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June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com Book & art nook sciousness of african americans. she moves from one dangerous murphy’s rise as the premier jockey of his situation to another, trying to day coincided with the many opportunities solve the mystery of who’s pos - that opened up for blacks in the postbellum sibly involved in fixing races, period during reconstruction. the facts that while a young jockey is pres - he was able to read and write from an early sured to lose races. age, gain access to the wealthiest americans the horses are quite the char - (who paid him well for his services), and use acters, too. there’s Wiggly Wab - his purchasing power as a capitalist made bit, a gray filly; Ziggy stardust, him a model for resistance to popular notions whom one has to threaten with a of black inferiority. as african americans rake to enter his stall or have “his like murphy gained both socially and finan - Review by Nancy Brannon teeth embedded in [one’s] arm.” there’s cially, it created a backlash among those with he Dark Side of Town (2018) is the power, which eventually forced them out of glow West, a chestnut, and best of all – second murder mystery by horse - many of the professions where they had t bionic, the fastest horse in the barn. woman and former amateur steeplechase made their mark. and then there’s the encounter with her In the spring of 1896, three months after jockey sasscer hill, featuring fia mcKee, mother – after a 17-year absence – that, at murphy’s death, the supreme court’s deci - a former baltimore police officer and now first, seems unrelated, until fia finds out sion in Plessy v. Ferguson institutionalized an undercover agent for the thoroughbred her mother is deeply involved with the Jim crow segregation. his death also racing protective bureau (trpb). her originator of the hedge fund. Legend of the marked the demise of the black jockey in first novel, Flamingo Road , is set at gulf - the one thing I worry about when there american horse racing. by the end of the stream park racetrack in florida, and this are unsavory characters using horses to century, only a handful of quality black jock - novel is set at saratoga racetrack in make lots of money for themselves is the Racetrack eys could be found on american racetracks. saratoga springs, nY. welfare of the horses. When the vet arrives exington, KY—With Keeneland’s great riders like anthony hamilton (1866– undercover agent fia mcKee, now of - and starts setting out vials of medicine, I lspring meet in full swing and the 1904), Willie simms (1870–1927), and ficially employed by the trpb as “fay,” wondered what drugs would be adminis - 144th Kentucky Derby on may 5th, the na - Jimmy Winkfield (1882–1974), the last is sent undercover to saratoga racetrack tered. they turn out to be “vitamins, per - tion’s attention is focused on thoroughbred black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby, to investigate mars pizutti, a racehorse mitted painkillers, and the diuretic lasix, were shut out by a system that favored white racing. the sport of Kings has a long and trainer whose horses’ wins are suspi - which was still legal in new York,” hill jockeys and wanted to rid the tracks of black storied history that is worth revisiting be - ciously lucky – and lucrative. fia’s bosses writes. still, there are questions about drug competition. eventually, all three would cause of what it reveals about our broader believe pizutti's success is based on illegal use, like corticosteroids and anabolic society. among the most famous early stars leave the united states to race in europe. drugs and deceitful methods, and they Drawing from legal documents, census steroids, “since pizutti’s horses had tested in the sport was Isaac burns murphy (1861– want fia to work inside his barn to ferret positive on race days before.” fortunately, 1896), one of the most dynamic jockeys of data, and newspapers, this comprehensive out the truth. the grooms in this novel are all devoted to his era. still considered one of the finest rid - profile explores how murphy epitomized the after witnessing the tragic and inexpli - giving good care for the horses in their ers of all time, murphy was the first jockey rise of the black middle class and contributed to the construction of popular notions about cable suicide of a jockey, “fay” discovers charge. to win the Kentucky Derby three times, and the rider’s death is only the tip on an ice - his 44 percent win record remains un - african american identity, community, and as “fay” uncovers one mob connection berg involving the mob, a crooked racing matched. Despite his success, murphy was citizenship during his lifetime. the legacy of after another, and is nearly drowned by a hedge fund, and threats to the lives of an - pushed out of thoroughbred racing when Isaac burns murphy is one of complex ori - mobster in lake Desolation, the tangled other jockey and his young sister. “fay” african american jockeys were forced off gins, a sense of purpose, and an extraordi - web of “dark money” leads her to people the track, and he died in obscurity. nary degree of intelligence. lexington, must find out who’s connected to whom, far more dangerous than pizutti. her final In The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Kentucky is fortunate to have him as a model and what shadowy forces are at play be - encounter with the most dangerous mob - Isaac Burns Murphy, author pellom mc - of the best kind of nobility: humble, digni - fore someone else dies. sters ends in a most unexpected way – Daniels III offers the first definitive biogra - fied, human. this is a great read, especially for horse with the abused wife of one mobster get - phy of this celebrated athlete whose life About the author : pellom mcDaniels III racing season. hill keeps adding twists ting her freedom and the others learning a spanned the civil War, reconstruction, and is curator of african american collections and turns to the plot, which definitely cre - hard lesson at a shootout in an Italian the adoption of Jim crow legislation. De - in the stuart a. rose library at emory uni - ates a “page turner” that you won’t want restaurant, with the fbI sWat team versity. he received a national endowment spite the obstacles he faced, murphy became to put down. the reader is right there with “cleaning up the mess.” to say the least – for the humanities fellowship for The an important figure—not just in sports, but fay and calaxto coyune, her cuban- it’s a thriller! in the social, political, and cultural con - Prince of Jockeys . american cohort and would-be lover, as

See more of Fergus at: http://www.fergusthehorse.com/#!/page_comics www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 5. Isaacson at Square Books By Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. LLaakkeellaanndd LLeeaatthheerrwwoorrkkss n their weekly series of book signings 10305 monroe road | lakeland, tn Iand author interviews, square books cell: 901-484-5727 | shop: 901-290-5726 in oxford, mississippi hosted author Wal - akeland eatherWorks com ter Isaacson on may 11, 2018. Isaacson www.l l . has authored in-depth biographies of steve Jobs, benjamin franklin, henry Kissinger, albert einstein, and his latest biography is The Perfect Little Wristlet Leonardo da Vinci . In his short, 32-minute Whether you want it... presentation, Walter Isaacson presented an engrossing portrait of leonado da vinci’s life and accomplishments: an artist, scien - tist, inventor, and supreme polymath, who was also very human and enthralled with which it is displayed: here light comes into nature and the deeply embraced the con - the building from windows on the left. dition of life. Isaacson’s primary sources Whatever the subject, leonardo went to of information were the voluminous jour - great detail to analyze and understand it, nals which leonardo kept. Isaacson was making copious notes and drawing multi - able to locate and study approximately 700 ple images. since leonardo was a perfec - of them. tionist, he periodically revised the leonardo had an extremely inquisitive drawings and paintings he had done. mind and may well have been the greatest Leonardo’s Horse (see page 2) is a genius in history. not simply the creator sculpture that was commissioned by the of some of the greatest works of art Duke of milan ludovico il moro in 1482. known, leonardo’s interests combined leonardo did extensive preparatory work anatomy, engineering, cartography, math - for it, but produced only a clay model, A little Sassy ematics, architecture, botany, astronomy, which was destroyed by french soldiers geology, sculpting, and painting, which when they invaded milan in 1499. led to some very creative inventions. Isaacson detailed leonardo’s study of Isaacson showed several images from anatomy, especially muscles and how they A little Classy A little Country leonardo’s journals, many of which in - work. for example, did you know that the cluded “lists of things to learn today.” muscle that purses the lips is the same leonardo was born in 1452 (d. 1519) in muscle that forms the lower lip? but a dif - vinci in the region of florence; he was the ferent muscle operates the upper lip. the out of wedlock son of a wealthy legal no - lower lip can pucker on its own, with or Hand Tooled & Custom Orders available tary and a peasant woman. without the upper lip. but it is not possible See these & more at our booth at at age 14, he was apprenticed to the to pucker the upper lip alone (like our artist andrea del verrocchio, the leading horses can!). It is this thorough under - florentine painter and sculptor of his day. standing of musculature anatomy that al - here leonardo learned drafting, chem - lows leonardo to create the most istry, metallurgy, metal working, plaster fascinating smile ever in the Mona Lisa . casting, leather working, mechanics, and leonardo’s ultimate understanding of carpentry, as well as the artistic skills of balance and proportion in the human body drawing, painting, sculpting, and model - is illustrated in his Vitruvian Man . the ing. one of his collaborative works with image is a blend of mathematics and art. Germantown Charity verrocchio was the painting The Baptism leonardo believed the workings of the of Christ . Isaacson showed a photo of the human body to be an analogy for the HORSE SHOW | JUNE 5 - 9, 2018 painting, pointing out the nuances of leo - workings of the universe, and he was al - rando’s touches, especially in the faces of ways seeking to understand a unified the - the two angels on the lower left. note the ory of the universe. Isaacson pointed out curly hair and pleasant, almost smiling, that the man in the drawing is leonardo look on the angel on the left (leonardo’s), himself! compared to the oblivious stare in the the final point that Isaacson left with angel on the right (verrochio’s). Isaacson his audience is the importance and perma - also pointed out how curling lines – in the nence of putting things on paper – as op - hair, in the swirling water – are important posed to on a computer, on the cloud, a facets in many of leonardo’s paintings phone, or some other electronic device. We have flasks, belts, and bracelets galore! and sculptures. What remnants of leonardo’s journals are leonardo worked in milan from 1482- extant (Isaacson believes we may have lost ViSit our Shop to See all our itemS ! 1499, a time in which he painted The Last perhaps 2/3 of them) are on paper and directions: from hwy. 64 (east of canada rd.) - north on cobb rd. Supper for the monastery of santa maria have lasted over 500 years! he compares 1.4 mi. north | left on monroe delle grazie. Isaacson explained how the availability of information on leonardo was a story teller through his leonardo to that for his biography of paintings. Knowing how thoroughly steve Jobs. although written and stored in leonardo understood light and shadows, recent times, there was much information Isaacson asked the audience why – since that Jobs was no longer able to retrieve the windows are in the back of the painting from his computers. the lesson is that © mshr – the light falls on the right side of the electronic postings are transitory and im - painting? the answer is to view the paint - permanent. If you want something to last, “W hen it comes to leather products -- ing in the context of the monastery in put it on paper! if We don ’t make it , We don ’t sell it .” 6. June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com

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Sarah Joyce (#8) and For Goodness Sake (#9), after the last fence, battle for the Plated (#4) leads the pack over last fence before finish to win the Mason Hough - win of the Margaret Curry Henley Filly & Mare Stakes. Sarah Joyce won. land Memorial Timber Stakes. (photos by Nancy Brannon )

After the finish line, there were plenty of staff to help cool the horses with water Topper, Jim Sullivan’s Nashville Carolyn Smith Bryant and her Car - and the innovative “ice wraps.” (photo by Tommy Brannon ) Metro Park Police horse, thoroughly men Miranda-inspired hat. enjoyed the misting fans! (photos by Nancy Brannon ) www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 13 .

