May 2022 Digital Edition

Horse Horse Review Review

Horse Review

MSHR ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

This AQHA dun filly, owned by Angie Hill, was born on 3/24/2022 at Cypress Corner Ranch in Sarah, Miss. Her dam is Cocoa, a Driftwood mare Sired by, Uno, a Streakin Six stallion owned by Cheri and the late E. H. “Nip” Turner

Playbook, ridden by Jason Schnelle at the WTHJA Springtime in Dixie show. (photo by Nancy Brannon)

Ashley Fant on Katherine Dimento’s Vivian at the WTHJA Springtime in Dixie show. (photo by Gary Cox)

Photographer Gary Cox took a “selfie” at the WTHJA Springtime in Dixie show.

Marion Milner driving Windy Bray’s Mini, Amanda’s Lace at the Nashoba Spring Driving Derby. (photo by Brooke Ballenger)

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*21 buckskin stallion CD Lights X Smart Mate

*17 sorrel mare granddaughter of Dash Ta Fame broke ranch

*21 bay stallion by Watch Jack Winit HPI eligible

*08 buckskin gelding by grandson of Shining Spark ranch

*20 brown gelding by RS Classy Red Buck HPI eligible

*16 sorrel gelding by Dry Doc X Smart Chic Olena ranch

*15 sorrel gelding by One Smart Request ranch, team rope

*12 red roan gelding by Genuine Doc McCue broke, team rope

*16 sorrel gelding grandson of Tanquery Gin

*20 red dun mare by Three Dee Skyline

*16 buckskin mare by Bug In My Frosty started barrels, Future Fortunes

*18 brown gelding grandson of Peptos Stylish Oak ranch, team rope

*20 sorrel mare granddaughter of Metallic Cat

*20 palomino gelding High Brow Cat X Grays Starlight

*20 sorrel gelding grandson of Metallic Cat

*14 gray mare out of daughter of High Brow Hickory US & World Series heel horse

*15 sorrel gelding grandson of Colonel Hotrodder ranch horse

*18 chestnut mare by Dual Smart Play ($330,000 NCHA)

*11 gray gelding by Leroy’s Good Scotch ranch, team rope

*21 black filly granddaughter of Two Eye Red Buck futurity eligible

*09 red dun mare daughter of Two Eyed Red Buck rope horse

*16 buckskin gelding by Stylin With Pepto ranch, rope, ranch rodeo

*17 red dun gelding grandson of Docs Gabilan ranch horse past futurity $ winner

*17 bay mare by My Lifes Delight ranch, heel or breakaway

*16 chestnut mare by Moonstruck Pepto ranch, heel or break away

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Indelible Link, by Juni Fisher

Review by Tom Brannon

Trapeze flyer Tattooed matilda finishes her signature act one night and seconds later, she’s hurtling toward the tanbark floor of the circus ring Horribly injured she struggles to make sense of her condi tion while she grasps at memories of her troubled childhood and life as a star of a rag tag troupe outside her circus family, matilda remembers one true friend: lucky eddie

eddie is a sardonic, war scarred, tattoo artist with a monkey called heroin on his back who bestows matilda’s first tattoo when she’s a shy, misfit teen Their seem ingly strange friendship deepens over the years, enduring eddie’s battle with addic tion and matilda’s craving for tattoos while she chases the intoxicating lure of the spotlight Theirs is a bond forged in tattoo ink

Hired as a temp by a traveling circus to sell concessions, and serendipitously drawn into an impromptu trapeze act, matilda catches the eye of Bill, a trapeze flyer who is so infatuated by her that he proposes to her and she literally runs away with him and joins the circus although the circus troupe is no less functional than her family, most of them are fond of matilda and one act at a time, she works her way up to the high wire

But the circus tent that has fed matilda’s soul becomes a curtain of unimaginable heartache when tragedy be falls the world she knows and loves, and plummets her into a downward spiral that even bright lights, applause, and a new tat

too can’t mask

The time line in this book jumps back and forth between 1958, where a comatose matilda is lying in a hospital bed, and her youth in the early 1940s for the several months that she is slowly healing, she can hear and understand, but cannot talk or communicate The segments describing each event in time are as short as two para graphs or as long as several pages This is not confusing, however, as each segment is clearly dated and the chronology is in logical order matilda and her siblings, each by dif ferent fathers, are raised by her grandpar ents in new orleans, since her mother has run off with her latest fling. She is pretty (although she doesn’t realize it), intro spective and shy The one thing that she feels confident about are the tattoos ap plied by eddie

Indelible Link cues up the music for a high flying, wild ride back to the time when the train pulled into town and a trav eling circus arrived to promise a magical

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adventure under the big top

About the author: Juni fisher is a pro fessional singer, song writer, performer, author and horse trainer who lives in nashville, Tenn Her genre is western and cowboy music She was raised on a farm in San Joaquin valley, Ca and was active in 4 H and ffa While studying equine Science at the College of the Sequoias she rode horses for customers and was captain of the college horse show team in 1984 she moved to Santa ynez, Ca to train cut ting horses Juni’s ability to ride at speed

across the hills landed her with a position as a professional “whipper in” with a fox hunt club in Tennessee after that, point to point racing, steeplechasing, and eventing took the place of cow horses, while she honed her songwriting skills among some nashville’s finest writers in 2012 she re turned to the cow horse world by winning the nrCHa Celebrity Cow Horse Chal lenge and continues to train and show

She is also the author Girls from Cantro (2019) visit Juni’s website at: https://www junifisher com

A Man Walks Into a Barn

By Nancy Brannon, Ph D

no doubt you’ve heard numerous times the clichéic joke intro, “a man walks into a bar ” The title of this book foreshad ows the humor and “outsider” insight from an “insider ’s” perspective of the world of horses and horse people This is the book for all the parents of horse crazy girls (and boys) who are primed for horse and pony camp this year but especially for dads

“This is a book with several topics. one of them is parenthood and its challenges, and how it involves a constant journey into the unknown,” he writes. How we meas ure success is another theme in the book is it about ribbons and championships, or is there something more important? in Chapter 16, he summarizes the life’s les sons learned from his fifteen years as a “horse dad ”

you might event think “oldfather” a pseudonym for the author ’s real name But not; Chad oldfather really is a Professor of law at marquette university law School Perhaps his dry sense of humor began in the town where he grew up, as he describes: “the thoroughly Wobegonian but unfortunately named kiester, min nesota (population: 501) ” Having pub lished numerous articles in a wide array of law journals, it almost goes unsaid that this book is well written “i write because i enjoy doing it,” he says “Somewhere along the line i started reading The Chron icle of the Horse, ” and later he made his debut writing a blog for The Chronicle “When i started blogging for The Chroni cle of the Horse, i had a vague notion that i might one day use my posts as the be ginnings of a book chronicling my expe riences and observations as a horse dad ” and there you have it

oldfather ’s delve into the realm of horses began when he found himself the parent of a toddler who was obsessed with horses Then, as his younger daughters be come similarly afflicted, he soon became enmeshed in the subculture of barns, rid ing, and horse shows, learning not just about the animals that drew his girls, but also about the people and personalities of “horse people ”

His journey begins at the boarding barn, appy orse acres for newbie parents in the horse world, his descriptions of the rid ing disciplines of hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing will be informative, but “old news” to horse folks However, even horse folks will identify with the long waits at hunter/jumper shows while nothing hap pens in the arena, as opposed to dressage shows when everyone has specific ride times. and you can identify with the horse that doesn’t want to load in the trailer to go home after the day long 4 H show at the County fair (with more waiting), and a rider ’s first big milestone: falling off and learning to get back on eventually the family reaches the second big milestone: a horse of their own

as his girls develop their riding skills and progress through the ranks, you may recognize the names of some of their rid ing coaches and clinicians, and the oppor tunities they are afforded, like riding in an emerging athletes Program (eaP) clinic and making it to the “Pony finals” at the kentucky Horse Park (kHP). How many of us have taken our children to ride at events at the kHP?

in Chapter 11, he writes his observa tions about george morris, “who was the dominant figure in the hunter/jumper world ” yet, oldfather is “conflicted” about the former olympic show jumping coach who later received a lifetime ban from the sport based on allegations of abuse of some of the young men who trained with him in his early days “So far as i’m aware, there were no problems with abuse in any of the activities in which my daughters took part,” and he goes on to de scribe some of morris’ comments and ad vice to the students in his clinics i’ll leave the rest for you to read (pp 209 219) for trainers, or coaches of any youth sport, there are “things to take to heart,” he advises. “remember that nobody makes mistakes on purpose good trainers don’t gossip, especially about their own clients. Have no favorites. Be honest. good trainers have a plan accept feed back Have respect for your clients’ time and money. Be always learning.” The last one is what inspires me: i’m always inter ested in learning something new a book for parents and equestrians, A Man Walks Into a Barn is a wise, witty look at the world of horses and horse peo ple oldfather strives to be the best dad he can, supporting his children's dreams, writing about his parenting choices He describes this world with humor and hon esty, critically examining riding’s high cost and the inaccessibility and inequality that results

A Man Walks Into a Barn is published by Trafalgar Square Books (www horse andriderbooks com)

Joanna Caldwell: Iroquois Steeplechase Official Artist

The official artist for the 2022 iroquois Steeplechase is Joanna Caldwell “Wind ing down a dusty road and through a cedar hollow you can find Joanna reed Cald well painting in her country studio in Coldwater, Tennessee Signed simply Joanna, her work is known for its whimsical and entertaining appeal,” Joanna writes in her official bio

Whimsical is definitely the right term to describe her piece for the 2022 iroquois Steeplechase, although she says “i’ve cre ated my own category that i'm calling ‘Soulfulism ’ if i can touch a soul, evoke a smile or a chuckle, then i have accom plished something ”

This year the iroquois Steeplechase committee asked her to create something really different and fun They wanted to bring in a bright, lively and whimsical mood for this year

Joanna describes her work as “colorful, loose, silly, fun, funny it always makes people smile! i don’t take myself too seri ously it’s just meant to make people chuckle ”

The name of this acrylic painting is “The lucky one ” Joanna explains: “i’m not sure who is the luckiest: the gentleman whose horse just won the race; the wife who has the best/sweetest/ most beautiful horse; the horse who has great owners; or the happy hound. you can decide ”

Joanna has been a creative artist since childhood Her parents encouraged her talent and she had private painting lessons growing up She at tended uT knoxville with an art scholarship after college

she was able to support herself by selling her artwork in nashville

Working with interior designers and se lect galleries, she has placed her painted furniture and numerous paintings in richly appointed homes across the country Her more famous acrylic paintings feature charming french and italian waiters, often poised in front of a bistro

Her current work consists of foxhunt ing folks, mini Donkeys, Polo players, and the unpredictable, good humored scenes that go along with the people and animals in these sports

Artist Joanna Caldwell with her acrylic painting “The Lucky One” at the Iro quois Steeplechase Kickoff Party in March

it’s time for summer horse camp! fol lowing is a listing of some of the summer horseback riding camps offered through out the mid south Please contact the indi vidual camp providers for more information.

