Winter 2014 Saskatchewan Horse Connection

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Connection Winter 2014

Friday, February 14

Trade Show Open 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

9:15 a.m. ......Trainer Challenge Colt Selection 10:00 a.m. ......Trainer 1 Session #1 11:15 a.m. ......Trainer 2 Session #1 12:30 p.m. ......Trainer 3 Session #1 1:30 p.m. ......Jonathan Field Saddle Design - Horse & Rider Comfort - Info Theatre, Hall B 2:00 p.m. ......Canada’s Ultimate Cow Horse Competition - Herd Work 4:00 p.m. ......Trainer 2 Sassion #2 5:15 p.m. ......Trainer 3 Session #2 6:30 p.m. ......Trainer 1 Session #2 8:00 p.m. ......Equine Extravaganza Battle of Breeds (Barrels) Cow Horse Competition - Fence Work Horseback Cow Dog Demo Heavy Hitch

Saturday, February 15

Trade Show Open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

9:00 a.m. ......Living Skies Vaulting Demo 9:30 a.m. ......Connie Dorsch Hunter Clinic 11:30 a.m. ......Canada’s Ultimate Cow Horse Competition - Reined Work 1:00 p.m. ......Jonathan Field - Developing a Great Riding Horse from the Ground 3:00 p.m. ......Battle of Breeds (Pattern) 4:00 p.m. ......Jonathan Field - Reading Horse Behavior Primary Equine Language & 6 C’s - Info Theatre, Hall B 4:00 p.m. ......Trainer 3 Session #3 5:30 p.m. ......Trainer 1 Session #3 6:45 p.m. ......Trainer 2 Session #3 8:00 p.m. ......Equine Extravaganza Battle of Breeds (Jumping) Cow Horse Competition - Fence Work Horseback Cow Dog Demo Heavy Hitch

Sunday, February 16

Trade Show Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

8:30 a.m. ......Cowboy Church 9:00 a.m. ......Living Skies Vaulting Demo 9:30 a.m. ......Connie Dorsch Hunter Clinic 11:30 a.m. ......Trainer 1 Session #4 12:15 p.m. ......Trainer 2 Session #4 1:00 p.m. ......Trainer 3 Session #4 4:00 p.m. ......Jonathan Field - A Bit of Knowledge - 5 Step Bitting Program - Infor Theatre - Hall B 4:00 p.m. ......Battle of Breeds (Trail) 6:00 p.m. ......Trainer Challenge Finals and Awards WCVM Seminars (Information Theatre - Hall B) The Foaling Mare; What’s Normal and What’s Not Common Lamenesses in Performance Horses Nutrition for the Horse The Pre-Purchase Examination Pastern Dermatitis, aka “Scratches” End of Life Decisions for Your Horse Equine Insurance Equine Ophthalmology Behavoural Problems in Horses Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

WCVM Demonstrations (Wash Rack - Ag Centre) Body Condition Scoring and Weighing Your Horse Bandaging/First Aid Dentistry (Oral Examination, Tooth “Floating) Acupuncture for Horses Farrier/Xray Demo Endoscopy (Respiratory Tract, Stomach) Ultrasound (Limbs, Heart, Intestinal Tract)

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table of contents What’s Inside President’s Message 3 Western College of Veterinary Medicine 4 SHF Horse Raffle 9 Winter Related Troubles for Horses 10 Stable Directory 11 Harvey MacFarlane 12 Winter Care for Hooves 16 Draft Horse News 19 Twin Valley Club News 20 Sask. Paint Association Club News 21 Sask. Arabian Horse Club News 22 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Assoc. 23 SHF Farewells 24 Upcoming Events IBC

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Taken on Sunday Dec 15, 2013 near Saskatoon Stan & Lori Garchiniski, members of the Prairie Carriage Driving Club.

Driving Champayne, the Wonder Horse, 3.5 year old Gypsy and quarter horse cross

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president’ s message A happy and proposers New Year to all. 2013 seen many changes here at the SHF, many challenging and rewarding.

We have certainly seen changes in our office staff this year and I must say that I could not be happier with our staff and the great job they are doing for our membership.

2014, holds interesting times and challenges for our organization. I assure, that your board of directors will meet these and continue to move the organization forward. As always the Equine Expo is coming up on the 14th to the 16th of Feb.; a weekend filled with fun with a strong educational component.

The SHF Annual General Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Expo.

This is your opportunity to voice your ideas on the direction the horse industry should be taking here in Sask. We are setting aside an hour for an open forum for you, the membership, to bring forth your concerns with things that are happening at local and national level. You can find a full schedule of the Equine Expo events in this issue of the magazine.

I encourage each and every member, if possible, to attend your annual general meeting on Feb. 15, 2014. The board can only be effective if we have your input on the direction, you, the membership, want us to take the organization. If you would like to become involved at committee level please come forth as we are always looking for new faces to keep the SHF a strong voice in the horse industry.

Hope to see you all at the Expo and Annual meetings.

Doug Howe President, Saskatchewan Horse Federation (306) 631-1209

SHF Board of Directors President: Past President: President Elect: VP Finance: VP Sports: VP Industry: VP of Recreation: Director at Large:

Doug Howe, Moose Jaw, SK Terry Fagrie, Yorkton, SK Robert Lewis, Moose Jaw, SK Jill McDonald, Saskatoon, SK Brenda Gilchrist, Maple Creek, SK Dr. Jim Sawatsky, Humboldt, SK Shirley Mawson, Battleford, SK Merlin Ford, Buchanan, SK

Directors Jim Pollock, Moosomin, SK Mary Olson, Saskatoon, SK Pat Michael, Regina, SK Pauline Long-Wright, Montmarte, SK Colleen Norrish, Saskatoon, SK Sharon Butt, Mantario, SK

SHF Team Executive Director Krissy Fiddler Adminstrative Assistants Pam Duckworth Stacey Riche Technical Coordinator Diane Nesbitt-306-780-9490 Communications Director Bridget Andrews-306-631-9254 bridgetandrews.livestockplus@gmail.com

Honorary Directors Dr. Byrnne Rothwell Shellbrook, SK Dr. Betty Althouse, Regina, SK Shirley Brodsky, Saskatoon, SK

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SHF annual general meeting

Saskatchewan Horse Federation Annual General Meeting and Award of Excellence Luncheon Saturday, Feb. 15 2014

Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition Park Hall A - Breakout Room #1 In Conjunction with the Saskatchewan 2014 Equine Expo

12:00 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm -

Awards of Excellence Luncheon ($20 per plate, Advanced Tickets Only) Open Forum - Bill C-322- “Hot Topic” in the horse industry in 2014 AGM Registration AGM Begins

Come out and help us celebrate the many equine achievements of 2013 & discuss moving forward in Saskatchewan’s Equine Industry!

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Western College of Veterinary Medicine A partner at Equine Expo Western Canada’s equine community is looking forward to the third annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Feb. 14-16, 2014.

“We have a full schedule once again this year,” says Brenda Sapergia, livestock manager for Prairieland Park Ag Centre. “Our headline events – the Trainer’s Challenge and the Cowhorse Competition – will of course be returning.

New this year is a mini ‘Battle of the Breeds’ where seven teams, each representing a different breed, will compete in four different events.”

Because some of last year’s events were full to capacity, this year’s Friday and Saturday night Extravaganzas will be broadcasted live to giant screens in the tradeshow’s concession area. “Nobody will get turned away; you can watch in warmth and comfort and have a bite to eat,” adds Sapergia.

