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10 Extreme Cowboy Challenge 13 Foal Diarrhea Advice from New Bolton Center 14 Equine Trusts Providing care for your equine companion 20 Complete Feeds 24 Summer Pest Solutions 25 Prepare For Summer Show Season People & Products To Help You 26 Training Tips Use of Aids 30 Collecting Old Spurs Art & Antiques with Dr. Lori 32 Equestrian Real Estate Showcase 38 Training Horses What A Trainer Can Do: Reality Check 42 Exquisite Event Highlight 44 Make Money With Horses Insurance Considerations 45 Josey Ranch Reunion Round-Up Fast Pace Fun & Tough Competition

48 Barn Guide 50 Bucks County Horse Park Events 51 Cavalia Grand Equine Spectacular 53 Organizations 55 Penn Jersey Show Schedule 56 Buxmont Riding Club Show Dates 57 Bucks County Horse Park 57 58 61 62

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ersatility, or Extreme Challenges, are a great way to learn or sharpen skills while having fun, and even competing.

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Versatility and Extreme Cowboy Challenge are sports that anyone can do and beneﬁt from. It’s a great way to cross train with your horse, which not only improves skills for horse and rider, it also builds conﬁdence and trust.

Versatility requires that the horse and rider team negotiate a series of ranch obstacles, while demonstrating good horsemanship and safe riding practices. Some of the tasks may be roping a stationary object, ground tying your horse, taking small jumps, carrying objects, opening gates, walking over bridges or water, mounting and dismounting- it all depends on your skill level and ability. Versatility takes the old “trail class” to the next level- it provides a great opportunity to learn and/or master skills that might be encountered in a real life situation. Being a sport that helps build horsemanship skills, it’s no wonder that it is fast gaining in popularity. Page 10

This year, J.C. Cutting Horses is changing the format for their Versatility and Extreme Cowboy Challenge competitions. Each day will start with a schooling class. Every rider will work with an instructor as they go through an actual course. Then a walk/trot class for all beginner riders or green horses that will be judged will be offered. Open riders may be required to swing a lariat and work a cow, or mechanical cow. Competitors will complete a judged ranch trail class. Obstacles are judged on a 0 – 5 scale. Highest score wins in each division.

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New Bolton Center Veterinarians Seek Answers for Recent Bouts of Foal Diarrhea �� This spring, veterinarians at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square have been observing an increased number of newborn foals afflicted with diarrhea. While short bouts of diarrhea are not unusual in foals, the breeding farms being assisted by New Bolton Center, part of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, are experiencing a much larger percentage of foals with diarrhea than have typically been seen in previous years. The diarrhea is often seen within the first day or two after birth, and is characterized by watery manure, dehydration, and is frequently accompanied by signs of colic. Most of the foals survive with appropriate care such as intravenous fluids and antibiotics to prevent bloodstream infections from the leaky intestine.

So far, tests for the common causes of foal diarrhea have been negative, suggesting that this outbreak is caused by a more unusual pathogen.

Horse owners and caregivers can be proactive in preventing the spread of the infection both on their own property, and to other farms. Dr. Nolen-Walston states, “Most diarrhea is caused by fecal-oral transmission, meaning that it is spread from manure contamination coming in contact with the foal’s mouth.” She advises taking steps to prevent the spread of any contagious foal disease. “Ideally, mares should be placed into a well-cleaned and disinfected stall, and not moved to multiple stalls before foaling. Mares that have affected foals should be separated as completely as possible from In an effort to diagnose the outbreak, cliniother pregnant mares and other mare and cians at New Bolton Center sections of Inter- foal pairs. It is crucial to maintain excellent nal Medicine and Epidemiology are evaluhygiene practices including wearing differating fecal samples from affected foals ent clothes and boots when handling the and their dams for presence of both known sick animals, using disinfectant foot mats, and novel microbes. Rotavirus, Salmonella, washing hands meticulously and cleaning and Clostridium difficile and perfringens, stalls using dedicated equipment.” Dr Noall of which are recognized causes of foal len-Walston also suggests that mare owners diarrhea, are being investigated, as well as partner with their veterinarians to identify the new agents such as virulent E. coli, different most effective biosecurity measures for their viruses such as Coronavirus, and unusual own farm, and design a specific foal care Clostridium difficile strains. New Bolton program that is most appropriate for their reCenter’s Rose Nolen-Walston gion, risk factors, and population. “All foals, DVM, DACVIM board-certified even those that seem 100% healthy, should in the American College of be examined by a veterinarian in the first Veterinary Internal Med24 hours of birth to identify any abnormaliicine, explains, “We don’t ties or signs of disease. Most veterinarians know for sure that will also suggest that a blood antibody test this outbreak of (IgG level) is run to ensure the foal received diarrhea in very adequate colostrum.” young foals is associated with If you have continued concerns about a an infectious foal with diarrhea, contact your local vetorganism, but erinarian or New Bolton Center at 610-444its pattern of 5800. spread is highly suggestive of a contagious disease.”

