Better Horses - Spring 2025

WELCOME TO THE SPRING EDITION

Better Horses is proud to be a part of the 2025 Pinto World Championship, which is June 7th -June 21st in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Be sure to review all the classes beginning on page 30. With so many opportunities, you can see why the PtHA caters to all levels and ages, including youth, amateur, novice, and open divisions.

If you haven’t heard, in mid-April, Kansas’ horse racing bill was signed by Governor Kelly in Topeka, Kansas. Governor Laura Kelly signed legislation into law that distributes tax revenues from historical horse racing wagering into funds intended to support live racing.

The new law will move the 3% tax on parimutuel handle from the Historical Horse Racing (HHR) machines into two horse racing funds, with 30 percent going to the Kansas Breeders Development Fund and 70 percent going to the Fair Horse Racing Benefit Fund (fair fund). Projections show that this tax revenue could generate up to $25 million annually for the racing industry in the state. Congratulations to the State of Kansas, they have waited a long time for this day. For more information www.ksqhra.com.

In Sedalia, Missouri, the State Fair construction has started on the new Governor Michael L. Parson Equestrian indoor arena with an anticipated completion sometime in 2026. The state-of-the-art complex will provide a modern and versatile space for a wide range of events year-round and during the annual State Fair, from equine and livestock shows to conferences, trade shows, and community gatherings, among other multi-purpose uses. As always, be sure to put the Missouri State Fair on your Calendar beginning August 717th, 2025. For more info www.mostatefair.com

As always, ride safe and remember, “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” ~ Winston Churchill.

ED ADAMS, CEO BETTER HORSES

FEATURED IN THE ISSUE

4. Get Ready for the 2025 Pinto World Championship Show

6. Strategies to Shield Horses from Biting Insects

9. Seven Facts About Your Horse’s Skeleton

10. Hair Loss on a Horse’s Face or Body (Alopecia)

13. Getting Ready for the Horse Exhibition 2025 Season

15. Live Horse Racing Legislation Approved in Kansas by Both Chambers

16. Legal Issues to Consider in the Horse Industry

19. Blister Beetles in Alfalfa

23. Ten Things to Know About Equine Ophthalmology

24. Head Shaking in Horses: Trigeminal-Mediated Headshaking

20. Trailering Checklist – Packing and Safety on the Road

28. Understanding your Horse’s Vision

29. Resolutions for a Horse Stopping at Jumps

30. Pinto World Championship Schedule of Events

39. Barn fire – Every Horse Owners Worst Nightmare

GET READY FOR THE 2025 PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

BY BETTER HORSES STAFF

Every summer, exhibitors from across the country head to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for one of the most exciting events in the equine world — the Pinto World Championship Show (PWC). Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or making your PWC debut, preparation is key to making the most of this incredible experience. Here’s everything you need to know to be ready for the show!

ABOUT THE PINTO WORLD SHOW

The 2025 Pinto World Championship will be held June 7–21, 2025, at the Tulsa Fairgrounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It’s a true celebration of Pinto’s versatility, featuring over 700 classes across a wide variety of disciplines, including western, English, halter, driving, games, trail, and more.

The action kicks off on Saturday, June 7, with the Youth Speech Contest, followed by the Youth Horse Judging Contest on Sunday, June 8. These events offer a great opportunity for 4-H and FFA students to showcase their communication and evaluation skills, with buckles, plaques, and more awarded.

Horse show classes officially begin Monday, June 9, launching 13 exciting days of competition for youth, amateurs, novices, and open exhibitors.

If you needed more incentive, the Pinto World Championship gives away over $1.6 million dollars in cash and prizes each year, with buckles, ribbons, chairs, rose garlands, saddles, and more for World Champions, Reserve World Champions, and High Point winners!

The Yellow Rose Futurity, sponsored by the WCHA, will also be held during the 2025 PWC, adding even more opportunities to shine.

Pinto World Championship is also a WDAA-recognized show.

Plus, don’t forget to visit the tradeshow — a perfect place to shop, relax, and enjoy some downtime between classes!

ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Move-In Starts: Friday, June 6, at 8:00 a.m. (No early arrivals will be permitted.)

Important: Especially on the first day, be prepared for a possible line at the entrance. Inspectors work quickly, but your patience is appreciated!

REQUIRED HEALTH DOCUMENTS

Before you even pull through the gate, make sure you have the following:

• A 12-Month Negative Coggins Test required for all horses, dated within 12

months. Must list registered names and markings — no barn names! Foals under 6 months are exempt if traveling with a tested dam.

• A 30-Day Printed Health Certificate

Issued by a licensed veterinarian from your home state. Must be a printed hard copy (no phone pictures will be accepted). Inspectors will review your paperwork at the first checkpoint. Horses without proper documents will be quarantined at the owner’s expense.

STEP-BY-STEP CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

Here’s how check-in will flow once you arrive:

Checkpoint 1: Health Station (Inside Gate 5)

Present your Coggins and Health Certificate for each horse. All papers will be stamped by an inspector before moving on. Missing paperwork? Staff will help locate the PWC veterinarian.

Checkpoint 2: Stalling Office (North end of Expedition Barn)

Pick up your stall assignments. Proceed to unload your horses at the barns.

Checkpoint 3: Stall Key Booth (Center of each barn)

Show staff your stall assignments. They will unlock your stalls so you can unload. After unloading, immediately move your trailer to the designated secured trailer parking north of the Feed Store or Lot 3.

Checkpoint 4: Show Office (Lower Level of Ford Truck Arena)

Bring your stamped health papers to the office.

Pick up your Show Packet with back numbers, class lists, and vital event information.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the center stage for the annual Pinto World Championship, held June 7-21, 2025.

BETTER HORSES

Checkpoint 5: Identification Station (Oklahoma Ford Dealers Barn)

Bring your exhibitor numbers and your horse’s original Registration Certificate (or a legible color copy). Your Pinto will be positively identified.

Ponies and Miniatures must also be measured at this time.

NSBA DUAL-APPROVED CLASSES

The 2025 Pinto World Show features National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) dualapproved classes across select: Open, Amateur, and Youth divisions, including:

• Western Pleasure

• Hunter Under Saddle

• Trail

• Hunter Hack

• Ranch Rail Pleasure

• Ranch Riding

• Ranch Trail

• Yearling Longe Line

Trophies or plaques are awarded for firstplace NSBA placings, and paybacks are offered in all Open NSBA classes.

IMPORTANT:

Horse owners and exhibitors must be current NSBA members.

Horses must be registered with NSBA under the current owner’s name.

Need NSBA membership info? Visit nsba.com or call (847) 623-6722.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO BRING

• Health Papers (Coggins + 30-Day Health Certificate — printed)

• PtHA Registration Papers

• Current PtHA Membership Card (and

Amateur/Youth Cards, if needed)

• NSBA Membership & Horse Registration (if showing in NSBA classes)

• Tack and Show Clothes (check rules for your classes!)

• Stall Supplies (fans, buckets, bedding, etc.)

• Emergency Kit (first aid for horse and rider)

• Plenty of Water and Snacks

• Positive Attitude (most important of all!)

There’s truly nothing like the energy and excitement of the Pinto World Championship Show.

Whether you’re competing for a buckle, chasing high point awards, or simply soaking up the experience, this event offers memories that will last a lifetime.

Get organized, pack smart, and come ready to have an amazing time. Safe travels and we’ll see you in Tulsa!

horse’s eyes and cause chemical burns. Roll-on insect repellents are safer to use as long as they don’t come in contact with the eyes. Spot-on insecticides with permethrin applied to the poll, tail, and behind each hock and knee seem to protect for a couple of weeks.

Daily feed-through insecticides pass through the horse’s GI tract and out with the feces to kill developing fly maggots on the ground. They only work in the manure and not in other insect breeding areas. In addition, if feed-through insecticides are used, the kill-off of larvae leaves the parasitoid wasps with little to feed on. Consult with your veterinarian about the safety and prudence of using feedthrough products.

Fly traps—strips and containers with bait—are useful to kill houseflies, but they won’t necessarily attract biting stable flies. Ultraviolet bug zappers are fairly effective at killing mosquitoes and some fly species (stable and houseflies), but be careful not to place them close to combustible materials like

hay or straw. They can also attract a higher population of unwanted insects to the area around the zapper, and not all bugs are killed by the machine.

Misting or fog sprayers in the barn using pyrethrin chemicals help to drop the number of biting stable flies and mosquitoes pretty quickly. It is also possible to apply residual insecticides to barn walls, ceilings, and rafters. Try to use different chemicals throughout the insect season to minimize the development of resistance by house flies, horn flies, and stable flies. Close up holes in screens and check for areas where mosquitoes can enter the barn and overwinter.

During insect season, spray around the property once or twice a week with permethrin using a thermal fogger, boom, or hand-held sprayer, being careful to stay away from aquatic habitats and bee areas.

United Mosquito and Fly Control designs every one of our insect control systems to meet the exact needs of our customers,

whether you want to play in your backyard, keep your agricultural space healthy and calm, or be comfortable all day in the place you work

THE BOTTOM LINE

There is no single biting insect control strategy that cures all the pest problems on a horse property. It will take a compilation of strategies to keep your horses bothered as little as possible during insect season. Environmental management is essential to reduce the insect population.

HAIR LOSS ON A HORSE’S FACE OR BODY (ALOPECIA)

Getting to the root of patchy hair loss and bald spots

BY JAMIE WHITTENBURG, DVM, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY

Areas of hair loss on a horse’s face and body can be concerning and may be caused by a variety of issues.

