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Inspired by horses and people Volume 35 · Number 9 · September 2012

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perspective CONTRIBUTORS More than just a horsemanship camp

exceptional instructor and has as Doug stepped into our to TWO-BITS FROM A an amazing program — Training personally show us how to do it, our TWO-BIT COWBOY through Trust. I learned so much horses knew it was “ on.” Craig Couillard - Editor it was hard to absorb it all, but He was not physically rough fortunately I returned home with with our horses as some can be. his DVD collection. It’s no fluke he’s His method of earning their trust had the privilege (and I don’t won five Trainer’s Challenges (plus changed things almost immediately, use that word lightly) to attend a his kids have won five more). and it was quickly evident to us and Glen Stewart travels exten- 5-day horsemanship camp with The liberty training was incred- our horses who the trusted leader sively conducting clinics and I colt starting sessions, and also Doug Mills out in Kamloops, B.C. ible. I had no idea how connected I was. offers Camps and a 3 month this summer. To say it was interest- could be to Mercedes without any But there was still more to Doug Horsemanship Course at his ing would be a disservice. Inspiring… form of physical attachment. than that. As I drove home, I real- home The Horse Ranch. He Doug Mills and Craig Couillard. yes. Possibly transformational. I could spend a lot of time and a ized that here is a man that lives rides 30-60 client horses per In one of my previous columns, bunch of words trying to describe his Faith. Not all preachy but just year, including young horses, I stated I knew enough about what I learned, but I would only end quietly leading by example, much and donkeys, rabbits and goats. It’s restarts, challenging horses, horsemanship to know I don’t know up confusing myself… and you. like he did with our horses. not for their enjoyment but for their and foundation training. Glenn much. And that’s after nearly 30 Doug’s obviously extremely Every meal he led us in a short many visitors. is a former Champion of the years in the saddle. knowledgeable… and an excellent grace. Some may think “big deal” but It’s seems as though this is a Cowboy Up Challenge at the Mercedes is a five-year grulla QH and patient communicator. With to me it was further confirmation of mission for Doug and Lynette, and Calgary Stampede and was filly of mine that was rescued at a only seven students, we had lots of his western values and roots. when I asked her about it, she was chosen as one of the Canadian horse sale as a yearling. I’ve done all quality time with him. There were people camped at his quick to confirm they feel this is representatives in the 2012 of the foundation work on her, and But there is more to him than ranch that have had some tough their purpose in life. In this self- Road to the Horse. except for a couple of weeks with being an excellent horseman and luck thrown their way so Doug and centred culture we live in, it was a trainer, I’m the only one that has clinician. There is something about his wife Lynette allow them to park refreshing to see how much they ridden her. I must admit, rolling the man that draws you in. their RVs and help out. Some stay a give… day in and day out. In the into Kamloops I was feeling pretty As an editor, I’m always encour- few weeks… some a few months. end, isn’t that what we are here to good about me and my horse. aging our writers to find that And kids… they flock to this place do — help others? I’ve been to clinics and seminars, emotional connection between in droves. Yes, it’s about the horses, I’m sure the day-to-day grind and hung around with a suspect man and horse. Doug Mills takes but what are horses without good wears on them, and they have their bunch of cowboys. But Doug Mills that connection to a higher spiri- people? The two neighbour boys are moments. But for this two-bit humbled me… not intentionally, tual level that is hard to put into in there every day… just to hang out cowboy, their commitment and but humbled me about the fact that words. and help. I know people who would service to others was not lost on me. I’m not as good as I perhaps thought We would stumble around in his be irritable with all the kids, but not Nor was the blessing I’m sure they I was. arena or round pen with our horses, Doug, his family, or his staff. receive by giving so much. Thanks Jody Seely was born and Doug Mills is just simply an trying to get it right. But as soon They have dogs and cats, horses for a great week. raised on a farm west of Nanton, Alberta. She grew up on a horse, loved to ride, and dreamed of being a barrel goings on racer. That dream ended when her family moved away from the farm life. Recently Jody made her way ‘back in the Notes from the field saddle’ after not having done it for over 15 years. It was like Snapshots from our field editors “coming home.” Jody is the Morning Show Announcer on 99.7 Sun Country radio in High River where she lives there with her husband Bryce and son Kaiden.

 Irvine Tack and Western Wear near Crossfield, Alta. had some Kelly Sidoryk is a long-time  really great visitors in August — the Cooper families. These children Horses All Editor, Craig Couillard (bottom right) attended the five-day horse girl from Lloydminster. lost their fathers to a horrible plane crash last year. Canadian Doug Mills Horsemanship Camp in August near Kamloops, B.C. Also in the She ranches with her family Cowboy Country Magazine put up a Facebook auction to raise camp were (back row, l to r): Karen Chobotar, Jessie Wallis, Lynette Mills, and enjoys riding, writing, Doug Mills, Garth Mulholland. Front row (l to r): Alison Kosic, Montana money for these families. Irvine’s donated a full year of clothing to photography and meeting Weaver, Rachell S. Trudel. the kids. Talk about giving back!! new people. She recently joined forces with a friend to horse expo develop KT & Company, which organizes unique local events including the Cowgirl Yoga Retreat, the Harvest Festival Saskatchewan Equine Expo grows for 2013 (local food event), and the he Saskatchewan Equine Expo, to be held Sask., and one other to be announced. Horses will vendor lounge. An extra day has been added so the Inspiring Women Conference. February 15-17, 2013 in Saskatoon will again be provided by John & Bernice King of Dia- show will now be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can also follow her on her blog — cowtrailsandponytales. include new and exciting events, skilled mond K Ranch at Corning, Sask. Due to the overwhelming response in 2012, the T wordpress.com. participants in the Trainers Challenge, and an Educational seminars will be presented by the Equine Extravaganza program will be now be fea- expanded trade show. Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the tured on both Friday and Saturday evenings and 2013 will introduce Canada’s Cow Information Theatre located in the trade show will include a Parade of Breeds; demonstrations Horse Competition. This three-day competition complex. Another new program for 2013 will be from feature clinicians; and many other attrac- BEHIND THE COVER will include reined work, herd work, fence work scheduled, guided tours of the new Equine Centre at tions that will celebrate the diversity of the equine and will be one of the features of the two evening the WCVM. Registration will be limited and partici- industry in Saskatchewan. Front cover photographer Equine Extravaganzas. Participants will be com- pants will be required to pre-register for the tours. For further information on Saskatchewan peting for prizes, cash, and the championship title. Due to the overwhelming response from trade Equine Expo, please call the Agriculture Depart- Thank you to Barbara Glazer for this Dale Clearwater from Hanley, Sask. will return show exhibitors, another 17,000 sq. ft. of display ment at Prairieland Park (306) 931-7149; email month’s cover photo of Les Timmons to defend his 2012 Trainer Challenge title and will space has been added to allow for larger indoor dis- [email protected]; or visit our competing at the Canadian Supreme compete against Clint Christiansen from Bracken, plays as well as extra food and beverage areas and a website www.saskatchewanequineexpo.com. in 2009. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 5 OUT FRONT

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Stories from People who Live, Work and Compete with Horses

horsewoman Doris Fenton — 98-year old cowgirl Alberta rancher nears her centennial and has no plans to ease up

WOMEN OF THE WEST Personal profile

By Kelly Sidoryk

he is one truly amazing lady. Doris Fenton is 98 and until S just a few months ago was still riding. A broken hip (non-horse accident) had her off the horses for awhile but she is just waiting for the go ahead from her doctor to mount up again. The first thing she said to her doctor after surgery was, “Will I still be able to ride?” He assured her she could in the fall. Doris, who lives near Irma, Alberta, says for her learning to ride was much the same as learning to walk. They were both so long ago she doesn’t remember the first time. She was born in 1914 and her father farmed with horses. She remembers often going into their barn full of draft horses. Her dad bred the mares to whatever stal- lion came down the road. She recalls even at that time wondering how the offspring was going to turn out and thinking about bloodlines. “I had no brothers, so my dad let me do most things. We had no Shetland ponies or light horses, so we broke calves to ride. My sis- ter and I made special with bits. We even rode the calves to the neighbors. It was bareback as we were not allowed to ride in a saddle until we were 12,” she reminisces. The same rule was passed on to her own children. Doris recalls harrowing 100 acres with a team, actually eight horses abreast. “I was 11 or 12 years old and school was out and I was in bare feet. We just rode what we had and trained what we needed,” she says. In the early ’40s, buffalo were cleared out of the park near Wain- wright and ranchers could lease ground to put up hay. Doris and her new husband, Stuart, went on the project right after getting home PHOTOS: SUBMITTED from their honeymoon. They needed six horses and it was riding with his mom when he was house, as well as looking after the Her horses were good walk- Another time they were moving a motley crew. Doris recalls a really about five and rode constantly with cattle. “But I did hate housework,” ers, with a loose rein. She would cattle up the road. Near the end she old mare with bad breath. “She likely her while growing up. she admits. go for miles and miles at a travel- stepped off to visit with a neigh- had bad teeth. There was a good old He recalls a time when he was out Neighbours and friends were ling trot, not posting. She rode bour. The neighbour boy stepped on saddle horse, but he had never been riding with his mom on a horse the always dropping off horses for straight legged and always sat her horse to finish up but the horse driven. Also a miserable grey mare neighbour had given him. Part way Doris to ride. She often rode stal- deep in the saddle. Doris rode fired him off, so in her ’80s, Doris that reared and a good little horse out they went through a hornet’s lions. One was a palomino named with a loose rein before it was got back on and finished the move. on the end. I had to use these to nest and Al got bucked off and broke Navaho. “He was hard to manage popular. She was not on their head Al says his mother has ridden drive. They were not used to working his arm. But his mom did not think it around other horses but he was an and they knew what she wanted. hundreds of horses over the years, together nor had they been used on was that bad so they kept riding for excellent horse,” says Doris. She would find their comfortable but Doris counters, “That’s not that type of equipment.” the rest of the day and rode home in Al tells another story. “We had spot and they would give her the that many.” She adds, “All the good The hay fields were 30 miles from the moonlight with the coyotes fol- just imported a bull from England best of their abilities. horses just happened to me. I never home and after it had been put lowing. They discovered when his and he got on the fight. Mother was Al remembers coming into the went out and bought a horse or up and stacked, the hay had to be arm had swollen up the next day that riding a horse named Velvet that house and seeing Doris with her looked for one. They were given to hauled home. It took two to three it was definitely broke. was good looking but liked to buck. foot up on the counter. When asked me or born on the place.” weeks to put up and the newlyweds Fentons had Horned Hereford cat- The bull hit Velvet in the chest who what she was doing she said, “Just “This living old is not what it is stayed there. tle and the horses played an impor- started bucking. Mother came off want to make sure I can still get my cracked up to be. You do things you “We had no tent but an old tarp tant role on the ranch. Doris took but landed on her feet.” foot in the stirrup.” should not and I have outlived all we had found on the highway and a over the cows in the spring when the Al talks of his mother having Doris never broke a bone until my school and horse friends,” says horse hide, with lots of hay to sleep others started doing the farming. such good hands and a good feel she was in her 80s when she broke Doris. Daughter-in-law Lori says, on. The mice and frogs travelled In addition to the children, they for the horses and their abilities. her collar bone. She was on a black ”She never wanted to outlive her over us at night,” she tells. always had hired men and she had “She could make them believe, three year old and they were sorting mind.” And she definitely has not. Doris and Stuart had five chil- 10 people around the table for three feel important and build their pairs in an old slough bottom. The She is also back in the saddle. On dren. Al is the youngest and he was meals a day. She did all the others confidence so they could do any- horse got into some wire and Doris August 10, 2012, Doris Fenton, at born when Doris was 43. He started things associated with running a thing,” he says. ended up in the cattails. 98 years young was riding again. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 7

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Rene Hicks and Team Canada : win European tournament It’s a real racket on borrowed horses

YOUNG GUNS Up and coming stars

By Heather Grovet Galahad, Alta.

his past July, 21 year-old Renee Hicks flew to T to compete in a European polocrosse tournament. - crosse, an equestrian that is relatively uncommon in Canada, has been compared to hockey on horseback, and requires a rider with strong skills in the saddle and good racket abilities. And how did Team Canada do? They won the event, with the final game being against Team France, which hadn’t lost a game in the previous two years! Hicks grew up in the Millarville area where she became immersed in polocrosse at an early age. “When I was a toddler my par- ents tried the sport and really enjoyed it,” Hicks says. “I started playing when I was 13. My sister and I were also involved in Pony Club but my father told us ‘We won’t be going to horse shows all the time; instead we’re going to do our horse activities as a family.’” “Polocrosse is a terrific game and more horse people should con- sider trying it,” she continues. “It’s fun and addictive, and you Members of the Team Canada Polocrosse team in action prior to going to France. photo: Denis Cave don’t have to spend a lot of money

to get started in the sport. And had never played polocrosse best of all, it’s an excellent family before, but instead were activity because people of all ages mounts. Horseball is a sport that can play together. For example, is big in France; they play using a the Canadian team that went to modified soccer ball.” France included my older sister, “You’d be surprised at how easy Kayla, and my cousin, William it is to desensitize a horse to the Horne. But that isn’t all — my swinging racket,” Hicks contin- mother went as a spare, and my ues. “The most challenging part is father was the coach!” teaching your horse to gallop with Horses of all breeds can com- the group, and then stop while the pete in polocrosse. Hicks notes the others run past.” majority of Canadian competitors Team Canada went to France are mounted on Thoroughbreds. a week before the competition, “My family really appreciates which allowed them time to pre- the Thoroughbred’s speed and pare their borrowed horses for the endurance,” Hicks says. “At polo- upcoming tournament. “We rode crosse tournaments you’ll play twice a day all week,” Hicks says. twice a day all weekend on the “Luckily all our team had experi- same horse, and most other breeds ence training horses, and had good can’t take that level of work. We racket skills to start with. purchase our horses off the track, “I missed my own horses,” Hicks looking for specific bloodlines and admits. “Yes, I’m competitive, and STEEL BOARD FENCE STEEL BOARD GATE horses that haven’t been raced I like to win, but my horse is more much. On the other hand, I played important than winning. When  Strength and Durability.  Hinge-less Design. polocrosse in Texas for a year, my horse is responsive and turns   Long Lasting and Maintenance Free. Leveling Mechanism. and there most competitors were and stops exactly when I ask, I’m  Cleverly Designed and Easily Installed. riding Quarter Horses, so breed happy even if the game didn’t go  Horse Safe. choice is obviously a personal pref- perfectly. That’s one of the inter-  Eco-Friendly. erence.” esting things about polocrosse. The Canadian team did not take Some competitors enjoy it for their own horses, but instead com- the racket skills. Others enjoy it peted on borrowed mounts. “It because it gives them a purpose was interesting, to say the least,” when riding. Hicks explains. “We’re used to “I think I’ll be playing polocrosse Thoroughbreds, but in this case for a long time,” Hicks concludes. Call us today to discuss your fencing needs at 403-888-2546 we were mounted on Henson “I play , but it just doesn’t horses, a small draft breed similar compare. For me polocrosse is or visit our website at www.verofencing.com to Fjords. And to make things even more than a sport, it’s a lifestyle, more challenging, those horses and I love it!” HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 9 PROFILES

endurance raCing Endurance training pays gold Sixteen-year-old Jessica Yavis wins team gold at the North American Young Rider Championships in Kentucky

