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Equine Product & Service Vendors Speakers That Are Educational And Entertaining Hay Quality and Toxic Plants

FREE Face Painting!

by Donna Foulk, Penn State Cooperative Extension

Manure Management Act 38

by Bill McFadden, Agricultural Resource Conservationist with the Lehigh County Conservation District

Classic Equine Portraiture and Contemporary Equine Photography

Special Exhibit

Equestrian Artwork

By Wilson Black

by Wilson Black

Understanding Mind/Body Connection With Your Horse

by Cheyenne

More Speakers To Be Added...

Area equestrians agree...

Eastern PA/Western NJ is prime horse country... a great place for an expo!

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After browsing the vendors at the Horse Expo, why not stop by the Delaware Valley College Indoor Arena and audit a clinic with Cindy Syndor sponsored by LV Dressage Association?

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Cindy Syndor was long-listed for the 1976 US Olympic Team and stayed on the USET long list for several years afterward. She is an “R” dressage judge and is an outstanding examiner for the US Dressage Federation Instructor Certification Program.

For more information on the clinic auditor or participant fees, see www.LVDA.org or contact Patti Thompson at 610-346-9564

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February 7 & 8, 2009 Horse Expo At Ag Hall, Allentown, PA With Live Horse Demos

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7 Last Chance Ranch

Bucks County Facility Expands

10 Equine Social Event Mixer For Equestrians

11 Trailer Safety 13 Equestrians Perform At Optimum Level Get In Tip-Top Physical, Mental tal & Emotional Emo Shape, And Sharpen Your Focus!

16 Mounted Neighborhood Watch

Bucks County Woman Ser Serves ves Her Community

18 Mounted Orienteering More Than Map Reading

19 Equine Photography Take Better Photos

22 Buying Your Next Horse What To Look For, Advice From A Pro

27 Equestrian Real Estate Find Your Dream Farm!

28 Classifieds • Organizations • Barn Guide 29 Bucks County Horse Park Events 30 International Driving Competition Laurels at Landhope

31 Tinicum Park Polo Club Events

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ATTENTION SERIOUS RIDERS: ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

UPPER LEVEL TRAINING For Horse and Rider

With Former Olympian and Nation’s Cup Competitor, Sam T. Campbell Buying, Selling or Training, For A Consultation Contact

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From Our Readers Dear Bucks County Equestrian.

It was with great pleasure that I read your informative piece about Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis in your Spring 2008 issue. I was transported to one a�ernoon in 1985, while making my noon check on the horses in the barn, the phone rang. At the other end was a so�, lilting, cadenced voice telling me she understood that I had a “perfectly lovely” bay horse for sale, and that she would love to see it. She introduced herself, yet at the same time, I remember wondering if someone was playing a practical joke on me!

Mrs. Onassis invited me to bring my horse to the Essex Hunt Club for a hack, and to then join her back at her home for lunch! What a day of fun we had, as if we’d been dear friends for years!

As graceful and as cultured as she was, I also found her to be authentic and kind. I still have the piece of paper where she scrolled in long whispy strokes “JKO” and her private phone number.

As a professional horse woman, it was a delight to work with Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis, and I offer many thanks for your tribute to this fine woman.

Warmly, Kim Picke� www.kpicke�.com

Thanks for sharing that, Kim! We’d love to hear from YOU! Please send your comments to us at info@BucksCountyEquestrian.com with BCE Comments in the subject line.

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Last Chance Ranch

Expands

Well time sure flies when you’re busy and here at Last Chance Ranch we’ve had a very busy winter!

We have seen a lot of changes, improvements, additions, and adoptions. We’re trying to keep up with all of the wonderful things happening here at the ranch. We have seen many horses, dogs, cats, goats, chickens, and other animals find new homes with happy and excited new parents. We’ve taken on injured and dejected animals and watched them blossom with renewed health and happiness.

will make the design of a new facility a valuable resource and educational hub for the community. Programs with day camps, work-studies, internships, and youth services will be able to grow to accommodate the growth of the surrounding community’s youths and adults with or without disabilities.

In addition to the public recreational and educational resources and rescue and disaster relief facility that LCR would provide, LCR would also be pre serving open space, wild life rehabilitation and sanctuary.

