Equine Special Edition July 25, 2014

Horse cutting a family tradition at Minshall Farms

Special feature of The Wellington Advertiser ~ July 25, 2014

EQUINE

THE CUTTING EDGE

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Equine sport finding its ‘cutting’ edge

by Kris Svela ERIN - The sport of “cutting” may not be widely recognized outside the equine community, but on the farm of Lisa and Shawn Minshall near Hillsburgh, it’s a family tradition.

At the 100-acre Minshall Farms, where the couple raises thoroughbreds, they also host cutting horse competitions about twice a year and most recently hosted a training camp for riders on how to handle their specially-trained horses for competition.

In the United States the

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The sport originated in the 1800s, when American cowboys used their best horses to separate individual cows from a herd.

Separating cows was often a necessity on the open range, when animals owned by one ranch might get intermingled with a herd from another ranch.

The cutting practice also became part of cattle herding, in order to keep herds together, and would eventually become a competitive sport.

Lisa Minshall sums up the

The rider must bring at least one cow from deep inside the herd ...

activity is a “million dollar sport,” according to Lisa Minshall, herself an accomplished cutting horse competitor.

In the Minshall family, it was Shawn’s father Aubrey who was the first Minshall to take up the sport and become a champion in it.

Shawn and Lisa have followed, along with their 23-year-old daughter Lauren who has joined her parents as an accomplished rider and champion.

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sport’s origins in a simpler way.

“It got to be ‘my horse is better than your horse,’” she said. “That’s how it started and now it’s a multi-million dollar sport.”

The first record of cutting as an arena spectator event was in 1919 at a show in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth remains the hub for cutting horse events, training and the sale of cutting horses.

However, the sport has also taken hold and is popu-

lar in several European countries and Australia, where vast expanses for herding necessitated its use.

The Ontario Cutting Horse Association (OCHA) states Roy Ionson and Dale Purdy brought the first two cutting horses to Ontario in the late 1950s and showed them at the first cutting near St. Catharines at a large horse show.

Not long after, Walter Hellyer was named the first president of the OCHA and the first vice president was Ionson, who was the first OCHA member to show his cutting horse in the U.S. The OCHA was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1973.

Noting the sport’s extreme popularity south of the border, Minshall said her family lived for a time in Tennessee before moving back to Ontario and settling on the Erin farm about 10 years ago.

Minshall, who was born and raised in the Erin area, said she started out working with horses as an English hunter rider before she got her first taste of riding a cutting horse.

“When I started dating Shawn, his dad Aubrey put me on a cutting horse and that first time that was it,” she said. “I sold my horse. I was done with hunters.”

She added, “If you ride and

Cut out - Karen Hudon, on her horse Little Zack Lena, singles out a cow in the horse cutting competition sanctioned by the Ontario Cutting Horse Association and held at Minschall Farm on April 27. you get on a cutting horse and you feel what it’s like, it’s incredible.”

In competition each rider is allowed two-and-a-half minutes to cut at least two, but more often three, cows from a herd, according to compe-

tition instructions published by the U.S. National Cutting Horse Association.

“The rider must bring at least one cow from deep inside the herd ... If he brings out a small group (herd) and waits for all but one to peel (go

back to the herd) he has ‘cut for shape.’ His other cuts may be chipped from the edge of the herd. Extra credit is given if the rider drives the cow … from deep inside the herd.”

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Horses must be ‘athletes’ Continued from previous page When a cow has been separated from the herd, the rider loosens his/her grip on the reins, at which point the specially-trained horse takes over moving back and forth with abrupt stops in each turn following the movements of the

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of cattle. You go into that herd and decide which cow to cut,” she said.

“You separate it and you work your cow. The horse is reading the cow. You’ve got two-and-a-half minutes to show the judge what you can

... You’ve got two-and-a-half minutes to show the judge what you can do

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cow and keeping it separate from the herd.

“To make a good cutting horse the horse has to have a really good stop,” Minshall said.

“They’re athletes.”

She likens it to a collie herding sheep.

“You have to have a herd

do.”

In competitions hosted at the farm, the couple uses between 60 and 90 cows weighing between 350 and 600 pounds.

It’s essential, she says, that the herd animals have no previous exposure to horses.

“The best situation is they

are fresh cattle and have never seen a horse before.”

Minshall’s prized cutting horse is Fraggle Rocks, which she rides in competition. Her daughter has also ridden the same horse in competition.

“You need special trainers for cutting horses,” Minshall added.

