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The collector's copy. The last issue of Horse Country published by Linda Hazelwood - the magazine will still continue but under a new owner. Still the same great content, all about horses and riding of all types . Enjoy!TRANSCRIPT
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aHORSE COUNTRYPublisher: L. HazelwoodSuite 203, 23-845 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2M 5M3Phone toll free 1-866-886-2425. Local 204-256-7467.Fax 204-257-2467. www.horsecountry.ca.ISSN 1193-2163.Volume 26, Issue #2-2014: March 17, 2014. Published eight times a year: every six weeks, February/November. Print subscriptions: one year $29.50, two years $53.50, three years $72.50. Digital subscriptions one year $15.50, two years $26. All prices include taxes applicable to the province of delivery. Single copy print price $5.25. GST #86303-1456. For US mailed subscriptions add $18 - one year ($36 - two years) CDN, for Europe add $30 - one year ($60 - two years) CDN if airmail is required. Price includes mailing from Canada. An order form is printed at the back of the magazine. US and international subscribers can order a digital version at Canadian prices (no added mailing costs). Please go to www.horsecountry.ca and click on the digital subscription link. Order subscriptions from www.horsecountry.ca/subscribe, or Suite 203, 23-845 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R2M 5M3. Phone 204-256-7467, toll-free 1-866-886-2425 or email [email protected]. Pay online, or by mailed cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Money Order. Publisher’s Mail Agreement #40753025. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Suite 203, 23-845 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2M 5M3. Email: [email protected]. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and are not necessarily endorsed by the publishers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted without the consent of the publisher, and copyright remains with Horse Country (Woodstock Media Services) unless expressly released. Horse Country assumes no responsibility for claims made in advertising copy and has the right to refuse any articles, stories, advertising copy or photos. It is the responsibility of the advertiser or author to obtain copyright releases for photographs used in advertising or supplied editorial, and to verify the authenticity of information supplied which forms the whole or part of editorial pieces. Manuscripts and pictures are welcomed; please state terms and enclose SASE for return if required. Writer’s Guidelines are posted on www.horsecountry.ca. Weacknowledgethefinancialsupportof the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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EDITORLinda Hazelwood1-866-886-2425 or 204-256-7467 (local) [email protected] EDITORIshbel Moore, [email protected] SALESLinda Hazelwood, [email protected] ADMINISTRATIONEldeen Stark, [email protected]@horsecountry.caLAYOUT & DESIGNThe Creative Crew. [email protected] CONTRIBUTIONS: Ishbel Moore, Dana Johnsen, Linda Parelli, Chris Irwin. Dave Wilkins, Connie Friesen, Equine Canada, Carl Fudge, Equine Guelph.
Our cover photoRamira’s Reign (barn name Reign) 12-years-old, with her week- old fillyBuddhaBalouinspring2013.ReignwasManitoba-bredbyElaineBanfieldandpurchasedbyRobKerrofOakbank,MB,atafew weeks old. Reign is by Dutch warmblood stallion Eastern Ruler who passed in the fall of 2013. Buddha is by the 2012-imported Hanoverian stallion Bon Balou (now standing at Dreamscape Farm in BC). She is the Canadian Warmblood futurity winning foal for the Manitoba division of 2013, and is destined for a life as a show jumper.Reign is enteredwithRobKerr in theRoyalManitobaWinter Fair in the 1.20m jumpers and some open classes. She will also be seen on the MHJA circuit for the 2014 season.
Photo by Linda Hazelwood
Big news for Horse Country’s futureMany of you may know from the Facebook announcement on February 24, but the time has come for me to hand over Horse Country’s reins to a new and enthusiastic team.
I have had a great ride over the past 11 years but the magazine is now ownedbyS.G.BennettMarketingInc.ofWinnipeg(ShawnBennett),withTara Reimer (Cloud Nine Ranch, Steinbach) representing the magazine for editorial and advertising.TheissueyouarereadingisthefinalonethatIwillproduce.I have a good working relationship with Shawn and Tara, and know
they will do a great job with Horse Country (including the website and Facebook pages). I am looking forward to seeing the magazine redesign fromKathyCable.
The past 11 years have been a wonderful experience for me. I learned an awful lot about magazine production and horsemanship and met some great people in the course of business, many who have gone on to be close friends. I also worked with some fabulous people on a regular basis,suchasIshbelMoore,EldeenStarkandDennisRietze.Thepeoplewho contributed articles, photos and ideas to the magazine are too many to list – they number in their hundreds, but I thank each and every one of you in my heart. You are the ones who made Horse Country.
To find out more about Shawn and Tara, please look on www.horsecountry.ca.Thehandoverwillbebittersweet,Iknow,butIamlookingforward
to spending more time on the trails with my horse, and less time in the office.Solet’snotsay“goodbye”,itwillbe“aurevoir”;orifyouwish“Laters!”
The View From Here...for the last time
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Issue #3-2014 is published week commencing April 28, 2014Deadlines: Business advertisers: space closes March 31; MaterialclosingApril7.HorsesforSaleandClassifiedlineadverts: deadline April 7. Web adverts uploaded weekly.SGBennettMarketing204-895-2222Advertising and Editorial: Tara Reimer, [email protected]
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Reason To Believe: Sturgeon Creek Arabians’ winner
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9 SourisWildlifeManagementArea VolunteersneededinApril16 The Evolution of Horsemanship Chris Irwin: FrameofBody=FrameofMind18 Roof Collapse How safe is your barn?22 Letters to Horse Country28 On the Bookshelf - Suffering in Silence: Jochen Schleese - The Horse Lover: H. Alan Day30 BreedProfile: MangalargaMarchador32 Helping Hooves 2014 PamandSandy’sbigadventure34 Way more than grooming Creatingabondwithyourhorse39 How’s your hay? Attheendofwinter,stocksareshort40 Big Ben AwardedtheHicksteadTrophy46 TheLastWords Friendsandthefuture
Passages38 Dr.ByrnneRothwell,DVM
4 CarlFudge Sturgeon Creek Arabians receivesAwardof Excellence
10 The real cost of horse ownership Not just money!
14 Theinsideofahorse A learning experience
24 ManitobaHorseCouncil33 AroundandAbout
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At the recent Equine Canada Annual Convention in Winnipeg, Endurance Canada presented Carl Fudge with their new Award of Excellence, in recognition of his achievements,positive influenceandhis “ExceptionalContributiontotheSportofEndurance”.
As of January 2014, Sturgeon Creek Arabians (SCA) horses have completed over 25,000 miles in Endurance competitions. This involved almost 600 Endurance races, with an 87 percent completion rate, 35 percent top tens includingnearly100firstandsecondplacefinishes,and30“BestCondition”Awards.
Fudge is the genius and force behind the SCA breeding program, formed when he purchased a share in a young Arabian stallion called Pyatigorsk who carried exceptional racing bloodlines. Fudge believes that SCA’s success is entirely due to this stallion.
Fudge’s breeding philosophy is based on years of researchandplacesalargeemphasisonspecificdamlines.SCA has been consistent in breeding good, structurally sound,well-builthorseswithgreatmindsandattitudes.
The starting postAs a young boy, Carl frequented Manitoba’s race track and loved watching horses gallop. At one point, he considered claiming a Thoroughbred, but a friend suggested he purchase a share in Pyatigorsk. Pyatigorsk looked like a racing Thoroughbred to Carl. He became a member of the Pyatigorsk Syndicate – and the journey began.
In 1984, he asked Marilyn and Helios Hernandez if theywereinterestedinbuyingaweanlingfilly,theveryspecial Moment Of Mine, to breed to Pyatigorsk. With the mantra“dreambig;startwiththebest”,SturgeonCreekArabians was born.
Pyatigorsk came from exceptional racing bloodlines, and with their passion for racing, SCA started sending their horses into race training in the US. When a Pyatigorsk son won a Stakes race in California and was purchased by the United Arab Emirates, SCA also sold a Pyatigorsk x MomentOfMinefillytotheSheikhs.AlthoughSCAhorseswon at Los Alamitos in Los Angeles and at Delaware Park, it was felt their overall results were disappointing.
Endurance Canada’sAward of Excellence
Carl FudgeSturgeon Creek Arabians
Carl Fudge and Terre O’Brennan, current Chair Endurance Canada
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The turning pointSCA had sent Mistansza, a *Sekstans x Moment Of Mine filly,totheracetrackinLosAngeles.Theirtrainersuggestedthey sell Mistansza to a girl looking for an Endurance horse. They agreed and, through her, sold about two dozen horses into the Endurance market in California.
It became clear that the horses were doing very well in Endurance, and SCA began to focus primarily on that market. But, whether it’s 5 furlongs or 50 miles, ‘racing is racing’ and the SCA breeding philosophy remained the same. Thefirstthreehorsesinvolvedinthesportdidverywell:
Mistansza completed the Tevis the year after she was sold; SCADartagnan(*ElKasakax*Dolly)wonmultipleIAHARegional Endurance Championships; Seek The Moment (*Sekstans x Moment Of Mine) came either 1st or 2nd in 9
Reason To Believe at the 2008 Eastern Sierra Classic endurance ride in California. He was named 2006 US National Champion 100 Mile Endurance horse by the Arabian Horse Association and was ridden by his owner, Dr. Cheryl Dell, DVM.
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The statisticsStarting with the first foal crop in 1988, Sturgeon Creek Arabians has bred 111 horses. Of those, 27 have competed in Endurance in the US and Canada: 1 US National Champion 2 selected for World Championships; 2 Tevis Cup finishes; 6 Regional Championships; 5 Reserve Regional Championships; 2 AERC Decade Team members. Out of 596 total competitions, there have been 206 Top Ten finishes (35%), 55 wins, 38 seconds and 30 Best Condition awards. There has been a remarkable 87% completion rate, covering 25,000 miles in competition – beyond the distance around the world! Five horses have over 2,000 miles in competition and four others have between 1,400 and 2,000 miles.
Thoroughbred breeder, Frederico Tesio, whose horses won 22 of 40 Italian Derbys and produced Nearco, grandsire of Northern Dancer, primarily used only three main dam lines.TheSCAbreedingprogrambecamevery refinedand focused. Their produce has remained consistent; theremaybesomethatare‘prettier’thanothers,buttheyare good, structurally sound, well-built horses with great mindsandattitudes.
Pyatigorsk appears in either the 1st or 2nd generation of 21 of the 27 endurance horses. Pyatigorsk was line-bred to *Pietuszok (Priboj x Taktika), a known source of racing blood in Poland. When planning their matings, SCA tries to maximize the number of infusions of Priboj and Taktika. Currently, Priboj x Taktika appear as many aseighttimesinthepedigreesofSCAoffspring.Pribojwon six of his eight races, including the Russian Derby, andproducedabout200offspring inRussia, theonesout of Taktika being the very best. Their son, Topol, won the Russian Triple Crown of Racing and their daughters Ptashka, Platina and *Potencja were all Stakes winners. Another son, *Pietuszok, did not race in Russia, but was soldtoPolandinordertorestarttheKoheilanAdjuzesire
ofhisfirst11racesinCaliforniaagainstfieldsaveragingover 50 horses, and he won the IAHA Region 1 Endurance Championship.
The BeginningWhile Carl loved watching horses gallop, he had no hands-on experience with them until he was in his mid-30s. After SCA purchased Moment Of Mine, Carl read every bookonbreedingtheoriesandhorsecarehecouldfind.Fortunately, the breeder of Pyatigorsk and Moment Of Mine, Dr. George Allen of Willomar Arabians, was most generouswithhisadviceandexpertise.Afterattendingone of his breeding seminars and buying Dr. Allen’s book:“ToBreedAnArabianHorse”,Carlconsumedthisbook, then read all the books found in its bibliography, and then the books listed in the bibliographies of those books. Eventually, he developed a reading list that was sixtype-writtenpageslong!ThankstoDr.Allen’sbook,Carl found two smallpublicationswrittenbyH.D.C.Hampton in New Zealand. These rare books, published in the early 1950s which he purchased from a bookseller in London,England,significantlyinfluencedSCAbreedingphilosophy. Carl was also fortunate to receive a number of books from the library of Dr. Allen, authored by Bruce Lowe, Federico Tesio and others. He didn’t want to read someone’s interpretation of these Masters; he wanted to read their own words for himself. One of Carl’s greatest assetswasinrecognizingjusthowlittleheknew,andtobe willing to learn and to seek out those who did know and who were willing to teach him.