One of the major changes We are very busy working on expanding our facility to has been the installation of fencing and sheds to the better serve the needs of the animals we help, and new property across the ���������������������������������������������� the community. street. Several horses have ������������������������������������ been moved over and work The advantages of having an expanded facility has begun on replacing the fencing around the empty pastures. is to accommodate the growing need for the rescuing and rehabilitating of the most desperate animals, educating and training the horse Last Chance Ranch Equine Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of all equines owners, along with finding homes for unwanted equines, and providing a safe haven for all types while promoting and educating the humane of companion animals in need in a disaster/ and responsible treatment of horses, ponies, emergency situation. donkeys, and mules (equines) and companion animals. Last Chance Ranch, Inc (LCR) provides a safe and secure refuge for slaughter bound, The variety of needs for rescued equines, race horses and show horses, wild mustangs, along abused, unwanted or neglected equines, along with small companion animals (dogs and cats) with Humane seized or cruelty case situations by

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our Humane Police Officers. LCR rehabilitates physical and psychological issues of all equines and places them into new homes where they receive the treatment and care they deserve.

Our follow up program insures of their continual well being.

Last Chance Ranch provides educational information through placement support and the LCR Natural Horsemanship Program regarding guidelines for responsible equine ownership.

LCR educates the public about the terrible hardships equines experience every day, even in their own backyards. LCR helps prevent future abuse and neglect through the Humane Police Officer education program, instruction, educa�������������������������������������������������� tional seminars, clinics and training. ��������������������������������������� Join us at Last Chance Ranch on the first Saturday of every month at 10am for a tour/orientation. We would love to have you as a volunteer and are always in need of equine experienced people to help with turn out, feeding, grooming, training, and lessons.

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The new facility at LCR will include, but not be limited to, the following state of the art features: • 4 – 5 acre pastures with run-in sheds • 20 Stall boarding/recovery and training barn with Indoor Arena, Library / resource Community Center/Conference Room • Offices • Staff/Volunteer Facility Robert is a handsome, including Hot and cold chestnut gelding at LCR. running water and lavatory with holding tank • Manure management/ composting area • Indoor/Outdoor Kennel /Small animal housing with surgical suite/ reatment room • Senior Gazebo and Garden with Rainbow Bridge For sitting and observation of activities Nature/Walking Trails/ Wildlife preservation

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LCR has rescued over 400 equines from uncertainty.

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TRAILER SAFETY TIPS

From Horse Safety Specialist, Michelle Staples

Show season is here, and with it comes good weather. We’re all anxious to be playing with our horses, whether on the trail or competing in shows. Now is the time to make sure your trailer will be ready when you need it.

If you’re like most of us, your trailer has been sitting idle over the winter. Harsh weather takes its toll on mechanical equipment, so it is wise to go over your trailer with a “fine-toothed comb” before hitting the roads. Writing down a plan and sticking to it is the safest way to make sure all problems are fixed; all areas of concern addressed.

• Are tires the right size for the load?

• Rotate the tires (including balancing and properly inflating them.

• Clean and repack wheel bearings and replace seals.

• Are the wheel lugs tight? Are they all there?

FLOOR AND BODY • Check for floor for soft spots, rotting, splintering. This includes the ramp if you have one.

Start by taking some pictures of the trailer from • Replace damaged floor boards and treat floor the front, sides and back. Print them up on with a preservative. plain paper s o you can write over them. List • If you are using mats, do they fit snugly? Are the main areas you need to check on the back they worn and need replacing? of one sheet, and then start a visual check of • Check metal for rust. the trailer. These areas are: tires and wheels, floor and body, brakes, hitch, wiring, suspension, • Check fiberglass for damage.

• Check the registration to be sure it’s up-tosafety equipment including first aid kit. date. Make sure the license plate is positioned so there are no sharp edges exposed.

CHECKLIST • Check and oil all hinges, dividers, doors, locks, and windows.

TIRES AND WHEELS • Check all gaskets and molding to ensure good • Are tires in good condition? Look for bulges, fit of windows. ������� slices, bare spots, worn tread.

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BRAKES AND HITCH • Clean and oil the jack stand.

• Grease the ball and the coupler.

• Inspect and service the brake drums and wheels.

• Check fluid levels and lines to hydraulic brakes.

• Do a loaded and unloaded drive test to check for even stopping.

