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6 Preparing Your Horse for the Farrier by Ken McNabb

8 Earn Your Horse’s Respect by Clinton Anderson

10 Investing in the Older Horse - Money Well Spent by Dennis Auslam

12 Herd Behaviour by Craig Cameron

14 Simple Steps to Improve Quality of Movement by Jennifer Lindgren

16 Grooming to Win by Tommy Garland

18 B is for Balance, Part 2 by Tracy Porter

20 “Ground Manners – Handling Your Horse’s Feet” - by Lynn Palm

24 Fixing the Barn, Gate, or Buddy Sour Horse by Richard Winters

26 The Two Main Processes of Teaching the Horse by Monty Bruce

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In this month’s article, we will cover how toprepare your horse for the farrier. This is notfocused on fixing a horse that has problemswith having his feet handled, we are just goingto cover some exercises that will make yourhorse easy and pleasant to shoe. I firmly believethat it is your job, and your responsibility as ahorse owner, to have your horse trained to

stand quietly and politely while hisfeet are being trimmed and shod.Your farrier should not have totrain your horse.

For these exercises, you willneed a halter, a 12’ lead rope, and alariat rope. You may notice that Iusually specify a 12’ length for thelead rope. This is because thatgives me enough rope that I canwork my horse around me whilestaying safely out of his way, and Ialso have enough rope availablethat I can use the tail end of the ropeas a motivator to move my horseforward if I need to. At the sametime, a 12’ rope is short enough thatI can handle it easily and I am nottripping on it or getting tangled upin it as I work.

You can start with either thefront or hind feet. Most people startwith the front since those feet areeasier. I like to start on the hindfeet because once you have done

that the front feet are usually quick and easy.With your horse haltered, run your hand overhis hip and down his leg. Start by running itjust a little ways down the leg, and each timemove a little farther down until you are all theway to the hoof. Make sure your touch is firmand doesn’t tickle your horse.

There are a few things in relation to safetythat I want to mention. One is the way you stand

while you are starting to handle the hind legsand feet. You should stand with your toes point-ing out at a 45 degree angle away from yourhorse. That way, if he kicks you, he will buckleyour knees and may knock you down, but hewon’t be likely to blow out your knee joints. Ifyou are standing facing in towards your horseand he kicks you in the knees you are likelyto blow out the joint. You should also stand closeto your horse at all times, so if he does kickhe pushes you more than hits you hard with alot of wind up. The other thing I do for safety asI begin handling the hind feet is I always keepmy lead rope in my outside hand. Don’t leavetoo much slack in the rope in the beginning (justenough so you are not pulling your horse’s headaround towards you). This is so you maintaincontrol of your horse’s head. That way, if he doesmove to kick you, you can pull his head towardsyou, which will automatically swing his hind endaway from you. These safety steps should helpyou to feel calm, which is very important. If youare nervous your horse will be nervous andjumpy too, and you will have a very hard timegetting him to stand still and relax throughthese exercises.

If you are working with a horse that youreally think is going to kick you, you can useyour lariat in two ways. First, when you aresacking out his hind legs, you can use thecoiled lariat instead of your hand. This will allowyou to stand by the horse’s girth area while stilltouching his hind legs, keeping you farther outof kicking range. The other thing you can do isuse the lariat rope to sack out his hind legs byputting it around his belly, then dropping isaround his hind legs and running it gently upand down. Then try to get him to step one footout of the loop and run the rope gently up anddown each leg separately. Keep the lead ropein your hand at all times.

Once you can run your hand down yourhorse’s leg and he will stand, run your hand downto the cap of the hock and squeeze. You wantyour horse to shift his weight off that foot, andeventually pick it up himself. I like my horse topick his foot up, not take the weight off it andmake me pick it up for him. When he takes theweight off that foot, release and reward him.Build on your success until he progresses fromtaking the weight off that foot to lifting the heel,to lifting the entire foot. When he picks up hisfoot, hold it for a short time at first and progressto holding it longer and longer. At first, I like tobring the foot forward toward the horse’s belly,because that is more comfortable for him thanhaving his leg stretched out behind him, and it’salso safer for me. Once he is relaxed enoughthat you can move his leg freely as you hold it,

Preparing Your Horse

for the FarrierBy Ken McNabb with Katherine Lindsey Meehan


then you are ready to start bringing his leg outbehind him.

Once he will allow you to bring his leg outbehind him, hold the hoof and simulate as muchof what your farrier will do as you can. Bangon the hoof with a stick or a rock, scratchthings over the bottom of the hoof to make anoise like a file, and so on. Remember torelease and reward your horse regularly. Asyou become more comfortable, you can putmore and more slack in the lead rope. Myultimate goal is to be able to drop the lead ropeand be able to pick up each of the four feetwhile my horse stands still.

Once you can work with both hind feet, youare ready to start on the front feet. Rub downyour horse’s shoulder and leg, and pinch thechestnut to ask him to pick up his foot. Workwith him till he is relaxed enough to let youmove the leg freely and shake it gently. Repeatthe banging and scratching exercises you didon the hind feet on each front foot. Be carefulnot to twist the horse’s knee by bringing hisfoot out towards you. That is uncomfortable forhim and therefore will make him less likely tocooperate. Try to work with his leg under himwhere it naturally falls, and where it will becomfortable for him.

If you take the time to work your horsethrough these exercises before the next visitfrom the farrier, shoeing will be an easy andstress free process for your horse, you, and yourfarrier.

Enjoy your horses and until next time mayGod bless the trails you ride.

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A respectful horse is a willing horse. Whenyou ask him to move, he does so instantly.When you lead him, he walks next to you likea shadow. When you go into his stall, hegreets you with his ears pricked forward. Hewants to be your partner. A disrespectful horsepins his ears at you, nips at you, shows youhis heels and ignores you. He’s unsafe to bearound and takes all the joy out of horse owner-ship.

We all know that we want our horse’srespect, but knowing how to go about getting itcan be a challenge for some. Before attemptingto earn your horse’s respect, it’s important thatyou understand what you’re asking for and howto go about getting it.

Respect and the Personal Hula Hoop SpaceRespect is broken up into two categories, a

safety category and a learning category. When Irefer to the safety category of respect I’m talkingabout the personal hula hoop space. The person-

al hula hoop space is a4 foot circle that sur-rounds you and servesas your safety zone.Whenever I’m workingwith a horse, I alwaysimagine that there’s a4 foot circle drawn aroundme—almost like an invisi-ble electric fence. UnlessI invite the horse into mypersonal hula hoopspace, he should keepa respectful safe distancefrom me. The horseshould never come intothe circle unless I invitehim in.

Think about all thetimes people get hurt byhorses. The horse bitesthem, kicks them, strikesat them, runs over thetop of them, etc. Eachtime the horse was in theperson’s personal hulahoop space. You can’t beinjured if the horse iskept outside that circle. Ahorse can’t bite you if heis 4 feet away from you.He can’t kick you if hishind leg doesn’t get anycloser than 4 feet to you.

People think that it’sjust a disrespectful horsethat will hurt you, butthat’s not true at all. Afearful horse will hurt youjust as fast. Have you

ever noticed that when you’re leading a horsethat is nervous and frightened, when somethingscares him, he tries to jump on top of you? Hepushes into you and invades your personal hulahoop space. He tries to jump in your top pocketdoesn’t he? Because the horse is looking for usfor safety, but unfortunately, we’re a lot morefragile and smaller than a horse. And eventually,we will get hurt. A fearful horse will hurt you justas fast as a disrespectful one will. I don’t careif my horse has a heart attack and gets scared;I just want him to do it outside of my personalhula hoop space.

The first part of respect is to teach the horsethat you are fragile and that he needs to becareful around you. When a horse kicks anotherhorse in the belly what does that horse do? Hegrunts, walks away, and starts eating grass againlike nothing ever happened. It doesn’t reallybother him. But, if we get kicked in the ribs by ahorse, we’re in the hospital for a week with sevenbroken ribs. It’s the same kick, but it means a lot

more to us because we’re smaller creatures.We’re 140 to 200 pounds and horses are 1000to 1200 pounds. They’re a lot bigger than us. Thesafety part of respect is to say, ““Listen, takecare of me. I’m pretty fragile, so you can’t bebiting me and kicking me or playing rougharound me.””

By Invitation OnlyThe first rule of safety is: ““Don’t come into

my personal hula hoop space unless I invite youin.” It’s kind of like how you want your neighborsto treat you. You might like your neighbors, butyou never want them to just barge into yourhouse. You always want them to walk up thedoor, knock and ask to come in. At that point,you can ask them to come in, but you alwayswant the option to turn them away. You don’twant your horse to act like a nosey neighbor andbarge into your space. When I first meet a horseit’s very important for me to establish my person-al hula hoop space. If I can touch any part of thehorse with my Handy Stick while my arm isstretched out, he is too close.

A lot of people reading this are saying,““Does that mean I can’t love on my horse?””Not at all. I’m just saying in the first few lessonsuntil you have your horse’s respect, the safetycategory is taken care of, and you can back himup and move his feet, don’t have the horse comein close to you. When he’s in close and some-thing bad happens, you’re going to come out onthe wrong end of the stick.

Once you have the horse respectful, youwant him to come up to you. I love my horsesrunning up to me, but in the beginning theyneed to stay out of my personal hula hoop spaceuntil I know that I have them respectful. You can’ttrain the horse if you’re dead. You have tosurvive the experience first and train the horsesecond. I want myself to be safe, and I wantmy horse to be safe, but in that order—me firstand the horse second.

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I have the opportunity and privilege ofworking with many novice horse owners. I havefound, through the years, an impression amongpeople new to the horse industry - that you canpurchase a young horse and grow with it.

The truth, in most instances, is quite theopposite. The younger horse is often ultra-sensi-tive and has a lack of depth of training andexperience. The novice horse owner is oftennervous and/or fearful, plus may not understandthe horses mentality or the correct ways oftraining the horse. This all results in telegraphingthe nervousness or fearfulness directly to thehorse with incorrect body language and then notknowing what to do to correct the situations thatwill arise.

Here is where the older horse enters the

picture. The older horsehas the experience anddepth of knowledge to helpthe new rider learn andstay much safer. They canbe far more forgiving andin most instances areworth their weight in gold.

Though an older horsemay have some slightphysical issues, many ofthese issues can be dealtwith through correct nutri-tion, supplements andshoeing. Today’s olderhorses are much healthierand have a far longer lifespan than in days past.Many have receivedexcellent care and havea number of years ofriding left in them. Ofcourse, you don’t wantto buy a severely lamehorse or old horse with asevere physical aliment,

but just like us, they still enjoy what they do.When taken care of an old horse can becomepractically new!

Think about this - when you need advice onsomething important are you going to go tosomeone young, with no life experience or areyou going to go to someone with some age,with years of life experience? Whom would youhave more confidence in?

The same thought pattern applies to thehorse. They may have a few aches and pains,but they still like to work and enjoy life, it justmaybe at a little slower pace.

I am pretty honest in telling people when Ithink they have the wrong horse. Not that Ihave always been right, but I take myprofession seriously and feel that I have a

huge responsibility to the public to keepthem safe. I know that at times I have upsetpeople, but I want them to be matched upwith the correct horse. I want to keep themsafe and enjoying their horses and one of thebiggest mistakes I see is the less skilled horseowner paired up with a young horse. If I don’tstate my opinion I don’t sleep well at night.I have seen to many instances where peoplehave gotten seriously hurt or are so frustratedthey quit. I have also had people who havelistened when I have given this advice and arestill riding today and enjoying their horses.

Having the right horse should be a wellthought out and serious consideration and anewer horse owner may need help with findingthe correct horse for their skill level. Many timesa new horse owner doesn’t know what it is thatthey don’t know, so it is a wise individual thatseeks council from a knowledgeable horseperson that is trusted.

I am not trying to drum up business here,but I am happy to help an individual find theright horse. The first thing I do is have themcome in so we can gage their ability, then wecan help in the horse hunt. Though this may costa little up front, it can save you from payinglater - literally thousands. A trauma center visit isaround $5000, a helicopter ride around $25,000,and that is if you survive. I am not trying to scareanyone here, but I have seen to many accidentsthat could have been avoided if the horse andrider had been paired up correctly or an olderhorse had been chosen.

I want people to take this very seriously.Horses are wonderful, but the horse experiencecan be a disaster if you don’t have the correcthorse and there is so much to consider. Even agood horse can get you into trouble, so unlessyou have the experience, an older horse is trulyyour safer choice.

If you already have purchased your horseand you are struggling you may have to partwith that particlular horse and get a differenthorse. I know that this can be difficult to do, butas you ride safely down the trail, relaxed andcomfortable, you will find that you have gottenover parting with the original horse and you arenow in the horse world to stay.

Stay safe and have a great spring!

Dennis Auslam of Redwood Stables inMorton, MN, trains both the horse and the riderthrough lessons and clinics. He runs a regularschedule of clinics for Confidence Building,Horsemanship and Cattle Work, includingRoping Clinics and has recently added aChallenge Trail Course to his facility.

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Herd Behaviour

by Craig Cameron

Like most prey animals, horses are herdanimals. They travel in small bands for safetyand companionship. There’s safety in numberswhen predators lurk. But just as important is thefact that horses are social creatures, interactingwith one another in a very strict and orderedsociety.

No matter how large or small the herd, hors-es develop a pecking order — a hierarchy orcaste system in which the entire herdoperates. They work through leader-ship. They learn their places in thepecking order and stay there untilsomething changes. When one horsegets crippled, sick, weak or leaves theherd, then each horse moves up in thepecking order. There’s always a domi-nant leader, a second-in-commandhorse, a third, a fourth and so on downthe line.

Submissive horses are very con-tent to be low on the totem pole. Itdoesn’t bother them. It’s just not veryimportant to them, it is important ormore instinctual for a dominant horseto be in charge.

Horses learn from one anotherand they’re incredible disciplinarians.When two horses clash over food orbreeding rights, they might fight; andwhile the squabble can be vicious at times, it’stypically over with quickly. Usually, one horseyields. The next time it comes time to feed orbreed, all the victor needs to do is pin his earsor turn his rump and the defeated horse willread the signs and give way.

In developing a relationship with your horse,it would behoove you to mimic herd behavior inyour own little herd of two. You can do so, not bytrying to work through pain or fear, but throughunderstanding. Sometimes to achieve under-standing, like the aggressive horse above, you’llhave to use discipline or firmness, but thelessons should have positive effects.

Your discipline shouldn’t be the enemy ofyour horse’s enthusiasm. Don’t discipline in away that creates fear. For example, whippinga confused horse never accomplishedanything, except to justify your horse’s fear. Hedidn’t understand what you wanted in thefirst place, and now all he knows is that he’safraid of you. He’s convinced now that you’rethe predator. Your aggressive actions provedthat to him.

