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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 time you let him rest, bring him closer to the Like any problem put his feet to work. Make him realize that bolting just results with their legs.

Curlingyou’re up intohavthis fetal arena.

The second you might get him within 60 feet of with your horse in more work. Aftertime a few repetitions of having to hustle and sweat, he position only makes the horseing react more because hethat feelsinvolves trapped. the arena, and the third time you might get him in the arena. him not wanting to be where you won’t want any part of taking off on you.

You have better control of a panicked horse with just one rein. When

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

want him to go, make the right

you use two reins, it’s easy for a horse to get leverage by lifting his head neck If, once you get thetohorse stopped onetorein, you do feel and dare him move.

If hewith wants move, letnot him. thing easy and the wrong thing and neck up and pushing against the rein pressure you have on his face. Take confident handling the situation from the saddle, there’s nothing him back to where you were working him and hustle wrong difficult. You’ll do that by hustling If you teach your horse how to properly do a One Rein Stop, you’ll with working hishorse feet from ground. his feet.dismounting Instead of and sitting on the andthe saying, “Don’t the feet where he wants always have control of him and behorse’s able to prevent a dangerous situation Check In go!” let him move, and then offer him the chance to stand tobefore be (outside theYou arena) and letting himyour resthorse’s wherenose youto the it happens. should be able to flex still and relax.

You have to give him a reason to want to be want him him to bestop (in moving the arena).

One of the best ways to deter a horse from bolting is to check in in with side, have his feet and soften from the walk, trot and the arena and to relax.

Depending how him every once in a while by asking him to move his feet. As you’re lope.

Anytime aon horse disengages his hindquarters, his gas pedal and you or dosidepass. get himKeep in the arena-shy horse is, youaway from him. It’s like pushing in the walking down the trail, ask him toOnce two-track him balance are your immediately taken arena, do the opposite of might be Without able to get tuned in to you and on his toes. clutch only of a car. a gashim pedal, he can’t go anywhere.

what he expects. The arenawithin 150 feet of the arena If you only ride your horse on autopilot, letting him go down the If a horse is flat out galloping, you’ll have to spiral him down in a shy horse thinks that as before he starts misbehavtrail on a loose rein, he’ll find something to do with his energy and I tighter and tighter circle until he eventually stops. Because he’s going soon as he steps one hoof in ing.

That will be your startso fast, pulling abruptly on one rein could throw him off balance and can guarantee that whatever he finds to do won’t be your idea of a the arena he’s going to have ing Usingtoone rein to to stop. it’llpoint. take longer get his feet good time. to work hard and sweat. direct him, put the horse to Instead, once you get in the work, constantly making him arena, let him relax and get change directions. The more off of him. Loosen the girth you change directions, the and take him back to the more he’ll use the thinking barn. With repetition, he will side of his brain. learn that he has no reason Some examples of exercises to fear the arena. you can use are serpenThe worst thing you could do tines, rollbacks or cantering at this point would be to get circles. You’ll be wasting the horse in the arena and your time if you let the horse then work him really hard. drag his feet and daydream VVictor lexander ictorAA lexanderDVM DVM That would prove to him that about his next meal. Make KKatie ucy atieBB ucyDVM DVM his fear of going in the arena him hustle his feet and give Photo courtesy of Darrel Dodds was correct. him a reason to want to go in Once you’ve built the the arena and relax. horse’s confidence about Work the horse for 15 to With a combined 33+ years ofthe experience going in arena, you can 20 minutes away from the Dr. Alexander and Dr. Bucy travel throughout NW Oregon start working him there. arena and then take him into & SW Washington providing the following services: However, this is a problem the arena and let him rest. that requires regular mainInitially, you might only be tenance.

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Living, Loving and Riding in the Columbia River Gorge First and foremost, I am a student – a student of the horse. As a child I dreamed of being a ‘horse trainer’. I trained toy horses to jump stacks of books, I trained my black lab Daisy to pull my wagon around my backyard and somewhere down the road I trained my husband to put up with my horse addiction – every nauseating bit of it. In my 20s I was adamant on this horse training thing. I breezed through a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science from the renowned Colorado State University. I tried my hand at a few colt starts during my time there and at the end of 4 years, finally decided horse training really wasn’t for me. I wanted more – a deeper understanding to who they are and how they operate, not just train them to do something for me.

I was dabbling in the show world after being given the amazing gift of a young, NRCHA hopeful but burned-out Quarter Horse who had been my project to rehab after colic surgery. Once recovered, we rode the trails in Colorado and became the best of friends – or so I thought. Sure, I gave him everything he needed – or at least that I thought he needed, but looking back I was barely meeting his emotional needs. I just didn’t know what I didn’t know. Lucky for me, he was tolerant, patient and agreeable to most of my inadequacies.

In 2007 we moved to Arizona and we rode the trails and enjoyed the sand in Scottsdale for 5 years. While in Arizona, I took full advantage of the clinic scene during the winter months. Not soon after my first Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic did I realize all I didn’t really know about how horses thought, felt or played. I had previously placed so many anthropomorphic ideas about why they did things that I was just enough off base to sabotage my relationship with my horse. Only then did I realize that was the one key to success I was lacking – the right attitude.

My previous education in horses was scholarly and rooted in the idea of us doing something to them to get what we needed. All of which could be done with relative ease on both horse and human so it seemed okay. My attitude hadn’t changed enough yet to learn to think how my horse thought in an effort to better understand him. I was married at that time to someone who wasn’t quite as thrilled about horses as I would have hoped. It was in the ending of that relationship combined with my newfound knowledge into this horsemanship program that really started to change who I was, as a person and as a horseman.

In 2011 I pursued the Parelli Professionals program and immersed myself in the requirements and dedication it took to gain myself the status of a Licensed Parelli Professional. I not only enjoyed learning every step of the way but I was so excited to be able to share this knowledge with others. So many fellow horsemen around me had struggled with the usual problems and I had been given the tools and knowledge to begin to help them. I finally found what I truly loved to do, teach people.

In 2013 I found myself moving to the Pacific Northwest – beckoned by the cool, rainy weather, trees and lots and lots of GREEN. I was on cloud 9 when I arrived, and I believe my horse was too. I quietly began making friends and explored all the Columbia River Gorge had to offer. I met my (now) husband and truly felt I had found where I was meant to be.

We are very lucky to live in such a unique location and not for a minute have I taken this for granted. We care-take a 5-acre property overlooking a cliff down to the river. On days I ride, I absorb the beauty of the area I call home and allow myself to really feel thankful for what I have. Sometimes when you focus on the negative with your horse you miss all the wonderful things they offer you. When you ride in such a scenic and beautiful place, it causes you to physically stop and take it in more often than you would otherwise.

Having been in the Parelli program for over 10 years, it has taught me so many things – too many to list here but I try to value and share those in different ways as they apply to people (and horses). It has also taught me much about life – my relationships with people, my role at my job and how I have an endless yearning for more knowledge. In essence, it has taught me to be a better learner, a better student and a better listener. None of which was directly taught at all…

This all hit home this past March, during one of those life moments where you just do without thinking. Interestingly it has nothing to do with horses!

