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No need for regressive rules against American cowboys Dianne Finstad Chasing cows on horseback Prior to joining Horses All, I was Sure, we blamed and complained, competitors are not intimidated or was the best kind of work TWO-BITS FROM A the Sales Manager of I-XL Brick, a but in the end, we had to knuckle threatened by their U.S. counter- Dianne Finstad enjoyed grow- TWO-BIT COWBOY clay brick manufacturer based out down and become better at what we parts. In fact, most of them would ing up on a ranch in southern Alberta. But she found another Craig Couillard - Editor of Medicine Hat, Alta., so I’ve had do. We had to work harder, smarter, have the mind set of “bring it on.” a bit of exposure to international and more efficiently. And in doing And finally, purely as a fan, I per- great way to combine her pas- trade. so, we became a better company, sonally like to see the best of the sions — as an agriculture and rodeo reporter. She’s been able ovember — the best time Let’s face it… we are in a global and still got our brick on many U.S. best… to occasionally see Trevor to work in her boots and jeans of the year if you are a economy. The North American buildings. Brazile, Lisa Lockhart, Bobbie Mote, for three decades, covering rodeo fan. The Canadian Free Trade Agreement was a his- So, as much as I have a little and the Cooper boys. N rodeo and farm stories across Finals Rodeo — Farmfair goes this toric document for many Canadian empathy for our Canadian cowboys, The sport of rodeo has definitely western Canada from a home month and Horses All is proud to be businesses. Billions of Canadian in the spirit of international trade, evolved in recent years, and in doing base in Red Deer, on TV, radio a media sponsor. We hope you enjoy goods and services cross the border it would be a huge step backwards so, has created mega superstars and in print. our extended coverage. every year to feed the largest con- to try and somehow limit American including our own Lindsey Sears, A friend called me recently to talk sumer market in the world (includ- competitors to compete in rodeos Chad Besplug, the Cassidy family, about the amount of Canadian rodeo ing Canadian cattle and agricul- north of the 49th parallel, not to and Lee Graves to name a couple. dollars being won by U.S. competi- tural products). mention the potential for retalia- Rather than thinking regres- tors, and was concerned about the However, despite NAFTA, U.S. tory measures by the PRCA against sively with restrictive rules and loss of income to our Canadian-born protectionism has, at times, been our Canadian athletes. policies, I say let’s do it the old- competitors, and possibly a spot at in full force during this extended Sport fans love to worship their fashioned Canadian way — lean the CFR. There was even an exten- U.S. recession. U.S. federal and state heroes, and right now, a lot of the into the plow collar and work even sive Facebook train going around on governments have encouraged rodeo stars hale from the States. harder. This year makes the 200th the subject. the practice of giving preferential But I’m sure many a rodeo commit- anniversary of the War of 1812… lives on a Now I’ve never competed in treatment to U.S. companies for tee is delighted to see some of these and we all know how that turned Heather Grovet farm near Galahad, Alta. — rodeo, and nor do I profess to be an government funded, economic- super stars entering their rodeos, out. We don’t have to take a back population 150. She currently expert in the sport. But I do have stimulus projects. That meant our which puts more bums in the seats seat to anybody. has one husband, two adult an extensive business background Canadian brick could be excluded which attracts more sponsors. That’s my two-bits for this daughters, four Paint horses, and the tone of the discussion sure simply because we had a maple leaf I also have to believe that the month. See you at CFR… stop by an overweight pony and two smacked of protectionism. on our packaging. majority of our Canadian rodeo our booth to say “Hi.” dogs. “I love my horses, but I also know what it’s like to be yelled at when chasing cows, crash when cross-country goings on readers speak jumping, and lose my West- ern Pleasure class!” She is the author of 13 children’s books, plus hundreds of magazine Talking back articles. From the field Snapshots from our field editors Reader feedback – Send your comments to: [email protected]

Our September story on 98-year- I just wanted to say thank old rancher Doris Fenton received you for the great article on hundreds of positive comments. consignment tack stores in you Unfortunately she recently September magazine. It was suffered a stroke. You can send excellent, both interesting and her your words of encouragement useful for us and the buying by emailing her grandson Gordon public. Fenton’s at gord7807543367@ – Kippy Maitland-Smith, yahoo.ca and he will make sure The Tack Trunk they get to Doris. Let’s show her Born and raised in the urban our western support. Got the back issues AND THEY setting of Calgary, Robyn – Editor’s Note LOOK FANTASTIC! I love the new Moore was the only one in her look and layout, it’s so much family to catch the horse bug.  Our Editor, Craig Couillard (left), attended the Wild Deuce Mountain “Horses All provides us great more fun to read. Robyn worked at a dude ranch Horse Competition and Sale near Kingman, Alberta in September. He’s coverage in advertising... we’ve – Dixie Stewart and kids riding camp to earn standing next to Wild Decue owner and Horses All monthly contributor had people stop in and inquire via Facebook enough money to purchase her Terri McKinney with her husband Chuck on the end. Mantracker Terry from all over” first horse when she was 14. Grant was also on hand to help raise $4,600 for STARS. Top horse went – Joan Longeway, We were saddened to hear that Robyn still has her first Quarter for over $17,000. If you are looking for a well-broke, dependable saddle Home Quarter Mercantile the artist and horsewoman Horse who is now retired, and horse, then plan to attend this sale next year. via email Lena Endicott passed away has a young Appaloosa pros- this summer. She was very pect that she hopes to have in I loved the article in the last excited about having her story the show ring next year. She is issue about the 98-year-old published in our July issue. the Manager of Horse Industry cowgirl from Alberta! An We’ve been told the story is now Association of Alberta. inspiration!” proudly displayed at the Flying – Sheena Morris U Ranch that Lena loved to go to via Facebook each summer. Our condolences go out to her family I used to get this paper probably – Editor’s Note 30 years ago. The best part was cutting out all of the great This year some of you have been BEHIND THE COVER pictures for my scrapbook. Now enjoying a complimentary copy of my kids are signing up! Horses All that has been arriving Front cover photographer – Karen Gauett at each month in your mail box. To Thank you to Jennifer Mack for our trade show booth ensure you continue to receive this month’s cover photo of her Horses All in 2013, go to www. inspirational painting — Caramel Really enjoy the stories... best horsesall.com, click on Subscribe, Dream.  Horses All Field Editors Natalie Sorkilmo and Crystal McPeak present magazine we get. fill in the blanks, and you will be John Swales and Krazy Kat Lady with their championship buckle and – Bonnie Pearson at good for another year. a bottle of bubbly for winning the Open Snaffle Bit Futurity. Horses our trade show booth – Editor’s Note All sponsored this event as well as being a media sponsor at The Canadian Supreme. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 5 PROFILES

Stories from People who Live, Work and Compete with Horses

TEACHERS East versus west in twin riders Twin sisters Leslie and Laurel Hunt are city bred but horse bound

world of riding. She began jumping lessons WOMEN OF THE WEST but quickly became interested in Dressage. Personal profile She met Leanne Copithorne, who broke the news that she didn’t have the right engine By Robyn Moore underneath her for dressage. Airdrie, Alta. She purchased a Warmblood named Gardez who is still her current mount in the very summer, two city girls packed show ring. Leslie loves to compete, “focus- their bags and left for their family’s sing on dressage tunes out the rest of the Ecabin in Angelmont, British Colum- stress,” she comments. bia. It may have been on the long drive from “There are three things I don’t compete Alberta to B.C. where they saw horses graz- in,” says Laurel, “golf, waterskiing, and ing in pastures and knew that they wanted horse riding.” horses to be a part of their lives. Despite that, Laurel can be seen at Leslie’s For twin sisters Leslie and Laurel Hunt, dressage competitions helping behind the red hair and a passion for teaching are scenes and on the bench cheering her on. just two qualities they share. Horses are In 2011 at a show in Claresholm, Leslie another. However, one concentrates on won First Level Championship in the Adult English riding, one prefers Western — Amateur division and Reserve Champion in Laurel rides western and Leslie currently the Adult Amateur. competes in dressage. It began in the 1960’s with birthday par- ties on horseback, and trail rides at dude ranches. Leslie comments, “Riding whatever “Santana would steal we could put our butts on!” cigarettes right out of Laurel adds, “We were self taught — the people’s hands.” bruised way.”  LAUREL HUNT Leslie bought Santana, an Appaloosa gelding, “He was 15 hands high and kept growing. He was so young that when I asked him to canter, he didn’t know how.” It was this horse that the Hunt twins shared that really cemented their lifetime love for horses. Leslie kept Santana for three years. When she decided to sell him, her first thought was that Laurel should buy him. And she did, eventually, after the neighbours first purchased him, she purchased him from Above: Although she grew up in a western saddle, and still loves to trail ride, them. Leslie Hunt has successfully moved into the competitive dressage arena with her “Santana would steal cigarettes right horse Gardez. Right: Twins Leslie and Laurel Hunt both grew up on an Appaloosa out of people’s hands. He would take an ice gelding named Santana during their teenage years (shown here with Laurel). cream bucket, scoop snow, and throw it at you,” says Laurel. “The only thing he didn’t like was water,” Laurel and Leslie say in unison. Leslie remembers riding him home after purchas- ing him in Bragg Creek when she spent three hours trying to cross a small creek. Laurel, Santana, and dog Strider rode many miles together. When Santana passed away, Laurel could not even look at a horse for two years. Laurel concentrated on her teaching career. But, as fate would have it, her co-worker Diane Hickey worked at Griffin Valley Ranch and talked her in to volunteer- “I always wanted to promote ing one weekend. There was a group of 200 dressage,” Leslie says. It was that urge that students from Japan that were scheduled led her to organizing an EC Bronze show in to go on a trail ride at the ranch west of Cochrane this past summer. Cochrane, Alta., and they needed experi- “There aren’t enough Bronze shows enced outriders to help. Laurel met Al Grif- in Alberta,” comments Leslie, “A bronze fin, and he coaxed her into working the kid’s show is an Equine Canada recognized show camps during the summer. which is a great way for people to return to All at once, Laurel was thrown back into showing or to start showing as it tends to be the horse-world full force. That summer, more relaxed than a higher level show.” she rode over 50 horses in the two summer Leslie’s many hours of planning after her months. “It was the first summer of 11 years full time teaching job were rewarded with that I worked at the ranch,” says Laurel. a successful show that is sure to become an Through the camp, Laurel met Doc, a sorrel annual event. quarter horse that she knew she had to have. Laurel recently retired after 33 years in Leslie had continued to ride. When she the classroom and Leslie just celebrated her returned from the East coast, she pur- 20 year teaching milestone. Laurel contin- chased a paint mare C.C. from an auction ues to teach, although it is in a dirt arena in Ponoka. “I’ve had her for 14 years and with tack and horses instead of textbooks been all over Alberta. We’ve seen bears and and pencils. cougars, the tail end, which is the good one,” With six horses between them, and a Leslie laughs. genuine interest in promoting and teaching But, it was a thoroughbred named Chick During her summer breaks, teacher Laurel Hunt spent 11 years working at Griffin Valley Ranch, usually riding, these women of the west are a force that really introduced Leslie to the English on her horse Doc. Laurel recently retired after 33 years in the classroom. to be reckoned with in the horse world. 6 HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM PROFILES

musical ride The pride of Saskatchewan Young rider’s success in the show arena includes a Gold medal and an invitation to ride with the Mounties

had never competed on a team YOUNG GUNS before as reining is usually an Up and coming stars individual event. We encour- aged and pushed each other to do By Amie Peck our best in all of the disciplines. I learned so much watching the rooklyn Braun is an extremely jumping and dressage, and it was well-spoken, intelligent and an amazing experience to repre- B vibrant 14-year-old girl. Grow- sent my province.” ing up near Beechy, Sask. in a family At the end of the competition, that has been involved with horses for Braun was awarded the Gold medal generations meant that she caught for reining in the junior division, the horse bug early in her life. with an excellent combined score At about 10 years old, Brooklyn of 141.5 — in fact, the highest became more interested in rein- of all the competitors. Team ing, a discipline that her mother, Saskatchewan went on to win the respected trainer Vicki Braun, overall Silver medal. specializes in. At 12 years old she “It was really exciting when I won started showing and her accom- the Gold medal,” explains Brooklyn. plishments in the arena started to “That was the biggest competition accumulate. that I have ever been to so it was “Brooklyn is a thinking rider,” very special to me.” explains Vicki. “She is always pre- Of course, Brooklyn’s success paring for her next manoeuvre in is also attributed to her fantastic the arena and controlling what hap- mount, Peppys On Top, known as pens in between.” Charlie. “I was so proud of my horse Brooklyn ended off her 2012 as well,” says Brooklyn. “He can show season with three first place have these little quirks but he was finishes (and buckles) at the 2012 so good down there and did every- Reining Alberta Fall show. thing that I wanted him to. It was In September, 2011 Brooklyn like he knew this was a pretty big was invited to compete for Team deal.” Saskatchewan at the Canadian In August of 2012, Brooklyn Equestrian Championships in was invited to don the North-West Brooklyn Braun gives her horse Peppys On Top (Charlie) a well deserved pat at the 2012 Reining Alberta Fall Classic show. Bromont, Quebec. At the inter- Mounted Police uniform and ride provincial competition, teams with the Mounties to celebrate the were comprised of two junior and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. spends the summer with her uncle, always cheering everyone else on,” two senior members in the dis- As a child, Queen Elizabeth II’s a Mountie, in Regina, Saskatch- explains her grandfather Roger ciplines of reining, dressage and favourite book, written by Muriel ewan. Heintz. “She is also active in the Braun was awarded jumping. Denison, was titled Susannah: A Brooklyn paid homage to the barn, cleaning stalls and getting the Gold medal “ The Championships were Little Girl with the Mountie. The character Susannah and even lead horses ready for her mother. She is for reining in the really cool,” Brooklyn beams. “I story is about a young girl who the famous charge at the conclu- a great athlete, very compassion- sion of the musical ride. Brooklyn ate, and a huge help to her parents,” junior division, was also invited to give a reining Heintz adds proudly. with an excellent demonstration aboard Charlie, in W hen Brooklyn isn’t rid- combined score of celebration of her Gold medal. ing, she somehow manages to fit 141.5 — in fact, Brooklyn is an inspiring young track and field, softball, volley- the highest of all INNISFAIL rider for her accomplishments both ball, hockey, 4-H and piano into in, and out, of the show arena. her life as well. It appears that the competitors. AUCTION MARKET “She is well liked by all the other whatever Brooklyn sets her mind girls and is very sportsmanlike, to, she does it well. HORSE SALES REGULAR CATTLE SALES Saturday Nov. 10th on Wednesdays Tack @ 9 am Horses @ Noon PRESORT Saturday Nov. 24th FEEDERS Tack @ 9 am Sell Mondays @ 10 am Horses @ Noon Call ahead to book!

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dressage Alberta rider prefers top hat and tails over western wear International dressage rider sets sights on 2016 Games the Queen and Princess, the whole I DID IT MY WAY thing.” Personal Profile She excelled in gymnastics and track and field, but riding was her pas- By Wendy Dudley sion. Encouraged by her mother to Springbank, Alta. learn the basics of proper riding, Jew- els moved to a dressage-based stable, rowing up, Jewels Vysniaus- and was bitten by the bug. kas wanted to be a barrel “I love its elegance. The passage, G racer. But along the way, her piaffes and lead changes.” cowboy hat became a top hat and her With its history in Greek horse- blue jeans were traded in for tails and manship and military manoeuvres, white breeches. dressage is popular in Europe and the Her journey from a duster to an eastern United States. “They are light international dressage rider has been years ahead of us with their knowl- challenging but rewarding. She has edge and breeding programs. Dres- overcome injuries and self-doubt, and sage is not an action, or thrill sport. is now focused on the 2016 Olympics. You have to have an appreciation for Jewels, 31, is the head trainer what goes into it,” said Jewels. Jewels Vysniauskas, on her new horse Diamond, is the head trainer on her family’s Kestrel Ridge Farm, one of only a few dressage at Kestrel Ridge Farm, her family’s “This isn’t about what your horse facilities in Alberta. She is setting her sights on the World Equestrian Games in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016. Photos: Wendy Dudley boarding and dressage facility that can do for you. It’s about how you includes a Grand Prix indoor ring, can work with your horse. It’s about She is a two-time Canadian Dressage provides a solid founda- Diamond, a dark bay Oldenburg outdoor sand arenas, and hacking knowing and feeling your horse. I National Young Rider champion, and tion for all English and Western dis- gelding, stands more than 17 hands, trails spread over a valley quarter sec- have to feel what he is requiring from in 2006 she qualified for the World ciplines as it builds strength and bal- with a willing disposition and long tion in Springbank, west of Calgary. me.” Equestrian Games in Aachen, becom- ances muscle, said Jewels. legs, a plus when presenting artistic In Alberta, dressage — often A seamless partnership between ing the first Lithuanian dressage Dale Jackson, a retired concert lines in competition. In the early days, described as equine ballet with its horse and rider is crucial. “This is a competitor to qualify for a world- pianist who teaches gifted students dressage horses were often Thor- finesse and precision — takes a back very technical sport, so you have to sanctioned event. Riding under the at Calgary’s Mount Royal University, oughbreds. “My first dressage horse seat to the western disciplines and find a way to communicate with your Lithuanian flag was a salute to her vouches for Jewels’ patient approach. was a Quarter Horse off the race show jumping. It is not unusual to horse,” she said. “This is like the clas- Lithuanian heritage. “I grew up speak- “She has taught me how to sit prop- track. His name was Dashing Spud,” have less than 200 entries in a show. sical arts, and over time it evolves into ing Lithuanian. I wanted to do this erly, so I am more comfortable and laughed Jewels. Today, most dressage “We are a quiet community,” said something spectacular. This is fig- out of respect for my grandma.” the horse is comfortable. I wasn’t bal- horses are Warmbloods. Jewels. “There are even horse people ure skating on a four-legged animal. Up until a year ago, Jewels rode anced before and I was pulling on the Jewels is hopeful for the 2016 who don’t know what dressage is. When I put on my top hat and tails, I with an injured shoulder that would horse.” Another student has gone on Olympics. Diamond’s sire, Don You say ‘dressage’, and they think it is get a little giddy.” slip out if she tried to shorten her to become a provincial junior training Schufro, is a Danish champion and show jumping.” Once Jewels decided to pursue rein or put on her spur straps. She champion. was the Olympic team bronze medal- But the sport is slowly attracting a career in dressage (she fell in love has since undergone two surgeries. It hasn’t been an easy haul, and at ist in Hong Kong. “We may even con- better horses and coaches, and Rocky with the sport while watching vid- “I wasn’t going to let something like times Jewels has questioned her abili- sider the Worlds (Equestrian Games) Mountain Show Jumping, just south eos of Dutch Olympian Anky van that keep me from riding.” ties. But with the recent purchase of a in two years. We’ll see.” of Calgary, stages major dressage Grunsven on Bonfire), she packed Kestrel Farm has a distinctive new horse from Germany, she is back For more information on Kestrel, shows. In October, Canadians won her bags for Ontario. “My instructor approach to teaching, whether it be on track. check out kestrelridgefarm.com a slew of medals in dressage at the told me if I was serious, I wouldn’t for the youngest at age 13 or the old- Devon show in Pennsylvania. go anywhere if I stayed in Alberta. est at 79. “The horse is first,” said “Things are slowly improving here,” We just didn’t have the quality of manager Julia Vysniauskas, Jewels’s said Jewels who admits dressage was instructors and horses.” mother. “This is not a place about not her first love. Jewels spent 10 years, from age 15 egos. It is peaceful. It is quiet. No one Electric Fence to protect your Riding since age 12, she was ini- to 25, preparing to compete, credit- is pushed. Programs (which include tially drawn to the western arena. “I ing coaches Christian Garweg of Ger- a riding academy) are tailored to the investments through wanted to do barrels. I had a Grade 4 many and Canada’s Olympian Lor- rider. We teach anyone who wants to teacher who did that. I wanted to do raine Stubbs for her success. learn, no matter the age.” the winter season

