VOLUME 6
ISSUE 1
JANUARY 2013
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QHRAI
Presenting the 2013 Quarter Horse Racing Program at Indiana Downs Post Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 4:55 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at 4:55 p.m. No Racing on Monday, May 27th, 2013 In 2013 Indiana Downs will be increasing the number of Quarter Horse Days from 1 to 3. These three days of all Quarter Horse Racing will be in addition to the normal days of Quarter Horse Races that will be run at the end of many TB Cards. We expect there to be a significant increase in the number of races ran in Indiana in 2013. There should be more racing opportunities than any other time of Indiana Downs History. Take note of the addition of 2 new stake races at Indiana Downs; The move of the Gordon Mobley Futurity to the Indiana Downs Meet and the new conditions for the Indiana Downs Classic – now for Fillies and Mares!! Some race distances and purses have also changed. Details are below. The Stakes nomination and payment schedules will be announced soon. Information will be made available at QHRAI. NET, in the Fast Horse Resource and will be included in direct mailings to homes as soon as it is approved.
Indiana Downs Quarter Horse Days: Saturday, May 25th, 2013 Thursday, June 20th, 2013 Saturday, July 6th, 2013
Mark Your Calendars!
Proposed Stake Races
(Pending IHRC Approval, Subject to Change):
•NEW – The Indiana Championship – $25,000 Added; Open 3 year olds and up. “For horses that have ever run in the finals of any stake race in Indiana”; 400 yds; High money earners 2012-2013. •NEW – The Leader of the Class Stake - $25,000 Added; Open 3 year olds and up. “For horses that have run in the finals of any 2 year old stake race in Indiana”; 350 yds; High money earners in ‘12 and ‘13. •The Gordon Mobley Futurity – New in 2013 the Gordon Mobley Futurity will be run at the Indiana Downs Meet - $100,000 Added; 2 year olds by Indiana Sires; 300 yds; Trials •The Born Runner Classic – $100,000 Added; Indiana Sired 3 year olds and up; Trials •Indiana Downs Classic – New Conditions for this race - $50,000 Added; Open 4 year old and up Fillies and Mares; high money earners in ’12 and ‘13 •The Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby - $50,000 Added; Open 3 year olds; 350 yds, Trials •The Bob Woodard Memorial Classic - $75,000 Added; Indiana Bred 4 year olds and up; 400 yds; Trials •The Heartland Futurity - $50,000 Added; open 2 year olds; 300 yds; Trials •The Blue River Derby Stake - $100,000 Added; Indiana Bred 3 year olds; 400 yds; Trials •The Jaguar Rocket Futurity - $100,000 Added; Indiana Bred 2 year olds; 300 yds; Trials
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Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana
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Race Meet: Friday, April 26th, 2013 – Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
Presenting the 2013 Quarter Horse Racing Program at Hoosier Park Race Meet: Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 – Saturday, October 26th, 2013
In 2013 Hoosier Park will be increasing the number of Quarter Horse Days from 1 to 3. These three days of all Quarter Horse Racing will be in addition to the normal days of Quarter Horse Races that will be run at the end of many TB Cards. We expect there to be a significant increase in the number of races ran in Indiana in 2013. There should be more racing opportunities than any other time of Hoosier Park History. Take note of the addition of 2 new stake races at Hoosier Park; The move of the Gordon Mobley Futurity from Hoosier Park to the Indiana Downs Meet. NEW IN 2013, the SSA Futurity and Derby are “ADDED MONEY” Stakes which should cause a significant increase to the total purse money available. Some Stake race distances and purses have also changed. Details are below. The Stakes nomination and payment schedules will be announced soon. Information will be made available at QHRAI.NET, in the Fast Horse Resource and will be included in direct mailings to homes as soon as it is approved.
Hoosier Park ALL Quarter Horse Days:
Saturday, August 10th, 2013 Saturday, September 21st, 2013 Saturday, October 12th, 2013
All Quarters All Day!
*The specifics of this race meet are subject to change. Please watch for the latest information at QHRAI.net.
Proposed Stake Races
(Pending IHRC Approval, Subject to Change):
•NEW in 2013 – The Speed Sale Stake – $25,000 Added; Open 2 year olds; “For 2 year olds that passed through the sale ring of the 2012 Speed Sale”; 350 yds; High money earners preferred.
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•NEW in 2013 – The SSA Alumni Championship - $25,000 Added; Open 4 year olds and up; “For
horses that have run in the finals of a QHRAI SSA Futurity or QHRAI SSA Derby”; 400 yds; High money earners in '12 and '13. •The QHRAI SSA Futurity – now $100,000 ADDED (this should cause a huge purse increase for this stake) Open 2 year olds; “For 2 year olds by stallions eligible for this race”; 350 yds.; Trials •The QHRAI SSA Derby – now $50,000 ADDED (this should cause a huge purse increase for this stake); Open 3 year olds; “for 3 year olds by stallions eligible for this race”; 400 yds.; Trials •The Bradford Stake – $50,000 Added for Open 4 year olds and up; 400 yds; High Money earners in ’12 and ‘13 •The Sterlie Bertram Derby - $100,000 Added; Indiana bred 3 year olds; 400 yds; Trials •The Hoosier Park Classic - $75,000 Added; Indiana Bred 4 year olds and up; 400 yds; Trials •The QHRAI Derby - $50,000 Added; Open 3 year olds; 400 yds; Trials •The Governor’s Stake - $50,000 Added; open 2 year olds; 350 yds; Trials •The Miss Roxie Little Futurity - $100,000 Added; Indiana Bred 2 year olds; 350 yds; Trials
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Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana
Post Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
H
appy New Year! Well, we made it past the infamous December 21, 2012. So much for Mayan calendars. I never bought into that anyway.
I hope everyone had a very blessed Christmas and got to spend it with family and friends that they loved. I hope you remembered an apple or a carrot for the four legged friends in the barn. Here at The “Fast” Horse Resource we’re looking forward to 2013 and all of the excitement that comes along with it. First off this year, we’ll be at the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana’s Stallion Service Auction and banquet in Indianapolis, Indiana. Watch for coverage of that event in our February issue. We’re also excited about the foaling and breeding season for 2013. We enjoy sharing pictures of our readers’ foals, so don’t forget to email us pictures of your 2013 foals along with their sire, dam and owner info. We’ll start sharing those in the spring. It’s that time of year again. Many folks around us spend as little time in the barn as possible....just managing the basic feeding and cleaning and then back inside. Remember to keep fresh water in front of your horses this time of year. It won’t be long until those new two year olds are back out getting ready for the 2013 spring meets at the track. And for the barrel racers who took a little break, it means not too long before those three year olds will be going to school on the barrels and those that have been given a month or two off will be back on their exercise plan. We have given all of our horses the past few weeks off and plan on going “back to work” in the next week or so. I’ll admit, it makes it hard to get motivated with a foot of snow on the ground. Until next month.........look forward to something.......... and Remember to count your blessings on horseback! God Bless and Ride Safe, Christa Conway
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TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION Table of Contents Articles Page QHRAI 2-3 Letter From Editor 4 A Little Barrel Talk 4 Horseshoe Hunt 5 Table of Contents & The Staff 5 Calendar of Events 8-9 My Daddy Always Said 9 NPBA News 9 Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events 10 Barrel Talk 12-13 News 16-17 QHRAI Section 20-21 IBRA News 22-27 Barks N Bits w/Bella 28 Horses & Heels 30-31 Looking - A Soul’s Journey 39-33 Hay Options ..w/Steve Fisch 34-35 CMSA News 36-37 Teen Corral with Clint Van 38-39 IJRA Rodeo News 40-42 IHSRA Rodeo News 43 Christian Cowboy Collection 44 Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail 45 Business Card Directory 46 Stallion Directory 47 Classifieds 48 ITOBA News (Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Assn) 49-51 Li’l Cowpokes Corral 52 Subscription Form 53 Mystery of the Month 55
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Calendar of Events
As a benefit to our reader’s.....All advertised events are included FREE of charge! Email us at: thehorseresource@msn.com & REMEMBER- CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL!
January 2013
1/1 -1/12 Martin, TN UTM AG Pavilion Katie Brooks 270-6271031 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved. 1/1
IBRA Super Show - Memphis, TN Agricenter Show Place Arena Jamie White 731-693-6315, Open, Youth, Masters Approved. www.ibra. us
1/4
- Indianapolis, IN at Crowne Plaza Hotel Trainers & Owners Seminar - brought to you by the QHRAI. RSVP 317-509-6372 - Visit www.qhrai.net for more info
1/4-1/6 Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Buckle Series & IBRA Show - see ad this issue. www.circlegarena.us 1/5 -
Taylorsville, KY, Red Barn Arena - Shane Cline 502-239-4000 Open, Youth, Masters approved www. ibra.us
1/5
- Indianapolis, IN at Crowne
Plaza Hotel - Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana Stallion Service Auction - brought to you by the QHRAI. RSVP 317-509-6372 Visit www.qhrai.net for more info
1/5
Shartlesburg, PA Mountain Springs Arena Shirley 610-554-1114 IBRA Open, Youth and Masters approved. $100 added money.
1/6 - Portland, IN, Broken K Arena, Rich Bowman, 419-852-4399, Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
1/8 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - Open riding from 12-9pm - Chili, hot dogs and drinks at concessions www.cbarcexpo.com 1/11-1/12 Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Gymkhana USA barrel show. www.circlegarena.us 1/11-1/13
Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - Indiana Midwest Archery & White Tail Deer Expo - Info 765-7200028 or www.midwest3darchery.com - www.cbarcexpo.com
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1/12 Versailles, KY Hodges Arena Gene Hodge 859-983-3234 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
4353 Open, Youth, Masters Approved. Co Approved with OGBRA. www. ibra.us
1/15 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo
1/22 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - Open riding from 12-9pm - Chili, hot dogs and drinks at concessions www.cbarcexpo.com
1/17-1/20
1/24-1/26 East Coast Classic, TD E. Garrison Arena, Pendleton, SC, $10,000 added 2-D BFA Futurity (FF eligible with rollover) $10,000 + Guaranteed 4-D Open, 10,000 added Future Fortune money to open 4-D $2,500 added 4-D open, Open Slot Race, Futurity Side Pot, $500 added youth 4-D (18 and under), Pee Wee (10 and under), Contact : Louis Fincher - 423-470-1807, Daniel Nelson - 919-398-3781
- Open riding from 12-9pm - Chili, hot dogs and drinks at concessions www.cbarcexpo.com - Murfreesboro, TN at TN Miller Coliseum - IBRA $7,500 Added 2D Futurity & Preferred Show - $2,000 Added Open Friday, $10,000 Guaranteed Open on Saturday, $500 Added 3D Youth & 3D Masters, $1,000 Added Open on Sunday. Visit www.ibra.us
1/19 - Cassopolis, MI, Mckinley Harmony Acres, Brenda McKinley 574-238-6564, Open, Youth, Masters 1/19
Taylorsville, KY Red Barn Arena Shane Cline 502-239-4000 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters
1/19-1/20 IBRA Super Show Springfield, OH Champions Center Arena Debra Robinson 937-324-
1/25-1/27 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - IBRA Barrel Race Contact Steve Jackson 765-720-3251 or Brad Johnson 812-322-4473 www. cbarcexpo.com 1/26 Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Open
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1/26
Morristown, TN Rural Mount Arena Terri Collins 865-898-3613 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters
1/29 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo
- Open riding from 12-9pm - Chili, hot dogs and drinks at concessions www.cbarcexpo.com
February 2013 2/2
Shartlesburg, PA Mountain Springs Arena Shirley 610-554-1114 Open, Youth and Masters approved. $100 added money.
