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2013-AprilCover.indd 1 3/26/2013 9:21:29 PM The Valley Equestrian News Page 2 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 3 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Come to the MN Expo April 26-28 in St. Paul will be See these presented at the Does Julep Have One “L” Or Two? Minnesota Horse Expo in the AgStar breeds & Arena Friday and Saturday evening Hosting Your First Kentucky Derby Party Just Takes a Few Key Ingredients! more at the starting at 6 p.m. and Sunday morning By Heather Benson 2013 MN at 9:15 a.m. Visit them at their Horse Expo stalls in the April marks the fi nal countdown to the biggest horse racing event of the year, the Kentucky Derby. For those of us who are racing Horse Barn too! fans, these fi nal weeks are the one time per year that everyone we know, “horsey” or not, actually wants to talk with us aboutour American Quarter favorite subject. It is the one time per year that we actually might have a reason to read the sports page or watch ESPN news. The BFTC Horse Racing for the Rest of Us Cane Creek Ranch one time per year where we get to play host to a party devoted to our favorite sport. It is time to plan your Derby Party! Arabian Rodney Eslinger Bashkir Curly Stalls 25 and 26 Belgian Like any other themed party, there are some “must-have’s”, some “nice-to-have’s” and some “oh my gosh that would be cool BFTC Derby Baker’s Dozen Update: Buckskin Foundation Appaloosa but not this year” items. Let’s start with the “must-have’s”: Dream Makers Clydesdale Last month, we introduced you to the Donkey Robin Sothman Kentucky Derby Party Must-Have: horses that make up the BFTC “Odd Name Drum Horse Stalls 41 and 42 Derby (Baker’s) Dozen”...our list of horses Fell Pony American Drum Foundation Appaloosa Horse A big TV with the Derby on it. that we kind of hope don’t actually win on Foundation Quarter Horse Drums of War Farm the fi rst Saturday in May because we don’t Friesian Blood Horse Ashley Holtie This seems like a duh, but some people get so caught up in planning the other details of their Derby extravaganza that Friesian Heritage Horse Stalls 575 and 576 they forget the 2 minutes where every single person at their party is going to want to see the television. Yeah, it’s just two want their crazy names ending up in the Friesian Purebred Arabian minutes, but a mighty important two minutes! Just make sure the TV is somewhere that has plenty of viewing space and history books. By rooting for them, we Gypsy Essence Arabians Gypsy Cob Joan Hicks easy access! This year the Derby will be telecast on NBC, check your local listings, but post time is about 5:30 p.m. CT. hope to use our Derby jinx that has suc- Stalls 17, 18, Gypsy Vanner 19 and 20 HATS! cessfully knocked out each and every horse Haflinger With so few times per year to wear an amazing hat (pretty much the only one unless you celebrate the anniversary of that we have rooted for in 20 successive Half Arabian Gypsy Vanner Icelandic Horse Feather King Ranch Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding!), the Derby hat is a must do. Go classy or go crazy-just make sure your head Derbies. And so far, it seems to be working. Shawn Sodren Lusitano Stalls 585 and 586 is adorned with something! Mini Arabian Race Programs. For a brief moment, Ive Struck a Nerve Mini Gypsy American Quarter Horse This doesn’t mean you have to go download the whole racing program that you get at the track (though you can, just go to was the Derby points leader by virtue of High Point Farm Miniature Pinto Naomi Twingstrom www.equibase.com starting the Wednesday before the race). But at least take a moment to print the list of horses for your his shocking longshot win in the Risen Star Stalls 3 and 4 guests. The point is to pick a favorite to root for, even if your entire handicapping analysis is “I like the number 3”. Morgan Stakes. No more. He is sidelined due to a Mule Friesian Mon Cheval Friesian minor injury until later this year. Nokota Horse Mindy Price Norwegian Fjord Stalls 5 and 6 The Nice-To-Have: Paint Fear the Kitten and My Name is Michael Paso Fino Peruvian Bentwood Place Mint Juleps. both took a shot at getting in the Derby Percheron Peruvian Horses Peruvian Gail Benson And yes, it just has one “L”! This is THE cocktail of the Kentucky Derby. I am not sure exactly why, but it happens to be one starting gate in the Spiral Stakes at Turfway Pintabian Stall 234 on March 23. Each struck out big and gar- Pinto of those things that even “lay” people (those non-racing fans) happen to associate with the big event. Recipes abound, but Arabian the basics are fresh mint leaves, Simple Syrup and of course, Kentucky Bourbon. Side Note: Did you know that Bourbon nered not one of the much needed points. Elk Creek Arabians Shetland Pony Kurt Rayhorn County in Kentucky is in the heart of the Lexington-area horse country? Dipsy Drew tried an allowance at Oaklawn Shire Stalls 239 and 240 Spanish Roses. and trailed home in 5th and Dirty Swagg, Morgan It’s the run for the roses, after all! If you must decorate with a non-horsey theme, then use the fl ower of the moment. Red Fevernthefunkhouse, Little Jerry, Sir Fire Spotted Prairie Hill Morgans Susan Motter is the color on the winner’s garland, but use what you can fi nd to stay true to the day. Foot and Standup Paddle haven’t even Stalls 7 and 8 A way to wager. had a workout in the last month. American Quarter If you and your friends are truly a sporting group, consider opening an internet wagering account and having at least a few Warmblood Horse Welsh Pony Quarter Mile Run dollars funded in it before raceday. That way you can wager at the live odds shown at the track and learn what it is to truly One very notable exception to the above Welsh Cobb Terra Koster Stalls 34 and 35 sweat when the photo fi nish sign comes up at the end! fade-outs is Govenor Charlie’s track record Foundation breaking win in the Sunland Derby on Quarter Horse Sandstorm Founda- The Oh-My-Gosh-That-Would-Be-Cool-But-Not-Quite-This-Year March 23. While this win gets him enough For Sale Horses tion Quarter Horses points to get in the gate at the Derby, I’m Todd Waldera at the MN Horse Stalls 30 and 31 Must-Have: not terribly concerned about a horse that Expo. Stop by their stalls and visit Morgan had to go to New Mexico to get his points. them! North Central Why, a horse in the Derby of course! I am sure he will now win by 30 lengths, Morgan Association Could there be a better way to spend Derby Day? Imagine sitting in the owner’s box, dressed in your best, rooting home a Karyl Hylle but really, he has one of the better of the Foundation Appaloosa Stalls 9 and 10 horse that you not only bet on, but you own! If you think your heart pounds when there is a $2 win ticket on the line, can Triple A Appaloosas “bad” names! Stalls 64-66 American Quarter Horse you imagine having a horse rushing towards the wire with the $1,240,000 winner’s share of the purse on the line along with Sunset Sands racing history? Amazingly, it might not be as big of a longshot day dream as you think. The group of friends that pooled Quarter Horses Gypsy Vanner Les Warzynski and their money for a partnership on 2003 Kentucky Derby winner paid only $7,500 each for their shot at Derby glory! And Shanghai Bobby, Frac Daddy and Bam- Gypsy Dance Ranch Sarah Steuck racing partnerships have won three of the last ten Derbies, including 2011’s with Animal Kingdom. bazonki all appear to be working towards Stalls 138-140 Morgan Pinto Paint/Quarter Horse Miniature Stalls 245 and 246 Prairie Hill Morgan Rainbows End Sandy Pines Quarter Horses Shan Doah Miniatures their next start with Shanghai Bobby Peruvian Mixed Breed Stalls 145-147 Stalls 141-142 Stalls 343-344 Stalls 280-282 Black River Above all, the primary reason to host a Derby party is to have fun and give your friends a great introduction to one of the aimed at the March 30 Florida Derby as of Larry Surrett Peruvian Horses most exciting events in sports. There is nothing quite like the pageantry, beauty, and excitement of Kentucky Derby Day to Stalls 51-54 American Quarter Horse Foundation Quarter Horse American Quarter Horse Paint Ken, Bonnie, this writing. Check out www.backfortyturf- Megan Gjerseth get even the most jaded sports fan at least a little excited. Quarter Mile Run Sandstorm Foundation Sarah Holmbeck S & G Farms club.com to keep tabs on how our boys are Friesian Stalls 33-38 Quarter Horses Stalls 403-404 Stalls 14-16 and 151 Stall 235 doing (or not doing as the case may be!). Mon Cheval Friesians Stalls 29-32 Note: This year’s Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 4, 2013 and will be televised live on NBC. Stall 144 The Valley Equestrian News Page 4 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 5 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Know What's Coming Up in Welcome to the Wendi Cox Sentenced to 60 Years in Southern Arkansas Vol. 7 No. 4 Future Issues of the VEN! Trail Riding, University Rodeo Horse Theft Case The May: Camping and By: Dixie Edington - Banner-News "Two people take the stand, say they did it,” alley Equestrian Trailering Reprinted with permission Butler said. “This case all comes back down to Pasture Design and Maintenance one thing: Is Wendi Cox an accomplice to what Newspaper - Seed, Chemicals or Organic - Issue of this A jury deliberated just 31 minutes before finding happened?" PO Box 64 - Equipment You Need! Valley Wendi Cox guilty on all counts Wednesday in El Dorado. In his remarks, Stroud pointed out there was a