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But currently Quinn is trying to shut thrived and provided a “check” on local down the criminal syndicate that’s had a government, going through the books and stranglehold on tibbehah for years, traf - reporting on how taxpayers’ money was ficking drugs, stolen goods, and young being spent. having once been a reporter women through the mid-south. truck stop himself, he has great respect for reporters, madam fannie hathcock runs most of that especially investigators, who bring to light action, and has her eyes on taking over the and to the public’s attention all that’s whole show. Another part of the syndicate going on in government circles, not just is senator Jimmy vardaman, who’s from the crime beat. the old political establishment, riding on Atkins said folks familiar with the mid- the syndicate’s money and power – plus a south would certainly recognize the name hefty helping of racism and ignorance – vardaman, a character in this book – a ref - headed for the governor’s office. if he erence to the late James k. vardaman who manages to get elected, the syndicate will was governor of mississippi from 1904 – be untouchable. tibbehah will be lawless. 1908, and was elected u.s. senator from Quinn’s been fighting evil and corrup - mississippi in 1912. vardaman was known tion since he was a kid, at home or as a for his advocacy of white supremacy, and Photo by Joe Worthem, courtesy the u.s. Army ranger in Afghanistan and his campaign used populism to appeal to Mississippi Encyclopedia his latest book, The Shameless, published July 9th. there were about 100 partici - iraq. this time, evil may win out. poor whites, yeomen farmers, and factory By Tommy & Nancy Brannon pants at the event in east memphis, and the Atkins’ opening quote in this book is workers. conversation bounced from topic to topic from robert Penn warren in All the King’s Atkins grew up in Alabama, attended where does Ace Atkins get his ideas for – each related to something mentioned in Men : Auburn university, and after graduation places and characters in his, now nine, the book. “there ain’t any explanations. not of from Auburn, he landed a job as a journal - books “starring” Quinn colson? right Political corruption and crime are the anything. All you can do is point at the na - ist in the tampa Bay Area as a part-time here in the mid-south, primarily north foci of this book, whose title refers to ture of things. if you are smart enough to stringer for the Tampa Tribune . “working mississippi, but also the memphis area. those who twist the truth and/or commit see ‘em.” the cop beat at the Tribune introduced it’s obvious that he’s very observant of all crimes to serve their own interests. Atkins has much admiration for robert Atkins to a rogue’s gallery of misfits, half- the “characters” he encounters – and here’s the synopsis of the book: Penn warren, and he considers warren’s wits, tramps and thieves who would later makes note of them to include in his twenty years ago, teenager Brandon book an essential classic that he periodi - populate his novels. “Bad guys to me are books. taylor supposedly committed suicide. cally re-reads. in All the King’s Men , war - sometimes the most interesting things in when a renowned author comes to that’s what nearly everyone in tibbehah ren wrote about the political graft these books,” he says. “coming from a town, we make an effort to go see the au - county, mississippi said after his body surrounding infamous louisiana law - background of covering law enforcement, thor and hear about the latest book. Atkins and hunting rifle were found in the Big maker and governor huey long. covering the prison system, federal court was in oxford, mississippi at square woods. But now two young female new Atkins dedicated this book to journalist and that kind of thing, they're always the Books on July 9, interviewed by Jack Pen - york-based podcasters come south to in - Patsy Brumfield, “the news Queen of most colorful characters.” darvis, and in memphis, tennessee at vestigate the “cold case,” asking sheriff mississippi,” who took him around to all (source : https://www.al.com/entertain - novel bookstore on July 10, 2019, where Quinn colson questions about the taylor the “right” places to see and hear the local ment/2018/07/auburns_ace_atkins_from_f he was interviewed by drake hall, about case – about the evidence, and where are politicians and “good ole boys” that are ootba.html)

http://www.fergusthehorse.com/#shop www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 5. while at the Tribune , Atkins earned a they would have encountered many of the Pulitzer Prize nomination for a feature se - characters in his book. in addition to mu - ries based on his investigation into a for - sical entertainment, i.e., country music, a gotten murder of the 1950s. display of cabins, arts and crafts, the Pretty then, 18 years ago, he moved to ox - cow contest, and car show, there are ford, mississippi to take a job as a visiting plenty of political speeches from local professor in journalism at ole miss. politicians running for office. this is a Atkins said he never intended to stay in source of some of Atkins’ book material. if oxford permanently, but that “oxford just you haven’t been, this year’s fair ran July Summer Blow Out Sale! has a way of sucking you in.” he is still a 26 – August 2, 2019. Summer Blow Out Sale! resident of oxford. in addition to writing nine books in the Atkins says a good author writes about Quinn colson series – and now working what he knows, and that’s what makes on a tenth one – Atkins continues writing writing enjoyable. so, many of Atkins’ in - the spenser detective series created by the terests get included in the context of his late robert B. Parker. After Parker died in books. 