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Avoid overstocking as forage conditions decline Paschal said hay production and grazing conditions were spotty and mirror scattered rainfall in south Central Texas from Del Rio to Kerrville and east of Corpus Christi back to the Rio Grande River. Some pockets have reported 4-7 inches, but much of that area had not received any rainfall since last fall. Most of East Texas is experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. Grasses and crop growth are stunted under abnormally dry conditions, and damages begin to show. Extremely high temperatures are exacerbating the moisture deficit for plants, including pasture grasses. Both Corriher-Olson and Paschal expect hay supplies to be tight and

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elcome to the August 2022 Issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. We’re hitting the hot streak of the summer in Texas. The 2022 Texas hay production outlook appears in doubt due to high fertilizer prices and widespread drought, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Joe Paschal, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi, and Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension forage specialist, Overton, said dry weather, high temperatures and reduced inputs like fertilizer have inhibited warm-season grass production across much of Texas. Hay quantity and quality are down, while the cost to produce bales is up, and weather forecasts do not look favorable. Pockets of the state have received decent moisture, they said, but high fertilizer prices have discouraged hay producers from making applications. As a result, hay baled was expected to be of lower quality. Paschal said prices for supplemental feed like range cubes and hay have continued to increase. Range cubes reached $400 per ton, while round bales were starting to fetch $75-$80. For weeks, AgriLife Extension agents have reported $80-plus bales in extremely dry areas of the state. Some cattle producers around the state have been culling their herds deeper to reduce stocking rates and “mouths to feed,” Paschal said. But many more face declining grazing, tightening hay supplies and below-average bale production this season. “People are baling, but it looks like this hay season could be one cutting, maybe two,” he said. “There is hay being fed now, so the hay situation could be tough.”

Hay bales could be in short supply as much of the state has reported poor forage and hay production conditions as the season low quality going into winter if conditions do not reverse soon. Drought and fertilization-each of those factors alone can put a dent in hay production. High temperatures also increase Bermuda grass’s fiber content, making it less digestible for cattle. Corriher-Olson said producers should be making decisions regarding stockpiled forages and hay supplies with an expectation of very high bale prices, especially for quality hay, just to cover the cost of fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide applications and diesel. Paschal said producers should be planning for ways to stretch available nutrition – whether that is finding alternative feed like cotton seed, purchasing failed corn crops or using supplemental feeds with a limiter to reduce the number of trips to feed. “It’s going to be tough,” he said. w

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Americasnexttopgun and Casey Deary rode into the danger zone Saturday night during the 6666 National Reining Horse Association Derby Open Level 4 Finals, posting a 223.5 that could not be touched. “This horse is so explosive and so talented that he can do things that are hard to sit on. In fact, even changing leads there I lost my stirrup. He’s just so physical,” Deary said. With the Level 4 Open Championship, the stallion added $75,000 to his bankroll. To date, the son Walla Walla Whiz out of Americasnextgunmodel has earned $343,892. The stallion was bred and nominated by NRHA Two Million Dollar Owner Arcese Quarter Horses USA. “He ran through the gates really good, and I felt like he nailed that first stop. This horse is such an athlete that I overshot my marker a little bit backing up. He turned around like a top both ways – I don’t know if it gets any better than that,” Deary said. “I needed to adjust to get him shown in this heat and humidity,” Deary said. “I didn’t warm him up nearly as much as I would normally do. He’s so talented that, as long as I can stay out of trouble, he’s a pretty consistent [earner].” “Getting ready to lope off, I was a little nervous that I had left him a little too fresh, but as soon as I loped off and he went to work he hooked right up. I couldn’t ask him to be better,” Deary said. The Other Champions Casey Hinton and Magnums Custom Dream earned the Level 3 Open Championship under the sparkling lights, much to the delight of the crowd. “Any time you’re in the finals on Saturday night and the crowd gets behind you, it’s pretty thrilling. All the hours of training and practice [pay off],” Hinton said. “You’ve got to keep those younger guys on their toes and stay competing at the top level.” Astride five-year-old stallion Magnums Custom Dream, the team marked a 221, earning $35,000. They also finished sixth in the Level 4, worth an additional $16,836. Magnums Custom Dream (Magnum Chic Dream x Gunna Be Custom) was bred and nominated by Garth Hystad and is owned by 8

Casey Deary & Americasnexttopgun Hinton and wife, Kathy. My Whizards Dreams and Abigayle Mixon broke a streak of 72s to earn the Markel Open Level 2 Championship with a 220.5, earning $20,000. “He came out of the stall happy and pretty fresh today. He warmed up really good, and I just kind of had a feeling he was going to be good,” Mixon said. “I’ve been stuck this year marking 72s and 72.5s, and I had yet to lay down a run. I was pretty determined to put one together and he was there for me, so it was pretty fun.” The five-year-old gelding by Magnum Chic Dream and out of Miss Poco Whizard is owned by Michelle George. “Tiger,” was bred and nominated by Andre Lauzon. According to Mixon, he is an easygoing individual with clownish tendencies. “I think backing off of him [worked]. I went through everything last night and made sure I didn’t over-ride him. Made sure he had plenty of air and was cool. I think it made a big difference,” Mixon said. Jack Daniels scored a 214.5 on She Whiz Shiney in the Open Derby Level 1 Finals, tying for first place with Daniel Martins Cruz. “We’ve had the mare for about seven months. We got her after the Futurity,” Daniels said of the mare, who was nominated by Cinder Lakes Ranch and owned by Jennifer Anderson. “She’s a huge stopper, and that’s probably my favorite thing about her. She was really nice all-around tonight.” Daniel Martins Cruz also scored a 214.5 on Gunners Deja Girl to be named co-champion. Gunners Deja Girl (Gunner x Dun Its Déjà vu) is owned by Pedro Pastor Hernandez and was nominated by McQuay Stables. “This is my second show with her,” Cruz said. “She’s amazing and for me just a super

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Casey Hinton & Magnums Custom Dream horse. Every time she’s ready, she has such a big heart.” The Level 1 paid $6,492 to each champion. Trash Your Gal and Shawn Flarida turned heads in the Open Derby preliminaries. The strong palomino stallion was sporting a hackamore that Flarida rode one-handed, marking a 222.5, topping the Prime-Time division. The pair also made the Open Level 4 Derby Finals, earning an additional $4,176. With the run, Trash Your Gal (Gunnatrashya x Ima Sailors Gal) earned $5,000 for owner Jodie and Scott McCutcheon. “He’s really pretty. Just a fun, fun, fun horse to ride,” Flarida said. The six-year-old stallion was bred by Linda Campbell and nominated by Michelle Crowder. According to Flarida, Trash Your Gal is a blue-collar worker who comes to work hard every day. w

