MHC Newsletter-April16 9X MHC Newsletter-Jan-Feb16.Qxd

Vol. 44, No. 3 Minnesota Horse Council Newsletter April 2016

APRIL 22-24 MN State Fairgrounds

Goals and Objectives of the Minnesota Horse Council w Promote and/or support equine educational activities w Improve communication in all horse related activities with the general public w Gather information of value to equine related activities w Distribute gathered information as appropriate w Provide expertise, consult Guy McLean and advise Julie Goodnight w Australian Horseman Establish, develop and enhance Horse Master equine trails and other infra- structure and encourage their prudent use 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS President Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 [email protected] 1st Vice President Darrell Mead w 763-420-3697 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Trina Joyce w 612-729-7798 [email protected] Secretary Robert Eversole Anita Howe w Missie Schwartz 612-868-6041 Release-Based Gaited Horsemanship [email protected] TrailMeister Treasurer Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 [email protected] DIRECTORS Barb Anderson Whiteis...612-598-1696 Tim Bonham...... 612-721-1007 Glen Eaton...... 952-356-2090 David Fleischhaker...... 651-402-5512 Kris Kelly...... 612-919-5146 Sue McDonough...... 651-699-8117 Dawn Moore...... 952-949-6659 Kari Newman...... 952-261-2030 Kim Otterson...... 320-412-6389 Doug Persian...... 763-242-5570 Dale Myler Marian Robinson...... 763-588-0297 Yvonne Barteau Bits and Bitting Expert Meg Sax...... 320-761-3990 Dressage Rider 2 For Horse’s Sake April 2016

BREEDS AT THE At the 2016 Expo 2016 EXPO (As of 3/17/16) Come for the horses, vendors, clinicians and rodeos, American Warmblood then stay for the country music! Appaloosa Arabian Hey y'all! It's high time for a Belgian little honky-tonk heaven, Boulonnais and Two Hicks and a Chick Cydesdale will take you there! Two Hicks and a Chick combine Donkey powerful pipes and profes- Foundation Appaloosa sional pickin' with three-part Foundation Quarter Horse honky-tonk harmony! They are a fun-lovin' Acoustic Friesian Trio dishing out all of your Friesian Blood Horse favorite Country tunes. Need Friesian Heritage Horse a little hitch in your giddy- Gypsy up? We never disappoint! Gypsy Cob As individual artists, Ali Gypsy Vanner Gray (vocals), Jeff Becker (vocals, acoustic guitar), and Haflinger Mark Knoll (vocals, electric Half Arabian guitar) have been fixtures on Icelandic the Minnesota music scene for years. Together? Forget about it! The trio formed after Ali was singin' away one sunny Lusitano Saturday afternoon at the Narrows Saloon (Navarre, MN). A mutual friend in the audience Mini Gypsy recommended Jeff sit in on a couple tunes. After some impromptu renditions of Bobby Mini Pinto McGee, Aimee, When You Say Nothing At All, and Small Town Saturday Night, Ali and Jeff Miniature decided the sound was too good to ignore. Jeff called his guitar pickin’ pal, Mark Knoll after one trial rehearsal, Two Hicks and a Chick was born! Morgan Mule ND Badlands Horse Thank you to these Expo Sponsors Nokota Horse Norwegian Fjord Paint Paso Fino Peruvian Paso Pinto POA Quarter Horse Shetland Shire Spotted Saddle Horse Standardbred Tennessee Walker Thoroughbred www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2016 For Horse’s Sake 3 #!$!% &!!#' (!' ')!*+& ', "' ' 3 6 ( 7# = $ 2202027 5 "!'

