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Horse Resource VOLUME 9

ISSUE 7

JULY 2016

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR A Letter from the Editor

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hope your month has been as great as mine. I’m just now getting time to reflect and I realize that sometimes I forget to stop and thank the good Lord up above for all the blessings he has given me while I’m here on this earth. I honestly never thought I’d be thankful to be doing anything other than showing horses in my free time, but we’ve done a lot of travelling with our kids this year with things other than horse shows and I have not lost my mind (don’t ask my husband, he may disagree wink, wink.) I have actually really enjoyed going to volleyball tournaments and golf meets, although I still compare everything to a horse show and I keep telling my daughter that we should just take the living quarters horse trailer and park in the facility parking lot for the tournaments. No one seems to think that is a good idea. Honestly, I grew up showing horses and didn’t realize there is a whole other world out there of people chasing other sports...haha! Of course now that there is a break from the kids’ activities, we are back to horse shows as a family and I love it!

Until next month.... step outside your comfort zone, try something different, go for a trail ride, check out Cowboy Mounted Shooting, (play some golf or volleyball).....then get back on that horse.....and most importantly, don’t forget to count your blessings on horseback!

God Bless and Ride Safe, Christa Conway

A Little “Barrel Talk”

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

Horses with Thin Tails cecollins0811 Besides braiding them, what are some things that you have done to try and grow out and make a thin tail thicker? cheryl makofka A thin tail is genetics, there is no miracle cure to make the hair come in thicker.

Just like people some have thick some have thin.

If it concerns you buy a tail extension and put it in each and every day kwanatha Not all horses are well endowed, just go get him a a Tail Job gypsykalgirl Good nutrition. I have found Vitamin E helps their manes and tails grow faster.

Southtxponygirl Agree with cheryl makofka I have one gelding that has a awesome tail and thin mane, and another that

has a thin tail and good mane.

Serenity06 My gelding has a thin mane and tail.

He keeps his mane trimmed down by rubbing it out so you can’t tell. Lmao perfectturns MTG is amazing. I had a horse get her tail chewed off, kept it clean and braided for a year and had zero growth. Started putting mtg in it twice a week and not braiding, I’ve had 5-6 inches of growth in 4 months. Plus before her tail was thin, now it’s full and thick Frizzy Lindsay MTG for sure. I MTG my geldings tails and then brush it all out, braid it.

A couple days later do the same thing.

I find that brushing helps, but MTG is a sure bet. ajs2002 DON’T BRAID IT!!! Along with making sure you have the proper nu-

trition. You have to keep the tail soft and not wanting to break. Like everyone else said genetics are genetics and you are only going to be able to do so much. But you want to prevent breakage as much as possible. That means keep it conditioned with something to keep it as non brittle as possible and try to keep them from swishing it as much as possible during bug season.

Karol Don’t touch it! I condition my gelding’s tail, but I only use a corse body brush once a month. When I leave his tail alone it will get thicker and longer.

LMS Flax, 1 cup per day per horse.

Lph88311 We trim our horses tails and it helps them grow. It also helps all the hair eventually become the same length so it appears thicker. It works best to trim them after they have been washed , conditioned and brushed

so you don’t trim it uneven. Having their tail trimmed (not short, just not dragging the ground) can also prevent them stepping on it and pulling it out.

Good Luck!

SKM Hate MTG. It stinks and will burn horses with thin skin. hammer_time I agree. I don’t see the appeal with MTG. I like to brush once a week to detangle, and keep in a very loose braid mostly at the bottom of the tail.

If I need to take it out, I brush with a body brush like someone else mentioned.

Genetics play lay a big part. I’ve also heard some people using BioMane.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION Table of Contents Articles Page Letter From Editor A Little Barrel Talk Table of Contents & The Staff Calendar of Events My Daddy Always Said NPBA News Barrel Horse World Calendar of Events QHRAI News Ask the Vet w/Dr. Steve Fisch CMSA News Teen Corral w/Clint Van IJRA Rodeo News IHSRA News Christian Cowboy Collection Bro Brad Curtis - On the Trail Looking - A Soul’s Journey Business Card Directory Stallion Directory Classifieds Barks N Bits w/Bella Li’l Cowpokes Corral Find the Hidden Horseshoe

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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!

* Showbill/flyer/info on website JULY 2016

1-2 -Mid States Team Tournament Noble Co. Grnds. Kendallville, IN *1-3 - Cloverdale, IN @ C Bar C Expo - 4th Annual Chalee Gilliland Memorial Barrels & Bling Benefit Barrel Race - IBRA Super Show, NBR, BFA, BBR, WPRA - Added $$$ - Saddles and awards. More info and entry form visit thehorseresource.net to see flyer *2-4 - Auburn, IN @ Fairgrounds - 708 South Union Street - Bricker Barrel Racing Productions Sizzler Series - IBRA, NBHA, NPBA & GBRA, Added $, More event or series info visit www.brickerbarrelracing.com *8-10 - Edinburgh IN @ Hoosier Horse Park - 3rd Annual Bash 4 Cash - 3 Day IBRA Super Show, Best of the Best, On the Road, NPBA, WBR, Sizzler Series - Added $$$ & Awards, More event or series info visit www. thehorseresource.net or call 812-6574306, 502-663-1824 or 812-350-9065 9 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - ALL Quarter Horse Racing ALL day - Indiana Grand QHRAI Derby Finals, Heartland Futurity Trials, Bradford Stakes, Blue River Derby Stake Trialswww. indianaquarterhorseracing.com 13 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Ellen’s Lucky Star Stakes, Snack Stakes - www.itoba.com or www.indianagrand.com *14 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Halter & Pleasure only starts at 9:00 APHA & OCAP For more info visit www. navajosaddleclub.us *15-17 - Columbia City, IN @ Mizpah

Shrine Horse Grounds - Bricker Barrel Racing Productions Sizzler Series IBRA, NPBA & GBRA, Added $, More event or series info visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com 16 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Grade II Indiana Derby $500,000 added, Grade II Indiana Oaks $200,000 added, Mari Hulman George, Michael G. Schaefer Memorial, Indiana General Assembly Distaff, Warrior Veterans - www. itoba.com or www.indianagrand.com 19 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Brandywine Overnight Stakes - www.itoba.com or www. indianagrand.com 20 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Ta Wee - Listed - www.itoba. com or www.indianagrand.com *22-24 Bluffton, IN @ Wells County Fairgrounds - RLA Barrel Racing - Sizzler Series, IBRA, NPBA & GBRA approved. Added $, For more info on event or series, visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com *23 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Pleasure only starts at 9:00, APHA,OCAP. For more info visit www.navajosaddleclub.us *24 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Contesting only Starts at 9:00am IBRA, Illinois BRA, For more info visit www. navajosaddleclub.us 30 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing - Heartland Futurity Finals, Blue River Derby Stake Finals -, www.indianaquarterhorseracing.com 30-31 IQHA Tim Wilson Show

Rochester, IN

AUGUST 2016

3 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Governor’s Stakes, Indiana First Lady - www.itoba.com or www. indianagrand.com *6 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - 2016 Jackpot Shows -NBHA & IL BRA - Added $$$ - Start time 3pm, Jackpot will not start before 5pm.

Visit us on facebook at M & W Saddle Club or flyer at thehorseresource.net 12 – 13 Speed Show @ Allen Co. Fair Grds. Friday pm. Sat.am. Fort Wayne, IN 13 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - ALL Quarter Horse Racing ALL day - Leader of the Class Stakes, Speed Sale Futurity, Bob Woodard memorial Classic Trials, QHRAI SSA Futurity Trials, QHRAI SSA Derby Trials, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com *13-14 - Huntington, IN @ Chief LaFontaine Saddle Club - Bricker Barrel Racing Productions Sizzler Series - IBRA, NPBA & GBRA, Added $, More event or series info visit www.brickerbarrelracing.com

Finals, QHRAI SSA Futurity Finals, QHRAI SSA Derby Finals, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com *27 - Edinburgh, IN @ Hoosier Horse Park - 2016 ISHA Spring & Fall Open All Breed Shows - Covered Arena PAC, OCAP, PPP, AMHA, WPCSA, ACAP, AHA of IN-Fore more info please contact Donna Skatrud at 317-418-6381 or skatrudarabians@gmail.com *27 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Halter & Pleasure starts at 9:00, Contesting not before 3:00pm. $600 added - IBRA, Illinois BRA, APHA,OCAP. For more info visit www.navajosaddleclub.us *27-28 - Warsaw, IN @ Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Open Contesting Shows - $2,000 added money - Rain or Shine - stalls availabe - Show starts at 10:00am. For more info see showbill at thehorseresource. net or call 574-551-4817 or 574-5516113

SEPTEMBER 2016

*3 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - 2016 Jackpot Shows -NBHA & IL BRA - Added $$$ - Start time 3pm, Jackpot will not start before 5pm.

