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table of contents What’s Inside President’s Message 3 Executive Director Message 4 Communications Director Message 4 Miles in Motion 5 Getting Back to Their Roots 6 Horsin’ Around Raffle 9 Shipping Fever 10 CIEC Championships 12 Simple Trick to Soothe A Horse 15 Chappel Legacy Lives On 16 Draft Horse News 20 Happy Centre 4-H Club News 21 Saskatchewan Cutting Horse News 22 Money Saving Tips for Horse Owners 23 Upcoming Events 23 Stable Directory & Classifieds 24

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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.

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Top Left to Right Carol Weiler(Reiner), Marylyn Canitz (dressage), Hailey Frank(Reiner) Below Left to Right Rick Byrne (Heavy Horse Pull), Stephanie Jay (Jumper), Ranch Rodeo Thoroughbred Racing in Saskatoon

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Photo Accreditation for CIEC photos on cover: Bev Jay Hailey Frank Photo Accreditation: Waltenberry

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2013 Saskatchewan Equestrian Team that represented our province at the Canadian Inter-provincial Equestrian Competitions in Calgary , Alberta Photo Accreditation: Bev Jay

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president’ s message Over the past twelve months, there has been many changes at the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. The Executive Director position has been filled by Krissy Fiddler. Krissy comes to the SHF with strong, working knowledge of the horse industry. She has been involved in raising and showing horses most of her early life.

She also comes to the SHF with a working background in event planning, promotion and marketing. She is very approachable and committed to working with the SHF membership.

As you can see, our magazine has a new name, new editor and a fresh look.

We welcome aboard Bridget Andrews with Livestock Media Plus. Bridget comes to us with a strong background in promotion and graphic design and has worked extensively in the agriculture industry. She is a “true idea” person. I am sure if you have any ideas on our new publication or other ideas about marketing she would be happy to listen.

Congratulations to all those that participated in the Canadian Inter-Provincial Equine Championships.

Saskatchewan again had an excellent showing - making us proud. Full show results are covered later on in the publication. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to attend one of the selection camps held at Ebon Stables in Saskatoon. I was astounded at the level these riders compete at. My hat goes off to our team that competed and took part in this great event.

I would like to thank all of our volunteers, coaches, judges, parents, staff and board of directors for all the time and effort you dedicate to the horse industry. Without your input and dedication we would not move forward in such great industry.

If myself, any of the board of directors and staff can be of assistance please feel free to get in touch with us.

All the Best for a Great Fall!

Doug Howe SHF President 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 Administrative Office 2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S4 Phone: 306-780-9244 Fax: 306-525-4009

Website: www.saskhorse.ca

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executive & communication directors Kristin (Krissy) Fiddler, is an experienced and enthusiastic leader who values collaboration and strategic planning. She was appointed as the new Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation on May 15, 2013. Krissy’s leadership, experience and understanding of the Horse Industry will serve the Saskatchewan equine community well. She will be an excellent addition to our team, as we work to improve our Federation.

Krissy grew up on a mixed farm south of Swift Current, Sask.

Through her youth, she rode competitively in both Western and English disciplines. In the early 90’s, Krissy, and her family moved to Regina. This is where she fell in love with events such as the Western Canada Farm Progress Show and Canadian Western Agribition. This would be the beginning of her career path.

Krissy’s career experience comes from studying Business Administration, working for Canadian Western Agribition and more recently managing many contracts for Horizon Consulting including Sales Manager for Northlands Farm & Ranch Show and the Livestock Manager for Farmfair International in Edmonton, Alberta.

Krissy and her husband Vance have 3 beautiful daughters; 7 year old Klara and 2 year old twin daughters Keeley and Charley. They live on a ranch near Findlater, SK where they run a commercial cattle cow/calf operation.

“With the direction and support of the board of directors and a great office team we are looking forward to implementing change. Our goal is to listen to and serve our member’s needs. Communication is key and we look forward to developing new programs and services. I look forward to hearing from our members.” says Krissy.

My name is Bridget Andrews and I am the new Communications Director for the SHF. Agriculture has always been my passion. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture majoring in Animal Science. For the past number of years, I have been working in the Environmental Science field focusing on watershed management and source water protection. This past year, I launched a livestock media marketing company known as Livestock Media Plus. We provide marketing services such as catalogue/magazine design, livestock videoing, live internet event and auction broadcasting and various other services to the agriculture industry.

In addition, my husband, Murray, and seven year old son, Luke, own and operate a ranching operation southwest of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan known as Triple A Herefords. We run 220 head of purebred Horned Hereford cattle and commercial cattle. Our ranch holds an Annual Bull Sale and heifer replacement sale every March at Johnstone Auction Mart.

I am very excited to be working with the Saskatchewan Horse Federation staff, Board of Directors and its membership. If I can be of any assistance with your advertising or communication needs just let me know. I hope you enjoy the first issue of the new Saskatchewan Horse Connection.

Sincerely Bridget Andrews, PAg SHF Communications Director

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miles in motion John Deere 3320 Compact Tractor with 300x Loader “Serving Southern Saskatchewan”

Package Price $27,999

The 3320 has many uses around the farm!

• Mowing (both grooming and rough cut) • Box Scraping & rear blade work • Backhoe usage • Tilling • Snowblowing • Small Hay Tools • Rotary broom usage

www.southcountry.ca Miles in Motion The number of people who participate in equine recreational activities has grown rapidly recently. In an attempt to acknowledge the importance of recreational drivers and riders to the SHF and the equine industry, the Miles in Motion program was introduced in 2011.

This is simply a program where individuals apply to the SHF office for a log book and record the number of kilometers they have been driven or rode from January 1st to December 1st. The program is based on the honor system so no one has to verify the distances traveled by the participants.

There are two age divisions in each of the categories. Awards are given for each designated distance milestones and a major award for each division per category for the greatest number of kilometers recorded per year.

