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22 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event 27 Rolex Horseman’s Bookshelf 22 Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Kim MacMillan 8 On theBookshelf Light Bulb & Chase Your 274 Turn Horseman’s Local Equestrian Member of Bronze-Medal by Kim MacMillan Ghosts Away by Lynn Lenkins at Rio Olympics

by Kim MacMillan 27 Team Horseman’s Bookshelf CONTRIBUTORS 274 Horseman’s Bookshelf CONTRIBUTORS Local Equestrian Member of Bronze-Medal 6 6 Stopping theHorses Bolter Arena Shy Team at Rio Olympics

by Kim MacMillan by Anderson 68CONTRIBUTORS Arena Shy Horses AnClinton to Slow Down a Speed Demon byExcercise Clinton Anderson CONTRIBUTORS by Clinton Anderson

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Clinton Anderson | Downunder Horsemanship

Stopping the Bolter

If you findCLINTON yourself on the ANDERSON back of a Hustle Those Feet | DOwNuNDER hORSEmANShIp bolting horse, it’s just as important to Once you’re back in control of the horse after doing a One Rein Stop, know what not to do as it is to know put his feet to work. Trot him in serpentines, do rollbacks, lope circles. how to safely handle the situation.

What you do isn’t important; it’s just important to hustle his feet and When most people are on a runaway make him constantly change directions so that he focuses on you. horse, they panic and pull back on two After about 10 minutes of making his feet hustle, walk him down the reins to try to stop the horse. At the trail on a loose rein. Dare him to take off again. If he breaks into a gait same time, their entire body tightens faster than a walk, immediately shut him down with a One Rein Stop, up and they squeeze the horse’s sides be.and Andthen each youtolet himMake rest, him bring him that closer to the Like any problem you’re havputtime his feet work. realize bolting just results with their legs. Curling up into this arena.

The second time you might get him within 60 of ing with your only horse thatthe involves in more work. After a few repetitions of having to hustle feet and sweat, he fetal position makes horse react the arena, and the third time you might get him in the arena. him not wanting to betrapped. where you won’t want any part of taking off on you. more because he feels

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When you let the horse rest, drape the reins down his

want him to go, make the right If, once you get the horse stopped with one rein, you do not feel You have better control of a panicked horse with just one rein. When neck and dare him to move. If he wants to move, let him. thing easy and the wrong thing confident handling the situation from the saddle, there’s nothing wrong you use two reins, it’s easy for a horse to get leverage by lifting his head Take him back to where you were working himground. and hustle difficult. You’ll do that by hustling with dismounting and working his feet from the and neck up and pushing against the rein pressure you have on his face. his feet.

Instead of sitting on the horse and saying, “Don’t horse’s where he wants If you teach your horse how tothe properly do feet a One Rein Stop, you’ll Check In move, and then offer him the chance to stand go!” let him to be (outside the arena) andbeletting restawhere yousituation always have control of him and able tohim prevent dangerous stillOne andofrelax.

You have to give him from a reason to iswant to be the best ways to deter a horse bolting to check in in with want to be (inYou theshould arena). beforehim it happens. be able to flex your horse’s nose to the him every once in a while by asking him to move his feet.

As you’re the arena and to relax.

Depending on how side, have him stop moving his feet and soften from the walk, trot and walking down the trail, ask him toOnce two-track him you or dosidepass. get himKeep in the arena-shy your horsedisengages is, you his hindquarters, his gas pedal and lope. Anytime a horse tuned in to you and on his toes. arena, do the opposite of might only able to get him balance are be immediately taken away from him. It’s like pushing in the what he expects.

The arenawithin feetWithout of the arena If you only ride your horse on autopilot, letting him go down the clutch 150 of a car. a gas pedal, he can’t go anywhere. shy horse thinks that as before he starts misbehavtrail on a loose rein, he’ll find something to do with his energy and I If a horse is flat out galloping, you’ll have to spiral him down in a soon steps oneidea hoof can guarantee that whatever he finds to as do he won’t be your of in a ing.

That be your tighter andwill tighter circlestartuntil he eventually stops. Because he’s going the arena he’s going to have good time. ing point.

Using one rein to so fast, pulling abruptly on one rein could throw him off balance and to work hard and sweat. direct him, put to thegethorse to to stop.

it’ll take longer his feet work, constantly making him change directions. The more you change directions, the more he’ll use the thinking side of his brain.

Some examples of exercises you can use are serpentines, rollbacks or cantering circles. You’ll be wasting your time if you let the horse drag his feet and daydream about his next meal. Make him hustle his feet and give him a reason to want to go in the arena and relax.

Work the horse for 15 to 20 minutes away from the arena and then take him into the arena and let him rest.

Initially, you might only be able to bring the horse within 90 feet of the arena. While the horse is resting, rub him and let him relax. After letting him rest for 10 minutes, go back to working him 150 feet away from the arena again for another 15 to 20 minutes.

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Instead, once you get in the arena, let him relax and get off of him. Loosen the girth and take him back to the barn. With repetition, he will learn that he has no reason to fear the arena.

The worst thing you could do at this point would be to get the horse in the arena and then work him really hard.

That would prove to him that his fear of going in the arena Photo courtesy of Darrel Dodds was correct.

Once you’ve built the horse’s confidence about going in the arena, you can start working him there.

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Turn On the Light Bulb & Chase Your Ghosts Away

By Lynn Jenkins Your horse sees dead people. Who you gonna’ call?

Brandi Lyons.

You ride white-knuckled. Who you gonna’ call?

Brandi Lyons.

The daughter of John Lyons, one of the nation’s top Natural Horsemanship trainers, is carrying on in her father’s tradition of teaching riders of all levels and disciplines how to communicate better with and build a true partnership with their horses.

Teaching riders how to overcome their fear is one of her favorite clinic topics and one that she will be exploring in-depth at the 2017 WA State Horse Expo, at the Clark County Event Center, March 3–5.

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“There is an fear epidemic in the horse industry,” said Lyons.

“Everywhere I go I am asked to help people overcome their fear of riding. I believe it is because as we get older we are wiser and know that we are breakable. I also believe it is because we have become better educated on horses and horsemanship. And I know from personal experience, just how devastating riding with fear can be.”

According to Lyons, her first horseback ride was on a cattle drive when she was three days old. Growing up with a father who is a nationally ranked horse trainer and clinician, being on a horse came as natural as breathing to her. That is, until 15 years ago when a bad accident on a horse changed everything. “I skipped some very important groundwork steps and climbed up on a horse that wasn’t ready.