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I went on one of those vacations that yanks you out of the dreary wet and grey weather and puts you on the beach, white sand and sparkling turquoise water. My sister was turning 50 and celebrating at a resort south of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. I surprised her by flying down and joining them. My other sister, who lives in New York City also flew down – and also surprised us. It was an epic vacation and exactly what I needed to recharge and connect with my family who I had moved so far away from.

We had just a few days to check the must-do’s off our list: lay on the beach and be delivered endless Piña Coladas, snorkel in the crystal waters of cenotes and tour the Mayan ruins. Of course we did the beach day 2 days in a row and then decided we should be active and go do some touristy stuff. We crammed in a trip to one of the famous cenotes and the ruins on our final day of the trip.

This was an epic day and one that tested my emotional limits.

First, it involved bats, black water and caves. For someone who has identified herself on the Parelli Horsenality™ scale as Right-Brained Extrovert this was quite a stretch for me. I used everything I’ve learned to master my mind and overpower the unknown. We snorkeled on an unbearably hot day in a string of caves filled with turtles, fish and what I recall, millions of bats. They were peacefully sleeping hanging over our heads. It’s quite amazing what your mind is capable of when you get out of its way and just learn to live in the moment.

Bats didn’t fly at my head, fish didn’t bite me and the black vortex didn’t suck me under water. I lived. Funny, this is sometimes how my horse feels after a trail ride, no? Hmm….

The latter half of the day we toured the ruins nearby, they were about 2 hours southwest of Playa del Carmen and called the Coba ruins. We rented bicycles and paid respects to structures far older than we usually touch or see. To my surprise and horror, the biggest pyramid was used for animal sacrifice. I took

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one look at the stairs and went up, hoping to get a view for miles at the top. Once climbed, I reached the top only to discover a heartbreaking sight – a small white dog, covered in mange, ticks and open wounds.

She was walking around amidst us tourists but wouldn’t allow anyone to touch her. She begged for food and water. It crushed me.

I sat down in the shade and was completely discouraged that at the very top of this pyramid this poor, helpless dog lived. In that moment, she came right up to me and put her head in my hands. I whispered to her that I would do everything I could to help her. I gave her some water from my cupped hands and made my way back down to my family. At the bottom we all talked about how sad it all was – not only to see her but lots of stray dogs. She was, however, in much worse shape. From the airport the next day, I emailed a rescue in Playa del Carmen who at first dismissive, decided to help – after I blurted out in an email, “if you go and find her, I’ll adopt her!”

After a successful GoFundMe page was launched, I had the funds secured to make a large donation to the rescue to rehabilitate her.

She recovered over the summer from the mange, tick diseases and worms. In October, I flew to Toronto to pick her up as the rescue made regular drops there. My mom and I had a fantastic road trip driving her back to Portland and to this day, I can’t believe how well “Coba” fits into my life. She was the best ‘gut instinct’ decision I have ever made and I am thankful I have the tools to help her be the best dog she can be.

Horses, dogs, people, my surroundings – they all teach me so much but at the end of the day, if I am not open to being a good learner I won’t hear what they offer. Happy trails…

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Have You Ever Been Kicked?

Dear Julie: This may be a very odd question, but I was curious how many times have you been kicked or caught in the crossfire in your training career?

I’ve been kicked three times, but tonight I got kicked square in the pelvis by a dominant mare who was going after my mare while I was putting a halter on her.

I saw it start to happen, but couldn’t get away fast enough. It is the first time I have considered throwing in the reins because it frustrates me so much.

First Time for Everything One of my earliest memories is of getting kicked by a horse. It was circa 1965. I was 5 or 6 years old and my dad was feeding the horses who had lined up in their tie stalls for their grain. I was watching my dad feed as I wandered aimlessly around the barnyard—right smack into the kick zone of the food-aggressive gelding. Lightning fast, he kicked me square in the stomach—throwing my little stick figure up into the air and landing flat on my behind unceremoniously in the mud. It was the first (but not last) time I got kicked and also the first (but not last) time I got the air knocked out of me. It was, however, the very last time I laid eyes on that gelding. My dad never tolerated unsafe horses. Nonetheless, wrong place, wrong time. Entirely predictable.

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add is that generally when you get kicked, it’s because you were too close to the kick zone when you shouldn’t have been. I know for myself personally, every time I’ve been kicked (and yes, there have been many— far too many to count), it was because I was doing something I shouldn’t have. Also, I would say, that which does not kill you makes you stronger!

Whose Fault Is It? As I said, I’ve been kicked too many times to remember the number.

Anyone who has worked with as many horses over as many decades as I have—handling colts, starting young horses under saddle, desensitizing, catching, gentling, doctoring, loading in a trailer—has been kicked too many times to remember each one. Still, some incidents stand out to me (for the sheer stupidity of my actions which resulted in me being kicked). The good news is that we learn (hopefully) from each stupid mistake so we won’t get kicked that way again!

Another kicking episode that stands out in my memory, was the time I got kicked in the thighs by double barrels, coming from a shod 17-hand black Thoroughbred. His name was Magic and he was a kind and gentle OTTB gelding that belonged to a friend and client. He occupied the biggest stall in my barn (12×14), yet he made it look small. The door out to his run was wide open, but he barely fit out of it (the old barn being built for much smaller horses). I was in the middle of morning chores and his head was buried deep in the feeder as I walked by his stall. I looked at him, eye-to-eye, as I spoke a gentle, “Good morning big guy,” to him. I opened his door, speaking to him again as I reached out to touch his side and move him over so I could grab his dirty water bucket. Whaphumph!!

Although I was absolutely certain that horse had seen me, heard me

and understood me to be opening his stall door, when I reached out to When you are doing groundwork with a horse and when you are touch him I startled him—and he kicked out with both his hind feet. entering a group of horses to catch one, you have extra risk of getting They landed square in the middle of both my thighs and sent me sailing kicked. We do groundwork with horses to move them around and out of the stall, slamming my back into the wall on the other side of control their space, like a dominate horse would. Often in the earlier the barn aisle. In one huge movement, he kicked me out of his stall and stages of groundwork, the horse may feel threatened by the handler. So exploded his 1100-pound, 17-hand frame out of the tiny stall door, into it is not only normal, but to be expected that the horse will kick out. If the run. Even as I was flying backward out of the stall I knew I had you get kicked while doing groundwork, you were in the way and it is done something stupid—made some unreasonable assumptions—and your fault—not the horse’s. that this kind and gentle horse was not at fault. The good news is, I will Another memorable time I got kicked very hard, was doing circling work never make that mistake again. on a 20-year-old beginners’ school horse. I assumed that this gentle old horse wouldn’t kick, but I was wrong. I stepped right into the kick zone, Is Getting Kicked Part of the Sport? then shushed her with the flag. Then she shattered my assumption (but Although horses generally choose flight in response to a threat, they thankfully not my leg). It hurt a lot (and embarrassed me more), but it are perfectly well-equipped to fight. Kicking is one of three defensive was an important lesson to learn—and one I share with my students or offensive “weapons” of the horse, and it is the least deadly. Biting every time I teach circling work. and striking (lashing out with the front feet) are much more dangerous, but fortunately, we see these behaviors less. Horses sometimes kick Going to catch your horse in a group of horses is one of the riskiest aggressively (usually backing up and kicking with double barrels, things you’ll do around horses, especially when you are not familiar with squealing at the same time), but most often kicking is defensive in all of the horses or the pecking order of the herd. I’d suggest taking a flag nature. You see it all the time when a dominant horse comes after the or a whip to keep the other horses in control while you catch your horse. subordinate horse. The subordinate will kick out to buy a little time as Take your time and keep the other horses away—they should respect your space. If not, chase them off with the flag. Your horse will come to he runs away—much like he would kick and run from a predator. understand what you are doing and should cooperate.