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h, the sun [did not] shine bright on A guest pets a therapy horse omy old Kentucky home… In fact, the driving rain increased just as “my old By Nancy Brannon Kentucky home” was being sung by the outhern reins center for equine crowd at churchill Downs in louisville, stherapy hosted its third annual Kentucky. the 144th running of the Ken - fundraiser Jockeys & Juleps Derby party tucky Derby, saturday may 5, 2018, was Justify, ridden by Mike Smith, wins the 144th Kentucky Derby. May 5, 2018 on may 5, 2018 at their new location: 916 declared by the national Weather service (Photo: Scott Utterback/Courier Journal ) billy bryant road, fisherville, tenn. Wel - as the wettest in history, with three inches coming the nearly 800 guests, many in of rain falling on the crowd of 157,813 in his fifth Derby. smith had plenty of praise then came the challenge from good elaborate hats, at the entrance were lon - attendance. for the horse: “amazing horse! he’s got magic, trying to close in on Justify’s lead. green foxhounds huntsman susan Justify became the first horse since that ‘it’ factor. he is so above average; he’s but once smith asked Justify for more Walker, mfh and Whipper-In chip car - apollo in 1882 to win the Kentucky Derby got unbelievable talent and a mind to go speed, the horse responded like a freight ruthers, mounted on their hunt horses. as a three-year-old - without having raced with it. he was loving this stuff!” train. “supercharged,” is how baffert de - there was plenty of Derby fare to enjoy as a two-year-old. Justify also ran the baffert was pleased that the horse “got scribed it. going through the final turn into from several area food sponsors. guests third-fastest half mile in Derby history in away clean” out of the starting gate. Jus - the straightaway toward the finish line, received a julep cup with their admission the pouring rain on an extremely sloppy tify came out of the number 7 spot running Justify took the lead and went on to win fee; there was live music by the river track. final time was 2:04.2 for the 1¼ strong, and smith settled him into second by 2½ lengths. bluff clan, and therapy horses were avail - mile race. Justify remained undefeated in place behind promises fulfilled, who set baffert ranks Justify “up there with my able in the barn for guests to meet. his four career starts. the pace early, avoiding the mud and the top ones” such as american pharoah. there was a live auction, with guest at 52, jockey mike smith was the old - traffic of the 20-horse field. the two “these are great horses and it took a great auctioneers valerie calhoun and Darrell est rider in the field – also the cleanest at horses set a blistering pace, going the first horse to win today,” he said. greene of foX-13 news, and a silent auc - the finish – and won his second Kentucky half-mile through the muck in 45.77 sec - order of finish: Justify, good magic, tion of equestrian art in the massive “tro - Derby, with trainer bob baffert winning onds. audible. phy room” of the house. the covered arena at southern reins’ new location came in very handy for the day’s event, as showers were the weather of the day, just like at churchill Downs.

Justify X 2 in the Mud Compiled by Nancy Brannon Valerie Calhoun rack conditions for the preakness twere much like those at the Ken - tucky Derby: muddy and sloppy. saturday, may 19th was the eighth consecutive day of measurable rain around the baltimore Justify and Good Magic ran neck and neck for nearly 3/4 of the Preakness. area with totals topping 5 inches. thick (Photo: Tom Horan/Associated Press ) fog obscured the view of much of the track, making race commentary difficult Justify every stride of the way. but Justify to us. It was like they had their own pri - for sports casters. but out of the fog, raced found that extra “turbo boost” to send him vate match race, (but I'm) so happy we got Derby winner Justify to win the 143rd under the wire as the clear winner, defeat - it done. such a great horse to handle all Melanie Smith Taylor & niece Elena preakness stakes at pimlico race course ing bravazo by half a length. It was a tight that pressure and get it done!” in baltimore, maryland. group at the finish, with tenfold (3rd) to Justify is now the 24th horse to win Justify broke well from the gate and the right of Justify just a neck behind; both the Derby and the preakness. Despite edged to the front to take an early lead. but bravazo (2nd) to tenfold’s right, just half the rain and mud, a crowd of 134,487 so did good magic, who had challenged a length off; and good magic on the rail, turned out to watch the Derby winner take him at the Derby. the two ran neck and a neck behind tenfold, putting him in the second jewel in the triple crown. el - neck in a close “match race” for about ¾ fourth. mont, nY and the 150th running of the of the course. then bravazo and tenfold “It was a nail-biter,” Justify's trainer belmont stakes are next on his agenda, made their moves to the front, challenging bob baffert told nbc sports. “they put it June 9, 2018. 14 . June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com dressage & eventing Still the Best Weekend All Year: KY3DE By Grace Netter; photos by Brenda Black

fter 37 years, the Kentucky three-Day aevent (KY3De) has a new title spon - sor, and after three years, a new reigning cham - pion. land rover automotive is the newest title sponsor and namesake of the KY3De. this year also knocked crowd-favorite michael Jung Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Marilyn Little on rF Scandalous, Pawel Spisak on Banderas through off his three-year throne with a new victor. Class, winners of the 2018 KY3DE highest placed USA horse/rider the Head of the Lake obstacles In one-stadium-rail upset, first place went to great britain’s oliver townend riding cooley master class, who finished on his dressage score of 28.7. he was one of only four riders to not add any penalties to their dressage score over the whole competition. this is a first-time KY3De win for townend, and it was his horse’s 4-star competition debut. out of the $400,000 prize, townend was awarded $130,000 and a 12-month lease on a land rover Discovery. townend was also eligible for the rolex grand slam of eventing after winning the burghley horse trials and now the KY3De. however, as of may 6, townend came in second to Jonelle price of new Zealand at the mitsubishi motors badminton horse trials, just missing the gram slam title. Buck Davidson on Carvelo over fence Michael Jung on Fischerrocana FTS Michael Jung on Fischerrocana FTS second place at the KY3De went to 3-year #14, Loblolly Pine rails at fence 27A, Cabins and Boathouses on Sunday’s stadium course reigning champion michael Jung of germany, riding fischerrocana fts, only adding 0.4 Cross Country – squeaked by 86.6 seconds. penalties on cross country and an unlucky 4 April 28 : as expected, the top places were shaken up penalties in stadium. he brought home $62,000 a first in four years, by the demanding course. second placed bur - and a chance to try again next year. the sun shone upon the ton and nobilis 18 knocked two rails, adding 8 american marilyn little, riding rf scan - cross-country course points and pulling them down into 9th place. dalous, finished in third place with a score of on saturday. With a little and rf scandalous went clear, bringing 32.8, earning $45,000. tough but fair course, it them up from 6th into 3rd, and making her the fourth place went to phillip Dutton, (usa), was nice not to worry highest placing american. When townend fin - riding Z. they scored 33.7 total points, finish - about slippery footing. ished clear, he knew he had done his best and ing on just their dressage score. he was prior to the start, three threw his fist in the air. as Jung entered the awarded $38,000. horses were withdrawn arena, there was only silence, wondering if the 6th annual Dubarry of Ireland nations’ from the competition, he’d be able to complete a fourth consecutive team challenge was won by team germany, bumping the field win. When his horse pulled the last rail in the great britain, australia, and poland with a total down to 43 competi - triple bar, a collective gasp could be heard from score of 102.7. I n second place was team usa tors. this year’s course Michael Jung at fence #7, the Keepers Brush the crowd. When townend returned to the with a score of 108.0. In third place was team was once again de - arena, he was tears, smiles, and waves as the canada, with a score of 244.2. the $20,000 signed by Derek di place with boyd martin. going completely british national anthem played. after receiving cash prize was divided among the winners. grazia, who is also designing the course for the clear, christopher burton moved up to second, his prizes, he did a victory lap - not only on his Dressage – April 26-27 : 2020 tokyo olympics. although he has de - and oliver townend climbed to third. horse, but also in his new land rover Discov - following the morning jogs, 46 horses were signed for the KY3De in the past, this course this year was a very safe cross-country day, ery. on line to show their stuff in the dressage arena. was completely redesigned and even reversed with only three rider falls and no horse falls. In addition to numerous trade fair vendors overnight, one horse was withdrawn from from start to finish. the head of the lake fea - this is a significant improvement, linked to the and equine demos going on throughout the competition, and one horse did not pass the first tured two routes this year, direct and indirect. application of breakaways and frangible pins, weekend, there were other activities at the inspection. many of the riders were using the With the optimum time of 11 minutes and 3 allowing knocked fences to fall, instead of KY3De. friday hosted a 5k race and 1 mile fun KY3De as preparation for the feI World seconds, the course encouraged a forward ride. catching the horse’s legs. there was, however, run, the heads up heels Down 5K, with part equestrian games, to be held this september out of the 43 competitors to set out on controversy when blood was seen coming from of the proceeds donated to the 2018 KY3De in tryon, north carolina. this is the first year course, only 36 finished. along the way, four the mouth of marilyn little’s mount, rf scan - official charity, Junior achievement of the that the 1.5 scoring coefficient was not used, so riders retired, and three riders fell from their dalous. further review found that the horse had bluegrass. also on friday, the rolex stadium the dressage scores were considerably lower horses. no one was seriously injured. the head cut its lip in warm-up before going out on hosted the Kentucky Invitational csI3* and closer together than they have been in the of the lake proved to be the most difficult course. $35,000 Welcome speed cup 1.45m, part of past. fence of the day, garnering many of those Stadium Jumping – April 29 : the split rock Jumping tour. following the on thursday, as expected, michael Jung mishaps. the optimum time also proved hard going into stadium jumping, just one rail speed cup, the $225,000 Kentucky Invita - and fischerrocana fts shot to first place with to achieve, with only ten riders being able to down would shake up the top five. overnight, tional csI3* grand prix was held on saturday, a score of 27.1, giving them a sizeable lead. make it with no time penalties. there were only three horses were withdrawn before the second bringing grand prix show jumping to the following in second place sat boyd martin and ten who completed the course without time nor inspection, and one horse did not pass inspec - eventing stage. also held on friday and satur - tsetserleg with 31.2. tamra smith and 4-star jump penalties. tim bourke and luckaun tion. this left the field at 32, with prizes and day were the prince phillip cup games com - first-timer Wembley rode to third place with a quality had the fastest round, completing the ribbons being awarded to the top 20. petition for mounted games. (see page 20) personal best score, 32.1. but on friday, Jung course in a staggering 10 minutes, 43 seconds. With a challenging stadium course by an - full results and further information on the was overtaken by marilyn little, putting in a michael Jung came in only one second past the other past designer, richard Jeffery, rails were 2018 KY3De is available at: www.kentuck - brilliant test and earning 24.8. christopher bur - time, tacking on a 0.4 penalty to his score. With bound to be costly. In the end, only eight horses ythreedayevent.com, and all official social ton rose to the third place position with a score that, Jung still rose to the top after marilyn lit - went without any penalties. With an optimum media platforms. total weekend attendance for of 27.9, putting him only 0.8 behind Jung. tle got 8.0 time penalties, tying her in sixth time of 87 seconds, the average round barely the KY3De was 61,778. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 15 .

