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6th Annual Saddle Up! Magazine

Summer Writing Contest Winners Children 6-16 in three different age groups entered our Summer Writing Contest for a chance to win a monetary gift card to use at a location of their choice.

All entrants wrote their story titled: “My Favorite Breed Of Horse” The staff at Saddle Up! Magazine chose three winners from each age group; 6-8, 9-12, and 13-16.

All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories are published here within the pages of the September 2021 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine.

AGE GROUP: 6-8 YEARS OLD SIMONE W., 7 YEARS OLD, LOWELL, MI

1ST PLACE

My favorite breed of horse is an Appaloosa. It’s my favorite breed because I’m proud that they are America’s oldest breed. Native Americans bred and rode them.

Appaloosas have beautiful coats. I have a horse friend named Aqeala and she has faded gray spots with a black mane and tail. I really enjoy riding them. They are kind and gentle. They are good listeners because when I ride Aqeala she stops and goes whenever I want her to. I like that Appaloosas are good natured. I will always love Appaloosas, a strong and beautiful breed. And that is why I like Appaloosas.

Simone has won $30.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

SAWYER G., 7 YEARS OLD, UNION MILLS, IN

2ND PLACE

My favorite breed of horse is the Belgian Draft Horse. It’s my favorite breed because they are tall and so big! I saw the Belgian’s at my local fair and watched my cousin drive a team of them with a wagon. I want to do that next year when I get in regular 4H. They are so strong and can pull heavy wagons and carts. I call the Belgian’s “blondies” because they have white blonde hair, just like me! Their halters and reins are usually very fancy. I like when we go for wagon rides at Christmas time and they have sleigh bells on!

Sawyer has won $20.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

ANNIKA L., 7 YEARS OLD, OAK PARK, MI

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My favorite breed of horse is the Connemara Pony.

It is my favorite breed of horse because the breed is a good starting horse and they come in different colors. They do well shows and their size is perfect.

It’s not too big or too small. They are not too fluffy when they shed off their winter coat and grow their summer coat. My favorite color of a Connemara is bay and my favorite marking is a star. My favorite parts is that they have really cool markings and all have pretty colors.

Annika has won $10.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

HONORABLE MENTION: VIVIAN D., 7 YEARS OLD, SOUTH LYON, MI Vivian has won a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 9-12 YEARS OLD NATALIE H., 12 YEARS OLD, VASSAR, MI My Favorite Horse Breed: It was very hard for me to pick a favorite horse breed. I love them all. Finally, after many hours, I narrowed it down to two: the Akhal Teke and the Appendix. Both breeds are fascinating. I decided on the Appendix because it is not a very well-known breed, and I own one.

All that said, my favorite horse breed is an Appendix for many reasons. One of these is the two breeds combine to make up the breed. Most Appendixes are 50% Quarter Horse and 50% Thoroughbred. I show competitive dressage, so I like athletic breeds. This combination results in a very athletic horse. Another reason this is my favorite breed is that it seems like Quarter Horses and Appendixes have two 1ST PLACE different personalities. I am judging this off of my horse. When she is in the pasture, she is calm like most quarter horses. The moment something exciting happens, like me coming to ride her, she acts like a hyped thoroughbred about to race. A third reason I love them is their conformation versus their personality, which can be very different. It is funny to me that some appendixes look like a typical thoroughbred, but act calm like a quarter horse. It can also be the other way around; a horse can have the body of a Quarter Horse and act like a Thoroughbred with their typical excited nature.

Going back to the Appendixes' athleticism, this is another part of them I admire. This breed is so versatile that they can do about anything from dressage to western pleasure, speed, jumping, or cross country. I'm sure they could also race because the two breeds that make up the Appendix are the world's leading breeds for racehorses.

My horse, Coco, who is a registered Appendix, displays many traits of both the Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred. For instance, she has the conformation if a Quarter Horse. She has a wider chest than most Thoroughbreds. She is also a lot like a Thoroughbred. She moves like a Thoroughbred with their long, powerful stride. She also acts like a Thoroughbred: excitable and hot.

Although, it was hard to choose, the Appendix is my favorite horse. They are my favorite breed because they are athletic, full of personality, and not well known.

COCO Natalie has won $50.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

GENESIS R., 12 YEARS OLD, EATON RAPIDS, MI My favorite breed of horse is the AraAppaloosa. It is my favorite breed because they are good riding horses and are beautiful. The AraAppaloosa is a cross between an Arabian horse and an Appaloosa horse. They make good riding horses because they have good stamina and are sure footed. The AraAppaloosa is an intelligent and elegant breed. This breed is suitable for endurance riding, shows, and ranch work.

The AraAppaloosa breed originated in the United States. The AraAppaloosa is also known as the Araloosa.

The AraAppaloosa’s physical appearance is beautiful. They have gorgeous coats; their coats are often spotted. They have spotted coats because they are half 2ND PLACE Appaloosa, which generally have spots. They also have a refined head. The AraAppaloosa can grow to be fifteen to sixteen hands tall.

I really love all horse breeds. They are all so beautiful and amazing. I love horses so much. The walls of my room are covered in horse pictures and drawings. My bed has a pile of horse stuffed animals on it. I own a lot of books about horses. I also collect horse models. I keep a horse journal; in it I write facts and notes about horses. I have wanted a horse since I was three years old.

I would love to have an AraAppaloosa of my very own. I would certainly spoil my horse and I would ride my horse every single day. My dream AraAppaloosa would be sorrel colored, with a black mane and tail. It would have Appaloosa spots only on its rump. (continued on next page) SEPTEMBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 9-12 YEARS OLD GENESIS R., continued It would also have ermine spots on its front hooves and also its back left hoof. I love horseback riding. I have ridden three times; the first time was the best of all. I got to ride a Paint horse named Feather. There is something about riding a horse that is so addictive and it cannot be explained. One of my favorite quotes regarding horses is by Winston Churchill – “There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” I think that there is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a girl too.

Genesis has won $30.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

OLIVIA D., 12 YEARS OLD, ZEELAND, MI Out of them all, my favorite breed of horse is the American Paint Horse.

The Paint is my favorite breed because of its unique coat design. The color of white along with another color splashes across the equine’s coat which is tucked around its muscular body. The Paint Horse coats beat many of the other breeds’ patterns. The Paints with the popular Tobiano design are lucky to be prone to markings such as 3RD PLACE stars. The star is my favorite horse marking. To me, a large white star in the center of the forehead of a horse has a magical appearance.

The Paint is my favorite breed also because they remind me of the wild west. In the original cartoon movie, “Spirit,” there is a beautiful wild horse named Spirit, whose mate, a wild Paint Horse by the name of Rain, is even more gorgeous than he is. Her white and reddish splotches match her cream mane and tail perfectly, overpowering Spirit’s tan body and black mane and tail by far. Though Rain is a cartoon, I can’t help but admire her as she canters across the ground in the movie, her strong body and friendly nature shining through the dust surrounding her as she speeds, kicking up the dirt. Rain’s muscular neck bobs back and forth as she canters as fast as she can, gliding through the air and zipping past the scenery. So beautiful. I eventually acted like I was sick of the movie after my brother replayed and replayed and replayed it, but secretly enjoyed the scenes including Rain. Other movies featuring Paints I have enjoyed as well, but Spirit overthrew them all, in my eyes. The artists in the movie captured the Paint attitude and posture just right for Rain. That’s what the admirable American Paint Horse means to me.

Olivia has won $20.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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HONORABLE MENTION: MACY L., 12 YEARS OLD, LAINGSBURG, MI Macy has won a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.

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One of my favorite time’s of year is being able to read and judge the entries in our Summer Writing Contest.

The creativity and imagination of the children that enter always impresses me. If only everyone could win.

Unfortunately there are too many entries for that to happen. Some of the stories are so well written, it seems that some may have a writing career in their future. I can also tell that many love horses just as much as I do!

I would have loved to have been able to enter this contest when I was a horse crazy kid.

Thank you to everyone that entered our 6th Annual Summer Writing Contest. My husband Bill, my mother Nancy, and I all enjoyed reading your stories very much.

Be well and stay safe this fall and let’s all look forward to an awesome 2022!

Cindy Couturier, owner/editor, Saddle Up! Magazine (Don’t stop reading, more winners on the following pages!)

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD LORELEI D., 14 YEARS OLD, HOWELL, MI My favorite breed of horse is the classic, yet lovable thoroughbred. It is my favorite breed because of their complex and unique personalities. This particular breed of horse has proved itself time and time again throughout history as a noble, regal, and reliable sporthorse, as well as a loyal companion. They are most well-known for the iconic sport of horseback racing, as it quickly became one of America’s most popular sports. But it is certainly not their only talent. The common features we often attribute to the build of the thoroughbred make them and ideal breed for show jumping, cross country, steeplechase, and when bred a bit shorter, their speed makes them an exemplary polo horse. Sporting skills aside, the thoroughbred is a beautiful horse in its own right, we see the elegant face of its Arabian ancestry in their delicate ears, large eyes and refined 1ST PLACE face. The thoroughbred is truly an all-around exceptional breed of horse with many talents, beautiful features, and unique personalities. With all of their skills in many different disciplines, some would even go as far as calling them a real renaissance horse.

Looking at a thoroughbred, it is hard not to admire its fine-featured face, deep chest, and lean muscles. Over the years thoroughbreds have been bred with the ideal components for endurance, speed, and stamina, as needed for their most well-known sport; racing. Physically, these horses have been given a deep chest to accommodate for a robust pair of lungs and a powerful heart. Along with a long muscular back to account for their massive gallop strides, and not to forget their signature conformation. A great deal of the thoroughbred’s success in racing comes from the fact that the distance from their withers to nose is typically longer than the distance between their withers and their tail. This gives them the ability to stretch out their neck and lean their weight on the front half leaving the back half to power through with amazing speed.

Though it is the most common, my favorite color is the bay. A well-groomed, shiny-coated red bay with dark accents, a caramel-tipped black mane and tail, four socks, and a white blaze is a sight to be reckoned with. On the topic of appearances, the contrast of their strong build and powerful muscles, with their elegant face and classy appearance is a stunning and ingenious design. As I mentioned earlier, thoroughbreds have some Arabian blood, though its not hard to guess. If you take a good look at them you can begin to see it in the gentle curve of their nose, the flare of their nostrils, and the bend of their ears. However, it is not just their stunning features that makes them so wonderful, but their complex and lovable personalities that lies behind their elegant features.

