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Carriage Association The Corral Staff Editor Bobbie Coalter Advertising Sales & General Manager Joe Coalter email joe@thehorsemenscorral.com Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director Michelle Ross email michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Features: Kelley Bitter, Rob & Tanya Corzatt, Robert Eversole, Lisa Kiley, Nettie Liburt, Terry Myers, Sarah Vas, Christine Weisgarber NEXT ISSUE NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 2022 OCTOBER 2022 DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO HORSE AND HORSEMEN since 1969 Inside This Issue Bulletin Board 58 Corral Calendar 38 The Cowboy Perserverance Ranch 56 Horse Stall Flooring—Good, Better, Best 48 The Last Ride 6 Let’s Be Honest 50 The Many Benefits of Adding Fat to a Horse’s Diet 16 Ohio Horseman’s Council Horse Power Newsletter 59 Ride In Sync 8 TrailMeister 24 View From the Cheap Seats 46 Western Dressage 52 Club News Black Swamp Driving Club 54 Classical Attraction Dressage Society 47 Geauga Horse and Pony Association 20 Knox County Horse Park 20 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros 55 Miami Valley Horse Show Association 30 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. 34 Mid-Eastern Farriers Association 12 Mid-Ohio Marauders 14 Northern Kentucky Horse Network 28 Northern Ohio Dressage Association 18 Northern Ohio Outlaws 32 Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders 22 Ohio High School Rodeo Association 10 Ohio Paint Horse Club 30 Ohio Valley Team Penning Association 57 Ohio Western Horse Association ...................................................12 Pinto Horse Association of Ohio 32 Premier Mount N Trail 10 Pure Gold Stables 34 Tri-County Trail Association 55 Wayne County Saddle Club 26 Western Reserve Carriage Association 54 ABOUT THE COVER: Five year old Isabella James works liberty with her unicorn (miniature horse), Goose. Isabella will join her father, Dan James along with Pat Parelli and Warwick Schiller at the 2022 Liberty Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park, October 21-23. More information can be found on page 29 of this issue and at www.libertyhorseassociation.com. Photo courtesy of a very proud mother, Dr. Elizabeth James. Swampy at liberty with Isabella and Dan James. The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs:
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4 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 THE HORSEMEN’S CORRAL is published monthly by Horsemen’s Corral, 8283 Richman Road, Lodi, Ohio 44254. (ISSN 0164-6591). Published as Periodicals at the Lodi Post Office USPS 889-180 with additional entry points of Cleveland, OH 44101 and New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Periodicals postage paid at Lodi, Ohio, and additional entry offices. Subscriptions may only be purchased through Horsemen’s Corral member clubs. Single copies, $3.00 at select distributors. For subscriptions, address changes, and adjustments, write to: Horsemen’s Corral, P.O. Box 32, Lodi, Ohio 44254. Manuscripts, drawings, and other material submitted must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. POSTMASTER: All subscription addresses are properly screened through CASS per USPS requirements. The Horsemen’s Corral will not accept returns of magazines deemed undeliverable for any reason. Please discard copy of any issue deemed as undeliverable. The Horsemen’s Corral cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material. MAILING ADDRESS & PHONE: P.O. Box 32, Lodi, Ohio 44254 OFFICE: 330/635-4145 Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Avon Lake Saddle Club Black Swamp Driving Club Buckeye Equestrian Association Central Ohio Saddle Club Association
“So when we do make that last ride that is inevitable for us all to make, to that place up there, where the grass is green and lush and stirrup high, and the water runs cool, clear, and deep—You’ll tell us as we ride in that our entry fees have been paid. These things we ask.—Amen.”
KAREN D. HOLLAND Karen D. Getz-Holland, 58, of Marysville Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus following an extended illness. After graduating from Westland High School, she illustrated her talents as well as passions owning her own photographing business K. Holland (Getz) where she helped people capture special moments in their lives, be it at horse shows, weddings, famed musical bands, and other events including family/senior portraits. She personally was proud to have captured a photo for the metal group Def Leppard which they would go on and use. During these times she obtained her Associates Degree of Applied Science from Columbus State University and went on to work many years in production at Honda.
~Excerpt from ‘A Rodeo Cowboy’s Prayer’ by Clem McSpadden
Born October 25, 1963 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Leo N. and Wanda F. (Wolford) Getz.
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On April 14, 2011 at the Marysville Grace Church, she married her husband of over 11 years, Leonard C. Holland, and he survives in Marysville. She is also survived by her sons, Shae Burchett of Denver, CO, Liam Haislip of Marysville, Jacob Holland (step-son), also of Marysville; grandson Leo (Shae); her sisters, Judy Getz of Grove City, Kathie Wickle (John) of Grove City, Deborah Getz Lubell of Chattanooga, TN and her niece Holly Martin (Kathie) who was the “daughter she never had”.
A Celebration of Life service was held at the Marysville Grace Church with Pastor Clancy Cruise officiating Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. Disposition of ashes at a special site will be held privately by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the White Ribbon Project at https:// thewhiteribbonproject.org. Wilson Funeral Home-Mannasmith Chapel assisted the family, and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com
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The Last Ride
A loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Karen had a deep love for horses. She was a member of the Ohio Horseman’s Council, where she served as vice-president and secretary. Although her passion stemmed from real life horses, we would be remiss not to mention that it bridged into an ultimately began with model horses where she belonged to the North American Model Horse Shows Association, be it a participant and even judge. She attended Marysville Grace Church and also enjoyed scrapbooking and cross stitch.
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8 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Ride In Sync
by Terry Myers
Going back to our discussion a few months ago about instincts, yours tells you to lean forward. Doing so puts you in such an unbalanced position, that if your horse stumbles or spooks, the rider becomes a yard dart. Ways to avoid becoming airborne include proper leg and body position. Next time you ride, do a few simple things. Make sure your ear, shoulder, hips and back of the heel are in alignment. Turn your toes out, ride with a long leg and heal lower than your toe, but not so low that you brace in the stirrup. Sit down and don’t lean forward. When in doubt, have a friend take your picture with one of those smart phones that everyone but me has these days. Take a look at the picture and see what you are doing with your body position. Above all, remember to dance with your horse!
Dancing With Your Horse — Part 2
In last month’s article regarding body position, we talked about how a balanced rider position is similar to an athletic stance and is the same for western and hunt seat riders. The ear, shoulder, hip and back of heel should be in a direct line. In addition, your hip bones are similar to a bucket and should be able to hold water. If your lower back is hollow or arched and your hips are rolled forward, water will drain from your bucket.Inthis article we will talk about proper leg position. The leg should be long and extended, with the heel low. Don’t squeeze the horse with your knees. People who squeeze with their knees cause their hips to lock. Try this demonstration. Sit in a chair with your knees in front of you about 10 inches apart. Put your hands on either side of the inside of your knees and while holding your arms rigid, try to squeeze your knees together while holding them apart with your arms. As you are doing this, you can feel your hips tense and lock up and actually feel your pelvis start to tip slightly forward. This is what you do when you ride and squeeze with your knees. In addition, pinching with your knees causes a focal point at the knees and prevents you from using your lower leg. The best way to prevent pinching your knees is to turn your toes out. Riding with toes straight ahead, although it may be the way we were all taught when we were kids, causes knees to lock and prevents you from using your calf. It also makes you prone to tilting your pelvis forward. To demonstrate this, stand up, have toes straight ahead and about hip width apart. Bend your knees slightly. Now, in that same position, turn your toes out. You will feel your hips role under slightly with you turn your toes out. This stance is the athletic stance mentioned above and is a position which will keep you balanced on your horse. This position, with your toes turned out keeps your back in a relaxedYoungposition.andbeginning riders have the tendency to ride with their heels up. In this position, you can’t wrap your legs around the horse. Picking up the heels also causes your hips to roll forward, putting the rider in an unbalanced position. Ride with your heals low, but in this attempt, don’t push down so hard in your stirrups that you brace in your legs. A horse carries 55-60 percent of their body weight on the frontend. If you lean forward when you ride, you add your weight to an already forehand heavy horse. So we need to help our horses by doing everything we can to take weight off the front and shift it to the hind quarters. This will allow the horse to lift and square their shoulders, which lifts the back and allows them to drive with their hind quarter…for that collection and drive that we all want. How can we help our horses? Don’t lean forward.
Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 50 years in the horse industry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-InSync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit www.tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.
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This year the Ohio High School Rodeos Nationals Teams brought the heat to the National Junior High Finals Rodeo and the National High School Finals Rodeo. We started out in Perry, Ga., for the NJHFR. In the first round, Matt East placed 5th in the Tie-Down, Clay Wines placed 10th in the Boys Breakaway Roping and Taylor Phillips placed 9th in the Barrel Racing. Phillips ran clean and consistent in round two to secure her spot in the short go. Then we moved across the country to Gillette, Wyo., for the NHSFR. In the first round Jeffrey Carver placed 14th in the Boys Cutting, Cooper Smitley placed 19th in the Steer Wresting and Emma Wyant placed 16th in the Breakaway Roping. Carver and Smitley hung tough in round two to punch their tickets to the short go. Over at the shooting range, Eli Dimmerling and Issac Miley had their eyes on the prize. Dimmerling was Top 20 in Light Rifle and Miley was Top 15 in Trap. Seniors Joey DiFlippo and Eli Dimmerling were awarded scholarships.Alongside competing contests enjoyed volleyball tournaments, the talent show, dances, shopping at the tradeshow, meeting new friends from all over the world, sightseeing and so much more! Preparation for our fall season has already begun! If you are interested in becoming a member, check out ohiohighschoolrodeo. org for more information. Our rodeo schedule for the fall: SEPT. 3-4: Urbana, Ohio OCT. 8-9: Lancaster, Ohio Oct. 22-23: Columbiana, Ohio NOV. 5-6: Jackson, Ohio Your 2022-23 OHSRA Vice President, ~Tana Drew DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Bump Postlethwait RODEO SECRETARY, Andrea Postlethwait; PHONE, 517-442-5458 Ohio High School & Jr High Rodeo Association; WEBSITE,
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Premier Mount N Trail Come Join the Fun; Halloween Fun Show Open to All by Amanda Fowler Mark your calendars for the Premier Mountain Trail Halloween Fun Show to be held Sept. 24 at Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Drive SE, Waynesburg, Ohio. The show begins at 12 p.m. but you must be registered by 10:30 a.m. to compete.Spooky Fun Classes are $5/ class. You can buy a wristband for $60 (adult) or $45 (youth) and you’ll get all ten classes, five games of Pony Bingo, and a delicious dinner. The dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, tea or water. Are you a rider and a baker? Make your favorite dessert to be judged and shared during our dessert contest! The showbill includes: Pumpkin Barrel Race Witches Broom Race (flags) Pumpkin Drop Vampire Hole (Keyhole) Spooky Scurry Ghost Run (Down and Back) Mummy Race (Ribbon Race) Spider Web Stakes Eyeballs and Spoons (Egg and Spoon)Costume Contest High Point for the day wins a PMT membership and a Creek Side season pass (over $140 value)!
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Ohio Western Horse Association held the August meeting on Aug. 4 at AM Vets in Kenton, Ohio. OWHA board members are ready for our last show of the year, Fall Round Up in Urbana, Ohio, Sept. 2325. The Board is starting to finalize plans for our annual banquet, watch our Facebook page and website for details. As always, the OWHA board and its members are always looking to improve our shows and attract more participants, with that being said bring us your ideas! Feel free to contact our Board via email or Facebook. OWHA loves to share all the great things our youth club members are achieving in and out of the show arena. As we mentioned in the August newsletter we had several youth members participate in the Ohio State Fair in July, here are some results:
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Mike will be talking about the different western diciplines and what types of shoeing he prefers to do for each dicipline. The location of the clinic is still yet to be determined but will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch will be included. The clinic will be free to MEFA members or $35 annual fee. Please RSVP to Lori McDade at 330/447-7534 by Sept. 24 to reserve your spot! Our Annual MEFA contest will be held Oct. 7-8. Location and entry fee is still yet to be determined. Please contact Lori McDade at 330/447-7534 for more details!
Maddie Duvall received 9th place in Jr. Horse Barrels and 4th place in Jr. Horse Stakes. Maddie Gossard had some awesome runs placing 3rd in Intermediate Pony Poles, 6th in Intermediate Pony Stakes and 8th in Intermediate Pony Keyhole. Weston Haundenshield received a 5th in Jr. Pony Barrels, 8th in Jr. Pony Poles and 6th in Jr. Pony Stakes. Cora Rable had a smokin run winning Senior Pony Barrels and placing 8th in Sr. Pony Poles and 8th in Sr. Pony Stakes.
Happy September to all our Corral readers! August sure was a warm one, so I know we are all looking forward to the cooler temps of September, but many of us are not looking forward to yet another show season coming to a close. Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA) sure hopes that everyone has enjoyed the shows and friendships they have made along the way this year!
Reese Rable received 2nd in Intermediate Pony Poles and 4th in Intermediate Pony Keyhole. Allison Durr for placing 10th in Ranch Showmanship 12. Renee Sweigart for placing 6th in Hunter Showmanship 17, 6th in Western Showmanship 17, 7th in Western Horsemanship 17 to 19 and 5th in Western Pleasure 17 to 18. Last but not least, a big congratulations to Quinn Billenstein for winning Grand Champion Poland China gilt! In other OWHA news, the 4th Annual Karlee Hooker Memorial Speed and Sparkles show on Aug. 6 was a nice turnout. It was a great day to spend remembering Karlee and her love of horses and showing.Also,OWHA would like to send out a get well to Loretta Rudasill after she took a tumble off her horse on July 31 during a run. Prayers for a quick recovery.
OWHA would like to recognize our Board members who have worked so hard this year to make OWHA a great association. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! And thank you to all those who support our association. Hoping to see you at our last 2022 show of the season in Urbana for the Fall Round Up!
CongratulationsAssociationtoourYouth who Participated at the Ohio State Fair
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Shoeing For The Western Disclipine Clinic Set for October by Carly Peters Everyone is welcome to our next Mid-Eastern Farriers Association (MEFA) meeting/clinic. Join us Oct. 1 for the “Shoeing for the Western Dicipline” clinic with Clinician Mike Augenstein, CJF.
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Marauders July Dusty Trails Shoot by Steve Keech Below are the results from the July Dusty Trails Shoot.
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DUSTY TRAILS SHOOT II SUNDAY RESULTS OPEN WRANGLER, Nicholas Hall; RESERVE COWGIRL, Whitney Draisma-Hirdes; RESERVE COWBOY, David Mitchell; OVERALL COWGIRL, Jen Casey; OVERALL OVERALL, Tyler Vrh. We also celebrated some moveups, Bob Gornichec from SM1 to SM2, and Jim Caldwell from SM1 to SM2! Some of the moveup dances were captured on video and shared on social media. Check out the CMSA website for complete results,
OPEN WRANGLER, Nicholas Hall; LIMITED RIFLE, Cole Caster; OPEN RIFLE, Rob Bernhardt; LIMITED SHOTGUN, Cole Caster; OPEN SHOTGUN, David Mitchell; RESERVE COWGIRL, Stacy Thacker; RESERVE COWBOY, JD Hughes; OVERALL COWGIRL, Jen Casey; OVERALL OVERALL, Steve Keech.
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Easy Keepers
We’re talking about feeding fat to horses, but savvy horse people know that horses do not have a gall bladder. A gall bladder in other species stores bile which helps to break down and digest fat. So, what is a horse to do? While horses can’t store bile, they do produce it, the difference is that bile flows directly into the digestive tract (specifically the small intestine), giving them the ability to digest fat. Research shows that horses can digest fat quite well and will adapt to using fat as an energy source during exercise (Crandell, et al., 1999; Harris et al., 2010). In fact, some fat is essential for every horse because it is necessary for the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E and K. Fat is also critical for protection of internal organs as well as the integrity of cell membranes. Fat certainly does more than just add calories to the diet! In addition to being digestible, substituting fat for a portion of a horse’s calorie (energy) needs has been shown to support reduced reactivity to novel stimuli in horses (Holland et al., 1996). Realistically, adding fat to the diet will not make a highly nervous horse completely calm, but it can be supportive of calmer, more focused behavior. As mentioned earlier, fat takes a long time to metabolize in the body, especially compared to a carbohydrate which can be utilized almost instantaneously. The energy garnered from a carbohydrate is burned very quickly, compared to fat which is more sustained. Fat, as a dietary additive, is therefore very useful for horses who do endurancetype work or slower, sustained work.
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There are many options for feeding horses nowadays, and one popular ingredient is fat. Why fat? Fat is a concentrated source of calories that does not contain any carbohydrate (which is a completely different molecule and energy source). Fat contains 9 calories per gram, versus a carbohydrate that contains 4 calories per gram. Thus, it packs quite a punch when it comes to energy delivery! However, fat takes a relatively long time for the body to metabolize, but the result is a slower, steadier release of energy. Let’s dive into some of the benefits of fat in the horse’s diet.
One of the first things most nutritionists will recommend for a horse that needs to gain weight is to add fat. Remember that fat contains a lot of calories, so adding fat is a great way to do so without adding a lot of bulk or volume to the diet. There are many ways to add fat, from simple vegetable oil to commercial supplements. Supplements may be extruded, granules or oils, and which one you choose depends on your horse’s preference. Fat should be added to the diet slowly. If a horse’s manure looks greasy, it would be wise to reduce the amount of fat being fed for a few days, then slowly add more as needed. The body needs time to adapt to any dietary change, and fat supplementation is no different.