Alexandra Du Celliee Muller on Im - Kim Gentry on Fine Art Daniel Patterson on Sacred Show - Kathy Massey on North Fork’s Lady perial WrF down Zoe medal on saturday! she showed her georges, scoring 68.529%. Memphis in lanzelot 99 in feI grand prix adult am - alexandra Du celliee muller also ateur, scoring 62.935% on saturday and brought three horses, with Imperial Wrf 64.348% on sunday. a usDf gold medal scoring 75.000% and 75.909% in his two Spring Time marks the highest level of accomplishment rides in training level test 3 open. Article & photos by Nancy Brannon in the sport of dressage. elizabeth ex - rumba was first in feI prix st. georges plained its importance: “In order to open with 67.500% and first in feI Inter - t really was spring time in hernando, achieve a gold medal you need two scores mediate open with 71.176%. and sorja Imississippi for the mid-south Dres - at Intermediate of 60% or higher from two rc scoried 69.091%.in training level test sage academy (mDa) usDf show on different judges and two scores at grand 3 open, may 5-6, 2018, with warm temperatures – prix of 60% or higher from two different Kathy massey rode north fork’s lady albeit intermittent rain on saturday. owner judges. the grand prix test is the most Zoe, who looks like a miniature friesian, elizabeth clifton welcomed back judge difficult Dressage test and is the same one in the training test 1 – pony adult ama - maryal barnett, whom she says is a fa - used in all international competitions, i.e., Mary-kaylin Linch on Panic! At The teur, scoring 66.739% on sunday. vorite, and tD michele King. entries were olympics, World cup, Weg, etc. so this Disco caitlyn massey scored an astounding up and the show attracted quite a few “out is quite an accomplishment for an adult show: frasier, leonardo, and fine art, 81.000% in Dressage seat equitation on of towners.” elizabeth commented on the amateur! I think that there are 1437 gold who scored 73.415% in second level test her Zassafrass on saturday. the pair also good weather and the overall delightful medals that have been issued in the us 3 open. leonardo won the feI grand prix rode second level test 3 Jr/Yr, scoring show atmosphere. since 1979. Jennifer will be #1438.” and grand prix freestyle with a score of 64.268% (sat.) and 68.415% (sun.). this was a special show for Jennifer Kim gentry brought three horses to the 70.900%. frasier was first in feI prix st. full results are at www.foxvillage.com. van De loo, who earned her usDf gold at Red Hill Farm 217 Lenderman Road Dressage with Kirsi Byhalia, MS Kirsi Nevalainen-LaCorte off hwy 72, Se of Colliervile, Tn www.kirsinevalainen.com Ruby Reithel 662.801.2936 balancebeamdressage.wordpress.com

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Stillwater, Genevieve Munson the rider, reserve champion in 1.20/1.30m Jumper Chara Short on USA D’Horset in Classic, first in 1.20/1.30m Am. Owner Jumper (photos by Nancy Brannon ) 1.20/1.30M Jumper Miss rachel Sutton is the 2018 Ger - mantown Charity Horse Show Princess pellegrini. were second. representing WTHJA at the Memphis in savile row and grace hutson won the (photo by Tom Brannon ) May I show, sunday’s Jr/ao hunter classic at the may II show. feature classes were golden and tate allen were second. By Nancy Brannon the WthJa Derby and ava swords and my Way earned the he second in the series of spring the low Derby. giselle top spot in the pony hunter classic. Julia tshows hosted by West tennessee grench and casino King and copperfield placed second. hunter Jumper association (WthJa) took home the blue rib - In the ushJa adult am/ children’s were the memphis in may shows, may 3- bon in the WthJa handy challenge, addison bihm and for - 6 and may 10-13, 2018. Weather was great Derby, with Kam mc - ever won the blue, with margaret Weaver for both shows, with warm temperatures, Donald and lysandre and vuitton taking second. easing upwards in the 80s for the second in second. charles gill WthJa’s germantown charity horse show. class numbers were up and the and my 401K won the show princess rachel sutton was very shows attracted riders from a wide swath low hunter Derby, much en vogue at the memphis in may I of the mid-south: mississippi, nashville with Kakki Wright and show, sweeping the large children’s pony area, st. louis, alabama, and, of course, comaraderie coming hunter division championship with a first Casino, Giselle Grench riding, winner of the WTHJA west tennessee. in second. in all five classes on, who else? en vogue. Hunter Derby and the Dover Saddlery/US Medal hospitality was brimming at both In the 1.20/1.30m she rode solo con te 2 in the Junior/ao shows. the free breakfasts on sunday Jumper classic, mary in the Jr./ao hunter classic, with mary hunter 3’3” division; she rode virtuose mornings were a hit again, thanks to ein - mielenz took home the blue on shanna grayson fauser and captivate in second. Du ferlo in five jumper classes, as well as stein brothers bagels. and at spring mill beyer’s Invictus. the $10,000 WthJa Derby was the the low child/adult amateur Jumper farm’s barn area, folks said they planned In the pony hunter classic, raines sunday highlight at the Memphis in May classic, placing third. her trainer is Jason to party all day on may 5, cinco de mayo. Jernigan was top pony with fly With me, II show. amanda thomas and mtm first schnelle. “In between mint juleps, we’ll find a little as Jane head and Dreamsicle were second. take won the top prize of $1500 and the full results of both shows are at: horse - time to horse show,” quipped trainer Dave tate allen and golden were champions blue ribbon. Jason schnelle and capisce showsonline.com

Brianna Wylie and Simply Hamilton Golden, Tate Allen riding, Jr./AO Classic winner and Jr. A/O 3’3” Hunter Kate Barton on Alleghany (photo by Tommy Brannon ) Champion. (photo by Nancy Brannon ) (photo by Nancy Brannon ) www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 17 . people and horses. pamela parton photog - raphy was our photographer. It looks like she got some good photos. she said she filled up 7 sD cards! We can't wait to see you all at our next show on august 11th.” that show will be an mthJa approved show, as will their third hunter show on september 15. classes offered included mini stirrup, walk/trot hunter, green rider, beginner rider, short and long stirrup, pre-children’s and pre-adult hunters, amateur adult hunter, children’s hunter, and equitation classes. some fun classes were the puddle Jumpers 2’, over the moon jumpers 2’6”. short stirrup hunter u/s champion and equitation champion was ava satterfield on spanky. special hunter champion was leonetta tate on twinkie, and tate was Meridian also pre-children’s hunter champion on Kingston. pre-adult champion was alley’s Kid, ridden by lauren brown. Hunter Show looks like no one could top this, with lauren alexandra terakawa riding to Photos by Pamela Parton Photography open equitation champion and to reserve champion in over the moon jumpers. exit eridian equine education center, strategy was champion in over the moon min conjunction with lucky fox jumpers, with brieanne butler riding. farm, held their spring hunter show on brieanne was also champion in the puddle may 19, 2018 at their facility on murfrees - Jumpers division on baron. boro road in lebanon, tn. “our show In addition to hunter shows, meridian went really well on saturday. We had over equine offers a variety of other shows, 200 entries, beautiful (although hot) such as trail obstacle challenges and west - weather, and we received a lot of positive ern shows. find more information at feedback from exhibitors,” said cristin http://meridianequine.com and on face - Jordan of meridian equine. “It was a great book at meridian equine education cen - day of horse showing with really amazing ter programs and events.

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June 30 – Equine Trail Sports Summer Fun Obstacle Challenges I & II July 21 – Equine Trail Sports St. Patrick's Day This year is going to be busy at Meridian! Challenge Makeup Date We will be hosting 6 trail obstacle challenges on August 11 – MEEC/LFF Hunter Series III 3 dates through Equine Trail Sports; 2 open double points show! breed Western shows; and a new 4-show hunter and jumper series. The hunter series will be co- September 15 – MEEC/LFF Hunter Series IV hosted in partnership with Lucky Fox Farm and 2 of the shows will be MTHJA shows. September 22 – Equine Trail Sports Fall Harvest We are excited about the 2018 show season! Obstacle Challenges I & II It is going to be a lot of fun, and we hope to see October 13 – Autumn Classic Western Open Show you all there.