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Start logging your miles January 1st and submit forms to SHF before December 1.

Any valid SHF Junior or Adult member can participate There is no cost to participate in the Miles in Motion program Must hold a valid SHF membership No need to register, just pick up forms from SHF and start tracking your rides/drives Riding awards and driving awards are separate categories and broken into two age groups (ages 13-14 and 14 and over) - Recognition awards at 100 KM, 200 KM & 300 KM - Awards for Highest KM’s Recorded for each category are presented at the Annual Awards Banquet held during our Annual General Meeting held in February

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feature story by Bridget Andrews

Getting Back to their Roots Mason, Hunter, Kell, Kara, Ryder and Mya Viszko and Peanut

Every morning at 6:00 am you'll find the barn lights on at the Viczko Gait Equestrian Centre.

Kara Viczko will be busily completing her morning chores before her household of four awake to get ready for school.

Kell and Kara Viczko are a family of six; three boys, Mason(14), Hunter (12), and Ryder (6) and one girl, Mya (9).

Their equestrian operation, Gait Equestrian Centre, is located approximately 6 miles west of Moose Jaw and one mile south of the Trans Canada Highway. It is the home for the Sunset 4-H Riding Club. Mya is a 4-H member. They also rent the facility for clinics and various equine events and fundraisers. The Grasslands Horse and Pony Club has hosted numerous events here. On a few occasions a dog agility club has used the facility as well.

Presently, they custom board 20 horses and have 3 of their own.

Kara Viczko has always had a passion for horses. She grew up on a mixed farming operation near Oxbow, Saskatchewan. From an early age, Kara, along with her sister, showed and participated in various horse events at local fairs and exhibitions.

Her horse discipline was primarily Western as she was very involved with the Appaloosa Horse Circuit. Later on, she branched into the English side. After grade 12 graduation, Kara decided to study Office Administration at SIAST in Moose Jaw. She laughed as she explained," The horses had to go as they became my tuition and rent!"

Once she completed her post secondary education, Kara moved to Saskatoon to work as an Employment Insurance Administrator for the Government of Canada. Saskatoon would be the place where she would meet Kell.

Kell grew up in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He knew from the age of 15 that he wanted to be involved in some sort of medical profession. Dentistry rose to the top. In 1998, he graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Doctrine in Dentistry. This was the same year Kell and Kara were married.

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feature story Kell wanted to advance his dental proficiency towards oral surgery. They moved to Fort Erie, Ontario where Kell completed a one year oral surgery internship in Buffalo, New York. This was the same year they would welcome their first child, Mason. Fall of 1999, they decided to move back to Saskatchewan. This would allow them to be closer to their families. Moose Jaw became the obvious choice as it was the half way point between Melfort and Oxbow. Kell accepted a position at Main Street Dental in Moose Jaw. He has been there for 14 years and is now a partner.

In 2003, Kell and Kara decided to purchase a quarter of land west of Moose Jaw. They both blurted out," There was nothing here, but a flax field!" So together they developed a plan. With three children and one on the way they built a house, planted trees and landscaped a yard. It was a lot of hard work but they were up for the challenge.

Inside the Viszko Arena (photo taken from the mezzanine)

Infrared Heaters located on the inside of the arena walls.

Heat supplied by the Geo-Thermal Heating System.

Kara's passion for horses rose to the surface.

Developing an equine facility would become phase two of the plan. They had a vision for the facility.

It had to be a quality facility that was environmentally friendly and could sustain itself financially. The arena was built first and it is state of the art.

The arena's heating and cooling system is Geo-Thermal with a Solar assist. It does not require any external heating and is tailor made for a horse environment. They wanted to ensure that the horses would receive the very best air quality. There are large coils buried twelve feet in the ground that absorb ground heat. This heat is then pushed through a piping system to the arena where it distributes to a radiant in-floor water heating system and a series of infrared heaters along the arena walls.

This system continues to re-circulate throughout the day. During the summer months when heating is not required, the system will store heat that can be utilized during the winter months. All the watering bowl systems are heated through solar panels. The lighting is all LED. The outside pens are 2 inch steel piping known as System 440,purchased out of Manitoba. The rails and posts are modular, meaning nothing has been welded together and they can be re-designed if need be. In the future, they would like to incorporate a composting system, build a wash bay and install a wind turbine as an additional "green" energy source.

Kara and Kell’s main focus for the facility is providing a quality place for horse enthusiasts to enjoy riding at any level of horsemanship. It doesn't matter what level you are at, just that you enjoy the sport.

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feature story The other focus has been to provide a clean and safe environment at the facility. If you have ever had an opportunity to use the facility, attend an event or tour, you'll be astounded how clean the arena and the outside horse pens are. Kara does not allow any manure to build up in the horse pens. Every day the pens are cleaned. This is one of the reasons her boarding capacity is full. Boarders know their horse is receiving the best possible care at a first rate facility. Kara treats every horse as if it was her own.

For the past year, Kara's focus has been geared towards Therapeutic riding.

She recently received her Intermediate Accreditation for Therapeutic riding.

Therapeutic riding focuses on teaching individuals with disabilities to ride. This can be very challenging depending on their disability, but very rewarding as the individual grows and develops confidence with their horse through the training process.

Kara explained, "that her lessons are scheduled and strictly planned. This is the best approach to teaching those with disabilities because it keeps them focused and task orientated."

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In the past, Kara has allowed some of her therapeutic riding clients to feed and groom their horse. This is a big step for them. Once they understand what they are doing, they are very proud of their accomplishment each and every time.

Kara receives numerous inquiries weekly to take on more clients, but at this time has limited herself to working with two children. Taking on more clients would mean less time with their young family. Family is very important to Kell and Kara. They are very involved with their children's school and extra-curricular activities.

Expanding the facility and taking on more therapeutic riding clients is something they will reconsider once their children are older.