Medows Wins Non Pro Derby Consistency has been the name of the game for Jack Medows and stallion Tribbiani throughout the week at the NRHA Derby. Initially tying for the Non Pro Derby preliminary lead and winning the $20,000 Colston Paving Inc. Non Pro 4-Year-Old Stakes Championship on Tribbiani and the $15,000 Clark’s PumpN-Shop Novice Horse Derby on Jewells, it seemed like Medows’ week couldn’t get much better. Then it did. Riding Tribbiani from the sixth hole in a deep 36-horse Final, Medows posted a score of 221.5 that couldn’t be touched, and he held strong to earn the Non Pro Level 4 and $30,000. “I tried to take it one maneuver at a time. I Continued on page 11

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don’t want to get ahead of him because he’s so quick and reactive. I wanted to take each maneuver as they were and let him do the rest,” Medows said. According to Medows, they rode around midday, trying to keep Tribbiani, or “Joey,” accustomed to the heat. The four-year-old stallion, bred and nominated by Amy Medows, is sired by Gunnatrashya and out of Chicsdreamofdiamonds. Gina Schumacher and Gunnastepya took Reserve honors with a score of 220, worth $14,333. Gunnastepya is a six-year-old stallion by Gunnatrashya out of SDP A Lasting Step. The Other Champions When Jenn Kasper set her sights on the Derby, she had one goal in mind; make the Non Pro Level 4 Finals for the first time. When the results had been tabulated, she and her horse, A Cool Backstory, had squeaked into the Finals. Then she and A Cool Backstory, by SG Frozen Enterprize out of Skeets Chexy Nic, went to work. Their score of 216.5 in the Finals was good enough to win the Level 1, take second in Level 2, and split the Championship of Level 3, plus finish tied for 10th in the Level 4, bringing the take to $30,139, with $1,507 going to nominator Gabrielle Solum. “I am so excited. I’ve showed horses my whole life, but this is only my second Derby, and my first Level 4 Finals. I’m really glad this horse gets the recognition he deserves because he’s really special,” Kasper, of Fountain Hills, AZ, said. Mason McDowell and his horse Guns Blazing took Reserve honors in the Level 1 with a 216, worth $2,299. Guns Blazing is by Wimpys Little Step out of Dolled Up Gunner. The pair also took third in the Youth Non Pro, worth an additional $893. Hailing from the United Kingdom, Francesca Sternberg overcame several obstacles to clinch the Level 3 Co-Championship on Red Dirt Paleface (Pale Face Dunnit x Lost In Tinseltown). For the win, Sternberg won $15,281. The pair also placed in the Level 4 and took reserve in the Prime Time division, worth an additional $5,862. “I was slightly terrified, to begin with, but once I got through the gate, I could get on with it,” Sternberg explained. “The waiting, and the Gateway of Champions, and all that stuff

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makes my tummy go into tidal waves.” Tidal waves or not, Sternberg piloted Red Dirt Paleface to a 216.5, a feat she was incredibly proud of in the competitive Finals. Partner Red Dirt Paleface was bred and nominated by Tim Anderson and is owned by Sternberg. To keep the gelding fresh throughout the week, Sternberg relied on a steady stream of cookies to bolster his spirits. Narrowly missing the Level 3 Finals, Emily Opell made Level 2 run count from the first section of Non Pro Derby action. With a score of 217, Opell and Shining N Tinseltown (Shine Chic Shine x Wimps Tinseltown) secured the Level 2, winning $15,000. The 4-year-old was bred and nominated by Charles Vaughan. “I was nervous about running in because he wasn’t stopping good the night before. He went in and nailed it – didn’t check. Backed up better than usual and nailed the turns. From then on it felt great,” Opell explained. After their run, Opell and “Shine” had to sit through the second section of Non Pro Finals to see if their score would hold. “I was so nervous; I got a headache from just sitting there thinking about all of it. I thought my score was good, but I wouldn’t have thought it was going to win,” Opell said. It was game on for Maria Danielli-Krueger and her seven-year-old gelding, Fridee Spook. When all was said and done, the pair scored a 219 to win the Non Pro Derby Prime Time title. “It was great and fun,” Krueger said. “He was right there with me and did everything I asked.” Her game plan was to run into the pen hard, making sure she ran all the way to her stops. She also let Fridee Spook, by Smart Spook out of Dun It Fri Dee Nite, take full advantage of the amenities on the premises, like the aqua spa, as well as getting plenty of rest.

Ellen Cummins had to battle it out aboard Xtra Miss Wimpy. Scoring a 216.5, the team co-championed in the Non Pro Derby Masters. The seven-year-old mare is by Shiners Voodoo Dr and out of Little Smart Wimpy. “She ran great, stopped big, backed up, and just settled,” Cummins said. “Her turns are probably her best maneuver.” Frederick Christen also walked away as co-champion riding Gunna Cash Ya. When the dust settled, the seven-year-old stallion by Lil Joe Cash and out of Gunners Blonde Chic scored a 216.5. The duo also placed in the Prime Time and the Level 2, pocketing a total of $5,217. Also in the three-way tie for first place was Lance Griffin on Spooks Gotta Tinsel. The four-year-old stallion, by Spooks Gotta Gun out of Tinsel Tiara, makes showing fun. “Anytime somebody asks me what’s my favorite part of reining, it’s running through the gate in the finals,” Griffin said. Griffin and Spooks Gotta Tinsel also placed in the Finals of the Prime Time, Level 3, and Level 4, bringing their total earnings to $10,318. Samuel Flarida and Hollywooddirtysecret scored a 219 Friday night in the NP Finals to finish third in the Level 4 and take the Youth title. This was the seven-year-old gelding’s, by Hollywoodstinseltown out of Maximum Rpm, last Derby finals, and Flarida had to make sure he could overcome some pretty high scores already set. “I just wanted to go for it, and he was with me the whole time,” he said. “I put all the pressure on me, and the horse takes care of me.” Another up-and-comer from a top reining family, Addisyn Schmersal, took Reserve honors in the Youth Non Pro and tied for fourth in the Level 4 on TA Dunit Red. w

