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Publication Mailing Agreement No. 41251513

Winter 2017 The Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation

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SHF Administrative Office 2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S4 Phone: 306-780-9244 Fax: 306-525-4009 Executive Director Krissy Fiddler

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Office Manager Pam Duckworth Adminstrative Assistant Averil Parsons Technical Director Laurel Golemba

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Communications Director Bridget Andrews-306-631-9254 bridgetandrews.livestockplus@gmail.com No solicited submissions will be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Saskatchewan Horse Connection, formerly Show Trail, reserves the right to edit material submitted for publication. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily by the publisher.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical or otherwise, including but not limited to photocopying, recording or by any other information storage and retrieval system, without the express written permission of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation.

The SHF Board of Directors is pleased to hear from members, however, all letters must signed as the Board does not consider anonymous letters.

Publication Agreement No. 41251513 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Saskatchewan Horse Connection 2205 Victoria Ave. Regina, SK S4P 0S4

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FEEDING HORSES IN THE WINTER

ON THE COVER: SASKATCHEWAN EQUINE EXPO

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Feeding Horses in the Winter

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Sask. Reiners Make Team Canada

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Competitive Nerves

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Athlete Concussion Protocols

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Memorizing A Show Pattern

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Call for Nominations

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Call for AGM Resolutions

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Winter Tips for Riding

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SHF Provincial Finals Division Winners

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Stable Directory

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Saskatchewan Long Rider Club News

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Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association

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Seasons Greetings from the Saskatchewan Horse Federation Board of Directors & Staff!

2016 SHF Board of Directors President Doug Howe, Moose Jaw, SK President - Elect Shirley Brodsky, Saskatoon, SK VP Finance/Past President Jill McDonald, Saskatoon, SK VP Sports Brenda Gilchrist, Maple Creek, SK VP Industry Dr. Jim Sawatsky, Humboldt, SK VP of Recreation Norm Kohle, Grandora, SK Directors Al McKim, Humboldt, SK Michelle Hough, Saskatoon, SK Pat Michael, Regina, SK Carol Masecar, Val Marie, SK Colleen Norrish, Saskatoon, SK Katherine Oster, Turtleford, SK Cassandra Bolingbroke, Qu’Appelle, SK Director at Large Donna Johnson, Robsart, SK

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EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE

FEEDING HORSES IN THE WINTER

BY TANIA CUBIT THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014 ISSUE OF CANADIAN HORSE JOURNAL.

Most horses have some “down time” in winter, when adverse weather will not permit much riding or showing activity. A reduction in your horse’s activity level usually means a reduced need for calories, and requirements for grain or concentrate feeding can be lowered. During the winter season, temperatures typically fall below that necessary for pasture grass to grow.

Pastures become rapidly depleted of natural forage and horses must increasingly rely on their owners to provide them with a nutritionally adequate diet. To properly feed a horse during the winter months the key factors of water, fibre, and essential nutrients must be addressed.

Water should always be the first consideration in the diet for any horse. An adult horse (1000 lbs.) that is not working or lactating, in a cool and comfortable environment, requires a minimum of seven to ten gallons of fresh clean water per day.

Impaction colic during the winter months is a major concern.

This form of colic is mainly due to a horse becoming dehydrated because it consumes less water due to cooler temperatures (no sweating), less water availability (frozen ponds, cold water, etc.) and a diet of hay at 10 percent water content instead of pasture at 80 percent water content. When horses drink cold water during the winter, their bodies must expend additional calories to warm their tissues again due to the heat loss that has incurred, so they instinctively drink less.

Warming water or using insulated or heated buckets that keep water temperature above freezing will allow horses to consume more water.

Photo (above): Adequate water intake is essential in the winter months to prevent impaction colic Research has shown that horses drink the most water when the water temperature is between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 18 degrees Celcius), or close to room temperature.

Optimum water consumption will keep the fibre in the horse’s digestive system hydrated, allowing it to be broken down efficiently by intestinal bacteria and to be pliable, and less likely to “ball up” and cause a blockage in the large intestine. The water requirement is higher if the horse is in training, nursing a foal, growing, or pregnant.

Adequate fibre intake is the next consideration in feeding horses during the winter season. It is recommended that horses receive a minimum of 1.5 percent of their body weight in hay (fibre) per day. For a 1000 lb. horse, this equates to 15 lbs. of hay per day. Horses can consume up to three percent of their body weight per day in hay (30 lbs. for a 1000 lb horse) if the hay is of good quality. The fibre obtained from hay is necessary to keep the digestive system of the horse functioning properly.

Photo (above): Youngsters and pregnant mares need a feed Without this hay fibre, horses program designed to provide the critical nutrients they require for proper growth and development during the winter months.

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EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE will seek out other sources of fibre including bedding and wood fences or trees to satisfy their needs.

Adequate fibre from hay is even more critical during the winter months since it is the feed ingredient that keeps horses warm during cold weather. Digestion and fermentation of hay produces heat that helps the horse maintain its body temperature during winter. Unlike hay, consumption of grain does not produce large amounts of heat during digestion.

Photo (above): The fibre in hay keeps the digestive system of the horse working properly, and digestion produces heat that helps keep the horse warm.