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Equine Trusts �� Historically, horses have been the most faithful animal companion of the Americans. Without horses, the West would never have opened and today, while the use of work horses has essentially disappeared, Americans continue to have a passionate relationship with their horses. They ride them; race and show them; jump with them or just enjoy their unique presence in a pasture. In fact, there are about 9,500,000 horses in the United States. The direct economic impact of the horse industry on the US economy is estimated at $39 billion dollars and approximately 1.4 million persons are employed full-time in the horse industry. Though racing is often the ﬁrst horse activity that comes to mind, there are, in fact, an estimated four times more horses involved in recreational activities. The life expectancy for a horse is around 25 years, with many horses living 30 years or more. The unique relationship that owners maintain with their horses is such that these are almost considered as a valued member of the family and they are increasingly treated as such . Not surprisingly, many Americans do attempt to secure a continued peaceful life for their cherished horse, should they no longer be there to provide for them. While their owners are around, horses develop and grow accustomed to a certain life style and routine, which, unfortunately, is often drastically changed with the death or the disability of the owner. Too often, the horses end up neglected, unwanted and ultimately, euthanasized due to insufﬁcient estate planning. HORSE CARE PLANNING The most common form of planning for a pet or a horse’s continued wellbeing is to trust a family member or a close friend as caretaker when the owner is disabled or passes away. Some owners will reach informal agreements with a caretaker or may Page 14

even include a provision in their will appointing a caretaker. This may offer a simple solution, requiring limited planning but in reality, many events can interfere with the expectation of the owner that his or her beloved animal companion may continue to enjoy a peaceful existence.

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Even with the best of intentions, the caretaker may not now or at a later date be able or willing to fulﬁll his or her expected function:

horse, to include feed and diets; daily habits; riding routines and bedding; veterinary and groomer visits; disabilities, allergies and other physical conditions and, ultimately, how to dispose of the body when the pet dies. The instructions should also indicate the name, addresses and phone numbers of the vet, the groomer and the location of the animal’s records.

• The horse may interfere with the caretakers’ own family relationships and lifestyle. • The caretaker may not have the ability and appropriate sensitivity to deal with horses. • The caretaker may not have premises compatible with horse care. • The caretaker may have to relocate for work or personal reasons. • The caretaker may become disabled or passes away. • The caretaker may not have the ﬁnancial means to provide for the horse, especially if extensive veterinary costs are involved.

However, the more comprehensive the list becomes, the more burdensome the services expected from the caretaker become, bringing about various issues: • The caretaker may no longer be willing to take care of the horse. • The caretaker may not follow the instructions of the owner and frustrate the expectations of the owner. • The cost of implementing the will of the owner may increase substantially.

The owner may further insure their pet continued well-being by improving the planning for their horse’s future. The initial step for the owner is to create an extensive set of directives for their horse and to provide it to the caretaker. Such list should describe the lifestyle and daily routine of the

To alleviate these problems, the owner may draft or have his attorney draft a Horse Care Agreement, spelling out the duties and the level of care expected from the caretaker.

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The formality of the relationship so created does expand the planning process as to include compliance provisions, default considerations and ultimately, address the funding that is required to secure the continued well being of the horse. The maintenance cost of a horse will vary substantially from state to state and will further depend on the condition of the horse, the level of care and the facilities that are provided for the horse. The cost can vary from $350 to well over $1,000.00 a month. The owner may in his or her will provide for monies to cover the cost of taking care of their horse when they are no longer able to do so. However, monetary considerations need to be carefully addressed, as various conﬂicting interest may interfere with the wishes of the owner: • Heirs may resent the fact that, to their ﬁnancial detriment, some monies are set aside for the wellbeing of a horse. • A caretaker who receives money for his or her services may seek to perpetuate an income stream past the life of the horse.

• The monies set aside for the horse can be misused and diverted to other purposes. • Below par caretaking may financially benefit a caretaker. • The residual of the monies set aside for the horse must be disposed of in some way after the death of the horse and this, again, may create conflict of interests that should be addressed. • The monies set aside for the horse’s wellbeing can be mismanaged.

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The most appropriate solution to plan efevent that a participant in the fectively for a horse’s continued peaceful plan to provide for continued life is to use a Equine Trust, also known as a care for the pet willingly or unpet trust. These trusts are legally recognized willingly defaults in his or her by a majority of US states and offer the legal capacity as caretaker or trustee. framework that can ensure the future well• A trust takes the monies set aside being of the horse. by the owner to cover future wellbeing of the horse out of the proPros: bate process. • The trust becomes effective at the time it is • A well-drafted Trust will be unconsigned and not at the time of death as a testable by the heirs. • A trust can establish a comprewill would and thus, a trust assures better hensive and respectful process to and continued care for the horse when deal with medical and life sustainthe owner is incapacitated or in the uncering decisions for the horse in the tain times between the passing away of the owner and the implementation of will absence of the owner. provisions. • The trust addresses in detail the expected Cons: duties and responsibilities of the various • The level of formality may be intimidating persons expected to provide for the conto a prospective caretaker. tinued care of the horse. • The cost of setting up a trust and manag• A trust spells out in great detail the level of ing the various components, including care that is expected from the caretaker. compliance can be expensive. • A trust addresses the various ﬁnancial mat- • The creation of a trust forces the owner to ters related to the continued care of the do some extensive soul searching as to horse. how his or her horse is to be taken care of when the owner is no longer available. • A trust provides for default scenarios in the

