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Directory...... 20 All-Around Cowgirls Downs’ Quarter By Barbara Newtown Meet Hits Calendar of Patsy Trahan, the first ever All-Around Its Best Stride Events...... 37 Cowgirl for the Stakes Action at the Downs Louisiana High School Louisiana Downs’ 2013 Quarter Horse meet Youth Page...... 35 & 36 Rodeo Association, starts to heat-up in February as a bulk of the meet’s showcase events have yet learned to ride and cut to run. cattle in the early 1940s Photo Sellers & on her grandfather’s On Saturday, February 9, the first ever Louisiana Downs Maiden Stake will join ranch in Hackberry, the Magnolia, a Louisiana-bred “hook” event going 870 yards, with a purse of Stallion Alley...... 54 Louisiana. Her father $35,000. competed in roping, and she followed right along. By age 7 she was riding in open rodeos and The action kicks into high gear starting in March with the Mr. Jess Perry on was one of the few kids competing in straight away barrels. March 2 followed two weeks later by the two highlights of the season: The 7th Subscriptions running of the Mardi Gras Futurity and Mardi Gras Derby. The trial dates for Her grandfather also trained her to jump. From ages 7 to 10, Patsy those races are February 25 and 26. Available! earned money as a specialty act, entertaining the crowds at pro rodeos. She would jump her gray horse over a pole propped on top of 55-gallon On March 23 the stakes action wraps-up with the Streakin La Jolla and the drums—with no ground line AND in a Western ! “These days,” Harrah’s Futurity. The trial date for the Harrah’s Futurity is March 2. LA Equine Report says Brenda Shope, her daughter, “you don’t often see exhibition jumping like my mom did—you’re more likely to see riding monkeys Perrys Runaway Wins Billy Montgomery Covers!!!! and rodeo clowns.” The $35,000 Billy Montgomery for Louisiana-bred 3-year-olds went to Perrys Runaway, who last won at the Fair Grounds in December. Owned and bred ENGLISH, Patsy competed in the very first Louisiana High School Rodeo. Her by Gerald Libersat, the gray gelding was a gate-to-wire winner. A son of Sir events were barrels (the cloverleaf pattern had just been introduced) and Runaway Dash, Perrys Runaway was ridden by Donald Watson for trainer RACING, cutting, the only options for girls. She was loaned a cow horse from a Kevin Broussard. relative, and she rode him in both events. She placed 1st in cutting and WESTERN & 4th in barrels, and earned the very first LHSRA All-Around Cowgirl Second favorite T Boy C finished a neck behind in second while longshot award. The All-Around Cowboy received a saddle, but Patsy only got a Pantherisland ran third. The time for the race was 17.64 seconds. MUCH MORE... watch. However, in 1954, her senior year, she won 1st in barrels, 3rd in Continued on Page 23... cutting, and 1st in the flag race. Continued on Page 36... Reach Your Goals…and Keep It Fun Along the Way! When we see the famous equestrians on TV, in the magazines or hanging out at Olympic venues, doubt, there are many other success stories it’s difficult to remember that they once were struggling young riders. They may have started like these from all over Louisiana which can riding on that less-than-perfect pony with the floppy and tendency to bolt. They may not inspire both young and ‘mature’ riders. even have dreamed of riding in an international arena. Yet, they had an interest and pursued it. Our area is very blessed to have many such talented young riders who are on their way to great things. We all know that it takes more than just luck to achieve these great heights ... it takes a Last year, three Louisiana teens –Kalie Beckers, Cameron Dauterive and Mattie Zeppernick– were lot of work, talent, dedication, and a very able to compete in the Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ, finishing in the top ten in the supportive family. nation for . Two of these young ladies, Kalie and Cameron, also qualified to compete in the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North, which were held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. No Continued on Page 10...

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6 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 7 8 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Sid Yost and the Nola Movie Ranch By Barbara Newtown The twenty-five acre Nola Movie Ranch in their stunt doubles are doing. been bitten recently. I’ve Covington, LA, is the only fully licensed motion become more of a master picture animal training facility in Louisiana. Wayne Howsan, the “Australian Horse at learning to read the Owner Sid Yost says that Nola is responsible for Whisperer,” will help Nola Movie Ranch with animals. You can’t train 85% of the animal work done in Louisiana, and movie production and . Nola an exotic too late. You Louisiana is the number one state in the nation has everything a movie trainer might need: a should start with wolves, for movie work—after California, of course. gorgeous indoor arena, beautiful stalls, carriages for example, when their and wagons, and agility courses with tarps, poles, eyes are still shut: throw Sid Yost credits the Louisiana tax incentives for bridges, and guns. “At Nola we train the horses one of your shirts in the creating such a robust movie industry. Intangibles to be conditioned for the unexpected. We apply cage for the newborns to help, too: actors love the after-hours hospitality a lot of Clinton Anderson techniques here, and smell, and make sure you and entertainment of New Orleans. And we study all his tapes and use his recommended are the first thing they see. Shreveport, although quieter, gets rave reviews equipment,” says Sid. would say. First, the horse must just move his for the variety of its locations and its convenient, Horses are just as dangerous as exotics if you feet. [Gradually he gets lighter in front,] and uncrowded highways. Actors also love the lack Wayne will also give riding lessons and clinics at don’t know what you are doing. It’s a prey does more and more each time. You see how of paparazzi and the casual acceptance of the the Nola facility for non-movie clients. His first animal that’s afraid of everything that moves. long he can hold it, and gradually strengthen the locals: in L.A., Katie Holmes couldn’t shop at clinic at Nola will be “Back to Basics,” March 9th And you have to teach it everything twice, once back legs. Not all horses can rear: they have to Target, William Hurt couldn’t hang out at the and 10th. Wayne uses the techniques of natural for each side. A predator like a lion only has be athletes. local coffee shop, and Diane Keaton couldn’t horsemanship to help clients with trailer loading, to be taught once. At my age, I do my horse take her kids to the water park; in Shreveport, vices, training, and starting young horses. Sid training from the ground; I let Wayne get on top! All our animals, from dogs to horses to they did, and loved being “normal” for a change. has set aside fifteen stalls for long-term boarders The stupidest? exotics, receive “affection training.” Key is who are not in the movie business. They will be love, patience, calmness, consistency, mutual Sid came to Northwest Louisiana four years ago able to take lessons from Wayne and the other The kangaroo. The lights are on, but nobody’s understanding, and respect. with a pack of wolves hired for the television trainers who visit, and will have the use of the home at all. You just kind of herd them. They series The Gates. When that show finished, excellent Nola Movie Ranch facilities. are cute when they’re joeys; I’ve had them on What’s it like having animals on a movie set? the show’s producers asked Sid if he wanted to talk shows with me, but it pretty much ends right There are a lot of things to take care of when go back to California. By then Sid had several I interviewed Sid about his background and there. They’re dangerous, too: they rear back you’re on a set with million-dollar actors. The jobs lined up, since he was the only professional philosophy. on that strong , and use their hind feet to rake animal trainers I hire are independent contractors exotic animal trainer in Louisiana. He also had you, rip your entire stomach open. who have tremendous respect for the job, their purchased a 30-acre ranch in Frierson, just south How did you get started in the movie animal The smartest? appearance, and their handling of the animals on of Shreveport, as a home for his animal actors. business? set. No drinking, no smoking. I maintain you “In California,” says Sid, “the animal trainers are Until third grade I lived on a ranch in Idaho Rats are amazingly smart. And ferrets. I trained have to walk, talk, and act like the person you fighting for scraps.” Louisiana was wide open surrounded by horses and cows. Then we moved a bunch of white ferrets that had a starring role want to become. There are only ten or so movie and very busy, and Sid made the decision to stay. to Burien, WA, near Seattle, and I became a in Furry Vengeance with Brooke Shields and trainers in the U.S. worth talking about… [The sports fanatic. I was recruited by Colorado State Brendan Fraser. They were supposed to be standard of professionalism] is like being an After the state began to recover from Hurricane University for the football team. In 1975, when weasels, but weasels are illegal and too high- airline pilot. Katrina, the movie industry picked up in the New I was 20 years old, I wrote a little book about strung. I painted the tips of their tails black and Orleans area, and Sid expanded his business to ferrets: What’s a Ferret? It was the first book in trained them to start avalanches, look through The actors obey the trainers. They are required the south with the purchase of the Covington the U.S. promoting ferrets as pets. I’m known telescopes, and steal acorns and put them in a to take riding lessons before getting on, but the ranch. However, he still kept his California as “The Father of Ferrets.” Ferrets housebreak pan. horses are absolutely bombproof. Jason Statham facility going. “Most actors live in Southern about as fast as a cat. They’re intelligent picked up riding fast for Homefront: he did his California. If they’re going to ride, they have to and they’re comedians: they love bouncing, Where can we see Nola Movie Ranch animals? own stunts. [What that means is that] he got on a take lessons with my trainers. Then actors and stealing shiny things, demanding attention, and During the Super Bowl, my Doberman “Clites” horse that the trainer had patterned for him. The horses are all shipped to Louisiana for filming.” ambushing toes. Well, I earned more money appeared in a Mercedes ad. “Titus,” a Rottweiler/ horse went from A to B, and knew when to start from that book than most people earn in their black Lab/Dalmatian mix, starred in a Bud Lite and when to stop. That’s the way all horse work The Nola Movie Ranch, now Sid’s home base, lifetimes. I bought a ranch in Colorado, and ad. Titus looks like a Rottie, only a little thinner. with actors is done in the movies. is “phenomenally busy,” says Sid. Amazing before not too long had over seventy animals, He’s a rescue and only two years old. He has a Animal Productions supplies animals of all types from horses to exotics. phenomenal personality. During filming, the trainer is right there, below to movie companies. Sid’s business partner, or above or alongside the camera and the director Tracy Oliver, manages Top Dog Talent Agency I had a friend who owned a failing mattress If a movie is made in Louisiana and has an animal of photography. The animal stunt coordinator for canine actors. Horses and exotic animals store. He decided to try one last TV ad, and in it, we probably supplied it. The East, The is back in “Video Village,” watching the occupy most of the ranch and visiting trainers asked me if I could put a lion on a mattress in Iceman, Olympus has Fallen, Texas Chainsaw monitors with the director, and speaking to the help prepare them for their roles. And Sid, the background. The ad got such a response that Massacre 3D, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Grudge on-set trainer by walkie talkie. I’m usually the Tracy, and the other trainers actively share their he did more and more ads, and each one featured Match, The Butler, Random, Homefront, Two coordinator, but I like to go back and forth from expertise with animal lovers who need help with a different animal lying on the mattress. Within Guns, Parker, Twelve Years a Slave, Contraband, the monitors to the set so I can help the trainer their horses and dogs or who wonder if their pets a year he had a dozen stores and was a multi- The Campaign, Seasons of the Witch… We move the horse around. The efficiency level is have what it takes to become stars. millionaire. I went to him and said, “Uh, Fred, brought in bloodhounds for Quentin Tarantino’s phenomenal. can I start charging you?” Django Unchained. Quentin is a perfectionist, Sid’s friend Mark de Alessandro, a director, very demanding; he’ll do a scene over and over. Any downside to working in Louisiana? actor, stunt coordinator, and Sylvester Stallone’s What’s the most dangerous animal to train? I’m not a fan of the summers. The last two stunt double for 23 years, will give seminars in Exotics are my specialty. I’ve been attacked by What’s the most difficult stunt to teach a summers, I swore I’d go back to the California Action Acting, starting February 23rd. Sid says, a grizzly, bitten by a tiger, and I’ve lost a finger horse? ranch, but I landed three movies and the Super “The whole stunt business began with cowboys, to a lion (it was reattached!). But I consider the Falling down. The last thing a horse wants is Bowl commercials. not actors.” As a result, stunt men and women jaguar the most dangerous. I had one that I raised to get down. Rearing is also hard. Our horses have a tradition of neglecting acting skills. And from a baby; he lived in my house, and one day rear on command; they are taught with positive actors need to learn about stunts, in order to when he was three years old he suddenly attacked reinforcement, not negative. You make the right blend their movements realistically with what me. I managed to keep him off. Now, I haven’t thing easy and the wrong thing hard, as Ray Hunt

February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 9 dressage, check out the Southern Continued from Cover... and Dressage Association (www.sedariders. org) – they have a very active group of young Reach Your Goals…and riders and some great shows coming up, from schooling dressage to combined tests to horse Keep It Fun Along the Way! trials. Look into local 4-H Clubs which may offer equestrian activities or even Pony Club. Attend some local shows in your discipline of choice or associated with a breed you are interested in just to see what goes on. Ask questions. Even consider volunteering at some of these events. The Internet is also a great tool for locating equestrian groups in your area.