Equestrian Cox was on trial for four counts theft of property over lot of evidence in this case, and a lot of witnesses Sabin, MN 56580 June: $5,000, two counts theft of property over $1,000, and concerning situations in Oklahoma and in Little Newspaper! [email protected] Equestrian Competition Fashion Issue two counts theft of property over $25,000 in connection River County. -What's New in Show Clothing with the theft of five horses, a trailer and tack from the "What we are here for today is theft of horses (320) 209-8523 Southern Arkansas University rodeo team’s stables in at SAU on Nov. 3, 2011," he said. -Selecting the Best Helmet, November 2011. She received a total of 60 years in the Stroud attacked the credibility of some wit- Boots and more Arkansas Department of Corrections. nesses, citing that prior inconsistent statements Owner/Publisher/Editor The case was moved to Union County after Cox's "render them void of any credibility." He said the Ley Bouchard July: attorney, John Stroud of Texarkana, requested and was state had engaged in "excessive overreaching ac- The Young Horse Issue granted a change of venue. Circuit Judge Larry Chandler tion in charging this woman." (701) 361-8648 presided. In his rebuttal, Butler said though defense -Buying at a Production Sale The trial began March 25 with a number of wit- counsel felt the state had been too vigorous in [email protected] -Starting Your Young Horse nesses testifying for the state including the defendant's prosecuting this case, "based on what happened -Nutrition, Exercise and more two daughters, Jaci Jackson and Jade Jackson; alleged to those kids," the state should use all means "to co-conspirators William “Billy” Hamilton and George bring those people to justice." Regional Sales Manager/ Berrish III, SAU rodeo coach Rusty Hayes, and several law When the jury returned with a guilty verdict, Creative Consultant What's in This Issue? enforcement officials. Butler had victims (rodeo team members) Joe Tammy Finney In his closing arguments, Deputy Prosecutor David Bass, Kirk Mosley, Ashley Mills, Ty Lester, D.J. Back Forty Turf Club By Heather Benson Tax Court Case Involving Cows and Butler said the state had to prove that Cox was an ac- Dickinson, Hope Shelton, and Shaun Smith testify (218) 790-6056 Pg.2 Pg.14 complice. as to the monetary value of their loss and how Horses by John Alan Cohan "Her truck was used. She was involved in the planning it had affected them. Muffled crying was heard [email protected] MN Horse Expo Schedule and Information of it. Billy Hamilton said Wendi gave him a diagram. Billy throughout the gallery. When Smith concluded his Pg.3 Consider Curcumin for Joint I came and took those horses. That is an accomplice," he statement, an emotional and visibly shaken Butler Strategic Marketing Director Inflammation by Juliet M. Getty, said. told the jury, "I did not know horses before this Wendi Cox Sentenced to 60 Years Butler said there was no question the property was case started. Now I know horses." Heather Benson Pg.5 From the Horses Mouth: taken. (605) 660-6599 Photo right: Shaun Smith riding Pg.16 National & Regional News valleyequestriannews@ Credit Card - story on page 5. Equine Herpes Virus gmail.com Charles Wilhelm: Pg.17 Facility and Pasture Design and Maintenance in the May Valley Equestrian Newspaper Pg.6 Type 1 Information • Pasture Seeding and Maintenance The Need for Consistency Update Marketing Specialists • Fencing Layout Jordanne Bruns Pg.7 Got Camp Gear? Destinations • Accessory Buildings for Horse Farms and What You Need to Get There Pg.18 Classified Ads (701)446-7608 Upcoming Events • Manure Management 101 [email protected] Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pg.8 Trailer Shopping by Heather Benson Kari Hagstrom What Makes Today's Trailer Great Sons of (320) 766-2620 Pg.9 the Wind by Heather Benson perform [email protected] at the MN Early American Racing and Expo Pg.12 Jockeys by Janice Ladendorf Right: Abe Hawkins - more on Jessie Monson Page 12 pages 3 and 19. 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The Valley Equestrian Errors: The Valley Equestrian Newspaper shall be responsible for errors or See the complete VEN distribution list at: omissions in connection with an advertisement to the extent of the space Newspaper covered by the error. www.theveonline.com www.TwinValleyRiders.com The Valley Equestrian News Page 6 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 7 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Charles Wilhelm: Ultimate Foundation Training from Start to Finish Got Camp Gear? By Ley Bouchard The Need for Consistency any venues and options await the free for as long as you need, horsewomen/men who wish to free of charge. n training a horse, on can ride in a consistent way it is a side pass, moving the impatient or even take our and getting the horse to get the freshness off, get get away for a nature destination Inside, friendly welcome the ground or in the and have a good ride. We shoulders or hips over or mood out on the horse. respond to your leg pres- the horse thinking about atM any time of the year. After a long win- center specialists like Kendra saddle, or having any should not let how we feel whatever, it should happen. These are all things to be sure, rein aids or whatever working and listening to ter such as we have experienced, it helps Meidinger will provide you relationship with a interfere with how we work The cue means something aware of and avoid. cues you are using with the the cues, and to see if the us to recover from the winter doldrums with free maps and other horse,I there are major with and train our horse. For and the follow up is impor- horse? horse is off. Knowing and when we plan our next excursion, with or materials to make your trip factors involved in speak- example, if you have a major tant to make sure the horse If the quality of your rides understanding your horse, without our horse pal. to Wyoming interesting and ing the horse’s language. headache and you go out moves off the leg. When varies from day to day, Another thing to consider is what is normal and what Horse hotels come in many variations. fruitful. Wyoming has many In other words, we must to see your horse and the we don’t follow through, you need to think about that horses have their bad may be off is very impor- From visitor center corrals, where you can special places for horse learn to communicate horse steps into your space the horse learns that he all these things. Number days, too. They can be hav- tant. Thinking about these leave your steed for a few hours while you people to enjoy year round: with the horse. Consis- and you fail to correct it as need not always listen to one, what is your attitude ing a bad hair day, breakfast things and doing the best take in local sites or overnight to a motel Yellowstone, the Grand tency in this communi- you normally would, then and obey the cue. as you approach the ride? didn’t set well, or whatever we can to stay consistent that has free stabling; we will talk about Tetons, Devils Tower, to name cation is a huge factor. you are being inconsistent Number two, are you as they are flesh and blood will ensure that when we and provide you the information you need a few. Check out equestrian Consistency in the life of with your training. This Sometimes the rider’s atti- consistent in the way you as well. That is why I always get into class or out on the to make your journey fun and safe. spots in WY. a horse is very important. means you are inconsistent tude can interfere with the communicate with your have my clients warm up trail, we will have a better If you are planning a Yellowstone If your destination is Sun What does consistency with your relationship with communication with the horse? Number three, are their horses before they ride. Canyon Ranch mean? Consistency means your horse and your horse horse and the result is that you consistently following come into class. We lunge in Dove Creek, that we do things in the will not understand and will we don’t have such a good through with your cues or round pen each horse to Charles Wilhelm Colorado, you are same way each time, for step into your space again. ride. A rider's good, posi- in for a treat. Gloria example, pick up a rein When we teach a horse to tive attitude McMahon, owner or put a leg on the horse. respect our space, we have can influence and manager of this Each time we should ask to maintain that relation- the quality scenic spot, wel- and execute cues in the ship. There is no time that of the ride. comes equestrians same way. This is being the horse will go on auto- Even if the with or without consistent. matic pilot and assume what horse didn’t horses. You can ride you want and make its own perform 100 for miles in the San Sometimes a friend will corrections. So, consistency percent, if Juan National Forest, show us a different way of is a big factor. the rider’s Delores River Can- doing things. For example, attitude is up- yon, four mountain to pick up a lead or ask One thing I see is that when beat, the ride ranges and more. our horse to move its hind some riders are feeling will be a good Hunters and non-hunters alike 701.361.8648 quarters over in a differ- tired, stressed or just not ride. Also, if enjoy the wildlife: desert big horn Got News? [email protected] ent way than we usually enthusiastic about riding we are not in sheep, ask. This may be good but that day, they are more lazy a good mood, National Park destination, a great night elk, mule deer, Share it or snail mail: it is