Horses kick at each other all the time, mostly as a gesture or threat.

They pull their punches a lot and tend to make contact when they want It Is What It Is to. Generally, when they kick at each other (or at you), it is more of a Kicking does not make a horse bad. It makes him a horse—and all threat or warning and less intent to injure. Often, when they do make horses kick. We know that, we should expect that and we should take contact with a kick, it is to a fleshy or meaty area that can take the punch precautions to keep ourselves safe—All. The. Time. There are sometimes better. But their aim is not perfect and it is not hard to get caught in the when a kicking response is more predictable, and other times when it can crossfire between two or more horses, as in this case. seemingly come out of the blue (usually because we missed the warnings).

Sadly, most people that have been around a lot of horses for a lot of years But the horse’s kick range is a finite space; all you have to do is know have gotten kicked, stepped on or bit. Although I do not believe getting where it is and stay out of it. I’m not saying that with this knowledge and hurt must be a part of this sport (and I believe that most incidents are awareness, you’ll never get kicked again. But by being smart, owning your preventable), getting bumped, bruised and pushed around comes with mistakes (which is the only way to learn from them) and erring on the the territory. Still, if you are smart and learn from your mistakes—and side of caution, it will definitely make you safer! if you keep safety as your highest priority—you will be less likely to get Enjoy the ride! hurt. My father taught me that when it comes to horses, always plan for the worst-case scenario. The more experience with horses you have, the —Julie Goodnight more worst-case scenarios you’ve seen.

Getting Smarter In most of my clinics, I physically show people the kick zone of the horse, so that they are aware of exactly where it is at all times. The horse can reach forward with the hind foot, almost to his front leg; he can reach the full length of his leg to the side; plus, the full extension of his leg back. That makes about a 3- to 4-foot half circle around the hind leg of the horse that is within his kick zone. To be safe around horses, you must always be aware of the kick zone and when you have entered it. For instance, when I clean my horse’s front feet, my head is right in the kick zone. That doesn’t mean I never clean his feet, but that I am aware of it and monitoring the horse while my head is at risk.

Trainer and Clinician -About Julie Goodnight Goodnight is the popular RFD-TV host of Horse Master airing Monday nights. Goodnight travels the USA sharing her no-nonsense horsemanship training with riders of all disciplines.

Goodnight has ridden in many different saddles-- she’s experienced in dressage and jumping, racing, reining, cow horse, colt-starting, and wilderness riding. Goodnight grew up on the hunter-jumper circuits in Florida, but is now at home in the West. She and her husband, Rich Moorhead, live in the mountains in Salida, Colorado. Both love versatility ranch horse competitions and riding cow-horses.

Explore her online library and many training videos at http://TV.JulieGoodnight.com; be sure to sign up for the free monthly training news at http://JulieGoodnight.com and please subscribe to the free YouTube channel at http://YouTube.com/JulieGoodnight.

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Jec Aristotle Ballou | Fitness & Performance for Equine Athletes

Are the Hind Legs Pushing Equally?

Equal Forces Makes Correct Movement

Challenges when a horse cannot collect or extend his stride with ease, not to mention travel in truly straight alignment, most often arise from unequal use of his hind legs. In other words, he pushes harder off one hind leg than the other. This is akin to we humans using one of our hands more to accomplish tasks (in my case, I’m right-handed). We end up stronger, more confident, and coordinated with that limb.EMMA’s CHAnCE DvD

you will be dialing your horse’s energy up and down. The exercise is as simple as that. You will practice in all three gaits (or four, for gaited horses) asking the horse to travel in three distinct speeds: very slowly, moderately, and briskly. I always suggest that students think of these speeds as the gear on their cars, shifting smoothly between each gear.

For instance, begin in a slow jog with your horse. Ask him to jog as slowly as he can while maintaining the gait and not stuttering to the walk.

Proceed like this for about 40 strides and then shift up one gear, adding about 2mph to your speed. Ride another 40 strides and then shift up one more gear, again adding 2mph. Then begin shifting back down through DOLLAr the gears, dialing the THE speedEiGHTY down the same CHAMway you added it on.

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What about the quality of his strides underneath forever when she forms an unasymmetries suddenly become major impediments, and the horse you?—at any point did they feelyour choppy or because stilted, the or tight like they were likely bond with an abused horsemost in Then, mark calendar, CHANCE,These debutingcreative on DVD movie is just about here... commonly develops compromised waysEMMA’S of moving. a struggle for your horse? and digital July 5 from Sony Pictures workarounds put strain on his joints and increase tension in Grammuscle Taking inventory likeHArrY Home Entertainment, Greer this while practicing the Fore and Aft exercise will AnD snOWMAn groups that make him even more asymmetrical. mer (TV’s “Awkward,” Life Partners) The Magical story of the Cinderella provide you valuable clues about whether or not your horse is using his hind stars as Emma, a young woman who Horse Sometimes we inadvertently contribute tomust unequal use of the hind legs legs equally and, if not, which leg he might prefer. With this information, complete community service at a horse ranch following dare of Snowman tells the storyexercises of a heartwarming by over-schooling certain exercises or riding the horse past thea point weHarry can &then devise specific to help friendship him find symmetry. The first gone wrong. As she spends more time at the ranch, Emma bonds between Dutch immigrant Harryfeel deLeyer andwe Snowman, the plow muscular fatigue. with Other times, horses mature on their own learning to step is learning through where need to improve him, and the tools Chance, an abused horse that won’t let anyone else ride him. horse originally bound for slaughter, whom Harry rescues. The film push off the ground more forcefully with by a preferred leg. InEmma either explores I’ve offered above will help you do this.

When the ranch is threatened a predatory hind horse-buyer, the unforeseen champion within both of them. hatches a plan to save and putthat the buyer of business for In 1956, Harry rescued Snowman off a truck bound for the case, good training ensures week toit week the out horse is developing --good. glue factory, paying only $80 for him. In less than two years, the equal force and power in both hind legs. duo went on to win the Triple Crown of show jumping and set world Read more from Jec at www.jecballou.com EMMA’S CHANCE also stars Missi Pyle (Gone Girl, The Artist), records. Along the way, a life-long and endearing friendship flourSo how do we go Joey about this?