“They teach the horse the proper way of training. The horse, if it makes its turn right, it will hold the cow.

“The trainer is teaching the horse to read where the cow is.”

The couple usually competes in the U.S., entering about three events a year.

They are planning a competition at their Erin farm tentatively set for September 27-28.

Photos courtesy of Don W. Crawford www.cuttinghorse photos.com

On pace - Louis Dugas and his horse Tuckers B Jazzy zero in on a cow at an Ontario Cutting Horse Association event at Minshall Farms in 2012. COVER PHOTO - Lauren Minshall rides Fraggle Rocks, owned by her father Shawn, in a Non-Pro Class competition in August last year.

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Sunrise to host annual Hoofbeat Challenge fundraiser on Sept. 27

by Mike Robinson PUSLINCH - It is time to mark your calenders in anticipation of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre’s annual “Hoofbeat Challenge” charity fundraiser on Sept. 27.

Both riders and dog owners are invited to support the centre and help make a difference for children and adults with disabilities - by hiking the trails, walking your dog or riding your horse.

Those taking part are asked to bring $50 or more in pledges or pay a $50 entry fee to receive free door prize tickets, lunch, a goody bag, ribbons and more.

This year both the walk and ride will be organized into a “Poker Run”, with all participants being given a five card hand after they complete the trails.

Opportunities will be provided to pick up extra cards to improve your hand and chances of winning.

The first 10 people to preregister will be given an additional card and participants who bring in over $250 in pledges will be given two additional cards. The best hand wins and the prizes are great, officials say.

Sunrise executive director Ann Caine explained the event

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I’m proud to say our trail ride does not go onto the road at all. We use five farms.

Our neighbours are really great.

has taken place for a number of years.

“One of the things we are trying to do is get more people out walking their dogs and more riders,” said Caine.

“It just seems really hard to do that unless you approach

like being out in the bush. You feel like you are miles away from anything.”

She added, “I’m proud to say our trail ride does not go onto the road at all. We use five farms. Our neighbours are really great. It’s wonderful.

“We’re just hoping more and more people come out to support this.”

Hundreds of children come through the Sunrise programs on a yearly basis, Caine explained, adding, “We have 50 children at camp every day at this time of the year.”

Caine was quick to point out not all of the camp participants have disabilities - it is integrated.

“But for the regular programs we have so many children ... and there is a waiting list,” she said.

Last year the Hoofbeat Challenge raised about $30,000 and Caine hopes for a similar amount to be raised

people personally.”

This year’s event will not include the family day portion.

Caine explained the event is a fundraiser “and we found it was a huge amount of work for our staff and we are really concentrating on the ride and the walk.”

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The event still includes a barbecue lunch along with a small silent auction. In addition, Caine said there will be prizes and T-shirts for participants.

Caine described the ride as a wonderful experience. “It’s

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She added the Scotiabank in the area is very supportive and sends volunteers to assist in the day. “And Scotiabank is also a $5,000 sponsor - it really helps.”

She added, “This year we are trying to get together our own parents and children (using Sunrise) involved.”

Previously they had a week in September when they did a ride during their lessons and did something different.

“I’ve found this to be a conflict with kids going back to school and the fundraising happening at that time.”

This year, that event was switched to May when parents are not as stressed, “And the children raised $5,000, therefore that was a good start.”

Caine added the change resulted in the doubling of the amount raised by the children simply by doing it in May. While the goal is to get more people involved Caine said, “If people just want to come out and just walk on the trail, without a pledge or walking a dog (they can).”

She explained people could just pay $50 and come out for the ride.

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Carly Campbell Cooper gearing up for return to Grand Prix jumping circuit

by Patrick Raftis GUELPH-ERAMOSA – After a season of both triumph and tribulation in 2013, Fergus-area rider, instructor and stable operator Carly Campbell Cooper is looking forward to a swift return to top-level show jumping competition.

The Triple C Stables owner scored a major earlyseason win in Angelstone Tournaments’ Headwaters Cup and Hunter Spectacular last year, with her four-rider team taking the high-profile Nation’s Cup event.

However, at the first outdoor show she attended last summer, the horse she was riding tripped and fell in a fluke accident unrelated to competition, leaving Campbell Cooper with a dislocated jaw, broken in five places.

“So I was out for the majority of the summer. But we still had some good results by the end of the year,” she said, adding she spent much of the winter competing in Wellington, Florida.

“I sold a few horses down there which is always good for the business end of it,” she notes.