not consistent with about standards. They do we tend to be before you enter the Park could be in Par- mountain lions, what we usually do and it not initiate cues properly, less forgiv- adise Valley at Livingston, Montana, right bear, fox, many with the The VE News may take our horse some or do it halfheartedly. That ing if our off Interstate 90. John and Tillie Lamey species of bird Box 64 time to become accus- brings up something else horse does cater to horse people with a welcome and ample fishing VE News Team tomed to this new cue. that I see regularly, not something mat for your critters. Pets and horses opportunities Sabin, MN 56580 following through. In other wrong. We have a home away from home here. With including fly fish- Consistency may be lost words, the owner puts a leg may become Livingston Peak overlooking the motel, ing. The reservoir recommends the Easy- when we have had a bad on the horse and the horse your horse will be comfortable in the free is stocked with Mount Step Stool which day or are not feeling well. does not listen. Consistency livery stable while you rest in comfortable salmon. Sun folds up and hangs on If our cues are always says that when I put a leg on beds, watch some cable television Canyon Ranch, your saddle for ease in use consistent, even when the horse, that means the and enjoy a hot shower or bath. just south outside the barn or on the we don’t feel well, we horse should move, whether A laundry is also available if you of Grand trail. need to get caught up; Lamey’s Junction, Founder and owner, welcome you day or night. provides Candace Kahn, created One of the most modern, con- many oppor- a special hackamore with venient and nicest visitor centers tunities for her trail riding customers I have seen is near Cheyenne, additional in mind. The Action Rider Wyoming. Exit off the freeway places to Aluminum S Hackamore and you may catch a view of the enjoy. Sun Canyon Ranch has a horse has a separate ring or hook horse herd playing and grazing on hotel, accommodates RVs, has a lodge, where you can attach the the hilltop overlooking one of Wyoming’s cabins, and when you’re not riding you may bridle or headstall. The Junction of US Highway 10 newest visitor centers which provides a raft, kayak, hunt, mountain-bike, bird-watch design allows the nose- wonderful spot to learn about what Wyo- and fish. Ancient Pueblo dwellings are band of the hackamore and County Road 11 ming has to offer and a respite for your nearby for hikers and riders to enjoy. to stay put and operate in Audubon, MN horses. Back your trailer into the corral a position to have better they have waiting for your horses to run Planning Your Trip leverage where you want Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Sunday It is fun to fantasize away the cold, it. Trail riders love it as gray, days of winter by thinking about and it allows their horse the On site Farrier: Call Koby for appointment: planning your summertime fun! Make a freedom to graze or drink checklist of the items you need for your water during a break in the 218.849.5356 trail riding and camping destinations. ride while wearing it. It can Check out the new items available that also be a nice break from Western Halters: New & Used will make your trip easier, safer and more the bit and time off from comfortable. training. Saddles: Cowboy Boots: Andy Beland , owner of Trailhead Sup- Many tack shops, • King Youth • Stockman • Montana ply recommends the CamelBak Hydration outfitters and web sites System, “the award-winning compact solu- offer a great selection of Series • Zebra print West tion for everyday adventures.” Another items that create a great • Weaver and more • Durango must-have is the Camp Time Roll-a-Chair. escape for the mind and • Double T • Headstalls Twisted X Beland recommends this light-weight fold- soul while we await spring • up chair for all occasions whether on the and an opportunity to plan • The Rider • Bits • Tony Lama trail or not. your ultimate equestrian • Saddle King • Clothing • Ariat Sarah Crampton from Action Rider Tack vacation. • Jewelry Nocona Top left: Deb Frey gets in the saddle at the Wyoming Visitor Center near • Cheyenne; www.wyomingtourism.org. Center left: The CamelBak Hydra- tion System; www.trailheadsupply.com. Center right: Easty-Mount Step Stool; Left: Action Rider Aluminum S Hackamore; www.actionridertack. com. www.gwtackshackinc.webs.com The Valley Equestrian News Page 8 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 9 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Trailer Shopping What Makes Today’s Trailer Great By Heather Benson per month? If you travel infrequently, you gentle horses on the road quickly. can probably get by with a very basic used How Many and What What Kind of Tow Vehicle Do You Have? By Heather Benson translated into better performance in the pring is upon us and the sum- trailer, just be sure you have a good floor, Types of Horses Are Before you drop thousands of dollars on a arena. Since that time, many trailer manu- mer trailering season is close good lights/brakes and that the trailer is new trailer, make sure your tow vehicle has t one time, horses transported facturers have installed this technology in at hand. Before you head out structurally sound. If you travel often, find You Hauling? the specifications to haul it. Besides the themselves anywhere we new trailers as well as creating systems to retrofit old trailers. to find that perfect ride for the best and most durable trailer in your The number question is an obvious one— obvious of what type of hitch-bumper pull needed them to go-on foot. you and your horses, take a price range. It will pay for itself in comfort, or gooseneck, you need to consider how Herds of horses were driven Another equine comfort that has the more horses you haul at any one time, been given great focus in trailers is that moment to ask yourself a few convenience and maintenance over and the larger trailer you need. The second much towing capacity your vehicle has by riders from town to town quick questions to help make over again. available. Towing capacity can be found and cowboys dallied up an extra horse or of ventilation. Whether you are travel- part of the question is not so obvious. A ing five miles down a gravel road or going the process as smooth as possible: Are you going to haul short, stocky cow in the owner’s manual of most vehicles two on the saddle horn when just a few and many trailer dealerships will do the head needed to be moved. Nowadays, cross country, ensuring that your horse has S What Do You Do With Your horses or tall, leggy ? Are fresh, clean air during the trip is essential. How Much Will You Use you going to be hauling your safe, easy-to- double-checking for you if you drive the we accomplish the same thing using ten- Trailer? tow vehicle to the lot. In addition, many horse semi-trailers and our bumper-hitch Trailers today come with a variety of vent- load show horse or do you need to trailer ing systems as well as those installed with Your Trailer? young horses that have not been handled dealerships also allow you to hook your two-horse! If you plan to show or camp with your tow vehicle to a trailer you are considering Over the past century, horse transpor- drop-down feed doors on the outside. The extensively? These factors will dictate ability to open and close such doors, de- It seems simple enough, but many people trailer, you may want to explore adding a things like trailer interior height/width and go for a test drive to see how it pulls. tation has become big business and has end up with far more trailer than they full dressing room or living quarters. A liv- Photos on opposite page, top: Today's living seen many changes, most of them for the pending upon conditions, has made them (big horses need big spaces) and where/ a preferred feature for many horse owners. really need by not starting with this ing quarters trailer may be fancy, complete how dividers and doors fit in your trailers. quarters trailers come with all the bells and positive well-being of our horses. Jump- question first. Be realistic about the type with a fireplace and flat screen TV or it can When working with horses that have not whistles, including fireplaces and flatscreen ing a horse up in the back of the pickup and frequency of travel that you and be as simple as making room for a mat- been handled much, including mares with TVs Center: Even the smallest of bumper hitch bed has been replaced by air-ride, air- Trailer Storage Solutions your horse engage in. Will you just be tress in the gooseneck that overhangs your trailers can be outfitted with a cook-out area. conditioned luxury rides for our equine Gone are the days where you had stuff foals, having a trailer that allows you to Bottom: Horse Trailer 8581 Pic: Horse trailers your saddle in the gooseneck and hope using it to haul a few times per year to truck. Storage is another prime concern. If have a larger, open space may be the key friends. Many of these modern ameni- the vet, clinics, etc. or are you a serious today allow both you and your horse to travel ties have made it safer and easier to get your horse didn’t eat quite all of it during you plan to use your trailer frequently for to everyone traveling safely. Conversely, in style and comfort. Below: Knowing what competitor that needs something that riding events, make sure you have enough our horses from point A to point B while the trip! Today’s trailers feature a dizzying having sturdy dividers like those found in you want before you shop is key to