Kell and Kara’s vision to provide horse owners and organizations the opportunity to utilize a top notch facility in a clean and safe environment has made Gait Equestrian Centre a place to consider when planning an equine event in Saskatchewan.

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There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.

~Winston Churchill

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Maya riding Peanut One of Kara’s Therapeutic Riding horses

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Horsin’ Around Raffle It’s people helping people and the Horsin’ Around raffle is designed to help both individual and club members.

Here we go again!

We are raising the sales bar for the 2013-2014 season and hope you will consider helping with the raffle ticket sales to meet our projected revenue requirements for the current year. A modest sales increase of 5% is budgeted to meet a new target and your help can make this happen. Our target this year is $ 65,000 in sales but a complete sell-out is the way to go!

Take a look at the fantastic prize list for this year located below. You won’t be disappointed! There are over $17,600.00 in prizes!

Help us to raise those much needed funds for yourself, your club and your Federation. If each club sells15 books, there would be a complete sell out for the first time in the Horsin Around Raffle history!

The Prize List CAA Travel Voucher ($3,000 Value)

Tim Hortons Gift Card (25 Draws of $20.00 Value Each)

John Deere Lawnmower & Ariens Snowblower ($2,109.90 Value)

McDonalds Gift Card (25 Draws of $20.00 Value Each)

Ladies Diamond Pendant & Diamond Drop Earrings ($1,482.90 Value)

SaskTel Calling Card (25 Draws of $10.00 Value Each)

Gio Italia (MK) 500W Electric Scooter ($1,209.99 Value)

All prizes as stated No cash surrender value.

Mens Italian Bracelet ($757.90) Mens Diamond Ring ($750.00 Value) Harley Davidson Watch Set ($555.50 Value) Mens Bulova Sunglasses & Jewelry Case ($350.88 Value) 19” Pearl Necklace, Earrings & Jewelry Case ($349.78 Value) Mens Bulova Watch ($467.50 Value) Ladies Bulova Watch ($434.40 Value) Custom Printers Check ($150.00 Value) Custom Printers Check ($150.00 Value) Bulova Table Clock ($148.50 Value) Boys & Girls Roots Watches ($187.00 Value) Visions Gift Card ($500.00 Value) Visions Gif Card ($250.00 Value) Staples Gift Card ($500.00 Value) Staples Gift Card ($500.00 Value) Federated Co-Op Gift Card ($500.00 Value) Federated Co-Op Gift Card ($250.00 Value) London Drugs Gift Card ($500.00 Value) London Drugs Gift Card ($250.00 Value) Home Hardware Gift Card ($500.00 Value) Home Hardware Gift Card ($500.00 Value)

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equine health by Christina Weese What is shipping fever?

By Christina Weese, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

“Shipping fever” is a common name for pleuropneumonia, a serious infection involving the lungs and pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the chest wall) that’s often caused by the stress of travel.

When fluid is found only in the lungs, and not in the pleural cavity, it’s simply referred to as pneumonia.

Symptoms of pleuropneumonia include a foul nasal discharge and cough, lethargy, depression, loss of appetite and elevated temperature. If fluid is present in the lungs and chest, it can be very painful for the horse and they may be very reluctant to move. Symptoms can appear during, immediately after, or several days after transport.

Horses undergoing the stress of transport, especially those travelling long distances, are at risk of developing respiratory infections even under the best of travel conditions. Here are some tips that can decrease the likelihood of your horse contracting shipping fever.

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It’s also good practice to take your horse’s temperature before travelling as it’s possible he may have an existing respiratory infection that could be made worse by travel stress. Treatment for pleuropneumonia includes long-term antibiotics, support for secondary symptoms and, when necessary, a chest drain to allow excess fluid to drain from the pleural cavity.

The earlier the infection is caught, the better chance a horse has for recovery. However, even in cases caught early and treated aggressively, recovery may take months. Many horses that experience serious pleuropneumonia will never return to their previous levels of athletic performance.

Equine facilities that can stable up to 188 horses • Heated Arena • Outdoor Arenas • Rodeos

• Schooling Shows • Meeting & Convention Centre – Catering from 10 to 1500 People • Horse Shows

Please Visit Our Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre (SBOIC)

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Terry Fox Ride A Success!

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course January 25-16, 2014 The Saskatchewan Sport Hall of Fame 2205 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK S4P 0S4

Clinic Facilitator: Carol Hollinger Prior to evaluation it is highly recommended that coaching candidates attend this NCCP course. Please forward this clinic information to any interested students & candidates.

•Teaching and Learning •Lesson Planning •Analyzing Performance (Beginners) •Making Ethical Decisions (MED) •Analyzing Performance (Beginners) •Making Ethical Decisions (MED)

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Thank you to everyone who supported the 2013 Terry Fox Ride and BBQ. The 6 mile ride began at Hidden Meadows Ranch.

We stopped for lunch and swimming at 8 Mile Lake.

30 horses and riders, 3 wagons and 16 wagon riders attended.

The event was jointly sponsored by the Battlefords Quarter Horse Club, Super A Foods, B & D Meats and Hidden Meadows Ranch. $1800 was collected in pledges and donations from all participants with all proceeds going to the Terry Fox Foundation!

Zadie Chapman held her 7th birthday party in conjunction with the ride. Her friends rode horses or went for a ride on the wagons. Instead of gifts, Zadie asked that her friends and their parents donate to the Terry Fox Foundation in lieu of birthday gifts to herself. Everyone had a lot of fun and felt good about donating and making a difference!