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DRESSAGE Swedish Warmblood gelding takes student to international stage Rowan was the youngest horse and Holm was the youngest rider in the CAADA CDI2*

HORSE HEROES Profiles of exceptional horses “Rowan is a very particular horse, By Robyn Moore he definitely hen Allegra Holm began knows what he university, she decided to likes and dislikes W stop riding to focus on her and is not afraid to studies. It didn’t last long. She found let you know...” herself at the barn often and looking at horses to purchase. In the spring of ALLEGRA HOLM 2008, she found herself at Mandala du Lac in Sherwood Park speaking with horse breeder Laurie James. Rowan was a five year old Swedish sity, she purchased Rowan. “When Warmblood dressage prospect and I first went to look at him I was exactly what Allegra was looking for. impressed not only by the calibre of Ever since beginning riding at White- his breeding, but also the wonderful mud Equestrian Centre and purchas- and talented horse that stood before ing her first horse, Bullwinkle, at me,” says Allegra. the age of 11, Allegra was terrified of Born in 2003 in Sherwood Park, jumping anything over knee-height. Rowan is sired by the Hanoverian But dressage appealed to her and she stallion Rotspon and out of a mare by was able to progress up the levels to Come Back II. “He was so talented so FEI Juniors on various horses before I was trying to find someone to help Rowan and Allegra Holm accepting their ribbon and cooler for winning the FEI Prix St. George at the CAADA CDI2* at Anderson entering university. me take him up the levels, and we Ranch. PHOTO: HOLLY BURNS MEDIA So in 2008, after giving up the idea luckily stumbled upon Bonny Bon- of putting off riding while in univer- nello. The rest is history!” says Allegra. as well; he will go past or over any also selected to ride in a demonstra- cutting off circulation was a bit of a Of course, the history includes a scary object, and in the show ring and tion with Jan Ebeling. stressor,” she says laughing. lot of hard work from the rider and schooling at home he is very depend- 2011 saw Rowan and Allegra mak- They rode to first place in the FEI Sponsor of Horse Heroes the mount. “I’ve had to work a lot on able and always shows up with a good ing the jump to the FEI levels, com- Prix St. Georges class, fourth place in myself and improving my riding and work ethic and lots of focus.” peting at FEI Prix St. Georges. the FEI Intermediare I class and sec- training techniques to learn how to In 2010, Rowan and Allegra earned Allegra comments, “This past year ond in the FEI Intermediare I Free- work with a horse with such a strong a national level award for excellent has however been the most won- style. Rowan was the youngest horse personality,” says Allegra. results in third level freestyle. They derful with him!” They moved up to in the CDI2* and Allegra was the “Rowan is a very particular horse, were also invited twice to ride in high include FEI Intermediare I and the youngest rider. he definitely knows what he likes performance clinics with national FEI Intermediare I Freestyle com- “Overall I was quite happy with and dislikes and is not afraid to let technical advisers Robert Dover and petitions. This summer, Allegra and how we did and, like I do after every you know! He is a very steady horse Markus Gribbe. That year they were Rowan rode in their first interna- show, wonder why I got so stressed tional competition. over a $10 ribbon, but I think I am The Calgary and Area Alberta Dres- getting better. 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RANCHER Alberta rancher leaves 88-year legacy Mack Murray (1923-2012) was a third generation rancher who’s family settled vast tracts of land in southeast Alberta

HOMEWARD BOUND Mack and Anne were married in 1949. She was 21 and he was 25. Celebrating lives lived “It was in the spring, and it was lambing time. We had to go out to By Cindy Bablitz sheep camp right away after we were Calgary, Alta. married,” says Anne, Mack’s bride of 63 years. n his 88th year of life, Mack And so went the humble seasons of Murray left as quietly as he lived. Mack and Anne’s life together, during I He was a rancher, through and which they raised four children, Anne through, and embodied the enig- Lynn, Mack II, Stuart and Wayne. matic silhouette perhaps romanti- “He was a very good person,” says cized in western pictures, though Anne. “A very kind person.” he’d be the last to envision himself in Like Mack himself, the legacy of Ranching was the only thing that Mack Murray ever did… and loved it. such a romantic ideal. him is a quiet one, with the art of the “My dad’s whole life was about understatement seemingly a family cattle,” says his eldest child, daughter tradition. Anne Lynn Millar. “He was a very private person,” “Calving and weaning time were says Anne Lynn. “You’d have to pry what he lived for. He loved putting to get him to tell you what he was up hay for the winter. He would have thinking,” she adds, laughing, “And, ranched 24/7... but when my broth- well, to get him to tell you what he ers got old enough to take over some was feeling, you’d have to pry even of the responsibilities, mom put her more.” foot down and said, ‘We’re taking His first love was ranching, Sundays off.’” though many came to know the Mack lived and worked on the name Mack Murray through his ranch his father homesteaded, ten association with the Medicine Hat miles south of Whitla, Alberta (a Exhibition & Stampede. He began ghost town itself 20 miles southwest volunteering with the board in 1970, Mack Murray served 42 years on the of Medicine Hat), at one time ranch- served as president for two years in Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede ing up to 10,000 sheep before cattle 1989 and 1990, and had volunteered Company, two of those as President. emerged the stock star through the with the board for a total of 42 years 1950s. by the time of his passing. fare as he was willing to give or ask. He felt what we’d now probably “Mack had every right to brag,” Which was none. call an old fashioned connection with said Bob Porter, fellow rancher and “He was the kind of guy that The Murray ranching family (l-r), Mack, G.W., and their father George Murray. the ranching life, enjoying the lowing one of Mack’s oldest friends at his when we were little, when we were cattle in the early afternoon as much funeral service earlier this year in growing up, learning about riding ing up life for anything. I loved it,” There’s something sad whenever a as the sparkle of the frosted dew on May, “But never once did you hear and ranching, just said, ‘You just she says with the same quiet confi- beloved family man passes from his the early dawning pastures he oper- Mack brag about what he accom- get on that horse and chase those dence her dad imbued. earthly travels... but when the likes ated with his brother, G.W. (George plished. I’ve heard other people brag- cows... and keep your hands off “He was quiet. He never got of Mack Murray leave us, there’s a William) until the next generation ging who had no business bragging... that damn horn,’” remembers Anne excited, and he worked hard,” says hollow left in the place he used to fill came along and shared the ranching but Mack, he just loved what he did.” Lynn, smiling. his widow Anne. that in our times, one can’t be sure roles with their respective fathers. 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BREEDER Morgans sold around the world Tatanka has one of the busiest breeding cards in the industry

was the first horse that started them on the path to became one of the busiest Morgan A BREED APART breeding quality Morgan horses in Alberta. stallions with his breeding card,” Horse breeder profile Both Sandy and Ivan were raised on farms and comments Sandy. were looking to purchase a stallion and a few brood- SSS Morgans first sale was made By Robyn Moore mares. They met Dorothea Hildreth of Bessia Mor- to a man in Indiana. “It took off from gans in Montana. “We told her when her stallion there,” says Sandy. “We had agree- big, black horse following people around Sharthunder and her mare Jubarose had a stud colt ments for unborn foals and people might be thought of as an omen to some to let me know,” says Sandy. “In 1997 we got the call waiting for foals. We could not keep A people. Not to Sandy and Ivan Chrapko of that we had our boy!” up with the demand and bought SSS Morgans. It was 1996 and they were at a disper- Bessia’s Tatanka arrived at their farm in Pincher more mares.” sal sale at a guest ranch looking for a few horses to Creek and the Chrapko’s set off to find the right Referrals made by Dorothea Hil- ride to help release stress from their jobs in govern- mares to match Tatanka. They researched blood- dreth helped SSS Morgans crack ment and their engineering business. lines and colour genetics to find just the right match the international market. Morgan’s Sandy suggested to her husband that he try him. to produce western working Morgans. bred in Pincher Creek can be found It ended up being Sandy who tried him out, and she The stallion Tatanka is a homozygous black Morgan At that time, their breeding program included in Europe and coast to coast in the owned by Sandy and Ivan Chrapko of SSS Morgans. was in love. “I still have him and he is my main rid- another stallion but the Chrapko’s learned that United States and Canada. SSS Mor- PHOTO: SUBMITTED ing horse though he is 21 years old,” says Sandy. He most people wanted to breed to Tatanka. “Tatanka gans mares and foals have been on display at Spruce Meadows and the Calgary Stampede. Sandy comments, “Our farm has been featured in magazines, newspa- pers, and on the radio because of our success, and our love of this magnifi- cent breed. The selling of our horses in Italy was our biggest accomplish- ment, resurrecting the Morgan breed there. It was a fantastic opportunity for us!” The Chrapko’s admit that mis- takes were made along the way, sometimes Sandy’s heart ruled over her reason. “We tried to be respon- sible and honest to both the horses and the people we dealt with. Many of our customers were repeat, some up to thirteen horses from us!” In 2001, Sandy was diagnosed with cancer. “Trying to find a way to tell my kids, I went and saw my horse Morgan’s Ace and he put his Figured out head on my shoulder and kept it there while I cried. During my treat- how to maximize ments, my family and these won- derful animals helped to keep me my yield - online. going.” Thankfully, Sandy is still going strong: “We are still breeding, show- ing, training and selling! None of us can imagine our life without Mor- gans and now we have grandchildren that are getting started! We thank everyone we have come into contact with because of the Morgan breed. Each one of them has brought some- Your business depends on the internet. thing to our lives.” Bessia Morgans now stands a son of Tatanka, SSS Tatanka’s Black Lic- You can depend on Xplornet. orice while SSS Morgans continues These days, a fast, reliable Internet connection is a must for most every business. Xplornet offers wireless business Internet to stand Bessia’s Tatanka. connectivity across Canada, including many places where wireline service is unavailable. And we offer peace of mind, The Chrapko’s would like to tell you that if you’re ever in the Pincher through our reliable network, which leverages the latest technologies, like 4G. With Xplornet’s Business Internet Solutions, Creek area, they keep a bed open your business is connected. for weary travelers looking for just the right horse. You may even get treated to fresh baking upon being • Choose from a range of business-grade paCkages, with speeds up to 5mbps.1 welcomed into their home!

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Summer camp BRIEFS

Spruce Meadows It’s gone — horses and gear — all gone Christmas Market Crisp, cool days, brightly coloured But memories of Bates Bar J Ranch live on with the family and campers that came each summer trees and the calls of migratory birds signal the arrival of autumn. For many, the Spruce Meadows OUR WAY OF LIFE International Christmas Market presented by TELUS heralds Making a living with horses the holiday season. Carollers wend their way through aisles of unique, eye catching giftware; By Cindy Bablitz there is something extraordinary Calgary, Alta. for everyone on your list. Fire pits and steaming mugs of hot n 1962, 9-1/2 miles southwest chocolate warm fingers and of Water Valley, Alberta, Jack toes, colourful lights dance in I and Barbara Bates offered their the trees and wide-eyed children ranch, a bunkhouse and their horses dash to see Santa’s reindeer. The to a motley group of eight kids for a Christmas Market is the perfect summer camping experience. Fifty place to unwind with friends, one years — and thousands of camp- shop, dine and socialize — just ers later — under the direction of in time for Christmas.The Spruce their son Randy and his wife Kathy, Meadows International Christmas Bates Bar J Ranch bid a fond farewell Market Goes November 16 – 18 & in a massive auction held September 23 – 25. Friday 9:30am - 8:00pm, 22, 2012. Saturday 9:30am – 7:00pm, “We’ve had the grandkids of Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm. campers who used to come to the www.sprucemeadows.com ranch when they were kids telling us how much this place has meant to Quote of the them,” says Randy. “It’s kind of got a month legacy all its own.” A couple weeks after the auction, “What he loved in horses was conducted by Shields Auction Ser- what he loved in men, the blood and the heat of the vices, Randy says the memory of the photo: thinkstock.com blood that ran them” day is still kind of a blur. 118 horses — Cormac McCarthy ranging from foals at foot sold with celebrity-centric urbanized notion There is no doubt that we’ve lost a “We just came to the conclusion it (All the Pretty Horses) their mares right up to old bomb of savvy these days. Today, more ten gem of a resource now that Bates Bar was kind of obvious I can’t do what proof dude horses were sold in the year old children know more about J is no longer. With the horses, tack I used to do... so selling just came to one day event. The eldest, a 27 year fashion than farming, more about and equipment now gone, all that’s be the right thing to do. It’s kind of old gelding, had been at Bates Bar J chutzpah than horses. left is for the ranch itself to sell. a catch-22: you can’t do something Ranch since Randy bought him as a “In today’s society, youth are so But, much like the philosophy for this long and not feel something weanling. sheltered in one respect and just that sustained the live-in youth- when it’s over... but when it sells, turned loose in another,” notes oriented dude ranch for 51 years, it will open up an avenue for us to Randy. Randy is matter-of-fact about the move on and do different things... “It used to be kids maybe went to transition. When doctors said “slow our own adventures can take a new “Nowadays kindergarten, or just started school in down,” he and Kathy sat at their direction.” everyone’s so grade one... but now they have to go kitchen table and made a list of pros Randy and Kathy — you were true to playschool and many are in school and cons for shutting down the pioneers of the western spirit, and photo: wendy dudley coddled, cocooned type programs right from when they operation. Bates Bar J Ranch will be missed. inside of buildings can walk and talk.” and programs, Bates Bar J Ranch offered a place and then all of where kids could be kids. Learning to ride was never offered in formal ways, a sudden, when but in hands on experiences. Days they’re 18, they’re at the ranch were structured but not SUPER SPECIALS ON NOW! regimented, learning was abundant $ ALL $ $ $ kicked out and 31,900 ALUMINUM 42,900 39,995 78,800 NOBODY CAN but informal. 4-HORSE 3-HORSE MATCH OR BEAT expected to survive 3-HORSE THIS PRICE! One of the consistent favourite 1/2 TON on their own.” activities at the ranch were the mud TOWABLE — Randy Bates fights which campers relished with $35,500 reckless abandon, loving the oppor- 4-HORSE 2012 - L.Q., 10 short wall, c/w slide out, A/C tunity to get dirty without conse- 2012 - Weighs only 6500 lbs., 7’ wide alumi- 15,000, hay rack, managers, spare, hydraulic num, 3-H Q, 8’ short wall, jack, power awning, gravel guard & more! 2012 Bison 8417 Traveler - 17’ LQ, Every op- quence “maybe even more than riding $31,900 AGAIN, PRICE NO ONE BEATS tion possible including generator, Entertain- horses.” IS NOT A TYPE-O!! THIS PRICE! ment Center, Fireplace, Slide out and MORE! “I’m happy to say he went to a “I think over the years the kids were $ “PRICE IS NOT $ good home,” says Randy, with a small happy doing it that way. And we’re 27,995 a TYPE-O” 66,500 trace of melancholy in his humble living proof that less formal program- HUGE SPECIALS voice. ming works. We grew up playing. 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Inspired by People and Horses

ARTIST PROFILE

“Pals”, by equine artist Jennifer Mack. Inspired by wild desert horses in the African Namib desert, Mack returned to Alberta to paint only horses. Calgary Artist Creates

“Off To Dreamland” The viewer is invited to imagine what the horses may be looking at, and whether the EQUINE outer landscape is cloud, water or desert. DREAMLANDS “Sugar” All artwork by Jennifer Mack. All photos by Wendy Dudley.

The only thing that separated Jennifer Mack from the vast and unforgiving Namib Desert were the walls of a small hut. Outside, under a blanket of darkness, a feral herd of horses investigated her lone shed. “I could hear them breathing and blowing. Some would pop their heads into the window frame. It just blew my mind,” she recalls, nine years after that trip.

