February 2017

Sid Larson will be at the 2017 Judges Seminar on April 1 2 Mission Statement

3 WSHCEF Fox Hollow Farm is one of the Midwest's most 4 Winter Day at the Park successful training facilities specializing in Arabians,

5 Wade House HalfArabians and National Show Horses. It is owned

6 Hoof Health by Sid Larson and Juli GoderLarson. Fox Hollow Farm is conveniently located within an hour of Milwaukee

Judges Seminar to feature Saddleseat and Gaited Horses in 2014 The 2014 Judges Seminar has been set for March 29, 2014. We are happy to report that it will again be in Custer, Wi at the Heartland Stables. The clinician will be at Best Western in Plover with a live demonstration at Heartland Stables. Judges, Judge candidates and auditors are welcome to attend and learn. Please fill out the enclosed registration form to sign up. The clinician this year is Nicole Carswell Tolle who has been a professional in the Tennesse Walking Horse industry for 25 years. She currently resides in Fountain, Colorado. Nicole has held many positions within the Tennessee Walking Horse world. She provided instruction during judge education courses for NHSC and SHOW. She created the original Equitation Certification Judges Test; she has judged several of the industry’s top shows including the National Fun Show and the WHOA International Colt and Pleasure Horse Show. Nicole’s passion is teaching the art of riding instruction and how rider effectiveness applies to horse training. She is a strong advocate for youth as they are the foundation of tomorrow. She also strongly encourages adult riders to achieve their greatest potential regard- 7 WHC ads/Dena Duncan less of age. Currently, Nicole travels to Europe twice a year for horsemanship and training camps. Nicole is the author of Matter of Pride, Horsemanship for Riders of Tennes- see Walking Horses, has produced videos; Equitation and Show Ring and Presentation, and TeachingMadison, Your Horse to Park. Wisconsin, and ninety minutes from 8 Mondovi Schools Chicago.

9 Mondovi Schools cont. With countless National and Regional wins in highly competitive divisions such as Hunter Pleasure,

Country English Pleasure, Show Hack, Western 10 Classified Ads 12 Ride Wisconsin Trail Quest Pleasure and Equitation, Fox Hollow Farm continues to flourish in its beautiful 11 NEWDA South Central Wisconsin locale. Sid, Juli, and their staff at Fox Hollow Farm are 13 Ride Wisconsin dedicated to the development of a horse's abilities and talents so that the horse 14 Judges Seminar Reg. Form (and in many cases its owner) can excel to the highest level possible. As a result,

15 Wade House ad Fox Hollow Farm clients and horses are happily competing at the Local, Regional and National levels, as well as successfully achieving their goals. Not only do the 16 Championship Challenge horses in training at Fox Hollow Farm compete successfully with their trainers,

17 Championship Challenge but they dominate in the youth and amateur classes with their owners. Open Show Awards Program Committed to the adult amateur and youth, Fox Hollow Farm provides its clients (cont.) with the tools for success while sharing in the excitement and joy of owning an Open Show Awards Program 18 Championship Challenge Arabian show horse. Nomination Form 19 Championship Challenge With a staff that boasts over 60 combined years of experience, Fox Hollow Farm Points Form provides its clients with the knowledge and expertise of champions.Focused on 20 WHC Program Flyer excellence in all aspects of training and showing, Fox Hollow Farm prides itself 21 in long standing relationships with its clients. Together with its clients, Fox Hollow Farm works hard to excel in the show arena and works just as hard at 22 Upcoming Events WHC Advertising Form maintaining successful client relationships based on trust and understanding. 23 Midwest Horse Fair If you are a judge, judge candidate, youth or adult auditor Come and 24 Stateline Equine Program experience Sid Larson at the Boy’s Ranch in New London on April 1. See his 25 schedule and sign up form on page 14. 26 WHCUSDA Product Protection Order Act Form 27 WHC Districts Deadline Page 2 Wisconsin Horse Council Wisconsin Horse Council Our Mission Statement: Executive Board 2016-2017

Executive Officers To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. President - Nancy Edwards 262-623-9092 To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and [email protected] communication. Vice President - Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 And to take a proactive role in the future growth and [email protected] development of the equine industry. Secretary - Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council Treasurer - Ron Miller Advertising Rates 608-873-3848 [email protected]

Executive Board Directors Past President - Karen Kroll, 608-795-2321, [email protected] Director at Large to WSHCEF & MHF - James Harris, 608-987-3600, [email protected] Director at Large - Karla Hankee, * Please go to Page 21 for the advertising form. 608-606-0680, [email protected] District 1 Rep - Sheila Kisling, 715-651-1213, Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, [email protected] associations, businesses, societies, or other entities whose interests District 2 Rep - Holly McMullen, 715-351- are in line with WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Our member- 0961, [email protected] ship year will follow the calendar year. Members will also receive our District 3 Rep - Bonnie Shepherd, 262-670- monthly newsletter where FREE classified ads can be placed and 1426, [email protected] reasonable 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads can be arranged. The District 4 Rep - Floyd Finney, 608-868-4543, newsletter reaches 500+ horse enthusiasts. [email protected] The Council employs a professional Lobbyist who works with us on District 5 Rep - Linda Catherman, 608-432- pending legislation as needed for the equine industry. 2599, [email protected] We are constantly working on adding new benefits for our members.

Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions. Wisconsin Horse Council Staff Members Check out the merchandise on our Product Order Form Pam Pritchard - Newsletter Editor, Admin. Assist., [email protected] on page 26. Darla Schack - Website Administrator, Admin. Assist., [email protected] P.O. Box 72, 121 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 [email protected]

Midwest Horse Fair General Manager - Rhonda Reese [email protected] 131 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-5515 Fax: 920-623-5454 Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 3

Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship. Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org– Go to the WSHCEF tab - near the top What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation

What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WSHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WSHC individuals. The WSHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin State Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wiscon- sin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501C(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin. WSHCEF Board of Directors

Board of Directors & Volunteer Team President Gary Jackson James Harris Mike McGowan Karen Meekma Vice President Diane Sackett Linda Ernsberger Lee Sackett Lila Lemanski Secretary Linda Ernsberger Margo Miller Rich Ernsberger Gail Seasor Treasurer Lila Lemanski

Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation If you’d like to learn more about the Wisconsin State Equine Foundation-Go to our website (www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org) and click on the Equine Foundation tab on top the website. Learn more about the Foundation. Page 4 Wisconsin Horse Council

Winter Day at the Park February 11, 2017 Fireman’s Park ,Columbus WI.