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

(!= A%! & " ( '!) !'(!' '

<> '===?*#!' -$!?!"# -$! &!' )!=#"!$ ! '<'' :+207+/0:+8/ (" <>!#"!'"* ./2&!- ' ! )!20++02/72 .: <!'/0;/0/ . <!'/1028 -$!*''! -$!&"(!' .//" '/01/ 8*9:$* .+ <!'70/2 . !' 8*9:$* ' -$! *''! ." '10/2 8*9+$* ;!; # $&; " '+ & ( ) 4 ' ( &" 3435 <!' $* * + ,% ! ! www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 4 For Horse’s Sake April 2016 2016 Minnesota Horse Expo PRCA Rodeo Entertainer Rider Kiesner See Rider perform at the PRCA Rodeos at Expo 7 pm Friday and Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. Rider grew up being a fifth generation cowboy. He was competing in youth and Little Britches rodeos as far back as anyone can remember and won his first buckle when he was just 5 years old. He was given a Will Rogers trick roping kit for Christmas when he was 9. Rider pushed the living room furniture back and would watch the instructional video over and over until he had mastered each trick. He started per- forming locally that next summer and began per- forming in professional rodeo by the time he was 11. Rider continues to practice the Cowboy skills of trick roping, gun spinning and whip cracking. In the early days of rodeo, trick roping was held as a competition at most of the biggest rodeos in the nation. Rider competes at the nation's largest competitions for trick roping and gun spinning and at age 24 has already won 2X World Champion All Around Western Performer, 4X World Champion Trick Roper, and 2X World Champion Gun Spinner. Rider has performed in 49 States (needs to do a show in Hawaii) Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, Oman, Dubai, Lebanon, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, France, 4X Wrangler National Finals Rodeo specialty act, 4X Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo specialty act, St. Paul, Oregon and the show Cavalia and also has been nominated PRCA Specialty Act of the year 2x 2014-15.

What will you see at the Minnesota Horse Expo PRCA Rodeo? The seven standard competitions at a rodeo are Saddle Bronc Friday April 22 7:00 pm Box Seat...... $12.00* Riding, Bareback Riding, Bull Riding,Tie Down Roping, Steer Saturday April 23 7:00 pm Reserved A...... $ 9.00* Wrestling, Team Roping and Barrel Racing. The first three Sunday April 24 3:00 pm (Sections 1,2,3,13,14,15) events - Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding and Bull Reserved B...... $ 7.00* Riding - are considered "roughstock" events.The cowboy's FREE Horse Expo PARKING (Sections 16-28) score is equally dependent on not only his performance, but in State Fair Parking Lots Reserved C...... $ 5.00* also the animal's performance.The other competitions are (Sections 4-12) timed events, which means the cowboy (or cowgirl, for the *plus daily Expo admission Barrel Racing) compete against the clock, as well as each other.

www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2016 For Horse’s Sake 5 Antique Horse-Related Display at Expo

VOLUNTEER Be part of the MN Horse Expo Experience!