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CIEC Competition by Jill McDonald

Team Saskatchewan Awarded Bronze

By Jill McDonald, Chef dÉquipe Team Saskatchewan 2013

Top Row (Left to o Right): Krissy Fiddler, Keisha Senum, Diane Nesbitt Connie Dorsch, Pat Michael, Vicki Braun, Jill McDonald, Brooklyn Braun, Marilyn Canitz, Kathie Fitzmaurice Middle Row: Darian Barnie, Stephanie Jay, Paige Hodson, Carol Weiler Front Row:Kim King, Taylor Frain, Helen Isle

The third annual Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships (CIEC) was held in Calgary, AB from September 12-15, 2013 at the beautiful Rocky Mountain Show Jumping competition grounds. This was the first time all three disciplines; reining, dressage and jumping were held at the same facility. Athletes from eight provinces and one territory participated in this year’s CIEC Championship. The caliber of competition was amazing continuing to increase year after year, with 2013 being no exception.

CIEC is a collaborative event between national and provincial sport organizations that govern equestrian competition. Each provincial or territorial sport organization selects field teams to compete in each of the above listed disciplines. The CIEC event is an important tool in developing the next generation of equine national, international and world champions. The event also serves as a platform to identify talented athletes, coaches and officials. It is truly a hallmark of top athletes from across Canada.

Overall, Team Saskatchewan tied with Quebec for the bronze medal. Alberta was awarded gold and Ontario the silver.

Team Saskatchewan’s successful result was due to the combined success of our dressage, jumping and reining teams. Team Saskatchewan also received the unofficial award for team spirit… everyone knew when someone from “Team Green” was competing!

CIEC is an extremely important event in the long term development of high performance Saskatchewan athletes. Saskatchewan has consistently produced exceptional results and is greatly noticed for the talent of our athletes, coaches, team spirit, sportsmanship and horsemanship. Thank you to all the athletes, coaches, parents, family members and supporters that came to CIEC 2013. It was truly a memorable experience!

CIEC Championship Picture Accreditation: Bev Jay

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CIEC Competition Members of Team Saskatchewan include: (final results included in brackets) Jumpers: Connie Dorsch (Head Coach) Stephanie Jay

(Senior – tied for 9th)

Helen Isle

(Junior – 5th place)

Paige Hodson

(Junior – Gold Medallist)

Dressage: Pat Michael (Discipline Coach) Kim King

(Senior – 6th place)

Marilyn Canitz

(Senior – 8th place)

Taylor Frain

(Junior – 7th place)

Darian Barnie

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Reining: Team Silver Medal Vicki Braun (Discipline Coach) Kathie Fitzmaurice (Senior – Bronze Medallist) Carol Weiler

(Senior – 4th place)

Brooklyn Braun

(Junior – Silver Medallist)

Keisha Senum

(Junior – 4th place)

If you are interested in being a member of Team Saskatchewan at future CIEC events visit http://www.saskhorse.ca/Competitions-Canadian Interprovicial EquestrianChampionships for more information including the 2014 qualification criteria.

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equine research Simple Trick to Soothe a Horse Travelling Alone Researchers have uncovered an easy way to calm horses that are nervous about traveling alone in a trailer. Horses and ponies generally feel more comfortable sharing a trailer in the company of another equine. But when only one horse is being transported, researchers have found that the loner can be tricked into feeling less alone.

Scientists at Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom confirmed the comforting influence of surrogate companionship in a study of 12 mature horses. The animals were each transported in a horse trailer for half-an-hour under three different conditions. To determine stress levels in the traveling horses, researchers noted behaviors such as pawing, neighing, head-tossing and feeding. Several physical signs of the horses were also monitored.

Compared with traveling on their own, horses when trailered along with another horse spent significantly more time eating and less time vocalizing, pawing, and tossing or turning their head. Changes in their heart rate and body temperature also indicated the animals were happier when traveling with a buddy.

Being accompanied by a mirror though, was almost as comforting as the presence of another horse. Researchers installed an acrylic safety mirror, measuring 81 by 60.5 centimeters (32 by 24 inches), into the trailer used to haul a single horse.

While traveling along with the mirror, horses behaved similarly to when they had a live companion. Expressions of discomfort including calling out, and head tossing and turning, occurred much less than when alone. As well, horses riding with a mirror in the trailer spent as much time eating as when another horse was alongside. The changes in physiological signs of horses accompanied by a mirror however, were only slightly different from those in horses traveling in isolation.

The authors of this study conclude that when it’s not possible to haul a horse with a friend, a mirror is a good substitute, and certainly preferable to a being alone.

Reference Rachel Kay and Carol Hall.

2009. The use of a mirror reduces isolation stress in horses being transported by trailer.

Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 116(2-4): 237-243.

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feature story by Bridget Andrews

The Chappel Legacy Lives On The sport of team roping is synonymous with the family name, Chappel.

A family dedicated to rodeo, good horsemanship, and strong family values.

Larry Chappel always had a love for animals from a young age. This passion guided him towards the rodeo scene where he rode bareback in his early years and later switched to team roping.

Brenna, Brady, and Vanden Chappel (left) Heather Chappel and Kennedy Ward (Middle) Chasta and Rod Ward (Right) Harper and Briar Ward (Above) Larry Chappel Heather’s Lifelong Partner of 36 Years 1952-2011

1974 can be marked as the year the team roping Chappel legacy would begin. This was the year Larry and Heather Chappel were married. In the beginning, they lived and worked in Moose Jaw. Heather worked at Wray Agencies and Larry at the Moose Jaw Pork Plant. Their dream was to move back to the farm. That dream become a reality. They purchased land west of Boharm, SK., where they developed a farm site. Heather stated, ” There was nothing here. Together we built everything from scratch.”

A house trailer came first, trees planted and a few cows purchased. It was a start. Then came the arrival of a beautiful, baby girl, Chasta. The trailer was sold and a house moved in to make room for a growing family. Days were long as they continued to work in town and work on the farm after work and on weekends. Changes were soon to come in 1980, with the arrival of their son, Brady. Their family was complete.

Larry and Heather’s passion for horses and riding passed easily on to their children. Both Chasta and Brady were taught to ride and rope from a young age. Brady remembers growing up with a rope in his hand. He began team roping with his dad at the age of 11. They would enter a few rodeos and team roping jackpots as a father/son duo.