The gelding tested the family to attend. That won’t happen in YOUNG GUNS when he arrived in Alberta. “He France.” Up and coming stars was very dominant and cranky,” “Often Sheiks will come to Yavis said. “And he had no endur- the bigger North American FEI By Heather Grovet, ance; we could only ride a short dis- endurance races,” Yavis con- Galahad, Alta. tance and he’d play out. But even tinues. “If they really like a then he had something special horse, they’ll try to purchase it. ast time you went for a trail about him. Now we have a great Recently a Sheik approached me ride, how far did you travel? bond. Jahlad might still be tem- and asked about Jahlad. I know L Five kilometres? Ten? peramental, but he’s a one-person they pay very well, and we could Well, 16-year-old Jessica Yavis horse, and that person is me.” use the money, but I turned them of Winfield, Alta. just returned Yavis rides six to seven days down. It would be impossible to from endurance racing in the North a week, year round, only stop- replace this horse.” American Young Rider Champion- ping when temperatures drop Yav i s t h a n k s E n d u r a n c e ships at Lexington, Kentucky. She dangerously low. “Several times Canada, Endurance Riders of and her Arabian gelding, Jahlad, a week we’ll ride 17 miles,” she Alberta, , team rode 120 kilometres (75 miles) in says. “Other days we’ll go only manager Maura Leahy, and vet- seven hours, winning team gold with 10. We’ve been working on speed erinarians Deanna Spiker and two Ontario youth, Lee Hutton and training lately, so we’ll canter Glenn Sinclair for their support Emma Webb. most of that distance. On average at Young Riders. Yavis is an experienced competitor, it will take an hour and a half to go “I never could have done this riding in her first race at age eight. “I 17 miles.” without all these people’s assis- rode one of my mom’s horses — a This was the second year that tance,” she says. “I love endur- big Morgan gelding called Mike,” she Yavis and Jahlad have competed ance racing. I don’t have to wait says. “We raced 35 miles. It was fun, in the North American Young all day for a two minute round of and I’ve been competing ever since. In Rider Championships, which also or a 17 second bar- the last few years I’ve attended about include the disciplines of dres- rel run. Endurance racing lets me Jessica Yavis with Jahlad at the final vet check at Young Riders 2012 eight races a year, with most of those sage, show jumping, and spend a lot of time with my horse in Kentucky. Photo credit: Mike Tomlinson. being here in Alberta.” reining. so it’s the perfect sport for me.” Yavis’s main mount is 10-year- “We had to travel alone to Ken- old Jahlad, a straight Egyptian tucky since the rest of the endur- Arabian with a very desert-y ance team was in eastern Canada,” appearance. The family acquired she explains. “We took our truck the 15.2 hh grey gelding when he and horse trailer, but it was still was three, but it wasn’t love at an expensive trip due to fuel and first sight. hotels.” “My mom had a friend in Ontario Yavis has qualified for the World who had raised this horse, but Endurance Race in France next couldn’t sell him,” Yavis explains. year, but isn’t certain how she will “Actually he was sold three times, pay her way unless she can get but each time he was returned. funding or a sponsor. Jahlad was mean; he could bite and “Last year the World race was kick. Finally the owner offered him in the United Arab Emirates and for free to mom, if we’d pay for his the Sheiks there paid the expenses shipping.” for every rider in every country INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET HORSE SALES REGULAR th HORSE SALES Thursday Sept. 13 nd Tack @ 5 pm Horses @ 7 pm Saturday Sept. 22 @ Noon DWIGHT UNSTAD PRODUCTION SALE REGULAR Friday Sept. 21st CATTLE SALES Tack @ 5 pm Horses @ 7 pm on Wednesdays

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BREEDER GRIEVING Alberta breeder seeing spots Appaloosa breeder does not take any short cuts when it comes to breeding program

says, “It is an extremely smooth and A BREED APART comfortable gait to ride. Horse breeder profile “When you are involved with pro- ducing a colour breed, it is always a By Robyn Moore challenge to be able to produce those Calgary, Alta. coloured babies,” says Linda, “and those babies must also have all the “ o for your dream... do not other required characteristics: good die wishing you had done dispositions, good conformation, Stars Wild Fire (named to commemorate things.” These were the athletic, etc. They must be complete G the wild fire at Slave Lake which was words of advice given to Linda happening when he was born), non- packages.” Hokanson by her father, Art Allen, shuffler 2011 colt and sold as a stallion Linda is most proud of consis- who passed away in April, 1994. prospect, fifth generation Appaloosa tently being able to produce qual- That same year Linda and her to Appaloosa bred, Stars Fim Koppur X ity coloured foals. Another high husband Lynn founded Starmyri Pratt Double Secret PHOTO: SUBMITTED point for her is the selling of a colt Appaloosas. Linda says, “We looked to Greece, “Stars Red Hawk was the Greg Alexander’s calm, competent personality enhances his natural ability in at many, many farms before finding The breeding program is focussed first horse to be exported to Greece handling all animals, especially horses. PHOTO: SUBMITTED ‘our’ place!” on increasing the Appaloosa genet- from Canada,” she says. Starmyri Appaloosas is located ics in the stock. Linda says, “We are Growing up with horses her on a quarter section of land located striving to reach purebred status, whole life since her father was an northeast of Edson, Alta. When which requires eight generations of outfitter, Linda’s dream horse has they first purchased the land, there registered Appaloosa to registered always been Appaloosas. She says, was only a house and one shed on it. Appaloosa breeding. We are now “As far back as I can remember, “Our first project was to fence a 10 producing five generation foals. having Appaloosas was a dream I End of life acre area for the horses we already This process takes a long time to had, especially black leopards.” She owned (that were boarded out in achieve!” is currently living her dream in an Hinton), then a barnyard area.” Starmyri Appaloosas has two stal- abundance of spots. Starting out with “Mighty Red” lions — Stars Fim Koppur and Star- business a 1984 registered Appaloosa mare, walker. They also keep a number of Robyn Moore is the Manager of Horse Greg Alexander develops company to help they began building their breed- broodmares. Industry Association of Alberta. If you ing herd almost as fast as they were “Most of our breeding stock are own or know of an exceptional horse horse owners through that difficult decision building fences. three and four generation App X breeding operation, email rmoore@ The first few years were a lot of App,” Linda says, “We do not out- albertahorseindustry.ca, and we’ll chose OUR WAY OF LIFE and especially horses, and some- hard work, but Linda kept at the cross at all to any of the acceptable one that stands out from the herd to how, that connection has always dream. Linda and Lynn’s son Joe and breeds (Quarter Horse and Thor- feature each month. Making a living with horses felt most acute when a horse daughter Kristin were involved in oughbred) in our program but do itself feels it’s in trouble. 4-H and Linda pursued becoming a accept them from outside clients.” By Cindy Bablitz “Many of the horses I’ve come Certified Horsemanship Instructor. Linda says, “All of my herd but Sponsor of Calgary, Alta. to assist at the end of life seem A Breed Apart Linda and Lynn also host Euro- one, are either already registered almost drawn to me. Even when pean students during the summer with Colorado Ranger Horse Associ- here are certain caregivers I’ve never met the animal before, months through Internex Ranch- ation or in the process of being regis- in this world who in spite they’ll nudge my hand to be Stay program who help out with tered. All are also registered with the T of their deep compas- touching their head, or move chores and training. In addition, Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada.” sion and gentle spirits, most of their body to be near me, even they also have two Green Certificate The breeding program also strives us wish we never had to meet... when they’re clearly in a lot of Equine Technician students helping to produce horses with a smooth but when we find ourselves pain. It’s not like they’re just on the farm. gait called the Indian Shuffle. Linda facing the difficult decisions and looking to be petted... it’s deeper tasks associated with the end than that.” of a life, there’s nothing any of Greg tells the story of one of us need more than the kind of his own. Hi-Hog Farm & Ranch Equipment Ltd. benevolent caregiver that is Greg “I had a horse for years that Alexander. had a terrible knee, but he was The Outstanding Brand “In the 30 years I’ve been a big old tough rope horse and 1974 2012 in the , I never never let that knee get him down. planned that my job would one He was a spirited horse... the day be assisting people and horse that if you looked away for their horses through the end a minute, he’d be gone. He was of life process,” explains Greg, terrified of needles and would founder and sole operator of Just pull back — to the point of hurt- Passing, a horse transport and ing himself — to get away when bereavement service providing he saw one coming. But one day dignified, compassionate and I went by the pen and I could see respectful handling of all that that spark in him was gone... the Beautiful, safe, solid and secure. One piece welded stall frames. remains at the time of a horses spirit, the soul... all the life had death. drained from his eyes. He knew it “It’s important and fulfilling was time to go, and I could see it and meaningful service, and I too. When it was time for him to don’t know how to explain it: be euthanized, he didn’t flinch. I there’s a draw for me to do it.” kinda knew he wouldn’t. 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DRESSAGE Fancy Pants dreams of Olympics Joni Lynn Peters and her Red Deer-bred horse Travolta finish top 7 in Canada for dressage team

foaled there in July of 2000. grooming and nutrition. She was some of the world’s best, as well venues, the world class footing, HORSE HEROES Canadian registered awarded the HCBC Athlete of the as working with classic master the dinner parties, the big name Profiles of exceptional horses Travolta is by Dutch Warmblood Year award for 2011. Ernst Hoyos and team coach trainers and riders present and stallion Ferro and out of the Land- The past year has included com- Markus Gribbe. mingling was both memorable and By Robyn Moore wind II mare Lurosa. Joni pur- peting all around North America, And Travolta loves his job as a overwhelming.” chased him the 2003 Canadian including California, Florida, dressage horse. Spectators and And now, she says, it’s good to fter first being featured in Warmblood Fall Classic Breeders Ontario and Kentucky. Joni com- his fans have affectionately nick- be home. “I will take some well- this column in March 2011, Sale in Olds. “It was love at first ments, “The value of this winter named him “Mr. Fancy Pants.” deserved down time — training A Travolta and his owner sight,” says Joni. She knew she for myself and my horse Travolta For Joni, the experiences of this without the immediate pressure of Joni Lynn Peters have been train- had to have him, placed the win- was incredible. There is no doubt past year are almost indescribable: showing.” ing hard and been rewarded for all ning bid, and brought him home in my mind it will be a boost to our “There was tremendous exposure, their efforts. to Armstrong, B.C. continuing competitive career, as experience, education, and atmo- If you have or know of a horse hero, tell This last year has been a whirl- Joni trained and developed Tra- we look forward.” sphere the entire winter season. us why, send us a photo and each month wind for Joni and Travolta. They volta from a three year old young- The experience added to her One cannot imagine, or totally we’ll feature a horse that stands out from are both back from a successful ster into an international Grand expertise as a rider and a trainer mentally rehearse this without the herd. Robyn Moore is the Manager of winter tour competing in Florida Prix star herself by personally han- in many ways through train- having been there, I believe. The Horse Industry Association of Alberta, as a declared Canadian Olympic dling all training, conditioning, ing and competing alongside tangible pressure, the crowds, the email [email protected] athlete. Joni and Travolta were included in the top seven in Can- ada to await notice of final dres- sage team selection for the Olym- pics. Only five horse/rider teams went to London. While not quite making it to London, being short listed for the Olympics is a huge accomplishment. “It is what I have worked toward all my life and yet was still a unique and profound experience,” says Joni. “It is one thing to train, and to compete at Grand Prix, it is quite another to do this amongst Olympic contenders in an Olym- pic year at Olympic selection tri- als. Simply to have qualified for this privilege was an accomplish- ment I am proud of. To be com- petitive while there was a great boost to my confidence. I have known my horse Travolta is a good one; to have this confirmed at this level by finishing top seven in the nation means a great deal.” Travolta was bred in Alberta at Bosch Farms in Red Deer and

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Profiles and insights into the world’s top show jumping competition

nation’s cup Olympians to compete at Spruce Meadows Masters Fans invited to show their support for Olympic show jumping riders from all over the world

By Wendy Dudley Priddis, Alta.

how jumping fans will have a chance to cheer on and support Canadian Olympic riders when they return to Calgary to compete at the Spruce Meadows Masters STournament, Sept.5-9. Canada will be one of several teams com- peting in the $350,000 BMO Nation’s Cup, one of only two held in North America and the only Nation’s Cup held in Canada. Team members were not yet named as of press time, but the Maple Leaf contingent will no doubt include some of the Olympians who jumped to a fifth-place finish in London only a month ago. And how about the British? They have entered a team since the first Spruce Meadows Nation’s Cup more than 35 years ago, and this year they won the Olympic gold medal for the first time in 60 years. What a perfect addition to Spruce Meadows’ celebration of the Diamond Jubilee and its close ties to the British Monarchy. All class entries were still being finalized, but it’s a sure bet that Canada’s Ian Millar, who turned in his best Olympic perfor- mance ever with a ninth-place finish, will be there aboard Star Power. This is a chance for the public to applaud his record-breaking 10th . And Tiffany Foster, formerly of B.C., will certainly appreciate the support after her controversial disqualification that continues to make the news. Foster was devastated

Eric Lamaze rode Derly Chin in the London Olympics. It is expected he will now ride for Canada at Spruce Meadows, after initially threatening to pull out because of lack of support in protesting the disqualification of Tiffany Foster at the Games. Photo by Wendy Dudley

when the FEI ended her Olympic dream by declar- dressage horses and sires of Olympic show jumping ing her horse Victor unfit for competition because champions. of a superficial nick above his hoof. To see the sup- Sunday’s $1 million CN International Grand port of a packed grandstand would go a long way in Prix, the richest show jumping event in the world, bringing a smile back to her face. will also include a lineup of Olympians from around On Friday, Germany’s magnificent Celle stal- the world. lions will be featured during the Mercedes-Benz Watching the world’s top riders compete for After being disqualified at the London Olympics because of a scratch above her Evening of the Horse. Blessed with incredible such a large cash prize is like watching an Olympic horse’s hoof, Canada’s Tiffany Foster would appreciate a heartwarming welcome temperaments and athleticism, the Hanoverian round, as riders scale huge jumps and burn up the home when she returns to Canada to compete at Spruce Meadows in September. stallions are the result of selective breeding over turf in hopes of hitting the podium for a gold, silver Photo by Wendy Dudley generations, as they evolved from farm horses to or bronze medal.

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olympics Olympic riders shut out Equestrian events marked by heartbreak and misfortune

By Wendy Dudley here who are not up to riding at an Priddis, Alta. Olympic Games, but no one is say- ing that is unfair on their horses,” f there was a London heart- he told reporters. “The system break hotel for Canadian eques- killed us.” I trians, it must have been full. But no one questioned the wor- From the controversial disqualifica- thiness of the British win, as the tion of Tiffany Foster’s horse Victor team turned in three clear rounds in in show jumping to the spectacu- a jump-off against the Netherlands lar falls in eventing to the sudden who took silver. Saudi Arabia came spooking of David Marcus’s horse third and Switzerland was fourth. It Capital in dressage, riders had more was the first show jumping gold for than their share of misfortune at Britain in six decades. the 2012 Olympics. With the team event out of the But, in the end, the Canadian way, that left Millar and Lamaze show jumping team placed a to move on for the final rounds of respectable fifth, and veteran rider individual competition. Ian Millar turned in his best indi- Collecting 12 faults on Derly vidual Olympic performance ever, Chin landed Lamaze in twenty- placing ninth on Star Power. ninth place, but Millar turned in But Tiffany Foster’s dashed his best-ever Olympic performance, Olympic dream still has riders fum- taking eight faults to place ninth on ing. By now, everyone knows that Star Power. His previous top Olym- Foster, originally from B.C., was pic ranking was in 2000, when he robbed of her chance to compete in placed thirteenth in Sydney. the Olympics when the FEI ruled “My mare is tired,” Lamaze told her horse Victor wasn’t fit to jump Ian Millar rode Star Power to a ninth place finish in the London Olympics, his best Olympic performance ever. Photo by Wendy Dudley CTV. “She has jumped a lot of big because of a scratch on his left front courses here and she hasn’t a lot of leg, just above the coronet. But the second round was a huge Lamaze, the 2008 Olympic gold compete without a fourth rider, experience. I did not wake up this That left only three riders on the and technical course, with Lamaze medalist, gave it his best, but his meaning there was no drop score. morning imagining myself on the team to fight for a medal, and con- and Henselwood picking up a com- horse Derly Chin is only nine years And Lamaze threatened to boy- podium so I am not too sad.” sidering all the horses were young bination of 17 faults. Millar had old and was asked to step up to the cott future team events, unless the Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat won with limited international experi- only one rail down. plate earlier than intended. national equestrian federation took gold, Gerco Schroder of the Nether- ence, it was an amazing feat that Henselwood, of Oxford Mills, Millar, competing in his tenth a stronger stand in support of Fos- lands took silver, and Ireland’s Cian Eric Lamaze, Ian Millar and Jill Ont., admitted she wished she Olympics, was a strong contender ter. O’Connor claimed bronze. Henselwood were able to place fifth. could have jumped better to make from the get-go, riding Star Power. “I am ashamed of our sport. This Within moments, Millar was After the first round, Canada was up for losing a team mate. While her Over two rounds, he collected only is a complete miscarriage of jus- suggesting he was ready to prepare carrying five faults (Lamaze had a horse George is a superb jumper, he four faults. tice,” he said, noting the FEI veteri- for the 2016 Games. “If Star Power single time fault, Millar was clear has plenty of attitude and is a diffi- All team members were vocal nary exam of Victor failed to check wants to go, he cannot go without and Henselwood had four faults). cult horse to control. about the difficulty of having to for soundness. “There are people me,” he said. “So I will go.”

