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Hello Friends! Where did January go? Before you know it is going to be spring. I want to start off by inviting all of you to visit our new website, www.betterhorses.com. Thanks goes to Kim Inside this Issue... McBroom and Ed Adams for all the hard work they have put into developing this great site. Page 6 2018 Equifest Blends Old Favorites with I look at February as being the month that we New Attractions kick off our horse events by attending the 2018 Equifest of Kansas on Feb. 23rd, 24th, & 25th at Page 10 It’s Time to Right a Wrong the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka. As always it is going to be a great one. Make sure you Page 12 Whether Winning Barrel Races Or Gathering check out the schedule and all the activities at this year’s Equifest. Cows, Teagarden Quarter Horses Feature I would like to invite you to join us for a pre-Equifest Event with Better Kind Dispositions Horses on Saturday night, Feb.17th, at the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls, Ks. It will be an evening with friends, Great Steaks!, and Page 18 The Practice of Equine Law wonderful hotel accommodations enjoying the music of Rusty Rierson. Give Suzan a call at the hotel, 620-273-6763, and make your reservations for a Page 27 Ranch Life and Painting, It Keeps Eureka great evening with friends and Better Horses. We are putting a lot of focus into the calendar which is yours to use. Make Horsewoman Going Strong sure you post all of your events on our Better Horses Calendar. You will notice in this issue we are starting off in high gear bringing equine education Page 31 Perry State Park Trails to the market. If you think about it, bringing events and equine education along with promoting our sponsors was what Better Horses is all about. Page 35 Better Horses Dream Ride in the Flint Hills Better Horses is so excited to be partnering up with EC Equine Center in Louisburg where we have two events, Al Dunning on April 13th, 14th, & 15th, and our Greg Darnall Clinic and Denise Farris Equine Law clinic from For advertising Information contact: Perry/Trent Equine Law practice. Brad Lund will be at the clinic as well on th th Feb.27 . We then head out to Manhattan at KSU on Feb.28 for another Connie 785-418-2615 Denise Farris and Greg Darnall Clinic. At the KSU clinic we are so glad to [email protected] have Purina with us to discuss Purina’s new Outlast Gastric Supplement. Info is on page 29. Also on our www.betterhorses.com you can catch our latest episode of our Graphic Designer Better Horses Radio Show both our KC show and National Show program. Jennifer 913-485-6495 The audio quality is UNBELIEVABLE. Have you caught our Better Horses [email protected] TV Show? We are having a blast putting it together. 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Box 722, Ottawa, KS 66067 6 BETTER HORSES 2018 Equifest Blends Old Favorites with New Attractions By Carolyn Kaberline industry.” favorites will be , including the Biographies for this year’s Need a new bit or other equipment It was decided to hold Equifest in jumper classic, a breed showcase, clinicians read like a Who’s Who of for your horse? How about some Wichita because of its three buildings 4-H and FFA judging along with the equine world: Western décor for your home? which held two arenas, its large numerous clinicians and workshops, Mette Rosencrantz, a six time US Want to learn from leading clinicians parking area, and plenty of space as well as a huge trade show. National Championship competitor from a variety of disciplines? If for exhibits. Although deciding on Although the popular ranch rodeo in who has taken several you answered yes to any of those the location and putting the event will be back again on Friday and horses to the International Grand questions, then you’ll want to visit together presented a challenge, “I Saturday evenings, it will boast a Prix level. In addition, she has won the 2018 edition of Equifest February knew it would last a long time after new name: the 2018 John Ballweg the U.S. Dressage Final and has 23 through the 25 at the Kansas that first year,” White said. Memorial Rodeo. competed in numerous international Expocentre in Topeka. And last it did—18 years in Wichita “This tribute to John’s life and shows with wins in both the U.S. Now in its 21st year, Equifest has until the sale of the Coliseum, which his many accomplishments will and Europe. In 2017 she competed come a long way since its creation. necessitated the need for a new be shared with those attending twice as a member on the American “All the bigger horse shows had location. the rodeo, allowing them to be team in the FEI Nations Cup. She large trade shows to go with them,” “It was a challenge to bring that introduced to the greatest horseman will present sessions on classical Ann White of Wamego, one of the format to Topeka,” White said, we know,” said Brenda Hamilton. dressage. creators of Equifest, said. “The adding that the city of Topeka backed “This opportunity will also allow us shopping opportunities at these Equifest from the beginning which to include in the Equifest program shows were a big draw to start has been instrumental in bringing page(s) dedications to John’s with, then there were educational large numbers of equine enthusiasts memory with photographs and opportunities too. These trade shows to the city; in fact, according to KHC remembrances of his life and career.” provided a way to put unique equine board member Marty Bloomquist, No Equifest would be complete items under one roof, so that even if Wichita saw approximately 13,000 without the clinicians and workshop I wasn’t showing, I would want to go people go through in three days, its speakers. back and shop.” last year there while Topeka saw “We get a lot of requests for certain After presenting her idea for such about 15,000 people visit Equifest in clinicians,” Staten says, explaining a trade show to Lisa Streit, then the 2017. how clinicians are selected. “We try director of the Kansas Horse Council “That number doesn’t count the to seek those out and some are back (KHC), the two decided to visit vendors, exhibitors and volunteers,” by popular request. Sometimes we Equine Affaire, a large trade show in Bloomquist said, adding, “for the go out and try to find ones we think Creating champions close to home! Ohio. last two years it’s been the second will be popular.” Paul Humphrey– Breaking the Mold “I had a booth at Equine Affaire Coming to Equifest of KS largest event at the Expocentre.” for the National Barrel Horse February 23, 24 & 25, 2018 So what does Equifest hold for this 2018 KS of Equifest at Rosencrantz Mette Meet Association,” said Jo Turner, a year? member of the KHC board of “We have some layout changes 2018 25, & 24, 23, February Paul Humphrey, known for his directors at the time. “We got and an art gallery with an opportunity Breaking the Mold program, will together there and thought it was to purchase some of the works, present sessions on barrel racing. a great idea to put on our own cowboy poetry readings and a lot Coming from a background of event as the Kansas Horse Council of opportunities for people to be to promote the equine industry, and , Humphrey entertained,” said Justine Staten, provide educational seminars started putting together his Breaking Executive Director of the Kansas and entertainment for Kansas the Mold program over 10 years Horse Council. “We hope it will and regional equine enthusiasts. ago. This program is “not about a be an exciting time. We hope it Secondly, it was a means to support stronger bit or stronger hand. It’s not

comes with a new feel, but with the the Kansas Horse Council and drive about gimmicks and quick fixes. It’s same experience that everyone is about teaching your horse to give to membership numbers to accomplish Mette Rosencrantz is a two-time member of the Swedish expecting.” national dressage team and a five time US National your hand and leg pressure, move our mission as a voice for the equine Champion competitor who has brought several horses Staten noted that many old all the way up to international Grand Prix level. shoulder and ribs and forward motion 2018 Stallion Edition 7 competes in the discipline. In action; Dan Hubbard of Diamond www.equifestofkansas.com or addition, “she has helped co-write D Saddlery, whose topic is at the door. and edit the cowboy dressage tests, fitting, and Emily McLeod, who is a partner in Cowboy Dressage will focus on equine chiropractics. World, is the instructor/judge Other sessions will focus on mentor for the Cowboy Dressage’s , upper respiratory Judge’s Training Program, and is abnormalities, riding, advances a recommended judge for Cowboy in lameness, and America’s wild Dressage.” horses to name just a few. Other clinicians include Kansan A wide variety of entertainment Brad Lund, professional working including David “Showtime” Meyer, cowhorse trainer and competitor the Ft. Riley Mounted Color Guard,

who is an eight time AQHA World and the Saddle and Sirloin Drill Dave “Showtime Meyer– Entertaining, Family Friendly, Expert Champion and five time AQHA Team, will also be presented Horseman and Rodeo Clown. See Dave at Equifest of KS Come see Larry Whitesell and Jennifer Bauer Bring out the best of the Gaited Horse Reserve World Champion as along with draft hitch and mounted through maneuvers and exercise. well as exhibitor of three AQHA shooting demonstrations. Equifest of Kansas at Kansas of Equifest Topeka ExpoCenter Superhorses; mustang trainer Cost for this year’s event is $20 Equifestofks.com all while staying collected” then Bobby Kerr; and Jim Urban, this per day or $45.00 for a three day bringing those movements to the year’s hunter/jumper clinician. pass with children 12 and under barrel pattern.