Ashley Fant Show Stables, 9580 e Shelby Dr , Collierville, Tn 38017 Sum mer riding camp: June 13 16, 2022 for ages 6 & up for camp information, call 901 603 6231; email ashleylfant@ gmail com Website: https://prohunter jumper com/ See our ad this page

Blue ribbon riding academy, 439 e Sowell rd , Canton, mS, 39046 offers three horsemanship camps, may 30 June 3, June 6 10, July 11 15, 2022; $385 per week; 8:30 am 2:45 pm for camp infor mation, visit: www blueribbonridingacad emy com/horsemanship camps or call (601) 842 0564; email: blueribbonridin

summer Horse Camps

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Camp of the rising Son, 444 lake road, french Camp, mississippi 39745 no horse camp this year, but Teen Week includes a “horses” option: July 18 23, 2022; $535 for camp information, visit https://campoftherisingson com/camps/tee n camps or call (662) 547 6169; email: info@campoftherisingson com

fisherville farms, 1825 n Collierville arlington road, eads, Tn 38028 offers six weeks of camps for ages 3 to 6, June 6

July 29, 2022; half day camps: $175; in termediate camp $200 for camp informa tion, call (901) 308 7433; email: erin@fishervillefarms com visit fish ervillefarms com/camp/or

Horsemania Riding Camp at Coyote run arena, 4393 gainesville road, mason, Tn offers six camp sessions for ages 5 12, June 6 July 29 Day camp for girls and boys; overnight camps for girls for camp information, call: Terri Draper (901) 634 7484; email: hedraper@com cast net See our ad this page

Hunters Edge Stables, 5610 forest Hill irene road, memphis, Tn 38125 of fers 7 weeks of summer camps for ages 6 and up, starting may 31 through July 29, 2022; $400 per session for camp infor mation, call (901) 831 3890 Beanie Cone or (239) 280 6125 Catie Beth varian email: Huntersedgestablestn@gmail com

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maple grove farm, 4961 Windsong Park Drive, Collierville, Tn 38017 offers six weeks of farm themed camps, 3 in June and 3 in July, 2022; ages 4 12; $295/week for camp information, visit: http://www maplegrovefarm net/camp/sch edule/ Call Tim or nicole mcDaniel (901) 861 7422; (901) 610 7322; or email info@maplegrovefarm net

midland farms, 120 Trott rd., Bell Buckle, Tn 37020 offers three weeks of Summer Camps, may 23 27, June 13 17 (9 am noon), June 20 24, 2022. Children 7 & up; 9 am 3 pm; $225/week for camp information, call Christy mauney (931)703 8611; email: cr mauney @yahoo com Website: www midland farms net

mississippi State university equestrian Team, mississippi State, mS 39762 hosts two summer camps: Bridle up Bulldogs, June 2 3 2022 for ages 9 14 Two half day sessions for beginner to intermediate rid ers mississippi State equestrian College Prep Camp, June 8 10 for 9th 12th grade, geared towards riders who want a first hand look at riding on a college equestrian team for camp information, email Coach ashley glenn: aes779@msstate edu need a Hand Horse Training, 3815 Woodbury Pike, murfreesboro, Tn 37217

Horse camps for ages 6 14 years; may 30 June 3, June 6 10, 2022; 8am 3pm; $300/session for camp information, visit http://www needahandhorsetraining com/s ummercamps html Call Courtney Smith (423) 309 8386; email: courtney smith8386@gmail com

oak Crest farm, 1115 Dent road, eads, Tn 38028 offers 1 day germantown Charity Horse Show camps June 8 & 10, $100 ea; Beginner 3 day camps ages 5 & up, June 1 3, July 13 15; novice to inter mediate riders 12 & up June 22 24 Cost is $300 per 3 day week; 9am 2pm for camp information, call Jane olsen (901) 491 5075; or erica momrow (901) 338 0802 email: janeeolsen@icloud com

oak view Stables, 13600 looney road, olive Branch, mS 38654 offers horsemanship day camp for ages 5 14, may 30 June 3; June 13 17; June 20 24, June 27 July 1, 2022; Working Student Bookcamp July 11 15; $385 per week for camp information, contact louise Car ruthers at (901) 493 4238 or Trey lawson (901) 409 8954 Website: oakviewsta bles net/horsemanship day camp/ Panther Creek Stables, 5750 Conger rd, nesbit, mS 38651 offers eight weeks of summer camp for ages 6 17, weeks of may 31, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, 2022 Sessions run 8:30 am 3 pm; $350 $450 per ses

sion for camp information, visit https://panthercreekstables simpletix com call Peyton murray at (662) 912 5440; email: peyton@panthercreekstables com river run eventing, 1188 love rd , Hernando, mS offers seven weeks of 3 day horse camps June 1 July 23: event ing Camp; Beginner Camp (2 sessions), Horse Show Prep (2 sessions); Pee Wee Pony Camp for camp information, call meredith Tipton, (901) 674 1082; visit river run eventing on facebook

Shady Creek farm, 11083 Shady lane, eads, Tn 38028 offers seven weeks of summer riding camps, June 6 July 29, for children ages 5 to 7 and 7 & up; full day camps $425/week Half day camps $245 for camp information, visit: h t t p : / / w w w s h a d y c r e e k f a r m c o m / w o r d press/ Call/text: Julie lindow (901) 262 1173; e mail: info@shadycreekfarm.com.

Shelby farms Stables, 500 n Pine lake Dr , memphis, Tn 38134 offers be ginner horse camp; ages 8 15; m f, 8:30 2:30; $355/week advanced horse camp; ages 10 15; m f, 8:30 2:30; $390/week for camp information, call (901) 647 5793; email info@rideshelbyfarms com visit: www rideshelbyfarms com

Tracy equestrian, 4819 murfreesboro road, arrington, Tn 37014 offers weekly half day camps every weekend June & July at $300/week; full day camps $425/week Contact Janet Tracy (615) 429 0975 or janet@tracyequestrian com or visit: tracyequestrian com

Trinity Farm, 10365 monroe road, lakeland, Tn 38002 offers three sessions of summer camp, may 23 27; June 13 17; June 27 July 1, 2022 for ages 5 12; hours 9 a m 12 p m daily; $375 per week for camp information, visit: https://trinity farmtn com/summer camp; or call (901) 301 3932; email: Priscilla Davis at pdavis@trinityfarmtn com See our ad page 6

uT martin equestrian, martin, Tn of fers Premier equestrian Clinics June 9 10; June 18 19, ages 14 18, at uT martin ag Pavillion; $400/rider for camp informa tion, visit http://www utm edu/depart ments/nondegree/camps/equestrian php Contact: kim leiter (731) 881 7261; e mail: kleiter1@utm edu

Walnut Trace farm, 8388 Collins road, nashville, Tn 37211 offers four summer riding sessions: may 31 June 3, June 6 9, 13 16, and 20 23; for ages 6 13; hours 9 3; $385 for clinic information, visit www.walnuttracefarm.com. Contact: grace Johnson at gjohnson@walnuttrace farm com or text (615) 347 8431

Winterview farm, 140 Spring road, flora, mS 39071 offers seven horseman ship camps weekly from may 30 through July 15 Camps run m f 8 am 2 pm; $450 per week for full camp information, visit https://winterviewfarm com/service/camp or call Patti Wright Shoemaker at (601) 260 5494; email pgwright1000@aol com

Horse Health & Welfare

period mSu graduates not only know why, they know how ”

outstanding alumni of mississippi State university (mSu) were recognized by the mSu alumni association at its annual awards event on april 29, 2022 Dr mark a akin was selected to be alumnus of the year for 2022 from the College of veteri nary medicine (Cvm) Dr akin received his BS Degree from mississippi State in 1982 and his Dvm in 1986. He is a 1977 graduate of Shannon High School, Shan non, miss

Dr akin has been in equine Sports medicine Practice for 36 years He is a

member of the american veteri nary medical asso ciation, the american associa tion of equine Prac titioners, mississippi veterinary medical association, Ten nessee veterinary medical associa tion, and the ameri can Horse Council. Within the aaeP he has served on sev eral committees including The equine Welfare and Public Policy Committee, Show Horse Committee, and The Pur chase Committee. Dr. akin is also active with The foundation for The Horse akin said he “chose mSu because of the quality of education i knew i would re ceive The academic Program was and continues to be the best in the world i work with veterinarians all over the uSa and the world; that represents a lot of vet erinary schools i believe mSu produces the most qualified, sought after graduates

The people who have influenced him the most are John Tomlinson, who was his pre vet advisor, and his wife, Dr Carol akin

Mark Akin, DVM is Honored Mississippi State Alumnus Measuring Foal IgG: How and When

What led him to the study of veterinary medicine? “for as long as i can remember i’ve always had a passion for horses,” he said “i loved everything about them as i grew, i was able to work for different horse trainers, which also allowed me to work around different veterinarians i’ve always been at ease around a horse; they tend to calm me down and i’ve never had a fear of them ”

akin is a donor of multiple mSu Cvm Scholarships, including The Drs. mark and Carol akin equine Scholarship, The Dr Carol akin feline Scholarship, The Drs. mark and Carol akin equine Client Consultation room, and a new project working with the mSu Cvm foundation to establish a student break room, food pantry, and exercise area, which will also have a staff psychologist on duty “i’m re ally looking forward to this opportunity,” he commented

akin veterinary Services is located at 383 Tarren mill Circle W in Collierville, Tenn Dr akin and his wife Carol reside in Collierville, Tenn visit www alumni msstate edu

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff

foals possess the ability to produce in fection fighting antibodies, called im munoglobulins or igs, from the moment they’re born What they don’t possess is pre existing igs in their bloodstream at the time of birth to protect them from the on slaught of bacteria and other infection in ducing microorganisms in their new environment.

