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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK They Call the Thing Rodeo! Well, it’s bulls and blood It’s dust and mud It’s the roar of a Sunday crowd It’s the white in his knuckles The gold in the buckle He’ll win the next go ‘round It’s boots and chaps It’s cowboy hats It’s spurs and latigo By Steven Long It’s the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing rodeo -Garth Brooks any activities can lay claim to the term, All American, however, none can say it as legitimately as rodeo. It has its roots in the land, the very dirt mixed with manure of a corral. Without parallel, rodeo is arguably the most honest and down to earth competitive activity of all major sports. At its most basic level, it comes from the nation’s craving for meat, and the skills of the cowboys who raise cattle. The far West Texas town of Pecos rightfully owns the crown as the birthplace of the sport, where 20 years after the end of the Civil War, the town claims “A friendly competition sprung up, and on July 4, 1883, Pecos became home to the World’s First Rodeo. Braggin’ rights were on the line to find out just who was the best cowhand in the West.” However, some will argue the first rodeo took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1872 while others in Colorado dispute both claims. No matter, there is no doubt about the Texas roots of the sport when a bunch of cowboys with pent up energy and time on their hands, began having contests among themselves using the skills they needed each day on the job. So rodeo was born on the back of a bronc bucking down the town’s street, and the world of sport hasn’t been the same since. In our home state of Texas, January-March is rodeo season. But rodeos large and small dot mountain towns and prairie arenas across the nation throughout the year. This issue of Horseback is our salute to the sport of rodeo. The PRCA sanctioned 624 rodeos in 2015 – the highest total in a decade – with record prize money of $46,349,782. Attendance at PRCA rodeos exceeded 5 million in 2015, an increase of 30 percent since 2011, and 35 million Americans were rodeo fans in 2015 on TV, and eight million watched the Wrangler NFR on CBS Sports Net. In case you wondered, the PRCA is proud to show statistics, and in this most manly of sports, 51 percent of rodeo fans are female, affectionately called by aficionados, “buckle bunnies.” And rodeo is not a poor man’s sport. A full 51 percent of rodeo fans report $50,000 or more in annual household income. And even higher education has recognized a sport that was once the summer pastime of small towns across America. Athletic departments across the nation now offer rodeo scholarships. It may sound funny to say with a western drawl, but we can’t resist… Rodeo, you’ve come a long way, baby!

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Cover Story: 8 RODEO FEATURES 8 World of Rodeo - Margaret Pirtle 14 How 4 Rodeo Stars Remain on Top - Jane Meggitt 26 Special Rodeo Riders - Cathy Strobel 32 Rodeo Cook-Off: Team USA - Roni Nordquist

Lifestyle & Real Estate: 40 Tax Law - John Alan Cohen 40 Real Estate Section 32 Obese Horses Lose Weight on - Dr. Juliet Getty

Columns: 6 Horse Bites 30 Tack Talk - Lew Pewterbaugh 50 Cowboy Corner - Jim Hubbard

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The Big World of

RODEO SALT GRASS TRAIL

ust as the violence of the Civil War was ending, our great Texas cattle industry was just beginning. With the taste of beef becoming a favorite in the North, Texans began developing their longhorn herds. Each winter the Longhorns were driven to the Texas Gulf Coast to graze on the rich coastal salt grass. An area, extending about 115 5m miles iille ess iinland nllan n and ffrom rro om tthe om he h e gulf, (approximately Orange ge tto oB Brownsrro rown ow wn nss-ville), grew a hardy wild grass rass ra ss tthat ha h hat at stayed tall, bunchy and green re een en a allllll year. For reason’s unknown wn w n at at the th he e time the cattle that fed on n tthe he h e ssalt allt a grass grew fatter and healthier alt lthi hie err than other cattle, Today, we know that it wass the th he e rresult essul e sul ult ult of the high mineral content ntt iin n n tthe he he grass that beneﬁted the c cattle. The attlle att attle e. T he h e trail to this rich pasture land an a nd b became ecam ec ame known as the Salt Grass T Trail rra aiill a and nd p nd prorro oduced some of the best beef eef ee ef iin n tthe he h e Lone Star State.