Another problem that may arise during the winter months is chronic weight loss. This can occur either by not feeding enough hay or by feeding poor quality hay. In both cases the horse will have trouble getting enough calories to maintain body weight. In the case of not feeding enough hay, the simple remedy is to provide all the hay the horse will consume during the day.

If the horse is being fed all the hay it will consume and weight loss is still an issue, better quality hay must be fed. Better quality hays typically contain higher calories, for example, alfalfa compared to grass hay. Other baled hay substitutes, such as hay cubes, hay pellets or “hay extenders” can be fed to replace poor quality hay.

Finally, the protein, trace mineral, and vitamin needs of the horse must be satisfied. Winter is a critical time to supply these nutrients since pasture, a good natural source of nutrients, is no longer available. Further, many performance horses are on reduced work or competition schedules and rely on these essential nutrients to repair tissues that have been damaged during the rigors of training.

Similarly, pregnant mares and growing horses require these essential nutrients to grow and develop properly. The common source of supplemental protein, vitamins, and minerals is from fortified grain concentrates. It is crucial that you choose the product that is intended for the type of horse you are feeding. For example, if you have a pregnant mare you would select a product intended for pregnant mares, not senior horses. The next critical factor in choosing a grain concentrate is to make sure you are feeding the recommended amount. If you are feeding one-third of the amount recommended, you are feeding one-third of the intended nutrients for that type of horse. If you feel the amount of feed recommended is too much or your horse is gaining too much weight, then feed a more concentrated product.

These more concentrated products are called “supplement or balance pellets” and are designed to be fed at much lower rate, but are still fortified to provide the horse with adequate nutrients.

Winter is also the time when the barn may be closed up in an effort to make the environment warmer and less drafty for the horse. Good ventilation is more important than providing a little warmth, so be sure to provide good air flow in your barn even in winter time.

Photo (above): Weight loss in winter can result from feeding insufficient quantities of hay or by feeding poor quality hay. If the horse is being fed all the hay he will consume and still not gaining weight, better quality hay or hay substitutes must be fed.

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2016 WORLD PARA REINING INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SASK. REINERS MAKE TEAM CANADA |BY JANICE BOUCHER

The long road to the 2016 WPR International Championships held in Oklahoma City was the path two Saskatchewan riders took this past November. Janice Boucher of Prince Albert and Courtney Braun of Beechy, came home with a Silver Medal for Canada as they paired up with Paralympic Gold medal dressage rider Lauren Barwick to put team Canada on the podium.

The WPR event with 6 countries attending was held Nov. 12 – 14 in the horse show capital of the world. Day one saw the Team Competition in the Jim Norrick Coliseum . Team USA took gold, Canada silver and Team Netherlands bronze. Janice Boucher guided her grey gelding to some beautiful circles and big stops to score a 211.5. Courtney Braun rode anchor for the team and needed a good score to put the team on the podium. She scored a 204 just enough to edge out the Netherlands for the silver .

The final day of competition saw the individual portion of the tournament get underway. There were 26 riders that took their turn in the performance arena to battle for a beautiful Continental saddle. Brianna Bartlett of Aubrey Texas, took home the top prize with Canada’s Lauren Barwick placing second. Courtney Braun rode her horse to a 208.5 to finish 4th.

As well as the tournament competition there was a race for the top spots in the WPR year end standings. When the points were added up Courtney Braun was named Champion. She received a custom made Continental reining saddle, her team mate Janice Boucher placed sixth, winning a gold and silver trophy buckle.

The Saskatchewan riders couldn’t have been successful without the help of many. Gayle Cartier was the Chef d’Equipe and kept everything organized for the team. Gayle & husband Daryl also hauled the horses to OKC. Vicki Braun was team coach and helped get the most out of each horse and riders efforts.

More than 16 friends and family made the trip to Oklahoma, and could be seen wearing their red and white shirts cheering and supporting the Canadians on every move.

Coach Braun and team wishes to convey the gratitude of the team to the SHF and the SRHA for hosting the qualifying shows and their support towards attending this international event.

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COMPETITVE NERVES

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When you have heavily invested in something and you care a lot about the outcome, this can bring on nervousness, stress and anxiety before, during and after competition.

Riders spend a lot of time and money to travel with their horse to new places, take many lessons, put in hours of practice time and clean and polish their equipment.

There is significant investment .... and that is a good thing.

When we are faced with a challenge, like a large class at a horse show, our bodies generate extra energy, causing nervousness, to complete the task at hand. The key is to not let these feelings distract or limit your ability to ride effectively. Feeling nervous is natural.

This information can be utilized and implemented for all equine disciplines.

The Nerve Toolbox Kit 1) Preparation at Home Preparing for a class or show at home consistently is always a good idea. If you believe that there is going to be a filler under a jump that your horse won’t like, buy or make one.

Jump this regularly to slowly teach your horse that it’s not scary. Water trays and splashes are good examples.

Practicing at home builds a trusting relationship between you and your horse and enhances your chances for success.

Don’t Jump Higher than You Do At Home!

Stay Calm

Be realistic of your ability. If your horse never jumps more than 1m fences at home don’t enter a jumping class at a show over this height. This could result in disaster for you an your horse and make you more nervous.

Making your horse stay as calm as you do is important.

Think about what things may scare him at the show; loud speakers or blowing banners. Find some old banners to put around your arena and ride with the music blaring to get your horse use to these sort of things. All the effort will be well worth it.