When you arrive at the barn and go to greet your horse, your first instinct may be to embrace him, pet his face, and give him a treat. But it can be concerning when the face looking back at you has areas of hair missing or falling out excessively, leaving patches of his bare skin visible.

Bald spots can appear on many different areas of a horse’s body, but often owners are most concerned with patchy hair loss on the face (around the eyes, cheeks, and muzzle). For those living in warm climates, this issue tends to be more common. The first step for owners is to determine if the hair falling out is truly alopecia or normal, expected shedding.

NORMAL AND ABNORMAL HAIR LOSS IN HORSES

It is normal for horses to undergo shedding cycles, which are primarily influenced by changes in daylight throughout the year. So, it is natural for a horse to grow a thick, long coat as temperatures get colder and shed out to have a thin, short coat as the days get warmer. Additional seasonal factors, such as fluctuations in hormone levels, can also impact hair growth and shedding patterns.

When a horse has bald spots, patchy shedding, or generalized hair loss outside of these normal cycles, it may be referred to as alopecia. It’s essential for horse owners to be able to differentiate between alopecia and normal shedding patterns so potential underlying issues can be addressed.

FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO HAIR LOSS

Several factors can contribute to alopecia in horses, with environmental and health-related

MEDICINE GRADUATE

issues playing significant roles. A high-quality diet, regular grooming, well-fitted tack, and veterinary care are essential components for maintaining healthy skin and hair. Here are some of the most common causes of hair loss in horses and how to help a horse affected by each.

EXCESSIVE SWEAT

During hot and humid weather, horses will sweat more. That sweat gets absorbed by the skin and keeps the hair follicles damp for extended periods. This moisture can soften the follicles and cause the hair to shed. Also, sweat contains proteins and salts. When it dries, it can irritate the skin and potentially contribute to hair loss.

Further, many horses are not fans of having their face, eyes, and around the poll area rinsed off with water. Sweat and heat can also get trapped under the mane, which acts like an insulator. So, these areas can lose more hair due to accumulated dirt and sweat irritating the skin.

Regular, careful, and thorough grooming practices and fans to improve ventilation and cool off temperatures can help prevent hair loss from excessive sweat. You can also try a running braid for your horse’s mane or individual braids if it’s on the shorter side.

FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Fungal infections are a common cause of patchy hair loss, particularly in regions with warm, humid climates, such as in the southern United States. These infections, commonly called ringworm but known by veterinarians as dermatophytosis, thrive in environments favorable to fungal growth, like on moist, sweaty skin and in poorly ventilated stables.

SPOTTING FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS

Fungus tends to cause hair to fall out, and owners may notice this around their horse’s eyes and cheekbones, as well as other parts of the body like the neck, shoulders, flank, and legs. Excessive rubbing or trauma to these areas (from itching, for example) can exacerbate the condition. Characteristic signs of a fungal infection include circular areas of hair loss, often with crusty or scaly skin and mild itching.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS

Horses may come into contact with fungal spores through:

• Contaminated grooming tools

• Shared tack

• Bedding

Advanced age, poor skin condition, inadequate nutrition, and decreased immune system function are factors that can influence whether your horse is more likely to develop an infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment from your veterinarian are essential to prevent the spread of infection and alleviate discomfort for your horse.

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF FURTHER HAIR LOSS

Treatment may involve topical antifungal products, medicated shampoos, and environmental management strategies to remove fungal spores and reduce the risk of recurrence. Proactive measures, such as maintaining proper stable hygiene, not sharing equipment, regular grooming practices, and high-quality nutrition can help minimize the risk of fungal infections and promote overall skin health in horses.

Since fungal infections can, in some cases, also be transmitted to humans, it is important to practice good hygiene and utilize personal protective equipment, such as gloves and outerwear.

PARASITES

Pinworms (Oxyuris equi) are intestinal parasites that often lead to itching and hair loss. Parasite eggs may be ingested from a horse’s environment. The eggs then mature in the horse’s intestines. Adults emerge out of the anus and lay eggs around the horse’s perineum. This results in intense itching which will cause the horse to rub its tail and hind end on objects such as fencing and stall walls.

PREVENT HAIR LOSS CAUSED BY PARASITES

Intestinal parasites can compromise overall health, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, a dull coat, and hairless spots. Proper parasite control measures, including fecal egg count testing, are crucial to preventing infestations and minimizing the impact on your horse’s well-being.

RAIN ROT

A muddy environment could put a horse’s skin at risk for developing rain rot.

Also called rain scald, this condition is caused by Dermatophilus congolensis, a bacterium that causes a skin infection and alopecia in horses. This bacterium is commonly found in wet and humid areas and results in patchy hair loss with areas of crusting on the skin.

A veterinarian may diagnose rain rot based on the climate your horse lives in and the appearance of the skin. This infection is potentially contagious between horses and proper care and husbandry is vital to prevent its spread.

TREATING AND PREVENTING RAIN ROT

Affected horses should be treated by a veterinarian, and the environment must be controlled to reduce moisture that the horse’s skin is exposed to. Keeping horses indoors during rain storms, dehumidifying barns, ensuring wraps and saddle pads are completely dried before use, and thorough grooming to dry horses after exercise can all aid in the prevention of rain rot. All brushes, tack, and equipment must be thoroughly disinfected before being used on other horses.

PITUITARY PARS INTERMEDIA DYSFUNCTION (PPID OR CUSHING’S DISEASE)

PPID is a common endocrine disorder that can cause abnormal hair growth and shedding patterns. The disease results from a malfunction of the pituitary gland in the brain which is responsible for regulating a horse’s hormones. Horses suffering from PPID may have increased hair coat length and delayed shedding of the winter coat, among other signs.

Proper diagnosis and management, including medication and dietary adjustments, are essential for mitigating the effects of PPID on a horse’s coat and overall health.

SEASONAL ALOPECIA IN HORSES

Seasonal alopecia, characterized by irregular, patchy hair loss during specific times of the year, is a common occurrence, particularly in warm climates. Seasonal alopecia in horses may be caused by an imbalance in the pineal gland. If you notice hairless patches on your horse that seem to come and go with the seasons, contact your veterinarian for a diagnosis.

ALLERGIC REACTIONS

Skin allergies, whether caused by the environment, insect hypersensitivity, or other irritants, can lead to hives and intense itching (pruritus) of the skin. You may be using a new fly spray this season or trying out a different type of bedding in their stall and notice bumps, dryness, or balding spots on specific areas of their skin. These may be signs of your horse having an allergic reaction to areas of direct contact with an irritant (called contact dermatitis). Contact your veterinarian for a full exam and diagnosis so you can identify the trigger factors and come up with a plan to get your horse feeling like themselves again.

POOR NUTRITION

Hair loss or a dull coat could indicate underlying health issues, such as those stated

Rain Rot, as pictured above, can be found in muddy or moist environments. This condition can also potentially be contagious.

GETTING READY FOR THE HORSE EXHIBITION 2025 SEASON

What is New with Coggins Testing Requirements in Kansas

BY LAURIE BEARD, DVM, MS, DACVIM, CLINICAL PROFESSOR KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Most horse owners are aware that a Coggins test and a health certificate (otherwise known as a certificate of veterinary inspection) are required when horses travel across state lines. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has recently revised requirements regarding Coggins testing. Starting in January 2025, all horses used for exhibition purposes, in the state of Kansas, are now required to have a current negative Coggins test (dated within the previous 12 months) regardless if the horse is crossing state lines or originating from within the state of Kansas to attend the event. In addition, horses that are changing ownership are also required to have a current negative Coggins test dated within the previous 12 months. Horses with a current negative Coggins do not need to be retested provided sellers relinquish a copy of the horse’s Coggins, represented by the USDA VS Form 10-11, to the new owner at change of ownership. If a horse has more than one Coggins during the previous 12 months, only the most recent test is considered valid.

So why is getting a Coggins test so important? A Coggins test is a test for the disease called equine infectious anemia (EIA), which is a viral infection that can infect horses, donkeys and mules. The virus results in fever and anemia, is most commonly spread by biting insects and it can be potentially fatal. Horses that are infected with EIA virus are persistently infected serving as lifelong carriers, they will always serve as a potential source of virus which can cause spread of disease to other equids. There is no effective vaccine or treatment for this viral infection. Positive horses must either be kept isolated under lifelong quarantine with regulatory oversight or euthanized.

Testing for EIA began in the United States in 1972. Approximately 4% of all Coggin’s

tests were positive in 1972, and in 1977 a total of 10,371 horses were diagnosed with EIA. This number has dropped dramatically due to testing, with less than 0.004% of all Coggins tests being positive currently. The United States Department of Agriculture reported that 61 horses (out of 1,364,247 tested) were positive for EIA in the United States in 2023. Despite low numbers, EIA is still reported in clusters. In 2017, eleven horses associated with unsanctioned racing in southwest Kansas were diagnosed with EIA. Since that time Kansas has only had one horse confirmed positive.

There are two different serological tests used for EIA testing. The agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID) was developed by Dr. Leroy Coggins in 1970, this test takes a few days to perform. The other test for EIA, enzyme linked immunoassay (ELISA), is also an acceptable test and can be performed within a few hours. Horse owners are encouraged to have EIA testing performed annually on all of their horses. That way, horse owners are always prepared and will have a negative Coggins test always ready. However, when owners are needing Coggins test results back sooner, the ELISA EIA test can be performed. When requesting an ELISA EIA test for a “same day EIA test results,” it is critical that owners check in with their veterinarian/testing facility as often the blood sample and submission forms need to get into the lab early in the day.

