOBA Board of Trustees believes that the proposed federal legislation would further the interests of the horse racing and breeding industry in the following respects: (1) uniformity of medication standards and regulations throughout the nation; (2) consistency with other major international racing jurisdictions regarding the use of medications; and (3) the independence of an organization established to ensure fairness and transparency in these matters. TOBA believes progress has been made, but more work needs to be done to develop an oversight and governance structure that will balance agency independence with accountability to our sport. As an organization we prefer to be part of the solution to bring about positive industry reforms. We look forward to working with other members of the Coal ition for Horse Racing Integrity to pursue this new approach to medication regulation. TOBA, based in Lexington, Ky., was formed in 1961 and is a national trade organization of leading Thoroughbred breeders and owners. TOBA’s mission is to improve the economics, integrity and pleasure of the sport on behalf of Thoroughbred owners and breeders. Projects managed by TOBA include the American Graded Stakes Committee, Claiming Crown, Ownership Seminars, Breeding, Conformation & Pedigree Clinics, TOBA Owners Concierge and the Sales Integrity Program. TOBA, in collaboration with The Jockey Club, has also created a free information resource called OwnerView to provide pertinent information to new, prospective and current Thoroughbred owners. TOBA provides international representation for U.S. owners and breeders on the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee, International Cataloguing Standards Committee and International Breeders Federation. Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) is the charitable arm of TOBA. TOBA Media Properties, a subsidiary of TOBA, owns The Horse magazine, Eclipse Press and is co-owner of The Blood-Horse LLC. TOBA is represented on the board of directors of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium as founding members
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News Time to Ride Challenge Time to Ride Challenge posts 63 percent growth over 2014 as top stables, clubs and businesses take home $100,000 in cash and prizes. The Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots competition offering $100,000 cash and prizes to stables, clubs and businesses that introduce new people to horses, reached a grand total of 41,428 new horse enthusiasts throughout the summer-long program. Participants in 49 states hosted beginner-friendly horse events to stimulate interest in riding and grow their businesses. In its second year, the Challenge marked an amazing 63 percent increase in reach over the 2014 program. Participants planned, promoted and hosted events designed for newcomers who are interested in horses, but have minimal riding or handson experience. These beginner-friendly events included riding, grooming or petting horses; many offered crafts, games and educational components. “Research suggests that as much as 30 percent of Americans have positive feelings about horses or riding, but that doesn’t mean they are currently involved with horses” said Patti Colbert, Time to Ride spokesperson. “Our hosts do a fantastic job of bridging that gap. By specifically reaching out to ‘non-horse’ people, they’re growing their own client base by making horses more accessible to local families who may need some guidance getting started. While the majority of competing hosts were riding stables and instructors, other participants such as trail ride businesses, 4-H and regional clubs, rescues, youth camps and veterinarians also took up the cause. The winner of the small division is Namaste Equine Rescue LTD, a volunteer-based organization that works with law enforcement to rescue horses in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin, area. Throughout the Challenge, they introduced 3,402 newcomers to horses through 19 beginnerfriendly events. Michelle Rivera, who founded the rescue in 2013 and runs a holistic veterinary practice with her husband, said “the best part of the Challenge was being able to help families find the perfect horse experience. We have a great network of local barns and we met families who didn’t know where to take their kids for riding lessons. It’s our job to direct them, and we loved helping these new families find the perfect place to get more involved with horses.”
based in East Sparta, Ohio. “Trico” is a non-profit horse club established in 1967 for the preservation and protection of trails for horseback-riding pleasure. The club engaged 964 newcomers with horses through six events held throughout the summer, including its AQHAand Ohio Quarter Horse Association-sponsored Trail Challenge in June. Most events took place at the group’s campground/trailhead, and used horses owned by club members. The group’s best event was held during the Canton, Ohio, Hall of Fame festival, a weeklong celebration of the National Football League Hall of Fame. Trico had riders in the parade, passed out flyers in the streets and welcomed parade-goers to their nearby horse event. Cynthia Bauman, club editor and leader on the Challenge efforts, said, “Our main purpose is to promote horsemanship, youth involvement in horses and education. Our group is a great outlet for people who just want to have fun with horses, feel comfortable and ask questions when they’re getting started with horses, so participating in the Challenge was a perfect fit.” Trico emphasizes involving the whole family in riding, so adult club members can bring kids to their events for free, which helps gain more youth participation and makes for a fun and inviting environment for newcomers to horses. Cynthia added that the Challenge has benefited her club in many ways. “Not only has it been really fun getting closer to all our members, we’ve opened ourselves up to new members who didn’t even know we were here,” she said. “We have great memories from every event we’ve held in the Challenge.” Champions in the small, medium and large divisions each took home $10,000 cash. A total of over $70,000 cash was awarded to winners through 10th place, with the remainder of incentives including gift certificates, feed, apparel, stable supplies, event tickets and other in-kind products provided by Time to Ride Marketing Alliance members. To see full results, please visit www.timetoridechallenge.com/news. To see photos from Challenge events, please visit .us on facebook. For more information on the Time to Ride Challenge, visit www.timetoridechallenge.com.
Music Calms Horses’ Emotional State
Namaste also gained several new volunteers and valuable community networking.
Research Reflection by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
The medium division was most competitive and 16 Acres Equine Educational Complex emerged the winner. Located in Union Grove, Wisconsin, 16 Acres provides riding lessons, trains horses and offers horsemanship programs for all ages. Throughout the Challenge, they provided an astonishing 8,955 new enthusiasts with a first-time horse experience via 34 events. By providing hands-on opportunities such as teaching kids how to measure themselves in hands and relating that to the horse’s height, 16 Acres ensured each visitor had a meaningful and fun experience with horses. In addition, all participants were entered in drawings for a free riding lesson, resulting in even more new clients. Owner Jody Halladay said, “We have so many new lesson students already that my assistant trainer and I are totally swamped! These new riders are buying 10-lesson packages – they’re excited about horses and making the commitment to riding.”
Researchers from Poland[i] set out to determine the effect of music played in the barn, on the emotional state of race horses. Many horse owners have found that music has an apparent calming effect on fear, aggression, and overall stress. Race horses, in particular, have demands of increased cardiac activity and speed that may be improved through music exposure.
Winning the large division was the Tri-County Trail Association, a club
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Forty 3-year-old Arabian horses were placed in a barn where they listened to specifically composed music[ii] for five hours each day. Their emotional state was assessed by measuring heart rates at rest, saddling, and warm-up walking. Racing performance and number of wins were
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also recorded. At the end of each month, for three months, data were compared to a control group of horses subjected to the same activity, without having listened to music. Results: The music positively impacted the emotional state and performance of treated horses, compared to the control group. What was so remarkable was that the effect was noticeable throughout every activity, even during the heightened excitement of being ridden at a gallop. Even more noteworthy was the positive influence the music had after the second and third months, improving with each subsequent month, exhibited by the number of races won. Beyond three months, however, the impact leveled off, presumably because the horses became accustomed to the music. Implications for your horses: Horses are individuals and respond to stress in a variety of ways. This study offers one approach toward helping your horse calm down and better respond to performance demands. But all horses, not just athletes, can benefit from a relaxed, stress-free environment. Increased amount of stall confinement, often seen with the onset of winter weather, can agitate many horses. Soft music, such as was used in this study (see endnote for more information), can be a useful tool in helping your horse cope with being indoors, as well as veterinary and farrier visits, travel, and other stressors. Permission to reprint this article is granted, provided attribution is given to Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. No editorial changes may be made without
her permission. Dr. Getty appreciates being notified of any publication. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty’s comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com -- buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty’s topic-centered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle versions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts— check her website for holiday specials. Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informative, free enewsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail. com. She is available for private consultations and speaking engagements. [i] Stachurska, A., Janczarek, I., Wilk, I., and Kedzierski, W., 2015. Does music influence emotional state in race horses? Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 650-656. [ii] Composed by Janet Marlow, a specialist in music for animals. Her CD “Relaxation Music for Horses” along with an appropriate speaker can be purchased at Dr. Getty’s Free Shipping Store – http://horsesupplements.gettyequinenutrition.biz Music for other species is available at Janet Marlow’s website, Pet Acoustics – www.petacoustics.com.
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Information by: Vickie Duke - Photos by: Puhl’s Photography (or as noted) September 11-13, 2015 Hoosier Horse Park - Edinburgh, IN
Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity Championship
This year marked 41 years of great barrel racing sponsored by the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity.
