April 2016
NEWDA Southern Chapter By: Kris Blacklock 2 Mission Statement
3 JCDHA NEWDA Southern Chapter loves its members and embraces the versatility of
4 WSHCEF dressage by encouraging handlers and riders of all ages and training levels
5 Timmermann’s Ad to learn laugh and support each other’s horsemanship journey regardless if you are a newbie or a seasoned dressage enthusiast. New in 2016, are two
chapter level recognition programs: Let’s Try IT! and Partner Up! Both en- 7 NEW Judges Seminar to feature Saddleseat and Gaited Horses in 2014 The 2014 Judges Seminar has been set for March 29, 2014. We are happy to report that it will again be in Custer, Wi at the Heartland Stables. The clinician will be at Best Western in Plover with a live demonstration at Heartland Stables. Judges, Judge candidates and auditors are welcome to attend and learn. Please fill out the enclosed registration form to sign up. The clinician this year is Nicole Carswell Tolle who has been a professional in the Tennesse Walking Horse industry for 25 years. She currently resides in Fountain, Colorado. Nicole has held many positions within the Tennessee Walking Horse world. She provided instruction during judge education courses for NHSC and SHOW. She created the original Equitation Certification Judges Test; she has judged several of the industry’s top shows including the National Fun Show and the WHOA International Colt and Pleasure Horse Show. courages members to explore the versatilityNicole’s passion is teaching the art of riding instruction of dressage by ‘testing’ their and how rider effectiveness applies to horse training. She is a strong 6 Confidence Building Clinic advocate for youth as they are the foundation of tomorrow. She also strongly encourages adult riders to achieve their greatest potential regard- less of age. Currently, Nicole travels to Europe twice a year for horsemanship and training camps. Nicole is the author of Matter of Pride, Horsemanship for Riders of Tennes- see Walking Horses, has produced videos; Equitation and Show Ring Presentation, and Teaching Your Horse to Park. training skills within Pre-Intro Lead Line Dressage, Traditional Dressage, Business Cards Ads Western Dressage, Freestyle, Ranch Dressage, Trail Dressage or Therapeutic 8 Coalition of State Horse Councils 2015 Recap Dressage. Let’s Try It! rewards members for groundwork and under saddle horsemanship 9 Coalition of State Horse Councils 2015 Recap hours, volunteerism and continuing education. We actively network
10 Kettle Moraine Equestrian with a variety of instructors, veterinarians, equestrian experts and Drill Team equine organizations within and outside Wisconsin to ensure a vari- 11 MW Renegade Dare ety of educational opportunities at the local, state and national lev- Devils el. In January we partnered with Coach’s Corral to explore rider/ 12 WI Cowboy Dressage horse benefits of Virtual Coaching. In February we offered Six Feet on the Ground education- 13 WI Cowboy Dressage al demos in Prairie du Sac and Tomah and learned of the Dressage Award recognition pro- 14 What’s Up With Cowboy Dressage TM? grams that NEWDA and USDF Region 2 offers. In March, we discovered NAWD’s Virtual Shows, STARs and TRAX recognition with guest presenter Jen Johnson (MN). Officers and 15 What’s Up With Cowboy members also participated in a ‘Fun with Ground Poles’ riding session that helped riders and Dressage TM? horses build core muscles, balance and consistent rhythm and tempo with Kelley Shetter-Ruiz 16 NEW Championship Challenge Program (Dousman) hosted by CountryView Equestrian Estates LLC (West Bend). In April, we sched- 17 NEW Championship uled educational demos on ‘Aspiring to Upper Level Dressage’ with
Challenge Program Megan McIsaac (Oregon) and Pre-Lead Line Dressage demo sessions 18 Upcoming Events in Juneau with Claudia Shipshock, Prairie du Sac with Kris Blacklock 19 Dejno’s, Inc. Ad and Tomah with Sandi Jankowski. We’re also hosting our first Virtual
Dressage Schooling Show April 29-May 8 that will feature Traditional 20 Ready to Hit the Trails/ MHF Lineup/GDSP Dressage, Western Dressage, Pre-Intro Lead Line and Trail Dressage Scavenger Hunt for Riders classes for Jr/Young Riders, Adult Amateurs and Open Riders. May 7-8 we are holding FUN with Ground Poles rider sessions and Mounted Yoga for Equestrian sessions to help riders 21 WHC Advertising Form understand how their balance affects the movement of their horse.
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Jefferson County Draft Horse Association
Spring is just around the corner, and everyone is getting ready for riding and going on wagon rides! As for the Jefferson County Draft Horse people, some of us are getting ready for the Midwest Horse Fair. We giveour demonstration on Friday at 4:20 p.m. in the Barn 2 Arena and Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Coliseum. We hope that you can put us on your list of activities to attend. Our February meeting was held at Mary Jane and Bob Swedberg’s place in Oconomowoc. We conducted our usual meeting items and then went into an activity on how to find your horse’s weight. This takes two people. Step 1: measure from point of shoul- der in a straight line down along the side to the horse’s butt-crease. Step 2: measure girth at highest point of withers behind the elbow then around back to starting point. In the next article we will give you the formula for the measurements you took and recorded. The activities at Old World Wisconsin are listed on the website www.wisconsinhistory.org. Or better yet, here they are: Rituals of Spring - May 21-22 Laura Ingalls Wilder - July 23-24 Autumn on the Farm - September 3-4 (for plowing) Autumn on the Farm - October 15-16 (for logging) We hope to see you there watching the gentle giants in action. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a ride on the Omnibus being pulled by Percherons or Clydesdales. Many of the events at Old World Wisconsin are made possible by the grant we receive from the Wisconsin Horse Council. It offsets the cost for transportation for the teamsters to travel to Eagle with their horses. Thank you Wisconsin Horse Council!
Below are a few pictures of the wagons and carriages at Mary Jane and Bob Swedberg’s place.
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Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org– Go to the WSHCEF tab - near the top What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation
What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WSHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WSHC individuals. The WSHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wiscon- sin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501C(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin. WSHCEF Board of Directors
Board of Directors & Volunteer Team President Gary Jackson Mike McGowan Karen Meekma Vice President Diane Sackett Linda Ernsberger Lee Sackett Secretary Linda Ernsberger Rich Ernsberger Lila Lemanski Treasurer Elaine Gauthier James Harris Melanie Lichtfeld
Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation
If you’d like to learn more about the Wisconsin State Equine Foundation-Go to our website (www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org) and click on the Equine Foundation tab on top the website. Learn more about the Foundation. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 5
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The list of approved/sanctioned shows are listed on the website. Only shows listed are eligible to be used towards earning points for this program.