Campbell Cooper was unable to defend her title in the Nation’s Cup at this year’s

Headwater’s event, as the horse she rode in last year’s victory had been sold.

However, her horse Gentle Tina finished third in the seven- to eight-year-old class with a double clear round, while another Triple C horse finished fifth in the same class and the stable’s new developing hunter, California, was the champion of the Baby Grain Hunter division.

In addition, one of Campbell Cooper’s riding

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year, finishing 11th individually.

“She was on the team to go again this year, but her horse was feeling a little under the weather,” notes Campbell Cooper.

“We definitely have a very good group of customers right now, who are very supportive and who have themselves been moving up the ranks. They’ve all gotten some new horses and are developing together. So I’d say this

I want to get back in the Grand Prix ring.

students, Amy Masterson, was champion on her horse, Chanel, in the 1.3-metre class, adding to a successful trip to the Rockwood -area event.

So far this season, Campbell Cooper has been focusing on teaching a promising group of riders, including Masterson, Emma Medford and Meghan McDonald.

Another student Alexis Arubkell was on the Ontario team for the North American Young Riders championship in Lexington, Kentucky last

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year we’re staying a little more locally.”

Campbell Cooper says she normally has between 16 and 20 students.

“Last year I got up to 24 and just found it was too many and I was also doing a lot of off-property teaching.

So this year I’m really trying to focus on quality over quantity,” she explained.

“My barn’s mostly geared toward people that want to compete and are able to be on the road a little bit going to different shows.”

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She says the smaller number of students allows for a more focused approach.

“We follow a program.

We plan our shows months in advance and work toward those goals. We have a common goal and common focus and I would say most of the students I have here are quite competitive and determined.”

While she enjoys teaching and other elements of the business, it’s clear Campbell Cooper is really in her element when competing.

“I like the riding. That’s where my passion lies,” she Ready to ride - Local rider Carly Campbell Cooper is gearing up for a return to explained. high level show jumping competition after missing much of the 2013 summer “That being said, it is fun season due to injury. submitted photo to see horse and rider come together through my stu- tunities in Canada are on the says Campbell Cooper, are changing the perception that dents as well. I have some nice rise.

Bromont, for example, world-class competition, in young horses developing up the ranks. So that’s kind of has been awarded the 2018 terms of prize money and fun, working toward higher World Equestrian Games and jump quality, can only be found outside the country. is enhancing its facilities. goals in the future.”

“I’d say there’s been a “They’re starting to put a Currently, Campbell Cooper is putting together a little more money into that. drastic improvement within group of investors and spon- So it’s nice that in Canada Canada of our facilities.”

Whether home or abroad, sors “to get myself some we’re starting to get a few Grand Prix horses and horses more world-class facilities,” Campbell Cooper, who has competed across North for the bigger international said Campbell Cooper.

Caledon Equestrian Park America as well as in Europe classes again.”

Competitions at Spruce is hosting the Can Am Games and South America, is eager to Meadows in Calgary and in in 2015, “so they’ve put a lot be a part of the action.

“I want to get back in the Bromont, Quebec are among of money and effort into that Grand Prix ring. I miss being those on her radar and she facility as well.”

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Angelstone tournaments bring international riders to the community

by Meagan Leonard ERIN - Around 2,000 spectators filled the stands at the Angelstone show jumping facility here July 9 to 13 for the annual Headwaters Cup and Super Saturday Grand Prix event.

Taking home the $50,000 title prize was Andrew Bourns of Ireland and his horse Chacco’s Goldy.

He won both the FEI Open Welcome July 10 and the FEI Grand Prix July 12. A close second went to Erynn Ballard of Hillsburgh on Appy Cara, with third awarded to Liubov Kochetova of Russia on Balou Du Reventon.

The July 12 festivities started at 4pm with the Horseless Horse show in the derby ring, featuring teams of four children competing in a relay race over the course for the chance to win $500.

This was followed by a public course walk before the Grand Prix got underway, which was followed by a dueling piano show at the venue’s Cloud9 bar.

Whether an equine enthusiast or not, director of sponsor-

ship and public relations Lianne Selke says there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Angelstone International Show Jumping Tournaments, especially during the Super Saturday events.

“It’s a free event that literally applies to everybody,” Selke said.

“It’s a family fun event, it’s perfect for date night and we’ve got our VIP (area) for the people that really like to have a high end evening. We really offer the entire demographic something.”

New members and visitors are always welcome, and encouraged by staff and participants.

