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REASONS TO ADD BRAVE HORSE OHIO TO YOUR SUMMER SHOW SCHEDULE Wishing for a horse show with rated competition, beautiful grounds, and a small, boutique feel? Enter Brave Horse Ohio: a premier destination for competitive equestrians, located just outside of one of the Midwest's most vibrant cities. We know just how great it is here, but if you are in need of convincing, we did you the favor of listing just a few of the reasons you should show at Brave Horse this summer! Footing: Riding surfaces are perhaps the most important aspect of competitive equestrian sport, which is why Brave Horse's five arenas are outfitted with Footing First's SRS footing. Rain or shine, our footing is ready to go. Stabling: With four permanent barns and 250 10'x12' stalls, Brave Horse Ohio's accommodations for our pony pals is second to none. You'll sleep well knowing your horse is comfortable and protected from the elements no matter the weather. Our barns boast wide aisle ways with plenty of room for tack trunks and other gear, because we know that equestrians just can't help but over pack! Ribbons and Prizes: Like all sports, horse showing is about so much more than winning or losing. At Brave Horse, we know how hard our competitors work to improve in the saddle, which is why we celebrate every color of ribbon and every great round. Winning a blue is the icing on the cake, which is why we include an additional prize for every blue ribbon won, like fly spray, salt blocks, and boot polish. Tricolor winners take home saddle pads, rain sheets, and so much more – you deserve to be rewarded for your great rides! Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Let's face it: some horse shows can be downright intimidating. At Brave Horse, our goal is to make every competitor, spectator, or vendor feel welcome, whether it's your first visit or your fifth.

Location, Location, Location: Horse show days can be long, and we know just how hungry and tired you can be when dinnertime rolls around. With lodging a mere tenminute drive from the Brave Horse grounds, New Albany restaurants a 15 minute drive, and Easton Town Center a 20 minute drive, our exhibitors have ample dining and shopping options.

R.J. CLASSICS CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH IEA The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with R.J. Classics. R.J. Classics, a long-time sponsor of the IEA, is now an official show clothes supplier for IEA riders and valuable sponsor at the IEA Zone Finals and IEA Hunt Seat National Finals. “R.J. Classics is thrilled to renew our partnership with the IEA with the joint goal of helping to grow the future of Equestrian sports. We are so impressed with the tremendous dedication of these outstanding IEA coaches and riders,” shared Michelle Seltzer, Co-Owner of R.J. Classics. “For 20 years, R.J. Classics has been committed to providing quality show clothing for all levels, at all price points, and we were thrilled to support the organization in an even bigger way this season by sponsoring Zone Finals and Nationals.” In addition to their previous sponsorship at the IEA Hunt Seat National Finals, R.J. Classics added sponsorship at each of the ten IEA Zone Finals in 2019. “It is very exciting to further our partnership with a generous, three-year agreement that supports IEA events at the zone and National levels,” stated Roxane Durant, Cofounder/Executive Director of the IEA. “They are always on the cutting edge of new colors, materials and designs and now our riders and coaches have even more access to beautiful, high-quality R.J. Classics equestrian apparel.”

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About IEA: Now approaching its 18th year, the IEA has nearly 14,000 members across the United States riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. The nonprofit (501(c)3) IEA was organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students and is open to public and private schools and barn teams. There is no need for a rider to own a horse because the IEA supplies a mount and tack to each equestrian for competitions. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs, to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition as well as education on matters related to equestrian competition at the middle and secondary school levels. For more info, please visit www.rideiea.org. About R.J. Classics: R.J. Classics made its debut in 2000. The founder's daughter was an avid junior rider and like any show mom shopping for apparel, she was looking for options that fit her daughter's needs as well as her budget. Her family business and professional background had long been in the apparel industry and she blended that knowledge seamlessly with her knowledge of the riding market. The company's mission was quite simple and is still in place: offer a variety of price points to the consumer, offer fashionable styling, and always produce quality garments. The level of attention to detail, value and quality to all products across all price points is what sets us apart from others. R.J. Classics commitment to their clients has resulted in growth for the company and an expanded product line. Explore their extensive coat, shirt, breech and accessory selections. Enjoy the beautiful styling, luxurious fabrics and unique linings. For more info visit www.rjclassics.com

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MICHIGAN HORSE EXPO 2020 If you would like your say in the planning of the 2020 Michigan Horse Expo, visit the website below and add your opinion! The Michigan Horse Expo would love your input as they continue to plan for the 2020 Michigan Horse Expo to be held March 6th8th, 2020 at the MSU Pavilion. If you could take a couple minutes out of your day to click a few check boxes, we would greatly appreciate it! The Michigan Horse Expo is thrilled to announce that attendance for the 2019 Michigan Horse Expo was up by over 2,000 people. The equine industry in Michigan remains strong and is GROWING! To add your input, go to www.michigan horseexpo.org/2020-survey/ Find out more about the Michigan Horse Expo online at: www.michiganhorse expo.org, or you can find them on Facebook.

August 2-4: Barkcamp State Park Gibby Memorial Ride. Hosted by OHC. Reservations Required. Contact Jack Weese 440.234.9668 Email: jack4ohc@att.net Reservations: Charlene Santee 740.323.1433 Email: santeesprings@windstream.net August 16-18: Cuyahoga Valley N.P. Reservations Required. Hosted by Medina County OHC. Contact Jack Weese 440.234.9668 Email: jack4ohc@att.net Reservations: Rosemary Young 440.884.7994 Email: rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com August 30-September 2: Scioto Trail State Forest Fairfield OHC Labor Day Ride Hosted by the Fairfield County OHC Contact Chris Streitenber 740.703.770 Email: cstreite@gmail.com A few Ohio state rides are listed above. You can also find them in Saddle Up! Magazine’s show and event date listings.

USPC WELCOMES STAR STABLE The United States Pony Clubs is pleased to announce new Corporate Partner: Star Stable Online, the number-one ranked and fastest growing online horse adventure game in the world. Currently, Star Stable is OHIO HORSEMAN’S COUNCIL What is a state trail ride? State rides were played in more than 180 countries with nearly 15 million registered users worldstarted to show fellow equestrians the trail wide. Star Stable allows players to dive into system in a particular area of Ohio. Now the the joys of horse-riding, education, and rides are a yearly activity organized and adventure in 3D. hosted by the local county chapter of the Players can design their own characters and OHC. Riders can ride in groups, or they can horses, compete in races and championride alone. Expect plenty of food, equestrian ships, and join riding clubs, all while camaraderie and entertainment. OHC interacting with users from around the members and non-members are enworld. Players discover Star Stable because couraged to attend. Come for a day or camp they love horses, and then learn cooperafor the weekend! tion, problem-solving and self-expression. The Ohio Horseman’s Council has just “Star Stable is proud to partner with Pony announced the state trail rides for Ohio. Find Club and sponsor the 2019 USPC Championthe list of rides online at www.ohc hips East to celebrate equine stewardship, online.com/, or on Facebook. friendship and adventure both in our game July 29-August 2: Barkcamp State Park and within girl communities everywhere,” Trail Work Days. Hosted by OHC. said Taina Malén, Star Stable Chief New Contact: Don Wagner 740.984.4145 Business Officer and Chief Operating Email: wagnerhorsefarm@yahoo.com Officer. “Star Stable players are young JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (19)

women who are passionate about horses, adventures and meeting friends, which aligns perfectly with the tenants of Pony Club to promote sportsmanship, stewardship and fun.” Be sure to stop in and meet the Star Stable team during USPC Championships, July 2428 at Tryon International Equestrian Center. About Pony Club: The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) was founded in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth organization to teach riding and horsemanship through a formal educational program. There are approximately 9,000 Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and riding centers throughout the country. Many of the nation's top equestrians, including several of our Olympic team members, business professionals, government leaders and career military officers, have roots in Pony Club. Members range in age as Pony Club now offers educational opportunities to a growing number of adults. Visit www.ponyclub.org for more info.

SADDLE UP! MAGAZINE 4TH ANNUAL SUMMER WRITING CONTEST Children and teens in 3 different age groups may enter our Summer Writing Contest for a chance to win a gift card to be used at a retail location of their choice. Write your story about “Did Unicorns Really Exist?” to enter, deadline is July 31, 2019. The staff at Saddle Up! Magazine will choose three winners from each age group. Prizes range from a $75 gift card, to a $10 gift card depending on age group. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories win a gift card and will be published in the September 2019 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine. Winners will be notified by phone in advance and will receive their gift card by mail. More information can be found in this issue of Saddle Up! Magazine ~ join the fun!

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Natural Defenders By Eleanor Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com They are the Special Forces within your horse's body. They neutralize insurgents before damage can be done. They are the Antioxidants; defenders of the healthy horse! Moving throughout your horse are damaged molecules called free radicals. These molecules were corrupted by drugs, chemicals, preservatives and other impurities introduced to your horse via oxygen (air). The free radicals are electrically imbalanced and attack healthy body tissues. They steal fat, protein, DNA and electrical charges from the healthy cells. This creates a chain reaction; spreading havoc throughout your horse's body. Continuous damage to healthy body tissues results in increased risk of infection, inflammation and fatigue. As a horse ages, these problems become more apparent as the free radicals increase in numbers. Performance horses, horses fighting chronic illness, and horses under stress are also prime targets of free radicals. Enter our heroes – The Antioxidants. Antioxidants help prevent the spreading of free radicals. They stop the chain reaction. Antioxidants “sweep up” the insurgents. Members of the Antioxidant Special Forces are vitamins A, C, E; the minerals selenium and zinc; and lipoic acid. Antioxidants are provided to the horse through diet and a few are manufactured (synthesized) by the horse. Offering a balanced diet to your horse will generally provide the needed antioxidants. This diet should include plenty of fresh highquality forage and a commercial product designed to complement that forage. If the forage and grain being offered are of poor quality, a vitamin/mineral supplement may be needed; but only if you are sure the nutrients are deficient. Vitamin A is present in fresh pasture and top-quality alfalfa hay. Grass hay and raw grain (oats, corn, barley and wheat) do contain some levels of vitamin A, but not enough. If your horse does not have access to fresh pasture or alfalfa hay, a commercial product should be provided that contains sufficient amounts of the vitamin. Over-supplementing with vitamin A can create a toxic situation. The upper-safe limit for a 1,100-pound horse is 80,000 IU (International Units) per day. You must read labels and calculate how much vitamin A your horse is receiving if you are feeding many products that contain high levels of the vitamin. The average recommended amount of vitamin A for a 1,100-pound horse is around 30,000 IU per day. Vitamin C is provided by fresh leafy green forage. Healthy horses can also synthesize their own vitamin C. It is a concern that senior horses may not be able to produce vitamin C internally as well as younger horses. Vitamin C is not toxic if over-supplemented. Large doses can cause stomach up-set and interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12. Four and one half grams per day of vitamin C is the recommended level for a 1,100-pound horse. The best source of Vitamin E is raw unprocessed or cold processed JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

vegetable oil. Cooking oil purchased from the grocery store has been stabilized, which destroys the vitamin E. Grain, hay and grass contain vitamin E, but during storage or processing (rolling, crimping, crushing, etc.) the vitamin breaks down. Commercial feed manufacturers add vitamin E to their rations. If you decide to supplement vitamin E, chose a product from a reputable manufacturer and follow the directions. Selenium is available in the forage and grain if the geographical area contains sufficient amounts in the soil. Unfortunately, many parts of the country are deficient – including northeast Ohio. Commercial feed manufacturers have taken the selenium deficiencies into consideration when formulating rations. If a good quality product is offered – and fed at the recommended feeding rates stated on the feed tag – the horse should meet his requirements. Selenium can be toxic if over-supplemented. 3.3 mg/kg of diet can produce toxicity. Be aware of the amounts you are offering your horse if several supplements are being fed. Zinc is available to the horse via grain, hay and pasture. But not at the levels needed to meet NRC (National Research Council) recommendations. Commercial feed manufacturers add zinc to their rations. If the product is fed according to the feeding recommendations, the zinc requirements will be met. Premium feeds designed for the performance or reproduction horse will be well fortified. Zinc has a low risk of toxicity. But high levels can interfere with the absorption of copper. A ratio of 3 parts copper to 1 part zinc is recommended. If you decide to add a supplement, make sure you chose one that is balanced. Lipoic acid is synthesized by the horse. Some commercial supplements designed for the performance horse will contain lipoic acid in the formula. Supporting the Antioxidant Special Forces by providing a balanced diet and feeding according to the directions is important to your horse's heath. With your help the insurgents can be kept under control. Earn Professional Certification as Horse Trainer, Stable Manager or Riding Instructor. All courses are online. For more information visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org. (20) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

CENTRAL MICHIGAN HORSEMAN’S ASSOCIATION 49TH ANNUAL SEASON

“THE OPEN, ALL BREED CIRCUIT”

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MAY 3-5 Lope For Hope Fuzzy Show (no points) MAY 17-19 • JUNE 14-16 • JULY 5-7 • JULY 19-21 • AUGUST 16-18 Point Approved Shows:

FRIDAY beginning at 6pm NO BLING FRIDAY!! *SHOW CLOTHES and BATHING/BANDING of horse OPTIONAL for Friday night only* *Pattern walk through at 5:45 pm *Trail classes #1-5 will run “at will” *ALL exhibitors in classes #1-5 MUST BE CHECKED-IN at the gate by 8 pm 1. Trail In Hand 2. Trail Walk/Trot 11 & under 3. Trail Walk/Trot 12-18 4. Trail Walk/Trot 19-39 5. Trail Walk/Trot 40 & over

SATURDAY beginning at 8am 6. Halter Jackpot (ineligible for Gr\Res) 7. Halter Geldings/Stallions 3 & Over 8. Halter Mares 3 & over 9. Halter 2 yr. olds & under 10. Grand/Res. Halter 1st & 2nd from 7-9 11. Color Class-100% color 12. Lunge Line 2 yr. olds & under 13. Showmanship Jackpot 14. Showmanship Walk/Trot 40 & over 15. Showmanship Walk/Trot 19-39 16. Showmanship Walk/Trot 12-18 17. Showmanship Walk/Trot 11 & under 18. Showmanship 40 & over 19. Showmanship 19-39 20. Showmanship 14-18 21. Showmanship 13 & under 22. Showmanship Green Rider 23. Showmanship Pee Wee 11 & under 24. Showmanship Lead Line 7 & under *LUNCH BREAK minimum 30 minutes 25. English Pleasure Jackpot 26. English Pleasure Jr Horses 5 & under 27. English Pl. Walk/Trot 40 & over 28. English Pleasure Walk/Trot 19-39 29. English Pleasure Walk/Trot 12-18 30. English Pl. Walk/Trot 11 & under 31. English Pleasure Sr. Horse 6 & over 32. English Pleasure 40 & over 33. English Pleasure 19-39 34. English Pleasure 14-18 35. English Pleasure 13 & under 36. English Pl. Green Rider 1st Yr. Canter 37. English Eq. Walk/Trot 40 & over 38. English Equitation Walk/Trot 19-39 39. English Equitation Walk/Trot 12-18

40. English Eq. Walk/Trot 11 & under 41. English Discipline Rail-Open 42. English Equitation Jackpot 43. English Equitation 40 & over 44. English Equitation 19-39 45. English Equitation 14-18 46. English Equitation 13 & under 47. Eng. Eq. Green Rider 1st Yr. Canter 48. Pee Wee Walk Eq/HMS 11 & under 49. Lead Line Eq/HMS 7 & under *10 minute break/trail walk-through* 50. Trail Lead Line 7 & under 51. Trail Pee Wee Walk 11 & under 52. Trail Jackpot 53. Trail Green Rider 54. Trail 13 & under 55. Trail 14-18 56. Trail 19-39 57. Trail 40 & over

SUNDAY beginning at 8am 58. Western/English Riding 59. Ranch Riding *20 minute break* Western classes not to start before 10am 60. Western Pleasure Jackpot 61. Western Pleasure Jr Horse 5 & under 62. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 40 & over 63. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 19-39 64. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 12-18 65. Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 11 & under 66. Western Pleasure Sr. Horse 6 & over 67. Western Pleasure 40 & over 68. Western Pleasure 19-39 69. Western Pleasure 14-18 70. Western Pleasure 13 & under 71. Western Pl. Green Rider 1st Yr. Lope *LUNCH BREAK minimum 30 minutes 72. Western Horsemanship W/T 40 & over 73. Western Horsemanship W/T 19-39 74. Western Horsemanship W/T 12-18 75. Western Horsemanship W/T 11 & under 76. Western Discipline Rail-Open 77. Western Horsemanship Jackpot 78. Western Horsemanship 40 & over 79. Western Horsemanship 19-39 80. Western Horsemanship 14-18 81. Western Horsemanship 13 & under 82. Western HMS Green Rider 1st Yr. Lope Family Oriented & A Friendly Atmosphere

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ATTENTION MEMBERS competing for Year End Awards: you MUST attend three (3) out of the ve (5) total point approved shows listed to be eligible for a year end award, see rule book for more details.