During this time, the Chappel family would begin to expand. Chasta married Rod Ward, a rancher from Mortlach, SK. They eventually moved to Rod’s parent’s farm northwest of Mortlach. Rod and Chasta were blessed with three daughters, Kennedy (born in 2000), Harper (born in 2005) and Briar (born in 2009).

It wasn’t until 2004 that Larry and Brady decided to take their team roping to the next level. They purchased Canadian Cowboy Association (CCA) cards committing themselves to the sport full time.

2008, they built an indoor arena known as Doubles Down Arena. The arena included an attached barn, stalls, runs and outdoor shelters.

Having the arena would give them more opportunity to practice throughout the year in preparation for competitions. It also provided an additional source of income. They began custom boarding horses.

The arena was a worthwhile investment.

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feature story From 2004 to 2010, Larry and Brady made the CCA finals consecutively, showing their real talent and dedication to the sport.

During their rodeo travels, Brady, met the love of his life, Brenna Lanz, a team roper from Qu’Appelle, SK. They shared the same passion for rodeo and horses. In 2006, they were married and moved onto the home place with Larry and Heather. Larry and Heather wouldn’t have it any other way. This was family operation.

Brenna is a skilled welder by trade. She received her Welder’s Certificate from SIAST in Regina.

You can recognize her craftsmanship as you turn down the road towards the arena.

The Doubles Down Arena sign at the corner was designed and manufactured by her. She presently works in the office doing sales and Auto CAD drawings for C-Jay Trailers, Moose Jaw, SK. 2011 was a hard year for the Chappel family. Larry had been battling cancer for some time. March 28, 2011 would become the date Larry passed away saddening not only family and friends, but the rodeo community and team roping world. The Chappel family were courageous in this time of sorrow. They picked themselves up, figured out a plan for the farm and moved forward. Heather explained,” If it wasn’t for my horse boarders, family and friends we could have not got through such a difficult time. Especially my horse boarders, they looked after everything at the arena. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. No words can describe the appreciation and gratitude I felt in my heart.” The Chappel father/son duo may of ended, but a new chapter would open and it did.

Today, Doubles Down Arena custom boards 20 horses. During the winter months there are a few more. Boarders can select individual or group horse pens. The pens are constructed with pipe, no wire. Fresh water and good quality hay is provided. Boarders have the option to have their horse rode 2 to 3 times per week if they are away or have made arrangements.

Whether it be to socialize with friends or work your horse, the arena is open to anyone to use for a minimal fee. The arena has a heated mezzanine to warm up or enjoy a fresh cup of coffee.

Heather organizes two non-competitive amateur horse shows per year for both English and Western disciplines. One clinician is brought in for each show and usually thirty to forty people attend the event. She also organizes numerous clinics throughout the year with the focus being showmanship, horsemanship and western dressage. Brady and Brenna have held team roping clinics Larry & Brady Team Roping at the 2010 CCA Finals.

Picture Accreditation: Mike Copeman

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feature story and rodeo judging clinics to train new, upcoming rodeo judges.

During the winter months they hold team roping events Tuesday and Friday evenings. Usually ten to twenty teams participate.

During the summer months they hold team roping events in the outdoor arena. Brady and Brenna schedule Team Roping Jackpots the last Sunday of the month in the winter and the last Thursday of the month in the summer. The Jackpots are sanctioned by the Saskatchewan Team Roping Association. The number of teams entered have ranged between sixty to one hundred and twenty. Brady raises his own longhorn team roping steers for the events.

Training a horse to become a quality team roping horse takes a lot of time and patience. Brady has trained horses from all over the Mezzanine over the Arena country. He explained, “To develop a high quality, competitive team roping horse it can take from a year to three years of training to achieve this standard.”

Brenna provides horse riding lessons for kids between the ages of 6 and 13 two to three times per week. She works mainly with beginner riders and has six regular riders scheduled weekly.

Even though the Chappel family is busy at the arena, they still make time to rodeo. In 2013, Brady participated in fifty rodeos; thirty eight CCA and twelve Canadian Professional Rodeos. During his career he has won thirty nine saddles.

Some of the awards that stand out in his mind include:

1999 - Won 10 Bred Heifers at the Claresholm Instant Rancher Jackpot 2009 - Won $10,200 at the Cash Grab Team Roping Jackpot 2011 - Awarded CCA Season Year End Leader Champion 2012 - Won the CCA Team Roping Finals. A dream Brady and his dad had for years!

2013 - Won the Team Roping Canada Finals in Olds, Alberta

This year Brady and his partner, Kyle Chappel are sitting in first place in the CCA team roping standings. Brady and Kyle enjoy the competitiveness and social aspect of the sport. To be the best in the sport, you have to be dedicated and talented; both attributes Brady and Kyle carry.

Rodeo is a way of life for the Chappel family. Brenna and Vanden, their one year old son, travel with Brady every weekend to watch him compete. Brenna videos all of Brady’s and Kyle’s runs. Brenna said, “ She is more nervous for Brady then he is. It is hard to watch, especially at the finals.” Heather holds the fort down while Brady and Brenna are away. Chasta and the girls lend a helping hand at all horse events.

Together as a family, they contribute to the success of the arena.

There is not a day goes by that they don’t think about Larry, dad or grandpa.

The foundation and family values he ingrained in his family will be passed down for generations to come. Brady once pointed to his dad after they finished an exceptional run at the CCA finals, in a silent way to say, “You are the man. Thanks Dad.” Brady and Brenna Team Roping

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draft horse news by Merlin Ford In the last few months, field days and/or threshing demonstrations have been held throughout Saskatchewan.

Several people have expressed an interest in these events, and a couple of individuals and associations have expressed their intention to more aggressively publicize these events in 2014.

Saskatchewan exhibitors had excellent results at this summer’s Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Gerald Hendry of Kronau exhibited Flatland’s Reba to Grand Champion Belgian Mare. Lariviere Roskington Unique was named the Grand Champion Shire Mare, as well as Supreme Champion Shire, for Zephrin Lariviere and Jacquie Fargo of Kennedy.

