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VOL. 27 • NO. 12 The Mid-South Equine Newsmagazine Since 1992 AUGUST 2017 2. August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview.com ON THE C OVER : Champagne Assets, Kelsey guthrie Rudy of Vassar, MI, won the Amateur golden Horse Award at the Palomino Horse Breed - HHoorrssee RReevviieeww august 2017 ers Association World Show, Tunica, Mississippi, July 12-22, Equus Charta, LLC 2017. ( Nancy Brannon photo ) See article p. 26. Copyright 2017 ContentS • v ol . 27 • n o. 12 6220 greenlee #4 P.o. Box 594 arlington, tn 38002-0594 901-867-1755 PUBLISHER & E dITOR : Tom & dr. Nancy Brannon STAff : Andrea gilbert Tara Moody WEBSITE : www.midsouthhorsereview.com E- MAILS : midsouthhorsereview@ yahoo.com [email protected] The Palomino World Show brought Lucy Heaton & HC San Patrignano Mustang Cinch in training with Rea - beautiful horses to Tunica. (see p. 26) at Brownland (see p. 16) gan Box at Arena One. (see p. 24) ARTICLES & PHOTOS (Photo by Devan Klamon Photography ) WELCOMEd: We welcome contributions from writers and horse people, features : but cannot guarantee publication or return of Palomino World ShoW 26 manuscripts or photos. 4-h S tate horSe ShoW 18 reproduction of editorial USPC F eStival 19 content, photographs or Charmayne JameS CliniC 28 advertising is strictly prohibited without written permission of the publisher. events • shows : raCing 5 EdITORIAL POLICY: the opinions expressed in articles hUnter /J UmPer 16 do not necessarily reflect the yoUng riderS 18 opinions or policy of the dreSSage 22 Mid-South Horse Review . CoWBoyS & C oWgirlS 26 expressions of differing opinions through letters or manuscript Ethan Read of West Tennessee Pony Club and Shamgar at the soundness jog at submissions are welcome. USPC Championships, Lexington, Kentucky (see p. 19) departments : dEAdLINE for Book & a rt nook 4 SEPT. issue AUg. 23 horSe health Care 8 MSHR ENVIRONMENTAL training & P erFormanCe 24 STATEMENT greener PaStUreS 32 the Mid-South Horse Review strives to lighten our environmental footprint. We reuse, ClaSSiFiedS 35 recycle, compost, and seek the most environ - BUlletin Board 36-37 mentally friendly processes and materials for our newsmagazine. Printed on recycled con - Calendar oF eventS 38-39 tent newsprint with soy ink and no binding, the mShr is 100% recyclable. our printer strives to be environmentally Many THANKS to all contributors to benign with recycling, using eco-friendly this issue and to our advertisers who printmaking inks and solvents, and no Press - make this publication possible! room voCs (volatile organic compounds). Please support our advertisers! Visit them and let them know you SUBSCRIPTIONS to the appreciate their support of the Mid-South Horse Review are Rapt In Charm, Jamie Henley of Cold Spring, KY. Reserve Champion in Novice Amateur Showmanship at the Palomino World Show. (see p. 26) Mid-South Horse Review ! Thank you! available by first class mail for $35 annually. PLEASE LIKE US ON fACEBOOK To subscribe, send payment to: eadline fOR SEPT . AT THE MId -S OUTH HORSE REVIEW d : P.O. Box 594, Arlington TN 38002-0594 ISSUE: A UgUST 23 Phone: (901) 867-1755 fINd MUCH MORE ON fACEBOOK & OUR WEBSITE : www.midsouthhorsereview.com www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 3. 4. August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com Book & art nook

“like many young girls, i was obsessed with horses. i dreamed about horses. i drew and painted them. i pored over books dedicated to them. eventually, my weekly horseback riding lesson evolved into horse ownership.” Samantha Sam grew up riding in rodeos, mainly barrel racing with some poles and goat end, both parents were supportive of her home in arkansas. She has done several tying. When she graduated from high change to art. painting projects, such as 100 horses in Sherry Art school, she got a rodeo and an academic So in 2001 she graduated with a Bach - 100 days; this marked her second year By Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. scholarship to arkansas State University. elor of Fine arts in Studio art. her senior doing this work. She also painted dog por - “i thought i might be a vet [veterinarian], year in undergraduate school, she had traits for the tunica humane Society – 30 new art studio recently opened in which is what people expect of a person spent the summer in italy studying fash - dogs in 30 days. aarlington, tennessee – called the who loves animals,” she said. in college ion design and illustration. that experi - her work will continue on display at the little Studio on the Square. it’s located she did barrel racing on the rodeo scholar - ence still influences some of her work. “it little Studio on the Square through the next to S.y. Wilson’s store, which was ship. “Because i was a member of my uni - was an incredible experience!” she said. summer. most recently her work was once one of the original Wilson-owned versity’s rodeo team, i was able to bring in 2004 she moved to memphis, tenn. shown at the 46th annual tennessee Craft buildings. owned by ashley Burns and my horses to college with me,” she said. and enrolled in the mFa program at the Fair in nashville, tenn.; at the 69th annual her husband Paul, the grand opening was Perhaps Sam’s talent has some genetic memphis College of art. She finished her germantown Charity horse Show in ger - July 15, 2017. one of the first exhibitors at origins, as her grandmother was an artist. masters of Fine art in 2006 and got a job mantown, tn, and this fall, will be at the the little Studio is Samantha Sherry, in college she took painting as an elective at the memphis College of art, where she america’s horse in art exhibition at the whose art you may have seen at the ger - class for fun. “But i fell in love with art,” worked for several years. aQha museum in amarillo, tX. (august mantown Charity horse Show in June. she said, “which was so much better than She then got a second masters degree, 12 through october) She will have two Samantha Sherry creates semi-abstract my biochemistry class.” She began to take a master of arts in teaching, and gained shows in September. paintings of horses in oil and mixed media more art classes and fewer animal science employment in art education – as adjunct her paintings range in price from $150 – watercolor, gouache, acrylic, ink, conte classes. faculty at junior colleges, and at german - for the smaller water colors to $4500 for crayon. the paintings under glass are Breaking the news to her parents that town and Bolton high Schools. about a the larger oil paintings. Find more infor - mostly mixed media and her larger paint - she wanted to be an artist rather than a vet - year and a half ago, she quit the teaching mation about her art work at www.saman - ings are in oil. it’s obvious that she likes erinarian was somewhat disconcerting. jobs to paint full time. thasherry.com and on facebook at to play around with colors! her father was a financial planner, so he now she lives in germantown, where Samantha Sherry Fine art. “Sam” was born in Chicago, but grew was a little nervous about the change. But she has a studio in her home. She has one visit little Studio on the Square online up in north central arkansas. her parents her mother was very supportive and, in the still live in mountain home, arkansas. horse here and some horses at her parents’ at: www.littlestudioonthesquare.com

find out more about fergus and Jean Abernethy at: www.fergusTheHorse.com www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 5. The Iconic racing Georgia Peach Calvin Borel By Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. stone was a recessive s i enjoy a peach from Jones or - trait and at Ellis Park chard in millington, tenn., i eat it a could not By Jennie Rees with a greater understanding of the history produce of producing this fruit and its adaption as a freestones enderson, ky. — in the tri-State southern icon. William thomas okie is as - without harea where kentucky, indiana and sistant Professor of history education at cross-pol - illinois converge, ellis Park is nestled on kennesaw State University. okie’s book, lination. the only sliver of kentucky located north The Georgia Peach: Culture, Agriculture, So rumph of the ohio river, bearing a kentucky ad - and Environment in the American South is continued dress and an indiana area code. in its 95th the story of the georgia peach and the Calvin Borel signed autographs at developing varieties of freestone peaches, year, ellis Park is the second-oldest thor - mythology that has grown up around it. Ellis Park. ( Coady Photography ) many progeny of the Chinese Cling. oughbred race - in an interview with “the author’s Cor - it was John howard hale, whom okie track in the unrestrained ner,” okie said: “the georgia Peach exam - describes as “a Connecticut yankee in king emotion after ines the interplay of the biological and commonwealth, Cotton’s Court,” who turned southern agri - only Churchill winning his first cultural features of a particular crop (espe - culture more aggressively commercial. hale kentucky derby cially the fruit’s perishability and popular - downs is its was part of the new South: a yankee entre - with Street ity) with the economic and social features of elder. preneur, growing a high value crop with the ellis Park of - Sense in 2007. a particular place (especially the cotton labor of people who were, because of their fers live thor - those would be economy and the impoverished labor force skin color and the southern political system, oughbred racing followed by 50-1 on which that economy depended). readily available. hale learned how to har - “i’m trained in environmental history, July 1st – labor odds mine that ness the energy of a marginalized class. Bird in 2009 and and so i’m fascinated with the ways we hu - Perishable crops like peaches are among day, Fridays mans deal with the plants, animals, weather, through Sun - Super Saver in the most delicate of commercial fruits and 2010, making and dirt we usually call ‘nature.’ i grew up must be picked by hand. their production days, plus labor the hall of Fame near the center of the georgia peach indus - still demanded an extensive and nearly year- day and no rac - jockey the only try, and my father was a stone fruit breeder round circuit for migrant workers with its ing on Saturday, rider to win the for the USda experiment station in Byron, preference for some weaker racial/ethnic September 2, Calvin Borel winning a race on Kiss My Note georgia. i guess you could say that the group, creating a succession of “ethnic re - which is the for owner-trainer Buff Bradley at Ellis Park “run for the peach didn’t fall far from the tree.” (pun in - serve armies.” opener of sister (Coady Photography) roses” three tended) the mechanization of southern cotton track kentucky times in four the peach, scientific name Prunus per - production after World War ii and the de - downs in Franklin, kentucky on the ten - years. sica , is a deciduous tree native to northwest velopment of pesticides sprayed on crops nessee border. ellis Park’s program for 2- these days, the 50-year-old jockey says China. asian peaches had been brought to were two other factors transforming south - year-olds produces a stream of notable his happiness has surpassed even that. his the U.S. in the 17th century. in the 1850s, ern agriculture. horses, including this year’s kentucky first child is a boy due in late September or horticulturist henry lyons is credited for the Civil rights movement brought derby runner-up lookin at lee. early october, 2017. Borel also plans to being the first to grow the Chinese Cling awareness to the nation of the economic in - the “Pea Patch” is the decades-long adopt fiancée renay Falkner’s 2-year-old peach on american soil. equality and exploitation of labor in a sys - nickname for ellis Park, the only track in son, Stephen. horticulturists had a vision to transform tem dependent on it. in addition, “life is good. i won three kentucky the southern landscape, which cotton farm - america that grows soybeans in its infield, environmental instability defined the for - as not only a unique visual, but also a cash derbies and i was happy,” he said. “But ing had “nearly worn out one of the prettiest tunes of the georgia peach in the latter half this is just unbelievable, listening to him sand most pleasant countries in the crop. this year pumpkins and corn were of the twentieth century. kick at night. you know i love kids. this is world…Probably no soil has ever produced added to launch the inaugural post-racing okie writes: “there is a coda to the his - Pumpkin Fest and Corn maze September just a dream come true. But i love to ride, more wealth in so short a time, nor has been tory of agriculture and civil rights in the 15-october 31, 2017. ellis Park, with its now. it’s my passion. as long as i stay more rapidly wasted of its fertility.” they peach orchards of middle georgia.” Wool - grassy