Licking County Ohc

LICKING COUNTY OHC JUNE NEWSLETTER Hello Everyone! June 1, 2017

Wow! How much more rain can we get? Such a soggy start to the riding season. Things have been moving right along with events and plans for future events. The chapter held its second Safety on Horseback event at our May meeting on May 22nd. Once again, I would like to thank Regina & John Shoopman along with Darian Harness for coming out to speak to our chapter. Regina and John are both Mounted Police Officers, Regina with OSU and John with Columbus Police. This event was “hands on” using the techniques that was discussed by Regina at last year’s event. We had six riders that participated and all did great! We also had a good turnout of observers. After our potluck dinner, we got started with a very beautiful evening. Thankfully, Mother Nature cooperated for a change. I would also like to include a little write up that Tami McAdams posted on Facebook describing each of the maneuver’s that Regina discussed and demonstrated. Tami did a great job describing each and I think they will helpful to know, to those who could not make the meeting. I will post this info later in the Newsletter. I have also added photos of the training on the Licking County Webpage. Check them out at lickingcountyohc.org. I am going to try to get another event set-up for obstacle training, I will keep you posted!

We had only one member who applied for sponsorship for the Youth Campout this year, so as was agreed upon by the chapter to support five sponsorships, the remaining funds for four sponsorships were forwarded to Jackie Romaker, State Youth Chair, to distribute to four other youths needing funds. She had four that were looking for sponsorship and was ecstatic to receive our donation. I hope the kids have fun. I’m sure we will get some feedback and I will pass it along.

Well, I will keep this short! Just a reminder that the chapter meets the last Monday of the month at the Bradley Building, located at the Infirmary Mound Park of the Licking Park District on St Rt 37, just south of Granville. The meeting starts at 7pm! I would love to see some new faces along with all of our dedicated members who attend each month. Come on out and meet some of your fellow chapter members!

Until next time, ride safe!

Charlene Santee LCOHC President SAFETY ON HORSEBACK! May 22, 2017 Mounted Defense training. Here is a re-cap, by Tami McAdams, of some of the techniques that were demonstrated. Thanks Tami for putting them into words! Attacker grabs your rein(s)... Drive horse's head and chest into attacker Attacker grabs your body, to pull you off... Turn horse away from attacker, swing hindquarters towards attacker Attacker grabs your leg/foot, to shove you off horse.... Don't lock leg, let leg bend/flex. Turn horse into attacker. If: Attack comes from in front of your leg, drive horse into them If: Attack comes from behind your leg, turn away, move hindquarters into attacker Weapons... Use what you have.... *Lead rope, hit and swing at attacker *Water bottle, thrown at attackers head/face...... Leave during the distraction you've created. Desensitizing: Using stick-type feather duster... Have helper gently move duster near horse's head to get used to things by head Lead rope.... Swing at attacker ...practice at home, swinging rope around horse and by horses head, to get them used to it Mace/pepper spray.... Use silly string to get horse used to sight and sound of the sprayed liquid stream ...a) move horse gradually closer and stopping while sprays ...b) pass horse by someone spraying, use shoulder-in technique as passing by spray. ...c) rider carries the silly string and squirts to side of horses body and head ... Remember ...rider does NOT look at scary thing. Sit back, sit deep, look up and forward, look where you want to go, NOT at scary thing Obstacles... Using shoulder in, to go past (instead of turning whole horse to face scary obstacle. Shoulder in keeps your rear end from "blowing out" into traffic. Slightly turn head away from obstacle Passing a scary thing/ obstacle, that is on your right: Left rein, left leg on to bend around it, right leg holds hindquarters from turning into obstacle

Trail Rides Cinda Wilson, Chair

I’m glad to announce that the Licking OHC was able to have three rides so far this year (Mohican, Salt Fork and Blue Rock). Mother Nature has been busy supplying the farmers with plenty of rain for their hay and crops, but for trail riders it has not been good riding weather. We did have to move the Mohican Ride from April 29th to May 6th. We had a good ride and the trails were pretty good for all the rain we have had. Mohican trails are good for drainage and doesn’t hold in the moisture like other trails.

The Taft ride on May13th was cancelled due to the park having trails closed. This gave those celebrating Mother’s Day on 14th more time to prepare or visit with family. You know Mother Nature falls into this category.

Our next ride was on 20th of May at Salt Fork. Some of the Licking OHC went in Thursday (preparing for maybe a full camp over the weekend). The Washington OHC was having their annual fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network Ride on Saturday. The camp did have plenty of riders but spaces were still available.