Organize all your equipment and tack the day before the competition so that you are not rushed and stressed in the morning. Make a check list to ensure you have packed everything you need.

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FEATURE STORY 2) During Competition Staying calm is key. Nerves and tension can add to the pressure. If something goes wrong during warm up or during the competition, staying calm and gathering your composure will allow you to clear your head and sort out any issues.

Try to visualize what lies ahead of you and how you are going to perform. Run through the dressage test in your head, walk the jumping course carefully deciding which line you are going to take and how you are going to jump each fence. This way you are fully prepared for everything that can be thrown at you whilst you are competing.

If the pressure and the nerves do take over when you are preparing for a class, just breathe deeply and slowly whenever you have a rush of butterflies, this will ease them. Also it will send relaxing signals to your horse, stopping them from becoming as nervous and stressed as you!

One of the most fundamental and powerful ways to impact your body’s ability to manage energy is through proper breathing. A basic technique called Circle Breathing involves three main components: breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth, pausing between the inhale and the exhale, and exhaling for longer than you inhaled. Let go of excess energy by concentrating on the exhale and relaxing specific areas in your body where you typically hold tension.

Several times throughout the day take three to five Circle Breaths to relax and let go of anxiety. For example, at the start of your warm-up, at the point of entry or on the mounting block. In the show ring, it is best to shorthand this technique with an exhale through your mouth during opportune moments such as a downward transition or a long canter through the corner on a hunter course.

Proper nutrition and hydration are key during competition. When we are wellfueled, our bodies feel prepared to handle challenges, such as a jumper class or a first level dressage test. When a nervous stomach or a tight schedule prevents you from eating until after a ride (and, at a show, your last ride can be pretty late in the day!) your body is stressed and you may feel distracted, weak and extremely anxious.

By eating properly and hydrating consistently throughout the day (complex carbs, protein, fruit, water, sport drinks, etc.) you build feel-

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ings of strength and well-being, reduce nervousness, and feel prepared to ride your best. Figure out what foods your stomach will tolerate at a show and bring them with you so you can eat small amounts frequently rather than a few large meals late in the day. Feeling properly fueled will put you in control of your energy.

Proper rest means getting high quality sleep, but it also includes taking breaks during long horse show days. It’s essential to create opportunities where both your mind and body can have a “time out” from the hectic demands of the show. It is difficult to focus effectively when you’re tired.

Plan times during the day when you can rest some place quiet – even if for only a minute or two - and take your mind off of the show. Bring a book, an iPod, check out Facebook, text a friend and find a place to lie down if possible – anything to take a break from watching others or thinking about your own riding. This will make you feel confident.

It is important to have a support network accompany you when competing. Going alone when you are completely nervous is not the best idea. You need that supportive environment to keep you relaxed and calm.

3) After Competition Focusing on your progress and being positive after every ride is important. It shows you are disciplined and are focused on the goals you have outlined for yourself rather than relying on the outcome of a class or competition. When you direct your energy into riding details, you become more confident. A positive atitude is the first step in achieving your goals.

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EQUINE CANADA TO IMPLEMENT ATHLETE CONCUSSION PROTOCOLS Ottawa, ON, Dec. 14, 2016 - Equestrian Canada (EC) has become one of the first national governing bodies for sport in Canada to release official, sport-specific guidelines on return-to-play protocols for athlete concussions.

“Parachute congratulates Equestrian Canada in creating a Return-to-Play protocol that will help educate and monitor concussion in their sport,” said Pamela Fuselli, Interim CEO of Parachute, a national charitable organization in Canada dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.

EC’s concussion-related Accidents & Return-to-Play rule will come into effect Jan. 1, 2017 for all EC sanctioned competitions in Canada.

“When concussion occurs, it is of the utmost importance that they be recognized and that we limit athletes’ exposure to another potential concussion soon after the first,” said Dr. Rob Stevenson, a Canadian Olympian in eventing who was appointed FEI National Safety Officer for Canada in 2012 and was part of the concussion working group led

by EC Head of Sport Science, Jessica Dilliott. Additional members of the working group included EC Manager of Technical Development, Rachel Huebert, Jan Stephens, Jane Tidball, Chris Pack, Doug Orr, Anne Welch and Fran McAvity.

“Though we acknowledge that equestrian sports have an inherent risk in participation, we recognize that there is no need to increase risk unnecessarily,” continued Dr. Stevenson.

“Wearing an approved helmet reduces the risk of serious head injuries, but does not reduce the risk of concussion.”

ical clearance by qualified medical personnel onsite before continuing to compete.

The competitor is solely responsible for ensuring the onsite medical assessment takes place. Should a competitor refuse to be evaluated, they will be disqualified from the competition.

If onsite qualified medical personnel suspect a concussion or believe the competitor may be at risk of concussion due to the nature of the fall or impact, the competitor will be suspended from competition and placed on a Medical Suspension List until medically released. Competitors will remain on the EC Medical Suspension List until they submit an EC Return to Play Form, signed by a licensed physician, to EC. No competitor shall compete at EC sanctioned competitions while on the EC Medical Suspension List and competition organizers may refuse entry to anyone currently on the list.