My books offer several helpful exercises to Lawrence (TV’s Melissa and Joey” and Blossom”), Jennifer ished between assist. The first step, however, is and thata the rider The learns to feeland if Lia andMarie when Taylor (TV’s “Two Half Men”, Waterboy) Harry and Snowman. It is a friendship that changes both of Johnson (TV’s “AwesomenessTV,” Expelled).

Thethe film same will pre-force their lives forever. the horse is not flexing and pushing off both hind legs with Jec Ballou delivers straightforward tools to help equine athletes across multiple miere at the Bentonville Film Festival May 3, 2016.

Harry may have rescued Snowman from slaughter as an while traveling in a particular gait. disciplines through nationwide clinics, private coaching, and published resources. unwanted horse; but he will tell you today that Snowman made a While volunteering at a horse rescue, Emma forms an unlikely Combining expertise in horse fitness classical winner of Harry. an Harry & Snowman is a story of theand power of love, dressage, her methods Here is an effective way to do that.

We dressage trainers usually refer to bond with an abused horse that won’t let anyone else ride him. and the bond of friendship. deliver riders measurable success in an environment that prioritizes kindness this exercise as asking thenew horse toand travel “fore and aft.”

That describes Gaining skills confidence, Emma hatches a plan to re-how deem herself and ultimately save the ranch she’s grown to love. to the horse.

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NORTHWEST HORSE FAIR & EXPO 2018!

Celebrating the Spirit of the Horse!

Join the “round-up” of horse lovers, as the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Akins Trailers, gallops into Albany, Oregon, March 23 through 25, 2018 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center! “Now in our 19th year in Albany, the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo is packed with good old-fashioned horse fun!” said John Cloe, Event Founder and Manager. “The Northwest Horse Fair is a family-friendly event, with activities for horse enthusiasts of all ages! Expo attendees can take in top-notch horse trainers, see exciting equine entertainment, breed demos, and a model horse show, plus shop at our gigantic trade show!”

World-Class Riders & Trainers!

“Audiences can anticipate first-class clinicians from across the U.S., sharing their riding and horse training expertise in clinics, seminars and demonstration at the Northwest Horse Fair”, said Mr. Cloe. “We’re excited to feature Josh Lyons (TN) of Lyons Legacy, who will headline the clinicians, presenting General Horsemanship clinics.

In addition, Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez (CO) will feature Dressage; Steve Rother (WA) will conduct General Horsemanship clinics; Elizabeth Graves (MN) will work with Naturally Gaited Horses; Julie Alonzo (OR) will offer Working Equitation clinics; and Bonnie Davis (CA) will give lectures on Horse Camping. In addition, radio and on-line TV host of Speaking with Horses, Wayne Williams (WI), will be on hand.”

Josh Lyons learned from the best, working along side his father John Lyons for years, riding, teaching clinics, and working at horse expos.

Josh has expanded the John and Josh Lyons Certification Program to Tennessee, and he’s in high demand for the certification program, clinics, and performance training. Josh’s understanding of the horse’s mind and ability to bring out the best in both riders and horses is unrivaled.

Through years of dedicated work, Josh Lyons has become one of the most talented horse trainers and clinicians in the world! Josh will provide multiple clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, including: “Leads & Lead Changes”; “The 5 Releases in Horse Training to Unlock Your Horse’s Whole Potential”; “Best Ground Exercises for Riding a Confident & Safe Horse”; “Speed Control & Transitions”; and “5 Foundation Exercises for Every Horse & Rider Team”.

Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez is a licensed USEF “S” judge with the added designations for Young Horse, Equitation, and Freestyle. She is also an “R” Sport Horse Breeding judge and “R” Western Dressage judge. Debbie has competed several horses through Grand Prix level, and has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Rider Medals.

Debbie will conduct daily clinics at the expo: “The Training Scale: How to Improve Your Basics & the Most Commonly Seen Problems”; “From the Judge’s Eye: Movements from First & Second Levels”; and “Evaluating Gaits - What to Look For in a Dressage Prospect”.

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their horses by educating themselves. He is not limited to a specific discipline or breed of horse, and has been successful over the last two decades helping people of all ages develop a more willing partnership with their horse. Steve will present three riding clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair: “Developing Rider Confidence” and “Wild to Willing –the Difference Between Starting a Wild and a Domestic Horse”; and “Overcoming Extreme Issues”; plus Steve will give two lectures: “Horse Psychology: How to Think Like a Horse”; and “If Horses Could Talk”.

Elizabeth Graves is a gaited horse judge, clinician, trainer, gait inspector, competitor and pleasure rider. She has over 30 years experience as a licensed judge with multiple gaited and non-gaited breeds throughout the United States and Canada. Elizabeth trains and conducts clinics and expos nationally and internationally. Her guiding mission is to educate horses and people on working together as a team peacefully and humanely. She strives to bring a higher standard of horsemanship to all who want to learn how to ride their horses in a sound and stress-free manner. Elizabeth’s clinics at the Northwest Horse Fair will include: “Learning to Ride the Easy Gaited Horse from the Top Down”; “Rating the Easy Gaited Horse Through Upward & Downward Transitions”; and “The 6 Essential Elements of Easy Gaited Horsemanship”.

Elizabeth will also offer a discussion, answering questions about Easy Gaited Horses.

Julie Alonzo has been actively involved in Working Equitation (WE) since its introduction to the United States. She is the Founder and 2017 elected President of WE United, the national governing body for the sport in the United States. Julie will provide clinics on Friday and Saturday, teaching how to ride specific elements of Working Equitation. Julie will also provide a lecture: “Working Equitation From the Judge’s Perspective”.

Bonnie Davis has been an avid trail rider and horse camper for over 50 years, having 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, on Horsecamping preparation, and related details.

The Mustang Adoption Challenge!

“We’re pleased to once again offer the Mustang

Adoption Challenge, presented by the non-profit organization, Teens and Oregon Mustangs!” said Mr. Cloe. “This year we’ll see new horses, new competitors and new challenges!” The event features youth and adults working with wild mustangs acquired through the program, in December. Contestants have just three months to train their horses for a series of competitive events held at the Northwest Horse Fair. Contest Divisions include Youth In- Hand; Teen InHand; Teen Riding and Adult Riding. The Challenge kicks off Thursday evening March 22 with Showmanship and Body Condition judging, then Friday the competition includes Youth In-Hand, Teen In-Hand and Freestyle contests. Competitors will square off in Teen Riding and the Purina Body Conditioning Showdown, on Saturday morning, and the Adult Riding division will be featured Saturday evening. Mr. Cloe continued, “On Sunday, the results of the competition are announced, along with award presentations for all divisions. Then, spectators will have a chance to take a mustang home, through the live auction held immediately after the Challenge results are announced, on Sunday March 25!” For more information on the Mustang Adoption Challenge 2018, go to http:// www.teensandoregonmustangs.org.

BreyerWest is Back!

BreyerWest will return to the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo for 2018! BreyerWest is a fun model horse event featuring model horse hobby demonstrations, model horse shows and fun equinerelated workshops, for kids and adults. On Friday, BreyerWest will feature the Open Model Horse Show. All 3 days of the expo, free Stablemates Painting will be open to kids 18 and under, in the BreyerWest area, where participants can customize their own miniature model horse to take home!