One thing youshould realize is thathorses expect disci-pline. That’s the waytheir society works.Offending horses getswift kicks or bites

from their superiors. When the skirmish is over,law and order in the herd are restored. That’s notto say that you should kick or in any way getrough with your horse, but realize that you mighthave to use firmness at the appropriate time.

Discipline in a way that creates respect. Asharp tug on the lead rope and a demand for thehorse’s attention are more effective than severepunishment. Let the horse tell you how much or

how little discipline he needs. Correction is good,but encouragement is better.

Leader of the PackHorses are easier to teach than people,

because they have no ego to deal with. Thehorse doesn't care if you're the dominant one. Heexpects there to be a Number One. That's natu-ral for him. You won't bruise his ego or embarrasshim. He might test you. If he finds that he canwalk over you, run you off, get you to yield,then he'll do it. But if you assert yourself as thedominant one, he'll think, "Yep, you're the leader;that suits me just fine." He'll know and accept hisplace in the pecking order. You didn't have toscare him to create that respect. You just had towork with him like another horse would, withinthe herd dynamics, in this case, within the herdof two.

You can't change a horse's nature. He mightbe naturally dominant or naturally submissive.You have to work with a horse the way he is.Obviously, the way you'd deal with a dominantpersonality is different than what you'd do with asubmissive one. The dominant horse might

require more firmness from you just to get hisattention and respect.

Many people have problems with "herd-bound" horses. You'll never meet a horse thatisn't herd-bound in some way. That's natural forthe species. If your horse doesn't have anotherhorse to bond to, he might bond to you.

It's important when you work with your horsethat you give him a reason to find solace andcomfort with you like he would with other horses.If you don't spend enough time with your horse, ifhe spends too much time with the herd or hisbuddies, naturally the bond with them will bestronger.

You change that by becoming the leaderwhen you're with your horse. You should recog-

nize when your horse is in charge,when he takes over by ignoringyou, by walking over you, by turninghis rump to you, not giving you hisattention. You can't train a horseunless you have his attention. You'llhave to earn his attention, hisrespect, his confidence, his trust.These are things you can't makehappen. You do it spending timewith the horse and working with himcorrectly.

Three Levels — Physical,Emotional, Mental

Some horses are physically,emotionally and mentally very sen-sitive and you can't change that.Always remember that you're deal-ing with a horse on all three levels.

Most of us deal with horses physical-ly — we handle them, we ride them;but we don't do a very good job deal-

ing with them mentally and emotionally.By mentally, I mean the mind, which controls

the body, the legs and the feet. Your horse's legsand feet are what he uses to flee and fight with.If you control his mind, you've probably gotcontrol of his body, as well as his legs and feet. Ifyou can't control his legs and feet, it's a prettygood indication that you don't have control ofhis mind either. A horse that bucks or runs off isa good example of a horse whose mind isn'tunder the control of his rider.

You're also dealing with your horse's emo-tions. He can get bothered, bored, scared,unsure, happy, troubled — all these things, andthey all affect your relationship with your horse.For instance, within the herd, when one horsespooks, they all usually spook. So if you jump atsomething, your horse might very well jump too.If you're not afraid, then your horse will take hiscue from you. Your horse will sense if you're sureor unsure. Ultimately, you want your horse toface his fears, not run away from them.

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Tintagel Enterprises,Ltd. Launches New

Website To Feature EquineModels & Actors

Long well known for highly trained, athletic, andbeautiful horses, owner Sarah Hollis of TintagelEnterprises, Ltd. has launched a new talent web-site to showcase the artistic gifts of her mediatrained horses. With an easy to use design forindividuals, production companies, and agenciesalike the new site provides a photo gallery anddownloadable comp cards for each of the differ-ent horses that lists their statistics and skills.With each horse’s display of Athleticism, breedand color Rarity, and unsurpassed Talent theyhave become nationally recognized PerformanceA.R.T. equine models and actors.All Tintagel media performance horses aretrained by Sarah Hollis at her Equestrian facilitylocated in Westhampton, Massachusetts.Through verbal cues and body language, thehorses are taught to hold poses and offer expres-sions on cue. This enables the horses to performtricks such as the Spanish walk, standing onpedestals, rearing, bowing, liberty work, andmuch more. The most important lesson the hors-es are taught is having safe behavior on set bylearning to calmly and safely respond to anyunfamiliar objects or situations they mightencounter. Widely recognized for her equinemedia training expertise and the consistency ofthe horse’s performances, Tintagel has becomerenowned in the equine, fashion, and entertain-ment industries. Photographed by notables suchas Annie Leibovitz and Steven Klein the Tintagelhorses have graced the pages of fashion maga-zines such as Vogue, appeared in ad campaignsfor designers such as Ralph Lauren and Loewe,as well as appearing in television commercials,the latest being for Morgan Stanley Bank. TheTintagel media horses can also be seen interna-tionally in magazines and galleries from Londonto Sydney, Australia as well as being found onthe pages of equine and fine art books across theworld. With such versatility and dependable consisten-cy, Tintagel Enterprises, Ltd. is one of the fewbusinesses that has specialized in media trainedequine actors and models. To view who is cur-rently available for commercial advertisementand editorial purposes please visit the new talentwebsite at TintagelTalent.com a division ofTintagel Enterprises, Ltd. or for additional infor-mation please call 413-529-2413 or email to [email protected].

What is Saddle Up®for St. Jude?

Saddle Up for St. Jude is a fun, family-orient-ed fundraising event based around horsebackriding that raises money for St. Jude Children’sResearch Hospital. Typically, a Saddle Up eventconsists of a trail ride, but it can also includehorse shows and other equestrian events. Horseenthusiasts and the general public alike, havejoined together to hold Saddle Up eventsacross the country to help in the hospital’s fightagainst childhood cancer and other catastrophicdiseases. For a ride in you state visitwww.stjude.org/saddleup

Saddle Up for St Jude Event

June 4-5, 2010 - Lost Valley Lake Resort -Owensville, MoFriday Night: Fun Horse Show 7pm • Saturday:Noon Trail Ride • 4pm Hog Roast and AuctionPositive Spin Bandfor more info contact Paula [email protected]/saddleup314-606-9370negative coggins • camping • t-shirtssponsor sheets • Paula K Buchheit-DierkesNever sell your saddle, cause lifes a long,longride! St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


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It doesn't matter whether you ride horses forcompetition or pleasure, every owner wants asound, happy, willing partner for their mount. Themore comfortable the horse, the better he canconcentrate on his job and the more successfulyou will be at yours. But keeping a horse soundand healthy throughout the season can often bea difficult task. Have you ever slept on a bad mat-tress, worn uncomfortable shoes, or had stiffjoints after sitting in the truck too long? Howmany days does it take you to recover after a bigshow? I am sure you become crabby, irritableand unfocused. Imagine how your horse mustfeel!

A sore horse is more than unproductive, heis costly. The endless hours you spend trying to

perfect your riding, racing, or trail skillsare sure to take a toll on your partner.There is nothing more disappointingthan qualify for a major competition butyour horse becomes too sore to becompetitive. Do you scratch yourentries, or push forward? It isn't uncom-mon to see liniments, specialty pads,

magnetic therapy, joint supplements, ulcer med-ication, vitamins and pain killers at major compe-titions. If you compete, you probably have moremoney invested in maintaining your horse'scomfort than your own.

Sometimes the key to improving movementand avoiding unsoundness is as simple as elimi-nating the cause of the problem. Even a smallchange in routine can result in big problems foryour horse so it is expected that all the stressesof travel and competition will take a toll on hishealth and performance. Spend serious timelocating both the source of your horse's discom-fort and in making him comfortable with theinevitable stress of being on the road.

First examine his home environment. Is hisstall completely level, matted, and deep withbedding? If your show horse spends 23 hours aday locked in a box, it better be comfortable.Does he get an opportunity each day to stretchout and move naturally? Longeing is neitherstretching nor natural. Horses need to run andmove without restriction. How is the footing inyour work arena? Do you provide proper legsupport? Does your work saddle and pad fitproperly? Is your horse shod properly andregularly? Do you sit square and centeredwhen riding?

Next, write down all the changes that youforce upon your horse while preparing for, trans-porting to, and attending a show. Do you tie himlonger than normal to clip, wash and band? Nowonder he is crabby and has a neck ache afterbeing tied for 3 hours. Is he accustomed to wear-ing the blanket you put on? Does it restrict hisshoulder movement? Do you wrap his legs forany other reason than trailering? Are you able tofeed the same times and style as you do at homeor does your horse have to be tied to a trailer allday, eating unnaturally from a hay bag?

At rated shows, the majority of his “walking”is now upon pavement or cement. The trek to thewarm up and show arena doesn't help if he iswalking on pavement. His stall floor is probablycement – ouch! There is no opportunity for freemovement at all because there is limited spacefor longeing and warm-up. He is unable torelease any stress or tension. The show saddleand pad that you save for special shows are tightand stiff and you are drilling him in his “show” bit.His water tastes funny and there are lots ofstrange noises and smells that keep him fromrelaxing and sleeping at night. To add to that,you are sore, tired, crabby, hungry and nervous.

What to do? I take portable stall mats toevery overnight show. I walk my horse on grassand dirt as much as possible. My show saddleand pad are limber and comfortable for both ofus. The more grooming that can be done athome, the better. Show touch ups are done inthe stall (except for hoof polish). Horses thatare tied to trailers for single day competitionsare also tied to trailers at home. Eating lunchdaily from a hay bag on a trailer becomes routineand less stressful both physically and mentally.Any physical therapy (liniment, massage,magnetic, wraps) has already been tried athome for effectiveness and reaction. Imaginebuying a cure all liniment at a show only to haveit bump and blister your halter horse's legs!I allow for ample, free movement while warmingup and cooling down with no headset, nobacking, just stretching.

Some of you will read this and think that I amoverly cautious and the pampering is unnecces-sary. Your horse has spent thousands of hourstraining to make your dreams come true. Hedoesn't want his mane banded, he doesn't wanthis feet polished, he doesn't want to wear apolka dot slinky. He deserves the pampering!

Jennifer Lindgren has been an All-BreedJudge since 1985. She is an experiencedcompetitor who has earned Regional andNational awards in Halter, Western Equitationand Hunter. She loves all breeds of horses andkeeps her private collection in Grant Park, IL.contact: jenlind22msn.com



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AMHA Partners withthe 2010 Alltech FEI

World EquestrianGames

The American Morgan Horse Association(AMHA) today announced a marketing partner-ship with the 2010 Alltech FEI World EquestrianGames that will launch April 6, 2010.

AMHA will be working with the WorldGames 2010 Foundation, Inc. to promote the2010 Games by communicating ticket andhospitality opportunities to their membership.The Association will then receive a portion ofthe proceeds generated by their membershipthrough these efforts.

“We are very excited to announce thispartnership with such a terrific organizationas the American Morgan Horse Association,”said Terry Johnson, Vice President of Marketingand Sales for the Foundation. “This will allowtheir members to get involved in the 2010Games and support their Association at thesame time.”

“The Games will represent an unprecedent-ed opportunity for our nation's multi-facetedequine industry to showcase itself in a varietyof ways to spectators from around the globe,"stated Julie Broadway, AMHA Executive Director.

"AMHA is delighted to work with Foundation tooffer this promotion to our members.”

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Gamesare the world championships of eight equestriandisciplines recognized by the FédérationEquestre Internationale (FEI). The Games areheld every four years and this will be thefirst occurrence in the United States. The Gameswill be broadcast on NBC Sports, which hasmarked the largest commitment to networkcoverage of equestrian sport in U.S. televisionhistory. The 2010 Games are expected to havea statewide economic impact of $150 million,and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex,John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan andthe American Quarter Horse Association.

To learn more and to order tickets,go to www.ticketmaster.com/promo/irjypx.For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEIWorld Equestrian Games, please visitwww.alltechfeigames.com

Morgan Gold CupCelebrates 50 Years in

June!For two years, the Gold Cup Board of

Directors has been planning for their 50th

anniversary and they have some great things instore for exhibitors this year!

The show is giving away $50,000 in addedcash as well as cash awards for high-pointand reserve, $2,500 Ladies English PleasureChampionship for the UPHA Pink Ribbon class,and $250 qualifying classes with payouts tosix places deep! All this plus a trip downmemory lane, a golf tournament, and the ParkHarness and Park Saddle Incentive Program.This year's show will definitely have somethingfor everyone!

The 50th Anniversary of the Morgan GoldCup will take place June 15-19, 2010 inSpringfield, Ohio.

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16 May 2010 MIDWEST HORSE DIGESTMIDWEST HORSE DIGEST

Good grooming habits begin by paying closeattention to your horses health & nutritionalrequirements. Having your horses teeth floatedon a regular basis is crucial to their ability to chew& digest their food but it’s also important toremember that teeth that are too long and/oruneven can also affect your horses ability toproperly hold the bit and respond to what you’reasking them to do.

Having your horse on a regular wormingschedule is also a component of good grooming.Parasites can not only affect how your horsefeels, infestations can cause dull coats, hair loss,etc. so check with your vet or trainer and makesure your horse is on a regular worming sched-ule.

Your horse needs good quality hay and grainon a continual basis. Some people think you canonly feed alfalfa hay and that’s not true. A goodquality grass hay is perfectly acceptable. Theimportant thing to remember is that both hayand grain should be clean and free from moldand mildew.

Now let’s get into the nuts and bolts ofgrooming. I groom all my horses daily and I followthis regimen:

Step One: Use a small rubber curry andcurry them from head to toe on both sides toknock loose any hair, dirt and debris. The smallrubber curry will also stimulate your horses’ skinand bring the oil to the top of their coat.

Step Two: After you’ve used the curry youshould use a hard brush with stiffer bristles andbrush your horse from head to toe on both sidesto remove dust, dirt, loose hair and debris.

Step Three: Soft brush your horse from headto toe on both sides.

Step Four: Use a towel (preferably clean)and rub down your horse to remove any residualloose dirt, dust and/or debris.

Step Five: If you don’t already own one,invest in a full-body slinky and leave it on yourhorse all day long. The slinky will keep the dirtoff, keep the coat laying down and it will bring theoil up and give your horse a shiny coat. Slinkys,

as a general rule are lightweight andthey breath well so typically you canleave them on, even in hot, muggyweather however use common sense.Watch your horse on hot, humid daysespecially and if your horse is obvious-ly sweating and uncomfortable, removethe slinky.

Step Six: Bathe your horse with agood quality shampoo but don’t washthem with soap every day. Soap canhave a tendency to dry your horse’scoat and skin if used on a daily basis, Ialso suggest conditioning your horsestail, mane and entire body after you’veshampooed. If you’re working yourhorse and he/she gets sweaty, you cancertainly rinse him off without usingsoap.