“It’s a really fun community to be a part of, and I think it’s got two levels to it. Because you can be a fan of the sport, you can be a fan of a rider, and you can be a fan of a specific horse. So it’s kind of interactive and fun in that way.”

The facility also prides itself on being a strong advocate for the pursuits of youth in the community, offering a $7,500 scholarship to a student under 18 years of age every year through their Commitment to Educate (CTE) program, and

horse show, hopefuls fill out an application and pick the rider they believe will win that night.

If their choice finishes in the top three, their application is submitted to a draw made at the end of the year.

“It’s open to everyone and anyone because that was the

“

Lift off - Angelica Allegro riding Entre Nous (above) and Lauren Weiss on Norwich (far left) at the Angelstone show jumping tournament on July 10. photos by Meagan Leonard advancement opportunities through their riding academy.

“I think it all starts with a love of animals ... and it goes from there,” says Selke.

“It’s a sport that promotes such

healthy competitive spirit, because it’s based on your own performance and it’s doing your best.”

The scholarship is unique in that it is open to anyone who attends a show at Angelstone. During the

By having top-tier competitors at the ring, Selke said, it makes students of the riding academy more aware of future possibilities and makes the community more aware of all that Angelstone offers.

“It brings international riders to town and to the community and it just offers the

he felt wasn’t getting the recognition it deserved.

“He just looked at the industry and felt like it wasn’t running the way other sport industries run. It wasn’t like a football game or soccer game– there was no life in the sport,” she said.

By creating Angelstone,

It brings international riders to town and to the community and it just offers the highest calibre venue to these people ...

goal really, to give everyone something to come for,” says Selke. “It does two things: it educates them about the riders ... and it gives them a chance to win a lot of money.”

CTE is a charity created

by Angelstone founder Keean White and features education seminars led by Olympic riders such as Eric Lamaze and Ian Miller.

”

highest calibre venue to these people,” said Selke.

The venue itself was modeled after one of the world’s premier show jumping rings in Lexington, Kentucky, starting with one ring and growing to accommodate five - and making a name for itself in the international community.

Selke says White simply wanted to bring life to a sport

“he thought we would bring spectators and sponsors and an element of fun and make it an event.”

Angelstone will be hosting three more Super Saturday events this season, which are free to the community: Aug. 23 and 30, with the final show and scholarship draw on Oct. 4. Events start at 4pm with the grounds closing at 11pm.

Up and over - Alexandra Millar and Egor compete in the 1.20m show competition at Angelstone on July 10.

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Angelstone tournaments bring international riders to the community

by Meagan Leonard ERIN - Around 2,000 spectators filled the stands at the Angelstone show jumping facility here July 9 to 13 for the annual Headwaters Cup and Super Saturday Grand Prix event.

Taking home the $50,000 title prize was Andrew Bourns of Ireland and his horse Chacco’s Goldy.

He won both the FEI Open Welcome July 10 and the FEI Grand Prix July 12. A close second went to Erynn Ballard of Hillsburgh on Appy Cara, with third awarded to Liubov Kochetova of Russia on Balou Du Reventon.

The July 12 festivities started at 4pm with the Horseless Horse show in the derby ring, featuring teams of four children competing in a relay race over the course for the chance to win $500.

This was followed by a public course walk before the Grand Prix got underway, which was followed by a dueling piano show at the venue’s Cloud9 bar.

Whether an equine enthusiast or not, director of sponsor-

ship and public relations Lianne Selke says there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Angelstone International Show Jumping Tournaments, especially during the Super Saturday events.

“It’s a free event that literally applies to everybody,” Selke said.

“It’s a family fun event, it’s perfect for date night and we’ve got our VIP (area) for the people that really like to have a high end evening. We really offer the entire demographic something.”

New members and visitors are always welcome, and encouraged by staff and participants.

“It’s a really fun community to be a part of, and I think it’s got two levels to it. Because you can be a fan of the sport, you can be a fan of a rider, and you can be a fan of a specific horse. So it’s kind of interactive and fun in that way.”

The facility also prides itself on being a strong advocate for the pursuits of youth in the community, offering a $7,500 scholarship to a student under 18 years of age every year through their Commitment to Educate (CTE) program, and

horse show, hopefuls fill out an application and pick the rider they believe will win that night.

If their choice finishes in the top three, their application is submitted to a draw made at the end of the year.

“It’s open to everyone and anyone because that was the

“

Lift off - Angelica Allegro riding Entre Nous (above) and Lauren Weiss on Norwich (far left) at the Angelstone show jumping tournament on July 10. photos by Meagan Leonard advancement opportunities through their riding academy.