• Inspect emergency trailer brake battery.

• Check levelness of hitched trailer.

WIRING AND SUSPENSION • Do all the lights work?

• Is the wiring intact, clean and secured?

• Grease the springs, shackles if appropriate.

• Check shock absorbers and bushings.

• Tighten up the axle bolts.

By spending the time to prepare for the road, you help to ensure the safety of your precious cargo, yourself and your fellow travelers. Happy trails!

Written by Michelle Staples Author of Save Your Horse! A Horse Owner’s Guide to Large Animal Rescue and the “Teach It Yourself Class” Horse Awareness and Safety.

You can contact her through the Large Animal Rescue website, www.saveyourhorse.com or info@redjeansink.com. Type “Contact author” in subject line.

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• Is your truck and trailer safety kit complete?

• Do you have extra halters and lead ropes?

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Equestrians Perform At Optimum Level The Mind-Body Energy Connection By: Gina F. Rubel Based in Springtown, Pa., Cheyenne is an established and respected holistic practitioner who is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve optimal well-being. Cheyenne is a popular teacher, speaker and healer for the past 20 years, both locally and abroad. She works with the horse and rider to bring the benefits of focus, clarity and energy alignment so that every ride is safer, and more enjoyable.

Perform at Your Optimum Level Many riders make the choice to work with Cheyenne. They find it helps with all aspects of their life bringing clarity, focus and movement in a positive direction. The mind-body connection is extremely important as it pertains to riding.

This connection helps to create an awareness of what is happening with the rider’s energy, their thought process as well as the horse’s energy and their surroundings.

•Have a solid foundation and understanding of the energy field, your own as well as your horse.

•Eat a well balance diet and provide your horse with a balanced diet.

•Maintain good and consistent sleep patterns whenever possible.

•Take the time to get present, be in the moment.

This can be done whenever you feel the need to step back and regroup from the every day stressors of life.

Safety is of the utmost importance in all sports and equine is no exception. The horse will feel the difference in the rider who has a sound mind-body connection. Their presence creates a level of trust. The final out come, both horse and rider performs at optimum level safely with more joy and less injuries.

Here are some tools that support being in the moment: •Listen to relaxation CDs •Engage in movement exercises •Meditate.

•Practice Qi Gong, Polarity Exercise and/or Yoga.

•Engage in energy medicine.

•Maintain a healthy spine with a chiropractor.

•Get regular massages.

“A Horse’s energy can be affected when they are changing stables, being trained or when transitioned from one barn to another.” Cheyenne explains. When a rider understands their own energy body as well as their horse’s energy body it can make a significant difference in over all performance.

The following are a few steps a rider can take which will support performing at an optimum level.

Any mix of these tools can provide both the horse and the rider with additional support needed from time to time for over all well–being. This will create balance and maintain a healthy body – mind – spirit connection.

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athlete, continued training at all levels, is neces- Horse Park in Revere, Pa., when I was the presisary to perform at one’s optimum level.” dent. We did weekly sessions on the Yoga pad, which she and her husband cleared and leveled for members to take classes weekly or Enhance Your Focus and Inner Strength anytime they wanted to come and stretch or Enhancing one’s inner strength and a core sense of oneness with their horse should be the do yoga and polarity movements. The classes outcome when working with the mind – body focused on areas of strength for riders, relaxconnection. “For some it may be getting back ation techniques, and focusing. We were thrilled in the saddle again after a trauma while working and really appreciated her efforts.” As far as Dr. with or riding horses. The work we do should Orlando is concerned, “Cheyenne is a gifted and be integrated into everyday life. One thing is for talented individual who is extremely effective sure: the rider must have a love for the horse with humans and horses.” and a passion for the sport as well as an understanding of the mind-body energy connection to “I get it intuitively when something is off or out be fully successful.” of balance. Sometimes it is a belief system, the way the rider is thinking about the horse, event, Deepen Your Seat and ride. Other times it is an energy imbalance In order to deepen your seat, it is important for with either the rider or the horse. I sense it in riders to strengthen themselves at a core level, different ways. A knowing if you will, some understand the energy connectimes I see it or feel it,” tion of the mind-body-spirit as it Cheyenne explains. “I feel it pertains to both horse and rider, energetically. I work very employ relaxation techniques, much from an intuitive space. and stay focused. In order to It is a gift. The ability to be a do this, it is important to calm conduit for the energy is a gift your mind and focus your that I never take for granted.” breathing.