This year’s Equine Expo hosts three popular clinicians. Jonathan Field will present a horsemanship clinic, Connie Dorsch will cater to the hunter/jumper crowd and Harvey MacFarlane will give a harnessing clinic. Field will also give a daily lecture in the Info Theatre in Hall B on topics relating to horse and rider comfort, training and communication.

Other event highlights include an eight-horse heavy hitch, horseback cow dog demonstrations, a tradeshow spanning two halls in the Prairieland complex, and lectures and hands-on demonstrations by students and veterinarians at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).

As in past years, the WCVM’s Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) is one of the Expo’s event partners along with Prairieland Park and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF). The college’s educational offerings kick off Friday morning with a tour of the newly-expanded Ryan/Dubé Equine Performance Centre and equine resources in the Large Animal Clinic. The tour’s $20 fee includes bus transport between Prairieland Park

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WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre’s Horse Health Resources When Saskatchewan Equine Expo visitors tour parts of the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) on February 14, they will be visiting a highly advanced clinical facility that serves as the equine health referral centre for all horse owners and veterinarians in Western Canada.

The VMC provides specialized clinical services and board-certified specialists in a variety of areas including internal medicine, surgery, medical imaging, ophthalmology and reproduction. The hospital also offers the latest in advanced diagnostic and treatment options for equine health care.

The focal point for the VMC’s equine clinical services, teaching and research is the expanded Ryan/Dubé Equine Performance Centre. The facility offers the following resources: • A permanent longeing arena that’s critical for accurate diagnosis and detection of many subtle unilateral or bilateral issues in horses.

• An equine standing MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) unit allows medical imaging specialists to scan the equine foot and lower limb while the sedated horse is standing.

• A high-speed equine treadmill enables clinicians to conduct gait analysis, endoscopic evaluation of upper airway function and exercise performance profiling.

• An indoor paved runway allows clinicians and students to conduct examinations on a smooth, even surface 365 days of the year.

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feature story and the WCVM as well as refreshments. Space is limited to 50 people and the deadline for registering if January 31, 2014.

The tour includes live animal demonstrations in the centre’s longeing ring and on the high-speed treadmill. Visitors will also get a chance to see advanced medical imaging tools such as the standing equine MRI, CT and nuclear scintigraphy.

WCVM clinicians and students will host a series of talks and live demonstrations during the Expo on Saturday and • A computerized force plate enables clinicians to conduct force-plate analysis. It allows clinicians to detect differences between the front and hind limbs as well as differences between a horse’s left and right sides due to lameness.

• A designated farrier’s room and a multi-purpose area with a restraint stock.

Clinical teams can use the centre to conduct a full evaluation of a lame horse in motion.

They can also observe a horse’s gait on soft and hard surfaces, and when it’s under saddle, on a longe line or moving at liberty.

In addition to lameness examinations, clinicians use the centre to diagnose and treat other equine health issues such as respiratory disease, cardiac disorders, gastric conditions and behavioural problems.

The equine performance centre’s resources complement the VMC’s existing diagnostic tools that include digital radiography, endoscopy, ultrasonography, computed tomography and nuclear scintigraphy.

Equine Treadmill at the WCVM

Sunday. The lectures will happen at the Info Theatre in the tradeshow area (Hall B), while the demonstrations will take place at the wash rack facilities in Prairieland Park’s Ag Centre.

Dr. Stephen Manning, field service clinician and an associate professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, is one of the presenters.

Additional equine facilities in the VMC’s Large Animal Clinic include two large animal surgery suites, an equine ward, stock areas and an isolation room.

For more information, please call the Veterinary Medical Centre’s Large Animal Clinic at 306-966-7178.

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feature story “This year’s talks involve a range of topics that will be educational for horse owners,” says Manning.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Cameron, director of nutrition for Cargill Feed and Nutrition, as a guest speaker on the topic of forage quality this year. We’ll also be covering foaling and foaling problems in horses, pre-purchase examinations, insurance for horses and lameness in performance horses — to name just a few.”

Manning himself will perform an equine acupuncture demonstration in the wash rack venue. Other live demonstrations include advanced imaging techniques such as ultrasounds of the heart, intestinal tract, legs and tendons. The team will also give demonstrations of dentistry Equine Demonstration at the 2013 Equine Expo and endoscopic examinations of a horse’s upper respiratory tract and stomach. And the very popular farrier demonstration will return this year.

Deanna White, a third-year veterinary medicine student, is co-ordinating the student aspects of the demonstrations. “We’ll be doing demos on body condition scoring and other aspects of a physical exam, and a bandaging demonstration. Visitors can drop by the WCVM booth later and practise their bandaging on model horse legs,” says White. Students will also revisit their popular “painted horse” demonstration where muscles and skeletal structures are painted onto a live horse.

Veterinary students man the WCVM booth in the tradeshow area during the weekend. “If any students have questions about getting into veterinary medicine – what kind of experience is valuable, grades, the admission process, etc. – they’re more than welcome to come and talk to us,” White adds.

WCVM staff and students are also planning a lameness component — complete with video clips so audience members can sharpen their eye for lameness issues. Last year’s live demonstration featured a laminitic horse and showcased an entire case study from diagnostic radiographs to corrective shoeing by a specialized farrier.

Day passes and weekend passes for the Saskatchewan Equine Expo can be purchased online, by telephone, or at the door during the event. A full schedule of events and lectures can be found online at http://www.saskatchewanequineexpo.com.

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Horsin Around Raffle Reminder!

Ticket sales close: February 28, 2014 Draw date: March 31, 2014

Here we go again!

Don’t forget to submit your Raffle Rebate Application form with your completed books to:

Terry Fagrie P.O. Box 1301 Yorkton, SK

S3N 2X3

Email: tfole.o@sasktel.net The Raffle Rebate Application Form can be found on our website or by contacting the SHF office staff.

**DO NOT SEND CASH IN THE MAIL**

For More Information contact: Howard Floyd, National Director hwaf69@hotmail.com 306-736-8011 Tammy McLeod SHSRASecretary t.s.farm@sasktel.net

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equine health Winter-Related Troubles for Horses

By Karen Briggs FARM MANAGEMENT HORSE CANADA NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

Though health problems associated with winter weather are fairly rare in horses, there are a few conditions that are worth mentioning. Here’s what to watch for, and how to treat them:

areas scrupulously clean and dry. You may be able to help prevent scratches by rubbing vegetable or mineral oil into the back of the pasterns before you exercise your horse or turn him out in wet conditions.

• Frostbite — especially common in early foals. Ears and feet will turn stiff and icy cold. If you discover a frostbitten foal, call your veterinarian — and while you wait for he or she to arrive, slowly warm the affected areas by covering them with your hands or a soft towel and rubbing gently. Do not apply direct heat.

• Rainrot (also called rain scald) — a bacterial infection that brews when moisture is trapped in a dirty coat. If your horse’s haircoat is thick, you may not notice the characteristic crusty scabs and weeping sores right away; clipping him can uncover the full extent of the problem. Gently loosen the scabs by applying baby oil or an oil-based ointment, and remove them with gentle grooming (sterilize your brushes afterwards to kill the bacteria). If the weather permits, bathe your horse with an iodine-based or surgical soap shampoo. Your veterinarian may also recommend penicillin.

• Hypothermia — most common in thin or starved horses in severe weather conditions. Horses will shiver violently, and their ears and legs will feel clammy. Find some shelter for him at once, and rub him down with soft towels or dry straw, then blanket him (but avoid the use of heat lamps, which could overheat him, particularly if he is in shock).

