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Other Side, page 29 First and foremost we still First and foremost we still what we do! what we • Onsite Laboratory Services & Vaccinations • Wellness Services• Field • Dentistry • Physical Therapy this column I was truly naïve in I was truly naïve this column and while I cannotthe horse world knowledgeable be truly to claim I do know which end even now, which end the money goes in and Progress out. comes manure the measure I am sure! by anyone’s amus- Some found my writings it was ing, some thought perhaps some are still a horror novel and which space- wondering exactly this planet ship dumped me on you bring to best my do will I but up to date. a have We have all seven horses. he is is convinced 35 year old that three and has no teeth but is first is the there Then eat. to line in keeps reminding 28 year old that 28 is not so old that 35 year the Then comes good old after all. White Head aka the Widget old the horse who Devil aka Potaca, carried me so many miles in so country the around places many to demands who horse the and doesn’t Potaca still. ridden be him I ride but more any compete for fun and he loves to head down the trail albeit a bit slower than before but with the same attitude. hanging low for looks still he Yep, branches which always present an New England Equine New Equine England Center & Surgical Medical DACVO MS · Nicholas Cassotis, DVM, DVM, D. Michael Davis, DVM Service: Field Katy Raynor, DACVO, Alison Clode DVM, Sometimes Sometimes you find yourself quick recap is probably due A providing extraordinary horse: care for your providing • Surgery & Internal Medicine • Lameness Diagnosis & Treatment • Ophthalmology • Podiatry • Diagnostic Imaging We are all about horses - whether riding our own horses or are all about horses - whether riding our own We 15 Members Way · Dover NH 03820 · 603-749-9111 · www.newenglandequine.com NH 03820 · · Dover 15 Members Way We do what we love love do what we We love and we A View From the Other Other the From View A wandering along in your own littlewandering and more world oblivious to time of time; passage the importantly the into seamlessly flows day one fine. just seem things and next from an oldThen you get an email and you how have asking friend you realize your horses been and youthat maybe in your wandering the off may have strolled further Such is path than you thought. the case regarding these musings From the Other View called a Side… seems like I hung up my week and other just the computer passed the writing baton on to oth- way wandered I Apparently ers. as, when Other Side the into over couldn’t I update, an for asked less much computer my find even remember when I last put thoughts miles to word. So here we are from where we left each other and was I than older lot a somehow then, seems the horses got older explain too, can someone please to me how that happens without our knowing about it? for those unfamiliar with my writ- that rider endurance I am an ing, and am now was once a neophyte considered experienced (read Old) - commu endurance the in those by nity. When I first started writing

http://eliteequestrianmagazine.com - Dr. Samley is an intern at New at is an intern Samley Dr. If your horse is prone to gas- to prone is horse If your The Horse's Maine & NH may be used as part of the treat part of the be used as may binds to Sucralfate regimen. ment and forms a protective the ulcer the acidic stomach barrier from environment. my I help prevent How can gastric developing from horse ulcers? steps several are there ulcers, tric help prevent that can be taken to future. in the of ulcers recurrence omeprazole of dose preventative A for a 1000 (250 lb dose or ¼ tube given before lb horse) can be traveling, such as events stressful barns. or switching competitions, days three takes omeprazole Since should this effect, full its reach to be started at least three days prior for the to the event and continued duration of the event. Feeding a higher fiber, low starch diet will lower the gastric pH, and help Hay or pasture ulcers. to prevent as fre- available should be made hay Feeding as possible. quently is a good way to net in a nibble small to access continual provide amounts of hay throughout the possible, hay should be If day. to provide fed before grain meals Additionally, effect. a buffering there are many supplements avail- These antacids. contain that able everywith fed be can supplements the acidic grain meal to help buffer environment of the stomach. England Equine Medical & Surgical England Equine Medical & Surgical Center. - - [email protected] BOARDING & TRAINING www.oakhillequestriancenter.com (207) 515-1163 • (207) 515-1163 97 White Oak Hill Road, Poland, ME 04274 97 Gastric ulcers are graded on Gastric ulcers are graded on The main treatment for gastric

Grade 3 squamous ulcers along the margo plicatus a scale of 1-4 based on their a scale of 1-4 based on their Grade 1 ulcers are the severity. of and consist of areas mild most the of hyperkeratosis or reddening the are 4 ulcers Grade mucosa. exten of consist and severe most ach. The stomach is then inflated stomach with air so that the entire of parts The visualized. be can examined are that stomach the to the (entrance cardia the include and lesser stomach), the greater (where curvature, and the pylorus the stomach exits the small in- into the gastroscope is Before testine). is removed removed, the extra air colic prevent to stomach the from due to gastric distension. sive or actively bleeding ulcers. gastric ulcers treated? How are commonly ulcers is omeprazole, known as Gastrogard or Ulcer gard. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which blocks the acid gastric releases that enzyme therefore and stomach the into helps to decrease the acidic environment of the stomach. For most ulcer types, typical treatment tube full a administering includes of omeprazole once a day for 28 days. Before the end of the treatment, a recheck omeprazole gastroscopy is recommended to ul- the of healing complete ensure cers. For severe ulcers, sucralfate

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January 2017 the esophagus, and into the stom- the into and esophagus, the passed up the horse’s nose, down passed up the horse’s is sedated and a small camera is is sedated and a small camera procedure. For the exam, the horse the exam, the For procedure. that their stomach is empty for the horse must be fasted overnight so the farm or in the hospital. The The hospital. the or in farm the procedure can be done either on procedure can be done either a gastroscopy procedure. This This procedure. gastroscopy a diagnosed? with is ulcers gastric diagnose How are gastric ulcers gastric ulcers How are mild episodes of colic. appetite, mild weight loss, and appetite, mild weight loss, and or reluctance under saddle, poor or reluctance behavior, decreased performance decreased behavior, Common signs include changes in changes include signs Common signs depending on the horse. signs depending on the horse. ent with a wide variety of different different of variety wide a with ent or illness. Gastric ulcers can pres- ulcers can Gastric or illness. stressful events such as traveling at a time, strenuous exercise, and strenuous exercise, at a time, feeding a large amount of grain grain of amount large a feeding include feeding a high starch diet, a high starch feeding include for development of gastric ulcers of gastric for development and pathophysiology. Risk factors and pathophysiology. done to investigate their causes causes their investigate to done defined and research is still being still is research and defined part of the stomach are less well are stomach the of part portion. Ulcers in the glandular glandular the in Ulcers portion. to ulceration than the squamous to ulceration than the squamous gastric acid, making it less prone and other substances to buffer the and other substances to buffer coating that contains bicarbonate contains that coating of the stomach has a protective of the stomach has a protective of an ulcer. The glandular portion glandular The of an ulcer. cosa leading to the development to the cosa leading which damages the squamous mu- excess production of gastric acid, of gastric excess production of the stomach develop from the Ulcers in the squamous portion Ulcers in the squamous portion a line called the margo plicatus. a line called the margo The two sections are separated by separated are sections two The 60-90% in show horses and Thor 60-90% in show horses and portion. glandular the and portion of gastric ulcers can be as high as of gastric ulcers can (non-glandular) the squamous have shown that the prevalence prevalence have shown that the consists of two sections, stomach in high levels of work. Studies Studies in high levels of work. equine The oughbred racehorses. to be more common in horses in horses to be more common develop gastric ulcers, they tend gastric develop and foals. While any horse can horse can While any and foals. is a common condition in horses in horses is a common condition Dr. Kathy Samley Dr. Kathy Syndrome Equine Gastric Ulcer Ulcer Gastric Equine From New England Medical & Surgical Clinic Surgical & Medical England New From January 2017 The Horse's Maine & NH christopher reeve Page 4