If your horse is an easy keeper, chances are a high fat diet is not recommended. That said, a very small amount of fat in the diet can still benefit skin and coat health. There should be a very careful balance between the modest amount of added dietary fat and total calorie needs to prevent too much weight gain. But in general, horses who maintain their weight easily typically do not require large amounts of fat in the daily diet. Metabolic Horses Fat can be an important energy source for horses with metabolic disease (such as Equine Cushing’s Disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome). Fat does not cause insulin to rise the way that many carbohydrates do, so it is quite useful to help metabolic horses meet their energy needs while minimizing the risk of an exaggerated insulin response. For horses with metabolic concerns that have higher energy requirements or who have trouble maintaining weight, fat is an important dietary tool to support them as part of a balanced diet.
Digesting Fat
The Many Benefits of Adding Fat to a Horse’s Diet by Nettie Liburt, PhD, PAS
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Summary Fat is a versatile part of the equine diet and has many purposes. The amount of fat to add to a particular horse’s diet will depend on that individual’s needs, but all horses require at lease some fat each day for proper nutrient absorption. A qualified equine nutritionist can help you determine what is appropriate for your horse, so don’t hesitate to ask.
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This year NODA returned to lovely Stone Gate Farm in Hanoverton, Ohio, for our annual four day Dressage and More Adult Camp. Sixteen riders of all levels became fast friends— helping and cheering each other on. Campers ranged from a 19 year old who was thrilled with camp to our oldest camper who said, “My proud moment is that I am still riding! And that we get to experience this opportunity!” This year we had additional offerings from our amazing campers— meditation and breathing, PEMF, photo shoots and Bemer trials were all available. Camp started with our arrival on Thursday. Some riders chose to wander around the property on their trusty steeds while others just settled in. A camp meeting included procedures for the weekend and the always fun ‘get to know you’ activity with prizes. After night feedings and final hay for the horses we headed to our lodging.Friday dawned bright and early with dressage lessons all day with the helpful and knowledgeable Barb Soukup. Every rider had a 30-minute intensive lesson where their goals were the priority. Lunch time brought an excellent Q and A session with Barb sitting under the shade trees enjoying the company of friends. In the afternoon the dressage lessons continued while some riders chose a jumping or trotting pole lessons with Laura Kosiorek-Smith. Friday night brought another lecture opportunity as Robin Birk talked about how to prepare for shows and how ride/set goals without your coach. Tip of the day, “When you ride you need to focus on riding only. Throw the garbage down the river. It doesn’t matter. You need to be present.”
Robin Birk shared her knowledge with us as we all took another dressage lesson. As a sponsored rider for HKM, Robin had some goodies for us as she passed out horse brushes and mane/tail brushes to all! Robin also surprised us all by giving out a ‘most improved’ award, a beautiful HKM saddle pad courtesy of The Tack Store of Timber Ridge. In addition to dressage, we focused on the ‘more’ aspect of our camp as Emily Gill joined us to teach us all about Working Equitation and how it can help our dressage riding. Emily set up obstacles and provided guidance on how to approach them. The positive challenge to try them all required us to use all our dressage basics! It was amazing to see advanced riders canter through these obstacles! After an exciting, hot day, we relaxed Saturday evening at an Italian restaurant. Sunday threatened rain, but it held off. Danielle Menteer joined us for a last day of lessons, or you could chose to ‘ride a test.’ Everyone enjoyed the last chance to polish off some tests or work on skills. The difference in all horse and rider pairs was evident. This last set of lessons put the icing on the cake!
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The lecture took place during a delicious pizza/salad party. And of course, the night ended with more games and give aways! Saturday proved to be a hot one!
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On Sunday participants could also work with Jackie Smith on the Mountain Trail course. Riders who had never had this opportunity were thrilled with the chance to try more obstacles and get to know their horse a little better as they worked their way through these challenges. Just like that, camp was over for another year! Everyone headed home tired but happy. Camp 2023 is already scheduled and will take place at Brecksville Stables, Brecksville, Ohio, on June 8-11. Stay tuned for details!
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by Donny Cline Howdy Cowgirls and Cowboys! July is Knox County Fair time. The 4H kids bring horses, cows, goats, pigs, rabbits and dogs to show and market. This year Knox County Horse Park sponsors some of the competition and Shelby Kerr seems to make a day with trophies sponsored by the club. Good job Shelby!
August completed the Open Show series with a fun generation gap barrels class and a pairs pattern. There is one more ‘Friday Night Lights’ contesting show on Sept. 16. Remember to sign up online by 5 p.m. the day before! Points are posted on the website, ghpa.us GHPA held an equestrian workshop with Courtney Crawford, an equestrian performance expert, from Chardon Physical Therapy LLC. Everyone was given take-aways to help their equine partners perform better.
A HUGE THANKS GHPA thanks Big Dee’s Tack for their generous support of our organization through their Bonus Buck’s program. Likewise, thank you to Schneider’s Saddlery for their generous support. We really appreciate the support that both of these wonderful companies give to us.
PRESIDENT, George Baker
Madisyn Weekley showed at the fair winning several awards and representing Knox County Fair at the Ohio State Fair with a second place in single hitch class, placed third in Reinsmanship and fifth in Showmanship. KCHP is proud of our young adults and theirAugusthorses.6 was our fun show with 34 riders in classes 13 and under, 14 to 18, and 19 and over walk/trot and open classes. The mystery class was a toss up between roping and down and back, the majority want down and back so it was and 8.84 won the class. Slowest time was 12.55, let me tell ya they were flying...22 riders in the class.
Madisyn Weekley at the Ohio State Fair. Anna Maglott winner of Senior versatility. Shelby Kerr was the recipient of the Knox County Horse Park Sponsor trophies.
September 16 by Debbie Schwartz
Last Friday Nights Lights
VICE PRESIDENTS,
Another members granddaughter Anna Maglott had an amazing week being Knox County Fair Queen and showing rabbits and a horse winning Senior versatility and winning Master Showman and several other classes.
TREASURER,
September brings another Contesting Show with some new twists, an arrow class and speed and control to name a couple. The Oct. 1 show will start off with an arena trail challenge and a few contesting classes to finish out our buckles awards. October 29 is our Halloween Show with a costume class and then walk/ trot classes. There will not be any speed classes, the ponies are getting tried and we got to give them a break.
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Geauga Horse and Pony Association is proud to have 23 youth competing in Junior Fair at the 200th Great Geauga County Fair! The GHPA barn has gotten beautiful new landscaping and vinyl fencing to update their look.
20 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Knox County HorseCongratulationsPark to our Young Adults at Fair
PRESIDENT, Donny Cline Travis Ross and John Weekley Pam Niner Debbie Cole Knox County Horse Park Inc
Geauga Horse and Pony Association
1st VICE PRESIDENT, Lisa Formica 2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Scott Burroughs TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Debbie Schwartz WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us
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2022 SCHEDULE SEPT. 1-4: Fairfield County OHC Ride, Scioto Trail State Forest SEPT. 11-21: Big Elk Lick Horsecamp (Pennsylvania Wilds), Bennezett, PA SEPT. 23-25: Van Buren State Park, OHC ride SEPT. 30-OCT. 2: Warren County OHC Ride, Caesar Creek State Park OCT. 7-9: OHC Ride, Hueston Woods State Park OCT. 13-20: High Knob Horse Camp, Equality, IL Sheila Scheiber and Sandy Krupp returning from a trail ride at East Fork in the big south fork. Buckeye Equestrian
by Richard Anderson
22 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders
We got out of town for our annual trip to Bryson City, N.C., nestled in the southeastern tip of the Smokey Mountain range not far from Ashville, N.C., where we always stay at Deep Creek Horse Camp ranch just outside the Bryson city limits. This time we had 12 riders on board, which is nearly double our normal list of riders. We prefer staying at the Deep Creek Horse Camp when visiting the Smokies, because they have 12 large sites with water and electric hookups, and 27 10x10 covered stalls with lights and water at each stall, as well as 13 grassy sites with 30-amp hookups, and a dump station on site. They also have rental campers available for those who have no overnight accommodations. In addition, they have stock trailers on site to be used, at no charge, to transport your horses to the national park trail system, to the road to nowhere, tunnels, and an estimated 400 miles of trails, all of which are considered ‘advanced.’
The owner of the stables, James Clark, used to be a trail guide and has helped lay out many of the trails in the park system, and he can help you safely plan a ride into the mountains. A trip into town will show you a lot of good restaurants, as well as a train ride up into the mountains on the Great Smokey Mountain railway, with meals available on board for an additional fee. The address for the Deep Creek Horse Camp is 750 Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC and the telephone number is 828/736-1270. A visit to the Deep Creek Horse Camp in the Smokey Mountains, with a trip to the ‘road to nowhere’, a ride along the ‘Indian River’ and a trip up the mountain to the ‘Nolan Divide’ is one of the best riding experiences we have all year and one we would highly recommend to anyone. Our trip to East Fork riding stables near Jamestown did not go so well, as we got rained out about the time we arrived and had to wait a few days for the water to subside. But we were able to take a few rides in spite of the weather conditions. It is always a challenge to ride up or down ‘York Gap’, which is probably the steepest ride we have ever encountered on our travels. Also, we had a personal problem to deal with, as my wife got bucked off her horse and developed a blood clot in her leg, which required us to cut our visit short and head back to Columbus for treatment, requiring a five day hospital stay. The operation was successful, but she had to stay on blood thinner until early September, during which time she was not able to ride. This put a crimp in our summer riding activities, but we have a full riding schedule for September and October to make up for it. In any case, East Fork Stables in the Big South Fork National Recreation Area is an excellent place to visit, and I feel certain we will be going back soon. As in the past, you are welcome to join us, we do not require a gaited horse to ride along with us. Call 614/582-3202 for more information and to join us for another great year of trail riding adventures.
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PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordon VICE PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio SECRETARY, Jennifer Milliner TREASURER, Sally Kish FACEBOOK, Buckeye Equestrian Association
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Don’t steal another man’s corral: We shouldn’t have to mention this, yet here we are. If you pay for a campsite, that space is yours while you’re there. Think of it as a hotel room. Would you open the door and walk right in? Just because a corral is empty of horses doesn’t mean it’s not in use. The site occupants may be on a ride. This is especially true if the corral contains feed and water. The concept of politeness and common courtesy is lost on some. And there you have it, my top five unwritten rules of trail riding. For more wickedly insightful information on trail riding, camping with horses, as well as the world’s largest guide to horse trails and camps visit us at www.TrailMeister.com. You can also get a copy of the best selling book “The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping” through Amazon.
24 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 by Robert Eversole
Don’t Pass the Jigger Boss
“Lex non scripta” is a Latin term that means “law not written.” This expression embraces all the unwritten laws that do not come under the definition of written law or ‘lex scripta,’ and it is essentially the basis of many of our customs. These unwritten rules are the behavioral checks and balances that serve to keep our culture humming along. For example, not only is the captain the last to leave a sinking ship, but a pet, once named, immediately becomes a member of the family. Here are a few more memorable terms that deserve a larger audience.
Don’t pass the jigger boss: For many working cowboys, a day job is referred to as a ‘jig.’ Therefore, the boss of said jig runs the show that day. The boss decides the day’s task and assigns roles for each person on the job. It’s frustrating and rude to have someone barge in and change the plan of the day without knowing what’s going on. It’s the jigger boss’ ride; let them complete it their way. Be ready and on time: If a ride starts at 0900, be prepared to head out at 0900. If your animal needs work before being ridden, accomplish that before the ride, don’t expect your ride partners to wait on you. Being late is equivalent to saying, “I don’t care about you or your schedule.” Being punctual shows others that you respect them and their time. Actions speak louder than your words ever will.
And other truisms from the equine world
Stop and wait: When you find a good spot to water your animals on a ride, ensure that all the animals have had a chance to drink their fill before anyone continues riding up the trail. As herd animals, horses and mules will often forego a much-needed drink if they feel they’re being left behind. Don’t help unless you’re asked: Unsolicited advice is generally unwelcome, and unsought advice almost always comes across as judgmental. If you see someone struggling (whether it’s trailer loading, crossing a stream, or anything else), if they don’t ask, don’t give advice. It’s as simple as that. If your ride buddy needs help, they’ll ask you. Just remain friendly, open, and available if someone does happen to ask you a question.
Irecently had the opportunity to introduce new friends to the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. The ‘Bob’ holds a special place in my heart, and it’s always a pleasure to bring new people in to experience this vast and wonderful area in Montana. We initially planned this trip into the Wilderness to sample the cutthroat trout that call the ice-cold lakes and rivers of the Bob home. As with many plans, this one took several years and a pandemic to bring to completion. Our group included noted clinician Ty Evans, Joseph Gee, maker of tack and mule gear, John Hays, maker of fire, Hunter, the intern, and me. Besides helping with the aerobic conditioning of a few residents of the Sun River, our merry band of mule enthusiasts enjoyed the time spent around the campfire as we worked towards not only solving the world’s problems but also instructing young Hunter in the ways of equine fashion and the unwritten rules of ranch and camp life.
Robert ‘The TrailMeister’ Eversole owns and operates the largest horse trail and horse camp guide in the world, www.TrailMeister.com. When he’s not speaking with horse and mule riders at events across the US, writing regular feature columns in leading equine publications including the Horsemen’s Corral, Robert can be found riding and packing trail maintenance crews into wilderness areas throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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26 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Wayne County Saddle Club All Invited to Participate in the Fall Roundup in October
Our final event of 2022, our Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series is set for Oct. 28. As of this writing, the Buckle Series has gone very well. I’m anxious to see who our winners will be. No matter what roll you played here this year you deserve a pat on the back. This organization doesn’t just happen. It takes wonderful folks like we have here to bring success to our list of accomplishments. Thank you all! The deadline for the Corral is the tenth of each month so I’m writing this Aug. 10. My crystal ball gets a little cloudy sometimes but I can definitely say 2022 will end up being another great year. Even though this year is counting down there’s still a lot left for you all at the Hollow. So, why not join us?! Memorial Day parade. WCSC show.
“So what’s your fastest time?” one of us ‘old timers’ might ask another. They say everybody has ‘one good horse’ in their lifetime. I gotta say I’ve been blessed when it comes (more like ‘came’) at this stage (age) of my time here on earth. I’ve definitely had my share of ‘good’ horses—especially since I tend to keep ‘em ‘til they die. I reckon most of us can look back to a particular run that stands out in our memory. Usually it’s a really good run we recall with fondness. Runnin’ the Stakes in the ‘tens’ was petty common when I was younger. (I think the fastest I can remember was a 9.4.) And I remember a 14.2 in the barrels at Arrow Head Arena. It was a short pattern but it was a great run anyway. It’s safe to say you are probably going over some of your better and more exciting showings whatever discipline you ride. It’s who we are. Of course, most of us can recall a wreck or two, if we think about it very long. O’le Dobbin (Stormy) is slower nowadays. Even at that, I have to hold her in to stay with her. It’s still a thrill, though. ‘Comes right down to it I don’t think I’m any different than most horse lov’in folks. There isn’t much I can think of I’d rather do than ride a good sure horse, unless it’s riding well enough to set a new personal best. (Actually my ‘personal best’ was set long ago.)
Praise the good Lord for allowing me to keep at it this long. Whether you ride speed event, slower events, trail ride, or enjoy any of so many equine activities, I’m pretty sure you know what I’m talk’n about. Whoever said ‘there’s nothing as good for the inside of a person as the outside of a horse’ hit the proverbial ‘nail’ on the head. 2022 is galloping right along. By the time you read this the Wayne County Fair may be over. Our pleasure point shows will be done for the year. The rest of September holds the following at the ‘Hollow:’ Sept. 24 the last 2022 Open Contest Point show. Concluding the year Oct. 8-9 we offer the Roundup—two days of free Open Fun shows, Country gospel on Saturday night, and a worship service Sunday morning. The worship group produces the Roundup annually as a thank you to the saddle club for allowing us to meet there year-round. And, like worship, everyone is invited to come, enjoy the shows and the music and move toward fall in fun and relaxed ways. (Call 330/607-5106 for information).