2/3 - Portland, IN, Broken K Arena, Rich Bowman, 419-852-4399, Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
2/8-2/9
Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - Heart of America Dutch Harness Horse Sale - Contact Melvin Gingerich 217-578-2713 or LaMar Schock 217-543-3543- www. cbarcexpo.com
Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Gymkhana Barrel show. www. circlegarena.us
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JUNE 28 - 30, 2013 CENTRAL KENTUCKY AG EXPO - LIBERTY, KENTUCKY
NPBA REGIONAL DIRECTORS:
Region 1 New York & New Jersey Contact: Carolyn Richens (270) 487-5833 Region 2 Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia & Maryland Contact: Kristine Nagy (330) 472 7410 Region 3 Indiana & Michigan Contact: Tammy & Stan Roberts (812) 359-4595 Region 4 Illinois Contact: Rick Park (618) 889-5506 Region 5 Kentucky Contact: Judy Brown (270) 422-3996 Region 6 Tennessee & Missouri Contact: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 Region 7 Arkansas, Mississippi & Louisiana Contact: Doug Smith (870) 346-5906 Region 8 Georgia & Alabama Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 9 Florida Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 10 Minnesota, Wisconsin, North & South Dakota Contact: Jerry Barrett (812) 789-5424 Region 11 Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado & Wyoming Contact: Donna Rankin (402) 419-0910 Region 12 Washington, Oregon, Montana & Idaho Contact: Doug Brown (805) 238-9818 Region 13 California, Nevada, Arizona & Utah Contact: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 Region 14 Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico Contact: Doug Brown (805) 238-9818 Region 15 Massachsetts & Delaware Contact: Doug Leasor (413) 668-8961
Riding Noon-6pm -(tentative) www. circlegarena.us
2/8-2/9
2013 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW DATES
Contact: NPBA c/o Elaine Barrett 6998 S. Co. Rd. 300 E. Winslow, IN 47598 (812) 789-5424 email: Jethanbarrett@aol.com
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** ANNOUNCEMENT **
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The NPBA Board of Directors has named, Dirk Carnahan-Executive Director of the NPBA Championship Show.
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To find out more about how to have your show NPBA approved, contact your Regional Director listed below or visit the NPBA website: www.polebending.org Adult membership: $40/year Youth Membership: $25/year
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2/9
(18 and younger as of Jan. 1) *****NPBA Membership Dues run from Jan 1 - Dec 31 of current year. Visit the website for a printable Membership Application
Versailles, KY Hodges Arena Gene Hodge 859-983-3234 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved. Click here for show flier.
2/23
Morristown, TN Rural Mount Arena Terri Collins 865-8983613 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
Open, Youth, Masters Approved. Co Approved with OGBRA. www.ibra.us
2/15-2/17
March 2013
Expo - Indiana American Saddlebred Horse Association, Spring Warm Up Show Contact Linda Beltz 317-8449702 - www.cbarcexpo.com
Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - IBRA Barrel Race Contact Steve Jackson 765-720-3251 or Brad Johnson 812-322-4473 www. cbarcexpo.com
2/16
Taylorsville, KY Red Barn Arena Shane Cline 502-2394000 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
2/16 Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Open Riding Noon-6pm -(tentative) www. circlegarena.us 2/16
- Cassopolis, MI, Mckinley Harmony Acres, Brenda McKinley 574-238-6564, Open, Youth, Masters Approved.
2/22-2/24 Lewisburg, OH - Circle G Buckle Series & IBRA Show -. www.circlegarena.us 2/23 Waynesburg, PA Greene County Fairgrounds Lora White 412-9563211 IBRA Open, Youth, Masters Approved. $250.00 Added.
3/1-3/3- Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - NRHA Reining Clinic Contact Brett Walters 574-453-6733 www. cbarcexpo.com 3/2-3/3
IBRA Super Show Franklin, TN Ag Expo Park Andy Akrum 740819-3221 Open, Youth, Masters Approved. www.ibra.us
3/9-3/10 IBRA Super Show Springfield, OH Champions Center Arena Debra Robinson 937-324-4353
3/15-3/17 - loverdale, IN at C Bar C
3/22-3/24 Cloverdale, IN at C Bar C Expo - IBRA Barrel Race Contact Steve Jackson 765-720-3251 or Brad Johnson 812-322-4473 www. cbarcexpo.com
April 2013 4/4-4/7 -
Lewisburg, OH at Circle G Arena - IBRA $7,500 Added 2D Futurity & Preferred Show - $1,000
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Barrel Horse World.....Calendar of Events
Keeping Barrel Horse World on the Truck Seat! For Contact information, start times, classes, directions, etc on all of the following events listed in Barrel Horse World Calendar please visit
www.BarrelHorseWorld.com ARKANSAS
1/1 Hero’s Arena Saddle Series Natural Dam, AR 1/1 ABRA New Year Day Jackpot Pine Bluff, AR 1/5 Tri-County Saturday Winter Series Hensley, AR 1/5 NBHA AR AR 07 BARREL RACE ELM SPRINGS, AR 1/5 MARCHANTS WINTER SERIES SPRINGDALE, AR 1/6 Rebel Riding Club Winter Series Magnolia, AR 1/8 Hero’s Arena Saddle Series Natural Dam, AR 1/10 Isuba Valley Fall Winter Dash for Cash siloam Springs, AR 1/12 Tri-County Saturday Winter Series Hensley, AR 1/15 Hero’s Arena Saddle Series Natural Dam, AR 1/18 UBR 5K Added with $10K FF Bonus Money Texarkana, AR 1/19-1/20 UBR $15,000 ADDED Texarkana, AR 1/22 Hero’s Arena Saddle Series Natural Dam, AR 1/24 Isuba Valley Fall Winter Dash for Cash siloam Springs, AR 1/26-1/27 CENTRAL TIMED EVENT CIRCUIT OPEN 4-D AND OPEN/YOUTH TIMED EVENT RODEO ELM SPRINGS, AR 1/26 Tri-County Saturday Winter Series Hensley, AR 1/29 Hero’s Arena Saddle Series Natural Dam, AR
CALIFORNIA
1/19 NBHA CA 10 4D Barrel race Simi Valley, CA 1/26 $500 Added - Pacific Coast Barrel Racing Association Acton, CA
COLORADO
1/5 Burns Ranch Barrel Races Holly, CO 1/12 Burns Ranch Barrel Races Holly, CO 1/19 Rams Rodeo Barrel Race Ft Collins, CO
FLORIDA
1/1 New Years Day Jackpot Jacksonville, FL 1/5 Speedshows @ Destiny Bound Fort Pierce, FL 1/12 Horse and Tack Auction Arcadia, FL
GEORGIA
1/5 OPEN FAITH SADDLE CLUB SADDLE SERIES Milledgeville, GA 1/5 GA 8 Circle W Arena Jesup, GA 1/11-1/13 $4000 ADDED ONLY $45 TO ENTER!!IBRA SUPER SHOW Unadilla, GA 1/13 DIE HARD Barrel/Pole Series Cox Arena/ Lightning P Arena Resaca, GA 1/19 GA 8 Snipesville Arena Snipesville, GA 1/19 Union County Saddle Club WINTER BARREL BLAST Blairsville, GA 1/20 DIE HARD Barrel/Pole Series Cox Arena/ Lightning P Arena Silver Creek, GA
KANSAS
1/13 NBHA KS01 Lawrence Lawrence, KS 1/27 NBHA KS01 Lawrence Lawrence, KS
KENTUCKY
1/5 Branham Farms Winter Series -Last Year paid out $11,000 in the Open 4-D Barrel finals Scottsville, KY
LOUISIANA
1/5 Minden Riding Club Ranch Sorting Minden, LA 1/12 RCBR Winter Buckle Series Alexandria, LA 1/12 $500 added Open & Youth Barrel Race Baton Rouge, LA 1/19 CVRC Sponsored $1000 Added Open 5D Barrels, Youth 4D Barrels & NPBA Approved
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$250 Open 3D Poles Cotton Valley, LA 1/25-1/26 TURN 3 FOR A CURE Bastrop, LA 1/26 $500 added Open 4D w/ Yth 4D and Open 3D Poles New Roads, LA
MISSOURI
1/1 $100.00 added Barrels & Team Roping Rock’n RV Arena Mountain View, MO 1/5 Winter Series Barrels Rock’n Rv Arena $200.00 Added OHBA approved BBR pending Mountain View, MO 1/5 Better Horses Network/Purina Dealers Barrel Buckle Series Cleveland, MO 1/12-1/13 9th Annual Lucky J Winter Saddle Series Carthage, MO 1/19 Better Horses Network/Purina Dealers Barrel Buckle Series Cleveland, MO
MISSISSIPPI
1/12 $500 added Kudzu Klassic Winter Series 2012-2013 Holly Springs, MS 1/26 $500 added Kudzu Klassic Winter Series 2012-2013 Holly Springs, MS
NEBRASKA
1/5-1/6 MBRA Columbus, NE 1/19-1/20 MBRA Columbus, NE
OHIO
1/4-1/5 Circle G Buckle Series and IBRA Super Show! Lewisburg, OH 1/11 IBRA @ Circle G Lewisburg, OH 1/12 Gymkhana and OGBRA Speed Show Lewisburg, OH 1/26-1/27 WB Winter Barrel Classic Swanton, OH
OKLAHOMA
1/1 $250 Added New Years Day 4D Bonus Race Qualifier Checotah, OK 1/1 WildNotions New Years Day Bash Ochelata, OK 1/3 Faith Productions Open 4-D weekly Jackpot Poteau, OK 1/4 WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CREEK- FRIDAYS FROM SEPT 2012- APRIL 2013 SPERRY, OK 1/5-1/6 “”Loopin Lasers” presents Flying Cow Barrel Series..... ADDED MONEY AT FINALS.....Afton, OK 1/5 B.C. Cook Benefit Barrel Race Calvin, OK 1/5 ROCKIN’ C TROPHY TACK WINTER PLAYDAY SERIES Ochelata, OK 1/7 Rockin’ C Productions High Point Saddle Series Pawhuska, OK 1/8 ROCKIN DJ ARENA WEEKLY 4-D BARRL RACE TAHLEQUAH, OK 1/10 Faith Productions Open 4-D weekly Jackpot Poteau, OK 1/10 ROCKIN’ C OPEN 4D SADDLE SERIES/ YOUTH 3D BREAST COLLAR SERIES Ochelata, OK 1/11 WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CREEK- FRIDAYS FROM SEPT 2012- APRIL 2013 SPERRY, OK 1/12 Winter Calf Ropings Ochelata, OK 1/12 $1000.00 ADDED Sanders Benefit Barrel Race Shawnee, OK 1/12 Rockin’ C’s 2013 Kick Off Barrel Racing Extravaganza Pawhuska, OK 1/13 Oklahoma Cowgirls Assoc Banquet SAPULPA, OK 1/14 Rockin’ C Productions High Point Saddle Series Pawhuska, OK 1/15 ROCKIN DJ ARENA WEEKLY 4-D BARRL RACE TAHLEQUAH, OK 1/17 ROCKIN’ C 4D SADDLE SERIES/ YOUTH 3D HEADSTALL BREAST COLLAR SERIES Ochelata, OK
1/17 Faith Productions Open 4-D weekly Jackpot Poteau, OK 1/18-1/20 Barrel Bash (TM) & T Town Futurity $4300 adm + $6000 BRIF BONUS MONEY Tulsa, OK 1/18 Cowboy Gatherin’ Junior Rodeo Series Inola, OK 1/18 WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CREEK- FRIDAYS FROM SEPT 2012- APRIL 2013 Sperry, OK 1/18 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added/Weekend Guthrie, OK 1/19 ROCKIN’ C TROPHY TACK WINTER PLAYDAY SERIES Ochelata, OK 1/19 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added/Weekend Guthrie, OK 1/19-1/20 Central Timed Events Circuit Open 4-D And Open/Youth Timed Event Rodeo Grove, OK 1/20 Tri-K Lazy E Winter Barrel Blast $6000 Added/Weekend Guthrie, OK 1/21 Rockin’ C Productions High Point Saddle Series Pawhuska, OK 1/22 ROCKIN DJ ARENA WEEKLY 4-D BARRL RACE TAHLEQUAH, OK 1/24 Faith Productions Open 4-D weekly Jackpot Poteau, OK 1/24 ROCKIN’ C 4D SADDLE SERIES/ YOUTH 3D HEADSTALL BREAST COLLAR SERIES Ochelata, OK 1/25 WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE CREEK- FRIDAYS FROM SEPT 2012- APRIL 2013 SPERRY, OK 1/26 Winter Calf Ropings Ochelata, OK 1/26-1/27 ROCKIN DJ ARENA BARREL RACE SERIES TAHLEQUAH, OK 1/27 OCA-#1 BBR Approved $100 ADDED KELLYVILLE,, OK 1/27 Rockin’ C $500 Added Money Plus Trophy Jacket 4D Race Pawhuska, OK 1/28 Rockin’ C Productions High Point Saddle Series Pawhuska, OK 1/29 ROCKIN DJ ARENA WEEKLY 4-D BARRL RACE TAHLEQUAH, OK 1/31 ROCKIN’ C 4D SADDLE SERIES/ YOUTH 3D HEADSTALL BREAST COLLAR SERIES Ochelata, OK
PENNSYLVANIA
1/5 IBRA BARREL RACE Shartlesburg, PA
SOUTH CAROLINA
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“SLOW” Work? How important is SLOW work? Rdcreations Posted 2012-12-09 10:30 PM I have wondered what everones opinion is on this. How important is making your horse do slow work? My mare is 6 and I started her on the barrel pattern last November. I ran her an average of 2 times a month this year some times a little more or less and mostly at the same places, so I wouldnt consider her seasoned yet. December (2011) we hit our 1st jackpot ran 4D time and then didnt hit another till Jan and ran 3D. At this time I was doing 1-2 Ex. and about March I stopped doing them because she was getting worked up and extremely frustrated in them because we wernt doing our competition run and If I let her do a ex. at a run It would be great and then come back for the open and she just didnt put the effort into it as the ex. So I decided to stop doing them because we really didnt need them , we really didnt have any major problems we just needed to work on adding speed. We went back and forth this summer between the 3D and 2D (mostly 3D) So I just started loping (well trying to get her to lope) the pattern once or twice when we were at an arena (I dont have one at home) but she just hates when I hold her back. So my question is HOW important is it to make them do slow work if there are no problems? I can get her to do slow work to the 1st but when we come out of the 1st she is just wanting to finish it out and so annoyed I am holding her back. Last Jackpot we would have been 2nd in the 2D if I hadnt quit riding around the 2nd (I need to remember to push her a step past). So again I wouldnt consider her finished but she does know what she is doing. Is this a problem, or is it just she knows her job and wants to just do it? Here is (a link) our run. I was pretty proud. I kind of sat up and rode (Which is what im working on to help her finally open up and hit her top speed) We ran a 14.8 and the winning time was a 14.2. http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=4931221686 814&set=t.74985563
Barrelracer85 To me personally I ALWAYS do slow work. I maybe run my horse once a month at home, otherwise we are always doing slow work. To me it keeps their mind settled. I like my horse to walk into the arena head down and calm. Then to go once I ask for it. But that’s just me and I’m no 1D rider, but my horse is always calm and focused. outrundaizy
