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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR BOARDING .............................. 8

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WALK — TROT — HEAL Submitted by Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program

The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program has been sharing the healing power of horses with people with special needs for three decades. It was founded by neuropsychologist Mary Ann Evans, Ph.D. in 1990 and is now located at the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center. The group is a Premier Accredited Center with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Therapeutic riding is particularly helpful for individuals on the autism spectrum or with cerebral palsy.

“The horse’s gait, or walking pattern, is like that of the human. Riding on a horse helps people who otherwise might have difficulty walking experience a proper form of gait. This, in turn, allows their muscles to be properly conditioned.

It also stimulates the rider’s spinal cord and the part of the brain that controls speech. These benefits often carry through to other aspects of their lives, so we typically see lasting results. I have seen significant progress in patients even after just a few sessions of riding at the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program.” Mary Beth Johnson, Physical Therapist.

The mission of the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program is to provide quality equine assisted activities to children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and or other life challenges, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Our student and volunteer, Paige Cory sharing a birthday card for her favorite horse, Dooley.

“Since the movement of the horse’s walking gait stimulates our spinal cord and language center of the brain, so we see beautiful things happen, such as first words,” Robin Serritslev, Executive Director explained.

One student, Marie Stoll shares that “Of all the therapies I have tried for my MS, therapeutic riding is by far the best for both my mobility and mental health.”

The group’s slogan is Walk. Trot.

Heal. Balance is improved, confidence blossoms, communication is improved, friends are made, and fun is had. Once a student begins the program individually, they may stay as long as they would like.

Several students have been attending for 15 years. About half of their students are children. Some students graduate to become volunteers. Volunteers tack horses, lead horses and side-walk with students during lessons.

“We are a safe space, without judgement, and lots of joy,” Serritslev said.

The mission of the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program is to provide quality equine assisted activities to children and adults with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and or other life challenges, regardless of their ability to pay.

Therapeutic horses are hard to find. Therapy horses must be easy going around loud noises and quick movements, yet sensitive to human emotion and behavior, and above all else, they must enjoy interacting with people. The group utilizes their

veterinarian, Ben Bramsen, DVM to help them find horses when they have an opening. Students often have their favorite horses and horses often have their favorite students.

The Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program is hosting a Polo Tailgate event at Folded Hills Ranch on July 10 and a Cowboy Ride-A-Thon from the 4th of July through Labor Day. The Cowboy-Ride-A-Thon encourages people to ride 10 or more miles to raise money for the organization’s scholarship program.

For more photos and information, like them on Facebook or visit their website at www.syvtherapeuticriding.org.

Or contact Robin Serritslev at (805) 325-1544 or Robin. syvtrp@gmail.com.

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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR BOARDING Boarding can be stressful - for you and your dog. Here are some tips to help you through the process of making boarding a vacation for both of you.

Written by Ligaya Kelly

during the stay. Make sure your contact knows where your pet is and how to handle things in the event you have an emergency while you are gone.

8 DO NOT do a long, tearful goodbye.

Your dog does not understand this.

If you trust your boarding facility, hand off the leash and let them walk the dog to their spot.

1 Do your research and interview several facilities or in-home pet boarders.

2 Do a meet and greet. If it is not a requirement, make sure to bring your pet to the location to sniff around, meet some of the staff and then go home with you. If you have time, do a day of daycare. It’s a great way to ease them into the idea.

SUGGESTIONS: I like asking owners to bring their pet before breakfast or before dinner. If you are going to drop off in the morning, send breakfast for your pet. It gives them something to do when they get there. If your pet’s training includes sit and wait for the eat command, let the staff know. That way, we can make sure to keep that going.

6 Communicate with the staff if there are any concerns.

COVID PUPPY TIPS: While I’m not a fan of this new term, it is out there. If you were home with your pup or got a new dog during 2020 AND weren’t able to keep them social, your dog may need to be trained out of their separation anxiety. If your dog is stressing out every time you leave the house, you need to spend a day or two showing them that they are okay to be home alone. When you walk out the door, don’t say anything to them. They don’t understand the word goodbye. Wait a few seconds, walk back in and continue doing something, anything. If they’re crying or overly excited, DO NOT pay attention to them until they stop. Then reward their calm behavior. Keep doing this and adding how much time you re outside until they realize you will always come back and that they don’t get rewards (your attention) until they’re calm. It doesn’t take most dogs very long to learn this. Want to know more? LIKE us on Facebook, where we will be posting our new blog series.

7 Make sure you can easily reach the facility and that they can easily reach you or an emergency contact.

Someone you trust should be in contact with the facility if you or your pet become sick or injured

Even if you don’t need to board your dog regularly, you should have a place that you trust and that your dog knows, just in case. Friends and family won’t be available all the time and there’s nothing more stressful for you both than an

3 Keep your pet on their food if they have a special diet, they’re young or a senior, they have allergies, sensitivity to changes, or medications. DO NOT change up their routine any more than necessary.

4 Bring a little comfort from home.

Their favorite toy, a shirt you've worn, even your pillowcase, will help them, especially if they have separation anxiety.

5 Please make sure you are relaxed before dropping them off. If you’re nervous, they are going to sense that and not know why.

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emergency trip and no introduction.

“I like asking owners to

Your pet should want to be there. I love when a dog comes in super excited and doesn’t turn to run back to the owner.

It’s not a sign that your dog doesn’t love you. It’s a sign that your dog likes to be there and trusts that you will come back for them.

Article by Ligaya Kelly, owner and operator of Bouquet Canyon Kennels in Santa Clarita, California. If you have any questions about our facility or guidance on what to look for in a boarding facility, email us at bouquetcanyonkennels@ gmail.com. If you are looking to open your facility and would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Ligaya, contact us by email to get rates.

bring their pet before breakfast or before dinner. If you are going to drop off in the morning, send breakfast for your pet. It gives them something to do when they get there.”

Bouquet Canyon Kennels, “Your pet’s home away from home.”

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Whether you’re running around town for the day, planning a trip, visiting the area, or here for an event, we can help. We offer daycare and overnight boarding for all pets.

Give us a call (661) 297-5484 or email bouquetcanyonkennels@gmail.com Bouquet Canyon Kennels is family-owned and operated. We live on the property and provide 24-hour care. We're located in the beautiful hills of Santa Clarita, California, between the 5 and 14 Freeways. We're trained to administer medications such as Insulin and Phenobarbital at no extra charge.

At Bouquet Canyon Kennels, your pet becomes part of the family. We offer spacious accommodations, private yards and lots of people attention. While your pets will have neighbors, we don’t mix pets from other families. Do you have more than one pet? Are your pets best friends? Then they can stay together. (same species only) We’ll provide all their food and bedding but you’re welcome to bring your own - especially if your pet is young, on a special diet, or has a sensitive tummy.

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Come visit our little piece of heaven and see for yourself.

Information and photos provided by Ligaya Kelly, Owner/Operator, Bouquet Canyon Kennels

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ARTIST SHOWCASE

SHE HAD SOME HORSES… Written by Heidi Bradbury Heidi Bradbury is an Ojai artist, with her studio perfectly located within her barn on Hang ‘em High Ranch, owned with her husband, Mike. Over the years this barn has been filled with magnificent horses, ranging from quarters, to Arabians, to warm bloods. Each have given their heart and soul, as they’ve progressed in areas of rein-cow horse, dressage, western pleasure, jumping and more… Several of these loving animals taught young children to ride and, and more importantly respect their willingness to give so generously… Heidi emphasizes the dance you can achieve with your horse when trust is achieved…

“Almost to the point of horses becoming mind-readers”… She states, “I’m lucky enough to have experienced that dance.

It’s pure magic.”

Her art has transformed from detailed landscapes, to a need to capture that magic she attributes to each and every equine she owns now… and has bidden farewell to in the past…

“They are buried on the ranch,” she says… “Their spirit lives on with us here”.

“Just the thought of each one that has passed, the joy they brought us, brings tears”…

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She had horses who were bodies of sand…

She had horses that were skins of the ocean water…

She had horses who were the blue air of the sky…

She had horses who danced in their mothers’ arms…

She had horses who waltzed nightly on the moon…

She had horses that were much too shy, and kept quiet in stalls of their own making…

These were the same horses.

— By Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate of the United States Today my art is purely my expression of feelings and experiences, with a strong desire to bring my audience to a new appreciation of the grandeur, the heart, and the soul of the horse.

