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Welcome New Owners
AylaisaLeopardAppaloosamare,andshe isSaddleUp!Magazine’sYouthMascot. EachmonthwehideasmallerimageofAyla Whenyoufindher,mailusaletteroremailuswith thepagethatyou“spotted”heronandyouwillbe enteredtowinacheckfor$3000!
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Peck & Sasha Glover-
Sasha Glover is from the small rural community of Webberville, Michigan. At the age of 12 he began riding horses with Christie Showerman at Northfork Farms in Webberville. That is when he quickly found his love for riding, business, and hospitality.
As he continued to grow, he started participating with Michigan Quarter Horse Association where he served as a director and youth advisor for almost 5 years. Currently he is actively involved in the Michigan Horse Council and Michigan Horse Expo where he serves as communications chair and board secretary He is also actively involved in his hometown’s FFA program where he works with students as the program’s co-advisor and alumni president.
In addition to his hobbies, Sasha has been the Conference Services Manager for the past 12 years at Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center-Michigan State University and Graduate Hotel in East Lansing, Michigan
In addition to his passion for the equine industry Sasha greatly enjoys marketing and communications He strongly believes in the ability to take a message and distribute it accurately, consistently, and to the appropriate audience.
Over the past few years, Sasha has had the privilege to work with Jen Peck through the Michigan Horse Council and the Michigan Horse Expo
“The level of excitement she also brings to the equine industry and marketing/ communications is something I have always highly respected and appreciate when working with her. It is a privilege to lead Saddle Up! Magazine with Jen as a friend and business co-owner.”
Jen Peck was born and raised on a ranch in the High Desert of Central Oregon. By the time she was walking, Jen started her equestrian show career in the adorable class of Lead Line. Within a couple years, she was successfully showing horses in multiple disciplines, including: Showmanship, Western and English Pleasure, Jumping, Reining, Barrel Racing, Roping, Team Penning, etc.
In 2008, Jen moved with her parents to Michigan. She attended Alma College, and was instrumental in starting the Alma College Equestrian Team, where she competed in Open Western Horsemanship and Open Reining, until she graduated. Currently, she is focused on showing in Reining and Ranch Riding, while her daughters also compete in Reining and in the Michigan Little Britches Rodeos.
WhenJenisn’tspendingtimewithher familysheisoperatingherpopular worldwideonlinehorseshow,Let’sGet RanchyOnlineHorseShow,aswellasher award/promotionalbusiness,Gettin’ Branded Jenalsohastheprivilegetobe theMarketing,SponsorshipandHorse CoordinatorfortheMichiganHorseExpo TheMichiganHorseExpo/MichiganHorse CouncilishowJenmetSasha.Theyhave k d h fullyforthepast
“Sasha Glover works extremely well under pressure and can whip out a fabulous press release/article like it's as easy as walking down the street. To say I'm thrilled that he has agreed to be my partner with Saddle Up! Magazine would be an understatement.”
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The Importance of Listening
By Kim Cardeccia
Whenweofferourhorsesthetimeandspaceto acceptaninvitation,whatwedowithourmindsis veryimportant.Thereisapowerfullinkbetween perspectiveandpatience.Patienceisn’tjustabout waiting;it'sabouthowwearewhilewewait.Our mindsetandpostureplaycrucialroles.Arewe feelingrigidity,frustration,oranxiety?Orarewe connectingmoredeeplytowhatmattersmost?
Ifwefeeldisappointed,frustrated,orhurtbyour horse'schoices,itplacesusinaverydifferent spacewhilewewait We'remorewillingtohold spacewhenwedon'tfeelthatsomething,namely us,hasfailed.Weknowinourheadsnottotakeour horse'sactionspersonally,butaligningourhearts withthisknowledgeisn'talwayseasy. Incongruencebetweenourheadsandhearts affectsourhorses,whoarehighlyresponsiveto ourinnerstates
Tohelpfosteraperspectivethatenhances patienceandenrichesbothourinnerjourneyand ourconnectionwithourhorses,considerthese steps:
1 AwarenessofMindset:Startbyrecognizingyour currentmindset Areyouapproachingsituations withopennessandcuriosity,orwithimpatience andexpectations?Understandingthishelpsyou makeconsciouschoicesaboutyourreactions
2.PracticeMindfulness:Engageinmindfulness practicestoobserveyourthoughtsandemotions withoutjudgment.Thishelpsinunderstandinghow impatiencemanifestsandaffectsyourinteractions, bothwithyourselfandwithyourhorse.
3.ShiftfromOutcometoProcess:Focusonthe journeyratherthanthedestination Embraceeach momentasanopportunityforgrowthandlearning, bothforyourselfandyourhorse Thisshiftcan transformyourexperiencefromoneoffrustration tooneofappreciation
4.CultivateEmpathy:Developempathytowards yourhorse'sperspectiveandneeds.Understand thattheyhavetheirownrhythmsandresponses thatmaynotalwaysalignwithimmediate expectations Thisempathyfostersadeeper connectionandmutualrespect
5.ReflectandAdjust:Afterinteractions,taketime toreflectonwhatwaslearnedandhowyour mindsetinfluencedtheoutcome.Usethese insightstoadjustyourapproachwithpatienceand understanding.Thisreflectioniskeytopersonal growthandbuildingaharmoniouspartnershipwith yourhorse.