Step Seven – Tails: We prefer topick through the tail hairs with our fin-gers first. This helps remove snags andonce the snags are out, we may follow

with a gentle brushing. Brushing can pull out tailhair and cause breakage so a gentle approach isalways best. I only use tail bags with my horsesas they are larger and it gives the tail breathingroom, which I think is essential in maintaining ahealthy tail.

We do braid our horses tails and I actuallyhave a video showing step-by-step the proce-dures I suggest, on my website.

Basically I begin by separating the long hairsout and I do not include them in the braid. Beginyour braid just below where the tailbone beginsand braid as far down as you can. Use a smallrubber band to secure the braid at the bottom.Place the tail in the tail bag and secure by run-ning the tail bag han-dle through the arearight above whereyour braid begins.

Step Eight –Braiding Manes:How do you know ifyou should or shouldnot braid yourhorse’s mane? Myrule of thumb….ifyou braid your hors-es mane and the hairbreaks off OR ifthere are excess,short hairs comingout of the braid afterthe braiding isdone….stop braiding! Anything that causes maneor tail hair to break should be avoided and thatincludes braiding.

Step Nine - Body Clipping: A lot of people askif I body clip my horses and the answer is…..Yesand No. It’s a confusing answer so let me explain:

I never body clip a colored horse because Idon’t think you ever get the same kind of shinycoat after body clipping. I prefer to put themunder lights and clip/trim long hairs on their face,legs, etc., as needed.

I DO body clip grey horses however becausetheir hair is thicker and coarser. Once I’ve body-clipped a grey horse, I will put some baby oil orolive oil in warm water and I’ll sponge them off,several times a day for a couple of days.Thisprocess helps put oil back in their skin and willhelp them have a shiny coat.

When I body clip, I begin by using a 40 bladeon their muzzle, ears and bridle path. I also cliplong lashes under and over their eyes.

I use a 10 blade to keep my horses headsclipped out, clip around the coronet bands and fora horse with dark legs; I’ll clip any long hairsaround their legs. For horses with whitelegs/socks, I’ll clip out their white socks.

Bridle paths are clipped and determined bybreed and preference and there is no standardrule on how long or short your bridle path shouldbe. If you’re in doubt, consult a reputable traineror your breed association for additional informa-tion.

After clipping, if you have access to a vacu-um system, rub it on your horses’ body like acurry to remove excess, loose hair. I personallyuse the Laube iVac for a variety of reasons,including the fact that it can be attached to a vac-uum system and the hair can be suctioned awaywhile you’re clipping. A little side-note: there isan illness called “Barbers Lung” that is causinga number of wide-spread, health related issuesthroughout the United States. The State ofCalifornia for instance is considering legislationthat would require groomers to utilize clippersthat clip and suction away hair simultaneouslyto prevent this illness.

I prefer using Laube Clippers for a variety ofreasons: they are incredibly reliable and durable,their blades oscillate giving a closer, cleaner cut,they’re lightweight and easy to handle and they

utilize a spring-clipblade. I could go onand on but you needto see and use theseclippers to reallyunderstand just howgood they are!

I’ve used hun-dreds of clippers inmy lifetime and LaubeClippers are thebest, without question.Laube has been in theClipper business forwell over 30 years andthey have a wealth ofexperience in the clip-per industry. Their

commitment to innovation and quality is secondto none and I’m proud to have the opportunity topartner with them.

Step Ten: Hoof Conditioner/Dressing: I applya hoof dressing to my horses’ feet each day as Ithink it’s a key ingredient in promoting and main-taining healthy feet. You could do this every otherday if you’d like, as long as you do it on a regularbasis.

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Good grooming habits are essential whetheryou’re on the trail, in the show ring or workingwith your horse in your own backyard. I’ve out-lined some of the basics in this article and if youhave questions or would like additional informa-tion, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or visit my website (www.tommy-garland.com) for additional videos and tips onproper grooming techniques.

About Tommy Garland: Tommy Garland has ridden horses all his life

and credits his trainer father, also named Tommywith teaching him much of what he learned earlyon about horsemanship. Tommy has spent thepast 30 years training Arabians and Half-Arabians but Quarter Horses, TennesseeWalking Horses, Paints and Mules as well. Histechniques have been universally accepted,respected and utilized by horse owners of allbreeds & disciplines.

Tommy had a very popular TV show, “CPRFor The Horse & Rider” on RFD TV for a numberof years and he Tommy regularly participates atclinics, expos and other equestrian eventsthroughout the United States, Canada andBrazil. Tommy is a regular contributor to severalpopular equine publications and his online clinicsand training DVD’s are valuable resources forany who loves horses!

Tommy resides in Virginia with his wifeDawn and children, Samantha, Katie andTBird (Tommy Jr.). For additional informationTommy’s products, training aids and DVDsand clinic and expo schedule, please visitwww.tommygarland.com or email us [email protected].




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Want your horse to be in balance? Of courseyou do! Last time we discussed our balance andhow to find it. Now, let’s explore a way to help ourhorse find his balance!

I have found that no two horses ever ride ortrain the exact same way. Why should they? Idon’t think there are two of me, which I am suremakes a lot of people happy, namely my family!Even though each horse is an individual I findthat I have a favorite exercise that helps them findbalance in our ride. It combines gait transitionsand directional changes. The horse that is inbalance is also a horse that is soft, calm andrelaxed! Those are great qualities to a happywell trained horse.

The neat thing about a dressage arena isthere are letters that help you have specificreference points in an arena. But you canachieve the same results with objects or coloredtape. At first using these reference points will

give you, the reader, an idea of the pattern I amfollowing. Later, when you practice on your own,you will find that they will also be a visual forhow close you and your horse are workingtogether. For instance, if you pick a certain targetto turn and reverse, but your horse takes 6strides past it before you can turn him, and whenyou do it takes over half the arena, then as youpractice you will find your horse turning betterand becoming more specific to your request. Youmight find the opposite, that he turns too quickand sharp, so your goal might be to have softerrounder turns. No matter what your horse isdoing, he will improve a lot even if the only thingyou do is try to become more specific.

Note: all the exercises are explained as if youare tracking in the arena in a clockwise direction

starting at letter C.EXERCISE 1Start riding clockwise at C. Ride the rail

around the corner at K to E. At E, make a niceround circle (or you can think of it as a loop) pass-ing thru X and back to E. Repeat at H, A, M, B, F,C and K. Do both directions. This pattern can bedone at a walk, trot and canter. It will help slowyour horse’s speed.

EXERCISE 2Starting clockwise at C. At K ride toward X

and then back to H, again at M, ride to X and thenback to F. You can increase the number of ser-pentine loops as well as making them full arena.The important part is to have a specific path youare riding to. If you want to make more serpen-tine loops, use a halfway mark between the walland the middle line (A & C), come off before K, atK is your half way mark, where you will returnback toward the wall at a point between E and K.Then your next halfway mark will be between Eand X, returning to a halfway mark between Hand E.

You can also ride the width of the arena in apattern like ribbon candy. Ride from C to K, at Kride back so you are turning toward B at F. At B,ride toward but hit the wall half way between Kand E. Riding past E, come off the wall toward B,but aim for the halfway point between B and M,then ride around past A, coming off at H, ridetoward A, back around toward M, coming off at M

and riding toward H but hitting the wall between Hand E, then riding across the arena to the pointbetween M and B.

These exercises help you think about whereyou are riding and require you to have to planahead! They also will start to help your horseimprove his balance by changing directions. Hewill start to respond softer to your steering aswell as level out and find his own balance as herealizes that you are not always going the samedirection and he is having to turn both to the rightand to the left. He will also become steadier ashe is able to make the changes of directions inmuch smaller spaces. This will help you be readyfor Exercise 3!

EXERCISE 3 You will go thru each letter in the arena in this

order thru all phases: C,K, E, H, A, M, B and F.

Later you will gocounter clockwise, but asin the other 2 exercises,these explanations areonly for traveling clock-wise!

Phase 1You are first going to make circles (or loops)

at K, H, A, M, F and C, just like you did inExercise 1 (lets call these clockwise loops foreasier understanding). At E and B you will bemaking counterclockwise loops. When you do theletters in order around the arena, you will find youwill be alternating at times between clockwiseand counterclockwise loops!

Phase 2You will make counterclockwise loops at K,

H, M and F. You will make clockwise loops at E,A, B and C. It is essentially the same as phase 1,just adding in more complicated loops at A and C.

Phase 3You will do the same as Phase 2 except you

will make counterclockwise loops at K, H, M andF. Clockwise loops at C, E, A and B.

These exercises will help your balance, youjust have to put your nose to the grind stone andpractice them! If you need personal lessons ortraining please contact me.

If you would like to see Caz and my specialride “The Little Paso Fino Stallion with the HugeHeart”, please Facebook me at [email protected]. You can see all our videos there inaddition to this special one.

Life is too short to keep trading horses. If youfind a horse you like, but have a few issues,instead of looking for a new horse and falling in

the same rut…why not look into where yourcommunication is failing? Learn how to create asuccessful life long partnership with your horse!You will find a new found freedom when youand your horse are speaking the same language!If you have any questions on training you andyour horse and you would like to be a part of aclinic or perhaps you would like to board yourhorse and become involved with ongoing lessonsand training opportunities, please call 608-868-5432. or visit www.Tracy-Porter.net.

I’d love to help you and your horse be thebest of friends and have and enjoy the samerelationship that I do with mine! Until next time,may you always…Ride Straight!

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SWANA has unveiled a beta version of thefirst online Marebook among North Americanwarmblood registries. The Online Marebook listsevery mare in SWANAs North AmericanMarebook, past and present, from Premium B toElite mares. Each mare listing includes themares four-generation pedigree, current status,owner contact information, and a list of herknown offspring.

This is a great tool for anyone looking to learnmore about mare lines, and is free for anyone toexplore its not limited to SWANA members only.

This project is currently in its infancy, and isconsidered a beta version. As the project devel-ops, photographs of the mares will be available,and people will be able to click through horses inthe mares pedigrees as well as their offspring, tolearn more information about those horses, theirpedigrees, and their accomplishments as well. Visit www.swanaoffice.org/Studbook/Mares.aspxto explore the Online Marebook. About SWANA:SWANA is the official Swedish Warmblood reg-istry of North America and operates with the fullsupport and authority of ASVH, the SwedishWarmblood Association in Sweden. Contact:Carol Reid, Director SWANA 575-835-1318http://www.swanaoffice.org

SWANA Launches FirstOnline Marebook

Recognition for Anglo-Arabians in 2010

The North American Anglo-Arabian HorseAssociation (NAAAHA) will again be honoringAnglo-Arabian horses competing at YouthNationals and Sport Horse Nationals in 2010.The top winning Anglos in all classes at eachshow will be awarded an embroidered cooler andneck ribbon, with a gold trophy also going to theSupreme Champions.

NAAAHA is again conducting their High PointAward Program for Anglo-Arabians that competein Working Hunter, Jumper, Eventing., Dressage,Sport Horse, Conformation, Endurance andCompetitive Trail. All shows/rides whether ratedor unrated will count towards these awards.Points are retroactive from 12/1/09. Details areposted on the website. Membership is required toparticipate.

Sponsorships of these awards are availableand are tax-deductible, as NAAAHA is a 501c(3)non-profit organization. Current sponsors includeAnglo-Arabians.com, Miranda Kuchera,Starstruck Farms, Greenbriar Farm, HerbstFarms and Bayview Farm.

Anglo-Arabians are the third oldest breed inthe world, having been bred in France as far backas the early 1800’s. The breed is comprised of acombination of Thoroughbred and Arabian blood,requiring no more than 75% Thoroughbred andno less than 25% Arabian to be registered. Anglo-Arabians are highly respected worldwide asexceptional athletes, especially in the Olympicdisciplines, and are ranked third in the world inthe sport of Eventing.

You can visit NAAAHA’s website,www.NAAAHA.com for more information, or call(410) 823-5579.

Emergency EquineAssistance

A new emergency serviceis being launched for peopletravelling with their horses.

Free to join, this is a net-work of equestrian people whoare prepared to “come to the

rescue” for other members stranded with theirhorses.

Vice-versa, equestrian people can nowaccess a network of people to call upon for assis-tance when they are out and about with theirhorses and run into trouble.

Equestrian people have, until now, not had aroad-side assistance or call-out network for whenthey find themselves stranded, either by theroadside, or at a venue away from home.Whether it’s a flat battery, flat tyre, or needing afellow member to collect their horses from theroadside, now there is a support network to takethe stress out of travelling.

The websites areCanada> http://sites.google.com/site/eea-

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brief form online. Each month, an updated list foreach state will be distributed.

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UHC's "OwnResponsibly"

Brochures NowAvailable

The Unwanted Horse Coalition announcesthe release of its updated Own Responsibly: TheProblem of the Unwanted Horse brochure.

The Own Responsibly brochure detailsimportant aspects of the Unwanted HorseCoalition, such as its key mission to educatehorse owners about owning and breedingresponsibly. The goals of the coalition are alsolisted within the brochure, with the vital objectivesbeing to 1) Raise awareness of the issue and itsconsequences, 2) reduce the number of unwant-ed horses and work towards eliminating theproblem, 3) Facilitate the exchange of informa-tion on adoption, care and alternative careers,and lastly 4) Provide information on life endingdecisions for equines such as euthanasia anddisposal.

“We have updated the brochure to reflect thegrowth the coalition has experienced, with newmembers and important new resources andmaterials,” said Tom Lenz, chairman of the UHC.

The brochure contains valuable informationon owning responsibly, the problem of theunwanted horse, and facts regarding theUnwanted Horse Coalition. It also includes a sec-tion of recent resources and materials, which areavailable for public use. All material included inthe brochure is pertinent information for horseowners and breeders, as well as organizationsand associations.

This third installment of the Unwanted Horse

Coalition Brochure, Own Responsibly: TheProblem of the Unwanted Horse can be found onthe UHC website at www.unwantedhorsecoali-tion.org. Limited hard copies can be requested bycontacting UHC director, Ericka Caslin [email protected] or by calling 202-296-4031.

The Unwanted Horse CoalitionThe mission of the Unwanted Horse

Coalition is to reduce the number of unwantedhorses and improve their welfare through educa-tion and the efforts of organizations committed tothe health, safety and responsible care and dis-position of these horses. The UHC grew out ofthe Unwanted Horse Summit, which was organ-ized by the American Association of EquinePractitioners and held in conjunction with theAmerican Horse Council’s annual meeting inWashington, D.C., in April 2005. The summit washeld to bring key stakeholders together to start adialogue on the unwanted horse in America. Itspurpose was to develop consensus on the mosteffective way to work together to address theissue. In June 2006, the UHC was folded into theAHC and now operates under its auspices.