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©MSHR 18 . June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com is a perfect example of a horse who can The jump all types of hunter fences in great style and also “turn and burn” when the clock is ticking for the jumper round – and Versatility stay careful enough to jump clear! I’ve had the pleasure of riding countless Horse, Rider, horses in my lifetime, but only a small number of those are great “versatility horses.” as a trainer, I could say the same and Class about the riders I see at the shows and By Michael Tokaruk teach in my own program. very few can seamlessly transition from the hunter ring n this day and age of specialization in to the jumper ring – and be successful. the Ithe horse show world, it is increas - skill sets are just so different that most ingly rare to find horses, riders, and events horses and riders simply gravitate one di - that call for versatility. Just take a walk rection and stay there. earlier in my career down the barn aisles at gchs and I’m I rode a lot of hunters, while over the last sure most of the trainers could give you a ten years I have consciously made a deci - quick description of their stock that might sion to gravitate towards jumpers. I still go something like this: “cloudy is a per - ride and train a few hunters, but my pas - fect children’s hunter;” “Darcy is an amaz - Michael Tokaruk on White Lightning, GCHS Versatility Class winner (2015) sion lies in the jumper ring and jumping ing junior jumper;” “logan is a total (photo by Nancy Brannon ) grands prix. packer in the equitation;” “greg is a super hunter or just a jumper – she could do it striped, more “airy,” and perhaps even everyone is different, though, and I pre-adult horse”… as trainers, we put all! and while some horses are labeled a have a liverpool underneath. an intelli - enjoy helping any rider who is serious and these labels on our horses based on their “jack of all trades,” that usually means gent horse will be able to listen to its rider, passionate about riding – whatever the dis - biggest strength and focus much of our they are a master of none. that mare could walk into the arena, and understand it is cipline. What’s important is understanding training developing that strength. Why? master any ring – hunter or jumper – and time to go around the course at a smooth, the feel, the skills, and the dedication re - because if “cloudy is a perfect children’s that’s one of the reasons she was so spe - slower, hunter pace and not rush to the quired to perfecting your “craft” – whether hunter,” then we want cloudy to be the cial. fences. this same horse, when asked to do that’s in the hunter, jumper, or equitation best children’s hunter he can be! and so, a good “versatility” horse means they a jumper course, must know how to go ring. and if you want to do all three, even training cloudy to do jumper classes must be brave and intelligent. brave be - faster, turn tighter, and jump demanding better! It just might take a little longer to might impede his progress as a hunter. cause the types of fences they will see are combinations – without knocking the rails master them all – but believe me, I’m still Keepsake, the wonderfully versatile very different in the hunter and jumper down! trying to hone my craft every time I get on mare who is immortalized with the Keep - rings. hunter fences have flower boxes, White lightning is a horse with whom a horse. maybe someday I’ll find mastery sake memorial versatility challenge class brush, walls, gates, and are generally I had the pleasure of winning the Keep - in one, two, or three rings at the horse at gchs was different. she wasn’t just a solidly built. Jumper fences are often sake versatility class a few years ago. he show! www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 19 . GCHS Program Camp Oak Hill Cover Art June 24 - July 29, 2018 he artist for the 2018 germantown tcharity horse show program cover is samantha sherry, who lives in german - town, tennessee, but grew up in mountain home, arkansas. “like many young girls, I was obsessed with horses. I dreamed about horses. I drew and painted them. I pored over books dedicated to them. eventually, my weekly horseback riding lesson evolved into horse ownership,” said “sam” as she is nick - named. sam grew up riding in rodeos, and when she graduated from high school, she because this is the gchs’s 70th anniver - got a rodeo and an academic scholarship sary, I felt that it was important to refer - to arkansas state university. ence the show’s rich history. after several In college she took painting as an elec - days of research and sketching, I created tive class for fun. “but I fell in love with five watercolors for the committee to re - art,” she said, and she began taking more view. eventually we settled on an image art classes and fewer animal science inspired from a photo of W.n. (sonny) classes. she has earned a bachelor of fine foster and his horse “Kettle Drum” taken arts in studio art; a masters of fine arts Girls ages 7-19 | Overnight & Day Camps in 1953. sonny was on the original board (at memphis college of art), and a master © MSHR of Directors and in 2005 the “bowl” at the of arts in teaching. now, she paints full Laura Sale germantown charity horse show named time. in his honor,” said sherry. her latest project was the painting for 670 County Rd. 101 | Oxford, MS 38655 find more information about her at the gchs program cover. www.samanthasherry.com and on face - 662.801.2084 | 662.234.8488 “It was a huge honor to be asked to cre - book at samantha sherry fine art. ate this year’s painting and program cover. www.OakHillStablesBedandBreakfast.com

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(below) Prince Philip Cup Games photos from Lidia Olyha: MidSouth region Pickles www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 21 . 2018 National Championships 10, 2018, also at the farm show complex in harrisburg, pennsylvania. nearly 450 students from across the u.s. and canada qualified to compete at the event. Thursday Highlights : In open equi - From Carrie Wirth, EQ Media tation over fences. centenary university arrisburg, penn.—the 2018 Inter - junior michael andrade earned the na - Western hcollegiate horse shows associa - tional championship aboard skidmore tion (Ihsa) championship began with college’s clay. Western and reining competition friday, Friday Highlights : the first two phases Semi-Finals may 4, at the farm show complex in har - of the usef/cacchione cup, equitation Photos by Allison Lail risburg, pennsylvania, featuring aqha over fences, and equitation on the flat team open reining and Individual open took place. In the usef/cacchione cup he Interscholastic equestrian asso - Western horsemanship. equitation over fences, mollie tciation (Iea) held its 2018 Western Performing a spin on Dually is Friday Highlights : the university of Kowalchik, captain of the mount holyoke semi-finals a on may 26-27, 2018 at Cameron Montgomery of Autumn rose Wisconsin river falls notched their first college team, produced the leading round roane state community college in har - Farm Equestrian Team win in aqha team open reining with aboard collins, owned by cazenovia col - riman, tennessee. Judges were Debbie Danielle paulson the leading rider. In sec - lege. Kail, aqha, nsba of scottsdale, ari - ond place in open reining was the middle going into the flat phase, Kowalchik zona and cyndi hershey brown, aqha, tennessee state university team, with was two points ahead of the pack, with nrha of purcell, oklahoma. the compe - mary Wade the leading rider. halle Kutsche from Kansas state univer - tition included horsemanship and reining Saturday Highlights : morgan Knerr, sity in second. both riders maintained classes of various levels of rider ability from the university of findlay, won the their positions after the flat phase with and qualifications. mid-south states ten - nrha Individual open reining. Knerr only one point separating their scores. nessee, mississippi, alabama, georgia, and her best friend, tyler Kirby from ohio Saturday Highlights : the top 10 riders north carolina, south carolina, and state university, were tied at 148 points returned for the work-off phase. the skid - florida are in Zone 4 of the Iea Western each after their first reining run. the more college thoroughbreds maintained regions. judges asked the two top contenders to a lead throughout the show and finished the Iea promotes teamwork, develops swap horses and return for a showdown. with 30 points, taking the collegiate cup the ability to ride various horses, provides Knerr, who rode Karen black’s brie in the home to saratoga springs. reserve cham - affordable coaching and opportunities for pions savannah college of art and Design riders who have a passion for horses, but first round, mounted up on gunny, also Showing a sliding stop on Chubs: Ad - were just two points behind, and stanford may not be able to bear the expenses or fa - owned by black. In the end, the judges dison Paulsen of Lone Star Equestrians gave Knerr the top prize. university was third with 22 points. cilitate their own show horses. the Iea is Sunday Highlights : the university of sweet briar college’s makayla ben - an organization similar in design to Isha findlay was awarded the aqha team jamin won usef/cacchione cup under for students of middle school and high Sportsmanship Award went to hannah national championship and took home Judges Diane carney and tony sgarlata. school age. owning a horse is not required brooks of the hill country sliders. the trophy after a stunning victory over tal - In a challenging course over fences, to participate in the Iea; the teams and Horse of the Show award was earned by ented teams from across the country. ohio makayla benjamin, a senior at sweet barns provide horses and equipment for Dixie, from the forsyth central equestrian state university was named reserve briar, went from eighth place in the top 10 the competitions. now in its 16th season, team. champion. connor smith, the st. andrews to win the championship. she drew Iea membership is nearly 14,000. look - full results of the show in both Indi - university senior from gastonia, north collins, who was reserve champion mol - ing forward to the 17th season, co-founder vidual and team categories are available carolina, won the team open Western lie Kowalchik’s draw in the first phase. roxane Durant says, “It is a wonderful on our website. horsemanship and earned the aqha high michael Janson, from boston univer - sense of community among those associ - the Western semi-finals b is June 2-3 point Western rider. sity, nabbed the win in the collegiate cup ated with the Iea.” and she hopes that at the university of findlay Western farm Western Special Awards : harley, from open equitation over fences. community continues to grow. in findlay, ohio. middle tennessee state university, was Mid-South riders Wrap Up results of Western Semi-Finals A : find more information about these awarded the smartpak most popular Novice Equitation Over Fences (Indi - High Point Rider in the Upper Schoo l shows at: www.rideiea.org/western/semi- Western horse award. vidual) - sixth: erin buckley, maryville division was ellexxa maxwell of autumn finals.html Mid-South riders Wrap Up college, tn rose farm equestrian team. reserve was If you are interested in joining Iea, Intermediate Western Horsemanship Intermediate Equitation on the Flat (In - alexandra orzo, also of autumn rose membership for the 2018-19 season opens (team) - third: luke brock, middle ten - dividual) - tenth: emory barnes, univer - farm equestrian team. June 1st. find information about how to nessee state university sity of mississippi (ole miss), ms High Point Rider in the Middle School join at: www.rideiea.org. Advanced Western Horsemanship Intermediate Equitation Over Fences division was mason Dorsey of concord (team) - fourth: steven todd, middle (Individual) - fourth: emory barnes, uni - equestrian center. reserve was cadence (below) Individual Junior Varsity Be - tennessee state university versity of mississippi eger, also of autumn rose farm. ginner Horsemanship Advanced Western Horsemanship (In - USEF/Cacchione Cup - phase I: Kelsey dividual) - mary cornett, mississippi state sloan, mtsu – 69.00 points. phase II: university, ms Kelsey sloan, mtsu – 84.50 points; total Open Reining (team) - second: mary 153.50 Wade, middle tennessee state university In hunter seat standings, savannah Open Reining (Individual) - fifth: college of art and Design, ga was cham - alexandra britt, university of tennessee pion team in Zone 5. – Knoxville, tn In Western standings, middle ten - Alumni Western Horsemanship - sixth: nessee state university was champion emily Kopko, middle tennessee state team in Zone 5. university, tn at Ihsa nationals, middle tennessee Alumni Reining - fifth: emily Kopko, state university was third in aqha tro - middle tennessee state university, tn phy Western team. for more information and full results, he ISHA Hunter Seat Champi - go to Ihsainc.com tonships began on thursday may 22 . June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com training & performance (or even lameness). but before you resort Bad Horse! to expensive veterinary or ‘neuroscien - tific’ treatments, you may want to invest in a simple diagnostic evaluation of your How about saddle fit, using a qualified saddle fitter who understands equine biomechanics and Bad Rider? anatomy and the ramifications to your horse if the saddle doesn’t fit properly. By Jochen Schleese CMS, CSFT, many people agree that horses do not CSE©2018 Saddlefit 4 Life® All Rights consciously behave badly. they react to Reserved outside stimuli – either a poorly fitting any training articles advise “how saddle or an incompetent or untrained mto slow down the rushing horse;” rider who can cause these kinds of behav - “how to ride the stumble out of your iors. how and where a rider’s weight is horse;” “how to make your horse go for - carried can make a huge difference. Dan - ward;” how to, how to, how to. negative gerous horses can be created when aids are Horse reacting to being saddled. and unwanted behaviors of your horse misunderstood or mishandled. horses may (Photo courtesy of Karen Loshbaugh, may actually be due to a poorly fitting sad - develop resistant or evasive behaviors be - CSE ) cause the handler does not know how to dle, which impacts the reflex points and channel which is too narrow, or because it get what he/she is asking for. but remem - Horse rearing possibly due to an un - causes simple instinctive reactions, rather twists during movement because of natu - ber that this does not make a ‘bad horse’ – comfortable or even painful saddle fit. than conscious behaviors. these articles ral asymmetry, the horse will reflexively it is simply a horse behaving badly! 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working on a big ranch where she met an - Legacy of thony Desreaux. she felt clueless at first, but learned to ride well enough to partici - pate in racing and eventing. Desreaux rec - Legends ommended her for the scholarship program, which gave her the opportunity Scholarship to pursue a career path for which she had passion and drive, and to some day own By Lisa Sparks her own horse. legacy of legends is a colt start - emily scholtec from Iowa received her aing event of training from the scholarship this year after a third try. she horse’s point of view. It is also an invest - is a college graduate with a liberal arts ment in the next generation of horsemen degree. she was acquainted with “horse - and horsewomen through its scholarship manship through feel,” but tried some program. the scholarships pay for the re - other approaches. It was when she took cipient’s instruction, room and board, and Emily Scholtec from Iowa Francesca Green from Australia her troubled mare to one of buck’s clinics travel expenses. successful applicants that she began to focus on a career in colt spend three months training with a horse - and used the self-preservation of the horse “the idea for the next generation of horse - starting, along with helping people finish man skilled in the philosophy of tom Dor - to form this partnership. patience and men is to be able to ride with good hands their horses and working with horse res - rance and ray hunt, which is rooted in the knowledge are the keys, and the followers that we think are portraying ray’s and cues. vaquero , the horse-mounted livestock of this style of horsemanship recognize tom’s vision for the horse. We want to to apply for the scholarship program, herder that originated on the Iberian that it is necessary to learn it from the mas - honor the legacy of ray and tom by en - you have to submit a video of you riding a peninsula, manifesting the spanish tradi - ters. ray hunt and tom Dorrance are the couraging people to have a life that is ful - horse, an essay about yourself and your in - tion of working riding that became the masters that buck brannaman and others filling and rewarding, and offers a better terest in horses, and three letters of rec - foundation for the north american cow - follow. When ray and tom passed away, deal for the horse.” ommendation from people not related to boy. ray’s wife carolyn partnered with buck I interviewed two scholarship recipi - you. You do not have to come from a these basic fundamental principles of brannaman to carry out this timely tradi - ents, one who is currently participating in working ranch, but must demonstrate in - riding and training are preserved in the tion. no amount of book reading or video the training and one who received a schol - terest in the horse and a commitment to philosophies of these two men, who claim watching can produce this touch with the arship for 2018. these horsewomen recip - learning. applicants must be at least 18 no fame or fortune, but hold them to be masters. ients are emily sholtec, 24, from Iowa and years of age to apply. the goal of the true for what gentles a horse and paves the attendance at a legacy of legends francesca green, 24, from australia. scholarship program is to preserve the way for a lasting relationship. there are no helps the legacy of legends scholarship francesca green grew up in southwest legacy of these two great horsemen and as - short cuts or economic gain directly re - program award learning opportunities for queensland liking horses, but was only sure that future generations continue to lated to their philosophy because the horse as many applicants as money raised and able to ride with grandparents and neigh - learn from them. has a brain that operates from unchange - donations allows. funding for this pro - bors. she took ballet for nine years, but her find scholarship information at: able instinct. the vaqueros observed this gram comes from the gathering and gen - desire to ride never waned. Inspired by www.alegacyoflegends.com/scholarship- erous sponsors. buck brannaman states, Buck , the documentary, she pursued a job program.html www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 23 .