Byadoptingthesesteps,you'llfindthatyourinner journeyandyourworkwithhorsesbecomemore aligned Mindsettrulymattersinfosteringa harmoniouspartnership.Whenwecultivate patienceandperspective,wenotonlyenhanceour bondwithourhorsesbutalsogrowinourpersonal journeytowardslivingbydesignratherthandefault. Enjoythejourney.
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BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR HORSE
Western Dressage Level 1 New Requirements
Let’s Get Ready to Show & Grow!
By Lynn Palm | lynnpalm.com
Onceyouhaveexploredthegaitsanddefinitions forLevel1,itistimetoexplorethenew requirementsforthisLevel.Therequirements belowarelistedinorderofincreasingdifficulty.
Back4to6steps square,immobilehalt;Backing istobewilling,straight Backwithdiagonalpairs; willingsmoothtransitionsbeforeandafter 15meterhalfcirclesatworkingjog Balanceand insidebendonthehalfcircle;accuratetofind15 meters.
3loopserpentinequarterlinetoquarterlineat workingjog Willing,smoothtransition,balance, andbendinthecornerbeforestarting Correctand symmetricalplacementofserpentineloops, changesofbendoncenterlines;regularityand qualityofthejog
15metercircleatworkinglope Willing,smooth transitiontothelope;sizeandshapeofcirclewith insidebend;balanceandbendinthecorner; regularityandqualityofthelope
LegYieldfromquarterline—Alignmentofthe horse’sbodyposition,fluidity,andcrossingofthe legsmakingreachinglateralstepswithconsistent tempo.
Lengtheningofthejog Moderatelengtheningof strideandframewithsametempoasworkingjog; balancedtransition;balance&bendinthecorners; regularityandqualityofjogs
HalfTurnonForehand Square,straighthalt; immobility;willingmovementofhaunchesaround thefrontlegswithconsistenttempoandflexionof theheadintheoppositedirectionofthehaunches moving;smoothtransition;balanceandbendinthe corner;regularityandqualityofthewalk
LegYieldfromcenterline Alignment,fluidity,and crossingoflegsinlegyield,regularityandqualityof jog.
10metercircleworkingjog sizeandshapeof circlewithinsidebend;regularityandqualityofthe jog.
Lengthenedlopeon20metercircle Moderate lengtheningwithdifferenceinstridewithconsistent tempoandbalancedtransitions;regularityand qualityofthelope
Changeofleadthroughworkingjog Straightness; willing,smooth,andbalancedtransitions;regularity andqualityofthejogandlope
Halfturnonthehaunchesorpivot Willingto shortenstride;responsetorider’slegwithforward intentionandproperbend;turnaroundtheinside hind;willing,smoothtransitions.
Counterlopeloop5metersoffthetrack Balance andthesamebendonfullloopandcorrectbending incorners;accuracy;willingsmoothtransition; regularityandqualityofthelope
AswebegintheLevel2andthestartoftheLevels ofCollection,youmustlearnverywelltheprevious levels.Theyarethefoundationofyourtraining.DO notstopperfectingthem.Theyarethewaythatyou advanceandcollectyourhorsecorrectlyandwill keepyouworkingcorrectlyupthelevelswithout unduerestraintsforyouoryourhorse!
I’mlookingforwardtothenextseveralmonths, sharingtipsandguidelinesforunderstandingthe simplicityoflearning(inwrittenformat,atleast) WesternDressagetrainingfromLevel2toLevel5 JoinmeontheJourney!
Equine Pro Tips from Cashmans Horse Equipment: Wash Bay 101
By Lisa Kiley | Lisa.Kiley@cashmans.com
Bythistimeoftheyear,it’slikelythatyourhorse hashadmorethanafewbathsthisseason
Anyonewhohastheirhorsesathomewill recognizethathavingaspotforwashinghorsesin preparationforashow,rinsingoffafteraschooling ride,ortocoldhosestockeduplegs,isnearly essential.Withoutaproperwashbay,tryingto washyourhorseoutsideofthebarncanturnintoa muddymess,makingitachallengetogetyour horsecleanorapotentiallyunsafesituation. Whendesigningawashareaforyourhorse,no matterifitisinteriororexterior,thereareafew thingstoconsiderthatwillmakethespace functionalandsafeforyearstocome Primarily, location,size,flooringandtherightaccessorieswill makeallthedifferenceinmakingthisaworthwhile investmentforyourhomebarn.
Equine Pro Tips
Space&Materials:
Forthesafetyofthehorse,a12’x12’areaisideal, especiallyifitisafullwallarea.Ahorsecanfeel crampedandanxioustoenterifthespaceisany smallerandthisalsogivesplentyofroomforthe handlertomovesafelyaroundthehorse
Concreteisanexcellentchoiceforbothinteriorand exteriorwashbays,butitcanbeslickwhenwet,so addingsolidorwashmatswillcreateasafenonslipflooringforyouandthehorse.Matsovera crushedrockbasecanalsoworkwellforoutdoor washareas.