~Stan PRESIDENT, Stan Bosler VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Didinger & Jaimie Horsky; SECRETARY, Tricia Crilow; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com
OCTOBER 16: Ranch Horse Clinic (Cow Sorting), Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, Ky. More information is available on our website. NOVEMBER: Educational Clinic/Equine Conference. More details on this and the date as they become available. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer of riding, and showing.Foradditional information about NKHN events and membership, you can always check our website, www. NKHN.info, or check us out on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ the NKHN/
2022 Richard Lockhart Award. Photo credit: Mike Davis.
Horse Network Join NKHN for Annual Hamburger Trail Ride
PRESIDENT, Trisha Kremer VICE PRESIDENT, Tracey Schoen SECRETARY, Susan Dickinson Monica Egger WEBSITE, www.nkhn.info EMAIL, nkhn@nkhn.info
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Northern Kentucky by Nancy Kissinger The Northern Kentucky Horse Network (NKHN) show season came to an end on July 23 with our 14th Annual All Breeds Horse Show held at the Alexandria Fairgrounds in Alexandria, Ky. Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and participants, the show was a big success. We honored Richard Lockhart, one of NKHN’s founding fathers, at the show. Richard has been a prominent figure in the horse industry for many decades and a leader in our organization. His show knowledge has led us to many successful years. Richard was presented with an engraved pen and pencil set. The presentation was made by Wayne Hipsley, our show judge and friend of Richard. The picture, courtesy of Mike Davis, is Richard surrounded by Doug Carmack, Katie Lauer, Susan Dickinson, Wayne Hipsley, Charlie Poppe, Mark Voet, Tracey Schoen, Richard Lockhart, Jackie Holland, Trish Kremer and Donnie Orth. Although the show season is over for us, we have several more events scheduled for the year: SEPTEMBER 24: Our annual Hamburger Trail Ride, A J Jolly Park, Alexandria, Ky. Registration begins at 9 a.m. We’ll ride out in the morning around 10 a.m., stop for a hamburger lunch around noon, and continue riding in the afternoon. There will be guided rides available. You must be a member to ride, however, we welcome everyone and hope you will consider joining NKHN. Membership will include the rest of 2022 and 2023. Camping is available at the park.
MVHSA Offers a Family, Friendly Showing Environment by Rebekah Martindale
PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp VICE PRESIDENT, Luke Wadsworth TREASURER, Jill Krofft Davis SECRETARY, Heather Collins WEBSITE, www.ophc.org
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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 Paint-Bred Exhibitors. The Zone 8 page will have additional details on the Fall Color Classic show. Thank you for spending time with us this year, happy horsing, and we hope to see you and your Paints at our shows next year!
Brings The Fall Color Classic
The fall months are fast approaching. Even if you’re a diehard summer fan, there are some things as horse people that we can all meet in the middle and be thankful for as fall embraces us. We can relish those cooler days, less bugs, and all the awesome photo opportunities with the changing leaves and orange sunsets. For those of you going back to school, or have family and friends going back to school, I hope you have a great year! When you’re not studying, be sure to go out and spend some time with a horse; that tip saved me when I was writing my senior thesis on Shakespeare.
by Hannah Dunn Hello, readers!
Miami Valley Horse Show Association
PRESIDENT, Kenny Matthews VICE PRESIDENT, Beth Roosa SECRETARY, Rebekah Martindale TREASURER, Emily O’Daniel SHOW CHAIR, Betsie Moore EMAIL, Moorebetsie@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.MVHSA.com Isabella O’Daniel with her horse, Tucker. Isabella was our 2022 MVHSA scholarship recipient.
The Ohio Paint Horse Club (OPHC) had an outstanding Border Bash with the Michigan Paint Horse Club (MPHC) in July. The weather was a fair, sunny 80 degrees most of the weekend, and stalls were nearly sold out. We raised over $1,700 for the OPHC Youth Club from the silent auction and awarded two $250 scholarships to youth members who helped set up the trail course. The Team Tournament was also a huge success! There were 15 teams. Exhibitors were randomly assigned a team. There were three exhibitors on each team, and each exhibitor got to pick three of their classes to count for points for their team. The classes had to be chosen before the show, exhibitors had to really strategize, and even gamble, on what classes they should pick. The top five teams received awards, with the winners of the tournament winning custom belt buckles. The teams were randomized by several categories: OPHC and MPHC members, by age, and by division, so it was the perfect opportunity for people to make new friends and root each other on in a sport that is often so solitary. There was fierce competition, but the team atmosphere made the show so welcoming. The pizza party and hippology contest on Saturday night were so busy; nearly four bleachers were full of exhibitors, friends, and family enjoying each other’s company. That is what horse showing is all about, and the OPHC is so happy to foster this environment at our shows. Looking ahead, the OPHC is done with shows for the year, but we encourage our members to keep getting out there and showing your Paint horses. The Fall Color Classic in Cloverdale, Ind., is going to be a huge show again this year, and lots of OPHC members will be attending. That show is held at the C Bar C Arena and is held from Oct. 20-23. There will be eight judges, and this show is always in APHA’s Top 20 shows of the season. We would love to see you all there!
The Miami Valley Horse Show Association (MVHSA) is excited to see you at our next show for an opportunity to earn points for awesome year-end awards and prizes. To become a member and to start earning points for awards, visit our website: www. mvhsa.comMVHSAis the perfect way to spend time with those who share similar interests. It is easy to get started, and we are dedicated to celebrating members who put countless hours of hard work into perfecting their craft. In March, we gave away $7,000 worth of prizes to those who earned yearend awards. This last month we gave $1,000 in scholarship money to Isabella O’Daniel, one of our youth members. She is set to begin her newest journey at Bowling Green State University in the fall. We wish her all the best! Our members are what make MVHSA the outstanding organization that it is. Ranging from youth to adult, we offer a family friendly showing environment that centers on the development of our youth. We are happy to meet you and hope that you attend one of our shows as an exhibitor or spectator to see our group in action.
September 2022 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL 31 Mt. Hope Auction Sale Barn Phone (330) 674-6188 Fax: (330) 674-3748 For more information contact Steve, Thurman or Chester www.mthopeauction.comMullet
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demo Scheduled at Wayne County Fair
Final Show at Garwood Arena
VICE PRESIDENT,
The tradition continues with the Northern Ohio Outlaws hosting the annual Ohio State Shoot. The club would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers who make these events successful but a special thank you to Ron and Diane Kiko of Kiko Meats who sponsored the shoot and donated the Saturday night meal to all the participants.Congratulations to all the winners! The Ohio State Champion Chinks made by Jim Bussell of Proghorn Leather were awarded to our overall cowboy of the weekend, Christopher McElyea and the overall cowgirl Tammy Angeletti. Reserve cowboy was George Hampe and reserve cowgirl was Brianna King. Beautiful Montana Silversmith buckles were presented to all the class winners: L1: Lyndsay Rush, L2: Amanda Rinz, L3: Olivia Navratil, L4: Mollie Himes, L5: Jennifer Treas, L6: Brianna King, M1: Rich Gross, M2: Tye Alleshouse, M3: Jordan Heald, M4: Jarod Limbach, M5: Christopher McElyea M6: George Hampe, SL1: Rhonda Hamilton, SL2: Anjanelle Hennebert, SL3: Ann Smith, SL4: Lisa Jones, SL5: Tammy Angeletti, SM1: Steve Tschiegg, SM2: Gregory Durnell, SM3: Vernon Shaw, SM4: Jim Bussell, SM5: Steve Keech, SM6: Mark Hallink, Wrangler: Georgia Treas, Wrangler Open: Chelsea Travelpiece.Interested in learning more about the sport of cowboy mounting shooting? The club will be hosting a demo during the Wayne County Fair at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15. You can also come and visit us at our last shoot of the year Oct. 7-9 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Dwayne Joyner Tony Ruper Janessa Hill Emily Soehnlen
Pinto Horse Association of Ohio
32 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Northern Ohio Outlaws
Pictured left to right: President Dwayne Joyner, Vice President Tony Ruper, Overall Cowgirl Tammy Angeletti, Reserve Cowgirl Brianna King, Reserve Cowboy George Hampe, Overall Cowboy and Overall Winner Christopher McElyea, Diane Kiko and Ronald Kiko.
by Leslie Watson
SECRETARY,
Scheduled in September
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As the kids go back to school and summer begins to wind down so do the horse shows. However, the Pinto Horse Association of Ohio has one final show on Sept. 23-25 at Garwood Arena in Columbiana. This is a totally new venue for Ohio Pinto and we look forward to seeing everyone there.We had a great show in July at the University of Findlay Western Farm, with both new and old members. Every horse that exhibited at that show also received a T-shirt courtesy of Ohio Pinto, its many generous sponsors. Ohio Pinto would like to thank our 2022 sponsors! Big Dee’s Tack, State Line Tack, Industrial Farm Co, Industrial Farm Barn, Meyer Heritage Farm, Designated Designer APHA Stallion, Harnish Performance Horses, Stohlman Training Center, DeGraff Stables, Orman Show Horses, SS Performance Horses, Dream Away Farms, Diamond K Farms, Puddles Palace Kennels, Wolfe Creative Care, Crowley Family Dental of Sandusky, Dona Kennedy, McKenzie Family, Dick and Nancy Bredemeier, In Loving Memory of Leon Hoernschemeyer and Joanne Baker, Fairway Farm Pintos, Edie Kuns, Moser Family, The Big Red Barn, Three Ponys Farm, Megan Schott, Hill’s Family, MSPB&O, Brown Acre Designs, and PEMF Healing By Kris. We couldn’t do it without your continued support of our association!OhioPinto offers a full slate of classes across many divisions and offers weekend high points at all of our shows. We would like to wish everyone safe travels in all of your equine ventures and we look forward to seeing you down the road.
PRESIDENT, Kaylee Clagett VICE PRESIDENT, Angie Wolfe SECRETARY, Leslie Watson TREASURER, Amy Leibold EMAIL, diamondkfarm20@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.ohiopinto.net
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34 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Pure Gold Stables Fall Series, New Clinics and Much More at Pure Gold Horse Stables by Shae Marshall July’s Summer Jumper Show, Freedom Jumpers, was amazing! So many new faces! Special thank you to everyone who came out and to all our volunteers, you should have received your PG Gift Card via email. Congrats to our July show winners: Erin Bormuth and Luna, Julie Kent and Queen Of The Night, Emily F. and Wish, Megan G., Ella H. and Shamrock, Aliza D. and Shamrock, Maya Doskocil and Neblina, Ashley B., Cadence and King, Brooke Kulasa and After Hours, and Brooke Hower. Points have been uploaded to our website.TheSummer Jumper Series is coming to an end with our Fall Series taking place along with several other events and new clinics. Make sure to check out our website at www. Puregoldequine.com.Needaplacetohold your event or clinic? Give us a call! We offer a wide range of arena rentals, along with overnight stalls, and electric camping hookups! Contact our Event Manager Shae at 330/704-9459 to receive pricing and availability. BARN MANAGER, Heather Birkmire, 814/746-2664 EVENT MANAGER, Shae Marshall, 330/704-9459 LOCATION, 3325 State Route 45, Salem, Ohio WEBSITE, www.puregoldequine.com MOVING? TAKE THE CORRAL WITH YOU! Place Mailing Label Here (from last issue) New Address City State Zip Mail to: Horsemen’s Corral, PO Box 32, Lodi, OH 44254 or email address change to: michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. A Fun Family Ride Each August by Kristen Humble
Each year the MTRA offers several rides that cross the state where members have an opportunity to earn a wooden trophy for the completion of that ride, but did you know they also offer stationary rides like the May Blossom Ride and the August Family Ride? These rides allow members to ride and camp at the same trail camp for the duration of a week. It’s a nice chance for members to do some circle riding in some of our best camps and not have to move rigs each morning. This year’s August Ride is being held at Goose Creek Trail Camp near Grayling in northern Michigan. There are great trails going around lakes, through the Manistee River using the famous horse staircase, and through various landscapes including pine trees as well as open areas. The trail riding around Goose Creek is some of the best Michigan has to offer. If you ride to the east on the shore to shore trail you can go for about 25 miles but just outside of camp there is a great big hill that boasts the ‘Continental Divide’ of Michigan where all water that flows to the east of the hill goes out to Lake Huron and all water that flows west of it goes to Lake Michigan. Riding out to the west you can go another 25 miles in nice sandy terrain with options of trails that turn off the main shore to shore trail. Along with great trail riding, there are some nice local stops to visit close to the Goose Creek Trail Camp. In a nearby area, campers can go get a wet burrito at the Frederick Inn or drive out to Grayling for an all you can eat fish dinner at Shirleys In the Woods. Another great destination is to ride a few miles on the horses into town and have donuts at the Goodales bakery. There are lots of single-track trails, and old railroad beds to explore your way through. Like all of our rides, people enjoy their horse time and the riding, but it’s never just about that. Many members are busy planning activities for the kids that attend this ride as well. Did you know that in the MTRA kids ride and stay for free and all the activities on the Family Ride are fully funded through club donations? It’s our club’s way of building the future membership and it’s a great deal for families. Some of the activities we have planned for this year are tubing/ kayaking, horse crafts, rock painting, scavenger hunt, horse trivia contest, making musical instruments, an outdoor movie theater, tie-dye, stick horse race, a painted/costume parade, and making ooblek and sugar scrubs. We try to have a craft everyday in the afternoon and an activity each night to keep the kids and adults entertained. Consider putting us on your radar for our Family Ride next year if this sounds like a good time to you. If you have questions about any of the rides or anything, don’t hesitate to ask. Many of our group members are active on a variety of Facebook group pages especially the one titled ‘MTRA Friends’. You can also check out our website at www.mtra.org to keep up to date with all the happenings. Ride on!
Barb Perkins and Tracy Evans crossing Manistee River. Kim Ross with kids.Savannah
PRESIDENT, Chuck Fanslow 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Al Davis SECRETARY, Kathleen Moss TREASURER, Mindy Ellis WEBSITE, www.mtra.org EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com PHONE, 989/723-1425
SEPT. 3-4 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points on the Portage Circuit #2 (Speed 3rd, Performance 4th), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 2770 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-7070398, www.ochf.net
SEPT. 10 — Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Karen, 740-385-3431
SEPT. 4 — Keystone Saddle Club Pleasure Show Series, 9 a.m., Glen Dunn Arena, 5695 Clay City Drive, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Find Keystone Saddle Club on Facebook
SEPT. 9-11 — Ranch Horse Association of Michigan Show, Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: Sam Holwerda, 616-8901190, samholwerda@yahoo.com, www. miranchhorse.com
SEPT. 10 — Mt. Hope Horse Sale, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, SEPT.www.mthopeuaction.com10—GibsonburgSaddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main, Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: Jerry Heaps, 419-351-9716, www. SEPT.gibsonburgsaddleclub.org10—Saturday Night Show, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club, 56095 Marietta Rd., Pleasant City, OH. FMI: Michelle Fellows, 740-294-7517
SEPT. 4 — Southeastern Ohio Horse Show Open Horse Show, Hartford County Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: Leighton Wetzel, 740SEPT.868-98474— 2022 Kick The Dust Up Buckle Series Open Horse Show, M&H Stable & Arena, 19092 Raven Rd., Salesville, OH. FMI: 740-801-0528 SEPT. 4 — Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Series, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joyce, 614-595-1850 SEPT. 4 — Golden Spur Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8 a.m., Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E. Co. Rd. 100 S., Lebanon, IN. FMI: goldenspurclub@gmail. com, www.goldenspursaddleclub.com
SEPT. 10 — Under The Oaks Open Show Series, 9 a.m., Crawford County Fairgrounds, 610 Whetstone St., Bucyrus, OH. FMI: Trisha, 419-563-5170, www. facebook.com/Under-the-Oaks-HorseShow-100709901542789 SEPT. 10 — Kick Off Your Show Clothes Fun Show, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center, 5563 Waterville-Swanton Rd., Swanton, OH. FMI: Myndi, 419-346-7195
SEPTEMBER 2022 SEPT. 1-4 — North American Clydesdale/ Shire Fall Classic All Feathered Showdown, 455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN. FMI: 712-887-4002, anne@hildretheequine.com
DISCLAIMER: The Horsemen’s Corral has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this calendar of events. However, the information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The Corral does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained herein. Where possible, event contact information is provided. Please “Call before you haul”.
SEPT. 3-4 — Ohio State POAC Labor Day Show, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, 1001 Fairview Dr., Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: 260519-5433, ohiostatepoac@hotmail.com
SEPT. 10 — Avon Lake Saddle Club Open Miniature Show Series & Hay Day, Weiss Field, 33141-33199 Webber Road, Avon Lake, OH. FMI: ALSC-365781246807991facebook.com/Avon-Lake-Saddle-Club-kathleen@getdependable.com,440-536-0145,www.