Banga’s Keeva, the entry of Linda Banga of Canora, was the Senior Champion Clydesdale Mare. Harvey MacFarlane of Summerberry did well in the various team classes with his Clydesdale hitch.

Adeline Halvorson, an exceptionally talented painter and ambassador for the draft horse, was raised near Kuroki, and was commissioned to paint the poster for the 2014 Calgary Stampede. Featuring the head of a Belgian mare, the original painting was sold by auction at this year’s Stampede for the second high selling price of $125,000.

The number of fairs or exhibitions which offer draft horse classes in Saskatchewan has diminished fairly significantly over the last number of years. Fortunately, a few loyal individuals and committees have worked hard to ensure that a few shows still exist.

Following soon after the Calgary Stampede is Colonial Days at Lloydminster. For the first time, this show was included as part of the circuit making up the North American Six Horse Hitch Classic Series. A total of seven six horse hitches competed, with exhibitors from Alberta, California, Ontario, Oregon, and Saskatchewan. Line (halter) class entries also came from British Columbia and Quebec.

Instructor Brian Coleman watches as participants hitch up at the introductory driving clinic held at Saskatoon Livestock Sales in September.

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A favourite of both exhibitors and spectators, the Prince Albert Exhibition offers as much variation in classes as any show. Examples include a Four Abreast and a Ladies Four Horse Hitch class. People’s Choice awards are also presented.

Territorial Days was held in North Battleford from August 13 to 16. One of the most encouraging aspects of this show was the number of youth participating. Eight exhibitors took part in the Showmanship class for juniors aged 6 to 13, while three competitors took part in the class for juniors aged 14 to 18 years.

Swift Current hosted two events which included draft horses. In addition to the standard list of show classes, Frontier Days, held in June, also held a chore team competition and a feed scurry race. The Ranchman’s Ridin’ & Recitin’, held in September, includes many of these same events, with the addition of a water barrel race.

An introductory driving clinic was held at Saskatoon Livestock Sales on the weekend of September 14 and 15. Instructor Brian Coleman of Didsbury, Alberta, did an excellent job of demonstrating and explaining the proper way of fitting a harness, as well as safely hitching up.

Participants returned home with not only their new found knowledge, but with the enthusiasm to put into practice what they had just learned.

A big thank you must go to Blair and Tracey Bickford of Marquis, and Roy Musgrove of Saskatoon, for providing such suitable horses for the clinic. A big thanks also to Mike Fleury of Saskatoon Livestock Sales, and to clinician Brian Coleman.

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

“A Long History”, one of many works featuring draft horses painted by Saskatchewan raised artist Adeline Halvorson.

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Happy Centre 4-H Club - Successful Trail Ride Fundraiser!

A HUGE thank you to all who sponsored and helped out with the Happy Centre 4-H Club trail ride fundraiser! This day would not have been a success without the help of the following people: • Bernie Tocher – sponsorship of all the amazing homemade buns!

• Diamond Horseshoe Ranch - provided water truck for horses and great trails for our riders!

• Every rider who came out to make the day a success and help out our 4-H Club!

• Our 4-H families – without you guys, this day would not have been a success!

On Saturday September 14, 2013 the Happy Centre 4-H Club kicked off the year with a trail ride fundraiser. The day in itself was a huge success! The weather was perfect, the bugs minimal, and the riders relaxed and happy! The club’s members worked very hard to provide trail riders and their horses a great day of fun and relaxation. The ride was held at Happy Centre School, 10 miles north of Melville Saskatchewan. By 10 am, the 43 registered riders had hit the trails and ventured out for the day. Lunch was provided for the riders at the half-way point on the trail, followed by a delicious hot supper back at the school at the end of the ride. Some of the riders even took advantage of the beautiful weather this past weekend and turned it into a “camp-out” with their horses. Could it get any better!?!

The Happy Centre 4-H club managed to raise roughly $1400 for our 2013-2014 4-H year! With this money, the club plans on hosting some equine clinics for 4-H members as well as the possibility of some ‘fun’ shows in the spring 2014. The Happy Centre 4-H Club is always welcoming new members! The club considers itself a very “low-key” club with a focus on safety, horsemanship, and ride-ride-ride! The members have a very wide set of interests with their horses as well. As the year progresses the club will be working on different aspects of riding – everything from jumping obstacles to learning how to move cattle! The more the members ride and work with their horses the better “the team” will become. The trail ride held, was a great example of the many riding disciplines that our members and families enjoy. The majority of Happy Centre 4-H members are fairly young members– this being the second year as a 4-H group. 4-H stipulates that a registered member be 6-25 years of age, however, we encourage riding of all ages.

The club also has an eager group of pee-wee’s (under age 6) that love to ride and compete right alongside the older members.

If anyone is interested in joining our club, please contact Stephanie Lockhart @ 306-641-5560. 4-H Registration fees for the year are $74.00, for ages 6-25 years. Please note: If your child is 4 - 5 years old, do not hesitate to call. Happy Centre 4-H club encourages youngsters to come out and ride with the group! The club looks forward to new members and new interests!

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cutting horse news by Elaine Good 2013 Moose Jaw Cutting Horse Show Limited Age Event The Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw was the place to be August 1 to 4, 2013 for the Moose Jaw Cutting Horse Show and Limited Age Event. Presented by the Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association, the Limited Age Event brought 36 horses to town to compete for over $9,300 in prize money. The ground was great, the cattle came to play and you had to pinch yourself to remember that it was the first trip to town for the 3 year olds!

Rob purchased the daughter of Dual Pep out of the mare Flo N Ethyl as a yearling. She made several finals as a 3 year old under the saddle of Dustin Gonnet; was with Clint Christianson for her 4 year old year, scoring a 222 at the Calgary Futurity; and Kathy Mageno for her 5/6 year old years. Kathy has really been able to get her to soften.