Futurity Champion Brandon Cullins riding VQ Sucker Punch
Another year gone by so fast that the 41st Annual Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity crept up on us. The 2015 winner, Brandon Cullins, of Maryland is a super nice guy with a really great Dash Ta Fame bred gelding. The dam of this horse goes back to Mr. Honor Bound by Jet of Honor which is also a great barrel racing blood line. Reserve Champion, Dianne Reece is no stranger to the winners circle. Diane’s futurity gelding, Guys Streakin Six out of Dashing Debra Te has been consistent all year placing at several futurities. It was great to have Donnie and Diane come back to the futurity this year.
Open Sweepstakes and Derby Champion Chris Coffey riding Famous Firewater Anny
Charlie Peoples of Kentucky was the winner of the bonus money for the futurity. Charlie won $800 for first place in the Certified Bred program on SRS Jess A Thrill sired by Jess Special. Charlie purchased the gelding from Amy Youngblood who was the breeder. Second place in this program went to Stassi Pyne on Michianda Rooster sired by Achievement taking home $700. The $2,000 Certified Indiana bred bonus money for the Saturday Open Sweepstakes had Amy Youngblood winning $700 for first place. Amy rode Sixy Lil Garter who was the 2014 IBRF Champion. Runner-up was Bob Jaqua on a Chilled Corona sired gelding, Serve It Chilled. This is a great program and we thank the QHRAI for their continued support. We hope to continue this second career program for Certified Indiana Bred horses who have had at least one race out each year with the support and sponsorship from the QHRAI.
Chris Coffey didn’t have a futurity entry this year but his sweepstakes horses did really well. Chris won the Saturday Sweepstakes and Derby aboard Famous Firewater Anny.
Certified Indiana Bred Open Sweepstakes Winner - Amy Youngblood riding Sixy Lil Garter
The Certified Indiana Bred program sponsored by the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana had some really nice horses run for this bonus money.
Certified Indiana Bred Futurity Winner - Charlie Peoples riding SRS Jess A Thrill Page 15
It is always the hope of the Futurity Committee that our past supporters and new attendees had a great weekend and enjoyed the show. One special moment we want to mention was Saturday when Jeanette Smith was presented with a monogrammed make-up bag as she was going to go back to Texas for the winter. Most people don’t know what a fantastic horse trainer and exhibitor Jeanette was when she competed. Jeanette was the first woman east of the Mississippi to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo. Jeanette along with Raymond & Vickie Duke and Mel Daniels are among the first to start the Indiana Barrel Futurity all those years ago. Everyone will miss her when she leaves and can’t wait to see her in the spring. She is a very special lady.
Youth Champion Nicole Fields riding Dunnit The Wright Way
RESULTS
2015 Indiana Barrel Futurity Sep. 11-13, 2015 The 2015 Indiana Futurity & Open show had a total of 605 entries and paid out $47,842 2D Futurity, 33 Entries, $6000 added, Total Purse: $13364 1st Go,1D 1 Brandon Cullins, VQ Sucker Punch, 14.741, $834, 2 Liz Michael, Too Famous To Kill, 14.980, $706, 3 Leslie Willis, Brookstone Forever, 15.077, $577, 4 Trent Roorda, Guys Bully Girl, 15.223, $449, 5 Derek Hixon, JL Reddy to Fire, 15.249, $385, 6 Diane Reece, Guys Streaking Six, 15.353, $257, 2D 1 Leslie Willis, Southern Moon Dancin, 15.756, $401, 2 Matt Boice, Made by Mattel, 15.931, $334, 3 Lisa Thompson, Straitline To Fame, 15.982, $267, 4 Lisa Colby, LC Perks Lucky Charm, 16.023, $200, 5 Dennis Maddox, MRF Special Elan, 16.086, $134 2nd Go, 1D 1 Diane Reece, Guys Streaking Six, 14.865, $834, 2 Derek Hixon, JL Reddy to Fire, 15.303, $706, 3 Leslie Willis, ChampionoftheHouse, 15.421, $577, 4 Brandon Cullins, VQ Sucker Punch, 15.423, $449, 5 Liz Michael, Too Famous To Kill, 15.44, $385, 6 Justin Barnes, BCR Sadies Fly Guy, 15.448, $257, 2D 1 Matt Boice, Made by Mattel, 15.962, $401, 2 Leslie Willis, Southern Moon Dancin, 15.986, $334, 3 Charlie Peoples, SRS Jess A Thrill, 16.189, $267, 4 Raymond Duke, Flash Gordon, 16.278, $200, 5 David Williams, Miss Aint BeHavin, 16.361, $134 Average 1D 1 Brandon Cullins, VQ Sucker Punch, 30.164, $1,112, 2 Diane Reece, Guys Streaking Six, 30.218, $941, 3 Liz Michael, Too Famous To Kill, 30.42, $770, 4 Derek Hixon, JL Reddy to Fire, 30.552, $599, 5 Trent Roorda, Guys Bully Girl, 30.677, $513, 6 Todd Holder, Flipper Ta Fame, 30.908, $342 Friday Night Open 4D, 140 entries, $1000 added, Total Purse $3464 1D 1 Liz Michael, Too Famous To Kill, 14.823, $388, 2 Leslie Willis, Washita Carver, 14.830, $305, 3 Jimmy Bryant, Flare, 14.865, $249, 4 Cheryl Williams, Bubblishious, 14.910, $194, 5 Darrin Hornberger, Butlers Policy, 14.916, $139, 6 Valerie Watson, Seis So Sweet, 14.928, $111, 2D 1 Kendahl Williams, Lil Fliten Kitten, 15.336, $291, 2 Ashley Ketron, Flying With The Angels, 15.341, $229, 3 Randa Rector, Miss Ziggy Stinson, 15.368, $187, 4 Ashley Harlan, Dakota’s Pepto San Bar, 15.380, $145, 5 Ben Corder, Chick, 15.382, $104, 6 Derek Hixon, J L Reddy To Fire, 15.390, $83, 3D 1 Kathy Finn, Mae Mae Special Deal, 15.826, $194, 2 Jimmy Bryant, Mcm Southern Accent, 15.882, $152, 3 Brad Wagner, Mandana, 15.890, $125, 4 Dennis Brasher, Bess-
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frenz, 15.912, $97, 5 Mikey Callahan, Blackie, 15.927, $69, 6 Jessica Mischler, Pearl, 15.942, $55, 4D 1 Megan Previt, Mrs Banks To You, 16.923, $97, 2 Kevin Schulz, Jo Jo, 16.955, $76, 3 Madelyn Koesten, Sixes Wager, 16.984, $62, 4 Ashley Harlan, Hes A Rare Firefighter, 16.990, $48, 5 Darrin Hornberger, Grey, 17.000, $35, 6 Amanda Veatch, Clc Effortless Cash, 17.132, $28 Friday Youth 3D Sidepot, 10 Entries 1D 1, Kim Stadeford, CDF Queensville King, 14.942, $105 Friday Adult 3D Sidepot, 27 Entries 1D 1 Leslie Willis, Washita Carver, 14.83, $68, 2 Clint Grace, Oughta Doo Good, 14.996, $41, 3 Leslie Willis, Gimme Damoney, 15.086, $27, 2D 1 Jessica Mischler, Pearl, 15942, $41, 2 Ben Corder, Joe, 15.957, $25, 3 Katie Fischesser, Count N Roll Ur Cash, 16.038, $16, 3D 1 Ashley Harlan, Hes A Rare Firefighter, 16.99, $27, 2 Amanda Veatch, Clc Effortless Cash, 17.132, $16, 3 Cass Coventry, Kn Fabulous And Famous, 20.105, $11 Friday Masters 3D Sidepo, 28 Entries 1D 1 Cheryl Williams, Bubblishious, 14.91, $74, 2 Darrin Hornberger, Butlers Policy, 14.916, $44, 3 Cindy Harlan, Mc B Sumkinda Pistol, 15.19, $29, 2D 1 Dennis Brasher, Bessfrenz, 15.912, $44, 2 Peggy Geruszki, Burrsquarterbaksneak, 16.34, $26, 3 De De Koger, Illuminator Olena, 16.43, $18, 3D 1 Lisa Thompson, Straight Line Ta Fame, 17.387, $29, 2 Steve Durham, Gunner, 18.01, $18, 3 Jim Childers, Ima Runnin For The Dr, 24.364, $12 Saturday Open 4D, 166 entries, $2500 added, Total Purse $8077 1D 1 Chris Coffey, Famous Firewater Anny, 14.678, $872, 2 Cindy Harlan, Mc B Sunkinda Pistol, 14.814, $646, 3 Jason Kiphart, Zevi Echo Bar, 14.943, $517, 4 Chris Coffey, Streaking Romance, 14.949, $388, 5 Heather Palmer, Little Bit Of Cowboy, 14.958, $323, 6 Cass Coventry, Kn Fabulous N Famous, 14.971, $258, 7 Trent Roorda, Redman In The Alley, 14.989, $226, 2D 1 Kelli Bruce, Dinky Got Smashed, 15.221, $654, 2 Megan Previt, Mrs Banks To You, 15.224, $485, 3 Kelly Stewart, Im Hannah Montana, 15.234, $388, 4 Cheryl Williams, Bubblishious, 15.255, $291, 5 Lane Hornberger, Smooth Talkin Play, 15.258, $242, 6 Tom Ternes, Caths Guy, 15.309, $194, 7 Hannah Kaufman, Dashthroughgunsmoke, 15.363, $170, 3D 1 Cody Bryant, Tank, 15.683, $436, 2 Ronda Casey, Mister Silver Casady, 15.695, $323, 3 Heidi Hickle, Buggs, 15.711, $258, 4 Nicole Fields, Painted Light, 15.714, $194, 5 Jimmy Bryant, Unbelievable Jewel, 15.722, $162, 6 Amber Bryant, Wh Mercy Me, 15.722, $129, 7 Stassi Pyne, Michianda Rooster Dhd, 15.734, $113, 4D 1 Brenda Mager, Undeniablyablazinstar, 16.184, $218, 2 Brad