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.Introduces Welactin®

Equine Fish OilSupplement

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplement SupportsOverall Equine Wellness

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., the makers ofCosequin® Equine Products, announces thelaunch of Welactin® Equine, an omega-3 fattyacid supplement formulated to support overallwellness in horses. Welactin Equine is a richsource of the long chain omega-3 fatty acidseicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosa-hexaenoic acid (DHA), derived from salmon andother cold water fish. Available in a 32 oz tip andmeasure bottle, the tasty peppermint-flavoredWelactin Equine is molecularly distilled for quali-ty, purity and safety.

“Horse owners know the benefits of takingomega-3 fatty acids for their own health and arelooking for a quality fish oil supplement for theirhorses,” commented Tara Cullen, equine productmanager at Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. “We areproud to offer veterinarians and horse owners asuperior product to help maintain overall equinewellness.”

For more information about Welactin Equine,contact Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. at 800-925-5187 or visit WelactinEquine.com.

About Nutramax Laboratories, Inc.:Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. develops nutri-

tional supplements for horses and small animalsto help improve their quality of life. Cosequin® isthe #1 veterinarian-recommended joint healthsupplement brand.* Proviable®-EQ is a digestiveaid that encourages normal gastrointestinal func-tion and health, and Welactin® Equine is anomega-3 fish oil supplement. To learn more, con-tact Nutramax Laboratories at 800-925-5187 orvisit nutramaxlabs.com,

*Source: Surveys conducted in the Fall of2002, March 2004, and September 2007 ofequine veterinarians who recommended oraljoint health supplements.

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“Good manners matter!”

Your mother may have told youthis countless times and guesswhat…she’s right.The fact is manners are also impor-tant when it comes to horses. Ourhorses must have the good man-ners to allow us to safely and effec-tively work with them for dailygrooming and health care mainte-nance. Good manners comethrough proper training and takingthe time it requires.

With proper ground manners,routine grooming procedures canbe safe and pleasurable for bothyou and your horse. You shouldintroduce these lessons to young

horses as part of their basic ground training, andto older horses whose ground manners mayneed some re-schooling. Introduce these lessonsin a safe, confined area such as the horse’s stallor barn aisle way. Your horse should be outfittedwith a well fitting halter and a longe line or leadrope.

Picking Up Your Horse’s FeetA horse must willingly let us pick up each of

his feet for daily hoof care and routine blacksmithwork. This is a good lesson to introduce in a stalland it can be easily be incorporated into yourbasic ground training sessions.

Use the “come to me” command to positionyour horse so that his right side is alongside thestall wall. This will give you an advantage to keephim straight and give you an extra measure ofcontrol.

Stand parallel to your horse on his near (left)side facing his hindquarters. Hold the longe orlead in your left hand and maintain a loose con-tact throughout the maneuver, but keep his headstraight. If he swings his head toward you, useyour left hand on the side of his head to gentlypush it back into alignment.

Start by stroking your horse’s neck with yourright hand. As he accepts your touch, extendyour stroke to his shoulder, then down his leftfront leg. Keep your body parallel to your horseand bend at the waist as you extend your touch.Your knees should be slightly bent to protect yourback and help you move with your horse.

Gently push your left shoulder into his leftshoulder to help him release the weight off hisforeleg. Keep your touch on his leg, moving yourhand down his leg. As he releases his weight,gently but firmly hold his leg between his pastern(located just below the fetlock joint which similarto our ankle) and his coronet band (the top of hishoof) to support his leg as he lifts his foot. Yourcontact on his shoulder and leg will help him tobalance.

He may be unsteady when you first introducethis lesson. If he is, be ready to move with him.Hold his foot up for only a moment or so, thengently replace it on the ground. Keep your touchon his leg as you relax your support at his shoul-der. Continue stroking him from his lower legback up to his shoulder as you praise him.

Picking up the hind leg is a little more chal-lenging because you still need to keep yourhorse straight even though you will be positionedfurther away from his head. Be precise in yourposition and aware of his reactions to stay safe incase he kicks.

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Start by stroking him with your right handalong his back, on his barrel, under his belly, tohis hip. When he accepts this contact, continuestroking him over his rump and down the backof his hind leg to just above his hind fetlock joint.Be careful not to unknowingly tighten thetension on the lead or pull his head toward youas you reach with your right hand to strokehis hindquarters. Extend your left hand towardshis head to keep the lead line loose.

Push your left shoulder against his hip tosupport him and encourage him to release hisweight off his hind leg. Extend your touch andrun your hand down his leg and gently, butfirmly grasp it just above the fetlock joint asyour horse lifts his leg. If your horse reacts bymoving his hind leg more than you’ve askedfor, move with him. Keep your contact as youlower his foot back to the ground. Stroke himback up his hind leg, to his rump, up to hisback as you praise him.

Repeat the entire lesson on your horse’s off(right) side. Remember to change your horse’sposition so his left side is against the stall wall.

These tips will make it easier to teach your horseto pick up his feet:

•Keep your horse positioned straight so hecan stay balanced•Keep his lifted leg underneath his body •Keep your touch on the horse even if hepulls away or resists. If you keep yourtouch, the lesson will improve each timeyou practice. If you release the touch, yourhorse will learn that he can avoid what youare asking.

A horse who has mastered this lesson willbe well mannered for daily hoof care. This isespecially important because it teaches thehorse to stay relaxed, which will allow theblacksmith to do his work.

Teaching your horse basic training lessonsis covered in “Advancing Basic Training”, thesecond tape in my 6-part Longevity VideoSeries.

Learn how to build a partnership with yourhorse from the ground up with PalmPartnership Training?. Ground training iscovered in detail in my Longevity TrainingSeries, and each maneuver is demonstratedwith several young horses. You can orderthis series and other helpful training productsat www.lynnpalm.com or by calling 800-503-2824.

Imagine some of the greatest team ropersin the world at the most prestigious OpenTeam Roping competition in the country. I waslucky enough to be there. The event was The28th Annual George Strait Team Roping Classictook place Friday and Saturday, March 12 & 132010 at The San Antonio Rose Palace, Boerne,Texas.

All competitors hoped for a chance to eachwin over $80,000 in cash, Custom painted 2010Chevy duallies, matched with Bruton trailers,Twister saddles, Resistol roping bags, Gist buck-les and Wrangler jackets. With nearly 470

teams, enthusiasm and excitement was at itspeak.

Friday’s roping rounds determinedSaturday’s finalists. Saturday started with atraditional prayer and national anthem, whichseemed so routine until the “Great Strait” rodeout. He graciously thanked all the sponsorsfor the event, then wasted no time in ridingthe entire perimeter of the arena, shakinghands with everyone, saying “Good mornin’,thanks for commin’”. Yep! I got to shake GeorgeStrait’s hand and say good morning’.

After two full days of hard core seriousroping and muscled up horses giving their all,the Grand Champions were Coleman Proctorand Jake Long. The two have been best friendssince toddlers and roped together since youngkids. This was the moment of a life time theyhad dreamed of. The cowboys threw their hatshigh in the air and rode gloriously to the endof the arena where they would be greeted andcongratulated by George. The rest of the dayconsisted of mega photos with the winners, Mr. &Mrs. Strait, and a number of others involved inmaking the event come together.

If you imagine George Strait as being asuper laid-back, super cool guy, you’re right. Hewas present during the entire two day event,and he is just as good a guy in person as he isup on stage.

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by Martie JacobsonLyme Disease is the fastest growing epidem-

ic in the world today and is much easier to treatwhen treated early. According to some experts,current testing for Lyme Disease misses 44 –56% of all patients tested, which means thatapproximately one half of all patients with activeLyme Disease receive false negative test results.There are also cases of false positives, too,depending upon the “bands” which test positivefor Lyme. That’s a bit too technical to get into, butit does happen, so folks can be treated for Lymewithout actually having it, which can be a prob-lem, too. Because of this, a diagnosis of LymeDisease relies heavily upon clinical diagnosis.The International Lyme and Associated DiseaseSociety (ILADS) reports that only 50% to 60% ofpatients recall a tick bite, the target rash is report-ed in only 35% to 60% and joint swelling typical-ly occurs in only 20% to 30% of patients.

ILADS identifies itself as a nonprofit, interna-tional, multidisciplinary medical society, dedicat-ed to the diagnosis and appropriate treatment ofLyme and its associated diseases. ILADS pro-motes understanding of tick-borne diseasesthrough research and education and stronglysupports physicians and other health care profes-sionals dedicated to advancing the standard ofcare for Lyme and its associated diseases.

Top Ten Tips to Prevent Chronic or LateStage Lyme Disease as published, in part, by theInternational Lyme and Associated DiseasesSociety.

Know that Lyme Disease is a nationwideproblem. Ticks known to carry Lyme Diseasehave been identified in all 50 states and world-wide. It is not just the deer tick which carriesLyme and related diseases. Ticks are foundwherever there is grass or vegetation. Sprayingone’s clothes with DEET and Permethrin-contain-ing insecticides (Permethrin is the key ingredientfor repelling and killing ticks,) wearing longsleeves and long pants and tucking pants intosocks continue to be the best ways to avoid ticksattaching to the skin. Always do a full body checkafter spending time outdoors.

Check your tick facts. Ticks can vary in sizefrom poppy-seed size nymphal (baby) ticks tosesame-seed size adult ticks and can carryother infectious agents including Erlichia,Babesia and Bartonella. Lyme Disease can bedifficult if that’s all you have, but even moredifficult to treat if these other infections andthey’re not treated at the same time.

Show your doctor every rash. The bull’s eyerash is the most common but there are manytypes of rashes associated with Lyme Diseasewhich can be mistaken for spider bites or skininfections. Take photos and see your doctorbefore the rash fades.

Don’t assume that you can’t have LymeDisease if you don’t have a rash. Lyme Diseaseis difficult to diagnose without a rash, Bell’s palsy,arthritis, or meningitis but you can still have Lymeand not have any of those symptoms. Manypatients experience fatigue, headaches, irritabili-ty, anxiety, crying, sleep disturbance, poor mem-

ory and concentration, chest pain, palpitations,lightheadedness, joint pain, numbness and tin-gling.

Do NOT rely upon test results only.Currently, there is no 100% reliable test to deter-mine if someone has contracted Lyme Disease oris cured of it. Physicans MUST consider apatient’s symptoms, health history and exposurerisks. Doctors experienced in recognizing LymeDisease will treat when typical symptoms arepresent, even without a positive test, in anattempt to prevent the development of chronic orLate Stage Lyme Disease.

Be aware of similar conditions. Chronic LymeDisease is called the “great imitator” of our timebecause it is often misdiagnosed as other condi-tions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue or anxiety. Ask your doctor tothoroughly evaluate you for Lyme Disease, evenif your tests are negative.

“Wait and See” approach to treatment maybe risky. Up to 50% of ticks in Lyme-endemicareas are infected with Lyme or other tick-bornediseases. With odds like that, if you have highsuspicion that you’ve been bitten by a tick, wait-ing to treat the disease has risks. An ounce ofprevention really is worth a pound of cure withthis disease.

Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion. It isworth getting a second or third opinion if you aresymptomatic and your doctor advises not to treat,or symptoms recur or persist after treatment.One symptom, perhaps a swollen knee, may notbe seen as one part of a much bigger condition.

Know your treatment options. Work withyour doctor not only in identifying and treatingLyme, but also to make sure that you don’t havesomething else.

Expect success. You should expect to getbetter. Do not accept the “watch and wait” prac-tice of stopping antibiotic treatment before youare well and then waiting for symptoms to clear oftheir own accord.

Finding a “Lyme literate” doctor anywheremay prove to be difficult. This is due, in part,because some doctors do not believe in long-term antibiotic therapy. However, that makes nosense to this author when that belief is in directconflict with typical, long-term antibiotic treatmentof other diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB.)Treatment for TB can go on for two or more yearsand is proven to work. HIV requires life-longtreatment. Even chronic acne can require yearsof antibiotic treatment but acne doesn’t kill youlike some of the very serious, above referenceddiseases do. There are well documented casesof long-term antibiotic treatment working verywell.

Ask any Late Stage Lyme Disease patientwhich of two choices are preferable ... endurethe debilitating symptoms of Late Stage LymeDisease, which can lead to multi-system involve-ment and even death, or undergo long-termantibiotic therapy which, more often than not,goes unpaid by insurance and can cost thepatient six figure amounts in some of the mostdifficult cases. Many families are financially

destroyed while trying to pay for treatment of thisdisease, yet they do choose treatment whenfaced with seizures, dementia, immobility, feed-ing tubes, loss of bladder and bowel control, lossof balance, and basically, loss of a normal life forthemselves and for those who love them.

In summary, if you have ANY reason tobelieve you’ve been bitten by a tick of any kind,seek medical attention immediately. Anyone canget Lyme Disease. This author’s 87 year oldmother-in-law was diagnosed with Lyme last yearand the only outdoor activity in which sheparticipates is to water her flowers daily. Thoseof us who spend the greater portion of our timetrail riding, walking through pastures, camping,hiking, walking our dogs or hunting are at MUCHgreater risk than those who do not.

Next month, part three of this series willaddress prevention and treatment of Lyme andassociated diseases in small and large animals.

The following organizations were listed inPart 1 of this series for your reference and arelisted again below. All of them offer tremendousinformation in the form of articles, pamphlets,books, testimonials and videos as well as provid-ing help in finding a Lyme literate doctor shouldyou need one.

The International Lyme and AssociatedDiseases Society: www.ilads.org

Minnesota Lyme Action Support Group:www.mlasg.com This is a statewide group whichmeets the second Tuesday of every month.

Lyme Disease Association: www.lymedis-easeassociation.org

Lyme Info: www.lymeinfo.netMinnesota Online Lyme Support:

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May is National Lyme Disease AwarenessMonth. You are encouraged to hang “Lyme”green ribbons from your trees, homes and busi-nesses and to also wear awareness ribbons tohelp create awareness of Lyme Disease. A walk-run will be held May 22nd in Forest Lake, MN.For more information or to participate, please goto www.mlasg.com

The award winning film, “Under Our Skin,”will be at the Sawmill Inn in Grand Rapids, MNin April 27th and May 3rd. Please call 218-244-0286 for information or to schedule your owncommunity viewing of the film. Under Our Skin isa sobering eye-opener. A Lyme Disease supportgroup, affiliated with the Minnesota LymeDisease Advocacy and Support Group, hasbeen created to service Northern Minnesotaand meets the second Monday of every month at6:30 p.m. at the Sawmill Inn.

Martie Jacobson is a free-lance writer whose30 year old daughter is bed-ridden with LateStage Lyme Disease. To read Elizabeth’s storyand for access to informational links go to:http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/elizabethfadling.Martie may be reached at [email protected]. She wish-es to acknowledge and thank all of the abovelisted resources for information included withinthis article.