Be in the Moment According to Dr. Lynn Orlando, Cheyenne often tells her cliwho teaches equine studies at ents that they need to “be in Delaware Valley College, “I have the moment.” She shares known Cheyenne for six years simple way to do this. and was a student in her wellness and movement class comTake a moment to be still. bining yoga and polarity movements at the Adult Stand with feet, shoulder width apart, and feel Evening Classes at the Palisades Middle School.” your feet on the ground. Do a few shoulder Dr. Orlando also invited Cheyenne to her home, rolls, (roll your shoulders from front to back and Windfield Farms, to work with her horse, Power then back to front in circular motion) inhaling Play. and exhaling. Then, do some shoulder shrugs by bringing the shoulders up towards your ears “I began to respect her abilities and sensitivity tighten all the muscles on the inhale and with and saw a great deal of change in my breatheach exhale drop the shoulders while relaxing ing and focus as I worked with her,” Dr. Orlando and letting go. While doing this, let the sound says. “I invited her to Delaware Valley College “ha” come from the belly and out of your mouth as a guest speaker. She spoke on the value of as you drop the shoulders. Then repeat this a good seat, being present as well as demonprocess three times. strated polarity exercises and the effects for horse and rider.”

Next, feel yourself becoming present in the moment. Feel your feet on the ground. Close your Dr. Orlando explained that “Polarity Exercise” is eyes and let all the sounds around you take you a set of movements developed by Dr. Randolph inside for just a moment. Repeat in your mind “I Stone, founder of Polarity Therapy, to work with am breathing in, therefore I am breathing out,” the energy flow of the body. on each inhale and exhale repeat the phrase three times. This will help your mind focus on “I also hosted Cheyenne at the Bucks County �����������������������

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Riding is fun and serves a purpose for this Bucks County family, as they get their exercise and serve their community.

South East Pennsylvania Search and Rescue member Claudia LaChance and her daughter, Aline, are a mounted unit for the community’s Neighborhood Watch Program.

Living in the middle of suburban Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, there aren’t a lot of easy places to ride without cutting through neighborhoods.

LaChance, who holds a degree in criminal justice and worked her way through college as a security guard, enjoys meeting neighbors and putting her experience in security to use. “I got the idea because I had wanted as a teen to be a mounted cop, but I never wanted to work in a large city and they tended to be the only ones with mounted units. I have no idea if Trenton had one in the 70-’s but Trenton NOW has a mounted unit. I grew up in Burlington County so I would have loved that choice.”

LaChance explains, “I ride through the neighborhoods all the time and I thought, hey why couldn’t I do this with a purpose?” She did meet some residents who were NOT pleased to see horses, however... those dirty, smelly, poop making machines! That sort of response spurred her to get in touch with the police. She contacted the local police department to seek permission to ride with their Neighborhood Watch program.

“The response was not an immediate yes,” she said.

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A Different Kind Of Neighborhood Watch

In fact, LaChance had to convince them over the course of a year to allow it.

Her dedication paid off, and finally this past summer, LaChance and her 15-yearold daughter made numerous trips through neighborhoods at various times of the day and evening riding for the program. “The response has been warm and welcoming,” she said.

Only three mounted neighborhood watch units exist in the entire United States!

Through research on the internet, they have found only three mounted neighborhood watch units in the country so far. “At least two are very well managed and huge,” LaChance said.

The whole LaChance family rides: mom, dad and three children, so they always have someone to ride with. They enjoy going out at night when there are fewer cars and people. La Chance says “My horses are barefoot so unless

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we are gaiting along, we’re pretty quiet.”

Another advantage to doing a mounted watch is the chance to be ambassadors to having horses in the township.

They attend block parties and gave pony rides. “We have horses that love attention and think nothing of being surrounded by bikes, skateboards, kids in strollers. Moms particularly love us as the kids get to touch a “real” horse up close.”

They were also invited to ride in the Lower Makefield Twp. Veterans Day parade and received official recognition as the Mounted Unit.

LaChance is a strong believer in giving back to her community and with the SEPSAR group and now the mounted unit for Neighborhood Watch, she feels she is doing her share.