It is particularly gratifying when my audience is not necessarily experienced in the equine world, but captures an essence of strength, beauty, and spirit.

“They are truly deserving,” she states.

Heidi’s art can be viewed on her website, Heidibradbury.com.

Other work includes dog and children’s books, and Yosemite landscapes that have been shown at the Ansel Adams Gallery in the park. She taught school for many years and used her art to enhance all subject matter, bringing her students into an experiential approach to learning. She is currently finishing a second book for dog lovers, Puppy Prophecies, Part 2 , and has heard the cry from parents having to homeschool! She is working on a creative and unique approach to learning sight words.

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MEMORIALIZATION: HOW DO I HONOR AND REMEMBER MY ANIMAL COMPANION? Written by Christine Ogorsolka Johnson With Eden Memorial Care

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ow that my friend is gone- how do I move forward and honor their memory? Many people don’t realize that there are many options on how to memorialize the ones they love and have lost in death. Going through the stages of grief will come directly and will be different for each individual. What people don’t talk about is what happens once they reach the acceptance of their companion’s death. Should I just forget and move on? Or should I memorialize them in a special way?

At some time you have probably seen or read the information on the 5 Steps of Grief: Shock (Denial), Anger, Spiritual Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance.

When talking about grief and loss, you will hear this a lot. Knowing and understanding the stages may help you understand what you are going through; but the actual act of going through it can be crippling. Let’s be honest, it can feel like your heart has been torn from your chest. No one talks about that or how the feeling of numbness can take over your body for days or weeks. Grief is strictly

individual and the number one thing to remind yourself when you are going through it is that it’s acceptable to feel and grieve. A popular concern among our clients is that they feel guilty for grieving so hard for a pet. Maybe they even felt loss more than for a human family member or friend that passed away. Pets are our family and the fact that they provide us with such unconditional love brings us that much closer to them.

Find people, who have been through grief, to support you. Help yourself by working through each stage and finding positive ways to remember your beloved.

One extremely helpful process is that of memorialization. To memorialize is to commemorate or to present a memorial/ honor to something. I have seen this to be one of the most effective and helpful processes when someone has lost a pet.

“Time will heal”—chiché or not, is so true. But now what? You are getting through the “stages of grief ” and whether you are doing well or having a difficult time an important question to ask yourself is, How do I want to remember my beloved pet? Each person and every pet is different. Remember, it’s what feels right to you at that time. For us horse people, a question you may want to ask is: What momento would I like to have or did I save before their death? What are my options in memorializing him/ her? Many people don’t realize that they do have choices with many beautiful and tasteful options to remember their horse: Hoof Prints, saving horseshoes, photo boxes or urns, and most popular—

jewelry, key chains, or display tassels made of a section of your horses mane or tail. Maybe keeping their horse shoes or a section of their mane or tail was too hard to bare at the time of loss; but now would be a wonderful item to remember them by. Everyone is an individual and wants to remember in different ways. Here are some ways we at Eden Memorial Pet Care have either helped or seen our clients do in memorializing their horse: 1 Most Popular is having a section of mane or tail braided and kept for display or making into a piece of jewelry, key chain, or display tassel.

2 Saving horseshoes for display in a barn or on an urn or frame.

3 Photo boxes with a few of the horse’s personal items; halter, stable name plate, hair clipping, show ribbons, etc.

4 Equine urns can be of all sizes.

An urn for a horse of 1,200 pounds is quite large, but a nice size to attach a large photo tile, engraving, and horse shoes. People usually display an urn of this size in their home or tack room. Smaller urns with just a portion of the horse’s cremains can also be an option. These are nice for a more understated and complimentary piece.

For our canine companions, similar options can be done. Here are some

How do you want to remember your special four legged friend?

ways that our clients and ourselves have memorialized our special four legged friend.

5 Shadow Box with Dog Collar, special toy, photos 6 Hair clipping saved in a sachet bag 7 Clay Paw Print 8 Urns – photo urns, photo tiles, and special engravings.

This can be invaluable information now

Memorializing your best friend is not only a great way to hold memories of them close to your heart; but it is also a beneficial healing process. I have personally seen clients, who have been beyond heartache, but then decided (as an example) to put together photo boxes of their horse’s mementos.

Beautiful Photo Tile and Engraving Equine Urn – created for one of Eden Memorial’s Clients. Engraving and Photo Tile by Recognition Works–Atascadero, CA. Urn handmade by HTW Urns – Chatfield, MN.

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even if you haven’t been through the loss of your companion. I can’t tell you how many times a client has said to me, “I didn’t even think to save my horse’s shoes or save a braided section of mane or tail.” At the time you may think this is strange or may have been so grief stricken you were not thinking clearly of how you would want to remember them. You were focused on their care or difficult decisions you might have had to make in a time of haste.

Memorializing your best friend is not only a great way to hold memories of them close to your heart; but it is also a beneficial healing process. I have personally seen clients, who have been beyond heartache, but then decided (as an example) to put together photo boxes of their horse’s mementos. Just this process of putting together the special piece helped them heal. Now it’s not something that makes them upset; but something special they have placed in their home. This memorial brings joy and happiness remembering their special friend, who they were honored to have in their life.

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CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP AQHA SHOW RETURNS TO SANTA BARBARA SEPT. 1-5

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After a huge renovation at the Earl Warren Show Grounds in Santa Barbara, the former Fall Classic show returns as the newly crowned “CALIFORNIA CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW”. Featuring 6-judges, AQHA/ PCQHA approvals, this show offers unheard of $2 entry fees/judge for Amateur, Select Amateur, Youth, Novice Amateur & Novice Youth classes. The California Championship also offers a full slate of open classes for English, Western, Trail, Ranch, Reining and Speed Events. In addition, there are 10 Futurity classes for Western, English, Trail, Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail.

You heard right - $2 entry fees/judge for Amateur, Select Amateur, Novice Amateur (L1), Youth and Novice Youth (L1) classes.

“PCQHA recognizes the financial challenges of showing in California, so this show gives PCQHA members a chance to show at the beautiful renovated Earl Warren Show Grounds in Santa Barbara and enjoy the unheard of $2 entry fees” said PCQHA director, Marc Ristow. “The financial success of The Celebration/EMO Western States Championship show

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at South Point Casino and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, held July 1-11, 2021, allowed PCQHA to develop the California Championship show with lower entry fees, a fabulous location and incredible prizes.

In addition to $2 entry fees, generous sponsors from across the state and across disciplines are sponsoring 12 High Point Champion Sterling Western Saddles.

High Point Champion Saddle sponsors are: Trendsetter Performance Horses/ Kellie Hinely, Oak Spring Ranch, Kathryn Mitchell, Sterling Custom Saddles/ Kathy’s Show Equipment/ Stacy Dial, Cece Campbell, Hanson Performance Horses/ Cathy Hanson/ Cherie Vonada, Lazy K Bar T Quarter Horses/ Marc Ristow, Kristine Brooks, Sandy Arledge, Frodsham Farms/ Judy Bonham, Jan Brown, Deb & Ron Shatley, Debbie Lundberg, Mission Oaks Quarter Horses. “We want to recognize outstanding horses and riders, not just the all-around horses and riders” said Kellie Hinely, PCQHA director, and that is why we created 12 High Point Champion categories. Special thanks to Meghan and Stephanie Harrison from Horse Show Closet for sponsoring 12 Reserve Champion Customized Show Blankets. Additional awards include 6 All Around Silver Kathy’s Show Equipment Spurs, 10 Futurity Silver Buckle Awards, 80 Champion Silver Chippendale Plates

and so much more. If you would like to become a vendor or sponsor, contact the PCQHA office at 805-835-8817.

The Earl Warren Show Grounds has five renovated show arenas, including the large grand stands oval which has been totally updated with new footing, light and sound systems. There are 466 permanent stalls available. The California Championship Show Circuit replaces the Fall Classic Quarter Horse show. Like its’ sister show in Las Vegas, “The Celebration/EMO Western States Championship”, the California Championship Show Circuit is over the top for prizes and awards, great competition and loads of fun.

About the Earl Warren Show Grounds in Santa Barbara We are committed to this legendary horse facility, offering beautiful renovated arenas, footing and stalls.

With a keen focus on the well-being of the horse, every improvement has been vetted by the best trainers in the horse industry. Limited RV spaces are available for the show with hookups.

