Horsemen's Corral September 2026 by Horsemen's Corral

The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Avon Lake Saddle Club Black Swamp Driving Club Buckeye Equestrian Association Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Central Ohio Wagoneers Classical Attraction Dressage Society Colorado Ranger Horse Association Creek Side Mounted Archery District One National Show Horse Dusty Boots Riding Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Geauga Horse & Pony Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Hoosier Quarter Pony Association Knox County Horse Park Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Massillon Saddle Club Miami Valley Horse Show Association Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Mid Ohio Dressage Association Mid-Ohio Marauders National Pole Bending Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association

Northern Kentucky Horse Network Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Northern Ohio Outlaws Ohio Appaloosa Association O.H.I.O. EXCA Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc. Ohio Haflinger Association Ohio High School Rodeo Association Ohio Horseman’s Council Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders Ohio Morgan Horse Association Ohio Paint Horse Club Ohio Quarter Horse Association Ohio Ranch Horse Association Ohio State Buckskin Association Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Ottawa County Horse Foundation Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Premier Mount N Trail Tri-County Trail Association Tri-State Rodeo Association Wayne County Saddle Club Western Reserve Carriage Association

Inside This Issue Bulletin Board ....................................................................50 Colostrum: An Overlooked Tool for Equine Gut Heal .......62 Corral Calendar .................................................................34 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch ...................................46 Ride In Sync ........................................................................6 View From the Cheap Seats .............................................28 Western Dressage ............................................................40 Club News Black Swamp Driving Club................................................39 Buckeye Equestrian Association.......................................44 Dusty Boots Riding Club ...................................................26

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

Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Assoc., Inc. ...14 Knox County Horse Park ..................................................12 Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros ............................................22 Massillon Saddle Club.......................................................44 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. .............................48 Mid Ohio Dressage Association........................................42

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Features: ......................................Kelley Bitter, Rob and Tanya Corzatt ............................................................................Terry Myers, Sarah Vas Guest:.....................................................................Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

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Mid-Ohio Marauders .........................................................24 Northern Ohio Outlaws .....................................................30 Ohio High School Rodeo Association...............................24 Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. .........................................52 Ohio Paint Horse Club ......................................................16 Ohio Western Horse Association ......................................18

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Premier Mount N Trail .........................................................8 Tri-County Trail Association ..............................................22 Wayne County Saddle Club ..............................................20 Western Reserve Carriage Association............................48

ABOUT THE COVER: Northern Ohio Outlaw founding member Dan App carries Old Glory to celebrate the club’s 20-year anniversary. See more about the event on page 30 . Photo courtesy of Gwen Vhr.

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September 2026

Ride In Sync

The Movement of a Good Ranch Horse

by Terry Myers

ith the judging that I have done this summer, I am seeing a lack of understanding of how a good ranch horse should move in the ranch riding and ranch pleasure classes. This is not a speeded up western pleasure horse or a slowed barrel horse. Ranch riding and ranch pleasure, whether a rail class or a pattern class, is a discipline all its own. The image you should have in your mind is that of a stock type horse that works on the ranch all day.

The horse’s head set should be a natural head carriage in keeping the horse’s confirmation, with the eye about level with the withers. The horse should have an expression that is bright and looking where they are going. The rider should not have a drape in the reins and can have light contact. The judge should penalize a draped rein, a gait that is too slow, a horse that is over bridled (face behind the vertical) or under bridled (not moving in a collected frame). The walk of a ranch horse should be a ground covering gait. The horse may have a swing to their head, with the good rhythm to their walk and covering ground. They should look like they have a purpose and a place to go. You know how your horse looks when you are riding back toward the barn, they perk up, speed up and are looking where they are going. That is the stride and the look that you want. The extended walk is just what it says, there may be an increase in speed but it is primarily a lengthening of their stride. Think

Extended Ranch Jog. of being on a ranch and you have miles to travel to round up some stray cows. The jog or trot is a two beat gait which should have good stride and cadence. The stride should have reach and a drive from the back end. The horse should not be forehand heavy and have a look like they are trotting downhill. It should appear to be comfortable for the rider, as if you could ride the gait for hours. The horse should have a freedom of the movement and an expression that is alert and confident. If you talk to a rancher, they will tell you that most work done on horseback at a ranch is done at the trot, not the lope. It is an energy conserving gait that they can maintain for a longer period of time than the lope. They are also more sure footed and balanced (think about it, they always have two feet on the ground at all times). The extended trot can be ridden three ways; sitting, posting or standing. If you choose to stand, you can hold the saddle horn. Again, the extended trot should be ground covering. The horse should have a reach in their stride and have a long level look to their body. Cadence and rhythm again are key. For the lope, first I will talk about what it is not. It should not have a downhill appearance, should not be a gallop, is not a 4 beat gait and the horse should not have a big head bob with each stride. The lope of the ranch horse should be like a waltz with a steady 1-2-3 rhythm to it. The head set should be level or slightly above level. Again when you think about what the ranch horse should look like, if their head is too low, they can’t

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see what is out in front of them. For winning ranch lope, the horse has self-carriage and has a flatness to their gait. The look should be relaxed and confident. The rider can have light contact on the bit, the reins should not be flopping about. Transitions from walk to jog to lope are important. Equally important are downward transitions, from lope to jog, from extended jog to jog. I train that my seat is the que for a downward transition. Example, I like to stand for my extended jog. When I want the horse to transition down to a jog, I sit down and the horse slows from the extended jog to the jog. To be a successful in ranch riding and ranch pleasure, your horse has to be well trained. All gaits should have cadence, rhythm and forward movement, remember you and your horse have a job to do! The upward and downward transitions should happen within one or two strides. The horse should be collected and very responsive to the bit and to the rider’s body position. If you have suggestions for future articles, send us a note through our website! Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com. 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. September 2026

Premier Mount N Trail

September Wraps Up Final Shows of the Season PRESIDENT, Kelly Chapman VICE PRESIDENT, Carla Kline SECRETARY, Stephanie Reaves TREASURER, Susan Croft EMAIL, premiermountntrail@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.premiermountntrail.com

by Madison Eshelman Our July Premier Mount N Trail (PMT) Fundraiser was a huge success, and we cannot thank everyone who came out to support us enough! From our riders and families to our volunteers, sponsors, spectators, and everyone who helped make the weekend possible, this event truly showed what makes the PMT community so special. The support we received throughout the fundraiser will help PMT continue providing opportunities for riders and families while supporting our events and programs. We are incredibly grateful to everyone

who contributed, participated, donated, or simply came out to cheer us on. With the end of summer approaching, we are getting ready for the final shows of the season! Join us on September 12-13 at Phoenix on Killian, followed by our final show of the season at Kal-Val Saddle Club on September 27. We hope you’ll come out and join us for these last opportunities to compete, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy everything PMT has to offer as we wrap up another great show season!

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Knox County Horse Park

Thank You to Buckle Sponsors PRESIDENT, Lauren Smith VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross SECRETARY, Madisyn Weekley TREASURER, Pam Niner PHONE, 740/398-5366 (call or text) WEBSITE, knoxcountyhorsepark.mypixieset.com

by Lauren Smith As we head into the final stretch of another great season at the Knox County Horse Park, we want to take a moment to say thank you to the amazing businesses, families, and supporters who continue to make our events possible! THANK YOU TO OUR BUCKLE SPONSORS! Our High Point Series wouldn’t be possible without the businesses and families who step up to support our riders. We are incredibly grateful to this year’s buckle sponsors! Walk Trot Hauling, we appreciate their support of the Horse Park and our equine community. Boondocks Restaurant and Drive-Thru, thank you for supporting our riders and Horse Park! ERF Electric LLC, we are grateful for their support of our High Point Series! MG Equine has supported youth horse activities, including 4-H horse classes and equine team activities. Their support is a wonderful fit for the equine community we serve. PELIA Equine, we appreciate their support of our riders! Amy Tyson and family, we are especially thankful to Amy Tyson and her family for sponsoring a buckle and supporting our riders and the Horse Park. We truly appreciate their generosity! Thank you to all of our sponsors! Your support helps us provide awards and opportunities for riders of all ages and experience levels. We couldn’t do it without you! FINAL HIGH POINT SHOW OCTOBER 17 We are getting close to the final

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High Point Show of the season on October 17! It is hard to believe we are already wrapping up another series. With points close, there is still plenty of opportunity for our riders to finish strong! Come out, cheer on our riders, and help us celebrate another great season of competition. HALLOWEEN SHOW OCTOBER 31 One of our favorite shows of the year is coming up on October 31! Our Halloween show will feature fun classes, plenty of laughs, and lots of creativity, and will end with our costume class! After the show, we’ll have trick-or-treat horseback riding around the driveway! We always have a blast at this show and love seeing the creative costumes our riders, horses, and families come up with. Spooky, silly, cute, or completely over the top—we can’t wait to see them! HORSE PARK MEETINGS Our upcoming meetings are: September 8 at 7 p.m. October 13 at 7 p.m. November 10 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! We discuss upcoming events, improvements, show ideas, community involvement, and what needs to be done around the park. As the weather turns colder, we’ll move indoors. Watch our Facebook page for meeting locations. SAVE THE DATE FOR DECEMBER! We do not hold a regular December meeting. Instead, we’ll celebrate with our Endof-Year Banquet and Awards Ceremony, including awards, a potluck, white elephant gift exchange, and fellowship with our Horse Park family. WATCH FACEBOOK FOR DETAILS! We look forward to finishing the year strong and celebrating with all of you. Whether you’ve been with us all season or are just getting involved, we invite you to join us at a meeting, attend an event, and be part of the Horse Park family! See you at the Horse Park!

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Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

Our Horses Provide Slow-Down Therapy PRESIDENT, Margie Shoop VICE PRESIDENT, Heather Bonifas TREASURER, Lisa Gross SECRETARY, Lee Ann Kagy EMAIL, fdcta@aol.com FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ groups/FDCTA

As we age, we gain so much wisdom, understanding, physical and hopefully spiritual growth, and so much more. Every child says, “When I grow up...” , but as an adult, many have a longing for those childhood days of simplicity. We yearn for the unencumbered peace in our minds and bodies that we once enjoyed. Remember playing in the mud with our bare hands, running through the sprinklers in the summer, or building snow forts in the winter? Those were the days, as they say. But how do we regain some of the child-like

engagement? I believe animals can help us do just that. Picture yourself when you are on or around your favorite horse. When the ride or stroll or even groom is going ‘just right’, we do regain some of that peace of mind. A quiet walk through the woods on a trail surrounded by things that excite every sense, but somehow rejuvenate us instead of exhausting. These sights of greenery, smells of nature and warm horse, the gentle pounding of hooves on the path, and the rhythmic rocking of the saddle under you do absolutely bring back some of that old time feeling. If trail riding is not your forte, maybe when that dressage test that you have put the time in with your animal, working out each maneuver and skill, comes to fruition in a high score. The blue comes to you that day and your heart soaks in the moment with friends who know just how hard you have trained for this moment. Horses can certainly provide us with some slow-down therapy, if we take the time and allow

ourselves to just be in the moment. Our club has truly been engaged in some of this kind of relaxing mindfulness this summer. Pat Boutwell hosted her annual fun day at her lovely farm on July 23. The weather was perfect. There were seven horses brought to both ride tests in her arena and traverse the dozen creative obstacles in the woods. She again provided the participants with a poker run through the wooded area. Our member, Becky Neville on her steady mount, Nickle, won the poker run with a pair of tens. Congrats Becky! The ladies who rode enjoyed a brand new woodland obstacle— the feely fingers. Riders would ask their mounts to walk between two walls of horizontally-hung pool noodles! A new and improved bridge of railroad ties was available to cross, also. Michelle Clay brought her new dream horse, Sarge, to enjoy the day among friends. Jill Christopher and her friend, Joleen, joined in with their horses, Evie and Liberty, riding four tests each. Whew! LeeAnn Kage and her friend, Elizabeth, rode her stunning draft horses, Ziggy and

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Schotzie. Our long time member and in-house dressage judge, Allison Schmidbaur brought her sweet Jasper to enjoy the day, too. Margie Shoop was our photographer who snapped up a bunch of the fun for us all to share. And of course, our dear friend and rider, Dianne Foltz was the reader for all those who wished to ride tests. Thank you ladies, for making the day truly fun and memorable. Looking to the near future, a mini clinic is scheduled with our friend and trainer, Allison Keeran, at the long-time member’s home of MaryLou Paxton. We are all looking forward to a bit of training and loads of fun with her. Thank you in advance to Allison and MaryLou. If you are interested, please check out our Facebook page, FDCT, for a peek and consider joining us. Until next time, slow down, smell the roses (or sweaty horses) and count your blessings. It’s the key to a happy heart. Blessings, ~Heather

September 2026

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Ohio Paint Horse Club

The Buckeye Bonanza — OPHC’s Biggest Show of the Season PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp VICE PRESIDENT, Mark Peterson TREASURER, Jill Davis SECRETARY, Heather Collins WEBSITE, www.ophc.org

The biggest show of the year for Ohio Paint Horse Club (OPHC), The Buckeye Bonanza, was held at the World Equestrian Facility in Wilmington, Ohio, on July 25– 26, and it truly delivered on every level. We enjoyed an outstanding turnout, beautiful weather, world class judges, generous sponsors, terrific prizes, and plenty of new faces joining the fun—what more could anyone ask for? This show has earned its place as an APHA Top 20 Show in both 2024 and 2025, and it continues to grow in size, excitement, and prestige. If you missed it this year, make sure it’s on your radar for next season—you won’t be disappointed. The OPHC extends heartfelt

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congratulations to all of our High Point winners, and a sincere thank you to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, scribes, show staff, and OPHC committee members. You are the heart and soul of this show, and your dedication is what makes the Buckeye Bonanza truly exceptional. Our show sponsors: American Tobiano Horse Association, Hold It Equestrian LLC, Gem City Equine, River Runs Show Pads, Rush Performance Horses, HB Show Horses, Mathews and Fransen Show Horses, Something Punchy Podcast, Tim and Cindy Snapp, Mike and Kathleen Azzarello, John and Jill Davis, Mark and Jen Peterson,

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Keith and Sue Johnson, Ganeen Hult and Vickie Clarkson. BUCKEYE BONANZA HIGH POINT AND RESERVE HIGH POINT RESULTS OPEN: Heather Brower and Oh Whata Ride; Reserve, Leslie Watson and Babe In A Hot Machine GREEN: Riley Metzger and RHF Sheeza Fancy One 2 AND UNDER: Austin Rush (Sue Johnson) and MSP My Assets R Rockn; Reserve, Raymond Weston (Heather Collins) and Hello Sugar RANCH: Ben Martin and The Jeweled Gun AMATEUR: (TIE) Brooke Miller and Her Chips Are Hot, Karly Furnas and Next Big Heartbreak; Reserve, Gianna Pozzi and Moxie Machine AMATEUR MASTERS: Jamie Ross and Call Me A Cowboy; Reserve Jennifer Ross and DaddySleepsToMuch NOVICE AMATEUR: Jamie Smithenry and No Doubt Ima Ten; Reserve, Katelyn Reese and Inviting Fancy AMATEUR WALK TROT: Christina Thode and CR Good Chocolate; Reserve, Lindsey Marshall and Bearin Ur Assets AMATEUR MASTERS WALK TROT: Richard Vondenhuevel and Never Doubt A Limo; Reserve, Tonya Woollard and On Doctors Orders AMATEUR 2 AND UNDER: Justin Russell and Shes Shore Pretty; Reserve, Raymond Weston and Hello Sugar

AMATEUR RANCH: Bobbie Martin and The Jeweled Gun YOUTH 14–18: Lucy Berghorst and ImSumKindaCertain; Reserve, Adalyn Gilbert and Rockin The Loper NOVICE YOUTH: Hailey McCorkle and NachoOrdinaryCowboy, Reserve, Riley Metzger and RHF Sheeza Fancy One YOUTH WALK TROT 5-10: Halleigh Koning and All I Want To Do; Reserve, Jenna Patrick and Good Shuga YOUTH WALK TROT 11-18: Madalyn Carsey and InvitedCowboy; Reserve, Summer Stevenson and Southern Gentleman PEE WEE/YOUTH 10 AND UNDER: Shiloh Herring and Babe In A Hot Machine; Reserve, Zoe Wilbanks and Bearin Ur Assets ALL BREED ADULT 19 AND OVER: Ruth Scherer and Living A Double Life ALL BREED ADULT WALK TROT 19 AND OVER: Tonya Woollard and On Doctors Orders; Reserve, Katherine Syrylo and Surely Im Invited ALL BREED YOUTH 18 AND Hailey McCorkle and UNDER: NachoOrdinaryCowboy; Reserve, Jamie Essick and MightyHotGal ALL BREED YOUTH WALK TROT 18 AND UNDER: Samantha Nye and Mama Dated A Fireman; Reserve, Addisyn Russell and I Require Space ALL BREED YOUTH RANCH 18 AND UNDER: Addison Brossenne and Classy Jacks Bar

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Ohio Western Horse Association

Join OWHA for The Fall Round Up PRESIDENT, Roger Fritch VICE PRESIDENTS, Marc Beck, Cinda Bame SECRETARY, Jeremy Reed TREASURER, Eric Haudenschield WEBSITE, www.owha.org

Welcome Corral readers! Hopefully, you are ending your summer with the best sunshine rays available. The Ohio Western Horse Association met on August 6 in Kenton, Ohio. At the meeting, Wendy Hooker was able to share

a deep appreciation from her whole family for all of the people who came out to show and help

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at the Karlee Hooker Memorial Speed and Sparkles Horse Show. The proceeds from the show are used to help individual youth and families with medical needs as well as Cincinnati Children’s Hospital with research in Focal Nodular Hyperplasia of the liver and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension research. This affects only one to two in every million people in the US and Europe. Wendy said the show was a huge success thanks to the many people showing their love and support for Karlee and her family. Also at the meeting, the board

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worked on final touches on the Fall Round Up. Be watching the Facebook page for details on this show that will be held at the Marion County Fairgrounds on September 26 and 27. We have been excited about the growing numbers of exhibitors in the approved shows this season as well as the growing membership with new members joining at every show. If you would like to know more about Ohio Western Horse Association, check out our Facebook page or email us at ohiowesternhorseassociation@ gmail.com. Ride on!

