April 2017
DONALD PARK OBSTACLE COURSE
2 Mission Statement By Karen Kroll
3 WSHCEF
4 NEWDA JOIN THE WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL!!! The Friends of Donald Park in Dane County is pleased to announce that a set of trail 5 Giving Groundwork credit obstacles for equestrians will be available in the spring 2017! And help us help you...
Judges Seminar to feature Saddleseat and Gaited Horses in 2014 The 2014 Judges Seminar has been set for March 29, 2014. We are happy to report that it will again be in Custer, Wi at the Heartland Stables. The clinician will be at Best Western in Plover with a live demonstration at Heartland Stables. Judges, Judge candidates and auditors are welcome to attend and learn. Please fill out the enclosed registration form to sign up. 6 Jefferson County Draft Horse The clinician this year is Nicole Carswell Tolle who has been a professional in the Tennesse Walking Horse industry for 25 years. She currently resides in Fountain, Colorado. Nicole has held many positions within the Tennessee Walking Horse world. She provided instruction during judge education courses for NHSC and SHOW. She created the original Equitation Certification Judges Test; she has judged several of the industry’s top shows including the National Fun Show and the WHOA International Colt and Pleasure Horse Show. Nicole’s passion is teaching the art of riding instruction and how rider effectiveness applies to horse training. She is a strong advocate for youth as they are the foundation of tomorrow. She also strongly encourages adult riders to achieve their greatest potential regard- less of age. Currently, Nicole travels to Europe twice a year for horsemanship and training camps. Nicole is the author of Matter of Pride, Horsemanship for Riders of Tennes- see Walking Horses, has produced videos; Equitation and Show Ring Presentation, and Teaching Your Horse to Park. See page 21 for the application….. 7 Dane County Trail Passes/ Obstacle courses are becoming more popular with trail riders. They offer riders an Excess Liability Insurance opportunity to enjoy a fun activity with their equine partners. Trail riding is already an
8 Silverwood Cnty Park Update exhilarating recreational activity and riding an obstacle course demands a level of
9 Natures Edge communication that brings horse and rider closer together, and develops important technical skills. 10 Governor Dodge Park Poker Ride Some of the obstacles you will find in this new course: 11 Friends of Governor Dodge ° The labyrinth – a 3-foot-wide zig-zag of ground poles 12 Wade House (Frank Lloyd Wright birthday to ride at the walk, trot/lope, or backing
13 Wade House ad ° Gait change markers – go from walk to trot/lope and 14 Trail Quest back
15 Spring horse shedding tool ° Mount/dismount
° Sidepassing JOIN THE WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL!!! 1617 ClassifiedChampionship ads/JCDHA Challenge Open Show Awards Program ° Walking through deadfallAnd help us help you... 18 Championship Challenge Nomination Div. ° 60-degree turn box See page 21 for the application….. 19 Championship Challenge Sponsorship Form ° Mailbox 20 Champioship Challenge ° Nomination Form Gate 21 WHC Membership Keep an eye on the Friends’ web site (www.donaldpark.org) Application for the latest news on when their trails are open in the spring. 22 Plum Lake Health & Wellness Volunteer for a work day on the trails at this park or any other Fair trail riding area in the state that is your favorite. Volunteering 23 WHC Advertising Order helps to keep trails open and available for trail riders. Form 24 Timmermann Ad 25 NEWDA Achievements 26 WHC Upcoming Events JOIN THE WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL!!! 27 WHC Product Order Form And help us help you... 28 Midwest Horse Fair See page 21 for the application….. 29 Midwest Horse Fair 30 Timmermann Ad 31 WHC Districts Page 2 April Wisconsin Horse Council Wisconsin Horse Council Our Mission Statement: Executive Board 2016-2017
Executive Officers To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. President - Nancy Edwards 262-623-9092 To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and [email protected] communication. Vice President - Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 And to take a proactive role in the future growth and [email protected] development of the equine industry. Secretary - Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council Treasurer - Ron Miller Advertising Rates 608-873-3848 [email protected]
Executive Board Directors Past President - Karen Kroll, 608-795-2321, [email protected] Director at Large to WSHCEF & MHF - James Harris, 608-987-3600, [email protected] Director at Large - Karla Hankee, * Please go to Page 21 for the advertising form. 608-606-0680, [email protected] District 1 Rep - Sheila Kisling, 715-651-1213, Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, [email protected] associations, businesses, societies, or other entities whose interests District 2 Rep - Holly McMullen, 715-351- are in line with WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Our member- 0961, [email protected] ship year will follow the calendar year. Members will also receive our District 3 Rep - Bonnie Shepherd, 262-670- monthly newsletter where FREE classified ads can be placed and 1426, [email protected] reasonable 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads can be arranged. The District 4 Rep - Floyd Finney, 608-868-4543, newsletter reaches 500+ horse enthusiasts. [email protected] The Council employs a professional Lobbyist who works with us on District 5 Rep - Linda Catherman, 608-432- pending legislation as needed for the equine industry. 2599, [email protected] We are constantly working on adding new benefits for our members.
Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions. Wisconsin Horse Council Staff Members Check out the WHC Merchandise Product Pam Pritchard - Newsletter Editor, Admin. Assist., [email protected] Order Form on Page 27. Darla Schack - Website Administrator, Admin. Assist., [email protected] P.O. Box 72, 121 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 [email protected]
Midwest Horse Fair General Manager - Rhonda Reese [email protected] 131 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-5515 Fax: 920-623-5454 Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 3
Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org– Go to the WSHCEF tab - near the top What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation
What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WSHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WSHC individuals. The WSHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wiscon- sin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501C(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin. WSHCEF Board of Directors
Board of Directors & Volunteer Team President Gary Jackson James Harris Mike McGowan Karen Meekma Vice President Diane Sackett Lee Sackett Margo Miller Sharon Hookstead Secretary Linda Ernsberger Rich Ernsberger Gail Seasor Roxanne Kluge Treasurer Lila Lemanski Dave Kluge
Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation
If you’d like to learn more about the Wisconsin State Equine Foundation-Go to our website (www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org) and click on the Equine Foundation tab on top the website. Learn more about the Foundation. Page 4 April Wisconsin Horse Council
NEWDA Eastern Chapter Pat Black, President
New Dressage Association (NEWDA), a Wisconsin USDF GMO, is pleased to introduce Eastern Chapter’s 2017 officers who are very ardent about dressage. President is Pat Black (Kewaskum), Vice President is Jude Bauer, Secretary is Shari Crowell and Treasurer/Chapter Representative is Liz Rohde. We look for- ward to another fun and educational year. Annually, we hold a schooling show at the Washington County Fair Park located in West Bend. This year it will be held on July 1st. We hope to see many dressage enthusiasts within and outside Wisconsin participate. Pat Black I have been involved with NEWDA since its inception and enjoy networking and learning from many of our talented members. I like to show, but also love riding with various clinicians. For me, it’s more than the sport, it’s the journey. Ten years ago, I broke my leg during a trail ride and couldn’t ride for 8 weeks. To keep my horse, ‘Sport’, in shape, I asked Jenny Schmitt (Random Lake) to train him. She transformed him into a beautiful “dressage” horse. And the best part was he loved it. I was hooked and two years ago I tried Western Dressage at a local show and enjoyed that as well. Adding the Western tests to our schooling shows has brought in so many new riders. I also tried my hand at cowboy mounted shooting, which I loved, but my horse - not so much.