By Wendy Dudley Priddis, Alta.

he intense heat. Prowling hyenas. The white crumbling rock and blue sky. The uninhabited T plains and mud-cracked dirt. And, of course, the horses. The unfenced and treeless vistas enabled her to observe the horses’ natural behaviour. “There were young stallions, mares and foals. It was incred- ible to watch.” Her seven months spent in southern Africa in a region of space and shifting dunes was a life-changing Contemporary equine artist Jennifer Mack poses with one experience, taking her full circle back to her passion of of her large canvases, entitled Lucky Star. painting horses. “It was simple and stark, but so rich in scenery. I knew then that I wanted to do nothing “Summer“ Strongly influenced by Japanese art, Mack also else but paint horses.” and kept several horses, including Appaloosas and uses a high quality India Ink for some of her creations. From that experience, she painted her Desert Quarter horses. “And we had a mountain horse that and Firelight series. The canvases are bold and as dad found when he was out trail riding.” series, the softer sepias of her Dusty West images, or her intense as the desert heat, the red paint as searing as If she wasn’t sitting in a saddle or showing in strong India Ink Flash of Memory series, Mack invites the scorching African sun, up against blue shadows. gymkhanas, Mack was drawing equines, referring viewers to use their imaginations in filling in canvas “The effect of red and blue is that they flicker. They to anatomy books and photographs. “The school space. There are backdrops that fade into dreamscapes, shimmer like a mirage. The horses move. They are bell would ring, and my teacher would let me stay washes that could be water, cloud, sun-bleached grasses tumbleweeds of emotion, their spirits integrated into and keep working on my poster of running horses. I or barren desert. the landscape.” worked on it for four classes.” She was in Grade 4. “The viewer gets to take a ride with that horse. They Mack refuses to paint anything depicting violence, Her plans were to be an architect, but her math become invested in the painting. They are involved,” believing she has a responsibility to infuse the world skills weren’t strong. “And I kept building models of Mack said. with positive thoughts. “My paintings are peaceful. elaborate stables, so everything was still about the There is serenity in her acrylic paintings, spun from They may evoke excitement, but I don’t do wild and horse.” the power of the horse and the uncluttered landscapes crazy. I paint emotion, to involve something inside of Mack enrolled at the Alberta College of Art and that sets the viewer free to wander, to think, to dream. us that is not harmful.” Design, but was told to stop drawing horses and They are meditative scenes, an extension of Mack Working from her at-home studio in Calgary, she broaden her horizons. She didn’t know it at the time, herself who has taken five trips to India for meditative shows at the annual Spruce Meadows Equi-Fair in but that advice sent her in a new direction which purposes. She also has visited ashrams in upper New September, and past exhibits include shows in Sas- continues to shape her art. She went into textiles and York State, and spiritual retreats such as Findhorn in katoon, Ontario and Quebec. Many of her clients are ceramics, influenced by an instructor who studied in Scotland. international, with much of her business stemming Japan for 22 years. “It seems I always end up in Holy places.” from her website at jmackfineart.com. “My composition, simplicity and quality of And it is the retreat within her paintings that attracts Mack’s affinity for equines began when she was a craftsmanship all come from those standards with a buyers from around the world. “People are drawn to the toddler, learning how to ride before she could walk. Japanese flair.” feelings in my paintings, to the horse as an iconic symbol Her family farmed near Acme, and then at Cochrane, Whether the heat of the desert in her Firelight of spirit and freedom.” HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 13 INSPIRATIONS

BOOK REVIEW COUNTRY MUSIC Breathe Life Into Wildflower Dean Selby and Jennie Clarke Your Riding release new duet album sion. The EP features all songs written MY TUNES by Jenny Rolfe by Wildflower. And they tell a little bit Music reviews about both Selby and Clarke. sage trainer with testimonials from For example, the single you can TIME TO CHILL other riders to demonstrate how By Jody Seeley hear on 99.7 Sun Country and AM Book and movie reviews a similar approach can profoundly High River, Alta. 1140 radio is called “Hey Mama,” impact horse and rider performance which is a song Clarke wrote about Reviewed by Carol M. Upton in all disciplines. from her intuitive work with them. he duo Wildflower is made up her little boys. The first part of the book provides She writes of sometimes delving of Dean Selby from Okotoks, “Friday Night at Big Rock” was Once we begin to master our own the reader with exercises to build into the unknown, yet always using T Alberta and Jennie Clarke inspired by fun nights in Okotoks. It’s state of mind, tension and balance, awareness and core breathing with breath with calm energy and creating from Airdrie, Alberta. Their musi- a six-pack of awesome (a phrase I have we will be in a place where we can the horse from the ground. Each space to allow the horse to become cal collaboration came together just used before but not lightly)! more easily be taught, by both a page is graced with stunning pho- the teacher. over a year ago after some years in Wildflower was one of the first trainer and the horse. We will be tographs that illustrate this path to “Much of our present-day teaching the country music biz as solo artists. duo’s of Season 2 for “A Room Full of able to respond more effectively with greater connection. Rolfe discusses relates to technical knowledge,” Rolfe This acoustic partnership has Sound” in Okotoks — a concert series fluidity within our body and greater loose work and the foundation it pro- says, “but my experience, working had a first year of many gigs and the that features Alberta music. They focus of our mind. ~ Jenny Rolfe vides for trust and harmony to grow daily with my stallions, has taught recording of their six song EP. The were filmed by Shaw Cable 10 and will between horse and handler. The me the significance of a further two are currently working on the be featured on the station as part of n this follow-up to Ride From more the horse learns relaxation in dimension.” idea of a full band sound and other the concert series. the Heart, Jenny Rolfe expands loose work, the more this will be car- Attitudes are shifting and there ways to grow their music…. which I Selby and Clarke were also featured I upon her training techniques ried into work under saddle. are many ways in which we can learn personally cannot wait to hear! nationwide earlier in the year on using the power of breathing and Later chapters cover the subtle together. Riders and trainers who When you hear these two you can “Canada Sings.” They are both West- energy exchange between horses and energy of core breathing and illus- want to improve will definitely be see how a full band will really compli- jet employees and teamed up to win people. We already know that Yoga trate how these techniques support inspired by Rolfe’s approach in this ment their powerful sound. Both of $25,000 for the Alberta Children’s and Tai Chi practices, for example, balanced, collected riding. The most book and the transformation it can them are extremely talented on their Hospital as part of the contest. help us to move through life more empowering stories are those of bring to both human and horse. own… and together they’re dynamite. These two will continue to grow so easily. Rolfe combines her extensive Rolfe’s relationships with her Ibe- Breathe Life into Your Riding Sometimes, and I say sometimes, keep your eyes out for them! And pick experience as an international dres- rian stallions and the lessons learned (Transform your riding with inspi- when you get a duo, one of the peo- up the EP — these songs are great. rational and innovative breathing ple has an obvious strength over If you want to catch the Wildwood RYHMES FROM THE RANGE techniques) by Jenny Rolfe is avail- the other person. When it comes to live, they will be playing at Rylie’s Cat- able through J.A. Allen Books. Hard Wildflower, both Selby and Clarke tlebarn in Okotoks later this month Cover, 2012, $34.00 ISBN: 978-0- have big strengths vocally, and in and will be part of the Canadian by Carol Heuchan, 85131-984-1 Available on Amazon song-writing and stage presence Christmas Tour with Sean Hogan Keepsakes Hunter Valley, New South Wales (hence why I think a full band sound coming to High River December 11th, Jenny Rolfe’s clients come from all will compliment them). 2012. When life takes a different direction over the world and include those The only real difference you see is Catch all their details at www. wild- and pathways are chosen anew, professionally involved with horses, Selby on guitar and Clarke on percus- flower-music.ca you find there are things to surrender, among them British Horse Society accoutrements long overdue. trainers, western dressage afficionados My Tunes sponsored by and natural horsemanship instructors. The play things you had in your childhood, She is also author/producer of the book/ the trinkets and toys that accrue, dvd Ride from the Heart and writes for are easily discarded, forgotten, a multitude of international equestrian with teenager games to pursue. magazines. 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art

from 1 ashesto ART Horse hair ceramics

Alberta potters honour equines with their 2 3 one-of-a-kind works of art

By Wendy Dudley Millarville, Alta.

ngie Faltus drapes sev- eral strands of horse A hair across a pot just removed from the kiln. The tail 4 hair sizzles, shrivels and burns, pungent smoke rising from the clay vessel that is more than a thousand degrees hot. Within sec- onds, meandering lines twist and curl across the pot. The hair has 5 turned to ash, leaving its decora- tive carbon imprint forever etched as art. Horse hair pottery, believed to be thousands of years old, is an ideal way to honour your best equine friend, said Angie who, along with her mother Judy LeBlanc, works out of her Two Springs Ceramics workshop near Millarville, Alta. If a horse has died, its size 6 makes cremation difficult and expensive, so many owners have strands of its mane and tail hair incorporated into a piece of pot- tery. The ceramics range from horse head molds to vessels with equine drawings to heart-shaped boxes, each carrying a one-of-a- kind horse hair pattern. Judy LeBlanc with one of her equine heads featuring horse hair. She will be selling the ceramics at the Millarville Christmas Market Nov. 9-11. Photos: Wendy Dudley “It gives the owner something that is permanent and unique.” — Angie Faltus 1. As the horse hair is draped across the pre-heated pot, it burns and shrivels, leaving distinct meandering lines on the vessel. 2. Patterns are determined by the thickness of the horse hair. Coarse tail hair leaves thicker and bolder lines, with mane hair making fine imprints. 3. Once “It gives the owner something cooled, excess soot and unburned hair is brushed off the ceramic. 4. that is permanent and unique. We Making horse hair pottery can be a tedious process, as there is only a short can also do ornaments using horse time to apply the hair before the ceramic will no longer accept it. 5. The hair,” said Angie who has plans to final stage of making horse hair pottery is to wax and polish it, bringing make porcelain horse hair jewelry. out a sheen. 6. A finished piece of horse hair pottery, after it has been Some owners bring Judy and washed and polished. Angie hair before their pet has passed, finding it less emotional than removing the hair after its death. “Groomed hair is the best,” low firing temperatures which makes “There are historical pieces of pot- said Angie, who also has worked the pottery porous and necessary for tery that were done in earth ovens, with dog and cat hair. applying the horse hair. But it means or what we call pit firing. Horses were The way the hair imprints the it is not suitable for holding water. part of their culture, and making fired clay varies depending upon Once the piece is cooled, excess soot horse hair pottery was a way to hon- the breed and hair structure. is brushed off, and the pot is cleaned, our a favourite horse, or to celebrate Mane hairs leave a much finer Angie Faltus began making horse hair pottery as a way to honour owners who waxed and polished. the birth of a horse.” line than the coarser tail hair, and want to capture the spirit of their favourite steed, or to honour their passing. Horse hair pottery is considered Today, horse hair pottery by there is no predicting the pattern. a native American art form, the pro- renowned native artists has become “The hair does what it wants to black clumps because I put the can ceramics teacher and ambas- cess discovered when a potter leaned collectible art. Prices for Angie and do. It has its own way,” said Angie, hair on so heavy.” sador. over her vessel and her long hair acci- Judy’s work range from $15 to $250. laying the hair across the vessel It is a delicate process, with The pottery is first heat-soaked dentally came into contact with the Judy has been selling the ceramics at while Judy uses tongs to hold and very little time to effectively cap- to 1,200 F, with the horse hair fired clay, leaving its distinctive ash the Millarville Farmers Market since rotate the heated pottery. No two ture the carbon trace. “You have applied as soon as the vessel is imprint. Angie believes horse hair 1993, and will be at the Millarville pieces are the same. about a three-minute window removed from the kiln. Once the pottery was made at the same time Christmas Market, Nov. 9-11. “It doesn’t take a lot of hair,” and then you start to get ghost- temperature has dropped much natives came into contact with horses For more information, Two said Judy. “The first piece I did ing, with the trace becoming very below 950 F, the ceramic will no that arrived from Spain in the late Springs Ceramics is developing a was not pretty, as it came out with faint,” said Judy, a certified Dun- longer take the hair. These are 15th century. website at twospringsfiredarts.ca. 16 HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM

SPECIAL FEATURE CANADIAN FINALS RODEO / FARMFAIR

The National Championship

COMEBACK

After not qualifying last year, former two-time Canadian bull riding champion Scott Schiffner is back and a top contender at this year’s Canadian Finals Rodeo. PHOTO: MIKE COPEMAN

Scott Schiffner His job is all bull

Strathmore bull rider Schiffner admits his mother would memories, so I quickly forgot about it and ers, we don’t even own a quad. We use have preferred him to be involved in a focused on the future!” our horses for all the necessary doctor- on comeback trail and sport different than bull riding. “She This year things have been going ing, sorting and treating. And we don’t didn’t want me to get hurt,” he says. smoother for Schiffner, who is currently bring the cattle up to the corral very poised to challenge “But she tried hard to not discourage me sitting second in Canadian Bull Riding often, instead we’ll do everything in the for CFR title either. Basically my parents said ‘If you’re earnings, only about $500 behind the open with the horses if at all possible. I going to do this, then do your best.’” leader, Ty Pozzobon. might not be a great roper in the arena Schiffner has qualified for the CFR 12 “I’m getting older in my career, and I but I’ve got so I can do okay out in the Heather Grovet times since going professional in 1998. guess my bull riding days are numbered,” pasture.” Galahad, Alta. In 2001 he was the Canadian Bull Riding Schiffner admits. “But I feel good, and I’m Schiffner feels his many hours of Champion with the highest season earn- ready to compete. One day I’ll retire, but horseback riding have made him a better ow does an Albertan rancher ings that year, plus the CFR Bull Riding when I do, I don’t want to go out with any bull rider. start down the path to rid- Champion. In 2009 he won the CFR Bull regrets.” “I know there are a lot of good bull rid- ing bulls? For professional Riding Champion again. Schiffner and his wife and two young ers that never sit on a horse,” he says. bull rider Scott Schiffner it “I’ve got so I expect to be at the CFR daughters ranch near Strathmore, “But for me, horseback riding is the clos- all started when he rode the every year but that doesn’t always hap- Alberta working with extended family. est thing to bull riding. Nothing simu- Hteam roping cattle at age eight. pen,” he says. “Last year I didn’t qualify, The ranch runs a 750 commercial cow- lates bull riding as much as loping a horse “I’d always been involved in rodeo, and and there really wasn’t any excuse for calf operation, and also owns 15 Quarter bareback in a circle. Doing that uses the roped a lot as a kid,” Schiffner says. “But it. Yes, I hurt my knee, but everyone has Horses of various ages. same muscles and abilities as bull riding, to be honest, I found roping a bit boring. an injury of some sort so that shouldn’t “We use our horses for everything,” and I find it a lot more realistic than the One day a bunch of us kids got permis- matter. Luckily bull riders have short Schiffner says. “Unlike some ranch- mechanical bulls.” sion to ride the team roping cattle, and I When asked how much longer he really liked it. I guess that was the begin- expects to bull ride, Schiffner hesitates. ning of the whole deal.” “Everyone asks me that,” he finally At age 14 Schiffner qualified for the “For me, horseback riding is the closest thing to replies. “And I don’t know the answer. CFR in Boy’s Steer Riding. While he bull riding… doing that uses the same muscles I do know that I have at least one more didn’t win the event, he managed to ride year left in me. I guess as long as I’m hav- all six of his steers. “That first time in and abilities as bull riding.” ing fun, and still winning, I’ll keep coming the CFR was the most exciting thing I’d SCOTT SCHIFFNER back. When those things change, then I’ll ever done,” Schiffner says. “And I knew I quit. But when that will actually happen wanted to go back again.” is still up in the air.” HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 17

SPECIAL FEATURE canadian finals rodeo / farmfair

Rodeo Queen BRIEFS

Farmfair home to top notch Miss Rodeo Canada 2013 equine events

For more than 35 years, Northlands has been hosting Farmfair, one to be crowned at CFR of Canada’s top agricultural shows. Visitors are entertained, educated and engaged with beefed-up cattle shows, world class equine sales, Three accomplished and beautiful horsewoman vying for national title competitions, and clinics. Here’s just a few: Bloodstock 2012 YOUNG GUNS Nicole Schlaak currently holds After its inaugural year, Bloodstock 2012 will capitalize on last year’s Up and coming stars the title of Miss Rodeo Okotoks event by making enhancements to help make the sale even more 2011. She is an honour student successful. This year, the sale will be limited to yearlings, two year olds at Mount Royal University, and three year old horses. Providing they meet the criteria, any horse completing her Bachelors of that sells through Bloodstock 2012 will be eligible to return to Farm- Business Administration degree. fair and compete as three year olds in the Snaffle Bit Futurity in 2012, Nicole has been an athlete and and as four and five year olds in the Team Roping Futurity and in the a volunteer in her community, Snaffle Bit Derby for added monies, in subsequent years. This will pro- but her passion for horses comes vide purchasers with more incentive to pay a premium for the horses first. She has ridden in numerous in the sale and incentives for sellers to consign top notch horses. Rodeo Grand Entries and would Canadian Snaffle Bit Futurity eventually like to own her own The most prestigious reined cowhorse event in Canada, the Cana- ranch and riding facility to teach dian Snaffle Bit Futurity will showcase the top three year old horses children about the heritage of as they compete in cutting, fence work and reining. All of the top rodeo. professionals, trainers and non-pro competitors gather in Edmon- ton for this event. This year, the event will be tied to the Bloodstock Nicole Schlakk, Miss Rodeo Okotoks Futurity where horses that sell though Bloodstock 2012 and meet the criteria will be eligible to compete in the Canadian Snaffle Bit Futurity in 2013.

Sarah Michel, The 8th Annual Heritage Ranch Rodeo Miss Grande Prairie Stompede The Heritage Ranch Rodeo exists to preserve and showcase the traditional working skills of the working ranch cowboy. Sixteen Crowned as Miss Grande Prairie Gillian Shields got her start in teams from some of the largest ranches throughout Western Stompede one week after rodeo at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo Canada compete in Team Sorting, Team Branding, Team Doctor- graduation, rodeo is not this barrel Mutton Busting. She moved on ing, Wild Cow Milking, the Wild Horse Race and Bronc Riding. racer and team penner’s only talent. to be a member of the Didsbury Ranch Horse Sale and Competition An accomplished football player Outlaws 4-H Horse Club, a barrel The sale is limited to 15 competition horses and five prospects. Poten- and wrestler, Sarah Michel both racer, and currently holds the tial sale horses are selected by a panel of anonymous judges to help medaled in and was recognized title of Miss Rodeo Airdrie 2011. ensure that the quality remains high. The participants complete a for sportsmanship at the 2010 As well as volunteering in her prescribed pattern in the competition component and are judged on Arctic Winter Games. As a 4-H club community and working as a the suitability for ranch work, athletic ability and training. member, Sarah has competed all registered massage therapist, Heavy Horse Pull over Alberta and still volunteers as Gillian is obtaining her Bachelor’s Northlands Farmfair is proud to present the Heavy Horse Pull again an Assistant Leader. Inspired by the Degree in Education at Red Deer this year. This crowd pleasing event is fan favourite and great fam- Trades Work for Women program, College. ily entertainment. To add to the excitement this year, the Heavy Sarah hopes to later become a Gillian Shields, Miss Rodeo Airdrie Horse Pull auction will take place just before the main event. Journeyman Electrician.