Every year at the Expo there is a display of antique horse-related items in the MHC booth. This year's theme is antique horse toys. If you would be willing to loan an item (which will be secured When you volunteer as an individual (must be 16 or older) for a at all times), please contact Trina at 612-729-7798 or shift of 4 or more hours, you will receive free admission to the [email protected] Horse Expo on the day you work. Earn Money for your Club! Shop the Hundreds If a group (can be a horse-related group but doesn't need to be) comprised of 10 people (must be 16 or older) agrees to work a of Vendors at Expo minimum of 40 hours during Expo, that group will earn $10 per 4 hour shift for their group (every 4 hours worked = $10, 10 indi- There are a great variety of shopping and informational booths viduals x 40 hours = $100). There is no maximum number of every year at the Expo. There are informational booths for breed individuals or hours. There is no proof of group membership nec- organizations, associations, saddle clubs, education, feed and essary. Spouses, parents or friends of the group member are wel- nutrition, horse camping sites, farrier eduction and supplies, etc. come to volunteer also. Each volunteer receives free admission Services offered include horse training, animal communication, the day they volunteer. It is requested that each group have a pri- chiropractor, fitness/health, cremation, legal and financial servic- mary contact person to contact the Expo volunteer coordinator. es. There is great shopping for you and your horse. For your horse, find information and shop for buildings, fencing, trailers, Each volunteer must check in at the Expo office prior to their trucks, waterers, bedding, stall mats, flagpoles, shelters, saddles, shift AND sign out at the end of the shift. If the volunteer does tack, leather products, grooming supplies, essential oils, clippers, not sign out, the hours will not be credited. Hours must be veri- driving equipment and much more. For yourself, shop apparel, fied as worked by Expo Staff prior to payment. Check will be jewelry, purses, bags, hats, boots, sunglasses, accessories, and mailed after hours are verified. more. For your home, shop for art, pottery, bronzes, iron art, Breyers, etc. Some of the positions available are: Set up on Thursday (free admission will be good for a regular Expo day), Wristbands, This is just a sampling of what you will find visiting the Expo Programs, Merchandise Booth, Coliseum Gates, and Horse vendors. Many of the vendors have been at the Expo for many Rides--some backup leaders and two at the waiver table. As the years. Thank the vendors for helping to support the Expo by event draws closer, there are typically odd positions that are shopping and buying from them. requested from one of the Expo staff, vendors or clinicians. Here's How: Call Missie Schwartz, MN Horse Expo Volunteer Coordinator, Expo Tack Consignment Sale at 952-451-9581 or e-mail her at [email protected] for available jobs and shifts. Bring your no longer needed horse things to the 2016 Minnesota Volunteers should enter through the North Gate after getting Horse Expo and consign them to the 4-H Horse Project volunteer their hand stamped for free admission at the Will Call Booth managed tack and clothing sale. A full range of horse related located just outside the North Gate. Volunteers' names must be items fills the Dairy Building area at this sale: Western and on the Will Call volunteer list to qualify for free admission. If English saddles, bridles, bits, blankets, books, saddle pads, har- your name is not on the list, you will not be allowed the free ness, show clothing, boots, leg wraps, show halters, breast col- admission. Paid entry through another Expo gate will not be lars, grooming supplies, clippers, spurs, hats, helmets….and reimbursed. All volunteers must go to the Expo Office more. Everyone is welcome to consign and buy! Go to (Northwest end of Coliseum) to get their instructions, volunteer www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/projects/animal-sci- T-shirt and to sign in. Children ages 6 and older may accompany ence/horse/expo-tack/index.html for information about when, adult volunteers whose job is handing out programs but must where and how to consign your items. See you there! pay admission. www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 6 For Horse’s Sake April 2016 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL Haven Acres Receives BOARD ELECTS Grant from MHC 2016 OFFICERS Haven Acres received a $3,750 grant from the MN Horse Council to assist in pur- PRESIDENT chasing fencing panels for our outdoor riding arena. Tracy Turner Haven Acres is a mentorship program that addresses the needs of youth ages 9-17 who live with various challenges including but not limited to: autism spectrum disorder, fetal alcohol syn- Before we had fencing drome, anxiety, self-injurious behaviors, learn- ing disabilities, chemical