enjoyment variety of storage solutions, from rear-fac- can manage to put on thousands of miles saddle racks, tack hooks, etc. to meet your a slant-load, makes it easier to get several of your trailer for years to come. All photos some of them are purely for the comfort needs. courtesy of Featherlite Trailers, and convenience of us. ing tack racks to large “tack rooms” nearly the size of living quarters mounted in the Better Safe Than Sorry front. Most trailer manufacturers offer the Safety on the road and inside the opportunity to customize trailers for stor- trailer is probably the number one issue age needs, allowing you to put what you that today’s horse trailer manufactur- want, where you want it. In addition, sev- ers have put to the forefront of their eral companies now specialize in creating engineering priorities. In recent years, custom upgrades for both tack and living companies have introduced features such quarters on standard, off-the-lot trailers. as wraparound LED lighting for greater People-Pleasers visibility, rubber wall liners that protect Last but not least, there are the ame- kicking horses from injury and additional nities designed specifically for the ones escape doors to make entry and exit who paid for the trailer-YOU! The trailer of easier for human handlers. the 21st century has the option of adding As many horse owners know, it can just about every comfort of home-from be the littlest of things that make the living quarters complete with Jacuzzi tubs biggest difference when dealing with a and your favorite recliner to swing-out stressed animal in transport. Design ele- canopies for watching the sunset. Even ments such as the SafeBump Roof System your smallest bumper hitch trailer can found in Double D Trailers can make all now be outfitted with a custom cook-out the difference between major injury and with friends. Featherlite has contracted minor head thump. Double D has added Sierra Custom Interiors to outfit their living a thick block of high density styrofoam quarters trailers, allowing buyers to choose between a layer of Galvalite on the bot- their own custom cabinet woods, fabrics tom and aluminum on the top. This not for seating only prevents a rearing horse from injur- and curtains, ing his skull but also provides an extra wall coverings layer of insulation to keep the trailer and counter- cooler. Another safety feature found on tops. In the today’s trailers is noise-reduction tech- world of living nology to reduce spooking incidents once quarters trail- horses are already inside. Featherlite has ers, if you can redesigned feed doors and tie rings on imagine it, their 2013 trailers specifically to prevent you can have loud surprises for your horse while on it! the road. The new doors lock more securely and the tie rings are coated with rubber to keep the interior noise level down while traveling. Equine Comfort Comes First Equine comfort while traveling

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After Some wild horses and runaway teams while seeding, have been subdued by skill. role in horse racing, especially in the South. In early America, distance races were into their eyes. Kenner. As a freeman, he raced for other We ‘get a kick out of’ rare instances of mishaps with a horse-drawn drill. They succeeded in both quarter and dis- run in a series of four mile heats that When Simon was in the saddle of owners and earned so much money that For centuries grain was seeded by the broadcast method, scattered by hand. Farrier Service tance racing. Eight of the first sixteen Ken- tested stamina, as well as speed. Severe Capt. Jesse Haynie’s Maria, she never his bank account grew plumper and It was for the wild birds, also, an ideal feeding time, while seeding land. tucky Derby winners carried black jockeys. whipping and spurring was often used to lost a race. Andrew Jackson wanted to plumper. At one time, he offered what was Horse-drawn drills were invented and later it was a tractor-drawn field day; hoovesinmotionfarrierservice.webs.com Until after the Civil War, black jockeys and keep the horses running in the last mile. beat Maria in the worst way, but never in it to his former master. Kenner refused Now, air-seeding forces seed into the ground with never a runaway. trainers usually were slaves, but slaves who Unlike quarter racing, distance races were succeeded. He took great pride in his the money, but stated that his plantation, Pictures, Prices, testimonials and more on the web. could be treated run on oval courses racing stable, had Ashland, was still Abe’s RUNAWAYS/RUNAROUNDS/ROUNDABOUTS WERE A GENUINE HOOF-DA like professionals and not accompa- established race home and would always Training draft horses was a serious and repetitive human task 701-446-7608 (call or text) by their wealthy nied by cock fights courses in Ten- open to him. In 1867, Most horses gave remarkable efforts to what the trainers did ask. Like us on facebook at owners. To reach or brutal wrestling nessee, and ran a Abe returned there to For years, millions of acres were seeded by a human and a four-horse team. He stood on the back of the drill dropping kernels of grain in a planting scheme. http://www.facebook.com/HoovesInMotionFarrierService races, they had matches. Both plan- racing stable from die. Sometimes the bored driver would walk behind the drill and mostly downhill to be allowed to tations and groups the White House. After the Civil War For exercise or diversion, during those long hours on a horse-drawn drill. Can do any size of horse trims, shoes, or special needs. travel. Sometimes of slaves could bet One by one, he racing temporarily died Sometimes he’d run out of seed at the far end of the field to his dismay! winning jockeys on the results of bought four hors- in the South and many It took an unproductive trip for seed, but better than a runaway. earned enough these races, but es to race against tracks began opening money from perks, quarrels sometimes Maria, but she in the North. By then, GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR FOUR HORSE TEAM/UPSETTING APPLECARTS? tips, and side escalated into and Simon first modern distance racing In spring seedling, a ‘prime’ team of work horses would find themselves far apart, We would Love to Care for your 4-Legged Friend! money to buy free- duels. Local jockey defeated Decatur, had begun to replace With two horses inserted between them, perhaps a pair of green upstarts. dom for themselves clubs managed then Dungan- heat racing and some The two dependable horses were the ‘guidance system’ that was needed The ‘inner 2’ could be green broke but warnings needed to be heeded. Friendly Reminder and their families. these tracks and non, Pacolet, and of the black jockeys If the ‘inner 2’ were rank renegades or an exasperating pair Dog Training and Boarding When they became ladies enjoyed at- Tam O’Shanter. had trouble making the For the safety of your Or a night-‘mare’ or buyer-beware, it could often lead to despair! dog, we ask that your trainers, some of them had the authority to tending their race meetings. Later when he found and bet on De- weight for shorter races. They also had And lucky was the driver who had two great, well-trained, teams to make his day; manage large stables and sums of money After the match race, Willie Jones Witt’s mare and Western Light, again to compete with many white jockeys and Compared to the driver who took chances and then got ‘carried’ away. dog is current on the for their masters. began the changeover to thoroughbreds Simon and Maria defeated them. Simon faced racial discrimination. In 1901, on following shots: In the American colonies, quarter with Austin Curtis as his trainer. During the remained a slave and died in a cholera the Harlem track in Chicago, racial strife NEITHER BORROWERS NOR LENDERS (OF TROUBLE) BE LOGGERHEADS - Rabies racing preceded distance racing. It began American Revolution, Curtis saved much epidemic in 1833. between white and black jockeys escalated Four well-broke and well-trained horses in cadence, pulling at the homesteads, - Distemper on the heavily wooded Atlantic seaboard valuable bloodstock from the British, in- Charles Steward was another well into violence. Was a perfection sight to behold. They’d look like four precise bobbleheads. - Parvo where short races could be run down cluding the famous , Flimnap. After known jockey. His father was a free Isaac Murphy was born a slave in The skill of the two teams and the teamster could perform many miles or rounds. - Bordatella The rhythmic sound of 16 hooves and harness chains were gratifying sounds. (kennel cough) the main streets of towns or on straight the war, Willie Jones success- man, but his owner refused 1861. When he was fourteen, he won his But speaking of exasperating dunderheads, blockheads or knuckleheads, paths cut through the woods. Southern fully petitioned the North to sell him. When he turned first race at a weight of ninety-five pounds. vaccines There’s that ever-present accident ‘going to happen’ a driver dreads. (please note that many gentlemen soon began breeding sprint- Carolina legislature to give twelve, he was sold to William He won three Derbies and always rode to Bringing not a question of if, but when, and yell to everyone “Gangway!” www.wuffdakennel.com ers for these races. During them, cheering him his freedom. After Curtis Ransom Johnson, the Napo- win. He was the first black athlete to earn When the equine misadventure occurs and then becomes a RUNAWAY! veterinarians administer spectators lined both sides of the primitive