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Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, TX, hosted a playday June 18. HPs were Aubrey Williams (10&U) and Jace Baptiste (11-17). There will be a run-off due to a tie for the 18&O HP. The National Junior High Finals Rodeo, held in Perry, GA, June 19-25, resulted in champiTommy Buckley was surrounded by loving family ons being Cash Colclasure (AR/ members when he was inducted into the Bell Boys Goat Tying), Wacey TrujilCounty Cowboy Cowgirl Hall of Fame. lo (NM/Girls Goat Tying), Hardy Osborn (NM/Saddle Bronc), Reno Scribner (NM/Tie Down Roping), Colee Cox (TX/Girls Breakaway), Wyatt Howell (TX/Boys Breakaway), Craig Sciba (TX/Chute Dogging), Skyler Nicholas (TX/ Barrel Race), Craig Sciba & Bella Sciba (TX/Ribbon Roping), and Chaynee Slavin (OK/Pole BendTrevor, Tom, and Tim Field won the #10 Shootout ing). July 1 at the USTPA event at Jared Lesh Arena Hayes County 4-H Point The World Series of Breakaway RopShow participants celebrated with their 2022 ing, Goat Tying, and Barrel Racing hosted awards party June 21 at Dripping Springs Horse competition in Glen Rose, June 24, but without Park. Division HPs included Ainsley Bennett goat tying. Barrel racing champs included Ben (English-Jr), Claire Reilly (English-Sr), Ken- McDonnel (1D), Gina Cope (2D), Tye Eggers dall Crow (Western-Jr), Emma Pierce (Stock (3D & Youth), and Lilly Edwards (4D). Jordan Horse-Jr), Halie Warner (Speed-Jr), and Clif Dildine won top money in both open and youth Leinneweber (Speed-Sr). In addition, Hayes breakaway roping. County 4-H awarded recent Wimberly High Palomino Horse Breeders of America School graduate Leah Tate with the $1K Bruce awarded Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses with Mayes Memorial Scholarship. Leah was acthe President’s Special Service award for all of tive in Hayes County 4-H through her middle the ranch’s contributions to PHBA. The award school and high school years and will be atwas presented at the recent PHBA World Show tending West Texas A&M University in the fall. in Springfield, IL. The NCHA Foundation announced its LA Stock Horse Assoc hosted a show newest endowment on June 21, the Lonnie and June 25 in DeRidder. Open jackpot winners Barbara Allsup Fund. The endowment supports were Brian Shirley (Cutting/Sue), Jayne Iffthe NCHA Foundation’s Merit Scholarship la (Pleasure/Playin Catty), and Eddie White program and will annually provide for the pro(Trail/Judging Cats). HPs Darrell Butler (Open/ gram’s first $5K scholarship. Two Man Larado + Jr-Horse/LC Metal Sparks), The NCHA announced, on June 24, Eddie White (NP/Judging Cats), Cathryn Diresults from elections to fill open positions. onne (Am/Ms Whizzen Rey), Olivia Dailey Kathleen Moore, Madill OK, was elected to (Nov/Walla Whiz A Chic), Madison Ashworth represent Region 8. Cara Brewer, Jay, OK, was (14-18/Jacob), and Reese Dufresne (13&U/ elected to fill the At-Large position. Rowdy). Next show is in Amite September 10. 12

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fmi, www.louisianastockhorse.com. Breakin Hearts Ranch, Gainesville, announced on June 27 that it planned to relocate to Australia as of July 1. Kodi and Reed Kyle are keeping part of the Gainesville property and will be operating as Arrowheart Ranch. They will continue to offer self-care stalls for rent, pasture board, haul-ins for arenas, as well as monthly Ranch Horse Shows. Ranch Horse Association of America new mailing address is P.O. Box 2380, Weatherford, TX 76086. Call/text 817.910.3538 or rhaaoffice@gmail.com. fmi, www.rhaa.org. The National Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock, announced the receipt of the largest single gift in its 50-year history. The gift from The Cash Foundation serves as the lead gift to help build The Cash Family Ranch Life Learning Center, an interactive and immersive ranching education experience featuring Hank the Cowdog. It seeks to teach the public about what is involved in ranching and how ranching contributes to the care of land and livestock. To join the group of donors email ranchhc@ttu.edu. Ultimate Calf Roping’s average champions at the July 1 event in Glen Rose, were Will Parker (#15), Butch Myers (#13), Ricky Bishop (#12), Brad McReynolds (#11.5), Jeremiah Nichols (#11), and Jason Steed (#10). The Texas QH Saddle Series classes at the Athens Summer Jubilee, July 6-10, resulted in L-1Youth Saddle Series champs Rosemary Hartman (Ranch Riding/Spot On Joe), Lily Corbin (Horsemanship, WP/Hes Not Just A Rumor), and Emerson Knabenshue (Hunt-SeatEq, Showmanship, Trail/See My Shiney Hiney). The L-2 Amateur Saddle Series champs included Jennifer Keefe (Trail/Ima Good Talker), Kristy Bennett (HUS, Horsemanship/Southern Exposure), Cindy Furr (Ranch Riding/Magnums Pipe Dream), and Mariah Embry Shelton (WP, Hunt-Seat-Eq, Showmanship/Suddenly Shez Lazy). The 6th annual Friends of the Mac barrel racing event was held July 8-10 in Bastrop, LA, with $5K added. Open winners included Valerie Saucier (Kodiac Cowboy/Friday-16.625 & Saturday-16.203) and Amanda Averett (Chexs Hooten Annie/Sunday-16.461). The DeBaca and Roosevelt Co Cooperative Extensions, with the help of All-Breed Horse Show Association hosted a point show for the NM State 4-H Horse Show Series July Continued on page 24

Versatility Ranch Horse The Level 1 Amateur Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses is Bos Peppy And Smart, a 2008 gelding by Smartest and out of The 2022 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World the Mr Sorrel Bo mare Peppy Bo Championships and concurrent ranch horse events Steel. He was also bred by the W.T. concluded June 25 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Waggoner Estate and is owned and Oklahoma. The event had more than 2,700 entries shown by Michelle Young of Platte between the AQHA VRH World; AQHA Ranching City, MO. Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 The AQHA Ranching HeriChampionships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; tage Program highlights the verand National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance Nationsatility, soundness and willing atal Championship Show. titude of American Quarter Horses Four American Quarter Horses were recognized that are ranch-born and -raised. as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses over and Only horses produced by above their show accomplishments. Each of these Ranching Heritage Breeders are elLarry Walker & Boots Be Tuff horses earned a $250 cash prize and a custom trophy igible to participate in the program, for their owners. Their breeders also each received a AQHA VRH Ltd Amateur but anyone can own and show these $250 cash prize. AQHA VRH Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse The Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse in the Ver- NRSHA Ltd Amt Versatility Ranch Horse horses. Ranching Heritage Breeders are satility Ranch Horse division was AQHA limited amateur world champion Boots Be Tuff, a 2010 sorrel gelding by Woody Be Tuff those operations that have steadfastly maintained the ranching tradition and out of the Doc O Boots mare Pretty Poco Boots. He was bred by by raising American Quarter Horses for use in working cattle. In addition to top horse awards, AQHA Ranching Heritage-bred AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder W.T. Waggoner Estate of Vernon, horses are eligible to compete in AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges, Texas, and is owned by Larry Walker of Prairie Grove, AR. Earning the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse award in National which are offered across the country. Competing in these events, many Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance competition was the VRH senior world of which have added champion, Playin Motown, exhibited by Ben Baldus of Gainesville, TX. money, make horses The 2013 sorrel gelding is owned by Catelyn Walker of Prairie Grove, eligible to compete at AR, the granddaughter of Larry Walker. Playin Motown was bred by the AQHA Ranching AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders Kit and Charlie Moncrief and Lee Heritage Challenge Tennison of Fort Worth, TX, and is by Mr Playinstylish and out of the Finals. To find out more Mr Peponita Flo mare Mo Flo. Earning the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horse award for Level about the Ranching 1 youth was Lil Remedy Pep, owned by Jessica L. Bortner and shown Heritage program, by Ethan Bortner of McCook, NE. The 2007 sorrel gelding is by Very visit www.aqha.com/ Smart Remedy and out of the Diggers Rest mare Kaimana Wana Wig- ranching. w gle. He was bred by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder Darren Miller Cold Hard Smart Cash & Judy Fortenberry of Corrales, NM. AQHA VRH Amateur World Champion NRSHA AA Amt Versatility Ranch Horse