“This lack of maternal transfer of im munity is somewhat of an evolutionary drawback, leaving foals highly susceptible to threatening infections, especially, pneu monia, joint infections, and sepsis,” noted kathleen Crandell, Ph D , a kentucky equine research nutritionist

foals, therefore, require a healthy meal of colostrum the mare’s first milk laden with igs to temporarily provide immunity until the foal’s own immune system swings into full gear Here’s what you

need to know about the process of passive transfer of immunity:

• Time is of the essence a foal loses its ability to absorb igs after 18 24 hours;

• assisting foals to stand and encourag ing them to nurse from their dam as soon as possible after birth will decrease the risk of failure of passive transfer;

• allow them to nurse as frequently as they wish;

• if the mare begins leaking colostrum prior to the foal nursing, collect the colostrum and bottle feed it to the foal in stead alternatively, have some frozen colostrum (available commercially) for back up purposes;

• measure the foal’s igg levels between 18 and 24 hours of life to ensure sufficient passive transfer has been achieved ide ally, igg levels exceed 8 grams/liter

“Several methods of measuring iggs to ensure sufficient immunity exist, each with some pros and cons one study* con ducted over a five year period found that all three of the tested techniques proved

sufficiently capable of diagnosing failure of passive transfer in neonatal foals,” shared Crandell

Some examples of these tests include two laboratory tests called a radial im munodiffiusion assay (riD) and elec trophoreses riD is currently the “gold standard,” with elec trophoresis coming in a close second; however, specialized equipment is re quired and the results take about 24 hours Stall side assays using handheld instru ments called refractometers are available These refractometers also have some drawbacks, but they appear to be valid and useful tools for the rapid, inexpensive screening of successful passive transfer of immunity

“To add more bang to your mare’s colostrum, ensure her overall nutritional needs are being met and supplement with omega 3 fatty acids. This supports not only the mare during gestation, but also the foal’s ocular and cognitive develop ment early in life,” Crandell added

Resource:

*elsohaby, i , C B riley, J T mcClure usefulness of digital and optical refrac tometers for the diagnosis of failure of transfer of passive immunity in neonatal foals equine veterinary Journal

Foals at TN Equine Hosp.

veterinarians at Tennessee equine Hospital (TeH) have been doing Well foal checks in april

This foal (above) was “supervising” her dam’s ultrasound with Dr Cindy Weis (TeH West) on april 4, 2022

another foal, Twister, aced his first test; his igg scores were great foals naturally acquire antibodies from their dam’s colostrum, so it is very important to have their levels checked around 10 hours old to be sure that they have sufficient anti bodies to ward off disease and infections

(above) Twister (below) A foal enjoy ing a bit of sunshine on Good Friday

Tri- County Farm Ser vices

Brooke USA Aids Horses and Equestrians in Ukraine

lexington, ky april 7, 2022 Brooke uSa foundation announced the establishment of its ukraine emergency fund and asks its supporters to help equestrians and their horses as it joins the many organizations supporting relief efforts in that nation funds raised will be forwarded to the ukrainian equestrian fed eration Charity foundation (uefCf; registered in Belgium) with assistance from the fei (in ternational equestrian federation) and uSef (united States equestrian federation) via the uSef Disaster relief fund

according to uefCf, there are more than 100,000 horses in ukraine, many of which are caught up in the war, with no possibility to flee and seek safety nor access to shelter or veteri nary care Horse owners, riding schools, ath letes, breeders, and riders are suffering under desperate conditions without any means to save their horses “By making a donation to Brooke uSa, donors can provide the ukrainian eques trian community with a way to help themselves and their beloved equine companions whether providing feed, bedding, shelter, vet erinary care, medications, and other essential needs,” stated katherine kaneb, Chair of the Board of Directors of Brooke uSa

Brooke uSa has received several email messages and calls asking for the organization to support those in ukraine who are living amidst a war zone, lacking essential services and access to meeting their most basic needs “Just imagine if life is difficult for humans; their equine companions are completely at risk Those who care for them are forced to flee or

have no means to provide for them We have heard that many ukraine horse owners are stay ing with their horses because of the difficulty of transporting them out of the country The situ ation is truly desperate for all, added kaneb

Brooke uSa is in a unique position to help both humans and equines as the lives of both are intertwined 100% of the funds raised will be designated for direct support services

uefCf is helping with the relocation of horses and gathering and distributing goods for equestrians and their horses initially, the fund was established to manage a hotline for eques trians in ukraine and those organizations of fering help to ukrainians uefCf has expanded their efforts to include coordinating help and operations in ukraine, offering coun selling and other needs based assistance over the last month, outreach efforts assisting horses and humans displaced by the ongoing attacks in ukraine amounted to more than 375 tons of feed, haylage and bedding 150 tons were im mediately distributed to 30 different stables in across ukraine

“Current donations are meeting immediate needs, but we know that the commitment to aid our fellow equestrians will require long term support We know that the welfare of these horses is paramount to their owners,” stated emily Dulin, Chief executive officer of Brooke uSa

To make a donation to Brooke uSa’s ukraine emergency fund, visit www BrookeuSa/ukraine

The Foundation for the Horse Awards $50,000 to Ukraine Equine Relief

By Keith Kleine

The foundation for the Horse, the char itable arm of the american association of equine Practitioners (aaeP), announced on april 11, 2022 a donation of $50,000 to help horses in ukraine and neighboring countries

The foundation is distributing the money through its partnership with the British equine veterinary association (Beva) and its charitable arm Beva Trust The groups are collaborating on equine relief efforts in and around ukraine with two additional organizations, British vet Professionals for ukraine, and British equestrians for ukraine

The goal of this partnership and initial $50,000 gift is to support the veterinary and equestrian communities that have “boots on the ground” and are making an immediate impact for all horses and work ing equids in ukraine and in neighboring countries to which animals have been evacuated, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, romania, and moldova

This aid is made possible by individual donors who responded to the foundation’s

appeal for assistance in march as well as a matching donation by the foundation

“This financial support and partnership with the aaeP and its foundation for the Horse is appreciated and needed,” said David rendle, president elect of Beva “Horses and animals have not been spared from the horrific death and destruction in ukraine external support is needed ur gently to limit their suffering monetary support is needed to allow us to get med ical supplies and equipment to veterinari ans and horse owners both inside ukraine and at the border ”

The images and reports from ukraine and border countries are heart wrenching

While many residents fleeing ukraine are trying to take their pets and animals with them, thousands of displaced horses and other animals remain behind

visit The foundation for the Horse at https://www foundationforthehorse org/gi ve now/ to make your gift you may also give directly to Beva Trust at: https://www justgiving com/bevatrust to support this combined effort for the horses of ukraine.

foxhunting Hillsboro Hunter Pace

Weather was great for the Hillsboro Hounds Hunter Pace on april 2, 2022 at Two Coops farm (with part of the course crossing upland flats farm and the mc neely fish Camp) in lynnville, Tenn

Terrier races were a part of the day’s festivities, as well as a costume class for all dogs

The Hunter Pace drew 26 teams: four in first flight, nine in larking, and 13 in Hilltopping

First Flight winners, closest to the op timum time of 42 34, were The need for Tweed Jocelyn mcDonald and natalie edwards (42 01)

Larking winners were virginia voigt and annagrace rawls (48 04; optimum time 48 21)

Hilltopping winners were fifth Times a Charm kristen Jackson, fiona king, and Sarah ann Johnson (53 42; optimum time 54 48)

Other winners:

Team Costume: Wild Western Hearts

Jami meyers and Patricia Bowens

See more on facebook at: 2022 Hills boro Hounds Hunter Pace

Hillsboro Youth Day 2022

By Virginia Voigt

for the last eight years, the Hillsboro Hounds have reserved the first Saturday in march as the annual youth Day, devoted to educating and supporting juniors in the hunt field from local Pony Clubs to 4 H clubs, to lesson barns, to family members, everyone is invited Children have open invitations with the Hillsboro Hounds dur ing the season, but this day is committed to explaining the sport to newcomers and educating children on how to participate in this sport, and carry it on in the future

foxhunting can be enjoyed in many ways There are people who love horses and riding, others who love dogs or enjoy hunting, and folks who simply love the land and its wide open spaces all crucial elements to the sport of foxhunting

This year boasted a field of 52 riders in cluding 14 children on their respective horses and ponies over 65 additional friends and guests from the surrounding areas of middle Tennessee came to learn and have fun, enjoying various activities for children of all ages a delicious lunch was provided by TenneeSweet food Co

The time honored tradition of crowning a dedicated husband/father of Hillsboro Hounds to become the year ’s stick horse

hunt quarry was a highlight of the day The brigade of “former foxes” chose their un suspecting new participant during lunch Happily, the new “fox” put on quite a de lightful chase for the children, only to re mark at their unexpected speed and swift footedness once he was caught!

as the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child ” Hillsboro Hounds pro vides the type of community where every one joyfully gathers in an atmosphere of tradition, promotion, and conservation

Formal turnout: Dana Burke and rosie voigt

Youth, optimum time: rosie voigt, first

flight; David Buckley, Hilltoppers Leadline Champions: evelyn Hart, emory Hudson Handy Hunter: annagrace rawls riding William

Supporting Ukraine at the Hunter Pace with appointments by Stephanie Saveskie

Fiona King, Hillsboro Junior Rosie Voigt, Field Master Dana Burke

Field Master Elese Alsup, Hillsboro Junior Caroline Anthony with guests from Cedar Hills Pony TClub eam

Costume: Wild Western Hearts Jami Meyers and Patricia Bowens

Dog Costume: dressed as a steeplechase horse

The field with the Hillsboro Hounds

Tennessee Valley Hunt

Tennessee valley Hunt hosted their an nual Sponsor ’s Hunt and Basset Hunt the first weekend in april 2022 madison Walker wrote: “That weekend was a special one Twice a year we do Blackberry farm sponsored events. They are ticketed events that members attend The weekend started out friday night (april 1) at Blackberry farm with dinner at Bramble Hall on Saturday (april 2) we met at 10 a m at Blackberry farm for our Basseting hunt. after three hours of fun and a lovely view of a rabbit, lunch was served Sunday (april 3) wrapped up our weekend with a private foxhunt at Baker

Creek for our sponsors at 1 pm ”

Blackberry farm is a luxury resort lo cated on 4,200 acres in the foothills of the great Smoky mountains at Walland, Tenn Blackberry farm is renowned for its gour met cuisine, with much of the food grown on the farm, supervised by master gar dener John Coykendall find more infor mation at: www blackberryfarm com find more information about Tennessee valley Hunt at: https://www tvhfox com/ and on facebook at Tennessee valley Hunt

Basset hounds at the Amphitheater at Bramble Hall, Blackberry Farm.