area with picnic tables, is popular healthy, i’m going to ride.” promoted agricultural reform – away from folk Chemical occupied an eighteen-acre a cotton-based economy that wore out the with families and attracts many young trainer Buff Bradley said his friend just site on the edge of Fort valley, georgia needed time to “figure out himself” after soil and depended on enslaved labor – to “an where for seventy years it had quietly pro - kids. enlightened system of agriculture” that there’s plenty of action seven-days a the jockey felt pressured to retire while a duced pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizer previous relationship was disintegrating. would convert the southern landscape to one for the peach industry – and it had thor - week, year-round with the horse racing “he’s almost like a little kid again; he’s of beauty, increase soil fertility, and move oughly contaminated over thirty acres in the terminals that mimic the experience of so happy about the baby, showing pictures away from the system of slavery. But for the mostly black neighborhood surrounding it. electronic slots. admission is always free. of the ultrasound,” Bradley said. “it’s horticultural revolution to take shape in the in the 1980s and 1990s, Fort valley’s and there’s three-time kentucky derby South, the economic system would have to african american community led a second winner Calvin Borel, the most popular given him a new meaning and fulfilling change. civil rights movement centered on environ - jockey at ellis Park. another part of his life. he’s always been in 1856 a pair of Belgian nurserymen, mental inequality. Unlike other major-league sports, the very motivated with his riding, but i think louis and Prosper Berckmans, purchased in conclusion, okie advises: “go to Fort public has ready access to racing’s stars, now he feels like he’s doing it for more orchard land in augusta, georgia that would valley, [county seat of Peach County]…eat with ellis’ layout making it especially con - than just himself.” come to be known as Fruitland. they sought cobbler made from peaches bred by my fa - ducive. Fans flock around Borel, who last look for Borel's kids to be among the to “make the South’s landscapes more ther and grown on a rootstock discovered by august 27, 2016 ended a five-month re - children at ellis Park for years to come. lovely, its farms more diverse, its people a team of government scientists, picked and tirement by returning to ride at ellis Park, Find more information about ellis Park more prosperous, and its society more set - packed by mexican migrants who are where he was mobbed at an autograph ses - racing at: http://ellisparkracing.com/ tled.” But their work was devoted to the ‘guests’ of their employers and of the United sion. pear, not the peach. States. do so at a site created by the peach “i’ve been coming here for years,” as pears did not succeed very well in the industry’s demand for chemical solutions to South, southern horticulturists turned to Borel said. “i promise you, everybody and their environmental problems...” the fans know me. they love to bet on me Prunus persica . georgia native Samuel this summer i have enjoyed Julie’s henry rumph bred the South’s most famous and i love to have them. it’s like a little homemade peach cobbler at the Silver Ca - community, and i love coming here.” peach, named elberta after his first wife. boose in Collierville, tennessee, made from Borel wears his heart on his sleeve, as the elberta had a firm flesh that separated fresh peaches from Pontotoc, mississippi. easily from the pit – a freestone. a clinging epitomized by his boundless raw joy and 6. 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August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com What is Human Chiropractic? relationship affects preservation of health. bladder, immune system, etc. functioning, Improving “Chiropractic is a health care profession For example, reduced mobility between but our brain and spinal cord control all of that focuses on the relationship between two vertebrae can affect the nerves that these functions. When vertebral subluxa - the body’s structure—mainly the spine— leave the spinal cord between these verte - tions interfere with messages from the Health and its functioning. although practitioners brae. alteration to the nerves can lead to brain through the nervous system, damage may use a variety of treatment approaches, problems such as pain, abnormal posture, is the result. vertebral subluxations can re - Through they primarily perform adjustments (ma - or poorly coordinated movement. sult from stress,” says dr. romano. nipulations) to the spine or other parts of “equine chiropractic is a form of man - “Chiropractic is a profession focused on the body with the goal of correcting align - ual therapy that uses short lever, high ve - finding vertebral subluxations and gently Chiropractic ment problems, alleviating pain, improv - locity, low amplitude, controlled thrusts. helping the body correct them. Chiroprac - ing function, and supporting the body's Forces are applied to specific articulations tic adjustments can help both humans and natural ability to heal itself. or anatomic regions (“adjustments”) to in - horses enjoy better physical health. Medicine “the term ‘chiropractic’ combines the duce a therapeutic response via induced “our lives are dominated by our habits, Compiled by Nancy Brannon, Ph.D., greek words cheir (hand) and praxis changes in joint structures, muscle func - and by changing our habits, we can im - with contributions from Dr. Mark Ro - (practice) to describe a treatment done by tion, and neurological reflexes. Chiro - prove our lives. our habits either enhance mano, Chiropractor hand. hands-on therapy—especially ad - practic treatment does not replace our strength and health or feed disease and justment of the spine—is central to chiro - traditional veterinary medicine; however, disaster. Choose to be your best. Choose have always been amazed at the rela - practic care. Chiropractic is based on the it can provide an additional means of di - habits that empower your body and im - itionship between the horse and rider. notion that the relationship between the agnosis and treatment for a variety of mus - prove your health so you and your horses it is a vision of beauty to see both working body’s structure (primarily that of the culoskeletal disorders. (equine Chiropractic can truly have an extraordinary life expe - together, in trust and rapport, accomplish - spine) and its function (as coordinated by Services) rience,” advises dr. romano. ing amazing things. humans and horses the nervous system) affects health. “as a chiropractor, i am a specialist in share many common traits,” says dr. mark “Chiropractors commonly use other finding and correcting vertebral subluxa - Sources : romano, Chiropractor. in both, healthy treatments in addition to spinal manipula - tions,” explained dr. romano. “vertebral Chiropractic: in depth. national Cen - habits and better physical condition im - tion, and other health care providers (e.g., subluxations are tiny bone misalignments ter for Complementary and integrative prove health and quality of life. physical therapists or some osteopathic in the spine, in both horses and humans, health. https://nccih.nih.gov/health/chiro - “human and animal chiropractic medi - physicians) may use spinal manipulation. that produce tiny pressure on nerve tissue. practic/introduction.htm cine deal with the relationship between the in the United States, chiropractic is often this nerve pressure interferes with mes - equine Chiropractic Services. virginia- spinal column and nervous system and its considered a complementary health ap - sages in the brain from reaching the body. maryland College of veterinary medicine. crucial role in maintaining overall health. proach.” (Chiropractic: in depth) this damage happens throughout the body https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/vth/services/e this methodology for animals is espe - What is Equine Chiropractic? and keeps both human and horse from quine/equine-chiropractic.asp cially helpful for enhancing performance “equine chiropractic is a component of reaching their fullest potential.” Sechrist, linda. “animal Chiropractic: in …dogs and for horses that compete as equine health care that focuses on the re - in humans, the vast majority of life sup - the Benefits of a Well-adjusted Pet.” Nat - jumpers, distance race horses, barrel rac - lationship between structure (primarily the port body functions operate in the auto - ural Awakenings , lehigh valley, Penn. ed. ers” or other sports. (Sechrist, Natural vertebral column) and function (as coordi - nomic (unconscious) nervous system. “We http://www.healthylehighvalley.com/nat - Awakenings ) nated by the nervous system) and how that are not conscious of our liver, kidney, gall ural-Pet-archive/animal-Chiropractic www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 11 . 12 . 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We rec - more difficult to heal. tack that is too tight or Treatment of girth galls : after each use, which leads to replacement of ommend to use oil very sparingly on your stiff and inflexible may cause this chafing if the problem has progressed to an open tack more often would be necessary with saddle and tack, and only on those parts of that leads further to saddle sores. occasion - sore, sponge the sore and area around it with proper care. the saddle or tack that don’t touch you. in ally, a foreign object like a burr may become saline solution and cover it with a soothing taking proper care of your equipment, some english saddles, excessive use of oil lodged between tack and horse, causing ointment or cream. many people like creams and thereby extending its lifespan, is very on the seat will actually soak through the chafing. Some horses with very sensitive or lotions with calendula or aloe vera. i have important for both your horse and your pock - laminated layers of the trees (most english skin are prone to saddle and girth sores and found that zinc oxide also works well. you etbook. there are many products on the mar - saddles are still made using Beachwood) and require extra care. may want to choose something with an an - ket to help you take care of your saddle and loosen the glue to the extent that your tree this problem can be treated medically, tibiotic in it. the main goal is to keep the tack – and regular cleaning and maintenance may be compromised to the point of break - but it is typically caused (and worsened) by area clean and the skin in good condition. is just as important as regularly cleaning age. 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Mid-South Classic he last summer show at Brownland tFarm in Franklin, tenn. was the mid-South Classic, July 5-9, 2017. it was preceded by the Brownland Farm Summer Naomi gillen on Conner durocher’s show, June 28-July 2. on par for the sum - Cashmore mer, the exhibitor parties at both shows in - cluded a 19-foot water slide. the $5,000 hunter derby was a promi - Lauren Hester on Warinde B, winners of the Brownland grand Prix and the nent feature of both shows with kelly Welcome Stake. ( photo courtesy of Hester Equestrian, LLC) mullen, riding Sarah ingram’s hoylake, winning the derby stake at both shows. owner Jumper Classic drew 11 entries, gallaher and Farnley Belisarius were sec - lauren hester and Warinde B won the with Christopher Johnson on his dutch ond. hannah hoch and havana won the mid-South Classic $25,000 grand Prix, martini besting the rest. Pony Classic. with haley gassel and Quite dark 2 com - in the nal/WihS Children’s Jumper deaton ansley and rides like a Benz ing in second. the class drew 19 entries, Classic, amelia Jenson aboard richard won the WaSh/nal Children’s hunter with the top 12 placings getting a piece of Cheska’s Quick tempo won the blue rib - Classic. the purse. in the $5,000 Welcome Stake, bon. addison Bihm and Forever won the lauren hester also swept first and second in the Pony classes, hallie rush on Bet WaSh/nal adult hunter Classic, with on Warinde B and lorstakov, respectively. i Can won the green Pony Classic. eliza Sarah morris and gidget placing second. the nal low/medium Jr./amateur there were 16 entries in the Junior hunter Classic 3’3”/3’6”, with amelia Jenson and vegas de gravelotte placing first. maggie lewis and autumn glory Addie Bihm and forever won the were second, with olivia yukon and lev - WASH/NAL Adult Hunter Classic onworth third. mary ashley Bateman and Ultaire were fourth. morris and gidget were Champions, with kakki Wright and Camaraderie were lucy heaton and hC San Patrignano as Champions in Pre-adult and modified reserve Champions. adult divisions. her daughter kali and Full results of both shows are listed at Jack in the Box were Champion Children's horseshowsonline.com. hunter Ponies. many thanks to the folks at Spring mill in the adult amateur division, Sarah Farm for use of the photos.