All EIA testing must be completed at a USDA approved laboratory; Kansas currently has 13. In the event a test is determined to be suspect for EIA, the associated blood sample must be forwarded to the National Veterinary Sciences Laboratory in Ames, Iowa for confirmatory testing.

Finally, when owners are requesting a Coggins test it is important to have all of the correct information to give to the veterinarian. To be considered valid, Coggins tests must be represented by the official USDA VS Form 10-11. This form must be completed in entirety. Owner and stable information, horses’ names, colors, age, sex and narrative description are required and cannot be modified once the Coggins test is finalized and reported out from the lab. Most Coggins tests are currently completed electronically, and it is important to have good quality pictures to correctly identify the horse. Horses will need to have blankets removed and, in some cases, mud hosed off to correctly see leg markings. Owners need to understand that the quickest part of getting a Coggins test completed is doing the examination and getting the blood sample collected. Capturing accurate information for the USDA VS Form 10-11 is critical and requires a significant amount of time to do correctly.

Working with your veterinarian when completing annual preventative health services is a good time to plan for blood collection and EIA testing. This will allow owners to be well prepared for all transport purposes. Knowing that the majority of horses are routinely tested for EIA and are negative for the virus helps ensure the health and well being for all horses in the environment. If you have questions about Equine Infectious Anemia, additional information is available through your primary veterinarian, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) website at https://aaep.org/resource/ equine-infectious-anemia/, or you can contact the clinicians at the VHC.

LEGAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY

BY BETTER HORSES STAFF

Because virtually every aspect of horse ownership carries some degree of risk, horse owners should consider the possibility that things can sometimes go wrong and lead to legal issues. In most common cases, the horse does not present the only risk: People who will be interacting with him can cause a multitude of problems, which in a worst-case scenario can land you in court as a horse owner.

A fear of being sued does not often erode our generally optimistic outlook on life with horses. Most of us never expect it from loved ones or horse friends, yet this situation happens frequently.

A myriad of hazardous situations involving horses can result in a lawsuit, most too complicated to resolve without an experienced attorney. Yet we offer horseback rides to family members, casually board horses on our properties for extra income, and lend our trailers to friends.

The following should not constitute legal advice—always consult an attorney for that— but these five topics are designed to give you an idea of the common areas of conflict that crop up in horse legal issues and court cases.

BUYING AND SELLING

Far too many horse buyers are more emotional than careful when buying a horse, and thus, they are amazingly cavalier about documenting the transaction. They fall in love with a horse, sometimes by merely looking at it online, and purchase it sight unseen.

Most buyers and sellers jot a few words on paper about the exchange of money and consider that sufficient to change ownership. It may be for some, but protection in a dispute about ownership is better ensured with a

detailed and thorough contract that you can easily find if needed.

If hiring a lawyer to draw up an equine sale contract seems like overkill, consider at least using a sales contract found online that has been designed for this use.

If presenting a contract—or signing one already drawn up—seems beyond the needs of the average horse owner, consider how many horse buyers wait for registration papers that never arrive, take possession of an injured horse upon delivery, or discover their new performance horse has a periodic lameness issue related to a previous case of laminitis that the seller neglected to disclose.

Sometimes the seller insists on a “right of first refusal” (see below), yet the buyer sells the horse without informing the former owner. What is the recourse when a sale is made on a proverbial handshake deal?

If hiring an attorney to draw up the specifics of a sale seems like overkill, at least consider using one of the many online equine sales contracts that provide a good starting point for buyers and sellers. Specific details or modifications can be added by either party to strengthen its viability, should a dispute arise.

FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL

Horse sellers sometimes ask to add a “right of first refusal” clause to purchase agreements. For most people, being able to repurchase their horse at some later date is a negligible comfort, but they want the reassurance that the buyer is trustworthy. Often, the wording about this in the contract is less than optimal, and it doesn’t hold up under close legal scrutiny.

The horse industry needs to do a better job of identifying and protecting this right.

Even if the right of first refusal is documented, parties can forget about those rights over time, especially when the right of first refusal opportunity occurs many years after the horse has been purchased. Before that happens, it can’t hurt to remind the buyer from time to time that you still want to enforce this provision should a sale be possible. If a buyer forgets about the right of first refusal clause and commits to sell the horse to someone else, the legalities can be complicated, timesensitive, and costly to try to correct.

Horse buyers are apt to agree to a seller’s request for a right of first refusal clause because they know the odds of enforcement are small. Some buyers may like a buy-back option in case the horse turns out to be unsuitable.

BOARDING

Most boarding stable owners are careful enough to require signed documentation from boarders, limiting the business’s risk of liability in the event of an accident involving a boarder or their horse. That document typically outlines the rules established by the stable for everything from turning off arena lights to requiring all one-day riders or those test-riding a horse for possible purchase to sign a legal liability waiver.

High-profile boarding stable owners don’t rely on loosely worded boarding contracts with one-size-fits-all contractual language, because they know the cost of an attorney is minuscule compared to a judgment against them in a personal injury lawsuit.

More casual horse boarding operations would be wise to follow suit. Non-paying boarders or those routinely late with payments often present a problem that ends up with the horse as the only bargaining chip. In these

BLISTERS BEETLES IN ALFALFA

BY KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Kansas and Oklahoma are unique with regard to having an ideal climate for the cultivation of blister beetles, which can cause devastating disease in horses. This article is aimed at increasing the awareness of horse owners and individuals who may purchase alfalfa hay that has been grown in this geographic region. Additionally, this information will help horse owners recognize clinical signs and use feeding strategies aimed at the prevention of potential toxicity.

BLISTER BEETLE POISONING

Blister beetles are small insects that live in alfalfa hay. They contain a toxin, called cantharidin, which causes ulceration of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary system in horses when it is inadvertently ingested. Cantharidin can cause topical skin irritation in people who come in contact with beetles.

The severity of poisoning in horses is dependent on how much cantharidin has been ingested.

SIGNS TO LOOK FOR IN THE HORSE

Horses with blister beetle poisoning can present with a variety of clinical signs, usually within 3-18 hours of ingesting the toxin. The most common presenting sign is colic. Horses may have a fever, diarrhea, a decreased appetite, or seem depressed and lethargic. The first sign in horses may be a horse dunking its whole face into the water bucket or aggressively playing with its water bucket. Oral ulcers are very painful, and water dunking is believed to be a pain-relieving strategy adopted by affected horses. Frequent urination may also be a common presenting sign. Blood may be present in the urine, but can often not be seen by simple visual inspection.

In horses that experience clinical signs of toxicity, severe gastric ulceration and

electrolyte abnormalities may occur. Blood testing can determine a very low calcium concentration, which can cause a condition known as “thumps,” also called synchronous diaphragmatic flutter (SDF). Synchronous diaphragmatic flutter occurs when electrolyte levels are at a dangerously low concentration, most commonly associated with low calcium levels.

The low electrolyte concentrations interfere with normal nerve function, which leads to simultaneous heart and respiratory rates. It may appear that your horse is having hiccups. However, if left untreated, this condition can be fatal.

HORSES CAN BE TREATED

The good news is that in most cases, yes! It ultimately comes down to how much cantharidin your horse ingested and how quickly treatment is implemented. Treatment goals include removing toxins that may still be present in the stomach and provision of aggressive supportive care. A toxin adsorbent, such as activated charcoal or Biosponge® may be given via nasogastric intubation. Intravenous fluids containing calcium are commonly required to correct electrolyte abnormalities and dehydration, and to protect the kidneys from further damage. Due to the severe gastric ulceration that occurs with toxin exposure, a course of

Gastrogard® (Omeprazole), which facilitates gastric ulcer healing, and sucralfate, which coats the ulcerated mucosa, are prescribed. An easy-to-digest diet consisting of warm mashes is commonly offered until complete recovery from toxin ingestion, in general, a week to 10 days.

ANTHARIDIN TOXICITY DIAGNOSES

Typically, clinical signs are very indicative of this disease. Veterinarians can test urine or gastric contents for the presence of cantharidin.

PREVENTING THIS TOXICITY

Blister beetles live in alfalfa hay, so if you do not feed alfalfa, you have a much lower risk of your horses being exposed. If you do feed alfalfa, avoid feeding later cuttings of alfalfa hay. Usually first cutting of alfalfa is the safest to feed, because the beetles have not yet clustered in the fields.

There is a direct seasonal relationship between season and beetle swarms on the pasture. As the weather warms, the beetles are more prevalent on pastures. The first cutting is generally considered safest based on the cooler temperatures.

Other strategies that limit the likelihood of beetle exposure include alfalfa that is harvested at 20% bloom and the avoidance of using a crimper during the baling process. The crimper is more likely to trap beetles during harvest.

If you notice any of the above signs, promptly contact your veterinarian!

• Discontinue alfalfa feeding to all other horses.

• Contact your veterinarian for examination of the potentially affected horses.

• Have the alfalfa inspected to see if there are any beetles present.

Blister beetles are extremely toxic for horses – releasing cantharidin when ingested.

WELCOME FERGUS TO THE BETTER HORSES FAMILY

HEAD SHAKING IN HORSES: TRIGEMINAL-MEDIATED HEADSHAKING

BY VERONICA ROBERTS, PH.D.