There is a common belief that thoroughbreds – particularly off the track thoroughbreds – are pushy, headstrong, and bad family horses, but this is not necessarily true. In fact, they often become some of the best family horses, because they have heart, a lot of it. It is one of their best qualities and one of the many reasons they are my favorite. They are spirited and feisty, but have a kind, loving nature. Traditionally, they are loyal and attach to their rider or handler, which makes them fun and reliable horses. Overall thorough-breds have one of the best personalities, in my opinion. That is, if you can handle a little fire.

In the past, I leased a bay thoroughbred named Nicodemus (Nico). Nico is a nineteen-year-old red-bay former racehorse, with two white socks, a star, and snip. Nico is by far the best horse I have ever known. In fact, you might say that he “paved the path into the world of horses for me.” He is sweet, goofy, lovable, and curious. It’s no secret that he is the main reason why thoroughbreds are my favorite breed. Before him, my own opinions of thoroughbreds were that of many rumors and stereotypes like, “stay away from thorough-breds, they’re too headstrong” or “thoroughbreds can’t be trusted to train into anything other than racing.” It wasn’t until I started working and riding Nico, that I began to realize the truth about thoroughbreds, that they really can be sweet and loyal horses. Not only that but also, I noticed their beautiful design and how that it’s suited for Polo, Three-day Eventing, and show Jumping. Like Nico was trained for after racing. Nico is truly an exceptional horse who I am lucky to have in my life because he broke down all of my previous opinions and has made thoroughbreds my favorite breed.

Thoroughbreds truly are an amazing breed with a complex and loyal personality, elegant and regal features, and a strong and robust build. I encourage anyone who is scared of or dislikes thoroughbreds to spend a little time with the breed, maybe, like I, they will learn to love them for the beautiful and noble breed that they are and not what you thought they were. I hope that everyone gets the chance to interact with an animal so amazing that it opens your eyes to see a world full of possibilities that you never would have thought of before. After all, that's what Nico did for me, and that's why thoroughbreds are my favorite breed of horse.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD LYDIA W., 14 YEARS OLD, OAKWOOD, OH My favorite breed of horse is the American Quarter Horse. It’s my favorite breed because of its many qualities. However, as I have been interested in

horses since I was little, I consider a lot of breeds my favorite, including all of them! What stood out to me about the Quarter Horse was that classic “western build” that this breed has.

Although the breed originated in colonial America, I know from watching a lot of western movies that they were used by the cowboys in 2ND PLACE ranch work, and in cattle drives as cutting horses. I also know that they are still used today on real ranches down south in Texas and throughout the United States (by real cowboys I am sure). But that is not the only capability of this versatile breed. I have heard of Quarter Horses in jumping, racing and even dressage. You can train a horse to do anything, depending on the horse.

But if you want one that has been known to do it all, this one can be a fiery barrel racer, or on the other hand, a calm trail horse. Even though this strong, fast, quality filled breed has so much to offer physically, I still love the look most. Those powerful hindquarters, the muscled build, and strong legs make this breed just look strong! Another thing I love about the look is the head shape. Some breeds have a distinct look to them like the “dished” face of the Arabian, or the “stocky” face of the Paint horse. But the Quarter Horse has a nice face too, which is difficult to explain in writing, except that is has a “horsey” face, and not a “mule” face that other breeds have. Don’t get me wrong, I like “mule” faced horses too! It is a pleasure to the eye to see a well groomed Quarter Horse, either standing in a stall or being ridden in a race. The build of this horse does remind me of a “western style” conformation. Perhaps it’s because I watch too many western movies! This is a horse that is built for work. This is a horse that is built for speed. Because you can tell just by looking at this horse that there is power under all that fur!

The American Quarter Horse is a very capable breed, the use and the ability far exceeds what it was originally bred for. They were bred for racing quarter miles, and that is how it got its name. This horse ranges in size from 14-15 hands high with some individuals reaching 16 hands. I like the height of this breed too! I like tall horses because it is an amazement when you realize just how big that horse is standing beside them, or in the case of the Belgian, below them! These horses weigh around 1,100-1,300 pounds, so watch your feet!

If you have ever been stepped on by a 1,000 pound animal while you are wearing Croc shoes like I have, you know what I mean!

Quarter Horses could be most colors I’m sure, but I feel that chestnut is more common. Sort of like my older brother had when I was little. I still remember watching him in his stall, seeing his huge head sticking out of the stall door window. His name was Cocoa, and my brother had raised him from a colt. I also remember that he could unlock the door by himself if it wasn’t latched correctly! So I know first hand that these horses are smart. I know one other thing about Quarter Horses. I am not the only one that likes this breed, as it is a very popular and widespread horse. The American Quarter Horse Association is one of the world’s largest breed registry with millions of Quarter Horses registered.

For me it’s exciting to watch a Quarter Horse being ridden. The lightning fast turns, the heart pounding bursts of speed, and the breathtaking views of everything I love about this horse. This has to be one of the best breeds out there. I just have to say that I think these horses are “outstanding in their field.” Get it?

This breed is a favorite of mine for many reasons, but the notable qualities really stand out first. The speed, the stamina, the agility and the temperament. Spirited enough to be a reining horse, and gentle enough to lay down so that a child can climb on its back. Between all the breeds there is different traits, different qualities, and different looks. But within this single breed, this horse has so much to offer. And finally, if I had to say what my favorite part about this breed is, I would say that it is everything about it! The build, size, and the overall qualities of many interests is what brings me to the American Quarter Horse as my favorite breed of horse.

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Summer Writing Contest Winners AGE GROUP: 13-16 YEARS OLD CHARLOTTE B., 13 YEARS OLD, SOUTH LYON, MI My favorite horse breed is the Arabian. One of the reasons why I love this breed enough to call it my favorite is because of their personality traits. They’re loyal, kind and intelligent. Their intelligence allows them to learn extremely quickly. Although, if they’re not in the right hands, they can develop some bad habits. Their loyalty and kindness makes for a great ride and a great companion. If you treat them well, they’ll give you all they’ve got. They’ll act out if they’re being treated poorly or when being trained by someone who lacks experience. The Arabian is also great with children and people living with disabilities.

Another reason why I chose the Arabian as my favorite horse breed is because of their athletic prowess. The 3RD PLACE Arabian is known for being an endurance horse. I personally don’t own or lease a horse, but out of all the horses I’ve ridden I’ve had the most fun riding on faster horses. All I would want out of a horse is to be able to ride for long distances and for them to love taking me to wherever my heart desires and the Arabian certainly fulfills this wish.

History of the Arabian: These horses were first seen in the art of the Egyptians more than 3,500 years ago, making them one of the oldest equine breeds in the world. The question of where this horse breed’s exact origins are still, yet, to be uncovered. The Arabian breed we all know and love today wasn’t developed by the Egyptians, but by the nomadic people who called the Arabian Desert their home. These people were known as the Bedouin, the ones who inhabited the dry wasteland. The Arabian breed was originally used as a warhorse. Since horses were faster and easier to transport, they’d be able to lead people into battle without being spotted.

Now, more about how their traits came to be. The modern Arabian of today is a very affectionate and friendly breed. These two lovely traits come from the way they were treated way back when, more than 3,500 years ago.

To the Benduin, the Arabian was their most prized possession. Because of this, they were kept in tents alongside the families. Arabians have such a long, rich, and interesting history.

Cost of an Arabian: The cost of an average Arabian is between $5,000-$20,000. And one of the thoughts that might be going through your head right now is; Why are they so expensive? Well, this beautiful breed doesn’t just have the looks and the athleticism, but they also have the beautiful personality. Intelligence, loyalty, kindness, and endurance are very prized traits. If you thought this was expensive, you should see how much it costs to actually keep an Arabian. The average monthly cost to have an Arabian is $300-$800. Now let’s dive into why this monthly price is so high. The average yearly cost to feed an Arabian can cost between $250-$4,000. The yearly price of a specific Arabian depends on how much they eat, as well as what feed and other special add-ins that they consume. Then there’s the average monthly price of housing your horse, which can range from $820-$2,545. But, of course, it depends on where you’re keeping your Arabian and if you’re boarding them, are they going to groom, take care of, etcetera. Next off is grooming. The cost of this really depends if you’re paying someone else to do it or doing it yourself. Then there’s the medical bills. Dental care, on average, costs about $50-$100 per visit. Then, adding on to this, there’s the cost of vaccines and deworming, which costs, on average $250-$350 yearly. Finally, there’s the cost of training. The average training costs around $40-$100 per day. Whether it be training for racing or for shows. These amounts all depend on age, health problems, etcetera.

Real Life Arabian Experience: Marjorie Deerr, a western and English rider for 47 years from Gregory Michigan and Arabian owner shared her opinion on Arabians. Marjorie has owned 6 Arabians, 3 pure bred and 3 half bred. I like Arabians because they’re endurance horses and they have such a pleasant personality. What made her choose to get an Arabian, what physical personality traits made the Arabian stand out from the crowd? She replied “I liked a breed that is smart, loyal, agile, athletic and beautiful. One that can go many miles, through obstacles. And that I would have fun with and feel safe on.” I also asked; What made her choose to get an Arabian? she replied “They are smaller, more fine boned have Ancient bloodlines, and is one of the oldest breeds of horse.

The Arabian certainly is an awesome breed that can fit into a variety of disciplines. Their personality and their love to run are all-around great traits. The Arabian might not be for everyone, but it’s certainly the breed for me.

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Ayla is a Leopard Appaloosa mare, and she is the mascot for our “Youth Spot” section featured in Saddle Up! Magazine.

Find Ayla & Win $30!

Each month, we hide a smaller image of Ayla within the pages of Saddle Up! Magazine. When you find her, mail us a letter or email us with the page that you “spotted” her on and you will be entered to win a check for $30.00!

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Email: saddleupmag@gmail.com Address: 8415 Hogan Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 Deadline: 20th of each month Contest for ages 14 & under only. Include your age and address so we may mail your winnings, if you win.

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ASHER N., 10 YRS. OLD, PAW PAW, MI Contest Rules: Ages 14 & under only. One entry per month, per person. All correct answers will be entered in our random drawing.

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PALM PARTNERSHIP TRAINING™

About Western Dressage

By Lynn Palm | http://www.lynnpalm.com/ For me, western dressage is a dream come true. I was so fortunate to learn dressage training as a young rider. I rode with my mentor, Bobbie Steele, for more than 25 years.