Visit us on facebook at M & W Saddle Club or flyer at thehorseresource.net

24 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - William Henry Harrison, Shelby County Stakes - www.itoba. com or www.indianagrand.com

*4 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - NBHA & IL BRA - Added $$$ - Start time 9am, Visit us on facebook at M & W Saddle Club or flyer at thehorseresource.net

*26-28 Bluffton, IN @ Wells County Fairgrounds - RLA Barrel Racing - Sizzler Series, IBRA, NPBA & GBRA approved. Added $, For more info on event or series, visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com

4 Benefit Show for St. Jude’s @ Wabash Saddle Club Lagro, IN

27 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Quarter Horse Racing - Bob Memorial Classic

5 Labor Day Show Allen Co. Fort Wayne, In 7 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Centaur Stakes, Indiana Grand, AJ Foyt, Florence Henderson,

MY DadDy Always Said...

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2016 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

MEMBERSHIPS Adult: $40/year Youth: $25/year

(18 and younger as of Jan. 1) **NPBA Memberships run from Jan 1 Dec 31 of current year. Visit the website for a printable Membership Application.

NATIONAL DIRECTORS

Kathy Bawel (812) 630-0455 kbjgo77@yahoo.com Mark Brown (740) 584-6490 brownsquarterhorses1@gmail.com (502)271-0225 Cindy McWilliams eyeequestrian@aol.com Kristine Nagy (330)472-7410 truebelue@gmail.com Chip Nicholson C(724)323-3297 cnl@lhtot.com H(724)455-4007 Charlie Peoples (859) 472-5881 bunniesnsuch2@yahoo.com Eric Schulkers (859)802-5582 Eric@jimoleefarm.com PRESIDENT Steve Thomas (859)462-7913 sthomas@DarPro.com

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*9-11 - Edinburgh, IN @ Hoosier Horse Park - 42nd Annual Indiana Barrel Racing Futurity - $6,000 Added 2D Futurity - Open Sweeps, Derby, Youth and more! Bonus $$$ to highest placing Certified Indiana Bred in Fut & Open sponsored by QHRAI - KISS stallion incentive, Future Fortunes, BFA, On the Road & IBRA Super Show. For more info watch future issues or call 317-535-7191 10 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - ALL Quarter Horse Racing ALL day - Sterlie Bertram Memorial Trials, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com *10 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Pleasure only - starts at 9:00, APHA,OCAP. For more info visit www.navajosaddleclub.us *10-12 - Bittersweet Farm, Michigan - Sizzler Series Approved. For more info on event or series, visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com 14 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Brickyard, Merrillville, Hillsdale, City of Anderson, - www.

June 3-5, 2016 - C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN Bigger & Better with New Prizes & Class Lineup!

NPBA STATE DIRECTORS ALABAMA: Mark Brown (740)584-6490 or brownsquarterhorses1@gmail.com ARKANSAS: Doug Smith (870) 346-5906 or smithgtrh@centrytel.net ARIZONA: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 or kristow@wildblue.net CALIFORNIA: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 or kristow@wildblue.net COLORADO: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 or amyodanielnpba@outlook.com DELAWARE: Doug Leasor (413) 668-8961 or lopinslow@charter.net GEORGIA: Michelle Krumm (770) 295-9410 or mykrumm@gmail.com FLORIDA: Michelle Krumm (770 295-9410 or mykrumm@gmail.com ILLINOIS: Troy Priddy (618) 927-1857 or troypriddy@yahoo.com INDIANA: Ross and Rhoda Carnahan (812) 881-9812 or Hoosierpoles@aol.com IOWA: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 or amyodanielnpba@outlook.com KANSAS: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 or amyodanielnpba@outlook.com KENTUCKY: Theresa Peoples (859) 3227824 bunniesnsuch2@yahoo.com

itoba.com or www.indianagrand.com 16-18 Salamonie Riders Rendezvous Swap 10-12 on the 18th Lost Bridge West FMI-260-468-2127 *17 - Denver, IN @ Denver Saddle Club - Sizzler Series - For more info on event or series, visit www. brickerbarrelracing.com *17 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - Open show - Contesting NBHA ONLY - Seperate Showbill - For more info visit www.navajosaddleclub.us 17-18 Wabash Saddle Club Horse Show Lagro, IN *17-18 - Fox Valley Saddle Association Grounds, Hampshire, IL, All Breed Open classes and ABRA Approved classes. Flat Rate fee for ABRA & All Breed Horses, Series High Point Buckles year end awards and more. http://www.swbuckskin. com for more information. Kathy Yager, 920-397-7678 or email kathyyager13@gmail.com 24 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino Quarter Horse Racing - Sterlie Bertram Memorial Finals, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com

LOUISIANA: Melissa Reeme (318) 268-4647 ladybug_lissa@hotmail.com MAINE: Carolyn Richens (207) 487-5833 (207)487-3687carolyn@tackstop.com MARYLAND: Kristine Nagy (330) 472-7410 or truebelue@gmail.com MASSACHUSETTS: Doug Leasor (413) 6688961 or lopinslow@charter.net MICHIGAN: Diane Loosenort (616) 4509189 or treelineranch@aol.com MISSISSIPPI: Wendy Thornburg (601) 5405095 or bcgchik03@gmail.com MISSOURI: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 or jospmort@yahoo.com NEBRASKA: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 or amyodanielnpba@outlook.com NEVADA: Kate Ristow (805) 238-9948 or kristow@wildblue.net NEW JERSEY: Kristine Nagy (330) 472 7410 or truebelue@gmail.com NEW YORK: Kristine Nagy (330) 472 7410 or truebelue@gmail.com NORTH CAROLINA: Buddy Blackman (910) 813-7881 or npba_nc@yahoo.com NORTH DAKOTA: Dawn Mutchelknaus (605) 451-1611 or dawnm@dakotalandfcu.com

OCTOBER 2016

*1 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - 2016 Jackpot Shows -NBHA & IL BRA - Added $$$ - Start time 3pm, Jackpot will not start before 5pm.

Visit us on facebook at M & W Saddle Club or flyer at thehorseresource.net *2 - Danville, IL @ M & W Saddle Club - NBHA & IL BRA - Added $$$ - Start time 9am, Visit us on facebook at M & W Saddle Club or flyer at thehorseresource.net 5 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - Gus Grissom, Richmond, Crown Ambassador, Indiana Stallion Fillies - www.itoba.com or www. indianagrand.com 8 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - ALL Quarter Horse Racing ALL day - Miss Roxie Little Futurity Trials, Governors Stakes Trials, QHRAI Derby Trials, Hoosier Park Classic, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com *8 - Kouts, IN @ Navajo Saddle Club - FUN SHOW - For more info visit www.navajosaddleclub.us *14-16 - New Castle, IN @ Henry

OHIO: Donald and Angie Robinson (740) 525-6566 or dna.robinson@hotmail.com OKLAHOMA: Sherry Martin (918) 8430256 or sherrymartin6223@yahoo.com PENNSYLVANIA: Billi Jo & Dan Jorgenson 724-840-1122 Jorgensond@yahoo.com SOUTH CAROLINA: Buddy Blackman (910) 813-7881 or npba_nc@yahoo.com SOUTH DAKOTA: Dawn Mutchelknaus 605-451-1611 dawnm@dakotalandfcu.com TEXAS: Candace Pratt (940) 395-5521 or cappaints@aol.com TENNESSEE: Josh Morton (731) 431-7496 or jospmort@yahoo.com UTAH: Kate Ristow (805) 238 - 9948 or kristow@wildbluenet WEST VIRGINIA: Joe Hull (724 )984-1309 buck_jeanie57@yahoo.com WYOMING: Amy O’Daniel (402) 639-1238 or amyodanielnpba@outlook.com Canada: Joanne Fisher (416) 573-1876 or Jfisher5577@rogers.com (contact for all shows) Visit www.polebending.org for more info