Saturday and Sunday will also feature various handson workshops and free demos with hobby experts.

And Sunday will feature the Youth/Novice Model Horse Show, a great event for young people to get started with model horse showing. For additional information and a full schedule of BreyerWest 2018 events, go to https://www.breyerhorses.com/ breyerwest18

Creative Entertainment with Horses!

Exhilarating equine entertainment is always a family favorite at the Northwest Horse Fair, promising to

provide equine delights to spectators young and old!

Mr. Cloe noted, “This year, audiences can enjoy the lively “dynamic duo”, Spanky and Dally: a miniature horse and daring little dog, as they entertain with amazing tricks, fun, and humor. Don’t miss as Dally the dog jumps up onto Spanky’s back for a doggone good ride over jumps!!” The BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe will provide captivating performances, as their horses waltz into the arena, sashaying in time to music. Their colorful costumes will complement their stunning steeds, as flashy highstepping horses strut their stuff! Then, ramping it up a notch, the Rim Rock Riders Drill Team will perform precision patterns to music, zigzagging through the arena, with electrifying speed! And “Endo the Blind” – a horse with no eyes - will be ridden and shown at liberty, by his owner. Endo and his owner put on an amazing demonstration, exhibiting extraordinary communication and trust!

Learn About Horses! Breed Showcase & Stallion Review “Between other events, we’ll feature demos with magnificent horses – with flowing manes, showing fancy footwork, some dressed in silver and clever costumes!” said Mr. Cloe. The wide variety of

equine breeds will exhibit their respective strengths, demonstrating the beauty and diversity of equine, in the Breed Showcase and Stallion Reviews. Mr. Cloe continued, “Plus the stall barn that houses the horses, will be open for the public to visit horses up close and personal, and visit with their owners and trainers.”

Sunday March 25 is KMTR Youth Day! Children 12 and under get in free that day when accompanied by a paying adult. In addition, 4-H and Pony Club members aged 13 to 18 years, can get in free Sunday, with their club ID cards.

Shop ‘til You Drop!

Info Hours for the Northwest Horse Fair are: Friday March 23, from 10am to 8pm; Saturday March 24, from 9am to 8pm; and Sunday March 25, from 9am to 6pm. For ticket information, schedules and more details about the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, go to www.equinepromotions.net, email jjcloe@equinepromotions.net, call 765-655-2107, or join us for late breaking details and excitement, on Facebook (Northwest Horse Fair & Expo (NWHF)) and Twitter (@NWHorseFair).

The largest equine-related trade show in the Northwest will feature dozens of shopping booths encompassing two buildings! Vendors from all over the U.S. and Canada will provide a shopping paradise for expo attendees! Among the wideranging shopping treasures for horse enthusiasts will be: trailers, clothing for rider and horse, saddles, bridles, feed, farm supplies and products, gifts, home décor items, services and much more!

Admission Discounts!

Friday March 23, expo attendees can bring a nonperishable food item to the admission gate and get a dollar off their ticket price. All donations go to the Albany Helping Hands Homeless Shelter. Then

Hours & More

Sponsors for the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo 2018 are: Akins Trailer Sales, the presenting sponsor; Beelart Embroidery, the official event embroiderer; KMTR-TV, Youth Day sponsor; KRKT; Logan Coach Trailers; The Northwest Horse Source, the official publication of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo; Phoenix Inn & Suites, the hosting hotel for the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo; and Wilco.

Photos by Alise Lamoreaux

(Top Right) Black Horse Carousel: The BlackPearl Friesian Dance Troupe in colorful costumes, will provide captivating performances as their stunning steeds, strut their stuff at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo 2018!

(Top Left) Breyerfest Judge: The Northwest Horse Fair 2018 will host BreyerWest 2018: a fun model horse event, featuring model horse shows, model horse hobby demos and equine-related workshops for kids and adults!

(Bottom Left) Tiny Trio on 2 legs: The Northwest Horse Fair 2018 offers daily performances by the “Dynamic Duo” - “Spank & Dally”, entertaining with tricks, fun and humor!

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Mustang Maddy: Preserving our American Heritage RIDGEFIELD WA: Ask Madison Shambaugh what is the secret to her success as both a nationally recognized liberty horse trainer and advocate for wild Mustangs and she will tell you it is COMMUNICATION. Specializing in working with Mustangs, “Mustang Maddy,” a featured presenter at the WA State Horse Expo, March 2–4, 2018, has made it her life's mission to communicate the plight of America’s wild horses and showcase the mustang as a talented breed that’s perfect for riders of all backgrounds. “There is nothing quite like the bond you can create between a once-wild horse and a human,” says Madison. “The patience and complete trust it takes to build that relationship is incredible.”

All the mustangs in the competition are put up for auction to find them homes. Madison used her prize money to bid for Terk. The bidding came down to two people—Madison and another woman. The woman backed out of the bidding when she saw that Madison was hanging onto Terk and crying.

In 2016, Madison won the Freestyle Championship on Takoda. Again, unable to say goodbye to a horse she bonded with, she purchased Takoda.

It came of no surprise to anyone that she also purchased the Mustang mare, Amira, who she competed on in the 2017 competition.

For the 2017 Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge Madison decided she wanted to challenge herself and work with a three-strike Mustang mare. A three-strike Mustang, meaning after three adoption events, Amira was available for purchase by meat buyers, because no one wanted her. In There are plenty of clinicians in the world, but where Madison excels addition to working with a more difficult horse, Madison also wanted most is in her clear and effective teaching style. Keenly aware of the need to see if she could start Amira without using any tack—on the ground to communicate with humans in order to help train horses, Madison and while riding. “My experiment yielded results beyond imagination. pursued a degree in general communications from Purdue University in I am calling this method the ‘Liberty Start.’ Its purpose is not to avoid any type of guidance with halters, bridles, etc., but rather to smooth the West Lafayette, Indiana. transition horses go through in learning to live in the human world,” What she discovered is that the basic learning and behavioral theories explained Madison. Proof of her success was taking home the 2017 she learned in school for humans also applies to horses. Applying these Extreme Mustang Makeover Freestyle Champion dressed as Cinderella concepts to her training toolbox, Madison developed “Five Golden Rules” riding with no tack. for training a horse. These five easy rules stress that successfull training involves motivation and communication. Learn what is motivating the “Two of the most memorable moments in my working with horses was my horse—in other words—what’s in it for them. Then learn how to clearly first ride on Amira without her ever having worn a halter and our ride at Mustang Magic. Completely life changing! That night I also realized what communicate what you would like the horse to do. a big impact her story had on people. It took us two hours to get back to At the WA State Horse Expo be sure to ask Madison about how, in her our stall because so many little girls wanted to come meet “Cinderella” quest to fully understand wild horse behavior, she added some stripes to and her amazing horse! her herd—Grant’s zebras Zena and Zeus.

