Volume 26 No. 4 MAY 2016 FREE Putting More USDA Proposes Horsepower in New Rule to Congress Crack Down on

American Horse Council Soring (Washington, DC)- The American Horse Council has announced that its By HSUS theme for this year’s National Issues As a signal of its readiness to end Forum, sponsored by Luitpold Animal the cruel practice of “soring,” the U.S. Health, is “Putting More Horsepower in Department of Agriculture sent a pro- Congress.” The forum will feature sev- posed rule to update its existing Horse eral Congressional speakers. In addition, Protection Act regulations to the Office a primary focus of AHC committee of Management and Budget for White meetings this year will be on how the House clearance—a key step before a horse community can better deal with proposed rule is released for public com- legislation affecting the industry. ment. Mid Illinois Sport Horse Organization congratulates all of our 2015 year end award While gridlock has been the com- In February 2015, The Humane So- winners! See list on page 13 mon denominator of the last five Con- ciety of the United States filed a rule- gresses, there is an expectation in Wash- making petition with the USDA to prom- ington that the elections might change ulgate a rule to ban the “stacks” and that and return Congress to the days UHVRC Distributes 3,200 chains that are an integral part of the when give-and-take allowed legislation soring process in the Tennessee walking, to be passed. “With control of the White Complimentary Vaccines to Horses in spotted saddle, and racking horse breeds; House, the Senate, and the House of put an end to the failed system of indus- Representatives up-for-grabs in this Need try self-policing; and crack down on year’s elections, there could be changes violations by extending disqualification More than 180 non-profit equine the program or download the applica- that might break the Congressional log- periods for both the offender and the jam,” noted AHC president Jay Hickey. rescue and retirement facilities in the tion, visit www.uhvrc.org. United States recently received 3,200 The American Association of Equine sored horse. At this stage of the review “Now is the time to get ready for such complimentary doses of core vaccines Practitioners, headquartered in Lexing- process, the text of the USDA’s pro- opportunities and how better to learn through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary ton, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non- posed rule is not yet public. But to be about this than from leaders of Congress. Relief Campaign (UHVRC). profit organization dedicated to the effective, the proposed rule should in- While federal bills are always discussed Supported in partnership by the health and welfare of the horse. Cur- clude all of these commonsense, long- at AHC committee meetings, we want American Association of Equine Practi- rently, AAEP reaches more than 5 mil- awaited reforms. our committees to consider how each tioners (AAEP) and Merck Animal lion horse owners through its over 9,000 “There is no question the current member organization can be more in- Health, the UHVRC has delivered more members worldwide and is actively in- regulations are failing to protect volved in the grassroots process,” said than 21,000 free vaccines to horses in volved in ethics issues, practice manage- horses from a core group of scofflaw need since its inception in December ment, research and continuing education Hickey. trainers and owners in this industry,” In addition to Congressional speak- 2008. in the equine veterinary profession and “The complimentary vaccines from horse industry. For more information, Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of ers, the National Issues Forum will hear The HSUS, wrote on his blog. “Their reports from representatives of The the UHVRC enable us to serve our com- visit www.aaep.org. denials are hollow and their cruelty is Jockey Club and the United States munity and meet the standard of health- Today's Merck is a global health- care that our horses deserve,” said Cara care leader working to help the world be incontrovertible. At this stage of the de- Equestrian Federation on their plans to Zehnder, co-founder of Rescued Dreams well. Merck Animal Health, known as bate, this Administration has an opportu- require the microchipping of horses in Ranch in North Canton, Ohio. “I appre- MSD Animal Health outside the United nity to fix this broken system be- the future. “Other breeds and disciplines ciate Merck Animal Health and the States and Canada, is the global animal fore President Obama leaves office, and may be wondering how this might affect AAEP removing this expense from our health business unit of Merck. Through here’s an issue where nearly the whole them. They may be considering micro- plate.” its commitment to the Science of Health- of Congress agrees with needed re- chips themselves. The forum will pro- The UHVRC provides qualifying ier Animals™, Merck Animal Health forms.” vide them ample opportunity to get an- equine facilities with vaccines to protect offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners It’s been a federal crime since 1970 swers to what is underway and how it against eastern equine encephalitis, west- and governments one of the widest range to show horses who have been sored – might affect them going forward,” said ern equine encephalitis, equine rhi- of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines subjected to the intentional infliction of Hickey. nopneumonitis (EHV-1 and EHV-4), and health management solutions and This year’s AHC annual meeting West Nile Virus, equine influenza, teta- services. Merck Animal Health is dedi- pain on their legs and hooves to force will be held June 12 to 15 at the Wash- nus and rabies. To qualify for donated cated to preserving and improving the them to step higher to gain a competitive vaccines, facilities must have 501(c)(3) health, well-being and performance of ington Court Hotel in Washington, edge in the show ring. But cruel, unscru- tax-exempt status, follow the AAEP animals. It invests extensively in dy- DC. AHC committee meetings will be pulous trainers exploit regulatory loop- Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue and namic and comprehensive R&D re- held on Monday, June 12, and the Na- holes, and the corrupt industry self- Retirement Facilities, and work with an sources and a modern, global supply regulation system allows the perpetua- tional Issues Forum will be on Tuesday AAEP-member veterinarian to submit an chain. Merck Animal Health is present tion of what amounts to organized crime, morning, June 13. application. in more than 50 countries, while its This year the annual Congressional The program distributes vaccines products are available in some 150 mar- all for the sake of show ribbons. Ride-In will begin on Tuesday afternoon once per year; the next application dead- kets. For more information, visit The USDA has stated publicly in (Continued on page 15) line is Feb. 1, 2017. To learn more about www.merck-animal-health. (Continued on page 15) PAGE 2

Equine science is not a standard part of most students’ education. Even grow- ing up in a rural area, there were no equine science classes offered to us up through high school. We were required for take foreign language classes and we had the options to take cooking and parenting classes but nothing equine related. I know there are equine programs in larger high schools but if you don’t go to one of those few schools, there are not a lot of options to study equine sciences. I’ve been doing some digging and I could only find three universities and one college in the state of Illinois that offer degree programs in equine science: University of Illinois, Parkland University, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and Black Hawk College. When you think about the number of colleges and universities in the state there really aren’t very many. I know that most people that choose to learn about horses don’t do through college. I know my grandparents didn’t. You learn about the horses through word of mouth, learning from trainers and breeders to understand as much as you possibly can. However, there is so much more than can be learned about horse than just what we can learn from each other. Mostly I am referring to veterinary services. In the last ten years, equine medi- cal advancements have come a long way. One of the greatest veterinary advancement is the changes in deworming horses. Ten years ago owners were deworming and entire barn of a regular repeated schedule. Unfortunately these parasites can build up a resis- tance to the commonly used drugs used to deworm horses. Now veterinarians have decided it’s best to only deworm the horses that need it most based off of tests on the fecal egg counts. This prevents the parasites from building up a resistance. With outbreaks of the equine herpes virus continuing across the country ad- vancements in disease control have also been necessary. I know there have been de- bates about the benefits of EHV-1 vaccines and but there have been vaccines releases that have proven to be effective. Some of them only work for up to four months but the research continues to find a vaccine that can hopefully prevent any further outbreaks. West Nile virus is also a disease that has been greatly decreased over resent years due to veterinary advancements. There were 15,000 case reported in 2002 and this was brought down to only 300 cases reported in 2013. In just 11 years this disease almost disappeared due to advancements in equine medicine and the release of WNV vaccines. There have been numerous advancements in equine veterinary treatments. New medications are constantly being released for the treatment of equine ailments in- cluding inflammation and ulcers. There have also been new treatments in tendon and ligament injuries and these advancements continue with more research. Advancements in equine nutrition are constantly coming. Just like with peo- ple, what is considered to be proper diet and nutrition is regularly changing with the season. With all of the advancements in equine nutrition, new equine feeds become available and it’s for the owner to decide what feed works best for their horses. No one know your horse better than you do so while veterinary advancements may change what is considered to be proper nutrition, only your know which feeds work best for your horses. These changes do however give you plenty of options. 618-604-4726 Even with all of these equine veterinary advancements in the last decade, there is still so much more to learn. There are still equine diseases that have no cure and no effective vaccine. There is always more room to grow when it comes to equine treat- ments for injuries so it would be nice to see more education available for those that want to be a part of these veterinary changes. I wish the best of luck to anyone out there that would like to pursue and educa- tion in equine science. In the state of Illinois there may only be four options but there are fairly spread out so hopefully there is one not too far from you so you have the op- tion. While you’re looking into your equine science choices I remind you to please sup- port our advertisers since they make this paper possible. Nicole Owens

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618-604-4726 PAGE 3 Lush Green Grass May Be Harmful to All Youth Horse Horses Judging Contest

By Kim Marie Labak from young grasses in April and May, through the seeds. This fungus produces Spring is here, and the plants are when the grasses are most rich in carbo- an ergot-like alkaloid, which is toxic to new and fresh. The pretty, lush grasses hydrates. It can be difficult to keep many animal species. that green the countryside in April and horses from eating these grasses, but In horses, fescue toxicity can cause May are young, tender, and very tasty confining horses to a dry lot is one op- reproductive problems. Fescue alkaloids for a horse. Unfortunately, these young tion. If a horse is let out to a green pas- can delay a mare’s estrus cycle. Also, grasses are also low in the fiber that ture, a muzzle can keep it from grazing they prolong pregnancy by blocking the horses need and are high in the soluble the sweet grasses. hormones that initiate labor, so a preg- carbohydrates that can upset the sensi- As grasses mature and become more nant mare may carry a fetus for up to 14 tive microbiotic balance in a horse’s gut. “stemmy,” their fiber content increases months instead of the standard 11 Equine veterinarians at the Univer- and their carbohydrate content drops, months. Foaling after such a prolonged sity of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hos- thus the risk for grass founder decreases pregnancy can be difficult, since the pital in Urbana say that, since horses are as summer approaches. fetus is larger than normal and the mare natural grazers, they need a diet high in Fescue Toxicity doesn’t have the hormones to relax the fiber such as that found in long- Another common problem with pelvic ligaments for delivery. Addition- stemmed, mature forage grasses. spring grasses is fescue toxicity. Fescue ally, fescue can suppress prolactin, the At the 2016 Illinois Horse Fair in Grass Founder is a native grass prevalent in the central hormone responsible for milk produc- Springfield IL, three states (IL, MO, and Young grasses are higher in soluble United States, and many varieties are tion. IN) gathered to compete at the annual IL carbohydrates. Large amounts of these widely grown as lawn grass and sold in Fortunately, fescue toxicity is re- Horse Judging Contest. Out of 105 sen- carbohydrates can overload the gut, dis- garden stores. Fescue is popular because versible; if a horse is off fescue pasture, ior individuals and 69 junior individuals, turbing the balance of natural bacteria. it is considered a “wonder grass”: it’s she can clear the toxin within a matter of Edwardsville, IL Freshman high school As large numbers of natural gut bacteria disease resistant, it’s drought tolerant, days. For mares that have had a pro- student, Monique Garrett placed 1st die, they release a surge of a bacterial and it resists insects and temperature longed pregnancy, certain pharmaceuti- overall. toxin called endotoxin and factors that extremes. cals can help reverse the action of fescue Monique, is the daughter Don and may trigger laminitis. The secret behind fescue’s hardiness alkaloids, helping to induce labor. Angie Garrett of Edwardsville. She at- The alterations in gut flora and re- lies in the fungus that lives inside it. For more information about grass tends EHS and is heavily involved with lease of trigger factors can cause acute Unlike the fungi that commonly grow on founder or fescue toxicity, contact your horses through FFA, 4-H, Barrel Racing signs of laminitis in predisposed horses, the outside of grains, the fescue fungus local equine veterinarian. and the Galloping Out program with such as overweight horses, horses with a grows inside the plant and is passed on Indian Hills farm in Edwardsville. previous history of laminitis, and horses Monique hopes to carry her horse judg- with Cushing’s disease. ing skills into college. The competiton Forage management is the best way involved judging 8 classes of horses and to prevent this problem, called “grass answering questions about each class. founder.” Experts at Illinois say owners Different breeds of horses like Frieisans, should not overfertilize and should not Thoroughbreds, SSH along with halter allow grasses to go to seed. Some and riding classes were performed. Pic- grasses, such as southern grasses, form tured below is Monique Garrett, 1st seed heads quickly, and horses will graze place overall winner, on the left and and pick for these tasty, high- Debra Hagstrom, University of IL carbohydrate seeds. Equine Extension Specialist on the If forage management is not feasi- right . Monique and her team train from ble, owners should keep horses away Nov. to April and are sponsored by busi- nesses and individuals. PAGE 4 Profitable Horseman