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Elite Veteran Posts: 907 They should be able to do slow work at home. My horse is 6 aswell, and he can do slow work in exhibitions, but I never do exhibitions, he doesn’t need them.
ation. My feed supplier had me put her on Omalene 500 because she wasnt gaining the weight but I feel as we are not doing the amount of hauling for the 500 and she has great weight now.
Bibliafarm Slow work is very Important IMHO.. not on pattern... just your daily workouts.. it helps them develop muscles and the strength to carry thelrself. helps them get more engaged on their hindends.. and to listen to you and your cues..using your body Not your hands. it will help in keeping you riding correctly and them using their body correctly.. now if you dont care about any of that (and some dont) then dont do it.lol.
chasin3 Holy Macaroni! Posts: 3561 Location: I am not FROM California I just live here! slow work is CRITICAL to NOT having a blown mind horse.....slow down or your horse will loose its mind.....seriously...
Thistle2011 from what your describing it sounds like she is on her way to slowly being blown up.... slow work is just as important as fast work if you want your horse to like there job + keep sane + keep physically sound. you have a nice horse do your homework on drills you can do that keep your horses feet moving and mind working. especially if she knows the pattern. the more she gets blown up the duller she will be to you soo lets say two years down the road she leaps into the arena 3 feet off the ground then hits a barrel because she is just numb to any influence you have on her. Its a lot harder to bring a hot one down then to make a dead head hot. fix the small stuff now before they become weeks or months of trying to duck tape the horse back together. My running horse that knows the patter never really runs untill we go to a race. He is naturally hot and never sees a pattern at home just lots of drills and squares. (i learned with him from experience because i blew him up years n years ago) even then i was doing slow work just not enough to keep him Sharpe.
Runzbarrel From watching the video I think you need to go back to basics a little and do some SLOW work on some figure 8 barrels and some poles. It looked like she wasn’t over enough going into the second, therefore she didn’t have enough room to get around it. I would really work with picking her shoulder up and moving over (hence working poles). She’s shouldering on the third barrel also, she just isn’t hitting it, yet.
Rdcreations I guess I should clarify my self. I ride her at home and I work on slow work just not abound barrels (I do have a couple) but trees. We have alot of them and I will turn them into the barrels and do all the slow work around them because I feel as it keeps her still doing the foundation work just not Barrels, Barrels, Barrels LOL. I even just started turning the end of our workouts into bridleless riding I fugure hey something different. I just dont do slow work on the pattern all three set up in an arena. Also to add I am still stuck on my feed situ-
Rdcreations I guess my real question is HOW important is it to have the slow work be around barrels and not other objects and for the barrels to be set up in the pattern.
SaraJean To me slow work on the pattern is super important in maintaining a nice and honest horse. Thistle2011 if she is acting like an idiot I would say super important...you said it yourself you are feeling frustrated making her wait she is getting chargy....which is NO...she needs to wait....period...it is critical...I have a very very screwed up futurity mare in my yard who was ruined as a four year old...she ran a fort smith...she would have been an awesome mare...she was pushed to hard to soon, and there is no getting her back...she is 18 now and a mommy but the man made problems could never be fixed I tried...ended up in the emergency room.. Rdcreations But she dosent get crazy stupid. I never feel in danger when working with her. I personally stopped doing ex. with her because I felt she was past that point of needing them. I still do slow work and I will do it on the pattern (No emergency room visits) just not having an arena at home I turn slow work into other
things. She isnt going to see the pattern for competition till Febuary because of school so I am just doing riding. chasin3 you asked the question and obviously don’t like the answer....so don’t ask keep doing what you are doing....see what you have in a year... rodeowithjoker OK I will be the oddball here and say that I barely do any slow work with my finished horses. In fact, I think it was the third weekend in June that I last did slow work on the barrel [attern with Chance. His workouts/ training sessions consist of exercise and moving off my feet both directions. I did do some simple one-barrel work with him the week right before July 4th, just reinforcing his body position through the turn. I only had one barrel, so that’s what I used and I just approached it like it was each different barrel from the pattern. My training/conditioning program is pretty laid-back and the big thing with Chance is that until he was probably 7, I took him to some little horse shows and did reining, western pleasure, etc. classes so he learned that he didn’t have to run hard every time he went into the arena. ETA - A break from barrels this winter will probably be really good for her mentally. Also, if she is getting antsy at the gate, pay attention to yourself. Are you anxious, tense, not breathing, etc? That makes a huge difference in a horse because they get their confidence from the rider. chasin3 I don’t do any slow work on my rodeo horse either she is a finished rodeo horse she only sees a pattern at a rodeo...that is not the case with this horse this horse is a young unfinished horse and the horse is already getting hot in exhibitions.....and the horse is not a finished horse which is a problem Rdcreations She hasnt seen the pattern since Nov 9th I think and all ive been doing is working her on bending, leg pressure, etc. just not around the barrel pattern. And actually I feel as I have gotten closer with her and she is more reponsive now then when I was working the pattern heck we ride bridleless now. The weekend before that run I posted we were at the same arena and she had no jitters before the run and actually was super calm but we
ran a 15.9. I didnt do alot in our warm up. She was a little on edge before this run but we had a better run. Personally I feel as so many people run their horses legs off in ex. and WAY over do them. I feel as that could blow up a horse way faster then mine seeing the pattern maybe twice a month. rodeowithjoker I think doing slow things in an arena and scoring one just inside the gate (sit there and make them settle down, then leave the pen) or walking the pattern are more important than trotting/slow loping exhibitions or practice runs. You can accomplish a lot by walking the pattern or polishing up basic barrel racing skills without barrels. I personally cannot wait until I can stop doing exhibitions because I think those are honestly more stressful than anything else, and no place gives you enough time to walk the pattern in an exhibition, which is what I am doing a lot of with my new horse. He came off the track and I can tell it would be easy to blow him up by going fast too much. In one of my exhibitions today, I made him stand there facing the pattern until he settled down & stopped fidgeting. I want him to wait on my cue to do things, and I don’t want him thinking that when you come through the gate you need to take off. Not yet anyway. lol. My other thought is that maybe everyone’s definition of slow work is a little different. To me, slow work is walking or trotting the pattern. I don’t consider working on basics like bending, flexing, moving off your legs, etc., slow work. I think those are just dry work drills that every horse needs to do on a regular basis. I’m sure that is all clear as mud. LOL. Also, I want to add that the type of things you’re working on now will translate to the pattern. One of the neatest books I’ve bought is a book of conditioning exercises for horses by JEC Ballou. It’s on Amazon, and I use the “waltzing with your horse” drill a LOT with Chance. It basically consists of him walking forward with an arc in his body and he’s kind of moving to the side at the same time too. I do it both directions in my warm up to remind him to get off my feet in hopes that (a) I’ll remember to use my feet as needed and (b) he’ll move off them in that instance. Anything you can do with your horse besides running the pattern is good for them mentally. Trail rides, western pleasure classes, those cowboy competitions (I so want them to have one on a day I can come!) at Lone Wolf, bridleless riding, etc. are all good additions to a barrel horse’s life. livexlovexrodeo I didn’t read all the replies because I’m on my phone so the text is small. But slow work IS important on the pattern because even if you don’t have problems now, there could be some in the future and you will be screwed in trying to fix it if she won’t do slow work. Every single one of my horses will do slow work at home and at a race. But they are all pretty seasoned now so I don’t do it often, but IF a problem ever arises they will go whatever speed I ask. To me the first year or two that a horse runs is the most important for slow work. That’s when you teach them its not all about running
and you set your foundation. Eta I also think there is a difference between not doing slow work with seasoned horses and not doing slow work with young/green horses. The mare I’m leasing will walk/trot the pattern but is an idiot if you try to lope her through. She’s 12 and seasoned though and runs just fine so I just flat out don’t practice with her. If she was young, green and trying to be dumb then I’d probably work with her on it. Rdcreations Thank you Melanie. I like your perspective on it. And obviously you have done something right to have Chance suceed. If I had the luxury of having a arena at my place im sure I would be working the pattern more but since I dont I have to compromise. I will have to check out that book and I have been eying those cowboy competitions! I do know slow work is important and I should do more of it around all three set up in the pattern, I just dont have the oppertunity very often as our cities arenas have horrible footing. Thats why I have turned to the trees LOL I just am hoping they will help as much as barrels. TURNNBURNCOWGIRL My finished mare - before she passed away, NEVER seen a barrel pattern unless we were having a problem somewhere. I did a lot of slow work with her though. Of course, she needed it. She was hot by nature and would get extremely worked up over the tiniest of things, so I tried to keep her calm, relaxed but still getting the work she needed done. I did a lot of roll backs, side passes, lead changes, roll backs, loping circles, serpentines, squares, weaving cones, all kinds of things to keep her thinking and waiting on ME. But, I only did these workouts about 2-3 times a week, depending upon her and how she was working/handling. I trail rode her a lot, took her to little shows and showed halter, WP, stuff like that - just to keep her mind relaxed and always thinking about me. Now, my mare who is still in “training” I don’t do a lot of work on the barrel pattern itself either though. Will work the pattern about 2-3 times a week, but only for a few minutes and I don’t think I have ever went faster than a lope at home, she is nowhere near ready for speed. I do a lot of the same exercises with her that I did with my finished mare, but a lot of different things too. She can get pretty chargy and on the muscle, so I don’t lope her a lot and spend more time keeping her collected and waiting and listening for ME. If not, I have a fight on my hands. In my opinion, sounds like you need to go back to the basics. This mare sounds like she may be on her way to being blown up. I want a willing, honest, CALM partner. Not something I have to fight with as soon as they get near an arena. I do not want something chargy and hot. I’d start doing a lot of transition work, have her start listening to your seat and your body, not just your hands. A lot of changes in direction, serpentines and figure 8s. Just a lot of exercises that will get her waiting on you, thinking about you, and LISTENING to you. I am by no means a “trainer” but, I have had to learn how to train my own, for the simple
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fact that I could never afford to send one off. And, the satisfaction of winning on something you trained is so much greater, IMO. But, I would probably give her some time FAR AWAY from the pattern - trail ride her, take her to ropings, team pennings, whatever and ride her around, let her see that everytime you go somewhere, she doesn’t have to run, run, run. Take her to some small jack pots and WALK her during the exhibition, then go home. Do lots of slow work, ground work, round pen work, whatever. Just get her back to waiting and listening on you.