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Larry Whitesell, renowned for include Erin Glassman, who will a $5.00 discount for current 2018 his success with gaited horses in speak on her Tevis Cup experience; Kansas Horse Council members the show ring, will demonstrate Greg Darnell, who will present until February 5. Tickets can be Brad Lund and Lessons on Working Cow Horse Maneuvers the use of natural horsemanship Equifest of KS February 23, 24 & 25, 2018 information on bits and their purchased on-line at and found in his training program. His methods seek “to help people understand what makes gaited horses so we can spare the horses from some of the training myths attached to the gaited world that are not in the horse’s best interest.” Equifest of Kansas at Topeka ExpoCentre Equifestofks.com

Lyn Ringrose Moe Professional Clinician of Cowboy Dressage Presenting at Equifest of Kansas February 23, 24 & 25, 2018

Lyn Ringrose Moe, has competed successfully in both eventing and classical dressage competitions and trained and coached to the See Saturday and FEI levels of dressage. However, Sunday on Page 8 she has found her niche in cowboy dressage and currently trains horses, gives lessons, judges and 8 BETTER HORSES TOO MANY HORSES By Rex Buchman I have had a hard time thinking of a story to share for this article. So I want to offer you some encouragement as we approach the spring season. It has been really cold the past few weeks here and it has been difficult to get as much riding time on my young horses. What I have decided to do is to focus on one. On the days when I have extra time, I spend that time on the one resisting the urge to start on another. In this season I get along better spending every day on one until that one gets tired or where I want him and then start on another. It would be different if I didn’t have cattle to feed and such or had an indoor riding barn, but during calving season riding on bad ground it is best to ride one well. Not all of you have calving duties, but many have other jobs and projects that take time out of your riding day. I’m reminded of a line in the old Mash TV show. Charles said, I do one thing, I do it very well and then I move on. My second tip comes from the scripture: Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone ourselves, not one notch better, not grace that is given to us, let us use often said) when you are over your who is among you, not to think of one notch worse. I have to believe in them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in head or past your ability, get help! himself more highly than he ought myself and ride with confidence. My proportion to our faith. My Dad has There you go, get riding and enjoy to think, but to think, but to think horses need nothing less than my often said, “It is as important to know your horseman’s journey. I know I’m soberly, as God has dealt to each faith in my ability. They also need my what your gifts are not, as it is to gonna enjoy mine~!~ one a measure of faith. I pondered understanding of what I know I’m not know what your gifts are.” this verse a lot throughout my life. capable of. Verse 6 states: Having The way I would apply this to It plays out loudly in horsemanship. then gifts differing according to the horsemanship is to say (as I have Each of us need a sober opinion of 2018 Stallion Edition 9 10 BETTER HORSES It’s Time to Right a Wrong

The horse and greyhound mutuel racing industry cannot be industries have a deep and robust understated. history in the state of Kansas. Racing Pari-mutuel racing turns recreation in Kansas traces back to over one and tourist dollars into a pipeline of hundred years. The races have financial support for ranchers and drawn millions of fans from near farmers: horse breeders and dog and far. The Woodlands Racetrack, breeders, and the support services which was the only track in the employed by those breeders. It United States to run both horse and creates a market-driven, win-win greyhound races, drew 1.7 million dynamic in the most basic economic fans in 1990 alone. But, nearly a way. decade ago, racing in Kansas ground According to a recent economic to a halt. impact study by Dr. Arthur P. Hall, When Kansas lawmakers set these four racetracks in Kansas up legislation to open state-owned would create approximately 4,000 casinos, they created an inequity. jobs; generate an estimated $23 Privately-owned racetracks are million annually in state and local charged at a significantly higher taxes and spur approximately $200 tax rate than state-owned casinos. million in new employee wages. Racetracks were forced to shut down The return of racing in Kansas because the tax burden left them is a win for everyone. It creates unable to operate. a level playing field for important Legislators picked winners industries with deep ties to the state. and losers, and the losers were Kansans would see new employment Kansans. Many horse and greyhound opportunities in a time when jobs and operations shifted outside of Kansas people are leaving the state. State so owners, breeders, and trainers and local governments would receive could still compete. This is millions an infusion of new tax revenue, of dollars pouring out of Kansas and without having to provide incentives represents a significant loss to the to advance the project. This means state’s economy. that STAR bonds, as used by state- The Kansas Legislature can make owned casinos, will also not be used. this right by passing a bill currently The project is entirely supported by a before them. This bill, supported by local private business developer and the Greater Kansas Racing Alliance, investor. creates equity in the tax code. When equity and fairness are returned, To learn more about the specific Kansas racetracks can reopen. legislation before the Kansas There are four tracks the Greater Legislature and the Greater Kansas Racing Alliance would like Kansas Racing Alliance, visit to see revived in the near future: www.raceforkansas.com. The Woodlands in Kansas City, The Wichita Greyhound Park in Wichita, Campton Racetrack in Frontenac, and Eureka Downs in Eureka. The Proud sponsor of: economic benefits to the State of Kansas of a re-invigorated pari- 2018 Stallion Edition 11

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But, if it’s not done a four-year-old in 1998 and were “Dr. Fred Gardiner has handled right, they’ll remember that, too,” standing him at stud. The race horse the breeding and followed our mares Teagarden added. was AAA or AAA+ at five distances through gestation and foaling for Today’s breeding dates to the and retired sound from the track. many years. He’s the best there is,” 1980s with two distinct foundation “Under Jim and Sandy’s training, John Teagarden declared. Quarter Horse mare lines. “Our he quickly became a top team Michelle Bogdonas, Rockford, Illinois, is aboard Famous Bouncy At their ranch near LaCygne in horses are all out of daughters and roping horse and a champion in Bugs (Famous Bugs x Brick House Linn County, Teagarden and his granddaughters of those first good the Kansas National Barrel Horse Bouncy-Rare Jet Extremes). The wife Candy produce Quarter Horses mares,” he noted. Association,” Teagarden said. barrel racing team was the 2016 demanded throughout the country. While anxious to detail origin, “Rare Jet Extremes was an Reserve Amateur Champion in the Northern Region Futurity Tour “While several horses excel in heritage and specifics, Teagarden attractive, good disposition horse and runner-up in the 2017 Midwest barrel racing, all of our horses have said, “Several mares were and passed those traits on,” Region UBRA 1D Derby. Famous good dispositions with proven all- purchased as two-year-olds from Teagarden said. “We bred our mares Bouncy Bugs was purchased around ability,” Teagarden insisted. Francis Bliss at Longton. The King, to Rare Jet Extremes for about ten from Teagarden Quarter Horses, LaCygne. A most conscientious student Leo and Te-N-Te bred mares were years and kept a number of his of , Teagarden has 4-H projects for our daughters Dana daughters.” The stallion died last judged horses across the Midwest. and Amy.” year. Now, pedigrees and lineage of The second mare line comes “Actually today, our broodmare Quarter Horses since the breed’s from Boston Jenny Lee, product of band is primarily daughters and beginning flow freely in Teagarden’s Don Fritzler’s breeding program at granddaughters of Rare Jet every conversation. Hansen. She was purchased by the Extremes. He worked real well on “Like breeding any species, every Teagardens as a three-year-old in our Francis Bliss and Don Fritzler Quarter Horse program goes back 1986 for their youngest daughter foundation bred mare lines from the Tami Hoch, Great Bend, and for generations,” Teagarden said. Leigh. 1950s and 60s,” Teagarden verified. Brickhouse Sandman (Brick “Today’s horses represent genetics Boston Jenny Lee was sired by Quarter Horse breeding House Bouncy x Rare Jets Sandy-Rare Jet Extremes) are of breeding decisions made by Bar Y Sandy, American Quarter opportunities expanded with advent always the barrel racing team horsemen many years ago.” Horse Association (AQHA) of cooled semen shipping in the mid- to be reckoned throughout the Indicative of performance ability, champion. The mare was out of a 2000s. Teagarden Quarter Horses country. With multiple 1D barrel a horse’s pedigree is just one daughter of Boston Mac, triple-A stepped right up with Dr. Gardner’s race wins in central Kansas, the pair was the 2015 Central Plains ingredient in success, according to (AAA) race winner that was also a proficiency in scientific logistics of Rodeo Association (CPRA) the horseman. top halter horse. getting mares in foal. Finals Champion and the 2016 Recognizing a horse must be “Both of these studs have a “We selected what we considered CPRA Finals Reserve Champion. structurally sound with working reputation for siring good minded some of the top barrel horse Brickhouse Sandman was purchased from Teagarden Quarter conformation, Teagarden performance horses,” Teagarden producers in the country to breed to Horses at LaCygne. acknowledged importance of said. our mares,” Teagarden said. temperament and handling. “Leigh was 10-years-old when she A number of foals have been sired Continued on Page 13 “It’s nearly impossible to get the and Jenny qualified for the Kansas by Firewaterontherocks, a son of best performance out of a horse State Fair 4-H Show in five events in Fire Water Flit. “He’s sired winners 2018 Stallion Edition 13 of more than a million dollars back at 16 days for a sonogram,” to win competitions for their new including National Finals Rodeo Teagarden said. owners.” qualifiers,” Teagarden said. Once mares are confirmed in Still, these are versatile horses. Proven performers and producers foal, they go to pasture with minimal “Several ranches including our Judge Cash by Dash For Cash handling of the colts until late fall daughter Amy and her husband Matt and Slick By Design by Designer weaning time. Perrier at Dalebanks Angus Ranch, Red have also been used in recent Teagarden Quarter Horses are Eureka, along with their four children years. on the market from weaning age use these horses,” Teagarden “All of these studs have a lot of forward. “We sell some younger credited. “They’ll cut a cow, work a ‘run’ in their pedigree,” Teagarden horses, but there’s more demand for rope and do whatever asked. said. “But, they also have some started two and three-year-olds,” he “Last summer, the Dalebanks Rare Jet Extremes has had a major foundation breeding back there, said. crew and our grandchildren were influence in Teagarden Quarter Horses at LaCygne. The 1993 especially on the dam’s side. It helps Through the years, Sam Gallaher, riding Flint Hill pastures and also stallion had a 102-speed-index on their minds. Welda; Cal Noyans, Melvern; Todd competing in shows,” Teagarden triple-A (AAA) and top- “We imprint the foals by the Dr. Wright, Ottawa, and now-retired said. “Brothers and sisters to their triple-A (AAA+) at five distances Robert Miller method as soon as we Larry Spillman, Louisburg, have put horses won barrel races for Tami as a two- and three-year-old. Owned by Jim and Sandy Lowe of can after they’re born,” Teagarden the first 45-60 rides on Teagarden’s Hoch, Kansas; Michelle Bogdonas, Louisburg, he went on to become reiterated. “Then foals are soon started prospects. Illinois; and Danielle McCraw, North a top performer in team roping and taught to and loaded in and out “I would highly recommend any of Carolina. barrel racings, but most importantly of the trailer. They remember that these guys to start one,” Teagarden “I’m very pleased that similarly the sire of outstanding horses in a number of disciplines. Rare Jet the rest of their lives.” said. bred horses are working in the barrel Extremes passed away last year. Mares with foals go to Dr. With their barrel racing influence, arena, in working ranch situations Gardiner’s veterinary facility at the horses have become proven or as safe, willing mounts for young Garnett for cooled semen breeding. winners. “We’ve sold horses in a riders,” Teagarden said. “Fred keeps them three or four number of states,” Teagarden said. days, and then we’ll take the mares “They have won and are continuing Come See Us At EquiFest We are in the Atrium, Booths 8 & 9