Development of the gene poolWhat became obvious to Carl from reading the books writtenbythesebreedingtheorists,wasthatvirtuallyallplaced more emphasis on the dam than the sire. All of SCA mares trace their female tail line to mares that have won Stakes or other races. SCA stallions are from sire lines that nicked well with those families in Russia or Poland. When the opportunity arose to stand Pyatigorsk at stud at the farm, Carl studied the pedigrees of all the mares that he had been bred to (about 250) and determined which of those mares had produced the very best. Then, SCA acquired as many of those mares as possible. The breeding program was designed to maximize the genetics of Pyatigorsk.
Mares from the Mlecha dam line were most prevalent on that list, and today Mlecha horses are the largest group in the SCA herd. Interestingly, the great Italian
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line in that country. During WW II, the Russians evacuated Priboj’s sire, along with 200 other Arabians, moving them from Poland to Russia. In view of this, the Polish breeders chose to use *Pietuszok for breeding purposes only. When *Pietuszok was dying, at age 18, they allowed Dr. Allen to purchase him, and Pyatigorsk, one of the top Arabian sires of all-time in Canada came to be. Carl believes that SCA’s success is entirely due to this stallion. Everything Carl did wasbecauseofhim.Hesays,“ThemaresIboughtwereallonesthatIknewhadnickedwithhim.”
Today, SCA’s senior stallion is Philosophy, out of a Pyatigorsk daughter. (Philosophy’s full sister, Spirited Music, completed the gruelling 100-mile Tevis Cup.) Philosophy was sired by the *Salon son, Pistaschio, who set a track record. Pistaschio’s dam, *Panntera, was a granddaughter of Platina. SCA also has a young stallion, Vested Legacy, whose paternal great granddam, *Pustinia, was a daughter of Ptashka. *Pustinia held a track record in Russia. Also, SCA is co-owner of the stallion Imagine That Ma, a former race winner in Texas, who stands in New Mexico. He is a son of Monarch AH, who was US National Champion Race Horse before being sold to the
United Arab Emirates. Imagine That Ma carries the blood of two *Pietuszok daughters, Wilma and *Orla; both of these mares were excellent racehorses. SCA is extremely pleasedwiththeirImagineThatMaoffspring.
AndthejourneycontinuesCarl has been the creative, driving force behind the breeding program of SCA. He is as passionate about the horses today as he was at the beginning of this amazing journey. SCA has just agreed to buy another stallion and two mares, basically an extension of their breeding program.Carlsaid,“Asmuchaswehavedonetodate,Iam very excited about the genetic potential of the horses wenowhavetobreedwith!”
At a recent competition in California there were three horses bred by SCA. SCA follows each of their horses entered in Endurance competitions, relishing each completion; Carl recites in detail their histories and pedigrees. The SCA Facebook page has a large, and
Mistansza climbing Cougar Rock, part of the Tevis Cup ride in California. Ridden by her owner, Charlene Lewis.
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family and friends who nurture and support him. And he has taught us all so much – about perseverance, passion and perfection. AttheEquineCanadaawardsceremonyhesaid,“This
great honour that Endurance Canada has bestowed upon me is absolutely incredible and very humbling. It really doeslooklikemyhorseshavetakencareofme!Ihavebeentruly blessed in my life and this is just more evidence of that.”Headded,“Mydreamhasbeensharedbymyfamilyand my dear friends, Marilyn and Helios Hernandez, who have been my partners since the beginning nearly thirty years ago. They have stuck by me through thick and through thin. They are special people, as is Dr. George Allen, my friend and mentor. Whenever I have needed his advice and counsel, George has been just a phone call away.”
It has truly been an incredible ride for the SCA team, as their horses start on their second journey around the world.
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growing, following of ‘friends’ from around the world. Carl has such a wealth of knowledge that he is enthusiastically willing to share; he continues to inspire. People still talk about his excellent clinic on conformation given a few years ago at a FEI Endurance event in British Columbia. TodayCarlchairstheBreedsandIndustrySubcommitteeof Endurance Canada, imparting his wisdom and his vision relating to this aspect of the sport, encouraging other breedersto‘dreamthedream’.TheCommittee’smandateis to develop a program to recognize Canadian breeders of Endurance horses.
AcknowledgementsLife has not always been kind and straightforward for Carl. He was in a terrible, life-threatening, accident 25 years ago but, with the same grit and determination with which he faces all else in his life, he met the struggles head on,repeatingoverandoveragain:“IfItakecareofmyhorses,myhorseswilltakecareofme.”Eversoslowlyhe regained his stamina and, while the brain injury still brings many challenges, Carl has created a world in which he can operate and excel. He has a wonderful partner,
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Riders:SOURIS BEND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENTAREANEEDSYOURHELP
Souris Bend Wildlife Management area is an area about 5 miles wide and 12 miles long along the Souris River. The topography is very rugged with steep shale hills rising from the river. It is heavily forested with oaks and poplar and the trails need maintenance.
Souris Bend is open to the public at no charge, and all the work on the trails has been done by volunteers.
Local endurance rider Myna Cryderman received a grant from the provincial government in the early 1990’s to develop and mark the equestrian trails, which were originally lightly used for endurance and competitive trail rides with limited recreational riding. Over the years the word has spread as to what a beautiful area this is and it is now more popular than ever. The scenery is spectacular.
The trails now need clearing again and Myna has organized weekends throughout April 2014 to do this. She is looking for support, by either by donations to the trail mowing (which is $75 per hour), by people joining one of the trail clearing work parties on the weekends – or both. Just from Facebook buzz, $900 has already been raised towards the rental of the bush mower, bobcat and their driver.
There are three separate trail head locations: at the north end, in the middle down in a valley and at the south end near the road. The south camp is the best bet if there has been a lot of rain since the two miles of roads into the other camps don’t have much gravel on them. There are three
trails.Thefirstistheredtrail,whichtravelsfrommiddlecamp to the north and crosses the river four times in 13 miles. If the river is too high there are alternate ways to travel while staying on one side of the river, which goes by the historic site of Gregory’s Mill. This old grist mill was run by river water channelled down a ditch beside the river. It was dug using horses about 100 years ago. The ditch and the old foundation of the mill are still visible and form part of the trail.
The second loop is the blue loop which leaves camp the same way as the red and climbs the opposite bank of the river on a very steep climb. The view on the way up is breathtaking. There is an alternate easier route up the hill for the faint of heart. A breast collar for your horse is a must. This loop travels along the edge of the valley south for three miles with frequent views out across the valley. The river is crossed at Lang’s Crossing, a ford used since early pioneer days. The trail then heads back down a steep hill to middle camp in Crompton’s Valley.
The last loop is the purple loop. It climbs up out of the valley at middle camp on a trail called Spring Hill since thereisaflowingspringhalfwayupthatattractslotsofwildlife. This trail loops out to the gravel road then returns to go down another steep hill back to camp.
There is a total of 25 miles of trail. Equestrian camping is welcome and there is no charge but there is no maintenance sopleasepackouteverythingyoubroughtin,andscatter
your manure. There is no water so bring your own although the horses can drink from the river.
You can support the Souris Bend Trail Clearing Project by sending donations to Myna Cryderman, Box657,Boissevain,MBR0K0E0.
Donations can also be e-transferred to [email protected]
Follow Myna’s Facebook page for more information as the dates get closer.
Souris Bend is located about 25 miles south of Brandon, MB, between Highways #2 and #23 on Provincial Road 346 between the towns of Nesbitt on #2 and Margaret on #23.
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Help out any weekend in Aprilemail Myna Cryderman [email protected] follow on Facebook
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Buying a Horse“Howmuchdoesahorse cost?” is a frequentlyaskedquestion, and like many things in the horse world, the answer is highly variable. Horses can cost anywhere from free tomillionsofdollars!Realistically,onecanexpecttospendafewthousanddollarstofindanappropriatemount, though this price will depend on the market, the type of horse, intended use and your location.
The price of the horse is not the only expense you will encounter when horse shopping. Before buying a horse, it is recommended that you have a trusted veterinarian conduct a pre-purchase exam. After the examination, the vet will give you an opinion on the horse’s strengths and weaknesses and discuss any potential problems. This exam will cost anywhere from a few hundred to two thousand dollars, depending on the extensiveness of tests your vet performs and whether you decide to take X-rays.
Remember that you will also have to buy all the necessary supplies for your horse: grooming equipment,
The Real Cost of Horse Ownership
tack, blankets (if needed) and medical supplies. The cost of these individual items may seem small, but they quickly addup!
Routine CostsYour horse has routine care needs. If you are boarding at a stable, the monthly bill can range from $200 to $3000, depending on the services provided. Usually, board includes: food, water, shelter and basic care - however, you may need to provide extra feed and supplements (including salt), or pay for additional services such as blanketing.Keeping your horse at home can be lessexpensive than boarding, but you will have to pay to maintain the property and provide your horse with feed, water and daily care.
Other essentials include routine hoof care by a reputable farrier or trimmer, approximately every six weeks. A
It is often said that if you ask a question of ten horse owners, you will get ten different answers. However, one thing we can all agree on is that horses aren’t cheap! Affording the initial purchase cost is the least of expenses. Calculating the maintenance over a horse’s lifetime is a more realistic look at a long-term budgeting plan. How much does horse ownership really cost? The short answer is that it depends. There are many variables that come into play when calculating the cost of horse ownership.
Ishbel Moore, Horse Country’s Contributing Editor and Bliss, her 21-year-old Arabian mare, at a Horse Agility event in 2013.
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vaccination schedule should be discussed with your veterinarian for annual core vaccines and others which will depend on your horse’s individual needs and infection control measures recommended for your area. Your horse may require medication or supplements.
UnexpectedCostsAs a horse owner, you must expect unexpected costs. Your horse does not know when the next pay day is, or whether you’re planning your next vacation. The horse may need immediate veterinarian care, board might increase or the price of hay may suddenly skyrocket. The average horse owner should have a plan to deal with unexpected costs.
Common health problems, such as colic, can leave you with thousands of dollars in vet bills. Even relatively minor health problems can become costly. The price of vet visits, medical supplies and care quickly add up. It is important to always have a plan to deal with unforeseen costs. You mightconsidercreatingahorsespecificsavingsaccount,or purchasing equine insurance.
Human CostsWhile it is entirely possible to pay only horse-related expenses; if you intend to ride or drive your horse, there will be costs to the human, too. Appropriate clothing is a must to stay safe around the barn. You will need a helmet, gloves, breeches or jeans and a boot or shoe with a low wedge heel. While you don’t need to buy expensive items, safety is a must.
You will likely require lessons to learn how to properly ride and/or drive and handle your horse. Expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $100 dollars a lesson. If you are planning on showing your horse, be prepared to get out your cheque book. At the introductory levels, a schooling show will cost about $200 when you add up trailer, coaching,officeandclassfees.Showfeesincreaseasonemoves up through the levels.
MorethanMoneyHorses take a toll on more than just your wallet; you will need to invest emotional and physical resources, as well as your time. Driving to the barn, grooming and working your horse can require upwards of two hours each time.
For most horse owners this is a three to six day a week commitment. Are you capable of staying up all night with a sick horse, or are you willing to pay somebody else to take onthatresponsibility?Ifyougetinjuredbyyourhorse,canyouaffordtotaketimeoffworktoheal?Couldyouhandlechoosing between an expensive surgery or euthanasia if the situationarises?Horseownersoftenhavetomaketoughdecisions that impact more than their bank account.