Three*C*Champs Every horse is different. Every rider is different. What works for one will not work for all. Me personally, I will do exhibitions until I feel they are hurting us more than helping us. One of my mares sounds similar to yours, she gets worked up, wants to run, gets frustrated and doesnt understand why she cant, and doesnt fire was well during our actual run. So I stopped doing them. However most places I haul to locally have barrels set up out in the warm up field and we will go work on those. Different atmosphere so she listens and does slow work. I know of people who strongly believe in doing exhibitions on their finished horses just so they feel the ground. I personally just get there early enough to ride in Open arena so they can feel the ground. If we haul to a new arena that she has never been to that may have some weird things outside around the pattern, I would probably to an exhibition run on her just so she knows where the barrels will be, etc. My two other horses who are finished, never do exhibitions. New arena, doesnt matter, they will do their jobs. My mare mentioned above is off the track and going into her 4th season, I dont think I could consider her ‘finished’ for a while, but thats just her. All 3 will do slow work and drills at home without much issue. But they rarely ever see the pattern. Mostly just arena work and trail riding. Whoop Z Day Z VERY IMPORTANT! If you don’t have the slow work you have no basis to go back to when you have issues on the pattern! casualdust07 When I train one, we have a set routine. when they are just starting, we do a lot of work without barrels. Teaching them the cues that we will need on the pattern. turning “imaginary barrels” and working off the fence. When they understand how to move their bodies I go to the pattern. We start everything slow, at a walk/trot. More at a trot. they have a routine every workout that is consistent and reliable. When we add speed, we always incorporate the slow work we started with. When they get to the point where they pretty much have “got it” we will work the pattern maybe 3 times in a workout. Once trotting, once loping and breaking to a trot, and one lope through. When they get to the point where they are running and doing pretty well, we may just go through the pattern at a trot once. None of the horses we own or have trained
ever became unreceptive to slow work. They all are calm cool and go through the motions. Even my rodeo horse if I want to walk through the barrel pattern, we walk through the barrel pattern. I understand that not all finished horses will do it..so I don’t hold it against a finished horse to not key down for slow work, but an unfinished horse- no exceptions...they should do what theyre asked /Streakin/ I think people WAY OVERDUE exhibition. Honestly I think it’s more for the rider then a horse in some cases. You spend time training a horse...trust that horse to do its job and RUN. Let it know its job is to RUN a pattern not go in there and turn 5 circles around each barrel. Slow work off the pattern is different... and critical. Slow work ON the pattern...unless I’m having a problem my finished horses don’t see a barrel pattern. If I do slow work ill tune then make a run. Usually it’s fixed. If not I go back to a trot or lope finish on that note and try again another day. If the problem is AT SPEED then you have to try to fix it at speed then when it’s fixed...quit. I see more horses blown up from tedious pointless exhibition runs then running a pattern. A horse gets frustrated when it doesn’t know what’s expected of them. casualdust07 I never run the exhibitions. in fact when i talk about slow work i mean at the house. i think the only purpose of exhibitioning a horse already being entered is to let them see a new pen. and the more I’ve been running barrels the less I exhibition. TURNNBURNCOWGIRL In my eyes, you must crawl before you can walk. You can’t build a house without a foundation, can you? /Streakin/ Oh I agree! Same here slow work is at the house. Sorry I should’ve clarified. And I’m the same. If I’m on a finished horse I might expo once at a trot to see the new arena and get a feel for the ground. But I’m mainly trying to gear my guy for the rodeo scene so we rarely expo at all. My coming 4 year old I might expo once or so casualdust07 Same with mine.. my 4YO I am pointing towards the rodeo scene so we RARELY exhibition. in fact, she does better when I don’t. Maybe its something about the fact that she listens to me a hair more when she hasn’t already seen the pen. IDK. she’s special to me. Can’t wait to run her in a few weeks! mruggles Slow work is your foundation on the younger horses, but I do most of it at home........... My older running horses dont see a barrel except when they are running at it and I dont take them in to the arena before hand either, even new arena’s..I warm up outside and go in 1 or 2 horses before my turn........ thats just how i roll....... m
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HIALEAH, FL—DECEMBER 21, 2012—Hialeah Park’s fourth opening weekend of American Quarter Horse racing last week was another great success. Trials for the $209,440 Hialeah Laddie Futurity, the $176,590 Hialeah Lassie Futurity, the $192,520 Hialeah Derby and the $86,270 FQHRA Stallion Stakes Futurity were all held on opening weekend. Hialeah Park is truly one of the world’s most beautiful race tracks. FQHRA and 3 Fisch Photography would like to wish all Quarter Horse racing enthusiasts a Happy New Year and present to you a photo gallery of opening weekend.
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Money earner of $16,805 at 2, fnl. Rainbow F.–G1. From very limited number of foals, the sire of 17 starters, 11 ROM, with earnings of $159,481 including Talleys First Shake (shown above) si 97 (4 wins, $75,709, 2nd Zia D.–RG2), Shake Race si 96 (2 wins, $27,639), First To Oro B si 99 (Winner, $16,619), Shaking Sixes si 95 (Winner, $13,149), Shakeshakeshake si 101 (Winner, $5,877), Rollin First B si 92 ($5,206), etc.
His sire - FIRST DOWN DASH SI 105 $857,256 AQHA Racing Champion Three-year-old Colt, AQHA Racing Champion Three-year-old, World Champion Racing American QH, AQHA All-TimeLeading Sire of Money Earners His dam - SHAKE EM SIX SI 97, by Streakin Six, 4 wins at 2 and 3 - 6,158,
Broodmare of the Year, Register of Merit. Last raced in 1985. Dam of 0 TB foals and dam of 18 QH foals, 15 to race, 10 winners, 13 ROM-Producer of:
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+SHAKE THE BANK-QH SI 105 (f. by Bully Bullion-QH). 14 wins $372,585 (USA), + SF ROYAL BANK-QH SI 100 (c. by Royal Quick Dash-QH). 5 wins $359,937 (USA) + SF SIMPLE SHAKE-QH SI 95 (f. by Simple Assault-QH). 5 wins $33,486 (USA) + ROYAL SHAKE EM-QH SI 104 (c. by Royal Quick Dash-QH). Stakes winner,At 2 $257,009
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QHRAI News
QHRAI 2012 Board of Directors Chris Duke, President Vickie Duke, Secretary Margaret Thompson, Gaming Revenue Trustee Mike Gross, Treasurer
Roger Lewis, Vice President Michelle Collins, Executive Director Tom Mosley, Director of Industry Relations Teresa Gross, SSA Secretary
Directors Tina Cleary Dr. Robin Surface, DVM
Dianne Bennett Gary Smith
Dickey Benton Kevin Cleary
QHRAI January Newsletter Happy New Year!! I hope everyone had a great holiday and is ready to get in gear for 2013, because it’s here and there is going to be a lot of exciting things going on in Quarter Horse Racing. Listen up!!! There is a lot going on in 2013, including many changes to the Quarter Horse Racing Program at each track. It’s important that you keep reading and listening to what is going on in the industry. We don’t want anyone to be left out because they “didn’t know”. QHRAI is going to have information out to you in many ways; QHRAI.NET, The Fast Horse Resource Magazine and Direct Mailings to your home. PLEASE take the time to read and research the information that you need to know to be most successful in 2013!! The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has conditionally approved a petition by Centaur Holdings, owner of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, to acquire Indiana Downs. Centaur purchased the Indiana Downs racing and gaming facility for $500 million at a bankruptcy auction and is awaiting final approval from state and federal authorities to seal the deal. Centaur must meet a list of conditions including the addition of 300 stalls over a period of 2 years as well as accreditation of the facility by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance. In addition, a move to the “one breed, one track” plan hinges on Centaur taking control of Indiana Downs by March 1, 2013. The deadline would allow for proper planning before the live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing begins in mid-April. If all Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing is going to be at Indiana Downs only-the meet would be held from April through late October, in other words, our overall race schedule won’t change. The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved 120 days of Flat Racing in Indiana in 2013. There will be 6 days dedicated to full Quarter Horse Cards in addition to the races we run at the end of many Thoroughbred cards. Quarter Horses will run more races for more money in 2013 than ever before in Indiana. Take a look at the Quarter Horse Stake Schedules in this magazine and TAKE NOTE of the 4 NEW Stake races added for this year and other revisions to the program. One significant change is the move of the Gordon Mobley to the Indiana Downs Meet!! The Stakes payment schedules will be published soon on QHRAI.NET and we will also mail the information to you at home. Indiana Downs is planning to open for training in mid-March, we are planning to have one or two days of schooling races like we have the past 2 years. Have your babies ready to go so they can take advantage of the experi-
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ence of running in the schooling races in April and May. Watch for details!! The QHRAI Stallion Service Auction is over, but breedings that did not sell on the day of the auction will still be available for purchase until July 1st for ½ the advertized breeding fee or $250 (whichever is greater). The Stallion Service Auction Futurity and Derby are going to be running for ADDED money in 2013. This will make the purses of these two races the highest ever. Take a look at the list of eligible stallions in this magazine, it’s not too late to get in on Indiana’s signature races for 2013. Best of luck to everyone in 2013!! We are in the midst of exciting times and are gonna run more races this year than ever before. Get ready to get in on the action!! Michelle Collins Q.H.R.A.I. Executive Director Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana, Inc.