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The test is whether or volunteers with a “value exchange” the pleasure of working closely with remains a small and exclusive club. not you are exchanging anything of involved, you might find yourself Denise Farris of the Farris Law Firm ERNIE: I’m always asking you, value in the transaction. If so, more subject to payment of both minimum LLC, and Rhonda Levinson of Perry “Why does my horse need a likely than not you’ve engaged in a and overtime wages for their work at & Trent LLC, on matters related to lawyer”? “business transaction”. This can be the show. equine law. When I mention “equine DENISE: And that question as minimal as trading stall cleaning ERNIE: That’s scary. So is it fair attorney”, everyone asks me what always makes me laugh. But it services for riding lessons; paying to say a lot of us are doing things that is. I thought I’d interview Denise does deserve a serious answer. for gas cost splits on a trailer haul; not realizing we may be violating and let her explain. Horses that are subject to ill or swapping horses or tack in return laws or regulations? ERNIE: Hey Denise! Great to treatment or abuse may need legal for some other good, service or DENISE: Exactly. That’s why have you! Can you explain to intervention, either through the monetary / barter product. The a big part of what we do is risk our readers what is equine law all local humane society, or perhaps distinction becomes key in many management; i.e. meeting with about? legal actions between owners. But respects, but most importantly clients to discuss how they’re doing DENISE: Sure, Ernie. Prior to equine law is much broader than in your insurance coverage. business and what exposures exist the 1990’s, equine law was almost that, including zoning laws (can For instance, if you think you’re in their practices. When you look at exclusively about those issues you keep a horse on that property covered by your standard personal the cost of a one hour consultation, related to racing, and any of the and if so, under what conditions), homeowners or personal automobile which is usually $250 or lower – breeds involved in pari-mutuel building regulations (private versus liability policy, and the insurer against a court judgment or fine betting. As a result, most equine commercial facilities and building discovers you were receiving “value” in the thousands of dollars, that law firms were located either in code requirements); environmental for an exchange, then the policy’s consultation is a great value. Kentucky, New York, New Jersey (pasture and manure management standard business exclusion is often ERNIE: What are some of the or California. Then in the 1990’s, or carcass disposal); immigration applied and coverage denied. You most common types of cases you a number of lawyers identified the (who do you have working for you always want to fully disclose your handle? fast growth horse market outside and are they- AND you- compliant); activities – and anything of value DENISE: Definitely consulting in those arenas as having unique uniform commercial code (what you you require for those activities - to the areas of business formation, legal issues that also deserved can and cannot do in the buy/sale your insurance agent so the proper where a private owner is now representation. Around 1991 a process); tax law (sales and use tax coverage is in place. wanting to engage in horses as a number of boutique practices sprang related to horse sales, and business/ There’s also regulatory impacts business. We work with creating the up nationwide to address those hobby loss issues), employment related to “personal” versus business format and registering it needs. law (independent contractor versus “business” activities. For instance, in with the state, complying with IRS ERNIE: Is there a formal employment agreements, non- December 2017 the Department of requirements establishing a true association for those attorneys? competes, internet policies, Fair Transportation issued much stricter business purpose; and drafting DENISE: Not exactly. Equine law Labor Standards Act and wage regulations related to “OTR” or the necessary forms such as the continues to be new enough that compliance). And obviously, “over-the-road” hauling of horses, operating contracts (boarding, even the American Bar Association personal and property damage risk stating that: (a) if you receive value training, breeding agreements hasn’t formed a national practice and exposure and transportation for that hauling, and (b) your truck and related liability waivers), the section. But there is a voluntary liability issues are also big topics. and loaded trailer weight exceeds premise lease agreement, and group of lawyers, numbering around ERNIE: Is there any legal 26,000 pounds, you MUST have a perhaps employment or independent 300 or so from both the US and difference between a private and commercial drivers license and you contractor agreements if they are international, who regularly attend business horse owner? MUST conform to DOT regulations using third parties to help in the the University of Kentucky’s Equine DENISE: Great question! Most concerning OTR restrictions (ie business. We also do a lot of estate Law Practitioner’s Conference people think of breeding, boarding drivers log, how many continuous and trust planning for business in May. In addition, there is an or training facilities and their owners hours you can drive without a owners who want a plan in place equine newsletter publication which or employees as “business”. They mandatory rest stop, etc.) for emergencies, or just routine identifies those member law firms don’t understand that a “commercial A final example of business versus business succession planning. in the United States, which to date enterprise” may exist even if the personal characterization. If you’re See Equine Law on Page 19 2018 Stallion Edition 19 Equine Law ERNIE: What are some of the hot register cloned quarter horses. The breed and riding disciplines learned issues coming down the pipeline? court ultimately agreed with the to work together, there’s very little We handle a lot of administrative DENISE: Another good question. AQHA’s argument that per current this industry could not accomplish. law issues that arise in the show Right now, recent statutory changes DNA verification methods used in We share a lot in common, ring context. All of the breed and in buy/sale and agent disclosure registration, that process would most importantly our love of this riding disciplines are covered by laws are big. Three states have be compromised where a clone is magnificent creature, the horse! various equine associations that now enacted statutes which require the 99% genetic equivalent of its ERNIE: Thanks for the words of run according to internal rules and agents involved in the sale of horses donor. But recent developments in advice, Denise, and for all you and regulations. Show infractions are going into – or out of – New York, cloning of ponies demonstrate Rhonda do for the industry. Readers, subject to those internal rules and California or Kentucky, to disclose that cloning is not only here, but is be sure to listen to legal tips from regulations, in addition to common in writing their role as a dual agent becoming a successful option in Denise and Rhonda at Better Horses law legal concepts. Knowing the representing buyer and seller, preserving valuable bloodlines that Radio! difference, and talking the language, including: (a) that dual agent role; (b) might otherwise go extinct. At the Readers can contact makes a huge difference to the the sales price of the horse; (c) the annual Equine Law Practitioners Denise Farris at client’s chances of a favorable agent’s commission for each party; conference, its estimated that in Perry & Trent LLC, outcome. (d) the mandatory use of a written the foreseeable immediate future, 13100 Kansas Avenue, Suite C, ERNIE: I see that you also contract containing this information, U.S. breed associations are going Bonner Springs, KS 66012. offer mediation and arbitration and (e) miscellaneous and differing to have to find ways to address and Email: [email protected]. services. What does that mean Phone: 913-441-3411 ext 307. other requirements set forth by register clones with some form of and what’s involved? Denise is a nationally recognized each state’s statute. Failure to fully new registration classification. So Denise: Thanks for bringing that equine and business attorney, “AV” comply with the statute is grounds stay tuned! up. I’m a trained mediator/arbitrator rated with Martindale Hubbell and for both fraud and punitive damages ERNIE: In closing, what’s some through the American Arbitration recipient of numerous business law on top of actual damages. There general advice you could give to Association. Mediation is where awards at the local and national are a lot of players out there who our readers? parties to a dispute agree to submit level. She was recognized in the are already breaking these laws DENISE: Be informed. As details of the dispute to a neutral March 2013 issue of and remain clueless about their an attorney, I really appreciate third party in a non-binding role. Magazine as among the national exposure. the educational component of The mediator meets individually “2013 Leaders in Equine Law”. ERNIE: What if you have horses publications like Better Horses with all sides in an effort to facilitate being bought and sold in all Magazine and your partners, both a settlement without incurring DISCLAIMER three states. Do you need three in article submissions and also the time and money costs of trial. This article provides general coverage separate contract forms? the clinics provided. By being of its subject area. It is provided free, Arbitration is a bit more formal, DENISE: No. Again, by informed, either as a private or with the understanding that the author, where the dispute is still submitted publisher and/or publication does not dealing with an equine lawyer commercial horse owner, you stay to a neutral third party Arbitrator, but intend this article to be viewed as knowledgeable in those arenas, that on top of the issues developing in rendering legal advice or service. If legal the decision is legally binding and attorney can draft a document that the industry. My other advice is to advice is sought or required, the services non-appealable, and the process is of a competent professional should manages to comply with all three be active. Organizations like the more like an informal mini-trial. Both be sought. The publisher shall not be state requirements in one form. American and the Kansas Horse procedures enable parties to quickly responsible for any damages resulting ERNIE: What about cloning – is Council, stand as your voices on a from any error, inaccuracy or omission and effectively address their disputes contained in this publication. that an issue right now? federal and state basis regarding before a mediator or arbitrator of DENISE: Absolutely, and statutory and regulatory proposals. their mutual choice, meaning you get completely fascinating. As many If these organizations don’t have to select someone who knows the horse people know, cloning is with your support, they lose a lot of their industry. It’s a huge yet substantially us and there are in fact a large impact. And you lose your ability under-utilized tool in equine disputes, number of clones already in the to influence key decisions that where the costs of the disagreement marketplace. To date the majority of impact your business. Finally, be can easily be outstripped by legal breed associations deny registration kind to other horse breeds or riding fees using a traditional courtroom for clones but I believe this will disciplines! Understand that the litigation approach. And – mediation be changing. Most recently the is the same size as and arbitration results are typically AQHA had to address a lawsuit the motion picture industry in terms confidential. which challenged their refusal to of its economic impact. If all of the 20 BETTER HORSES 2018 Stallion Edition 21 Better Horses Salutes Emma Bowling, 9 year old, 3rd grader from Ottawa!