“I think it all starts with a love of animals ... and it goes from there,” says Selke.

“It’s a sport that promotes such

healthy competitive spirit, because it’s based on your own performance and it’s doing your best.”

The scholarship is unique in that it is open to anyone who attends a show at Angelstone. During the

By having top-tier competitors at the ring, Selke said, it makes students of the riding academy more aware of future possibilities and makes the community more aware of all that Angelstone offers.

“It brings international riders to town and to the community and it just offers the

he felt wasn’t getting the recognition it deserved.

“He just looked at the industry and felt like it wasn’t running the way other sport industries run. It wasn’t like a football game or soccer game– there was no life in the sport,” she said.

By creating Angelstone,

It brings international riders to town and to the community and it just offers the highest calibre venue to these people ...

goal really, to give everyone something to come for,” says Selke. “It does two things: it educates them about the riders ... and it gives them a chance to win a lot of money.”

CTE is a charity created

by Angelstone founder Keean White and features education seminars led by Olympic riders such as Eric Lamaze and Ian Miller.

”

highest calibre venue to these people,” said Selke.

The venue itself was modeled after one of the world’s premier show jumping rings in Lexington, Kentucky, starting with one ring and growing to accommodate five - and making a name for itself in the international community.

Selke says White simply wanted to bring life to a sport

“he thought we would bring spectators and sponsors and an element of fun and make it an event.”

Angelstone will be hosting three more Super Saturday events this season, which are free to the community: Aug. 23 and 30, with the final show and scholarship draw on Oct. 4. Events start at 4pm with the grounds closing at 11pm.

Up and over - Alexandra Millar and Egor compete in the 1.20m show competition at Angelstone on July 10.

It’s here again...

24th

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Monday, August 4th | Post Time 1:30pm | FREE Admission & Parking! | $5 Kid Zone 17th

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inting, a p e c a f h t e wi nd $5 Kid Zonimals, pony rides a balloon anouncy castles! b Visit GrandRiverRaceway.com or call us at (519) 846-5455 for more information.

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The importance of crosstraining for mind and body

by Dr. Brianne Henderson, Equine Guelph GUELPH – As our expectations for our equine partners increase, so should our knowledge of injury prevention and our understanding of the psychology of the equine athlete.

Injury prevention Cross training allows us to spread the cumulative level of orthopedic stress over an increased number of muscles and joints.

By “sharing the load” we are able to train longer at greater intensity without overloading vulnerable areas.

For example: A dressage horse (or a show jumper) requires a high level of hindquarter strength and endurance to maintain the engagement and power of collection. An alternative to the typical “strength training” exercises within the arena, the same horse would benefit from regular, controlled hill work to: – strengthen the muscles of the hindquarter without putting a focal stress on common areas of injuries (hock joints, suspensory ligaments); – move the sacro-iliac joint in a different pattern reducing the chance of repetitive strain associated with inflammation; – give the rider and the horse a mental break from the intense training within the ring.

Improved fitness One of the primary pur-

Grand champion Cass Collins of Fergus was named the Grand Champion in the jumper’s ring on June 22 at a competition at Touch and Go Farm in Campbellville. Collins has been riding since she was seven years old and officials say she has really improved as a rider over the last year with the help of trainer Cindy Johnson at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre and her mare “Lacey.” submitted photo

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poses of cross training in human athletes is to build strength and aerobic fitness to a greater level. Do you find your jumper lacks the “umph” in the jump off round? Is your “schwung” a little lack luster after a multi-day dressage show? Aerobic fitness (or endurance) is a key element for any athlete being asked to perform over many hours or days.

Let’s look at a few more examples: – An endurance horse or hunter/jumper that is crosstrained with dressage will experience the following benefits: increased coordination, suppleness and reduced risk of injury as muscles tire during an event. Suddenly mile 40 isn’t as much of a push and that “tight turn” on a jump off is more fluid.

– Conversely, a show horse which is hacked out (or does the occasional 12-25mile limited distance ride) builds a greater aerobic capacity and endurance for long show weekends. In addition, in order to collect/shorten a muscle, it must first be lengthened and stretched. The combination of collective “heavy lifting” alongside “long and low” hacking works the muscles in a different capacity, and reduces the risk of over loading on a specific structure (i.e. suspensory ligament).

Science behind the art Cross training can provide many benefits: – increased cardiovascular fitness and musculoskeletal strength; – enhanced motivation by diminishing the potential for boredom; and – rejuvenated mind and body during breaks from formal training.