When the shivering subsides, keep him inside and offer some grain … and reassess his diet so that he’s getting sufficient energy to maintain his internal body temperature.

• Ice burn — caused by walking through crusty snow, this is an oozing swelling on the lower legs. Treat with an antibiotic wound cream and bandage to prevent further chapping.

• Scratches (also called cracked heels or mud fever) — chapping and raw patches on the delicate skin on the back of the pasterns, caused by prolonged exposure to mucky, muddy conditions. Soften the scabs with ichthammol or an ointment recommended by your veterinarian, and keep the

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stable directory Cain Quam Performance Horses

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Ride in comfort this winter Contact: Roberta Quam 306-424-2034 www.quamperformancehorses.com 50 minutes SE of Regina, 48 highway Horse Boarding now available in our heated, indoor riding arena and barn – 80 X 180. Daily and monthly rates available.

Professional horse trainer onsite – 30 years experience.

Boarding, lessons, training, equine assisted learning and clinics. Regardless of discipline, new horse owner, or veteran horse owner, find the support and guidance you seek. Lessons available on horsemanship, reining, working cowhorse, cutting (buffalo or flag), mounted shooting, barrels, poles, or anything else horse related.

Connie & Jim Chaplin, 306-332-1332 Junction#10 & #35S, 35 minutes NE of Regina near Fort Qu’Appelle. clearviewarena@sasktel.net www.clearviewarena.com Horse boarding available. Pasture with windbreaks & water, outside pens with shelters, box & standing stalls, daily or monthly horses. Arena rental inquiries welcome.

Inquires invited for full & part time board, indoor & outdoor arena access, tack room, heated viewing area, lessons.

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Dressage & Hunter/Jumper with a focus on classically correct basics & effective horsemanship. For the serious recreational or competitive rider who would like to benefit from our training program, either full time or on a drop in basis, in a safe and motivating environment.

Located 2 minutes south of Saskatoon, corner of Grasswood Rd & Clarence Ave. Western riding programs, lessons & clinics, indoor riding arena-164 x 84 coverall; long term & short term boarding.

Phone: 306-477-0199 • info@ebonstables.com • www.ebonstables.com

Dale Gibbon, 306-934-0092 bgibbon@sasktel.net 2422 Clarence Ave. S, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1M2 www.grasswoodequestrian.com

Contact One of these Stables Near You! The Greenwood Ranch – Home of Ghost Wind Appaloosas Bill & Joanne Greenwood, 306-957-2181 Box 160, Odessa, SK S0G 3S0 45 min S. E. of Regina Call for Directions Hwy. 48 South East to Odessa, turn south first grid road, 3 miles on right.

Breeding versatile foundation and modern bred appaloosas for all disciplines. We stand the Foundation Appaloosas, Apache Kid Galahad and HMH Phantom Spirit at stud; ApHC, ApHCC, FAHR and IPAA. Our foundation Appaloosa and AQHA mares are truly superior, whose breeding quality directly reflects in our outstanding foals, yearlings, and two year olds.

Please check our horses or sales on our website at www.greenwoodranch.ca or www.thegreenwoodranch.com Organic horse hay, horse training, and farrier services are available,

Dale & Cheryl Nygaard, 306-934-3592 info@northforkhorses.ca www.northforkequestriancentre.ca

A Full Service Equine Facility. The facility includes 17 box stalls with attached indoor arena, 16 boarding pens, and 3 outdoor arenas. 35 years experience. Full Care Board, Training, Conditioning, and Lessons are available. Also available Western Style Dressage, Horsemanship, and Saddle Seat Clinics. Work with Kelly & Heidi and find out that Silence really does Speak More.

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K&K Training Stables Kelly & Heidi Adams – 306-355-2599 Box 234, Mortlach, SK S0H 3E0 Website: www.SilenceSpeaksMore.com YouTube: www.YouTube.com/SilenceSpeaksMore Email: kkts@sasktel.net 50 km west of Moose Jaw, ½ mile south of #1 Highway (look for the big red & white tent)

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Jackson Creek Warmbloods is a small facility located south of Moosomin, SK. with over 20 years experience in Western and English discipline’s, We have a barn with box stalls and standing stalls, turnout pens and pastures, a 75’ X 180’ outdoor arena, a 60’ round pen and lots of trails for hacking. We also operate a Canadian Warmblood breeding program. We have limited space for boarding and also offer lessons/coaching to people who have their own horse(s).

Located less than 15 minutes north of Saskatoon Our 150 acre family owned ranch; offers high quality reasonable boarding for your horses. Indoor & outdoor arenas, indoor wash bay, on-site staff, double-saddle tack lockers, on-site trailer storage. Pasture, paddock & stall boarding available, horse training & lessons available.

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Harvey MacFarlane Sanguine Clydes One of Canada’s Top Drivers Horseman... Teamster... Mentor...

You may of noticed a beautiful team of Clydes in the 2013 Grey Cup Parade or the Calgary Stampede Parade or may be at your local fair and exhibition. If you have, its more than likely Harvey MacFarlane and his Sanguine Clydes.

The word ´Sanguine” is defined in the dictionary as “Cheerfully Confident, Optimistic.” A definition that truly depicts the horseman behind Sanguine Clydes. The moment you meet Harvey MacFarlane you are intrigued by his knowledge, real life experiences and passion for driving - from the chariot and chuck wagon days to driving, farming and living with horses over the past 50 years.

Harvey’s journey started at age 8 when he proved he could harness his own team to do farm work. At 12, he trained his first saddle horse; at 16 he was buying and selling horses and competed in Western Pleasure, jumping and gymkhana classes and worked as a pony boy and trainer at the thoroughbred racetracks.

Before getting involved with the Clydes, Harvey drove over 5000 races in his career. 19 years he raced in the pony chucks, chariots and Ben Huhr events. 1 year he participated in the thoroughbred wagon races. Harvey loved every minute of racing and the challenge it had to offer. He said,” Most people never learn to compete against themselves. They know how to compete against other people, but have difficulty trying to beat themselves. I learned this from driving ponies!”

“You don’t have to be a good driver to be a good racer. You have to have the want to win and teach this to your horses so they want to win.

That’s racing, that’s competitiveness!”

Harvey remembers chatting with a guy who clocked every pony chuck team around the barrels so when it was his turn to compete he would know everything about the track. He would know how fast he needed to be, where the track was slow and where you could pick up time.

This was very important to know if you wanted to be a top racer.

Harvey never forgot this important tidbit and used it to improve his racing strategy.

During this time, Harvey trained nine drivers that went on to win rookie chuck wagon and chariot championships in Alberta. He also trained his daughter, Sherry . She became the first women to compete in a chariot

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feature story chuck wagon race in Alberta. Sherry won the 1988 Alberta Chariot Racing Competition at the age of 19. He noted, “and her wagon was pink!”

1992, would be the year Harvey began raising and showing registered Clydesdales. In 2000, Harvey’s teams won the top three places in the Saskatchewan Super Team Finals, a timed obstacle course featuring the best teams and drivers in the province. In 2007, he took a hitch to the World Clydesdale Show in Madison, Wisconsin.

Harvey took with him, Rhys Spencer, a junior driver that he had been training to drive. It was here, under Harvey’s mentorship, that Rhys won the World Championship for a team driven by a Junior. This was a proud moment for Harvey.