Whenitcomestointeriorspaces,thewallsshould bewaterproofanddurable,holdinguptowater beingsprayedonthesurfaceconstantly Agood sealwillhelppreventtheareafromharboringmold andmildew,buttheareashouldstillbemonitored andcleanedfrequentlytohelppreventthese issues.
ProperLighting:
Whenitcomestointeriorspaces,awashareawith lightcolorsonthewallswillmakeitmoreappealing forthehorsetocomeintothespaceandcanmake iteasiertoseewhatyouaredoing However,ifyou wanttomakethemostofthespace,good,safe lightingisimportant Thelightingneedstobefully sealedandwaterproof Lightingoneithersideof thebaywillpreventshadowsthatarecastby overheadlightingandwillmakeitmucheasierto ensurethatyouareaccomplishingthejobof gettingyourhorseascleanaspossible.Lightingin outdoorspacesallowsthespacetobeavailablefor thoseearlymorningsandlatenightsthathorse peopleareveryaccustomedto.
CreateanInvitingandFunctionalSpace:
Tyingareasneedtobesecureandsafe Crossties canworkgreatifyourhorseisusedtothem,butit maybehandytohavetieringsavailabletoo. Havingflexibilitycanbeanassetforthespaceto accommodatehorsesinthesafestway.Nomatter howyoutieyourhorse,makesurethatyoualways useaslipknotorquickreleasesnap.
Agoodqualityhoseislesslikelytosplit,kink,or crackandworththeinvestment,asisaheavy-duty nozzlethatcanholduptotherigorsofdailyuse. Installingahoseboomcanbeagamechanger, keepingthehoseupofftheground,preventingthe inevitablehorsehooffindingawaytoshutoffthe waterpressureatthemostinconvenienttime
Storageforshampoos,conditionersandother suppliescanbeveryhelpful,savingthetimeand hassleofbringingwhatyouneedtothewashbay eachtimeyourhorseneedsabath
Makeclean-upeasybyputtingamucktub,scoop, andbroomnearthewashbay.Ifyouareinabusy barnitmightbeworthittoputupasignreminding peopletocleanupaftertheirhorses Manureand hairthatgetswasheddownthedraincancreatea cloggingnightmare,sokeepingtheareatidyis critical Keepingsuppliesnearbytomakethiseasy isagreatwaytoencourageclean-upcompliance
It'snottoolateintheseasontogetsomegooduse outofawashbaythisyearandyouwillbehappy thatyouinvestedincreatingthisusefulspacefor yearstocome.
New for 2024 Miniature Horse Department
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. or immediately following the Livestock Show
1. Mini Horse Halter mares, Open (Youth and Adult)
2. Mini Horse Halter mares, 8 -19, Size A 34 inches and under
3 Mini Horse Halter mares, 8 -19, Size B 34-38 inches 4 Mini Horse Halter geldings, Open (Youth and Adult) 5 Mini Horse Halter geldings, 8-19, Size A 34 inches and under
6 Mini Horse Halter geldings, 8-19, Size B 34-38 inches
7 Mini Horse Color (solid), Open (Youth and Adult)
8 Mini Horse Color (solid), 8-19
9 Mini Horse Color (multi), Open (Youth and Adult)
10 Mini Horse Color (multi), 8-19
11. Mini Horse Fitting & Showing, Open (Youth and Adult)
12. Mini Horse Fitting & Showing, 15-19
13. Mini Horse Fitting & Showing, 8-14
Friday, 5:00 p.m. or immediately following Livestock show
14 Mini Horse In Hand Trail, Open (Youth and Adult)
15 Mini Horse In Hand Trail, 15-19
16 Mini Horse In Hand Trail, 8-14 Break for set-up
17. Mini Horse Hunter, Open (Youth and Adult), Size A 34 inches and under
18 Mini Horse Hunter, Open (Youth and Adult), Size B 34-38 inches
19. Mini Horse Hunter, 8-19, Size A 34 inches and under
FEES:
Adult/Open exhibitor’s fee - includes pass…………………………...........................................$15.00
Youth exhibitor’s fee – includes pass $15 00
Class fee per exhibitor/horse combination per Open or Youth classes…….……………………………………………………… $50.00
Extra passes for helpers………………………………….. .$15.00
Parking, per weekend (allows access behind the building after Thursday, 8/29)…………………………………………….….$15.00
20. Mini Horse Hunter, 8-19, Size B 34-38 inches
21. Mini Horse Jumper, Open (Youth and Adult), Size A 34 inches and under
22. Mini Horse Jumper, Open (Youth and Adult), Size B 34-38 inches
23. Mini Horse Jumper, 8-19 year olds, Size A 34 inches and under
24 Mini Horse Jumper, 8-19 year olds, Size B 34-38 inches
Saturday
25. Versatility (Fitting & Showing, Hunter, Cloverleaf), Open (Youth and Adult)