° Model Horse Show 8 a.m.4 p.m. ° Sleigh Driving Competition 11 a.m.12 p.m. ° Public Bobsled Rides 12p.m.4p.m. ° Skijoring Competition 1p.m. ° Youth Activities ° Sleigh Bell Café– Good Hot Food ° RaffleVendors

Wisconsin Horse Council Equine Foundation

Phone: 9206230393 FAX: 9206230583 Email: [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 5

SLEIGH RIDE WEEKENDS AT WADE HOUSE

Greenbush – On Saturdays and Sundays in February and March, Wade House guests will be able to climb aboard a horse-drawn sleigh for a ride through the northern reaches of the Kettle Moraine State Forest.

During Wade House's sleigh ride weekends, horse-drawn sleigh rides will be offered every thirty minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. The cost for the sleigh rides are $12 per adult; $11 per seniors (65+) and students; and $6.50 per child (5-17 years). Children under 5 years of age are free. Payment for a sleigh ride includes free admission to the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum as well as free use of snowshoes (subject to availability). Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Sleigh rides will be dependent on weather conditions. Please call ahead and/or check Wade House’s Facebook account the Friday prior to confirm sleigh rides will be taking place.

While on site, guests are encouraged to check out our wonderful collection of sleighs, bob sleds, cutters and coasting bobs in the Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. The oldest full-size vehicle in the collection happens to be a bob sled built by Jacob Jung, Sr., founder of the Jung Carriage Company, which visitors won't want to miss. The sled retains its original finish, lettering and striping, showing the artistry of decorating even utilitarian vehicles. Its light construction and narrow lazy backs are typical of the prevailing styles of the early to mid-1870s. The curved dash shows the wood bending skills of carriage and sleigh makers of the time.

If you have any questions about Wade House’s Sleigh Ride Weekends, please call Wade House at 920-526-3271 or visit www.wadehouse.org. The Wade House historic site is one of 12 Wisconsin Historical Society historic sites and museums. Page 6 Wisconsin Horse Council

Balance is key to horse hoof health From The CountryToday The need for balance seems to arise in every aspect of horse riding and ownership, whether it is a balanced ride, a balanced hoof or a balanced diet. But how much do you know about the balance between nutrition and your horse’s hooves?

Horse hoof health is determined by several factors which include genetics, environment, and nutrition. Some horses inherit

Mondovi schools welcome new equestrian team

From The Country Today & Pat Mcknight MONDOVI — An equestrian team is the newest athletic club in the Mondovi School District. The fledgling team of five riders from the district’s middle and high school recently finished its first year of competition in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association.

The team started when local horsewoman Jean Sandberg looked into whether a riding team could be formed through the school .”The newly formed Mondovi Equestrian Team recently completed their district. first year of competition in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association. Team members include Alissa Hopp, Kira Lee, Autumn Morrow, Emma Sandberg and Brooke Vinck. “For several years, I had heard of different schools having all kinds of teams other than the usual football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.,” Sandberg said. “Because our family has always been involved with horses, I wondered about horse teams.

Doing research on the Internet, Sandberg found several horse show associations connected with school districts, but only WIHA offered both pleasure and timed event classes.

Founded in 2007, WIHA promotes horsemanship education for students in grades six through 12 and sponsors activities to encourage interscholastic participation with adult leadership.

Sandberg found WIHA’s values embodied the goals, philosophy and standards that were in line with what she envisioned for a team. The goal of WIHA is to get as many schools as possible to recognize horseback riding and handling as a sport and allow the students to earn an athletic letter.

“Some of the riders don’t compete in any other sports, and it is their chance to shine just as others do in other sports,” Sandberg said. “Because the age of our riders is contingent on being in sixth through 12th grade, many of our student riders are too young to meet the high school lettering requirements. Those riders not in high school receive a participation pin and anxiously await the time when they too can become letter winners.”

After Sandberg found there was interest in forming an equestrian club in the Mondovi area, she and the group went before the district’s school board and asked to have the club approved.

“After presenting all the pros and cons to the board, we were given the go-ahead,” Sandberg said, “and so, plans began in earnest.”

The five members of the team are Alissa Hopp, 10th grade; Kira Lee, eighth grade; Autumn Morrow, seventh grade; Emma Sandberg, seventh grade; and Brooke Vinck, 12th grade.

Alissa became a member of the team because she wanted to enjoy a favorite pastime that was recognized by her school.

“Being a part of the first ever Mondovi Equestrian Team means so much to me,” Alissa. “I feel like we are such an incredibly strong team and I am so thankful for everybody.”

WIHA divides the state into districts where the school teams compete with other teams for the chance to show at the state level. Riders compete for an overall team score. Located in Buffalo County, the Mondovi team is in District 9 along with Jackson, weak hooves, but with proper care and nutrition a horseLa Crosse, Monroe and Trempealeau counties. can develop and maintain the best hooves genetically possible. At the same time, improper horse hoof care and inadequate nutrition can lead to hoof problems in a horse with genes for great hooves.

Several nutrients can influence hoof growth in horses. A wellbalanced diet will contain the nutritional elements needed for optimal hoof growth, but different life stages, performance levels, and lifestyles can affect each horse's situation.