4 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 5 Page 5 Straight, page 31 Inc. Ossipee Chichester 603435-8388 603-539-4006 Clarks Grain Store There are many things to learn straighten it so I can put his halter put his so I can it straighten to go you wanted thought on. “I with one another is Y Horse out.” me actions: “Let contradictory be my turn? Oh, goody, out! Can it are. I’m ready!...Gah! there you are Why doing? you are What my to put that thing on you trying I’maway! Go it! like don’t I head! up as high going to put my head that thing!... as possible to avoid I want to where did you go? Hey, ready! Come go out! I said I was Horses And then there’s back!” to the A-Z who, once en-route from leftpaddock, bob and weave game me into a to right, putting avoid-being-stepped-on-or-hit- of head-by-a-half-ton-animal, in-the while others are overcome with such excitement as to throw in trotting steps to get too far in front all circles turn to forced are and Either paddock. the to out way the I’m at the other end of a rope way, doing my best to keep said horse pace steady and straight a walking safely toward our destination. from horses. One observation is of these triviality the recognizing only seemingly are that creatures food and comfort. by fear, driven being would see that Any rational or destination specific a has one if - Salem Exeter I think as I loop my 603-778-8132 603-926-2253 603-893-3739 Hampton Falls Dodges Agway Well, this seems counter Well, I was reflecting on these things these on reflecting was I a sense of confusion and worry and of confusion a sense as understands entirely longer no he what it is the rider wants. His the over and do it sense to take takes knows and wants he way encouragement With precedence. his rider, the from and persistence level of strength, confidence, and new standardtrust rises to meet the and on goes cycle This him. for set the cul- on as the years progress, be plainly of which can mination the top horsesseen while watching and riders in the world. turning was I as day other the They horses out in the morning. to leave always seem very eager the confinement of their stalls and go outside where we have just thrown them flakes of hay in teeth banging, The paddocks. their swiping on the stall bars or walls, nickering, and stall pacing can be it When away. from miles heard is finally time for Horse X to go as I incessantly pawing he’s out, hand. in halter door, his stall open holding out the halter “Ok,” I say, go!” Let’s your turn. “it’s him, to to turns his head He immediately the right, successfully inserting so I his stall, corner of the into it over his even slip the halter can’t nose. productive, hand around his neck and gently H N - - The Rd. 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Once the of a cer security and consistence tain movement to a certain degree, and envelope push the to time it’s more little a more: ask for a little engage more little a connection, Of- collection. more little a ment, from ten times this new challenge the rider puts the horse back into - Inc. Wiscasset, 207-882-7710 Ames Supply, Ames Supply, 447 Bath Road Horses are constantly looking constantly Horses are be following on the exact same on the exact same be following ride we Sure, legs. front the as line which involve movements lateral curved the and motion sideways even those lines of circles, but of straightness to have an element in the the haunches follow them: Have you path of the shoulders. a horse on a ever casually walked buckle in suchloose rein out to the handwalked? Or maybe an arena? the notice or you, behind Look back come hoof prints when you eh? Didn’t around. 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straightness. The hind legs should straightness. scored for the technical aspect of scored for the technical halts--everything in dressage is halts--everything in dressage is my lines. Centerlines, diagonals, diagonals, my lines. Centerlines, to work on the straightness of to work on the straightness of rider, I eat up this opportunity opportunity I eat up this rider, an arena as this. As a dressage As a dressage an arena as this. love being the first rider in such the footing soft and inviting. We We the footing soft and inviting. perfectly parallel to the perimeter; arena: the lines left by the drag arena: the lines left by the drag oning, as a freshly drug sand oning, as a freshly drug sand sight more beautiful, yet beck- to reach your destination. the determination you possessed you possessed determination the line of footprints is evidence of line of footprints is evidence of in the soggy footing. That straight That in the soggy footing. You observe the path you have left observe the path You you turn to head back for the day. for the day. you turn to head back the rock the sun sinks lower and the rock the sun sinks salty air. Once you have reached Once you have salty air. the ocean, and breathing in the in the the ocean, and breathing listening to the gentle roaring of listening to the gentle serenely walk along the shore serenely walk the shore along ules. Spotting a distant rock, you rock, distant a Spotting ules. to trod upon its smooth gran- to trod upon its smooth undisturbed sand beckons you beckons you undisturbed sand signs of former footprints, the the signs of former footprints, Having successfully erased any any erased successfully Having gently retracts after rolling ashore. rolling after retracts gently wet sand on the beach as the wave the beach as the wave wet sand on The Straight Path Straight The Larsen By Bethany January 2017 no charge Hunter/Jumpers Renea Samay Houle presenting Renea Samay Houle presenting Jenny Wells presenting Driving Wells Jenny Union, ME The Horse's Maine & NH Hook-Ups, Safety & Services On The Road presenting Trailer On The Road presenting Trailer 1070 Hearld Hwy. (RT#17) Hwy. 1070 Hearld Union Elementary School Union Elementary Sunday – January 29 • 1 p.m. – January 29 Sunday Sponsored by: Tri-County Horsemen by: Tri-County Sponsored FREE EQUINE FORUM EQUINE FREE Hana Poulin presenting Dressage Welcoming groups and individuals at groups Welcoming Audrey Bean presenting on Eventing Audrey Bean presenting Page 6

6 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 7 - - Page 7 OPRC, page 29 Of note: In order to ride in to ride in Of note: In order any in participating When you? near chapter a see Don’t people or more 5 have you If fessional, there is a place for you! there is a place for you! fessional, are equine enthusiasts Non-riding Our mem join. to also welcome up into 21 age from in bers range welcome We 80’s! and 70’s their If you riders from all disciplines. want and enjoy a to learn more related activities,equine variety of the OPRC is then membership in us if this for you. Please contact to you would like direction is the can send you brochures We take. and advertisement flyersto help the ground. get things off a mem OPRC sponsored events, ber must have successfully completed a basic riding test to demon- strate the ability to handle their saddle ground, in the horse on the and in a group. Copies of tests are available to view on the website. mounted club-sponsored activi- to wear an ties, riders are required and arm- approved riding helmet, and emergency medical band with proper wear and information, heeled footwear. interested, consider starting a of your own. Our website chapter - What is the OPRC? the is What In 1998, Hope Jacob, our Hope Jacob, our In 1998, Riding Club The Old People’s You name it, and someone name it, and someone You founder, began this club with four this club with four began founder, - Togeth members. visionary other the goals and they outlined er, an create To of OPRC: priorities adults 21 and Club for Equestrian standards over based on the high Pony Club. of the United States are in excess of 500 there Today chapters numerous in members across the United States. ded- (OPRC) is an organization educa- icated to the enjoyment, riders of all tion, and safety of from Our members, disciplines. to riders Western English and Sidesaddle and Driving enthu- and interests varied have siasts, participate in many different Bar as; such events of kinds rel Racing-Clinics-Combined Racing-Clinics-Combined rel - Training-Dressage-Driving-En durance-Eventing-Games-Horse Camping-Horsemanship-Hunt- er/Jumper-Parades-Pleasure/ Trail-Polocrosse-Reining-Roping- Penning. Instruction-Team Safety has probably in our organization The purpose of OPRC done it! is to have safe, enjoyable riding and riders other meet activities, encourage knowledge of horses pro- to around. From novice all ECTRA, page 29 John Crandell III, Bethesda,John Crandell III, has been family Crandell The The Horse's Maine & NH Endurance Ride or “Tevis Cup” Cup” or “Tevis Ride Endurance multi-days and many times three Walking on her great Tennessee she which John Henry, Horse 6 years last for the has competed addition In miles. 2,800 over and she has a master’s to her DVM, nutrition clinical degree in equine physiology. and equine exercise on clinician and author She is an nutrition, topics such as equine conditioning. Sheand metabolics, expert worldwide a is considered trail competitive of on our sport riding. MD involved with Eastern Competi- and Association Riding Trail tive Ride Endurance American the Conference for over 30 years, his family is a cornerstone of our sport The Crandell’s on the East Coast. pick to ability an uncanny have great horses and bring them along they Together, to be the very best. in miles 20,000 over well have In 2006 John & his competition. horse, Heraldic, one in a million had ONE NO feat a accomplished - Tri ever done: won the Endurance Crown con- Triple The ple Crown. 100, the Dominion Old of the sists Cup) 100 (Tevis States Western Full Service 207 / 344-7957 Veterinary Care Veterinary Dr. Susan Garlinghouse, Susan Garlinghouse, Dr. Garlinghouse has been Dr. www.ThirdCoastEquine.com Janelle D. Tirrell, DVM Janelle D. Tirrell, their knowledge and experience. experience. and knowledge their lecturesThere will be their and answer periods. and question also of have to be a member don’t You this weekend of to enjoy ECTRA information. CA DVM, Montclair, rid- trail endurance in competing ing since 1988 and has finished completing 3,900 miles including 100 mile Trail States Western the -

