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Anna Twinney On Horses Hope Rides Natural 7 Things Your Roots of by Fran Habituation Horse Wants Lynghaug the Light and by Anna You to Know Horse by Janice Vollie by Anna Twinney Heitkamp Twinney & Ladendorf The Valley Equestrian News Page 2 www.theveonline.com November 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 3 www.theveonline.com November 2013 A Unique Path to “Perfection” Fritz had a mold allergy, By Kari Hagstrom would have given up on Fritz because it was too Besser learned. “There Opening 8 AM Black Friday! expensive, too hard, too is mold and mildew on If you ever have a conver- time-consuming, just too grain when it is harvested. For more info please contact the sation with Cindy Besser, much to deal with, Besser Mold grows at 45 degrees For more info please contact the owner and founder of persevered in daunting and runs rampant at 90 High Tail Horse Ranch & Rescue Roasted To Perfection circumstances. degrees. I spent hours and Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue horse feed, brace yourself: hours researching, trying Black Friday Sale! [email protected] PO Box 47, Zimmerman, MN 55398 She is a dynamo of energy, “I started feeding roasted to figure out why Fritz had Friday, Nov. 29 - Sunday, Dec. 1 Ranch: 701-526-3734 (763) 856-3119 or [email protected] who talks a mile-a-minute, horse feed because a diarrhea.” 1st 25 Customers each day receive a FREE $5 with knowledge, humor, horse we own is allergic to - $100 J&B Gift Certificate (1 per household) Hawley, Minn. compassion, and convic- mold. Fritz struggled with “…In December, 2005, I Choose from 100s of new & used saddles all 15- tion. Her experiences have diarrhea for a year and a heard about roasted feed, 50% off. Tony Lama, Ariat, Double H, Jelly Bean Bonfyre led her on a unique path, half before we figured out something I had not tried Durango & Others! and her knowledge has why. I spent thousands with Fritz. …I ordered a been earned. of dollars on vet bills, pallet and…the results Choose from over 1000 pair of mens, womens Jelly Bean is being offered for This beautiful girl is ly at the U of M and she is lated injury (also now fully tried every product that were overwhelming, life- and kids boots all on sale. Selected closeouts up adoption at Hightail Horse Ranch Bonfyre--a 2008 Arabian entirely sound. However, healed). She has recently Raised on a farm with a ‘claimed’ to cure diarrhea.” changing for Fritz. Within to 75% Off reg. prices and Rescue. Every couple of mare who stands as a preventive measure had a refresher course love of horses from youth, four days his manure years we seek a family home for approxi- with a trainer but Besser rode the wooded “[Fritz’s] belly was always started looking like a 40% OFF* one of our therapy ponies, and mately 15 we would still call trails near her Minne- bloated and he passed horse’s. By the end of two *One item at Regular Price Each Day BOOTS hands high. weeks his bloated belly (Does not include Black Friday week- then begin the training process her green broke sota home as a young girl. tremendous amounts of ON SALE! on another rescue. Jelly Bean’s Bonnie was and in need of Horses returned to her life gas. He would lie in his was gone; he looked like a end gift certificates, gift cards, special turn has come. He is a 32” brown foaled at an experienced when her daughter, Robyn, stall and groan. …Fritz’s tucked-up race horse. He orders, previous sales, saddles, chemi- 10 - 75% and white paint gelding, we MHARF; her rider. Her ground then 14, said, “Can you manure never got bet- had a normal pile of ma- cals, lariats and wormer products.) OFF think approximately 12 years old. dam WSA manners are and I get horses, because ter than a firm cow pie nure. He started to play He has been to nursing homes, Wildfyre quite nice. She Dad and Blake are always with some loose form of with another two-year-old, group homes, birthday parties (KA Kaliente has been pro- hunting and fishing?” A horse apples. I washed …something he had never and numerous events where he x AKSAR So- nounced 100 year of 4-H then some his butt so regularly, that done before. has given many, many rides. He maia), was percent sound barrel racing led Besser to he would turn it to me travels well, loads easily, is used pregnant and is ready to quarter horse racing and when I went into his stall. “After ten days of eating to pretty much anything town when she find a new home. an adventure the family …On Wednesday morn- roasted feed, my husband has to offer, and is super well came to If you love would not have imagined ing before Thanksgiving, asked what else I did to trained for leadline riding. If his us during Egyptian Arabi- when it all started. 2005, he started with [a Fritz. I told him, ‘Just that rider understands cues, he can a humane ans, please con- bad bout of] diarrhea. By feed.” Besser became a be ridden independently as well. case involv- sider this drop- Her daughter later bought Friday morning his tail was dealer of the roasted feed, The adoption fee for Jelly Bean is ing several dead gorgeous a quarter horse brood completely frozen with but a few years later the $400, and the proceeds will go to Arabians. Her breeding we wouldn’t recommend horse. She has been with mare, Hempeness (Bailey), manure. He could not manufacturer was sold, came home with Hempe- is Egyptian and you can the feed was eventually a grazing animal with a “…When I met with the house and feed other horses in extremely high impact us for a long time and we which the family bred. lift his tail to go anymore, small stomach. The food head nutritionist at Form A ness (Bailey). Robyn bred our rescue program. certainly tell this by look- sports for this girl--mainly would love to see her find The family owns all seven manure just squirted changed and later discon- Bailey to get a new barrel ing at her! tinued. travels from the stomach Feed, I wanted to develop jumping or barrels. The her forever home with the of her babies. In 2001, out, ran down his legs, to the intestine and cecum a feed that 75 percent racing prospect. Lorin bandage on her leg in the right person. Adoption Besser saw an ad for a and onto his sheath. Our relatively fast. If the site of horses could eat. We and I bought both Bailey She is a very high energy photo is from a laceration fee is $750. Please call young stallion, Feature neighbors have a heated “My family, friends and and the baby from Robyn, horse with a ton of go! customers encouraged me of digestion takes place in added all the stuff a nor- and is now healed. (763)856-3119 or email Mr. Jess. “I fell in love and indoor arena; I went there the stomach, it is easier for mal healthy horse should when she went to college. Bonnie was kicked by her info@mnhoovedanimal- told my husband, Lorin, ‘If to clean him up. I spent to make my own feed. …I Smoke was our first race mother when she was met with Eric Nelson from the horse to process and have in their diet. If a Bonnie was started for rescue.org if you’d like to ever I could have a [foal] over four hours soak- utilize the grain, vitamins horse has a specific issue, horse; he won $18,730 in very young and her elbow the 2012 Trainer’s Chal- meet her! it would be by him!’ Lorin ing and scrubbing Fritz; Form A Feed to discuss two seasons. was broken. This was sur- roasted feed. I created and minerals. Changing the owner can address it lenge but did not compete asked, ‘What would you do I went back on Saturday the site of absorption also as needed. A coffee can- gically repaired successful- due to another unre- with it?’ ‘I would race it!’ and spent another four Roasted To Perfection and “We bred Bailey to Feature mixed up the first batch means more balanced en- full of RTP weighs about He said, ‘I would love to hours. I wrapped his tail in ergy levels for the horse,” two pounds; we feed by Mr. Jess and God gave us Editor’s Note: Many wonderful horses are available from rescue organizations who have a race horse.’” a towel and vet wrap and in February 2010. I am Mr Hempens Feature, the so appreciative for my explains Besser. half a can as needed to have provided a home for one or several unwanted, neglected, starved and possibly spent the next two weeks our horses twice a day. first race horse Lorin and seized horses. These organizations need volunteers, money to care for the horses, and “So far, three [of our going to the barn five to customers to give RTP a I raised. Mr Hempens chance. Many have told “We feed all our horses The race horse eats three most have a lengthy wish list. If you are in the market for a new horse, a companion horses] have been sent six times a day washing RTP: mares, babies, old times a day when in train- Feature was born April 10, for your horse or just need a pasture ornament, check out your local rescue first -- or to the race track and all him and changing the me it is better than the 2007, six years after we other feed I sold! geldings and the race hors- ing. We had four babies keep them in mind when it comes time to consider your charitable donations. are money winners. They towel, before he was back es at the track. Our babies born in 2012, two colts saw the advertisement. have paid their way,” said to ‘his normal’ cow pie.” have straight, strong legs and two fillies. When they He won a 60-1 long shot Besser. “One race season “I would say 100 percent race in Oklahoma that of my new business is and start nibbling when a shed out as yearlings, the we had 5 races, 4 wins, “My husband was sure few days old. They wash colts were thinner than Toby Keith had a horse in, one second place and a Fritz would die after he word of mouth from horse and set a track record at owners who see results. RTP down with a drink of the fillies so we increased new track record (on my shed his stomach lin- milk. We do not worry the colts to one-and-a-half Canterbury Park. What a birthday!).” ing.” Besser tells about I do some print advertis- gift God gave us!,” ex- ing, but, people cannot about the babies eating cans twice a day and left the experience of find- because RTP is 91 percent the fillies at one can twice plained Besser. “His racing Mixing good experiences ing the stomach lining: “I ‘see’ why RTP is different, career was cut short from unique, what sets it apart digestible. …Roasting re- a day. The colts played with the not-so-good, and was cleaning his stall and duces that amount of gas- much more than the fil- a knee injury. We retired demonstrating that one found what I thought was from traditional horse ‘Romeo’ so he could have feed.” tric acid needed to break lies so they needed more thing does lead to another, a snake skin, before the ra- down the food; the hard food. It’s no different that an easier career. He is Besser’s range of experi- tional side of me kicked in: a gentle giant, weighing “Roasted To Perfection’s outer shell is removed children growing,” Besser ence changed when one snakes hibernate this time from the digestive equa- said. 1400 pounds. He loves to of her young horses fell of year. I called two vets uniqueness is evident the sneak out of his stall and first time you open a bag, tion. The volume of grain ill. As a testament to her and was informed he shed can be reduced because of Besser’s racing dream visit the babies.” love of horses and to her his stomach lining. They look, feel, and smell the feed. Roasted to Perfec- the increased digestibility,” began in January 2001, persistence in not giving said he would probably because it doesn’t pass when she saw the ad for Persisting through good, up on the young horse, she die. For weeks I held my tion started as an answer bad, and unexpected ad- to some of the mold and undigested through the the stallion, Feature Mr. struggled for over a year- breath when I went into horse’s system, exiting in Jess. “At that time, we and-a-half to find a healing his stall to see if he was mildew problems fac- ing horse owners. One is the manure. did not own a mare. A Continued to page 18 treatment for young still alive or had passed.” couple years later Robyn Fritz. When many people digestibility. A horse is The Valley Equestrian News Page 4 www.theveonline.com November 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 5 www.theveonline.com November 2013 Vol. 7 No. 11 Cover Photo: Publisher’s Clipboard Readers’ Letters Anna Twinney Dear Readers, The alley Equestrian The weather tragedies So I’m unfortunately driv- ‘My Kingdom for a Horse’ Exhibit with Excaliber in the region have taken ing by them every day. And Huge Success Bessie is 34! Newspaper financial and emotional it’s pretty devastating,” toll on families. Some Ireland told Kevin Woster, All of us at the Stillwater set a sales record of $1000 people lost animal friends a reporter for Keoland.com Art Guild Gallery want to from over 80 pieces of PO Box 64 and many lost their entire news. thank you for your cover- art! Last I heard the was a Sabin, MN 56580 herd of cattle as a result age of our art show, My radio show interview and Left: Anna Twinney, world renown of the storms that have The South Dakota Kingdom for a Horse. If we a TV show interview in the [email protected] trainer and animal communicator, devastated South Dakota Rancher Relief Fund at the ever repeat this theme, we works. I know that since and Colorado. Black Hills Area Commu- will absolutely take out an then he has sold more.... (320) 209-8523 with Excalibur, shares her insights nity Foundation (BHACF) ad in your publication and His owner Jen gives 50 with readers in two articles in this Baywatch was the 2012 recently announced that return some of the riches percent of this back to issue of the VEN, “Natural Habitu- Badlands Circuit Heading funds are available to to you. Not knowing what MHAR. Combined with the Owner/Publisher/Editor ation” on pages 8-9 and “Listen to Horse of the Year. J.D. Lord SD ranchers that need we were getting into when 5-30 percent the artists Your Horse,” on pages 10-11. and his son, Eli, won a lot assistance; they may call we started out, the horse are donating we will have Ley Bouchard of money on Baywatch and 877-708-4357 or 2-1-1. crowd has proven to be a nice check for them. Photos by Lauren Munger told the Bismarck Tribune, Donations to the fund may a passionate bunch who (701) 361-8648 “He was part of the family. be sent to: P.O. Box 231, came out in droves for the Thanks again for your You get pretty attached to Rapid City, S.D. 57709 and gala reception. It is clear incredible support. I saw [email protected] Page 3 A Unique Path to “Perfection,” them after a while.” online at https:www.give- to me that an equine art on line your October issue the inspirational story of blackhills.org/27677. show was overdue! The has some nice images in it Roasted to Perfection’s founder, Bud Ireland of Box exhibit room is so, so gor- - I will be looking forward Strategic Marketing Director Cindy Besser, with her tip for Elder, S.D. lost most of his Our hearts go out to the geous - I think it is person- to picking some issues Carolyn Duncan and Bessie don their red hats to cel- success cattle and six horses to the families affected by these ally my favorite show by up at our local feedstore, ebrate Bessie’s 34th birthday. Heather Benson storm that hit the region severe storms. Please help far. Houles. the first week in October. if you are able. (605) 660-6599 Right: Pairing a child to a horse The emotional havoc is The star of