“I was 22 years old. The accident broke my back and several other bones,” Lyons said, adding, “While I was in the hospital it was discovered I was pregnant. I could not start healing and rehabbing until after my baby was born. God took really good care of me and my little girl.” If you stop by Lyons’ booth at the Expo you might get a chance to meet this miracle baby—all grown up and working the booth for her mother.

“When I was ready to start riding again, I found I was riding with fear. So yes, I do understand what other riders are feeling,” said Lyons.

She needed to find a way past her fear. Not only is riding, training and teaching clinics who she is. It is how she makes her living. More importantly according to Lyons “Riding is supposed to be fun.”

To put the fun back in her riding, Lyons said, she took control. “To truly feel safe you have to know you can control your horse. I mean really control them, whether going forward, backward, right, left, up, down and control their speed in each of these directions. You also need to be able to individually control each of their major body parts; head, neck, shoulders and hips. Once you know you have this control, you let go of your fear and riding becomes fun again.

People are not the only ones who can be afraid in your partnership.

Horses, too, can be afraid. According to Lyons, that is one of the best things about her approach to training. The same exercises that give control to the riders and helps ease their fear, also helps horses overcome their fears and insecurities. When a strong, confident rider is giving clear direction and leadership, a horse will be more confident and less fearful.

“Riding should be fun for both the horse and rider,” said Lyons. “It should be a happy time. I tell my students to use positive reinforcement and leave their stress, anger and anxiety at the barn door. Quit worrying and just have fun and your horse will too.” Having a sense of humor is also very important, according Lyons. “If you can laugh about life, it will carry over into your riding and training time.

different personalities. Not every horse and rider make a good match.

“It is not a bad thing to let a horse that is not a good match for you go.

If you let them go, they can find their perfect fit with someone else.”

Following Lyons’ training program is easy and is designed to get you in the saddle quickly and safely. “I was born to lope, not walk,” said Lyons. “In my program we only spend time on groundwork that we need to in order to be safe. Then we are up in the saddle, applying the same principals we learned on the ground to our riding. Groundwork is an important foundation, but it is not our goal. Riding and having fun while doing so is the end goal.”

Lyons is bringing to the Expo the “best friend I ever had,” Copper, a 12-year Quarter Horse gelding and “my baby,” Jag, a 4-year old Quarter Horse. “Copper is just wicked cool,” says Lyons. “He is one of the most amazing horses I have ever been blessed to ride. He will be my right hand at the Expo and will help me to help others. I am proud of him and love him to the moon and back. I wish for all of you, at some point in your life, you get to experience the same relationship with your horse as I have with Copper.”

“Jag is my baby. He is our second miracle child. You will have to come to the booth and ask his story. He is such a fun horse—he is the “friend” in the group that is always playing pranks and getting into trouble,” said Lyons, inviting everyone to come and meet both Copper and Jag at the Expo.

“What I want to do with my horse is build trust and build our relationship. I have a great connection with Copper, but it is my connection. It looks like he loves me, but that is because from his perspective, I hold up my end of the relationship. I feed him, blanket him . . . take care of him.” However, according to Lyons, “It is my side of the relationship that I am building.

Lyons describes how to build a friendship circle with your horse. “It is hard to like a horse that is biting you, misbehaving or acting out. A well-behaved horse is easy to like. If we take the time to teach them how we want them to behave, then it will be easier for us to like them.

When we like them, we treat them better. When we treat them better, they like us.”

It helping people build this circle that Lyons strives to accomplish. “I love helping horse and their riders learn to communicate.” According to her, “there is often an aha moment, where you see the light bulb come on for someone. I love those moments.”

If you want your lights turned on come down to the Clark County Event Center at March 3–5 for the 7th annual WA State Horse Expo.

Lyons recounted a time she was on the phone with a big potential new sponsor. Her daughter needed to have her diaper changed and not wanting to seem less than professional; she was trying to quietly change the diaper while keeping up her end of the phone call as if nothing was happening. When suddenly her daughter let go with more solid matter. Without thinking, Lyons reached out and caught it with her hand before it hit the floor.

There she was, stuck on the phone trying to close an important deal, while holding a hand full of . . . “Sometimes life hands you something unpleasant—literally. All you can do is laugh,” said Lyons. “I like to tell this story whenever I need to remind myself to find the humor in any situation. Or I need to be reminded not to take myself too seriously. God knows how to keep you humble.”

Something else Lyons tells her students is that it is very important to find the right horse. Just like people, horses have

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Top 3 Saddle-Fit Pains At each of my clinics, my attention first turns to the horses’ tack to check for fit, adjustment and function. When it comes to saddle fit, my eyes always go to these three parts of the horse first: the withers, the shoulders and the loins.

Most of the saddle fit issues I see affect one of these three parts of the horse. Often problems can be fixed by simply adjusting the placement of the saddle or getting a little creative with padding. Sometimes a different saddle is needed and for some horses, saddle fit will always be a challenge. Whatever the case, we owe it to our horses to make sure that they are as comfortable as possible while we ride.

The Saddle’s Function

The tree of the saddle serves the purpose of

evenly distributing the weight of the rider over a larger area--so that the pressure is not focalized on one point of the horse’s back.

When the tree fits the horse’s back well, he can carry the weight of the rider comfortably.

When the bars of the tree are not evenly contacting the horse’s back, he will develop pressure points which can lead to soreness, scarring on his back, and even permanent damage. Keep in mind that saddle trees are made to fit average horses, but not all horses are average. Also, saddle trees are

made to be symmetrical and not all horses are the same on both sides of their spines.

Whether your horse has anomalies or not, assessing saddle fit each year is important, since horses, just like humans, change body shape as they age. Of course we want to look at the big picture for saddle fit, but here are the three areas that I see the most problems. The best way to check saddle fit is to place the saddle on the horse’s back without any pads, un-cinched, so you can see how the shape of the tree jives with the horse’s back.

The Withers

In a perfect world, your horse’s withers would be prominent enough to hold the saddle well, but not so high that they hit the pommel. The “average” horse will not have any problems here, but high withers or very low withers can be a challenge when it comes to saddle fit.

The “mutton withered” horse (very low withers) tends to be quite round, instead of ‘A’ shaped at the withers. There may be a lot of fat or muscling on top of the shoulder blades that make it seem like the withers are low. This horse will generally need the cinch or girth very tight to prevent the saddle from slipping. You will probably not have trouble with the withers hitting the pommel, but you may have too much constriction at the shoulders and/or need an anti-slip pad or a splitwithered pad to help keep

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the saddle from slipping too much.