26. Versatility (Fitting & Showing, Hunter, Cloverleaf), 8-19
27. Cloverleaf, Open (Youth and Adult)
28. Cloverleaf, 8-19
29. Speed & action, Open (Youth and Adult)
30. Speed & Action, 8-19
31. Poles/Keg Bending, Open (Youth and Adult)
32. Poles/Keg Bending, 8-19
Sunday, 12p
33 Liberty, Open (Youth and Adult)
34 Liberty, 8-19
35 Ground Driving, Open (Youth and Adult)
36 Ground Driving, 8-19 Break
37 Costume, Open (Youth and Adult)
38 Costume, 8-19
Full Department and entry information: michiganstatefairllc.com
HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS
METAMORA HUNT
MetamoraHuntinvitesyoutotwo populareventsinHorseCountry,in August
Fortheriders:TheSummerHunter PaceonSaturday,August3rd. Cometrailrideonribbon-marked, beautifulscenictrailsthrough privateproperties,openedforthe dayforyouandyourhorse
YoucanrideWesternorEnglish, justmakesureyouwearahelmet asitisrequired.Inviteyourriding buddies,youcansignupingroups of2-4.Ifyoucomeasasingle person,wewillgetyouinateam. Therewillbetwo refreshment/snackstopsalongthe 5–8-miletrailroute Fastriderscan depart9-9:15AM Goatarelaxed pace(calledoptimumtime),can depart9:15-Noon $50adult,$35 Jr,17&under Cashorcheckonly (MetamoraHunt)
ThelocationstartisatFlyingD Farm,5895HempsteadRd,Oxford, MI48371.Plentyofeasytrailer parking DianeKangasisthe organizer:248-842-3094 Getthe flyer,entryformandwaiver(each ridermustsign)at https://wwwmetamorahuntcom/e vent/summer-hunter-pace/ AlsocheckoutMetamoraHunt Facebookfortheeventpage. Forthetouringcrowd:TheAnnual MetamoraStableTourison Sunday,August11th,Noon-4PM
Comeexperiencehorsecountryfor theafternoon Driveinyourown vehiclewithfamilyandfriendsto seesixstableslocatedalong pastoralroads,plus,enjoypleinair paintersbrushstrokingoncanvas. Thestablearchitectureisselected everyyeartorepresentoldand new,largeandsmall.
Purchaseyourticketsthedayof,at TheHuntKennels,5614BarberRd, Metamora,MI48455 $40Adult,$5 Children,12&under(withadult). Cashorcheckonly(Metamora Hunt).
StableTourOrganizer:JoeMaday, 586-381-8834
MI FOXTROTTING HORSE ASSN.
Come ride with us September 2022! The Great Lakes National Trail Ride starts Saturday September 21 at 9 AM at the Waterloo Horseman's Camp in Chelsea, MI. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck Saturday night at the pavilion. We will offer a silent auction also at the Waterloo pavilion. We are accepting donated items for the auction so there will be a nice selection to bid on. Make your site reservations now via midnrreservations.com for the Waterloo Horseman's Camp (rustic) or at the nearby Farmlane Campground(electric) by contacting Donny at 734-260-9009. Or you can pull in for the day and ride with us too. If you are also an MFTHBA member,
youwillearnapointtowardan awardintheFoxTrotAmerica program.Thereisa$10feeto participateinthisride.Theride formcanbefoundonourwebsite (michiganfoxtrottinghorse.com). Pleasebringyourcompletedform with$10andturntheminto MarilynManninonolaterthan Saturdaymorningbeforetheride starts
Haveyouconsideredbreedingyour mare?BreederChuckFanslowin Gladwin,MIhastwowell-bredand well-gaitedstallionstochoose from.Joe'sSilverChance (buckskin)andJoe'sMajorGold (Palomino)whoarebothsonsof thelatewell-knownCotton-Eyed JoeY GototheBreeder'spageon theMFHAwebsite (michiganfoxtrottinghorsecom)to seethegetofthesebeautifulwellgaitedstallionsinaction Contact Chucktosetupabreedingdate andformoreinformation.Thenin ninemonthsyouwillfallinlove withthecutestfoalevertohitthe groundatyourplace!
WearetheMIaffiliateofthe MissouriFoxTrotterHorseBreed Association(mfthbacom)based inAva,MO Ourmissionisto promoteFoxTrottersandto encouragethebreedingand trainingofthem,aswellastohelp theirownerslearntoenjoytheir horsesmore,througheducational clinics,trailridesanddiscussion. CheckoutourFacebookpage,too. JustgetanewFoxTrotter?Then youareencouragedtojoin There's lotstolearn Printoffthe membershipform,senditinand meetnewfriends
HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS
MI TRAIL RIDERS ASSN.