The Bottom LineAs you can see, the cost of horse ownership has a number of variables. Remember that while you don’t need to buy the trendiest, most expensive products or services, you do have a responsibility to provide your horse with a safe and healthy environment.
What works for one horse and owner may not work for another, and the rules of horse ownership are not set in stone. Working with horses can be very rewarding - building athleticism, co-ordination, dedication, and many life skills - but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time andfinances.
To learn more about the cost of horse ownership, please take a look at Equine Guelph’s ‘Cost of Horse Ownership’ chart, which will outline necessary purchases and their average cost. You can also view their ‘The Real Cost of Horse Ownership” video, where real horse owners’ talk about their experiences.
Sign up for their free e-newsletter at EquineGuelph.ca which will deliver monthly welfare tips throughout 2014 and announce tools to aid all horse owners in carrying out their ‘Full-Circle-Responsibility’ to our beloved horses.Visit Equine Guelph’s Welfare Education page for more information www.equineguelph.ca/education/welfare.php
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Horsepeople are known to be a unique breed. We joke about how we can sit at the dinner table and talk about worms, horse poop and pee, and a host of other topics that turn other diners green – and not with envy.
So, along those lines, why were six or seven people standing in a cold and windy field at Hi Point Performance Horses , D a c o t a h , M B , l a s t September?
What else, they were attendingahorseautopsy!
While not a true autopsy such as you would see at a medical college, nevertheless, all elements of the inside of a horse were investigated.
T h e o c c a s i o n wa s organized by Connie Friesen, a 2004 graduate of Olds College Equine Science program majoring in Equine Business Management. This program included courses in management and all aspects of equine health. Over the years since college, Connie has furthered her education in massage and body re-alignment methods focusing on rehabilitation and therapy.
Connie explained why she wanted to dissect a horse. “I want to learnmore about how the horse works, how things are put together and their relation to other parts of thebody.”Thepurposeofthat day’s activity was to supply Connie’s anatomy cupboard with c lean bones to help her clients understand the anatomy ofahorse.Shesaid,“Mosthorse people don’t know much about the structure
of a horse, and lots comment especially about the withers. Many don’t know it is a group of separate bones and the spinalcordisnotalongthetoplineofthehorse.”
The mare used in the dissection had a chequered history. ”Legs”wasonceabroodmareataPMUfacilityinsouthern
Manitoba, then was sold to a barn to be used in their lesson program. She went for training but still didn’t fit into their program, so they decided to advertise her for sale.
As part of the sale process the owners did some research into her breeding and discovered she was HYPP*, N/H. When learning about this disease the owners discovered the
danger she could possibly be to herself or others and decided they couldn’t sell her. If she did have an episode with her new owners, they felt they could be held liable for the outcome.
Connie had at one time mentioned to the owners that she had very sick horses donated so she could do a dissection
and learn from them. The owners decided to offer Legs to Connie, who said, “Iamsogratefulfortheirdonation. They felt at peace knowing that despite the sad circumstances, Legs would be able to help, and teach horsepeople in other ways than as a lesson horse. Her story will live on in the dissection, and the bones that will be used to teach hundreds of horse enthusiastsinthefuture.”
Some of the attendees were interested because
The inside of a horse - a learning experienceText and photos by Linda Hazelwood.
The incredible colours of the horse’s digestive system.
The spleen. Normally purple and grey in life, it is black here because of the drugs given to euthanize the horse. The spleen acts primarily as a
blood filter. It is possible to remove the spleen without jeopardizing life. The spleen plays important roles in regard to red blood cells and the
immune system, removing old red blood cells and holding a reserve of blood, which can be valuable in case of hemorrhagic shock.
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Connie Friesen (Connie’s Equine Services) is currently studying under Jim Masterson, who teaches a unique method of bodywork that recognizes and then follows the visual responses of the horse to touch, to find and release accumulated muscle and structural stress in key junctions of the horse’s body that most affect performance.
Connie is also a Certified Level 1 Thermographer, certified by the Infraspection Institute, and a Certified Equine Thermographer, through EquineIR, and joining the United Infrared Inc. network of thermographers.
Within the next year Connie plans to be working and studying with Dr. Joanna Robson of Inspiritus Equine Inc. and joining the HIPPOH Foundation. Contact Connie at 204-332-1333 [email protected] equineresources.web.comMany other photos were taken by Linda Hazelwood but were considered too graphic for a family magazine. If you would like to see them, please call Linda at 204-256-7467 or email [email protected]
*HYPPHyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited disease of the muscle which is caused by a genetic defect. In the muscle of affected horses, a point mutation exists in the sodium channel gene and is passed on to offspring.Homozygous horses are affected more severely than heterozygous horses. Under ideal management practices, the defective gene does not appear to have adverse effects, but stress and/or increased potassium in the serum can trigger clinical signs of muscle dysfunction. Why some horses manifest severe signs of the disease and other exhibit little or no signs is unknown and currently under investigation. Unfortunately, a horse carrying the defective gene but showing minimal signs has the same chance of passing the gene to future generations as does the affected horse with severe signs. HYPP is characterized by sporadic attacks of muscle tremors (shaking or trembling), weakness and/or collapse. Attacks can also be accompanied by loud breathing noises resulting from paralysis of the muscles of the upper airway. Occasionally, sudden death can occur following a severe paralytic attack, presumably from heart failure or respiratory muscle paralysis.
With files from UC Davis.http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/services/hypp.php
they came from a medical background. Sandra del Marco said,“Itwasveryinterestingtoseethemuscularsystemandhowitallworkedtogether.”ArleneErickson commented, “Iguessmynursing
background has something to do with my interest in the dissection. I have always been interested in the human body per se, and saw an autopsy during my training days.Thatwasmychoicetoattendasitwasnotapartofourregular“mustdo“assignments.Ifoundtheautopsyfascinating.IthoughtthatIwouldfindthedissectionafascinating learning experience as well, which I did. Thank you for all your expert teaching and willingness to let us have this amazing experience and the ability to see and learnfromitwasawesome!”Sheadded,“I think someofmy friends, exceptmy
nursing buddies, wonder what I get out of seeing things like this but for me it was an opportunity to learn how much alike the human body and an animal’s really is. My two daughters found it most interesting and would like toseemore.”
Someone who brought skills of a particular nature was Michele Czebotarenku, now a barefoot trimmer, but who in a previous career was taught how to butcher an animal into thedifferentcutsofmeat.Thismayoffendsomepurists,but yes, horses get butchered just like cows, lambs, pigs and bison. Michele’s expertise in identifying body parts brought a new dimension to the experience.Betweenthegroupmanybodypartswereidentifiedbut
allagreedthat“forthenextoneweneedavet!”Aftertheday’sworkwasfinished,Legswasburiedso
the earth could do it’s work. A few respectful words were said to thank her for her participation in the project. c
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by Chris Irwin
FrameofBody=FrameofMind
Let’s begin with a quick review. As I mentioned in my last column, the language of horses is body language. I can never emphasize enough that it’s not just what we do with a horse that is important but HOW we use our bodies when we are with our horses. That needs to be keptfirstandforemostinmindbecausehowrelaxingandenjoyable the training is for any breed of horse of any age, or, conversely, how stressful the experience is for the horse depends entirely on HOW the trainer behaves.Thisisnotamatterofperceptionorbeliefsinspecific
techniques or about English or Western preferences in riding. It is not about recreational or show horses. ALL horses are physiologically hard wired in the bio-chemistry of their central nervous system so that their body, mind and spirit work together as one. The frame of the body
1 Inthisfirstphotoweseemygoodfriend,Walter,ridinghisyoungArabianmare,“Flip”. In thisphoto Flip is clearly distressed. Her back is hollowed out and her eyes have a worried expression while her focus is out in the distance instead of into the turn that Walter is asking for. Her tail is also swishing in annoyance as I have asked Walter to ride like so many people do; with braced legspushedawayfromthehorse,astiffseatwhileleaningback in the saddle and with slack reins. Obviously the mare does NOT like how she is being ridden. This awkward frame of body is stressing her mind.
of the horse is also the frame of the mind. So, the truest definitionoftrainingthehorseshouldliterallymeanthatwe use our body language to shape/sculpt our horses into a frame of body that corresponds to their feeling good in the mind.
Now, having reviewed all of the above, these are just words that I have said so many times before in one context oranother.Let’slookatfourdifferentphotosthatillustrateveryclearlyhow“frameofbody=frameofmind”.Intheseimages we can see how, with knowledge and awareness, we can use our body language to help our horses be the best that they can be – or, just the opposite, how with lack of awareness we can inadvertently be stressing and alienating our horses when we do not know what we do not know about our own body language.
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2 In the second photo we now see that Walter has taken up contact with the reins and that Flip
is no longer inverted. And since her back is lifted and rounded she is no longer feeling the distress of a hollowed or inverted spine so her tail is visibly curled and relaxed. However,Flipis“behindthebit”andifwelookcloselywe see that Walter is not using his contact to block what he does not want but he is using his left hand to gently PULL what he does want - a turn left. However, his centre, his seat and navel, are still pointed straight ahead instead of intotheturn.Therefore,Walterissaying“gostraight”withhis seat while his left hand is pulling Flip into a left turn. Hislovelymareistherefore“goingbehindhishand”,likeaturtlepullingitsheadbackintoitsshell,inanattempttoavoidbeingpulledbythehandinto one direction while being pushed from the seat in another.
3 Nowweseea lovely frameofbody=awonderful frameofmind. Now Walter has let his legs relax completely and, in fact, isusinghisright“inside”legtobendFlip’sbarrelinordertobalanceher entire body on the arc of the turn to the right he is asking for. He is alsousinghisleft“outside”legtoturntheoutsideofherbendingbodyinto the right turn. Walter is now aligned with his centre (look at his belt buckle) perfectly straight with Flip’s spine so that they are both on the same track of the right turn. When we see how soft the reins are we know that the shape of Flip’s body is coming from Walter’s seat and legs instead of his hands. Now his right hand is no longer pulling right but instead merely blocking any unwanted left turns while the body is bending and senttotheright.AsWaltertrulyridesFlip“fromfronttoback”andfrom“insidetoout”withhisbodylanguage-insteadofpullingonFlip’sface- we now see that his mare is relaxed and focused on the task at hand. GreatridingWalter!
4 Our final photo is Chris riding his 3-year-old Friesian x Hanoverianmare,“Ekwa”.ThisisonlyEkwa’s7thrideofher
young life and she is being ridden alone, without the company of other horses,onherfirsttrailrideintonature.Lookhowrelaxedand focused she is while being ridden away from the other horses and into the wilderness. Although she is so young and inexperienced we see a profound level of calm and relaxation in Ekwa because during her few rides Chris has only ridden her with his body aligned properly with Ekwa’s and has never used the reins to pull on her mouth. Ekwa has only experienced being ridden in a comfortable frame of body and therefore she maintains a comfortable frame of mind. Proof positive that with horses, it’s not how much you do something - it’s how well you do it. And it’s not“whereyougo”withhorsesbut“howwellyougo”.
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The winter of 2013/2014 has seen brutal loads of snow dumped across the prairies, and locally to Horse Country, an arena roof collapsed due to snow load.
The following article ran in Horse Country a few years ago, and we thought it would be timely to publish again.
On February 9, 2009, the roof of a 24 x 37 metre (80 X 120 foot) metal-clad wood vegetable storage shed, at Mayfair Farm in Portage la Prairie, collapsed killing one of the owners and injuring three workers. Oneworkersaidhewastakinghiscoffeebreakwhen
theroofsuddenlybegantoheaveandfall in.“Isawawaveof ripplingmetal comingacross the ceiling,”hetold reporters. Investigators say the collapse followed hours of freezing rain. The cause has not been made public,however,officialsspeculateitwaslikelydueto
inadequate truss support or bracing for the snow and ice load.
The death sparked cries for building codes for Manitoba farm buildings. Saskatchewan farm buildings must meet the National Farm Building Code of Canada, a sub code under the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). Manitobaofficialsarecurrentlylookingatimplementingthe NBC codes for farm buildings, which are currently exempt from all building codes.