Jude Bauer (West Bend) has been involved with horses since age 5 when she began running at local speed shows. She has competed in reigning, has started Thoroughbreds for the track in Kentucky, has helped at a large breeding farm in Utah, and has started over 100 horses. She has competed at Dressage and has run some local shows at a farm in West Bend. Her quip of the day: Liz Rohde “I no longer jump at (age) 60”. She also has worked for Hall’s Saddlery for over 20 years and is extremely knowledgeable. We are so pleased that she has not only joined our association, but has also accepted a leadership position.
Shari Crowell (West Bend) has been a member since NEWDA’s inception. She and her horse, Dixon, have competed at several local schooling shows. Shari also loves to trail ride and takes riding lessons from fellow NEWDA member and past officer, Jenny Schmitt.
Liz Rohde (Kewaskum) has three horses that she rides and shows. She also loves to trail ride and has gone to other states to trail ride with fellow riders. Liz and I also travelled to Italy and spent a week at a prestigious riding school. According to Liz, “it was the time of my life”. Liz continues to take lessons and ride as much as she can. In 2016, Liz had the major accomplishment of performing her century ride at our schooling show with her partner, Duke. The age of the horse and rider have to be at least 100 years. What a milestone! Jude Bauer NEWDA-Eastern Chapter looks forward to running another successful schooling show on July 1st at the Washington County Fair Park. Please contact Jenny Schmitt at peace- [email protected] for show information. We will also host more clinics such as cross-training for your horse, yoga, and another poles clinic.
As of mid-February, Eastern Chapter has 21 members. Please contact me or anyone on the website at www.newdressage.org for more information if you are interested in joining or have any questions on upcoming activities, events and shows. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 5
Giving groundwork the credit it deserves
By Lindsey Buhrmann
Groundwork is an equalizer. If you practice – regardless of equine conformation or style – you can do well. That said, many equestrians don’t practice it enough, often because they are pressed for time and want to ride (I get it!).
Let’s give groundwork the credit it deserves! It’s the foundation for how a horse performs under saddle, and having it be what I focus on these days, I’ve got to admit, its pretty fun. North American Western Dressage offers multiple groundwork styles that you can practice and compete with from in-hand trail to Six Feet on the Ground to freestyles. Here are three tips to help you Lindsey Buhrmann improve your horse’s ground training:
Practice every time you ride
One of the best things about groundwork is that it doesn’t take much time. Working with a halter and lead rope to get your horse to move with purpose, back, turn and side pass can be improved by practicing for 10 minutes before or after each ride.
Cross-train across disciplines
The horse industry is diverse, and thanks to YouTube and breed association websites, watching world champion teams has nev- er been easier. View showmanship, freestyle and trail routines to learn how others exhibit their horses, noting their finesse and subtle cues. These are skills you can adapt for your own horsemanship journey. You can even download show patterns to practice at home.
Six Feet on the Ground is a relatively new style of competition, finding an instructor well-versed in it can be a challenge. My trainer has a focus in stock horse showmanship (and my background is dressage), and we adapt our lessons to what works for me and my horse. A lot of our time is focused on body language and teaching the horse to read and respond to very subtle cues. It also helps to review previous score sheets from shows and virtual coaching.
Learn from the best
Watch how more accomplished equestrians set goals and train. Persistence pays off. It’s true that what happens at a show is generally the result of weeks of preparation. Scores don’t come from doing a test on a whim. Rather, they come from the days and weeks of 10 minute practice sessions. If you practice and focus on incremental improvements, you’ll be amazed at how far you can go.
Lindsey Buhrmann is the year-end 2016 Adult Amateur Champion for the North American Western Dressage groundwork pro- gram, Six Feet on the Ground. Although a brain injury prevents her from riding, she spends her days practicing everything from in
Thank You from the 4H
° Thank you-this was a great learning experience.
° Thank you for your generous donation. We put the money towards our field trip to the American Quarter Horse Congress.
° Thank you for the donation. It was a great experience.
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Mondovi schools welcome new equestrian team
From The Country Today & Pat Mcknight MONDOVI — An equestrian team is the newest athletic club in the Mondovi School District. The fledgling team of five riders from the district’s middle and high school recently finished its first year of competition in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association.
The team started when local horsewoman Jean Sandberg looked into whether a riding team could be formed through the school .”The newly formed Mondovi Equestrian Team recently completed their district. first year of competition in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association. Team members include Alissa Hopp, Kira Lee, Autumn Morrow, Emma Sandberg and Brooke Vinck. “For several years, I had heard of different schools having all kinds of teams other than the usual football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.,” Sandberg said. “Because our family has always been involved with horses, I wondered about horse teams.
Doing research on the Internet, Sandberg found several horse show associations connected with school districts, but only WIHA offered both pleasure and timed event classes.
Founded in 2007, WIHA promotes horsemanship education for students in grades six through 12 and sponsors activities to encourage interscholastic participation with adult leadership.
Sandberg found WIHA’s values embodied the goals, philosophy and standards that were in line with what she envisioned for a team. The goal of WIHA is to get as many schools as possible to recognize horseback riding and handling as a sport and allow the students to earn an athletic letter.
“Some of the riders don’t compete in any other sports, and it is their chance to shine just as others do in other sports,” Sandberg said. “Because the age of our riders is contingent on being in sixth through 12th grade, many of our student riders are too young to meet the high school lettering requirements. Those riders not in high school receive a participation pin and anxiously await the time when they too can become letter winners.”
After Sandberg found there was interest in forming an equestrian club in the Mondovi area, she and the group went before the district’s school board and asked to have the club approved.
“After presenting all the pros and cons to the board, we were given the go-ahead,” Sandberg said, “and so, plans began in earnest.”
The five members of the team are Alissa Hopp, 10th grade; Kira Lee, eighth grade; Autumn Morrow, seventh grade; Emma Sandberg, seventh grade; and Brooke Vinck, 12th grade. ATTENTION ! Alissa became a member of the team because she wanted to enjoy a favorite pastime that was recognized by her school.
“Being a part of the first ever Mondovi Equestrian Team means so much to me,” Alissa. “I feel like we are such an incredibly strong team and I am so thankful for everybody.”
WIHA divides the state into districts where the school teams compete with other teams for the chance to show at the state level. Riders compete for an overall team score. Located in Buffalo County, the Mondovi team is in District 9 along with Jackson, Wisconsin Horse CouncilLa Crosse, Monroe and Trempealeau counties. on our Website. We have created a section on our website for your upcoming events...FREE….. You can send (email ) us any EQUINE related event Advertise your Horse and Equine related business in our (shows, tack sale, clinic, meetings, events etc. 2 line maximum) and we will Wisconsin Horse Council newsletter and/or website. Only put it on our website free of charge. All you need to do is send us a copy of $10.00 per month for either newsletter or website or $20.00 your event with a contact phone number and we will list it for all to see. for both (member price) or $15.00 per month for either Questions-call 920-623-0393/email [email protected] newsletter or website or $30.00 for both (non-member I would like this event posted on the Wisconsin Horse Council Attention price). POST YOUR BUSINESS CARD for all to see. Please website. send a jpg, and we will do the rest. Our April newsletter will Date:______be handed out at the Midwest Horse Fair®. That deadline is March 10th, 2017. Event:______Loca- tion:______Wisconsin Horse Council 920-623-0393 121 S. Ludington St. Phone:[email protected] Columbus Wi 53925 Please limit information to 2 lines and include a contact phone number.
