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VARIAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER HONORS ITS PAST AND PLANS FOR FUTURE......................... 6

Nola Johnson, Publisher Jessica Segal, Publisher

SLOPOKE: ART UNIQUELY OF THE AMERICAN WEST......................................... 8

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG FOR TRAVEL.............. 10

Nola Johnson Phone: (805) 680-8599

WORLD CLASS SHOW JUMPING IN OUR OWN BACKYARD......................................... 12

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ENERGY: YOUR PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE........................................ 16

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See her ad on Page 11 and visit her website at juliepatton.com Michelle is a lifelong horse crazy girl. “Diablo” is a 20 year old Holsteiner/ TB cross. Troy now leases “Rika”, (owned by Courtney Dunn) a 22 year old quarter horse mare. She and Troy go everywhere with their dogs Lilly, an English Pointer and Luke, a lab. Their wedding venue was in Santa Ynez Valley at the beautiful Landon Equestrian.

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VARIAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER HONORS ITS PAST AND PLANS FOR FUTURE Written by Varian Equestrian Center

Question: How Do You Improve Upon Perfection When Buying One of the Most Famous Horse Properties in the World? Answer: Pretty Damn Carefully World-renowned Varian Arabians, made famous by the late Sheila Varian over a 60 year timespan is located on a 150 acre ranch in the heart of Arroyo Grande, 10 minutes from the sand at Pismo Beach. It offers an enchanting fusion of horsemanship and natural splendor. Sheila was a fearless force in her industry, admired by many for her accomplishments. She reinvented an industry and took it to the naysayers.

When Sheila died of cancer in 2016 at 78, she left a legacy in her employees – a passionate team of individuals committed to keeping the name, and property, alive.

The challenge for its new owners, who are specifically not Arabian breeders, was how to pay homage to the rich history without damaging it, and while doing so, actually improve such a spectacular property – if at all possible.

The Buyers Simon and Caprice Arkell have always been described as scrappy to say the least. Caprice (“Capi” to her friends) grew up in rural north San Diego county to a family with few means to make life easy. Through trials and tribulations, Caprice was able to become a successful international strategy consultant in the aesthetics industry, assisting offshore companies with U.S. market-entry and distribution strategies. Her success had nothing to do with a support system that many of us enjoy when we reach adulthood and our careers are launched, mainly because she didn’t have one. But she found a way.

Simon (“Ark” to his friends) grew up a world away in Adelaide, South Australia with a sister and the love of a single mother who worked multiple jobs to

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make ends meet. He obsessed about an impossible goal – one day competing in the Olympic Games in the pole vault.

This passion took him to the United States on an athletic scholarship, first to New Mexico then at Cal Poly where he is now involved as a board member and advisor. He went on to represent Australia in two Olympic Games (1992 and 1996). After retirement he became a successful software startup founder until his last company, Deep Lens, was acquired in 2022.

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In April 2023 Simon and Caprice took a tour of Varian Arabians. They could not believe that such a stunning place was not bought up immediately and they were astounded by its rich history and the incredible life that Sheila lived. Sheila was also scrappy and came through adversity. She won in a man’s world, and it seemed she didn’t care what people thought of her. In short, her story felt like theirs. They had to have this property.

After many hours of study, financial analysis and soul searching, they realized one truth: This would be a huge gamble.

Since Sheila’s passing, the property had been managed to the best of the team’s abilities, but they just weren’t Sheila. The beautiful ranch which once contained over 250 Arabian horses had spiraled to just 75. Overdue work on the buildings would be required and a lot more rentpaying horses would be needed. The staff needed to know there was a future for them and their incredible space.

Simon and Caprice realized that if they were to move forward, they had to thread a needle honoring the incredible life that was Sheila Varian’s while building back a business that could be profitable again – to not only support its operations, but to thrive and invest in its future.

Aha Moment An epiphany hit Simon and Caprice one evening while hiking, dreaming and brainstorming. The true value of the opportunity was not the tree-studded pastures, big barns or ocean-view trails, but instead it lay in the people. Horse manager Kristy Gillot-Hogue, with help from her “concierges” Chloe, Tristan and Maddie, was masterful in her care

Caprice, Simon, Graham, Sophie and Rebel Arkell

and management of the horses and the property. SHE would become the new ranch manager. Ismael “Mike” Perez, a long-time mentee of Sheila, horsewhispering trainer took over as head of operations, helped by his sons Ismael Jr. and Nestor, and maintenance hero Chuy.

They were the lifeblood of the property.

Simon and Caprice decided, like Sheila would have, to jump in head first and just go for it. Immediately the team saw a future, investments went into new oceanview trails, fencing, tractors and building improvements, and the media picked up the story about a “new” boarding facility called Varian Equestrian Center which was for all horses (not just Arabians) – and it worked. Two months after buying the hallowed property, over 50 new equine tenants signed up and arrived, and the property moved into the black – profitability!

Adding to the Team The Arkells welcomed back long time Varian trainer, Jaime Hernandez. Jaime worked at Varian for 25 years and was taught everything he knows by none other than Sheila. Jamie specializes in all types of training for all horses.

The gang is back together, and along with their daughter Sophie Arkell, a rodeo team rider for Cuesta, they’re excited for their future on this hallowed turf.