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London and her horse "Sheza gifted Article" after the in-hand Hunter classes By Melanie Aiosa isters alonna and london Cariani Sfrom montgomery County’s (tenn.) 4-h horse program exhibited their horses Alonna and her Spotted Saddle during the State 4-h horse Champi - Horse "Smokey Joe Black" with their onships June 19-24, 2017 at the national ribbons Walking horse Celebration grounds in Shelbyville, tenn. place; SSh english Pleasure, third place; the show was huge, as 4-h members SSh Western Pleasure, sixth place, and qualified from across the state, with about SSh gaited trail, first place. 240 youth showing 330 horses, with more alonna accumulated enough points in than 1,500 entries in classes. her age division to bring home the Cham - the State horse Show offers classes in pion high Point in the Spotted Saddle several divisions: western, speed, hunter, horse racking division. walking/racking, spotted saddle horse, the next step for 4-h horse project miniature, ranch, and dressage. mont - members is the Southern regional horse gomery County exhibitors competed in the Show, held at the georgia national Fair - ranch, hunter, and walking/racking divi - grounds & agricenter in Perry, georgia on sions. august 2-6, 2017. the hippology and the western and ranch divisions started horse Bowl Contests will be on Wednes - the week’s activities. alonna Cariani com - day, august 2. demonstrations, Public peted in the ranch division with her young Speaking, horse Judging and the judging phase of hippology will be on thursday, horse “Sd”. She placed ninth in halter Alonna on her ranch horse "Sd" geldings and eighth in ranch trail. august 3. the opening ceremony and thursday and Friday were full of hunter awards presentation for all of the educa - division classes. london showed her tional contests will be thursday evening hunter horse “Sheza gifted article” in the in reaves arena. the horse show portion junior high division, earning the following is from thursday afternoon through Sun - rosettes: second in hunter in-hand mares, day, august 6. eighth in hunter Under Saddle, fifth in eq - Forty participants from each of the 13 uitation, eighth in hunter hack, and ninth Southeastern states may qualify for this in hunter trail. show. alonna and london will represent Friday and Saturday saw the gaited tennessee in the show. competition and both of the sisters com - For more information about 4-h horse peted with their gaited horses. london activities, please visit the 4-h website: showed her gaited horse “Jim’s Big hit” https://ag.tennessee.edu/animalscience/4- in the Walking horse division and earned h/pages/horse.aspx eight in Jr. high Walking horse Show - manship, sixth in Walking/racking halter geldings, eighth in Country Pleasure, and second in Walking/racking trail. alonna showed her racking horse “Smokey Joe Black” in the Spotted Sad - dle horse(SSh) division and placed in the following classes: Jr. high SSh Show - manship, fifth place; SSh halter geldings, sixth place; SSh horsemanship, first London with her Walking horse "Jim's Big Hit" www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 19 .

By Vonna Read, West Tennessee Pony Club very three years, the week-long eU.S. Pony Club Festival is held at the kentucky horse Park in lexington, kentucky. more than 3,000 Pony Club biomechanics workshop, caring for the nati, oh), and Clara Juckett and evelyn scores and hm scores), just one point be - members, volunteers, and families come mature Pony Club mount, ratings work - Juckett (Sm), both from Covered Bridge hind the first place team. ethan brought together at this event, held July 17-24, shops, and an early morning mock Fox - PC (louisville, ky). home a 4th place individual ribbon and 2017. the first three days are the national hunt. this midsouth region novice team grace earned a 10th place individual rib - Championships in the eight disciplines author Julie herman was at Festival to was very competitive: they placed first out bon. represented at Pony Club (dressage, show sign her latest book, Burned . it’s a middle of 16 teams in horse management. any - lauren kloek stepped up to fill the de - jumping, games, polocrosse, tetrathlon, grade novel featuring a trio of horse-crazy one who has attended a pony club rally manding job of Stable manager (Sm) for eventing, western dressage and quiz). kids who have to come together to solve a will appreciate the effort and polish re - the midsouth Beginner novice team. lau - Western dressage made its debut at USPC mystery. Julie serves as Chief horse man - quired for formal inspection at the C2 ren quite enjoyed the stable manager ex - Festival Championships this year. then agement Judge for USPC. She was also a level! this team not only had zero points perience - she had never even been one the education portion follows for the next d Camp special guest speaker. Find out off at inspections, they amassed an amaz - before (the Sm doesn’t have to qualify, but 2½ days with mounted and unmounted more about Julie herman and her Pony ing 18 “exceeds standards” during their does have to meet age and certification re - clinics and workshops taught by Pony Club connections at: http://www.mystery - formal inspections! quirements for Championships). Being Club graduates, olympians, and equine in - garden.com/ team member Cara echternacht re - Sm for eventing rally is quite challenging dustry professionals. this year, three members of the West ceived the award for the best turnout at her because Pony Club now incorporates a vet USPC Festival kicked off with opening tennessee Pony Club qualified to compete formal inspection at eventing rally – Box at the end of the cross-country phase. Ceremonies on tuesday evening (July 18) in eventing, and stayed for the education earning her the distinction of having the the stable manager assists each member in the rolex arena. members of the 40 portion of Festival. ethan and grace read cleanest horse and cleanest tack, with best when they come in off the course. the Pony Club regions represented paraded both qualified to compete on the midsouth turnout of the entire eventing rally! horse and rider are quickly untacked; tem - into the arena and eventually spelled out region team at the novice level in event - the midsouth region novice team was perature, pulse and respiration (tPr) are USPC. Festival included a variety of clin - ing. they were on a team with Cara second out of 16 teams in the overall team measured by the vet team; and the Sm, ics and learning opportunities, such as a echternacht of miami valley PC (Cincin - rankings (a score which includes riding rider and other (continued on page 20) tennessee’s oonnllyy eQuestrian Consignment store

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For there is no help allowed from parents, clubbers wanting to achieve an a rating, mounted sessions (two on Sunday and two unmounted and mounted participants, the coaches or trainers. presentations on caring for the mature on monday) , and they had seven choices: choices for education were astounding. a lauren did a great job as a stable man - horse, and a show-and-tell for members dressage, stadium, cross-country, distance few highlights included: ager, and her team came in fifth in horse who had adopted horses from the new vo - riding, ground training, polocrosse, or emma Ford, a graduate Pony Clubber management out of 15 teams! She thought cations Challenge. Saturday evening con - games. there were ten dressage rings and groom to Phillip dutton, conducted she would be sad not having her own cluded with a masters Clinic presented by going throughout both days, with 1-3 par - five sessions on World Class grooming - horse to ride, but found it very satisfying ever-popular, two-time olympian and a ticipants in each lesson. from managing in the stable, to braiding, to assist each member in getting ready for Pony Clubber lendon gray. not a person ground training was conducted by the clipping, and her personal show tips. their formal inspection – especially when left their seat for the riveting two hours kentucky mounted Police unit, and in - daniel Stewart led sessions on rider fit - they earned “exceeds standards” points at that she schooled three horses and riders volved working the horses through vari - ness and sports psychology. their inspections! of varying levels through their movements ous obstacles, including walking over a Several veterinarians taught on topics Championships by the numbers: and answered questions afterward. mattress. varying from equine dentistry to lameness • 1061 participants the following two days were intense distance riding participants were taught to pre-purchase exams to acupuncture, and • 41 of 42 regions were represented (no sessions of education with many choices! the basics of the sport, and then trotted topics in-between. members from hawaii this year) kids up to d2 could sign up for d camp. along at a controlled pace behind the golf education by the numbers: • two participants traveled to Festival they could attend the camp mounted or cart for 7.5 miles, all the while, counting • 39 d Camp from anchorage, alaska unmounted, and their days were chock full their strides, changing between the left di - • 257 mounted, including 16 adults • 39 Clinicians came to USPC Festival of fun games and learning more about rid - agonal, right diagonal, and two-point po - • 209 mounted, including 76 adults • 678 horses ing and taking care of their horses. sition. they returned and measured their • total 505 participants • 81 members from the midsouth re - ten riders applied for and participated horse’s vital signs until they returned to the learning and the camaraderie of gion in lendon gray’s specialized, intense normal and learned more about condition - meeting other pony club kids from all over • 12 horsemasters (adult Pony Club - dressage 4 kids program. these members ing for the longer rides. the country was amazing! this schedule bers) each received special training from there were special sessions to learn to must have taken a ton of planning, with so after the conclusion of the USPC lendon and were required to meet other drive a pony, learn how to fence (part of many participants, choices, and four ses - Championships, the pony clubbers had a educational requirements during Festival, the modern Pentathlon in the olympics, sions each day. and USPC allowed non- half day to get ready for the education por - including taking and presenting notes from on which the Pony Club tetrathlon is Pony Club participants this year. tion of Festival. Some mounted partici - other unmounted education sessions, based), and treC-adventure sport the next Festival will be in 2020, and pants had to move to new stalls, some demonstrating braiding and bandaging, (www.trec-USa.org). there were demon - the USPC plans to open the education por - competitors didn’t stay for education, and taking notes during others’ rides and set - strations of combined driving throughout tion to non-Pony Club members again. some new members arrived for education. ting appropriate goals. these sessions both days. the kids could even participate Find more information about Festival at: there was so much to do, as some educa - were open to auditors all day long and in a mock Fox hunt. at 6:30 a.m., the https://www.ponyclub.org/events/Festi - tion sessions kicked off early Saturday were a popular destination for participants. members of a local kentucky hunt club val/default.aspx

(above) Pony Club Championships participants proceed to soundness jog. (above) Pony Club games teams (below) The Midsouth Novice Eventing team (below) grace Read and Seventh Wonder at their soundness jog. (l-r ) Evelyn Juckett, Ethan Read, grace Read, Clara Juckett, Cara Echternacht. www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 21 . USPC Championships & Festival from SRPC By Meredith Tipton, Southern Run Pony Club e just returned from the 2017 WUSPC Championships and Festi - val at the kentucky horse Park. it was awesome! this year marked the 12th USPC Festival, and riders traveled from alaska, oregon, maine, Florida, Col - orado, and texas, and many mid-south states to participate. Several competitors from Southern run (left) 10-year-old d3 Mia dunford schools the Novice cross course with National Pony Club (SrPC) were among those Examiner Karen Nutt. (right) SRPC members Emma Claire Haley, coach Mered - qualified to compete at USPC Champi - riders could sign up for sessions in dres - ith Tipton, Julia Jennings, and Cristen Cleveland with 1996 Rolex Winner Stephen onships. these kids represented both sage, show jumping, cross country, Bradley. SrPC and the deep South region, as polocrosse, mounted games, ground train - members of several clubs in the deep ing, and distance riding. members holding South region qualified to compete at a d3 rating and aged 10 and up were able Championships this year. to attend the mounted sessions. SrPC sent a full Show Jumping team all ages and levels of Pony Clubbers to Championships. emma Claire haley, could attend the unmounted sessions, natalie hanisco, Chandler head, and Sta - which included a dressage master class ble manager Cassidy doss competed in led by lendon gray, bandaging sessions, the intro division. their team finished 14th driving demonstrations, a grooming ses - in the riding portion (without a dropped sion led by a former olympic groom, rider score), and finished second out of 16 fitness classes, and a trailering seminar for teams in horse management. the highest older teens and parents. USPC Festival placing member on this year’s team was also offered the opportunity to take part in first time competitor emma Claire haley an early morning mock fox hunt, which riding topnotch tux n tails; she finished was held on the same cross country course tied for 13th out of 59 riders in the equi - as the rolex kentucky 3-day event. tation round and tied for 18th overall indi - Several SrPC members attended this vidually. year’s Festival and were able to ride with SrPC also sent a full Jr. d Quiz team, national examiners such as deb Wilson, (left) SRPC Show Jumping team. (right) Emma Claire Haley & TopNotch Tux comprised of emma Claire Bradley, mimi debra Sue Waters, terry rocovich, and N Tails in the warmup. kelly, anna Claire Bradley, and keira karen nutt. eventing legend Stephen vandiver – all from the tupelo, missis - Bradley taught cross country sessions, sippi area. this was the first Champi - along with recent rolex riders allie Sack - Erika Adams Achieves onships experience for these young ladies, sen and Colleen rutledge. and they finished 14th overall. USPC truly brought together the best in Festival years the USPC Champi - instructors and riders from across the Bronze Medal onships are followed by the educational country to share their knowledge with the component that takes place over three days next generation of young riders. the next and offers dozens of mounted and un - USPC Festival will take place in 2020. let mounted clinics to participating members. the countdown begin!