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Jefferson County Draft Horse Association
Jefferson County Draft Horse Association kicked off the 2017 year with a Sleigh Ride on January 28 at Old World Wisconsin. This also is one of our social events which allow our members to bring guests to the event. We were able to get in two rides, one before lunch and one after lunch. The weather was nice, especially when you got into the woods out of the wind. Some of the roads did not have enough snow on them and underneath the snow they were icy. Our next meeting will be March 27 at Johnson Creek Library. We have changed and will have meetings every other month-January, March, May, July, September and November. Our dates for the 2017 year at Old World Wisconsin are as follows- May 20-21, July 29-30, September 9-10 and October 7-8. Hope to see you at Old World Wisconsin watching the gentle giants in action. We would like to thank the Wisconsin Horse Council for the grant we received in 2016. This grant helps the teamsters with the cost of transportation for their horses and equipment to Old World Wisconsin. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 7
DANE COUNTY TRAIL PASSES By Karen Kroll Dane County requires passes to ride their trails. The Friends of Donald Park sell these passes to raise money for trails at Donald Park. 100% of the funds sold by the Friends group stay at Donald Park for trail maintenance and enhancements. Passes are $20 or $12 for seniors 65+.
Order your trail passes now for 2017! Make check payable to: Friends of Donald Park. Mail to: Jean Warrior, 548 Linden Street, Verona WI 53593. Be sure to include a note that you are buying the 2017 trail pass.
Let’s help our equestrian friends at Donald Park and buy our Dane County trail passes from them.
Excess Liability Insurance This $1,000,000 Excess Liability Insurance policy is an optional member benefit. Become an individual member of WHC and choose this valuable protection today.
The value of this benefit is tremendous! Cost of equine liability insurance is estimated to range from $300 to $400 per year to the average horse owner...if purchased individually.
Wisconsin Horse Council Individual Membership Cost w/ Excess Liability Insurance: only $40 per year. If an owner’s horse hurts someone or damages someone’s property, the rider and owner can be held responsible for the damages. Even if proven not liable, you could incur considerable legal defense costs. Seldom is equine liability insurance extended from homeowners policies. $1,000,000 Equine Excess Personal Liability Insurance is an optional benefit available with an Individual or Family membership with the Wisconsin Horse Council. Coverage Highlights
*Legal liability which may result from an accident or occurrence involving a WHC Member’s horse or horse-drawn vehicle. Protection is provided for the negligence arising out of the use, or ownership, which may cause accidental bodily injury or property damage, including damage to another horse.
*Protection is provided if you are performing or competing in horse shows, clinics or demonstrations.
*Damages caused by a horse while grazing, stabled, or where the horse is not in the control of the Member.
*Defense and legal costs affiliated or in connection with any claim.
*Coverage is included for the Member giving permission to any person to use his horse or horse-drawn vehicle.
*Protection is considered “excess” over any valid and/or collectable insurance (i.e. farm, home, etc.) For Members without primary policies the excess liability will be considered “primary”.
*Children under 18 years of age are covered under a parent’s policy.
*Any horse, pony or mule is considered eligible under the terms and condition of the policy.
*You do not have to be a Wisconsin resident to become a WHC individual member and get this protection.
*Business and professional pursuits, rodeo, and racing exposures are excluded.
*Coverage is provided through Equisure, Inc., one of the nation’s leading equine insurance specialists, and underwritten at Lloyd’s, London. Page 8 April Wisconsin Horse Council Silverwood County Park Update
Spring is truly in the air at Silverwood! The sandhill cranes are making their presence felt, robins are fattening up on worms, and the red winged blackbirds are scoping outnesting possibilities from atop old cattail growth..a great time for a hike along the lakes! The equestrian committee has been busy too and looking forward to summer on the trails. We are closer than ever to having the riding trails opened, signs are ordered, and a parking lot that was used last summer for the Poker Ride was excellent. The official horse parking lot will be started this year, so it won't be long now. The Park Commission needs to give the official and final word before we can announce the opening of the equestrian trails. A huge thanks to the Wisconsin Horse Council District #4 for the donation of $500 that will be used for a information kiosk placed at the parking lot trailhead. We are so lucky to have the support of the Council, which was also instrumental in helping put on the Poker Ride held at the park. We had so many exciting events last year, including a Barn Dance in June, a Cross Country race, the Harvest Fest, but the crowning jewel was the Poker Ride, a "sneak peek" at the trails, a great lunch and a silent auction that netted over $600. There were over 25 riders, who all enjoyed the beauty of the new trails and the company of other horse enthusiasts. Local businesses donated items for the auction, sponsored one of the five "card stops" along the trail, gave their time or products to see that the event was a success. It is always heartening to see the effort business communities give each other to stay strong. This coming summer our Event page is filling up! Once again we will have the popular Barn Dance, Saturday June 10th at the North Shed in the park grounds. There will be food, fun and dancing with music provided by the talented Tim Jenkins and the Kettle Creek String Band. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Silverwood Farmstead Preservation Fund as well as educational projects. The Rock County Conference Cross Country Run is scheduled for Tuesday Sept 12, gates opening at 2:30 p.m. Come cheer on these athletes as they test their endurance along the Silverwood trails! On Saturday, October 14th, The Equestrian Fall Fest Poker Run will be held at the park along its glorious fall colored trails. Gates open at 9 a.m. Poker Run begins at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is a $30 registration fee per rider. Proof of negative coggins is required for admittance. Saturday the 14th is also the date of the Fall Fest, beginning at noon until 4 p.m., with food, fall flowers, produce, local vendors and a Junior Farmer Petting Zoo. This combined event promises some- thing for everyone, including music provided by the very popular and beloved local musician, Dan Reilly performing from 1 to 4 p.m. Come help us celebrate the season on the beautiful trails by the lakes and fields of Silverwood Park. We are located just off of Highway 106 at 771 Silver Lane Edgerton, WI 53534. See you there!
Thank You Thank you for sponsoring the Badger FFA with the “ An Agricultural Career for You” books. They were handed out to upcoming Freshman to encourage Agricultural studies and ca- reers. Thank you for supporting agriculture at Badger High School. Sincerely, Emily Sheen, Badger FFA Reporter Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 9
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center NAMED “2017 TOP RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits
Award based on Outstanding Online Reviews
Rice Lake, Wisconsin –Nature’s Edge Therapy Center announced today it has been named a “2017 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.
Nature’s Edge Therapy Center provides rehabilitation to patients of all ages on a 65-acre ranch located south of Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Treatment goals are implemented and strengthened with Hippotherapy (the horse), animal-assisted therapy and horticulture therapy, resulting in significant advances in independent functional living.
“We are honored to be named a third year Top-Rated Nonprofit,” said Becky Payne, Director and Speech-Language Pathologist at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center. “So often we ourselves are amazed at what our patients achieve. It’s a great honor when they and their families celebrate advances and improvements in daily living and name Nature’s Edge as a major contributor. We couldn’t be happier than to have had a part in their accomplishments.”
The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews that Nature’s Edge Therapy Center received from volunteers, donors and aid recipients. In reviews posted on the GreatNonprofits website, reviewers commented on aspects of treatment at Nature’s Edge, on philosophy and staff. One reviewer noted that staff there “find what works for the client” and are “. . . determined to help each and every client and meet them where they are at.” “They gave me hope again,” wrote an- other reviewer.