found the Medley mare leon of the American turf, and a million dollars. Brutal flipping and crash the Bordatella courses. Race days were times to drink, for him, she scored many soon began winning races for diets damaged his health and he died in MARE, MARE, QUITE CONTRAR/EXASPERATING RENEGADES Cell: vaccination only gamble, and watch cock fights or wrestling victories and produced many him. Later he became a highly 1896, possibly from poison administered An old wooden four-horse drill had discs to break the soil and flexible spouts 701-730-0335 by request) matches. As pioneers moved west, they champion fillies. successful trainer who had by one of his rivals. And metered gears to drop kernels into the ground on preplanned routes. Two ‘inside’ horses were blocked in by poles at each end and it was a chore took this sport with them. When Willie Jones died to hire an agent to handle his Jimmy Winkfield was the last of the Before hitching them to back them over the two neck yokes and those four In colonial times, one of the centers in 1801, he left Austin Curtis money. He purchased his first great black jockeys He was born in 1882 Blockheads could act up like the Keystone Kops and stand obstinately out of reach, of horse racing lay in Halifax County, North $200, a house, and fifty wife, but when she failed to and won the both the 1901 and the 1902 Of the two eveners, he’d shout, “Move, you Rascal,” or some figure of speech, Carolina. Willie Jones was one of the acres of land. Curtis bought be faithful, he sold her and Derby. When he could no longer get rides While trying to hitch three tons of powerful draft teams that rubbed the wrong way wealthiest and most prominent men in that an additional three hundred her children. In 1837, he was in America, he migrated to Europe in 1903 Gave them an inclination to head south. In other words … a runaway! area. He owned Austin Curtis, who was one and fifty acres of land and sent to Kentucky with the stal- where his winnings made him a wealthy of the best black jockeys and trainers in the freed his son, William. When lion, Medley, to run Johnson’s man. In 1913, he led the racing colony of OF COURSE, THE HORSE HAS A MIND OF HIS OWN South. Curtis was probably born in 1759. He he died in 1809, his obituary stated, “He stable there. When his second wife died, people and horses from Moscow to safety The grain drill rolled more easily due to tall, five-foot, wooden wheels steel clad. and Jones were one of the first successful possessed the esteem of many – and the he asked to be sold to Alexander Porter in Warsaw. On the trip, they covered about The teams pulled in harnesses from hames on a collar on a sweat pad. Standing on a platform in back, drivers could guide them on unplanted ground. manager-athlete combinations in America. confidence of all who knew him.” of Louisiana. Before he left Kentucky, one thousand miles. He quit riding in 1930 Teams would rest while seed was shoveled into the drill. Later, they were homebound. As oval tracks were built outside of One of the best known jockeys in the he bought his son and left him with his and died in France in 1971. When the field was finished or at sunset after days of horse-tail views, many Southern towns, quarter horse racing early nineteenth century was Monkey grandmother. Porter agreed to pay John- Along with a few other post war black Chores awaited as their arrival coincided with a chorus of ‘moos.’ begun to die out on the seaboard. In 1773, Simon. He was born in Africa and brought son $3500 for Steward if he was satisfied jockeys, Murphy and Winkfield were Tomorrow’s repeat of hitching and hooking front poles and the disarray Willie Jones and Colonel Delony agreed to South Carolina in 1790. By1808, he had with him after six months and he was. inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Of teams disliking ‘closeness’ brought the possibility of a runaway. to put on a final fling. They organized a been moved to Tennessee and was owned After he died, his racing stable was grad- National Museum of Racing in Saratoga match race with a prize of 100 hogsheads by two minor children. Their lawyer leased ually closed down. By then, Steward had Springs, NY. GOING IN CIRCLES/WHAT GOES ‘ROUND, COMES ‘ROUND or 147,000 pounds of prime tobacco leaf. him out annually, most often to Colonel married his third wife and he became NOT BROKE? /DESERTION?/HIGH-TAILING IT? Austin Curtis rode Paoli for Willie Jones George Elliott. Whites called him Monkey the family coachman. He stayed with the Note: Based on a book by Edward Hotaling, Perhaps the gifted teamster overestimated his training skill Or the challenge of a wild Montana Mustang could be a personal thrill? and Ned rode The Big Filly, a horse Colonel because he was a short hunchback who Porter family during the Civil War and Great Black Jockeys: The Life and Times of If that ‘horses patoot’ ever achieved a green-broke stage, that was a stretch. Delony had borrowed from Colonel Ather- had exceptionally long arms and legs. He afterwards as a free man. In 1884, he the Men who dominated America’s First He resented touch. He’d nip butts, back away, refuse to budge, here’s the catch. ton. In the quarter mile race, both horses rode for many owners, but respected none narrated his story to Annie Porter and National Sport. Prima Publishing, 1999. There’s the sketch of that bad actor, as part of the drill team. He was a pig in a poke; had to carry 160 pounds. Due to the clever of them. Many stories are told about his it was published in the October issue of He made the team skedaddle, stressed the outer drill wheel, until it broke. An outside horse, threw its head and hooked the bridle while being led astray. The mustang and three unwilling partners-in-crime, performed a RUNAWAY! Photos, top left: HEAT, DOWNPOURS, HORSEFLIES, BREAKDOWNS AND ATTITUDES=EXASPERATION Jimmy That Montana Mustang was a classic example of a negative horse Terrific Horse-Lover Books Winkfield Who refused to assimilate anything worthwhile from the harness course. by Jan Ladendorf on Alan- He resisted anyone’s touch. He’d stand on hind legs in defiance, A-Dale, And despised the harnessing process like an everyday non-compliance. courtesy He disliked: saddles, bridles, waiting around and being late for a meal! He could eat, drink and make road apples. His greatest asset was ‘eye appeal’ Churchill He had an attitude, not a warranty. His reputation far and away, Downs; Surpassed previous renegades when he took off … starting a RUNAWAY! top right: GreaGreatt The Valley Equestrian Newspaper loves older horses! Abe Hawk- WHEELING AND DEALING/LOST WHEEL AND LAST WHEEL Holiday ins, cour- Intrigue clouds judgment. Training wouldn’t be a feather in his hat. GiftsGifts!! Tell us about yours! tesy About. Woebegone? Yes, they were gone! The driver stood there looking at Send a photo and description (short or long) of your old horse com. Cen- A four-horse drill team going in a circle. He waited till they came by. ter: Isaac The driver climbed back on the drill and made them stop, those ‘catchers in the wry.’ (age 25 or 30+) for publication in an upcoming issue Murphy, The soon-to-close village hardware store had one wheel left. So the last drill wheel Replaced the lost drill wheel. That day, you might say, Dad would ‘wheel and deal.’ www.jladendorf.com of the Valley Equestrian Newspaper. courtesy Thank you for following my true horse tail, from my play-by-play of horseplay Google im- Of a stand-up driver, who’s stood-up by a Mustang … and a RUNAWAY! Buy them at Email: [email protected] or ages A Marvelous Mustang is Amazon.com or BN.com Heart of a Falcon is an mail a photo (with stamped returned envelope) to: © Orv Alveshere, Copyright 1995, all rights reserved The VEN, PO Box 64, Sabin, MN 56580 an autobiography. historical novel. P11D6_Wildmtnt_K 9/27/06 2:17 PM Page 1

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he outcome of cases in Tax Court loss. The taxpayers said they expected way of books and records. Oral testimony depend somewhat on the philosophi- to increase revenue due to the organic about the horse activity was “lacking in Tcal approach of the individual judge certification. specifics.” The taxpayer who testified hearing the case. Some judges are more “discussed horse bloodlines but failed to sympathetic than others to losses incurred They took steps to maximize revenues indicate much about his horses, such as by taxpayers in the horse and livestock that the court said demonstrated their the year and cost of purchase, the train- industries. intention to show a profit (despite ongo- ing regimen, the events entered, purses ing losses). They hired a full-time farm and competitions won, breeding efforts, Some cases involve a combination of manager who, the court noted “did ap- profit analyses, business plans, necessity of activities, such as Smith v. Commissioner, proach the operation of the cow activity expenses, sale price, and so forth.” T.C. Memo 2007-368. This involved a cow in a businesslike manner,” although he did and dairy farm, a cutting horse operation, not keep many formal records. The man- The bank account used for the horse activ- “COWBOY and dog breeding. The court held that the ager lived on a trailer on the property, and ity was the taxpayer’s personal checking cow and dairy farm was engaged in for the taxpayers retained decision-making account. There was no evidence to show profit under the IRS hobby loss rules, but authority. the horses purchased or their progress LEATHER” not the other activities. and profitability. There were