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Memphis Showdown By Nancy Brannon olks knew there was construction After donning the “safety vest,” one of the obstacles riders negotiate is the “nar - Carefully crossing the teeter totter fgoing on at the show place arena row bridge.” in memphis, tennessee, but over the weekend of may 5-6, 2018, the indoor arena looked like tDot had converted the indoor arena to a construction zone. no, there wasn’t road construction. It was the obstacle course set up by the Dixie out - laws, a new eXca club in the midsouth. eXca, the extreme cowboy associa - tion, and with it the extreme cowboy race,™ was originated by craig cameron to challenge horses and riders to negotiate a wide variety of obstacles. the majority of obstacles that riders encounter at a sanc - tioned eXca event are things that one would routinely encounter on a trail ride or daily work on a ranch. however – there are exceptions for creativity! sherry garman, member of the Dixie outlaws advisory board, explained that Over the teeter totter In this obstacle, the rider has to back the horse around the barrel the obstacle courses usually have inside the construction fence. “themes.” for example, this weekend’s in - door arena was set up with a “construc - tion Zone” theme. another course was the “outlaw arena,” set up like an old west town. another was the “Dixie playland,” with kiddie pools, swim noodles, inflata - bles, and hanging noodles to walk through. “the courses are always different. It’s the confidence and trust between horse and rider that allows the team to successfully negotiate the obstacles,” sherry explained. all breeds of horses and riders of all lev - els are invited to participate. horseman - ship and equine partnership are judged as the horse and rider team negotiate their way through obstacle courses in a timed event. this is the first event for the new club and their first time in memphis for this Through the “key hole” at the Dead End Through the “road narrows” obstacle event. the members were pleased with the the “party room” was put to good use for older; green horse; Intermediate; non- mississippi; bret lambdin, level 1 judge facility and the turnout. they like the cen - the Welcome party, with special guests: pro; ride smart; and pro. from mount Dora, florida; and rick tral location of memphis and all the nashville singers/songwriters Joe hash on sunday, the top ten from saturday’s peniston, level 1 judge from mint hill, amenities that are available within a short and scott southworth. earlier in the day, races came back for the showdown cham - north carolina. distance of the venue. the show attracted the group offered two sessions of a lee pionship. there are more eXca events to come. around 95 entries from “all over,” sherry hart horsemanship clinic. plus, there Judges for the event were: lee hart, the extreme cowboy race national said. riders came from Kansas, south were plenty of raffle items donated from head judge (level 4) and course designer championships is June 2-3, 2018 at the carolina, Indiana, ohio, and tennessee. their sponsors on which riders could bid. from topeka, Kansas; Johnie clem, level morgan county celebration arena in De - the Dixie outlaws were the first group then on saturday, the races began, with 3 judge from turners, missouri; Jim ochs, catur, ala. the Dixie outlaws’ tennessee to use the newly completed Warm up nine divisions competing: green horn, level 1 judge from gridley, Kansas; Julie state championship is at circle g ranch arena with its covered front porch, party Young guns, Youth 12-17; novice 18 & murphy, level 1 judge from mooreville, in lynnville, tennessee, July 21-22, 2018. rooms, and office space. on friday night, www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 25 . 26 . 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The unique headstall - jato - of show Dr. Alice Wolf on JM (PE) El Secreto, Peruvians, showing the tapas ojos. Champ. Amateur Performance Stallion