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Performance Horsemanshipwith Richard Winters

Have you ever found yourself in one ofthe following real life scenarios? You and yourhusband have paid good money to ride in aclinic and both horses get frantic every timeyou attempt to ride in opposite directions. You’reriding in an arena and every time you startback toward thegate your horsespeeds up. Youare out on a longtrail ride and assoon as youturn back towardhome, your horsebecomes excitedand jigs all theway back to thebarn. You want toride out from thebarn and go fora leisurely trailride but encountera horse that will notgo forward and is attempting to rear, whirl, andrun back to the barn. Maybe you have askedyour reining horse to do a run-down throughthe center of the arena but rather than run in astraight line, it feels like there is a magnetpulling your horse off the line and toward thegate. Barn sour, gate sour, or buddy sour. Nomatter the label, it’s no fun! Let’s talk aboutwhat causes these behaviors and see if we cantry to counteract them.

Horses are creatures of habit and theyquickly pick up on routines. They soon realizewhere they experience discomfort and wherethey can be comfortable. They understand thatthe arena means work and that the gate leadsback to comfort. A horse learns quickly that head-ing back home from a trail ride means that workwill soon be over. Of course, they’re right! Wesubconsciously train them to understand wherethey have to work and where they can rest. Thefollowing suggested training tips will probably not

be the most convenient. However, they are sim-ple and can go a long way in balancing out yourhorse.

Don’t make a habit of riding out the arenagate and going directly to the barn after a work-out. At the end of your training session, ride to thefar end of the arena, stop, dismount, loosen yourcinch, and lead your horse back to the barn.

If your arena has more than one gate, exitfrom a different gate than which you entered.

When completing a ride, continue to ride pastwhere you would normally dismount and unsad-dle. Keep riding well past that area and then dis-mount and lead your horse back.

If your horse speeds up whengoing toward the gate, trot multi-ple figure-eights in front of thegate and then trot to the other endof the arena. Now, stop and restthere for a few moments.

If your horse is resistant toleaving the barn area, begin atraining session right there. Trotaround the barn, trailers, and

hitching rail and thenwalk out away fromthe barn quietly. Ifyou encounter resist-ance, trot more circlesaround the barnyardand walk away again. When yourhorse leaves the barn area willingly,ride out a ways and then dismountand walk your horseback to the barnyard.

When schooling,at a horse show,allow your horse tostop, rest, and relax

at the farthest pointfrom the gate that he

gravitates towards. When your horse starts look-

ing for his stable mate, head rightover to his pal and trot about adozen tight circles around him andthen take off and rest somewhereelse. Repeat this as often as nec-essary. After a while your horsewon’t be so inclined to want to bewith his buddy.

I imagine that you’re getting theidea! As with any training scenario, you simplymake the right thing easy and the wrong thing dif-ficult. If your horse wants to go to the gate, makehim work at the gate. If he won’t leave the barn-yard, make your horse work at the barnyard. Restwhere your horse thinks he should be workingand work where your horse would generally rest.Whenever I feel “magnets” drawing my horse toa certain spot – I begin using reverse psychologyto reprogram my horse and get him mentally bal-anced. A conscientious rider feels these things

and begins to nip it in the bud before it becomesa serious issue. Paying attention and taking a lit-tle extra time can turn your sour horse back intosomething sweet.

Richard Winters Horsemanship BiographyFor nearly three decades Richard has dedi-

cated himself to honing his horsemanship skillsand to passing this knowledge onto others. Hisvast experience includes starting literally hun-dreds of horses that have gone onto almost everyequine discipline imaginable.

Richard’s credentials include WorldChampionship titles in the National Reined

Cow HorseAssociation alongwith being an Arated judge. In 2007Richard was namedchampion of theWest Coast EquineE x p e r i e n c e“$10,000 ColtStarting Challenge.”He was also pre-sented with the2007 MontyRoberts EquitarianAward for outstand-

ing achievements inHorse/Human rela-

tionships. Richard was also honored to be namedchampion in the 2009 Road to the Horse - ColtStarting Challenge in Nashville, TN. In July of

2009 Richard wonthe Super CowHorse competitionin Santa Ynez, CA.Most recently hecompeted in Roadto the Horse 2010.

Much ofRichard’s work hasbeen accom-plished through thenumerous clinicshe conductsaround the country.He also enjoys

being a guest pre-senter at variousHorse Expo’s.

Richard, alongwith his wife Cheryl, reside in Ojai, California, atthe historic Thacher School where he currentlyserves as artist-in-residence. You can viewRichard Winters Horsemanship programming onDish Network Channel 9411 on Sunday’s andWednesday’s at 6:00 P. M. (PST). For more infor-mation about Richard Winters Horsemanshipplease go to www.wintersranch.com.

See the accompaning video in the onlineversion of Midwest Horse Digest atwww.horsedigests.com

From Sour to Sweet -

Fixing the Barn, Gate,or Buddy Sour Horse

Being at the gate is a lot of work.

Leading my horse out of the arena,rather than riding out, will keep

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Hyalogic SUPPORTS NRHA INSIDE

REININGThe National Reining Horse Association

(NRHA) is excited to announce that its signaturetelevision show NRHA “Inside Reining” will bebrought to you, in part, by Hyalogic’s HyalunProfor the 2010 season. Hyalogic’s 52-week commit-ment ensures that reiners can catch the actioneach week on In Country TV.

Hyalogic is considered a pioneer in the fieldof oral hyaluronic acid for joint support in animalsand humans. Eight years after its introduction,comes the next generation of oral joint support –Hyalun PRO which is designed with a higher con-centration of hyaluronic acid (HA) to assist inmaintaining healthy joints in competitive horses.HA is considered “nature’s moisturizer.”Extensive clinical trials prove its effectiveness inreducing joint friction, maintaining joint mobilityand lubricating joints.

Darren Landis, President of Hyalogic, says,“We’re proud to be a part of Inside Reining. Withexciting coverage of events like the 2010 AlltechWorld Equestrian Games and a full 52-weekschedule, there’s never been a better time to getinvolved. It’s a great partnership since Hyalun isbacked by some of the same NRHAProfessionals you’ll see on Inside Reining –Andrea Fappani, Bob Avila and SteveSchwartzenberger.”

ABOUT NRHA INSIDE REININGNRHA Inside Reining travels to the most

popular Reining ranches across the nation andgather tips from top Reining pros. The showoffers viewers a unique look inside the world ofReining, the men and women involved in thesport, and the lifestyles they lead. NRHA InsideReining is produced in conjunction with produc-tion company Sandbur Video of Jones,Oklahoma.

Reining’s most popular television showappears in prime time for thirty minutes, threetimes each week in 2010. Find it on In CountryTV – DISH Network channel 230 and DIRECTVchannel 344 each Monday night at 8:30 and11:30 EST and Saturday at 7:00 pm EST. Go toinsidereining.com for more information.

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Members of the National Reining HorseYouth Association are the future of the sport ofReining. The Reining Horse Sports Foundation(RHSF) is committed to providing leadership andscholarship opportunities to these youth mem-bers. At this time, RHSF is offering $10,500 inacademic and need-based scholarships forseven youth members. Plus, NRHyA is adding$2,000 in scholarships for participants inNRHyA’s Varsity Reining Club.

The increase in scholarship awards showsRHSF’s commitment to the future of Reining.RHSF President Frank Costantini says it’s anhonor to recognize the hard work of these youthmembers. “RHSF is proud to award these schol-

arships to such outstanding individuals. Theyouth program of NRHA has made a huge leapforward to really promote the sport among youngcompetitors throughout the world. We hope thescholarship program will help recognize ouryouth members and all the youth programsNRHA as to offer,” said Costantini.

RHSF Scholarships - Scholarship recipientswill be determined based on academic achieve-ment, future goals, involvement in NRHyA andNRHA and financial need. An applicant must be asenior in high school planning to pursue anundergraduate degree from a two- or four-yearinstitution or a trade and technical school and bea current NRHA member for at least two years.

Applications are now being accepted forRHSF scholarships. All applications must bepostmarked by June 15, 2010. Previous recipi-ents of the RHSF scholarships are eligible toreapply for scholarships until they are 25 years

old. The scholarship application may be down-loaded at nrhya.com/scholarships.php.

Varsity Reining Club Scholarships - TheVarsity Reining Club was established to engageyouth members and encourage them to becomemore active at both the local and national levels.This program offers NRHyA members opportuni-ties to contribute to the youth association in addi-tion to developing valuable life skills that willallow them to be successful contributing mem-bers of society. Scholarships will be awarded toJunior Varsity individuals placing 1st through 5thand Varsity individuals placing 1st through 8th.

Get More Information - For more informationabout the RHSF Scholarship program, go torhsf.com or nrhya.com. You may also contact theManager of RHSF & Youth Programs, BrianBendele at [email protected] (405) 946-7400, ext. 130.

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There are two main processes of teachingor learning, they are: pressure, release ofpressure (cues) and repetition. When we applypressure or cue a horse and they react correctlyto the pressure, we release the pressure orcue on them. When we apply pressure thereis energy and movement created, this is verybasic in the beginning stages of training. Astraining progresses and we gain more andmore control of the movement and the horse’sbody, we can direct that into the moves andmaneuvers we want. This is when our timingbecomes a key factor. When we apply pressureto the horse and we get the correct response,we must release the pressure instantly to clearlylet the horse know he has made the correctresponse. Example; if we apply pressure andpull on the horse’s reins to stop him, the veryinstant he ceases motion we release thepressure to reward him for stopping.

By releasing pressure we can create thedesire in a horse to do what we ask, again wewill use the stopping for an example; If the horsedoes not stop well. Instead of yanking on his

mouth or using a bigger bit,we want to make him want tostop. We can make the horsewant to stop because hethinks its a good idea. We try tokeep this approach on allphases of training. We pick upthe reins, apply pressure andset our hands, the horse willlook for relief from the pressure.His first reaction might be topush against your hands orthrow his head up, but just holdyour hand position with thesame pressure and he will findthe relief when he breaks at the

poll and drops his head. The first time he findsthe relief from the pressure he will probablystumble on it by accident, but the very instant hegives his head and stops, you release the pres-sure and give the reins back. By being consis-tent with your pressure and release of pressuretiming, he will start to look for that spot ofrelief. The horse starts to realize that if we take ahold of the reins and say “whoa”, if he stops andgives immediately to you he gets the relief frompressure instantly. It becomes a good idea to himto stop and he starts wanting to stop. Also, whenwe sit down and say “Whoa” on our horse andthere is no response, we have given them thechance to stop on their own. We then take ahold of the reins and softly draw them back tillthe horse stops, then we make them back upseveral steps every time they do not stop forus. It may take fifty times of asking first (bysitting down then saying “whoa”), then tellinghim by drawing in the reins and backing him.But, one time he will stop crisply for you whenyou give him the voice command. When hedoes, be ready, don’t pull on the reins, just drop

them and sit quietly and pet him. Clearly lettinghim know that was the correct response. Againby using this method we are teaching thehorse, not pulling, yanking on his mouth or usinga bigger bit. We are communicating with thehorse. These are examples, but they are alsothe principles we want to use in every area ofour training.

The next question we want to ask is howdo we apply pressure to our horse. Remember,we are teaching the horse and we want himto respond to us willingly, we are not forcinghim. We want to present it to him that whenwe ask for something, with time, repetition andconsistency, he wants to give us the correctresponse.

\When we first apply pressure to asksomething of him, we ask or apply very lightly,hesitating to give him the chance to respondto light pressure. On a horse that is just learningsomething new, likely he will not respond atfirst. Next, we will tell him with our pressure inthe form of a cue what we want. We will tell himby stepping up the pressure and slowly keepstepping up the pressure until even if byaccident, he takes one step in the rightdirection. Once the horse takes the first step,immediately release the pressure rewardinghim. Important note, when stepping up thepressure, be sure to keep the cues consistentand gradually increase the pressure.Remember, we are asking, directing andteaching. not demanding or forcing.

Repetition is the next major factor in ahorse’s learning. Once a horse understandswhat we are asking of it and how to give usthe correct response, then it is a matter of beingconsistent with our cue or pressure, timing andrelease of pressure, these train the horse for theresponse we want.

Now that we have a basic understanding ofhow horses learn and how to teach by pressure,release of pressure, for the next issue we willget started on the first lesson on our green orunbroken colt.

See you next month! Monty Bruce

Monty Bruce Training Center is a full serviceequine facility specializing in the “PerformanceHorse”, providing superior care and training forall your equine needs. Monty has a low pressurestyle of training that focuses on “teaching thehorse, not forcing the horse” and also works toteach the rider with motivational tips, theoriesand goal setting.

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Principles ofVaccinationA “standard” vaccination program for all horsesdoes not exist. Each individual situation requiresevaluation based on the following criteria:

*Risk of disease (anticipated exposure, envi-ronmental factors, geographic factors, age,breed, use, and sex of the horse)

* Consequences of the disease (morbidity/mor-tality, zoonotic potential)

*Anticipated effectiveness of the selected prod-uct(s)

*Potential for adverse reactions to a vaccine(s)*Cost of immunization (time, labor and vaccine

costs) vs. potential cost of disease (time out ofcompetition; impact of movement restrictionsimposed in order to control an outbreak of con-tagious disease; labor and medication if, orwhen, horses develop clinical disease andrequire treatment, or loss of life.)

Note: The use of antibody titers or otherimmunological measurements to determine ifbooster vaccination is warranted is not currentlypracticed in the horse as standardized tests andprotective levels of immunity have not beendefined in most cases. A correlation betweenantibody levels and protective immunity underfield conditions has not yet been identified.

Clients should have realistic expectations andunderstand that:

* Vaccination alone, in the absence of goodmanagement practices directed at infection con-trol, is not sufficient for the prevention of infec-tious disease.

* Vaccination serves to minimize the risks ofinfection but cannot prevent disease in all circum-stances.

* The primary series of vaccines and boosterdoses should be appropriately administered priorto likely exposure.

* Each horse in a population is not protectedto an equal degree nor for an equal duration fol-lowing vaccination.

* Protection is not immediately afforded thepatient after administration of a vaccine that isdesigned to induce active immunity. In mostinstances, a priming series of multiple doses ofa vaccine must be administered initially for thatvaccine to induce protective active immunity.

*All horses in a herd should be vaccinated atintervals based on the professional opinion of theattending veterinarian

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The clinic is the second in a series of clinicsthat will take place in different regions ofMinnesota through the Minnesota Horse WelfareCoalition’s Gelding Project. The project waslaunched in 2009 by the coalition, of which AHSis a part, in cooperation with the MinnesotaAssociation of Equine Practitioners. Its goal is toeducate horse owners on the care of their horsesby providing assistance and education to currentand potential horse owners and law enforcement.The Minnesota Horse Council provided a grantfor the project.