On July 10, 2017 Erika Adams wrote: “I got my bronze this weekend! And started on my silver. Both Victor and Stanlee went into the ring like pros, even though it was Victor’s very first time in the show ring!” Erika runs Road Less Traveled eventing in Lenoir City, Tenn. Visit her at: deep South Region teams at USPC Championships http://www.rlteventing.com/ and find her on facebook. 22 . August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com dressage Melonie Kessler Dressage Clinic Article & photos by Nancy Brannon athy massey at massar Farm was kpleased to host a dressage clinic with melonie kessler over the fourth of July weekend, June 30-July 1, 2017. mel - onie is from moorpark, California. She is a USeF “S” judge, and has been a judge for 23 years, and a USdF gold medalist. With 40 years of experience, she has trained and shown horses through the Clinician Melonie Kessler grand Prix level. melonie has ridden with the training schedule to inform the rider. some of the top dressage riders, including you have to encourage people,” she says. hilda gurney, and is the author of numer - in dressage, the rider uses the aids of ous published articles on dressage. weight, legs and seat to influence the kessler’s foundation dressage training horse. in order to use the aids correctly, the started with cavalryman Frank danver. rider’s body must be aligned and balanced, and it was instilled in her: don’t touch the so that from a side view, the ear, shoulder, horse’s mouth! danver emphasized horse - hip, and heel of the rider should be in a manship in all his training, and kessler straight line at the halt. the rider should takes a hands-on approach in everything sit evenly on both seat bones and the she does. length of the stirrups should be the same kessler graduated from Pleasant hol - on both sides. low farms’ horse Career School in Penn - “in dressage, when you use your legs, sylvania with a diploma in riding, you must use them from the hip. in teaching, training, and stable management. hunters, riders use their leg more from the every job she has had, she worked from knee. the leg needs to hang where the stir - deborah Callahan and Briljanth work on Third Level exercises. the bottom up, she said. She was once ab - rup bar hangs. get the feeling in your dullah’s groom! thighs like you are squatting a bit. you as a clinician, she explains the move - have to have angles and have to be able to ments and how to ride them – from the move your thighs,” kessler told a begin - judge’s view point and how the move - ning dressage rider. “your hands and arms ments are scored. She engages in dialogue must be independent from your legs, and with the riders during the clinic to help your arms relaxed. the aids influence the them further understand their riding, the horse, so use the aids to improve the horse’s response, and the training process. horse’s gait, but don’t break gait.” kessler’s philosophy in teaching and the rider’s eye focus is also an impor - training is to always show respect to the tant cue. “always look ahead to where horse. She teaches the classic principals of you’re going,” she said. “everything goes balance and harmony, resulting in a will - forward – like on a conveyer belt – and is ing cooperation between horse and rider. preparation for the next move. and, her goal is to help people enjoy their horse straightness is basic,” she explained. “al - through dressage. ways think: how can i help my horse? kessler frequently tells riders to praise have a positive tension in the horse so that their horses for doing the right thing – he/she is ready for the next transition. even if it’s only a small movement in the “the horse must do what you want in a right direction. kathy massey was very positive way. talk to your horse! Praise pleased with the tone of kessler’s lessons: your horse! it’s all about the horse and not Mikato, ridden by Cheryl Becker, shows roundness and softness in the bridle. “She has a very positive approach to riders the rider. horses get their confidence from Working in dressage helps the horse de - kessler believes that every rider should and horses.” kathy would like to get the rider. the horse can shy, but the rider velop a strong back and a strong core. if finish the ride with a feeling of accom - kessler in the area more often for lessons, cannot,” she said. the horse is stiffening in the head and plishment. “you are riding to enjoy the even permanently as the trainer in resi - kessler showed this rider how to do neck, then the horse is concave in the horse! But the horse must also realize that dence at massar. walk-trot transitions and long rein/short back. you want the horse’s back to be the rider is in charge. We’re trying to com - Being a competitor gave kessler a pos - rein transitions. “in the free walk, let your rounded, sort of like a scared cat. When municate with the horse through our mus - itive outlook as a judge. “i know people’s horse reach down through the reins,” she the head goes up, the back goes down. cles. a kind rider who works with the pain. i get it. i became a judge to be a explained. after lunch, kessler worked with a horse and accepts her cues – it’s like mak - voice for the horse,” she said. She wants She further taught how to do these tran - third level rider. her advice echoed some ing deposits in the bank,” she analogized. to guide the sport, so if she sees things in sitions: “in downward transitions, relax of the basics, like the double kick “boom, “to improve, go an extra 10 to 15% be - the ring that don’t benefit the horse, she your muscle tone. in upward transitions, boom” to get the horse moving forward yond what you are currently doing. ride doesn’t reward them with high scores. But contract your muscle tone. Push your better. to increase pace, she advised: “Post for pluses! it’s school, but fun school. if it because the judge’s position is a job, she horse into the walk (from the trot), even faster than your horse and your horse will gets too regimented, it’s not fun anymore. still has to make the majority happy. though downward transitions make the follow your seat.” ride your horse to do his best; ride for Sometimes you get judges who are too rider think ‘pull.’ and the walk should She had this rider work on a two half quality. School your horse for better, not negative, but she maintains a positive atti - march. Pump your horse up in the trot. circles exercise. She said, “For the col - for perfect.” tude. “i’ll say something like ‘it could be When the horse is trotting forward, you lected trot, the gait should be elastic with For more information, visit her website better if…’ and then pick something from can trot all day (without a lot of tiring).” shorter steps.” meloniekesslerdressage.com. www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 23 .

progress through the levels, and awards National were given for 4-year-old Champion, 5- year-old Champion and reserve, and 6- year-old Champion. Dressage after winning the Junior/young rider First level title last year (2016), 13-year- Pony Cup old Caitlyn massey of arlington, tn was back to pursue more awards at her third By Nancy Brannon Pony Cup. Competing this year at Second he kentucky horse Park in lex - level with her Welsh cross mare Zas - tington, kentucky was once again safrass, massey took a commanding lead site of the annual national dressage Pony in the 16 & under division with a 67.564% Cup (ndPC), July 7-9, 2017. this year in her Friday test. “i was really pleased was the tenth anniversary of the Pony Cup. with our ride. my pony loves showing Ponies (114 of them) from 26 states across here, and for me, it’s such a great atmos - the country competed at levels from intro - phere – everyone’s so friendly, and i like ductory to Fourth level, and the Fei Pony being around that kind of energy,” said test. there were also fun musical freestyle massey. as she prepared for the second tests. Competition was strong across three round of competition on Saturday, she rings of non-stop Pony Cup performances. said, “i’m going to go back and read over and because the Pony Cup was live the judge’s comments on the test and work streamed on the USeF network, pony en - to get an even better score tomorrow!” thusiasts around the world could follow her work paid off as Caitlyn and Zas - the action with expert commentary by Fei safrass (“Zoey”) were Second level Jun - 5* (ret) judge axel Steiner. ior Champions! Caitlyn also stands at the awards, in addition to the Pony Cup top for 2017 ndPC year end awards for award, were given to high Point riders in Junior Second level and at Fei Pony Jr/yr, aa, and open. there were Breed level. awards for 21 breeds of ponies and small mid-South dressage academy’s rescue horses. Special awards included the pony, mda maximus, was back at the rachel king memorial award, given to Pony Cup this year and working wonders! the single highest ridden score, excluding at the introductory adult amateur level, musical freestyle, by a registered max was reserve Champion with rider haflinger. that went to emilie goddard of kinley Scott. Plainfield, vt riding abercrombie of Scandias avatar, owned by deann deer haven. gabrick and ridden by alex du Celliee the neil Sorum Perpetual trophy is muller was high Point morgan at the na - given to the single highest ridden score, tional dressage Pony Cup. this was their excluding musical freestyle, by a regis - first year showing at the ndPC. tered norwegian Fjord pony. that went to Find more information about the na - lori lamattina of dayton, oh riding WW tional dressage Pony Cup at: rudig. http://www.dressageponycup.com and the ndPC young Pony Futurity recog - find full results at: http://www.dressage - nizes the talents of young ponies as they ponycup.com/results.html

Photos: (top) Kinley Scott on MdA Maximus and Caitlyn Massey on Zassafrass with their National dressage Pony Cup Awards (top right) Caitlyn Massey was all smiles as she rode Zassafrass to take the lead in the Second Level 16 & under division on the first day of the National dressage Pony Cup Championship Show. ( Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Market - ing ) See more dressage photos at: www.yellowhorsemarketing.com 24 . August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com training & performance