the show With much appreciation, wrenching. Thank you for reading was Roswell, the paint- valleyequestriannews@ happens when they naturally gravitate this issue of The Valley ing Thoroughbred. As of Jane Dierberger toward each other. “They’re pretty much Equestrian Newspaper. Tuesday Oct. 8th, Roswell Stillwater Art Guild Gallery gmail.com buried in a 20-foot snow Please patronize the Fran Lynghaug and founder, Vollie Heit- bank, you know, so we advertisers that made this kamp, tell about the work of Hope Rides have to wait to get them issue possible. Marketing Specialist on pages 12-13. out of there, and can’t get their bodies out just yet. and Copy Editor Ley Bouchard, Publisher Kari Hagstrom Page 6 Cowboy Poetry with Orv (320) 766-2620 [email protected] Page 7 Charles Wilhelm: Horses That Spook Page 14-15: Bring Back Your Horse’s Instincts Contributing Writers by Dr. Juliet Getty Orv Alveshere John Alan Cohen Page 16: Roots of the Light Horse Breeds “One Summer Evening,” by Lynn Maderich, St. Paul, Valley Equestrian readers Brooke Harrison, left, and Editorial Information by Janice Ladendorf featured in the September issue of the Valley Equestrian Eddie Onsgard ride horseback at Puerto Penasco, Dr. Juliet Getty, Ph.D. News and in the recent exhibit at Stillwater Gallery. 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God’s Amazing Construction Company (A Cowboy’s View) Horses that Spook Easily Riding Near An Awe Inspiring View of God’s Country

When I ride up to the crest of the hill, and turn to view Sometimes horses appear change is made, I begin the object because being and be com- God’s grand creation, my pony knows … I want to think things through. to spook at nothing. I the following ground work concerned creates too fortable next We pause to survey the gift of green valleys and vibrant hills. think that many times exercises. much work. This exercise to the object. It’s nature, blending with the Creator’s work, that gives our soul it’s fill. spooking is a conditioned is usually not too difficult Then I have him If this land looks THIS GOOD, after draught, floods, earthquake and fire, response. The horse has I start by teaching the because I have already change direction It proves God still watches and cares … this fact, your faith will inspire. learned to spook as a horse to go forward and taught the horse to go at this loca- If I’m slightly late this evening, pausing by the creek banks, response and when we go forward consistently forward and around me tion. We keep I was here, marveling at nature’s beauty and giving thanks. and to stop his feet. If moving closer the horse steps into and closer to Riding with the Keeper of the Hills me, I step back away the scary object, from the horse to each time hav- Riding to the top of the butte, there is a breathtaking view. keep myself safe and ing him change It’s my fav’rite observation point, that I never outgrew. to give myself room direction back And ponder of God’s Construction Company the first six days, to continue teaching and forth, until The sheer complexity of it all never ceases to amaze him to change direc- he will stand My mind. forming the earth, with mountains, valleys, fjords and seas, tion. next to the It’s like my private church pew, where I’m pausing and giving thanks. object without To do the “change of reacting to it. Six Incredible and Wondrous Construction Days direction” exercise, I first stop the horse I keep repeat- My horse, my partner and I pause to rest and enjoy the view. at the furthest ing this exercise The pure white floating, fluffy clouds, drifting through the sky so blue. point from the scary until, finally, Those useful clouds bring the moisture, for all living things to grow. don’t do anything about it (see my book, “Starting object. In other words, if the horse just We marvel at the order of nature and how God runs the show. - when, in fact we accept Baby Jaz”). The next thing twelve o’clock is the scary does not care We’re overwhelmed by the brilliant rocks (like decorating frills), that behavior - the horse I do is teach my horse to bush with the teeth, I stop anymore. I may Useful minerals, hidden under pure snow and under the hills. just seems to think that stop at a light command. the horse at six o’clock. have to repeat control the horse’s feet, If we tarry you’ll know why, we’re beside those peaceful creek banks, this is what we want. In other words, I just This location has the least this exercise several times time your horse reacts we control his mind and Where we often sit in quiet meditation and give thanks. barely take the slack out amount of pressure for for a week or even two to the scary object. This establish our leadership. The first thing I do, before of the lead line. This may the horse. At first, I stop weeks. It will finally get to exercise works because This establishes confidence I address this as a train- take several days or even as far away from the scary a point where it is way too it keeps the horse’s feet and trust. © Orv Alveshere, Fargo, N.D. ing issue, is to check the weeks, depending on how object as it takes to get much work for the horse busy. It takes a negative horse’s diet. If the horse sensitive or dull the horse the horse to relax. I am to react to the fear situ- response – flight -- and Charles Wilhelm trains out is on any kind of alfalfa is. starting to show my inten- ation, rather than just to turns it into positive en- of northern California and feed, I change the diet tion, which is to show a ignore it and walk on past. ergy. It is positive because demonstrates at many to something less hot. If Once the horse has visual of where I want it is getting the horse’s -at horse expos. Now the horse has been on a learned to go forward and the horse to go, and for You need to be consistent tention on us and not fo- high protein grain with stop, I do the “change him to be able to stand and do the exercise every cused on what is causing three a lot of molasses or any of direction” the fear. Anytime we can Locations! sugar in it, I stop feeding exercise. This , Inc. that. A bland diet like oat is a very good hay, wheat hay or grass foundation hay can affect behavior. exercise in Look for Our Black Friday It only takes about eight that it keeps to 12 hours for food to the horse’s Weekend Sales & Holiday Specials go through a horse’s attention on system. About 75 percent you and not Blairview online at: of the horses that I have the scary seen who pay attention object. 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With ing able to handle their desire for a confrontation could literally feel the ment,” I quickly discov- Waving my left arm rap- tered the picture. At first larger than a puddle. In throw himself to the water front of him, neck braced, the cause of his trouble? the foothills of the Rocky Excalibur being just short appearance. The herd of on this day. presence of the helicop- ered my hopes were not idly up and down, signal- I was convinced I needed recent months he had in preparation for a roll! body tense, just as he had It took X a moment to re- Mountains on many oc- of 14.2 hh, it was obvi- cows was situated to our ter hovering above us. I going to be realized as, ing for the truck driver to to dismount before the gained natural experi- “No,” I yelled, pulling on done with the mountain gain his composure, while casions together with just ous that I would be the right, some lying down, Then, overhead we heard thought to myself, “What just a few strides further slow down, I looked right realization struck Excalibur ence in crossing streams his reins to bring him back lion. Both he and Sam I had to chuckle to myself halter and lead-rope as one to dismount and others enjoyed chewing