Wagner, Little Dan King, 16.187, $162, 3 Lisa Thompson, Straightline To Fame, 16.208, $129, 4 Rachel Ball, Kally, 16.215, $97, 5 Bob Jaqua, Chilled Patrone, 16.23, $81, 6 Peggy Geruszka, Burrs Quarter Bak Sneak, 16.244, $65, 7 Paul Schulz, Scampers Lucky Gold, 16.284, $57 Saturday Derby, 26 entries, $500 added, Total Purse $1618 1D 1 Chris Coffey, Famous Firewater Anny, 14.678, $469, 2 Amy Youngblood, Sixy Lil Garter, 15.065, $388, 3 Brandon Cullins, Foxie Stinson, 15.109, $307, 4 Keith Temple, Bytheliteofthemoon, 15.112, $227, 2D 1 Jimmy Bryant, Unbelievable Jewel, 15.722, $146, 2 Amber Bryant, Wh Mercy Me, 15.722, $81 Saturday Masters 3D, 43 Entries, $250.00 Added, Total Purse $1041 1D 1 Cindy Harlan, Mc B Sunkinda Pistol, 14.814, $208, 2 Chris Coffey, Streaking Romance, 14.949, $156, 3 Darrin Hornberger, Butlers Policy, 15.037, $104, 4 Chris Coffey, Toast To Val, 15.077, $52, 2D 1 Tie, Angie Mcmillin, Two Bits Of Vegas, 15.815, $110, 1 Tie, David Williams, Ivy’s Makin Me Famous, 15.815, $110, 3 Brenda Mager, Ashes, 15.905, $62, 4 Kit Bounds, Jiffy Sixes, 15.924, $31, 3D 1 Glen Phillips, Bright Indigo Moon, 16.841, $83, 2 Lisa Thompson, Bugs, 16.886, $62, 3 Becky Rankin, Hollywood Easter Lil, 17.064, $42, 4 Darrin Hornberger, American Fuel, 23.627, $21 Saturday Adult 3D, 38 Entries, $250.00 Added, Total Purse $949 1D 1 Heather Palmer, Little Bit Of Cowboy, 14.786, $237, 2 Cass Coventry, Kn Fabulous N Famous, 14.971, $142, 3 Cass Coventry, Crimson Last Chance, 15.056, $95, 2D 1 Mallory Buchana, Sis, 15.816, $142, 2 Ben Corder, Frenchies High Sox, 16.11, $85, 3 Paul Schulz, Scampers Lucky Gold, 16.12, $57, 3D 1 Amanda Veatch, Cll Effortless Cash, 16.915, $95, 2 Anthony Klein, Story Fulla Bull, 17.402, $57, 3 Jordin Cuppy, Doc O Golden Lynx, 17.468, $38 Saturday Youth 3D Entries: 23, $500.00 Added, Total Purse $923 1D 1 Nicole Fields, Dunnit The Wright Way, 15.212, $231, 2 Lane Hornberger, Smooth Talkin Play, 15.302, $138, 3 Nicole Fields, Painted Light, 15.592, $92, 2D 1 Hannah Briggs, Squirt, 16.399, $138, 2 Landry Rice, Redwood Bunny, 16.447, $83, 3 Nicole Fields, Fran Frost, 16.515, $55, 3D 1 Casey Sparks, Apollo Ranger, 17.275, $92, 2 Annie Routiuis, Saddleblanket, 17.606, $55, 3 Lane Hornberger, Butlers Policy, 15.606, $37 Saturday Youth, Entries: 7, $100.00 Added, Total Purse $159 1D 1 Nicole Fields, Dunnit The Wright Way, 20.979, $79, 2 Nicole Fields, Painted Light, 21.025, $48, 2D 1 Casey
Sparks, Apollo Ranger, 22.874, $32 Saturday Open Poles, Entries: 31, $300.00 Added, Total Purse $777 1D 1 Dirk Carnahan, Flaming Boogie Bug, 19.978, $272, 2 Alexa Mcwilliams, Lightning Sugar Bell, 20.179, $163, 3 Ben Corder, Gem Of A Joe, 20.288, $109, 2D 1 Steve Benefiel, Chick, 21.476, $140, 2 Donita Farr, Inspired Fire, 21.55, $93 Sunday Youth Poles, Entries: 5, $100.00 Added, Total Purse $143 1D 1 Nicole Fields, Dunnit The Wright Way, 21.463, $71, 2 Nicole Fields, Painted Light, 21.706, $43, 2D 1 Brook Fields, Fran Frost, 24.838, $29 Sunday Open Poles, Entries: 23, $300.00 Added, Total Purse $656 1D 1 William Ball, Allie Goldseeker, 20.03, $197, 2 Brandon Knight, Git Go Gone, 20.56, $118, 3 Nicole Fields, Painted Light, 20.801, $79, 2D 1 Charlie People, Bender, 21.333, $131, 2 Buddy Mccory, Trick, 21.434, $79, 3 Terry Bransteter, One Rare Redneck, 21.459, $52 Future Fortunes Results Open #, Horse, Owner, Owner $, Sire, Sire $, Breeder, Breeder $, Rider 1D 1, KN Fabulous N Famous, Weaver, David, $630, Frenchmans Fabulous, $90, Nichols, Kenny, $180, Cass Coventry, 2, Too Famous To Kill, Michael, Liz, $525, Flit To Kill, $75, Kelley, Barbara E, $150, Liz Michael, 3, Mrs Banks To You, Preuit, Megan, $420, Cash Not Credit, $60, Little, Jud, $120, Megan Preuit, 4, JL Reddy To Fire, Comer, Teresa, $315, Red, $45, Jill Lane Quarter Horses,, $90, Derek Hixon, 5, Cathys Guy, Ternes, Stacey L, $210, Frenchmans Guy, $30, Geary, Cathy, $60, Tom Ternes, 2D 1, BCR Sadies Fly Guy, Barnes, Justin Andrew, $567, Sadies Frosty Drift, $81, Ireland, Kami, $162, Justin Barnes, 2, Dr Dan Jet, Hatzman, Billy J, $472, Dr Red Rock, $67.50, Wagner, Brad, $135, Billy Hatzman, 3, Championofthehouse, Willis, Jason & Leslie, $378, Furyofthewind, $54, Goodfellow, Kirk M, $108, Leslie Willis, 4, VF A Shot Of Design, Wininger, Jonna Foster, $283.50, Designer Red, $40.50, Victory Farms,, $81, Jonna Wininger, 5, Rare Jet Fuel, Kiphart, Jason D, $189, Justins Rare Fuel, $27, Proctor, Jean, $54, Jason Kiphart, 3D 1, Bessfrenz, Brashear, Dennis O, $483, Bouncy Brown Cadilac, $69, Figure 9
Quarter Horses/Ham R,, $138, Dennis Brashear, 2, Undniablyanallstar, Casey, Ronda K, $402.50, Undniablydebonair, $57.50, Ronda Casey and Ronnie Stiles,, $115, Ronda Casey, 3, Undniablyablazinstar, Mager, Brenda, $322, Undniablydebonair, $46, Ronda Casey and Ronnie Stiles,, $92, Brenda Mager, 4, Little Dunn King, Wagner, Brad, $241.50, Designer Red, $34.50, Wagner, Brad, $69, Brad Wagner, 5, Straitline To Fame, Thompson, Lisa, $161, Famous Jr, $23, Thompson, Lisa, $46, Lisa Thompson, 4D 1, Hezarare Firefighter, Harlan, Cynthia K, $462, Ima Firefighter, $66, Walz, James D & Sonya L, $132, Ashley Harlan, 2, Dashing French Lady, Vansickle, Bruce & Connie, $392, Frenchmans Guy, $56, Campbell, Kenneth A, $112, Valerie Watson, 3, Shakem Dallasgal, Cosentino, Corinna Maria, $308, Dallas Fuel, $44, Hanover, Doug & Donna, $88, Danny Cipri, 4, Colonelsfirst Corona, McMahan, Fred W, $238, Chilled Corona, $34, McMahan, Fred W, $68, Tim McMahan Certified Indiana Bred Results: Futurity: 1 Charlie Peoples $800 - SRS Jess A Thrill by Jess Special out of Miss Bug Quota, 2 Stassi Pine $700 - Michianda Rooster DHD by Achievement out of Michigan Moolah, 3 Kelly Stewart $75 - Chilled To Shine by Chilled Corona out of Cara Shine First Certified Indiana Bred Results Open 4D Sweepstakes: 1 Amy Youngblood $700 - Sixy Lil Garter by Dean Miracle out of SpursN Garters, 2 Bob Jaqua $350 - Serve It Chilled by Chilled Corona out of Sheza Rarity, 3 Dianna Jaqua $250 - HQH Dash Of Sugar by Twaynas Dash out of Miss Vegas Showgirl, 4 Stassi Pine $150 - Michianda Rooster DHD by Achievement out of Michigan Moolah, 5 Trent Roorda $120 - A Touch Of Charm by Royal Quick Charm out of Miss Mighty Saint, 6 Angie McMillan $110 - Two Bits Of Vegas by Twaynas Dash out of Miss Vegas Showgirl, 7 Krista Standeford $90 Royal Chick Cherry by Sixes Royal out of Chick Flick Cherry, 8 Bob Jaqua $75 - Chilled Patrone by Chilled Corona out of Barbie Quick Dash, 9 Annie Hawkins $70 - Dashing Ike by Twaynas Dash out of Lakes Entrance,
The Duke Family
By: Sarah Kenderdine
and the Indiana Quarter Horse Industry