County Saddle Club - Bricker Barrel Racing Productions Sizzler Series FINALS - NPBA & GBRA, Added $, For more event or series info visit www.brickerbarrelracing.com 22 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - ALL Quarter Horse Racing ALL day - Miss Roxie Little Futurity Finals, Governors Stake Finals, QHRAI Derby Finals, Indiana Championship, www. indianaquarterhorseracing.com 29 - Shelbyville, IN @ Indiana Grand Racing & Casino - Thoroughbred Racing - To Much Coffee, Frances Slocum, Indiana Futurity, Miss Indiana - www.itoba.com or www. indianagrand.com ​We do encourage you to Call before you Haul! (Sometimes events get cancelled or changed)

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For the most up to date list of events visit www.barrelhorseworld.com ALABAMA

7/10 $250 Added Open!! Barnes Ranch Mountain Classic Series Grant, AL

ARKANSAS

7/3 Wild Wind Arena Sunday Saddle Series Imboden, AR 7/3 Eileen Grigg Memorial Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/7 Schools Out Summer Series White Hall, AR 7/8 $100 Added Open 4D if 25 or more Entries Arkadelphia, AR 7/8 $750 Added NBHA AR08 CoSanctioned Mena, AR 7/9 $500 added 4d Barrel Run Camden, AR 7/10 Wild Wind Arena Sunday Saddle Series Imboden, AR 7/11 Border City Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/17 Eileen Grigg Memorial Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/17 Wild Wind Arena Sunday Saddle Series Imboden, AR 7/18 Border City Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/21 Schools Out Summer Series White Hall, AR 7/24 Eileen Grigg Memorial Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/25 Border City Series Siloam Springs, AR 7/31 Eileen Grigg Memorial Barrel Series Siloam Springs, AR

COLORADO

7/8 Rocky Mountain Barrel Racing Challenge Golden, CO 7/16 Colorado Mountain Classic Ignacio, CO

FLORIDA

7/30 Platinum Barrel Series 2016 Altha, FL

GEORGIA

7/1 NBRC Friday Night Jackpot Ringgold, GA 7/9 NBRC Barrels and Poles Show Ringgold, GA 7/9 Timed Event Classic Douglasville and Franklin, GA 7/10 Cox Arena Buckle/Added Money Finals Barrel/Pole Series Silver Creek, GA 7/12 The Cowboy Shop Tuesday Night Practice Nights Franklin, GA 7/16 Two Creeks Saddle Club Horse Shows Ringgold, GA 7/16 Saturday Jackpot Ball Ground, GA 7/26 The Cowboy Shop Tuesday Night Practice Nights Franklin, GA 7/30 Saturday jackpot Ball Ground, GA

HAWAII

7/26 Starting Events at hill stations near delhi places and River rafting in Rishikesh, HI

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IOWA

7/1-7/3 Go For Broke Barrel Race Waterloo, IA

KANSAS

7/1 NBHA KS02 JACKPOT SANCTIONED HEPLER, KS 7/3 KS05 NBHA barrel race Abilene, KS 7/9 NBHA KS01 POINT SHOW Oskaloosa, KS 7/11 NBHA KS02 JACKPOT SANCTIONED ERIE, KS 7/14 North Topeka Saddle Club Jackpot Series Topeka, KS 7/23 SCH Auxiliary Fundraiser Johnson City, KS 7/24 Cold Hard Cash Series - $250 Added Syracuse, KS 7/30 NBHA KS02 JACKPOT FUNDRAISER GIRARD, KS

KENTUCKY

7/8-7/10 PAYING $3,000 TO FIRST PLACE Liberty, KY

LOUISIANA

7/8 RRR Playday Series Vivian, LA 7/8-7/9 SRC - BUCKLE SERIES 5D FORMAT KEITHVILLE, LA 7/8-7/10 $500 Added 4D w/The Chris Martin Barrel Clinic Bastrop, LA 7/9 River Cities Barrel Racers Summer Series Alexandria, LA 7/9 HRC Second Saturdays Play Day Series Haughton, LA 7/22 SRC - BUCKLE SERIES 5D FORMAT KEITHVILLE, LA 7/22 Christian Can Chasers 5D Buckle Series Hineston, LA 7/22 RRR Playday Series Vivian, LA 7/23 River Cities Barrel Racers Summer Series Alexandria, LA 7/29 DRC Thursday/Friday Night Jackpot Barrels and Poles with Exhibitions DeRidder, LA

MASSACHUSETTS

7/10 IBRA $300 ADDED 4D Barrel Race, Mass Rough Riders Gymkhana Show Raynham, MA 7/17 IBRA $300 ADDED 4D Barrel Race, Mass Rough Riders Gymkhana Show Raynham, MA

MINNESOTA

7/1-7/3 1st Annual 3Cans4Crohns Hinckley, MN

MISSOURI

7/1 Youth Rodeo/Open Team and Barrel Bertrand, MO 7/4 $1000 4th of July Rusty Spur Arena Horse Show Bertrand, MO 7/7 Freedom Arena Jackpot 5-D Barrel Race Aurora, MO 7/8 Friday Night Lights Barrel Series Barnard, MO 7/8 Oak Grove Youth Rodeo Club Arena Dash Oak Grove, MO 7/12 KMOBRA Season Race 4 King Jack Park Webb City, MO

7/16 ROCK’N RV Arena Summer Series Mounain View, MO 7/16 Newtown Speed & Fun Show Newtown, MO 7/19 ***Chasin Cash Awards seriesRun for the Bonus approved- BBR approved**** Ozark, MO 7/21 Freedom Arena Jackpot 5-D Barrel Race Aurora, MO 7/22 Friday Night Lights Barrel Series Barnard, MO 7/26 KMOBRA Season Race 8 King Jack Park Webb City, MO 7/26 Chasin Cash Awards series- Run for the Bonus approved Ozark, MO 7/28 Freedom Arena Jackpot 5-D Barrel Race Aurora, MO

MISSISSIPPI

7/22-7/24 $15,000 added Platinum Productions Jackson, MS

NORTH DAKOTA

7/29-7/30 Barrel Bash Minot, ND

NEBRASKA

7/23 Kenesaw Motor Co BUILT FORD TOUGH, NE 7/30 Kenesaw Motor Co BUILT FORD TOUGH, NE

OKLAHOMA

7/1 #3 Money Talks $eries $400 added, $500 cash to hi-point! Inola, OK 7/2 SOONER BARREL RACERS ASSN. Pryor, OK 7/2-7/3 Copan Family Rodeo Assn Copan, OK 7/2 Muskogee RUC Jackpot Playday Series Muskogee, OK 7/3 NBHA OK 02 MUSKOGEE, OK 7/4 $1000 Added Open 4D & AQHA Barrel Race, Triple Judged! Tulsa, OK 7/5 Checotah Round-Up Club 4D Jackpot Checotah, OK 7/5 Tuesday Night Barrel Racing Sapulpa, OK 7/5 Diamond B Arena & Restaurant $100 ADDED for Every 20 Entries Healdton, OK 7/7 Skiatook RUC Playdays, OK 7/7 6 Week-Thursday Night Buckle Series Choctaw, OK 7/7 Prague RUC Buckle Series Prague, OK 7/8 Money Talks series- $400 added each race, $500 cash to hi-point!

Inola, OK 7/8 Round up club playday! Beggs, OK 7/9 OPEN PLAYDAY SERIES COLLINSVILLE, OK 7/9 4D BARREL RACE #7 (ADDED MONEY SERIES) Ketchum, OK 7/9 RUC PLAYDAY Ripley, OK 7/9 FAB Barrel Prod Equisport Massager 2 Day $2000 Inola, OK 7/9 AOK Points Race #7 Cameron, OK 7/9-7/10 $100(min) Added Open 4D Barrel Race! Woodward, OK

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QHRAI NEWS - Stories by Tammy Knox - Photos by Linscott Photo which are wins. The race also marked a milestone for Prescott. Known for a career in Thoroughbred racing for the past 21 years, Prescott has also fared well in the Indiana Quarter Horse ranks, and the win aboard Beach Cartel was his 100th career Quarter Horse win.