Start small. Even if you dream of completing that clear course at Rolex, don’t make that the end goal for the first year you’re riding! Set achievable goals in small increments that both you and your horse can accomplish. At the end These girls didn’t start off riding at these of the season, you can look at these successes advanced levels, either. So, if you are a young and use them to build on to achieve more lofty rider and want to pursue a goal of competing goals. at national competitions, what must you do? Here are some suggestions to get you started. Have fun! Even though it’s a lot of work to become the best rider you can be, it should still Ride: It probably goes without saying, but, be fun. If at any point you feel that going to the you need a lot of practice – that means tons stable is drudgery, then it may be time to take a of hours in the saddle! Ride whenever and as break, back off from intense training... or even often as you can. Keep in mind that progress investigate a different sport. If you’re going to is not necessarily a straight line; and there will meet your goals, you have to enjoy it! always be good days and bad days for both you and the horse. Celebrate little successes and remember those when things aren’t going just right so you don’t get discouraged.

Network: Investigate local horse clubs to see what they have to offer both with competitions and opportunities to meet new people and trainers. If you’re interested in Eventing or

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12 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Upcoming Dressage Clinic at Camelot Wilderness Ranch

There will be a two day Dressage Clinic at Camelot Wilderness Ranch in Leonville, LA on April 13. Dressage is new to the gaited world but is fast becoming a new “gaited” discipline. The Clinic will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday with a demonstration by Scot MacGregor from Tennessee and his Champion Dressage Stallion, Knight. Students will receive one on one instruction from Scot on Saturday to learn correct movements. This will be an all day clinic. On Sunday, April 14, at 11:00 a.m., students will be asked to return for the second phase of the clinic to compete, or in dressage competition terms, test. Scot will judge each student and horse to further educate the student as to what they do well and what they need to work on. There will be a limited amount of students. The fee is $100. Auditors may attend for $10. Children 12 and under are free. Visit www. camelotwildernessranch.com for directions. Concessions will be available for the event by Friends of Louisiana Gaited Horses.

About The Instructor: Scot MacGregor and Knight (All Around Midnight) are 2nd Level Dressage National Grand Champions and will be performing a demonstration of lateral movements and competition elements needed for Gaited dressage competition and training. Scot is from Murfreesburo, Tennessee. 26 years in professional Gaited horse training at MacGregor Stables led to 2,000 wins over the last decade including 153 National Championship titles. Scot MacGregor is proud to have represented the at the 1984 Olympics and the 2010 World Equestrian Games breed demonstrations and performed saddleless and bridleless in the 1997 Equitana Main Event in Essen Germany and the 2001 Toronto Royal Canadian Winter Festival. Scot has been a multi Gaited breed judge since 2000 and has judged the United Mountain Horse World Championships twice.

We at Camelot are honored to have such an esteemed instructor at our ranch and are thrilled to be able to host the first gaited dressage clinic in Louisiana.

February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 13 WAYNE HOWSAN OUTBACK HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

14, went to work on large outback cattle stations (ranches), where he learned valuable techniques from the older stockmen. He has also been successful in training timed event Rodeo horses, in both New Zealand and Australia. He has been involved in the coaching of High School Rodeo Teams, wherein several members of the team Outback Horsemanship has partnered with went on to be Champions. He has NOLA Movie Ranch, to provide assistance continued to build on this knowledge, year with movie production, clinics, training, and after year, to become the horse trainer that he riding lessons. A Back to Basics Clinic will is today. The methods that he has perfected, be held on March 9th & 10th 2013 from result in a respectful and trusting relationship 9am to 4pm with a 1 hour lunch break, at between horse and rider. Wayne has had the new facility, located on Hwy 1084, on much success in educating his clients, to the outskirts of Covington, LA. This clinic communicate with their horses, in a gentle, will focus on problem horses, young horses, confident, and effective manner. and client training, using the methods of natural horsemanship. Topics covered at this The clinic will be available to the first clinic will consist of round pen work, equine ten applicants, with horses. Those that safety, problem solving, nutrition, equipment would like to attend, as spectators, are also evaluation, question and answer periods, and welcome. The facility offers RV hookups, trailer loading. and stalls. For further information, or to reserve your spot, contact Wayne Howsan at Wayne Howsan, is an Australian horse trainer, 575-770-3226 with 35 years of experience, who moved to America in 2006. Horses, worldwide, have Clinic costs: Clinic, with horse: $275 been trained by Wayne, using his gentle Spectator: $25 per day, $45 for two days and natural methods. His experience with horses started at the age of ten, when he Stall: $25 per night competed in Pony Club events, in Dressage Attendees will enjoy meals prepared by an and Show Jumping. He later, at the age of authentic Cajun chef.

14 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Ticked OFF?

You may have known that ticks can cause diseases in dogs needles). Some horses can become resistant & show no signs, but will carry the disease, & humans. But, did you know that horses can be victims increasing the chances of others getting infected. Equine piroplasmosis is rare in the US. To too? keep it that way, testing is required for horses entering into this country, traveling to some states, and even before setting foot on a race track. Ticks, unlike fleas, tend to proliferate in the colder months. Tick-borne diseases are more common in the northeast. Both Lyme disease & EGE can be treated with tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline), Louisiana is considered a “low risk” state. However, if your but early detection is the key to a better prognosis. Piroplasmosis is untreatable, unless pastures are woody, as many are in this region, then your involved in a USDA research study, and horses that are found positive must be euthanized. horses might be at risk. There is no equine vaccine for these diseases, but here are a few tips if you are having a tick problem on your farm: Ixodes (the “deer tick”) is the most common tick species that can transmit diseases to horses. This tick, like many tick • Cut tall grasses, trim shrubs, and avoid pasturing horses in woody areas during the cooler species, has a specific life cycle, during which it must attach months. itself to hosts along the way. For example, the typical primary reservoir for these ticks is the mouse, and sometimes birds. For the tick to transmit disease, it must be attached to the • Eliminate the ticks’ common primary host, the mouse, i.e. get a “barn cat” or set traps. second host (like a dog, human, or horse) for at least 24 hours. Diseases that these ticks can transfer to horses include Lyme disease & Erlichiosis. The “tropical horse tick,” which is • Frontline topical spray for dogs can be used on your horses. found in Florida & Texas, has been known to transmit Piroplasmosis. • Get a flock of guinea hens – They eat ticks! • Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borellia burgdorferi and usually manifests as a “shifting lameness” with stiffness. Some horses will display behavioral changes and • Clip your horses’ long coats, feathers, etc. perhaps neurologic signs. Uveitis (inflammation of structures in the eye) can also occur. If you find a tick on your horse, remove it immediately, making sure to remove the mouth • Anaplasma phagocytophilum is the organism that causes Equine Granulocytic Erlichiosis parts, as the organisms are transferred via the tick’s saliva. (EGE). This bacterium likes to live inside of the host’s white blood cells. Signs include fever, depression, and swelling of the extremities (legs & face). Some horses will display Brendt Bonura, DVM neurologic signs, such as ataxia (stumbling & wobbling). Southern Cross Equine Veterinary Associates www.SouthernCrossEquine.net • Piroplasmosis (Babesiosis) is caused by Babesia protozoa that destroy the horse’s red blood cells, causing anemia and signs such as lethargy, swollen extremities, and fever. It is transmitted from horse to horse through blood contamination (biting insects or contaminated

February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 15 16 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 17 18 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 EQUINE PODIATRY It is often said, “No foot, No horse”. No truer words have been spoken. Abnormalities of the foot are the most common cause of lameness (an abnormality of gait caused by pain and / or a restriction of movement) in the horse. While many foot problems are obvious to the observer and are directly related to an apparent lameness, some are subtle and may even initiate lameness elsewhere in the musculoskeletal system.

Equine Podiatry is both the art and science of accurately identifying and effectively managing disorders of the foot of the horse. It incorporates together the collective experience, expertise, and efforts of both farrier and veterinarian. With this professional interaction and with consistent owner commitment, the horse’s comfort and enhanced performance will follow.

Conditions such as laminitis (acute inflammation of the laminae of the foot) and founder (chronic structural changes resulting from laminitis) are properly diagnosed and treated using new and innovative podiatry practices. Digital venography is used to examine the blood supply of the foot. It can tell us that laminitis is present, how severe it may be, how best to treat the patient, and what outcome to expect. Digital radiography is also helpful for us to monitor the relationship of the bones in the foot to the hoof from the accurate measurement of important distances and angles. From this vital information, the best treatment and shoeing options can be considered and selected.

Horses with common issues such as thin soles, low heel-long toe, high heel-short toe, and hoof injuries are frequently associated with lameness and poor performance. Using objective information collected by digital radiography these issues can be monitored and effectively managed using the best podiatry techniques.

Chronic foot pain in performance horses is a very common problem. It can include the conditions already mentioned as well as certain diseases of the bone and/or soft tissue structures (tendons, ligaments, etc...) located within the hoof. Yes, the universally feared words “navicular disease” are often still used to imprecisely describe such problems. Fortunately though, sophisticated diagnostic techniques, such as MRI, are available to us these days so that, when necessary, very specific information (not just bone related) can be obtained from inside the hoof. While MRI is obviously not in everyone’s budget, much can be accomplished with sound podiatry practices alone to alleviate chronic foot pain.

The effective interaction of farrier and veterinarian is key to the successful management of painful foot issues of the horse. Teamwork, consistency, and the willingness to explore new techniques will yield the best results.