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What does the word “complete” actually mean? According to Merriam-Webster the definition is “having all the necessary or normal parts, components or steps; entire.” Life may be complete until it changes…then it’s not. The kit may be complete until you discover it’s missing a crucial part…then it’s not. And “complete” horse feeds are not complete. “Complete” feeds are advertised as containing all the needed nutrients and fiber required by the horse. But they cannot provide all the nutrients required by every horse, in every situation. “Complete” feeds do not provide the necessary long-stem fiber needed to maintain healthy hindgut function. Reading the information on the feed tag can tell you if the product will come close to meeting your horse’s required dietary needs based on age, health and activity level. A product designed for a performance or young growing horse will contain a higher amount of grain – resulting in a higher energy level. This product will also be fortified with protein, vitamins and minerals. A product designed for mature, idle horses Page 20

will contain less grain (lower energy level) and not contain high levels of protein, vitamins and minerals. The ﬁber level will be higher. There are also “complete” feeds designed for older, mature horses. These formulas will be easier to digest. Many products will have higher levels of phosphorus and vitamin C when compared to other complete feeds. These two nutrients are thought to be hard for senior horses to utilize. More research needs to be conducted. When reading the feed tag notice how much of the product must be fed per day. Because the product is intended to replace the forage and provide a balanced diet, the amount will be large. Most products will recommend approximately one and a half (1 ½) to two (2) percent of the body weight per day. A 1,000 pound horse would need

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require ﬁve (5) pounds a day. Divide this amount into several small meals. The healthiest way to feed the horse is to provide at least two (2) percent or more of the horse’s body weight in good quality forage. If the forage is lacking nutrients based on the horse’s age, activity level and health, then a product that provides the missing nutrients must be provided.

Do not be surprised if the horse eating a complete feed develops vices and health problems. These may include weaving, cribbing, stall walking, eating manure, tail and wood chewing, colic, ulcers and other digestive problems. Horses are designed to utilize long-stem ﬁber – not pellets. If a complete feed must be fed, try to provide at least one half (1/2) pound of longstem ﬁber for every 100 pounds of body weight per day. The 1,000 pound horse will

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But there are times when a horse cannot or should not eat forage. For example: older horses may not be able to chew hay. A complete feed designed for senior horses can be a huge beneﬁt.

the HYPP horse, all horses should be offered some type of long-stem ﬁber along with the complete product.

If hay or pasture is not an option, soaked hay cubes can provide long-stem fiber for It is possible a horse suffering from hyperhindgut health and to fight boredom. The kalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) would particles within the cube must be at least benefit from a complete feed. These horses three quarters of an inch in length. Hay or alhave trouble with potassium. Potassium must falfa pellets, beet pulp or bran will not work. not exceed one (1) percent of the total diet. Horses on a complete diet tend to get It is hard to control potassium levels when anxious at meal times. Meals are the “highfeeding forage. Offering a fixed formula point” of every horse’s day, but these forcomplete commercial mix that is low in age deprived horses may be more excited potassium may be the answer. than normal. To slow down consumption A horse recovering from choke may benefit and avoid choke, place several large rocks in the feeder. from a complete feed during the healing Research has also shown process. Offering a soaked complete extruded pellets lessen feed will meet nutrient requirements the risk of choke. Extrudwhile the esophagus heals. It is ed pellets are cooked possible the choke prone horse under pressure and diswill do better on a soaked solve faster than harder complete product as his counter-parts. normal diet. With the exception of

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What is riding “in hand”? Go to a horse show, and you can ﬁnd riders of all levels trying to achieve this mythical “thing”. Hate to break it to you, but this thing is not an end, rather it is the means to an end—the end being a language between the horse and rider which is the result of classic and proper skills working in unison to create a ﬂuent language between the horse and the rider.

over my years and I teach that the quality of the horse’s movement depends entirely on the quality of the horse’s step. The inhand look does not necessarily mean that the horse is engaged and is “stepping up”. Rather, many times one can look around a horse show and spot the in-hand look with a horse shufﬂing along with his hind legs. This has no place in the hunter/jumper world. Perhaps the only place it is acceptable and sought after is in the western and English pleasure classes.

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The most beautiful sunny skies shone over 364 contestants and horses from all over the U.S. and Canada at the 2010 Josey Reunion Round-Up for former students. The participants battled over $100,000 in cash and prizes including a decked-out BIG TEX/CM Trailer, Circle Y & Billy Cook Saddles, Bob Berg Championship Trophy Buckles, Purina Feed, United Vet Products, and more! “We could not enjoy the freedom that we have this weekend without those men and women in the armed forces that have served our country”, Randy Adams and Coy Huffman announced as the weekend began with a salute to our veterans and the presentation of the colors by the Marshall High School ROTC under the direction of Major Mayﬁeld. Over 2000 people came to the Josey Ranch to enjoy food, fun and fellowship amid the excitement of barrel racing and pole bending. The champions in each division won saddles along with a beautiful, custom designed Bob Berg Buckle. The 2D Championship went to Amy Swan of Olney, Texas riding Boons Prescription with a time of 16.626. The 3D Championship winner was Gilmer, Texas cowgirl, Kari Arreola Henson riding Pinto with a time of 17.150. And the