“I think pretty much all of my Quarter Horse wins have been in Indiana,” said Prescott. “I did ride a few Quarter Horses over the years at River Downs, so I might have won a race there, but all the others were in Indiana.”

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Prescott currently leads the jockey standings for Quarter Horses and is also among the track’s top five in the Thoroughbred ranks. Last season, he made history by finishing in the top five in both categories, a first in the history of pari-mutuel racing for the state of Indiana.

Beach Cartel Strong in 75,000 Born Runner Classic SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – May 28, 2016 – Beach Cartel passed his first real test as an older Quarter Horse Saturday, May 28, and the fouryear-old gelding passed with flying colors. Ridden by Rodney Prescott, the son of Escondido Beach turned in a commanding performance to win the eighth running of the $75,000 Born Runner Classic at Indiana Grand, the first Quarter Horse stakes of the 2016 racing season.

For Smith, Beach Cartel was one of four horses in the field from his stable. The Broughton, Ill. native is the defending champ among all Quarter Horse trainers and rewrote the record books in 2015, winning 46 races and accumulating purse money in excess of $1.1 million, new records for both categories.

Starting from post one, Beach Cartel had a clean break from the gate and once he got a few strides into the race, he was unstoppable The grey Indiana bred Quarter Horse rallied home in a quick :19.969 seconds to win by one-half length. WH Design By Dash and Cristian Esqueda found a spot along the outside to close in for second over Chilled Six Pack and Harold Collins for third.

Trained by Randy Smith and owned by breeder Sheri Miller of Shipshewana, Ind., Beach Cartel is now eight for 11 in his career and has won his last four outings. He toppled over the $200,000 career earnings mark with his win in the Born Runner Classic.

“We were a little concerned about post one because there haven’t been any winners from post one yet this year,” said Smith. “But he (Beach Cartel) amazed us out of post one and got the win.”

Beach Cartel, the heavy favorite of the 10-horse field, paid $3.40, $3.20, $2.60 across the board. His winning time of :19.969 seconds also established a new stakes record for the Born Runner Classic, surpassing the old mark set in 2014 by Air Born Leader and Harold Collins in a time of :20.007 seconds.

“This horse (Beach Cartel) does everything right,” said Prescott. “He stands perfect in the gate and doesn’t make a move. He’s a fast horse.”

Beach Cartel, 2015 Three-Year-Old Colt of the Year in Indiana, is now two for two in 2016. It also marked the third stakes win for the horse, who was unraced at two.

“We haven’t made any changes to him this year,” said Smith. “He’s come back like the horse he really is. He went to Glen and Sheri Miller’s place at the end of the meet last year and was turned out. We brought him back in at the end of February to our farm here in Indiana and started getting him ready. He’s getting bigger and better all the time.”

It was the second time Prescott had been aboard Beach Cartel, both of

Heisasgoodasheis Turns in Fastest Trial for Gordon Mobley Futurity Final SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – June 4, 2016 – A total of 36 Indiana sired two-year-olds went to battle for a spot in the upcoming $150,000-added Gordon Mobley Futurity Final spread out over four trials Saturday, June 4 at Indiana Grand. Heisasgoodasheis and jockey Rolando Pina was the fastest qualifier of the night, turning in a trial time of :15.542 seconds to advance to the final set for Saturday, June 18. The win was the first of three on the night for Pina and trainer Joe Davis, who also picked up two wins and qualified two for the $100,000 Jaguar Rocket Final, also slated for Saturday, June 18.

Starting from post six in the nine-horse field, Heisasgoodasheis left the gate and was not a major threat at the start. It took the two-year-old sorrel son of Chilled Corona a few steps to get into gear, but once he got comfortable, he surged to the lead, fending off heavily-favored Beach Zoomer to win the 300-yard dash in a time of :15.542 seconds. Beach Zoomer and Berkley Packer finished a neck ahead of Powerfull Stone and Cesar Esqueda. All three horses turned in the fastest three times of

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(Rodney Prescott, :15.687); Jazz C Gal (Cesar Esqueda, :15.730); First Cuycuy (Jose Davila, :15.811); Kid Cartel (Cesar Esqueda, :15.863); I Am The First (Jose Davila, :15.936); and WH Whole Lottashaken (Jose Beltran, :15.978). Trainers Randy Smith, Sacramento Chavez and Tony Cunningham each qualified two horses for the final.

Heisasgoodasheis paid $10.60, $3.20, $2.40 across the board. The trial was his second career start for breeder, owner and trainer Davis, who owns and operates a training center in Borden, Ind. in the southern part of the state.

“I really didn’t think we had anything for the nine (Beach Zoomer) in there,” said Davis. “I was a little shocked, but guess he proved me wrong. He is the second foal from this mare (Sheisassheis). I bought her off Chris Duke. Her first foal (Heisasheis) ran in the sixth race. The two-year-old is much better than the three-year-old.”

The second fastest trial of the night went to HH Kentucky Krome and Harold Collins. The son of La Jollaroid turned in a late closing effort to nip Jess Jace and Rodney Prescott at the finish line by a nose for the win. The time of the dash was :15.677 seconds and kept the sorrel gelding undefeated in two starts for breeders and owners Larry Carter and John Myers. Paul Martin trains.

“He (HH Kentucky Krome) wanted to follow the seven, but when he got clear, he hit another gear and took off,” said Collins. “He is a nice horse.”

HH Kentucky Krome paid $5.60, $4.00, $2.20 across the board.

“He (HH Kentucky Krome) is still young and still figuring out what he’s doing, but he has a lot of raw talent,” said Martin.

Other trial winners on the night included Kid Cartel (Cesar Esqueda) in a time of :15.863 seconds to rank eighth on the list of the 10 qualifiers and Rockin Tokyo (Giovani Vazquez-Gomez) in a time of :16.087, which was not quick enough to qualify for the final of the Mobley Futurity.

“He (Kid Cartel) has been training really well,” said Trainer Tony Cunningham. “He got sore early so we gave him a break, but he has been getting better every time lately. He is class about everyting.”

Kid Cartel, owned by Craig Zeneberg of Michigan, was making his first career start. The gelding is by Kool Quick Kid and is one of three in Cunningham’s barn for Zeneberg.

The full list of qualifiers for the Gordon Mobley Futurity Final includes, with jockey and time: Heisasgoodasheis (Rolando Pino, :15.542); Beach Zoomer (Berkley Packer, :15.560); Powerfull Stone (Cesar Esqueda, :15.585); HH Kentucky Krome (Harold Collins, :15.677); Jess Jace

CB Come Fly With Me quickest in Jaguar Rocket Trials SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – June 4, 2016 – Four trials for the $100,000 Jaguar Rocket Futurity were included on the first all-Quarter Horse racing night of 2016 at Indiana Grand Saturday, June 4 and several new stars emerged amongst the 32 two-year-olds included in the races. CB Come Fly With Me and Rolando Pina recorded the fastest trial time of the evening, posting :15.571 seconds on the board for breeder and owner Carolyn Bruce and Trainer Joe M. Davis.

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“The extra distance really did help tonight,” said Pina, who rode the gelding to a second place finish in his first and only start coming into the Mobley trial. “He (Heisasgoodasheis) seemed to concentrate a little more. He gets a little nervous but when I stand with him, he comes back and he runs good. He was a lot better tonight.”

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Starting from post two, CB Come Fly With Me was coming into the race off one career start, a fourth place finish against maiden company, so the two-year-old daughter of Desirio was overlooked. However, when the gates sprung open, CB Come Fly With Me made her presence known. She led nearly every step of the race to the wire, winning by the margin of one and one-quarter lengths over WH Secretive and Giovani Vazquez-Gomez. Chics Dirty Secret and Rodney Prescott rounded out the trifecta.

“This filly (CB Come Fly With Me) has a whole lot of talent,” said Davis. “It took a bit of work, but she has turned out great.”

CB Come Fly With Me has good bloodlines. She is from the same mare as Stinkin Rich, a multiple stakes winner in Indiana, and has a good base already started for a strong career. She also marks a milestone for Bruce, who is celebrating her 40th anniversary this year with owning racehorses.

“When we got married, I told my husband I wanted a horse,” said Bruce. “He bought me a horse and we rented a stall at the fairgrounds in Lawrenceburg.

Pretty soon after that, we bought a farm and he came home and said he wanted to buy a racehorse. We went to the bank and borrowed money to buy the racehorse.