the strange sound of a were the odds that this along, both Excalibur and at the driver, continuing of what was occurring, but together with his herd to his feet. began to spook. This time at how nature had finally our headgear; and bare- negotiate this particularly their grass with the heat motor. Initially hard to would be a helicopter Sam stood still in their until I knew he had a foot my body casually sat still in out at pasture. Now he his fears were to be con- spooked X. back, for both warmth and complicated structure. of the Colorado sun on make out, it soon became flight-path, let alone that a tracks. Excalibur’s body on the brake. It was es- the saddle. Instead, I de- would bring his newfound With my new Australian firmed. Snorting loudly, to closeness. In the past our Just as I began to struggle their backs. They looked clear that others were helicopter would be flying became rigid, his head sential he acknowledged cided to handle the inner confidence and skills to saddle and a fresh breeze, warn Sam it was time for Nothing could have totally excursions had been kept with the barbed wire up at us as we rode by, enjoying this autumn through the neighborhood carriage high just at the us, so not to cause an conflict and began breath- our trail ride. the thought of bathing them both to flee. X made prepared us for that day’s short and sweet to accli- and the wooden fence, with a fence between us day by flying remote- at the exact time we would same time as he began accident. His speed was ing to help my mind relax. didn’t exactly sound ap- sure he also warned the adventure, and yet all that matize “X,” as he is fondly X in one hand pulling to and them; thankfully they controlled airplanes. Up be passing through!” He- to run sideways. Keep- just too great, spitting My young colt certainly A gentle embankment pealing at that moment. predator out front of their led up to the ride created called, to new experiences graze, Sam spooked as remained calm and un- and down they swooped licopters are often used by ing his eyes glued on one up gravel and dust in our Dipping his head into the presence. He felt their the trust-based partner- while growing up. We had two rather the BLM during roundups particular point within the direction. Luckily the water and obviously over- presence way before they ship we have today. I was enjoyed a number of trails excited dogs to scare mus- creek surrounded by trees driver slowed down, joyed with the whole ex- showed themselves. En- thankful for our experi- together, some through decided tangs toward – he snorted. I could feel allowing us to regain perience, X took his time gaging his hind end with- ences together and the re- “Open Space” landscape to come the awaiting Sam behind us becoming our horses’ composure. to stand back up again. out any further hesitation, lationship we clearly have. and parkland in Colorado barging into pens, but uneasy as my friend began I was reminded of the Our first experience was he chose his flight path. We were tested on that open to the public and the picture, amazingly, to soothe him verbally. I gift of horses, living a success and yet it was day and we both passed other trips on mountain barking Excalibur followed X’s gaze as I saw in the moment, and important he learned not Just as he decided it was with flying colors. climbs and forest hikes. loudly, tails remained and heard a large animal not holding onto the to take advantage of the time to depart the area, These trails were the time straight up, cautious but fleeing in the creek. With past. You can often tell situation with a rider on out flew… some pigeons for us to connect and I en- letting us calm as the his large tail and at least a horse’s intelligence his back. We entered the from the stream…at least joyed watching Excalibur’s know they chopper flew 80 lb. body, I was grateful and experience by how water a couple of extra half-dozen of them. I Anna steady growth. were in overhead. that this mountain lion quickly they overcome times just walking in and couldn’t believe my eyes. charge of chose a speedy escape a situation and regain out for him to clearly Here was my young colt We began this trip on a protecting As if this se- over any other course of their composure. Both understand that this was absolutely taken aback by Twinney glorious autumn day, tem- this land. I ries of events action. X and Sam showed not his time to bathe, but birds he saw daily, birds peratures rising into the acknowl- wasn’t their amazing ability instead for us to enjoy the that share their environ- Photos by 70s, blue skies, light crisp edged their enough, we Just the thought of a to defeat this frightful experience as a team. ment with him and even breeze and sunshine. My good deed, were then mountain lion residing situation in minutes and land on his back. They friend and I decided we confident accosted in the area was daunt- trust us to lead them In comparison to our would drink together, eat Lauren would explore the nearby they would by a rather ing enough and I wasn’t through it. outward bound journey, together and hang out reservoir together. Sam, not attack fast moving the only one who was our homeward bound trip together. With all that he a well-seasoned and par- us, and vehicle. We concerned. Excalibur’s As this unforgettable was truly a casual stroll. had encountered in one Munger ticularly majestic palomino eventually all rode over adrenaline was rising, as ride continued, I won- We encountered a couple quarter horse accompa- managed to the grass I could literally feel his dered what was next. It of vehicles and a nying her, while X and I to open the verge and I heart beat between my didn’t take long until I silent cycle I caught would enjoy the excursion gate and get asked X to legs. It can be very risky had my answer. As Ex- out of the corner of bitless. us through, stand and be to ask a horse to stand calibur continued along, my eye. I was able while X present with and relax, waiting for showing the way as to warn my friend, as Groft Although Sam had grown remained me. Keeping them to digest a situa- he strolled confidently well as cue Excalibur up on the show circuit, calm and relaxed. perturbed and so did both acrobatically in the sky. I his focus I cued him to pay tion, or to ask them to go down the lane to the to check out the un- Horseshoeing trail rides were not his ex- X and Sam in tow. had never before seen attention to the vehicle forward through it. Dur- entrance of the reser- identifiable whoosh- pertise and shortly into the Our country lane joined a remote-controlled planes and be aware of it’s pres- ing my younger days of voir, I heard my friend ing sound from the Koby Groft ride he became somewhat larger country road where Shorty after X had suc- in Colorado, especially on ence by facing him toward riding young racehorses, say, “Parachute.” rear. tense with the occasional traffic was known to cessfully navigated the a ride. Somewhat unsure the on-coming traffic. As I learned not to wait for the vehicle came closer the explosion, but instead 218.849.5356 outbursts of unpredictable travel around 30-50 mph. dogs, the road, and the as to how the horses My mind didn’t even As we returned I also trim goats, sheep, and behavior. It would be the first time cows, we spotted a coy- would respond to this we could see it was a truck to redirect their purpose. have time to process through the rather for Excalibur to experi- ote, rather close, on his unusual sight, I decided to with a trailer, and, as the Just at the right time, the meaning of the challenging barbed other hooved animals. For Sam, a number of ence vehicles passing by afternoon hunting spree. envision the planes flying gap closed, a