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RODEO HOUSTON (WORLD’S LARGEST!) BY THE NUMBERS • 143,000 tamales purchased • 116,000 pounds of potatoes served • 68,000 barbecue sandwiches served • 52,000 turkey legs consumed • 45,000 funnel cakes purchased • 44,000 corn dogs consumed • 20,000 sausages on a stick sold • 18,000 fried Oreos consumed • Rides were ridden more than 2.4 million times. • Games were played nearly 6.7 million times. • 500,000 riders loved the view from the La Grande Wheel • 250,000 bumped into each other in the bumper car ride • 183 million people worldwide heard through social messaging about the Houston Rodeo • Fans re-tweeted original message to another 120 million worldwide

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RIDING THE PARADE

housands of dusty and tired trail riders end their week long cross state rides with the largest rodeo parade in the United States. For approximately two hours, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo’s Go Texan Parade winds through the streets of downtown Houston among towering buildings showcasing trail riders, local bands and visiting dignitaries. While the parade signals the end of the trail rides for another year and announces the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Parade planning begins seven months in advance of the big day. From ordering equipment, working with the city and state on logistics, and assigning roles to the 460-person parade committee, this two hour event is a work in progress until the very last rider dismounts and the sound of bands are just memories.

By 6 a.m. on the big day, all volunteers are in place. From checking in parade participants to helping corral thousands space, nothing is more important than the time line that has to off hhigh o iiggh school sc chho oo o oll band baannd sstudents ttuude denntttss into inntto the thhe e correct co orrre rec ctt marching maarrc accommodate both coverage and police and ﬁre department safety demands. At aac cc co om mm modat od o dat ate b otth television o te elle le precisely p pr recis ec e cis isel ely 110:01 0:01 0: :0 011 aa.m. ..m m. tthe hhe e parade begins with the official cars leading the grand marshal, who is uus usually suuaalllly on on hhorseback orrseba o sse eba bac ckk or o in a carriage. When all is over, committee members start the cleanprocess up p up rro oce cess ss aand nnd d tturn uurrrnn aallllll tthe h next three weeks festivities over to the largest livestock show and rodeo rode ro deo iinn tthe he world. he wo orrlld d.

RODEO HOUSTON HELPING TEXAS YOUTH

he number one mission of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is helping Texas students get a college education. More than 2,000 students are currently attending the college of their choice on the Rodeo’s tab. With an a na annual nn n nu ua al p pledge lle e of nearly $26 million, the rodeo has placed $400 million in scholarships rro od de eo h ass p a l since in 1932. ssi inc nce its ittss beginning beg eg ““Thanks “T Th ha an nkks ks to to generations g of Houstonians, show volunteers, vvo olu lunt ntee eers ers rs, donors, d buyers and sponsors, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the top scholarship programs in the nation, and our contributions to our junior market exhibitors and grant recipients have impacted countless youth over the years,” said Jack Lyons, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo chairman of the board. “The Show’s total educational commitment is a milestone we all take great pride in.” The Show’s 2016 educational commitment of $25,858,260 is comprised of the following • Scholarships — $12,981,000 • Junior Show Exhibitors/Calf Scramble Participants — $7,463,250 • Educational Program Grants — $4,888,610 • Graduate Assistantships — $525,400 • Total — $25,858,260 New educational program grant recipients for 2016 include the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans; ESCAPE Family Resource Center; Girl Scouts of San Jacinto; Miracle Farm; Neighborhood Centers; SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship; Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation; To Educate All Children — TEACH; and Writers in the Schools. For more information about the scholarships and educational programs supported by the Show, visit rodeohouston.com/AboutUs/EducationalSupport. www.horsebackmagazine.com SpecialRodeo RodeoIssue Issue2016 2016 • •H HORSEBACK ORSEBACKM MAGAZINE AGAZINE 9 9 www.horsebackmagazine.com Special