What Thief Takes Money From You An empty stall for attracting the next entrepreneurial mindset, you have a is a result of taking days off and schedul- Daily? -The Answer May Surprise opportunity steady stream of ideas, both good and ing vacations. Down time renews and You I’m the first to admit it’s difficult to not so good, to improve your business. refreshes energy, allows your body to As a horseman, you have a fond- make choices about letting horses go. Chances are high most of your good rest and your mind to sharpen and be ness and attachment to horses you’ve Unlike trading in your old truck for a ideas never get fully evaluated, devel- creative. bought, traded for or have been gifted to more reliable one, there is an emotional oped and put in practice due to the lack Granted, extended vacations of you. And you will probably agree, with attachment to deal with in this process. of permission slip. more than two weeks are difficult with the exception of a few, most horses are And emotions may distract and interfere, With regressive thoughts back to horses in your life, but a few days away likeable and you see varying degrees of especially from family and customers. your school years field trip, a business are always possible when you make hap- potential for improvement. With not enough income to offset owner often sets a barrier for moving piness your priority as well as your pro- As a professional, you recognize their carrying costs, non performing forward, because of conditioning that he fessional success. horses are assets in a business and not horses steal your profit. If you have or she needs approval, like a permission If you’re not taking regular days off pets. And you will admit a horse is either horses in this class, help find them new slip, from spouse, parents, siblings or or at least a regular afternoon off each incrementally appreciating or depreciat- jobs with another owner where they fit friends for putting a bold innovative idea week, the fault is entirely yours. Reread ing in value. better in a program. Horses want to have to the test. the section above about the power of As an asset, a horse is generating a purpose and you owe it to yourself and The only permission required for NO. An afternoon off means doing what income as: them to help make that happen. Admit- your ideas is from your customers. Ask YOU really want to do, not what your  a lesson horse tedly it can take some work to find a new them. If response is favorable, you have guilty conscience dictates. home for some horses, but I know if you all of the permission you need. There’s no shame in catching a  a leased horse were afraid of work, you wouldn’t be Get going. movie matinee, shopping or getting a  brood mare working with horses. A Spring Tonic for Stress Reduction massage even though your overactive  stallion If your aim is to make a living and a for Professional Horsemen work ethic disapproves of this behavior  inventory for sale profit with horses, you need to make A business and personal life cen- during work hours. room for horses that pay their way as tered on horses never lacks for ac- Along with taking days off, don’t  rental for hire for ride or drive part of your business program. Make a tion. Work days beginning early and neglect to take a break in the morning As an income generating asset, a list of the horses you own and start ending late are the nature of the occupa- and afternoon. Ten minutes of sitting and horse also has operating expenses associ- tracking the revenue they provide. tion and nine to five work hours for pro- enjoying your favorite beverage or ated with it. The obvious costs are feed, Evaluate the income stream, deduct the fessional horsemen are a myth. Being in snack, relaxes the body and clears the bedding, farrier, veterinary care and la- carrying costs and determine the contri- business is demanding and stress is often mind. You’re conscientious about giving bor. Add general operating overhead bution to your profit. Keep the perform- the result from attempting to live the life your horses a break in action; be consci- costs like utilities, lease or interest ex- ers and the retirees you treasure and help of an untiring super hero. entious about the need to give yourself pense, real estate taxes, and bookkeeping the rest find a new home. Here are three practices you can put one, too. to the list and you will arrive at an an- Fill the vacated stalls and spaces to use immediately to reduce stress and Sufficient Sleep nual carrying cost for each horse in your with performing horses that will earn increase happiness in your professional You may not need as much sleep as inventory. This number can easily be you money. and personal life. a teenager, but you need enough each $2400 per horse per year and up. Leaving Your Mark Learn the power of NO night to be well rested. How much is Not only does each horse have an I grab a special handle on the sliding It’s the nature of riding instructors, enough sleep is an individual choice, but annual operating expense, it is also an barn door every day to open it. It's not trainers and barn owners to want to be indicators like: daytime drowsiness, opportunity cost. An opportunity cost is fancy; it's built for function, much like a helpful and when asked to help by fam- crankiness, irritability and lack of focus defined as the cost of something in terms horse shoe.The manufacturer of that han- ily, friends and organizations the default usually point to sleep deprivation. of an opportunity foregone, an opportu- dle put his heart and soul into all of the verbal response is YES followed by an Ignoring your mother’s advice to get nity for higher income. In economic iron he produced as a blacksmith and a internal emotional response of dread for a good night’s rest results in: terms, there is an opportunity cost for farrier. My door handle is proudly yet another commitment. every decision you make in your equine  Decrease in performance and alert- stamped with "Vern H." to let the world Sometimes you owe it to yourself to business ness know he made it. say NO without feeling that you’re let- Think about this. If a horse occupies  Memory impairment He's passed on and I often think ting people down. a stall and generates only marginal in- about him and his work with horses and Here are some key points about  Increased risk for injury come through lease, lessons, breeding, or their owners when I see the stamp.Your making NO an acceptable answer for  Health problems if sleep deprivation has little or no potential for future in- pride in your work will leave a legacy your reply: is long term come, this sounds harsh, but it is a thief that will endure far longer than any of You can improve your sleep quality horse.  Know what you want and say so - your material goods you value so highly by changing your attitude about sleep. Like a horse thief, a thief horse people are more relaxed and drawn today. It’s been said it takes twenty one days to steals your potential to earn profit from to you when you are secure about Think about it, when you leave this create a habit. That’s a small investment the space and resources it occupies. That who you are. world, your money will be distributed to of time and energy to benefit from a life- stall could be used for:  Removing things you don’t want to your heirs who will use it and mix it time of improved happiness. Boarding do from your life opens up time to back into the economic river where you Some suggestions for changing your Horse for training complete the things you do want to found it. It's likely your clothes will be sleep habits: Lesson Horse do. donated to strangers and after personal Get up at the same time every morn- Brood Mare keepsakes are distributed, the remainder  Saying No to others requires prac- ing-if you’re consistent with this for A speculation horse "bought right" of your effects will end up in a garage tice, but gets easier each time. three weeks, you’ll no longer need an sale or landfill.  Even if at first it may seem unlikely, alarm clock What's left for your legacy are your others will pick up the slack to do Be committed to be in your bed by a own little stamps you make along your the things you choose to stop doing. certain time each night. Tell family way in life.You know, like the time you  If you have special talents like members and others that you’re not gave a kid a job who desperately needed teaching, training or judging horses, available after your “bed time.” Resist the money and some solid advice in a you owe it to yourself and others to the temptation to do just one more thing. troubled time. Or the time you gave a create the time to nourish and use If you’re mattress is tired, you will talk to a group of 4-H 'ers where one kid your skills. be too. If it’s older than ten years, it’s remembers your words about good Get into the habit of saying NO im- probably due for a replacement. You horsemanship for the rest of his life. And mediately to people who want you to do won’t believe what a new mattress does when the riding camp student from things that don't make sense to your for the quality of your sleep until you twenty five years ago brings her daugh- business plan or to your personal replace a mattress that is old enough to ter to camp and says please give her the plan. “I’ll think about it” as an answer vote. confidence you gave me when I needed just prolongs stress and makes it harder Doug Emerson helps professional it so much. to say NO later. A prompt, polite and horsemen struggling with the business Your words and actions are the firm NO helps both parties move on. half of the horse business. Visit his web- stamps that truly make your legacy. Taking Time Off site: Leave your mark with pride. An overactive work ethic robs you www.ProfitableHorseman.com for more Innovate Please, No Permission of happiness and relaxation. Interviews articles like this one and to subscribe to Slip Required with the busiest and most successful his free electronic newsletter about If you are a business owner with an people often reveal part of their success PAGE 5 Long Recovery For Horses Burned in Researchers Use “Camera Pill” Australian Bushfires To Take Unprecedented Look and all were severely burned and in need Inside a Horse’s Intestine of ongoing care. The level of care re- quired for all 10 horses was just beyond Newswise — SASKATOON – Vet- action are working, or to answer basic our capabilities and fortunately Murdoch erinary and engineering researchers at questions such as determining what University was able to assist. Five horses the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) “normal” small intestine function looks were transferred to the University Hospi- tal and the veterinarians there were able have teamed up to harness imaging tech- like. to provide the care that was needed,” Dr nology to fill in a blank area in animal Researchers tested off-the-shelf hu- Wallace said. health—what goes on in a horse’s gut? man “camera pill” technology on horses, Caring for the five horses that re- “Whenever I talk to students about revealing both promise and suggested mained in Dr Wallace’s clinic initially the horse abdomen, I put up a picture of enhancements. Image courtesy of the involved 20 hours of work per day. He a horse and put a big question mark in University of Saskatchewan. says that if it were not for the help of the middle,” said veterinary researcher University of Saskatchewan. volunteers, it would not have been possi- Dr. Julia Montgomery in the U of S Wahid has long worked with endo- ble for his clinic to continue operating Western College of Veterinary Medi- scopy capsule technology for humans and treat the injured horses. cine. Montgomery worked with equine and has even patented algorithms and “These horses required intensive surgeon Dr. Joe Bracamonte and Khan data compression technology for their care and our clinic had to run as normal, Wahid, a specialist in health informatics improved performance. The “camera so to say we were overstretched at the and imaging in the College of Engineer- pills” have been in use for human medi- time would be an understatement. ing. The team used an endoscopy cap- cine for some time, he explained, but Thankfully, we had some wonderful sule about the size and shape of a vita- have yet to be applied in equine health. volunteers who made it all possible,” he Australian Veterinary Association said. min pill—a sort of “mini submarine” “We thought, ‘why not try it for veteri- Horses that suffered severe burns Dr Wallace says that his clinic did with a camera—to have a look inside a nary medicine?’” Wahid said. during the Yarloop bushfire in January not charge for the veterinary services or horse. On March 1st, they did just that, have made full recoveries and have now professional time to treat the burned “This is really a cool way to look at administering the capsule through a been discharged and are back in the care horses. Fortunately, through donations of the entire small intestine,” Montgomery stomach tube directly to the horse’s of their owners. equipment and money, the five horses at said, explaining the only other ways are stomach. For the next eight hours, the Equine Veterinarians Australia his clinic and the five at Murdoch Uni- exploratory surgery or laparoscopy, capsule and its camera made its way member and director of Murray Veteri- versity were successfully treated and nary Services, Dr. Ross Wallace, con- which uses a thin, lighted tube inserted through the horse’s small intestine, of- have now been discharged. firmed that his clinic provided continued through an incision. Neither allows a fering a continuous picture of what was “We had overwhelming support care to five horses for more than eight view from inside. Veterinarians also can going on inside. from the community and vet industry weeks to successfully treat their injuries. use an endoscope—basically a camera The team plans to run more tests in from companies sourcing medications to “The fire in the Yarloop and sur- on the end of a thin cable—to look as far the next few months on different horses people donating money. We established rounding areas was on a scale that the as the horse’s stomach and a rectal exam to gather more data. With this in hand, an online fundraising campaign and this region had never experienced. Our team to have a look from the other end. they plan to pursue funding to further truly demonstrated the power of social went out to properties in the morning media. It was an incredible show of sup- Montgomery explained that capsule develop equine capsule endoscopy. following the fires to assess the damage port.” endoscopy offers a powerful new tool to “From the engineering side, we can to horses. We treated them onsite or “Watching these horses make full recov- diagnose diseases such as inflammatory now look at good data,” Wahid ex- transferred them back to the clinic if eries and seeing them now back with bowel disease and cancer, or to check plained. “Once we know more about the further treatment was required.” their owners – it’s just the best outcome surgical sites. Researchers could use it to requirements, we can make it really cus- “We had 10 horses at the hospital we could have hoped for,” he said see how well drugs to stimulate bowel tomizable, a pill specific to the horse.” PAGE 6 The Dangers Legendary Mustang Sanctuary of Dewormers The Legendary Mustang Sanctuary is ready for the season. We have started Versus the out with a bang with the Mardi Gras event that was held in March. On May Dangers of 28 we will be having our second annual Mustangs for Mustangs at the St Louis Regional Airport. The Sanctuary has Worms teamed up with the Southern Illinois Mustang Association car club. It is a fun .Horsemen’s Laboratory receives numerous requests from our clients for day for everyone. There is a flea market advice on what dewormer they should that goes on all day, A couple of mus- use on their horse. At the click of a tangs will be there to represent the Sanc- mouse there is so much information tuary (weather permitting), and a car available on the internet that it can be cruise will also be held. We are looking overwhelming and horse owners are for vendors for the flea market. It does often confused. Many clients tell us they not matter if you want to sell your goods have heard that certain medications might not be safe for their horse or they like a yard sale or if you specialize in have read a story about “someone” who anything from a small business to just used a certain dewormer and their horse want to get rid of your stuff, you are had a problem with it. welcomed to reserve a booth space. We So the real question is … would you are also inviting the car enthusiast out to rather deal with the problems that the show off their vehicles. Any sort of mo- worms cause your horse or with the pos- torized vehicle is welcome to participate sible side effects the deworming medica- tion may cause? One must consider that in the cruise in. So, if you have a car, dewormers are very similar to human truck, motorcycle, semi truck, or what- medications in the fact that there may be ever, this is a good event to show it off many problems that follow the use of and brag about it. For more information these dewormers that may or may not be on reserving your booth space or general directly connected to the use of the information, you can visit our facebook medication. However, the possibility of any of these problems developing in page at Legendary Mustang Sanctuary or your horse is so remote that it is unlikely give Kathy a call at 618-616-8875. you will ever have to deal with them. It It is spring time again. At the Sanc- is much more likely in most situations an tuary, that means a lot of hard work. We owner will have to deal with a problem recently had a group out from Amare. in their horse if worms are allowed to go Amare is a newly formed alliance that untreated. Remember there is a long list has partnered with Chestnut Health Sys- of side effects that may be exhibited Amare volunteers hard at work at the Sanctuary following the use of most all medica- tems (Granite City). Amare is a group tions. However, we make the decision to that is working together with Chestnut to use these medications based on whether bring forth a model of community better- the benefits of using the drug outweigh ment with those in recovery by strength- nance of the abused. If any troops out calling at 618-616-8875. the risks of not using them. The same ening their volunteering efforts. Ty of there would like to visit, please give us a We have had a great respond from decision must be made about using de- Amare stated that their civic responsibil- call. We accept sponsorship programs people donating much needed items to worming medication in horses. ity is good for their individual personal and memberships. Our programs are help keep the Sanctuary keep going. We Before effective dewormers were great for school classes and clubs. They thank you all so much for your dona- available many horses did poorly, devel- happiness, especially for those in recov- oped other diseases as a complication ery from drug/alcohol addiction. The can sponsor a mustang or burro and get tions. We are still in need of donations, associated with the worms, or even death Sanctuary thanks all the volunteers that updates on their progress from the wild either monetary or equipment. We still due to worms. The use of dewormers came out. While they were at the Sanctu- to there forever home. We are set up for need round pen panels so we can bring and other preventive practices has ary, they mended fences. Within two memorials for your loved ones, whether in more at a time, saddles, bridles, hal- greatly lowered the risk of problems hours, they almost had one entire run of it be for the two legged sort or the four ters, blankets, troughs, or anything at all caused by worms; however, these de- legged sort. It is a great way to remem- horse related. Please keep in mind that wormers and associated practices will fence repaired. They worked hard and ber your loved ones. We also have an we are a 501 ©3 Organization, and all never completely eliminate the risks of enjoyed doing the work. They are plan- worms in horses. Consequently we will ning on coming out a couple of times a intern program for the college level stu- donations, be it monetary or any type of have to continue to make the decision month. dents. item, is a tax write off for you. when and if to use dewormers based on As soon as we get another enclosure Please remember that all funds If you are interested in volunteering the changing picture of worm control and shelter set up, we will be going after raised support the organization’s mission at the Sanctuary, you are always wel- including using fecal egg counts to more Mustangs. We are going to try to to rescue America’s wild mustang horses comed. Please give us a call at 618-616- evaluate your horse’s worm control pro- & burros and help advance its public 8875. Also, please like us on facebook. gram. bring in some yearlings for four H pro- education programs to raise awareness of If you would like to mail your donation, If you have additional questions jects, and others that want to start with a about your horse’s worm control pro- younger horse. Keep watching our face- the important role these historical, living, you can do so by mailing to Legendary gram or deworming medications Horse- book to see what we will be bringing in. legendary animals play in America’s Mustang Sanctuary, P.O. Box 725, Ed- men’s Laboratory recommends you con- We will also be bringing in additional western history. Legendary Mustang wardsville, Il. 62025 sult your veterinarian or sign up for horses and burros over the next few Sanctuary developed and supports for- Horsemen’s Laboratory consulting ser- months. If anyone is interested in getting mal education programs which include vice at www.horsemenslab.com or call internships for students studying Veteri- (800) 544-0599. a gentled mustang or burro, please give us a call and let us know what you are nary Medicine and Equine Sciences. An looking for. application process is in place for these We are still in the planning phases programs. We are also set up for groups to become a drop off site for internet to come and visit. We welcome all adoptions and to hold satellite adoptions groups of all ages. If you are involved in at the Sanctuary. It is a lengthy project any type of organization, we would like since we will be working with the BLM, to be considered for a day event. We but we have made some progress. Keep welcome School field trips, scouts, sen- an eye on our facebook and we will let iors, other horse clubs, and any other you know when plans are finalized.. We groups that are out there. During their are in need of round pen panels if any- visit, they will learn some of the history one has some out there that are not being of the American Mustang, from the be- used. ginning to present, and will get a chance We have been getting more scout to come face to face with some of the troops coming out to earn their badges. It resident mustangs. If your group can not is a great place for them to learn some make it out to the Sanctuary, we can history of the mustangs, read their come to your location and talk to your freezebrands, and the care and mainte- groups. They can schedule their visit by PAGE 7 Legislation Approved To Thoroughbreds Helping Revive Prestigious Washington Thoroughbreds Shows D.C. International The weekend of April 16-17 brought beautiful weather and great per- A bill that would help resurrect the a major prep for the Breeders' Cup, an formances from Thoroughbreds in both Washington D.C. International and pro- event we hope to host in the near future.” the hunter and dressage rings. On Satur- vide $500,000 in bonus money to Mary- John McDaniel, Chairperson of the day, Paula Mangiaracina, East Lake land-bred or Maryland-sired horses who Maryland Racing Commission, said: Farm, and Mark Harrell Horse Shows run in the Preakness Stakes (G1) has “It's a great thing. It's something we've hosted an all-Thoroughbred hunter show. sailed through the House 137-0 after been musing about for years. It's em- Over a dozen horse and rider pairs com- passing the Senate 46-0 last month. blematic of the turn-around we've seen peted in classes ranging from trotting The bill, which only needs the sig- with The Stronach Group. It also recon- poles to 2’3” fences. The atmosphere nature of Maryland Governor Larry Ho- nects us with D.C. in a real way. I think was very relaxed, making it a great op- gan to become law, would give $500,000 it sends a strong message not only to the portunity for the horses and riders who for three years to the Maryland Interna- racing community in Maryland but in the were new to showing to gain valuable tional, a turf race to be contested at Lau- surrounding areas that Maryland is the experience. Four of the horses that com- rel Park. It also provides the Maryland place to be.” peted are eligible for the 2016 Thor- Racing Commission $500,000 to create a Maryland Racing Commissioner oughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds Su- bonus program “for Maryland-bred or Bruce Quade called the bill “great per Award, which can only be earned by Maryland-sired horses running in the news.” a horse that raced at Fairmount Park in Preakness Stakes.” “I remember the old International 2013, 2014, or 2015. Miss Kitty, Sorbay, “We're extremely excited about the and the excitement and the week of ac- and Turbo Pup, all recently retired from opportunity to revive the Washington tivities surrounding the event,” Quade the track, have exceeded expectations as D.C. International at Laurel Park,” said said. “It was neat seeing the horses and they start their show careers. In the after- High point TB champion at the East Sal Sinatra, President and General Man- jockeys here from all over the world. I'm Lake Farm hunter show was Mad- noon, the more experienced pairs ager of the Maryland Jockey Club. “The sure The Stronach Group and Maryland madskillz owned and ridden by Delaney showed off in the Handy Hunter class International was one of the world's pre- Jockey Club will do everything they can Toensing and the open hunters. Madmadskillz, mier turf races, and we want to bring it to restore the International to its past winner of the 2014 and 2015 Super back bigger and better than ever. We're glory.” Award, earned Super Award points and extremely grateful for all the support Inaugurated in 1952, the Washing- the THT Championship for the day with from the State of Maryland, horsemen, ton D.C. International, one of the most his rider, Delaney Toensing. Sarah Krei- breeders and fans. We also want to thank significant turf races in the world, at- der and Minstrel’s Song took home the Delegate Jay Walker who introduced the tracted horses from the Soviet Union, THT Reserve Championship prize. Spec- bill and Delegates Kevin Hornberger and France, England, Poland, Ireland, Aus- tators were treated to delicious baked Ric Metzgar for co-sponsoring the bill. tralia and South America. Some of the goods, with all the proceeds going to We continue building Maryland racing, sport's biggest stars competing in the THT. The judge, Stacey Howlett, gener- but running the International again and International included Kelso, All Along, ously donated her fee to THT. making it a major turf race on the Bald Eagle, Fort Marcy, Paradise Creek, On Sunday, Avalon Horse Farm world's racing calendar is one of our Mac Diarmida, Dahlia, Sunshine Forever hosted a dressage show. The show major priorities. and Vanlandingham. The race was last started early and did not end until after 5 “We hope to use the International as run in 1994. p.m., and riders competed in Intro through First Level. There were also Prix Caprilli and Eventing tests offered. The Silver Springs Pony Club ran a success- ful concession stand to earn money for their club activities. The quesadillas were quite popular! Five Thoroughbreds competed throughout the day to earn the THT Champion’s plate hand painted by Reserve Champion Minstrel’s Song Cynthia Medina, $50 cash prize, and the (Dexter) ridden by Sarah Kreider. beautiful rosette. The eventual winner was Western Zen, ridden by Lynette Scott. Ruckus Maker and Carrie Mont- gomery took home the Reserve Cham- needed in order to provide awards at pion’s rosette and $10 cash prize. Both additional shows. Each donation of $100 horses are also in the running for the allows THT to add another show to the 2016 Super Award. schedule. For more information about With the help of our generous spon- sponsoring an award, please contact sors, Thoroughbreds Helping Thor- Holly Steinmeyer at stein- oughbreds currently has funding to offer [email protected]. You can find Thor- high point awards at shows through June oughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds on and at the THT all-Thoroughbred show facebook and our website, in October. Additional sponsors are www.thtillinois.com PAGE 8 Calendar of Events May June 25 & 26 - Tim Boyer Horsemanship Clinic. Tim has been a popular clinician May 5-7 - The International Omaha Indoor Show Jumping & Dressage Competi- at the Illinois Horse Fair for quite some time. He has 40 years’ experience train- tion, CenturyLink Center Omaha, Nebraska. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for ing horses in halter, pleasure, roping, cutting ,racing and speed events. His men- more information. tors were Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrence. He offers many years of knowledge and May 6-8 - Scott Stokes Stockmanship, Cattle Working and Roping clinic. Scott has expertise to clinic participants. worked with horses full time most of his life, primarily on working cattle ranches June 25 - Brier Bank Farm Dressage/Hunter Jumper Show, Bank Farm, Marine, Illi- all over the United States. Scott’s laid-back, easy-going teaching style, extensive nois. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. knowledge and ability to communicate very clearly puts his students in a position June 25-26 - Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials (Area IV), Illinois. Visit to succeed at being a better partner with their horses. In this clinic, he will teach midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. you stockmanship exercises, how to work your horse effectively and efficiently June 25-26 - Midsouth Pony Club Horse Trials (Area VIII), Lexington, Kentucky. with cattle and get your started roping or help you advance your roping skills. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information.