The first nutrient is protein. The hoof structure is primarily made of keratin, a protein. Proteins are made of amino acids and are necessary for healthy horse hooves and growth. Methionine, an essential amino acid, is thought to be important for hoof quality, but balance is key. If fed in excess, methionine is believed to cause a depletion of iron, copper and zinc, which can lead to crumbling horn and white line disease.

Another important component for hoof health is fat. A diet with adequate levels of fat can be beneficial as fat creates a permeability barrier helping to prevent bacteria and fungi from entering the hoof horn.

Zinc is the third nutrient and is necessary for normal keratinization of the hoof. A study by Harrington, Walsh and White in 1973 showed horses with insufficient hoof horn strength had less zinc in the hoof horn than horses with healthy, undamaged horns.

Calcium and phosphorous are also important in hoof health. Calcium is essential for proper cell attachment in the hoof horn and wall. The right ratio of calcium and phosphorous is required, though, because excess phosphorous can block the absorption of calcium, leading to weak and abnormal bones.

Next are selenium and vitamin E, important antioxidants that aid in protecting cell membranes. Selenium deficiency can cause cracked horse hooves or thin hoof walls in horses with poor quality hooves. However, the balance of intake is crucial because selenium toxicity can cause hair loss, coronitis and coronary band bleeding, as well as sloughing of the hoof and laminitis. It is important to note that selenium levels in forage and soil vary by region so consult a vet or nutritionist about the proper amount of selenium for your horse.

Perhaps the mostresearched vitamin for hoof growth is biotin. It is thought to help with hoof integrity, coat, mane and tail growth. Studies have reported varying effects, but horses with poor hoof quality despite a balanced diet and favorable environment might benefit from a therapeutic dose of biotin. Research indicates a therapeutic dose of biotin for horses to be 15 to 20 milligrams per day.

For the majority of horses, a diet with naturally occurring biotin, a suitable amino acid and fatty acid balance, as well as proper vitamin and mineral fortification will support healthy hooves and excellent hoof growth rates. Be sure to check with your vet or nutritionist to find the proper balance for your horse.

Attention: Please review your classified ads. They will all be deleted and start new in the April issue. Your new ads will be published in the newsletter (free) to all Horse Council members. Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 7

December 2016 Topnotch Teacher: Dena Duncan

This month's Topnotch Teacher, Dena Duncan, finds magic between horses and humans at the Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Stoughton

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ATTENTION: Mark your calendars for April 1, 2017. We will again be at the Rawhide Boy’s Ranch in New London,WI. for the Judges Seminar and welcoming Sid Larson speaking on Conformation and Showmanship. See Page 14 for the registration form.

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Mondovi schools welcome new equestrian team

Doing research on the Internet, Sandberg found several horse show associations connected with school districts, but only WIHA offered both pleasure and timed event classes.

Founded in 2007, WIHA promotes horsemanship education for students in grades six through 12 and sponsors activities to encourage interscholastic participation with adult leadership.

After Sandberg found there was interest in forming an equestrian club in the Mondovi area, she and the group went before the district’s school board and asked to have the club approved.

“After presenting all the pros and cons to the board, we were given the go-ahead,” Sandberg said, “and so, plans began in earnest.”

The five members of the team are Alissa Hopp, 10th grade; Kira Lee, eighth grade; Autumn Morrow, seventh grade; Emma Sandberg, seventh grade; and Brooke Vinck, 12th grade.

Alissa became a member of the team because she wanted to enjoy a favorite pastime that was recognized by her school.

“Being a part of the first ever Mondovi Equestrian Team means so much to me,” Alissa. “I feel like we are such an incredibly strong team and I am so thankful for everybody.”

Continued…..Mondovi Schools

Riders can compete in classes in western, saddle seat and hunt seat showmanship, pleasure, bareback equitation and reining as well as driving/reinsmanship, trail class and timed events.

To prepare for the season’s competition, MET held clinics where riders could polish their skills and learn tips for showing.

Sandberg credits family commitment for making the first year a success. A big part of that commitment is hauling the riders and their horses to the clinics and competitions.

“This was one of the most exciting and rewarding benefits that came out of the formation of the team, the intense family participation and cooperation,” Sandberg said. “The team members and their families bonded in a most amazing way. They helped everybody and cheered for everybody and supported everybody in good times and bad. The love of horses is what binds these team members and their families.”

Riders competing in timed events are at the shows in the morning along with the pleasure riders, and the pleasure riders stay at the show after their classes are done to support the riders competing in the timed events.

“At one of the shows, one of the arenas could not be used as scheduled and so everything was going slower than usual,” Sandberg said. “The gaming classes didn’t get finished until 9:30 p.m. that night. A long day, but the entire team and their families were there for every single class that our team members rode in. That’s teamwork; that’s a team mentality.”

The team does appreciate the parents, grandparents and community volunteers for all their support.

“This team’s journey has become a shared venture between school and community, a winwin combination,” Sandberg said.

Autumn appreciates being a part of the team because of the support she gets from teammates as well as being able to learn and improve her skills.

“To me, a team means sticking together and helping each other get better, but also having a good time at whatever you are doing,” Autumn said.

Team members continue to work on their skills during the offseason as much as they are able at their stables or farms, but the team gets together regularly to discuss horserelated topics.

“The love of these horses brings us together to talk about health issues, care techniques, tack suggestions and tips that work in horse management,” Sandberg said. “There is never a shortage of discussion topics when we get together.”

Riding since she was 4 years old, Emma Sandberg has competed at the county 4H show. But she wanted to be able to do more showing.

“My horse, Rosie, is just 4 years old,” Emma said. “She is brand new to showing and we have learned so much together. It was fun watching all the team members competing in their classes and fun improving our skills at the clinics. I’m very proud to be on the Mondovi Equestrian Team. The thought of competing with other people who love horses as much as I do is amazing. We improved every time we competed.”

Along with having her sport recognized by the school district, Kira became a MET member because she likes competing with her horse.