When you ask Harvey what have been the highlights of his career he answers with no hesitation, “the people that he has worked with and trained that have went on to do well. Juniors like Ryhs Spencer or Matt Wushke.”

In 2011, he trained a girl in two months that went on to compete and win the World Championship for a team driven by a Junior.

His son won Rookie Chuck Wagon Driver in Alberta at the age of 16. The other highlight has been the horses that have come and gone. “Some good, some bad.”

Harvey chuckles.

There have been horses people have brought to him that were impossible to work with.

Through patience, perseverance and good horsemanship, Harvey has time and time again succeeded in training these types of horses.

Harvey with Jr. Driver Matt Wushke at Agribition

Harvey is constantly showcasing his Clyde’s in parades, eight-horse driving demonstrations, wagon rides, exhibitions, community events, weddings and last year, a funeral. He is hired to do parades and businesses pay to put their sign on the back of his wagon. In 2013, he showcased his team at the 2013 Grey Cup Parade and Calgary Stampede Parade. He also attended the Creelman, Vermillion, Lloydminster, Radisson, Prince Albert, Estevan and Weyburn Exhibitions. This summer he has been hired to driving demonstrations at Creelman, North Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Harvey will also be doing a driving demonstration clinic at the 2014 Saskatchewan Equine Expo.

When teaching a clinic Harvey’s first words are,

Harvey MacFarlane & Sanguine Clydes 2013 Grey Cup Parade, Regina, Sk

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“Don’t believe anything that I say.” He believes that people need to think and then ask why or how to do things. “If you can teach people to think than they can be a horseman.”

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feature story To get going in the draft industry is not an easy feat.

“The industry needs more education and awareness about draft horses and driving properly” says Harvey.

“It’s sad that there is a lot better driving in the bush then there is at competitions. Most people that work their horses, don’t show and people that show don’t work their horses, so the industry misses out on the knowledge that is out there.”

Harvey also mentioned that it is important that those in the draft horse industry need to quit worrying about new people getting into the business becoming more successful than them. He says, “ If new people learn and do well in the business they are more likely to keep going, which is good for everyone.”

Harvey MacFarlane’s knowledge and passion for the industry, along with the help of his daughter/co-owner Sherry Telfer and his grandkids Lane and Jordan have pushed Sanguine Clydes to the forefront. Their dedication to the business and “Sanguine” outlook have given them many rewarding experiences along the way and will continue into the future.

Harvey with former Prime Minister Paul Martin

Stop by and See Harvey MacFarlane’s driving demonstration at the

Saskatchewan Equine Expo. February 14-16, 2014

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equine health Winter Care For Hooves

By Karen Briggs FARM MANAGEMENT HORSE CANADA NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008

Winter can have a serious impact on hooves. Veterinarian and farrier Tia Nelson, DVM, whose practice is based in chilly Helena, Montana, says, “Hooves change profoundly according to temperature changes – probably more than we know. Growth slows in winter because the horses are putting their energy into survival, though the change is not as drastic in stabled horses as in horses out on the range.”

Slow growth, coupled with many people’s reluctance to ride in chilling winds or icy footing, also means that hooves often don’t get looked at, picked out, or trimmed as frequently as they would in more temperate conditions.

That neglect can have a number of unfortunate consequences for your horse’s hoof health. An animal who stands all day in a cold, wet, muddy paddock – or a wet, unmucked stall — could develop a severe case of thrush, a fungal infection which takes hold in the soft tissues of the frog and heels, and can, if not treated, cause significant deterioration and lameness.

Horses with overgrown feet who have to negotiate rock-hard, frozen paddocks or trails may develop chips, cracks, ragged edges, which can compromise the integrity of the hoof wall. And bruising can be a problem when snow-cover is thin, as well. Says Nelson, “Hard, frozen ground plus no snow equals bruised soles. And horses who paw through the snow for their livelihood can get very bruised toes if the snow cover is thin.”

But winter can also have an up-side when it comes to hoof care. Winter feet rarely suffer from dryness, and because horses generally aren’t stamping their feet at flies in January, they’re somewhat less likely to break off sections of the hoof wall or open up the white line (the section of the foot binding the outer hoof wall and the sole) to bacterial or fungal infection. Furthermore, since many horses are worked less regularly in the winter months, owners can often save some money on shoeing, allowing their horses to go barefoot — or at least, minus their hind shoes. The time spent without metal on their feet can help nailholes grow out and restore integrity to the hoof walls.

Calgary, Alberta farrier Don MacKenzie knows a bit about winter. “The foot is very good at adapting to its environment,” he says. “If there’s snow, a horse’s sole will tend to become a little more arched or concave in order to discourage snowballs building up, and he’ll grow bigger bars for support.”

Winter is a good time to address hoof growth problems that have cropped up in the summer months. Sand cracks, white line separations, flares in the wall, and other signs of stress, which may allow fungal or bacterial infections to work their way inside and turn portions of the hoof wall cork-like and crumbly, can be trimmed out more aggressively in the winter months when the horse is on a reduced work schedule. The resulting foot may be temporarily less attractive, but

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Whether your horse goes barefoot in winter depends on the quality of hoof he grows, and the amount of work you expect him to do. A great many horses are able to go shoe-less in winter, and you certainly will save money on farrier’s bills. Because the hoof grows more slowly, people find that the six-week schedule they keep in the summer months can be backed off to every eight weeks. And unshod hooves are less likely to accumulate snowballs that can make a horse slip and slide.

Of course, horses with ‘problem feet’ – especially those with long toes and underslung or collapsed heels, flat soles, those with signs of caudal heel pain, and those wearing trailers or bar shoes – may not be the best candidates for going bare. If you do decide to let your horse go barefoot, it’s important to allow him some time to toughen up his tootsies before the ground freezes solid and he becomes so ouchy he can barely move! The best time to pull the shoes is in the fall when the ground is still fairly soft. “If you want to convert your horse to going barefoot, winter can be a great time to do that,” says Nelson. “It gives him time to adapt … and then in spring you can decide whether you need to apply shoes again or not. Often, you find they’re not necessary.”

Nelson has one other reason for preferring horses go barefoot if possible. “I have nothing to base this on but common sense,” she says, “but shoes are steel, and steel absorbs a lot of heat. Between the shoes and the nails which are driven right up into the structures of the foot, it sucks a lot of heat out of the hoof. I’m convinced that it makes a difference in a creaky older horse. I’d rather see an arthritic horse wear hoof boots when necessary in winter and go barefoot, than wear a shoe.”

Generally speaking, a good layer of mid-winter snow is a healthy environment for a horse’s hooves. It’s the changeable conditions at the beginning and end of the season, when the ground is freezing and thawing repeatedly, that are toughest on feet, especially for those individuals who grow a poor hoof anyway. Horses who stand in water and mud for prolonged periods may end up with excessively soft hooves, and the suction-y environment of the mud can make it tough to keep shoes on, as well as exposing the hoof to all kinds of pathogens. No wonder the prime seasons for hoof abscesses are late fall and early spring.

At the periphery of the seasons, some farriers suggest a regular application of a hoof sealant such as Tuff Stuff. The idea is that the sealant mimics the natural coating of the hoof, the periople, which protects the hoof against moisture loss and the invasion of bacteria and fungi. Painting a sealant on immediately after shoeing, and over the nail holes once or twice a week, will help minimize the structural damage done to the hoof and seal those entrance-ways for bacteria and fungi, as well as help keep the nails in tight.