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clinicians will show the strength of penning. The biographies of these biographies The penning. dressage, polo, cutting, and team and team dressage, polo, cutting, bring along our horses which par bring along our horses jumping, eventing, riding, trail about the newest and best ways to about the newest and competitive and endurance like The focus will be to inform us to inform us The focus will be in strenuous competition ticipate conditioning of the equine athlete. athlete. equine the of conditioning science dealing with the care and science dealing with hosting three authorities on equinehosting three authorities Boxboro, MA ECTRA will be will be ECTRA Boxboro, MA Trail Ride Meeting Trail Ride at Eastern Competitive at Eastern Authorities to SpeakAuthorities Three RenounedThree - MHA, page 31 January 2017 CH- Mighty Smoke CH- Mighty Smoke CH- Mighty Smoke Smoke Mighty CH- Quarter Horse Western Horse Western Quarter Maine Morgan Club MHA High MHA Club Morgan Maine Little Recipient- Morgan: Point Chrome/Janine/ Custom Oak’s Horse Quarter Hawkins Allen Halter: Quarter Mason Show/Carole Saddle: under HorseHunter Smoke Show/Carole CH- Mighty Mason Pleasure: Breed Color Mason Show/Carole Jet CH- John’s Horse: Model Lit RES- Schlaack Lag/Morgan - - Regan Grant, Jo Hight (presenter), Tyler Hodgkins Lucy Pruett, Andrea Sanborn, and Brooke Lefebre Morgan Hunter Plea Morgan Hunter Miniature Horse Obsta - Horse Miniature Morgan in Hand, Open: Morgan in CH- Little Oak’s Custom Custom CH- Little Oak’s CH- Clearbrook’s My Two Two My CH- Clearbrook’s Schlock, Miranda Migneault, Jack Deplete, Lucy Pruett Schlock, Miranda Migneault, Jack Youth Activity Pleasure Award recipients: l to r: Morgan Youth Activity Pleasure Award recipients: Dube RES- SRF Hot Topic/Vicki Topic/Vicki Hot RES- SRF Dube Towne cles: Tatum Ouellette & Cents/Lilly Milley Chrome/ Custom Oak’s CH- Little Hawkins/Emily Janine/Allen Hawkins Hawkins/ Chrome/Janine/Allen Emily Hawkins Morgan Plea- Open: Exhibitor, Junior sure, Custom Chrome/ CH- Little Oak’s Hawkins/Court Janine/Allen sure: sure: Schlaack Morgan and Grant ney - CH- Pine CH- Birchcrest CH-Birchcrest CH- Psyntrific/Sharon Miniature Horse in in Horse Miniature bian-Half-Arabian Western Western bian-Half-Arabian Pleasure: Carroll Hand,Mares: Mc Fancy/Cathy Exceptionally High Tigers Ls Ten Devitt RES- Fortin Teddy & Society/Joey Hand, Horse in Minitature CH- Vanity Stallions, Geldings: Groves Split Decision/Cathy Here McDevitt RES- Birchcrest Min- Towne for the Party/Vicki Driving: Horse iature Patience/Pam Farm Meadow The Horse's Maine & NH Ara- Arabian-Half-Arabian Arabian-Half-Arabian Lily Ouellette, Tatum Milley, and Emma Grace Lear, Sylvia Corbett, presenter Wendy Gray and Carole Mason Brooke Lefebre Winner of Natalie Libby Award: Half-Arabian Pleasure, Open: Open: Half-Arabian Pleasure, Edition/Sharon LTD CH- Design’s Carroll CH- MVA Pleasure: Hunter Small N Cream/Jess Kahlua

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Page 8 Awards Banquet Awards GOLD AWARD – Joyce Winchell Winchell – Joyce AWARD GOLD to Miles Time Dusty Life riding Horse: Winchell beth Sanborn RES- Cayden/Cindi Spear CH- Kennebec Jester/Margaret Bailey-Miller RES- Kennebec Ea- Bailey gles Echo/Kathleen Level: sage First Bailey-Miller Jester/Margaret Amy RES- Gone to Carolina. Higgins/Kathleen Bailey gram 18: ern Seat Equitation under Schlaack Saddle CH- Morgan 18: CH- Seat Equitation under Hod- Tyler Courtney Grant RES- gkins

Association Awards Banquet was Awards Association Italian the at 19 November on held Maine.Heritage Club in Portland, meeting, Following the annual in the which was held earlier opened afternoon, the evening during which with a social hour performed intriguing Magic Mr. sleight of hand feats at individual tables. Before dinner was served by the the guests were entertained lovely A stage show. magician’s served and then dinner was buffet Throughout began. awards the the evening winners of the silent auction items were announced. by/shown horse/owned are results by Introductory gram- Dressage Level: Carroll Psyntrific/Sharon cipient- 81 ern: Equitation, English: CH- Kath- Seat Plea- leen Bailey Hunter Equitation: CH- Morgan sure Schlaack RES- Emily Hawkins 3. Jennifer Morrison 4. Miranda Migneault Walk-Trot im Ridge Saddle Seat Challenge Trophy- Hunter Milley Walk-Trot Tatum Seat Equitation, 10 & Pleasure Under: Keara Battagliese 3. Emma Grace Wa Lear & Over: 11 Seats, Riders All Figu- BPL CH- Jenna LeBarge ratiw Challenge Trophy: CH- Lily Tarbox Saddle Seat: CH- Lily Tarbox Western: Lead Line Equitation, Ans- RES- Connell CH- Guiliana Connell 3. Greta Carroll ley

8 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 9 Page 9 Pre: Ele- Pre: PMB 1243 Champion: Taylor Taylor Champion: Portland, ME 04103 91 Auburn St. Suite J 91 Champion: Kara Riley: Champion: Kara Riley: Beginner Novice 3Phase Jr Novice 3Phase Jr Beginner Champion: Novice 3Phase Jr Third Level: Jr: Champion: Third Level: right, Elementary From : Helen Pope, 41.8 rd Champion: Bridget Lary, 48.3, 48.3, Champion: Bridget Lary, Juris, Natalie Champion: Reserve 49.7, 53.48 Bridget Lary, Second Second 64, Stadelmann, Anja Level: Open – Champion: Ste- fanie Rossetti, 65.1 ,Third Level: Open: King, 64.9 Jr: 3Phase Santosuosso,39.12, mentary 3Phase Open: Cham- Pre: 30.2, Anne DeMarco, pion: Cham- Elementary 2Phase: Jr pion: Abby Ackor, 27.89 Reserve Champion: Sophia Caron, 38.8, 3 : : : - - - th th rd from from : Brid- th year ends year : Valerie : Valerie : Winnie Winnie : : Amanda Amanda : th rd th : Allison Bolia, th : Sue Inzenga, 5 : Sue Inzenga, : Bridget Lary, 6 : Bridget Lary, Champion: Emily Champion: Emily : Ainsley Muir th th th Veterinary Care Veterinary Champion: Kathi Murphy, Champion: Kathi Murphy, Rachel Flaherty, D.V.M. Rachel Flaherty, First level Jr – Champion – First level Jr First Level: Open: Champi Training Level: Open, Level: Training Training Level: Juniors, Level: Juniors, Training : Patti Puccilli, 8 Puccilli, Patti : Back Cove Equine 207-232-4316 [email protected] backcoveequine.com th Izabelle Tagavi, 70.1, Tagavi, Izabelle on: Brynn Bastian, 68.75 , Reserve McGillicud Michelle Champion: 68.4 dy, Stevie Kehm, 6 7 Archibald The New Hampshire New Hampshire The and Dressage Association Eventing Year Congratulates Winners! End Award Krogman, 4 right 69.5, Reserve Champion: Jack- 3 68.5, Nicholas, ie Ainsley Muir Pascetta, 5 Ainsley Muir Pascetta, 6 get Lary, Vaneesa Franciosa, 4 Vaneesa from right from Champi Reserve 69.6, Pascetta, Colburn, 68.29, 3 Abigail on: Pascetta, 5 : th from from from from , 1. Nutty : Caitlyn Caitlyn : : Nichole Nichole : : Katelyn Katelyn : rd rd th NHHJA, page 25 : Stevie Kehm, 5 : Holly Cornwell Suitable Hunter: 1. 1. Maker’s Mark (Bri- 1. Maker’s th th Champion: Kayla Villete, Champion: Kayla Villete, Champion: Anne DeMarco,

The Dino Award, presented presented Award, Dino The Intro Level: Open, Open, Level: Intro Intro Level: Juniors Intro The Horse's Maine & NH annually to the high point Jr. rider rider Jr. point high the to annually Show was Fall NHDEA the at 72.3, Pascetta Emily to awarded Award, right and the Cheri Oleson high the to annually presented NHDEA the at Open rider point Summer Show was awarded to Janet Gregsak 69.3, left. cerely Yours (Lucinda Exner) 3. Exner) (Lucinda Yours cerely 4. Williams) Why Be Shy (Jassa Crooks) (Sabreina Pink Me Tickle Ginger Rogers (Wendy 5. Benlea Johnson) Neverland (Kendra Messer) 2. Good Golly Miss Molly (Nicole 3. Ishara (Pam Phelan) Yosua) Johnson) 5. 4. Camelot (Wendy Test Eclipso (Deanna Kravetz) 6. Drive (Lucinda Simmons) Modi- Hunter: Children’s fied Buddy (Amira Kettaneh) 2. Hi Spencer) 3. Dances There (Jillian 4. Zemp) (Abby Moonlight in (Cassi- Fortnight Woodland’s Comfort Southern 5. Exner) dy (Dartmouth College) 6. Snapchat Adult Messer) Modified (Kendra Hunter: anna Niquette) 2. Calleo (Kara Johnson) 3. Dunkachino (Denise Marks) 4. Image In Blue (Betsy right, Jessica 68.9, Reserve Champion: 67.2, 3 Zaniewski, Burns, 4 68.5, Reserve Champion: Ally Ally 68.5, Reserve Champion: 3 59.5, Rosenberry, Lanik right Danielle Annis, Annis, Danielle 6 Griggs, 8 - Short Hunter Pleasure: 1. Pleasure: Hunter Walk Trot Pleasure: Pleasure: Trot Walk 1. Sydney Wicklund 2. 2. Wicklund Sydney 1. 1. Dominika Silvestri 2. 2. Silvestri 1. Dominika 1. Calla Lily Stirrup Hunter: 1. Calla Lily Waterford’s (Baylee Kimbar) 2. 2. Sin- Williams) (Jassa Tristan Equitation Equitation Bartlett 6. Nicole 12-14: Equitation Kelley McCormick 15-17: Breakey 3. Isabel Debitor Jeni 5. Madeline Adcock 4. Miranda Amateur Blake 6. Kara Fortier 1. Hayley Adult Equitation: Cozzens Amanda 2. Anderson Abby Brand 3. Chante Jones 4. SharonJacksonKimberly 5. 6. Romano (Sami Hopes Hollywood High 1. Kettaneh) 2. Shenandoah Samoa More O’Rourke) 3. Lee (Heather 4. Money (Kalyn Curtiss) Your for Prince of Hearts (Allison Parron) 1. Wa Pleasure: Hunter Pony (Jassa Williams) Tristan terford’s 2. Golddigger (Kristin Palmer) 3. Exner) (Lucinda Yours Sincerely Williams) Shy (Jassa Why Be 4. (Amy Revelation 5. Clovermeade Shine (Lindsey Cohen) 6. Rise n’ Stenmark) 2. Cas- Ferland) (Allie Concerto Prince3. Couture) (Nicole sanova Messer) (Kendra Holland of - 1. Equitation Under Equitation Under 1. Sophie Shields Shields 1. Sophie 1. Sami Kettaneh 2. 2. 1. Sami Kettaneh