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Wayne County Saddle Club

WCSC Gets Some Upgrades PRESIDENT, Keith Holcombe VICE PRESIDENTS, Jamie Carlisle, Angel Bonewitz; SECRETARY, Andrea Paolucci; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

by Jamie Carlisle As promised, this month we want to unveil some of the recent upgrades implemented by the Wayne County Saddle Club (WCSC) Board. The 2026 Board chose to invest a portion of its hard-earned funds back into the saddle club grounds to benefit club members. These projects included

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the re-staining of the arena fence, grandstand, and restrooms, and an upgrade to the beloved community fire pit shelter. Dan Sigler offered to stain our fence. WCSC provided the materials and elected to pay him for his services despite Dan not

naming a price. This saved the club a huge sum of money while sprucing up some of our facilities and protecting them for years to come. Additionally, Board members worked diligently with Seaman Corporation volunteers to construct a new fire pit shelter. The fire pit shelter has long served as a club favorite hangout spot. The original wooden leanto structure needed some tender love and care. The Board took advantage of a recent offer from Seaman Corporation which provided voluntary labor on this project.

The new fire pit shelter transformed into an octagonal design, with a vented cupola, concrete flooring, and stone edging. The new shelter can comfortably seat more people, which allows for more club members to gather around the fire. Members are also able to use the firepit shelter during their overnight stay or if they choose to host a small party/gathering on the grounds. Check out the pictures of our new fire pit shelter. Come join around the fire sometime soon at the Hollow!

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Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros

Congratulations to the July Shoot and Border Shoot Winners PRESIDENT, Mike Sheets VICE PRESIDENT, John Truman TREASURER, Jessica Sheets SECRETARY, Emily Hric EMAIL, LEMV4445@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.lakeerievaqueros.net

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by Nancy Virzi (Go Forward Virzi) You know summer is halfway over when we get to our July shoot. The July shoot and the Border War shoot are now in the books. The July shoot didn’t have a large number of participants but a smaller shoot is sometimes more fun. There is usually bingo on Saturday nights with some crazy prizes. We put on nice relaxing competitions. They are fun! The Border War brought new people and people we haven’t seen for a while. Hopefully everyone had a lot of fun and they will be back again! JULY SHOOT WINNERS OVERALL OVERALL AND OVERALL COWGIRL: Audrey McHugh

RES. OVERALL: Brittany Riethmiller OVERALL COWBOY: David Ringer RES. COWBOY: Lane Bushmire OVERALL SR. COWBOY: Ron Kiko RES. SR. COWBOY: Tony Ruper OVERALL SR. COWGIRL: Tammy Angeletti RES. SR. COWGIRL: Cindy Newcomer L1 Kylie Kitzmiller, L2 Brittany Riethmiller, L3 Lily Treas, L4 Jessica Soehnlen, L5 Karla Durnell, L6 Audrey McHugh, SL1 Nancy Little, SL3 Pam Meyers, SL4 Cindy Newcomer, SL5 Barb Swabowicz, SL6, Tammy Angelletti, M1 Lane Bushmire, M2 Ed Haefner, M3 Mike Sheets M4 Sylvio Pellegrino, M5 David Ringer, M6 George Hampe, SM1 Tim Tipton, SM2 Mark Maxwell, SM3 Greg Bryan, SM4 Douglas Mallery, SM5 Barry Larson, SM6 Ron Kiko. WRANGLERS: Emmit Ringer, Lois Bushmire, Jamesen Hennebert, Audrey Meadows, Arden Sloan. BORDER SHOOT WINNERS RIFLE OPEN: Paul Treas LIMITED: Greg Bryan SHOTGUN LADIES OPEN: Audrey McHugh LIMITED: Braelyn Ringer

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Tri-County Trail Association

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It’s riding and camping season at Tri-County Trails. We hope to see you at Tri-co, please plan a visit to camp. The trails are cleared and the camp looks great! The Spring Carnaval was fun and the Summer bash was great! We hope you made it to the Ox Roast and raffle. Join us for the Vaughn’s Ride/ Fall Ride on September 18-20. Ride to Vaughn’s in Boliver for lunch, leaving camp at 10 a.m., with games and a potluck in the pavilion that evening. Bags ride Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. with potluck in the evening. October 9-11 is the Halloween weekend. On Saturday there will

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Away ride from Benazette. be adult horse games (children can play too), costume contest, lot decoration judging, spooky desserts, trick or treat and more. The flyer with the registration form is in the newsletter on the Tri-Co Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/145724365486865 September 2026

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Mid-Ohio Marauders

Mid-Ohio Marauders September Ohio State Fair Shoots PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Missy DeForest SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

by Scott Zimmerman Before we share the results from the Ohio State Fair Shoots held by the Mid-Ohio Marauders, we would like to take a minute to remind you about who is watching. In 2018, at the Ohio State Fair Shoot (8 years ago), a kid was sitting in the stands with his mother, watching. Please remember, you represent this sport, you represent a club, and you are a role model for those coming behind you. This year, that same kid, affectionately known to the Mid-Ohio Marauders as ‘The Kid,’ won Overall on Sunday. It just goes to show, you never know who is

watching. Remember, always put your best boot forward and tip your hat; you are an ambassador for Cowboy Mounted Shooting. OHIO STATE FAIR I SATURDAY RESULTS LIMITED WRANGLER, Luke Gibson OPEN WRANGLER, Raielon Evans LIMITED RIFLE, Caitlin Brohm OPEN RIFLE, Rob Bernhardt LIMITED SHOTGUN, Nicholas Hall OPEN SHOTGUN, JD Hughes RESERVE COWBOY, Clayton Lightfield RESERVE COWGIRL, McKenzie Bowman OVERALL COWBOY, John Roach OVERALL OVERALL, Chrissy Ramsey SATURDAY NIGHT ELIMINATOR WINNERS D4 LADIES: Karen Hughes D4: MENS: Mike Maris D3 LADIES: Shayla Van Der Schyff D3 MENS: Scott Zimmerman D2 LADIES: Olivia Navratil D2 MENS: JD Hughes D1 LADIES: Janessa Hill D1 MENS: Ezra Yoder OHIO STATE FAIR II SUNDAY RESULTS LIMITED WRANGLER, Luke Gibson OPEN WRANGLER, Raielon Evans RES. SENIOR COWGIRL, Karen Hughes RES. SENIOR COWBOY, Jesse Peters RESERVE COWBOY, Cary Barrow RESERVE COWGIRL, Jennifer Casey OVERALL COWGIRL, Renee Calvin OVERALL OVERALL, Nicholas Hall

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We want to thank Kelsey Gibson for an outstanding job of announcing both days’ events, Carra Frea of CDF Video and Photography for the outstanding livestream and filming of the events, and finally all of the volunteers who helped to get this event together and run smoothly. If you are interested in joining the Mid-Ohio Marauders, the central Ohio club for CMSA, please visit us at Midohiomarauders. com or on Facebook at Mid-Ohio Marauders. See you soon!

SEPT. 18-20: MOM Shoot OCT. 23-25: MOM Shoot (2026 Year End) 2027 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE APRIL 16-18: MOM Shoot MAY 7-9: MOM Clinic— Mother’s Day MAY 14-16: MOM Shoot JUNE 18-20: MOM Shoot JULY 30-AUG. 1: MOM Shoot —State Fair AUG. 27-29: MOM Shoot SEPT. 24-26: MOM Shoot OCT. 22-24: MOM Shoot

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

2026-2027 Rodeo Schedule on Website NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Ryan Ashbaugh SECRETARY, Deborah Richards PHONE, 317/319-5197 WEBSITE, www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

by Haydn Daniels Student Vice President The 2025-2026 season has come to an end as Ohio High School Rodeo Association (OHSRA) athletes make their way back from Lincoln, Nebraska. Big congratulations to all qualifiers for going out and working hard, special shout out goes to everyone who represented our state so well! REAL TALK FROM A SENIOR Since the season has come to an end, a new one is right around the corner. We say goodbye to our seniors and say hello to new members! “My name is Daphne Lanctot, My advice to new members is to 24

2026 High School National team with jackets. put yourself out there, step outside your comfort zone and take advantage of every opportunity OHSRA has to offer. You never know where it will lead. For me, it led to lifelong friendships, scholarships, discovering my passion for college rodeo, and the incredible honor of serving as your 2025-26 Miss Ohio High School Rodeo queen, and I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.” 2026-2027 SEASON The 2026-2027 season is a go! The first rodeo is in the works

2026 High School National team. and many to come. Visit our website for a full schedule. Rodeos are open to the public, come have some fun and support Team Ohio! We are so proud of every single athlete who competed this year. Your hard work, long travel hours, and endless dedication do not go unnoticed. To our graduating seniors, thank you for your leadership and for leaving such a great legacy behind. We wish you the very best in your next chapter! To our new members joining us this coming year, welcome to the OHSRA

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family. Be sure to jump right in, try your best, and make the most of every single moment. We are looking forward to another exciting year of competition, fun, and great rodeo action. Let’s make this upcoming season the best one yet! Just because we started doesn’t mean you can’t be a part of the team. Visit our website, www. ohiohighschoolrodeo.org, or check out our Facebook page: Ohio High School and Junior High Rodeo Association. Membership sign-up for the 2026-2027 season opened on July 1. September 2026

Dusty Boots Riding Club

Come Join Dusty Boots at Our Remaining Shows PRESIDENT, Holly Carr 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Dana Johnson TREASURER, Donna Rohrer SECRETARY, Harley Buckley EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, dustybootsridingclub.com

by Sarah Fabian What a summer it’s been so far! We want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has made this show season such a huge success. The quantity of entries, the sportsmanship, and the support we’ve seen at every show have been incredible. A special thank you to Trumbull Horse Show for hosting and to all of our participants for your hard work, dedication, and outstanding rides. Your commitment to Dusty Boots is what makes our shows in Jefferson and at Trumbull County so special. You’ve set the bar high, and we couldn’t be prouder of what you’ve accomplished this summer.

To Big Dee’s, thank you for your continued support and generosity. Your partnership means the world to us and to every exhibitor who walks through the ring. We’re not done yet! We hope to see all of you at our remaining shows as we wrap up the summer season. To everyone still competing: best of luck, have fun, and keep up the great work. Congratulations to our division Highpoint and Reserve Highpoint winners! HIGHPOINT AND RESERVE HIGHPOINT — TRUMBULL JUNE 27 WALK TROT RANCH: Champion, Nolana Cruz & Shez FanC With A Twist; Reserve, Maddie Jo Luciani & Blaze N Winchester YOUTH RANCH: Champion, Rayna Yekel & Dirt Lobster; Reserve, Gavin Coelho & Boomer Star Badger ADULT RANCH: Champion, Breighanna Hostetler & RX To Impress; Reserve, Ruby Pealer & PR Blues Peppy Boon 12 & UNDER WALK TROT: Champion, Addison Ashcraft & Live for the Applauz; Reserve, Mia Carr & Batting Machine 13 & OVER WALK TROT: Champion, Kylie Olsen & So Capable; Reserve, Anna Spencer & Here Comes the Money YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Champion, Maebree Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve, Riley Edwards & Winsome the VZ Way

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12 & UNDER WALK TROT: Champion, Addison Ashcraft & Live for the Applauz; Reserve, Mia Carr & Batting Machine 13 & OVER WALK TROT: Champion, Kylie Olsen & So Capable; Reserve, Nolana Cruz & Shez FanC With A Twist YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Champion, Maebree Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve, Nadia Carr & IMA Hot Lei D ADULT 19 & OVER: Champion, Allison Redmond & Top It With a Bo; Reserve, Taylor Bakos & Indelible Assets OPEN: Champion, Lydia Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve, Katie Sonnie & Huntin and Catchin

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Link to catalog: https://www.horseauctionsusa.com/auctions/detail/bw166150 • 4 yr old Sorrel Stallion by one time Peopto out of daughter of Metalic Cat. Heeled on him, break away started cutting and mares bred to him.

• Bay yearling son of Once in a Blu Boon out of daughter of Shining Spark.

• Yearling Red Roan mare by Irish Blu out of daughter of Electric Code.

• Gray Son of Epic Leader out of daughter of Shining Spark.

• Sorrel yearling filly by Exagereyt out of daughter of Fire Sixes.

• Bay Yearling son of Smart Little Lena out of daughter of Einsteins Revolution.

• 3 Yr. Sorrel Mare by Metalic Cat out of daughter of CD Royal who won $120,000, started on cattle

• Chestnut Yearling son of Gunners Special Nite out of daughter of Einsteins Revolution.

• Yearling black filly by Once in a Blu Boon out of daughter of Spots Hot.

• 14 Yr. daughter of Inseperable out of daughter of Corona For Me.

• Red Roan yearling stallion by Once in a Blu Boom out of daughter of Hes A Peptospoonful.

• Yearling Chestnut mare by Smooth As A Cat out of daughter of Haidas Little Pep.

• Sorrel Son of Hickory Holly Time out of daughter of Shining Spark. • Bay Son of Woody Be Tuff out of daughter of Corona Cartel. • 12 Yr. Buckskin mare, World Champion Buckskin Assoc., yearling reserve champion 2 yr., bred to son of Smart Spook.

• Set of weanling by Son of Wimpys Little Step.

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It’s Not You, It’s Me… by Sarah Vas

ids these days are all talking about what gives them the ‘ick’. It originated as a dating world deal breaker. In broad slang definitions, it’s a personal revulsion to an oft normal behavior, occurrence, or innocent thing about someone or something that most other folks manage with nonchalance. As it is with dating, the horse world is no stranger to strong personal bias. For some, an Ick could be a horse that cribs or keeps a messy stall. I’m so much more tolerant and patience at this age but even I have Icks, for what it’s worth. Castrations: Believe me. The horse world needs more geldings. My personal Ick is that squishy, fleshy sound the tool makes as the vet crushes the necessary anatomical fixtures. Did you know that the instrument used to castrate horses is called the EMASCULATOR!? The name

even sounds squishy. I’ve held up many a hind leg for vets over the years but I’m doing a lot of humming and gazing at the horizon! I’m also not hot on the aftermath of healing, what with days of hosing off the bloody stumps. Guh! Riding in Shorts: Now, I’m sure it’s my own fleshy physique that represses my desire to attempt this. But I watch these young girls cruising around the warmup rings with nothing but a pair of booty shorts between their bottom halves and the saddle and I think, How? How are they not raw, bruised, and road rashed from this? Obviously, they aren’t or they wouldn’t do it but still. Seriously, do they have Teflon thighs? And frankly, that whole shorts thing just screams UTI to me! My instructor side starts analyzing proper equitation against whatever glitch in the matrix these youngsters have

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found, and my mind goes down a rabbit hole of self-doubt regarding my own grasp of physics. I’m not real high on riding bareback in shorts either. Not since I was knee high to a grasshopper. If I did it now, I’d set my shorts on fire and probably give my horse rain rot... Ill Fitting Halters: Too tight. Too loose. Wrong size completely. Sloppy halters are my horse world version of teenagers in droopy pants or skintight tube tops. It’s so distracting to my eye, I can barely hold a conversation if I’m within arm’s reach of an offending head collar. I’ve never bothered to kick start any of my million-dollar ideas for revolutionary equine products, but customized halters are high on that list. Bridle brands now offer ala carte assembly for owners wanting to customize the perfect fit to an unusual head measurement. Why haven’t halter manufacturers caught on to this upsell? At the very least, every horse person that knows better should confidently and politely educate anybody whose horse is sporting a halter noseband draping too low on the snoot or throat latch wedged well forward of the cheek. Think of it like telling someone there’s toilet paper stuck to their shoe or that their skirt is tucked into their pantyhose. You’d want them to do the same for you. Cleaning Sheaths Bare Handed: I realize lots of folks can do this without issue. But there’s something about catching a whiff of that telltale odor on my hands hours later that just turns my lunch. Gloving up, wayyyy up, alllll the way up to my elbow, is mandatory for me. Even still, I’m convinced there’s smegma under my stubby nails days later. And the bean? That’s not normal. Ear wax, OK. Belly button lint, alright. But a weird, private pocket where clumpy lumps of greasy, smelly secretions ball up in the dark? No animal’s body should betray itself like

that! Speaking of sheaths, riddle me this, Batman. Nobody can explain to me why some horses have a predisposition to be ‘flaky’ while others are ‘greasy’. Not one old timer nor a single vet. Nobody has a reasonable guess about this baffling phenomenon. And I have been the unfortunate owner of nothing but greasy guys. Globs and globs of greasy goo. Insert vomit emoji here. Dirty Nethers in General: Nothing says itchy to me than having grit and grime wedged between the cheeks. Being a carriage driver, I’m more apt than most to do daily tail checks for cleanliness and lack of crupper burns. While I’m there, I’m using baby wipes or warm washcloths to maintain that tender skin. My grooming routine always includes cleaning every udder and snug bum crack in my path. I’ve yet to meet a horse that doesn’t appreciate it, even if my intrusion is met with duress at first. My horses actually learn to spread ‘em like they’re getting a cavity search when they know a good scrubbing is about to start. Body Clipping: Growing up Arabian show horse, I learned early how to sculpt a halter horse from head to toe like a pro. Even know how to blend five different blade lengths just on the face. But after years and years of clipping, I am absolutely Please turn to page 30 S

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Northern Ohio Outlaws

Celebrating 20 Years as a Club with Founding Members PRESIDENT, Ron Kiko VICE PRESIDENT, Deb Harris SECRETARY, Kelsey Gibson TREASURER, Mark Maxwell EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

by Joyce Higgins On July 11, 2026 The Northern Ohio Outlaws celebrated 20 years as a club. On hand were many of the founding members Dan App, Joe, Bobbie, and Kelsie Coalter, Vicki Page, Dave Ferguson, George and Lynette Rodgers. We are lucky that Dan App, CMSA hall of famer, saw the sport out west and brought it to Ohio. He started the 1st Ohio and then saw that it was brought to the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The current home of The Northern Ohio Outlaws (NOO.) As the club continued to grow Dan saw a need for a second arena, he was the driving force

Cowboy silhouettes by Susan Wise. that made it happen. We now have a smaller arena named after him, ‘the Dan App Arena’. This arena has helped us to get shoots done sooner ending at 5 p.m. not 10 p.m. Dan was also our sole ammo provider from 2004-2020. When Dan moved to Florida many felt the loss, but he did what was best for him and his wife Connie. We are all thankful to have Dan, a mentor, for all these years. And were glad that he traveled so far to join us in the celebration. Joe Colter was our announcer for many years before becoming the “Voice of CMSA”. He was also instrumental bringing about

the lifetime wrangler for kids with disabilities. His daughter Kelsie was the first. Jane Maxwell took charge of the celebration bringing back the restored cowboy silhouettes for the fun shoot. What a celebration it was with 97 riders and nine wranglers on hand and free ice cream all day Saturday. The only glitch was a short rain delay causing us to move the rifle and shotgun to Sunday morning. We had a feast of pizza and potluck brought in by others. Susan Wise (NOO pictures) one of our sponsors was on hand to gather everyone for a club photo. Then the games began. Pam and Alan Cornett held the dog races. Small dog winner was Mable owned by Ron and Diane Kiko and the big dog winner was Raven owned by Marcella Gruchalak. What followed was one big party with Karaoke and blow-up costumes. We would like to thank

Dan App with flag. Photo Gwen Vrh. everyone who came from far and near taking the time to join us in the 20 year celebration of the Northern Ohio Outlaws. Even one of our newest future wrangler Laramie Jane Bormuth was there.