SEPT. 9-10 — Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness Level 2-Day Course, George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center, Lake Erie College, Mentor, OH. FMI: 440-375-8005, phess@lec.edu SEPT. 9-10 — Train Robbery, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com
SEPT. 9-11 — Autumn-at-Alum Trail Ride & Campout, Alum Creek Equestrian Campground, Howard Road, Delaware, OH. FMI: Theresa, 614-329-7453, tmbgoneriding@yahoo. com, groups/183153625056030https://www.facebook.com/
SEPT. 9-11 — Michigan Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Show, Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. FMI: www.michigan-fqhr.com
SEPT. 9-11 — 28th Annual Mule & Donkey Show, Holly Gray Park, Sutton, WV. FMI: Darrell & Karen Shaffer, 304864-0526, https://www.facebook.com/ WVMuleandDonkeyShow/
SEPT. 1-5 — Fairfield Co. OHC Chapter Annual Labor Day State Ride, Scioto Trails State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: cstreite@gmail.com, https://ffohc.com
SEPT. 10 — Parkinson Ride, Hickory Creek Ranch & Campground, 2516 Economite Rd., Tidioute, PA. FMI: 814-730-0499, SEPT.www.hickorycreekranch.com10—SouthernKentucky Team Penning Association Show, WKU L.D. Brown Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green, KY. FMI: Greg, 270-646-8495
SEPT. 10 — Rising Star Ranch Open Show Series, Rising Star Ranch, 11337 Watkins Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH. FMI: 502-494-5314, risingstarranchohio@gmail.com, www. risingstarranchohio.com
SEPT. 10 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E, Murray, KY. FMI: 270-705-9363, www.facebook.com/ wranglersinmurrayky/
SEPT. 9-10 — Ohio 4-H Horse Program Competitive Trail Ride, Caesar Creek State Park, Waynesville, OH. FMI: Dr. Kimberly Cole, 614-292-2625, cole.436@osu.edu, www.horse.osu.edu
SEPT. 10 — Keystone Saddle Club $1 Show Series, Glen Dunn Arena, Uhrichsville, OH. FMI: Find Keystone Saddle Club on SEPT.Facebook10 — TLC Equine Speed Show Year End Award Banque, Turtle Lake Campground, Beulah, MI. FMI: 231-2757353, turtlelakecampground@gmail.com
SEPT. 2 — Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Friday Fun Shows, 475 Commerce Drive, Iront, OH. FMI: Laura Adkins, 304-360-0013 SEPT. 2-3 — Fundamental & Trail Clinic w/ Kayla Schlabach, Vickers Nature Preserve, Canfield, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/
SEPT. 3 — Preble County OHC 2022 Speed & Fun Show Series, 10 a.m., Hueston Woods Horseman’s Camp, 4 Mile Valley Rd., Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Becky, 937-4174359, www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc SEPT. 3 — Valley View Farm Schooling Show Series, Knox County Fairgrounds, 601 Fairgrounds Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: 419564-1205, www.myvalleyviewfarm.comsarah@myvalleyviewfarm.com, SEPT. 3 — Hoover’s Mule & Horse Show, 1 p.m., Christian County Ag Expo Center, 2850 Pembroke Rd., Hopkinsville, KY. FMI: Jonathan, 270-305-2807 SEPT. 3-4 — 2-Day Ride-In-Sync Clinic, Terry Myers Training Center, 4170 Stover Road, Ostrander, OH. FMI: www.facebook.com/CarrollCountyOHCarea),Party,SEPT.www.TMTrainingCenter.com740-666-1162,3-4—CarrollCountyOHCTrailWorkJeffersonLakeStatePark(dayrideRichmond,OH.FMI:330-323-1705,
SEPT. 10 — Erie County OHC Poker Ride, 9 a.m., Edison Woods MetroPark, Berlin Heights, OH. FMI: 419-750-8285, of-OHC-210826465600985www.facebook.com/Erie-County-chapter-https://
SEPT. 2-4 — Farmhouse Living Fair “Wild Horses” & Michiana Antique Festival Country Music Fest, Berrien County Fairgrounds, Berrien Springs, MI. FMI: 269-625-0364, www.facebook.com/ SEPT.travelersmarketevent2-5—LaborDay Weekend—Team Sorting/Cattle Weekend, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com
38 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Corral Calendar Livestock Sale Every Monday Hay at Noon Livestock 12:30 p.m. 102 Buckeye Street Sugarcreek, Ohio (330) 831 1720 Tackwww.sugarcreekstockyard.comEVERYFRIDAYat11a.m.•Horsesat2p.m. HORSE SALE Send consignment information for posting on Facebook info@sugarcreekstockyards.comto HORSE AND TACK SALE Friday and Saturday NOVEMBER 25-26 Horses sell Friday • Tack sells Saturday The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us, creating a great deal of uncertainty within the horse show industry. It is simply impossible for the Horsemen’s Corral to keep up with event cancellations prior to going to print. Please take care of yourself, your family and your horses. Now more than ever...CALL BEFORE YOU HAUL! Please turn to page 40
SEPT. 3-4 — Miami Valley Horse Show Association Fall Open Show, 9 a.m., Preble County Fairgrounds covered arena, Eaton, OH. FMI: Betsie Moore, 937-418-2378, moorebetsie@gmail.com
SEPT. 10 — Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp Mountain Trail Challenge, 10 a.m., 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740-478-2520, www.pinecreekhc.com
SEPT. 5 — Fall Hunter Pace, Horse Hill Acres, 2305 Timber Rd., Bergholz, OH. FMI: 740381-6705, www.horsehillacres.comhorsehillacres@gmail.com, SEPT. 9 — High Steel Rodeo Productions Fun Show, 5;30 p.m., 2211 Kinsman Rd. NW, North Bloomfield, OH. FMI: 440-685SEPT.4487 9 — Pretzel Arena 2022 Friday Night Barrel Show, 3783 Moyers Road, Bruceton Mills, WV. FMI: 304-288-1992, jonileep@ aol.com, www.pretzelarena.com
SPAGHETTI DINNER • 6 P.M. $10/Adults • $5/Kids under 12 includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, tea or water. DESSERT CONTEST Make your favorite scary dessert to be judged and shared. Prize to the winner! 5 GAMES OF HAUNTED BINGO • 4 P.M. $5 each or $25 for 5 cards. Winners receive $25 gift cards for each of the 5 cards played! Show to Start at 12 P.M. Must be registered by 11:30 A.M. 1. Pumpkin Barrel Race 2. Witches Broom Race (Flags) 3. Pumpkin Drop 4. Vampire Hole (Keyhole) 5. Spooky Scurry * Cake Walk $2 to enter * 6. Ghost Run (Down & Back) 7. Mummy Race (Ribbon Race) 8. Spider Webb Stakes 9. Eyeballs and Spoons (Egg & Spoon) * Costume Contest * Creek Side Horse Park 7369 Mottice Drive SE Waynesburg, Ohio www.premiermountntrail.com44688SpookyFunClasses:$5per class Day Wrist Bands: Includes the show, dinner and bingo! $60 Adults and $45 Kids Under 12 • High Point Winner receives a Creek Side Horse Park Pass and a PMT 2023 Membership. • Reserve High Point Winner receives a PMT 2023 Membership SILENT AUCTION • 50/50 RAFFLE
SEPT. 17 — Bring The Bling Horse Show, Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH. FMI: Leah Creamer, 419-203-5064
SEPT. 17-18 — Indiana Pinto Jubilee, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: www. SEPT.indianapinto.com17-18—Spring Into Summer Ranch Show series, TSQHA Show Complex, 3772 Harlansburg Rd., New Castle, PA. FMI: SEPT.sisranchshow@gmail.com17-18—WestVirginia Quarter Horse Association Show, Winfield Riding Club, 5449 St. Rt. 34, Winfield, WV. FMI: www. wvqhafuturities.com
SEPT. 17 — LaRue County Saddle Club Western Pleasure/Ranch Fun Show, 210 Goodin-Williams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806
SEPT. 17 — West KY Jackpot Speed Series, Fredonia Valley Riding Club, 201 Dalton Rd., Fredonia, KY. FMI: Blair, 270-350-5460
SEPT. 11 — Rising Star Ranch Schooling Show, 9 a.m., Rising Star Ranch, 11337 Watkins Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH. FMI: 502494-5314, risingstarranchohio@gmail. com, www.risingstarranchohio.com
SEPT. 22-25 — Mule Days, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www.smokeriseranch. com
SEPT. 23 — Kal-Val Saddle Club Pleasure & Speed Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI.
FMI: Melissa Shrader, 269-808-7573 SEPT. 23-25 — OWHA Annual Fall Round Up, Champagne County Fairgrounds, Urbana, OH. FMI Laura, 567-674-3421, www.owha.org SEPT. 23-25 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Fall Wind Up Show, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH.
SEPT. 22-24 — Ty Evans Mulesmanship Clinic, Smoke Rise Ranch Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: Mark Jellison, 740-828-2453, jjelly94@hotmail. com, www.tsmules.com/2022-clinics
SEPT. 15-18 — MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farmlane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 616-225-8211, www. miquarterhorse.com
SEPT. 17 — IBRA Approved WV, NBHA WV03, WV, OH, PA NPBA Show, Turn and Burn Arena, 768 Sawmill Lane, Glen Easton, WV. FMI: Kilie Bungard, 304-238-4669
SEPT. 10-11 — Great Lakes Fall Harvest Appaloosa Show, Champions Center, Springfield, OH. FMI: Jim Hollis, 269-2146194, www.glaphc.com
SEPT. 10-11 — Don’t Break The Bank Summer Series, Mercer County Fairgrounds, 1001 W. Market St., Celina, OH. FMI: Baily, 567-644-5761
SEPT. 18 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, Lewis Road Riding Show Grounds, Cleveland MetroParks, Olmsted Falls. FMI: 440-781-5060, www. angelshavenhorserescue.org
SEPT. 10-11 — Valley City Saddle Club Fun Show and Summer Series, Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 entrance), Medina, OH. FMI: 440-334-6434, valleycitysaddleclub@yahoo.com, https:// valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com/
SEPT. 23-25 — Mid-West Regionals, Madision County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm Street, London, OH. FMI: midohiomarauders.commidohiomarauders@gmail.com,740-206-7214,www.
SEPT. 11 — Steubenville Saddle Club Show, 8675 State Route 152, Richmond, OH. FMI: Visit on FB @ Steubenville Saddle Club
SEPT. 24 — Mounted Archery Halloween Shoot/Premier Mount N Trail Halloween Fun Show, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark. com, www.premiermountntrail.com
SEPT. 17-18 — Mountain Trail Competition & Championship, Creek Side Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, www.creeksidehorsepark. SEPT.com 17-18 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Comacheros I & II Shoot, 9 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Karen Davis, 330719-3290 SEPT. 17-18 — Ranch Roping Practice & Competition, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740767-2624, www.smokeriseranch.com
SEPT. 10-11 — Mid Ohio Dressage Association East Meets West Schooling Show, Four Star Quarter Horses, 10156 Marysville Rd., Ostrander, OH. FMI: www. midohiodressage.com
SEPT. 11 — Albany Independent Fair Horse Show, 9 a.m., Albany Fairgrounds, 5120 Washington Road, Albany, OH. FMI: 740707-6677, www.albanyindependentfair.org
SEPT. 21 — Equine Legislative Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI. FMI: www.michiganhorsecouncil.com
SEPT. 17 — Madison County OHC Gymkhana Series, Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: www.tri-cotrails.comOH.Ride,SEPT.ohiovalleyteampenningMay,ClarksonTrainingAssociationSEPT.com/MadisonCountyOHCGymkhanavhttps://www.facebook.17—OhioValleyTeamPenningSortingSeries,TreharneCenter,49053Fredericktown-Rd.,Negley,OH.FMI:John814-397-3265,www.facebook.com/17—Tri-CoTrailAssociationFall2662DowningSt.SW,EastSparta,FMI:EllenVanPelt,330-323-2834,
SEPT. 22-25 — Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: www.tetwphs.com
SEPT. 24 — 13th Annual Gallipolis Shrine Club Benefit Trail Ride sponsored by Gallia OHC, O.O. McIntyre Park, 518 Dan Jones Road, Gallipolis, OH. FMI: Clarence Hill, 740-645-0343SEPT.24—Classical Attraction Dressage Schooling Show/Championship, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: CADSrider@gmail.com, www. SEPT.cadsdressage.org24—Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Point Show, 10 a.m., 4200 Overton Road, Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie Horsky, 419-496-6549, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com
40 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Corral Calendar Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction Followed by Ponies & Horses Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street Wooster, Ohio 44691 Saturday, October 8, 2022 8:30 a.m. Tack & Equipment 12 p.m. Mini Donkeys & Mini Ponies Horses & Ponies to follow. All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope. Commission Rates is as follows: Each animal $25 plus 10%, Tack 20%, Saddles & Carts 10%, No sales $25. Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins: $30. Terms of Sale: Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. Out-of-State checks must have letter of credit from your bank. Coggins and health papers required on out-of-state animals. For More DanielAuctioneerInformation:Schrock Ohio License #2015000116 (330) 763-0905 • schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com Nearby Places to Stay Best Western (330) 264-7750 Super 8 (330) 439-5766 Hampton Inn (330) 345-4424 2022 AUCTION DATE November 26 Continued from page 38 Please turn to page 42
SEPT. 23-25 — IBRA Barrel Bash, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740-4782520, www.pinecreekhc.com
SEPT. 10-11 — IQHAA Amateur AQHA Fall Show, Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: 317-771-0854, SEPT.www.iqha.com10-11— Daybrook Saddle Club Saturday & Sunday Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Michael Booth, SEPT.304-288-012310-11— Mounted Archery Clinic with Natasha Hockaden, Kentucky Cowtown Arena, 201 Wainscott Rd., Williamstown, KY. FMI: wghorsetraining@gmail.com
SEPT. 17-18 — Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show Series, 9 a.m., Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, OH. FMI: Jenny, 740-474-8000, www.soqpa.com
SEPT. 22-25 — Ohio NBHA State Finals, Circle G Arena, 10816 Verona Rd., Lewisburg, OH. FMI: 740-253-5549, SEPT.iceward66@gmail.com23—HenryCounty Saddle Club Hump Day Barrels, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: 765-524-2400, hcsaddle@ gmail.com, www.hcsaddleclub.com
SEPT. 11 — Valley City Saddle Club 2022 Summer Series, Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 entrance), 720 W. Smith Road, Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434, www. valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com
SEPT. 23-25 — Michigan Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Carol, 517-655-4712, rtrainct@aol.com
SEPT. 17 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Run on the River Speed Show, Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 2770 W. State Rt. 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-707-0398, www.ochf.net
SEPT. 15-17 — Hermanson-Kist Fall All Breed Horse Sale, Kist Livestock, Mandan, ND. FMI: Dave Hermanson, horseauctionsusa.comBidding:www.kistlivestockauction.com.701-400-8188,OnlineBridget,336-904-8903,info@
SEPT. 17 — Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp Guided Trail Ride, 9 a.m., 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740478-2520, www.pinecreekhc.com
SEPT. 17 — Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association Show, Buckhorn Ranch Arena, 108 Simmons Lane, West Sunbury, PA. FMI: 724-290-6949, buckhornoffice.108@gmail. com, www.buckhornarena.com
FMI: SEPT.www.ohiopinto.net23-25—NorthWest Region OHC Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Van Buren State Park, 13591 Twp. Rd. 218, Van Buren, OH. FMI: Sharon Smith, 419-7219306, laceybarjack@yahoo.com
SEPT. 16 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Friday Night Lights Contesting Show, 6:30 p.m., Geauga County Fairgrounds East Show Ring, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us SEPT. 16 — Hoppel’s Arena Friday Night Lights, 6 p.m., 40891 State Route 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330-424-2051 SEPT. 16-17 — Fall Barrel Bash, WB Ranch, Swanton, OH. FMI: Brad, 419-583-6737 SEPT. 16-18 — 2022 State Ride & Chili CookOff, Mohican Memorial State Forest, 975 ODNR Mohican Rd. 51, Perrysville, OH. FMI: Peggy, 216-970-3416, www.facebook. com/AshlandOHC
SEPT. 18 — Great Lakes Dressage Club Schooling Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: Kara Maruszak, 440-655-9376, k_maruszak@ yahoo.com, greatlakesdressageclub.com
SEPT. 17 — Daybrook Saddle Club Saturday Show, 1650 Days Run Rd., Fairview, WV. FMI: Michael Booth, 304-288-0123
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OCT. 1 — Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Series, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. FMI: Joyce, 614-595-1850
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SEPT. 30 — Mounted Shooting and Horsemanship Clinic with Elizabeth Clavette, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Elizabeth, 303-887-6030 SEPT. 30 - OCT. 2 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association Show, Henderson Arena, Jackson, OH. FMI: Amy Roberts, 740-8198446, www.ohioranchhorseassociation.com SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 — Jefferson County OHC Joint Ride, Jefferson Lake State Park (main campground), Richmond, OH. FMI: Kristin, 330-323-1705, www.facebook.com/ CarrollCountyOHC SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 — OHC State Ride, Caesar Creek State Park Horse Camp, FurnasOgelsby Rd., Waynesville, OH. FMI: Paul, 916-212-0053, warren@ohconline.com SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 — Michigan Horse Council Statewide Trail Ride, D bar D Ranch, Chase, MI. FMI: www.michiganhorsecouncil.com SEPT. 30-OCT. 2 — Triple Ice Championships/Triple World Ranking Shows, Lettleiki Icelandics LLC, 6105 Eminence Pike, Shelbyville, KY. FMI: 502541-4590, www.lettleikiicelandics.com
OCT. 1 — 2022 NBHA KY 07 Show, Greenup County Fairgrounds, 158 East Main St., Greenup, KY. FMI: Anthony Brown, 606923-7667.
OCT. 1 — Penn-Ohio Barrel Racing Association Show, Buckhorn Ranch Arena, 108 Simmons Lane, West Sunbury, PA. FMI: 724-290-6949, www.buckhornarena.com
SEPT. 24 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Road, Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com
SEPT. 24 — Henry County Saddle Club Horse Show, 1700 Castle Highway, Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie Furlong, 502-595-7141
OCT. 1-2 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Fall Fuzzy Show (Speed 1st, Performance 2nd), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: Brianne, 419-707-0398, www.ochf.net
OCT. 2 — Golden Spur Saddle Club Open Horse Show, 8 a.m., Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1300 E. Co. Rd. 100 S., Lebanon, IN. FMI: goldenspurclub@gmail. com, www.goldenspursaddleclub.com
OCT. 1 — Ruggles Arena IBRA, NPBA Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419OCT.210-72041— 2022 Kick The Dust Up Buckle Series Open Horse Show, M&H Stable & Arena, 19092 Raven Rd., Salesville, OH. FMI: 740-801-0528
SEPT. 24-25 — #NoExcuses Connie Combs Clinics, Crazy Woman Ranch, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-595-1850 SEPT. 24-25 — Windfall Farm Show, Windfall Farm, 6898 WES Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: Erica Staib, 513-6803690, www.windfallfarmhorseshows.com
SEPT. 25 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Fun Show Series, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, Lancaster, OH. FMI: sohhinfo@gmail.com, www.facebook. Finals,SEPT.com/southernohioheartofhorsemanship26-OCT.1—IBRA2022NationalCBarCExpoCenter,Cloverdale,IN.