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NATIONAL NEWS AND UPDATES Dear Members,
We hope that you all have had a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. In our celebration of Jesus’ birth the IBRA is proud to be able to support Charity’s across the country including St. Jude’s (Children’s Cancer Research), Wayside Christian Mission (Shelter for the poor), Stand Up to Cancer (Cancer Research), Dare to Care (Food Drives) and The Salvation Army (Various Programs) among others. As members you should take pride in knowing that our sport is doing something that creates value in more areas than just the arena. We thank you all for making this possible.
IBRA ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW STATE DIRECTORS
IBRA is happy to announce the appointment of two new directors. Susan Hargis of Goode, VA is officially the new director for the state of Virginia. Susan and her family have been IBRA members for the last four years and have owned horses and ponies for 37 years. She is actively involved in helping produce shows and competing. Susan will push to have more IBRA approved shows throughout VA. She will also be helping us coordinate the 2012 VA IBRA Awards presentation. Thank you Susan! While we are excited for a new beginning for VA IBRA we also tip our hats to Kathy Johnson for all her years of support. Kathy stepped up at to the plate in the 2011 season and made great things happen for the year end awards. As most of you know Patti Ferguson has stepped down from the position of IBRA State Director in Wisconsin. The IBRA would like to take a moment to say thank you to Patti Ferguson for all of her hard work as WI director. Patti has done a wonderful job that she should be very proud of. When Patti called to tell me she would be stepping down, I was very concerned. Not only would it be a difficult task to find someone to step into her shoes, but everyone in the office would miss hearing from her as Patti always seems to have a positive outlook. Thank you Patti for bringing the state of WI to new heights for the IBRA. We would also like to welcome our new WI State Director Pam Bound. Many of you know Pam as she produces the barrel races at Showtime Arena in Deerfield. Since Pam has begun approving her shows with the IBRA we have heard nothing but good about her venue and shows. Pam has got a lot of good ideas to provide more barrel races in new areas giving our members more places to show. From my conversations with Pam along with Patti’s strong recommendation, my anxiety of Patti leaving has drastically decreased. Through Pam’s leadership I am sure we can all look forward to a positive future for WI IBRA.
IBRA GEORGIA MAKING STRIDES
GA IBRA Director Billy Hodges came onboard last season and is really looking to make 2013 a success. With a season under his belt, Billy and his newest representative Lisa Breier are working to get more shows on the approval list. Not only are there new shows but shows with some really nice added money! MVP Show Management is bringing $6,750 in added money to Georgia riders which includes a Futurity side pot. Saturdays Open has $4,000 added with a low entry fee of only $45. You can find the show flyer at www.IBRA.us/shows/GA. The show is an IBRA Super Show, so points will be awarded to GA, FL, AL, SC, NC, TN East and TN West. Check the show approval list for more shows to come in February.
UPCOMING IBRA PREFERRED SHOWS - NO LATE FEES FOR OPEN, YOUTH AND MASTERS!!!
Big changes have been made to the Annual IBRA Futurities! One change is that both futurities will now be ran on a 2D format. Second there are NO more late fees for Open, Youth and Masters classes….So bring a couple extra horses! 502-239-4000 office 502-239-4100 fax Shane@ibra.us
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IBRA NEWS January 17th-20th, 2013 is the next upcoming IBRA Preferred Show. IBRA Annual Futurity and Preferred show will again be hosted in the TN Miller Coliseum. There is a total of $11,500 added plus a $10,000 Guaranteed race on Sat. This includes a $7,500 Added 2D futurity. The late fee for the Futurity goes back into the Futurity pot!
Jesse Wagner shown riding Brand Me Lucky to set a new arena record at C Bar C Expo in Cloverdale, IN
April 4th-7th, 2013 IBRA returns to Circle G Arena. There is a total of $11,500 added plus a $10,000 Guaranteed race on Sat. This includes a $7,500 Added 2D futurity. The late fee for the Futurity goes back into the Futurity pot! Congratulations to IN IBRA Member Jesse Wagner on setting a new arena record at C bar C Arena in Cloverdale, IN with a 14.623! In closing we thank you all for another great year for the IBRA and we look forward to all that 2013 has to offer. God be with you all! Shane Cline IBRA President
State News MISSISSIPPI IBRA YEAR END AWARDS WINNERS Results and Photos submitted by: Sherri Surman, Mississippi State Director
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JANUARY
Murfreesboro,TN Location:
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17-20
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$7,500 Added 2-D Futurity & Preferred Show **$5,000 Added - $7,500 Added with 50 entries
* 18 IBRA WILD CARDS *
!!! No Late Fee for Open Youth & Masters Entries !!!
SCHEDULE THURSDAY, Jan 17th Noon 5-7:00 pm
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Late entries accepted day of show CASH ONLY day of show 70% refund minus processing fee until January 10th No refunds after Jan 10th IBRA dress code Futurity Added Money: **If less than 50 entries, Futurity will be $5,000 Added. Roll Over Entry Fees: Pay entry fee for both classes and only run once. Time in Futurity can roll to Open. Open can roll to Youth or Masters. Must designate roll over at time of entry Exhibitions will be paid for at the show office. One ticket will be issued for each exhibition purchased. One ticket must be provided to gate person for each exhibition run. Exhibitions will stop at time noted and no refunds will be given. If you need multiple rides please come up early to spread them out.
ENTRY FORM:
FRIDAY, Jan 18th 9 am-6 pm 1:00 pm 2-3:00 pm 6:30 pm
Exhibition Barrels Futurity Entries Close Futurity Check-In $2,000 Open 4-D
SATURDAY, Jan 19th
8:30 am-11am Exhibitions 11:30 am 1st Go Futurity $10,000 Guaranteed 4-D $500 Youth 3-D $500 Masters 3-D
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SUNDAY, Jan 20th 9:00 am
Church Service & Gospel Group 2nd Go Futurity $1,000 Added Open 4-D
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Futurity Early Bird Entry Deadline Dec. 28th, 2012 ~ 1 entry per horse ~ CASH ONLY DAY OF SHOW!!!
Riders Name______________________________________ Horse’s Name_________________________ Address_____________________________________________ Phone (______)____________________ City____________________________________________ State____________ Zip__________________ Would you like to roll your time over? (Circle all that apply) Saturday Sunday Both / Master Youth Futurity
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$7,500 Added Futurity (4 & Under) Full second split...................................................................... $255 ________ Futurity Entry after Dec. 28th............................................................................................................. $325 ________ $10,000 Guaranteed 4-D........................................................................................................................ $65 ________ $2,000 Added Open Friday 4-D ($1,000 is bonus money)................................................................ $35 ________ $1,000 Added Open Sunday 4-D ......................................................................................................... $35 ________ $500 Added Youth (18 & Under as of 8/1)............................................................................................ $25 ________ $500 Added Masters (40 & Over)......................................................................................................... $25 ________ Stalls (includes 1 bag of shavings).............................................................................................................. $75 ________ Processing Fee (per person)....................................................................................................................... $25 ________ RV’s (Full Camper Hookups) $75/weekend............................................................................................. $75 ________ Membership - Not required to enter........................................................................................ $50 Single ________ 2013 Membership required to be eligible for all Bonus Money........................................... $105 Family ________ No Refunds after January 10th, 2013......................................................................................................Total ________ Mail Entries to: IBRA • PO Box 91205 • Louisville, KY 40291 (502) 239-4000 • Visit us at www.ibra.us • Shane@ibra.us
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*FRIDAY, April 5th 10:00am Exhibition Barrels 3:00pm Futurity entries close 4 - 5:00pm Futurity check-in 7:00pm $1,000 Open 4-D
*SATURDAY, April 6th 9-10:30am Exhibition Barrels 11:00am 1st Go Futurity $10,000 Guaranteed 4-D Pee Wee Barrels $ 250 added Youth 3-D $ 250 added Masters 3-D
*SUNDAY, April 7th 9:00am Church Service & Gospel Group 2nd Go Futurity $1,000 added Open 4-D
* 18 IBRA WILD CARDS * Non Members Welcome No Late Fees for Open, Masters & Youth!!
• Entries accepted Day of Show • CASH ONLY day of show • No refunds • IBRA Dress Code NO LATE FEES FOR OPEN, MASTERS & YOUTH!!! NEW- $500 Derby - Side Pot for Sat & Sun.($250 per day) $35 EF Rollovers Available : Pay entry fee for both classes and only run once. Must designate rollover at time of entry.
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City:__________________________________________________State__________________Zip_____________ Entries Entry Fee $10,000 Added 2-D Futurity (4&under) ½ second splits $255 Futurity entry after March 8th (Additional Entry Fee Goes into Futurity Pot) $325 $10,000 Guaranteed 4-D $ 65 $ 1,000 Added Friday 4-D $ 25 $ 1,000 Added Sunday 4-D $ 35 $ 500 Added Derby Side Pot ($250 Sat/$250 Sun) $ 35 $ 250 Added Youth 3-D (18 & under) as of 8/1 $ 25 $ 250 Added Masters 3-D (40 & over) $ 25 Stalls (includes 2 bag of shavings) $ 75 Processing Fee (per person) $ 25 RV’s (Full Camper Hookups) $65 weekend $ 65 Membership-Not required to enter $ 50 Single - $105 Family Total = ______________
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Bella
Barks N Bits w/ Bella
Barks N Bits with our favorite Jack Russel Terrier...
The Trees Have Left the Building Well, they’re gone. I wondered how long they would get to stay. (They never stay very long.) I’m talking about the trees that the people brought in for Christmas. They were worth the trouble this year, though. I guess that Santa fellow doesn’t have anyplace to put the presents if there is no tree. As far as this Santa Claus guy is concerned, he is alright with me. I’ll admit that I did sneak a peak when he was placing all the gifts under the tree. He’s surprisingly quick for a fella with a little extra around the midsection. I didn’t think he seen me until he turned and winked at me. BUSTED! I then proceeded to close my eyes and pretend to be asleep. He didn’t buy it. I guess he sees you when your sleeping. Anyway, it must be ok for dogs to witness his Christmas outing, because then he walked over to me and scratched me behind my ears - right where I like it. He didn’t try to pick me up (I hate that) and he didn’t scratch
Photos by: Still Memories by Anna and Christa Conway long. I guess he had other places to be, because when I opened my eyes he was gone.