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over it. I’ve thrown away more bras because of one invisible, stubby hair clipping that I can’t find with two hands and a magnifying glass but I know it’s there because it’s been stabbing my underboob all day. And legs; oh, the contours, the crouching, the wrinkled armpits, the fidgety horses. I had to body clip a big Half Arabian gelding at a horse show once, but he hated standing

in the groom stall. He’d march in place the whole time he was in there. I clipped him in the wee hours of night when the barns were the quietest, but it still took almost four hours of chasing a moving target. I still keep my bridle paths and goat chins tidy. I’ll even shave the occasion white sock just for looks. But if you mention you need a horse body clipped, don’t be surprised if you see a cloud of dust where I was standing.

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Corral Calendar 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”. SEPTEMBER 2026 SEPT. 3-7 — Fairfield County OHC Annual Labor Day State Ride, Scioto Trail State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: cstreite@ gmail.com, https://ffohc.com SEPT. 4-5 — 2026 American Haflinger Registry Sport Futurity, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: 330-784-0000, secretary@ haflingerhorse.com, haflingerhorse.com SEPT. 4-6 — Miami County Horse Association 4th Annual 5 Rides to the Prize, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH. FMI: https:// www.facebook.com/MCHA4H SEPT. 4-7 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by Fairfield County, Scioto Trails State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: Chris, 740-703-7740, cstreite@gmail.com, ohconline.com SEPT. 5 — Wayne County Saddle Club Team Barrel Race, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/

SEPT. 5 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit, 9:30 a.m., Wood County Fairground, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050, https://www.facebook. com/groups/433577480036595/ SEPT. 5 — IBRA Show, Triple R Arena, 3813 State Route 274 E Rushsylvania, OH. FMI: Karly, 937-935-1420 SEPT. 5 — Rough Riders Saddle Club Show, 5 p.m., Jim Everman Horse Park, Garrison, KY. FMI: (606) 202-0945, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61558040019297 SEPT. 5-6 — Mid Ohio Dressage Association East Meets West, Brave Horse, 1029 South County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. FMI: midohiodressage@gmail.com, midohiodressage.com SEPT. 5-6 — South Eastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Pleasure Show, 4028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI:614-2033153, seohso2023@gmail.com SEPT. 6 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Alyssa, 330-844-6465, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub SEPT. 7 — Labor Day Buggy Horse Driving Sale, 10 a.m., Danville Auctions LLC, 15780 Body Rd., Danville, OH. FMI: 740-599-6607, https://facebook.com/GoatAuction SEPT. 11 — Lasso The Moon Friday Night Speed Show Series, 6 p.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100064919254590 SEPT. 11 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, www. facebook.com/sugarcreekstockyards

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SEPT. 11 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/bluegrasssaddleclub SEPT 11-12 — Delaware County OHC Autumn at Alum Trail Ride, Alum Creek State Park Horsemen’s Campground, 5591 Howard Rd., Delaware, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/183153625056030 SEPT. 11-13 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association, Henderson’s Arena, 800 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Andy Paston, 740-817-3848, ohioranchhorse@outlook. com, ohioranchhorseassociation.com SEPT. 11-13 — Central West Virginia Mule & Donkey Show, Holly Gray Park, Sutton, WV. FMI: Darrel & Karen Shaffer, 304-864-0526, wvcentralmule@gmail.com, https://www. facebook.com/WVMuleandDonkeyShow SEPT. 12 — Lasso The Moon Pleasure Show Series, 9 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064919254590 SEPT. 12 — Erie County OHC Poker Ride, 9 a.m., Edison Woods MetroPark, Berlin Heights, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100064262456397 SEPT. 12 — Lake Erie College Fall Open Show, 8 a.m., Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, 10145 Pinecrest Road, Painesville, OH. FMI: Kelsea Minks, 330-749-5853, kminks@lec.edu, lec.edu/events/equineexperience-day SEPT. 12 — 2D Arena Barrels & Poles Show, 6 p.m., 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, https://www.facebook.com/2DArenaLLC

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SEPT. 12 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com SEPT. 12 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, Treharnes Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown/Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-387-3265 SEPT. 12 — Hunter Pace, 9 a.m., Circle H Farm, 10410 Flint Ridge Road, Newark, OH. FMI: 888-619-2227, rfhhpaces@gmail. com, rockyforkheadleyhunt.com SEPT. 12 — 9th Annual Fall Color Run, 10:30 a.m., Hawk Hill Farm, 6815 Olsen Lane, Grayling, MI. FMI: Geri, 989-1193 SEPT. 12 — L&B Knox County Horse Show, Legion Field, 6 p.m., 250 Pitzer Street, Barbourville, KY. FMI: Larry Brown, 606546-2092 SEPT. 12-13 — Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Club Show, Champions Center covered pen, Springfield, OH. FMI: http://ophc.org/ show-information/amateur-club-show SEPT. 12-13 — NEOHA Show, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, OH. FMI: www.dustybootsridingclub.com SEPT. 12-13 — Valley City Saddle Club 2026 Summer Series, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 Entrance), 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434 SEPT. 13 — All Horse Parade (40th Anniversary), 3 p.m., Delaware, OH. FMI: Diane Winters, 740-272-7636, jugoutrider7636@gmail.com

Lot #179

• 24 gray gelding grandson of Playgun • 11 sorrel broodmare by Genuine Hombre • 23 chestnut gelding by No Pressure On Me—Pink, Ruby, Royal Crown e lig ib le • 22 bay gelding grandson of Mr Sun O’Lena—broke ranch gelding • Embryo by Aint Seen Nothin Yet— 7.1 million in progeny earnings—mostly barrel racing, eligible for Pink, Ruby, Riata, Royal Crown, future fortunes • 11 sorrel gelding grade—solid team rope, calf rope horse High School Rodeo kind • 21 sorrel broodmare by son of Shining Spark • 16 bay roan broodmare granddaughter of High Brow Cat • 06 sorrel broodmare “own daughter of High Brow Cat ” • 23 sorrel gelding grandson of Can’t Kick This Cat- 75 rides • 19 chestnut broodmare—16k on the track in foal to Swagger Cat • 24 red roan fi fillly by Quahadi X Bet Hesa Cat—60 days riding tin num Cat by Metallic Cat • 23 bay roan stallion by Very Plati • 21 gray gelding by Joe W Cowboy—ranch, team rope • 08 bay mare by Coronas Prospect by Corana Cartel—barrel broodmare • 16 red roan stallion by Blue One Time by One Time Pepto • 24 sorrel gelding by Slick By Design—Pink, Ruby, Riata eligible • 10 palomino gelding by Peppy San Badger Sam—fifinnished team rope horse • 05 sorrel mare by Sweet Litt ttlle Pepto—in foal to Metallic Casanova

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Lot #309 2018 Blue Roan Mare used on the ranch.

Lot #311 09 Chestnut Gelding, grandson Grays Starlight, ranch horse, gentle.

Lot #314 20 Blue Roan Gelding by King Hancock Beggar, started team roping.

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April 19 — Indoor June 6 & 7 July 18 — Double Points July 19 — PMT Fundraiser Show/Double Points August 15 & 16 September 12 & 13

HOLLAND WESTERN EXTREME MOUNTAIN TRAIL June 13 & 14 July 11 & 12 August 8 & 9 (Double Points 9th)

January 3 February 7 March 7 — Double Points April 4

KAL-VAL SADDLE CLUB May 16 & 17 (Clinic 16th) July 24-26 (Clinic 24th/Double Points 26th) August 23 September 27

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 34 SEPT. 13 — Indiana Miniature Equine Club Show, 10 a.m., Hendricks County Fairgrounds, Danville, IN. FMI: Joyse Rhoades, 317-727-5153, banfour@yahoo. com, www.imecnews.com SEPT. 16-18 — Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Kellie Moore-Fryman, 740-396-9315, lu2enduranceride@gmail.com, tsmules.com SEPT. 17-20 — MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 616-225-8211, info@ miquarterhorse.com, miquarterhorse.com SEPT. 18 — Friday Nights Lights, Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 SR 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330424-2051, https://www.facebook.com/ HoppelsArena SEPT. 18-19 — OAATS Iron Horse, Elkins Creek Horse Camp, Pedro, OH. FMI: Mollie Krumlaw-Smith, 513-315-5907, mkrumlaw@gmail.com, oaats.org SEPT. 18-19 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/ bluegrasssaddleclub SEPT. 18-20 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros End Of The Trail, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: 440-645-9455, LEMV4545@gmail. com, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net SEPT. 18-20 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by Ashland County, Mohican State Forest, Perrysville, OH. FMI: Tim Tuttle, 419-512-1216, timtuttle59@yahoo.com, ohconline.com

SEPT. 19 — Scavenger Hunt/Poker Run/ Trail Ride & Liberty Clinic with Bella Sweigard, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@ gmail.com, creeksidehorsepark.com

SEPT. 19-20 — Northern Ohio Saddle Club Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: northernohiosaddleclub@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61587236287836

SEPT. 19 — KCHP High Point Show (Contesting/Ranch), 9:30 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

SEPT. 19-20 — Minds In Motion—Blending Brain-Centered Horsemanship with Equine Fitness Clinic, Shenanigans Stables, Carrollton, OH. FMI: Laura, 814-434-0914 (text), horseofadifferentcolor.org

SEPT. 19 — Belmont County Saddle Club All Breed Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-391-3396 SEPT. 19 — Davis Ranch Open Show, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com SEPT. 19 — Melmsgard Equine Expo, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Melmsgard Performance Horses, Olmstead, KY. FMI: Elin, 931-220-2307, melmsgardperformancehorses.com SEPT. 19 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 1 p.m., 3385 KY-80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: 270227-8649, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers SEPT. 19 — 3rd Annual Randy Baker Memorial Ride, 10 a.m., Bud Clarke Ridge Rd., Mt. Vernon, KY. FMI: 859-270-5227 SEPT. 19-20 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points On The Portage Circuit #5 (Performance/19th, Speed/20th), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@ gmail.com, ochf.net

SEPT. 19-20 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Horse Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lmhastalls@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/LMHAHorseShows SEPT. 20 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 12 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rachel Adamson, 419-606-9712, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ SEPT. 20 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, 9 a.m., Lewis Riding Ring Show, Cleveland Metroparks, Olmsed Falls, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, angelshavenhorserescue.org, www. facebook.com/Angels.Haven.Horse/ SEPT. 23-25 — Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Good Evening Ranch, 539 Exotic Drive, Canvas, WV. FMI: Christina Bailey, 717-512-0615, tsmules.com SEPT. 24-27 — 20th Annual Tough Enough To Wear Pink Horse Show, Champions Center, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: 740-572-7785, info@tetwphs. com, tetwphs.com SEPT. 24-27 — MI Open Horse Show Championships, Ingham County Fairgrounds, Mason, MI. FMI: mohsc@ gmail.com, mohsc.com SEPT. 25 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/ SEPT. 25-26 — Barry County Under The Lights Speed Series & Open Pleasure Series, Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. FMI: Melissa Hubert, 616-206-9774

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street • Wooster, Ohio 44691

NEARBY PLACES TO STAY: BEST WESTERN (330)264-7750 • SUPER 8 (330)439-5766 • HAMPTON INN (330)345-4424 Commission Rates • Each animal $25 plus 10% • Tack 20% • Saddles & Carts 10% • No sales $25 • Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins $40

8:30 a.m. Tack and Equipment

12 p.m. Horses, Mini Horses, Donkeys and Ponies

All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope.

Terms of Sale • Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. • Out-of-state checks must have letter of credit from your bank.

SEPT. 25-27 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by OHC Northwest Region, Van Buren State Park, Van Buren, OH. FMI: Al Sidell, 419-680-2036, ohconline.com SEPT. 25-27 — Mid-Ohio Marauders Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com SEPT. 26 — Spur For The Cure Trail Ride, Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd., Peninsula, OH. FMI: kgreen@ centerracoop.com, www.facebook.com/ SpurForTheCure, www.centerracoop. com/spur-for-the-cure/ SEPT. 26 — Poker Run, 10 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892 SEPT. 26 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Show, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie Carlisle, 330-933-3741, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ SEPT. 26 — RanchFest, 7 p.m., Copper Hill Arena, 11600 Dolway Ave. SW, Beach City, OH. FMI: 330-275-1776, copperhillarena. com

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SEPT. 26 — Central Ohio Carriage Driving Schooling Event, Infirmary Mound Park, Granville, OH. FMI: centraohiocarriagedriving.godaddysites. com SEPT. 26 — West KY Flat Shod Horse Sale, 10 a.m., WKU L.D. Brown Agri Expo Center, 406 Elrod Road, Bowling Green, KY. FMI: 870-703-9996, https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100057332085108 SEPT. 26 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castlye Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie, 502-595-7141 SEPT. 26-27 — Indiana Paint Horse Club Hoosier Harvest APHA POR & All Breed Open Show, Fulton County Equestrian Center, Rochester, IN. FMI: www.facebook. com/groups/inphc SEPT. 26-27 — Valley Riders Saddle Club Anniversary Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, Franklin, IN. FMI: Stephanie Dunn, 317-313-1445, www. valleyriders.com SEPT. 27 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne, 330844-4041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub SEPT. 27 — South Eastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Contesting Show, 4028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI: 614-2033153, seohso2023@gmail.com OCTOBER 2026 OCT. 1-3 — Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Buckhorn Ranch Arena, 108 Simmons Lane, West Surnbury, PA. FMI: Kelli Breightmyer, 724-664-5362, kellibmyer67@gmail.com, tsmules.com OCT. 1-4 — Buckskin Horse Association of Michigan All American Buckskin Horse Congress, Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU, Lansing, MI. FMI: bhamshow@gmail.com, michiganbuckskin.org OCT. 2 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Benek, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/ OCT. 2-4 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by Preble County, Hueston Woods State Park, College Corner, OH. FMI: Donn Buckingham, 937-417-4358, donnb@ bright.net, ohconline.com OCT. 2-4 — Camp with Summit County OHC, Mohican-Memorial State Forest, Perrysville, OH. FMI: Molly Eastwood, 330-603-0820, mke514@aol.com, https:// www.facebook.com/summitcountyohc OCT. 3 — 7th Annual Barn Dance & Auction, 6-9 p.m., Heart of a Warrior Farm, 6545 Beecher Rd., Granville, OH. FMI: 614881-2506, infow@heartofawarriorfarm. org, https://heartofawarriorfarm.org OCT. 3 — Ranch Trail Play Day, 2 p.m., Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail. com, www.facebook.com/MCHA4H OCT. 3 — IBRA Show, Triple R Arena, 3813 State Route 274 E Rushsylvania, OH. FMI: Karly, 937-935-1420 OCT. 3 — Saddle Up For St. Jude, 9 a.m., Boyd County Fairgrounds, 1760 Addington Rd., Ashland, KY. FMI: Caity Sammons, 606240-9080, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/296933253669231

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Hit the trails for a fun day of riding, clues, prizes, and adventure! Gather cards along the route, find hidden items and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day at Creekside Horse Park.

With the fun on the trails. The Mt Trail course will also be open to play on. Trail ride will take approx. 1.5 hours to complete. Awards announced at lunch 9 am start, last in by noon

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Enjoy a fun lunch for the Creekside year end party!