her majesty All the Queen’s Horses Spruce Meadows celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee

By Wendy Dudley obsessed with horses, especially on the polo credits Her Majesty in his best-selling book, Priddis, AB field. And the Queen’s granddaughter, Zara The Man Who Listens to Horses, for much of Phillips, recently competed in eventing at the his success. She endorsed his gentle train- ecked out with hundreds of maroon London Olympic Games. Her fifth great- ing methods after he worked with her race Diamond Jubilee banners, Spruce grandfather, King George III, established the horses. D Meadows honoured Queen Elizabeth Hanoverian, the same breed showcased by As honourary commissioner of Canada’s II’s 60 years on the throne with much pomp Spruce Meadows in its horse program. Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Queen Spruce Meadows is decked out in Diamond and ceremony during July’s North American In 1990, Her Majesty attended Spruce Elizabeth II has particular admiration for the Jubilee banners, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Tournament. Meadows’ inaugural Queen Elizabeth II horses used in its Musical Ride. During her 60-year-reign. Photo by Wendy Dudley Representing the Queen, Alberta Lt.-Gov. Cup, with Spruce Meadows’ co-founder reign, the RCMP has presented the Queen Donald Ethell attended the Queen Elizabeth Marg Southern serving as the Queen’s Lady with four horses, including Burmese, a black II Cup grand prix, arriving in a horse-drawn in Waiting. The Queen was presented with mare that became her favourite mount In 1988, marking the RCMP’s 125th anni- carriage just like her Majesty did when she Wigwam, a black Hanoverian gelding. in the Trooping of the Colour, her annual versary, she received a horse she named Saint opened the inaugural jumping event in 1990. Spruce Meadows continues its Diamond birthday parade. Burmese was trained to James. More recently, in 2009, she received Many may wonder why Spruce Meadows is Jubilee celebration with British Day held dur- accept a , as that is the riding style George, named in honour of her grandfather such an obvious monarchist, but the focus of ing the Masters Tournament this September. preferred by the Queen. She rode her for 17 King George V. The gifted horses undergo the facility is the horse, and when it comes to Crazy about horses since she was a little years, from 1969 to 1986. In 1987, the mare extensive training, preparing them for equines, the Queen is a huge fan. girl, Queen Elizabeth received her first pony was retired to Windsor Castle. A statue of cannon fire, pipes and drums, and massive Her Majesty kicked off her Diamond at age four. Its name was Peggy, a Shetland Burmese also stands outside the legislature crowds. They also must learn to stand still for Jubilee celebrations in Britain by attending pony presented as a gift from her grandfather in Regina, sculpted to celebrate the Queen’s hours. the Epsom Derby. And there isn’t a day that King George V. Today, her stables still house visit to Saskatchewan during its Centennial The RCMP also have been on the receiving goes by that she doesn’t scrutinize the Racing a number of mounts used for riding and for year in 2005. end, accepting in 2002 an Irish Post, as she has bred and raced Thorough- pulling carriages. She also selected a horse while visiting called Golden Jubilee. Referred to as “the breds throughout her 60-year-reign. She also owns and breeds Thoroughbreds, the RCMP Rockcliffe Stables near Ottawa in Queen’s horse,” the mare performed in the She is also the patron of several equine many that have won races. In 1954 and 1957, 1973, the 100th anniversary of the RCMP. Musical Ride for two years. charitable organizations, including the Brit- she was listed as one of Britain’s leading race She named it Centenial (sic). Burmese and It’s not just this year that there is an ambi- ish Horse Society, Fell Pony Society, Shire horse owners. In 1977, she enjoyed a number Centenial were the chosen mounts for Presi- ence of Royalty at Spruce Meadows. The Horse Society and Thoroughbred Breeders’ of wins by the filly Dunfermline. To date, she dent Reagan and the Queen when they were King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and Her Association. has had 19 Royal Ascot winners. photographed riding together at Windsor Majesty’s Household Cavalry serve as honour Many members of the Royal family are Horse trainer and author Monty Roberts Castle. guards at all major tournaments. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL · september 2012 15

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SPECIAL FEATURE the masters at Spruce Meadows

EXCEPTIONAL HORSES trade show SIEMENS Presents the Celle Stallions Equi-Fair Aristocratic stallions are known for their elegance and athletic prowess and Life- By Lisa Murphy, Ian Allison trade and the safety of a region — and Wendy Dudley in that era horses were utilized by many industries that they are no style Show he magnificent Celle Stal- longer involved with today — and Hundreds of products lions are returning to George II requested that Eng- showcased at Spruce Meadows T Spruce Meadows! lish Thoroughbred stallions be A rare sight for those residing introduced into the bloodlines of outside of Europe, these aristo- heavy “coldblood” farm and mili- By Lisa Murphy, Ian Allison cratic stallions are known not tary horses. and Wendy Dudley only for their elegance and equine The history of the Celle Stal- perfection, but also their athletic lions is that of the Hanoverian hat’syour style? Whether prowess and innate show jump- breed, a warmblood horse with you live in the country or ing skill. a natural balance and a graceful W the city, are looking for that It’s been several years since sense of movement. The Celle perfect gift, ride horses competitively the stallions’ last sold out per- Stud book is one of the oldest in or simply enjoy all things horse related, formances at the Masters, and existence, tracing the Hanove- Equi-Fair and Lifestyle at Spruce Mead- their impressive display of musi- rian breed’s development from a ows has something for you. cal dressage, taking place daily German work, carriage and mili- The Equi-Fair is one of the larg- in the International Ring, has tary horse to today’s high perfor- est equine trade shows in Canada. become a spectator favourite. mance horse. Occurring annually during the Mas- The beauty and elegance of the Refinement is maintained ters Tournament, it features over horses, along with the pageantry through infusion of Thorough- 100 exhibitors and is well known as and skillful horsemanship of the bred, Trakehner and Anglo-Ara- a shopping destination for a diverse riders, make their presentation a bian and other respected blood- and unique range of products. spectacle not to be missed. lines. Hanoverians dominate the Recently Spruce Meadows added a These handsome stallions competitive field and are new element to the Masters formula will be making the journey from recognized as one of the premiere — Lifestyle. This creates an exhibi- Historic Celle Stallions to entertain Friday night at the Masters. Get your the Hanoverian State Stud in breeds for dressage and show seat early as their performance sold out the last time they were at Spruce tion that appeals not only to horse Celle, Germany. This facility was jumping. In 1975, Spruce Mead- Meadows. photo: spruce meadows lovers, but to anyone looking to be founded in 1735 by the order of ows became the first facility in inspired by the many facets of acre- George II, King of Britain and Canada to establish a Hanoverian and are performance tested for are pleased to present the Celle age, rural, cultural and contemporary Elector of Hanover. Although breeding program. their jumping and dressage abil- Stallions during the Masters living. Exciting and diverse vendors it was established by this royal With pedigrees stretching ities, as well as their disposition. Tournament. They are certain have offerings for the discerning visi- decree, the stud has always been back to the founding of the When they turn eight, they to mesmerize Masters audi- tor, featuring landscape design, out- exclusively for the improvement Hanoverian State Stud, the are reassessed for their ability to ences with their quadrille dres- door living, recreation opportunities, of . Celle Stallions are bred to the pass along such qualities to their sage, executed with precision and and much more. At the time of the creation of highest standard. At age two, offspring. Such rigorous testing pride. For a full schedule of per- Another important element is an the State Stud of Celle, it was very they are selected for their con- ensures that only the top stallions formance times, visit any of the artist showcase featuring twenty plus important to keep up the quality formity, movement and free- are bred, making them breed Spruce Meadows’ information artists from different disciplines. If of local stock. Well bred horses jumping ability. A year later, ambassadors. booths on the grounds or www. you are looking for the perfect piece could have an impact of both the they undergo intensive training Spruce Meadows and Siemens spruce meadows.com of art to complement your home or office decor, this is the place to best of the best start! Equine portraits, pastoral farm scenes, landscapes, bronze sculptures and photographs will all be on display within the Equi-Plex. Outfitting your barn? You can find Battle of the the latest up-to-date innovations in livestock supplies, mini-barns, rub- ber flooring, trailers, fencing, shelters horse breeds and stall matting. Four-member team must Wondering if you are aware of the compete in jumping, driving, best methods of horse care? Equi- , and trail course Fair can help you find farrier suppli- ers, custom saddlery, supplements, By Lisa Murphy, Ian Allison grooming tools, clippers, therapy and Wendy Dudley products, vaccination information, leg wraps, boots, head protection gear o define what makes a breed of horse and — of course — nutritional treats. exceptional, many different aspects The all-new Equi-Fair and Lifestyle: T need to be considered. Is it just speed, an exhibition guaranteed to provide or speed and agility? Is it endurance and something for everyone! strength — or is it the indefinable combina- tion of all of these desirable traits? The TELUS Battle of the Breeds tests horses Deb Clary and TLR Night Image helped Team Morgan to a first place finish at the 2011 Telus Battle of the (in some cases ponies) and riders in many dif- Breeds. photo: spruce meadows ferent areas of skill — and up to ten breeds will vie to see who can boast that they are the most After the finish line, an optional bonus teams to navigate many different types of versatile breed of all. Even though the Battle is obstacle awaits. If it is jumped successfully, obstacles of varying point value (based on considered a friendly fight for bragging rights, bonus points will be given; if not, points difficulty). How they are completed and the none of the teams would ever say that it is not a subtracted. This additional jump adds an order it is completely up to the team. serious competition once on course! exciting element to the event, as a competi- With such challenging tasks as requir- Ten four-member teams will take part in tor’s placement can change drastically in a ing a horse to drive, jump, race and bunt a the battle’s five different events: Compulsory brief moment. monolithic inflated TELUS ball between goal Skills, Jeopardy Jumping, Precision Driving, Precision Driving tests both speed and agil- posts, it’s no wonder the Battle of the Breeds Barrel Racing and . Two riders ity: competitors must navigate a course of 20 has become a fan favourite! from each team compete in each event, with obstacles successfully and in the time allowed. The teams competing this year are Paint, points awarded according to placement. Rid- Barrel Race brings manoeuvrability and Connemara, Arabian, Shetland Pony (2011’s ers must be well versed in both Western and speed into the challenges. With competitors fan favourite), Quarter Horse, Canadian Horse, English disciplines. Every event will present moving around barrels at high speed, they Pinto and last year’s top three winners Team different challenges to the horses and riders. have to use extra care not to knock any bar- Morgan, Team Appaloosa and Team Saddle- Compulsory Skills tests the athlete’s ability rels down. A barrel down would mean a five bred (first, second and third respectively). to ride and/or drive basic skills like walking, second penalty, and the competitor with the With events running Thursday through trotting, cantering, loping, stopping and back- fastest time wins. Saturday of the Masters, spectators will have ing up. Jeopardy Jumping ups the ante with Trail Riding, the last and most complicated ample opportunity to cheer on their favour- PHOTO: SPRUCE MEADOWS a set jumping course that competitors must event, usually provides the opportunity for ites. It’s anyone’s guess who might be the vic- navigate within a given timeframe. one team to pull ahead of the rest! It requires tor of 2012’s TELUS Battle of the Breeds! HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 17

SPECIAL FEATURE the masters at Spruce Meadows

legend Super horse’s record unbeatable Hickstead’s record at Spruce Meadows will be honoured in special ceremony at Masters

By Lisa Murphy, Ian Allison time the next Olympic quadren- than at Spruce Meadows. At and Wendy Dudley nium passed, the stallion would be Spruce Meadows alone, through retired to stud at the age of 16. seven seasons commencing in eptember 12, 2011 and the The 2012 London Games were 2005, his resume is impres- reigning Olympic Cham- never really in the plan for Eric sive enough to merit Best Horse S pions had just laid claim to to defend his title with Hick- consideration — out of 77 FEI their second CN International stead. But seemingly Hickstead competition starts he scored a title on the final day of the Spruce defied time, getting better with remarkable 20 wins, 50 top three Meadow’s Masters. Eric Lamaze age. Championship medals at the finishes, two CN International and Hickstead were continuing Rolex World Cup Final and World titles and an unprecedented to show the world that they were Equestrian Games were compli- four victories in the ATCO Power deserving of their lofty perch atop mented by countless FEI competi- Queen Elizabeth II Cup, includ- the Rolex FEI World Ranking. tion victories and FEI Grand Prix ing the 2011 title. Rarely in the history of the titles in Rome, La Baule, Aachen, November 6, 2011, marked a jumping sport had a combination Wellington and Spruce Meadows. tragic loss for our sport with the overcome the long odds of long In 2010 Hickstead was awarded passing of Hickstead. One will term success in a manner that Best Horse at the FEI World never know what might have been could be compared to Eric and Equestrian Games in recognition in the summer of 2012. Hickstead. Less than two months of his perfect week. What one does know is that if later the story, which seemed big- Best Horse. These are lofty you were ever fortunate enough ger than life, came to a tragic end. words. But if ever they might to see Hickstead and Eric Lamaze On November 6, 2011 the apply they might well apply to enter a stadium, pick up the canter remarkable combination jumped Hickstead, and not just over the and master the most demanding their final round together in the five days of the 2010 FEI World tests in international show jump- Rolex World Cup of Verona (ITA). Eric Lamaze and Hickstead bid a eerily final farewell Equestrian Games. ing, you were fortunate enough Immediately after crossing the at last year’s Masters photo: spruce meadows In his career he constantly to be treated to a special chemis- finish line Hickstead suffered a seemed to be punching up a try of horse and rider, working as fatal aortic rupture. Hickstead was and athletes were dealing with lacked the scope. He lacked the weigh division and delivering vic- one, defying the odds, and soaring gone and the world of show jump- the loss of a sport icon that had stride. What he didn’t lack was tories against other remarkable where no one believed they ever ing collectively went into mourn- seemed invincible. quickness, carefulness, or heart. horsepower of his time. Horses could. If you experienced this you ing. With the arrival of the new After winning Individual like Authentic, Sapphire, Arko, experienced a moment in sport The passing of Hickstead millennium, Eric Lamaze had Olympic Gold and Team Silver Cumano, Flexible, Presley Boy and you should always remember and brought with it an outpouring of acquired the little Dutch stallion for Canada at the 2008 Olympic Shutterfly were a few of the nota- cherish. emotion on a global scale. From somewhat as an afterthought. As Games, Hickstead’s star just con- ble challengers of his era. A special ceremony to honour Verona to Toronto, from Geneva a young horse, Hickstead had been tinued to rise. Ironically on the Those victories were delivered Hickstead will take place on Sun- to Wellington to Spruce Meadows, overlooked many times by many heels of his Olympic victory, Eric and revered in stadiums around day, September 9 at the Masters at fans, organizers, sponsors, media horsemen. He lacked the size. He was pretty confident that by the the world — but nowhere more Spruce Meadows.

olympics Lamaze outraged over disqualification Equine Canada re-issues statement about Tiffany Foster in hopes of changing EFI rules

By Wendy Dudley Lamaze had called Foster’s dis- Priddis, Alta. qualification “a joke,” and his deci- sion to drop out of team events ric Lamaze usually makes would have included the Nation’s headlines in the show jump- Cup at Spruce Meadows, to be held E ing ring, but in the last Sept. 8 in Calgary. month, he made them in the sport’s “The system just killed us. It’s a political arena. And he may have terrible system,” said Lamaze, who earned a medal on that podium. was a member of the Canadian Mentally tough, Lamaze has Olympic team that placed fifth, rid- always marched to his own drum- ing with the disadvantage of only mer, and he did it again following three riders, with no drop score. Eric Lamaze threatened to quit riding for Canada over lack the disqualification of his student His outrage was followed by a of support for disqualified rider Tiffany Foster. photo: wendy dudley and stable trainer Tiffany Foster, piece in the Globe and Mail national whose Olympic dream was crushed newspaper, written by Akaash welfare into disrepute, and dem- response from Equine Canada a protocol, and that the Canadian when her horse Victor wasn’t Maharaj, the former CEO of Equine onstrated a willingness to make its “public obscenity.” team’s vet felt Foster’s horse was fit allowed to compete because of a Canada. He stated that while the most important rules the enemies “In response,” Maharaj stated, to compete. superficial scratch above his hoof. regulations about hypersensitivity of the most basic standards of jus- “Eric Lamaze... chose to announce If a review does follow as a result Outraged by the lack of support are legitimate, their application in tice,” Maharaj wrote. that he will never again compete of Lamaze’s threat to quit riding from Canada’s equestrian federa- Foster’s case was “absurd.” “How is such a state of affairs under Equine Canada’s authority, for Canada, then he may leave yet tion over what Lamaze believed was Maharaj did not mince words. He possible? The FEI regulations state unless the federation reverses its another huge and lasting hoofprint an injustice and improper interpre- noted there was no evidence to indi- baldly, “there is no appeal against position. This is more than a fight on this sport. tation of the FEI rules, he threat- cate the horse was in any distress, the decision of the Ground Jury over the treatment of a single ath- Equine Canada president ened to boycott riding on any Cana- yet Foster was punished by being to disqualify a horse for abnormal lete. This is more than a struggle for Michael Gallagher has indicated dian team. expelled from the Games. The FEI sensitivity.” There is explicitly no the future of equestrian sport. This that Lamaze is comfortable with He told reporters he was had acknowledged that Foster did remedy for those who have been is a battle for the values, the hon- the new statement, so fans should offended by Equine Canada’s (EC) nothing wrong. treated unjustly; there are no conse- our, and the very soul of our coun- expect to see him in the Interna- original statement which said it “By wrapping indefensible deci- quences for those who wield power try’s national sporting system.” tional Ring at Spruce Meadows. It appreciated the FEI’s hypersen- sions in the false flag of horse wel- capriciously. And power without In response to such pressure, took guts for him to speak out and sitivity testing protocol. Lamaze fare, the FEI has done more than accountability inevitably invites Equine Canada reissued a state- risk backlash, but then he didn’t expected more support against the wrong individual athletes. It has abuse,” he noted. ment, stating it felt there should get to where he is in the sport by FEI decision. brought its commitment to horse Maharaj declared the weak be a review of the hypersensitivity being timid. 18 HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM

SPECIAL FEATURE CANADIAN SUPREME

The inside scoop on Canada’s western horse event

TOP COMPETITOR All-round JIM ANDERSON: horseman Competition will be tough at the Canadian Supreme, Canada’s biggest reining show

By Heather Grovet Galahad, Alta.