no budgets, Through study, the taxpayers gained operating statements, or analysis to show We Carry a The taxpayers had taken significant tax expertise in the breeding of cows and the financial aspects of the activity. Complete Line of deductions against their income from the in the use of Normande cows for dairy activities, thus prompting an IRS audit, purposes. They grazed the cattle rather The court said: “Someone with the intent CODY LEATHER Products! which they lost and then appealed to the than confining them because they believed to make a profit from cutting horses could Wholesale and Retail Prices Tax Court. that grazing positively affects the longev- be expected to have adequate information ity of the cattle. They sought professional from which to analyze the expenses and to As discussed in the decision, the taxpay- advice and successfully used their previ- project the progress of the activity. The ac- Call Shari Today ers believed that their dairy farms were ous dog-breeding expertise in the farm tivity was for the most part undocumented not doing well, so they sought a niche venture. They spent an average of 20 to and there was little or no interest shown market in Normande cattle. They installed 30 hours per week on the cow and dairy in the financial aspect of the activity or its 218.385.3835 a milking parlor with automatic milking farm activity, and the court said this was prospects.” equipment and other improvements were “significant.” made, pastureland reclaimed, and miles The court noted that the taxpayer con- of fencing installed. The court ruled in favor of the taxpayers sulted with numerous experts, but didn’t on the cow operation. The court noted have details of the specific advice ob- The taxpayers had a formal 7-year busi- that the taxpayers reduced expenses, had tained. There was no explanation of “how the same reasons as it denied the horse ness plan written by a professional that a farm manager, spent a significant amount the advice he obtained was used or how it activity deductions. focused on importing of bull semen from of time on the farm, had a separate check- assisted in the attempt to seek profits from France. They obtained certification as ing account, and focused on a competitive the activity.” The court said that that this [John Alan Cohan is a lawyer who has an organic farm with a view towards breed. Their formal business plan helped factor was in favor of the taxpayer, despite served the horse, livestock and farming selling milk at higher prices than conven- them win the case. the limited nature of the evidence. Still, industries since l98l. He can be reached tional milk. They consulted with experts, the court ruled against the taxpayers on at: (3l0) 278-0203, by e-mail at johnalanco- maintained a separate checking account, The court, however, ruled against them the horse activity. [email protected], or you can see more at his and focused on ways to maximize rev- regarding their horse activity. The taxpay- website: www.johnalancohan.com.] enue. Gross revenues exceeded $100,000 ers showed and bred cutting horses. There The court also ruled against the taxpayers for some years, but there was still a net was no business plan and very little by on their dog breeding activity, for much of

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The Valley Equestrian News Page 16 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 17 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) From the Horse's Mouth: Industry News Information Update quine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) is As an additional preventive measure, Animals Disease Traceability Rule Effective Equine Tax Parity Eleven U.S. Riders Head to described to be a highly contagious we encourage horsemen to consult their Rolex/FEI World Cup Final pathogen that is ubiquitous in horse veterinarians and after evaluating their identification listed. Animals travelling Act Introduced E populations throughout the world. Infec- animal's vaccination status consider if LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The US Department directly to slaughter may be identified with On March 6, 2012, Congressman Andy By USEF Communications Department tions in horses can result in a variety of there is need or benefit to stimulating an of Agriculture (USDA) released its new USDA-approved back-tags. Other terms of Barr (R-KY) introduced the Equine Tax ailments that include respiratory disease, immune response by vaccinating against Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule shipping may be agreed upon between in- Parity Act (H.R. 998), which would make Lexington, KY - The United States Equestri- abortions, neonatal deaths and the EHV-1. We acknowledge the available earlier this year. Its main purpose is to dividual states or tribes, such as acceptance horses eligible for capital gains treat- an Federation (USEF) will be well repre- neurologic disease termed Equine Herpes vaccines' labels make no claim to prevent ensure a rapid response when livestock of brands and owner-shipper statements. ment after 12 months, rather than 24, sented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final Myeloencephalopathy (EHM). Recently, neurologic disease; but based on our disease events take place. The new rule The State Veterinarian’s office recommends similar to other business assets. April 24-28 as 11 American show jumpers alerts of Equine Herpes Myeloencephal- experience managing outbreaks of this takes effect March 11, 2013. veterinarians contact the receiving state to will head to Göteborg, Sweden for the opathy being diagnosed in multiple states disease, and in consultation with infectious ensure proper import requirements are met. Under the current federal tax code, 2013 Final. have been issued. States having cases of disease experts and research scientist, we “There are a tremendous number of ani- gains from sales by individuals of prop- EHM diagnosed in recent months include continue to be of the opinion the vaccine mals on the roads every day; a national Livestock producers affected the most by erty used in a trade or business, includ- After 25 North American World Cup Quali- California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, does have a meaningful level of efficacy program is needed to protect the entire the rule will be those who have cattle; other ing horses, qualify for long-term capital fying Events throughout the 2012-2013 Tennessee and Utah. Horses of different and may aide in reducing the impact of a livestock industry,” said State Veterinar- species have minimal changes to current gains and are subject to the maximum season, the following riders have qualified breeds and representing vastly differ- disease incident. ian, Dr. Keith Roehr. “An efficient and identification standards. A summary of capital gains tax rate of 15% for taxpay- in this order in their respective Leagues: ent disciplines and activity have been accurate animal disease traceability sys- changes by species can be found at www. ers earning less than $450,000 or 20% affected. In response to the identified increased tem helps reduce the number of animals coanimalid.org. for those earning more. Since the indi- East: risk, we have and will continue to operate involved in an investigation, reduces the vidual tax rate can go as high as 39.6%, Kent Farrington (Wellington, FL) will ride The apparent increased frequency of with elevated regulatory surveillance and time needed to respond, and decreases For cattle, the following animals must be the lower rate is a real advantage. R.C.G. Farm's Uceko; Uceko is a 12-year-old disease and severity of symptoms being equine health inspection activity at events the cost to producers and the govern- identified with official ID ear tags: Dutch Warmblood gelding. seen has lead Kentucky State Veterinarian in Kentucky. Exhibitors can expedite their ment.” • All sexually intact cattle and bison “Horses held for breeding, racing, show- Robert Stout to conclude extra precau- passage through our inspection points by over 18 months of age, ing or draft purposes qualify for the Katie Dinan (Wellington, FL) will ride Grant tion needs to be initiated and imple- having their health documents organized On January 9, 2013, the USDA's Animal • All female dairy cattle of any age, capital gains rates only if they are held Road Partners LLC's Nougat Du Vallet; Nou- mented to help mitigate the associated and horses loaded in a manner that will and Plant Health Inspection Service’s • All dairy males (intact or castrated) for 24 months. All other business as- gat Du Vallet is a 12-year-old Selle Francais risk. We are directing Kentucky facility allow visual inspection. In addition to the Veterinary Services published the final born after March 11, 2013, and sets (except cattle) qualify if held for 12 gelding. managers and the managers of shows/ex- surveillance and inspection activity we rule. Their mission is to protect American • Cattle and bison of any age used for months,” Said AHC president Jay Hickey. hibitions planned to be held in Kentucky will be working closely with show manag- agriculture by helping ensure the health rodeo, shows, exhibition, and recreational “We believe this is unfair to the horse Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) will ride to immediately review their biosecurity ers and veterinarians to insure immediate of livestock; this new rule is a vital com- events. industry and there is no reason why we Abigail Wexner's Simon and Cortes 'C' practices and if needed elevate their notification