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Tw e n t y - y e a r- o l d U.S. show jumper Brian Moggre has been knocking people’s socks off for several years now. That’s been especially true the last two summers soaring on the senior Nations Cup circuit in Europe and just now with news of his spot on the NetJets US Show Jumping team for the World Championships in Denmark next month. The native of Flower Mound, Texas, will be riding the Oldenburg stallion Balou du Revention, the USEF’s 2021 International Horse of the Year. Brian’s rocket ride to top sport is fueled by a simple conviction. “I realized at a young age that treating a horse like they’re special is what makes them special,” he told the Chronicle of the Horse early this year. Since stepping onto the international stage, Brian has come to define “special treatment” as treating his horses as elite athletes. “I’ve learned that there is so much more that affects our horses beyond training.” Deep dives into all aspects of his horses’ health parallels Brian’s ascent and respiratory health is a particular focus. That’s partly thanks to his longtime star: MTM Vivre Le Reve. In early 2021, Brian didn’t know if “Erkel” would ever compete again. The Westphalian gelding suffered a life-threatening lung infection that required several months of intense veterinary care. Brian was completely happy just to have have him back – even if the rest of Erkel’s life would be spent in pasture. A year later, Erkel and Brian were enjoying sustained successes on the Longines Global Champions League Tour. Easy Breathing For All Having one horse with severe lung issues catalyzed Brian’s keen interest in equine respiratory health and its effect on the performance and well-being of all his horses. Asking questions of veterinarians and fellow riders on the top circuit, Brian quickly came to Haygain High Temperature Hay Steaming. “Haygain definitely played a huge part for Erkel,” Brian explains. “And having Balou being 16 and traveling so much, it’s huge for him, too. “But the biggest thing for me now is knowing that our horses have bacteria and dust free hay wherever we are stabling at a show or laying over. Outside of bringing our own hay everywhere, it’s the only way to keep the hay as consistent as possible and to be reducing the dust, mold and allergens in hay. That is super important to me. There are so many variables when you travel as much as we are, so the Haygain takes one of those variables out.” “We used to wet their hay, but that washes the nutrients out. Steaming

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Structural and soluble carbohydrates, known as dietary fiber, supply 30 to 70% of a horse’s daily energy requirement. Much of this fiber is supplied in the forage such as hay and fresh vegetation; however, a substantial amount can also be supplied through commercial feed. When formulating horse feeds, companies have a wide selection of fibrous ingredients to choose from and typically include alfalfa meal, beet pulp, and hulls. But, make no mistake about it, not all these ingredients are created equal, especially when it comes to hulls. Hulls come from a variety of sources including soybeans, oats, rice, peanuts, and almonds and their value to the horse as an energy source is just as different as their origin. Soybean hulls (SBH), a by-product of soybean processing, are significantly more digestible compared to other hulls. Digestibility of hulls is a product of their lignin content. Lignification decreases the digestibility of a feedstuff by acting as a physical barrier to microbial enzymes. To put this in perspective, SBH only contains around 2% lignin and 1 lb of SBH can provide as much digestible energy as 1 lb of alfalfa hay. Conversely, oat, rice, and peanut hulls can contain over 20% lignin which drastically reduces their digestibility and energy value. Their contribution to the energy value of a feed can be more than 75% less than that of SBH. How can horse owners determine if their feed contains these low-value ingredients? This may be difficult depending on how their feed company lists ingredients on the tag. Generally speaking, and dependent upon state regulations, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) affords companies two options: 1) list each ingredient by name or 2) list ingredients by their “collective term.” If a company chooses the latter, all hulls, regardless of source, will be listed as “roughage products.” As such, horse owners will need to contact the company directly to determine if their feed contains low-quality roughage sources like oat and rice hulls. In general, ingredient quality is directly related to cost. Higher quality ingredients such as SBH will cost more than rice or oat hulls thus increasing the price per bag of the final feed. However, sometimes the lower-priced bag of feed costs more in the end. Remember that rice or oat hulls will decrease the price per bag, but digestibility also decreases. Therefore, the feeding rate (lb/head/day) is much greater when compared to a feed that uses SBH. Horse owners should evaluate the cost of their feeding program by “cost per head per day” and not “cost per bag of feed.” If ingredient quality is important to you, pay attention to the ingredient list on the tag. Don’t be afraid to reach out to the company that makes your horse feed and ask questions. Finally, don’t be fooled by the low-price tag on the bag. There is a reason it’s lower compared to others! w August 2022 SouthWest Horse Trader