There are many reasons for horses to shake their heads too much, including ill-fitting tack, musculoskeletal pain, and dental pain. When this is the case, you may be able to resolve the problem yourself or by involving paraprofessionals such as a saddler, trainer, or physiotherapist — although it is my opinion that involving your vet early on can be beneficial.

A quarter of horses shake their head so badly, or do not get better, and these are the ones that do see a vet. Of these, 90% will be diagnosed with trigeminal-mediated (TGM) head shaking in horses.

The vast majority of the remaining 10% have a better prognosis than those diagnosed with trigeminal-mediated headshaking, and the underlying cause is successfully treated.

TRIGEMINAL-MEDIATED HEAD SHAKING IN HORSES

There is some evidence that in TGM, head shaking in horses, the main sensory nerve to the face has become some 10 times more sensitive than that of a normal horse. We do not know how or why this sensitization occurs. There is a complex association between environment and sensitization, but it is not allergy. The nerve, when examined under a microscope, appears entirely normal, ruling out other proposed causes such as nerve damage from the tack.

It is likely that the sensitization results in nerve pain, which is called neuropathic pain. People with neuropathic pain report varying occurrences and intensity of pins and needles, burning, and electric shock-like pain. We assume horses experience the same type of pain, and indeed, if you watch a horse with trigeminal-mediated headshaking, they look exactly like they are experiencing these sensations.

CLINICAL SIGNS OF HEAD SHAKING IN HORSES

TGM head shakers show varying intensity and frequency of predominantly vertical head shaking, accompanied by sharp vertical tics and signs of nasal irritation, such as snorting, nose rubbing, and striking at the nose with the front legs.

TYPES OF HORSES AFFECTED

Horses are not born trigeminal-mediated head shakers, but instead acquire the condition, usually between the ages of about four and 12. There does not seem to be direct heritability.

SEASONAL INFLUENCES

Some horses with trigeminal-mediated headshaking are affected all year round, though all TGM head shakers tend to vary moment by moment and day by day.

About 70% are much better in the autumn and winter, with 30% of those being clear of any signs at this time of year. Less commonly, horses may only show signs when it is raining or just about to rain, for example.

TRIGGERS OF HEAD SHAKING IN HORSES

Many trigeminal-mediated head shakers seem to have an environmental trigger(s), and these do appear to be individual. For example, they may show signs more commonly on days with more sunlight or wind, or near particular hedges or trees.

It is hard to separate possible triggers, though, as days with more sun and wind may also have more particulates. Moving the environment only occasionally results in signs resolving, however.

Virtually all horses who head shake will be worse affected at exercise than at rest. Those

who are also affected at rest are of particular welfare concern, as they may have little relief from pain.

DIAGNOSING HEAD SHAKING

The first step is to be as sure of a diagnosis as is possible. If the cause of the head shaking is, for example, an ill-fitting saddle or lameness, then resolving that is the key to management.

A diagnosis of trigeminal-mediated head shaking is one of exclusion and ideally made by a vet using a range of tests, including a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head. This often requires referral to a specialist.

Once a diagnosis of trigeminal-mediated headshaking has been made, there are treatments that can be tried. However, there is no one good treatment for all. Response can be very individual.

There are many unpublished treatments that may work well for some individuals, but without scientific data behind them. Owners risk spending a lot of time and money on unproven treatments, and all the while, their horse is suffering.

TREATING HEAD SHAKING IN HORSES

Unfortunately, we do not know how or why trigeminal-mediated head shaking occurs in horses and, until that happens, we do not know how to prevent it or how best to treat it.

In the meantime, the following methods can be effective in managing and treating head shaking in horses:

NOSE NETS

The first treatment option is a nose net. A nose net is a piece of mesh fabric that fits over a horse’s muzzle, typically attached to their noseband or bridle. These fall largely into three different types, and it is worth trying all

three. Some are allowed in some competitions, and owners should check with their regulatory body.

It is thought that nose nets work by rubbing the nose, the same way that if you bang your elbow, you rub it and it feels less painful.

You can expect 25% of trigeminal-mediated head shakers to be up to 70% better with a nose net. You may achieve greater success by adding a facemask.

It is much harder if your horse is in the 75% of non-responders to a nose net, or if 70% improvement is not enough.

MAGNESIUM

You can supplement feeds with magnesium as part of a holistic approach. Magnesium calms nerve firing. However, most horses do not seem to show a dramatic improvement.

Use of magnesium has been found to reduce headshaking (Sheldon et al, 2019 B; Sheldon et al, 2019 C). The work was carried out in the USA, where they used magnesium with boron. Boron increases the uptake of magnesium, but cannot be fed in the UK. However, boron itself is not the active ingredient.

There are other pharmaceuticals to try, however response is very individual; they can be very expensive, may have side effects such as sleepiness, and are not allowed in competition.

EQUIPENS™ NEUROMODULATION

A pharmaceutical trial is something to discuss with your vet. EquiPENS™ neuromodulation gives 50% of horses remission after three hospital-based procedures. They return to ridden work at the previous level; however, this is for an unpredictable period.

Risks are low, but present, and it is expensive. However, it is currently the best treatment available when a nose net is ineffective.

AVOIDING TRIGGERS

If you know your horse’s triggers very well and they are specific, then sometimes it is possible to avoid them.

However, this is fairly rare, and I wouldn’t advocate against owners turning their lives upside down — for example, staying close to home to be able to bring their horse in from the field at the first sign of rain — as this causes huge amounts of anxiety and difficulty.

TRIGGERS OF HEAD SHAKING

There are many causes of head shaking in horses, including musculoskeletal pain, cervical (neck) pathology, and temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) pathology.

One top-level dressage horse who was referred to me had started to head-shake. It was worse at exercise and he was no better on ‘Bute or with rest.

After several months of trying to find a solution, his owner brought the horse to see us. We found on CT scan that he had broken a fragment of bone from his top neck vertebra, and no one knows how on earth he did it.

It had been there for some months, which limited treatment options, and added to the fact that this is not really a diagnosis found in a textbook.

We injected steroids around the fragment to settle inflammation, and the horse did lots of physiotherapy. A special bridle was made for him, and I was delighted when he returned to competing.

IF YOUR HORSE STARTS HEADSHAKING

If head shaking comes on suddenly and your horse is affected at rest, please call your vet urgently. When this is not the case, first gather some information and take some videos of your horse in the stable, field, on the lunge, and ridden (if safe to do so). Try using a nose net to see if it helps alleviate symptoms, and then contact your vet with the information you have gathered.

I am lucky enough to work with great horses, owners, referring vets, veterinary and research teams. We have had great successes, getting anything from international competition horses through to children’s ponies back to work.

Sadly, however, it is the failures that we remember more prominently. Until we know the cause of trigeminal-mediated head shaking, we will always struggle to treat it and have no idea how to prevent it.

A quarter of all horses shake their head so badly, that up to 90 percent of them will be diagnosed with trigeminal-meditated head shaking.

TRAILERING CHECKLIST – PACKING & SAFETY ON THE ROAD

BY BETTER HORSES STAFF

The adage “better safe than sorry” applies to countless aspects of horsemanship, but perhaps none more so than trailering. To help your horse stay safe and yourself stay sane, keep your trailer well-stocked and organized, so that you’ll be ready for anything.

TRUCK AND HORSE TRAILER CHECKLIST

• Have a complete service performed before the season, and regular trailer maintenance checks throughout

• Check all fluid levels before each trip

• Check tires on truck and trailer (including a spare for each) for air pressure, overall condition, and tightness of the lugs

• Check trailer floor (under the mats!) for signs of weakness or wear

• Hook up and check interior lights, exterior running lights, brake lights, turn signals, flashers, and trailer brakes

• Check hitch, chains, and emergency breakaway system for signs of damage or wear

• Make sure you have proof of current truck and trailer registration and insurance

• Check the entire trailer for bee/wasp nests before each trip

• Tools and equipment to keep in your horse trailer:

• Jack, tire iron, wheel chocks, emergency triangles/flares, flashlight with spare batteries, duct tape, WD 40, jumper cables, tool kit, spare belts and hoses, tow chain, replacement fuses, and portable air compressor

• If you have a monitoring system, hook it up and test it out before loading your horses

TRAILERING CHECKLIST FOR YOUR HORSE

Stay stress-free when traveling by making sure your horse has everything he will need and making sure that you’ll be able to find it all!

• Make sure you have proof of current papers for all horses. This can include Coggins, health certificate, ID or brand card, registration, proof of vaccination, etc.

• Extra hay to keep your horse happy and busy. Pack a couple of flakes into a durable, easy-to-fill hay net.

• Pack an extra halter, lead rope, and trailer tie for each horse

• Grooming kit – pack all your go-to brushes, hoof pick, and supplies to make your horse look his best once he’s arrived. A grooming tote or backpack that’s customized with your or your horse’s name will help you stay organized with everything in one place.

• Bathing supplies like sponges, sweat scrapers, and shampoo.

• Fly spray, insect repellent, and sunscreen as needed.

• Tack and equipment – don’t forget to pack your bridle or headstall, bits, saddle, and girth or cinch.

• Therapy products for before or after you ride, such as a ceramic sheet, ice boots, liniment, etc.

• Show and extra saddle pads for schooling

• Bring plenty of water to keep your horse hydrated and enough buckets for each horse. Extra buckets can be used for grain or cooling hot horses with a sponge bath.