Host hotels for the event are Encina Inn/ Best Western Plus Santa Barbara and Hampton Inn Airport. Everything is convenient for exhibitors, with the beach and hotels just minutes away and of course world-class vineyards in every direction for offsite adventures.

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MANAGING HORSES DURING HOT WEATHER Krishona Martinson, PhD Marcia Hathaway, PhD Christie Ward, DVM, PhD; University of Minnesota Roy Johnson, MS, Cargill Animal Nutrition Reprinted from University of Minnesota Extension Managing horses during hot weather can be a challenge for horse owners.

Horse owners need to provide extra care during hot weather in order to decrease stress and maintain health and wellbeing of the horse. Normally, horses cool themselves by sweating. Evaporation of sweat from the skin surface has a cooling effect (Figure 1). A horse that is working hard in a hot environment can lose 2 to 4 gallons of sweat per hour. Less evaporation occurs during times of high humidity. Table 1 outlines how a horse's ability to cool itself is affected by air temperature and relative humidity.

The thermal neutral zone for horses is estimated to be from about 40°F (5°C) to 77°F (25°F), with the lower temperature representing the lower critical temperature and the higher temperature representing the upper critical temperature. It is commonly understood that horses require more calories to stay warm during the winter months. While not much is known about the impact of temperatures above the upper critical temperature on caloric needs, metabolic changes in nutrient utilization do occur. In addition, heat

stress has a negative impact on feed intake, and most horses will not voluntary consume as much feedstuffs on hot days, similar to humans and other livestock. The change in metabolism, coupled with the likely reduced feed intake, can result in body weight loss, most specifically muscle protein.

It is critical to track feed intake and body condition and weight during hot weather, especially for thin, older, and younger horses. If body condition or weight loss is observed, contact an equine nutritionist or veterinarian for assistance.

To help reduce the effects of heat and keep horses comfortable:

Fortunately, research has shown that horses can acclimate to hot and humid environments. A 15 to 21 day acclimation period is recommended for horses originating from cooler or drier climates that are traveling to compete or reside in hot, humid conditions.

The acclimation period resulted in an increased tolerance to both heat and exercise. However, acclimation does not reduce the need for close monitoring of horses during training and competition in hot and humid environments.

• Provide turnout during cooler times of the day (early in the morning, late at night, or overnight).

• Provide relief from the sun through access to shade from trees or buildings. Shade will change throughout the day and constructed buildings may block natural air flow.

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• Ensure access to clean, cool (recommended temperature range of 45 to 64°F) water at all times.

Depending on feed, an adult horse in a cool climate will normally drink 6 to 10 gallons of water each day while at rest, and much more while working or in hot conditions.

• Watch for signs of sunburn, especially on white or light-colored areas; use masks and ensure access to shade.

• Water buckets and tanks may need to be cleaned more regularly in hot weather as algae and bacteria grow rapidly in warm water. Blue algae toxicity (which affects horses, pets, and other livestock) is more common in ponds or slow running streams during hot, dry weather.

• Fans help to improve airflow; be sure to keep cords and plugs out of the horses reach to prevent

• Free choice access to salt will encourage drinking. Loose salt is preferred over a salt block.

Table 1. How air temperature and relative humidity affect horse cooling

Air temperature (°F) + Relative humidity (%) Less than 130 130-150 Greater than 150 Greater than 180

electrocution.

Horse cooling efficiency Most effective Decreased Greatly reduced Condition could be fatal if horse is stressed

• Consider providing electrolytes to horses that have been sweating heavily or are expected to do so. If electrolytes are added to drinking water, also offer plain water since some horses dislike the taste of electrolytes and will drink less.

Only use electrolytes that are formulated for horses.

• Reduce riding intensity and

Though summer is an obvious time for heat-related issues, unexpected warm weather can contribute

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to overheating, especially if horses are out of shape and have long, thick coats. length; heat stress can affect any horse but is especially common in older, obese and out of condition horses. Young foals also tend to be more prone to heat stress and dehydration.

Clip horses with long hair coats (i.e. horses with Cushing's disease) to enhance cooling.

• Transport horses during the coolest part of the day. Ensure that trailers are well ventilated and offer water frequently. Do not park in direct sunlight with horses inside.

• Horses with anhidrosis have little or no ability to produce sweat; these horses are prime candidates for heat stress.

It is recommended to avoid riding a horse when the combined temperature and relative humidity surpass 150 (Table 1). If a horse must be ridden during hot and humid weather, or you live in an area where hot and humid weather is prevalent, it is essential to: • Adjust your schedule (ride early in the morning or late at night).

• Keep the work light and include frequent breaks that allow the horse to cool down and regain a normal respiratory rate. Do not work the horse beyond its fitness level.

• Watch for normal sweating.

• Create airflow (use fans) and work the horse in shade when possible.

• Provide access to cool, clean water at all times and offer water frequently during work. There is no reason to withhold water from a hot horse.

• Call a veterinarian immediately if your horse stops producing sweat, breathes heavily, or becomes lethargic, distressed or uncoordinated.

To cool an overheated horse (rectal temperature exceeding 103°F), spray or sponge the horse's head, back,

neck, rump, and legs with cool water and immediately scrape the water off, repeating continuously until the horse is cool (Figure 2). This is an effective cooling method because heat is transferred from the horse's muscles and skin to the water, which is then removed to cool the horse. It is critical to scrape the warmed water off immediately, or the water may serve as insulation and might actually increase the horse's body temperature.

Adding ice to the water will increase the speed of cooling for very hot horses with rectal temperature exceeding 105°F. Although some believe adding ice will “shock” a hot horse, research has shown that using ice to cool a horse is safe. Ice baths have been found to reduce core body temperature and lower heart rates after intense exercise, and horses were also observed trotting more freely after an ice bath. If a horse is prone to tying up, do not directly apply ice water to the large gluteal muscles in the hind end, but focus on areas where blood vessels are more superficial (i.e. head, neck, back and rib area). Finally, do not place a sheet or blanket on the horse while trying to cool it. Blanketing will block the evaporation of water from the skin and is not recommended during hot and humid conditions.

Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in heat stress, heat stroke, and complications such as dehydration, muscle spasms, and colic. Overheating can result from hot weather, high humidity, poor barn ventilation, prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, excessive work, transportation, or obesity. Signs of heat stress include a rectal temperature greater than 103°F, increased heart and respiration rates, profuse sweating, droopy ears, signs of fatigue, and dehydration with a prolonged skin tent of several seconds when the skin of the neck or shoulders is pinched (Figure 3). Horses worked hard in extreme heat and/or humidity may go on to develop signs of heat stroke, a very continued on page 22

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continued from page 21 serious overheating condition in which rectal temperature rises above 106°F. Signs of heat stroke include rapid heart and respiratory rates that do not drop within 20 minutes of stopping exercise (Table 2), whinnying and distress, marked dehydration with dry mucous membranes and a prolonged skin tent of 4 to 10 seconds, marked muscle weakness, incoordination, and collapse.

Horses suffering from heat stress and

heat stroke require immediate cooling.

Heat stroke is an emergency that requires immediate veterinary attention.

Treatment includes stopping all exercise, getting the horse out of the sun, using fans, spraying and scraping ice water to cool the horse, providing cool, clean water, and making electrolytes available.

Horses with heat stroke often require treatment with intravenous fluids and electrolytes to restore hydration and normalize blood chemistry.

Some believe that horses should not be allowed to drink unrestricted amounts of water when hot due to hyper-distension of the stomach leading to colic. A horse’s stomach can hold between 2 and 4 gallons of fluid without becoming excessively distended. Allowing a hot horse a few swallows of cool, clean fresh water every few minutes is necessary to combat the effects of heat stress. Also, some believe that a draft will make a wet horse susceptible to a “chill” during

Table 2. Vital signs of normal and horses suffering from heat stroke

Vital sign

Normal adult horse

Adult horse suffering from head stroke Rectal temperature (°F)* 99.5 to 101.5 at rest; up to 103 Over 105 during exercise Pulse rate (beats per minute) 30 to 44 More than 60 Respiration rate (breaths per 8 to 12 More than 40 minute) *Rectal temperature usually underestimates true core body temperature

hot weather. Fans (or natural air flow) work to increase evaporation and speed the cooling process. More effective are misting fans; misting is commonly used in the livestock industry to speed cooling in geographic areas affected by high temperatures. Though summer is an obvious time for heat-related issues, unexpected warm weather can contribute to overheating, especially if horses are out of shape and have long, thick coats.