Varian Equestrian Center is at 1275 Corbett Canyon Road, Arroyo Grande.

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SLOPOKE: ART UNIQUELY OF THE AMERICAN WEST Written By Tom & Sherie Burgher

Initiated in 2011 to fill an observed local market void, the SLOPOKE Art of the West Exhibition and Sale is an annual event held on the last full weekend of September each year at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, CA. It began in SLO County as the SLOPOKE Western Art Rodeo, but the name was shortened when it moved to Santa Barbara County 8 years ago at the invitation of Pat and Monty Roberts. Flag Is Up Farms, also known as the California Horse Center, operated by Tom and Debbie Loucks, was founded in 1966 as the thorough-bred horse ranch of Monty Roberts, who is internationally renowned for his gentle techniques of taming and training horses.

SLOPOKE dates are September 27-29 marks our 14th year overall and the 8th year at the ranch since we initiated this unique event. The whitewashed walls with brass sconces and brass chandeliers suspended from a clerestory ceiling of a repurposed barn provides a venue with “cowboy elegance” to the SLOPOKE exhibition’s museum-quality ambiance.

SLOPOKE is limited to approximately 30 juried artists exhibiting original art, a number that seasoned collectors advised us to target as large art fairs with hundreds, even thousands, of artists can be to be confusing to the serious art buyer. A mix of art from seasoned artists along with that of emerging artists is curated by what we find to be a bit different from art found in run-of-the mill art shows.

Artists are juried into the show with a rough level of consistency, quality and skill while offering diverse media and styles to art buyers. Each year we invite a Jurist / Featured artist who determines the awards. Last year, we are honored to have Peter Adams, President Emeritus

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of the California Art Club. Previous years have included artists from the Autry Museum’s Annual Masters of the American West Show such as Denis Milhomme, JoAnn Peralta, John Budicin, Gayle Garner Roski, Thomas Blackshear II, as well as others from the California Art Club such as Jim Wodark, Christopher Slatoff, and Michael Obermeyer.

In 2024, we are honored that Ezra Tucker is our Featured Artist and Awards Jurist.

He exhibited with the SLOPOKE in 2018 and 2019 at Flag Is Up Farms and at the Autry Museum’s Masters of the American West in 2022 and 2023. Ezra is clearly on top of his game after 30 plus years as a professional fine artist. He is amongst the very best contemporary wildlife artists in the United States. Recently, his focus is also portraying the role played by African American’s in settling the West after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. He and his wife Nancy started their family here in Solvang and now live in Monument Colorado. At the Friday evening Opening Reception, he will judge and present 6 of the 7 art awards: Best of Show, Best Painting, and Best Sculpture awards, which are the coveted SLOPOKE silver belt buckles. Best

Wildlife/Animal Art, Best Figurative Art and Best Portrayal of Today’s American West awards are sponsored by Art of the West, Western Art Collector, and Southwest Art magazines. The seventh award is the Customers Choice Award determined by visitor vote and sponsored

by Western Art and Architecture magazine. It is announced at the end of show on Sunday evening. Each award is a full-page ad in a future issue Instead of the ubiquitous “show catalog,”

we publish a high-quality fine art book with images and a profile of each participating artist intended as a keepsake item for all ticketed customers. An entrance fee for visitors of $25 is good for all days of the show and fully refunded if any work of art is purchased for $300.00 or more. For more up-to-date details about the SLOPOKE, check out our Facebook / Instagram #slopokeartshow and website: www-the-slopoke.com, which are frequently updated until the Opening of the SLOPOKE

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DOG FOR TRAVEL Written by Billy Francis

It’s never a bad time to train your dog to be a good travel companion. Whether you’re driving to the pet store or planning a future bucket list vacation, it’s important to ensure that Fido knows the rules of the road. All you need are a few proven techniques, the right tools for the job, and a bit of patience.

Sit, Stay and Crate If you’ve ever traveled with a loose pooch in the car, you know they can be a big distraction. Whether climbing in your lap, blocking the view out of the window or accidentally stepping on the gear shift, your pup can be a hazard on the road. It’s much safer for them to travel in a crate. The Frisco Indoor & Outdoor 3-Door Collapsible Soft-Sided Crate is perfect for on-the-go pet parents. Wellventilated and spacious, yet compact for easy storage, it’s available in a range of sizes but is best for smaller dogs.

Airline crates must meet IATA guidelines for safe pet air travel. Before you book, take a look at BringFido’s airline policies for the specific requirements of your chosen airline. Then invest in a carrier like the Frisco Plastic Kennel, which is suitable for larger dogs being transported as checked baggage or in your vehicle.

Eco-friendly and easy to assemble or take apart, it can accommodate a cozy dog blanket or a dog bed like this one from the Tall Tails’ Dream Chaser series, so your pup can travel comfortably.

crate at different times.

4. If you give in to whining and let your dog out, this behavior is likely to continue in the future.

Hitting the Road It’s great fun sharing a summer road trip with your best friend, but there are ways to make him a better backseat driver.

Check out our car safety tips and follow these guidelines: Before You Get Behind The Wheel

Welcome to your final destination.

Please proceed to the vehicle exit, grab Fido’s leash and set foot on an adventure.

