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the position of your horse's head Tight back

and neck, ears, tail, the way he Hollow or arched back

moves... and then progressively Tucked, tight hindquarters

more subtle things like the eyes Tight tail

and nostrils. J tail

You need to get to know and High, tense tail

learn to read the signs of Swishing tail

negative thoughts and emotions Tense ribcage

in your horse as well as the Shallow breathing

positive ones, both on the ground Holding breath

and when riding. Know that Rapid breathing

every horse is capable of having Forceful snorts

all of these emotions and Can't stand still

behaviors given the right Quick, tense stepsHow do you know if your horse Horsenality; it's an important

situation, so it's our job to bring Refusing to moveis happy? He can't wag his tail key. Find out what makes your

out only the positive ones. Shrinking away from youlike a dog, smile like a human or horse tick a Horsenality

Turning away from youpurr like a cat, so how can you Report can help you if you're

Unhappy, Upset, Disturbed Want to bite or kick youtell? struggling with this so you

Horses tend to have unhappy Doesn't want to touch you, or Being a horse lover, I really can bring out the best in him or

expressions when they are you himcare about how my horse feels in her on a more consistent basis.

afraid, bored, irritated, have lost his relationship with me. Does he Remember, most horses don't

respect for the rider/handler or like to be with me, be taught by like being told no, so learn how Left-Brain Extrovert feel pressured against their will, me, perform with me? So I put a to become the Ambassador of Encourage his ideas, use energy, to a greater or lesser degree.lot of effort into seeing life from Yes by taking care of his needs be provocative, have fun. High headmy horse's point of view and first.

Tight under-necksetting things up for success. Right-Brain Extrovert Wide eyesDoes that mean sometimes my Body Language Encourage your horse to move if Staring eyeshorse is unhappy? I'm sure there Most people have learned that he needs to, then give him Inward-looking eyesare times, but I'm not paralyzed ears back means watch out, that something to focus on. Flared nostrilsby that. I try to catch it early and the horse is going to bite, charge,

Wrinkled nostril(s)then become more conscious of kick but reading a horse's Right-Brain Introvert Tight mouthhow I caused it in order to avoid it body language is not something Go with his need to go slow, stop Grinding teethnext time. Most important, I take many people learn to make an art or think about things; be gentle; Chomping jawresponsibility for my horse's of. I think it's vital to become wait for him to breathe and ask Foaming mouthbehavior when with me, good at reading horses because questions. Popping lipsbecause he was fine until I the sooner you can tell what's

Drawing lips backshowed up! going on, the sooner you can Left-Brain Introvert Waving tongueadjust your approach for more Go with his need to be slow at Tight, tense earsThings that make horses happy positive results.

first but be mentally fast. Wait Laid-back earsWhat makes one horse happy As you learn to read horses at

for the question; get him Ears out to the sideis not necessarily what makes increasingly refined levels you mentally engaged. Rapidly flicking earsanother horse happy. Horsen- start to notice the little things like

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Improve Reading

Your Horses

Emotional Experssion

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because he was

fine until

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undermine your status as a how reading the telltale signs as

leader with your horse, both in early as possible will help? It's

the moment and in the longer easier to snuff out a little spark of

trouble than a wall of flames.term.

But here's the real savvy: Learn Nine times out of ten, when a

to not make your horse go there! horse gets upset, backing off the

How can you keep a smile on pressure is the right thing to do.

your horse's face, have him want And don't let anyone tell you that

to engage, to communicate, to the horse will think he's won.

play, to perform? That's the He's a prey animal, and if his

quest ion tha t keeps me safety or dignity feels threat-

fascinated with horses and ened, he's going to run or defend

completely enthralled with himself. So back off, help him

never-ending self-improvement. settle down, restore the trust and

If we do what the horse needs, make a fresh start. It will work

he'll give us what we desire.better that way. And can you see

Happy, Relaxed, Willing Responsive

Horses tend to have a positive Stays connected

Faces youand inquisitive expression when

Comes over when he seesthey are doing something that is

youtheir idea. That's why the Parelli

psychology of Cause your idea

What to doto become their idea, but

When you see your horse's understand their idea first is so

expression change from positive powerful. It's not just about

to negative, what should you do? doing nothing or giving them

The first thing is not to panic! If treats. It's about how they feel you start to worry, you'll find about you in the relationship as yourself shrinking back and their friend, partner, protector relinquishing leadership, and and teacher.that brings on a whole other set