dependency and ADHD. In 2015, they expanded services to deaf and hard of hearing children as well, offering all services free of charge to participants. Many of the attendees are urban kids who have little to no opportunity to experience 1st VICE PRESIDENT rural life and all of the benefits of being Darrell Mead outside, working hard, and interacting with animals. Haven Acres has grown rapidly since its inception in 2013, serving eight kids that year, to serving more than 50 youth in 2015, with an additional 8-10 kids on the waiting list. When participants come to Haven Acres, they do various chores around the farm and work with the horses. They are paired with a mentor who offers them encouragement and a sense of Outdoor arena finished Fall 2015 belonging, which aids them in gaining self-confidence and gives them an outlet for stress and 2nd VICE PRESIDENT excess energy. These 90-minute weekly sessions spent between each child and a horse, guided Trina Joyce by a caring mentor, are rich with opportunities to build confidence, trust, and a good work ethic, which will help them as they deal with difficulties they may face now and in the future. All sessions offered at Haven Acres are free of charge to participants. Haven Acres is funded by dona- tions and contributions from private and corporate donors as well as generous organizations such as the MN Horse Council. For the first two seasons, Haven Acres operated without an official arena. We used a round pen and allowed the kids to ride in a grassy pasture that soon became SECRETARY a hard, uneven, clay dirt surface which Missie Schwartz was not ideal for the horses or children's safety. In 2015, we were able to build a 60x140 outdoor arena, however we did not have funding for fencing. We are Putting up panel fencing thankful to report that the MN Horse Council graciously donated the necessary funds and in March 2016, we were able to purchase panels to fence the outdoor arena. We are so excited for the potential that gives to Haven TREASURER Acres, not just to provide a safer environment Tom Tweeten for both kids, horses and volunteers, but also to expand programming since we have a much larger area in which to ride. Thank you so much for your contribution to Haven Acres! Arena with fencing March 2016 Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of many kids in the Twin Cities! Jenifer Heath, Haven Acres, Burnsville, MN 55306 612-363-7415 w www.havenacresmn.org www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2016 For Horse’s Sake 7 Jackson County Receives MHC Grant The Horse Arena Project was a joint project between the Jackson material base of the arena with a minimum of 4 inches of grada- County Fair Association/Jackson County, the Jackson County 4- tion specific sand. H Horse Project Development Committee (PDC) and the The PDC and the Saddle Club provided labor to remove the gat- Jackson Saddle Club. The Horse Arena is 150’ by 250’ and the ing in June of 2015, the contractor under the direction of the perimeter is secured by 6-ft square tube panels (donated by the County Engineering staff excavated the arena, installed tile, Lakefield Saddle Club in 2012) attached to recycled electrical shaped the base, and installed the specified sand. The PDC, poles (donated by the local electrical cooperative in 2012). The Saddle Club and Fair board reinstalled the posts and gates in arena is lit for night riding (donated by a 4-H family and a local time to use the arena at the 2015 Jackson County Fair! electrician in 2010) and has sand/clay footing material. While the sand was a little deep and soft during the Fair, after the The Horse Arena needed to be shaped and tilled to eliminate a first good rain the arena drained beautifully and the sand base number of low spots in the arena that collect and hold water. The firmed up and provided a great riding experience for the 4-H Fun base in the arena needs additional coarse sand amended into the Show, several UBRA sanctioned Barrel Races, a Ranch Rodeo, existing clay/sand footing material to allow for the excess mois- a regional FFA Horse Show and weekly 4-H Open Riding events ture to flow through and to provide more appropriate and safe for the rest of the summer. footing for the horses. The Fair Association, Horse PDC and the Saddle Club enlisted the help of the Jackson County Engineer to The Jackson County Fair Association, the Jackson County 4-H design, estimate the costs and supervise the contractor during the Horse Project Development Committee (PDC) and the Jackson project. The project installed a tile system that will allow the Saddle Club are looking forward to adding additional events at the excess moisture to be removed from the arena into the available upgraded arena this coming summer and in years to come. We would County Tile System, grade the sub base of the arena to move like to thank the MN Horse Council for supporting the project. excess moisture to the tile system and amend the current footing