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keeps the nutrients in the hay and that is critical for horses at this level of the sport.” Haygain Steamed Hay also tastes good. That’s been proven in studies and Brian sees firsthand evidence in a few of his horses who struggle to maintain their weight. “It’s been great for our picky eaters because they like the hay. We don’t have to keep pumping them with grain to keep their weight on.” Taking the Health Care Reins As a junior, Brian counted on his excellent trainers to determine most of the care for his horses, the norm for young riders in America. At 18, he turned professional under the Major Wager, LLC banner and those decisions became his own. His first decision was a smart one: bringing Lesley Leeman on as barn manager. Her mandate is treating horses as individuals with distinct personalities and physical needs and following the latest science in horse care. “Lesley has taught me so much and we are both into looking at research and listening to what other people have to say,” Brian explains. He’s treated the European circuit as graduate horsemanship school, asking question of the many professionals to whom he’s long looked up and with whom he now rides alongside and against. “Nobody is ever going to criticize you for asking questions,” Brian states. One of those he questioned is now his coach and teammate, US Olympian Laura Kraut, and her British Olympic partner Nick Skelton. “That’s how our relationship started!” Leading high performance veterinarian Emmanuelle van Erck Westergren is another go-to for Brian’s horse care queries. Based in Belgium, near Brian’s Netherlands base, Dr. Westergren pioneers respiratory health research and education regarding its role in high performance horses. She recommends Haygain Steamed Hay for all

clients. Dr. Westergren’s research includes a 2018 study in which 88% of over 700 active sport horses were determined to have some form of respiratory challenge. Further, the study found that horses fed Haygain had a 65% reduced risk of inflammatory airway disease. Science & Observation Brian maximizes knowledge absorbed from others by blending it with what’s gleaned from tuning closely into his horses. “You might think you are hyper-fixating on something, but listening to them, hearing them while they work, how they are breathing, how they are reacting to their work in different environments while you maintain their consistent routine. Taking note of all those things is something I really recommend to everyone.” Elite equine athletes benefit from the same attention to detail as elite human athletes. “It’s common in that world to think of how they treat their bodies, to be so conscious of everything they put into their bodies,” Brian observes. “You might think, ‘Oh a horse is just an animal,’ but ‘just an animal’ doesn’t do what our horses do.” He and Lesley’s approach is always proactive. “It’s not necessarily that one of our horses has a problem with something: it’s about looking at what is happening on the inside of our horses that can help on the outside. Every day we are thinking how we can take better care of our athletes.” It’s fitting that Erkel’s show name translates from French to “Living the Dream.” It was a tribute to his dad’s favorite saying: “Any time someone would ask my dad how he was doing, he’d say ‘Living the dream’,” Brian shares. His parents, Martin and Treena Moggre, top a list of supporters Brian credits as critical to his success. The 2020 recipient of the USET’s Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy for exemplifying sportsmanship, horsemanship and potential, Brian embodies his father’s motto better than anyone could have dreamed. w

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Daily Breakaway Roping, Wild Daily Breakaway Card Split and Adding Local Rodeo Roping is on the Qualifiers Among the Changes schedule for HLSR The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced updates to the RODEOHOUSTON Competition, a 20-day tournament-style competition that crowns an event champion in bareback riding, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tiedown roping, team roping, women’s barrel racing and women’s breakaway roping. Among the updates for 2023 RODEOHOUSTON: • Women’s breakaway roping will now be held 20 consecutive nights of RODEOHOUSTON, Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023. • RODEOHOUSTON will split its previous one-day Wild Card round into a twoday event, eliminating the RODEOHOUSTON Super Shootout from the schedule. • The RODEOHOUSTON purse has increased to $2,178,000. • RODEOHOUSTON will add two new local qualifiers, the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo in Rosenberg, Texas, and the Waller County Fair & Rodeo in Hempstead, Texas, replacing the former qualifier, Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo in Odessa, Texas. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage and provides yearround educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $550 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2023 Rodeo is scheduled for Feb. 28 – March 19. For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com. w

Bonding vs. Socializing vs. Acclimating Bill Costanzo – LGD Research Specialist, TX A&M AgriLife Research

In this months and next month’s articles, I will be discussing some common terms related to raising young LGDs. At a recent event I overheard several producers talking about raising their LGD puppies. They were using the terms bonding, acclimating, and socializing interchangeably. Is there a difference in these terms when they are related to LGDs? Yes! We often hear producers use these terms when discussing how to raise young LGDs but there is a different definition for each term when dealing with LGDs. I thought it was time to try to clear up the meanings of these important terms. Bonding Bonding refers to the process of taking weaned Continued on page 26

LGD Johnny, in a bonding pen at the AgriLife Center

With a growing U.S. and world population to feed, the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences strives to inform young people about higher education and career opportunities in agriculture – opportunities that go beyond traditional areas. To help inspire youth to pursue a higher education dedicated to agriculture and the life sciences, Chris Skaggs, Ph.D., recently spoke at the area officers’ breakfast during the 94th Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth. Skaggs is associate vice chancellor for stakeholder relations and associate dean for student development. The National FFA Organization is a countrywide organization providing students a path to achievement in leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Promoting agricultural education, careers The breakfast, sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, was attended by more than 125 youth. “I was given the opportunity to tell these future leaders about the unique culture and traditions steeped in Texas A&M University and share high-impact experiential learning opportunities including hands-on laboratories, internships, study abroad, cooperative learning and undergraduate research,” Skaggs said. “I was able to share the breadth and diversity of our 15 academic departments, which range from production agriculture to social and life sciences, natural resources and the environment.” Skaggs said supporting Texas youth and promoting fields in agricultural and life sciences is paramount to the College and Texas A&M because young people represent

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Texas A&M connects with youth during Texas FFA Convention

The convention draws about 15,000 youth from the Texas FFA organization. the future of the state and nation. “We want young people to know how important the decisions they make at this juncture of their lives can influence not only their own success but will also have an impact on others,” he said. “This convention brings together 15,000 of the brightest and most passionate youth – we want to do our part to expose them to the wide range of educational and high-impact experiences that are available to them at Texas A&M. It is our mission to develop leaders in agriculture and the life sciences to shape the future.” To learn about the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and related opportunities: aglifesciences.tamu.edu. w August 2022 SouthWest Horse Trader

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Fort Worth Dressage Club The Fort Worth Dressage Club is a club devoted to dressage and dressage activities for its members. We work throughout the year to provide educational opportunities and fun activities for our members. Ashley FWDC holds with Tom monthly meetings at Szechuan Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Our website is www.fortworthdressageclub.com. Please check out our website. We have pictures of members and activities. FWDC had its annual pool party. Pot luck, swimming and being with friends made for a great day. FWDC has some members traveling to Denmark for the World Equestrian Games – top riders in dressage from several nations! We will be there cheering on the American team. FWDC will be hosting our annual Camp for volunteers in August at Noble Champions. Thanks to Charles Scott, owner of Noble Champions, and The Dressage Foundation for helping us with a grant. We will be bringing in renowned dressage judge and clinician Janet Foy. FWDC activities throughout the year include our annual awards banquet to recognize members achievements throughout the year, which also includes a silent auction to benefit our Scholarship fund, USDF/USEF Recognized show, schooling show, low cost clinic, pool party, video night and other dressage related activities. This past year we also hosted a bit fitting clinic and brought in an expert in proper bits for your individual horse. It was very well received and a great educational experience. FWDC sends out group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community. Let me know if you would like a dressage event known to other Donna & Scotty dressage enthusiasts and we will get the word out. Join FWDC and learn more about the wonderful sport of dressage. We welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w 20