The horse with prominent withers is more of a challenge for saddle fit. Certain types of horses, like Thoroughbreds, may have prominent withers. As horses age, their withers naturally become more prominent. Obviously, when a horse is in poor flesh (low body condition score), the fat and muscling that often sits below the withers and the flesh that surrounds the spine all the way down his back can disappear, leaving the withers and back bone more vulnerable.

Combined with other saddle fit challenges like low in the back, short backed or long backed, the horse with high withers can be hard to fit in a traditional saddle. Often, horses with high withers can be comfortably fit by using a splitwithered pad to gain a little clearance and/or using a back pad or bridge pad in addition to your regular pad to lift the whole saddle (visit http://JulieGoodnight.com/bridgepads for more information).

To check for adequate clearance over the withers, you should be able to stick your whole hand in over the withers, under the pommel, when the horse is saddled and cinched normally. Remember, once you sit up there, the saddle will be even closer to the horse’s withers, so make sure there is plenty of room there.

The Shoulders

Just above the shoulders and below the withers, you often see white spots or white hairs on a horse. This is a tell-tail of poor saddle fit and often goes unnoticed or is mistakenly thought to be a natural white marking. It is usually an indication that there is too much pressure on the horse’s shoulder blades and/or his shoulder blades are running into the front of the tree when he moves. Surprisingly, many horses will tolerate this pressure without much protest, resulting in the horse possibly being ridden for years in an ill-fitting saddle.

Keeping in mind that horses change body shape every year from birth to old age (three to four times as fast as a human), a saddle that fit your horse perfectly when he was four, may not fit at all when he is 8. This was the case with my horse Eddie, who I started riding as a three year old. Then, he fit perfectly in a full-skirted saddle with a regular sized Circle Y Flex2 tree. By the time he was seven (when horses really mature), he not only needed a wide-tree version of the same saddle, but he also needed a shorter skirted saddle. We moved him from the Monarch saddle to the Wind River in my

line of saddles—the design is almost the same, but the skirt is a bit shorter and rounded in the Wind River. We continue to experiment with denser but thinner pads for him to accommodate his heavy muscling.

If a horse is experiencing too much pressure at the shoulders, he could need a wider tree or the saddle may be bridging (this occurs when the bars of the tree touch in front and back but not in the middle). If the tree is too narrow for the horse, he needs a wider tree saddle; there is nothing you can do to pad that out (it would be like putting on an extra pair of socks when your shoes are too small). But if the tree is bridging, often a configuration of pads will help. Look into bridge pads, shim pads or sway-back pads. Be wary of pads with built up shoulders, since that may just shift the fit problem off the shoulders and onto the loins.

Sometimes I see horses with white marks on their backs caused simply by placing the saddle too far forward. Look for the screw that sits right at the base of the pommel in both English and Western saddles. This screw shows you the forward point of pressure from the tree and it should sit behind the shoulder blades in the “pocket.” Depending on the slope of the horse’s shoulders, the prominence of his withers, the length of his back, and how the saddle is rigged, the saddle may sit farther back on one horse than it does on another.

Sometimes people try to position the saddle by lining up the cinch behind the elbow, but that doesn’t really work. Depending on how your horse is built and how the saddle is rigged, the cinch may be farther back on some horses.

To check the saddle fit in regards to the shoulder, put the saddle on the horse without pads and without cinching. Holding the saddle in place with one hand as someone else leads your horse at the walk, slide your other hand up under the saddle until you feel the top of the horse’s shoulder blade. As he walks, you’ll feel the shoulder move back; make sure your fingers aren’t being pinched between the tree and the shoulder blade as the horse walks.

The Loins

How the saddle fits at the loins, behind the saddle, is more of a concern in Western saddles but it is an area that tends to be over-looked by all kinds riders, when it comes to saddle fit.

The Western saddle is generally longer than the English saddle, giving a greater potential for problems at the loins, but both English and Western saddles can be out of balance on a horse, causing an increase of pressure on the horse’s back.

Once the horse is saddled, with the horse standing on level ground, step back and look at

the horse from the side. The seat of the saddle should appear to be level—not inclined uphill or downhill. If the saddle appears to be going uphill, it may be out of balance and putting too much pressure on the loins of the horse, as well as throwing the rider out of balance and into the “backseat” position. Often, moving the saddle back a little will help level it out or using back pads or shim pads may help.

Since the Western saddle is generally longer than an English saddle, it’s important to check how the saddle fits all the way at the back of the skirts. Horses can be quite different in shape at the loins—the spine may rise up there and/or the horse may not have enough flesh to protect the spine. Make sure the saddle accommodates the shape of the horse’s back at his loins and is not pressing down into the back. Keep in mind that whatever you see from the ground could be much different or worse for the horse once the rider is mounted.

Often Western saddles will have a ‘V’ shape behind or the skirts are laced together in such a way so as to not press into the horse’s loins.

In the case of very short-coupled horses, you may need to look at a saddle that is shorter in overall length—with a rounded skirt or a saddle that is specifically designed for shortbacked horses. ‘Hybrid’ designs (cross between English and Western) or endurance style saddles tend to be shorter in overall length than a traditional Western saddle.

Keep Up the Good Work

It’s important to assess your saddle fit every year. Mark it on the calendar and check. It’s so easy to get complacent and overlook developing problems if you don’t check often.

Many riders don’t notice a problem until it’s been there for a while, until it causes behavioral issues, or until someone with fresher eyes sees it (this is a big advantage of going to a riding clinic). These three areas—the withers, the shoulders and the loins, are easy to check and I try to assess it on every saddled horse that comes in front of me.

While most horses can fit into readily available saddles, some horses will always be a challenge.

A custom-made saddle or an unconventional type of saddle made for a different discipline may be the right choice.

Think of it this way: shopping for a saddle is a lot like purchasing shoes for yourself. If you wear a size 7, most size 7 shoes will fit—right off the rack. Some will be a little snug and some too big. Sometimes, with the right socks, all can be comfortable. That’s what we want to do in regards to saddle fit— choose the saddle that’s best for your horse and see what you need to do to make it a perfect fit. Consider all

the options. Find the best shape for the horse, and if it’s not perfect, pad it out to make the fit as comfortable as possible.

Designing Saddles to Fit

There’s no one magic saddle that fits every horse, that’s why I decided I had to have different types of saddles in my own line. The saddles had to be available in regular and wide trees and I wanted to make sure there were different lengths of skirting to fit the longer and short-backed horses. The design of the tree was most important. I wanted to make sure that there was a substantial tree that would distribute weight well. I ultimately chose Circle Y’s Flex 2 tree as it has some give for the horse—allowing him to move comfortably without a rigid tree, but is strong enough to carry weight without bowing. Other flexible trees could not make this claim and having a rigid tree made it more difficult to fit many horses during my travels.