Areyoulookingfortheultimate trailridechallenge?TheMichigan TrailRidersAssociationhasan annualSeptemberRidewitha three-yearrotationoption These ridesmayvaryintheamountof daysandmileageseteachyear. Eachoptionqualifiesfor certificatesandtrophiesgivenfor eachcrossing.Theterrainvaries betweengravel,sand,waterand pavement.Weridethrough whateverweatherMichigangives us Thefriendsyouwillmakewill lastalifetime Thefirstoptionisa “SeptemberShore-to-ShoreRide” startingfromeitherLakeMichigan orLakeHurongoingacrossthe stateofMichigantotheadjoining lakeintendays Uponcompletion ofthisride,youwillreceivea certificateandatrophy.
Thisyearthe“Double-CrossRide” startsatTheRiverRoadTrail Camp,OscodaatLakeHuronand goestoLakeMichiganandturns backacrossthestatefromGarey LakeTrailCamp,EmpireatLake MichigangoingbacktoLake Huronintwenty-onedays Upon completionofthisrideyoureceive acertificateandtwotrophies.
Thethirdoptioniscomingnext yearwiththe“SeptemberCrissCrossRide”whereweridetwentysixdaysincludingtheEast-West trailalongwiththeentireNorth andSouthtrailsystemswithno layoverdays
TheridegoesfromeitherLake MichiganorLakeHuronand crossesthestatewhereyouthen jumptotheNorthernTrailat StoneyCreekTrailCamp,heading southtotheCadillacTrailCamp, Cadillactobeginthathalfofthe ride.Sometimesthecalendar variesdependingonwheretheride starts Uponcompletionofthis ride,youreceiveacertificateanda Criss-Crosstrophyfortheentire rideoronetrophyoncompletionof eithersinglesection
Theserideshavenolayoverdays. Formoredetailedinformationlog ontowww.mtra.org.
ORTONVILLE
REC. EQ. ASSN.
Oops!Wediditagain!TheDNR reservationsystemisoutofsync withthechangeswe(OREAand ourDNRpartners)aremakingat thecampground.Inadditionto sites1,7,13,&16havingcorrals, thereisnowasetofcorralsonsite 8 AndweareaskingtheDNRifwe canputinanother2setsof corrals!!
WeheldanunplannedFacebook fundraiserattheendofJuneand beginningofJulytoraisemoney forcorrals.Facebookaskedour Treasureriftheywouldliketodoa BirthdayFundraiserforOREA.Why not?Agoalwassetfor$1000–theapproximatecostforasetof corrals Over2weeksweraised $1611plustwosetsofgates thankstoourgenerousdonors Thateasilyprovidesfundingfor
notjustone,butTWOsetsof corralsforyoutoenjoywhile campingatOrtonvilleRecreation Area/HadleyHills.OREAandthe DNRteamuptodothe construction!
TheMetamoraSummerHunter PaceishappeningAugust3rd Therewillbeanotherinthefall Justareminderthattheclosest placetocampifyouarecoming fromadistanceorwanttomakea weekendofitisat Ortonville/HadleyHills!
August16-18,OREAwillbehosting theMichiganHorseCouncilLadies WeekendatOrtonville/HadleyHills All14ofthereservablespotsare alreadyreservedfortheweekend, butwestillhave7campsitesthat arefirst-comefirst-campat$20 pernight.Youcanfindtheevent onFacebookandthereisa$25 registrationfeefortheevent.You gettoparticipateincrafts,riding,a horseshoehunt,andDoughiesand S’moresatthecommunity campfire.
Fundinghasbeenapprovedand bidsacceptedfor4ofourtrail improvementprojects Themost importantoneistoputinculverts andhorse-friendlysurfacing materialontheNewTrailasit approachesJasmondRd.Those improvementshaveushopeful thatwemaybeabletohavean officialGrandOpeningthisfall!!It isabeautifulridgetrailoverlooking SpringBankCreekandasmall lake Anotherprojectwillprovide betterfootingonthenorthernpart ofTrail3Aasittraversesawet meadow
HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS
AtourJulyOREABoardmeeting, weweretryingtofigurehowto makeleavingtheCampgroundand turningontoHadleyRdfromFox LakeRd.Thereisabighill approachingthecampgroundfrom thesouthandpoorvisibilityof approachingtrafficwhenturning fromFoxLakeRdbecauseofthe Cemeteryatthecorner.Ryan,one ofourDNRpartners,suggested thatweturnrightinsteadofleft whenweleavethecampground andavoidtheturnontoHadleyRd completely.Instead,turnrightout ofthecampground,thenturnleft onHonertRd.Thenturnonto SawmillLakeRd.Ifyouturnlefton SawmillLake,ittakesyoubackto HadleyRdwherethereisasafer intersection.Ifyouturnright,itwill takeyoutoWashburnRd.
TheDNRandOREAteamedupfor anothersetofimprovementsinthe campground.Regulationsare directingthatthereneedstobea manurebunkerbecause Ortonville/HadleyHillsisan EquestrianCampground.Thatis nowastepcloserbecausethe concretebasehasbeeninstalled forit!Whilethatwasbeingdone,a concretesidewalkwasalso installedtothevaulttoiletnearthe pavilion!!LastmonththeDNR installedabeautifulnewdooron thevaulttoiletstructure.