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the most prestigious rodeo in the world, and only the top 15 contestants in each category get to compete in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals. The 2015 contest took place December 3-12, and is the championship end of season event for both the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. Anyone who makes it to these finals is a bona fide rodeo star. It was a year of great highs and lows for Steven Peebles. The 26 year old from Redmond, Oregon, won the world championship for bareback riding at the WNF, but five months before he’d been near death. A broken rib – a relatively minor injury by rodeo standards – tore an artery and blood nearly filled his chest cavity and lungs. In the nick of time, his traveling partner Brian Bain realized Peebles was critically ill and got him to a hospital. Peebles said he really didn’t feel 100

percent well until the championship. “That was the first time since July that I could ride a bareback horse without hurting,” he said. That doesn’t mean he dwells on his injuries – far from it. “You can’t think about getting injured,” he said, comparing it to

giously in his off time, but when rodeoing, finding a gym is tough. Peebles does a lot of cardio work, and also rides his bike, runs and includes lots of stretching. Since his injury, his workouts also include certain therapeutic exercises recommended by his doctors. Peebles finds himself on the road almost exclusively during February and March, as well as the period from June to September. Because he lives in Oregon, most of the spring rodeos are within an eight hour drive, so he only has to travel on weekends. During the off-season, Peebles likes to take his roping horse to jackpots. When asked about any myths or misconceptions about rodeo he’d like to dispel, Peebles said he’s met people on airplanes and other venues who didn’t know much about rodeo. When they asked what he did for a living and he replied, “Rodeoing,”

Steven Peebles driving and constantly worrying about getting into a wreck. “What you put in your head might happen,” he said. “You train your brain to think only of the job.” His injuries have affected him, however. “I feel like I’ve been rodeoing for 20 years, and it’s only been eight,” he said. During those seconds atop a bucking horse, a rider uses every muscle from his foot to his neck at the same time, and needs a lot of stamina, according to Peebles. He exercises reli-

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they’d want to know what he did for a real job during the week. “It’s like [they think] someone volunteers to perform at the circus,” he said. In 2016, Peebles’ goal is winning the gold at the championships again. “That would be my dream come true. It would be awesome. I want to prove I can do it again.”

im O’Connell may be a first-rate bareback rider, but he confesses he doesn’t ride broke horses very well. That doesn’t matter – the 24 year old from Zwingle, Iowa, finished the year in fourth place in WNR earnings in 2015. He explains his lack of standard riding horse skills on the fact that his dad was a pickup man, and his older brother got to do most of the riding, when Tim was small as a boy. “My dad would say, ‘You’re too small,

you’ll get hurt,” recalls O’Connell. A bucking horse is another story. “The feel is so different,” he said. O’Connell grew up watching his dad go to rodeos all over the country. When Tim accompanied him, it was the bull riding that attracted the youngster. While O’Connell started out competing in bull riding in high school, during his senior year he met B.J. Scott with the PRCA. “He had a left-handed rig, and I wanted to try it,” said O’Connell. In that first time out for O’Connell – and the horse – he ended up

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getting stomped on beneath a fence, with the animal penning him underneath it. That horse was East Coast Otis, who became a top bucking horse in the sport. O’Connell kept at it, and pursued bareback riding in high school rodeo and then in college. This

year, while attending Missouri Valley College, he was also a champion at the College National Finals Rodeo. While he works out constantly at home, that’s not the situation while on the road. Instead, when he’s rodeoing, he exercises by running and doing careful stretching. “There’s not a lot of time when you’re rodeoing,” he said. “You’re either driving or trying to sleep. When I get a day off, I try to hit the gym.” While he plans to stay in the game as long as possible, O’Connell said he doesn’t want to go past his time. “I want to go on my own terms,” he said. His college major was public relations, and the well-spoken, humorous young man seems a natural for that field. He’d like to eventually do Public Relations for rodeo, noting the huge changes in the sport, especially for the younger generation. Before that happens, his goal is winning the world title.

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was the first time at that particular rodeo for bareback rider Tanner Aus, 25, but his performances helped him earn sixth place in the world standings for 2015. Aus hails from Granite Falls, Minnesota and comes from a rodeo family. He’s been in the game since the age of 9. The last time someone from the North Star State qualified for the WNF was back in 1999. Actually riding bucking horses takes up just a fraction of his time. Much of his time is spent traveling, conducting business and keeping fit. “It’s a lot of hard work and spending a lot of hours in the gym,” he said, noting that top rodeo performers require physical fitness and mental toughness. “You push yourself to be better than you were. You’re always trying to beat your former self,” according to Aus. For all the fierce competition and sacrifice, Aus said guys making the finals are down to

earth and willing to help each other. “No one gets to that level without some cooperation,” he said. “That’s the mentality – you help each other out.”