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FALL NATRC SEASON OPENS AT STORM RANCH The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) opens the fall season September 10-11 at the Fall Frolic Competitive Trail Ride at Storm Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas. NATRC is returning to this location after a nine-year absence. “The trails are varied and scenic,” said ride manager Fran Muench. “We are offering divisions that are suitable for every equine and every rider from all disciplines. From the one-day Leisure Division competitions to the two-day advanced Open Division, there is an opportunity for all to learn and compete.” The NATRC Region Four (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana) Board of Directors also reminds competitors that annual awards require three completed events to be eligible. There are five events on the fall calendar, including the Fall Frolic. The Wayfarer Out West will be held September 24-25 in Leakey, Texas at the HW Lewis Ranch. This is a new location for competitive trail events and promises to be a challenging and rewarding ride. There are also two more Texas competitions in October, and the season concludes in November in Oklahoma. More information and instructions to register is available on www.natrc.org. w

BEST FIRST RIDING SPORT? Originally published July 18, 2022 by Tamarack Hill Farm on Facebook

OK, I’ll play--The ONE riding sport that is all about horsemanship and proper conditioning, and being aware of the welfare of your horse that emphasizes good management, good feeding, good everything pertaining to having a healthy, fit, “blooming” horse is Competitive Trail Riding. NOT endurance, NOT eventing, NOT dressage, not the various jumping sports. These can come later if someone so chooses. Why Competitive Trail? Because it is a judged distance riding (or driving) competition based upon the opinion of experts as to which horse finishes the ride in the BEST OVERALL CONDITION. ALL the emphasis is on doing right by your horse. What other horse sport has that as its prime objective? None that I can think of. So to instill in a rider or driver the basic attitude of “always my underlying goal is the best interests of my horse,” start by riding in some Competitive Trail Rides. Most people don’t even know what these are. Their loss. w

MAKE HORSE SAFETY A RULE

By Jean Wilson

Everyone has heard the phrase “Rules are meant to be broken!” and, at one time or another, most of us have broken one or two. But what about the rules associated with horses? If you board or show your horse, those organizations will have a list of rules. At home you might have your own set of rules with the thought of keeping yourself, family, and friends safe around horses. An important one is wearing boots or sturdy shoes to the barn and pasture. Another is not to coil a lead rope around your hand, instead lay it back and forth in a figure 8 across your palm so if a horse spooks suddenly, the lead will let out easily and not wrap around your hand or finger. Also tighten your cinch gradually and check it again after a short warm up. Continued on page 23

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CONSIDERATIONS FOR CAMPING WITH CANINES Summer presents a wonderful opportunity to spend time in the great outdoors with your pet. From long hikes to relaxing nights sitting around a campfire, there are many fun camping activities dogs enjoy being a part of. D’Lisa Hidalgo, a veterinary technician at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, has several tips for owners who want to bring their furry friends camping. “Much like providing for your own basic needs, you’re going to have to think about providing for your dog’s basic needs while on a camping trip,” she said. This includes packing everything—from food and water to bedding and toys—that a dog might need while away from home. “You want to be sure to bring your dog’s food in an air- and watertight container,” Hidalgo said. “Make sure that you have enough for the number of days that you’re going, plus a little bit extra, just in case. If your car breaks down on the way home and you have to stay in a hotel, it’s pretty easy to run to the store and get food for yourself, but you want to make sure that you have enough food for your pet, too.” If a dog is taking any medications on a regular basis, those need to be packed as well. Special preparations may need to be made for medicines like insulin that have to stay refrigerated. Many state and national parks require dogs to be kept leashed and some even have a leash length requirement. Another tool for keeping pets contained at the campsite is a wire kennel with soft bedding. “A lot of dogs are really comfortable in these kennels because they can see, hear, and smell everything going on around them,” Hidalgo said. “Plus, if your pet gets spooked by thunder or strange sounds in the middle of the night and tries to bolt, a kennel will keep them safe.” Hidalgo also recommends packing a canine first aid kit containing bandages, styptic powder or corn starch to stop bleeding, Benadryl for bug bites, eye wash, and a spare slip lead. Continued on page 26

Howdy! We’ve spent the last few months collecting questions from readers and this month we want to answer some. Thanks for the questions and keep writing us! Here we go. > My horse is currently on prednisolone and vitamin e to maintain neurostabilzation along with bute and gastrogard for a suspensory issue. Is CBD contraindicated with any of these medicines? Michelle Cannabinoid products can be contraindicative with certain medicines but have shown to be safe to use with bute, prednisolone and gastrogard. Check dosing recommendations on packaging before administering the cannabinoid. > My mare is currently 9 months pregnant and having challenges maintaining weight. Can I use a CBD feed product during pregnancy? Susan Current data and experiences show that pregnant mares can use Cannabinoid products that contain less than .3% THC without negative effects on the foal. Additionally, post foaling the cannabinoid products may be continued during the suckling and weening of the new foal providing natural nourishment to both the mare and the foal. > I see several different types of products; tinctures, treats, pellets, etc. If I just have the tincture can that be used daily or only during the time I am riding? Sarah Many people use tinctures on an as needed basis during competitive events, but tinctures are excellent and often more effective if used daily. When

using daily the endocannabinoid system is stronger and more effective resulting in better total wellness. Many times, after using a tincture daily for a 3-4 week period dosing can be decreased to a maintenance level. Check packaging or contact your manufacturer for dosing and maintenance information. > Do CBD products help with bleeders? Mary This is a very common question, and the current answer is, we don’t know yet. There are some indications that certain cannabinoids may assist, and further research is required. As soon as we know more, we will let everyone know. > Do CBD products stop ulcers? Anna This is another very common question and the initial information suggests that certain cannabinoids assist in gastrointestinal health and are an excellent natural alternative. More data is needed, and we will provide updates as soon as possible. Thanks for these questions! We will address more in future columns, and you can always contact us directly at info@tomlusa.com. Please visit www.tomlusa.com for more information and to learn more about The PTSD Foundation of America. w