2010, the Parker estate chose Atkins to Atkins told the audience that Burt carry on the series of novels which are set reynolds was one of his heroes and he in Boston. Atkins said that in Boston, he loved the Burt reynolds movies, such as has to explain the southern characters and © MSHR white lightning, smokey and the Bandit, culture that appear in the colson series to gator, deliverance. these movies appear folks there, but in the mid-south, every - in conversations in this book. body already knows about them – no ex - Another topic was football, and Atkins planation necessary. when Atkins works agreed with drake hall that football is def - on the spencer books, he travels to Boston initely an integral part of southern culture. to immerse himself in that culture to por - Atkins, himself, was a football player tray its people, culture, and lingo accu - when he was a student at Auburn univer - rately. sity, although he did not move up to the A word of warning to the potential pros. that came naturally as he is the son reader: some of the characters in this book Special Retail Blend of the late Auburn legend Billy “Ace” use profanity and offensive language Atkins, the mvP of Auburn’s 1957 cham - rather frequently. available at the lowest prices ever pionship team. find more information about Ace -- while supplies last! Atkins asked the audience if they’d ever Atkins at: https://aceatkins.com. Call about our new Groomers, too! been to the neshoba county fair. if so, Call Barb DiPalma at 864-804-8664

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August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com palomino world show Article & photos by Nancy Brannon melissa Bachman, lebanon, tn res. golden horse – the slow ride; the Palomino horse Breeders Associa - lauren fehrenbach, florence ky tion (PhBA) world championship show show manager terri green said that en - was back in tunica, mississippi on July tries were up this year from last year. this 11-19, 2019. the first three days of the was their seventh year in tunica and it was show (July 11-13) were devoted to youth the youth Association’s 30th anniversary. riders, with the 2018 youth Awards Ban - she said that entries came from all over quet on July 10 kicking off the 2019 youth the lower 48 states, from new york to cal - world show. each day of the show had a ifornia, with most states represented. this theme: thursday July 11 was “home state year’s show was shortened by two days – day;” friday July 12 was “Beach day;” one off the front of the week and one off and saturday July 13 was “favorite sports the end, with the show wrapping up on team day.” the youth show finished with friday instead of saturday. But they also the youth team tournament and presenta - added some classes and offered nearly 200 tion of the golden horse awards and the classes this year. max eisenberg sportsmanship award. the Yellow Rose Futurity (yrf) is a the 2019 Youth Golden Horse win - wchA event hosted by the PhBA world ners: show in tunica, ms for 2019. this event 14-18 Deliberately Dirty, Melissa Bachman of Lebanon, TN showing, winner of Ama - featured yearlings and two-year-olds sired golden horse – sonrise and old lace; teur Walk-Trot Showmanship (Nancy Brannon photos ) by wchA futurity enrolled stallions. the ellie schley, souix center, iA yrf classes were held on tuesday. the res. golden horse – invite this yellow rose futurity champion of cham - Blonde; margaret worley, lawrence, ks pion yearlings was terry Bradshaw’s fg 13 & u speechless, shown by Jarrel Jackson. his golden horse – Zippo gold dandy; tB redcarpetready placed second, also mazie Bowen, walton, Al shown by Jackson. Bradshaw’s fg very res. golden horse – strait to Paris; classy won the yrf champion of cham - lanie Phelps, rich hill, mo pion two year old, shown by chris Ar - Novice Youth 18 & u entsen. golden horse – never outa style; clay gant with cowboy Bronze was, hanna hussey, memphis, tn again, set up at the show. he provides all res. golden horse – hoos the Boss; the statue awards for the class winners and kathryn roehrs, mead, co he was working on a new design at this Walk Trot 10-18 show. his latest is for the nsBA horses golden horse – seek the deck; elliana for heroes program. roehrs, mead, co clay incorporates a bit of humor in his res. golden horse – BcQh diamond work and this year he touted “grandpas’s lass; cJ kirland, Buckner, mo Reserve in Amateur Walk-Trot Showmanship, Magic Zippo Deck, shown by sayings.” “grandpa used to say,” clay Youth High Point Palomino Bred Brittni Greig of Aubrey, TX began, “if you can’t say anything nice high Point – exquisite courtney; rea - about somebody, don’t say anything. i gan Boswell, dayton, tX spent two years not talking!” res. high Point – emeralds envy; more of grandpa’s sayings: “deaf ears kimber Bauer, winnie, tX and a forked tongue come out of the same Youth Scholarship Recipients $500 person. each: “life is like surfing: you go out to a cer - hanna hussey of memphis, tn tain spot to surf and the wave takes you rylee king of corpus christi, tX somewhere else; you’d better go with it.” Max Eisenberg Sportsmanship “i’m not a real artist. if i were, i’d have Award: Brady horn of Pevely, mo my nose so high in the air that i’d fall A special feature of the Palomino world down all the time. i’m an artist in train - show is the challenged horsemen divi - ing.” sion, which is open to challenged riders of “you’ve heard of ‘made in America?’” any age and all breeds