peculiarly when Excalibur had time word. With my helmet’s wire gate, X’s ears Call anytime! years had gone by since at that speed. Previously Unperturbed by our pres- the opposite direction troubling banging from to watch, listen, digest visor impairing my vision, didn’t feel a need to worry surrounded the reservoir he experienced the great X had experienced roads ence he kept an eye on us away from us, thereby the trailer got louder and the situation and be in a and even before I had and so why was I? Even allowing us to gradually outdoors. But my friend, surrounded by neighbors while remaining focused staying in the field rather louder. Concerned about position to come back to finished blinking, a para- with all the desensitizing explore the water’s edge. Sam’s rider, knew his sympathetic to riders. I on locating his evening than actually crossing our X’s possible reaction I me, I asked him to move chute swooped down in I had done with Excalibur This was to be quite the “Big or small ... we feed ‘em all.” personality quirks and was was not sure how these dinner. I watched as path. The thought of them reassured him (or maybe forward. And then… front of us. Never in my nothing could have quite exciting exploration. X quite happy and capable drivers would respond to Excalibur acknowledged unexpectedly “attacking” myself), while rubbing his life had I seen a para- prepared him for today. stood back a little and to handle the short bursts horses. But amazingly X his presence, looking us from midair was not neck, that this invasive Unbelievably, this was the chute in mid-air quite so As I followed my breath, decided it would be best of energy and “dancing” walked along, ignoring over with ears pricked something I wanted to noise would be passing exact time an Arctic truck close and this tandem again allowing my colt to for Sam to lead. He was Roasted on the spot. what other horses might in the coyote’s direc- ponder. Positive thoughts shortly and to trust that came speeding along the to was in full color, closing guide me on all levels, I somewhat unsure of Pe see as dangerous con- tion. Having grown up in and energy were the key, we would be okay. Again, road followed by a large rfec in at high speed as the just watched the drama the depth of this murky Av tion Meanwhile Excalibur, an traptions. Wyoming on over 4,000 and that’s what I brought incredibly, Excalibur’s cloud of dust. Realiz- ailable people hit the ground from the sideline. water and so, as Sam en- Her inexperienced youngster, acres, a coyote would to the situation. whole demeanor was calm ing he was not going to running right in front of joyed pawing, splashing e proudly and steadily led Next I caught the faint be a familiar site. With and collected. He reacted slow down for us, I knew our eyes. As I was catch- and playing, it seemed the way. whiff of cows and I strong survival instincts, We watched as the little with the maturity and wis- something had to be done ing my breath in utter We passed by a leashless only natural he show wondered how X would Excalibur would know planes began to retreat, dom of a mustang far past quickly. amazement, Excalibur Rottweiler and his com- us how it was done. It En route to our trail we handle this experience. what to do should he feel but then a new, much his years. just seemed mesmerized panion; hardly an issue only took a few seconds needed to cross the It’s a well-known fact that threatened. However, it louder noise joined them I rode Excalibur from the by the whole scene. compared to everything before X decided to join Serving Canterbury Park Horses for Over 25 Years. neighboring property. A many horses freak-out appeared as though they in the sky. This time it verge (where we had end- else we had encountered in. And boy did he want Standing and gazing on the day, before finally to join in! 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exercise, hoof care, nutri- taken on and RTP Began With a Very Sick Horse! tion, dentistry, healthcare manifested by I purchased Fritz in 2004 as a weanling. About two months later, he started with bouts of diarrhea. through to a personal our horses. Over the next year and a half, I spent many hours and thousands of dollars consulting with veterinar- exercise program. For Horses are our ians, and on trying different medications and remedies (yogurt, pro-biotic, dry pro-biotic, different the good of your horse be mirrors, be herbs for digestion, aloe-vera gel, monthly wormer, several commercial products, Dionne Kaolin, seven “present.” sure to look at or eight different kinds of feed). Fritz’s belly was always bloated, he passed tremendous amounts of the reflection. gas, and when he did, the liquid would just dribble out of him, down his legs and onto his sheath. His manure never got firmer than a loose cow pie, or occasionally a loose form of horse apples. I washed his 4. Like us, horses express butt so regularly, that he would turn it to me when I went into his stall. themselves through their 7. There is no Just before anksgiving 2005, he started another severe bout of diarrhea. He finally shed his actions. Actions often such thing as stomach lining, which looked like a snake skin, when I found it in his stall. e vets said he would speak louder than words. a coincidence. probably die. For weeks, I didn’t know if I would find him alive or dead in his stall. en in December, I In order to be understood Each animal heard about roasted feed, and ordered a pallet. and heard many will show crosses our e results were overwhelming, life-changing for Fritz. Within four days, his manure started look- ing normal. By the end of two weeks, his bloated belly was gone, and he looked like a tucked-up race their physical limitations, path for a horse. He had normal manure. He started to play with other horses, something he had never done fears, concerns and pain reason and before. After ten days of eating roasted feed, my husband wondered what I had done to Fritz: I told through behavioral chal- your horse him, “Just that feed.” lenges. When the whisper is no excep- I became a dealer, but after three years the manufacturer was sold, the feed changed, then discontin- is not caught, these ac- tion! Open ued. My husband and customers encouraged me to make my own feed. I thank God for providing me tions appear to us through your mind and with everything I needed to develop Roasted to Perfection. Today, Fritz is healty and well. He has not had a bout of diarrhea in all this time. We are very careful about mold or dusty hay, and he still likes his evasion, resistance, listen to your butt rubbed! anxiety, anger and “acting heart to dis- out.” Realize when your cover the les- Cindy Besser, Put your horse in the Pink with horse is not himself he sons brought Founder and Owner, may be in pain. to you by your Roasted to Perfection Roasted to Perfection horse feed. horse – the 5. As humans we are able life lessons. to release our emotions The horses through tears. We are remain your able to cry to the extent of best teacher. sobbing. We can lean on others to help us through Anna Twinney Fritz Before RTP Fritz After RTP the hard times and they is the founder Works for all ages and disciplines. are willing to take on of Reach Out our heart-ache and pain. to Horses® Go to www.RoastedToPerfection.com for dealer info. Horses can also shed tears, - the most The Valley Equestrian News Page 12 www.theveonline.com November 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 13 www.theveonline.com November 2013 Bottom left: The simple task of brushing a horse helps to validate a boy and girl as being important and fosters a caring attitude in them. Photo credit: www.shelleypaulson. Hope Rides com By Fran Lynghaug and Vollie Heitkamp