“Nature’s Edge Therapy Center is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, “Their award is a well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support they receive, as shown by the many outstanding reviews they have received from people who have direct experience working with Nature’s Edge Therapy Center.”
GreatNonprofits is the leading website where people share stories about their personal experiences on more than 1.2 million charities and nonprofits. The GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards are the only awards for nonprofits determined by those who have direct experience with the charities – as donors, volunteers and recipients of aid.
About Nature’s Edge Therapy Center Nature’s Edge Therapy Center provides the highest quality of intensive rehabilitation by qualified and licensed staff to our patients and their families in a safe, natural and motivational setting, promoting the human-animal bond. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate our patients’ independence and integration into family, school, and society.
About GreatNonprofits GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find stories and ratings of nonprofits. Stories on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Visit www.greatnonprofits.org for more information.
Media Contacts Becky Payne, Director Nature’s Edge Therapy Center [email protected] 715-859-6670
Leonard Lee Great Nonprofits [email protected] 612-670-34445 Page 10 April Wisconsin Horse Council
All-in for fun!
Riders and Hikershere. line tag business Your Sunday, June 4, 2017 Rain or Shine! Cash Prizes! Governor Dodge State Park 4175 State Hwy 23 N Dodgeville, WI 53533 Lunch Included! Games & Raffle! 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration opens at 9:00 $30 per participant Proceeds Fund Equestrian Projects at Governor Dodge State Park
Note: Park vehicle sticker and trail pass fees are waived for this event. For more information: [email protected] Register before May 15 for free T-shirt! Name: ______Address:______Phone: ______Email: ______Registration received by 5/15/17 T -Shirt Size Check payable to: Friends of Governor Dodge-Equestrians Unisex __S __M__L__XL__XXL Mail to: Sue Press W5151 Young Road Eagle, WI 53119
Sponsored by Friends of Governor Dodge-Equestrians, in conjunction with Friends of Governor Dodge 501(c)3 Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 11
Friends of Governor Dodge- Equestrians Located just 50 miles southwest of Madison in Wisconsin’s unique Driftless area, Governor Dodge State Park offers many opportunities for equestrian fun and challenge. Untouched by the glacial activity of the last ice age, the park’s terrain is varied and dramatic with high ridges, deep valleys, and rock formations. With over 5,000 acres and nearly 25 miles of well-maintained trails, Governor Dodge State Park offers some of the most beautiful horseback riding opportunities in Wisconsin. As one of Wisconsin’s most visited state parks, Governor Dodge is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. There are two man-made lakes with beaches, two family campgrounds, one horse campground, and well-loved land- marks such as Stephens Falls and Enee Point. The park’s history can be explored by visits to a pioneer cemetery or one of the several springhouses (pioneer refrigerators) that re- main throughout the park. There is even a rock shelter used in pre-settlement times by native peoples, with an interpretive kiosk explaining the artifacts found by archaeologists excavating the site. Because of the park’s popularity, riders will often encounter families of hikers, dog walkers, trail runners, and on some limited sections, mountain bikers. This diversity of users means that a ride in the park typically offers many opportunities to be a goodwill ambassador for the horse community on multi-use trails. Happy encounters on the trail create special memories for riders and for those we meet and greet out on the trail. Imagine the delight in a toddler’s eyes when they meet in person the first horse ever seen outside the pages of a picture book (“It’s big, really BIG”), or the happy smile of a child who shyly touches the velvety nose of a “pretty horsie” (having asked permission first, of course!). Enjoy the shared laughter with sweaty hikers commenting on how they wish they could hitch a ride, or wave at the boaters on Cox Hollow Lake while traversing the earthen dam. All of these are common experiences for riders who use and love the trails at Governor Dodge. The Friends of Governor Dodge-Equestrians, as part of the Friends of Governor Dodge State Park, work to support recreation, education, and environmental stewardship in our beautiful park. Our special focus is on promoting and enhancing equestrian opportunities at Governor Dodge. Each year we sponsor fun events such as scavenger hunts or young horse lover clinics. This year, we will host a fund-raising poker ride on Sunday, June 4th. We invite you to “Ante Up for Governor Dodge” by registering to attend the poker ride, or by making a donation of raffle items or cash for prizes. See our website www.GovDodgeEquestrians.com for further details on registering or donating, and for more information about future planned events. Page 12 April Wisconsin Horse Council
Wade House Celebrates the 150th Birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright
Greenbush – In 2017, Wade House Historic Site will celebrate the 150th birthday of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright with season long exhibits, lectures, and educational activities focusing on Wright’s life and work in Wisconsin and his relationship with Sheboygan carriage collector and restoration expert Wesley W. Jung. Highlights of Wade House’s celebration of the 150th birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright will include:
° The Wright Carriage Exhibit. A display of horse-drawn carriages owned and used by Mr. Wright from the Site’s Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum collection including Mr. Wright’s 1890 roof-seat omnibus. The Wright Carriage Exhibit will open on the evening of Thursday, June 8.
° A Taliesin Album. An exhibit featuring rare photographs from 1911-12 of the construction of Taliesin, prior to its substantial destruction by fire in 1914. “A Taliesin Album” will open on the evening of Thursday, June 8. Ryan Hewson-Mgr. of collections for ° Young Masters Workshop. Interactive displays, architectural toys, books and Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. activities for children to explore their creative side including sets of Mr. Wright’s beloved “Froebel” blocks which first captured the famed architect’s imagination as a child and influenced his future work.
° Monthly speaker Series. Free admission to monthly speakers on subjects as diverse as the archives of interior de- signer George Mann Niedecken who worked with Wright, the tragic story of Martha "Mamah" Borthwick, and Wright’s famed Schwartz House in Two Rivers.
Wade House’s celebration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th birthday will continue on Saturday, April 15 with the second lecture of our “Frank Lloyd Wright: A Wisconsin Original” monthly speaker series. Michael Ditmer, co owner and manager of Still Bend in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, will present a lecture titled “Still Bend, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bernard Schwartz House” at 1 p.m. The lecture will be preceded by a complimentary reception featuring microbrews and light hors d’oeuvres, which will begin at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Ditmer’s presentation will highlight the Bernard Schwartz House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Schwartz House-Still Bend built version of his Life Magazine “Dream House” design from 1938. Frank Lloyd Wright named the home Still Bend for it’s location on a slow bend in the East Twin River as it flows into Lake Michigan. This property is believed to have the oldest, continuously operating in floor heating systems in the country. The Schwartz House is one of the few Wright homes that allow guests to spend the night. The presentation will conclude with a brief question and answer session. Wade House’s third “Frank Lloyd Wright: A Wisconsin Original” lecture will take place on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. and will feature Mark Hertzberg, photographer and expert on Wright’s work in Racine. During the presentation, guests will be able to discover Frank Lloyd Wright’s built and unbuilt work in Racine through the photographs of Mark Hertzberg. Hertzberg’s presentation about Wright’s work will showcase every phase of Wright’s career after 1900, including Prairie style, a Michael Ditmer zoned home, Usonian public buildings, and his only realized true taproot tower. The “Frank Lloyd Wright: A Wisconsin Original” monthly speaker series will take place at the Wade House Visitor Center located at W7965 Hwy. 23 in Taliesin-Wright’s primary residence from 1911-1959. Greenbush, WI, halfway between Sheboygan and Fond du Lac. Admission to each “Frank Lloyd Wright: A Wisconsin Original” lecture is complimentary. For more information, please visit our website at wadehouse.org or call 920 526 3271. Wade House Historic Site is one of 12 historic sites and museums owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page Page 14 April Wisconsin Horse Council
Trail Quest 2017 It is now Trail Quest’s fifth year!! Thank you to all those who have participated in this program. The trail's chosen for 2017 are: District Trail Name TB page # Comments 1 Holy Cross Horse Trails 32 Camping by permit. Contact Price county forestry department. 2 Popple Ridge 84 Rough camping at trail head. Alternate camping a 9 Mile All Sport Resorts 3 Reforestation Camp 106 Rough camping at the nearby Machickanee Forest. 4 Southern Kettle Moraine 146 5 Eagle View Trail 200 Trempealeau County Trail Quest Rules: 1. You must have a clear picture of you and your horse by the trail head sign or kiosk showing the name of the trail. You must send all five (5) pictures to me, Carrie Quatsoe via the Wisconsin Horse Council office or email them to me at [email protected]. 2. You must be a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council and the Ride Wisconsin program to be eligible. You must be available to pick up your award at the Midwest Horse Fair April 2018. We will have a wildcard to replace one of the listed trails. If you cannot get to one of the trails, you can replace it with six (6) hours of trail work for a recognized riding club. The work must be done on one of Wisconsin's horse trails. Just download the form from the Wisconsin Horse Council - Ride Wisconsin site. Fill it out completely and have it signed by one of the officers of the riding club you have chosen to assist. Send this form along with your pictures.