Ryan Johnsey with some of the Ten nessee Valley Foxhounds

Olivia Berrier and Finley Ogden “keenest foxhunter award” Pwinner at Sandlin on Ollie over the poles

Hunter/Jumper

WTHJA Springtime Shows

Article & photos by Nancy Brannon; ad ditional photos by Gary Cox

West Tennessee Hunter Jumper associ ation’s 2022 show season got underway the first Saturday in april (2) with their semi annual schooling show, followed by the national rated Springtime in Dixie, april 7 10 and Springtime encore, april 13 16

Schooling Show

Beautiful Spring weather brought out 73 horses to be shown in nearly 300 classes over courses designed by Jason Schnelle and judged by reagen Bugg and kristen Schnelle local trainers had many riders to brag about

Beanie Cone from Hunters edge Sta bles brought 21 riders and their accom plishments included Champion and two reserve Champions in Short/long Stirrup division: Callie mullins on Patchwork Seagull (CH), and emily nyen on Biggie Smalls and avery nyen on Willie Be mine, respectively Brooke Buras and Blue By you were 2’6” open Hunters Champions.

Clara farrell and Billy the kid were aintree farms’ Short/long Stirrup divi sion Champions.

Jane olsen noted that lily Powell and Stay Classy were Champions in the 0 8m Jumpers in their debut performance an other debut, Jaelyn miller on Westside, was Champion in opportunity 2’ division Trinity farms’ remus, ridden by aleix Scott, was 0 7m Jumper Champion Springtime in Dixie eric mayberry of Sarasota, fl was the course designer for Springtime in Dixie, with judges mary eufemia of Palm Har bor, fl and Sheryl Sutheby of ellicott City, mD Tara krisle Williams was the Jumper judge for all spring shows Weather was fair, breezy and in the lower 60s on Thursday, but turned windy and much cooler on friday, with a frost early Saturday morning Sunshine dominated the rest of the show with warmer temper

atures.

a featured class of both shows was the $3,000 WTHJa Hunter Derby, and both shows included several Classics. autumn Chase farm’s Jason Schnelle captured first in the WTHJa Hunter Derby on Cheryl rubenstein’s Capisce and second on nicole Walters’ Playbook

Placing in 34 of 40 classes entered, Jason Schnelle also rode Cheryl ruben stein’s Capisce to Champion in Perform ance Hunter 3’3”/3’6” (comb ) and nicole Harris’ le Diplomate to reserve Cham pion He rode nicole Walters’ Playbook to first in uSHJa 3’ He rode nicole Harris’ other horse girl Crush to reserve cham pion in uSHJa 2’6” and Carolyn Woodard’s Talladega to first in uSHJa 2’3” He rode Prescott to champion in Baby green Hunter

Spring mill farms’ naomi gillen placed in 35 of 38 classes entered; she rode Seaton edmonds’ granit m to green Hunter 3’9”/3’6” Champion

The third busiest rider was Hunters edge Stables’ Catie Beth varian, placing in 26 out of 31 classes entered, riding six different horses rachel Sutton was amateur owner Hunter 3’3”/3’6” (comb.) Champion on her Solo Con Te 2 Turner kitchens was Pony Hunter Champion on The roan ranger.

WTHJA Springtime Encore

Strong thunderstorms and tornado warnings and watches pummeled the mid South from around 3:30 p m until 7 p m on Wednesday april 13, 2022, opening day of the Springtime encore show for tunately, it was just thunderstorms and a lot of rain, and no severe weather posed a hazard to horses and riders But the local Tv weathermen hosted another marathon weather report detailing all aspects of the storm to keep people safe The skies cleared overnight, so Thursday brought sunshine and warmer temperatures, up to 70°f in the afternoon

worse for wear and the show proceeded smoothly, finishing on the Saturday before easter The encore show attracted 104 en tries, each entering multiple classes

Calder Trotz rode her fate to Junior Hunter 3’3”/3’6” (comb ) Champion

Clay alder and mindy Wurzburg’s Shipshape were uSHJa 3’ Champions.

The arenas were no

kayla Benson rode Pam Hill’s Corville Z to low/High Child/adult Jumper 1m

full results of the shows are posted at horseshowsonline com find complete in formation about the Springtime shows at www wthja com

photos

Champion and Trey lawson’s reba to re serve.

Penelope Sugg rode Sunshine kid to Small Pony Hunter Champion, with mia Duke and fairywood Tomboy in reserve.

Jennifer Rypel riding Reveille in Amateur/Owner Hunter 3’3”/3’6” (comb.) at Springtime in Dixie (photo by Nancy Brannon)

Jason Schnelle on Finn McLoud was second in the $1500 Low/High Ch/Ad Jumper Classic at Springtime in Dixie. (photo by Nancy Brannon)

Millenium Cruiser with owner/rider Sophie Fendler at Springtime in Dixie. (photo by Nancy Brannon)

Abbey Vincent riding Nicodemus at the Springtime Encore, Children’s Hunter 15 17 Reserve Champion. (photo by Nancy Brannon)

Brownland Farm Spring

earlier this year, Brownland farm, franklin, Tenn put in a new jumper ring and jumper schooling ring with TruTex arena footing The new footing was well tested by the multiple spring rains and held up to expectations So, Brownland was ready for horse show exhibitors to try out the new arenas

first was the Brownland farm Spring i, april 20 24 Highlights of the show were the $30,000 Brownland grand Prix, the $7,500 Welcome Stake 1 35m, and the $10,000 Brownland farm Hunter Derby Thursday’s $7500 Welcome Stake

1 35m was the first Welcome Stake of the show season to give the TruTex footing a test run adam Sklansky and Hakini (ellen Walker, owner) jumped to the win, also winning an air vest from Helite follow ing in second was ideal De la Couturelle with macie atwood; voigtsdorfs Quon schbob (gail Dady,owner) and Bree ros ales placed third; and C’est lumpi with Chloe Desjarlais rounded out the top four on friday morning, while enjoying breakfast specialties from The Puffy muf fin Bakery in Brentwood, Tenn under the pavilion, spectators watched 25 entries compete in the $10,000 Brownland farm Hunter Derby kelly mullen and Billy

Balou (eTa equestrian, llC) earned the highest score and the blue ribbon as ever, owned by ella Trotz and ridden by naomi gillen (trainer David Pelligrini) finished in second, and kyle muckler piloted a la Carte (lynn Parker, owner) to the third place spot kyle muckler was also fourth with Ciribati (mary Wickman, owner) Winning a $150 check for the top scoring non Professional was last to go isabella griffin on Diacasir (ashley Hayden mor rison, trainer)

The Spring i $30,000 grand Prix was the first grand Prix on the brand new Tru tex arena footing michael Tokaruk of Collierville, Tenn was back with his win ning ways, taking the blue ribbon on inca in addition to being awarded the custom

cooler, their names will be added to the David Q Wright Perpetual Trophy, which showcases the winner of the first grand Prix of each season laura linback and Cendatus PS rode to second place and third place went to augustin rosales and Cupertino fourth place went to Thurs day’s $7500 Welcome Stakes winner, adam Sklansky and Hakini

The $1,000 Brownland Pony Hunter Derby saw nine riders competing, with the title going to khloe mcSwain and her falling moon front Page Penelope Sugg and her Sunshine kid were in reserve (David Pellegrini, trainer)

find full results of the show at horse showsonline com

Photos by Lili Weik

The Roan Ranger with Turner Kitchens, Pony Hunter (combined) Champion at Springtime in Dixie (Gary Cox photo)

Mia Duke on Just Keep Swimming “Dory” in Pony Hunter, Springtime in Dixie (Gary Cox photo)

Kelli Mullen and Billy Balou, winners of the Brownland Farm Hunter Derby

MTPC Mini Trials dressage & eventing

By Sue Mendes; photos by Maya Gold farb, MG Equine Photography

The 17th annual middle Tennessee Pony Club (mTPC) mini Trials was held at Percy Warner Park in nashville, Tenn on Saturday april 9, 2022. These mini Tri als, which began in 2005 as “learn to event,” are a good way to participate in a three phase event in preparation for the eventing season and for mTPC’s fall Horse Trials There were over 80 entries in Pre Starter through novice divisions it was a cold but beautiful day for a horse show, and things ran very smoothly all day

Top two finishers in each division:

Novice Jr Hannah Tabor on kaz’s Country, 1st place, finished on her dres sage score of 35 0

ava arnold on Huckleberry finn, 2nd place finished on dressage score of 35 3

Novice Sr Stephanie letarte on gar ryndruig albie, 1st place, finished on her dressage score of 28 3

amanda Schardt on Spanish alarm, 2nd place, with 4 faults in show jumping

Beginner Novice Jr kai Walker on Qibli's Quest, 1st place, finished on her dressage score of 34.4

rosemary milek on oakfield's ennis, 2nd place, finished on her dressage score of 35.6

Beginner Novice Sr lee Johnson on atticus, 1st place, finished on his dressage score of 29.1

Jeri Bechard on Touch n go, 2nd place, finished on her dressage score of 31 2

Starter Jr A: lila Smejkal on Wunder voll, 1st place, finished on her dressage score of 28 0

olivia Hunt on oakfield's amber Spar row, 2nd place finished on her dressage score of 31 0

Starter Jr B: anne reeves Doughty on Peachtree’s Princess, 1st place with a score of 43 7

Savannah Hillhouse on robin Hood,

2nd place with a score of 54 7

Starter Sr Zoe marshall on monte, 1st Place finished on her dressage score of 35 7

erin gaskill on royal, 2nd place with a score of 41 0

Pre Starter Jr A: abbi lawhorne on lethal edition, 1st place, finished on her dressage score of 33 4 ruth Brickel on abiline, 2nd place fin ished on her dressage score of 35 0

Pre Starter Jr B: mia guretzky on for ever a Designer Diamond, 1st place, fin ished on dressage score of 37 8 marin arke on no Bunny Business, 2nd place, finished on dressage score of 37 8

Pre Starter Sr Courtney Tiedt on riots Secret, 1st place, finished on dressage score of 36 6 melissa Barber on Zesty Zar, 2nd place with a score of 44 0

full results are available at StartBox: https://eventing startboxscoring com/event su/mtpc/sht0422/

mTPC’s fall Horse Trials is the oldest continuously running recognized horse tri als in north america This year marks the 69th year of the mTPC Horse Trials, which will be held at Percy Warner Park on october 8, 2022 find more informa tion about mTPC at https://middleten nessee.ponyclub.org.