Building codes prescribe minimum roof design snow loads which are based on a probability of occurrence. On rare occasions, these prescribed loads can be exceeded. More commonly, poor building practices can result in compromises to the overall strength of a roof system.“Keepinmindthatthatloadsincreasegreatlyasthe
rafterspanincreases,”saysDennisHodgkinson,PresidentofDGHEngineeringinSt.Andrews,MB.“Arafterspan
Roof Collapse:How Safe is your Barn?
By Dave Wilkins
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of 9 to 12 metres (30 to 40 feet) can sometimes be more forgiving. For unregulated farm buildings involving spans of 18 to 22 metres (60 to 72 feet), you should have an engineered structural plan drawn up and an engineering construction review done by of the completed work. Whenever you have spans over 22 metres, you absolutely shouldn’t build without an engineered plan, and you should have an engineering review of truss erection andbracing as theworkprogresses,”he stresses.Anengineered structural plan and construction review will typically cost about 2 to 3% of the building capital cost.
DGH is a multi-disciplinary company that provides building design services for the agricultural, commercial and industrial marketplace across Western Canada.
If you have any uncertainty about the structural safety of an existing building, it’s a good idea to call in an engineer. Hodgkinson says engineers will typically charge about $600 to $1,000 (Ed: 2009 price) to conduct a roof inspection
Hodgkinson has seen several failed roofs involving horse buildings. The number one cause is improper trussbracing. “Roofproblemsarenotuncommon forlarge rafter spanswithwood truss rafters,” he says.His company has done a lot of work stabilizing roof systems.
The key, he adds, to avoiding roof problems is to start with engineered trusses. Truss manufacturers will supply a plan or drawing that spells out the roof load carrying capacity. In addition, a package of information is sent to the construction site that gives detailed instructions concerning the erection, bracing and anchorage of the trusses and roof system.
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“Youneed to tell the trussmanufacturer the exactlocation of the building, and the type of construction and use of the building. Also, describe the local site conditions, such as whether the building is in the open or surrounded by trees, and especially whether or not it will be adjacent or connected to another building. Buildings with adjacent roofs taller than the one planned can greatly increase the snowloadduetodrifting,”Hodgkinsonsays.
He notes that many people frequently miss or misunderstand the truss manufacturer’s instruction notes about bracing. “Wood trussesare strong ifyoukeep themstraight
and plumb. If they get out of alignment, their strength or abilitytowithstandloadsdecreases,”hesays.Bracingisneeded to keep all critical elements of the trusses straight and plumb. Study the truss manufacturer’s drawing and read all the notes carefully. If you have any questions, call the manufacturer or an engineer, he emphasizes.
How to Remove SnowHodgkinson says if you have reason to believe the
strength of your roof is compromised, anything you can do to keep snow accumulations under control is a good move. However, be very careful removing snow from a roof. Here are some points to keep in mind:• Consider the loading effects of any equipment oractivities to be used in the snow removal process. • Be aware that a weak roof with a heavy snow cover might collapse with you on it. • Ensure that the removal process does not result in increased snow load on other areas of the roof during the work. • If the roof is weak, you may need to install temporary shoring just to be able to safely remove the snow. • It’s a good idea to have a professional engineer on site to monitor the removal process if you have an overloaded or weakened roof.
Collapse Warning SignsWhatarethewarningsignsofroofproblems?Hodgkinsonoffersthesesuggestionsfortrussrafterroofs:1. Look down the roof ridge line to make sure it is straight;2. Walk back until the top surface of the roof deck lines upwithyoureyeandcheckiftherooflooksflatlikea
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table – look for any dips or bulges; and3. Go to the gable ends and make sure the walls are plumb andflat(nobulges).
If the ridge line is not straight, if there are dips or bulges in the roof deck or if the gables are out of plumb or bulging, call an engineer and get an inspection done.“Canvascoveredbuildingsaredesignedtomeetsnow
loadrequirements”,headds.Forcanvascoveredhoop-shaped buildings, engineered shop drawings are usually available on request from the manufacturer. Check the drawings to make sure your canvas building has been properly designed and constructed.
Another point to keep in mind is some insurance companies will not include snow load coverage on an existing building unless a valid engineer’s report on the roof system is available.“Thegoodnewsiseveryroofouttherecanbefixed,
Hodgkinsonadvises.“Ifyourroofneedsrepair,getthework done before next winter. If you have any reason to doubt the safety of your existing roof, get it checked by anengineer.”
Dave Wilkins runs DLW Communications and can be reached at (204) 782-5612 or [email protected]
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Letters to Horse Country...
Misty River Ranch: Hi Linda, this is big news indeed. Congratulations on your achievements over the years; the magazine is a mainstay for MB horse people across all the disciplines. Enjoy your well earned retirement! Kindest regards, Sarah and John Biron.
Haidee Landry, CQHA President, AQHA, BCQHA Director: Is this a retirement or are you just moving on to other endeavours? In any event, Horse Country has been a great magazine and I just wanted to wish you all the best.
Stacey Randall: You are the face of Horse Country. I know Tara but not Shawn. They have some big shoes to fill. Best wishes in your future plans Linda...Hope to still see you around at horse events.
Jo Woolsey (Buckeye Nutrition, Aurora Wind Feeds): Linda, I will miss you out there!!!! May you be blessed richly for your new steps forward!
Vernette McIntosh: Congrats Linda! Seems like you left your baby in very capable hands. Happy trails!
Ashley Fudge: You had hinted at this. It is not going to be the same without you! You will be missed and know that your contribution has been grand and appreciated by many :) Hugs.
Pam Glover: Congrats Linda! You must feel such relief and happiness! I’ve known Shawn for years through the dog show world, and of course everyone who owns a horse in Manitoba knows Tara. Look forward to seeing the new mag! What a small world this is! Best wishes for your “retirement” and enjoying your time with your horse.
Connie Kosky-Levesque: Congratulations Linda! I wish you all the best in the future! See you on the trails!! Mikolaj Falk: Dislike and like at the same time. You were amazing for this magazine! It’s a shame to lose you but happy you get to go out and enjoy all the amazing things you wrote about!Marsha Trinder: Good luck in all your future endeavours Linda – I have enjoyed working with you.
Brenda Rinneberg Gauthier: It’s been a wonderful ride and now for more relaxing rides! Way to go Linda. Hmmmm trip to Penticton in the forseeable future, drinking wine lake side and relaxing!!!
Maureen Scott: You’ve accomplished so much in 11 years and made Horse Country the magazine it is today. I’m sorry to see you go but you’re opening another door of new adventures and I wish you luck, and enjoyment Linda. See you at the shows, have fun.
Barbara Ade: You’ve certainly done a great job these past 11 years Linda – I remember when you started! Big congrats on making the magazine what it is today. Enjoy this next phase of your life!
Glen Tiel, Premier Print: I just wanted to congratulate you on your pending “retirement” from Horse Country. It was a pleasure getting to know you and working with you over the last couple of years. It’s obvious you care a great deal about the magazine and were very passionate about it. It’s growth and evolution clearly show that. You have reason to be very proud. All the best to you as you spend more time on the trail.
Dr Glenn Bailey: Linda, my hat’s off to you for doing such a great job. Thanks for all your time invested in this endeavor. Wishing you a fantastic new adventure!
Laura Longley: I’ve always loved this magazine! You have done such a great job. Good luck with your new adventures.
Charmaine Bergman: More time for you to ride!!! Timing is perfect, chuckle. You will be very missed, but so glad to know that Horse Country will continue.
Ishbel Moore: I’m going to really miss our times together, planning, editing, proofreading and traveling. I had some wonderful times and opportunities because of you and Horse Country. I thank you and my horses thank you. Because of you and Horse Country I am a much better horse-person. Best wishes to you!
On February 24th, I announced that I was taking retirement from Horse Country, and
Shawn Bennett would become the new publisher, with Tara Reimer looking after editorial and marketing. Once this news was published on Facebook, I was overwhelmed with good wishes from friends – not just Facebook friends, but real friends I have made over the last 11 years. I count advertisers and subscribers in that group equally. I thought I would share just a few of the good wishes I received. Thank you to all!
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Experience the Benefits of Membership!
Horse Enthusiasts know that the Manitoba Horse Council adds value
to their equestrian lifestyle.
That’s because 2000+ horse enthusiasts are MHC members
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Manitoba Horse Council - Celebrating 40 years of service to the Manitoba Equine Community!
NEW for 2014 - Optional Member Insurance BenefitsAll individual MHC members living in Manitoba are eligible to purchase
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$2,500 Life Saving Surgery EndorsementEquine - Covers emergency, life-saving surgical procedures under
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The program is available for both English and Western. It
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ManitobaTrailRidingClub - ClinicFundraiserforJessicaManness’goalofridingforCanadaattheWorldEquestrianGames
Facebook, February 28: “Justess completed the 75** in 6th place! Autumn completed the 50*! Glider goes tomorrow at 6:30 a.m! So excited!”This was a note from Jessica Manness’ Facebook page (A Canadian’s Journey to the World Equestrian Games - France 2014).As thispiece isbeingwritten, JessicaandGliderare challenging the 100 mile race she talks about on her page.
It’s all part of her objective of qualifying to ride at the World Equestrian Games (see Horse Country Issue 1-2014). Gettingherselfandherhorsesfitisonlypartofthejob;Jessica also has the objective of raising around $20,000 to get Glider, herself and her groom over to France if she qualifies.Nomeanfeat!
To that end, she arranged a fundraiser clinic in conjunction with the Manitoba Trail Riding Club on February 15. It was freezing cold but the bright and airy arena belonging to John Mueller was a bonus.About20peopleandsixhorsesattended,andJessica,
Maura Leahy, Dr. Glenn Sinclair and Wendy Carnegie went through all the processes involved in making sure yourhorseisfittoride,andkeepsfitduringtherace.
Manitoba Long Distance riders are very lucky to have twoveryqualifiedi n d i v i d u a l s i n their locale: Maura
Beau Tia Maria inspects her official Judging Card results.
One mile or 100, the fit of the saddle is crucial, as Jessica (left) demonstrates.
Leahy is Endurance Canada’s Chef d’Equipe, Canada West and Team Canada, while Glenn Sinclair, DVM, is Team Veterinarian, Canada East and Team Canada.
Maura Leahy explained how to approach the mandatory vetchecks,andthetherulesofthedifferentelementsoflongdistanceriding(forinstance,ifyouhavetogetoffyour horse and walk, you can only backtrack, not walk forwards. You have to get back on your horse at the same placeyougotoff).
Dr. Sinclair gave an example of the nose-to-tail vet check and suggested ways to prepare your horse for having teeth inspected, temperature taken and being listened to for gut sounds, etc. Bundled up aainst the cold as the horse owners were,theystillallgaveagoodtryatthe“trotout”,evenwhen asked to repeat the straight line and practise circles.Springcan’tcomefastenoughfortheseriders!
If you want to help Jessica and Glider get to France, you can donate through Paypal via [email protected] the team’s progress atwww.facebook.com/pages/A-Canadians-Journey-to-the-WEG-France-2014/264029436990198
Darice Whyte’s Beau Tia Maria undergoing a vet check by Dr. Glenn Sinclair. 1) Pulse,2) Gut sounds, 3) Hydration,4) Mucous membrane.4
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On theBookshelf
There was another book received for review, about the famous racehorse, Northern Dancer. It got two strikes against it, however good a read it might have been. And thereinhangsthetail:“might”.Thereviewerwasputoffright at the start so the book has gone back on the pile at the back of the desk.1.Thecover-Markedas“Uncorrectedandunpublishedproofs-Confidential”.Howcanabookbereviewedifthereviewercan’tdependontheinformationitcontains?2.Ah,theopeningparagraph.“Thebay-coloredcolthadleft Canada several months before, the hope of a nation ofunderdogs.”NotquitethewaytoattractaCanadianreviewertoenjoythebook.We’llwaitforthefinalversion,thanks.