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These are young fillies who are in training under saddle.

A perfect example of how pretty D Ranch horses are!

These are some of our favorite mares browsing in the afternoon.

Four women draped in blankets stand in a line at sunset in a design by the late artist and activist, Apolonia Susana Santos. Their blankets shine with abalone, quills, small bells and dentalium shells, lifting to reveal moccasins and tooled Western boots.

Each hat is uniquely adorned with a band and feathers. This combination of traditional and contemporary delighted the artist, who finished this work and exclaimed, “My sisters are as well-dressed as anyone who shops on Rodeo Drive." Blanket designed by Native American Artist Apolonia Susana Santos (1954-2006).

Two of our Palomino fillies that are just starting to work under saddle. Our young horses are trailer trained before they are saddle trained.

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Every ranch talks about Champion bloodlines and blue ribbons. We have our fair share of both but what makes D Ranch so special is the combination of all the pieces needed to make a great Peruvian Horse, whether it's for show or enjoying out on the trail.

We start with excellent individuals from proven bloodlines. We add patient, gentle handling from the very start and impeccable training in the saddle.

Our horses are exposed to a wide variety of experiences: they don't just go around and around an arena. They are taken through obstacle courses, ridden on the trail and whatever else our trainer, Tony Botello, thinks of. To him, consistency and experience make all the difference.

Our young horses are trailer trained before they are saddle trained. Saddle training does not begin until they are 3 years old. They are trained for shows, trail and pleasure riding.

If you want a Champion, we certainly have those. But if you’re looking for more and want a horse that’s the complete package - bloodlines, beauty, strength, brio, gait and training, you definitely must come for a visit to D Ranch.

– Maidy Dreyfuss, Owner

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course” clinics.

I am also honored to sit on the Board of Directors of the SYVEC. It all started years ago when we took over the reins (another no pun intended) from the group that put on the schooling shows in Santa Barbara at the Modoc riding ring. We were fortunate to add a few shows in the Santa Ynez Valley and eventually all the shows are now held there.

At 7:30 in the morning on Sunday, October 7th 2018 as the fog was slowly lifting, the first trailer pulled into the parking lot of the Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center (SYVEC). Two beautiful grey horses had their heads hanging out the windows and tears slowly rolled down my cheeks.

It was true…if you build it, they will come. A long dream of mine was becoming a reality before my eyes!

My name is Carole Bennett and my husband Alain and I are privileged to have a business called “On The Bit” where we mount (no pun intended) dressage schooling shows and “ride a

We hold six schooling shows a year and offer Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. In another ring, we have introduced a casual jumping forum where two hour blocks of time are given to those who wish to jump. It is not a judged event, but a judge does offer commentary after the round to the rider if they wish to hear it.

The jumps range in heights from cross rails to 3 feet.

With each show we have seen more Junior riders participate and now we invite riders from the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding center to join us as well in a special class.

For the first time we will hold a year end awards banquet dinner with silent auction, raffle tickets along with Champion and Reserve Champion ri0bons for all our division of Open, Adult Amateur, and Junior riders.

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Our motto is to encourage all of our riders to do their best while having fun in a no pressure competition.

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“Our motto is to riders to do their best while having competition.”

What makes our shows so special beyond our riders and their beautiful and talented horses is that the SYVEC is glorious. The arenas are perfectly groomed; there is plenty of parking and the natural beauty of the premises makes for a magical day for all.

Don Woodward and Jeff Ledbetter, Avid horse lovers themselves they have gone above and beyond to make sure our shows run smoothly behind the scenes.

None of this wonderment would be possible without the leadership and support of Nancy and David Hunsicker,

Thank you to everyone who volunteers, participates and the generous sponsors that help make these shows a success!

For more information or if you are interested in sponsoring our shows please contact me.

Carole Bennett (805) 452-7400 or e-mail carole@onthebit.show

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AVILA BEACH 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Doggie Parade on Avila Promenade Submitted by Mary Foppiano

Come with your family and friends to participate or cheer on all our terrific dogs!

For your safety and the safety of all participants, dogs, volunteers, and spectators, we ask that you abide by the following rules: • Have proper bags to clean up after your dog

Join us at the Avila Beach Promenade for our annual Doggie Parade that begins at 11 a.m. The Avila Beach Civic Association, a local non-profit organization, has been sponsoring the Doggie Parades for over eight years…and the number of our adorable participants has been growing each year. The costumes are also getting more elaborate and make it even harder for our judges to select the winners, especially when some of the dogs do little tricks in front of our judging panel.

• Registration/Check-in 10am • Parade 11am • Avila Beach Promenade • Parade begins on Promenade at San Miguel Street All dogs must be registered and checked in to walk in the parade. You can pre-register online at avilabeachcc.com or at our check-in table prior to the parade.

The Doggie Parade and Doggie Costume Contest are free but donations to the Avila Beach Civic Association are greatly appreciated. Each parade participant will receive a “Doggie Parade Participant Ribbon” and a yummy goodie bag of treats from Petco Arroyo Grande.

The categories for the Costume Contest are: • Best Costume • Best Dog/Owner Look Alike Costumes • Best Holiday Look Costume • Funniest Costume • Best in Show

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• Keep dogs on leash at all times • No female dogs in any stage of heat • Dog costumes should be safe and comfortable The Avila Beach Civic Association (ABCA) was formed by residents of Avila Beach in the early 1950s. The ABCA built the Civic Center in 1962 to provide a place for community, social, and recreational events and renamed it the Avila Beach Community Center in 2004.

The Community Center underwent a major renovation in 2007 with funds from the Avila Beach Community Foundation and San Luis Obispo County and now serves as a focal point for a variety of recreational, educational, and social activities for Avila Beach and the surrounding area.

The funds raised will enable the ABCA to provide many programs beneficial to community members and visitors to Avila Beach. We hope to return to our full array of programs over the next few months. These include Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, Gentle Yoga classes by San Luis Coastal Adult School, and a Creative Cooking class with Julie Andrews-Scott, Manager of the Avila Beach Farmers Market, through Cuesta Emeritus College. We hope to have the “Lifetree Cafe” by Peace Lutheran Church return as well as other activities and community meetings. We are also available for rental of the Community Center for weddings, parties, conferences, and other special events.

The Doggie Parade and Doggie Costume Contest are free but donations to the Avila Beach Civic Association are greatly appreciated. Each parade participant will receive a “Doggie Parade Participant Ribbon” and a yummy goodie bag of treats from Petco Arroyo Grande.

Some of the events that we sponsor are: • Valentine Spaghetti Dinner/Bingo Night • Easter Festival • Family Fun Bingo Night • 4th of July Doggie Parade • Avila Apple Festival

• Fall Harvest Spaghetti Dinner/ Bingo Night • Community Potluck – December For more information, please call 805-627-1997 or email avilabeachcc@ gmail.com.

• Santa’s Doggie Parade – December 11

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ELITE PUP TRAINING Written by Lorrie Burger

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We are excited to share Elite Pup Training has relocated to the esteemed Sam’s Doggie Dude Ranch in Goleta, CA. We are elated to partner with such wonderful people and to call the ranch home for Elite Pup Training. The ranch is located on the pristine Gaviota coast nestled between El Capitan State Beach and Refugio State Beach, where the temperatures are always cool and pleasant. The best part, we are COVID19 compliant.

The setting is hard to beat; an oceanfront ranch with multiple secure areas for training and play, miles of trails with watering holes, farm animals, horses, and wildlife. Our boarding facilities have recently been remodeled including separate cabins, bunks, and dog houses to accommodate our canine guests.

Our overnight guests have a private doghouse that is fully insulated – the floors, the walls, and the ceiling to keep the boarders warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Each doghouse’s

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private yard is fully caged separately for safety including roof fence to know they are perfectly safe and secure. Our compound perimeter fencing is 6ft tall with an extra foot of wire at the top making it 7 feet tall. In the ground around the entire perimeter is an 8-inchwide by 18-inch-deep solid concrete wall down into the ground so no one can dig out. We also have a caretaker who spends the night onsite. The dogs eat in their private area and are then released for supervised play and training in a large yard completely enclosed. The openair training arena, provides a very large space for our session training ensuring social distancing compliance and the ability to work with our session clients not only in the arena but on trails with distractions and room to run.

So, how does this work?

We are two dog businesses, one focused on boarding and one on training with boarding programs.

Sam’s Doggie Dude Ranch It is exclusively for overnight boarding.