By: Chat Kleinpeter, DVM

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The 2012 Adequan/USDF Convention in New Orleans is now them excited about visiting our city. One observation I made: the history. For those who attended, it was an educational experience dressage community is very diverse! on many levels. And a lot of fun, too. That was the more ‘fun’ part of attending the convention. I got to fill a dual role this year, as the Southern Eventing and The other part of my job was to be the SEDA delegate for the Dressage Association’s (SEDA) delegate for the Convention as Regional meetings and for the Board of Governors meeting. well as point person with USDF for their planning purposes. While not exactly a rollicking good time, these meetings are Me and the SEDA Board had been in close contact with USDF important. for most of the past year, helping to coordinate efforts and offer advice and ideas to help make the experience one to remember. The Regional meetings discuss happenings in our Region and I’d like to say that it was a success. ways we can get involved. There are also typically reports from members who attended some of the Committee meetings to While we assisted with much over the preceding months, bring us up to date on developments in those areas. SEDA was primarily responsible for putting together the table I cannot close, however, without giving a shout out to everyone decorations for the Salute Gala (the awards ceremony on the Following the Regional meetings, there is the Board of Governors who assisted in making the Convention a success. Thank you to last night of the Convention). Planning for these started as early meeting. This spans two days and is full of governance issues, all who volunteered in any capacity, the SEDA Board, all those as February when we obtained the first bits of greenery for our such as approval of the budget, proposals, and election of the who donated funds and beads, and everyone who purchased centerpieces – during a post Mardi Gras clearance, of course! Executive Board and Regional Directors. I don’t know if it was T-shirts. It wouldn’t have happened without you ... thank you! Judi Dauterive came up with a tasteful idea, and these works the effect of the Big Easy, but this was truly a remarkable year: of art ultimately consisted of Mardi Gras-colored sparkly sprigs the BoG finished a record two hours early and there wereno of greenery, glittery twirly foliage, tall masks and fiber optic heated points of contention, the elections were flawless, and Local Riders Award Recipients at USDF Annual Convention flowers all set in a vase filled with Mardi Gras beads. Against the everyone seemed in a relatively good mood. This is highly The Southern Eventing and Dressage Association would like dark linens in the dark hall, they were actually quite stunning! unusual, and someone even suggested that perhaps pigs were to congratulate all its members who received awards at the Assembly was a labor intensive event, and we were all covered going to fly. Regardless, I’m not going to complain. Adequan/USDF Annual Convention held in New Orleans in in glitter by the time the tables were set! Apparently all the December. These awards represent countless hours of dedication attendees enjoyed the decorations as well because there was not a That was the business end of the meetings. There were also and hard work, and we are proud to recognize the achievements single fiber optic flower remaining at the end of the night – every educational sessions which spanned topics such as colic and its (apologies if we missed someone): last one went home with someone! prevention, equine insurance, becoming one with your horse, Dressage Breeder of the Year: Richard Freeman, Oak Hill conformation and how it affects a horse’s ability to perform, and Ranch. In addition to the decorations, SEDA hosted a booth across from more. Bronze Medals: Caroline Adams and Catherine Shepard. Silver the registration desk. At our booth, we offered tourist books, Medals: Kalie Beckers, Bruce Eglesfield, and Leslie Morris. recommendations from us locals (“Are there any good places The Convention finished with the Salute Gala. I’ve already Freestyle Silver Bar: Cameron Dauterive. to eat?” – how do you pick just one?), sold Mardi Gras masks mentioned that our decorations were a hit, but in general it was a All Breed Awards: Alex Varisco, Training Level Open and so people could attend the Gala in costume and our fundraising lovely evening. I was surprised by how many attendees actually Training Level Jr/YR Horse Society of North T-shirts. We also had a display showcasing the awards we’ve won participated in the fun by showing up in masks. A Mardi Gras America; Kalie Beckers, Third Level Open and Third Level over the years for our newsletter and web site, complete with king and queen worked the crowd for photo opps, and even Jr/YR Association of North America; pictures of our members at various events. And most importantly opened the ceremony. Many of our SEDA members were in Cameron Dauterive, Third Level Jr/YR and Fourth Level ... we had freebies! This made us a hotspot for visitors because attendance – all decked out in their finest. It’s always fun to see Musical Freestyle Oldenburg Horse Breeders Society NA we were giving away souvenir cups and beads. Oh my goodness horse peeps in something other than barn- or show-wear! Several Division of GOV; Cameron Dauterive, First Level Open and were people excited for those beads! I cannot even begin to received medals and awards while some of us were there just to First Level Jr/YR Association; Nell estimate how many thousands of strands we handed out, and cheer on our friends. Wade and Vicky Busch, North American people kept coming back for more. There were several people Association Third Level Open; Richard Freeman and Regina who couldn’t believe we were giving them away, and even more So, what’s my take on the Convention? It was a good time, it Milliken, North American Danish Warmblood Association First who asked what they had to do to get them! To say the least, we was great to meet new people and old friends, and I recommend Level Open. were very popular. attending in the future if you have an opportunity. The 2013 Convention will be in Lexington, KY, and that should definitely By Nicole Landreneau, Off Course editor It was actually quite rewarding working at our booth because be worth the trip. you had the opportunity to talk to people from all over and get

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Continued From Cover... Louisiana Downs’ Quarter Horse Meet Hits Its Best Stride

Louisiana Downs Racing Report New this year at Louisiana Downs is a weekly report from stallionesearch.com where Greg Thompson wraps-up the racing action from the week that was, previews upcoming stakes and events Perrys Runaway while also showcasing stallions and stars of racing within the state.

All episodes are broadcast live on the racetrack’s simulcast signal as well as on YouTube and stallionesearch.com.

Race Replays on YouTube.com For the past few seasons, all races run at Louisiana Downs have been posted on YouTube, giving owners and trainers a quick way to view their horse’s most recent races. Handicappers can also use the videos to help in their handicapping.

All replays can be found at: http://youtube.com/louisianadowns

Live Racing Schedule Live racing continues every Saturday through Tuesday with a first race post time of 1:00pm.

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February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 23 24 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Horse Laughs

new year’s resolutions for the horse person

The barn will be cleaned before noon every day. I plan to resolve to do that...maybe even accomplish it.

I will clean my tack faithfully after every ride, even if it’s just with the quickie leather cleaner. Okay, once a week at least.

I will make appointments for a haircut at least as often as my horse needs new shoes. In fact, that’s a good way to remember.

In the coming year, I will check my clothes for hay before going out in public.

Horse clothing will not be cleaned in the family washing machine any more. At least, not while The Spouse is home.

I will not soak bits in the kitchen sink. I will put them in the dishwasher instead.

I will (occasionally) feed the family before the animals; at least on weekends.

I promise to stop critiquing every movie I see in which there are horses and the riding, grooming, or tack is incorrect.

I will stop saying “over” to my spouse when he/she is in my way in the kitchen and “whoa” to my children.

On the first rainy or snowy day of the New Year, I will muck out the house.

I will wash my truck as often as I wash the horses.

I resolve to completely ignore all of the above resolutions this year to take enough time to actually RIDE my horse and stop grousing about not doing it enough.

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Texas ve., Rayne, LA 70578 Continued on Page 40...... 337-334-4224 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 27 28 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 29 30 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Expo 2013 Schedule of Events Main Arena Demo Arena Sat Feb 9 Individual Demos and Topical Lectures 9:00-10:40 – Closed Session 1 10:40-11:00 Fran Hancock 11:00-11:20 Howard Cormier Saturday, 9 February 2013 11:30-12:15 – Closed Session 2 9:00 Opening Ceremony- Colors Presentation by Greenwell Springs Riders 12:20-12:40 Wendy Stephens & Grand Entry Procession 12:45-1:05 Cory Bourque 1:10-1:30 Susan Morris 9:20 Introductions of our Top Cowboy and Top Cowgirl Teams 1:30-1:50 David Carter

1:55-2:15 Barbara Barclay 9:30 Top Cowboys vs. Top Cowgirls (Session One) 2:15-2:35 Michael Radich Ground Work and Saddling Competition 2:35-3:00 FOLGH Halter Class 3:15 – Closed Session 3 10:15 Blazin’ Cajuns- Cowboy Mounted Shooters 4:00- Whoa-Ga - Intro What does your horse feel? 10:45 Friends of Louisiana Gaited Horses - 2 Gait and Water Glass Class Demo Arena Sun Feb 10 Individual Demos and Topical Lectures 11:15 Top Cowboys vs. Top Cowgirls (Session Two) 9:00-10:15 Closed Session 4 Team Obstacle Course Challenge! 10:15-10:35 Maurice Vet Clinic 10:25-11:00 Life Wave 12:15 Arabian Versatility Demo – New Horizon Arabians 11:00-11:20 Louisiana Equine Chiropractic and Massage 11:20- 11:45 Randy Stewart - Saddle Fitting Western 1:00 Let’s Jump! Hunter/Jumper Demonstration AHJA 11:45-12:05 Trailer Hitch Safety Demo – Safe Tow 12:05-12:25 Kristy Broussard 1:45 Freestyle Dressage 12:25-12:55 Justin Roy 1:00- 1:20 Whoa-Ga Connections! 2:30 Greenwell Springs Youth Riders 1:20 – Closed Session 5

2:45 Carriage Demonstration Detailed description of each competition session. Sat Session 1:Ground Work and Saddling Competition 3:15 Top Cowboys vs. Top Cowgirls (Session Three) Ground Work: Each team will select 3 members to complete 3 ground work tasks, backing through a series of cones, side Cowboys Choice Challenge / Cowgirls Choice Challenge passing over a rail, and trailer loading. These will be judged obstacles for completion, horsemanship, level of difficulty and excellence. Order of go will alternate between Cowboy Team member and Cowgirl Team member. 4:00 Team Standings – Who is winning? Saddling Competition:This will be a relay race with 4 team members. Teams are lined up on opposite ends of the arena. All saddles are placed on stands in the center of the arena. At the Whistle,...each team will send a member with their 4:30 Turn and Learn Open 4-D Barrel Race Exhibitions horse to the center to saddle up. Once saddled they have to pass inspection by judge, then mount (remember you are being judged) and make a lap around the arena. When they cross their designated finish line, their next team mate in line can 7:00pm Turn and Learn Open 4-D Barrel Race Starts go. After all members are saddled they must make a lap around the arena together and cross finish together. First team all saddled, and across the finish wins. Faults will be marked for non-compliance, and judge can reject team member to start Sunday, 10 February 2013 Schedule of Events: Main Arena over from the beginning. Whether saddling Western or English they must have a breast collar, or a rear girth. Each saddle 8:30 Cowboy Church must have 2 straps. Riders will be scored individually,…and the fastest team will win extra points for being done first.

Sat Session 2: Obstacle Challenge: 9:15 Top Cowboys vs. Top Cowgirls (Session Four) 4 team members must ride in this challenge. The coach will be mic’d, afoot, but allowed to have their horse at hand. They Liberty / less or Bareback will be allowed to coach their team through the course. They will have a course of 10 obstacles to complete as a team. The have a limit of 20 min to complete the entire course. The team must work together to get all of its members through 10:00 Greenwell Springs Youth Riders an obstacle before progressing to the next one. Riders may and waive off an obstacle, but will receive a score of zero. All obstacles are scored 0-10, horse and rider. Extra points! If time allows, the coach may ride as many obstacles as they can before time expires! They must mount and start course from the beginning. At 20 min air horn sounds and all progress 10:15 Whoa-Ga - Yoga at the Walk, Trot, and Canter and judging stops.

11:00 Trailer Hitch Safety Demo – Safe Tow Sat Session 3: Cowboys Choice / Cowgirls Choice Each team will design, construct or imagine a series of 4 tasks, maneuvers or movements; they do not necessarily need to 11:15 Stock Horse Reining Demo (Green vs. Seasoned) LASH be obstacles, but can be. Each team member will complete one task, movement, or maneuver of that series in an answer to the other team.

12:00 / Halter Horse Clinic Sunday Session 4: Liberty / Bridle less or Bareback This session will be judged for horsemanship, level of difficulty and correctness. 12:30 “Prettiest Pony Contest” Four team members must do at least one of these tasks, but can earn bonus points for doing more than one or all three. They must show at least one of these: Ground work at Liberty, Ride bridle less or Ride bareback through a 1:00 Break - Last Chance to buy Bandana’s! Door Prizes! simple course of cones, back into a box, and cross 5 rails. Competitors can then do a of freestyle if time allows. Each team member only has 4 minutes to do what they can.

1:30 Top Cowboys vs. Top Cowgirls (Session Five) Sunday Session 5: Team Freestyle Finale! Team Freestyle Finale! Each team will have 20 min Max to showcase the best of their stuff! Required elements: Coordinated riding - Quadrille Member Spotlight - Each Team member including the coach 2:15 Awards and Recognitions will have a spot light to show their individual talents. This freestyle will be ridden to music of the team’s choosing.

2:30 Closing Ceremony Grand Finale Procession This will be judged for horsemanship, level of difficulty and correctness. Audience will award 25% of the points to this session by sales of team bandanas, and 25% by ticket votes, and 50% judges scores.

February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 31 Meet The Cowboy & Cowgirl Teams!