Suffering in SilenceThe Saddle-Fit Link to Physical and Psychological Trauma in Horses.By Jochen SchleeseISBN 978-1-57076-653-4Hardback, $32.95 Cdn
Schleese is probably a household name in the English rider’s vocabulary. Their saddles are known to be among the best out there and this intense book from Jochen Schleese shows why.Beforeheeventouchesonfittingasaddletoahorse,
he uses a number of chapters to discuss the history of saddle making, the rider’s needs, the horse’s needs, bone structure and balance. Why should a woman’s saddle be constructeddifferentlytoaman’s?Whathappenswhena rider’s body is not in balance, even before he or she sits onthehorse?
There are many excellent photos and illustrations to demonstrate the relationship of the rider and the horse’s anatomy, even before the saddle comes in between. Schleesediscussesthedifferencesbetweenhorsebreeds,
the length of their backs and conformation, also noting that most horses have a natural unevenness or asymmetry of horse musculature.
A well-explained segment is that of where the saddle support area is on the horse, ie, where the saddle should sit, and why. He includes discussion with people like Jane Savoie,(Howtofixriderandhorsecrookedness),Dr.CarolVischer, DVM, MS, (The horse’s skin is a good indicator of pain), and others.
The book is intense in its treatment of the eternal saddle fitproblem,infactitisoneofthebestsaddlefitbooksthisreviewer has seen. It should be required reading for any rider or trainer who puts a saddle on a horse.c c
The Horse LoverA Cowboy’s Quest to
Save the Wild Mustangsby H. Alan Day
with Lynn Wiese SneydISBN 978-0-8032-5335-3
Hardback, US $24.95
Alan Day owned and managed two ranches and when a friend pestered him about buying an old ranch in South Dakotahecommented,“IneedanotherranchlikeIneeda permanentmigraine.”However, horseswon overand when he took possession of the 35,000 acres, the opportunity dropped into his lap to establish a sanctuary forunadoptablewildhorsespreviously“warehoused”bythe Bureau of Land Management. “MustangMeadows” ultimately became the first
goverment sponsored wild horse sanctuary in the US. This is Day’s personal history of the vast enterprise, his maverick philosophy of horse whispering, and the lessons he learned from his horses about loyalty, perseverance and hope.c
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InAprilof2013ourfirstthreeMangalargaMarchadorhorses arrived to us from the largest breeder in the
USA, Flying Oaks Ranch located in Oklahoma. We had been looking at the Marchador horses for a number of years and learned about the breed before taking the plunge. We had always ridden Arabs or Arab crosses as we loved their beauty, stamina and toughness, and wanted a horse with similar traits, but smoother and bolder to ride. We also wanted a horse that could be very versatile as we broadened our focus from distance riding.
Most people have never heard of the Mangalarga Marchador. Perhaps it is because they have not been in North America for long. There are approximately 200 horses in North America, and only 12 currently located in Canada. Europe has their own registry where Marchadors are much more well known.
The Marchador (pronounced March-A-Door) is the national horse of Brazil and has much to offer. They are middle-sized, agile, strong and have proportionate structures. They are vigorous and healthy with fine, smooth skin and silky hair coat. They are active with a docile temperament. The withers are prominent with a proportionate back. The chest is very deep and the quarters
are muscular. The croup is sloping and the shoulders are well conformed and sloping with sound legs and hard feet. All coat colours are accepted.
Iberian heritage• Shape: triangular, well outlined, middle and harmonious, wideandflatforehead;• Profile: right-lined in the foreheadandofa straightprofile;• Eyes:remoteandexpressive,big,prominent,fineandflexibleeyelids;• Ears: average size, movable, parallel, well-set, upturned preferably pointing slightly inwards;• Throat: wide and well-outlined;• Mouth:averagesize,flexibleandfirmthinlips;• Nostrils:large,dilatedandflexible.
The neck is of light form, proportional appearance, oblique, with strong musculature, presenting balance and flexibility,withharmoniousinsertions,joiningtothebodyin the upper third of the chest.
Stallions have a slightly cresty neck as a sexual secondary characteristic.
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Our horses were raised on the open range, without human intervention for the most part, for all their growing years. Flying Oaks Ranch horses are all raised this way, which makes for a savvy and sure footed horse, which is not easily intimidated by external factors.
I particularly like the hooves of the Marchadors. They are very hard and have excellent concavity. The Marchadors are known for being very sound, physically and genetically.
Manglarga Marchadors are born with a tendency towardoneoftwodifferentgaits,withsomeanimalsableperformbothand/ora“centro”gait.Thelegsmovewithoutmuch Termino (an outward rolling of the front limbs during extension). Both gaits can be performed over varied terrain and on hills with much power. No special shoeing, saddlingorbittingisnecessarytoobtaingoodgait.WhenfirstseeingaMarchadorperformingtheMarcha
Batida (BATIDA- ba-chi-da) gait, most people would assumethehorseistrotting.TheBatidagaitisverysimilarto a trot. It is characterized by the movements of the legs inadiagonalpattern,alsowithmomentsoftriplesupportand a four beat sequence.
The Marcha Picada is a bit smoother. It is a broken pace andthereforecreateslittleverticalmovement.Thisgaitischaracterized by the movement of the animal’s legs in a lateral sequence, with periods of triple hoof support. The gait can be sustained for long periods of time, allowing theriderhoursofenjoyableridingwithlittlediscomfort.The timing of foot falls is similar to the pasollano of the Peruvian Paso Horse.
Often the choice of gait is determined by the riding discipline and what you want to do with the horse. In most cases, the batida-gaited horse would be my horse of choice for endurance, competitive trail and some of the performance sports. For pure pleasure and trail, or those champagne classes at the show, the picada gait may be the best.
We chose the Marchador over another gaited breed due to their temperament with a strong desire to please and perform, stamina that can give many Arabians a challenge over distance, athleticism which allows the Marchador to performinthereiningarena,workcattleontheranch,jumpwith ease and perform dressage maneuvers. All this, while maintainingasmooth,forwardmovingride!Theyaretrulyone of the most robust horse breeds available.
North American Marchador Association: ww.namarchador.orgEuropean Marchador Association: www.eamm.de/home.htmBrazilian Registry: www.abccmm.org.br
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2014BigHelpingHoovesAdventureStartingMay4,2014fromNinetteManitoba,PamGloverandSandySchmidtarehitting thePINKTRAILagain,raising funds for Manitobas breast cancer patients who requirefinancialassistancewhileundergoingtreatment.They will be riding through southern Manitoba from NinettetoRicher.161milesin16days!YeeeeHaw!
RouteMay4–KickofffromNinetteandridetothecornerof#23and #5 highways. 12.8 miles May 5 – Corner to Glenboro 14.7 miles May 6 – Glenboro to Cypress River 8.5 miles May 7 – Cypress River to Holland 11 miles May 8 – Holland to Treherne 7.6 miles May 9 – Treherne to Rathwell 7.8 miles May 10 – Rathwell to St Claude 9.7 miles May 11 – St Claude to Elm Creek 15.6 miles May 12 – Elm Creek to Fannystelle 11.6 miles May 13 – Fannystelle to Starbuck 8.2 miles May 14 – Starbuck to Perimeter Highway (will trailer around Winnipeg to Deacons Corner) 13 miles May 15 – Deacons Corner to Dufresne 11 miles May 16 Dufresne to Richer 13.4 miles
Pledges gratefully accepted. Donations of hay, feed, gas cardsandbottlewaterwouldbemostwelcome.
Contact Pam at [email protected] for information and pledge sheets.
They are also looking for places to camp overnight in the towns mentioned above from May 6 to May 13. We will require room for a camper and either pens for two horses or an area to set up our portable fencing. c
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Around...and About...
Haveyou,orsomeoneyouknow,wonanaward,beennominatedtoaBoard,donesomethingspecial?Doyouknowofsomethingyouthinkotherriderswouldbeinterestedin? Let us know what’s happening in your [email protected].
Association secretaries: if you have “snippets” ofinformation we can include them on this page. Send to [email protected]
Ask for the Association information sheet to see what comes free in Horse Country.
The 3rd Annual Free First Aid Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd, at 7pm at Poco Razz Farm (www.pocorazzfarm.ca), located at 130 Greenview Road, Winnipeg. Interested participants can register by calling Jim or Christina Shapiro at 204-255-4717. Dr. Dave Snell, Central Veterinary Services will conduct the clinic. Topics coveredwillincludeconstructingafirstaidkitforhorses,body condition scoring, bandaging, and dental injuries, plus more.
Rideauwood Farm, a competitive dressage training facility located35minutessouthofOttawanearKemptville,hasanimmediate opening for a working student position for 2014. In addition to an opportunity to ride/train with a listed rider of Dressage Canada’s Grand Prix National Team, and a Level III Coach. Duties include all aspects of horse care such as grooming, cleaning, turnout, tacking, etc for competitive dressage horses, as well as barn maintenance duties such as sweeping, mucking, and general upkeep. This is an opportunity to work and learn with international quality sport horses at an upper end dressage training facility. Accommodations are provided. Check out www.rideauwoodfarm.com
Angie Lavallee from Manitoba had a busy spring: her two Endurance horses Abbey and Cansas left Manitoba enroute to Texas where they were slated for several FEI Endurance rides over the next few months. She rode a 50 mileonCansasanda75mileonOKAbsolutelySpotlessat‘Racing Stripes’. After that they did a couple more FEI 75’s at ‘Shanghai Trails’ in March. Then back to Manitoba to do anothercoupleFEI75’s,thentheywillbeofftoMontana.Angiesays,“Thankyoutoallmysupportersthathavehelped me participate in this great venture as part of the bigger picture. Any other interested supporters please FB me.Itwillbeabusy,(andexpensivefewmonths)!”
Horse racing will continue at Assiniboia Downs this year. Thetrack’s2014bettinglicensehasbeengrantedtotheManitoba Jockey Club.
The Manitoba Horse Racing Commission (MHRC) was threatening to pull the license over a $15 million mortgage levied against the track by Peguis First Nation.
Peguis and the Manitoba Jockey Club announced a major development deal in December, 2013, to build hotels and stores at the Assiniboia Downs lot site between between the racetrack and the MTS Iceplex, but the Jockey Clubhad toprovidewrittenassurances toMHRCthatownership of the track will not be transferred to Peguis as part of that deal.
You can now apply online for your Equine Canada Passport to receive your proof of purchase which can be used for up to 21 days as an interim passport. It’s quick, easy and convenientandbestofall-therearenorushfees!
The online application system allows owners to receive a horse passport quickly and with ease. If you suddenly findyourselfwithanewhorseat the lastminuteandthe competition you want to enter is the following week, don’tpanic!Aslongasyouhavetheproperinformationand documents, you can have an interim passport within minutes and be off to your event. For step-by-step information on how to complete your application go to www.equinecanada.ca
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Check out www.keystonecentre.com/agriculture/horse-3/ forinformationaboutHorse3,happeningattheKeystoneCentre in Brandon, April 18 - 20. We’ve seen a schedule of Events and it’s going to be another great three days of learning and horsemanship.
Find out about how to sell your horse for top dollar, extreme horsekeeping in the summer and winter, Team Roping, Canadian Northern Lights Drill Team, Equine Dentistry, saddle care and purchase, gastric ulcers, even aWesternvsEnglishRideOff!Thesearejustafewoftheeventsonoffer.Don’tmissit!
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Way More Than GroomingBy Linda Parelli
Enhancing the relationship
Some horses hate being groomed. They can’t stand still, theytrytonip,bite,kick,flinch,orwillswishtheirtailsand toss their heads. Others tolerate it, just tuning out and resigning themselves to the process. Then there are the horses that absolutely love it. Having your horse look forward to grooming time is a often true testament to the quality of your relationship…and it’s a great place to build it.
In this article, we’re going to look at how you can have a nicely groomed horse with a neat mane and tail, shiny coat and clean edges (ears, chin and fetlocks), and how to achieve that goal as naturally as possible and with your horse’s best interests in mind. Let’s look at how you can have your horse looking great while enhancing the relationship and solving behavioral problems all at the same time.