All of which result in a prolonged career by avoiding injury and preventing ring sour behaviour.

The basic law of bone is that it is dynamic– always changing and responding to stress. This bone re-modeling is determined not only by growth but also by mechanical loading on the bone.

Microdamage occurs (within the bone) as a consequence of repetitive strain. When this microdamage occurs, damaged cells send signals to remove the damaged bone and replace it with healthy bone. Overtraining causes this microdamage to occur at a faster rate than the body can fix and so the repair is never as strong as the original bone.

This creates a weak point in the bone and sets the horse up for future injury. A similar ‘micro-damage-repair’ cycle occurs within the tendons and ligaments, however, their relatively poor blood supply limits their ability to self-

repair quickly.

In addition to the repetitive strain injuries seen in tendons and ligaments, Dr. Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University highlighted an important difference between tendons and bone.

Elastic tendons accumulate microscopic damage over the lifetime of the horse, this puts older horses at risk of exercise related damage.

The benefits of cross training (and the impact of over training) are most easily depicted in the thoroughbred racehorse.

It follows that the key to a strong musculoskeletal system is gradual and varied loading. Training at different gaits, on varied terrain, enables the bone and soft tissue to be stressed in different directions and reduces the effect of repetitive strain.

This is as true for the dressage horse as it is for the racehorse.

I have read articles that highlighted the use of hot walkers, treadmills or aquacizers as alternatives.

From a purely physical perspective, all of these modalities provide excellent physical training, however, we are also looking to keep our equine counterparts happy in their work. We should not gloss over the impact of the social relationship on the horses’ psyche.

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Waples: Driving horses an ‘adrenaline rush’ ELORA – What’s it like to be going crazy fast behind a 1,000-pound animal, with no seat belt, just two strips of leather as your steering wheel and only millimeters separating you and eight other thundering horses?

Veteran driver Randy Waples says there’s no feeling like it.

“It’s the greatest high in the world when you get to line up behind the gate. I’ve never lost it. It’s been 31 years of driving horses now. Every time I go behind the gate I get that same kind of a rush, that adrenaline rush. It’s just fantastic,” Waples said.

“You want to feel what it’s like to be in a horse race? Get on a motorbike and do 100 miles an hour down the 401.”

Randy Waples went to high school in Fergus.

When he was young, he used to play in a field in Elora that became the site of Grand River Raceway. Today, he’s one of Canada’s leading harness drivers and a fourtime winner of Grand River Raceway’s signature race, the

Battle of Waterloo.

At the age of 49, even after more than 6,000 wins and over $100 million in purse earnings, Waples said he still gets pumped when he takes the reins.

“It’s got that dangerous sort of aspect. You know they’re close to you. You know how powerful the animals are.

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you’re an ex-school teacher, then stay away,” he said, laughing.

Waples said horses are simply the greatest animals on earth.

“We’ve been so lucky that God put these animals on the earth… They’re so accommodating,” he said.

“Horses went to war with us, they carried the guns…

Years ago, when there was no cars, the doctor went to the houses in a horse and a buggy. If that doctor couldn’t get around in that horse and a buggy, a lot of people wouldn’t be here today.

“We’ve got a horse to thank for it.

“A lot of people don’t know horses have blue eyes.

You get up close to them, every one of them have the prettiest blue eyes you’ve ever seen in your life.”

As for the horse that changed his life, Waples didn’t even think for half-asecond before answering.

“San Pail. Absolutely San Pail,” he said of the Breeders Crown and three-time Maple

Waples said there’s no better place for fans to get a taste of that adrenaline rush than at Grand River Raceway.

“First of all, you’re up close to the horses. To me, that’s more important than anything,” Waples said.

“The other thing is, I think Grand River Raceway has gone out of their way to treat

You want to feel what it’s like to be in a horse race? Get on a motorbike and do 100 miles an hour down the 401.

“But you really don’t put that into your mind because, basically, the whole time you’re thinking, ‘What should I be doing? Where should I be? Is this one live? Is that one stopping? Can I get out? Do I want to pull now?’ There’s a lot of things that go through your mind where you kind of push the dangerous part in the back of your mind.”

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Industry Day set for Aug. 4 ELORA - Grand River Raceway’s Industry Day is widely regarded as one of the best days of the summer for area harness racing fans.

This year, festivities and the TV broadcast kick off at 1pm on Aug. 4. Post time for the first dash is 1:30pm.