Enjoy a fun party for the end of the season!

~ Food Starts at 12 noon ~

Loads of raffle items you won’t want to miss out on! Bring your friends and anyone else you can round up!

Meal ticket is a raffle item per person. No extra cost. Bring any type of item for the Raffles.

All welcome just for lunch.

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While enjoying all the fun, be sure to stop in and pick up year end awards for the Creekside season. Every participant for the Mt Trail season earns awards (when participating in 5 or more events)

Corral Calendar Continued from page 36 OCT. 3-4 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws.com OCT. 3-4 — Twisted L Horsemanship Green Horse Development Clinic, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, Cross Creek Equestrian Center, 2031 Millville Shandon Rd., Hamilton, OH. FMI: Jessica Kerr, 423-667-1637 OCT. 3-4 — OAATS Flamingle, Salamonie 6, 9214 Lost Bridge Rd. W., Andrews, IN. FMI: Maureen Fehrs, 219-879-1964, mfehrs@ aol.com, oaats.org OCT. 4 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub OCT. 4 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/bluegrasssaddleclub OCT. 5-9 — Mid Ohio Pony/Crossbred, Riding, Mixed/Carriage & Tack/Haflinger/ Draft Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com OCT. 6-11 — The National Drive Fall Drive, Hoosier Horse Park, Edinburgh, IN. FMI: Felena, 317-534-7781, thenationaldrive@ gmail.com, nationaldrive.net OCT. 9 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, www.facebook. com/sugarcreekstockyards OCT. 9-11 — A Bucking Nightmare, Garwood Arena, Columbiana, OH. FMI: jackie@ dreamingofthree.com, dreamingofthree.org

OCT. 9-11 — Cleveland Metroparks Mounted Police Unit Fundraiser Ride, Edgewater Beach, Cleveland, OH. FMI: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/ rectrac/activity/LRRTB OCT. 9-11 — Clark County Halloween Horse Show, Clark County Fairgrounds, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100063361832506 OCT. 9-11 — Western PA Mule and Donkey Days, WPQHA Show Grounds, 3670 Harlansburg Rd., Harlansburg, PA. FMI: Brittany, 724-854-2650, https://www. facebook.com/WPAmuleanddonkeydays OCT. 10 — Wayne County Saddle Club Glow In The Dark Barrel Race, 8 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ OCT. 10 — Hunter Pace, 9 a.m., Cross Wind Farm, 7087 Sadie Thomas Road NW, Alexandria, OH. FMI: 888-619-2227, rockyforkheadleyhunt.com OCT. 10 — NPBA, Hometown Barrel Squad Show, Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: gcsaddleclub@gmail.com OCT. 10 — Valley Riders Saddle Club Fall Fling Horse Show, 9 a.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, Franklin, IN. FMI: Stephanie, 317-313-1445, www.valleyriders.com OCT. 10 — Elk River Boots & Saddle Club Open All Breed Show, Winfield Riding Club, 5449 State Route 34, Winfield, WV. FMI: 304-541-6399, https://www.facebook. com/ElkRiverBootsandSaddleClub

OCT. 10-11 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Fall Wind Up, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: ohiopinto.net

OCT. 23-24 — Breeders Crown Finals, Eldorado Scioto Downs, 6000 South High Street, Columbus, OH. FMI: www.caesars. com/scioto-downs/racing/breeders-crown

OCT. 10-11 — OAATS Oak Leaf Run, Silver Creek Park, 3900 134th Ave., Hamilton, MI. FMI: Barb Kurti, 616-460-8041, oakleafrun@gmail.com, oaats.org

OCT. 23-24 — Yoder Brothers Fall Carriage & Horse Auction, 9 a.m., Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. FMI: 989-386-9082, GoToAuction. com/2109

OCT. 11 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 12 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rachel Adamson, 419-606-9712, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ OCT. 11 — Ohio Standardbreds & Friends Open All Breed Horse Show, 9 a.m., Pickaway County Fairgrounds, 415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100057305596235 OCT. 14-17 — The Horseman’s Mission & The Horseman’s Mission Select Sale, Harvest Ridge (Holmes County Fairgrounds), 8880 OH-39, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-275-2877, https://www. facebook.com/thehorsemansmission OCT. 16 — Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series Finals, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Benek, 330-844-4041, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ OCT. 16-18 — Ohio Paint Horse Club Trail Ride, Van Buren State Park, Van Buren, OH. FMI: Text 419-701-1854, bennettelaine29@yahoo.com, ophc.org OCT. 16-17 — DBDR Spook Run Rides, Bill Wilson’s Farm, Henryville, IN. FMI: Barb Kurti, barbara.hubler@gmail.com, oaats.org OCT. 17 — KCHP High Point Show (Contesting/Ranch), 9:30 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892 OCT. 17 — Buckeye Mini Horse, Donkey, Pony & Horse Mixed Auction, 8:30 a.m., Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover Street, Wooster, OH. FMI: 330-763-0905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com OCT. 17 — Davis Ranch Open Show, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com OCT. 17 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 1 p.m., 3385 KY-80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: 270-227-8649, wranglersridingclubinc@ gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers OCT. 17-18 — Wayne County Saddle Club Halloween Party, 12 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/ OCT. 18 — Massillon Saddle Club Fun Show, 11 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330-8444041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub OCT. 18 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/bluegrasssaddleclub OCT. 22-25 — Elkins Creek 3rd Annual Mule Days, 223 Township Road 245 East, Pedro, OH. FMI: Tudy Spradlin, 740-708-1652, elkinscreekhorsecamp.com

OCT. 23-25 — Red Hill Mule Days, Red Hill Horse Camp, 4604 Red Hill Road, Livingston, KY. FMI: Jason, 606-308-9141 OCT. 24 — VCSC Halloween Spooktacular, 10 a.m., Carlisle Reservation Equestrian Arena, 13630 Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-334-6434, https:// valleycitysaddleclub.weebly.com OCT. 24 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castlye Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: 502-595-7141 OCT. 30-NOV. 1 — Michigan Paint Horse Club Fall Color Classic, MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: Bri Slager, 616-610-9326, www. fallcolorclassicfuturity.com OCT. 30-NOV. 1 — Equine Liberty Organization Liberty & Bridleless Nationals, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY. FMI: 469-3284675, info@eloliberty.com, eloliberty.com OCT. 31 — KCHP Halloween & Horses Show, 10 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740-398-5366, https://www. facebook.com/groups/420822485270892 OCT. 31 — OAATS Old Geezer Club Sponsored Ride, Caesars Creek State Park, 8570 OH 73, Waynesville, OH. FMI: Tina Ponder, 937-974-4063, tina.ponder@ khnetwork.org, oaats.org OCT. 31 — Ramblen Farm Open Shows, 9 a.m., Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: showjumper1978@ yahoo.com, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=61584240691888 NOVEMBER 2026 NOV. 6-8 — Carl Bledsoe Clinic, Rising Star Ranch, Pataskala, OH. FMI: 502-494-5314, www.risingstarranchohio.com, https:// www.facebook.com/Risingstarranchohio NOV. 6-8 — Ranch Horse Association of Kentucky Show, Oak Grove Gaming Equestrian Center, Oak Grove, KY. FMI: https://www. ranchhorseassociationofkentucky.com/ NOV. 13 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, sugarcreekstockyard@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/sugarcreekstockyards NOV. 13-14 — OAATS Gobble Til’ You Wobble, Elkins Creek Horse Camp, 223 Elkins Creek-Storms Creek Rd., Pedro, OH. FMI: Mollie Krumlaw-Smith, 513-315-5907, oaats.org NOV. 13-15 — Harvest Classic, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 616-2258211, miquarterhorse.com NOV. 14 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com

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Black Swamp Driving Club

What a Grand Gathering PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons VICE PRESIDENT, Ronald Hayhurst TREASURER, Greg Liedel CORRAL REPORTER, Sharon Hayhurst FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/121257701223196

by Sharon Hayhurst Parker Bridge in Upper Sandusky was the perfect day for a wonderful drive. The club gathered on the field next to the 1873 historic bridge for a meeting, potluck lunch then an almost 5 mile drive around the river crossing two bridges. The first bridge (pictured) and the second was an open bridge. Some of the less acquainted horses to bridge crossing had to be led, but all crossed. The weather threatened heavy rains for the day, but the drive went on experiencing only small sprinkles. Twenty-two members came with six horses and carriages. Tecumseh was rescheduled

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for August 29. If you have never been to Chillicothe, Ohio, consider adding it to your bucket list for next year. Being an out door sessional performance it only runs to September. SEPTEMBER 26: Schumacher Homestead, Bluffton Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Schumacher Homestead is a Swiss community filled with many historical interests for the visiting guest. Look it up on the Internet and plan on joining us. OCTOBER 18: River Bend

Drive sponsored by Angie Hohenbrink. Starting at 1 p.m. with potluck lunch followed by the drive. NOVEMBER 14: Christmas potluck and auction at Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington. Social hour is 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner then the auction. Start gathering fun items to donate to the auction for club support. Plan on joining us for all these activities and having new experiences with new

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people. Horse ownership is not mandatory. Membership is only $25 for a family.

Western Dressage

Chasing Four Corners with a Horse Named Jax by Kelley Bitter

still cringe thinking about the first square halt I ever rode in a western dressage test. If you’ve shown, you already know the halt isn’t just a polite pause between movements. It’s a scored maneuver, and the judge is sitting right there watching every second of it. I did not know this yet. I rode my paint gelding, Jax, down to X, dipped my head toward the judge and swept my arm back in my best salute, and grinned like I’d just done something brilliant. She smiled back. Wrote something on her sheet. Gave me a 5. I stewed on that number the whole drive home. Turns out Jax had parked with one hind leg cocked out sideways like he was leaning on a fence post waiting for a friend. I hadn’t even noticed. That’s the thing about the halt — it looks so simple that we all assume we’ve already got it handled. We don’t. But we can get there, and honestly, working through it with Jax has been half the fun.

So What Actually is a Square Halt? Picture a table. Four legs, evenly placed, holding everything up nice and level. That’s what you’re after. Left front even with right front. Left hind even with right hind. Nobody’s leg going rogue. The horse stands still, straight, and quietly waiting — ready to walk off the moment you ask. Sounds simple. Feels impossible some days. Jax, for the record, has strong opinions about which leg he’d like to rest. Here’s why it matters so much. The halt is honest. You can bluff your way through a lot of a dressage test — cover up a wobbly transition, ride a circle slightly off and hope nobody notices. But the

halt stops time. It puts everything on display at once. A good square halt tells the judge, “Yeah, Jax and I actually have a real conversation going here.” A messy one says the opposite. It’s often the first and last impression you make, and I’ve learned the hard way you don’t want to end a solid test with a shrug.

What the Judge is Really Looking At I wish someone had walked me through this before that fateful 5. When a judge watches your halt, there’s a whole mental checklist ticking behind their eyes. First, are all four legs square? Front pair even, back pair even. Here’s the sneaky part: a horse can look perfectly square from the front while a hind leg trails out behind. Judges catch it. They always catch it. Then there’s straightness. Jax’s spine should track from his poll all the way back to his tail, aimed straight down the centerline. No haunches drifting left, no shoulder popping right. Crookedness in the halt usually signals crookedness everywhere else, and an experienced judge reads it in a heartbeat. They’re watching balance too. You want the weight back toward the hindquarters, not dumped onto the front end. I think of it as Jax settling into the stop rather than tipping onto his nose. When he gets it right, walking off again feels effortless. Then there’s softness — the contact. Western dressage asks for a light, willing connection. Poll up as the highest point, face at or just in front of the vertical, mouth quietly closed. No gaping, no bracing, no diving for the ground the moment we stop. And stillness. The tests call it immobility, which sounds fancier than it is. Jax just needs to stand quietly for a few seconds without shuffling his feet, hunting for imaginary grass, or acting like he’s got somewhere urgent to be. Oh — and you. The rider gets scored too. Sit tall, shoulders over hips, hips over heels. I have a bad habit of collapsing the second we stop, and a slumped rider makes even a lovely halt look apologetic. Sit like you belong up there, because you do.

The Mistakes I’ve Made (All of Them, Probably) No lectures here, because I’ve made every one of these. The parking-brake halt: you haul back, the horse slams to a stop on the forehand, front legs splayed, hind legs left somewhere behind. Fast is not the same as good. I learned that one more than once. The fishing halt: you pull and release and pull and release, sort of negotiating your way to a stop. Jax hates this. He gets confused and parks himself in three separate pieces. The crooked stop: haunches drifting toward his stiffer side. This one is sneaky because you genuinely cannot see your own horse’s hindquarters from the saddle. It hid from me for months. Dropping the contact: my personal signature. Horse stops, I relax everything including the reins, and Jax just dissolves. Stillness needs quiet support, not you checking out entirely. And the... Rider slump: stopping riding the moment the horse stops. But remember, the halt is a maneuver. It’s still happening. It needs you present right up until you ask for whatever comes next.

How Jax and I Have Been Working Through It The good news: you can absolutely build a better halt. What doesn’t work is drilling a hundred halts until your horse starts dreading the letter X. Ask me how I know. What actually works is better preparation. Here’s how Jax and I approach it. It starts well before the stop, with a straight, forward, honest walk. Jax has to be truly in front of my leg. A square halt out of a dead, shuffling walk? It’s just not going to happen. Please turn to page 42 40

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Mid Ohio Dressage Association

MODA Classic PRESIDENT, Jessica Kuhnash VICE PRESIDENT, Gina Wowk SECRETARY, Vicki Sethna TREASURER, Angela Tewksbury EMAIL, midohiodressage@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiodressage.org

by Margot Pontia Everyone of us views the world through our own glasses. Some people who attend an event have completely different experiences. This is truly evident at a horse show. One weekend can encompass so many different memories. July 10-12 Mid Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) hosted our biggest competition, The Classic, at Brave Horse. Many different people attended this show from Ohio. Some from 10 minutes down the road, others had lengthy drives. Riders hauled in from surrounding states. This diversity is what makes a dressage community. If every rider had the same story with their horse what would MODA be? This competition brings people together to change lives. This past show could have been

someone’s first ride that sparked a new light. Others could have ridden at Brave Horse their whole lives and even call it home. These experiences make a club dynamic. MODA without all of the lovely volunteers, judges, riders, and trainers would not be the character we give it today. Each person who attends the show comes away seeing how horses can impact and shape a rider’s life. Over the course of the Classic the three judges who helped make memories were Lisa El-Rame, Margaret Freeman, and Sue Kolsta (all S judges). Many classes were held from intro to Prix St George. The show’s ground buzzed with anticipation while the barns rallied with excitement. We had a plethora of food trucks to choose from. BeeAtitudes Farm was a coffee shop that provided breakfast all weekend. Yura Bowl, La Baia Italian Food and Tortilla food trucks kept riders fed and hydrated for the rest of the day. While I volunteered at this show and helped report for this article I noticed something. So many people were sitting at the tables to share a meal. These people had never met but found community. I saw young and old riders sharing wisdom about

Andrea Klingelhafer on Mi Estrella. horses to each other, parents reconnecting with their children, trainers meeting up. Even after the meal was finished the riders kept these newfound reflections together the rest of the days. When the rain set in everyone rushed to help each other to keep dry. The small covered bleachers pushed new conversations that lead into friendships. Whether we like to admit it or not it takes a village. You can’t attend a show without support whether from fellow horse companions or a trainer to prepare you the week before. This is what MODA is here for, to create that village. The club over the many years has brought more and more people together than a regular show alone. Many bond

Rebecca Stromatt on Valentijn. over their best scores at the end of the year banquet, others laugh in tack stalls over silly mishaps. Competing helps make you proud when your horse gets a high score but the days you fail are the days the community matters most. Without it us riders are simply our achievements. A tip I have for any reader that may be currently riding or looking into dressage, don’t focus on your score, focus on the impact you make around you. A score can be fleeting and be forgotten in a season, but a small interaction with someone new can leave a lasting positive impact and create connections for years. Please come out and support as you can from MODA’s next show East Meets West on September 5 and 6.

Western Dressage (continued from page 40) Then I halt from my seat, not my hands. I grow tall, stop following his motion, close my legs lightly to keep his hind end engaged, and let my hands quietly catch and hold the energy. It’s less ‘pull backward’ and more ‘stop riding forward.’ My body signals the halt before my reins do. I give him a beat. I ask across a stride or two rather than slamming the door shut all at once. That small bit of preparation gives his hind legs time to step under and square up instead of scattering. And I’ve learned to feel for the corners. When it’s right, Jax feels level, planted, and even in both reins. When a hind leg trails, there’s a subtle emptiness on that side. It took me a long time to trust that feeling, but now I usually know before anyone has to tell me. If a leg is out behind, I don’t back up to fix it. I ask for one small forward step to walk that lazy hind leg into place. Forward fixes almost everything. Backing up just teaches Jax to anticipate a reinback and fall behind my leg, which opens a whole new can of worms. Walk-halt-walk transitions are my bread and butter. Halt, count slowly to three, walk off promptly, repeat. Each clean one builds the responsiveness that makes the next halt a little squarer than the last. I also beg a friend to stand at the rail and call out which leg is off, or I ride toward the arena mirror when I can get to one. You simply cannot see your own halt. Match what your eyes learn to what your seat feels, and eventually you just know. Last, and maybe most important: the second Jax stands square and soft, I release and let him know he nailed it. Horses learn from the release, not the pressure. That quiet moment right after the halt is where the lesson actually sticks. 42

Little and often beats a marathon session once a week. A few thoughtful halts each ride, and the habit slowly becomes muscle memory for both of you.