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January 2017 lyn McCormick 5. Amy Cohen Amy Cohen lyn McCormick 5. Exner 3. Amira Kettaneh 4. Kate- 4. Kettaneh Amira 3. Exner 12: Katie Adams Katie O’Callahan 5. Lindsay Wright 6. Wright 5. Lindsay O’Callahan Wicklund 3. Celia Caron 4. Erin 3. Celia Wicklund tation: Children’s Equi Children’s Seaboyer Sarah Jenna D’Errico 5. Beth Palmer 6. Palmer 5. Beth D’Errico Jenna 3. Sarah Lent 4. Betsy Dolan 5. Modified Adult Equitation: Hannah Curtiss 2. Kara Johnson Julia Vinci 6. Alyssa Henderson Alyssa Henderson 6. Vinci Julia Abby Zemp 4. Cassidy Exner 5. Spencer 2. Amira Kettaneh 3. 3. Kettaneh Amira 2. Spencer Children’s Equitation: 1. Jillian Children’s Modified Leo 6. Pam Phelan Modified vais 4. Lizzy Bullard 5. Jennifer 5. Bullard Lizzy 4. vais Early 3. Sage McCarthy Beau- 2. Lucinda Simmons 3. Mikayla Equitation: Equitation: Long Stirrup Stirrup Long Barmy Isla 6. 4. Jennie Simmons 5. Noa Seem Simmons 4. Jennie Emersyn Forde 3. Lucinda Exner Forde 3. Lucinda Emersyn Mercier tion: Parron 4. Kalyn Curtiss 5. Perlin 5. Curtiss Kalyn 4. Parron Equitation: Allison 3. O’Rourke Lee Heather Walk Trot Trot Walk Aly Eastman Deal 2. Award Winners Award Association Year End Year Association NH Hunter Jumper Jumper Hunter NH Dr. J, page 21 January 2017 events The guttural pouch is an air air an is pouch guttural The Eustachian tubes act to equalize equalize to act tubes Eustachian on you are When pressure. air an airplane, the tubes are what your ears pop with altitude make changes. the along is located which pocket Just like people, horses have people, Just like bleed, and how does the blood get understand how To out the nose? the at look to happens, we need it head. anatomy of the horse’s These are air Eustachian tubes. passages that run from each ear an into throat of the back to the The area called the pharynx. one of the large carotid arteries. carotid large the of one The carotids are paired blood un- neck up the run vessels that der the jugular veins to the brain. Every time the heart beats about a quarter of its output goes through The vessels. blood two these carotid arteries have thick walls. to possibly start they How could The Horse's Maine & NH The other thing that can cause horses can get bloody noses, but bloody get horses can are known to cause only two that The first this amount of bleeding. on is seen almost exclusively blood from is and track race the This lungs. the from up coming that it is known by is so common stands EIPH, which initials, its Pulmonary Induced for Exercised the end Toward Hemorrhage. oxygen in are horses of a race, deficit, meaning that even with aren’t they for air, gulping them oxygen to keep up enough getting lungs The body needs. with their are working hard, and the blood The vessels are apt to rupture. trachea up the carried gets blood can there While and out the nose. be a great deal of blood, in most just a trickle as most of it cases it’s There gets reabsorbed in the lungs. is no way that any horse could size of run around a paddock the fast enough to rupture Chiclet’s a lung blood vessel, nor was the from be would it as up torn ground horse. EIPH was not galloping a the cause of her bleeding. of leaking a is bleeding much this -

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Page 10 “I think we have a problem. Our a problem. we have “I think must have been old mare Chiclet night. nose all her from bleeding there but now, bleeding not She’s all around herare puddles of blood experienced paddock”. Judy is an who has horse owner and trainer She is not for years. client a been her that we one to panic. I told and our day re-arrange would stop. make her farm our first paddock and saw around Chiclet’s exaggerat been not Judy had that by David A. Jefferson, D.V.M. A. Jefferson, by David Noses Bloody The “puddles” were actually ing. blood foot wide clumps of clotted The the paddock. across scattered white board fencing looked like someone had taken a red paint randomly it smeared and brush on the boards and posts. Chiclet head herself was standing quietly, down, nose crusty with dried blood. Her pulse rate was a fairly was 98 rapid 70. Her temperature for a below normal a bit degrees, Her gums July. in warm morning sounded lungs Her pale. were normal. From Dr. J Dr. From

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Cyan Magenta 10 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 11 Page 11 associations Gerry & Janet Peitsch enjoyed the the enjoyed Peitsch Janet & Gerry with scenic roads of Shelburne VT their Caspian pony at GSCA’s September outing at Meach Cove Farms GSCA member Carolyn Townsend Townsend member Carolyn GSCA drives her Morgan gelding past the Farms. Shelburne at Barn Coach beautiful

A: yes stay? Q: How long was your Cove Meach What was the Q: white- old fashioned A: Large Meach at camp Didyou Q: A: I camped alongside the Q: Did you ride or drive on A: I rode on the Meach Cove What was the outing like Q: A: Footing was excellent; in any Q: Did you participate Shelburne the toured We A: name/ What is your horse’s Q: Appendix Dream, A As A: for Join GSCA Renew or is dedicated to the GSCA These questions were asked were asked questions These this your first visit to Was Q: The Horse's Maine & NH I arrived Sunday afternoon A: I arrived Sunday afternoon. Wednesday on and left stabling like? floor, clay with stalls box washed cast iron grill work. Convenient to water and manure dump into nearby spreader. site? Cove or stay off field belowthe barn.The views across the fields ofthe lake and mountains are spectacular. the Shelburne Farm grounds, or Meach Cove area, the in both? few a with roads, and fields Farm trails. for you and your horse? How were the trails and roads? weather was excellent. activi- organized of the group’s ties? went and Barn, Coach the Inn and out to dinner. breeding? QH 2017 promotion of safe, recreational, pleasure driving. Single day and held are events driving multi-day all over New England. Riders are welcome at most events. Dues year only $25 a at a bargain are (for $1 more, also become an affiliate member of Maine Driv- in most ing Club!). Participation stabling for except is free, events or camping fees or catered meals, if applicable. of Macy Goddhardt, who attend who Goddhardt, of Macy for the outing Shelburne our ed She stayed year. this first time adjacent Farms, Cove Meach at Farms property. to Shelburne Adirondack-style lovely old A and the horses, red barn housed grounds. on the was free camping YOU Macy for sharing THANK with the club! Shelburne?

