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ID QH Life double pg2.indd 1 ID QH Life double pg1.indd 1 10/29/14 3:00 PM 11/4/14 3:45 PM Idaho Quarter Horse Annual is a yearly publication of the Idaho Quarter Horse Association, distributed regionally to promote the American Quarter Horse in Idaho and throughout the Northwest.

Editor CONTENTS Dana Russell

4 Letter from the President 28 Ranch Riding Presentation Art Director Barbara T. Lawrie 6 Mission Statements 36 Year-End Standings graphic designer Jonathan Gradin 8 IQHA Board of Directors 42 Show and Contest Rules

Idaho Horse Council Update IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight advertising manager 10 44 Erin McBride

RC Bean IQHA Race Year-End 12 56 contributing team Erin McBride 14 Equine Nutrition 58 Jake Telford, Million-Dollar Rider Jyme Nichols, MSC Tab Pigg Show Calendar Scholarship Winners Jenny Forsberg Meyer, 17 61 Horse&Rider Magazine Rosie Fischer, Pacific Visions Level 1 Championships Farrier Feature 20 62 Jennifer Paulson Lily Weinacht, Rodeo News Larry Whitlock 4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 22 64 Irene Wilson Amy Haysler, Speedhorse Membership Value The Home Stretch 24 80 contributing photographerS David R. Stoecklein, 26 Youth Member Spotlight Stoecklein Photography Dave Johnson, ICE Design Photography Brooke Flagtwet, Flagtwet Photography Andrea Wesche, Ezra Photography Rodney Bateman, Big Daddy Photography

Copyright © 2017 by Idaho Quarter Horse Association On the Cover: All rights reserved. No part of this publica- Photograph by David R. Stoecklein tion may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, The Stoecklein Collection captures the true Spirit of the West including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without http://www.drsphoto.net the prior written permission of the pub- lisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. www.idahoqha.com Printed in the United States of America

2 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual “Judge Boon is one of the best horses I have had in my barn because he is so quick and smart hunting the cow.” – Jon Roeser

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208.861.0760 | CONTACT: LOREN MACEY | STAR, IDAHO REDTAILRANCH-PERFORMANCEHORSES.COM | [email protected] 3 From the IQHA President

elcome to our annual magazine, celebrating a year full of new members, horses, classes and directions. We celebrate all disci- Wplines and levels of competition and encourage enthusiasts to join our club and get involved. According to a study funded by the Idaho Horse Council (released in 2016), the size, scope and economic impact of the equine industry on Idaho is as- tounding. The report states, “Expenditures associated with equine totaled $122 million, including $49 million in hay, straw and grain, $23 million in veterinary and farrier expenses, and $10 million in horse trailers.” And, “Equine owners had a total of $1.4 billion in assets related to equine, including the value of the equine, barns and equipment.” Quarter Horses make up roughly 1/3 of the horse population in Idaho and we are thrilled to do our part in promoting the American Quarter Horse. As you will see from the pages of this magazine, there are many horse activities that are taking place throughout the year and we encourage you to come and bring a friend! As President, one of my focuses will be to build new partnerships and affiliations with other organi- zations in our region in order to expand opportunities for our members. Please be sure to take advantage of our “Membership Value” (See Page 25). Discounts and savings are available to you as members from our partner merchants, who help support our great horses and the community that surrounds them. Your membership dollars help promote the American Quarter Horse and support and encourage our youth (Idaho Quarter Horse Youth Association) — Thank you! Follow us on Facebook and find us at www.idahoqha.com Enjoy the ride!

Respectfully, Chris Riedle President

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5 Mission Statements

AQHA Mission Statement • To record and preserve the pedigrees of the American Quarter Horse while maintaining the integrity of the breed. • To provide beneficial services for its members that enhances and encourages American Quarter Horse ownership and participation. • To develop diverse educational programs, material and curriculum that will position AQHA as the leading resource organization in the equine industry. • To generate growth of AQHA membership via the marketing, promotion, advertising and publicity of the American Quarter Horse.

IQHA Mission Statement • To act as the affiliate for AQHA in Idaho and to protect and promote the breed. • To make available AQHA educational programs, material and curriculum that will position IQHA as the leading equine resource in Idaho. • To provide beneficial services and partnerships that enhances and encourages American Quarter Horse ownership and participation.

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6 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual New Office Location!

Claudia Halden I sell: residential, vacant land, farm/ranch, recreational I’ve been an agent for almost 30 years. Consist Top producer Past President of Women’s Council of Realtors Past President of Idaho Quarter Horse Association I’m an active State of Idaho Director of the America Quarter Horse Association I represent the “Love of the American Quarter Horse”

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Office Address: 418 S 9th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone: 208-890-3811 Email: [email protected]

7 IQHA Board Members President Youth Co-Chairman 1st Vice President Vice President Race Chris Riedle Connie Evans Not Available Clayton Russell 301 Market Rd 16885 Jerico Ct 3108 W. Idaho Caldwell, ID 83607 Caldwell, ID 83605 Emmett, ID 83617 (208) 659-6876 (208) 936-1014 (208) 866-8019 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Executive Secretary Youth Co-Chairman Treasurer Not Available Laura Johnson David Peterson 1691 Hereford 824 Fillmore Eagle, ID 83616 Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 867-6005 (208) 473-2924 [email protected]

District State Directors

District 1 District II District III District V Cliff Kellmer Charlene Cooper Laura Johnson Peggy Brown E 5643 Polelind Rd 16947 Linden 1691 Hereford 2714 Lakeview Rd Post Falls, ID 83854 Caldwell, ID 83607 Eagle, ID 83616 American Falls, ID 83211 (208) 765-1781 (208) 203-7577 (208) 938-4412 (208) 221-2088 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Gina Lujack District IV District VI 2418 Ray Ave Vacant Jo Ravizza Caldwell, ID 83605 4255 Valley View Rd (208) 459-9127 h Emmett, ID 83617 [email protected] (208) 398-8370 [email protected]

AQHA State Directors

Scott Giltner Ed McNelis Duayne Diderickson Claudia Halden 65 S 200 E 621 N Robinson Rd 5453 Willean LN 418 Chaparro Jerome, ID 83338 Nampa, ID 83687 Eagle, ID 83616 Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 420-1533 (208) 867-7124 (208) 866-5678 (208) 890-3811 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Darlene Chase Clayton Russell Earl Lilley 1733 Alder Ave 3103 W Idaho 2421 Schiller Rd Lewiston, ID 83501 Emmett, ID 83617 Emmett, ID 83617 (208) 798-0763 h (208) 866-8019 c (208) 447-9259 (208) 305-6130 c (208) 365-5560 h [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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9 Idaho Horse Council Representing the Idaho Horse Industry

he Idaho Horse Council has, for 40 years, worked to protect and promote the horse industry. Up to 26 different clubs have belonged to the IHC over Tthe years to further the common interest of the horse industry. The IHC serves as spokesman of the industry to governmental and regulating bodies. We have worked with horsemen, veterinarians and the Department of Agriculture to develop rules for the potentially devastating disease of EVA. Our committee member’s travel at their own expense often times taking off of work or sacrificing vacation plans.

The IHC encourages its Directors and members to attend planning and zoning meetings all over the state to protect property rights with regard to horses. We testified to keep trails open to horses in Eagle Island State Park. In one of the last proposed plans, horses were phased out. After the Horse Council’s testimony, horses and horse trails are alive and well at Eagle Island State Park.

We maintain a permanent office and staff all to answer questions and supply an informational resource to horsemen, businesses and governmental agencies. We have put on, through largely volunteer effort, one of the largest equine “Expo’s” in the northwest.... introducing horsemen and non-horsemen to the latest clinicians, events and related gear, etc. All of the monies go back into the horse industry for promotion and protection.

We affect legislation on a state and national level as it relates to equine health, promotion (creation of the Idaho Horse Board) and protection of trails, racing and a multitude of horse related issues.

We have supported the funding of a horse census, which is a vital informational resource for legislative bodies, businesses and promotional events. We helped pass the Equine Activity Immunity Act in Idaho, helping to mitigate the liability of horse owners and users.

The Idaho Horse Council provides three $1,500.00 scholarships to three Idaho students who have been active within some area of the equine industry.

We constantly work for your “right to ride”... The IHC is always alarmed about the decline of open spaces in which to keep and enjoy our horses in light of rapid urbanization in Idaho. We, and all of our members, recognize that we must protect our historical heritage and traditions. We believe horses enhance the quality of life in our communities and we believe horses contribute to our state’s scenic beauty as well as its economy.

Happy Trails!

Charlene Cooper Idaho Horse Council President

16114 Idaho Center Blvd.#5, Nampa, Idaho 83687 1 (208) 465-5477 • Fax (208) 465-5480 e-mail: [email protected] www.idahohorsecouncil.com

10 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual IQHA 517 South 10th Ave. Caldwell, Idaho 83605 idahoqha.com

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Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Named Finalist in 2016 Folio:™ Awards Caldwell, ID — The Idaho Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce that the 2016 IQH Annual is a finalist in the 2016 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards competition.

Powered by Folio:™, the Eddie & Ozzie Awards honor the most influential titles in the industry across the entire magazine publishing spectrum. It is the largest awards competition in magazine publishing and recognizes excel- lence in both editorial, Eddies, and design, Ozzies.

The IQH Annual, IQHA’s regional, annual publication produced in partnership with Appaloosa Journal staff in Moscow, Idaho, is up for an Ozzie in the category of Full Issue Annual/One Shot. IQHA and Appaloosa Journal look forward to continued high-quality collaborations.

Other titles named as 2016 finalists includeArchitectural Digest, Glamour Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Yachts International, Harvard Business Review, People Magazine, Food & Wine, Sauce Magazine, Phoe- nix Home & Garden to name only a few.

The crystal plaques to celebrate gorgeous design and uncompromising journalism were handed out at a gala awards lunch at the Hilton, Mid 2016 Town, in New York City on October 31, 2016. Quarter Horse ANNUAL Promoting the American Quarter Horse About IQHA • To act as the affiliate for AQHA in Idaho and to protect and promote the breed. • To make available AQHA educational programs, material and curriculum that will position IQHA as the leading equine resource in Idaho. • To provide beneficial services and partnerships that enhances and encourages American Quarter Horse ownership and participation.

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11 r.C. Bean: a saddle shop romance

ick & Kristie Bean, the unique husband and wife team that is R.C. But the beautiful originals on display aren’t all Bean’s, since his wife Kristie Bean Saddlery, both started out similarly as ranch kids, and riding is a talented western painter. Her framed art hangs strategically beside the rhorses was just a natural part of both of their lives as they grew up. bridles and saddles. Kristie’s eye for fashion, for both the person and the horse, Rick’s family ranched in Pearl, ID, an old ghost town about 20 miles north of is easy to see the second you walk into the store. Her sense of artistry imbues Eagle. The family also raised draft horses at the Star Ranch where the saddle every wall, nook, and display case in the R.C. Bean Saddlery Shop in Star, shop has been operating now for 39 years. Rick Bean is a saddle maker, and a Idaho. A passion for silver inspires Kristie to fill the display cases with unique master of his craft. “It began way back when I was 12 and got a Tandy leather jewelry, buckles, spurs, bits and conchos—jewelry for rider and horse. carving kit for Christmas. I used that up in a few days.” His grandfather made Kristie grew up on a ranch in western Colorado named West Elk, that sat harness, and the Beans raised draft horses, competing nationwide in pulling on the edge of the White River National Forest, which made for “a pretty cool contests, so harness making was a natural step. His neighbors in Nampa, the back yard”. Through amazing good luck on Rick’s part, Kristie found her way Penny Family, were saddle makers and he hung out there because saddle mak- to Idaho and eventually went to work riding colts for horse trainer Norman ing was his passion. By high school, he was in the retail saddle business. And Smith, in Star. And the saddle shop is where the romance began. “I will never now, he’s one of the best. His saddles have gotten fancier. Instead of building forget the first time she came into the store” Rick recalled. “She ordered a cus- 20 a year, he only builds seven or eight. Each year, one very special saddle tom rifle scabbard carved with her name on it along with a nice floral design. goes to the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City, for the Traditional When she asked what it was going to cost, my mind was in a daze, she was Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) show. That takes months to complete. long and lean and her skin dark from careless exposure to the sun, and with

12 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual her mighty fine facial features, I just couldn’t form any kind of words, so I they both work late into the night creating works of art. “We are a husband think I made the scabbard for like sixty bucks when it should have been a and wife team—two eccentric artists in the saddle, tack and jewelry retail hundred and sixty bucks!” But the transaction worked well, because Kristie business,” says Bean. “Having each other help the other is really nice” he says, kept coming into the shop and “after about five years I finally got up enough “sometimes a fellow knows something is amiss, but you can’t see it ... kind of nerve to ask her out she said YES! That was over twenty years ago and it’s like the forest and the trees, without another set of eyes”. Unfortunately, Kris- been a great time. We still laugh about that rifle scabbard!” tie isn’t doing as much art work now as she used to because the store demands Together and with help, they built their home and another shop, and did so much attention. “I used to ride horses every day, too” Kristie comments, extensive amounts of landscaping, something they both enjoy doing in their “but now it’s only once in a long while. But I love our little store at the bottom completely limited spare time. The beauty and intricacy of their “backyard” is of the hill, and now I get to do a lot more shopping (for the store), something the result of much hard work and artistry, and has been featured in calendars I’ve always enjoyed doing.” and landscaping photography venues. Besides being the perfect place for any kind of gift for the horse-crazy And of course they run the store together, although Rick is only there on people in your life, R.C. Bean is also a basics and every day necessities tack Fridays and Saturdays. Rick’s long list of orders have always kept him busy, shop, with several new and used saddles to choose from. There are bridles, commenting that he has never been without a back log of orders since he was bits, and halters, ropes and skid boots, saddlebags and blankets, grooming and in high school. His main saddle shop, with no less than 14 sewing machines, is leather-care supplies—R.C. Bean has everything for the horseman, including literally in the middle of their house, as is Kristie’s art studio, where sometimes in house saddle and tack repair. Q