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Trail News - Cont from page 20 Everyone’s rules are a little different depending on the type of riding they do and the age and experience of the horse and the rider. The list of rules goes on, but will it keep you safe? Perhaps the most important rule of all is to “be in the moment and completely present” with your horse. Your attention and focus should be on your horse, alert for possible triggers, and aware of your horse’s training and personality. Even with a seasoned well-trained horse, the potential for a problem is always there because of their size and speed. We tend to chastise the younger generation for “always being on their phone” but it is true for most everyone these days and a phone can be a useful tracking device for training, mileage, or taking photos. Many also enjoy riding and socializing with friends, which is good for both horse and rider. At other times we might be preoccupied with problems at work or home. But technology, friends, and problems should not cause us to be careless or distract us from connecting with our horse. So have fun this summer but do not forget to keep your focus and attention on your horse. You will have a better, and safer ride. The motto for Texas Trail Challenge Club is to promote safety and education while building a better bond with your horse. Registration is open now for five fall rides. Check it out at texastrailchallengeclub.com. w

National Ranching Heritage Center To Host Western Art Workshop Sept. 26 - 28 Cowboy Artists of AmeriStudents in ca artists Jason Scull and Branthe sculpture don Bailey will hold a threesection will create their own day western art workshop on sculptures with September 26 through 28 from guidance from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the NationCowboy Artists al Ranching Heritage Center of America (NRHC) at Texas Tech Univerartist, Jason Scull. sity in Lubbock. Experienced and aspiring artists alike will have the opportunity to learn through a hands-on artist-guided project focusing on horse and figure. The workshop will consist of two sections: sculpture and oil painting. Each section will be limited to 10 students. “We are honored to be partnering with Jason Scull and Brandon Bailey,” said Julie Hodges, NRHC Helen DeVitt Jones Endowed Director of Education. “Both are nationally renowned in their craft and provide a different tier of art education that is a valuable investment to anyone who partakes in this workshop.” Investment for the three-day workshop is $450 for Ranching Heritage Association Members and $500 for non-members and the public. Lunch will be provided daily, and participants will be responsible for some materials. To register online, visit www.ranchingheritage.org. For more information or questions, please contact Julie Hodges at Julie.hodges@ttu.edu or call (806) 742-0498. w

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Trip Fortenberry won the Cindy Furr and Magnums Pipe Judy Walker, Hays Co 4-H (rt) Acadian CHA President Chris Dream won the Amateur Ranch presents Leah Tate the $1K Thibodaux presented Randall Green Never Won A Buckle Class on Jack and Jewel Riding for the TQHA Saddle Series Bruce Mayes Mem Scholarship with the Never-Won-A-Buckle prize

Bits & Spurs - Cont from page 12 9 at the DeBaca Co Fairgrounds, Fort Sumner, NM. It was a great day! HPs included Ed Armstrong (Nov/Dona Ana Co.), John Turner (Jr/ Curry Co), and Savannah Bricker (Sr/Roosevelt Co). South LA Team Sorting Assoc’s July 16 show in Port Allen resulted in winning teams being 3-Man-2-Gate (Bill Mayfield/Charlie Richardson/Chad Campbell), #10-Ranch (Charlie Richardson/Chad Williams), #9-NoLope (Laura Moore/Theresa Guidry), YouthRanch (Brianna Clack/Cooper Crawford), and #6-Ranch (Josh Mouton/Tate Louvier). Next show is August 20. Dressage in the Hill Country hosted two days of events, July 16 and 17, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Overall show series champs were Addison Bobel (Jr/SM Redemption), Carrie Lamoreaux (Sr/Blitza Special Asset), and Erin Bell (Open/Nikita BRB). www. dsrpridingseries.com. Arkansas QHA’s Stirrup A Little Fun Level 1/All Breed clinic and show, scheduled for Saturday, August 20, at Saline Co Fairgrounds, Benton, AR, will include something extra, A Horse Tack and Clothing Sale. It will open at 9 am and run until the end of the show. www.arkansasquarterhorse.com. Texas Department of Criminal Justice rescheduled its annual horse sale to September 3, at Brazos Co Expo, Bryan. 75 horses will be offered, and preview will be available the day before, from 5 to 7 pm. Call Superior Productions, 800.432.4452 to register. A catalog will 24

be available at www.superiorlivestock.com. The annual Mike White Invitational Pasture Roping scheduled for September 30-October 1 has been cancelled for 2022. The property at DeKalb Industrial Park has been sold, and there’s not time to get another venue and produce a professional and safe event. Producers stated, “We look forward to what the future will bring!” Braggin' Rights! Alexander Lee Fuentes was born in Houston, June 15, to Courtney Jetelina and Stephen Fuentes. He’s described as “perfect in every way!” Katie Buckley, Anna, recently received a $2,500 scholarship from the Reining Horse Foundation. She will attend Texas A&M Commerce as a member of the Stock Horse and Horse Judging teams. Cutter McLaughlin, Amarillo, signed June 22 to ride for West Texas A&M University in the coming school year! Larry Russell, Dallas, and Scenic From Here earned 2 world titles June 24 at the 2022 Pinto World Show in Tulsa! They took the top prize in both Elite WP and Novice Amateur WP! Alex Loftin, Chester, AR, and Smokin Smart Ammo won the Rookie L1 and L2 HP June 25 at the 6666 NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City. Tommy Buckley, Salado, was inducted into the Bell Co Cowboy/Cowgirl Hall of Fame on June 25, his 79th birthday! Lauren and

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Rocky Edwards nominated him, and members of his proud family joined in the celebration. Buckley has always been committed to preserving and celebrating our western heritage, and he is a member of AQHA and NCHA. He has treasured the involvement of Dr. Brad Buckley, his son, and Bo Buckley, his grandson, in their cutting horse operation in Salado. He has always sacrificed so they had opportunities as well as good horses. Trip Fortenberry, Matador, won the Never Won A Buckle Class June 25 at Panhandle CHA’s event in Lubbock. Riding Coby and Joli Summers’s Jack and Jill, Trip marked 71 to top the field of 8 and win the prize. Jessie Weisinger is back in Texas, working as assistant horsemanship coach at Baylor University in Waco. Most recently Weisinger was head equestrian coach at U.C. Davis University and before that, an assistant coach at Texas A&M University. Bobbie Skelton Walton, Bluff Dale, was recently honored by the APHA as the Don Manuello Ring Steward of the Year. Shane and Stacey Brown, of Shane Brown Performance Horses, Elbert, CO, were recently offered by Tom and Mandy McCutcheon the opportunity, to manage the McCutcheons’ breeding program in Aubrey. After considering, praying, and investigating, the Browns accepted the offer. Lucinda David, 13, Joaquin, competed at Colorado Reined Cow Horse show, The Firecracker, held in Douglas, WY, June 28-July 2. She and Rubys Reypeat were the show’s Boxing Spectacular champions, and she and Seven Continued on page 28