“Sustainability. Profitability. Integrity. Community,” these four words are the goals of the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity. They are also words Raymond and Vickie Duke have worked hard to ensure are ingrained into the success of their ventures. With over 50 years in the quarter horse industry, the Duke family has brought great strides to the state of Indiana, and worked very hard to insure that quarter horses were, and are to stay a central line of the equine and agricultural industry in Indiana. They are involved in many aspects of the industry, including the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity that held it’s 41st annual event in September and the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana that has been a part of Indiana’s equine culture since 1966. The pair gives credit to the horsemen and women that they have established great relationships with while working to promote the industry. Their commitment to the equine community is very evident. The Dukes are a close knit family, not only through their recreational activities, but through their family construction business as well. Raymond manages the business, while Vickie takes care of the accounting. They have two grown sons, Mike and Chris, and both of their sons work for their company. The whole family has a hand in Duke Racing and Duke Quarter Horses. No longer just a weekend activity, the Dukes have a day to day involvement in what has become a “business enterprise,” in buying and selling as well as breeding quarter horses. Both Raymond and Vickie came from equine backgrounds, with Raymond having ridden since he was twelve years old, and Vickie’s father racing thoroughbreds. Their experience and love for the horses has taken them to many championships and much success over the years - from the barrel racing arena to the racetrack. This sense of family is something that the Dukes feel has ran over into the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity, and believe that it has contributed to the success. When asked what they would want someone who is thinking about the Indiana Futurity to associate it with the answer was simple, “Consistency, a well-organized event, and a memorable weekend with friends and fellow competitors. Our hope is that the Indiana Futurity is something that people look forward to each year.” People do indeed look forward to this event each year, and one might be curious as to how it all began. Raymond and Vickie Duke, as well as Jeanette Smith traveled to Fort Worth, Texas one year to go to the only Barrel Racing Futurity at the time. Upon returning, the Dukes and several other barrel racing families decided that what they had seen there could have a successful place in Indiana. They stated, “That was the beginning of it all, and it has lasted for more than 40 years. We wanted to create something exciting here in our home state and we’ve tried our best to create an event that draws people to Indiana from all over the country.” They pooled their money for the first purse, and decided to put on their own Barrel Racing Futurity. Over 40 years ago in Westfield, Indiana, the first Futurity was held and has been a tradition ever since. Creating a business and industry venture is one thing, but continuing to have it be successful for over 40 years is something that takes true heart and soul. How have they done this? The answer is simple, through the support of family and the fine people that make up the horse enthusiasts of Indiana. Vickie says, “When you’ve been involved with quarter horses as long as we have, which is more than 50 years… you know what works and what doesn’t, so we just try to organize our Futurity in a way that brings people together for a great weekend of competition and fun.” The accomplishment of this Futurity has taken a lot of hard work,
Top picture: Raymond is second from the left and Chris is holding horse; Bottom picture: Vickie is second from the left with the 1968 GBRA-I
sweat and tears from the original IBRF founders to those still involved and working to keep it succesful today. The Duke family also mentions the continued support of the the organizations involved including BFA, Future Fortunes and Quarter Horse Racing of Indiana. It is without a doubt that the Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity will continue on for many years, and will continue to grow. The focus that the Duke family and the others involved have put on having a true sense of community throughout every event has given them a core that is strong and will not waiver in the future. The legacy is without a doubt the continuation of amazing quarter horse lines throughout the state of Indiana, but that’s not all that is important to the Duke family. Vickie says, “I can tell you what’s important to me and that’s my family and friends. I just want to be a good wife, a supportive mother, a loving grandmother and a devoted friend. If I can achieve those things, my life will have been well lived… But seriously my family and friends mean everything to me. The rest is icing on the cake.” Without families like the Duke’s, our industry would be wavering. With the legacy that the Dukes have built: from their parents, to them, their sons and now their two grandsons we know that the Indiana Futurity will have a home for many years. The Dukes are a leading example of how to keep the Quarter Horse and equine industry at the forefront of Indiana. Sarah Kenderdine is a junior equine studies major from Paris, Illinois and the team captain of our Hunt Seat team at Saint Mary of the Woods College. We would like to thank SMWC for their continued support of the equine industry and for encouraging their students to contribute to our publication.
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IBRA IBRA NEWS
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2015 Ultimate Challenge
Once again, November brought the Ultimate Challenge barrel race to C Bar C Expo center in Cloverdale, IN. The show has become an annual occurrence, produced by Indiana IBRA. This year’s event was not just IBRA, but also a qualifier show for the National Barrel Racing Tour, On the Road with Dawn and Clea, WPRA, NPBA, BBR, and KISS incentive program. These additional associations, along with the added money, brought riders from as far away as Pennsylvania and Kansas. Friday night brought more than 250 entries in the open barrel class, 44 in the open pole class, and 18 in the youth poles. Jimmy Bryant had the fastest time of the night to win the open barrel class with a 14.945. Nicole Fields won the youth pole class and Ross Carnahan won the open poles. Saturday brought out the big crowd. Riders were trying to qualify for spots at the Best of the Best and National Barrel Racing Tours, along with earning points and money for BBR, WPRA and KISS. The open barrel class brought 327 horses through the pen. At draw
137, Grant Patterson challenged all riders by running a clean pattern in just 14.671 seconds. That time would stand for the rest of the class. Sunday took us into the second day for the two day average. There was a drop in entries from Saturday, but we still saw 217 ride through. Polly Hagey had the winning time Sunday of 14.884 in the open barrel class. Awards were handed out for Saturday/Sunday average for open, youth, adult, and maters classes. Open Winners: 1D - 1st Curt Hagey, 2nd Polly Hagey. 2D – 1st Sheila Jones, 2nd Heidi Hickle. 3D - 1st Stacy Lynn Eaker, 2nd Cassy Hooks. 4D - 1st Kateln Finissi, 2nd Owen Blue. Youth average winners: 1D - 1st Nicole Fields, 2nd Summer Pauly. 2D – 1st Jordan Boyd, 2nd Maddie Hess. 3D - 1st Montana Gonsiorowski, 2nd Katelan Conley. Adult average winners: 1D - 1st Angie Galliher, 2nd Derek Hixon. 2D – Tied Emily Heaver and Heidi Hickle. 3D - 1st Karissa Wyeth, 2nd Corbin Badger. Masters average winners: 1D - 1st Curt Hagey, 2nd Polly Hagey. 2D - 1st Janet Crawford, 2nd Lloyd Owens. 3D
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QHRAI NEWS
Smith Establishes New Quarter Horse Records at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
QUARTER HORSE RACING
SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Oct. 31, 2015 – To say Trainer Randy Smith had a good year at Indiana Grand is an understatement. The Broughton, Ill. native rewrote the record books, earning 46 wins and purse money in excess of $1.1 million to establish new records at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino.