The 24th annual event includes an 11-race card with more than $350,000 in purses. The main feature of the day is Grand River Raceway’s signature dash, the 17th annual Battle Of Waterloo.

There are 159 Ontario-sired two-year-old pacing colts eligible to start in the $180,000 (estimated) dash.

The sixth annual Battle Of The Belles will be contested for $120,000 (estimated) and 150 Ontario-sired twoyear-old pacing fillies remain eligible.

The nine finalists for each of those races will be determined during eliminations contested a week prior (July 28, post time 6:30pm). Post position draws for both finals will be conducted during the TV broadcast on July 28.

Rounding out the Industry Day race card are consolation races for the Battles, plus a Gold Leg for three-year-old pacing colts in the Ontario

Big winner - Driver Doug McNair of Guelph pilots Three Of Clubs to victory in last year’s Battle Of Waterloo at Grand River Raceway in Elora. Iron Horse photo Sires Stakes.

During the afternoon event, Grand River Raceway and the Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame will salute the track’s general manager, Dr. Ted Clarke, who will be inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on Aug. 6.

Industry Day offers many other attractions, including: - RUS Ontario will feature back-to-back racing under saddle events, beginning with a Canada vs. Norway race on Aug. 1. On Industry Day, it’s the RUS International, featuring riders from several differ-

ent countries; - fans are invited to meet Paula Seelster and her Badlands Hanover youngster from 1 to 3pm and submit entries for the Name The Foal contest to win dinner at Grand River Raceway, which will donate $1 to the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society for each submission; - an All-Access Kid’s Pass is available on-site for $5 and includes face painting, balloon artists, bouncy castles, and pony rides (1 to 5pm); For complete event details, visit http://industrydaycelebration.com.

‘Hydration is everything’ for horses GUELPH – “Hydration is everything.”

That is the message Dr. Bri Henderson, assistant team vet for Canada’s endurance team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games, wants to instill in horse owners.

“The correct balance of water and body salts controls everything from the brain to the gut,” says Henderson.

“As dehydration develops we risk our horse’s health and welfare by stressing their hearts, kidneys and gut function.”

He stressed hydration is vital for all horses, not just those in elite competitions.

“From the polished show horse to the race horse, to the beloved pasture horse, we must ensure access to clean drinking water and correct replacement of electrolytes lost through sweating,” said Henderson.

He explained there are two simple ways those caring for horses can check for proper hydration: the capillary refill test and the skin pinch test.

Capillary refill Lift the upper lip of the horse and look at the gums above the teeth (also called the mucous membranes).

Mucous membranes should be a “healthy pink” as well as shiny, moist and slippery. If they are pale, dry or tacky this can indicate dehydration. Colours such as pale white, jaundiced, brick red, bluish, purplish, or muddy are indicative of a serious problem.

Next, press a thumb or finger on the gum to “blanch” the area (push the blood out from under the finger) to determine capillary refill time. Upon release of the pressure, count the seconds that elapse while the colour returns. Normal time is up to 1.5 seconds. Delays for two to three seconds are cause for concern. Delays beyond four seconds are serious.

Delayed capillary refill time is an indication of reduced blood circulation due to reduced volume (blood loss or dehydration) and/or

decreased blood pressure (shock).

Skin pinch While dehydration leads to changes in a number of the areas, the most common way to quickly check hydration is the skin pinch test.

As the animal becomes dehydrated, the skin elasticity decreases due to loss of water from the skin. When the skin on the point of the shoulder is pinched and pulled gently away, it should then snap back quickly upon release.

Take a fold of skin between the thumb and forefinger, lift it away from the underlying tissues, twist slightly and release. A skin fold or “tent” that remains for over two seconds indicates dehydration.

Five seconds is serious.

It is important to know the normal skin pinch results on a horse as they can vary due to age and breed. For this reason it is important to test the same area of the skin each time to maintain consistency of results.

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Protect your horse from hazards

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by Barbara Sheridan, Equine Guelph GUELPH – Often times, horse owners feel their beloved equines are simply a magnet for injuries.

Being accident prone just seems to be in their nature, most times brought on by their instinctive fight-or-flight response, their need to establish herd hierarchy and in some cases, their sense of natural curiosity.