MLM Zeus, Luis Dapelo riding, Champion Breeding Stallion can remove the stirrups, bury them in the ground, and then tie your horse to the buckle and strap for a ground tie. because Peruvian the shape is closed on three sides, you can put a candle in it for light at night and the sides prevent the wind from blowing out Horse Show the candle. You can use the stirrup as a scoop to get water out of a stream for your Article & photos by Nancy Brannon or your horse.” he central states peruvian horse one of the peculiarities of peruvian tclub and the southwest peruvian tack is the use of breechings called the horse club teamed up for a double point guarnición. It is most likely derived from show at the expo center in tunica, mis - a harness first used to prevent the saddle from slipping forward when riding over sissippi on may 11-13, 2018. this was west tennessee. the stride forward, similar to a swimmer’s rough terrain. Dr. Wolf explained that the central states’ 50th anniversary champi - the social Dances they perform are arms action. “this is an all-natural gait,” peruvian horse does not have a big with - onship show! the central states Judge passed down from the late Wood bell, a she explained. “the peruvian horses are ers, but a rather flat withers, requiring the was Janic arllentar and the southwest tribal elder who chanted for the West ten - born with this four-beat lateral gait,” use of a crupper to keep the saddle from Judge was ernesto sandigo. so competi - nessee choctaw social Dancers for many which is called the paso llano . sliding forward, which is under the guar - tors had double the opportunity for cham - years prior to his passing in 1999. the tra - show attire at a peruvian show is nición. “peru is very mountainous,” she pionship trophies. there was plenty of ditional choctaw dances they performed mostly white: “white long-sleeved shirt, said, so preventing the saddle from slip - hospitality as well, with a barn banquet are the war dance, social dance, and ani - white pants, and white scarf are essen - ping as the horse moves over varied ter - on friday night and a barn party on satur - mal dances. In addition to these traditional tials,” explained Dr. Wolf. most riders rain is very important. day with a DJ and plenty of good music. dances, the group carries on other tradi - wear a poncho over the white shirt, but it “the head gear is finely braided In addition to the many peruvian per - tions of choctaw culture, such as dress - is also acceptable to wear a jacket. In peru, rawhide,” she explained. It is called a jato formance classes, there were specialty making and shirt making, basketry, the horseman riding the peruvian horse is and consists of the halter with its shank, classes: musical exercise class, egg beadwork, the game of stickball, choctaw traditionally called ‘chalán’. he wears a the headstall and reins, and the eye cover stomp, bareback equitation, costume language and cooking. wide straw hat or ‘jipijapa’ (a type of and strap. the eye cover ( tapa ojos ) serves class, trail, and two classes that rewarded Dr. alice m. Wolf, president of the panama hat, woven from the fibers of the the same purpose as blinders in training. It the smoothest ride that spilled the least camino real peruvian horse club of Jipijapa palm tree) and a brown poncho can be pulled down to cover the horse’s amount of liquid from a glass held by the bryan, texas and an exhibitor at this show, made of vicuña fiber. eyes, permitting one to saddle or mount a rider: amateur champagne class and explained the history of the peruvian horse Dr. Wolf explained that peruvians can nervous horse with ease. Dr. Wolf also ex - Junior perrier-soda class. there was also and the traditions involved in showing be ridden in any kind of tack, but for plained that “since peru is also desert area, a ladies sidesaddle class, sponsored by the them. “the horse originated in peru about shows, most ride in traditional tack. the there are not always trees or places to tie a choctaw Dream catchers Drill team. 300 years ago. they are smooth riding peruvian saddle has a moderately high horse. so the eye covers can be pulled on saturday, the choctaw Dream horses – you can ride all day and not get - pommel and cantle with leather skirts that over the horse’s eyes. since the horse can’t catchers Drill team from boswell, okla - tired – and we call them the ‘no bounce can be embossed with a variety of designs. see, the horse won’t move and it’s like a homa performed, as did the West ten - ride’ or the ‘ride with glide.’ the wooden saddle tree is covered with ground tie.” nessee choctaw social Dancers. the drill “the difference between the peruvian tight-fitting rawhide, with the cinch, stir - Dr. Wolf talked about the stamina and team has won several awards at parades, paso and the paso fino horses are, one, rups, crupper, breeching buckles and heart of the peruvians. “these horses have and in 2015 and 2017 they performed at their origins. the peruvian is from, of straps attached to the frame. a lot of stamina and amazing amount of the peruvian national horse show in course, peru. the paso finos originate the stirrups are usually made of wood heart,” she said. the horses are used for texas. from colombia and puerto rico. two, in a pyramid shape. historically there was trail riding and for endurance riding, as the West tennessee choctaw social their gaits. the paso finos have a lot of not much iron in peru from which to make well as showing. she told the story of Dancers are members of the mississippi fast up-and-down motion in the front legs. stirrups, so they were made from wood. In verne albright who brought these horses band of choctaw Indians of philadelphia, but you may have noticed the ‘paddling’ shows they may be decorated with strips from peru to the u.s. – over land! he rode mississippi. In the late 1940s and early motion of the front legs on the peruvians. of metal and may be decorated. they are them all the way from peru to the u.s. in 1950s many choctaw families moved to this is a unique trait called termino ,” attached to the saddle via straps with a the 1960s. west tennessee in search of jobs in farm - which is an outward swinging leg action buckle. for more general information about the ing. many relocated to lauderdale county, originating from the shoulder, in which the Dr. Wolf explained the traditional uses peruvian horse, visit: www.napha.net tennessee as sharecroppers. today there front lower legs roll to the outside during for the unique design of the stirrups. “You are over 250 choctaw families throughout 30 . June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com on the trail awards were given to teams with the average time, fastest time, Hillsboro and slowest time. costume awards were given for the most creative and most enthusiastic. Hounds strawberry plains audubon center is a jewel for wildlife en - Hunter Pace thusiasts of all types. consisting of over 3,000 acres, it merges conser - From Heather Dunham vation with history. the center was he hillsboro hounds held their an - originally a working plantation, tnual hunter pace on april 6, 2018 which was bequeathed to the mis - at colonial hill farm in lynnville, ten - sissippi audubon society by two nessee. the hunter pace offered three di - sisters, ruth finley and margaret visions to accommodate a variety of finley shackelford, with a vision Vicki Peffers on her Arabian mare, Simone, riders: tally ho (jumping), larking (op - (above) Lead Line winner: rose of restoring the land to a natural by the Davis House. ( photo by Geneen Chase ) tion to jump), hilltopping (non-jumping). Voigt on Lady Jane Grey. (below) Ter - habitat for birds and other wildlife, there were also handy hunter classes rier winner reba, owned by the Kings Oak Grove as well as to educate the public about con - in both the jumping and non-jumping di - servation. there are educational programs visions. a handy hunter is a horse or pony throughout the year, culminating in the that is very easy to maneuver around a Hunter Pace hummingbird festival in september. course – in the ring or in the hunt field. there are restored historic buildings on the By Tommy Brannon, MFH Different elements that might be seen in a grounds, including the original antebellum handy hunter class include, but are not t has been a very wet spring in the Davis house and a plantation store. the limited to, fences at the gallop, rollbacks, Imid-south this year, with many remnants of sharecropper shacks dot the trot fences, a gate to open and/or close stormy weekends. this weather pattern trails. from the horse's back, etc. has been particularly hard on scheduled oak grove hunt club will host a musi - handy hunter winners were: Jumping: outdoor equestrian activities. this spring’s cal benefit at strawberry plains on July 21, heather Dunham. non-Jumping: brooks Special Awards for Pace Divisions oak grove hunter pace and timed trail 2018: harmony for hounds - opera and sneed Best Turned Out Pair — the John tem - ride had to be postponed several times. musical theater in the historic Davis hunter paces are ridden in pairs on a pleton memorial challenge trophy win - but perseverance paid off when on sun - house. amanda mcgee, Jt. master of oak prescribed course through the countryside, ners: natalie Dankmyer and heather day may 5, 2018, riders and their horses grove and singer with opera memphis, vying for an ideal time appropriate for Dunham (shown below). gathered at the fabulous strawberry plains has invited opera singers and musicians to each division of the team’s choice. Ideal Best Turned Out Famil y — the hooker audubon center near holly springs, mis - perform. the sorée is open to the public times are set by the field masters. the bowl perpetual trophy, donated by the sissippi for a fun hunter pace and day of and children are invited. for information, Jumping division fences consist of hunt - hooker family, winners: emily and hill trail riding across the property. contact amanda mcgee (901) 606-2119 ing coops, other natural jumps, rider gates, mcalister teams of two rode a marked or [email protected]. and creek crossings. other divisions go The Tennessee Trifecta — the three course through woods and open through gates and navigate creeks, or jump local hunts – cedar Knob, mells, and fields. there was an ideal set time at their discretion. hillsboro hounds – created a year-end to complete the course, and riders Hunter Paces results : award for participation in all three hunts’ had to estimate how fast to go to Tally Ho : ideal time 30:32 hunter paces. points are accumulated by meet the ideal time. maps of the 1st: gaye talmey & stephanie ventura riders at each hunter pace based on their course were available, but the 2nd: Jennifer Walker & Dana burke placement in a division. the hillsboro course was so well marked that the 3rd: savannah emerson & megan stout hounds hunter pace was the third and maps were hardly necessary. one Larking : ideal time 36:55 final event in the series. fun part of the course was a re - 1st: fiona King & sarah ann Johnson Tally Ho Trifecta Winners : savannah freshment stand set up mid-way, 2nd: eleanor parkes & ashley parkes emerson & megan stout — these ladies with drinks for both horses and rid - 3rd: bill andrews & roman Kaul placed at all three events! ers: water, juice and mimosas. for Hilltopping : ideal time 48:30 Hilltopping Trifecta Winners : roman a bit of whimsy, riding teams were 1st: fiona King & brooks sneed Kaul and bill andrews encouraged to dress in costumes. 2nd: eleanor parkes & leah boatright Winner of the Terrier Races : reba (above) The Ninja Turtles: Allison Gill & Henley McCutchen 3rd: rebecca larson & lorie Duke owned by fiona and Jim King. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 31 . Greener pastures Youth Pollinator Habitat Program: Quail NPS Grants Forever & Woodstock 4-H

Part of the battery at Fort Donelson, overlooking the Cumberland river.

ashington, Dc, april 27, 2018 – Wthe national park service an - nounced in late april $82,495 in grants from the Woodstock 4-H group: (left to right) american battle - Evan Shaw, Layla Holland, Naomi Gar - field protection Native plant pollinator habitat. (photo courtesy USDA ) rett, Lacaria Harris, Alyssa Shaw, Mia program (abpp) Brown, Matthew Sears, and Chaney to help protect Harrison ( photo by Johnny McFarland ) 14.79 acres of By Johnny McFarland valuable assistance in establishing the civil War battle - habitat. we consume is delivered by pollinators, illington, tn. may 2, 2018. In an fields in ten - “this is yet another way quail forever including fruits, vegetables, and coffee. effort to support outdoor educa - nessee, threatened with damage or m helps influence the conservation leaders of habitat necessary for rapidly declining tion and diverse wildlife habitat for the fu - destruction by urban and suburban devel - the future,” said Johnny mcfarland, youth populations of bees and butterflies is also ture of pollinators and upland game birds, opment. two grants will be used to acquire director of the mid south chapter of quail the same diverse habitat necessary for the mid south chapter of quail forever portions of the chattanooga, Wauhatchie, forever. “this pollinator plot is helping quail, songbirds, and a host of other partnered with Woodstock ghost riders 4- and fort Donelson battlefields. to restore critical habitat for monarch but - wildlife species. the insects produced in h horse program of shelby county at “some of the most defining moments in terflies, honey bees, and song birds, while this habitat are a primary food source for Woodstock orchard to deliver the organi - our nation’s history were decided by con - serving as an outdoor classroom for quail in their first months of life. zation’s signature “Youth pollinator habi - flicts on these hallowed grounds,” na - groups like this 4-h chapter led by lydia this quail forever Youth habitat polli - tat program.” members of both tional park service Deputy Director Dan holland. It is a win-win situation for all.” nator project is made possible by funding organizations gathered on april 29, 2018 smith said. “In partnership with local “brittney viers and gordon counts are from Dupont pioneer, monarch Joint ven - to learn about the importance of pollina - communities, the civil War trust, and the the west tennessee quail forever wildlife ture, cabelas outdoor fund, bayer bee tors to our food chain and to plant a native tennessee historical commission, these biologists who work with landowners and care, and the mid south chapter of quail wildlife plot featuring pollinator plants grants will help preserve these battlefields farmers in establishing wildlife habitat. forever. for more information about the common to a southern ecosystem. for future generations to reflect on the his - brittney drew up our seed mix which was mid south chapter, call Walker morris the program’s objectives are to in - tory they represent.” custom mixed for us by roundstone na - (901) 218-3542, or visit www.mid - crease awareness about declining grass - the grants are administered by the tive seed. It includes 16 different native southquailforever.org. land wildlife species including quail, abpp, one of more than a dozen programs plant seeds including purple coneflower, for more information about how quail songbirds, and pollinating insects; to edu - operated by the national park service that switchgrass, milkweed, showy tickseed, forever/pheasants forever are helping cate the public on the importance of polli - provide states and local communities tech - and others. this is a three season bloom - produce pollinator habitat, visit: quailfor - nator habitat; and to establish quality nical assistance and funding to help pre - ing mix to enhance the pollinator habitat,” ever.org/bloglanding/blogs/field- pollinator habitat throughout the country. serve their history and create recreational explained mcfarland. “gordon drove to notes/quail-forever%e2%80%99s-Yout local quail forever chapters are working opportunities. consideration for the bat - the farm, helped pick the location, and h-pollinator-habitat-program- with communities to create habitat proj - tlefield land acquisition grants is given to coached the landowner on how to prepare a.aspx?feed=articles. also visit nrcs at: ects that involve youth, schools, and com - battlefields listed in the national park ser - the land so we could have a successful www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/de - munity groups. quail forever wildlife vice’s civil War sites advisory commis - planting.” tail/pa/plantsanimals/?cid=nrcs142p2_018 biologists for West tennessee, gordon sion’s 1993 report on the nation’s civil approximately one-third of the food 171 counts and brittney viers, provided in - War battlefields and the abpp’s 2007 re - port to congress on the historic preserva - tion of revolutionary War and War of Grilling Time! at Stewart Brothers Hdwe. 1812 sites in the united states. t was grilling time again the grants are funded from the land Iwith stewart brothers and Water conservation fund (lWcf), hardware, this time at their established in 1964 to purchase land, ace, cordova, tn location at water and wetlands for the benefit of all 1740 n. germantown road, americans. on may 5, 2018. folks were Grantee : city of chattanooga and grilling all kinds of delicious Wauhatchie battlefields, 3.61 acres; proj - meats and appetizers on the ect partners: civil War trust, tennessee wood fired traeger grills, and historical commission. grant: $57,065. this event also included a big Grantee : tennessee historical com - green egg grill demo. as mission for fort Donelson battlefield, usual, Jill had some of her de - 11.18 acres; project partner: civil War licious dessert treats to com - trust. grant: $24,430. plete the samples. visit: www.nps.gov/abpp/ 32 . 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UT Gardens Photos by Nancy Brannon he university of tennessee gar - tdens, Knoxville, opened an inaugu - ral art in the gardens exhibit “Joyful flight: a hummingbird exhibit” with a re - ception on may 4, 2018. twenty-eight local amateur and professional artists have Waterfalls are a new feature at the UT Gardens, Knoxville. There’s plenty of artistically interpreted this year’s theme by whimsey at the Gardens, too, like this giant scrap metal grasshopper (below). painting or embellishing plywood hum - May Flower of the Month “Cheyenne mingbird silhouettes, measuring approxi - Spirit” Coneflower. ( Photo by A. Wind - mately 4 feet x 3 feet x 8 inches, using ham, courtesy UTIA ) media of their choice. these works have been installed throughout the ut gardens In June, the ut gardens, Knoxville and will be displayed throughout the sum - hosts “superheroes vs villains plants” mer of 2018. the hummingbirds will then camps for garden explorers (ages 6-10) be sold at a live auction on september 9th, and “lil’ gardeners.” the camps will look with all proceeds benefiting the ut gar - at the amazing power of plants to feed the dens. other aspects of the exhibit include world, clean the air, regenerate, and much information on hummingbirds and identi - more. but watch out, a few villains show fication of plants attractive to them. up during camp! the ut gardens’ may 2018 flower of the ut gardens, Knoxville, is located the month: “cheyenne sprit” coneflower. on neyland Drive adjacent to the ut vet - cheyenne spirit is perfect for pollinator or erinary medical center on the Institute of cottage-style gardens when planted in a agriculture campus. for more information perennial bed or used in mass plantings in about events happening at the gardens, a landscape border. this plant is also suit - visit: ag.tennessee.edu/utg. able for a native garden. blooming the first year, the 3-inch to 4-inch flower heads are sure to attract a variety of butterflies and other pollinators. If you leave the old flower heads on the plant into fall and win - ter, birds, especially goldfinches, will enjoy eating the seeds. cheyenne spirit requires full sun for the best and biggest prolific blooms. It is drought tolerant, and it grows well in a va - riety of soils. It is also resistant to rain and Hummingbird Art ( Photo courtesy wind damage. UTIA )