of horses. there are clay says his sculptures are “made in no entry fees for the class. the challenged rural America. you can’t get more rural horseman classes started on the afternoon than cross timbers, missouri, population of the first day of the open/Amateur part 200. the town was established in 1837 of the show, sunday July 14, with unas - and had the first Post office west of the sisted hunt seat and showmanship mississippi, after st. louis. our Post of - classes. on monday afternoon, July 15, Zipsa Gold Star, Reserve in All Age Ranch Riding, shown by Louise Keen fice is so small – how small is it? you were the Assisted challenged horseman walk in the door and there are maybe 30 lead in and trail, and the unassisted kayla mcQuaig, newport Beach, cA res. golden horse – reinvest in the to 40 boxes – that’s all.” clay says his box challenged horseman western trail, Amateur Best; Julie schley, souix center, iA numbers are 2 and 3. yet, he ships all over western riding, and horsemanship classes. golden horse – cowboysainteasytoluv; Novice Amateur the world from that small Post office, and the open and Amateur show ran sun - kelsey guthrie rudy, vassar, mi golden horse – im Applelicious; laura the packages all get to where they’re day July 14 through friday July 19. res. golden horse – sky Blue magic, gunnell, trenton, mi going. Golden Horse Awards for this show: nina christensen, newport Beach, cA res. golden horse – All nite invite; lakeland leatherworks was on hand Open Amateur Select cynthia olsen, chicago, il with a wide variety of leather crafted golden horse – Zip thru stars; Barbara golden horse – to nights hot date; Amateur Walk Trot goods for sale. osborne, Americus, gA debbie wall golden horse – deliberately dirty; (Continued on p. 8 ) res. golden horse – skye Blue magic; www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 7.

CRF Flash Forward ridden by Addyson Coomer in Youth Road Hack 13 & Novice Amateur Showmanship Reserve PS Gold Zipper, shown by Maria A under ( photos by Nancy Brannon ) Pohlabeln of Edgewood, KY

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Clay Gant of Cowboy Bronze working on a sculp - Clay’s new sculpture for the Horses for Heroes pro - Ruckus, the French Bulldog, watches the show from ture of a cougar. gram. Note the boot turned backward in the stirrup. his director’s chair at Brinks Hattery. Brinks hattery was back, too, shaping And there was plenty of hospitality at folks’ hats into the “perfect” cowboy and the show, with coffee and donuts provided cowgirl hat. ruckus, their french Bulldog, every morning, an ice cream social, and held down his director’s chair in front of the event everyone looks forward to – the the hat booth. catfish dinner on thursday night. Back in the stable office was a huge the Palomino world show will not be crate of jalapeño peppers. the staff said returning to tunica next year, but will that the guy who brings shavings brought move to the illinois state fairgrounds in them to share with the horse show crowd. springfield, illinois in 2020 and 2021. Jeff kirkbride Photography was the of - find full information about the show at: ficial show photographer. see photos from http://www.palominohba.com/ the show at: www.kirkbridephoto.com www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 9. 10 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com the horse will follow you, respect you, Straight from the trust you, feel safe, and be willing and co - operative. these are the traits of good Horse’s Mouth horsemanship. the idea of working in sympathy with a horse in order to obtain cooperation goes On back to the two part treatise On Horse - manship by Xenophon (c. 430 – 354 Bc), Leadership which among other points, emphasized re - assurance over punishment. Compiled by Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. the term “horse whispering” dates to the weakness of leadership is shown nineteenth century europe when an irish by the need to create enemies and foster horseman, daniel “horse-whisperer” sul - hatred and violence against them. livan (d. 1810), made a name for himself the wisdom of leadership is shown by in england by rehabilitating horses that how well the needs of the people are met; had become vicious and intractable due to whether they are treated with justice and abuse or trauma. fairness; and whether they have a sense of “natural horsemanship” trainer ray autonomy over their lives. hunt is famous for starting his clinics with Weak leaders maintain power through the statement “i’m here for the horse, to fear and intimidation. help him get a better deal.” other trainers Wise leaders are followed because they linked to the “natural horsemanship” improve the quality of peoples’ lives. movement are Pat Parelli, mark rashid, how does a nation show strength and tom moates, who emphasize partner - (greatness)? By providing a model for liv - ship with the horse. ing that benefits all. By taking the moral Aphorisms: high ground. from an old friend at Arlington Presby - in his 2004 book Inspire! What Great terian church, the late elizabeth wilson: Leaders Do , lance secretan, known for “hate does more damage to the vessel in his work in leadership theory, wrote: “we which it is stored than to the object on may respect a leader, but the ones we love which it is poured.” are servant-leaders.” those who demean others to elevate Leadership with Horses themselves have a false sense of self horse trainers tell us that horse training worth. is most effective when the horse sees you when your outgo exceeds your income, the human as the leader and, as a result, your upkeep will be your downfall.