Hopetoseeyououtonthetrails!
FORT
CUSTER FRIENDS ASSN.
GreetingsfromtheFort!
Augustalready!Hotdays,cooler nights,maybefewerbugs,anda wholelotofridingtimeaheadof us
Youmayhaveheardbynowthat FortCusterwasthefirstMDNR EquestrianCampintheSTATEto receiveelectricityatthe campgrounds Thisoccurredway beforeweexpected,becausethe peoplecampsbeingrenovated Theywereabletosecure additionalgrantmoneyandbored alinethrough Luckily,thecampis veryclosetothepeoplecamp So, yes,allsevensiteshaveelectric, with30ampsatallsevensites,and 50ampsat5,6,7.Bythisprinting, thepeoplecampgroundshould haveopenedonJuly31,meaning thatthedumpstationandwater havereturned.Wedostillhavea handpumpattheequestriancamp andtrailhead Sincetheinstallation ofelectricity,thecamphasbeen crazybusy,sobesuretoreserve yoursiteontheMDNRreservation page
http://wwwmidnrreservationsco m
ComingupinSeptemberisourFall Campout.Thisistheonewiththe auction Weraisethelion’sshare ofourbudgetformaintainingthe trailshereatFortCusterthrough themembershipfees,campout feesandtheauction We appreciateyourparticipation You doneedtobeamembertocamp
withus,butnottoattendthe auctionorjusttoride Findthe membershipandcampingforms andpayfeesonoursecure websitefchfa.org.
TheDNRandOREAteamedupfor anothersetofimprovementsinthe campground Regulationsare directingthatthereneedstobea manurebunkerbecause Ortonville/HadleyHillsisan EquestrianCampground Thatis nowastepcloserbecausethe concretebasehasbeeninstalled forit!Whilethatwasbeingdone,a concretesidewalkwasalso installedtothevaulttoiletnearthe pavilion!!LastmonththeDNR installedabeautifulnewdooron thevaulttoiletstructure
Hopetoseeyououtonthetrails!
Greetings,TrailRiders!
TheSpooktacularRiderideis scheduledforthisfallonOctober 20,2024
Pleaseremember,wenowhavea newwebsiteforMayburyState ParkTrailRiders Association!Itis www.mayburytrailriders.com.We willbepostingupcomingevents andnews,butatthistimewecan notdoPayPalpaymentsfor membership Otherfeaturesofthe websitewillbeaddedinthenear future Pleasebepatientaswe buildupthewebsite
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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS
ThestablesatMayburyStatePark areopenandarebusyasever!It appearsthattheyaredoing Thursday-Sundaytrailrides,plus havesomeHorseCamps beginninginJune Theirwebsiteis www.mayburystables.com.Itis greatseeingalloftheridersouton trail!
Markyourcalendarsforthe MayburyParkOpenHouse,which isscheduledforOctober12,2024 from10-noon Wewouldlikesome equestrianstherewiththeirhorses forameet&greet
PleaserememberthatthereisNO huntingatMayburyStatePark, whichmakesitagreatplaceto ridealltimesoftheyear
ContinuetofollowusonFacebook forupdatesonthetrails,events andgeneralnewsgoingoninthe park.Feelfreetopostpictures fromyourrides.
HappyTrails!
MaryNader
PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS
HelloEveryone!Ourfallridewillbe ourCircleRidewithKensington TrailRiderstheweekendof September13th–15th.TheCircle RidewillincludeaGLOWRIDEon Fridayeveningsponsoredbythe MichiganHorseCouncil.Costsfor campingare$40membersand $50non-members.Thecostofthe rideis$15andthatwillalso includelunch.
Intheworks…ALLofourtrails shouldbeseparatedfromthebike trailsthisyear.Keepinmindwe willhavesmallstretchesoftrail thatmightremainshared.Please bevigilantofsignsandplease stayoffthebiketrails.WEare hopingtohavearespectful relationshipwiththebikers. Ifyouencounterbikersonthetrail thatarenotgivingtherightofway tohorses,pleasecontacttheDNR immediately.Ifyouareabletoget aphoto,pleasetryto.
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ANIMAL RESCUES
CANTER Thoroughbreds Now Available! Visit us online: www canterusa org/Michigan, Horses For Sale. Visit “CANTER Michigan” on Facebook Celebrating over 20 yrs of successfully transitioning more than 25,000 Thoroughbreds JanetSalisbury,President CANTER Michigan (S-08/24)
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BOARDING
BoardinginHastings,MI (SouthEastGrandRapidsarea).Quiet, countrywith165acresoftrails.Insideand outsideboard,largepasturesw/shelters. 60x160indoorridingarena.Lessons available.Horsesforsale.
EVERVIEWFARM–269.948.9570 Hastings,MI(Barry)(S-04/25)
Email:lee@everviewfarmnetOnline: http://wwweverviewfarmnet/
Horse Boarding, Webberville, MI –Small, quiet farm with onsite management. 10x10 matted stalls, daily turnout, 6 pastures, 72x120 indoor arena and lockable tack cubbies.