“I also ride with SEPASAR. I have a mini horse I use in therapy programs in nursing homes, schools and even Rider University in NJ. Any way I can give back to my community via horses makes me happy.” Spoken like a true equestrian.

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CAN YOUR HORSE READ A MAP?

Are you looking to try something different with your horse these days?

Something that can be enjoyed by different levels of horsemanship at the same time, something the whole family can do together on horseback? Well then how about COMPETITIVE MOUNTED ORIENTEERING? Otherwise known as CMO, this is the “The Thinking Horse Sport” A rider can do this sport on his own but, there is a lot more fun when you have a team. You can go as fast or as slow as you would like. There are no jumps involved unless there is something inviting out in the woods. All you need is your horse and a compass, and a map (the map is supplied by the ride manager).

The object is to find the hidden objective station. There could be 5(short course) or 10(long course). You are given clues and a map to follow to get you to the areas where the objective stations will be hidden. A clue could read “a pine tree with a blue marker…or a post with an orange sign…etc. When you find the clues that is when the compass comes into use. The competitor takes a compass bearing from the clue and sights a line into the surrounding area.

Left: The much coveted black 4th place ribbon! (after blue of course!)

When the three clues intersect that is where the objective station is. You note it on your map and then you are off to the next station.

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Background issues – We rarely have the opportunity to photograph our horses in a perfect environment where every element in the image supports and compliments our subject. We can minimize background issues by adjusting the aperture (aka “f-stop”) on our cameras to a lower number. Setting your camera at f5.6

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instead of f16 will help blur the background and direct the viewer’s eye towards your horse.

Caution is needed when using lower aperture numbers however, especially if you are very close to your subject, as the depth of field (the area in focus) is limited and part of your horse may be blurry.

ambient light is less than ideal. The accompanying photo of the young woman and her horse was achieved using ambient light and a small “fill” flash set to 1 f-stop under the normal exposure. This ambient/flash combination helped fill in some shadows and bring more life to the horse’s coat. Please note I was not introduced to this horse prior to the session. We made everyone comfortable with the flash by locating it about 12 feet away and firing it manually a number of times while setting up. The horse was never startled by the flash.

Moving targets – capturing equine action photos is especially challenging.

Generally speaking, selecting a shutter speed that is equal to or faster than your lens’ focal length (100mm lens= 1/125th shutter speed) is a good Those ears! – After my place to start. Doing so minifirst equine portrait session in mizes the potential for blurred 2001, I learned a whole new images because of camera movement appreciation for photographing and will “stop the action” for slower people. Those ears, which seem to be in moving subjects. Experimenting with fastbusiness for themselves, can be quite er (or slower) shutter speeds will help you crechallenging. It takes patience, but getting ate a dynamic aspect, adding more visual impact those ears to come forward and alert is possible. to your photograph.

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The first thing you should do is sit down at home and write a list of what you are looking for in a horse.

Set specific goals and traits down on paper so you don’t get caught up in the moment when you are looking at a horse and buy on impulse. Ask yourself what you will do with the horse. Will you be trail riding, riding Western pleasure, doing ranch work, barrel racing, or doing endurance riding? Are you a beginning rider or someone with experience? Write down everything that you determine and take your list with you when you go to look at prospective horses.

Once you have determined what you are looking for, you need to decide where to look. In my opinion, the best place to start is locally where you can go visit the horse, work with him, and decide if you like him without time pressure. Check the seller’s reputation, and only deal with people who are respected and trusted. You can either go to your local breeders, or you can check the classifieds in the paper. Only call on the ads that match your desired description. When you talk to people on the