www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 8 For Horse’s Sake April 2016 Chisago County Receives Before MHC Grant Chisago County received a 2015 Grant to repair/ replace/enlarge the deteriorated wash racks at their Chisago County Fairgrounds. Materials only, The club members did all the work. In Progress After

LET’S GO TRAIL RIDING! By Kris Kelly, MHC Director

As the weather warms, my thoughts turn to readying my trailer scenic with lots of and loading my horse and go trail riding. One of my favorite wooded areas to ride places is Forestville in Preston, MN. Just a short 2-1/2 hours through. away from the Twin Cities, it is an easy drive down Hwy 52, just 40 miles southeast of Rochester. From Rochester, take The camping is Highway 63 south to MN State Highway 16 and go east on Cty lovely. There are 23 5. Reservations, directions and information can be found at electrical sites and www.dnr.state.mn.us/state)parks. As in all parks, a state pass is 31 non-electric sites. All have paved pads to park on and there required on vehicles and a State Trail Pass is required for riders is nice grass to pitch a tent, if so desired. Many are fairly private 16 and older. sites and there are some drive-thru sites. There is a large day parking lot, as well. Each site has tie lines. Vault toilets, water Forestville has about 17 miles of crushed gravel trails. I would hydrants and manure bins are conveniently located throughout recommend taking shod horses on these trails. Most of the trails the camp and are maintained well. are comfortably wide, in some areas you can ride two abreast. Riding times will be from about 45 minutes to up to 5 hours at For the non-riders, or if you only ride partial days, there is a walk, although many of the trails cross over and intersect each Mystery Cave just a few miles away. It is open daily for tours other, making different loops to be able to easily ride 3 days from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and is fun. The without feeling like you are riding the same trail over and over. Village of Forestville has been restored to its 1800’s appearance Most are beginner worthy but enjoyable for the seasoned rider, and is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. You can as well. There are lots of ups and downs, but only one steeper ride to it or drive to it and they will have presentations and peo- short trail. The highest elevation is 200 feet, but it feels higher. ple simulating life in the “old days” with authentic clothing. One of the most fun parts of Forestville is the water crossings. There are also trout streams for fishing and it is great hiking! If your horse hasn’t crossed water before, they will be an old Put Forestville on your list of places to trail ride this summer. hand at it by the end of your trip! Lots of water to cross also You won’t be disappointed! means lots of water for them to drink as they ride. It is very www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2016 For Horse’s Sake 9 MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL BOARD MINUTES - February 9, 2016 Meeting Location: Nutrena Conference Room - Leatherdale Center, U of MN St Paul Board Members Present: Darrell Mead, Glen Eaton, Kari Newman, year. Vendor booths are filling as are the horse stalls. Some spaces are Meg Sax, Tim Bonham, Doug Persian, Barb Anderson-Whiteis, Tom available in all buildings except the Coliseum. All committees have got Tweeten, Sue McDonough, Kris Kelly, Dawn Moore, Missie Schwartz, their act together and we should have a great Expo. Kim Otterson, Tracy Turner B. Direct Funding: Mark Ward absent, no report. Absent: Marian Robinson, Trina Joyce, Dave Fleischhaker C. Promotions: Dawn Moore advised the MHC has ordered a new pro- Members/Visitors: Allison Eklund, Judy Jensen, Mark Goodrich motional pen. They are not stored in the locker as they will freeze. The MHC will have two booths again at Expo. One half will be covered by I. Meeting called to order: 6:37 P.M. by President Tracy Turner. the promotions budget and the other by the Trail Blazers committee. II. Introduction of Board Members/Visitors They will each utilize one half of the booth space. III. Call for Additions/Changes to Agenda D. Aisle of Breeds: Glen Eaton, no report. A. Election of Officers added to New Business and conducted at the top E. Coalition of State Horse Councils: Glen Eaton, no report. of the meeting. Recorded proxy for Dave Fleischhaker to Darrell Mead, F. Horse Welfare: Tracy Turner advised the MN Veterinary meeting had Trina Joyce to Meg Sax. a day long session on animal welfare. The FBI is now involved in record IV. Treasurer’s Report for February was presented by Tim Bonham in keeping on animal abusers, as animal abuse is considered a gateway to hard copy. Assets total $748,321.74. Discussion and review followed. abuse on humans. Judy Jensen asked if the MHC was aware of the new December treasurer’s report presented for approval. Dawn Moore USEF ruling on rhino vaccination within 6 months prior to a USEF sanc- motioned to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Kim Otterson tioned event. Judy Jensen asked if the Expo has a policy in place regard- seconded, motion carries. Tracy Turner requested the treasurer’s report ing vaccination. be made available to the directors at least one week prior to the meeting. G. Show Facilities: Tom Tweeten introduced Judy Jensen and Mark V. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the December meeting were pre- Goodrich. Mark Goodrich and Judy Jensen presented the current plan for sented to the board electronically prior to the meeting. Glen Eaton altering the MN State Fair Horse Show to encourage participation and a motioned to approve the December minutes as presented. Kim Otterson positive experience for all exhibitors. A press release, news stories and seconded, motion carries. information on all the pending changes will be made public shortly. Mark Goodrich and Judy Jensen are reaching out to all local breed and VI. Secretary’s Report: Dawn Moore advised there are currently 323 discipline clubs and associations. Breed reps are being approached to members, four people have taken advantage of the liability insurance and assist in managing their section of the horse show. They asked for the seven have joined the AHC. MHC to aid in spreading the word and encouraging participation. Judy VII. OLD BUSINESS Jensen shared a copy of her compilation, “Memories of the MN State A. Teleconference Update: Tom Tweeten and Kim Otterson advised an Fair Glory Days” with each board member. email has been sent to the directors regarding the procedures for utilizing H. Annual Meeting: Dawn Moore advised the event went well and 144 Hangouts for attending the meeting remotely. dinners were served. Dawn Moore will meet with the hotel coordinator B. MN Council of NonProfits Update: Dawn Moore advised we have this week to review the event and prepare for 2017. The silent auction received the membership packet and all information/seminars are avail- benefiting Hold Your Horses raised just over $2,000. able online to the board of the MHC. IX. NEW BUSINESS C. MHC Vision: Tracy Turner asked all committee chairs to send their A. Election of Officers: Tracy Turner opened the election of officers. reports one week prior to the meeting to the entire board for review. Tracy Kim Otterson motioned for Tracy Turner to assume the role of President. Turner presented the concept discussed by the Executive Board at a meet- Kris Kelly seconded. Meg Sax motioned to cast a white ballot in favor ing in December. The Executive Board met with a financial consultant to of Tracy Turner as President. Kim Otterson seconded, motion carries. provide advice and insight to better care for the funds currently in the First Vice President - Sue McDonough motioned to elect Darrell Mead. accounts of the MHC. Discussion followed regarding the investment Kris Kelly seconded. Kim Otterson motioned to elect Meg Sax, Missie opportunities for the MHC. Kim Otterson motioned to invest the Schwartz seconded. A paper ballot revealed Darrell Mead will assume $200,000 (Tony Gasser fund) within the stock market with Keith the role of First Vice President. Second Vice President - Glen Eaton Payden/Thrivent as the custodian. Meg Sax seconded, discussion fol- motioned to elect Tom Tweeten, Sue McDonough seconded. Kim lowed. Motion carries. Dawn Moore abstained. Tracy Turner advised the Otterson motioned to elect Trina Joyce, Tim Bonham seconded. A paper treasurer will compile and conduct all communication with the custodian. ballot revealed Trina Joyce will assume the role of Second Vice President. Secretary - Sue McDonough motioned to elect Dawn Moore, D. MHSEA Update: Dawn Moore and Allison Eklund presented the Glen Eaton seconded. Meg Sax motioned to elect Missie Schwartz, Kim current status of the acquisition of the MHSEA. Allison Eklund has been Otterson seconded. A paper ballot revealed Missie Schwartz will assume in contact with the current director of the MHSEA and advised the the role of Secretary. Treasurer - Tim Bonham motioned to elect Tom process appears seamless and the transfer of liability insurance is cur- Tweeten, Dawn Moore seconded. Kris Kelly motioned to elect Dawn rently being investigated. A committee has been created and will contin- Moore, Darrell Mead seconded. A paper ballot revealed Tom Tweeten ue to report monthly. Dawn Moore met with Laura Moran and Brigid will assume the role of Treasurer. Spicola to begin the process of acquiring the association. A second meeting is scheduled for February 18th to continue the process. B. Committee Chairs: Tracy Turner went through the committee list and verified all committee chairs verbally at the meeting. Tracy