Reagan Box works her Mustang Cinch with the mechanical cow. Reagan opens a gate with Cinch. ( Photo by Tommy Brannon ) (Photo by Devan Klamon Photography ) Training A Mustang: It’s A Cinch by Tommy Brannon n april 7, 2017 the Bureau of oland management (Blm) con - ducted a wild horse and burro adoption event at arena one in Batesville, missis - sippi. (See mShr article, may 2017 Public Invited To Tour BLM issue). among the horses adopted, one mustang never left the premises. reagan Box, one of the trainers at Wild Horse Off-Range arena one, picked up a 13-hand, five- year-old black gelding that she named Pasture in Oklahoma Cinch. mustangs can often be a challenge for many trainers, but reagan said that her By Debbie Collins, BLM wild horses and burros that are fed and cared for at off-range pastures, corrals, and gentling and training of Cinch is coming he Bureau of land management along rather nicely. this is the first full eco sanctuaries. the wild horses and bur - t(Blm) is hosting two free tours on ros roaming the public rangelands are pro - mustang that she has trained. “he wants Saturday, august 12, 2017 at a wild horse to be friends,” she said. “he has made tected by the Blm under the 1971 Wild Reagan works Cinch at Arena One. off-range pasture in Bartlesville, okla - friends with both adults and children. he Free-roaming horses and Burros act. the (Photo by Devan Klamon Photography ) homa. attendees will have the opportunity likes people to pet him.” Blm estimates about 72,674 wild horses to view more than 400 geldings roaming and burros roaming the Blm-rangelands reagan taught him to pick up all four she started with him, which was the third on approximately 1,700 acres of land in - feet and be brushed. She started riding him time she rode him, there was a cutting in ten Western states. side the tall grass Prairie. tours are at For more information about the tour, or about two weeks after his adoption, first horse show at arena one. lee garner, the 8:30 a.m. and 12 noon. starting with Cinch in a round pen and owner and head trainer there, asked rea - the Wild horse and Burro program, please a shuttle bus will transport attendees to call the information center 866-468-7826 eventually graduating to a big cow pen. gan to ride Cinch into the arena during the and from the off-range pasture site from She said she used a 15-foot lead rope like show. the announcer let everyone know or email [email protected]. visit the the designated pick-up and drop-off loca - website: blm.gov a longe line. “he would flex and look at what was going on and the 5’11” reagan tion. Cameras and videotaping are wel - me, take a step, and then walk to me. We rode her 13-hand mustang into the arena, About the Bureau of Land Manage - come. Boarding will begin 30 minutes ment : the Blm manages more than 245 did this two or three days, and by the next around all of the other horses and back out before each departure. Sunday i saddled him up. i usually work the alley way. Cinch handled the situation million acres of public land primarily lo - Wild horses and burros essentially have cated in 12 Western states, including him about an hour and a half per day, but very well, paying attention to reagan and no natural predators, resulting in a rapid we have 43 head of horses to be worked not getting upset about anything. She said alaska. the Blm also administers 700 increase in population. if not appropriately million acres of sub-surface mineral estate here and i can’t ride him every day. Fortu - that Cinch will now stand for opening managed, herds double in size in just 4 to nately, he usually picks up right where he gates, and he has been introduced to cows throughout the nation. the Blm's mission 5 years. to maintain wild horse and bur - is to sustain the health, diversity, and pro - left off. it took him about a week to learn and is now working with the mechanical ros in good condition and protect the to eat grain, though. i fed his hay to him cow. he seems to be a quick and willing ductivity of america's public lands for the health of public land, Blm must manage use and enjoyment of present and future on the ground in the round pen and put the learner! her plans are to continue working the population growth of wild horses and grain on top of his hay so that he had to eat him on cows and see how he develops. generations. in fiscal year 2015, the Blm burros. generated $4.1 billion in receipts from ac - some grain when eating his hay.” We’ll let you know when he becomes a as of march 2017, there are 46,015 reagan said that about 3½ weeks after full-fledged working cow horse! tivities occurring on public lands. www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 25 . 26 . August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com Cowboys & Cowgirls

Palomino World Show By Nancy Brannon (above) Come On Susey, ridden by Susan Bollich of Hankamer, Texas Reinvest N gold Star, Jennifer he Palomino horse Breeders of (below) Allison Hinson with Theseironsarestrait, Novice Amateur Showmanship Hagen of Milford, Texas tamerica (PhBa) World Show once again came to the tunica expo Cen - ter in tunica, miss. July 12-22, 2017 to show in air-conditioned comfort. howard rea of Shelbyville, kentucky, one of the three chairmen of the show, was pleased to be back in tunica for the fifth year. “We’ll be back next year [in 2018], too,” he said. “Some of our favorite peo - ple, terry Bradshaw and his wife, were here again this year.” he said several of their classes are growing. the amateur Showmanship, for example, had ten entries this year, which may not sound like many, but marks a big leap from past years’ entries. the Show - manship division – amateur, Select ama - teur, novice, and Walk-trot – is becoming one of the biggest divisions at the show, as are the horsemanship classes. SCR Plenty Of Trouble with Sara “another popular class is hunter Under ican ranch horse, PhBa, Pinto, and day, featuring the Challenged horseman ferguson of Union, KY. Sara says even Saddle and hunter in hand,” he said. “We Buckskin shows and finds ranch riding classes. the goal of these classes is “to though her Showmanship horse is not had 14 in the open and 22 in the amateur. is popular at these shows, too. provide equality through equine activity.” allowed to move when posed, he says “I “other popular classes are the longe rea is on the road a lot judging shows. the classes provide show ring experience can still move my lips!” line, Palomino bred, both open and ama - “i love it. i enjoy judging and i meet a lot on a world show level to riders with dis - teur,” he said. “there are usually lots of of great people.” But, don’t tell anyone: abilities. the classes are open to chal - a new project this year: “Summer Breeze,” people in the stands for these classes.” judging mules is one of his favorite jobs. lenged riders of any age and to all breeds a limited edition sculpture of 25 pieces What qualities are judges looking for in “Judging mules is a lot of fun,” he said. of horses. Challenged horsemen have any which will be used for a PhBa fund raiser. these Palomino horses? “it depends on the “you’ve got to have a sense of humor to number of medical conditions, from also part of the fundraiser are 25 limited class,” rea explained. “in halter, you look ride a mule. [mule owners] are good peo - autism to muscular dystrophy to post-polio edition prints from Joni’s Ponies. at conformation and balance. in pleasure, ple.” syndrome, traumatic brain injury, multiple don Coats, President of PhBa, was you look at rhythm and movement. in he said people came from all over the sclerosis, spinal cord injury, or several also pleased with this year’s show. “our showmanship, you look for poise and abil - U.S. and even from Canada to this show. other conditions that are listed on the Spe - Palomino Bred classes are on the increase, ity to handle the horse well.” one Canadian owner showed in the open cial diagnosis Form. What is amazing as are our Pleasure driving classes. We he remarked about the lead line class, Palomino Bred and amateur Palomino about these riders is their willingness and have had phenomenal participation, espe - ages 5 to 9 division. “these kids may be in Bred divisions, he said. “People are here ability to ride and show horses despite cially with people like terry and tammy cutthroat competition in the ring, but they from all over the U.S. – from the west their conditions. Bradshaw, who brought some very good are all friends and they play well with one coast states like oregon and Washington, there are Challenged horsemanship horses and did well. they like the atmos - another. adults could take home lessons from the east coast, and, of course from classes in Showmanship, equitation, phere here and we’re glad to have them in - from them. When we were picking up the oklahoma and texas. these are some of horsemanship, hunter, trail, and more. volved. this show is like a family reunion trail obstacles after the trail classes, they the top horses in the nation, and many will riders can be Unassisted or assisted, and for a lot of people. even helped us pick up the obstacles. compete in the Quarter horse World there are golden horseman awards for “We have top class horses here; the “We start each day of the show with a show.” each category. the Challenged horseman quality of the horses is very high and you prayer and the national anthem. When the Saturday July 15 was youth day at the unassisted classes started in 2013 and are have to have a good horse to win. national anthem is played, these kids are World Show. “We had a tremendous youth nSBa approved at the PhBa World “in our yellow rose Futurity – a World the first to take off their hats and put their Show on last Saturday,” rea bragged. the Show. Conformation horse association event – hands over their hearts.” youth riders had their show Saturday Clay gant, owner of Cowboy Bronze, the entries have increased significantly rea continued: “ranch riding is one of morning, then their annual meeting in the was on hand at the show again, providing and the quality of the horse is phenome - the fastest growing classes in the horse afternoon, and the youth banquet Saturday the award statuettes for Champions and nal. world.” rea also judges at aQha, amer - night. Sunday July 16 was a special show reserve Champions. Cowboy Bronze has www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 27 .

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August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com Charmayne James Barrel Racing Tips Article & photos by Nancy Brannon harmayne James brought her bar - Crel racing skills to the ShowPlace arena in memphis, tenn., July 6-9, 2017 for an intense 4-day clinic, with 30 riders participating. the clinic ran from 8:00 a.m. to around 5 p.m. daily, and Char - mayne gave a demonstration at 5:30 p.m. on thursday. as James worked individually with the riders, she often had praise for them: rider looking down at the barrel. if i did “good job!” or “i like the way you’re what everybody else is doing, i’d have working on your position and hands.” She been bankrupt long ago!” knew each rider’s name, and offered her James emphasized not over bending the critique of their ride with suggestions for head and neck, or allowing the horse’s improvement. there were several points hind end to “fishtail” off the circle around that she emphasized with all of them, start - the axis points. Straighten the horse’s nose ing with the logistics of turning around the and ride the horse’s feet through the axis barrels. points around the barrel. have the horse's She explained the axis points around nose bent slightly to the inside, and do not the barrels, which are about 4 feet equi - cross the rein over the neck with your in - distant from the barrel all the way around. side hand. if you take the rein across the “the first is at the entry to the turn; the neck, you start pulling on the inside rein third is between the barrel and the fence too much. that makes the horse turn more (or wall); the fifth is opposite the first; and into the barrel. not only should the inside the seventh is the opposite of point 3,” hand never cross the neck, but it should James explained. “Stay the same distance never pull straight down or straight back. at all points and the horse stays round.” James emphasized collection and rating She continued: “ride the front feet and the horse, using slow work first to get the on the horse. (5) When a rider learns to recognize the back feet over each of the axis points; precision needed around the barrels. She “the fastest turn results from driving and feel the correct way to guide, the horse all four feet have to hit each one. typi - had riders lope their horses around a bar - the horse’s hind end forward all the way can begin to change his style. But it won’t cally, if you ride the back feet over each of rel several times, practicing getting the around the axis points. if your elbows get happen overnight because it’s become a the points, the front feet will also go over horse consistent and keeping the horse’s stiff and you lean forward when you’re habit that’s got him turning on top of the them. the horse gets his power from the head straight. When doing slow work, sup - close to the barrel and throw the reins up barrel. riders need to adopt the mindset of hind end, so you don’t want to