May 7 - Dublin Farm Hunter Jumper Show. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more June 25 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at information. 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to May 7 - Queeny Park Open Cross Country Schooling, Queeny Park, Missouri. Visit www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. June 26 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL- Dressage/Hunter/Jumper Show, Morn- May 7-8 - S2HorseShows Centered Riding Clinic with Carol O'Donnell Wilson, ing start time based on number of entries. Overnight Stalls and concessions. Metamora IL. Visit s2horseshows.com for more details. Kevin: 618-567-5477 or Patti: 314-680-5086. www.highlandsaddleclub.com. May 8 - Queeny Park Mother's Day Hunter Pace, Queeny Park, Missouri. Visit midil- Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. ANYONE MAY SHOW. sporthorseorg.com for more information. June 26 - Madison County Trailblazers Horse Show at Triangle H Farm, Edwards- May 14-15 - Mill Creek Pony Club Horse Trials (Area IV), Longview, Kansas City, ville, IL. Show starts at 12 noon. Visit madisoncountytrailblazers.org or call Missouri. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. Marilyn at 618-604-1967. May 14 - Brier Bank Farm Dressage/Hunter Jumper Show, Brier Bank Farm, Marine, July Illinois. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. July 3 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at May 14 - Tower Hill Equestrian Center Dressage Schooling Show. Visit 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to www.towerhillequestrian.com for the details. www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com. Jackpot Show Added money 1:00pm May 14 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at July 9 - S2HorseShows Open Pleasure Show, Metamora IL. Visit s2horseshows.com 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to for more details. www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com July 9-10 - Briarstone Hunter Jumper Show, Briarstone Academy, Waterloo, Illinois. May 14 - NBHA District 05/ IBRA at Waterloo Fairgrounds, Waterloo, IL. Trainers Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. start at 5 pm show to follow. Added money. Visit nbhail05.com or call Megan at July 9 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at 618-401-6543. 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to May 21 - Greenville Veterinary Clinic Coggins and Vaccine Clinic. Greenville, IL. www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com 9am - 11am. Call 618-664-0640 for more information. July 9 - NBHA District 05/IBRA at Waterloo Fairgrounds, Waterloo, IL. Trainers May 21-22 - Briarstone Hunter Jumper Show, Briarstone Academy, Waterloo, Illi- start at 5 pm show to follow. Added money. Visit nbhail05.com or call Megan at nois. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. 618-401-6543. May 21 - Lincoln Trail Riders Combined Pleasure/Speed Show 2 P.M. Pleasure July 11-15 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL – Week 3 Pony Camp, 9 am to 3 division, with Speed to follow no earlier than 5 PM. LTR shows now held at pm. www.highlandsaddleclub.com, Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. Kevin 618- Highland Saddle Club Equestrian Center, 12118 Ellis Rd., Highland,IL, 62249. 567-5477 Collared shirt and proof of negative Coggins required. Concession stand on July 15-17 - Champagne Run at the Park Horse Trials (Area VIII), Kentucky Horse grounds. www.Facebook.com/LincolnTrailRiders Hotline (314) 603-0673 or Park, Lexington, Kentucky. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. (618) 514-1145 July 16 - Lincoln Trail Riders Combined Pleasure/Speed Show 2 P.M. Pleasure May 22 - Madison County Trailblazers Horse Show at Triangle H Farm, Edwards- division, with Speed to follow no earlier than 5 PM. LTR shows now held at ville, IL. Show starts at 12 noon. Visit madisoncountytrailblazers.org or call Highland Saddle Club Equestrian Center, 12118 Ellis Rd., Highland,IL, 62249. Marilyn at 618-604-1967 Collared shirt and proof of negative Coggins required. Concession stand on May 27-29 - May-Daze at the Park Horse Trials (Area VIII), Kentucky Horse Park, grounds. www.Facebook.com/LincolnTrailRiders Hotline (314) 603-0673 or Lexington, Kentucky. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. (618) 514-1145 May 28 - East Lake Farm Hunter Jumper Show. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for July 23 - MISHO Jump Clinic. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. more information. July 23 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at May 28 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com July 24 - Madison County Trailblazers Horse show at Triangle H Farm, Edwardsville, June IL. Show starts at 12 noon. Visit madisoncountytrailblazers.org or call Marilyn June 2-5 - IEA Horse Trials, Classic Training & Novice Three-Day Event (Area at 618-604-1967. VIII), Hoosier Horse Park, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana. Visit midilsport- July 31 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL- Dressage/Hunter/Jumper Show, Morn- horseorg.com for more information. ing start time based on number of entries. Overnight Stalls and concessions. June 3-5 - Ridgefield Arena Hunter Jumper Show, Ridgefield Arena, Wildwood, Mis- Kevin: 618-567-5477 or Patti: 314-680-5086. www.highlandsaddleclub.com. souri. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. ANYONE MAY SHOW. June 4 - CW Equestrian Center in Mascoutah, Illinois Horse Show. Recognized by August SLADS, MI-SHO, THT and WDAIL. Visit the Website for more information August 1-5 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL – Week 4 Pony Camp, 9 am to 3 www.cwequestriancenter.com/ pm. www.highlandsaddleclub.com, Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. Kevin 618- June 6-10 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL – Week 1 Pony Camp, 9 am to 3 pm. 567-5477 www.highlandsaddleclub.com, Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. Kevin 618-567- August 6 - S2HorseShows Traditional Western Gaited Dressage, Metamora, IL. Visit 5477 s2horseshows.com for more details. June 11-12 - Queeny Park Horse Trials (Area IV), Queeny Park, Ballwin, Missouri. August 6 - Kinkaid Saddle Club Fun Show. Located at 402 Ava Rd, Murphysboro. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. 6pm. Rain Date Sept 25. For more info call 618-201-4725, 618-303-0277 or 618 June 11 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at -218-0500 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to August 6 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to June 11 - NBHA District 05/IBRA at Waterloo Fairgrounds, Waterloo, IL. Trainers www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com start at 5 pm show to follow. Added money. Visit nbhail05.com or call Megan at August 6-7 - Catalpa Corner Charity Horse Trials (Area IV), Corner, Iowa City, Iowa. 618-401-6543. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. June 11-12 - East Meets West Tack CELEBRATION! 10am - 5pm both August 7 - Queeny Park Summer Hunter Pace, Queeny Park, Missouri. Visit midil- days. Drawings, Door Prizes and Deal. Stop in and celebrate with us. Call sporthorseorg.com for more information. Nancy 618-917-6995 for details. August 7 - Madison County Trailblazers Horse Show at Triangle H Farm, Edwards- June 12 - Kinkaid Saddle Club Show. Located at 402 Ava Rd, Murphysboro. Regis- ville, IL. Show starts at 12 noon. Visit madisoncountytrailblazers.org or call tration Noon. Show Starts at 1pm. Point and Fun Show. Double Judged. Added Marilyn at 618-604-1967. Money. For more info call 618-201-4725, 618-303-0277 or 618-218-0500 August 13 - Brier Bank Farm Dressage/Hunter Jumper Show, Brier Bank Farm, Ma- June 12 - Madison County Trailblazers Horse Show at Triangle H Farm, Edwards- rine, Illinois. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information.. ville, IL. Show starts at 12 noon, Visit madisoncountytrailblazers.org or call August 13-14 - NBHA District 05/IBRA at Waterloo Fairgrounds, Waterloo, IL. Sat. Marilyn at 618-604-1967. 8/13 trainers start at 5 pm show to follow. Added money. Sun. 8/14 trainers start June 18 - Devinwood Hunter Jumper Show, Devinwood Farms, Millstadt, Illinois. at 10 am, show to follow. Added money. Visit nbhail05.com or call Megan at Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. 618-401-6543. June 18 - Tower Hill Equestrian Center Hunter Schooling Show. Visit August 14 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at www.towerhillequestrian.com for the details. 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to June 18 - Lincoln Trail Riders Combined Pleasure/Speed Show 2 P.M. Pleasure www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com. Ultimate Trail Class 1:00pm division, with Speed to follow no earlier than 5 PM. LTR shows now held at August 20-21 - Kirkwood Hunter Jumper Show, National Equestrian Center, Lake St. Highland Saddle Club Equestrian Center, 12118 Ellis Rd., Highland,IL, 62249. Louis, Missouri. Visit midilsporthorseorg.com for more information. Collared shirt and proof of negative Coggins required. Concession stand on August 20 - CW Equestrian Center in Mascoutah, Illinois Horse Show. Recognized grounds. www.Facebook.com/LincolnTrailRiders Hotline (314) 603-0673 or by SLADS, MI-SHO, THT and WDAIL. Visit the Website for more information (618) 514-1145 www.cwequestriancenter.com/ June 20-24 - Highland Saddle Club, Highland, IL – Week 2 Pony Camp, 9 am to 3 August 20 - Illinois Boots and Saddle Club. Combined Horse Show All Shows start at pm. www.highlandsaddleclub.com, Facebook/Highland Saddle Club. Kevin 618- 6:00pm unless otherwise noted For More information go to 567-5477 www.theillinoisbootsandsaddleclubinc.com PAGE 9 CLASSIFIED ADS Breyer Introduces Pony Up! HOOD BROS FENCE CO: Horse Fence Materials, Instructions. Wood Posts, Elec- tric Braid, Horse-tuff woven, hi-tensive electric board, gates. Quality Workman- A Fun, New Family Festival ship, reasonable prices. Hood Bros. Fence Co. Call 217-364-4995 Pony Up!® Debuts June 18, 2016 tomizing, Repairing model horses, Cre- HORSE HAY: New Timothy-Reed Quality mixed grass No rain Fine mixture 40% at USET Headquarters, Gladstone, NJ ate Your Dream Horse, Halter Making Reed 20% Kentucky bluegrass 40% Orchard grass 17%protein Zero entophyte No Breyer® has announced that it will and Creating a Horse Suncatcher. preservatives/acid poisons which are no good for horses YOUR YEAR-ROUND host the first ever Pony Up!® festival on Ticket Information HAY BARN Sound of Eckl Land SE of Effingham residence or 2 1/2 miles Saturday, June 18th at U.S. Equestrian Pre-registration is strongly encour- Northeast of Ingraham (618) 752-5931 by chance or after 6 pm for exact price Team headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. aged! Tickets to Pony Up! are $35 per HAY Starting at $2.75 a bale. Pony Up! is a new concept created by person and include admittance to all ac- Breyer to help introduce children under tivities at Pony Up!® and a Breyer Clas- 16 years to the world of horses! sics® model horse ($20 value). Parking New Method PonyUp! is designed to provide parents is $5 cash on site. Pony Up! is open from and kids with a fun, hands-on experience 10:00 am – 4:00 pm rain or shine on Developed for Testing with real horses and model horses. Saturday, June 18, 2016. Pony Up! will “We’ve found that people love our be held at the U.S. Equestrian Team Herbicide BreyerFest event because of the real headquarters located at 1040 Pottersville horse experience they enjoy there. Par- Road, Gladstone, NJ 07934 (just off Rt. Resistance ents and children find it to be a great 206). way to learn more about different breeds This is an outdoor event and wheel- of horses in a relaxing, welcoming envi- chair accessible. Parking is in a field and in Weeds ronment.” Said Jaime Potkalesky, is a short walk to the venue. Wear com- Breyer’s Event Manager. “We wanted to fortable shoes and clothing (long pants Herbicide-resistant weeds are be- “The problem is that plants have  recreate that environment in a one-day and lace-up shoes recommended for chil- coming increasingly common in hundreds of these P450s or GSTs and we format for parents and kids, so we cre- dren who wish to ride). agricultural landscapes. haven’t yet identified which are respon- sible for resistance to the particular her- ated Pony Up!