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• Shipping boots (if your horse is comfortable in them), riding boots or leg wraps

• Equine first aid kit – a necessity no matter how short your trip may be.

• Blankets and sheets for your horse (and yourself) if you’re traveling through different climates or expect temperature changes in the forecast.

• Pro-tip: Consider purchasing an outdoor thermometer to track the temp in the trailer and help you determine when your horses will need blankets put on or taken off. The temperature inside the trailer can be significantly different than what your phone’s weather app says.

TRAVEL CHECKLIST FOR YOUR STALL

If you’re traveling for an overnight show or event where you’ll be setting up your horse in a stall, also add these items to your packing list:

• Slow feed hay bag

• Saddle stand or rack

• Leather and tack cleaning supplies

• Stall guard

• Cross ties

• Hardware like screw-eyes, double-ended snaps, and hooks

• Muck bucket or wheelbarrow and pitchfork

• Stall front gear or blanket bag to stay organized

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

You never know what’s going to happen on the road, so it’s a smart idea to have a wellstocked emergency kit that has you covered should an emergency arise – whether it has to do with your vehicle, your horse, or yourself (or all three!). Some items you may want to keep in your kit include:

• Fire extinguisher Water and snacks

• Cell phone charger

• Extra cash or credit card

• Emergency phone numbers, including contacts of veterinarians along your travel route and in the area you’re traveling to

• Printed maps in case you lose service

• Flashlight with spare batteries

• Emergency triangles/flares in case your truck or trailer breaks down

• Fully stocked first aid kit for your horse, and one for yourself, too!

• Spare halter and lead rope for each horse in the trailer – write the horse’s name and a contact phone number in sharpie on its side.

• Knife for cutting ropes, etc.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HORSE’S VISION

BY KELSEY DAVIS DVM

It seems to be human-nature that we are curious how other species see. Is their vision as good as ours? Is it better? We wonder this about our pets and our horses. Science is advancing and helping us understand more each year on what their vision is truly like.

Horse eyes are quite different than human eyes. For one thing, their pupil is elongated rather than circular. Pupils are openings in the iris (colored part of the eye) that allow light to reach the retina. The horizontal ovoid pupil gives horses a wider view of the horizon when on the lookout for predators. Horses are unable to see directly in front of themselves, under their neck, and directly behind themselves however. These are their “blind

spots” and approaching them from these areas should be avoided or should be preceded by vocal cues. The pupils also have a structure on the top of their pupils called a “corpora nigra” which acts as a sunshade for the pupil. This helps reduce the glare.

Humans have “trichromatic” vision. This means we see in shades of reds, greens, and blues. Horses have “dichromatic” vision. They see only two wavelengths of light: blues and yellows. Because of this, they interpret their world in shades of blues, greens, and yellows. If you paint your jump standard bright pink or red, your horse won’t see it as that!

Horses have wonderful vision in low-light settings. It takes their eyes longer to adjust

when moving from bright-light to low-light however. When you walk a horse from a bright, sunny pasture into a dim barn, their vision will be poor initially. It can take up to 30 minutes for their eyes to completely adjust to dim light. Once their eyes are completely adjusted however, they will be able to see much greater detail than you can in that low-light!

Understanding more about your horse’s vision is not only interesting, but can also help you know when and why you may need to give them a little grace when they spook at something seemingly harmless.

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RESOLUTIONS FOR A HORSE STOPPING AT JUMPS

BY BETTER HORSES STAFF

If your horse is stopping at the jumps, it’s time to rewind to the very basics and start building up, one block at a time.

Although horses are naturally athletic and many can boldly jump over obstacles of astounding heights and widths, some aren’t quite so sure why they should put themselves in such a compromising position.

A horse may stop at a jump for all kinds of reasons. He may be afraid of the jump itself, or his fear may be more related to what he has experienced from the rider when jumping; sometimes a rider’s lack of confidence relays to the horse, or the horse has been the victim of numerous bad distances.

Jumping from a distance that is too long or too short puts the horse in a physically difficult spot, and he may not want to keep jumping. It’s also common for riders to cause further discomfort to the horse in the air after a bad distance, sometimes accidentally pulling the reins, falling back into the saddle too early, or falling forward onto the horse’s neck.

ALLOW YOUR HORSE A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

No matter the cause of the horse’s anxiety, the answer to getting him comfortable jumping again is to go one step at a time, creating enough new positive experiences to outnumber the negative experiences he has had.

Start by allowing your horse to investigate and sniff the jumps. Done at a walk, either mounted or unmounted, this is easy to do at home but also a valuable aspect of schooling shows. The horses that benefit from this most are those that hesitate before leaving the ground or that jump with a peek when they do go over.

Once the jumps have been thoroughly inspected and sniffed at the walk, flat your

horse very close to the jumps and their fillers. Trot and canter just alongside each jump, never pointing him at the jump, but making sure he feels relaxed having the jump close to him. If not, he may need to stop and sniff the jump again.

Next, place flower boxes or other fillers perpendicular to the plane of the jump in between the standards and off to the sides, creating a chute toward the center of the jump. Trot your horse back and forth through the fillers until he is moving confidently past them.

From there, make a small cross-rail with the rails and filler. At a schooling show, this may be where you need to start if taking out the fillers to trot through is impractical. This is also a good place to start for those horses that are more concerned with the distance than the jump itself.

Walk or slowly trot your horse over the jump so that he can have time to process the idea of jumping over filler, and so that you can easily follow the motion of him going over the jump. Be sure to praise him when he goes over.

Once your horse is happily taking you to the jump (this is important—he should be moving confidently toward and over the fence), try cantering it. I would caution against making it any larger than a small vertical, as you risk another setback to his confidence. Remember, you must make a large library of positive experiences.

For horses that have stopping issues at jumps rooted in too many missed distances, it’s important to honestly evaluate your riding. Your horse may need a tune-up with a trainer or more advanced rider for a few rides, or you may need to accept dropping down to jumping ground poles and small cross-rails until your eye becomes more consistent.

Adjustability of the canter is also crucial for these horses so that you become more familiar with your horse’s proper jumping canter and so that the horse is well-versed at moving forward off of your leg and coming back to your hand.

Some horses may have trouble with combinations or lines specifically, and the same concepts apply. Small jumps and a patient rider will do the trick over time, and it’s important to keep encouraging the horse to go forward, even when the striding is not quite right, so that he eventually gets the confidence to open up his step.

When the jumps are small, it’s completely fine for a horse to add a step, whether it’s two strides in what should have been a one stride, or six in a five, especially when the horse has a history of refusals.

Eventually, with repetition, he will begin to get the correct striding, but this is another process that should not be rushed if you want the lesson and the confidence to stick. Take the time to meet your horse where he’s at and build his confidence back up piece by piece.

The process of your horse relearning jumps is not to be rushed.

PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2025

JUNE 9 - 21, 2025

BUILT FORD TOUGH LIVESTOCK COMPLEX - TULSA, OK

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

8:00 am: Stall Barns Open

SATURDAY, JUNE 7

PAVILION

9 am: Youth Speech Contest

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

FORD TRUCK ARENA

9 am: Youth Horse Judging Contest

EXHIBIT HALL

10 am: Church Service

12:30 pm: Ride the Pattern Clinic Showmanship Equitation Horsemanship

PAVILION ARENA PADDOCK

3 pm: Ranch Trail Practice

MONDAY, JUNE 9

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

1 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

2 PRELIM AM Sr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

3 PRELIM AM El Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

4 PRELIM AM Jr - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

5 PRELIM AM Sr/El - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

6 PRELIM AM Jr - English Showmanship, Horse

7 PRELIM AM Sr - English Showmanship, Horse

8 PRELIM AM Elite - English Showmanship, Horse

9 PRELIM AM Novice - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Sr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM El Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Jr - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Sr/El - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Jr - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Sr - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Elite - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Novice - English Showmanship, Horse

10 AM - Bareback Hunt Seat Equitation

11 AM - Bareback Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

12 PRELIM YA Jr - English Showmanship, Horse

13 PRELIM YA Sr - English Showmanship, Horse

14 PRELIM YA Jr Novice - English Showmanship, Horse/Pony

15 PRELIM YA Sr Novice - English Showmanship, Horse/Pony

16 YA Jr - English Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

17 YA Sr - English Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

18 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - English Showmanship, Horse/Pony

19 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - English Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

20 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

21 PRELIM AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

22 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - English Showmanship, Horse/Pony

23 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - English Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Jr - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Sr - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Jr Novice - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Sr Novice - English Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - English Showmanship, Horse/Pony

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - English Showmanship, Solid Horse

24 YA Jr - Bareback Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

25 YA Sr - Bareback Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

26 YA - Bareback Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

Driving Practice after last class - one hour

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

27 OP - Ranch Trail, Jr. (NSBA)

28 OP - Ranch Trail, Sr. (NSBA)

29 OP - Ranch Trail, Jr. Solid (NSBA)

30 OP - Ranch Trail, Sr. Solid (NSBA)

31 AM - Ranch Trail (NSBA)

32 AM Jr - Ranch Trail, Solid (NSBA)

33 AM Sr/El - Ranch Trail, Solid (NSBA)

34 YA - Ranch Trail, Horse/Pony (NSBA)

35 YA - Ranch Trail, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

36 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Trail

37 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Trail, Solid

38 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Trail, Horse/Pony

39 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Trail, Solid Horse/ Pony

40 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Trail, Horse/Pony

41 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Trail, Solid Horse/ Pony

Ranch Riding practice in Pavilion after last class one hour

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

42 PRELIM YA Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

43 PRELIM YA Sr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

44 YA Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

45 YA Sr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

46 AM Sr/El - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

47 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

48 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

49 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

50 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

51 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & uHunt Seat Equitation

52 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & uHunt Seat Equitation, Solid