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All Breeds Welcome Weekend High Point Awards Family Oriented Classes for ALL Ages & Skills Great Year End Awards Versatility Event 7/7/19 Friendly Office Staff Double Judged And Much More!

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide fun, economical, family-oriented horse shows for the beginning and amateur horseman. To promote an educational and friendly environment in which members and non-members can compete for awards and develop a healthy and positive competitive spirit.

STALL RESERVATIONS email your stall reservations to: cmhastallres@gmail.com No later than the Wednesday prior to each show

All shows held at the: Shiawassee County Fairgrounds 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI

CMHA - All Breed Horse Shows For more information on our club & shows please visit our website:

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News

BLACK SWAMP DRIVING CLUB, OH Wet spring weather made driving difficult, but several BSDC members have been on the move. May 24-26 saw Angie Hohenbrink, Jackie Minges, and Mary Thomas competing at the large Great Lakes Area Driving Series show held at Windy Knoll Farm, Sullivan, OH. In addition to the dressage classes, cones and obstacle courses, and a driving derby, entries had the opportunity for private driving lessons with judge Gary Yeager, Ocala, FL or organizer Stacey Giere. Watching the action were Jon Heffernan, Al Hohenbrink, and Mike Minges. Gray skies cleared up prompting nearly three dozen members of the Black Swamp Driving Club and the Western Reserve Carriage Assoc. to meet at the Carlisle Reservation near Elyria, OH, on June 9. The joint club event was hosted by Jackie Minges and Cathy Rhoades. After a welcome by Rhoades, a strawberry loaded potluck was enjoyed while members had a chance to talk horses, ponies, and driving. Maps of the equestrian area were available and Rhoades pointed out where the trails for carriages were located. Nine turnouts set off for a pleasant afternoon of exploring over 7 miles of byways through woods, along the river, over a bridge, up hills, and skirting meadows filled with wild flowers. In spite of all the rain, the trails were in excellent condition, having been constructed with crushed stone. July 6 will find BSDCers at the annual Wyandot Co. Historical Society's ice cream social displaying antique carriages. Held at the museum in downtown Upper Sandusky, OH, the event hosts large crowds, antique car buffs, and a patriotic band concert, with a light lunch and plenty of pie and ice cream. July 21 is set for the drive at Byers Woods, south of Ashland, OH, a beautiful place to spend an afternoon with driving friends. August will be a busy month, beginning with the Leightey's August 4 drive at their farm near Upper Sandusky, OH. August10 is the Higgins drive at the park in

Meeker, OH, and the Emmons family will be hosting the always popular Parker Bridge drive August 24. You don't need to have a horse or pony to drive to be a member of BSDC. Some members are interested in the history, conservation, and restoration of antique carriages rather than owning an equine. Trips are organized to view carriage collections, watch carriage competitions, or learn about the latest in equine care. Contact an officer, join the BSDC Facebook group, or check the website www.black swampdrivingclub.com for information about becoming a BSDC member.

Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS ASSOCIATION Hello Trail Riders! We would like to thank all the trail riders that came to our Spring Camp Out in May! It was a huge success in spite of the crazy weather we have all been experiencing. We had close to 35 rigs join us at the beautiful Whitford Lake event Area. Nature threw everything at us for the 4 days, sun, rain, cool days, hot days, wind and clouds! But riders hit the trails and and loved every minute of it! The pancake breakfasts filled everyone up with pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee and not to mention Jon and Daryl Ann's real maple syrup! Saturday night was a pulled pork potluck, the tables overflowing with food. We had a fun group of ladies from Indiana attend. Thank you to all of you ladies for supporting FCHFA events! The trails were groomed and even with the rain, the footing stayed good for riders and horses. Thank you again for your support for our efforts to raise funds to make our future campground possible! The next chance to camp at Fort Custer is September 12-15th at our Annual Fall Equestrian Camp Out. These 4 days include 2 pancake breakfasts, pulled pork potluck, Sat. night fundraising auction and more. There will be water for horses, manure removal, outhouse (FCHFA donated to Park), picket poles, electric corrals may be used, and a pavilion for gathering. The cost this year is still the same, $45 for members JULY 2019 â&#x20AC;˘ C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ÂŠ2019 (22)

and $60 for non-members for all 4 days! We invite everyone to join and support FCHFA for the coming campground and future trail projects. Just being a member on paper supports the campground project. We understand everyone's limited time. Seriously, $20-$25 for a membership from our trail users will make a big difference for the campground support! Put these days on your ride schedule and ride some of the nicest trails in southern Michigan! Update on Campground: We are waiting on the DEQ to look at and approve the specifications of the site layouts. That said, the Fort Custer Equestrian Campground is already approved! The DEQ is just the final step in a very long approval process with the DNR and the State. A workday will be scheduled to clear scrub vegetation at the back of the 7 sites and mark the rig parking pad layout. Gravel for the rig pads, picket poles, fire rings, picnic tables and everything else for these sites will be paid for and supplied by our FCHFA club. Think about joining to help us!! More news as it develops, soon hopefully. The trails are ready for you and your horse. Mowing is always ongoing, creek crossings rushing with fresh rains with 20+ miles of woods, river trails and prairie grass trails waiting for you! Check our ride calendar on the website www.fchfa.org and join us for a ride/potluck date. Call Nancy Simmonds @ 269-967-3613 for any other questions. See you on the Trails! Toni Strong, FCHFA Secretary

HBAM Horseback Archery of Michigan

HORSEBACK ARCHERY IN MICHIGAN Welcome to HBAM! We are Horseback Archery in Michigan. Check out our group on Facebook to stay up to date on all of Michigan's Horse Archery happenings. We are an alliance of clubs that believe in working across club and association lines to grow our sport in our state. We cheer each other on in our competitions, and we have a culture of horse sharing. Our clubs operate with transparency regarding clinicians hired, locations and dates, they do not WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News HORSEBACK ARCHERY IN MI, continued require potential horse archers to purchase access to this information. We can network you with local clubs and archers and get you introduced to the sport. The 2nd Annual Ground Zero Mounted Archers competition in Niles, MI had archers compete from as far away as Texas and Iowa. There were also archers from Canada and Kazakhstan. Despite the rainy weather, competitors ran the Hungarian, Korean 1-2-5, EOCHA, and a Polish style course called “Seizing Sasquatch,” which featured an array of 3D targets, including an 8ft tall Big Foot target. Many congratulations to Michigan's own Bethany Flick, Jennifer Dawson, and Jessica Gruebner for their placings in the open division. Shoutout to Hoosier and honorary Michigander, Shelby Weeks for her placing on the Seizing Sasquatch as well! Additionally, two Michigan youth Mya Dawson and Elijah Darda, dominated in their division. And a special shoutout to Rebecca Andrews for landing the offside shot on the EOCHA course, she may have been the only person to do so? And thank you to Ground Zero Archery for your generosity with the prizes and working so hard to pull off the competition! The 2019 US National Horseback Field Archery competition held in Lewisburg, TN, featured the Commanche Attack, Texas Hunt and short form X-Country courses. Three Michiganders drove down to compete. Pamela Stairs took 3rd place in her division on the Commanche Attack course by taking out a zombie “execution style.” Lily Baughn placed 3rd overall in the novice division! Bethany Flick placed 1st in all her courses in the advanced division, and was awarded Grand Reserve Champion overall. Hillary Merrill brought the Balanced Horse Back Archery Method to the Red Hawk Archery Riders in Stanwood at the end of June. Stay tuned for details. Creekside Horse Park in Waynesburg, OH will be hosting a mounted archery competition a month July through September. Check out their website for more information. Several HBAM members are looking to trailerpool/rideshare. Creekside is also hosting a Mountain Trail Challenge series, and offers Mountain Trail Courses for anyone who might be interested in ride shar-

ing but is not ready for an archery competition...yet. And finally, preparations are underway for the 3rd Annual Michigan Open Horseback Archery Competition, which will feature both Sport Track and Field Courses, specifically the Hungarian, Korean 1-2-5, the Mongolian Hit and Run, and the Red Hawk Field Course through the woods. This year it will be hosted by the Red Hawk Archery Riders out of Stanwood, MI at Healey's Outback Ranch. The Red Hawks would love the help of volunteers, please contact Colette Kay for more information. Volunteering is the best way to get an introduction to the tribe and the sport. We can't wait to meet you!

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION By the time this reaches you, our 3rd Forbidden Trail Ride will be "in the books". You will have seen many changes at Ionia! Our Equestrian Skills Course ribbon cutting ceremony was May 16, and usage and enjoyment has been high. A group of youth from the Michigan Rehabilitative Services will have made some footing improvements to our corrals, added corrals on two more sites, installed a mounting block at day staging, and may install our coming arena! We have a stock of T-shirts with our new logo and will have long sleeves and sweatshirts available by the time our Annual Meeting rolls around on August 10. Elections happen at this meeting, so come be a part of this "get it done" group. Planning of Phase 2 of the Equestrian Confidence Course begins late summer and we'd love to have your input! You don't have to be a board member to contribute, but we do have room for a couple more motivated riders. The board will be camping for the weekend of August 9-11, so come on out and joint us for a potluck at 1:00 on Saturday, with burgers being provided by IHTA, and our meeting immediately following. Board members will be easy to find as they will all be sporting red Ionia Horse Trails shirts. There won't be any sponsored games this JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (23)

weekend, as our task is to ride with all of you! If you've been itching to explore Ionia but hesitate to do it "alone", now is the time! Come on out and we'll show you around! Looking ahead to fall, our Chili Cookoff will be Oct. 5. Hope to see you there with a pot of your favorite chili to enter in the contest. Remember, all entrants must be camping at Ionia, so get that reservation made. Hope we see you at each and all of these events!

KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS Summer appears to be in full swing and Mother Nature is determined to refill the aquifers and contribute to ending any drought Michigan may have been experiencing. At the moment there is not much to report on regarding opportunities to camp at the Kensington Metro Park for equestrians or trail improvements and expansion. Board members met with the HCMA supervisor and staff recently and are working together to bring equestrian camping and trail improvements to the park in the future. We still plan on holding the KTR shared event Circle Ride and camp weekend September 13-15 with the Proud Lake Trail Rider's. Details will be coming soon regarding camp reservations, so be sure to check our website. There is still a fun group of trail riders who meet up on the first Saturday of the month, weather permitting to ride at the park. This ride is not sponsored by the KTR but information regarding this and other social riding events is available on the KTR Facebook page and the Southeast Michigan Equestrian Trail Group Events link and Facebook. Thank you for your support and patience as we work together to improve facilities and trails at the Kensington Metro Park.

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MAYBURY TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Maybury is wet and wild due to the Michigan monsoon spring we are STILL experiencing. The deer flies are not happy with the cool weather, I only saw one yesterday. The 2019 Destination Ride was a success, it dawned bright and clear and the temperature was very pleasant. The park has put in a parking lot for the day use campground and we were able to ferry our picnic supplies through the Napier gate. Thank You Maybury, it made it so much easier and safer for all. The food was fantastic as usual, and we all pitched in and made it happen. We missed you Jennie, get better soon! What a wonderful time! National Trails Day sponsored by REI, June 1st was another beautiful day, cool and no rain, The Maybury Trail Riders had a crew of 8, we got the Napier Rd. entrance weed wacked, trimmed, and the fence put back in order. Thank you to all who came and pitched in. We did get the Maggie trail remarked with the red linear signs. Glad to get that done, it feels official. The rest of the signage project is on hold until next year as we need to go through the grant process. We will submit a proposal this fall for the trail grant through the DNR. Our park management prefers us to use the DNR's sign division and not a commercial company. I also learned that the sign division has a large backlog of work, so we must wait. We will persist and insist! Someone pulled up one of the NO BIKE signs on horse trail right by the summer bike trailhead. I'm planning on getting it replanted and to put more up in that area. The bike trailhead is located on former horse trails and needs clarifying for the bikers. The trails look wonderful considering how wet it is. Bug spray and fly bonnets are advisable. Enjoy my friends! 2019 Maybury Trail Rider Events: Saturday, October 5th, from noon – 8pm Maybury Trail Riders Halloween Spooktacular and Potluck