Shooting Light Speed Trailers He’s bang on the money Mounted shooting competitions offer a challenge for riders of all ages By Heather Grovet Galahad, Alta.

an you guide your galloping horse through a pat- JOIN US AT AGRI-TRADE IN BOOTH 6511 tern using only one hand? Can you shoot a gun C well enough to hit a balloon at that speed? If the HORSE TRAILERS very idea sounds overwhelming, you’ll want to clap and Starting at cheer for those competing at Farmfair’s Mounted Shoot- ing Competition. $ Mounted shooting features various patterns, each 7,999 with ten balloons. Competitors must gallop through the pattern as fast as possible while shooting balloons. A Duncan MacMillan mounted on his Quarter Horse ‘Silver’ as missed balloon incurs a five second penalty so speed isn’t they compete in a rifle competition. MacMillan describes this enough; control and good horsemanship are essential. class as exciting and challenging; competitors must drop the 16’ CAR HAULERS Competitor’s guns use a crimped shell filled with black reins and run in a straight line while shooting the last five 2-WAY QUAD TRAILER From Rear Ramp & Side Ramps powder. The powder and the heat generated break the balloons. $2,799 balloons, but they must be within a 20 foot range. Duncan MacMillan from Vermilion has been compet- and levels. MacMillan competes in men’s senior level two ing in mounted shooting for two years after watching a classes. “Beginners start at level one and work their way demonstration on the sport. up as they win and earn money,” he explains. “I’m 64 years old, so I’m not as fast as the younger “For most classes I will use two 45 Colt pistols. I’ll Made In guys,” MacMillan says. “But I am steady and consistent, shoot the first five balloons with one pistol, then holster Canada You won’t believe DUMP TRAILERS and that takes me a long ways.” it and use the next for the last balloons.” how easy this Starting at “You need a really good horse for mounted shooting,” But MacMillan’s favourite class is the rifle competi- portable horse corral MacMillan says. “And it’s essential your horse is properly tion where a pistol is used for the first five balloons and is! The panels easily $8,495 Portable Horse Corals attach together prepared before you compete.” a 44-40 Winchester rifle for the others. “Those last five with steel pins. No need The couple’s horses are ranch raised and trained, and balloons will be in a straight line on the way home,” Mac- to mount diffi cult brackets to your trailer or take up a slot inside to transport. This temporary corral is the carefully desensitized to gunfire. Millan says. “Riders must drop the lines and run flat out strongest, most affordable, and best designed corral on “Each horse is different,” MacMillan says. “Jean’s horse while shooting. It’s a real kamikaze class, and not for the the market! is 17, and had a lot of experience working cattle, travelling faint of heart!” to rodeos, and carrying flags before we started mounted Mounted shooting pays well at the CFR with a $5,000 Join us on shooting. He’s doing great now, but at first he was really purse plus prizes. But the money isn’t the part the Mac- Ph: (403) 936-5430 Fax: (403) 936-0400 Facebook bothered by the loud noise. We thought Silver would be Millans enjoy the most. “For us the people and the fun worse since you can’t carry a loose coat on him without a are more important than the prizes,” he concludes. www.lightspeedtrailers.com reaction, yet he was hardly bothered by gunfire.” Mounted Shooting goes Nov. 5 and 6 at 1:00 PM in Mounted shooting classes are divided by gender, age EXPO Centre, Hall D at Northlands in Edmonton. 18 HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM

SPECIAL FEATURE canadian finals rodeo / farmfair

Pony races BRIEFS

Farmfair welcomes top Wild ponies and tough little equine speakers and clinicians kids — a great combination Northlands is thrilled to once again present top equine clinicians from across North There’s more to the Wild Pony Races than first meets the eye America at this year’s Farmfair International from November By Heather Grovet 4-11 at the Edmonton EXPO Galahad, Alta. Centre. “There’s nothing ne of the events you don’t • Ian Zoerb: Hoof Care want to miss at this year’s more fun (for Ian Zoerb is an Alberta CFR is the Wild Pony a pony) than farrier with more than 30 O years experience. A former Race. This contest pits a team of dragging a kid three children, ranging in ages across the pen! working cowboy, Zoerb has from six to 12, against an unbro- a special interest in horses ken pony. The event is 18 sec- Those ponies with foot problems. Zoerb onds of chaos, excitement and know what’s going attended Oklahoma Farrier humour, but there is more going College where he focused to happen when on problem horses. He on behind the scenes than you they get in the probably realize. graduated as a Master Far- Mel Lawes of Provost, Alta. chute, and they rier with a Certificate as The Outstanding Student of the has organized and produced seem to enjoy the Class. the Wild Pony Races for over 12 challenge.” Zoerb knows how valu- years now. — Mel Lawes able an extensive knowledge “I saw something similar to of equine anatomy is to a this done at a small rodeo,” Lawes Always a crowd favourite, these young cowhands try their luck with one of farrier. Having attended a Mel Lawes’ wild ponies at the 2012 Calgary Stampede. photo: Mike Copeman says. “The audience seemed to clinic through the Equine really enjoy it so I decided to Studies Institute where they organize something similar. dissected an entire horse, he Rodeos now hire me to produce Most of the children come just go to an auction and buy a spin off on Grated Coconut. has a good understanding everything about the race. I orga- from ranching backgrounds, bad-tempered ponies because That pony has real attitude, of the mechanics of move- nize the teams of children, co- often with parents who have many of those will be partially and breeds it into his offspring. ment and the logic behind a ordinate everything and supply been involved in rodeo in the trained or halter broken. The My other stallion is a blue roan simple balanced foot. the ponies.” past. difficulties of buying suitable named Grey Ghost, and he also Currently, Zoerb lives in Finding suitable children will- Each team is composed of ponies started Lawes on a breed- produces ponies that are ornery, the Brooks area with his wife ing to make the commitment to three contestants — a header, ing program, raising ponies with tough and fighty.” Jo-Ann. racing all year can be challenging. rider and shankman. The goal the type of temperament that These ponies seem to enjoy “The CFR will be our 61st per- is to get the rider on a haltered most of us would do anything to their job. “There’s nothing more • Shan tel Perreal: Natural formance this year,” Lawes says. pony as quickly as possible. avoid! fun than dragging a kid across Horsemanship Training “I have 12 teams of three kids, “These are tough little kids,” “I have 80 ponies, with two the pen!” Lawes laughs. “Those Shantel Perreal owns and some girls and some boys, and Lawes says. “And they love what stallions and 30 broodmares,” ponies know what’s going to operates Martin Stables they need to commit to making a they do.” Lawes said. “I got lucky and happen when they get in the which specializes in natural certain number of races. It can be Locating truly wild ponies can bought a little brown pony stud chute, and they seem to enjoy horsemanship training. tough to arrange.” be equally challenging. 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Bulldogger CFR rookie finally gets his shot Pro Steer Wrestler Travis Reay has been oh so close to making the CFR the last three years

IN IT TO WIN IT Competitor profile “If you don’t make the CFR, the year can be By Dianne Finstad a wash. You’re not reaching the goal, and Red Deer, Alta. getting to where you need to be.” — Travis Reay ne of the hardest work- ing rodeo cowboys on the O trail has earned a steer wrestling spot at the Canadian Finals Rodeo this year. But for Travis Reay, the jour- don’t make the CFR, the year can After being part of the CFR in ney to Rexall Place has been a be a wash. You’re not reaching 1998 as a novice saddle bronc long one. the goal, and getting to where rider, Reay pledged to himself he When he earned the Rookie of you need to be.” wouldn’t go back to Edmonton the Year honours in pro rodeo in The 33-year-old took care of until he’d earned his way there. 2009, Reay had already logged that business early this season, “I did slide in and watch one countless miles, pursuing his winning his first steer wres- round last year, because I had a dream at just about any rodeo tling cheque in Grande Prairie in bucking horse called Reay Bay they’d let him enter. June. out in one go-round. But I’ve “Most of the amateur rodeos “I was steady throughout the kind of tried to stay away.” are from Friday to Sunday, so I year. I placed at most of the Tour Reay is preparing for his CFR went to everything,” stated Reay, After spending all winter at the gym and practicing, the Mayerthorpe cowboy rodeos, and some of the smaller debut by practicing, to stay who ranches with his Mom west returned from a torn bicep as strong as ever when it comes to turning steers over ones as well. The $3,000 I won at sharp. of Mayerthorpe. “I’d do close to quickly. photo: Mike Copeman. Innisfail really got the ball roll- “I’m going to try to win every 100 rodeos a year, from B.C. to ing.” time I nod my head. It’s pretty Manitoba, in three events.” “When I won Medicine Hat tight in the standings this year. “I was dabbling in the pro Last year, Reay hit a cross- the gym workout routines; and late this summer, it put me in Basically, whoever wins the first rodeos, but it’s tough to run a roads. He finished the season fellow all-around hand Jeremy the spot where I wanted to be (in round will go to first place in farm and only be home three in 13th spot, where 12 qualify, Harden for bulldogging practice the top 12). It was sure nice to be Canada. I just want to be consis- days a week.” missing Edmonton by just a three times a week. in that position going into the tent and throw the six steers as Reay rode broncs, wrestled couple hundred dollars. But he It was a strategy that paid off last weekend. Every year since fast as I can.” steers and did team roping, and also suffered a serious injury at as Reay came back to the Cana- 2009, I was the guy on the bub- Reay admits he’s excited about had considerable success. He’s the last rodeo of the season in dian rodeo scene this spring, ble trying to get there. So it was going to Edmonton, but he’s also vague on the actual number of Hanna, and had to make some healthy and strong. a pretty relaxing week before for encouraged. titles he’s earned, but does know tough decisions. “I always thought I was tough, me, knowing they couldn’t really “It’s something that’s been a he’s got 56 trophy saddles in his “I ripped the bicep off my arm but found out in the gym that I touch me.” goal of mine since I turned pro, collection! in Hanna last year, so I had to wasn’t as strong as I thought. I Reay finished the season ninth well, since I was a little kid. I’ve “I’ve rodeoed really hard since decide if I wanted to do surgery worked as hard as I did all win- in the Canadian steer wrestling wanted to be the best I can, and I was about 12 years old. 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Former champion Team Roping Team Roping Saddle bronc champion Futurity — fastest becomes a rookie in a time may not win Farmfair’s Canadian National Team Roping Futurity different saddle also focuses on control and training IN IT TO WIN IT Two-time Canadian rodeo champ Clayton Hines keeps Competitor profile “Lobo might not competitive edge in reined cow horse world be a big horse, By Heather Grove but he’s built Galahad, Alta. WHERE ARE THEY NOW? like a little body Catching up with heroes of the past f you want to watch a builder. He has a unique, one-of-a-kind event big, massive hip, By Dianne Finstad in Canada, don’t miss Farm- and he’s got a Red Deer, Alta. I fair’s Team Roping Futurity held in conjunction with the CFR and great stop.” t took a dramatic, tie-breaking Farmfair. — Rory Patton ride to determine the saddle In a typical team roping com- I bronc champion at the Canadian petition the fastest time always Finals Rodeo 31 years ago. Young wins, but at the Farmfair futu- Clayton Hines handled the pressure rity that isn’t the case. This futu- “We’ve developed quite a few and came through to snatch the hon- rity is a judged event, open for contacts in the States after all our from decorated champion Mel horses aged four or five. Here these years, and they keep their Hyland. Proving that he was no flash heading and heeling horses are eyes open for suitable horses. We in the pan, the Drayton Valley cow- evaluated on their team roping look for horses with roping type boy came back and claimed a second abilities, responsiveness, and conformation, ideally that have Canadian title in 1985. In fact, Hines obedience. done ranch work before this. Purple chaps and a big grin are what you’ll see when Clayton Hines takes to the qualified for the CFR 10 times, and fence. photo: Barb Glazer Klay White will be competing We’ll ride them and try them out always finished among the top four. in heeling at this event, riding a there, and if they seem suitable, But it was 20 years ago now when five-year-old red roan Quarter they come home and go to work. life took a different turn for the tal- what are they doing? Horse named Lobos Rollin Red. We’ll drag calves on them, and ented bronc rider, known as “Low “The best thing White describes the horse as do whatever it takes to get them Tone.” He’d just finished winning Update on quick, strong and having a big ready for their new jobs.” the 1992 Strathmore rodeo, and was about an injury stop. “Lobo is only about 14.1 “Lobo might not be a big at home riding a colt. Hines, who’d like that is I Clayton’s family HH,” White says. “But he’s a horse, but he’s built like a little ridden some of the toughest broncs knew I was done thick little horse, and he’s doing bodybuilder,” Patton says. “He on the rodeo trail, was bucked off, Today, both Cory and Amber his job really well.” has a big, massive hip, and he’s thrown into the fence, and broke his rodeoing. You Hines live in Olds, where This year will be White’s first got a great stop. I wouldn’t be neck. wake up after Amber is Sustainable Agricul- time competing in the futurity, surprised if Lobo does well at “My wife Susan told me later the ture Specialist for Mountain- and his second time roping in the futurity; he’s just the type of surgery, and you view County and Cory is in his doctors were optimistic I’d make it, the CFR. Both events are impor- heeler I really like.” know you’re done.” fourth year of an instrumen- but said most likely I would be a quad- tant to White, but each requires While Lobo’s colour wasn’t a — Clayton Hines tation tech program. Susan riplegic, and if I was lucky, a paraple- Hines enjoys riding the ‘quieter slightly different approaches. major factor, Patton does admit gic,” recalled Hines. ones’, as Clayton puts it, and “The futurity is judged com- that unique colouring is an added Surgery to insert a piece of hip cools out his horses when he’s pletely on the horse, and not bonus that can increase the value bone to replace the fractured verte- competing. on the rider’s skill,” White says. of an already good horse. brae was successful, and as the swell- “I got going to ranch rodeos, and “I wouldn’t be able to do it if “In the futurity we won’t rush Patton competed in the first ing went down, feeling gradually from there got interested in the ranch she wasn’t supporting me. And quite as much; I’ll try to ride him team roping futurity held about returned to Hines’ limbs. His miracu- horse competitions.” every year, she hosts a Tammy smart and make clean runs.” four years ago, winning the lous recovery took some two years, Hines began to buy some younger Pate horsemanship and yoga Lobo was purchased by heading portion. This year he but he believes ranch life helped. horses, put ranch skills on them, and clinic here.” White’s father this year at Rory won’t be competing but two of “I fed the cows that winter, and had market them. But he also became When he’s not riding or Patton’s production sale, held at his roping sale horses will be at a team of horses. It was hard to get interested in the working cow horse training horses, Hines keeps Buck Lake, Alta. the futurity. them harnessed, and brushed. But by world, competing as a member of the busy with his oilfield inspection Patton runs Patton Rope “This is a great way to pro- the next spring, I was riding again.” Alberta Reined Cow Horse Associa- consulting business. While his Horses with the assistance of mote your horse,” Patton says. “I’m lucky I’m as healthy as I am. tion. rodeo days are passed, Hines his wife, son and daughter. “For “You can increase their value, The best thing about an injury like “It takes a long time to learn,” remembers them fondly. the last 25 years we’ve regularly plus showcase your own horse- that is I knew I was done rodeoing. sighed the rodeo champion. “You “One of the coolest things crossed the U.S. border and manship abilities.” You wake up after surgery, and you don’t do good, so you go home, prac- for me was being inducted shopped there for horses that The Canadian National Team know you’re done. My son Cory was tice, go out, and humiliate yourself into the Rodeo Hall of Fame, will work in our program,” Pat- Roping Futurity goes Thursday, just three months old, and my daugh- again. Every weekend, you’re just because it was completely ton explains. November 8 at Northlands. unexpected.” ter Amber was four. What would hap- filled with optimism, and have a plan, pen to them if I was paralyzed? I had and then come home Sunday night to focus on raising them.” deflated.” Hines had his welding ticket and But as he works on his new equine on the reined cow horse trail, with his built up his pipeline welding busi- pursuit, Hines has to remind himself colourful bronc riding style chaps, his ness, along with the cattle herd on it’s not unlike his own rookie years enthusiasm, and his always big grin. their ranch northeast of Drayton of rodeo. And even though he could And he enjoys the event because it Valley. The family became active in pass along what he learned from his features the variety of disciplines. junior rodeos, and then the high mistakes to his son and other aspiring “It takes a special horse to be able school rodeo scene, where Amber bar- bronc riders in high school rodeo, he to do the spins and sliding stops, then rel raced, did pole bending and goat saw that it just took time, dedication, be cowy, and able to cut. And it’s a fine tying, while Cory pursued an early and try to develop the skills and men- line as a rider between helping them love of roping, and later added bronc tal toughness to excel. and getting in the way.” riding to his resume. Embarking on such a ride midway “The only way I’d be better at this In the meantime, Hines began through life, though, is a bigger chal- is if I’d started as soon as I was done refining his own horsemanship skills. lenge. rodeoing. But I had to raise my fam- “I sent Cory to roping clinics, because “I’ve had a few people come up and ily. I had to take care of that first,” I believe if you want to do something congratulate me for entering, but he smiled. and do well at it, you have to go and sometimes I feel more stupid than Dianne Finstad has covered the sport get help.” gutsy. But you can learn so much of rodeo and agriculture news for three Klay White’s Quarter Horse, Lobos Rollin Red excels at heeling, even though He applied the same philosophy to about horsemanship from the riders decades on radio, in television and he is only 14.1 hh. You can see him at the Canadian National Team Roping his own endeavours, attending horse in the sport, and they all help, if you through print. She’s now enjoying the sky Futurity in November at Northlands. photo: Rory Patton clinics put on by the likes of Ray Hunt ask, and listen.” view while working from home and Mel Hyland. Hines is becoming a fan favourite near Red Deer. 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Trainer’s Challenge Sibling Rivalry — a new twist on trainer’s challenge at Farmfair Renowned horseman Doug Mills and his family will also be giving advanced training clinics at Northlands in Edmonton An exciting addition to the program at Farmfair this year is OUR WAY OF LIFE the Sibling Rivalry horse training competition. The event con- Making a living with horses sists of three of the Mills’ children — Kyle, Kade and Kaylee — competing against each other as they train two horses each. By Amie Peck The green horses will be drawn at the beginning of the com- petition but with one catch — each competitor will only ride ccomplished horseman Doug Mills travels the country one horse in the finale, and they won’t know which one until the every year to teach his “Training Thru Trust” program night before. A to riders. From November 5 - 11, Mills is bringing his “Kyle, Kade and Kaylee will have four days with a two hour clinics and seminars to Edmonton’s Northlands, the site of session each day to work their horses,” explains Doug. “They this year’s Farmfair. have to prepare their two horses not knowing which one will “This is my first year running clinics at Farmfair,” explains have to be ridden in the finale. Friday morning they will draw Mills. “I was there in the spring for the Northlands Farm and the horse that they ride in the finale and have one last session Ranch show and just loved the atmosphere. Of course the thing to prepare that horse. Friday night is the finals where really any- I enjoy the most is the people as the Canadian Finals Rodeo is thing could happen.” running at the same time, and rodeo is our roots. This year my The youngest of the Mills children, Kelsey, will be master of niece, Gaylene Buff has qualified in the barrel racing so we are ceremonies for the competition, making it a true family affair. really excited to watch her runs.” Doug sees strengths in all of his children competing in the Sib- From Monday to Thursday, Mills will be teaching advanced ling Rivalry challenge, although they all use his “Training Thru clinics, with all students being trainers and other high level per- Trust” method. The result is while there should be similarities in formance riders. More than likely, a few of his children — all The Mills family, all heavily involved in the horse industry, will be the methods used, the temperament and reactions of the horse horse trainers — will be in attendance. attending Farmfair to teach clinics and compete in a unique will ultimately determine the time needed to create a foundation. “The advanced clinic will focus on roll backs, spins, and lead trainer’s challenge. “Kyle’s greatest strength at starting horses is that he can always changes as well as advanced collection. It will be entertaining to land on his feet,” laughs Doug. “Kade has a real ability to gel with watch and educational for all levels of riders,” says Mills. “I hope what the audience is able to take away from any of my any horse and Kaylee has great confidence.” Saturday and Sunday there is advanced liberty clinics, where clinics, is leadership,” comments Mills. “If you have leadership it When asked if he would make any predictions on who might the horse is loose in a round pen while the trainer asks it to per- makes the biggest difference in your riding and simplifies every- win, Doug simply laughs. “Every one of them has a great chance form various exercises. thing you try to accomplish with your horse.” to win. It will come down to whoever’s horse is best on that day.”