Elite Pup Training is dog training with overnight boarding as part of some of our training programs.

Sam’s Doggie Dude Ranch, a 14-yearold business, provides more of a doggie Disneyland than a boarding kennel, allowing your dog to be the country dog he always dreamed of being. When dogs board with SDDR, they have the opportunity with owner’s approval after

The setting is hard to beat; an ocean-front ranch with multiple secure areas for training and play, miles of trails with watering holes, farm animals, horses, and wildlife. Our boarding facilities have recently been remodeled including separate cabins, bunks, and dog houses to accommodate our canine guests. a trial, to get out on the 300-acre ranch in small groups on adventures with Susie the owner. The dogs experience a freedom like no other, a much different experience than other boarding facilities.

If the dog does not pass the trial or have

permission to go out on the ranch, we also have an exceptionally large fully dog-proof fenced arena. There they will get plenty of play and exercise and not feel left out whatsoever. We have continued on page 29

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clients who have been with us from the beginning. Their dogs call the ranch home and are excited for their visit.

Elite Pup Training provides the dog training on the ranch. Established in 2012, with over a combined 30+ years of dog training experience, our training is primarily based on the balanced method.

Our goal is to help all our canine clients reach full training potential and complete happiness. When a dog feels happy and secure in knowing what is expected of them, the guessing game is removed, and life is easier to navigate and happy.

Our Belief is the relationship you have with your dog is just as important as the behavior they learn. Here at Elite Pup Training, we believe that using that bond in conjunction with empathetic, personalized training can help you and your dog live fuller, happier lives.

Passionate about guiding your dog to a

So, the only thing you must do is determine if you want boarding or training or training with boarding. It is that simple!

balanced state of mind, professional dog trainer Ricardo Rojas has spent countless hours training and researching the best behavior modification techniques. No two dogs are alike, and we will work together to create a personalized plan that addresses your concerns. Whether your rescue dog is a bit aggressive or your puppy is a bit too vocal, we will help you establish a healthy dynamic with your pup and achieve profound,

The best way to communicate with Sam’s Doggie Dude Ranch is by email: SamsDDRanch@yahoo.com.

Please state that you would like a tour and tell us a bit about your dog/s. We will return the confirmation day and time and send lots of information.

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REDWINGS HORSE SANCTUARY FINDS FOREVER HOME Written by Linelle Soxman

Redwings Horse Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit horse rescue, was founded in 1991 in Carmel, CA. by a group of women passionate about the plight of abused, abandoned and neglected equines. The group had early support from Congressman Sam Farr, and their first rescue, a thoroughbred called “Island Fighter” was renamed “Sam” in his honor. The sanctuary was forced to relocate from it’s initial location, due to proposed redevelopment of the Carmel site, in 1999. After a lengthy search across California and Oregon, a former board member purchased 167 acres in rural Lockwood, CA, and kindly leased the ranch back to Redwings. The horses moved to the Lockwood ranch in 2000.

The dream of any sanctuary is to have a permanent home, and that dream started to become a reality for Redwings in 2015.

A generous donor left a trust bequest that allowed Redwings to purchase 141 acres, located at 6875 Union Road in Paso Robles. The property had formerly been a pistachio farm, and, as pistachios can be toxic to horses, all the remaining trees had to be removed. Fencing, creating pastures, digging wells, final permitting for the office, barns, and outbuildings followed. Construction eventually began, and finally, in April, 2021, the first group of Redwing’s current 70+ equines moved to their new forever home. “The new location gives us a lot more exposure and opportunities to educate people about why we are here, what we do and why there is a need”, says Sara Ruggerone, Equine Care Manager.

Redwings offers guided public tours by appointment, volunteer opportunities with the horses, and, a unique Equine Adoption Program.

The Adoption Program aims to find the best forever home. Adopted-out horses can range from companion animals to horses suitable for a variety of riding styles.

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(Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) and CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) for the purpose of rehabilitating and retraining California racing thoroughbreds that have been retired. These beautiful horses often enjoy second careers in dressage, as show horses, jumpers, or pleasure horses.

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As part of the Adoption Program, during a oneyear period, the person who would like to adopt agrees to keep the horse and pay for all care.

During that time, monthly reports are submitted and home visits are required to ensure that the match is a success. Redwings has a no resale policy; the horse can always come back to the sanctuary if circumstances change.

As part of the Adoption Program, during a one-year period, the person who would like to adopt agrees to keep the horse and pay for all care. During that time, monthly reports are submitted and home visits are required to ensure that the match is a success. Redwings has a no resale policy; the horse can always come back to the sanctuary if circumstances change.

Redwings has wild mustangs from Pryor, Montana, draft horses, quarter horses, ponies, and burros from Death Valley, just to name some of our residents.

Redwings currently has approximately 70 equines, with about 50% being permanent residents at the sanctuary, due to past injuries and medical conditions or old age.

Many of our highly adoptable horses come from a separate Redwings program as an accredited AfterCare Facility for retired California racing thoroughbreds.

We are accredited through TAA

Redwing’s new permanent location in the popular wine tourism area of Paso Robles will allow the sanctuary to expand their programs. The Sanctuary plans to offer educational outreach to local schools, and to host groups such as 4-H, Scouts and FFA. Offering Internships is a goal, as is partnering with the animal science department and students at Cal Poly in nearby San Luis Obispo. The long-term wish list includes certification and programs in therapeutic riding and/ or equine-assisted therapy.

Redwings has an ongoing Capital Fundraising Campaign, with the goal of raising $1 million to help pay for the construction of the new permanent sanctuary. Donating to the campaign will help pay for fencing, pastures, the office building, hay barn, the mare motels, as well as continuing care for the horses. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available, such as: engraved commemorative bricks, metal horses on our outdoor donor wall, arena banners, pasture and building naming, even naming a signature building.

Donations can be custom tailored to your wishes. To learn more, visit RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org/donate.

Redwings is also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary Office: 805-237-3751 General email: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org Website: RedwingsHorseSanctuary.org Facebook: redwingshorsesanctuary-california Instagram: @redwingshorses Twitter: @RedwingsHorses

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MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME Selling your home doesn’t have to be full of missteps and mistakes. Learn from these common mistakes and avoid problems from the moment you put up that For Sale sign! Let’s start with four don’ts.

Don’t get emotional Maybe you’ve lived in your house for 25 years and raised your kids there.

Maybe you’re moving for a reason that’s inherently emotional or difficult.

Maybe you just feel the heightened stress of selling a home and let your emotions into the mix. Do your best to put your emotions on the shelf and be as pragmatic as possible about selling your home.

Don’t set an unrealistic price Pricing your home is one of the first, and most important, decisions you’ll make when listing your home for sale. If you

get too caught up in the “whatifs,” you may set your sights too high and set an unrealistic price. This will mean your home sits on the market longer and can cost more money in the long-run.

Don’t hide major problems A good home inspector will find out all of the issues with your home anyway. Not being forthcoming about known issues will slow the whole process down. You don’t want to have an offer on the table that doesn’t work out because you’ve failed to disclose something or because inspection uncovered something huge.

Don’t wait until the last minute There are numerous documents you’ll need to have in hand before you can list and sell your home. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your ducks in a row.

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Do film video walk-throughs Especially as virtual home buying becomes increasingly popular, your home will get more views and interaction if you have video walk-throughs. Video tours can usually be filmed by someone who works with your real estate agent.

These are compelling and add value to your listing.

Do make minor repairs If you’ve lived in your home a long time (or even if you haven’t), you may have learned to live with squeaky hinges or broken railing. Homebuyers will be turned off by these things, and it’s a lot cheaper to fix them yourself than to have negotiations about the deal.

Do make cosmetic improvements It may be hard to see your lived-in home

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HERMAN BENNET MAKES A DIFFERENCE ONE LIFE AT A TIME Written by Charlotte Brown, President & Kimberly Kincaid, Secretary

The Herman Bennett Foundation is a private 501(c) 3 non-profit organization helping qualified low-income pet owners spay and neuter their cats and dogs. Our Feral Cat Program provides vouchers for spaying or neutering feral cats. We have expanded our operations to include: the support of Military/Service Dogs who are in need of Medical Assistance (not covered by any agency); No-Kill Animal Shelters that specialize in Feral Cat spaying/neutering; and Animal Rescue Groups that provide homes for cats and dogs through ADOPTION, rather than euthanasia.