R.C. BEAN 13 How to read a Feed Tag like a pro By Jyme L. Nichols, Msc, Equine Nutrition Specialist

you don’t really know what to look for, they all look the same and it’s hard Part I to tell if there really is any difference between one bag and another. In the Crude Proteins, Fat, Crude Fiber, and Ingredient Listings first part of this nutrition series, we will evaluate the major components of a feed and show you what to look for on a feed tag so that you can be e’ve all been there; standing in the feed aisle trying to decide informed as a buyer and horse owner. which product to choose, wanting to make an informed de- The first thing people typically look for on a feed tag is the crude protein Wcision, the best decision. We think about the needs of our percentage. This is one of the most misunderstood pieces of nutrition in- horse and we research the internet. We even compare feed tags, but when formation in the equine industry. Crude protein is just the number we ar- rive at when we multiply the amount of nitrogen in the feed by 6.25. Crude protein doesn’t give us any information about the quality of the amino acid profile. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, so what we really want to know is amino acid content of the feed. Lysine is the first limit- Jyme Nichols obtained an MS in equine nutrition from Montana State University. Her re- ing amino acid, which means it is the most important building block of search involved feeding psyllium to manage blood protein. Without enough lysine, the other essential amino acids will not be glucose and insulin levels, and was published in the available in appropriate amounts. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Jyme is an To make matters even more confusing, tags are listed with percentage equine specialist and director of technical support values, but horses don’t have a requirement for a certain percent of protein for Bluebonnet Feeds in Ardmore, Oklahoma. or lysine at all. Instead, they require a specific weight of each nutrient. So, the percentage is not relevant until you multiply it by the total weight of feed that you are feeding. For example, an 1100 lb horse in light exercise

14 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual requires about 700 grams of crude protein and 30 grams of lysine. If your in the bones and teeth. Calcium is responsible for the structural components feed is 14% protein and 0.8% lysine, each pound provides 63.5 g protein of the bones and teeth but also has other functions such as muscle contrac- and 3.5 g lysine. Keep in mind the grain you feed is just a “balancer” for the tion and blood coagulation. It is critical that calcium levels in the blood remain horse’s total ration; most of the protein and lysine will be provided in the consistent because if there is not enough calcium in the diet the body will pull horse’s diet through forage, feed should be used to make up for the protein calcium from the bones. Phosphorus is also a major component of the skel- and lysine that is lacking in the forage. etal structure of horses and is required for several other functions in the body. Fat is becoming ever so popular in equine feeds because it is a “safer” Phosphorus competes with calcium for absorption in the small intestine. As way to increase the calorie content of a feed (compared to adding starchy phosphorus levels increase in the diet the absorption rate of calcium decreases. ingredients such as corn and oats). Fat provides 2.25 times more calories It is this reason that the ratio of the two minerals is important. The ideal cal- than starch and is considered a “cool energy” source, meaning it won’t cause cium to phosphorus ratio is 2:1, but ratios in excess of 5:1 have been reported the horse to be excitable or “hot-headed”. Fat is also great for helping put safe as long as the diet contains appropriate levels of phosphorus. Horses that weight on a horse and contributing to a glossy hair coat. are fed very large volumes of grain-based feeds such as oats or wheat bran are at Crude fiber is a measurement of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin higher risk of having an inverted calcium to phosphorus ratio which may cause (structural components of plants). Crude fiber in a feed typically comes skeletal abnormalities. It is important to remember that the total diet, including from products such as alfalfa, beet pulp, and hulls (the portion remaining forage, must be taken into consideration. Lactating mares and growing horses once starch and oil is removed). Horses require fiber in their diet, and most have the highest requirements for calcium and phosphorus. horses meet that requirement though forage. Feeds that are higher in fiber Magnesium and potassium are important because they are involved in are usually safer to feed to horses compared to feeds that are low in fiber skeletal structure and muscle. Magnesium and potassium are electrolytes (and high in starch) because there is less risk of starch overload to the hind- which are responsible for maintaining water balance, appropriate pH levels gut which could cause colic, gas, and laminitis. High fiber generally means in blood, and muscle function. Magnesium deficiency may result in ner- fewer calories, so if a feed has a high fiber content and your horse needs vousness, muscle tremors, and ataxia. Potassium levels are critical for hors- extra calories, you will want to look for a high fat content as well in order es with hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP); management practices to provide the needed calories. include restricting the amount of potassium fed to these horses. The next major area to evaluate on a feed tag is the ingredient listing. Copper is a micro-mineral measured in parts per million (ppm). Copper Some manufacturers list the major ingredients by name which is referred to is needed in the body for creation and maintenance of elastic connective as an “open label”. Other manufacturers list major ingredients in collective tissue. Research has shown that just 6 months of feeding low copper levels terms such as “by-products” which allows them to substitute ingredients may result in limb deformities, epiphysitis, and OCD’s. Zinc is another based on commodity market prices and make the formula as cheap as pos- micro-mineral that, when fed in deficient amounts, may result in abnor- sible. When a company uses an open label, they are showing exactly which malities such as poor appetite, reduced growth rate, and hair loss. Horses ingredients they used in the feed. An example of the first few ingredients seem to be tolerant of high levels of both copper and zinc, but extreme on an open label may read like this: Alfalfa meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat over-supplementation is not recommended. Manganese is the third micro- Middlings, Rice Bran. A company using collective terms will have first in- mineral that influences structural integrity, and is essential for synthesis of gredients such as Roughage Products, Processed Grain By-Products, Plant the chondroitin sulfate necessary in cartilage formation. All three of these Protein Products. The downside of by-product labeling is that the feed can minerals may be provided in an inorganic form (i.e. zinc oxide) or an or- vary radically from bag to bag and mill to mill because each mill is using ganic form (i.e. zinc amino acid chelate). Chelated forms of these micro- ingredients that are in close proximity and low in cost. Ingredients available minerals are more easily absorbed and utilized by the body (up to 400% in one region of the country are not available in other regions, so if you are better absorption, according to research). If supplemental copper, zinc, or traveling from state to state it is difficult to get the same feed every time if manganese are added to a feed, the particular form used will be identified the brand is not using an open label and locked formula policy. in the ingredient listing on the feed tag. Open Label doesn’t mean “Locked Formula”. Locked Formulas mean Vitamins A, D, and E are often guaranteed on a feed tag. Vitamin A is that a company sets the ingredients for a particular feed and chooses not responsible for its role in night vision, therefore night blindness is a clas- to add or subtract ingredients from that formula. The Open Label, Locked sical symptom of Vitamin A deficiency. However, since vitamin A is a fat- Formula model creates the most consistent product from bag to bag, but it soluble vitamin it may accumulate in the body when fed in excess. Vitamin typically comes with a slightly higher price, because it takes intense man- A fed at extremely high levels has been reported to cause bone fragility as agement to ensure raw ingredients are of appropriate quality and finished well as structural and functional abnormalities in the embryo and fetus. feeds meet all nutrient guarantees and visual expectations. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium levels in the body. It is responsible for calcium absorption in the intestines and mobilizing calcium Part II from the bones when needed. Horses are capable of converting sunlight Evaluating the Mineral and Vitamin Guarantees on a Feed Tag into vitamin D, therefore there have not been any reports, to date, of vitamin D deficiency in horses that are exposed to sunlight. Vitamin E is most he first minerals to evaluate are calcium and phosphorus. They will notable as a biological antioxidant. According to the National Research be the next items listed on the guaranteed analysis after protein, fat, Council, Vitamin E does not appear to be toxic to horses when fed at high Tand fiber. Calcium will be listed with both a minimum and a maxi- levels, however other species have reported negative effects at high levels mum percentage guarantee while phosphorus is listed with only a minimum so extreme over-supplementation is not recommended. Vitamin E is espe- percentage guarantee. Most of the calcium within the horse’s body is located cially important for lactating mares and for growing horses; some research

Equine Nutrition 15 Microbes in the hind-gut of a horse are arguably the most important component to ensuring overall health and well-being.

has reported muscular dystrophy in foals whose dams were eating a diet vitamin requirements are very different from “optimal” vitamin require- deficient in vitamin E. Vitamin E is also thought to play an important role ments. Vitamin research in horses is extremely lacking, and scientists are in exercising horses and may have beneficial effects in horses with PSSM. finding that there may be a big difference in preventing deficiency symptoms (minimum requirement) and maximizing health, performance, and Part III structural integrity (optimal requirement). It is through this mindset that B-vitamins, Probiotics, and Digestive Enzymes many feeds designed for performance horses, growing horses, and senior horses now include an array of B-vitamins. ince we left off last month with the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E it Microbes in the hind-gut of a horse are arguably the most important seems fitting that we should start this month with water-soluble vita- component to ensuring overall health and well-being. The microbial popu- Smins. Let’s begin with vitamin C; many of us are familiar with vitamin lation of the horse is like the second brain of the animal. If the microbial C as we often reach for it at the first sign of a cold. That is because vitamin C is populations are disrupted in any way the horse will pay a price whether a biological antioxidant. Exact requirements for this vitamin have not been es- that be in mild or acute colic, hind-gut ulcers, poor nutrient utilization, tablished in the horse, and horses have the ability to synthesize their own vita- decreased performance, or even just an irritable attitude. Adding probiotics min C from glucose, so most feed manufacturing companies choose not to add (living microorganisms) to a horse’s diet may help improve immune func- vitamin C to their products. However, researchers have found that there are tion, reduce instances of hind-gut ulcers, improve digestive efficiency, and some instances in which the horse may benefit from supplemental vitamin C. help horses gain weight and hold body condition. Probiotic use in horses Horses over the age of 20 are believed to benefit from the addition of vitamin C has become increasingly popular over the last several years, and it is impor- to the diet, and since vitamin C plays a role in collagen biosynthesis it may be a tant to note that all probiotics are not created equal. There are many strains useful addition to the diet of a growing horse as well. A horse’s vitamin C sup- of probiotics, and research is very limited when it comes to identifying the ply may become depleted from intensive training programs, a virus or bacterial most ideal strains to use in horses. Another factor to consider is the ability infections. The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science published work from re- of the probiotics to withstand manufacturing, storage, and then finally the searchers at Ahmadu Bello University which showed horses undergoing trans- shock of the stomach acid before finally reaching the hind gut of the horse. portation were less stressed if ascorbic acid (vitamin c) was added to the diet. Some strains are certainly hardier than others, and some manufacturers The B-complex vitamins, also water soluble, include thiamine, riboflavin, employ unique and extensive processes for ensuring survivability of the mi- niacin, biotin, folic acid, B12, B6, and pantothenic acid. Horses are capable of crobes through the manufacturing process. Always look for a guaranteed producing all of these vitamins in the hind gut through microbial synthesis, so analysis that lists CFU (colony forming units) to be sure that the product again, most feed manufacturers choose not to add B vitamins to their products. contains live microorganisms. Probiotics may be a very useful addition to Research may suggest otherwise. Scientists have found that microbial synthesis the everyday diet of seniors and for horses under the stresses of training, alone is not enough to prevent thiamine deficiency, therefore, the horse must travel, stalling, and limit-fed diets. consume thiamine through the diet. It is interesting to think about where the Equine nutrition is complex and ever-changing. It is a science. Nutrition- majority of vitamins are absorbed relative to where B-vitamins are produced. ists, researchers, and feed manufactures continue to challenge past practices The order of movement through the digestive system is stomach, small intes- in an effort to improve what we already know. Education is power, we can tine, cecum, large colon, small colon, and rectum. Most nutrient absorption oc- never know too much, and it is the responsibility of each horse owner to curs at the small intestine, however, B-vitamins are produced primarily in provide the best nutrition possible in the given circumstance. Always re- the cecum. Since these newly-produced B-vitamins cannot swim upstream member that quality forage is the first and most important component of a to be absorbed, it is beneficial to provide B-vitamins via the diet rather than horse’s diet, never overlook the power of a solid forage program. Q relying solely on microbial synthesis. It’s important to note that “minimum”

16 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual 2017 Show Calendar

APR Spokane, Washington APR Las Vegas, Nevada 8-9 Kaniksu Q.H. Classic 19-23 level 1 Championships Show Secretary: Nancy Ostle-Zahn Show Secretary: AQHA.com

MAY Mose Lake, WA MAY Caldwell, ID 4-7 CWQHA 19-21 Empire Silver Circuit Show Secretary: Darlene Chase Show Secretary: Darlene Chase

JUN Caldwell, ID JUL Nampa, ID 8-11 NWIQHA 6-9 SRRA* LUC McGregor Spudtacular memorial Show Secretary: Darlene Chase Show Secretary: Paula Beckman

JUL Nampa, ID JUL Las Vegas, NV 7-8 ranch horse 7-9 Emo Invitational Extravaganza Show Secretary: Doug Huls Show Secretary: IQHA

JUL Corvallis, MT AUG OK City, OK 22-23 WMTQHA 4-12 AQHA youth world Show Secretary: Nancy Ostle-Zahn show Show Secretary: AQHA.com

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AUG Nampa, ID AUG Corvallis, MT 12-13 ranch horse 19-20 WMTQHA Extravaganza Show Secretary: Nancy Ostle-Zahn Show Secretary: Roy Bock

Aug-Sept Amarillo, TX SEPT Moses Lake, WA 25-3 AQHA Select World 29 WSAB Congress Show Secretary: AQHA.com special event Show Secretary: Darlene Chase

18 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual sept-oct Moses Lake, WA NOV OK City, OK 30-1 WSAB Congress 3-19 AQHA world show Show Secretary: Darlene Chase Show Secretary: AQHA.com

Questions on show schedules, premiums, classes, approvals, please contact the show secretary. Links to premiums will be posted as soon as they become available. Show Secretary Phone Email Address Darlene Chase 208-305-6130 [email protected] Karen Lunan 253-208-3332 [email protected] Nancy Ostle-Zahn 406-799-3452 [email protected] Paula Beckman 208-602-6273 [email protected] Doug Huls 480-390-6867 [email protected]

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2018 Level 1 Championship Show Idaho State qualifying requirements for the 2018 L1 Championship Shows:

Level 1 Youth and Level 1 Amateur exhibitors must have the following crite- Qualifying Nationally ria in place before qualifying points can counted for the 2018 show: • Show at 20 AQHA-Approved Shows • Shows will be counted by show numbers on a one-horse, one-rider basis Qualifying State of Idaho in any class, meaning, the exhibitor can compete in any class level (Rookie, • If the exhibitor’s state affiliate has a qualifying method, the exhibitor must Level 1, Level 2, Level 3) for qualifying purposes, provided he or she is qualify through their resident state/provincial affiliate. Level-1 eligible. For show numbers ask your presiding show manager or • The Level 1 Youth and Level 1 Amateur must be a member in good secretary. standing with both IQHA & AQHA at the time of qualifying. Qualify- ing period is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. Eligibility is determined on the class-by-class basis (i.e. you may be eligible • Participants must be a current member in good standing of IQHA by for some classes but not others.) January 15, 2018 of the show year. A couple of our Idaho Show Associations are holding their shows out of • Participants must show in 5 separate IQHA/AQHA approved shows states for lack of facilities in their local area. Those out of state shows. Re: in an IQHA/ AQHA approved class. Two shows must be within the Kaniksu; will be considered “IN” state shows for qualifying. boundaries of the State of Idaho. • No Rookie qualifications method is necessary for Rookie Classes. The horse you intend to bring for the class must also be Rookie eligible. Call AQHA 806-378-4811 to verify you and your horse’s Rookie eligibility.