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Greatest Horseman One rider, one horse, one bit — four events Top riders to compete for $30,000 and bragging rights at Canada’s Greatest Horseman

By Heather Grovet Galahad, Alta. “Nu Sign Cash is ne rider, one horse, one very strong in the bit, four events. This describes Canada’s Great- fence work, and O he’s a great rope est Horseman competition being held during the CFR/Farmfair. horse as well. He’s This competition pushes horse got lots of run, lots and rider as they compete in four separate disciplines — steer of speed, and he stopping (where a steer is rated, isn’t afraid to get roped and stopped), herd work in there and stop a (similar to cutting, with 2-1/2 cow.” minutes to cut your cow), rein- ing (following a typical reining — Geoff Hoar pattern), and fence work (where the horse and rider must box a cow, run it down the wall and then circle both ways). The winner of Canada’s Great- hackamore, snaffle bit and bridle est Horseman will be crowned classes, plus she’s competed in on Friday night after the scores rope horse futurities. It will be of all four events are combined, fun to show her diversity.” with close to $30,000 in cash Horses of all breeds can com- and prizes being paid out. pete at the event, but Hoar One horseman who plans expects the majority will be to compete in Canada’s Great- Quarter Horses and Appaloosas. est Horseman is Geoff Hoar, a Geoff Hoar aboard Nu Cash Sign at a recent reining competition. photo: Natalie Jackman “The skill set is very high at this competition,” he says. “It isn’t cutting, cowhorse and roping an event for everyone. Not every trainer from Innisfail, Alta. person can do all four events, “This is a really fun event,” least of all every horse!” Hoar says. “I’ve competed in it Careful preparation is key before, and appreciate the good to this competition, with most venue and the big audience. It’s horse and riders having years just a terrific place to bring good of experience under their belts horses and show how versatile before entering. they are.” “It’s essential to prepare prop- Hoar plans to compete on Nu erly,” Hoar says. “When I get Sign Cash, a nine-year-old Appa- there, I want to know that I’ve loosa gelding out of High Sign done everything necessary. On Nugget. the other hand, there is also an “This horse has been shown element of luck anytime you through all the levels; hacka- work with cattle. If you draw a more, snaffle bit and bridle,” tough cow it can ruin you, or you Hoar says. “We entered Canada’s can excel. You just don’t know Greatest Horseman before, and how it will go until you’re out did well because he’s so versa- there.” tile. He’s very strong in the fence Hoar believes this competition work, and he’s a great rope horse will be very popular with Farm- as well. He’s got lots of run, lots fair spectators. “Some of Cana- of speed, and he isn’t afraid to da’s top horse and riders will be get in there and stop a cow.” there,” he said. “It’s quite a deal, Hoar also hopes to compete and certain to keep everyone on San Storm Chex, a 10-year- entertained.” old Quarter Horse mare. “She’s C atc h C a n a d a ’s G re ate s t strong in all the events, too,” Horseman at Farmfair at North- Hoar says. “She’s done all the lands.

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Inside and Outside Your Stable

training Moving out fast and slow, back and forth, right and left Glenn Stewart explains his seven elements to progressively move your horse in different ways

easiest for the horse and rider to GET A GRIP manage but many horse and rider Ask the trainers teams are unable to do these seven elements standing still with the use By Glenn Stewart of their reins. Baldonnel, B.C. When I say standing still I mean they are not trying to accomplish henever I’m playing with these things at a walk, trot, or can- my horses, I try and be ter. All these things should be able W very conscious of what is to be done at all gaits and most working and what isn’t. Or what is going backwards as well. If I can working a little and what is working manage the elements standing still, a lot. then I want to know how many I It is easiest for the horse and the can ask for without the reins. human both to break everything Next I want to know if I can ask down into understandable, train- for them at the walk, then the trot able portions. Separate the indi- and finally the canter. For example, vidual elements, get each working a can I ask for lateral flexion at each little, and then a lot so we can start gait and come to a stop, keep riding putting them together. straight ahead, or on a circle. So my In this case, I’m referring to what goal is to move from lateral flexion I call the seven elements — these at the standstill to possibly can- are what we need to have working tering on a circle and being able to to move the horse or parts of the ask for right or left flexion without horse, separately at first and then interfering with the canter. many times together and at differ- ent speeds and gaits.

The 7 Elements are: “The bare minimum Lateral flexion — being able to from a safety bend your horse’s neck left and perspective is to right both without the feet moving have the seven and when you ask the feet to move, on a straight line or on a circle. elements working Vertical flexion — being able to at a standstill. ask for the horses nose to come in, Then as many as the neck to get round from the with- possible at the ers to the pole when you pick up the reins, standing still or when moving. walk and trot.” Hindquarter control — Being – Glenn Stewart able to move the hindquarters right or left separately from the forequarters when standing still or when moving. Forequarter control — being able to move the forequarters sepa- If these elements work at all gaits rately from the hind, standing still separately, then it is time to see if or when moving. any two, three, or four of these ele- Sideways — being able to move ments can work together at the the horse sideways in a straight line same time with or without reins. as well as when moving forward. Here is an example of a horse in Backwards — being able to ask a motion with five of those elements horse to back up on a straight line, combined: in an arc, or a serpentine. 1. Cantering on a right lead Forward — At one point I consid- (forward), Once you’ve mastered the seven elements standing still, try to incorporate them at different gaits, and eventually ered there to be only six elements 2. Lateral flexion to the right, combine two or more together. photos: Dixie Stewart because I thought obviously all 3. Vertical flexion, nose in, horses go forward. Then I remem- neck and back rounded, The bare minimum from a safety per- bered all the people who, when they 4. Half passing right (sideways), spective is to have the seven elements ask their horse to go forward, the 5. Hindquarters leading. working at a stand still. Then as many as horse kicks out, bucks or goes for- What you would be looking at or possible at the walk and trot. ward but barely. asking for is a horse that is canter- The faster you want to ride, the more These seven elements are the ing forward and sideways with a of these elements should be working, first things I check out on a horse bend in the neck to the right, head and if they all work well at any gait you when I get on. I want to know how in, neck round, and the hip a bit will have safe enjoyable rides and be able many of the elements work and ahead of the shoulder. to do most anything you would like with how well. The less they work or the Much more difficult or advanced your horse. worse they work, the more I know I would be able to do that same pic- Glenn Stewart travels extensively conducting won’t be able to do with that horse ture without reins or head gear clinics, demonstrations, and colt starting and the worse the ride is going to be of any kind. The sky is the limit as sessions. He rides 30-60 client horses per year, at that point in time. they say with what we can do with including young horses, restarts, challenging I check out the elements at first our horses and how much we want It’s important says Glenn Stewart that your horse horses, and foundation training. More standing in one spot and asking for to know and be able to do with our know the seven elements, including lateral information by calling 1 877 728 8987 or flexion shown here. each element separately. This is the horse. visiting www.thehorseranch.com 24 HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM HORSE, HEALTH & HOME

Horse selection Looking for a mountain horse? Terri McKinney isn’t too concerned about colour and papers — she’s looking for something more

BACKCOUNTRY TRAVELS horse? Mountain horse being a • Where were they rode — inside general term as I feel what you can or out? (if a horse is rode only Trail riding tips and information do in the mountains you can do inside, you will have some issues anywhere. Mountains and miles when riding outside, something By Terri McKinney make horses, but first you have to to consider) find the horse to make. • Do they have more whoa or owdy folks. Well the winter The No. 1 thing I want in a go? (for our dude horses, we like is starting to sweep in and mountain partner is a good mind horses with more whoa. Some- H we can reflect back on the — without a mind you are putting thing in the middle is okay too mountain moments we had this yourself in danger. Life out west is for an all around horse. Horses summer. not a controlled area and wrecks with lots of go don’t work in Through the years we were asked happen. If you have a thinking the mountains as they tend to “what do you look for in a moun- horse you will fare better than a prance and waste energy. They tain horse?” This is the time of year high-spirited knothead. also sore the rider when going I start looking around for horses so Along with the mind, a big heart eight hours a day) thought I would share the things I with try is huge when riding long • Where do they rank in the look for when shopping to help you days, steep inclines and not in the herd? (This is important because if you’re looking. best weather. Next I look over the the top horse in the herd we find After our September Mountain body, and a whither is a must for become performance horses and Horse sale, we need to get a few more both packing and riding. If a horse can cause problems in our herd if good mounts to train up through the is mutton withered, your pack will you get too many top aggressive winter and put them in the summer continue to slip and, when riding, horses. Horses near the bottom season for our guests if they are ready. your saddle can keep shifting and are easy going horses and are If they pass all of the tests, they then make sore spots. great for our lifestyle). go in to our sale, with around 1,500 Well-muscled and good bone • When were they started? (I mountain miles and training. is extremely important because want a horse started when they Wild Deuce starts their horses in the round pen, then used as a pack horse, and With that said, what should you need a horse that can handle are four for a lifetime of healthy eventually as a riding horse. photo: submitted you look for in buying a mountain the weight of all your gear. Folks joints, bone and muscle) don’t realize how much everything • Vices? (Very very rare that a weighs once you get your saddle, horse doesn’t have a vice or slicker, full saddle bags, saw, and quirk). gun on. Having a solid mount will not weaken on you for the long haul. Once I have asked the ques- A good foot is so very important tions, I go watch the owner. I ask IN TIME FOR THE — a size one and up should be your them not to catch the horse ahead minimum. Black feet are harder of time so I can watch the whole and stand up to all the rock. procedure from catching to riding. We buy four year olds and older In our program we want a horse to HOLIDAYS! because there brain is not ready till be able to be able to pack, ride and four and their bodies are not ready hopefully drive. for the mountain miles. Read the seller (tone of their The breeds that seem to work voice, eye contact, body language) A NEW BOOK for us have been quarter horses or a and go with your gut. Don’t buy FROM HORSEMAN PETER CAMPBELL draft cross. 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Poisoning Monensin can be lethal to horses Absorption can be blocked once discovered but long-term effects can continue

Ionophores disrupt the normal nosis, often exhibiting signs of con- HORSE HEALTH flux of ions, particularly sodium gestive heart failure. Sudden deaths Expert advice and potassium, across the cell are common weeks to months fol- membrane. This leads to failure of lowing exposure. Symptoms of By Dr. Carol Shwetz the mitochondria, which is the part monensin intoxication are often Westlock, Alta of the cell responsible for energy non-specific, making it difficult for production. veterinarians and horse owners to onensin, also known Therefore, the highly energetic confirm the problem. under its trade name, tissues of the body such as the Once exposure has been dis- M Rumensin, is extremely heart and skeletal muscles are pri- covered, veterinarians will initiate toxic to horses. It is one of the most marily affected with intoxication. symptomatic and supportive care. common accidental poisonings in Ingestion of sublethal doses Products such as activated charcoal horses, and yet often goes unrecog- results in structural damage to the or clays may be used to block fur- nized. heart as damaged heart muscles are ther absorption, however there is Farm animals such as horses, replaced by fibrous tissue during no antidote for the monensin poi- cows, chickens, and pigs can and the healing process. More severe soning that already occurred. commonly do share similar feeds. intoxication ultimately leads to Some horses might die regard- However it is extremely impor- death of the heart muscles. less of treatment, others might tant that horse owners are aware Horses working in feedlots are particularly prone to eating feed with ionophore Clinical symptoms following recover over days, weeks or that feeds intended for promot- supplements. photo: submitted ingestion of monensin are dose months. Of those that survive, ing growth in cattle, chickens, and dependent and individual horse some develop irreparable heart swine may contain ingredients fatal salinomycin, narasin, madurami- well understood. Any exposure to dependent. Affected horses may damage and so never fully recover. to horses. cin, laidlomycin and semduramicin. monensin is cause for concern, as just look like a severe colic with Knowing the devastating effects Many modern livestock feed- The concentrated product is rarely horses are nearly 20 times more their heart rate consistently dou- ionophores can have on your horse stuffs contain ionophores, feed found on the farm. It is more com- sensitive than cattle and 200 times ble or triple normal rhythm and makes it obvious that prevention additives used to enhance feed effi- monly available as a premix or in more susceptible than poultry on a breathing laboured. is of key importance. Accidental ciency, promote growth, and con- pelleted feeds. Ionophores can also mg per kg body weight basis. Symptoms are progressive and ingestion of ill-fated feeds must be trol coccidiosis, a protozoan para- be found in molasses-based min- A common case of this poisoning include reluctance to eat, abdomi- avoided. site, in cattle, swine and poultry. eral blocks for ruminants. is seen in horses used to work feed- nal pain, sweating, excessive urina- Monensin is the most familiar Horses are much more sensitive lots, who have been poisoned by tion, and an unsteadiness of foot. Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian ionophore. Others include lasalo- to ionophore toxicity than other consuming cattle feed containing Following the initial episode of specializing in equine practice at cid (Bovatec), an anti-bloat agent; species, yet the exact reason is not monensin. illness, horses have a guarded prog- Westlock, Alta.

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Jealousy Green with envy sucks you dry Psychologist April Clay shows how to turn jealousy into a powerful competitive tool

RIDING OUT OF MY MIND prone to jealous thoughts, you can his coach and sometimes scared his learn to tame the monster. It doesn’t horses. He needed to get his emo- Equestrian sport psychology have to run your life or your sport. tional reaction under control before it threatened his career. Chris was By April Clay, Psychologist Identify your hot able to identify several “hot thoughts” Calgary, Alta. thoughts which got his emotions rolling: Chances are there will be a certain • They are going to get ahead iding can be a tough sport. It object or objects of your jealous and I’m not takes a big time commitment thoughts. Even more certain, there • I won’t ever be able to ride in the R to be successful, and it takes will be identifiable dialogue that goes divisions I want a certain amount of money as well. with your shades of green. Chris, • It’s not fair they have all the So it’s no surprise that the proverbial a hardworking junior competitor, advantages green-eyed monster can make an often suffered from strong feelings • I might as well give up, it’s useless appearance or two in the course of of jealousy toward several fellow rid- The more Chris repeated these In a sport environment, jealousy breaks your focus and can prove quite costly to your riding career. ers he barely knew. statements to himself like a cruel your performance. photo: thinkstock.com You might be envious of some of “Every time I saw them, all I could mantra, the more helpless he felt. your fellow riders. You know, the ones think about was how they had it so He soon began to realize that he was identified the threat, he summed it more he could make it into some- with the expensive mounts, endless much better than me. Their horses feeling insecure and scared about up like this: “I am scared that with- thing great. training time and access to the best were from Europe, only the best. not meeting goals that were very out some of the advantages other coaches. Already trained. And here I was important to him. He loved to ride, riders have, I won’t be able to make Identify your own In a sport environment, the con- working my butt off on green horses and at home in training felt very it in the horse business.” With this advantages sequences of jealousy can be quite that weren’t ready to do those same competent. But the minute he went truth out in the open, he was then Chris was beginning to realize he had costly. Every time you have a jealous divisions, even though I could do into a competitive environment he able to begin to identify what he a choice. To continue to be jealous of thought, you are breaking your focus. them as a rider. I was just so mad felt as though he was shrinking and could do with this insecurity. This led what other kids had and he didn’t, You are giving away energy to another that I didn’t have a horse that could his efforts were useless. him to identify some “cool thoughts” or use that energy to get to work. competitor and thereby strengthen- take me where I wanted to go.” It was a big step for Chris to that he could anchor himself in when He began to wonder if he could see ing their advantage. Doesn’t sound Chris’ jealousy often manifested acknowledge that it was his own fear he felt the pangs begin. this as a challenge, and actually cre- too appetizing does it? Even if you are in bouts of anger which frustrated that was holding him back. Once he ate an advantage out of a disadvan- AEF 'areyoucovered' HA1/3AD_HA1/3 ad 10/5/12 9:53 AM Page 1 Cool thinking tage. When you drop the idea of how Cool thoughts are those that things should be, and stop compar- re-establish your equilibrium. They ing yourself with others, you come balance your perspective and enable face to face with “what is.” you to get back to business. As an The thing about the comparing added bonus, they help you feel trap is that there is no end to it — Are YOU covered? better about yourself. We all know you could always find someone who that green is not the most flattering has it better. Some people never of inner colours. It can leave you stop searching, and never stop tor- feeling ashamed after the fact. turing themselves with how hard In order to arrive at a cool mindset, done by they feel. In fact, for some you’ll have to begin to challenge your it can become a convenient excuse existing inner chatter. For Chris, he not to try. That’s why “what is” is had to acknowledge the flaws in his such a perfect place to start from current thought patterns: in realigning your thinking. It rep- resents the reality of where you are • They are going to get ahead right now with your riding, and also and I’m not encourages you to honour where  I don’t know this for sure, I am just you are instead of diminishing it. assuming they will because I want When Chris examined his own sit- what they have. uation, he discovered maybe his real- • I won’t ever be able to ride in the ity was not so bad after all. “I thought divisions I want they had everything and I had noth- Not true. It will likely just be on a ing, but I had things they might well different timetable than some of my have been jealous of me for.” He real- competitors. ized he had the experience of train- • It’s not fair they have all the ing horses, and this enabled him to advantages develop skill in reading his different At a competition in Arizona, I was The on site paramedic took me to They have some advantages, so do I. mounts. That riding in the “lower” They don’t own every single one! divisions made him focus on aspects

warming up before my jump off, the closest ER, where I was diagnosed • I might as well give up, it’s useless of his riding that others might well when a freak accident occurred. with a broken fibula. My bills were I don’t want to give up; I want to come take for granted. He could really use