Rob says “the mare is super “cowy” and lots of fun to show!”

When Bill and Elaine Speight, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, purchased Peptos Painted Lady she was in foal to Dually Cat. The resulting sorrel filly was Cats Little Taz, winner of the Prairie Mud Service Open Futurity Aggregate. Elaine describes her as a horse that loves cows and accepts the challenge of being a good horse. She was a very consistent performer and despite her small stature, showed like a big horse for trainer, Bill Speight.

DFL Gaia captured the Supreme Oilfield Construction Ltd. Open Derby Aggregate under the saddle of Clint Christianson, Bracken, Saskatchewan, for owner Barry Good, Fillmore, Saskatchewan. When Barry bred his LNC Smart Lil Dually mare to Zirnhelt’s Doc Freckles Leo he was breeding cow horse to cow horse with the intent of producing an open caliber horse and she is on track to do that. DLF Gaia is currently leading Saskatchewan’s 2013 Stallion Incentive Fund.

The Non-Pro Derby Aggregate went to Instantly Catty for Les and Coreen Jack, Rocanville, Saskatchewan.

Shown by Les, this bay mare sired by Oakies Little Cat and out of the mare Biscas Instant Jewel, has won 3 aged events in her short career. Les says she is a real nice horse to have around and is looking forward to a bright future with her! She is one of 6 foals that Les owns that were produced by Biscas Instant Jewel, who he finally purchased!

Open Derby - DFL Gaia - Clint Christianson

Non Pro Derby - Instantly Catty - Les Jack

The Open Classic Aggregate was claimed by 5 year old Ettaful for owners Chad and Lisa Eaton, Arcola, Saskatchewan and shown by Clint Christianson. Eaton’s purchased the roan daughter of Peptospoonful and out of the mare Etta Rey during her 4 year old year and got her home in time for last fall’s aged events. Chad describes her as “a gooder” – very smart on a cow, reads cows well and a very consistent performer.

Miss Flo N Ethyl took the Non-Pro Classic Aggregate for owner and rider Rob Leman, High River, Alberta.

Open Classic - Ettaful - Clint Christianson

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Money Saving Tips for Horse Owners

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Keeping a horse can be an expensive endeavor. Wouldn’t it be fun if we could buy our horses the very best of everything? But if your world is like mine, we have to be a bit more frugal--after all the humans in our families need clothing and food too. It can take some thinking, but with creativity, it is possible to provide good horse care without completely emptying our bank accounts. Cut back on the cost of horse care with these money saving tips for horse owners.

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The one thing you should never skimp on for your horse is high quality hay. Hay is least expensive in summer. Buy off the field, loading your own hay during hay season or have it delivered, but always buy the best. You’ll pay top price for delivered hay in the middle of winter.

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Cut back on concentrates unless there is a very good reason to be feeding them. Most horses stay happy and healthy on good quality hay alone. Don’t however, feed cattle feed. It can contain additives that are deadly to horses.

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Bulk purchases of grain can be cheaper than buying by the bag. If you have a way to store loose grain, check with your local farmers’ co-op or feed store and compare prices.

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Feed ‘generic’ feeds rather than name ingredients and quality.

from your local feed mill brand.

Compare prices,

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Buy equipment such as saddles, bridles, halters, riding boots, blankets, and other accessories from the consignment section of your tack shop. Don’t buy used helmets.

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Repair instead of replace. Learn to do your own repairs. A lot of equipment can be hand sewn if you don’t have access to a heavy duty sewing machine.

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Clean your own rugs and blankets. A water hose and car brush combined with a little inexpensive livestock shampoo and elbow grease does a good job on soiled winter rugs.

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Organize or take part in a tack swap to clear out unused equipment and get stuff you need.

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Learn to make your own riding clothing and other accessories. A dressage dickie that costs $15 or more in a tack shop can be made with about $2 of white cotton fabric and a little handiwork.

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Sell unused equipment to raise money for things you really need. Get together with friends and hold a ‘paddock sale’ just like a yard sale.

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Horse rescues may give you a tax receipt for equipment you donate. Make sure they are a registered charity.

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Be patient and wait for big ticket items to come on sale.

Be a bargain shopper. Buy things on sale at the end of the season. For example, winter rugs often come on sale in late winter/early spring and show clothing comes on sale in the fall.

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Check auto-part and farm supply stores for inexpensive tubs, buckets, manure forks, brooms, even halters, brushes, de-wormer and other supplies. If your vet normally de-worms your horse, consider doing it yourself. Skimping on immunizations however, is false economy.

Upcoming Events November (TBA) Qu’Appelle Valley Horse Pull Club Horse Pull Competition Location: Regina Agribition Contact Norman Vertefeuille @ 306-731-3108 or E-mail: QVHPC@yahoo.ca November (TBA) Qu’Appelle Valley Horse Pull Club Horse Pull Competition Location: Yorkton Contact Norman Vertefeuille @ 306-731-3108 or E-mail: QVHPC@yahoo.ca November 11, 2013 - Agribition (Regina) High School ONLY with a short go ENTRY INFO: HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTANTS ONLY ATTENTION: EMAIL ENTRIES ONLY Thursday, October 31st to Monday, November 4th at 6:00pm IF YOU MUST CALL IN ENTRIES, CALL 306-476-7288 Tuesday, November 5th from 6 to 10pm.

November 14-15. 2013 Ranch Horse Competition and Sale Canadian Western Agribition Regina, SK

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stable directory 5 Whites Training & Horse Boarding

Christina or Joerg, 306-771-2188 Box 844, Station Main, White City SK S4L 5B1 www.5whites.ca • christina@lowigus.com Location: 2 minutes from White City on Hwy 48 Bright 70’ x 144’ indoor riding arena. Lit 70’ x 200’ outdoor ring; over 70 acres in pasture; 2000 sq ft.single horse paddocks with shelters. Certified.Trainer for lessons and training. Certified Hoof Care Professional & Equine. Massage Therapist on site.