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LGD - Cont from page 19 puppies and placing them in a pen with livestock for several weeks to a few months to form an attachment to livestock that the dogs will guard as adults. The purpose of bonding is to create a strong connection to a certain specie or species of livestock. This must be done while the puppy’s brain is still developing and forming attachments. It is important to bond your puppy with livestock as soon as possible, as the puppy’s brain development in that area drastically slows by about 4 months of age. Bonding after that age may cause weaker attachments to form. This may lead to dogs roaming away from their charges as adults. Bonding pens should be escape proof and contain a safe space for your puppy should it be bullied by livestock. Our feeding stations double as a safe space for our puppies in the bonding pens. The bonding pens at the AgriLife Center are placed out in the pastures away from personnel and vehicles. They are 1 are in size and built with net wire and barbed wire. Some pens also have hot wire for a research project. Socializing Socializing your puppy is an important process to perform during the bonding period. Socializing refers to teaching your puppy not to fear contact from humans. This is an important step in the bonding process as an adult LGD that cannot be caught can be a liability to producers. To socialize your LGD puppy, spend approximately 5 minutes, three times a week, petting, Photo courtesy TX A&M AgriLife, Costanzo 2021

One of the less pleasant aspects of a camping trip is bugs, which can also be a bother for pets. Ticks, especially, can transmit diseases like Lyme disease if a pet is not appropriately protected. “If your pet’s regular heartworm and flea prevention does not include tick prevention, you might want to consider adding it on,” Hidalgo said. “One of the quickest and easiest things to add would be an over-thecounter flea and tick collar.” Before camping, owners should also make sure their pet is vaccinated against rabies and leptospirosis, two diseases that can be spread by wild animals. Finally, knowing the signs of heatstroke or hypothermia, depending on the season, can help owners make sure their pet gets treatment as soon as possible if these conditions arise. No matter how prepared an owner is, accidents and emergencies can still happen, so Hidalgo recommends locating in advance the animal emergency hospital closest to the campsite. Whether camping is a one-time experience or a regular outing, a small amount of time devoted to packing and preparing will ensure that you and your dog can spend your camping trip enjoying quality time outdoors. w

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brushing, and gently rolling the puppy over on its back. Check the puppy’s ears, teeth, and paws during this time. You should also expose young dogs to leash training and riding in a vehicle or trailer. Some producers may also want to crate train their LGD during this time in case an overnight vet visit is required in the future. Gradually start out with a couple minutes for each item and then increase the time as the puppy ages each week. This should give the puppy enough interaction to remain socialized as an adult dog. Acclimating Acclimating on the other hand refers to the process of bringing in other animals such as herding dogs, horses, cattle, etc. for the puppy to become accustomed to seeing and working around. This is important to do while you are bonding your puppies to livestock so that the puppy learns that these other animals are not a danger to them or their charges. Acclimating your puppy can be done easily while your puppies are in the bonding pens. Simply bring the other animals into the bonding pen or your puppy out to visit the other animals so that it learns not to fear them. You should acclimate your pup to theses other animals and any other ranch personnel that may interact with them regularly during the bonding process. We look forward to sharing our research with the ranching community over the next several years as the LGD bonding project continues at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center in San Angelo. Weekly progress of the puppies and the project can be viewed on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @TAMUlivestockguarddog. Don’t forget to sign up for our blog The Guardian Way sanangelo.tamu.edu/research/lgd/ and check out our YouTube channel also. For questions regarding LGDs you can email me at bill.costanzo@ag.tamu.edu or call 325-657-7311. Look for my next article on Livestock Guardian Dogs in next month’s edition of the Southwest Horse Trader magazine. w

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S Johnny Reb took reserve in the Boxing Derby. Marcia Kesner, Pflugerville, worked her last day at the TQHA office on June 30, because she and her husband, John, are moving to Florida. She took care of membership matters and was TQHA’s longest-tenured employee. She managed things smoothly and well. She will be greatly missed! Dr. Beau Whitaker, of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, Salado, was honored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners as the June recipient of their Good Works program, celebrating the incredible volunteer work he does with Horse Empowered Learning Programs (HELP), improving the lives of those with physical and mental disabilities using the healing powers of the horse. Monica Hicks Mathison, Tioga, and Girlz On Fire won Levels 1-4 of the NRHA Reining Challenge July 1 at the APHA World Show in Fort Worth, adding $12,900 to their lifetime earnings. Trevor, Tom, and Tim Field won the #10 Shootout July 1 at the USTPA event at the Jared Lesh Arena in Whitesboro. Mark Mills, Brookshire, finished one of his youth ranch hand camps July 2. The NCHA Open Rider Hall of Famer maintains a busy show schedule, so he has changed his camps hosting them Mondays through Wednesdays and limiting to five youth to a camp. Upcoming camps are Christmas holidays or winter breaks. fmi, 281.684.4493. Randall Greene, Milton, LA, won the Never-Won-A-Buckle class on Curious Betty at Acadian CHA’s July 2 show in West Monroe, LA. Lily Corbin, Edmond, OK, was Youth All-Around champion at the Athens Jubilee show July 6-10, and also earned circuit championships in 7 classes, all on Hes Not Justa Rumor. Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, NM, won the Max Eisenberg Sportsmanship Award July 10 at the PHBA World Championship Show in Tulsa.

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Brazos Kirkwood, Odessa, debuted in AQHA show competition July 13 at Pumpjack Circuit in Abilene. He and Old Gold And Sexy earned the title Small Fry Showmanship circuit champion! Abbi Brock recently finished her surgery residency at TAMU and is returning to Lamesa, to practice at Brock Veterinary Clinic! After 12 years in college, 3 college degrees, and becoming a specialist in horse surgery, you can bet she’s quite welcome! Layten Graham, Henrietta, and her 5 year old, Mr. T, won the Wrangler division of the Texas Ranch Roundup Ranch Horse Competition July 16 in Wichita Falls. Kassie Mowry, Stephenville, won big at the Calgary Stampede July 17. Mounted on Michael Boone’s Famous Ladies Man, her 16.977 time in the showdown set a new arena record and earned her a $50K check! Losses Clayton Harold Andrews, 16, Clarendon, lost his life June 19 in a tragic accident. He was well known for his horsemanship skills and was recently THSRA Reserve State Champion in Reined Cow Horse. He leaves a grieving family plus many sorrowful friends. Jerry Shoemake, 79, Morris, OK, died July 3. He had served on Oklahoma QHA’s board of directors and was a member of Oklahoma Amateur QHA and AQHA. Troy Hood, 76, Belton, died July 14. He had ACHA and NCHA earnings, having bred, raised, and showed cutting horses. He had been inducted to the Bell Co Cowboy Ring of Honor. Mary Ruth Ragland, 82, Waller, died July 15. She had been an ACHA member. w

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