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phone, ask as many questions as you can think not something that needs to make or break the of. Although it may seem awkward, don’t be deal, but keep in mind that should you ever afraid to ask why they are selling the horse. have to sell the horse yourself it will be much If you don’t find anything you like locally, easier to sell a pretty horse than an ugly one. If the internet is a huge marketplace. You can you see a horse that looks abused or neglected, look at thousands of horses from your home! If don’t buy him just because you feel badly. you do find a horse you really think you want, I There are plenty of organizations that are set up highly recommend making the investment to fly specifically to rescue horses. If you feel that you or drive to wherever he is located and see him have found a genuine abuse case, call one before purchasing. of these agencies and let them handle The last place I recommend you it. You won’t do yourself or the horse look, especially if you are new to any favors if you take on something of lameness occurs horse buying, is the sale barns. that you are unable to handle. in the front legs; Since most auctions average 2 minLook at the horse’s confirmautes per sale, you don’t have any tion. What con-firmation you want time to evaluate the horse and think depends on what you will be doing of that is below about your purchase. If you do go to with the horse. The most important the knee. the sale barn, go early and walk around confirmation is that which affects the to look at the horses without such time pressure. horse’s function, specifically his legs. Seventy In all of these situations, always bring a percent of lameness occurs in the front legs, friend, preferably an experienced horse person, and ninety percent of that lameness is below the so you can get a second opinion. knee, so I consider confirmation below the knee Now that you know what you want and on the front legs to be my biggest concern. I where you are going to get it, we’ll move on to highly recommend that you have a vet do a prewhat you will look for when you are actually see- purchase exam on any horse you are seriously ing a horse for the first time. I like to look at a considering buying. However, the following tests horse’s eye appeal. Is it a pretty horse? This is are ones you can run yourself to see if the horse

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is even a prospect. Take a piece of string about 36” long, and tie a nut to the end of it, creating your own plumb bob. Put the end of the string on the point of the front of the horse’s shoulder and lower the nut so it hangs almost to the ground. Now you have a point of reference to see how straight the leg is.

Only looking at the leg below the knee, the string should hang straight down the middle, dividing the leg evenly in half. If the knee is turned out, you may have problems with arthritis. Below the knee, I look for a short, flat cannon bone. A shorter bone is stronger and a flat bone means the horse is less likely to bow a tendon. The pastern should be split evenly, all the way down through the hoof. To find the true center of the hoof, take your finger and run it firmly along the hair line just at the top of the hoof. You should find a soft spot right at the middle. If that spot is drastically to the inside or outside of the string you have an angular deformity. If the spot is to the inside, the horse is pigeon toed. This makes the horse susceptible to arthritis, ringbone, and sidebone. If the soft spot is to the outside of the string, the horse is splay footed. A horse with this condition can still be a good mount but probably will not stand up

up to a horse I am looking at buying. I do this for two reasons. One, I want to see his reaction.

If he pins his ears and gives me a dirty look, that tells me a lot about him right from the start.

Second, I like to check that the horse’s hearing is good. If he does not even twitch an ear at you as you whistle, he night have a hearing problem.

This can be worked around, but is good to know and can be important if you like to use a lot of verbal cues. Move around the horse, and watch if his ears stay friendly or are pinned as you are working. Have the owner ride or walk the horse past other horses. Does he pin his ears at them or try to kick? If you are a trail rider who is out with other horses regularly, you don’t want a horse that is going to try to kick them.

Many of these things will come down to your personal evaluation. There are no perfect horses out there, all have some sort of issue to work through. You need to be aware of all the problems a new horse might have so you can decide if you are willing to work through them or not.

I also like to evaluate how the horse is presented to me by the seller. When I arrive, I want the horse to be loose in a pen. He should be clean and groomed, but not sweaty like he has just been worked hard to tire him out. I like the

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to a lot of hard riding. He will be susceptible to sidebone, ringbone, stretched and bowed tendons, and fractured pastern bones. If you have to settle for one of these conditions, pigeon toed is the better.

For the hind legs, next to the tail find the point of the hip and drop the string from there.

It should run through the center of the hock joint and straight down the hind leg. If the hocks are to the inside of the string the horse is cow hocked. These are usually not a problem unless you are asking the horse to do a lot of work using his hind end, such as reining spins.

If the hocks are outside the string (bow legged) the horse will likely be rough gaited and more likely to be lame. I will tolerate a lot more angular deformity in the hind end than I will in the front end because it is proven that the front end is more likely to cause problems. However, if you are asking your horse the use his hind end a lot because of the type of riding you do, you will want to be more picky about the confirmation of the hind legs. Know what you are looking at, but don’t get too stuck on perfection.

A horse’s disposition is very important to me.

You can check this as you approach the horse for the first time. I always whistle when I walk

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owner to go catch him for me, and groom and saddle him the first time. I want to see how the horse reacts to his handler. Is he easy to catch?