What I learned in the dressage saddle, I went home and practiced with my ponies, my first horse, and my second horse, which was a yearling. Dressage applied to all aspects of training and all horses that I worked with, from the ground to the saddle. Even if a different saddle was used, whether western, hunt seat, saddle seat, or dressage, there was no reason to ride any differently.

This leads to my passion for the newest western discipline, western dressage. I have always loved western riding, and I specialized my riding with the American Quarter Horse because I was fascinated with a horse that could do multiple disciplines. In my opinion, the American Quarter Horse is the world's most versatile horse, and I still love training the Quarter Horse today.

Although I was raised and trained in Florida with Bobbie Steele in the late 1960s, Ms. Steele was hardly a newcomer to dressage. In fact, she was the first woman in America to ride this type of 18thcentury horsemanship known as dressage. Bobbie Steele was even featured in Life magazine in the issue October 14, 1946. Google it!

She took me under her wing when she retired from doing exhibitions all over the U.S. with her two dressage horses. She was also hired with the Ringling Bros. circus as a rider and rode with the circus for 10 years. She learned from the German trainers who were hired to train the horses for the circus. Ms. Steele was something special, and I will always cherish my training with her. I will forever thank her for giving me my foundation for becoming a correct rider and training horses according to the dressage principles and training scale.

Western dressage promotes natural, correct development of the horse with TIME. It also allows training a horse with understanding and sound communication between horse and rider. I truly believe western horses need this today. It is the perfect and proven way to promote the equine sport. It promotes correct and humane ethics of horsemanship. Western dressage is the perfect way for a horse owner to achieve happiness with his horse if he is dedicated to becoming a correct rider. It is the only way to train the horse to always be confident and happy in his work with you.

As Cyril says to our students, "Remember that a horse is not calling you to come ride him! A horse would much prefer to graze on grass all day long. It is our selfishness that causes us to want to ride that horse and to want him to perform happily for us."

It is our responsibility to bring out the best in our horses and respect them by riding with correct balance and using natural aids, to control the horse's balance so he can perform comfortably.

As a young rider, I learned that if I wanted to learn dressage, I had to become a good rider first. As a child, I learned that riding in my dressage saddle was no different than my western saddle when I went home to ride my ponies and my first horse. The horses went along just as happy, and I could train them with correct balance and natural aids. By understanding their behaviors and how their anaSEPTEMBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021

tomy affected their performance, I could ride with better balance and communicate more effectively.

Controlling the horse's balance in the dressage saddle was just as important in the western or hunt seat saddle. The training was all the same. Dressage is dear to my heart because it gave me my foundation. I used the principles I learned from dressage in my riding, training, and competitions, and I have had a successful career with horses and riders because of this foundation.

Can western dressage follow classical dressage? Why not?

Classical dressage is the natural way to train a horse, and its success is in the training pyramid as well as the levels and tests.

The training tests are a perfect outline to learn how to "Ride Well" and how to naturally train a horse according to his anatomy, instincts, personality, and behavior. With proper development, a western horse can do what dressage tests are asking in all levels up to 4th Level, Grand Prix, and Intermediate.

If you want to learn to "Ride Well" and have control of your horse with accuracy and lightness, please look into this new discipline.

Even if you do not ever compete in western dressage, it provides the ideal guidelines to help you learn the proper progression of training. The progression and success are all in the tests. Your coach/instructor should be following the proper progression for you and your horse.

I always enjoy having young horses in training. I am working on getting three horses to 4th Level, but I need at least three to four more years. The most important part of dressage is that it takes time to properly develop a horse. It is my passion to promote western dressage, as I know that it will help all horse owners learn about the sport of riding.

We love to share our dressage backgrounds and knowledge with you and would love to have you come ride with us. You can join us at our farm in Ocala, Florida, or at one of our Ride Well Clinics on our USA Tour at a location near you.

To learn more about Lynn Palm, her educational programs at Palm Equestrian Academy in Ocala, Florida, Lynn's Ride Well clinics across the United States, saddles, DVDs, books, as well as trail and Western dressage competitions, and more, please visit her website www.lynnpalm.com, or call 800-503-2824. Lynn can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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The Moody Mare

By Dr. Joanna Bronson | http://bronsonvetservices.com/ It's no secret some mares are moody and can be difficult to handle during their cycles.

Mares can experience pain and even colic symptoms during estrus and around ovulation. Some mares may show stallion-like or nymphomaniac behavior.

Regumate is the only synthetic progesterone approved for use in equines in this country. The downside is the expense and the challenge of giving an oral supplement. Also, once the treatment is stopped, the bad behavior may return.

It is also regarded as a “prohibited substance” by some horse organizations such as the Jockey Club. Horses must be off the medication for at least 8 days prior to racing. Other organizations such as the FEI International Federation for Equestrian Sports do allow mares to compete while being treated.

Surgical removal of the ovaries will prevent the mare's reproductive cycle, but in some cases, estrous behavior may still persist. The surgery is also expensive and has some risk.

In Australia, a vaccine called Equity has been used successfully to prevent bad behavior in mares. A single injection can be effective from 6-24 months. Since its use is still in its infancy, there is no tangible evidence of its long-term effectiveness and possible inherent side effects.

An old remedy involved the insertion of a sterile, glass marble into the mare's uterus to suppress estrous behavior by mimicking an early pregnancy. This procedure is no longer recommended due to problems with long-term use.

Some moody mares have benefitted from being in foal but after giving birth, the negative behavior problems may still return.

The normal seasonal breeding cycle for mares runs from early May through October. A normal month's cycle lasts roughly 7 days of estrus followed by a 14-day period of diestrus (not in heat).

Recognized behaviors associated with the 7 days of estrus may include squealing at other horses, urinating small amounts frequently, swishing tails, squatting when urinating, and mares may also “wink” their clitoris, along with being easily distracted by other horses. During this time, mares may be present in body but not in mind, and it can be challenging to keep them focused.

If a mare's behavior is upsetting only during her cycle, it is usually attributed to her breeding response. If her behavior is constant and not related to the calendar, it's probably not a cyclic problem.

A mare's estrus cycle may not be the only cause of unwanted behavior. Some physical problems that can make a mare moody include ovarian tumors, urinary tract or bladder infections, and musculoskeletal pain.

Mares who are in pain or are angry may also swish their tails and urinate, making owners think they may be in heat. An angry mare usually swings her tail like a windmill and passes much more urine.

She might also be seen to clamp her tail against her body.

Charting a mare's calendar behavior is the first step towards understanding a problem. Next is an examination of her reproductive tract through palpation and ultrasound. A blood draw can evaluate progesterone levels. Mares who are not in heat should have elevated progesterone counts.

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A tumor can secrete hormones that may cause the mare to show signs of persistent estrus or may inhibit any signs of her being in estrus. Some mares become aggressive and try to herd other mares and even mount them.

Ovarian tumors can cause a mare to develop a cresty neck which could indicate a possible granulosa cell tumor. If a tumor is present, it's common to remove the ovary along with the tumor. The tumorous ovary secretes testosterone, along with other hormones, and when removed eliminates the aggressive behaviors.

A mare may still be used for breeding with one ovary, but it may take awhile for her body to adjust and resume a normal cycle.

Urinary tract and bladder infections can cause discomfort and irritation which can be resolved with antibiotics. Some urinary tract infections can create an inflamed vagina increasing the mare's urge to posture and frequently urinate.

If urine has pooled in the vagina or uterus, the problem can be seen with a vaginal spectrum. A poor perineal conformation may aspirate air in the vulva (windsucking) and invite contamination and vaginal, uterine, or cervical inflammation, and if the anus is set back or recessed from the vulva, feces might fall into the vulva.

The only sure way to determine if it's a cycle-related concern or another physical cause is to thoroughly examine the affected mare.

Dr. Joanna Bronson graduated from MSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000 at the top of her class. After graduation, she worked as an intern at a large equine referral practice in Cleveland, OH, specializing in lameness, surgery, and racetrack medicine. In 2005, she opened Bronson Veterinary Services in Coldwater, MI, a full-service equine, small animal hospital and surgical center.

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IRONWOOD FARM – Dorothy 313.215.1944 Leonard, MI (Oakland) (S-05/22) Email: ironwoodfarmdressage@yahoo.com www.ironwoodfarmequestrian.com The Traveling Trainer offers training, lessons, consulting at your facility or mine. Over 30 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Equestrian Studies from the University of Findlay. Also quality horses for sale. Find us on Facebook, or on Instagram: #thehappyhorsehouse, or visit our website at www.thetravelingtrainer.net THE TRAVELING TRAINER LLC Ann-Marie Lavallee – 810.796.3510 Dryden, MI (Lapeer) (S-07/22) Email: thetravelingtrainer3@gmail.com

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS

BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION Here we are in mid-late summer and weather wise, it's been a mixed bag. We've had pleasant days, hot days, rainy days – you name it. Just a few weeks ago, Michigan was hit with several tornados and a DNR riding area just one county away was hit hard. Thankfully, Brighton Recreation Area was spared that kind of devastation.

Nevertheless, Ma Nature did throw us a curve ball in June. We were scheduled to have our first major outdoor event since Covid and were really looking forward to it.

Then, the weather reports of heavy rain and storms on the day of the event started coming in. The day prior to the event, we reluctantly decided that it had to be cancelled.

Then, on the day in question, it didn't rain!

On a later message to our membership, we quipped that weather forecasters could be wrong half the time and still keep their jobs.

Right now, we have three events still on the schedule for 2021: an open ride and picnic in September, our annual Poker Ride in October, and a big banquet set for November, cohosted with the Pinckney Trail Riders. The banquet, which has evolved from a Christmas party to a “Spring Fling” due to epidemic-caused post-ponements, is our latest effort to hold a big party with our friends from Pinckney. Given the uncertainties associated with the Covid epidemic and Mother Nature's mood, all of them are subject to change. Of course, we're keeping our fingers crossed.

In the meantime, the equestrian facilities at Brighton are in full operation, so all trail riders are welcome to visit us.

Mark Delaney, BTRA President

hope you'll join us for this event! This year we will have the usual festivities with prizes for the horseshoes brought in with the winning colors. We will also have our 50/50 raffle, a hot dog lunch, and a great potluck dinner following the ride on Saturday, (bring your favorite dish to pass!).

We’ve added something more this year and will be holding our first Chinese auction. We have some great items to choose from so come and have a chance to win one, or two!

The HTRA Horseshoe event is always a great time and is filled with fun, friendship, great food and lots of laughs! To register or for more information, email Sally Oberg at highlandtrailriders@gmail.com. Mail registration form and checks to treasurer James Jurkowski, 2641 Pebble Lane, Milford, MI 48381. Make checks payable to HTRA. Forms will be available on Highland Trail Riders Association Facebook page and at: http://highlandtrailriders.com/web/ We always welcome new members and would love having you join our Association.