By spending time to minimize the various hazards found on your property through identification and removal, you’ll take one step closer to making your barn and property safer for your horse and eliminate any potential accidents that may occur. “There is no such thing as an accident, they are only incidents,� says Dr. Rebecca Gimenez, primary instructor and president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Inc. (TLAER). “No matter how unfortunate the situation, looking back, something somewhere probably could have prevented it from happening in the first place.�

Gimenez recommends that horse and facility owners become educated in both prevention and safety in order to identify any possible hazards and take the appropriate action beforehand to help offset an emergency visit from your veterinarian or even worse, having to resort to calling 911. “The issue is usually having enough knowledge to understand where these hazardous problems lie and to act on them,� says Gimenez.

Farm properties can commonly become a catch-all for clutter and various safety hazards.

Make it a habit to walk the property and be on the lookout for anything that could pose a problem should a horse connect with it. Keep an eye out for any sharp edges or protruding items such as nails, screws, torn metal, etc. Farm and maintenance equipment such as mowers, bailers, and harrows, should all be stored away in its proper place.

Hazards around the farm Walk pastures and fill in any holes to prevent torn ligaments or a broken leg, as well as collect any discarded round bale netting or binder twine – it’s surprising how some horses like to munch on this. Also keep a look out for any potentially poisonous or toxic plants,

such as tansy ragwort, nightshade, cocklebur, etc. While they may have not bothered with them in the past, a hungry horse without adequate pasture or hay will eat anything.

Inspect not only your grazing field, but your hay as well.

For a list of dangerous plants in your area, check with your local ministry of agriculture.

If you are unable to tackle any of the potential hazards immediately, make note of

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notes Gimenez.

This is followed by entrapment-type emergency situations where the horse is stuck in mud or icy water, tangled in fences, or other aroundthe-farm situations where they become trapped and cannot remove themselves.

While a necessity, fencing is also a major contributor to hazards on the farm and inspection should be done as part of your daily routine. Don’t forget to

I’ve seen people send $100,000 on a new barn and put in cheap $10 box fans, which are also a huge fire hazard.

your findings so that they are not forgotten.

Hidden hazards Dusts, fumes, and vapours are hidden hazards that can have long-term effects on respiratory health for both horses and the humans who work around them. Poor ventilation can contribute to allergies and respiratory ailments including recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), better known as heaves. “We’ve all been in barns during the winter, where all the doors and windows are closed up tight because of the cold,� notes Gimenez. “And this comes down to human comfort. We’re cold, so we think the horses are cold and close everything up. Without proper ventilation, the horses breathe in all that dust and ammonia.�

A properly ventilated barn encourages correct airflow movement that expels stale air and pushes chemicals odours such ammonia out of the barn and allows fresh air to enter. “I’ve seen people spend $100,000 on a new barn and put in cheap $10 box fans, which are also a huge fire hazard,� continues Gimenez. “Why didn’t they spend a bit extra and install overhead fans?

Or bring in a ventilation expert to look at their place and evaluate a proper ventilation system that can release the fumes and help improve the air quality in that barn?�

High Risk Factors Statistics show that the two most common emergencies affecting horse owners are trailer wrecks and barn fires,

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check both sides of your fencing and look for any protruding nails or wire, rotting posts, loose boards, dropped gates, etc. “Make a habit of checking your fences regularly,� says Gimenez. “Not only can your horses injure themselves on broken boards or wires, but it

only takes a stiff wind or the snow being so deep that the horses can just step over them, and then they’re loose.�

Another danger that Gimenez warns of is housing horses in fields with ponds during the winter. If you are not able to relocate them to another area of the property, ensure that ponds are fenced off with some form of temporary fencing before they freeze over.

Don’t Fall Victim to “It Won’t Happen to me�

Syndrome Accidents involving horses can happen anywhere, anytime, and it’s an unfortunate fact that many could have been prevented. By taking the time to identify and correct any hazards that may be found on your property, you’ll be in a better position to prevent any possible injuries that can arise. “I can’t stress it enough, take the time to educate yourself on accident prevention and maintain your facilities so as to minimize injury to your horses,� says Gimenez. “They will thank you for it.�

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Pony club hosted Prince Philip Games in Fergus The Prince Philip Games are a team competition played by pony clubs all over the world. The games consist of teams of five riders and five ponies, with four playing each game and one resting. The competition is a form of relay race involving challenges such as a slalom course through upright poles, dropping objects into buckets or picking up objects along the way. This year’s Western Ontario Region games were held at the Fergus sportsplex on July 5. TOP LEFT: Melanie Weinstein and her pony Roxy from the host Grand River Pony Club. MIDDLE LEFT: Nina Hiddema, a member of Mill Ridge Pony Club, gets ready with her pony Thomas.

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