“The equestrian team means a lot to me,” Kira said. “I get to spend time with friends at competitions and practices and build new relationships with new people. It’s also a place where I can compete, have fun and work on skills.”

The Mondovi team has set a goal of going to state competition next year. A senior this year, Brooke Vinck won’t be able to compete next year, but she is planning to be involved with the team as it works toward that goal.

“I am excited for the upcoming years because I have decided to help out the team in the future so I can help them expand their skills and hopefully make it to state,” Brooke said. Page 10 Wisconsin Horse Council

EXCLUSIVELY for WISCONSIN HORSE COUNCIL members only! FREE CLASSIFIED ads in our newsletter. Ads will be posted for 2 consecutive newsletters. Limit of 4 lines (75 words). Subjected to editing to fill space. Ads must be personal for your horses and equine related items. Not for commercial/business advertising.

For Sale: Show Carriages – Class up your show driving. 1 Phaeton & 1 Antique, 4 wheel (Black & Burgundy) for 15.2 or 15.3 horse . Both have appeared in many shows, always in the Winners circle. Classy - Stored inside. Call: 920-484-3066.

For Sale: Big Horn 1647-16” Gaited Infinity Saddle, flexible tree with exclusively designed Gaited Horse bars. Centerfire rigging, memory foam seat, brass hardware-only used a few times. $950.00 located near Janesville - Email: [email protected].

For Sale: Two Horse Steel Bumper pull 1976 Road Master Trailer. 5’5” wide and 6’7” high-perfect for QH size. Large tack room in front. Stored inside during winter. $2,800 OBO –Call or Text: 608-957-2502.

For Sale: 1914-1944 Swiss Army Horse Drawn Ammo Carts, Includes a canvas cover and inflatable tires. Wagon bed is steel and wood. One inch leather straps help hold the load down. Equipped with a hand brake. 40” outside wheel to outside wheel. 45” x 26” bed. Approximately 12” off the ground. 13” total length (9’ long hitching poles-20” rims). $800.00 - Call: 262-673-0807 or Email: murphy- [email protected].

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For Sale: Easy Entry Horse Cart - $400 and 2 Seat Sleigh Single or Team - $2,500. Call Carol Swinford at: 815-648-2973.

For Sale: Circle Y Trail Saddle. Wide tree. Calico model. Used 6 months. Looks new. Did not fit my horse. New cost $1800. Will sell for $1200. Call Carrie At: 920-609-2516.

For Sale: Billy Cook Saddle – 8930, Billy Cook's perfect Arabian Saddle, Price: $800. Excellent condition. Built on a 16 inch rawhide covered Arabian tree features a 3 1-2 inch cantle with a Cheyenne roll and tooled overlay, 2 inch bell stirrups that have been covered and tooled and stainless steel rigging. The black leather features Half Breed basket tooling and has been oiled and polished with hand dyed edges. Call Patty At: 920-680-6668 or Email: [email protected].

For Sale: Bowman Saddle, Ole No. 3 Trail Saddle - 9456. Retail - $1,200. Excellent condition. Light Trail Tree, made of Southern Yel- low Pine covered in a single hand-laid layer of 6 oz fiberglass cloth. Manufactured exclusively for us by Steele Saddle Tree LLC. Hand shaped using skirting leather over a 20 gauge saddle strainer (tin seat). Call Patty At: 920-680-6668 or Email: [email protected].

Join our team! Looking for a mature, experienced equestrian for horse handling and showing at our nationally-recognized barn. Must be dependable, personable, willing and able to take direction and practice outstanding communication skills. We offer competitive pay and a lively, friendly, horse centric working environment at our professional facility. Please call Vanessa, 262-894-9198; or Bob, 920-285-8745, to learn more.

For Sale: 10.9 acre farm in Rock County - just outside Dane County, set up for horses. A must see if you are looking for a place to keep your horses, board or train! For more information, please go to EquestrianDreamProperty.com or contact Cheryl at 608-868-6476.

For Sale: Easy Entry cart (Cob) $400, Meadowbrook Cart $1,300, 2 Seated large sleigh w/shaft & pole $2,500, Spotted team harness w/ housing $1,000, 2 Single large harness $200 each, (New) Single large harness $300, Photos available, Carol Swinford - 815-648-2973 or [email protected] (10/12/16)

For Sale : Antique Buggy, Price: $1,000 O.B.O., pictures and measurements upon request, Call Linnea Clark 920-455-6877 (11/16/16)

For Sale: AQHA Bay Gelding, light riding only, $1,500 OBO - Black AQHA Show Gelding, good trail horse-western dressage $7,500 - Paint Palomino Gelding, 4yrs, 16.2H, great trail horse $3,500. Contact Susan: 715-362-2468 or [email protected] (11/23/16) Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 11

NEWDACentral Chapter Membership

Sally Tiegs, NEWDA President and NEWDA Central Chapter President

New Dressage Association Inc is more than just a non-profit dressage group – its family! NEWDA Central Chapter, located in and around Green Bay WI, has been in existence since the 1970’s and was started under the leadership of Bobbie Weir, Kim Iwen and many others , Myself, Central Chapter President and our current

core officers Barb Pendleton, Vice-President; Lori Fisher, Secre- Fun with ground tary, Mary Scanlan, Treasurer have been members since the ‘80’s. Poles w/Kelley ShetterRuiz We decided to join New Dressage Association Inc, a Wisconsin USDF Group Member Organization (GMO), as we love the sport of dressage and really enjoy everyone’s company - as that is what makes it FUN! Personally, I enjoy supporting and celebrating fellow member’s success as I do not show much nor do I take a lot of lessons. As a novice, I remember my beginning lessons, not knowing a thing - not the dressage court dimensions or lettering, where ‘X’ was, not knowing about the benefits of a 20 meter circle, not understanding how to employ the outside rein, no clue about the value of serpentines, etc. As I reflect, on how far I have come, I recognized how much I still could learn. I am so excited when I see how far Mary Scanlan has come from where she began and all the training she puts in on her horses today. I love watching Lori Fisher doing Musical Freestyle. I love being around top dressage riders like Kim Iwen, Nicole Trapp, Joan Watson and many more. What do I miss? I miss past members who for various reasons decided not to renew their NEWDA membership – whether it was due to starting a new family, moving out of state, choosing to only join as a Participating Member or moving out of state. I value the camaraderie and special relationships that local GMOs offers.