Turner VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS dissolved the Education committee. The committee list was passed A. Expo: Glen Eaton reported the Expo is only 2-1/2 months away with around, all directors interested in serving or removing themselves from everything on schedule. Speakers booked are Julie Goodnight, Robert committees were asked to note their intention(s). Eversole, Anita Howe, and Guy McLean is in the process of being booked as are many demos. The Cavallo Equestrian is returning this MHC Minutes--continued on page 10 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org 10 For Horse’s Sake April 2016 MHC Minutes--continued from page 9 MEETING SCHEDULE C. Tom Tweeten advised the parking lot outside the Leatherdale Equine Center is contract parking and those parking without a pass could incur MINNESOTA HORSE COUNCIL a ticket. BOARD MEETINGS Announcements: www.mnhorsecouncil.org February 12th is the deadline for submissions for the next newsletter. Leatherdale Equine Center Center w 6:30 pm X. Tracy Turner adjourned the meeting at 9:03 PM. 1801 Dudley Ave w St, Paul (U of M St. Paul Campus) MHC Board Meetings are open, MHC members welcome to attend.. NEXT MEETING - March 8th, 2016 - 6:30 p.m. Leatherdale Equine Building, University of MN April 12, 2016 Oct. 11, 2016 Feb. 14, 2017 May 10, 2016 Nov. 8, 2016 March 14, 2017 June 14, 2016 Dec. 13, 2016 April 11, 2017 July 12, 2016 Jan. 21, 2017 May 9,2017 Sept. 13, 2016 Annual Meeting June 13, 2017 MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO BOARD MEETINGS MN Horse Welfare Coalition’s 8th Annual www.mnhorseexpo.org Equine Castration Clinic 6:30 pm Saturday, May 14, 2016 Call 952-356-2090 for location. Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan, MN Apr. 19, 2016 Oct. 25, 2016 March 28, 2017 Castrations must be scheduled in advance. May 17, 2016 Nov. 29, 2016 April 18, 2017 Contact Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, at June 28, 2016 Dec. 27, 2016 May 30, 2017 612-625-6776 or [email protected] to make an appointment. July 26, 2016 Jan. 31, 2017 June 27, 2017 For more information, see www.extension.umn.edu/agricul- Sept. 27, 2016 Feb. 28, 2017 July 25, 2017 ture/horse/docs/2016-castration-clinic-flier.pdf 2016 Minnesota Nutrition Conference For Horse’s Sake September 21-22, 2016 Editors: Linda Dahl and Missie Schwartz Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN The Minnesota Nutrition Conference is a highly regarded and Publisher: Dahl Graphics & Printing w well known livestock nutrition conference in the upper Midwest. 888-403-2060 www.dahlgraphics.com For over 75 years, this conference has delivered leading-edge, Missie Schwartz research-based knowledge to advance sustainable production of 612-868-6041 w [email protected] beef, dairy, equine, poultry and swine. For more info, see www.mnnutritionconf.umn.edu For Horse’s Sake is the official newsletter of the Minnesota Horse Council (MHC). Statements appear- ing in For Horse’s Sake are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the MHC. To reprint any MINNESOTA HORSEMEN’S DIRECTORY material published in For Horse’s Sake, please notify The Minnesota Horsemen's Directory is a free resource provided MHC of your intentions. Full credit needs to be given by the Minnesota Horse Council to help you find horse-related to the author. Articles of relevance to the equine information and services in and near Minnesota. industry are earnestly solicited. The Minnesota Horse Council is a non-profit member-supported volunteer w Find a farrier, trail riding stable, boarding, lessons, tack stores, and much more! Use the Events Calendar to find shows, clinics and other organization representing all equine disciplines and horse-related activities. Use the new Jobs category to find a job or breeds in Minnesota’s equine livestock industry. skilled job seeker. Please e-mail or send potential articles to: w Find what you're looking for by choosing a category, or search the Dahl Graphics & Printing directory. Once you are in a category, browse the results alphabetically 39257 Taray Road w Pine River, MN 56474 or by a sub-category or region. E-Mail: [email protected] w Help make this site comprehensive and accurate. Submit a free list- Newsletter Deadlines ing of your Minnesota horse-related business or organization. Once May 2016 4/15/16 Nov. 2016 11/11/16 listed, you can edit your listing as often as you wish. June 2016 5/13/16 Dec. 2016 12/16/16 w Whether you are looking to hire or looking for an equine-related job July-Aug. 2016 6/17/16 Jan-Feb 2017 1/23/17 in or near Minnesota, submit a Help Wanted or Seeking a Job ad here. Sept. 2016 8/12/16 March 2017 2/17/17 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com Oct. 2016 9/16/16 April 2017 3/17/17 www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org April 2016 For Horse’s Sake 11