of behavioral changes in your Level head (withers)horse. Right-brain horses get Stretched neckmore worried and distant, and Loose under-neck musclesleft-brain horses seize the Soft eyesopportunity to get the better of Blinking eyesyou. You have to maintain your Looks at youcomposure as your horse's Quiet mouth

leader, so don't worry or feel Soft ears

sorry for him; just change what Ears forward

you are doing. Know that horses Gently moving ears

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the moment, so they react Free hindquarters

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negative or positive. Although Flowing, swinging tail

their primary emotions are a lot Swinging ribcage

like ours (fear, frustration, Regular breathing

anger), they don't get upset at Wants to touch you

themselves or feel sorry for Long snorts, blowing out

others. Those are what humans Stands still

do. Feeling any one of those Cocked hind leg

negative emotions will instantly Rhythmic, long stride


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under The Big Top during the fair, ease of producing fodder hydro- A digital copy of your photo

with tickets included in the all- ponically, as well as the types of entry must be submitted by

inclusive admission price. There systems FarmTek offers. email August 1st-25th. Framed

will be plenty of additional Workshop attendees will photos must be delivered to GREAT LAKES STATE FAIR parking available for the duration partake in a presentation Huron Valley Council for the Arts,

It's happening! After a three- of the event. narrated by FarmTek's Green- 205 W. Livingston Rd, Highland, year hiatus, the State Fair is Equine events at the Great house Manager Sam Shroyer, on Tuesday Sept 4 and

th returning to Michigan as the Lakes State Fair will center which includes topics such as Wednesday Sept 5 and entry G rea t Lakes S ta te Fa i r. around draft horses. Starting benefits to livestock health, seed fees paid at that time. Michigan's first State Fair was Friday, August 31st, at 1pm selection, harvesting and The gallery opening for the held in 1849, making it one of the Halter Classses for Percherons, feeding fodder, microgreen photo display will be held oldest state fairs in the country. Belgians, and Clydesdale/Shire production in fodder systems Sunday, Sept 9, 11-4 pm during The tradition now continues with

horses. Saturday features Cart and more. After the presenta- Highland Hey Days Festival. a tremendous amount of support

Classes starting at noon with t ion , they wi l l tour the Winners will be announced and a n d o u t r e a c h f r o m t h e

Mares, Men's and Ladies' company's hydroponic green- prizes awarded at l pm that day. agr icu l ture and business

divisions; these will be followed houses and participate in hands- For complete guidelines and communities, as well as people

by Junior classes with an 11-14 on demonstrations. rules please visit our website at from all across Michigan. The

year old age division and 15-20 It costs $100 to attend and Highlandtrailriders.com. For Great Lakes State Fair will run at

year old age division. Sunday, attendees will each receive a questions or more info, email the Suburban Co l l ec t ion

September 2nd, has Youth workbook, lunch and $150 gift [email protected] Showplace Labor Day Weekend.

Showmanship Classes starting certificate to FarmTek. or call Jacqui at 248-701-0076.We are extremely thrilled that

at 10am with divisions for 9-14 For more information, visit the Suburban Co l l ec t ion

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these are followed by Youth For orders or information visit with the Great Lakes Agricultural

Decorated Horse classes with www.FarmTek.com or call 1-Fair Board to return this

the same age divisions. Monday, 800-327-6835.awesome event to the state of

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Registered Mare Pairs and a Michigan being the second ANNUAL MSU AG EXPOStallions, Geldings, Grade Mares largest agricultural state in the EAST LANSING, Mich. Ag class. Monday also includes nation, this is the perfect Expo, Michigan's largest outdoor Drafts Under Saddle classes opportunity to highlight the farm show, returns to the with divisions for English and