A fellow rider rode by, their horse adding up with the hospital stay, up with a plan to feel and ride better. these years of riding young horses to perfect and refine his style and be kicked out and connected with my x-rays, surgery, medication and “ “ The next time he faced a com- patient for the right opportunity and right leg. casts and I still had to get home. petitive situation, Chris was ready horse to come along. I was immediately in pain, but Fortunately, I am a member of with some key thoughts that could Chris also challenged the notion redirect his focus. He added to this that he had to make enemies out decided to proceed to the jump off the Alberta Equestrian Federation a visual image. Each time he felt his of his competitors and see them as anyway. I rode through the round but and had added the “Travel (out of thoughts drift toward his competi- different. You don’t need to alienate when I dismounted, I heard a crunch province/country) Coverage” to my tors, he saw a ball bouncing off their yourself from your competition in heads and returning to him. It was a order to beat them in the showring. and knew I was in trouble. membership. Luckily, I was covered! way of reminding himself to keep his So, he got to know some of these energy for himself. He was not about people he had been so jealous of, AEF members automatically receive $5,000,000 excess to just give away his focus so some- and that helped him relax more at one else could reap the benefits. horse shows and enjoy himself. personal liability and $30,000 Accident, Death and He even made a game out of see- Perhaps the biggest belief Chris Dismemberment insurance that covers YOU 24/7, worldwide. ing how many times he could suc- challenged is one you could consider cessfully catch that ball and hang on for yourself: life is not always fair. If to it. When he got his “ball” back, he you deny this, you run the risk of get- Call the AEF for your membership today; can you afford NOT to be covered? would then say to himself “ride the ting stuck in your anger and frustra- Alberta Equestrian Federation Alberta horse and the plan you’ve got.” It tion because you don’t like the way Phone: 403-253-4411 Toll Free: 1-877-463-6233 was his way of reminding himself to things are. If you accept it, it won’t www.albertaequestrian.com Equestrian stay on track and not compare his come as a surprise when an unfair riding career with others. His own circumstance comes to your atten- Capri Insurance is the official insurance provider for the AEF Federation © experience was his own, and the tion. You’ll be one step closer to get- more he stayed focused on it, the ting through or around it. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 27 HORSE, HEALTH & HOME

RESEARCH Remote-controlled car substitutes for trainer Australian scientists test round pen “join up” methods with toy car ound pen training isn’t only simple negative reinforcement, she “People would just say, ‘Put it effective with humans being said. in a round pen and chase it,’ and I R the ones working the horses. Henshall and her Italian co- struggled with the ethics of this,” According to Australian equitation researcher Barbara Padalino, PhD, she said. scientists, even a remote-controlled of the University of Bari Veterinary Even so, she defended her study car can create the same reactions in School, taught 11 horses and ponies as being a step towards improved horses. to follow a remote-controlled car. care for horses. “Round pen training is said to Once the horses were follow- “I certainly felt the ethical rely on a human’s ability to mimic ing the car, Henshall applied an dilemma of deliberately frighten- another horse through the trainer’s adapted join-up technique with ing these horses, but that’s the real- body language, but our research the car in the place of the human. ity of what is going on in round pens suggests that this may not be true,” The horses heard a warning signal around the world,” she said. “If it said Cathrynne Henshall, MSc can- (an electronic tone) for 10 seconds, means that people either chase their didate and professional trainer, and then the car began to chase horses less or think more clearly under the supervision of Paul the horses around the pen, which about what they’re doing so as to McGreevy, PhD, both researchers at caused them to react with a flight minimize that flight response, then the University of Sydney. response. this experiment will have ultimately “We were able to get similar If the horse stopped and turned PHOTO: THINKSTOCK.COM resulted in better welfare for animals.” results from an inanimate object — to face the car (“avoidance” instead ISES President Andrew McLean, a toy car — which indicates that this of “flight”), then the car would stop, even approach the car while the training may rely on the offset of PhD, BSc, equitation scientist and training result relies on applying an and so would the warning signal. safety signal was sounding, Hen- states of fear, anxiety, or fatigue manager of the Australian Equine aversive stimulus which elicits fear, They would hear a different sound shall said. to reinforce the target behaviour Behavior Centre in Broadford, Victo- and then rewarding horses by turn- instead — what the researchers But training was often associated of approaching and following the ria, cautioned that Henshall’s study ing off the frightening stimulus.” referred to as a “safety” signal. with “strong” or even “aggressive” trainer,” Henshall wrote in the com- was not an attack on “join-up” or Henshall presented the results of But if the horse moved away behaviours, Henshall said. “The ment of her YouTube video illustra- any other round-pen training tech- her study at the 8th International again, then the car and warning horses who weren’t scared of the car ing the study. niques. “It just shows, though, how Society for Equitation Science signal would start up again. These would frequently kick out at it and Henshall described her motiva- science can really illuminate the real (ISES) conference, held July 18-20 training sessions would last for a some even stomped on the car,” she tion as coming from her frequent causes of behaviours when they oth- in Edinburgh, Scotland. maximum of 90 seconds, Henshall said, adding that four cars had to be observation of American horse train- erwise might delude us,” he said. In other words, it’s scaring the said. used during the experiment due to ing forums on the Internet, where horses and then removing the Nine of the 11 horses learned to damage by the horses. she would very often see round Reprinted with permission of frightening stimulus when they react with “avoidance” within four “We believe the results of this pen training suggested as a way to The Horse; visit www.TheHorse.com behave the way we want, through sessions, and three of them would research suggest that round pen resolve problems with horses. for more horse health information.

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Darley Newman is in fine Welsh ‘spirits’ on her Welsh Cob with guide Sian in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales SUBMITTED PHOTO

WELSH BEER — and — WELSH PONIES Darley Newman explores Brecon Beacons National Park… and the occasional pub

By Darley Newman the Brecon Beacons, we had beau- Bethesda, Maryland tiful sunny skies on our first day’s ride. he remote Brecon Beacons We let our horses have a break National Park in South and had a picnic lunch by a natural T Wales is a great place to spring. Waterfalls abound in the explore on horseback. Named after Brecon Beacons, making plenty of brecons (fires lit on high points in nice spots to rest along your ride. this area to alert the Welsh of Eng- Lunch, even a simple sandwich, lish invaders), this mountainous tastes especially good after time on park has been awarded the British the trails! Horse Society Access Award for the We then climbed up to a spot National Park most active in open- where we were able to have ice ing up equestrian routes. It’s also cream and take in the views. No absolutely beautiful with that pic- joke. In a nearby parking lot a ways turesque patchwork countryside down from where we were riding, that I imagined I’d find in the British there happened to be an ice cream Isles. truck. I guess he knew there’d be a I trekked out to explore the wide good number of people enjoying the open spaces of the Brecon Beacons park on this sunny day. Three Horseshoes Pub — an early version of the “drive-in” restaurant. SUBMITTED PHOTO with Sian of Tregoyd Mountain Rid- I could almost hear music as ers, a local stable with direct access my Welsh guide Sian led me up me comfortable accommodations IF YOU GO: onto the Black Mountains near Hay the locally named “Gospel Path,” at night and the ability to ride out on Wye. My very reliable, pretty a forested dirt trail well trod by from the stables on a different route much bombproof horse named Bur- generations of area churchgoers. each day. On one special ride, Sian Darley and Equitrekking Travel can assist with all your horse vacations gess, a Welsh Cob, led me through We’d passed through soft, grassy led me down into her tiny village www.equitrekkingtravel.com or call 877-490-7786 or (646) 535-6115 lush, green, hilly countryside. I was moorland, by idyllic waterfalls and to the Three Horseshoes Pub. We Learn more about Brecon Beacons National Park at in a true storybook riding setting! streams amid truly awesome scen- parked our horses outside and were www.breconbeacons.org We had a lot of chances to canter ery. Burgess seemed to be having able to sit at a table beside them. We Hook up with Sian at Tregoyd Mtn. Riders at www.tregoydriding.co.uk and ride fast, which made it fun. Up just as much fun as I was exploring ate toasted ham and cheese with in the high Commons there is a huge the countryside of Wales. We rode “chips,” what we call fries in North flat, grassy area that is great for gal- fast again past more sheep towards America, and I drank a Coke. lops. It’s here that the short, grassy a hill called Twmpa or otherwise As normal as this pub trek was footing gave me confidence to race a known locally as Lord Hereford’s for Sian, who frequents the Three bit with Sian. Knob. Horseshoes on horseback, it was On the way, we passed some feral The landscapes are pretty, but it’s quite the adventure for me. I rel- Welsh Mountain ponies grazing in the seemingly endless expanses that ished in eating by my horse at a the moorland. There were a few cute are most attractive for equestrians neighborhood pub in Wales and foals and the ponies were not skit- who ride here. feeling like I was truly a local eques- tish about us riding around them. While in the area, I stayed in a trian exploring the Brecon Beacons Though the weather can be harsh in horse friendly B&B, which gave in Wales. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 29 HAPPENINGS

Agribition Agribition showcases top horse events Well-known cattle and agriculture show also features CCA rodeo finals, ranch horse competition/sale, team penning, and more

Trainers have the opportunity sale provides an important market- GOING DOWN THE TRAIL to show the skill and athleticism of place for ranchers looking to acquire a Places and events of interest their animals at the competition. new four-legged assistant. Horses are judged on their abil- Other equestrian events include ot only has Agribition ity to perform a set pattern as well the Agribition High School Rodeo, become one of the finest cat- as working cattle within a set time Canadian Horse Pull Finals, and Team N tle shows in North America, frame. The stakes are high in this Cattle Penning. it has evolved to be home of some of prestigious event — the 2012 prize For more information on Agribi- North America’s finest rodeo action as pool will total $10,000. tion, go to www.agribition.com. Tick- well. The competition gives spectators a ets are available online at www.tick- A working cowboy puts his horse through the paces at last year’s Premier Select Each year, Agribition hosts the chance to witness the skills of some of etmaster.ca and at the Brandt Centre Ranch Horse Competition and Sale. Many of the horses that compete are later Canadian Cowboys’ Association Canada’s finest working horses. The Box Office. offered in the sale. photo: submitted Finals Rodeo — the biggest, most exciting and most prestigious semi- pro rodeo competition in the country. “The rodeo athletes who come to Regina are the best of the best. Over PRESENTS the course of the year, they compete in over 60 rodeos with the top 11 competitors from each event making it to the Canadian Cowboys’ Asso- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ciation Finals Rodeo,” said Marty Sey- mour, CEO of Agribition. 2012 CPRA YEAR END The Canadian Cowboys’ Asso- ciation has come a long way since its WINNERS & CFR QUALIFIERS early days in the 1960s. Carl Barrett was in the room the day the asso- ciation was formed. “It all started by THE ROSTER OF 2012 CFR CONTESTANTS a storekeeper who had an interest in • 2012 Saddle Bronc of the Year is Wayne Vold’s Pedro HAS BEEN FINALIZED: the sport. He wasn’t even an active SADDLE BRONC LADIES BARREL RACING participant; he just wanted to see • 2012 Bareback Horse of the Year is Calgary Stampede’s, Special Delivery 1 GEIGER RYLAN (36) ...... $39,548.07 1 PIERCE CARLEE RAE (15) ...... $32,382.96 something get started,” Barrett said. 2 BUTTERFIELD LUKE (34) ...... $33,668.86 2 RUST LEE ANN (20) ...... $27,018.59 3 ROBERTS CRANNA (38) ...... $25,620.04 Today the association has over 700 • 2012 Bull of the Year is Kesler Rodeo 3 BERRY JIM (40) ...... $28,023.17 Company’s 4 KELTS SAM (33) ...... $27,827.86 4 LOCKHART LISA (18) ...... $17,168.64 members who annually compete for 5 FLUNDRA DUSTIN (20) ...... $24,144.94 5 MCKENZIE RYLEE (36) ...... $15,149.16 6 CHURCHILL TRULA (23) ...... $14,796.66 a million dollars in cash and prizes, • 2012 Stock Contractor of the Year 6 THOMSON KYLE (35) ...... $20,778.53 The Calgary Stampede 7 RUDOLF BRAD (17) ...... $18,496.80 7 MAYS BRENDA (15) ...... $14,339.33 with prizes at this year’s Agribition 8 CORRINGTON TYLER (17) ...... $13,011.95 8 SEARS LINDSAY (19) ...... $13,700.06 expected to top $125,000. • 2012 Tie Down Horse of the Year - 9 DAINES DENVER (16) ...... $12,592.74 9 BUFF GAYLENE (31) ...... $13,042.51 Pincher owned by Chad Johnson; 10 HAUSAUER DUSTY (36) ...... $12,206.36 10 CSABAY NANCY (33) ...... $12,336.47 11 HANSEN ADEL (35)...... $11,712.70 Barrett notes that “in the early 11 JOHNSON CHET (25) ...... $11,968.18 • SteerWrestling Horse of the Year – 12 MATHER STEFFANIE (39) ...... $11,106.82 days, we were all real cowboys; that is, 12 MESTON JUSTIN (42) ...... $11,876.31 Pistol - owned by Clayton Moore; most competitors had regular jobs in TR HEADER • Barrel Horse with the Most Heart – BAREBACK 1 BIRD DUSTIN (15) ...... $15,101.44 the cattle industry. Today, you could 1 LAVALLEY DUSTY (23) ...... $34,299.21 Mooney -owned by Cranna Roberts; 2 MCFADDEN ROLAND (36) ...... $14,446.43 find anyone from a school teacher to a 2 VOLD JAKE (23) ...... $23,263.52 3 SIMPSON LEVI (33) ...... $13,067.33 3 MARSHALL JAKE (35) ...... $23,092.42 lawyer involved in the sport.” • Team Roping Head Horse of the Year - 4 CRAWFORD CHARLY (11) ...... $11,964.83 Stetson - owned by Levi Simpson 4 LAIT MATT (35) ...... $20,471.45 5 BUHLER CLINT (33) ...... $11,161.59 That’s not to say the association 5 YOUNG JOSIAH (15) ...... $18,047.41 6 ULLERY CLAY (34) ...... $10,964.53 has lost touch with its agricultural • Team Roping Healing Horse of the Year - 6 SOLBERG MICHAEL (28) ...... $17,126.94 7 ROBSON JEFF (38) ...... $10,591.45 Dunny - owned by Rocky Ross. 7 VEZAIN JR (15) ...... $15,885.75 8 MADDOX CLINT (40) ...... $9,668.86 roots. The McDermits from Southey, 8 LAYE CLINT (22) ...... $15,292.17 9 DEPAOLI STEELE (41) ...... $9,158.79 Saskatchewan are a farm fam- CONTRACT ACT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS 9 BUNNEY CLAYTON (39) ...... $14,693.21 10 SIMPSON CHASE (40) ...... $8,743.82 • Comedy Act Crash Cooper 10 TAYPOTAT TY (22) ...... $13,818.81 11 DODDS JORDAN (41) ...... $8,675.35 ily whose children have become avid 11 HAVENS JASON (15) ...... $10,923.08 12 LILLICO MARTY (37) ...... $8,604.77 • Dress Act Niki Flundra 12 WHEELER JASON (30) ...... $8,055.33 rodeo competitors. Their son Kyrell TR HEELER and daughters Shayana and Shalayne • Rodeo Announcer, Brett Gardiner BULL RIDING 1 EAVES PAUL (15) ...... $14,657.72 have grown up around horses and • Committee of the Year awards went to 1 POZZOBON TY (27)...... $33,899.49 2 ROBERTSON JOHN (33) ...... $13,067.32 2 SCHIFFNER SCOTT (34) ...... $33,280.57 3 DALLYN ROCKY (31) ...... $12,625.98 cattle and have developed a passion Ponoka, Alberta (large event), La Crete, 3 TURNER JODY (30) ...... $28,853.18 4 BUHLER JEREMY (35) ...... $12,027.03 for competitive rodeo. Alberta (medium event), Maple Creek, 4 BYRNE TANNER (33) ...... $28,839.68 5 COOPER JIM ROSS (11) ...... $11,964.84 Saskatchewan (small event). 5 BUTTAR DAKOTA (36) ...... $26,499.60 6 WHYTE KLAY (38) ...... $10,591.43 7 JOHNSON CHAD (39) ...... $9,790.55 Like any major sport, rodeo 6 HILL BEAU (33) ...... $26,158.62 8 BOOTH TRAVIS (40) ...... $9,668.85 requires dedication and discipline. • Most improved ground honors (determined 7 GREEN GARRETT (32)...... $24,968.55 by the barrel racers) went to La Crete, 9 RICHARD RHEN (17) ...... $9,434.85 Mother Tamara McDermit says the 8 BESPLUG CHAD (20) ...... $24,704.45 10 WILSON RILEY (31) ...... $9,197.79 Alberta (large), Maple Creek, 9 EDGE DENTON (27) ...... $22,009.02 family can travel as much as 2,000 11 SCHREINER KEVIN (39) ...... $8,755.05 Saskatchewan (medium) and Dawson 10 PANKEWITZ TYLER (25) ...... $21,981.33 12 RUTHERFORD SPENCER (39) ...... $8,743.80 kilometres in a weekend. Creek, British Columbia (small). 11 TURNER STEVEN (41) ...... $20,865.11 “The kids have had to get used to a 12 MEZEI DEVON (33) ...... $20,274.59 NOVICE SADDLE BRONC 2012 CANADIAN FINALS RODEO PERSONNEL 1 GREEN LAYTON ...... $8,389.49 life of sleeping and doing their home- TIE-DOWN ROPING • Pick-Up men Gary Rempel & Jason Resch 2 NEELY COLE ...... $5,212.55 work in the vehicle,” Tamara says. 1 HANCHEY SHANE (16) ...... $36,042.84 3 ELLIOTT CLAY ...... $4,338.62 • Bull fi ghting Scott Byrne and Jesse Byrne 2 COOPER CLIF (15) ...... $26,862.22 “We travel all over North America and 4 PEEK JOSHUA (18) ...... $17,715.43 NOVICE BAREBACK meet all sorts of great people from as • Brett Monea as alternate Maxine Baird and 5 HOFER LOGAN (30) ...... $15,872.55 1 BILTON DYLAN ...... $6,355.93 Brenda Vold 6 JOHNSON CHAD (42) ...... $15,800.77 2 LAMB KODY ...... $5,335.97 far away as Australia. It’s our rodeo 7 ROBINSON CLINT (22) ...... $15,288.83 3 STEMO JACOB ...... $3,840.23 family — that’s what it’s all about.” 8 VEST STETSON (24) ...... $15,166.80 9 POLE MURRAY (37) ...... $14,996.12 STEER RIDING The Canadian Cowboys’ Associa- 10 BOUCHARD ALWIN (40) ...... $13,699.09 1 SCHMIDT KAGEN ...... $6,647.89 tion Finals Rodeo runs November 20 11 DEPAOLI STEELE (43) ...... $13,626.86 2 SMELTZER GRIFFIN ...... $5,438.08 12 CASSIDY CURTIS (37) ...... $13,204.30 3 FUCHS GUNNAR ...... $4,969.00 - 24 at 7 p.m. in the Brandt Centre. 4 BIEVER LOGAN ...... $4,839.65 Canadian Western Agribition STEER WRESTLING 5 THOMSON K’S ...... $2,991.24 6 AYKROYD COLE ...... $2,562.26 is also pleased to once again invite 1 CASSIDY CODY (36) ...... $20,915.37 2 MILAN TANNER (28) ...... $20,803.33 guests to the Brandt Centre to wit- ALL-AROUND 3 REEVES MATT (16) ...... $17,392.72 1 THOMSON KYLE ...... $27,228.44 ness a wide range of equestrian events 4 FLOYD CHASON (20) ...... $16,111.65 showcased throughout the week. 5 HAYS JD (43) ...... $16,111.51 HIGH POINT 6 HANKEL ZANE (43) ...... $16,045.04 1 PEEK JOSHUA ...... $30,303.22 Each year Agribition plays host to 7 MOORE CLAYTON (26) ...... $15,231.85 one of the nation’s most respected 8 KOHORST COLEMAN (31) ...... $14,897.86 PERMIT 9 REAY TRAVIS (42) ...... $14,716.07 1 MARSHALL KY ...... $11,235.65 forums for ranch horses — Canada’s 10 SMITH WYATT (18) ...... $13,869.16 Premier Select Ranch Horse Compe- 11 PUGH TRYGVE (43) ...... $13,749.75 ROOKIE tition and Sale on November 23. 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conference Temple Grandin featured speaker at conference 31st Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference coming to Red Deer in January By Robyn Moore