53 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

54 YA Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

55 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Sr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid Horse/Pony

56 YA Jr - Hunter Under Saddle, ST/HN Horse/Pony (NSBA)

57 YA Sr - Hunter Under Saddle, ST/HN Horse/Pony (NSBA)

58 YA Jr - Hunter Under Saddle, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

59 YA Sr - Hunter Under Saddle, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

Ranch Reining Practice after last class - one hour

Driving Practice after Reining Practice - one hour

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

60 OP - Green Hunter Under Saddle, ST/HN Type

61 AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Pleasure

62 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 2 year olds ST/HN Type (NSBA)

63 AM Sr Walk/Trot - English Pleasure

64 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 5 & under, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

65 AM El Walk/Trot - English Pleasure

66 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 3 year olds ST/HN Type, Solid (NSBA)

67 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 6 & over, ST/HN Type, Solid (NSBA)

68 AM Jr - Hunter Under Saddle ST/HN Type (NSBA)

69 AM Sr - Hunter Under Saddle ST/HN Type (NSBA)

70 AM Elite - Hunter Under Saddle ST/HN Type (NSBA)

71 AM Jr - Hunter Under Saddle, Solid (NSBA)

72 AM Sr/El - Hunter Under Saddle, Solid (NSBA)

73 AM Novice - Hunter Under Saddle

74 OP - English Pleasure, 5 & Under, ST/HN Type

75 OP - English Pleasure, 6 and Over, ST/HN Type

76 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Horse, Solid

77 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Horse

78 AM - Disciplined Rail Driving, Horse

79 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Horse, Solid

80 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Horse

81 AM - Ideal Pinto Driving, Horse

82 OP - Parade, Horse

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

83 OP - Ranch Riding, Jr. Horse (NSBA)

84 OP - Ranch Riding, Sr. Horse (NSBA)

85 OP - Ranch Riding, Jr. Solid (NSBA)

86 OP - Ranch Riding, Sr. Solid (NSBA)

87 AM - Ranch Riding (NSBA)

88 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Riding

89 AM Jr - Ranch Riding, Solid (NSBA)

90 AM Sr/El - Ranch Riding, Solid (NSBA)

91 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Riding, Solid

92 YA - Ranch Riding Horse/Pony (NSBA)

93 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Riding Horse/Pony

94 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Riding Horse/Pony

95 YA - Ranch Riding, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

96 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Riding, Solid Horse/Pony

97 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Riding, Solid Horse/Pony

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

98 OP - Ranch Reining

99 OP - Ranch Reining, Solid

100 AM - Ranch Reining

101 AM - Ranch Reining, Solid

102 YA - Ranch Reining Horse/Pony

103 YA - Ranch Reining, Solid Horse/Pony

104 OP - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Jr. Horse (NSBA)

105 OP - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Sr. Horse (NSBA)

106 OP - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Jr. Solid Horse (NSBA)

107 OP - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Sr. Solid Horse (NSBA)

108 AM - Ranch Rail Pleasure (NSBA)

109 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Rail Pleasure

110 AM Jr - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid (NSBA)

111 AM Sr/El - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid (NSBA)

112 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid

113 YA - Ranch Rail Pleasure Horse/Pony (NSBA)

114 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Rail Pleasure Horse/Pony

115 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Rail Pleasure Horse/Pony

116 YA - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

117 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

118 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Rail Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

119 AM - Pleasure Driving, Horse

120 AM - Pleasure Driving, Horse, Solid

121 YA - Pleasure Driving, Horse

122 OP - Pleasure Driving, Horse

123 OP - Pleasure Driving, Horse, Solid

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

124 YA Jr Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

125 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - English Pleasure, Horse/Pony

126 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - English Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

127 YA Jr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type Horse/Pony

128 YA Sr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type Horse/Pony

129 YA Jr - English Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

130 YA Sr - English Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

131 YA Jr Novice - English Pleasure, Horse/Pony

132 YA Sr Novice - English Pleasure, Horse/Pony

133 YA Novice - English Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

134 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - English Pleasure, Horse/Pony

135 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - English Pleasure, Solid Horse/Pony

136 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & u - English Pleasure

137 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & u - English Pleasure, Solid

138 YA Jr - Disciplined Rail English, Horse/Pony

139 YA Sr - Disciplined Rail English, Horse/Pony

140 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Disciplined Rail English, Horse/Pony

141 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Disciplined Rail English, Solid Horse/Pony

142 YA Jr - Disciplined Rail English, Solid Horse/Pony

143 YA Sr - Disciplined Rail English, Solid Horse/Pony

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

144 YA Sr Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation, Horse/Pony

145 PRELIM AM Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation

146 PRELIM AM Sr - Hunt Seat Equitation

147 PRELIM AM Elite - Hunt Seat Equitation

148 PRELIM AM Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation

149 PRELIM AM Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

150 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

151 PRELIM AM Sr Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

152 PRELIM AM El Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

153 PRELIM AM Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

FINAL AM Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Sr - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Elite - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Novice - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Sr Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM El Walk/Trot - Hunt Seat Equitation

FINAL AM Jr - Hunt Seat Equitation, Solid

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

154 YA Jr Novice - Disciplined Rail English, Horse/Pony

155 YA Sr Novice - Disciplined Rail English, Horse/Pony

156 YA Jr - Ideal Pinto English, Horse/Pony

157 YA Sr - Ideal Pinto English, Horse/Pony

158 YA Jr - Ideal Pinto English, Solid Horse/Pony

159 YA Sr - Ideal Pinto English, Solid Horse/Pony

160 YA Jr Novice - Ideal Pinto English, Horse/Pony

161 YA Sr Novice - Ideal Pinto English, Horse/Pony

162 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Ideal Pinto English, Horse/Pony

163 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Ideal Pinto English, Solid Horse/Pony

164 AM Jr - English Pleasure, Solid

165 AM Sr/El - English Pleasure, Solid

166 AM Novice - English Pleasure, Solid

167 AM Jr Walk/Trot - English Pleasure, Solid

168 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - English Pleasure, Solid

169 OP - Disciplined Rail English, ST/HN Type Solid Horse

170 AM Jr - Disciplined Rail English, Solid

171 AM Sr/El - Disciplined Rail English, Solid

172 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail English, Solid

173 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail English, Solid

YA/AM Driving practice - one hour, after halter practice

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

174 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 2 year olds, ST/HN Type Solid (NSBA)

175 OP - Green Hunter Under Saddle, ST/HN Type, Solid

176 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 5 & Under, ST/HN Type Solid (NSBA)

177 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 3 year olds, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

178 OP - Hunter Under Saddle, 6 & Over, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

179 OP - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type, Solid

180 OP - English Pleasure, HN/SD Seat, PL/SD Type

181 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail English

182 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail English

183 AM El Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail English

184 AM Novice - Disciplined Rail English

185 AM Jr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type

186 AM Sr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type

187 AM El - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type

188 AM Novice - English Pleasure

189 OP - Show Hack, Horse

190 OP - Disciplined Rail English, ST/HN Type

191 AM Jr - Disciplined Rail English

192 AM Sr - Disciplined Rail English

193 AM Elite - Disciplined Rail English

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

194 YA - Ranch Horsemanship Horse/Pony

195 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Horsemanship Horse/Pony

196 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Horsemanship Horse/Pony

197 YA - Ranch Horsemanship, Solid Horse/Pony

198 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Horsemanship, Solid Horse/Pony

199 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Horsemanship, Solid Horse/Pony

200 AM - Ranch Horsemanship

201 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Horsemanship

202 AM Jr - Ranch Horsemanship, Solid

203 AM Sr/El - Ranch Horsemanship, Solid

204 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Horsemanship, Solid

205 OP - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Jr. Horse

206 OP - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Sr. Horse

207 OP - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Jr. Solid

208 OP - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Sr. Solid

209 AM - Ranch Ideal Pinto

210 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Ideal Pinto

211 AM Jr - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Solid

212 AM Sr/El - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Solid

213 AM Walk/Trot- Ranch Ideal Pinto Solid

214 YA - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Horse/Pony

215 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Horse/Pony

216 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Horse/Pony

217 YA - Ranch Ideal Pinto, Solid Horse/Pony

218 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 - Ranch Ideal Pinto Solid, Horse/Pony

219 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Ideal Pinto Solid, Horse/Pony