Wherever you ride ... please enjoy the trails, ride safe, and support your local trail rider associations!!

IONIA HORSE TRAILS ASSOCIATION We have had a lot of wind issues this summer, and lots of work done cleaning up downed trees and debris. If you encounter this situation on the trails, please let us know, and let the park staff know before you leave the park. We all work together as best as we can to keep the trails clear.

There are lots of campsites left for our October Chili Cook Off, October 2, 2021. We are hoping for a great IHTA turn out as this will effectively be our only event for 2021!

Please get your reservation made soon!

When reserving online, remember your first click is on the "Equestrian" tab on the right side of the page, then you can select our horse camp. Be sure to use a good email address when making your reservation. At HIGHLAND TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. the end of the 2021 season, there will be an ATTENTION TRAIL RIDERS!!! HTRA is hold- electronic survey sent to horse campers. ing our annual Horseshoe Ride September The state is looking for your feedback and 10-12, 2021. Yes...it's happening and we concerns about camping with horses, and SEPTEMBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (42)

potential interactions with non-horse campers. This is critical to our work to try to keep our horse campgrounds "horse only". If you register directly at the park, please ask the person working at registration to take down your email address and give it to the park supervisor so you can be included in the survey.

We hope to make additions to the Ionia Confidence Course next year. We have plotted out our proposed route for Phase 2, but this hinges on DNR approval on the trail.

As soon as we have DNR approval for the route, it will be brushed out and riders are welcome to start using the path to go from day staging to the Phase 1 course. The path will pick up from the trail just across the road from day staging, then take the first right (presently it is marked by pink ribbons in sets of two – stay between the ribbons.)

Our approximately 100 x 100 arena built with a joint effort of park staff and IHTA volunteers in September 2019 is next to day staging. If you have an anxious horse you want to expose to trail riding, you'll have a safe place to "work out the kinks" before hitting the trails. We'll also be encouraging 4-H groups to hold their practices there, as well as potentially inviting clinicians and outside events in the future.

THREE DAY PARKING AREAS: 1 – Normal Day Staging; 2 – Go past the day staging parking lot to the "Barn Lot" on the same side of the road; 3 – There is also a new option to access the west end of the park more easily!

It is still signed as the X Country Ski Trail, just before the beach entrance (on the opposite side of the road) when entering the park. Park staff enlarged the parking area to hold four or five horse size rigs, but this is not a parking area suitable for BIG rigs. The drive entry is not wide, and the turnaround area is not huge. If your rig is more than 30 feet or you lack backing skills, this may not be a good option. Please park like you expect the lot to be full when you come back. Leave room for others and plan for all rigs to be able to exit safely.

Remember, you can ask questions or report trail issues on our Facebook page Ionia Horse Trails – IHTA, or by calling the park at 616-527-3750.

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS Preacher have 24, Julie Parliament and Zeke have 21.5, Carrie Carpenter and Carma have 19.6, Autumn Sell and Ransom have 8.8, Katie Collier and Maggie have 7.5, Naomi Haas and Dexter have 7.1, Marilyn Mannino and Kate have 6.5 points. They have been working hard training, attending clinics MAYBURY STATE PARK TRAIL RIDERS (dressage, horsemanship, cattle clinics, ASSOCIATION (MSPTRA) mounted police), showing (virtually and in Greetings, trail riders! person) in Dressage, performing trail You may have noticed that new rocks were maintenance, trail riding and camping in placed along the recently completed state and out of state (Ohio, Kentucky, equestrian bridge. This is to reinforce the Wyoming) at state and National Parks. In side of the creek and to prevent erosion. the Ultimate Horseman's Challenge Jodi The slew of rain these past months has Myers leads with 266.9 points, Carrie has inundated our park with a ton of mosquitoes 148, Marilyn has 21.5, Susan Williams has and deer flies. Protect yourself and your 15.5, Autumn has 10.8, Rose has 7.1 and horse by bringing an ample supply of Julie has 7 points. Great job all! Keep up the mosquito and tick spray when you come out good work!! to ride.

Congratulations go out to Kelly Clevenger Our next event is the Halloween Spook- and Preacher who recently received a tacular Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride on Satur- Certificate of Excellence and have qualified day, October 16, 2021. Mark your calen- for the US National Dressage Regional dars! We hope to see some 'spooky' horses Championship in Basic Level Championship and riders in our park this October! Addi- and Basic Level All-Around Championship tional details will be forthcoming and will be Western Dressage categories. This pair posted on our Facebook page as well as the have been coached by the outstanding Maybury Trail Riders website. trainer and judge Joanne Coy. Well-done!

Don't forget to 'Log Your Ride' on our website Also, Jodi Meyers and Spy earned first when you ride in the park! place in Gaited Western Dressage at the Check out all the new updates to the USEF/WDAA Lite Dressage Schooling Show June 26, 2021 in Level 1 Test 1. They website at www.mayburytrailriders.org.

Continue to follow us on Facebook (https:// have been learning from judge Suzanne www.facebook.com/mayburytrailriders/) Morrise. Also accolades go to them for for updates on the trails, events and general winning both divisions (Basic 3 and 4) and news going on in the park. Feel free to post Level 1 Tests 1 and 4 Western Dressage in the CAWDA Sizzling Summer Show July 31, pictures from your rides!

2021. Congratulations!!

Happy Trails, Mary Nader On the National level, Melvin Snethern, MFTHBA Secretary/Treasurer, presented the Registry Report. Total membership is up by 75 over this time last year. New MFTHBA memberships are up by 51 from this time of year over last year. Total Registrations are down by 14 from this year as compared to MICHIGAN FOX TROTTER ASSOCIATION last year at this time. Registration Transfers are up by 90 this year as compared to this The Versatility Program participants have same time last year (which debunks the sure been busy this year. The second idea that some are espousing over lower quarter totals for the Under Saddle Division transfer numbers because of the change in show Jodi Myers and Spy have 229.5 the registration papers). We're always points, Mandy Kellogg and Bella have 211, encouraged by the positive numbers and Georgi Carlton and Joey have 162.6, Carrie monitor any negative ones.

Carpenter and Moo have 126.4, Kristen Exciting new changes are coming to this Humble and Annie have 96, Rondal association!

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future activities by purchasing a blue cotton MFTA t-shirt. They are short-sleeved stonewashed blue 100% cotton with the Fox Trotter silhouette superimposed on the State of Michigan on them. Send a check for $25 for sizes M-XL or $30 for XXL to MFTA, 2333 Hagadorn Road, Mason, MI 48854.

Please state the size that you need. These prices include the shipping cost. We appreciate your support!

Go to our Facebook page and our website (www.michiganfoxtrotters.com) for more information on this breed and our association. If you are curious or passionate about Fox Trotters we welcome you!

By Marilyn Mannino

ORTONVILLE RECREATION EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION (OREA) OREA (Ortonville Recreation Equestrian Association) was formed to protect, promote, and improve Ortonville Recreation Area's equestrian trails and facilities along with the assistance/support of the DNR. We have been working diligently on our mission since our formation in 1998.

And we are very happy to announce the exciting recent improvement of the trails by adding approximately two miles, giving us approximately eleven miles to ride!!!

We are celebrating by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony, trail game, campout, and more on September 25th! We hope that you will join us. Please check out www.hadley hills.com and our Facebook group for updates on our event and ongoing news about our trails.

It took a lot of planning and hard work to bring this trail to fruition. Thank you to our OREA board members/group members for all your volunteer hours working towards the opening of our trail. Also, heartfelt thanks to the many equestrians/equestrian groups who helped make this a reality.

The new trail crosses a bridge, has scenic vistas, encompassing both treed and open areas. Be among the first to ride our trail!

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS ORTONVILLE RECREATION EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION, continued consider becoming a member by going to www.hadleyhills.com and printing out and mailing our application or pay/join through Zelle using the email address orea.hills @gmail.com.

Please check our website for information on our monthly meetings.

Any questions, please contact Robin Bobek via email at: harperbobek@charter.net or call: 810-399-5306.

See you in September – Happy Trails!!

PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. Hello Everyone!

We are very happy to report that we have added even more obstacles to our obstacle course. Please come out and give it a try!

There is absolutley no charge, just enjoy.

Proud Lake Trail Riders has been working diligently with the DNR to separate our trails from the bikers. The park is completely committed to doing this and they are presently evaluating options and locations.

Once the trails are seperated, there will be signs up stating what are horse trails and what are bike trails. We have been working on this for the past several years and we are thrilled that the park is committed to making this happen. As of right now, the GPS maps have been submitted and we are moving forward.

If you encounter bikers on the trails that are not giving the ride away to horses, please contact the DNR immediately. If you are able to get photos, please try to.

Our next event is our ever popular Circle Ride that we coordinate with Kensington Trail Riders. This event will be September 24-26th. There will be camping at either staging area. The ride consists of starting at either Proud Lake or Kensington and then riding to the other staging area and back again. We are currently taking camping reservations. The cost to camp is $40 for members and $50 for non members for the weekend. The cost of the ride is $15 per rider. If you would like to reserve a spot for camping at Proud Lake please contact Nancy at efrusy@yahoo.com.

If you would like to join our email list, please email me at efrusy@yahoo.com and also remember to like us on Facebook!

Stay safe and keep riding!

ROSE OAKS EQUESTRIAN FRIENDS As the hot weather wanes and the bugs leave, it's the perfect time to hit the trails at Rose Oaks!

The beavers were hard at work over the summer and flooded a section between 2 & 3; they have been discouraged from working in that area and the trail is in good shape once again.

The summer storms took down some trees and caused some washouts, but the park staff is working hard to stay on top of things; trimming, cutting, scraping, and adding fill where needed.

Remember; the staging area is home to a warning siren that runs a test every month on the first Saturday at 1pm.

Come out and enjoy rolling hills, lakes, marshes, and wildflower fields at Rose Oaks!

Please join our Facebook page “Rose Oaks Equestrian Friends” to keep up with the latest news.

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WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI Summer is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner with Nature's array of beautiful colors and cool crisp mornings. It's time to start thinking about next year and the WDAMI Board needs your help as we evaluate our programs and activities. Please share with us your ideas, thoughts, experiences about WDAMI and Western Dressage. You can send your suggestions to us at infowdami@gmail.com or you can even text me at 906-440-0215. Or you may call any of our board members. Your comments and ideas will be great appreciated.