On the whole, though, Nelson thinks hooves do better without topical treatments. “If you get out of the way of living things,” she says, “It’s amazing how well they do.”

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The Saskatchewan Horse Federation would like to congratulate all of our individual and club members that applied and received grant funding in 2013.

The 2013 SHF Clubs that applied received a total funding of $101,911.05 The 2013 Individual SHF members that applied received a total funding of $13,200.00 Grant applications will be available on line this March and will be sent out to all current SHF clubs by the end of March. Deadline for all grant applications is May 16, 2014 with the exception of Athlete Assistance.

For more information on the Grant opportunity’s both individual and club members please go to our website at saskhorse.ca or call the office today 306-780-9244.

Riders from Copper T Stables that passed Level 1 L - R: Madeline Talbot-Trainor, Nikki Vaillant, Elizabeth (Lizy) Shirley, Olivia Jai Smith, Lina Sinsheimer, Alexis Halldorson

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draft horse news by Merlin Ford Those of you who enjoy watching the big draft horse hitches will be pleased to hear that Harvey MacFarlane of Summerberry will be driving his eight horse hitch of Clydesdales at the Saskatchewan Equine Expo in Saskatoon, February 14 - 16.

Harvey really enjoys driving, and it is obvious in his demonstrations. While performing in conjunction with the chuckwagon races in Saskatoon this past summer, Harvey drove his eight horse hitch around the same barrels and pattern that is used by the chuckwagon drivers.

Another favorite is asking three people to stand a distance of thirty feet apart, and then driving the eight horses around them in a pole bending pattern.

In addition to the driving demonstrations, Harvey will also be conducting daily harnessing clinics in the stabling area.

A few of the sleigh rallies that I am aware of include the following: Harold Harmon of St. Brieux is planning one to be held in either February or March. If you are interested in attending, call Harold at (306) 275-4527.

For many years, the first hitch show of the year for Saskatchewan exhibitors has been the Manitoba Winter Fair, held annually in Brandon. This year’s fair will take place from March 25 to March 30.

A draft horse clinic has been scheduled for June 7. While the location has yet to be finalized, three instructors have been confirmed. Topics will include: draft horse conformation; correct harness fitting; horse pulling related topics; hoof trimming; mane rolling, tail tying, and showmanship.

As you can see there will be a cross section of topics relevant to anyone interested in judging or using draft horses. Watch this column for more information, or contact Merlin Ford (contact info just below).

Also included in the next issue will be information on upcoming field days, clinics, or other draft horse related events.

If you have any draft horse news or coming events, please contact Merlin Ford at (306) 592-2132, or by email at clippity.clop1@gmail.com

The Next Saskatchewan Horse Connection Deadline is April 15, 2014

Lyle and Tracey Neufeld of Shipman are planning a sleigh rally in March. If you would like more information, you can reach them at (306) 426-2367.

Al Tomyn of Bjorkdale will be hosting a sleigh rally on March 8. You can reach Al at (306) 886-2021.

Wayne and Elaine Cozart of Brownlee are planning a sleigh rally for late March or early April. For more information, contact them at (306) 759-2065.

The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. ~Sharon Ralls Lemon

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Twin Valley 2013 Year News at a Glance The members of the Twin Valley Riding Club have had a very busy year in 2013. The annual meeting was in January with the election of a dynamite new executive: Michael Tomolak, president, Marcy Helmeczi, vice president, Lynette Griffith, Secretary, Laurie Cooper, treasurer, Linette Lanski, rodeo secretary. This crew led the club through the various events for the rest of the year.

The first event was the 3rd annual Equine Extravaganza & Tradeshow held at Stockholm arena with 27 vendors showing & selling an incredible assortment of products and information, youth art contest, door prizes, hayrides, and many demonstrations throughout the day. Watch for the 4th Annual Extravaganza in the spring of 2014 – look forward to seeing you there!

In June the Riding Club set up a hamburger booth at the beer garden and dance during Hazy Days. Huge thank you to Shop Easy Foods for their support. Proceeds of the event went to sending club members to Saskatchewan Riding Club Association Finals Held in Moose Jaw in September of 2013.

The next event the Riding Club hosted was the 2nd Annual Eastside Heritage Horse Show which was held at Lee’s Rodeo Grounds near Hazelcliffe, Esterhazy. On Line was on site taking pictures of the event and Nicole Lanski Photography was taking the pictures of the winners. It was a great day with 265 entries in 53 classes. For the results of the day please visit our website at: http://twinvalleyridingclub.ca/ Event Awards were sponsored by: Applied Technology, Esterhazy, Prairie Thunder Ranch, Saltcoats, Noble Construction Corp, Esterhazy, The Hitching Post, Yorkton, Ficek Transport Ltd, Esterhazy,K & K Livestock & Tack, Calgary, Mosaic, Esterhazy, Derkach Insurance, Churchbridge, Hazy Tack Shack, Esterhazy, New Holland, Yorkton, Churchbridge Co-op, Fouillar Discount Center, St. Lazarre, Mb., Maple Farm Equip, Yorkton, Helmeczi Plumbing & Heating, Esterhazy, Waymarc Industries, Edmonton, Sabre QH Ranch, Stockholm, Yellowhead Traders, Churchbridge. We are looking forward to next year’s horse show already!!

The annual rodeo & bullorama was held on August 24 & 25th and saw a lot of activity at Lee’s Rodeo Grounds again, with Team Penning hosted by the Esterhazy Team Penners all day on Saturday and the Bull o Rama & Jr Steer Riding Saturday night sponsored by Ensign Canadian Drilling, Whitewood Service Centre, Bar H Ranch & Rodeo, Chris Coulson-5 Star Ranch, Fountain Tire, Golden View Ranch, Kentra Transport Ltd, Mosaic, Parkland Manufacturing and New Holland. The evening ended with Cassandra Tomolak sharing her vocal talents opening for Les Anderson and his group “Rodeo Active.” Kids events started early Sunday in the arena. These events were sponsored by AFAB Industries, Bohnhardt Land & Cattle CO, Dairyville, Hazy Tack Shack, Mary Lou & Larry Pisak, Steichuk Holdings, TreLin Cattle, Wishart Trucking, Whitewood Livestock & Zackly-Rite Massage. Thanks to these great sponsors all of the youth were awarded great prizes for their efforts. Following the kids events, the Rodeo started and ran all day well into the evening with so many entries. The Garnet Patrick Memorial All Around Buckle sponsored by The Lee Bar N Alumni (Les Lee, Bob Bennett, Brian Kacsmar, Donald Helmeczi, Doug Millham, Kelly Oremba, Greg Kacsmar, Laurie Kacsmar & Trevor Nicholauson) was presented to Jeff Ebert. The Stephen Hanis Memorial Wild Cow Riding Buckle, sponsored by Glen, Donna & Kimberly(Parks) Hanis was presented to: local rider Mason Helmeczi.