I couldn’t keep this encounter to myself. I told Freckles and Duke. They both said they woke up when there arose such a clatter, they thought about looking to see what was the matter. But they both like their sleep too much. No matter, Santa was good to me this year! (He must’ve felt bad for me since I never got any popcorn strings.) Let me tell you what I found that he left for me under tree this year. First of all, I got a new doggy bed! He must’ve heard that Freckles took mine. I guess I can’t be too upset because the people gave hers to Duke in the garage and she isn’t allowed on the furniture (I am...of course.) Santa also left me a stocking full of treats. The people make us eat them a little at a time. If I had my say, that would change.
me a good reason to gnaw on it all day....of course that would be the only reason...nothing to do with the fact that it looks like Princess Annabelle. All in all, it was a good Christmas. Freckles got some treats too and Duke got a new collar. (I guess that means that he is here to stay.) One other thing, I’ve talked alot about this past year’s Christmas and Santa, but I also want to make a note that we got to eat cake and celebrate a birthday on Christmas too. Thousands of years ago on the first Christmas, Jesus was born. He was born in a stable and I imagine there were animals there to witness this special first Christmas gift. How cool is that? Hoping you all had as good a Christmas as me and that you have a very Happy New Year!
Bella
The best thing he left of all that he left for me was a chew toy. It’s a stuffed wiener dog! It has a squeaker in the middle which gives
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Happy New Year!
I hope you had a very wonderful Christmas; I’m very excited for what 2013 might bring. Every New Year brings resolutions & I encourage you to use the occasion to change up your style for the better. Whether it’s in the arena, at work, or in your home, simple changes can improve your mood & make you feel better about yourself. I want to share seven ways to add some extra equestrian style to your life & things to add to you 2013 to do list.
1. Make ribbon jars
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If you have old ribbons from back in the day, display them! I cut the ends off of old ribbons & put the rosettes in jars. They make beautiful centerpieces & decorations, plus there is no dusting needed.
2. Add equestrian touches to your nails.
I know you are thinking that it’s tough to keep a nice manicure & be a horse person, but with nail stickers it isn’t. These are Jamberry & I tried them over the summer, they lasted for over two weeks, barn & all.
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3 3. Show your tee shirt style
Wear your to do list proud & loud! To do lists are trendy, I designed these tee shirts last fall, when it gets warm out you can share your Horses & Heels spirit. These are available at Horsesandheels.com Page 30
FASHION SECTION 4. Invest in custom cowboy boots
Everyone loves a great pair of cowboy boots but a custom pair will give you instant happiness every time you look at them. They are unique & a great way to show off your personal taste.
5. Add some gold to your décor
Do you have a lot of Breyer horses? I spray painted an old one gold & use it now as a desk accessory.
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6. Invest in a statement handbag
A new year calls for a new bag right? Or at least that is my rule.
6 7. Do feathers right
I love the feather trend, but keep it classy this year with metal feathers. They are pretty, chic & a great accessory.
"Meet the girl behind Horses & Heels"
7 Do you have specific outfit/design requests or questions? Please send me your closet dilemmas to raquel@horsesandheels.com
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I’m Raquel; I live out there where the city meets the country. One day I’m wearing stilettos, the next day it’s spurs. I have an obsession with cowboy boots, Christian Louboutin, cosmetics and cooking. I have been riding since I was two-years old, have competed in just about every discipline & now I focus on barrel racing. I love speed & athletic horses, not to mention lots of sparkly things. Horses & Heels is a trendy & practical blog. Keep up with the latest fashion, equestrian trends & learn how to become the perfect kitchen host. While some people deem country life to be dull & boring; Horses & Heels is shattering the myth with a unique intertwining of city & country life. Learn how to keep your horses & yourself dressed to impress. Follow Raquel on Twitter at: Twitter @CityMeetCountry, email her at raquel@horsesandheels.com or read on-line at www.horsesandheels.com
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t’s been great sharing with you throughout 2012. I want to thank Christa for the opportunity to write for this wonderful publication each month. Thank you to all of you, who have taken some of your valuable time to read my thoughts. Personally, lots of things have changed in 2012 and many more changes are coming in 2013. Most significantly, I will not be returning to work as a high school teacher in the spring semester. I’m going to pursue my passion for writing, photography and speaking full-time. My final decision was based on this thought – My faith can handle failing, but my faith cannot handle not trying. I’m looking forward to my first children’s book being published by March. Hopefully, I will be speaking more often and there is new artwork coming soon. You can see all of my pictures for sale at cinchphotographs.com. In addition, you can read my daily posts, find announcements about my next appearance and discover new information at LivExceptionally.com. It’s a scary, but very exciting time for me. Don’t know why I’ve never like the idea of “new year’s resolutions”, since I’ve always liked looking at my life and identifying things that I’d like to change at the end of each year. I know, I know, it sounds like a “resolution” to me, too! Whatever the terminology, I think the new year
provides a perfect opportunity for change. So, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts (resolutions) for 2013. I’m going to: 1.
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Exercise The Power of Choice --- I’m going to enjoy each day to the absolute fullest. Weather, “bad luck” or other people will not dictate “what kind of day I’m having.” I’m going to choose to appreciate each day for what it is --- a gift! Let The Important People In My Life Know They Are Important --- Unfortunately, I get so busy I often forget to take time to let others know they are important. To really show someone they matter, you have to be willing to talk, more or less; listen, more or less; and be willing to put intention into action. Be Grateful For More And Ask For Less --- Sometimes, my focus is more on what I don’t have than what I do. When I consider how blessed I am, I should be ashamed.
All I know is that I want to live life differently, live better, live at a different level in 2013 than in 2012. My phrase for how I want to live is “Live Exceptionally.” So, my friends, Live Exceptionally in 2013! Happy New Year! Chris
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Christopher Page 33 L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He
Christopher L. Johnson
Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in PreLaw, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at the post-secondary level; and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition, he is a partner in and Operations Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. He speaks to his students and to others about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our own lives. He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his writings and thoughts can be found at www.downthebarnaisle.com.
Looking — A Soul’s Journey
Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in Pre-Law, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law for more than 10 years in Indiana, he resigned and became the legal advisor to the Superintendent of the state’s largest prison. He served as Professor and Program Chair of Criminal Justice and Business at the ing , “ ... an inspirlevel; post-secondary and currently teaches Criminal Justice at Kokomo High School. In addition, he is a partner in and Operabeautif ul , tions Manager of a thoroughbred breeding and racing farm. He thought and prov oking speaks to hisandstudents to others about the importance of “taking snapshots of the moments” in life as a way of reflecting on our exploration of his own inner world, through the world around him ... ” $25.00 own lives.illustrated He can be reached at cutter0430@gmail.com, and his — Dr. Rachelle Steiner, MD writings and thoughts can be found at www.LivExceptionally.com
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Hay Options - Quality is the Deciding Factor Š Jarihin | Dreamstime.com
Article By Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM
This month Dr. Fisch answers a question from one of our readers.
Doc,
I have some questions about hay. First of all I have heard horses can get diseases from wild animals defecating in the hay. Is that true? Second, since there is supposed to be another shortage of hay, what is the best kind of hay to feed and how can I get the most bang for my buck? Yes your horses can get diseases from animals such as opossums defecating in the hay, feed, or just on the grass. They can be carriers of an organism called sarcocystis neurona which causes EPM or Equine Protozoal Myelitis. EPM is a neurological disease that can cause symptoms anywhere from periodic stumbling to complete inability to walk. So one way to prevent this disease is to keep opossums out of your feed and hay supply. The best kind of hay to feed is excellent quality hay, meaning excellent quality Coastal Bermuda grass hay is better than medium or poor quality alfalfa hay. Hay should be dust free, dry and smell good and fresh. You can get your hay analyzed by the Department of Agriculture or the local ag extension office. This is more important to have done depending on what class of horses you are feeding. Proper protein, calcium and phosphorous levels are very important in growing, lactating and pregnant horses. It is also important to a slightly lesser degree in performance horses. Horses hanging out in a pasture or Page 34
who go for an occasional weekend ride have more latitude with their nutritional requirements. When deciding what hay to buy, always let quality be the deciding factor. You may be able to buy lower quality hay for less money but you will need to feed more of it and it usually causes digestive or respiratory problems somewhere down the line. So in the end you probably pay more for the lower quality hay. Your horses’ diet should be based on the forage with grain as a supplement and not the other way around. If forage is the basis of the diet, it needs to be excellent quality for maximum health and performance. Recurrent airway obstruction, otherwise known as heaves, chronic obstructive lung disease, chronic airway disease, etc. is a common respiratory disease which shows signs of bronchospasm, mucous production and an accumulation of cells called neutrophils which indicate infection or inflammation and it is many times caused by feeding dusty or moldy hay. The main indicator of this disease is a recurrent cough. This cough may express itself as anything from a one or two coughs as the horse starts working to a horse that spends most of the day coughing. The more extreme cases exhibit respiratory difficulty. The majority of RAO cases are the result of hypersensitivity in the lungs to inhaled allergens. The most common antigens are dust and molds. Periodic bronchoconstriction will cause an accumulation of mucus and neutrophils. Most of these cases are in horses kept in barns. There is a
expense and are probably less valuable than history, physical exam and a BAL.
similar condition in the southern part of the United States that is called summer pasture associated obstructive disease. The condition in these horses usually improves when the horse is stabled because it is usually caused by certain grasses and their seed heads. Besides a chronic cough of varying degrees, other signs include nasal discharge and labored expiration of air. Horses with severe cases will have “heave lines”. The heave lines are actually hypertrophied abdominal muscles which assist in pushing air out of the lungs. The reason the lungs need assistance in getting the air out of the lungs versus into the lungs such as in cases of pneumonia, is that the bronchioles are swollen to such an extent that the air is trapped in the bronchioles and alveoli where the exchange of oxygen takes place. The more advanced cases will exhibit flared nostrils and increased respiratory rates. When the lungs are listened to the veterinarian will hear expiratory wheezes in the lungs and there may be a rattle in the trachea from excess mucous. Some horses end up spending so much energy breathing that they actually loose weight. Blood work will many times be normal unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. If the case has been fairly long standing, there will many times be a secondary bacterial infection and that infection will need to be treated with the appropriate antibiotics. The diagnosis is many times based on clinical signs and history of the horse. The most accurate way to diagnose RAO is with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Certain cells such as neutrophils and eosinophils in the BAL are indicators of RAO. A BAL is fairly easy to perform. A special tube is inserted into the lungs and 60 to 200 mls of sterile lactated ringers is infused into the lungs. When the horse coughs the fluid back up it is collected in the same tube and evaluated microscopically. This fluid can be cultured but the better way to culture the lungs is with a transtracheal wash (TTW). A TTW is a little more invasive than a BAL because it requires that a small incision be made into the trachea. However the fluid that is obtained is more accurate for culture for infection as it doesn’t pass through the nose but comes straight from the trachea. It is performed with a small amount of sterile fluid being infused into the lungs and collecting what the horse coughs up similar to the BAL. The fluid is cultured and the horse is treated with the appropriate antibiotics. Other ways to add to the diagnostic data are thoracic radiographs and ultrasound. However these diagnostic modalities greatly add to the We would like to help you get your horse health questions answered by a knowledgeable equine veterinarian. Submit your questions to us via email, we will present them to a qualified veteranarian that specialize in equine health and then publish the question along with the vet’s response in a future issue of The Horse Resource. Ask away..... Send questions to us at: thehorseresource@msn.com Subject line: “Ask the Vet”
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The most important treatment by far for RAO is to manage the environment. Many horses will respond very favorably to merely decreasing the amount of mold and dust in the environment. Make sure the shavings are clean and dust free. Round bales can be major culprits in creating RAO horses. Round bales that get any amount of mold in them at all require the horse to put his head directly into the mold and dust and breathe them into his lungs. Hay should be free of dust and if need be the hay should be watered down before feeding. Grain should also be dust free and soaked if needed. Pastures should be kept mowed and as free of weeds and grass that is seeding out as possible. There are a few treatments for RAO including acupuncture, systemic corticosteroids, clenbuterol, and some aerosolized corticosteroids have been used successfully to treat RAO. It is important to remember that even with drug therapy if the environment is not treated and the causative agent not removed, then it will be difficult to treat many cases of RAO. Systemic corticosteroids have the negative side affect of suppressing the immune system and being a possible cause of laminitis. Clenbuterol is expensive and can cause high heart rates and sweating when given at high doses. It is a good bronchodilator however and does not have laminitis causing properties. The aerosol corticosteroids work well in many cases but they require treatment every 4 to 12hours. They are normally effective in mild to moderate cases of RAO and can be used along with systemic therapy in more severe cases. Due to the low bioavailability the aerosolized corticosteroid have less potential for adrenal gland suppression. There are different types of aerosolized corticosteroids so it is good to discuss these with your equine veterinarian and decide which one will work best in your situation. There will usually be a response with most of these treatments within 24 hours but all treatments should be based on an accurate diagnosis and examination by your equine veterinarian. As always an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always keep your barn, feed and hay as dust and mold free as possible. Early and accurate diagnosis is always better than a delayed diagnosis and treatment. If RAO has gone on in the lungs for some time, the damage and fibrosis in the lungs may be irreversible. RAO is like a snowball. The longer it goes untreated the worse it gets and the more irreversible it becomes. Whenever you have the first inkling that your horse has a respiratory problem, always get it checked out by your equine veterinarian. The initial stages of RAO can prevent a horse from performing to his maximum ability. The advanced stages may prevent him from living. I’ll bet you never thought that the hay you choose to feed your horses could have such positive or negative consequences. Life is all about choices. Make sure you make the right ones. Like most other decisions, taking the time to choose quality over other factors will be healthier for your horses and more cost effective for you.