For more information on the trails chosen for Trail Quest, go to Trailmeister.com.
Horsey Habit Saddlery and Tack Manitowoc, WI (920) 686-3890 www.horseyhabit.com * Proud members and supporters of WHC Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 15
New device makes horse’s spring shedding easier By Pat McKnight from The Country Today LA CROSSE — With the approach of spring, most horse owners will again become engaged in the ritual of shedding out their horses’ winter coats. A La Crosse manufacturer has developed a rather unassuming device that could make the shedding season more pleasant for horse owners.
AMV LLC manager Chris Andersen created the Fur-Zoff pet hair remover, a grainy gray block made from recycled glass. In promoting his invention, Andersen markets the product using the statement, “It’s not pretty, but it works.”
“It’s a real seeing-is-believing product,” Andersen said. “Cats and dogs like the feel. It’s like being massaged.” Chris Andersen, owner of AMV LLC and crea- Andersen first developed the tool as a device for removing pet hair from furniture, car tor of the Fur-Zoff, displayed samples of the seats and clothing. The blocks resemble cooled porous lava but have a finer textured pet hair removal tools next to the furnace surface and are more durable than pumice. “They’ll never wear out or run out,” Ander- where they were fired to 1,550 degrees Fahr- enheit. Ninety percent of the grainy textured sen said. “The Fur-Zoff always keeps working. When I took them to stores, they weren’t devices are made from recycled glass. interested.”
The fact that the devices do not wear out made them a hard sell to retail outlets because they would not generate repeat sales. However, Andersen has sold a number of the items to auto detailing supply shops.
A chemist by training and a former employee of US Gypsum, Andersen began trying to develop products from recycled glass after he was downsized during the company fight against a hostile take-over. A family friend approached him and asked Andersen to partner in a venture to create insulation material for roofs, fire doors and other construction materials from waste glass.
While the partnership struggled to market the insulation, Andersen decided to experiment on his own to create another new product from waste glass, setting up a lab in his father’s garage. “There’s a lot of glass in the waste stream,” Andersen said.
He ran his operation out of the La Crosse business incubator for a few years, but recently moved production to a larger space in a plant that formerly housed a heavy steel fabricator.
Andersen admits a bit of serendipity played a role in the company’s venture into marketing the device to horse owners. A daughter of a friend approached Andersen when he had a booth at an outdoor trade show and asked if the gadget would remove bot eggs from her horse.
“I told her I didn’t know and that she could take one and try it and let me know,” Andersen said.
Andersen has to rely on others for product testing on equines because he’s allergic to horses. The young horse owner reported that it did work to remove bot eggs and also to shed the hair coat.
Ninety percent of the product is made from recycled beverage glass obtained from bars and restaurants. Andersen uses the waste bottles pretty much as they are tossed into the recycling bins and prefers to have the labels still attached. “I’ve found that the aluminum in the labels contributes to the process,” Andersen said. “The glass and everything is ground into a fine powder; it’s finer than beach sand.”
The powdered material is then mixed with a binding agent and the mixture sent through an extruder. The mixture exits the extruder as pliable six-inch oblong plugs, similar in shape to a long-john pastry that hadn’t risen.
The extruded forms are then sent through a refurbished World War II-era furnace and baked at 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit. As the plugs are heated and the glass melts, the bonding agent produces a gas, which forms the bubbles that creates the rough texture of the device. “By the time we’re done with it, it’s sterile,” Andersen said. “The impurities are burned off in the furnace.”
Andersen has received feedback from horse owners using his product who relate a single sweep of the block across their horse’s coat produces a shed of nearly a foot long. Another user told Andersen the Fur-Zoff works well on his sensitive skinned horse. “The person said his horse doesn’t like being brushed but didn’t mind being groomed when he used the Fur-Zoff,” Andersen said. “No part of it touches the horse’s skin.”
He learned through personal experience his creation is also effective in removing burs. Following an outing in a natural area, Andersen returned to his car with his clothing covered in burs. His then girlfriend and now wife tossed him one of the Fur-Zoffs before he got into the car and Andersen was able to remove the hitchhikers. “It bites the burs better than the burs bite the clothes,” Andersen said.
Fur-Zoff can be ordered through the company’s website at http://www.furzoff.net, by calling 608-785-0032 or by writing to P.O. Box 3124, La Crosse, WI 54602. Page 16 April Wisconsin Horse Council
EXCLUSIVELY for WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL members only! FREE CLASSIFIED ads in our newsletter. Ads will be posted for 2 consecutive newsletters. Limit of 4 lines (75 words). Subjected to editing to fill space. Ads must be personal for your horses and equine related items. Not for commercial/business advertising.
For Sale: Horse Trailer– Corn Pro-Stock 4 horse gooseneck, 24 ‘long,7’ high-6’ wide. Heavy duty– Floor joist –2’ on center Made for draft horses– Good Condition .$6,500.00 Call 920-484-3066 –will send pictures 3-17
For Sale: 9 yr 14.2H mare, good manners –needs experienced rider. Very good for clipping, farrier, hauling. Used successfully in halter, Leadline, huntseat and dressage (intro tests). Consistently earning year end awards in the NEWPHA & WDHA club awards Programs. Call 920-894-7239 for more details. 3-17
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Jefferson County Draft Horse Association
The Jefferson County Draft Horse Association held a driving clinic November 12, 2016 at Old World Wisconsin. We had three participants with a fourth having to cancel. The three participants had various skill levels from no experience to intermediate. They started out learning harness parts and how to harness the horses. They were able to ground drive the team until they felt confident. Then they were instructed on how to safely hitch to a wagon. There are specific steps you use to hitch and unhitch from a wagon- equipment. They were able to implement these steps before and after lunch . During lunch, we were able learn more about them and answer their questions. The participants rotated between the teamsters so they could get different views on how to drive and what to do in different circumstances. We are planning to have another driving clinic this year. It will again be at Old World Wisconsin in the fall. Please stay in touch with us to learn the details. I would like to thank Ron and Jean Luebke and Dick Berner for bringing their teams and instructing the participants and Dirk Hildebrandt for getting permission to use Old World Wisconsin. The dates that Jefferson County Draft Horse Association will be at Old World Wisconsin this year are as follows- May 20-21 for Rituals of Spring-plowing, disking and may be planting July 29-30 for Laura Ingalls-Wilder- threshing September 9-10 for Autumn on the Farm- plowing October 7-8 for Autumn on the Farm-logging.