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We at - horsereview.com . all submissions are subject to editing by mshr staff to meet format and length restric - tempt to keep listings current; however, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any item. tions. entries must be received by deadline date to ensure inclusion in the print edition. AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENA JUN. 7-8 : gulfport, ms. southeast District horseman central livestock. tack sale: 10 tn pavillion. neysa logan 423-903-7437 JUN. 15-17 : megford show 4-h horse show am. horse sale: 1 pm. Info: 662-790-3699. JUL. 7 : Winona, ms. montgomery co. JUL. 4-7 : World barrel racing league JUN. 7-8 : Jackson, ms. southwest District www.larrymeadows.com coliseum. stephanie raper 662-614-0215 Youth finals 4-h horse show JUL. 7 : thaxton, ms. 11347 hwy. 6. JUL. 10 : bradford, tn. bradford saddle JUL. 27-29 : Wtqha shoW JUN. 18-23 . shelbyville, tn. state 4-h horseman central livestock. tack sale: 10 club. Info: patti taylor 731-676-6216 FORREST CO. MULTIPURPOSE horse championship am. horse sale: 1 pm. Info: 662-790-3699. JUL. 14 : brandon, ms. rankin co. multi- JUN. 3-10 : Jr/sr hs state rodeo finals JUN. 19-23 : Jackson, ms. state fair - SPECIAL EVENTS purpose. Wendy thornburg 601-540-5095 GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENA grounds. state 4-h championship horse JUN. 13-16 : cleveland, tn. tri-state ex - JUL. 14 : corryton, tn. aaa arena. Info: JUN. 5-9 : 70th germantown charity horse show hibition center. chattanooga cleveland pam brown 865-973-0030 show JUN 19-25 : lexington, KY. KY horse charity horse show JUL. 19 : bradford, tn. bradford saddle MARSHALL CO. FAIRGROUNDS park. midsouth region pony club mega JUN. 21-23 : lexington, KY. Kentucky club. Info: patti taylor 731-676-6216 JUL. 5-8 : Wild Wagon Weekend. rally. Info: midsouth.ponyclub.org horse park. extreme mustang makover JUL. 20 : milan, tn. milan saddle club. MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARK CLINICS / CLASSES www.extrememustangmakover.com Info: David prince 731-414-6609 JUN. 6 : camp Jabber Jaw JUN. 9-10 : millington, tn. Woodstock JUL. 5-8 : holly springs, ms. marshall co. CUTTING HORSE EVENTS JUN. 7, 21 : summer barrel series cuba saddle club. barrel racing & horse - fairgrounds. Wild Wagon Weekend. Info: JUN. 22-23 : batesville, ms. arena one. JUN. 14, 28 : harness training manship clinic. Info: Kendra hockran 716- brad hart (901) 487-9405; northeast ms cha challenge series. Info: JUL. 5, 19 : summer barrel series 969-7815 [email protected] beth garner 662-934-1386; 662-578-5824 JUL. 15 : usta sanctioned harness race JUN. 15-17 : tunica, ms. expo center. JUL. 12 : Jackson, tn. West tn. agre - JUN. 29-JUL.1 : batesville, ms. arena ROANE STATE EXPO CENTER clinton anderson three-Day fundamentals search & education center. summer cele - one. mid-south cha. Info: beth garner JUN. 9 : nbha barrel race clinic. cancelleD bration. 9-5. Info: west.tennessee.edu/events 662-934-1386; 662-578-5824 JUN. 14-17 : tqha Dogwood classic JUN. 23 : byhalia, ms. balance beam JUL. 13-15 : lexington, Ky. Ky horse park. JUL. 7-8 : harriman, tn. roane state expo JUL. 7-8 : east tn cutting horse assn. Dressage at red hill farm. 217 lenderman breyerfest. Info: www.breyerhorses.com center. east tn cutting horse assn. Info: TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER rd. musical freestyle Dressage clinic. Info: JUL. 20-21 : savannah, tn. miss rodeo lynn hicks (423)741-1435 JUL. 27-28 : need a hand open show 662-801-2936. balancebeamdressage.word - tennessee pageant. entry deadline: June 23. JUL. 20-21 : arena one. northeast ms TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM press.com Info: [email protected] cha challenge series. JUN. 15-17 : southeast regional poa show JUN. 23-24 : shelbyville, tn. clearview JUL. 21 : holly springs, ms. strawberry DRESSAGE JUN. 22-23 : Whoa Jamboree farms. michael gascon horsemanship plains audubon center. harmony for JUN. 9-10 : franklin, tn. brownland farm. TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER clinic series. Info: 931-619-0773. hounds. Info: amanda mcgee (901) 606- ctDa, usDf tennessean express and JUN. 9 : united prof. horseman assn. https://clearviewhorsefarm.com 2119 or [email protected] tennessean shows JUN. 12-16 : tri-state cleveland charity JUL. 21 : crossville, tn. 470 copperhead APPALOOSA SHOWS JUN. 16 : lebanon, tn. James e Ward horse show ln. basic saddle fit Interactive presenta - JUN. 25-JUL. 7 : fort Worth, tX. Will agriculteral center. greystone Dressage JUN. 23-24 : ranch horse show tion. www.fitrightsaddlesolutions.com rogers center. national appaloosa show show Info: Kim carpenter 931-452-9225 JUN. 30-JUL. 1 : Dressage show JUL. 28-29 : lexington, KY. Ky horse BARREL RACING JUN. 23-24 : hernando, ms. mid-south JUL. 9-12 : pony club camp park. clinton anderson Walkabout tour. JUN. 1-3 : tunica, ms. expo center. lucky Dressage academy. summer solstice show. JUL. 14-15 : paint horse show https://downunderhorsemanship.com Dog barrel race. Info: 870-930-7717 www.midsouthdressageacademy.org JUL. 21-22 : Dan James horsemanship cl. JUL. 21-22 : cleveland, tn. tri state exa - JUN. 5 : senatobia, ms. nW ms cc arena. JUL. 1 : hernando, ms. mid-south Dres - JUL. 28 : summer sizzling Dressage show bition center. Dan James horsemanship Ibra. Info: Jack scott 901-619-6383 sage academy. hollywood-themed school - TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CNTR clinic. Into: Kristine pecca 423-504-0584 JUN. 8 : corryton, tn. aaa arena. Info: ing show. JUN. 1-3 : lucky Dog barrel race JUL. 21-22 : shelbyville, tn. clearview travis myers 865-654-2801 JUL. 7 : franklin, tn. old hillsboro manor. JUN. 7-9 : northwest Dist. 4-h horse show farms. lynn palm clinic. Info: 931-619- JUN. 8 : pontotoc, ms. pontotoc agricen - ctDa schooling show JUN. 29-JUL. 1 : mid-south qh show 0773. https://clearviewhorsefarm.com ter. Ibra. courtni loften 901-651-7622 JUL. 14-15 : lynnville, tn. circle g JUL. 11-21 : palomino World horse show JUL. 26 : milan, tn. milan no-till field JUN. 9 : harriman, tn. roane state cc ranch. Dressage at circle g. usef/usDf UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION Day. Info: http://milan.tennessee.edu expo center. nbha. Info: pam brown rated. Info: www.circlegranchevent.com JUN. 1-2 : 4-h horse show COWBOY CHURCH 865-973-0030 JUL. 28 : cleveland, tn. tri-state exhibi - JUN. 23-24 : Wtqha homecoming circuit MONDAY : circle cross church. 7 p.m. JUN. 9 : newbern, tn. newbern saddle tion cntr. summer sizzling Dressage show WILLIAMSON CO. AG EXPO stan mccall (901) 881-1908; (901) 848- club Ibra James bell 731-694-3273 DRIVING JUN. 11-15 : Whoa service horse school 4959 JUN. 9 : quitman, ms. clarke co. riding JUN. 5-9 : germantown, tn. germantown IHSA / IEA SHOWS MONDAY : bells, tn. bible study 7 pm arena. Info: lixa peavey 601-934-1765 charity horse show. gchs.org JUN. 2-7 : findlay, oh. Iea Western semi fi - marty overton’s, 4051 cherryville rd. JUN. 12 : senatobia, ms. nW ms cc JUN. 16 : shelbyville, tn. lazy ao farm. nals. Info: todd Knerr 614-778-5132 marty 731-225-0237 or clint 731-983-0511 arena. Ibra. Jack scott 901-619-6383 middle tn carriage club schooling horse TENNESSEE HS RODEO ASSN TUESDAY : richland, ms. 1631 cleary JUN. 16 : corryton, tn. aaa arena, pam Driving trial. Info: www.midtenncarriage - JUN. 7-9 : cookeville, tn. state finals rd. his brand cowboy church. 7 pm brown 865-973-0030 club.org JUL. 15-21 : rock springs, WY. national high Info: (601) 543-6023; dccowboy - JUN. 16 : Winchester, tn. southern middle EVENTING school finals rodeo [email protected] tn pavilion Ibra neysa logan 423-903- JUN. 9-10 : new market, tn. river glen TENNESSEE YOUTH RODEO ASSN TUESDAY : Wynne, ar. cr 381. three 7437 June h.t. Info: www.river-glen.com JUN. 24-30 : huron, sD. national Junior trees cowboy church. supper 6:30 pm; JUN. 19 : bradford, tn. bradford saddle EXCA high finals rodeo services 7 pm. Info: Jimmy 870-261-2505 club. Info: patti taylor 731-676-6216 JUL. 21 : lynnville, tn. circle g guest LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO SUNDAY : sarah, ms. 548 bryant lane. JUN. 19 : senatobia, ms. nW ms cc ranch. Dixie outlaws tennessee state JUN. 2 : brandon, ms. mslbra #23 bryant lane cowboy church. 