FMI: 502-239-4000, www.ibra.us
SEPT. 24-25 — Carroll County OHC Trail Work Party (w/free camping), Jefferson Lake State Park (day ride area), Richmond, OH. FMI: Kristin, 330-323-1705, www. facebook.com/CarrollCountyOHC
OCT. 1 — Southern Kentucky Team Penning Association Show, WKU L.D. Brown Expo Center, 406 Elrod Rd., Bowling Green, KY. FMI: Greg, 270-646-8495
OCT. 3-8 — Mid Ohio Pony, Draft Horse, Carriage & Tack Sale, Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330674-6188, thurman@mthopeauction. com, www.mthopeauction.com
SEPT. 24 — 2D Arena Horse Show, 39300 Mechanicsburg Road, Woodsfield, OH. FMI: SEPT.740-516-358024—Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Show, 475 Commerce Drive, Ironton, OH. FMI: Laura, 304-360-0013
OCT.www.kentuckyfallclassic.comArena,HorseOCT.alexa.breakthroughequine@gmail.comFMI:859-240-0507,6-9—UPHAChapter9KYFallClassicShow,KentuckyHorseParkAlltechLexington,KY.FMI:859-457-0841,7—LawrenceCountyHorseman’s
SEPT. 25 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit Fall Fun Show, 10 a.m., Henry County Fairgrounds, 821 South Perry Street, Napoleon, OH. FMI: Becky, 419-266-0411
SEPT. 25 — Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041 (text or call), rideatmsc.weebly.com
OCT. 6-9 — Stacked Super Show, Circle G Arena, Lewisburg, OH. Association Friday Fun Shows, 475 Commerce Drive, Ironton, OH. FMI: Laura Adkins, 304-360-0013 OCT. 7-9 — Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp Western Poker Run, 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740-4782520, www.pinecreekhc.com
OCTOBER 2022 OCT. 1 — Belmont County Saddle Club Jackpot Pole & Barrel Show, 4 p.m., 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, OCT.740-296-89581—Race For Breast Cancer Research Show, 11 a.m., Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH. FMI: Broken Halo Farm, FairgroundsShowOCT.937-266-2031,Fairground9OCT.brokenhalofarm18@gmail.com419-566-2451,1—GreeneCounty4-HGymkhana,a.m.,GreeneCountyFairgrounds,120Rd.,Xenia,OH.FMI:Jeannie,paintlady06@woh.rr.com1—ValleyViewFarmSchoolingSeries,KnoxCountyFairgrounds,601Rd.,Mt.Vernon,OH.FMI:419564-1205, www.myvalleyviewfarm.comsarah@myvalleyviewfarm.com,
OCT. 1-2 — IN Pinto Fall Finale, Henry County Saddle Club, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: www.indianapinto.com
SEPT. 27 - OCT. 23 — All American Quarter Horse Congress, Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. FMI: 614505-7200, info@quarterhorsecongress. com, www.quarterhorsecongress.com
SEPT. 24 — Horse Aid Live, Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY. FMI: cyndi3334@gmail.com, www.HorseAidLive.com
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OCT. 20-22 — The Horseman’s Mission, Harvest Ridge, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH. FMI: NewHenryOCT.thehorsemansmission.comhorsemanshio10@gmail.com,330-275-2877,www.21-22—MidwestHackneyFallSale,CountySaddleClub,321W100N,Castle,IN.FMI:Tom,502-664-5078
OCT. 8 — Poker Run Western Style, Salt Fork State Park Horseman’s Camp, Kimbolton, OH. FMI: Guernsey County OHC, 740-638-3010
OCT. 22 — Lawrence County Horseman’s Association Show, 475 Commerce Drive, Ironton, OH. FMI: Laura, 304-360-0013
OCT. 22 — Classical Attraction Dressage Fall Fun Show, Brecksville Stables, 11921 Parkview Dr., Brecksville, OH. FMI: CADSrider@gmail.com, www. cadsdressage.org
OCT. 8-9 — Northern Ohio Outlaw Cowboy Mounted Shoot, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover Street, Wooster, OH. FMI: northernohiooutlawsinfo@ gmail.com, www.nooutlaws.com
OCT. 8 — Belmont County Saddle Club Jackpot Pole & Barrel Show, 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Kelsey, 740-296-8958
OCT. 8-9 — Happily Ever After Horse Show Series, Delaware County Fair, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH. FMI: meghan@fairytalehorsefarm.com, https:// OCT.happilyeveraftershowseries.com8-9—WindfallFarmShow, Windfall Farm, 6898 WES Curt Lane, Goshen, OH. FMI: Erica Staib, 513-680-3690, www. OCT.windfallfarmhorseshows.com8-9—AmericanShetland Pony Club & IN Small Equine Association Show, 321 W 100N, New Castle, IN. FMI: 765-524-2400, www.hcsaddleclub.com
OCT.MadisonCountyOHCGymkhanav8—ShoeingfortheWestern Dicipline Clinic, Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover, OH. FMI: Lori McDade, 330-447-7534
OCT. 7-9 — Preble County OHC State Ride Weekend & Speed/Fun Show, Hueston Woods Horseman’s Camp, 4 Mile Valley Rd., Morning Sun, OH. FMI: Becky, 937-4174359, www.facebook.com/groups/pcohc
OCT. 14-15 — Fundamental & Trail Clinic with Kayla Schlabach, Vickers Nature Preserve, 10334 W. Akron-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. FMI: kayla@downunderhorsemanship. com, kaylaschlabachmethodambassadorwww.facebook.com/
OCT. 22-23 — East Coast Outlaws CMSA Event, Keystone Horse Center, Bloomsburg, PA. FMI: www.eastcoastoutlaws.com
OCT. 8-9 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fall Roundup (Free Fun Show & Cowboy Gospel Music), 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Stan Bosler, 330-6075106, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com
OCT. 14-16 — Tri-County Trail Association Halloween Ride Weekend, 2662 Downing St. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen Van Pelt, 330-323-2834, www.tri-cotrails.com
OCT. 15 — Buckin’ Ohio Pro Bull Riding, 8154 Garman Road, Burbank, OH. FMI: 330-624-7205, www.buckinohio.com OCT. 15 — Erie Hunt and Saddle Club Closing Day, 6840 Old State Rd., Edinboro, PA. FMI: Heidi Zuck, 814-450-7380, www. eriehuntand saddleclub.org
OCT. 19-23 — 2022 MPHC Fall Color Classic, C Bar C Expo Center, 253 W. Stardust Rd., Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Kathy Avolt, 765-7144324, www.miphc.com
OCT. 28 — Wayne County Saddle Club Contest Fun Show & Buckle Series, 7 p.m., 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-844-4041, www. waynecountysaddleclub.com
OCT. 8 — Hoover’s 3rd Annual Mule & Draft Horse Colt Sale, 9:30 a.m., 440 Tress Shop Rd., Trenton, KY. FMI: Jonathan Hoover, 270-305-2807, www.hooversauctions.com
OCT. 14-16 — 7th Annual Red Hill Mule Days, Red Hill Horse Camp, 4604 Red Hill Rd., Livingston, KY. FMI: WashingtonVanOCT.www.redhillhorsecamp.com606-308-5900,15—BringTheBlingHorseShow,WertCountyFairgrounds,1055S.St.,VanWert,OH.FMI:Leah Creamer, 419-203-5064
FacebookOH.Show,OCT.ninefortyequestrianconnection@gmail.comConnection,8—KeystoneSaddleClubHalloweenGlenDunnArena,Uhrichsville,FMI:FindKeystoneSaddleClubon
OCT. 8 — Madison County OHC Gymkhana Series, Madison County Fairgrounds Coughlin Arena, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/
OCT. 8-9 — #NoExcuses Connie Combs Clinic, Hinerman Arena, Blacksville, WV. FMI: Natasha Zunack, conniecombs.com/conniecombs0331@icloud.com,575-513-0066,http://
OCT. 8-9 — Fall Classic Catalog Horse Sale (8th) and 25th Annual Fall Colt & Yearling Catalog Sale (9th), Farmers & Ranchers Livestock Commission Company, Inc., Salina, KS. FMI: 785-825-0211, www. fandrlive.com
OCT. 8 — Kal-Val Saddle Club Fun Show, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. FMI: Melissa Shrader, 269-808-7573
OCT. 8 — 2022 Central Kentucky Riding For Hope Annual Tack Sale, 4185 Walt Robertson Rd., Lexington, KY. FMI: 859231-7066, volunteers@ckrh.org, www. OCT.ckrh.org8— Double Y Saddle Club Contesting Show, 1761 Hendricks Ford Rd., Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Toni Walker, 317-670-7619
OCT. 14-16 — Ohio Paint Horse Club Annual Trail Ride, Mohican-Memorial State Forest, St. Rt. 97, Loudonville, OH. FMI: Elaine Bennett, 419-704-1854
OCT. 16 — Hoosier Quarter Pony Association Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., Davis Ranch, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: Victoria Hill, 812-878-0216
OCT. 12-15 — Thoroughbred Makeover, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. FMI: info@retiredracehorseprojects.org, www. OCT.tbmakeover.org13-16— Midwest Ranch Horse Classic, C Bar C Expo, 1501 County Rd., 925 SE, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: Lance Kingrey, 812267-1027, www.indianaranchhorse.com
OCT. 28-30 — Landsafe Equestrian Safety Clinic, Michael Willham Eventing, 400 Ledge Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: https:// OCT.landsafeequestrian.com28-30—IBRABarrel Bash, Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740-4782520, www.pinecreekhc.com
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OCT. 9 — LaRue County Saddle Club Western Pleasure/Ranch Fun Show, 210 Goodin-Williams Rd., Hodgenville, KY. FMI: Stephanie Florence, 270-735-2806
OCT. 22 — Hocking County Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Hocking County Fairgrounds, Logan, OH. FMI: Chrissy Robers, 740-6032073, hchorsehsow@gmail.com
OCT. 15 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 3385 State Highway 80 E, Murray, KY. FMI: 270-705-9363, FMI:Arena,SeriesOCT.kentuckydressageassociation.comArena,IOCT.inphc.orgindianapainthorseclub@gmail.com,321ClubOCT.conniecombs.com/conniecombs0331@icloud.com,OH.Clinic,OCT.wranglersinmurrayky/www.facebook.com/15-16—#NoExcusesConnieCombsCrazyWomanRanch,Lancaster,FMI:NatashaZunack,575-513-0066,http://15-16—IndianaPaintHorseShow,HenryCountySaddleClub,W100N,NewCastle,IN.FMI:www.15-16—2022KDAFallClassic&II,KentuckyHorseParkRolexLexington,KY.FMI:www.16—2022KickTheDustUpBuckleOpenHorseShow,M&HStable&19092RavenRd.,Salesville,OH.740-801-0528
OCT. 8 — Saddle Up For Sight, The Trifecta: Dressage, Endurance & Trail Obstacle, Frienship Park, Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Raylord, OH. FMI: 940 Equestrian
OCT. 26-NOV. 6 — National Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena, Lexington, KY. FMI: 516-753-3389, www. nhs.org
OCT. 8 — Buckeye Mini Horse & Donkey Auction, 8:30 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com
OCT. 14-16 — Fall Round Up—Team Sorting/ Cattle Weekend, Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-7672624, www.smokeriseranch.com
OCT. 29 — Trail Obstacle Clinic & Challenge with Amy Lent, Kentucky Cowtown Arena, 210 Wainscott Rd., Williamstown, KY. FMI: Amy Lent, 859-536-0287 OCT. 29-30 — Outlaw Mounted Shooters Saddle Series, The Circle Bar C Ranch, 1424 Bluegrass Pkwy., LaGrange, KY. FMI: 502322-4861, circlebarc95@yahoo.com, www. OCT.circlebarcranch.com29-30—USMGA Fall Finale, Kentucky Horse Park Rolex Stadium, Lexington, KY. FMI: 502-836-4589, www.usmga.us
NOVEMBER 2022 NOV. 3-6 — Dressage Professionals Initiative (Nov. 3-4) and Open Clinic Rides (Nov. 5-6), Flow Equestrian, 9269 Stafford Road, Chagrin Falls, OH. FMI: www. NOV.nodarider.org5-6—4 Man Ranch Rodeo (5th) and 3 Man Ranch Roping Competition (6th), Smoke Rise Ranch, 6751 Hunterdon Rd., Glouster, OH. FMI: 740-767-2624, www. NOV.smokeriseranch.com5—Ruggles Arena IBRA, NPBA Speed Show, 2651 Township Road 155, Cardington, OH. FMI: Janet Ruggles, 419210-7204 NOV. 5 — Horse Auction, 11 a.m., Pine Creek Horseman’s Camp, 23937 Big Pine Road, South Bloomingville, OH. FMI: 740478-2520, www.pinecreekhc.com For more equine events visit the Corral www.thehorsemenscorral.comwebsite
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46 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 View From the Cheap Seats by Sarah Vas
It’s time for year-end championships again. For those that still have gas in your tank, literally, and a trailer packed for the big show, I share my non-traditional Must Have’s and Must Do’s. Toilet Paper. I’m not implying that those industrial sized rolls of non-perforated splinter paper stocked in most coliseum bathrooms couldn’t pull double duty (see what I did there?) and sand a hoof or two but… having your own roll of soft 3-ply at your service can be the thing that makes or breaks your most critical sitting trot or ‘drop-your-stirrups’ equitation pattern. Dressage Crotch makes the headlines but not so much, the dreaded Horse Show Hiney. We’ve all dropped trousers in the corner of a stall or squatted in a half-open horse trailer. We’ve sought out the least used restroom at a multiday event when our bathroom needs finally require a little longer attention. Do yourself a little self-care favor and pack a plush pocket full of your finest top shelf quilted tissue. Your backside and your breeches will thank you for it. Celebratory Supplies. Of course it’s exciting and supremely satisfying when the hard work and luck align just right and put you in the winner’s circle. But for every ride that actually produces a rosette or belt buckle, there’s a throng of ‘almost in the ribbons’ and ‘personal bests’ moseying back to the barns. Make a stink over the wins but also, celebrate the survivors, too. The aforementioned toilet paper will also gently dry the tears. But once that streaky faced stable mate emerges from behind the tack curtains, crack open whatever cold one suits the stage. Ambush your best groom with a hearty coating of Silly String and Confetti Cannons. Chime in on a group rendition of Jolly Good Fellow for your fearless trainer. You’ve reached the end of another long, exhausting show season. Just celebrate however it seemsMemoryfit.
Makers. There are friends you only see from the rail or the wash rack. Many of those competitors become our cherished compadres. Make it a priority to take those awkward selfies and candid pics with your equestrian circles. Video some of the chaotic pre-class prep. Be that fun barn that sets up a photo booth opportunity outside your stalls. Schedule a glamour shot mini session with the show photographer. Heck, treat your patience pony to a “We Weren’t Excused” photo shoot. You’re way more likely to purchase a perfectly posed picture with your lipstick fresh and your horse draped in all its ribbons than another hasty rail shot as the ribbon girl awkwardly side eyes your fussing horse who is clearly over it. Immortalize more than just the same old, same old. Grab every chance to capture the grit and grins of it all. Pain Relievers. I can speak from extensive experience. The horse show grind catches up to me and mine long before the drive home. Beyond the industry standard medical interventions I gloriously utilize, I’ve discovered some useful non-pharmaceutical options. I throw a heating pad and refillable ice pack in the suitcase for back at the hotel. I keep track of my sun glasses and my spare set of comfy shoes. And I never pass up a chance to eat, sleep, or take a pee. I don’t forget my horses, either. Some kids benefit greatly from mid-show body work or a long hand walk between classes to minimize muscle tension. Soaked hay rations provide additional hydration to a hard-working gut. Even knowing how to turn out the lights in your barn aisle at night can help a horse get just a bit more rest in a strange location. Want to splurge? Book a local massage therapist that does house calls. Trailer calls? Stall Calls… whatever. Just imagine how a rejuvenating 11th hour chair massage would carry you, your trainer, or barn crew through that final push. Whatever you do, just be legal, be logical, and follow trusted professional suggestions. Hose Splitters. A brass fourway hose splitter is a staple in my horse show trunk! It’s loudly labeled with our farm name so it has half a chance of making it back home with me. It doesn’t matter if the closest hydrant is parked right in front of my camp or is a short march to the end of the shed row. If the layout allows, the hose splitter is unpacked early and my hose stays hooked up to one of the four taps. I extend the courtesy of the other open taps on the hydrant to my stable mates both left and right. Why do I bother? I want to use my own hose, when I want, as conveniently as possible. You’d be surprised how nice it is to have some level of jurisdiction over the only available water hydrant in your shed row. It cuts way down on every grubby barn rat hijacking your hose for their own use, too. The Extras versus The Essentials. By year’s end, you already know exactly what you’ve really used and what you’ve lugged along and never touched. Be objective. Take a long, hard look at that packing pile and consolidate like you’re headed up Mt. Everest without a sherpa. If you know you want to spruce up your clip job midshow, better bulk up your clipper kit. Extra batteries for the mini clippers, blade wash, extra sharp blades. But if you’ve been toting three kinds of shampoo all season and two haven’t even been opened, lighten the load. Leave the gun. Take the cannoli, folks. All I’m saying is this. You’ve trained. You’ve bled. You’ve cried and you’ve rung sweat out of everything. You’ve signed on for the inevitable whirlwind of the horse show life. The better you prepare for the last mile of the marathon, the easier it is to have a good attitude and great memories about what’s happening right under your nose. Or under your backside, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd.