On behalf of the Jefferson County Draft Horse Association I would like to thank the Wisconsin Horse Council for selecting us to receive one of the grants. It is greatly appreciated by the teamsters to help offset the cost of transporta- tion for their horses and equipment to Old World Wisconsin. Hope you come out and see the gentle giants in action. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 17
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Divisions:
☼ Halter:
Eligible classes: all halter classes, sport horse, hunter-in-hand
☼ Showmanship:
Eligible classes: all showmanship classes
☼ Western Walk/Jog only:
Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck. Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/jog(trot) only class.
☼ Western Performance:
Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, reining, western riding, western pattern, disciplined rail, ranch riding, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck
☼ English Walk/Trot only:
Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, jumping, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck.
Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/trot only class.
☼ English Performance:
Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, road hack, saddleseat pleasure/equitation, dressage suitability under saddle, equitation over fences, working hunter, jumping, disciplined rail, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck
☼ Driving:
Eligible classes: pleasure, reinsmanship, obstacles, scurry, fine harness, ground driving, double jeopardy, cones, gamblers choice, utility driving, roadster
☼ Speed/Gymkhana:
Eligible classes: barrels, poles, keyhole, stake, speed & action, flag, catalog, bribe-a- horse, ball & pail, hug-a-cowboy or any timed event. No team events.
Yearly Awards: ☼Year End Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in each division and age group (except halter) Cumulative Awards: You may take as many years as you need to work up to these awards. But remember, it must be the same horse/exhibitor combination for the award. ►Bronze Merit Award Must accumulate 200 points in a single division ►Silver Merit Award Must accumulate 300 points in a single division ►Gold Merit Award Must accumulate 500 points in a single division ►Platinum Champion Award Must accumulate 1,000 points in a single division ►Supreme Champion Award Must accumulate 400 points in three different divisions
The Wisconsin Horse Council is excited to offer this new Open Show Award program! As with all new ventures, some adjustments may need to be made to insure a competitive and fair program. We will review the program at the end of the first year. The committee will take into consideration any constructive suggestions and insights submitted by participants. (we can possibly make a form for them to fill out at the end of the year ) Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 19
WHC Championship Challenge Open Show Award Program Sponsorship Form for 2017
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Types of sponsorships:
Friend of the Program - $50 or less • Thank you article with your name/business name listed on our website • Your name/business name listed as a sponsor displayed at the WHC booth at Midwest Horse Fair Reserve Champion - $51--$100 • Thank you article with your name/business name listed on our website • Your website or Facebook page linked to your name in the thank you article. • Your name/business name listed as a sponsor displayed at the WHC booth at Midwest Horse Fair • Free business card ad on our website and newsletter for 3 months. Grand Champion - $101-$200 • Thank you article with your name/business name listed on our website • Your website or Facebook page linked to your name in the thank you article. • Your name/business name listed as a sponsor displayed at the WHC booth at Midwest Horse Fair • Free business card ad on our website and newsletter for 6 months. • Assist with award presentation Merit Award - $201 and over • Thank you article with your name/business name listed on our website • Your website or Facebook page linked to your name in the thank you article. • Your name/business name listed as a sponsor displayed at the WHC booth at Midwest Horse Fair • Free business card ad on our website and newsletter for 9 months. • Assist with award presentation • Ability to have your name/logo included on one of the cumulative awards ------
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WHC Championship Challenge Open Show Awards Nomination Form
For complete Championship Challenge guidelines, refer to the program rules. Please read the rules before completing this nomination form.
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Nomination Information: Please place an “X” next to the Division(s) and Age group that you wish to nominate your team (horse/exhibitor combination) in. Your nomination form and appropriate payment must be received by the Wisconsin Horse Council office at least one day prior to participation in the first show that you wish to use to qualify for points. Please see the program rules for further information.
DIVISION AGE GROUP (choose only one) _____ Halter (no age group needed) _____ Junior Junior: 11 & under
_____ Showmanship _____ Junior: 12-17
_____ Western Walk/Jog _____ Senior: 18-39
_____ Western Walk/Jog/Lope _____ Senior Senior: 40 & over
_____ English Walk/Trot
_____ English Walk/Trot/Canter
_____ Driving
_____ Speed/Gymkhana
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Please fill this form out completely and send it (along with payment) to: Wisconsin Horse Council PO Box 72 Columbus WI 53925
For information call Wisconsin Horse Council office at 920-623-0393 or email [email protected] Page 21 April Wisconsin Horse Council
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Description: Level I membership class is available to any individual/family whose interests are similar to those of the Council and is for individuals/families only. Level I and Level II members elect Directors to the WHC Board to represent their District. Family membership is for a family of 2 or more living at the same residence and has 1 vote in the elections and business of their District. Membership must be current to vote at District meetings. • Programs such as Certified Judges, Championship Challenge, and Trail Riding/Driving Awards require Level I membership - even if you are a Director or a contact person for a Level II or III organization, you will need to be a Level I member yourself to participate in programs. • Youth (17 & under) are free with a paid Level I adult membership.
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP is an individual Level I membership with a one-time fee, giving the individual a paid-up membership for his/her lifetime. If LIFETIME MEMBERS wish to retain the $1 Million personal liability insurance after their first year, they must purchase it on an annual basis.
Wisconsin Horse Council does not sell or distribute our membership list. Information is kept private for use only by our organization for WHC business.
Membership dues, payments and gifts to Wisconsin Horse Council are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Such payments may be deductible under the Internal Revenue Code as ordinary and necessary business expenses.
Return application and payment to: Wisconsin Horse Council P.O. Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org Page 22 April Wisconsin Horse Council
presents
Saturday, 13 May 2017 10 AM to 3 PM Join us for this fun and educational event, featuring hands-on demonstrations of the latest in equine health and wellness. The event is free to attend. Food and beverages available from Milky Way Coffee Company. Featured practitioners include:
ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE EQUINE MASSAGE & BODYWORK EQUINE CHIROPRACTOR EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON HORSES HOLISTIC FARRIER ANIMAL LEADERSHIP COACH & AUTHOR ANIMAL ART & IMAGES AUTHOR & EQUINE FACILITATOR REIKI, HERBOLOGY, & ENERGY WORK SPECIALIST More demonstrations and presentations are being added daily! For current list, call us or check our Facebook page. To be included on our email list, drop us an email at [email protected]. Practitioners: If you would like to participate, contact us. The cost is $20 and covers your space requirements plus use of our four resident horses.