- - - The annual outing to Shel to outing annual The two of this year’s what Here’s praises Carolyn Townsend shaded had a nice grassy, We driving quiet the I enjoyed the for came One young girl was there only drawback The visited the local popular We about Q&A First Impression plain in Shelburne, VT plain in Shelburne, is always much antici VT burne, pated and never a disappointment. heartfelt extend wishes to GSCA Cove Farms thanks to Meach to their for allowing us access fields and stables again this year, also enjoy so that riders could this spectacular Meach area. owned privately a Farms is Cove farm, organic certified 1,000-acre, Farms. Shelburne adjacent located Meach at crops primary The acres 300-plus are Farms Cove and conventional soy of organic wheat, rye, hay, beans, organic of wine and corn, plus three-acres grapes and 350-acres of productive woodland. to say about their had participants 2016 adventure to Shelburne in September: Meach Cove spot to camp in, not far from the time wonderful a had We barn. as the weather was perfect - no bugs, and no traffic except for an only rain The walker. occasional horses the with and night was at we had no stalls into their tucked worries. Morgan green my and atmosphere horse enjoyed the mostly flat ter rain. Jean Harvey and I rode and/ On the last or drove every day. Shelburne to over ventured we day Farms, about 8 miles. weekend and brought her two brought Gotthardt horses. Macy her horse and rode with us for a Another couple couple of days. brought their Caspian pony and took several drives. for fencing up set to field a wasn’t for my young horses. Luckily the one of the boarders, let me guy, use his paddock. restaurants and even found a little allowed dogs were the pub where and I was introduce in to socialize to Switchback ale! Cove, GSCA Shelburne/Meach outing Sept. 17-22 . - th

Members Enjoy Lake Cham - Warmest thanks to all GSCA GSCA all thanks to Warmest Old Favorites to return in in Favorites to return Old can look for members GSCA NEW! GSCA Events Events GSCA NEW! - held its annual Plan GSCA

January 2017 hosts. for the dedication of our event of our event dedication for the event and we are so very grateful ground work goes into hosting an ground work goes into our outings. Much planning and members who stepped up to host to up who stepped members in October. NH will also be a fall event, again Massabesic Watershed Massabesic in Auburn, Watershed Seavey Memorial outing at the the at outing Memorial Seavey and trails of Temple, NH. The The NH. Temple, and trails of as we travel the scenic dirt roads as we travel the scenic fling” we will enjoy fall foliage us back, but rather than a “spring Touchstone Farm will welcome Farm will welcome Touchstone Trail drive/ride, both in August. August. drive/ride, both in Trail Trail event and the Pemi River event and the Pemi River Trail 2017 include the Andover Rail Rail Andover the include 2017 Popular day events returning in Popular day events returning in June and another in September. June and another in September. weeks are planned again; one in again; weeks are planned September. Two Acadia Meet-up Two September. Cove Farms in Shelburne, VT in VT Cove Farms in Shelburne, welcome members again to Meach of Lake Champlain Valley will will Valley of Lake Champlain in July, and the majestic beauty and the majestic beauty in July, at Mt. Chocurua will be held again the Mountain” camp out weekend early. The most popular “Look to “Look popular most The early. fast so be sure to reserve your site in June. Horse camp sites fill up in Carver, MA will be held again MA in Carver, at Myles Standish State Forest Forest State Standish Myles at season. The multi-day camp-out camp-out multi-day The season. driving and riding events next driving and riding events next Cindy Schlener. Cindy Schlener. 2017 ward to the return of their favorite NH in October, to be hosted by to be hosted by NH in October, ride event at Sliver Lake in Hollis,in Lake Sliver at event ride look forward to a (NEW!) drive/ in Keene, NH in late May. We also We May. late NH in Keene, in hosted by Mike and Jeanette York York hosted by Mike and Jeanette Trail drive/ride day event will be drive/ride Trail October. A (NEW!) Cheshire Rail A October. ADT workshop is planned for workshop is planned for ADT workshop in early May and an an and May early workshop in Linda Wilkings will host a cones Wilkings Linda to be held on April 29. Eric and 29. Eric April on be held to 2017 will be a safety conference be a safety 2017 will held March 12, 2017. Also new in held March 12, 2017. and FUNdraising auction will be will and FUNdraising auction Lebanon, NH. Our dinner annual Townsend and Becky Greenan in Townsend event in February, hosted by Carol event in February, will kick off with a (NEW!) Sleigh will kick off The 2017 driving/riding season season driving/riding 2017 The along with several new events. new events. along with several outings will be repeated in 2017, outings will be repeated that almost all of the traditional traditional the of all almost that season, we are pleased to report report to pleased season, we are Following a very successful 2016 Following a very successful Planned for 2017 Planned for 20 on November ning meeting

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www.achilleagway.com January 2017 January 2017 From an Eventing Rally From a Dressage or Eventing Rally From a Show Jumping or Eventing Rally - - - - The first five certifications five certifications The first riding rally of the The first Show- The next rally was In addition to the rallies, we al is Region Northeast The with each level developing more developing each level with skill. and knowledge and at the club level, are done the following five are done ata national level. at held Rally, was Dressage year Meadowoods with a record Farm a was This teams! of number that it meaning rally’- “qualifying certain with accordance run in was allowed which policies USPC qualify for Pony Clubto members Tryon at Championships, held Center. International Equestrian Claybrook at held Rally, jumping Farms with eight teams compet ing, followed by a Starter Rally Both members. for inexperienced rallies were a great success! had many members earning certi fications this year. This included certi club-level earning members members five as well as fications, earning national level ratings. these new- Throughout the year, ly nationally-certified members and knowledge on their worked skills with the help of club instructors and other nationally- rated big thanks A former members. goes out to parents, instructors, and volunteers- Pony Club would not work without you! ways looking for new members! The Horse's Maine & NH Facebook Find us on From a Games Rally The The first rally of the year is was our Stan- next event The only is the team scored on their their on scored team the is only riding, they are also scored on manage- their horse care, stable teams Rally and timeliness! ment, end of the the at two ribbons earn Horse Man- day- one for their a combined agement, and one for and riding. horse management Quiz is an always Quiz Rally. so members unmounted rally, compete on teams of four and of knowledge on their tested are go They all things horse-related. through five phases- a written exam, and oral test, an identi- ficationtest, andtwo hands-on Quiz was held This year’s phases. we had about 80 and in Jefferson of a team including participants, Horsemasters. Man- Certificates/Horse and dards - Wind Held at Seminar. agement combined event this ward Farm, USPC current of the overview an with current standards for riding standards for Horse Manage- ment. Pony Club allows members of series a through progress to certificationsat their own pace, kids

2016 was a great and busy year2016 was a great and Many vision of people get a Our region, the Northeast, Despite the “short” riding “rally” is the pony club A

Page 14 for the NERPC! From rallies to rallies to for the NERPC! From 120members the ratings, to clinics all! did it of Maine from the State ponies when tiny riders on tiny “Pony Club” they hear the term anyway? . So what is Pony Club, The United Pony Clubs, States founded in Inc. (Pony Club) was youth national nonprofit a as 1954 to teach riding and organization horsemanship through a formal There are educational program. approximately 9,000 Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and the riding centers throughout top nation’s Many of the country. equestrians, including several of our Olympic team members, business professionals, govern- ment leaders and career military Club. Pony in roots have officers, age members range in Youth age as 4 through as young from educa- 25. Pony Club also offers tional opportunities to over 500 Horsemasters it in members adult Program. is comprised of 9 clubs and one center in Maine stretching from- have just We Houlton to Lyman. 15 about with 140 members, over of those being adults. here experience season we often busy stays Pony Club Maine, in kicked We all year. with activities our year with our annual Re- off overnight an Rendezvous- gional offering of members gathering workshops and presentations on or Club Pony to relevant topics a held We just horses in general. awards cere- and banquet dinner mony at this event and had just parents and 100 members under participate! for “horse show”- although term a rally is much more involved than a show is. Members compete combined of 4 and earn on teams four scores. In a riding rally, is and one member ride members who is the the ‘stable manager”, assistant, designated organizer, and horse care person for the day. Being a stable manager may sound boring, but it is a very important part of the rally team- because not Club: A Year in Review A Year Club: Northeast Region Pony Pony Region Northeast