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21 Reflections of a Cowboy & Mule Trainer

Reprinted from Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute “Pacific Visions” Winter 2016, by Rose Fischer Photos by Andrea Wesche, Ezra Photography

n the wilderness of northern Idaho, 72-year-old Larry Whitlock lives on a mountain ranch with his mules and horse to keep him company. “For 20 years, II worked with hunting outfitters leadin’ strings of pack mules to set up primi- tive camps. I’d bring the hunters in, pack them out with their game, and care for the horses and mules. I don’t care much about hunting, but I love huntin’ camps— the atmosphere, enthusiasm and excitement. And all the men gathered around the campfire because that’s where stories flow late into the night.” The retired cowboy’s full of good memories. “I like mountain wilderness camping, loadin’ everything on mules, havin’ what you need when you get there and bein’ comfortable. I enjoy goin’ way back in where it’s difficult to get to and knowin’ there’s nobody else around. I guess I’m kind of a loner and like people to associate me with remoteness. ”

TEXAS KID Larry loved to run. In the spring, he ran 2 miles for track every day. Then, when Born in Houston, Texas, Larry lived in Louisiana a few years while his dad the bell rang after last period, he was off again, sprinting 5 miles to Bobo to try worked in the woods logging with mules. When Larry was 6, the family moved and outrun the school bus. “Quite often I could beat it,” he chuckles, “But some- back to Houston where he grew up with his two younger sisters. “My dad was times, the bus passed me with all the kids hangin’ out the winders hollerin’ at me.” Irish-Native American and people enjoyed talkin’ and listenin’ to him,” shares His freshman year, Larry was voted greenhand president of Future Farmers Larry. “But he loved his booze. He would quit and before long would be back of America (FFA) then, chapter president of FFA two years in a row, as well drinkin’ again. My mom was English, smart and kept our family stable. She as vice president of his senior class. But he wasn’t so popular academically. “I worked as a doctor’s assistant in Houston.” Years later, she went back to college enjoyed school but didn’t study, so it was a chore gettin’ into college.” and graduated nursing school at the top of her class at age 62. Larry didn’t like city living. So after 8th grade, he spent the summer up north COLLEGE TO COWBOY with his grandparents in the little town of Bobo, Texas where they owned a coun- “My mom found a Baptist college that was on the iffy side of being accred- try store. Larry hauled hay and watermelons all summer and made lots of friends. ited,” chuckles Larry. “I spent the first year catching up with remedial classes. He enjoyed the small, country town lifestyle so much he decided to stay. “I lived by My second year, I went to Kilgore College and got pretty good grades. Then the myself in a little house behind the store all through high school,” says Larry. “My third year, I wound up gettin’ married and had to quit to make a livin’.” grandmother washed my clothes and cooked for me on the days she came to the Larry’s slow Texas drawl and deep bass voice are mesmerizing. “When I noticed store. Other than that, I was on my own. Amazingly, I never got into any trouble.” my voice got people’s attention, I tried to talk as deep as I could,” he grins. College Tall, lean and industrious, Larry was a popular guy. He helped in the store, students loved it when he sang bass in a religious quartet and nicknamed him Frog. raised animals for neighbors, broke and trained horses, dug out hand drawn During the Vietnam War, Larry was drafted into the Marine Corp and was wells, and cut and peeled pine poles for fence posts. “I made my own way. I assigned to a base in the U.S. as an office manager. After completing his 2-year never had any money, but was never ashamed of being poor,” he admits. “I was stint, Larry went on the rodeo circuit for almost 10 years until his body started happy livin’ in the country. Both my grandfathers had taught me how to work to wear out. Then he rented a pasture in Texas, bought a good Jack (a male with horses and mules. So when my dad came to see me, he bought me a horse. donkey) and some mares and started raising mules. I purchased a saddle and worked all summer to pay for it. Then in the fall, I had Seeing an old western painting of cowboys riding across the range, Larry decid- to sell it to buy school clothes. But I loved riding bare back anyway.” ed to become a cowboy. “I thought Wyoming would be perfect cowboy country, so I In late February every year, Larry rode in the Old Spanish Trail Ride—206 went out there to work, but I couldn’t handle the wind. All that blowin ‘would drive miles from the border of Louisiana to Houston for a big downtown parade. anybody crazy. I was workin’ in Cheyenne when a friend in Texas invited me to go “It was so cold one year when we started, I jumped on the horse bareback. The with him and some other guys on a bear hunt in Idaho.” Rendezvousing with them horse was real warm and felt good, so I rode him until we stopped for lunch.” near Kamiah, Idaho in 1985, Larry met Ralph, the outfitter for their hunting trip. As soon as people saw Larry riding without a saddle, they presumed he Larry fell in love with Ralph’s hunting camp business and started working for was riding bareback all the way to Houston. Not wanting to disappoint them, him. “Ralph was an honorable man. When he told you somethin’, he was always Larry rode all day without a saddle. “When I slid off that horse, my butt hit the right, honest and fair. Every year, I’d bring 3-4 of my mules up from Texas to help ground. My legs had no feelin’ whatsoever! They went to sleep just hangin’ there out. I enjoyed workin’ with Ralph for 15 years until he passed away in 2000.” for so many hours. So we got a rope and made some loops to hold my feet.” With those rope loops, Larry was able to ride bareback all the way. But when LIFE ON THE TRAIL the Houston newspaper sent a reporter to interview the young hero, he hid in a Time with Larry is like sitting around a campfire listening to tales. “Ralph horse trailer. “I didn’t want people thinkin’ I just did it for praise.” had 6 huntin’ camps. He and his wife stayed with the guided hunt and I took

22 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual care of bringing campers in and out of the other 5 drop-camps,” points out Lar- “Ridin’ a horse in the mountains can be tricky too. If a horse panics, it can jump ry. “With a string of pack mules, I’d haul in cots, chairs, stove and food and set right off the trail, killing it and you. A mule, however, very seldom gets so excited up a comfortable wall tent camp. But drop-camp hunters were their own cooks that he doesn’t know what he’s doin’. A mule will jump also, but when it comes and guides. Every night at base camp, I’d listen to the CB radio at each camp back down, it will be on the trail. Mules have some drawbacks too,” grins Larry. to find out who had an elk or deer down. Then I would go pick them up and “I can usually win an argument with a horse, but it’s pretty tough with a mule.” bring them out. I was ridin’ 7 days a week, sometimes ‘till 1 or 2 in the mornin’.” After Larry’s leg and ankle injury, he went deep into the mountains to Dixie, “I had an old mule called Fred I’d ride every day. I loved that mule and could Idaho to heal. Larry fell in love with the people and worked for another outfitter always depend on him,” says Larry. “Ralph would say, ‘Larry ain’t old Fred gettin’ for 2 years. Then he got a crew together and cleared wilderness trails for the For- tired?’ He wanted me to ride some of his horses because he needed a good string est Service for 10 years—sawing out fallen logs, slashing side brush and cutting of dude horses ready for people to ride. I’d say to Ralph, ‘Well, I’ve never had to overhead growth. “It was a lot of hard, slow, tedious work!” kick old Fred, and he’s still goin’.’” “A lot of times, we’d get back to the huntin’ camp at night. Most packers just LARRY’S WORLD spend the night and get up the next mornin’. But if Fred and I knew the trail back “I lease a 160 acre ranch in Idaho on the Clearwater River,” explains Larry. to our base camp, we’d just come on home,” explains Larry. “They called me The “It’s mountainous with some open pastureland, big trees and timbered hillsides. Midnight Rider because Fred and I would ride all night to get home. When Ralph I’m comfortable up here in a little rustic, 2-room cowboy cabin on the side of died, Fred was gettin’ old so I sold him—and he’s still livin’ out there on the farm.” the mountain with a tiny bathhouse across the driveway.” “There are some drawbacks to bein’ a packer on the trail,” grins Larry. “At 4:30 Wearing Wrangler jeans, leather chaps, boots, a long-sleeved shirt and black in the mornin’ whether it’s sleetin’, snowin’ or rainin’, we had 75 head of horses to hat, Larry looks like an authentic cowboy. “In Burger King the other day, a catch and saddle before daylight. Once they were all bridled and saddled, we’d mother was havin’ lunch with her kids and the boy says, ‘Look Mom, there’s a run to the cook shack, eat breakfast and head out. We were often in mud knee cowboy!’” chuckles Larry. “As I walked out, the mom sees how I’m limpin’ and deep so it wasn’t fun. We’d leave soakin’ wet and ride up into the mountains. At says, ‘Yes son, I believe he’s a real cowboy. Look how he walks.’” 4,000 feet, we’d run into snow and start freezin’ because we were wet. I don’t Riding an animal is natural for Larry. “If I sit too much in a chair, I get stiff. know how I did it now, but back then it was just part of my job.” But, I get on a horse or mule and it just limbers up my back so I can get around better.” Since retiring, Larry ponders things he’d like to do. And lately, he’s been MULE TRAINER thinking about going back to Texas where his two daughters, Darinda and “I love my mules and like gettin’ close to them. So they appreciate and trust Cindy, grandkids, great grandkids and sister live. “It’s gonna’ be hard to leave my me,” says Larry. “On the trail when we stopped for the night, I could pull the sad- place in Idaho,” he concedes, “But I can find peace and harmony wherever I’m at.” dles off my mules and let them loose, but the other mules had to be tied. I could call most of my mine and they’d come. I could squirt fly spray on them and they CONCLUSION just loved it. But if the others even saw you with a spray bottle, you couldn’t get A couple threads weave through Larry’s life. “I keep goin’ back to my need for close to them. It’s such a pleasure being around animals that know and trust you.” God. He’s brought me through a lot of things, but I’m no church goer. What’s Mule training takes a lot of persistence and repetition. “A trainer needs to have important to me is my relationship with Him.” The other thread is Larry’s love patience and a desire to produce something usable and enjoyable,” points out Larry. of working on horses and mules. “In the old days, I would have wanted to be a “You have to look at the end result of what you want—an animal you can lead professional cowboy makin’ a livin’ on a horse’s back. But today, a wrangler’s life around and is a pleasure to use. It’s no fun workin’ with mules you have to constant- ain’t what it used to be. I could show up with a good horse ready to work and ly be lookin’ out for and watchin’ over your shoulder. I’ve been fortunate with mine. wind up diggin’ post holes,” laughs Larry. “I’m done packin’ mules and workin’ on I’ve never had a bad kicker or a mean one, but I’ve certainly had to deal with some.” the trail. This old cowboy ain’t got nothin’ but a hat and some wore out boots.”Q “In 2005, an outfitter I was workin’ for bought 3 mules that were supposed to already be trained. But all 3 had bad problems. One was night blind and couldn’t even find a short trail back to camp. Another couldn’t climb a hill with a load on his back without rearing up and falling over backwards. The third mule was old Otis—and he was a killer mule!” “I got on old Otis the morning of a huntin’ trip and he rode real good,” recalls Larry. “The hunter had turned his dogs loose on a bear, so I told him and the outfitter I’d take old Otis and get them over a steep pass in the mountains so they could locate the dogs. But at the pass, they wanted to go down to the creek so their antenna could pick up the signal on the dog collars. I got off Otis and started walkin’ him down to the creek bottom. We were out about 5 miles now, but Otis has only been rode and trained in a round pen. He ain’t never been on no 5 mile ride, so he starts panicking up there on a slippery rock bluff on the side of the mountain.” “Suddenly, old Otis head-butted me, knocked me down and started pawin’ me. I held onto the reigns, rolled out of the trail and got out from under him, but he had already broke my leg and ankle. That mule’s eyes were bigger than silver dollars sta- rin’ at me. He was one mean mule! I rode him back out of there. With stubby trees along the trail hittin’ my broke leg every few feet, it wasn’t pleasant, but I ain’t com- plainin’. I just always worried where old Otis went and hope nobody else got hurt!”