Spaying and neutering plays a major role in helping CONTROL the animal OVER population and prevents the needless death of cats and dogs. The second factor in helping to support the spay and neuter is EDUCATION to answer the question, WHY is this important?

We attend community functions to reach out and educate people about the importance of spaying and neutering their cats and dogs. We strive to offer unique fundraising events and welcome all DONATIONS toward the continuation of our programs that include: Military/Service Dogs that require Medical Assistance; Low Income Pet Owners Voucher Program for spaying and neutering cats and dogs; the support of No Kill Animal Shelters for Feral Cat spaying/neutering; other related TNR Feral programs; and Animal Rescue Groups offering ADOPTION. We are currently partnered with Mercy Crusade in Oxnard, CA., since 2017, we partnered with VCAS (Ventura County Animal Services) in Camarillo, CA providing Feral Cat Vouchers for spaying and neutering. We are looking 34

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Check Presentation to Ventura Police K-9 Unit from one of our Fund Raising Events, July 2018.

Our Founder Herman Bennett

forward to expanding to more programs in the future to fulfill the dream of our founder Herman Bennett to STOP and PREVENT THE OVER POPULATION OF CATS AND DOGS. Our Feral Cat Program is currently ACTIVE with Mercy Crusade in Oxnard, CA; VCAS (Ventura County Animal Services) in Camarillo, CA and other affiliated organizations such as The Community Cat Coalition serving Ventura County. The Feral Cat Coalition covers the spay or neuter of feral cats trapped in Ventura and Los Angeles counties (as vouchers are made available.)

The Herman Bennett Foundation provides these programs based on availability of funding. Therefore, these programs can shift between “active” and “inactive” status and/or have periodic delays in providing financial assistance.

Our Founder Herman Bennett was a long-term resident of Camarillo, CA. He wished to end animal suffering due to overpopulation of cats and dogs which resulted in the euthanization of both.

Mr. Bennett was a sales representative in the garment industry for years, served in the Military, never married, and dedicated his life to saving his earnings to develop and purchase many assets to fulfill his dream of ending the pet overpopulation problem.

Herman Bennett was inspired to resolve this issue through spay/neuter voucher programs and educational programs,

Ventura Police K-9 Unit

reaching grammar schools to have the children reach and educate their parents on the importance of spaying and neutering cats and dogs.

No-Kill Animal Shelters in Feral Cat spaying/neutering; and Animal Rescue Groups providing homes to cats and dogs through adoption.

The Herman Bennett Foundation had become more active upon Mr. Bennett’s death in 2003 and has made great strides toward fulfilling his dream.

Military & K9 Police Service Dog Program Created to support both active and veteran military service dogs as well as police k-9s this program provides funding towards their veterinary care.

Our Programs Our Feral Cat Program provides vouchers for spaying or neutering feral cats.

We have expanded our operations to include: Supporting Military/Service Dogs who are in need of Medical Assistance (not covered by any agency);

Spay & Neuter Financial Assistance Programs The Herman Bennett Foundation covers 100% of the cost of the spay/neuter for low-income pet owners who qualify.

All costs are covered through our participating veterinarians under our

Save A Life Thrift Stores is located at 315 Arneill Rd., Unit #103 & 105 in Camarillo, CA. You can contact us at (888) 876-0605. When you shop at Save-A-Life Thrift Stores you’re supporting all of Herman Bennett’s Animal Programs!

Voucher Program Agreement.

Feral Cat Spay & Neuter Programs The Community Cats Coalition has come together to educate the public and provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to help manage overpopulation and disease of feral cats in our local neighborhoods and communities. We have a list of resources available on our website, www.hermanbennettfoundation.org, of what you can do if you discover a feral cat colony in your neighborhood. The information includes a form to report the colony to the local coalition, how to identify feral cats and how to handle

them, a list of Ventura Co. vets that specialize in the spay/neuter of ferals.

No-Kill Shelters & Animal Rescue Groups This program was created to support local No Kill shelter and adoptions centers. Designed to provide direct funding towards their operational and animal care expenses.

Community Cat Coalition A community cat is one that spends most or all its time outside. This cat may be semi-owned by residents that feed it or have no owner at all. Community cats include ferals that are fearful or wild,

and semi-ferals. They can also be strays that have been lost or abandoned by their previous owners and friendly cats that are being fed by the neighborhood.

These cats breed and contribute to cat overpopulation. The Community Cats Coalition has come together to educate the public and provide TNR to manage overpopulation and disease.

Save-A-Life Thrift Stores Save A Life Thrift Stores is located at 315 Arneill Rd., Unit #103 & 105 in Camarillo, CA. You can contact us at (888) 876-0605. When you shop at SaveA-Life Thrift Stores you’re supporting all of Herman Bennett’s Animal Programs!

We have DAILY discounts and specials, check our website for the current sales!

Discounts as low as 60% off items on weekends along with 50% entire store!* (Except Ebay which is 20% off.) Please visit our website at www. savealifethriftstores.com to see some of the items available to purchase online!

And stop by our Ebay store, www.ebay. com/usr/savealifethriftstores to see some of the unique and vintage items we have in stock!

We also offer free pick-ups of donations!

You can call 1-888-876-0605 to schedule a free pick up!

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From: Tear-deficient and evaporative dry eye syndromes of the horse by Sheila M. Crispin some overlap between these two categories, are two major categories of dry eye recognized in the horse. Careful examination of the eyelid margins, the continued on page 39

THE SAFEST MOST EFFECTIVE EYE DROPS FOR PETS!!! continued from page 38 inner and outer surfaces of the upper and lower eyelids, assessment of blink and third eyelid movement, specific testing of tear production, assessment of corneal sensitivity, and slit-lamp examination of the ocular surface before and after fluorescein dye application is recommended to detect dry eye problems. Rose Bengal dye application is also recommended in many cases. Facial nerve paresis is a possible complicating factor in some instances. Evaporative dry eye deserves closer scrutiny for it may be a contributory factor when ocular surface disease such as keratomycosis is present. Factors which influence ocular surface health need more close examination in horses.

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EVENT PREVIEW

THE FIESTA STOCK HORSE SHOW & RODEO Written by Josiah Jenkins

For 2021, we are doing a three day condensed affair with local events only, no paid performances or planned evening activities. We will have a number of

The Old Spanish Days Stock Horse Show is back after a year off for COVID related restrictions. Our 2021 dates are Friday August 6th through Sunday August 8th. The major change for 2021 from previous years is no PBR – Professional Bulling Riding – Thursday night nor PRCA – Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association – performances Friday and Saturday evening plus Sunday afternoon.

junior events for those

For 2021, we are doing a three day condensed affair with local events only, no paid performances or planned evening activities. We will have a number of junior events for those old enough to sit on a horse through 17 years of age.

These kids will be demonstrating their wonderful roping abilities among other skills.

among other skills.

Friday August 6th will start off with a series of seven stock horse classes starting at 9 AM followed by junior barrel racing at 5 PM in the Dome Arena. Friday afternoon at 2 PM, we will have a series of junior events in the Mountain View Arena including pole bending & keyhole. Nothing planned for the evening unless events run late.

Saturday August 7th, we start at 8 AM in the Dome arena with “old timers” roping followed by the #8 & #5 team ropings which a person can enter twice this year. At 1 PM, we start the junior roping events including team roping, break-away and new for 21021, a mixed ribbon roping.

Sunday morning August 8th, we have team penning and team sporting in the Dome Arena and you are allowed to enter twice this year in both events as long as you change several team

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old enough to sit on a horse through 17 years of age. These kids will be demonstrating their wonderful roping abilities

members. We have no time constraint as we have no afternoon performance to have the arena and grandstands opened and prepped for.

Horse show events will take place in the Mountain View Arena both Saturday and Sunday. Classes include ranch horse confirmation, cowboy ranch trail, cowboy ranch riding and reining classes.

The other big change this year has been the refurbishment of the Mountain View Arena and Dome Arena. The Dome Arena floor is several feet lower. Both arenas have brand new footing and have been laser leveled with the Mountain View Arena getting new railing around the outside as well. In addition, several barns have been removed on the mountain side of the Showgrounds against the golf course and Adams school. We will use this area for the stock pens for cattle used in competition and other events throughout the year will use the area as a warmup arena.

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Warren. Well over a half million has been spent refurbishing some of the horse facilities all paid via donations.