Does he stand well to be groomed and saddled?

How is he to mount? Does he need a warm up on a longe line before the owner will ride him? Once the owner has ridden the horse for you, you should get on and ride if you are still interested. I like to un-tack and groom the horse myself to see how he reacts to me. If the horse you are buying is supposed to be kid safe and very quiet, be a little sloppy when you are taking the saddle off, as your child might be. Drag it off over his hind end a little, or drop the saddle pad on the ground next to him to see what he does.

Ideally if you are buying from someone local, I like to go see the horse 2-3 times over the course of a week before making my final decision.If the seller will not let you do this, it is a red flag.

Presentation is also important of you are buying the horse at a public sale. Get there early and talk to the sellers of the horses you are interested in. Ask them if you can ride the horse for a minute. If they won’t let you, tell them that you want to bid on their horse but you will not bid on a horse you can not ride.

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Only deal with a seller who will look you in the eye and has a professional manner. Make sure the horse you are interested in has a clear, bright eye. A dull or sleepy eye could be an indication of drugging. It is very important that you decide on a price you will pay for a horse before he comes up to auction. Stop at your pre-determined price, even when it means you don’t get the horse. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the moment and pay too much. Follow your gut instinct, and don’t talk yourself in to buying a horse you’re not sure you want. I have never been happy with a horse I had to talk myself in to buying.

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L, TR, TH, S C, CP

no

L,TR C, TL

no

L, C TL

no

L,C TR

yes L, TR

TH, B S, C, TL

BARN GUIDE LISTINGS, only $30/issue or $25/issue for four issues or FREE with any display ad!

Visit our website at www.BucksCountyEquestrian.com to view the issue on-line and you can click on the Barn Guide listings or ads to visit their websites! * Willow Brook Farms also has a warm-up pen, trails and a Parelli-Style Playground. They do not do regular boarding, but board horses for those attending their clinics.

Discipline Codes: E, english; W, western; D, dressage; J, jumping; H, hunters; EV, eventing; DV, driving; NH, Natural Horsemanship Services Codes: L, lessons; TR, training-riders; TH, training- horses; B, breeding; S, shows; C, Clinics; TL, trails; CP, camp Rings: I, indoor; O, outdoor; D, Dressage

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Bucks County Equestrian

Bucks County Horse Park 2008 Calendar of Events

June 22August 10 Sept 13 October 12 -

Eventing

USEA Recognized Horse Trial Schooling Horse Trial USEA Recognized Horse Trial Combined Test/Dressage/ Starter Horse Trial November 8 – Schooling Horse Trials

Other Shows & Events Thursday Morning Hunter / Jumper Show series Every Thurs June 12 thru Aug 28

PJHSA English/Western Show July 27

Jumper Shows

Dressage

October 5 – Fall Jumper Classic

Tuesday Evening Dressage (ESDCTA) Every other Tuesday: June 10, June 24, , July 8, July22, Aug 5, Aug 19, July 6 - USEF/USDF Dressage II Aug 2 - USEF/USDF Dressage III Sept 14- USEF/USDF Dressage IV October 12- Schooling Dressage October 25- USEF/USDF Dressage V

Western Show Series New Divisions!

June 29

Driving

June14 –Poker Drive and Sept 28 –ADS Driving Show

Hunter Paces & Chases

Aug 31, Nov 30 - Hunter paces June 8 - Scavenger Hunt Sept. 21 -Judged Trail Ride Oct 4 - Pink Ribbon Ride Oct 26 - Spookarama

Volunteering is Fun at BCHP!!!!

Promote your Business many sponsorship opportunities

(610) 847-8597 • Fax: (610) 847-5507 email: manager@BucksCountyHorsePark.org Full Details available @ www.buckscountyhorsepark.org Bucks County Equestrian

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Laurels at Landhope CDE Combines International Competition and Family Fun

Display Ad Rates All Ad Prices Include: Printed Ad, Full Color, On-Line Magazine Ad And Web Link Prices per issue for: WxH Full Page: 4.9 x 7.4 $500 Half Page: 4.9 x 3.6 $290 Quarter Page: 2.4 x 3.6 $160 Eighth Page: 2.4 x 1.8 $100 Prices per issue for premium positions: Pages 2-5: (full page) $600 BackCover: (full page) $650 Above rates are for print-ready ad copy. Ads requiring set-up will be billed as follows: 1/8: $15 1/4: $20 1/2: $25 full: $35

No set up fees for minor changes (expiration date, phone, single line, etc)

Front Cover: $1,500

Includes photo on front cover (mgmt must approve) and two page centerfold feature highlight article of your equine business to include photos.