My favorite saddle in the line is the Monarch— it has a more traditional, longer skirt and room to attach bags and jackets for the trail. The shape matches the traditional Western saddle look. The same saddle with a rounded skirt (better for short-backed horses) fits my horse, Eddie better than a longer skirt would. Having the tree widths available in wide and regular (with a 2-degree difference) helps fit the high withered and the stocky horses. Plus, having a tall gullet and opening at the back of the saddle keeps weight off of the horse’s spine. It’s got other comfort features for both the horse and rider, making a more comfortable ride for both. Check out all of my saddles at http:// JulieGoodnight.com/saddles.

We owe it to the horses to get the best fit possible. Get expert advice whenever you can.

Professional saddle fitters are well worth the expense and are experts not only in fit, but also in how saddles are constructed and what options are available. I prefer certified saddle fitters. Often horse trainers, riding instructors and veterinarians can help with saddle fitting advice, in lieu of a saddle fit expert.

Enjoy the Ride, Julie Goodnight

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NORTHWEST HORSE FAIR & EXPO 2017!

Celebrating the Spirit of the Horse!

Everything equine will be offered for the education and enjoyment of horse lovers, at the 18th annual Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2017, presented by Akins Trailer Sales! The expo runs March 24, 25, and 26 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon. The huge horse fair will feature world-class riders and horse trainers, breed demos and exhibits, a huge trade show, equine clinics, lectures, workshops, a model horse show, and even a chance to buy an Oregon mustang through a live auction!

Mustang Adoption Challenge – New!

Clinics with Top-Notch Riders & Trainers!

For the first time ever, the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo will host a new event: the Mustang Adoption Challenge 2017, presented by the nonprofit organization, Teens and Oregon Mustangs.

Competitors acquired their mustangs through the program in December 2016, and will have three months to train and prepare the horses for the Challenge competition. The contest begins at 6pm on March 23 in the Akins Trailer Arena, and continues daily through March 26. Contestants will exhibit mustangs in three divisions: Youth in Hand; Youth Riding; and Adult Riding. Contenders and their mustangs will compete in a series of classes to include Overall Body Condition, Showmanship, InHand Trail, and Riding. And spectators have a chance to take a Mustang home! After completion of the Sunday finals of the competition, the mustangs will be live auctioned to help the trained mustangs find their forever homes. For more information on the Mustang Adoption Challenge 2017, go to www.teensandoregonmustangs.org.

Top-notch riders and trainers from across the United States will teach a variety of clinics, lectures and workshops, throughout the weekend. The equine experts include: Ken McNabb (WY) teaching General Horsemanship; Van Hargis (TX) providing Ranch Versatility clinics; Jec Ballou (CA) presenting Conditioning & Fitness for Classical and Western Dressage Horses; Steve Edwards (AZ) working with Mules & Donkeys; Peggy Cummings (WA) featuring Connected Riding®; and Bonnie Davis (CA) giving workshops and lectures on Horse Camping & Trail Riding. In addition, radio and on-line TV host of Speaking with Horses, Wayne Williams (WI), will be on hand.

BreyerWest® - A Model Horse Show!!

The Breyer® Horse Model Horse event, BreyerWest®, will return for the second year to the Northwest Horse Fair. “This was a popular event last year, for contestants, participants, and spectators, and we’re pleased to have the show back again!” said John Cloe, Event Founder and Manager.

This fun model horse event features model horse hobby demonstrations, model horse shows, model hobby artistry and crafts, and lots of fun activities for children. A number of equine artists will teach workshops and seminars during the model horse show, including sculptors, painters, model horse tack-makers and model hobby experts. Model horse shows will be held Friday and Saturday, and free Stablemates painting for kids 18 and under, plus demonstrations will be held all three days of the expo. Pre-registration is required for the Open Model Horse Show and the Youth and Novice Model Horse Shows. For more information on the BreyerWest Model Horse Shows and activities, go to www.

BreyerHorses.com or follow BreyerWest 2017 on Facebook.

Engaging Equine Entertainment!

Always a family-friendly form of entertainment, the Northwest Horse Fair’s Breed Demos, Stallion Reviews and equine entertainment will provide a medley of everything equine! A wide-ranging mix of equine breeds, representing countries from all over the world will be on display, showing off their talents and strutting their stuff! Fancy dancing Friesians, elegant Baroque breeds, dainty gaited horses, rugged Mustangs, and the “long ears” - mules and more – all will demonstrate the diversity of size, color and athletic abilities in equine! The colorful costumes and captivating choreography of the BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe “waltzing” to music, will wind their way into the hearts of horse lovers, young and old. Fast and furious, the Brokenridge Drill Team will ramp up the action, as they perform fast-paced precision drills to music! And the Ecco Ridge Vaulters will exhibit amazing gymnastic maneuvers, while balanced on the back of a cantering horse!

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Ken McNabb is well known to thousands of equine enthusiasts, through his RFD-TV program, Discovering the Horseman Within. Ken is a true blue American cowboy with 30 plus years of experience in the saddle, and years of successful training of horses and riders. Ken is passionate about helping others gain knowledge and confidence to achieve a new level of horsemanship. Ken will provide a number of clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair: a two part clinic on “Colt Starting”; “Whoa Means Whoa”; “Overcoming Obstacles on the Trail” and “Simplifying Leads and Lead Changes”.

Van Hargis is known as one of today’s most versatile horsemen and clinicians. He has trained and competed in show arena events, ranging from reining to calf roping, and he’s competed in the rodeo arena in the timed events. Van’s practical experiences in competitive events and on the ranch, coupled with a dynamic speaking ability, have made him one of the most exciting presenters and requested clinicians.

At the Northwest Horse Fair, Van will present these clinics: “Ranch Versatility – Ranch Riding”; “Creating a Winning Attitude in You & Your Horse – 4 Questions for Success”; and “Ranch Versatility – Ranch Cutting, Starting Your Horse on Cattle”. He’ll also offer two lectures: “Are you Focused on the Trail To Success?” and “Understanding Collection, Flexion & Suppleness”.