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Smith began the meet with success and maintained his pace throughout the 2015 race season. One of the highlights of his year was the success of Beach Cartel, who earned two stakes win during the year including the $120,200 Sterlie Bertram Memorial. In fact, the top three finishers in the race came from the Smith Stable, giving him a clean sweep. Smith became the first Quarter Horse trainer to ever top $1 million in purse earnings for one season and shattered the mark of most wins by a trainer in one season, besting his tally of 28 wins from the 2014 racing season. He is now ranked second on the list of all-time leading Quarter Horse trainers at Indiana Grand with 99 career wins in only four years of competition.
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“It all comes down to three things, good owners, good horses and good help,” said the soft spoken Smith, who was joined in the winner’s circle by his wife, Debbie, who plays an important role in the management and success of the stable.
The Smiths will relocate to Florida for the winter where they turn their focus on breaking babies and getting ready for the 2016 meet at Indiana Grand. They oversee the care and training of 64 horses. Many times throughout the meet, Smith would be tasked with saddling numerous horses in one race, and on trial nights, who have upwards of 20 horses racing on the program. Jon Schuster, vice president and general manager of racing along with Rachel McLaughlin, on-air racing personality, presented Smith with his second consecutive Leading Quarter Horse Trainer award from Indiana Grand. Ironically, Smith won the final race of the 2015 racing season Saturday, Oct. 31 with WRS the Boss. Smith also accepted the award for 2015 Leading Quarter Horse Owner for Sheri Miller, who won 12 races during the season. Miller has also found success the past two years with her stallion Escondido Beach, 2014 Sire of the Year in Indiana. Horses representing Miller won in excess of $371,000 with her brightest pupil being Beach Cartel(pictured at left), two-time stakes winner in 2015. Miller has been a participant in Quarter Horse racing for more than a decade in the state of Indiana. She served as trainer for her horses for many years, even pulling in a leading trainer title one year at Hoosier Park. In recent years, she has moved the training responsibilities over to others and has found a good partnership with Smith with her horses at Indiana Grand. Sheri and her husband, Glen, operate Miller Ranch in Shipshewana, Ind.
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QHRAI NEWS
Indiana Representative Wins National Youth Racing Experience During Bank of America Challenge Championships
Kiess, a student at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne, participated in several aspects of the three-day event at Lone Star, including education on different jobs at a racetrack. The finalists visited different areas of the racetrack similar to their experience at Indiana Grand, getting a behind the scenes look at careers from the announcer’s booth to the jockey’s quarters.
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Kiess was also paired up with Trainer Bill Hoburg during the event to get hands on experience with horses and learn about the preparation it takes to get one to the races. Kiess and fellow participant Emily Schimnich of Sauk Rapids, Minn. followed the preparation of BH Lisa’s Boy for the Grade I $353,500 AQHA Challenge Championship Stakes Saturday, Nov. 7, where he finished fifth.
QUARTER HORSE RACING
SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – Nov. 24, 2015 By Tammy Knox Holly Kiess of Fort Wayne, Ind. was selected from eight total finalists as the 2015 winner of the National Youth Racing Experience held at Lone Star Park Nov. 7 during the Bank of America Challenge Championships for Quarter Horse racing. Kiess advanced to the final round from the Indiana Youth Racing Experience held at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in June by the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana (QHRAI).
“Everything about the three-day event was amazing,” said Kiess. “Every morning, we got up and worked with our assigned trainer (Hoburg) at the racetrack. After that, we would spend the afternoon meeting with racing officials and touring the track. I was constantly learning something new. One thing I was surprised about was the condition of the horses. I have seen athletic horses before, but these horses were so muscular they felt like blocks of stone.” Each participant was graded on their participation and they were tested on the knowledge they received during the event. Scholarships were provided for the top three finishers. Kiess was awarded first place and received a $3,000 scholarship from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). “I’m unsure where I will be going to college, but I plan to get a degree in animal science and then go to vet school to become an equine or food animal veterinarian,” said Kiess. “I heard about QHRAI’s Youth Day at Indiana Grand when I participated in the State 4-H judging event, but prior to that, I had never been around racing. I instantly loved it.” Kiess is the daughter of Brian and Gina Kiess. She has three sisters Bethany, Skylar and Elly. In addition to her love of horses, she is active on the cross country team at Homestead High School and also serves as a tutor for elementary kids in that school system. The National Youth Racing Experience began in 1998 at Lone Star Park sponsored by the AQHA. The purpose was to provide a learning experience for kids interested in the equine field and to promote Quarter Horse racing-related careers through scholarships. The program has grown over the years and moves from year to year with the Bank of America Challenge Championships to different tracks.
PHOTO PROVIDED – Holly Kiess (right) poses with BH Lisa’s Boy and Emily Schimnich of Sauk Rapids, Minnesota during the National Youth Racing Experience event held at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. The girls were assigned to Trainer Bill Hoburg and accompanied the horse, also known as “Rafter”, to the Grade I $353,500 AQHA Challenge Championship Stakes held Saturday, Nov. 7. Kiess went on to win the National Title and a $3,000 scholarship during the event.
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Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM
DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF COMMON RESPIRATORY DISEASES
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his month we are continuing our series regarding common respiratory diseases. For more information you can read part 1 of Ask the Vet in last months issue of The Horse Resource.
Bacterial pneumonia The air we breathe is not sterile, and neither are most parts of the upper respiratory system. There is a constant source of bacteria that could potentially invade the lung. There are many types of bacteria that have been identified as being involved in pneumonia in the horse. Most of these bacteria are either in the environment of the horse or are a normal inhabitant of the upper airway or throat area. Bacterial pneumonia often follows viral pneumonia due to the damage to the normal protective mechanisms and disruption of the local immune system. This situation often is the result of not giving the proper amount of rest after having a viral respiratory disease. Other stressful events that can lead to the development of bacterial pneumonia include any intense athletic exercise, transportation, poor nutrition and overcrowding.
by Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM
PART 2
The clinical signs associated with bacterial pneumonia include fever, depression, poor appetite, nasal discharge, coughing, respiratory distress, and the presence of abnormal lung sounds. In more chronic cases, the onset can be slow and vague, with exercise intolerance and weight loss being the main clinical signs. In some cases, the infection might be localized and walled off in the form of an abscess such as with Rhodococcus Equi in foals. If the development of the abscess is slow enough, the first recognition of the disease can be severe acute respiratory distress during exercise or a foal that is acutely depressed and febrile. The clinical signs of the disease occurs when the lung abscess ruptures or leaks possibly from the stress of exercise. The diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia often is made based on history, clinical signs, and lung sounds. Ultrasound and radiographs might be necessary to assess completely the extent of the infection. A transtracheal wash can provide very important information and might help direct therapy. The treatment of bacterial pneumonia generally consists of long-term antibiotic therapy, any supportive therapy necessary, and rest. The outcome of bacterial pneumonia can be extremely variable and depends on the causes, duration of infection, amount of lung tissue involved, the specific types of bacteria involved, and the existence of additional complications. Shipping Fever With respect to the respiratory system, there are a number of known factors that can predispose an individual horse to respiratory disease. There have been several studies evaluating the direct effects of transportation on the internal environment of the lungs. In one study a sample of fluid was obtained from within the trachea both prior to and immediately following transport. When compared to the pre-transport controls, the post-transport tracheal fluid contained signs of inflammation and an increased number of bacteria. The majority of these samples showed that a Streptococcus bacteria species was the most predominant bacteria found. Bacterial contamination of the lower respiratory tract occurs is a routine consequence of transportation of horses and is likely to be an important determinant in transport-associated respiratory disease. The disease “Strangles� is also commonly called shipping fever. Strangles can be prevented or at least have the affects lessened by vaccination. Pleuropneumonia The pleura is the thin covering of the lung or the thin lining of the thoracic cavity. Pleuritis is an inflammation of the space between the body wall and the lung. Pleuropneumonia is inflammation both within the lung and within the pleural cavity. In most cases, pleuritis is secondary or occurs in conjunction with pneumonia .