Walmart provided the dinner that evening asking only for a donation. This Walmart is located in Marietta (Don Wagner, OHC Trail Maintenance chair, son is the manager of this store) was the sponsor of the event.

Walmart had a very nice spread (hamburger, hot dogs, and different kinds of cold salads, bake beans, cookies, and drinks. The center pieces for the tables were all kinds of candies! I love those eatable centerpieces! After the dinner the Washington OHC had an Auction.

Walmart again donated several big items to be sold. Members donated and gathered more items to be auctioned off! Walmart also donated items for prizes for those who rode in the Children’s Miracle Network Ride that day. They had a 50/50 everyone could purchase and raffle tickets on a nice bike.

The weather wasn’t the greatest but we were able to ride Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday 100% chance of rain so we decided to load up and come home. Our group logged in 38 miles for the weekend. It was a very nice weekend!

On a personal note, Mike and I camped beside two rigs from West Virginia. These people were very nice and interesting to talk to. We joined in their campfire on Saturday evening after the auction was over. Interesting campfire stories were told around the fire by the different counties individuals.

Our next ride was at Blue Rock on May 26th thru 29th (Memorial Day Weekend). Again the weather was not promoting trail rides. Some of the Licking OHC went in on Friday and was able to ride before the rain hit Saturday early morning making the trails very wet and slippery on Saturday. Those riding on Friday had reported that the trails were wet and already some slippery. The Licking OHC member that went decided to stay in camp on Saturday and forgo riding. Other chapters did go out and some mishaps happened on the trails. No one was seriously hurt I was told but again riding on very slippery trails can result in injuries to you or your horse. Please use caution in making decisions on going out in those trail conditions.

Our county members decided to pack up on Sunday morning and come home. Why keep the horses tied on a line when they could be running free in their pasture? The tie lines were nothing up mud by that time.

It was a good weekend though but not for riding. Our members enjoyed the hog roast, silent auction, and visiting with other county OHC members. It is good to see our friends from the different OHC counties. Muskingum OHC did a lot of work putting on this fundraiser so I was glad it was well attended. Some people came in just for the hog roast and silent auction they were probably the smart ones leaving the horses home in dry conditions. I will have to say that I enjoyed relaxing under our awning visiting with OHC members on Saturday!

Our June schedule:

3rd Coshocton OHC Poker Run at AEP Conesville Ride out at 10 a.m.

$5 a hand, 100% payback, free lunch, door prizes

9th -11th Harrison Regional Ride at Harrison State Park. Friday scavenger hunt,

and music, ice cream/cobbler social, and on Saturday breakfast will be

provided. Saturday evening a potluck and auction.

30th – July 4th Southwest regional Ride at Burr Oak-Burr Oak Horse Camp. I have no

details yet on this ride.

Hope you see you on the trails!

*JUST A REMINDER! RECORD YOUR MILEAGE & TURN IN AT THE END OF THE YEAR!!

TRAIL MAINTENANCE Craig Santee, Chair

Nothing to report at this time. Still working with the Licking Park District to get a date set to work on the project at Taft Reserve. Stay Tuned!! SHOW COMMITTEE Diana Wheatley, Chair

Fun Show is fast approaching! Mark your calendars, if you haven’t already for “JULY 29TH” Everything is in order. Just a reminder of the Silent Auction this year. We have lots of goodies! Come out and support the chapter and keep your fingers crossed for beautiful weather!

PEEPS COMMITTEE Debbie Stevens, Chair

The LCOHC participated in the Utica Ice Cream Parade. No further information at the time of the writing of this Newsletter. Will pass on details at a later date.

Below are a couple of the photos taken at the Safety on Horseback event!

You’re never too old to learn new tricks!! John & Regina Shoopman

Karen McCabe

The group! LICKING COUNTY OHC FUN SHOWS 9 AM July 29, 2017 Sept. 9th 2017

SILENT AUCTION 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. JULY SHOW SEPTEMBER SHOW???

FEES- OHC MEMBERS- $20 Ride All Day or $5 per class Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena NON-MEMBERS- $25 Ride All Day or $7 per class SR 37 Granville, OH Payment: We accept cash (small bills please) and checks 1. Halter – open Show Grounds open at 7:30 a.m. 2. Showmanship – 19 & over Park Closes at Dusk 3. Showmanship – 18 & under 4. Bareback Equitation – Eng./West For More Information call- 5. English Equitation – 19 & over (740) 975-4878 Diana 6. English Equitation – 18 & under (740) 892-2161 Jan 7. English Pleasure – 19 & over 8. English Pleasure – 18 & under DO’S AND DON’TS

1) *Riders in these classes may not ride in classes – 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13!