HIGHLAND PHOTO CONTESTamazing products grown and Michigan State University Western. There will also be a The Highland Trail Riders are manufactured right here in our (MSU) campus July 17-19 for Parade of Champions over the th

holding their 4 Annual Amateur great state. the 33rd time, bringing a variety weekend! For more information Photo Contest. A horse (or The Great Lakes State Fair will of educational and commercial on the Great Lakes State Fair horses) must be the focal point run at the Suburban Collection activities and exhibits to the equine events, please contact of each photo. Entries must be Showplace from Friday, August state's agricultural community Neil Kentner at by emailing your own original photograph. 31 through Monday, September as well as to homeowners, [email protected] or calling Each photo must be 8x10 (no 3, 2012. Sponsors include families and anyone who wants (517) 676-3254larger, no smaller) B/W or color. Meijer, ITC Holdings, Genisys to know more about the state's For schedule details, ticket Photo can be matted and framed Credit Union, the Suburban second-largest industry.prices, and general info, visit to a larger size. All photos must Collection Showplace, C.F. This year, Ag Expo will bring www.GreatLakesStateFair.org, be wired for gallery hanging. Burger Creamery and Powers p a r t i c i p a n t s t h e l a t e s t or call Nikita at (248) 348-5600.Over $300 in cash prizes for Distributing. Additional sponsors technology in agricultural winners, including the adult and will be named as they become production, current research youth (under 15 ) divisions.finalized. The family-focused findings from the College of

Adult entry fee is $10, limited event will be jam-packed with all Ag r i cu l t u r e and Na tu ra l to two entries. Entries in the the typical excitement of Resources (CANR) faculty, and a HYDRO FODDER WORKSHOPyouth division are free, limited to previous State Fairs, including full schedule of demonstrations Dyersville, IAMay 2012: On one entry per youth.animals, agriculture, Michigan- and educational sessions to help Wed., August 1, 2012, FarmTek

This event is a fund-raiser for made products, food and manage farms and businesses at will be holding a day-long HTRA and entry fees allow us to beverages, entertainment, a their best. workshop on hydroponic fodder offer appealing prizes. Proceeds midway and carnival rides. The The College of Agriculture and production at their state-of-the-will go directly into our Trail Fund Great Lakes State Fair has also Natural Resources, along with art Technology Center in


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AG EXPO, Continued including dogs, cats, horses, final championship perform-

MSU Extension and MSU reptiles, fish and birds. ance. The NHSFR is scheduled to

AgBioResearch, continue to All American Pet Expos are air on RFD-TV. Please check your

serve Michigan residents to currently seeking sponsors, local listings and nhsra.org for

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business development and new 2012 Novi event! If changes. You can also catch all

personal quality of life, said Doug interested, call (888) 724-1324 of the NHSFR action live via a

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Ag Expo is one of the ways we ALL AMERICAN PET EXPO For additional information, Michigan's team consists of

meet these goals, he noted. Al l Amer ican Pet Expo please contact Nancy Phares, talented high schools kids from We collectively aim to create launches NEW Charitable Fund- (248) 486-3424 or by email at all across the area, including the and retain jobs throughout Raising Program for 2012 Event! [email protected] upper peninsula. Representing Michigan, improve the health of Novi, MI: The 9th Annual Pet Michigan are Nicole Chubner-people, places and animals, and Expo in Novi, September 21-23 Temperance, Hannah Carlson-discover new knowledge that at the Suburban Collection Oakland, Saige Nabozny-Evart, can help you expand your Showplace, 46100 Grand River Courtney Clogg -Yale , Jessalyn business and improve your life. Ave, will be produced for the first Gingrich-Rockford, Emil l ie Through our ongoing research,

time by nationally recognized Samppala-Marquette , Callie t e a c h i n g a n d o u t r e a c h

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any new Pet Expo we launch is to Dustin Borton-Kalamazoo, Trent we are working to grow The Michigan High School

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Across the expo grounds, earned a position on their chance to meet new friends from for all their worthy efforts, says more than 200 exhibitors will national team. They will be around the world, NHSFR Steve Cantin, For our first Novi feature products and services traveling to Rock Springs, c o n t e s t a n t s h a v e t h e Pet Expo, we have developed an that help Michigan agricultural

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Michigan! For more information about Ag top twenty after two Go-Rounds separate sections for patrons to