on the road. “If we can stay down South, we will,” Aus said. His 2016 goals include winning at Rapid City, a goal he’s had for some time. “I take I-90 across South Dakota, passing all those towns along there. I’d like to win at (the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo) Mitchell, and all along the I-90 corridor,” he said. Aus competed in high school rodeo on that circuit and won, and now he’d like to do it as a pro. His future goals also include finishing college, as he’s close to earning his degree in business. Once he hangs up his spurs as a rodeo pro, he’ll decide what to do in the business field. Aus no longer has a horse of his own, and hasn’t ridden a saddle horse in months. He hopes to soon ride his sister’s horse for fun, and take part in another favorite activity, team roping. Top 4 Rodeo - Con’t. on pg. 20

Tanner Aus It’s always an up and down situation with a rodeo star’s physical well-being. “In the grand scheme of things, I’ve been pretty lucky,” said Aus. He’s suffered “a couple” of concussions, the most serious injuries in his career to this point. “You’ve got to live with what you do to your head,” he admitted. Aus also had knee surgery and groin repair. He doesn’t know anyone competing on the circuit that hasn’t had surgery. Because of constant traveling, he doesn’t spend much time at home. On the winter circuit, weather is always a gamble

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herry Cervi has been at the top of the barrel racing game for 22 years. It was back in 1994 that she first went to the National Fnals. When asked how many arena records she’s broken, Cervi laughed and said she couldn’t remember. At the 2015 finals, she rode Callie DuPerier’s “Dash Ta Diamonds,” known as “Arson” around the barn, to run the fastest time in Round 10. Now 40, she’s as competitive as ever. Cervi notes that there was a 60 year old rookie at the finals this year, so age is not really a deterrent in the sport. “Competition today is getting tougher and tougher, but that’s an incentive,” she says, an attitude that helps define a great athlete. Whatever happens, she knows she will always be involved in some aspect of barrel racing. “I’ve had a great career, and I’m thankful for it,” she said. Cervi rides every day. She

and her assistant train about 14 horses daily between the two of them. Cervi breeds her own horses, and looks for an animal with “a good mind, good bone, and a little gritty, who tries very hard.” Although based in Marana, Arizona, she is on the road from the beginning of June to the beginning of October. During the winter circuit, she goes back and forth between competitions and home. Her two favorite rodeos are Houston, Texas and Salinas, California. “Those two are completely different, but they’re unique, and I love both of them,” she said. As for horse keeping, Cervi believes in good nutrition, good shoeing and a veterinarian she trusts. Her horses get some chiropractic and other therapeu-

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tic treatments. “That’s the hardest part of rodeo, keeping a horse sound,” she said. She loves the rodeo lifestyle. “It’s one big family, and a

Sherry Cervi great atmosphere. Kids growing up in it learn responsibility, and the ups and downs of life,” she said. “You learn to work hard and get out of it what you put into it.” Although she’s tall, blonde and beautiful, Cervi doesn’t consider herself a star or particularly glamorous. “I’m just a barrel racer who loves horses. I was a little girl who wanted to be a barrel racer and got the opportunity,” she said.

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Texas, it’s rodeo time! Who doesn’t love watching brave, muscular cowboys riding bulls and horses and showing off their athletic prowess as they throw their ropes craftily over the heads and heels of swiftly moving steers? And who doesn’t love seeing the beautiful cowgirls who dare to race around the barrels at high speed with such confidence? The horsemanship is amazing and the unity of the horses and riders boggles the mind. They make it look

so easy. And when one of them slips up and has a rough ride, we are all reminded of just how difficult it is to be accurate when you are mounted on a horse. As the rodeo circuit goes from one city to the next, another breed of cowboy emerges in the spotlight. Specialized horse shows are highlighted at many of the rodeos where all of the contestants are overcoming the difficulties associated with physical and cognitive issues creating special needs connected to their lives. Many of these extraordinary athletes face daily difficulties that make you wonder how they have the physical and emotional strength to make it through the day. And yet, they are riding horses and competing on them. How do they do it? Through teamwork! It takes an amazing number of special people without disabili-