Plum Lake Equestrian Center 8177 Plum Lake Station Road Sayner WI 54560 715-542-3742 Wisconsin Horse Council April page 23
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NEWDA Recognizes Achievements
Vicki Hodel, Vice-President NEWDA Southern Chapter
NEWDA Southern Chapter is proud of the talent our volunteer members officers and guests. On Saturday March 11, several officers and members were recognized at the NEWDA Annual Meeting and Year-End Awards Banquet held at the Darboy Club, Appleton WI. Special thank you to President Dawn Main, Vice President Vicki Hodel, Secretary Sandi Jankowski, Treasurer Brittany Doerfer, Chapter Rep/State Secretary Vicki Fritsch, Past Awards Shot President Kris Blacklock and members Michelle Bailey, Bonnie Clemmons, Sandra Clemmons, Margo Conners, Erika Dahlen, Natalie Kierns, Lisa Lemke, Megan McIssac, Andrea Nehrkorn, and Claudia Shipshock for their tireless dedication of time and energy in coordinating educational events, fun activities, virtual show opportunities to ‘test’ our dressage training and horse/rider partnerships. Each received ‘NEWDA Bucks’ that can be redeemed at upcoming
2017 NEWDA sponsored educational sessions, clinics, shows or for next year’s Kris Blacklock & H. Linda Smith membership.
Several NEWDA Southern Chapter members and horses were recognized for their partnerships in the dressage court with 2016 Dressage Championships – Kris Blacklock & Boon Ocean Blue, Kris Blacklock & Gamblers Jackpot, Jennifer Callies & Two Up for the Blues, Jessica Davis & Reina, McKayla Hohman & Donatello (former member), Dawn Main & RF Adalia, Mega McIssac & Elbricht, Becky Rutkiowski & Mikasa’s Bold Storm. Former JR/Young Rider member McKayla Hohmann also earned Horse of the Year. Appreciation to Lori Fisher, Dressage Recorder and Awards Chair for the spectacular awards. Jessica Davis &Lori Fisher NEWDA Member of the Year was awarded to Kris Blacklock, past NEWDA Southern Chapter President for her passionate love of dressage, fresh ideas and active ambassador activities for the discipline of dressage for all riders, regardless of age, tack/saddle preference and equine breed. Special thank you to H. Linda Smith for coordinating the Volunteer Awards.
NEW Dressage Association (NEWDA), a Wisconsin USDF Group Member Organization involves, inspires and recognizes officers, members and guests who use their personal interests and professional expertise to connect with and support
dressage enthusiasts of all ages and all equine breeds. To learn more about Dawn Main & NEWDA in your neck of the woods, we invite you to visit our website Lori Fisher www.newdressage.org, review the USDF GMO Group Member Benefits Guide (PDF) that provides direction on how you can learn, achieve and support the discipline of dressage. Members of a USDF Group Membership Organization (GMO) enjoy all the benefits of their local GMO (i.e. NEWDA) and USDF through one membership process. By joining a GMO, members automatically become a member of a national organization devoted exclusively to dressage. USDF has approximately 130 affiliated dressage clubs (GMOs) across the United States and Canada. To learn more about USDF, visit www.usdf.org Photos by Franke Photo Design Page 26 April Wisconsin Horse Council
WHC Horsemen’s Calendar of Upcoming Events
April April 1 WHC Judges Seminar, Boy’s Ranch-New London (Sid Larsen –Showmanship) April 4 Equine Meeting “Doc’s on the Fox”-UpcomingMilwaukee St., Waterford Events-(Dinner&Regisrration 2017 at 5:30 speakers at 6:pm & 8pm-Kris 262-497-9475) April 6 WHC District 5 Mtg. Denny’s in Mauston 6:30pm April 21 22 23 MIDWEST HORSE FAIR, Alliant Energy Center. Madison April 29 District 2 Trail Clinic w/Doug Tooley, Western Connection Ranch– Rhinelander Hwy K (10am-3pm) April 30 District 2 Youth Clinic, 10am-4pm (Western Connection Ranch, Hwy K Rhinelander-Marilyn 715-574-3950 April 30 Pilates 101(Dresage for Humans) Hosted by NEWDA 10:30-12:30 newdressage.org April 30 Braiding demo hosted by NEWDA 1:30-3:30 newdressage.org May May 6 Fuzzy Wuzzy Open Show, Waukau, Angie 920-379-2483 SANCTIONED May 6 98th Annual Little International Horse Show, Alliant Energy Center-Holland Pavilion, Madison, Shannon 715-250-4802 SANCTIONED May 12 Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen-608-484-0662 www.ridersclub.org SANCTIONED May 13 Equine Health & Wellnes Fair, 10am-3pm,Plum Lake Equestrian Center 715-542-3742 May 13 Heartland’s Ready for the Ring Practice Show, 9am, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 May 13-14 Winnebago Cnty Warm Up 4H Show, Winnebago Fairgrounds-Oshkosh (English /Western Day) SANCTIONED May 13-14 WBHA,IBHA & All Breed Show, Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds– Dawn 920-728-8384 SANCTIONED May 14 Woodside Ranch Mother’s Day Horse Show, Mauston– 608-847– 4275 May 15 D4 Meeting, 5-8 pm-meeting start at 6:30p,- Silverwood Cnty Park, Edgerton (take interstate 39/90 to hwy.106-bring a dish to pass. May 19-21 OCHPP Open Dressage & Jumping Show-Ozaukee Cnty Fairgrounds Wendy 920—889-1870 May 20 Dan Grunewald’s Looking Through The Eyes Of The Judge Clinic, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 May 20-21 Wi Pinto Horse Assoc Show,Jefferson Cnty Fair Park-Jim 708-279-7298 wisconsinpinto.com May 20 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Fun Show, Thorp-Laura715-512-0425 SANCTIONED May 20 Green Cnty 4H Spring Fuzzy Show, Green Cnty Fairgrounds, Monroe 608-293-1887 SANCTIONED May 21 Badger Horse Show Open Speed Show, Rusty B Arena-Westfield, Nola 920-858– 2860 SANCTIONED May 21 Open Speed Show-Black River Falls, 608-484-0662 SANCTIONED May 21 Circle T Speed Fun Show-12pm-Thorp SANCTIONED May 21 Open Horse Show, Sheboygan Cnty Fairgrounds by Marshall’s Gas Station 8:30am SANCTIONED May 21 Wild Bill’s Show, Elk Mound 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED May 21 Fun with ground poles hosted by NEWDA 8:30-4:30 newdressage.org May 25 Wazee Riders Thursday Night Show,SANCTIONED May 26 Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen-608-484-0662 www.ridersclub.org SANCTIONED May 27-28 Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sue - [email protected] May 28 All Breeds Open Horse Show, ManitowocCnty Expo Grounds, Brenda 920-901-5686 SANCTIONED May 28 Open Speed Show-Black River Falls, 608-484-0662 SANCTIONED May 29 Beaver Creek Memorial Day Open Show, Ootsburg leslie 920--627-2451 SANCTIONED May 29 41st Oregon Memorial Day Show, Triple K –Oregon, www.oregonhorseassociation,org SANCTIONED June June 2-4 Palomino Exhibitor’s Association of Wisconsin Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Richelle - [email protected] June 3-4 Waukau Flying Mane Open Pleasure and speed Show, Waukau, Angie 920-379-2483 SANCTIONED June 4 Rusty B open Speed Show, Westfield ,Gerry 608-369-2954 SANCTIONED june 4 Wild Bill’s Show, Elk Mound 715-874-5690 SANCTIONED June 4 Governor Dodge State Park Poker Ride (10am-2pm) [email protected] June 8 Wazee Riders Thursday Night Show,SANCTIONED June 9,10,11 ABRA All Breed Show, Jefferson Fair Park, Kathy 920-397-7578 SANCTIONED June 9 Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen-608-484-0662 www.ridersclub.org SANCTIONED June 10-11 Broken Cinch Saddle Club, Fond du Lac Fairgrounds,8:30 SANCTIONED June 10-11 U.M.B.A. IBHA Show Black River Falls SANCTIONED June 9-18 NEWDA Virtual Dressage Schooling Show, www.newdressage.org June 11-12 American Quarter Horse Association Special Events Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Janielle - [email protected] June 11 Open Speed Show-Black River Falls, 608-484-0662 SANCTIONED June 13 Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen-608-484-0662 www.ridersclub.org SANCTIONED June 16 U.M.B.H.A. All Breed Speed Show,Black River Falls, 6:30 SANCTIONED June 17-18 Columbus Carriage Festival, Fireman’s Park SANCTIONED June 17-18 U.M.B.A. All Breed Horse Show, Black River Falls 8:00am SANCTIONED June18 Wi Charity Classic Open Horse Show Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds ,Jeff 920– 941-0802 SANCTIONED SUNDAY ONLY June 20 30th Annual Summer Twilight Classic, Ootsburg-Leslie 920-627-2451 SANCTIONED June 18 Dodge Cnty Horsemen’s Assoc. Open Fun Speed Show Dodge Cnty Fairgrounds Beaver Dam (Kim 720-291-1361) SANCTIONED June 22 Wazee Riders Thursday Night Show, Black River Falls SANCTIONED June 23 Coulee Region Riders Club, Holmen-608-484-0662 www.ridersclub.org SANCTIONED June 23-25 WBHA,IBHA & All Breed Show, Jefferson Cnty Fairgrounds– Dawn 920-728-8384 SANCTIONED June 24-25 Heartland Equestrian Center Open Show, Custer, WI - Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 June 26 Beaver Creek Annual Summer Twilight Classic, 6pm, Oostburg-call Leslie 920-627-2451 SANCTIONED Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 27