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August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com horse health & welfare like eastern and western equine en - damage the brain and spinal cord. while Mosquito Borne Diseases: cephalomyelitis viruses, which historically the clinical signs of wnv en - have been identified with sleeping sick - cephalomyelitis can vary in range and ness in humans and equines in the u.s., severity, those most frequently observed West Nile Virus wnv circulates in nature between birds include incoordination or ataxia (espe - Compiled by Nancy Brannon, Ph.D. toms. About 1 out of 150 infected people and mosquitoes. various species of birds cially of the hind limbs); twitching of the develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness. serve as amplifying hosts of the virus, with muzzle and lower lip; and twitching of the summer, with its heat and humidity - you can reduce your risk of wnv by at least 36 species of mosquitoes acting as muscles in the neck, shoulders or pectoral and rain, is prime mosquito weather. As i using insect repellent and wearing long- vectors of wnv and transmitting it to a region. signs may be bilateral or unilat - was listening to “southern remedy” on sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent wide range of species. the strains of wnv eral. Also reported are behavioral abnor - mississippi Public Broadcasting, “think mosquito bites. present in north America are capable of malities, e.g., depression or heightened radio,” in June, the show host discussed From the American Association of causing disease in certain domestic and sensitivity to external stimuli, stumbling, information about west nile virus, a mos - Equine Practitioners (AAEP) : exotic species of birds, especially crows toe dragging, leaning to one side and in se - quito borne disease that can affect both hu - first isolated in uganda in 1937, west and blue jays, in which the infection is vere cases, paralysis of the hindquarters, mans and horses. horses and humans can nile virus (wnv) is transmitted princi - usually fatal. recumbency, coma and death. other clini - become clinically affected by wnv. “typ - pally by various species of mosquitoes and humans, horses, and a diversity of cal signs that may be noted include fever, ical of numerous other viral infections, can cause inflammation of the brain and other mammalian species can also be in - generalized weakness, impaired vision, in - many horses experience no clinical illness spinal cord (encephalomyelitis). clinical fected with wnv. wnv infection in ability to swallow, aimless wandering and following exposure to the virus for the first disease caused by this virus is seen prima - mammals does not result in large amounts convulsions. the nature and severity of time,” from the AAeP. rily in birds, equines, and humans and very of the virus in the bloodstream, as is seen clinical signs depend largely on the area(s) From the Centers for Disease Control infrequently in goats, sheep, dogs, llamas, in various bird species. this is important of the central nervous system affected by and Prevention (CDC) : various reptiles and bears. Prior to its dis - in terms of disease transmission. Because the virus and the extent of damage. the in - west nile virus (wnv) is the leading covery in the northeastern u.s. in 1999, there is only a very small amount of the cidence of disease tends to be greater in cause of mosquito-borne disease in the wnv was widely distributed in Africa, the virus in the blood of infected horses, mos - older horses, where a favorable clinical continental united states. it is most com - middle east, southwest Asia, and parts of quitoes are unable to transmit the virus outcome is less likely. monly spread to people by the bite of an europe. from horse to horse or from horse to diagnosis of wnv encephalomyelitis infected mosquito. cases of wnv occur west nile virus was first recognized in human. the virus is transmitted when a is usually based on the nature of the clin - during mosquito season, which starts in the western hemisphere in september mosquito takes a blood meal from an in - ical signs displayed by an affected horse the summer and continues through fall. 1999, when it was isolated from the tissues fected bird, then feeds on a horse. during together with the detection of antibodies there are no vaccines to prevent or med - of sick flamingoes and pheasants at the the process of taking a blood meal from to the virus in the blood by laboratory ex - ications to treat wnv in people. fortu - Bronx Zoo and from dead crows in the the horse, the virus is transmitted by the amination. many of the clinical signs of nately, most people infected with wnv do new york city area. By 2002 over 15,000 infected mosquito. wnv encephalomyelitis closely resemble not feel sick. About 1 in 5 people who are horses were diagnosed with west nile in horses infected with wnv, the virus those observed in a number of other infected develop a fever and other symp - virus in 41 states. may breach the blood-brain barrier and equine neurological ( Continued on p. 14 ) www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 13 .