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Buchman Horses and drawing pictures of sketching when supposed to be Still reflecting about their horses have always been two of the studying, but never from Lois’ heart. foundation Quarter Horses most favorite things in life for Lois “I just couldn’t get drawing out of my brings more excitement to Lois’ French. system,” she insisted. conversation. She readily and “Paper was in short supply when Just as strong was the girl’s intimately remembered those I was going to country school,” Lois fondness for horses and ranch life. horses like it was yesterday or remembered. “So, I really got in Born and raised in the Flint Hills, today instead of more than a half trouble when my teacher saw me Lois started riding at the age of two. century ago. drawing pictures of horses in my “I’ve always loved to ride and “We got started with the Peter school books.” helped Dad with the cattle work,” she McCue line from Harry Lewis It was even worse when her Mom reflected. “I really enjoyed branding at Beaumont, then discovered heard about those drawings. “I tried time as well as and working Harlan’s Tyree owned by Carl Mills Lois French, Eureka Quarter to explain that I didn’t want to use with horses in the hay field.” at Cedar Vale,” Lois reflected. Horse breeder and painter, was up the nickel tablets, but she just Appropriately, Lois found a cowboy “That was the perfect cross,” she interviewed by Ernie Rodina for wouldn’t understand,” Lois said. with matching love for ranching. insisted. “We didn’t have much the Better Horses Radio Show. Mary Lois Burke married Murray money, so we had a partnership with French on May 21, 1942, in Eureka. Carl. He’d get part of the colt crop for They were among the best The newlyweds made their ranch stud fees.” collecting numerous home near Climax in Greenwood Setback for the breeding program awards throughout the Midwest. County where Lois still lives today. came with passing of Tyree at just “I liked cutting best, won the While Murray passed away in seven-years-old. “Fortunately, we Greenwood County Fair three years, 2009, at the age of 89, Lois goes had some of his daughters and and I have the trophy to prove it,” strong operating the ranch. Shyly, mated them to sons of Poco Bueno,” Lois said. she admitted, “I’ll be 93 in a few Lois said. Especially pleasing to Lois is days. It’s been a great life.” Their Poco Merit stud was when the Operations are considerably recognized as “being more refined Association recognized her and smaller scale now than peak times in the front end, a nicely balanced Murray as “50 Year Breeders.” when Murray and Lois French were horse.” Still growing strong, Lois French She said, “I went to Amarillo to widely known for Herefords and Crediting that influence, foundation is renowned throughout the accept that trophy. Only wish Murray Quarter Horses. Quarter Horses with the MF prefix on country for the foundation could have been there, but I know he Quarter Horse breeding program “I still have a few cows and one registrations were highly demanded. was looking down. It’s a real honor built with her husband Murray. great old mare. She’s 33 now, goes “We had 40 mares and sold horses for so many to recognize our Quarter Likewise, Lois is recognized back to all of the horses we raised,” all over the United States,” Lois said. Horse breeding program, too.” for her paintings of rural life Lois emphasized. “I’m out every “I didn’t sell any overseas because I As if not busy enough, Lois also often featuring horses. In ranch morning and evening doing the couldn’t stand all of the testing.” had a tax preparation service for a homes, offices and museums chores.” The MF Quarter Horses were number of years. throughout the country, her Registered Herefords cows grazed kind gentle mounts used for daily paintings are also displayed When the French breeding owned and leased acreages with ranch work. “I’d start out early in in her own personal gallery at operation slowed down, Bob and the French Hereford seed stock the morning checking cattle in our Eureka. Pat Ward at Chisum J Bar J Quarter demanded over a wide area. pastures,” Lois said. “About noon, Horses, Macomb, Oklahoma, “We had 500 cows, sold breeding Murray picked me seven or eight acquired several horses and “That did put a slowdown on my bulls. We had two bring $10,000 miles over on the other side of the continue raising the lineage. artistic interests for a while.” apiece. That was a lot back then,” ranch and hauled me and my horse Well maybe a hiatus from Lois insisted. home. That made good horses.” Continued on page 28 28 BETTER HORSES carry the grain buckets, whatever certain creature finesse, Lois’ “Mother Nature is the dominating else she’ll let us do,” Larry said. paintings of rural scenery reveal power whatever anybody says, so “Lois has an art gallery in Eureka, nature’s beauty at its best. you’d better admit it, and know She’s and we help maintain it, too,” Dan One might wonder how Lois right if you’re going to get along. added. keeps going so actively with such “Thank God for that,” Lois added. Childhood love of drawing enthusiasm. “I have a garden, grow No slowdown in sight for the continued such that in adulthood, herbs, produce my own fruits and horsewoman-painter. “I tell the boys Lois studied drawing and painting vegetables, can some of them, try as long as I can make myself a bowl with several top artists including the to eat healthy, always have,” she of soup and get my overalls on, I’ll late Lawrence Coffelt of Emporia. evaluated. keep going.” “Now painting more than four “You need to keep going, get decades professionally and for plenty of exercise and then have a pleasure, Lois’ love of horses is good night’s sleep,” Lois contended. the driving force for her works,” Forever with strong appreciation according to J.L. Tunison, rancher, for rural life, Lois recognized, friend and longtime admirer of Lois artwork. “Her lifetime experience riding and Photographs, registration papers, raising horses assure accuracy of drawings, clippings, and writings her work,” Tunison verified. are among vast memorabilia of Many of these fine artworks are a lifetime of ranching, raising Quarter Horses and painting for displayed at Lois French Ranch Lois French of Eureka. Country Gallery, 206 North Main in Eureka. Those paintings for sale “Three Brothers” is featured “We got a nice mare from Murray are pictured on the gallery website “Where’s Mom?” depicts among many paintings in Lois and Lois about 20 years ago,” Pat Her paintings have been widely authenticity, realism of rural French gallery at Eureka. paintings created by rancher- said. “We had so much success displayed on magazine covers and horsewoman-artist Lois French with the mare that we purchased featured in several one-person of Eureka. additional horses bred the same shows. Painting Western, wildlife way. and rural scenes representing her “After we became acquainted with life, she’s had special showings Murray and Lois, we were fortunate in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Got Dusty Arenas? to add more of their own horses as Oklahoma and Texas. they were dispersing,” Pat added. The art pieces are in collections We Can Help! Never having children of their own, of museums, corporations and Murray and Lois were married to individuals in 15 states, the U.K. each other’s brother and sister. Their and Europe. This is the Product You Have Been children, nephews Dan and Larry “I try to work at the gallery Hearing About…Mag Chloride Flakes! French were adopted by Murray and several days a week during the Lois. summer, but I don’t get there as No Watering, No Kidding! While not continuing the renowned Easy to Apply – Typically often during the winter,” Lois said. Only Twice a Year horse and cattle breeding, Dan and However, she’s always anxious Larry assist with ranch operations. to talk with others about the “We have several clients that love this Both live at Eureka and check in paintings on the phone at 620- product. Great way to reduce dust, save time with Lois on a daily basis, as well as 583-6704. Additional contact and protect you and your horses’ health.” - Dr. providing guidance in overall ranch information and samples Chris Wilhite, DVM, Wilhite and Frees Hospital management. of her works are at www. “Lois is truly an inspiration. We loisfrenchfineart.com. See our website for more information: help out with her 10 cows some, While stiffness has limited www.cedistributioninc.com Or Call Melissa Clark at 913-915-2327 2018 Stallion Edition 29 30 BETTER HORSES places to GANDY in FLORIDA.. also talked and taxes. CINDY was from CATCHIN’ UP By Duke Neff stay and eat. with KAREN IVERSEN...which is LIBERTY, and she is in K.C. to And on the always a treat...understand she is help as her family expands...she Just been thru the process of SALE subject...had lunch with JIM helping in the library at home...neat will have another grand-child. I am changing the password on my KNIGHT this week and he will be place..the library...guess where I am hoping to get with CINDY on some email...anybody else get frustrated consigning some more ponies at now? And also...just off the phone income tax issues, and she is the with having to do that so much? I this point. JIM always has the best with SEABOLDT Farm from LONE very best of at that ! Plus, she helps don’t have a computer at home... driving horses in this part of the JACK MISSOURI about judging me with travel!. do this from school or library.... country and his consignments do locally in a couple of weeks....gotten Stopped down the street and and when I go from this back to well at these sales. He consigned where I LOVE those events where said hello to a couple of people at my I-Phone....guess what! Change several last year. I can drive...judge..,.even visit a PINE DELL STABLES....now owned again! UGGGGH!. LOTS going on with DARRELL little...then go home. by RICK FAIRFAX. Still a good Lots of horse things to write, BILKE and PINTO...DARREL Talked with ROGER JOHNSON amount of activity there and always and writing on a delightful day spent the last week judging several in ILLINOIS and LLOYD has been a pretty place....less which holds hope for spring and things in TULSA...including a JOHANNINGMEIER in IOWA... that a mile east of the 291 Hiway green grass! And with that....some queen contest. Will be getting speaking of IOWA...CASSIE around Kansas City, south of LEE’S main news...first of all HEATHER with DARRELL in the next week WINTERS recently had her third SUMMIT. FRANKLIN will be hosting her to prepare a feature on him for child...another daughter. Will Just off the phone with BILL Miniature sale in SALINA KANSAS