Arabian Knights

Robin, Tracey, and Jade Anderson, 306-793-4557 Box 250, Stockholm, SK S0A 3Y0 • www.arabianknights-shivak.com National quality Arabian Horses at all stages of training. Show, family, and breeding stock available.

Standing straight Egypain stallion AK Fazeer: Imperial IM Mahal (Ansata Imperial X Malekat El Gamal) X Princes Fayza (SB Fayza X TheEgyptianPrince). Photos, videos, and more information on website.

Cain Quam Performance Horses

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.

Clearview Arena

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. Discounts on multiple trainers/instructors.

Copper T Warmblood Stables

Val Sanford: 306-242-5099 • www.coppertwarmbloodstables.ca Dressage, hunters and jumpers for sale, lessons with Certified Instructors, boarding and lease opportunities.

Newly constructed 70 x 120 indoor riding arena. Heated barn with roomy box stalls. Only 10 minutes south east of Saskatoon. Clinics and Summer Riding Camps for youth and adults! Sale horses marketed through www.breederdirect.net

GCJ Stables Ltd.

Gina Treble: 306-525-6922 (John and Josh Ly-ons Certified) Box 35A, RR#1 Regina, SK S4P 2Z1 www.gcjstables.com Location: From Regina, N 12.3km on Hwy 6, east 2.5km on Foxleigh Road 65x165 Indoor arena (dust treated), approx. 100 X 200 outdoor arena, heated lounge, heated washroom, heated tack room, wash rack, insulated barn, 23 10x10 box stalls, pastures, perimeter fenced, sheltered pens with auto water outside. Lessons, leases, clinics, training, fun days, transportation for your horse. Day and monthly rates and event bookings.

Ebon Stables

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

Grasswood Equestrian Centre

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

Greenwood Ranch – 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 sale on our website at www.ghostwindappaloosas. com Organic horse hay, horse training, and farrier services are available, just give us a call.

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classifieds Hidden Meadows Ranch Equine Connections - From The Ground Up

Debbie Flegel, 306-446-0218 Box 837, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 • debfle-gel@sasktel.net www.hiddenmeadowsranch.com English and Western rider programs, lessons and clinics, life skills coaching, team tracker judging and course design, summer camps and retreats, outside board. Certified and experienced coach. School horses available.

Merrington Warmbloods Stable

Doug and Lisa Longtin, 306-463-3447 Kindersley, SK lia@breederdirect.net •www.MerringtonWarmbloods.ca.

Small breeding and training facility offering paddock/pasture board, 70’ x 160’ en-closed outdoor arena with all weather footing, barn, tack room, and lockers for boarders. Training spots, lessons, and sales marketing available.

Jumping/dressage clinicians brought in throughout the year.

North Fork Equestrian Centre

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

K & K Training Stables

Contact: Kelly and Heidi Adams Phone: 306-355-2599 Box 234 Mortlach, SK S0H 3E0 SilenceSpeaksMore@sasktel.net Full Service Training Facility located 1 mile west of Mortlach, & ½ mile south of #1 Highway.

Over 30 years’ experience with all breeds and disci-plines. Indoor and outdoor arenas with new Tent arena added last year. Facilities are available for shows and clinics. Kelly is available for clinics. Bed & Bale facility. Retreats and extended clinics scheduled starting Spring 2012. Call for more information. Visa, MasterCard, and Debit accepted. Check out Kelly’s YouTube channel and Facebook page: Silence Speaks More - for training videos and good old cowboy logic.

Pelmac Stables

Contact: Diana Pella, Phone: 306-933-4615 RR7 Site 707 Box, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N2 • pelmac@hughes.net Large heated indoor arena 70’ x 200’, Heated barns, indoor and outdoor board available, english riding lessons, trained lesson horses, trainer, hunter/ jumper horse training, Pony Club. Located west and south of Saskatoon by Pike Lake. Also have senior level pony club member to teach beginner riders.

Smaller, newer facility with friendly people, excellent instruction and quality horse care. www.pelmacstables.com

River Trail Ranch

Phone: 306-254-2754 • http://www.rivertrailranch.com Full boarding facility located near Saskatoon, Dalmeny, and Langham, along the North Sas-katchewan River. Features a large indoor arena with heated tack and saddling area and miles of scenic river trails. Some horses for sale. Home of the standing APHA stallion Jetalite Blue Ice.

Ruah-West Farms

Ruth & Wes Hagel, 306-634-4849 evenings Box 64, Estevan, SK, S4A 2A2 ruah.west.farm@sasktel.net • www.ruahwestfarm.com Breeding quality warmbloods for the English disciplines with a focus on dressage. Standing Diamant - Silver Premium Canadian Sport Horse Stallion (sire of the winner of the CSHA three yr old colt/gelding class and Reserve Champion at the 2006 Toronto Royal Winter Fair). Also standing Workaholic Imported Hanoverian Stallion by Waikiki. We currently have a large selection of youngsters to choose from. If you are in the market for a young warmblood, give us a call, your next champion could be waiting for you here.

West Meadows Raceway

Jane Grainger, 306-539-6123 or 306-586-5713 Box 22, Regina S4P 2Z5 Info@WestMeadowsRaceway.com • www.WestMeadowsRaceway.com Horse stabling facilities for rent ($100 per month per stall). Track is available for conditioning all year long. West Meadows is a brand new facility located just 2 miles west of Regina and 1 mile north of Trans-Canada Highway on Pinkie Road. Photos, stall application and other information available on the website at www.WestMeadowsRaceway.com.

Living Water Paints & Quarters APHA & AQHA Horses for sale These are versatile horses that excel in any disciplined event!

References on line at livingwaterpaintsand quarters.com Interested? Call Ed Lesko 306-283-4495

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