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providing you’ve avoided the industrial toilet paper. Sarah Vas, a second-generation horsewoman, writes about her decades of adventure and mayhem among several breeds and disciplines, and countless equine educational endeavors both as student and teacher. Sarah owns and operates a continuation of her parents’ original business, Winfield Farm & Forge, Ltd., that which couldn’t currently exist without constant gratitude for Kevin, her very forgiving, ridiculously supportive husband. Together, they are quietly beginning to explore the Farm’s newest chapters, both in and out of the horse world. They are returning to Sarah’s family roots, this time as breeders of Arabian/ Welsh Sport Ponies for dressage and carriage while husband and wife indulge their pent up creativity producing a variety of rustic décor and iron work.
by Cathy Suffecool Have you seen it? What am I talking about now? Summer! It feels like it just started and now the kids are going back to school. (I always figured that when school starts, summer ends! I’m too old to change now!) I think my brain is still scrambled from Covid; I’m still waiting for it to unscramble.
Well, I guess if summer’s over, that means the fun is getting ready to start! At Classical Attraction Dressage Society (CADS), fall = fun. By the time you read this, our last regular show will be in the books. Our September show, on Sept. 27, will be our final show of the season. This show combines a regular schooling show with a Championship class in each level. For those riders competing, they can ride in the regular classes if they have qualified, they can also ride in the Championship class, which is the highest test in that level. This is a great way to celebrate the end of another show season. Just because the September show is the end of the regular season doesn’t mean that the fun is over. Our Fall Fun Show is Oct. 22. This is one of our favorite shows where our riders pull out all the stops. I’m sure that they are starting to work on their show outfit for that day as I type. Everyone is heavily encouraged to dress in costume and dress their horse too! We have had some very interesting riders and horses show up. Thing 1 and Thing 2, Scarecrow, zookeeper and an okapi, skeleton, the list goes on. Did I mention that our judge also comes in costume? If you’ve thought about coming to watch one of our shows, or even showing with us, this is the show! We don’t just do dressage schooling shows, fall is the perfect time to come and check out our trails. The Cleveland Metro Parks have created a fantastic system of trails throughout the park. There are short loops, medium loops, and a long loop. These trails are great for beginning riders and advanced riders. We’ve got flat trails, hilly trails, water crossings, bridges, road crossings, and even hikers and dog walkers. But the best part of our trails, the sheer beauty of the terrain. If you ride during the fall, you also have a chance to see all the beautiful colors along the paths. If you’ve been debating about hauling into ride, come on in. We have plenty of parking for trucks and trailers and we’re easy to get to, just off 77 at the Ohio Turnpike. Come and see what we love about this area!
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Fortunately, interlocking mats can come together to make the mats as close to one piece as possible. They cost a little more than straight edge mats, but they are way more cost effective than the one-piece option. At only about 100lbs each, they are much easier to manage and can be an easy DIY install. They often come in kits to fit stalls from 10’x10’ to 12’x12’. Custom styles and aisleways can be done with interlocking mats as well, but make sure that you check your measurements (especially if you are doing long aisles) to account for the difference in size when the pieces are interlocked. It can also be helpful to draw out a visual plan, so you know what pieces go where for ease of installation. When investing in this style of mats, it becomes more important that they are placed on a level surface. If the ground isn’t even, it can make it difficult to get the interlocking pieces to work together correctly and can eventually cause issues.
BEST. For the best option, refocusing back on the base is going to be the optimal way to invest in stall flooring. As mentioned before, the options are often between super hard concrete that can cause issues for your horses and increase odors with limited drainage or dirt or limestone which can shift and move under hoof overtime and be a pain for you to maintain and clean.
Starting with an even base is the key to having mats lay flat which will result in minimal future adjustments. The base will either be porous (like screenings, limestone, or dirt) or impervious (like concrete or asphalt). While any style of base will have pros and cons, adding rubber mats atop a well leveled and compacted base can help amend some of these inherent issues. For example, a horse will typically become sore when housed on a concrete floor, adding mats along with adequate bedding can help minimize these issues. Mats can help protect a limestone base from becoming uneven by reducing the impact of horses pawing and moving around the stall in habitual ways. Porous flooring does have the benefit of allowing some drainage that impervious flooring will not (unless drainage was built into the flooring).
Products like Paddock Slabs, made from recycled plastic material can be used for this purpose. The interlocking grids create a stable base that won’t move, once backfilled with an appropriate substrate, they provide needed drainage. The stabilized base is strong enough for heavy equipment, but ‘soft’ and supportive enough that once covered with interlocking mats your horse will have a comfortable place to rest and refresh for your next adventure together.
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Fortunately, there are innovative products that can be used to create a base that offers structure and drainage. Investing in a product that can stabilize a base like limestone while offering the opportunity of drainage is the best of both worlds.
Once you have your base established, you can select the mats that are best for you. We will look at three options that would be considered ‘good, better, and best’:
Flooring – Good, Better, Best
There are a lot of options available when it comes to choosing mats for your barn from budget friendly to state-of-the-art set-ups. It is a good idea to work with a retailer that you trust to explore your options, answer questions, and help get your project completed. The most important thing is making sure that whatever you decide on, it is with your horse’s health and comfort in mind, and they will surely thank you for it.
As summer comes to an end, the fall is a great time to get some projects done around the barn especially in preparation for the winter. Before horses are spending more time inside, maybe it’s a good idea to look at the stall floors and consider making some upgrades. Is the floor bare and uneven or covered with old mats that are askew making stall cleaning even more of a chore? Adding mats can have several benefits for horses and saves time and money in the long run. Mats create a supportive layer, protecting your animals from the damp, cold and hard surface which can result in soreness and fatigue. Stalls that are lined with mats are typically easier to clean and can help save on bedding costs. There are multiple rubber mat options from good, better, or best to fit virtually any budget.
GOOD. Like most horse people, you might be on a budget and are looking to get some of the benefits of adding rubber mats without breaking the bank. In this case, start with first quality straight edge mats. Straight edge mats are simply laid down next to each other in such a way to cover the stall. For a 12’x12’ stall, you will typically need six mats and for a 10’x12’ stall, you will need five mats if you are getting the standard size mats that come in 4’x6’x¾”. These mats are substantial in weight at about 100lbs each. While you might be tempted to go with a ½” mat to save a few dollars, they are typically not thick enough for horses when going on very hard surfaces. Because they are lighter than the ¾” mats, they can be more easily moved around by horses, which can mean more maintenance. However, if you want to add mats to your aisleway at a lower cost, ½” mats can be a great option. If you are really looking to stretch your budget, consider looking for second quality mats. Seconds are still new, but have some imperfections, typically on the edges. While not perfect like first quality mats, they can save you quite a bit in overall costs and still provide the support and traction your horse BETTERneeds..
If you are looking to upgrade from standard straight edge mats, the next best choice would be a one-piece mat to prevent horses from moving individual mats. One-piece mats are going to be significantly more expensive, and they will also weigh around 600lbs each. This means that they will most likely require professional installation because they can be very difficult to move around, which will only add to the cost.
by Lisa Kiley
Lisa Kiley is a lifelong horse enthusiast who has worked in the equine industry and shown horses for many years. She is a proud member of the Cashmans Horse Equipment Team. Cashmans Horse Equipment, located in Delaware, Ohio, has been providing top quality products to the equine and agricultural community for 40 years. They have a commitment to sourcing environmentally conscious merchandise and items made in the U.S.A. Cashmans strives to educate customers and provide products that put safety first so you can enjoy more time with the horses you love.
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The Commissioner of the IRS, Charles Rettig, was recorded as saying “…resources would go toward enforcement against those with the highest incomes, rather than Americans with actual income of less than $400,000.”1
• Partner with a bookkeeper to help you be accountable
• Use accounting software like QuickBooks Online to automate tasks
In my opinion, the IRS has an easier time finding faults through their automated systems and reviewing returns of those who are less likely to have the capabilities to fight an investigation. They also consider their staff and how many that are capable of preforming more difficult investigations, which are less and less. Now to follow up on my statement about schedule F filers being easy targets. Those are people in agriculture or raising horses for breeding and racing for a profit. They need to be operating with the intent to make a profit, like all businesses; many however, use this as an opportunity to avoid paying taxes. The system to flag these schedules subjecting them to higher audit rates. With all that being said, there are ways you can avoid triggering the system. Though nothing is guaranteed it is important to note being honest is probably your best bet. Here are a few other things that help too:
2. Office, U. S. G. A. (2022, May 7). Tax compliance: Trends of IRS audit rates and results for individual taxpayers by income. Tax Compliance: Trends of IRS Audit Rates and Results for Individual Taxpayers by Income | U.S. GAO. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://www.gao. gov/products/gao-22-104960 3. Service, I. R. (2021). Publication 225 (2021), Farmer’s Tax Guide. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://www.irs.gov/publications/p225
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• Make estimated tax payments on time Enlist professionals to help you operate your business. Hire people such as tax professionals, bookkeepers, and CPAs. Keeping in touch with your tax preparer will keep you aware of updates that impact your business, and you can evaluate how purchases and sales of assets impact your tax situation. They will also help you stay ahead of deadlines. Not to mention they can be there to support you if the IRS requests any information. When you hire a bookkeeper, they can do much of the manual labor of recording all incoming and outgoing transactions for your business. They will help you make use of accounting software so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy and not miss any deductions. Bookkeepers are great accountability partners too (pun intended!) You are more likely to keep good records when someone asks you for information to keep you on track. I personally take an active approach with my clients answering questions they have throughout the year by Christine Weisgarber
Let’s Be Honest
• Send 1099’s and report all 1099 income
It is important to understand that in this same article he also mentions return on investment and what they expect to gain when they spend money on an investigation. This makes me believe that it has more to do with time and money rather than honesty and lies. In fact, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, “Audits of the lowest-income taxpayers, particularly those claiming the EITC, resulted in higher amounts of recommended additional tax per audit hour…”2. It is more profitable for the IRS to audit those of lowerincome filers. (I would also like to state the IRS must be the only part the U.S. government that cares about their ROI to the demise of the taxpayer, seriously!).
• Use a tax preparer to file your return
• Keep your personal money separate in different accounts
• Expenses should be ordinary and necessary; not extravagant
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• Keep receipts—attach them to your transactions in QuickBooks
• Watch what you share on social media
• Have a mileage log for every vehicle used for business
When the news came that the Senate had passed a bill that would give the IRS the funding it needed to make improvements to their processes and hire many more auditors, I felt it best to address how that could impact equine business owners and other business owners alike. As of writing this the House has not cast their vote so there is the possibility that changes will be made, or it may not pass but most reports seem to say it is a done deal. President Biden is expected to sign it this coming week (third week of August). Either way there is something I have said, and I know other preparers have also been saying for years that are worth discussing again considering thisManynews.business owners refer to themselves as ‘too little’ or ‘small fish’ in the eyes of the IRS. I hear this more frequently from my farm clients. I cringe when I hear this and started disputing that belief. I believe if the IRS were to ever get funding to hire new auditors, they will train on the smaller fish that won’t fight back. It is also much easier for them to audit small businesses who lack the resources to prove or argue their cause. Another point to make is about how equine business owners, and other farms file. They are in a sense, an easy target. More on that later.
• Report your true income—for profit business should have a profit at least 3 of every 5 years
1. Rettig, C. (2022, May 1). Written testimony of Charles P. Rettig, commissioner Internal Revenue Service before the Senate Finance Committee on the IRS budget. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/written-testimony-of-charlesp-rettig-commissioner-internal-revenue-service-before-the-senate-finance-committee-on-theirs-budget
Christine Weisgarber has been around horses for more than half her life having experience with equine businesses and showing. She is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, member and supporter of the Massillon Saddle Club, and a proud mom of three young children. Her children were the deciding factor in opening her home-based business, Brazen Business Services LLC. Brazen, or brave, is exactly what it takes to start and run a business. She helps business owners navigate business decisions by providing accurate, up to date financial information for a more profitable business without wasted time and stress. Her services are online based with great customer service for bookkeeping and income tax services. For more information visit www.brazenbusinessservices.com
September 2022 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL 51 regarding operations and how certain decisions can impact their business. This is often regarding ordinary and necessary expenses verses what might be considered extravagant. I also prepare many of their tax returns allowing me to advise them in this way as well. Any professional you choose to use should be available to assist you throughout the year not just at tax time. This will put you at an advantage when it is time to file. Using accounting software, like QuickBooks online, will make it easier to track income and predict how much you will owe at tax time. You also will spend less time recording transactions because this software automates a lot of the work through something called bank feeds. It is really amazing the way this software can work for you. Whether you are sending invoices, paying bills, or tracking your income and expenses, this is a must for any size business. QuickBooks Online even has an app that you can always have with you, no computer needed in the barn! Even use it to snap receipts and have them digitally saved for quick reference if needed. The new software I mentioned above can also help you track mileage. There are a few details you need to have to deduct auto related expenses or deduct mileage. First is how many miles you’ve driven but that isn’t all. Beginning odometer readings with the ending reading for each trip. Also, why you made that trip. Don’t forget the date too! This will be something that can easily be requested for proof as justification of a deduction worth a good bit of money for most all businesses which could be disallowed forcing you, the business owner, to lose out. Remember to keep your personal money separate from your business money. They need to have different accounts. When you pay yourself, you need to transfer the money to your personal account to use. Don’t charge personal expenses on your business cards. Use those different accounts to draw a dark bold line in the sand to protect you personally. Also, watch what you share on social media. This shocked me when I first learned about it at an OSU tax school, I attended a few years ago. The IRS has been training their auditors to use social media to build evidence against taxpayers who may have committed tax fraud. The example they used involved a taxpayer who went on a luxurious vacation, sharing pictures on his social media page, but hadn’t reported income from his business for a few years and was under investigation for underreporting his income. That brings me to my final point. Being honest is the best policy. Even though paying taxes sucks you need to report all your income. This includes the income reported to you on 1099’s, cash, checks, and PayPal/Zelle/etc. For profit businesses should report an income 3 out of 5 years. However, “activities that consist primarily of breeding, training, or showing racing horses are presumed carried on for profit if they produce a profit in at least 2 of the last 7 tax years”3 This is something automation can comb through quickly and can easily cause it to be flagged. When your honest being audited seems far less intimidating and is the best way to operate a business when the time comes you may need to grow and require lending. I hope that this is something you will never have to deal with. If you have, share your experience with me at ittonextensuringcanlearnedtraininghorsenavigate9984.questionsYoubrazenbusinessservices.com.christine@mayalsocallmewithanyyoumayhave330/474-Itcanbedifficulttobusinessownershipintheworld,thereisnoformalandsometimesthingsarethroughtrialanerror.Weworktogethertoavoiderrors,yourbusinessisn’tthemealfornewauditorslookingmakeanameforthemselves,ifcomestothat.
Kelley Bitter is the owner of Buckeye Performance Horse Center and The Winning Edge Mental Performance Coaching in Newbury Ohio. A second- generation horsewoman. Kelley began riding and showing at 4 years old. In her teens, she started riding Arabians in various discipline and won several Regional and USEF titles over the last 50 years. Kelley started riding Western Dressage in 2016. In 2018 Kelley attended the WDAA Train the Trainer program. She has won several titles including placing two of her Arabians in the WDAA World show in 2020 top 15. At the WDAA International Challenge 2021 she placed with her Quarter Horse, Arabians and her student received top ten in the Gaited Division. Kelley currently runs The Western Dressage Academy. Kelley also holds certifications as a Mental Performance Coach, Equine Massage Therapy, Equine Laser Therapy and Equine Nutrition. Kelley has also completed the WDAA Judges training and is currently working on her “r” status.