Confidence Building Clinic with Mary Hamilton Where: Fox Ridge Stable, N7278 County Road O, River Falls, WI 54022 When: May 14, 2016 Cost: Early bird special with your paid registration before March 31 is $150.00 includes one complimentary audit pass for a friend. After March 31 cost is $175.00, audit $35 a day. Highlights: Western Wisconsin location, beautiful facility, stalls available to rent, indoor and outdoor available, potluck lunch, limited to only 12 riders to allow for more one- on- one attention, if weather allowing some training will be on the trails in the afternoon Register on line at https:// www.riderselite.com/register/ Questions: [email protected] or 763-498-6565 Register on line at https:// www.riderselite.com/register/ Questions: [email protected] or 763-498-6565 Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 7
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Page 8 Wisconsin Horse Council Coalition of State Horse Councils Fall 2015 Meeting Recap By Nancy Edwards, WHC President
The CSHC Fall meeting was hosted by the Minnesota Horse Council, MHC, Oct 30-Nov 1, 2015 The first discussion topic was with the MN DNR. They manage about 1000 miles of trails for horseback riding, of which 526 are multi-use state trails. The MHC has a close working relationship with the DNR with their group the MHC Trail Blazers. The MHC helps the DNR with volunteers after catastrophic weather hits. MN has had a horse pass since ’07 required for state trails only that goes into a dedicated fund for DNR horse facilities. It is legislation as opposed to regulation. In 2014 they sold 5500 passes. In 2013, 26% of passes were sold out of state. They have electronic licensing system so they can purchase them at gas stations, Walmart and they get $1.00 to keep for each one sold. They have the MN Recreational Trail User Association which has 10 user groups both motorized and non-motorized that work together for the trail usage. They are Bicycles, Mountain Bikes, ATV’s, Off Road Motorcyclists, Hikers, Cross Country Skiers, In-line skaters, 4-Wheel-Drive Enthusiasts, Snowmobilers and Horses. They talked about the Recreational Use Statute that if you do not charge people to use your land and you are not intentional neg- ligent, you cannot be sued if someone gets hurt on your land. It protects the private property landowner to allow trail usage. Wisconsin also has this. There was discussion of the need for Emergency Response Markers on the trails and to have a standardized trail marking system from state to state. The next discussion was about Manure Management and Nutrient/Rain Run-off. MN Pollution Control Agency handouts were given. The general rule of thumb for the minimum state requirements for spreading manure away from water sources including streams, lakes, wetlands, and drainage ditches for non-winter setback is 25 feet and winter setback is 300 feet! I thought that was very interesting! Then there was Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) information. Tiffany Determan spoke about the Sherburne County Small Farms Program. She suggested it is important to get to know the local Soil and Water Conservation district in your area. In MN they can give technical and financial assistance (up to 75% along waterways and 50% further from waterways) with pasture management, manure management, storm water and run-off management. Next Diane Lesher spoke about Equisure Insurance Agency. She was clear they were not a company but an agency that repre- sents companies. They do not sell insurance, they provide the benefit. She said they have the pen of Lloyd’s of London to be able to create insurance products for an organization. ARG, Associated Research Group, is a non-profit group in the Equisure office to work with small groups. That is who WHC works through. Also, this is ‘excess’ insurance. You turn the claim into your primary insurer first. Also interesting was that you can stack benefits, I.e. if you have it through multiple organizations such asUSEF, Arabian Horse Association or WHC, but the limit is 2.
When writing Release forms she noted you must have the owners name exactly as it appears on the insurance application, and it must also note this: “I am releasing you from all claims even alleged negligence.” Or she said it would not hold up in court. Dr. Tracy Turner, DVM and president of the MN Horse Council was up next to talk about the Equine Disease Communication Cen- ter. Their website is www.equinediseasecc.org. I’ve taken text directly from their website as it says it accurately. “The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. The communication system is designed to seek and report real time information about disease out- breaks similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerts the human population about diseases in peo- ple.” “The goal of the EDCC is to alert the horse industry about disease outbreak information to help mitigate and prevent the spread of disease.” “Working in cooperation with state animal health officials and the United State Department of Agriculture, the EDCC seeks infor- mation about current disease outbreaks from news media, social media, official state reports and veterinary practitioners. Once information is confirmed, it is immediately posted on this website and messages sent to all states and horse organizations by email. Daily updates are posted until each outbreak is contained or deemed no longer a threat.” Also, on their website is information about vaccinations and biosecurity. You should all check it out. Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 9
Coalition of State Horse Councils Fall 2015 Meeting Recap Continued...
Our Saturday evening discussion was on the widening gap between the aging state horse councils and the younger generation. She had ideas of things to do and as she spoke I realized that everything she suggested, our WHC is already doing! Saturday started with a discussion from the Colorado Horse Council and Bill Scebbi on his idea of ‘Equine City Hall’. This concept is very extensive computerization of ALL aspects of the horse council, including financials and it’s all in a cloud. It is a program that you have to commit to for 3 to 5 yrs depending on who you choose to go with, with an estimate of 90 days to get up and running with no cost estimate for this and then $600 per year paid to the CRM (Client Relationship Manager. It needs a project manager to maintain and my take is, it’s way beyond us at this point in time. Discussion of Therapeutic Horse Programs followed. PATH, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship has accredita- tion programs and instructor programs for Therapeutic riding organizations. Insurance carriers are dropping Therapeutic organi- zations if they do not have an accreditation and use certified instructors. Important questions to ask these places are:Who are your insurance carriers? Are they accredited? If a volunteer, ask to see their 990’s? Do they have D & O Directors and Officers insurance? Before these meetings a survey was sent out to Horse Councils regarding the State Horse Council’s operating structures, and 25 councils responded. The results were handed out and discussed. Of the questions asked, WHC participates in most of them. There were some notes from the CSHC Google group usage on questions asked of other horse councils about Equine license plates, equine cremation and highway patrol ticketing issues. I still think an equine license plate in Wisconsin would be ainter- esting venture. Additional ideas and suggestions that came up: It was suggested that it is important for the Horse Council to belong to the Farm Bureau Board. Colorado is organizing a trail riding day on the Sat. before Father’s Day to try to get as many people on horses as they can. Last year they had 100 110 and their goal is 1000. To accomplish this they are trying to get 6 or 7 different areas to ride in and have groups from those areas organize the rides. Interesting concept. Ohio Horse Council tracks ‘Saddle Hours’ for the non trail riders. Another interesting concept. Another good suggestion was to find a way to promote horse people giving back through volunteer hours and what they are do- ing. Do this by generating an article asking people to share this information. I was thinking there may need to be a reward system but my thought is the reward could be getting it published for recognition. North Carolina Horse Council works with Queensboro Shirt Company and banks 5 different logos with them. People think they are ordering through the NC Horse Council site but it is actually going right to Queensboro Shirt Company. The HC can pick your inventory, set your price and do embroidery or screen printing. Another neat thing I would like to see our WHC offer, whether with someone local or this Queensboro Shirt Company. Page 10 Wisconsin Horse Council
Kettle Moraine Equestrian Drill Team Kris Blacklock & Gayle Zinniel
1996-2016 Then & Now! Kettle Moraine EZ Riders Equestrian Drill Team celebrates their 10th Anniversary this year. Developed as a ‘sister’ team of the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders in 2006, the EZ Riders provides an opportunity for new horses and new riders to acclimate themselves and their steed to the team sport of equestrian drill. Both rider and horse learn, practice and perform patterned routines; first starting on the ground, then under saddle. With mostly trotting, minimal cantering and no flags, it is a more relaxed approach to drill team maneuvers, performances and competitions. The EZ Riders help new riders and their mounts build confi- dence, develop the timing, rating, learn drill team maneuvers and perfect their skills in riding as a synchronized group – skills needed to be successful in riding with the intricate, fast paced, high energy and flag bearing Rough Rider routines.