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2017 Membership benefits 25 Youth Member Spotlight Jordan Diehl benefits from AQHA Young Horse Development Program

By Erin McBride American Quarter Horse Youth Association members ages 12 to QHA’s Young Horse Development Program showcases the AQHA 18-years-old have the opportunity to participate in hands-on horse training Ranching Heritage Breeders’ ranch-bred American Quarter Horses that teaches the fundamentals of horsemanship. Thanks to the generosity of Aand provides an opportunity for youth to become engaged in the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders, selected AQHYA members receive horse industry at a fundamental level that’s fun and educational. a free weanling from several of the breeders for this project. Participating Ranching Heritage members offer these young horses for the youth members to judge, select, purchase, raise and train. The rancher’s goal will be to monitor these young horsemen to teach responsibility and goal-setting, which are important components of equine ownership. Those who do not receive a donated foal can still purchase a weanling from a Ranching Heritage Breeder. The AQHYA members work with and train their foals, getting advice from an AQHA Professional Horsemen, then show their horse at an AQHA show. Ultimately, the project participants have the chance to win back their investment in their YHD horses through scholarships. Program participants showcase their skills and knowledge learned from daily care and training of their young horse, attend events, and benefit from interaction with breeders and AQHA Professional Horsemen. Program participants are rewarded with scholarships and prizes from Montana Silversmiths, Justin Boots and Wrangler. Plus they get to keep their horse! The 2016-17 project participants are vying for $5,000 in scholarships and prizes: • 1st place: $2,000 scholarship and a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle • 2nd place: $1,500 scholarship and a pair of Justin boots • 3rd place: $1,000 scholarship and a $100 Wrangler gift certificate • 4th place: $500 scholarship and a $100 Wrangler gift certificate “The Young Horse Development Program was developed to help youth gain hands-on experience in training horses,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “The program gives youth a mentor to learn from and the opportunity to showcase their hard work and dedication to their project. This will, in turn, give participants a skill set that will set them apart when applying for scholarships, college and jobs.” For the 2016-17 Young Horse Development Program, participants will raise their weanlings-turned-yearlings and document their monthly progress; participate in monthly webinars; complete monthly management assignments; track goals, such as competing in AQHA, 4-H, FFA or local horse shows; engage in mentoring sessions with local AQHA Professional Horsemen; and compile a video of themselves with their horse completing an in-hand trail pattern. Following project completion, a select number of scholarships and prizes will be awarded. Good luck to one of Idaho’s own recipients of a donated foal through this program, Jordan Diehl. Jordan’s filly’s name is DCR Moons Lady Luck (af- fectionately known now as “Sis”). Her sire is Tipper Three Leo and her dam is DCR Rose Concho, bred and donated by Durbin Creek Ranch of Hunting- ton OR. Jordan says “I will be participating in AQHA approved shows in my area and maybe the Western Idaho Fair if my schedule allows.” We look forward to seeing this team at shows this summer! Q

26 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Jordan’s Thank-You The American Quarter Horse has molded and generations of the Agar family work side by side on the ranch operat- changed my life since day one, starting at age 5 when I carried the ing an extensive commercial cow-calf program, a Registered Hereford American Flag for Spur ‘n S Rodeo. After several years of 4-H, I program and a Registered Quarter Horse program. I was privileged to joined the Eh Capa Bareback Riders in 2012. In 2014, I took a year visit their Oregon location when I picked up my filly. The hospitality off to serve as the Gold Dust Rodeo Princess. I also participate in the they showed me and my family gave me the confidence and security I Working Ranch Horse Program, Gem State Stock Horse, and Snake needed to start my new weanling. Words cannot describe how thankful River Reining Alliance. However, this year not only am I the queen I am toward the Durbin Creek Ranch! of the Eh Capa Bareback Riders but I also received an amazing op- I received my foal, “Sis,” only a week ago and I can see her intelli- portunity through the AQHA Young Horse Development Program. gence and gentleness shine through every skill she’s learning. I’m thrilled The goal of the Horse Development Program is to provide opportu- to see what will become of her in the future and how she performs nities to older AQHYA members that will teach the fundamentals of in the shows next spring. These amazing opportunities wouldn’t be horsemanship. The youth can earn scholarships and prizes by showing available had it not been for the Durbin Creek Ranch, my designated their skills and horsemanship at designated events. By late spring of AQHA horseman, Colleen Kilpatrick-Riedle, and other trainers that this year, I was required to submit an application in order to be eligible have helped me along the way. However, the support and encourage- for a free weanling, donated by a generous AQHA Ranching Heritage ment from my wonderful parents allow me to pursue my goals and Breeder. In November, I received a letter confirming my acceptance dreams with a passion. Thank you, AQHA and all those who support into the program and assigning me a Ranching Heritage Breeder. my endeavors, for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime! Out of Huntington, Oregon and Thermopolis, Wyoming, the —Jordan Diehl Durbin Creek Ranch generously gave me one of their top fillys. Three

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MY HORSE’S TACK: Quality working gear with minimal silver presents a picture that says, “I’m ready to work” when competing in ranch riding.

Trainer and clinician Laurel Walker Denton offers the finer points of presentation for ranch riding classes, from tack to rider turnout.

Produced and Photographed by Jennifer Paulson This article is used with the permission of Horse&Rider magazine. Visit HorseandRider.com to subscribe.

I’m ready to give ranch riding classes a try. I feel like my horse has Above, you see a photo of one of my ranch riding mounts, fully tacked and the basics down, but I want to be sure that my attire and his tack ready to show. The opposite page shows me in an example of what I wear in the Qmeet all expectations and follow the rules. What should I keep in class. I’ll go over the high points of each photo to give you a strong background mind? How is presentation different than in other show classes, like horseman- in what’s expected in terms of turnout for horse and rider in the class. ship or trail? —Valerie Smith, Arkansas My Horse’s Tack Ranch riding’s whole purpose is presenting a competent horse- 1. Plain leather headstall with rawhide accents. This high-quality, one-ear and-rider pair that can do whatever job the pattern calls for. Specific headstall has solid buckles and plain Chicago screws to attach the bit. You can Atack and attire rules govern classes in most associations. For example, also choose a sliding-ear or two-ear headstall. If riding in a snaffle bit, use a AQHA rules discourage silver adornments and bling on tack and attire. The browband headstall with a throatlatch strap to keep the headgear in place. Ad- important thing is to think working gear and attire that suits the job at hand. justment plays a key role. You can see here that my headstall is adjusted to place You wouldn’t see a cowgirl ride out to fix fence in a fully embellished top and two small wrinkles in the corners of my horse’s mouth. A snaffle bit would be a silver saddle. adjusted slightly lower.

28 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Ranch Riding Presentation 29 1 Grooming Tips Grooming guidelines for ranch riding differ 2 from regular show classes. Keep these in mind when preparing to show. • Absolutely no hoof black. If 3 you’ve applied hoof polish for other classes 4 you’ve competed in that day, it must all be removed before you show in ranch riding. • Skip the mane bands. Most ranch riding horses have longer manes, so they don’t require bands to make their manes lie down. If your horse’s mane is short, just let it be; don’t worry about it. • Keep clipping to a minimum. You won’t be penalized for a closely clipped muzzle, but it’s not necessary for ranch rid- 5 ing. Clean up your horse’s bridle path, trim long fetlocks, but don’t worry about getting a showmanship-ready clip. Most judges are so busy judging the pattern that the clipping isn’t in the forefront of the evaluation. • Don’t skimp on brushing. It’s a horse show. You’re presenting your horse to be judged. Curry, brush, and comb to make your horse look his best. It’ll also make you MY ATTIRE: I complement my horse’s presentation with working Western attire. Elements like my proud to walk in the arena on his back. leather jacket and tall-top boots let me express my personal style.

2. Braided rawhide romal reins. Growing up in the Southwest, I’m accus- My Attire tomed to riding with romal reins. Leather split reins are also permitted in the 1. Western hat. As in any show event, a clean, well-shaped hat sets the tone class. Choose whichever you prefer, but be sure you know how to correctly use for the judge. Be sure your hat fits well. My hair is pulled back into a ponytail at romals if you opt for them. the nape of my neck. Many lady ranch riders braid their hair down the center 3. Leather breastcollar. Tooled leather is permitted in the class, as seen on or to the side. Just be sure it’s neat and tidy, with no stray hairs. my breastcollar. It’s adjusted to lie across my horse’s shoulders, and the strap 2. Neck scarf. I tie a small scarf around my neck with a square knot. You can between his front legs is snug. A breastcollar is suggested, but not required. I also use a larger wild rag, or skip the scarf. prefer to see one because it paints the picture that you’re prepared for anything 3. Leather jacket. Your top is where you can express your personal style. I that’ll cross your path. prefer leather jackets or denim, leather, or fabric vests paired with Western, col- 4. Western saddle. Saddle-style choice lies in your own preference. This lared shirts. You can keep it simple with a well-fitted Western, button-up shirt. horse wears a fully tooled, double-rigged, square-skirt saddle. Silver is discour- Just leave the bling at home. aged, but there isn’t a penalty for it. As a judge, I’ve seen it used to break ties—if 4. Chinks. Chaps aren’t required for ranch riding, but I prefer to wear you have a lot of silver, you might lose a tiebreaker. chinks over my dark-blue denim jeans for a complete look. Other chap options 5. Navajo-topped therapeutic saddle pad. This is another piece of tack include rough-out chaps, shotgun chaps, and regular show chaps—it doesn’t that has some leeway. You can show in a plain pad, if that’s what you prefer. make a difference, just stay away from ultrasuede because it doesn’t fit the look I use a therapeutic pad for my horse’s comfort. It has a Navajo-blanket top, of the class. which adds a pop of color and design interest. 5. Western boots. My chinks let me show more of my personal style, ex- 6. Mohair cinch. I prefer a synthetic mohair cinch because it breathes. Neo- pressed in my tall-top, stitch-embellished boots. Any Western boots are ac- prene or fleece-lined cinches are also acceptable. My cinch is tightened by the ceptable in ranch riding. Q leather latigo with enough tension to hold my saddle in place, but not cut my horse in half by being too tight. Laurel Walker Denton, Skull Valley, Arizona, is 7. Flank cinch and hobble. My back cinch is adjusted to lie against my a lifelong horsewoman and competitor. She grew up horse’s barrel—not hanging down below, where a hoof could get caught in it, on the Bar U Bar Ranch where she and her husband, nor snubbed too tight, causing discomfort. The hobble is tight enough that Barry, reside. Denton, an AQHA and NRCHA judge, there’s no slack to catch on anything and it holds the flank cinch in the appro- has trained and shown horses to great success in work- priate position, rather than letting it slide back too far. ing cow horse, reining, and ranch riding. The Bar U Bar Ranch has earned the AQHA 50-Year Breeder award. Learn more about her program at barubar.com.

30 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Ranch It Up!

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34 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Candid Corner 35 2017 final year-end points

Please remember that you must have 5 shows OR 10 year-end points to qualify for any year-end awards! For questions about points, please contact Connie Evans at (208) 936-1014

Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows Yearling Stallions HUS Agendas Chris Riedle 12 12 Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick 109.5 28 Sophies Sleeping in Melissa Sexton 85 20 2-Year-Old Stallions Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 23 1 1 Ellusive Gunslinger Karna Colby 12 6 Junior Western Pleasure 2-Year-Old Geldings Whitney Pine Maralynn Rehbein 7.5 3 Cool Sailing Martha Roloff 77.5 18 Dang Near Dun MacKenzie Crittenden 6 4 Established Jennifer Larson 58.5 16 My Lazy Assets Danette Merritt 6 3 3-Year-Old Geldings Level 1 Western Pleasure No One Told Me Colleen Riedle 4 4 Good Mr Jiggs Gary & Kathy Neal 124 29 Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 36.5 15 Aged Geldings My Lazy Assets Colleen Riedle 30.5 7 Poco Joe Joe Garth McCallum 44.5 7 Senior Western Pleasure Chocolate Invitation Todd Hovrud 27 11 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 17 7 Chocolate Invitation Todd Hovrud 98.5 19 Shockingly A Good Bar Joe Smith 37 18 Performance Geldings Dress Flashy Todd Hovrud 35.5 9 Don’t Stop Dreamin Suzanne Sherick 147.5 28 Ranch Riding Sheik Country Colleen Riedle 62 17 Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 41 11 KC Smokin Hot Betty Karna Colby 355.5 31 Lady Of Your Dreams Colleen Riedle 246 25 Yearling Mares Spooks Smart Remedy Karna Colby 169.5 19 Tell Me Im Pretty Karen Loesch 13 10 Junior Trail 2-Year-Old Mares Dont Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick 12 6 Intentionally A Star Danette Merritt 146 28 Sophies Sleeping In Melissa Sexton 9 7 Kisses To The Crowd Leslie Woolley 130.5 32 Dang Near Dun MacKenzie Crittenden 7 7 Image Of R Fancy Janel Trammell 24 17 Level 1 Trail 3-Year-Old Mares Of ShowsDressed To Jet Jeana Bingaman 211 21 Very Shady Karna Colby 168 20 Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 116 22 Maidens First Michelle Cuillier 59 25 Ima Good Ridder Tara Anderson 102.5 14 Aged Mares Senior Trail Juliet Of Sonora Tracy Bauman 21 12 Amazin Janette Ames 206 24 Kissed Me On Impulse Katie Gratchner 7 4 In Zippos Image Too Joe Smith 127.5 18 Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 7 7 Lazy But Lopin Karri Vernam-Owens 102 13 Performance Mares Level 1 Western Riding KC Smokin Hot Betty Karna Colby 167 36 KC Smokin Hot Betty Karna Colby 6 3 Sophies Sleeping In Melissa Sexton 120.5 20 A Western Image Todd Hovrud 4 4 Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 39.5 15 Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 3 3 Level 1 HUS Western Riding Sophies Sleeping In Melissa Sexton 57 1 4 Amazin Melissa Sexton 69.5 13 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 2 2 Same Old Interest Jennifer Widrig 40.5 11 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 35.5 15

36 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows Reining Amateur Yearling Mares Spooks Smart Remedy Karna Colby 128 21 Tell Me Im Pretty Karen Loesch 13 10 Lady Of Your Dreams Colleen Riedle 80 21 KC Smokin Hot Betty Karna Colby 71 21 Amateur 2-Year-Old Mares Barrel Racing Intentionally A Star Danette Merritt 107.5 28 Kisses To The Crowd Leslie Woolley 95.5 29 Zipalicious Jan Addison 28 8 Image Of R Fancy Janell Trammell 21 18 LovesToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 23 6 KC Smokin Hot Betty Colleen Riedle 18 3 Amateur 3-year-old Mares Pole Bending Maidens First Michelle Cuillier 75 5 Very Shady Karen Loesch 45.5 10 Zipalicious Jan Addison 22 8 LovesToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 21 6 Amateur Aged Mares KC Smokin Hot Betty Colleen Riedle 18 3 Juliet Of Sonora Tracy Bauman 29 23 Versatility Ranch Confirmation Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 15 10 Romans Jackoline Deb Marbach 11 7 Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 11 2 Docs Blue Starlight Dondi Hilderbrand 10.5 2 Amateur Perf Mares Dont Ya Just Love It Melissa Sexton 7 1 Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 35 11 Versatility Ranch Riding I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 24.5 6 By Golly Im Hot Joy Richards 24 6 GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 13 2 Midnight Dun It Chelsea Broemmeling 8.5 1 Amateur Select Showmanship Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 6 2 Whitney Pine Maralyn Rehbein 73 17 Versatility Ranch Trail Show Me The Mooney Deborah White 29 14 DesignedToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 9 6 GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 16 2 Docs Blue Starlight Dondi Hilderbrand 9 2 Amateur Showmanship Dont Ya Just Love It Melissa Sexton 5.5 1 I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 58.5 6 Amateur Yearling Stallions Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 54 1 7 Getting After It Erica Sphuler 43.5 9 Agendas Leslie Wooley 8 8 Amateur Select HUS Amateur 2-year-old Stallions Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick 85 22 Elusive Gunslinger Karna Colby 6 3 DesignedToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 11.5 4 Amateur 2-year-old Geldings Amateur HUS Cool Sailing Martha Roloff 52.5 18 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 25 17 Established Jennifer Larson 42 16 I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 9.5 3 Captin Kirk Amateur 3-year-old Geldings Korey Muller 7 2 Amateur Select HS Equitation No One Told Me Jennifer Larson 6 4 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 19 7 Amateur Aged Geldings Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick 18.5 7 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 20 7 DesignedToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 7 4 Chocolate Invitation Kathy Arnold 19 8 Amateur HS Equitation Poco Joe Joe Garth McCallum 15 7 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 37 17 Amateur Performance Geldings I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 15 3 Don’t Stop Dreamin Suzanne Sherick 124.5 28 Amateur Western Riding Sheik Country Karen Loesch 35.5 21 Show Me The Mooney Deborah White 23.5 14 Same Old Interest Jennifer Widrig 18 6