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Saturday, August 25, 2012

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Jims Quality Saddles, AR Canopies LLC, Grand River Feed, JW Septic Services - Landscaping, Supplies, Grading & Excavating, The Scent Barn and Crestview Tack. We

would also like to THANK: Saddle Up! Magazine, Alco Printing, Allegra Printing, Panera of Waterford, Lope For Hope, Home Depot, McDonalds of Milford, Highland

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RING 1 - Main Arena - beginning at 8:00 am sharp

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5 a, b Hunt Seat Equitation - 5a. Junior 5b. Youth

6 Hunt Seat Equitation - Adult

7 $ HUNT SEAT EQUITATION - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Visiting Historians

8 $ BAREBACK EQUITATION - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Visiting Historians Patches

FUND RIDING TROPHY CLASSES

9 Pretty in Pink - Pee Wee - 10 and under

10 Pretty in Pink - Youth, Junior and Adult

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11 $ SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION - SWEEPSTAKES

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12 $ SADDLE SEAT BAREBACK EQUITATION - SWEEPSTAKES

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* riders not eligible for other western classes

14 a, b Western Horsemanship - 14a. Junior 14b. Youth

15 Western Horsemanship - Adult

16 $ WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Crestview Tack

17 $ BAREBACK EQUITATION - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Grand River Feed

FUND RIDING TROPHY CLASS (During the Lunch Break)

18 $ TOILET PAPER RACE (two person) SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by JW Field Septic Services

IN THE PINK - Ring 3 - Speed will begin at 3:00 pm

(Stake Race and Flag Race: set and run with no order of go)

19 a, b Stake Race - 19a. Junior 19b. Youth

20 Stake Race - Adult

21 $ STAKE RACE - SWEEPSTAKES

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22 a, b Indiana Flag Race - 22a. Junior 22b. Youth

23 Indiana Flag Race - Adult

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25 a, b Barrels - 25a. Junior 25b. Youth

26 Barrels - Adult

27 $ BARRELS - SWEEPSTAKES

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28 a, b Two Person Relay - 28a. Junior 28b. Youth

29 Two Person Relay - Adult

30 $ TWO PERSON RELAY - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Denniss Docks, LLC

RING 2 - JUMPING FOR LIFE

JX * Equitation over Fences - Cross Poles- Beginners Only

*Riders not eligible for other jump classes

J1 a, b Equitation over Fences - J1a. Junior J1b. Youth

J2 Equitation over Fences - Adult

J3 $ EQUITATION OVER FENCES - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by AR Canopies, LLC

RING 1 - Main Arena (after Class 17)

J4 $ MINI JUMPER CLASSIC - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Sharon Greene and The Oakland Press

This is not a beginner class. The Course will be posted

at 12:00 pm (noon). There will be a posted Order

of Go drawn at random. Fences not to exceed 2'9".

RING 3 - TALLY HOpe Trail - Opens at 11:00 am

T1 a, b TRAIL TAILS - T1 a. Junior T1 b. Youth

T2 TRAIL TAILS - Adult

T3 a, b TRAIL LEADERS - T3a. Junior T3b. Youth

T4 Trail LEADERS - Adult

T5 $ TRAIL BOSS - SWEEPSTAKES

Sponsored by Highland Equestrian Conservancy

Adult Classes are 19 & Over; Junior Classes are 15-18; Youth Classes are 14 and under, Pee Wee is 10 and under. HORSE SHOW RULES: 4-H & M.I.H.A. Rules Apply.

NO Stallions. Judges decision is final; All classes need 6 entries or more, we reserve the right to cancel or combine classes. NO Refunds; Walk/Trot classes for show

experience; Class entries close when the preceding class enters the ring; Management is not responsible for loss, damage, or injury to horse, persons or property

incurred in connection with this show; Rider must show in age appropriate classes. SEI/ASTM safety helmets must be worn in the following classes by all participants 18