Teaching these basic commands can improve your experience in new surroundings.

Crate Training Once you’ve selected the appropriate crate for your best mate, it’s time to train him to use it safely.

Leash Training Before you start leash training, you need the right equipment. Four Paws Cotton Web Training Dog Lead comes in a variety of lengths and is made of durable cotton for everyday use.

1. Start off by moving daily meals inside the crate to provide a positive association.

2. Next, hold a slumber party for one (Fido) inside.

3. After a few successful sleeps, try a few hours during the day to get him used to being in the

1. If you’ve got to have those commemorative tea towels but the store’s not pet-friendly, teach your pooch to “Wait” at the doorway. Start by using a leash to walk your dog to a door at home. Tell her to “Wait” and proceed through the door.

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1. Practice with short trips to get your pooch used to the road.

2. If you’re not crating him in the car, consider a seat belt harness to keep him safely secured in the back seat, and reward him for sitting nicely when he’s attached to it.

3. Before you secure your pup with a harness, install a BarksBar Luxury Waterproof Car Seat Cover as another layer of security. Not only does the cover protect your seats, it also acts as a barrier for overexcited four-legged passengers.

4. Keep your pup entertained and well-behaved during the ride with a long-lasting dog chew or an interactive treat puzzle.

Reward her for waiting nicely. If she tries to sneak through, close the door and try again.

2. Does your pup like to say a loud “hello” to every new person she meets? You can solve this with another keyword: “Quiet.”

When your pooch barks excessively, say the word and reward her for quieting down (even if she only stops barking for a second).

3. All the excitement might cause your dog to slip her leash and go on a solo adventure. As soon as she makes a break for it, kneel down and calmly say her name.

No matter how long it takes, always reward her with a treat when she returns. Practice this in your local dog park or fenced backyard first.

4. To prevent your pooch from injuring her neck by pulling on a leash that’s attached to a collar, purchase an adjustable harness like this one from Petsafe.

You’ll also want to be well-stocked with treats when you’re teaching your furry pal new tricks or exploring somewhere new together. Bocce’s Bakery Soft & Chewy Treats are the perfect size to keep your pooch interested in training without being overfed, and you can carry them conveniently in the Dexas Pooch Pouch for easy access.

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WORLD CLASS SHOW JUMPING IN OUR OWN BACKYARD Written by Amanda Diefenderfer, Park Director

Each season since its opening in 2015 the Paso Robles Horse Park (Paso Park) has progressed further towards its goal of being recognized as one of the top facilities to host the sport of show jumping. Its unique management structure brings the horse show production and the facility maintenance team together under one umbrella; this results in an experience for competitors and spectators that is unparalleled throughout the region.

In 2024 the Paso Park will host 12 total shows including four locally recognized schooling shows, four regionally rated B Shows, and four nationally rated Classic Shows. The Classics, held for two weeks in April and two weeks in November, attract the top show jumping competitors from throughout the western US. All shows are free for spectators and encourage the public to attend and experience this thrilling equestrian sport. Check

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www.pasorobleshorsepark.com for show dates and specific show schedules as they get closer.

What makes this facility standout from others is the way it has embraced and celebrated the unique experience found only in Paso Robles. “The Park began as a vision of Linda Starkman’s for equestrian enthusiasts and competitors.”

Park Director, Amanda Diefenderfer commented, “She has taken that vision and brought to life a facility that appeals

directly to the needs of show jumping competitors but also brings the top talent of the sport here to the Central Coast for the local community to watch and enjoy.”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend a show and enjoy the excitement

of watching premier riders experience the Paso Robles lifestyle. The Paso Robles Horse Park is located off Hwy 46 East toAirport Roadat 3801 Hughes Parkway. Formore information visit www.pasorobleshorsepark.com.

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Home appraised at $5.1M Dec. ‘23. This is a dream home for anyone that wants turn-key quality with style and views! A terrific weekend new contemporary design and luxurious amenities. This elegant masterpiece was newly built from an existing structure by renowned interior designer, Erinn V., to the absolute highest standard including a new pool & spa, upgraded concrete septic, copper plumbing, electrical/Audio-Visual, custom windows, solid wood doors, Baldwin Estate hardware, Viking appliances, Monogram wine-refrigeration, steam shower and Rohl plumbing fixtures. Marble countertops & fireplaces, wide-plank white oak flooring and more. This one must be seen to be experienced with stunning views from every window. Located in a prestigious equestrian neighborhood, private arena just 50 feet away and miles of riding & biking trails accessed directly from the property. Room for a barn and ring, enlarge the guest house or add additional garages for a collector on the nearly 3 flat acres. Sitting just above Thousand Oaks in Santa Rosa Valley in a hidden celebrity enclave. Minutes to shopping & dining in Westlake and 50 minutes to Beverly Hills. Views of the surrounding rolling hills and afternoon ocean breeze coming through the hills add to the incredible ambience of this quiet, private oasis. Malibu and Montecito can be reached in 45 mins. Great schools locally for children. Safe, quiet and easily accessible to the private airport in Camarillo in 20 minutes. The fully-fenced property includes a 300+ tree Avocado orchard, a handful of citrus trees and the soil is prime for growing wine grapes. Neighboring vintner’s are producing 95 point wines. Available to be sold fully furnished.