Year-End Results 37 Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows

Potential Heartbreaker Patty Morrison 12 10 Level 1 Amateur 2-year-old Geldings Amazin Jan Ames 9 4 Cool Sailing Martha Roloff 15 15 Amateur Select Western Pleasure Level 1 Amateur 3-year-old Geldings Chocolate Invitation Kathy Arnold 67 12 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 54.5 11 Dang Near Dun MacKenzie Crittenden 7 7 Amazin Janette Ames 50 10 Level 1 Amateur Aged Geldings Amateur Western Pleasure Sonoran Star Janel Holden 8 7 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 44.5 17 Art You Wondering Mackenzie Hoffman 5 3 My Lazy Assets Danette Merritt 36.5 15 Level 1 Amateur Performance Geldings Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 29.5 7 Same Old Interest Jennifer Widrig 11 11 Amateur Select Horsemanship Docs Blue Starlight Dondi Hilderbrand 9 7 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 80 21 CharliesGotHappyFeet Erica Sphuler 6 3 Dell Amigo Barbara Popovich 41 18 Level 1 Amateur 2-year-old Mares Radical Chocolat Mix Mary Youderian 25.5 7 Image Of R Fancy Janel Trammell 16 14 Amateur Horsemanship Demand A Chance Tracy Bauman 7 7 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 48.5 17 Level 1 Amateur 3-year-old Mares Potential Heartbreaker Patty Morrison 9 2 Zippos Rosy Three Danette Merritt 7 5 Maidens First Michelle Cullier 22 22 Amateur Select Trail Level 1 Amateur Aged Mares Amazin Janette Ames 130.5 24 Juliet Of Sonora Tracy Bauman 25.5 18 Dell Amigo B arbara Popovich 102.5 18 Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 16 14 Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 95 19 Romans Jackoline Deb Marbach 5 3 Amateur Trail Level 1 Amateur Performance Mares Lazy But Lopin Karri Owens 45.5 7 DontYouJustLoveIt Martha Zable 58.5 18 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 44.5 17 Oakies Asset Linda Howerton 30 17 Same Old Interest Jennifer Widrig 16 4 Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 24.5 7 Amateur Reining Level 1 Amateur HUS Spooks Smart Remedy Karna Colby 9 3 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 40 17 Mia Smart One Rita Burnett 9 3 I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 24 3 Potential Heartbreaker Patty Morrison 4 4 Sophies Sleepin In Mary Baker-Youderian 16.5 6 Amateur Ranch Riding Level 1 Amateur HS Equitation GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 88.5 25 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 25 17 Docs Blue Starlight Dondi Hilderbrand 38.5 10 I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens 21 3 Midnight Dun It Chelsea Broemmeling 26 5 Fan Appeal Mary Baker-Youderian 13.5 3 Amateur Barrel Racing Level 1 Amateur Showmanship Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick 24 4 Whitney Pine Maralynn Rehbein 150 17 LovesToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 23 6 Dang Near Dun MacKenzie Crittenden 107.5 15 Dont Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick 18 4 Lazy But Lopin Karri Owens 104.5 11 Amateur Pole Bending Level 1 Amateur Western Pleasure LovesToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 21 6 Chocolate Invitation Kathy Arnold 179 21 DesignedToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 17 6 Too Lazy To Be Crazy Erin Popovich 114.5 11 Zipalicious Jan Addison 14 4 Only Margaritas Jennifer Hough 85.5 7 Amateur Stake Race Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship DesignedToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 20 6 Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen 73.5 15 LovesToWinRaces Vicki Jo Price 11 6 Dell Amigo Barbara Popovich 73 14 Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 58.5 12

38 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows

Level 1 Am Walk Trot Horsemanship Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 14 6 GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 1 1 Youth Performance Geldings Level 1 Amateur Walk Trot W PL Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 26 11 Ima Good Ridder Ashleigh Anderson 25 11 Shockingly A Good Bar Susan Clary 28.5 16 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 12 11 Oakies Asset Linda Howerton 8 5 Shes Good Chips Kelli Snodgrass 7.5 2 Youth 3-year-old Mares Level 1 Amateur Walk Trot Trail Maidens First Matt Davis 89 22 Getting After It Serena Sphuler 9 3 GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 79.5 22 Oakies Asset Linda Howerton 53 15 Youth Aged Mares Shockingly A Good Bar Susan Clary 37 22 Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 21 15 Level 1 Amateur Western Riding Only Margaritas Hailli Carrasco 10.5 3 Mama Can Dance Morgan Cummings 7 7 Potential Heartbreaker Patty Morrison 8 6 Same Old Interest Jennifer Widrig 4 2 Youth Performance Mares Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 4 4 Juliet Of Sonora Tracy Bauman 93.5 28 Youth Showmanship GR Monkeys Charisma Gail Richardson 77 25 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 76 21 Docs Blue Starlight Dondi Hilderbrand 60 10 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 75.5 15 Level 1 Amateur Pole Bending Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 56.5 14 Zipalicious Jan Addison 4 4 Youth HUS Level 1 Amateur Barrel Racing Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 9 9 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 7.5 3 Zipalicious Jan Addison 4 4 Im Big Bucks Emily Peters 4 2 Rookie Amateur Geldings Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 3 3 Lost My Gray Natasha Tienhaara 3 3 Youth HS Equitation Rookie Amateur Showmanship In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 17 15 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 9 3 Oakies Asset Linda Howerton 60.5 22 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 5.5 3 Dang Near Dun Mackenzie Crittenden 51 15 Lopins Raisin Kane Sara Larsen 36.5 7 Youth Western Pleasure Rookie Amateur HS Equitation Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 50 12 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 25 8 Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 2 2 Colossally Cool Olivia Carson 23.5 5 Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure Youth Horsemanship Good Mr Jiggs Kathy Neal 4 4 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 43.5 15 Lost My Gray Natasha Tienhaara 3 3 Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 35 14 Rookie Amateur Horsemanship A Western Image Julianna Lambright 24 4 Lopins Raisin Kane Sara Larsen 16.5 5 Youth Trail Goodness Im Good Kayla Harris 18 9 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 57 15 Macs Sugar Daddy Suzan Iverson 16 10 Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 54 14 Rookie Amateur Trail A Western Image Julianna Lambright 19 4 Dang Near Dun Mackenzie Crittenden 25.5 11 Youth Western Riding Hotrods Star Allison Ritson 15 5 In Zippos Image Too Taytum Allen 15 11 Oakies Asset Linda Howerton 11 5 A Western Image Julianna Lambright 4 4 Youth Aged Geldings Youth Reining One Steady Promis Paige Benson 33 9 Shamrock Shine Amy Farley 3 3 Sweet Dun Surprise Tailor Benson 18.5 9 Codys Vision Savannah Christensen 1 1

Year-End Results 39 Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows

Youth Ranch Riding Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 96 17 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 73 15 Romans Jackoline Mikayla Marbach 15 11 Gangster Moneymaker Keiran Wold 10.5 3 Level 1 Youth Horsemanship Walk Trot Shamrock Shine Amy Farley 3 3 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 10 8 Youth Barrel Racing Swellegent Elegance Emily Gratchner 10 7 Triple T Trevor Alicia Kiyonaga 4 4 Level 1 Youth Trail Youth Pole Bending Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 85.5 17 Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 80 22 Triple T Trevor Alicia Kiyonaga 4 4 Plenty Of Impulsion Sophie Gratchner 70 15 Level 1 Youth Aged Mares Level 1 Youth Trail Walk Trot Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 26 15 Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 16 5 Kissed Me On Impulse Katie Gratchner 17 8 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 1 3 Plenty Of Impulsion Sophie Grathner 11 7 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 6 5 Level 1 Youth Performance Mares Level 1 Youth Western Riding Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 8 4 Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 10 10 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 7 7 Zippos Old Opal Ainsley Iwersen 4 4 Level 1 Youth Reining Level 1 Youth Aged Geldings Shamrock Shine Amy Farley 7 7 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 39.5 14 Level 1 Youth Ranch Riding Sweet Dun Surprise Tailor Benson 26 10 Romans Jackoline Mikalah Marbach 17 11 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 25 14 Gangster Moneymaker Keiran Wold 9 4 Level 1 Youth Performance Geldings Shamrock Shine Amy Farley 7 7 Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 17 13 Rookie Youth Showmanship Ima Good Ridder Ashleigh Anderson 15 8 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 75 16 CharliesGotHappyFeet Serena Sphuler 10.5 3 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 68 15 Level 1 Youth Showmanship One Steady Promis Paige Benson 55.5 15 Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 142 17 Rookie Youth HUS Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 139.5 22 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 15.5 5 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 135.5 22 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 6 3 Level 1 Youth HUS Ima Good Ridder Ashleigh Anderson 4 4 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 62 15 Rookie Youth HS Equitation Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 62 16 Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 6 4 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 44 15 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 4 2 Level 1 Youth HS Equitation Zippos Old Opal Ainsley Iwersen 4 4 Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 60.5 16 Rookie Youth Western Pleasure Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 45.5 14 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 54 14 One Steady Promis Paige Benson 22 14 Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 23.5 5 Level 1 Youth Western Pleasure Mama Can Dance Morgan Cummings 19 11 BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 137.5 22 Rookie Youth Horsemanship Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 129 20 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 45.5 11 Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk 88.5 16 Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 21 6 Level 1 Youth W Pl Walk Trot Dressed To Jet Bingaman 18.5 5 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 10 1 Rookie Youth Trail Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 4 3 Nuthin But Doubles Rachel Hoopman 24.5 10 Level 1 Youth Horsemanship BCM Legendary Asset Chiana McInelly 20 11 Sterling Coupe Taylor Johnson 16 9 Dressed To Jet Claira Bingaman 1 00 18

40 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Class Name Pts sHows Class Name Pts sHows WT Showmanship 10 and under WT Horsemanship 10 and under Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 19.5 15 Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 15 13 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 6.5 4 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 14 4 Diamond Emily Gratchner 2 2 Shockingly A Good Bar Emily Gratchner 4 3 WT Western Pleasure 10 and under WT Trail 10 and under Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 13 13 Swellegant Elegance Emily Gratchner 9 9 Shockingly A Good Bar Emily Gratchner 11 5 SS Skipin In Shadows Rylee Snodgrass 9.5 4

high points / all-arounds / special awards

Junior All – Around Rookie Reserve High Point Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick Oakies Asset Linda Howerton Junior Reserve All Around Youth All-Around Sophies Sleeping In Melissa Sexton In Zippos Image Too Tay t u m Al l e n Senior All-Around Youth Reserve All-Around KC Smokin Hot Betty Karna Colby Dressed to Jet Claira Bingaman Senior Reserve All Around Level 1 Youth All-Around In Zippos Image Too Tay t u m Al l e n Barneys Investment McKenna Quirk Amateur Select All-Around Level 1 Reserve All-Around Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick Dressed to Jet Claira Bingaman Amateur Select Reserve All-Around Rookie Youth High Point Fan Appeal Suzanne Sherick BCM Legendary Asset ChianaMcInelly Amateur All-Around Rookie Reserve High Point Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen NuthinBut Doubles Rachel Hoopman Amateur Reserve All-Around Hi Point Halter Horses I Luv Lucy Lou Marissa Siemens Hi Point Halter Mare: Very Shady Karna Colby Hi Point Halter Gelding: Don’t Stop Dreaming Suzanne Sherick Level 1 Amateur All-Around Hi Point Halter Stallion: Ellusive Gunslinger Karna Colby Clearly Ima Good Bar Hannah Iwersen Level 1 Amateur Reserve All-Around Whitney Pine MaralynnRehbein Rookie Amateur High Point Dang Near Dun MacKenzie Crittenden

Year-End Results 41 and Idaho Quarter Horse Youth Association (IQHYA) Show & Contest Rules & Point System