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Dangers This Summer balance. “this will bring a much more comfortable “if you let them drink often, it can re - air mass to kentucky over the next work By Aimee Nielson college of Agriculture, food and envi - lieve the horse’s urge to drink a lot of week.” ronment. “that index helps producers leXington, ky. - it’s already hot water after exercise, and they need to grad - Editor’s Note : After a temporary cool know when heat stress could create a prob - ually drink after a workout,” he said. spell in mid July, it will likely be back to outside, but university of kentucky (uk) lem for their animals, so they can be even agricultural meteorologist matthew dixon “Also remember, lactating mares have high heat and humidity for the rest of July more vigilant in making sure they have to special water requirements, because they and August. the national oceanic and At - said it’s about to get even hotter, and live - the necessary resources to combat the stock producers and horse owners need to are using water for milk production as well mospheric Administration announced on stress.” as body temperature regulation.” thursday July 18, 2019 that June 2019 do what they can to minimize animal “the most important thing producers stress. hot weather also increases horses’ need was the earth’s hottest June ever recorded. and horse owners can do is provide cool, for salt, because they lose the mineral dur - overall, the planet was about 1.71 degrees “much of the state is under an excessive clean water and shade,” said Jeff heat warning,” dixon said. “we expect ing sweating. warmer than an average June. June 2019 lehmkuhler, uk beef specialist. “it’s also it is important to keep buildings as open also marked the 414th consecutive month highs to jump into the low to middle 90s a good idea to avoid working or transport - each day. some areas are hitting the upper as possible to allow air to circulate. fans that the planet’s temperature was warmer- ing animals during periods of danger or can make a big difference, and sprinkler than-average, noAA said. that dates back 90s. combined with elevated humidity, emergency heat stress.” peak heat indices will run between 100 systems that periodically spray a cool mist to 1984. noAA’s report also said that so horses have difficulty regulating their on the animals are also beneficial. far 2019 was tied for the second warmest and 110 degrees. this heat will push the body temperature when temperatures ex - livestock heat stress index into the danger Poultry are especially prone to heat year on record, behind only 2016. there’s ceed 90 degrees. if humidity is high, the stress. mortality during extreme heat can a 100% chance that 2019 will be one of the to emergency categories during the after - temperature doesn’t even have to reach 90 noon and evening hours.” be significant, and egg production and five warmest years on record, noAA said. degrees to make life uncomfortable. hatching rates can drop. scientists say the record heat is what is ex - the combination of heat and humidity “horse owners can reduce heat stress are a cause of concern for livestock health. “since the birds don’t have sweat pected from man-made climate change. by scheduling activities during the cooler glands to help get rid of excess body heat, the uk Agricultural weather center “the livestock heat stress index helps part of the day and making sure horses us determine what level of concern farm - they have to pant to cool down,” said provides statewide and county-specific have plenty of water,” said Bob coleman, Jacquie Jacob, uk poultry extension proj - weather information. view a specific lo - ers and pet owners need to have for their uk equine extension specialist. “if you do animals,” said dixon, who works with the ect manager. “it’s important to make sure cation from the kentucky map at transport horses during the cooler part of chickens are in well-ventilated areas and http://weather.uky.edu. 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large stacked shoes and painful ankle voting for the PAst Act: Bennie thomp - U.S. House Passes PAST Act chains and would also eliminate the exist - son and michael guest ing system of self-regulation by the indus - u.s. representatives from Arkansas on thursday July 25, 2019, the u.s. penalties, and banning incentives to sore try and toughen penalties for violators of voting for the PAst Act: rick crawford house of representatives passed the u.s. horses. this is a historic day and i am the horse Protection Act. it is supported and french hill. senator Joseph d. tydings memorial Pre - grateful for my colleagues who worked by Animal wellness Action, the American u.s. representatives from Arkansas vent All soring tactics (PAst) Act by a tirelessly to get this legislation across the horse council, American veterinary med - voting against the PAst Act: steve wom - vote of 333 to 96. the measure seeks to finish line and for our equine athletes who ical Association, American Association of ack and Bruce westerman. strengthen the horse Protection Act and provide us with inspiration and pleasure.” equine Practitioners, united states eques - u.s. representatives from kentucky end the torturous, painful practice of sor - “As a veterinarian and lover of animals, trian federation, national sheriff’s Asso - voting for the PAst Act: John yarmuth. ing tennessee walking, racking, and it is time we end the inhumane practice of ciation, and tennessee veterinary medical u.s. representatives from kentucky spotted saddle horses. the intentional in - horse soring. i want to thank house lead - Association. voting against