We won our first race in our first out. The horse’s name was Jag Pac Bailey.

We’ve been in the business ever since. We now have two brood mares and have three in training, a two, three and four-year-old.”

CB Come Fly With Me paid $18.00, $5.80, $4.80 across the board as the surprise winner. It also gave Davis his second of three wins on the program. Davis also conditioned Jes A Spitfire to a Jaguar Rocket trial win in the ninth race of the night.

Also guided by Pina, Jes a Spitfire rallied home a one-length winner in his trial in a time of :15.733 to rank fifth on the list of finalists for the Jaguar Rocket.

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Other Jaguar Rocket Futurity trial winners included Fly N Sixes, a one and onehalf length winner in his trial for Jockey Julie Veltman and Trainer Dicky Benton in a time of :15.647 seconds and DNA Dales Prospect, ridden by Giovani Vazquez-Gomez for Trainer Randy Smith in a time of :15.625 seconds.

“This colt (DNA Dales Prospect) is getting better every time,” said Smith. “He’s a big gelding and he was a little slow coming into himself, but recently he has gotten better. And, you can’t go wrong with a son of Corona Cartel.”

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DNA Dales Prospect is owned by Noel and Donna Alexander’s DNA Quarter Horses of Illinois. He is by the sire, Coronas Prospect and was making his first career start for the Alexanders.

The full list of qualifiers for the Jaguar Rocket, including jockey and time, are: CB Come Fly With Me (Rolando Pina, :15.571); DNA Dales Prospect (Giovani Vazquez-Gomez, :15.625); Fly N Sixes (Julie Veltman, :15.647); Flyhichicky (Fernando Fonseca-Soto, :15.701); Jes A Spitfire (Rolando Pina, :15.733); WH Secretive (Giovani Vazquez-Gomez, :15.793); Chics Dirty Secret (Rodney Prescott, :15.808); Dashin To Fame (Cesar Esqueda, :15.831); American Purr (Smitty Oxendine, :15.850); and Run Run Corona (Cristian Esqueda, :15.875).

Of the finalists in the Jaguar Rocket, Randy Smith trains three and Joe Davis has two qualified for the final.

“In her last race, it was her first start back and she (My Louisiana Rod) needed it,” said Packer. “She is honest and she likes to go to the other end of the track. They ran with her for a while but she was running away from them at the end so I thought we got it.”

The win in the Harley Greene Derby was the third stakes win for My Louisiana Rod and her fourth career trip to the winner’s circle out of seven career starts, all recorded at Indiana Grand. She has been a force for the Smith Stable since her debut last year and has not finished worse than second in her career thus far.

“We felt comfortable with her first start back in the trials,” said Smith, who established new records for Quarter Horse trainers last year in the training ranks. “We felt even better when she drew post ten. That just helps you stay out of trouble.”

The time posted by My Louisiana Rod was a new stakes record for the Harley Greene, besting the time of :17.706 seconds set by Hand of Doom and Jose Beltran last season. My Louisiana Rod paid $6.20, $3.60, $2.80 across the board as the favorite in the race.

My Louisiana Rod wins Harley Greene Derby

SHELBYVILLE, Ind.; – June 4, 2016 – The first of six all-Quarter Horse racing programs was conducted Saturday, June 4 with 10 races on the card. The featured event of the night was the second running of the $89,800 Harley Greene Derby for three-year-olds with My Louisiana Rod and Jockey Berkley Packer getting the nod at the end for the victory.

Starting from post 10 in the 10-horse lineup, My Louisiana Rod had no issues from the start and had plenty of room to get in gear. Beach Bum Eddie and Cesar Esqueda had the early lead in the center of the track. They were digging in all the way to the wire, making it tough on the rest of the field to catch them. My Louisiana Rod had a strong finish on the far outside, and Packer timed the wire just right, getting the win in the final stride of the 350-yard dash in a time of :17.433 seconds over the sloppy track. Bella Estrella and Cristian Esqueda won the tight photo for second over Beach Bum Eddie.

It was the second start of the season for My Louisiana Rod, who finished second in her trial to qualify for the final. The three-year-old daughter of La Jollaroid was bred by Gordon Timm and is now owned and trained by Randy Smith.

The next all-Quarter Horse racing program is set for Saturday, July 9 featuring finals for the $50,000 Heartland Futurity and the $100,000 Blue River Derby. To help promote the event, Wrangler Racing Ace Denis Blake will be on hand to assist fans with handicapping and to answer questions about Quarter Horse racing.

Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing is conducted Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 2:05 PM EST with Saturday racing beginning at 6:05 PM. The 120-day season runs through Saturday, Oct. 29. Thursday racing will be offered during the months of July and August from July 7 through Aug. 25 with a post time of 2:05 PM. About Indiana Grand Racing & Casino: Indiana Grand Racing & Casino holds multiple awards from industry publications for customer service, entertainment, gaming and dining. Located in Shelbyville, Ind., Indiana Grand features 2,200 of the latest slots and electronic table games in addition to a one-mile dirt race course and a seven-eighths mile turf course offering live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing each year. Simulcast wagering is also offered year-round at Winner’s Circle Brewpub & OTB located on the casino floor as well as an offtrack betting facility located in Clarksville, Ind. For more information, please visit www.IndianaGrand.com.

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

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QHRAI NEWS - Stories by Tammy Knox, Photos by Linscott Photo 6th Annual

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2016 AQHA Central Region Leaders

GELDING 1 The Cartel Concept 2 Beach Cartel 3 Ldz Special Jess 4 Sparky Mcclone 5 Hf Dashin Jojo 6 Chilled Six Pack 7 Wh Design By Dash 8 Time To Get Rough 9 All Pumped Up 9 Bonos Gotcha 9 Fast Eddys Eyeyinyou BREEDER

THREE-YEAR OLDS

43 37 31 30 27 27 26 22 20 20

FILLY 1 Coco Beach 2 Bella Estrella 3 My Louisiana Rod 4 Jj Foulish Eyes 5 Jumpn Chick 6 Bo Glory 7 Beyondthegamewagon 8 Effortlessly Strut 8 Get Down Earlene 10 Alotta Brimmer 10 Dixie Cup Lou

38 30 29 28 26 23 20 18 18 16 16

FOUR-YEAR OLDS AND UP 36 33 29 28 26 25 24 22 18 18 18

MARE 1 Its A Classy Chick 1 Scandalia 3 Dna Dales Quick Cat 4 Beach Runner 5 Check Out Liz 6 Beach Birde 6 Miss Pappadeuce 8 Ja Gols Obsession 9 Beach Meter 9 Rewarding Fame 9 This Wagon Is Mine

24 24 23 22 14 13 13 12 10 10 10

COLT 1 Fast N Famous Eagle 2 Dos Dashuino 3 Jumpn Fool 4 Eagles Span 5 Counts Cartel 5 No Regrets Here 7 Tip It Bac 8 Indys Doc Dynasty

24 22 18 16 8 8 6 1

STALLION 1 Counts Express 2 Fast Copy Kat 3 An Assuring Miracle 4 Eyesa Mighty Wave 4 Surf Furr

16 10 2 1 1

QUARTER HORSE RACING

GELDING 1 Beach Bum Eddie 2 Quick Thrill 3 Hf Paint Me A Storm 4 Heisasheis 5 Iowas Texan Tlp 5 Wrs Kool Bob 7 Charged Up Corona 8 One Ivory Sign 9 Mystical Styx 9 Winning Script

CONNECTIONS

1 Sheri Miller 2 William M Beyer 3 Bobby D Cox 4 Mark Michel 4 June M Lacroix 6 Noel Alexander 7 Duke Racing Llc 8 Williams Racing Stables Inc 9 Valerie Shoun 10 Rodney Ruzsa

141 91 67 61 61 59 55 53 52 51

TRAINER 1 Randy M Smith 2 Robert ‘Bob’ Johnson 3 Anthony F Cunningham 4 Joseph D Davis 5 Amanda Haar 6 Chaz Rechy 7 Junior Dolphus 8 Jason L Olmstead 9 Craig Stein 10 Felix Barraza

503 324 241 195 110 109 97 93 82 76

OWNER 1 Randy M Smith 2 Sheri Miller 3 Joe Davis 4 Anthony F Cunningham 5 Jill R Lacroix 6 Tom Maher 7 Harley J Moser 8 Dna Quarterhorses Llc 8 Thomas L Anderberg 10 Mark & Teresa Myers 10 Janette Barraza

133 127 114 91 89 67 62 59 59 58 58

JOCKEY 1 Ceaser Esqueda 2 Rodney Prescott 3 Giovani Vazquez-Gomez 4 Rolando Del Rio Pina 5 Francisco Estrada 6 Christian Esqueda 7 Terry Bennett 8 Shanley Jackson 9 Zack Ziegler 10 Berkley Packer

229 206 197 192 151 133 125 122 113 110

Standings as of 6/14/2016 as reflected on www.aqha.com

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Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Ask the Vet with Dr. Steve Fisch, DVM

Methods Of Weaning

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T

he best weaning method is the one that fits you your facility and results in a stress-free, relaxed, and uninjured mare and foal.