We wish to take a moment to recognize our founding KMEZ members who got thing rolling along in 2006 – Amy Becker, Allyssa Boley, Deb Becker, Wren George, Amy Kornkven, Elena Kornkven, Brenda Link, Joan Beyer, Karien Bakker, Michiel Bakker, Stacy Lea, Eva Lynch, Sandra Mann, Megan Pe- terson, Kenda Shotliff, Michelle Vergenz, Lauren Welch, Deb Wollenburg and Gayle Zinniel and thank each for their leadership and encouragement of self and others. A former KMEZ Rider Brenda indicated the value of equestrian drill “I joined drill 6 years ago to improve my riding skills and confidence. My horse, Nevada, and I now have a true partnership”. The Kettle Moraine Equestrian Drill Team are admired for their pioneer spirit and continue to warmly welcome returning and new riders and their horses into the exciting discipline of equestrian drill team.
In 2016, the KMEZ team is comprised of Natalie Derry (Fort Atkinson), Charlotte Luedtke (Jefferson), Abby Moravec (North Prairie), Tammy Pooch (Cambridge), Suzie Raether (Waukesha), Alyssa Rennebu (Eagle), Michelle Rennebu (Eagle), Kaylee White (Spring Green), Lori White (Burlington). There’s several new riders considering joining this year including Maddy Garvey (Johnson Creek), Lindsey Beech (Johnson Creek) and a few others that will test their horses during weekly practices starting after April’s Midwest Horse Fair.
For 2016, the Kettle Moraine Rough Riders include Karien Bakker (Eagle), Michiel Bakker (Eagle), Kris Blacklock (Prairie du Sac), Pam Drewek (Jefferson), Susie Glab (Jefferson), Bertie James (Waterloo), Chera James (Waterloo), Melissa Johnson (Edgerton), Eva Lynch (Neosho), Jeannette Mortier (Watertown), Valerie Nelson (Fort Atkinson), Kenda Shotliff (Evansville), Roxanne Shannon (Fort Atkinson), Jean Welch (Milton), Deb Wollenburg (Watertown) and Gayle Zinniel (Dousman).
Both teams, EZ Riders and Rough Riders, take part in numerous competitions, exhibitions and parades throughout the year. While we don’t expect each rider and horse to participate in all events, we do ask each team member to be dedicated to- wards improving teamwork and camaraderie by attending weekly practices held year round at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. If you like creative, flashy uniforms, precise team routines, high rev music, and equine enthusiast camaraderie, then you’ll enjoy watching equestrian drill teams compete. Please mark your calendar, plan to bring your family and friends and attend the 13th Annual KMRR Drill Team Competition scheduled June 25, 2016 at Shotliff’s All Around Equine Events facility, 9420 N Berg Rd, Evansville WI.
Visit the Kettle Moraine drill team website www.kmrr.com for more information, membership, team sponsorship or to schedule a perfor- mance | Call Gayle Zinniel at Home 262-392-2293 or Cell 262-490-3550| Email [email protected] | We look forward to meeting drill enthusi- asts, getting you started in drill and performing for you. Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 11 Page 12 Wisconsin Horse Council
Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage By Sallie Scovill, WCD Secretary
What is Cowboy DressageTM? Put simply, it is a place for riders from all walks of life and for equines of all breeds to find support, kindness and be rewarded for their Soft Feel in a low-stress, encouraging competition environment. Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage and its members have been focused on three simple principles for the past 4 years (even if for some of those years we operated under a different name): 1. Rewarding Try 2. Developing Soft Feel 3. Building Camaraderie Some of us are just getting back into riding, some of us love to compete, some of us want to spend most of our time on the trails, and for some, riding is a brand new thing. The one common thread that ties us together is our desire to improve our horseman- ship through the use of Cowboy Dressage. Schooling Shows: As a club, WCD is striving to create low-stress venues to encourage our members to test their progress in a competition setting. Cowboy Dressage™ competitions are not about placings, but a chance to showcase ones Soft Feel and Partnership with their eq- uine friend. We use a “Judge” as a 2nd pair of eyes to help us become better with every ride. We encourage you to experience a new type of show, where the goal is harmony and partnership both inside and outside of the show ring. This year two shows are planned. The first is the June 4th, Schooling Show at Double Bar A in Oakfield WI. To limit barriers and provide more options to get involved, the club is offering reduced rates for tests and fun prizes for our Soft Feel riders and horses. Classes are placed first – fifth and the June 4th show is the deadline for those wishing to enter the WCD Year End High-point and Year End Soft Feel awards. The grand finale of the year is the Fall Gathering and Schooling Show. This is a two day show Sept. 17 & 18 at Heartland Equestri- an Center, Custer, WI. This show offers multiple class placings along with High Point awards, and a member’s tack swap. We use the term Gathering since this is an opportunity for exhibitors to socialize with members from all over the state. Many first time exhibitors are surprised at the supportive environment that is Cowboy Dressage's calling card. Readers – you are all cordially invited to join us. WCD members will be able to enter for Year End High-Point awards in 4 divisions: Youth, Amateur, Open and Gaited. Points are given according to scores received on tests with riders also being eligible for the Year End High-Point Soft Feel. Winners will re- ceive WCD logo jackets and WCD bridle bags, and the Soft Feel Awards are some of the largest Ribbons we have seen. All awards are handed out at our Year End Banquet in November. Events: In addition to WCD Shows, we are working to create alliances with the other clubs, organizations and Individuals to help promote Cowboy Dressage. We encourage our members to show how Cowboy Dressage improves all aspects of competition and perfor- mance. Two of our approved instructors, Heather Lekan and Carla Peters, are offering FREE clinics for youth and are actively working with 4H and Pony Clubs to educate them on the principles of Cowboy Dressage™. To support this outreach, WCD create a Youth Incen- tive Award, where youth WCD members can apply for help in attending Wisconsin Cowboy Dressage clinics and shows. Educating youth is important because WCD embraces the ideas that Cowboy Dressage ™ promotes: “Cowboy Dressage™ is for Any Age. We are Educating the Next Generation of Western Horsemen & Horsewomen. Cowboy Dres- sage is…….A discipline, A pursuit…..A passion, A lifestyle. It is a world that emphasizes, above all else, the relationship between horse and rider.” Eitan Beth-Halachmy Additionally WCD instructors are hosting clinics around the state to educate riders about Cowboy Dressage™. Stop by the Wis- consinCowboyDressage.org website to see which clinics are in your area. If you don’t see one and want to host, please visit the Finding Instruction page on the WCD website. Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 13
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WCD is proud to bring back Jeff Sanders of Modern Vaquero Horsemanship. For the last two years, Jeff’s clinics have sold out quickly, with last year’s dates including cow work for the first time. This year has a similar format of four days exploring the Vaquero Traditions and putting the Cow in Cowboy Dressage as riders learn to work cattle in a relaxed and calm manner. This clinic is Aug. 26 – 29 and we are partnering with Showtime Arena in Deerfield, WI to host the event. Trail Rides: Because WCD is not strictly focused on shows and clinics, but on finding fun ways to build camaraderie, members are welcome to attend our yearly camping trail ride. This year’s ride will be in the beautiful fall weather at Spur of the Moment Ranch Oct. 15 – 18 in Mountain, WI. As with any of our shows, clinics, or rides, there is never any need to be a member of WCD as we welcome all who want to have fun with their equine partner, regardless of breed. Find all the flyers and registration forms for all our events on the WCD web- site at: http://wisconsincowboydressage.org/. So get involved, have fun, and you’ll get a big “YEE HAW” from the WCD team. You’re always welcome wherever we are!