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ties who willingly and lovingly give their time and energy to facilitate such competitions. The teamwork that goes on between riders with disabilities, volunteer helpers, families, coaches and horses is magical. As most of us are aware, it takes a lot of support to care for horses, get them ready for riding on a daily basis and prepare them for competition. The horses have to be handled on the ground, groomed, tacked properly and held for riders with physical disabilities. Just getting on the horse requires a lot of courage for these riders. They have to have confidence in their helpers and their mounts. Imagine being placed on a saddle atop a live horse that has a mind of its own and you don’t have the ability to catch yourself if someone slips or the horse acts up. Once on the horse, many of the riders need continued assistance with controlling their horses

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or maintaining their balance. Side walkers often walk beside them to help stabilize or even catch the riders if they were to lose their balance or if the horse were to react to something unexpectedly. Riders with cognitive disabilities can also require assistance from leaders and side walkers in order to participate in these incredible horse shows. Typically, the classes are divided by age, cognitive disability, physical disability and the amount of assistants needed to perform the required tasks in the arena. Riders working independently are separated from those needing one assistant. Riders with multiple assistants also have their own classes. Additionally, classes will be categorized by walk only or walk and trot. There will even be classes where the riders are completely independent at the walk, trot and canter. If you think for a minute that any of this sounds easy, you aren’t paying attention. These amazing riders will compete in different horse shows or rodeo events that a lot of mainstream people would never dream of attempting. If you like speed, you’ll appreciate the barrel racing which is a timed event. Watching the smiles on their faces as they race through a barrel pattern as fast as they can sends smiles far wider than the inside of the show arena. Trail classes highlight the inner strength of these riders as they work their way through a variety of tasks. It is inspiring to watch them overcoming difficulties as they maneuver their horses over bridges, around obstacles, opening and closing gates without dismounting and performing a variety of difficult exercises on horseback.

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In showmanship classes contestants show their skills of handling the horses from the ground. Their ability to control their horses while presenting them to the judge is a testimony to their skills as horsemen. Equitation classes are scored on the ability of the riders to sit correctly and use their horsemanship skills to control their horses in an arena with other horses and riders. Often, the riders are separated into western or English classes that require different equipment and a slightly different way of holding the reins and controlling their horses. This month, if you are lucky enough to be in Houston, you will be able to see these special riders perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held at the NRG Arena. On Friday, February 19th, hundreds of volunteers will be gathering with their horses for 200 special needs cowboys and cowgirls who have been invited to show off their equestrian skills. For at least a year, the HSLR Special Children’s Committee has

been raising funds and making plans for this wonderful event. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this happen. There is a safety committee to insure a fun time for everyone, volunteers to make sure the traffic patterns are smooth and insure that contestants are in place at the proper time, questions are answered and everyone gets any additional help that might be needed. The start of the show on Friday afternoon will feature opening ceremonies complete with the National Anthem which is often sung by a contestant. Once the classes get underway, the judge will finalize the placings in each class. A coveted belt buckle is raucously awarded to each winner while trophies and ribbons are also presented to every contestant. Families swell with pride as they watch their special riders and joy abounds. To everyone’s delight, the Special Children’s Committee always goes above and beyond the call of duty. A photographer takes pictures of each contestant, rodeo clowns have

been known to entertain the masses and everyone is fed meals and snacks. You can just feel the love in the air as you look around at the families, volunteers and coaches. As the show ends with closing ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, the committee’s generosity is extended to the groups who support the riders. Recognition with cash awards is given to the clubs who stand out with their spirit, organization and volunteerism. At the end of it all, everyone goes home with a heart full of joy, gratitude and wonderful memories. The show will run through Sunday, February 21. Admittance and parking are free to spectators. Cathy Strobel has over 30 years of experience as a trainer, judge and clinician and can be reached at Southern Breeze Equestrian Center at (281) 431-4868 or www.sbreeze.com or email cstrobel@sbreeze.com