Other event awards were: BAREBACK: a buckle sponsored by Bennett Trucking; SADDLE BRONC: a buckle sponsored by Helmeczi Plumbing; BULL RIDING: a buckle sponsored by Bar H Ranch & Rodeo; TIE DOWN ROPING: a buckle sponsored by Sabre QH Ranch; TEAM ROPING HEADER a buckle; sponsored by High Plains Ranch Supply & HEELER a buckle sponsored by M & D Cattle Ent. Ltd.; STEER WRESTLING – muck boots sponsored by Clark; Outfitters; Jr STEER RIDING: Buckle sponsored by Valley View Hotel; BREAKAWAY ROPING: buckle sponsored by Northland Power; Jr. BREAKAWAY ROPING: Muck Boots sponsored by Clark Outfitters; OPEN BARREL RACING a buckle sponsored by Griffith Transport; Jr BARREL RACING a buckle sponsored by High Plains Ranch Supply; LADIES GOAT TYING: muck boots sponsored by Laurie Cooper; WILDCOW MILKING: $50 Gift Certificates sponsored by Sask Pro Machine Works; WILD HORSE RACE: $50 Gift Certificates sponsored by Micheal Tomolak & Nicole Lanski Photograph & $25 Certificates sponsored by Hitching Post; A new event WILD PONY RACE for the youth was sponsored by Capital Commodities Brokerage & Realty.

Thanks to Big Brothers Big Sisters for manning the concession booth all weekend and serving a variety of food to the spectators and contestants alike. There were raffle draws all day long sponsored by: (from Esterhazy) Anastasia Fouillard, Bock & Company, E & M Farm Repair, Esterhazy Agencies, Esterhazy On Line, Flair Gift & Fashion Btq, Pharmasave, Sapara Drug Mart, Noble Construction, Shop Easy Foods, Towne Autobody, TriStar/Subway, The Painted Edge, Zaparaniuk Agencies, Dollar Store; Churchbbridge- Churchbridge Co-op; Yorkton-Hackman Feed Services, Olson Deisel; ; Atwater- ProVac, D Duchek; Langenburg- GloryBee Honey; Tantallon Co-op Store; Stockholm- Sharpe’s Soil Services; Others include Prairie Sheetmetal, QVB Enterprises Inc. and Young’s Ranching Ltd. In September, club members Jessa Mcnabb, Tracy & Allysa Stauch, Robert, Dawson, Drydan (Our SRCA King) Sheradyn Griffith, Robin Dodd & Mark Fraser all attended the SRCA finals. Members work hard all year to attend these finals In the Western classes and the gymkhana events. A great time was had by all. Jessa McNabb placed 1st in Junior B Western Pleasure and 2nd in Western Horsemanship & Western Reining. Dawson Griffith placed 1st in Junior C Boys Quad Race and 3rd in Junior C Boys Barrel racing. Dryden Griffith placed 4th in Wee Pee Western Horsemanship. Great job!!

We wind up our year with a year end party were we recognize all of our members and volunteers for their hard work throughout the year at each event. Without these people & our sponsors our events would not happen. This year the party was held at Tantallon Steak Pit. There was a Chinese Auction Gift Exchange and a piñata for the young uns.

That about sums it up for the year with the Twin Valley Riding Club. Looking forward to a busy year again in 2014. We once again will be hosting an Extravaganza in April, the horse show in July and of course the Rodeo in August.

For more info on the club and coming events check out our web site: www.twinvalleyridingclub.ca

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club news by Ronni Nordal, SPHC President Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club Year in Review The Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club has had a busy and successful show season in 2013. There is more to come, with the year end awards to be calculated and our Annual Meeting and Awards to be held at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon on February 1, 2014. Please join us for a buffet lunch and Awards before the meeting ($15/person – must be booked ahead, please contact Ronni Nordal).

Lloydminster Spring Show: The season started with the Lloydminster Spring Show. A long winter and non-existent spring made it hard for everyone to get their horses ready, but ready they were. With a great group of judges, the assistance of the Durness 4H Multi-Club, whose members acted as ring stewards and gatekeepers, their wonderful leader and our announcer, Alison Weaver, the 4H families, who helped clean stalls, and show secretary Kathie MacKenzie, the show was a success.

Mark your calendars: Lloydminster Show May 17 & 18, 2014.

Lloydminster Show Hi Point Winners Next up was the second annual Loud & Proud Show The Loud and Proud Show in Saskatoon, from June 15-16, saw 69 entries with great representation in the youth divisions (7-10 per class). Torrential rains the week prior, and through the weekend, did little to dampen the enthusiasm and competition for all!

New this year at the Loud and Proud was the High Roller Derby, which saw 8 contestants each competing in three events (Western Pleasure, Trail, and Horsemanship). Stiff competition and $700 in payouts made this a great show, with Stephanie McMillan riding Plenty Of Pretty in first place and Diana Nordal on Lucky Diamond Dandy Andy in second.

Plans are in place for another fun-filled show from June 14-15, 2014.

Hope to see you there!

Walk Trot: Romy Malcolm Youth 13 & Under: Shelby Delaney Novice Youth: Shelby Delaney Youth 14 to 18: Shelby Mikolajczyk Youth Solid Paint Bred: Sam Boxall Amateur Walk Trot: Paulette Martin Novice Amateur: Lieke Rupert Amateur: Jennifer Hendrickson Green Horse: Angie Morrow Junior Horse: Terra Townsend Senior Horse: Diane Doerksen Amateur Solid Paint Bred: Mary Ann Tourangeau Solid Paint Bred: Mary Ann Tourangeau Halter Champion of Champions: Betty Anne Vivian

2013 SPHC Trail Ride and Outdoor Trail Challenge: The Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club held their annual Trail Ride & Outdoor Trail Challenge event, from July 20-21, at Trails End Guest Ranch, Aylesbury, Loud and Proud APHA High Point Winners SK. There were 50 riders, from ages six to 76, who registered Amateur SPHC: Laura Martin and PRR Whiskey Girl for the ride on Saturday. It was a great scenic ride and everyone Amateur Walk Trot: Colleen McMillan and SAQ Twist Zip Leo enjoyed the breath taking views and river hill, trails and crossings.

Amateur SPB: Stephanie McMillan and Plenty of Pretty Historic points on the trail were pointed out along the ride and then Youth 13 & Under: Taylor Bradshaw and Crimsons Cocoa Lark later used as “clue points” for the team scavenger hunt held after Youth 14-18: Taylor Gardner and Mr. Sylvester the ride. Some rider-horse duo’s choose to swim in the famous Youth SPB: Samantha Boxall and A Classic Duramax “horse swimming hole” with their equine partners – this is always an exciting event to try but also to watch. Laurel Golemba of Paws Four SHF High Points Awarded to Portraits has some amazing photos of the swimming hole event in Senior – Kimberley Demyon and Worthy Super Doc her online photo gallery for those who wish to browse or purchase Jr. A – Taylor Gardner and Mr. Sylvestor photos of the Trail Ride & Challenge.

Jr. B – Megan Schmidt and Havocs Tardee Man Jr. C – Taylor Bradshaw and Crimsons Cocoa After the trail ride, we all enjoyed a fabulous steak dinner hosted by the Trails End Guest Ranch’s owners, Lyle and Christine Benz, and their staff. Hats off to this great group of folks who always make our event a great one, fabulous food, friends, horses and wide open spaces to ride & explore – life doesn’t get much better! We then retired to the large campfire, where we were all able to do some more SPHC Trail Ride & Outdoor Challenge Winners socializing and laughing before the big competition on Sunday.

Sunday our outdoor trail challenge was judged by Sandi Assman.

Riders were scored on a number of obstacles and tasks that they would normally come across or have to do on a trail ride. The obstacles got a little trickier and ran a whole faster by the time we got to the mens event.

The first place prizes were beautiful Gist Silversmith trophy buckles, and second place prizes were monogramed halters. Third place winners received spurs.