“We will now be able to track the incidence of concussions at EC sanctioned competitions in Canada,” explained Dr. Stevenson. “In addition, the implementation of a concussion-related educational program will allow us to seek to reduce the risk of the potentially devastating Second Impact Syndrome, as well as assist concussed athletes return safely to the sport through return-to-play guidelines.”

The full Accidents & Return to Play rule will be available in the 2017 Rules of Equestrian Canada, Section A, General Regulations, Article 101, to be published in January 2017.

Through these concussion protocols, Equestrian Canada has established a thorough framework for the education, recognition and management of concussions.”

Key components of the new Accidents & Return to Play rule will include the following: In the event of a fall/accident where a concussion can be reasonably suspected, the competitors must receive med-

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MEMORIZING A SHOW PATTERN

|BY LINDSAY GRICE, HORSE JOURNALS.COM

Each of us memorizes material in a different way. Some people are visual learners (learning through diagrams and demonstrations), some auditory (responding to descriptions, word pictures, and rhymes), and others kinaesthetic (learning by movement and experience). Knowing your learning style is helpful. Try a number of memorization styles in each of these categories and see what works.

Here are a few suggestions: #1 Memorize the middle Often we get the first part of a pattern, poem, or song down, but get stuck in the middle of the second verse. Start at the middle rather than rehearsing from the beginning over and over. Get to the point where you can start at obstacle three or five and pick it up from there. #2 Rhyme it Word associations, rhymes, or alliteration appeals to auditory learners. For example “Lope left after logs,” or “Keep right a smidge after the bridge.” Perhaps a green obstacle, like a traffic light, will remind you to go faster (i.e. pick up a lope). Give word pictures to the obstacles based on their shape and put them together in groups or clusters of three. For example: gate, fan, and wagon wheel. You can do the same thing with a sequence of jumps or movements in an equitation pattern. #3 Use colour In a trail pattern, use coloured markers to illustrate where you walk, trot, or lope. This works for equitation and horsemanship patterns as well.

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2017 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Do you have interest in being a contributor to a vibrant horse community?

Then, consider becoming a Board member of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation.

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation is the voice and leader of the horse industry in the province, representing its members in all sport, recreation and equine health and welfare initiatives.

Call for NomiNatioNs The Nominations Committee of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation is calling for nominations to the 2017 Board of Directors.

Each year the membership will select, by election at the Annual General Meeting, a slate of people to serve as Board members for the following year. Board positions are either by two-year, or single year (Director at Large) terms.

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation’s Board of Directors works with the Executive Director and office staff toward fulfilling the mission, goals and objectives of the Federation.

The Board has both “Policy” and “Operational” committees. Policy committees deal with the governance of the organization. Operational committees include Competitions, Coaching, Industry, Equine Expo, Draft Horse, Recreation and Equine Health and Welfare, to name just a few.

If you are a 2016 member in good standing and would like to nominate someone (also a 2016 member in good standing) to be considered for a Board position with a vibrant and exiting horse organization, please submit nominations to the offices of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation before January 3, 2017.

Click here to get the nomination form Be a part of it!

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CALL FOR AGM MOTIONS

Do you have a motion to bring to the floor of the Annual General Meeting?

If so, please submit written motions for voting consideration of the membership to the offices of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation by January 3, 2017.

Call for aGm motioNs The Standing Rules Committee of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation was struck (in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order) because of members’ requests to provide a more democratic way to present motions at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Beginning in 2017: 1. All motions for presentation must be received in writing by January 3, 2017 2. Motions must have a mover and a seconder who are individual members in good standing 3. Motions must be in accordance with the Federations Aims, Goals and Objectives The Board recognizes the diversity of our membership as well as the geographical challenge that an AGM location can present. By submitting motions ahead of the AGM, advance notice is given to all members so that they can review the motion and make arrangements to attend the meeting.

Motions meeting the above criteria will be circulated a minimum of 30 days prior to the AGM. Only those motions submitted ahead of time will be allowed to be brought forward from the floor of the AGM under the New Business portion of the meeting.

Click here to get the Motions form

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WINTER RIDING TIPS

4) Ice: On ice your horse can easily lose his footing and fall and then have trouble getting up again and seriously hurting himself. All ice is dangerous, especially ice that is covered by a powdery snow. Avoid all ice patches and watch for ice covered by snow. If you ride during the winter consistently, consider shoeing your horse as a traction option. There are many great articles on the internet about winter hoof care.

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Winter trail riding can be fun, but be prepared of the hazards along the way!

5) Packed snow: Packed snow on a trail or road can be as slippery as ice. It is a good idea to travel alongside the trail or road through undisturbed snow. It is much less slippery than a packed trail can be just as slippery as ice. However, you still need to be aware of any hazards along the way.

1) Deep snow: Horses may panic in deep snow and could hurt themselves by pulling muscles or straining tendons/ ligaments. Unfortunately, deep snow can cover hazards like large holes, sharp objects and deep gullies for example. It is a good idea to stay on familiar trails and roadways where the snow isn’t as deep. Horses also tire more quickly through deep snow, so scale back your ride if your horse isn’t in shape. Lastly, avoid riding under snow covered trees and bushes. Brushing against snowy branches drops snow onto yourself, your reins and saddle causing you to become chilled. It can also spook your horse.