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September 30, 2012 9am-2pm

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Understanding how to sit with Certa in ly a horse with

equal weight on both seat bones, unevenly developed muscula-

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bone or the other can help the crookedness, it will never go moving straight or difficulty he do with his body. Take the

horse give the right answer as he away. The rider that becomes bending in one direction or example of a crooked rider

follows the rider's weight. For responsible for being 'straight' another, or the rider cannot circle whose default position puts

example, when the rider starts herself, helps her horse feel what without pulling on the inside rein, more weight on her left seat

from the halt sitting straight with 'straight' should be so that he can the first thing I think of is not, bone than on her right. When

equal weight in both seat bones, figure out how to get there. What's wrong with this horse? going to the left, the horse

she can give the horse clear Riders ambitious to get to the I consider that the crookedness probably bends and circles

communication when they start next level in their sport may be feedback and immed- correctly. However, when the

circles and eventually lateral sometimes hope that buying a iately check the rider's position. rider asks the horse to circle

work. Later on in the training horse that is at or above that Is she sitting up straight? right, the horse may drift out to

scale, the rider's ability to shift level is the way to move up. Once Sitting straight means that the the left, fall in through the right

slightly from one seat bone to the they are in the saddle, however, rider is centered over the horse's shoulder, or have difficulty

other while staying straight and they find themselves stuck right center of gravity with equal picking up the right lead. Ridden

centered over the horse's spine where they were. Worse yet, the weight on both seat bones. As continually this way, the horse

is essential to correct flying higher level horse they thought well as, the rider's shoulders may develop more muscle on the

changes. would be their ticket to ribbons directly over the seat bones. This left side to carry the crooked

Many riders blame the horse winds up 'dumbing down' its is important because unless a weight and become asym- when he goes crooked rather performance to the rider's lower rider can sit this way, she will not metrical in the pelvis or hips. than considering that he may be level. Often, the problem is very be able to subtly modify those Small things can make a huge basic. The rider has never really giving them feedback about their seat bone pressures correctly to difference for the horse. I recall learned how to sit truly straight own crookedness. A horse may communicate direction, bend, one horse whose rider trained with equal weight on both seat act out because of a sore back speed and other information to him correctly to turn on with the bones. and the rider may blame the her horse. When the rider's seat rider's weight slightly heavier on The seat bones are literally the saddle instead of realizing that bones contradict other aids, the the inside seat bone. He was seat of all communication with continual riding with her seat horse gets confused, crooked, or sold to a rider who used a the horse. Correctly or incorrec-bones unequally weighted could offers other feedback that 'spiraling seat' to turn her horse. tly they are always sending be the cause.telegraphs the message, What While this is very useful seat information to the horse. Riders The question Is it me or is it did you say? imagery, the rider misunder- who pay attention to their seat my horse? can be hard to

At the halt, the horse's spine stood the full concept and bone messages and the answer when you ride the same

should be straight from poll to overturned her shoulders, feedback their horse gives about horse all the time. The rider with

tail. The rider's nose, chin, pushing her weight onto her them will become able to truly just one horse will benefit from

breastbone, belly button and outside seat bone. The horse influence their horse stride by the help of an instructor or

spine all align with the horse's was confused and the new rider stride. Remember, nothing experienced observer who can

spine. From the side, the rider's was frustrated. (Sit on a swivel replaces a correct, independent, give them feedback about

influencing seat. ear, shoulder, hip and heel should chair and try it.) whether the rider's crookedness

align. As the horse moves, the If rider sits heavily on the left is making the horse crooked or 2012 Meredith Manor

rider keeps equal weight on both seat bone, horse may dive to vice versa. Gradually, both horse International Equestrian Centre.

seat bones to indicate a straight right or may drift to left to get and rider can develop a feel for Nancy Wesolek-Sterrett has

direction of travel. Or she more underneath the rider. The 'straight' and help each other earned numerous United States

weights and unweights her seat horse may have difficulty getting stay centered. Our students have Dressage Federation horse

bones in nuanced ways that the right canter lead, refuse to the opportunity to test their seat awards including Bronze and

influence the direction of travel in yield from the right leg because Silver Medals on horses she has skills by riding horses of all sizes,

bends, circles, canter leads, the left seat bone is blocking the trained. She competes her personalities and training levels.

lateral movements, etc. To get a request. A jumper may run out to horses at Training through FEI They learn a lot from their

square halt, she needs to put her the left in front of a jump or drift levels. As a Certified Riding mounts as they adjust to these

Instructor she brings over 20 weight equally on both seat to the left on landing. Unequal differences.

years of experience to her bones again. weight may put a lazy horse Riders with their own horse

position as Head of the Dressage If the rider pays attention, the behind the leg and slow him might take lessons on other

Department at Meredith Manor horse broadcasts clear feedback down. Given confusing signals, a mounts from time to time to help

International Equestrian Centre, about as to how he feels the hot horse might get hotter and them figure out, Is it me or is it

www.meredithmanor.com.weight distribution in her seat run from the pressure. my horse?