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Cyan Magenta 14 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 15 - Page 15 Tink, con't on page 29 Mark had been riding in these Mark had been riding The fun started with the “What are you doing?” Susie Mark’s “He can ride Celtic.” worry to long have She didn’t It was over in almost a flash. days at the barn that happened that happened at the barn days winter. the in while a in once every - riders gathered togeth Horses and courses and show what er to jump but do. Sort of a show, they could fun It was always more informal. riders to tune up their for the adult of to see the progress horses and young horses and the children all was there And the barn. around provided who someone always surprises and excitement. for a couple ofinformal gatherings years now. He and Miss Muffin sights and everyone were familiar and enthu- fondly always clapped rounds in the siastically after their They had always early crosspoles. however early very done been began crosspoles little the when hopped falling as Miss Muffin This year over and through them. Mark would surprise everyone. were There crosspoles as usual. several young children just starting out who had a lot of fun at jumping “competition,” first their the when out dropping and happily big enough or got down fell jumps confident. felt longer no they that were and Percy Babette, Tink, Erin there with their riders, Lily, for ready They were and Susie. a got jumps rounds when the the and they were there to bit larger, younger the support and watch riders too. But where were Mark wondered. they Muffin, Miss and Susie felt badly that Mark seemed And to be missing his rounds. was Mark… then suddenly there and Celtic? ride can’t “You hissed at him. Celtic in this!” from Celt instructor said calmly seen side. Susie hadn’t other ic’s that she was with Mark. Susie had been well enough brought up that but she wasn’t argue, she didn’t just Mark all. at this liked she sure her! against competing be might like Mark be- Half of her didn’t group of riders; of her one coming the other half worried about him. Tink, though. Quickly enough Babette, and Percy with Susie And jumping. began aboard, They got then Celtic and Mark. as they came attention everyone’s out onto the course. Everyone Mark to be hopping still expected around a little course with Miss actually was he here Now Muffin. jumping with a big, young pony. How fast they grow! and took up a quick canter Celtic “But…” Mark’s mother start- mother Mark’s “But…” the instructor “Now then…” the poles They went down It was a little too fast, not quite “Ee-haw!” thought Mark. In Celtic. thought “Ee-haw!” - les his with on went Celtic Finally came one of those fun don’t you two give them a break a break give them you two don’t be?” them and leave two The right.” ed, then “You’re women left. had to Mark that Celt explained Miss than energy more much very Muffin and had to be ridden ac- Mark had been thrilled cordingly. now to learn that he was riding a enthusiasmpony who had as much the same way. as he did. Celtic felt very They were both suddenly very hard to get to work willing the best out of the other. jump several and over the little more times, each time listening say to had instructor the what to any and working hard to correct problems. Finally the instructor by bit, bit jump the to raise began and at the very end of the lesson Mark had set a jump bigger than ever jumped before. Mark and leave really to have would Celt airborne, become ground and the to yet had Mark that feeling a experience. but it was a good totally steady, jump. Celtic and Mark soared through the air as one very happy unit. that moment a magical partnership in love Mark was totally born. was for the Celtic, his pony and with do anything would of his life, rest for Mark. Mark was instantly very special person and Celt’s wrong. no do could he Celt, for Forevermore Celt would instantly and try to correct any mis- forgive two The make. might Mark take would trust and watch out for each very special team had just A other. entered the horse world. Mark still sons with his trainer. had occasional lessons on other horses. Mark was also allowed to ride Miss Muffinon his own mature, more he was a now that Both Celt and trustworthy rider. Mark continued with their education. But at least once a week for they lived the moment came have would Mark and Celt and It was just a lesson together. Mark’s instructor. their and them fact in (and agreed had mother preferred) to stay away and was well how of reports with satisfied the pair was doing. Celt and Mark had a deal with their instructor. hard very worked As long as they and learned well on the flat, they And as would be allowed to jump. on they began to jump went time very well indeed. - - Then the instructor began Then the instructor began and walked Celt and Mark Mark and Celt headed down and the mother Both Mark’s “Out!” she commanded. The Horse's Maine & NH much more work more work much had than Mark unsure was very Celt anticipated. always under didn’t of him and stand what Mark wanted. a It took to and quiet to learn lot of patience can- trotting, and get Celt walking, Patience evenly. tering somewhat strong Mark’s not were quiet and keep to wanted really he but suits, was and his mother riding Celtic, spectators’ sitting over there in the no trainer, gallery (with Celt’s have to make Why did they less! this so hard?) So and Celt went he making circles and around, around learning directions, and changing It wasn’t to be steady and even. but both Mark and very exciting, Celt were being very good about trying to understand each other. on the of poles line a out laying mother began ground. Mark’s instructor The seat. her in figeting put to standard jump a brought at the end of the poles. Mark’s mother began to stand up, but next to her, sitting trainer, Celt’s “They’re arm. her on hand her put fine,” she stated. Mark’s mother sat down slowly. then trot up and down the line of harder but This was even poles. they worked hard and became a The instructor put more steady. the of end the at crosspole small poles. Now this was exciting! All Mark’s the line of poles. experience so far had been with very get could One Muffin. Miss about doing a jump with excited Muffin Miss still and Muffin Miss would proceed at her own, very to Mark was used pace. sedate, of lot a and leg, of lot a using encouragement, in jumping his and Muffin, Miss with jumps little so as Celt came down the line of forward him drove Mark poles, couple The last enthusiastically. jump, were of poles, and the little scrambled over very quickly and away fast, shaking Celt cantered just slightly. his head and bucking trainer came right out of their mother saw her seats. Mark’s The train baby in sudden danger. so taught pony she had saw the er quietly and carefully suddenly out The instructor saw a of control. pony and a boy who were happy confused. if slightly and excited, Mark was solid and She saw that Celt secure in the saddle and that was coming back to him nicely. She turned to the spectators’ gallery. “They Youare twofine. are not. bad That for wasn’t their first try, and I’m here to help them, so why

- “OK,” she said, taking a deep a taking said, “OK,” she absent Mark be good,” “I’ll cowboy a to be desire Mark’s slowly. off The lesson started cided that she hired good trainers she hired that cided for a reason. She and instructors would listen to them. try it this once. But breath. “We’ll any of your cowboy behavior, time be a long will Mark, and it before you ride Celtic again.” mindedly stated. “Oh, boy!” and stall Celtic’s to over ran He is going “This his halter. grabbed to be great!” had been with him since he was tyke. He had always just a little broncos. bucking ride to wanted to learn to had he that fact The ride safely and correctly first had always been hard for him to take. horseback on started first he When with combined his loud ‘ee-haws’ his digging and reins the flapping heels had scared the daylights out The no-nonsense Tink. of poor Miss Muffin had been brought in done had and pony first Mark’s as Mark teaching of job wonderful a manners and respect in the saddle. ride. to him taught also She had But there was still that burning desire to be a wild cowboy inside of Mark. His mother suspected as much and it worried her. It was much less exciting and Mark’s mother didn’t approve, approve, didn’t mother Mark’s was her child when it especially in a barn and a pony she owned the rules she owned. She made something wasn’t this and here But then she’d normally allow. it because that realized also she might was her child her judgment Was was. not be what it normally de She protective? over being she -

A green pony and a green rider. green pony and a green rider. A Mark’s mother looked to to looked mother Mark’s “He’s still very green, but he’s still very green, but he’s “He’s Celtic had been born specif- “Celtic is my pony too, and I “Celtic “But Mark,” his mother rea- “But Mark,” his mother “NO!” Mark stomped his foot. foot. his stomped Mark “NO!”

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it goes?” don’t we give it a try and see how don’t much left to teach him. Why Why much left to teach him. Muffin doesn’t really have that really hard. Quite honestly Miss they’d hurt each other.” hap also who instructor Mark’s working been shrugged. “Mark’s With supervision I don’t think think don’t I supervision With meeting. She ter the barn staff working with Celtic for help. pretty easy going and willing. pened to still be in the aisle af- over at the trainer who had been the trainer over at was ready. Mark’s mother looked Mark’s was ready. now though, and Mark thought he That time was rapidly approaching before they could become a team. before they could become a team. ing and learning planned for each planned ing and learning four, so there were years of grow- so there four, been born when Mark was only been born when Mark was only do the same for Mark. Celt had had for Mark. Celt do the same younger brother would be able to able would be brother younger all about, it was hoped that his all about, it was hoped that his older sister Susie what riding was the pony who had taught Mark’s Mark’s the pony who had taught brother and since Tink had been Tink brother and since pony. He was Tink’s younger younger Tink’s He was pony. ically to be Mark’s first show show first Mark’s be to ically today!” love him too! I want to ride Celtic EEE-HAW! You love her!” You soned, “Miss Muffin is your pony. pony. your is Muffin “Miss soned, promised!” making me ride Miss Muffin. You Muffin. Miss ride me making on Celtic soon and then you keep soon and then you keep on Celtic ised that I could have my lesson my have I could that ised I want to ride Celtic. You prom- You I want to ride Celtic. “I don’t want to ride Miss Muffin. Muffin. Miss ride to want don’t “I series from the beginning. Here's story #75 Here's story the beginning. series from to know him and all his friends as we start the friends as we him and all his to know The Adventures of Tink and Frado: and Tink of Adventures The chance to get here's your know Tink, If you don't en , G

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Club News Club President are They elected. been President Vice McCollor, Pat Joanne Jankovitch, Treasurer Sherry and Secretary Lyons, Rick you thank officers, our To Lyons. We the club. for your dedication to year. wish all of you a successful show equitation season. June the June dressage Trafton, Sherry show Paula Foote, July equitation Atkins, August show equi- Terry trail Beaulieu, show Katie tation Trail judge Sarah Gilman, and Fall Challenge judge Jen Grady. is seeing an increase in the number of young riders entering its shows. encourage both To This is great. and support them we have added more classes exclusively for in and shows game the in them The game shows. the equitation have way by the which shows, been moved up to a starting time of 8:30, now have four peewee classes. Peewee classes are classes that can be entered by riders 12 The game years old or younger. shows have also added an egg Sebasticook Riding Riding Sebasticook