Individuals who qualify to bring a horse(s) tothe free clinic are from certified equine rescues orstallion owners who can’t afford the cost of geld-

ing, have been invited to participate by their vet-erinarian or have been referred by the AHSHumane Investigations team. Jack (male don-key) owners are also eligible.

Stallions must be halter broke with twodescended testicles and be in good health. Coltsmust be at least four months old. All stallionsmust be in good health and be held off feed for12 hours prior to the procedure. Procedures willbe performed by University of Minnesota veteri-nary students under close supervision of area

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32 MIDWEST HORSE DIGESTMIDWEST HORSE DIGESTApril 2010

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Howdy Folks,For our inaugural installment of ACTHA

News it seemed to me that only an interview withKaren VanGetson would be appropriate. In twoshort years the American Competitive Trail HorseAssociation has grown from an idea, to a nation-al organization boasting over 5,000 members.Last year ACTHA, with the combined efforts oftheir members and Affiliates, donated $100,000to horse charities and rescues; and is on track todonate $500,000 this year! They’ve grown fromtwo sanctioned rides that first year to over 300already scheduled for this year.

How did anything so amazing happen? Thebirth of ACTHA can be traced back to the springof 2004 when Karen answered Carrie Scrima’sad seeking help to exercise her horses. As theyrode and worked together, and became closefriends, Carrie kept talking about a sport shevisualized, which is now ACTHA. Carrie had rid-den thousands of miles in endurance competi-tions, and loved it. But she also realized thatthose long hours in the saddle were a little lessinviting than they used to be. But the competitorin her wouldn’t relent. Karen grew up in the sad-dle exploring trails in the forest of Camp Lejeunein North Carolina where her father was stationed

as a Marine. She happily told Carrie of riding forhours, many times bareback, swimming herhorse, navigating treacherous creek crossings,dragging logs out of the way, and picking her waythrough dangling vines.

As the two friends swapped countless storiesof wonderful times spent with their horses ideasbegan to take shape. Carrie’s competitive spiritand Karen’s trail horse savvy blended together topaint a clear picture of a sport that could offercompetitors, both rider and horse, the thrill ofcompetition within the simple joy of an easypaced trail ride. Easy enough so folks could enjoythe scenery and their friends, yet challengingenough to satisfy the competitor in them.

One day as they loped along in the earlymorning Texas Hill Country sun Carrie asked,“Why don’t we just do it? Let’s start a sportwhere people can ride with their families andfriends and tackle a few obstacles. We can evenhave judges at the obstacles and keep score ofthe riders and horses!”

“We’ll keep records of the riders and theirhorses and create a registry. Carrie, let’s figureout a way to make this happen!” Was Karen’sresponse – And so it had begun.

The story goes they spent the rest of that daysitting with their horses by a stream under theshade of a massive cottonwood discussing inearnest how they could make their dream a real-ity.

Karen has a degree in computer science andhad spent years in the corporate trenchesdesigning software for clients. Her strategic mind

sprang into action and she began creating thelogistics of an organization that could be bothexciting and manageable. For the next severalmonths Carrie and Karen devoted themselvesinto launching what they called at the time thefirst Competitive Trail Challenge – CTC for short.Together they shared the work, which they neverconsidered work, of advertising, contacting folks,finding insurance, making and distributing flyers,and securing the location for their first organizedride. In the spring of 2008 Woodrock Ranchlocated in Bluff Dale, TX hosted the first CTC.

But that was only the beginning! There were38 horse and rider teams at that ride, and Karenand Carrie knew already they had embarked onsomething fantastic. They immediately beganto brainstorm to discover ways to make it evenbetter. To create an organization that wouldmatter – An organization that would benefit horseowners and horses alike. Karen built the firstwebsite called CTC. It offered a place whereeverybody could find the rides, dates and loca-tions. She posted competitor’s scores, entryforms and other pertinent information The fall of2008 Woodrock Ranch hosted the secondCTC… Their dream was beginning to take hold.This ride had 75 horse and rider teams.

After the first season they knew they mustcreate an association and track the horses fortheir lifetime. It was at that time that Carrie saidshe wanted to make it more than that. Why notbuild such a powerful organization that we couldgenerate funds to start a retirement home for trailhorses, she asked. They spent some time inves-tigating that and soon realized they could domore good by creating a system that woulddonate to already existing retirement farms andrescues and horse charities. Without hesitationthe two friends dove into building the infrastruc-ture that would allow ACTHA to donate to horserescues and charities all across the USA. I askedKaren what is your one wish, “We want to makea dent in the unwanted horse world. I’d like toknow that ACTHA can tangibly feel and know thatthey made a difference in the world of theunwanted horse.”

With the upcoming June 13, RIDE FOR THERECORD targeting $100,000 raised for horsecharities in one day…My friend I think you’vealready made a difference! Currently seventy-fivepercent of ACTHA rides are fund raisers for char-ities!

But they are not stopping to rest anytimesoon. With each stride forward Karen and Carrieset even loftier goals, and with remarkable, if notunbelievable tenacity they set out to meetthem…exceed them.

I asked Karen what makes her the happiest.She said, “That ACTHA is getting so widelyknown that anybody who can trail ride is able toenjoy their horse and take part in fun competi-tions, and that our CTCs can encompass anykind of rider, from the fierce competitor whowants a national record to the occasional riderwho wants to be with family friends and take inthe scenery.”

How could Carrie Scrima have known her lit-tle Help Wanted ad would be the answer to herdream of helping thousands of horses and peo-ple nationwide? Aren’t we glad Karen VanGetsonwas the one to answer that ad?

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Horses, mules and cowboys all have to learnpatience. I’ve learned you can’t hurry anythingand have success with your animal. Have youheard the old saying “The hurrieder I go, thebehinder I get”?

When we rush training or any activitywith our stock we are setting the stage for awreck, or at least an unfulfilling ride. It’s timeto slow down and read your horse’s bodylanguage. When you come to the gate is herelaxed and eager to see you or has he thrownhis head and tail up and headed to theopposite end of the pasture? Also, pay attentionto your reaction to his behavior. If you blowup, start yelling and chase after him youhave become a predator in your horse’smind and he can’t get far enough from you.On the other hand, if you respond to his runningoff by slowly walking toward him for a fewsteps, stopping for a moment, and thenrepeating this process your horse will mostlikely be curious and begin to lower his headand start to move in your direction. Slow, quietand easy patience is the key to success.Remember Sally, my mule? If I hadn’t beenpatient with her when I wanted to touch hershe probably would have run all the wayback to Iowa by now. By being willing to workwith her patiently I have been able to grain hertrust and we are building a strong relationship“on her time”.

The need for patience works both ways. Asyou learn about some of the tools I use toteach my horses patience keep in mind “it’ll befine”.

When I work with my horses and mule Iexpect them to be patient. There is no excusefor a horse standing at a trailer pawing theground or the trailer and generally acting like aspoiled brat. It doesn’t matter if he is alone or ina strange place, your horse needs to stand qui-etly.

The best method to teach a horse to bepatient is to tie him up. I find the “tree of knowl-edge” to be a valuable tool. I will let my horsestand at the tree for hours after a trail ride ortraining session. I tell my guests the tree talks tothe horse while he is standing and contemplatinglife, it really does. When you finish a ride it isgood for the horse to have some downtime.He gets a chance to think about the ride. Youare also teaching patience when you let himstand quietly. Think about your after-ride routine.Most folks get in from their ride, hurry up andget the saddle off, brush the horse and turnhim loose in a pen with a full feed bunk. It’s agreat reward for your horse and he loves thischain of events, so guess what happens nexttime you go out on a ride. That’s right; whenyour horse senses that he is headed back“home” he finds a new gear. You are pulling toslow him down and he gets anxious and upsetwith you because you are keeping him awayfrom rest and the feed box. In your horse’s mindthere isn’t much that could be more importantthan no work and a pail of sweet feed!

Another tool I use on all of my horses isthe simple tie stall. When farmers and ranchersused horses to pull their wagons and implementsthey never knew what a box stall was. They usedtie stalls. This system made chores easy andefficient for the farmer because he had a feedmanger in the front of the stall and all the wasteto muck out was behind the horses. Typically ateam would stand in one stall beside each other,making it easy for the farmer to care for and har-ness them. When the horses were not workingthey were in their stall, day and night. This washome.

A big benefit of keeping horses in tie stallsis the way they will behave.They are very quietand patient, no stomping around or pulling back,just calm and comfortable. I also observe my

horses are more content tobe alone. When I take ahorse out for a ride and leavehis neighbor in the next tiestall behind it doesn’t seem tobe a big deal and that’s a goodthing.

Last summer I trained anappaloosa mare, Missy. Herattitude was “all is well as long

as everything goes MY way”. As soon as I wouldask her for anything the battle was on. Shehad a real bad habit of pawing and stompingthe ground like a spoiled child. This is unaccept-able behavior, so after many hours of standingat the tree of knowledge wearing hobbles shefinally realized she could stand still. Also, if shewas not on the trail or at the tree she was in hertie stall, day and night. By the time she wasdue to go home she was a changed lady. Herowner was amazed and wanted to know how Imade it happen. I explained the program andhe is now building tie stalls at his stable.

Hobbles are another great tool I use to teachpatience. This is one of the first things I do whentraining a new horse. Lots of guests here atHCR have come to understand the many bene-fits of hobbles. First, your horse learns to standquietly, anywhere. It’s nice to be able to removethe bridle and let your horse graze while youstop on the trail for lunch. You don’t have tolook for just the right tree to tie him to andyou don’t have to worry about him damagingtack or the tree. Another huge benefit is if yourhorse gets tangled in wire that’s been left onthe ground he will be more likely to figure outthat standing quietly and waiting for help isbetter then fighting the restraint and getting hurt.

After observing my horses hobbled I havehad many guests request I teach their horsesto accept hobbles. Most are amazed at howquickly their stock learns. It usually only takes afew minutes.

Tie stalls and hobbles are great tools to helpyou and your horse. They certainly are not newor complex. They’ve been used for so manyyears for good reason, they work. If you wantto see the tie stalls I use at HCR you cancheck out some pictures of them on our website,www.haycreekranch.net. They’re very simpleand inexpensive to build.

If you want to own a quiet, patient horse athome and on the trail, try some of theseage-old methods. I’m sure “It’ll be fine”.

Use trail riding to benefit your partnership.It’s fun and relaxing for you and gives yourhorse a job he can succeed at, a greatcombination. With increasing confidence andtrust between you andyour horse, remem-ber, “It’ll be fine!”

Doug and JodyLindgren own andoperate Hay CreekRanch near Nemo,SD. Doug rides 2-10hours every day,spring, summer andfall, training horses tobe great trail horses.You can visit theirwebsite at www.haycreekranch.net

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Ask Mary: My trail horse won’tcross water. How can I teachhim to do that?

Water crossing can be a daunting task for askeptical horse. It helps to understand some ofthe reasons behind your horse’s fear. First thereis the footing issue. Maintaining good solidground underneath you means survival to thehorse. Lose your traction when a predator isaround and you could lose your life! Nearwater, the footing can be slippery or muddyand make your horse scramble for that solidground. Factor in poor depth perception andyour horse can’t tell if that mud puddle is teni nches deep or ten feet deep.

Rather then wait for the next trail ride; takea little time to train your horse to be comfortablecrossing water before you try this out on thetrail. Start with a puddle, not the Mississippi river.It’s spring; there should be puddles aplenty topractice on. Enlist a friend with a calm, steadytrail horse that goes through water to help you.Just having that calm horse around can helprelax your horse for this training.

Begin by having your horse stand, facingthe puddle. Let your horse watch the steadyhorse walk back and forth through the puddle.Then have your horse follow the steady horsethrough the puddle once. Now there’s a trickto this. You have to follow closely and yourhorse has to be locked on the horse in front ofhim and in the following mode. Just like thosetourist trail horses that follow nose to tail upand down the mountains. So start your followingat least 50 feet from the puddle. Remember tobreath and not anticipate a refusal. If you feelyour horse start to slow down or hesitate, sitback on your pants pockets and urge him forward with your legs. It may take a coupletries but you should be able to get your horse tofollow another calm horse through the puddle.Repeat this until your horse calmly follows thehorse through the puddle. When he is calm, takea break and reward him.

Now it’s time to try it solo. Use the very samepuddle he has already been through. Haveyour friend on the calm horse stand on the otherside of the puddle. Your horse’s natural inclina-tion will be to be with the herd (the other horse)and in order to get to the herd he has to cross

the puddle. Take your time with this, stay calmand relaxed. Slow, steady and in control is thekey. Don’t look down at the puddle; it will causeyour horse to stop. Keep your chin up and lookahead to where you want to go. Once he goesthrough the puddle make sure to give him a bigreward. Set the same exercise up to returnacross the puddle.

Once you have conquered puddles moveon to something a little bigger like a smallstream or get your horse to put a few feet intoa lake. Follow the same procedure as you didwith the puddle. Be mindful that your horse couldlunge forward or try and jump the stream sokeeping it slow and in control is important.

This method of using a calm horse to helpkeep your horse quiet and in control is the waythe Cavalry trained their new horses to acceptcannon fire and the noise of war. They would pairup an old steady cavalry horse with a fractiousnew one. The new horse learned from the calm

confidence of the seasoned veteran.Mary is a Mounted Police instructor and a

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Question: Hi Julie,I have a question about pawing. I am a new

horse person I have had my Arabian/ QH geldingfor 1yr now he is 6 yrs old and when I got him hewas perfect in every way except he was veryhead strong. I have been taking lessons with atrainer so I can be taught the proper way to workand ride him. He has been at the same place now

for a yr and it seems he ispicking up habits and onebeing the worst is pawing,he paws as soon as I walk inthe barn or as soon as hesees me walking toward thepaddock, he is often gettinghis foot caught in the buck-ets, (they have been movedall over his stall) I have triedall kinds of things not to rein-force this behavior (such asno treats if he does this), Iwont take him out to groomhim if he paws and some-times when I am groominghim it seems he paws rightat me. The barn managerwants to use hobbles on himand I am not sure if that isthe right thing to do, can yousuggest anything I can do tostop this behavior? I do seehim every day we do have a

fair to good relationship he does test me fromtime to time but I don't know if what I am doing iswrong and makes him do this. I know I have a lotto learn so I am sure part of his problems isbecause of my lack of knowledge. If you haveany ideas they would be greatly appreciatedThank you,Tina

Answer: Dear Tina,Pawing is a com-

mon problem and it is acommunicative gestureon the part of the horsethat means that he isfrustrated and wants tobe moving. And yes,people contribute to thisbehavior in severalways. Probably the factthat you give him treatsat all is a big cause. Hehas learned to associ-ate you with a handoutand when he sees youhe is very anxious toreceive his treat (thefeeding of treats erodesyour leadership over thehorse). I would suggestthat you not give treatsat all- ever- and that willhelp to resolve thisproblem and other prob-lems that you are hav-ing with leadership withyour horse. There arenumerous articles onmy website about theproblems that hand-feeding treats causeand once people under-stand the horse's

behavior better, theygenerally will stop giv-ing treats (you'll findvery few professionalhorsemen that givetreats to horses).