ride just the port with the outside rein and keep some on the horse’s neck, this tends to throw the guiding their horse around the barrels front feet over the axis points with the contact. the outside rein supports and bal - horse onto his forehand, which is the setup using their eyes, hands, feet, and seat. horse’s hind end trailing to the outside. if ances the horse’s outside shoulder and al - for a slower turn involving more steps Some training tips to work on at home: the horse is swinging his hip to the outside, lows the rider to keep the back end driving around the barrel,” she explained. Work on perfecting circles. Pay atten - he’s not getting power from his hind end. forward at the same time. Some common problems James sees: tion to where you are aiming the horse. if you think about riding the back end, and riders must be able to collect and rate (1) riders lift their shoulder and use Work on guidance of the horse and aware - where you point the head and shoulders, their horses. if the horse’s head goes up only their inside leg to make the turn. they ness of what your body is doing and how you’ll do a much better job of guiding the and/or he opens his mouth when the rider turn the horse’s nose too early, thus the that affects what the horse’s body is doing. horse where he needs to go.” cues with the reins, the horse resisting the front feet are too close to the barrel and the Use the outside leg to help guide the horse along with riding the axis points, she bit cues and is very difficult to rate. riders hip goes out off the turn. “this doesn’t around the turn. had riders keep their horses straight down must be able to collect the horse for the work!” she said. you’ve got to be aware. Watch your the center line for a few strides before turns. if the horse cannot be collected, the (2) riders not paying attention to the hands, watch your horse’s head, and guide making a smooth arc toward the first bar - horse will not be able to utilize power amount of pressure in their hands and appropriately. it’s so important to be con - rel. “Come into the arena heading for the from the hind end and negotiate the turns where they are aiming the horse’s head. scious and try to change bad muscle mem - third barrel for a little bit. the first few correctly. “keep the head straight in front of the ory and get into really good riding habits. steps should be straight; then start a grad - James said that a lot of barrel racers are body. you want the horse’s nose down, Check your hands, keep your eyesight ual arc about eight feet before the first bar - taught to use the inside leg and rein only, driving into the bit.” moving forward, and adjust your depth rel. don’t turn the first barrel starting at an but that leads to the horse tracking his hind (3) When going into the barrels, the perception. look out over the horse’s left angle,” she explained. “Set up your horse end outside of his front feet and takes rider should move his/her eye up ahead be - ear or left shoulder while loping a circle to early, heading for the first axis point.” away the horse’s speed and power. She cause the barrel is not the focal point. “if the right and this will help keep your that set up should include going to the says, “learn to feel where the inside hock you focus on the barrel, you are going to weight balanced slightly onto your left first barrel on the correct lead. many riders of your horse is. open and close your eyes be three feet short of where you need to be hip. it keeps the ribs elevated, squares up headed to the first barrel on the opposite while riding to learn to feel where the at every barrel. your depth perception is the body, and lets you drive the horse with lead and the horses had to switch leads as horse is placing that inside hock. riding nine feet short over the total pattern if your legs into the bridle, break him at the they started around the barrel. for proper placement of the inside hock is you’re looking at the barrels. and if your poll, and push his back up into a collected James emphasized soft hands. “don’t the key to everything!” depth perception is that short, it affects the gait. Be mindful to keep a horse reaching pull the horse’s head around,” she said. James uses her inside and outside legs clock,” James explained. with the hind end. their runs are going to “Smooth hands. and keep your body soft. to move the horse laterally. the horse (4) the rider needs to hold good pos - be faster once they learn to travel like that. let the horse work under you. everywhere needs to move off cues from the rider’s ture in the saddle, with their legs under - Find out more about James at: you go you see riders over-bending the legs. if you want to move the horse’s hip neath them, and maintaining good contact www.charmaynejames.com and on face - horse’s head to the inside too much and the closer to the barrel, put a little outside leg with the legs. book at CharmayneJames11 www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 29 . Dandridge Honored on Miss Teen Rodeo Tennessee National Day of the Cowboy 2017-2018 By Nancy Patterson ailey rose viars of loudon, tn hwas crowned 2017-2018 miss he late hayley C. dandridge of teen rodeo tennessee at the coronation tSenatobia, miss. was honored on ceremony, Saturday, July 15, 2016 at the July 22, 2017 as part of the national day Buckin’ on the river rodeo in Savannah, of the Cowboy Celebration, held each year tn. viars was crowned by miss teen at Bryant lane Cowboy Church in Sarah, rodeo tennessee 2016 reagan Caen of miss. Columbia, tn. in 2013 the mississippi legislature viars is an 18-year-old freshman at the passed a resolution making mississippi University of tennessee knoxville, where one of a handful of states that celebrates she is majoring in agricultural leadership, the national day of the Cowboy on the education and Communication, with a fourth Saturday in July annually. concentration in Communication and rep. nolan mettetal of Sardis discussed Business. She is minoring in international the resolution, which had been read by agriculture. elder rip Copeland. Part of the resolution “Bud” young, who was given the national the daughter of terry and Stephanie great things from her.” says, “… the core values expressed within Cowboy keeper award; and dr. Jim tay - viars, she graduated high school sixth in as part of the miss rodeo america the Cowboy Code of Conduct continue to lor. her class with honors and distinction. She Pageant, miss rodeo tennessee and miss inspire the pursuit of the highest caliber of the national day of the Cowboy is ob - spent much of her high school career com - teen rodeo tennessee are ambassadors personal integrity. …today’s cowboys and served annually on the fourth Saturday in peting in tennessee high School rodeo, for the rodeo industry, handling pre-event cowgirls continue to strive to preserve and July. this day “is set aside to celebrate the 4-h, and serving as an officer for the publicity such as media interviews, and perpetuate this unique element of amer - contributions of the Cowboy and Cowgirl school’s Future Farmers of america club. community interaction such as visiting ica’s heritage.” to america’s culture and heritage.” the viars’ rodeo events are barrel racing, school children or civic groups. they dandridge was a farmer, cattleman, and first celebration was in 2005, and cur - pole bending, goat tying and breakaway spend a year traveling throughout the state horseman who resided in eastern tate rently, eleven states recognize this day. roping. She has also participated on eques - to promote the sport. Contestants are County and who is credited with estab - the era of the cowboy began after the trian drill teams and horse judging teams. judged in the areas of horsemanship, per - lishing the breed of appaloosa horses in Civil War in the heart of texas. the life of “We’re thrilled to have this young lady sonality, appearance and rodeo knowl - this part of mississippi. he died in 1998. a cowboy required a particular ability to represent the sport of rodeo for ten - edge. this marks the fifth year for the annual live in a frontier world. to do so required nessee,” said Pageant director Sue lynn For more information about miss teen recognition ceremony. dandridge joins respect, loyalty and a willingness to work Perry of millington, tn. “She is a high rodeo tennessee, visit facebook at: other honorees: Bill lipscomb, monroe hard. 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(left photo) I call these guys ‘The Three Amigos:’ ( right to left ) Yellow Birch, White Birch, and Spruce all growing out of the same old decaying log.” (right photo) getting a cool drink from a mountain stream. Willow’s ears in foreground. north of toronto. this is the fourth season evenings here, we want long sleeves,” old logs or stumps, drawing water up By Nancy Brannon here for my pony Willow. She has done a abernethy reported. through the old decaying wood. it is espe - good job so far this season,” abernethy abernethy says they ride rain or shine, cially common with yellow Birch. ean abernethy, (shown above with said. and that “all kinds of summer people come “today we had the opportunity to show JWillow) creator of the Fergus car - i asked Jean about the weather and how to enjoy our trails.” Sometimes they ride our riders moose tracks, not far from the toons, is on the trail again, enjoying the she’s coping with the extreme heat. near kingscote lake in algonquin Park. trail head.” another day they spotted a cool, comfortable weather in northern on - “We have no extreme heat here at this there’s plenty of flora and fauna to ob - wolf track in the mud. tario. here’s her report from the trail. point in our summer [July]. yesterday we serve on the trails. She says, “Some of the Perhaps Canada is the place to go this “i am spending my fifth summer work - got cold and wet to the bone in a chilly trails in algonquin Park take us past Beech time of year to avoid the extreme heat of ing as trail guide at South algonquin rain, and today on the trails the sun shone, trees with bear-claw marks in the bark. the mid-south. at the very least, enjoy trails, a trail guiding outfit at the edge of bugs were not too bad, and we chatted, the bears climb the trees to get Beech these photos and imagine a ride through algonquin Provincial Park in northern laughed, and sang along the beautiful nuts. the cool forest air. ontario. We are about a four-hour drive wooded trails. in the early mornings and “tree seedlings will often grow out of