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Liselle Batt is a full-time farrier Ill-timed traction can loosen quality farriery Poor educated, common-sense approach educated, common-sense approach offers end that to and care hoof to trimming, booting fitting, barefoot conventional shoeing and glue-ons to clients. reduce this hazard to your shoeing your to hazard this reduce program. ice shoes include Winter shoes. great traction studs, which afford win- Timing on slippery surfaces. too early apply shoes is an art; ter studs stick in the and the traction mud and rip shoes loose, apply too snow-balls horses suffer and late and slip in their summer shoes. “win- Limiting turn-out during the the preserve help could thaws” ter life of those precious winter shoes. one cause of lost shoes, but tainly it is far from the most common lost Troubleshooting culprit. shoes should never begin with blame on either side. Rather, farrier and client should discuss and factors possible contributing address to together plan a develop shoes Lost systematically. each are as much a hassle for the far so horse and client, as for the rier everyone’s in is resolution finding respect patient, Be interest. best for work together and another, one the health of the horse. in western Maine. through the American Association of through Farriers and the current Professional for the Maine Farriers secretary Association. may be conditions may be Wet-dry flies are black and flies Biting ”. Why? Well, a multitude Well, Why? game”. around work at are factors other of the barn. seasonal a culprit. Morning dew, rain, pasture ponds, and daily of daily sources all are bathing water exposure for the hoof. dry shavings with clean Coupled horse your night, at stall his in experiences wet-dry conditions wood, horse Like day. every wet, get when they hooves swell Horse- as they dry. and contract hoof Over time, don’t. shoe nails capsule movement disturbs the thein hole nail the enlarging nails, foot and loosening the clinches. in changes moisture Minimizing may routine daily your horse’s help keep shoes on. England New to plague another farriers. Some time when your summer, this out horse is turned num- the hour counting spend an his foot and he lifts ber of times ground. the down into it stomps of number the by this Multiply you may turned out and hours he’s discover that your horse spends most of his summer pile driving ground. the into horseshoes his shears concussion resulting The Topical and loosens shoes. nails insect repellant applied daily to as good well as belly and legs the horse farm husbandry including of drainage and removal manure standing water may significantly - - Antimicrobial treatments such “my may be thinking You If these measures fail, it may it measures fail, If these Glue-on shoes provide support without damaging nail holes compro- the months, until several Therapeu mised wall grows out. providecan boots riding tic and/or for your horse while she comfort is barefoot, and you may need to adjust her turnout and riding recovery, her optimize to schedule you would do with any just like other injury your horse sustains. Lightning White or as CleanTrax soaks may be indicated to com- by compromised line white bat the fungi or bacteria. Finally, consider owner might far-sighted a feed-through hoof supplement to nourish incoming hoof wall. feet, and she horse has great a it’s like horseshoes tosses still cle to 4-6 weeks, to minimize the cle to 4-6 weeks, to minimize last risk of lost shoes during the week prior to reset, when the shoe also may She fail. to likely most is seeking health drive nails higher, Or she foot. in the higher wall ier glue-on shoes to recommend may or some avoid nailing altogether, combination of nailing and gluing. your horse for to barefoot be time The Horse's Maine & NH Thin, brittle hoof wall and Thin, brittle hoof wall and How do we break out of this Please contact Ginger Albert atAlbert Ginger contact Please your sup- Thanks so much for Heels wedged and fit full to support under-run heels. This shoe should be protected with bell boots. situation, limiting him to dry, even him to dry, situation, limiting footing and restricting galloping with pasture mates. and cavorting Bell-boots, fit large so that they oftenare back, ground in the drape helpful to protect shoes during turnout. “Short shoeing” means to shoe the back of the foot flush and should with the perimeter, only be considered after all other the keep to failed have measures the to rarely is fit this intact; shoes benefit of your long-term horse’s hoof health. are two weak or damaged lamina for farriers challenges anatomical Nailing shoes. on nailing when on the line white damaged into screwing foot is like a carpenter When studs. rotted to drywall down crashing comes drywall the its going to do some a week later, Same for the foot- if the damage. mid-stride, it’s shoe comes off with wall hoof of that some taking shoe the resetting makes which it, much more difficult. Every situation cycle? damaging is unique, but your farrier may suggest shortening the shoeing cy- tion of adults to the long stirrup di- long stirrup of adults to the tion adult for 2017 the new Also vision. hope We 2’6”. at run will division encourage that these changes will come up to adults to qualify and DMF for a fun weekend! have you if [email protected] how to make any thoughts about DMF or if you a better experience, sponsorship.have any ideas about Every little bit helps! seeing to forward look We port. everyone in Skowhegan in 2017!!! - Our

You’ve been there, tacking up You’ve Hoof health is the reason with horses shod, Properly Welcome back to the Hoof back to the Hoof Welcome We at Downeast Medal Finals at Downeast Medal We New for 2017 will be the addi-

Page 22 on a gorgeous day only to pick up on a gorgeous for and whoops- no riding feet the you… your mare threw a shoe. In- rid best the spend to get you stead we shoe in the first place, and horses with “bad unsurprisingly, feet” are often also “chronic shoe for an unhappy making pullers”, chicken-and-egg scenario. are heels long toes and under-run often “fit full”, meaning the shoe will protrude in the heel region beyond the hoof wall perimeter, to provide support for the caudal This fit may be critical foot. low toe- long the correcting to if particularly pathology, heel This the horse is wedged at all. makes the horse full fit, however, more prone to “step the shoe off”. If your horse is shod this way, turnout his to changes consider topic today is lost shoes. ing day of the year traipsing across the pasture searching for the shoe, a hoof later puncture so it doesn’t Here or bind up the field mower. we discuss many common reasons tips some shoes, and horses lose those keep your farrier for helping shoes where they do the most good- on the foot!

Mystery of the Lost Shoe Mystery of the Lost short a series of Corner, Care articles written to educate horse enthusiasts about a variety of topics, ranging in scope hoof care to barefoot” of benefits “the from matter”. pads wedge “when Hoof Care Corner by Liselle Batt

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Page 29 The MisAdventures of Tink and of Tink The MisAdventures Celtic and Mark were not perfect. These Celtic and Mark were not perfect. owners, who Fortress and Big Bertha’s “And you wanted to be a cowboy!” shining. eyes her, at back Mark grinned she said, “I guess you are." “Yes,” by written and Frado stories are The Tink Assistant Bubeck is a Clinical Dr. a very tense rider. Susie now had a mission- a very tense rider. Susie was now brother. her little beating was There wrong reasons. for the jumping a chore. was each of the fences; in any no joy before course the into far too get didn’t They were They fence. down a brought Percy at jealous out. (Although she was insanely should have the time, Susie got over it. “You she weekend…” last brother my little seen of days.) a matter was heard to brag within They bobbled a were big fences for them. slipped Mark bit. a fences the of couple quickly. loose a couple of times, recovering last would be their this was obvious that It round, clean or not. But they were clean. they both said that people, were very nice the thought their horses had had enough for day (in spite of the fact that each horse could They thought jump fences twice as high). way three would just have to end in a they however, lap victory a demand did They tie. - and smiled happily as Celtic cantered quick mind didn’t And Celtic ly along with them. the applause at all. mother said later as she smiled fond- Mark’s ly (and with great relief) at her son. “But, Mom. I am a cowboy!” McCann. Lynda The Horse's Maine editor, Tinkfirst book, www.TinkandFrado.com, at Frado, is available and at local tack and book stores. Grafton, MA Medicine Sports for Equine Professor She has a University. Tufts at and Surgery respiratory and orthopedic in interest strong and evaluation as lameness as well surgery in ultrasound. She has practiced diagnostic but makes her home Germany and Canada, She will be speaking to University. Tufts at in the issues lameness us on the common horse, with trail competitive and endurance emphasis on diagnosis and management. - UNH Equine Program 2017 Schooling Jumper Show Series, Durham, FMI UNH Equine Program 2017 or 862-1174. contact Christina at [email protected] DECEMBER 2017 DECEMBER Horse Show- Jumper Dr. Kirstin Bubeck DVM, North DVM, North Bubeck Kirstin Dr. Jumping was one thing- Celtic un Celtic thing- one was Jumping and Babette each brought down Tink jumping. still four horses were There 2 ECTRA, con't from page 7 AERC National Championship 100. and the of In 2007 John was voted by the Chronical the Horse magazine their Overall Horseman 6,000 over well With Award. Year of the competitive AERC endurance and ECTRA trail riding miles, John has competed all over the world and will be speaking to us equine mechanicsconditioning, focusing on competitive trail riding and how ECTRA plays a major role in the success of today’s endurance horses. the pair whipped around the course. It It course. the around whipped pair the really nice round, but was too fast to be a The crowd, it was clean and safe enough. in a state of shock, exploded momentarily with clapping and hooting and hollering. derstood jumping- but this was his first staggering went he rolling, Eyes applause. of sideways, looking in vain for a way out - but man off, fell Mark almost this noise. all aged to yell reassurance to Celt as he hung his hearing on stopped Celt life. for dear on listened. his Mark spoke, Celt When voice. As the noise stopped in the arena, Mark patted and saddle the into back wiggled applause Light neck reassuringly. Celtic’s Celt stood his but started back up tentatively, was all ground. If his Mark said everything right, then everything was ok with him. Celt instructor their to back walked Mark and to what she had to say. intently and listened clear; went Percy round. next the in rail a Susie riding intently in the saddle. She brother. by her little would not be beaten a slower, in and made and Mark came Celt Mark glanced more balanced canter circle. and received at his instructor questioningly They began jumping. It a nod in response. was a clean round, and a nice one too. Fortress and Big Bertha, the two open Then round. next the cleared easily jumpers was this For Percy Percy. and Susie came had a problem. Percy had but he still easy, Tink, con't from page 15 Tink, con't from page - - The Horse's Maine & NH The bottom line- are and endless are activities OPRC and OPRC sponsors activities National Now that we know what the horses have I can’t promise to write every month but promise I can’t trips” to veterinary hospitals, horse races, trips” to veterinary breeding farms etc. In many chapter activi ties members of other OPRC chapters may OPRC chapters members of other ties be invited to participate. determined by the needs, requests, and and the thrust ingenuity of the membership of local horse activities. as such programs for all OPRC members scavenger awards, and projects special The Ratings hunts and the National Rally. Program challenges members to increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities, and build their relationship with their horse. one’s one’s fingers! Neoncontinues to be the and I the competitions go-to horse for all consider myself very lucky indeed to belong we will go well to continues If all to him. this season and into the cover many miles foreseeable future. been doing I suppose I should mention what Nokeeps us going…well the horses for one. to be fed demand what we do they matter grass good green have and to a day twice Then they want to be of water. and plenty ridden, bathed and turned back out to pasture planning I am cookies. generous with along I to come back as one of my horses when pass on as I know they have it made! Like to be in good spirits the horses, we continue but indeed, well us very is treating life and lei more a taken horses we have the like surely path in life… less 50 mile rides and less 50 mile surely path in life… rides. (25-30 mile) Distance Luxury more big and watch the get done early late, Start dogs ride all day and night is our motto now. will jar me out of perhaps your kind editor my ceaseless aimless wandering from time together along muse can we and time to to get out there and once again. Remember of us with to each allowed ride as the time and a mile not our equine friends is limited See ridden is a mile lost together forever. you on the trails either here in sunny Florida As always or way up north in New England. grass the until up north for me look do not is green, the calendar says June and the is at least 72; a southern boy temperature has to have rules after all!