One popular method is pasture weaning and this method is commonly used on farms where mares and foals are pastured in groups. At weaning time, one or two of the mares with the oldest foals are removed from the group, leaving their foals with the group. The mares should be removed quickly at a time when the foals are occupied somewhere else. The mares should be taken to an area completely out of sight and hearing distance of the other mares and foals. Additional mares may be removed from the group when their foals reach the desired age. This process occurs until all mares have been removed. Some farms will introduce a nice calm gelding that remains with the weaned foals to provide some education. This method seems to have little stress on the foals as most will quickly adjust to the herd of familiar horses. However, all foals should be observed in the hours following weaning to ensure they don’t become too distressed when they realize they can’t find their mothers.

If pasture or interval weaning isn’t possible, which is often the case if there

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is only one foal to be weaned, other common methods are used. One method involves immediate separation from the dam, while the other is gradual separation. Immediate separation involves bringing the mare and foal into a stall and removing the mare. Some people will place the newly weaned foal with a companion animal or another just-weaned foal. Although a companion may seem to be a less stressful option than leaving the foal alone, foals that are weaned and given companions have been shown to have increased stress response than those weaned and left alone. If you do plan to use a companion animal, it is important that the foal doesn’t become overly attached. This can make separation from that companion nearly as stressful as weaning from its mother.

Gradual weaning is a common method. Allowing foals to see, hear, smell, and touch their dams through a fence, but not nurse, for seven days prior to complete separation is known to be less stressful in the days following weaning than abrupt weaning. Studies have shown a reduced stress response and higher feed intake in the first week after weaning in gradually weaned foals. Foals weaned by this method also exhibit less emotional stress, vocalization, and activity than abruptly weaned foals. When comparing

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Every foal must be weaned from its dam at some point.

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height at the withers or body weight between the two weaning groups.

Summary Every foal must be weaned from its dam at some point.

However, how the weaning process is undertaken may have significant effects on the growing foal. The goal is to have the foal healthy, well socialized and growing at level rate when it is weaned. Then each management team must evaluate their facility and situation to make the foal’s cross over from a life with mama to a life with his friends as seamless as possible. The result will be a happier foal. gradual weaning with abrupt weaning, there is little difference in feed intake from about two weeks after weaning, but the major benefit of gradual weaning is the reduced stress and reduced risk of injury.

Researchers describe an animal as in a state of stress if it must make abnormal or extreme change in its physiology or behavior to cope with the adverse effects of its environment or management. Under that definition, weaning surely qualifies as a stressor to young horses. It has been documented that foals which suffer undue stress when being weaned can lose their appetites and lose weight and when they recover later on, they often undergo a sudden growth spurt. The result of this dip and surge in the growth curve of a young horse sometimes is a cause of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD), the condition in which bones and joints begin to develop abnormally, causing contracted tendons, physitis, or even bone cysts in the joints of the limbs. In contrast, foals which undergo the minimum amount of stress during weaning continue to grow at a more even rate. A level rate of growth makes them far less predisposed to DOD. One study reported that stalled yearlings had a reduction in radiographic bone density that was not observed in age-matched controls maintained on pasture. Reduced bone density is one effect that is minimized in foals that are weaned on pasture as described previously.

Another study evaluated effect of age on weaning. Foals were weaned at either 4.5 months of age or 6.0 months of age. To compensate for possible seasonal effects, foals were matched so a 6-month old foal and a 4.5-month old foal were weaned on the same day and then kept in the same pasture. Although it was suspected that younger foals would be affected by weaning more than the older foals, weaning at an older age did not reduce the depression in average daily weight gain observed in the first week after weaning. Furthermore, at 8 months of age, there was no difference in either

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Effects Of Weaning

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TEEN CORRAL

w/Clint Van

Photos provided by the families and as noted

YOUTH

Teen Corral w/ Clint Van

Hey ! Hope everyone is doing good..Horse show season is in full bloom hope the rain slows down a bit.

This month I did something a little different for my interview. I am helping a couple of little up and coming horsewomen and also lifelong friends of my family. At first, I will admit, I didn’t want to help them, but now I actually enjoy it. They have taken me back to the basics on lots of things that I take for granted. Riding colts has taught me some patience, but working with young kids - that’s REAL patience.

If It doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.

When I asked to interview them they said, “Wow, now we’re ‘FAMOUS’ because we’re in a magazine!” When ending our lesson and I throw them each a box of skittles and say, “Good job!” they get all excited. I’ll admit it does brighten my day. Next time you see a pee wee or beginner rider let them know they are doing a good job. They are the future of our sport!

Heres the Stars (Combined Age of 17)

Name: Faryn Parr Age: 9 School: Sprunica Elementary School, 3rd grade Parents: Donnie and Lori Parr Who taught you to ride? My Mom and Dad Siblings: sister Skyler and brother Jesse Accomplishments: A/B honor roll, perfect attendance award for school Horse (name..color. age. any quirks): Rocky-Rock star, paint pony 15 years old. Does tricks, like nods his head yes when asked if he is a “good boy” for treats and bows to one knee for carrots Your goals: Want to grow up and be a gymnast, trick rider and design and sew clothes.

Your favorite show and why: SIJRA because it lasts all day long so I can play with my friends and they have the best snow cones in all different colors and flavors.

Your mentor: Terri (VanVolkenburgh) because she is nice and helps Clint and takes care of all his horses.

Your favorite award: My first blue ribbon Advice to fellow barrel racers, Go fast and don’t hit any barrels.

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“My First horse show made me really nervous but once I did it

I was like “Wahoo and I want to do that again!”

Faryn’s Favorites Truck - Blue ones Trailer - The big ones with bunk beds Horse - Rocky, of course Movie - Barbie Spy Squad Color - pink sparkles Music - Anything Taylor Swift sings Food - Ice Cream with lots of toppings Bling or no bling - Lots of bling

TEEN CORRAL Your goals: I want to grow up and be a trick rider and travel the world with my dog, Gus and horse, Duck but be back home every night because I am never moving out of my home.

Your favorite show and why: SIJRA because they have snow cones and give away cups for prizes.

Your mentor: Clint, because he teaches me... DUH! Your favorite award: Any ribbon or prize I win, I like when they give away candy.

Advice to fellow barrel racers: No advice, but good job because they go so fast.

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Name: Skyler Parr Age: 8 S c h o o l : S p r u n i c a Elementary School, 2nd grade P a re n t s : Donnie and Lori Parr Who taught you to ride?

My parents taught me to ride but Clint is teaching me to go fast.

Siblings: Faryn is my sister and Jesse is my brother Accomplishments: Riding and never getting bucked off, being able to get on a very tall horse when I am very short without help. Proving the Dr wrong who told me I couldn’t be around horses because I’m allergic to them, Haha I’m around them all the time.

Horse (name..color. age. Any quirks): Steppin Duck, 23, sorrel, 16HH,”He gives me hugs with his neck”. He likes to take his nose and close doors on you, sometimes he knocks me down but it is funny. I want to be able to ride my horse to school every day.

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“My first horse show was like everything I have ever wished for.”

Skyler’s Favorites

Truck - Any big white shiny trucks Trailer - Big trailers that have 4 horses, bunk beds and room for me, my family, my dog and all my toys.

Horse - Duckie Movie - Any movie that has horses in it.

Color - purple Music - Old country songs that my Dad listens to.