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Sunday morning and the trails contracts and travel; judge's

were again put to good use. comments; methodology - how

July will be highlighted by the to arrive at consistent scores;

annual BTRA annual picnic and errors of the Test and Errors of

open ride. We'll tell you more Course; use of diagrams; spirit of Welcome to the July GLASS-about that later but right now, we the sport and biomechanical BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS

ED newsletter! have some horses that are concepts. The USDF requires The column this month will be GLASS-ED had our two shows begging to be ridden. that the Sessions be attended in short, since the lure of outdoor

of the season. The first show ~ Mark Delaney, order - A, B and then C. Contact activities trumps my seat in front was the annual Burlwood Farms BTRA Secretaryof the computer. Of course, time Be rnade t t e by ema i l a t Benefit show held at Equine Line

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By the time this newsletter and a number of them did. People 7:00 pm. horses, and people just out to comes out, we will have had our We had a very full June b e g a n p u l l i n g i n t o t h e have fun with their horse. We third show of the season on June Horseman's Camp Friday night calendar: a trail ride at Russ concentrate on learning and rd23 at Lamoreaux Ridge Farm in and the organized activities Forest on June 9, the Steve making our shows inexpensive, Grandville, Mi. We will have started Saturday morning. The Lantvit Clinic, LaPorte, Indiana fun and accessible to all. We three shows in July. The first one folks from Ionia and BTRA began the 16th and 17th, and our pride ourselves on our warm and this a two day show on July 7 and to register for a Poker Ride and regular monthly meeting June welcoming atmosphere. Check th8 at Willow Tree Equestrian were offered coffee and pastries 18 at Dona Sherman's in out the website at: www.glass-Center in Bangor, Mi. The next is to get them going. They were Hartford. I will report on these in ed.org/home.htmlstJuly 21 at Skyline Stables in joined by other riders who came the next month's issue.Battle Creek, Mi and the third is for the day, and the trails soon We don't have an August a t De rbysh i r e Fa rms i n began to see a lot of traffic. meeting because of the Berrien Stevensville, Mi on July 29th. If Several hours later the riders County Youth Fair. For our you are not ready to show, began to return to the Staging September meeting we will consider coming out to observe Area and were able to relax and again be at the beautiful new or to volunteer. sip cool beverages under our horse facility, Concord Ridge, in

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MApHA, Continued your homework so that it is as well as on the website

Our next show will be the correct but don't hesitate to try www.gotyourphoto.com. We

Summer Sizzler on August 4 & 5 it. Our horses did great. Even the are looking forward to inviting

at MSU Livestock Pavilion. Let's 16.3 Hand thoroughbred when everyone to join us on our next

make it as successful as Spring the picket line was not as high as major ride in the Fall through the

Show was. The Non-Pros will be it should be didn't have any more secluded and shoreline

holding their annual Calcutta on trouble. We are still shopping for areas of Belle Isle Park.

Open Barrels along with the some equipment to make the job RES also conducted an in-RENAISSANCE EQUESTRIAN

Mexican Fiesta. Bring your easier and the picket line tighter school field trip for several 4th, "Horse Power" has really taken

favorite salsas and chips and but being able to catch a nap in a 5th, and 6th grade students at over Belle Isle in Detroit this year

money to bid on your favorite lawn chair is worth the effort. Schulze Elementary Middle with the help of our beloved four-

barrel horses. This was also our first trip to School in Detroit, MI on June legged friends and the return of

The massage therapist will be Elba Equestrian Center and what 6th. It was an exciting day and the Detroit Grand Prix. The

available at both the Summer a treat it was. A great big thank great opportunity for inner city second annual Equestrian's