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cross country course

Hannah Tabor on Kaz's Country on the cross country course

Zoe Marshall on Monte in Dressage

Lila Smejkal on Wundervoll on the stadium jumping course

Anne Reeves Doughty on Peachtree's Princess heads to cross country at the MTPC Mini Trials

driving

Nashoba Carriage Club’s Spring Driving Derby

By Michelle Harn; photos by Brooke Ballenger

“Zoom Zoom” is the phrase Derby drivers say to encourage their fellow driv ers it also describes the wind blowing through the nashoba Carriage associa tion’s Driving Derby clinic held on april 23, 2022 at kimberlin farms in olive Branch, miss.

Clinician Joanna Wilburn got her steps in early as she walked the course multiple times with the drivers, pointing out the strategic ways to guide their horses through the maze of paired cones and miniature tepee like obstacle gates. orig inally, the course included plastic barrels, but the wind proved too formidable, so they were gathered into a grouping that be came an obstacle to drive a circle around each driver went through the pattern mul tiples times to refine their skills and de crease the time elapsed Joanna used two way communication headsets to coach the drivers as they navigated the course These conversations were trans

mitted over a speaker system for the ben efit of the many auditors

The nashoba Carriage Club is well known for its friendly, welcoming people who love good food This clinic was no exception, as lively chatting and snacks were plentiful on the sidelines after the Derby course, drivers had the opportunity to drive a Cones course, capa bly designed by Junior driver alex Clark She limited the course to 12 pairs of cones, that were generously spaced apart, to encourage the more novice drivers and horses

The need for speed was fulfilled by several drivers who let their horses challenge the speed of the day’s wind and kept their course times low Carriage driving attracts a wide range of drivers and equines, as was in evidence this day There were miniature Horses, Welsh ponies, a Percheron, a Dutch Har ness Horse cross, a friesian cross, a gypsy vanner, and drivers from a 16 year old to well, it’s impolite to ask a grey haired lady her age

ann kimberlin graciously welcomed the group to her beautiful farm for this first Derby clinic of the year. The field was in excellent condition despite the wet spring, and scattered trees provided much needed shade Summer definitely arrived in time for the event

The group held their first ever egg Hunt on Sunday after Saturday’s Derby clinic Drivers and their grooms scoured

the field for hidden boiled eggs When found, the grooms would dismount the carriage, grab the egg, and the drivers would race their horses back to their bas ket to deposit the egg multiple trips around the field gathering eggs and avoid ing other carriages was a unique way to hold an easter egg Hunt! visit: www nashobacarriage org or fol low them on facebook

Laura Shifflett Lawson driving KT Chances Are, “Arthur.” Navigator is Chrissy Daniels (photo by Brooke Ballenger)

Alex Clark driving Rollingwoods Walk Softy, with Dr. Ruth Wilburn, Naviga

photo by Brooke Ballenger)

Reita Parham driving Downey (photo by Brooke Ballenger)

Chrissy Daniels driving Peaches, with Ken Daniels, Navigator (photo by Brooke Ballenger)

Stephanie Kinsler driving “Little Red” (photo by Brooke Ballenger)

Cowboys & Cowgirls

CMSA Jeffers National Championship

Photos by Gary Cox

The Cowboy mounted Shooting asso ciation (CmSa) brought its Jeffers na tional Championship to the Tunica, miss arena & expo Center april 13 16, 2022 Billed as “one of the biggest shoots of the year,” 197 competitors rode over the four day event across 26 classes in revolver, Cavalry Class, Taylor ’s & Company rifle, outlaw/Platinum eliminator, Wranglers, Shotgun divisions and the CmSa Derby The event culminated with the montana Silversmiths Double Down incentive fi nals on Saturday aQHa and Paint horses also earned points through their respective organizations mr Quigley was the official photographer for the show in the main match Stage 1, Colton Davis had the fastest time (13 742) in rifle Stage 1, Dwight Barhite ran the pat tern in 16 762 in Shotgun Stage 1, it was Chase Combs in the top position with a time of 14 309 in Cavalry Stage 1, amanda Hudson had the best time (26 193) in eliminator open 1, Sophia Schrager was in the top position (13 898) in Derby open 1, ezra yoder was in first

(14 660) Double Down standings through Stage 1 put Taryn Thompson in first with a time of 19 880 and no penalties CmSa of Tennessee held its Spring fling shoot on Sunday and monday april 10 11 Drew Wallace on lobos Two Snip roper had the best time in the Derby (33 873) Sophia Schrager, riding layla, was overall ladies reserve Champion no further information about the results was available

information and results are posted at: https://www cmsaevents com/

Ranch Horse Spring Fling

Photos by Gary Cox

The volunteer ranch Horse association (volrHa) was back in Cordova, Tenn at the Show Place arena for its second show, Spring fling, on april 9 10, 2022. With 175 classes to choose from, both the in door arena and the outdoor arena were kept busy Spring time weather held out for the most part, albeit with cooler tem peratures and a frost warning on friday, warming to temperatures in the upper 70s with sunshine on Saturday and Sunday Photographer gary Cox was at the show both Saturday and Sunday See all his photos at: https://www gcphotopro ductions com/Horse Shows 2022/4 8 22 4 10 22 vrHa agricenter memphis if you would like to financially support gary’s photography services, you can do so though PayPal at: https://www pay pal com/paypalme/gcphotoproductions

friday night was the volunteer ranch awards Banquet, which included a silent “baked goodies” auction that raised over $800 for the youth Scholarship account. Carlee Sarna was the recipient of a $500 2022 volrHa youth Scholarship

The show offered a Special Competi tion for amateur and amateur Select com petitors entrants were required compete in all three of these volrHa classes: Trail, ranch riding and ranch reining The amateur or amateur Select competitor with the highest composite score in the three classes won their choice of icono clast or Professional Choice 2xCool boots from Britnie mickle and The Horse out fitter

Secretary Tammy Bledsoe was thankful to everyone who came out to the show “We had approximately 466 entries with a large portion of them being cattle runs We ran some long hours with lots of exciting competition Thank you to mark russell and lee Deacon for being our judges

Thank you as well to our fabulous scribes, show secretary, and cattle help it takes a village and we have a wonderful one i would also like to give a big thank you to gary Cox for all his pictures See you all back in may ”

volrHa also thanks Stevie and lynna

lynn for supplying breakfast snacks and special thanks, again, to Jonathan forten berry and american national insurance for sponsoring the morning coffee to go with the donuts and breakfast snacks

High Point Awards:

VolRHA Open All Around: Heza mg kinda guy, exhibited by kyle Sanders

VolRHA Amateur All Around: Tinsel snapn, richard landes; reserve a little Peppy rhythm, richard landes

VolRHA Amateur Select All Around: royal Peppinic Whiz, exhibited by angela newton

VolRHA Youth All Around: Hezalit tlebitcountry, libby Clifton

APHA Ranch: ellen Deming Jumper with White lies and alibis

AQHA Ranch: kelsey Ward on a lil ruff n Spooky; angela newton on royal Peppinic Whiz; Ben Bowman on Play tyme

NRCHA: Ben Bowman on Playtime; Hes a Stylish oak and Blu Boon Shining, Jed lawrence

VolRHA Amateur Herd Work: Checks

By ashado, Denise frey

volrHa returns to the Show Place arena on may 21 22 for a memorial Day “Salute the Troops” show

Karen Stephens on O Nic A Pepto in Saturday’s Cutting/Herd Work

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Spooky, Kelsey Ward exhibitor, winner

ShesShootinForGood, Lillian Anthis riding in Trail class

By Ryne Rickman; photos by UT Martin University Relations

marTin, Tenn The ned mcWherter agricultural Pavilion was rocking at full capacity on april 7 9, 2022 for the 54th annual university of Tennessee at martin Spring College rodeo

Saturday’s performance was capped off with a touching tribute to head coach John luthi, who announced in february that he is retiring at the end of this season. The gridley, kansas native has spent the last 25 seasons leading the uT martin rodeo program and has been a collegiate head coach for 41 years

The Skyhawk men’s team finished sec ond in the team standings with 725 points the team’s most points since a 975 point effort at murray State on nov 21 23, 2019 on the women’s side, uT martin posted 70 points, which led to a seventh place finish

Blake leamon got things started in bareback riding as the senior out of Cleve land, Tenn placed fourth in the short go with 73 points in calf roping, Cole Walker stood out as one of the best cowboys in the field He registered the top time (9 5 seconds) in the short round and finished second in the opening go (10 5) and in average (20 0) Will mcCraw additionally brought home points for uT martin as his 11 3 in the first

round was good enough for sixth

Jack Smithson was equally impressive in saddle bronc riding, pacing the field in average (147) That came after he placed second in both the opening round and in the short go with scores of 75 and 72, re spectively

a trio of Skyhawk cowboys compiled points in steer wrestling, led by logan neal: third place with a 12 4 average, third place with a 6.7 short go, sixth place with a 5 7 first round effort Cole Harmon earned points in all three phases, generat ing fifth place performances in average (14 9), short round (9 7) and first go (5 2) Jesse keysaer split third with a time of 5 0 seconds flat in the opening round, leading him to a sixth place finish in average grace Bryant was responsible for points in the goat tying event, finishing third in the short go (7 0 seconds) and fourth in the average (14 3 seconds) mcCraw and Walker joined forces in

team roping, managing the best first round time in the event with a 6 4 The uT mar tin tandem followed that with fifth place efforts in the short go (13 3) and in aver age (19 7)

in barrel racing, mollie Stroup cashed in points in all three phases starting with an impressive 13 65 in the opening round that ranked second in the field She even tually placed fifth with a 27 52 average after placing sixth in the short go (13 87) only three cowboys picked up points in bull riding and uT martin’s Wyatt Hart was on the short list The senior from

Blaine, Tenn placed second in average and in the opening round with a 78 point ride to start the event

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Trail class

on april 1 3, 2022 the gould arena in moscow, Tenn was the site of the first in a series of ranchin’ n Sortin’ shows fea turing Cinch rSnC Sanctioned Sorting on friday and Saturday, followed by a ranch Horse show on Sunday. friday began with the round robin and Saturday was West ern Heritage Sunday’s show included Herdwork, Working Cow Horse, reining, Pleasure, and Trail classes The events are produced by Parker Bradford of Bradford