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Renowned interior designer, Erinn V., designed and reimagined this estate to the absolute highest standard. Erinn V.’s luxury properties are regularly featured in Forbes, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, New York Times and many more. Her clientele are global power hitters and celebrities alike! Room for a barn, large guest house or additional garage for a collector.

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ENERGY: YOUR PATHWAY TO PEAK PERFORMANCE Written by Carolyn Osborn

Horse Show Season is upon us. If you are actively showing, you know it’s time to combine the very best in your riding as you prepare for those unexpected moments in the show ring. As with any athletic competition, horse and rider must be in true harmony so that performing as one becomes possible and natural.

You likely have a team to make sure both of you are physically prepared to peak and perform at your best while showing.

The team members you may be working with include your trainer, veterinarian, chiropractor, acupuncturist, masseuse and farrier. All are critical to bringing you both to your best.

Yet something more is needed. Most athletes know that being “in the zone” for peak results means far more than physical strength and training discipline. Emotions, mindset, and focus are the invisible yet essential energy requirements for winning results.

The best way to ensure this for you and your horse is including another key member on the team that supports you both: an experienced Animal Communicator and Energy Medicine Practitioner. Their professional skills and experience add a new level of benefit to the performance and wellbeing you both need. When your animal communicator/energy medicine practitioner is working, it may look subtle and seem simple. Yet the work is powerful and effective at tapping into the high energy and sensitivities that you both carry within yourselves. Here are some examples of how your practitioner can support you both:

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1. Talking to your horse to find out how they are feeling about the training regimen.

2. Asking your horse if anything is bothering them, physically or emotionally, that needs to be addressed before you get in the show ring.

3. Letting your horse know what kind of show schedule the two of you will have.

4. Using energy medicine for both you and horse to clear any old memories or anxieties from previous events and clear any limiting beliefs that are getting in the way of either one of you performing at your best.

5. Energetically clear and balance any old or stuck emotions getting in your way.

6. Energetically bring you and your horse together so you are performing in sync, with ease and grace.

7. Helping you learn ways to clear your mind at the show so you can get into the zone to perform at your best.

The main reason this practitioner is such an important part of your support team is that most of your team deals with the physical aspects of your horse, and maybe some form of mental preparation for yourself. That is all good and necessary, but this new addition will enhance your preparation. Very often the difference between a good show and a fabulous show is the harmony of emotional and energetic balance, and a clear mindset.

This practitioner can help you learn to mentally access the performance zone when needed, so you can go with the flow with a powerful level of trust.

A New Level My trainer always talked about learning and re-learning the basics of riding so that your muscle memory and aids become automatic. Then, when you feel how your horse is going, you can react instantly to subtle changes, quickly and easily as needed. The less familiar aspect of training is the mindset and energy of both horse and rider, and how they intermingle. When your mind is clear, relaxed, focused, and free of the chattering monkey mind, you can better

connect with your horse to go with the flow of finding the zone, allowing your body to do what it has been trained to do.

As a horse person, you know that your horse is extremely sensitive to all manner of stimuli. We tend to focus on the external issues that may be bothering or distracting them. I want you to consider that one of their biggest sensitivities is to their rider/person. Our horses can feel everything – every emotion, thought, physical imbalance, and heartbeat that we experience when we are near them.

You also know that your horse will take care of you the best it can. This is why your mindset and energy balance are such an integral part of how you ride and perform together. Energy medicine can be of assistance so you can up your game and be the best team performing at peak levels.

Many people consider energy work or animal communication to not be ‘real’. Energy is in fact the foundation of who we are in this physical world.

Everything in the physical form is made

up of energy and starts from an energetic form which then becomes physical. As a result, energy medicine is very effective complement to conventional Western Medicine. One is Yin, the other Yang— you need both to truly be in balance.

An Animal Communicator helps you learn more about your horse; their thoughts, feelings, concerns or questions; any message they have for you and your trainer; and how you can better connect and communicate more easily. Like people, they want to be heard and seen for who they really are. Also, in this sport, you are partners with equal, but different voices. Find out what they have to say.

You’ll be amazed at what they know and want to say!

A major benefit of Energy work for you both is that it can be done remotely.

Plus, the benefits are felt by you both.

After all the sessions I have done on my clients and my own animals, I can attest that animals feel the energy and always

respond in a positive way. Horses are especially good at this. They also love when I talk and connect with them. It is enlightening what they want to convey to and receive from their owners. They get it!

In addition to individual sessions, I hold monthly online group events for people paired with their horse, dog or cat called the Chiron Observer Effect – Group Energy Healing Series. I do a live session on one of the participant

pairs as a surrogate for everyone in the group— using quantum energy.

Everyone present experiences the energy healing that is a match for them with the added enhancement of the group intent amplifying the impact of the session. Participants always tell me this happens at a far deeper level than they expected— a holistic experience for a lasting effect on all.

Best of luck as you participate in your shows this summer!

For more information on the new Chiron Observer Effect Group Sessions dates, and our FREE Quiz “How Well Do You Know Your Pet’s Alerts?” please visit our website homepage at ChironEnergyMedicine.com or call Carolyn Osborn at 818-776-8432.