Stephen D. Fisch, DVM AVS Equine Hospital located at 9085 Magnolia Hill Drive Tallahassee, FL 32309. Visit their website at www.avsequinehospital.com or call 850-386-3619
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Cowboy Mounted Shooting Raw Horsepower - Hard Ridin’ - Straight Shootin’ Photo provided by Mr Quigley Photography WWW.MR QUIGLEY PHOTOGRAPHY. com;
1st Ohio Cowboy Mounted Shooters Greetings... The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over, now its time to kick back in front of the fire and enjoy all the wonderful days of winter! I do admit that the weather has been unusually mild up to and through December, just hope we aren’t in for a bitter next couple of months! I personally don’t mind the snow too much, however I just can’t handle that oh-so cold wind anymore! President, Joyce Nelson called the 1st Ohio meeting to order. Number 1- on the agenda was to decide on the amount of shopping money to be allotted to the banquet committee for our year end celebration. The banquet committee, Andrea Imler, Diane Sage and Becky Ashcraft were anxious to get shopping for the special treasures to be presented to members. The 12th Annual 1st Ohio Year End banquet will be held January 26th at the Kings Island Inn & Resort in Mason, Ohio.
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Finalizing the event schedule was #2 on the agenda, with the dates of 2013 being confirmed;
Balloon Setters, if you are interested in setting balloons at one of our shoots as a fund raiser for your organization, contact Rick Sage at 513.662.6150. He will give you details of the job and how your organization can earn money.
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April 6, New Shooter Clinic at the Ray Faustman Ranch in Fairborne, OH. May 24, (Friday) New Riders Clinic at the Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, Ohio. May 25, (Saturday) Draw To The Straight-Poker Run Shoot, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, Ohio. May 26, (Sunday) Memorial Day Ambush, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown.
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September 15, (Sunday) Wire to Wire Shoot, Warren County Fairgrounds, OH.
October 12, (Saturday) Tuff Enough to Go Pink, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, OH • October 13, (Sunday) Octoberfest ZinMiamitown, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, OH. Details for all the listed shoots are available at www.1stohio.com
Membership; 1st Ohio CMSA is a non-profit organization promoting the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting with members in Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. Membership is open to anyone who loves to ride and shoot. We are a family friendly sport and all ages are welcome. Join now to take advantage of an exciting year of Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
August 23, (Friday) 3 stage match, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, OH. August 24, (Saturday) Rob Hubert Memorial Shoot, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, OH August 25, (Sunday) Hot Fun At Miamitown, Gymkhana Arena, Miamitown, OH.
Sponsorship Opportunities; 1st Ohio is financed through membership fees, sponsors, donations and fund raising events. One advantage to sponsorship is the positive word of mouth our members generate for your company. Your business will also receive exposure through a variety of advertising options. We currently offer several levels of Sponsorship Opportunities to allow you to choose the level that best fits your budget. For all companies, business and individuals, our members and competitors are professionals who love the sport, we are loyal and support the people and business that support us. If your interested is being a sponsor, check out the information at www.1stohio.com or contact a member or officer.
September 13, (Friday) Fun Shoot, Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, OH. September 14, (Saturday) Run For the Money, Warren County Fairgrounds, OH.
“WELCOME” to the Black Swamp Bandits a brand- new Ohio club! President Brad Lumbrezer has scheduled December 28-29 & 30, 2012 at the WB Ranch and Arena in Swanton, Ohio. If you would like more information about the Black Swamp Bandits and Cowboy Mounted
June 14-15 & 16, Midwest Region Shootout, Circle G Arena, Lewisburg, Ohio.
CMSA News Shooting in this area contact Brad Lumbrezer at 419.583.6737 Happy Birthday! on January 9th to Charles Neltner and January 22nd to President, Joyce Nelson. Watch for upcoming shoots and clinics and give Mounted Shooting a try, “it’s the most fun you will ever have on horseback”! You know you want too... www.1stohio.com will give you all the information about our club or give me a call! Spectators at our events are always welcome and admission is FREE! Got news...shoot it to me! Buckskin Barbee CMSA #1483 513.479.5984 cmsa65@aol.com
www.indianaroughriders.com Indiana Rough Riders Check out the Indiana Rough Riders’ on line at www.indianaroughriders.com. Keep those cylinders spinnin’ and God Bless! Bryan McDonald, IRR President
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TEEN CORRAL w/Clint Van
Happy New Year!! I am writing this on my way home from Oklahoma City and the BFA World Championships... in between doing homework and studying for finals. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is enjoying their Christmas break as much as I am. I plan on spending some time in Florida before going back to school. This month I want to introduce to you a friend I have barrel raced with since we were in pee wee barrels together.
Photo by: Judy Pollert
Forever friends Meeks....
Kelsie
(Picture at right: Kelsie and Clint back in “the day.”)
KELSIE MEEKS Name: Kelsie (Renee) Meeks Age: 19 Siblings: Two sisters, Alicia Meeks and Carrie Lukemire. Alicia rides. Carrie took a break to raise her baby. Will start back when Mattie gets older. Parents: Jessie (Berchtold) Meeks is my mother. Kelly Meeks is my father. When did you start riding? I have rode horses all my life. I was on a horse with my dad in Oklahoma City the year I was born. (He was Reserve World Champion that year.) Who taught you to ride? Both of my parents taught me to ride. Mom does not ride anymore. She used to be tough (before she had me, she says lol.) Dad still breaks and trains horses. Everytime I have trouble with my horse he tries to help me fix it if I’m not too stubborn about it. Where do you live? We live in Pleasant Plain (Ohio) where I have always grown up.
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TEEN CORRAL w/Clint Van
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Truck- Dodge Trailer- Bloomer Food- Steak Color- Green Saddle- Pro Rider Bit - Hackamore or Full Cheek Clint, Kel
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an Quart Favorite er Horse Congress Show? My all time favorite show is the All American Quarter Horse Congress. My parents got married there and a year later I was almost born there.
Favorite rider? My favorite rider is my dad. I look up to him in the horse industry. He is a great hand with a horse. Favorite Horse? My favorite horse would have to be Hoosier Fame. I used to love when Troy (Crumrine) would bring him to shows and let me ride him. He is just a big play baby. Where do you see yourself in ten years? Ten years from now I see myself owning my own western wear. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I love clothes. FAVORITES: My favorite color is green. I love to eat steak. All my saddles are Pro Riders. They are all ones that I’ve won, we have never bought a saddle.
Your horses and a little about them: I ride a quarter horse named OJ. He is a bay gelding, 6 years old and is by Striking Colors who goes back to Striking Distance. And his mommy is Cozy B Quick who is by Ol Roy Browning.
If I were to pick a favorite bit, it would be either a hackamore or a full cheek. Dad puts a full cheek on everything he rides so I’m used to them. I often use a loomas gag as well. I am a huge fan of Dodge trucks and who isn’t a Bloomer trailer fan???
Hobbies? I often spend time with my niece Mattie who will soon be three. She has three ponies and enjoys riding as much as she can. Where do you work? I work at a western wear/tack/feed store called Liberty Western in Lebanon, OH. We have all kinds of clothes, feed and tack. School? I graduated high school this year and do not have plans yet of going to college.
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My New Years resolution would be to finally get my horse
Be safe! New years resolution to loose weight or just want better nutrition? Contact me.... Run hard,
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, had 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, 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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Team Indiana 2012 in Gallup, NM at this year’s National Junior High Division Finals.
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s 2012 comes to a close there are so many things to be thankful for and reflect on from the completion of the 20112012 season to the new start of the 20122013 IJRA season.
IJRA is blessed to have so many wonderful families and members that make each year special and full of memories. We would like to thank all of the people who volunteer their time and energy to make our association the best that it can be for all of the kids.
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Thank you to all of the families who have taken on the big job of hosting a rodeo. A special thanks to the Whitten family for hosting the 2011-2012 State Finals. It is always a big job to put the Finals together. Thank you to all of the families to helped organize games, the carry in, silent auction and found sponsors to make our finals possible and memorable. Thank you Chris Keller and Tami White for all of the work, time and effort that goes in to the Cinch Team. What an exciting year for all of the Junior High Division Team Indiana! We had two Top 20 finishers, one National Champion and a National Junior High Division Secretary position filled by Team Indiana! Each Junior High Division member played an important part in Team Indiana’s successful season! Thank you mom’s and dad’s who organize fundraisers, cheer on all the kids as if they were your own and for the miles traveled and fuel tanks emptied and filled all to watch your kids reach for their goals and dreams/ Thank you Matt Thomas, Katrina Banta, Sherri Zimmerman and Monica Shreeve for all you do in your elected positions. Angie Lowe and Angela Pitchford have joined the Board in this new season. Thank you to all of the Board Members for taking the extra time you give to the association. A special Thank You to Scott Colby who does much more than his Vice President position requires. Scott is always more than happy to help anyone and often takes care of staking the pen, working the ground or many of the other important jobs that come up during a rodeo weekend. Scott is known for being able to solve a problem in a heartbeat and does it with a smile on
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his face. I don’t know if all of the families know how much Scott does as he is never one to draw attention to himself and often is finished with a job before someone even realizes that it will need done. Thank you, Scott, for all you do for the association and the kids! Thank you to our sponsors and donors. Without all of you, our kids would not be able to compete, learn and grow. You also make it possible for the great awards that the kids work for each year. Thank you to our EMT’s, Bull Fighters, Stock Contractors, Judges and Arena Crew. You are all very important to our association and are thankful that you have the kid’s safety and needs as your number one priority. Thank you to the Morris, Petro, and Yadon families and the sponsors of Jr. Cowboy Church. The kids look forward to your Saturday Night Round-ups and the fun events you put together. Thank you David Morris and family for leading our families in Cowboy Church as well. Lisa Colby, thank you for all of the memorable moments you have captured on your camera. You willingness to take pictures of all of the contestants and share your talent with families is certainly recognized. You have gone above and beyond in creating so many awards and in creating slide shows that we will all enjoy for many years to come. Thank you, Jeff Banta and Chris Hurley, for all the long hours during performance and slack as the Arena Director. Our rodeos ran smoothly and your part in that was instrumental. Always having a front row seat
IJRA News has its advantages and disadvantages, but we appreciate all of the hats you picked up, the mud you wore and the dust you ate as you stepped up to help all of the kids. Thank you Jarrad Lancaster for taking on this adventure in our new season. The Swan Family is helping our Preschool Rodeo contestants learn the ins and outs of the rodeo events. Watching the kids start in the preschool rodeo and move their way up through the association is amazing. Thank you to the families who donate prizes and awards to all of the preschool kids.