A young girl stood shyly each other. She reached their life, and I believe that a plywood board in front and don’t want him to get “We all have a history or Top left: The joy on this boy’s face in a group of inner city her hand out ever so was the case in this situ- of the tacking area, Vollie hurt or sick.” experiences that shape expresses his delight as he and Vollie teens that just arrived slightly and he lowered his ation.” When it was time showed the boy how to our perspective and when Heitkamp give a high-5 to celebrate at Hope Rides, a place head and stepped toward to go and Slick was put gently correct that behav- Vollie smiled, “Makes we are in a situation that his success riding a horse. Photo where youth come to visit her. They stood quietly to- back in the pasture, the ior. She explained how sense to me. Given how looks familiar, we have a credit: www.shelleypaulson.com and connect with horses. gether as if they were one girl reached through the it could become a long you feel about Joker and set of patterned behav- The 14-year-old hung person with six legs. fence to give him one last term, unhealthy effect for what you just told me, I iors that we resort back Opposite page: The first connection back, desperately trying stroke and whispered to the animal and the boy think you will understand to in efforts to cope...” between child and pony is a very to fade into the shadows Vollie helped the girl him, “I will be back, Slick. quickly assumed respon- when I tell you that I care says Vollie. “Oftentimes special moment. and not be seen. There groom and prepare Slick I promise to come back.” sibility to correct Joker. about you like you care we have not learned was a definite heaviness for work and they talked With that she beamed a about Joker, and because healthy coping skills so Top right corner: The smile on this pouring out of her that about him. Vollie asked smile and asked Vollie to As the boy continued I care about you, I cannot we are paralyzed in our girl’s face is one of unmistakable joy Vollie Heitkamp, founder her simple questions please remind him that visiting the ranch, his ignore it when I see you ability to move forward; on her first ride. of the program, couldn’t about herself. The more she would be back as they relationship with Joker acting in ways that are we feel victimized which help but notice when she the girl’s hands were on walked together to the progressed and their harmful to you or anyone further builds our case for greeted the group and Slick, touching and inter- van where her group was friendship was evident in else.” They had a conver- reasons to quit. We also become empowered walked with them to the acting with him, the more waiting. their groundwork and rid- sation that redefined the see this in relationships and are able to explore pasture. These teens had her sadness faded and ing. Yet there were a host perspective and approach between horses that one-on-one pairing al- There is no paid staff through it and with that new possibilities for come from some of the she seemed a bit over- This episode between of situations where the he brought to the ranch. come to live at the ranch lows each session to be and all the funds that energy comes a con- their lives. toughest areas of Min- whelmed After after coming from a past catered specifically to come into the ranch are nection that all living neapolis where their very with the that, he of neglect and abuse. the needs of the child needed to support the things share,” remarks “It is like that with the lives at times were at risk. new feel- began to They have to learn new at that moment. This program. There are no Vollie. “As humans, we horses too. As they ing of joy develop skills, just like the youth allows each session fees for those who uti- have a higher degree of come here they are Vollie shared with them pour- correct who come from abusive leader an opportunity lize the ranch because complex and cognitive often broken down and about the horses, what ing into behavior backgrounds.” to discern what they those who need it the thinking which I believe beat up. Yet with time, each of their stories were, her dark skills and might do during that most would never come makes us responsible love and nurture, they and how they had come space. At apply Before founding Hope time to encourage and if there was a fee. The to care and be good flourish and become ca- Search donates one point them in Rides, Vollie started a support the child. only requirement is stewards over those to live at the ranch, many pable of reaching back able to love themselves, dollars to Hope Rides. from desperate situa- during the his life family and worked in that a child wants to be who cannot do that for and giving something to Your support is appreci- groom- beyond corporate America, but Even with large groups, there. Kids range in age themselves. Hope Rides their neighbors, their tions. As they approached those... who need en- friends, their families ated! the horses, she relished ing, Slick the soon felt displaced and there is an organized from 5 to 18. strives to encourage, couragement and hope. pushed ranch’s returned to her roots agenda where each inspire and lift people and if they choose, to the moment the youths It is amazing to watch love the Author of love. caught sight of them. his head boundar- with horses. As a child, child interacts with a Hope Rides also up. (It) validates chil- as these two creatures Fran Lynghaug is up next to ies. she had been active horse and a session hosts various clinics dren and gives them an co-author of “Dennis It was always the most who are broken and For more information, interesting part of the her chest in 4-H, WSCA and the leader. Vollie believes and events for those opportunity to share in imperfect... become Brouse on Horse Train- and she Vollie show circuit. Later when a place that ex- contact: www.ho- ing,” author of “The visit, when children and perfect together. To perides.org horses have their first whispered has seen she left her job, she felt ists specifically watch a moment hap- Official Horse Breeds something many directed to start a youth for healing 612.310.6350 Standards Guide” and connection. As they come pen that was especially Want to help Hope together, Vollie gets an in his ear. similar ranch - a safe, loving, and restora- created for them and “Horses of Distinction. ” As she did, changes nurturing place where tion. Rides? Use Good Learn more on her web- idea what each child is an opportunity for Search. It’s simple and working through simply he nuzzled that kids could come to spend healing and growth to site: www.equestrian- her with happen time with horses and be “The connec- costs nothing. horses.com by observing how they take place is a miracle. 