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September 11 and 12 at Lucky Dog Ranch in Harrisville, Michigan. Go to the Facebook page for Sunrise Equestrian Sports for more details. WDAMI wishes all competitors a successful show.

The WDAMI Battle of the Saddle Showdown Online Horse Show (BOSS) has over 141 entries, a more than 50% increase over last year's show. We are very excited about the interest and growth of this show. I will post the show results along with the winners of the door prizes next month.

Judging of the online entries will take place Sept 1-10. WDAMI would like to thank all the participants and supporters and we look forward to everyone's success.

Western Dressage World Championship Show: This year's World Show is returning to a live format and will be held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on September 29 to Oct 3. Entries must be in by September 6, 2021. There is a group of WDAMI members who are planning to attend and compete, and they would love to have you join them. For more information on the show, you are welcome to contact me by email at Eaglehorse1@hotmail.com.

Our thought this month: Riding dressage is a means of helping the horse find the most efficient way of carrying the rider. When a horse is balanced and straight, the horse can relax because no muscle is working against another; the horse only needs to use the muscles that are necessary which leads to greater comfort for the horse and less energy he needs to use to carry the rider.

WDAMI is looking for sponsors for our yearend awards and educational events. If you would like to help by sponsoring or by helping us to find sponsors, please contact us by email at infowdami@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer or offer other services we need, please contact us. We can always use the help. And please don't forget to renew your 2021 membership.

Thank you for your support. Be safe, have fun, enjoy your equine partner and exercise the act of kindness to all.

Until next time, Suzanne Morisse, President of WDAMI

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Preventing Horse Colic

By Preston Hickman, DVM, Wichita Equine and Sports Medicine Colic is not a disease but rather a combination of signs to reflect abdominal pain in the horse. Colic is still considered the number one killer of horses in the United States and can range from mild to severe. Colic can become a life-threatening condition in a relatively short time and should never be ignored. Management plays a crucial role in colic prevention. The horse's digestive tract and their anatomy seem to leave them more predisposed to colic than other species. Quickly and accurately recognizing colic signs and seeking qualified professional help will maximize the horse's chances of recovery and reduce the risk of irreparable damage.

Your routine should be established so that it occurs approximately the same time every day, (this includes things like feeding and exercise schedules).

Excessive concentrates in the diet or energy-dense supplements have been linked to increased incidence of colic and therefore should be avoided.

At least half of the horse's diet should be from forage each day.

Smaller rations and more frequent feedings are more in line with the way the horse maintains himself in the wild.

Hay should be fed free choice throughout the day.

A regular judicious parasite control program should be established.

Fresh clean water should be available at all times.

Horses still warm from exercise should not be allowed to drink

excessive amounts of cold water.

Horses should not be fed on the ground but rather in feeders.

Hay bedding and pasture should be monitored for noxious weeds, foreign material, and other toxic substances.

Pay special attention to stress in your horse's environment.

Changes in workload or when transporting make your horse especially vulnerable to colic.

Geographical location and regional differences from environmental factors such as sandy p[;’’soil and climatic stress relate to the frequency and types of colic. All horses are susceptible to colic, and conscientious management is the best prevention.

About the author: Dr. Preston Hickman practices veterinary medicine in Wichita, Kansas, specializing in equine podiatry and sports medicine. He combines traditional veterinary medicine with video gait analysis to diagnose physical problems and abnormal motion in horses. His experience as a farrier and chiropractor allows him unique perspective into biomechanical movement. Dr. Hickman has worked extensively with horse wellness issues as Assistant Medical Director for the Louisiana Racing Commission, overseeing four tracks and 16 veterinarians. Dr. Hickman has a background in mixed practice, equine and bovine veterinary medicine, as well as veterinary consultation to feedlots.

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Insect Bite Hypersensitivity

By Kentucky Equine Research Staff | https://ker.com/ Insect bite hypersensitivity (bug bite allergy) is a common problem during the summer. Susceptible horses are actually allergic to insect saliva. Horses can have allergic reactions to any biting insect, but the most common are Culicoides (no-see-ums, gnats, midges, sand flies, punkies), black flies, stable flies, horse flies, as well as mosquitoes.

Horses with insect bite allergies may have any combination of hives, itchiness, hair loss, and dermatitis. The diagnosis of insect bite hypersensitivity is usually made by clinical signs and the time of year that they occur. Definitive diagnosis can only be made with intradermal allergy testing.

Treatment must first involve avoidance and repelling insects. Most fly sprays contain pyrethrin insecticides that break down when exposed to the ultraviolet light in sunlight. For this reason, it is important to read the label of pyrethrin fly sprays to be sure that they also contain a sunscreen to lengthen activity.

Culicoides prefer to feed at dusk and dawn, so horses can be turned out to avoid those times of the day when these insects are most likely to be active. Box fans on stalls help to keep Culicoides off horses because the insects are very small and they avoid strong air currents. Routine barn maintenance, such as removal of manure and standing water, disrupts insect breeding and reduces their numbers.

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costeroids can be given to reduce inflammation. In most cases, antihistamines alone are ineffective.

Omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in high-quality marinederived fish oil, can be especially beneficial as a long-term therapy for horses with insect bite hypersensitivity or other allergies.

Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial in reducing skin inflammation and also promote a healthy hair coat without the possible side effects of corticosteroids.

Most horses with insect bite hypersensitivity can be managed with insect repellants, strategic turnout, dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids, and symptomatic anti-inflammatory therapy during the height of insect season.

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RIDE FOR A CURE

TUSCOLA COUNTY

TWO DAY OPEN HORSE SHOW

Speed, Trail, Pleasure, Miniature Horses and Fun! 100% Proceeds Donated!

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2021 Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Dr., Caro, MI

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Entry booth opens at 1:00 p.m.

Show starts at 2:00 p.m. $5.00 per class Judge: Kris Johnson

Entry booth opens at 8:00 a.m.

Show starts at 9:00 a.m. $5.00 per class Judge: Kimberly Bling

Any cancer cure support shirt can be worn as a show shirt.

Any cancer cure support shirt can be worn as a show shirt.

HIGH POINT AWARDS • RAFFLES • DRAWINGS CLASS PRIZE TABLE Concessions on grounds both days by Dean-O’s of Mayville!

RIDE FOR A CURE T-SHIRTS

Tuscola County Relay For Life will be 10am-9pm.

We will share a Survivor Ceremony on Saturday.

Saturday night after the horse show: Cowboy Campfire and Sing-A-Long with Chris Oprea from Vassar, MI. Bring your guitar!

$25.00 (prior to September 11th) $30.00 (after September 11th) Available in pink and gray, long sleeve or short sleeve. Some sizes will be available at the show.

HIGH POINT DIVISIONS Saturday: • 25 Years & Over • 16-24 Years • 9-15 Years • 8 & Under • Pony

CAMPING & STALLS

Sunday: • Miniature Horse (exhibitor any age) • 25 Years & Over • 16-24 Years • 9-15 Years Horse/Pony • 8 & Under Horse/Pony

CAMPING: $25.00 per night (prior to Sept. 11th) $30.00 per night (after Sept. 11th) STALLS:

$10.00 per night (prior to Sept. 11th) $20.00 per night (after Sept. 11th)

Want to sponsor a class to remember someone?

Contact Jackie Garner, details below! Starting at $25.00 (deadline September 18th) For questions, donations, camping or stall reservation, or to order t-shirts, contact:

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Showmanship – 9-15 Showmanship – 8 & under Showmanship – Miniature Cancer Support Shirt Showmanship – all ages Pass the microphone and give acknowledgment to who your shirt represents.

BREAK 14. Miniature In-Hand Jumping 15. Hunter Hack – Open 16. English Pleasure – 16 & over 17. English Pleasure – 15 & under 18. English Equitation – 16 & over 19. English Equitation – 15 & under 20. Miniature Liberty BREAK 21. Driving – Open 22. Trail – 16 & over 23. Trail – 15 & under 24. Miniature In-Hand Trail BREAK (Classes 25-29, English or Western.

Not to ride in any other class.)

25.** Lead Line – any age 26.** Walk/Trot Pleasure (green horse) 27.** Walk/Trot Pleasure (inexperienced rider, any age) 28.** Walk/Trot (green horse, any age horse) 29.** Walk/Trot Equitation Horsemanship (inexperienced rider, any age) 30. Western Pleasure – 25 & over 31. Western Pleasure – 16-24 32. Western Pleasure – 9-15 33. Western Pleasure – 8 & under 34. Western Pleasure – Pony 35.* Jr Western Pleasure (horse 5 & over) 36. Western Horsemanship – 25 & over 37. Western Horsemanship – 16-24 38. Western Horsemanship – 9-15 39. Western Horsemanship – 8 & under 40. Western Horsemanship – Pony 41. Western/English Riding – 16 & over 42. Western/English Riding – 15 & under 43. Western Reining – 16 & over (4-H pattern #2) 44. Western Reining – 15 & under (4-H pattern #2)

Saturday, September 25 – 2:00 p.m. Start

Will break for Relay For Life Survivor Ceremony 1.

Extreme Trail – 16 & over 2.

Extreme Trail – 15 & under 3.

Pole Bending – 25 & over 4.

Pole Bending – 16-24 5.

Pole Bending – 9-15 6.

Pole Bending – 8 & under 7.

Pole Bending – Pony (rider any age) 8.

Egg & Spoon – 16 & over 9.

Egg & Spoon – 15 & under 10.* The “Man” Class – all ages; non-riders, grooms, husbands, dads, etc.

11. Birangle – 25 & over 12. Birangle – 16-24 13. Birangle – 9-15 14. Birangle – 8 & under 15. Birangle – Pony 16. Musical Pie Plates – 16 & over 17. Musical Pie Plates – 15 & under 18. Indiana Flag Race – 25 & over 19. Indiana Flag Race – 16-24 20. Indiana Flag Race – 9-15 21. Indiana Flag Race – 8 & under 22. Indiana Flag Race – Pony 23. Big T – 25 & over 24. Big T – 16-24 25. Big T – 9-15 26. Big T – 8 & under 27. Big T – Pony 28.* Texas Hold ‘Em Poker 5 Card Draw – Best Hand Wins!

Sunday, September 26 – 9:00 a.m. Start 1.