English & Leadline Trail Practice after last class - Pavilion

Paddock-through the night

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

Hunter Hack walk through/warm up5:00 am - 6:30 am

220 AM Novice - Hunter Hack

221 YA Novice - Hunter Hack, Horse/Pony

222 OP - Hunter Hack (NSBA)

223 OP - Hunter Hack, Solid (NSBA)

224 AM - Hunter Hack (NSBA)

225 AM - Hunter Hack, Solid (NSBA)

226 YA - Hunter Hack, Horse/Pony (NSBA)

227 YA - Hunter Hack, Solid Horse/Pony (NSBA)

228 OP - Side Saddle, Horse

229 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English

230 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English

231 AM El Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English

232 OP - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type, Overo

233 OP - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type, Tobiano

234 AM Jr - Ideal Pinto English

235 AM Sr - Ideal Pinto English

236 AM Elite - Ideal Pinto English

237 AM Novice - Ideal Pinto English

238 YA - Disciplined Rail Driving, Horse

239 AM - Reinsmanship Driving Equitation, Horse

240 YA - Reinsmanship Driving Equitation, Horse

OP PL/SD Halter practice - after last class, 30 minutes

Western Dressage Practice for 2 hours

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

241 YA Walk/Trot 11- 18 - Ranch Showmanship Horse/Pony

242 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Showmanship Horse/Pony

243 YA - Ranch Showmanship Horse/Pony

244 YA Walk/Trot 11- 18 - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

245 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

246 YA - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

247 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Showmanship Horse

248 AM - Ranch Showmanship Horse

249 AM Walk/Trot - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse

250 AM Jr - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse

251 AM Sr/El - Ranch Showmanship, Solid Horse

252 OP - Ranch Conformation, Jr. Horse

253 OP - Ranch Conformation, Sr. Horse

254 OP - Ranch Conformation, Jr. Solid

255 OP - Ranch Conformation, Sr. Solid

256 AM - Ranch Conformation

257 AM Jr - Ranch Conformation, Solid

258 AM Sr/El - Ranch Conformation, Solid

259 YA - Ranch Conformation, Horse/Pony

260 YA - Ranch Conformation, Solid Horse/Pony

Ranch High Point Awards in MUSTANG ARENA after classes finish

Gymkhana Practice for 2 hrs after last class

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

261 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & u - Trail

262 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & u - Trail, Solid

263 YA Jr - Trail, English, Horse/Pony

264 YA Sr - Trail, English, Horse/Pony

265 YA - Trail, English, Solid Horse/Pony

266 AM Jr - Trail, English

267 AM Sr - Trail, English

268 AM Elite - Trail, English

269 AM - Trail, English, Solid

270 OP - Trail, English

271 OP - Trail, English, Solid

Youth Trail Practice after last class in Pavilion Paddockthrough the night

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

272 AM - Western Dressage, WDAA Intro Level Test 1, Horse

273 AM - Western Dressage, WDAA Intro Level Test 1, Solid, Horse

274 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Intro Level Test 3, Horse

275 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Intro Level Test 3, Solid, Horse

276 AM - Western Dressage, WDAA Basic Test 1, Horse

277 AM - Western Dressage, WDAA Basic Test 1, Solid, Horse

278 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Basic Test 3, Horse

279 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Basic Test 3, Solid, Horse

280 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Level 1, Test 2, Horse

281 OP - Western Dressage, WDAA Level 1, Test 2, Solid, Horse

282 OP - Halter Mares, PL/SD Type Horse

283 OP - Halter Gelding/Stallion, PL/SD Type Horse

284 OP - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type Solid

285 AM Jr - Ideal Pinto English, Solid

286 AM Sr/El - Ideal Pinto English, Solid

287 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English, Solid

288 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English, Solid

YA Halter practice after last class - 1 hour

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

289 OP - Barrel Racing

290 OP - Barrel Racing, Solid

291 AM - Barrel Racing

292 AM - Barrel Racing, Solid

293 YA - Barrel Racing, Horse/Pony

294 YA - Barrel Racing, Solid Horse/Pony

295 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Barrel Racing, Horse/Pony

404 AM - Halter 3 & over Stallions/Geldings, HN Type Horse

405 AM - Halter Mares, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 2 & under

406 AM - Halter Mares, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 3 & over

407 AM - Performance Halter Mares, Solid Horse, Yearling & 2 yo

408 AM - Performance Halter Mares, Solid Horse, 3 yo & older

409 AM - Halter Geldings, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 2 & under

410 AM - Halter Geldings, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 3 & over

411 AM - Performance Halter Geldings, Solid Horse, Yearling & 2 yo

412 AM - Performance Halter Geldings, Solid Horse, 3 yo & older

413 AM - Halter Stallions, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 2 & under

414 AM - Halter Stallions, Solid ST/HN Type Horse, 3 & over

415 AM - Performance Halter Stallions, Solid Horse

416 AM - Yearling Longe Line, Stock Type, Solid Horse (NSBA)

417 AM - Two-Year Old Longe Line, ST/HN Type, Solid Horse (NSBA)

418 AM - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, Weanling /Yearling

419 AM - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 2 Year Old

420 AM - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 3 & 4 Year Old

421 AM - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 5 Year & Older

422 AM - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, Weanling/Yearling

423 AM - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 2 Year Old

424 AM - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 3 & 4 Year Old

425 AM - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 5 Year & Older

426 AM - Halter Stallions, ST Type Horse, 2 & under

427 AM - Halter Stallions, ST Type Horse, 3 & over

428 AM - Yearling Longe Line, Stock Type, Horse (NSBA)

429 AM - Two-Year old Longe Line, ST/HN Type, Horse (NSBA)

OP Halter/Longe Line practice after last class - 1 hour

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

430 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

431 YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

432 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & uWestern Showmanship

433 YA Leadline Walk/Trot, 8 & u - Western Showmanship, Solid

434 YA Jr - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

435 YA Sr - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

436 YA Novice - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse/Pony

437 OP - Western Pleasure, 6 & Over, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

438 OP - Western Pleasure, 5 & U, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

439 OP - Green Western Riding

440 OP - Green Western Riding, Solid

441 OP - Western Riding, Solid (NSBA)

442 OP - Western Riding (NSBA)

443 AM - Western Riding, Solid (NSBA)

444 AM - Western Riding (NSBA)

445 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure, Solid

446 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure, Solid

447 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure

448 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure

449 AM El Walk/Trot - Western Pleasure

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

450 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Trail, Solid

451 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Trail

452 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Trail

453 AM El Walk/Trot - Trail

454 AM Novice - Trail, Solid

455 PRELIM YA Jr - Western Showmanship, Horse

456 PRELIM YA Sr - Western Showmanship, Horse

457 PRELIM YA Jr Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

458 PRELIM YA Sr Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

459 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

460 PRELIM YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Jr - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Sr - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL YA Jr Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Sr Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

FINAL YA Walk/Trot, 10 & u - Western Showmanship, Horse/Pony

Pony/Mini Roadster practice in arena for 30 minutes after the last class

Mini/Pony In Hand Trail Practice after last class in Pavilion Paddock -2 hours

AM Trail Practice after Pony/Minis in Pavilion Paddock through night

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

461 OP - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, Weanling/Yearling

462 OP - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 2 Yr Old

463 OP - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 3 & 4 Yr Old

464 OP - Halter Mares, ST Type Horse, 5 & Over

465 OP - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, Weanling/Yearling

466 OP - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 2 Yr Old

467 OP - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 3 & 4 Yr Old

468 OP - Halter Geldings, ST Type Horse, 5 & Over

469 OP - Halter Stallions, ST Type Horse, Weanling/Yearling

470 OP - Halter Stallions, ST Type Horse, 2 Yr Old

471 OP - Halter Stallions, ST Type Horse, 3 & Over

472 OP - Yearling Longe Line, Stock Type Horse (NSBA)

473 OP - Two Year Old Longe Line, ST/HN Type (NSBA)

474 OP - Halter Mares, Solid ST Type Horse, Weanling/Yearling

475 OP - Halter Mares, Solid ST Type Horse, 2 Year Old

476 OP - Halter Mares, Solid ST Type Horse, 3 Year Old

477 OP - Halter Mares, Solid ST Type Horse, 4 Years & Over

478 OP - Performance Halter Mares, Solid Horse, Yearling & 2 yo

479 OP - Performance Halter Mares, Solid Horse, 3 & over

480 OP - Halter Geldings, Solid ST Type Horse, 2 & under

481 OP - Halter Geldings, Solid ST Type Horse, 3 & over

482 OP - Performance Halter Geldings, Solid Horse, Yearling & 2 yo

483 OP - Performance Halter Geldings, Solid Horse, 3 & over

484 OP - Halter Stallions, Solid ST Type Horse, 2 & under

485 OP - Halter Stallions, Solid ST Type Horse, 3 & over

486 OP - Performance Halter Stallions, Solid Horse

487 OP - Yearling Longe Line, Stock Type, Solid Horse (NSBA)

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

488 AM - Color, Pony

489 YA - Color, Pony

490 AM - Color, Miniature/B Mini

491 YA - Color, Miniature/B Mini

492 OP - Color, Miniature

493 OP - Color, B Mini

494 OP - Tobiano Color, Pony

495 OP - Overo Color, Pony

496 OP - Two Year Old Longe Line, ST/HN Type, Solid (NSBA)

497 YA Walk/Trot, 11 - 18 yo - Disciplined Rail Western, Horse/Pony

585 OP - Carriage Driving, Pony

586 OP - Country Pleasure Driving, Miniature

587 OP - Country Pleasure Driving, B Miniature

588 OP - Classic Pleasure Driving, Miniature

589 OP - Classic Pleasure Driving, B Miniature

Pony/Mini Obstacle Driving Practice after last class in Pavilion Paddock - 2 hours

Mini/Pony Hunter In Hand/Jumping In Hand Practice after Obstacle Driving

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

590 PRELIM AM Jr - Western Showmanship, Horse

591 PRELIM AM Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Jr - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Novice - Western Showmanship, Horse