What makes us something special within Wisconsin? Our chapter hosts an annual schooling show the first weekend in June at the Wisconsin Equestrian Center in De Pere since the

Central Chapter taking polo lessons 1980’s. It provides an opportunity for members and guests to showcase their dressagetraining. Lori Fisher, Mary Scanlan and now Lori’s daughter Megan Lisowe are the power behind the shows, plus numerous show crew volunteers without whom the show could not be done. For educational sessions, many hands make it fun….Kim Iwen and Cindy Seiler are our biggest starters for planning and bringing in higher level clinicians. We enjoy ensuring each educational session, dressage show and riding clinics are a great learning event for riders, auditors and aspiring equestrians.

I believe I speak for all our members in saying we love horses, love learning how to ride them correctly and love improving mutual respect and intuitive communication with each other and our steeds. We also love helping equines of all breeds become the best they can be physically and mentally. We find dressage a great avenue to accomplish that. I know I would love everyone to have the opportunity to experience that great feeling of oneness with their horse.

We are always looking forward to planning fun events with our members and encourage active participation in the planning and hosting of events that they would like to have; so please join the fun. Let us know what you would like to have happen. Thanks to all who gave us great memories of road trips, events, clinics and parties - thanks friends. Dressage Clinic NEWDA is a friendly energetic group of equine enthusiasts throughout Wisconsin who love to create opportunities for our members and guests to learn and engage in the sport of dressage for their enjoyment, their improvement and for the benefit of their horse(s), through education, live and virtual clinics plus live and virtual competition within an atmosphere of mutual respect and support. There are no boundaries or limits. We encourage our youth, adult amateurs and professionals to dream, achieve and succeed by supporting each other regardless of tack or saddle preference. We ask our members to be ambassadors for all aspects of dressage within the equestrian community within Wisconsin and across state lines. Visit the New Dressage Association Inc www.newdressage.org to see all that NEWDA offers YOU! We invite you to join Central, Eastern, Northeast, Southern or Western Chapter and become a member of the NEWDA family Page 12 Wisconsin Horse Council

Trail Quest 2017 It is now Trail Quest’s fifth year!! Thank you to all those who have participated in this program. The trail's chosen for 2017 are: District Trail Name TB page # Comments 1 Holy Cross Horse Trails 32 Camping by permit. Contact Price county department

2 Popple Ridge 84 Rough camping at trail head. Alternate camping at 9 Mile All Sport Resort.

3 Reforestation Camp 106 Rough camping at the nearby Machickanee Forest.

4 Southern Kettle Moraine 146

5 Eagle View Trail 200 Trempealeau County

Trail Quest Rules: 1. You must have a clear picture of you and your horse by the trail head sign or kiosk showing the name of the trail. You must send all five (5) pictures to me, Carrie Quatsoe via the Wisconsin Horse Council office or email them to me at [email protected]. 1. You must be a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council and the Ride Wisconsin program to be eligible. You must be available to pick up your award at the Midwest Horse Fair April 2018. We will have a wildcard to replace one of the listed trails. If you cannot get to one of the trails, you can replace it with six (6) hours of trail work for a recognized riding club. The work must be done on one of Wisconsin's horse trails. Just download the form from the Wisconsin Horse Council - Ride Wisconsin site. Fill it out completely and have it signed by one of the officers of the riding club you have chosen to assist. Send this form along with your pictures. For more information on the trails chosen for Trail Quest, go to Trailmeister.com.New…..New…..New Wisconsin Horse Council

Advertise your Horse and Equine related business in our Wisconsin Horse Council newsletter and/or website. Only $10.00 per month for either newsletter or website or $20.00 for both (member price) or $15.00 per month for either newsletter or website or $30.00 for both (non-member Attention price). POST YOUR BUSINESS CARD for all to see. Please Horsey Habit Saddlery and Tack send a jpg, and we will do the rest. Our April newsletter will Manitowoc, WI be handed out at the Midwest Horse Fair®. That deadline is March 10th, 2017. (920) 686-3890 Wisconsin Horse Council 920-623-0393 www.horseyhabit.com 121 S. Ludington St. [email protected] * Proud members and supporters Columbus Wi 53925 of WHC Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 13

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WHC CERTIFIED JUDGES SEMINAR 2017 SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION FORM

SATURDAY, April 1 THIS IS A ONE DAY SEMINAR!!

8:00 Registration (Rawhide Boy’s Ranch) Take home written test will be available after the

live judging has been completed. No tests will be 8:3010:30 Classroom: Clinician Sid Larson mailed; only Judge/Candidate attendees who are will be speaking on Showmanship present for the entire seminar will receive the test. °Judging °Scoring 15 minute Break Test must be completed and returned to WHC 10:4511:45 Classroom office postmarked no later than April 30, 2016. No faxes will be accepted. We recommend that ° Western °Huntseat °Saddleseat °Mini you return the test by certified mail. 12:00n–1:00p Lunch Break /Rawhide Boy’s Ranch, New London 15 minute Break Seminar Facility Rawhide Boy’s Ranch 1:003:00 Clinician, Sid Larson will work with Live demos E7475 Rawhide Rd. 3:304:00 Live Judging New London, WI 54961 4:00p Written tests will be handed out 9209826100

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2017 SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM (Registration Deadline: March 15, 2017)

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Please check type and number of registrants below: Underline Judge or Candidate ___ Judges & Candidates working on WHC certification (includes $20 WHC membership), Saturday lunch, seminar packet, and exams) …………………………………………………..$90 ___ Adult and/or Youth Auditor (includes Saturday lunch and seminar packet)……………………… $50 Please include names… All Visitors must be registered and have names tags to be allowed on the premises. ___ Total Participants……………………………………………………Amount Enclosed $______

Make checks payable to WHC and mail to P.O. Box 72, Columbus, WI 53925 Walkins will be accepted, however, limited availability of lunch and seminar materials may exist Visit www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org for more information on the WHC Certified Judges Program! Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 15 Page 16 Wisconsin Horse Council

Championship Challenge Open Show Awards Program

Program Rules:

An annual nomination fee of $20 per division and age group must accompany the completed Championship Challenge Open Show Award Nomination form. This fee is in addition to the annual WHC membership fee.