®” For ticket purchases, please visit:  Existing methods for confirming bicide,” says U of I weed scientist Dean At Pony Up!, Breyer will provide a Tickets For detailed Pony Up! schedule, herbicide resistance require knowl- Riechers. wealth of information and activities please visit: Pony Up! For questions, edge of the genes responsible for Since the genes for those enzymes about how parents and children can en- please contact Customer Service at target-site resistance, but this infor- are usually unknown, it is not possible to joy horses and model horses, learn more Breyer: 800-413-3348 mation is not always known. ® test for them using the traditional genetic about riding and where to find local sta- About Breyer Animal Creations  A new method, developed by Uni- methods. Ma, along with a team of re- bles, and the benefits to their child of Breyer Animal Creations is a division of versity of Illinois researchers for searchers at U of I led by Riechers, have time spent with horses. Reeves International waterhemp, can test for herbicide developed a new technique that can ac- Special guest horses will include (www.reevesintl.com), a family-owned, resistance without prior knowledge curately test for metabolic resistance Breyer portrait models Brookside Pink NJ-based toy manufacturer and distribu- of the genes involved. without relying on knowledge of the Magnum owned by Rebecca McGregor tor. Breyer, founded in 1950, celebrates URBANA, Ill. – Ask any farmer, specific gene(s) involved. of Rebedon Farms, Philipsburg, NJ, Ora- the horse and other animals, dedicating and you’ll hear that weeds are a major The new method involves exposing tion owned by the Desiderio Family and itself to the creation of authentic and headache. Even worse are weeds that a single small leaf blade to a radioac- Tranquility Farm, Chester, NJ and Ham- realistic model horses for play and col- have developed resistance to the herbi- tively labeled herbicide and then deter- let and Honor of Gentle Carousel Minia- lecting. Breyer is one of America’s most cides designed to kill them. This is the mining how much of the herbicide is left ture Therapy Horses. Autograph sessions iconic toy brands and its ‘portrait’ mod- case for waterhemp, a broadleaf weed after the leaf has a chance to metabolize and meet & greets with horses and own- els of horse heroes and animals like Se- commonly found in corn and soybean it. The less herbicide remaining over ers will be held, and equine breed dem- cretariat, Black Beauty, The Black Stal- fields. Many populations of waterhemp time, the more resistant the plant is. onstrations in the arena will feature Ara- lion, RinTinTin and Lassie have inspired and its aggressive cousin, Palmer ama- The study tested three populations bians, American Quarter Horses, ponies children of all ages to love animals. ranth, have become resistant to atrazine, of waterhemp and two herbicides, meso- and draft horses. Pony rides will be of- Breyer’s partnerships with publishers mesotrione, and a number of other com- trione (Callisto®, an HPPD inhibitor) fered along with a cute petting zoo. Ad- like Scholastic and Macmillan Chil- monly used herbicides, sometimes lead- and primisulfuron-methyl (Beacon®, an ditional guests to be announced. dren’s Publishing and studios like Uni- ing to significant yield losses in corn and ALS inhibitor). Although different popu- Activities for children will feature versal (Seabiscuit); DreamWorks (Spirit: soy crops. lations appeared to detoxify the two jumping competitions with fun prizes, Stallion of the Cimarron and Dreamer), “If you continue to spray the same chemicals using different biochemical face painting, magicians, a craft activity and Touchstone Pictures (Hidalgo) have herbicide on plants, there is a chance that mechanisms, the new method worked for tent featuring Stablemates paint-your- provided a base from which to create a very small number of them will survive both. own-model-horses and play tables. new content and play forms for children and reproduce. Some of their offspring “The method should work for addi- Model horse hobby activities will in- inspiring a world of imagination and will be resistant to the herbicide. By us- tional herbicides and even different clude the Hands-On Hobby booth where creativity. Visit us at ing the same herbicide over generations, weeds or crops,” Riechers says. “We hobby experts will talk about collectabil- www.breyerhorses.com or call 800-413- we are selecting for weeds that are resis- tested a third herbicide using the method ity, model horse showing (performance 3348 to learn more about the model tant to that chemical,” says University of with excised soybean leaves, and it and halter) and customizing. Model horse hobby and Breyer Animal Crea- Illinois postdoctoral researcher Rong worked. And as long as the leaf or peti- horse hobby workshops will also be of- tions. Ma. ole can fit in the tube, it should work for fered as follows: Introduction to Cus- Plants use a variety of mechanisms almost any plant.” to avoid the toxic effects of herbicides. Although the new method does not The most common mechanism, known pinpoint the exact genes responsible for as target-site resistance, comes from a enhanced herbicide metabolism in resis- gene mutation that keeps the herbicide tant populations, it does indicate the gen- from attaching to the proteins it is de- eral class of genes and the mechanism signed to destroy. The presence of these involved. The next step for the research mutations in waterhemp populations can team is to identify specific genes and be quickly tested genetically, if the site eventually develop markers for rapid of the mutation is known in advance. testing using conventional genetic meth- Another mechanism is known as ods. metabolic resistance. In this case, the Riechers says that other universities plant uses common enzymes to detoxify and companies are already using the new the herbicide before it even reaches the technique. protein it is meant to destroy. The article, “Measuring rates of “Humans also have these broad, herbicide metabolism in dicot weeds detoxifying enzymes. They can help with an excised leaf assay,” is published detoxify drugs or chemicals we con- in the Journal of Visualized Experi- sume,” Ma explains. ments. Joshua Skelton, also from U of I, The enzymes responsible for meta- was a co-author on the article with Ma bolic resistance aren’t always known, and Riechers. Funding was provided by although they generally fall into one or Syngenta Crop Protection. two broad classes, P450s or GSTs. PAGE 10 Diet Adjustments Provide Relief for PSSM Horses

Among light horses, polysaccharide “Metabolism and performance expecta- exercise,” explained Stephanie Valberg, have a well-defined and strictly enforced storage myopathy (PSSM) primarily tions are two important factors in choos- D.V.M., Ph.D., a researcher at the exercise program that includes daily affects Quarter Horses and members of ing an appropriate diet. Most horses with Michigan State University College of paddock turnout and near-daily struc- related breeds such as Paints and Appa- PSSM are typically in at least moderate Veterinary Medicine. Valberg, her col- tured exercise, even if it is low-intensity loosas. In a recent survey, as many as body condition, and many are easy keep- leagues, and researchers at KER per- work such as trail riding. 12% of healthy Quarter Horses are ers bordering on obesity, so few PSSM formed the studies involving RE•LEVE. Return to exercise following a bout thought to be genetically predisposed to horses require calorie-rich diets,” said “Quarter Horses naturally store very of tying-up should be slow but within a the muscle disorder which, at its worst, Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist little lipid in muscle fibers and delivery few days after all pain and stiffness has can be debilitating and often career- with Kentucky Equine Research (KER). of free fatty acids may overcome the dissipated. Prolonged rest after an epi- ending for ridden horses. Advances in Forage and feed choices for PSSM disruption of energy metabolism that sode appears to be counterproductive, genetic research have made diagnosis horses are centered on minimizing sugar appears to occur during aerobic exer- predisposing PSSM horses to further straightforward in many cases, and feed- and starch intake. cise,” she said. episodes. Similarly, too-rapid resump- ing trials have fine-tuned nutritional ap- Forage requirements. Forage can Balanced vitamins and miner- tion of exercise could incite another epi- proaches so that affected horses can lead be supplied as pasture, hay, or hay alter- als. Horses on all-forage diets require sode of tying-up, causing further muscle normal, useful lives. natives such as pellets or cubes. Well- vitamin and mineral supplementation for damage. Simply put, PSSM arises from two maintained pastures should contain low- optimal health. “A ration balancer will Reintroduction of exercise to PSSM specific glitches in skeletal muscle me- sugar grasses and few legumes (clover, make up for any shortfalls in protein, horses needs to be more gradual than tabolism. First, an abnormal accumula- alfalfa or lucerne). Grazing areas should vitamin, and mineral nutrition, and will approaches used in other forms of tying- tion of glycogen occurs in the muscle. not be lush, and low-yield acreage—one not add significantly to the NSC content up. Valberg advises adherence to the As a polysaccharide, glycogen serves as step above a drylot—seems to be espe- of the diet. Most ration balancers are following guidelines: the primary storage form of glucose in cially suitable for PSSM horses. If designed to be fed at a rate of 1-2 lb  Providing adequate time for horses. While skeletal muscle is a major you’re unsure about pasture suitability, (0.45-0.9 kg) per day,” said Crandell. adaptation to a new diet prior to reservoir of glycogen, too much causes pasture grasses can be analyzed by a In lieu of a ration balancer, a well- commencing exercise; problems, including PSSM. Second, the reputable laboratory to determine if non- fortified vitamin and mineral supple- · Recognizing that the duration presence of an abnormal polysaccharide structural carbohydrate (NSC) levels are ment, such as Micro-Max™, can be fed of exercise is more important to may also occur in some horses with the less than 12%, which seems appropriate if even 1 lb (0.45 kg) of a balancer pellet restrict than the intensity of exer- disorder. for most affected horses. In addition to is too many calories for the horse. cise; PSSM can be divided into two dis- the nutritional advantages of turnout, Supplemental oil. Some studies · Ensuring the exercise is tinct types. Type 1 involves a mutation foraging allows for an increase in exer- suggest that signs of muscle dysfunction gradually introduced and consis- in the glycogen synthase-1 gene, which cise, which is essential for these horses. can persist even when horses are fed a tently performed; and causes abnormal increased glycogen For times when too much forage is avail- low-NSC diet, but clinical signs dimin- · Minimizing any days without synthesis in skeletal muscles. Forms of able, a grazing muzzle can limit intake. ish when even a little vegetable oil is some form of exercise. PSSM that are not associated with this Hay and alternative hay sources added to the diet. For certain horses, Obesity. Many horses diagnosed gene mutation are distinguished as type such as pellets and cubes should be made additional calories in the form of vegeta- with PSSM are obese. “Owners can en- 2. Researchers have not yet been able to from grasses and should also have NSC ble oil might be necessary. In light of the hance fat metabolism in obese horses by identify the cause for different forms of levels less than 12%. Appropriate hay is benefits proffered by omega-3 fatty ac- riding them after a 5- to 8-hour fast as a the disease in spite of biochemical stud- often mature and in most cases should be ids, choose soybean or canola oil, as means to elevate free fatty acids,” said ies. selected over more energy-dense imma- these are richer in omega-3s than corn Valberg. Under normal circumstances, The effects of PSSM manifest dur- ture hay, though all hay should be free of oil. Between 100 and 500 ml (0.25-2 horses should not be fasted for this ing exercise, usually 10 to 30 minutes mold, dust, and foreign material. cups) of oil can be fed daily, though it length of time as it sets the stage for gas- after onset, and mirror many of those “Although many hay producers take should be added gradually over a period tric ulcers. In these cases, utilize a diges- observed in other forms of tying-up. pride in their harvests and will offer hay of a week or so. tive tract buffer such as RiteTrac™. Mild signs include unwillingness to analysis results, they may not have re- Antioxidant intake. The addition of A Step Ahead: Making Adjust- work, reluctance to engage the hindquar- sults for NSC, sugars, or starches, so it is fat to the diet could cause an upswing in ments Prophylactically ters, shifting lameness, and stopping and best to have hay tested for these values the production of free radicals. To pre- Due in large part to the simplicity of stretching as if to urinate. As pain in- by a laboratory to ensure its appropriate- vent cellular oxidation triggered by free genetic testing, horse owners no longer creases, gaits frequently change, becom- ness for PSSM horses,” advised Cran- radicals, PSSM horses should be fed a have to wait for an episode of tying-up ing stilted with a shortened stride, and dell. Pellets and cubes are often pack- vitamin E supplement, the most potent to occur before management strategies muscles of the hindquarters become firm aged by manufacturers, and NSC values of which is a natural, nanodispersed are implemented. Regardless of the in- and sore. The most severe cases are for these products may be printed on the product called Nano•E®. According to tended use of a horse, its diet can be de- characterized by profuse sweating, ele- label or available through the company. Crandell, vitamin E should be offered at signed to keep starch and sugar levels vated respiration and heart rate, muscle Concentrated energy. If a horse an intake of 1-1.5 IU per ml of supple- low while supplying all of the necessary twitching, refusal to move or only walk requires additional calories to maintain mental oil in addition to 2-3 IU of vita- energy and nutrients for top perform- in a slow, wooden fashion, and off- weight while exercising, a concentrated min E per kg body weight for horses in ance. In many instances, management colored, reddish-brown urine. Horses source of energy should be offered. Nei- light work. An 1,100-lb (500-kg) horse, strategies reduce the frequency of tying- with extreme PSSM may be unable to ther straight cereal grains such as plain for example, should receive 1,000-2,000 up episodes, and sometimes clinical stand. oats nor textured or sweet feeds contain- IU of vitamin E per day. signs diminish entirely. Diagnosis ing cereal grains should be fed. Other Management Strategies In the past, muscle disorders such as Though the clinical signs of the dis- “Specialized feeds for horses that Exercise. Aside from a thoughtful PSSM prevented thousands of horses ease are difficult to miss, the gold stan- are intolerant to large amounts of starch diet, an exercise program must be imple- from fulfilling their athletic potential. dard for diagnosis of PSSM remains or sugar are the most appropriate,” said mented for PSSM horses to show clini- New ways to manage horses, including muscle biopsy, as microscopic examina- Crandell. RE•LEVE® Concentrate, a cal improvement, as it enhances energy how best to nourish tion of muscle tissues reveals the pres- low-starch, high-fat feed formulated by metabolism. Horses with PSSM should ence of muscle damage with excessive KER, provides adequate energy to normal glycogen (considered grade 1) or horses in the form of alternative energy muscle damage with abnormal polysac- sources, primarily fermentable beet pulp charide (grade 2). Muscle biopsies are and vegetable oil. RE•LEVE Concen- not, however, easily obtained and require trate is designed with greater nutrient veterinary expertise. density to ensure horses with low to Advances in genetic testing have moderate energy needs receive proper allowed for diagnosis of type 1 PSSM nutrients. Most horses do well on 3-9 lb through hair roots or whole blood sam- (1.5-4 kg) of RE•LEVE Concentrate ples. The American Quarter Horse Asso- daily. If more than this is needed to ciation offers PSSM testing as part of its maintain weight, choose RE•LEVE five-panel genetic test. The Michigan Original, which contains the same low- State University Equine Neuromuscular starch ingredients but allows more to be Diagnostic Laboratory also per- fed daily (6-20 lb, 2.5-9 kg), which forms genetic testing. Submission of boosts calorie intake. Australian horse samples is easy, and guidelines are pro- owners should contact KER Australasia vided on sample submission forms. Type at 1800 772 198 for an alternative. 2 PSSM must still be diagnosed defini- “Based on research conducted on tively through muscle biopsy. RE•LEVE, the beneficial effect of a low- Guidelines for Feeding Affected starch diet is believed to be the result of Horses less glucose uptake into muscle cells and How best to feed a horse diagnosed provision of more plasma free fatty acids with PSSM depends on the individual. for use in muscle fibers during aerobic PAGE 11 Victory is Sweet for One-Time Ugly A Moment in the Sun Comes Duckling for a Prison Horse

