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Ohio Paint Horse Club
PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp VICE PRESIDENT, Luke Wadsworth TREASURER, Jill Krofft Davis SECRETARY, Heather Collins WEBSITE, www.ophc.org
by Hannah Dunn
Happy July, Corral readers! We are almost halfway through 2022 (wow!) and the Ohio Paint Horse Club (OPHC) hopes you have been having a great year so far, whether with your horses or just enjoying time with family and friends. The APHA World Show in Fort Worth, Texas, is coming to a close, and we want to congratulate everyone on their successes. We hope everyone enjoyed the ride.
While the Midwest isn’t like Fort Worth, the summer weather here can bring its own unique set of challenges for livestock owners. With the scorching temperatures that July brings, don’t forget to give your fourlegged companions plenty of water, shade, and attention. Consider picking stalls often to give horses a reprieve from the flies, and don’t be afraid to get that hose ready for quick rinses at the wash rack in this heat.
For some personal news, I just bought a foal, and it has been so exciting. He is a 2022 dun AQHA/APHA/PtHA/NSBA/ IBHA/ABRA eligible gelding by Mightty Mouse and out of a One Hot Chocolate mare. I don’t have any experience with babies, but I thought it would be a fun challenge and rewarding experience to get one and watch it grow. I bought my first horse and APHA World Champion, Shez Sucha Sensation (Maggie), when she was two and I was 10, and growing with her has been my favorite part of owning horses.
Switching gears to some of the OPHC’s news, we are excited to hold our annual Border Bash show in July, co-hosted with the Michigan Paint Horse Club (MPHC). The show will be held in Wauseon, Ohio, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. This is a Midwest Connection Series Show, so if you are chasing that coveted custom Wenger saddle, be sure to attend! This show will also count toward OPHC and MPHC year-end high points. Judges are John Boxell (NSBA), Charlene and Mike Carter, and Gayle Lampinen. This show is a Top 20 APHA show, so we hope to see you come show with us.
To stay up to date on shows and announcements, please follow our Facebook pages: Zone 8 APHA, Ohio Paint Horse Club, and Zone 8 Solid PaintBred Exhibitors. These groups will post judges, patterns, and showbills as we get closer to the rest of the shows this season. If you wish to volunteer at any of the shows, the OPHC is happy to welcome you on board, and we thank you for your consideration.
Happy horsing, and we hope to see you and your Paints at our shows this year!
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possible—your horse and your farrier will be forever grateful! As with all horse related activities, all techniques suggested in this article are to be approached with caution since horses can be unpredictable and may have different reactions. It is always a good idea to consult a professional/specialist if you are unsure about any of the aforementioned exercises. The author will not assume any liability for loss incurred due to any lack of ability to perform any aforementioned suggestions. If you’ve enjoyed Bryan’s articles, go to amazon.com/farrierfriendly and check-out his books offered in Kindle or paperback form. You can also tune into Bryan’s YouTube channel: “The Farrier Friendy Network”. For more information please visit: www. farrierfriendly.com