the PAst Act: James fliction of pain to horses’ front limbs by ership for bringing the Prevent All soring the PAst Act has been blocked for comer, Brett guthrie, thomas massie, applying caustic chemicals such as mus - tactics (PAst) Act up for a vote today and years by a handful of well-placed law - hal rogers, and Andy Barr. tard oil or kerosene or inserting sharp ob - my colleague and fellow veterinarian rep. makers, but a new house rule triggering u.s. representatives from Alabama jects into the horses’ hooves to create an kurt schrader for championing this bill consideration of any measure that attracts voting for the PAst Act: terri sewell. exaggerated gait known as the “Big lick,” with me over the years,” said rep. ted 290 or more cosponsors brought the issue u.s. representatives from Alabama soring has plagued the equine world for yoho (r-fl). “the walking horse industry to the floor. the PAst Act attracted 308 voting against the PAst Act: Bradley six decades. had plenty of time to self-police and cosponsors, and was led by u.s. reps. Byrne, martha roby, mike rogers, robert “i am pleased the house passed the change their ways, but they decided to kurt schrader (d-or) and ted yoho (r- Aderholt, mo Brooks, and gary Palmer. PAst Act with strong bipartisan support press on. they have failed to take advan - fl), co-chairs of the congressional vet - Senate Bill today,” said u.s. house majority leader tage of this opportunity and now it is time erinary medicine caucus, along with the senate companion bill s.1007 is steny hoyer (d-md). “this legislation for horse soring to end.” reps. steve cohen (d-tn), ron estes (r- led by u.s. sens. mike crapo (r-id) and will close loopholes that enable the cruel “the natural gait of the tennessee ks), Jan schakowsky (d-il), and chris mark warner (d-vA), and has garnered 41 practice of soring horses. i thank rep. walking horse is a wonder to behold and collins (r-ny). cosponsors. of these 41 cosponsors, none schrader for being a champion of animal has long been revered by horse lovers,” view the roll call votes on this bill at: are from mid-south states. view the list of welfare issues and building on the legacy said rep. steve cohen (d-tn), an origi - clerk.house.gov/evs/2019/roll510.xml senate cosponsors at: https://www.con - of my late friend, senator tydings. i urge nal sponsor of the PAst Act. “the prac - tennessee representatives voting gress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate- senator mcconnell to take up this biparti - tice of soring—burning, cutting, against the PAst Act: charles fleis - bill/1007/ san legislation without delay.” lacerating—these beautiful creatures just chmann, scott desJarlais, david kustoff, the senate opposition bill, introduced “horse soring still runs rampant even to exaggerate their gait and win shows is John w. rose, mark green, and Phil roe. by sen. lamar Alexander (r-tn) – s. though laws have been on the books for beyond reprehensible. i am so pleased that tennessee representatives who voted 1455 horse Protection Amendments Act decades banning this cruel practice,” said more than 300 house members are spon - for the PAst act: steve cohen, tim of 2019 – has only 3 cosponsors: sen. rep. kurt schrader (d-or). “we gave soring the PAst Act. how we treat ani - Burchett, and Jim cooper. mitch mcconnell (r-ky), marsha Black - folks a chance to self-police, but the abu - mals is a reflection of our national u.s. representatives from mississippi burn (r-tn), and Paul rand (r-ky). sive behaviors continued. the bill that was character. today, we can be proud that the voting against the PAst Act: trent kelly read information about the bill here: passed today will strengthen and improve house has spoken loudly on behalf of the and steven Palazzo. https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-con - current regulations by improving usdA horses and those who love horses.” u.s. representatives from mississippi gress/senate-bill/1455/ enforcement, increasing civil and criminal the PAst Act would ban the use of 16 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com asked about the general perceptions of that current prevention measures are not Perceptions of Soring in those who use soring techniques. igno - effective deterrents. rance was the most common theme emerg - As with trainers, dQP responses were ing from these responses. All three trainers coded and analyzed for common themes. Tennessee Walking Horses reported a lack of awareness among their responses from the two interviewed peers of how training tactics affect animals dQPs were used to determine if dQPs are by Hannah Medford, excerpt from Mas - the problem of soring. and/or no empathy for the pain experi - able to effectively deter soring. neither of ter’s Thesis the three populations of event atten - enced by the abused horses. trainers also the respondents believed that dQPs are dees, trainers, and dQPs were specifically indicated that the general perception of able to effectively deter trainers from the tennessee walking horse is a chosen because a gap in knowledge exists soring varies between different types of using soring. specifically, respondent 4 breed that is very close to my heart. i was regarding how various actors within the trainers. for example, respondent 3 re - stated, “there is a conflict of interest with fortunate enough to grow up in the Ap - walking horse industry perceive soring. ported that “it depends on what group of dQPs. some dQPs are honest, but judges palachian mountains, and my favorite while conducting my research, i found trainers you are talking to. if you had a are trainers. everyone knows each