Turbo Pup has a good tail wind going into his first showing season

By Susan Salk the numbers of prospective riders willing Turbo Pup, a one-time ugly duck- to give an OTTB a shot, she says. ling who never won a race, was named a “We live near the Fairmount Race- high-point winner at a dressage show track. And it used to be that trainers and last weekend, a victory that underscores owners couldn’t give their horses away,” Silent Retreat schools for a new career with Nicki Wheeler, up, and Barbara Jo what his owners/breeders have said for Steinmeyer says. “Now we have people Rubin. years: horses off the track make excel- lining up at Fairmount to take them.” lent sport horses. This year, John Moore, chairman By Susan Salk change for me.” Holly and John Steinmeyer, who emeritus of the Thoroughbred Retire- A horseman, who once enjoyed a That first show whetted her appetite bred and own Turbo Pup, campaigned ment Foundation (TRF), sponsored their regally bred gelding as a 3 year old, awards given by the Thoroughbreds glorious heyday working alongside for competition, and she immediately but he showed little speed and sustained Helping Thoroughbreds group to show famed Sir Henry Cecil, took a chance sought the coaching talent of Barbra Jo an injury early on, Holly Steinmeyer support for the effort. last year on a Thoroughbred who never Rubin, the first female jockey to win a says. Although he was brought back to And that effort came full circle had his moment in the sun. recognized race, to train her and Silent racing after a long rehab, the couple when the Steinmeyer’s own horse bested There was just something about the Retreat for the dressage world. The for- soon realized this racehorse, who was other OTTBs and was presented with 6-year-old “lead-locked” gelding with mer jockey and the one-time world-class born quite scrawny and unattractive be- $50 in cash, and a hand-painted trophy clicking stifles that charmed the heck out exercise rider and groom soon teamed up fore he filled out, was now better suited plate inscribed in appreciation to the of seasoned Scottish horseman Nicki to bring a little recognition to the over- for the dressage ring. TRF. Wheeler. So when Silent Retreat was looked OTTB. “We have a practice of riding our Nicki Wheeler of the TRF presented racehorses in the dressage ring when the plate and high-point ribbon to Turbo returned to the unglamorous stables at “We went from not knowing any- they’re home and not racing so we can Pup and rider Kim Klocke. the Vandalia Correctional facility in Illi- thing in that first show to becoming get a feel for how they’re doing, and Says Wheeler, “Thoroughbreds nois, where Wheeler now works teach- High Point Award winners in an OTTB simultaneously train them to be balanced Helping Thoroughbreds gives people ing inmates horsemanship skills, she show in September sponsored by Thor- and obedient,” she says. enthusiasm to take their Thoroughbreds threw caution to the wind. oughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds,” an The victory was both the start of a to shows and help demonstrate that “We had shipped him and three Illinois-based organization that helps re- new campaign for Turbo Pup as a sport they’re really good competing horses. other horses to the Springfield State Fair home OTTBs. “We’ve only been to two horse, and another positive development The Steinmeyers put a lot of work into as sale horses, but nobody wanted him. shows so far, but our goal is to get to as in the ongoing work of the Steinmeyers this group, and because of it, I think The other three sold, but for some reason many shows as we can this year, and win to incentivize people to own and com- more and more riders are going to the pete Thoroughbred sport horses. track to look for horses. There are a cou- he didn’t,” Wheeler says. “And as he as many ribbons as we can!” Five years ago, John Steinmeyer ple of good event riders who come out to walked back off the trailer” back at the Her little chestnut Thoroughbred, founded Thoroughbreds Helping Thor- Fairmount now to look at horses.” prison “I took a better look at him and such a far cry from the famous horses oughbreds in Illinois; a group dedicated She adds, “And Turbo Pup is a great thought, my goodness, he’s beautiful.” she once worked with — to helping Thoroughbreds in their area example of the types of horses you can No stranger to glitz and glamor of including Secretariat’s Tinners Way—is prepare for second careers. “Our con- get off the track. He was a perfect gen- the Sport of Kings, the Scotland native an undiscovered star who deserves to cept,” Holly Steinmeyer says, “was to tleman in the ring, did everything he was worked for 30 years at the pinnacle of have a heyday like she once had. get owners and trainers of successful asked and was absolutely beautiful.” the sport before she relocated to the US, Success stories are brought to you horses to contribute a small amount of Success stories are brought to you eventually landing as barn manager and by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foun- money toward awards for Thoroughbred by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foun- classes at open shows.” dation (TRF), the nation's oldest and equine instructor for the Thoroughbred dation (TRF), the nation's oldest and Since they founded the group, Stein- largest Thoroughbred charity Retirement Foundation’s inmate pro- largest Thoroughbred charity meyer has witnessed a steady uptick in gram at Second Chance Ranch in Illi- nois. Though her career working as exer- cise rider and travel groom for legends such as Sir Henry Cecil, John Gosden and Henry Jones are well in her past, her practiced horsemen’s eye saw past the humble trappings of Silent Retreat, and to the good horse that he was. “When he walked off that trailer after he failed to sell at the fair, I took a second look and thought he showed a lot of class,” she says. “He had a tempera- ment and impeccable breeding, and I’d always had a soft spot for chestnuts.” A week later, she bought him. Two weeks after that, she hauled him to a local dressage show to try him out in new surroundings. “Neither one of us knew what we were doing, but we came in 4th out of 14. I’ve spent 30 years riding with my knees up to my chin, so this was a real PAGE 12 Research Shows 7 Amazing Ways That Horses Say I Love Effects of You

Equine-Assisted As I'm sure you will agree, horses than a horse but she still wants to give are among the most majestic and beauti- you a hug! Activities on PTSD Symptoms ful animals on the face of the planet. 4. Giving Kisses - Just like a dog Although they can often overwhelm us enjoys giving kisses to someone they with their size and it is not difficult to love, a horse may also lick or "lip" you. an enormous advantage in engaging the get intimidated, horses are really gentle, They may also grasp you gently with veterans--especially as compared to fre- beautiful creatures and they display it in their lips. This is a great way for horses wonderful ways. to greet you because it allows them to quent resistance found with clinical Many people who have a love of show their affection and to check for counseling sessions. It is also worth not- horses show it by taking care of them hidden treats! ing that several of the participants from and ensuring that they live a life that is 5. Lap Horse - I am sure that this study have continued on with THR of the best quality possible. What they you've heard of a lap dog but have you and others are now doing volunteer work may not realize is that horses speak back ever heard of a lap horse? When horses to them in many amazing ways. Just like are young, they like to become familiar as side walkers or leaders at the center a cat that curls up on your lap or a puppy with the person handling them and they where the study was conducted. that licks your nose, horses have ways of may even try to crawl right up in their There are more than 6000 instruc- saying that they love you. Here are 7 lap. Of course, even a big horse may try tors, therapists and facilitators providing ways that they do so. this but not always successfully. The University of Missouri- equine-assisted activities across the 1. Snuggling and Nuzzling - De- 6. Murmuring/Nickering - Outside Columbia, College of Veterinary Medi- spite what the media may show us at the of Mr. Ed, horses are not able to speak USA. The majority of these programs cine recently reported on findings from movies, horses don't necessarily like but they can speak volumes if you know are not scientifically evaluated. Without their research related to military veterans strangers to pat them on the nose. If a how to listen. The sounds that they make scientific evidence demonstrating the horse comes up to you and rubs her nose often are rather noisy but if they nicker with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress impact of equine assisted activities and or cheek against you, however, it is a softly at you, it is a sign of affection and Disorder (PTSD). The study investi- without established evidenced based good sign that she loves you wholeheart- happiness. gated if participation in a structured, six- edly. 7. Following You - If you find that practices, progress and support is often week therapeutic horseback riding 2. Coming to You - If a horse hears your horse is following you wherever constrained. Strong research findings, (THR) program decreased PTSD symp- your voice and suddenly comes running you go, it is a great sign of affection. It is like this University of Missouri project, out of nowhere to greet you, it means also a sign of trust, showing you that toms, as well as improved coping, self- significantly impact the future of equine- that they want to spend time with you. your horse looks to you for the care they efficacy, emotion regulation, and social assisted programs and their ability to They may even recognize the sound of need. engagement among veterans. The project your car pulling in the drive. Bonus Sign 8. grow to serve more people. was funded through a grant from the 3. Resting Her Chin on You - Breath in Your Face - You might Dr Johnson said that, “Further in- Horses and Humans Research Founda- Horses will often exhibit this behavior to avoid breathing in the face of another vestigation is needed to learn more about each other and it is sometimes referred to human but if your horse shares his breath tion and was led by Principal Investiga- the changes we saw in self-efficacy and as a "horse hug." If a horse tries this with with you, it's a sign of trust. Horses do it tor Rebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, emotional regulation. We continue to you, it will probably be by draping her with each other but when they do it with FAAN, FNAP. head over your shoulder or trying to use a human, it denotes affection, respect analyze the extensive and very rich array Thirty-eight veterans were randomly your head for a place to rest her chin. and the fact that they look to you as part of qualitative data from the participants’ assigned to participate in the six-week She knows that you are more delicate of the family. weekly riding diaries, which we think THR program, either without a wait con- may help shed light on the trends we trol period or assigned to a six-week wait found in these outcome variables.” control period prior to the six weeks of Mission: Through investment in riding. As predicted, no significant Ava Woman Named Miss Rodeo rigorous research, Horses and Humans changes were found for any outcome Research Foundation will serve as a measure during the wait control period, Illinois 2016 catalyst to advance knowledge of horses indicating that changes in outcome and their potential to impact the health AVA, ILLINOIS- Virginia Smith of measures were due to the THR rather and wellness of people. Ava, Illinois was named Miss Rodeo than other extraneous factors. Illinois 2016. Horses and Humans Research Results of this study provide clear Smith was crowned Miss Rodeo Foundation (HHRF) is dedicated to evidence that the THR program contrib- Illinois 2016 Lady in Waiting at the Pio- funding research to investigate the neer City Rodeo in Palestine, Illinois on uted to a decrease in PTSD symptoms. equine-assisted activities and therapies Labor Day weekend of 2015. Her reign Veterans participating in THR had statis- field. Since its