Cory Bourque –Abbeville, LA Cowboy Hi my name is Cory Bourque, I live in Abbeville, La. I have grown up riding several Justin Roy – Forked Island, LA breeds of horses. However my passion and love for horses really grew when I purchased I was born and raised in Lyons Point, Louisiana. I my first quarter horse, Shadow when I was 14. I was very active with the 4-H program didn’t have the privilege of growing up with horses and rodeo associations as a steer wrestler. but thanks to a special friend Corey Henry I was put on the back of a horses for the first time when I’m a Captain for the Abbeville Fire Department. With 13 years of service. However my I was 14. He took me work cattle one day and I was love has always and will be for the horse. hooked. Any time I had a chance to ride a horse I took it. I worked at Kinder Livestock for 3 years handling I started training horses over 26 years ago. Training horses for my dad. Then later working on cutting horse ranches starting cattle and starting colts which colts and working cattle. In 2004 I started my own ranch, actively starting colts, problem horse, and teaching clinic. In has provided enough money 2005 I realized I wanted more, my search for natural horsemanship began. As my journey began I purchased a nice filly to put myself through college. that has changed my life. As we started our journey together we found Dennis Reis Universal Horsemanship. Filly and I Now I’m a welder and raise traveled from coast to coast training with Dennis. Continuing our training we attended one month schools in 2008 & 2009 cattle while training horses on at the ranch, in Penngrove, Ca. the side. Horses has saved my life. It’s hard work but what you Since I found Dennis Reis in 2005 I have seen a huge change in myself, the horses that I have trained and the students that I get in return is priceless. teach. It has given great pleasure to see the changes. I have learned to read and listen to the horses. I think there is no better teacher than the horse.

In 2010 I competed in the LEC Colt Starting Challenge finishing 2nd. I competed on tour in 2010 with Dennis Reis, becoming the Dennis Reis World Colt Starting Challenge Champion. In 2011 I became the LEC Colt Starting Challenge Champion. I also got the pleasure of playing several rolls in the Movie Secretariat.

I’m so blessed for the knowledge that I continue to learn with each and every horse I train/work with. Along with great pleasure and joy of working with individuals across the states with their own horses.

Michael Radich –Lake Charles, LA Michael Radich is originally from Buffalo, New York. Michael began Howard J. Cormier – Cowboy Coach - riding at an early age and developed an interest that would become a passion. It Abbeville, LA was this passion that led him to change Howard J. Cormier is the Coach for the Cowboy Team. He has his college major from culinary arts to worked 35 years as a County Agent for the LSU AgCenter before equine science. retiring in July, 2008. He worked with educational programs and producers in the areas of rice, sugar cane, and horses, besides 4-H programs. He was re- During college, Michael competed in hired part- time August 4, 2008, as Southwest Region Equine Agent with the LSU AgCenter, rodeos, concentrating on reining while breaking and training young stock. During responsible for educational efforts in the Master Horseman leader development program for this time, he was introduced to dressage and jumping, and chose to pursue a better an eleven parish region of Southwest La. understanding of these disciplines. He has experience in several areas of horsemanship, including colt starting, packing, trail Michael often repeats the words of a wise trainer who advised him that the only way to train horses and riders riding, and groundwork. He and his wife Sarah have two grown children, Jason and Holly, is with “lots of wet saddle pads” and Michael admits that that was exactly what it has taken. He has had the and four grandchildren, Cameron, Wyatt, Justin, and Jackson. He resides in Kaplan, La., opportunity to travel the country as he honed his skills, often finding himself privileged enough to work in the and still enjoys riding several times a week, as his schedule permits. elite company of well-respected and internationally known riders and trainers.

Michael feels a great satisfaction in helping people to reach their highest potential of horsemanship. He strives not only for his students to obtain their best riding ability, but also for them to establish a desire for a better David Carter – Natchez, MS understanding of horses. With over 100 horses started under saddle and countless others taken in for training, he David Carter has worked with animals for over 25 years. has a wealth experience to share with students of all ages. Starting as a 4-H’er in his childhood hometown of Folsom, Although his main focus is now dressage and jumping, you will often hear Michael say, “It is not about the LA, he grew up working and showing sheep and pigs. David discipline that you ride, it is that you ride with discipline every ride”. began riding horses in the fall of 1996 as an 18 year old college freshmen working on the LSU beef cattle crossbreed research Michael operates RHJ Stables at 9126 Gulf Highway in Lake Charles. It is a full service lesson, boarding, and farm. He rode horses regularly for five years working cattle, checking fence lines, and doing training facility specializing in hunters, jumpers and but is committed to helping any horse and rider the daily tasks required on a large scale cattle operation before becoming more interested in combination in improving their skills. learning the elements of becoming a better horseman.

In 2002, while still in college, David had the opportunity to travel to LeCiba, Honduras where he learned many unique skills and methods of starting horses from Central American horseman Gustavo Valdivia. He further developed his skills by spending numerous hours riding with many advanced horsemen from the area. Upon returning, David continued to ride and learn horsemanship from anyone willing to teach.He quickly realized that the best way to make a better horse was to become a better horseman.

David began training horses in 2004 just outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He moved to Natchez, Mississippi in 2007 after marrying Paige Carlton of Natchez. David and Paige now reside at the Double C Ranch in historic Kingston just 9 miles south of Natchez with their son Coleman and daughter Harper.

With six years of experience specializing in colt starting and performance horses, David now focuses most of his time in the performance horse area. In 2008 he entered the Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas placing 4th in the nation on his mustang Silverado.

His training methods involve using the horse’s natural curiosity to build confidence, which develops into courage. David uses four stages of training; establishing trust, developing feel, gaining respect, and building control. This process requires a commitment to mold a solid foundation of training that will later evolve into higher levels of control. Beginning with this solid foundation of training enables the average horse to subsequently be trained in a wide array of disciplines. David stresses that when training young horses, more can be accomplished by learning to focus on the concept of training the horse’s mind to learn. The basic philosophy of his training can be summarized into two simple words: mind control. 32 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Meet The Cowboy & Cowgirl Teams! Cowgirls Barbara Barclay – Susan Morris – Zachary, LA Opelousas, LA Susan Morris is a native of Zachary, louisiana. There she runs and manages Sandy Creek Ranch Barbara Barclay teaches horsemanship and which she has done for the past 9 years. Susan has had a passion for horses since she could riding lessons at Copper Crowne Equestrian walk. She has always been an all around cowgirl and can do many things on the back of a Center in Opelousas, LA. She is the mother horse which include: cutting, reigning, , western pleasure, trail of one beautiful daughter, Cassie, age 4. showmanship, English, jumping, team penning, and sorting. Susan holds three Barbara earned her Bachelor of Science Louisiana State titles, two regional titles, and three world championship titles in degree from the University of Kentucky in obstacle course challenges. She greatly believes that having God in her life has Equine Science and Business management, gotten her through many difficult times and has brought her great success. She 2007. She has several USEF Region 4 always says that with a little faith, a lot of hard work, and great dedication anything awards, circuit championships, and reserve can be accomplished.. championships in hunters, jumpers and dressage. After spending time in the training and breeding industries extensively, during and after college, she moved to LA in 2011 training thoroughbred racehorses. She has since returned to her Kristi Broussard – Forked Island, LA show-horse roots with a rejuvenated outlook sparked by experiences I was born and raised in south Louisiana, in a little town called Forked Island. Raising cattle, in the racehorse world. Being at Copper Crowne allows her continued riding horses, was the life I knew. Life was good in the south. I learned a lot and I grew up participation in both passions on the same facility. right... I think.

After graduating high school, I joined the United States Navy and served 4 years defending this great country. The Fran Hancock-Lake opportunities the Navy gave me were plenty and I was able to travel and see parts of the world I never thought I would. I Charles, La fell in love with lots of places, cultures, and people during those 4 years, and looking back, I met some of the best people My name is Fran Hancock. I am the Coach I have ever known. After leaving the military, I ventured out west in 2003 and worked on a horse ranch in Montana for a for the Cowgirl Team. I live in Lake season. Moved to Jackson Hole Wyoming for a year before heading on back to my roots. Charles, La. When I was growing up, I did not have the opportunity to be around There is certainly something about “home” and being “home” and I believe everyone can relate to that expression one horses. Yet ever since I can remember, way or another. But, when you are from the south, the deep deep south, there’s something more. After spending the years horses drew me like a huge magnet. away, it was when I came back home that I had a new found respect and appreciation for where I came from and how I was raised. My best friend has always told me that out of all the countries we have visited in the world combined, South I went on through school and graduated from Louisiana Tech with Louisiana is like no place she had ever been to in the entire world... and I think she’s right. a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1969. When I got my first check from my first job I bought my first colt. Since that day, I One thing I remember very clearly in my childhood is when my dad decided to put me on an old named Jenny. I cannot imagine a life without horses. I taught school for seven years, hated riding Jenny. She was old, stubborn and just plain difficult. It would take her 2 acres before she would follow a riding horses every spare minute. While still teaching I went to horseshoeing school and graduated in 1975. Within a year I resigned command and turn, and it would take her another 4 acres before she would stop. from teaching and was shoeing horses full time. She was hands down, the toughest ride I have ever had. I remember getting so mad and would ask my dad, “Why do I have As I continued shoeing and riding, I began barrel racing and served to ride Jenny?” He would laugh and tell me that if I can learn to control that stubborn mule, I would be able to control any as barrel racing director of Louisiana Rodeo Cowboys Association horse that he would put me on. I didn’t understand what he meant until I was much older, but now I know that that was 1988-1992. Still being a horseshoer by trade, I became a journeyman some of the best southern advice a Louisiana girl could ever get. by the American Farriers Association, and I served as president of the Southern Farriers Association 1998-2002/ Wendy Stephens-Vivian, LA My riding began to change as a strong desire began to emerge from Wendy Stephens works to build a team, helping owners with their horsemanship skills. somewhere deep within me to learn better communication skills with the horse. I stayed involved with rodeo as barrel racing director for Dreams and goals can be achieved as we prepare horses and ponies for all equine Louisiana Christian Rodeo Productions, 2002-2007, and served as divisions: Halter, Showmanship, English, Western, Trail, Hunter, Pet Pony Obstacle, board member 2006-2007. Extreme Cowboy Races, Mounted Shooting, Challenges, Speed Events, and Cow Events.

As my hunger for horsemanship intensified, I began listening more Not only has she successfully trained and shown, She and more to the best teacher… the horse. I began starting colts on the has coached, encouraged and prepped many adult and youth riders to Championship, ground, (preparing them for their first ride) in 1999. Mostly I work Reserve Championship and Year End Titles. I have enabled many riders to achieve with 2 yr. olds, but also work with older horses with issues. their goals and dreams for their horses and ponies. If you just want to trail ride or become a team with your horse or pony, I can help you achieve your goals. I rode in the Extreme Cowboy Race in the summer of 2005, and the winter of 2006, finishing in the top eight both times. As my search As a result of a lifetime of success and personal style, that of being a perfectionist. Part for horsemanship continued (which I don’t think ever really ends),I of that success is the passion to train the horse/pony to their individual best. Trained discovered Dennis Reis and Universal Horsemanship through clinics and shown NATIONAL, ZONE, SHOW CHAMPIONS and USEF HORSE OF THE YEAR. National Champions that and lessons. can do all. Since I have been using this system, it has made a tremendous “Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of difference , teaching me to spak impeccably to the equine world. I became an instructor for Dennis in 2006, and now do a lot of traveling, Solitaire. It is a grand passion.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson giving clinics and lessons coast to coast. Most important is that I feel like every horse I touch teaches me something of great value to be used with the next horse.