other.” childhood hobby was trail riding with my that there is an overall unwillingness from section of tennessee walking horse train - Although soring has been characterized grandfather. Although the walking horse individuals within the industry to discuss ers who only trained big lick horses, espe - as one of the most blatant forms of abuse is a pleasant and versatile breed, as we all soring. i was barred by show organizers cially those who had always trained big within the horse industry overall, little re - know, there is a dark side to the industry from attending events to hand out my sur - lick horses, they would go, ‘well, yeah, it’s search has been conducted to better un - known as soring. the term soring has be - veys to attendees. Additionally, many bad, but it’s part of the business; it’s just derstand its use and acceptance. despite come synonymous with the breed, and vi - trainers were unwilling to discuss soring what you do.’ But if you sample those with only interviewing and surveying a small olations of the horse Protection Act by big at all. despite these initial difficulties, i experience with other breeds, among the sample of individuals within the walking names such as Bill callaway have greatly was able to obtain data from 58 event at - flat shod trainers, it’s generally disre - horse industry, the results suggested that stigmatized the breed. it was this stigmati - tendees, three trainers, and two dQPs. garded [sic] from pretty bad to reprehen - Agnew’s theory is generalizable to the zation of the beloved breed from my child - responses from the 58 surveyed event sible.” problem of soring, which serves to pro - hood, combined with the lack of research attendees were analyzed using statistical respondents were asked if trainers who mote continued research exploration into on animal abuse within the criminal jus - software to answer two research questions. use soring are aware of the pain experi - both soring and overall abuse within the tice field, that inspired me to conduct re - the first research question sought to de - enced by the horse. respondents 1 and 2 equine industry as a whole, with the goal search for my master’s thesis with the termine if attendees perceived soring as believed that trainers who used soring of improving policy and deterring future hope of better understanding the practice abuse. results from statistical analyses techniques are aware of the pain experi - offending. of soring within the walking horse indus - found that 93.1% of respondents did per - enced by the horse, with respondent 1 Policy implications emerge from the try. my research used Agnew’s theory of ceive soring as abuse. the second research stating, “you can’t see a horse laying in findings as well. As previously discussed, animal abuse as the basis for understand - question sought to determine whether age, the stall moaning and not know there is a analysis of dQP responses did not support ing the motivations behind using soring. gender, and education had an effect on problem.” respondent 3, however, re - their role as an effective deterrent. this to do so, i collected interview data from perception of soring. results from analy - ported that trainers who utilize soring sentiment was echoed in trainer narratives. designated Qualified Persons (dQPs) and ses found that females were more likely to techniques are unaware of the horse’s in light of this finding, it is suggested that trainers. i also surveyed attendees at walk - perceive soring as abuse compared to their pain, stating, “trainers have argued that efforts to introduce the PreventAll soring ing horse events. male counterparts. these results should be horses do not feel pain as humans feel tactics (PAst) Act are continued. Agnew used a social-psychological viewed with caution due to the small sam - pain. this is a big myth among big lick Editor’s Note : medford’s masters the - analysis, along with leading criminologi - ple size, which may have an effect on re - trainers. they do not understand how sen - sis was accepted by east tennessee state cal theories, to explain the causes of ani - sults from analyses. sitive the horse is.” university in may 2019 (before the PAst mal abuse. he addressed several causes of Because trainers and dQPs were inter - respondents were asked how trainers Act passed the house). the full text of her abuse within his work: ignorance (abusers viewed rather than surveyed, these re - perceive the inspection process and if masters thesis is available online at: lack awareness of how their behavior af - sponses were coded and analyzed for these efforts are deterrents for using sor - https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?ar - fects animals or abusers are ignorant of the common themes, language, and beliefs, ing. respondents 1 and 3 believed that ticle=5003&context=etd pain and suffering experienced by animals rather than using statistical software. re - there exist conflicts of interest within the the author grew up with twhs, trail as the result of abusive behavior), justifi - sponses from the three interviewed train - industry regarding dQPs. respondent 1 riding in the Appalachian mountains. for cations of abuse (financial/prestige moti - ers were used to answer numerous stated, “dQPs are part of the industry, so if the past two years, she has been riding and vations), and individual factors (gender, research questions. it’s not the usdA, i don’t see any point.” competing in the hunter/Jumper disci - age, education). from these, i created sev - Among other questions, trainers were eral research questions to gain insight into the majority of respondents also reported pline.