Be sure to attend the WA State Horse Expo and meet this amazing Zebras are an undomesticated species that react dramatically different trainer. Madison will be giving clinics all three days of the event and will than wild or domesticated horses. Still, careful observation and application be available to meet and talk with attendees. of her Five Golden Rules helped her develop a bond with the zebras and The Horse Expo features nationally ranked clinicians and speakers create the First-ever equine liberty team that includes zebras. including Madison, David Lichman, Brandi Lyons and Louis Bruhnke.

According to Madison, she had to learn how to train horses through the In addition, the always popular Steve Rother, Jessica Wisdom, Morgan school of hard knocks. Her first horse was green broke and she soon and her blind horse Endo, and Dally and Spanky will be returning. New discovered why old time horse hands use the saying, “green on green this year, Steve Rother is designing a competitive Equine Challenge with equals black and blue.” over $10,000 in cash and prizes to the top competitors.

Not one to back down from a challenge, Madison eventually found Love Horses! Expo goers will be treated to amazing acts performed the right horse. Jump forward a few years and the Extreme Mustang by beautiful horses each day of the Expo. With even more riders and Makeover competition caught her eye and so began her love affair with spectacular horses, the very popular Saturday Night show will be bigger Mustangs. It took her a couple of tries to complete the competition— and better than ever. The Red, White and Blue Showcase (tickets sold she suffered a broken leg one year (unrelated to the competition) and a separately) promises to be a “Can’t Miss” event. neurological problem with her assigned Mustang the next. Persistence paid off. On her third attempt at the competition, Madison and her With that, bring the family, watch a Clinician in action, meet them in the mustang Terk, took home several titles from the 2015 Mustang Makeover presentation pen, attend a seminar, shop in the Marketplace, play in the Kid’s Corral, visit the Chuck Wagon and catch fun equine performances.

Competition: The 2018 Horse Expo promises three full days of fun activities and 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover Young Guns (Youth) Champion education for the horse enthusiast!

2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover Rookie Champion For more information about the WA State Horse Expo, including ticket information visit wastatehorseexpo.com 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover Fan Favorite; and Oftentimes, the public perception of mustangs is negative—that they’re unusable, castaways or “range rats.” Madison is on a mission to shine the light on the unlimited talents these horses possess.

2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover Freestyle Champion

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Terk, Madison Shambaugh's 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover Champion Mustang, decides to take a quick snooze during a break in their liberty training. Photo by Impulse Photography.

Madison Shambaugh (Mustang Maddy) decides to join Terk in a quick nap. Photo by Impulse Photography.

“Mustang Maddy� Madison Shambaugh. Photo by Impulse Photography.

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Breeding Your Mare This Season?

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Barb Crabbe, DVM | Vet Corner Q & A

Tail Wringing

Question: My 9-year-old gelding backC ororner unsteadyQ with&your BAPHA arB C raBBe, bouncing DVM on | his Vet a hands at the faster gaits. If you holds his tail in the air and wrings it horse no longer lashes his tail when he’s being ridden by someone different, around whenever he lopes or gallops you may need to work on your own riding skills. under saddle. Sometimes he will lift it 5. Schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for an examination. The when we are walking or jogging, but that fact that his tail wringing behavior escalates as his pace increases makes me isn’t so much of a problem. He also holds believe that he is probably in pain. Both subtle lameness and back pain are Question: I just moved barns, around and may have gotten away with state-to-state travel without paperwork it in the air when he’s running common of pain thatwork. can lead to ifthis type behavior.

If your vet doesn’t always And you do of get caught fines mythe new trainerbut is taking allstart of hisswishing stu- in the past, itcauses pasture, doesn’t can’t identifyHere any problems during antoexamination, askabout him or her about can be steep. are a few details keep in mind traveldents to a big show in Canada next it unless I’m riding him. He doesn’t an analgesic trial.

This involves treating your horse with an analgesic throughout the Pacific Northwest so you can have everything in such week. along, seem He’s lame invited or sore me and to it go doesn’t seem ing as phenylbutazone for road: a period of time in order to determine whether pain order before you hit the buttomy vet is telling me I don’t have hinder his performance, although I’m is present and underlying the behavior. If your horse’s tail wringing stops time towe getwould the necessary sure do better inpaperwork the show ring when he’s on the medication it’s a clear and sign negative that he’s inCoggin’s pain. Your vet can Travel to Oregon: A health certificate test completed in order to cross the borif he would just hold his tail quiet. I’ve help you determine what additional steps you should take toHorses discover the are required.

Your Coggin’s test must be within six months. derbeen withtold mythis horse.

Is this really true? is just a bad habit, and that source of your horse’s problem.

I’ve traveled backI and there’s nothing can forth do to between fix it, but I from Washington and Idaho are exempt from the Coggin’s testing requirement.

Oregon and Washington without any Tail wringing or lashing can be a major problem in show horses that has can’t help thinking there must be some paperwork and it’shenever some serious ethical and welfare issues. Some individuals in the horse show solution. at Doallyou why does been this? Is to choose Washington: A health certificate and negative Coggin’s a problem. I’ve even crossed the Travel world to control tail wringing using unethical practices such as there anything I can do to make him stop? are required.

The Coggin’s test must be within a year.

Horses border into California without being testinjecting the nerves that control the muscles of the tail with a local anesthetic Answer: Horses wring tails to perform number different fromto Oregon and Idaho are exempt from Coggin’s testing re- with stopped.

If I really can’tuse get their the paperwork I need,acan’t I go of anyway prevent movement.

Some will even go the so far as to block the tails important functions, including control, and communication. I suspect quirement. and just take my chances thatinsect I won’t get caught? alcohol or even cut them to destroy their ability to function. The tail will that your horse is using his tail to communicate with you, and the position then hang down quietly when the horse is working—the perfect picture of to California: A health certificate and negative Coggin’s test Answer: to disappoint you, but travel across border into of his tail, Sorry in addition to his circumstances can help youthe to determine what Travel calm and relaxation. Unfortunately, it also means the horse can’t use his tail both required. Your Coggin’s test must be within a year.

Canada always he’s trying to say.requires appropriate paperwork. You’ll definitely be are to perform its important function of fly control, in addition to preventing stopped, and if you try to “take your chances” you’ll be turned away.

When your horse is in the field, he is aroused, excited and probably playful. him from communicating that he might be in pain. Fortunately, there’s a You can even have problems if the paperwork isn’t completely cor- Travel to nevada: A health certificate and negative Coggin’s test In these conditions, he’ll hold his tail straight up in the air just as you simple method for testing tail function that will help detect a “nerved” tail rect—with every “i” dotted and “t” crossed. You can be held for are both required. Your Coggin’s test must be within six months. describe.

If he’s feeling insecure about a situation, he might hold his trail that can be used on the show grounds to help minimize this practice. many hours at the border over something as simple as an inaccurate straight back him and or bend it. Thisand could be horse what you to work idaho: A health certificate and test areis most description of behind your horse on aflex, health certificate, your willsee Travel As you with your horse, just keep in negative mind thatCoggin’s his tail wringing when he’sto walking or the jogging. he for begins to lash his tail, he’scalled sending required.