Nine and Under: won by Scott Waugh of Ft. McMurray, AB. 10 – 13: Taylor Bradshaw of Warman, SK. 14 – 18: Audra Cooper of West Bend, SK. Jr. APHA Horse: Christine Waugh, Fort McMurray, AB. Sr. APHA Horse: Taylor Gardner Saskatoon, SK. Ladies: Stephanie McMillan, Middle Lake, SK. Mens: Mark Grams of Asquith, SK

A very special thank you, once again, to our hosts, Lyle and Christine Benz of Trails End Guest Ranch. We may change things up a little in 2014 with the Trail Challenge on Saturday and trail ride on Sunday, so those attending still have lots of time for their return home. Hope to see you all there! We are planning our 2014 event there, again, from July 5-6. Please mark your calendars early and plan to attend.

Feeling like it was too early in the year to end, the Board decided to revive our Harvest of Colours show, but with a twist.

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club news by Jade Anderson From October 5-6, 2013, we joined forces with the Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Club and hosted a double judged APHA show, combined with an All Novice AQHA Show and Open All-Breed Classes and Jackpots, at Prairieland Park, in Saskatoon. We had a great show, and are proud to report exhibitors spanning three provinces. We had a full roster and offered five jackpots, each with $250 added money. We were thrilled with the number of entries, including 10 in the Extreme Trail Jackpot. One of the largest groups was the Solid Paint Bred Youth Class, with six (or more) showing, making it a two-point class! Our show manager, Ronni Nordal, had a green but wonderful crew, all of whom had donated their time: announcer Tina Lacroix, show secretary Candy Schick, her right hand helper, Tammy Francis, and Kerri-Anne Boxall were willing and able to do absolutely anything to help out. Despite it being our first attempt at the combined show, we pulled it off and hope everyone had a great time.

We plan to be back in 2014, with new dates – August 30 & 31 for an even bigger and better show. The SPHC Board wishes to extend a big thank you to each and every exhibitor, volunteer, sponsor and supporter. You make all the hard work it takes to put on these events worth it.

2013 APHA Show Winners APHA Walk Trot Youth Hi Point: Tyson Gauther

APHA 13 & Under Youth Hi Point: An Easter Painted Zippo and Cassidy Boxall Reserve: The Best Man and Bailey Gardner APHA 14 – 18 Youth Hi Point: Lucky Diamond Dandy Andy and Diana Nordal Reserve: Mr Sylvester and Taylor Gardner APHA Amateur Walk Trot Hi point: SAQ Twist Zip Leo and Colleen Macmillan Reserve: Classically Claymade and Paulette Martin APHA Amateur Hi point: Im too Fancy to Miss and Diane Doerksen Reserve: So Zipn Slow and Pam Switzer APHA Open Horse Hi point: Lucky Diamond Dandy Andy and Diana Nordal Reserve: Im too Fancy To Miss and Diane Doerksen

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APHA Youth Solid Paint Bred Hi Point: Hes Lopin Spotless and Caitlyn Malyk Reserve: A Classic Duramax and Sam Boxall Hi Point and Reserve APHA Solid Paint Bred Hi point: Hes Lopin Spotless and Caitlyn Malyk

The SAHA held their last meeting and awards presentation on Nov. 3rd, 2013. High Point winners are: High Point Arabian: 1st. Cyty Cowboy, Don Mcdonald. 2nd: JM Mystairs Debonair, Kathy Verity. 3rd. Designed, Regan Threinen; High Point Half-Arabian/Anglo Arabian: 1st:Extreme Colorred Drifter, Kathy Brewster. 2nd: EZ Polkatrot, Regan Threinen.

3rd: Jibber Jabber, Marvelle Machniak. High Point Junior Horse: 1st. Khaarga Kwiksilver, Sharon Mclean. 2nd: STLA Color My Limits, Eva Alexandrovic. 3rd: Jibber Jabber, Marvelle Machniak. High Point Amateur: 1st: Don McDonald, Cyty Cowboy. 2nd: Kathy Verity, JM Mystairs Debonai. 3rd: Susan Kernatz, El Nahric. High Point Youth: 1st: Regan Threinen, Designed. 2nd: Samantha Weins, Camereo. 3rd: Regan Threinen, Ez Polkatrot.

Congratulations everyone!

UPCOMING EVENTS: Although the SAHA will not have a booth at the SK Equine Expo this year, we have a fabulous team representing us in the Battle of the Breeds! Team members are: Trific-k-dence owned and presented by Steph Ubell in Barrel Racing, Classico M owned and presented by Vanessa Cote in Jumping, Khaacey owned and presented by DeeAnna Lyke in Compulsory Western Pattern, and Khemokhaskarema presented by Renee Lupien-Smulan in Trail. Come on out and cheer them on! Once again, the SAHA plans to host clinics with Rena and Sharon Mclean (Western Pleasure, Reining and Trail) and D.J. Cairns (Sport Horse and Dressage). We are also considering hosting an additional clinic with either Carla Jackson or Shirley Arndt. For more information on the D.J. Cairns clinic, contact Jennifer Robertson (jsrobertson@sasktel.net) and for more information on all other clinics, contact Tammy Hayward (306-535-7402). The 2014 SAHA Icebreaker Arabian Horse and Open Dressage show will be May 30,31 & June 1st in Moose Jaw, SK and the SAHA Fall Classic will be September 13 & 14, in Moose Jaw.

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We still have some 2014 calendars to sell! Calendars are $10.00 and may be purchased by mail!

If you are interested in purchasing a 2014 calendar or want to reserve your spot in our 2015 calendar, please contact Jade Anderson (306-793-4557). Months in the 2015 calendar are already being spoken for! Any youth (under 18 years old) who sells 10 or more calendars will receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP! Also, any youth who brings in $100 or more in sponsorships will have FREE ENTRIES IN ALL YOUTH CLASSES in 2014! Please visit our web-site or join our Facebook page for more dates and information!

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club news by Noreen Fenske Saskatchewan Reinded Cow Horse Association Celebrates 10 Years The Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association is celebrating 10 years of providing reined cow horse competition in the province of Saskatchewan. Up until 2003, Saskatchewan riders, trainers and breeders travelled outside of Saskatchewan in order to compete in this 2013 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse event. Many did exactly that, and enjoyed great success on the Provincial Champions thriving Alberta circuit and in international competition. Therefore, to promote our world class horses and riders and to benefit from the OPEN BRIDLE HORSE: family-oriented tradition of the sport locally, in 2004, a meeting of Champion - Majors Smoke Signal rider(s) Brenda Clemens / dedicated cow horse enthusiasts was called at the home of Roger & Taylor Douglas owners Barry & Brenda Clemens Vicki Johnson of Asquith, and the Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Reserve Champion – Reminic in Spots rider Roger Johnson Association was formed to bring Reined Cow Horse to communities owners Roger & Vicki Johnson all across Saskatchewan.

For the last 10 years, the SRCHA has been developing the sport and has seen involvement from the industry grow dramatically. In 2004, a show schedule with four jackpot show events was set in motion for that first year. By 2006, there were 10 SRCHA Shows being held across the Province annually, and the SRCHA website (www.

ReinedCowHorse.net) was launched. Riding and judging clinics were organized regularly. A free annual Youth clinic, hosted by the SRCHA, was established to develop the young riders. At the beginning of each year a Provincial High Point Champion Program begins and records are kept of points and money earned by all riders through a show season with awards presented at the annual general members meeting.

by Ronni dal, SPHC President In 2008, the SRCHA organized their first Futurity & Derby Show, which was held in Moose Jaw and awarded some $20,000 in cash and prizes to competitors. The event was judged by official NRCHA-carded Judges. The SRCHA Futurity & Derby Show has continued to grow. From 2008 to 2011, the event was held at the Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw. In 2012 it was moved to the new Prairieland Park facility at Saskatoon.