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BOARDING, CONT.
Pasture Board by Kensington MetroPark
Large,lushpasturesw/run-insheds Fedtwice daily 60x120indoorarena Reasonablerates
LASHBROOK EQUESTRIAN FARMS
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EQUINE DENTISTRY
SPRINGEQUINESERVICES
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Keep your horses healthier Healthier hooves, shinier hair coats, and more. With 16 of the top 17 horses in the National Barrel Race finals using Fastrack, why aren’t you using it?
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Helpsrestoreyouthfulenergy.
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AUTOMATIC WATERERS
Nelson Automatic Waterers
Nelson preferred contractor! Installed from start to finish Many units to choose from Maintenance free, time saving, energy efficient Repairs and directional boring available Horse fence installation
R. BARNES CO., INC. – Rick 313.407.7373 Howell,MI(Livingston) (PS-12/24)
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Offering Full Service Boarding, Training and Dressage Lessons. Relax and enjoy your horse in a quiet, adult atmosphere Please visit our website at www EleventhHourFarm com, or find us on Facebook com/11th Hour Farm ELEVENTH HOUR FARM – 248.755-2083 Holly,MI(Oakland)
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OPEN24/7–QualityBoarding: Tack locker, heated rooms, 12% pellet grain, hay, large pas- tures, daily turnout We have trails, two indoor arenas, and one outdoor arena with lights.
HARDYFARMS–313 363 2243(callortext) 7215N.LatsonRd.,Howell,MI
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offers
stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres. Miles of trail riding on the farm. Good location for trailering to nearby parks Quality hay, outdoor arena, round pen, dry lot, heated tack room and restroom. Call Sandra Tuthill
Free Exam & Evaluation- Equine Dentistry hand floats & powered available Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Myofascial Release & Red Light Therapy Saddle Fitting
SPRING EQUINE SERVICES – 248.842.7821
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EQUINE THERAPY
Horses In Harmony Therapeutic Massage andBodywork,since2001 Offeringmassage, Reiki,CraniosacralTherapy&Red/InfraredLight Therapy Facebook:HorsesInHarmonyCESMT orInstagram:@horsesinharmony cesmt HORSES IN HARMONY – 810.923.5003 Howell,MI(Livingston)(M-08/24) Email:horsesinharmony@att net horsesinharmony0 wixsite com/horsesinharmony
FARM & PET INSURANCE
FARMINSURANCE– horses, cattle, goats, etc. I can also write mortality policies. Protect what matters Put your trust in an agent who has over 38 years experience in the industry! I cover all of Michigan.
BONE & BAILEY INSURANCE
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Nelson Automatic Waterers(S-01/25)
Nelson preferred provider for repair and maintenance of your Nelson Automatic Waterers Excellent response time. Most parts in stock Honest, ethical and reliable Will travel Serving Michigan and Northern Ohio WATERFIX COMPANY – John Guthrie Dexter,MI(Washtenaw) 313 418 5676or734 475 8898
TUTHILL FARMS, SOUTH LYON (M-08/25)
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FARRIER SERVICE
HoofCareMatters!
Over30yearsofexperienceintrimming,shoeingandcorrectiveshoeing Askaboutteethfloatingtoo!Serving OaklandCountyandsurroundingcounties
JOHN PETERSON FARRIER – 248.303.6498 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-08/24)
Servicing Equine Foot Care
needs on the westsideofMichigan AmericanFarrierAssociation(AFA)certified Patient,punctualand honest.GraduateofMichiganStateUniversity FarrierSchool
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FLY & INSECT CONTROL
Shoo-Fly Insect Control
Automatically get rid of flies, mosquitoes, and spiders Safe and inexpensive to use Used throughout Michigan for over 30 years We Install or Do-It-Yourself.
SHOO-FLY INSECT CONTROL
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Webberville,MI(Ingham)
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HAYFIELDS NEED BALING: 25 acres in OceolaTwp ,LivingstonCounty,MI Wonderful grasshayforsquarebaling Sharingbalesin exchangeforbaling.