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What’s Up With Cowboy DressageTM? Cowboy Dressage has added a new dimension and challenge to my own horsemanship. By Richard Winters
As I write this article, I'm sitting at a horse show. Last night I rode with over thirty other riders in the preliminary round of the Top Hand Competition. I know that I have qualified as one of the top 10 riders. We are now waiting to see who will make the top5 cut and ride in the finals tomorrow night. I wasn't judged on how far my horse slid or how fast he could spin. I don't believe there was even one cow on the premises. This weekend, I've tried something brand-new, Cowboy Dressage.
This new horsemanship discipline is really taking off. At this show there will be over 900 individual goes with three arenas contin- uously active for three days. Although this event has its roots in Classical Dressage it has evolved into something very specific un- to itself. Its organizers would also want to clarify that this is not "Western dressage". Cowboy Dressage has developed its own unique set of principles, guidelines, courts and tests. It's been a huge learning experience for me and has challenged my own horsemanship skills. Below are just a few things that I've learned.
It's All About Transitions There were probably over twenty different transitions that I had to execute during my test. Transitioning from the working walk to the free walk, on to the working jog then the free jog, asking for the lope and back down again. And of course, all of these tran- sitions had to happen at a very specific mark on the course.
Bending And Straightness Every circle was judged on how well the horses were bent and how consistently they traveled in the circle. Then aligning the horse’s body on straight-lines was also closely scrutinized. "Kind of, Sort of" just didn't cut it. I really had to strive for perfection. Poles And Cones In many of the challenge tests, poles and cones were set up for the rider to navigate in different gaits. This was helpful in some ways in that it gave us a frame of reference of where to ride. In other ways, it was tricky to keep my horse riding correctly over polls that were spaced at different intervals.
Callers Although it was important to be familiar with the particular test that I was riding, every rider was allowed a caller to announce the next maneuver in the test. Having a good caller, that stayed in the rhythm and flow of your ride was vital for success. It also relieves a lot of pressure of trying to memorize a test that can last up to seven or eight minutes. Should a rider go off course, a cowbell is rung and the judge helps the rider find a new starting point. This makes the event very rider-friendly. There's only a small penalty for this happening twice but getting lost a third time is a dismissal.
Bits And Headgear Unlike other disciplines, Cowboy Dressage allows you to ride a horse of any age in a Bosel, Snaffle or Leverage Bit. It is strictly the rider’s preference. You can also ride with a Leverage Bit using two-hands. However, if you start two-handed you must ride the entire test with two-hands. If you begin your test one-handed you must ride the whole test one-handed.
Levels For Everyone This weekend I competed in the "Top Hand" Division. This perhaps was the most challenging and difficult test of the weekend. However, there are classes for every level of horse and rider. Youth classes, Novice classes, Amateur and Open classes. There were many classes offered for just those who wanted to walk and jog. Then many more that also included the lope and more challenging maneuvers.
Cowboy Dressage Handshake This is an agreement that every rider makes: They will always put the horse’s welfare above any competition or goal. The show management insists, and enforces, that no equipment can be used, or training techniques implement, in the warm-up pen that would not be allowed in the show arena. Although almost every club and association talks about and attempts to put the welfare of the horse first, I have not seen any group practice what they preach any better than Cowboy Dressage. Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 15
What’s Up With Cowboy DressageTM? Continued...
Soft Feel Although the technical aspects of each test are critical, there is also a more subtle area that is judged just as importantly. Riders are judged on the "soft feel" that they exhibit while executing each maneuver. That means; riding with light contact without over- flexing the horse. If a horse’s head and neck get too low, or a horse’s nose gets behind the vertical, penalty points are assessed. Without the soft feel that exemplifies harmony, balance and partnership, it is difficult to do well in Cowboy Dressage.
Personally, I love the tradition, athleticism and discipline of the Reined Cow Horse. However, Cowboy Dressage has added a new dimension and challenge to my own horsemanship. This weekend I observed riders of many levels riding many different breeds of horses. The common denominator was that each rider was trying to ride with more finesse, feel and accuracy. This is the first Cowboy Dressage show that I have ever attended and I think I can share a pretty objective opinion. It appears to me that horses and riders are both winners in this deal. Cowboy Dressage is an opportunity for any rider, at any level, to bump up their horse- manship game and refine their skills. It's also a place where each horse can step up to a higher level of performance without be- ing compromised physically or mentally.
Here’s the rest of the story: I did indeed make it back to compete in the top 5! We rode a mystery test and then had to switch horses with another top 5 contestant and re-ride the test. My horse Whiz secured the Championship win for a veteran Cowboy Dressage competitor, which was beautifully executed. Whiz and I placed fourth, which my wife assures me is more than respecta- ble for my first endeavor with a brand new discipline, having entered the toughest class, at their year-end finals.
I had fun this weekend and learned a lot. Hopefully I'll get a chance to do it again. You can find out more by going to cowboydres- sageworld.com
Cheryl and Richard Winters Richard Winters Horsemanship
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Championship Challenge Open Show Awards Program
Program Rules:
An annual nomination fee of $20 per division and age group must accompany the completed Championship Challenge Open Show Award Nomination form. This fee is in addition to the annual WHC membership fee.
Exhibitor must be a current Level I member of the WHC prior to the show date.
The Open Show must be sanctioned by the Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) for points to count toward award standings.
To be a WHC sanctioned show, the show must be open to horses of all breeds and all colors. If a show requires a membership fee (such as a specific breed show) it does not qualify for this program.