and quick response to any ponent of that mission. The goal of ADT • The most common official ID ear should not be treated the same as all Simon is a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood biosecurity plan to minimize opportunity suspected communicable disease. is to improve the traceability of animals tags for cattle that will be used by producers other businesses.” gelding; Cortes 'C' is an 11-year-old Belgian of horses having direct or indirect contact that move between states involved in a and veterinarians are: Warmblood gelding. with one another. Indirect contact would We continue to monitor these disease disease outbreak. o 840 tags (RFID, “bangle” visual tags, The Equine Tax Parity Act would end include common water and feed sources events, will adjust our strategies as war- or a combination RFID/bangle) this discriminatory treatment of horses Reed Kessler (Lexington, KY) will ride her as well as shared equipment and com- ranted and provide updates as changes The new federal traceability rule requires o Brucellosis or Bangs’ Tags (orange under the tax code and allow horse own Cylana and Ligist; Cylana is an 11-year- mon areas. The goal of a biosecurity occur. the State Veterinarian’s Office to meet metal or orange RFID) owners to enjoy the reduced rate upon old Belgian Warmblood mare, Ligist is a plan is to prevent the transmission of new animal disease traceability perfor- o Silver, “Brite” or NUES Tags (silver sale after holding a horse for 12 months. 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding. infectious agents among individuals. The E.S. Rusty Ford mance standards which will increase metal) For most owners and breeders shorten- components of a successful program will Equine Programs Manager CDA’s capabilities to respond to a signifi- ing the capital gains holding period to McLain Ward (Brewster, NY) will ride Grant include cooperation of management, Office of State Veterinarian cant livestock disease and ultimately help Additional Resources 12 should be a benefit. Reducing the Road Partners LLC's Antares F and Super facility layout, decontamination, and 502/564-3956 protect the Colorado livestock industry • USDA Traceability Website: http:// holding period by half would give many Trooper De Ness; Antares F is a 13-year-old when applicable immunization. Each of [email protected] from the negative impacts of a disease www.aphis.usda.gov/traceability/ horse owners and breeders more flex- Wurttemberger gelding. these factors directly affects the success outbreak. • Final Rule Q & A: http://www. ibility to sell and market their horses. It Super Trooper De Ness is an 11-year-old or failure of the program. A copy of the Here is the AAEP EHV Resource page: aphis.usda.gov/traceability/downloads/ would mean that every sale of a horse Belgian Warmblood stallion American Association of Equine Practi- http://www.aaep.org/ehv_resources.htm One of the main components of the new rule_movement_general.pdf which is held for at least 12 months will tioners biosecurity guidelines and EHV (included within this page are resources rule involves animals travelling inter- • USDA ADT Materials and Guides by qualify as a capital gain or loss unless Charlie Jayne (Elgin, IL) will ride Alex Jayne resources can be found at www.aaep.org/ for veterinarians and horse owners). state. They must be officially identified species: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/trace- that horse is held primarily for sale. and Maura Thatcher's Chill R Z; Chill R Z is a ehv_resources.htm. Our office is happy per their species’ requirement and be ability/materials.shtml 10-year-old Zangerscheide stallion. to assist facilities, show management and We also have an additional EHV FAQ good accompanied by an interstate Certificate • CDA Traceability Information: “We appreciate Congressman Barr intro- event veterinarians in evaluating their for horse owners located here: http:// of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) in some www.coanimalid.org ducing this legislation and highlighting Christine McCrea (East Windsor, CT) will individual plans and when a need is iden- www.aaep.org/health_articles_view. cases with their individual official animal this unfair tax treatment of horses, we ride Candy Tribble's Romantovich Take tified, assist in adapting the plans. php?id=370 will work with the Congressman to get it One and Candy Tribble and Windsor Show passed,” said Hickey. Stables' Wannick WH; Romantovich Take One is a 13-year-old KWPN gelding New Pony Club Riding Centers Coast to Coast Wannick WH is a 10-year-old KWPN stallion. Reminder: Protective Headgear Rule Change for March 15, 2013 LEXINGTON, KY – The Cornwall, CA. Proficiencies and earning certifications as West: to Go into Effect April 1, 2013 United States Pony Clubs, Inc. is pleased •Little Creek Farm Pony Club Riding Center in each level requires an increased depth of Rich Fellers (Sherwood, OR) will ride Harry to welcome several new Pony Club Riding Decatur, GA; South Region; Dana McDaniel, knowledge and skill. There are opportuni- and Mollie Chapman's Flexible; Flexible is a 17-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion. Centers for 2013. New Riding Centers CA. ties to compete through events such as From the USEF Dressage Department horses, and those competing in all classes now offering Pony Club education to •Northwest Arkansas Pony Club in the Rallies and Championships, and to create and tests, including Para-Equestrian tests members include: Midwest Region; Michael Munson, DC from friendships and skills that last a lifetime. Ashlee Bond (Hidden Hills, CA) will ride Lexington, KY - The United States Eques- Little Valley Farms' Cadett 7 and Wistful; must wear protective headgear as defined by •Heron Mead Farm Pony Club Riding Rogers, AR. trian Federation (USEF) wishes to remind this rule and otherwise in compliance with Center in Robesonia, PA; Eastern PA Re- You don’t have to own a horse to be About Pony Club - The United States Pony Cadett 7 is a 16-year-old Holsteiner geld- all dressage competitors of the rule ing, Wistful is a 10-year-old KWPN mare. GR801. Any rider violating this rule at any gion; Kari Stenberg, CA. in Pony Club. Because these Riding Centers Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) was founded change to DR120. This change goes into time must immediately be prohibited from •Desert Equisports Pony offer access to a horse in 1954 as a nonprofit national youth effect on April 1, 2013 and necessitates Karl Cook (Woodside, CA) will ride Signe further riding until such headgear is properly Club Riding Center in Cave or pony as part of their organization to teach riding and horse- the usage of protective in place. Protective headgear Creek, AZ; Southwest Re- business, members may manship through a formal educational Ostby's ASB Conquistador and Jonkheer Z headgear by anyone ASB Conquistador is a 12-year-old Bel- is defined as a riding helmet gion; Tiffany Aritz, CA. participate in Pony Club program. There are approximately 10,000 mounted on the grounds which meets or exceeds ASTM •Saddlebrook Equestrian activities just as if they Pony Club members in over 600 clubs and gian Warmblood stallion; Jonkheer Z is an at all USEF dressage com- 11-year-old Zangerscheide stallion. (American Society for Test- Center Pony Club Riding own a horse. Addition- riding centers throughout the country. petitions. ing and Materials)/SEI(Safety Center in Tomball, TX; Rio ally, adults wishing to Many of the nation’s top equestrians, Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, CA) will ride Old Equipment Institute) standards Grande Region; Alison take part in Pony Club including several of our Olympic team DR120 has been amend- for equestrian use and carries Spurlin, CA. educational opportuni- members, business professionals, govern- Oak Farm's Nemo 119; Nemo 119 is a ed to require protective 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding. the SEI tag. The harness must •Will Star Riding Academy ties may join a local ment leaders and career military officers, headgear as follows: be secured and properly fitted. Pony Club Riding Center Horsemasters Group. have roots in Pony Club. Youth members For more information about the 2013 FEI in Bemidji, MN; Northern Pony Club promotes range in age from as young as 4 through From the time horses If there are questions regard- Lakes Region; Crystal Shepard, CA. teamwork, a sense of responsibility, safety, age 25. Pony Club also offers educational World Cup Final visit: http://www.gothen- are officially admitted to burghorseshow.com/ ing this rule or the use of •Jump 4 Joy Farm Pony Club Riding Cen- self-confidence and leadership, while teach- opportunities to over 500 adult mem- the competition grounds protective headgear at USEF ter in Oregon City, OR; Oregon Region; ing members riding and the care of horses. bers in its Horsemasters Program. www. by competition management, anyone dressage competitions please contact Hallye Kim Alter, CA. Members build upon their horsemanship ponyclub.org. For more information, contact Lizzy Ches- mounted on a horse at any time on the son, Director of High Perfor- Griffin by email at [email protected] or by •Westside Stables Pony Club Riding Cen- by progressing through the Standards of competition grounds including non-com- phone (859) 225-6918. ter in Hillsboro, OR; Oregon Region; Katie mance Programs (908) 326-1166 or email peting riders, riders on non-competing [email protected]. The Valley Equestrian News Page 18 www.theveonline.com April 