“ grew up roping and working cows on my parent’s ranch,” Jim Ander- I son of Strathmore, Alta., says. “But my introduction to reining came when I was a teenager. When I was 18 I spent the summer in Saskatchewan, learning how to build bits and spurs with Jim Hyde. Jim was also a horse trainer, and he gave me some lessons on a nice little reining horse. That kind of hooked me. I was interested in starting colts and horsemanship, and I could see that reining would be a way for me to advance my skills.” Anderson has been competing in reining at the Canadian Supreme for over ten years now. “My first real success at the Supreme was on a horse called Smart Little Checkers,” Anderson says. “I trained her from start to finish, and as a three-year-old she won the Limited Open and the Open To The World, earning us over $21,000. It was a really great feeling to do so well on a nice young horse.” This year Anderson will be taking two client horses to the Supreme. “I’ll be showing Brassy, a sorrel AQHA filly, for Dale and Joy Reed,” he says. “I have high hopes for this little mare; she’s a big stopper and I really like her. Plus, she’s out of Brassy Merit, our stud, and that makes her special to me. I’ll also be taking Katie, a bald- faced red dun daughter of Gunner. Katie is another really nice mare. We were Reserve Champion at the Spring Classic this year.” Anderson enjoys competing in reining, but he also enjoys the process of starting young horses. “After three months I normally have a good feel Jim Anderson, shown here doing a “liberty slide,” believes the key to being a well-rounded horseman is to learn from a multitude of disciplines and trainers. for each horse as an individual,” he SUBMITTED PHOTO says. “I look for a young horse with a lot of turn, a great stop, and a lot of try. That type of horse just naturally CHAMPION wants to stay with me, and he’ll nor- “After three months I normally have a good mally make a great reiner.” feel for each horse as an individual. I look for Anderson raises some of his pros- Cowboy Up Winner pect, and purchases others. When a young horse with a lot of turn, a great stop, selecting a reining prospect, Anderson and a lot of try.” Jim Anderson is not only a top reiner, he’s also an experi- looks for a horse with a nice top line,  JIM ANDERSON enced Cowboy Up Challenge competitor. “Two years ago low neck, and a lot of reach. “Pedigree I saw the Calgary Stampede’s Cowboy Up Challenge and is important when you look at young- thought it looked fun and exciting,” Anderson says. “I went sters,” he explains. “If both their sire home and started working my horses on the necessary and dam were good horses, then most skills.” Anderson must have done something right, because likely they will be, too. On the other horse. When you train your horse at the Supreme. It shows them what this year he ended up as Cowboy Up Champion winning hand, there are some horses with liberty, he’ll learn to look at you as a well trained horse is capable of against talented horse and riders from all across North incredible pedigrees that never work the leader — he’ll trust and respect doing.” America. out and others with poorer quality you, while wanting to be with you. “The Canadian Supreme is the “It takes a special horse to be successful in Cowboy Up,” Anderson explains. “They need to be athletic, but more than pedigrees that can really succeed. I’ve For example, when I walk out to my biggest show for reiners in Canada,” that, they need to be tolerant and kind. We expect them to found you’ve got to be willing to give pasture, my mare trots up to me, he concludes. “There you’ll get to run hard, jump through obstacles, pull a scary object, and them all a try, and see how they do.” and then I can her to the barn, see the cream of the crop. When then wait quietly while we stand on their backs to open a Training and competing in rein- away from the rest of the herd, with- you watch a class, you’ll see how mailbox!” ing aren’t Anderson’s only equine out a or lead rope. That type willing a good reining horse can be. “Reining and Cowboy Up have several things in common,” interests. He also hosts riding clinics, of relationship can benefit horses in He must do all his manoeuvres with he continues. “For example, in both disciplines horses score shoes a few horses each day, com- any discipline.” little or no resistance. He’ll run as higher if they perform with a soft, willing manner. Also, petes in extreme trail, and even has “It’s the same thing with rein- fast as you want, then lope as slowly Cowboy Up patterns often call for lead changes, or spins, an interest in working with horses at ing,” Anderson says. “You might as you need. He’ll spin with cadence and a reining horse knows how to do these properly.” liberty. not want to compete in reining, but and speed, and it will be pleasant “Good reining skills also allow me to be faster than “You can learn something from the skills you learn there are helpful to watch. The good ones can turn, other Cowboy Up competitors. Others have to lope up to great horsemen in every discipline,” to all equestrians. Training a horse and they can also slide to a stop. At an obstacle, slow to a trot, finally stop, and then work the he says. “For example, you might to perform at that level would be the Supreme it isn’t unusual to have obstacle. With my finished reining horse I could run to the not think you’re interested in liberty a good goal for anyone that rides. horses slide twenty feet, or more.” obstacle, come to a sliding stop, and be finished our task 30 training, but liberty work can really That’s why I think almost every Wouldn’t you like your horse to be seconds before the others.” improve your relationship with your horse person can enjoy reining at able to do the same? HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 19

SPECIAL FEATURE canadian supreme

artisan Saddlemaker knows his suspenders Bob Hickman makes saddles, chaps, silver bits, and yes, buckaroo suspenders

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By Cindy Bablitz This fully carved Alberta Rose saddle is Calgary, Alta.. This picture is our Canadian made saddle from the Calgary Stampede. Bob truly a work of Western art, with 66 Alberta Hickman’s throwback saddle to 1912 is a Visalia 3-B saddle to commemorate roses within the tooling which includes he person you want design- the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. This is Bob Hickman’s first Fleming sterling silver Conchos to for the saddle he has made since moving to Okotoks Alberta in March of this year. “I am flower centers. This saddle is being sold for ing and making the tools you honored to have been selected as an artist’s during this milestone of Canadian $9000.00 dollars with the serial number need to use is a person who T Bob Hickman. photo: submitted history.” photo: submitted of 12422-1. photo: submitted needs to use the tools you’re buying. “I was born and raised on a cattle ber 23-29 at the Westerner Park in That alone takes 14 pounds off the who’s proud to show others that he we were rated first. I was kind of ranch on the Snake River in Colfax Red Deer, Alta. total weight of the saddle.” really is the actual working person proud of that,” he grins. Washington,” says Bob Hickman, “I started my shop in Colfax in Bob won the honour of partici- behind the solid, quality products “It was kind of a feather in my founder of Hickman Saddlery, “And 1987, and when I married my wife pating in the Western Art Show- that are growing into a world class hat! that’s how I got started working Tara five years ago, and she took case at the Calgary Stampede line of working horse gear. “There’s something to be said for with gear and making gear.” over the marketing, the business centennial and built a saddle on Along with the famous Hickman working horse gear that’s made by Bob’s a man who knows what just exploded,” Bob beams. site during the exhibition. He’ll be saddles, the hand sewn chaps, a somebody that’s used it, and knows gear works well on a working Hickman Saddlery is perhaps bringing some of that showman- great assortment of tack, rawhide what it’s all about. Even the very ranch, because he’s spent a life- best known for their carbon fibre ship to the Canadian Supreme too, goods, silver bits, spurs, and con- best craftsman might not make the time working with the gear he still saddles, bullet proof and light- but with chaps. chos, another infamous line out of very best working horse products if uses every day. Hickman Saddlery weight and made with an innova- “I’ll be at the Supreme with my Hickman Saddlery is their line of they don’t know the gear intimately is one of the vendors showcasing tion of Bob’s design. sewing machine, making custom cowboy buckaroo suspenders. from really using it.” the kind of working horse gear that “You can drive over a Hickman order chaps right there on site “Our suspenders were rated num- To meet Bob and Tara, make your makes the Western Lifestyle Show- saddle with a truck and not wreck throughout the show.” ber one for service and durability,” way down to the Hickman Saddlery case at the Canadian Supreme so it,” says Bob, with just a trace of Bob’s a man who really knows says Bob. booth at the Canadian Supreme renowned as the all-things-west- cowboy pride, “And we incorpo- the gear he makes, he knows from “I didn’t even know there was in Red Deer this month. Or surf to ern shopping opportunity not to rate a cable for the latigo instead of firsthand experience why he makes such a thing as a rating program for www.hickmansaddlery.ca, or phone be missed. The event runs Septem- the traditional metal plate rigging. it the way he does, and he’s a man suspenders, but, there it was, and 403 938 2818.

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SPECIAL FEATURE canadian supreme

Past champion chomping at the bit Heather Baumgardner enjoys the speed and challenges of Working Cow Horse at Canadian Supreme

By Heather Grovet husband, Heather started her Mor- a prescribed pattern). “It takes a lot Galahad, Alta. gan stallion on cow horse as well. of riding and practice to compete in “What most people don’t realize is cow horse,” Heather says. “My Eng- eather Baumgardner that some of the old Morgan blood- lish friends compare it to three-day enjoys spending time with lines were really cowy,” Heather eventing, with the challenges of H both her husband and her says. “My stallion and I enjoyed preparing one horse for three very horses, but it was the difficulty of ourselves and were able to get the different tasks.” combining the two that started job done. But there were some limi- The couple hopes to show several her down the path to competing in tations; Morgans just don’t have horses at the Supreme this year. “If working cow horse. the ideal hindquarters for the hard everything goes as planned I’ll ride “I grew up in the city of Regina, stops and turns.” Eddies League, a four-year-old sor- but was always horse crazy,” she Before long Heather and Darren rel AQHA gelding,” Heather says. says. “When Darren and I got purchased an Appaloosa cow horse “I’ll also compete on Meradas Star- married, we wanted to live in the prospect of their own, and then in let, a three-year old Quarter Horse country. Once we bought our the following years a number of gelding. Darren will ride Bo Jangles acreage, we just had to get some young Quarter Horses followed. Boon, a five-year-old bay roan mare.” horses, and things snowballed The couple looked for prospects The bay roan mare, nicknamed from there. Before long Dar- that were athletic, built correctly, Sally, is a family favourite. “Sally is a ren was , and I was good tempered, and from a sire and great little horse,” Heather explains. involved in reining and cutting dam they knew. When their first “She’s sweet, willing, very athletic on a Morgan stallion called Ida Ho youngster was three they competed and good on the cows. And she’s a Cocoa Ron. Soon we were going with him at the Canadian Supreme. real people’s horse; she loves to be different directions, and I never “The Supreme was great,” Heather around us.” saw Darren anymore. It was obvi- says. “And we haven’t missed a year The mare did come with her 2011 Canadian Supreme champions Heather Baumgardner (left), mounted on mare ous we needed to find an equine since we started.” share of challenges, though. Bo Jangles Boon, who were Non-pro Derby Champions. On the right is her husband sport we could both enjoy.” The Baumgardners compete as “When Sally was three we had Darren Baumgardner, mounted on Mr Blew Boon, who were reserve Champion In the early 2000’s Darren leased amateurs but they train their own an unfortunate episode when Non-Pros. The two horses are half siblings out of Mr Roan Freckles, and were bred an Appaloosa from Thunderstruck horses, a challenging task since the working a buffalo,” Heather says. by Bob Butz of Stony Plain, AB. photo: barb glazer Ranch and began competing in sport of working cow horse involves “Many cow horse trainers work working cow horse. He was imme- three diverse skills; dry work (rein- buffalo since they stay fresh much seem to help much,” she says. “But watch because it’s different every diately hooked on the sport. Want- ing), herd work (cutting), and fence longer than cattle. But this spe- I knew Sally could do it, so we kept time,” she says. “If they get a fast ing to spend more time with her work (working a single cow through cific buffalo was a bit aggressive. going. And eventually things began cow and can handle it, they’re It got behind Sally and charged to turn around. Last year Sally going to earn a big score, or it can her. This is the sort of thing you was four, and we had an excellent quickly go downhill — you just “My English friends compare cow want to avoid, especially with a year — we were even the Non-Pro never know. Saturday night at young horse, but I figured she’d Derby Champions at the Supreme! the Supreme is especially excit- horse to three-day eventing, with soon get over it. But after that Sally’s turned out to be a great cow ing. They turn up the tunes, the the challenges of preparing one everything in the pen was a big horse; she’s a pretty mover in our dirt gets flying and the crowds are horse for three very different tasks.” deal to Sally. We had a really tough dry work, and bang on when we go pumped. I think that’s what the three-year-old year.” down the fence.” audience really appreciates when – Heather Baumgardner But Heather had faith in the Heather encourages specta- watching cow horse; there’s the mare, and persisted. “We paid for a tors to attend the event at the speed and the challenge of han- 1/6_10,16X15,25 10/03/12 17:41 Page 1 lot of entries, and at first it didn’t Supreme. “Cow horse is fun to dling what comes their way.”