Sebasticook Riding Club Year End Awards Banquet, Pace Hall, Skowhegan, Hall, Skowhegan, Banquet, Pace Awards End Year Sebasticook Riding Club FMI contact Pat at 872-5301 Primetime Riders Fun Competition at Welcome Home Farm, FMI contact Home Farm, FMI at Welcome Primetime Riders Fun Competition Sam at [email protected] -

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Chapters have also sponsored “field Chapters have also sponsored “field One of the goals of OPRC is education, of OPRC is goals the One of Most OPRC activities are organized at are organized Most OPRC activities Finally we have my last two horses, Finally we have my last two horses, Then we have my wife’s love, the ever the love, my wife’s we have Then Next comes my wife’s horse Prymtym, Next comes my wife’s

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safety, barn management, etc. safety, shoeing, veterinary care, emergencies, trail trail emergencies, care, shoeing, veterinary on horse related topics such as nutrition, on horse related topics such as nutrition, are open to non-members. chapter meetings can include a speaker Chapters have also sponsored trail rides thatChapters have also sponsored trail the Chapter level, by and for its members. by and level, Chapter the get started. chapter is provided a mentor to help them help to mentor a is provided chapter questions from you via email. Each new questions from you via email. Each new you have cookies. Then one had best mind had best one Then cookies. you have welcomes Directors of our Board and ed anyone can ride without fear except when will give you numerous tools to get start- mile this year and continues to be the horse OPRC, con't from page 7 not all of them. Cupid also traveled many a Cupid also traveled not all of them. rides down here this winter, well maybe maybe well winter, this down here rides already looking forward to the numerous already looking forward to the numerous and also the 50 miler B ride; naturally he is he naturally B ride; 50 miler the also and almost every trail in Vermont this summer this Vermont in trail every almost completed the B Ride 50 miler at the 80 the at 50 miler B Ride the completed Neon covered than they probably prefer. and he performed so well. No Ears even and he performed so well. No Ears even horse) who both are ridden more often Vermont (our new summer playground) (our new summer playground) Vermont three days. Cupid (the walking Trinder’s RC Neon and wife rode him all summer over the hills of summer over the hills wife rode him all finished strongly with nary a problem all (at least when my wife is not around). My (at least when my wife is not around). 3 day ride and anniversary of the GMHA becoming permanent and so No Ears he is permanent becoming called No Ears but nicknames have a way ofcalled No Ears but nicknames have a way has a bad attitude and probably shouldn’t be has a bad attitude and probably shouldn’t everyone and everything. At 18 he no longer everyone and everything. due to his penchant to pin his ears back at back his ears pin to penchant his to due dependable Morgan, we all know as we all know No Ears dependable Morgan, desire to ride that horse! is. Got to tell you that I no longer have any is. Got to tell wife just giggles and says that is who Prym is who wife just giggles and says that to Argentina is the proper response. My My response. proper the is Argentina to imaginary squirrel and decides teleporting imaginary mains in the saddle when Prym hears that mains in the saddle when Prym hears really do not understand how my wife re- wife how my understand not do really a true thrill ride even at 20 years of age. I a true thrill for those tasty tidbits along the trail side. for those tasty tidbits Other Side, con't from page 3 Other Side, con't from and back his on load the ditch to opportunity

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I will and husband my And, lastly, head into 2017 with the comfort of We Janette Ross and —Tom Happy pursuits. this position, as a new barn manager will manager a new barn as this position, wing have a new barn will The be needed!) a stalls, additional 4 include to constructed and a boarder lounge. wash rack, the However, has changed. the farm name to not and beyond remain goal for 2017 experienced, knowledgeable only provide also to foster an en- care to the horses, but at home and feel where boarders vironment whatever horses in to enjoy their welcome their supporting while choose they capacity a natural while offering individual goals, all for the horses with maximum environment The pastures turnout and grass pastures. forever will and green and lush remain will hooves leave theircomfort the horses whose always experience The horses will mark. continue owners will their notch care, top - to enjoy their equine partners in a nourish of the and the wellbeing ing environment, horses will always come first. to forever be grateful for the opportunity always have We horses. care for other’s equine your of caretakers as this role taken trust the understand and seriously, partners by you have put in us to always do right you to the Comstocks for Thank the horse. Knowing sharing our love for this property. us feeling leaves reins” the are “taking they always do will too, they, that trust same that right by the horse. knowing that this field that once fed my for Appaloosa, who in turn, fed my love and green be forever horse, will things all “spotted” with horses. goal he is after that he should march straight aside turning end, that toward definitely and neither to pursue a rabbit trail that does not com- turns him that path forward nor a lead about around. If you are passionate pletely achieving a goal or success in a certain area, trivial some follow to aside turn not Do it! do the you from pursuit which aims to distract path you were on. If you want the hay in down to set criteria follow the paddock, the Stick to the path and you will get you there. flying straight that line, perfect that achieve The pirouette. canter balanced that change, overcome of challenges; may be full path confidence. and strength build to them and you Stride forward with determination will stick the landing after the backflip on the balance beam, seamlessly flowing into a pivot turn. Straight, con't from page 5 instructor. trainer, rider, dressage a professional Mary Howard at Five Stars Farm in Brentwood, at Five Stars Farm in Brentwood, Mary Howard NH. - - te Low Work Schooling Jumper: SchoolingJumper: The Gray Perpetual The Gray Perpetual Recipient- Our Jeff’s Ladd/Diane Our Jeff’s Recipient- Preliminary Jumper: CH- Kozette/ Preliminary Awards by Vote of the Membership Vote by Awards - Tuck Prince, horses, own three Their love for horses all and The Comstock’s per Comstocks’ the awaits As our farm Natalie Libby Memorial Award - Out- Award Natalie Libby Memorial Ronnie/Esther Goodrich-Puffer/Katrina Goodrich-Puffer/Katrina Ronnie/Esther Kondrup and Alyssa Vieira CH- Our Jeff’s Ladd/Diane Ladd/Diane ing Hunter: CH- Our Jeff’s Kane/Alyssa Viera Trophy: Kane/Alyssa Vieira Ladd/Diane Kane/Alyssa CH- Our Jeff’s Vierira Medallion Diane Kane/Gina Carbone MHA Shows: Horse – Hunter/Jumper Pleasure GOLD – Crusin for a Ransom/Esther Go- odrich-Puffer – Lefebvre – Brooke Adult Member standing - Out- Memorial Award Christopher Vose standing Junior Member – Jack Delpre Heart Spot, con't from page 19 from page Spot, con't Heart Thomaston’s shoreline. 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Initially, chips; potato like are “Halflingers realizing one”, they soon have just adopt- you can’t 30 and who is now Tucker, ed two more. through a rescue, and retired, was adopted the kill pen at New Pixie was rescued from day Holland by the Comstocks on Mother’s five years ago. horses to the be a gift will things “Maine” community as a horse farm and to the at this working towards are Prince and Jan whole. is Katherine and competitions, event trail - currently training dressage and is a competi tive rider working toward her bronze medal. looking Rumor has it that she is currently for her own dressage horse. changes move to Maine from NY, manent - are already underway for 2017. My hus the barn managers until band and I remain a new the summer of 2017, at which time The will take over our role. barn manager barn manager will be housed in a newly for care to ensure site, on home constructed on the horses 24/7. 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