Foal receiving hyper-immune plasma for treatment of pneumonia
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All of the factors that predispose to the development of pneumonia also are thought to predispose to the development of pleuritis, The development of pleuritis in conjunction with pneumonia can greatly complicate and prolong treatment. A variety of bacteria can infect the pleural space. The type of individual bacteria that cause disease can have a great impact on the overall outcome. The clinical signs of pleuritis/pleuropneumonia include fever, depression, nasal discharge, and being off feed. Pleuritis is an
Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM The diagnosis of heaves generally is based on history and examination of the respiratory system. Sometimes other diagnostic tests, including a transtracheal washing, might be necessary to rule out other secondary problems. However, a bronchoalveolar lavage is preferred to a transtracheal wash for diagnosis of COPD. Allergy testing is another good aid in diagnosing the allergens. The treatment of heaves involves altering the horse’s environment. If a horse is worse outside, then keep him inside, and vice versa. Often wetting of the hay or complete removal of hay from the diet is necessary, along controlling the dust in the stall. Management changes are just as important as medical therapy. Medical therapy typically involves making sure there is no secondary bacterial infection .The main focus of therapy is to decrease the inflammation associated with the allergic reaction going on within the lungs. The drugs of choice for this are corticosteroids and/ or bronchodilators. Steroids decrease inflammation and bronchodilators relieve respiratory distress by opening obstructed airways. During a severe crisis, the main problem is the constricted small airways within the lungs. Corticosteroids help the condition but suppress the immune system and can predispose to infection. Their use also has been associated with the development of founder or laminitis. The drug clenbuterol or ventipulmin has been used for several years for treatment of COPD. It is a bronchodilator and it works very well to allow the trapped air to leave the swollen bronchi. In severe cases clenbuterol and corticosteroids are used together.
extremely painful disease process. These horses often have pain between the ribs. There are also reluctant to walk because of the chest pain. One of the main clinical signs of pleuritis is the buildup of fluid within the thoracic cavity. This fluid muffles the lung sounds in such a way that there are no audible lungs below the fluid line. There are sounds heard with the stethoscope called pleural friction rubs. These abnormalities can be confirmed with the aid of ultrasonography. The fluid within the pleural cavity generally can be cultured and evaluated microscopically for the presence of bacteria. The treatment of pleuritis can be very difficult and relies on long-term antibiotics, supportive therapy, and drainage of the fluid from the thoracic cavity should it become necessary. There are numerous complications that can occur while these horses are attempting to recover. If there are no complications treatment can be successful. COPD The term COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, otherwise known as “heaves.” Other names for this disease include chronic obstructive lung disease, and lower airway inflammatory disease. This disease makes it difficult to expel the air from the lungs. Hence the “heave line” where the muscles hypertrophy from the extra effort to push the air out. COPD is caused by a variety of allergic reactions . A hypersensitivity reaction to dusts and mold is a common cause.. There appear to be two categories of affected horses. One group appears to be reacting to allergens within the barn and gets better when kept outside. Another group appears to be reacting to allergens in the pasture and gets better when kept inside. In the south many of these horses are allergic to Bahia grass. The clinical signs include a chronic cough, a cloudy nasal discharge, and difficulty in expiring air. These horses usually take in air relatively well. Because COPD is primarily an allergic reaction without the presence of infection, there is generally no fever unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. In addition, exercise intolerance, weight loss, and not eating are additional clinical signs. Sometimes these horses can get into trouble because they are so focused on breathing they will not take the time out from the effort of breathing to eat or drink.
EIPH Exercised-induced pulmonary hemorrhage is a disease of athletic horses in which there is hemorrhage originating from within the lungs. It is caused by the small capillaries breaking from the high blood pressure resulting from exercise. The hemorrhage can be subtle enough to be seen only by microscope evaluation of a bronchial aspirate or volumous enough to be observed pouring from the nostrils. Some additional clinical signs include exercise intolerance, respiratory distress, coughing, and excessive swallowing. The diagnosis generally is made by evaluation with the endoscope after exercise. Treatment of EIPH involves ruling out the presence of infection. The diuretic drug Salix or furosemide is used to combat EIPH by lowering the lowering the capillary blood pressure in the lungs. Rest after an EIPH episode is an important part of treatment. CONCLUSION A healthy respiratory system is a complex system that is vital to the life and athletic ability of the horse. Prevention is the best medicine. When a respiratory ailment does occur, a quick and accurate veterinary diagnosis is paramount to a good outcome. Waiting and seeing what happens may cause you to see your best friend, athlete or new foal have an unfavorable outcome. In the case of the respiratory system, sooner is better.
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Stephen D. Fisch, DVM AVS Equine Hospital located at
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CMSA News
News Provided By: Barb Ruwe
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Raw Horsepower - Hard Ridin’ - Straight Shootin’ 1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooters Bobby Ruwe - Photo provided by Mr Quigley Photography WWW.MR QUIGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY.com
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL YOU COWBOYS & COWGIRLS from ALL THE COWBOYS & COWGIRLS FROM 1ST OHIO CMSA! It is hard for me to believe that its time for jolly ole’St Nick to be makin the rounds seems like we just celebrated the holidays! Better watch out Santa is watching to see if your naughty or nice!!! The North American International Livestock Exposition hosted a fantastic CMSA Shoot this year! Our main match was held on Thursday. The footing was fast, the balloons were big and the shooters gave it all they could to be the quickest and clean! Joe Coalter, our announcer, provided fast music and all the information the crowd needed to go WILD! Three stages of fast horses, sharp shooters and great music.
COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING
The evening provided shopping at the big variety of venders all under roof, then off to the Great Lakes Rodeo Finals in Freedom Hall. Friday’s shoot was the Double Down Stage. The Cowboys & Cowgirls shot between the Draft Horse Hitch Teams, you could feel the ground shake when the big horses came in struttin their stuff! What a sight, Haflingers, Percherons, Belgians and Clydesdales all done up in their fancy single driving classes, 2 horse teams, unicorn hitches, 4ups’ and 6ups’, in front of a packed house of spectators...talk about “thunder in the coliseum”! Saturday was the same, the shooters shot the showcase between more classes of hitch teams. Joe Coalter once again got the crowd going loud & proud watching the shooters and kept them in the wild mode for the hitches which normally are so quiet you can hear a pin drop...WOW, the drivers liked the enthusiasm and so did the horses! Another night of shopping, Rodeo and some of the shooters went to the famous Church Hill Downs to watch the thoroughbreds race. All in All it was a fantastic shoot! Just an FYI- out of the 45 shooters, “31” (yes, I said 31) shooters’ went home with a check. In fact, pay outs totaling $18,265.00 in Class wins, the Eliminator, the AQHA classes , Rifle, Shot gun, and the Double Down. Plus the Wranglers went home with some CMSA goodies; Jacob Rush, Ian Boetcher & Cullin Hollis. Be sure to mark your calendar for next year, the NAILE is truly FUN! FUN! FUN! We certainly thank all the shooters for coming. We thank CMSA’s Greg Frey, for heading the office & timing team, the Indiana Mounted Regulators for bringing all the equipment, balloon setters and for sure all the Volunteers helping set up,tear down and packing equipment.
you need more information please call Becky at 812 427-3705, she can also mail the forms to you. If you are going to move back, you must send CMSA an email or letter before you shoot the new season. We can NOT do this at a shoot. If you are going to move to the Senior program you must send an email/letter to CMSA. We can do a move to Senor at a shoot if you are renewing at the same time. If you have questions please call. Congratulations to Overall Winner Curt Moore of the Shoot Fire Ranch in Texas and to Reserve Overall Sam Helms of the Hired Gun Horsemanship Ranch in North Carolina. EVERYONE IS INVITED & WELCOME TO THE 1ST OHIO CMSA 2015 YEAR END BANQUET! The 2015 year end 1st Ohio Banquet will be January 30, 2016. It will be held at the Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, Ohio. You do NOT have to be a member of 1st Ohio to come to the Banquet. We WELCOME you all! Come and check us out! Current members please keep an eye on your mail box for your invitation. We request that you return your information slip before the banquet to help with our reservation count, Dinner reservations are needed so please respond asap. If you have any questions please call.
We extend huge Thank You to Sam Helms from North Carolina. Sam did a free clinic for the shooters at the Naile on Wednesday. All were invited to attend. What a great privilege to get horsemanship instruction, horse training & shooting tips from one of the top trainers, shooters & riders in CMSA. lots of time spent with the group and individual one on one instruction.
If your new in horses and are looking for something Western to do... give us a call. If you have been in horses a long time and looking for something new to do...give us a call. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the most fun you can have on horse back! Got News>>>Shoot it to me! Buckskin Barbee, CMSA 1483 cmsa65@aol.com 512 479.5984
It is membership time, please print your forms, 1st Ohio & CMSA, from the 1st Ohio web site and join new or renew through the club. If
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TEEN CORRAL
w/Clint Van
Photos provided by the families and as noted
YOUTH
Teen Corral w/ Clint Van
Merry Christmas!!! Congress has came and gone, I was happy got two horses back in barrel racing sweepstakes finals. This month I went south and got my interview from a sweet Kentucky girl:
Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.