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NOW IN CANADA! A Supreme best up for sale revolution Top cutting, reining, and barrel prospects on the block at Western Horse Sale This year, some 65 head of bringing three well bred horses GOING DOWN THE TRAIL cutting, reining and barrel rac- for the sale, and a partial dispersal Places and events of interest ing prospects, along with brood- for Northern Star Quarter Horse in horse mares and ranch horses will be Ranch from Lannie and Louise By Cindy Bablitz showcased under the gavel of Dan Chernipeski of Rocky Rapids, Skeels. Alta.,” explains Elaine. t’s looking to be a good year “We pride ourselves on conduct- Hiner’s horses being offered fencing! for hay. And a bumper crop ing the auction in a large sale ring are 12-year-old High Brow Cat, I year for feed is a good time to that accommodates cutting and a show mare with an NCHA buy a new horse! reining demos... and that tends to lifetime earning of $50,000, “Holding the Western Horse Sale platform the quality offerings we 10-year-old champion cutting in conjunction with the Canadian consign,” says Elaine. mare sired by Master Merada, in Supreme means we tend to attract One of those offerings is a con- foal to Hydrive Cat and two-year- a good number of quality consign- signment from Gary McElroy old cutting prospect sired by Hes 1/6_11,43X5,55 17/06/12 19:55 Page 1 ments,” explains Western Horse of Rimbey, Alta., a yearling filly A Peptospoonsful. The North- Sale Co-ordinator Elaine Speight. from the daughter of Playgun and ern Star Quarter Horse Ranch Crowds are usually pretty tight semen from Texas-based Quar- consignments being offered are for the annual Canadian Supreme’s ter Horse Sophisticated Catt, a three-year-old Smooth As A Cat NOW IN Western Horse Sale, this year being famous cutting horse boasting gelding, being trained by John CANADA!A revolution conducted on Friday, September $192,507 in lifetime earnings. Swales of High River, Alta., two- HorseGuard Bi-Polar electric tape 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Westerner Park “This little filly’s been nomi- year-old Meradas Money Talks needs no grounding so it's in Red Deer, Alta. 2012’s incom- nated to the Canadian Supreme, mare in training with Dale Clear- in horse fencing! ing roster of quality stock is sure the Breeder’s Invitational, the water from Hanley, Sask., and HorseGuardCanada’s Bi-Polar safe, electric all-season tape needs no grounding to once again attract passionate National Cutting Horse Asso- three yearlings. so it's Canada’s safe, all-season fencing solution. Askfencing for our free manual solution. on our website. attendance... and bidding. ciation (NCHA) Superstakes, the The entire listing of horses Ask for our free manual on our website The event is one of the most Augusta Stakes, The Bonanza and you’ll see auctioned this month www.horseguard-canada.ca attended horse sales in western Can- the National Reiner’s Breeders at the Canadian Supreme’s 2012 www.horseguard-canada.ca1.800.817.69.30 ada. “Spectator attendance at the Classic (NRBC). Western Horse Sale can be viewed sale really is overwhelming, standing “We also have Diel and Jessica online in the catalogue at www. room only,” Elaine continues. Hiner of North Powder, Oregon TheWesternHorseSale.com. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 21

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cutting Kevin Baumann high on adrenaline rush Red Deer horseman’s unusual start in the sport of cutting takes him to the Canadian Supreme

By Heather Grovet back to Alberta. Still we’re now having broke horse just makes them tired Galahad, Alta. seller’s regret. His colts are just get- and sore.” ting into the cutting pen, and they’re “I really enjoy taking our young evin Baumann of Red Deer, turning out really well. They’re ath- horses to the events,” Baumann Alta., became involved in letic, good looking and strong. Many continues. “Years ago I was tempted K cutting in an untypical cutters are breeding smaller sized to take them a bit too soon, and it way. In 1988 he watched a few cut- horses, often with small feet, and that was no fun thinking ‘Oh boy, can ting competitions, grew interested concerns me a bit. Lil Pepto Pistol is we get through this run?’ Now in the sport, and purchased an good sized, and we think that will help we’re careful to wait until they’re AQHA yearling filly. Next Baumann keep his foals sound as they compete. ready, and we only take the really bought every cutting DVD and book We’ve kept some life-time breedings good ones, anyhow. That means I available, and began training that to him, but now I think we should can relax and enjoy them. Cutting young horse himself. have kept the horse himself!” should be enjoyable. I like to watch “If you asked me now I wouldn’t Baumann keeps his contact with the young horses advance, and rid- recommend beginners start that the yearlings to a minimum, basi- ing them is a real adrenaline rush!” way,” Baumann says. “Instead I’d cally halter breaking them and then Baumann has been a long time suggest they purchase a horse that allowing them time to grow up. fan of the Canadian Supreme. has already earned money in the “When they turn two we send them “The Supreme is the best show in cutting pen. Then they should take to Jamie Dodds, a young fellow up Canada,” he says. “The only thing that horse to the trainer and learn north for two or three months,” I’d change about it is the size of what to do with it. Instead I did it all Baumann says. “When they come their cutting pen. I’d like to see it myself, and it was the difficult and Kevin Baumann has been enjoying cutting horses since he competed with his first back to us we start working them, a bit bigger so the cattle don’t feel expensive way to learn the sport.” mare in 1990. photo: submitted and basically getting them more as though they’re under too much But in spite of the extra chal- broke. They won’t compete until pressure when we work them.” lenges, Baumann’s method seemed Canadian Supreme. “We’ve raised The couple will be competing on a they’re three, and many can go on Baumann recommends horse peo- to work. In 1990 that first horse some of these horses ourselves,” pair of three-year-old geldings out of to long careers in the cutting pen. ple take the time to watch the cutting won the Non-Pro at the Canadian he says. “And others we purchased Lil Pepto Pistol, a stallion Baumann I have one cutting horse that’s 11, classes at the Supreme. “Notice what Supreme! as yearlings. I look for horses with owned for several years. “It was chal- and he just keeps getting better those horses do when the rider puts Since that time Baumann has good breeding, conformation and lenging making ends meet breeding, and better as he ages. But we don’t his hand down on the horse’s neck,” continued to cut, training his own trainability. Some prospects don’t so we decided to sell the stallion at overwork our broke horses. At that Baumann says. “The rider leaves the horses. He and his fiancée, Michelle, work out the way we hope, but often the Billings Horse Sale,” Baumann point in time they only need to cut control to the horse, and it’s amazing plan to bring three three-year-olds the really good ones just stand out explains. “We got a decent price for once or twice a week, because they how they do their job. I think more and two four-year-olds to this year’s from the crowd.” him, and even better yet, he came know their job. A lot of work on a people should try the sport.”

The Largest and Most Attended Horse Sale In Canada! OTHER EARLY CONSIGNMENTS: CAT N PEPPY ‘04 sorrel mare Sire: High Brow Cat (High Brow Hickory) Dam: Tari San Peppy Star (Peppy San Badger) A very pretty, well trained “Cat” mare! Big stop, bright on a cow! Leonard McCullough, Mornville, AB.

Selling some of Canada’s finest performance horses and prospects! Friday, September 28th at 6 pm at the Westerner Show Grounds in Red Deer, AB.

MERADA CEE ‘02 sorrel mare Sire: Master Merada (Freckles Merada) Dam: Sneakin Cee (Maxi Lena) Well trained show cutting mare, In foal to Hydrive Cat Diel and Jessica Hiner, North Powder, Or.

Held during the Canadian Supreme Show and Trade Fair Sept. 25-29th. CATTY JEWEL ‘00 sorrel mare Early Consignments featuring: The Partial Dispersal of “Northern Star Sire: High Brow Cat (High Brow Hickory) Quarter Horses” of Rocky Rapids, AB. www.northernstarquarterhorses.com Dam: Clarks Jewel (Clark’s Doc Bar) NCHA LTE $50,000, Champion Cutting mare NORTHERN DUAL CHECK ‘11 sorrel gelding NORTHERN LITTLE DOC ‘11 sorrel gelding Diel and Jessica Hiner, North Powder, Or. Sire: I’m Counting Checks (Smart Lil Ricochet) Sire: Kit Dual (Dual Pep) Dam: RHL MS Double Pep (Dollys Little Peppy) Dam: MS Peppy Lena (My Own League) The dam has produced offspring with NRCHA earnings in Top Cutting Bloodlines! Nominated to Cutting Breeders excess of $48,000.Canadian Supreme Eligible! Invitational for 2015. Canadian Supreme Eligible!

NORTHERN SMOOTH CAT: ‘09 bay gelding NORTHERN MERADAS ‘10 bay mare NORTHERN ROYAL CAT ‘11 brown gelding Sire: Smooth As A Cat (High Brow Cat) Sire: Meradas Money Talks (Freckles Merada) Sire: Smooth As A Cat (High Brow Cat) Dam: Rose Holly (Mr Play Holly) Dam is a money earner Dam: BP Lucky To Get Even (Get Even) Dam: Rose Holly (Mr Play Holly) in Cutting/Reining Cow horse. Showing in 2012 Canadian In training with Dale Clearwater, and a half sister to a Bred to be a Cutting Horse! Dam a money earner! Supreme by John Swales! money earner in NRCHA. Canadian Supreme nominated! Canadian Supreme Eligible! MACS DRY BETSY ‘01 sorrel mare Sire: Quixote Mac (Doc Quixote) Check the online catalogue at Dam: Betsy Dry Doc (Dry Doc) NCHA Cutting earnings in excess of $8,000. 2007 Bonanza Am. Reserve Champion. Very Solid! thewesternhorsesale.com Herle Holdings, Medicine Hat, AB. for complete sale listings. 22 HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM

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trainer Former champion far from the Grave From Peppy San to Doc O’Lena’s Request, Art Graves has competed on and trained some of the best cutting and working cow horses in the game

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? “I was breaking their two-year old colts,” explained Graves. “Mr. Catching up with heroes of the past CN Woodward was purchasing well- bred quarter horse mares, to estab- By Dianne Finstad lish a broodmare band.” Red Deer, Alta. But every horse program needs a top stallion at its base, and Wood- inning a major title at an ward found that in Texas, in the event as prestigious as stallion Peppy San. W the Canadian Supreme “I worked Peppy San in the win- is a highlight for any horse trainer. ter months as a four-year-old, For Art Graves, excelling at the and showed him the next spring,” Supreme was part of a storied Graves recalled. “He was a very good career in the horse business, which cow horse, and is probably one of included being one of the Cana- the top sires in Canada. He was dian riders of the legendary cutting good to work worth.” horse Peppy San. Peppy San ended up returning Graves was born in Hythe, Alta., to Texas and his original trainer, but raised in B.C. He showed an Matlock Rose, who had a stellar early knack for working with ani- show career with him, including a mals, especially horses. In the National Cutting Horse Association 1960’s, he took on a training posi- world championship. Peppy San’s tion at the famed Douglas Lake accomplishments earned a spot in Cattle Company in B.C. There he the AQHA Hall of Fame. worked under Jim MacDonell, con- “This was the beginning of my sidered the forefather of cutting career training horses,” said Graves. horse trainers in Canada. “In the winter of 1966, I went south to enhance my training skills.” Winning it on the fence, Art Graves takes Docs Sweet Yucca to the 1980 Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship at the Canadian About then, Graves’ talents with Stakes and Futurity in Claresholm in a memorable run. PHOTO: SUBMITTED a horse also caught the eye of the 1965 Calgary Stampede Queen In 1977, he won the class Velvet Boots, Magnolia Sun, Magno- “Everyone thought he was crazy, Donna Israelson. on a horse called Just Fine, when lia Bar Maid and Cotton Ginny. but the reindeer are a very nice “I had a horse at the Pinebrook the show was in Claresholm and The working cow horse events are animal. The people line up to see Stables outside Calgary where he called the Alberta Stakes and Futu- demanding for young horses, incor- them,” added Graves. was working, and I was impressed rity. Then in 1980, he claimed the porating elements of reining, cut- While spending their early years with what he was able to do with Open Snaffle Bit title on Doc’s ting and fence work. The fence work in several B.C. locations, the Graves a horse,” smiled Donna, who’s Sweet Yucca, owned by Gerald and involves one-on-one interaction family eventually moved to Black been Mrs. Graves for 45 years Charlotte Porteous of Crossfield. with a single animal, and includes Diamond, where Art did some work now! “I had high hopes, because I plenty of turns. It can get western, wrangling for movie sets, and even Art and his bride set up their knew I had a nice horse, but I was and that suited Art Graves just fine. training dogs for movie work. He business in B.C. and still a little nervous. It was my “I liked the fence work,” he com- also judged at horse events. it was in those years that Graves first big win.” mented. “There was a lot of action, While Graves left his formal train- competed in what is now the Cana- Graves also had success with especially if you have a horse that ing business after 30 years, he’s by no dian Supreme. horses he owned and trained, such as can go down the fence and rate a means fully retired. Even while win- cow, and circle with it.” tering in Arizona, he’s usually had But Graves also shone in the several young horses he’s been work- “I liked the fence work. There was a lot of straight cutting competitions, par- ing on. Still trim and fit at 74, Graves action, especially if you have a horse that ticularly with equine partners like stays active. Zandy Zona, Doc O’Lena’s Request In fact, when asked if he still rides can go down the fence and rate a cow, and and Jo Lynx. regularly, Graves responded with a circle with it.” During that time, Art and Donna twinkle. Art Graves with Sky, a dog Art trained were also raising two boys, Wade “Oh, I haven’t rode…” and he – Art Graves for the sequel to Little House on the and Lee. paused for dramatic effect. “…in the Prairie that was filmed in southern “The boys grew up on horses, and last four days,” he teased. Alberta. photo: submitted being around horses leads to rodeo,” “You can’t just sit in the house,” smiled Graves, who dabbled in the he added. “I’ve got one little horse sport in his own younger years. I’m working on now, and Lee’s Wade rode bareback horses for a always got a couple around here.” few years professionally, while Lee As well, Graves has another specialized in the timed events, unique hobby. and yes, that is the same Lee Graves “I like to do prospecting. I go up who’s won two World Steer Wres- to the Yukon, sniff around and fight tling Championships, as well as a few mosquitoes. I just got back five Canadian champion buckles. from there. It’s about getting out, But Lee is also renowned for train- and doing some fishing, but you ing the great horse Jesse to a pair of could find something. You never World Horse of the know what you might see!” Year titles as well. Both Art and Donna Graves com- “I like to think he learned a little ment on the wide circle of friends the bit from me,” chuckled the senior horse training world has given them. Graves. “It’s unreal what he’s In fact, while rodeoing, Lee still runs done. Lee was always interested into people across the country, who in horses. He’s dedicated to it, and remember and ask about his Dad. you’ve got to be.” As much as the people, Art “Art’s helped Lee enormously Graves remembers the animals he’s with Jesse,” confided Donna. “It’s spent time riding and training. been a big asset for Lee to have him “I do like dogs and horses. A nice there to ask for advice.” horse, I like to work ’em.” Meanwhile Wade, who has his And hanging on the wall of his own construction company, has home is a picture of Graves going developed his own interest in work- down the fence the year he won the ing animals, building up a herd of snaffle bit futurity at the Supreme. reindeer which are in high demand “That was a special deal,” he during Christmas season. smiled. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 23 INSPIRATIONS

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Paige Albrecht TALENTED artist & cowgirl The Supreme Horse will be on display and for sale at The Canadian Supreme

By Cindy Bablitz ence in people who appreciate the every element — a concho, a western lifestyle. buckle, the mane of a horse or the eauty is in the eye of the Her art is especially beloved intricate architecture of a well “I think I managed to capture the beholder and when it by the kind of people who hang worn saddle. progression from baby to young horse to B comes to art, diversity in around events like the Canadian The subtle nuance of depth the ultimate working horse”. creativity means that even the Supreme but the great appeal of she’s able to translate using the most specialized enthusiast can Paige’s artistry is that her ren- simple tools of pencil and paper – Paige Albrecht find art to reflect personal pas- derings are contemporary inter- draws viewers of her work into sions. Artist Paige Albrecht is lit- pretations appreciable by anyone her etchings. Looking at a Paige erally building a career on it. who respects a fine talent for rep- Albrecht drawing is like being “I was bored one Christmas resentational art. invited in to stay a while and set Coming from a family of work- managed to capture the progres- and did a pencil sketch,” explains The 2012 Canadian Supreme down for tea. ing competitive horse people, sion from baby to young horse to Paige, whose art capitalizes on features Paige’s drawing The She has a penchant for draw- Paige has spent a lot of years in the ultimate working horse. the fast action and unique per- Supreme Horse as the cover art ing your attention to the grit and reining competitions herself, and “I’m so in love with the events of spectives of working cow horse, for the event’s poster and infor- muscle and intensity, and away the draw to capture the gritty cutting, reining and working cow reining and cutting competition, mation brochure. It’s also being from the human companions in essence of reining, cutting and horse and I want my passion to “And when he saw it, my dad said, offered as a limited edition her work... so much so that she working cow horse contests comes come through in my drawing. Not ‘I think you’ve found your call- giclee measuring 38 x 12 which often designs her work so the with an up close and personal everyone can appreciate a reining ing and you’d better find a way to will be made available for sale identifying features of the riders appreciation for the athleticism in horse but I hope my passion for make a business from this.’” at the 2012 Canadian Supreme, at work in the drawings are sim- these sports. both the horse business and my art So she did. Since 2000 Paige unframed, for $300. Demand for ply beyond the edge of the page. “With The Supreme Horse in comes through in my work.” has been taking her pencil the prints is high and you may “I do that because I draw a lot particular, Darren Baumgardner To view more of Paige’s work, sketching talent pretty seriously, want to order in advance. The of action shots, and I want to [Canadian Supreme committee surf to www.PaigeAlbrecht. and her talent at capturing both original is also still available for focus on the action and the event member] wanted the picture to be com. To purchase a print of The the pounding action of work- purchase. and the horses I’m drawing. I geared toward the stallion and the Supreme Horse, attend the Cana- ing horse competitions and the Paige’s fine attention to detail don’t want my pictures to end breeding aspect,” says Paige, “But dian Supreme being held Septem- resplendent quiet solitude of a is actually quite stunning — the up looking like they were drawn I’ve always dreamed of doing a pic- ber 23-29, 2012 at Westerner Park prairie landscape is capturing the depth and texture of each image of someone in particular,” Paige ture with some crazy action shots. in Red Deer, Alta. or call 403-443- appreciation of a growing audi- is meticulously drawn to enhance explains. I wanted a wow factor. I think I 0062. 24 HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM INSPIRATIONS