Why I’ve Made Peace With It Here’s what I’ve come to love about the square halt: it’s never truly finished. Years past that humbling 5, I’ll still get a halt so honest and level it makes me grin like an idiot — and then the very next day Jax parks a leg out sideways like he’s waiting at the bus stop again. That’s the game. That’s the whole maddening, wonderful point of it. The halt is a mirror. It reflects your straightness, your patience, your connection, your willingness to care about the details. I chase those four corners now not because a judge is watching, but because every time Jax and I get one right, we understand each other a little better. So go find your centerline. Sit tall. Breathe. Ask with your whole body, then wait. There’s a halt worth stopping for somewhere in there, and you and your horse are more than good enough to find it. Now go halt like you mean it. Eagles Nest Equestrian Center in Ravenna, Ohio, is built around exactly this kind of riding — horsemanship, genuine connection, and the pure joy of being with your horse. Whether you’re chasing four square corners at X or just figuring out why Jax keeps cocking that hind leg, that’s what it’s all about. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events and visit our website at eaglesnestequestrian.com to secure your spot in our next clinic. Let us help you and your horse reach your full potential together.

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Buckeye Equestrian Association

Rose Watt Clinic Cancelled, Stay Tuned for Clinics PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio VICE PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordan SECRETARY, Jennifer Milliner TREASURER, William Milliner FACEBOOK, Buckeye Equestrian Association

by Jane Malmsberry Well, it happened again. Fair time. Kids going back to school. Summer is shot! I hope you all made the best of it. Unfortunately we are going to table our Rose Watt clinic.

Rose got an amazing opportunity to travel abroad to expand her expertise! We certainly wouldn’t want to stand in the way of that and are looking forward to Rose sharing what she learned. Hopefully we can still put one or two clinics together. We do have a couple possibilities so stay tuned. We enjoyed a scrumptious potluck at Candy’s for our July meeting. Way too much food but it was a nice change of pace. By the next newsletter, it will be my favorite time of year for trail riding, hiking and camping. Bring on those cool mornings! I don’t really think we need those 90-plus days!

Massillon Saddle Club

Still a Chance to Show with MSC This Year PRESIDENT, Leanne VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Alyssa SECRETARY, Francine TREASURER, Kathy EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

Hello everyone—Happy Labor Day! The Massillon Saddle Club (MSC) show season will run through the month of October with several point shows, fun shows, and, the very popular costume Halloween show. Please watch the MSC Facebook page for open ride days, updates to planned events, showbills, and, show results. In addition to the shows, MSC also has a trail riding program that is eligible for year end awards. This program runs January through October. If your typical ‘arena’ is a trail amongst the trees and creeks, MSC also has a way to earn year end awards based on your trail time. If you are an OHC member, a member of Tri-Co (Tri-County Trails Association), or any other trail riding group, consider

joining MSC’s Trail program. The top three riders overall will receive a year end award. You can ride multiple horses and combine the trail time/miles. Please see the MSC Facebook pages and/or the MSC website for more information. Save the date! The 2026 year end awards banquet and election of ffficers will be held Thursday, November 19 at Nickajack Farm. The reservation deadline is November 5. Reservation forms can be found on the MSC website, or on the Facebook page, or at the horse shows/open ride events. 2027 high school graduates, did you know that MSC has a longstanding scholarship fund that was created and championed by lifetime member Patricia Diss? Pat was a strong advocate of education, and, felt that the MSC youth were valuable assets not just to MSC, but to the world in general. Pat started the fund when she was showing at MSC and running the food booth. The fund is dedicated to MSC high school graduates that are pursuing their education beyond high school. A portion of all food booth and other profits

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were submitted to the scholarship fund every year in the past. If you are a high school graduate pursuing additional education and you were an MSC member this year (2026), as well as a 2027 member, you may be eligible for a 2027 scholarship award. Deadline for submittal was August 1. Please see the MSC website for the application criteria and forms. Here are the remaining 2026 show dates and events currently scheduled at this time: Last fun show: October 18 for the sun show/Halloween show. Contest Shows: September 27 and October 4. Pleasure Show: September 6. Jackpot Barrels and Poles Buckle Series show dates are completed for the 2026 show season. The Versatility Show for September 19 has been canceled. Please watch the Facebook page for open ride/exhibition poles and barrels events. The medal buy back program will continue for the next few months in 2026. Do you have too many medallions from your many class placings and are not sure what to do with them? MSC will give you a $1 credit for every two medals that you return. Medallions must be in good condition; MSC retains the right to decline any medallions that are not in good condition. You will be issued a ‘Show Bucks’ credit slip that can be used for your classes or at the

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food booth through the last point show. Please see the MSC Facebook page for additional program details. And many thanks for any returned medallions! MSC is collecting any Tribute product proof of purchase. Tribute is running a rewards program where they will pay $0.25 per proof of purchase. This includes all Tribute products, such as feed for chickens, goats, lambs, horses, etc. Watch the MSC Facebook page for additional events; the MSC Junior Trustees are finalizing plans for an event, or two. Do you have any suggestions for any new events, classes, or improving the shows? What could make the show day better? What tweaks could be done to improve the day? What types of year end awards would you like to see? All suggestions are welcome, and if you are willing to help make your idea a reality, please let us know. MSC is limited only by the number of volunteers willing to help. Until next month, MSC hopes everyone has a wonderful September, and that you are able to enjoy the early fall weather and attend some of the many horse events in the area, as well as to spend time with your family, friends, and, horses. May each of your days be filled with happy horse adventures! ~Your Friends with Massillon Saddle Club, Inc. September 2026

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Wednesday, October 7 8 a.m. - Tack, Carriages, Field Equipment & Antiques, Draft Horse Previews

Thursday, October 8 8 a.m. - Cataloged Percheron Sale followed by Cataloged Pulling Bred Belgians

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The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch

North to Alaska by Rob and Tanya Corzatt

he Horsemen’s Corral magazine has been gracious enough for several years now to allow Tanya and I to submit articles each month. Putting together articles that contain topics we hope you are interested in reading can feel a bit overwhelming at times, especially in the summer when we are busier than ever. You may or may not have noticed we did not have an article in the August issue. To make it into that issue, we needed to have an article ready by the 10th of July. It was my turn to write the article, but I had vacation on the brain. You can’t just take off when you have 20 horses, 10 cows and a few dogs and cats that need to be taken care of. So, we spent a good deal of the end of June and the beginning of July getting ready to take off for a bucket list vacation. It was about the time that I realized I would have to write the article on the plane that I threw in the towel and let Michelle at the magazine

know that I wasn’t going to be able to give them an article for the August issue. We really needed to take a break, and we got to do so in early July. There is no place on this planet that I have wanted to visit more than Alaska. Had someone told me that there was only one more place I could go before it was time for me to hang out with Jesus full time, I would not have hesitated to tell them that I wanted to go to Alaska. Tanya was equally excited when we started to plan the trip last year. I was so happy to get both hip replacements out of the way in 2025 so I could recover well enough to go this year. It was definitely a bucket list trip for me and T and we were accompanied by three of our very dear friends. If you have already been there or could care less about someone else’s vacation, now is your chance to flip the page to another article. Otherwise, you can read on and see why this place was so special to me, my wife and our friends.

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We literally saw less than a fraction of a percent of the total area of Alaska and yet were treated to so much beautiful scenery and wildlife. I saw a T-shirt in one of the shops in Seward that had a picture of the state of Texas superimposed on Alaska. It said, “Everything is bigger in Texas… until you see Alaska!” We flew into Anchorage and then took the Alaska Railroad up to Denali National Park. We spent a rainy day in the park but got to see a pretty large grizzly and some caribou on our tour. On the way back toward Anchorage the next day, we had nice weather and got to see both peaks of Denali (Mt. McKinley) while on the train. We were told that only 10 percent of the visitors to Alaska get to see both peaks of the mountain. Thirty percent get to see parts of it and the remaining 70 percent don’t see any of it at all. The park gift shop actually has patches for the 70 percent club that didn’t see the mountain. We were blessed to be able to see it. It just so happened that I got to celebrate my 65th birthday when we were in Talkeetna, a quirky little town about halfway between Denali National Park and Anchorage. The town is famous for its views of Denali when the weather is clear. We took a jet boat about 60 miles up the Susitna River to some Class VI rapids in a location called Devil’s Canyon. Our captain expertly kept the boat right at the edge of the rapids until everyone on board had an opportunity to get a photo with the rapids in the background. Being the map nerd that I am, I had the National Geographic map for the area and was able to tell almost exactly where we were along the river. The captain’s deck hand was walking around the boat showing the passengers where we were on her copy of the very same map. I was grinning like a little boy when she came up to us, and I whipped out my map and showed her where we were. It’s the little things! Eventually we were back in Anchorage and then started to work our way south to Seward. Unfortunately, the weather was pretty crappy on the day we were supposed to go on a 3-hour trail ride. It’s hard to pack everything you might need for a ride like that and we reluctantly decided to cancel. We dealt with intermittent rain for most of the rest of our

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Tanya and Rob Corzatt trip. We spent a bit of time at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center near Girdwood. Many of the animals there, primarily the predatorial types like the wolves, bears, lynx, etc., are permanent residents of the center. The hooved animals, especially wood bison, are being raised there and then resettled in areas where they were formerly located before being hunted out of existence in Alaska. Had the tide been up while we were there, we would have had the opportunity to see a beluga whale in one of the branches of the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet. Four years ago, we went to Maine. The one thing we wanted to see more than anything was whales! One trip was cancelled due to bad weather. We were able to schedule another trip but were shut out. Saw a lot of sunfish, which were pretty cool, but no whales. Of all the things I wanted to see in Alaska, whales were probably at the top of my list. The day of our whale/glacier cruise started out a little sketchy due to weather. Even before we left the harbor, the ship captain said they may have to cut the trip short due to rough water out in the Gulf of Alaska. Turns out they did, but before they called it quits, we got to see humpback whales in the harbor and further out in Resurrection Bay. One whale put on quite the show by breaching at least three times that I was able to see. There were a fair number of passengers that may not have seen that because they were so sick. The swells were pretty bad, so we did not get to go see a tidewater glacier. I have to admit, that our little group was probably getting close to having some ‘issues’ as well before we turned back. Despite the weather being less than favorable on some of the Please turn to page 48 S September 2026

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Fall Into Adventure with MTRA’s October Ride PRESIDENT, Dug Jordan 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Jimmy Corlew SECRETARY, Jan Gould TREASURER, Cindy Lawrence WEBSITE, www.mtra.org EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com PHONE, 989/324-8549

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Association (MTRA) October 3–11 for a week of colorful trails, campfires, fun activities, and the fellowship that makes every MTRA ride special. Our adventure begins on October 3 at Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp near Interlochen. Surrounded by beautiful hardwood forests, Lake Dubonnet offers miles of scenic trails, many of them cart friendly, making it the perfect destination for both horseback riders and drivers. As the trees put on their brilliant fall display, you’ll enjoy some of the finest riding northern Michigan has to offer.

On October 7, riders can choose to take the scenic 20mile trail ride to Garey Lake Trail Camp or trailer their horses over. Garey Lake features another outstanding network of cart-friendly loop trails, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to explore the beauty of Michigan’s fall countryside. The fun continues during the second weekend when our Activities Committee joins us at Garey Lake. Test your skills in a horseshoe scavenger hunt on horseback, bring your favorite fall-inspired dish to our Saturday evening potluck, and decorate

your campsite with festive autumn flair. As the sun sets, gather around the campfire to relax, share stories, and enjoy the friendships that make MTRA such a wonderful community. Whether you’re joining us for a weekend getaway or spending the entire week on the trail, you’ll make lasting memories while enjoying breathtaking scenery, exceptional riding, and great company. We can’t wait to see you there! Register today at mtra. org and come celebrate fall with your Michigan Trail Riders Association family!

Western Reserve Carriage Association

Busy Month of July for WRCA PRESIDENT, Cathy Rhoades VICE PRESIDENT, Michele Steven TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades WEBSITE, Westernreservecarriage.com

by Barb King July was a very busy month for Western Reserve Carriage

Association (WRCA) members. The 4th of July weekend started off with a clinic at Medina County Fairgrounds in Medina, Ohio. The clinic featured our own Stacey Giere and Madeline Augustsson as clinicians. The clinic attendees found that learning and fun were one and the same. Lots of classes and self-improvement were included. Dressage tests, cones courses and a fun evening dinner at Diner 42. On July 17-19 some of our

members attended the Lorenzo Driving Competition in Cazenovia, NY, organized by Hannah Polson and her team. Jeff Skinner and Shauna Brummet came away with many awards as well as memories. Jeff, drove his ¾ Welsh/1/4 TB pony, Horizon Hill’s Chromatic (Chrome), to Reserve Champion awards in two division and Shauna drove Playmor’s Wicked Whisper (Rooster), to Champion Novice Driver award. Congratulations to both!

On August 1, club members enjoyed a pleasure drive at Carlisle Equestrian Center. We had five turnouts and a great potluck. Weather was cloudy, but no bugs. Dan Speese won the Big Dees gift certificate and I actually got to attend and drive Don Juan, a lovely Sec A Welsh gelding owned by Cathy Rhoades for a change. Life on the farm has prevented me from participating as much as I’d like. A fun time was had by all.

dinner, and I unashamedly ate well more than my fair share of it. The scenery was beyond beautiful. We saw grizzlies, caribou, humpback whales, sea otters, seals, sea lions, puffins and a Dall’s porpoise in the wild! In a previous article from

a couple years ago, I said that God had to have spent a little extra time on the Yellowstone/ Teton area, but I think He made Himself a vacation home in the Alaska Range!

had regarding the uniqueness of God’s creation. If you ever have the opportunity to go, I promise you that you will return home in even more awe of our Creator God and with a huge chunk of your soul refreshed! God bless you all!

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days, I can honestly say that I have never been in such awe on a vacation than during the trip to Alaska. Halibut, Pacific Cod, Rockfish, Reindeer sausage, it was all delicious. Alaskan King Crab was part of my birthday

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Psalm 19 in the New International Version Bible begins with “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Chapters 38 through 41 of Job proclaim the majesty of God’s creation. All of God’s creatures are so uniquely adapted to their environments. On our tour of Denali, our guide told us that the caribou’s eyes are able to change from golden in the summer to blue in the winter to adapt to seasonal light conditions! I’d love to hear how the theory of evolution explains that ability! I could write several more pages about our trip, the things we saw, the conversations my friend and I

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September 2026

Ohio Horseman’s Council, Inc. Member of American Horse Council ohconline.com SECRETARY Catherine Estill 513/319-2517 secretary@ohconline.com

TREASURER Margaret Hite 740/407-6986 treasurer@ohconline.com

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Greetings From Your President Welcome to September! There are lots of riding opportunities coming up before the end of the year, so get ready to hit the trails or join in on competitions. Riders of all ages, horse breeds, and riding styles are welcome to join the Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC) if not already a member. OHC is best known for its trail riding members across Ohio and for supporting access to public lands for horseback riding. Our 1,500 miles of trails exist thanks to members who volunteer their time and resources. We also partner with land management agencies to keep bridle trails in good shape throughout Ohio. Our members are a diverse group—some ride western, some ride English, some

have Quarter Horses, mules, or gaited horses, and some don’t have a horse at all. It doesn’t matter what breed you ride, how old you are, or what discipline you prefer. Besides trail riding, members of all ages compete in many different events. Our youth members are especially active at county fairs, and many go on to the state fair and the Quarter Horse Congress in October, where they earn recognition and awards for their skills. If you want to know what’s happening in your local chapter, check the next few pages or visit ohconline.com. There, you can find your county chapter’s officers and get in touch about meetings and events.