As of Oct. 14, 2016 appearing on the IQHA membership card, no points will be earned for that class. General Show & Contest Rules: 3. Horse owner/and or lessee, as specified on the registration papers, 1. American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Show Division rules must be a member in good standing of IQHA. Horses registered in apply in all classes, according to the current year AQHA Official Rule partnership, ranch or corporation, must have an IQHA membership Book. in exactly that same name. Membership fees must by paid before any 2. All individual shows’ entries and procedures are set by the show man- earned points will be accrued. agement of that particular approved show. Exhibitors are expected to 4. The IQHA shall use the official IQHA Point System for year-end be familiar with each show’s published rules. awards with points counting one point for each horse in class. Points 3. There will be a $35 collection fee added for any check returned to chart is included with these rules. IQHA by the bank. 5. Points in the Amateur and Novice Amateur divisions will be awarded 4. The exhibitor is responsible for all errors on all entry forms and result- on a one horse, one exhibitor basis. An Amateur or Novice Amateur ing AQHA fines from such errors. may win two awards in one class if they exhibited two horses in that 5. The original or photocopy of registration papers must be presented class. with all entry forms. 6. Points will be accrued from November 1 through October 31 of each 6. All exhibitors must have a current AQHA card. Show management year. Any show held after October 31 will be counted for the following must inspect the card or a photocopy of the card. You may purchase year’s awards. AQHA or AQHYA memberships, permits or competition cards at 7. Exhibitors or owners with outstanding debts owed to any division or the show office. the association will not be entitled to year-end awards. Awards and future memberships will be withheld until such debts are paid in full. No Show Approvals: points will be accrued until financial obligations have been corrected, 1. Show approval requests must be completed and returned to IQHA no points will not be retroactively accrued during this time. later than 120 days prior to the requested show dates. A list of classes 8. Results of shows and IQHA standings will be published in our official may be attached. publication and/or our official website at http://www.idahoqha.com. 2. Any organization may request IQHA approval. These requests must 9. Awards will be made to first, second, and third in each class offered in meet all IQHA request for approval standards and will be considered five or more approved shows. on an individual basis by the Show & Contest Committee. The Show 10. To qualify for an award, a horse must be shown in at least one IQHA & Contest Committee will have 15 days from receipt of request to approved show held within the boundaries of the state of Idaho. The review and notify the applicant of status. Notification of approval or horse must earn a minimum number of ten (10) IQHA points and denial must be sent to applicant via writing, either in printed letter or must have been shown under at least one more judge than the total email. number of judges offered at the largest approved IQHA show circuit. 3. Each approved show will pay $1.00 per class entry for all IQHA ap- Example: if the largest IQHA approved circuit offers four judges, then proved classes to IQHA Show & Contest Division within ten (10) the minimum number of shows needed to qualify for year-end awards days of the last day of the show. This payment must be accompanied will be five (5). by a complete set of class results and class sheets to show which horses 11. Points from 100% of the shows will be counted. were actually exhibited in the class. These fees shall be held in reserve 12. If a horse showing in halter or performance is sold during the show for the purchase of year-end awards. season, the new owner has fourteen (14) days from the recorded date 4. If fees from previous year are not paid in full prior to the date of re- of sale to become a member of IQHA for the points to continue accru- quest for approval (120 days prior to proposed show date) of the cur- ing. In the event the new owner does not become a member, the current year’s proposed show, the approval request will be denied. rent points will be considered for year-end awards and no additional points will be added. Year-End Awards: 13. Unless an agreement to the contrary is placed on file with the Execu- 1. Before accruing year-end award points, all exhibitors must hold cur- tive Secretary of IQHA, any award will be made to the owner or lessee, rent and in good standing IQHA and AQHA membership cards. whichever might apply, on record with AQHA as of the last day of the Where appropriate, each exhibitor must also hold appropriate AQHA show season. competition division card or permit. 14. Grand and reserve points count for halter classes but not for all- 2. Only points earned in IQHA approved shows and classes will count around awards. for year-end awards. An annual nomination form, copy of registration 15. A maximum amount of seven hundred dollars ($700) of these nomi- papers, and fee of $10.00 per horse must be received by the member- nation fees will be paid to the appointed points keeper for the year. ship director before points will begin accruing. In the event of the Any additional monies from the nomination fees shall be added to the name of the exhibitor on a show results form differs from the name year-end award funds.

42 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Special Awards: 5. To be eligible for the above awards, the horse or exhibitor must earn a 1. All categories shall be as defined in the current AQHA handbook. minimum of ten (10) IQHA points in each of these categories (or divisions). 2. High Point Halter: Open division only. Mare, Stallion and Gelding. Awards are based on a one horse, one exhibitor basis. All points earning classes The horse winning Grand Champion in the sex division will receive will be counted. Exhibitor must hold appropriate AQHA membership card. the same number of points as the largest class in the sex division. 6. Breeder of the Year: Award based on total points earned in all approved Example: If there are 12 horses in the largest sex division class, the classes except any class judged on the exhibitor rather than the horse. To be Grand Champion horse would receive 15 points. The Reserve Cham- considered for this award, exhibitors must indicate the breeder of the horse on pion Horse would receive 14 points, according to IQHA point system. the IQHA nomination form. The breeder must be a member of IQHA and a Only Grand and Reserve points will count toward this award. resident of the State of Idaho. Points will be accumulated from date of receipt 3. High Point Performance Horse: recognition given in each sex division: by the IQHA membership director of the breeder’s IQHA membership. Only open stallion, gelding, mare. Points earned in Halter classes will not points from AQHA approved classes in IQHA approved shows will count. count toward this award. There will be no Reserve High Point given Owners and exhibitors of horses whose points are to be counted must be mem- in this category. bers of IQHA prior to points accruing. ** 4. If entries and funds are sufficient the following categories these awards 7. Idaho Bred: Horses must have been bred by an Idaho resident, as shown may be awarded: on registration papers and the current owner must be a member in good stand- A. Open Junior All-Around and Reserve Junior All-Around ing of IQHA. No reserve will be awarded in this category. This award is to be B. Open Senior All-Around and Reserve Senior All-Around calculated by the highest class of total points, earned by an Idaho bred horse. C. Amateur All-Around and Reserve Amateur All-Around Youth points, Amateur pints or Open points all count separately toward this D. Amateur Select All-Around and Reserve Amateur award and cannot be combined. ** Select All-Around 8. Sire of the Year: Award given to the owner of the sire whose get have E. Novice Amateur All-Around and Reserve Novice earned the most points in IQHA approved shows. Sire owners must be a mem- Amateur All-Around* ber in good standing of IQHA, In addition, owners of horses whose points are F. Rookie Amateur All-Around and Reserve Rookie to be counted toward this award must also be members in good standing of Amateur All-Around IQHA. Points will begin accruing after receipt by the IQHA membership di- G. Youth All-Around and Reserve Youth All-Around rector of all owners’ membership. ** H. Novice Youth All-Around and Novice Youth * Novice Amateur exhibitors must earn ten (10) IQHA points in each of two categories. Reserve All-Around ** Special considerations for these awards e may be made by the Show and Contest Commit- I. Rookie Youth All Around and Rookie Youth tee for these awards. Special considerations may include: number of get exhibited across Reserve All-Around the state, number of high-point classes get are exhibited in, etc.

IQHA/IQHYA POINT SYSTEM 1 point for each horse in class plus AQHA points earned

Horses In Class 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 1st 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 30 5 5 2nd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 28 5 5 5 5 5 3rd 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 26 5 5 5 5 5 4th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 16 18 19 20 21 22 24 5 5 5 5 5 5th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 5 5 5 5 5 6th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 7th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8th 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Show & Contest Rules 43 44 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual IQHA Hall of Fame Honoring Three Members of Idaho’s Equine Legacy

1. Irene wilson Well-Rounded Barrel Racer and Horsewoman

From Rodeo News, October 15 2013, by Lily Weinacht. Used by Permission. Photos Courtesy Irene Wilson

rene Wilson is one of only a handful of women to be inducted into the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame. She rodeoed with the Idaho Cowboys Associa- Ition in 1959, the first year that the ICA would present a saddle to the barrel racing champion. Irene was determined to be that champion. “I had never won a saddle, and I wanted a saddle,” Irene said. Married with two children, Irene rodeoed on the weekends, sometimes bringing her two sons with her. “I had an old Ford pickup. My youngest son was one and a half and my oldest son was three. We only had room for the horse in the bed of the pickup, with a suitcase on one side of him and the diapers on the other.” At that time, many people transported their horses in their pickup beds as it was more affordable than hauling a horse trailer. Irene’s dedication paid off. She was the first woman to win a saddle in the ICA and was the 1959 barrel racing champion. While Irene grew up with horses, she did not begin barrel racing until her twenties. Born in 1935 in the mining town of Pearl, Idaho, Irene grew up living in both Pearl and Star, Idaho. Her parents, Fred and Irene Turner, owned a ranch and grew hay in Star, and Irene’s father also worked in the mines of Pearl. When Irene was 6 years old, her father decided that she and her older sister, Mary, should begin trick roping. “My dad brought home two ropes and said ‘you girls are going to learn to rope.’ And we did, an hour a day whether we wanted to or not,” Irene remembered. The sisters performed their trick roping act in Idaho with the Roser, Moody, and Kershner Rodeo Producers, and in Oregon with the Roland Hyde Rodeo Producer. Irene recalled that she didn’t find trick roping on the horses enjoyable at all. “It was scary,” she said. “There were always nerves right before you went on.” When Irene was about 15, her sister married and went on to train horses with her husband. The rodeo act split up, Irene’s father wanted her to start competing in cow cutting. “I didn’t like it, but my dad did,” Irene said. After several years of cutting, Irene was anxious to move on. By this time she was married and in her early twenties. She began competing in barrel racing and pole bending in the IGRA (Idaho Girl’s Rodeo Association). Irene was self-taught. At that time they took movies instead of photographs of Irene barrel racing so that she could watch what she was doing. In the 1950s, Quarter Horses were being introduced in Idaho, and Irene bought a gelding named Candy Bill. They were a talented team, and won the IGRA barrels and poles from 1957 through 1959. Irene also tried out for Snake River Stampede Rodeo Queen for five years. While out of nearly 50 contestants Irene never won the title, she was runner-up several years. “It was more fun to not be queen,” she said. “After the contest, they

IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 45 took all the girls, three to a convertible, and went to every town from Ontario [Oregon], to Mountain Home [Idaho]. We went to every town at a certain time and they were ready for us. They’d give us ice cream or Coke, whatever we wanted. Then the new queen would stand up and say something about the rodeo. It was a big advertisement for the rodeo.” It was after winning the ICA saddle in 1959 that Irene decided to quit ro- deoing. She was married to her second husband, Bert Wilson, and her two sons Dan and John were old enough to start their own activities. However, Irene admitted that she didn’t want them to rodeo. “I knew they weren’t going to rope, and I didn’t want them to ride roughstock.” Instead, they began showing Quarter Horses, which they continued to do more than 10 years. When Dan graduated high school in 1974, he went to Alaska to get a job in the fishing industry and John went with him. After their sons had left home, Irene and Bert were no longer showing horses. Although Bert worked as a policeman and Irene was a secretary and dispatcher for a trucking company, they needed a hobby to occupy their weekends. “We fished for a year, but we were at loose ends,” Irene said. Instead, they became involved with horse racing in Emmett, Idaho. Soon they branched out to races in Portland, Spokane and even Phoenix. The husband-and-wife team raised and trained their race horses, standing two studs and occasionally buying other prospective horses. Bert passed away in 1997, but Irene continued to race horses with the help of her two granddaughters, Tanya and Samantha Tackitt.

46 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual In 1999, Irene’s mare Irish Staff won the prestigious Idaho Cup race, a race for which only 10 of the best racehorses in Idaho qualify. Following her win, Irene retired from horse racing. Irene’s son, Dan, was now running petting zoos and he asked Irene to start a pony ring with him. She traveled with 16 ponies, but that became such a hassle that she decided to open a farm on her 10 acres in Star. The pony ring and petting zoo became specifically a place for kindergartners, as well as children with disabilities, to visit. The children were given hay rides around the zoo, where they saw a zebra, a camel, emus, reindeer, sheep and more than 10 breeds of horses. In 2010, Irene sold the petting zoo and pony ring, which is still in operation. She continues to live in Star. Irene is a director for the Idaho Horse Council and is on the Idaho Horse Expo committee. While she doesn’t ride anymore, two of her great-granddaughters ride with the EhCapa Bareback Riders, and Irene travels with the group throughout the summer. EhCapa performed in honor of her induction into the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame at the Gooding Pro Rodeo. “Looking back, it seems like I’ve done something new about every 10 years,” Irene said with a laugh. “I wonder what I’ll do in the next few years.” Q

IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 47 2. Kip Didericksen Idaho Jockey Extraordinaire

Interview From Speedhorse, 2014, by Amy Haysler. daho jockey Kip Didericksen won five national Quarter Horse titles between Was there another jockey that you admired growing up? 1986 and 1992, and is a member of the IQHA’s hall of fame. In 1990, he Q: I always wanted to be a rider. Steve Treasure actually lived with us and Itopped the AQHA leading jockey’s list, with earnings of $2.8 million and an went to California to be a big-name rider. But, I wouldn’t say I admired him. He was 18-percent win percentage. He is also one of only a couple jockeys to have won someone who gave me inspiration. When I arrived in California, I had never even the All American Futurity and the Champion of Champions in the same year. heard of Danny Cardoza. However, when I got riding with Danny, he was definitely A Q&A by Amy Haysler from June 2014 SPEEDHORSE follows: a rider I wanted to be like. He was an amazing rider. When were you first introduced to Quarter Horse racing? You rode AQHA Supreme Race Horse and 3-time Q: I was raised in a racetrack family. My dad trained race horses and had Q: champion Corona Chick in all but two of her starts. good jockeys around like Steve Treasure and Johnny Ward. My dad had good horses She has gone on to become the all-time leading dam of money and riders all the time. I wanted to be a jockey from the time I could walk. earners and has produced top sires, including Corona Cartel. How would you describe her disposition? Your dad, Duayne, is now general manager at Les Bois I wasn’t really around her on the ranch, but they said she was a bugger, that Q: Park. What role did his career play in your decision to she bucked and was tough to break. But once we worked her, and I was the one to become a jockey? work her at the ranch, it changed her whole mood. She was kind and gentle and Absolutely none. The training and lifestyle at the racetrack were more influential just amazingly fast. On the track, Corona Chick was a little nervous getting in and are what made me want to be a rider. Honestly, if he would have been general the gates and she had some problems. If Frank [Corona Chick’s trainer] had her manager from the time I was a kid, I might not have had any desire to be a jockey. problems taken care of, she was pretty calm and collected. But, she was fast and That is the ugly part of the industry. Having to please the horsemen, the public and could not leave the gates fast enough. Even with her soreness as a two-year-old, the political end is tough, but my dad loves it. she still outran all of them as easy as breaking sticks. It wasn’t until she was three

48 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 49 that she started slowing down. What is interesting about Corona Chick is she was because of me, but because they were the best horses in the race. There were other actually meant to be a claimer. She wasn’t supposed to be a stakes horse. We knew jockeys who were much better riders than I was. she was better than the cheap horses. Her trainer, Frank Monteltone, specialized in claiming horses, but she was working way too fast. She was a beautiful horse, so What did you love most about being a jockey? we didn’t run her for the claim tag. Q: The competition. I was very competitive. That was probably how I beat the better riders. I am 5’10”, which is tall for a jockey. I actually had seizures from Was there ever a time when Corona Chick ever not eating. I learned my body well enough to know when I needed to get to a refrig- Q: surprised you on the track? erator to get something in me so I wouldn’t have a seizure. I worked very hard to be The day she surprised me was in her final race when she got beat. I didn’t think there. I was there to win, not run second or third. there was a horse alive that could beat her. Do you currently have any involvement in the industry? For 22 years you held the record as the only jockey to Q: I go to the horse races once in a while and I stay in contact with Joe Q: win the All American and the Champion of Champions Badilla. I try to keep track of him and watch if he’s riding again. in the same year, until Ramon Sanchez completed the same feat in 2012. How does it feel to know that in the 41-year [now 44- In what ways have you seen the industry change over the year] history of both races running, only two jockeys have been Q: years? able to with both of Quarter Horse racing’s most prestigious I think the Spanish influence is the biggest change that I have seen. races in the same year? Blessed. I was the leading rider in the nation from 86 to ‘92 and I still know What advice would you give to a young person trying to I wasn’t the best rider out there. I was just smarter. I treated it as a business and Q: get involved in the industry? treated the owners and trainers with respect and got on the best horses. It really didn’t Gallop with the guys at the track. Work harder than them and recognize your have much to do with my riding. I was able to ride Refrigerator and Dash For Speed mistakes, because you are going to make them. You have to have a good work ethic in those two races. Honestly, if you put any rider from the jocks room on them, they and you need to be at the track in the morning, whether you are going to gallop or not. still would have won. I was smart enough to know that these horses were not winning Kip now lives in Idaho as a real estate investor and grandfather. Q