Sorting

Performance Horses of rossville, Tenn

The next show in the series is may 6 8 find more information about the show at: h

horses com/april show gary Cox took a lot of photos at the show of all categories: round robin, Sat urday’s Western Heritage classes, Herd work, Trail, and reining See all his photos at: https://www gcphotoproduc tions.com/Horse Shows 2022/4 1 22 4 3 22 ranchin n Sortin Bradford Performan ce Horses

Photos by Gary Cox

Working Cow Horse

Trail class

Cotton Tail Barrel Race

Photos by Gary Cox

The third annual Cotton Tail run barrel race was held the Saturday before easter, april 16, 2022, at marshall County fair grounds in Holly Springs, miss The show offered $1500 added money total, an easter egg Hunt, 4D Poles, and classes for the younger set: PeeWee and young Bun nies ma fisher Photography was the of ficial photographer Selected winners:

PeeWee: elijah Hurdle on Cowboy (36 255)

Young Bunny: 1D, Sheirdan Shumpert on Jack (15.576)

Poles: 1D first, Josh morton on Wheels (20 137); 1D second, kindyl Scruggs on

Jack (20 167)

Open: 1D first, kenzley Walker on maggie (14.657); 1D second, kyley mitchell on ote (14 789) find full results on facebook at Hart Productions

Em Tight Barrel

Photos by Gary Cox

get em Tight Productions held an easter weekend barrel race on Saturday april 16, 2022 at the Coliseum in Winona, miss The show offered $300 added money in open 4D and classes for lead line, little Buckaroo, youth, and adult and Senior Sidepots

find more information on facebook at get ‘em Tight Productions

See all of gary’s photos from this show: https://www.gcphotoproductions.com/Hor se Shows 2022/4 16 22 get em Tight Productions Barrel race Winona mS/

On the trail

My Smoky Mountain Adventure

By Josh Guin

We loaded the trailer and hit the road early We were riders with a cause The plan was to cover the great Smoky moun tains national Park from the western to the eastern side five riders and a team of drivers to restock our supplies would soon be on the adventure of a lifetime our adventure would begin at Cades Cove Campground We set up camp in a muddy mess with clear signs of wild hogs and bears. Campfire chili was on the menu, but the bear warning signs made us a little worried about the aroma upon re turning from washing dishes in the creek, we stumbled across our first black bear it was a cute cub only 20 feet from us We slowly backed away and gave it some room as it quickly ran away after a good poker game, we “hit the hay ” up and at 'em bright and early, we tacked up and loaded the panniers with 125 pounds of grain to last until our next restock in two days like a corny scene from “City Slickers,” we yelled our yee haws as we headed up the mountain We made our way through russell field and continued to climb higher in elevation until we made it to the appalachian Trail The appalachian Trail is an interstate hik ing trail that spans 2,000 miles from geor gia to maine it would be the most populated trail of our entire ride mollie’s ridge Shelter would house us our first night in the backcountry. The shelter was a modest lean to design with wood bunks, a brick fire place, and had a nearby water source. We secured the horses to a highline in front of the shelter and mixed grain for their evening meal, ate our own food, and caught some shut eye

at sunup, we broke camp and tacked up the horses after tangling with a rat tlesnake, we mounted up and headed out of camp it was a quite a sight! Some of the prettiest and most varied country you'll ever see There were times when we were surrounded by misty waterfalls and lush green leaves, where it felt like a cool rain forest floor, and then five miles further up the trail, you could see hundreds of miles from a mountaintop it was enjoyable and we felt at ease as we neared our restock, when all at once two bears came plum meting from a tree right above us! my mount and pack horse didn’t see the need to stick around and, honestly, neither did i But with tight reins, i steered them back in a southern direction to our destination We camped on the bank of fontana lake that night and, even though it was shared with a snake, i enjoyed a bath in the lake

The next day the trails were more chal lenging We rode switchbacks and cliffside

trails most of the day, cutting through over 20 trees to make passage However, it was well worth the effort When we finally made it over the mountain, we rode down into one of the most amazing places of our journey: an old ghost town named Proctor Proctor, north Carolina is situated be tween the high peaks of the mountains and the crystal clear waters of fontana lake as we rode into town, the trails turned into overgrown gravel roads littered with old relics of a long forgotten way of life Proc tor was a small logging town built in the 1800s in awe, we took in the old wash pans, ruins of homesteads, and even an old car sitting on the side of the road. i was in historical heaven in this place; what a par adise! We camped that night near the last remaining building in the old town The horses gorged themselves in an abandoned pasture as we took in the view and ex plored the town The day sure turned out to be nice The horses were happy, my team was happy, and i was happy it made for peaceful night’s sleep, even in a ghost town

feeling young and spry again, we rode out at sunup looking to make the 3,200 foot climb to Peck's Corner Shelter on the appalachian Trail That evening the weather turned severe With mud up to our horse's pasterns, we were happy to camp in an appalachian Trail backcountry shel ter Soon we had a roaring fire and before nightfall, several hikers found our camp and swarmed our fire like moths to a flame abiding by the cowboy code, we gave them rest in front of our warmth and we hit the hay.

The next day we traveled over some of the highest points in the Smokies, topping at over 6,000 feet. even though the clouds blocked our view, i could feel the gravity of our 3 foot wide trail right next to 2,000 feet of nothing if we fell The highlight of the day was riding next to the wreckage of an f4 Phantom Jet that had crashed into the side of the mountain peak in the mid 80s Despite the dangers, the Smokies

treated us well on this day, safely guiding us to Cosby knob, our final campsite a beautiful sunrise greeted us as we headed out on the last leg of our journey We had only four miles to our final desti nation as we made our way down from the high mountains, down into the hem lock forests and babbling brooks, i felt as

though i had been kissed by god The amazement of this wonderful creation made me feel so small and fragile, yet cared for in the times of enjoyment and wonder, and in the times of weariness i will never forget my journey in the great Smoky mountains

Greener pastures

2022 IPCC Report: At the Crossroads

geneva, april 4, 2022 from 2010 2019 average annual global greenhouse gas emissions were at their highest levels in human history, but the rate of growth has slowed Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1 5°C is be yond reach However, there is increasing evidence of climate action, said scientists in the latest intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (iPCC) report released today, april 4, 2022

Since 2010, there have been sustained decreases of up to 85% in the costs of solar and wind energy, and batteries an in creasing range of policies and laws have enhanced energy efficiency, reduced rates of deforestation and accelerated the de ployment, of renewable energy

“We are at a crossroads The decisions we make now can secure a liveable future We have the tools and know how required to limit warming,” said iPCC Chair Hoe sung lee “i am encouraged by climate ac tion being taken in many countries There are policies, regulations, and market in struments that are proving effective if these are scaled up and applied more widely and equitably, they can support deep emissions reductions and stimulate innovation ”

The Summary for Policymakers of the iPCC Working group iii report, Climate Change 2022: mitigation of climate change was approved on april 4, 2022 by 195 member governments of the iPCC, through a virtual approval session that started on march 21 it is the third install ment of the iPCC’s Sixth assessment re port (ar6), which will be completed this year

We have options in all sectors to at least halve emissions by 2030 limiting global warming will require major transitions in the energy sector This will involve a substantial reduction in fos sil fuel use, widespread electrification, im proved energy efficiency, and use of alternative fuels (such as hydrogen)

“Having the right policies, infrastruc

ture, and technology in place to enable changes to our lifestyles and behavior can result in a 40 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 This offers signif icant untapped potential,” said iPCC Working group iii Co Chair Priyadarshi Shukla “The evidence also shows that these lifestyle changes can improve our health and wellbeing ”

Cities and other urban areas also offer significant opportunities for emissions re ductions These can be achieved through lower energy consumption (such as by cre ating compact, walkable cities), electrifi cation of transport in combination with low emission energy sources, and en hanced carbon uptake and storage using nature There are options for established, rapidly growing, and new cities

“We see examples of zero energy or zero carbon buildings in almost all cli mates,” said iPCC Working group iii Co Chair Jim Skea “action in this decade is critical to capture the mitigation potential of buildings ” reducing emissions in industry will in volve using materials more efficiently, reusing and recycling products and mini mizing waste for basic materials, includ ing steel, building materials and chemicals, low to zero greenhouse gas production processes are at their pilot to near commercial stage

This sector accounts for about a quarter of global emissions achieving net zero will be challenging and will require new production processes, low and zero emis sions electricity, hydrogen, and, where necessary, carbon capture and storage agriculture, forestry, and other land use can provide large scale emissions reduc tions and also remove and store carbon dioxide at scale. However, land cannot compensate for delayed emissions reduc tions in other sectors response options can benefit biodiversity, help us adapt to climate change, and secure livelihoods, food and water, and wood supplies

The next few years are critical in the scenarios we assessed, limiting

NASA: Global Climate Change

on its website global Climate Change: vital Signs of the Planet, naSa has some very revealing before and after photos of changes that have taken place across the planet There is also data on the percent age of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, changes in global temperature, arctic Sea ice extent, percentage loss of ice sheets, sea level rises, and more on this website you can find detailed

facts on the evidence, causes, effects, vital signs, and scientific consensus under the Solutions tab, find information on earth science, mitigation and adaption, sustain ability, and government resources under the explore tab is where you’ll find the images of change, videos, inter active, amazing images in the Beautiful earth gallery, and earth 360, where you can join scientists for a 360 degree view of the planet

https://climate

warming to around 1 5°C (2 7°f) requires global greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 at the latest, and be reduced by 43% by 2030; at the same time, methane would also need to be reduced by about a third even if we do this, it is al most inevitable that we will temporarily exceed this temperature threshold, but could return to below it by the end of the century

“it’s now or never, if we want to limit global warming to 1 5°C (2 7°f),” said Skea “Without immediate and deep emis sions reductions across all sectors, it will be impossible ”

The global temperature will stabilize when carbon dioxide emissions reach net zero. for 1.5°C (2.7°f), this means achieving net zero carbon dioxide emis sions globally in the early 2050s; for 2°C (3.6°f), it is in the early 2070s.