As a tribute to this system, I was the co-winner in the Reis Ranch Horsemanship World Challenge in 2010 on a 3 yr. olds that I started. Even so, my greatest joy is being able to help people overcome obstacles and succeed with their horses. February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 33 Meet the Judges: Johnny Boudreaux: Clinton G. Depew: Was one of the original founding Was born in the panhandle of Texas in the small town of Spearman. He grew up in the north Texas panhandle and developed members of the Louisiana Equine his love of livestock and horses on his grandfather’s ranch. Council. He entered the University of Arkansas in Animal Science and obtained a BS degree in 1972 and a MS degree under the He is the chairman of Louisiana Farm guidance of Dr. C. J. Brown in 1973. In 1975 he obtained a PhD from VPI and SU. Bureau Equine advisory committee. During his years as equine specialist he developed programs in youth development using the horse to teach life skills and Johnny has trained horses for over 40 promote lifelong learning. Louisiana youth judging teams, public speakers, and individual and team demonstration teams yrs. He starts colts, trains cutters, reigned cow horse, trail and pleasure won numerous regional and national titles. They also represented the state well in the various horse events. horses. Since the Louisiana Stock Horse Association was organized he has shown ranch horses in competition. In 2001, he returned to the Animal Science Department as a Professor in Equine Science. In that role he chaired the Equine Committee that started the National Extension program. As a graduate of the Master Horseman program and the Wrangler program, he also has helped a lot of novice and non-pro riders. Additionally he started the LSU Master Horsemen program to develop leaders in the . He is a founding member of the Louisiana Equine Council. Dr. Depew was also instrumental in helping the Louisiana Stock Horse Association get started in 2007. KC Annison: Practically born on a horse, I stole my first solo During his years of service he received numerous awards and honors including chairman of the Southern Section of Animal Science, Southern ride at the age of two and a half years. Following Regional Horse Show and contest, Eastern National 4-H Roundup, E extension Equine committee, Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society that incident, my grandfather cut down the leathers and the Handicapped Riding Instructors Certification Program. He retired in 2009, but continues to assist the Louisiana Equine council, La. of an old McClelland saddle and bought a small, Stock Horse Association and still teaches in the Master Horseman program. gentle mare from a man down the road for me to ride. I helped him with feeding and handling cattle Laura Lott: on the farm and spent many hours on horseback. I was raised in Southwest Louisiana on a farm with dairy and beef cattle. I started riding horses at a young age. I joined the local riding club with my family and competed. I rode horses through my school years, and I trained my first horse for pay at the age of nine participated in 4- H, rodeos and open shows in the local area. and have worked at becoming a successful trainer ever since that time. I began showing Appaloosa As the years past, I expanded my riding to English, and Dressage giving me a well-rounded background in horses in 4-H and open shows in elementary school. By junior high, I was different disciplines. After several years, of competing I added judging to my resume. I returned to the show showing in breed shows and learning the particular requirements of every ring and judged open shows but was interested in “outside” of the ring, and wanted to go back to the ranch setting. event offered from halter in the morning through cutting cattle in the last event of the day. I continued to show through high school and college, I started judging the “Extreme Cowboy Race” in 2008 and attended a judge’s clinic with Craig Cameron. I continued on judging and was moving up the show ranks all the way to the Appaloosa National Show and invited to of judge the Extreme Cowboy Race World Finals in Oklahoma in 2011. the Appaloosa World Playoffs. Judging the Extreme Cowboy Races opened the door to the AQHA trail challenge. The Extreme Cowboy Race partnered with AQHA in I completed and helped instruct the first Master Horsemanship class held Ft.Worth to hold an AQHA trail challenge. The dual event was in Ft. Worth Texas last June during the Festival of the Horse. by Louisiana State University and am a certified judge for the American Horsemanship Challenge Association. The Extreme Cowboy Race Association has allowed me to travel to many states to promote and judge other sponsored races. I also judged a celebrity race, which was highlighted by several top trainers. This was for the fire victims in Colorado Last summer who farmers and I have trained and ridden multiple World and National Champion Cutting ranchers lost their hay to fire. horses and placed in several other classes at the World level as well, including Trail and Reining. I have a wall full of trophy saddles and a closet full of I am excited to be involved with the LEC and promoting the horse industry in Louisiana. Let it be said we have the best horses, and the trophies and awards, so with my ego satisfied, I now concentrate on teaching best riders. what I have learned to others and helping horses to become better and more confident companions for their riders. So let us start the challenge. I remain a student of the horse. Meet the Announcers: Daniel Dauphin- Rayne, LA Joyce Christian – Daniel Dauphin began riding horses around age 9 and his Calhoun, LA life changed forever. At the age of 16, he bought his own Joyce M. Christian has loved horses all of first horse. Duke was an outlaw and would routinely flip over her life. While her parents were not able to backwards throughout rides. It was the desire to stay alive and provide a horse of her own, she had many turn Duke into the horse that he’d been daydreaming about friends who willingly shared their horses The Host that lit the fire in Daniel to figure out why horses did certain with her throughout her growing up years. things and how to fix them. Tennessee Walking Horses, Shetland Ponies, and Quarter Horses all found their way into He started colts under Mark Coie and kept several on the side her life. However, her career would take her throughout college at La Tech. He credits Mark with most of his understanding away from horses for almost twenty years. Then at a horse show in of how to train horses, especially starting colts. Upon finishing his BS in Animal Germany she came face to face with the horse of her dreams – a then unknown breed that she would help introduce to America. In 2001 she Science, he chose to become a professional horseman rather than a veterinarian. brought two of these horses back with her from Europe and became actively involved with the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society. In 2008 she Daniel has apprenticed for a total of 5 years under three well respected cutting horse was appointed to the GVHS Board of Directors. She has also served that trainers and has run the training and ranch operations at a top national cutting horse organization as its Executive Director. In 2011 she was re-elected to the Kathryn Loewer: operation. Daniel was also privileged to have started NCHA World Championship GVHS Board of Directors and also that year she published her first book Introducing, your host,….Louisiana Equine Report’s Futurity Finalist Nurse Kitty. She is only the second horse from Louisiana to ever about her experiences with these beautiful horses, “Dreams..Promises..A very own…Kathryn Loewer and her trusty “Co-Host” attain this honor, the legendary Bob Acre Doc being the other. Colts from his 18 year Vanner Horse Journey”. Ms. Christian has written many articles on the Savannah (The Barbie Horse) as they bring a new segment career have gone on to win hundreds of thousands of dollars in competitions ranging Gypsy Vanner Horse for both local and national publications to include: from Louisiana every month! from Thoroughbred Racing, to Barrel racing, and especially cutting. American Livestock Magazine, Equine Journal, Just Horses, Tres Bella, and Breyer Magazine. Most recently she was interviewed and Kathryn is a lifelong horsewoman who describes herself as Now settled in Lafayette Parish with his wife, April, and two budding then quoted in the February 2013 issue of Horse Illustrated. She will a passionate student of the horse. She doesn’t just cover horsemen Wyatt and Colt, he still trains horses and starts colts, but he is now be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Annual Meeting of the GVHS the horse industry for LAER, she rides as well. “I love focusing on giving Horsemanship Lessons and Clinics. Daniel doesn’t consider in Las Vegas, Nevada on 23 February. Ms. Christian lives in Calhoun, learning! I can never learn enough to stop searching for himself a horse whisperer, instead asserting that sometimes you need to yell at them Louisiana. She became a member of the Louisiana Equine Council’s excellence in everything we do with the horse.” too. He doesn’t believe in what he calls the Disney version of horsemanship. Instead Board of Directors in 2012 and is proud to serve with the committee for the LEC Expo 2013. he teaches his students that to be an effective horseman you MUST become your horse’s leader and you MUST teach your horse to handle pressure. 34 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Youth Page Sponsored by:

Greenwell Springs Youth Riders This team was organized in the 1950’s as a mounted Boy Scout group to perform in local rodeos and parades. They soon allowed girls on the team and became the Greenwell Springs Youth Riders.

This non-profit group has promoted horsemanship, teamwork and sense of value to hundreds of kids in the Baton Rouge area. Each child is responsible for their own horse, tack and transportation to practices and performances. You can see them in rodeos and parades decked out in the original uniform of red and white.

Some of the performance locations include: Angola Prison Rodeo Louisiana Equine Expo ALL contributions are greatly appreciated and the funds are used to purchase the drill performance Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade tack used in the events (, , etc) and on occasions used for travel expenses for out of Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras Parade town events. Local Tri-State Rodeos Our own Rodeo, held in May every year Riders in the Spotlight: Pisanie Sisters Lead The Team as Captain and Co-Captain. If you were once a member of the team, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us what you learned or valued from the experience of being on the team. Aubrie Pisanie is a 10th grade honors student at Central High School. She’s had a lifelong passion for horses. She joined the Greenwell Springs Youth Riders in the fall of 2008, where she quickly We are a non-profit found a second family. She’s made so many new friends, and found a place where she belongs. organization. We have In addition to the Youth Riders, Aubrie and her horse Lucky compete in barrel races. Aubrie was one annual fundraiser, our co-captain of the team last year and was honored to be elected captain this year. Of being captain GSYR rodeo. The rodeo Aubrie says, “This was a goal I’ve had since I first started the Youth Riders and I hope to continue is held the second weekend in this position until I graduate in 2015. It is the best feeling in the world to be chosen among your in May at the BREC Shady peers to be a leader.” She hopes to attend LSU after graduation. Park arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her sister Taylor is a 7th grade honors student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Like her sister, she too loves horses. She joined the Youth Riders a year after her sister in the fall of 2009. She was Please consider attending elected co-captain this year. Taylor and her horse Cajun have had a special bond since the day she our rodeo, buy a coke, look brought him home. Taylor says, “Being elected co-captain is a privilege to help lead the team along through the rodeo program with my sister. I like being able to help out the new kids and traveling to different places to ride and enjoy the show. in rodeos. I’ve made good friends and memories and hope to make many more.” Once her sister graduates in 2015, she hopes to take over position as captain. If you’d like to put an advertisement in our program or make tax deductable donation, please contact any member or email Kathy Devall [email protected] Prettiest Pony Contest! Name of Exhibitor______Age______Name of Horse/Pony______Breed______Color______Age of Horse/Pony______Address______Phone______Email______Parent’s Name ______Cell Phone______Fee: $10 Paid______Check______Cash______Exhibitor Number: ______