6) Freezing rain: Hopefully, you never get trapped in freezing rain. Choose the safest route home, keep to a walk and stay on level ground. Be careful when you dismount; everything will be covered in ice and will be slippery when you get off your horse. The best advice is to take it slow.

2) Snowdrifts: Drifting snow can cause the landscape to appear smooth and flat. This may not be the case. There could potentially be a large hole, gully or ditch that you and your horse could fall into. Stick to familiar trails and don’t ride cross country or across rough terrain. Trouble awaits if you are unfamiliar with the area you are riding in.

3) Frozen ground: Frozen ground runs a close second to ice slickness. Grass can even be slippery when frozen. Horse’s feet are designed to cut into the ground for traction. Frozen ground makes this hard to do causing your horse to go down so quickly you won’t have time to get out of harm’s way.

When riding on frozen ground, take it slow, avoid sudden turns or stops, avoid going downhill if possible and try to stay on level terrain.

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This package contains a Call for Nominations and a Call for Motions. Please review the content and submit your nominations and motions to the Saskatchewan Horse Federation office by EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE January 3, 2017.

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We#4 look forward Where next? to seeing you all the the AGM, Visualize exiting each obstacle and turning toward

Krissy Fiddler the next one. I remind my students to silently say the words “What’s next?” as they’re crossing the last Executive Director

element. I used to fall into the trap of jumping a fence and assessing how it looked on the following strides.

By the time you’re leaving the obstacle or landing from the jump, it’s too late to analyze it; forget it, pitch your thoughts to the next destination, and leave the assessment until later. #5 Walk it I have my students set up pylons in the barn area and walk through patterns on foot. Jumper and trail riders can walk the actual course before the class. Putting yourself into the situation appeals to kinaesthetic learners.

yourself in the ring. If possible, watch the competitors in the class before you, preferably from a few different locations at ringside, not just the gate. By all means, get into the ring and ride or walk around the obstacles if show management permits. #7 Give yourself time If possible, pick up your pattern the day before your class. Don’t cram. The more hurried you get, the more you’ll forget! And what can it hurt to slip that pattern diagram under your pillow the night before?

#6 Put it in perspective When memorizing a pattern, imagine where the ingate is. Where are the judges sitting? Mentally put

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PROVINCIAL FINAL RESULTS

Saskatchewan Horse Federation 2016 Provincial Finals Overall High Point Division Champions 2016 OVERALL PROVINCIAL HIGH POINT DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Fo r a f u l l l i st i n g o f r e s u l t s f o r t h e 2 0 1 6 H e r i ta g e P r o v i n c i a l F i n a l s Western Performance Division visit the website at: Abby Goddard- Kitty Star- Swift Current, SK The Saskatchewan Horse Federation will w w w. s abes kholding h o r s e its .ca/hc-provincials

Equitation Division2017 Annual General Meeting Emily Rowe- R Taxes WrongMoose March 4th, 2017Jaw, at SK the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon.

Hack Division Emily Rowe- R Taxes Wrong- Moose Jaw, SK

Dressage Division The Saskatchewan Horse Federation is the voice and leader of the horse industry in the province, Kyla Murch- Navy Brat- Saskatoon, SK representing its members in all sport, recreation and equine health and welfare initiatives.

Western Dressage Division The Saskatchewan has a very diverse membership and invites all its members Ronna MagotiauxHanks Horse Classic Federation Beauty- Medicine Hat, AB

to attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting.

Hunter Division

Sydney LoessinSteel Your HeartSK and a Call for Motions. Please review the content This package contains a Call forSaskatoon, Nominations and submit your nominations and motions to the Saskatchewan Horse Federation office by January 3, 2017.Speed Division Grace Giesbrecht- Molly- McMahon, SK

We look forward to seeing you all the the AGM,

The SHF 2016 Prairie Cup and Heritage Circuit Awards Ceremony will take place Saturday, February 18th at Prairieland Park during the 6th Annual Saskatchewan Equine Expo.

Krissy Fiddler Executive Director

Check out our website for more information

www.saskhorse.ca/year-end-awards

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SASKATCHEWAN LONG RIDERS NEWS | BY TRACY VOLLMAN

The Sask Long Riders have had a busy and exciting season! We have 20 members this year and each year our club grows just a little bit.

We would like to thank our major sponsors for this event, equinePower and Noble Outfitters, as well as other sponsors of great prizes: Horse & Rider (Regina), Just Ride Boutique (Qu’Appelle), Sweet Pea Stitchery (Regina), Wide Awake Feeds (Indian Head), Tracey Shivak-Anderson Artist (Stockholm), and our supper sponsor Peg’s Kitchen (Regina). Also a huge thanks to the many volunteers that come out to make these events possible.

We started off our season with an Endurance 101 Clinic held in Lipton at the fairgrounds on May 15th. We had a great turn out of around 20 people. All were there to learn the basics of endurance riding and then hit the trail for a mini endurance ride complete with vet checks at the start and end. We then had our first ride...the Jumping Deer Creek Run held June 25th & 26th in Lipton, SK. The weather was beautiful the 1st day with riders in all distances, 15, 25 and 50 miles competing. The 2nd day was cooler and a bit drizzley, but many riders braved the weather in the 15 and 25 mile events. Results were as follows:

In August some of our SLR riders fielded a couple teams as well as had individual riders attend the Canadian Endurance Championships at Spruce Woods Park in southern Manitoba. Our riders did us proud, bringing home many medals!! The weather was 30+ degrees and sunny and the sandy trails were in fine shape. There were teams from BC, AB, SK, MB and ON.