Work Bees to be announced More Maybury Happenings: Fourth of July Fishing Derby 1-3 Pm – Prizes! Takes Place at the the fish pond off the Beck Rd entrance July 8th Music at Maybury 7-8 Pm – Trailhead Bldg. 8 Mile Rd entrance July 20th Coffee With The Park Supervisor 9:30 – 10:30 Am Trailhead Bldg. 8 Mile entrance Check us out on Facebook and at www.may burytrailriders.org. If you visit Maybury, PLEASE SIGN THE REGISTRY BOOK AT THE KIOSK IN THE STAGING AREA, just so they know how many of us enjoy the park. For more info, check the parks website: www.mayburystatepark.org or call 248349-8390 Christina Purslow, Chief weed whacker

are willing to share the tricks of the sport with everyone. We have seen some new faces this year and hope if you haven't joined us that you will fit a ride into your equine schedule. The next ride will be on July 20th and 21st at Elba Equestrian Complex. This is a special ride to most CMO members because it supports the Horses for Hope program. This program works with students who have been diagnosed with cancer by giving them time to be with horses. Horses are amazing and sensitive animals; working with and riding them offers many rewards, not the least of which is a distraction from the trials of life. If you have questions about this ride or how you can help Horses for Hope, please contact Horses for Hope on Facebook or Greg Weirauch at 810.955.9368. He and his wife Linda are wonderful at sharing the stories of this journey and the children it helps. We hope to see you there! See you on the trails! Janet

MiCMO MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING (MICMO) Despite the rain and muddy conditions, Under the Sea CMO at Silver Creek continued as planned. Unfortunately, my team was not able to attend but I believe a good time was had. The Turn & Burn Babes did not disappoint with a first place both Saturday and Sunday. It is early in the season, but they have a good lead on points nationally. Good job ladies! For the short course, Grandma's Gang secured Saturday and Sunday. They also lead the nation in points for the 2019 season. Again, Michigan is proving to be a strong force nationally in competitive mounted orienteering. The National Association of Competitive Mounted Orienteering has nine groups across the country. Some of these groups are just getting started. There are many rides in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. It is wonderful to hear about our members crossing the border to join rides and members from the “south” coming up to enjoy our trails. Fortunately, CMO is a very friendly sport where teams often help each other out and laugh together about their mistakes. All rides welcome new riders and

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MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION Are you shopping for a well-gaited trail partner? Lots of foals have been born this Spring. These members in our association have a number of naturally-gaited Fox Trotters to consider: Lola Kuhn in Newago, MI needs to reduce her herd. Call 231-652-3043 for more info. Chuck Fanslow (clf222@yahoo.com or 989-435-9224) in Gladwin, MI has CottonEyed Joe Y stock available as well as studs to breed to. Gale Gunder (989-534-1207) of Gladwin, MI has a spotted stud (Raider) to breed to and MFTs for sale as well. Breed your mare to these well-gaited stallions -- you will LOVE the result! When you do shop for a gaited horse elsewhere, be sure to bring someone knowledgeable with you. The description of the proper fox trot gait can be found on our website (www.michiganfoxtrotters.com). Listen/feel for the “Hunk of meat and two potatoes” gait when you try a good MFT out. THAT'S the one to buy! WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOC., cont. There's still time to sign up for the year-long Versatility Challenge. Go to our website for the rules and registration form. The fee is $20. There are two divisions: Under Saddle and Not Under Saddle. It takes place everywhere you like to ride, camp and show. Just report where you have completed/participated in the various activities. You could win an embroidered jacket or shirt. So far the competitors are Barb Drake, Joyce Holstine, Carrie Carpenter, Kathy Kruch, Charleen Ostrom and Marilyn Mannino. Many miles, camps, shows and training sessions are being documented! The Spring MFTHBA Show and Three-Yearold Futurity was held June 5-8 in Ava, MO. The classes can be viewed on the MFTHBA Face Book page. There were a wide variety of classes for youth and adults such as Versatility, Speed, Reining, Bareback Equitation, Futurity classes, Ranch classes and many others. Members Lee and Cindy Fonken of Arkansas were there riding the trails and on the Versatility course on the showgrounds. Cindy's horse, Kate's 007, was awarded 2018 Trail Horse of the Year! Congratulations to Seven!!! Member Jeff Dehner of Illinois was cheering on brother Bud and his horse Grand Slamm. It looked like everyone had a great time showing off their Fox Trotters! The officers voted to hold another Levi Beechy Horsemanship clinic July 27 &28. Levi's Training and Boarding facility is located on M-33 in West Branch, MI. Cost is $250 for both days per horse/rider combo. Auditor fee is $15 (MFTA member) and $20 for all others. Participant fee includes rustic camping, lunch, karaoke and campfire Saturday night. There will also be a silent auction all weekend. This is an excellent clinic to attend – you will learn so much! Everybody loves to learn from Levi! You can find the registration form on our website. This clinic fills quickly, don’t wait to sign up! Come camp and ride with us at our MFTHBA National Trail Ride with the MTRA which is scheduled for August 10-11 at the rustic South Branch Trail Camp near Hale, MI. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck Saturday night. We will supply the meat for the grill. Hope to meet you there! Anyone interested in learning about Fox

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MICHIGAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Here in Michigan it is riding between rain showers! But the 1st June Shore to Shore had good weather. There were 79 riders of which 49 rode shore to shore for a trophy. One horse and buggy completed the ride! The second June shore to shore which starts in Empire on Lake Michigan and rides east to Oscoda and Lake Huron has now started. 118 riders have signed up for the ride so it may be one of the largest of the year. As this starts after school is out, more families are able to attend. Also, with some layover days it makes a more relaxing ride. The MTRA June board of directors meeting takes place about half way during this ride, on June 22. Included on the agenda is upcoming workbee hopefully on the Cheboyagan trail camp. This will be the northern most camp on the north spur. Our 2020 calender of rides will be presented and voted on for approval. Follow the MTRA news on the website www.MTRA.org. Hope to see you on the trail!

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PONTIAC LAKE HORSEMAN'S ASSOCIATION Michigan weather did not disappoint at all for our Welcome Summer weekend camp out! All sites were full, we had a lot of riders join us for the Friday night moonlight ride and the Saturday country song poker ride which was a huge success. Food was overflowing for the 119 people that joined us at the potluck Saturday night! It was truly a sight and under the shelter, later that night, Rich, our camp boss, rigged it up with lights, thus illuminating those folks who came to play BINGO! We truly appreciate all those who support the PLHA and the park. So a big shout out to all those who just came to have fun and all those who helped make the event a great success! Just a reminder that there is an ongoing fund raiser for the off-leash dog park located at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area Beach. For more info or to donate please contact the PLRA park office at 248-666-1020. Thank you so much again for the incredible support to the PLHA and horse trails!! See you on the trail.

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Horse Association & Trail Riders News 4 common mistakes during a test. Both were good refreshers for me and helped to warm my horse up for my semi-private lesson with Dorothy where I was able to work on lead changes and canter pirouettes. The other rider in my lesson worked on solid basics which was a good reminder for me on how to manage those basics. You could look across the arenas and see the improvements being made by both horses and riders as a result of the clinicians' instruction. There was a sense of WOW and you just knew there was magic in the air. I sure wish I could go again next week. The 2019 Western Dressage World Championship Show will take place on October 2 through 6 at the Lazy E arena in Guthrie, OK. We have a great group of people already planning to go this year as competitors and supporters of western dressage. There will be five days of classes – and, I am sure, many parties. Registration opens July 1, 2019. If you are planning to attend and want to show in a freestyle, you may want to register early since they will be accepting only the first 15 entries in each freestyle class. There will be two new awards this year. The Silver Spur Award will be for the highest scoring horse and rider team whose combined age is at least 75 WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION OF years. And the World Show Greenhorn Award will be awarded to an amateur or MICHIGAN I am excited to announce that the WDAMI/ junior rider and horse, both competing at the GLASS-ED educational event “Dressage for show for the first time, with the highest Every Horse and Every Rider” on June 1, score. (To be eligible for this award, neither 2019 at Wyn Farm was a huge success. We the horse nor the rider may have ever shown want to extend a special thank you to Wyn at the WDAA Western Dressage World Farm for the use of their beautiful facility to show before. If you have any questions hold our event. Thanks also to Clinicians Sue about the show, please contact me at Hughes, Joanne Coy, and Dorothy Mueller eaglehorse1@hotmail.com. for their expertise and to Bonne Hazen, our U.S. Center for SafeSport launched their event organizer, and Chandra Nielson, who Youth training courses on June 12, 2019. handled the entries and other vital details. The SafeSport programs are free online We had three rings going at one time, all training courses and are designed for right next to each other. The many topics athletes, parents, youths to understand the that were covered included ride-a-test, fix- importance of positive, welcoming a-test, lateral exercises to improve straight- environments in sports. You can learn about ness, why won't my gaited horse gait, the signs of misconduct like verbal and achieving lightness, enhance the dance, sexual abuse, bullying, and where to report and more. abuse if it does occur. USEF and USDF officials are required to take this course. As a rider in the clinic, I had a blast and I Learn more at www.athletesafety.org. know many other riders did as well. I watched a groundwork session for problem WDAMI is looking for sponsors to help behaviors and then I rode in a session called sponsors the Year-end awards program. The JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019 (26) PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS, continued take place on September 15th. It is called the Circle Ride because it loops from the Proud Lake staging area to the Kensington staging area and then back again. Lunch will be provided at both locations. We will be camping on the 13th and the 14th. Our camp weekends are always full and filled with a lot of riding, great people, movie nights, pot lucks and camp fires. More information about this ride will be announced as we get closer. Hope to see everyone there. All of our events are open to everyone. You do not need to be a member of our group (although we would love for you to be!) We have people that come out without horses just to hang out and socialize. Everyone is welcome and we look forward to meeting up with old friends and making new ones. If you would like to be added to our email list to be reminded of upcoming events, please email Nancy Efrusy at efrusy@yahoo.com. Stay warm! Nancy Efrusy, Proud Lake Trail Riders.

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YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Board Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2019 This meeting was held at YS Horsemen's campground pavilion starting at 6:30 with a potluck meal. Ron Walker called the meeting to order and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Work Bee Update May 17 & 18, YSTRA would like to thank everyone who helped out these 2 days. The new Steps in the Obstacle course were completed on Friday. We hope you enjoy using them. There is still some work that needs to be done on the sides of the steps to reduce erosion. A suggestion to install telephone pole side rails might help the problem. A work day will be set up to work on this project. Also completed were 2 more corrals on sites 21&12. Please take care of all the corrals so they will last for many years to come. Clean up your horses manure and hay when you leave. Close and lock the corral gates. The wind blows the gates open and shut which will cause them to sag over time. A lot of work went into building these corrals for your enjoyment, please take care of them. YSTRA is aware of the ongoing issue with the corrals being muddy, especially this year with all the rain. We have filled corrals with sand several times since they have been built which only helps for a short time. WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Horse Association & Trail Riders News YANKEE SPRINGS TRAIL RIDERS, cont. We discussed 2 options to deal with the muddy stalls. 1. Add 3” of lime stone then 5” of 23A road gravel. A price will be researched for a 144 sq. ft. area. 2. Install soil erosion matts with compacting gravel added on top. Prices will be researched and brought to the next meeting. Members thought site 16 would be a good site to build the next corral if materials became available. June 22nd Judged Trail Ride: If you would like to volunteer to work this event please show up at 8 am and I will put you to work. The Billy the Kid trail around camp will be your obstacle course, so after you are done you will have time to go ride the 4 mile trail before the pot luck lunch at 1:00, and awards at 2:00. Trail Report: The 9 mile has been cleared but we understand there is now a down limb at Shaw Road. Trail clearing is a never-ending job, thank you for reporting the downed trees to YSTA.

The water hand pump is now working on the 9 mile. If you stop to offer your horse water you will need to prime the pump first, just pour water down the top of the handle then pump. Always leave water for the next person to use as a primer. The 4 mile has been cleared. There are 2 downed trees on the 6 mile that you can get around until these are cleared out. Land Manager Report: There has been a No Bike sign installed in the back of camp as there were bike riders cutting through camp and going out the back onto a small trail. Brad has the car counter and will install it when he has time. We asked Brad to inquire about the Spur Trail and where this request is at in Lansing. Still hoping the Stewardship department will give directions where a new trail can be created. New Business: Next meeting review the Strategic plan created in 2016 to keep YSTRA in line with our goals. Next meeting July 10, will be at Sandy's Country Kitchen. All members are welcome to join the board meetings. Happy Trails, Kathy Taylor, YSTRA Secretary

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Ways Stress, Diet, and Lameness Impacts Performance Horses, PART 2 By Shelby Agnew, Saddle Up! Magazine Reporter At Large Lameness in Performance Horses: This can encompass a reluctance to transition to each gait, leaning on the bit, rearing, failing to engage, and/or constant stiffness. Other conflict behaviors can entail head shaking, gaping of the mouth, refusing to accept the bit, pulling on the reins, and excessive tail swishing, (Gorecka-Bruzda). While some equestrians can recognize basic lameness in their horses, “There appears to be a perception among riders and trainers that horses can have ‘a lazy hind limb,’ whereas in reality most of these horses are lame horses,” (Dyson). Several studies Dyson mentioned found that the majority of horses that were previously thought to be sound by their owners were actually lame, proving that many people do not realize when their horses are off. Although, it may be more difficult for owners of show jumpers and eventers to recognize their horses’ pain in comparison to owners of dressage horses. Horses that jump seem more tolerant of pain, possibly because their varied riding schedules lead them to be happier despite possible discomfort, (Dyson). When riders do ask a veterinarian to evaluate their horses for lameness, it is usually not because they understand that their equine partner is hurt, but that they have been experiencing poor performance, (Dyson). Oftentimes, these horses have suspensory or other ligament injuries, and they will exhibit pain through obvious behaviors, such as avoiding being caught in the pasture to ride, biting or kicking out while tacking up, pinning ears, and resisting forward movement when ridden. If riders properly analyze CB in their sport horses, they can avoid serious lameness, which will elongate the show career while promoting the healths of their equine partners. Ways to Prevent Stress in Performance Horses: When trainers rely on methods based on natural behavior and productive exercise, the performance horse will undergo more positive stress. Instead of harmful effects that are detrimental to the horse’s health, the horse will experience a rise in cortisol levels, which decreases inflammation, stimulates movement, and increases blood glucose concentration, (Bartolomé & Cockram). Even though some horses are naturally sensitive to stressful situations such as a new lesson, the trainer can recognize this trait and slowly introduce the unfamiliar exercise, allowing the horse time to work through it. At the same time, the horse’s temperament will boost, which increases the desire to work and helps the lesson become more productive. This can be compared to the impact of positive mindsets on human athletes since the better they mentally feel, the better they will often practice and compete. Hall et al. recounted that trainers can remember to implement positive reinforcement in their training techniques, especially after a horse experienced negative reinforcement, since it results “…in increased motivation to participate and increased exploratory behavior.” Essentially, the horse wants to learn. This is because “…it is the change from a less preferred to a more preferred situation that lifts mood and improves optimism,” (Hall). Additionally, horses should be trained for disciplines that best fit their natural abilities, lessening the amount of distress they would undergo compared to being forced into disciplines that are physically unsuitable for them. The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), an equestrian governing entity, states that “‘…horses must only undergo training that matches their physical capabilities and level of maturity for their JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