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Continued from Cover.. for the last and most important competition. Mom Brenda says, says Brenda. Klancy and Darby’s favorite horses are both Three Generations “Yes, she had a very good show for her last year!” pole benders. Klancy’s horse, called “Cat” for “Coushatta,” is of All-Around a small, bay, unregistered mare. Darby’s is a sorrel registered Cowgirls How did Klancy and Darby manage these show careers? Quarter Horse named “Two Eye Trey Bar.” Darby and Klancy .. always rode their own horses in competitions, and the girls have This time the cowgirl got a First of all, they were completely home-schooled by their very different riding styles. Darby is left-handed, and started out saddle, which she still has and mother, who is also their rodeo coach. Riding is another part of roping on that side, but she actually improved when she switched proudly displays. daily studying. to throwing right-handed. “Her horse definitely preferred her to rope right-handed,” says Brenda. Brenda began riding with the Second, their father is a passionate rodeo dad. He volunteers Lake Charles Riders Club when as horse show veterinarian, and trades with fellow large animal Seventh, the girls are smart and motivated. They both maintain she was 5 years old. She also vets in his clinic for time off. Brenda says, “When the girls were 3.98 averages at McNeese State University in Lake Charles. rode in club rodeos in Iowa, LA. ready to begin the marathon of finals competitions each year, Klancy is studying Marketing and Business and is considering The kid rodeos were called Little their dad was able to go with them on those 25-day runs!” going for a Masters, and Darby is in her second year of Pre- Britches back then, but were not Veterinary, with a concentration in Equine Science. yet sanctioned. Third, they aren’t afraid to haul. “In my mother’s day, they competed on working ranch horses. Now we have specifically Eighth, the girls are tough! Klancy’s favorite story from her high Brenda’s show record is stellar: she won a saddle three weekends trained animals for each event.” Bottom line: two daughters, school showing days highlights how glad she is that her dad is a in a row when she was only 10. She qualified for the Nationals many events, and backup horses for cutting, pole bending, and vet. On a run out of the arena in Alexandria, her horse took her all four years of high school. In 1974, her senior year, she too barrels equals a White Freightliner pulling a 7-horse trailer with (by accident!) into a pole. She got up and thought she only had won the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association’s All-Around living quarters, plus a one-ton pulling a 4-horse on occasion for a bump on her head, but it turned out to be a nasty gash. She Cowgirl. Her events were barrels, poles, break away roping, the cutting events. didn’t want to miss out on any competing, so her dad pulled out goat tying, and cutting, and she placed in all of them except break his sewing kit and sutured her up…without lidocaine. She roped away. Fourth, they have a supply of horses. Their father and the Bayou that night and hauled to Little Britches the next day. South Animal Hospital are well known, and people often offer Brenda married a large-animal veterinarian, Dr. Ted Shope. She him horses that need a good home, need some care. Grandmother Patsy, mother Brenda, and granddaughters Klancy helped him on his calls and with his office books until daughters Fifth, they maintain the cowgirl tradition: they live on a 1500- and Darby, three generations of cowgirls, know the rodeo scene Klancy (now 21) and Darby (now 19) came along. Klancy and acre ranch with 350 cow-calf pairs. Roping, cutting, and trail as well as the joys of ranch life. They also know the value of Darby started riding at ages 2 and 4 in the DeRidder Riding Club, rides are part of daily life. family and tradition. In an unexpected way, the dynasty started and each won her first saddle at age 7. When the girls moved by Patsy might come full circle: her granddaughter Darby is up from club rodeos to Little Britches events, they continued Sixth, they are passionate about training. When Klancy and intrigued by jumping. Her favorite movie is National Velvet, their winning ways. Klancy won Louisiana State All-Around Darby were showing in high school, they regularly kept 15 horses and she enjoyed the taste of jumping that she got in 4-H. She is Cowgirl in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Darby won the same award in shape. Different events require different sorts of conditioning. considering a few lessons in elementary dressage and jumping in 2011, and in 2012 was the National Little Britches Senior Girl “Short-twitch” muscles have to be tip-top for goat tying and at The Stables at Le Bocage in Lake Charles, LA. A rodeo star All Around Cowgirl. She won two saddles because she was not breakaway roping. Stamina is necessary for cutting; you have taking up English riding? Not so unusual, when you remember only the world champion, but the finals champion as well. The to spend a lot of time trotting and loping to build up wind. she carries the genes of the little girl who thrilled the crowd with “world” title counts points from all the Little Britches shows, And in barrels and poles, horses have to have a combination of her barrel jumping. but the “finals” title means that you can maintain your top form stamina and a fast start. “We look at our horses as individuals,”

36 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the Month: March 2nd NBHA LA 03 NBHA LA 05 Watch at 6:00am the Louisiana Equine Report Livingston Horse show Assn. Rice Arena, Crowley, LA District Challenge, on Horse Country TV on FOX Television Open Horse Show Contact: Glenda Leblanc • 337-789-9050 Contact: Glenda LeBlanc • 337-789-9050 in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, and Lafayette Shows start at 9am w/halter followed by Viewing Areas Judged & timed events March 16th March 26th 27th South Park Arena, Denham Springs, La LHSRA Cuttings #5,6&7 Karen O’Connor Eventing Clinic Louisiana Racing Schedule More Info http://lhsa.webs.com Coushatta, LA, Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 Delta Downs-Thoroughbred Racing Facebook: Livingston Horse Show Association Holly Hill Farm, Benton, LA Oct. 19th, 2012 thru Mar. 23rd, 2013 Livingston Horse show Assn. More Info: Tracy Hewlett Post Time 5:45 PM • www.deltadowns.com NBHA LA 01 Open Horse Show 318-965-9480 or 318-218-8994 Show 1 •Benton, LA Shows start at 9am w/halter followed by Fair Grounds Race Course-Thoroughbred Racing Judged & timed events April 5th November 22nd – March 31st 2013 NBHA LA 05 South Park Arena, Denham Springs, La NBHA 06 www.fairgroundsracecourse.com 1st Show & 2nd Show More Info http://lhsa.webs.com Finally Friday 4D, Amite, LA • 504-452-9707 Contact: Glenda Leblanc 337-789-9050 Facebook: Livingston Horse Show Association Harrah’s Louisiana Downs-Thoroughbred Racing April 5th & 7th www.ladowns.com NBHA LA 06 #3 SLTSA Amite, LA • Contact: 504-452-9707 Team Sorting • Louis A. Mouch Arena, Port Allen, LA Magnolia Classic Arabian-Half Arabian Show February 11th – 17th [email protected] Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA NBHA Super Show Sugasheaux Show Dates For more info: Beth Walker • 225-772-6815 Lance Graves Pro Classic, Kinder, LA New Iberia, LA March 16th & 17th 706-495-5126 For Info: 337-365-7539 NBHA LA 04 April 5th & 6th BREC Arena, Baton Rouge, LA Vernon Parish Junior High February 16th March 2nd & 3rd Contact: Scooter LeBouef 985-209-3531 Leesville, LA • Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 Louisiana Stock Horse Association NBHA LA 04 Pointe Coupee Parish Multi Use Facility New Roads, LA March 17th April 6th & 7th New Roads, LA Contact: Scooter LeBouef 985-209-3531 NBHA LA 03 Contact: Judy 337-208-2336 or 877-335-3072 SugArena, New Iberia, LA Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trails Top Dog/talent agency Contact: Glenda Leblanc 337-789-9050 Fairburn, GA • Rick Dunkerton 601-498-3330 February 16th & 17th Hollywood Dog Training Clinic @ Dressage Through the Levels Symposium The NOLA Movie Ranch March 21st – 24th NBHA LA 06 With 2012 Olympian Steffen Peters and FEI 4 75181 Louisiana 1083, Covington, LA 2013 LQHA Spring Show/AQHA Region 9 Show Bunny Barrel Blast Judge Janet Foy To sign up call: 985-773-1088 Ike Hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe, LA Amite, LA • Contact: 504-452-9707 Tex Over Farms, Conroe, TX www.houstondressagesociety.org March 3rd March 22nd & 23rd Schooling Dressage Fundraiser for NAJYRC Sugasheaux Ranch Sorting Choupique Junior High Rodeo, Sulphur, LA Amen Corner Farm, Folsom, LA February 17th New Iberia, LA • For Info: 337-365-7539 Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 La. Team Roping Association West Cal Arena, Sulphur, LA Terrebonne Livestock Agricultural NBHA LA 03 Vernon Parish High School Rodeo Fair Assoc Horse Show State Show • Contact: Glenda Leblanc 337-789-9050 Leesville, LA • Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 February 22nd – 24th Contact: Adrian Dufrene • 985-232-5141 High School Rodeo NBHA LA 05 April 6th Morehouse Activity Center, Bastrop, LA 4D Open Money Run State Show • Contact: Glenda LeBlanc • 337-789-9050 Livingston Horse Show Assn. 318-281-3164 $600 Added money, open run Open Horse Show Vancleave, MS, Vickie Beeman Equine Services NBHA LA 06 Shows start at 9am w/halter followed by February 23rd Contact: 228-236-7009 • [email protected] La State Championship • Location: TBA Judged & timed events NBHA LA 06, Kiln, MS Contact: 504-452-9707 Contact: 504-452-9707 March 9th South Park Arena, Denham Springs, La Louisiana Stock Horse Association March 23rd More Info http://lhsa.webs.com February 23rd & 24th Ike Hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe, LA Cotton Country Open Horse Show Assoc. Facebook: Livingston Horse Show Association Buck Davidson Eventing Clinic Contact: Judy 337-208-2336 or 877-335-3072 Northeast Louisiana Exhibition Center Holly Hill Farm, Benton, LA Ruston, LA • 318-254-8877 April 7th More Info: Tracy Hewlett March 8th & 9th Terrebonne Livestock Agricultural Fair Assoc 318-965-9480 or 318-218-8994 Margie Worley Barrel Run NBHA LA 01 Horse Show Morehouse Activity Center, Bastrop, LA LA State Championship • Location: TBA Contact: Adrian Dufrene • 985-232-514 February 24th 318-281-3164 NBHA LA 03 NLRA Youth/Open Rodeo Rice Arena, Crowley, LA Southeast Junior High School Rodeo Morehouse Activity Center • 318-281-3164 Contact: Glenda Leblanc • 337-789-9050 Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 March 23rd & 24th March 1st Choupique High School Rodeo NBHA LA 06 March 9th & 10th Sulphur, LA • Contact: Brenda Shope • 337-802-8726 Finally Friday 4D, Amite, LA Southeast High School Rodeo Contact: 504-452-9707 Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA March 22nd – 24th Contact: Brenda Shope 337-802-8726 Baton Rouge Barrel Race Association March 1st & 2nd Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA Patty Jo Higdon Barrel Racing Clinic March 10th Vancleave, MS La. 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40 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Cody’s Cutee—AQHA Dressage Star By Barbara Newtown Cody’s Cutee, owned and ridden by Danica Norred of better.” And Cody is a chestnut, a recessive color, which Quitman, LA, was bred by Danica to be a reining cow horse. meant Danica had a 50/50 chance of getting a palomino. “I But, as Danica says, “It doesn’t matter what I want. You was freaked out when I was delivering Cutee…I had a little have to let the horse tell you what it wants to do.” Cutee has ‘moment’—‘what color is it, what color is it?’ She’s paler decided she wants to do dressage: she and Danica are rated than her sire, but she is a palomino!” fourth in the world for 2012 in First Level Dressage by the Association. Cody’s Cutee is only 15.2, but she does have more leg than her mom, and rides like a much larger horse. The canter You might expect a Quarter Horse dressage star to show is indeed better. Danica started showing her in western a lot of Thoroughbred in her pedigree. But Cutee is activities, but judges kept making the same comments: A) 100% foundation Quarter Horse: Danica has traced “She’s so cute!” and B) “Movement is too big.” Danica had Cutee’s pedigree back to 1915 and has found no modern hoped to specialize in reining, but Cutee was a tall, awkward Thoroughbred influence. baby, not as short-coupled as typical reining horses. Cutee that Danica show her in dressage. “He always positively tried hard, though. encouraged me, and told me to move up the levels, do more.” Cody’s Cutee has a pedigree that features, on her dam’s Cutee and Danica showed at Training Level for two years side, old-time King Ranch breeding: her dam, Cody’s Bear “I have always taken dressage lessons to improve my at local, unrecognized shows, mostly sponsored by the Tri- Essence, is a granddaughter of Bill Cody, an influential horsemanship,” says Danica. She took lessons from Kathy State Dressage Society. This past summer Danica decided sire in Quarter Horse history. Sire of Cody’s Bear Hughes, once president of the Tri-State Dressage Society, to do her first United States Dressage Federation recognized Essence is Bear’s Fact, an internationally famous halter and Kathy Kopp, who would come down from Wisconsin show, in Tyler, TX. She also decided to move Cutee up to and performance buckskin. Danica showed Cody’s Bear to give clinics. Her favorite teacher was Wolfgang May, First Level at the same time. First Level asks for fifteen- Essence in reining and ranch versatility, but her best event who died in 2012. Wolfgang had trained with the coach of meter circles at the canter, ten-meter circles at the trot, trot was competitive trail. After a five-year show career, Cody’s the German Olympic dressage team and had studied “high and canter lengthenings, and counter-canter. If a horse isn’t Bear Essence joined the broodmare band at Danica’s farm. school” movements, such as levade, capriole, and piaffe, at ready for the demands of First Level, the test will be marred Eventually Danica decided to breed Cody to an outside the in Vienna. He came to America by stiffness, sloppy geometry, and insufficient lengthenings. stallion. Her dream was to own a palomino with all the to ride and train the Lippizan stallions of Tempel Farm, performance ability of Cody. near Chicago. After 15 years with Tempel he started giving Cutee was ready. “In Cutee’s class, there were some stallions lessons and clinics. He eventually settled in Texas, and he and a lot of big . I wasn’t expecting much, but Danica chose Quick Skipping Zans, a 16 hand golden was an inspiration to many Louisiana dressage riders. we came in 3rd out of twenty! I liked the Tyler show so palomino. “Skipper,” owned by a local Louisiana breeder, much that we attended another recognized show in Dallas.” showed in jackpot roping and show roping. Show roping, “What impressed me about Wolfgang,” says Danica, “was And did just as well. As a result, besides being 4th in the an AQHA event, has two parts: first, the horse runs for time how calm and gentle he was with a horse. With him on top, AQHA world standings for First Level, Cutee is ranked 5th and money; second, the horse runs again, but this time it horses immediately went into dressage frame and moved for all Quarter Horses in the USDF all-breed competition, is judged for quietness in the box, cow tracking, and cow beautifully. In his training, shoulder-in and half-halt were and has earned her Register of Merit from the AQHA. “The holding. Skipper had not only the right color and the right the key to everything. He could give half halts that were ROM is a big goal for a breeder,” says Danica. performance career, but also the right old-time bloodlines. invisible and that could bring a horse from extended trot His grandsire is Just Plain Colonel, the seventh all-time almost to a halt and then back into extension. In answer Danica explains that for dressage scores to count in the leading sire of reining cow horses. Zan Parr Bar and Two to the question ‘is there a certain kind of horse or tack that AQHA, the dressage judge must be a member. “The judges Eyed Jack are also in his pedigree. you prefer?’ he said, ‘I would not bring my own piano to a don’t have to do that,” she says. “It’s extra expense for recital.’ He worked with whatever you brought him. He them, just to benefit a Quarter Horse who might or might not Danica says, “What I liked best about Skipper was that at believed that the breed doesn’t matter and that all horses can show up.” She is grateful that the judges she showed under big events, with children running around, he would stand benefit from dressage. I brought Cutee to him when she was this year—Natalie Lamping, Anita Owen, and Williams quietly…a polite gentleman. He was only four at the time. two. I said we aren’t doing the right thing…maybe you can Solyntjes—made that effort. And he had a rocking-chair canter; he almost loped in place.” help us do better?” Cody, only 15.1, is built short and wide. “Cody had a rushed lope. I thought if she had a longer leg, her canter would be Wolfgang liked Cutee’s trot and canter, and suggested Continued on Page 44...