founding, HHRF has began January 1 and will run through tically significant decreases in their December 31. awarded $460,000 in professional re- PTSD symptoms throughout the study During her year as Miss Rodeo Illi- search efforts led by ten research teams period; and the benefit increased the nois, she will travel throughout the coun- in the United States, Canada and Ger- try and the state to various rodeos and longer an individual was in the riding many. HHRF is a non-endowed founda- events as the first lady of professional program. Veterans also expressed great tion dependent solely on donations. To rodeo to represent the state as well as the enjoyment when interacting with the sport of professional rodeo. make a donation and/or learn more horses and learning to ride. They also “We are just blown away by the about this and other Horses and Humans enjoyed the camaraderie with other vet- support we have received already,” Research Foundation projects visit Smith said. “I’m so thankful I have so erans and the research and riding center http://www.HorsesandHumans.org many people helping me. This is a great staff. These positive interactions were opportunity and I wouldn’t be able to have it without a mountain of support behind me.” Smith, as Miss Rodeo Illinois 2016, is representing the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., the world’s largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body. She will travel the country as an ambassador for the PRCA, the western way of life and the state of Illinois. In December of 2016 Smith will go on to compete for the title of Miss Rodeo America in Las Vegas, Nevada. “I know it will be challenging, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I’ll never have the chance to do again. I want to be able to take full ad- vantage of everything I’m offered throughout the year.” For more information about Miss Rodeo Illinois and to follow along with Virginia’s travels on her blog visit www.missrodeoillinois.com. PAGE 13 Miniature Horse Gets 3-D Mid Illinois Sport Horse Organization Printer-Generated Prosthetic Hoof congratulates all of our 2015 year end Award Winners Shine the miniature horse will trot outside the hospital. into an exclusive club of Colorado Shine's medical journey began at 6 We are welcoming new members What's on Tap-DeeDee Wester- equines with artificial hooves when he a.m. Dec. 29, 2015. Corsentino went out and new show venues in 2016. We have meyer leaves the James L. Voss Veterinary to feed Shine and her two other minia- also added a Newcomer Jumper division. Charming Romeo-Sarah Cole Teaching Hospital at Colorado State this ture horses. The organization offers clinic opportuni- DeStarru-Cheri Drennen week. “He didn't meet me at the gate like ties and gives year end awards for Wildwych Hazel-Lucie Rowe hunter, jumper, dressage, and eventing. BEGINNER JUMPER - 2' After suffering a vicious dog attack he always does, and he was standing Mi-SHO has all of our recognized She's Got Jazz-Sidney Snyder that mangled a hoof and led to infection, funny,” Corsentino recalled. “I shined shows and other events of interest pub- This'll Floor Ya-Ashley Edwards Shine needed surgical amputation of his the flashlight on him, and he was cov- lished on our newly redesigned website Captain Crown-Morgan Cooper lower-left hind leg in order to survive. ered in blood.” www.midilsporthorseorg.com . Thanks DB Jamilah-Rebecca Marselle His owners, Jacque Corsentino and Lee She treated Shine for two months to our webmaster Bryttany Buenger for Charming Romeo-Sarah Cole Vigil, asked veterinarians at Colorado with veterinary guidance, then sought updating our website. NOVICE Jumper 2'3 - 2'7" State University to “do whatever it another opinion from Dr. Britt Our Mi-SHO annual horse show Sambucca-Rebecca Marselle takes” to give the 3-year-old horse a Stubblefield, a CSU alumnus who owns will be held on September 17-18, 2016 Saluki Steel-Allyson Medley-Tina chance at a normal life on their ranch in Rocky Top Veterinary Service in south- at Cornerstone Farm in St. Jacob, IL. Medley Florence, Colo. ern Colorado. Radiographs revealed We are offering a full lineup of Hunters Freeze Frame-Lauren Wratchford on Saturday and Dressage and Jumpers DB Khrush- Sarah Sanders Goodrich then used measurements fractures in Shine's coffin bone and on Sunday. This year we are also adding Taxco-Delaney Toensing-Sarah from her patient's radiographs and a 3-D lower pastern bone, the small but critical Western Dressage to our show. This is Sanders printer to build an exact replica of his bones extending from the lower leg into the only opportunity for members to earn LEVEL II JUMPER - 3'+ hoof, which helped Shine stay balanced the hoof.Shine had puncture wounds on double points! Rumba-Jessie Skaggs while he healed.In mid-March, Dr. Lau- his face, a torn lip, a gashed knee, and he For more information see our web- Whiskey Julius-Cara Van Leuven rie Goodrich, an associate professor of was bleeding from his left rear fetlock. site or email us at midilsport- Win One for the Gipper-Margo equine orthopaedics, led a two-hour sur- Corsentino thinks he was attacked by [email protected]. Wottowa gery to remove Shine's infected hoof and dogs. 2015 YEAR END RANKING Freeze Frame-Lauren Wratchford distal limb below the fetlock, the hinge “Dr. Stubblefield called Dr. Good- NEWCOMERS WALK-TROT RIDER Hildeguard- Nicole Lauzon joint of the lower leg. She placed two rich from my barn, and then at least we Fly Me to the Moon-Lily West CROSS RAIL EQUITATION Little Bit Even-Helena Akridge Karen Zinn-Jato stainless steel pins through the cannon knew we had some options, other than Wildwych Hazel-Reagan Bierman Ellie West-Fly Me to the Moon bone to help support Shine's leg while sending him to heaven,” Corsentino said. Heir Diva-Kayla Edwards Jessica Hasemann-Hero Ground the wound healed. They made the four-hour trip to Fort Youth Cross Rail Zero Shine has spent the past month at Collins, and Goodrich quickly deter- Fly Me to the Moon-Ellie West Jolene Weaver-Cloud Nine CSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital mined that the hoof had to be amputated. Calico Chocolate Mousse-Nicola Lydia Latham-Sovereign Sweep charming veterinary students while recu- One month after the surgery, Shine Rikand SHORT STIRRUP EQUITATION 2' perating in a stall alongside full-size was fitted with an artificial hoof Bound to Have-Lauren Bardill Elise Mannix-Call Me Classy horses that seem like giants next to the from OrthoPets, a company in Westmin- Cloud Nine- Jolene Weaver Charlotte Rowe-Wildwych Hazel 30-inch-high, 150-pound mini. ster, Colo., that specializes in animal Sovereign Sweep-Lydia Latham Ellie West-Fly Me to the Moon Full-sized horses weigh between prostheses. Founder Martin Kaufmann Adult Cross Rail (Amateur) Emily Buss-Chesney Jato-Karen Zinn Mathew Fulton-Taste The Rainbow 800 and 2,000 pounds, typically making has worked with CSU on other cases, Monkey Business-Brandy Rhoades BEGINNER RIDER EQUITATION 2' it impossible to outfit a severely injured including that of Brutus, the famed Rott- Hero Ground Zero-Jessica Hase- Nicole Thomas-Sambucca-Taxco- horse with an artificial limb that will weiler with four prosthetic paws. Shine mann Thelma Leigh successfully carry the load. Horses in will be the fourth miniature horse to re- SHORT STIRRUP HUNTER - 2' Lucie Rowe-Wildwych Hazel- Fly Shine's condition – with broken bones ceive an OrthoPets hoof, which looks Call Me Classy-Elise Mannix me to the Moon- Knick-Knack and dangerous infections – are usually like a narrow ski boot with a foam liner Wildwych Hazel-Charlotte Rowe Paddy Whack euthanized when treatment fails. and bike-tire treads. Chesney-Emily Buss Ally Brotherton-Getting Lucky- But his small size made Shine a As students and residents watched Fly Me to the Moon-Ellie West Prince Charming good candidate for amputation and pros- Shine take his first steps on his new Taste The Rainbow-Mathew Fulton Cheri Drennen-DeStarru thesis. It's an uncommon approach, even hoof, fourth-year veterinary student Jes- CHILDREN'S PONY HUNTER - 2' - Kayla Edwards-Blue Bonnett 2'6" LIMIT RIDER EQUITATION 2'6" for Goodrich, a practicing veterinarian sica Carie marveled at the difference. “I Chances of Flurries- Dravin Ken- Kaitlyn Nance-Rolie Polie Olie for 25 years. think this is awesome. He's already so nedy Delaney Toensing-Mad Mad Skillz “It's the first one I've done, but I've much more comfortable than with the Call Me Classy-Elise Mannix Shelby Wright-Kokopelli always wanted to try,” said Goodrich, cast,” she observed. DB Jamilah-Rebecca Marselle Claire Doll-Good to the Last Drop who specializes in equine orthopaedic Dr. Ellison Aldrich, the resident BEGINNER RIDER - 2' Christina Ward-Shine On surgery. “We had no way of preserving who has overseen Shine's case, says the DeStarru-Cheri Drennen ADVANCED EQUITATION 2'9"+ that limb. So we had to take it off, and horse's small size and personality have a Sambucca-Nicole Thomas Darby Wright-O'Yes-Czall Good this was the only option to preserve his lot to do with his recovery. Blue Bonnett-Kayla Edwards DeeDee Westermeyer-What's onTap life.” “He's very sweet, laid-back, easy to Prince Charming-Ally Brotherton Nicole Lauzon-Point South The last CSU equine case involving deal with,” she said. With so much re- DB Bint Sarooq- Apen Foster INTRO DRESSAGE LOW HUNTER - 2'3" - 2'6" Captain Crown- Morgan Cooper amputation surgery, followed by a pros- covery time at the equine hospital, his Fine Design-Dravin Kennedy Third Times a Charm-Rowan Sand- thetic fitting, occurred in 1998. That's caregivers have gotten to know Shine's DeStarru-Cheri Drennen bothe when Dr. Gayle Trotter performed sur- tastes. “His favorite food is Gobstoppers. DB Jamilah-Rebecca Marselle Silent Retreat (Sammy)-Nikki gery on a burro named Primrose, whose He's so cute and people love to feed Ace Afleet-Anne Orcutt Wheeler likeness is reflected in a bronze sculpture them to him. But he also loves apples Private Bryan-Kara Blevins Bound to Have-Lauren Bardill and carrots.” BABY GREEN HUNTER - 2' - 2'3" Dapple Apple- Kateri Peterson “He's so comforting. You know Fine Design-Dravin Kennedy-Karen TRAINING LEVEL DRESSAGE when you have horrible days? Shine is Zinn Regal Lady Regina-Leah Duff my therapy,” Corsentino said. “I think he Whisky Julius-Cara Van Leuven Western Zen-Lynette Scott would make an amazing therapy horse Cookies and Cream-Debi Musel Emily-Katherine Pottorf Ace Afleet-Anne Orcutt Cytrina SF-Kathy Brand for wounded warriors or kids with dis- Private Bryan-Kara Blevins I'm Skyhawk-Lauen Erb abilities.”Corsentino had planned to train LIMIT RIDER HUNTER - 2'6" Measure Your Wager-Leah Duff Shine as a show horse, but now is con- Rolie Polie Olie-Kaitlyn Nance First Level + templating a different future for her little Mad Mad Skillz- Delaney Toensing Win One for the Gipper-Margo buddy. The family has set up a crowd- Kokopelli-Shelby Wright Wattowa funding page through PetChance.org to Good to the Last Drop-Claire Doll Reilly-Emily Raynor help with Shine's medical expenses. Shamrock-Ashley Souchek Desert Fox-Emily Raynor Shine's ordeal has deepened AMATUER ADULT HUNTER - 2'9"- Youth Eventing Corsentino's faith, and she hopes sharing 3" Amberlyn Kapusta-Ghost his story will help to educate and inspire What's on Tap-DeeDee Wester- Dravin Kennedy-Chances of Flur- meyer ries others. “Every day I prayed and pleaded Whisky Julius-Cara Van Leuven Margo Wottowa-Sugar and Spice and cried out to God for a miracle,” CHILDREN'S HUNTER - 2'9"-3" Lauren Baur-Good Galahad Corsentino said. “Now thanks to the O' Yes-Darby Wright Lauren Wratchford-Freeze Frame amazing team at CSU we can share his Cvzall Good- Darby Wright Adult Eventing testimony. We have been blessed beyond Point South- Nicole Lauzon Lynette Scott-Western Zen words to work with such phenomenal Freeze Frame- Lauren Wratchford Courtney Carson-Bird is the Word doctors and support staff at CSU.” HUNTER DERBY Kate Saulle-Queen of the Slip O' Yes-Darby Wright Stream PAGE 14 CW Equestrian CWEC April 23rd Horse Show CWEC Center Horses at Crystal had this to say about the Equestrians of April 23rd show: “Such an amazing day at the 1st of 4 Schooling Shows here at the Month Illinois Horse CW Equestrian Center!! Its days like today that I am truly overwhelmed with Fair just how unbelievably blessed we are. I am surrounded by amazing friends & family who jump in to help with all as- pects of running a show. My boarders all came to support & lend a hand! And then there are my amazing, hardworking, talented students...they blew me away today! To see not only the growth in their skill but their sportsmanship with each other was breathtaking! They are what brings so much joy to what I do. I could not have been a prouder instructor today. Regardless of what ribbons were taken, they ALL are champions - not one person gave anything but 100%. March Adult Equestrian of the Month I am truly honored to be called their in- Crystal smooching Tempe is...Maddie Henderson Dr. Gilbert working on TJ’s Float. structor & for them to represent our Age: 18 years old brand of CWEC!! Love you all - stu- Maddie has been a CW Lesson Stu- Dental Demonstration dents, family, barn family & dent since 2013. Maddie has been riding CW Equestrian Center had horses friends...THANK YOU!!” & competing with her own horses for the used in demonstrations at this year’s Dianne noted that it was a beautiful past few years. Maddie is from Trenton, IL where she currently resides with her Illinois Horse Fair. TJ was used as a day for the show! There was well organ- Mother, Father and 3 younger brothers. demo for Equine Dental. Dr. Nichole ized parking and warm up areas for eve- She currently owns a handsome TN Gilbert attached a camera to his Specu- ryone. It was wonderful to see how the Walker gelding by the name of lum that projected onto a large TV students helped each other, how our “Lightning.” She rides Lightning in screen. We were all able to watch the boarders came out and helped! Our lower level Dressage, Equitation, Saddle entire operation straight from the horse’s friends and family – some of who are not Seat & Trail Rides. Maddie