Exhibitor must be a current Level I member of the WHC prior to the show date.

The Open Show must be sanctioned by the Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) for points to count toward award standings.

To be a WHC sanctioned show, the show must be open to horses of all breeds and all colors. If a show requires a membership fee (such as a specific breed show) it does not qualify for this program.

All shows are required to have either a WHC certified judge or a carded breed judge.

Any show that is double judged counts as two separate shows.

Appropriate show clothing is required for all shows between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Sanctioned shows may only use legal equipment allowed by the specific discipline.

Points/placings are per horse/exhibitor combination. Champion and Reserve classes also count, please include them as well.

If you do not place in a class, you are still eligible to receive one (1) point for entering the class, provided you were not disqualified or excused.

Points carry over from year to year for the Cumulative awards (Merit and Champion). Division year end awards are accumulated during the stated show year and do not carry over.

The show year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. All point forms must be received at the WHC office within 30 days of the show date or they will NOT be counted. A copy of the showbill must accompany the point form when submitted.

Points:

# Horse 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Participation place place place place place place in Class (no placing) 1 1 2 2 1 3 3 2 1 Age Groups 4 4 3 2 1 (as of 1/1/16)

5 5 4 3 2 1 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jr Jr: 11 & younger

7 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Jr: 12-17

811 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 Sr: 18-39 1216 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 Sr Sr: 40 & older 1721 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 2226 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 2731 12 11 10 9 8 7 1

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Divisions:

☼ Halter:

Eligible classes: all halter classes, sport horse, hunter-in-hand

☼ Showmanship:

Eligible classes: all showmanship classes

☼ Western Walk/Jog only:

Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck. Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/jog(trot) only class.

☼ Western Performance:

Eligible classes: western pleasure/horsemanship, bareback pleasure/horsemanship, trail, reining, western riding, western pattern, disciplined rail, ranch riding, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck

☼ English Walk/Trot only:

Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, jumping, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck.

Showbill must indicate the class is a walk/trot only class.

☼ English Performance:

Eligible classes: hunt seat (english) pleasure/equitation, bareback pleasure/equitation, hunter hack, road hack, saddleseat pleasure/equitation, dressage suitability under saddle, equitation over fences, working hunter, jumping, disciplined rail, trail, egg & spoon, ride-a-buck

☼ Driving:

Eligible classes: pleasure, reinsmanship, obstacles, scurry, fine harness, ground driving, double jeopardy, cones, gamblers choice, utility driving, roadster

☼ Speed/Gymkhana:

Eligible classes: barrels, poles, keyhole, stake, speed & action, flag, catalog, bribe-a- horse, ball & pail, hug-a-cowboy or any timed event. No team events.

Yearly Awards: ☼Year End Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in each division and age group (except halter) Cumulative Awards: You may take as many years as you need to work up to these awards. But remember, it must be the same horse/exhibitor combination for the award. ►Bronze Merit Award Must accumulate 200 points in a single division ►Silver Merit Award Must accumulate 300 points in a single division ►Gold Merit Award Must accumulate 500 points in a single division ►Platinum Champion Award Must accumulate 1,000 points in a single division ►Supreme Champion Award Must accumulate 400 points in three different divisions

The Wisconsin Horse Council is excited to offer this new Open Show Award program! As with all new ventures, some adjustments may need to be made to insure a competitive and fair program. We will review the program at the end of the first year. The committee will take into consideration any constructive suggestions and insights submitted by participants. (we can possibly make a form for them to fill out at the end of the year ) Page 18 Wisconsin Horse Council Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 19 Page 20 Wisconsin Horse Council

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WHC Horsemen’s Calendar of Upcoming Events