Western Dressage Flexion and Bend
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Flexion and bend. They are not created or executed equally. These actions can be confusing but are not complicated. However, you do have to be in control over your own body as well as your horse’s body when executing these maneuvers. You will need a balanced seat with equal weight on both seat bones as your lower back swings with the horse. Your upper body is relaxed with bent elbows and steady hands. Remember that when you are balanced, your horse is balanced. A balanced horse can make turns, bending, and flexion veryLet’seasy.start with flexion. Flexion is the bend from the poll to the wither. Flexion is how we supple the horse to get ready for the bend. When traveling in a direction, let’s say to the right, the very top of the poll to the first vertebrae is slightly curved or flexed to the right. This helps the horse get the hind legs closer together which will help with engagement and straightness. Once mastered, your horse will also not work off the inside rein in a turn. Notice that I said the poll is flexed, not the neck. You should also not be holding the head in a particular position. You should feel right hind leg (if moving to the right) engaged and a stronger contact on the left rein. This is called riding from inside leg to outside rein. The jaw of the horse should relax, and contact should be very light. Ah you say, but how is this accomplished. Well, here is an exercise to practice. You can do this at a halt, or if you prefer, at a walk. Sit balanced with equal pressure on the reins. This is not about getting your horse on the bit, rather it is fostering self-carriage and submission. Make sure there is a straight line from the bit, through the rein to your hands and elbows. Point your thumbs toward the bit and keep your hands about 2-3 inches above the neck. Keep your seat still while moving your lower back only. Imagine a line from your horse’s shoulders down his neck and past his head like a corridor. Now, ask your horse to gently turn his head until the nose touches the imaginary wall. You should see a slight gap between your horse’s neck and rein. Also, the outside rein should now be against the neck. Now try that on the other side as well. Can you see and feel the difference? It will take some practice for you and your horse to get the feeling and the movement correct so that the neck is not bending. If you are walking and doing this exercise, you will start to feel the hind leg of direction engage and reach under you more. It will take some time before your horse is relaxed doing this, so be patient and just practice. Keep yourself relaxed and breathe with each movement. Now the bend. The bend is a change of position in the horse’s body from head to tail. Where we see the bend is in the loin area of the horse just behind the saddle. If you only ask for a bend in the neck, the shoulder will be pushed out and it will look like your horse is leaning in. We don’t want that. First keep reins the same length. Don’t move your arms to make the bend. You should be sitting so that your outside hip and shoulder are slightly forward. The inside or direct rein should be used to create flexion at the poll and push your horse to the outside. Use the outside rein to keep your horse’s neck centered, this will keep the outside shoulder on the circle or on the straight line as you move forward. Use your outside leg to prevent hind end from swinging outside. Keep your inside leg at the girth, like a post. This allows your horse to bend around your leg while preventing leaning. When your horse is bent correctly you will feel the inside hind leg become engaged and reach under you as you ride. You will also feel your horse push on your outside rein and leg. Remember to keep your horse’s neck between the shoulders not bent. Use the hind end to create the bend. To teach and practice bend I like to do the spiral exercise. Start at a jog in a 20-meter circle. Shift your weight slightly to the inside seat bone but keep your legs long and with equal pressure in the stirrups. Keep your inside leg at the girth and your outside leg slightly behind the girth. Think about using your legs not your reins to move the horse into a smaller circle. Do this gradually and only to a point where your horse does not lose momentum. Do not turn the neck. Use your legs and the flexion exercise you did earlier. When you get to a point you feel your horse will lose rhythm and consistency, spiral back out. Do this a few times each way. As you practice you will notice you can get to a smaller circle and your horse will be comfortable with the bend from the hind end not the neck. Once you accomplish the bend on the circle you can add serpentines and half circles to your accomplishments. Flexion and bend are both an important part of riding in western dressage. You may read or hear ‘the bend in corner’ or ‘bend on the circle.’ Learning these techniques will go a long way to help you and your horse gain suppleness, control, and mastery at any level. Until next time. Ride on and enjoy!
52 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 by Kelley Bitter
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VICE PRESIDENT,
Petersen SECRETARY,
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by Cathy Rhoades
OCTOBER EVENTS
July 31 was the perfect summer day for driving at Howe Meadow and lunch. Henry and Kay Rish welcomed us to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Along with their grandsons and Ann Petersen, they set up trails and cones. A few picnic tables were available but many sat in chairs as we ate lunch communally. We had a great group of members who joined us for lunch: Roger and Sue Murray, Lynn Van Deusen, Bryan and Linda Eick, Deb Svoboda and a surprise visit from former membership chairman Dave Antes. Dave showed us pictures of his hobby that has him traveling in the U.S., midcentury railroad motorcars! We also met Sandy Williams who is interested in having her aged horse learn to drive. After lunch the drivers put to and enjoyed the trail laid out that went past Indigo Lake and eventually back to Howe Meadow. Jo Ann and I traveled together following the marked trails with our minis. Floyd and Yvette Shipman drove their new haflinger. Noe and Kay took several passengers out on trail. Becky Salinger drove her stunning horse through the park with Emma Cigany. Our librarian Sherry Olecki brought the library to share. Betsy Conner came with the beautiful grey pair. All in all it was a perfect day!
The Black Swamp Driving Club and WRCA held a joint event at Carlisle Equestrian Center. The weather was predicted to be a high heat index. Since it was a scheduled park driving day, we offered the option to drive prior to the potluck. Barbara King with Dan Speese, Jo Ann Murr and I took advantage of the cooler temperatures to go out around 10 a.m. We were surprised by a horse show in the arena. In addition there were a number of trail riders out early to beat the heat. Everyone was courteous and it was a fun and relaxed drive. Few flys, shady trails, and a cooling breeze made the day. Our potluck was well attended even as the day grew hotter. Jackie Mingus was the BSDC host and had the picnic tables covered and set up with extra plates and tableware. WRCA
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PRESIDENT, Sharon Hayhurst VICE PRESIDENT, Angela Hohenbrink SEC. & TREAS., Susan Murray www.blackswampdrivingclub.com
members Angie Hohenbrink, Mary Thomas, Becca Rich, Ann Petersen brought delicious fare. Michelle and Tim Stevens came at the end and Betsy Connor came with her lovely pair. Our next event was Aug. 14 at Bev and Dave Patricks farm. Their wonderful carriage collection was presented by Roger Murray after our potluck. Our next driving event is Swine Creek Drive on Sept. 25.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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by Mary Thomas August 6 saw a nice group of Black Swamp Driving Club members gather at the Carlisle Reserve near Grafton, Ohio, for a joint drive with the Western Reserve Carriage Association. Cathy Rhoades with Jackie and Mike Minges had made arrangements for the event. Because of the heat and high humidity the hosts had advised drivers to come early to drive before the noon potluck. The park offers weather proof trails that wind along the Black River, through woods, and across prairieDuringground.thepotluck, Sharon and Ron Hayhurst invited members to attend their Aug. 27 obstacle fun at their farm, Bowling Green, Ohio. Julie Emmons mentioned that she’s getting her new Percheron ready for the Parker Bridge Drive held near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The Emmons family will be hosting the popular drive Sept 24. BSDC was invited by Western Reserve Carriage Association to attend a ‘horseless’ meeting Aug. 14 at Bev and Dave Patrick’s home near Beaver Falls, Pa., for lunch and a tour of their carriage collection. Roger Murray was asked to provide commentary for the 30 Recentlyvehicles.Mary Thomas had a marathon vehicle expertly repaired by Weaver Wagons and Custom Design LLC, Dalton, Ohio. The firm also has a division selling world class carriages. Several beautiful antique vehicles were in their new facility for repairs and restoration, including a large and impressive Wells FargoOctoberstagecoach.means it’s time for the annual hayride hosted by Mary Elliott and Linda Spear at their farm near Galion, Ohio. Percherons will provide the power for the Oct. 23 fun. October 4-9 brings the National Drive (and Ride) at the Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, Ind.
Drivers may spend time attending free clinics, exploring marked trails (or going off on their own), trying the daily changing cones courses, running the driving derby, showing off their dogs in the Pooch Parade, picking up bargains at the swap meet, outdoing the competition in tacky turnout, etc. More information can be found at nationaldrive.net.
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Becky Salinger at Howe Meadow.
OCT. 16: Observatory Park Geauga OCT. 23: Howe Meadow Drive OCT. 30: End of year social gathering, Wooster. More details to follow. Jo Ann Murr Ann Ann Cathy Rhoades Henry www.wrcarriage.com
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OCT. 4-9: The National Drive at the Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburg, IN OCT. 23: Annual hayride, hosted by Mary Elliott and Linda Spear, Galion, OH NOV. 12: Annual banquet at the Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington, OH
TrailWelcomeAssociation Fall and
On Sept. 17 we will have our annual Fall Ride leaving from camp. This is an opportunity for people unfamiliar with our club to come for the day and ride along with members (or explore on your own) the wonderful trail system. Members of the club will be there riding and enjoying all that the club and campground have to offer. Enjoy the views and wonderful fall colors. There will be a potluck dinner in the evening after riding all day. Bring a covered dish, a smile, and yourself out to Tri-Co Trail Association.Tri-Cowill have its annual Halloween event in October, bring your costume and your sense of humor for all kinds of fun for all ages! Costume contests for horse and rider, and age-appropriate costume contests with prizes for the winners. There will be various games for kids and adults, and don’t forget to get out on the trails while you’re here for the event! If you can’t make the event, don’t worry, our campground is open for day riders anytime! The campground has most of the amenities you would need to enjoy the day, weekend, or week of camping! There is water for the horses, as well as a wash rack for keeping your furry friend clean and tidy. The KOA is close for showers and contains a general store for items you may have forgotten to pack. There are also different locations on the trails that have an area to tie your horse so that you can go and enjoy a meal. There is a large map in the club pavilion that has these locations marked. There are miles upon miles of trails to explore that are well marked and maintained. Feel free to stop by for a visit and travel the trails!
SUNDAY WINNERS: Overall Champion Tye Alleshouse; Overall Cowboy Tye Alleshouse; Overall Cowgirl Alice Hallink; Overall Sr. Cowboy Mark Hallink; Overall Sr. Cowgirl Cheri Stady; Overall Reserve Alice Hallink; Reserve Cowboy R. David Davis; Reserve Cowgirl Karla Durnell; Reserve Sr. Cowboy Matt Miller; Reserve Sr. Cowgirl Sue Wolski; L1 Amanda Katz; L2 Maria Haefner; L5 Karla Durnell; L6 Alice Hallink; M1 Sylvio Pellegrino; M2 Tye Alleshouse; M4 R. David Davis; SL2 June Schmidt; Sl3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Cheri Stady; SL5 Barbara Miller; SM2 Greg Durnell; SM3 Dwayne Joyner; SM4 Tom Hockran; SM5 Matt Miller; SM6 Mark Hallink and Wrangler Lily Farnsworth. Rifle: R. David Davis; Shotgun: Karla Durnell. Come watch the Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson, Ohio. It is free to the public and we have Gage’s concession stand with great tasting food at every event. I would like to thank Mike and Jessica Sheets for hosting our JulyOurmeeting.lastdate for this season is Sept. 17-18, Comancheros I-II.
There is nothing greater than being out on your horse enjoying scenery in the cooler temperatures of fall. The only thing better is to enjoy it with friends, family and people that have similar interests. Come to Tri-County and explore! The trails await your arrival! Have a wonderful fall one and all!
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by Karen (Chilipepper) Davis Our second event went on without a hitch, but on Friday night at our fun shoot, two of our members came off their horses. Bob Koniak’s horse decided to rear up and came over backwards on him, then he rolled on him trying to get up. Bob’s foot was still in the stirrup. Bob was trying out another horse that he had. Bob’s girlfriend Dawn talked him in to going the hospital to get checked out. The next day they called the hospital to find out he needed a cast on his wrist and would need to have surgery on it. Keep Bob in your prayers. Jessica Sheets came off her horse after it starting bucking. She came off very gracefully but was sore and very black and blue on her arms and legs. I really admire this lady after getting hurt one time coming off a horse and ending up in the hospital for several weeks. She had broken ribs, a pneumothorax (punctured lung) and a fractured spine. It was amazing to see her even get up on a horse again. Other than the incidents on Friday night, the rest of the weekend went great. Jessica got back on and was shooting Saturday and we had a nice turn out for our Saturday night movie. Below are our winners for the weekend, congratulations to all!
September 2022 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL 55 by Kelly Jo Heffner
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A Few Unplanned Dismounts at August Shoot
Tri-County the Wonderful Fall Colors
SATURDAY WINNERS: Overall Champion Mark Hallink; Overall Cowboy Ed Haefner; Overall Cowgirl Karla Durnell; Overall Sr. Cowboy Mark Hallink; Overall Sr. Cowgirl Barbara Miller; Overall Reserve Ron Kiko; Reserve Cowboy R. David Davis; Reserve Cowgirl Amanda Katz; Reserve Sr. Cowboy Ron Kiko; Reserve Sr. Cowgirl Cheri Stady; L1 Amanda Kata; L2 Jessica Soehnlen; L5 Karla Durnell; L6 Alice Hallink; M1 Ed Haefner (moved to M2 on Sunday); M2 Tye Alleshouse; M4 R. David Davis; SL1 Terri Robb; SL2 June Schmidt; SL3 Dawn Wojtowicz; SL4 Cheri Stady; SL5 Barbara Miller; SM2 Greg Durnell; SM3 Dwayne Joyner; SM4 Tom Hockran; SM5 Matt Miller; SM6 Mark Hallink and Wrangler Lily Farnsworth.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Big Dee’s Vet and Tack Supply where you can get all your pet supplies and everything they need; CMSA; Lonesome Pine Ammo; Uncle Jimmy’s Brand Products for all your pet treats; The Corral; Stagecoach West; Park Side Trailer Sales and Services, Inc., new or used horse trailers or parts or service on the one you have; Siracki Realty, if you are looking for a new house, apartment or need a place to rent); Altmeyer’s Trailers Sales in Jefferson, Ohio, for new or used horse trailers, cargo trailers, car mate trailers, American Haulers; Rockin C Leather, Ben and Tammy Clark for all your leather needs and accessories (chaps, chinks, purses, spur straps, etc); Wendy Shaffer MMCP, Agile Equine Bodywork; Rocks Farm and Garden; Junction Buick, GMC in Chardon and Kiko Meats, Ron and Diane Kiko for great tasting roasts, burgers, steaks! Bob KoniakJessica Sheets
PRESIDENT, Jim Mike VICE PRESIDENT, Terry McKain SECRETARY, Falicia Pitman TREASURER, Chuck Stephens WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com
PRESIDENT, R. David Davis VICE PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets SECRETARY/TREASURER, Karen Davis; PHONE, 330-719-3290 EMAIL, karenld0819@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net
SEPT. 10: Work Party, 10 a.m. SEPT. 11: Board Meeting and General Meeting, 5 p.m. SEPT. 17: Fall Ride, 10 a.m., potluck after OCT. 2: Board Meeting and General Meeting, 5 p.m., E. Sparta Com. Bldg OCT. 8: Work Party, 10 a.m. OCT. 14-16: Halloween weekend NOV. 6: Board/General Meeting, 5 p.m., E Sparta Com. Bldg NOV. 13: Thanksgiving Dinner, 2 p.m.
Happy September everyone, I hope this article finds everyone well, and enjoying the cooler weather that this month brings. We want to welcome everyone to Tri-Co and all the beautiful trails and fall colors that are available for everyone to enjoy!
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56 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch by Rob and Tanya Corzatt
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Back in mid-June, a good chunk of the State of Ohio experienced severe thunderstorm activity. Here in Marengo, it all happened just before midnight on the 13th of June. T and I woke to constant lightning and thunder and rushed outside so we could let the horses and calves that were out in lots without any cover into the barn. The power was out and we couldn’t tun any lights on. We didn’t really need them because the lightning kept lighting up the sky! It was actually quite unnerving. We haven’t seen severe weather like that in several years. We finished getting all the animals in around 1 a.m. then started wondering about getting some power in the house. I set an alarm on my cell phone for about 2:30 a.m. and tried to go back to sleep. I told T if the power wasn’t on by then I was going to fire up the generator and get our refrigerator and freezer plugged in. We don’t have to worry about a sump pump overflowing in the basement, because we don’t have a basement. On the flip side, we don’t have a basement to escape to if the weather is really bad. At 2:30 a.m. the power was still off and nature’s light show was still quite spectacular. I had just finished getting the generator running outside and shut the garage door when more heavy rain and hail started to fall. Fortunately, the hail didn’t last long and didn’t do any damage. The next day ended up being a vacation day, because I couldn’t work without running into the office and I couldn’t run into the office because I needed to stay home and take care of things while the power was off. When I ran out to fill up the gas cans, I got a better feel for just how destructive the wind and rain were the previous night. There were several roads that had been previously blocked by downed trees. All of the stations at the exit to I-71 near us were without power as well, so I had to run into Sunbury for gasoline. We did not have any damage at our place other than a small shelter which we had built out of corral panels and tarps had set sail and landed on the electric fence. Nothing was busted but it took a little bit to untangle everything. Some places in our area were not so fortunate. I saw a couple yards where it looked like every tree in the yard had been busted in two or uprooted. Apparently, the damage in our area was ruled to have been caused by straight line winds. I found out later in the day after the storm that three EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed in Morrow County near a little town about six miles north of us as the crow flies. I had to go through that area the weekend after the storm to get feed for the horses. The road crews and electric coop workers had their hands full getting those roads cleared and getting trees off the power lines. Our power eventually came on about 36 hours after it first went off. Other areas weren’t so fortunate. If you live in the central Ohio area, I am sure you heard about the chaos that ensued after one local electricity provider had to shut down power to select areas in order to prevent even more damage and outages in their system. The talk shows blew up with callers wanting to know where to send the bill for all the food they just lost in their refrigerators. Not to mention having to deal with the high heat and humidity that followed. I like to think we are bit more prepared for emergencies than some. Maybe not quite as much as some others. We have a generator. Ours is big enough that I can power the refrigerator, freezer and the boiler for our hot water/in floor heating at the same time. That’s about all we really need to worry about here. We have Delco water and a very large pond for water if something should happen to Delco. We have a decent stash of food and other supplies to get through a short duration emergency assuming we weren’t able to get out for anything. We have alternative means of cooking our food also. So as inconvenient as it is to lose our power, it doesn’t create an insufferable situation for us. As a husband and father, I made the decision long ago that I would do everything within my means to take care of my family in an emergency.Butthisarticle isn’t about selling generators or emergency food supplies. I realize not everyone has the financial means to stock up on survival type foods or buy a generator. The folks that lost power in the apartment complexes in Columbus, probably wouldn’t have a place to use or store a generator even if they could get one. Ultimately, there is only so much you can be prepared for. As prepared as I thought we were, we still ended up losing quite a bit of meat in one of the freezers (all my fault on that one). We try to be ready for so many things in life, as short as it may be. Financially, physically, materially, but what about spiritually? Everything we try to amass for our future well being can be taken away without any warning. My nephew’s two cars were destroyed and his home was severely damaged by another tornado that hit the Loudonville area that same night. Fortunately, he and his girlfriend were unharmed. There was nothing they could do to prevent that damage. We prepare for our present and future, but the time will come when we need to face our eternity? Are you prepared forThethat?Bible is quite clear on the requirement for a ticket into the Pearly Gates. It is also quite clear what happens if you don’t meet that requirement. I don’t like to even write about Hell because I can’t even begin to imagine how horrible spending eternity there would be. Fortunately, there is only one
September
Our final show is Sept. 17 at Treharne’s Training Center in Negley, Ohio. It will be inside so come rain or shine. Check us out on Facebook for more details. If you are interested in learning more about team sorting or penning, keep an eye out on our Facebook for local clinics that happen throughout the summer, fall, and winter months. We have a class for every level horse and rider. All that is needed is western tack, western boots, and a collared western shirt! Hurry up and ride while it’s warm!