Through nationwide clinics, private coaching and published resources, Jec A. Ballou delivers straightforward tools to help equine athletes across multiple disciplines. She combines an expertise in horse fitness and a life-long study of classical dressage. A proponent of interdisciplinary study, Jec’s teaching and methods can improve all performance horses. Jec has trained and competed through the FEI Dressage levels but has also competed in long distance trail riding, and a multitude of other disciplines. Since 2010 she has served as an advisor to the Western Dressage Association of America. At the Northwest Horse Fair, Jec will present clinics in: “Cross Training Exercises for the Dressage Horse”; “Supremely Supple: Rules for a Looser Horse” and “Fitness Exercises to Improve the Canter”. She’ll also provide lectures on “Conditioning vs Schooling” and “Change Your Horse’s Posture”.

Steve Edwards has more than 40 years of experience teaching and training equines and helping people get along with them. Steve trains both mules and donkeys and educates humans through clinics, apprenticeships and individualized programs. Steve

offers clinics on understanding and training mules, donkeys and their owners. He has started, trained, packed, driven, ridden, cared for, and gamed equines and mules. Steve will present daily clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair, including: “Mule & Donkey Saddles, Bits & Tack”; “Why Does My Mule or Donkey Do That?”; “What are the Communication Differences Between a Mule, Horse & Donkey?”; and Steve will present one lecture: “So You Think You Want to Buy a Mule or Donkey?”.

With years of classical training, riding, teaching, and research, international clinician and author, Peggy Cummings has developed the Connected Riding® methods. Connected Riding® techniques support conventional riding methods by adding biomechanical tools that reduce the bracing patterns in horses and riders. Riders learn how to use their own bodies in new ways to enhance the performance of their horses, ride pain-free, and without resistance while having more fun doing it! At the Northwest Horse Fair, Peggy will provide two clinics: “Are You & Your Horse Ready? Strategic Exercises Prepare Horses & Riders Together”, and “Found in Translation – Putting Words Into Feel”. Peggy will also provide daily lectures: “Ready or Not? How Do We Know When Our Horses Are Ready to Work?”; “Discovering What is ‘Real’ About the ‘Feel’ of Riding” and “Support for Your Riding & Horse Work”.

An avid trail rider and horse camper for over 50 years, Bonnie Davis has ridden and camped throughout the United States. Bonnie will share some of her vast experience and expertise in horse camping, providing three lectures at the Northwest Horse Fair, including: “Horsecamping: Where to Go, How to Get There & Get Ready to Go”; “Horsecamping: Getting a Horse ‘Ready’ to Camp & Meeting Environmental Requirements”; and “Horsecamping: Feeds & Feeding, Water, Safety, Bears, Mountain Lions & Chipmunks – Oh My”.

A Giant Trade Show!

Shoppers can explore the largest equine-oriented trade show in Oregon! Two buildings housing rows of commercial booths, featuring horse trailers, clothing for riders, saddles, tack, equine products and services, gifts, home décor items, and much more!

Youth Day – Free Admission!

Sunday March 26 is KMTR Youth Day! Children aged 12 years and under get in free that day, when accompanied by a paying adult, plus 4-H and Pony Club members aged 13 to 18 years, get in free with their club ID cards.

Participation & More Info Applications are now being accepted for participation at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2017, including: trade show vendors, clinic participants, Stallion Review and Breed Showcase participants, sponsorships, and advertisers in the event program.

Applications can be viewed and printed at www. equinepromotions.net.

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Rocky The Amazing Wonder Horse: Mustang Extraordinaire

By Katie Peery On December 3, 2016 at the St. Paul Rodeo Grounds trainer Scott DePaolo began a 98 day journey and partnership with a very special horse. DePaolo picked up a flashy sorrel three and a half-year-old with a flaxen mane and tail and a big blaze to start training for the Oregon Mustang Adoption Challenge put on by the Oregon Teens and Mustangs program. The horse had lots of potential but was banged up and bruised after a rough trailer ride with studs that knocked him down and stomped on him on the trailer floor.

He had cuts and scrapes all around including an eye swollen nearly shut which made DePaolo think of one of his favorite movie characters, the ever tough boxer ‘Rocky’ Balboa.

DePaolo brought Rocky home and immediately saw what a special horse he was. With every new challenge Rocky stepped up to the plate. DePaolo chronicled his journey with Rocky on Facebook with daily posts showing the progress and interesting tips that all horsemen could learn from.

During DePaolo’s first week with Rocky he shared a quote, “Recognise the smallest change and reward the slightest try.” In less than a month, Rocky transformed from untouched and spooky, to forging rivers and working cattle. By the second month he was working bridleless and being ponied by DePaolo from a Barbie Jeep. Yep, a Barbie Jeep!

What can’t Rocky do? The sky's the limit for this amazing wonder horse and you can meet Rocky and watch him perform March 23-26 at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo in Albany in the Extreme Mustang Makeover. Rocky along with many other lovely mustangs will be available via public auction.

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Charles Wilhelm

Working with a Young Horse The best place to work with a young horse is in a round pen. Begin by letting the horse be at liberty to move freely but with the object of getting the horse to go forward. This may be too much for some young horses. My 3 year-old filly felt enough pressure that she wanted to go through the round pen rails instead of around inside them. To ease the stress, I put a halter and line on her and worked her this way in the round pen. With a younger horse—a weanling up to one year old—halter training is one of the most important lessons you can do in a round pen. Horses who have not been halter broke may sometimes resist and so learning to work with a halter is actually early resistance training. At first, a young horse can look like a fish out of water on a fishing line, literally flopping around on the end of the line. At this stage, halter training is a very big event in the horse’s life and care needs to be taken that the experience is positive and productive.

Halter training teaches a horse to give to pressure in all areas of the body, including around the legs and sides. This is a very important part of foundation training. I have had horses come in for training who have barely been halter broke and don’t give to pressure, yet their owners want me to get them ready to ride. Training must be one step at a time with each step building on the previous learning. Halter training is basic and must be done first. If you do not have a round pen, which certainly is my preference, you can still do a good job educating the horse mentally, physically, and emotionally with line work.

Halter training is also needed to teach the young horse to tie and stand quietly. I know a fellow who gets his horse to follow him when he is at liberty. If he runs, the horse follows him, mirroring his move. But, anytime his horses’ emotional level goes up and the fellows pulls on the lead, putting pressure of the head, the horse digs his feet in, his hindquarters drop down and he won’t budge. He has taught this horse to lead through his body language, which is important and we want all of our horses to do this.

However, this horse has not learned to give to pressure. When you try to tie up a horse like this, this is often when you find the holes in the training program.