January Upcoming Events 2017 January 25 WHC Board of Directors Meeting, 7pm, WHC Office, 121 S. Ludington Street, Columbus, WI, 920-623-0393 January 31 NEWDA Dressage Word Search entries due, www.newdressage.org. January 31 NEWDA Let’s Draw It Dressage entries due, www.newdressage.org February February 11 WSHC Equine Foundation Winter Day at the Park, 8am-4pm, Fireman’s Park, Columbus, WI, 920-623-0393 February 18 Heartland’s Ready for the Ring Practice Show, 9am, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 February 19 WHC District 2 Fun, Food & Education Day, 12pm-3pm, VFW Building, 120 Park St., Rhinelander, WI, Free lunch, door prizes, cash bar, WI equine industry speakers, Contact Marilyn Krueger - 715-675-7016 or 715-574-3950 for more information February 24 - 25 Juli Lynch Workshop - Eliminating Stuff That Doesn’t Work, Plum Lake Equestrian Center, 8177 Plum Lake Station Rd., Sayner, WI 715-542-3742 or [email protected] March March 4 Stateline Equine Education-Kenosha County Center-9:30-4:30-Liv 608-263-4305 March 8 Ag Day at the Capitol, Madison, WI March 11 Winnebago County Horse & Pony 4H Tack & Craft Sale-Jon 920-277-3709 March 12 Marathon Co. Horsemasters 4-H Tack Swap, 9am-2pm, John Muir Middle School, Wausau, WI, Contact Missy Pla - 715-571-3543 March 18 Heartland’s Ready for the Ring Practice Show, 9am, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 March 18 Equestrian Seminar & Tack Sale to benefit SMILES, 9am-1pm, SMILES Facility, N2666 County Road K, Darien, WI, Contact Liz - [email protected] March 24 - 25 Juli Lynch Workshop - Express the Authentic You, Plum Lake Equestrian Center, 8177 Plum Lake Station Rd., Sayner, WI 715-542-3742 or [email protected] March 25 Body Control & Softening Clinic, Billy Yoder, Heartland Stables Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 March 31 NEWDA How Fuzzy Was S/He Photo Contest entries due, www.newdressage.org April April 1 WHC Judge Seminar, Rawhide Boys Ranch, New London, WI April 8 Heartland’s Ready for the Ring Practice Show, 9am, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 April 8 Showtime Farms All Breed Show, Salem-Contact Nell Tekampe 815-790-4188 SANCTIONED April 21, 22 & 23 Midwest Horse Fair, Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI May May 13 Heartland’s Ready for the Ring Practice Show, 9am, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 May 14 Woodside Ranch Mother’s Day Horse Show, Mauston– 608-847– 4275 May 20 Dan Grunewald’s Looking Through The Eyes Of The Judge Clinic, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 May 20 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Fun Show, Thorp-Laura715-512-0425 SANCTIONED May 21 Circle T Speed Fun Show-12pm-Thorp SANCTIONED May 27-28 Wisconsin Ranch Horse Association Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Sue - [email protected] June June 2-4 Palomino Exhibitor’s Association of Wisconsin Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Richelle - [email protected] June 9-18 NEWDA Virtual Dressage Schooling Show, www.newdressage.org June 11-12 American Quarter Horse Association Special Events Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Janielle - [email protected] June 24-25 Heartland Equestrian Center Open Show, Custer, WI - Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 June 24 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Fun Show, Thorp-Laura715-512-0425 SANCTIONED June 24 Circle T Speed Fun Show-4pm-Thorp Laura 715-512-0425 SANCTIONED June 30 NEWDA Dressage Photo Contest Entries Due, www.newdressage.org July July 10-14 YMCA Camp, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Pete - [email protected] July 15-16 American Buckskin Registry Association All Breed Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Janielle - [email protected] SANCTIONED

July 15 Circle T Speed Fun Show-10am-Thorp Laura 715-512-0425 SANCTIONED

July16 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Fun Show, Thorp--Laura 715-512-0425 SANCTIONED July 21-23 Cowboy Dressage Clinic, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Heather - [email protected] July 24-28 YMCA Camp, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Pete - [email protected]

August August 5-6 Heartland Equestrian Center Dressage Schooling Show, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 August 13 Circle T Speed Fun Show-12pm-Thorp-Laura 715-512-0425 SANCTIONED August 11-20 NEWDA Virtual Dressage Schooling Show, www.newdressage.org August 12 Circle T Saddle Club Pleasure Fun Show, Thorp-Laura715-512-0425 SANCTIONED August 19-20 Cowboy Dressage Fall Gathering & Show, Heartland Equestrian Center, Custer, WI, Contact Heather - [email protected] August 26-27 Heartland Equestrian Center Open Show, Custer, WI, Contact Sarah Long - 715-323-2626 Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 23

Evening Show Tickets on Sale Now! Watch as cowboys wrestle, ride, rope, and race their way to becoming number one with the PRCA Rodeo! Featuring the seven standard rodeo events, the PRCA Rodeo is proudly sponsored by Nutrena. Presented on Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m., the PRCA Rodeo is sure to sell out, so buy your +ckets early. Saturday night's show, Epic Night of the Horse™ will leave you cap+vated and wan+ng more! Prepare for an epic night of elegant equines, exhilara+ng performances and Midwest Horse Fair Star Search. Presented on Saturday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m., Epic Night of the Horse™ is proudly sponsored by Blain's Farm & Fleet. Looking for the best seats in the house? Then the Midwest Horse Fair VIP Package is the right choice for you! They offer exclusive evening entertainment sea+ng, general admission +ckets, food, drinks and more! PRCA Rodeo and Epic Night of the Horse™ =ckets are now available through Ticketmaster. To place your order visit www.Ticketmaster.com, call 800-‐745-‐3000, or stop by the Ticketmaster office in the west lobby of Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center. VIP Packages are available through www.MidwestHorseFair.com. Lend a Helping Hand Volunteer your +me and experience to help make the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair a wondrous event! No horse experience needed, there are volunteer opportuni+es for all interests. Earn a FREE Midwest Horse Fair t-‐shirt, FREE admission to the fair, work with other incredible equine enthusiasts, get a behind-‐the-‐scenes look, and have a lot of fun! Volunteer applica=ons are available on www.MidwestHorseFair.com. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2017. Reveal Your Sensa=onal Stud Promote your stallion and farm’s services from the heated, state-‐of-‐the art Stallion Avenue at the 2017 Midwest Horse Fair! Located in Pavilion One, Stallion Avenue is a great venue to showcase your outstanding stud. There is limited space and par+cipa+on is on a first-‐come, first-‐serve basis un+l February 22, 2017 or un+l sold out, whichever comes first. Don’t let this opportunity to network with equine enthusiasts from across the country pass you by! Visit Facebook, Twi0er & Instagram for the most up-‐to-‐date informa=on Join the conversa=on using #MidwestHorseFair Page 24 Wisconsin Horse Council

STATELINE EQUINE EDUCATION PROGRAM Saturday, March 4, 2017 Kenosha County Center 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 19600 75th St., Bristol, WI WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE: • Geriatric Horses • Exercising Older Horses Dr. Robert Stenbom • Lameness & Foot Care • Teeth and Feeding • End of Life Decisions • Metabolic Disorders Dr. Kevin Nelson

Questions: Leigh Presley (262) 857-1948, Agriculture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension Liv Sandberg (608) 263-4303, Equine Extension Specialist

An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Stateline Equine Education Program Geriatric/senior Horse Care Workshop

The Stateline Equine Education team, which is comprised of State Equine Extension Specialist Liv Sandberg and county agriculture agents, Leigh Presley from Kenosha and Racine counties and Darrell Mccauley from Winnebago county will be hosting their annual equine educational workshop on March 4, 2017 in southeast WI, at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol (not E Bristol by Sun Prairie). This year the focus of the workshop will be the geriatric horse/older horse and special health care needs.