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CHELATION PROCESS MAKES DYNAMITE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS SUPERIOR

All the ingredients in DYNAMITE® products are the purest we can find, often using organically grown, human-grade materials, even in animal products. Our formulas are carefully devised to make the whole work better than the apparent sum of their parts and are chemical and cruelty-free. The key to our product’s success is its mineral base. Without optimum levels of minerals, the body cannot effectively utilize dietary: • Proteins.

• Fats.

• Vitamins; and • Carbohydrates.

Minerals are vital. They function directly and indirectly in supplying and regulating body processes. They are also imperative for growth and maintenance.

Also, using chelated minerals is critical for the body.

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A chelated mineral has been bonded to two or more amino acids (proteins), allowing the body to utilize it properly.

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acceptance. Many companies have emerged to meet this vital demand for minerals in nutrition. The problem is most companies provide their minerals as inorganic mineral salts, which the body cannot easily absorb. This is because the effective movement of most minerals across the intestinal mucosa requires chelation with carrier proteins or amino acids. In addition, most minerals exert their full biological effects while in the chelated state.

Not only are inorganic minerals difficult for your body to absorb effectively, but your body also has to find a way to flush out the metal salts once you’ve consumed them. Under the best circumstances, your body can only chelate about 10% of inorganic minerals in the stomach, but what happens to the rest of the supplement? It acts as a toxin because your body does not know what to do with it, and unwanted excesses might gather in the kidneys, such as kidney stones, in the bladder, or even the liver, all leading to health issues.

A Word About Chelation Chelation is derived from the Greek word chele, which means claw.

Pronounced “KEY-LAY­ SHUN,” the chemical definition is: To firmly bind a metal ion with an organic molecule (ligand) to form a ring structure as illustrated to the right. The resulting ring protects the mineral from entering into unwanted chemical reactions.

A chelated mineral has been bonded to two or more amino acids from hydrolyzed protein and can be effectively used by the body. A mineral in this chelated state allows easy passage through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream, resulting in the proper metabolism of that mineral.

Research Develops The Answer The research role of DYNAMITE® has been to develop natural, biologically available chelated minerals by chemically suspending an essential mineral between two or more amino acids. Our researchers have uncovered nature’s complex way of chelation that works.

The Formulation Of A True Chelate Chelation is simple, but making a biologically-available chelate is not. The criteria DYNAMITE® adheres to were established by nature and include the following:

elements in the ligand.

3. To have a true chelate, one of the bonds between the metal and ligand must be covalent while the other is ionic.

4. The chelate must have a molecular weight of less than 1500 daltons (a measure of molecular weight or mass) to penetrate the body cell membranes as an intact chelate.

Larger chelates must be broken down before absorption, thus defeating the purpose of the chelate. DYNAMITE® chelates all have a molecular weight of less than 1000 daltons.

1. A stable chelate requires at least five bonds to form a ring.

2. The mineral must be bonded in the chelate ring by two of the

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HORSES BY THE NUMBERS:

Horses as athletes: • 3 - The number of equine events in the Olympics (Jumping, Dressage, Eventing) Actually 4 if you include Modern Pentathlon • 3 – The number of Triple Crown Races • 3 - Age of all horses in The Triple Crown races • 8 - Furlongs / Mile

This month I thought it would be fun for an educational look and some of the facts about our equine friends.

So here we go with horses by the numbers.

Fun Facts • 58,372,106 - The number of horses on planet earth (as of 2006) • 9,500,000 – The number of horses in the USA.

• 1 – Foundation Stallion for Morgan (Figure)

• 22 - Number of pounds of (Secretariats heart)

• A lot of Quaterhorse Foundation Stallions

• 100 – Number of feet of intestine in the horse (65 feet small intestine) (35 feet large intestine)

Anatomy and Physiology: • 4 – Inches to a hand

• 10 – Gallons of blood on average for 1,000 lb. horse

• 14.2 – Cutoff in hands from pony to horse

• 32-40 Beats per minutes of horses heart

• 21.2 ¾ - Hands of the tallest horse

• 25-36 – Years a horse lives on average

• 350 – The number of horse breeds (including ponies)

• 4 ½ - Hands of shortest (adult) horse (Thumbelina)

• 26 – Breeds that are extinct

• 205 - Number of bones

• 12 – Triple Crown Winners

• 36 - Number of ribs (18 per side)

• 3 – Thoroughbred Foundation Stallions (Beryl, Turk, Godolphin Barb, Darley Arabian)

• 8 – Number of pounds – Average of the horse heart

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• 62 Years oldest recorded age (Old Billy) (Note Dr. Humphrey had a 50 y.o. horse in 1979) • 1.8 - Percent of body weight a horse consumes in feed per day • 10 - Gallons of water a horse needs per day

• 1:57 4/5 Fastest time for 1 ¼ mile (Quaterhorse classic distance Spectacular Bid) • 20.57 - Seconds – Fastest time for the ¼ mile Quaterhorse (Winning Breco) • 39-45 – Miles per hour – Top speed Quaterhorse • 33-39 Miles per hour - Top speed Thoroughbred • 620 - Miles – Longest endurance race Mongol Derby • 2 ½ - Miles - Longest Thoroughbred race (Gold Cup, York England) • 870 – Yards - Longest Quarterhorse race • 20 – Feet - Average horses stride • 25.25 – Feet - American Pharoahs stride