592 PRELIM AM Jr - Western Horsemanship

593 PRELIM AM Sr - Western Horsemanship

594 PRELIM AM Elite - Western Horsemanship

595 PRELIM AM Novice - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Jr - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Sr - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Elite - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Novice - Western Horsemanship

596 OP - Driving Poles, Miniature/B Miniature

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

597 PRELIM AM Sr - Western Showmanship, Horse

598 PRELIM AM Elite - Western Showmanship, Horse

599 PRELIM AM Jr - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

600 PRELIM AM Sr/El - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

601 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

602 PRELIM AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

603 PRELIM AM Novice - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Sr - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Elite - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Jr - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Sr/El - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Solid Horse

FINAL AM Novice - Western Showmanship, Solid

604 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

605 PRELIM AM Sr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

606 PRELIM AM El Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

607 PRELIM AM Novice - Western Horsemanship, Solid

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Sr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM El Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship

FINAL AM Novice - Western Horsemanship, Solid

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

608 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Miniature

609 AM - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Miniature/B Mini/Pony

610 YA - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Miniature/B Mini/Pony

611 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, B Mini

612 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Solid Miniature/B Mini

613 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Pony

614 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Solid Pony

615 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Miniature

616 OP - Jumping In-Hand, B Mini

617 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Solid Miniature/B Mini

618 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Pony

619 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Solid Pony

620 AM - Jumping In-Hand, Miniature/B Mini/Pony

621 YA - Jumping In-Hand, Miniature/B Mini/Pony

622 AM - English Showmanship, Mini/B Mini/Pony

623 YA - English Showmanship, Mini/B Mini/Pony

624 OP - Obstacle Driving, Miniature

625 OP - Obstacle Driving, B Mini

626 OP - Obstacle Driving, Solid Miniature/B Mini

627 YA - Obstacle Driving, Miniature/B Miniature/Pony

628 AM - Obstacle Driving, Miniature/B Miniature

629 AM - Obstacle Driving, Pony

630 OP - Obstacle Driving, Pony

631 OP - Obstacle Driving, Solid Pony

Pony/Mini Halter practice - after last class, 1 hour

FRIDAY, JUNE 20

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

632 AM Novice - Western Pleasure, Solid

633 AM Novice - Western Pleasure

634 OP - Disciplined Rail Western, ST/HN Type

635 AM Jr - Disciplined Rail Western

636 AM Sr - Disciplined Rail Western

637 AM Elite - Disciplined Rail Western

638 AM Novice - Disciplined Rail Western

639 AM Jr - Western Pleasure, ST/HN Type, 6 & Over (NSBA)

640 AM Sr - Western Pleasure, ST/HN Type, 6 & Over (NSBA)

641 AM Elite - Western Pleasure, ST/HN Type, 6 & Over (NSBA)

642 OP - Green Western Pleasure, ST/HN Type, Solid

643 OP - Green Western Pleasure, ST/HN Type

644 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail Western

645 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail Western

646 AM El Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail Western

647 Shorty’s Hattery Charity Walk-Trot

648 Liberty Class - Pony/Mini/B Mini Color/SolidNON ROM - separate entry form

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

649 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

650 PRELIM AM Sr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

651 PRELIM AM El Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM Sr Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

FINAL AM El Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Horse

652 PRELIM AM Jr - Western Horsemanship, Solid

653 PRELIM AM Sr/El - Western Horsemanship, Solid

654 PRELIM AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship, Solid

655 PRELIM AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship, Solid

FINAL AM Jr - Western Horsemanship, Solid

FINAL AM Sr/El - Western Horsemanship, Solid

FINAL AM Jr Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship, Solid

FINAL AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Western Horsemanship, Solid

656 AM Jr - Disciplined Rail Western, Solid

657 AM Sr/El - Disciplined Rail Western, Solid

658 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail Western, Solid

659 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Disciplined Rail Western, Solid

660 OP - Disciplined Rail Western, ST/HN Type Solid

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

661 OP - Halter Stallions, Miniature, 35 & Under, 2 & Under

662 OP - Halter Geldings, Miniature, 35 & Under, 2 & Under

663 OP - Halter Mares, Miniature, 35 & Under, 2 & Under

664 OP - Halter Stallions, Miniature, 35 & Under, 3 & Over

665 OP - Halter Geldings, Miniature, 35 & Under, 3 & Over

666 OP - Halter Mares, Miniature, 35 & Under, 3 & Over

667 AM - Halter, Miniature, 35 & under, all ages

668 YA - Halter Mares/Geldings, Miniature, 35 & under, all ages

669 OP - Halter Stallions/Geldings, Miniature, Solid, 35 & Under, all ages

670 OP - Halter Mares, Miniature, Solid, 35 & Under, all ages

671 OP - Halter Stallions/Gelding, B Miniature, 2 & Under

672 OP - Halter Mares, B Miniature, 2 & Under

673 OP - Halter Stallions, B Miniature, over 35-39, 3 & Over

674 OP - Halter Geldings, B Miniature, over 35-39, 3 & Over

BETTER HORSES

675 OP - Halter Mares, B Miniature, over 35-39, 3 & Over

676 AM - Halter, B Miniature, over 35 - 39, all ages

677 YA - Halter Mares/Geldings, B Miniature, over 35 - 39, all ages

678 OP - Halter Stallions/Geldings, B Miniature, Solid, over 35-39, all ages

679 OP - Halter Mares, B Miniature, Solid, over 35-39, all ages

680 OP - Halter Stallions/Geldings, ST/HN Type Pony

681 OP - Halter Mares, ST/HN Type Pony

682 OP - Halter Mares, SD/PL Type Pony

683 OP - Halter Stallions/Geldings, SD/PL Type Pony

684 OP - Halter, Solid Pony

685 AM - Pony Halter

686 YA - Halter Mares and Geldings, Pony

687 AM Walk/Trot - Western Showmanship, Mini/B Mini/Pony

688 PRELIM AM - Western Showmanship, Mini/B Mini/Pony

689 YA Walk/Trot 10 & u - Western Showmanship, Mini/B Mini

690 YA Walk/Trot 11 - 18 yo - Western Showmanship, Mini/B Mini

691 YA - Western Showmanship, Mini/B Mini/Pony

FINAL AM - Western Showmanship, Mini/ B Mini/Pony

692 OP - Pleasure Driving, Miniature

693 OP - Pleasure Driving, B Mini

694 OP - Pleasure Driving, Solid Miniature/B Mini

695 OP - Pleasure Driving, Pony

696 OP - Pleasure Driving, Solid Pony

697 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Pony

698 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Solid Pony

699 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Miniature

700 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, B Mini

701 OP - Ideal Pinto Driving, Solid Miniature/B Mini

702 YA - Ideal Pinto Driving, Miniature/ B Miniature/Pony

703 AM - Ideal Pinto Driving, Pony

704 AM - Ideal Pinto Driving, Miniature/B Miniature

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

FORD TRUCK ARENA, 7:30 AM

705 AM El Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto Western

706 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto Western, Solid 707 AM Sr/El Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto Western, Solid

708 AM Jr - Ideal Pinto Western, Solid

709 AM Sr/El - Ideal Pinto Western, Solid

710 OP - Ideal Pinto Western, ST/HN Type Solid High Point Awards in FORD TRUCK ARENA after classes finish

AM Jr W/T Solid Horse, AM Sr/El W/T Solid Horse, AM Jr W/T, AM Sr W/T, AM El W/T, AM Jr Solid Horse, AM Sr/El Solid Horse, OP ST/HN Solid Horse, OP Stock, OP Hunter, AM Novice, AM Novice Solid, AM Jr ST/HN, AM Sr ST/HN, AM Elite ST/HN,

YA In Hand Pony, AM Pony, OP Pony, YA Mini, AM Mini, OP B Mini, OP Mini, OP Solid Mini/B Mini, OP Solid Pony

MUSTANG ARENA, 7:30 AM

711 OP - Ideal Pinto Western, ST/HN Type, Overo

712 OP - Ideal Pinto Western, ST/HN Type, Tobiano

713 AM Jr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto Western

714 AM Sr Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto Western

715 AM Jr - Ideal Pinto Western

716 AM Sr - Ideal Pinto Western

717 AM Elite - Ideal Pinto Western

718 AM Novice - Ideal Pinto Western

PAVILION ARENA, 7:30 AM

719 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Pony

720 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Solid Pony

721 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Miniature

722 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, B Mini

723 OP - Disciplined Rail Driving, Solid Miniature/ B Mini

724 YA - Disciplined Rail Driving, Mini/B Mini/Pony

725 AM - Disciplined Rail Driving, Mini/B Mini

726 AM - Disciplined Rail Driving, Pony

727 YA - Reinsmanship Driving Equitation, Mini/ B Mini/Pony

728 AM - Reinsmanship Driving Equitation, Mini/ B Mini/Pony

LEGEND

ST: Stock Type

HN: Hunter Type

PL: Pleasure Type

SD: Saddle Type

YA: Youth

YA Jr: Youth Junior (13 years old & under)

YA Sr: Youth Senior (14 - 18 years old)

AM: Amateur

AM Jr: Amateur Junior (19 - 39 years old)

AM Sr: Amateur Senior (40 - 54 years old)

AM El: Amateur Elite (55 years old & older)

OP: Open

PRELIM: Preliminary Class, will have a finals class if more than 25 entries

Jr Horse: Junior Horse (5 years old and under)

Sr Horse: Senior Horse (6 years old and over)

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