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Tuscola County Fairgrounds 188 Park Dr., Caro, MI

Halter (miniature) Mares Halter (miniature) Geldings Stallions – any age: horse, pony, mini Halter Mares – any age Halter Geldings – any age Halter Pony, Mare or Gelding – any age Color Class – Open Showmanship – 25 & over Showmanship – 16-24

Please Note: ** or * do not counted toward High Point Award.

• Must show current, negative Coggins test.

• Helmets recommended, and required for 4-H age and younger participants, on Saturday.

• No alcohol allowed on display or on the fairgrounds.

• Dogs must be kept at campsite/trailer.

• The Fair Board, Horse Leaders Committee, or Ride For A Cure staff will not be held responsible for accidents, theft or bad weather!

• Judge’s decision final. No refunds, rain or shine.

• Participation ribbon given to all exhibitors. 1st-6th place ribbons given upon request.

• Plaques for high point, as well as a donation made to any cancer fund designated by winner in the name of horse and rider.

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Suggestions: Tuscola County Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, The KCQ Pink Fund, Tuscola County Horse Leaders Cancer Fund, or the Carl Fritz Transportation Fund.

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Take The Leap

By Paula Stevens | MSU Horse Management Program Student I recently completed a six-month long internship that started in December and ended the end of June, 2021. I spent six long and sometimes hard months at Royal Vista Southwest, learning more than I ever imagined about breeding and foaling out mares and everything that goes into all that.

It was a last-minute decision, I had applied earlier in the year last year and did not hear back and then when I finally did, it was an email explaining that I did not get picked to take part in the internship. The third week of December I received a text message from a friend who did the internship and works as a technician there, saying one of the interns backed out and the spot was mine if I wanted it. I had a couple of days to think the offer over and make a decision, as the internship would be starting soon and they were in need of an answer relatively quickly. There was a lot of hesitation and apprehension felt during those couple of days and not much time to process just what an opportunity like this would entail. It meant packing bags and moving “across the country” for six months and doing something I had no experience in. It meant leaving everything that was familiar and that I was comfortable with, knowing that it might not all be there when I returned, if I returned. It was a big change, the one thing I generally try to avoid.

So, after not sleeping for a couple of nights and lots of indecision, I decided to take that chance and go. Worst case scenario I hated it and came home early, best case scenario I learned a lot about a part of the horse industry I have always been interested in, make new connections and as a bonus wind up finding new opportunity somewhere else to add to my experience.

The first few weeks were hard; I missed my family and my dog and home. The pace was fast and there wasn't much time to take it all in and process everything. On some days it felt like we had been thrown to the wolves and told to survive or be eaten, and other days it seemed like a piece of cake. The days were long and the hours ridiculous, but it was all worth it the day we delivered the first foal of the season in January. I pulled a roan cutting horse filly into the world with the help of one of the technicians and that was the coolest experience ever.

Three other interns and I would deliver a grand total of one-hundred and eighty-eight foals over the course of six months. I pulled out the first foal of the season in January and I pulled out the last foal of the season in June, and it was just as satisfying and awesome an experience then as it was the first time I did it. We foaled out mares, held the cup that caught embryos during flushes, infused mares, helped with embryo transfers and more during this internship.

Eventually that feeling of anxiety quieted down, a routine was formed, and habits made, and it all became like an everyday ritual. I adapted to the pace and flow and felt settled in and at peace, although eager to be done with the season, I was not in a constant state of worry about whether or not I would survive the experience.

Because I had. I had survived and I had learned so many skills, about foaling out mares, handling foals and convincing the most feral mares that cooperating would be better than resisting. I grew as a person too, while I'm not sure just how I grew, I know that I did and can feel that I did. It was a bittersweet day when the last day arrived, we were all relieved and yet a little sad to be leaving what became essentially a second home. The breeding internship at Royal Vista Southwest is one I would definitely recommend.

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While wrapping up this experience I was working on creating another experience and did just that when I accepted a position at Silver Spurs Equine in Oklahoma. I came home for two weeks and then flew back down to Oklahoma and have successfully completed my first week at Silver Spurs. My days currently consist of working with all the weanlings and foals in the barn and grooming on yearlings and helping one of the managers with some of her day to day tasks out here. It is another change of pace that will take getting used to, but I am feeling settled in already; now I just need to get used to this summer heat. I do not know yet just where this experience will have me going in the future, but at this point I am just taking things day by day. I miss my family and my fuzzy dog who had to stay home, but I look forward to all I will do and accomplish while here.

Whether you are a horse trainer, breeder, veterinarian, riding instructor, or manager, I think we can all agree that change and the ability to adapt to change are big parts of being in the horse industry.

How open you are to change and how willing to adapt you are could predict how long you last in the industry. I do not like to blame anything that happens or that I do on my anxiety, but it is because of my anxiety that I find comfort in the things that I can predict and control. Change has never been welcome in my life without some sort of toll, whether it be physical or mental. I have always stuck with what felt comfortable and seemed safest rather than taking the risks and leaps. When I went to Oklahoma back in December, that was the first step towards learning to embrace change. It was the first step in finding my outside voice and learning how, when, and where to use it. It was the first step at allowing growth into my life.

Doing this internship forced me to either accept the change and adapt and go with it or be left behind to tumble in the wind and wonder “what went wrong”. I chose to suck it up and embrace the change and go with it. I was open minded to all that the technicians and veterinarians had to teach and explain, and I stepped outside of the comfort zone on a daily basis. I will not lie when I say there were nights spent in tears of pure frustration because it just was not a task that I knew how to do or would be ordinarily comfortable with but had to go through with anyway. Surreal was how I would say it felt when I told the manager of Silver Spurs that I would take the spot and booked my flight to return to Oklahoma after only being home for what felt like thirty seconds. I felt serious doubt on the way to the airport as I wondered if this was the right choice. I am one week in and I think it definitely was.

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Taking The Leap, continued hold for you. Take that leap and leave your hometown. Get out and see what's available to you. I do not have any of this thing called “life” figured out, but I am so glad I took the leap, however scary it may be, and am trying this new adventure on for size. If your find it is not for you there is no shame in going back home until you find your next adventure, just don't let the dust settle under your feet long enough for doubt to settle back in too. I am working at Silver Spurs after spending six months working at one of the top breeding facilities in the country with some phenomenal veterinarians and technicians. If you had asked me two or three or even one year ago if I thought I would be able to say I had worked at either of those places I would have said “No way”. It is hard to leave what you're comfortable with because people are creatures of habit. We do not like leaving once we are used to something and when we do it makes us feel uneasy and uncomfortable. Sometimes those feelings are necessary in order to find where we are meant to be. I loved working at “my” barn back home and riding and interacting with the boarders and I miss aspects of that job and life, but I am glad I am where I am currently at. I miss home and my family and my dog and I miss riding but that is all there for me whenever I want it back. This current opportunity might not have been had I waited.

So do not wait, if that opportunity you have been waiting for knocks, answer that door and go for it.Ignore the haters, the industry and world is full of them, and do what is best for you.

Paula Stevens is a student at Michigan State University, manages blog and Facebook page CitifiedCowgirl, as well as manages and operates CitifiedCowgirl Photography, and works at Silver Spurs Equine in Oklahoma.

Teaching An Equine Focused Mindset Confidence Coaching & Counseling

Kimberly Cardeccia, MA LPC 517.898.5094 ConfidenceThroughConnection.com Compassionately partnering with horses to heal both horse and human, Hidden Promise uniquely offers opportunities for empowerment.

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Even if we are not involved in lessons, or somehow taking instruction from another human, we will still benefit from considering ourselves students of our horse. If we do not listen to them and learn

By Kim Cardeccia | https://confidencethroughconnection.com/ from them, our partnership will not develop the level of trust that This seems like a perfect time of year, as school buses are starting allows for harmony and elegance. to roll, to discuss the topic of learning and being a good student.

A growth mindset will also allow us to be less judgmental of And by good student, I am referring to one that is open and ourselves. If we need convincing that we deserve to treat ourselves teachable. It is very difficult to help someone learn who is not with more compassion, we can remind ourselves that our horses teachable. The goal is not to be one of those students, as far as your feel our energy. If we carry the heavy energy of disappointment or horse is concerned. frustration, they will not be able to settle into trust.

Basically, there are two different main mindsets we can adopt There is no shame if we do not already know something. That is regarding learning and capabilities. One is a fixed mindset, and one why we have signed up to be a student. If we take the edge of is growth. A fixed mindset is one that believes your level of ability is competition, of feeling like we need to prove something to be finite. That it does not change, there is no room for development. worthwhile out of the equation, learning becomes possible. We are For example, an IQ score. That is supposed to be a number that you teachable when we are engaged and open. We can model this and have throughout your life, and it doesn't change. offer it to our horses, because, really, is this not where we want A growth mindset is one that adopts the idea that our levels can be them to be? changed. We can expand our logical intelligence, our creativity, our Be the change you want to see. Be a teachable student. flexibility, our emotional intelligence, etc. I do not know about you, About Kim Cardeccia: but this is where I strive to be, and to lead my clients. This mindset gives us the foundation to keep an open mind, be available to new Kimberly Cardeccia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has ideas, techniques, and perspectives. If our horses had a choice, loved horses for as long as she can remember and has over 35 years they would prefer that we adopt a growth mindset. of horse experience. She combines her professional skills with her passion for horses in order to help individuals In situations with riding, there can be a level of competitiveness, or surpass the mental and emotional blocks that fixed mindset that enters the arena. As riders, we can be proud of continue to limit their experience of life. our horses, their growth, and our partnership. If we are feeling pressured or a little nervous, it can be very easy to slip into a fixed For more information, please visit Hidden Promise's website at: mindset. From this place, we can want to impress the clinician, the spectators, even ourselves. www.ConfidenceThroughConnection.com SEPTEMBER 2021 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2021 (52) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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100% of funds raised through our two Paper Clover (Spring and Fall) fundraisers directly benefit 4-H and the kids and teens they work with – 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state it was raised, and remaining 10% supports nat’l. 4-H programming.

Ways To Partner Year-Round: Tractor Supply invites your club to get active with your local store if it hasn't already! Talk with your local store manager about what activity and partnership opportunities exist in your area.

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ALL AMERICAN QH CONGRESS ONLINE ENTRIES NOW OPEN Online entries are now available for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress, scheduled for September 28 - October 24 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH. Access and enter your online entries at: https://www.horseshowtracker.com/home Access the site through any device with a browser and internet – computer, phone, and tablet. Once you navigate to the home page of the website, Click “Enter Shows”, and you will be guided through the rest of the process.