Day 1 50 miles 1st: Avery Delanoy on Elvis Jacio 7 hrs 25 min Angie Lavallee on OK Absolutely Spotless 7 hrs 25 min 3rd: Stacey Woelk on Always Fame PW 8 hrs 2 min 4th: Lexi Vollman on AJ Splash of Pizzaz 8 hrs 2 min 2 sec 5th: Grace Olson on RA Karim 8 hrs 2 min 5 sec 6th: Trisha Dowling on ZF Nadia 8 hrs 2 min 8 sec Failed to qualify: Jessica Zwaan on LDJ Brazyn Cain Best Condition: Elvis Jacio with Avery Delanoy

Results were: Tracy Vollman on Flash - 1st 4 hrs 50 min Trisha Dowling on Mocha - 8th 5 hrs 56 min Stacey Woelk on Bugzee - Rider Option with our Sr. team bringing home the silver medal only 1 minute behind Alberta who took the gold team medal.

25 miles 1st: Jade Johner-Wollbaum on El Dusty Twilight 3 hrs 19 min 2nd: Robin Anderson on Lily 3 hrs 22 min 3rd: Brenda Casement on Kaimba LOA 3 hrs 23 min 4th: Bob Woelk on Carramalla Ice 4 hrs 21 min FTQ: Barb Hutton-Brown on Journey Ethan Garn on Ginger Best Condition: Lily and Robin Anderson 15 miles Sharlee Lavae on Berlin 3 hrs 17min Marilee Lazar on Geo 3 hrs 21 min Kathleen Dupre on Willow 4 hrs 20 min Day 2 25 miles 1st: Stacey Woelk on Carramalla Ice 4 hrs 25 min 00 sec 2nd: Jessica Zwaan on ZF Mocha 4 hrs 25 min 30 sec 3rd: Trisha Dowling on ZF Anna 4 hrs 30 min 4th: Brenda Casement on Kalimba LOA 5 hrs 26 min FTQ: Robin Anderson on Lily Best Condition: ZF Mocha and Jessica Zwaan 15 miles 1st: Nicola Straub on Nobuddy’s Business 2 hrs 54 min 2nd: Talitha Straub on Becky 2 hrs 55 min 3rd: Bonney Garvery on CR Fancy’s Echo 3 hrs 13 min 4th: Warren Brock on Foxy 3 hrs 15 min

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In the 50 mile event held on Saturday Aug 27th we had a senior team consisting of: Trisha Dowling DVM, Stacey Woelk, and Tracy Vollman and a Jr. team with Jessica Zwaan and Lexi Vollman.

Our Junior team results were: Lexi Vollman on Splash - 1st & Best Condition 4 hrs 50 min Jessica Zwaan on Nadia - 3rd & High Vet Score 5 hrs 56 min with our Jr team bringing home the gold medal!!

We also had as an individual/open rider in the 50 mile, Brenda Casement on Kali who unfortunately failed to qualify at the end.

On Sunday August 28th we had riders in both the 50 and 100 mile distances and again brought home medals.

100 miles Tracy Vollman on Karim - 1st & Best Condition 11 hrs 39 min 50 miles Trisha Dowling on Anna - 5th 8 hrs 32 min Jessica Zwaan on Cain - Rider Option In addition to the above rides some of our members have attended rides in MB, AB, BC, Montana, and the famous Tevis Cup 100 mile ride in California. We have one ride left on our calendar, the Stockholm Fall Ride hosted by the Anderson’s at Arabian Nights on Oct 1st & 2nd. There again will be distances of 15, 25 and 50 mile distances.

Our riders have had an eventful season and look forward to more rides again in the spring. We welcome anyone (all ages of people and all breeds of horses) interested in riding or volunteering at rides to contact us on our facebook page or in person for more info or to come ride/condition with us!!

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SASKATCHEWAN REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY DARLENE TINGTVED The 2016 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse, Tim Hortons Classic Futurity and Derby was held on August 26 – 28, 2016 and the Prairieland Park Saskatoon, Sk. was the place to be. This is where we all tried to make it happen for the last show of the season. It comes down to the luck of the cattle draw both in the cutting and down the fence and how well you can make the run happen. All this is combined with the hard work everyone puts in over the year, to improve in this tough sport.

The scores were close in all divisions, with it going back and forth over the weekend. Judge Geoff Hoar, Innisfail, Ab., scribe Shelby Clemens with assistance from Sheldon Kowalski, show secretaries Marilee Farrow, Terri Clearwater and announcer Jason Hanley, had three long days ahead of them to get this one in the books. When the dust all cleared, this was the final tally for the championship buckles.

Open Snaffle Bit Champion Reygiddy Ann ridden by Dale Clearwater and owned by Brad and Diane Blackmore

Open Snaffle Bit Reserve Champion Diamond J Val ridden by Seth Abrahamson and owned by Amos Abrahamson.

Diamond J Val is also the Stallion Incentive Fund Open Futurity Champion.

This fancy talented horse is sired by Diamond J Star.