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THE EQUINE MICROBIOME AND PROBIOTICS Wirtten by Dr. Stephen Duren PerformanceHorseNutrition

The digestive system of the horse is truly amazing. Simplistically, the digestive system of the horse can be thought of as a hollow tube that passes through the body from the mouth to just under the tail. It has the task of taking feed material in and then digesting that material. Nutrients that are useful to the horse are absorbed through the lining of the digestive tract while waste products are passed out of the digestive tract as manure. Horses have the ability to digest feed material utilizing enzymes in the small intestine, similar to humans.They also have the ability to ferment fibrous feed material (hay, pasture, beet pulp) in the large intestine with the help of an extensive microbiome consisting of bacteria, yeast and fungi). The ability of the digestive system to successfully digest feed and absorb nutrients is just part of its function. The digestive system and the microbiome it contains are also responsible for keeping harmful substances from entering the body.

The horse, through normal grazing and feeding behavior, will take in many potentially dangerous substances that should not inhabit or be absorbed across the lining of the digestive tract into the body.

With the importance of the microbiome to healthy digestive system and to a healthy horse, the use of probiotics in feeds and supplements has become popular. A probiotic is a LIVE microorganism that is intended to have health benefits when consumed by the horse. Theoretically probiotics can help

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maintain or improve the “good” bacteria (normalmicrobiome) in the horse.

Unfortunately, not all probiotics are what they appear or claim to be. A research study looked at 11 commercially available equine probiotics to evaluate their content (Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2021, Volume 106). None of the equine probiotic supplements met their label claim of viable microorganisms.

Performance Horse Nutrition (PHN) in partnership with Kemin Industries set out to create a better equine probiotic – PHN GI Pro3.

To make a “better” probiotic PHN and Kemin needed to be sure the microorganisms arrived to the large intestine alive and ready to function. The first death trap for live microorganisms is to survive the heat of manufacturing.

The pelleting process can expose the live bugs to short-term temperatures in excess of 1800 Fahrenheit. PHN GI Pro3 has been proven to survive the heat of pelleting.Next, the probiotic must survive the acidic conditions of the equine stomach.Testing of GI Pro3 in acidic conditions similar to the conditions of transit through the equine stomach again demonstrated the ability of the microorganisms in GI Pro3 to survive.We now know that GI Pro3 is capable of being manufactured into a product and that it has the ability to survive the conditions of the stomach to arrive at the large intestine alive.

So what does the probiotic “PHN GI Pro3” actually do in the equine digestive system? This probiotic has the ability to inhibit bacteria that cause certain diseases in the horse. PHN GI Pro3 was tested in the laboratory and it has the ability to inhibit Clostridium, Rhodococcus, Streptococcus, and Salmonella bacteria.

These “bad” bugs have the ability to create diseases ranging in symptoms from loose manure to explosive diarrhea and cause systemic bacterial infections, abscesses and microbiome dysbiosis. To be clear, PHN GI Pro3 does not have the ability to “treat” disease in a sick animal, but instead functions to help keep the digestive system clear of these bad bugs (pathogenic bacteria) potentially preventing disease.

This new probiotic is now being tested in selected equine feeds and supplements.

In early testing, PHN GI Pro3 is a true

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IT’S RODEO TIME! Written by Mike Romelfanger

Saloon. The rodeo grounds are almost directly across the street, at the corner of Webster Road and Swayze. The town also has an Elementary school, community pool, and community center, the last two of which are supported annually from proceeds of the Creston Classic Rodeo.

The 28th Ever Creston Classic Rodeo is just around the corner! Come partner up with us on September 12-15, at the Creston Classic Rodeo grounds in Creston, California!

The Creston Classic Rodeo kicks off on Thursday, September 12th, with the Jackpot Barrel Racing, beginning at 5:30 pm. Come watch kids as young as two years old up to “grandmas” in their seventies race around barrels on horseback to beat that top time. Friday night brings us the Jackpot Team Roping, starting at 5:30 PM. The Main Rodeo Performance begins on Saturday, September 14th at 4:30 pm and then again on Sunday, starting at 12:30pm.

Come join us Sunday morning at 8am for Cowboy Church in the grandstands, followed up by the ever popular Mutton Busting, prelims beginning at 11am! The top ten will compete for that coveted buckle during the main performance.

The very first Creston Classic Rodeo was held on September 15-17th, 1996, in the quaint town of Creston, California.

Creston, with a population of less than fifteen hundred, consists of two restaurants, a small general store and Deli, and a post office. One can get either a great steak at the Loading Chute, or a delicious burger at The Long Branch

The 28th Ever Creston Classic Rodeo is just around the corner! Come partner up with us on September 12-15, at the Creston Classic Rodeo grounds in Creston, California!

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The Vendor area is growing by size every year! Come view their merchandize or have a delicious meal at one of our excellent food vendors! You can indulge in Hot Dogs, Tri Tip sandwiches, and snow cones, or the BEST Mexican food in the State! There will be a Bounce House for the kids as well!