Karen Christiansen has been the lead person on the ground. Karen has done a great job with several contractors, taking care of hidden issues that have cropped up like sewer lines in unknown locations and really turned the facility back in to first class arenas. She is to be thanked for

all her volunteer time, effort, guidance, and expertise in seeing the rehabilitation through.

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VIRTUAL EVENT PREVIEW

VIRTUAL WAG 'N WALK SEPTEMBER 25TH Submitted by: Animal Rescue Volunteers (ARV) Simi Valley Location funds needed to continue their efforts.

(Simi Valley) Animal Rescue Volunteers (ARV), a local non-profit rescue group, will be hosting a VIRTUAL Wag ‘n Walk event (charity dog walk), Saturday, September 25, 2021. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the annual in-person event will not be taking place. Instead, ARV will host a VIRTUAL Wag 'n Walk event to help raise much-needed funds to continue to cover medical and food costs to support their efforts in saving and rescuing dogs in our community.

The fundraising campaign will continue now through October 31, 2021. ARV accepts donations throughout the year; however, the Wag 'n Walk event is our major yearly campaign that gathers the

Those interested in participating in this year's VIRTUAL Wag 'n Walk can sign up for Free at www.arvsimi.org. Participants are encouraged to raise funds by creating a fundraising page or print out a pledge form to collect donations. For each $100 raised, walkers will receive one free raffle entry. Raffle entries can be purchased online. Multiple drawings will be held on September 25, 2021. The number of drawings and prizes are to be determined and announced at a later time. Check our website often to see the raffle items.

"All monies raised directly benefit the animals. They need our support", says Staci O'Connell, President of Animal Rescue Volunteers.

They are dedicated to saving animals from the shelter that would otherwise be euthanized. ARV has been instrumental in the adoption and referral of over 5,000 animals. ARV rescues rehabilitate, and re-homes abandoned and abused animals. The group does not maintain a paid staff or shelter. Rescued animals are cared for in foster homes until adoption.

Participants will receive a link to create a fundraising page and are asked to submit a photo or 15- second video of their walk to be shared on the organization's social media pages.

Animal Rescue Volunteers is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1994 and is based in Simi Valley.

They are dedicated to saving animals from the shelter that would otherwise be euthanized. ARV has been instrumental in the adoption and referral of over 5,000 animals. ARV rescues rehabilitate, and re-homes abandoned and abused animals. The group does not maintain a paid staff or shelter. Rescued animals are cared for in foster homes until adoption.

ARV relies on private donations and the annual Walk ‘n Walk fundraising event to help cover their growing expenses.

Weekly pet adoptions are held every Saturday, R & R Pet Lifestyle and Supply, 2780 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley,

from 11 am to 3 pm. No adoptions are held on holiday weekends. ** Adoption events have been suspended during COVID-19. Adoptions will be resuming in July 10, 2021. **

For more information, email staff@arvsimi.org or voice message (805) 579-8047 Organization 501(c): Animal Rescue Volunteers Event: VIRTUAL Wag ‘n Walk 2021 Date: September 25, 2021 Location: VIRTUAL – Anytime, Anywhere between now and October 31, 2021 Media Contact: Staci O’Connell Email: staff@arvsimi.org Voice message: (805) 579-8047 www.arvsimi.org

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CDS Linda O'Carroll Amateur Clinic

SLO-CDS WINE COUNTRY DRESSAGE SHOW

Central California - hosted by SLO-CDS

CDS, USEF, USDF, & US PRE Recognized

April 16-18, 2021

Templeton Farms

Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13, 2021

Clinician is Volker Brommann International Dressage Rider and Trainer.

The riders in this clinic are chosen by their Chapters, taking into consideration how they have given back to their Chapters during the year. Their attendance in the clinic is paid for by their Chapter. Auditors are welcome and this will be a great learning experience. www.slocds.org

Twin Rivers Ranch 8715 N River Rd., Paso Robles, CA www.slocds.org CALIFORNIA• DRESSAGE• SOCIETY

DORREENE & KENT GILMORE MEMORIAL DRESSAGE SHOW CDS * CAWADA Recognized Sunday, May 2, 2021

MOON VALLEY FARM 5625 Linner Rd., Paso Robles, CA Offering Traditional and Western Dressage, www.slocds.org Genuinely League!

Showing Traditional & Western Dressage

Who is "SLO CDS"?

The San Luis Obispo Chapter of the California Dressage Society began in 1976 with about 15 charter members, several of whom are still members. Today our chapter has 130 members. The California Dressage Society was founded in 1967 with 20 members and today has over 6,000 members with 36 chapters around the state. The local chapter hosts several shows and educational forums each year. Our chapter meetings are held ever other month in Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. Each show requires the donated time of dozens of volunteers who keep score, hand out ribbons, supervise the warm-up arenas, etc. Many are area horse people who just enjoy watching horses doing interesting patterns.

SLO-CDS FALL FLING and CDS CENTRAL REGIONAL ADULT AMATEUR COMPETITION CDS, USEF, USDF, & US PRE Recognized

Saturday & Sunday, August 14-15, 2021 Twin Rivers Ranch

8715 N River Rd., Paso Robles, CA www.slocds.org

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR Please note that the following events were posted as of June 15, 2021 but may be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Please confirm each event before you attend.

Every Sunday in July

July 10

July 14-18

Every Sunday in August

Team Roping in Moorpark Sign-up 10:00 am - Roping Event 11:00 am Practice (suggested requirement) Tuesday and Friday with 1st Horse $25.00, 2nd Horse $10.00.

Visit www.mtperformancehorses.com for more about the Ranch.

MT Performance Horses & Cattle Company 6397 Gabbert Road Moorpark, CA 93021 Contact Info: Marc Blumberg (818) 422-9636

10AM Polo Tailgate Event Folded Hills Ranch: Please join us for a benefit Polo Match and Tailgate Event at the Busch Family’s Folded Hills Ranch.

Proceeds benefit the Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program. Tickets are sold by the vehicle. Each vehicle will have a tailgate spot to set up their own chairs and picnic. We look forward to awarding the top three tailgate spaces.

Please no outside alcohol or BBQs. Cake and silent auctions. Wine tasting

by Folded Hills Winery. Divot stomping at half time. Come as casual or as fancy as you would like. It is sure to be a fantastic time.

Contact: Robin Serritslev Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Riding Program 805-325-1544 robin.syvtrp@gmail.com

LA Sunshine Classic Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: (818) 896-6514

Team Roping in Moorpark Sign-up 10:00 am - Roping Event 11:00 am Practice (suggested requirement) Tuesday and Friday with 1st Horse $25.00, 2nd Horse $10.00.

Visit www.mtperformancehorses.com for more about the Ranch.

MT Performance Horses & Cattle Company 6397 Gabbert Road Moorpark, CA 93021 Contact Info: Marc Blumberg (818) 422-9636

July 4 THROUGH Labor Day Cowboy-Ride-A-Thon Santa Ynez Valley Therapeutic Program Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: (805) 598-1099 July 7-10 Multi-Breed Show USEF Rated Classes Highlighting: American Saddlebred, Andalusian, Fresian, Morgan, Rocky Mountain, Tennessee Walking Horses, Other Gaited Breeds. Hackney, Mountain & Moorland & Welsh Ponies! Carriage Driving All breeds open in Open Breed Classes!

Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: (805) 687-0766

July 10-11 9AM L.A. Chapter Summer Show Los Angeles Equestrian Center Contact: Glenda McElroy (818-841-3554) glenda@glenroys.com July 10 Hoof N Boots Camp Santa Ynez Therapeutic Riding Program Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: (805) 598-1099

July 8-11 Hollywood Classic Hansen Dam Horse Park West Palm Events Contact: Call Sara (360)977-3518

July 11 VPA-Annual Draw-Sort & Member Meeting Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

July 9-11 9AM Independence Day Derby Long Creek Farms-Solvang : A fun, casual weekend of schooling. Main event Saturday but courses open Friday & Sunday.

Contact: longcreekfarms@gmail.com for registration forms.

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July 14-18 Hunters & Jumpers USEF ‘National’ Hunters Level ‘2’ Jumpers | USEF ‘A’ PCHA Medals | LAHJA Medals | CHPA | SFHJA | SBCRC Featuring the Santa Barbara $5,000 Tab Hunter USHJA National Hunter Derby!

Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: (805) 687-0766

July 16 Sheriff’s Junior Mounted Posse Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/ July 17 SYVEA Ranch Horse Saddle Series Show #3 Lower Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

August 1

California Mid-State Fair Paso Robles Event Center Contact: (805) 239-0655

Paddock Summer Hunter/ Jumper LAHJA, SCHSA “C” RATED The Paddock Riding Club-3919 Rigali Ave.-Los Angeles Conact: Karen Perlow (818) 674-6081 or Alison Baxter-Gerami (909) 260-9221

July 25

August 8

VPA-Fiesta Practice Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

Fun Under the Sun PCHA LAHAJA, SCHSA “C” RATED Fun Under the Sun The Paddock Riding Club-3919 Rigali Ave.-Los Angeles Conact: Karen Perlow (818) 674-6081 or Alison Baxter-Gerami (909) 260-9221

July 21-August 1

July 25 Summer Show Foxfield Riding School-Westlake The Summer Horse Show spans two days and offers full hunters, equitation and medal divisions for juniors and seniors. The show also offers a pony division for juniors, a dressage class, and a modified combined training test.

Entries open one month before the show date and close two weeks before the show date.

Contact: 805.495.5515 ride@foxfield.com

August 8 8AM Dressage Schooling Show and Ride a Course Jumping Clinic Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center.

195 North Refugio in Santa Ynez.

Non pressured, fun day of competition.

“L’ judge for dressage and jumping judge of prominence to offer verbal notes after each riders round. This is not a hunter/ Jumper show. Show offers Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. Open card for jumping starting at cross rails up for two hours, then 2’, then 2’6 then 3’.

Contact info – Carole Bennett (805) 452-7400 or carole@onthebit.show EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR

EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR August 12-15

Every Sunday in September

September 12

October 24

LA Summer Classic LA Equestrian Center West Palm Events Contact: Call Sara (360) 977-3518

Team Roping in Moorpark Sign-up 10:00 am - Roping Event 11:00 am Practice (suggested requirement) Tuesday and Friday with 1st Horse $25.00, 2nd Horse $10.00.

Visit www.mtperformancehorses.com for more about the Ranch.

MT Performance Horses & Cattle Company 6397 Gabbert Road Moorpark, CA 93021 Contact Info: Marc Blumberg (818) 422-9636

Paddock Riding Club Hunter/ Jumper Horse Show The Paddock Riding Club 3919 Rigali Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90039 ​ Contact: Office: +1.323.662.3523 Email: javier@thepaddockla.net

8AM Dressage Schooling Show and Ride a Course Jumping Clinic Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center.

195 North Refugio in Santa Ynez.

Non pressured, fun day of competition.

“L’ judge for dressage and jumping judge of prominence to offer verbal notes after each riders round. This is not a hunter/ Jumper show. Show offers Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. Open card for jumping starting at cross rails up for two hours, then 2’, then 2’6 then 3’.

Contact info – Carole Bennett (805) 452-7400 or carole@onthebit.show EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR

August 14 SYVEA Youth Gymkhana Lower Leven Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/ August 14-15 SLO-CDS Fall Fling and CDS Central Regional Adult Amateur Competition CDS, USEF, USDF, & US PRE-Recognized Twin Rivers Ranch 8715 N. River Road, Paso Robles Contact: www.slocds.org

Sheriff’s Junior Mounted Posse Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

LA Labor Day LA Equestrian Center West Palm Events Contact: Call Sara (360)977-3518

California Championship AQHA Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: (805) 835-8817 See Event Preview on Page 18 EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR

August 22 VPA/TBA Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

September 6 Cowboy-Ride-A-Thon Santa Ynez Therapeutic Program Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: (805) 598-1099

August 28 SYVEA Ranch Horse Saddle Series/Rain Date Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

Route 101 Horse Show Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: route101horseshow.com EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR

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September 12 VPA/TBA Upper Arenas Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Contact: http://syvea.org/

September 18-19 — SOLD OUT Harvest Special Schooling Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338 EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR September 19 Sagebrook Farms Schooling Horse Show The Paddock Riding Club 3919 Rigali Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90039 ​ Contact: Office: +1.323.662.3523 Email: javier@thepaddockla.net September 30-October 3 Flintridge Autumn Classic La Canada Flintridge West Palm Events Contact: Call Sara (360)977-3518

December 12 8AM Dressage Schooling Show and Ride a Course Jumping Clinic Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center.

195 North Refugio in Santa Ynez.

Non pressured, fun day of competition.

“L’ judge for dressage and jumping judge of prominence to offer verbal notes after each riders round. This is not a hunter/ Jumper show. Show offers Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. Open card for jumping starting at cross rails up for two hours, then 2’, then 2’6 then 3’.

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CANINE EVENT CALENDAR

Please note that the following events were posted as of June 15, 2021 but may be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Please confirm each event before you attend.

July 4

July 8

Avila Beach 4th of July Doggie Parade Registration/Check-in 10am, Parade 11am Avila Beach Promenade Parade begins on Promenade at San Miguel Street Start off your holiday celebration with your puppies on the Avila Beach Promenade for our annual 4th of July Doggie Parade.

All dogs must be registered and checked in to walk in the parade. You can pre-register online at avilabeachcc.com or at our check-in table prior to the parade.

The Doggie Parade and Doggie Costume Contest are free but donations to the Avila Beach Civic Association are greatly appreciated. Each parade participant will receive a “Doggie Parade Participant Ribbon” and a yummy goodie bag of treats from Petco Arroyo Grande.

The categories for the Costume Contest are: • Best Costume • Best Dog/Owner Look Alike Costumes • Best Holiday Look Costume • Funniest Costume • Best in Show For more information, please call 805-627-1997 or email avilabeachcc@ gmail.com. Come with your family and friends to participate or cheer on all of our terrific dogs!

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6PM-9PM Paint your Pet Derby Wine Estates Tasting Room 525 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles Paint your pet with local artist Karyne Blayne of ARTSOCIAL805!

Each crafter will be provided with a sketch of their pet on canvas to paint and all supplies needed. Then Karyne Blayne will guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece of your furry friend.

After purchasing your ticket, please send3 well lite photos to contact@ artsocial805.com Tickets - $50/Wine Club $55/Per Person Tickets include your first glass of wine Purchase tickets at www. derbywinesestates.com July 18 10 AM-1 PM SLO Ratter Barn Hunt/Fun/ Practice All About Dogs 2233 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, (Los Osos) We are a small club starting up for love of Barn Hunt, Doggos, and all things scent work.

Join us on a practice day! We have specific time slots available as parking is limited.

Bring your dog, a crate, and a leash.

We’ll explain the rest!

Contact: www.barnhunt.com

July 29-August 1 3 PM-10 PM AKC Agility Trials Action Dog Sports Stone Pony Ranch13650 Broadway Road, Moorpark VHOC & BCCGLA AKC Agility - July 29 - Aug. 1, 2021 - Moorpark, CA – Contact: Gill Chapman (661) 269-1980 Entry Fees: $22.00 1st entry of each dog (includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee) $16.00 Each additional entry of the same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording Fee) $11.00 1st entry for Jr Handler $8.00 Additional entries for Jr HandlerRemove line September 25 Virtual Wag ‘n Walk Charity Dog Walk (Simi Valley) Animal Rescue Volunteers (ARV), a local non-profit rescue group, will be hosting a VIRTUALWag ‘n Walk event (charity dog walk), Saturday, September 25, 2021. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the annual in-person event will notbe taking place. Instead, ARV will host a VIRTUAL Wag ‘n Walk event to help raise much-needed funds to continue to cover medical and food costs to support their efforts in saving and rescuing dogs in our community.

The fundraising campaign will continue now through October 31, 2021. ARV accepts donations throughout the year; however, the Wag ‘n Walk event

is ourmajor yearly campaign that gathers the funds needed to continue their efforts.Those interested in participating in this year’s VIRTUAL Wag ‘n Walk can sign up for Free atwww.arvsimi.org. Participants are encouraged to raise funds by creating a fundraising page or print out a pledge form to collect donations. For each $100 raised, walkers will receive one free raffle entry. Raffle entries can be purchased online. Multiple drawings will be held on September 25, 2021.

The number of drawings and prizes are to be determined and announced at a later time. Check our website often to see the raffle items. “All monies raised directly benefit the animals.

They need our support”, says Staci O’Connell, President of Animal Rescue Volunteers.Participants will receive a link to create a fundraising page and are asked to submit a photo or 15-second video of their walk to be shared on the organization’s social media pages For more details: See Editorial on Page 42 For more information, emailstaff@arvsimi.org or voice message (805)579-8047 EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS IS A PROUD SPONSOR

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