ERNIE RODINA and Better Horses. hope to visit with them soon when GOEDEKEN in Nebraska...he says in April...and hopefully there will be DARRELL has his hand on the I make a business trip that way.. trailer sales have been good for a related ad herein for a number pulse of our industry as it functions Cassie and MATT have had some this time of year....and that he had in case you want a catalog or to today.....always going in a positive success selling their foals to SOUTH a good year showing. I judged with consign. HEATHER indicated there direction. DAKOTA. BILL in WISCONSIN two years will be arrival on Friday, and a Off the phone with lots of horse About the time you receive this ago. Speaking of WISCONSIN.... PRE-SALE viewing that night. The folk these past two weeks. In case I will likely be in FLORIDA. Long- thrilled to be going back that way facility in SALINA is excellent, easy some of you hadn’t heard...took a time KANSAS CITIAN ROBERT in AUGUST...will get to judge...visit to get to, and close to some GOOD bad fall down Q. SUTHERLAND will be inducted with Roger and Karla Johnson, and some steps and into the AQHA HALL OF FAME in maybe even go fishing...obviously, I severly strained JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA in first have followed that routine before! a leg...plus had week of March. Just made my seat And....as a final thought which the flu...so low reservation for that function.. I am is not all positive...The paint horse profile. But going to take my book, the 50 Year association is now allowing solid on the phone HISTORY of PAINTS...and tell a color horses to show in regular quite a bit..... quick story about how BOB changed classes. I can’t see a good future visited with the whole horse industry. And while for this as I think....if you take a nice WAYNE LASKE I have you on that...try this one on solid horse and beat the colored in OKLAHOMA, for size. BOB SUTHERLAND’s ones...the colored ones will no LARON DUBIN office, for Sutherlland Lumber Co., longer show....just guessing on that and BOB was at 40th and Main in Kansas one...but can’t for the life of me City. Some 50 years earlier... figure out how and why they came guess who had a riding stable right about that process. And a final across the street: ever hear of the question, in case you just read the great saddlebred horseman... TOM previous and are still here....what BASS? Those two gentlemen did that process do to the APPS? influenced all aspects and breeds in I wish each and every one of you our horse industry.....Bob and Tom well....all of you who work so hard in were HUGE forward thinkers for our industry. Thanks again! equines and their people!! Talked today with CINDY PENCE- GIRARDIER...about shows, horses 2018 Stallion Edition 31 Plan to take your lunch and Perry State Park Wild Horse Trails break at “Andy’s Overlook”. A By Jo Turner picnic table is available as well Trail riding in Kansas doesn’t get the 1960’s. as a mounting block. Enjoy the any better than at Perry State Park, Hickory Acres Horse Trails: view that Andy Baux found when he the “Paradise on the Prairie”, located Hickory Acre Trails are only was helping establish these trails. between Topeka and Lawrence, accessible by riding the Wild Horse Thompsonville Horse Trails: The Kansas. Perry State Park features Trails to “G” or “K” (north of picnic Thompsonville Horse Trails can be 40+ miles of beautiful wooded and table) then taking the well-marked accessed at connector trail “20” open meadow horse trails with lake connector trails. From “G”, at near Andy’s Overlook. Cross the road and look for the “To T-Ville” views. The Wild Horse campground Hickory Acres “3”, you have a choice Office and posted under “Files” on sign. Or you may trailer to the has 16 improved camping sites of taking an upper trail or a lower trail the Facebook Page “Let’s Ride— Thompsonville Public Use Area with horse pens. Lots of primitive loop. The upper trail is better in wet Perry Lake”. just off the Dam Road for a day camping with some horse pens is weather and follows the contours The 7th Annual Perry State Park ride. The outer Thompsonville Trail available as well. of the Hickory Acres Development. Wild Horse Trails Fundraiser will loop is approximately 10+ miles. Perry State Park Wild Horse The lower loop trail follows the be held September 1-2, 2018. Thompsonville is rockier and more Trails offer you many different riding shoreline of Perry Lake and is a Saturday’s event will feature FREE challenging that the other trail riding options and a great diversity of trails. very beautiful ride. The upper & park admission for participants; areas. riders love this trail and Trails are easy to moderate. There lower trail will join together at “5”. guided group trail rides for 1, 2 or 3 beautiful views of the lake. are some rocky areas on the trails so This is a beautiful wooded ride with hours; a catered BBQ lunch followed Thompsonville was the site of horseshoes are advised. ups and downs. Eagles, Pelican’s, by a spirited auction with all the a Mormon settlement in 1851 by Wild Horse Trails: The Jackalope Waterfowl and Deer are often seen proceeds going to campground and a group of Mormon settlers who trail is a 1.5 mile loop just below on this ride. This complete trail loop trail improvements. Cost is $20 refused to follow the main group the Wild Horse Campground. This is approximately 8 miles plus another per rider; $10 for non-riders; and led by Brigham Young into the Salt trail is perfect for an hour ride, kids, 2+ miles thru Wild Horse Trails to 12 & under are free. Sunday the Lake Valley of Utah. The settlement older horses and novice riders. Ride return to Camp or you can make it a Topeka Brush Buster Club will host did not last because the chaos of west on the Wild Horse Trails thru longer ride on the Wild Horse Trails. a complimentary breakfast followed Bleeding Kansas intensified. The “Trail Head A” or “Trail Head B” for Rocky Top Horse Trails: To access by a church service by Pastor Terry town was renamed Thompsonville a longer ride thru wooded trails with Rocky Top Horse Trails, park in Newell, Crossroads Cowboy Church, in 1865 by C. L. Thompson who slight slopes. Be sure to look for the the Wild Horse Day Use area just and guided trail rides or riding on erected a mill on the site of the old Christmas Tree west of “X” and the inside the entrance to the Wild Horse your own. For more information Wishing Well near “J” on the ride. Campground. Look back across the Mormon Settlement. There is a picnic table at “K” for lunch road to the South for the big pine Maps of all the trail riding areas See Perry State Park on page 32 or a rest break on the trails. North of tree with the “To Rocky Top” sign are available at the Perry State Park “K” is a connector trail to take you the and follow the trails to the Southeast Hickory Areas Horse Trails. across K-237 to the Rocky Top Trail The Wild Horse Trails wind thru Head & trail system. Rocky Top is land that was once the first fish a complete loop trail that will take farm in Kansas established by John you to Andy’s Overlook and back Bruce in the 1929. He built a series to the Wild Horse Day Use Area of 23 ponds stocking the uppermost approximately 7+ miles. Rocky Top ponds with bait fish so when the has several serpentine trails in the rains overflowed the ponds, the bait middle for the option of a “Turtle” fish would flow into the larger fish (slower and longer) or “Hare” (faster ponds below providing a natural food and shorter) ride. Rocky Top is chain. The pond dams you will ride named for the terrain. It is a very over and along once were homes to beautiful, easy to moderate ride. commercially raised carp, buffalo, You may ride in the woods or follow catfish and bait fish. This land the contours of the hay meadows became part of Perry State Park in which is perfect for gaited horses. 32 BETTER HORSES Perry State Park you will come camp and ride the training routine to keep my horses contact Dewayne Burgess at 785- beautiful trails at Perry State Park. mentally fresh but I reached a point 230-5241. Contact Perry State Park Ultium Proves Directions: From Hwy 24 (East of I felt like they lacked energy. I have 785-246-3449 for fee information or Topeka or West of Lawrence, KS) seen feed produce the wrong kind to reserve an improved camp-site. Out A Good go to K-237 North. Exit to North on of hot energy so I was cautious. I The Wild Horse Campground K-237 – sign will say “Perry State also wanted something I didn’t has 16 improved sites with horse Park”. Choice!!! have to use a supplement with. I pens plus a Day Use Parking Area. Follow K-237 North 4 miles to By Josh Rushing wanted a complete feed. After a Primitive camping is plentiful with Perry State Park. Look for Park sign couple calls and a little research I some horse pens. Campgrounds As a horseman who competes with arrow to Horse Trails. Turn left/ ended up doing a trial with Purina have a port-a-potty and below the and trains on a regular basis I have West (just before the Perry State Ultium. We’ve been on it for going campground a bathroom & shower come to appreciate a horse with a Park Office) and go .1 mile to sign on 6 months now and it really (open spring/summer – water is little energy. I ride almost daily and for Equestrian Trails. Turn left and seems to be working out great for turned off Nov - March). A shelter know a horse with good healthy go .3 mile to top of hill – turn right us. It produces good usable and house with showers and restrooms energy is a trainable horse. They at the first entrance (gravel road) sustainable energy in our horses in the center of the campground is are more physically and mentally --watch – as it comes up quickly and and they look great! Whether we coming soon. A boat ramp is less prepared for a daily routine. A tired Wild Horse Day Use Parking is on are doing a typical training session, than a mile away if you want to do horse lacks the ability and desire right. For camping, continue North a competition or a full day on the some kayaking in the afternoon to perform basic performance staying right at “Y” in road – sign ranch my horses are right there with while the horses are resting or maneuvers as well as the desire to will say “Wild Horse Camping” go .3 me, ready and willing. fishing for supper! learn. This can create bad habits miles and you will see horse trailer and muscle memory while slowing Volunteers continue to work camping sites and horse pens. on improvements to both the down the training process all campground and the trails. We hope together. I strive to switch up the 2018 Stallion Edition 33 34 BETTER HORSES 2018 Stallion Edition 35 Hearty Grub with Mark Burkdoll