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REDWINGS – 33 YEARS OF CHANGING THE LIVES OF AT-RISK EQUINES Redwings is gearing up

Written by Linelle Soxman

to host its 4th Annual Block Party Fundraising Event on Sunday, September 29th, held at 6875 Union Road Redwings Horse Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was founded in 1991 in Carmel, California by a group of women passionate about saving horses. These five women were instrumental in helping to get legislation passed to end horse slaughter in the U.S., and expanded their mission to encompass the rescue of abused, abandoned and neglected equines. In 2000, the Sanctuary moved to a property in Lockwood, generously purchased by a former board member, and then leased back to Redwings.

In 2013, Sara Ruggerone took the reins at Redwings as Equine Care Manager. In addition to offering permanent sanctuary to rescued horses, Sara instituted an Equine Adoption Program. A total of over 80 equines are now living in carefully selected adoptive homes! Sara also began a partnership with CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) and TAA (Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance).

These accreditations qualify Redwings to bring in retired California racing thoroughbreds for rehabilitation and retraining. After recuperating from their race days or track injuries, the CARMA thoroughbreds can be retrained for a second career as a trail horse, light sport horse, or family friend. These horses make up the bulk of Redwings’ adoptable equines.

Ruggerone has also guided Redwings to a GFAS (Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries) accreditation, the highest ranking a sanctuary can achieve. The long term plans for Redwings include increased educational outreach and forming an equine-assisted therapy program to benefit children, veterans, and adults with disabilities.

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from 11:00 to 3:00. It’s an opportunity to meet some of these amazing equines in person and learn their stories.

Redwings was able to purchase property in 2015 for the buildout of a permanent sanctuary home. In 2021, the equines were all relocated from rural Lockwood to a purpose-built 141 acre ranch, nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Paso Robles, CA. There are approximately 82 equines currently on site, with two large barns for senior and medically needy horses and fifteen permanent pastures for the horses that can handle a herd environment. Redwings accepts all breeds and has everything from burros rescued from Death Valley, mustangs from the Pryor mountains of Montana, to retired service horses from the Border Patrol and United States Air Force.

The mission of Redwings is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through educational and community outreach programs, to rescue abused, abandoned and neglected equines and to provide permanent sanctuary or selected adoptive homes for those equines.

Redwings offers guided public tours by appointment, does monthly Level One Training for their active volunteer program and engages in educational outreach with schools and service organizations. Redwings has three Ambassador horses, Little Bit, Buck, and Primo, who take part in yearly events such as The Great AGventure, an agriculture field day for over 1200 North SLO County 4th Grade students.

General admission includes lunch from Old SLO BBQ Co., music by Unfinished Business, complimentary Paradise Shaved Ice and Shoot n’ Booth complimentary Photos by Deborah Hofstetter

Redwings depends entirely on donations to provide for the horses, including senior feed, specialized diets, and all medical needs. In order to continue to provide the highest standard of care, fundraising is essential. Redwings is gearing up to host their 4th Annual Block Party Fundraising Event on Sunday, September 29th, held at 6875 Union Road from 11:00 to 3:00. It’s an opportunity to meet some of these amazing equines in person and learn their stories. General admission includes lunch from Old SLO BBQ Co., music by Unfinished Business, complimentary Paradise Shaved Ice and Shoot n’ Booth complimentary photos. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Take part in barn tours, farrier demonstrations and much more. General admission and VIP table tickets are available through My805tix.com.

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR June 30 - July 12

July 5-7

Foxfield Riding School Summer Camp Camp Session 1: Go to Website for details and to enroll: www.foxfield.com/ camp-at-foxfield

Gold Coast Horse ShowHunter/Jumper Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: (818) 896-6514 or https:// goldcoasthorseshows.com/

July 3-6

July 6-7

2024 Multi-Breed Show Earl Warren Showgrounds-Santa Barbara Contact: Lance Bennett (760)525-8933

Los Angeles Chapter Summer Dressage Los Angeles Equestrian Center-Burbank Contact: Cornerstone Events--(818)841-3554

Hunter & Jumpers USEF ‘National’ Hunters | Level ‘2’ Jumpers USEF ‘A’ | PCHA Medals CPHA | SCHSA | SBCRC Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: Lance Bennett (760)525-8933

July 6-7

July 14

July 17-28

VPA Sorting Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

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

July 5-7 A Special 3-day Event with Lester Buckley Varian Equestrian Center-Arroyo Grande Contact: (805) 664-1401

Gold Coast Horse ShowWestern Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: (818) 896-6514

July 8-9

July 14-26

Young Horse Show Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: (818) 896-6514

Foxfield Riding School Summer Camp Camp Session 2: Go to Website for details and to enroll: www.foxfield.com/ camp-at-foxfield

July 10-14

July 16-17 NRCHA Judges Seminar Santa Ynez Equestrian Center Green Meeting Barn with Sandy Collier/Lisa Lyons Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR July 20

July 28 - August 9

August 8

August 17

Gymkhana--Barrels, Fig 8 Stake, Poles II, Speed Ball, Big T, Mystery 8am 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks, Contact: Sharyn Henry 805-795-6493 redhatcowgirl@yahoo.com

Foxfield Riding School Summer Camp Camp Session 3: Go to Website for details and to enroll: www.foxfield.com/ camp-at-foxfield

Ranch Riding Day at the Fair Ventura County Fairgrounds Contact: Kim- Text (805)479-3538