There are only two reasons a horse pulls back. The horse hasn’t learned to give to the pressure of a halter or, the horse has learned to give to pressure but resists when his emotional level is high and the flight instinct kicks in. That is why it is very important the we do not just use body language to cue a horse but also teach the horse to yield to the halter. Otherwise, when you tie a horse and the horse becomes frightened, he can really hurt himself pulling back. The horse may pull the tie bar apart and run with it causing severe damage or snap the line and flip over backwards. Either of these situations can cause real trauma, physically and mentally, from which a horse may never recover. This is why we spend time in the early months teaching the young horse to give to the halter and to tie.

My horse Tennison is about as broke as a horse can get in regard to leading, tying and giving to pressure. I have traveled across the country with him many times. Once, in Colorado, when I tied him to the trailer, something

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startled him. He hit the line and this caused him to panic and break the lead rope. This situation caused me to develop the post-work exercise because I wanted to change this reaction. I found that after working with Tennison using the post-work exercise, when he hit the end of the line, he gave to the pressure instead of panicking and hurting himself.

For the post-work exercise, use a 25-foot line. Thread the line through a tie ring or wrap the line around a solid pipe, post or rail. Attach the other end to the halter. The loop must allow the rope to give or drag, giving the horse some relief without release. Choose a quiet location where your horse is comfortable. Stand behind your horse out of harm’s way and slowly start to bump your horse along his side. If he gets nervous, keep bumping until he gets quiet, even for a split second, then quickly release. If the horse pulls back, let the rope slide though your fingers to give relief. Once the horse accepts the bumping on one side, move the rope to the other side. With acceptance you can add excitement and energy, always allowing relief but not release.

Horses have a strong flight instinct, which we are restraining every time we tie them. You have to slowly build up your horse’s confidence, trust and comfort. There is no way to guarantee that teaching a horse to tie though leading and the post-work exercise will keep him from ever pulling back.

However, this training will enable you to change your horse’s reaction. There may be a time when your horse hits the end of the line but because of your previous work, the horse won’t panic but will instead give to the pressure of the lead line.

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or ligament injury is suspected. Like radiography, ultrasound is relatively inexpensive and readily available. Unfortunately, ultrasound examination of the foot can be extremely limited because the hoof capsule gets in the way, making images difficult to obtain. If you do decide to pursue an ultrasound examination before an MRI, make sure your veterinarian is extremely experienced, skilled and has the necessary equipment available to perform an accurate exam. And be prepared that MRI may still be recommended following an ultrasound exam that shows no abnormalities, or has questionable results. Because of this, many veterinarians are now opting to forego ultrasounds of the foot and go straight to MRI. You’ll save the several hundred dollars you’re likely to spend on ultrasound, and have a better chance to get an accurate diagnosis.

What is MRI? MRI creates an imaging by subjecting a part of your horse’s body to a very strong magnetic field that impacts the alignment of tiny particles (called protons) within his cells. The magnetic field is manipulated using short bursts of radio waves that cause the protons to change their alignment. Protons in different types of tissues have characteristic responses, and send off unique signals that are detected and converted to an image. There are two options for obtaining an MRI. High-field (the magnet is very strong) MRI gives the most detailed, accurate results but requires that your horse be put under general anesthesia. Low-field (the magnet is not as strong) MRI may lack some

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From sites are pull-throughs, and several have site roomoffor trailers. that The pit, stock from theabout nearby creek, and athe camp host. The has 16 sites, eleven offers a panoramic view. the falls, you can continue along Cedar Creek for a nice 10-mile ride. campground has vault toilets, manure bins, stock water troughs, and a camp is open early summer through fall, and a fee is charged of which have sturdy The trail connects with camp host.

It also has two small day-use parking areas, an accessible for camping.

Campsites can be or reserved through with Orovernight you can ride up onto either Bells Mountain Larch Mountain, steel corrals. The camp Tolo Creek mounting ramp, and a group shelter withthe barbeque grills.Trail so www.reserveamerica.com. their excellent views of Mt. St. Helens and the Dole Valley below you. has a toilet, a manure you can continue to the More Information: The riding at Rock Creek Horse Camp is covered Youstock can ride to the spectacular Hidden Falls, which drops 92 feet off a pit, water from PCT. More information: Kelsay Valley Horse Camp is covered in Trails, by Kim ledgecreek, into a and pool right next to the trail bridge that crosses the creek. in more detail in Riding Southwest Washingon• Horse arock nearby The Calamut Lake more detail in Riding Southern Oregon Horse Trails by Kim McMcCarrel.

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It’s easily the most scenic spot in the entire Yacolt State Forest. knowledgeable camp Trail takes you to three Carrel, (Ponderosa Press, 2014). hosts.

(Volunteers from pretty lakes: Calamut, The Tarbell Trail system is popular with mountain bikes, so keep a sharp the Roseburg OrLinda, and Charline. eye out as you ride. We understand that the Washington Department egon Equestrian Trails of Natural Resources is working with local trail groups to create some chapter rotate trails this duty By connecting the new bike-only in the area, which should take some bike traffic off Kim McCarrel is the author of several horse trail guide all All Windigo, Maidu Lake, thesummer existing long.) trails. They’re also working on a trail that will go directly books, including Central Oregon Horse Trails,” “Riding of theRock sites have “Riding fiCampground re Tolo Creek, Tenas from Creek to Hidden Falls, dramatically shortening Northwest Oregon Horse Trails,” and “Riding Southern Oregon rings and picnic tables, Peak, and Pacific Crest the distance to the falls (right now it’s a 17-mile out and back ride) and Horse Trails.”

She can be contacted at www.nwhorsetrails. and six of the sites Trails, you can create creating a loop ride opportunity for equestrians. com. are pull-throughs that several excellent loops can accommodate two ranging from 11 to 20 vehicles. Sites can be miles long. The terrain Eleven campsites have corrals. You can reserve camsites at: www.reserveamerica.com reserved through www. is horse friendly and the reserveamerica.com. forest is beautiful, so The delightful trails make your campground around Kelsay Valley reservations and go!

Campground contribute to making your trip here Getting to Kelsay special.

Valley Campground: From I-5 in Roseburg, • The North drive east on Hwy. 138 Umpqua Trail runs right for 72 miles. Turn left past the camp. The at Lemolo Reservoir Maidu Lake segment of Junction. Go north on the trail goes to Maidu Road 2610, cross the Lake , the headwaters dam, and turn right on of the North Umpqua Road 2612. Continue River, then continues on 4.2 miles to the junction to connect to the PCT. with Road 60. Veer left, • The Lemolo then immediately turn Segment of the North right on Road 6000-958 Umpqua Trail leads and follow it 1.5 miles to The Calumet Lake Trail will take you to its namesake lake, as well as Lake and Lake Linda, seen here. downstream fromCharline the the camp. camp.