Food - macaroni and cheese Bling or no bling - lots of bling and sparkles Patience does take work,

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

He has won the Ohio Youth NBHA and Indiana Youth and Open NBHA , he has also won the Congress youth barrel four times, and was runner up in the Congress Sweepstakes. He placed at Josey Jr. world numerous times, and won the NBHA Youth World 1D in 2006.

He loves to barrel race and is now trying his hand at the futurities. In Clint's spare time he mows grass for a part time job and is also very active in his church where he and his cousins are bible school helpers. Clint also volunteers one day a week at a school in Cincinatti where he spends time tutoring other kids in reading.

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IJRA Rodeo News

YOUTH

IJRA News

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Story provided by: Rachel Thomas

Photos provided by Abbi White Photography

IJRA News

YOUTH

2016 IJRA Schedule July 16th, Aug 6th &7th (State Finals) Rodeos will be held at West Lebanon Park, 800 S High St West Lebanon, Indiana

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IHSRA NEWS

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Rodeo News

YOUTH

from the

Indiana High School Rodeo Association

Kentucky High School Rodeo Invitational Indiana High school rodeo association attended the Kentucky High School invitational in Lexington at the KY horse park May 27-29. It was a beautiful weekend to rodeo at a gorgeous facility. Many members had some great times and runs in their events. Katlyn O’Leary nailed a goat tye in 7.7 seconds winning the second round, Layne Webb covered his bull ride, Noah Duby had a phenomenal bronc ride, Sydney Hurley had an awesome three second breakaway run just to name a few highlights of the weekend. INHSRA will compete June 10-11 at Edinburg IN for state finals and the top four in each event will then travel to Wyoming for National Finals. Watch for results in a future issue!

A Little News from Earlier This Season Indiana High School Rodeo picked back up the season this Spring in DeQuoin Illinois April 9-10 at the tri state rodeo. What a great weekend with beautiful weather and some great runs made by the IN team.

It was great to reconnect as a team as well as see other great friends and rodeo family from surrounding states.

Anna Dietrich won the weekend average for goat tye (at right)

UPCOMING IHSRA EVENTS July 17-23, 2016

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Nationals for High School Gillette, WY

IHSRA NEWS Wesley Grubbs won the weekend average for saddle bronc riding (at right) Indiana High School Rodeo offers Rough stock events such as saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, bull riding along with timed events Barrel racing, pole bending, goat tye and roping events team toping, breakaway roping and tie down. If you are interested in learning more about the Indiana High School Rodeo Association please visit the web page INHSRA.org and reach out to any student event or board member.......... rodeo truly is the toughest sport on dirt!

Below are pics from the DeQuoin rodeo.

YOUTH Gracie Wyatt preparing to goat tie at DeQuion (above)

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CHRISTIAN COWBOY COLLECTION

By Christa Conway

Bad Ground I have written often in the past about planting seeds and reaping what you sow. I have emphasized to be sure and plant good seeds and not to be planting weeds. This month the Lord laid it on my heart to talk about the seed (God’s word) that we plant in our own hearts and more importantly… the kind of soil we are planting it into.

Being barrel racers we all know about how the ground conditions can affect our horses performance. We’ve probably all been on both sides of that coin…from the top to the bottom of the drag or even from one day to the next. I know from rodeo experience that sometimes you get the good and sometimes you get the bad. I’ve ran on great ground one day and the girls that evening in the slack had to run in the rain…or the next day in slop.

And, I have had the tables turned and been the one running in the mud. There are many types of ground conditions we ask our horses to run on. And some horses handle “trashy” ground just fine…but ideally…wouldn’t we all like to run on good ground all the time in order to have every advantage?

INSPIRATION

The idea of good or bad ground is also found in the bible in the parable of the sower. This can be found in Matthew Chapter 13, verses 3-8 and 18-23. I will go ahead and print it here: Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “ A farmer went out to sow his seed.

As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.

Other seeds fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a cropa hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. …Listen to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke

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it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.

you get embarrassed? Or when you are put on the spot, do you choose to go with the flow… and never take root? Or are you worrying too much about what others think and say and about worldly things like money and gossip?

Jesus really goes in depth here to explain several different kinds of situations. It’s kind of like we hear about ground that was shifty or slick, deep or sticky. There are many scenarios…but again…it all goes back to the ideal type of ground to run our barrel race or… plant our seed.

This is only a small look into what kind of ground you are planting your seed in…We can all read the word (that seed is ALWAYS good) but it is up to us to plant it in good soil or we will never see a harvest.

Are you the man who receives the word in good soil? Are you hearing the word and understanding it? If you don’t understand it… are you asking the questions so that you will?

Are you letting the devil steal it before it ever has time to take a hold? Are you excited about it until you get around your friends and then do

It’d be like owning the greatest barrel horse that ever lived and only running when the ground was bad…you’d very seldom draw a check! Run on (SOW IN) Good Ground!

Happy Trails & God Bless!

Love in Christ, Christa

On the Trail

By Brother Brad Curtis of Mountain Top Cowboy Church

FACE DOWN Laying face down Choking on dirt Still alive But dang sure hurt

As ol` yeller returns A new day it brings Still face down Above circling wings

Then the words Are you hurt Or are you resting There in the dirt

Those circling wings Want you to die They’re still waiting There in the sky

As his ol stick Heads out of sight The sun touches down And brings on night

The sound of a horse It draws near Face down In pain and fear

Cowboy I’ve come To help you up Here’s some water Drink from my cup

So stand to your feet Yes, I know you’re hurt But you can make it You’re still on this side of the dirt

Through the night There gaspin` for air Looks to the heavens Seeking help in a prayer

Then the touch A helping hand Still face down In a desolate land

You’re face down But not dead Better days Are still ahead

By: Bro. Brad Curtis Vilonia, AR 10/9/10

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One Last (& Most Important) Thought…

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

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

Jesus died on the cross as the final sacrifice for ALL of OUR sins. He was resurrected on the 3rd day. He defeated death and Satan for us. All we have to do is believe that He beat death, acknowledge it with our words and accept Him as our personal savior. That’s when the rebirth happens and we are changed - born again! He then promises us eternal life with Him in Heaven!

You can’t earn your way into Heaven; you have to accept His gift of salvation. So many people think they “aren’t good enough” to get to Heaven… But… Salvation is a GIFT from God and you don’t earn a gift. Gifts are given to you and for the gift to be yours, you have to accept it. All we have to do is accept this wonderful gift. I know I have…won’t you?

But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many. Romans 5:15

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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INSPIRATION

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

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This is the Day

This Is The Day ….

The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. Psalm 118:24

hovered only a few feet off the ground, as if it was a suspended, bejeweled blanket set afire by the morning sun peeking over the treetops.

What could be better?

Driving down the road with the one I love.

A new day had dawned bathed in beauty.

Flashes of sunshine shone off ripples of white left in the fields and warmed the inside of the car.

The pace of life said, “Move on!” Creation whispered, “Stop! You need to see this.”

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one was worth ten times any other.

It reached beyond my senses and reached deep inside my chest.

What could be better?

Really, what could be better?

Maybe, you missed it. Maybe, you wouldn’t understand. Maybe, you will. My insides danced along with the sunshine on the windows and I could no longer contain my emotions. I had to do it! There was no question. I had to stick my head out the window. The rushing wind forced a smile on my face where joy would have put one, anyway.

Other cars rushed past us on country roads.

There were no smiles inside their cars, as they drove hurriedly towards the next task.

We had many things on our “To Do” list; but we had found contentment almost buried in the rush.

INSPIRATION

When I was chilled by the cold air, I retreated back into the cozy warmth. The smile didn’t disappear as I scanned emptied fields and bare fencerows beneath a clear blue sky.

What could be any better?

In the next mile, we came upon deer grazing in a low-lying field. The morning mist

We had learned to share the special and the unique. It had not been easy for us. We had fought “Stop!” We had resisted “Breathe!”

We had missed “Enjoy!”. Finally, we determined the pace of our lives would not be determined by the speed of the day.

Yep, nothing could be better than yesterday!

It was the kind of day designed just for us by our Creator. It was a gift. It was the opportunity for our hearts to waltz to the

symphony of nature. God wanted us to find rest in the rush.

I was wrong! There is something better than yesterday. It’s called “today”! Today is a bunch of great “yesterdays” leading up to a “new, unlimited potential, can’t wait to see what happens” day.