is also mouth! horse people, but came out and spent the highly evolved with her 4H Group as She reviewed the importance of day ~ including Toni and Rex who were well as many academic related clubs and using a recognized equine dentist. not feeling the best. It makes me feel teams. Maddie is being awarded with the They have the veterinary background very blessed that we have this wonderful Adult Equestrian of the Month because that allows them to safely sedate your of her dedication to further her equine place and are living a long sought-after horse. Using the power tools also allevi- education. Maddie is always extremely dream!! Hard for me to put into words ate the risk of injuring gums during the driven and enthusiastic to furthering her how proud I am of the wonderful job floating process. The tools were passed riding capabilities as well as her personal around so everyone got a chance to see Crystal Welsh does with running CW knowledge of the horse. She is a dedi- how the power tools will grind the tooth Equestrian Center as well as what she is cated rider and horseman! Maddie is surface, but cannot injure the gums. instilling in her students! Life lessons, about to start her college career this fall Very fascinating demonstration! Thank for sure!! studying Prostatic Limb Engineering at you Illinois Horse Council for once Riley, Rosie and Crystal Purdue. She will be greatly missed at CWEC but we are all VERY proud of again providing some great, educational her! information for horse owners! BIT DEMONSTRATION Horsey Habit sponsored a Mylar Bit demonstration from none other than Dale Mylar! TJ had some bit issues, most likely because of his dental issues. After many questions and watching TJ moving in his current bit, Dale made a suggestion for a better bit for him. After the change in bits, the difference was amazing! Not every bit is good for every horse! Dale welcomes questions from people so the right bit can go with the right horse. FARRIER DEMONSTRATION John Stedelin used his talents for the Farrier Demonstration on CW Eques- trian Center’s horse, Precious Desert Rose (Rosie). She has never had all four feet shod, but stood like a champion for Aubrey on Rosie her friend, John. John has a great way MARCH YOUTH EQUESTRIAN OF with his equine friends! John used a hot THE MONTH IS...Rylie Ewers shoe method with center clips on the Age: 12 years old front and side clips on the rear. Rylie is the daughter of Rich and Barb Ewers. Rylie is currently living in Mascoutah, IL. Her family is Air Force & is stationed at Scott AFB. Rylie is an avid Breyer Horse collector - she has hundreds! But even better than collecting model horses is riding them! Rylie has been a student at CW Equestrian Cen- ter’s Riding Academy since the Summer of 2014 & has come VERY far with her riding. Rylie is being awarded with Youth Equestrian of the Month because she exudes what CWEC expects from of their riding students. She comes to les- sons enthusiastic & ready to learn. She always produces a detailed journal & is proactive with her tasks. Rylie has a wonderfully determined attitude toward new challenges. We look forward to our New shoes for Rosie! equine future with this wonderful young Riley on Rosie lady! Congratulations Rylie Ewers!!! PAGE 15 Putting More Horsepower in USDA Proposes New Rule to Crack Congress Cont’d Down on Soring Cont’d

(Continued from page 1) industry and the millions of Americans separate Federal Register notices (in Equine Practitioners, state veterinary and extend through Wednesday, June 15. who are part of it. Congress deals with 1979 and in 2011) that, if soring per- groups in all 50 states, the National “We have shortened the National Issues various issues that impact the horse in- sisted, the agency would consider ban- Sheriffs’ Association, the Association of Forum this year to allow more time for dustry, including taxes, gaming, immi- ning the chains hung around horses’ legs Prosecuting Attorneys, major newspa- attendees to visit their elected officials,” gration, welfare issues, access to trails and the tall, heavy stacks nailed to pers in the two states (Tennessee and noted AHC Vice-President of Govern- and public lands, diseases, and interstate horses’ hooves. These devices exacer- Kentucky) where soring is most concen- ment Affairs Ben Pendergrass. “AHC and international movement of horses. bate the pain of caustic chemicals on the trated, and all major animal protection committee members and other attendees This is an opportunity for the horse com- skin, conceal hard or sharp objects organizations. are encouraged to visit with their elected munity to come to Washington in force jammed into the tender soles, and make Data recently released by the USDA officials beginning on Tuesday after- and meet with their Senators, Represen- the hoof strike the ground at an abnormal revealed that a startling 87.5 percent of noon.” AHC staff is ready to help any- tatives, and staffs. “The Ride-In literally angle and with excessive force. It’s way horses the agency randomly selected for one in making appointments for Con- illustrates the goal of the AHC, and the past time to eliminate the use of these testing at the 2015 Celebration, the in- gressional visits and will provide materi- theme of this year’s meeting, to ‘Put instruments of torture, as a majority in dustry’s premier event, were found posi- als for those making Hill visits. More Horsepower in Congress’,” con- Congress recognizes. tive for illegal foreign substances used to “Appointments should be made as soon cluded Hickey. The HSUS is seeking regulatory sore horses or temporarily numb them to as possible. The sooner, the bet- The AHC convention will also in- changes that are consistent with key ele- mask their pain during inspection. A ter. There are many important issues clude the AHC’s Congressional Recep- ments of the Prevent All Soring Tactics recent HSUS undercover investigation of facing the horse community in this Con- tion, the meeting of the Unwanted Horse (PAST) Act, S. 1121/H.R. 3268, spon- a major Big Lick training barn found that gress,” said Pendergrass. “It’s not too Coalition, and other meetings. As al- sored by Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), 100 percent of the sampled horses’ leg soon to begin scheduling meetings right ways, the AHC annual meeting brings and Mark Warner (D-VA) along with wrappings tested positive for chemicals now.” together the horse industry’s leaders, Reps. Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Kurt banned from use in the show ring by the The Ride-In allows members of the stakeholders, service providers, and indi- Schrader (D-OR). The legislation has USDA. Last October, a Freedom of In- horse community to meet with their viduals to discuss common issues of overwhelming bipartisan support in Con- formation Act request filed by The elected representatives and federal offi- importance. gress from more than 300 Senate and HSUS yielded hundreds of pages of cials to discuss important issues affect- More information on these Forums House cosponsors and a vast array of damning information, including grim ing them. All members of the horse and the entire AHC annual meeting, in- endorsements, including the American and grisly photographs documenting the community are encouraged to partici- cluding registration and hotel informa- Horse Council and more than 60 other abuse of walking horses by Big Lick pate, even if they don’t attend the AHC tion, can be found on the AHC’s web- national and state horse groups, the trainer Larry Wheelon. convention. s i t e , http://horsecouncil.org/ American Veterinary Medical Associa- The Ride-In is important because it events.php or by contacting the AHC. tion, the American Association of puts a face on the $102 billion horse

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STRANGE HORSE LAWS In Omega, New Mexico, every viction, be fined." in shorts to be seen on a horse in any In Schurz, Nevada, they have an old woman must "be found to be wearing a 1899 vintage law from Waverly, public place. law which prohibits the trading of a corset" when riding a horse in public. A Kentucky: "Any person who shall ride a It's illegal in Marion, South Caro- horse after dark. physician is required to inspect each horse in a public place while wearing lina, to tickle a female under her chin In Pee Wee, West Virginia, people female on horseback. The doctor must any device or thing attached to the head, with a feather duster to get her attention are prohibited from swapping horses in ascertain whether or not the woman is, in hair, headgear or hat, which device or while she's riding a horse! the town square at noon! fact, complying with this law! thing is capable of lacerating the flesh of It's a violation of the law for a mar- A unique law in Pine Ridge, South In Hartsville, Illinois, you can be any other person with whom it may ried man to ride on Sunday in Wake- Dakota where horses are banned from arrested for riding an ugly horse. come in contact and which is not suffi- field, Rhode Island. Married women neighing between midnight and 6 a.m. In Pattonsburg, Missouri, according ciently guarded against the possibility of aren't mentioned, so it must be okay for near a "residence inhabited by human to the Revised Ordinances, 1884: "No so doing, shall be adjudged a disorderly them. beings." person shall hallo, shout, bawl, scream, person." A newly married man in Kearney, And in Pocataligo, Georgia, horses use profane language, dance, sing, A 1907 Cumberland County, Ten- Nebraska, can't ride alone. The law aren't allowed to be heard neighing after whoop, quarrel, or make any unusual nessee statute reads: "Speed while on states that he "can't ride without his 10 p.m. noise or sound in such manner as to dis- horseback upon county roads will be spouse along at any time, unless he's Paradise, California, retains a most turb a horse." limited to three miles an hour unless the been married for more than twelve unusual law that says it is illegal to let a A Wyoming community passed this rider sees a bailiff who does not appear months." horse sleep in a bakery within the limits one: "No female shall ride a horse while to have had a drink in thirty days, then It is strictly against the law in Bick- of the community. What about goats, attired in a bathing suit within the the horseman will be permitted to make nell, Indiana, for a man to leave his new cows, etc.?? Only horses are mentioned. boundaries of Riverton, unless she be what he can." bride alone and go riding with his pals In Sutherland, Iowa, a law governs escorted by at least two officers of the Figure out this 1913 Massachusetts on his wedding day. The penalty is a how horses may be seen when on the law or unless she be armed with a club." law: "Whosoever rides a horse on any week in jail. streets during evening hours. The animal And continues with this amendment to public way-laid out under authority or In Bismark, North Dakota, every must always have a light attached to its the original: "The provisions of this law recklessly or while under the influ- home within the limits of Bismark must tail and a horn of some sort on its head. statue shall not apply to females weigh- ence of liquor shall be punished; thereby have a hitching post in the front yard. No rodeos in this town! No man is ing less than ninety pounds nor exceed- imposing upon the horseman the duty of Budds Creek, Maryland, has an an- allowed to ride his horse "in a violent ing two hundred pounds." finding out at his peril whether certain tique law which prohibits horses from manner" if he happens to be in Boone, A misworded ordinance in Wolf roads had been laid out recklessly or sleeping in a bathtub, unless the rider is North Carolina. Point, Montana: "No horse shall be al- while under the influence of liquor be- also sleeping with the horse. Female riders in Clearbrook, Minne- lowed in public without its owner wear- fore riding over them." In Headland, Alabama: "Any man sota, be aware of this one governing the ing a halter." Male horse buffs in Basalt, Nevada, on horseback shall not tempt another heel length of a horsewoman's shoes. A Fort Collins, Colorado Municipal are prohibited from eating onions be- man's wife. An unmarried horseman Any such woman can wear heels meas- Code: "It is unlawful for any male rider, tween the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. should not stop overnight when the uring no more than 1-1/2 inches in within the limits of this community, to while out riding. woman is alone." length. wink at any female rider with whom he Law specifies only men! Ice cream Bluff, Utah's legislation regarding A loony clothing ordinance in Up- is acquainted." lovers beware in Cotton Valley, Louisi- the Sabbath: Women who happen to be perville, Virginia, bans a married woman West Union, Ohio: "No male person ana. Citizens aren't allowed to eat an ice single, widowed or divorced are banned from riding a horse down a street while shall make remarks to or concerning, or cream cone while on horseback in public from riding to church on Sunday. Unat- wearing "body hugging clothing." A $2 cough, or whistle at, or do any other act places. tached females who take part in such fine can be imposed on any female rider to attract the attention of any woman An antiquated city ordinance in outlandish activities can be arrested and who wears "clothing that clings to her riding a horse." Quartzite, Arizona, prohibits anyone put in jail. body." Abilene, Kansas, City Ordinance from playing cards with a pregnant Citizens are prohibited from buying, An attorney can be barred from 349 declares: "Any person who shall in woman, a child, or an Indian, "lest they selling or trading horses "after the sun practicing law in Corvallis, Oregon, the city of Abilene shoot at a horse with acquire a taste for gambling!" goes down" in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, should he refuse to accept a horse in lieu any concealed or unconcealed bean In McAlester, Oklahoma, it's taboo without first getting permission from the of his legal fees. snapper or like article, shall upon con- for a woman over 235 pounds and attired sheriff.