Jessie Gonterman Name: Jessie Gonterman Age: 13 School: East Hardin Middle School Parents: Melissa and Roger Gonterman Siblings: I have one sister, Lexus Gonterman. Horses: My horse is Bullets Saint (Bully). He is 20 years old and is definitely a once in a life time horse, not only for me but for my mom and sister who have also ridden him. Favorite Show: My favorite show is the Cowboys for Kids show. The show raises
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TEEN CORRAL
w/Clint Van
Favorites Trailer: Our Platinum five horse trailer Bit: Whatever works best on my horse Music: I pretty much like any music Color: Red Food: I like any kind of food YOUTH
me around the barrels before I could walk. I started barrel racing on my own by the age of 5. My Biggest supporters: My biggest supporters other than my mom are my mamaw and papaw, Maxine and Lloyd Triplett.
money to send kids with cancer to camp. Many people show up to donate and it’s always a fun show. Accomplishments: I won the Kentucky State Fair Senior Pole Bending Finals at the age of 11, and I have won the Congress youth pole bending twice along with multiple wins at the North American. Who taught me to ride and when: My mom taught me to ride when I was very little. She put me on my first horse and started leading
Advice to fellow barrel racers: If you mess up there’s always another barrel race next weekend. Other Activities: Other than riding I also play fast pitch softball and I love riding four wheelers around our farm with my friends.
Sharing a few pics this month: Congress sweepstakes and Amy Youngblood on Halloween checking my horse... lol! Dream big.
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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IJRA Rodeo News
YOUTH
IJRA News
Story provided by: Rachel Thomas
Nationals Experience While the year is coming to an end, there are still many great things being planned for the IJRA members. Our 2014-2015 Membership Banquet will be held on January 30th. The spring schedule is now out and many of the IJRA members are attending the MYRA winter youth series in Cloverdale to be ready for those rodeos. The Junior High Division also is looking forward to their first spring rodeo which will be the Quad State Rodeo in KY near the end of March. So many things to be working toward and skills to build upon. As we wrap up the year, we would like to share with you some of the experiences from some of the Junior High contestants who competed this past summer at the Junior High National Finals in Des Moines, Iowa. Hearing what they have to say about their week at Nationals has always been an article favorite.
Josh Rorig
My experience at the Junior High Finals was amazing. I meet lots of new people from all over the United States. The atmosphere was so wild with the loud music in the coliseums and when it was your turn to compete it just got you pumped up. I was so excited when I competed in my first event and I caught my breakaway calf. I broke out but that was ok because I caught it. I set my mind to catch and that is what I did. The rest of the week didn’t go so good but that was ok for my first year. I can’t wait to do it again.
2016 IJRA Schedule January 30th April 9th April 10th May 14-15th June 4-5th July 16th August 13-14
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Nick Walter
The rock band Poison sums up my experience at the Junior High Division National Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, IA, as “Nothing but a good time”! Competing in that arena made me think about what it took to get there and what it takes to compete in rodeo; determination, confidence, and a championship attitude. While at nationals I enjoyed riding my horse in the action packed arena, hanging out with my friends on golf carts, the water fights and giant slip-n-slide, and meeting rodeo friends from three different countries. Through rodeo, I have learned that we all share a love for horses and rodeo.
Kolt Keller
Hi I’m Kolt Keller from Frankfort, Indiana. I went to Nationals in five events calf roping, team roping, ribbon roping, chute dogging, and goat tying. My experience in Iowa was great. There is so much to do out there. This year they had a special needs rodeo that contestants could help with, it was one of the best experiences of my life.
IJRA Awards Banquet IJRA Rodeo at Clermont Lions Club Clinic scheduled for Sunday IJRA Rodeo at Clermont Lions Club IJRA Rodeo at Clermont Lions Club IJRA Rodeo at Clermont Lions Club IJRA State Finals at Clermont Lions Club
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Blake Andis
I had an amazing experience at the Cinch National Finals. I qualified in 4 events but my favorite is Ribbon Roping. It really prepares you for the bigger events in rodeo like high school and college. I really enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. Nationals really makes me try harder and do my best for myself and my team.
Hanna Pickering
Hi, my name is Hanna Pickering. I am a member of the Indiana Junior Rodeo Association and the Cinch Junior High Division. In June, I went to the Junior High National Finals. Now I would like to share some of my amazing experiences with you! I competed in the light rifle competition, I loved being able to go out and shoot with kids my own age, I do other events but only qualified for light rifle shooting. I had some other amazing opportunities outside of competing, I had a chance to meet one of my inspirations Amberley Snyder and also got to hang out with kids my age from all over. Overall it was an amazing experience and I can only hope for the chance to go back next year!
YOUTH
This was my first year of NHSRA JH. I compete in barrels, poles, goat tying, ribbon roping, breakaway, and team roping. I have three horses to compete on, Possum, Scooter, and Diamond. I made it to the National Finals in three of my events: team roping, ribbon roping, and barrels. I competed in ribbon roping on Monday and Friday, team roping on Tuesday and Thursday, and barrels twice on Wednesday. Competing at the National Finals in team roping was probably my favorite because this was my first year team roping, and it was cool to go to the finals in an event that was new to me. It challenged me to do my best, and I’m glad that it did. While I was in Iowa for the national finals, I got to do a few cool things. I went to some of the dances, got to help at the special kid’s rodeo, and meet new people. The best part of Nationals was being able to go and experience something new with all of my friends. Being a part of NHSRA JH has helped me become a better competitor and it has made me work harder than I’ve ever worked before, and that’s a good thing. Going to Des Moines, Iowa for the national finals was the best part of summer for me. I had such an amazing time there and I hope to go back next year.
Greeley Eastep
This year was my first year at Nationals and let me tell you it was a great experience. I met a lot of new friends at Nationals! It was a blast! I qualified in barrels, poles, goat tying and breakaway for my rookie year at Junior High Nationals. The practicing leading up for nationals was rough, practicing morning and evening every day. But in the end it all paid off. I ran barrels in the first performance and ended up winning my performance. That lead held for two performances. But in the third perf it was knocked out of the lead. I was devastated, but I wasn’t going to let that ruin my night, I ran poles that night. I ran a 20.141 to take the lead in the round and set a new personal best for me. I was stoked and so proud of how far my horse Harley and I had come. That lead held the whole round and I came out with a round win. I didn’t do as well as I wanted in breakaway and goats in either round. I was bummed but I had to move on. In my second round I was nervous, it was so stressful. I had a 20.3 to take the lead in the average but.... I hit a pole. Oh man. That hurt. I was so upset. I worked so hard and then because of one pole it was gone. But still had barrels. We could do this. In barrels I came out and took the lead in the round in the LAST performance. Wow! That qualified me for the short-go. The short-go was the same day and I was stoked! I went in to have a stellar run, it was all happening, my dream was coming true and then I felt Harley go down. She fell on the third barrel, hard. She brushed herself off and kept on going. I don’t know any other horse who would do that. She loves me so much and she means the world to me. I don’t know what I’d do without my rotten stinker of a Harley! Man love her! We ended up as Reserve National Champion Barrel Racer! At the junior high nationals they do a finals rookie all around and with what Harley and I had accomplished that week that gave us enough points to win the National Rookie All Around! I would have never dreamed I would have done that well my first year at Nationals! Thank you to everyone who helped me get there! And one more thing, remember at the national finals, It’s a marathon not a sprint. It’s an average. Every point counts. If you are thinking about joining the junior high division, DO IT!!! It’s so amazing and you will have the time of your life I promise! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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IHSRA NEWS
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Rodeo News
YOUTH
from the
Indiana High School Rodeo Association
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the
Indiana High School Rodeo Association!
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CHRISTIAN COWBOY COLLECTION
By Christa Conway
Give’m A Job I don’t know how many times I have told my kids that as they are trying to get an anxious, worrisome or “feel good” horse to stand still when all the horse wants to do is fidget. “Give’m a job! Get to walking and give them something to do to busy their mind a bit.” My theory (and it seems I’m not the only one) is that if you give them something to focus on besides the excitement in the arena as a spectator or whatever it is that is getting them worked up, they will expend the pent up energy performing the task at hand instead of blowing up while fretting over “what might happen.” Given the option of sitting on my horse by the gate and watching rider after rider enter the arena or taking my horse for a ride, spending time with my horse communicating calmly somewhere away from the gate to arena until my turn to go...I’ll take my horse for a ride. I’ll give my horse a job to keep him from anticipating the run he will soon be making. Not only does it keep him from getting nervous - it does the same for me. As always, this applies to us in our everyday life as Christians. When we are focused on something we have been praying about and we are trying to leave the issue at God’s feet (or at the cross) it is easy to pick them right back up if we don’t give ourselves something to do to keep us busy. Just like our horses can get anxious and nervous about their time in the arena, we do the same thing in our lives. We may tend fret and worry (some of us anyway - I know I tend to be a worrier) about things out of our control. Just like what works with my horse, if I give myself a job to take my mind off of the issue and spend some time away from the stress busying my hands while communicating with the Lord, I can keep from getting worked up and worried.