respective disciplines,” and that “…welfare must take precedence over all other demands,” (Gorecka-Bruzda). Showing a horse that is physically or psychologically unprepared – or poorly prepared – could lead to mental and physical harm, (Gorecka-Bruzda). It is both ethically wrong and illegal among the FEI to place undue distress on a performance horse. If a trainer decides that a certain horse is not meant for the discipline during its time in training, then the horse can be sent to a different trainer to find a new job. In the cutting horse industry, some young horses in training do not have the minds or athleticism for the sport in the long term, so they are eventually turned into reined cow, ranch, or sorting horses with happy careers. Meanwhile, positive methods of training are still imperative for a horse’s training routine since it will stimulate an increased desire to work in the discipline the horse truly enjoys. To reduce the number of horses that are easily distressed, breeders should try to avoid crossing horses with specific genes that contribute to innate stress. This includes Interleukin 8 and heatshock protein 90, which are both related to a stress induced response from exercise, (Bartolomé & Cockram). If horses are bred to react to natural stress productively, this will reduce the number of horses with damaged mental states. As well as breeding specific genes, horses with ideal conformation should be crossed. Equines with poor skeletal and muscle structures such as thin legs and poor toplines, or even a massive height, are prone to injuring themselves when competing, which is a stressful event in any horse’s life. Dyson cites investigations that conclude that dressage horses who are at least 17.3 hands tall have a fifteen percent increase risk of lameness than those shorter than them. The taller the horse, or the less symmetric the hooves are, the more likely the horse will go lame, shortening the performance career. If both horses being bred have strong overall conformations, there is a high chance they will produce a foal that can become a successful athlete that is not as prone to injury and will not have to experience the distress that being hurt causes. To improve the welfare of equine athletes, future show horses can be selectively bred to have excellent conformation, personality, health, and physiology, allowing them to react to stimuli effectively. To prevent distress on performance horses during trailering, they can be given a certain feed that reduces the negative impact. Each of the activities associated in transportation, from loading and unloading, the drive, and competition, can be perceived as a bad stressor by the horse. Konig v. Borstel et al. write that “Transportation often combines the effects of claustrophobia with neophobia and social separation” and according to Butterfield et al., this can upset the horse’s “…immune system and welfare, which in turn can have a negative impact on its performance.” The latter (28) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

researchers referenced that the transportation process causes four main effects: “(1) catabolism of tissue; particularly skeletal muscle; (2) depletion of physiological ions; (3) depletion of glycogen and energy reserves and hypoglycemia; and (4) dehydration,” and consequently, horses may lose weight and body condition (Butterfield). These consequences are consistent with the findings of Bartolomé & Cockram as well as Gorecka-Bruzda et al. All of this research has proven that when horses are placed in stressful environments, their welfare declines. To reduce transportation stress, DeStress Nutritional Technology, a nutrition company, created a supplement, which can improve the horse’s health. Butterfield et al. conducted research on this feed to study its influence on the horse through noninvasive infrared thermography (IRT) on the temperature of the eye since heat production typically increases in times of distress. The ten horses that were part of the study were a mix of mares and geldings from the ages of five to twenty-two who held show careers in steer wrestling and barrel racing. Those not in the control group were fed the DeStress supplement the day before transportation and underwent IRT before and after being trailered. The treated group experienced less than a five hundredth change in temperature, significantly less than the control group who did not receive the feed (Butterfield). This suggests that the DeStress supplement positively impacts the health of the horse since the treated horses did not experience such an altering temperature change from being fed a diet that reduces natural transportation stress. When veterinarians and owners continue to construct a feed plan for their performance horses, they can include DeStress’ supplement to decrease the amount of distress the horses experience as they are trailered to/from shows. Conclusion: Performance horses are more than willing to give their riders their full hearts and energy, but it is difficult for them to do so if they feel uncomfortable from stress, soreness, or a poor diet. While there is positive stress from enjoyable activities, distress from certain environments can severely impact sport horses. Lameness also harms a horse’s health, and feed can be taken into consideration to achieve the optimal well-being of the horse, even to lower stress. Through proper training, an attentiveness to behavior, and nutritional work with a veterinarian, the welfare of performance horses as well as the partnership and time with riders can be strengthened. If you have suggestions on writing topics for Shelby Agnew, please email her at: shelby.saddleup@gmail.com

Assessing equine emotional state. Applied Animal Behavior Science, 205, 183-193. https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.03.006 Konig v. Borstel, U., Visser, E.K., Hall, C. (2017). Indicators of stress in equitation. Applied Animal Behavior Science, 190, 43-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.02.018 Richardson, K. & Murray, J. (2016). Fiber for performance horses: A review. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 46, 31-39. doi: 10.1016/ j.jevs.2016.02.234[MB10]

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References: Bartolomé, E. & Cockram, M.S. (2016). Potential effects of stress on the performance of sport horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 40, 84-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2016.01.016 Butterfield, C., Grumpelt, B., Kimmel, D., Patterson, R., Jones, K., Scott, S.L., Schaefer, A. (2018). The Pretransport management of stress in performance horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 69, 145-148. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2018.07.006 Dyson, S. (2017). Equine performance and equitation science: Clinical issues. Applied Animal Behavior Science, 190, 5-17. https://doi.org/ 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.03.001 Gorecka-Bruzda, A., Kosiska, I., Jaworski, Z., Jezierski, T., Murphy, J. (2015). Conflict behavior in elite show jumping and dressage horses. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 10, 137-146. https://doi.org/10.1016/ j.jveb.2014.10.004 Hall, C., Randle, H., Pearson, G., Preshaw, L., Waran, N. (2018). JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

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When the Phone Says “No Service” By Robert Eversole | www.TrailMeister.com When you're out in the wild and need to call for help, don't be surprised if your cellphone reads “No Service.” Losing your cell signal while outdoors can be annoying – but if you're out riding or camping your cellphone signal can mean the difference between life and death. Injuries, being lost, and any other number of hazards can mean we need to call for help – but if there's no signal to carry your message, then what do you do? Unlike the phone you use every day, GPS communicators don't need a cell signal to work. Instead, they use the network of satellites constantly orbiting overhead. Not only can they be used to track your position, but they can also be used to send and receive packages of data. We're talking around 140 characters, like in the early days of text messaging. That may not sound like much, but it's enough to tell your loved ones where you are (or that you're delayed), receive medical advice, and even download an up-to-date weather report. They can also contact search and rescue virtually anywhere in the world if things get serious. I tested the three most promising satellite messengers from SatPaq, SPOT, and Garmin. I won't sugarcoat it: none of these tools are perfect. That being said all of them could save your life when the trail gets rocky. Each of these devices have a number of basic functions in common. When activated, all of them let you do the following in areas without cellphone reception: · In case of a non-life-threatening emergency, alert your personal contacts that you need help · In case of a life-threatening emergency, activate an SOS button that directly notifies emergency responders of your distress signal, as well as your GPS coordinates · Send text-based messages to your personal contacts · Create shareable online maps of your adventure so others can follow along in (near) real time · Track your journey SatPaq: A clip-on antenna that turns your smartphone into a satellite communicator. · PRO: Inexpensive to purchase and to use. Takes advantage to the phone that's already in your pocket. · CON: Needs your cell phone · PRICE: $250 · COST OF OWNERSHIP: .29 to .40 per message NIFTY FACT: The SatPaq communicates through Geostationary (GEO) satellites when there is no cell or WiFi coverage. GEO satellites don't move relative to your position on earth so they're always in view and your communications can happen right away. Horse and mule riders like to get off the beaten path – We long for the backwoods, and back country refuges of isolation where (hopefully) you won't see people for days. The problem is when you're this far in the back country, you're also well out of cell coverage which can make a bad situation much worse if there's ever a serious injury or illness. You won't have to worry about that potential worst-case scenario if you're carrying a SatPaq. The SatPaq from Higher Ground is a lightweight device that easily JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

From left to right: Garmin inReach, SatPaq, and SPOT X clips to your smartphone and connects wirelessly using Bluetooth to communicate through satellites when there is no cell coverage. SatPaq's SpaceLinq free app allows you to send and receive messages, get instant weather forecasts, share your location, and get help in emergencies – all without monthly service fees. SatPaq also features an Artificial Intelligence medical service to answer first aid questions and an SOS service for emergencies. It is iPhone and Android compatible and can hold a charge for 4-5 months in storage. It’s also only 4 ounces – less than my iPhone! SatPaq eliminates the monthly fees associated with other satellite messengers through the purchase of message credits called MessagePaqs that allow you to use the service whenever you need. These message credits holdover until you use them. If you spend time exploring away from cell phone coverage, the SatPaq is a very attractive piece of gear! SPOT X: A rugged communications device that will send texts independently, without a linked smartphone. · PRO: QWERTY keyboard and a built-in digital compass · CON: Keyboard has tiny hard to use buttons. Cannot pair with a phone. Does not support maps · PRICE: $250 · COST OF OWNERSHIP: $164-$380 per year NIFTY FACT: The SPOT X is the company's first device with twoway satellite messaging. The SPOT X is a stand-alone two-way satellite messaging device. The other devices we tested allow for two-way, customized messaging, but they require a smartphone for easy typing. The SPOT's built-in QWERTY keyboard makes it stand out. You compromise nothing by using the X on its own. In fact, you couldn't link it with your smartphone even if you wanted to. The Spot X can send and receive text messages and short emails. This makes it fundamentally different than SPOTS's other devices such as the Gen3, which can only send messages. Messages can be predefined, custom, or even posted to social media to keep all of your peeps in the know. Each Spot X unit is assigned a personal U.S. mobile number, which makes sending messages to the device easy. The process of sending messages to the other devices we tested is less straightforward. The Battery life of the SPOT X far surpasses that of the Garmin inReach, going twice as long (10 days). (32)

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slow process of ticking off characters on the inReach keypad. The Bottom Line: Which Satellite Messenger Should I Pick? Your answer will depend on your unique needs. Here are the main questions that I consider before choosing a device. · What are your biggest priorities? Easy, quick messaging? Battery life? Cost savings? Compact size and weight? Navigational tools? · Do you plan to also carry a smartphone and use it in conjunction with your satellite messenger, or do you want a standalone device? Beyond the classic 10 essentials, modern SOS devices provide a greater increase in your overall outdoor safety than most other gear available. They offer peace of mind to your loved ones, and twoway communication with search and rescue teams and medical professionals. Simply put, you should buy one, learn to use it and show your riding partners how to use as well, and bring it with you on every wilderness adventure. Try each of the devices during TrailMeister trail riding and horse camping clinics. Clinic attendees have the opportunity to use and test live satellite messenger devices during my clinics. You can find the schedule, more info on horse camping, as well as the largest horse trail and camp guide in the world at www.TrailMeister.com.

“No Service”, continued Along with sending and receiving messages, the SPOT X can also track your location at regular intervals; send SOS messages directly to the GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center; and function as a rudimentary navigation device with a built in compass and the ability to set waypoints. The SPOT X is a solid backcountry communications option, so long as you can accept the keyboard and lack of mapping capabilities. Garmin inReach: SMS devices allow users to communicate via text message to friends, family and rescue operators at a fraction of the price of regular satellite phones. These tools also allow for continuous tracking so that contacts back home can follow along with your journey. · PRO: Reliable, Rugged, Accurate, Pre-loaded topographic maps · CON: Unit is bulky, heavy, expensive · PRICE: $300-$450 · COST OF OWNERSHIP: $180 to $1,200 per year NIFTY FACT: There are two flavors of Garmin inReach: the Explorer+ and the SE+. The Explorer adds topo maps, a built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter, and accelerometer. The Garmin inReach Explorer+ is a significant investment: it's $450 for the device; service plans and insurance coverage add more to the cost. But what's the price of safety and peace of mind? If I got into trouble, the inReach can help me get out. And for friends and loves ones, the ability to communicate with me while I'm in the back country is invaluable. Rugged and ready, inReach devices use the iridium satellite network of 66 low orbit satellites offering 100% coverage worldwide to help ensure your messages are received. Both versions of the inReach excel at messaging, as long as you set your expectations appropriately. Satellite communications, no matter the network or the technology employed, have inherent limitations. Sometimes you'll have to wait a few minutes for satellites to pass overhead and send and receive the messages. The simplest way to send messages with the inReach is through the Garmin EarthMate smartphone app. On the app, it's easy to add your contacts and then send and receive a big batch of messages. Pre-programmed messages make it much easier to send quick updates, so you don't have to type the same message multiple times. Without the phone app composing messages is a painfully JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

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Beautiful Boarding and training facility for all breeds and disciplines. Green horses and firsttime riders welcome! Offering western dressage and short-term intensive training programs. IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944, Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-12/19) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com Boarding Available at Milford’s premier equine facility. Heated 72x200 indoor, lighted 175x350 outdoor arena. Bridle trails connect to Kensington Metro Park and Proud Lake Recreations trails. Lessons available. Find us on Facebook! BERWYCK SADDLE CLUB – 248.685.1555 Milford, MI (Oakland) S-08/19 www.berwycksaddleclub.com

Boarding in Hastings, MI (South East Grand Rapids area). Quiet, country with 165 acres of trails. Inside and outside board, large pastures with shelters. 60x160 indoor riding arena. Lessons and horses for sale. EVERVIEW FARM Hastings, MI (Barry) (S-01/20) 269. 948.9570, email: lee@everviewfarm.net www.everviewfarm.net Lashbrook Farms Boarding Available – Indoor and outdoor arenas, access to Kensington Metropark trails. Convenient location. LASHBROOK FARMS – 248.225.2818 Brighton, MI (Livingston) (M-0819) Rick Wiegand, email: rwiegand01@aol.com

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DOGS/PUPPIES Heeler Puppies – Males and females available. Blues and reds. Will come with age appropriate vaccines and deworming. Parents are very loyal companions. Long and short tails, ready in July. Stacy DeFrenn – 517.652.3536 Morrice, MI (Shiawassee) (M-08/19) Email: cabincreekpainthorse@gmail.com

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JULY 7 – Woodbine Farm Dressage Show. Midwest Dressage Association approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: woodbinehorseshows@gmail.com, or online at: www.midwestdressage.org

JULY 1-7 – MQHA Harbor Classic, 6 AQHA horse shows! NMQHA approved. NSBA dual approved classes. Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 West US-10, Ludington, MI. Contact MQHA office 616.225.8211, or email: mqha@ hotmail.com, or www.miquarterhorse.com

JULY 8 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Lightweight & Heavyweight Horse Pull. 7pm start. Oakland County 4-H Fair, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. For more information on horse pulls visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com

JULY 3-7 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (1 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook.

JULY 8-12 – Youth Horse Camp on beautiful Mackinac Island. Contact Mackinac Horsemen’s Association 906.847.8034, email: info@ mackinachorses.org, visit us online at: www.mackinachorses.org, or you can find us on Facebook or Instagram.