Diamond J Star is owned by Giberson Performance Horses, Innisfail, Ab.

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Non Pro Futurity Champion What Ya Gonna Do owned and ridden by Jim Dobler

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Non Pro Futurity Reserve Champion Sweet Dancin Bullet owned and ridden by Kimberly Dillstone

Open Derby Champion Playflo Sweet Pistol ridden by Dale Clearwater and owned by Charlie Bast.

Playflo Sweet Pistol and Dale Clearwater also scored a 74 in the herd work, earning the High Herd Work score for the weekend.

This award was sponsored by Hidden Meadows Ranch.

Open Derby Reserve Champion Shesa Smart Betn Cat ridden by Taylor Douglas and owned by Donna Reid

Stallion Incentive Fund Open Derby Champion Demi Pepinic by Pepinics Master ridden by Taylor Douglas and owned by Randy Epp. Pepinics Master stands at Myterra Ranch, Cardogan, AB

Non Pro Derby Champion Cashs First Choice owned and ridden by Ron Farrow Cashs First Choice is also the Stallion Incentive Fund Non Pro Derby Champion. He is sired by Wimpys Goodtime Cash who stands at Keith Farms, Byemoor, Ab.

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Non Pro Derby Reserve Champion Jail Break owned and ridden by Heather McLevin

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Open Bridle Champion Cow Lady Majority ridden by Taylor Douglas and owned by Meghan Brill

Non Pro Bridle Champion Spooks Delta Dude owned and ridden by Noreen Fenske.

Spooks Delta Dude is also the SRHCA Stallion Incentive Fund Non Pro Bridle Champion. This awesome horse is one of the SRCHA nominated stallions.

Spook is out of Spooks Gotta Gun and by the mare Deltas Spicy Diamonds by Delta Olena. Noreen stands Spooks Delta Dude at the appropriately named Down the Fenske CowHorses, Jedburg, Sk. Spook is a great all round horse, that is used both for ranch work and has a successful show career.

Limited Non Pro Champion Glowing Jose owned and ridden by Chandal Huber

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Open Bridle Reserve Champion Majors Smoke Signal owned and ridden by Brenda Clemens

Non Pro Bridle Reserve Champion Ima No Guns Gal owned and ridden by Clint Kowalski Ima No Guns Gal with Clint in the pilot seat also turned in a smoking fence run scoring a 74. This earned them the High Point Fence score award sponsored by 6S Leather. As you can see by this awesome photo, Clint and Ima No Guns Gal are not afraid to turn up the heat to get the job done.

Limited Non Pro Reserve Champion One Smart Chicklet owned and ridden by Darlene Tingtved

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Intermediate Non Pro Champion MTR Sir Quincy Nic owned and ridden by Russel Frehlich

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Intermediate Non Pro Reserve Champion Major Twisten Jack owned and ridden by David Coates

Novice Non Pro Champion Very Smart Cassidy owned and ridden by Tracy Brand Tracy and Very Smart Cassidy also won the high reined score of the weekend with a 73.5. This award was sponsored by Kevin and Sandy McCutcheon.

Novice Non Pro Reserve Champion Tenino Boon owned and ridden by Phillip Barbour

Reined Box Futurity Champion Never Meta Hi Like Me owned and ridden by Shelly Holt

Reined Box Futurity Reserve Champion Shez A Genuine Cat owned and ridden by Taylor Holodnuik

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Reined Box Champion BH Continental ridden by Sandi Marchant

Reined Box Reserve Champion Who U Callin Yellow owned and ridden by Suzanne Soucy This pretty palomino mare also has the distinction of being the SRCHA horse of the year for 2016. Ron Farrow our president is presenting the award to this outstanding team.

Suzanne purchased Who U Callin Yellow (Vanna) in 2013 from Frehlick Quarter Horses.

She was bred by 7P Ranch Horses of High River, Ab, her sire is Yellow Roan of Texas and dam is Genuine Gina. Suzanne and Vanna have been a team for the last four seasons.

Suzanne says she is a very special horse who has a home at her place forever.

Novice Rein Box Champion Majors Pepinics Penny ridden by Geena Flaman

Novice Reined Box Reserve Champion Tip Top Sailor ridden by Hunter Sattler

Youth 10 – 13 Champion YOR Pretty Woman ridden by Jordie Kowalski Jordie was also determined by the SRCHA membership, to be the Most Improved Youth.

Jordie was CTV Saskatoon’s Athlete of the Week, Sept. 6, 2016, they interviewed Jordie and her proud father Clint. CTV featured Jordie and YOR Pretty Woman (Beatrice) working buffalo, and doing they’re reining maneuvers. Great year for this talented girl and her awesome horse!

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Youth 10 – 13 Reserve Champion MTR Sir Quincy Nic ridden by Jessica Frehlich MTR Sir Quincy Nic had a busy weekend. This awesome family horse was piloted to the Intermediate Non Pro Championship buckle, by Jessica’s dad Russel.

Jessica then took the reins to win the Youth 10 – 13, Reserve Champion.

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Youth 14 – 18 Reserve Champion YOR Cruiser Nic owned and ridden by Jaret Farrow

Youth 14 – 18 Champion Master Fear None ridden by Mackenzie Seidle

The Most Sportsmanlike Award was presented to one of the nicest people we are privileged to have in our association, Henry Schellenberg.