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2016 Summer Sizzle Open Buckle Show, 6 Sedro-Woolley Play Day, Sedro Woolley, WA; Klamath Basin Horse Association, Klamath 360-630-4032, www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com/ Co Fairgrounds, Klamath Falls, OR; Maureen home.html Thomas, www.kbha.club 6-7 DHOA Summer Series Playday, Darrington, 24–26 Breyerwest Fire Mountain Trail Course Belt Buckle WeekWA; darringtonrodeo@msn.com, Linn County Fairgrounds end, Sedro-Woolley, WA; info@firemountainwww.franklincountysaddleclub.com/calendar. trailcourse.com, 3700 Knox Butte Rd htm E, Albany, OR 97322 www.facebook.com/FireMountainTrailCourse 6-7 Summer Playday Series, DHOA, Darrington, 24–26 Basin Horse Northwest Horse Fair with www.teensandoregonmustangs.org Buckle Series Show, Klamath WA; darringtonrodeo@msn.com, Linn County Fairgrounds Assoc., Klamath Co Fairgrounds, Klamath www.darringtonrodeogrounds.com Falls, OR; www.kbha.club, 541-882-8482 3700 Knox Butte E, Albany, OR 97322 Festivals I and II, Roy, 6-7 Rd Summervale Dressage BB Stablemates Summer NWBZ Show,For Bellwww.summervalepremierdressage.com more info contactWA; 765-655-2107, Rocking R5 Ranch Sorting ingham, WA; 360-398-2729, bbstables@earth 13-14 Stoneybrook jjcloe@equinepromotions.net or Stable Open Benefit Show, Eagle Perrydale Trails Fun Day, Sheridan, OR; Salem Saddle Club, link.com, www.nwborderzone.com Creek, OR; stoneybrookstable@hotmail.com, ride@perrydaletrails.com, www.equinepromotions.net 7005 Lardon Rd NE, Salem, OR 25-26 Cascade Dressage I & II, Tuelelake Fair503-637-3115 www.perrydaletrails.com grounds, Tuelelake, CA; Kaye Phaneuf, For moreOpen info: Show, www.rockingr5.com/?page=Calendar 12-13 Colt Starting Challenge USA, G-Bar-G Event Roddy Ranch Albany, OR; Mary phaneuf@canby.com, 503-880-3892 Arena, Sandy, OR; Cristy 808-269-3408, Beth,OFEA 541-926-9987, Series Show 27-31 High Desert Classic II, Bend, OR; Dianne www.facebook.com/coltstartingchallengeusa, www.roddyranchevents.com Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center, Johnson, 425-823-2802, dianjnsn@aol.com www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com Sedro Woolley Play Day, Sedro-Woolley, WA; 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR 29-30 Extreme Mustang Makeover, Ford Idaho Horse 12-14 EI Combined Driving Event, Ethel, WA; 360-630-4032, www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com/ 1–2 OFEA Series Park, Nampa, ID; www.einw.org home.html Bears Above Ground Dressage Show Fair Mustang & Expo Center www.extrememustangmakeover.com, Clatsop County 12-14 Rendezvous All-Breed Retreat 18th Annual Casual Qualifier I & II & DSHB Yamhill County Fair & Rodeo, 92937 Walluski Loop,& Astoria, OR 97103 512-867-3225 Clinic, Flying Horseshoe Ranch, Cle Elum, Shows, Spokane Sport Horse Farm, Spokane, 2070 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville, OR 29-31 Donida Farm Dressage Festival & EntertainWA; Michelle, WA; gmackie@spokanesporthorse.com, 1 Battle in the Saddle Winter Series206-607-7077, For more or info contact509-993-6786, Jorine at J.Reitman@comcast.net ment I & II, Auburn, WA; www.donidafarm.com https://www.facebook.com/ 509-999-6611, Christel, Oxford Inn 29-31 NW Regional Peruvian Horse Show, Monroe, mustangrendezvous/?fref=ts ccarlson@spokanesporthorse.com Ride for the Kids benefit WA; 253-234-3914, www.nphc.com Pendleton, OR 13 97801Annual Bunker Hill Trail Ride 2016, 4-H Horse Clinic Long Reins & Tricks, Okjen Farm, BellTillamook County Fairgrounds For more info 541-571-2346 or Fundraiser, Olson Quarter Horses, 29-31 NWRA Reining Horse Show, Lynden, WA; Committee ingham, WA; linda@okjenfarm.com 4603 3rd St, Tillamook, OR 97141 Paupapost923@gmail.com www.nwreining.com/shows St. Helens, OR; https://www.facebook.com/ Debbie Spence Dressage Clinic, Molalla, OR; 30 Cowboy Dressage 2016 Saturday Play Days, Bunker-Hill-TrailPoker-Ride-119326111440879/ more info contact Shelley Hurliman at 503-842-2566x3 KarenFor Miller, unlimitedclassics@gmail.com, 1 Clackamas County Horse Expo Rhodes River Ranch, Arlington, WA; 360-47413-14 Equine Trail Sports Show at Butler Hill Eq 503-880-9376 Nick Horsemanship 1 8313m info@rhodesriverranch.com, Lone Oak Arena Center, Burlington, WA; 360-540-6754, show Donida Farm rec. Dressage Wine & Roses 1 & 10am–5:30pm 8775 S OR-211, Molalla, OR 97038 www.rhodesriverranch.com cat22@yahoo.com, 2, USEF qualifier, Auburn, WA; Donohue Horsemanship 30 Elaine Meredith Steele Centered Riding Clinic, www.facebook.com/ButlerHillTrails www.donidafarm.com 6-9 Oregon Quarter Horse Association Show Rhodes River Ranch, Arlington, WA; Elaine, 13-14 International Mountain Trail Assoc. Buckle NW Aerts Rd, Banks, OR WA; 97106 Intro 12980 to Cattle/Ranch Sorting, Ferndale, Eugene, OR, USA Series, Snohomish, WA; Kelly@gratefulpine 208-660-5204, info@rhodesriverranch.com, info@horsesforhealth.com, 310-595-4037, 4 days 4 judges www.rhodesriverranch.com farm.com, www.bolenderhorsepark.com/events www.horsesforhealth.com www.oregon-qha.com 30 Essential Horsemanship Workshop, Friday 13-14 Lilo Fore Clinic, Spokane Sport Horse Farm, Long Reins & Tricks Clinic, Okjen Farm, BellHarbor, WA; sus@freehorsefarm.com, 360Spokane, WA; gmackie@spokanesporthorse. ingham, WA; linda@okjenfarm.com 9 Eugene Horse Auction 378-2968, www.freehorsefarm.com com, 509-999-6611, Christel, 509-993-6786, Columbia County Open Horse Show, Columbia Auction Way, Eugene,ccarlson@spokanesporthorse.com OR 97402 30 Open Games Show, Clover Classic, Mount Washington Horse Co Fairgrounds, St.State Helens, OR;Expo Chris Cooper, Vernon, WA; 360-630-4032 14 Evening Hunter/Jumper County Event Center at the Fairgrounds (503)Clark 397-3726, 14–16 Karen O’Neal Clinic- Sun,Schooling April 23,Show, 2017 Lake Oswego Pioneer Tack Open Schooling Show, AumsHunt Club, Lake Oswego, OR; cccustomcowgirl@hotmail.com 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642 30 Washington State Horse Park ville, OR; 503.749.2780 or 503.931.1568, www.lakeoswegohuntclub.com Fun at the Hunt XC Derby, Lake Oswego Hunt kathys@cceventcenter.org 1202 Douglas Blvd,Washington Cle Elum,Saddle WA 98922 barnesnbarnes2000@yahoo.com, 14MunroLake Club Dressage 2016 Club,360-397-2083 Lake Oswego, OR; For more info contact Natalie 406-599-7694.