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JULY 5-6 – Ingham County 4-H Leader’s Open Show. Fri: Gymkhana 6pm. Sat: 8:30am start. Ingham Co. Fairgrounds (south end), 700 East Ash St., Mason, MI. Show info. call Debbie 517.488.1340. Stalls: Audra 517.331.0852 or email: audiejane2014@outlook.com JULY 5-7 – Central MI Horseman’s Assoc. Point Approved Open Show. Shiawassee Co. Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. CMHA 989.666.4867 call/text, email: cmha secretary@gmail.com, STALL Reservations: cmhastallres@gmail.com, or www.cmha.info JULY 5-7 – MI Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show. Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 8am start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Show information or stall reservations call: 517.655.4712, email: rtrainct@aol.com, or Michigan Apple Blossom Classic on Facebook. JULY 6-7 – Buchanan Westerners Open Horse Show. Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, Inc., 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. Email: buchananwesterners@outlook.com, or online at: www.buchananwesterners.com JULY 6 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Heavyweight Horse Pull. 4pm start. Eaton County 4-H Fair, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. For more on horse pulls visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com JULY 6-7 – MI FQHR Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI. Contact Wendy Wixson 989.506.1558, or email: laramiereed@ yahoo.com, find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.michigan-fqhr.com JULY 7 – Open Speed Show Series. Make-up show for June 2nd. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more info call 616.427.5668

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JULY 9-12 – Riders Only Horse Camp. All ages, 9am-3pm daily. $450 per person. Bring a sack lunch daily. Last day: hot dog BBQ. Brighton Equestrian Club, 7318 Herbst Rd., Brighton, MI. Contact Kristen at 810.772.7612, email: kristen@clubbec.com or www.clubbec.com JULY 10-12 – Camp Crystal Horse Camp. Hands on horse experience that goes beyond lessons. 9am-4pm, $175 per child, ages 6 & up. Crystal Farms, 15203 C Drive South, Marshall, MI. Call 269.317.3910, email: crystalfarms12 @gmail.com, www.crystalfarmsonline.com

JULY 13 – Midwest Dressage Association Approved Show. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Email: mda.dressageorg@ gmail.com or www.midwestdressage.org JULY 13 – Ride For A Cure Benefit Open Show. Entry 8am, show 9am. Tuscola County Fairgrounds, entrance on M-81, next to Pizza Hut, Caro, MI. T-shirts for purchase to show in. Contact Lori Bellor 989.551.5898 or online at: www.tuscolacountyfair.org JULY 13-14 – Extreme Mountain Trail Clinic with Kelly Chapman on the 13th and IMTCA Challenge on the 14th. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogilamb@att.net, or online at: www.holland western.net, or find us on Facebook. JULY 13-14 – Just Run It Buckle Weekend, noon start. Run for the buckles and win some cash! Groveland Equestrian Center, 75 Barron Road, Ortonville, MI. Contact Jenna 810.288.2491, email: pistolequinellc@ gmail.com, or find us on Facebook. JULY 13-14 – NBHA MI 03/IBRA Show, Sat: Expos 10am, Show Noon. Sun: Expos 9am, Show 10am. D Bar D Ranch7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping: 231.832.3143, contact Joyce 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbard ranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook.

JULY 10-14 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (2 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook.

JULY 13-14 – Willow Tree Equestrian Center Dressage Show. Entries close: July 5. GlassEd, & MDC. WDAMI & Reg. 2. Willow Tree Equestrian Center, 61087 34th Ave., Bangor, MI. Call Karin 269.470.5007, email: karinbiele feld@gmail.com, or visit www.glass-ed.org

JULY 11 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Series, 6pm start. $4 per class, show clothes optional. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Contact Joyce at 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook.

JULY 13-14 – WMAR Red White & Blue Open Show. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Stall Reservations: Sharon Clark 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls@ yahoo.com. Show info call: Amy Schweiger 810.602.8998 or find us on Facebook.

JULY 12 – Livingston County Horse Comm. presents Night Run Series (Gymkhana events). Park opens 6:00 pm, expos start 6:30 pm. Cohoctah Park, 6258 Preston Rd., Cohoctah, MI. Contact Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@att.net

JULY 13-14 – Wyn Farm Dressage Schooling Show. English and Western Dressage Classes. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Contact Kealan Millies-Lucke 517.915.8548, email: wynfarmshowseries@gmail.com, or visit us online at: wynfarm.com

JULY 13 – Kal-Val Speed Only Show, 4:30 pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com or online at: http://www.kalvalsaddleclub.com

JULY 14 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668

JULY 13 – Mid-MI Open Horse Show Circuit Show, 9am, Double Judged. Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stall/camping reservations call: Jennie at 989.954.5268 or email: jbigelow@gpminvest ments.com or visit www.mmohsc.com

JULY 14 – Spur of the Moment Horse Club Show, 8am rain or shine. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Camping & Stalls: 517.763.7051 (text preferred), email: jenericacres@gmail.com, or visit us online at www.spurhorseshow.com

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Show & Event Dates JULY 26 – Northern MI QH Association All Novice Show, 8am start. AQHA, NMQHA & MQHA approved. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Email prior to show: nmichiganqha@gmail.com. Online at: ekgequine.com/mqha

JULY 16-18 – Summer Fun Horse Camp. Ages 5 & up, 9am-1pm, 10 & up 2pm-6pm. $250 per child. Riding, grooming, games and more! Brighton Equestrian Club, 7318 Herbst Rd., Brighton, MI. Kristen 810.772.7612, email: kristen@clubbec.com or www.clubbec.com JULY 17-21 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (3 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook. JULY 18 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Series, 6pm start. $4 per class, show clothes optional. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Contact Joyce at 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook. JULY 19 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Lightweight & Heavyweight Horse Pull. 7:30pm start. St. Clair County 4-H & Youth Fair, 7201 Lapeer Rd., Goodells, MI. For more information on horse pulls visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com JULY 19-21 – Central MI Horseman’s Assoc. Point Approved Open Show. Shiawassee Co. Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. CMHA 989.666.4867 call/text, email: cmha secretary@gmail.com, STALL Reservations: cmhastallres@gmail.com, or www.cmha.info JULY 19-21 – Floral City Open Show Circuit. Friday Tow Home The Money – $1500 added, 6:30pm start. Sat & Sun Open Show. Monroe Co. Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Rd., Monroe, MI. Call Alexis 734.497.7907 or visit https:// monroecounty4-hhorsenpony. webs.com/ JULY 20 – Extreme Mountain Trail Course Pay To Play, 1pm start. $20 members, $30 non. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, visit us online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or find us on Facebook. JULY 20 – Holland Western Saddle Club Show. 8:30am start. Double Judged! HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, visit us online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or on Facebook. JULY 20 – Mackinac Island Horse Show. Contact Mackinac Horsemen’s Association 906.847.8034, email: info@mackinac horses.org, online: www.mackinachorses.org, or you can find us on Facebook or Instagram. JULY 20-21 – Blue Water Miniature Horse Jubilee AMHR Show, 8am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Contact Bonnie 810.384.6023, email: missbonnie@frontier.com, or online at: www.bwmhc.weebly.com

Focusing on FUN & Education – ALL shows are learning based, targeted to beginner and intermediate riders and horses. We pride ourselves on giving fun, useful & memorable awards for class prizes, and high points. BEST LITTLE HORSE SHOWS (Exp. 10/19) Ericka 248.212.8890, erickautz@yahoo.com www.bestlittlehorseshow.com JULY 20-21 – Horses For Hope Competitive Mounted Orienteering. MiCMO sanctioned event. Elba Equestrian Complex, 1875 N. Elba Rd., Lapeer, MI. Contact Greg 810.955.9368, email: lweirauch@ hotmail.com, or visit us online at: nacmo.org JULY 20-21 – Mid MI Dressage Schooling Show 5/6. Online: www.showsecretary.com. Entries close on May 24th. Rattlewood Farms, 1935 Ray Rd., Oxford, MI. Call 810.656.6094, email: christine.a.young@hotmail.com or visit: http://midmichigandressage.webs.com/ JULY 21 – Hunter/Jumper/Dressage Series Show (3 of 4), 8am start. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call 586.295.1313, show secretary email: kathleen biondo@gmail.com or www.justamere.info JULY 21 – Livingston County Horse Comm. presents Night Run Series (Gymkhana events). Park opens 6:00 pm, expos start 6:30 pm. Cohoctah Park, 6258 Preston Rd., Cohoctah, MI. Contact Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@att.net JULY 24-28 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (4 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Rd., Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook. JULY 25 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Series, 6pm start. $4 per class, show clothes optional. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Contact Joyce at 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook. JULY 25 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Heavyweight State Championship Horse Pull. 2pm start (after pony pull). Fowlerville Family Fair, 8800 W Grand River Ave., Fowlerville, MI. For more information visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com

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JULY 26-28 – 3 Day IBRA 50/50 Barrel Show. Thurs 5pm, Fri & Sat 10am, pancake breakfast Sun 8:30am. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping call: 231.832.3143, contact Joyce 231.878.2155, visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or Facebook. JULY 26-28 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Show. Friday 6pm, Sat & Sun 8am start. Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. For show info email: blondeltoni@gmail.com, stalls: samholwerda @yahoo.com, or visit: miranchhorse.com JULY 27 – Best Little Horse Show Series Open Show. 9am start, all breeds, all ages and skill levels. Learning based shows. Equinox Farm, 855 N. Hickory Ridge Rd., Highland, MI. Contact Ericka Utz 248.212.8890, or online at: www.bestlittlehorseshow.com JULY 27 – Christmas in July Show! 9am start. Show clothes optional, your best Christmas wear welcome. Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave., Charlotte, MI. Contact Amy Nierenburger 517.663.1699, email: kountykavalry@yahoo.com, or on Facebook. JULY 27 – Kal-Val Pleasure and Speed Show, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com or online at: http://www.kalvalsaddleclub.com JULY 27 – Kaitlynn Scott Memorial Open Horse Show. 9am start. Youth and adult speed and jumping. Oceana County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. State St., Hart, MI. For more information visit: www.canr.msu.edu/horses_ponies/events JULY 27 – Oakland Co. Open Show, Horse Council Summer Show, 8:30am start. Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. For showbill visit: www.facebook.com/OC4Hhorsecouncil/ or www.oakgov.com/msu/ JULY 27-28 – Buchanan Westerners Open Horse Show. Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, Inc., 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. Email: buchananwesterners@outlook.com, or online at: www.buchananwesterners.com JULY 27-28 – Northern MI QH Association Double Point Show. AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA approved. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave., Midland, MI. Email prior to show: nmichiganqha@gmail.com. Online at: ekgequine.com/mqha WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

Show & Event Dates JULY 27-29 – Jan and Ron Wolfin’s Drive and Camping Weekend. Pancake breakfast and potluck dinner on Saturday. MI Horse Drawn Vehicle Association, www.mhdva.org, or call Cady Ness-Smith 517.281.9103 JULY 28 – Cowboy Church, 5pm start. Bring a friend! Horse lovers of all ages and all denominations welcome. Free chuckwagon dinner provided. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501 JULY 28 – Extreme Mountain Trail Course Pay To Play, 9am start. $20 members, $30 non. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, visit us online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or find us on Facebook. JULY 28 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668 JULY 29 - AUG 1 – Youth Horse Camp held on beautiful Mackinac Island. Contact Mackinac Horsemen’s Association 906.847.8034, email: info@ mackinachorses.org, visit us online at: www.mackinachorses.org, or you can find us on Facebook or Instagram. JULY 31 - AUG 2 – Camp Crystal Horse Camp. Hands on horse experience that goes beyond lessons. 9am-4pm, $175 per child, ages 6 & up. Crystal Farms, 15203 C Drive South, Marshall, MI. Call 269.317.3910, email: crystalfarms12 @gmail.com, www.crystalfarmsonline.com JULY 31-AUG 4 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (5 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook.

MQHA offers more than 40 AQHA shows, an Annual Tack Sale, Youth Teams, Stallion Service Sale, Futurity, Horseback Riding Program, Scholarship opportunities, great Year End Awards and more! MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. 616.225.8211 | www.miquarterhorse.com Email: mqha@hotmail.com

AUGUST AUGUST 1 – D Bar D Ranch Summer Speed Series, 6pm start. $4 per class, show clothes optional. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Contact Joyce at 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 1 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Heavyweight Horse Pull. 7:30pm start. Gratiot County Fair For Youth, 701 S. Lincoln Ave., Alma, MI. For more information visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepull results.com AUGUST 3 – Angels of Action Saddle Up for Childhood Hunger Ride. All proceeds benefit Angels of Action. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Find Saddle Up For Childhood Hunger on Facebook or visit us online at: www. dbardranchmichigan.com AUGUST 3 – WMAHA Community Show. All breed classes, double judged. 8:30am start. Muskegon County Fairgrounds, 6621 Heights Ravenna Rd., Fruitport, MI. Contact Sherry Nugent 616.446.7429, email: halsa91@aol. com, or visit: www.wmaha.org AUGUST 3 – Extreme Mountain Trail Course Pay To Play, 1pm start. $20 members, $30 non. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, visit us online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 3 – Holland Western Saddle Club Show. 8:30am start. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogilamb@att.net, visit us online at: www.holland western.net, or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 3 – Mackinac Island Horse Show. Contact Mackinac Horsemen’s Association 906.847.8034, email: info@mackinac horses.org, online: www.mackinachorses.org, or you can find us on Facebook or Instagram. AUGUST 3-4 – NBHA Show MI 03, Sat: Expos 10:30am, show noon. Sun: Expos 9am, show 10am. D Bar D Ranch7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping: 231.832.3143, contact Joyce 231.878.2155, visit us online at: www.dbard ranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 3-4 – Janet Foy Two Day Clinic at Brilliant Reflection Farm, 490 Rissman Lane, Ortonville, MI. Auditors welcome. Contact Barbra Reis 248.670.9031, or email: blond mane@yahoo.com or visit us online at: www. brilliantreflectionfarm.com or on Facebook.

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AUGUST 3-4 – MI Appaloosa Summer Sizzler, 8am start. Co-sponsors: MApHA and WMAR. MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Stall reservations: Sharon Clark 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls@ yahoo.com, online: www.michappclub.com AUGUST 3-4 – Mid-MI Open Horse Show Circuit Show, 9am, Double Judged. Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N. Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI. Stall/camping reservations call: Jennie 989.954.5268 or email: jbigelow@gpm investments.com or visit www.mmohsc.com AUGUST 4 – Barry County Annual Benefit Open Speed Show Series (3 of 5), 9:30am start. 6 speed events, 6 age groups, daily & year end prizes. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. Contact Linda 269.945.3691 or ablett0314@sbcglobal.net AUGUST 6-9 – Academy Team Summer Camp, 9am-3pm daily. Ages 8 & up. $550 each. Brighton Equestrian Club, 7318 Herbst Rd., Brighton, MI. Contact Kristen at 810.772.7612, email: kristen@clubbec.com or online at: www.clubbec.com AUGUST 7-11 – Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (6 of 6). Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI approved show. Flintfields Horse Park, 6535 Bates Road, Willamsburg, MI. Email: info@hjam.net, www.hjam.net, or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 9 – Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association Beginning Driving Clinic, 5pm8pm. Eaton RESA, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Contact Tina 989.274.5466 AUGUST 9 – Tiny Tots Session 4, ages 4-6. Classes Fridays 5:15pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm7:45pm for 6 weeks. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI. Call 734.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com or online: www.wildwindstable.com AUGUST 10 – Kal-Val Pleasure & Speed Show, Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, email: huffman.shajnett7@gmail.com or online at: http://www.kalvalsaddleclub.com AUGUST 10 – Midwest Dressage Association Approved Show. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Email: mda.dressageorg@ gmail.com or www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 10-11 – Extreme Mountain Trail Clinic on the 10th and IMTCA Challenge on the 11th. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, or online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or find us on Facebook.