Shiny CoatShinecomesfromtheinside.It’sareflectionofgood
healthandisattainedmainlythroughgoodnutrition.Grooming massages the skin and improves circulation, but if your horse’s coat is dull, dry and frizzy, this usually means his health is compromised. He may be missing something in his diet or is emotionally stressed.
Apart from making sure that your horse enjoys a happy life, he may also need vitamin and mineral supplements,oranoilsuchasflaxseedtoensurethatheshines from the inside.
Every day, we brush our horses and we do it with love,puttingourheartsintoeverystroke-notjustmechanicallytakingthedirtoff.Horsescanfeelthedifference,andsometimeshorseswhodislikebeing
Grooming is about much more than presentation; it can be the ultimate Friendly Game.
Here’s how to have your horse looking great and enrichthe relationship…naturally.
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groomedwillrespondmuchbetterwhenyousoftenyourtouch(introverts),speedup(extroverts),orfindtheir favorite itchy spot (left-brained horses).
Washing: The Parellis rarely use more than water towashthesweatofftheirhorses,sincekeepingthenatural oils intact is an important protection against the elements and insects. In fact, many horses roll in the dirt right after bathing to restore some kind of skin protection, and light-colored horses seem to need dark dirt!Whentheydouseshampoos,theyselectthosethatare moisturizing and feature natural ingredients, and eventhen,theyonlyshampoowhenfilmingorforashow. Mostly they just rinse with water or wipe over the coatwithadampragandsometimesalittleoil.
Moisturizing: When the climate is especially dry, theygentlyrubalittleoilaroundtheeyesandmuzzleto lubricate and soften the skin in these delicate areas. Naturaloilslikeflaxseed,coconutoroliveoilarebest.First rub it on your hands and then smooth it on, or add it to a damp cloth. Not too much, though - you don’t want your horse greasy.
Caution: Beware of shine sprays, because they can make the hair slippery and transfer to your reins and ropes.Thiscanaffectcontrol,saddlestabilityorsafetywhenridingbareback.Testfirst.
Beautiful Mane and TailSome horses have big, full manes and tails, while others don’t–alotlikepeoplereally!Buttakinggoodcareofthem is part of keeping the hair soft and supple. Once again, good hair health depends on the same elements asagoodcoat,sofirstmakesureyourhorseisgettingthe nutrition he needs, and then use natural shampoos, conditioners and de-tanglers to avoid breakage. Always brushcarefully,justlikegirlsdowithlonghair!
Length of mane and tail is usually a personal preference or a breed/sport style. The style for some sports and breeds is long, while others are short. Some peoplelikelong,naturalmanesandtails,nomatterwhat, while others prefer a certain style of grooming – not too short, not too long.
Here’s how Linda Parelli trims the manes and tails on her warmblood horses:
Mane: I like a groomed and trimmed mane with a soft edge, rather than a blunt, clipped, straight edge. ButIdon’tlikethetraditionalapproachof“pulling”manes. The traditional practice of pulling manes and
tails involves back-combing and then pulling hairs out, which hurts or stings to some extent. To achieve this look, without discomfort, I use thinning shears (scissors with teeth) and cut diagonally into the mane, both ways, sometimes going deeper into thicker areas to produce amoreunifiedlook.Iendupwithasomewhatnaturalline that is not too long and not too short but has a well-groomed appearance. (There are also special combs that you can use, so instead of pulling the hairs out after back-combing, you can simply press a lever and it cuts the hairs). Sure, you’ll make mistakes – I certainly have –sogoforalongerlengthfirstor,onceyou’vecorrectedthemistakes,itwillbetooshort!
Tail: Tohelpthetaillookalittlefullerandhaveasmartlook (like a good haircut), I trim the ends somewhere between the fetlock and the hocks. I go shorter for a sporty look, longer for a more elegant look. Again, I use the thinning shears to snip back and forth on diagonal angles until I get the length I want. This way it has soft edges.
If the top of the tail has been rubbed or has short, in-growinghairs,Ithinthatareaoutalittlesoitdoesn’tlook so bushy as it grows out.
Muzzle: The long hairs around a horse’s muzzle are important for sensing proximity and preventing a horse from bumping into things. These hairs give a horse the sensitivity and discriminating feel he needs when grazing, nuzzling, and exploring. For this reason, we do not believe in shaving the muzzle or trimming it in any way.Weleaveourhorsesfullywhiskered!
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Ears: Fuzzy ears can be really cute, and on some horses we leave them exactly as they are. Our miniature horses, Barnum and Bailey (who are now in blissful retirement at the home of Lorraine and BillKaliher)always sported this look. When wanting a sleeker look, wetrimoffjustthefuzzybitsandleavetheprotectivehairs inside the ear. These hairs help protect against dirt andinsectsgettingintothedelicateinnereararea,sowenever shave them.
To trim excess hairs, we gently close the ear in half (like a taco) and sweep the outer edges with the clippers toproduceaclearoutlineandfinish.
Fetlocks: Some horses have beautiful, long hairs around their fetlocks, called feathers. They are a distinctive part of many breeds, such as drafts and Friesians. Many crossbreeds have feathers too, and many people love this look and want to keep it. But if youwantyourhorsetohaveamoredefinedlegandankle, here is how we do it…
Hold the foot up by the fetlock, allowing the hoof torelaxsoyoucantrimoffthoseextrabitsoffluff.Wemake sure some protective hair remains, so we don’t go too short. Trim delicately and conservatively, and leave alittlehairaroundtheergotifyourhorseisturnedoutinwinter,asthishelpswaterdrainofftheleg.Andifyour horse lives in snow or very wet conditions, don’t trim the leg hair at all. It’s his natural protection.
Hooves: Shinyhoovesareareflectionofgoodhealth,justlikethemaneandcoat-orourfingernails,forthatmatter.Ifyouseedryness,flakes,cracksandridges,you need to look at how to help your horse’s health and nutrition.
continued from page 35 We only use hoof dressing when the weather is particularlydry;otherwise,weleavethemalone.Puttingtoo much moisture on the hoof can make it soft when it needs to stay tough and strong. When we use nutritive oils, we rub them into the coronet band rather than the hoof itself.
The final touchGroom with LOVE. I’ve seen so many people brush, comb, trim, wash and scrub as if they were working on a dirty wall. Grooming your horse is an intimate thing; this is a living, feeling, breathing and sensitive being. Approachasifbrushingachild’shair.Use“feel”,anddo it with care and with love, even if you are in a hurry. Your grooming sessions can either enhance or damage the relationship you have with your horse. Think of this as a way to improve your relationship with your horse, tospendundemandingtimeinsteadofjustgettingyourhorse ready for what you want. Think of it this way: what wouldmakeyourhorselookforwardtogroomingtime?
If your horse hates to be groomed…Horses hate to be groomed for one of three reasons:
1) fear, 2) dominance, or 3) because you’re doing it all wrong!
• Fear - Some horses are afraid to be touched; they finditinvasiveanduncomfortable.Ifyouaretryingtobe gentle but still have trouble, this can be an indication that your horse doesn’t fully trust you. Watch facial expressions for positive signs of enjoyment, such as soft eyes,headtiltingandlipsstretchingwhenyoufindthatitchy spot. Some horses will even maneuver themselves intopositiontogiveyoubetteraccesstothatspot!Watchtoo for negative signs such as twitching skin, lifting head,earsbackorswishingtail,whichmeans“backofforelse!”UsetheFriendlyGameprincipleof“approachandretreat”togainacceptanceandfigureouthowtomake this something your horse enjoys.
When it comes to fear of things like clippers, this will takesomeseriousattentionandpreparationintermsofbuildingyourhorse’sconfidence.
• Dominance – In a herd of horses, it’s the dominant horse that initiates grooming. It’s all about who touches who. If you have a left-brained horse that objects to grooming, it’s most likely because he thinks he is the boss. Rather than resorting to cross-ties, thisisyourchancetofigureouthowtoimprovetherelationship and gain the alpha position. It might mean youhavetoplaywithyourhorsefirsttogethiminthemoodtobegroomed,orthatyouneedtofindthatitchy
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spot under his belly, his thighs, tail, or on top of his mane near his withers - the parts that he cannot reach to scratch himself. • You’redoingitallwrong!Somehorseshate
grooming because it is too scary, too soft, too hard, tooboringorannoying.KnowingwhatHorsenality™the horse is will give you major clues as to how your grooming sessions can be less stressful and build the relationship.
With this knowledge, you can now make your groomingsessionsmuchmorefulfillingandtakeyourrelationship and fun with horses to a whole new level. Whoknewthatgroomingcouldbethatvaluable?
About ParelliParelli Natural Horsemanship’s goal is to help make the world a better place for horses and the people who love them. By practicing the Parelli program to gain an understanding of equine psychology and effective communication skills, horsemen of all disciplines and skill levels are able to build solid, reliable foundations with their horses. Founded by Pat and Linda Parelli, Parelli Natural Horsemanship now has campuses in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia and students in dozens of additional countries.For more information about Parelli Natural Horsemanship, including educational videos, articles, training tools, horsemanship diaries and more, visit the Parelli membership site www.parelliconnect.com and sign up for a free 30-day trial.
Left-Brain Extrovert Right-Brain ExtrovertGroomingisallaboutfunandshouldbevigorous! Groomingneedstobefirm,yetrhythmicand soothing.
Left-Brain Introvert Right-Brain IntrovertGroomingisallaboutenjoymentanditchyspots! Groomingneedstobegentleandsensitive.
Grooming to suit each Horsenality™
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Equine Canada extends condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Byrnne Rothwell. Dr. Rothwell passed away on January 28, 2014 at the age of 77.
T h e e q u i n e a n d veterinary community has lost an invaluable advocate in Dr. Rothwell. He was a valued volunteer on the Equine Canada HealthandWelfareCommitteerepresentingProvinces.Hewas also adedicatedmember and attended allmeetingsproviding safe guidance, unfailing accuracy and a wonderful sense of humour. Those who were fortunate to call him a friend or mentor will always remember his calm and thoughtful approach to every situation.
Early in his career, Dr. Rothwell served as a 4-H club leader, a high school vocational agriculture instructor, and a veterinary adviser to several livestock groups and their board of directors. He also served on the Saskatchewan Veterinary MedicalAssociationcommittee, including thecouncil,andwas president in 1976 to 1977.
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Dr. Rothwell was a lifetime member of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Following his retirement from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Dr. Rothwell assisted the Saskatchewan Horse Federation (becoming an honorary board member) in preparing their disease alerts and health recommendations.
His incredibly successful career included many accolades and awards. In 2000, Dr. Rothwell was named Saskatchewan Veterinarian of the Year, and in 2011, he was awarded the Equine Welfare Leadership Award of Distinction from The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation for integrating animal welfare into his core businessstrategyandsettingthebarhigherforexpectationsregarding animal welfare.
Dr. Rothwell’s request was that there would be no service at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of tributes, donations may be made in memory of Dr. Rothwell to either the Provincial 4-H Foundation or to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Project.Tooffer condolences to theRothwell family,or to share
memories and photos, please visit Beau ‘Lac’ Funeral Home.
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Each year, as spring approaches and hay stocks begin to dwindle, hay prices take an upward swing. It also means that some year-old stored hay comes on the market.
If you have to buy hay, take the time to feed test any that has been put-up for a year or more before making the purchase. While the feed may have initially been put up verywell,sittingintheyardorfieldforanextrayearhaslikely changed the feeding outlook.
Hay is a perishable commodity that deteriorates when exposed to weather, and time is a factor. For example, 90 daysaftercutting,thevitaminprecursorslose“strength”.ThefatsolublevitaminsA,D,andEarethefirstnutrientsto oxidize, so you may need to feed supplements.
Bales that are stored in a shed, covered or wrapped in plastic do not deteriorate over the winter as much as hay stored outdoors. A feed test in the spring, compared to the results from the previous fall, would likely show theprotein,fiber(energy)andmineralcontentofthehaystored under cover to be very similar. This is not the case for hay that is stored outdoors, uncovered and on the ground.