All shows are required to have either a WHC certified judge or a carded breed judge.
Any show that is double judged counts as two separate shows.
Appropriate show clothing is required for all shows between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Sanctioned shows may only use legal equipment allowed by the specific discipline.
Points/placings are per horse/exhibitor combination. Champion and Reserve classes also count, please include them as well.
If you do not place in a class, you are still eligible to receive one (1) point for entering the class, provided you were not disqualified or excused.
Points carry over from year to year for the Cumulative awards (Merit and Champion). Division year end awards are accumulated during the stated show year and do not carry over.
The show year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. All point forms must be received at the WHC office within 30 days of the show date or they will NOT be counted. A copy of the showbill must accompany the point form when submitted.
Points:
# Horse 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Participation place place place place place place in Class (no placing) 1 1 2 2 1 3 3 2 1 Age Groups 4 4 3 2 1 (as of 1/1/16)
5 5 4 3 2 1 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jr Jr: 11 & younger
7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jr: 12-17
8 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 Sr: 18-39 12 16 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 Sr Sr: 40 & older 17 21 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 22 26 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 27 31 12 11 10 9 8 7 1
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Divisions:
☼ Halter:
Eligible classes: all halter classes, sport horse, hunter-in-hand
☼ Showmanship:
Eligible classes: all showmanship classes
☼ Western Walk/Jog only:
Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck. Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/jog(trot) only class.
☼ Western Performance:
Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, reining, western riding, western pattern, disciplined rail, ranch riding, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck
☼ English Walk/Trot only:
Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, jumping, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck.
Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/trot only class.
☼ English Performance:
Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, road hack, saddleseat pleasure/equitation, dressage suitability under saddle, equitation over fences, working hunter, jumping, disciplined rail, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck
☼ Driving:
Eligible classes: pleasure, reinsmanship, obstacles, scurry, fine harness, ground driving, double jeopardy, cones, gamblers choice, utility driving, roadster
☼ Speed/Gymkhana:
Eligible classes: barrels, poles, keyhole, stake, speed & action, flag, catalog, bribe-a- horse, ball & pail, hug-a-cowboy or any timed event. No team events.
Yearly Awards: ☼Year End Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in each division and age group (except halter) Cumulative Awards: You may take as many years as you need to work up to these awards. But remember, it must be the same horse/exhibitor combination for the award. ►Bronze Merit Award Must accumulate 200 points in a single division ►Silver Merit Award Must accumulate 300 points in a single division ►Gold Merit Award Must accumulate 500 points in a single division ►Platinum Champion Award Must accumulate 1,000 points in a single division ►Supreme Champion Award Must accumulate 400 points in three different divisions
The Wisconsin Horse Council is excited to offer this new Open Show Award program! As with all new ventures, some adjustments may need to be made to insure a competitive and fair program. We will review the program at the end of the first year. The committee will take into consideration any constructive suggestions and insights submitted by participants. (we can possibly make a form for them to fill out at the end of the year ) Page 18 Wisconsin Horse Council Upcoming Events 2016
April April 2 WHC Judge Seminar, Rawhide Boy’s Ranch New London April 2 Cowboy Dressage Challenge Court Clinic, Edgerton Heather Lekan, 608 206 0596 April 2 Spring Horseman’s Seminar, 10am 2pm, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, Corriente Vet Service RSVP 715 342 1212 April 3 WHC District 2 meeting, 4pm Rocky Run Saddle Tack & Trailer Gleason April 8 10 CCR Horse Training’s 3 Day Riding Clinic hosted at Rivendell Farm Sparta, instructed by Danielle Crooks & Kim Crooks www.ccrhorsetraining.com or 608 588 6324 April 9 Little International Horse Show, Bounds Showtime Arena Deerfield Drew 608– 393 4623 SANCTIONED April 15 16 17 Midwest Horse Fair, Alliant Energy Center Madison April 16 WHC District 2 Trail Clinic, 10am, Victory Lane Riding Academy, Marathon Marilyn Krueger 715 675 7016 April 22 Spring Shootout Versatility Competition, Walworth County Fairgrounds– Elkhorn Stefanie 262 215 3541 SANCTIONED April 23 Spring Showdown All Breed Show, Walworth County Fairgrounds– Elkhorn Stefanie 262 215 3541 SANCTIONED April 24 Volunteer Hours Awards Phone Chat– NEWDA Southern Chapter 608 370 4629 www.newdressage.org April 29 May 8 Dressage Virtual Schooling Show hosted by NEWDA Southern Chapter 608 370 4629 www.newdressage.org Pre register by April 23 April 30 WHC District 2 Youth Clinic, 9am, Western Connection Ranch Rhinelander Marilyn Krueger 715 675 7016 April 30 FREE Cowboy Dressage Youth Clinic, Edgerton Heather Lekan, 608 206 0596
May May 7 WSQHA Open Show St. Jude’s Benefit, Rochelle, Ill call Judy 608 934 5459 May 7 Circle E Open Show Summer Series, June & July Seymour SANCTIONED May 7 8 IBHA All Breed Show, Jefferson, Double Judged, May– June July August– Michele 920 988 9073 SANCTIONED May 8 Mother’s Day Horse Show– Woodside Ranch, Mauston May 13 UMBHA All Breed Speed Show, May June, July, August Black River Falls SANCTIONED May 13 15 CCR Horse Training’s 3 Day Riding Clinic at Big Valley Ranch in Avoca www.ccrhorsetraining.com or 608 588 6324 May 14 Friends of the Reforestation Camp Trail Obstacle Challenge, Circle E Equestrian Stable, Seymour Michelle 920 676 4908 May 14 Peggy VanderSande One Day Horsemanship Clinic, Pine River 630 479 6589 May 14 Confidence Building Clinic, River Falls, Mary 763 498 6566– www.riderselite/register.com May 14 15 UMBA Double Judged Open Shows, Jackson County Fair Park (also in Jun, July, August) SANCTIONED May 14 15 Winnebago County 4H Warm Up Show, Sunnyview Oshkosh SANCTIONED May 14 15 Wisconsin Pinto Horse Association Horse Show, Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, Jim Archer 708 279 7298, [email protected] May 15 Plymouth Open Horse Show, Sheboygan County Fairgrounds– www.plymouthtrailriders.org SANCTIONED May 21 22 ABRA Approved All Breed Open Show, Jefferson SANCTIONED May 21 DCHA open arena 9am Dodge County Fairgrounds May 21 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Show, Thorp Candy 715 773 0515 SANCTIONED May 21 Circle T Speed Fun Show, 3pm Thorp Candy 715 773 0515 SANCTIONED May 22 Casual Ranch Horse Lazy Creek Show, Lazy Creek Farm Juneau 920 340 3623 SANCTIONED May 22 WHC District 2 Driving Clinic, 1pm –Victory Lane Riding Academy, Marathon Marilyn Krueger 715 675 7016 May 28 29 WSCA Pleasure Show, Rice Lake (Barron County Fairgrounds) Kristi 715 205 2722 SANCTIONED May 29 All Breeds Open Show, Manitowoc Expo Grounds, Brenda 920 901 5686 SANCTIONED May 30 Oregon 40th Memorial Day Open Show, Oregon SANCTIONED