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Osphos_halfpage_vertical_edited_1.18.indd 1 1/11/18 3:13 PM 38 BETTER HORSES Making Clinics A Positive Experience By Al Dunning I have been fortunate to do clinics take the unknown out of your next preparations to be made. Whether back home. You will probably also all over the world for more than clinic experience and make it a joyful it is scheduling someone to watch make new friends during the clinic, forty years. I have seen attendees learning opportunity. over your other animals, finding a have a great time, and come out with come to the clinics prepared and babysitter, or arranging work plans, some pearls of wisdom. some that are scared. After showing Commitment many things need to be taken care of horses for many years I know that Don’t wait for the last minute. If you out of our daily routine. I always think Horse Preparation when you are the most ready, have see a clinic being advertised that you if you want it bad enough, you will Your horse should know the covered most of your bases and are interested in attending, commit! make it happen. basics. Depending on the subject know what to expect, you can control Sign up early and set your schedule. Different clinics offer different that the clinician is teaching, the your emotions. I hope this article will For many, there are a number of amenities. Some have living quarter horse should fit that particular hook-ups or dry camps. Others discipline. This means that if the are close to hotels. Make your clinician is teaching working cow reservations as soon as you sign horse, you shouldn’t bring a two- up for the event. Having your year-old bronc to the event. There health certificate, Coggins test are clinics specifically for horse or whatever else is necessary breaking and the initial stages of AT EC EQUINE CENTER to ensure you are within states training that would be more suited requirements for hauling your horse for the green horse. Both the rider should be done within a reasonable and the horse should have some time. Make sure your truck and basic knowledge and skills with the April 13th, 14th and 15th trailer are in good working order so event or discipline being covered you can alleviate any on the road in the clinic. If not, it is a disservice hassles. The same goes for your to everyone concerned – you as a Friday Saturday Sunday equipment. Make sure your rider, the other participants, and the and are in good shape. clinician – because if you aren’t up (Clean would be nice, too!) As you to speed to a certain extent, you will get closer to the event, have in take more time or the clinician will mind the type of weather you will have to overlook you a little bit. Don’t be dealing with so that you can hesitate to ask the event producer wear the proper attire. exactly what will be taught so you know what to expect. Reasons to Attend Your horse should be in good I always think that people attend shape so you don’t stress him during clinics because they really want the clinic. Don’t try to retrain him or to learn what I know. Many have cram him with new skills just before read my books, seen my DVDs, the clinic. Continue to do what you etc. and feel they and their horse normally do for the best preparation. would benefit from riding with me. Have the horse well shod. If your All levels of riders should be able horse is sick, please don’t bring to come away with new skills and him to the clinic where he could drills IF they come with an open potentially infect other horses. mind and a willing spirit. It is also a During the clinic there are times great environment to have fun with when you will be busy and times your horse friends. By attending a you will be resting. Make sure you clinic together you can learn and bring the right equipment. I like to grow together, as well as practice See Clinics on Page 39 $300/Day or $825/Weekend the skills you learned when you get 2018 Stallion Edition 39 Clinics people, they have told me a clinic to teach you. Become familiar with a cowboy hat, jeans, boots, spurs if say bring what you train in and bring has changed their life, but even who he or she is. necessary, long sleeved shirt, and what you show in. The clinician can if you just learn one new drill that chaps if you want to wear them. In then get a chance to see what you helps your horse, you’ve come out During the Clinic colder weather, gloves and jackets are using and how it affects the ahead! On the first day at the clinic, show me you are prepared. results you have on your horse. You You have to have the right mind- introduce yourself to people Some pet peeves of mine: don’t have to have a lot of things. set and relax to get the most out of (nametags are a great way to • The clinician is the teacher. Don’t If riders show, it is nice for you to a clinic. Some people attend clinics remember people), learn why they try to teach other people. Listen ride in your show equipment. Bring because they are afraid to show. are attending and interact with to the views of the person you are proper leg protection if you use bell They will be tight because they are everyone. Know the schedule – paying to learn from. boots, skid boots, splint boots, etc. afraid of how they will look in front when to get your horse ready, when • Side conversations interrupt the of other people. The ones who get you are riding, and when you are clinic and distract the people who Personal Preparation the most out of the clinic don’t even going to be listening. Bring sunblock, really want to learn. I always say that the number one consider how others view them. a hat, folding chair, water, snacks… • By natural design, clinics operate thing that I like people to bring is They are there for themselves and be prepared even if food is provided. with rotations. Sometimes it is your an open mind and a willing spirit. If their horse’s betterment. Have a notebook and pen to jot turn in front of the clinician and other you come with that, you are good Before the clinic, I suggest you down notes. Wait for the proper time times you’ll be watching others. It to teach. Attitude will make the find out what your clinician has to ask questions. bugs me when I finish with one rider difference in how you learn. If you to say. Look up his books, DVDs, When it comes to clinic dress and they just walk away. You can only get a few pearls of wisdom, website, etc. You shouldn’t be totally code, it should be good, proper learn so much from watching other mission accomplished! For some surprised by the person who is going everyday attire. To me, that means people be critiqued! • Repeating myself over and over makes me wonder why you weren’t listening to start with. Are you attending the clinic for the right reasons? To be a good clinic goer, you need to be engaged and actively participating. In the end, you have met new people and have the clinician as a source for help. Just because the clinic is over doesn’t mean the learning stops. You can follow- up with more clinics or other resources your clinician may have. For example, my Team AD program allows riders to send in videos of their progress or show runs for critique. From there, they may attend another, more specific clinic or come ride with us here at the ranch in private lessons. It’s an honor for me to teach. When people soak up what I’m teaching, it makes me even more invested in teaching them. Have fun! Learn! Enjoy the experience! 40 BETTER HORSES warm the foot so Remember that the ground Farrier’s Tips for Winter Hoof Care when the farrier becomes extremely hard in winter. By Ed Reardon, CJF, APF drives nails, it Your horse may take a bad step Preparing for winter hoof care using your horse for and in what kind will not sting. once in a while, but if your horse needs to be done in advance of of environment you will be riding. Also, if the temperature is below 20 walks as if it hurts, call your farrier winter weather. Possibly as early as There are several options for winter degrees Fahrenheit ask your farrier and veterinarian for advice. It is September 30th, talk with your farrier shoes. Plain or creased shoes (such if he/she is comfortable shoeing much better to communicate with about the care of your horse’s feet as a rim shoe or an eventer) work at this temperature. Trimming in these professionals before a problem during the winter. Let your farrier well with drill tech, screw-in studs or colder weather is not traumatic on gets out of hand. Hooves tend to know what kind of riding you will be drive-in studs. These shoes will help feet but nailing on shoes can make grow less in colder weather, but doing as well as the kind of riding prevent your horse from slipping the horse uncomfortable. Discuss feet should still be maintained on a surface and environment you will be on frozen ground or ice. Safety of this with your farrier prior to your 6-7 week interval. Regular trimming in. both the horse and rider is the most appointment. and shoeing year round are good First, decide if you want to have important consideration in the winter. If you are the owner of a preventatives for feet. your horse barefoot or shod. If Using flat pads or snow pads chronically lame horse, you might you are just riding in a pasture or is highly recommended for consider using pour-in pads. a terrain without rocks, barefoot is performance horses in the winter. Horses with laminitis and/or arthritis best. Pulling shoes and leaving the These pads will keep snow from might benefit from the support and horse barefoot will help the overall balling up in the horse’s front feet. protection of pour-in pads. If your health of the feet. Consider removing The full popper pads will keep the horse has a problem with bacteria shoes 30 days before the ground snow totally out of the feet whereas in its feet Equi-Pak CS is a good becomes frozen. This will help the the tube rim pad will vibrate as the product to fight bacteria. If your feet toughen before the ground horse moves and keep the snow horse can’t tolerate much pressure hardens. Also, snow does not ball from balling up. If you are riding in on the sole, Equi-Pak Soft will be up in bare feet like it does with icy conditions on a regular basis, beneficial. shoes. consider asking your farrier to use Trimming feet in the winter is Duratrac nails. different than other months. Your These nails stick out and are farrier will want to leave the feet coated with borium and are anti-slip. about 1/8 -3/16” longer for good Other suggestions that may help you natural protection from hard ground. keep the snow from balling up in the When a horse is barefoot, the feet include using products like PAM hoof wall will thicken, sole depth cooking spray, W-D 40, will increase and heels will expand. Vaseline or Crisco on the bottom When the foot is not constricted by of the hoof to help keep the feet a shoe the hoof capsule will expand snow-free. naturally. When your farrier trims On the day of your farrier feet after pulling the shoes, the frog appointment, make sure you have and the sole should not trimmed. a clean, well-lighted work area that Shavings The horse needs more hoof wall is as warm as possible. Many barns delivered by straight so that the sole does not touch the are rather dark so good fluorescent truck or ground. This is also a good time to lights will help the farrier do a much semi load move the heels back to the widest better job. Level flooring is important part of the foot, if possible. The so the farrier is able to accurately hoof wall should be rounded with a sight the leg, and feet. rasp so there are no sharp edges. 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WORLDWIDE - 150,000 DOWNLOADS/YEAR 42 BETTER HORSES Why Do I Need A Pre-Purchase Exam? Sydney Brennecke-Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital 21215 S Peculiar Drive • Peculiar, MO 64078 (816) 779-0100 • www.wilhiteandfrees.com It is hard to imagine spring right local veterinarian may be able to horse’s gait (that can be caused now, with the frigid temperatures refer you to a practice in that area. by many things). “Flexions”, which we have been living in lately, but It is also a good idea to have your is short for flexing or adding stress it is right around the corner. The regular veterinarian do a consult, or to individual joints on each leg, nice weather will no doubt increase to look over the information you get can help to narrow down the area the number of horses listed for from the purchase exam, if it is done (if there is one) that is causing the sale. If you are in the market for a by another practice. deficit. new horse, finding the “right one” The beginning of a successful Based on the horse’s gait and making the purchase can be pre-purchase exam is a detailed evaluation we can use radiographs exciting. It is very important to history of the horse you are buying. or ultrasound to perform further remember the investment you are At Wilhite and Frees, prior to diagnostics on any suspicious area. making and to take the appropriate your exam, the buyer and seller This equipment can be used to steps to protect your purchase. each complete forms disclosing diagnose issues such as soft tissue A pre-purchase exam cannot everything they know about the injuries, arthritis, or osteochondritis guarantee that your horse will horse. Not only does this provide dissecans (otherwise known as Sydney Brennecke forever be sound or never have a the doctor with a thorough history OCDs or bone chips). Some clients for your horse on file at your medical issue, but it can help you to begin the exam, but it gives the elect to do baseline radiographs as veterinarian’s office. A Coggins Test to make educated decisions while buyer valuable information about the well, which means to take certain should also be pulled to test for EIA considering a purchase. horse. These forms help the buyer, radiographs regardless of how (Equine Infectious Anemia). You There is no such thing as a free the seller, and the veterinarian the horse’s gait evaluation goes will need a Coggins Test and health horse, which is why there is no because it brings everything out to see what those areas look like certificate if you are transporting the price limit on which horses need a to the table. From current vaccine at that time. They can be used to horse out of state after purchase. purchase exam. On the contrary, history and shoeing cycles to look back on and compare to in the It would be convenient to have sometimes the cheapest ones are medications the horse is on and future if there are changes in the that test in your own name even the ones that need to be looked over history of surgeries or lameness- the horse’s soundness. What baseline if the horse already has a current in detail because honestly- why are seller’s form should provide all of radiographs you take depends on negative test, especially if you they such a “bargain”? Pre-purchase the horse’s history before you move your budget, the horse’s prospective intend to show the horse promptly exams range in price depending forward. career, and what your veterinarian after the purchase. Drug tests can on your veterinarian, location, and The pre-purchase exam is actually recommends. If you are on the be used to screen the horse for amount of diagnostics requested several exams combined into fence about taking radiographs you certain NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal (i.e. radiographs, blood work, etc.) one. Our hospital’s pre-purchase should consult your veterinarian, Anti-inflammatory Drugs) or pain But again, the money you invest exam includes oral, respiratory, they can recommend which views, if medications as well as sedatives or in that exam could save you from ophthalmologic, neurologic, and any, they think would be reasonable tranquilizers. Many horse sales have the financial and emotional burden physical exams as well as a to take of the horse. no money back guarantees and of buying a “lemon”. It is important gait evaluation with full flexions. Other additional diagnostics that drug screens can keep everyone to find a reputable veterinarian Radiographs (x-rays) are additional can be done are blood work and honest and safe. It is important to that you trust and who will work (this is normally the case but can drug screens. Underlying organ make sure the horse has the same on your behalf. If it is possible to be different at each hospital) and issues or inflammation can be disposition and level of soundness use a veterinarian that you have price often varies as to which area discovered on a complete equine on the day of the exam that it has a current relationship with, that is you are talking films of. The gait profile, which usually includes any day that you have met it prior. ideal. However, if this is your first evaluation is a pivotal part of the a complete blood count, equine All bloodwork can usually be held by horse you may not have one or you exam since it determines if the horse chemistry panel, and fibrinogen. your veterinarian’s office and ran on might not be purchasing a horse you are interested in is currently Even if you are purchasing a healthy a later day in the near future if you from the same area. If you are sound. During a gait evaluation the horse it can be wise to run blood are not sure about the sale or if you looking at a horse out of state, your veterinarian looks for deficits in the work to have a “normal baseline” need it processed after the exam. 2018 Stallion Edition 43