Some facts: In a 6-foot diameter round bale, 27% of the bale weight isfoundintheouterfiveinchesofthebale.For every inch of rain, 180 pounds of water will land onthebale;somewillrunoff,butsomewillenterthebale. When the exterior of the bale is rain soaked and is exposed to weather, it rots.More weather damage occurs to legume hay compared to grass hay.Applyingtwineat4”spacingreducesmoistureentryinto
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thebalecomparedtobaleswithtwineat8“spacing.Netwrappedbalesshedrainbetterandhavelessdamagethan bales tied with twine.Bales wrapped with solid plastic have the least amount of damage.A denser or tighter bale sheds more water than a looser bale.As well as reduced bale weights, molds and bacteria can use up the best nutrients in a bale. The soluble proteins andhighlydigestiblesugarsareconsumedleavingoff-coloured moldy feed, which should not be fed to horses although cows can deal with it.Weather damage can increase the indigestible fibre levels in hay by 5% or more and reduce energy levels by similar amounts.Because of possible quality reduction, the best advice
is to feed test – even if you see last year’s feed test results, re-test the hay before purchasing and/or feeding. When that year-old hay is exposed to the elements, damage occurs.Digestibilityoftheouter5”ofthebaleisreducedby 20%, and overall forage digestibility in a round bale is reduced by 10%. If the hay is kept over for a second year, additional weight loss occurs and digestibility is reduced even further.
To come up with a fair price when buying year old hay it is recommenced that you weigh the bales – do not use average weights from last fall . Take a representative sample and test the feed to see if the quality meets your needs. Remember,thepriceshouldreflectthe10%reductionindigestibility for hay that was stored outdoors.With files from Alberta Agriculture & Rural Development
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Ian Millar’s legendary mount Big Ben was posthumously awarded with The Hickstead Trophy during the Equine Canada Awards Gala on February 7 in Winnipeg, MB.
To this day, Big Ben remains a household name in Canada and around the world, remembered for his incredible heart, boundless bravery, and captivating presence.
A liver chestnut Belgian Warmblood gelding, Big Ben was sired by Etretat. He was bred by Jacubus van Hooydonk of Belgium and foaled in 1976. Despite having a dam who was just 15hh, Big Ben grew to be 17.3hh, causing many people to believe he was too big to be a suitable show jumper.Hewasbrought to theattentionof “CaptainCanada”
Ian Millar in 1983 while he was visiting a long-time friend, renowned show jumping rider Emile Hendrix of the Netherlands. Millar said he had an indescribable good feeling aboutthehugegeldingthefirsttimetheymet.Soonafter,the Canadian Show Jumpers Unlimited Inc. syndicate was formed and Big Ben was purchased and imported to Canada that same year.
Millar’s intuition could not have been more accurate. Big BenandMillarwentontobecomethefirsteverhorse/ridercombination to win two consecutive World Cup Final titles in 1988 and 1989. Big Ben was also Millar’s mount for three Olympic Games (in 1984, 1988, and 1992), and took home both Individual and Team Gold Medals from the 1987 Pan American Games.
Big Ben also represented Canada on more than 30 nations cup teams and racked up over 40 grand prix wins throughout his decade-long career. This included the 1987 Du Maurier International Grand Prix, which was the richest grand prix in the world at that time, and helped Big Ben become the
first horse in North America to rack up over $1.5 million in prize money.
A true hero, Big Ben also overcame more than his share of adversity during his career. He faced two life-threatening colic surgeries and a major tractor-trailer accident, yet he persevered through all of these challenges, always coming back to international-level competition in top form.
In 1994 Big Ben retired from competition, but not before embarkingonafinal,sentimentaltouracrossCanada.Hewaswell known for his positive, kind nature, and was often seen greeting fans and admirers from his stall at competitions, and sometimes even signing autographs with a hoof print. In 1996 he became only the second horse in history to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame.
After enjoying retirement at the Millar Brooke Farm in Perth, ON, Big Ben passed on in 1999 at the age of 18. He has since been immortalized in numerous ways. He was the subjectofanofficial limitededitionCanadaPoststampin1999. His likeness has also been captured as a Breyer model horse. In 2005 the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce commissioned a bronze statue of Big Ben with Millar aboard, which stands on display in downtown Perth today.
“BigBen”awardedTheHicksteadTrophy
Ian Millar with Big Ben’s statue in downtown Perth, ON
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Connections: theeconomicalsectionforbuyersandsellers.
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[email protected] FOR SALEFOR SALE: Unique opportunity. 2012 registeredSuffieldMustanggelding.Veryflashy.Exceptionaldisposition.Lightlystarted. UTD on hooves, vaccinations, deworming. $2,100. [email protected] FOR SALE: Registered miniature mediterranean donkeys for sale. Geldings starting at $700. Jennies also available, some of which are due to foal in 2014. Call 204-745-3088 for more information or visit our website at www.heartandsoulstables.comFOR SALE: Diamond Jacks Dude 2007 buckskin AQHA gelding. Dam is Royally CountrysireisMGSKingBJac.Isaveryfriendly and gentle horse. Last year he was ridden out on the trails and in arenas. Has been ridden English and western. Needs a more experienced rider since he’s still considered green broke. He’s about 15-15.1hh and is very thick. Would be good for barrel racing,cuttingorroping.Hasverygoodfeetand is good with farrier. Deworming and
farrier up to date. He’s a very laid back horse and with time would make a good youth horse. $2,000 OBO. [email protected] SALE: 16.2hh 13 y.o. TB Gelding. He was shown consistently in 2011/2012. Perfect for if you want to start moving up levels. Loves eventing and cross country.204-292-7955FOR SALE: AS Marco Suave - 2012, 3/4 Andalusian gelding. reg. microchipped, DNA’d, black dun, should mature 15.3hh. Super quiet and friendly, correct conformation. Located in SE Sask. 306-448-2272. $3,000.
DRIVINGFOR SALE: Cross country cart, built by Amish in Ontario; good for competition or goingdowntheroad.44”wheels.Storedindoors. $1,200 obo. 204-866-4765
TACK FOR SALE: Black Western Wintec Saddle. Newcondition.16”Semi-quarterhorsebars.$300. 204-794-9852.FOR SALE: Sensation Treeless Saddle, Hybrid Trail. Brown/tan. For sale only because I am upgrading to a new design. $900. 204-256-7467. [email protected] SALE: TwoWesternsaddles.14”PottsLonghorn.14”Eamor.Storedindoors,goodcondition. $700 each. 204-467-2107FOR SALE: Smith Worthington CC saddle, geatcondition,chocolatebrowncolour.16.5”seat, wide tree. Tree can be adjusted smaller orbigger.Woolflocked.$1,[email protected] Auto & Trailer SalesForallyourtrailerneeds!Featherlite, Titan, Interstate, Load Trail, Aluma,Duralite.Specializinginaffordableliving-quarter horse trailers. Sales, leasing, rental&financing.FINANCING!0%downwithextendedtermsupto20years!Tollfree 1-888-571-8899, local 204-729-8989. 770 Highland Ave., on the TransCanada Highway, Brandon, MB. www.aats.ca. (1-14)
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ALBERTAMAY 30 - JUNE 2Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Cochrane Ag Society Arena, Cochrane. CS, FH, H1. 403-246-6205. [email protected]
JUNE 6-8Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Olds. CW, RR. 403-556-1195. Eagle Hill Equine (Sundre). [email protected]
JUNE 13-16Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Blazin’ J Arena. Peace River. CS,H1, RR. [email protected]
NOVEMBER 1-4Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Cochrane Ag Society Arena, Cochrane. FH, H1. 403-246-6205. [email protected]
MANITOBAMARCH 30MMSA. Shooting Clinic/ Practice. 11 a.m. –4p.m.atLittleRFarms(Grunthal).ShawnParsons 204-470-0748.www.manitobamountedshooting.ca
MARCH 30 - APRIL 5MHJA.BrandonWinterFair.Gold.KeystoneCentre, Brandon. showcomittee@manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.comwww.brandonfairs.com
APRIL 18-20, 2014Horse3,KeystoneCentre,Brandon.
APRIL 25-26Rocking W Horse Sale [email protected] www.rockingw.com
APRIL 25-27MCHA Ranch Clinic. Evergreen Land & [email protected]
MAY 3Grunthal Auction Mart. 204-434-6519
MAY 3-4Winnipeg Dressage, PineRidge Equine Park.
MAY 3-4 DRM. Spruce Woods 15/25/50/75/100 miles. FEI 50 & 75 on Saturday. FEI 50/75/100 on Sunday. Maura Leahy 204-795-1915. [email protected]
MAY 7-11MCHA Annual Clinic with Sam Shepherd, EvergreenLand&Cattle:[email protected]
What’s Happening?Sendyourshowandclinicdatestocontact@horsecountry.caforfreeinsertion.(Limitedtodate,association,eventandcontactdetails.)Othereventsandadditionalinformationcanbeinsertedataper-wordrate.Editor’sdecisionisfinal.Callforadvertisingratesfordisplayinsertions.Non-profitratesavailable.Pleasenotedeadlineandpublishingdatesontheoppositepage.1-866-886-2425oremaileditor@horsecountry.ca
MAY 10-11CCRHA Spring Classic, PineRidge Equine Park, Oakbank. [email protected]
MAY 11Spring Tack Sale at the North 9. Supporting the South Interlake Rockwood Ag Society. Tables $10 each. 10:00 am - 1:00pm. Penny [email protected]
MAY 16-18MHJA. Victoria Day & Pony Club. Bronze. Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg.www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
MAY 18MCHA.GrunthalRodeo.RenaScott.204-422-9585or204-998-9235.renajscott@yahoo.ca
MAY 19MCHA.EvergreenLand&Cattle.RenaScott.204-422-9585 or 204-998-9235. [email protected]
MAY 23-25BLHPSI Wheat City Schooling Show. KeystoneCenter,Brandon.ContactJodiAnderson at [email protected],204-720-4108.Online entries at www.horseshowtime.com
MAY 24MTRC. Sandilands. Iris Oleksuk. 204-792 -4125. [email protected]
MAY 31 - JUNE 1Winnipeg Dressage, Bird Hill Park.
JUNE 4-8MHJA.BrandonSummerFair.KeystoneCenter, Brandon. www.horseshowtime.com www.manitobahunterjumper.com
JUNE 5-8AQHA show at Brandon Summer Fair.
JUNE 7-8SIRAS (South Interlake Rockwood Ag Society)LightHorseShow.CarolStansfield,show secretary. [email protected]
JUNE 13-15CCRHA. Wheat City Reining Derby, Brandon Centre of Excellence. [email protected]
JUNE 14Grunthal Auction Mart. 204-434-6519
JUNE 14-15MCHA.MeadowviewRanch:RenaScott.204-422-9585 or 204-998-9235 (cell)[email protected]
JUNE 13-15MHJA. RRX Ride of Rides. TBD. Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg. www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
JUNE 20-22MHJA. Summer Smiles. Bronze. Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg. www.horseshowtime.comwww.manitobahunterjumper.com
JUNE 21MTRC. Birds Hill Park. Wendy Carnegie. Solstice Moonlight Charity Ride. 204-963-9015. [email protected]
JUNE 22MTRC. Birds Hill Park. Wendy Carnegie. 204-963-9015. [email protected]
JUNE 24-27North West Round Up, Swan River. Colleen Immerkar, 204-734-3718 or email:[email protected].
JUNE 27-29PeterCampbellHorsemanship.WittyRanch,Russell. CS, H1. 204-773-3371. [email protected]
JUNE 28-29DRM. Turtle Mt 15/25/50 miles. Myna Cryderman 204-534-2390. [email protected]
JUNE 28-29Manitoba Arabian Spring Fling Show, KeystoneCentre,Brandon.ValBatt,[email protected]/
JUNE 28-29Winnipeg Dressage, Birds Hill Park
JULY 3-6MHJA. Beach Party. Silver. Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg. www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
JULY 11-12Triple S Fair, Selkirk.