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ell, most of us made it through 2015. Political turmoil unlike anything we’ve seen. Muslim refugees, terrorists coming in, a President that refuses to say Radical Muslim Extremists, an economy that still raises a lot of questions. We have a Congress that is so selfabsorbed that they have forgotten who they work for. Those of us on Social Security worry about our benefits that we paid into, by law, for 50 years or more, while people that claim they can’t work are collecting the same benefits, without ever having paid anything into the system. What a relief when we can get on a good horse and get into some back country and forget about the turmoil for a while. Some friends of mine are on a pack trip into the Big Bend country. Mules and horses. One friend, I’ll mention his name, because he is a mule clinician, Paul Garrison, won’t have anything to do with a horse. He has some great mules and does clinics, and is a real dedicated mule man. Check him out if you are into long ears. Dr. Lindstom, one of the best equine vets I know, will be riding his good horse, Copper, a registered Quarter Horse stud, that is a Stock Horse of Texas Champion. Though I admire their pioneer spirit, I would rather ride the Big South Fork Wilderness Area in Tennessee and Kentucky. 125,000 acres of trees, rivers, waterfalls, grass, etc. I apologize to the folks that like the West Texas desert country, but growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I will never lose my love of tall trees, deep hollers, and large running rivers with lots of white water. Those who love trail riding, and what

horseman doesn’t, should try to find some serene places that match their soul quests for riding and relaxing. Tennessee has over 15 million acres of public land for riding and recreation. Missouri has a lot of riding trails, also, although I am not real familiar with them. I know the Missouri Ozarks are beautiful. One of the big secrets of trail riding is the River to River Trail in Southern Illinois. You can ride from the Ohio River to the Mississippi, without crossing a road. There are trail heads all along the way where you can camp, get supplies, etc. I have ridden parts of it. Of course, here in Texas, the Hill Country State Natural Area is one of the best equine destinations. 5500 acres of land with several miles of trails, and camp grounds let you ride for days without repeating trails. Its part of the State Park system, so there are rules about riding there, but they are pretty straight forward. I know there are private ranches that offer trail riding for a fee. Some, like Sister Creek Ranch, near Boerne, have some really nice amenities. A lot of my Facebook friends ride there often, and some even board their horses there. It is a beautiful place. Check them out if you are in the South Central Texas area. Although I have never ridden there, I understand there is some good riding at San Angelo. You can ride the Concho River for several miles. I used to have a customer that told me it was a really good ride, along the river with easy footing, and lots of places to hit a long trot or lope. There are very few of the Texas parks that allow horseback riding, but check out the ones that do on line. If you know someone with a big ranch that will let you ride, that can be the best. You only have to be

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respectful of the land owner’s rights, and not take advantage of the privilege. I always think, when I’m riding a remote trail, how the early travelers felt when traveling through this land. It’s hard to imagine the Texas Hill Country without cedar, which makes passing through without a road almost impossible. Big Foot Wallace, when passing from San Antonio to San Saba, said, “As far as the eye can see, its prairie grass and wild flowers. Good for sheep and goats, and the soul”. It was not, and never has been, good cow country, but it was not covered with cedar, or more accurately, mountain juniper. Plus of course, in Big Foot’s time, everything west of what is now I-35 was Comancheria, or Comanche domain. Imagine traveling along by horseback or wagon, with a single shot rifle, maybe a single shot pistol, watching for Indians. Most of us today would never survive. A lot of settlers back then didn’t either. I love trail riding, and I love to think about the way things were. A good horse, a comfortable saddle, maybe a friend to share the trail, can help us forget the stress of our modern world. What a gift it would be to be able to ride in peace, with a good friend or friends, on a good horse, in a beautiful area, with wood for a good fire, plenty of water, shade, graze for the animals, food for supper, and of course, the obligatory cup of camp coffee. I hope every one of my readers has a great 2016. May your horse never stumble, and your butt never get sore! Bandera’s Lew Pewterbaugh has been called the most knowledgeable saddle and tack authority in the Southwest. For private fitting consultation call (830) 328-0321 or (830) 522-6613 or email: saddlerlew@gmail.com.