1. Go to www.good- and the horses gravitate his upper between encouraged to grow into tion between To see two creations lip. kids their fullest potential - a the kids and search.com. Vollie Heitkamp is the toward each other. During of God come together 2. Select Hope Rides this special moment when and the place called Hope Rides. horses is and become so per- founder of a faith-based She and horses amazing. The in the “who do you organization called no words are spoken, vol- fectly whole together is goodsearch for” space. umes can be learned. Slick were glued to each child and horse is one boy’s outward behavior she has rescued since Hope Rides has two ranch horse ...has wonderful! Hope Rides, a youth other for the entire visit, of many that happen at with other people at the she founded Hope Rides sites, one in Mayer, MN herd and prey 3. Then start your ranch located in Min- searches or online After several minutes of as if they had been friends Hope Rides. Vollie recalls ranch was out of line. He in 2006. Hope Rides is and the other in Stacy, animal sur- “There are so many nesota that seeks to for a lifetime. As she and another time when a dif- told Vollie that he strug- a nonprofit organiza- MN. The facility in Stacy vival instincts shopping. mentor hurting youth allowing the youths to people who are hurting As you go about your interact with the horses, Vollie groomed, she talked ferent kind of youth came gled in school and had tion that provides horse has 20 acres and includes which provide and in need of some- though the use of a little about some of the to the ranch, a belligerent, spent time in programs related mentoring pro- an indoor barn, an countless normal internet shop- horses. the process of pairing one to take notice of ping or searches, Good each kid to a horse began. horrendous situations in six-foot-tall teen with wild designed to help with grams for youth. It could outdoor riding arena and opportunities them and simply extend Among the group was an her life and it was clear hair, piercings all over his behavior issues for youth. easily be confused with a round pen. The Crow for us to learn a hand to offer help. unassuming Welsh pony she felt trapped beneath face, hat on sideways, The next time he came, the ranch of the popular River flows about 500 valuable life We hope the ranch will named Slick who seemed the burden of them. and pants riding his hips. he had an altercation with book “Hope Rising” by feet behind the property. lessons and be like a greenhouse to blend into the group At this moment, it was When Vollie invited him another child who was Kim Meeder which is The atmosphere is one develop re- that fosters every- without drawing any at- evident she just needed to help with a task, he visiting the ranch. It was about rescued horses that of peace and harmony lational skills thing living here - that tention to himself. Slick to be loved and encour- shrugged a cool, “Sure.” obvious he was struggling help support and encour- to encourage adults to that are appli- volunteers (as well as was low in the pecking aged: she needed to feel After they spent a little with boundaries and how age people. Beside the relax and watch as their it is fundamental to interested in improv- cable to every aspect of visitors) are propelled order of his herd and he hope. So during her time time with the horses, he to be acknowledged by similarity in names, the children play with the work side by side with ing their equine skill life. It is not uncommon forward to movement always tried to stay out of with the girl, Vollie did all took a liking to a horse others. In his world, nega- premise behind Hope horses. a child to best provide and knowledge. These to see people come to and growth. We believe the way so he wouldn’t she could. A little hope to named Joker, so they led tive attention was better Rides is the same – rescu- the most teachable and help to raise money to the ranch (who) are fully in the uniqueness get picked on. someone who is in a dark him to the barn and began than none. He didn’t ing horses and ponies, A typical session at the supportive experiences. support the horses, kids often emotionally and that each person has place in their life can be brushing and preparing know how to get atten- rehabilitating them, and ranch is 90 minutes long. Her desire is to meet and programs. While spiritually bankrupt. and we desire that this It was clear that Slick and enough to light the way to him for a short ride. tion without acting surly. offering their special The youth that come par- people right where they Hope Rides is a relative- When they get here place serves as a ref- the shy girl shared some freedom. companionship to benefit ticipate in a simple farm are at and every aspect ly small organization, and experience the uge, a safe zone, a place similar attributes in their As the boy brushed Vollie asked him what children. The horses and chore and then are paired of the program is built the number of requests ranch, something hap- where people can come approach to survival. “We never know how a Joker, everything about he does when Joker ponies have a lot to offer one-on-one with a horse on a framework of love. to visit the ranch grows pens: spiritual seed is and know that they Both the she and the single moment or experi- him softened. His touch chews on wood and he and they read and un- and a session leader. The each day. planted and nurtured are loved and valued. pony stood behind their ence in time can affect became lighter and his responded, “I correct his derstand each child more The ranch has a team in them. People... start Everything we do here groups while horses and someone,” says Vollie. eyes reflected a surprising behavior.” When Vollie efficiently than humans of volunteers without “Everything in this to feel hope and realize is built on the frame- kids paired up. Then it “I have seen it not only care for the horse. When asked him why, he said, ever could. Continued on next page whom the ranch’s pur- world that is alive that they are NOT their work of love. We hope happened - they looked at change a person, but save Joker began chewing on “Because I care for him pose wouldn’t succeed. has an energy pulsing circumstances. They to encourage kids to be The Valley Equestrian News Page 14 www.theveonline.com November 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 15 www.theveonline.com November 2013 Horse’s Instincts Put Your Horse on the Fasttrack Bring Back the Horse’s Instincts Continued from page 14

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The Valley Equestrian News Page 16 www.theveonline.com November 2013 The Valley Equestrian News Page 17 www.theveonline.com November 2013 ROOTS OF THE LIGHT HORSE BREEDS A Perfect 10 for Iberian Horses Chester Weber By Janice M. Ladendorf Ocala, FL - Four-in-hand Weber said of his team, The tarpan is thought prehistoric ancestor of the one strain of this an- Sorraia probably traveled Spain, the superior quali- longer look like the horses combined driver Chester “They operated like a to be one of the main Iberian horse. It has been cient breed. The Spanish from Europe to North ties of Spanish horses had who came here with the Weber made American dream. I was especially ancestors of most of our recognized as one of the horses from Portugal Africa over the land bridge made them famous. Into Conquistadors. By the four-in-hand driving his- happy with the dressage modern breeds of light true species of wild horse. are called Lusitanos. The that once crossed the the seventeenth century, eighteenth century, the tory at the at the Kentucky and cones phases.” In horses. It is an extinct Some remnants still exist “Alter Real” is one strain Straits of Gibraltar. In later Spanish horses were in Portuguese began import- Classic CDE, October 4-6, dressage, Weber put Boris species of wild horse that in Portugal and possibly in of the Lusitano. In older centuries, horses were great demand at every ing Lusitanos directly to at Lexington’s Kentucky and Para in the wheel, and originally ranged over our feral herds. They have texts, Iberian horses were often shipped back and court in Western Europe. their colonies in Brazil. Horse Park. Team Weber Ultra and Splash in the the Steppes of Eastern been given a breed name, often called “ginetes” or forth between Spain and They were particularly Since the Portuguese set a new milestone for lead. For marathon and Europe and western Rus- the Sorraia. “jennets.” North Africa. The barb is adept at the new art of choose not to mix the Lus- the sport by winning an cones, it was Boris and sia. Modern archeological thought to be directly de- dressage. Other Iberian itano