Please make note of these important dates coming up: OCTOBER 1: Take a leadership role in OHC. Nominations for four regional rep positions are due to Sue at nominating@ohconline.com. Any member can submit their name to be considered by the region’s chapters to be a regional rep. It’s a great chance to work with chapters in your region, help everyone have a good experience, and share your ideas. NOVEMBER 1: Apply for money grants to support your local trails. Grant applications are due to Bobbi at trailhours@ ohconline.com. Tell us about the trails you want to improve or add in your area, and you could

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are also Junior Ambassadors Auglaize County. We are so excited to get to know these two lovely girls and wish them all the best as they take on leadership within their community. So, while I’m sad to see our 2025 Equine Queen Harley Mertz and Equine Princess Blair Stauffer resign, I know they are off on their next greatest adventure. One that will continue to show their beautiful personality and love for people and horses. Good luck Harley and Blair! We are also proud to announce that out of all our youth, 13 qualified for state, including our newly crowned Princess Adilyn Dietz, former Queen Harley Mertz, and former

Princess Blair Stauffer. Along with Adilyn, Harley, and Blair, Brooke Craft, Cameron Dammeyer, Joslyn Newbauer, Alexis Shade, Audrey Reineke, Cece Nagel, Anna Hagen, Nolan Schoolcrafts, Ellis Wessel, and Delanni Wilker all qualified for State. These young horsemen and women did amazing as they raced against fellow experienced riders, learning so much more about themselves and what it means to ride. I, personally, was overjoyed to hear about their wonderful experiences and am more than happy to announce that out of these riders 12 out of the 13 were in the top ten! Furthermore, I would like to celebrate two scholarship winners: Delanni

receive up to $5,000 in matching funds for your project. NOVEMBER 14: Participate in the fall state meeting and network with other members from around the state. The State Membership Meeting will be in Newark at the Elks Club. The CEN region is hosting, and the agenda includes updates about the organization, a guest speaker, Gibby award winner announcement, as well as a tack and goodies sale, plenty of fattening desserts, and a fabulous lunch. (I always say, “If it’s an OHC event, there’s plenty of food!”) You can find registration details on the landing page of the website at ohconline.com. Happy Riding, ~Mary Alice Kuhn

County Lines AUGLAIZE Hello everyone! Hopefully everyone has enjoyed the fair season! I personally love the warm weather, especially on the trail. It is quite possibly one of the loveliest times of the year, a thought I know most avid horse riders share. So, with this I would love to share something that Auglaize County is blessed for: Our love of horses and community. Because as everyone probably should know by now, it is our pleasure to host our annual Equine Queen competition. We have had several girls trying out this year with all different strengths that really make our county feel blessed. These girls are determined to step up as leaders in their community to help the younger generations become better horsemen and women that can effectively create a safe environment for livestock and equines. We are excited to announce our 2026 Equine Queen Kaleigh Hickman and Princess Adilyn Dietz, who 52

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2026 royalty. Wilker and Makala Wick. These kids have done an amazing job with their horses. But most importantly, they are admirable riders that we are proud to support in our county. And lastly, I would like to conclude with a big shout to all of our loyal supporters and all the parents that are making this happen. These kids are doing amazing, but none of this would have been possible without the lovely parents and trainers that take time out of their days to make this all happen. So, thank you! ~Veronica Mertz September 2026

County Lines CLARK Summer 2026 is winding down and it went by way too fast. It seems the extreme heat early on took its toll on riding and just about everything else. All that being said, fall is the best time of year to ride so here’s our opportunity to get out there and enjoy cooler temperatures. Once again many thanks to Clark County Pork Producers for the opportunity to work the pork chop booth at the Clark County fair. It is always fun, busy and a good way to reconnect with fellow members. Many thanks to Jodie Childs, Polly Agle, Anne Demmy, Alma Shipley, Sharon Hanks, Chris Price, Cheryl Smith, Cris Fries, Jonna Ledyard, Rebekah Newell, Chuck LaRosse and Melanie Newell. We could not do it without the support of our members and is so important to our club. Unfortunately I do not have any photos to share but, I did take home pork chops to share! I was finally able to attend the Logan County kayak trip this year. It was an easy five-mile paddle along the Mad River. It started along Lippincott Road and ended at the Birch Bark canoe rental. The day was a little cooler and overcast and very peaceful. It is a yearly event that they host and was nice to finally meet some people whose names I hear often. I think it’s also great that their club has other activities during the year. We also went for a muchdeserved lunch at the Red Barn. Next up for Clark County is our fall campout. Plans are in the works and will include games, obstacles, good food and possibly a movie in the open air. Come ride with us! ~Jonna Ledyard

Clark County OHC DELAWARE The Delaware Chapter is excited about our upcoming Autumn at Alum event, September 11 and 12. This year we will have our potluck dinner with the chapter September 2026

providing fried chicken and pulled pork starting at 6 p.m. Anyone coming is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bob Sweeney, our longtime member, will again be our auctioneer. Some of our items to be auctioned are from Cashmans, Champions, and Riding Warehouse. Raffle items include acupuncture or chiropractic services from Dr. Michelle Bucci and Dr. Audrey Busby. We have two-day camping certificates from ODNR, Division of Parks and Watercraft, Palmerosa Campground and Pine Creek Resort. For those who ride Alum Creek often, we have gift certificates from Henmick Brewery and from Sticky Fingers Ice Cream. Both places are favorites for riders to stop at while riding the Winterhawk trail. There are other neat items that I am sure will surprise folks. We have a $300 gas grill from Home Depot, a photography service as well as a dog grooming service and a two-hour kayaking rental for two people courtesy of Alum Creek Adventures. You can drive over to the Howard Boat Ramp parking lot and Alum Creek Adventures will meet you there with your two kayaks. All proceeds will be donated to two noteworthy horse rescues, Copper Horse Crusade and Equine Haven Rescue. In the past, the money we made was earmarked for Alum Creek trail maintenance. Over the last 10 years, we have made numerous improvements at Alum Creek. The most recent was the addition of a mounting station at the horse camp. Because there are no major projects planned for next year, the chapter officers, along with members’ approval, decided on donating this years proceeds to these two horse rescues. If anyone is interested in trail riding that weekend, there is a group going out on Friday afternoon and another ride on Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. Saturday’s ride is riding the Winterhawk loop with a stop on the east side for some refreshments provided by the chapter. In the evening, we will be having a social hour at one of the campsites. Keep watching our Delaware County, Ohio Horseman’s Council Facebook site for the latest information. If you follow Facebook, check out Copper Horse Crusade page.

They are having a Halloween and Open House event on October 17. Some of the Delaware Chapter members plan on attending. September and October are probably the best riding months at Alum Creek. The foliage is just gorgeous while you ride parallel to Alum Creek Lake. The weather is cooler and most of the bugs are gone. I do admit the only thing I hate is watching out for the yellow jackets during the fall riding season. You will notice that we added a picnic table right before the Kilbourne Platform on Winterhawk West. You can tie your horses to the trees. I plan on taking the mounting block from the Winterhawk East side and putting it there by next spring. The Winterhawk East side will by April have their own mounting station with the help of IGS Energy volunteer day. If you have any questions about Alum Creek bridle trails, give me a call or text anytime (216/636-1837). Always glad to help. ~Bobbi Arters ERIE Greetings from Erie County! Whoa, hold your horses and bring them to Edison Woods (10186 SR 61, Berlin Hgts 44814) Smokey Road trailhead, September 12. Our annual fundraiser and Poker Ride is happening. You don’t want to miss this event. What awaits you are well marked wooded and prairie trails. You will see sandstone cliffs, wetlands, meadows, and beautiful woodlands. Wildlife and native flowers greet you at every turn. Plan on having a great time with your horse and enjoying lunch after you ride. Be sure to check out our auctions, door prizes and more. It is always a great time. Check out our ad in the July issue of the Corral or our ECOHC Facebook page for more information. We have been very busy working on the trails. The weather has been generous giving us more work as trees have been coming down. A large tree came down on a good section of our high lines. By the time you read this, it has been already fixed. We are still riding Sunday morning at 9 a.m. We meet up on the Mason Road Trailhead. These rides have been very well attended.

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Erie County OHC Pleasant Hill Lake Park was a scheduled club campout the middle of July. It was perfect timing to go South. Canadian smoke from the wildfires was noticeably heavy by the Lake Erie region. We arrived Thursday at Pleasant Hill to greet clearer skies and cooler temperatures. Camping by the lake is always fun. Nighttime kayak rides, swimming, birding and fishing filled our long weekend when we weren’t riding our four-legged friends. The campground holds events on the weekend for the campers. A few of us checked out the compass orientation course. To demonstrate our newfound knowledge we participated in a scavenger hunt of sorts. We used our compasses to find our trail, solve the clues. We did it and had fun doing it! Of course, potlucks and sitting around the campfire with friends is the best! Then add Dan’s famous torch log. That always kicks it up a notch. Plus, it is fun to watch! Our monthly campout at the Smokey Road trailhead gathered a great crowd over the last weekend in July. Old and new campers came for great riding and fellowship. Saturday night potluck was delicious! The campfire after the potluck was attended late into the evening. Dan’s famous torch log was a big hit. It lit the night under an almost full moon. Riders were 53

County Lines coming and going the whole weekend. Day riding or camping out, there was always someone to ride with. Camping is the best! Life is better on the trail! ~Shelley Hayes FAIRFIELD This will be old news because I have not been able to attend some of the club functions. I wasn’t able to attend the regional ride, but it was reported that they had 35 campers with 55 people signed up. I say that was a good turnout. I mentioned in our last chapter news that our president has been working on some possible upgrades to the special use camp in Hocking. After having a meeting with David Lane at the special use area with approval a meeting was made with Dan Balser, Chief of forestry. An offer to make improvements in the way of grading for parking and gravel can be done if the club can come up with funds. This led to VP Bryan and Chris meeting with State Senator Tim Schaeffer who offered to help search for unused Capital funds. Bryan then contacted Senator Shane Wilkins (Hocking Rep) and spoke with his aide explaining the project. We hope, with help from these gentlemen this project will move forward in the near future. I know I missed out mentioning our state ride in September and know this article will come out too late so, I hope everyone had marked it on their calendar. We still offered a meal on Friday; meat provided for potluck Saturday and Sunday breakfast all for $20 parking. Of course, all the usual entertainment and prizes plus a raffle for a new grill. I’m going to finish out this article wishing everyone gets better, stay safe and healthy. I saw Kathy back on a horse. Good for her! I won’t be riding for a while, and I understand Warren is kind of laid up for a while too. I will mention it again that we meet on the second Sunday each month at 7 p.m. at Pizza Cottage on Fair Avenue in Lancaster. Until October I will see if I can do better. ~Anita FULTON July was another low key month for our chapter. Our chapter meeting was July 7 at Reed Road Ranglers. Fifty-one members and 54

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guests attended our pizza party/ baking contest meeting, and we gained three new members! Beth won the baking contest. A couple members went to the obstacle event at Teresa’s in Defiance County and had a great time. Cheryl had a rewarding confidence-building day with her new horse Toby and Michelle and Duke were there to cheer them on. I heard of no camping trips in July, but I know there were day rides at Oak Openings, Maumee State Forest and Van Buren. In August we had a camping weekend at Reed Road Ranglers with our chapter meeting on Saturday evening. Fifty-two members and guests, including three more new members, attended. The theme was Hawaiian luau with a hula hoop contest which was won by Tami and a limbo contest won by new member Christina. Roy cooked up some delectable chicken, pork and vegetable kabobs and club members provided the customary outstanding potluck dishes. We have some fantastic cooks and event planners! We also had a club ride in the Maumee State Forest that weekend. Fifteen riders, led by Ron and tailed by Ernie, rode the main perimeter loop. Reportedly all had a good ride of four to five miles. We look forward to the NW Regional/State ride in September at Van Buren where we always have a good time. There are events planned for everyone including junior ambassadors. In October, we will have our Oktoberfest camping weekend and chapter meeting at Reed Road with our dessert auction on Saturday. Proceeds from that event are donated to food pantries; last year we gave $100 to each of 12 of them. That same weekend, Harry Hughes Youth Equestrian Center will have their main fundraiser, the ride-a-thon and we hope to do

an event during that to augment their funds. In November, we traditionally have a Fat Saturday ride on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and prepare for our Cowboy Christmas Tack Sale and Live Auction which is the first Sunday in December. This year we are trying to attract more craft vendors. We are returning to our previous venue, the WB Ranch in Swanton. Chapter meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month November to March. During warmer months, we meet at Reed Road Ranglers, sometimes during a camping weekend. Our website www. fcohc.com, our private Facebook group Fulton County OHC and our public Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council can reveal what we’re up to in real time. Be safe and we hope to see y’all on the trails! ~Kathy Brown GREENE Happy Fall, y’all! Summer has passed far too quickly, and fall is upon us—arguably the best trailriding season of the year! Many Ohio Horse Council members stayed busy throughout the summer participating in a variety of equine events, including the Virtual Tevis, American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) rides, county fairs, horse shows, and other equine competitions. Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Virtual Tevis! The challenge concluded on August 2 and the Ohio Horse Council At Large team is currently in first place, with 34 members logging an impressive 3,589.53 miles. We are especially proud of our 4-H youth members who have represented their counties so well this fair season. Many

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participated in county and state fairs, earning ribbons and recognition in a variety of events. Congratulations to Klaira Butler and her horse Deuce, who placed 10th in English Showmanship at the Ohio State Fair—a wonderful accomplishment at the state level. On July 20, Olivia ‘Livi’ Schmidt Leon, Klaira Butler, and Keith Butler competed in the Junior State Fair 4-H Horse Judging Contest. Livi proudly represented Clinton County, while Klaira and Keith represented Greene County. We commend all three for their hard work, dedication, and willingness to represent their counties in this challenging competition. Kudos to all of our 4-H youth on their accomplishments this year. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and love of horses are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing what you achieve in the future! In addition to expanding their equine knowledge and improving their horsemanship skills, 4-H members participate in numerous worthwhile community service projects throughout the year, giving back to their communities while developing valuable life skills. Your support— whether through sponsorship, volunteering, mentoring, or attending their events—helps ensure these programs continue to thrive and inspires the next generation of horse enthusiasts. Please consider supporting or sponsoring your local 4-H equine program. These young people represent the future of our equine community and are part of an organization dedicated to developing responsible, confident leaders through hands-on learning and leadership opportunities. Supporting your local Ohio Horseman’s Council chapter helps ensure that equine trails remain open and accessible for future generations of riders. We extend a warm welcome to all of our new members! Membership dues are paid directly to the Ohio Horseman’s Council and help promote, protect, and preserve access to public lands for horseback riding. Local county chapters also conduct fundraisers to support trail maintenance and improvement projects and may apply for annual grants through the state OHC to further enhance our trail systems. By becoming an OHC member, you are more than just joining an September 2026

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Moonlight ride group #1. VT Finish Line 100 Badge.

Tom, Vicky, Ella and Scarlet.

Moonlight ride, Tate. Klaira Bulter and Deuce.

Marcy, Don, and Vicky at Mossy Cave.

Moonlight ride, flowers. Junior State Fair 4-H Horse Judging Contest: Livi, Keith, and Klaira. organization—you are becoming a steward of Ohio’s equine trails and helping preserve these valuable resources for everyone to enjoy. We are also proud to have many outstanding young people participating in the Ohio Horseman’s Council Junior Ambassador Program. This program provides meaningful opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, build friendships, serve their communities, and become active ambassadors for the equine industry. We encourage interested young riders and their families to learn more about the program and become involved. Thank you for your continued support of the Ohio Horseman’s Council and our mission to protect trails, promote horsemanship, and foster a strong equine community. Happy trails and happy fall riding! ~Cindra Phillips GUERNSEY I’m almost ashamed to say how little riding I’ve got in this year. September 2026

Peekaboo The weather. The hay. The barn. This list goes on! I do think this has been the worst haymaking year of my farming career. So many lies from the weatherman and so much rain spaced throughout the hay season! Two couples from the club have gone on a month-long ride in the West. They hit several riding hot spots. Tom and Vicky Cable, Don and Marcy McIntyre were on the ride of a lifetime! One place they took in was Bryce Canyon National Park. Just look at the beautiful picture of Peekaboo. Wow! Look at those rock columns! Dee Dee and I really wanted to be stow-aways on this trip. Bryce has been on my bucket list for a long time! Enjoy the ride! ~Lee Randolph HAMILTON Hello and thank you for stopping by for a September visit! Hamilton County OHC had another perfect evening for 18 members to come out and enjoy Moonlight Ride #3 on

the Miami Whitewater Forest, Shaker Trace Trail. A nice mix of a few walkers and majority of riders enjoyed the respite of the cooler evening and the stunning evening sunset. Thank you to everyone who participated in the evening event: Heather, Jeremy and Tate Alden, Ronda Austing, Denise and Steve Bleser, Mary Craft, Ann and Mike Frederick, Diane, Gregg, and Jessey Kreimer, Sarah, Dick and Reese Stuart plus new members Susan and Meghan Linko, and Carlie Schute. Additionally, a big thank you to Great Parks of Hamilton County for giving Hamilton County OHC permission to ride the Shaker Trace horse trail beyond the Great Park’s regular closing time. Sound like fun? Come join us! Upcoming events include Wednesday, Septemeber 9 HCOHC monthly club meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Crosby Township Community Center, 8910 Willey Road, Harrison, Ohio; multiple Tuesday evening trail cleanups at the Miami Whitewater Forest; fall rides; and in the planning process, a club obstacle course day! To contact/join us, go to ohconline. com, select ‘find chapter’ and

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Hello OHC! September is the end of summer and the beginning of fall, which is my favorite season for trail riding! I don’t know about you, but for me it has been a hot summer which took a bit of effort to keep my horses cool and pest free. I think mine got more baths and hose downs this year than ever before. Our county fair had more kids showing horses this year, which was awesome. Some of our former scholarship winners and club members did fantastically! Congratulations to them all! I saw where OHC sponsored a clinic at OSU veterinary hospital for our Jr. Ambassadors recently. How great was that! Anything to help kids excel in their equine activities is worthwhile. Our club took some time off this summer, but we are now back to our monthly meetings. We are currently planning our Dorothy Glover Memorial Ride which is coming up in October. It is tentatively planned for the third Saturday in October but always check our email and Facebook for exact dates and times. Dorothy was our past president who sadly passed away a few years ago. She was instrumental in getting our Dorothy Glover Pavilion built at Harrison State Forest. This yearly event is now a memorial ride for all our club members who have passed. Bruce Kincer, Nancy VanCuren, Alan VanCuren and Faye Verhovec as well as Dorothy are all remembered and honored at the ride. These members were all a big part of our club and are missed tremendously. If I have missed mentioning anyone, please let me know. October

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Cowboy Larry’s Nancy with Cocoa. rides are the best with cooler drier weather and the leaves turning. October is Dorothy’s birthday month as well, which makes it the perfect time of year to have this! Our club will provide chili and hotdogs for the gathering after the ride. Members normally bring a side dish or dessert to share, so we end up with a feast. Everyone is invited to attend! Camping is free and first come first served. I hope to see you all there! ~Sherrie Hart

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HOCKING Our annual Cowboy Larry’s Hocking club ride is in the books! We had outstanding attendance including many people who were not club members. Friday evening, we had an informal ‘meet and greet’, with several members offering drinks for the Trailer Trot. There were both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for those who preferred that or were minors. The weather was hot and smokey, due to the Canadian wildfires, so it was good to just hang out at our campers and socialize. Saturday morning everyone saddled up earlier than usual, to beat the heat. Donna Shade, aka The Vacation Vaquera had offered to lead a ride out at 10 a.m. Since it was published for that time, she hung around camp to see if anyone would show. With the heat, no one was going to wait until 10, so they rode off on their own. Once 10 a.m. hit, she lit off on her own for a very relaxing solo ride. Storms were in the forecast to be rolling in. The club pitched in to get the potluck dinner started and quickly cleaned up, so that we could get the fundraiser auction started. We had a guest step up to be our auctioneer this year. Eddie Wolf from Gala County was asked, and he said yes! He did a wonderful job for our club 56