Another commonsituation that exacer-bates the horse pawing

is that when he paws he gets attention from you.Horses are just like kids sometimes- they wouldrather get negative attention than no attention.So if every time your horse paws, you come tohim to stop him, he begins to think he is control-ling your actions (and he is) and getting you tocome to him and keep him company. Therefore itis best to totally ignore his pawing and only cometo him when he is quiet.

Like most trainers, I am a big believer in the"patience post." We will leave young oruntrained, ill-mannered horses tied at the hitch-ing rails for hours each day. In the beginning thehorse will fuss and paw and carry on, but eventu-ally he will learn that his fussing does him nogood and he will learn to stand tied patiently. Thismay take a week or two, but eventually he'll learnto have patience when he is tied. Using rubbermats at the hitching rails will help prevent a horsefro digging a big hole when he paws.

There is certainly nothing wrong with hobbletraining a horse and in fact, many people thinkthat all horses should be hobble broke so thatthey learn not to fight restraints. This way if thehorse is ever caught in the fence or a rope, theywill not fight it and injure themselves. Just makesure your hobbles are soft, comfortable and wellfitted and that whoever is helping you is knowl-edgeable about training a horse to hobbles.There was recently an article in WesternHorseman about hobble training a horse (sum-mer 2004). Craig Cameron, a clinician fromTexas, makes my favorite kind of hobble. Theyare made of re-braided cotton rope and are verysoft and easy on the horse's legs.

One more thought on your pawing problem:you need to do more ground work. Your horseshould know to stand still without moving a footwhen you are around him or when you ask himto. Your horse should not be moving at all whenyou groom him and if he is, it is an indication thathe has poor ground manners, is disobedient anddoes not think of you as his leader. There arenumerous articles on my website about groundwork and teaching ground manners to yourhorse, but you'll probably need some on-site helpto do it with your horse. Groundwork done wellwill always result in a quiet, more responsive andwilling horse that is focused on you and totallyobedient to you.

JG

Julie Goodnight has more than a quarter-century of horse training experience. Her variedbackground ranges from dressage and jumpingto racing, reining, colt-starting, and wildernessriding. She teaches "Classic Skills for a NaturalRide" and travels coast-to-coast and beyondto film her award-winning television show,Horse Master, as well as to appear at horseexpos, conferences and clinics. In 2008 she wasnamed Equine Affaire's Exceptional EquestrianEducator--one of only three awards ever given.Visit www.juliegoodnight.com.

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Kristin Dickerson, Oklahoma’s TulsaChannel 8 Morning News Anchor, joined othercelebrities for this year’s Reining Horse SportsFoundation (RHSF) annual “Celebrity Slide”. Theevent helps the children from the Make-A-WishFoundation of Oklahoma. Kristin came to theSooner State from Las Cruces, New Mexicoon an athletic scholarship to ride for theOklahoma State University’s Women’sEquestrian Team where she earned an individualnational championship.

As a morning news anchor, we imagine youhave a disciplined schedule. Did your years ofriding for the Oklahoma State University’sWomen’s Equestrian Team give you some earlylessons that help with your career now?

My time with OSU certainly helped prepareme for my early morning anchor shift. For the lastthree years, I’ve woken up around 2 O’clock inthe morning to be at work by 3 and on televisionat 5 a.m. But technically I only get up a couplehours earlier than I did in college.

While at OSU, we had 6 a.m. workoutswhere we’d lift weights and run, then I’d go toclass, and then head out to the barn to ride for amajority of the afternoon. After a full day, I’d headhome to study for several hours, eat dinner, andgo to bed.

OSU instilled in me a strong since of disci-pline, work ethic, and pride in what I do. The teamalso helped me realize that when I put my heartinto something, it will pay off in the end.

You earned an individual national champi-onship when you rode on an athletic scholarshipfor Oklahoma State. How has riding changedsince then?

A lot has changed since I was on the teamfrom 2000-2004. When I rode on the team, OSUcompeted with the Intercollegiate Horse ShowAssociation (some colleges have equestrian club

teams and this is where they com-pete) and National Collegiate AthleticAssociation, now they’re strictlyNCAA. I’m not an expert on theresults of that change, but it seemslike the competition is incrediblytougher.

Thanks to their coach, LarrySanchez, I was able to walk-on theteam as a freshman and then earn ascholarship the following year. Now,the team spends more time recruitinggirls from around the country; it’svery similar to how colleges recruitfor football or basketball.

To my surprise competition cloth-ing has changed tremendously, Irealized that while preparing for theCelebrity Slide. After a lesson withJared, he asked what I planned towear and I told him with excitement

that I had a great vest that I used to wear in col-lege. He gave me a look that said “oh no,” andtold me I could borrow an outfit of Heather’s (hiswife). I still don’t know why vests are out ofstyle—I love vests!

You had to give up riding to devote yourselfto your career. What did itfeel like to sit on a horse againafter a few years of giving upthe sport?

It felt great! I was so hon-ored and thrilled to get theopportunity to ride again, andto ride for a good cause.

I had a really hard timeadjusting after my time on theOSU Equestrian team. My liferevolved around the sport, itwas all I did. The NRHA Derbywas my last collegiate competi-tion, and when the competitionwas over I didn’t want to leavethe barn—knowing that itwould be the last time I’d be ona horse for at least severalyears.

When I first started my job,I had limited time and incomeand I didn’t know how to keepup with the hobby. So when Iwas asked to participate in thefundraiser? back in the saddleat the biggest reining horsecompetition there is? I wasoverwhelmed and incrediblynervous!

I started my preparationsfor the competition with Tulsatrainer Sean Johnson, and itwas a humbling experience. Inthe years since I’d ridden con-

sistently, I totally lost my seat. It seemed like mymind knew what my legs and my body were sup-posed to be doing, but they didn’t seem to work!It took several weeks of riding with Sean until mybalance came back and I was more comfortablein the saddle.

You were one of the celebrities riding at theReining Horse Sports Foundation for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You teamed up with topReining trainer, Jared LeClair, to prepare for thecompetition. Was it important for you to workwith the right trainer and match up with the righthorse?

I couldn’t have asked for a better match up.Going into this competition I had a lot of anxietyabout getting on a horse again. When I found outthat my trainer was one of the top five moneyearners in 2008, I was that much more nervous.But once I spent some time with Jared and hiswife, Heather, my anxiety disappeared. My hus-band and I drove down to Pilot Point, Texas, totrain with him for two weekends and they treatedus like family (they even took us to a friend’s fam-ily bar-be-que). I also learned that in collegeJared rode for the University of Findlay, andearned a reining national championship.

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I couldn’t have asked for a better match up.Going into this competition I had a lot of anxietyabout getting on a horse again. When I found outthat my trainer was one of the top five moneyearners in 2008, I was that much more nervous.But once I spent some time with Jared and hiswife, Heather, my anxiety disappeared. My hus-band and I drove down to Pilot Point, Texas, totrain with him for two weekends and they treatedus like family (they even took us to a friend’s fam-ily bar-be-que). I also learned that in collegeJared rode for the University of Findlay, andearned a reining national championship.

Jared didn’t just sharpen my skills but healso worked on my confidence on a horse,specifically getting me comfortable with goingfast and stopping hard. It also seemed like hetuned-up the horse with me in mind. As my skilllevel increased, the horse got sharper with me.

The horse Jared picked for me was perfect:RR Superstar owned by Daniel Dugan. Star isdeaf and so he needs cues that are more handson. That style is perfect, because the horses Irode in college used more body aides than verbalques, so it worked perfect. When I get back intoriding I’d be lucky to find a horse like Star.

At the Reining competition, you rode againstLyle Lovett, William Shatner and Christi Proctoramongst other celebrities who regularly ride.Can you give us any advice on how you handledyour nerves?

Before the competition I got the chance tomeet all of the celebrity competitors, and all ofthem were so incredibly nice! That really helpedwith my nerves.

The biggest thing that helped with my nervesbefore my ride was something I hadn’t plannedon. As I walked into the arena the announcer toldAustin’s story: he’s 7-years-old, was diagnosedin 2005 with a brain tumor, survived five surger-ies and 33 radiation treatments, and is now inremission.

Hearing his story, and seeing his picture upon the arena’s big screen, was a great reminderof why I was in that arena. Austin’s fight made athree minute reining pattern seem minimal, thatreality calmed my nerves immediately.

As a competitive person, is it easier for youto compete and ride now or is the pressure to winstill important? Are you “easier” on yourself now?

I’m certainly not easier on myself, but I ammore appreciative of the person who beats me.In my senior year at OSU I created a mantra formyself, “work as hard as you can, leave nothingto chance, and it’ll all work out.” So as long as Igive it 100%, it’s okay if I get beat. After workingas hard as I could to win this competition, it wasmy honor to get beat by Lyle Lovett . . . not justbecause he’s “Lyle Lovett,” but because his pat-tern was breath-taking! After watching his ride,my goal was second place.

I don’t know if I’ll ever fully be able to put mycompetitive spirit on idle, especially in a competi-tion like this. I wasn’t just competing for myself; Iwas representing Jared, Star, Star’s owner, andmost importantly my Make-A-Wish coach, Austin.During my training I had to keep remindingmyself to relax, “this is just a fundraiser.” But it’snot. If I win, so does Austin.

Did you have to exercise or stretch beforeyou started riding again?

For the past few years I’ve done Bikram

Yoga, which is a huge help with balance andstrength. But after I got back on a horse for thefirst few times, everything was sore: my leg mus-cles, my rear-end, everything! So the first fewweeks I spent some extra time trying to stretchmy legs out. It’s amazing the amount of musclesyou use when you’re riding, no other exercisecan replicate it (except the Thigh Master, I usedone in college to help strengthen my legs forEnglish riding and it worked wonders).

When you took up riding again for theReining competition, did everything come back toyou “like riding a bike”?

It took the whole month of training to getused to riding again, and I still wasn’t 100 per-cent. But when I first walked into the horse barn,the smells of horse manure and sawdust mademy riding career seem like yesterday.

Are there any equestrian products that youuse and recommend to our readers?

I’ve used Mane n’ Tail shampoo and condi-tioner on my hair since I was little and still think itworks great.

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Ask The Vet:

SkinConditions

Spring is in the air . . . and so come theallergies, biting insects, flies, etc. Skin conditionsare certainly aggravating, but more so whenthey include your horse. Dr. Etta Bradecampandsweres questions on the topic of skinconditions. Fot even more questions andanswers visit the AAEP website atwww.aaep.org/ask_the_vet.php

Question: My gelding (Tuff) has two scarco-sis spots on his shoulder, one above his eye andunder the neck. I have tried topicals, but theyhave not worked. I have a biopsy scheduled inMay. Any suggestions? Is this something thatcould turn fatal? Tuff is now 12-years-old andstarted with a sarcoid on his shoulder probablyabout eight years ago. Then two more appeareda couple years later. He got one above his eyeand another under his neck probably two yearsago. Over the weekend, I found another on hisbelly and one on the side of his groin. I’m worried.My plans are for the veterinarian to biopsy themsoon. The ointment that the vet gave me to put onthese areas a few years ago didn’t help. I havetried Listerine and lately Emu Oil and Tea Tree oil;but I’m making them bigger rubbing hair off withtoothbrush.

The shoulder spots are round and smooth,while looking much like ringworm. His neck andeye were a little bumpy but they are both smoothand hairless now.

Answer: Due to fact that your gelding has what appear

to be numerous sarcoids (an examination by yourveterinarian and a biopsy is required for a defini-tive diagnosis), that he has had them for manyyears, that he has several of them and that previ-ous therapy was not successful, will require acomprehensive plan formulated by your veteri-narian and followed through by you to successful-ly treat your horse. Sarcoids can be difficult totreat sometimes and not every treatment is effec-tive for every sarcoid. The treatments that havebeen used to treat sarcoids successfully include:

* Xxtera (a topical ointment);* A series of chemotherapeutic injections

(typically cisplatin, carboplatin or 5-Fluorouracil);* Cryotherapy (freezing);* Surgical removal (typically used in conjunc-

tion with chemotherapeutic injections);* Surgical removal and freezing in liquid nitro-

gen of one sarcoid and then transplanting numer-ous small pieces of the frozen sarcoid under thehorse's skin to elicit an immune response andhopefully regression of the other sarcoids. Sinceyour horse has several sarcoids, this treatmentmay be a possible option for him.

There are no quick, fast and easy treatmentsto treat all sarcoids. Working closely with yourveterinarian will be important to achieving a suc-cessful outcome for your horse.

Question: My thin-skinned Arabian gelding,also has four white stockings) has had a problemfor the last ten plus years. On the front of his rear

legs he get a scrungy soft skin that gets to look-ing grey in color and when I soften it up with anti-fungal soap and use a soft curry brush, it comesoff with the hair. My gelding also becomes tenderto that area. It is not urine burns, as one veteri-narian suggested years ago. I have wrapped therear legs, used every concoction suggested,even sourkrout juice to no avail. It is much worsein the summer even in low humidity (we live inPhoenix, Arizona). It all started about twelveyears ago when he had a bout of scratches. Anysuggestions would be appreciated as I havecome to the end of my rope, but want the horseto feel better.

Answer:Based on your description, your gelding may

be suffering from a chronic dermatitis that may bebacterial or fungal in origin. I would recommendhaving your veterinarian collect several samplesof the hair and attached skin and submitting themfor bacterial and fungal culture and examination.Treatment would then be based on those results.While this may not be the problem, we need tostart here and rule out any infectious causes. Dueto the chronic nature of the condition, I would notexpect a "quick fix" type solution, but if we candetermine the underlying cause and develop atreatment plan, you may be better able to man-age the condition. Your veterinarian may also rec-ommend consulting with a dermatologist to helpdiagnose the underlying cause.

Question: What is the best way to keep hors-es comfortable when they become itchy and startto rub their faces practically raw? I am using flyspray on the horse's entire body and applying anantifungal/antibacterial on the areas he rubs real-ly bad. I also use the fly spray in addition, but howcan I stop him from being so itchy all over hisbody?