JULY 18-19MCHA.MorrisStampede.RenaScott.204-422-9585or204-998-9235.renajscott@yahoo.ca
JULY 18-20Campbell’s Beat the Heat Schooling Show.OutdoorRing,KeystoneCentre.ContactBonnie Campbell, [email protected]
JULY 19-20CCRHA. Rudko Summer Slide. PineRidge Equine Park, Oakbank. www.ccrha.com [email protected]
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All studs featured in bold are eligible for the 2014 auction.The auction closes March 1st; services are then sold on a first come basis until June 1st.* For stallion contracts & breeding information contact K&R Stuart (Kelly & Ruby). [email protected]. 204-739-2119 * For information on the Futurity contact Eryn Butterfield – [email protected]. 204-792-6777. www.mrchba.com/futurity.
* Stallion money will be divided equally into the futurity classes. Entry monies will remain being paid out on a per-entry basis, so the larger attended classes will still pay out more money as in past years.The futurity stallions nominated this year are listed below and their starting bid price is denoted.
Futurity - September 5, 6 & 7
Futurity runs Saturday evening (double judged). Trail will run with the AQHA trail class.
2013 Futur i ty & Sta l l ion Auct ion
NOMINATED STALLIONS AND STARTING BID PRICE
Good Commodity $300204847-2112
Good Bars Kat $400204847-2112
Impulsions By Mail $300204562-3504
Only Gold Invitation $300204562-3504
Echo Amos Hollywood $300204426-5446
Echo Will Be Famous $400204739-2119
Dee Hotroddin Zipper $300204739-2119
Radical Roses $400204739-2119
Simply An Invitation $750204739-2119
Got Good Carisma $500204739-2119
Talk Of The Party $550204564-2206
BHL So Principled $300204646-2554
Rio Dynamic Dun $300204646-2554
Dress Western $625204227-7206
JULY 25-28MHJA. The Marcy Schweizer Memorial Derby Show. Silver. Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg. www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
JULY 26-27MCHA&CWHAcelebrating“100yearsofhorses”.BirdsHillPark,Winnipeg.50Yearcelebration. Spud & Steak BBQ $15/person. RenaScott.204-422-9585or204-998-9235(cell)[email protected]
JULY 30 - AUGUST 3MHJA. Heart of the Continent. Gold. Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg.www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
AUGUST 2MTRC. Spruce Woods. Janine Thompson. 204-344-6002 or 204-228-2609. [email protected]
AUGUST 2-3DRM. Spruce Woods 15/25/50 miles. Maura Leahy 204-795-1915. [email protected]
AUGUST 8-9MCHA.RitcherRodeo.RenaScott.204-422-9585or204-998-9235.renajscott@yahoo.ca
AUGUST 15Hanover Fair.
AUGUST 15-17MHJA. Summer In the City & Manitoba Pony Club Regional Dressage & Show Jumping Championships. Bronze. Red River Exhibition, Winnipeg. www.manitobahunterjumper.comwww.horseshowtime.com
AUGUST 16-17CCRHA. PineRidge Summer Sizzler. PineRidge Equine Park, Oakbank. [email protected]
AUGUST 22-25Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Murdock Stables, Winnipeg. FH, H1, CS. 204-222-6295. [email protected]
AUGUST 22-24MHJA. Fall Harvest. Bronze. Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg. www.horseshowtime.comwww.manitobahunterjumper.com
AUGUST 22-242014 MLHA All Breed and Challenge ShowKeystoneCenter,Brandon.JodiAnderson204-720-4108 [email protected] or Roberta McLaughlin 204-720-2916
AUGUST 23MTRC. Lavenham. Wendy Carnegie. 204-963-9015. [email protected]
AUGUST 23-24MCHA.MeadowviewRanch.RenaScott.204-422-9585or204-998-9235.renajscott@yahoo.ca
AUGUST 29-31Northern Lights Barrel Futurity and Derby. KeystoneCentre,Brandon.www.nlfuturity.com
AUGUST 30-31DRM. Souris Bend 15/25/50 miles. Myna Cryderman 204-534-2390. [email protected]
AUGUST 30-31 - SEPTEMBER 1Steinbach Southern Tour at Tara Reimer’s, SaskiaReutter’sandPatrickEnns’.Full lighthorse class list with prize money. Tara Reimer [email protected] 204-392-6308 or Steinbach Southern Tour FB group.
SEPTEMBER 5-7MRCHBA Stallion Futurity show and auction. [email protected] Stuart [email protected] 204-739-2119
SEPTEMBER 6MTRC. Bel Air. Angela Roberts. 204-461-3637. [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 6-7Winnipeg Dressage, Birds Hill Park.
SEPTEMBER 18-21CCRHA. Central Canada Slide ‘n Spin, KeystoneCentre,[email protected]
SEPTEMBER 19-21MHJA.Jump Into Fall. TBD. Birds Hill Park, Winnipeg. www.manitobahunterjumper.com
SEPTEMBER 20 TBCDRM at MB Equestrian Championship. MHC, Birds Hill. 25/50 miles. Jessica Manness 204-330-1773. [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 21MTRC. MHC East-West Challenge. Birds Hill Park. Iris Oleksuk. 204-792 -4125. [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 20-21MCHA. MHC East /West Challenge. [email protected]
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continued from page 43 MAY 10-11SAHC.SpringShow.KarenBedford306-868-4526. www.saskapp.ca
MAY 10-11SRCHA. Beaver Creek Ranch, Lumsden. www.reinedcowhorse.net
MAY 16-19SQHA Band City Quarter Horse ShowGolden Mile Arena, Moose Jaw. Contact Nikki Darroch 306-641-4106 or [email protected]
MAY 17-18SPHC Lloydminster Spring Show. www.saskpainthorseclub.com
MAY 24-25SRCHA.OKCorral,Martinsville.www.reinedcowhorse.net
MAY 31 - JUNE 1SAHA. Class A Show, Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds. www.saskarab.com
JUNE 7-8SAHC.Summershow.KarenBedford306-868-4526. Web site: saskapp.ca
JUNE 14-15SPHC Loud & Proud APHA Show and SHF Heritage Show. Saskatoon.www.saskpainthorseclub.com
JUNE 14-15 SRCHA. Creekside Arena, Melfort.www.reinedcowhorse.net
JUNE 15Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series. Saskatoon. Contact [email protected] or findusonfacebook.
JUNE 20-23Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Livelong Community Arena, Livelong. H1, RR. 306-845-7480. [email protected]
JUNE 27-28 SRCHA. Swift Current Ex, Swift Current. www.reinedcowhorse.net
JULY 4-6SCD. Eitan Beth-Halachmy Cowboy Dressage Clinic, Moose Jaw. [email protected]
JULY 5-6SPHC Trail Ride & Outdoor Trail Challenge. Trails End Guest Ranch. Aylesbury
JULY 10-13SQHA Summer Slide N Celebration Quarter Horse Show, Golden Mile Arena, Moose Jaw. Nikki Darroch 306-641-4106 or [email protected] www.sqha.org
JULY 13Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series. Saskatoon. Contact [email protected] or findusonFacebook.
JULY 26-27 SRCHA. Creekside Arena, Melfort.www.reinedcowhorse.net
AUGUST 3Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series. [email protected] orfinduson Facebook.
AUGUST 9-10SRCHA. Maple Creek.www.reinedcowhorse.net
AUGUST 9-12Peter Campbell Horsemanship. High Country Quarter Horses, Eastend. CS, H1, RR. 306-295-3844. [email protected]
AUGUST 14-17Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Orchard Ranch, Jansen. CS, H1. 306-364-4735. [email protected]
AUGUST 30-31SPHC Harvest of Colours/SQHA All Novice Quarter Horse Show. Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. Ronni [email protected]
AUGUST 30-31Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage. Lyn Ringrose-Moe Cowboy Dressage Clinic, Moose Jaw. [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 21Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series. Saskatoon. Contact [email protected] or findusonfacebook.
SEPTEMBER 5-7 SRCHA. Prairieland Park Ag Center, Saskatoon. www.reinedcowhorse.net
OCTOBER 11-12Thanksgiving Show featuring Canadian AppaloosaJackpotclasses.KarenBedford306-868-4526. saskapp.ca
NOVEMBER 7-9Peter Campbell Horsemanship. Saskatoon. FH, H1. [email protected]
INTERNATIONALAUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2014World Equestrian Games, Normandy, France.
BLHPS Brandon Light Horse & Pony SocietyCCRHA Central Canada Reining Horse AssociationDSC Dryden Saddle ClubDRM Distance Riders of ManitobaDW Dressage Winnipeg E/CT Endurance/Competitive Trail.MAHA Manitoba Arabian Horse AssociationMCHA ManitobaCuttingHorseAssociationMDS Manitoba Driving SocietyMHT Manitoba Horse Trials
OCTOBER 24-252014 Manitoba 50/50 Superhorse Futurity. KeystoneCentre,Brandon.Inconjunctionwith the Wheat City Stampede. Julie Bridgeman. [email protected]
OCTOBER 252014 Manitoba 50/50 Superhorse Futurity. KeystoneCentre,Brandon.Inconjunctionwith the Wheat City Stampede.
ONTARIOJULY 4-6NSQHA: Northern Lights Classic Quarter Horse Show. Dryden Fairgrounds. Jan Halvorsen, Show Secretary. [email protected] www.nsqha.com
AUGUST 8-10Borderland Quarter Horse Show. Emo Fairgrounds. Jan Halvorsen, Show Secretary. 807-274-9002. [email protected]
AUGUST 15-16Rainy River Valley Agricultural Fall Fair Horse Show. Emo Fairgrounds. Jan Halvorsen, Show Secretary. 807-274-9002. [email protected] www.emofair.com
SASKATCHEWANMARCH 14-16Halter Breaking & Young Horse Handling Clinic. Tilley’s Custom Colts & Horsemanship. Second Wind Stable, Moosomin. Contact Jamie Tilley, 306-287-3389 [email protected]
APRIL 4-6SCD. Lyn Ringrose-Moe Cowboy Dressage Clinic. Moose Jaw. [email protected]
APRIL 26Dundurn Trail Ride & Drive. Dundurn south PFRA pasture. $15 Entry fee per rider or driver supper included. Meet PFRA South Pasture holding corral. Registration: 9:00 A.M. StartTime:10:00A.M.NOlatestarters!25- 30 km. Bring lunch. Directions: 8 km south of Dundurn, on Highway 11 to Indi Road. Go west on Indi Road 7 km to the PFRA corral. Watchforthesigns.LorettaJanzenat306-492-4798. See Facebook.
MMHC Manitoba Miniature Horse ClubMMSA Manitoba Mounted Shooting AssociationMPC Manitoba Pony ClubMPHC Manitoba Paint Horse ClubSAHA Saskatchewan Arabian Horse AssociationSAHC Saskatchewan Appaloosa Horse ClubSCD Saskatchewan Cowboy DressageSIRAS South Interlake Rockwood Agricultural SocietySPHC Saskatchewan Paint Horse ClubSPC SpringfieldPoloClub
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Linda’s Last Word(s)...
on retirement, friends, the future...
When I am an old horsewoman...I shall wear turquoise and diamonds,And a straw hat that doesn’t suit meAnd I shall spend my social security onred wine and carrots,And sit on the fence surrounding the fieldWhile I watch my horse eat.
With thanks to Patty Barnhart
I will shovel and sweat and wear hay in my hairas if it were a jewelAnd I will be an embarrassment to ALLWho will not yet have found the peace in being freeto have a horse as a best friendA friend who waits at midnight hourWith muzzle and nicker and patient eyesFor the kind of woman I will beWhen I am old.
I will sneak out in the middle of a summer nightAnd ride the Rocky Mountain mareAcross the moonstruck meadowIf my old bones will allowAnd when people visit with me, I will smile and nodAs I walk past the garden to the fieldand show instead the wild flowers growing where the seeds have dropped from the hay bales.
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