This assessment shows that limiting warming to around 2°C (3 6°f) still re quires global greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 at the latest, and be re duced by a quarter by 2030

Closing investment gaps

The report looks beyond technologies and demonstrates that while financial flows are a factor of three to six times lower than levels needed by 2030 to limit warming to below 2°C (3 6°f), there is sufficient global capital and liquidity to close investment gaps However, it relies on clear signaling from governments and the international community, including a stronger alignment of public sector finance and policy

“Without taking into account the eco nomic benefits of reduced adaptation costs or avoided climate impacts, global gross Domestic Product (gDP) would be just a few percentage points lower in 2050 if we take the actions necessary to limit warm ing to 2°C (3 6°f) or below, compared to maintaining current policies,” said Shukla

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

accelerated and equitable climate ac tion in mitigating and adapting to climate change impacts is critical to sustainable development Some response options can absorb and store carbon and, at the same time, help communities limit the impacts associated with climate change for ex

ample, in cities, networks of parks and open spaces, wetlands and urban agricul ture can reduce flood risk and reduce heat island effects

mitigation in industry can reduce envi ronmental impacts and increase employ ment and business opportunities electrification with renewables and shifts in public transport can enhance health, employment, and equity

“Climate change is the result of more than a century of unsustainable energy and land use, lifestyles, and patterns of con sumption and production,” said Skea “This report shows how taking action now can move us towards a fairer, more sus tainable world ”

Editor ’ s Notes: on april 7, 2022, nPr reported that the future cost of climate in action could cost $2 trillion a year With time running out to head off the worst damage from climate change, the u S government is starting to quantify the cost of inaction for taxpayers.

The White House office of manage ment and Budget (omB) released the first ever accounting of how unchecked global warming would impact the federal budget, looking at its potential to dampen the economy as a whole, and balloon the costs of climate related programs over time

Based on current warming trends, omB predicted climate change could reduce the country’s gross Domestic Product, or eco nomic output, by as much as 10% by the end of this century

major storms, floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events already cause around $120 billion a year in dam ages in the u S , according to omB The costs of six types of federal, disaster re lated programs could rise anywhere from $25 billion to $128 billion by the end of the century.

Climate risks to national security, changes to ecosystems, and infrastructure expenditures do not have yet a price tag at tached to them But the cost to public health and businesses “will be larger than the impact on our fiscal balance sheet,” wrote the report's authors

the full article at: https://www

future cost of climate inaction 2 trillion a year says the government

Photos courtesy of NASA

Audubon:

earth Day, april 22, is a special day to join the global community in taking a mo ment to rejoice in nature We receive beau tiful bird photos every week from the audubon Society, so in commemoration of earth Day and the spring migration, we are sharing some of those photos with you

Spring is migration season and birds are able to change their bodies in incredible ways for migration migrating is a major physical challenge The energy required to fly hundreds or thousands of miles in a short span leaves birds with little room for error and vulnerable to many natural and human caused threats in preparation for such perilous journeys, birds undergo physical transformation unmatched by human gains from years of training

To fly vast distances between breeding and wintering grounds, birds can shrink their internal organs, rapidly gain and burn through fat stores, reduce sleep require ments, and more read more about some of the incredible ways that birds morph their bodies for migration here: www audubon org/news/five incredible w a y s b i r d s c h a n g e t h e i r b o d i e s s p r i n g and fall migration

Spring migration is here and some of our favorite warblers have started arriv ing and with them, plenty of confusion Whether you’re inside birding by your window or strolling through your favorite patch, identifying individual tunes through the cacophony of birdsongs is pretty ad vanced stuff listen here to audubon’s on line guide to identifying warbler songs:

https://www audubon org/news/how tell apart sound alike warblers audubon also celebrated april as na tional native Plant month for the second year in a row, Senators mazie Hirono (D Hi) and rob Portman (r oH) co spon sored the resolution to recognize the importance of native plants to wildlife, people, the environment, and the u S economy audubon has identified nearly 50 mil lion acres, from missouri to the gulf of mexico, as the most important places for birds and people in the lower mississippi river To address climate change and other threats impacting this region, audubon has created an interactive map of priority habi tats to maintain, adapt, or restore find information on the lower missis sippi river Conservation Blueprint here: https://www audubon org/news/our blue print resilient lower mississippi river

Ruby throated Hummingbird (Photo: Barry Jerald Jr )

White throated Sparrow (Photo: Tim Harris)

Black throated Blue Warbler

Photo: Skyler Kardell

Mid-South

M AY - J U N E

AGRICENTER SHOW PLACE ARENA

MAy 5 8: lucky Dog Barrel race

MAy 10 12: Jx2 Team roping

MAy 21 22: volunteer ranch Horse Show

JUN. 3 5: lucky Dog Barrel race

GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENA

MAy 5 8: WTHJa memphis in may i

MAy 12 15: WTHJa memphis in may ii

JUN 7 11: germantown Charity Horse Show See our ad page 15

MARSHALL CO FAIRGROUNDS

MAy 15: Barrels & Buckles

ROANE STATE EXPO CENTER

MAy 6 8: east Tn Cutting Horse assn

MAy 14-15: Centerline Dressage Show

MAy 20 22: Se ranch Horse Series

MAy 28: national racking Horse youth Show

JUN. 4 5: Southern Series Barrel race

JUN 10 12: Se ranch Horse Seriew

JUN. 16 19: TQHa Dogwood Classic

JUN. 25 26: Centerline Dressage Show

TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER

MAy 7 8: Tn Paint Horse Club Show

MAy 14 15: nWHa region 5 Champi onship Show

MAy 21: national Spotted Saddle Horse Show

TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM

MAy 4 8: lucky 7 Quarter Horse Show

MAy 19 22: TnrHa Spinning in the rein

JUN 3-4: regional 4 H Show

JUN. 10 12: Se regional Tn Poa

JUN. 13 16: TDoT State rodeo

JUN. 24 26: Tennessean Dressage shows

TRI STATE EXHIBITION CENTER

MAy 6 8: Tn nBHa

MAy 14 15: yeDa

MAy 21: east regional 4 H Horse Show

MAy 28: Dash for Cash Barrel race

JUN. 3 4: uPHa Horse Show

JUN. 8 11: Cleveland Charity Horse Show

JUN 17 18: nBHa 04 06

JUN. 23 26: yeDa nationals

TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CENTER

MAy 21: Southern Soul Black invit rodeo

WILLIAMSON CO AG EXPO PARK

MAy 13 15

MAy 19

IHSA / IEA HORSE SHOWS

MAy

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TENNESSEE HS RODEO ASSN.

MAy 14 15: Tuscumbia, al

JUN 3 5: martin, Tn State finals

TENNESSEE YOUTH RODEO ASSN

APR. 30 MAy 1: martin, Tn Tyra fi nals

LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO

APR. 30 MAy 1: Brandon, mS mSlBra #19 20

MAy 28: Brandon, mS mSlBra #21

US PONY CLUB

JUN 12: lexington, ky ky Horse Park midsouth Pony Club D CT rally info: mid south ponyclub org

JUN 21 26: lexington, ky ky Horse Park midsouth Pony Club mega rallies info: midsouth ponyclub org

HORSE & TACK SALES

MAy 7: Houston, mS Triple e livestock info: a J ellis 662 401 9760

MAy 21: Salina, kS. farmers & ranchers Spring Horse Sale may 20: rope Horse Pre view & ranch Horse Competeition info: 785 825 0211. www.fandrlive.com

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JUN 3 4: Cullman, al Cullman Co ag Trade Center mustang & Burro adoption $1,000 adoption incentive info: 601 715 5649 blm gov See our ad page 19

JUN 4: Houston, mS Triple e livestock info: a J ellis 662 401 9760

CLINICS / CLASSES

MAy 5 8: omaha, nB CHi Health Center Demo arena free Clinic with melanie Smith Taylor info: omahaequestrian org/educa tion/clinics/

JUN. 13 17: nashville, Tn Tennessee State library & archives. Junior Historians in Training camp, 4th to 8th grade students 9 am 4 pm info: sos tn gov/tsla/summercamp

SPECIAL EVENTS

MAy 6 7: Jackson, Tn uT gardens Spring Plant Sale info: utgardens tennessee edu

MAy 7: Collierville, Tn 916 Billy Bryant rd Southern reins Jockeys & Juleps 901 290 1011

MAy 7: Crossville, Tn uT gardens Spring Plant Sale utgardens tennessee edu/loca tions/crossville

MAy 22 24: lexington, ky Central Bank Center alltech one Conference info: one alltech com

JUN. 5 7: Washington, DC omni Shoreham Hotel american Horse Council annual con ference info: www horsecouncil org

BARREL RACING

MAy 3: goodlettsville, Tn. Bethel rd. Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

MAy 5 8: memphis, Tn. lucky Dog Bar rel races info: www luckydograces com

MAy 7: Scooba, mS Scooba riding Club nBHa mS07. info: Scott Thomas (601) 504 7811

MAy 10: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

MAy 13: meridian, mS lauderdale Co agri Center nBHa mS07

MAy 14: Brookhaven, mS lincoln Co Civic Center nBHa mS05 info: amy Davis 601 669 1428

MAy 15: Holly Springs, mS marshall Co fairgrounds Buckles and Barrels info: madeline murphree 662 816 9383

MAy 17: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

MAy 21: Brandon, mS rankin Co multi purpose nBHa mS03 info: Wendy War ren (601) 540 5095

MAy 21: Houston, mS Chickasaw Co agri Center. nBHa mS02

MAy 22: Winona, mS montgomery Co Coliseum nBHa mS04

MAy 24: malvern, ar. nBHa ar09 Whiskey ridge

MAy 24: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club.