4D Championship went to a great friend of the Josey Rance, the one and only Kris Suard of the Black Star Ranch in Houma, Louisiana, riding her horse Phoebes Smokin’ Cat to claim a time of 18.147. Andrea Whiteside of Kilgore, Texas, riding The Right To Run won the Senior Division Championship with 16.574. The Reserve Champions were 1D: Abby Pursifull of Arthur City, Texas riding Truckstop with a time of 16.217, 2D: Jana Guthrie of Canton, Texas riding Gee with a time of 16.635, 3D: Cooper Clinton of Carthage, Texas riding Fortune Five with a time of 17.166, and the 4K Reserve Champion was Sara Funderburk of Bossier City, Louisiana riding Money with a time of 18.234. On Thursday night, the Josey Ranch kicked off the Reunion with a ground shaking Pole Bending competition. Keily Abney of Hugo, Oklahoma, riding Dallas, made a streaking run of 20.719 to win the 1D. The 2D was won by Brittany Ellis riding Tory with a time of 21.721, and Jolie Null of Marshall, Texas riding Doll captured the 3D with a time of 22.721. Two college scholarships were awarded immediately following the church service. The Thomas Mitchell Scholarship was awarded to Ashton Michelle Wright of Queen City,

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Fourteen-year-old Blue Grass Iowan, Mesa Leavitt began making history in the rodeo world in 2005 with her horse, Junior’s Genuine Doc aka “Junior”. She wowed the crowd at this year’s event, and has won the prestigious Josey Jr. World title backto-back and four times overall in ‘05, ‘06, ‘08 and ‘09. She holds the Triple Crown of barrel racing winning the Josey Jr. World, All American Youth, and NBHA Youth World. Sitting tight in her Martha Josey/Circle Y Ultimate saddle, holding fast to her Josey Beagley Know Reins attached to the Josey Million Dollar bit, and styling her Cowgirl Tuff Jeans, the ofﬁcial Jeans of the Josey Ranch, she and Junior ran to win with an outstanding tme of 16.112. Mesa’s parents purchased Junior from Suvoy and Cheryl

Rosser through the Josey Ranch and what a winning combination they have become. Mesa took home a slew of cash and prizes including a beautiful trailer donated by BIGTEX/CM Trailers, a Circle Y Saddle, Bob Berg Championship Trophy Buckle, a Don Wasson Bit for the fastest time, quality Hy-Flex products by United Vet Equine, Purina Fedd, and much, much more.

Texas. The Green Beret SSG Jamie Alford Scholarship winner went to Kelci Kennedy of Linden, Texas. It was delivered tearfully by Jamie’s mother, Gale Alford who spoke of her son’s passing, and loving commitment to barrel racing. Former Green Beret, Judge Jim Ammerman, presented the award and gave a salute to the fallen soldier.

The Oldest Horse Award, as well as the Fastest Veteran Award, went to Elaine Lambino on 32 year old “Peppy”. The Fastest Pain Horse Award went to Royena Clifton on Cooza Crisp with a 16.503. Contestant Hailey Poole’s grandfather, Roger Dees, won the Martha Josey Ultimate Circle Y Rafﬂe Saddle.

In honor of Martha Josey’s great horse, Sonny Bit O’Both, the only horse to ever win the AQHA and WPRA World Championships in the same year, a very special award was given to the Horse With The Most Heart. This year’s honor went to Kylie Abney’s horse Southern Spunk aka “Dallas”. Despite broken withers just ﬁve years earlier and a devastating diagnosis that this horse would never run again, the 23 year old “Dallas” won the 2010 Reunion round-Up Pole Bending event with a time of 20.719!

“We have had over 100,000 students through our clinics and the Reunion is such a great time to see our students again and to see their progress and success. Congratulations to all of the 2010 Josey Reunion RoundUp winners!”- R.E. & Martha Josey.

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Thanks to the Barrel Horse News, Circle Y Saddley, HealthyCoat, Thoro’Bred Horseshoes, and Mark Burt MVP Video Productions, the 2010 Josey Reunion Round-Up was webcast live and viewed all over the world. With comments on the race all the way from China’s NBHA Champion, Dashun Liu, it can truly be said that Martha and R.E. are loved the world over!

If you would like to be a part of the 2011 Josey Reunion Round-Up or for more information on future Josey Clilnics and events at the Josey Ranch in Marshall, Texas or in your area, please visit us at www.barrelraceres. com or call us at 903-935-5358

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Hawk Mountain Farm Quality Horse Boarding, Hay for sale. Newton, NJ 973-579-5557 or cell: 973-670-8706 Heavens Gate Farm Lrg Enclosed Indoor Ring, Outdoor Ring, Heated/AC Lounge & Tack Room, Boarding, Clinics, Shows, Riding Lessons, Summer Camp. 5590 Bradshaw Road, Pipersville PA. 215-343-0213 215766-0133 www.heavensgatefarmpa.com LaBarre Dressage Training Center Classical training with a whole horse perspective. Exceptional care. Competition size indoor. Specializing in lessons on the longe line. Outside Wilkes Barre. www.labarredressage.com 716-380-0309 Magnolias & Snowbirds Stables Boarding, Lessons, Training, Breeding Bookshill Road, Pen Argyl, PA 570-234-6296 www.magandsnow.com Sleepy Hollow Stables, LLC New Egypt, NJ, Boarding, Lessons, AKC Border Terriers. 609-758-5114 www.sleepyhollowstablesllc.com