June
June 4 Lazy Creek Farm Pleasure Show, Juneau 920 340 3623 SANCTIONED June 4 Poker Ride/Obstacle Course Sponsored by Northern Kettle Moraine Horse Trail Assoc. Horse Riders Campground, Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest, New Prospect 8am 4pm 262 339 0531 June 4 WI Cowboy Dressage Schooling Show, Oakfield –www.wisconsincowboydressage.org June 5 Branch River 52nd Annual Open Show, Manitowoc Expo Grounds SANCTIONED June 4 5 Wi Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc. , Black River Falls, June– July– August September, www.wifqha.org SANCTIONED June 11 Marshfield Saddle Club Open Show,1 1/2 miles N. of M.233 Hwy.E Paula 715 305 9759 June 11 Midwest Gypsy Horse Show, Jefferson Fairgrounds www.midwestgypsyhorseassociation.com June 11 Washington County 4 H Horse & Pony Project 2016 Twi light Show Series Karri O. 262 880 2265 or Sylvia Gatzke 920 539 5259 SANCTIONED June 11 12 Wisconsin Charity Classic Open Horse Show, Jefferson County Fairgrounds www.wisconsinmorganhorseclub.org 920 91 0802 June 12 Badger Horse Show, Rusty B Arena Westfield 608 369 1773 SANCTIONED June 15 18 WHC Trail School at Gov. Dodge State Park \, http://wisconsinhorsecouncil.org/trails/designSchool.php June 17 UMBHA All Breed Speed Show, June, July, August Black River Falls SANCTIONED June 17 18 ABRA Approved All Breed Open Show, Jefferson SANCTIONED June 18 Heartland Equestrian Center Open Show, Custer. Sarah 715 323 2626 SANCTIONED June 18 Circle E Open Show Summer Series, May & July Seymour SANCTIONED June 18 Clark County Pleasure Show, June, July, August, Greenwood schooling show June 18 Horse Power Healing Center, West 20 East Troy 262 642 4272 SANCTIONED June 18 19 UMBA Double Judged Open Shows, Jackson County Fair Park (also in May, July, August) SANCTIONED June 19 Dodge County Open Speed Show, Dodge County Fairgrounds Beaver Dam SANCTIONED June 19 Badger Horse Show Casual Open Show, Red Ridge Ranch– Mauston, 920 483 0201 SANCTIONED 920-623-0393 Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 19
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Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 21
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EXCLUSIVELY for WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL members only! FREE CLASSIFIED ads in our newsletter. Ads will be posted for 2 consecutive newsletters. Limit of 4 lines (75 words). Subjected to editing to fill space. Ads must be personal for your horses and equine related items. Not for commercial/business advertising.
For Sale: Morgan/Friesian cross: 10 year old gelding. Must sell due to owner health issues. Call: 608-513-4488 for more information.
For Sale: 10 year old AQHA Broodmare, beautiful 16+ hand hunt-type mare. Nice, pretty mover with an exceptionally sweet disposition! A hind leg injury prevented her from ever riding or showing, but she is a great producer & super mom. Co-ownership/lease arrangement available. Call: 920-295-2237 or Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Featherlite Two Horse strait load bumper pull “V” horse trailer, model 9407. Used only a few times locally, LIKE NEW! Call: 262-215- 3889 or Email: [email protected].
For Sale or Lease: 8 year old Halter Broodmare. BS Paint Palomino. 16H daughter of Obvious First Clue. Money winning foals- Easy breeder and great mom. $2,000.00 OBO - Call: 608-434-4530 North Freedom.
For Sale: 2 sets of Fine Show Harnesses for a 14.2. 860lb. horse. Brown reins-Clean and in good shape.$500.00 each or $750 pair - Call: 920-894-7239.
For Sale: Jerald Show (2 Wheel Cart) with wooden basket. $1050 OBO - Call: 920-894-7239.
For Sale: 6 year old PB Arab Mare. 14.2 H 860lbs. Good Manners-needs experienced rider. Arabian Breeders Sweepstakes Entry/ Placing in 2014 NEWPHA & WDHR High Point Year Ends Award Program. Scored 7 & 7.5 in intro A & B tests at Sunflower Farms Schooling show (Aug. 2014) - Owners 1st Dressage competition. $7,500.00 - Call: 920-894-7239.
For Sale: Meadowbrook Carriage with 48” wheels ( horse or small draft). Located in Woodstock, IL. $1,200 OBO - Call: 815-861-0965 or Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Show Carriages – Class up your show driving. 1 Phaeton & 1 Antique, 4 wheel (Black & Burgundy) for 15.2 or 15.3 horse . Both have appeared in many shows, always in the Winners circle. Classy - Stored inside. Call: 920-484-3066.
For Sale: Big Horn 1647-16” Gaited Infinity Saddle, flexible tree with exclusively designed Gaited Horse bars. Centerfire rigging, memory foam seat, brass hardware-only used a few times. $950.00 located near Janesville - Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Two Horse Steel Bumper pull 1976 Road Master Trailer. 5’5” wide and 6’7” high-perfect for QH size. Large tack room in front. Stored inside during winter. $2,800 OBO –Call or Text: 608-957-2502.
For Sale: 1914-1944 Swiss Army Horse Drawn Ammo Carts, Includes a canvas cover and inflatable tires. Wagon bed is steel and wood. One inch leather straps help hold the load down. Equipped with a hand brake. 40” outside wheel to outside wheel. 45” x 26” bed. Approximately 12” off the ground. 13” total length (9’ long hitching poles-20” rims). $800.00 - Call: 262-673-0807 or Email: [email protected].
For Sale: 7 year grade - Paint-QH trail mare. Broke but green. 15hh, sound, built BIG-$400.00. Up for adoption through rescue. (equineadoption.com) but staying with owner near Madison. Album of pictures at http:/imgur.com/a/k5/C9. Call Laura: 608-225-7045 or Email: [email protected].
For Sale: New Roth Leather Show Halter, Full size with genuine citrine stones, on my horse once for a photo shoot, paid over $1400. Get ready for the show season! Asking $700 serious inquire only. Email for photos: [email protected].
We are seeking a personable, confident, Full Time/Part Time equine assistant for our three veterinarian ambulatory practice based out of Madison, WI. Qualified candidates are hardworking, self-motivated, and detail oriented, with excellent communication skills. Equine experience is absolutely required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with procedures and restraint of horses; record keeping; stocking vehicles; client communication; reception; inventory management. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Please email cover letter and resume (with equine experience listed) to Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Easy Entry Horse Cart - $400 and 2 Seat Sleigh Single or Team - $2,500. Call Carol Swinford at: 815-648-2973.