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Show & Event Dates AUGUST 10-11 – MI FQHR Show, 8:30am start. Isabella County Fairgrounds, 500 N Mission Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI. Contact Wendy Wixson 989.506.1558, email: laramiereed@ yahoo.com, Facebook or michigan-fqhr.com AUGUST 10-11 – Mid MI Dressage Schooling Show. Online: www.showsecretary.com. Entries close July 26th. Rattlewood Farms, 1935 Ray Rd., Oxford, MI. Call 810.656.6094, or email: christine.a.young@hotmail.com or visit: http://midmichigandressage.webs.com/ AUGUST 10-11 – Oakland Co. Open Show, Champs 4-H Sat., Paint Creek Valley Sun., 8:30am start. Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Rd., Davisburg, MI. For s h o w b i l l : w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / O C 4 H horsecouncil/ or www.oakgov.com/msu/ AUGUST 10-11 – Ride or Drive with Peggy Brown, plus Centered Riding with Sally Swift. 9am-5:30pm. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc., Eaton RESA, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Call/text Tina 989.274.5466 AUGUST 10-11 – Wyn Farm Dressage Schooling Show. English, Western Dressage. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Contact Kealan Millies-Lucke 517.915.8548, email: wynfarmshowseries@gmail.com, or visit us online at: wynfarm.com AUGUST 10-17 – MI Trail Riders August Family Ride, 8 days. South Branch to Luzerne, MI. Contact Al Davis, President: alanddi davis@gmail.com or email: Jan Wolfin, Secretary: mtra.office@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.mtra.org AUGUST 11 – Barry County Annual Benefit Open Speed Show Series (4 of 5), 9:30am start. 6 speed events, 6 age groups, daily & year end prizes. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. Contact Linda 269.945.3691 or ablett0314@sbcglobal.net AUGUST 11 – Livingston County Achievement Day 4-H Open Horse Show, gates open at 7am, show starts 8:30am. No dogs allowed. Cohoctah Horse Park, 6258 Preston Road, Cohoctah, MI. Contact Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@att.net AUGUST 11 – Midwest Dressage Association Show at Grosse Point Hunt Club. 655 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. For info email: info@gphuntclub.com, or mda.dressageorg@ gmail.com. Online at: www.gphuntclub.com or www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 11 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668

AUGUST 14-18 – Hunter Jumper Assoc. of MI Medal Finals. Woodbine Farms, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. For more information email: info@hjam.net, find HJAM on Facebook, or visit: www.hjam.net online. AUGUST 16-18 – Central MI Horseman’s Assoc. Pt. Approved Open Show. Shiawassee Co. Fairgrounds, 2900 Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. Call or text 989.666.4867, email: cmha secretary@gmail.com, for stalls: cmhastallres @gmail.com or visit www.cmha.info AUGUST 17 – D Bar D Ranch Annual Poker Ride. $10 buy in, 1pm ride, 6pm potluck dinner. Sunday pancake breakfast. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping call: 231.832.3143, contact Joyce 231.878.2155, www.dbardranchmichigan.com or Facebook. AUGUST 17 – HVEC In The Pink Derby & Silent Auction. 8am start. Fund-raising show for St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Wear Pink! Milford High School, 2380 Milford Road, Highland, MI. Contact Theresa Bisque 248.390.6862, email: stbisque@comcast.net or: www.hvec.info AUGUST 18 – Cowboy Church, 5pm start. Bring a friend! All denominations welcome. Free chuckwagon dinner provided. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501 AUGUST 18 – Hunter/Jumper/Dressage Series Show (4 of 4), 8am start. Justamere Equestrian Centre, 56295 Card Rd., Macomb, MI. Call 586.295.1313, show secretary email: kathleen biondo@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.justamere.info AUGUST 18-19 – Peggy Brown Centered Riding and Driving Clinic, 9am-noon, $25. Audit: free, 30 min. private lesson $40, semiprivate $25. Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc., Eaton RESA, 1790 E. Packard Hwy., Charlotte, MI. Call/text Tina 989.274.5466 AUGUST 21-25 – Lisa Terry Memorial Horse Show. AQHA, MQHA, NMQHA and NSBA approved. Western MI Fairgrounds, 5302 US10, Ludington, MI. Kris 616.260.3882, email: lisaterrymemorial@gmail.com, pre-enter online at: www.miquarterhorse.com AUGUST 23 – Livingston County Horse Comm. presents Night Run Series (Gymkhana events). Park opens 6:00 pm, expos start 6:30 pm. Cohoctah Park, 6258 Preston Rd., Cohoctah, MI. Contact Michelle 517.376.2859, or email: donaldcarnevale@att.net AUGUST 23-25 – MApHA Classic Show, 8am start. MSU Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Show info. Bobbie Best 269.445.3357, stalls: Sharon 517.589.9711, email: appaloosastalls@yahoo.com, or online at: www.michappclub.com

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AUGUST 24 – Kal-Val Speed Only Show, 4:30 pm. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, email: huffman.shajnett7 @gmail.com or visit us online at: http://www. kalvalsaddleclub.com AUGUST 25 – Double Crown Open Miniature Horse Show, gates open 7am, show starts 8:30am. Saving Grace Miniature Horse Rescue, 5846 Craven Rd., Emmett, MI. Contact Bonnie 810.384.6023, email: missbonnie@ frontier.com, or visit: bwmhc.weebly.com AUGUST 25 – Woodbine Farm Dressage Show. Midwest Dressage Assoc. approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: woodbinehorseshows@gmail.com, or online at: www.midwestdressage.org AUGUST 25 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668 AUGUST 30 – MI Dynamometer Association Heavyweight Horse Pull. 10:30am start. Saline Community Fair, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, MI. For more information visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepull results.com AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 1 – WMAHA Fall Classic Horse Show. Regions 13 & 12 concurrent. Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. Contact Pam Kittridge 231.206.2711, email: pamk@iserv.net, or visit us online at: wmaha.org AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2 – Jeff Bujack QH Shows, 8am start, 5 judges. AQHA, NSBA, and MQHA approved. Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 4261 E. Shawnee Road, Berrien Springs, MI. Show manager: Tom Powers 616.262.2836, email: tomcpowers@aol.com AUGUST 31 – Glass-Ed Serenity Farm Spring Dressage Show. English & western dressage. L judges. Closing date: Aug. 22. Serenity Farm, 7872 Wilson Ave SW, Byron Center, MI. Contact Janine Holmes 616.723.4122, visit: www.serenity-farm.com or www.glass-ed.org AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 – Great Lakes Buckskin Assoc. Dbl. Judged All Breed Show. 9am start. IBHA, PAC, Open, Mini & Ranch Horse classes. MSU South Barn, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.glbahorse.org

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Show & Event Dates AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 – IBRA Barrel Racing at D Bar D Ranch. 10am expos, noon start, $200 added each day. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping 231.832.3143, or call Joyce 231.878.2155, www.dbardranchmichigan.com or Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 7-8 – NBHA Show MI 03, Sat: Expos 10:30am, Show noon. Sun: Expos 9am, Show 10am. D Bar D Ranch7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping: 231.832.3143, contact Joyce 231.878.2155, online at: www.dbard ranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 14-15 – Extreme Mountain Trail Clinic on the 14th and IMTCA Challenge on the 15th. HWSC Show Grounds, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. Email Kris at: yogi-lamb@att.net, or online at: www.hollandwestern.net, or find Holland Western Saddle Club on Facebook.

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 – Mid MI Dressage Schooling Show. Entries close Aug. 16th. Online: www.showsecretary.com. Rattlewood Farms, 1935 Ray Rd., Oxford, MI. Call 810.656.6094, email: christine.a.young@hot mail.com, midmichigandressage.webs.com

SEPTEMBER 7-8 – Wyn Farm Dressage Schooling Show. English, Western Dressage. Wyn Farm, 3100 Noble Rd., Williamston, MI. Contact Kealan Millies-Lucke 517.915.8548, email: wynfarmshowseries@gmail.com, or visit us online at: wynfarm.com

SEPTEMBER 14-15 – MI FQHR Show, 8:30am start. Midland County Fairgrounds, 6905 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI. Contact Wendy Wixson 989.506.1558, or email: laramiereed @yahoo.com, find us on Facebook or visit us online at: www.michigan-fqhr.com

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 –WHAM Futurity at the Michigan State Fair. Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI. Show mgr. Janice Bennett 810.610.5002, email: janicebennett222@gmail.com, or visit Facebook or walkinghorsemi.wordpress.com

SEPTEMBER 8 – Barry County Fuzzy and Fun 50/50 Show. Pleasure starts at 9am. Speed starts at 1pm. Casual attire. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. Contact Theresa Ferris 269.721.9961 or 269.838.2308, or email: kherp@mei.net

SEPTEMBER 15 – Barry County Annual Benefit Open Speed Show Series (5 of 5), 9:30am start. 6 speed events, 6 age groups, daily & year end prizes. Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. Linda 269.945.3691 or ablett0314@sbcglobal.net

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SEPTEMBER 8 – Midwest Dressage Association Show at Grosse Point Hunt Club. 655 Cook Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Email: info@gphuntclub.com, or mda.dressageorg@ gmail.com. Online at: www.gphuntclub.com or www.midwestdressage.org

SEPTEMBER 15 – Cowboy Church, 5pm start. Bring a friend! Horse lovers of all ages and all denominations welcome. Free chuckwagon dinner provided. Victory Ranch, 58191 8 Mile Rd., Northville, MI. Text please: 248.410.4501

SEPTEMBER 2 – MI Dynamometer Association Heavyweight Horse Pull. 1pm start. Michigan State Fair, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI. For more information visit: www.horsepull. com or www.horsepullresults.com SEPTEMBER 6-8 – Highland Trail Riders Association Organized Camping Weekend. Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-registration required. Highland Recreation Area, 5200 Highland Rd., White Lake, MI. Online at: www. highlandtrailriders.com or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 6-8 – Ranch Horse Assoc. of MI Show. Friday 6pm, Sat & Sun 8am start. Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds, 9122 US Hwy. 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Show info email: blondeltoni@gmail.com, stalls: samholwerda @yahoo.com, or visit: miranchhorse.com SEPTEMBER 7 – Kal-Val Pleasure & Speed Show. Kal-Val Saddle Club, 9853 S. 34th St., Scotts, MI. Contact Shajnett Huffman 269.567.8708, email: huffman.shajnett7 @gmail.com or visit us online at: http:// www.kalvalsaddleclub.com SEPTEMBER 7 – OREA Judged Trail Ride. Registration starts at 9am. All riders out by noon. Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Area, 5779 Hadley Rd., Ortonville, MI. Contact Karen 913.660.8012, email: kmdeor@gmail.com, or online at: hadleyhills.com SEPTEMBER 7-8 – Buchanan Westerners Open Horse Show. All are welcome! Buchanan Westerners Riding Club, Inc., 14665 Mead Road, Buchanan, MI. Email: buchanan westerners@outlook.com, or visit us online at: www.buchananwesterners.com

SEPTEMBER 8 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668

FREE Show & Event Dates www.saddleupmag.com/calendar.html SEPTEMBER 8-9 – Working Equitation (WE) Recognized Horse Show. A Challenging New Sport. Rach Riding Academy, 3380 Morrow Lane, Milford, MI. Contact Karen Rach 586.242.7351 (call or text), email: kl_rach@ yahoo.com, or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 12-15 – MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic Horse Show. AQHA, MQHA, and NSBA approved. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Contact MQHA office 616.225.8211, email: mqha@hotmail.com or pre-enter online: www.miquarterhorse.com SEPTEMBER 12-22 – Michigan Trail Riders September Ride, 11 days. Mackinac to Oscoda, MI. Contact Al Davis, President: alanddidavis@gmail.com or email: Jan Wolfin, Secretary: mtra.office@gmail.com or visit us online at: www.mtra.org SEPTEMBER 13-15 – 9th Annual Ride For A Cure at D Bar D Ranch. Trail ride, wagon ride, non-riders welcome, live music, silent auction. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping 231.832.3143, Joyce 231.878.2155, www.dbardranchmichigan.com or Facebook.

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SEPTEMBER 15 – Woodbine Farm Dressage Show. Midwest Dressage Assoc. approved. Woodbine Farm, 9976 Liberty Rd., Chelsea, MI. Email: woodbinehorseshows@gmail.com, or online at: www.midwestdressage.org SEPTEMBER 20 – Tiny Tots Session 5, ages 4 to 6. Fridays 5:15pm-6:30pm and 6:30pm7:45pm for 6 weeks. Wildwind Equestrian Center, 3935 7 Mile Rd, South Lyon, MI. Call 734.486.7433, or email: wildwindec@gmail. com or online: www.wildwindstable.com SEPTEMBER 20-22 – 3rd Annual Great Lakes Regional Dressage Schooling Show Championships. Rattlewood Farms, 1935 Ray Rd., Oxford, MI. Contact Christine 810.656.6094, email: christine.a.young@hotmail.com or online at: midmichigandressage.webs.com SEPTEMBER 20-22 – MI Apple Blossom Classic Open Horse Show. Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 8am start. MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Show info or stall reservations call: 517.655.4712, email: rtrainct@aol.com, or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 22 – Friesian Keuring, held only once a year. Purebred Friesian horses being judged in hand. Ionia County Fairgrounds, 317 S. Dexter St., Ionia, MI. Contact Lori Brock 231.250.8882, email: lori@loribrockrealtor. com, or online at: www.fhana.com

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Show & Event Dates SEPTEMBER 22 – GLASS-ED Dressage Show, WDAMI & Reg. 2 sanctioned. Entries close: Sept. 12. Pine Lake Stables, 12300 Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI. Contact Mary Johnson at 269.664.4223, email: equineline@mei.net, or online at: www.glass-ed.org

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SEPTEMBER 22 – Open Speed Show Series. 12:30 pm start, 6 events, 5 age divisions, plus year end awards. La Arena Solana, 3056 Lee Road (S. of Centerline Road), Saranac, MI. For more information call 616.427.5668

Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2 pm, Horses 6pm. Hay and Straw, plus Farm Related Items Weds. 2:30 p.m. Northern MI Livestock Auction, 1848 N. Townline Rd., Gaylord, MI. 231. 439.5679, northernmichiganlivestock.com

SEPTEMBER 24-25 – Michigan Dynamometer Assoc. National Heavyweight Horse Pull, Sept. 24, 9am. National Lightweight Horse Pull, Sept. 25, 9am. Hillsdale County Fair, 115 S. Broad St., Hillsdale, MI. Visit: www.horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com online. SEPTEMBER 26 – D Bar D Ranch Fall Speed Series, 5:30pm start. $4 per class, show clothes optional. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Contact Joyce 231.832.3143, or online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 27-29 – 3rd Annual Dr. Edwin & Jean Deer Horse Show. All ages. Casual attire. Contact Mackinac Horsemen’s Association 906.847.8034, email: deermackinachorse show@gmail.com, find us on Facebook or Instagram, or www.mackinachorses.org SEPTEMBER 28-29 – IBRA Barrel Racing at D Bar D Ranch. 10am expos, noon start, $200 added each day. D Bar D Ranch, 7064 E. 64th St., Chase, MI. Camping 231.832.3143, or call Joyce at 231.878.2155, or visit us online at: www.dbardranchmichigan.com or Facebook. SEPTEMBER 29 –Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association Ride-A-Thon, 8:30am start. $25 t-shirt, potluck lunch. Door prizes, scavenger hunts, poker ride. Ionia State Recreation Area, 2880 W. David Hwy., Saranac, MI. Contact Dorothy 517.763.3729, or Facebook.