We are very excited and fortunate to have veterinarians presenting at the day long workshop, sharing their expertise with participants. The speakers include Dr. Bob Stenbom, Associate Director, Equine Professional Services with Boehringer- Ingelheim Vetmedica in MN. Dr. Stenbom speaks on various equine health topics around the country and will be leading off the workshop with a presentation connecting metabolic, nutritional, and structural changes seen in the geriatric/older horse. Dr. Kevin Nelson is co-owner of Bristol Veterinary Service, practices large animal medicine in Southeast Wisconsin. His family also operates a dressage and eventing farm in the Kenosha area. Dr. Nelson will be covering the difficult topic, how to handle end of life decisions for your horse. The speakers will also be presenting breakout sessions in the afternoon, which will focus more specifically on exercising the older horse, Cushings/metabolic disease, laminitis/lameness challenges, and teeth/nutrition for the older horse.

The geriatric horse workshop will take place March 4th, 2017; 9:30am-3pm, at the Kenosha County Center (19600 75th St Bristol, WI.) The cost for adults is $25 per person or bring a friend $40 for two adults. We also encourage older youth to attend @ $15 per youth. Lunch will be provided and is included in the cost of registration. Preregistration is required for the workshop, visit www.kenosha.uwex.edu for registration information; no refunds, but we are happy to take substitutions. For further information, feel free to contact Liv Sandberg, WI Equine Extension Specialist @ 608-263-4303 or sand- [email protected] OR Leigh Presley, Kenosha and Racine county agriculture agent @ [email protected] Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 25

USDA Announces Final Horse Protection Act Rule Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced final regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The HPA was passed in 1970 to stop the cruel practice of “soring” horses that was occurring in some sectors of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Racking Horse and Spotted Saddle Horse industry.

The final rule would make several major changes to current HPA regulations with the goal of ending soring. The AHC is currently reviewing the details of the final rule to determine its impact on the horse industry. However, USDA seems to have made several modifications and clarifications to the final rule in accord with the comments submitted by the AHC and others.

Importantly, the USDA has made changes to the final rule that address horse industry concerns had regarding the proposed rule release last summer. These changes include explicitly limited new prohibitions on pads, wedges, and action devices to “Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses,” and removal of all references to “related breeds that performs with an accentuated gait that raises concerns about soring.” Additionally, USDA has adopted several proposals to make the rule less burdensome for smaller “flat shod” walking horse shows. USDA also has clarified that certain reporting and record keeping requirements apply only to “Tennessee Walking Horse, Racking Horse shows.”

According to the USDA under the final regulation—

 APHIS will license, train, and oversee independent, third party inspectors, known as Horse Protection Inspectors (HPIs), and establish the licensing eligibility requirements to reduce conflicts of interest.  Beginning 30 days after the publication of the final rule, all action devices, except for certain boots, are prohibited on any Tennessee Walking Horse or racking horse at any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction. All pads and wedges are prohibited on any Tennessee Walking Horse or racking horse at any horse show, exhibition, sale, or auction on or after January 1, 2018, unless such horse has been prescribed and is receiving therapeutic, veterinary treatment using pads or wedges. This delayed implementation allows ample time to both gradually reduce the size of pads to minimize any potential physiological stress to the horses and prepare horses to compete in other classes.  Beginning January 1, 2018, management of HPAcovered events must, among other things, submit certain information records to APHIS, provide HPIs with access, space, and facilities to conduct inspections, and have a farrier physically present to assist HPIs at horse shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions that allow Tennessee Walking Horses or racking horses to participate in therapeutic pads and wedges if more than 150 horses are entered, and have a farrier on call if 150 or fewer horses are entered. The final rule has not been published in the Federal Register, but USDA has stated they plan to publish it in the next several days.

In its initial assessment of the final rule, the AHC believes USDA has made many of the changes that were necessary to end soring and to fulfill the purpose and intent of the HPA as well as make sure other segments of horse show industry that have no history of soring horses are not unintentionally impacted or burdened by the regulation.

The AHC is continuing to review the proposed rule to determine its impact on the horse industry. After the AHC has had the opportunity to analysis the details of the final rule we will follow up with additional information. Page 26 Wisconsin Horse Council

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Wisconsin Horse Council PO Box 72 Columbus, WI 53925 Wisconsin Horse Council February Page 27 District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago

District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Districts Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Wood WHC District 1 News: Contact Alice Verby 715-419-1230 Counciletter Deadlines [email protected] The deadlines for advertising articles, upcoming events and advertisements for the WHC Counciletter is ; WHC District 2 News: Contact Marilyn Krueger 715-675-7016 March Issue: February 15th noon [email protected] Articles must be equine related, may not be for commercial bene- Next Meeting- Feb.19 (12n.-3pm) VFW fit and must be sent to us in a timely fashion. The Editor reserves Bldg -Rhinelander the right to revise or refuse articles. Ads and articles are best sent in electronic format (prefer WHC District 3 News: MS Word or Adobe Acrobat) to: Contact Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 [email protected] [email protected] Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm WHC District 4 News: 11-14 Mtg- Edgerton Culvers -6:30pm Contact Laura Rose 608-225-7045 [email protected] Join us on Facebook and become a friend. You will receive the most WHC District 5 News: up -to -date information and connect with fellow horse people. Contact Mike McGowan 715-284-9112 [email protected] www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org

February 11 Winter Day at the Park Columbus Fireman’s Park, Columbus February 19 District 2 meeting (12n.-3pm) VFW bldg. Rhinelander

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