COUNTRY MUSIC BOOK REVIEW The Wild Horse Only When Your Lonely Conspiracy by Craig Moritz has 27,000 Facebook friends Craig C. Downer TIME TO CHILL MY TUNES Book and movie reviews Music reviews Reviewed by By Jody Seeley Carol M. Upton

orn and raised on country music, “ ors es and burros were born of a Alberta artist Craig Moritz fell wedding of power and beauty, and B naturally into the role of country H all past history has now joined singer. “I was country, when country – shall we say “conspired” in the positive wasn’t cool” he says. sense – in order to again grant them a piece In fact, when he was young he was of freedom here in their ancient cradle of grounded by his father for buying a evolution, the North American continent.” Michael Jackson cassette from K-Mart. — Craig C. Downer He quickly abandoned the king of pop to plugged-in fan base to start, it’s less of No matter which side of the wild horse stay with the greats like Randy Travis. a risk.” debate readers may find themselves on, it mable vegetation in much more rugged Years later and 3 of his own CD’s out, Other than country music, Moritz is a is worthwhile keeping an open mind when areas than those grazed by cattle, thereby Craig Moritz is coming into his own real lover of animals. He and girlfriend presented with new evidence concerning reducing fire danger. sound of country music. He started out Jill took a trip to Cuba, found a stray the history and evolution of wild horses in The book’s last section is an excellent his career with the drive to “just get dog at their resort, and wished they North America. Craig C. Downer is an ecolo- photo album of wild horses, some running songs on the radio.” His latest album could bring it back with them. gist who grew up observing these colorful magnificently free on various ranges, and with OnRamp/EMI “Only When You’re Upon returning to Canada, Moritz animals in the Western U.S. and he offers some in captivity, where they languish Lonely” features a bunch of songs he heard about Cats and Dogs Interna- here the most compelling proof to date that pointlessly at taxpayer cost to this very day. wrote or co-wrote himself. He says “it tional. He fell in love with what this wild horses and burros truly belong in North It becomes apparent that we must find new feels like it’s more me.” organization does so he started to vol- America, and that they are not semi-domes- ways of resolving such issues. Over the years Moritz has had a num- unteer and became a spokesperson for ticated livestock. Clearly needed, Downer says, is a shift ber of musical influences, from Don the group. Although this book covers wild equid in priorities, and it is one that has already Williams and Merle Haggard to George He has taken a couple trips into Mex- history in the United States, the scientific begun. We are learning a better way Strait, Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney ico to assist with some spay and neuter studies Downer has undertaken will assist forward, how to share the land in a more and Garth Brooks. His CD has a mix of clinics to help get strays off the streets. Canadians like Ken McLeod, who is docu- natural balance with not only the wild different sounding songs too. He writes He is hoping to get back down there menting the wild horses here in Alberta, horse herds, but with all species. Downer’s the country stories, he hits on the love again this winter. As you can imagine, he and other groups who are doing the same message in this book is one on which our ballads, and he delivers when it comes now owns two dogs imported from Mex- for the wild ones of British Columbia. own survival may ultimately depend. to a good ol’ party song. ico to round out his dog family of four. An entire chapter is devoted to new Craig C. Downer has defended wild Moritz is one of the artists who has He is one of those guys you meet, solutions for the future. These include horses/burros against attacks for over 40 really embraced the social media world instantly like, and see how big of a heart natural barriers and buffer zones to limit years. He enjoys nature photography, lives and reaches out to fans. In fact he has he has. wild equid expansion and the establish- in Nevada, and is a proud companion of two over 27,000 fans on Facebook, which “Only When You’re Lonely” is avail- ment/design of sanctuaries, viable in the mustangs, both of whom he knew in the puts him into the top five in Canadian able in-stores and online. You can fol- long term for eco-tourism purposes. wilds of Nevada before they were captured Country Music. low Moritz on twitter @CraigMoritz or The author also points out the many by the Bureau of Land Management in 2010. Moritz says “it’s one of the tools that find him on Facebook. More details on ways in which wild horses enhance native The Wild Horse Conspiracy by Craig C. record companies use now to deter- his show schedule and plethora of music ecosystems, for example by building soils, Downer Soft Cover, 2011, $17.00 ISBN: mine working with you. If you have a videos at www.craigmoritzmusic.com. dispersing grass seed, and consuming flam- 9-781-461068983 Available at Amazon

RYHMES FROM THE RANGE Festival of the Horse Inside the arena the parade of horses begins: Arabians with tails and necks arched, high-spirited Thoroughbreds, smooth Peruvian Pasos and a six-horse hitch of Clydesdales with harness bells jingling. Quarter horses built for roundups and roping. Miniatures, multi-gaited Tennessee Walkers, colourful Paints and Appaloosas. The spotlight traces patterns and rhythms around the arena. Then a small boy maneuvers his walker, step halt, step, onto the grounds behind a black gelding. The boy’s mother lifts the boy onto the horse’s back and the parade becomes much more than choreography, more than braided manes and tails and brushed coats and riders who have trained for years. This is perfect communication between a horse and a four-year-old boy who reaches down and pats the smooth muscles along the horse’s neck. This is a boy’s dream and a mother’s hope reaching beyond the diagnosis of spina bifida and the doctor’s words: He’ll never walk. This is a Therapeutic Riding Horse, strong and gentle, carrying its young rider and marching to music while an audience watches and listens with their eyes and their hearts — until a shuffle of feet, the crowd of twelve hundred rising, their applause a crescendo reaching down and around the boy and his horse.

About the Poet: Raised in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan, Doris Bircham is a versatile, prolific poet known for her generous spirit, her love of the landscape, and her lyrical, authentic voice. She was very active in organizing the Maple Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering and has travelled throughout the west as a favourite at many poetry festivals. Doris makes her home in the Cypress Hills and has been a “hands on” ranching partner with her husband Ralph for over 40 years. HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 25 INSPIRATIONS

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Inside and Outside Your Stable

training No Kicking! Tips to stop an aggressive horse Glenn Stewart says it’s not just the horse, it’s the rider

GET A GRIP Ask the trainers “The horse needs to know it is By Glenn Stewart unacceptable...” Baldonnel, B.C. – Glenn Stewart am sure if you have been around horses very long, your I horse or someone else’s horse has tried to kick. It is natural for If they kick out of fear, you can horses to kick one another and they help by riding the horse that is do it often in the herd as a way of unconfident near another horse establishing dominance and to pro- and then have the rider of the other tect themselves. horse rub the scared horse. It’s usu- However, when people are ally easier to ride the scared horse around it is very dangerous and up, rather than have it be the one we don’t handle a kick as well as ridden up to. another horse can. A good rule of I like to use a horseman stick to thumb for safety’s sake — if the do the rubbing so I don’t get kicked horse is with you whether on the until it’s safer to stand close and the ground, tied to a fence or being horse realizes there isn’t anything rode, there is no kicking allowed. to worry about. Then you will have We are responsible for our to do the same procedure moving horses and their behaviour. Other and with many horses. people are responsible for their You are probably thinking this horses and shouldn’t allow their could take forever, but it doesn’t horses to stick their noses on or at all. You will generally see results threaten other horses. If they do the moment you start the rubbing. allow it, there will usually be a No matter what the reason your squeal, strike, or kick from one or horse kicks, the owner or rider both horses, and very soon a per- needs to have enough respect and son can end up being the target. confidence earned with their horse If you watch your horse you that it will not kick. will see warning signs that they The horse needs to know it is are thinking about kicking or bit- unacceptable and that the handler ing. They will look at the target, will look after it and keep it from their eye changes to something being kicked by other horses, and not so friendly, their tail often that the handler is at the top of the swishes at the other horse, and pecking order. You want your horses then they will shift their weight to look to you for guidance and not in preparation for the kick if they be doing their own thing. aren’t already in position. If you are riding or leading your At the first sign of trouble, it is horse and all of the sudden it is our job to give them something kicking and squealing at another productive to do with their feet and horse, then your horse is not with minds, and make the right thing you mentally. You are not in charge; easy and the wrong thing difficult. he is not looking to you for guid- For example if you are riding past ance, direction or leadership. someone and your horse shows you It is our job to have enough a sign that it is threatening in any respect built into our relation- way to another horse, give his feet ship with our horses that they stay something to do — side pass, hind- mentally with us and not be look- quarter yield, stop, back up — what- ing for other horses to kick. Pay ever is appropriate for the situation. close attention to the early signs Some horses are just as happy and do something productive with to use their teeth as their feet and the horse’s mind and feet to get the same reasoning applies. I like them back with you. to move the part of the horse that You must consistently make is doing the threatening. If it is the the wrong thing difficult until the mouth, then redirect the horse’s poor behavior is changed to a bet- head. If it is the hind feet, move ter one. If your horse is deciding his hindquarters. Before he moved what he will do with his feet when his hip towards the other horse, you are around, then you are not he would have shown some body really there as far as the horse is language, forecasting his plan. The concerned. sooner you act on it, the less it will take to correct it. Glenn Stewart travels extensively Horses kick for various reasons. conducting clinics, demonstrations, and Some act out of fear, often because colt starting sessions. He rides 30-60 they lack confidence around other client horses per year, including young horses. Others are trying to assert horses, restarts, challenging horses, and themselves and let the other horses foundation training. More information know they think they should be at by calling 1 877 728 8987 or visiting photos: dixie stewart the top of the pecking order. www.thehorseranch.com HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 27 HORSE, HEALTH & HOME

PSYCHOLOGY How do you flip your switch? Mental recovery is as important as physical recovery

RIDING OUT OF MY MIND friend who can be counted on remember or take forward can not to talk about sport! Who are be a great way to take it off your Equestrian sport psychology your “go-to people?” mind. Then leave it on a page, 3. Practice consistent debrief- and literally close your book and By April Clay ing When their pre-compe- move on to another activity that Psychologist tition training at the Games is non-sport related. is complete, athletes will have 4. Create space from your sport t the time of this writing, various strategies for putting The world’s best need to have the Olympic Games are in the information from that ses- their own personal get-aways A full swing. Even if you never sion into perspective. Some will from their sport. Watching plan to make it to the big show, debrief with their coaches, some DVDs, listening to music, watch- there are many tips you can glean will choose to check off certain ing comedy, playing cards with from the best in the world. tasks in their minds, others teammates or just getting away The Olympic athletes now com- will mine the positive stuff and from the competition venue. peting have planned exactly how toss the rest away. How will you Know what will suit you best is they will get themselves into the close the book on your train- the key to success here. What ideal state to compete. The riders ing during a long competition? really gives your head a rest? PHOTO: THINKSTOCK among the bunch also know how Writing down what you need to What refreshes your perspective? their horses will reach their best performance state, often referred to as the zone. They have rehearsed and rehearsed how to switch on that state — on demand. What you might not realize is that they have to be just as proficient in how they flip that switch off again. The Games are an endurance event unto themselves. Even if an athlete’s sport takes mere seconds to complete, there is all that anticipatory time after they arrive and of course sometimes the in-between competing time. Any- one who has ever been to a knows all too well about all the “hurry up and wait time.” So what do you do with this “off- time?” For the best in the world, this phase cannot be left to chance any more than their performance can. These athletes know that how they manage this time can add or sub- tract from their chances at produc- ing their best. Of course they will all respect the well-known concept of physical recovery. Stress the muscle, then rest the muscle and you get stronger. If you don’t respect this concept as an athlete, some sort of physical break down or injury is all but guaranteed. But the really prepared athletes will also have diligently planned their mental recovery. The brain needs a rest just as much as the body does to function at its best. Over thinking during their down time will rob them of energy- and passion for their sport. No one, including you, can think about their sport 24/7. Learn from the best — here is how they, and you can recover mentally. 1. Know how to relax efficiently True relaxation means both letting go of tension and quiet- ing the mind. There are many options athletes can use to gain confidence in changing the state of their body: progressive relax- ation, visualization, music and meditation. Choose your tool and practice it often, so when you get to the larger competitions you will have confidence in your abil- ity to refresh body and mind. 2. Seek out social support Elite athletes know who their “go-to people” are, and how they will access them. They have identi- fied those supports that help them with their emotional needs. The friend that makes them laugh, the friend that offers perspective or even the 28 HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM HORSE, HEALTH & HOME

HEALING

HORSE HEROES chose to try their hardest to heal this mare that had fulfilled so many Profiles of exceptional horses hopes for them already. Dancin like I remember clearly the Thomson’s By Natalie Sorkilmo expecting Angel to have enough mobility one day to fulfill her life as “ t’s Angel… really bad… a broodmare. “That was kind of the only an Angel can I think it’s broken… her hope,” says Elyse “But Chad said to leg.” The words all jumbled be optimistic, so we tried.” Serious injury puts top prospect on the shelf for months togetherI with an incredible sense Chad Hewlett with Energy of lost dreams. The call was from Equine Veterinary in Airdrie, Elyse Thomson after leaving the Alberta, was the first to attend Angel Montana Reined Cow Horses Futu- upon her arrival back at home. He rity in October, 2010. says, “I’ve seen this particular injury Just a day prior, Dancin Angel six or eight times and have had great was a rising star in the Work- luck in recovery. They don’t always ing Cow Horse sport and, more come back to show soundness, but it importantly, fulfilling an aspira- is still our goal. ” tion for Jesse and Elyse Thom- Thus Angel began her road to son — a winner all their own. She recovery, first with a splint and placed reserve in the futurity and bandage changes every four days, danced right into the spotlight followed by an orthotic brace, and that weekend. finally to a cast which required That is when bad luck struck in changing every three weeks. the form of a gust of wind carrying As the months passed by with two plastic shavings bags. Angel short walks in the barn, new toys in spooked and was caught in between the stall, and slow hay feeding nets two trailers and subsequently lac- to help occupy her mind, Angel’s erated her extensor tendon on the tendon reattached, strengthened bumper hitch. and began to show phenomenal “It was very, very disappoint- promise to the Thomson’s. ing,” says Jesse. “We had such At the end of January, 2011, high hopes for her in the near the decision was made to pursue future before the accident. We rehabilitation for Angel at Anchor would have definitely showed her R Ranch Equine Wellness, in everywhere we could.” Lacombe, Alta. AIRDRIE TRACTORLAND CALGARY TRACTORLAND Such an injury causes a horse “Her rehab went so well, Chad 105 East Lake Crescent 26 Commercial Court to be unable to place their foot on told us we could have started rid- the ground in sequence. Their hoof ing her right away,” said Elyse. “For Airdrie, Alberta T4A 2H6 Calgary, Alberta T3Z 2A5 dangles upon lifting, and upon her sake we waited the year out and Phone: 403-948-7400 Phone: 403-240-1977 placement the horse can do noth- began light rides on her in August, ing but set it directly on top of the 2011, and she went to a few smaller Toll Free: 1-877-948-7400 Toll Free: 1-877-240-1977 front of the fetlock. The words winter shows to get her ready for debilitating and devastating lead the spring season.” directly to decision-making with “She really pretty much picked this type of injury. up in 2012 where she left off,” said A slow, time-consuming and Jesse. “She’s what trainers like to unguaranteed recovery, or eutha- call a ‘money horse’ and rises to the nasia were facing Angel on that occasion.” She’s sure to impress at day. Luckily for her, the Thomson’s this year’s Canadian Supreme.