YourofCoggin’s testofmust be withinmay a year. be forced stand in trailerWhen waiting a veterinarian to be likely a sign some source irritation—and be dueHorses to pain.from Your goal message that he’s annoyed. message toyou should take Oregon Washington exempt frominthe Coggin’s testing toyou thethe border for an inspection beforeThis you is area allowed cross. shouldand be to discover andare remove the cause order to eliminate this rebehavior. veryNot seriously as ityour couldvet eventually become serious threat to misbehave. only that, is correct that a aweek most likely will not quirement.

During theget ground, a lashing tail is often warning of a kick. give youhandling enough from time to everything completed.

Inaorder to obtain aInCanadian health youlashing must tail firstproblem, have a negative order to deal withcertificate, your horse’s your first Cogjob is to Travel to Montana: A health certificate and Coggin’s test are both gin’s test what result.is causing This blood antibodies Equine of required. Your Coggin’s test must be within a year. In addition, a discover him test to bedetects irritated.

It could against be the presence If no brand inspection is available in Infections Anemia, deadly disease that can to bethe transmitted other Veterinary Services other horses (socialaaggression), an objection work youtoare asking brand inspection is required.Equine horses, and hasor been effectively controlled since this of mandahim to perform, something causing him pain.

Take thetype following steps to your state of origin, one should be obtained upon arrival in Montana tory testing began inunderlying the 1980’s.cause Youofmust have the original papers try to determine the his behavior; from the lab indicating negative results to send the USDA offices. In 6-month Passports: If you will be crossing state lines multiple 1. Ride alone in the arena. he continues lash his tail even when times throughout the season, a six month passport is available that order tohim obtain a Coggin’s test,Ifyour vet must to first draw blood from he ishorse not surrounded you laboratory. can rule-out Testing social aggression your and sendby it other to an horses, approved sent di- as will allow unlimited travel between Oregon, Washington, Idaho, a cause behavior.

If, generally however, he only lashes when he’s in a Montana and California. Coggin’s test requirements to accompany rectly to of thehis State Lab will take 2-3 dayshis to tail obtain results. he may simplyovernight be annoyed by other horses close by. from In thisacase, Ifgroup you are in a hurry, results may be available com-you the 6-month passport will vary with your state of origin (see above). might be able to minimize his tail wringing mercial laboratory at an additional cost. in the show ring by keeping a In addition, Montana requires a lifetime brand inspection and you wider youhas andthe other riders. Coggin’s A red ribbon his tail might Asdistance soon asbetween your vet required testonresults, h/ must apply for a permit number online in order for the six month alsomust help warn to keep theirwith distance. she then others send this, along a completed Canadian Health passport to be valid.

Certificate and appropriate fees to the USDA offices for approval by 2. Take him on a nice, relaxing trail ride. If he’s objecting to the arena work Sound confusing? It is! And summer is a busy time, with horsa Federal Veterinarian—a process that can also take several days to you ask him to perform, he shouldn’t continue to lash when he’s out on the complete. Once the documents have been approved and endorsed, es traveling to horse shows, rodeos and many other events. Don’t trail. If he continues to wring his tail only when you ask him to work in the they’ll be sent back to your veterinarian and you can be on your way. let confusion and a lack of paperwork hamper your summer plans. arena, he’s irritated by his work demands. If it’s the work that’s making him If you want to try to expedite the process, there are a few things Consult with your veterinarian well ahead of your anticipated traveling cranky, your training schedule You may to modify dates, and plan ahead. Your vet can help you decide on the most efyou canexamine do. Obviously, it helps if your carefully. horse already hasneed a negative your schedule or back down a little your work demands until hecopies becomes ficient plan to cover any trip you have scheduled. You’ll not only save Coggin’s test result available (andon you can locate the original a more willing partner.

You might consult with a professional trainer of his paperwork). If not, requesting an overnight test can save a to money, you’ll also save the stress of trying to obtain the proper docuhelporyou whether FedEx you aretoasking more than to he the is capable day two.determine Using overnight ship paperwork USDA of ments in a hurry—and won’t risk missing out on all the fun! performing.

As you work to include a lot is of generally positive rewards offices for approval can with also him, help,tryalthough there no to help him begin the work.

Dr. Barb Crabbe DVM way to insure thattoaenjoy request to move your paperwork to the top of Barb Crabbe, DVM, a practicing equine veterinarian and the priority list will be heard.

On rare occasion, you can try to make 3. Check your tack very carefully to make sure it fits properly. You might even Dr.isJennifer Posey DVM an with the USDA, drive the papersIfto tryappointment riding him bareback to see if his and tail lashing continues. hethe onlyoffices lashes his owner of Pacific Crest Sporthorse in Oregon City, Oregon. She is Lindsey Moneta to many national horse DVM publications includyourself located in Tumwater, Washington the Pacific tail when(currently he’s wearing the saddle, it’s possible his saddle isforcausing pressure a frequent contributor Dr. Northwest).

This option counted on as available, and pain. If this is the case,can’t ask abe saddle fit expert forroutinely advice, and experiment ing Horse and Rider Magazine and Dressage Today, and is the auwww.pacificcrestsporthorse.com Guide to Equine Veterinary Medicine” however, and tack generally requires a “favorthat request” your veteri- thor of The Comprehensive with different until you find something keeps from him comfortable. published by Sterling Publishing. Her articles have won numerous narian’s office.

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Charles Wilhelm

Ten Secrets Every Horse Wants Its Owner to Know – Part II Last time I discussed six important “secrets” or training tips to help you build a great relationship with your horse. The last four tips round out the secrets to successful training and an enjoyable experience with your horse.

It is never, ever the horse’s fault – This principle is difficult for many people to understand and accept.

Simply put “It is never, ever the horse’s fault” no matter what happens.

When you use human language to communicate with your horse there is no communication. I have seen people love on their horses with pats, kisses, hugs and treats but that behavior rarely creates any type of relationship with a horse.

It is never, ever the horse’s fault because horses communicate in an entirely different way than humans. Humans have an intellectual and rational mind.

We evaluate a situation and deduce what to do. Horses don’t have that ability. They can’t look at something and figure it out. What a horse can figure out is the maneuver you are teaching when you use their language.

When you use pressure/release, you are consistent, patient and you control the feet, the horse can quickly learn a lesson you are teaching. It is amazing to watch the progress when you apply these principles. This is why it is never,

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ever the horse’s fault.

Correcting undesirable behavior – Correcting undesirable behaviors is an important part of working with a horse. Whether the horse is wild or domestic, they all buck, rear, bite, kick and strike. It is how they come from the factory, as I like to say. We need to “civilize” them or teach them manners so that they are safe for us to be around. We train them using their language, as this is what works for them.

Correcting is an important concept, like any of these secrets. It is not a punishment. When one horse in a pasture gets in the space of another horse that is more dominant, the dominant horse will turn around and kick to correct the behavior. The horse is simply saying, “stay out of my space.”

Using the principles discussed above, you need to teach your horse to behave properly, for your safety as well as his own. This is true whether you are on the ground or in the saddle.