Gymkhana - Barrels, Mystery, Speed Barrels, Single Stake, Poles 1, Poles Keyhole 8 am 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Sharyn Henry 805-795-6493 redhatcowgirl@yahoo.com

July 27 Country Rodeo FinalsCalifornia Mid-State Fair Paso Robles Event Center Contact: (805) 239-0655 July 28 VPA Fiesta Penning Practice Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

August 10-11

Gold Coast Horse ShowHunter/Jumper Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: (818) 896-6514

Julie Renfro-Advanced Communication With Our Horses Varian Equestrian Center-Arroyo Grande (805) 664-1401

August 8

August 15

ACTRA Team Roping Qualifier Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

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August 17-18 Area VI Adult Rider Camp Twin Rivers Ranch-Paso Robles Contact: (805) 235-0397 August 18 VPA Sorting Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR August 22

September 8

ACTRA Team Roping Qualifier Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

Ranch Horse Show Judge Stacie Wight 8:30 am Divisions: Open, Mule, Amateur, Silver Amateur, 18 & Under, Walk/Trot Open, Walk/Trot Short Stirrup 1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Sharyn Henry 805-795-6493 redhatcowgirl@yahoo.com

August 23-24 Cool August Nights Los Angeles Equestrian Center Contact: (818)841-3554 August 29 -September 1 PCQHA California Championship Paso Robles Event Center-Paso Robles Contact: PCQHA OFFICE (805) 835-8817 August 30-September 1 Gold Coast Labor Day-Hunter/Jumper LAHJA Copper & Silver Medal Finals Contact: (818) 896-6514 September 8 VPA Sorting Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

September 12-15 28th Year Creston Classic Rodeo Creston Rodeo Grounds-Hwy 229 & Swayze Road Contact: www.crestonclassicrodeo.org/ September 14-15 ETI Corral 101 Hansen Dam Horse Park Contact: http://www. route101horseshow.com/

September 14-15 Harvest Special Schooling Show Paso Robles Horse Park Entries close: August 30th Contact: (805) 369-1323 September 19-22 AHASC Fall Show Experience the elegance and excitement of Arabian horses in this premier event.

Witness top-notch competitions, meet passionate horse enthusiasts, and enjoy a weekend of equestrian excellence.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular showcase—mark your calendars and be part of the tradition!

Los Angeles Equestrian Center Contact: Laurie Henkel- (909) 519-6997 or www.ahasc.org/contacts. html

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September 29

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Redwings Horse Sanctuary - 4th Annual Block Party Fundraising Event 11AM-3PM Redwings Horse Sanctuary, 6875 Union Road, Paso Robles TICKETS: My805Tix.com FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ingrid Flowerday, ingrid@redwingshorses.org.10

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October 4-6

September 21

October 5-6

Gymkhana - Barrels, Mystery, Birangle, Single Stake, Poles 2, Fig 8 Stake 8am (DOUBLE POINT)1350 Avenida de las Flores, Thousand Oaks Sharyn Henry 805-795-6493 redhatcowgirl@yahoo.com

Fall Fun Schooling Show Paso Robles Horse Park Entries close: September 20 Contact: (805) 369-1323

September 25-29 ACTRA California Chapter Finals Paso Robles Event Center- Paso Robles Contact: (775) 304-5433 September 27-29 Slo Poke Western Fine Art Show Great Art Show …28 Artists!

Flag up Farm – Buellton Contact: tburgher2@gmail.com

Gold Coast Horse ShowHunter/Jumper LAHJA Bronze & Gold Medal Finals Contact: : (818) 896-6514

October 6 VPA Sorting Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Level Arenas Contact: syveaoffice@gmail.com

CANINE EVENT CALENDAR July 6

August 2

Goldens in the Park 10AM-3PM Heritage Square Park-Arroyo Grand Dog/Owner Parade-Vendors-Dog Pools-Agility Course-King/Queen Golden Contests: Hide ‘n Gold Seek- The Golden Gauntlet – Ball Toss Contact: info@ slocountygoldenretrievers.com

Doggie Date Night -Art After Dark 5PM – 8PM Hey dog lovers! Have you always wanted to bring your dog with you to visit a museum? Well now is your chance! On Friday, August 2nd from 5-8 PM, the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is partnering with Woods Humane Society to co-host Art After Dark (or should we say Art After Bark?) Doggie Date Night! Find more at https://sloma. org/events/.

Contact: (805) 543-8562

September 7

August 3 World Dog Surfing Championships 9am - 2:00 pm Linda Mar Beach- Pacifica, Ca The Annual World Dog Surfing Championships (SM) will take place on August 3rd, 2024, in Pacifica on the Northern California coast, outside of San Francisco.

The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast -- where the concept for the dog surfing sport originated -- bringing together the best in local and international dog surfing talent.

The world’s top dog surfers as well as amateurs are invited to bring home the gold.

Top dog surfers as well as happy amateurs are invited to bring home the Golden Surfie Award. During the event there will be a number of activities including the surf competition, dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions, partner tents and activities, and more.

Day of the Dog Noon – 5PM Main Street-Santa Monica FREE Contact: 1-855-872-6797 or www. petapaloozawest.com/santa-monica

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www.PuppyPlayground.com SUMMER 2024

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