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Jesse Thomson on Dancin Angel during their second place run at this year’s Calgary Stampede Working Cow Horse Competition. PHOTO: NATALIE SORKILMO HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 29 HORSE, HEALTH & HOME

Health

Weak immune systems, overactive Scratches — several immune systems, photo-sensitivities, allergies, poor or improper nutrition, dietary intolerances, overburdened names, several causes livers and even copper deficiencies can Once the horse is placed in a favourable environment, predispose a horse to scratches. a variety of treatments can be undertaken

a myriad of conditions can present HORSE HEALTH themselves as scratches. Horses living in unrelenting Expert advice wet or muddy conditions are espe- cially vulnerable to the develop- cratches, greasy heel, mud ment of scratches. The incidence fever, mud rash, or equine of scratches also increases during S pastern dermatitis are all July and August when morning various names for a skin condi- dews are heavy. Dampness softens tion that occurs on the backside of the delicate pastern skin, weak- a horse’s pastern. The area of skin ening skin barriers. In addition a on the underside of the pastern fungus found on mature clovers becomes inflamed and ulcerated, favours these environmental con- oozing and weeping to form scabs ditions, exposing the horse to a and crusts. greater than normal fungal burden. The thick, crusty, black scabs September 21 often coalesce in a linear fash- Treatment Preview sale horses, beef on a bun and ion across the back of the pas- Due diligence is often required evening entertainment, camping available tern region resulting in the name to uncover the underlying con- September 22 “scratches.” As the lesion pro- ditions that contribute to and gresses, crusty black scabs become masquerade as scratches. Some sale 11:00 am generalized across the back of the cases are simple and respond to pastern, occasionally including the good hygiene. Removal of the Randy and Cathy Bates are retiring after bulbs of the heel and/or fetlock. If horse to a clean dry area brings 52 years of running the youth camp left untreated lameness may occur. relief to the sensitive skin. Addi- This location is particularly ten- tionally, it is advisable to remove der, continually flexing as a horse affected horses from pastures moves. laden with clovers and alfalfa as Team of heavy horses and harness and wagons Horses with white feet seem to some horse can develop scratches be more prone to scratches as un- from a dietary sensitivity to such plus much more. pigmented skin is more sensitive legumes. Clinically this sensitivity to environmental agents than skin can appear as scratches. of a darker colour. Once the horse is placed in a Scratches has many contribut- favourable environment a variety ing factors and generally investi- of treatments can be undertaken gation is necessary to uncover the to care for the skin lesion itself. actual problem that initiated the Salves and ointments containing skin condition. Fungi and bacteria antibiotics, anti-fungals, carrying bear the brunt of blame, yet that agents such as DMSO, and anti- an infection exists is only partially inflammatories can be used as true. Often underlying causes medications. occur first, weakening the immune Another equally effective NEW MARKETING system , and so creating an oppor- method is to apply a poultice PERLICH BROS. VIDEO CONCEPT tunity for the existence of fungi bandage to the area, drawing Auction Market Ltd. Show how your horse works at and bacteria to take hold. out inflammation and toxins. home while selling in the ring. For more info and inquiries Weak immune systems, overac- Although it is tempting to clean call 403-329-3101. tive immune systems, photosensi- the affected area of scurf and 2012 fall horse sale tivities, allergies, poor or improper scabs, it can be very painful for the Friday, October 5th @ 6:00 p.m. & Saturday October 6th @ 11:00 a.m. nutrition, dietary intolerances, horse. A soothing poultice bandage overburdened livers and even cop- will soften the crusty debris, allow- Catalogue Deadline: September 17th per deficiencies can predispose a ing for a thorough cleansing of the Located: Lethbridge, AB 3 miles East on Hwy #3 and ¼ mile South on Broxburn Rd. horse to scratches. Since the skin affected area once the bandage is only has a limited number of ways removed. While medicated salves to express irritation it means that and ointments can effectively treat the affected region, it is helpful to remember that symptoms may continue to reappear until the underlying problem is addressed. Since bandages hold in damp- ness it is best to minimize their use. Once the affected area is clean, creams used to treat diaper rash in babies can be applied to the affected skin to form an effec- tive soothing barrier from damp- ness until the horse fully heals.

Carol Shwetz has been a veterinary *Ranch Horses practitioner for 26 years. Her country *Performance Horses practice near Westlock, Alberta focuses *Prospects upon a horse’s overall well-being, bringing *Breeding Stock years of experience and study to educate *Foals owners on the care of their horses. Studies *Much More beyond veterinary schooling have included dentistry, nutrition, hoof care, alternative As the lesion progresses, crusty, therapies, and of course her favorite PERLICHWebsite: BROS www.perlich.com AUCTION MARK Accepting Entries Now! black scabs become generalized study, horsemanship. Information has 3.00X6.000Email: [email protected] Please call in or email for a lot number. across the back of the pastern, become her “medicine” of choice giving occasionally including the bulbs 000028679r1 owners a strong foundation for sound Phone: 403-329-3101 Contact: Nichole Perlich of the heel and/or fetlock. 4CROP decision-making. 30 HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 HORSESALL.COM HAPPENINGS

Events and News of Note

HORSE ADVENTURE

MAUI on HORSEBACK Volcanoes and rainforest

Emmy-award winning journalist Darley Newman rides the trails on the Big Island in Hawaii

By Darley Newman sword, a plant that is found only Bethesda, Maryland here. Hearty plants like the Silversword aleakala National Park on endure hot days, freezing nights, and the island of Maui is one of little rain. The tiny, silver hairs of this “Where else can H the most diverse national plant reflect the sun’s rays and pro- you horseback ride parks for horseback riding and tect it from freezing temperatures into the crater of a is also on my list of top extreme inside the crater. rides. Where else can you horse- Inside this massive crater, you can volcano? back ride into the crater of a vol- view cinder cones, a reminder of Hale- cano? During two different days, I akala’s volcanic past. rode through two separate sides of The round trip is 7.5 miles and Haleakala, the lush rainforest out takes around four hours. Prior rid- The other part of Haleakala where of Kipahulu and into the dramatic ing experience is a must for this ride, you can saddle up is the rainforest caldera of Haleakala’s dormant vol- and if you have issues with changes area of Kipahulu, which is situated cano on the Sliding Sands Trail. in elevations, this is not the ride for along the Hana Highway, a scenic but again, the well acclimated horses www.ponyexpresstours.com or I rode into the crater with Doug you. I’ve suggested the volcano ride to roadway on the Northeastern coast took it in stride, as Keoni picked fresh www.mauistables.com Smith, who owns Pony Express many other riders who have given me of Maui. fruit from the trees and introduced For details on self-drive eques- Tours with his wife Kathryn. His feedback on their experience calling it Though it’s only 52 miles long, me to a couple of wild cows. trian vacation packages on Maui and horses are fit for the challenging “awesome, awe inspiring and a spec- driving this road takes about three Riding on Maui is a beautiful the Big Island contact www.equitrek- trails here. It’s a walk-only ride, but tacular adventure.” hours, because there are over 600 and interesting experience! For kingtravel.com or call 877-490-7786 as you slide a bit on the volcanoes It’s certainly a ride that will earn curves. Here, residents try to keep old more details on these rides, contact or (646) 535-6115. cinders and steep inclines, you’ll you bragging rights. “Dusty and slow” Hawaiian culture alive. A highlight of understand why running’s not is how one rider described it, but at visiting this area is having the locals possible or desirable. The environ- the same time, she wrote, “I would share this unique culture with you. ment is fragile here, with a variety absolutely recommend it to everyone, My guide Keoni from Maui Stables of rare insects right off the trails. just take Aleve before you head out, told me about his ancestors, who lived The summit to Haleakala Cra- and have some waiting when you get off of the land in this lush section ter, at over 10,000 feet, provides back!” of the island, as we cantered up an arresting views of this colorful It’s a once in a lifetime journey and incline towards a spectacular water- environment. The vibrant greens given the chance, I’d certainly do it fall. Behind us, the bright blue Pacific and reds of the crater contrast with again and most certainly on horse- Ocean sparkled in the distance. The the prickly, rare Haleakala Silver- back. trails were rocky and muddy at times, HORSESALL.COM HORSES ALL • SEPTEMBER 2012 31 HAPPENINGS

GATHERINGS September full of poetry and music Maple Creek and High River hosting top notch festivals

ebrated by poets and songsmiths, “At our event, the Maple Creek 25, and $55 for the same access information about the Trail’s End GOING DOWN THE TRAIL there ain’t a lot of corporate spon- Cowboy Poetry Gathering, our if purchased later. Phone Wendy event, surf to www.AlbertaCow- Places and events of interest sorship floating around cowboy focus this year is on youth. We’re Vaughan at (403) 946-5482 for boyPoetry.com. poetry circles. trying to capture the interest of tickets, or email acpatrailsend@ Tickets to the Maple Creek Cow- By Cindy Bablitz Eleanor says cowboy poetry is the next two generations... that’s gmail.com. Attendees can purchase boy Poetry Gathering and Western Calgary, Alta. really about finding the humour where the longevity of our life- tickets for just Friday or Saturday Art & Gear Show are $65 for a full in life... and sometimes, ranching style is coming from. The culture night, or just Saturday afternoon. weekend pass and include guaran- “ here’s lots of pathos in and farming are hard, backbreak- of farming and ranching — the There is also a hot dinner served teed seating for the Friday and Sat- our lifestyle,” says Eleanor ing, occasionally sad and once in a western lifestyle — is being kept on Saturday night for an addi- urday evening performances as well T Bowie, chair of the Maple while, frustrating. Using rhymes, alive through music and rhyme and tional $20, and these meal tickets as a hot beef buffet supper on Sat- Creek Cowboy Poetry Gathering songs, shared meals and campfires storytelling and we really want to do need to be purchased before urday night and a pancake break- and Western Art & Gear Show com- as a way of easing the burden of encourage and support the youth September 25 for event planning. fast on Sunday morning. Phone mittee. day-to-day, cowboy and western in our community in that,” says Saturday evening we have a dinner. the Jasper Center at (306) 662- “Or,” she adds with a giggle, writers and musicians may have Eleanor. Sunday’s events are free, beginning 2434 for tickets or Eleanor Bowie “There can be. There’s a spiritual found the secret to a life well lived. Tickets to Trail’s End 2012 with cowboy church at 9 a.m. and at (306) 558-4428 for more infor- context as well. And it’s good for There aren’t a lot of miserable cow- are $35 for a full weekend pass ending the weekend with an open mation. 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entertainment Cavalia: A magical encounter between human and horse Caring for Cavalia’s equine stars onstage and backstage is top priority

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avalia returns to Alberta – Benjamin Aillaud this September with its first C shows in the Capital City at Edmonton City Centre Airport. Explaining why Cavalia still mances in 54 cities for more than It’s in the deep bond between the enchants audiences around the 3.5 million people in those nine horses at liberty and their trainer, world after nine years of success, years, that’s an enduring love in the excitement and thrills shared founder Normand Latourelle says, affair with Cavalia fans. Clearly, by the Roman riders and their rac- “Horses are the most beautiful audiences enjoy sharing the love ing mounts, and in the elegant con- animal in nature, and Cavalia is a affair between the people of Cava- nection between human and equine love affair, a dream about harmony lia and their horses. performers in the carousel. between human and nature.” It’s a unique relationship that That relationship is also evi- PHOTO: CAVALIA With nearly 2,000 perfor- shines through each performance. dent in a closer look behind the

scenes, which reveals the loving care Cavalia’s horses enjoy. Keep- ing Cavalia’s horses happy and PRESENTS healthy, is Equestrian Director and Choreographer Benjamin Ail- laud’s responsibility and joy. Aillaud explains the deep con- CPRA Unoffi cial Rodeo Standings nection at the heart of Cavalia’s up to and including Dawson Creek Stampede training: “When your horse under- stands what he is being asked to As of August 14, 2012 do, he will do it with pleasure. When he does it with pleasure he will do it many times without prob- CIRCUIT : CANADIAN FINALS STANDINGS lems. We do not put them in a rou- SADDLE BRONC STEER WRESTLING ALL-AROUND tine until they are sick of it; we do 1 GEIGER RYLAN (27) ...... $32,899.14 1 MILAN TANNER (19) ...... $20,021.51 1 TURNER STEVEN ...... $22,178.00 not ask them to do the same work 2 BUTTERFIELD LUKE (29) . . .$31,802.02 2 CASSIDY CODY (28) ...... $19,580.74 and use the same muscles until 3 BERRY JIM (30) ...... $26,261.16 3 FLOYD CHASON (18) ...... $16,111.65 HIGH POINT they are sour or sore.” 4 KELTS SAM (27) ...... $23,561.45 4 MOORE CLAYTON (25) . . . . .$15,231.85 1 PEEK JOSHUA ...... $25,969.72 Each horse’s care is personalized for the individual he is, and they 5 FLUNDRA DUSTIN (19) . . . . .$21,327.94 5 REAY TRAVIS (33) ...... $13,511.33 are all “he” — stallions and geldings 6 THOMSON KYLE (26) ...... $16,999.09 6 HANKEL ZANE (34) ...... $13,488.32 NOVICE SADDLE BRONC only, no mares, thus no distractions 7 SUNDELL WADE (7) ...... $16,491.63 7 HAYS JD (35) ...... $13,024.38 1 GREEN LAYTON ...... $7,908.37 for the four legged artists. Cavalia’s 8 DAINES DENVER (11) . . . . .$11,259.45 8 REEVES MATT (12) ...... $12,996.12 2 NEELY COLE ...... $4,626.67 horses come from all over the world 9 HAUSAUER DUSTY (26) . . . . .$9,465.37 9 WOODWARD TODD (34) . . . .$12,155.97 3 ELLIOTT CLAY ...... $4,098.06 and a variety of breeds. “It’s not 10 RUDOLF BRAD (10) ...... $9,024.11 10 SANTUCCI SEAN (13) . . . .$12,141.12 4 WATT LANE ...... $2,826.28 only their look that is important, we 5 WATSON JAKE ...... $2,799.42 want horses who will enjoy this type BAREBACK LADIES BARREL RACING of life,” explains Benjamin. 1 LAVALLEY DUSTY (19) . . . . .$31,805.46 1 PIERCE CARLEE RAE (12) . .$31,808.62 NOVICE BAREBACK Their enjoyment shines onstage, 2 MARSHALL JAKE (28) . . . . .$20,035.97 2 RUST LEE ANN (19) ...... $23,908.59 1 BILTON DYLAN ...... $5,424.73 where often the horses are at lib- 3 LAIT MATT (28) ...... $17,037.87 3 ROBERTS CRANNA (30) . . . .$22,194.41 2 LAMB KODY ...... $4,998.41 erty to roam around, to play with 4 YOUNG JOSIAH (12) ...... $16,871.07 4 LOCKHART LISA (14) ...... $14,413.11 3 STEMO JACOB ...... $3,840.23 each other and the human per- 5 SOLBERG MICHAEL (24) . . .$15,873.08 5 POZZI BRITTANY (6) ...... $14,096.57 4 JAMIESON COLE ...... $3,023.01 formers, or gallop with freedom 6 VOLD JAKE (17) ...... $14,430.09 6 CHURCHILL TRULA (19) . . . .$13,386.66 5 GILBERTSON RYLEY ...... $2,683.02 on the immense stage. It’s just like 7 TAYPOTAT TY (18) ...... $13,818.81 7 CERVI SHERRY (6) ...... $13,116.76 their playground. 8 BUNNEY CLAYTON (33) . . . .$13,490.59 8 SEARS LINDSAY (14) ...... $12,828.21 STEER RIDING Behind the scenes, practical con- 9 LAYE CLINT (19) ...... $13,345.23 9 BLANCHARD SYDNI (15) . . .$12,030.68 1 SCHMIDT KAGEN ...... $6,359.32 cerns such as stabling, feeding, 10 PEEBLES STEVEN (10) . . . .$10,657.28 10 MCKENZIE RYLEE (27) . . . .$11,941.08 2 SMELTZER GRIFFIN ...... $4,740.89 shoeing, vet care, training, con- 3 FUCHS GUNNAR ...... $4,711.95 ditioning, turnout, footing, and BULL RIDING TR HEELER 4 BIEVER LOGAN ...... $3,840.54 more are overseen by a large staff, 1 SCHIFFNER SCOTT (27) . . . .$31,545.94 1 EAVES PAUL (11) ...... $13,024.02 5 THOMSON K’S including a stable manager, farrier, 2 POZZOBON TY (22) ...... $26,680.21 2 BUHLER JEREMY (30) . . . . .$11,161.54 vet techs, and grooms in addition to Benjamin and the riders. 3 TURNER JODY (25) ...... $26,302.02 3 DALLYN ROCKY (25) ...... $10,743.55 PERMIT Ongoing horse care reflects 4 BESPLUG CHAD (19) ...... $24,704.45 4 COOPER JIM ROSS (8) . . . .$10,586.56 1 MARSHALL KY ...... $8,024.33 Cavalia’s love in the details of sta- 5 GREEN GARRETT (27) . . . . .$22,581.55 5 WHYTE KLAY (31) ...... $10,112.03 2 GREEN LAYTON ...... $5,765.45 ble life. Horses are showered with 6 BUTTAR DAKOTA (30) . . . . .$22,057.64 6 WILSON RILEY (26) ...... $9,197.79 3 PRESCOTT CODY ...... $4,974.35 water, and natural shampoo is used 7 PANKEWITZ TYLER (27) . . . .$21,981.33 7 ROBERTSON JOHN (27) . . . . .$9,095.87 4 NASH JERETT ...... $4,797.95 only as necessary, to preserve the 8 HILL BEAU (27) ...... $21,559.34 8 JOHNSON CHAD (31) ...... $8,617.29 5 DELEMONT ...... $4,574.75 natural oils in the horses’ coat. No 9 MEZEI DEVON (31) ...... $20,055.65 9 RICHARD RHEN (15) ...... $8,607.10 Cavalia horse ever performs on 10 EDGE DENTON (19) B . . . . .$19,916.35 10 LONG JAKE (8) ...... $8,058.93 ROOKIE medication. If a horse isn’t feel- 1 FLOYD CHASON ...... $16,111.65 ing quite right, he gets a rest and TIE-DOWN ROPING TR HEADER 2 LAYE CLINT ...... $13,345.23 a backup horse takes his place. If 1 HANCHEY SHANE (14) . . . . .$35,323.10 1 BIRD DUSTIN (13) ...... $13,902.94 3 WARREN RILEY ...... $11,771.91 that isn’t enough, he returns to 2 COOPER CLIF (11) ...... $23,054.70 2 MCFADDEN ROLAND (29) . .$12,564.03 4 EFURD EMILY ...... $11,056.97 Cavalia’s Canadian farm for treat- 3 PEEK JOSHUA (16) ...... $17,715.43 3 BUHLER CLINT (30) ...... $11,161.59 5 MARSHALL KY ...... $8,024.33 ment or more time off in the com- 4 OHL CODY (7) ...... $16,597.75 4 CRAWFORD CHARLY (8) . . . .$10,586.56 pany of Cavalia’s retired equine 5 ROBINSON CLINT (17) . . . . .$15,288.83 5 ROBSON JEFF (31) ...... $10,112.05 performers. 6 JOHNSON CHAD (33) . . . . .$13,420.52 6 ULLERY CLAY (26) ...... $9,197.78 Cavalia’s loving bond with their 7 HERRIN HUNTER (9) ...... $12,774.50 7 SIMPSON LEVI (27) ...... $9,095.88 horses is reflected in the beauty 8 DEPAOLI STEELE (34) . . . . .$12,592.86 8 TRYAN TRAVIS (8) ...... $8,058.95 of every performance, celebrating 9 HOFER LOGAN (24) ...... $11,971.30 9 SIMPSON CHASE (32) ...... $8,026.83 the unique relationship between 10 WARREN RILEY (35) . . . . .$11,771.91 10 DEPAOLI STEELE (33) . . . . .$7,985.54 horses and humans. 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second hand Bang for your buck Consignment stores in Alberta are a great place to buy and sell used equipment