with other breeds, unprecedented 10th na- Splash in the wheel, and research suggests that Some experts argue that The Spanish horse has scended from the Sorraia horses had also spread their horses stayed true to tional championship. Boy and Ultra to lead. horses had been domesti- the horse was tamed in a head with a slightly and the Spanish horse. into Western Europe. For the old Iberian type. The cated in this area by 5000 Spain as early as 25,000 convex or straight profile, The modern barb shares example, barbs were used modern Lusitano, some of Weber held a 16-penalty “Boris,” he said of the B.C. The konik of Poland B.C. Spanish cave paint- olive shaped eyes, and many characteristics with as dressage horses and the Brazilian breeds, and lead heading into Sunday’s popular wheel horse, is believed to be directly ing dated at 5000 B.C. relatively long ears. Their the true Spanish horse, excelled as hunters. Before the Spanish Mustangs still cones phase and, despite “continues to improve.” descended from the shows horses being led by neck is powerful, set but is smaller and lighter. the Arabian breed reached show the stamp of the drenching rains, orches- What also continues to tarpan. The last tarpans humans. By 2000 B.C., the deep at the base, and These changes can easily Europe, Iberian horses ancient Iberian Horse. trated a 9.06-penalty per- improve is Team Weber’s were exterminated late in Spanish Horse had been with a natural arch. Their be explained as an adap- helped create the founda- formance from the quartet record as the 2014 World the nineteenth century, well established as a type. forelock and mane are tation to a hotter climate. tion stock for some of our of Dutch warmbloods he Equestrian Games in Nor- but some efforts have An infusion of oriental long and heavy and their modern breeds, such as co-owns with Jane Clark mandy next summer draw been made to re-create blood may have been used withers are relatively The Romans soon discov- the Lipizzaner. to secure the win and his closer. “Without a doubt, their species. Influential to give the prehistoric high. Their body is short- ered that the compact, Information Sources: place in USEF Four-in-Hand our European experience as the tarpan may have sorraia more height and coupled with a rounded powerful, agile, and hardy When the Spanish discov- National Championship was invaluable, as it al- been, ancestors of our refinement. Historically, back. Their sloping croup Spanish horses made ideal ered the New World, for Daumas, General E. “The history. Weber finished ways proves to be, across a favorite for a medal Training led to a string of “Our immediate plans Follow Team Weber and modern breeds also came any oriental breed has carries a low set, heavy mounts for their cavalry. a few years they shipped Horses of the Sahara,” on a total score of 141.20, all disciplines. We finished next summer. With that success in Europe includ- include tackling the Florida the official Cosequin® Mar- from Iberia, Central Asia, often been described as tail. Their natural gaits They established many many horses to the Carib- 9th edition. University of reserve went to U.S. driv- the season with a record said, winners train and ing wins at the 2014 WEG shows and spending the athon Carriage at www. and the Middle East. Arabian. This includes the are typically semi-col- breeding farms in both bean Islands. These ship- Texas Press, 1968. ing squads veteran, Jimmy of two wins and two losers complain, so back test event at CAI-Caen, and next season bringing along chesterweber.com and via barb and the turkmenian lected. Their constitution Andalusia and Portugal. ments probably included Loch, Sylvia. “The Royal Fairclough, of Newtown, third-place finishes, and I to training we go.” the CAI-A Saumur, and top more depth to the team a link to Facebook. In Spain, prehistoric man horse. Today we use Arab is strong and hardy and In their day, the Lusitano Andalusians, Sorraias, As- Horse of Europe.” London, NJ (173.95). feel that has to leave us as three finishes at Beekber- with Ringo and Zeppelin,” left behind many cave to describe a specific they do well with modest became known as the son turians, and a few ponies. J.A. Allen, 1986. gen and Aachen. Add this he said. But first, four-in- Photo above: Chester We- paintings. Two types of breed that did not exist in feeding. of the wind. The cavalry These animals were not Hendricks, Bonnie. “Inter- landmark 10th consecutive hand’s newly-minted ‘per- ber and his team on their true wild horses have classical times. mounts the Romans bred always of the highest qual- national Encyclopedia of national title and Weber’s fect 10’ is judging, October way to a tenth National been identified from Another type of Ibe- in Iberia traveled with ity, and only the toughest Horse Breeds.” University 2013 campaign is sure to 10-13 at the Shady Oaks Four-in-Hand Champion- these paintings, but only The Spanish horse has rian horse has existed them throughout their could survive the arduous of Oklahoma, 1995. go down as one of the CDE in Lodi, CA. ship. (Photo courtesy of one resembles a tarpan. traditionally been used for many centuries. It empire. Many of them ocean voyage. From the is- greatest ever. Chester Weber.) One is a pony with a dish for war, for hunting, for comes from Asturia, in were stallions and they lands, they spread all over face and a round eye. The bullfighting on horseback, the northwest corner of may have been used North and South America modern garrano pony of and for cattle work. These Spain. Asturians are not to upgrade the native with Spanish settlers. Portugal resembles these tasks require a high degree war horses, but gaited breeds. Many were stolen by vari- paintings. The other type of agility. Today the ones horses who amble under ous indigenous tribes or Hay Bank Seeks Donations is a small horse with an from Spain are usually their riders. The Celtic During the eighth century, escaped into feral herds. The Minnesota Hay support responsible almond shaped eye and called andalusians, but pony may have been the Spanish were fighting Judging from the modern Looking for Bank, a food bank horse owners. In addi- a straight or convex nose. their registry in Spain is interbred with the Sorraia off the invading Moors. To criollo breeds of South for horses begun tion to an extensive ap- It is similar to the tarpan for the purebred Spanish to create the Asturian. defeat them, the Spanish America, they may have by the Minnesota plication process, on-site and thought to be the horse. The Carthusian is At a later time, some An- had to use a fighting style received fewer Andalu- a career? Horse Welfare Co- visits, reference checks, dalusian blood that demanded an ex- sians there than we did in alition, is seeking veterinarian checks, and may also have tremely fast, handy horse. North America. funding. follow-up phone calls are Human Views and Equine Behavior: been intro- The invasions began in part of the due-diligence duced to give 710 A.D., and the Moors When the Europeans Based on a success- activities. Self-Fulfilling Philosophies and them more brought many horses from began arriving to North ful model used in height and North Africa with them. At America, they found other states such as “We expect high hay Communicating with Horses refinement. that time, the Arab breed these horses and began Michigan and Or- prices may, unfortunate- had barely been estab- crossing the right types egon, the Minneso- ly, be the ‘new normal’,” www.jladendorf.com Over the cen- lished so the invaders with imported European Want to ta Hay Bank works states Bettison. “This turies, horses rode barbs. For traveling horses. 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