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By the time you read this article it will be September and summer will be sliding into fall. By this point in the year, we are always asking ourselves if we have ridden our horses enough. If the answer is no then consider coming to our final show of the summer series. Our six-show series concludes Sept. 17 starting at 9:30 and all are welcome to watch and ride.
Youth Sort winners: Emma Lins and Levi Strayer. Tom sorting outside.Open Sort winners: Jeff McNish and Chad Cebulak.
The Corzatt family owns and operates the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Marengo, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www.cpranch. wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook. to Final Show in by Jennifer Radcliff
How Ready (continued) Ohio Valley Team Penning Association All Invited
There is a concession stand and bleachers for comfortable seating. Ohio Valley Team Penning Association cares about its members and we are always looking to introduce new adults and kids to the sport of team sorting. Some of you may need to attend this show to qualify for year-end awards.
We had a very successful show July 16 at Treharne’s. Lots of folks showing off their cutting moves and winning great prizes.
Winners from our July 16 show: ELITE CLASS: Jeff McNish & Casey MayOPEN CLASS: Jeff McNish & Chad Cebulak#4SORT: Jamie Davis & Kendall Smith#8SORT: Tina Lippiatt & Pam BradshawYOUTH SORT: Emma Lins & Levi StrayerWESTERN HERITAGE #7: Matt Angel & Ava Angel
September 2022 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL 57 help me to live my life for you the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.” We can lose our power. We can lose our jobs. We can lose our homes. We can lose our lives. But for those of us that have said those simple words, we cannot lose the promise of our eternity with Christ when our days on Earth come to an end. In the past couple weeks before I sat to write this, a very dear friend lost a family member to suicide. Another friend’s wife lost her job the day before he ended up being admitted to the hospital due to heart problems. We have no guarantee of a tomorrow. We do have a guarantee for everything beyond that tomorrow. Matthew 11:29-30 reads “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. As a husband and father determined to protect my family as best I can, I made the decision about 24 years ago to take up that yoke. Such a simple thing to do and a lot cheaper than a generator or three month emergency food kit! God bless you all!
PRESIDENT, John May VICE PRESIDENT, Beth Moss SECRETARY, Sue Mangus Debra Lyons EMAIL, ovtpasecretary@gmail.com Ohio Valley Team Penning
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Official Publication of Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. 2022 Celebrating 50 years of dedication and commitment to Ohio’s bridle trails and equine industry. ® Registered trademark of Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. © 2022 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc.
60 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 T IN THIS ISSUE 50 Years. Wow! Our History. Your Future. Volunteers Make a Difference Summer Storms Bingo 50 — Try Something New in 2022 Honoring OHC Gold Sponsors The Early Trails Member Benefits 2023 Membership Application 12118765432
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Recognition for the donors who are fondly referred to as OHC Gold Sponsors, appear throughout the newsletter. OHC appreciates their support for 50 years of dedication and commitment to Ohio’s bridle trails and equine industry.
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Ohio Horseman’s Council supports all ages of rider, all riding disciplines and all breeds of equine.
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Since Lynn attended the ride nearly 50 years ago, OHC’s efforts to keep public lands available for everyone to enjoy has significantly grown into many partnerships. Ohio Trails Partnership, American Horse Council are just two of several organizations where OHC can provide a voice for equine owners at a state and national level and advocate for trails on public lands. Celebrating 50 years has created a chance to recognize the many members of OHC for their efforts to do good things for their communities as well as enjoy their equine activities. Therefore, the 50th Anniversary Committee created a challenge called “Bingo 50-Try Something New in 2022” to encourage members to participate in activities they may not normally think about such as, riding a different breed of equine, engaging in a service
The first trail ride mentioned in an OHC newsletter was May 9 & 10, 1973, at Caesar’s Creek. The Butler County OHC chapter hosted the ride. There were subsequent trail rides on June 8 & 9, 1974 at Caesars Creek and October 12-14, 1974 at East Fork. These were open rides and the public was Lynninvited.Sparks, a member of Erie County OHC recalls attending the first ride at Caesar’s Creek. She was a 16-year-old girl who wanted to own and ride horses but didn’t have a way to get her horse to the ride. Someone trailered the horses for her and her little sister. The parents drove them to Caesar Creek in the family station wagon. Lynn says, “we tied the horses to the station wagon to saddle up.” She adds, “we didn’t have a tent, so we slept in the station wagon.” A 1600’s proverb says where there’s a will, there’s a way and Lynn and her sister found it.
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Fifty years ago, equine visionaries from Warren County got together with state and local land managers to establish bridle trails on public land and improve show facilities. Word spread and with each subsequent meeting held, more people with the vision of enjoying their horses in the outdoors participated from all over the state. In 1973, four trail rides were held with over 1,000 riders. In 1974, OHC joined with the American Horse Council to ensure OHC had a voice at a national level. Membership grew and OHC organized into county chapters, governed by a state OHC board of elected and appointed positions. Chapters were able to work with local land managers to enhance equine knowledge and advocate for trails that OHC volunteers would help build and maintain to enjoy the great outdoors. Future
Members volunteer their time to show their passion for horse-related activities. While other states charge riding fees, you do not have to pay to ride Ohio’s trails and your membership fee provides OHC volunteers the opportunity to continue to build and preserve trails for all to enjoy, as well as fund events and activities that members support. At a state and national level, OHC continues commitment to and engagement with AHC and is a founding member of Ohio Trails Partnership where all nonmotorized users collaborate as trail visionaries.
Caesar Creek State Park in Warren County, East Fork State Park in Clermont County and Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County were the first bridle trails to be established as the result of efforts by equine visionaries. Now, there are more than 1,800 miles of bridle trails in Ohio. Your membership in OHC contributes to the preservation of Ohio’s bridle trails and a voice at state and national levels supporting your right to equine ownership and recreational use of public lands.
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Tomorrow, is in the hands of all equine visionaries, whether you enjoy riding trails, competing, participating in parades or just the company of your equine companion. The future is determined by your involvement with your respective local government, land managers and community.
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Today, OHC members represent all breeds of equine, disciplines of riding and ages of riders. Some ride trails, some compete and some drive.
On the 1st and 3rd of each month, you can find Roger Pawsat and other members of the “Over the Hill Gang” volunteering their time and resources to trail and campground maintenance at Caesar Creek State Park in Greene county. Roger will know before the OTHG group arrives what work needs done since he has already scouted the trails and made plans for the gang. He is a planner and a motivator. Roger contributes his time at other local parks including Sebald Park in Butler county, Sycamore State Park in Montgomery county and Caesar’s Ford Park in Greene county. This 2021 Gibby award winner is a volunteer who makes a difference. This husband and wife team work countless hours with their primary chapter on horse trails of Hocking State Forest, Great Seal State Park and Tar Hollow State Park. They also volunteer their time to other chapters such as Licking County OHC at Dillon State Park and the Licking Park District. If that’s not enough, they volunteer their time at the Gibby work days and were OHC “ambassadors” at the Equine Affaire booth recruiting new members and engaging with visitors interested in OHC. This chain saw carrying couple whovolunteersaremake a difference.
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OHC MOTTO: “Horsemen Helping Horsemen” is a reflection on the hundreds of volunteers and their hours spent helping others to enjoy their equine companions.
Members are encouraged to log their work hours as evidence of their dedication to the maintenance and improvement to Ohio’s bridle trails. Report your work hours to your chapter officers at the end of each year. 2022 Grant Money Recipients
Note: Grant money is available every year and requests must be sent by Nov. 30 to Don Wagner, Trails Committee.
Donna and Keith White, recipients of the 2022 Gibby award, are best known for carrying a handy dandy Stihl mini chainsaw in their saddle bags.
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Jason Carpenter, Barkcamp State Park manager, receives his OHC Merit Award from Merit Awards Chair, Rick Patterson.
$750 Sandusky County—$750—stone for trails at White Star trail at Sandusky County Park District Wood County—$750—stall mats at Van Buren State Park Champaign County—$750—tie lines at Kiser Lake State Park Belmont County—$75—tie line improvements at Barkcamp State Park Morrow County—$750—mats for trail at Mt. Gilead State Park $5,000 Matching Delaware County—$225—repair Kim’s platform on Winterhawk West trail at Alum Creek State Park Wood County—$1,000—stall repairs & enhancements at Van Buren State Park
Roger Pawsat receives his Gibby Award at the 2021 Gibby ride honoring trail volunteers and Wilbur “Gibby” Gibson at Barkcamp State Park.
REPORT YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS
Receives Prestigious Gibby Award for 2021 Donna & Keith White of Fairfield County OHC Awarded the Gibby for 2022
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Salt Fork State Park Mohican State Forest Malabar Farm State Park Dillon State Park Can you find the trail?
A large macroburst that tracked across Wayne and Holmes Counties produced estimated 80 to over 90 mph winds from Wooster Township through Millersburg. The photos show where much damage was done to bridle trails at Dillon State Park, Salt Fork State Park, Mohican Memorial State Forest and Malabar Farm State Park. Today, volunteers continue to clean up the results left by Mother Nature’s unexpected visit. This is a massive undertaking by OHC volunteers but they will clear the way for all to enjoy the trails once again.
Summer storms give bridle trails the whammy
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Mohican and Malabar suffered the most damage. Volunteers were not allowed on the property until bulldozers could clear a path and downed electrical wires were removed or repaired. At that point, OHC volunteers went in with their tools and determination to restore the trails.
Storms in June made trails impassable but volunteers cleared the way (and continue today). Mother Nature gave Ohio’s bridle trails quite a “whammy” June 13-14, 2022, when a derecho and severe thunderstorms moved through a large portion of Ohio. According to weather.com, derecho is a widespread windstorm. In addition, severe thunderstorms produced a swath of continuous wind damage from winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph from northwest Ohio through interior sections of north central and northeast Ohio.
Throughout the summer, scenes like this (above) are in campgrounds and parking areas where volunteers gather with their equipment and strength to repair the trails.
64 HORSEMEN’S CORRAL September 2022 Bingo 50 — Try Something New in 2022 Throughout 2022, OHC members are challenged to engage in activities that could be new to them while enhancing their relationship with and appreciation for their equine partner. The activities are not difficult, but fun! Using a Bingo card layout, volunteers “check off” the square when the activity is accomplished. Activities such as volunteering to work on trails or an OHC committee, perform a service project, take a glamour shot with your equine, ride bareback or ride a beach, learn or teach how to back up a trailer, to name a few. The OHC group facebook page is where hundreds of participants have been posting proud pictures of their accomplishments! Connect with these proud moments at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ohiohorsemanscouncil/ Learn or teach trailer backingWorkthe Equine Affaire booth Work on a trail barebackRide Goofy Shots Carriage ride Readhorsesabout Glamour shotsEquine massageService project Ride a beach Ride on your birthday Ride Mules Ride in the snow
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Ohio Horseman’s Council members appreciate 50th Anniversary Gold Sponsors for their recognition of OHC volunteers and the services they provide to the equine community in the state of Ohio. These sponsors are businesses and fellow OHC county chapters who have made a donation to be used to reward members for their efforts to support riders of all ages, discipline and breed of equine. Throughout 2022, OHC honors these sponsors.
Diane Joseph is shown with the 6’ square quilt made from OHC chapter tee shirts. More than $4500 in prizes available by playing Bingo 50-Try Something New in 2022! Even if you only complete one activity, you could win a unique quilt made by Diane Joseph, Wood County OHC member. All Bingo cards must be mailed so they are received on or before NOVEMBER 1, 2022 to: Bingo 50 PO Box Middlebranch,344 OH 44652. Download a Bingo card at ohconline.com under Documents/50th Anniversary.
Bingo 50 Gold Sponsors
Ohio’s Bridle Trails - Caesar Creek State Park
Trail rating: Moderate: Rolling to hilly terrain; short steeper slopes; water crossings; irregular trail surface; narrower trail widths. Warren County OHC supports and maintains these trails. To contact the chapter or to get a trail map and learn more about Caesar Creek trails, visit ohconline.com.
Caesar Creek State Park Bridle Trails
These trails are supported and maintained by Warren County OHC
Located in southwest Ohio, the 3741-acre Caesar Creek State Park offers 37 miles of bridle trails through open meadows, fields and forests adjacent to Caesar Creek Lake and Caesar Creek. They vary in length, terrain, treadways and difficulty. The horseman’s camp has 23 primitive campsites, tie rails and picket posts, stock water, restrooms and a shelter house. Reserve your campsite through reserveohio.com. The main trailhead is out of Horsemans Camp. Day-use parking is available at the Horseman’s Camp and at least two other locations in the park.
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Ohio’s Bridle Trails - East Fork State Park
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A 32 mile perimeter trail around William Harsho Lake is a great adventure, but if you’re looking for something shorter, East Fork has that too, with other trails from 2.5 to 9 miles in length. A well appointed campground with water, electric, highlines are available for campers wanting to stay the week and conquer the 32 mile loop! A separate day-use parking area is available for the shorter trails. Go to reserveohio.com to secure a camp spot. Trail rating: Moderate– Rolling to hilly terrain; short steeper slopes; water crossings; irregular trail surface; narrower trail widths. Trails maintained by Clermont County Chapter OHC. To contact the chapter or to get a trail map and learn more about the East Fork trails, visit ohconline.com.
Ohio’s Bridle Trails - Alum Creek State Park 43 miles of trails with approximately 25 primitive campsites with trailhead horse facilities including high lines at each site with firm ground underneath; Potable water for horses; a few shaded sites. Permanent primitive restroom and Port-A-Potties; RV dump station; Potable water; fire rings and picnic tables throughout campground. Reserve campsites through reserveohio.com. Tunnel for horses underneath SR 36/37 on Maple Glen trail; Scenic vistas viewing the lake. Trail rating: depending on trail, easy to challenging. Trails maintained by Delaware County Chapter OHC. To contact the chapter or to get a trail map and learn more about the Alum Creek trails, visit ohconline.com.
Adventure Awaits. Other benefits: 1 eat good at every OHC ride 2 volunteers always ready to clear trails for you 3 organized rides with plenty of other folks 4 free to ride trails 5 equine of every breed, color and size are welcome 6 friends to share memories 1 2 4 5 36
Membership in OHC is unique because your fees are a direct contribution to the future of Ohio’s bridle trails and equine industry. OHC has members in most all Ohio counties and neighboring states and is effective on an annual basis from January 1 to December 31. You can apply as an individual, family, youth or association. Members may join an Ohio county chapter, or support OHC without chapter affiliation as an At Large member. You do not have to be a resident of Ohio to join. Joining OHC will offer you opportunities for Adventure.
There are THREE ways to join or renew:
3) Contact the chapter’s treasurer and request a form or download a form from the chapter page. Fill it out and send it in! For your convenience, a form is on the last page of this newsletter.
Visit ohconline.com to find a local chapter or to contact any chapter or state officers.
To learn more about OHC, visit ohconline.com for trail maps, membership and current events you may want to attend.
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1) Join or renew online at ohcoline.com. It takes less than 5 minutes and is easy, safe and secure. Select the online option (Renew/Join) in the upper right corner of the page and pay with credit card via paypal.
2) If you don’t want to have a financial transaction online, just fill out the membersip form online but pass your check or cash to the chapter treasurer for the chapter where you are renewing or joining.
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