The three awards in our association that mean the most to our members, are nominated and voted on by the membership. They are, the Most Sportsmanlike Award awarded to Henry, Most Improved Youth awarded to Jordie Kowalski and Horse of the Year Who U Callin Yellow owned by Suzanne Soucy, congratulations to all three of these very deserving members.

Two of the awards Horse of the Year and Most Sportsmanlike, are sponsored by one of the great supporters of our organization, Vetoquinol/Zylkene. Vetoquinol is also the sponsor of the Saturday evening banquet.

Our sponsors make it possible for us to hold our events, we would like to thank Elite Title Sponsor - Tim Hortons and Platinum sponsors, Vetoquinol and the Ramada Hotel who is the host hotel for the SRCHA. The Ramada also sponsors a banquet for the members on the Friday night of the Futurity and Derby. Supporting the SRCHA as Silver Sponsors are, Cowtown and Western Specialties. Bronze Sponsors - Rocky Ridge Ranch, Wide Awake Feeds, Bakke Contracting, Boeringer Englehiem Ltd., Boyd Plaxton, Equitop. Level 1 Sponsors - HB Leather, The Hartford, SIGA. Level 2 Sponsors - Justabouta Ranch, Wilm Saddlery, Energy Equine Vet Services. Level 3 Sponsors - Greenhawk, K&K Livestock, Magnum Trailer Sales, 6S Leather, Hidden Meadow Ranch, Kevin and Sandi McCutcheon and Beaver Creek Ranch.

A big thank you to Amanda Ubell and Dare to Dream photography, for the amazing photos she has provided to us for this article.

November 12, 2016 was the SRCHA annual general meeting and banquet held at the Ramada Hotel, Saskatoon, Sk. It is at this event that we go through the process of electing a new board, and presenting the High Point and Reserve High Point awards.

I would like to take this time to thank all the board members who served us for the past year, with special thanks to Ron Farrow our president and Noreen Fenske our secretary treasurer. These two great people have served us in this capacity for the last six years, and we are very grateful for all their hard work. Not easy jobs and we really appreciate all you have done for the SRCHA. I missed acknowledging some of the sponsors for the Hidden Meadows Ranch show in July. Our thanks to the following: SIGA, Golden Eagle Lodge, Discovery Coop, Battlefords Massage Therapy and Battlefords Animal Hospital.

(Photo left) The High Point Award winners for 2016 are: Intermediate Non Pro – David Coates (Majors Twisten Jack), Open Non Pro – Barry Clemens (Majors Pic A Nic), Open Reined Box – Suzanne Soucy (Who U Callin Yellow), Open Bridle – Deb Flegel (Whiz N Chickalena), Novice Non Pro – Tracy Brand (Very Smart Cassidy), Limited Non Pro – Darlene Tingtved (One Smart Chicklet), Novice Reined Box – Geena Flaman (Majors Pepinics Penny), Open Three Year Old – Roger Johnson (YOR The One), Youth 14 – 18 – Jaret Farrow (YOR Cruiser Nic), Youth 10 – 13 – Sarah Lafreniere (Super Speedy Gal).

Missing from the photo is winner of the Hackmore/Snaffle Bit High Point Award, Meghan Brill owner of Miss Boontastic ridden and shown by Taylor Douglas.

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(Photo left)Reserve Champion High Point Awards for 2016: Novice Non Pro - Phillip Babour (Tenino Boon), Limited Non Pro - Chandal Huber (Smokin Jose), Intermediate Non Pro - Ben Fehr (YOR Sweet Shake), Snaffle Bit Hackamore - Ron Farrow (Cashs First Choice), Youth 14 – 18 - Taylor Farrow (CD Fancy King), Youth 10 -13 - Jordie Kowalski (YOR Pretty Woman), Novice Reined Box - Amy Petz (YOR Tiny Dancer).

Missing from the photo are Reserve Champions: Open Bridle - Tanya Klippenstine ( Mr. Nu Doc Wages), Open Non Pro – Willy Thompson (Duchas Perfect Image), Open Reined Box – Jody Eyolphson (Becca Ray).

This year might be in the books but we are already looking to next year. We have some new board members, our new president is Barry Clemens and the tentative show dates have been established.

Keep checking our website http://www.reinedcowhorse.net/index.html That is where we will have posted, items of interest to all of you getting ready to join us next May for the first show of the season. There is a turn back, herd holder clinic in the works. We held one last year with Clint Christianson as our instructor. It was invaluable to anyone who wants to take on one of these roles.

The SIF paid out $3,190 in 2016. An SIF Open and Non Pro Bridle class will now been added to the Tim Hortons Futurity and Derby in 2017.

The SIF is in its third full year. It has been very well received and continues to grow, thanks to dedicated stallion owners and those that nominate their foals.

If you would like to nominate your stallion and their offspring to the SRCHA Stallion Incentive Fund, the information for this is posted on the website.

Here’s wishing you all a very wonderful holiday season and inviting you to come play with us next year on the SRCHA circuit. We really have a lot of fun

The very talented and capable trainers in our organization, post clinic information to this location. Those of you looking to breed your mares next spring, be sure to check out the Stallions nominated into our Stallion Incentive Fund.

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