Strong work ethic – You won’t succeed at anything, especially working with horses, without a strong work ethic. All the principles I have discussed above require dedication and a tremendous amount of commitment. It is a real mental game learning to use the horse’s language. It is easy to forget that horses learn differently than we do. Earlier I discussed patience and perseverance and they go right along with a strong work ethic. It takes time, energy and consistency on your part.

Have fun – The last principle is the most important and that is to have fun.

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the development of the relationship, your horse will become very enjoyable to be around. As the relationship develops, your horse will trust and respect you. Your horse will want to be with you and will display a willingness to please. You don’t get this type of behavior trying to please a horse with carrots or cookies.

I have one last example before I close. Some years ago I worked with a grey mare named Zody. This mare had one of the worst problems I have ever seen with what we call cinchiness. Sometimes a horse gets agitated with just a saddle on its back but more often than not a horse will react when you reach down to tighten the cinch. Horses feel the pressure and this makes some very fearful. Zody was a classic example of this. She would rear up and go over backwards to get away from the cinch. Zody also had a severe bridling issue. When I attempted to bridle her she would violently shake her head back and forth. One day she cold cocked my training partner and knocked her flat.

I saw Zody a couple of years after she left the barn, and after she had been in pasture for a year breeding. After a full year without being saddled or bridled, and two years after the training ended, she barely flinched when we cinched up the saddle. Beyond lowering her head quietly, she had no response to the bridle. This lesson really struck home for me. It has kept me working with horses that many other trainers had given up on. Horses do have a different learning curve and sometimes a few weeks can make all the difference. You must be consistent, persistent and patient. You must do whatever it takes to make it clear to the horse what you are asking and why the horse should trust and respect you.

Here are the ten secrets:

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Follow through

Control the feet and you control the mind

3. Patience and perseverance I had been working with Zody for a while and had not seen much progress.

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Use of pressure I really wanted to give up on her. I was not seeing the type of improvement I expected. The owner was insistent that I continue as the mare was supposed 5. Appropriate release of pressure to be really nice and she wanted me to keep trying to get through to her. Just as people have different learning curves, horses do too. A few weeks later 6. It is never, ever the horse’s fault I saw a huge improvement. I was ready to call it a success when suddenly 7. A strong work ethic Zody reverted to her previous behaviors with cinching and bridling. Once 8. Correcting Undesirable Behavior more I wanted to call it quits but the owner pleaded for another few weeks.

Within the next few weeks we settled her emotional issues and the owner 9. Have fun took her home.

- Charles Wilhelm

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Riding the Camp Lake Trail

The Camp Lake Trail is a spectacular highLuckily for all of us, this area was not burned by the 2017 Milli Fire, elevation Central Oregon thatCoffers a trail T should and Ktrail IM M CARREL | soHthe ORSE RAILbe Gopen UIDE Baccessible OOKS when summer comes and truly memorable horseback experience. This the high-country snows melt. As you ride, please send a mental ride will take you through old growth forest, thank-you to the hard-working volunteers who use cross-cut saws to past fractured rock outcroppings, across a clear the fallen trees that block this Wilderness trail. glacier-fed creek, and above timberline to a Getting There pretty lake surrounded by the Three Sisters.

Kelsay Valley Campground and oloThe Lake and beyond. canTrailhead, detour from the trail to12 see thesouth The close-up views of Middle Sister’s ride starts at PoleYou Creek located about miles Trailhead provides access to wonderful pretty Crystal Springs, and you can ride to the west end of the glaciers are a bonus. of Sisters, Oregon. From Sisters, drive west on Hwy. 242 (McKenzie trail riding in the Mt. Thielsen WilderlakeHwy.) and get a burger at the Lemolo Lake Resort restaurant.

In 1.5 miles, turn left on Road 15. In 2.5 miles you’ll pass the Difficulty: Challenging. The upper ness Area east of Roseburg, Oregon.

• The Windigo Trail follows old forest connects entrance to Sisters Cow Camp.an Continue onroad Roadand 15 for eight more section of this trail is not appropriate for Horse-friendly trails abound here, leading to the PCT and the Metolius-Windigo Trail at Windigo Pass.is very miles, to the trailhead at the end of the road.

The trailhead inexperienced horses or riders. to mountaintop views, to the shores of • The Creek to Tenas the PCT near base of Sisters, The ToloTolo Creek Trail Trail connects Peak and the North Umpqua Trail to popular with people whoruns are the backpacking around the Three Mt.Thielsen is visible from several vantage points along the trail. make a nice 11.5-mile loop. pretty lakes, and to the Distance: 13 miles round trip Tolo Mountain. so be sure to park so that your trailer can’t be blocked in by hiker cars.

Pacifi c Crest Trail.to 7,000 feet • The Tenas Peak Elevation: 5,300 The closest horse camping is at Sisters Trail Cow goes Camp.to the summit You can stay Campground Facilities: Kelsay Valley Campground has 16 You’ll follow the Pole Creek Trail, the Green Lakes Trail, and the overnight in the wellof – you guessed it -sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Eleven sites have steel Learn More Camp LakeKelsay Trail to reach Camp Lake. Most of the ride is moderate, appointed Tenas Peak, the former corrals for 1, 2, 3, Valley or 4 horses. The camp has a toilet, manure with reasonable elevation gains as the trail travels through the forest.

You’ll find more information about the site trail of to aCamp Lake in that Riding Campground, fire lookout pit, stock waterwhich from the nearby creek, and a camp host. The However, as you approach the lake, the trail becomes steep, rocky, Central Oregon Horse Trails, by Kim McCarrel, (Ponderosa Press, has 16 sites, eleven offers a panoramic view. camp is openAbout early 4.5 summer into through fall,you’ll and cross a feethe is charged and narrow. the ride North 2012), available at www.nwhorsetrails.com. of which havecamping. sturdy miles The trail connects with for overnight Campsites can be reserved through Fork of Whychus Creek.

The creek is fast-flowing, and so filled with steel corrals.

The camp the Tolo Creek Trail so www.reserveamerica.com. glacial silt that you can’t see the bottom. Crossing it is an interesting has a toilet, a manure you can continue to the experience. pit, stock water from PCT. More information: Kelsay Valley Horse Camp is covered in a nearby creek, and • The Calamut Lake more detail in Riding Southern Oregon Horse Trails by Kim Mcknowledgeable camp Trail takes you to three Carrel, (Ponderosa Press, 2014). hosts. (Volunteers from pretty lakes: Calamut, the Roseburg OrLinda, and Charline. egon Equestrian Trails chapter rotate this duty By connecting the Kim McCarrel is the author of several horse trail guide all summer long.) All Windigo, Maidu Lake, books, including Central Oregon Horse Trails,” “Riding of the sites have “Riding fire Tolo Creek, Tenas Northwest Oregon Horse Trails,” and “Riding Southern Oregon rings and picnic tables, Peak, and Pacific Crest Horse She can be contacted at www.nwhorsetrails. and sixTrails.” of the sites Trails, you can create 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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