MAy 27: meridian, mS lauderdale Co agri Center nBHa mS07 info: Scott Thomas (601) 504 7811

MAy 31: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

JUN. 3 5: memphis, Tn lucky Dog Bar rel races info: www luckydograces com

JUN. 7: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Sad dle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

JUN 11: Brandon, mS rankin Co multi purpose nBHa mS03 info: Wendy War ren (601)540 5095

JUN 11: Winchester, Tn Southern middle Tn Pavilion nBHa Tn02 lana Blanken ship (931) 247 2340

JUN. 14: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

JUN. 18: meridian, mS lauderdale Co agri Center nBHa mS07 info: Scott Thomas (601)504 7811

JUN. 18: Pontotoc, mS Pontotoc agri Cen ter. nBHa mS01. info: Dianne Holman 501 454 0803

JUN 21: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club. info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

JUN 25: Brookhaven, mS lincoln Co Civic Center. nBHa mS05. info: amy Davis 601 669 1428

JUN 28: goodlettsville, Tn Bethel rd Saddle Club info: laura Primm 615 969 2355

CUTTING HORSE

MAy 6 7: Harriman, Tn roane State expo Center eTCHa info: frank Casey 731 514 0701

MAy 13 15: forest, mS Scott Co forest Coliseum Central mS CHa

MAy 21: Prairie, mS infinity ranch ne mS CHa info: linda Clark 205 246 3798

MAy 26 29: Cordova, Tn Show Place arena mid South memorial Day lae Cut ting

JUN. 10 12: forest, mS Scott Co forest Coliseum. Central mS CHa. info: linda Clark 205 246 3798

JUN 18: Prairie, mS infinity ranch ne mS CHa. info: linda Clark 205 246 3798

DRESSAGE

APR 30 MAy 1: Hernando, mS mid South Dressage academy Springtime i & ii uSDf Shows

MAy 7: College grove, Tn Serenity falls equestrian Center CDTa Dressage Show, info: http://wordpress tndressage com/ MAy 22: virtual greystone Dressage Show

JUN. 5: Hernando, mS mid South Dres sage academy Candy Crush theme school ing show info: www midsouthdressageacademy org

JUN. 18 19: Hernando, mS mid South Dressage academy Summer Solstice uSDf show www midsouthdressageacademy org

JUN 19: virtual greystone Dressage Show info: sites google com/view/greystonedres sage/home

BOARDING

Hillside Stables noW offering custom organic herbal packs. give your horses exactly what they need offering full board, 2x daily feeding, stall cleaning and daily turnout. retired/aged horses welcomed Wound care/rehab available, plus lessons for horse or rider amenities include covered arena, round pen, and wooded trails full board starting at $500 00 located south of Collierville/ germantown 901 857 7500

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HORSE TRAINING

Horse gentling & training the correct way. 6 days/ wk training & desensitizing. Quality grain & hay $650 month must have current Coggins/vaccinations Call michael: 901 857 8060

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Premier Horse Boarding & Training: full & pasture retirement board excellent care w/lots of amenities outdoor arena moscow, Tn 901 331 3500 Dana

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Boarding: lakeland, Tenn large stalls with a turnout area, minimum of 1 acre per horse; 2 horse minimum $125 per stall 901 338 9686

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Boarding at beautiful WHiTe oak farm: located on 40 acres in northeast Shelby County at 10023 rosemark rd full board $400/month Board includes stall cleaning, shavings and morning & evening feedings numerous amenities in clude large stalls with windows, stall fans, heated waterers, turnout pastures, lighted outdoor arena or inside barn riding, crosstie area with hot/cold wash rack, fly spray system Bermuda hay grown and baled onsite gated facility with owners and farm manager living on property Call Sammy 901 833 3075

HAY AND FEED

Three Silos Training Developing your horse for its specific job; helping set up a successful partnership between horse and rider expertise in lead change, col lection, suppleness, balance & lightness to the aids Collierville, tn $1,200/month in cludes full care & turnout Suzy Hoyt 901 497 1131

EMPLOYMENT

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earn up to $60,000/yr part time in the equine appraisal business Horse back ground required Home study courses available 800 704 7020 www equineappraiser com 5 3tp

The Mid South Horse Review has an opening for a Sales representative who is horse & horse product savvy knowl edge about horse farms & land/real estate sales is a plus. Contact Tom Brannon: of fice (901) 867 1755; cell: (901) 573 9074; email: midsouthhorsereview@yahoo com

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mixed grass & legume hay, square bales $6 4x5 round bales $45 Stored in barn, no chemicals Baling late may Tom Brannon (901) 573 9074

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HORSES FOR SALE

Caballos en venta: Quarter Horse weanlings, 2 year olds, Bays & Sorrels good conformation, easy movers: $850 & up 662 292 7384 or 662 292 0368

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SADDLE REPAIR

SaDDle & TaCk rePair: van’s leather Craft in stock new and used sad dles and horse health products off Hwy 309, 1909 Bubba Taylor rd , Byhalia, mS (662) 838 6269

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SELL OR TRADE

got something to sell or want to buy? our text classifieds are very affordable!

DRIVING

JUN. 7 11: germantown, Tn gCHS arena germantown Charity Horse Show www gchs org

EVENTING

APR 28 MAy 1: lexington, ky ky Horse Park ky 3 Day event info: www kentuckythreedayevent com

MAy 8: nashville, Tn Walnut Trace farm Spring mini Trials info: walnuttrace farm com

JUN 11 12: new market, Tn river glen June HT info: www river glen com

FIELD TRIALS

MAy 21: grand Junction, Tn. Bird Dog museum mid South afT & region 6 an nual meeting Dog of the year awards info: facebook region 6 afTCa

FOXHUNTING

MAy 21: Hudsonville, mS oak grove kennels Hunter Pace and Timed Trail ride info: amanda mcgee 901 606 2119

GAITED HORSES

MAy 6 7: Shelbyville, Tn TWH Celebra tion grounds SSHBea Spring Show www sshbea org

MAy 7: lewisburg, Tn marshall Co arena PWHaT fun Show

MAy 13-14: murfreesboto, Tn. mTSu livestock Center nWHa regional Cham pionship

MAy 21: morristown, Tn. estes acres. Walking for the future

JUN 4: Wartrace, Tn Jernigan field PWHaT fun Show

JUN. 4: Pikeville, Tn Bledsoe Co fair grounds east Tn Spotted Saddle Horse Club Show

JUN. 7 11: germantown, Tn gCHS arena germantown Charity Horse Show www gchs org

JUN. 18: Cookeville, Tn Hyder Burks Pavilion WHoa Summer Classic

HUNTER/JUMPER

MAy 5 8: germantown, Tn gCHS arena WTHJa memphis in may i info: www wthja com

MAy 7: lynnville, Tn Sugar valley farm mells foxhounds fun Show info: Clare Pinney 615 920 3320

MAy 12 15: germantown, Tn gCHS arena. WTHJa memphis in may ii. info: www wthja com

MAy 21 22: knoxville, Tn. 11904 yarnell

rd Sonny Brooke Stables Show info: (865)281 3099 See our ad p 16

MAy 25 29: franklin, Tn Brownland farm nashville Country info: www brownlandfarm com

MAy 28: olive Branch, mS oak view Sta bles Show info: oakviewstables net

JUN 7 11: germantown, Tn gCHS arena germantown Charity Horse Show www gchs org See our ad p. 15

JUN 18 19: knoxville, Tn 11904 yarnell

rd Sonny Brooke Stables Show info: (865)281 3099 See our ad p. 16

JUN 24 26: germantown, Tn gCHS arena exel Schooling Show

JUN. 29 JUL. 3: franklin, Tn Brownland farm Summer www brownlandfarm com

PAINT / PINTO

MAy 7 8: murfreesboro, Tn mTSu live stock Center. TPHC music City Classic. info: tphconline11 homestead com

MAy 14 15: Brandon, mS rankin Co multipurpose mPHC info: melinda Tins ley 601 624 3225

QUARTER HORSE SHOWS

MAy 4 8: murfreesboro, Tn Tn miller Coliseum TQHa lucky 7 Show info: www tqha org

JUN. 4 5: lauderdale, mS lauderdale Co agri Center mQHa Summer Shows info: www mqha org

JUN. 15 19: Harriman, Tn roane State expo Center TQHa Dogwood Classic info: www tqha org

JUN. 18 19: gulfport, mS Harrison Co fairgrounds Sun n fun QH Show info: www.mqha.org

RACING / STEEPLECHASING

MAy: 1, 6 8: Hot Springs, ar oaklawn live racing.

MAy 7: louisville, ky Churchill Downs The kentucky Derby

MAy 7: The Plains, va great meadow The virginia gold Cup races www vagoldcup com

MAy 14: nashville, Tn Percy Warner Park iroquois Steeplechase info: www iro quoissteeplechase org

MAy 21: Baltimore, mD Pimlico race Course Preakness Stakes info: www preakness com

JUN. 11: elmont, ny. Belmont Park. Bel mont Stakes www belmontstakes com

RANCH HORSE

MAy 8: moscow, Tn gould arena ranchin' n Sortin' info: Parker Bradford (901) 651 1145

MAy 20 22: Harriman, Tn roane State expo Center Southeast ranch Horse Series

MAy 21 22: memphis, Tn Show Place arena volrHa ranch Horse Show

JUN. 10 12: Harriman, Tn roane State expo Center Southeast ranch Horse Series

REINING

MAy 20 22: murfreesboro, Tn miller Col iseum. TnrHa Spinning in the rein. info: https://tnreining com

RODEOS & BULL RIDING

MAy 6 7: ozark, ar rodeo on the river info: 337 427 6336

MAy 13 14: vanCleave, mS 20th annual Jackson County Sheriff's rodeo info: 770 548 2358

MAy 13 15, 19 22: fort Worth, Tx Dick ies arena PBr World finals info: pbr com

MAy 14: Houston, mS Hayseed Cowboy Church rodeo

MAy 19 21: franklin, Tn Williamson Co ag expo franklin rodeo info: franklin rodeo com

MAy 20 21: Clarksville, Tn Bill Hoy ki wanis rodeo www clarksvillerodeo com MAy 22: Culleoka, Tn Bk arena SW

Jackpot. info: 337 427 6336

MAy 27 28: Bristol, va rodeo in the val ley info: 337 427 6336

JUN. 4: Houston, mS Hayseed Cowboy Church rodeo

JUN 10 11: lawrenceburg, Tn rotary Park Henryville fire & rescue rodeo info: 270 269 6000

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JUN. 10 11: loudon, Tn municipal Park Sgt Chris Jenkins memorial rodeo info: 865 300 4717

JUN. 17 18: Bristol, va rodeo in the val ley info: 337 427 6336

ROPING

MAy 13 15: memphis, Tn Show Place arena Jx2 Team roping info: www.jx2events.com

SADDLE CLUB

MAy 14: Holly Springs, mS marshall Co fairgrounds. ingrams mill Saddle Club Show

TEAM PENNING / RANCH SORTING

MAy. 6 7: moscow, Tn gould arena ranchin’ & Sortin’ info: 901 651 1145

MAy 20 21: Holly Springs, mS marshall Co fairgrounds 2 man ranch Sorting info: 901 878 5191

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Rider at the WTHJA Springtime in Dixie show, Germantown, Tenn , sports a WTHJA logo saddle pad. (photo by Gary Cox) See p. 14

AQHA,

roan filly, born 2/28/2022 at Cypress Corner Ranch in Sarah, Miss. Bloodlines

Bar, Go Man Go, and Jackie Bee Owned by Angie Hill

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Ranchin’ N Sortin’ event at Gould Arena in Moscow,