Hay and Straw Auction – Tuesdays 1pm. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd, Lake Odessa, MI. Call 616.374.8213 or www.lakeodessalivestockauction.com

Moore's Monthly Horse and Tack Auction: First Saturday of each month, starting at 6pm with tack, horses to follow. Tom Moore Sales, 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. 517.467. 7576, email: sales@tommooresales.com, or online at www.tommooresales.com Moore's Monthly Dealer Tack Auction: 3rd Thursday of every month, starting at 10am. Held at 11771 US Hwy. 223, Onsted, MI. Call 517.467.7576, or email: sales@tommoore sales.com, or visit www.tommooresales.com Hay and Straw Auction: Mondays 3:30pm. Ravenna Livestock Auction, 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853.5738, online at www.ravennaauction.com Warner Farms Dealer's Tack Auction: First Thursday of every month, 10am. Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, 602 Dean St., Adrian, MI. Call James Warner 517.596. 3028, email: jimbohorse46@frontier.com, or online at: www.lenfair.com W-H Horse Saddle and Tack Auction: Fourth Saturday of every month. 10am used tack; 1pm horses. Wayland-Hopkins Livestock Auction, 3634 10th St., Wayland, MI. Call Leon, Cal or Tye Casey (269) 945-9398 or online at www.your-auctioneers.com

MI WEEKLY EVENTS WEDNESDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at The Orchard Arena. 5:30pm sign-up, 6pm start. $20 per person. 5966 W. Sanilac Rd., Vassar, MI. Call 989.823.3352 or 989.673.3767, email: gwright@centurytel.net or visit us online at www.gwhorsesandtack.com SUNDAYS: Team Sorting Practice at Blue Ridge Stock Farm, N. Latson Rd., Howell, MI. 2pm start, $25 cattle fee, all ages welcome, no exp. nec. Call 517.376.1930. Spring - Fall Only.

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JULY JULY 5-7 – Chagrin H/J Classic Opening Weekend. Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, South Chagrin Reservation, Moreland Hills, OH. Contact Phil DeVita 407.619.0891, email: info@chagrinhunterjumperclassic.org, or online at: chagrinhunterjumperclassic.org JULY 7 – BHP Ranch Show & Trail Challenge. 7:30am registration. Open to all breeds/riding styles. Buckeye Horse Park, 9260 AkronCanfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Contact Ashley 330.222.1984, email: ashley.gruber75@ yahoo.com or www.buckeyehorsepark.org JULY 9-14 – 161st Annual Lucas County Fair, and Open Horse & Pony Shows: July 10, noon start. July 11, 10am start, and July 13, 10am start. Located at: 1406 Key Street, Maumee, OH. Email: fairoffice@lucascountyfair.com, or on Facebook, or www.lucascountyfair.com JULY 9-14 – Chagrin H/J Classic Rated Week. Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, South Chagrin Reservation, Moreland Hills, OH. Contact Phil DeVita 407.619.0891, email: info@chagrinhunterjumperclassic.org, or online at: chagrinhunterjumperclassic.org JULY 10-14 – World Equestrian Center July Show I. USEF Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie email: julie.agar@comcast.net, stalls: TJ, email: tjcampbell05@gmail.com, online at: www.worldequestriancenter.com JULY 12-13 – Belgian Draft Horse Expo, 8am start, hosted by Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America. Hershberger's Farm & Bakery, 5452 State Route 557, Millersburg, OH. Email: belgian@belgiancorp.com, or online at: www.belgiancorp.com, or on Facebook. JULY 12-14 – OAQHA Little Buckeye & YEDA Classic. Approved by AQHA, NSBA, OQHA, EOQHA, OMIQHA, NOQHA & YEDA. Eden Park Equestrian Complex, 2607 Blayney Road, Sunbury, OH. Show secretary: Chris Darnell 330.697.6353, stalls/camp: Cris 614.805.2460 JULY 13 – Dayton Local Show Circuit hunter show. Hilltop Equestrian Centre, 4015 US Route 35 East, West Alexandria, OH. Contact Jim Hazelwood 937.336.2725, email: jimhazelwood@outlook.com, or find Dayton Local Show Circuit on Facebook.

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Show & Event Dates OHIO SHOWS, cont. JULY 13-14 – Pioneer City Riding Club Open Show. Sat. Contest: Reg. 3pm, show 4pm. Sun. Pleasure: Reg. 9am, show 10am. PAC, ACAAP, PPP, AQPA approved. Washington County Fairgrounds, Fair Ave., Marietta, OH. Online at: www.pioneercityridingclub.weebly. com JULY 13 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start, rain or shine. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Show manager and for overnight camping call: Karen Sarver 740.385.3431 JULY 13 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broadhead Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find Rocky Fork Rodeo Company on Facebook. JULY 13-14 – Ohio Michigan Partnership Scholarship Show Renamed “BORDER BASH”, 8am start. Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 St. Rt. 108, Wauseon, OH. Show manager Melissa Gordon 734-353-1875, email: g3sh220@ gmail.com or online at: www.ophc.org JULY 13-14 – Tri-State Rodeo Association Speed Show Saturday, Performance Show Sunday. Wood County Fairgrounds, 900 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green, OH. Contact Mary 419.351.9715, tsracontact@gmail.com, or at: www.tristaterodeoassociation.org/calendar/ JULY 14 – Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show. Walk/trot classes 10am start. MSC Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. Contact Regina Sword 330.234.7637, or Leanne Louive 330.844.4041, or find Massillon Saddle Club on Facebook. JULY 17-21 – World Equestrian Center July Show II. USEF Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie email: julie.agar@comcast.net, stalls email: stalls@wec.net, or online at: www.worldequestriancenter.com JULY 18-21 – Brave Horse IV National Show. Twin Stables, LLC, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com or visit us online at: www.brave-horse.com JULY 20 – Buckeye Horse Park Hunter Show Series, Up and Over approved. Buckeye Horse Park, 9260 Akron-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Contact Barb Clifford 330.979.9763, email: bbarbnmickey@aol.com, find us on Facebook or visit: www.upandoverequestrian.net

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JULY 20 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Series Show. Registration 8:30am, show starts 9:30am. Year end awards, points at each show. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook.

AUGUST 2-3 – Great Lakes PFHA Heritage 2.0 Show. AP/USEF Lite Competition, Double Pointed. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Show Chair: Tina Bunce 419.308.2934 (text ok), email: tbunce@bgsu.edu, or greatlakespasofino.org

JULY 20 – Dayton Local Show Circuit dressage show. Hilltop Equestrian Centre, 4015 US Route 35 East, West Alexandria, OH. Contact Jim Hazelwood 937.336.2725, email: jimhazelwood@outlook.com, or on Facebook.

AUGUST 2-4 – Barkcamp State Park Gibby Memorial Ride. Hosted by OHC. 65330 Barkcamp Park Road, Belmont, OH. Contact Jack 440.234.9668, email: jack4ohc@att.net. Reservations Required. Contact Charlene Santee 740.323.1433, email: santeesprings@ windstream.net, or visit: ohconline.org

JULY 26-28 – Country Heir Farm OPHA approved horse show. 20336 Stark Rd., Fayetteville, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@com cast.net, or online at www.opha.org or visit: www.countryheir.com JULY 27 – Dayton Local Show Circuit hunter show. Hilltop Equestrian Centre, 4015 US Route 35 East, West Alexandria, OH. Contact Jim Hazelwood 937.336.2725, email: jimhazelwood@outlook.com, or find Dayton Local Show Circuit on Facebook. JULY 27 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broadhead Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find Rocky Fork Rodeo Company on Facebook. JULY 27-28 – Pioneer City Riding Club Open Show. Sat. Contest: Reg. 3pm, show 4pm. Sun. Pleasure: Reg. 9am, show 10am. PAC, ACAAP, PPP, AQPA approved. Dbl. Judged. Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Fair Ave., Marietta, OH. Online at: www.pioneercityridingclub.weebly. com JULY 27-28 – Stoney Ridge Stables OPHA Approved Schooling Show. 2010 Reimer Rd, Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@ gmail.com. Visit Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit: www.opha.org JULY 29-AUGUST 2 – Barkcamp State Park Trail Work Days. Hosted by the Ohio Horseman’s Council (OHC). 65330 Barkcamp Park Road, Belmont, OH. Contact Don Wagner 740.984.4145, email: wagnerhorsefarm@ yahoo.com, or visit: www.ohconline.org

AUGUST AUGUST 2 – 48th Annual Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association Show. Heavyweight Horse Pull 8pm start. Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St, Findlay, OH. Visit www.horsepullresults.com or www.horsepull.com for updates and info.

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AUGUST 2-4 – Summer Sizzler AVS Horse Show. All breed classes, 8am start. MVHSA, AHA, OVAHA sanctioned. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Contact Sherri Lewis, email: sherri.lewis@co. warren.oh.us, or visit: www.ovaha.org AUGUST 3 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Series Show. Registration 8:30am, show starts 9:30am. Year end awards, points at each show. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook. AUGUST 3-4 – Pioneer City Riding Club Open Show. Sat. Contest: Reg. 3pm, show 4pm. Sun. Pleasure: Reg. 9am, show 10am. PAC, ACAAP, PPP, AQPA approved. Washington County Fairgrounds, Fair Ave., Marietta, OH. Online at: www.pioneercityridingclub.weebly. com AUGUST 7-11 – World Equestrian Center Summer Show III. USEF Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Julie, email: julie.agar@comcast. net, for stalls email: TJ: tjcampbell05@gmail .com, or www.worldequestriancenter.com AUGUST 9 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. Lightweight and Heavyweight Horse Pull. 1pm start. Henry County Fair, 821 S. Perry St., Napoleon, OH. For more information visit: www.horse pull.com or www.horsepull results.com AUGUST 10 – Dayton Local Show Circuit dressage show. Greenstone Stables, 7280 Dayton Germantown Pike, Germantown, OH. Email: lori@greenstonestables.com or find Dayton Local Show Circuit on Facebook. AUGUST 10 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start, rain or shine, double point show. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Show manager and for overnight camping please call: Karen Sarver 740.385.3431

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Show & Event Dates AUGUST 10 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broadhead Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find Rocky Fork Rodeo Company on Facebook.

AUGUST 18 – Dressage Schooling Show Series. Entries close: August 5. Dream On Farms, 16501 Station Rd., Columbia Station, OH. Contact Niki Sackman 440.454.4709, email: shows@dreamonfarms.com, online at: www.dreamonfarms.com or on Facebook.

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1 – NOQHA Fall Extravaganza. AQHA, OQHA, NOQHA, EOQHA approved. Eden Park Equestrian Complex, 2607 Blayney Rd., Sunbury, OH. Contact NOQHA Treasurer Chris 330.697.6353, email: ccdarnell@aol.com, online: www.noqha.com

AUGUST 10-11 – Stoney Ridge Stables OPHA Approved Schooling Show. 2010 Reimer Rd, Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Visit Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit: www.opha.org

AUGUST 22-25 – Brave Horse V National Show. Twin Stables, LLC, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com or visit us online at: www.brave-horse.com

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 – Chagrin Valley Farms B Rated Horse Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

AUGUST 10-11 – Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show Series. Jackson County Fairgrounds, 96 Meadow Run Rd., Wellstone, OH. Contact Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, online at: soqpa.com or find us on Facebook for more information. AUGUST 11 – Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show. Walk/trot classes 10am start. MSC Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. Contact Regina Sword 330.234.7637, or Leanne Louive 330.844.4041, or find Massillon Saddle Club on Facebook. AUGUST 15-18 – Buckeye Reining Series. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. Founder John Batton: email: battonj7@yahoo.com or online at: www.buck eyereiningseries.com AUGUST 16-18 – Cuyahoga Valley National Park Trail Ride. Hosted by Medina County OHC. Contact Jack Weese 440.234.9668, email: jack4ohc@att.net. Reservations Are Required. Contact Rosemary Young 440.884.7994 or email: rosemary4medinaohc@gmail.com AUGUST 17 – Buckeye Horse Park Hunter Show Series, Up and Over approved. Buckeye Horse Park, 9260 Akron-Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH. Contact Barb Clifford 330.979.9763, email: bbarbnmickey@aol.com, find us on Facebook or visit: www.upandoverequestrian.net AUGUST 17 – Dayton Local Show Circuit hunter show. Greenstone Stables, 7280 Dayton Germantown Pike, Germantown, OH. Email: lori@greenstonestables.com or find Dayton Local Show Circuit on Facebook. AUGUST 17-18 – Ellrick Farms OPHA Schooling Show. Up and Over approved. Ellrick Farms, 10286 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardin, OH. Contact Susan Lloyd 440.285.4556, email: info@ellrickfarms.com, or visit us online at: www.ellrickfarms.com, or www.opha.org AUGUST 17-18 – Pioneer City Riding Club Open Show. Sat. Contest: show 4pm. Sun. Pleasure: show 10am. PAC, ACAAP, PPP, AQPA approved. Washington County Fairgrounds, Fair Ave., Marietta, OH. Online at: www. pioneercityridingclub.weebly. com

AUGUST 23-25 – Buckeye Bonanza Paint Horse Show. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Tim Snapp 937.382.0985, email: tsnapp@american bus.com or online at: www.ophc.org AUGUST 23-25 – Southern Ohio QHA Futurity. AQHA, NSBA, OQHA and SOQHA Approved. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. Contact Judd Paul 614.205.8056, email: jptrainingstable@ aol.com, or online at: www.soqha.com AUGUST 24 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broadhead Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find Rocky Fork Rodeo Company on Facebook. AUGUST 25 – Chagrin Valley Farms OPHA Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com AUGUST 31 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start, rain or shine. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Show manager and for overnight camping call: Karen Sarver 740.385.3431

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1 – Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show. Walk/trot classes 10am start. Massillon Saddle Club Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. Contact Regina 330.234.7637, or Leanne 330.844.4041, or find Massillon Saddle Club on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 2 – Ohio Paint Horse Club One Day Show held in conjunction with the Fallen Horseman Show. Champions Center Expo, 4122 Laybourne Road, Springfield, OH. Contact Tim Snapp 937.382.0985, email: tsnapp@ americanbus.com or online at: www.ophc.org SEPTEMBER 6-8 – Country Heir Farm September I National Show. 20336 Stark Rd., Fayetteville, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@com cast.net, or online at www.opha.org or visit: www.countryheir.com SEPTEMBER 6-8 – Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Show. 4 sets of points. AQHA/NSBA approved. Ohio Expo Center Coliseum, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. Call 937.209.8711, email: eoqha.us@gmail.com, online at: eoqha.us or find us on Facebook.

AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1 – Brave Horse VI National Show. Twin Stables, LLC, 1029 S. County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. Call 614.885.9475, email: jbrentlinger@mac.com or visit us online at: www.brave-horse.com

SEPTEMBER 7 – Crazy Woman Ranch Gymkhana Series Show. Reg. 8:30am, show starts 9:30am. Year end awards, points at each show. Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd., Lancaster, OH. Contact Joyce Hanes 614.595.1850 or find us on Facebook.

AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 1 – Ohio Half Arabian Horse Assoc. (OHAHA) Fall Show A Concurrent. World Equestrian Center, 4095 OH-730, Wilmington, OH. For more information contact Cynthia Clinton 937.935.1753 or online at: www.ohaha.org

SEPTEMBER 7 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broadhead Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find Rocky Fork Rodeo Company on Facebook.

AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 2 – Scioto Trail State Forest Fairfield OHC Labor Day Ride. Hosted by Fairfield County OHC. South of Chillicothe, OH. Contact Chris Streitenber 740.703.7740, email: cstreite@gmail.com, or online at: www.ohconline.org

SEPTEMBER 7-8 – Southern OH Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show Series. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Contact Jenny Walters 740.474.8000, online at: soqpa.com or find us on Facebook for more information.

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Show & Event Dates SEPTEMBER 7-8 – Stoney Ridge Stables OPHA Approved Show. 2010 Reimer Road, Wadsworth, OH. Contact Jennifer Powell 330.819.8295, email: jlpowell516@gmail. com. Visit Stoney Ridge Stables on Facebook or visit: www.opha.org

SEPTEMBER 21-22 – Up and Over OPHA Schooling Show. Buckeye Horse Park, 10334 W. Akron-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH. Contact Barb Clifford 330.979.9763, email: bbarb nmickey@aol.com, or visit us online at: www.upandoverequestrian.net

SEPTEMBER 7-8 – Tri-State Rodeo Assoc. Fall Round Up. Speed Sat., Performance Sunday. Gibsonburg Saddle Club Inc. Show Grounds, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. Contact Mary Heaps 419.351.9715, or visit us online at: www.tristaterodeoassociation.org

SEPTEMBER 22 – Dayton Local Show Circuit Hunter Show. The Riding Centre, 1117 E. Hyde Rd., Yellow Springs, OH. Contact Caroline via email at: crbailey23@gmail.com or find the Dayton Local Show Circuit on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 13-15 – Country Heir Farm September II National Show. 20336 Stark Rd., Fayetteville, OH. Contact Julie Agar 248.892.6806, email: julie.agar@com cast.net, or online at www.opha.org or visit: www.countryheir.com SEPTEMBER 13-15 – Mohican State Forest Chili Cook-Off and State Trail Ride. Hosted by Ashland County OHC. 975 ODNR Mohican Rd. 51, Perrysville, OH. Contact Mike Gerard 330.262.4537, email: mgerard12@gmail.com or visit the OHC at: www.ohconline.org SEPTEMBER 14 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start, rain or shine, double point show. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Show manager and for overnight camping please call: Karen Sarver 740.385.3431 SEPTEMBER 15 – Chagrin Valley Farms OPHA Schooling Show. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: linda joseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com SEPTEMBER 15 – Massillon Saddle Club Contest Show. Walk/trot classes 10am start. Massillon Saddle Club Show Grounds, 12680 Sally SW, Massillon, OH. Contact Regina 330.234.7637, or Leanne 330.844.4041, or find Massillon Saddle Club on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 22 – Dressage Schooling Show Series CHAMPIONSHIP. Entries close: Sept. 9. Dream On Farms, 16501 Station Rd., Columbia Station, OH. Contact Niki 440.454.4709, email: shows@dreamonfarms.com, online at: www. dreamonfarms.com or find us on Facebook. SEPTEMBER 22 – MI Dynamometer Assoc. World 3400 Lightweight Championship and Heavyweight Horse Pull. Noon start. Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival, Paulding Co. Fairgrounds, 501 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH. Visit: www. horsepull.com or www.horsepullresults.com

OH WEEKLY EVENTS Summer Riding Lessons: May-August, ages 6 and older and all skill levels. University of Findlay Western Equestrian Complex, 14700 US 68, Findlay, OH. Call 419.434.4656 or visit: us at: www.findlay.edu/sciences/equestrianstudies/summer-riding-lessons

OHIO AUCTIONS Auction listings are free, call to be included! Athens Livestock Sales: Regular sale every Tuesday at Noon. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740. 592.2322 or find us on Facebook. Larue Horse Sale, LLC: Hay, Straw, Tack and Horse Auction on the first Saturday of every month. Larue Horse Sale, LLC, 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, Ohio. 419.889.9150 or online at: www.laruehorsesale.com Mt. Hope Auction: Horse, Tack, Livestock Auctions Monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 OH241, Mt. Hope, OH. Call 330.674.6188, or online at: www.mthopeauction.com

SEPTEMBER 27-29 – Chagrin Valley Farms National Horse Show. OPHA approved. Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH. Contact Linda Joseph 440.543.2861, email: lindajoseph@chagrinvalleyfarms.com, or online at: www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

Sugarcreek Livestock Auction: Horse sales every Friday of the month. Tack 11am, horses follow tack. Sugarcreek Livestock Auction, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, Ohio. Call us at 330. 852.2832 or find us on Facebook.

SEPTEMBER 27-29 – Van Buren State Park Trail Ride. Hosted by the NW Region OHC. 12259 Township Rd. 218, Van Buren, OH. Reservations Required. Contact Al Sidell 419.680.2036, email: asidell@nagle companies.com or online at: ohconline.org

Yoder and Frey Hay and Straw Auction: Every Monday at 12 noon. Farm Machinery Auctions: 2nd Tuesday monthly at 9am. Yoder and Frey Inc., 3649 Co. Rd. 24, Archbold, OH. Call 1.800.364.2870, or visit us online at: www.yoderandfreyfarm.com

SEPTEMBER 28 – Fairfield County Horse Advisor’s Open Show. Exhibitors ages 8-18 & 4-H eligible only. 9am rain or shine. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Contact Linda Anderson 740.503.5923, or Becky Bell 740.438.8320.

SEPTEMBER 21 – Reality Dreams Open Horse Show, 9am start, rain or shine. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 East Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Show manager and for overnight camping call: Karen Sarver 740.385.3431

SEPTEMBER 28 – Southern OH Quarter Pony Assoc. (SOQPA) Open Horse Show Series. Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. Contact Jenny Walters at 740.474.8000, online at: soqpa.com or find us on Facebook for more information.

SEPTEMBER 21-22 – Rocky Fork Rodeo Co. Youth Rodeo FINALS K-12. 10am start, free admission, rain or shine. Rocky Fork Ranch Resort, 74978 Broad-head Road, Kimbolton, OH. Contact Stephanie 740.581.0447, Melissa 740.228.2589 or find us on Facebook.

OCTOBER 4-6 – New Dates: Hueston Woods State Park Trail Ride. Hosted by Preble County OHC. College Corner, OH. Contact Donn Buckingham 937.417.4358, email: donnb@bright.net, or visit the Ohio Horseman’s Council at: www.ohconline.org

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A Bargain Saddle? By Don Blazer | www.horsecoursesonline.com Did you pay too much for your saddle? Or did you get a bargain? Only you can answer; but maybe you don't want to know. What might be more important than having gotten a bargain or having paid too much in the past, is to know how best to shop for your next saddle. Today's “using” saddles can be priced from several hundred dollars to more than $8,500…and specialty or antique saddles can easily range into the tens of thousands. The keys to a perfect saddle purchase are: value, fit, fit and fit. Value is paying a fair price for the saddle, and a fair price can be defined as “exchanged worth.” You are going to give so many dollars and you want the saddle to be an “equal exchange” for those dollars. So it's a matter of perception…if dollars don't mean much…then the number of dollars you pay doesn't mean much. On the other hand, if dollars mean something, you better be getting your money's worth. When you decide to buy a saddle you are saying, “I want this particular desire fulfilled.” You need to be well focused on what that desire is, and what can fulfill it. No wishy-washy idea will do. Know the kind of saddle you want! Three things are mandatory: fit, fit and fit. The saddle must fit you! English or western, jumping or cutting, pleasure or gaming, you must be comfortable in the saddle at all times. A saddle that makes you think about it when you are riding is JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

overpriced at any price. When you are riding, your saddle should be so comfortable that you never think about it. No matter the price, you've paid too much if the saddle doesn't fit your horse. If you are buying a ready-made saddle, you must have the opportunity to “try it – on your horse – before you buy it.” If you can't do that, the saddle is no bargain. (If the saddle is being shipped from a far away maker, then you should have the right to return it if it doesn't fit the horse.) If the saddle is custom built, the saddle maker will want measurement of your horse in order to determine the proper tree, skirt lengths, gullet, etc. Finally, the price must fit your budget. It doesn't matter if you can spend $1 million on a saddle – set a budget so you'll get a saddle that satisfies your definition of “value.” Here are a couple of “save dollars” shopping tips: if you are ordering a custom-built saddle, tell the saddle maker the highest amount you'll pay, and then let him design to fit the budget. Saddle makers can be very creative and stay within the budget. Buying a used saddle that fits, fits and fits, plus is eye-appealing to you is often a better value than getting a new saddle. When it comes to silver, more is less. If you are buying custom, only have “sterling” silver used; silver plate and other imitations fade fast and are dollars wasted. You can get what you want at a price you are willing to pay, but if it doesn't fit three ways, you've paid too much! Visit www.equinestudiesinstitute.org to earn certification as a horse trainer, riding instructor or stable manager. All courses online. (46)

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Two-Handed Reining and the One-Rein Stop By Julie Goodnight | www.juliegoodnight.com Dear Julie, I have a question regarding using one rein, versus two, while riding and stopping your horse. When I ride with two hands or use the onerein stop on my horses, it seems to calm them and refocus their attention. Can you help explain why direct rein pressure seems to be so effective? Thanks, Two-handed Dear Two-handed, Any horse will work better when the reins are used one at a time or with alternating pressure as opposed to applying pressure to both reins at the same time. There are several reasons for this, and all have to do with the horse's comfort. First, when you pull on both reins at the same time, it causes a horse to clench his jaw, stiffen his neck and lean into the pressure. It also puts constricting pressure on his tongue, making it impossible for him to swallow and gives him a choking sensation; this will cause him to lift his head and hollow in the neck and back. Secondly, using both reins at once puts you and your horse in a tugof-war that he will always win, because he outweighs you by so much. It gives the horse something to lean on or brace against. We want our horses to stay soft in the jaw and relaxed in the neck with his topline slightly rounded. That will only happen when you use one rein at a time. The mechanics of the bit are such that when you pull on both reins at the same time, it creates pressure all over his mouth, jaw and palate, clamping his tongue down. It is too much pressure and the horse's only concern will be to get away from the pressure however he can. You also lose any ability to be articulate with the rein aids and use the reins to influence certain parts of his body, because the pressure is everywhere and is relentless. Even in a hackamore, rope halter, side-pull, etc., you'll get the same response if you pull on both reins at the same time and statically. It simply gives the horse something to brace against and lean on. He cannot lean on one rein because it focalizes the pressure and keeps his neck bent instead of poking out straight. You'll always have more control over the horse when his neck is slightly bent than when it is straight. It is when the horse stiffens his neck straight in front of him with his jaw clenched that we lose control. Using one rein to stop or using both reins alternately for collection is ideal. Even when using both reins, you always want to keep a rhythm in the reins so that you are not pulling on both reins at the same time – this rhythm should match the movement of the horse's hind legs. There is a well-documented behavior that I think helps explain why horses are more responsive to one rein than two. When a horse eats or drinks (from the ground) he is very vulnerable because his vision is so poor at that point that he can only see the ground immediately around him. Therefore, when a horse eats or drinks (in the wild) he will eat a few bites, slowly lift his head, swing it to one side, go back down for another few bites, lift his head, slowly swing JULY 2019 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2019

it to the other side. It is theorized that this is an instinctive behavior of horses that helps keep them safe from predators when their head would otherwise be down in that vulnerable position. Therefore, if we can move a horse's nose from side to side and keep his neck loose and relaxed, he stays soft and calm. When a person pulls relentlessly on both reins in an attempt to bring the horse into control or to get him to come on the bit, it tends to lead to the horse getting more and more out of control and agitated until he begins to "run through the bridle" in an attempt to escape the confusing, painful and relentless pressure on his mouth. The more you pull back, the faster the horse goes. It is hard for people to grasp that they need to release the pressure before they can get the horse to stop or be responsive at all. Using the one-rein stop, you'll never have this problem, even if your release is not as good as it should be. By and large, the biggest problem that people have riding is not releasing the horse from bit pressure enough. Finally, using the one rein stop will lead to a disengagement of the hindquarters (disengagement occurs when the horse crosses his hind legs) which will always cause the horse to calm down, focus on you and accept your authority. Again, this is a natural behavior of horses but one that is only seen in neo-natal foals (foals under one month of age). If the mother disciplines the foal, he will sometimes drop his head and cross his hind legs in contrition. When a horse crosses his hind legs, it takes away his flight response, leaving him in a more cooperative mood. When you lift up one rein toward your belly button or opposite shoulder, it causes the horse to disengage as he stops. As soon as you feel the horse's back bend as his hip comes under you (it is a very distinctive feel) you release the rein entirely. With practice, a slight lift of one rein will cause the horse to stop. We use disengagement any time we lose a horse's attention or anytime he becomes nervous or fractious – from the ground or from the saddle. We use the one rein stop on young horses or any horses that are very forward and/or resistant to pressure from the reins. The finished horses stop off your seat, without any rein pressure at all. Disengagement and the one-rein stop are generally techniques that you can use on any horse at any time. Enjoy the ride! Julie Goodnight, Trainer and Clinician For a wealth of information on this and many other topics, and to purchase educational videos and training equipment, visit my website, www.juliegoodnight.com. (47)

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