he Horse Breeders and Own- ers Conference is celebrating T its 31st anniversary this Janu- ary 11 - 13 at the Sheraton Hotel (for- merly the Capri) in Red Deer, Alberta. The conference starts on January 11th with an “Open Barn” recep- tion in the Exhibit Hall at 7 p.m. The reception is free for anyone to attend and look around the equine trade show, which boasts over 60 sponsor booths. Frank Merrill will kick off Saturday morning’s session at 8:40 a.m. He has been involved in the horse industry for over 50 years. Along with his wife, American Frank Merrill is well-known Robin, the Merrill’s operated a com- in the Quarter Horse, racing, cutting, mercial breeding farm, Windward roping, and cowhorse disciplines. Stud Ltd., in Purcell, Oklahoma for photo: submitted 40 years until selling the business to the Cowan family of Havre, Montana biographical film, Temple Grandin, in in October of 2006. Currently, Mer- 2010, she was listed in the Time 100 rill serves as co-CEO of Cowan Select list of the 100 most influential people Horses LLC at Windward Stud Ltd. in the world in the Heroes category. He has bred, owned and raised Internationally recognized speak- champion American Quarter Horses ers are coming in from all over Can- World-renowned professor and speaker Temple Grandin from Colorado State University is one of the featured speakers. photo: Submitted that have won honours in racing, ada and the United States: cutting, reining, reined cowhorse, roping, and halter events. Merrill’s • Dr. Bob Coleman — Is my Horse mare Holme Maid ran third in the too Fat? and Managing Horses on 1978 All American Futurity. Frank Pasture also owned and exhibited two AQHA • Dr. Temple Grandin — Hall of Fame horses, Miss Jim 45 Understanding Horse Behaviour and Royal Santana. • Frank Merrill — Preserving and In addition, Frank has owned, Perpetuating the Future of the managed, or syndicated over 95 Equine Industry stallions and bred and cared for • Dr. Peter W. Physick-Sheard — over 25,000 mares. He has acted as Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances in agent for sales of countless num- Horses bers of horses, representing many • Dr. Joe Bertone — Equine of the leading breeders and owners Sleep and Recumbent Sleep in the horse industry. Frank is an Deprivation in Horses active non-pro competitor with over • Christy Landwehr — Marketing $440,000 in lifetime earnings in the Equine Business NCHA cutting events. • Dr. Matt Randall — Alternative Australian Dan James has trav- Therapies as Adjuncts to elled the world to gain knowledge and Traditional Medicine experience working with horses. He • Dr. Sharon Spier — Genetic travelled to Hokkaido Japan where Implications of Cloning he spent several months breaking • Dr. Saundra TenBroeck — horses, then to Celina, Texas, U.S. Maximizing the Financial Return working for renowned cutting trainer from Broodmares Punk Carter. On returning to Austra- • Dr. Michel Levy — Is my lia, Dan then spent six years working Horse Lame or is it Neurologic: on a 1.5-million acre cattle station in Recognizing the Early Signs of WA — Liveringa Station. It is here Neurologic Diseases that Dan was responsible for the • Dr. Stephen Peters — The Horse’s breeding, breaking and general main- Brain and Nervous System and tenance of up to 200 horses on the How Learning and Memory Occur station. The entertainment shows in the Horse’s Brain and liberty clinics that Dan now con- • Panel (Ron Anderson, Shauna ducts all started as a bit of fun enter- Cook, John Scott, Frank Merrill) taining guests on that ranch. He was — Understanding Today’s Horse a member of Team Australia that won Market the 2012 Road to the Horse. • Dr. Lynne Sandmeyer — Equine Saturday evening provides a Vision and Recognizing Ocular chance to network and socialize with Disease in the Horse wine, dessert and live entertainment. • Dan James — Training at Liberty The conference continues until Sunday afternoon, which closes with Tickets for the Horse Breeders and the Fred Pearce Memorial Lecture Owners Conference are $105, $90 given this year by Dr. Temple Gran- for additional registrants when pre- din. registering. Registration can be done Dr. Grandin is an American doc- online at www.albertahorseindustry. tor of animal science and professor at ca. Registrations will also be accepted Colorado State University, bestselling at the door for $105 a person. author, and consultant to the live- The Horse Breeders and Owners stock industry on animal behaviour. Conference is an annual event orga- As a person with high-functioning nized by the Horse Industry Asso- autism, Grandin is also noted for her ciation of Alberta and sponsored by work in autism advocacy and is the a generous group of equine organiza- inventor of the squeeze machine, tions and businesses. For more infor- designed to calm hypersensitive peo- mation, please visit www.alberta- ple. The subject of an award-winning horseindustry.ca 32 HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM ASSOCIATION NEWS

Alberta Equestrian Federation Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club The Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club hosted their first APHA approved Trail Ride and Out- door Trail Challenge Competition on June 30 and July 1 at Trails End Guest Ranch (Lyle and Chris Benz) in the beautiful Arm River Valley. The weekend event was open to all breeds of horses and ages of riders. The facilities easily accommodated campers and RV’s and boasts a motel, showers and cabin rental options. One of the highlights of the weekend came after the trail ride and during the heavy heat of the afternoon when several riders took their horses for a swim. Lyle advised everyone to ride with a simple halter and lead rope and to take it slow with their horses. Wondering down the river- bed towards the swim hole gave horses a chance to become acquainted with the feel of water Alberta team members: Augusta Marit, Alanna Marsden, Kristy Mytrash and Meagan Beunder. all around them. Some horses loved it so much they played hippopotamus and would plunge their whole heads under water as they swam with just their eyes peeking out. The ranch staff The Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships (CIEC) is an Equine Canada sanc- set up a beautiful steak supper with all the fixings. Following supper, folks saddled up and tioned competition that includes the disciplines of dressage, jumping and reining. Classes rode over to the large outdoor arena where a mounted shooting demonstration took place. are for both junior and adult riders, and offer the opportunity for competitors to test their This was a good opportunity for people to expose their horse to the gun fire and see how skills against their peers from across Canada. The 2012 championships were held in Bromont, they would react. Later that evening after horses were fed, watered and put to bed, everyone Quebec on Sept. 21-23 and had nine provinces participate. Jump Alberta and the Alberta gathered round the huge bonfire to listen to a trio of talented local musicians play guitars and Equestrian Federation were very proud to have a jumper team represent Alberta this year. banjo and sing songs. The Open Trail Challenge took place on Sunday with a total of 40 riders The team consisted of two junior riders and two senior riders as well as a chef d’equipe, a signed up to compete in four separate divisions. A huge thank you goes out to the Trails End discipline coach and a team coach. Meagan Beunder received a seventh place ribbon as well Guest Ranch for their hospitality, and to all the judges, sponsors, and volunteers. The Second as the sportsmanship award and Augusta Marit received a ninth and 10th place ribbon. The Annual Trail Ride and Outdoor Trail Challenge with take place on July 20 & 21, 2013 once again 2012 CIEC was a great experience for Team Alberta and also provided the opportunity to visit at the beautiful Trails End Guest Ranch. Check the Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club website the eastern part of the country. www.saskpainthorse.com for future updates on the next big challenge.

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Club members do anything with their mules that any horse would do, and sometimes even better as recently exhibited by the talented mule know as Ruger, owned, ridden and shown by Club Director, Russ Shandro of Vegreville, Alta. Competiting against 22 horses, manouvering through, in and around various challenging obstacles in a timed event, Russ and Ruger won The Stone Bridge drivers hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Meal and Drive on a beautiful the Working Mountain Horse Competition held on September 28 at Kingman, Alta. They also September day at the Eagle Ridge Ranch west of Bowden, Alta. During the summer shows the emerged as the overall winner as they earned the highest score in the two separate competi- volunteers help out with many jobs such as measuring and setting up cones and recording tions. Check out our website for our list of events coming up and for informative articles that and timing in the obstacles. Without them the shows could not run and every one of the will answer all your questions on mules and donkeys. We would love to hear from you! volunteers are very much appreciated by the drivers and directors! www.albertadonkeyandmule.com. www.stonebridgedrivingclub.com

Wild Rose Draft Horse Association Alberta Paint Horse Club Equi-Fair at the 2012 Masters Tournament at Spruce Meadows was reconfigured this year so the breed booths were in the riding hall adja- cent to the indoor demon- stration ring. The American Paint Horse Booth was the first booth in the Line-up and attracted many new and returning fans. The booth was updated with a full size canvass backdrop of gallop- ing Paint Horses, professional signage for American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and Alberta Paint Horse Kate Bresee with ‘Iza Lil Jazz’ greeting the crowd after the Paint Club (APHC), two handsome horse breed demonstration at Spruce Meadows. embroidered directors chairs, Metheringham Upton Hamlet, one of the equine world’s most talked about horses, was Cham- and a wide screen TV and DVD player. The new handout posters on Colours and Patterns pro- pion Stallion and winner of the magnificent King George V Challenge Cup at England’s 2012 vided by APHA proved immensely popular with the crowd. Breed demonstrations were held National Shire Horse Show. Sixty-nine stallions from England, Wales, Holland, Switzerland and two times/day in the indoor ring in the riding hall. A five-minute oral script was presented Sweden contested the honour. Seen above, coming and going, this 18.2 hand athlete can by Colleen Samela during the Live Demonstrations. The script included details about APHA motor. He wastes no energy rope walking or paddling in front as his tight hocks rise and fall registration requirements, the Paint Horse’s characteristics, colours and markings, the history like pistons powering him ahead. No grass cutters, Shire stallions bred in England and Wales of the Association and the Regional Clubs, the World Championship Show and the many have sold in record numbers to Europe this past decade. Shire stallions in Europe are siring different classes that are offered at APHA shows. Following the live demonstrations, the Paint Sport Horses. Many bucking horses bred by the Calgary Stampede descend from a Shire stal- Horses and their riders and handlers interacted with the public on the grass area outside the lion employed in their breeding program. riding hall. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 33 ASSOCIATION NEWS

University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine Canadian Quarter Horse Association This past September, Horses Canada was one of All Field Editor Crystal 15 countries who McPeak attended Vet-U-Can participated at the at the University of Calgary 2012 American Veterinary Medicine, a public Quarter Horse Youth open house to get a glimpse World Cup held July of the UCVM facility and 21 to 29, in Kreuth, provided a great way for Germany. Canada their students to interact and won four gold & two share through live animal bronze individual displays, interactive exhibits medals. Rianna Sto- and educational events. rey from Cambridge, The Vet-U-Can open house Ont. won 2 cham- offered a fun area and child pionship buckles in friendly activities. Students Hunt Seat Equitation were available to explain and as well as trophy answer questions about the spurs as the overall veterinary profession and Reserve High Point Back row (l to r): Della Cryderman, Stefanie Lepp, Brittany Ruecker, animal health. Tours of the Rider. Haley Stradling Amanda Daly, Haley Stradling, Laura Anne Berensci, Quinn Brandt, Karen facility were offered. Some of of Aldergrove, B.C. Westerback, Megan Daly, Carly Epp Front row: Rianna Storey, Joannie the highlights were emer- won 2 championship Backes. Photo courtesy of Jessie Godin gency and critical care, blow buckles in cutting. darting, a lameness locator The Right Luke, donated by Chloe Shaw-Jackson, drawn by Team Canada and ridden by demonstration on horses, several team members, was the Reserve High Point Horse of YWC 2012. Team Canada finished proper bandaging of a horses in fourth place, with 98 total points. Team Italy was first with 144 points; Team Germany was leg, and a Respiratory Scope second with 134 points; Team New Zealand was third with 110 points; and Team USA was fifth (DRS) demonstration on Naomi Crabtree, a UCVM student, is observing and teaching Kari with 92 points horses and horse simulators. Pedder how to properly wrap a horse’s leg. PHOTO: Crystal mcpeak

Chinook Team Penning Association Chinook penners, attending at least eight of the 15 Canmark Roofing #10 Class – scheduled shows in 2012, had the opportunity to ride Craig & Jaycee Spangler, Cory Bond at the Regional Finals in Claresholm, September 8. Hi-Pt. #10 Rider – Kurt Robson With $28,000 added, pay-outs totaled over $70,000!! As well, the winning teams in every class took home Rolling Mix Concrete #7 Class – Lindy Barron, custom silver Becker Buckles and the Hi-Point Rider in Drew Parker, Carrie Patton the Open, #10, #7 and #5 Classes earned the custom Hi-Poin t#7 Rider – Sonya DiStefano Becker Silver Spurs! 345 teams competed on that O’Reilly O’Rena #5 Class – Ray Antony, beautiful, warm sunny week-end. To see full results J.R. Johnstone, Ev Prestie and pictures of the following lucky winners, visit chinookpenning.com Hi-Point #5 Rider – Ray Antony The Mill Store Open Class: Hamilton International Consulting Youth Classes Hugh McPherson, Brian Dick, Pat Boliin Senior – Josie Abraham, Clayton Mason, Hope Poole Hi-Pt. Open Rider – Hugh McPherson Junior – Kody, Brooklyn and Dean Palin Pajak Engineering Ltd. Open – Dusty Wigemyr, Canmark Roofing #10 Class Regional Final Champions (l to r): Kurt Robson — #10 Hi- Josie Abraham, Les Marsh Pt. Rider; Craig Spangler, Jaycee Spangler and Cory Bond with sponsor Rick Bond.

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battle of breeds Canadian Pinto Horse Association his year at the Battle of the Breeds at Spruce Meadows, Team Pinto consisted of Roxane Wenstrom and Whis- T peringrecklessgal, Lyle Peterman and Kolor Kode, Hope Enders and Sweetheart and myself, Shannon Morin and SVP Bears Magic Dots. Thursday morning, bright and early, was the start to the Battle with Compulsaries. Two team members must compete in a dressage test, one ridden and one driven. Hope and Kode went in first and performed a beautiful test, next was myself and Magic driving. After I finished my test and was so happy with Magic, I cried. Team Pinto got called for sixth place... my first Spruce Meadows ribbon and I bawled like a baby. Later that afternoon was Jepardy Jumping with Lyle and Kode and Hope and Sweetheart. Lyle went in first and scored at 350 with only one jump down and added another 100 points with the jeopardy jump. Hope was next and finished with 350 points as well. For those that were there it was amazing to watch... Kode is about 16.1 HH and Sweetheart is 12.2 HH (most of those jumps were taller than her). Team Pinto fin- ishes in first place with a total of 800 points. And yes I was so proud I cried!!! Team Pinto finished the day in first place. Friday morning was the start of Precision Driving and Magic and I were in the ring again and after a rocky finish we ended with 200 points. Hope and Sweetheart had a successful run with 310 for an overall team placing of eighth, not bad for both of our first precision courses!! Barrels was up next with Roxane and Reckless and Hope and Sweetheart. First round every one goes and then the top six teams return for the finals. Team Pinto finished the first round in first and after an unfortunate barrel knock down we landed in third over all! Team Pinto finished the day in second place. Saturday morning was the final event of Jeopardy Trail. Roxane and Reckless and Hope and Sweetheart were at it again, finishing with an exciting 135 and 275 respectively and a team finish of seventh. After an exciting few days of competition, Team Canadian Pinto finished with our best showing ever of fourth place. I was so proud of our team, we worked together in every way, whether early morning or late evening feedings, clean- ing stalls, helping each other tack up and most of all the sup- port we gave each other, from screaming cheers from the side of the ring, hugs that came with highs and lows and of course making fun of my tears and I did do a lot of that. I can’t wait for next year! — Shannon Morin