For Sale: Circle Y Trail Saddle. Wide tree. Calico model. Used 6 months. Looks new. Did not fit my horse. New cost $1800. Will sell for $1200. Call Carrie At: 920-609-2516.
For Sale: Reg. Pinto gelding, PtHA, 6 yr. old, 15.2 hds, He has been shown in 4-H and WIHA (Owner going to college) $2,200.00. Call: 715-772-4806 or Email: flynfoal@live,com.
For Sale: Billy Cook Saddle – 8930, Billy Cook's perfect Arabian Saddle, Price: 1,206.50. Built on a 16 inch rawhide covered Arabian tree features a 3 1-2 inch cantle with a Cheyenne roll and tooled overlay, 2 inch bell stirrups that have been covered and tooled and stainless steel rigging. The black leather features Half Breed basket tooling and has been oiled and polished with hand dyed edges. Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Bowman Saddle, Ole No. 3 Trail Saddle - 9456. Retail - $2190.00. Tree: B-Light Trail Tree, made of Southern Yellow Pine covered in a single hand-laid layer of 6 oz fiberglass cloth. Manufactured exclusively for us by Steele Saddle Tree LLC. The ground work is hand shaped using skirting leather over a 20 gauge saddle strainer (tin seat). We shape this leather to sit you comfortably in the saddle eliminating the need for all the fancy-named thick padding that many are using today to cover poor ground work. Email: [email protected].
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Western Dressage By Kris Blacklock
Western Dressage continues to grow and welcomes ALL ages, ALL breeds & ALL levels of handers and riders. Western Dressage is for all riders and horses; regardless of breed. In Wisconsin, we are blessed with a diverse equestrian community who embraces the versatility of dressage, offers educational sessions, riding clinics and encourages folks to ‘test’ their training skills within live and virtual dressage schooling shows, open breed and USDF/USEF recognized shows. At North American Western Dressage, we believe that classical dressage principles form a foundation for everything we do with our horses and it all starts on the ground. North American Western Dressage’s mission is to provide affordable resources and educational opportunities for youth, adult amateurs and professionals to learn how classical dressage principles help you and your horse become better partners and im- prove performances in any discipline. We invite you to enhance your horsemanship journey through our progressive based train- ing: Six Feet on the Ground, Pre-Intro Lead Line, Western Dressage, Trail Dressage, Ranch Horse Dressage, All-Around Freestyle, Therapeutic Dressage and Dressage on a Dime (Traditional Dressage). At the 2016 Midwest Horse Fair, we proudly introduce you to the versatility of dressage by showcasing a few of our youth, adult amateur and professional handlers and riders within Western Dressage Discipline Demos. Under the founding leadership of NAWD’s Jen Johnson (MN), handlers and riders across Wisconsin and beyond state lines will demonstrate partnership and har- mony on the ground and under saddle. Crystal Short (Lodi), Stacey Gorman (Pardeeville), Amanda Lane (West Bend), Michaela Lane (West Bend), Brooke Kiefer (West Bend) demonstrate NAWD’s Six Feet on the Ground program makes groundwork fun with a complete set of 6 tests that start in the halter, bosal or cavesson and include movements that help you incorporate classical training principles in your work. Maneuvers such as circles, backing, turns on the forehand and hindquarters, side passing, shoul- der-in, halts and more. Tests 5 and 6 introduce the snaffle bit as you get ready to transition your cues from the ground to the sad- dle. North American Western Dressage (NAWD) offers a variety of classes in which handlers can show off their horse’s ground skills including in-hand Trail classes and Freestyle. Western Dressage is now recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation and riders everywhere are learning how classical dressage principles can improve their horse’s performance in any discipline. Brittany Doerfer (Verona) and Amber Hofmaier (West Bend) join the riders to showcase the diversity of this new discipline. Also joining us is Patrick King, the “Classical Cowboy” who happens to be one of the 2016 Midwest Horse Fair’s great clinicians. Patrick is also a member of North American Western Dressage and has been involved in their programs since its inception. Be sure to catch each of Patrick’s educational sessions held Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the fair. Dressage is for ALL breeds of horses such as Warmbloods, Arabians, Quarter Horses, Mustangs, Gaited breeds and more. It re- wards horses that display rhythmic and pure gaits with a steady tempo and demonstrate a good partnership with their riders. North American Western Dressage tests are all designed to be ridden in an arena that is at least 50 x 100 feet and no larger than a small dressage arena. We use traditional dressage letters and spacing and provide a handy calculator for arenas that are not quite traditional size. North American Western Dressage is leading the way into the future of horsemanship with virtual showing and coaching! The benefits are endless - being able to watch your ride gives you enormous insight and ability to make correc- tions while a series of tests past and present gives you a clear view of your improvements. In 2015, NAWD received over 850 en- tries into the virtual show system from all over the United States and Canada. Riders are saving money on travel and enjoying the benefits of showing from their own stables as they compete with others from around the world. The Western Dressage show system has become so popular that we have now launched a program for Traditional Dressage riders as well, called Dressage on a Dime. Rachel Hau (West Bend) and her rescued Arabian once again show that any horse can compete and improve with Dres- sage. Good horsemanship starts early with NAWD Pre-Into Lead Line Dressage. Young riders 6 yr. old Samantha Bailey (North Freedom) and 10 yr. old Brenna Ellis (Salem), accompanied by assistant Kris Blacklock (Prairie du Sac) on the ground, show and compete with a lead line attached just in case they need a little extra help. The purpose is to introduce young equestrians to dressage fun- damentals. Visit our website at www.nawdhorse.org for more information and to learn about all of the programs North American Western Dressage offers. In 2016, NAWD introduced a series of Western Dressage Ranch Tests which celebrate the athletic abilities of the working Ranch Horse combined with the balance and precision developed by progressive training found in Western Dressage. Six Feet on the Ground, Western Dressage, and Ranch Horse work together to provide a systematic ladder of training that helps your horse carry himself better to promote soundness and good health. Once you have a good foundation, put it to work with our NAWD Trail Classes and Freestyle! Continued on next page... Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 25
Western Dressage Continued…
The NAWD Trail Classes incorporate simple items that most people have on hand. No extravagant bridges, just simple poles, cones, barrels and a makeshift gate. This trail class is not meant to desensitize your horse, so there are no scary objects. Rather, it is designed to test your partnership and how well your horse can maintain rhythm, relaxation, and impulsion through the course. Finally, the NAWD All Around Freestyle tests let your creativity shine! Like dressage freestyles, we give you a set of prescribed movements to put together in any order you choose plus we ask you to show us something your horse can do that is not found in a dressage test; illustrating dressage principles can help you and your horse become better partners and improve performance for any discipline. Some of those maneuvers may be gaming patterns, reining moves, trail obstacles, cutting, cattle work, mounted shooting, carrying a flag, roping, garrocha pole, or anything else! North American Western Dressage is proving that dressage is the foundation for every discipline and allowing riders to compete worldwide from the comfort of their own backyards via our virtual show system. All of our handlers and riders look forward to chatting with you at our hospitality area & stalls at the 2016 Midwest Horse Fair in Pavilion 2 #4317 4321 & 4417 4422 to discover how YOU can get involved.