50 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 51 52 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual 3. Dean Oliver Famous Roping Cowboy

ean Oliver, 87, of Greenleaf, Idaho (near Nampa), is an 11-time world At 16, he and his brother slipped into the Snake River Stampede rodeo one champion cowboy and inductee into at least seven halls of fame in the night, as they couldn’t afford to pay admission, an event that inspired him to DNorthwest and beyond. Born Nov. 17, 1929, in Dodge City, Kansas, become a calf roper. the young Oliver’s family moved to Idaho in the 1930s. “You can’t imagine how appealing that life seemed to me,” Oliver recollected Oliver has been inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame (1963), to the Idaho Press. “I was in awe of the cowboys and the free, unconfined life the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame (1979), the Idaho Hall of Fame, the Idaho Ath- they led. That night, Dale and I snuck in to see the rodeo. I watched a little guy letic Hall of Fame, the Pendleton Round Up Hall of Fame (1996), the Ellens- wearing glasses win $300 in calf roping. That seemed like $3,000 to me sitting burg Rodeo Hall of Fame (1997) and the St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame (2002). there broke and hungry and wearing second-hand clothes. I figured, if that little Oliver’s father Verne, a private pilot who ran an air service catering to Idaho guy could do it, so could I.” hunters in the backcountry, died in a tragic plane wreck at age 39, leaving Dean’s The following year, he saved up $50 working farm-to-farm and bought mother Vesper to raise him and his six siblings (he was born fifth of seven). an old plug horse to ride in the rodeo parade, in order to get a free ticket Despite health and breathing problems, which limited his activities in school. to the rodeo. A few years later, after marrying Martha Reisenstein, buying This, as well as an Elmer Fudd-like speech impediment, caused him to feel a a roping horse and practicing during his free time working at a Merid- bit of a social outcast. He dreamed of being a rodeo cowboy while focusing ian Dairy, he began his rodeo career, starting with amateur rodeos in the on this homework. In ninth grade, though, he quit school to help supplement Treasure Valley. the family income, working on a dairy farm, milking, haying and doing general “To be in the rodeo takes a lot of hard work and years and years of prac- farm chores. tice,” Oliver told Idaho Public Television for Idaho, A Portrait. “I started when

IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 53 I was 20 years old and by the time I was 25 was roping pretty well. It took have children in school, you have to settle for having them with you only during a lot of trying, a lot of mistakes, and a lot of relearning things I had learned the summer months.” wrong before I became good enough to compete against anyone. There was a Oliver roped all through the 1950s, then branched out into other disciplines guy around here named Jake Dyer who showed me a few of the right things. in the ‘60s, winning World Champion All-Around Cowboy three years in a You learn as you go and pick up things from watching other guys. You have row, 1963-1965. In 1964 he won his seventh world calf roping title, tying him to pay your dues.” with the legendary Toots Mansfield of Texas. Beating that record seemed out Oliver did indeed pay his dues, practicing whenever he could. A local cattle- of reach, as he placed runner up in 1965 and 1966, but in 1969 the 39-year- man Johnny Marsing allowed him to practice on his calves for 10 percent of his old Oliver came back to win his eighth title and set a new earnings record of winnings. This, plus some unfair rules and experiences on the amateur circuit, $38,118 in one event. encouraged him to go professional in the fall of 1952 at 23 years old. He won In addition to winning every major rodeo in the West, Oliver won calf rop- calf roping at his first pro rodeo, held in Jerome, Idaho, and never looked back, ing at the Snake River Stampede 10 different years, and is an eight-time cham- immediately placing second in Albuqueque, New Mexico, where all the big- pion at the Caldwell Night Rodeo. Starting in 1990, he joined the Snake River name ropers competed. At this time, he was riding borrowed horses for a cut Stampede’s board of directors as a way to give back to the sport and community. of the winnings, but a $1,700 earnings bundle at a Denver rodeo allowed him After his last world title, he started phasing out of competition in the arena to buy a good horse there for $1,750, although getting it back to Idaho in a in favor of another sport, golf. He found his hand-eye coordination gained makeshift trailer was a challenge. in his career served him well on the course, although he admitted to having Balancing his work and passion with family was a challenge. He and his wife an unorthodox swing. He started playing in tournaments and winning, set- had five daughters, but his time on the rodeo circuit limited his time with them ting course records at Broadmore Country Club in Nampa (an impressive 61 when he was young, one of his few regrets. strokes), Warm Springs in Boise (63), Plantation Country Club in Boise (64), “You’ve got to have an understanding family who is behind you,” Oliver told and Blue Lakes Country Club in Twin Falls (66). Idaho Public Television. “If they’re not, it puts too much pressure on you to Oliver now lives on a small ranch near Greenleaf, Idaho, with his wife Mar- win. Nobody can win consistently that way. Every time you go out, you can’t be tha, and is a proud grandparent and great-grandparent. He still plays golf and having those kind of worries on your mind, you just can’t hack it. When you gin with his friends in the course clubhouse. Q

54 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual IQHA Hall of Fame Spotlight 55 Idaho Quarter Horse Racing Division Year-End Awards

Photos by Erin McBride

2016 Idaho Cup Futurity Results 2nd Runner-Up: Rumpled Britches Owner: Edward & Von Zae Mcnelis A Cartel Hustle Rtm Stables, Chapple, Wasia Js Blaze Away Jeff Steadman Champion 2-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Mick Lovin Broc Gilstrap Makinproudmoves Owner: Xg Bar Racing Llc Jess Vista Bob & Scott Giltner Kipassured Bob & Scott Giltner 1st Runner-Up: A Cartel Hustle Owner: Larry Chapple, Dick Wasia & Rtm Stables Llc Running Arons Bob & Scott Giltner Cm Partners In Crime Randy Dickerson 2nd Runner-Up: Bos On Time Owner: Mark & Peggy Brown 2016 Idaho Cup Derby Results Champion 3-Year-Old Filly Rtm Moonshine Rtm Stables Sparklin Cartel Owner: Les & Darla Barlow Show Me Bofum Bob & Scott Giltner Favoritesixes Bob & Scott Giltner 1st Runner-Up: Rtm Moonshine Owner: Susan Hanson Sparklin Cartel Les & Darla Barlow Snow In Corona Lee Rodgers & Raymond Mcgee 2nd Runner-Up: Snow In Carona Owner: Lee Rodgers & Raymond Mcgee Theart Tripwire Jackie Ore This Is The End Bob & Scott Giltner Champion 3-Year-Old Adda Cab A Neil & Jeri Harris Gelding/Stallion 2016 Bitterroot Futurity Results Pappadeux Owner: Janet Tebay-Dahms Long Lost Buddy Rtm Stables, B. Mckinney & R. Gardner 1st Runner-Up: Mahoney N Tacklebery Ben Peterson Show Me Bofum Owner: Scott or Bob Giltner Jb Corona Heart B. Mckinney & Rtm Stables 2nd Runner-Up: Bannister Denny & Sandy Weigt Adda Cab A Owner: Neil & Jere Harris A Cartel Hustle Rtm Stables, L. Chappel & D. Wasia Champion Aged Mare Doctor Fantastic Bob & Scott Giltner One Sweet Fool K. Woolf & R. Hartline Dk The Nacho Lady Owner: Don Knopp 1st Runner-Up: 2016 Bitterroot Derby Results T Heart Tabby Owner: Jackie Ore Magic Moment Blues Robin Dunn, Larry Chappel & Rtm Stables 2nd Runner-Up: Coronas Fast Game Ben Mckinney & Rtm Stables Nurse Hawkinson Owner: Dan Moon Zoomin For Spuds Jim Walker Champion Aged Gelding/Stallion Rtm Moonshine Rtm Stables First Prize Chicks Five Livestock Company Kd Morrison Owner: Shauna Dunn Love To Reason Br Cmh Welding Llc Wait Rtm Stables & Carol Mckinney 2016 Iqha Year End Awards Horse Of TheY ear: Makinproudmoves Owner: Xg Bar Racing Inc Outstanding Idaho Bred: Zoomin For Spuds Owner: Jim Walker Breeder Of TheY ear Bob & Scott Giltner Owner Of TheY ear Bob & Scott Giltner Trainer Of TheY ear Mark Hanson Special Recognition Awards Bh Lisas Boy Owner :Bill Hoburg Time For Jess Owner: Spackman Racing Kissed By An Eagle Owner: Mark & Peggy Brown Champion 2-Year-Old Filly Cm Partners In Crime Owner: Randy Dickerson 1st Runner-Up Hadtobebasic Owner: Denny Whitaker & David New Bold

56 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Quarter Horse Racing 57 Living the Dream

58 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual A moment in the spotlight with Idaho’s Own Million Dollar Rider, Jake Telford

By Erin McBride worn out and tired”! Jake got his first taste of training horses from Bob Johnson. Photos by Big Daddy Photography From there he started riding a bit for Dan Roeser, and did the roping events on his horses at some of the AQHA shows. He liked how broke the reined cow ake Telford was the 2016 Open Bridle World Champion at the NRCHA horses were and really just started wanting to ride and train them to make the Snaffle Bit Futurity and the 2015 Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Winner along rope horses better! “I decided to buy my own 2 year old and train it for the cow Jwith many more championships over the last several years. In 2011 Jake horse events”. And from there the customers started coming. Jake had realized joined the elite group of Million Dollar Riders, as one of the youngest to do that training and showing the reined cow horses provided a much more lucra- so. As this is being written, he is in Fort Worth Texas competing for the 2017 tive option than just training rope horses. “The reined cow horses seemed to stay NRCHA World’s Greatest Horseman. in the barn in training longer and more consistently than the rope horses, who Jake and Jessie Telford own and operate Telford Training, located on Chick- would just be in for 30 or 60 days. Those reiners would stay in training all year en Dinner Road in Caldwell, Idaho. They have two daughters, Shawny, 11, and long!” “I still love to team rope, but it definitely doesn’t pay very well. Riding Sierra, 10, who compete in junior rodeos in barrels, poles, goat tying and break- reined cow horses is the closest you can get to that and still have as much fun.” away roping. Jessie’s passion is training barrel horses, and she has also shown a His first reined cow horse check for $110 was in 1999 during an Idaho few cowhorses. It is truly a family affair! Reined Cow Horse Association Open Hackamore class at the Caldwell Night Jake was born in Utah where his mother raised, trained and showed Paint Rodeo. He then earned the total of $4,001 in 2000, and the money kept mul- horses, with many APHA supreme champions in her resume. He grew up, in tiplying in subsequent years. Now Jake has been one of the NRCHA’s highest his words “a show brat”, where he was jokingly bribed and forced into riding and money earning riders for multiple years. He has topped the charts since 2008 showing for her occasionally. He also spent much of his time in southern ID, and became one of only 12 Million Dollar Riders in 2011. Jake had not for- where his father had a farming and ranch operation. While horses were not a mally worked under any professionals, but he found an early mentor in Annie huge part of the farm, his uncle would take him in the summers to rope with Reynolds. She has had the greatest impact on his training abilities, by using her Bob & Barry Johnson where he attended their team roping schools. Bob would knowledge and introducing Jake to many of the great trainers, like Ted Robin- have him ride a few of his horses as well because “my poor old mare would get son, Todd Bergen, and John Roeser, to name a few. Ever gracious, Telford gives

Jake Telford 59 credit to several of his mentors. “There are so many people who have been with me from the beginning. Ted Robinson has been my herd help guy since my first show at Reno. Dan Roeser has also been in my corner from the very beginning and is one of my best friends and biggest supporters, and Anne Reynolds has also helped me so much. They are all invaluable to me,” he said. Some of Jake Telford’s Career Highlights include: • NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion • NRCHA Open Bridle World Champion • NRCHA Open Two Rein World Champion • AQHA Sr. Working Cow Horse Reserve World Champion • NRCHA Million Dollar Rider Telford won the 2015 Snaffle Bit Futurity on a horse named Starlight Kisses, owned by a customer Telford has worked with for several years, Nancy Craw- ford Hall of Holy Cow Performance Horses in California. Coming off their victory at the 2015 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Telford again stepped onto a Holy Cow horse to compete for the 2016 World’s Greatest Horseman at the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in Texas. Hes Shinettes CD (CD Olena X Sheza Shinette) and Telford came in fifth in a pen with the top horses and riders in the sport. In the World’s Greatest Horseman, it is all about one horse, one rider and one very impressive title. In one bit, horses compete in four contests: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and cow work. Jake and the 2007 Palo- mino Quarter Horse Stallion also known as “Spencer”, with lifetime earnings of over $170,000, are competing in this same event together again in 2017. Jake is also showing another Holy Cow horse there at the 2017 Celebration of Champions, Shinettes Starlight in the Open Derby, along with his Open Bridle entry, Lena’s Buddy Nic owned by Bitterroot Springs Ranch. Jake feels very fortunate to have the horses and owners that he has. He keeps between 25 and 30 horses in training that are from all over—California, Texas, New Mexico and Canada. He also has a lot of local customers that have been with him for a long time. In addition to the support he has enjoyed in the industry, Jake humbly believes success is dependent on a lot of hard work and resiliency. As his hard work over the past decade is certainly paying off, he is quick to show appreciation for the family, friends, customers, and sponsors he has acquired along the way. He also believes his greatest support is that which comes from his immediate family. “First and foremost, I hope to be remembered as a good husband, a friend and a family man… and then a horse trainer after that,” he said. “I have a beautiful wife that is the backbone of my business, and I couldn’t do what I do without her. I also have two wonderful daughters- Shawny and Sierra. I guess the three of them are really the reason I work so hard—because I want things to be good for them.” As for the future, when asked if being located in the somewhat weather challenged state of Idaho was cause to move to anytime soon, Jake replied “Absolutely not! We love Idaho, and have family and community ties and so many friends here”. Besides training and showing reined cow horses, Jake serves on the Board of Directors for the NRCHA, and was a 2016 Executive Committee Mem- ber, and also the Show and Nominating Committee Chairperson. Telford also serves on the Board of Directors for the local Idaho Reined Cow Horse As- sociation, an organization affiliated with the NRCHA. “I’ve been on the board for as long as I’ve shown reined cow horses,” Telford said. “That’s about 10 years. I served as president and now I work as a director as part of a group that makes shows happen. “The board members are all owners and trainers. This is our livelihood. We all help out. “ Jake will be teaching locally at the 2017 Idaho Reined Cow Horse Associa- tion’s Triple Threat Clinic along with Annie Reynolds and Wade Reaney on May 13-14, 2017 at the Why Worry Ranch in King Hill ID. The IRCHA website has all the information. Q

60 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Two Local Youth Named As Recipients of AQHA Scholarships

Introducing Hannah Iwerson Local American Quarter Horse enthusiast, Hannah Iwerson of Middleton, Idaho has recently been named as an American Quarter Horse Region 1 Scholarship Recipient. The AQHA Region 1 Schol- arship Program awards outstanding members for their dedication to higher education. Recipients are selected based on academic achievements, financial need, references and participation in the equine-related activities. Iwerson is the 20-year-old daughter of Kevin & Sara Iwerson of Middleton, Idaho. She will be attending Boise State University in the fall. As a recipient of the AQHA, Region 1 Scholarship Iwerson has been involved in the Boise State Honors College, Boise State Pre-Med Club and the American Lung Association. For the past two years, Iwerson has been on the Deans’ List of the Boise State College of Health Sciences. She is an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Youth Association, the Idaho Quarter Horse Association and past member of the Idaho Quarter Horse Youth Association.