dles that are in good working con- in good condition with no appoint- OUR WAY OF LIFE dition, clean and well maintained. ment needed. Making a living with horses The other advantage of buying a The Tack Collector is a busy and used saddle from a retail location is well-known consignment store in By Amie Peck the ability to take the saddle on trial Priddis that offers primarily eng- Cochrane, Alta. to ensure fit — something that can- lish specific equipment, but always not always be done when shopping has some great Western saddles, s someone who has ridden the classified ads. headstalls and equipment on hand. and owned horses for over Heartland Saddlery in Okotoks This is the store for everything you A two decades, I am some- is also primarily a retail store that are looking for: bits, halters, blan- times amazed at the amount of accepts used english saddles for kets, saddles, bridles, girths, boots, horse stuff I possess. Whether it’s consignment. All saddles are “thor- apparel and even used clippers. in my tack locker, basement, horse oughly safety checked by the saddle “The Tack Collector has very trailer or even in the trunk of my fitter for possible defects in the experienced staff to help you with car (which resembles a mobile tack leatherwork or tree,” and items that everything from finding a saddle to store), I have a lot of it. do not pass will not be offered for proper riding attire,” explains satis- There are certain items that you sale at the store. fied shopper Michaela Ralph. accumulate over time with own- There is a six month sale period The guidelines for selling tack at ing horses — halters, blankets for each saddle, with periodic most stores is to thoroughly clean and apparel to not even mention mark-downs required in price the the item and have all repairs com- the big ticket items like saddles. longer the saddle is on the shelf. pleted before bringing it for con- If you have ever bought and sold Their commission rates are in line signment. Have a general idea of horses, or changed disciplines, you with other stores around the Cal- the price you would like, keeping in undoubtedly have items that are gary area at 15 to 20 per cent of the mind the approximate 15 to 20 per no longer in use. purchase price. cent commission from the store. One fantastic solution for the The Tack Trunk in Rocky Moun- If you are unsure on the value of Kathleen Iles, owner of the Tack Collector in Priddis, displays some of the tack and tack hoarders among us, or those tain House sells not only used eng- an item, ask the store staff as they equipment up for consignment. just looking for a great deal, is tack lish and western saddles, but “tack know what is selling and for how consignment stores. and stable equipment for all sizes of much. Be prepared to negotiate There are various types of con- horses from mini’s to drafts.” With with potential buyers or to discount olympics signment shops in the Alberta area. the affordable prices on most used the price if the item hasn’t sold in a Many retail stores will accept used equipment, they cater particularly month or two. saddles that they sell along with to the 4-H, Pony Club and recre- If you are in the market for a sad- More hard luck for Olympians their selection of new or custom ational market. dle, blanket or other horse related saddles. Irvine’s Tack in Crossfield There are also speciality consign- items, be sure to check your local Eventing and dressage riders plagued by offers a huge selection of western ment stores in Alberta which only consignment store first. Generally misfortunate and fail to hit podium saddles and accepts consignment offer second hand items. Horse’n there are great name brands for sale items to be sold on your behalf. This Around in Red Deer prides itself on in excellent condition — and the By Wendy Dudley The unique aspect of eques- can be a terrific opportunity to get having a large selection of tack and saddles are already broken in! Priddis, Alta. trian events is that it involves that brand of saddle that you have supplies for all disciplines, while Even small items taken to con- two athletes — the horse and been looking for at a discounted also providing embroidery and signment can equal dollars in e should be thankful its rider. And that means the price. blanket cleaning services. They will your pocket — and a chance to Canadian Olympic rid- unexpected can happen. Just Most stores will only accept sad- accept any items that are clean and buy more tack! W ers returned home in ask David Marcus of Campbell- one piece, medals or no medals. ville, Ont. Was it the torrential Eventing, which includes a rain? Was it something in the daunting cross-country course crowd? Who knows? 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KODY LAMB ...... $1,272.11 1 COVERCHUK C ...... $6,520.91 2 WATT LANE ...... $3,410.64 #3. STEVE HORRICKS . . . . .$6,080.84 #3. BRADFORD TRENERRY .$1,188.82 2 GINNIS KORY ...... $6,218.32 2 LINK LANE ...... $662.40 3 BROWNLEE CL ...... $3,400.65 3 BERTSCH DAN ...... $593.63 #4. BILL MELANEY ...... $5,969.97 #4. JOEL RANGEN ...... $1,048.18 3 LIPSETT TIM ...... $4,193.17 LADIES BARREL RACING ROOKIE NOVICE SADDLE BRONC #5. SHAWN MILLER ...... $5,682.71 #5. CLAY MADSON ...... $854.52 4 ALLEMAND TA ...... $3,808.62 1 DOENZ JODI ...... $2,982.65 5 HODGSON TEA ...... $3,650.10 1 BREDHAUER J ...... $2,091.16 2 SCHUURMAN BRITTN . . .$2,314.45 STEER WRESTLING JUNIOR BULL RIDING 2 SWANSON JOR ...... $1,223.31 #1. LAYNE DELEMONT . . . .$8,085.95 #1. LONNIE WEST ...... $2,164.25 TIE DOWN ROPING 3 SCHEFFLER ASHLEY . . . .$2,137.51 1 WILLIAMSON ...... $8,214.55 3 BERTSCH DAN BIGGAR . . . $633.65 #2. JERRY STOJAN ...... $7,361.81 #2. BRIAN SYMINGTON . . . .$1,803.78 2 SIGFUSSON S ...... $7,648.59 NOVICE BULL RIDING #3. SCOTT GUENTHNER . . .$6,983.06 #3. AUSTIN NASH ...... $1,453.32 3 DUNHAM BRUC ...... $6,194.63 1 MOEN JB ...... $1,382.76 #4. RUDY NIEBORG ...... $4,750.42 #4. BROCK RADFORD . . . . .$1,389.36 4 SWITZER BLA ...... $5,632.01 2 IRELAND AUS ...... $852.84 #5. GLEN ALLEN NASH . . . .$4,506.17 #5. SHANE PETERS ...... $1,209.67 5 DUNHAM KEVI ...... $4,226.21 3 ANDERSON WA ...... $649.52

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ALL AROUND STEER WRESTLING PEEWEE BARRELS BAREBACK GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. TEAM QUESNEL DOOR SHOP / DOWNTOWN 1 LAYE BRENDAN ...... $3,181.15 1 NIEBORG RUDY ...... $3,262.62 1 LESLIE QUINN ...... $115.71 1 CASH KERNER ...... $5,550.92 TIRE & AUTO STEER WRESTLING ROPING – HEELERS SADDLE BRONC 2 JOBER WADE ...... $3,221.77 2 WILSON SHANAY ...... $55.86 2 JARED MARSHALL ...... $5,240.68 1 TY LYTTON ...... $3,772.78 1 WADE MCNOLTY ...... $4,016.37 3 STEVE HOHMANN ...... $2,730.09 2 COHORD MASON ...... $2,520.37 1 O’DEMPSEY MARK ...... $4,365.82 3 LAYE DERRIC ...... $3,065.62 TR HEELER 2 JEFF WILLS ...... $3,075.83 4 DAN KETTER ...... $1,714.43 3 RILEY ISNARDY ...... $2,124.81 2 DILLMAN BRANDEN . . . . .$3,137.66 4 GAGNON BLAKE ...... $2,772.12 1 SCHELLER TREVOR . . . . .$3,683.30 5 MATT BATES ...... $1,366.25 3 CAREY ISNARDY ...... $2,910.57 4 MIKE GILL ...... $1,577.16 3 WATERS BEAU ...... $2,954.50 5 POLLIT TROY ...... $2,455.12 2 WIGEMYR DEVIN ...... $3,529.35 SADDLE BRONC 4 KYLE MACNAUGHTON . . .$2,512.08 5 GRANT FOSBERY ...... $1,284.66 4 KREMP KRIS ...... $2,948.41 LADIES BARREL RACING 3 BONNETT KEELY ...... $3,139.83 1 GARRETT MADLEY ...... $3,504.59 5 GLEN BROWN ...... $1,740.70 BREAKAWAY ROPING 5 REINHARDT KEENAN (SB) .$2,214.74 1 ROBERTSON BROOK . . . .$9,592.62 4 GORDON TYRELL ...... $3,087.28 2 STEVE HOHMANN ...... $3,078.25 JENNA WILLS MEMORIAL JUNIOR 1 KYLE BELL ...... $2,519.14 BAREBACK 2 GOODWIN BOBBIE ...... $8,426.22 5 HAMILTON SAMMY . . . . .$2,570.14 3 RYLAND DEROSE ...... $2,854.82 2 DENISE SWAMPY ...... $2,428.61 BARREL RACING 1 BILTON DYLAN (BB) . . . . .$4,450.07 3 BEARNES JESSICA ...... $5,349.16 TR HEADER 4 KAYLAN EEK...... $1,691.08 3 TROY GERARD ...... $2,347.82 1 LANE WILLS ...... $2,110.94 2 ASPDEN JUSTIN ...... $4,384.65 4 DAINES MELISSA ...... $4,501.82 1 WIGEMYR DENTON...... $4,184.61 5 WACEY MARR ...... $1,399.76 GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. TEAM 2 BACARDI ZIMMERLEE . . .$1,410.50 3 MACDONALD TATE ...... $2,757.48 5 CARTER SANDRA ...... $4,271.59 2 MORASCH CLINT ...... $3,529.34 TEAM REGENCY DODGE CHRYSLER ROPING – HEADERS JUNIOR BARREL RACING 3 BRETT WILLS ...... $1,021.00 1 RYAN MACNAUGHTON . . .$4,907.27 4 MYERS JUSTIN ...... $2,717.00 3 BONNETT LOGAN ...... $3,139.82 BULL RIDING 1 TERRY KELBY ...... $2,493.72 1 MIKE GILL ...... $4,272.11 GJ RODEO CO ROOKIE ROUGH HORSE 2 JOSH CAHILL ...... $2,992.75 5 JAMISON COLE ...... $2,251.63 4 FLEWELLING TEL ...... $3,087.25 2 LONGEWAY RAYNA ...... $1,798.45 2 RYAN JASPER ...... $3,255.43 RIDER 3 GARY NICHOLSON ...... $2,119.26 BULLRIDING 5 BECKER CORY ...... $2,570.14 3 COY ERYN ...... $1,680.23 3 CHARLIE ATTRILL ...... $2,432.48 1 TYRONE HUNLIN 1265 4 AVON ISNARDY ...... $1,709.24 1 PARKINSON TY ...... $4,602.95 4 TERRY KIPTY ...... $1,495.45 4 JUSTIN WILLIAM ...... $1,843.50 2 DAVE POTTER 1100 5 JODY COE ...... $1,680.62 2 JAMISON ADAM ...... $3,694.26 5 SMITH KENNEDY ...... $1,390.85 5 BRADY FULLER ...... $1,515.17 3 KAYLAN EEK 705 PG KLASSIC AUTOBODY PEE WEE 3 WEST BILLY ...... $3,139.28 TIE DOWN ROPING BARREL RACING BOYS STEER RIDING NORTHERN HEALTH ROOKIE OF THE 4 NEILL TEHIKO ...... $1,723.59 1 RILEY ISNARDY ...... $3,143.99 1 TYLERRodeo CHERRY ...... $779.50 1 ZUR COOPER ...... $1,368.58 2 CLAYTON HONEYBOURN .$2,489.08 YEAR 2 ELLY FARMER ...... $656.50 5 GLEESON WYATT (BB) . . .$1,591.96 2 WEST BRYCE ...... $1,342.56 3 BROCK HERMAN ...... $2,272.86 1 RYLAND DEROSE ...... $2,854.82 3 DYSON LENEVE ...... $615.50 3 JANS NOLAN ...... $1,013.62 4 CASH ISNARDY ...... $1,949.33 2 TROY GERARD ...... $2,347.82 KD. SPIERS JUNIOR STEER RIDING 1 MILLER SHAWN ...... $6,091.73 4 BROWN CAMERON ...... $998.36 5 COHORD MASON ...... $1,770.39 3 VANESSA LEGGETT . . . . .$2,177.19 1 CLAY WATERHOUSE . . . . .$1,245.47 2 HEGGIE JUSTIN ...... $5,625.85 5 BERRETH OWEN ...... $887.69 20X WRANGLER LADIES BARREL ALL AROUND COWGIRL 2 TRISTAN HOLT ...... $1,156.73 3 GUNSCH JAMES...... $5,066.96 JUNIOR BULL RIDING RACING 3 JAKE GARDNER ...... $1,137.01 1 ALLISON EVERETT ...... $3,483.61 4 PEROZAK MACE ...... $3,247.86 1 WEST LONNIE ...... $1,512.47 1 LAURA JAMES ...... $4,392.90 ROCK CONSTRUCTION & MINING 5 GALLAIS TODD ...... $3,043.24 2 HENDERSON TANNER .. . . . $722.60 2 JUDY HYDE ...... $3,888.91 ALL AROUND COWBOY JUNIOR BREAKAWAY 3 MONICA ORAM ...... $3,375.46 1 MIKE GILL ...... $6,071.57 1 JAKE GARDNER ...... $1,295.86 3 RADFORD BROCK ...... $650.61 4 COLEEN DUGGAN ...... $3,164.97 ALL AROUND JUNIOR 2 TROY GERARD ...... $895.28 4 CLARK SEAN ...... $649.65 5 JOLEEN SEITZ ...... $2,846.90 1 JAKE GARDNER ...... $2,432.87 3 KYLE BELL ...... $715.35 5 WARD TYRELL ...... $610.09

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