Above left: Jack Overshiner with his grandchildren Maci Stukowski and Dylan Watson. Jack was presented this handmade guitar by all of the IJRA members in appreciation for all he has done for the association. Above rIght: Jack doing what he does best!
Thank you Lois Thomas for the wonderful job you did as our IJRA Princess in 2011-2012. You are an outstanding role model and really did a lot to promote our association. Thank you to Caren and Dale Thomas for all you did to support Lois as our Princess. Congratulations to Alyssa Griffiths as our 2012-2013 IJRA Princess. We look forward to all you will add to our association in the year to come. One person that must be recognized for his importance in our association is Jack Overshiner. Jack has a gift that he has shared with so many families and so many contestants. Jack has given each contestant their time in the spotlight and is always the first to cheer them on during a great run or lift them up when things don’t go as planned. Jack’s voice is the only voice our family has known in IJRA. Thank you Jack, for withstanding the cold, heat, sweat, rain, and of course Jeff and Butch. You have truly left your mark on all of the families in IJRA.
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SPOTLIGHT
2011-2012 Eighth Grade Grads
Some of our 8th grade graduates had a little to share about their IJRA experience. We wish them all the best of luck as they continue on in IHSRA and beyond.
Michael Shreeve My events that I have been
in are Steer daubing, Chute Dogging, Breakaway, Calf Roping, and Bull Riding. I’ve been in IJRA for 5 years and my favorite event is Bull Riding. My accomplishments that I have reached are sportsmanship and to just learn how to rodeo and to win the Bull Riding. My goals for the future are to win High School rodeo in the Bull Riding and go to college for rodeo and to make it in the PBR.
Left to right: Back - Jordan Banta, Michael Shreeve, Dylan Watson, Lane McPheeters Front - Sydney Hurley, Renae Johnson, Mary Lloyd, Lois Thomas
Lois Thomas I have been in IJRA for three years and
they have been a great three years. IJRA has taught me so many new things and so many life skills. Without Junior Rodeo, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I have many people to thank: all of the committee and board members who keep the rodeo running, all of the talented kids who I compete with, all of the extra volunteers, my brother, my uncle, my grandmother, the rest of my family, and most importantly my mom and dad. I encourage the younger kids to never give up, do your best, and most importantly to have fun. I am sad to be leaving IJRA, but very excited to start High School rodeo and the many rodeos after that.
Mary Lloyd
The past nine years in Junior Rodeo have been the ride of a lifetime. Thanks to the Keller family, I’ve been able to make these last two years the best with the horse of my dreams, Dolly. Abby Frey and Chris Keller have been a huge help to boost my confidence and my skill with Dolly, and I appreciate everything they have done for me. I also believe my brother has been a huge inspiration to me from the start. If he would have stayed his skater boy self other than beg to ride bulls, I’m not sure where I would be today. He has inspired me to be the best I can be and to never give up no matter how bad I am or whoever puts me down. He may beat me up, but like he always told my parents, “I’m just mak-
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ing her stronger!” When I was younger, my sister was my biggest competition. No matter what time I got, as long as I beat my sister, my day would be complete. Dale Thomas has always been there when my dad had to go pull a bull rope or two. He has kept me calm and ready to turn some barrels, weave through some poles, and tie some goats. But most of all I would like to thank my parents for all of the entry fees they paid and the miles they have driven. I wonder where I would be today without them. Last but not least, I would like to thank all of the parents and sponsors who made the IJRA possible. I will miss all of the great people in the IJRA and hope to see them all compete in high school rodeo. Peaace out! Muah J
Jordan Banta
I had a lot of fun competing in IJRA for nine years. I’ve done some amazing things in IJRA. I’ve tried to help out all I could. I’ve done all sorts of events and met a lot of nice people. I’m going to miss it but I’ve already met a lot of people in High School rodeo. I’ve also got Abbi and Olivia White and Maci Zimmerman as my sisters.
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Wow, it seems that winter is slowing down but with dreams of new gear and possibly new horses dancing in our heads, we are looking forward to spending the Holidays with our families. The Indiana High School Rodeo season has been off for winter since our last rodeo in Greenville, KY, November 10 & 11, and the rodeo kids are restless already. Have you ever wondered what rodeo kids do during their Off-Season? Well, I will let you in on what happens during a High School Rodeo kid’s off season. I am down in the Southern part of Indiana, practicing during my Off-Season. Many rodeo kids, throughout the state of Indiana, like to keep training and practicing on the fundamentals of each and every run. Perfection can never be mastered unless you keep practicing perfect. But down south and even up north weather is always unpredictable, and that affects a lot of practicing time. Some of the INHSRA kids participate in winter sports, such as; goat roping, jackpots, indoor shows, weight lifting, swimming, basketball and other indoors type of activities, plus this is the Holiday season so time with the family is important. We do miss our rodeo family but will soon be on the road again in the spring.
As the Off-Season drags on, the INHSRA Board held meetings on planning and getting the Spring Season all lined out. The next INHSRA Event is going to be the Cowboy Prom held at Columbus Indiana in February. Cowboy prom is where the INHSRA holds a meeting and a dinner; afterwards the kids enjoy a dance while the parents attend a Scholarship Auction. This is a time to celebrate our time together and socialize. Sometimes it seems the parents have more fun, at least they seem to joke and laugh a lot. The 1st INHSRA Rodeo of the year is going to be held in Princeton, IN, March 23 & 24. Mark your calendars, because the INHSRA kids are counting down the months, weeks, days, and hours. So, brush out the winter fur and dust off your gear, it soon will be here, our first rodeo of the new 2013 year! Sincerely, Camrie Goodson “Miss Indiana High School Rodeo Queen 2012-2013”
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Closure...or Not?
w/ Christa Conway
Just Pray About It & Move On Sometimes it takes closure to start anew.... and sometimes you just have to move on and wait for God to bring (or not bring) the closure in his time. I’ll have to admit that when something happens to me personally and it upsets me in any way, I want to get it resolved. And I want to get it resolved right now. You see, I have a tendency to be a “worrier” and I need what some would refer to as “closure.” (Sometimes my husband says it’s just “the last word.” lol!) As an adult I have learned that in most cases it is possible to get a solution/resolution/ closure...... and in most cases that is what happens. As an adult I have also realized that if another person is involved in an upsetting situation and contacting them is necessary to get a resolution. This can be a problem. Let’s say the other person involved doesn’t want a resolution....for whatever reason. Maybe they know they were in the wrong.... maybe they thrive on drama (and the attention from the drama) and know that with a resolution the drama stops. This can make it hard for someone who is desiring closure to come to terms with a situation and move on. What should you do in this case? It’s tough to have to move forward without closure, right? I know, I’ve been there. After a lot of worrying and crying, I finally learned that I needed to STOP. I needed to stop the worrying about things out of my control. I needed to stop the crying about things that I couldn’t change. I needed to pray. Give it to God, leave it at the cross....however you want to phrase it - it all boils down to letting God handle it in HIS time. If you’ve done all you can do and feel like you’ve hit a wall in a situation, just step back and breathe.... then just close your eyes and pray. Pray about the situation, pray for the person/ people involved in the situation, pray for peace, pray for God to handle it, pray for God’s will.......just pray. That’s what God tells us to do. Luke 6:28 (KJV) Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Matthew 26:41 (KJV) Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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Mark 11:25 (KJV) And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Luke 18:1 (KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Ephesians 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Colossians 1:3 (KJV) We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
There will most likely come a time when you are supposed to “act” again, but don’t be rash and demand closure. Remember that God has a plan. Even though we cannot see HIS PLAN as it is unfolding right now, we will look back one day and understand (either from here or from the other side) that he was in control all
along. All we need to do is take one step at a time, makinge sure we aren’t stepping to quickly and getting out head of God and his plan for us. Like I said, closure is something that most people desire....unfortunately it’s just not something that happens 100% of the time. If we are to get any kind of comfort or any kind of peace and resolution from a situation, we need to be in line with God’s will to get there. The best way to get that kind of peace (with or without the closure we so desire) is to talk to Gaod...and talk to God often. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) Pray without ceasing.
Until next month.... Have a Blessed & Happy New Year! Happy Trails & God Bless! Christa
On the Trail
By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church
OL’ SLIP They say he was off center That’s why they called him Slip Never had much to say Or gave any lip
Livin` in the wild Sleepin` under the stars Fightin` off the wolves Dealin` with his scars
So I’ll keep gatherin` strays And to you’ll I’ll pray Yep, folks will call me Slip Cause I ain’t got much to say
Yep Slip was purty handy But just`a bit strange He’d spent all his life Livin` on the range
Then one bright morn While trackin` a scrubby stray There in the thick brush Slip looked up to pray
But you will know better Cause I’ve seen the light Those scars are now healed As I meditate day and night
He loved to gather strays Just him and his blue roan Would stay gone for months Ridin` all alone
He cried out dear Lord The boys all call me Slip But I know I’m yours Always in your grip
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer
Ol` Slip would bring`em in Then head back to the brush The boys didn’t understand Why he was in such`a rush
Lord you know my past And why I live in the wild Thank you for your love Now I’m your child
By: Bro. Brad Curtis Vilonia, AR 1/8/12
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 2011/2012
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Happy New Year! Read past issues of our Christian Cowboy Collection and the Christian Barrel Racer’s Newsletter at the website below!
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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
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No Winner Yet! We still don’t have a winner in our December Mystery of the Month Contest. We’ve had a couple of good guesses, but no one has named all three correctly. The Mystery trio of two cowboys and a cowgirl are shown trying on hats and having what looks to be a great time in a western store somewhere. If you can identify these three and maybe the year then send us an email or give us a call to win your choice of a one year subscription to The Horse Resource, a “Horsey Hat” or a “Horsey-T.” Call 765-744-7363 or email thehorseresource@ msn.com with your answer!
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2013 Fee: $1,000 - Cooled Semen Available With Considerations
Eligibilities: Iowa Double Gold, QHRAI, FQHRA, MQHRA
(Streakin La Jolla si 99-Pockatus Gold si 98, Rocket Wrangler si 97)
Multiple Stakes Sire! Multiple AAA Stakes Sire! Sire of Multiple Barrel Race Champions! 2013 Fee: $1,000 Limited Frozen Semen Only
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$328,594
(Dash For Cash si 114-Audra Do si 101, Jet Spice si 99)
Champion/Champion Sire! Sire of Money Earners of Nearly $12 Million! 2013 Fee: Private Treaty • Limited Frozen Semen Only
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