Introducing Julianna M. Lambright Local American Quarter Horse enthusiast, Julianna M. Lambright, of Middleton, Idaho has recently been named as an American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarship Recipient. The Foundation’s Scholarship Program awards outstanding members for their dedication to higher education. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, references and participation in equine-related activities. Lambright is 18 years old and the daughter of Ralph & Michelle Lambright of Middleton, Idaho and will be attending Boise State University in the fall. As a recipient of the AQHA Foundation Scholarship, Lambright has been involved North Star Charter School activities. Lambright was 2016 Valedictorian, IB Diploma (pending), National Honor Society, and Di- ploma of Distinction. Lambright is an active member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Youth Association and the Idaho Quarter Horse Youth Association. She was an active member of the Leather N Lace 4H Club.

IQHA is extremely proud of these two super achievers. Congratulations Hannah & Julianna!

Scholarship Winners 61 Keeping Hooves Maintained and Bars Aligned with Proper and Consistent Trimming

by Tab Pigg, Farrier

roper trimming is vital to preventing lameness and injury for horses. Keeping a horse’s bars aligned and healthy are dependent upon trimming as well. Bars Pappear as white lines along the frog and are made up of lamina. Think of the bars like plastic straws—if you push down on the straw from the top, it stays strong and holds its form. If a straw gets too long, it will likely bend with any pressure that’s applied and become weaker. In order to keep bars aligned and healthy, hooves need to be trimmed and collected on a regular basis. Without healthy bars, a horse can develop what’s called a “stacked sole,” or worse, a bruised sole or abscess. Symptoms of Unhealthy Bars When horses show signs of lameness, it’s important that a hoof care professional ex- amines the sole to make sure the bars are aligned and visible. If either of those factors are missing, then the bars are not healthy and the hoof is not being trimmed or maintained properly. The bars essentially begin growing forward and down towards the ground, and changing directions. This causes the bars to grow into the soft tissue of the sole if left untrimmed. When the overgrown bars begin to apply pressure on the soft or horney part of the sole, it causes lameness and discomfort. Symptoms of unhealthy bars can be addressed so the condition does not get it becomes uncomfortable and prevents a horse from standing evenly. A farrier worse. Below are a few examples of some potential causes and symptoms: should be able to look at the bars to determine if they are too long, then decide Stacked Sole: When bars are too long, it causes a horse to distribute its weight whether to trim or apply pour-in pad products as needed. unevenly. Thus, the heels can become bent and the sole looks like it has a stacked If the bars are so stacked or buried that you cannot visibly see them, soft effect. Eventually, this causes sole bruising as the long bars bend into the soft tissue pour-in pad products can help to keep moisture in the hoof so that the bars of the sole. In rare cases, the bars are not visible at all and can minimize blood circu- will loosen, making them more noticeable and easier to find for trimming. lation from the pressure it applies on the soft tissue of the hoof cavity. Vettec Equi-Pak is soft enough that it will not irritate the sensitive area if the Pinched Heels: If the heels are too far forward, the heels become pinched and horse is lame. Equi-Pak is fast-setting, soft pad material that bonds directly contracted, causing the horse to bear all of its weight on its toes. If this is not treated to the sole and frog, and improves the depth of the sole. Applying pour-in in a timely manner, it can cause injury. pads can be used as a tool to loosen up the sole, making bars visible and the hoof more comfortable to stand on. Managing Bars The feet are a major aspect of a horse’s overall health. If the bars are not Several farriers have different approaches when it comes to managing bars in the maintained properly and weight is not distributed evenly, it can cause injury hoof. Some suggest removing them altogether and others do not trim the bars at all. and lameness, affecting a horse’s ability to do many daily activities. With con- For optimal hoof care, there is a happy medium. Bars should be trimmed such that sistent and proper trimming regimens, a horse will have healthy bars, be able the white lines (lamina) of the sole are always visible. In addition to being visible, it’s to stand evenly and bear weight comfortably. important that there is very little bend or deviation. Talk with your farrier or veterinarian about your horse’s bars, and how A horse needs to distribute its weight evenly so that it can land on its feet without pour-in pad materials can be a helpful tool for trimming and examining the putting stress on the toes and pinching the heels. When bars are crooked and too long, hoof cavity. Q

62 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual NORTHWEST INTERSTATE QH ASSOCIATION Welcome to the 57th Annual PRESENTS Central Washington Quarter Horse Association 2017 SHOWS & DATES AQHA Horse Show May 12, 13, and 14, 2017 May 4-7 2017 | CWQHA Shows Held at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, Moses Lake, Washington (4 Judges) Washington June 1-4, 2017 | Spring Fling QH Shows Walla Walla, Washington (4 Judges) Offering classes in all Divisions: Halter, Showmanship, June 8-11, 2017 | Spudtacular QH Shows Reining, Western, English, Ranch Riding, Caldwell, Idaho (4 Judges) Equitation, Hunter Hack, Barrels, Poles July 14-16, 2017 | Blue MT QH Shows Walla Walla, Washington (2 Judges) Approved by AQHA, IQHA and MSQHA july 27-30, 2017 | Bronze Classic QH Shows Moses Lake, Washington (4 Judges) For an entry go to the following website: Sept. 14-17, 2017 | Wine Spectacular QH Shows www.mountainstatesqha.com Lewiston, Idaho (5 Judges, 4 days) October 12-15, 2017 | Fall Festival QH Shows For more information call: Lewiston, Idaho (5 Judges, 4 Days) Darlene Chase Phone: (208) 836-5655 SHOW SECRETARY: Darlene Chase Ph 208-798-0763 1733 Alder Ave. Cell 208-305-6130 Lewiston, ID 83501 [email protected]

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63 64 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Longhorn Guest Ranch 4DTake a real trip back in time! By Erin McBride Photos by ICE Design Photography

he 4D Longhorn Guest Ranch is a dude ranch, or working guest ranch, located in the scenic moun- Ttains of Idaho approximately 65 miles north of Boise along Highway 55, and is about 20 miles south of beautiful Cascade. It is owned and operating by Brad Ford of Parma, Idaho. The ranch is comprised of about 200 acres and is sur- rounded by thousands of acres of beautiful Boise Cascade and National Forest property. Wooded slopes line the private meadow, and Ponderosas shade the riding arena throughout even the warmest part of the day. Two private ponds offer catch-and-release fishing. It’s not unusual to catch a glimpse of wildlife grazing among the longhorn cattle herd, including deer, elk, and moose. The aroma and beauty of aspens, pine and sagebrush are reminiscent of a long-ago romantic cowboy life. From the porch of one of the cozy cabins, or from the front of the spacious lodge, visitors are able to greet the new day and take in all the beauty of this truly magnificent place of natural peace and tranquility.

4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 65 The ranch offers a myriad of different trails, paths and challenges for all -rid ing abilities, a 6,500 square foot main lodge, seven individually designed cabins, bath houses for the cabins (separate for men and women), an outdoor riding arena, a lake for swimming or canoeing and a pond next to the huge campfire place. The main lodge has four guest rooms, a kitchen and dining space with a huge dining table, two fire stoves, a pool table, poker table, a karaoke box, TV and several cozy reading corners. The pioneer-style cabins are individually hand- built by Brad himself, one by one. “Over the years, they’ve just multiplied! I didn’t know I had it in me ‘cause before that I’d never built anything but a corral fence. There was definitely a learning curve!” Brad jokes. Modeled and decorated in the spirit of the old west, the private little cabins have charming names like “The Coffee Cabin”, “The Roadhouse”, “The Dynamite Shack”, “The Shady Lady” and “The Diamond Lil”. The front porch of each cabin offers views of the longhorn

66 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual Cowboy fantasizers can ride their horses through the longhorn herd, round up and move the cattle, herd the longhorns to new pasture or just enjoy watching the cows with their calves.

4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 67 68 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual 4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 69 70 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual herd, the ranch and lodge, and the surrounding meadow. This is a perfect place to watch the stars come out at night, listen to the coyotes serenade, or watch the morning mist slowly melt away at daybreak with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa. The ranch can cater to groups for corporate retreats, weddings and family re- unions, and is also perfect for small groups and families, which Brad says he enjoys the most because he likes to keep everything really personal. Some of the activities that are offered include a weekly cattle drive, guided trail rides, horsemanship skills from basic beginner riding lessons to more advanced roping and cutting lessons, team building programs and more. He frequently has people visit from faraway places such as Germany, France and Switzerland as well as from all over the United States. It was a natural transition for Brad, with his charming character and personable sense of humor, to start up the guest ranch after running the 4D Roping Arena long ago in Nampa, ID. “I was always putting on the big ropings and barbeques, and I guess I just like entertaining people and being in the public.” Brad was already making the transition in 2000-2001 by purchasing the land in Cascade, because he was aware that the landmark big old red indoor 4D Arena was to meet it’s imminent demise to make way for the Karcher on-ramp for I-84. The 4D Guest Ranch welcomes all skill levels of horsemanship from novice to experienced riders. Brad says he has no preference between taking out beginners

4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 71 or experienced horseman, because he loves and trusts all of his horses so much. “A lot of times someone who knows what they are doing real well will try to apply their training to one of my horses and this is what I tell ‘em, ‘listen, my horses only understand what I showed them, and you probably know a lot more than me, but my horses only know my way, so we need to keep the riding consistent so my horses stay sane with so many good and different riders’.” Brad really enjoys matching up the skills, abilities and personalities of each guest to one of the horses. Some guests are very ambitious and want to learn the most horsemanship techniques as they can during their stay, while others sim- ply enjoy mounting up and getting down the trail. The ranch maintains a herd of more than 40 horses, most of them Quarter Horses, which are all owned by the ranch to choose from for a maximum of 16 guests. According to Brad, all the horses have distinct personalities and characteristics that make them special and unique, and he is quick to say that he has some of the best horses anywhere. “We have everything from our vividly younger-yet-well balanced horses, to our more spirited horses, to our perfectly skilled and trained horses, to our reli- able ‘old stagers,’ to our ponies for our little guests.” And of course, people can bring their own horses along for their vacation as well if they desire. The 4D motto is, “It’s your vacation and we will adapt to your wishes and needs.” Brad says, “We will customize your vacation so that you do only what you want to do. If you want to kick back at the lodge and relax, we can arrange that! If you want more of a working vacation, there is always work

72 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual 4D Longhorn Guest Ranch 73 74 2017 Idaho Quarter Horse Annual to be done around here. We will do whatever it takes for you to get the most out of your vacation. “ During the summer, there is always plenty of cattle work to be done as there are usually more than 100 cattle on the ranch. Cowboy fantasizers can ride their horses through the longhorn herd, round up and move the cattle, herd the longhorns to new pasture or just enjoy watching the cows with their calves. They can even learn to rope a calf or doctor cattle. Participating in one of the adventurous cattle drives in late spring, when the cattle are coming off their summer range and bringing them down to the 4D ranch, is a highlight of the year. “The horses really enjoy it and you’ll love it too. It gets you off the beaten path —driving cows and calves that have their own ideas of when to stop, and where to go.” A typical example of a day at the 4D might include taking a morning ride for an hour or two, coming back to the ranch for lunch, and starting again in the afternoon for another half day ride. Packing a picnic lunch for an all day excursion through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Idaho is an option as well. Guests can ride directly through the forest and climb up a mountain to enjoy the breathtaking view on the top, trot through a blooming meadow, enjoy some cooling on a hot summer day while crossing the lakes on horseback. Each ride is an experience itself and offers wonderful photographic opportunities. There is day hiking and mountain biking available for those that wish for a change of pace and want to do some wildlife viewing. This is also a perfect opportunity for shutterbugs as High Valley offers lots of scenic locations. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in one of the lakes at the ranch as well as in the near surrounding areas, or bring a fishing pole and drop a line in one of the catch-and-release ponds. Near the ranch there is also river rafting and canoeing, and help with booking those excursions is offered by the staff. Around camp, there is bow & arrow shooting, ranch hand games, and entertaining evenings with singing and dancing. And the food! The 4D Longhorn Ranch offers excel- lent ranch-style home-cooked meals served three times a day family style at the lodge, with a lot of outdoor and Dutch Oven cooking, and homemade breads. Prime rib and steak are frequently served at the outdoor barbecue pit. Some- times it’s a chuck-wagon cookout or a cowboy-sized picnic on the trail. It doesn’t get more authentic than that! Brad’s website domain name portrays the entire experience perfectly: BeACowboy.com! Q

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