Sizzler and Classic shows. you goes out to the ride kids to get up close and personal Dream Trail Ride on May 19th at

$1/minute for an awesome managers Greg and Linda who with horses for the very first Belle Isle Park in Detroit

massage. did a fabulous job with food and time. benefitting the Barbara Ann

The youth will be hosting their making the ride challenging. The These events were sponsored Karmanos Cancer Institute was

annual pig roast at Classic Show proceeds from this ride will by the Renaissance Equestrian a huge success again. The

in August. Please bring dishes to support Horses for Hope which Society, a new 501(c)(3) Detroit Mounted Police lead a

pass. This is a big fundraiser for is a wonderful program allowing nonprofit with a goal of procession of over 75 horses

them so let us all show support children with cancer to connect introducing an awareness of around the 5.5 mile route on

and go to the pig roast. with horses. After a moving horses to the area while creating Belle Isle Park with ample room

If anyone has any news for the speech from Greg I realize the educational programs for youth, to ride on the grass or drive your

newsletter please let me know. I truth in the quote from Winston families and businesses. horse and carriage. Thank You,

may be reached by email at Churchill, There is something For more information about Thank You, Thank You to every

[email protected] or call about the outside of a horse that RES, contact Marcus Oubre Rider and Volunteer who came

me at 517-336-8144. is good for the inside of a man. If President at 734-276-6153, out to help us reach our donation Until next month, you have ever introduced [email protected] or goal for Karmanos Cancer Jill Baker someone to the world of horses like us at Facebook/Renaissance Institute. This Charity Ride and allowed them to feel that Equestrian.welcomed horse lovers from all connection I applaud you. Keep over the state to ride together, no doing what you do.matter if they prefer to show Well it is official that there will English/Western, compete in not be any rides at Hungerford Dressage, drive carriages, or this summer. Please continue to simply trail ride. In addition, it check our website at micmo.org was a great opportunity for the MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE for changes to the ride schedule. SLEEPY HOLLOW TRL RIDERS

horse community to come MOUNTED ORIENTEERING The July 20th and 21st ride will Here's what Mary Jo O'Dell,

together with all of our different The Flaming Hoofprints have be held at Silver Creek State Park leader of a local 4-H Club has to

horse breeds. Spectators from finally gotten brave. This journey in Hamilton. Due to the fact that report: The Blazing Saddles 4-H

around Metro Detroit said that it into full-fledged Competitive this is a Friday, Saturday ride the Club had a wonderful, fun filled

was so beautiful to see horses Mounted Orienteering is a potluck will be on Friday evening Memorial weekend. Our younger

and riders on the island again, steady but slow process for us. instead of Saturday. My team youth members had quite an

especially as they passed the Last year we made it to more will be there with our picket line experience watching a painted

conservatory, fountains, and rides then ever and even earned and that new equipment to make turtle lay her eggs in the horse

casino. For riders that attended, a consistency award. This year it even easier. Thank you to staging area drive as the adults

nothing can beat taking a picture we have reached another mile everyone who encouraged us to made camp our home for the

with your friends, club members, stone, we actually spent the camp and gave us advice and weekend. The new trail along

or barn mates with the night at the campground. A good helpful tips. Lake Ovid is amazing! Thanks to

friend of mine was absolutely Renaissance Center and Detroit As always, check our website, all who made that possible. As

correct when she said that I Riverfront skyl ine in the MiCMO.org for up-to-date the weekend went on some of

worry more about the picket line background!information on our association our kids learned how to make

then the horses. So, for those of Pictures of this event are and events. breakfast on an open fire in the

you who have never picketed, do available on our Facebook Page Happy Trails! BIG fry pan. We always eat good


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LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER?

Visit www.saddleupmag.com/cal to view and submit equine events!