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Bucks County Horse Park There’s no question at first glance what makes Bucks County Horse Park an ideal summer choice for riding. Whether you are a trail rider, cross country enthusiast or have set goals for the show ring, at BCHP you can find what you are looking for. The summer schedule is full of the favorites with Tuesday Evening Dressage starting things off on May 11th and continuing every other Tuesday until August 24th. This show offers the novice and experienced dressage rider an opportunity to hone their skills in a relaxed and supportive show atmosphere. Registration is available the day of the show but to secure a specific time, calling ahead is recommended. The other long time favorite for summer fun is the Thursday Morning Horse Show. Entering its 18th year, the show provides a strong schooling venue for Hunters and Jumpers. New on the prize list this year is a Bit O’ Straw Hunter class with money paybacks as well as a jumper’s Gambler’s Choice payback class at every jumper division. The series starts on June 10th and continues through August 26th.

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A Magical Encounter between Horse and Man Gallops to the Meadowlands On Wednesday, June 9, Cavalia makes its premiere stop in the New York tri-state area. Enjoyed by over 3 million people in Europe, Canada, and U.S. cities including Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, Atlanta, and Miami, Cavalia is a grand-scale spectacle involving acrobatics, live music, projected images and more than 100 performers, including a troupe of 60 magnificent horses from all over the world. From June 9 – 20, 2010 under the White Big Top at the Meadowlands, Cavalia will pay tribute to the harmony between horse and man. Cavalia was created by Cirque du Soleil co-founder, Normand Latourelle. “My passion in life is to make people dream. When I first introduced Cirque at Battery Park in 1988, I always wished I could return and introduce something new to the New York area. Cavalia took nearly 10 years to conceive and I am thrilled to present this one-of-a-kind show.” Cavalia is not just a show for horse-lovers, it is a lavish orchestration of multimedia, equestrian and performing arts designed to entertain people of all ages and backgrounds. Under the world’s largest touring Big Top, which rises 100 feet above the ground and spans more than 26,264 feet, 60 of the most magnificent creatures on the planet will express themselves in all their beauty, grace and strength on a 160-foot wide stage. While the horses gallop and cavort and, at times, run free completely unbridled, the show incorporates acrobatics, original live music and stunning special and lighting effects to create a dreamlike setting. For its exclusive run at the Meadowlands, Cavalia will be presented under its White Big Top. Tickets are on sale now, and are priced from $56.00 to $126.00. If sitting in the stands is not enough for you, the show can be customized for the complete VIP experience from $156.00 to $206.00, including a Horse Lovers Package that lets patrons tour Cavalia’s stables, and the Rendez-Vous Package that includes a tour of the stables, a cocktail/dinner reception and much more. Special pricing is also available for children, students, and senior citizens.

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The trails are blazing with a Scavenger Hunt and Judged Trail ride event on June 13th. The theme is year is Let’s Play and there is fun and excitement planned for all. On September 6th, there is an exciting Hunter Pace over 10 miles of beautiful trails and the Judge Trail Ride takes off on September 19th. For more information of the Park’s trail system checkout the new Trail Page on the website at BucksCountyHorsePark.org. There you will find a description of the trails available and an informal rating system on each trail’s difficulty. Bucks County Horse Park is open all year and if not participating in our shows, membership is required for usage of the rings, trails and cross country facility. There is an annual membership or a day pass membership. Information and forms are located in the Gate House at the entrance to the Park. While out riding checkout the progress on our newest addition, a water complex located next to the old airfield trail. This water complex will be available to drivers, trail riders and Horse Trial competitors later this year. Whatever your schedule or budget, plan on visiting the versatile Bucks County Horse Park for your equestrian pursuit.

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Berks Equine Council is a non-proﬁt membership organization that serves as an educational resouce and promotes activities for local equine enthusiast and professionals, thus enhancing the quality of life in Berks County. 717-515-5468 or www.BerksEquineCouncil.org Buxmont Riding Club Schooling horse shows and more! www.buxmontridingclub.com

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Keystone Miniature Horse Club Club for miniature horse owners, fun shows, clinics, meetings with speakers, etc. Call for info: 570-488-6264 www.keystonemhc.com Lehigh Valley Dressage Association LVDA is a non-proﬁt organization that is devoted to promoting dressage in Eastern PA and Western NJ. We hold seven schooling shows, clinics and an annual USDF Recognized Show at the BCHP each year. See www.lvda.org or call 610-837-7889 for more information. The Lehigh Valley Horse Council is a non-proﬁt organization devoted to promoting equine activities and the educating of the horse owner and the general public. We sponsor clinics or lectures featuring knowledgeable persons on varying aspects of horse ownership and horsemanship. For Info: 610-837-7294

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NACMO National Asso. of Competitive Mounted Orienteering www.nacmo.org Penn Jersey Horse Showing Association Visit our web site for information about the PJHSA, events, membership forms, rules, and more. www.PJHSA.com Tinicum Park Polo Club River Rd (Route 32), Erwinna. Matches every Saturday at 2pm. Last game of this season is Oct 3. $5 per car load, guests receive a rafﬂe ticket for drawing. Please keep dogs on a leash at all times. Social memberships with & without tents are available. Call to check for cancelations due to weather or ﬁeld conditions before each game! www.tinicumpolo.org 908-996-3321