MEMBERSHIP Minnesota Horse Council PO Box 96 w Monticello, MN 55362 APPLICATION 763-755-7729 w [email protected] www.mnhorsecouncil.org

q Individual - $15 COMMITTEE CHAIRS q Family - $20 Aisle of Breeds w w q Organization - $25 Glen Eaton 952-922-8666 [email protected] www.mnhorsecouncil.org q Corporation - $25 Annual Meeting w w q Certified Stable: First Year - $35 Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] q Certified Stable: Renewal - $25 Budget Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 w [email protected] Budget Review-Expo Name ______Darrell Mead w 763-420-3697 w [email protected] Farm/Business Name ______Certified Stables Sue McDonough w 651-699-8117 w [email protected] Address ______Communications City/State/Zip ______Missie Schwartz w 612-868-6041 w [email protected] Direct Funding Phone ______Mark Ward w 651-436-6557 w [email protected] Alt. Phone ______Disaster Response Marian Robinson w 763-588-0297 w [email protected] E-mail ______David Fleischhaker w 651-450-6710 w [email protected] Website URL ______Expo Brief description of your stable/business/involvement with horses: Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] ______Grants Tim Bonham w 612-721-1007 w [email protected] ______Horseperson of the Year Would you like to volunteer with MHC? If so, please list any Dawn Moore w 952-949-6659 w [email protected] interest you have: Horse Welfare w w ______Tracy Turner 651-351-7206 [email protected] ______Inventory/Storage Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] Legislative The MN Horse Council newsletter, “For Horse’s Sake” is sent Tracy Turner w 651-351-7206 w [email protected] by email (arrives faster and saves postage and paper costs). If Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 w [email protected] you cannot receive it by email, check below. Minnesota High School Equestrian Assn w w q United States Postal Service - B&W Dawn Moore 952-949-6659 [email protected] Minnesota Horsemen’s Directory If you want to join the American Horse Council, we can process Kari Newman w 952-261-2030 w [email protected] your membership with a special discounted price! Check the Nominations w w box below. More information is on the membership page on our Darrell Mead 763-420-3697 [email protected] website. Pioneer Award Doug Persian w 763-242-5570 w [email protected] q American Horse Council $15/year Promotions Meg Sax w 320-761-3990 w [email protected] If you would like to purchase Excess Personal Liability Scholarships Insurance for yourself or your family, check the appropriate box Trina Joyce w 612-729-7798 w [email protected] below. Note: Organizations, Corporations, Businesses and Show Facilities LLCs are NOT eligible for this insurance. Read about this Thomas Tweeten w 952-226-4190 w [email protected] insurance on the membership page on our website. Kris Kelly w 612-919-5146 w [email protected] q Individual Insurance $20 q Family Insurance $40 State Horse Council Glen Eaton w 952-922-8666 w [email protected] If you have any questions, please call 763-755-7729 or email Temporary Emergency Equine Feed Assistance (TEEFA) [email protected]. David Fleischhaker w 651-450-6710 w [email protected] Trail Blazers Please complete this form and send with your check to: Darrell Mead w 763-420-3697 w [email protected] Minnesota Horse Council Website Minnesota Horse Council Kari Newman w 952-261-2030 w [email protected] w PO Box 96 Monticello, MN 55362 Administrative Assistant or join online at www.mnhorsecouncil.org/membership Andrea Dubay w 763-755-7729 w [email protected] www.minnesotahorsemensdirectory.com www.mnhorsecouncil.org www.mnhorseexpo.org Minnesota Horse Council PO Box 96 Monticello, MN 55362 Return Service Requested

Out the Back Door . . . The Unspoken Word In the ever frequent means of communicating via the typed word – e-mail, text, social media – it is much too easy to misinterpret what is truly being said. There are rules of course. You could even consider calling the rules – etiquette. ALL CAPS – is considered shouting. For those of us that do spreadsheet entry and then send a quick e-mail, it’s common to shout at folks. Emoji’s – those cutesy smiles, kitty faces and so on. Very easy to use as a response instead of a real comment on that funky selfie your buddy just posted on social media or answering if you remembered to let the dog out. Greetings/Salutations, a body and a signature. My manager requires these on any e-mail sent to him or copied to him by his department. I agree it is more professional and clear to understand. Then again why greet someone and sign your name to an e-mail to them that comes from my e-mail account to answer yes or no?! Another frustration - The ever popular BRB (be right back) LOL (laugh out loud) and of course the text speak. R U OK? Is it really that difficult to spell things out? My biggest peeve saying Thank you. Or rather not saying thank you. Thanks. In my world the word thanks followed by a period is a non verbal response that means you are not thankful or grateful. Thanks! Or Thank you or Thank you! Shows that you do mean it! In this world where less and less is understood and even less is appreciated, a little effort in communicating goes a long way. Then again my favorite unspoken word – the best non verbal conversations yet more clear and concise than any word ever uttered are out the back door. No misunderstanding here! [email protected]