Pictured Above are (from Left to Right and Top to Bottom): Brooke Kiefer & Aurora, Rachel Hau & Tex, Stacey Gorman & Oakley, Crystal Short & Duke, Samantha Bailey & Takoda, Sara Hofmaier & Mr. Bingley, Amber Hofmaier & Saphira, Michaela Lane & Footloose, Amanda Lane & Zion and Brittany Doerfer & PB. Page 26 Wisconsin Horse Council
RIDE WISCONSIN
2016 TRAIL RIDING / DRIVING AWARD PROGRAM
The Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) Trails Committee sponsors a trail riding / driving program to reward equestrians for enjoying trail riding throughout the year.
Program Guidelines The program is open to WHC Individual/Youth/Family members only. Sign up when applying for the Ride Wisconsin program. Application forms and log sheets are available at www.wisconsinstatehorsecouncil.org, can be emailed in a Word or Adobe Acrobat format, or mailed to participants.
2) The program is open to anyone that trail rides or drives including non-Wisconsin residents, as long as you are a member of WHC.
3) The program is based on hours spent trail riding or driving. Participation is easy to track and provides an equal opportunity for all participants regardless of riding/driving speed preferences – slow, medium, or fast.
4) No proof of hours is required as it is based on the honor system.
Any person knowingly falsifying information will automatically be disqualified. No refund of program fees will be issued and future enrollment requests will be denied.
5) Hours can be accumulated any time participants trail ride or drive anywhere, including out-of-state. Activity needs to be classified as “trail-type” riding/driving.
Clarification examples: Hours can include riding/driving along roads or in fields and endurance type riding. Hours may not include riding in an arena or round pen -- indoors or outdoors, schooling or training for any type of show or participation in trail challenge competitions. Competitive distance and endurance riders are eligible, and may include hours logged while competing as long as you are on trails. The purpose of the program is to encourage and reward riders for experiencing trail riding. If in doubt contact the program coordinator.
6) Hours ridden/driven must be logged on a WHC official program form.
7) Hours logged are for the rider, not the horse or mule. Multiple horses or mules can be ridden/driven, and participants do not need to own the animal.
8) When entering the trail program, an enrollment award will be given to the member. Hours will be cumulative from year to year. Hour awards will be given at the following levels 75, 250, 500, 750, 1000, 1250,1500,1750, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 hours.
9) Logging of hours begins with the date the application and paid fees have been received at the WHC office and current WHC Individual/Youth/Family membership is confirmed.
10) Completed log sheets can be submitted as you achieve you milestone hours. Mail completed logs to the WHC office. Your milestone award will then be sent to you as the hours are recorded.
11) Log sheets must be legible to allow for accurate logging of hours. No follow-up requests for information will be made.
12) Annual renewal applications and paid fees can be made any time on or after the January 1 of the year, or when you renew your WHC membership.
Awards Hour milestone awards will be awarded by the following April. Per the recipient’s request, awards may be mailed, or awarded during Midwest Horse Fair. All Level 1500 hour participants need to receive their award in person.
2) Names of milestone achievers may be used in various WHC promotional materials. Pictures may also be featured when available.
Cost 1) Program fees are intended to cover the cost of the program only. This is not a fundraiser for the WHC.
2) To participate in the program, either a current WHC Individual/Family membership OR a current WHC Youth membership (free when a parent or guardian is a current Individual member) is required. Program fees are $10 per year per participant.
Join today to begin accumulating hours to earn recognition. Questions or comments: Patty Wisneski - Program Coordinator 920 680-6668 or [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council April Page 27
Back by Popular Request! Trail Quest 2016 These are the trails chosen for the riding year 2016: District Trail Name Trail book page # 1 Eau Galle Recreation Area 58 (AKA Highland Ridge Equestrian Camp) 2 Bush Lake Flats 72 3 High Cliff State Park 112 (closest camping is Northern Kettle Moraine) 4 Yellowstone Wildlife Area 176 (closest camping is Governor Dodge) 5 Kickapoo Valley Reserve 192 (camping at Willow Camp) This year, due to the fact we have two trails where camping is not allowed, we will have a WILDCARD! You may choose to not ride ONE of the trails where camping is not available. Instead you may ride anywhere else in Wisconsin, have your picture taken by the trailhead sign or kiosk, and submit that picture to me.
Trail Quest rules are as follows: 1.) You must have a clear picture of you and your horse by the trailhead sign or kiosk showing the name of the trail. 2.) You must send all five (5) pictures to me, Carrie Quatsoe, at 2719 Greenwald St., Green Bay, WI 54301 by January 1, 2017. 3.) You must be a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council and the Ride Wisconsin program to be eligible for awards. 4.) You must be available to pick up your award at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison in April 2017.
Good luck on your Quest!
What benefits are there in WHC membership? We publish a monthly newsletter that is available either in print or on-line. We offer members-only pro- grams such as Championship Challenge for open show participants and Trail Riding/Driving Awards for hours logged on the trail. Members also receive a discount on advertising in our newsletter. Level I Members have the option to purchase $1 million Excess Liability Insurance at an excellent rate. We employ the services of a professional lobbyist to assist us in evaluating and acting on legislation affect- ing the equine community. We are a participating member in the American Horse Council, a national organization in Washington DC working on national issues regarding the horse industry. New ideas for adding benefit to membership are always welcome.
WHC Committees Would you like to serve on one of our committees? You don't need to be a WHC Director, just a WHC Member! The WHC could use your time and talent in its pursuit of carrying out its mission statement. Please consider serving on one of the many committees listed and described on our website. The name of each chairperson (if one is available) is listed under each committee. Their e-mail address is linked to their name, so simply click on their name to contact them via e-mail for more information. If a committee currently has the chairperson position listed as OPEN, simply contact our office for more information. Thank you! Page 28 Wisconsin Horse Council
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District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago
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Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial bene- WHC District 3 News: fit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Editor reserves Contact Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 the right to revise or refuse articles. [email protected] Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to: WHC District 4 News: [email protected] Contact Laura Rose 608-225-7045 [email protected] Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
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April 2 WHC Judge’s Seminar, Rawhide Boy’s Ranch, New London
April 15, 16-17 Midwest Horse Fair (The Sky’s the Limit) Alliant Energy Center, Madison
April 16 WHC District 2 Trail Clinic, Victory Lane Riding Academy, Marathon
April 30 WHC District 2 Youth Clinic, Western Connection Ranch, Rhinelander
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