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February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 43 Continued from Page 41... Cody’s Cutee—AQHA Dressage Star

Danica is now a fan of dressage shows. “I am hooked on the atmosphere, the people… There were many different breeds and many different people from different places like Spain and Germany, and they all went out of their way to help. I love the idea of you and your horse showing off your skills. Besides, you only need one outfit, one saddle, and one horse!”

Danica and her husband Jerry own Bear Creek Stables in Quitman, where they live, train, and give riding lessons. Jerry started out showing cutting horses, but now he concentrates on colt starting and problem horses. “The most dangerous thing we do is teach ground manners,” says Danica. “The number one issue is trailer loading. Under saddle, the biggest problem is ‘putting a mouth on’—dealing with a horse that won’t accept the bit. Jerry spends a lot of time long-lining a horse.” Years ago Jerry met Jim Long, who had been an instructor at the American School of Horsemanship. Jim had come south to train Arabian horses in “high school” dressage. He was a master at driving, and he taught Jerry the art of long-lining—how to make sure a horse has a soft mouth before ever getting on its back.

Jerry and Danica usually keep a client’s horse for two to four months and teach it to drive, longe, sidepass, pivot, leg yield, and do shoulder-in. They teach it to tolerate being tied to tarps and bags, and they take it on long hacks in the neighboring game refuge to get it used to creeks and ditches. At the end of the training period, the client gets free lessons. Jerry and Danica help the rider understand what the horse likes and needs.

“Western” and “dressage” don’t have to be that different. Whatever the discipline, horses should be light and supple and happy in their work. Danica says, “I would like to encourage western riders to try dressage. If Wolfgang had been uppity about my or my western horse, I wouldn’t have done it. Be like him—stay open-minded.”

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44 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 45 Horseback Yoga is gaining popularity Author: Cathy Reynolds Yoga asanas correlate perfectly with effective Young adult riders will benefit from the body awareness of yoga. riding form. Yoga strengthens the core so This is often a critical point in their riding career because they are completing the rider is self supportive, lighter for the their growth stage are still adjusting to a full size figure. This often interferes horse. Exercises done on the yoga ball add with the success they enjoyed as a junior rider. They become top-heavy. the flexibility needed for riding. Combined Mistakes that once did not affect the horse are no longer tolerable. Often with a dismounted lesson explaining how young adults stop because it just isn’t fun when their horse starts refusing the horse works, the rider can practice things jumps (aka souring). The transition to adult riding requires new body like alignment, balanced turns and folding awareness and skills using it. The top team on the intercollegiate circuit is for a jump, acquiring the muscle memory using core building exercises to keep their riders balanced. This program takes it one step further to transfer new muscle memory to the saddle. needed for getting on the horse. FORWARD BEND on the ball is especially good for jumpers and jockeys. Alignment is the key here. Dismounted practice is a great way to give 1. Sit on the yoga ball with ear-shoulder-hip-heal alignment. Bring your feet flat on the floor (feel the four yourself mileage when learning something points) facing the wall and within reach. new. It takes 500 repetitions for a thought 2. Bring your hands to prayer position, inhale, and lift them over your head. process to become a reflex – 10,000 hours 3. Exhaling, fold forward and push your hands against the wall. Use that motion to move your hips BACK. of practice to become proficient at this or 4. Use your tail weight to keep the feet balanced and grounded as you forward bend and allow the ball to Balance turns with triangle pose any other sport. We’ve proven imagery is roll back underneath you. excellent mental practice. Using the yoga 5. KEEP YOUR EAR-SHOULDER-HEEL ALIGNMENT! When you fold, as in over a jump or in a race, ball with specific exercises is a key element for riders who want to work on their skills at home. your hips close and move back out of line and are replaced by the knees in a fully closed position. Keep your shoulders, knees and heels in alignment to balance the horse at high speeds and over jumps. Forward seat disciplines are especially challenged 6. Lift yourself back to an upright position and roll your hips back underneath the shoulders. in the balance department. Since the inception a. Note : Look at photos of jumpers and ask this question: if I remove the horse from the photo, would the of forward seat in jumping and racing, we have rider be able to stand on the ground in this position? Or would he fall forward or back? Tipping forward is a seen jockey weight decrease and jump horse size common problem and explains why there are more front end injuries increase to extreme of 122 lb jockeys and jumpers in these disciplines. using draft horses. This is due to a lack of balance ...... of the rider in the 2 point position; often tipping too Deep seat riders, such as dressage, focus on the contact point – far forward in front of the horse’s center of gravity. mainly the seat. Yoga brings awareness to the core position, which has everything to do with the seat bone position. Try this exercise to understand how your weight placement affects where the horse puts his. Do this exercise on the ball to understand what your horse is feeling. SEAT BONE EXERCISE Each point of the foot represents a hoof. Keeping Dressage rider Jane Savoie 1. Straddle the ball and lower your weight onto it. our “heels down” keeps the back legs of the horse Denny Emerson in perfect alignment 2. Sit on your hands. Place your hands palm-up under your buttocks to feel your seat bones. under him better if this mental connection is made. 3. Imagine you have a long tail, and tuck it up to your belly. Engage the Keigel muscle (the one that stops Try this exercise standing on a flat, firm surface now and astride the horse. the flow of urine) at the base of the pelvic floor. Tighten the abdominal muscles to lift the upper body. 4. Notice how the seat bones disappear! Horses feel this difference between the hard and soft seat, and respond positively to the change in pressure...... Injured riders and the experience of motherhood interfere with riding psychologically. Riding accidents and Motherhood send a clear message to the brain – “Protect!” This causes the body to instinctively take on a fetal position whenever dangers arise – the exact opposite of what you need to do Four Points Of The Feet to stay in the saddle. Whoa-Ga! opens the body from the center, stretching the limbs and reaching for balance. These riders renew their confidence as BALANCED FEET EXERCISE they rebuild their core muscles with correct balance.

1. Start with your toes straight ahead; align the outside edges TREE POSE is perfect for getting your mojo back! The more you open the hips, the better you balance. of the feet parallel to one another. Feel the four points of the feet. Two are under the balls of the feet, and two are under 1. Stand sideways to the wall, an elbows length away and bring all of your weight to your inside leg. the heel. The toes should be relaxed. 2. Turn the toes of the outside foot toward the wall and lift the heel. 3. Bring the foot up to the inside leg and let your knee rest on the wall. 2. Find the front and rear points by rocking back to the heel 4. Push the foot against the upper thigh; let the wall help you balance and push at the same time. points, then forward to the front points. Continue this exercise a few times, then find the 5. Bring the hands above the head in prayer position. Hold for one minute, then switch sides. middle, and stay there. Bring awareness to the inside and outside edges of the feet using ...... the ankle to move from the inside to the outside edges. Roll the foot between the inside and Bring it to the saddle. Use the feelages you learned in these poses the next time you ride. The outside edges a few times, then find the middle and stay there. soft seat, balanced feet and open hip will make your seat more secure and your horse more comfortable. While any yoga class will help with flexibility and balance, Whoa-Ga! is based on Iyengar yoga and 3. The points of the feet execute the righting reflex muscles, which straighten and align the focuses on structure and balance, and is best for the detailed instruction required by riders. Whoa-Ga! body. Every human has this ability since birth and develops the muscles to hold a frame. also brings this to the saddle with the knowledge of horse- rider biomechanics. This awareness to helps riders balance the entire horse by understanding the correlation between the four points and the four hooves. The term “heels down” is indicative keeping Cathy Reynolds has been certified by PATH as a therapeutic riding instructor for the horse’s weight back on the stronger hind legs and avoiding bucks and refusals. advanced disabilities; PFIA yoga instructor and NHPA thoroughbred racehorse rider. She has trained and shown hunter/jumpers and dressage horses. 4. Balanced feet can be practiced while sitting on a chair, waiting in line, or standing around talking to friends, and should become part of your everyday posture. Whoa-Ga! lessons, clinics, demos, lectures and videos are available at www. whoaga.com or by emailing [email protected] or call 802.855.1627

46 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 Horsin’ Around with the Take a look where Louisiana Equine Report! we’ve been!

Here is a behind the scenes look at practice with the Cowboys and Cowgirls getting ready to compete in the LEC Expo!

Here is a behind the scenes look at practice with the Cowboys and Cowgirls getting ready to compete in the LEC Expo!

Sugar and Babe,…great day to pull down Richfield Dr, in Lafayette!

Louisiana State Appaloosa Horse Club Awards Banquet- Congratulations!

Barrel Racing at the Rice Arena with Barrel Racing USA Christian Barrel Racing Assoc.