INSPIRATION
We aren’t supposed to worry. Matthew 6: 25-34 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?
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28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” What kind of “job” do I mean? Whatever calms you. It can be anything from working in the barn to cleaning the house....from painting your bedroom to knitting a scarf. Busy your hands and while your hands are busy talk to the Lord. If a thought of worry creeps in then you PRAY. (Just because you are working doesn’t mean you can’t still talk to Jesus. When I give my horse a “job” I am still communicating with him and he is communicating with me.)
Philippians 4:6-7 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Have you heard the old saying, “Idle hands are the devil’s playground”? That’s an “old” saying for a reason, there is truth to it’s meaning. Those who are idle are more easily led into sin or find their way into trouble - including worrying. I know my favorite thing to do to keep from stressing is working in the barn. I get filthy on the outside, but I feel so much better on the inside because the whole time I am working, I am talking to my father and He is keeping me calm while my hands are working away. The next time you get anxious and start to worry, go find something to do - give yourself a job. I hope it works as well for you as it does for me. Happy Trails & God Bless!
On the Trail
By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church
THE BIG SPREAD Rocky had been a lawman Before comin` to the 1 bar 3 Most of us boys knew him Before we’d been set free
See we listened to the boss Who taught us every day He had become our father Teaching us his cowboy way
When he got back in the saddle We all let out a whoop Rocky patted that ol` bronc Then shook `em out a loop
Yep we’d been in ol` calaboose Well at least a time or two Just for kickin` up our heals Doin` what cowboys do
One day as the sun was sittin` Rocky was ridin` the rough off a few When came a` part Doin` what young colts do
That’s when the Paul spoke up Said sometimes we come a`part But the boss has the reins And he holds our heart
Then we all hired on Here at the 1 bar 3 Doesn’t seem like work though For all the boys and me
Rocky hit the ground The reins never left his hand Yep he was a sure`nuff cowboy Ridin` for the brand
Ol` Rocky was a good hand But he was use to followin` rules Everyday he told us We were just stubborn ol` mules
He got to his feet As that bronc threw a fit Rocky held on tight Yep ol` Rocky didn’t have any quit
See Rocky it’s not rules That we live by It` havin` faith in our father That will get you to the big spread in the sky
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
By: Bro. Brad Curtis Vilonia, AR 12/25/10
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
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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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Merry Christmas, Mom O
n November 9, my mom, Connie, finally lost her battle with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is never listed in the box marked, “Cause Of Death”, on a Death Certificate. It is the complications, which ultimately take the life of its victim. Long before death, the disease takes away living and leaves only existence. Over the last four years, “The Wolf ” (as I call this vicious disease) took one piece of her; then another; then another; and finally, there was nothing left to take. The body lying in the room, the hand I held, the face I watched on her last day were those of a stranger. I recognized her, but I did not know her. Mom’s body could no longer tell her she was hungry; or if it told her, she did not remember what it meant to eat. When she was reminded, she had forgotten how to eat or swallow. Her body had no energy to fight this relentless, unyielding, undefeated beast. In the end, she had withered away to nothing. Over the last few weeks, I have been asked if I miss her. Simply, my answer is “No!” It sounds cold and insensitive. It is only a reality. I started missing mom two years ago. If you have never loved someone inflicted by Alzheimer’s; frankly, you do not know. Life is emptied from them and all that is left is a familiar resemblance of someone you once knew and loved. I have also been asked if I mourn her death. My answer is the same. Mom is where she has longed to be – with my dad – and where she has lived to be – with her Heavenly Father. To mourn her absence diminishes the glorious exhilaration she felt the moment after her last earthly breath. She is whole! She is new! She is fulfilled! She is happy!
This Christmas will be different. It will be the first time I will celebrate inspir ing “ without one or both of my parents. There will be two empty chairs around the table. Nothing, including their absence, can take away the heritage of beautif ul our family. On Christmas morning, as I have done for the last ten years, I thought will read the story of the birth of Jesus in the place of my father. For the first time, my mother will not be there listening as if she was hearing it all for the first time. There will not be one of her precious smiles. She will not say, “Amen”, when I am done praying. Someone else will decide who will pass out the presents under the tree. ... an
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Mom and Dad will wake up Christmas morning and waltz hand-in-hand across heaven. Dad will have a purpose. He will want to show his “beautiful bride” (as he always referred to her) what it is like to see the face of Emmanuel on the day celebrating his birth. Mom and Dad will find God and tell him, “We still cannot believe you gave up your son for all us!”
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Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in PreLaw, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition, he is a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. He speaks to his students and to others about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his writings and thoughts can be found at www.downthebarnaisle.com.
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I could not have asked for better parents. They left a legacy of faith, grace, selflessness, and commitment. They taught everyone they met in word and in deed. I learned God from the words of my father. I learned Jesus from the life of my mother.
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Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in Pre-Law, Business As they walk over to the area with the banner, “Reserved For Family and Theology; and from the University of San Diego Watching Family On Earth”, Dad will ask, “I wonder if they will carry on School of Law. After practicing law for more than the tradition of reading the story from the Bible and praying?” Mom will 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal nod and squeeze his hand to reassure him we will not forget. advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of As they sit down, they will look toward our house and find us with the Criminal Justice and Business at the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at KoBible open. When the reading is done; they will see our heads bow and komo High School. In addition, he is a partner in hear our prayer of gratitude. And, when the presents are being torn open, and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding they will hear me whisper to myself, “Mom, Dad, we didn’t forget!” Christopher L. Johnson, JDHe wasspeaks born to his students and to others about the importance and racing farm. and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He of “taking snapshots from a Baptist liberal of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our LivExceptionally,graduated own with lives. He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his writings and arts college degrees in Preandcan Theology; and at www.LivExceptionally.com ChrisLaw, Business “ ... an inspi r ing , thoughts be found
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from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of
Christopher L. Johnson has shared his heart and talent in the beautiful photographs and inspiring musings contained in this pictorial journal. Looking - A Soul's Journey describes the path taken by the author - photographer in search of life's most precious moments. His quest has also led him to find God's blessings and the fulfillment of knowing the Creator of the Universe in a personal way. Enjoy browsing through this encouraging photography book, and allow its words and images to calm your soul and soothe your spirit.
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This month we (that’s me and the other critters that call this place home) thought we’d take the opportunity to wish all of you a Merry Christmas with Christmas photos of us all (and a few bonus pics.) Enjoy.
as m t s i r h C y r r Me ew from the Cr
Flashback with Bella
Well, I must admit that the last month has been a big let-down as far as the horse-showing goes. I was all excited to take some trips away from the ranch and go people-watching and all we’ve done this month is watch the Weather Channel. I don’t mind watching TV my favorite show is America’s Funniest Home Videos - but I find nothing interesting about the Weather Channel. No bouncing balls or Jack Russells jumping, barking, digging or scratching.
It seems that Mother Nature has been spoiling our traveling plans with downpours being scheduled from Friday through Sunday. (Or at least Friday and Saturday.) Leaving most of the arenas around our neck of the woods too wet to hold a show. Needless to say, I heard the word “canceled” quite often this past month and I think I have figured out what it means in people talk....it means: “we are staying home this weekend.”
Rest in Peace
Bella
Rain, Rain......Go Away! (And The Barking Game) Excerpt from Barks N Bits, 2010
Since we haven’t got to take a ride in the truck recently for entertainment, I have started playing a game in the evenings (or whenever I get bored.) It involves the three big dogs that live outside, a serious conversation being held by the people and my favorite little bark box “Princess Annabelle.” The object of the game is to wait until everything is very quiet around the ranch. The people have to be talking among themselves and focused on their conversation before the game can start. My job is to wait until the perfect moment and then to let out the sharpest, loudest bark I can muster up. When this works correctly, it cues our favorite little bark-box, Annabelle. Her job is to take off running and barking towards the ranch entrance. Immedately, if I time it just right, the three bigs dogs take chase and join in on the barking game. We win the game if we can get the people to start barking too! We win almost every time we play!
Princess Annabelle has started trying to hone her way in on my job. I have noticed her several times lately starting the game without me. I am not sure if the three big dogs like playing the barking game with her as much....she seems to start the game and then walk off after she gets them good and excited. It almost seems like she is doing it on purpose, just to get the people to bark at the big dogs. Needless to say, we will find ways to entertain ourselves until the rain goes away and we can do some people watching again.
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