SHTRA, Continued Staging area. Also, those Madness Sept. 28-30 w/ GLHA ever get along before live feed?

while camping, between the interested who have big hats, and Sunday's Rangers 4-H Club The 2012 show schedule and

hobo dinners, s'mores, pizza and bling belts, etc... wear them for Judged Trail Ride; Ichabod Crane show bills are posted on the st

fruit pies, the kids have a blast our 1 BlingThing Ride. Days and The Spooky Ride Oct. website. Keep in mind that the

making their own over the fire. The Dennis Austin Memorial 12-14. Check the website shows at MSU do NOT require

We had a beautiful weekend Night Ride will be July 27-29. www.shtra.org for f lyers, prepayment, but you do need to

with great friends, families, DAMN events will include a con tac t i n fo and phone reserve them with me. You can horses and a guitarist. Hope to Glow stick ride (we'll have numbers! call, but your best bet is to e-mail

ndbe back there next year and see Next Board Meeting is July them), 2 BlingThing (shiny

me at appa loosasta l l s@ th

you there too. Happy Trails. 15th 9:00am at the staging area.stuff), 6 Stick Horse race yahoo.com or Facebook me thru

SHTRA appreciates The Remember that our new trail (decorate your own), camp the WMAR or MApHA pages.

Blazing Saddles hosting the south -- over the dam and along breakfasts (join us with a Jackie Wintjen and I are still

weekend, holding a 50/50 the lake or on the old roads -- is breakfast food), Saturday working on obtaining advertising

drawing and keeping the for riding and driving. Carts are 6:00pm Potluck (THE BIG for the pattern books that are

campfire going for all of the not allowed on rest of trails 24/7 ONE), Timed Ride (you might be sold at each show. If you have or campers to enjoy and cook their due to locked gates and slippery lucky), and Ice Cream Making know of a business that is vittles on. I must report that the hills. Enjoy!(we're gonna try). Register at interested in placing an ad, big snapping turtle's egg nest Happy Trails,Horseman's staging area,

that was laid smack dab in the please contact me and we will Marsha Putnam$12.00 a night. Ride'em and/or middle of the new trail has been see that you get a form.Drive'em. Contact me at 989-dug up by a critter. If any other The Summer Sizzler show at 661-2541. Denny will be looking club or group wishes to hold an MSU will be having a live down as our guardian angel.event at Sleepy Hollow, please Calcutta for the Open Stumps The Legend of the Haunted contact us-visit our web

Race and a Mexican Fiesta with Hollow CMO will be August 25 www.shtra.org or call me at

lots of chips, salsa and other and 26. Hosts will be Barb Drake 989-661-2541.

goodies to munch on while you (989-980-2878) drakebarb@ WEST MI APPALOOSA REG.July 13-15 will be the Drive in

bid on your favorite horse and frontier.com and Linda Kraai The WMAR shows at Mason the Park with The Great Lakes

rider combination. This year, (517-930-5558). Sleezy Barb are now behind us and it looks Driving Assoc. Gale Moore and they will be paying back both the Horsewear is sponsoring this fun like we did pretty well with them. Nancy Caulfield will be the

sporting event for SHTRA. first and second winning bidders We do have a bit of a gap in the hosts. Contact him at 517-290-Novices are welcome. We'll and riders.show season until we head to 7624 for more info. There will be have long and short courses, Our favorite massage therapist MSU, unless you are one of the a 10:00am Saturday morning

c o m p a s s e s a v a i l a b l e , will also be at both of the MSU lucky ones heading to Tulsa for Wagon Trail Drive with

individuals or make a team, shows to help those of us that the Nationals/Youth World outriders -- approx. 7 miles that

prizes -- all win something!!! might be getting a little stressed Show. For the rest of us, it will be will loop about the park. There

Saturday 6:00pm potluck and a chance to show off our out or have just plain worked too will be games for drivers. The

awards!! MiCMO sanctioned. Appaloosas at some of the local Potluck will be at 2:30pm. Each hard during the weekend.

Too much fun!!! See web for open shows. morning camp breakfast will be For the latest information and

For everyone heading out to cooked by Gale Moore. All are more info: www.shtra.org. Hope news, check out our website at

welcome to join -- bring your to see you there. Tulsa, I'd like to wish all of you www.wmarapp.org or look us up

table service and a breakfast The rest of the events: Sept. 7- good luck and those of us left on facebook under WMAR.

food. Camping $12.00 a night. 9 The Great Treasure Hunt Ride behind will be cheering you on 'til next month...

Register at the Horseman's on Satu rday ; Fu l l Moon via our computers. How did we Sharon Clark


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