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different events that the Houston USO joins in with to help our local servicemen and their families. In Houston, the USO provides a touch of home to nearly 60,000 troops and military families annually. Additionally, the USO offers morale-boosting and family-strengthening programs to the 8,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen and their families who are based in Greater Houston and Southeast Texas. They also serve those locally-based families who are separated from loved ones who are deployed or stationed overseas. Under the leadership of Espiridion Zuniga and Loren Wewsterﬁeld, the Houston USO has sponsored events throughout the year which allows our troops some enjoyable time with family and friends. Before the sun comes up at this year’s Rodeo BBQ Cook Off, Johnny will be outside piling meat into the smokers. Then everyone waits. It takes time, and in that metal box is the beginning of a day of great memories. You can smell them starting to sizzle and salivate at the scent of sweet and smoky, spiced and sauced. Once again Team USO will have some of the best barbecue at the rodeo. To donate or volunteer please contact the Houston USO at: http://us.uso.org

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OBESE HORSES Lose Weight on Free-choice Hay

esearchers from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition in the United Kingdom examined[i] how much weight obese ponies and horses lost when fed all the hay they wanted (adlibitum). They also looked at weight loss when forage was restricted. Twelve obese animals were used in this study: 4 Standardbreds, 4 mixed-breed ponies, and 4 Andalusiancross horses. For the ﬁrst 20 weeks, they were all fed hay, ad-libitum. During the next 12 weeks, their hay intake was restricted to 1.25% of body weight. RESULTS: Obese Standardbred horses lost signiﬁcant amounts of weight over 20 weeks when fed ad-libitum hay. Their average Henneke Body Condition Score (BCS) improved from 7.2 to 5.3. The pony and Andalusian groups also lost weight, though not as dramatical-

Research Reﬂection by Dr. Juliet M. Getty ly: average BCS decreased from 8.0 to 7.0. During the next phase when hay was restricted, all groups lost even more weight.

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The study lasted only 20 weeks. There was weight loss, but more time is needed, especially for ponies and insulin resistant horse breeds. The hay had not been analyzed for its sugar and starch content. Had it been confirmed that these horses were consuming hay with ESC + Starch levels less than 10%, the results would likely have been even more favorable. There was no dietary supplementation to alleviate inflammation. Body fat releases inflammatory cytokines which www.horsebackmagazine.com

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dured forage restriction became more severely insulin resistant, as well as developed leptin resistance.[ii] Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an independent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and international following. Her researchbased approach optimizes equine health by aligning physiology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty’s comprehensive resource book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition. com -- buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon (www.Amazon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Getty’s topiccentered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Amazon in print and Kindle ver-

sions. Dr. Getty’s books make ideal gifts for equestrians. Find a world of useful information for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutrition. com: Sign up for Dr. Getty’s informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail. com. She is available for private consultations and speaking engagements. [i] Study: Potter, S.J., Bamford, N.J., Harris, P.A., and Bailey. S.R., 2013. Comparison of weight loss, with or without dietary restriction and exercise, in Standardbreds, Andalusians and mixed breed ponies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 33(5), Abstract, 339. [ii] Please read two articles in Dr. Juliet Getty’s Library, located at www.gettyequinenutrition.com: 1) Restricting Forage is Incredibly Stressful – Choose a different method to help your horse lose weight 2) Can the Damaged Insulin Resistant Horse be Fixed?

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The Importance of Advertising from the IRS’ Perspective By John Alan Cohan, Attorney at Law

any IRS audit of horse activities, one issue will be the extent to which the taxpayer has advertised horses for sale. Advertising is considered to be an effective type of promotion to attract customers, and if you do not advertise or otherwise promote the sale of your horses, the IRS will argue that you are not engaged in a business because you don’t care about selling your product. This is true whether your field involves race horses, show horses, or stud services. There are so many modes of advertising that it can be a daunting consideration. Advertising is more ubiquitous and intrusive

than ever before, especially on the internet. Many believe that in order to capture attention, ads need to provide useful content that will generate discussion. For advertising to be effective, the ads should be colorful, interesting and need to be repeated over time. Magazines usually will provide a discounted rate for a series of ads. Again, getting back to the IRS audit issue, it is important to keep copies not only of the print ads, but also backup invoices issued by the magazines, for sub-

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stantiation purposes. The IRS might scrutinize particular ads and argue that they don’t adequately connect to the horse activity itself, and that the costs should be disallowed. For example, sometimes ads can be a simple announcement or so-called “vanity” ad, and this may be subject to scrutiny by the IRS- Con’t. on pg. 44