Answer: Click To ViewThe behavior you describe is most likely due

to an allergic reaction that your horse is having toone or more allergens. These allergens includepollens from weeds, trees and grasses as well asinsects, mites, molds and danders. To identifywhat allergens your horse is allergic to, intrader-mal skin testing is recommended. Once theoffending allergens are identified, allergen-specif-ic immunotherapy (ASIT) "vaccines", which areused to hyposensitize the horse, can be formulat-ed for your horse. Your veterinarian may refer youto a dermatologist for this testing and treatment.

The most important part of controlling yourhorse's itchiness, especially if it is due to a hyper-sensitivity to insect bites, is fly control. Examplesof typical environmental insect control recom-mendations include the following: Moving thehorse away from standing water, compost,manure piles and cattle; Using fly sheets andmasks sprayed with permethrin as a repellent;Stabling during the dusk and dawn hours whengnats are typically at their worst; Employing boxfans within stalls, time-released insect sprays,and 32 x 32 per 2.5 cm meshing.

Recommended fly repellents include:· Knockout LA®, Zonk it®, War Paint®, and

Amigo Fly Sheet® are effective products· Fly sprays are most effective when combin-

ing permethrin, sunscreen and silicon (If a fly-spray does not contain sunscreen it is quickydeactivated by the UV light when your horse goesout in the sun.)

· Avon Skin-So-Soft® bath oil diluted 50:50

with water· Avon Skin-So-Soft Big Guard Plus IR3535®

lotion with sunscreen· Products with DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-tolu-

amide) solution at approximately a 15% concen-trate

Other treatment options include:1. The addition of an antihistamine such as

certirizine to your horse's treatment plan.Certirizine works best when the horse is main-tained on it for the entire season that he is itchy.It is not as effective when given after the horse isin an outbreak.

2. When you first notice your horse getting anitchy spot apply a topical steroid spray such asGenesis topical spray to decrease the itchiness inthe affected areas. An ointment such as panalog,which contains both steriods and antibiotics, maybe beneficial to reduce the itching. If your horsehas scratched his face bad enough to have rawor infected skin, consult with your veterinarian todetermine if special treatments are needed to getthe secondary bacterial infection under control.

3. At times, your veterinarian may recom-mend the use of systemic steroids if your horsecannot be controlled with the other treatment thatyou already have in place.

4. Placing your horse on a supplement thatcontains Omega-3 essential fatty acids such asPaltinum Performance Skin and Allergy supple-ment.

It is important to discuss all of these optionswith your veterinarian so that the best plan can beformulated for your horse.

Question: My yearling colt has warts all overhis nose. My vet says they are self-limiting, butthe colt's for sale and I want to get some pictures.Is there anything I can do to get rid of them soon-er?

Answer: Your veterinarian is correct; the warts are self

limiting and should resolve spontaneously in 60to 100 days after development. If the warts mustbe removed in a short period of time (a couple ofweeks) cryosurgery has been recommended asthe treatment of choice. Chemical cautery hasalso been described. I would recommend dis-cussing these options with your veterinarian ifyou feel that the warts must be removed.However, I agree with your veterinarian that theyare self limiting and they will resolve on their own.If there are other horses on the premises (espe-cially younger horses) it is best to isolate theaffected horse from the others to prevent thespread of the warts. Do not use the same groom-ing supplies on other horses and do not allowthem to share feed and water buckets. Goodhygiene can help reduce the spread of the warts.

The opinions and answers expressed byeach attending veterinarian during the "Ask theVet" forum are solely their views and opinionsbased on their practice and not those of theAAEP, and should not be used as substitution fordiagnosis from your local equine veterinarian.

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brown dun gelding, started riding and driving. 2 coming2 year old geldings. 1 grey and 1 brown. Ready to start.

All excellent breeding, family raised. 515-243-3807 days, 515-238-2745 cell

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HALF- ARABIAN /NATIONAL SHOW HORSE/Sweepstakes Nominated -Angel Kisses RegalBasque+/ x Contessas Wine2001 National Caliber MareSuitable for a JuniorRider/Driver or Equitation. [email protected]

IOWA GOLD STAR AUCTION NOMINATED!Half-Arabian 2009Purebred Chestnut gelding.Momentum NA x OFWVeronyka (RSD DarkVictory)816-678-5807

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WISH UPON A STARR- HALFARABIAN, IOWA GOLD STARAUCTION NOMINATED - SirSpattson x Greta Starrbo TM(GG Bask Starr) Extremely nicemare, lively, well-mannered!BLACK with 4 whites!Pprofessionally trained. Shown inHalter and Western Pleasure. 816-678-5807, [email protected]

AA DESPIERTA, EliteWinner of the GANADORTrophy, (Despierto xArdorosa del Greco)$15,000 Andalusian Infoal to US NationalChampion 3rd level dres-sage horse "Legado".Sheis carrying a "sexed" male foal.Available in utero for$10,000 262-249-8870 [email protected]

URGEL III. PROVENPRODUCER OFMOVEMENT! ANCCERevised, 16.1 hands (DanesIII by Maja VII). His foals areof consistent quality and havehis conformation, power,movement, kindness, andlove for people. 940-686-0910 [email protected]

For Sale

RARE OPPORTUNITY! 67 acre dream property, justwest of Alexandria,MN. Commercialhorse stable.Possibilities- horsestable,camp ground,mixed use develop-ment. $499,000 -218-943-9180 Mn. Lakes Realty of Alexandriahttp://www.flexmls.com/link.html?req94qdfymp,4,1

2009 Twister 4 Horse GN 8X32 7'6" Tall, with 14'SWSlide Out, Knotty Alder, 20"TV, Copper Sinks, WesternPackage, Ducted AC, 6 cu ftRefrig., Microwave,Recessed 2 Burner Stove,Large Bathrm with lots ofCloset Space, 888-263-7212, www.cannonfallstrail-ers.com

SPOTZ SENSATION,Homozygous! Exotic, Tall &stretchy! Only known grand-son of both Hot August Nite& Chubasco! Great motion,fantastic temperament,Multi Championship Winner. 715-210-5371

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ORIGINAL HORSEPAINTINGSArtist Lisa Kosmo218-834-3482 [email protected] painting is drawndirectly on canvas then painted with acrylics.

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: BAILADOR DG. GREYSON OF SANTENO KDWLots of action in the frontand push from behind. Thisis a colt with substantialbone and an upright neck.Perfect for [email protected]

FAMOUS ECHO SCA - 2001Bay Tobiano AmericanSaddlebred Champion Stallion,direct son of Saddlebred stal-lion, The Color of Fame.16 HH,Tested Homozygous, Doubleregistered ASHA and PtHA .715-210-5371

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ZINNIA BA ANDALUSIANMARE (Despierto xZinnia) US ReserveNational ChampionAndalusian Mare$15,000. Well startedunder saddle, GreatBroodmare, ProvenShow Horse [email protected]

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For Sale - WAGON - Saw-mill Lumber - Small case running gear, Excellent condition. Set of harnesses - fitsquarter horses, all leather, Various Carts and harnesses.

1 high wheeled cart, harness. 515-243-3807 days, 515-238-2745 cell

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Riding Horse Sale/Auction Sat. June 19, 2010 at J & J Paints and Quarter Horses, Dodgeville, WI. 40 top quality Trail & Show. APHA/AQHAHorses & ponies riding/driving. Call for Catalog(608) 341-8144, www.jjpaintsandquarterhorses.com

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Upcoming EventsRemember, call before your dirve5/ 8 & 9 - Jefferson, WI - Wisconsin BuckskinHorse Assn / IBHA, Kathy Yager 920-568-1111or [email protected]

5/8-9 - Upper Midwest Endurance Ride - GlacierTrails Ride - Palmyra, WI, Mona Radtke - 608-222-5200, [email protected]

May 11 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN -507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.com.All Breed Horse & Tack Sale

5/14-16- Upper Midwest Endurance Ride, Runfor the Border, Wolf Creek, WI., Darlene Molitor,320-597-2147, [email protected]

5/14-16 - Sherburn MN - I 90 Open Barrel Race& $2400 Purse Slot Race.-Barrel Race - Futurity- UBRA - [email protected] - 715-857-6343

5/15 - North Branch MN - MBRA Open JackpotFundraiser Start at Noon Fir -Barrel [email protected] - 651-277-1095

May 15 & 16 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN- 507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.com.South Paws K9 Dog Show

5/15-16 - Upper Midwest Endurance Ride-DeadDog Creek, Kinmundy, IL., Linda Mowrer, 618-839-3632, [email protected]

5/15-16, 2010 Osceola, WI NVRHA clinic &competition, clinicians: Jay & Jena Henson,contact Rick & Lyla [email protected] 715-248-7243

5/21/10 - MN, Pine City, Heidelberger Arena,Barrel Race and Pole Bending, 5PM Exhibitions,7PM Start time - (651)464-6460 [email protected]

5/22/10 - MN, Pine City, Heidelberger Arena,Rodeo - MN High School - 6PM Start time(651)464-6460 - [email protected]

5/22-23 - Upper Midwest Endurance Ride, MyOwn Backyard (AHDRA I) - Wyanet, IL., LoriWindows - 815-878-4555 [email protected]

5/21-23, 2010 - Entering the Realm of Possibility- Women's Retreat - Eagle Valley Equestrian,Fountain City WI. Heather at 608-687-9534 [email protected];www.groundspringcoaching.com

5/29-5/31 Memorial Showdown All Breed &ABRA Show. Jefferson County Fair Park,Jefferson, WI. 8:00a.m. Kyle Raabe 414-940-0375 [email protected], www.swbuckskin.com

May 29 – 31 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN- 507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.comUSTRC Team Roping

5/29-30 - Morton, MN - Confidence Clinic withDennis Auslam, Level I & II, 507-943-3355 or

www.redwoodstables.com for more info

5/29-5/31 Memorial Showdown All Breed &ABRA Show. Jefferson County Fair Park,Jefferson, WI. 8:00a.m. Kyle Raabe 414-940-0375 [email protected], www.swbuckskin.com

6/5-6- Palmyra, WI - Upper Midwest EnduranceRide - ApDRA - Dawn Haase, 262-495-8105,[email protected]

6/ 5-6 - UMBHA-IBHA show - Jackson CountyFairgrounds, Black River Falls, WI - AQHASpecial events, Heading, Heeling and Tie-Downroping - Michele Giraud 608 343-5690.

June 5 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN - 507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.comTCHS Select Gelding Sale*

6/5-6- Pelican Rapids, MN - Bismarck -Maplewood West - Charlotte Tuhy, 701-526-3734, [email protected]

June 5-6 UMBHA-IBHA showJackson CountyFairgrounds, Black River Falls, Wisconsin-AQHA Special events, Heading, Heeling andTie-Down roping. Contact Michele Giraud 608343-5690.

June 8 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN - 507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.comSummer Special All Breed Horse & Tack Sale

EAU ClAIRE BIT and SPUR OPEN SHOWSCHEDULE - 10409 West Cameron St, EauClaire, WI - June 12&13, July 10&11, August21& 22. Sept. 11& 12 - www.eauclairebitand-spur.com , 715-833-2086

June 12 & 13 - Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN- 507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.comSummerfest Saddlebred Horse Show

6/19-20/2010 NE, 20th Annual Ride the RidgeTrail ride - historic Fort Robinson, NE, (308)432-3841, [email protected]

6/19th, 2010 - J & J Paints and Quarter Horses,Dodgeville, WI. - Riding Horse Sale/Auction.-Phone bidding welcome. Sale catalog - June1st. www.jjpaintsandquarterhorses.com - 608-341-8144

June 19 & 20 Simon Arena - Cannon Falls, MN -507-263-4200 - www.simonhorsecompany.com.MPHA Horse Show

6/13, 2010 - Minnesota Walking Horse Assoc.Open House and Horse Sale,Crow Wing CountyFairgrounds - Brainerd, MN\[email protected] or 218.568.4153

6/18-20 -Upper Midwest Endurance Ride,Forestville, MN, SE Minnesota, Dianne Schmidt,507-545-9937, [email protected]

6/18-20, 2010 Newcastle, WY Today’s HorseNVRHA clinic & competition, clinicians Bob &Dolly Wallace Bosque Farms, NM Contact: DebBlack 605-716-5000 or [email protected]

6/19-20 - Upper Midwest Endurance Ride,Prairie Smoke, Bismarck, ND, Deb Kolegraf, 701-258-6347, [email protected]

6/19-20, 2010 Valley City, ND NVRHA clinic &competition, clinician: J.J. Ryberg contact:Wyatt Zaun, [email protected] 701-840-0104

6/ 25, 26, 27 - Jefferson, WI - WisconsinBuckskin Horse Assn / IBHA / NSBA, KathyYager 920-568-1111,[email protected]

7/ 3, 4, 5, - Illinois State Buckskin Association2010 Heartland Holiday Circuit Shows, 8:00 am.Contact Dan Vincent 815-562-9552. Openclasses offered for non-IBHA horses. PACApproved. www.freewebs.com/illinoisbuckskin

July 10-1 - UMBHA-IBHA Show Jackson CountyFairgrounds, Black River Falls Wisconsin.Contact Michele Giraud 608 343-56907/17 & 18 - Jefferson, WI - Wisconsin BuckskinHorse Assn / IBHA, FIVE JUDGES, Kathy Yager920-568-1111 or [email protected]

7/24-25, 2010- Wessington Springs, SD NVRHAclinic & competition, clinicians: Don & EliseUlmer contact Kamber Ulmer [email protected], Bill Krech, 605-291-9398 [email protected]

7/21-22- Nevis, MN NVRHA clinic & competi-tion, Strait Rail Ranch, clinicians: Jay & JenaHenson contact: Greg Booth and VickieKettlewell 218-828-8895 [email protected],Susan Heyvaert, 763-479-1895 [email protected]

9/1-12 - Nevis, Minnesota NVRHA clinic & competition,Strait Rail Ranch, clinician: Mike Major contact: Terry& Shirley Lund, [email protected], Susan Heyvaert, 763-479-1895, [email protected]

Minnesota Pinto Horse AssociationShow Schedule

July 9-11- 3 days, 4 Judges - Red Horse Ranch,Fergus Falls - *WIN A KENSINGTON BAG SET*Field Representatives - Mahlon Bauman - 612-508-6832 & On Site PtHA Abby Duncanson- 612-877-0338 - Registrations Mary Noonan -402-920-0455

August 6-8 - Jubilee of Color Show - MNEquestrian Center, Winona *CO-PRODUCEDWITH MIN-I-KOTA PINTO* - Jubilee ShowCommittee Christine Peterson 320-493-3435 - *Special Awards * 3 FULL DAYS * 3 judges * 4sets of points

September 11 & 12 2 days, 4 Judges - RedHorse Ranch, Fergus Falls - *WIN A MIKEBRAY SADDLERY MIRROR* Stabling Ron &Karen Clark - 763-682-5324 - Show OfficeManager - Ed Neu 763-477-5027 - Visit ourwebsite www.minnesotapinto.com

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