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 19 www.theveonline.com April 2013 Horse Riding Rules, Etiquette and Safety Tips Sons of Wind Farm Featured at MN Horse Expo Editor's Note: The tips below were compiled consider using a tick repellent Merrimac, MA – March 13, 2013 – The and why to introduce the piaffe/passage Upcoming Events from several organizations including the MN Classifieds • Water your horse only at free-flowing Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian progression into your training. They will April 5-7: Ranch Sorting National Cham- April 13: CSDEA Spring Tack Sale from 11 Trail Riding Association, Leave No Trace and water sources, thus avoiding stagnant Arts is gearing up for its 2013 Tour, where discuss how to recognize whether to start Horse Boarding Grant County, MN Wagon pionships, North Central Regional - Doug- a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eisenhower Commu- Yahoo. water they will be conducting informational with piaffe or passage training first. This 3 Gems Tack & Stables Train, June 12-15, 2013; las Co Fairgrounds, Douglas, WY; Eligible nity Center in Hopkins, MN; 612.360.0848 Trail Etiquette is becoming more and • Avoid riding on roads clinics for dressage riders and trainers, as clinic will also include common problems 1175 85th Ave NW, Horses and wagons, States for World Series Awards: CO, IA, more important as we watch out for the • If your horse kicks, tie a red ribbon in well as showcasing the talent in training and techniques to Moorhead, MN buggies, horseback, MN, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WY, Manitoba, April 13: Mn Half Assoc. conduct of our fellow riders and guard it’s tail of their Lusitano mounts. solve those problems. Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada, Wyoming WSCA and Schooling Show at 8 a.m. at the against any actions which would jeop- • If you have an unruly horse which you The second stop of the tour The Sons of the Wind text/call camping Contact Renae State Fairgrounds, 400 W. Center, Doug- Oasis Equestrian Center in Linstrom, MN; ardize our riding privileges. There is an cannot control at all times, please do not will be at Equine Affaire in Tour will also include Cor- 701-306-4478 Odens: 320-304-0264. las, Wyoming 82633 651.784.3703 increasingly competitive demand for bring that animal on a public ride where Columbus, Ohio, from April nell University from April www.wystatefair.com these spaces. Proper and conservative you may be jeopardizing the safety of 11-14, and then they will be 5-7, 2013, and the Midwest [email protected] April 13: 7th Annual Olmsted County 4-H use of the trails will keep it available for others. traveling to the Minnesota Horse Fair in Wisconsin from April 6: UMECRA Endurance and Com- Horse Project at 8:30 a.m. in Rochester, equestrians and other users alike. Horse Expo from April 26-28. April 18-21, where they will www.3GemsTack.com petitive Trail Riding Clinic from 11 a.m. MN; 507.281.4667 For an Enjoyable Trip During these events, Sons also be conducting clinics. In Offering indoor/outdoor to 3 p.m. at HHH Ranch in Hastings, Mn. To Prevent Erosion and to Preserve Your • Domestic pets (dogs) must be leashed of the Wind will be teaching addition to the clinics, Sons Contact: Sue Schedin srshorses@gmail. April 13: Game Show at Hi Circle Natural Resources and Your Trails: at all times clinics focused on different of the Wind will be perform- boarding for $250. monthly, com 612-239-0746 Vee Ranch at 10 a.m. in Isanti, MN; • Always stay on marked horse trails • Carry Drinking Water while riding training techniques that can ing a Quadrille and athletic lessons, indoor/outdoor 612.803.5950 • Call ahead for trail conditions and Horse Tie Rules help improve a horses’ dres- movements including Airs April 6: Fun Show at Houck Horse Com- specific rules of those trails • Tie up your horses at one of the picket sage performance. Above the Ground for those arenas, round pen, trails, pany Arena at 10 a.m. in North Branch, April 13: Tack and Horse Sale at 10 • Avoid riding during muddy season lines if a picket line is available. There are One of the clinics con- in attendance. MN 651.277.1095 a.m. at the R&J Arena in Verndale, MN; • Please use switchbacks and do not now enough pickets for almost everyone ducted by Sons of the Wind For more informa- 4-H club and more. Becoming An Outdoors Woman Horse 218.445.5849 for all but the busiest weekends. will focus on long-lining. tion about Sons of the Wind Packing Workshop make shortcuts April 6: Barron County Tack Swap and • At stream crossings, ford only at desig- • If you put up a portable electric cor- Vitor Silva and Julie Bottum will concen- School of Equestrian Arts please visit www. Horse Expo at 9 a.m. at the Barron April 14: Fun Show at 10 a.m. at Houck ral, make it as large as possible, without trate on when to use it during the training sonsofthewindfarm.com. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' nated area Area Community Center in Barron, WI; Arena in North Branch, MN; 651.277.1095 • Do not trespass on surrounding per- bothering your neighbor camper, so as progression of a horse, which is unique Photo Credit: Equine Affaire Ohio and Becoming an Outdoors-Woman pro- 715.296.8305 April 14: WSCA Royalty Clinic at 1 p.m. to minimize the trampling affect on the depending on the horse’s discipline. They Minnesota Horse Expo to Feature Classical Tough Rider with a Soft Feel gram is sponsoring a horse packing sonal property at the Mermaid in Mounds View, MN; • Saddle or Harness animals away from grass. Keep away from trees. will also discuss developing the strength Dressage Clinics by Sons of the Wind Farm. WANTED workshop May 4 near Kalispell. April 6: Tri-State Health Day at 7:45 a.m. 612.325.4410 • If you tie your horses to your trailer, of a performance horse through the Pen- Photo Courtesy of the Client. Packing into the back country by horse trees; If it is necessary to take short to help out with breaking at the Big Sky Arena in Caledonia, MN; breaks such as lunch, you may tie your pick a parking spot where the last person dulum of Elasticity. This clinicwill include can be fun and rewarding. Participants 507.459.3546 April 18-21: MQHA State Show at Red parked so as to minimize the number of recommendations on how to ride and horses / putting miles on will learn about the variety of packing horses to trees but do not allow them to Breaking News Horse Ranch Arena in Fergus Falls MN: chew on the trees trampled down spots. train horses through specific exercises green broke horses. equipment available; defensive horse April 6-7: Clinic at Lost Creek Ranch In- www.redhorserancharena.com Clean up your manure and hay before as well as common mistakes and evasive March 27: Oklahoma passed legislation to handling; how to pack a decker, saw- • Do not cut living trees permit horse slaughter in its state in spite We do not have an indoor door Arena at 11 a.m. in Beldenville, WI; • Pack out all litter from trail and camp you leave. Manure bunkers are located in behaviors of the horse. buck and riding saddles; and leave-no- 715.273.6070 April 19: TS Production added money all areas of the campground and wheel There will also be a clinic about how of the EU horse meat scandel. OK Authori- facility - we work outdoors trace camping. This class is for begin- areas ties are investigating threats against Rep. 4D Barrels and 3D Pole Bending at 5 • Clean up your camp area before leav- barrows are available for your use. No to do lateral work. Sons of the Wind will weather permitting. ners who want to learn the basic skills April 6-7: Rumble on the Red Shoot, Red p.m. at the R&J Arena in Verndale, MN; trash in the manure bunkers - take that focus on testing the riders’ aides and Skye McNiel who introduced the bill. The Location: 3 miles east of needed to pack with their own stock. ing; either spread manure and hay or pile bill is awaiting signature by Oklahoma's River Winter Shows arena, Crookston, 218.445.5849 in designated area to the dumpsters. reinforcing the basics. They will also be The workshop will be held at an indoor MN; contact www.wildricepeacemakers. Reprinted with permission from observing common mistakes and evasive governor. Shelly MN arena and lunch will be provided. The For Safety com, [email protected] or 218-584-8685 April 19: Opening day of the Prairie • When meeting hikers or bicyclists, you the MN Trail Riders Association from behaviors during the training of lateral 2013 Annual American Equine Summit for more information $35 fee includes the use of all equip- Meadows Racetrack in Altoona, IA. Racing their website: www.mntrailriders.com. work at all three gaits, while discussing ment and packing stock; participants should rein in, reduce gait to walk and Unites Against Horse Slaughter 701 730 0335 April 6-7: Central MN Team Penning at through Oct. 12. allow room to pass For more information, check out www. how to work through these problems don’t need to bring their horse or mule. Red Horse Ranch Arena: www.redhorser- lnt.org or 1-800-332-4100 or Leave No The next clinic will discuss tempi www.eagletreehorse- The workshop is co-hosted by the Back • Recognize that some people are unfa- The 2013 Annual American Equine Summit ancharena.com April 20: Opening Day racing at Fort Pierre miliar with or afraid of horses Trace, PO Box 997, Boulder, CO 80306. changes: from recognizing when to start will take place Saturday, April 27 – Sunday, Country Horsemen of the Flathead Horse Races in Fort Pierre, SD. 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