I know I’m just a dog, but I’m a pretty smart one. It was a great ride yesterday. I can’t wait for one today.

As my dad says, “LivExceptionally Today”, Cinch My Blue Heeler, Cinch, passed away on Memorial Day. He had been with me almost eight years.

Many of you knew him. I get it; really, I do.

He was just a dog and he is gone. He will not come back and death pushes us to move on, but he taught me so much. He was a talented writer (much more than me) and his works live beyond his last breath and into his legacy. Some of it was published. Some of it was just for me. Either way, I think he would want me to share …

LivExceptionally, Chris

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 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.LivExceptionally.com and books by Chris can be purchased on amazon.com.

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Christopher L. Johnson, JD was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated from a Baptist liberal arts college with degrees in PreLaw, Business and Theology; and from the University of San Diego School of Law. After practicing law

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Our new location features: • • • • • • •

Clinic located just 1 ½ miles from I-69 from exit 34, with easier access for big trailers 4 wash bays/crosstie areas plus separate stocks 5 – 10 x 12 rubber matted stalls Rubber flooring throughout clinic including indoor hinging area Waiting area with plenty of seating for customers Small animal clinic in front of building [not open yet] Concrete circular access and parking lot

Keep your horse at his competitive best!

Call Dr. King today for an appointment!

Clinic: 765-378-0382 Cell: 765-760-3792

King Vet Service

9100 South CR 800 West Daleville, IN 47334

Located on the corner of 800 West and State Road 67 in Daleville, IN

Directions from I-69: Take exit 234, go east for 1 ½ miles to 800 West turn south [right] on 800 West. King Vet Clinic is Tan/brick building immediately on the left.

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Photos by: Christa Conway, Artwork by: Vickie Piebenga

Barks TheNHip B its Hangout Word must be getting out that this is the hot new spot to hangout. Or should I say, the best place for stray critters to show up.

In the past few months we have had a few faces show up here at the farm. From stray dogs to abandoned cats (Conway Kitty) and kittens, they show up on the doorstep and the lady that lives here feels obliged to feed them and find them a home.

I can’t say that her good heart upsets me - I mean, if I were one of those critters, I would want to end up somewhere like this. It’s just that I have to share the attention I get with

w/

Bella

Barks N Bits w/Bella

these part-timers until they find a permanent home. It also burns me up that the person responsible for them to begin with dropped them off in the middle of the country. But, then I guess who would want to have a person with that capability as the person responsible for your well being anyway?

It’s a catch 22 - stay with a creep or be dumped by a creep to fend for yourself and hope you wander onto a farm with a nice lady like mine.

I am pretty blessed. And so are Miss Maybelline and Freckles. We all got to come here as youngsters and get to stay and call this

Throwback w/Miss Maybelline & Bella

Flashback with Bella

Well, living in Indiana has it’s benefits....but I am not going to talk about those today.

It is December in Indiana and that means it is COLD! This means that I have to deal daily with doggie-wear...not only for myself, but for the fashion diva of the ranch - Princess Annabelle.

Anytime we go out for more than a potty break - doggie wear is inevitable. Since I haven’t much choice in the matter, I have learned to be completely happy in my minihorse-type blanket. I have had it for several winters and it is your basic blue quilted-type blanket with black trim and straps....nothing fancy. It is very functional and allows me to run and chase rodents without too much trouble. It also keeps me toasty warm while I am out in the barn on a cold December day. Needless to say, I wear it without any qualms.

Princess “Hoity Toity” Annabelle is a totally different story. She will not settle for your basic mini-horse-type blanket. Oh, no. Just ask her, she is way above functional. She pitches a puppy fit and starts biting at it and trying to pull it off the minute that one of the people begin putting it on her. If she doesn’t like it, she won’t wear it. She is waaaay to picky about her doggie-wear if you ask me. She doesn’t like the

place home. And really. it’s not so bad sharing my sunning spots and a little attention with a critter who hasn’t known that security. I mean what kind of a creep would I be (or the lady be) if we just chased them on down the road?

I know you don’t get to see the tenderhearted Bella very often, but it needs said - we are a commitment. If you can’t make the commitment, don’t bring us home - or if something drastic changes in your life, make arrangements - not a drive to the country.

I can’t even imagine how scary that would be.

Until next month, I’ll be hanging out with the parttimers (at my home),

Burrrrrrr...............

Bella

Excerpt from Barks N Bits, Winter 2010

blankets, she doesn’t like sweaters..... if it isn’t pink and fuzzy and “princessy” - she declines - in her own spoiled little black bark box way.

I do however have to admit that it is comical watching the people try to dress the little fashion diva doggie. They’ll put a blanket or sweater on her and as soon as they turn around to bundle themselves up, she is in a pile on the floor with fuzz in her teeth as she attempts to remove or destroy her outfit - protesting their choice of doggie wear. Then the battle is on.

They put one on, she takes it off....then another, then another. It is funny, but it gets tiring waiting on her to agree to wear something.

If you ask me, they should just let her go outside and freeze her long little ears for a few hours.... she might change her tune the next time a functionally warm blanket is the choice of the day for her. But no, they would rather add to her ever-growing wardrobe. Pink jackets, fleece pullovers and fuzzy-necked frilly doggie clothes are lying in her overflowing basket on the back porch. And guess who gets all of her rejects..... yours truly. That is right... “if she won’t wear it, Bella will.” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that lately. I was totally fine with

my functional blanket, now I am wearing girly doggie sweaters....the outside dogs chuckle at me when I am not looking, I know they do. But I don’t care, if girly is just as warm as functional, then bring it on, I won’t complain.

I guess there is one benefit of living in Indiana in the winter - snoozing in front of the fireplace. Until next month...

Bella

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Li’L

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YOUTH

YOUTH

C SUMMER FUN

Joe: Where do birds like to vacation?

Moe: I haven’t a clue.

Joe: The Canary Islands!

Here are some summer jokes to help you pass the time traveling to horse events or vacation!

Jan: Where do sharks go on summer vacation?

Dan: Where?

Jan: Finland!

Pam: Where did the sheep go on vacation?

Sam: Where?

Pam: The Baa-hamas!

Lady #1: My son came to visit for summer vacation.

Lady #2: How nice! Did you meet him at the airport?

Lady #1: Oh, no. I’ve known him for years!

Kim: What’s gray, has four legs and a trunk?

Jim: An elephant.

Kim: No, a mouse on vacation.

SEEK N’ FIND

Can you find all of the items below while traveling this summer? Make copies to play with your friends!

Find them all (or find the most) to win!

YELLOW SEMI TRUCK

PAINT HORSE

SWING SET WITH SLIDE

BROWN COW

FED EX TRUCK

BBQ GRILL

CHICKEN

SCHOOL

BLUE PICKUP TRUCK

POLICE CAR

PALOMINO HORSE

BLACK COW

GREEN TRACTOR

LAWN MOWER

ICE CREAM SHOP

GOAT

CHURCH

FIRE TRUCK

BAY HORSE

ROUND HAY BALE

RED TRACTOR

RED SEMI TRUCK

SCHOOL BUS

DOG

TOW TRUCK

Send your Li’l Cowpokes Pages to us at The “Fast” Horse Resource 12601 S CR 200 W Muncie, IN 47302 OR email at thehorseresource@msn.com

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RED CAR

Name: _____________________________________________Age________ Address:_________________City:_________State:____ZIP:_______ Email:_________________________________________________________

Find the Hidden Horseshoe (& more)

This has been a favorite for our readers from the beginning and so has the Picture Search in our L’il Cowpokes Corner. We thought we would combine the two and give you something new to do! Can you find the hidden pictures throughout this issue?

They may be found a different size than below, but they are in here somewhere! Be the first to send the correct answers in to win a “Horsey Hat” or a “Horsey-T.”

Pg #____

Pg #____

Pg #____

Pg #____

Pg #____

Pg #____

Name:___________________________________________________________________________________________Age_________________ Address:____________________________________________City:_____________________________State:________ZIP:______________ Email:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FavoriteFamousHorse:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ Choose a discipline: Barrel Racing

Mounted Shooting

Racing

Rodeo

Trail Riding

Other

Send your Hidden Horseshoe answers to us at The Horse Resource 12601 S County Road 200 W Muncie, IN 47302 OR email at thehorseresource@msn.com

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