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nightly nightly adults: $20 7pm nightly kids (10-17): $10 he Alberta Equestrian Sense for Human Potential.” Addi- kids under 10 free Federation is hosting its tional breakout sessions include: supporting: Annual Conference on Dave Watt “Backcountry PONOKA HIGH SCHOOL RODEO T November 16-18, 2012 at the First Aid” ACADEMY AND THE WOLF CREEK Delta Calgary South Hotel. This Nettie Barr “Equine Safe SCHOOL DISTRICT’S HIGH event has been organized to cre- Handling Procedures” SCHOOL ATHLETICS PROGRAM ate a sense of community within Dean Kozak “Long Term Athlete the equine industry amongst AEF Development” members and the general eques- Tara Gamble “AEF Bits of News” trian public to enjoy. The conference will include The event kicks off on Friday, breakfast, lunch and all breaks November 16 with an AEF special for its delegates. A banquet will general meeting, a meet and greet be held Saturday, November 17 with the AEF board of directors which will include a buffet din- Acclaimed horse trainer and speaker and conference registration. ner, awards presentations, and Chris Irwin will be delivering the key- The Saturday keynote speakers live entertainment from the band note speech on Saturday and Sunday. and topics include: “Fast Times.” Chris Irwin “Think Horse, Speak The conference will also be host- Horse & Be the Better Horse” ing a silent auction to assist with This equestrian themed week- Russ Dantu “If good customer funding for the AEF “Live Outside end is intended to “Inspire, Moti- december 30th december 31st service is common sense, why isn’t the Box” youth program. This pro- vate and Educate” its delegates saddle bronc futurity canada’s ultimate cowboy it common practice!” gram encourages youth to spend who all share a common passion. and bareback riding championship Mike King “Risk Management and less time in front of the TV and For more information, please school 16 of Canada’s top all-around contestants Insurance Solutions for the Equine computer and spend more time contact Nicole Worthylake, Mar- looking for young men interested in will be competing in a minimum of 3 rodeo getting a closer look and learning events to compete for the title of Canada’s Community” outside being active with their keting Coordinator at marketing@ about the art of bareback riding ultimate cowboy location: ponoka ag. event center Sunday’s keynote speaker will equine partners. The program, pre- albertaequestrian.com or 403-253- also be with the world renowned viously funded by a grant, is now 4411 ext. 5. Or to register please Chris Irwin with his topic, “Horse solely funded from donations. visit www.albertaequestrian.com HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • NOVEMBER 2012 35 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Lakeland Rodeo Association Canadian Cowboys Association INCLUDING: WAPELLA, SK, ST ROSE, MB, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LRA SHOWDOWN 2012 WINNERS! EXCLUDING: WARMAN, SK, SADDLE BRONC SEASON LEADER: MARK O’DEMPSEY LADIES BARREL RACING SEASON LEADER: ALL AROUND STEER WRESTLING NOVICE BULL RIDING SADDLE BRONC CHAMPION: MARK O’DEMPSEY REBECCA BEEBE 1 HARDEN JOSH ...... $7,438.79 1 MILLER JUST ...... $11,662.59 1 MOEN JB ...... $1,548.36 SADDLE BRONC HORSE OF THE YEAR: LADIES BARREL RACING CHAMPION: RENE LECLERCQ 2 UDAL SHELTON ...... $6,588.94 2 REAY TRAVIS ...... $10,032.41 2 IRELAND AUS ...... $935.64 3 WEESE ROD ...... $3,890.68 3 ANDERSON WA ...... $773.72 609 GOOD BYE BOB (JOHN DUFFY) LADIES BARREL RACING HORSE OF THE YEAR: 3 WALKER DUST ...... $7,969.69 4 SIGFUSSON S ...... $5,969.68 SADDLE BRONC HORSE OF THE FINALS: CHILI DOG OWNED BY REBECCA PARADIS CANADIAN HIGH POINT AWARD LADIES BREAKAWAY ROPING 609 GOOD BYE BOB (JOHN DUFFY) JUNIOR BARREL RACING SEASON LEADER: VAL FREY 1 SIGFUSSON SCOTT . . . .$19,646.28 5 BROWN SHANE ...... $5,391.71 1 KAWALEZ LIN ...... $1,666.12 BAREBACK SEASON LEADER: KYLE GOLINSKY JUNIOR BARREL RACING CHAMPION: SAM SMITH 2 MILLER JUSTIN ...... $12,815.40 2 LANGMAN COD ...... $1,541.46 3 WILLIAMSON SHAWN . .$12,657.75 LADIES BARREL RACING 3 EHGOETZ CAN ...... $1,439.11 BAREBACK CHAMPION: COLE GOODINE JUNIOR BARREL RACING HORSE OF THE YEAR: 1. ROSS CHRIST ...... $12,992.37 BAREBACK HORSE OF THE YEAR: ANNIE OWNED BY VAL FREY SADDLE BRONC 2. KNUDSEN DAN ...... $11,172.01 LADIES POLE BENDING 012 BOOTLACE (JOHN DUFFY) TEAM ROPING SEASON LEADER: 1 THOMPSON KI ...... $9,541.97 3. MATHER STEF ...... $10,636.11 1 REATH JAYMI ...... $3,014.84 BAREBACK HORSE OF THE FINALS: MURDOCK KEITH(HEADER) & KODY POTTS (HEELER) 2 COX CLINTON ...... $9,027.64 4. MOEN JANET ...... $10,363.34 2 BROCK JESSI ...... $2,652.36 3 WATT COLEMA ...... $7,256.33 3 WALLACE ANN ...... $2,299.08 SP SHOW STOPPER (RED ROAD RODEO) TEAM ROPING CHAMPION: 5. NACE ROBBI ...... $9,964.52 4 TENNANT JER ...... $6,732.89 BULL RIDING SEASON LEADER: BILLY WEST MURDOCK KEITH (HEADER) & KODY POTTS (HEELER) 5 WATT KEIFER ...... $6,136.12 TR HEELER BULL RIDING CHAMPION: TY PARKINSON TEAM ROPING HEAD HORSE OF THE YEAR: JUNIOR STEER RIDING 1 MCLEOD SCOT ...... $8,638.89 1 JANS NOLAN ...... $2,214.04 BULLRIDING BULL OF THE YEAR: R10 RIO (JOHN DUFFY) ACE OWNED BY MURDOCK KEITH BAREBACK 2 CHAPPEL BRA ...... $8,289.07 TEAM ROPING HEEL HORSE OF THE YEAR: 1 STRUTT CLAY ...... $8,443.16 2 RESCH BRADY ...... $1,424.57 3 WILSON R...... $8,174.36 BULLRIDING BULL OF FINALS: 2 BERTRAM BRA ...... $7,157.50 3 CUTLER CHAN ...... $1,417.91 4 BROWNLEE GA , SK . . . . .$7,183.44 688 BABY MOO (TRACH RODEO) BULLET OWNED BY TYREL GORDON 3 TUCK MICHAE ...... $7,150.47 5 DRAKE KENT ...... $7,015.11 TIE DOWN ROPING SEASON LEADER: CHRIS VERHUN FASTEST TIME: 4.7 MURDOCK KEITH/KODY POTTS 4 BERTSCH DAN ...... $5,929.15 JUNIOR GIRLS BARREL RACING 5 KOOPMAN MON ...... $5,603.44 TR HEADER TIE DOWN ROPING CHAMPION: BILL MELANEY NOVICE HORSE RIDING SEASON LEADER: COLEMAN KELTS 1 YARSHENKO M ...... $5,875.23 1 ULLERY CLAY ...... $9,281.21 NOVICE HORSE RIDING CHAMPION: BRADFORD TRENERRY TIE DOWN ROPING HORSE OF THE YEAR: BULL RIDING 2 PANA NICOLE ...... $3,222.56 2 MCLEOD TUFT ...... $8,638.89 BUCK OWNED BY JIM GUNSCH JUNIOR BULLRIDING SEASON LEADER: LONNIE WEST 1 COVERCHUK C ...... $9,364.17 3 PETERS CASS ...... $2,926.34 3 CHAPPEL KYL ...... $8,289.07 FASTEST TIME: 7.8 BILL MELANEY JUNIOR BULLRIDING CHAMPION: LONNIE WEST 2 GINNIS KORY ...... $6,803.90 4 NICKOLSON T ...... $6,606.08 3 LEHMANN DUS ...... $6,338.52 NOVICE BAREBACK 5 TRAYNOR VIN ...... $6,536.60 STEER WRESTING SEASON LEADER: JERRY STOJAN JUNIOR STEER RIDING SEASON LEADER: KAGEN SCHMIDT 4 FLOYD CODY ...... $5,729.76 1 CHAPLAIN LU ...... $1,874.50 JUNIOR STEER RIDING CHAMPION: KAGEN SCHMIDT STEER WRESTLING CHAMPION: GLEN ALLEN NASH 5 HODGSON TEA ...... $5,658.73 2 LINK LANE ...... $1,021.25 PERMIT STEER WRESTLING HORSE OF THE YEAR: MAJOR OWNED PEEWEE BARREL RACING SEASON LEADER: PAIGE MANNING 3 MAINES WYAT ...... $804.54 1 DODGINGHORSE BRE . . .$1,374.30 BY LAYNE DELEMONT/PETE OWNED BY DERRIC LAYE COWBOY OF THE YEAR: BUTCH MATKEA TIE DOWN ROPING 1 WILLIAMSON ...... $9,760.89 ROOKIE STEER WRESTLING HAZING HORSE OF THE YEAR: ALL-AROUND COWBOY: MURDOCK KEITH 2 SIGFUSSON S ...... $9,566.79 NOVICE SADDLE BRONC 1 BERTSCH DANTAN . . . . .$8,075.12 CHESTER OWNED BY JESSE LAWES ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: BILLY WEST 3 DUNHAM BRUC ...... $7,379.22 1 BREDHAUER J ...... $2,472.96 FASTEST TIME: 4.3 RUDY NIEBORG FINALS TRAILER WINNER: RENE LECLERCQ 4 SWITZER BLA ...... $6,618.99 2 SWANSON JOR ...... $1,377.87 LADIES BARREL RACING ROOKIE 5 POPESCUL JE ...... $5,813.28 3 DOENZ JACE ...... $639.72 1 DOENZ JODI ...... $4,576.25

British Columbia Rodeo Association Foothills Cowboys Association 2012 OVERALL FINAL AUDITED SEASON STANDINGS TOP 5 OVERALL BAREBACK 20X WRANGLER LADIES BARREL RACING ROCK CONSTRUCTION & MINING BAREBACK JUNIOR BULL RIDING TEAM ROPING HEADER/HEELER 1 CASH KERNER ...... $8,538.34 1 LAURA JAMES ...... $6,489.60 JUNIOR BREAKAWAY SEASON LEADER - DYLAN BILTON SEASON LEADER - LONNIE WEST SEASON LEADERS DENTON WIGEMYR 2 JARED MARSHALL ...... $7,067.32 2 JUDY HYDE ...... $6,293.69 1 JAKE GARDNER ...... $1,362.87 1 BILTON DYLAN 2012 FCA CHAMPION 1 WEST LONNIE FCA 2012 CHAMPION & COLTER MCDONALD 3 STEVE HOHMANN ...... $3,225.33 3 MONICA ORAM ...... $3,907.81 2 TROY GERARD ...... $1,000.39 4 DAN KETTER ...... $1,714.43 4 VANESSA LEGGETT ...... $3,739.77 3 KYLE BELL ...... $901.20 2 MYERS JUSTIN 2 JOHNSTON DAYTON 1 LOGAN BONNETT - KEELY BONNETT 5 MATT BATES ...... $1,366.25 5 COLEEN DUGGAN ...... $3,369.72 4 BJ ISNARDY ...... $657.80 3 JAMISON COLE 3 NASH AUSTIN FCA 2012 CHAMPIONS 5 MICOLE MYERS ...... $538.43 4 PATERSON RYAN 4 CLARK SEAN 2 GRADY QUAM - JEFF QUAM SADDLE BRONC GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. 5 MACDONALD TATE 5 RADFORD BROCK 3 TEL FLEWELLING - TYRELL GORDON 1 STEVE HOHMANN ...... $4,983.66 TEAM ROPING – HEADERS GJ RODEO CO ROOKIE ROUGH 1 RYAN MACNAUGHTON ...... $6,189.97 4 SHELBY FOSTER - JENNER MESTON 2 RYLAND DEROSE ...... $3,960.53 HORSE RIDER CALF ROPING LADIES BARREL RACING 5 JORDIE REGEHR - BAILEY BEARSPAW 3 GARRETT MADLEY ...... $3,682.43 2 JOSH CAHILL ...... $4,523.03 1 TYRONE HUNLIN ...... $1665.00 4 WACEY MARR ...... $2,723.81 3 CASH ISNARDY ...... $2,252.84 2 DAVE POTTER ...... $1363.00 SEASON LEADER - SHAWN MILLER SEASON LEADER - BOBBIE GOODWIN 5 KAYLAN EEK...... $1,935.61 4 LEVI SIMPSON (P) ...... $2,226.27 3 RYLAND DEROSE ...... $1111.00 1 PEROZAK MACE 1 ROBERTSON BROOK FCA BULLRIDING 5 GARY NICHOLSON ...... $2,119.26 4 BREE LOW ...... $1010.00 2012 FCA CHAMPION 2012 CHAMPION SEASON LEADER - TY PARKINSON TEAM REGENCY DODGE CHRYSLER 5 KAYLAN EEK...... $879.00 GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. 2 GUNSCH JAMES 2 GOODWIN BOBBIE 1 JAMISON ADAM CHAMPION BULL RIDING TEAM ROPING – HEELERS 3 HEGGIE JUSTIN 3 BOE MONA 2 NEILL TEHIKO 1 MIKE GILL ...... $4,962.09 1 CAREY ISNARDY ...... $5,522.70 NORTHERN HEALTH ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 4 ROBINSON KIRK 4 BEARNES JESSICA 3 PARKINSON TY 2 RYAN JASPER ...... $4,688.00 2 TY LYTTON ...... $5,506.99 1 RYLAND DEROSE ...... $3,960.53 3 JEFF RONEY...... $2,736.55 2 VANESSA LEGGETT ...... $3,739.77 5 ROBINSON BEN 5 MADDOX KALYNN 4 WEST BILLY 3 JEFF WILLS ...... $4,185.63 5 FORSTER BEN 4 CHARLIE ATTRILL ...... $2,614.78 4 KYLE MACNAUGHTON ...... $2,684.98 3 CLAYTON HONEYBOURN . . . . . $3,250.00 5 STEVE HOHMANN ...... $2,200.36 5 JOHN ROBERTSON(P) ...... $1,850.40 4 COLE SCOTT ...... $3,115.04 NOVICE HORSE RIDING JUNIOR BARREL RACING 5 TROY GERARD ...... $2,897.97 SEASON LEADER - DYLAN BILTON SEASON LEADER - KELBY TERRY 150 M & S TIRE / C & T REPAIRS JENNA WILLS MEMORIAL 1 WIK RILEY (BB) FCA 2012 CHAMPION 1 TERRY KELBY CHAMPION TIE DOWN ROPING JUNIOR BARREL RACING ALL AROUND COWGIRL 2 LOWRY QUILLAN (SB) 2 SMITH KENNEDY 1 RILEY ISNARDY ...... $5,019.34 1 LANE WILLS ...... $2,575.82 1 LAURA JAMES ...... $7,632.81 3 GLEESON WYATT (BB) 3 TERRY KIPTY 2 CLAYTON HONEYBOURN . . . . . $3,250.00 2 BACARDI ZIMMERLEE ...... $1,740.17 2 JODY COE ...... $4,075.14 3 BROCK HERMAN ...... $2,918.35 3 TOSHA SEITZ ...... $1,328.97 3 ALLISON EVERETT ...... $3,985.45 4 DEREK MOBBS ...... $2,122.80 4 BRETT WILLS ...... $1,243.77 4 KRISTEN BELL ...... $3,183.34 BOYS STEER RIDING SADDLE BRONC 5 CASH ISNARDY ...... $1,949.33 5 MCKENZIE WILLS ...... $1,121.74 5 RACHELLERodeo HANCOCK ...... $781.41 SEASON LEADER - COOPER ZUR SEASON LEADER - MARK O’DEMPSEY 1 ZUR COOPER FCA 2012 CHAMPION 1 O’DEMPSEY MARK FCA QUESNEL DOOR SHOP / DOWNTOWN PG KLASSIC AUTOBODY PEE WEE ALL AROUND COWBOY 2 JANS NOLAN 2012 CHAMPION TIRE & AUTO STEER WRESTLING BARREL RACING 1 MIKE GILL ...... $6,761.55 1 WADE MCNOLTY ...... $4,249.78 1 TYLER CHERRY ...... $1,044.50 2 RYAN JASPER ...... $5,969.55 3 WEST BRYCE 2 THURSTON WYATT 2 GRANT FOSBERY ...... $3,169.20 2 ELLY FARMER...... $996.50 3 WATERS BEAU 3 COLE SCOTT ...... $3,115.04 3 DYSON LENEVE ...... $904.50 ALL AROUND JUNIOR STEER WRESTLING 4 REINHARDT KEENAN 4 COHORD MASON ...... $3,049.12 4 GRACIE ANTOINE ...... $408.50 1 JAKE GARDNER ...... $2,663.86 SEASON LEADER - DERRIC LAYE 5 DILLMAN BRANDEN 5 RILEY ISNARDY ...... $2,612.07 5 BRIANNA BILLY ...... $386.50 2 BACARDI ZIMMERLEE ...... $1,816.25 1 LAYE BRENDAN FCA 3 KYLE BELL ...... $1,704.71 KD. SPIERS JUNIOR STEER RIDING 2012 CHAMPION BREAKAWAY ROPING 4 KC SPIERS ...... $1,665.39 2 POLLIT TROY 1 KATRINA ILNICKI ...... $3,577.51 1 CLAY WATERHOUSE ...... $1,543.27 5 MCKENZIE WILLS ...... $1,342.19 2 KYLE BELL ...... $2,987.46 2 JAKE GARDNER ...... $1,357.06 3 LAYE DERRIC 3 TROY GERARD ...... $2,752.46 3 KC SPIERS ...... $1,233.19 4 ROY STEPHEN 4 ARCHIE WILLIAMS ...... $2,708.09 4 TRISTAN HOLT ...... $1,156.73 5 NIEBORG RUDY 5 DENISE SWAMPY ...... $2,428.61 5 DUSTIN SPIERS ...... $827.27

Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association Wildrose Rodeo Association CHALLENGE 2012 CHAMPIONS STEER WRESTLING - 40-49 & 50 CALF ROPING 40-49 TEAM ROPING 50-59 2012 CHAMPION: 40-49 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: BAREBACK RIDING STEER WRESTLING SADDLE BRONC RIDING DARCY MILLER STEVE THIESSEN TROY HELMIG & GARRY FECHO RYLEY GILBERTSON SCOTT GUENTHNER MARK O’DEMPSEY 2012 CHAMPION: 50+ CALF ROPING NOVICE HORSE RIDING TEAM ROPING LEON LAYE CALF ROPING 60+ TEAM ROPING 60+ SHAWN MILLER BRADFORD TRENERRY MURDOCK KEITH / KODY POTTS 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: BARREL RACING 40-49 DOUG SHIPTON KAREN DUNCAN & DOUG SHIPTON JR BULLS LADIES BARREL RACING BULL RIDING 2012 CHAMPION: BRIAN SYMINGTON RENE LECLERCQ BILLY WEST NADENE ADIE CALF ROPING 50-59 BAREBACK 50+ 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: JR BREAKAWAY JR BARREL RACING HI-POINT QUALIFIERS AT FINALS BARREL RACING 50-59 BRUCE ROBINSON JOEL STEPHENS TRAVIS SPEER DAKOTA MCIVOR MURDOCK KEITH 2012 CHAMPION: JR STEER RIDING PEEWEE BARREL RACING TWYLLA BRUHN RIBBON ROPING 40-49 BULL RIDING 40-49 KAGEN SCHMIDT TORI GRAHAM 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: BARREL RACING 60+ MARILYN THIESSEN & JOHN BUCHERT 2012 CHAMPION: STEVE THIESSEN LAURETTE COCKBURN RIBBON ROPING 50-59 LADIES BREAKAWAY 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: MARILYN CALLAWAY & SHAWNA BURTON DON KRAFT

MENS BREAKAWAY RIBBON ROPING 60+ 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: BOB HOOD JERRI DUCE & BILL REEDER

CALF ROPING 68+ TEAM ROPING 40-49 2012 CHAMPION: 2012 CHAMPION: LAWRENCE CRAWLER VINCE FLYNN & MARK FLYN

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