Information on Non-Proﬁt Organizations is listed FREE of charge, space permitting. Call 570-656-0730 or email info@EliteEquestrian.us

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Penn Jersey Horse Show Association’s 2010 Show Schedule For more information please check out our website at www.PJHSA.com The website has membership forms, horse registration forms and other important club info!!!! June 12th, Sat 8AM Boots & Saddles English Show Boots & Saddles Riding Club, Allentown, PA June 13th, Sun 9AM PJHSA Western Show (fundraiser for PJHSA - consider a sponsorship) Berks County 4-H Center, Leesport, PA June 27th, Sun Bucks County English & Western Show 8AM: English; 9AM: Western Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA July 11th, Sun 8AM Blue Valley English Show Blue Valley Riding Center, Pen Argyl, PA July 18th, Sun 8AM Blue Valley English Show Blue Valley Riding Center, Pen Argyl, PA

July 25th, Sun Bucks County English & Western Show 8 AM: English, 9 AM: Western Bucks County Horse Park, Revere, PA August 16th, Sun 8AM Saddle Valley English Show Saddle Valley Farm, Bangor PA. Sept. 4th, Sat 8AM Boots & Saddles English Show Boots & Saddles Riding Club, Allentown, PA Sept. 5th, Sun 9AM Boots & Saddles Western Show Boots & Saddles Riding Club, Allentown, PA Sept. 26th, Sun 8AM Saddle Valley English Show Saddle Valley Farm, Bangor PA

Penn Jersey Horse Show Association will be holding 3 Wednesday Night Schooling Shows June 23rd - Plainfield Riding Club, Wind Gap, PA Registration - 3:45pm Show Starts - 4:45pm July 7th - Plainfield Riding Club, Wind Gap, PA Registration - 3:45pm Show Starts - 4:45pm July 28th - Plainfield Riding Club, Wind Gap, PA Registration - 3:45pm Show Starts - 4:45pm These are club fundraisers - consider becoming a sponsor!!!!

Penn Jersey is an APHA PAC approved organization for the 2010 show season!!!

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June 14-18 July 5-9 June 21-25 July 12-16 June 28-July 2 July 19-23 July 26-30 www.springcreek-farm.com LMCponies@aol.com

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Bucks County Horse Park 2010 Calendar of Events Email: manager@BucksCountyHorsePark.org Tel: 610 847 8597 Fax: 610 847 5507 Full Details available @ www.BucksCountyHorsePark.org Located off Route 611, Revere, PA 18953 Eventing June 20 - USEA Recognized Horse Trial Aug 8 - Schooling Horse Trial Sept 12 - USEA Recognized Horse Trial Oct 10 – Schooling Horse Trial/Combined Test/Dressage Nov 7 –Schooling Horse Trial

July 4July 31Aug 1Aug 22Oct 10Oct 23-

Dressage USDF/USEF Dressage at The Park III USDF Dressage Breed Show USDF/USEF Dressage at The Park IV LVDA Dressage Rental Schooling Dressage Show USDF/USEF Dressage at The Park V

Thursday Morning Hunter/Jumper Show Series Every Thursday June 10th thru Aug 26th PJHSA English/Western Shows June 27th and July 25th Jumper Shows Oct 3 - Fall Jumper Classic Driving Sept 26 - ADS Recognized Driving Show

Tuesday Evening Dressage Show Series (ESDCTA) June 8 & 22, July 6 & 20, Aug 3 &17 Hunter Paces and Chases Sept 6 (rental), Nov 28. June 13- Judged Trail & Scavenger Hunt Combo Sept 19- Judged Trail Ride Oct 2Pink Ribbon Ride Oct 17- Spookarama (rental)

Annual Membership start at $45, Day Pass $30 to $35, Volunteering is fun at BCHP. Promote your business, many sponsorship opportunities. Great Trails, XC Country Fences. All weather rings for your enjoyment & use.

Lehigh Valley Horse Council 2010 Events July 15, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00 PM Topic: Meet the Big Hearts with the Little Feet An introduction to Minis and their potential. Speakers: Ms. Jan Posh, Overtime Acres Location: Northampton Cty. 4-H Center, Nazareth, PA

November 18, 2010 (Thursday) 7:30 PM Topic: Are Your Horses Eating You Out of House & Home? A talk on how to maintain & improve your pastures. Speakers: Ms. Donna Foulk, PSU Ag Ext. Agent Location: Boots & Saddle Riding Club, Allentown, PA

September 16, 2010 (Thursday) 7:00PM Topic: All About Bits….Spit It Out! Speaker: Mr. Al Miskevish, Stone Mountain Ranch Location: TBA

For More Information Call: 610-759-7985, 610-837-7294. Due to circumstances beyond our control a date, topic, or location may be changed, please check information ahead of time if you are not an LVHC member receiving the LVHC newsletter.

The Lehigh Valley Horse Council is a non-proﬁt organization devoted to promoting equine activities and the educating of the horse owner and the general public. We sponsor clinics or lectures featuring knowledgeable persons on varying aspects of horse ownership and horsemanship. These clinics/lectures are offered FREE to the public.