10:30 am. arena. Ibra. Jack scott 901-619-6383 championship. Info: Dennis robinson 931- 4-H/USPC Woody Key, lead elder, 662-519-1784 JUN. 26 : senatobia, ms. nW ms cc 787-2047 or [email protected] FIrST SUNDAY : millington, tn. West SUNDAY : Wynne, ar. cr 381. three arena. Ibra. Jack scott 901-619-6383 GAITED HORSE SHOWS union cumberland presbyterian church, trees cowboy church. fellowship b'fast JUN. 30 : brandon, ms. rankin co. multi- JUN. 2 : pikeville, tn. bledsoe county 3099 West union. Woodstock cuba ghost 9:30 am. Worship 10 am. Info: Jimmy: 870- purpose. Wendy thornburg 601-540-5095 fairgrounds. east tn spotted saddle horse riders. 3 pm. lydia holland 901-282-9709 261-2505 JUN. 30 : morristown, tn. rural mtn. club show. JUN. 7-9 : tunica, ms. expo center. north - HORSE & TACK SALES arena. Info: rose Yeager 704-728-6569 JUN. 6-9 : germantown, tn. gchs arena. west Dist. 4-h horse show JUN. 2 : thaxton, ms. 11347 hwy. 6. JUL. 7 : Winchester, tn. southern middle germantown charity horse show www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse review • June, 2018 39 . JUN. 13-17 : franklin, tn. Williamson co. JUL. 14-15 : cleveland, tn. tri-state ex - RANCH HORSE Info: Jack scott (901) 619-6383 ag expo park. Whoa service horse hibition center. tn paint horse club. Info: JUN. 23 : cleveland, tn. tri-state exhibi - JUN. 30-JUL. 1 : forest, ms. forest coli - school marvin butler 615-397-6754 tion center. ranch horse show seum. summer slam. Info: Dustin Johnson JUN. 15-16 : belvidere, tn. circle e guest JUL. 28 : brandon, ms. rankin co. multi - JUL. 15-21 : cloverdale, In. c bar c expo 662-312-6073 ranch, 50 circle e lane. thunder on the purpose. mphc show center. arha World championship show JUL. 7-8 : batesville, ms. arena. rsnc. mountain speed racking & pacing. Info: PASO FINO/ PERUVIAN PASOS RODEOS & BULL RIDING Info: Jack scott (901) 619-6383 931-962-1790. circleeguestranch.com JUN. 6-9 : germantown, tn. gchs arena. JUN. 1-2 : sevierville, tn. sevier co. fair - TRAIL RIDES/TRAIL CHALLENGE JUN. 16 : cookeville, tn. tn tech. Whoa germantown charity horse show frounds rodeo. Info: 800-639-9002 JUN. 7-9 : Waynesboro, tn. buffalo river versatility show POLO JUN. 2 : barton, ms. robert rainey arena. camp and sshbea trail ride JUN. 22-23 : murfreesboro, tn. miller col - JUN. 2 : franklin, tn. harlinsdale farm. In - barton rodeo. Info: 662-252-4634 JUN. 30 : lebanon, tn. meridian equine iseum. Whoa Jamboree. Info: www.walk - terscholastic match. franklin vs common - JUN. 15-16 : lawrenceburg, tn. rotary center. summer fun obstacle challenges. inghorseowners.com wealth. tn vs KY park. lawrence co. sheriff's reserve Info: www.equinetrailsports.com JUL. 6-7 : cleveland, tn. tri-state exhibi - JUN. 9-10: rossville, tn. memphis polo. rodeo. Info: 270-269-6000 JUL. 21 : lebanon, tn. meridian equine tion center. racking horse trainers show uspa tournament www.lonestarrodeocompany.com center. trail obstacle challenges. Info: JUL. 21 : shelbyville, tn. hagewood JUN. 23-24 : rossville, tn. memphis polo JUN. 16 : millington, tn. usa stadium. www.equinetrailsports.com arena. sshbea ladies auxiliary horse JUN. 30 : franklin, tn. harlinsdale farm. World Ipra rodeo. Info: 800-639-9002 DEADLINE show. Info: 931-684-7496; 423-368-8185 Interscholastic match. franklin vs blurwa - JUN. 22-23 : clarksville, tn. clarksville Deadline for JULY issue: June 22, JUL. 27-AUG. 4 : murfreesboro, tn. ter creek. usa vs mexico speedway. montgomery co. fair rodeo. 2018 at 5 p.m. Don’t miss it! miller coliseum. 40th Intn'l. pleasure & JUL. 7-8 : rossville, tn. memphis polo. Info: 800-639-9002 COMING ATTRACTIONS colt grand championship. Info: uspa tournament JUN. 22-23: gray, tn. appalachian fair - the July issue will feature complete www.walkinghorseowners.com JUL. 21-22 : rossville, tn. memphis polo grounds. gray Ipra rodeo. 800-639-9002 coverage of the 70th annual germantown HUNTER/JUMPER JUL. 28 : franklin, tn. harlinsdale farm. JUL. 13-14 : columbia, tn. maury co. charity horse show. MAY 30-JUN. 3 : franklin, tn. brownland Interscholastic match & International chal - fairgrounds. maury co. sheriff's Dept. We’ll have a wrap-up of the belmont farm. nashville classic lenge cup: usa vs so. africa Ipra rodeo. Info: 800-639-9002 stakes, third jewel in the triple crown. JUN. 2-3 : bristol, tn. fox hollow. ethJa JUL. 28-29 : rossville, tn. memphis polo JUL. 13-14 : Dickson, tn. Dixon co. fair - July is our annual “hoof care” issue, show QUARTER HORSE SHOWS grounds. lone star championship rodeo featuring national farriers Week and a JUN. 6-9 : germantown, tn. gchs arena. JUN. 2-3 : Jackson, ms. Kirk fordice stampede Days. Info: 270-269-6000 certificate for you to honor your farrier. 70th germantown charity horse show equine center. mqha summer circuit. www.lonestarrodeocompany.com PARTING SHOTS JUN. 9-10 : talbot, tn. Walnut grove. Info: pat Kress 985-384-5055 JUL. 13-14 : gallatin, tn. triple creek We leave you with some “behind the ethJa show JUN. 14-17 : harriman, tn. roane state park. sumner co. anti-Drug coalition. scenes” photos from this month’s events JUN. 15-17 : memphis, tn. show place cc expo center. tqha Dogwood classic. Info: 865-556-9154 arena. megford show Info: mary Wigginton 865-207-2247 JUL. 14 : new albany, ms. union co. fair - JUN. 16-17 : Knoxville, tn. penrose farm. JUN. 15-17 : gulfport, ms. sun-n-fun qh grounds rodeo. Info: 662-252-4634 ethJa show show. Info: Dina allen, 228-861-0045 JUL. 21 : holly springs, ms. hwy. 7 n. JUN. 23-24 : Knoxville, tn. sonny brooke. JUN. 23-24 : martin, tn. Wtqha home - Knotty bolden memorial rodeo. Info: 662- ethJa show coming circuit. www.wtqha.org 252-4634 JUN. 27-JUL. 1 : franklin, tn. brownland JUN. 30-JUL. 1 : tunica, ms. expo center. JUL. 27-28 : springfield, tn. guptons ram farm. summer mid-south qha show. Info: www.mid - tough Ipra rodeo. Info: 800-639-9002 JUL. 4-8 : franklin, tn. brownland farm. southqua.net ROPING mid-south classic JUL. 11-21 : tunica, ms. expo center. JUN. 8-10 : morristown, tn. smoky moun - JUL. 7 : olive branch, ms. 13600 looney palomino World horse show. www.palomi - tain showdown. Info: www.Jx2events.com rd. oak view stables show. Info: oakview - nohba.com JUL. 6-8 : murfreesboro, tn. miller coli - stables.net JUL. 12 : White pine, tn. Walter state seum. rocky top super qualifier. Info: JUL. 14-15 : talbot, tn. Walnut grove. expo. tqha novice show www.Jx2events.com ethJa show JUL. 13-15 : White pine, tn. Walter state TUESDAY : moscow, tn. team roping JUL. 21-22 : Knoxville, tn. select sport expo. country music circuit practice, sonny gould arena, 1985 poole horses. ethJa show JUL. 27-29 : memphis, tn. show place rd. 6-9 p.m. $25 Info: (901) 491-1678. JUL. 28 : olive branch, ms. 13600 looney arena. Wtqha summer circuit. www.gouldropinhorses.com rd. oak view stables show. Info: oakview - www.wtqha.org TUESDAY : humboldt, tn. goodrich stables.net RACING / STEEPLECHASING arena. calf roping, breakaway, gymnas - PAINT/PINTO JUN. 7-9 : elmont, nY. 150th belmont tics. 5:30-8 pm. Info: (731) 426-2530 Jockey Kieran Norris mounts Mu - JUN. 25-JUL. 8 : fort Worth, tX. Will stakes. www.belmontstakes.com TEAM PENNING / RANCH SORTING tasaawy to run in the Marcellus Frost rogers center. apha Youth World show JUN. 2-3 : batesville, ms. arena. rsnc. Champion Hurdle at the Iroquois Stee - plechase. ( photo by Tom Brannon )

Horses head down the back straight in the Green Pastures Hurdle at the Iro - Dana and Bill Lackey head down the trail at the Oak Grove Hunter Pace at quois Steeplechase, Nashville, May 12, 2018. (photo by Nancy Brannon ) Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, May 6, 2018. ( photo by Tom Brannon ) 40 . June, 2018 • ©Mid-South Horse review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com