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HAY FOR SALE
SMALL SQUARE BALES & STRAW BALES
Timothy & alfalfa hay Also offering net wrapped 4x5 round bales. Delivery available. Mike Murphy 517 206 7377
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(S10/24)
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HOMES FOR SALE
34.7 ACRES PLUS INCOME PROPERTY: 3 bedroommodularhome.3barns,onew/7stalls andrun-in Fencedpasturesandhayfields Air bnbcampsitewith60ampRVhookup Offered at$399,000.Add’l.acreageavailable. CallSusan231 349 0912
ReedCity,MI(Oceola)
FARM MANAGER NEEDED: 40 acre horse farminLivingstonCounty,MI.Trainingbarnand stallsforrentifyouwishtoleasetheentirefarm
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HORSE BLANKET WASH
andRepair FreePick-upanddelivery FIBER LUXE – 800.334.1994
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HE REIGNS CHAPTER BOOKS
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HORSES FOR SALE
ANDALUSIAN’S FOR SALE
Athletic pure Spanish Andalusian horses
Focus on disposition, conformation, movement Four foals expected 2024 Imprinted and handled professionally Welcoming visitors upon request. Contact Gabriele – 517 285 2834 EastLansing,MI(Ingham)Online: www.yrandalusians.com
(M-07/24)
MINIATUREPONIES:Appaloosas&pintos. Exc conformation w/good dispositions Show quality Stallions at stud Babies on the way DANSYN ARABIANS & MINIS (M-08/24)
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BayCity,MI(Tuscola) (M-08/24)
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HORSE SHOW SECRETARY
TAKING SHOWS FOR 2024/2025
Over 20 years experience as a secretary or an assistant. Resume and references available upon request. No show too big or small. DonnaAuber–330 274 2039
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TRAILERS
SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
We specialize in horse trailers: full living quarters with slideout, to smaller two horse bumper pulls Cimarron, Lakota, Sundowner and Trails West. Great selection and even better prices! SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
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SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR
SADDLE, LEATHER & TACK REPAIR: Used saddlesandtackboughtandsold Certifiedwith 40plusyearsofexperience.
BIG BUCK SADDLERY
RogerBurkowski–830 285 2080
Flint,MI(Genesee)
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TRAINING & LESSONS VETERINARIAN
Beautiful boarding and training facility for allbreeds/disciplines Greenhorsesandfirsttimeriderswelcome!Offeringwesterndressageandshort-termintensivetrainingprograms
(S-07/25) (M-08/24)
SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK: New and used saddles and tack bought and sold CompleteLeatherRepairavailable.Manyyears ofexperience M-F9am-6pm,Sat 9:30-5pm
JIM'S QUALITY SADDLE CO.
JimMoule–248.887.4829
Milford,MI(Oakland)
(S-08/24)
SHOW CLOTHING
Equestrian Wear Sewing Patterns: WesternandEnglishshowclothingpatterns:jackets, shirts,vests,chaps,huntseatandsaddleseat. Childthroughplussizes PrintedorPDFformat SHOW CLOTHES UNLIMITED PeggJohnson–810.346.2305
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TACK & APPAREL
IRONWOODFARM–Dorothy313 215 1944 Leonard,MI(Oakland)
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Online:IronwoodFarmEquestrianLLC
CROWTHORNEFARM:Lessonsandtraining availableatyourbarnonyourhorse.Dressage, jumping,oreventing Stressingbalanceofrider andhorse Alsohorseavailableforleaseforan experiencedrider.
CROWTHORNE FARM
ContactLynnda–248.535.8954Email: crowthornefarm@comcast net
Hartland,MI(Livingston) (M-08/24)
GRAND OAKES FARM TRAINING Facility
(includesboard):Specializinginyouthandnonproall-aroundhorses Lessonsandcoachingat shows.Qualityhorsecare,indoorandoutdoor arenas,quietatmosphere,privatefacility GRAND OAKES FARM PaulOakes–248.421.1757(text) Email:grandoakesfarm@comcast net (M-08/24)
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Tri-State Horse Shows
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MSU Farrier School
There are currently approximately 155,000 horses in Michigan, based on the last Equine Survey (2007). While these numbers may have decreased somewhat based on the re- cession, the use of horses in the state has not decreased, and in fact may be increasing (personal observation) Each of these animals is in need of regular hoof care, with trim- ming required every 6-8 weeks and shoes (for those who are shod) required on a similar schedule
The old adage “no foot, no horse” holds, in that a horse without regular hoof care by a knowledgeable professional, is unlikely to be of use to its human caretakers. Further, most horsemen and women would rather hire someone knowledgeable to do this work than to do it themselves Finally, well-trained farriers have the potential to make a decent living, as evidenced by “An American Farriers Journal survey in 2012 found that the average annual salary for full-time farriers in the U S was reported to be
be $92,623 per year and for part-timers, $21,153. This amount is an average and varies according to experience level, training, etc ” (TheFarriers Guide com) The problem currently facing the horse industry in the Midwest is that there is currently no reputable means by which to consistently produce welltrained farriers. Michigan residents wishing to pursue this line of work, have needed to leave the state for extended periods of time Until now Michigan State University offers the MSU Farrier School! This 12 or 24-week program will be housed on the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center, and will be led by MSU alum, David Hallock, CJF, ASF. Students in the program will receive both hands-on and classroombased instruction in hoof and farrier science, equine anatomy and physiology, basic welding, and business. The class will run 8 hours per day, with the intention of producing individuals poised to be well trained, professional farriers to serve the equine industry.
Investment:
Sessions:September16-December6,2024and January6-March28,2025
For additional information, please contact:
Karen L. Waite, Ph. D. kwaite@msu.edu 517-432-0383
David Hallock, CJF, ASF 3rforge@gmail.com
Online application and details available at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/farrierschool/
Photo credit: D Hallock, A Kampfer