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June 11-13: East. PA Reining Horse Asso. Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. Kimberly.Tillman07@comcaast.net 410-382-5363 www.eprha.com June 12/13: Cow Working Series at Willow Brook Farms Natural Horsemanship Center, 610-264-3006 www.willowbrookdev.com

July 3 & 4: Brazilian Bull Riding Mountain Springs Arena, Shartlesville PA www.mountainspringarena.com July 10: BEC Annual Membership Picnic & Trail Ride, South Mountain YMCA. Wernersville, PA. Arrive at 1 p.m. for trail ride and picnic to follow at 4 p.m. Bring a covered dish. Hamburgers & drinks provided. FREE. www.berksequinecouncil.org

June 13: Horse Show, Heaven’s Gate Farm. 5590 Bradshaw Rd., Pipersville PA Hunters & July 10: Professional Rodeo, 8pm Jumpers. Championship all divisions, ribbons Mountain Springs Arena, Shartlesville PA in all classes. 215-343-0213 or barn: 215-766- www.mountainspringarena.com 0133 www.heavensgatefarmpa.com July 10 & 11: Atlantic Reined Cow Horse June 13-: LVDA at Spring Fields (schooling Events www.atlanticrcha.com show) (610) 847-5520 Judge: Cheryl Ash (L) Dick Rosell 610-756-4257 Opens~ May 16, 2010/ Closes~ June 4, 2010 July 11: NACMO Ride June 18: Barn Fire Prevention Seminar Mounted Orienteerting, Mahlon Dickerson Ag Center, Leesport PA. 7-9 p.m. FREE for Reservation, Jefferson, NJ, gldg@nji.com BEC members/$5 non-BEC members. www.berksequinecouncil.org July 14:LVHC Clinic Meet the Big Hearts With Little Feet, Infro to minis. Northampton June 19& 20: Atlantic Reined Cow Horse County 4H Center, Nazareth, PA 7pm. Events www.atlanticrcha.com 610-759-7985 or 610-837-7294 Dick Rosell 610-756-4257 July 16-18: East. PA Reining Horse Asso. June 23 - 27: Mounted Games Across Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. America, 8am - 6pm, Gloucester County Kimberly.Tillman07@comcaast.net Dream Park, NJ. games@consultbcl.com 410-382-5363 www.eprha.com 7:30amwww.mountedgames.org 8:30pm June 26: Parelli Play Day at Willow Brook Farms Natural Horsemanship Center, 610-264-3006 www.willowbrookdev.com June 27: Sahar Hirosh Clinic at Graystone (215) 538-9811 June 27: Burgundy Hollow Horse Trials Northampton PA 610-417-4231 www.burgundyhollow.com

July 18: LVDA at Coopersburg Equestrian Center (schooling show) (610) 336-0299 Judge: Kris McLaughlin (L) Opens~ June 18, 2010/ Closes~ July 9, 2010 July 23-25: Children’s Beneﬁt Show Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. Mark McCracken, www.uphaonline.com July 25: Burgundy Hollow Horse Trials Northampton PA 610-417-4231 www.burgundyhollow.com

June 27: Extreme Cowboy Challenge JC Cutting Horses, Boyertown, PA. Call for rain date and registration info. See article pg July 25: Parelli Play Day at Willow Brook 10 484-467-3789 Farms Natural Horsemanship Center, 610-264-3006 www.willowbrookdev.com July 3-4: Garden State Paint Horse Club: July Jubilee Show, Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. 856-468-5366 bhorses@aol.com www.gsphc.com Page 58

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July 31: Pet & Kids Expo 10 - 5, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown PA. K9 Agility, Obedience Demos, FREE Puppy Training Class, Rat Show, Rabbit Show, much more. Bring your pet- must sign waiver. See web site: PA HorseExpos.com See ad page 9 July 31: Professional Rodeo, 8pm Mountain Springs Arena, Shartlesville PA www.mountainspringarena.com

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July 31-Aug 1: North East Connection Zone 7 Paint Horse, Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. 856-468-5366 bhorses@aol.com www.gsphc.com August 7: Parelli Play Day at Willow Brook Farms Natural Horsemanship Center, 610-264-3006 www.willowbrookdev.com August 7-8: North East Peruvian Horse Club, Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. 732-939-4222 www.neperuvianhorseclub.com

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August 7-8: BEC Horse Show, 4-H Center, Leesport PA. This is the 5th anniversary for the horse show! It has expanded to a two-day format featuring a hunter & jumper show. www.berksequinecouncil.org August 8: NACMO Ride Mounted Orienteering, Lewis Morris Park, Morristown, NJ, PasoVasz@aol.com Aug. 8: LVDA at Pipe Dream Farm (schooling show) (610) 597-0583 Judge: Jill Kuc (L) Opens~ July 9, 2010/ Closes~ July 30, 2010 Aug 9-14: Vesatility Challenge at the Reading Fair. Call for date of Challenge & registration info: 484-467-3789 Aug 21: Professional Rodeo, 8pm Mountain Springs Arena, Shartlesville PA www.mountainspringarena.com Aug. 22: LVDA at BCHP- USDF/USEF show 267-240-7389 Judges: Kem Barbosa (S) Cindy Canace (S) Opens~ June 7, 2010/ Closes~ August 4, 2010 Sept 11 & 12: Northeast Stock Horse Events northeaststockhorseassociation.net Rick Trusty 610-775-3564