If you need additional help, please click on the “More” tab for contact information on submitting your online entries. https://www.horseshowtracker.com/

2021 EQUITANA USA BRINGS BEST-OF-CLASS PROGRAMMING TO EQUINE INDUSTRY EVENT Event features celebrity presenters, clinics, roundtable discussions and kids activities.

The programming for EQUITANA USA’s 3 day celebration of the horse was announced today. The Oct. 1-3 event at the Kentucky Horse Park is filled with everything from celebrity and industry notable appearances and talks to horse exhibitions and kidcentric events. The exhibition and trade show features all breeds and classifications of the horse and is the first in-person, North American iteration of the world’s largest equine trade show in over a decade.

The list of celebrities appearing/presenting at EQUITANA USA includes former KY First Lady Jane Beshear, an active rider and horse enthusiast who is serving as the official spokesperson for the event. Queer Eye for the Straight Guy alum Carson Kresley, an American Saddlebred owner and exhibitor, is also scheduled to appear.

Other industry notables expected at EQUITANA USA this year include Nic Roldan, top U.S. polo player; Dressage Grand Prix rider and trainer Micah Deligdish; notable coach and educator Colton Woods; and natural horsemanship trainer Pat Parelli.

The Friday (Oct. 3) schedule of events kicks off with a two-day eventing clinic with U.S. Olympic equestrian Phillip Dutton, who is hot off his jumping final appearance at the 2020 Tokyo Games last month. Other clinics offered include sessions with 2016 Dressage Olympic Bronze Medalist Laura Graves, competitive show jumper and social media sensation Ronny Riemer and body work expert Jim Masterson.

Panels and roundtable topics include sessions on improving accessibility to equine activities for minority populations, connecting self-care with horse care, horsemanship, sustainability, and the social responsibility of industry influencers, plus others.

EQUITANA USA's special events for 2021 feature a masterclass from the Retired Racehorse Project, a Jump Chute Exhibition from Spy Coast Farm, a Max Corcoran

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Horsemanship Seminar presented by USEA and the Horseless Horse Show presented by USHJA. Family fun will include kid-specific content like horse painting with Breyer, a bouncy horse bash presented by the EQUUS Foundation and a meet the horses and ownership seminar with Rising Starr Rescue.

The day events are also followed each evening with the premier equine theatrical production EQUUS Evolution. It takes place in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park and is sure to be the highlight of the event's family experience.

The full schedule of events, sessions, panels, and activities can be found online at www.equitanausa.com. There, you can find tickets for the event, along with those for EQUUS Evolution.

Tickets for the full EQUITANA USA show are $27 (ages 13+), $10 (ages 6-12), and free for children five and under, and include onsite parking, free United States Equestrian Federation fan membership and admission into the Kentucky Horse Park, which includes access to the Int’l. Museum of the Horse, American Saddlebred Museum and Hall of Champions. EQUUS Evolution event tickets start at $30 for value seating.

For more information about EQUITANA USA, visit us online www.equitanausa.com or www.kyhorsepark.com

IEA ANNOUNCES 2021-2022 NATIONAL YOUTH BOARD MEMBERS The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2021-2022 IEA National Youth Board.

The Youth Board was created by the IEA's Education Committee in 2016 and is govern -ed by Adult Advisors, Sue Wentzel (IEA National Steward), Shara Prieskorn (IEA Membership Office Coordinator), Simon Towns (Zone Captain), and Montana McKnight (Marketing & Digital Communications Coordinator).

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EQUESTRIAN NEWS BRIEFS IEA NAT’L YOUTH BOARD, cont. representatives from among the twelve Dressage Regions.

Each of the following representatives submitted their application for candidacy with a resume, photo, and letter of recommendation. After verifying each application, an election was held in each zone and the members of that zone elected their representative. These riders will serve from Aug. 2021-June 2022 in their positions.

“The IEA Youth Board is invaluable to our organization,” stated IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director Roxane Durant. “This program gives adult IEA members and leadership an avenue to hear the youth voice and to offer an opportunity for mentorship, volunteerism, and leadership growth to IEA youth members. We have found the Youth Board to be fantastic advocates for the IEA and we look forward to having them all together for the first time at the 20th Anniversary combined National Finals.”

2021-2022 IEA Youth Board Representatives are as follows: HUNT SEAT – ZONE 1: SOPHIA BOUVIER, Buzzards Bay, MA 2: MIA SCOGMANILLO, Central Islip, NY 3: KELSEY BARKER, Fredericksburg, VA 4: BAILEY WHEELER, Palm Harbor, FL 5: ELLEN COCHRANE, Countryside, IL 6: No representative at this time.

7: ALYX SWOPE-BELL, Decatur, AR 8: CAYTON HALE, Gilbert, AZ 9: RUBY STEGEMAN, Snoqualmie, WA 10: SHANNON STRUNK, Stanford, CA 11: JACQUELINE CHALIFOUX, SewikleyPA WESTERN MCKINNEY ATKINSON, Portal, GA LYNDSEY HOSKINSON, McDonald, PA REEGHAN MORAWIEC, Pepperell, MA AUBREE WHANGER, Delaware, OH DRESSAGE ENZO FIORENTINO, Bedford, PA ABIGAIL GROVE, Bedford, PA Visit https://www.rideiea.org/ for more information about the Interscholastic Equestrian Association.

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MICHIGAN’S LARGEST AND FINEST DRAFT HORSE EVENT The MI Great Lakes International fantastic 44th event is to be held on October 14-17!

With over 1,200 draft horses from the U.S. and Canada, The MI Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show and Pull (MGLI) is the largest annual draft horse event in North America. MGLI’s annual mid-October 4-day event features some of the finest Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Percherons, and mules that have ever performed in an arena or in the field – anywhere! MGLI is the only event in the world to feature halter classes, hitching, plowing, pulling, and riding for draft horse breeds and mules at the same time and location. These elegant and massive horses, which weigh over a ton compete in single horse hitch through the entire range of eight-horse hitch classes.

These “big boys” will also demonstrate their raw power in the light and heavyweight pulling contests during which they pull a truckmounted dynamometer, and during the barnyard pull teams test their horse power with a weighted sled.

To see these heavy horses perform the tasks that they were bred for, be sure to visit the plowing matches and field events on the East side of the Pavilion, where admission is free. And English and western saddle classes demonstrate that these gentle giants can be ridden as well.

Commercial exhibits jam-pack the pavilion, offering thousands of unique equine items, and the major breed associations are on hand to promote their breeds.

MGLI, October 14-17, MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, MI. Visit the MGLI online at: https://mgli.org/

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SHORELINE HORSEBACK RIDING PILOT NOVEMBER 1-14, 2021 All day events will be held at the Silver Lake State Park, 9679 W. State Park Road in Mears, Michigan.

For the past four years, the DNR has been working hand and hand with the Equine Trails Subcommittee to explore exciting opportunities for shoreline horseback riding along Michigan’s Great Lakes.

The DNR is currently exploring a two-week equestrian shoreline riding season at Silver Lake ORV Area during Michigan Horse Council’s Great Lakes Equestrian Shoreline Ride November 1-14. There will be two rides each day from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. with a limit of 30 riders per ride.

These opportunities are available to riders that bring their own horses. Youth riders must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian and sign a waiver to participate.

Youth riders must ride with an adult.

Due to the number of riders interested in this opportunity, we are asking riders to only register for one event and ask groups to coordinate registration.

This event is presented through the Michigan Horse Council (MHC) in partnership with the DNR. Participants must be a member of the MHC to be covered under the event insurance. If not currently a member, complete the individual or family membership application online at: www.michigan horsecouncil.com prior to October 8th.

Annual Membership: $20 individuals or $30 for families. Membership is non-refundable.

Please note that the ride may need to be canceled due to inclement weather and/or unsafe riding conditions within the dune area or along Lake Michigan. A text message will be sent out to riders if there is an advanced decision made. If the weather reports are showing unfavorable conditions, please call Jenny Cook at 269-998-5916 or email: mi.trail.rep@gmail.com for a confirmation that your ride is still confirmed.

Please remember there are no refunds for cancellations of the ride for any reason.

A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks.

For more information about this riding event, please contact Elissa Buck, Event Coordinator and Analyst at 989-313-0000.

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MICHIGAN HORSE EXPO 2022 DATES ANNOUNCED! The Michigan Horse Expo is one of the top three-day horse exhibitions in the country. It is held at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, East Lansing, Michigan. It has been going strong since 1984 and in the year 2022, we hope you help us celebrate our 38th year!

The 2022 Michigan Horse Expo is scheduled for March 11, 12, 13, 2022, again at the MSU Pavilion, in East Lansing, MI. Find the Michigan Horse Expo on Facebook or visit: https://www.mihorseexpo.com/

NEW FORMAT ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 ADEQUAN®/USDF ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOUSTON, TX The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) has announced the new format for the 2021 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, December 1-4, 2021 in Houston, TX. After the overwhelming success and positive feedback from the membership regarding the virtual convention held in 2020, USDF has revamped the live event!

The first regional meetings will be held prior to the convention via Zoom. Holding these meetings prior to the convention allows more people to provide input, and for delegates and Regional Directors to take regional member input with them to the onsite event and meetings.

At the onsite convention in Houston, attendees will have the opportunity to take part in the USDF Council Forums that were so successful in 2020, which are being incorporated going forward. By replacing individual open committee meetings with these forum discussions, it allows attendees to not only hear about topics that are interrelated but also provides an opportunity to gain insight and provide input into the overall USDF picture and trajectory. Other highlights of this year's live event are the Friday night Salute Gala, where Lifetime

Achievement, Volunteers of the Year, Rider, and Breeder of Distinction Award recipients and the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic teams will be recognized, the ever-popular Group Member Organization Committee's Roundtable Discussions, and the can't-miss Team USA Olympic and Paralympic Forum.

Another change for 2021 is with the Annual Awards Banquet. Going forward, this annual event will be separated into two virtual events (the Adequan®/USDF Annual Awards Ceremony and Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards Presentation) that will be held after the first of the year. By doing this, USDF will be able to provide more expansive and meaningful recognition to award winners, while also providing a unique opportunity and platform for its Participating Organizations to not only highlight their award recipients, but also their registry, breed, and members to a wide USDF audience. This standalone awards presentation will also provide an opportunity for 'all breeds' to get their time in the spotlight in front of the full dressage community.

To access a draft convention agenda and registration/hotel information, or to learn more about what the 2021 event has to offer, visit www.usdf.org/convention. For any questions related to the convention, contact the USDF office at eventregistration @usdf.org or by phone at (859) 971-2277.