Trailer trot! and was greatly appreciated. As everyone nervously watched the skies, he bid up the items, and our club had one of the best auctions ever! Most of the money from our cash raffle, was donated back to the club. Thanks to generous people! Raven Rau received a gift certificate for bringing the item that brought the most amount of money in the auction. Sunday morning came. And, just like that, the weekend was over. Unfortunately, with the heat, the wildfire smoke and the storms in the evening, there wasn’t the normal campfire circle. Ah well, there’s always next year. Right? As always Larry, who is a Hocking OHC member, was the perfect camp host and is always happy to have the club schedule our yearly ride at his place. Our club is very family friendly and meet at the Home Tavern in Logan the third Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Come in earlier for dinner and relaxed conversation prior to the meeting. Watch our Facebook page for more information about our club and upcoming events! ~Donna Shade

This is a short introduction to the missing June article. Since that month was a follow up to our annual banquet, I would like to see it in the Corral so that our local donors are recognized. We very much appreciate their support. Some of us braved the heat and rode at the regional. Some of us turned up Saturday for a wonderful catered meal. The event was hosted by Wayne County who did an amazing job in difficult conditions. By now our yearly camp on Labor Day will be in the books. It is always a good time with great riding. Hoping everyone enjoys the upcoming fall riding. Spring gave some good riding months overall, especially for furry horses trying to get back in shape. Our annual spring banquet was held in April and was a great success. The buffet meal at Farmstead in Berlin was excellent. It was well attended. We thank the Wayne County members who attended and Mohican manager Will McCormick for coming. Will was an excellent speaker who gave an update on the trails at Mohican and explained exactly what the job of park manager is and how it relates to trail riders. He formerly managed Hocking and looks forward to working with the clubs who work on Mohican’s trails. We thanked him and expressed our appreciation for the work he does. The banquet raffle was held after dinner and run by our junior members: Aubrie, Emilie, Isaiah, and Ava. Thank you to all our local merchant donors. Please support them. Anderholm Veterinary Clinic donated cordless clippers, Ag Pro donated a bucket with tack, Beth Miller of Sugarbush Equine Marketing donated a photo shoot, Bowman’s Harness donated a bucket with tack, Charm Harness and Boot donated a purse, DAC donated many bottles of horse shampoo and bags of horse treats, Fairview Country Sales donated a leather western breast collar, Holly Durst donated a trailer side feeder, Kelly Moore-Fryman of Pulse Your Ride donated a session, Maysville Elevator donated a bag of horse feed, Mt Hope Elevator donated a bucket with tack, New Bedford Feed and Supply donated a $100 gift certificate and a $50 gift certificate, New Bedford

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Harness donated a bucket with a leather halter and tack, Signature Boot and Leather of Maysville donated two $25 gift certificates, TMK Farm service donated a $50 gift certificate, TSC of Millersburg donated a bucket with tack, and Yoder Blacksmith Supply donated a bucket with tack. The winner of the 50/50 drawing kindly donated her winnings back to the club. The club holds a drawing for a TSC gift card. This year we did three. Eligible members have attended a work weekend, rode more miles that the previous year, and turned in their mileage on time. Winners were Jon Herman, Cheryl Jacobson, and Cheryl Schneider. We would like to thank Bob Picklesimer of Cowboys for Jesus for the great camp in April. The weather was a little cool and there was a little rain Friday night, but it was great. Work was done around camp and on several trails Saturday morning. The trails look great and it is easy to see that a great deal of work has already been done. Thank you to DNR, Wayne County OHC and anyone else who worked on trails. Saturday evening meal was of course fabulous. This was our first camp of the year and it was good to get out. Our meeting this month was held at Holmes County Legacy Point Park. Chairs were set up in the very nice parking area. At this time there are three or four miles of bridle trails. ~Bev Hanna KNOX Happy trails and greetings from Knox County! I do not have much to report for July. The only scheduled event was the Central Region Ride at AEP Conesville. While only a few members camped all weekend, many more came on Saturday evening for the delicious chicken dinner and potluck and also for the silent auction and raffles. It was a very fun event and a chance to catch up with friends from other clubs. But having only one scheduled event on the calendar for July didn’t mean our members were inactive, many meeting up for day rides and camping at our favorite places. August was a very busy month starting with the Gibby Ride at Bark Camp, campouts at Stone Church, Mohican State Forest and Paddle Creek. Our September 2026

County Lines for 22 years and had her dapple gray Quarter Horse for 21 years. She has been a member of OHC for 15 years. Please join us for our next meeting on Sunday, September 27, 6 p.m. in the Warner Library Building Room 126, OSU Newark Campus. ~Crystal Kirk

Knox County OHC at the Central Region ride.

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Friends at Alum Creek. Licking County fun show.

Fiona enjoying a beautiful sunset. Scavenger Hunt and Obstacle Challenge that we hoped to put on later this summer, had to be canceled. We will try to get this on the calendar for next year. We meet the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at the shelter house at Thayer Ridge. Come join us for a meeting, a fun event or riding down Ohio’s beautiful trails! ~Cindy Cossin LICKING We’re heading into Indian Summer, those beautiful warm days, cooler evenings and perfect riding weather. Join us for our fried chicken chapter ride on Saturday, September 12 at Infirmary Mound Park or on Sunday, September 27 at Lobdell Reserve. Be ready to ride out at 10 a.m. It is hard to believe that 2026 is more than half way over but hopefully you’ve been keeping track of your riding miles and September 2026

Mounting block donated to Carlisle Metropark.

hours. You’ll want to have those totals ready to turn in at the end of the year. Heart of a Warrior Equine Therapy Barn invites you to their 7th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Saturday, October 3, 6-9 p.m. at 6545 Beecher Road, Granville. This free, family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, magic tricks and a silent auction. Every dollar raised supports their equine therapy program which enriches the lives of children and adults with special needs, as well as our nation’s cherished veterans. We hope to see you there. There is still time to make your reservations for our Dillon State Park ‘Year of the Horse’ campout. This will be held Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. What a fabulous and successful Fun Show we had on July 25! Beautiful weather, amazing participants, wonderful volunteers and of course, our sponsors. Thank you to all participants and volunteers and to the following sponsors: Granville Milling, Meegan Kennels, Pataskala Meats, Rising Star Ranch and The Livingston Ranch. This brings us to our member highlight of the month, Diane Wheatley. Please join me in thanking Diane for her time, hard work and effort in organizing this years fun show. Diane lives in Newark, has been in horses

Hello from Lorain County OHC. We hope you enjoyed the summer riding, fairs and shows. Our council has had many fun opportunities to choose from this summer and still more are on the way this autumn. I’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank our September calendar sponsor, Tack N More in New London, Ohio. We’d like to thank Tony Monyak who donated his time and talent to build a wood mounting block with supplies paid for by our Lorain County OHC. It was presented at our July meeting and placed at the Carlisle Equestrian Center where it will be utilized by many individuals over the years. This is another fine example of horsemen helping horsemen. We’ve enjoyed our summer meetings out of doors at the Carlisle Equestrian Center with tasty potlucks both in June and July and an ice cream social in August. Those in our council who traveled to Ben’s Happy Trails in Scioto County located within the Shawnee State Forest found it to offer some hilly trails that helped muscle up their steeds. They chose sites with electricity so that they could turn on their air conditioners as the weather was quite toasty. They also found a pool at a nearby state park that was wonderfully refreshing. The West Branch State Park campout was a great time. Folks enjoyed the shady trails and their sites overlooking the lake. Some of the gals even took their inflatable horses for a swim to cool off. Holly reported that the ground bees stung her horse multiple times and she got some welts herself. If your horse starts to act odd such as stomping in place or kicking at its belly, it may be that it has disturbed a nest. If that is the case, move away from the bees as quickly and safely as possible. Informing the others in your group what has

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Ben’s Happy Trails campout. occurred will help also. Another good idea is to carry medical supplies for bee stings. On September 11-13, we plan to attend the Chili Cook-off/State ride hosted by Ashland OHC at Mohican State Forest. Those who plan to day ride on Saturday should plan to park across the street at the baseball fields. The Lorain OHC will ride-out at 11 a.m. Jim Wallace is the contact for this ride. Another option that weekend is to attend the Erie County OHC Poker Run at Edison Woods Metroparks on Saturday, September 12. There is also camping permitted. If attending, please plan to park at 8111 Smokey Road in Berlin Heights. This is a fundraiser so there is a fee to participate which includes a poker hand, lunch and prizes. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Beth Behrens is the contact for this ride. On Monday, September 21 we will meet for our membership meeting at Carlisle Visitor Center in the Black River Room at 7 p.m. On the agenda that evening is the nomination of officers for 2027 so start thinking about an individual you feel would be a good candidate for the various 57

County Lines officer positions. Please note that you may nominate yourself or any other warm body who is part of our Lorain Council. On Saturday, September 26 we will be having a day ride at Malabar Farms. It is quite scenic, with water crossings, fields, woods, farm animals and Mount Jeez to ascend. Atop Mount Jeez, you will be able to look out over the farm and rolling hills. When you descend, you may wish to stop at the Malabar Farms Visitor Center. Inside you will find restrooms, a nature center and a gift shop where they sell a variety of nice souvenirs and plenty of delicious snacks. September 27 through October 2 we will be camping at Big Elk Lick Horse Camp located in the Allegheny Mountains, Pennsylvania, where we will ride primarily logging, gas and mining roads. Wild elk are in the area and are magnificent to see and hear. Please check the Lorain County OHC website for full details. Ric and Char Augustine are the contacts for this camping trip. The Quarter Horse Congress will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from September 27 through October 26. There are many opportunities to watch competitions of all sorts. In addition, live demonstrations from top-notch trainers will be offered throughout the month. Many vendors are on site for horse related merchandise. Horse trailers of all sorts, both new and used are also available for purchase. You will find further information on the Quarter Horse Congress website. The Beaver Creek campout is October 2-4. It is located in Liverpool, Ohio. Billy and Cheryl Garn are the contacts. Sites are primitive. You are advised to haul your own water for you and your horse. There are 23 miles of bridle trails and several creek crossings. The Mill Festival will be held on Saturday, October 3. Convenient tie lines are available near the festival. There are plenty of food trucks but if you want the hand-dipped ice cream you better go early as it often sells out quickly. Our last campout of this year is scheduled for October 8-11 at Pine Creek Horse Camp in Hocking Hills. Sites include water, electric and two stalls. There are showers and facilities on the premises. Be sure to be on the lookout for Deb H. as she is 58

often lurking about and is wanted for excessive shenanigans. Laura Monyak is the contact for this ride for all camping questions for Lorain County OHC members. We hope you get time to enjoy all the excitement each horse opportunity has to offer. ~Kathy Duncan MADISON Hello all! I rarely have so little to say, but I have been away for much of the month and I have not heard from any of our members about horsey stuff. We enjoyed hearing about Cowboy Mounted Shooting at our August meeting with a presentation by Renee and Tim Calvin, nationally rated contestants and chapter members. It’s always fun to learn about different horse activities. Thank you Tim and Renee! Our trail marker upgrade at Deer Creek State Park is complete, and you will find numbered trail posts with directional arrows also indicating the post number ahead and behind you. This should alleviate that ‘lost on a loop’ feeling and let you see exactly where you are on the maps provided at the day use parking and campground. Look for the map boxes! Also, remember to download What 3 Words app to locate your exact spot on the earth and to alert us or park management to problem areas. Please remember to carry clippers and maybe a folding saw to help with trail trimming at all of the parks that you ride in. It certainly takes us all to hack back the nasty vines and prickers that grow twice as fast as what you really want. Our Gymkhana series will wrap up in early October, you have one more opportunity to come and play with us at Madison County Fairgrounds in London. It’s a ton of fun, and can be a learning experience for you and your horse, or you can go full bore and earn the year end prizes. We hope to see you! You can register on our Facebook page, Madison County Gymkhana. Enjoy the beginning of the best season for riding, and I hope to see you on the trail! ~Lisa Reynolds MEDINA OMG, the summer is almost over! Did you get enough riding

Jan, Sarah, and Raydeen. in? Visit enough parks? Eat enough hot dogs? Speaking of hot dogs, we had plenty at our August meeting at Richfield Heritage Preserve. Thanks to Summit OHC for sharing the summer barn for our meeting pleasure. We hosted a special guest, Sarah Vas, columnist extraordinaire of View from the Cheap Seats. We’ve all enjoyed her perspective on all things equine, from looking at things from the horse’s point of view to all the finer points (or not) of the show circuit. She gave us a kaleidoscopic view of her life in the saddle and on the seat of a carriage. We could all relate to many of her adventures and shared some of our own. Her mother, Judy joined her and delighted in giving us some background on Sarah. Thanks to the nice turnout of 25-30 members from Medina, Summit and Cuyahoga Counties who brought side dishes and dessert. A big shout out to Kathy Schmidt who grilled the hot dogs at home and brought them nice and warm to the meeting along with all the condiments. Lastly, thanks to Jan Dalton, who arranged Sarah’s appearance and gifted her with a ‘thank you’ basket. Looking to kick up your heels with old friends and enjoy a fabulous meal? Want to win some great prizes? Maybe reminisce with people you haven’t seen for a long time (or maybe just last week)? Just want to get out of the house on a chilly fall day? Well join us at our 40th Anniversary Banquet on November 7 at Amy’s Rustic Event Center (formerly Valley Tack) in Valley City. Amy and her husband have done an incredible job turning this former tack shop into a place to celebrate everything from showers and weddings to birthday parties and anniversaries. The flyer will be on our Facebook page (OHC Medina County Chapter Group) and soon and in our newsletter.

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Amy’s event center. Contact Rosemary Young at rosemary4medinaohc@gmail. com or 440/382-7980 for more information. We are working hard to keep the trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park ready for your riding pleasure. But we could use your help. Got time on your hands? Contact one of our trail committee members and see when and where work is needed; Ken Sims (330/284-1334), Raydeen Ryden (raysden2@ gmail.com, 334/663-7361) or Greg Monsanty (330/352-5737, blackhorsebridge@aol.com). Looking forward to those cool days down in the valley! ~Rosemary PERRY If you stayed in the saddle this summer, you’re winning! It’s been another action-packed riding season for the Perry County Horseman’s Club, and while we’ve logged plenty of trail miles, we’ve also proven that gravity is still undefeated. Poor Don discovered that loose saddles and ribs don’t make good riding partners. A loose saddle resulted in a broken rib, giving him a painful reminder to check the cinch one more time before heading down the trail. Not to be outdone, Brenda decided to test her landing skills at Barkcamp. Reports vary, but eyewitnesses insist she and Pocahontas briefly auditioned for the equestrian gymnastics team before Brenda made an unscheduled dismount. Fortunately, everyone lived to tell the tale, though we’re still waiting for the judges’ scores on those aerial maneuvers. Mother Nature also got into the act. Riders at the Shawnee State Forest ride were treated to an unexpected soaking courtesy of a summer downpour. Of September 2026

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Kathy and Captain at Hocking. course, around here we don’t cancel rides because of rain—we just end up looking like we’ve crossed the Ohio River instead of riding beside it. The club has certainly kept the trailers rolling this summer. Members attended the annual Hocking ride at Cowboy Larry’s, where several riders not only enjoyed the trails but also managed to come home as auction winners. Whether they actually needed everything they bought is another story entirely. Other adventures have taken members to Great Seal, Stone Church, Zaleski, Strouds Run, and Tar Hollow. It’s safe to say our horses have seen plenty of Ohio scenery this season—and perhaps a few hills they’d rather not climb again. Away from the trails, congratulations go to Donna, who brought home ribbons by placing in several mounted shooting classes at the Ohio State Fair. We always knew she could ride, but now she’s proving she’s pretty handy with a pair of sixshooters, too. Back at Burr Oak, Dan Humphrey and several other hardworking members spent time September 2026

installing the picket-line poles in the overflow camping area. Their efforts will make future rides more enjoyable and provide plenty of places for horses to relax while their owners debate where the next meal is coming from. Speaking of planning ahead, members are already looking toward the fall riding season. The annual Soup Ride is on the calendar for October 9-11, although the location remains a topic of spirited discussion. Wherever it ends up, there will undoubtedly be good trails, good food, and enough stories around the campfire to make everyone wonder whether they should believe half of what they hear. The annual ride to Ash Cave, the state ride at Scioto Trails hosted by Fairfield OHC and the Chili Cookoff at Mohican are on September’s calendar, while Beaver Creek is on the agenda for October. Here’s hoping the rest of the riding season brings fewer falls, tighter saddles, just enough rain to keep the dust down, and many more miles with friends. See you on the trail! ~Marianne STARK Sometimes it is difficult to find a topic to write about especially if not too much has been happening. I recently received OHC’s copy of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Summer newsletter. I chair this committee for OHC. This is a large trail system that makes a loop around Ohio and is designated by the Blue Blazes on trees. Most of the trail is for hikers but you will find horses are permitted on many sections. That is why OHC keeps a membership in BTA. They are also part of the OTP organization of which OHC also belongs. When I first became active in OHC we were very active in building trails along with OTP and the other organizations that belong to it. BTA members were excellent teachers in building substantial trails. I enjoyed riding my horse on many trails and seeing the Blue Blazes marked on the trees. On many trails you will find places to stop for ice cream! One of my favorites was when we rode around Tappen Lake and continued onto Deersville. The Deersville General Store was so welcoming and made the ride worthwhile!