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Sept. 12: LVDA at Rhythm & Blues (schooling Sept 18/19: Volunteer Clinic at Willow Brook show) (610) 845-2089 Judge: Lynn Roscioli (L) Farms Natural Horsemanship Center, Opens Aug. 13, 2010/Closes~ Sept. 3, 2010 610-264-3006 www.willowbrookdev.com Sept. 12: “Twisted Fairy Tales & Nursery Crimes” Judged Trail Ride, South Mountain YMCA. (Raindate: Sept 19) Pre-Register by Sept. 5. BEC Members $35 pre-register/$45 gate; Non –BEC member $40 pre-register, $50 gate. Flyer will be posted on BEC Website www.berksequinecouncil.org Sept 16: LVHC Clinic All About Bits... Spit It Out! 7pm, location TBA 610-759-7985 or 610837-7294 Sept 16-19: East. PA Reining Horse Asso. Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. Kimberly.Tillman07@comcaast.net 410-382-5363 www.eprha.com Page 60

Sept 25 & 26: Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Events www.atlanticrcha.com Dick Rosell 610-756-4257 Sept 25 & 26: Garden State Paint Horse Club: Gloucester County Dream Park, NJ. 856-468-5366 bhorses@aol.com www.gsphc.com Events listed free of charge for advertisers and organizations. Send info to: info@EliteEquestrian.us Deadline for fall issue: August 13, 2010

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Why advertise to the equestrian market?

The following are several equestrian statistics that will help to illustrate the benefits of advertising to the equestrian market. • The estimated consumer yearly expenditure by USA Equestrian membership is $2 billion • 27,000,000 people over the age of 12 ride a horse at least once a year • 14,580,000 people over the age of 12 ride a horse on a regular basis • 2,200,000 people own horses in the United States • 88,000,000 attend horse-related events • The average income of an individual who subscribes to an English style equestrian magazine is $105,900 • The ratio of the horse owners to non-horse owners who have an annual income over $100,000 is 4:1 • The average home value is $412,000 • 15% own a second home • 43% travel on an airplane more than 16 times a year • 78% are members of a frequent flyer program • 97% own one or more credit cards • 55% of the automobiles owned were purchased last year • The average age is 39 • 85% of the participants are female • 80% of equestrians have a minimum of a four-year college degree • The equestrian audience participates in an average of 14 events a year • 40% report an individual income in excess of $150,000 (Source: USA Equestrian: Profile of 80,000 members and on-site audiences)

Display Ad Rates

• Printed Ad

A: Full Page: B: Half Page: C: Quarter Page: D: Eighth Page: E: Business Card:

All Ad Prices Include: •Full Color •Web Link • Digital On-Line Magazine Ad • 3 Months Of Advertising To Your Target Market W x H 4.9 x 7.4 4.9 x 3.6 2.4 x 3.6 2.4 x 1.8 2.4 x 1.4

$525 $290 $170 $110 $65

Prices per issue for premium positions: Pages 2-5: $625 BackCover: $675

Discount When Paying By Check or Cash

$500 $275 $160 $100 $60

$600 $650

Front Cover: $1,500 Includes photo on front cover (mgmt must approve) and two page centerfold feature highlight article of your equine business to include photos.

Rates are for print-ready ad copy. Ads requiring set-up will be billed as follows: 1/8: $15 1/4: $20 1/2: $25 full: $35

No set up fees for minor changes (expiration date, phone, single line, etc)

Discounts: Annual contract, 4 issues take 10% OFF

Next Issue: Fall 2010, Available 9-1-10, Deadline: 8-13-10

Ofﬁce: 570-646-9340 Cell: 570-656-0730 PO Box 764, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 www.EliteEquestrian.us info@EliteEquestrian.us Page 62

Elite Equestrian

Tinicum Park Polo Club 2010 Season Join us for another action packed season! Photo by Wilson Black Photography www.WilsonBlackPhotography.com

2010 Schedule Of Events Updated!

• May 15th, Opening Day Tail Gate Competition • July 3rd, No Polo • July 10th, Max Berger Cup AND Hat Day! • July 24th, Arby Dobb Cup • August 7th, President’s Cup • August 21st, Women’s Cup • September 4th, Sportsmanship Cup • September 11th, Wine + Polo Egyptian National Team Plays! • September 18th, Polo & Pooches • October 2nd, British Festival Tail Gate Competition • October 9th: Last Game of Season Games are held every Saturday at 2pm. Call the hotline at 908-996-3321 on the morning of the game due to possible cancelation for weather or ﬁeld conditions. All games are open to the public with a $5/car parking fee for non-members. Leashed dogs are always welcome.

Become a member! Social Membership includes: • Tented space at each game* • Invitation to our Annual Gala • Entrance/Parking to each game w/ rafﬂe ticket for each person in your group • Post-Game get-together for members *Social memberships available without tent

Support “The Sport of Kings”

while promoting your business to the right people. A variety of sponsorships available in various price ranges.

Individual and Corporate Sponsorships Available

For information about sponsorships or memberships, call our hotline at 908-996-3321 year-round, or visit our website at

www.TinicumPolo.org Elite Equestrian

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