USPC FESTIVAL 2021 A SUCCESS The USPC Festival 2021, presented by SSG Riding Gloves, sponsored by State Line Tack, wrapped up after eight days of competition and education on July 26. The USPC Festival is a triennial event hosted at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park. The first part of the week is dedicated to National Championships team competition while the second part of the week hosts clinics, demos, and workshops offering education in all aspects of riding and horse care.

USPC Festival 2021 gathered over 650 competitors in eight discipline Championships, including Dressage, Eventing, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Quiz, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, and Western Dressage.

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over 400 members learning from more than 60 equine experts consisting of respected professionals, USPC national examiners and Pony Club graduates including two-time dressage Olympian Lendon Gray and fourstar event rider Alexa Ehlers, one of three USPC members to attain a triple “A” certification. Attendees of all ages and levels participated in mounted/unmounted sessions gaining equine knowledge and skills. A thrill for many was the Monday morning mock foxhunt lead by Iroquois Hunt Club.

“Festival is the ultimate Pony Club event, highlighting the teamwork, sportsmanship and horsemanship that are such an important part of Pony Club's education,” said USPC Executive Director Teresa Woods.

“We were pleased to welcome close to 3,000 Pony Club members, their families, friends, volunteers and Pony Club leaders from across the country to enjoy competition, learning and fun at the 2021 USPC Festival. Pony Club is grateful to the many volunteers and sponsors for their support of this event, which brings Pony Club members memories that last a lifetime.”

The USPC Festival 2021 was made possible thanks to the support of many generous sponsors including title sponsor SSG Riding Gloves and presenting sponsor State Line Tack, as well as contributing sponsors Absorbine, Albion College Equestrian, Appaloosa Horse Club, Arabian Horse Youth Association, Central Kentucky Ag Credit, the Dressage Foundation, Farnam, HandsOn Gloves, Kentucky Equine Research, Kentucky Performance Products, the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Meade Tractor, Otterbein University, Precept Wealth Management, Park Equine Hospital, Tipperary Equestrian, Trafalgar Square Books, Transy Eventing, University of Louisville Equine Industry Program, and the Western & English Sales Association.

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JOE BESECKER MAKES HISTORY WITH 1,000TH INDIVIDUAL WIN With a win by his horse Diva’s Finale at Del Mar, U.S. equine owner Joseph E. Besecker joined an elite group of Thoroughbred owners with a 1,000-victory record.

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Besecker is the 22nd North American individual or entity to have earned this distinction since 1996, according to Equibase, the official database of Thoroughbred racing and an industry leader in equine data.

“Today was really special,” Besecker said.

“Watching my horse come down the stretch to win never gets old and it was especially thrilling today. It was humbling to have my favorite race announcer Trevor Denmon recognize this milestone; his race call and winner’s circle commentary actually gave me goosebumps!”

Besecker quoted Hall of Fame NFL coach Tom Landry who said that “the secret to winning is constant, consistent management.” “I want to thank my team, led by my advisors Jeffrey A. Matty, Jr. and Paul O’Loughlin, as well as our caring trainers and their tireless staff, for their efforts of constant and consistent preparation to make this accomplishment a reality,” Besecker said. In addition to these team members, Besecker also thanked the agents, jockeys, bloodstock partners, veter-

inarians, and racing officials for their role in his accomplishment, saying he is grateful for all of their hard work.

Diva's Finale was ridden by jockey Abel Cedillo and is trained by two-time Kentucky Derby winner Doug O'Neill of Doug O'Neill Racing in Santa Anita.

O'Neill congratulated Besecker on his 1,000th win, calling the milestone “an incredible achievement” that puts him in the top 1% of owners. “From the men and women you've employed along the way who have been able to work alongside your amazing horses, we're hopeful we can win another 1,000 with you,” O'Neill said.

As a horse owner, Besecker is known for his data-driven and value-based strategy, which he characterizes with a simple prescription of “process, people, performance,” said Matty, manager of Besecker’s racing operation. Matty notes that in the past five years, Besecker’s horses have had a win rate of 25%, well more than double the industry average win rate of 10%.

“Of the 1,000 wins we’re recognizing today, 500 have happened in the past five years,”

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Matty said, adding that Besecker’s winnings reflect the same strong record – $12 million of his $20 million in career earnings came in the last five years.

“Joe’s differentiators are his large network of trainers and bloodstock agents across the country and his insistence on close collaboration among them, a rarity in the industry,” Matty said. He added that Besecker devours data, is always on the lookout for discounts on pedigreed horses and is willing to take risks if he sees a sufficiently likely reward.

“For my thousandth win to be with a horse trained by Doug O'Neill is so fitting,” Besecker said, noting that O'Neill is one of the founding partners of the Wazuzu Racing division of Wazuzu, Inc., which Besecker cofounded in 2020 with technology veteran Paul Slaats of the private equity firm Milestone Partners, recognizing the disruptive potential for blockchain technology and tokenization to drive a new ecosystem of asset monetization/commerce, including racing.

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Age of rider as of January 1, 2021. Age of horse as of December 31, 2021. # May not show in any other classes. ** Walk/Trot rider or Novice horse may not show in any canter/lope classes. @ May cross enter pleasure age group classes.

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CLASS FEES $7 All Ages ($10 if entered @ gate) All Stalls $50 (all horses must be stalled) $10 Sweepstakes ($15 if @ gate) Camping – $30/Night Daily High Point Fee $5 Office Fee for EACH Horse/Rider $10 * Valid driver’s license MUST accompany ALL checks & credit cards * Returned/NSF check or credit card will incur a $35 fee in addition to bill.

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30) Hunt Seat Pleasure 35 & Over 31) Hunt Seat Pleasure 50 & Over 32) Sweepstakes SR Hunt Seat Pleasure 6 & Over $100 Added 33) Pee Wee Western Pleasure 12 & Under ** 34) Pee Wee Western Horsemanship 12 & Under ** 35) Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship 13 & Over ** 36) Sweepstakes Western Horsemanship Open $100 Added 37) Western Horsemanship 13 & Under 38) Western Horsemanship 14-18 39) Western Horsemanship 19-34 40) Western Horsemanship 35 & Over 41) Western Horsemanship 50 & Over 42) Sweepstakes Pee Wee & 13 & Over W/T Pleasure $100 Added 43) Sweepstakes Walk/Trot Pleasure OPEN $100 Added 44) Sweepstakes JR Western Pleasure 5 & Under OPEN $100 Added 45) Walk/Trot Western Pleasure 13 & Over ** 46) Western Pleasure 13 & Under 47) Western Pleasure 14-18 48) Western Pleasure 19-34 49) Western Pleasure 35 & Over 50) Western Pleasure 50 & Over 51) Sweepstakes SR Western Pleasure 6 & Over $100 Added 52) NOVICE HORSE (no lope at any show) Walk/Trot Pleasure OPEN ** 53) Ranch Horse Riding Open @ 54) Western Riding OPEN FRIDAY EVENING ONLY – TRAIL CLASSES – 7 PM START TIME 55) Sweepstakes Trail OPEN $100 Added 56) In Hand Trail – Horse 2 & Under 57) Walk/Trot Trail 58) Trail 18 & Under 59) Trail 19 & Over

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Friesian Horse Breed History: The Friesian Horse, which is one of Europe’s oldest horse breeds, was created in Friesland, which is an island that is located off the Netherlands coast. The breed is also believed to have descended from the Forest Horse, which was a primitive breed.

According to evidence, the Friesian Horse might have been in existence since 1000 B.C. Later, the Roman historian known as Tacitus noted the existence of the Friesian, and described the horse as versatile and powerful.

Both German and Friesian knights who fought in the Crusades used the Friesian Horse, so these animals came into contact with Eastern horses, and the breed was lightened as a result.

These horses were also improved, particularly in terms of range of movement and stamina, thanks to Barb and Andalucian influences that took place when Spain took control of the Netherlands throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. These horses even played a major role in influencing many other equine breeds, including the Fell and Dales ponies, the Oldenburg Horse, and the Shire Horse.

During the 17th century, Friesian horses were also imported to North America. However, due to crossbreeding, the purebred Friesian was lost in that part of the world until it was reintroduced in 1974.

Like other horse breeds, the Friesian came close to extinction, particularly in the early part of the 20th century, because of the rising popularity of trotting horses combined with the reduced number of horses that were used in agriculture. In fact, in 1913, only three Friesian stallions were living in Friesland.

Thankfully, these unique horses were saved. It took World War II and a fuel shortage to encourage Dutch farmers to start using horses again, so a new breeding program began with the help of imported Oldenburg stallions.

Breed Traits: Friesian horses are smart and gentle, though they are best suited to individuals who have some level of experience working with horses. They are also versatile and willing to be trained, so they are easy to work with. Trainers note how well these horses learn new things, as well as how well they are able to retain knowledge.

This breed is known for being proud, strong, loyal, cheerful, and calm. And because these animals are people oriented and willing to please, they form strong bonds with their riders.

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Overall Description: The Friesian horse breed is renowned for its gorgeous black coat and thick, long mane and tail. These horses typically do not have any markings, but can still be registered as purebred if they have a small star on the forehead.

Another beautiful feature of the Friesian is the feathering on the lower legs. This feathering is left untrimmed on purpose by horse breeders and owners.

These horses feature a body that is muscular and compact. They have a fine head with an arched and thick neck. And you can find two conformation types in this breed, which are the modern sport type and the classic heavy type.

Colors: The most common color of the Friesian breed is black, though these horses can also range from black-bay or deep dark brown, to true black.

Grooming Requirements: In order to keep a Friesian horse looking its best, you will need to do more than your routine equine grooming routine. In fact, these horses need a lot more grooming than average, as they have a thick tail and mane, as well as the feathers on the lower legs.

To keep the tail healthy, cut it at the lowest point, making sure to cut evenly. You should cut at the height of the horse’s fetlock in order to prevent the tail from dragging on the ground, and this should leave enough hair in order to produce a tail that remains thick all the way to the bottom.

To maintain the horse’s mane, which is typically left long, don’t cut the hair along the bottom, as that will cause it to become uneven. Instead, pull the mane, which involves pulling out the longest hairs, until you are able to reach the length that is desired. You will have to do this quite often in order to maintain it at the right length.

Finally, to maintain the feathers on the horse’s lower legs and keep them looking neat, you will need to clip the hairs behind the knees, as well as on the front of the horse’s cannon bone. Also, trim any feathers that end up dragging along the ground, but allow the hair to remain around and below the fetlock.

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