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well-being benefits plant beneath ma - tired of the constant battle against Surrounded of plants”) ture trees for show- those unwanted plants in your garden? Ce - many people in stopping undercover leste Scott showed efficient strategies for the mid-south must plantings done right. weed management. By Beauty believe in these ben - the Ut exten - So, after all this, if you were inspired to By Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. efits, too, as about sion kitchen divas improve your yard, garden, and landscape, 1800 visitors at - had tips for saving there were plenty of plants to take home. verything was in full bloom for the tended the all-day time, money, and the master gardeners offered a large se - eSummer Celebration lawn & gar - garden event. Work - your sanity for lection of perennials, shrubs, and even den Show, July 13, 2017 at the West ten - shops ran from 10 cooking meals at trees. For those with smaller spaces, gar - nessee agresearch and education Center a.m. until 5 p.m. home that often get dens oy vey brought an array of container in Jackson, tenn. the Ut gardens held a covering a wide put on the back gardens. vast array of treats for the eyes – from range of topics. burner (pun in - there were ornamental bird houses to perennials to annuals to bottle trees, and tents were set up tended). the divas add to your garden décor. and tim Pace, all kinds of whimsical landscaping accou - for the outdoor pre - showed tips for with his creative metal recycling, brought trements. vendors brought their own beau - sentations, and to meal prep that cut his whimsical garden art items made from tiful plants, jewelry, artistry and creativity get some heat relief, out the stress and ordinary, discarded pieces of metal – like to add to the delight. yes, it was hot, in the visitors could enjoy expenses. an old shovel (sans the handle). mid-90s with plenty of sun, but that’s what indoor workshops, Want to know Jacque hillman brought her reconfig - one expects in the mid-south in July. including cooking what types of turf ured art Jewelry. She is a member of the there’s much to be said for surround - demonstrations by the Ut kitchen divas. work well in shady areas? Ut turf master West tennessee artisan trail. ing oneself with plants and blooming Carol reese, research horticulture tom Samples had the answers. the only downside of the whole day’s flowers. “Being around plants helps peo - Specialist at Ut West tennessee agre - Jim Crowder of the memphis Botanic event was that, with all this inspiration and ple concentrate better in the home and search and education Center, gave advice garden talked about “Plants that don’t gardening and landscaping ideas, July and workplace. Studies show that tasks per - for gardening on a hillside, where water give a damp,” i.e., plants that don’t mind august are not the best months to plant! formed while under the calming influence and gravity can erode good soil. She had getting their feet wet and can live well in they are too hot, too dry, and the soil is of nature are performed better and with several engineering options to alleviate or perpetually moist soil. too compacted. But keep these ideas for greater accuracy, yielding a higher quality minimize the problem and recommenda - Polly rooker, wildlife biologist with fall and next spring’s plantings. result. moreover, being outside in a natu - tions for choosing the right plants for these the tennessee Wildlife resources agency, if you missed this Ut ag Field day, ral environment can improve memory per - locations. showed how to attract beneficial wildlife you can read all about it online at: formance and attention span. dale Skaggs, director of horticulture to your garden – and how to evict unwel - http://west.tennessee.edu/events/sum - “keeping ornamental plants in the at the dixon gallery and gardens, had come pests. merceleb.asp and download some of the home and in the workplace increases some good advice and beautiful slides il - Jason reeves, Curator of Ut gardens garden talks. memory retention and concentration. the lustrating how to design your landscape to Jackson, relieved folks’ hydrangea hyste - you can still visit the gardens in Jack - calming influence of natural environments fit your site, and elements to consider be - ria with advice on pruning and care for dif - son, tenn., at 605 airways Blvd. (at hwy is conducive to positive work environ - fore you plant. ferent types of hydrangeas. on display at 45 Bypass). they are open year-round ments by increasing a person’s ability to lucas holman offered alternatives to the gardens were some very fine speci - from sunrise to sunset. Jason reeves says concentrate on the task at hand. Work per - landscape plantings that everyone else has. mens of hydrangeas! he also talked about the gardens really reach their peak in au - formed under the natural influence of or - he showed how to add plants that are un - annuals that add beautiful color to the gust. “everything will be filled out and namental plants is normally of higher expected, memorable, and maybe even a summer landscape. if he had to pick one, you won’t even be able to see the mulch,” quality and completed with a much higher little strange to your landscape. he said, that would tolerate the south’s heat he said. accuracy rate than work done in environ - Wondering what plants grow in shade and dry conditions, his favorite is lantana Besides, a regular visit to a garden is ments devoid of nature. going outside or or full sun, which need water or can toler - – and there are many colorful varieties of good for the mind and soul. 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developed into one of cutting’s all-time leading sires and In Memoriam: broodmare sires. in 1966, Bobby became President and Ceo of Coca- Cola Bottling Company of memphis, tenn., a position he Bobby Pidgeon held for more than 20 years. he was instrumental in the he mid-south lost a great horseman on July 14, development of the agricenter Show Place arena. t2017 with the passing of george robert “Bobby” Bobby donated to many charities, always anony - Pidgeon, Sr. (84) of moscow tennessee. mously. he developed a legacy program for the ameri - Bobby, a passionate horseman, owned Bar h ranche in can Cancer Society and was actively involved with St. Weatherford, texas, and was a leading breeder of cutting Jude Children’s research hospital, le Bonheur Chil - horses, winner of the 1991 and 1992 non Pro Futurity. dren’s hospital, the rameses ii exhibit, Church health he was inducted into the national Cutting horse associ - Center and many others. in 1989, dr. Scott morris, Ceo ation non-Pro rider hall of Fame in 2005. his horse, of Church health Center, said he was told a homeless man dual Pep, became one of the leading industry stallions. wanted to see him. it was Bobby Pidgeon dressed in old he also owned Cd olena, the 1994 nCha open Futurity clothes, who handed him a large check and said, “if any - Champion and the 1995 nCha horse of the year. one ever learns i gave you this, i will never give you an - in addition to being a competitor, Bobby produced Bobby Pidgeon riding Joses dually at the 1997 Na - other dime.” dr. morris wouldn’t tell the story until now. multiple Cutting horse shows, which were renowned for tional Cutting Horse Association Summer Cutting Bobby Pidgeon lived his life with an independent the excellent quality of horse competitions, as well as a re - Spectacular, fort Worth, Texas. spirit, a feisty attitude, and dry humor. as a husband, fa - laxed and enjoyable atmosphere. he was an nCha non- (photo courtesy of Don Shugart Photography ) ther, grandfather, and friend, he embodied strength and Pro hall of Fame member who still ranked 22nd among compassion – plus a sense of fun and adventure. he took the all-time leading non-Pro money-earners with $1.1 nCha Summer Spectacular Classic/Challenge non-Pro life by the horns, and those around him learned to expect million won. Championships on dual Pep (Peppy San Badger X miss the unexpected. his career highlights included the 1990 and 1991 dual doc X doc’s remedy), who under his promotion 38 . August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review www.midsouthhorsereview. com Mid-South Horse Review CCaalleennddaarr ooff EEvveennttss Please contact the individuals listed for additional information and to verify dates. to submit your event, call AUGUST - SEPTEMBER (901) 867-1755 or e-mail the information to: [email protected] or editor@midsouth - the Mid-South Horse Review Calendar of Events lists horse shows and other equine events. We at - horsereview.com . all submissions are subject to editing by mShr staff to meet format and length restric - tempt to keep listings current; however, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any item. tions. entries must be received by deadline date to ensure inclusion in the print edition. AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENA Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 919-465; blm.gov agri-Center. race against hunter. info: AUg. 25-26 : megFord Show 3099 West Union. Woodstock Cuba ghost SEP. 23 : midway, ar. Bar none Cowboy lisa Pevey (601) 934-1765 OCT. 2-7 : natn'l Walking horse Champ. riders. 3 pm. lydia holland 901-282-9709 Church. 17th annual aQha horse Sale. SEP. 16 : holly Springs, mS. marshall Co. FORREST CO. MULTI PURPOSE CLINICS / CLASSES info: ozark Foundation Breeders assn. Fairgrounds. kudzu klassic. info: Beau AUg. 19 : Bulls, Bands & Barrels AUg. 19-20 : harriman, tn. roane State kenny mcCullough 870-895-4026. (662) 544-5290 SEP. 2-4 : great Southern Stampede Barrel run CC expo Center. Chris martin Barrel race www.ofbahorsesale.com SEP. 16 : Brighton, tn. dacus Saddle Club. SEP. 29-OCT. 1 : Josey Barrel Clinic Clinic. info: alex leepacka 352-538-4279; SEP. 30 : mize, mS. meadows livestock West tn. Barrel horse association. info: GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENA [email protected] horse & tack Sale. info: larry or diane melinda darnell (901) 475-4335 SEP. 1-3 : WthJa tenn. h/J Classic AUg. 26-27 : lake St. louis, mo. national meadows: 601-765-3530 or 601-517-7777. COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING MARSHALL CO. FAIRGROUNDS equestrian Center. Clinton anderson Walk - larrymeadows.com & Facebook AUg. 12-13 : meridian, mS. lauderdale Co. AUg. 19 : iBra State Finals about tour. info: https://downunderhorse - SPECIAL EVENTS agriCenter. mS State Championship SEP. 16 : kudzu klassic manship.com/events/walkabout-tour/ AUg. 4-12 : Franklin, tn. Williamson SEP. 6-9 : murfreesboro, tn. miller Coli - MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARK SEP. 1-3 : lynnville, tn. Circle g ranch. County ag expo Park. Williamson Co. Fair seum. eastern US CmSa Championship AUg. 6, 20 : USta harness race Craig Cameron Clinic. info: www.circle - AUg. 30-SEP. 10 : nashville, tn. near CUTTING HORSE EVENTS ROANE STATE EXPO CENTER granchevent.com opryland, Briley Pkwy. exit 12. odysseo. AUg. 5 : Batesville, mS. arena one. nCha AUg. 4-6 : east tn Cutting horse assn. SEP. 16 : mason, tn. Coyote run arena. info: https://cavalia.com/nashville Challenger Series AUg. 12 : nBha michele mcleod barrel racing clinic. info: SEP. 8-10 : holly Springs, mS. Strawberry AUg. 14-17 : Batesville, mS. arena one. AUg. 19-20 : Chris martin Barrel race Clinic Wallis Wimbish 901-219-2570 Plains audubon Center. hummingbird mi - northeast mS Cha $1,000 added AUg. 26 : tn Paint horse Club SEP. 27-OCT. 1 : Shelbyville, tn. gration & nature Celebration. info: straw - AUg. 19 : Batesville, mS. arena one. SEP. 1-3 : east tn Cutting horse assn. Clearview Farm. Parelli Professional clinic berryplains.audubon.org nCha Challenger Series SEP. 9-10 : tn hS & middle School rodeo with John & kathy Barr. SEP. 22-23 : Southaven, mS. landers Cen - AUg. 24-27 : Batesville, mS. arena one. SEP. 23 : tn Paint horse Club COWBOY CHURCH ter. rodeo of the mid-South Queen Pageant. mid-South Cha $500 added TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER MONdAY : Circle Cross Church. 7 p.m. info: email [email protected]; Facebook AUg. 28-31 : Batesville, mS. arena one. AUg. 12-13 : tn Pinto horse Club Show Stan (901)848-4959; stan@circlecross - mid-South rodeo Queen north mS Cha AUg. 18-20 : tn valley Paso Fino Show rodeo.com APPALOOSA SHOWS SEP. 1-3 : harriman, tn roane State Com - SEP. 2-3 : volunteer ranch horse Show MONdAY : Bells, tn. Bible study meet - AUg. 5-6 : Shelbyville, tn. Clearview munity College. east tn Cutting horse SEP. 9-10 : Pony of americas Show ings. 7 pm marty overton’s, 4051 Cher - Farm. heart of dixie appoloosa Show. info: assn. SEP. 14-16 : national Spotted Saddle horse ryville rd. marty 731-225-0237 or Clint Beth maher (256) 527-2617 SEP. 2 : Batesville, mS. arena one. Chal - TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM 731-983-0511 SEP. 16 : Benton, ar. aaphC Sept. Spec - lenger Series Jackpot Cutting AUg. 11-13 : tn iBra State Barrel race TUESdAY : richland, mS. 1631 Cleary tacular. info: Carol Jones (870) 540-7690 SEP. 11-14 : Batesville, mS. arena one. AUg. 18-20 : music City arabian Show rd. his Brand Cowboy Church. 