2) NO GROUNDS FEES! 3) NO STALLIONS! 4) HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXHIBITORS 18 & UNDER! 5) BOOTS & LONG PANTS REQUIRED! 6) SHOW CLOTHES NOT REQUIRED!

9. Gaited Pleasure – walk & favorite gait 10. Western Horsemanship – 19 & over 11. Western Horsemanship – 18 & under 12. Western Pleasure – 19 & over 13. Western Pleasure – 18 & under 14. *Walk Trot Horsemanship Eng./West - 19 & over 15. *Walk Trot Horsemanship Eng./West- 18 & under 16. *Walk Trot Pleasure Eng./West - 19 & over 17. *Walk Trot Pleasure Eng./West- 18 & under 18. *Lead Line – riders 6 & under 19. Trail – 19 & over 20. Trail – 18 & under TACK CHANGES – 2 MINUTES 21. Costume – 18 & under

BREAK – 15 MINUTES Each back number gets one ride per class

22. Egg & Spoon Ribbons to 6 places 23. Hula Bribe Race 24. Apple Bob Visit our Website: www.lickingcountyohc.org 25. Catalog Race 26. Flag Race FOOD AVAILABLE ON GROUNDS- APPROVED VENDORS ONLY 27. Barrels Licking County OHC, Infirmary Mound Park, Volunteers, staff and management are not responsible for any injuries, damage, or losses to any person, horse or personal property

2017 SCHEDULED EVENTS OF LICKING,STATE, & SURROUNDING COUNTIES

DATE HOST STATUS LOCATION APRIL 1ST MORGAN Workday AEP McConnelsville-starting 9 a.m. horse camping area 2nd LICKING One-day Dillon Horse Camp- riding out at 10 a.m. 6th-9th Equine Affaire, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus 22-23rd STATE Workday Hocking Hills-Workday-see State Website-for details 29th LICKING One-day Mohican-riding out at 10 a.m.

MAY 11th-14th STATE All American Youth Horse Show, Columbus Fairgrounds 13th LICKING One-day Taft Reserve- riding out at 10 a.m. 20th WASHINGTON One-day Salt Fork-see State Website for details 26-29th MUSKINGUM Weekend Blue Rock- Hog Roast-see State Website for details

JUNE 3rd COSHOCTON One-day AEP Conesville- Poker Run-see State Website 9-11th HARRISON Weekend Harrison State Park-Harrison Regional Ride 30th-4 July PERRY Weekend Burr Oak Horse Campground-Southwest Regional ride

JULY 1st-4th PERRY CONTINUTATION Burr Oak Horse Campground-Southwest Regional ride 8th LICKING Day Lobdell- riding out at 10 a.m. 13-16th LICKING Weekend Beaver Creek Horse Camp-reservations helpful 29th LICKING OHC FUN SHOW Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena 9 a.m.-see flyer 31st-6th Aug. STATE Workday-ride Bark Camp-reservations required-State Website details

AUGUST 1st-6th STATE Workday-ride Bark Camp-reservation required-State Website details 18th-20th LICKING Weekend Caesar Creek State Park- riding outout at at 10.am. 10 a.m. To be announced LICKING One-day Watch Newsletter for details

SEPTEMBER 2nd LICKING One-day Dillon Horse Camp- riding out at 10 a.m. 9TH LICKING OHC FUN SHOW Infirmary Mound Park Horse Arena 9 a.m.-see flyer 15th-17th Coshocton Weekend AEP Convesville Horse Camp-Jack Fallon Memorial Ride-Hog Roast 15th-17th Ashland Weekend Chili Cook-off- Mohican Horse Camp-reservations required

OCTOBER 7th-8th Guernsey Weekend Salt Fork-horse camp-website for details 12th-15th LICKING Weekend Bark Camp-reservations very helpful at this time

NOVEMBER 5TH STATE State Business Meeting-Delaware-10:30 a.m. Reservations needed for lunch only

Licking OHC Rides will leave the tack up area at 10 a.m. Please be ready to leave at this time Potlucks- We have a potluck dinner on our weekend rides on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.. Please bring a dish to share with fellow riders. After the potluck we will have a campfire to sit around and enjoy the company of those who ride with us or came for the dinner and fire Questions call: Cinda Wilson 740-828-2438 or cell 740-504-7085 RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY THE SUMMER!

GET OUT AND SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! LIFE IS SHORT MAKE THE MOST OF IT!!