Once the pre-purchase exam is complete, the information you are World Champion given following the exam is yours to keep (you legally own it) whether Joshua Rushing Joins EC you buy the horse or pass onto the By Courtney Baldwin next. Therefore, it is important to Internationally recognized World His ability to train both horse and remember that if you do pass on Champion rider and trainer Joshua rider are truly world-class,” said the horse and you chose to share Rushing has joined Equus Curito Bob Brennan. “Josh and Ashley the information with the seller, you Equine Center in Louisburg, Kansas are a great team,” added Susan 17 (SOLD OUT to riders but with will have to officially release the as Associate Trainer and In-House Brennan. “Working together in a a limited number of auditor spots information to them. Wilhite and Clinician. Josh is also Equus clinic, they can each see things that available) Frees Equine Hospital will provide Curito’s recommended farrier and a horse and rider need to move to • Dusty Labeth’s and Luke Ryder’s you with an official report completed will continue to maintain the same the next level. It’s often something Bull Riding School on February 24 by the examining veterinarian, level of commitment to his career as Ashley demonstrates and then Josh and 25 including color photos of the horse a farrier that his clients have come to explains or vice versa that brings it • Ashley Purdin’s and Josh and a detailed summary of the appreciate. all together for a rider and produces Rushing’s Body Control and findings of the exam and history of Ashley Purdin, Equus Curito’s a breakthrough.” Obstacle Clinic on March 25 the patient. If you go through with (pronounced: “ek quis Burrito with “I am pleased to become an •Al Dunning Clinic on April 13, 14 the purchase, be sure to provide a C”) Head Trainer has worked official and formal part of Equus and 15. your vet’s office with a copy of the with Josh for the past 12 years and Curito,” said Josh. As the barn • Line Sorting Practices are report to be put in your file in case it had this to say: “Josh takes his farrier and a visiting clinician, I’ve typically every Monday night is needed to review for future visits. horsemanship seriously, and by witnessed first- hand the dedication starting at 7PM. Contact Dusty that I mean everything is taken into and commitment of Bob and Susan Labeth at 913-558-7567 for Horse’s don’t “pass or fail” a pre- account: from the care and training to make this an outstanding training details. purchase exam. The findings of the of the horse to constantly improving and boarding operation, specializing exam allow you and the doctor to his own riding and skill development. in Western horse disciplines. I am More information can be found decide if the horse is healthy and That is what makes him tough to a long-standing fan of Ashley, my at www.ecequinecenter.com and free of current lameness. It is a snap beat as a competitor, he is always friend, and am excited to expand my on Facebook or by contacting shot in time of evaluating the horse’s improving. His accomplishments opportunities to work with her.” Dusty Labeth at 913-558-7567 or physical condition that day. Even in the horse world are exceptional: Josh, his wife Holly and their two [email protected]. though you cannot look to the future Two time EXCA Pro Division World children, Addie and Rhyder reside to see if the horse will succeed long Champion; Two Time EXCA Reserve in Hume, Missouri. Holly and Addie term, it is better to rule out those Futurity World Champion; 2016 can often be seen riding at Equus who surely would not before you are Calgary Stampede’s Cowboy Up Curito in our Monday evening cow saddled with the responsibility of Challenge Reserve Champion; and sorting events. Cinch, McCracken their care. The next time you are in five time UHCA Colt Class Champ. Saddlery and Bent N Broke Welding the market for a new horse, include Josh has always been willing to help are Josh’s sponsors. your vet in the purchase. After all, me out in both improving my riding Equus Curito Equine Center, you will expect them to work with and growing my business. I am glad located at 30504 Metcalf Road in you for the rest of the time you own to have him join the team in a more Louisburg, Kansas, has indoor and the horse, you might as well include professional capacity.” outdoor arenas and 70 acres of trails them from the start. Bob and Susan Brennan, owners through timber, creeks and ridges. For more information go to of Equus Curito, are delighted to Our arenas are built with chutes, AAEP.org, and under the Horse welcome Josh to the team. “Josh pens and returns for roping. We Health tab for owner’s type in a is an exceptional young man. In offer stall, pasture and Arizona Pen search for purchase exams. getting to know Josh over the past boarding. three years we recognized that Upcoming Events at Equus Curito his commitment to his family, faith include: and horses are what define him. • Brad Lund’s Clinic on March 44 BETTER HORSES 2018 Stallion Edition 45 Cows Must Have Calves “They’ll either have a calf or they admirable ranch work from every sometimes a power play of one bull a “closed herd,” no outside females won’t.” angle, Andy has come to mind trying to best the other, fighting, and brought in for extended time, another One of the very best, most frequently in recent weeks. The most nothing gets done. dilemma arises. One overlooked this prominently known cowmen conscientiously observant ranch Anyway, what’s a cowman to do time. answered years ago when foreman has seen a number of cows with a cow that’s not going to return The “opens” are sold and replaced questioned about pregnancy “cycling.” a profit this year? with heavy “springers.” That helps checking his cowherd. No, the cows were not checked “Oh, turn the bull in now so she’ll keep the banker satisfied. That philosophy contrasted for pregnancy in the fall for various have a fall calf,” some suggest. Reminded of Second Timothy management recommendations right or wrong reasons. Perhaps, it’s Others shrug, “Just keep her, she’ll 2:6: “It is the hardworking stockman promoted by college cattle experts. because “they’ll either have a calf or have one next spring, or when she who labors to produce who will be Yet, Andy’s analysis had lifetime they won’t.” gets ready.” partaker of the young.” experience. “Even when cows are Anywhere, with fair certainly, a Whatever a cow not carrying calf to examined ‘safe,’ a lot of things can couple dozen mommas who keep produce a receipt is not economically +++ALLELUIA+++ happen before they have a calf come “intimately nosing around” herd smart. So, better sell her and stop XII--3--1-14-18 spring.” mates won’t drop spring babies. the feed bill. Of course, observant cowboys can “Why not?” one asks. Again, That leaves grass space empty, generally “tell by looking” if a cow’s could be any number of reasons, but unless something replaces her. With bred. Likewise, seeing abortion seemingly the bull didn’t do his job. evidence ahead of calving date is “Bad bull,” not in the sense of tall tale no calf at weaning time. With mean, but he was evidently infertile. exceptions, cows continually seeking Typically smart to put a backup bull romance aren’t “in calf,” either. sire in for such cases. Of course, he Often reflecting that good friend’s might not work either. Then there’s 46 BETTER HORSES New Children’s Book “Short Go Makes the NFR” is a Big Hit with Rodeo Families FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE warming story they could relate to the book is to inspire children to fall TOPEKA, KAN., Jan. 24, 2018 and appreciate and to accurately in love with horses and the sport of – When new mom and longtime portray the western way of life to rodeo the way I have.” equine journalist Lindsay Keller children outside of the rodeo family. Marilyn, who is a former Miss Since the book launched in began reading books to her son, The main character of the story Rodeo Kansas and has been October 2017, “Short Go Makes the NFR” is being read in she realized the “cowboy” books is “Short Go” a bay Quarter Horse attending the NFR as a spectator for homes from 37 different states available to children were few and who is owned by siblings, Elsie and nearly 30 years, was able to rely on and Canada. far between and many of them were Max. Inspired by real childhood play, memories of her daughters’ playtime created by people not truly familiar Short Go and the children re-enact and her experiences of watching buy for your little rodeo kids. My with the western way of life. So, she the timed events at the Wrangler the NFR to create authentic rodeo daughter loves the book and with her decided to do something about it. National Finals Rodeo. The book scenes, while still using the bright daddy being an NFR qualifier it has On a cold January day, she sat has a surprise ending where Short colors children enjoy. become a keepsake for our family,” down to write the children’s book Go travels to Las Vegas to help “As a parent, I always appreciated says Kacee Willbanks Colletti, wife that seemed to be missing from her carry out a very special task during books that not only held the child’s of three-time NFR qualifier Casey son’s library. Not long after she typed each performance at the real NFR. attention with fun illustrations, but Colletti. the last word, she called her mother, Children will love the storyline and also taught them a valuable lesson,” Whether you need a gift for Marilyn Domer, and asked her if illustrations and parents will love Marilyn says. “We created the a cowkid, or a cowkid at heart, she would be willing to illustrate the valuable lesson shared through book with that in mind – children “Short Go Makes the NFR” is a the book. Marilyn has always loved Short Go’s experience. will enjoy the bright colors and fun perfect Christmas, baby shower, painting and drawing and agreed “My sister and I used to spend rodeo announcer lingo, and parents birthday or “just because” present with Lindsay there was a real need countless hours pretending to be will appreciate the lessons on for any child who loves horses for an authentic book about rodeo. professional barrel racers when we responsibility, sharing and prioritizing and rodeo. To purchase books, The two women partnered to form were growing up,” Lindsay says. family.” visit www.TheBellMareBookCo. The Bell Mare Book Company, LLC “When I created the storyline for the Since the book launched last com and to keep up with the and officially launched their first book, I wanted to encourage other October, rodeo families have given it latest news and giveaways, follow book, “Short Go Makes the NFR” young children to get out in the five stars and children outside of the Short Go at www.Facebook.com/ in October 2017. Their goal for the arena like we did and dream of being rodeo world are loving it as well. ShortGoMakesTheNFR. book was to give rodeo kids a heart- cowboys and cowgirls. My hope for “This book is so cute and a must-