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Strong sponsorship support over the years, from companies like Agrium, MR Steel, SaskTel, and the Ramada Inn, as well as individuals like Frehlick Quarter Horses, has allowed the SRCHA to develop and expand the shows over 10 years. But it is truly the volunteer Board of Directors and key ‘boots on the ground’ people who have carried the SRCHA to such success. Many of our original board of directors continue to be involved with the club including first president Vicki Johnson & first sec/treas Angela Moore, who served as president & sec/treas for the first 6 years of existence doing much of the leg-work in getting the club off the ground before stepping back & passing on some of the work to new & capable hands.

JUNIOR HORSE 4&5 YR OLD: Champion – CD Fancy King – rider/owner Ron Farrow Reserve Champion – This Guns Smokin – rider Rick Weibe 3 YR OLD SNAFFLE BIT: Champion – Shake YOR Moneymaker – rider Roger Johnson owners Dan & Mary Anne Finley Reserve Champion – Smart Chic a Wah Wah - rider Roger Johnson owners Dan & Mary Anne Finley NON PRO RIDER: Champion - Barry Clemens/Majors Pic A Nic Reserve Champion - Jessica Wruck/YOR Long Cool Woman LIMITED NON PRO RIDER: Champion - Susan Wonko/CD Chicalena Reserve Champion – Krystal Gore/Susies Promise INTERMEDIATE NON PRO RIDER: Champion – Brook Hammond/Annies Shotto Whiskey Reserve Champion – Doug Ebach/Dash of Spirit NOVICE NON PRO RIDER: Champion – Kimberly Dillistone/FQH Little Lynx Reserve Champion – Whitney Nepinak/Kittys Little Okie OPEN REIN/BOX: Champion – Suzanne Soucy/Who You Callin Yellow Reserve Champion – Delphine Asplind/Haida Winner YOUTH 14-18 Champion – Kody Farrow/Smokin Frizz Reserve Champion – Amy Petz/YOR Tiny Dancer

In 2011, two special recognition awards “Horse of the Year and YOUTH 10-13 Most Sportsmanlike” were developed and sponsored by Vetoquinol Champion – Sheldon Kowalski/Dixies Dun Friendly who purchased two beautiful bronze trophies to be presented to the Reserve Champion – Mark Wonko/CD Lark recipient from year to year. These annual awards are based on the members voting for their favorite cow horse and the person that best exemplifies good Sportsmanlike qualities by providing support and encouragement to all. In 2013 we added “Most Improved Youth” award to these. This award is also chosen by the membership. In 2013 these awards went to the very deserving, Majors Pic A Nic owned by Barry & Brenda Clemens for Horse of the Year, Bryan Birkett was awarded Most Sportsmanlike and Kody Farrow was presented with a set of engraved trophy stirrups as Most Improved Youth in 2013.

The SRCHA represents traditional values that appeal to the grassroots communities of our Province. Strongly family oriented, youth and amateur riders are given opportunity to share learning experiences that teach camaraderie with competiveness, responsibility with fun. We have some of the best horses and riders in the world here in Saskatchewan, and the SRCHA is dedicated to providing a showcase for them, here at home. Reined Cowhorse is an exciting crowd pleasing sport that is genuinely challenging to both the rider and the horse. It satisfies both the competitor and spectator by following our ‘using horse’ heritage in an action packed multidiscipline performance. Youth and

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club news by Noreen Fenske beginners benefit from the experienced riders’ assistance, as the SRCHA promotes goal-oriented, humane livestock handling.

In 2004 - 2005 there were more than 70 riders competing annually at SRCHA events. By the end of 2012, approximately 112 competitors posted money earned on the SRCHA Show circuit.

The original goal of the SRCHA was to develop and promote the sport of Reined Cow Horse across Saskatchewan for all levels of riders, breeders and trainers. This goal is being achieved every day.

In 2013, we are recognizing Provincial Champions in 10 divisions of competition. Through the generous, continued sponsorship of MR Steel Construction. MR Steel has sponsored the provincial champion awards every year since our beginning. Each division champion is presented with an embroidered jacket. The reserve division champions are presented with an embroidered vest in recognition of their achievements. Walk around at any horse-related event in Saskatchewan and you will be certain to spot at least one or probably more that one of these jackets walking around as a proud display of accomplishment in prior years! Thank-you MR Steel for your continued support!!

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The SRCHA currently has members from Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta and provides a level of competition for any one at any age from beginners to professionals alike in competitions held at venues spread widely across the province each summer.

For more information on joining us for some cow horse fun in 2014 please check out our website www.reinedcowhorse.net or contact Noreen Fenske 306-647-2124 or Ron Farrow 306-2704423

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The equestrian community was saddened by the news of the passing of a dear friend and fellow equestrian.

Anne Tkachuk discovered her love of horses, at a very early age while working with them, alongside her father on the family farm near Arran, Sk. She vowed one day to have beautiful show horses to ride and a roomful of ribbons and trophies.

In 1955 she and her husband, Alex, began their married life on his family farm near Wroxton, Sk. It was a busy life of farming and raising a family of four. They always had horses around the farm and they all rode when they could. As her children grew-up and began to leave home, her dream of owning beautiful horses began to unfold. The first time she ever saw Arabian horses, she fell in love with them. She took her time, searching all over Saskatchewan, for the perfect horse. In 1978 she found an Arabian yearling, filly named Nogojos Habeebee. (“My Love” in Arabic) When Anne saw the filly, she instantly knew that she was the one for her. Over the years, that mare grew into six more Arabians and they were her pride and joy. Anne trained all her own horses to ride and drive and participated in Horse Shows along with her husband, daughters and granddaughters. The ribbons and trophies began to collect. Her home was soon filled with 4-H kids, horses and parents. She was recognized for 20 years as a 4-H leader. Anne was a founding member of the Kamsack Horse Club, being an active member in the 1980’s and 90’s. When that club eventually dis-banded, she joined the Yorkton Horse Club, participating in trail rides, sleigh rides and parades. In 1992 Anne received her Level I Western Coaching Certificate and in 2007 she achieved her Provincial Trail Judge’s Certification. She taught riding lessons, Judged 4-H Achievement Days, Judged Trail Classes and hosted trail rides and riding clinics. And if that was not enough, during this time she also trained more than 60 horses for other folks. In 2007 Anne was presented with the Saskatchewan Horse Federation Volunteer Recognition Award.

If ever there was a person who lived life to the fullest it was Anne. She made every moment count. Her enthusiasm for life and everything that she did was contagious. When asked what advice she would offer to young people she replied. “Follow your dreams. With determination and hard work, they will become a reality.”

Anne Tkachuk passed away on September 30, 2013 at home, on her farm, with her beloved horses nearby. She will be sadly missed by her husband Alex, her family; Joanne Frederick, Ken (Theresa)Tkachuk, Karen (Dean) Craig, Cynthia (Dale) Leschyshyn, her granddaughters, Sabrina Frederick, Laurinda, Chelsey Tkachuk, Kelsey, Kaitlin Craig, Courtney, Brooklyn Leschyshyn, and great-grandson, Knox FrederickRegnier, her many friends, and her three horses; Frisco, Sparkler, and Destiny.

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