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Introducing Wonder Horse The 2017 Midwest Horse Fair is set to be a magnificent weekend filled with elegant equines and cap@va@ng performances! Here’s your chance to find the @ckets you need to the events you crave! General admission @cket prices in advance are $13.00 for one-‐day and $30.00 for three-‐days. At the gate (cash only) @ckets are $17.00 for one-‐day and $45.00 for three-‐days. Admission for children 7 and under is free and parking included in the cost of your admission @cket. General admission @ckets can be purchased at the following loca@ons: www.MidwestHorseFair.com, www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling the Midwest Horse Fair office at 920-‐623-‐5515 and at par@cipa@ng retailers and tack sales (visit the Midwest Horse Fair website for a complete list of loca@ons). Evening entertainment at the fair is awe-‐inspiring and definitely a must-‐see! A_er a day of exploring the fair, relax and have a sensa@onal @me at the 7:30 p.m. evening shows! Tickets for Friday’s PRCA Rodeo, presented by Nutrena and Saturday’s Epic Night of the Horse™, presented by Blain’s Farm & Fleet are available through Ticketmaster (www.Ticketmaster.com). Don’t wait to buy your @ckets – they are flying off the maps! Experience the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair as a VIP! Feel like a star as you a?end VIP dinner recep@ons, exclusive VIP sea@ng during the evening shows and more when you purchase a VIP Package. Choose from either a Gold, Silver or Bronze Package depending on what suites your needs. Packages include admission @ckets, exclusive evening entertainment sea@ng, food, drinks and more! Hurry – a limited number are available!
An Epic Night of Talent Saturday night's show, Epic Night of the Horse™ is a night of extraordinary equine entertainment! A?end one of the greatest horse shows in the Na@on and be cap@vated by star-‐studded acts from world-‐renowned performers and spectacular surprises not to be missed! Brave compe@tors will compete for more than $25,000 in cash prizes search for the next Wonder Horse. Finalists from three different divisions will get their chance at fame, fortune and stardom! Audience members will help determine the winner of Midwest Horse Fair Star Search by vo@ng live from their cell phones, so get your @ckets now for this new, never been done before epic equine variety show!
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New Stunning Website, Same Spectacular Fair The Midwest Horse Fair is excited to announce the release of a brand new redesigned website! With a sleek new interface and all the info you need, the new site is sure to win Best in Show! The Midwest Horse Fair features world-‐class clinicians, superhero studs, energe@c compe@@ons, educa@onal breed & discipline demonstra@ons and more! What be?er way to find your way to equine excellence then by using the Midwest Horse Fair interac@ve schedule. Search by day, loca@on or presenter and find the event you need to become a be?er equestrian or to just sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment! The new format features an interac@ve map with a grounds map of the Alliant Energy Center, which links to six different shopping areas and Pavilion 1 and 2. Visitors can click on exhibitor's booth numbers and horse's stall numbers to find the vendors and equines they can't wait to see!
The Stars of 2017 A magnificent line-‐up of clinicians will ride into the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair to educate horse lovers on all things equine! Let the stars of 2017 bring out the best in you and your horse and then go out and show the world your extraordinary real-‐life Wonder Horse! In typical Midwest Horse Fair fashion, there is something for everyone. Clinics cover a number of disciplines and aspects of the equine including horsemanship, equine safety, ranch riding, mulemanship, mounted shoo@ng and so much more! Learn from Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship as he takes on the topic of Liberty. It’s “One Smooth Mo@on” with Dena Kirkpatrick as she shows a?endees the techniques of barrel racing. Looking for help with dressage? Find Debbie McDonald as she describes how to work up the levels. Explore the world of reining with Sandy Collier. Meet “The Man Horses Talk To” by heading over to Ray Ainsworth’s clinics. Find these clinics and many more by checking out the 2017 interac@ve event schedule on www.MidwestHorseFair.com!
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Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine,
Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha Districts District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, WHC District 1 News: Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempea- Contact Sheila Kisling 715-234-2826 leau, Vernon, and Wood [email protected]
WHC District 2 News: Counciletter Deadlines Contact Marilyn Krueger 715-675-7016 The deadlines for advertising articles, upcoming events and [email protected] advertisements for the WHC Counciletter is ; May Issue: April 15th noon WHC District 3 News: Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial bene- fit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Editor reserves Contact Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 the right to revise or refuse articles. [email protected] Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to: WHC District 4 News: [email protected] Contact Laura Rose 608-225-7045 [email protected] Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm Next Meeting- May 15 (5-8pm), 6:30 pm- mtg. Silverwood Cnty Park (Take I 39/90 to Hwy. 106) Bring a dish to pass.
WHC District 5 News: Join us on Facebook and become a friend. You will receive the most Contact Mike McGowan 715-284-9112 [email protected] up -to -date information and connect with fellow horse people. Next Meeting-April 6 -6:30 pm Denny’s in Mauston www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org
April 1 Judge Seminar Boys Ranch, New London
April 6 WHC District 5 meeting (6:3pm) Denny’s in Mauston
April 21-22-23 Midwest Horse Fair-Alliant Energy Center- Madison
April 29 District 2 Trail Clinic w/Doug Tooley Western Connection Ranch Rhinelander Hwy K(10am-3pm)
April 30 District 2 Youth Clinic Western Connection Ranch /Hwy K Rhinelander (10am-4pm)
May 15 District 4 meeting,(5-8 pm) 6:30 mtg. Silverwood Cnty Park –take 39/90 to Hwy.106 Bring dish to pass.
* Please check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events, included in this issue of the CounciLetter as well as on our website, for shows, fundraisers, clinics, tack sales and more!
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