Mother-daughter duo, Lindsay Keller and Marilyn Domer, relied on their own experiences as rodeo competitors and fans to help create an authentic book rodeo kids would relate to and appreciate. 2018 Stallion Edition 47 Cowboy Church with Steve Stafford

Hey folks, hope your having a good week. I’m sitting here with a good cup of hot coffee, by a warm fire, The wilderness becomes a lush watching it SNOW! Actually, I kinda pasture, and the hillsides blossom like it when it snows, slows things with joy. The meadows are clothed down a little, forces me to sit down with herds of livestock, and the and get some things done that I‘ve valleys are carpeted with grass. been putting off. I bet I’m not the THEY ALL SHOUT AND SING FOR only one out here with that problem. JOY!” Oh sure, still got to get out and feed Did you see that, the Psalmist horses, bring in more wood, work on says that the crown, the trophy, the Sunday’s message for church, but all jewel of the years long work - is - in all, a good day. One of the things the harvest. Now I love to bail hay. I like about living in this part of the First the hay meadow greens up in country are the four seasons. Each the Spring, then the rains bring lush so very different, and they bring their grass knee deep, then it’s time to own activities with them. Winter - sit harvest the hay crop. Don’t you love back and enjoy the beauty of the the smell of hay in the barn? And snow covered landscape. Spring then to be able to sit back after all the - sit back and enjoy the beauty of work is done. Talk about “shouting the new grass, flowers, the trees, and singing for joy”. You know there’s all seemingly reaching up to the something about the life style we live. heavens in praise and worship. The Enjoying God’s creation, making a Fall - sit back and enjoy all it’s glory. living in God’s created lands. How The brilliance of color - bright reds, many times have we missed the soft greens, pale yellows, October beauty, the creative genius behind oranges, the landscape on fire with this land we call home? The next the beauty of all the color. Summer time your out in the Spring checking - sit back and…? Well I’m not calves, or the Summer having a BBQ sure what summer is good for. The with the family, or the Fall finishing heat, the humidity, mosquito’s and the harvest, or a cold Winter day with chiggers. The only thing I like about a good friend like my dog Ginger, summer is - the 4th of July. take a moment and remember where But I think when God, the creator all this came from. It all came from of all this beauty, when he made the the loving, creative hand of God. earth and the seasons, it must have I think I’ll have another cup of been a really good day for Him. I coffee, and enjoy the snow. See ya bet He really enjoyed himself in his at church! creative state. And we should not This is Steve Stafford, I am the ever forget it was He that did create Pastor of Risen Ranch Cowboy all this for us, yes, just for you and Church. Carthage Mo. And a very me to enjoy. Psalm 65:11-13 puts proud member of the Better Horses it like this, “You crown the year with Network. a bountiful harvest, even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. 48 BETTER HORSES 2018 Stallion Edition 49 THE DANA BENJAMIN TEAM The ONE source for Kansas City area Horse Property & Farms MyKansasCityHorseProperty.com $575,000 $795,500

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Liberty, Mo. Topeka,Topeka, Ks. Ks. TURN-KEY professional horse facility for boarding, training and lessons! This VIEWS for miles from this rolling 73 acre horse property with stocked beautiful$1,595,000 29 rolling acres comes complete with a 200 x 80 indoor arena, pond that sits on a high point in Shawnee County, just north of 16 custom oak stalls, hot/cold wash rack, 3 tack rooms, 5 separate Topeka! Updated ranch home has open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, pastures with shelter, outdoor arena, perimeter trails, safe horse fencing, granite counters, full basement & covered porch. All Morton tractor/hay storage Also, attached 4 bedroom 1.5 story home with open outbuildings include: indoor riding arena, 7 stall heated barn, floor plan, hardwood and tile flooring, wood-burning stove, stainless equipment storage, garage & pipe fencing. Stalls have auto appliances. Long, concrete, tree-lined driveway and parking lot. waterers, swing-out feeders, dutch doors that open to turn-outs. Located between Kearney and Liberty on blacktop – just 10 minutes to Property is perimeter fenced with 7 turn-outs36863 Jingo and plenty Rd. of grass. KCI!

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Just Listed in Basehor, KS! Custom built home w attention to detailOffered on a picturesque at $3,750,000 private 13 Acres on blacktop w Offered ateasy $440,000 access for commuting! 4 Bedrooms including a huge masterOffered suite featuring at $500,000sitting room w fireplace and built-ins, incredible walk in closet and fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with granite, island, breakfast nook & sitting area w fireplace. Beautiful Great Room overlooking the stunning pond. Dining Room. Library. Many upgrades including vaulted & domed ceilings, sauna, storm shelter and zoned HVAC. Lower level family room w walk out is great for entertainment & media room. New exterior paint Offeredw gutters. Wonderful at $659,000$440,000 home for family & friends to enjoy in the Award Winning Basehor-Lin- wood School District. Lovely property to enjoy fishing, hunting or bring a horse or two! Offered at $690,,000.

Beautiful 17 acre Baldwin City country ranchette in Lawrence School District. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath with 2600+ sq ft of living space. Enjoy the beautiful porch overlooking the stunning landscaping or watch your horses graze in the fenced and cross-fenced pastures. The 60x30 barn offers 5 stalls, tack room, laundry, full bath and an attached 120x60 indoor arena. 180x70 outdoor arena. Pastures share 30x50 barn providing run-ins, 2 stalls & storage. Perfect for the horse lover with both indoor & outdoor arenas....hard to find at this price point & with such a great location! Lovely home in a serene setting on beautiful property. Easy open floor plan. 2 main floor bedroom suites. Vaulted great room. Barn has own well! Great location with privacy but still just 10 minutes to Lawrence. Offered at $599,900. Beautiful, well maintained Lansing, KS home on huge corner lot. Walk in to the spacious open main floor flows between the dining, living & kitchen or retreat to your front office. Beautiful kitchen features blonde cabinets, oversized island & breakfast nook. Lovely windows provideOffered naturalOffered light. at at2nd $950,000 $950,000 floor offers 4 bedrooms including the huge master suite w oversized bath, 2 bedrooms share a jack n jill bathroom & 4th bedroom w ensuite. Lower level Offered at $659,000family room w wet bar & walk out to the patio w unfinished Offeredgame room. Largeat $950,000 fenced yard. Great deck & lower patio perfect for outdoor living. Mature trees. Separate fenced dog area w access to garage & back yard. Sprinkler system w sensor prevents watering on rainy days. Neighborhood pool, play area & trails. Beautiful home for raising your family & entertaining your friends! Offered at $375,000

Pre-Inspected Baldwin City country home with 35 acres on blacktop w easy access to Hwy 56 & 59! 4 bdrm, 2 bath w 2467 sq ft of living space. Main floor master suite & laundry. Huge great rm w fireplace. 3 bdrms & bath on 2nd flr. The original farmhouse was fully updated (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) when renovated by seller. Lovingly main- tained w meticulous care & is extremely clean. New roof 2014. Lots of value with size & acreage. Move-In & update with your own style in your own time. Ready for a new family to create memories. Additional 5 acres available. Great location with privacy but still just 20 minutes to Lawrence. Offered at $454,000.