OrBridle natmc12@gmail.com http://pioneertackshow.weebly.com Dressage Schooling Show, Trails www.lakeoswegohunt.com www.wastatehorseexpo.com 30-31 Equine Trail Sports Trail Challenge, Roy, WA; State Park, WA; www.lakewashingtonsaddleLake Washington Saddle Club Dressage 2016, info@rustybarranch.com, club.org, heather@newhomesnw.com BridleLegacy Trails State Park, WA; of Legends www.equinetrailsports.com 15 21st Annual SSHF Dressage Spectacular I heather@newhomesnw.com, Will Rogers Event Center with Nick Donohue 31 Colt Starting 4-H Open Performance Show, English in the and II and DSHB Shows, Spokane Sport Horse www.lakewashingonsaddleclub.org Fort Worth, TX Morning, Western in Afternoon, Mount Vernon, Farm, Spokane, WA; gmackie@spokanesportMelissa Cresswick Clinic, Spokane Sport www.ALegacyofLegends.com WA; 360-630-4032 horse.com, 509-999-6611, or Christel, Horse Farm, Spokane, WA; gmackie@spokan509-993-6786, esporthorse.com, Christel, Battle in the509-999-6611, Saddle Winter Series 509ccarlson@spokanesporthorse.com 993-6786, ccarlson@spokanesporthorse.com Oxford Inn 15-20 Northwest Washington Fair, Lynden, WA; AUGUsT 2016 High Desert Classic I, Bend, OR; Dianne JohnPendleton, OR 97801 www.nwwafair.com 3-7 Cascade Classic, Swiftwater Invitational, WA son, 425-823-2802, dianjnsn@aol.com ForCo more info Club 541-571-2346 16-17 Lynden PRCA Rodeo, Lynden, WA; State Horse Park, WA; Barbara Baierle, Franklin Saddle Fun Show,or Pasco, nwwafair.com/events barbarapostentry@frontier.com, Paupapost923@gmail.com WA; ticosrider@gmail.com, 509-521-8216, 19-20 Colt Starting Challenge USA, Rimrock Event www.cascadehorseshows.com www.franklincountysaddleclub.com Canby Barrel Racing Club Sudden Death 3-7 Center, Powell Butte, OR; Cristy 808-269-3408, Great Pacific NW & Western Canadian Morgan Hollywood Hills SC Wednesday Night Poles, Clackamas County Fair Association www.facebook.com/coltstartingchallengeusa, Show, C-Fair, Monroe, WA; bcmorganhorse@ Woodinville, WA; 425-879-0086, 694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, OR 97013 www.coltstartingchallengeusa.com gmail.com, www.facebook.com/HollywoodHillsSaddleClub 19-20 North Idaho Fair Open Horse Show, Coeur www.pacificnorthwestmorganhorseshows.com SarahCBRC1970@gmail.com Martin Dressage Clinic, Training D’Alene, ID; 208-765-4969 5-7 Alternative Horsemanship with Samantha Through Grand Prix, Yelm, WA; Susan ConOregon Quarter Horse Association Show 19-21 Intro to Cattle/Ranch Sorting, Ferndale, WA; Harvey – Clinic #3, Sandpoint, ID; 866-904nors, susanc@lugosoft.com, 360-350-1085 Eugene, OR, USA info@horsesforhealth.com, 310-595-4037, 0111, www.learnhorses.com/Full-ImmersionWSSH Show, Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, www.horsesforhealth.com 4 daysJo4 Hartley, judges (503) 798-1076, Clinics OR; Stacy 5-7 Dressage at the Hunt, USEF/USDF rec., Lake www.oregon-qha.com westernstatestockhorse@live.com, Oswego Hunt Club, Lake Oswego, OR; www.westernstatesstockhorse.com Eugene Horse Auction www.lakeoswegohunt.com Sarah Martin Dressage Clinic, Training thru Auction Way,WA; Eugene, 97402 5-7 Mountain Trail Day 3 Day Clinic at Bolender Grand Prix, Yelm, SusanOR Connors, Horse Park, Silver Creek, WA; 360-269-6156, susan@lugosoft.net, 360-350-1085 Ranch Roping www.bolenderhorsepark.com Annual Fun Ride, BCH St. Helens Chapter, Ka10–11am 5-7 Oregon Welsh Pony & Cob Society, Oregon lama Horse Camp, WA; Judy, trailriding Donohue Horsemanship Horse Center, Eugene, OR; 541-689-9700, buddy@yahoo.com, Nancy, alrust@comcast.

12980buckin-np@hotmail.com NW Aerts Rd, Banks, OR 97106 ohc@oregonhorsecenter.com net, Brian, Alternative Horsemanship w/Samantha Harvey, Clinic #2, Sandpoint, ID; 866-904-0111, www.learnhorses.com/Full-Immersion-Clinics 23-24 Ernst Herrmann Clinic, Summerfield, Farm, Ridgefield, WA; Eileen 360-798-0558, eileenpar@msn.com All Breed Show OET Lewiston State Ride,Roundup, Sisters Cow Camp, Sisters, 23-24 OR; Pat Marquis, 541-815-9398, 2100 Tammany Creek Rd, Lewiston, ID pnr@webformixair.com Darlene for more info Buck Secretary Brannaman Clinic, 208-798-0763 Kittitas Valley Event 24 Center, Ellensburg, WA; buck@marq.net

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