In this issue of their newsletter Alexys Nolan wrote an article on ‘Butterflies of the Buckeye Trail.’ In July the Monarchs are actively breeding and laying eggs throughout Ohio. They overwinter in Mexico. They have been on the decline because of habitat loss, pesticide use and changing environmental conditions. Butterflies require specific plants on which to lay their eggs and feed their caterpillars. These host plants are essential to their life cycle. Milkweed is perhaps the best known host plant and is the only host plant for Monarch butterflies. One of the simplest ways to help butterflies is to allow portions of your property to grow naturally. Mow less and avoid pesticides. So I will no longer worry about keeping all the areas I have trouble getting to with my mower and let nature take its course. Enjoy the fall months and be safe! ~JoEllen SUMMIT For those of you who dream of riding the American west, you might want to check out Lee Hendrickson’s Facebook page. She deserved a real vacation after all her hard work on the latest Murder Mystery Fundraiser. Having already tackled the Rockies in the USA, Lee set her sights a bit further north to Alberta Canada’s first national park, Banff, which just happens to share the same mountain range, The Rockies. Luckily this area was spared the devastating fires which engulfed so much of Canada this year. I marvel at the scenery but especially the courage it takes to climb on a horse you don’t know and ride up narrow mountain trails with dizzying drop offs and windy conditions. Undaunted, Lee took every opportunity to savor the sites and experiences and meet new friends along the way. Thanks for being our OHC Ambassador wherever you travel Lee. I know one of these years I will be writing about you riding the Tevis Cup. This year is no exception with a few members having had their turn in the barrel with some much needed restoration surgeries to keep the ‘classic’ bodies running. Unlike vehicles which are usually

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Summit County OHC fixed and ready to go, it takes some rehab and time to reclaim stiff joints, flexibility, and adjust to a myriad of aches and pains that are part of the new normal. Here’s hoping we all encourage each other’s efforts to make that time as short as possible. Also, remember to grin and bear it when recruiting those younger members. We want them to think we got all this great patina trail riding horses. It’s that time of year when the fear factor starts kicking in and fewer members attend meetings. If you guessed it is time to accept nominations for officers in our chapter you are correct. Taking on this responsibility is a commitment but not a job. Just remember that all the current officers who play musical chairs each year to keep the club going were once inexperienced too. Current officers will be there to coach and help you through any questions or problems you might encounter. We thank all those who have served so faithfully and hope we have some volunteers who might consider giving it a try. SEPTEMBER 2-7: (5 nights) Pike Lake, (2 nights) Scioto State Ride, Scioto State Park (Labor Day weekend) (3) nights OCTOBER 1-3: Camping Weekend with Summit OHC at Mohican state Park OCTOBER 5-9: Salt Fork (2 nights) and Bark camp (2 nights) OCTOBER 20-22: Alum Creek Here’s hoping for a great fall riding season and no snow until Christmas. ~Joann Ulichney WARREN The heat of the summer is upon us, but that does not stop trees from falling, honeysuckle from growing and the Over the Hill Gang from clearing trails 59

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Warren County OHC at Caesar Creek State Park! A huge shout out of thanks to the gang: Roger and Chris Pawsat, Harold McKeehan, Tom Prudhoe, Ramona Auyeung, Kandy Zehner, Lynn and Barb Pfantz, Dan Weber and Rick Wehrley. Belinda Snell and her horse EZ have been a big help in painting trail markers. The trail marker color for Solidago Downs is orange, Moonlit Vista is red, Farmer’s Trace is yellow and Rosebriar is blue. Caesar Creek State Park has 29.8 miles of bridle trails. Maps of the CCSP bridle trails are on OHC Online. Solidago Downs is 18 miles, but you don’t have to ride all 18. If you just want to ride the north end of Solidago, park at the Young Road aka Haines Road boat ramp. To ride to Solidago from Horseman’s Camp, take the trail head for Moonlit Vista closest to camp and follow the signs. Moonlit Vista is 3.6 miles and is the trail to take to get to the beach where horses are welcome. (I rode Moonlit Vista a couple of weeks ago. The trail to the beach was nicely cleared. The lake was high, so there was not much beach to ride on, but horses were able to walk in the lake.) Farmer’s Trace is 5.5 miles and Rosebriar is 1.8 miles. Generally, painted trail markers on the right side of the trail informs that the trail is heading out of Horseman’s Camp while painted trail markers on the left side of the trail is returning to camp. While riding the trails and you notice a downed tree blocking the trail, please note where the obstruction is and 60

reach out to Trails chair Roger Pawsat or another Over the Hill Gang with the location. If you are able, join the Over the Hill Gang for trail clearing every other Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. If you cannot attend the trail clearing, please donate money to Warren County OHC’s trail clearing fund. See the newsletter for more information on Over the Hill Gang and donating money. OHC members Dianne Colvin and Lisa Parrish with her granddaughter Penelope along with 4H’er Avery Hobbs rode in the Waynesville Fourth of July Parade. Thank you to the rest of the Hobbs clan for being the equine excrement cleanup crew! That’s an Independence Day they won’t forget. Be sure to use plenty of fly spray to keep the horse flies and deer flies away. They are the worst part of summer. Take time to saddle up, enjoy the ride and don’t squat on your spurs! ~Kathleen Duchak Girgis WASHINGTON Hi horse folks! In Washington County we are happy to be entering the fall riding season. This is the favorite time for many of us. Temperatures are much more reasonable, and it is just a wonderful time of the year! Our work continues on Kinderhook, but we have had a minor tragedy in the last month. The Newport community, home to the Kinderhook trail, experienced a no three tornado during a summer storm, bringing quite a bit of damage to many folks in the area. Unfortunately, the Kinderhook trails took a beating, too. We have many trees down, some very large, and the biggest ride of the year is scheduled in five days as of this writing. On top of that, the forecast is rain for the next five days, including the day of the ride on trails that are almost impassable with no real opportunity to clear them. The joys of managing an equine trail are never ending! Some of us brave souls have been riding the trails and clearing as much of them as we can, to get around the large downed trees and through the over grown briers and mud holes. Photo of Jennifer Pugh as evidence, it takes a strong back as well as a strong will to ride the trails after the storms. Thank you to the wonderful members

Storm damage on St Rt 26. Trail Blazer, Jennifer Pugh.

OHC 250 design who joined us on these rides. The other photo is a sample of the storm damage near my home on July 21. I feel very blessed that it missed my family and friends, yet am sorry for the neighbors who were not as fortunate. May God be with them in restoring their homes, and farms. June 13, we joined with Wal Mart to hold the Children’s Mircale Network trail ride, auction and dinner. The weather was dry and a bit warm, but that’s better than thunderstorms and tornadoes. We had a good turnout, the trails were fun, the food was delicious as always with lots of nice items in the country store and auction to win and bid on. They raised around $6,000 after expenses. Awards were given to the youngest rider, the oldest rider, the rider who traveled the furthest, coming from Greenville, Ohio, Donna Vincent won the $250 gift card, and Rita Schultheis won the grand prize for turning in the most donations. Everyone had a great time helping this very worthy cause. Thank you to all who supported this event. Be sure to come join in the fun next year. After seeing some of the other wonderful chapter shirts celebrating the 250-year anniversary for the USA I was asked to create one for our chapter. We are taking shirt orders, if anyone is interested in placing an order they can contact our treasurer, Debbie Johnson for more information.

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In other news, we have a busy fall riding schedule and are hoping to visit many of our sister OHC chapters to share in the fruits of the hard work they have invested in their trails! It is this time of year we like to remind everyone of the biggest threat to our fun in the fall—bees! Yes, I know they are yellow jackets, but for simplicity we call them bees. We encourage you to have a little get together before every ride and go over a few important things. Make sure everyone knows where they are and who to call if there is an emergency. Find out who has phones and make sure you can contact each other if there is an emergency. And do a lesson on what to do if you encounter bees. Many of us have experienced them many times and we know what to do and how our particular horse will react, but we have new folks who lack that experience, so make sure to teach them! Of course, it is pretty simple. Flee the area, administer first aid, either mark the spot or better yet, kill the little monsters before moving on. The greatest danger, in my mind, is a person that does not know what to do and just freezes. This not only puts themselves in danger, but if they are not directly in the swarm, they can prevent others from exiting the danger, creating a very dangerous situation! It is better to talk about it every time than take a chance on someone getting seriously hurt because of lack of knowledge. Of course, this applies to all aspects of riding together, not just bees! We will give you an update on our trails next month, until then keep a deep seat and faraway look! Have a great ride. ~Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE Forgive the length of this article, but with the Regional September 2026

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Wayne County OHC Ride and my old horse suffering from some colic due to the heat and fireworks all around us I missed last month! However, Wayne County OHC was very busy in June and July. The Regional Ride was a big success despite the brutal heat. We had 26 rigs with seven chapters represented. There were 50 in attendance Saturday night which was catered by On the Rise Barb -B-Q. There were door prizes and a 50/50 raffle prior to live music by Bill Bauer who was back by popular demand. There was a scavenger hunt and a poker run. We closed out the weekend with Cowboy Church by Dave Smalley, who persevered and preached even though suffering the tragic loss of his long time riding partner due to colic only a few days prior. Although we had to ride early in the day to beat the heat, it was a relaxing and fun weekend and we thank everyone who was able to attend. September 2026

Even without the Regional Ride, it has been a very busy couple of months for many members in our club. Charlene, Margie, and Denver rode as outriders on a wagon train in Wyoming. They trailered their own horses out for the ride. Susi Ally and her standard bred gelding Marty were featured in the SIPSummer Program. Susi adopted Marty from New Vocations. She has shown him successfully in dressage and has ridden many trail miles and camped with Marty all over Ohio. Denver went to the nationals for YEDA. While she didn’t win there, she learned a lot and we are very proud of her achievements. She also did very well with her horses Oreo and Cupcake at the Knox County Fair, placing in contest and showmanship classes. Tara Tate is on the Junior State Fair Board and has been very busy working at the Ohio State Fair. Camping was the main event for many of our members. Jen Petersen hosted a ride at Two Mile Park in Pennsylvania which seven members from our club and two from Medina attended. The trails and camp were in great shape. Thanks Jen for hosting this ride and leading us on the trails you know so well! Rachel Gardner and Jody Jackson hosted a ride at Fallon Park July 1619. Seven members attended. I had not ridden there in many years and am pleased to say that the camp ground and trails have been significantly improved and I hope to camp there again soon. Sheila Haury hosted a camp out at Malabar on June 26-28. Several ladies attended and had a very enjoyable weekend. Elsie Zuercher hosted a camp out at Beaver Creek State Park July 31-August 2. Three of us arrived on July 30 to ride and camp and enjoyed a beautiful day. Three more members joined us Friday. We elected to hold our potluck dinner Friday instead of Saturday because of the impending storms. Even so, we had good rides on Friday and Saturday before heading home Saturday afternoon. In other activities, Heather Tate has been showing and doing well at the Massillon Saddle Club with her horse Gus. Four members also attended the Equine Excellence Clinic presented by the faculty at ATI, OSU in Wooster and held at their equine facility in Apple Creek.

There were many interesting programs presented by ATI faculty and other professionals in the equine field and yielded much useful information. There were door prizes and food and did I mention, it was free! I recommend looking for this clinic next summer if you want to soak up some equine knowledge. Lest you think all we did was play the last two months, rest assured there was plenty of trail maintenance work going on at the same time. A workday at Mohican before the Regional Ride got camp cleaned up and trails weed whacked. A work weekend was also held after Regional Ride and more week whacking and limb lopping was completed. Everyone should enjoy the ride to the lodge on the Orange Trail now that the trail through Fern Hollow has been rebenched. Thanks goes to Ernie Kaufmann and Tom Bahl for all the weed whacking that they have been doing at Malabar. The trails are much more accessible now that the weeds have been cut back. Finally, a reminder that there is one more bike race at Mohican. It will be held October 23-24. If you are planning to trail ride there that weekend you may want to check the time of the race and whether they will be crossing or using any part of the equine trail. It might be a good day to ride Malabar instead! By the time this goes to print the summer will be past and we will be working our ticket booth at the Wayne County Fair. Happy trails and safe travels to all. ~Susan Baker WOOD Happy early fall to our fellow OHC chapters! Most of you probably feel that summer has flown past way too quickly. And you would be right, except that for some of us, there have been days that really drug on. Speaking personally, I have had entirely too many overtime hours at work recently and not enough horse and trail hours. But as the saying goes, I work hard so my horse (and dogs and cats) can have nice things! While I’ve been tied up with my workplace, many from Wood County have been out and about to various parks, campgrounds and trails. Despite some recent heat trends, our members have been able to take advantage of

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cooler mornings and get out and enjoy their horses and each other’s company. In August, Wood County members trekked to Hueston Woods State Park and to Lost Bridge/Salamonie in Indiana. The Lost Bridge destination was a change from ‘tradition’ in that we had previously gone to the other side at Salamonie, but with the warm trend we decided to take advantage of the availability of electricity at Lost Bridge. What a blessing air conditioning is! September’s arrival brings with it the chance to support one of our ‘sister’ chapters in Erie County— they’re hosting a poker ride at Edison Woods on Saturday, September 12. If you’ve never had the opportunity to ride there, I believe you will find it worth the trip. Very pleasant trails and good food and entertainment are provided, along with knowing that you’re supporting the maintenance of those nice trails! Our Northwest Regional State Ride is also in September, the weekend of September 25-27! If you’ve never been to Van Buren State Park, located near Findlay Ohio, you really need to consider joining us. And, of course, if you have been up this way before, we definitely want to welcome you back! The latest from our Regional postings indicate that there are still a few camping sites available, and if you aren’t able to obtain one, there are plenty of day parking sites The weekend is always full of great riding, time to get to know new friends from other areas, fun stories, learning new skills, and of course, great food. Oh, and I didn’t mention the fundraising silent and live auctions! All the Northwest Region clubs work to put together the best weekend possible, but it won’t be complete without your attendance and participation. As always, funds raised are used to maintain trails and horse areas of our regional parks so everyone benefits from our efforts. If you have questions and are from the Northwest Region, please reach out to your individual chapter president for details. If you’re not from up this way, please see the Northwest Region Facebook page for more information. Looking ahead to October, Wood County OHC members are eagerly awaiting the tasting opportunities that come with our annual Hobo Stew and Soupfest! 61

Colostrum: An Overlooked Tool for Equine Gut Heal by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

olostrum is the mare’s first milk, produced immediately after foaling to provide the newborn with nutrients and immunesupporting compounds essential for survival. While its importance to the newborn foal has long been recognized, research has shown that bovine colostrum can also provide valuable digestive support for adult horses. The gastrointestinal tract is much more than a digestive organ. It is the horse’s largest immune organ and serves as the first line of defense against harmful bacteria, toxins, allergens, and other environmental challenges. When the intestinal lining becomes compromised by stress, illness, ulcers, or medications such as NSAIDs, digestive health suffers. The result can be inflammation, fecal water syndrome, poor nutrient absorption, increased intestinal permeability, and a weakened immune response. Bovine colostrum contains a unique combination of biologically active compounds that help protect and nourish the digestive tract. Immunoglobulins bind undesirable bacteria and toxins within the intestine, reducing their ability to damage the intestinal lining. Lactoferrin provides natural antimicrobial activity while supporting a healthy immune response in the gut. Growth factors stimulate the repair and renewal of intestinal cells, helping maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier. Colostrum also supplies beneficial peptides and oligosaccharides that contribute to a healthy intestinal environment. These actions make colostrum particularly valuable for horses

recovering from ulcers (both gastric and colonic), diarrhea, fecal water syndrome, antibiotic therapy, illness, or other conditions that affect gastrointestinal health. By supporting the intestinal lining and promoting normal tissue repair, colostrum helps create an environment where healing can occur more effectively. Because bovine colostrum is naturally low in lactose, it is well tolerated by adult horses. Choose a product harvested during the first hours after calving and processed at low temperatures to preserve its biologically active compounds.

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A healthy digestive tract is the foundation of overall health. Whether your horse is recovering from gastrointestinal disease or simply needs additional digestive support, bovine colostrum offers a natural, research-supported way to help protect the gut, promote healing, and support normal immune function. Permission to reprint this article commercially is granted, provided prior notice is given to Dr. Getty at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com. No editorial changes may be made without her approval. Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an internationally respected, independent equine nutritionist who believes that optimizing horse health comes from understanding how the horse’s physiology and instincts determine the correct feeding and nutrition practices. Dr. Getty provides a world of useful information for the horseperson at www. gettyequinenutrition.com.

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and cherished. In addition to that, there is a costume parade (to include dogs, kids and horses!), trick-or-treating, a silent auction and other activities. Monies raised during the event are used to benefit the Friends of Van Buren in their efforts to beautify and maintain Van Buren State Park. I want to emphasize that this event is not just for Wood County OHC members, although we definitely encourage all our members to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us for this weekend, and of course, if your delicious contribution to the stew and soup contest is deemed the most delicious, you will absolutely be crowned king or queen for the event! If you need further information, please reach out to us via our Facebook page. As fall and cooler weather approaches, we at Wood County OHC hope you are able to fully enjoy fewer flies, beautiful leaves and colors and of course, valuable time with your friends— those with fur and those without. Take advantage of every moment and opportunity to reach out and connect. Life comes with no guarantees of tomorrow and we need to share our blessings and challenges with those who God places in our paths. Until next month, keep your butt down and your smile up! ~Juliann Flage

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Horsey friends on the trail.

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Elaine and Lucy. September 2026

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