Discounts: Annual contract, 4 issues take 10% OFF Annual Contract, PRE-PAID IN FULL: take 15% OFF Next Issue: Fall 2008, Available 9-1-08, Deadline: 8-5-08 OfďŹ ce: 570-646-9340 Cell: 570-656-0730 PO Box 764, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 www.BucksCountyEquestrian.com info@BucksCountyEquestrian.com

The Laurels At Landhope International Combined Driving Event, the most prestigious event of its kind held in the US, will be held in West Grove, Chester County, PA September 57, 2008. Combining family fun with international equestrian competition in a beautiful country setting just 40 miles from Philadelphia, the event hosts the best drivers from Canada, Mexico and the United States, who compete in a series of three events with combinations from single horses and ponies to four-in-hands. It features the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Pairs Championships and the US Equestrian Federation National Pony Championships as well as competition in Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced Divisions. Recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), it is a selection trial for the World Championships to be held in Europe in August, 2009. For more information and tickets, visit the website, www.laurelscde.com or phone (610) 486-0710.

CHERYL J. ALLERTON Attorney at Law

Serving the legal needs of the equine community throughout all of Pennsylvania

HARTMAN, HOWE, ALLERTON & SHURR, P.C. 1100 Berkshire Blvd., P.O. Box 5828, Wyomissing, PA 19610

Telephone: (610) 779-0772 Fax: (610) 779-7473 email: cjallerton@hartmanshurr.com Page 30

Bucks County Equestrian

Tinicum Park Polo Club 2008 Season

people. A variety of sponsorships available in various price ranges.

Individual and Corporate Sponsorships Available

Become a member!

Social Membership includes:

• Tented space at each game* • Invitation to our Annual Gala • Entrance/Parking to each game w/ raffle ticket for each person in your group • Post-Game get-together for members *Social memberships available without tent

2008 Schedule Of Events Games are held every Saturday at 2pm. Call the hotline at 908-996-3321 on the morning of the game due to possible cancelation for weather or field conditions.

All games are open to the public with a $5/car parking fee for non-members.

June 14th, Classic American Car Show July 5th, No Polo July 12th, Max Berger Cup July 26th, Arby Dobb Cup August 9th, President’s Cup August 23rd, Women’s Cup September 13th, Sportsmanship Cup AND Polo & Pooches September 20th,British Festival September 27th, Wine + Polo

• Hat Day- Prizes for Cool Hats!

• Bring your dog for a fun dog show!

• Tail Gate Competition

For information about sponsorships or memberships, call our hotline at 908-996-3321 year-round, or visit our website at www.TinicumPolo.org

Agricultural Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds Allentown, PA

February 7th & 8th, 2009

Saturday: 10am - 6pm, Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Area equestrians agree...

Eastern PA/Western NJ is prime horse country... a great place for an expo!

AWESOME SPEAKERS AND LIVE HORSE DEMONSTRATIONS! BJ Hartmann • Grooming For The Health Of Your Horse • Evaluating The Need For Equine Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Sports Massage

A portion of all sales from Mr. Black’s Exhibit will be donated to Last Chance Ranch!

Cheyenne Health, Heart, Soul

Patrick King • Colt Starting • Problem Horses

• Be A Better Balanced Rider With Yoga

Wilson Black Photography www.WilsonBlackPhotography.com

Scott Purdum AdvantageHorsemanship.com

• Photographing Your Pets • Classic Equine Portraiture • Contemporary Equine Photography EQUINE PHOTO EXHIBIT AT WILSON BLACK’S BOOTH!

• Body Language • Techniques of Training • Bringing People & Horses Together

International Side Saddle Organization • Demonstration & Fashion Show

Vendor Registration Packets Available On The Web Site

Donna Foulk, Penn State Cooperative Extension • Equine Physiology • Toxic Plants • Hay Quality

Bill McFadden Lehigh County Conservation District • Act 38, Manure Management

MUCH MORE!

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