FOLGH Christmas Party! Here are their new ambassadors! AHJA Show sponsored by Cambridge Stables at Willow Oaks Equestrian Center

A trainers work is never done! Jason Meaux – 4 Forever Farms @ Copper Crowne Training Center

February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 47 48 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 49 GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship Special relationships between man and the horse were formed muscle strength, and joint movement, and because horseback known as hippotherapy. as early as 4500 BC. Our unique partnership with the horse riding requires balance and good posture for all riders, students Hippotherapy utilizes the extends to this day, and continues to evolve. One of the newest begin to work on these key areas from the moment they mount. horse’s multi-dimensional and most promising uses of horses for the benefit of humanity Interestingly, the rhythm and multi-dimensional movement of movement as an integrated is therapeutic horseback riding. Somewhere on the steppes of the horse requires the rider’s body to adapt and simulate the same intervention program to Central Asia about 4,500 B.C., the first domestication of horses ambulation pattern.” This type of movement is of tremendous generated neuromuscular occurred. The use of horses spread rapidly across Eurasia for benefit to a rider trying to gain normal movement and walking gains profoundly affecting transportation, agricultural work and warfare. Throughout the ability. the activities of daily living years, horses were further domesticated in agriculture utilizing for its clients. In the spring, the full strength of the animals. Curious hunters and villagers For individuals with cognitive or emotional disabilities including 2013 GaitWay will introduce brought horses into the sphere of their daily lives forging a very Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Rhett Syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, its Interactive Vaulting Program. special relationship and the unique partnership, which extends Down Syndrome, developmental disorders, stroke, learning to this day and continues to evolve. One of the newest and most disabilities, the unique relationship forged with a horse has GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship is a member of Professional promising uses of horses for the benefit of humanity — new, at been shown to enhance patience, self-respect, and confidence. Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (aka least, as a structured, formally organized activity — is therapeutic Moreover, because riding builds knowledge as time progresses, PATH International), which sets the “Gold Standard” for the horseback riding. simple tasks can grow into complex skills that provide the rider Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies Industry. PATH with increased intellectual stimulation. According to PATH International was originally formed in 1969 as North American As its name implies, therapeutic horseback riding focuses upon International, riding is both relaxing and demanding for students Riding for the Handicapped to promote Equine Assisted Activities teaching special needs individuals riding skills that will positively of all cognitive abilities, and this rare mix of stress combined and Therapies for individuals with special needs and changed impact their physical, social, cognitive, or emotional challenges. with ease plays a positive role in a rider’s development. its name in 2011 to PATH International. PATH International’s The horse also partners with us to provide other Equine Assisted goal is to ensure excellence while changing lives through EAAT. Activities and Therapies (EAAT), such as Equine Facilitated As a long time horse owner, competitor and instructor Shelley PATH International provides safety guidelines and training, Therapy aka hippotherapy, Interactive Vaulting, Carriage Rose has known of the physical, social, behavioral, cognitive certifies therapeutic riding instructors, and accredits therapeutic Driving, Equine Services for Hero’s, and Equine Facilitated and psychological benefits of horseback riding. GaitWay riding centers according to its high standards. Psychotherapy and Equine-Facilitated Learning. Therapeutic Horsemanship, a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit organization, is the culmination of a dream for Shelley, who is its founder and PATH International vows to provide its membership with an ever- Individuals with specific disabilities for which therapeutic riding Executive Director. People throughout the world are continuously evolving and progressive level of quality and professionalism. centers can prove helpful are physical ailments including, but benefiting from Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT), The association offers endless educational opportunities that not limited to, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple thus making it obvious such a program was needed to serve the continue to challenge and enlighten and educates its instructors sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Instructors employ Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. GaitWay provides therapeutic and volunteers. a variety of physical riding tasks that help improve flexibility, horseback riding and Equine Assisted Therapies, commonly Continued on Page 52...

50 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 51 Continued for Page 50... Equine Services for Heroes is provided through partnership GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship between PATH international members and the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Clinics, as well as In doing so PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding individual veterans. Veterans of any age can benefit from Instructors and it’s Member-Centers or Premier Accredited this program by receiving leadership and guidance for Centers provide state of the art programs that significantly equine assisted activities and therapies. Such programs assist impact the special needs community. wounded or traumatized military personnel, while providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for their families and loved ones closer to our dream of being independent . . . all because of a GaitWay, as well as centers around the world, offer a variety of horse.” EAAT programs to benefit our special needs clientele that can include the following: Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy and Equine-Facilitated Learning EFP/EFL are experiential forms of psychotherapy and Letter from GaitWay parent, Candice Pertius: learning that involve equines, and their purpose is to change and My 10-year-old son Tristan Pertuis has cerebral palsy. When he Therapeutic Horseback Riding which is a system of specialized was 3 1/2 years old, we knew traditional therapy would not be riding lessons designed to provide not only recreation but also enrich lives through carefully created equine assisted activities that promote human development. Horses are extremely enough to help our child walk one day. Our neurologist suggested imparts progressive therapeutic benefits, not limited to, but horse therapy and our incredible journey with GaitWay began. including: sensitive and react and respond to people differently based upon the person’s emotional state. Since we know that emotional states Hippotherapy not only helped Tristan physically but also emotionally. When he first started riding, Tristan was very shy • Physically the horse takes the rider through a complex series in human beings also impact our physiology, it only makes sense that horses can smell or sense those changes. The horse acts as a and afraid to try new things. Bonding with the horse brought of rhythmical movements, using all of the body’s muscles Tristan out of his shell and gave him unbelievable confidence. improving posture, balance and muscle control large biofeedback machine, providing the client and the therapist • Mentally the horse assists in improving concentration, with information regarding the client’s moods and changes with those moods. Because of Tristan’s cerebral palsy, he has tight muscles with sequential thought processing, spatial awareness, and the underlying weakness. Riding stretches those tight muscles participants’’ ability to articulate thought and emotion. GaitWay, as well as other PATH International centers offer and also strengthens. In the fall of 2010, Shelley suggested we • Emotionally the horse provides the opportunity for the increase Tristan riding to twice a week because he had a set-back participants to bond and develop trust. Reinforcement of educational opportunities for those interested in becoming an instructor or volunteer, such as: strength wise because of heel cord surgery. Not only did Tristan appropriate behaviors, new abilities, and self-discipline leads to regain his strength, he went from using his tripod canes to elbow improved self-awareness, confidence and self-respect. crutches. Six months later, Tristan took his first independent steps • Socially the horse nurtures a positive self-image, and Mentor Training for Instructor Candidates is a skill development program that generates a formalized education process to at the age of 9 1/2. We are truly thankful to Gaitway for helping independence is often experienced for the first time. Riders have Tristan walk and proving that miracles do happen. the ability to learn skills and participate in recognized sports such facilitate individuals applying for Registered or Advanced as Special Olympics, Paralympics, and horse shows. Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor Status Letter from GaitWay parent, Courtney Finnan: Equine Facilitated Therapy, commonly referred As most therapeutic riding centers are 501(c) 3 Non-Profit entities they rely heavily on to as hippotherapy, is a medical treatment My youngest son Patrick was born with a piece of a missing strategy, which is implemented by a Physical volunteers. Therefore, extensive and on-going training is provided for those interested in serving chromosome. He didn’t have enough strength to inhale Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech oxygen into his lungs or even open his eyes. Since there were Pathologist or Mental Health professionals. the special needs community in a wonderful and healthy environment through a Volunteer no documented cases of this diagnosis, his doctors could Hipportherapy derives its name from the Greek only manage his symptoms. After years of daily physical and word “hippos” for horse, which is the platform Training Course. Hundreds of thousands of hours have been clocked by dedicated individuals who occupational therapy, while still fighting the severe digestive and for the treatment strategy. Therapists use the breathing disorders, which necessitated him being on oxygen, we multidimensional movement of the horse as a truly reap more than they sow while volunteering. It is important to note that one does not need were finally introduced to GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship part of an integrated intervention program to and Shelley Rose. Patrick loved the horses and with the therapy, improve activities of daily living. Basically, the experience with horses to participate and make a positive impact on the lives of our special started to blossom. After just two months of Hippotherapy, horse facilitates the movement of the patient, Patrick finally said his first word. After four months of therapy, generating neuromuscular gains resulting friends. Another caveat that occurs repeatedly is the life changing impact serving the special needs he was sitting up, unsupported, for up to five minutes at a time. dramatic life changes for the client, their family I thank God every day for Shelley and GaitWay, because without and society as a whole. Miracles truly take place! community has on its volunteers. Many make career decisions based on their remarkable experiences. her enthusiasm and dedication, the amazing results may not be possible. I hope many more children can experience the It is important to be aware that many professional medical wonderful atmosphere and results that our family has. organizations, including the American Occupational Therapy HOW TO CHOOSE A CENTER…Make sure you bring your Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, “When on a horse, your strengths are combined, and your recognize the therapeutic value of Equine Facilitated Therapy loved one to a program that is associated with PATH International where SAFETY is paramount. Horses are fight or flight animals weaknesses diminished. . . .” – Neil Cutler, disabled rider Interactive Vaulting is often equated to gymnastics on horseback, and must be handled by trained professionals and trained using a surcingle to allow riders to perform standard movements volunteers. If you do not live within a close proximity to Baton Rouge know that there are over 900 programs throughout the and many freestyle movements on the back of a horse on a lunge GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship offers specialized riding line. The therapeutic value of vaulting is immense, promoting world and there is one near you (www.PATHInternational.org). THEN YOU WILL BE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE A PART lessons, Hippotherapy, Interactive Vaulting (Spring, 2013), strength, flexibility, balance and coordination through physical mentoring for Therapeutic Riding Instructors and Volunteer movements; as well as confidence, trust, patience and critical OF MIRACULOUS EVENTS LIKE THE TESTIMONIALS that follow: Training. All designed to provide not only recreation but thinking as participants learn routines and develop the skills progressive therapeutic benefit to challenged riders and clients. necessary to perform them on a moving horse. Letter from GaitWay parent, Leslie Ickes: “My son, Luke, is dependent on a walker for mobility. I enrolled LIVING to serve is a fast growing sport and is becoming For further information regarding GaitWay Therapeutic increasingly recognized for its therapeutic value. Through him in Hippotherapy, thinking that it would be fun for him or maybe even stretch his tight legs a little. The first day he stepped Horsemanship programs and volunteer opportunities, please driving, centers provide an opportunity to interact with a horse contact us at 225-766-1614 or [email protected]. or pony while driving from a carriage in a carriage seat or in their off his horse, I noticed a tremendous difference in his flexibility. own wheelchair. Using a horse and carriage give participants an Over the next few months, we witnessed him getting stronger and alternative to riding, opening up the world of horses to those who stronger, his back getting straighter and straighter, and then in may be unable to ride due to weight, balance physical limitations, the Spring, as he dismounted after his session was over, Shelley fear of heights or other issues. Driving offers a unique set of instructed him to move towards his walker that was placed 20- skills and benefits, by providing the student with a distinct range 30 feet away. He took a couple of stiff steps, and then to my of movements and a vast set of motor-sensory experiences amazement, found his ‘gait’ and took off, with Shelley holding only one hand!!! This meant that we were one accomplishment

52 Louisiana Equine Report • February/March 2013 February/ March 2013 • Louisiana Equine Report 53 Percheron/Paint mare She has a permanent USEF card and tons of Classic Cocoa show experience! She can do Mini and Short Balanchine Brighton Ridge-Classic T. V. by So La Me Stirrup, Jumpers, and Western Pleasure. She is Standing at stud: Balanchine, 16.3 Black 2010 Bay Filly •10 months general training a former LHJA year end Reserve Champion in Oldenburg NA Stallion, $3,000 negotiable Adult Eq and Low Hunters. She can also do the 3 (Bergamon - Frohwind - Grand Slam) Contact: Susan Mason foot hunter equitation courses and medal classes. 2013 Stud Fee $1000 LFG 228-219-5613/228-588-6292 or Complete digital vet work upon request. Ready to 318-965-9071 • www.newtownhorses.com Email: [email protected] show. If interested, please contact Glenn Delahoussaye @337-277-1308.

PEPPYS CLASSY KING 2001 Dark Bay Mare For Sale 1999 Chestnut Quarter Horse Stallion Valid’s Beauty AQHA Reg. La Bred Yearling Filly, Sired by Stud Fee: $500 / 15 Hands Tall, 1,260 lbs / Valid Victorious – Star de Flight Heza Fast Dash, out of Hidden Dreams, stakes Sire: Sign of Gay Bar • Dam: Classy Triangle by Damascus Flight producing daughter of Raise A Secret. Eligible (For full pedigree, go to Black Type Placed Winner of $28,356 and paid up in the Louisiana Breeders Futurity www.allbreedpedigree.com) $1500 Negotiable and the Louisiana Sales Futurity. For info, call Sara LeBlanc 337.654.0073 Paradise Farm, Inc., Kelly LeBlance 337-706-4669 Contact Person: Susan Mason Cell Phone: 228.219.5613 • Eve Phone: Jayne Segura, 337-339-3233 228.588.6292 • Email: [email protected]

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