7 pm ARABIAN SHOWS north mS Cha AUg. 25-27 : ole South dressage Show info: [email protected] or AUg. 18-20 : murfreesboro, tn. miller Col - SEP. 15 : Batesville, mS. arena one. Chal - SEP. 2-3 : tn Cowboy mounted Shooting (601) 543-6023 iseum. 38th annual music City arabian lenger Series Jackpot Cutting SEP. 5-9 : east. US CmSa mounted Shooting TUESdAY : Wynne, ar. Cr 381. three horse Show. info: www.mtaha.com SEP. 16 : Batesville, mS. arena one. north - SEP. 15-17 : tn Quarter horse Fall Circuit trees Cowboy Church. Supper 6:30 pm; BARREL RACING east mS Cha $200 lae added SEP. 25-30 : iBra national Barrel race Finals Services 7 pm. info: Jimmy 870-261-2505 AUg. 5 : Senatobia, mS. northwest arena. SEP. 28-OCT . 1: Batesville, mS. arena TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER SUNdAY : Sarah, mS. 548 Bryant lane. nBha mS01. info: Beau (662) 544-5290 one. mid-South Cha $500 added AUg. 5 : nrha ala. racking horse Show Bryant lane Cowboy Church. 10:30 am. AUg. 12 : Pontotoc, mS. Pontotoc County DRESSAGE AUg. 6 : Ben Carol roping info: Bro. Scott Urban 662-501-0031 agricenter. megan mann (662) 983-5686 AUg. 5 : College grove, tn. traveler's rest AUg. 19 : tn nrha racking horse Show SUNdAY : Wynne, ar. Cr 381. three AUg. 12 : harriman, tn. east tn agricul - Farm. Ctda show AUg. 26 : Southeast ranch horse Series trees Cowboy Church. Fellowship B'fast tural expo Center info: kevin Pitsenbarger AUg. 5 : lexington, ky. masterson Station. SEP. 7-9 : nrha world Show 9:30 am. Worship 10 am. info: Jimmy: 870- 865-712-2589 horse aid live. Comb. test & dressage SEP. 23 : Southeast ranch horse Series 261-2505 AUg. 19 : holly Springs, mS. marshall Co. Show. info: www.horseaidlive.org SEP. 30 : vol. State Pinto horse Show HORSE & TACK SALES Fairgrounds. Coldwater Cross kudzu klas - AUg. 25-27 : murfreesboro, tn. miller Col - TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CNTR AUg. 5 : thaxton, mS. 11347 hwy. 6. sic. info: Beau (662) 544-5290 iseum. ole South Prelude and Classic dres - AUg. 4-6 : UStPa regionals horseman Central livestock. tack Sale: 10 AUg. 19 : millington, tn. Woodstock Sad - sage Shows AUg. 11-13 : Jx2 team roping am. horse Sale: 1 pm. info: 662-790-3699. dle Club. West tn Barrel horse association. SEP. 2 : Chapel hill, tn. double h Farm. SEP. 2-4 : UStrC Southeast regional Finals www.larrymeadows.com info: melinda darnell (901)475-4335 Ctda show SEP. 8-10 : lucky dog Barrel race AUg. 19 : mize, mS. meadows livestock AUg. 19 : hattiesburg, mS. Forrest County SEP. 8-10 : lexington, ky. kentucky horse SEP. 23-24 : mSQha Cotton Bowl Classic horse & tack Sale. info: larry or diane Center. Bulls, Bands & Barrels Park. mSeda dressage at the Park. info: UT MARTIN EQUESTRIAN meadows: 601-765-3530 or 601-517-7777. AUg. 19 : White Pine, tn. Smoky moun - Susan Posner (859) 221-3462 or AUg. 11-13 : West tn Qh Show larrymeadows.com. facebook: meadows tain expo Center. info: kevin Pitsenbarger www.mseda.org SEP. 15-16 : Utm rodeo Boosters Barrel race livestock Sales (865) 712-2589 SEP. 9 : hernando, mS. mid-South dressage SEP. 22 : Utm equestrian team vs. auburn SEP. 2 : thaxton, mS. 11347 hwy. 6. horse - AUg. 19 : holly Springs, mS. marshall Co. academy. Super heroes schoolling show. TENNESSEE HS RODEO ASSN man Central livestock. tack Sale: 10 am. Fairgrounds. Coldwater Cross kudzu klas - www.midsouthdressageacademy.org SEP. 9-10: harriman, tn. roane State expo horse Sale: 1 pm. info: 662-790-3699. sic. info: Beau (662) 544-5290 SEP. 9-10 : lynnville, tn. Circle g ranch. Center www.larrymeadows.com AUg. 26 : estill Springs, tn. estill Springs dressage. www.circlegranchevent.com TENNESSEE JR RODEO ASSN SEP. 9 : Bowling green, ky. WkU ag arena. lana Blankenship (931) 247-2340 SEP. 16 : nashville, tn. Walnut trace Farm. AUg. 19 : halls, tn expo. West ky horse Sales. info: 270-365- SEP. 2 : ashland, mS. Benton Co. agri Cen - Ctda show SEP. 2 : Bradford, tn 7272. westkentuckyhorsesales.com ter. nBha mS01. Beau (662) 544-5290 SEP. 30-OCT 1 : lebanon, tn. James e LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO SEP. 16 : mize, mS. meadows livestock SEP. 2-4 : hattiesburg, mS. Forrest County Ward agricultural Center. greytone dres - AUg. 19-20 : meridian, mS. lauderdale horse & tack Sale. info: larry or diane multipurpose Center. the Southern Stam - sage. info: kim Carpenter (931) 452-9225 County ag Center. mSlBra #1, #2 meadows: 601-765-3530 or 601-517-7777. pede. info: Cindy Carroll (601) 463-9111 ENDURANCE 4-H/USPC larrymeadows.com & Facebook SEP. 8-10 : tunica, mS. expo Center. lucky SEP. 8-9 : oneida, tn. Big South Fork AUg. 2-6 : Perry, ga. Southern regional 4- SEP. 22-23 : gulfport, mS. Bureau of land dog Barrel race. info: Judy Brown (870) nrra. info: eric rueter (865) 986-5966 h horse Championships management. harrison County Fairgrounds. 930-7718. www.luckydograces.com EVENTING fIRST SUNdAY : millington, tn. West Wild horse and Burro adoption. info: 601- SEP. 15 : meridian, mS. lauderdale Co. AUg. 5-6 : new market, tn. river glen www.midsouthhorsereview.com August, 2017 • Mid-South Horse Review 39 . Summer ht. info: www.river-glen.com ahJa show. info: (205) 672-2046 South Qha Show Cotton Bowl Classic. AUg. 12 : Senatobia, mS. northwest arena. SEP. 1-3 : lexington, ky. kentucky horse SEP. 2 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibition info: Sherri robb (901) 831-3753. Benefit: team roping and Barrel race Park. kentucky Classique ht. info: Center. traC hunter/Jumper Show www.midsouthqha.net SEP. 2-4 : tunica, mS. expo Center. UStrC kyevents.net/ky-classique-horse-trial or SEP. 6-10 : Franklin, tn. Brownland Farm. RANCH HORSE Southeast regional Finals. info: mike Qualls mary Fike at (859) 621-2479 Fall i. info: www.brownlandfarm.com AUg. 26 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - (254) 965-0353 SEP. 29-OCT. 1 : lexington, ky. kentucky SEP. 9-10 : tuscaloosa, al. vintage Creek tion Center. Southeast ranch horse Series SEP. 8 : morristown, tn. Jx2 hillbilly truck horse Park. Jump Start ht. (859) 244-3411 Show at Westminster Farm. info: (205) 454- SEP. 2-3 : murfreesboro, tn. mtSU roping. www.jx2events.com www.keenelandponyclub.org 4787. www.westminsterfarm.com livesock Center. volunteer ranch horse SEP. 11-13 : tunica, mS. expo Center. GAITED HORSE SHOWS SEP. 13-17: Franklin, tn. Brownland Farm. Show. info: tammy Bledsoe (931) 638- ntrl heat is on. AUg. 5 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - Fall ii. www.brownlandfarm.com 0804. www.volrha.com TUESdAY : moscow, tn. team roping tion Center. nrha ala. State Show SEP. 16-17 : Wilsonville, al. the hunter SEP. 23 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - practice, Sonny gould arena, 1985 Poole AUg. 19 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - Place, Cameron oaks horse show. info: tion Center. Southeast ranch horse Series rd. 6-9 p.m. $25 info: (901) 491-1678. tion Center. tn State racking horse Show www.cameronoaks.com SEP. 30-OCT. 1 : Searcy, ar. White County www.gouldropinhorses.com AUg. 19 : Franklin, ky. kentucky downs. SEP. 23-24 : huntsville, al. huntsville Pony Fairgrounds. arkansas ranch & Stock horse TUESdAY : humboldt, tn. goodrich Whoa Show Club Show. riverpine Farm. info: assn. Show arena. Calf roping, Breakaway, gymnastics. AUg. 31 : lebanon, tn. James e Ward ag http://riverpinefarm.com RODEOS & BULL RIDING 5:30-8 Pm. info: (731) 426-2530 Center. Whoa tSCa State Finals SEP. 30 : Birmingham, al. Fox lake Farm. AUg. 4 : Cookville, tn. Putnam Co. Fair TEAM PENNING/RANCH SORTING SEP. 7-9 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - ahJa Show. info: www.foxlakefarm.com rodeo AUg. 4-5 : tunica, mS. expo Center. tion Center. nrha World Show SEP. 30-OCT. 1 : new market, tn. river AUg. 5 : tupelo, mS. Benefit For Bobby UStPa regionals. info: Jared lesh (405) SEP. 7-9 : lexington, ky. kentucky horse glen equestrian Park. river glen gathering. Bratton rodeo. Clay knight (662) 213-2446 269-3467 Park. rocky mountain horse assn. interna - www.river-glen.com AUg. 11-12 : dayton, tn. rhea County Fair AUg. 12-13 : Batesville, mS. arena one. tional Championship Show. info: 859-243- PAINT/PINTO rodeo Cinch ranch Sorting national Champi - 0260; www.rmhorse.com AUg. 12-13 : murfreesboro, tn. tlC. tn AUg. 11-12 : ripley, mS. tippa County Fair onship. lee garner (662) 578-5824 SEP. 9 : Woodbury, tn. JmP arena Spotted Pinto horse Club Show. info: linda krieg iPra rodeo. info: (800) 639-9002 SEP. 9-10 : Batesville, mS. arena one. Saddle horse Show (615) 653-7157 AUg. 18-19 : ashland, mS. Benton County Cinch ranch Sorting national Champ. SEP. 14-16 : lexington, ky. kentucky AUg. 26 : harriman, tn. roane State ag Fair rodeo. 8 pm SEP. 29 : lexington, ky. kentucky horse horse Park. kmSha/Smha int’l. grand expo Center. tn Paint horse Show AUg. 25-26 : Crossville, tn. Cumberland Park. khP Foundation Battle in the Saddle Championship. info: (859) 225-5674. SEP. 23 : harriman, tn. roane State ag County Fair rodeo Celebrity team Penning. (859) 255-5727 www.kmsha.com expo Center. tn Paint horse Show AUg. 25-26 : Pontotoc, mS. Pontotoc SEP. 30-OCT. 1 : tunica, mS. expo Center. SEP. 14-16 : murfreesboro, tn. tlC. na - SEP. 30 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - County Fair World Championship rodeo region 3 & 4 Finals. Brian mcClain (270) tional Spotted Saddle horse Show. tion Center. volunteer State Pinto Show SEP. 7 : Paragould, ar. green County Fair 703-5660 / noah Sodrel (863) 673-1842 www.nssha.com PASO FINO/ PERUVIAN PASOS rodeo TRAIL RIDES/TRAIL CHALLENGE HUNTER/JUMPER AUg. 18-20 : murfreesboro, tn. tlC. tn SEP. 8-9 : mountain City, tn. mountain City SEP. 29-OCT. 1 : alamo, tn. Weaver AUg. 2 : Smiths grove, ky. oak grove valley Paso Fino horse Show. info: lee ann rodeo Farms, 95 Weaver rd. 19th Buck Creek St. Farm & equestrian Center. Jumper Show. Williams-maley (901) 483-1341 SEP. 15-17 : knoxville, tn. tennesseee val - Jude trail ride. info: kathy (731) 617-1225. info: harriet (270) 438-8826; harriet@oak - POLO ley Fair rodeo www.buckcreektrailride.org & Facebook grovefarmandequestrian.com. Facebook: AUg. 19 : Franklin, tn. harlinsdale Farm. SEP. 23 : Barton, mS. robert rainey arena. SEP. 15-17 : Westmorland, tn. long C oak grove Farm & equestrian. raise the roof Fundraiser. info: rodeo. 8 pm Camp & trail ride. Spotted Saddle horse AUg. 8-13 : lexington, ky. kentucky www.franklinpolo.com ROPING association. info: (270) 618-7500 horse Park. USeF Pony Finals AUg. 26 : Franklin, tn. riverview Farm, AUg. 6 : Cleveland, tn. tri-State exhibi - DEADLINE AUg. 12 : auburn, al. h&g horse Quar - 1475 moran road. Chukkers for Charity. tion Center. Ben Carol roping deadline for Sept. issue : Aug. 23, 5 p.m. ters. ahJa Show. info: (334) 887-0026; www.chukkersforcharity.net AUg. 11-13 : tunica, mS. expo Center. Parting Shots : We leave you with some [email protected] SEP. 2-3 : rossville, tn. memphis Polo ntrl/World Series Jx2 team roping. Pam “behind” the scenes images from this AUg. 25-26 : memphis, tn. ShowPlace SEP. 23-24 : rossville, tn. memphis Polo Smith 423-575-2295. www.jx2events.com month’s events. See you next month! arena. megFord Show. www.megford.com QUARTER HORSE SHOWS AUg. 25-26 : Pelham, al. Windwood AUg. 12-13 : martin, tn. Utm ned equestrian. ahJa Show. info: (205) 901- mcWherter ag. Complex. WtQha hot to 9737; windwoodequestrian.com trot Circuit. info: www.wtqha.org AUg. 26-27 : Franklin, tn. Brownland SEP. 15-17 : murfreesboro, tn. miller Col - Farm. no Frills iv & mthJa double Point iseum. tQha Circuit. info: www.tqha.org Show. www.brownlandfarm.com SEP. 16-17 : Jackson, mS. kirk Fordice cen - SEP. 1-3 : germantown, tn. gChS arena. ter. mQha/mQhya Fall Classic. info: tn h/J Classic. info: www.wthja.com www.mqha.org SEP. 2 : vandiver, al. longview Farms. 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