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IRS. In the IRS Audit Technique Guide, revenue agents are advised as follows regarding section 183 audits: The examiner needs to review the actual copy of any advertising in instances where the taxpayer has deducted such expenditures. Many taxpayers will buy advertising space for “vanity” ads. These spaces are frequently purchased to place photographs of their children and the children’s horses. The ads wish the children “Best of luck” prior to upcoming show competitions. The examiner should use professional judgment to determine whether the advertisements truly represent promotion of the taxpayer’s horse activity. Advertising is also important as a way of protecting existing customer good will. Expenditures of this type are designed to maintain good relations between your horse activity and those who are already familiar with your business. Goodwill advertising can

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extend to things such as sponsorship of horse events, advertising in horse show programs, or having promotional give-away items, such as hats with your name or business logo. People who are audited by the IRS must realize that revenue agents often are not familiar with the horse industry and the difficulties people face, and the Audit Technique Guide encourages agents to be skeptical towards the horse industry, particularly if the taxpayer has a history of losses. Advertising is one of numerous other elements that will help support the argument that your activity is engaged in for profit, not as a hobby. [John Alan Cohan is an attorney who serves the horse, livestock and farming industries. He can be reached at: (310) 278-0203, or email at johnalancohan@aol.com. His website is JohnAlanCohan.com.]

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ard to believe that 2015 is gone. The ol’ sayin’ “time flies when we’re havin’ fun” is really true. At least the time is flyin’, and hope you are havin’ fun. The year 2015 will go down in the history books as wet. Wet three quarters of the year, January thru June, and October thru December. Friend told me last week that rainfall in a portion of Galveston County, Texas reached an all-time high of 64”. Friends over five feet of rain in a year is a bunch, no matter where you are. Predictions for the first quarter of 2016 are wet and cold, same as 2015. However, the experts say that the 2016 wet weather will not last into the spring like 2015. Hope the future forecast is as accurate as the past year forecast. The New Year is time for resolutions so let’s make one of our resolutions to get ready for a cold, wet first quarter. Since the year’s first quarter is trail ride and rodeo time in Texas think about stayin’ warm and dry. Last month mentioned rain gear and slickers and last year at this time, stayin’ warm. On the warm side, remember to dress in layers so you can undress as the days hopefully warm. The layer dressing is really important on horseback so you

can easily carry what you take off. Have mentioned before that a feed sack or laundry bag can make carrying a jacket worn in early morning easier. Put the jacket or coat in a plastic garbage bag to stay clean and dry, then in a feed sack or other bag, then tie behind your saddle. Have also mentioned before using a feed sack to carry your slicker tied behind your saddle. The feed sack will protect the garment or rain gear from getting ripped or torn on brush along the trail. Remember to roll the contents good and tight, place at the bottom of the sack then roll the sack. Several layers of sack help protect the contents. Recycling feed and food sacks has been a part of ranch life for many years, no need to stop now. Since I am a little under-funded for a big fancy living- quarters horse trailer, have to make do with a cattle hauler. To make my trailer dryer use a tarp attached to the side of the trailer to make an awning. The tarp-awning size is going to depend on the size of the trailer but for me 8 X 16 or 10 X 20 feet works well. Attach to the trailer with ties and a least three poles for the other side. Poles are made from 1 inch steel electric conduit cut 6 ½ to 7 feet long. The tarp attaches to the

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poles by a bolt welded in the end of the pole using a fender washer and wing nut. Supporting the grommets in the tarp at the pole attachment points is good and pieces of nylon strap make strong supports. This cowboy awning needs at least three guy ropes, five is better and make the guy ropes twice the height of the poles. Stakes are also going to be needed, make at least five. Use a lot of rebar, concrete reinforcing rod, around the ranch and small diameter rebar makes great awning stakes. Like to weld a washer on the top of the stake to help hold the rope. Don’t make the stakes too short, like to make them 18 inches or so to hold better in the wet ground. Tarps can also be used on the sides of the cattle trailer to help keep out the rain. Supporting the grommets with nylon straps is again good and will extend the life of the tarp. Use hay string for ties, cause got plenty of it and the price is right. Poor folks just have poor ways.

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