Equine Veterinarians Praise AVMA Welcomes Legisla - Passage of Anti-Soring Bill tion to Stop Horse Abuse Focus turns to Senate Berk, 2019 AAeP president. “we now will By Cat Ulrich dr. John de Jong. “we’re delighted to see work for passage of the senate version of lawmakers working across the aisle to ad - American veterinary medical Associa - following historic vote the bill.” vance this important legislation and pro - tion (AvmA) President dr. John de Jong From Sally J. Baker, AAEP the PAst Act expands soring regula - vide horses with the protection from abuse released the following statement in re - tion and enforcement at horse shows, ex - that they so badly need. thank you partic - sponse to the passage of the Prevent All the American Association of equine hibitions, sales and auctions, including the ularly to representatives kurt schrader soring tactics (PAst) Act by the u.s. Practitioners hails the passage of the Pre - establishment of a new system for in - and ted yoho for their efforts on this issue. house of representatives. this legislation vent All soring tactics (PAst) Act (h.r. specting horses for soring. in addition, the we are looking forward to working with will provide critical enforcement mecha - 693) in the u.s. house of representatives. bill increases penalties for violations. sor - senate lawmakers to further support this nisms to end the practice of horse soring, the legislation will help end the cruel and ing is pervasive in the tennessee walking legislation, and we won’t stop until the which is the cruel and inhumane act of de - inhumane practice of horse soring, which horse industry. PAst Act becomes law and the soring of liberately causing a horse pain to exagger - is the deliberate infliction of pain to exag - the senate companion bill, s. 1007, in - horses gets left in the past!” ate its gait and gain an advantage in horse gerate a horse’s motion for the purpose of troduced in April by sens. mike crapo, r- the AvmA is the nation’s leading rep - shows. the bill will now move to the u.s. gaining an advantage in the showring. idaho, and mark warner, d-va., currently resentative of the veterinary profession, senate for consideration. “for many years the AAeP has cham - has 41 cosponsors. everyone is encour - speaking for more than 93,000 member “AvmA has worked with congress for pioned legislation to end this cruel prac - aged to contact their senators and ask veterinarians, who care passionately about many years to stop the cruel and inhumane tice, and today’s vote in the house is a them to pass the senate anti-soring bill. protecting animal health, animal welfare victory for horses,” said dr. Jeffrey t. act of horse soring,” said AvmA President and human health. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 17 . hunters & Jumpers ExEL Inaugural Show

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Beanie Cone coaches Caroline Shephard before her round on Marry Me. She was Short Stirrup Champion Article & photos by Nancy Brannon All indications are that the new hunter/jumper schooling show se - ries in german - town, tennessee excelled at its inau - gural show. An acronym for experience equestrian league, the first exel schooling show Seas The Day, ridden by Lilly Misciskia premiered at the germantown charity horse show grounds on the last weekend in June 28-29, 2019. the whole idea of the show was to provide an opportunity for green horses and riders new to showing to get some solid horse show experience – and to have fun doing it. there were plenty of courses with lower fences, starting with cavaletti and cross rails, and increasing to 3 feet for open Jumper. there were horse and Pony medal classes, an open equi - Seas The Day, ridden by Lilly Mis - tation challenge, and fun classes like ciskia in Open Hunter ride-A-Buck and gambler’s choice. the show attracted 78 horses, several with multiple riders. friday evening featured the gambler’s choice, won by sela ward and Qt Pie, and open equitation challenge, won by House Bunny, ridden by Anna Grace Mock, Champion in Open Hunter Ava Brewer and Al copony. hospitality was provided by central BBQ. classes started early, at 8:00 a.m., on saturday with Pony hunter classes in the south ring and cavaletti and cross rails in the north ring. A highlight of satur - day’s show was the late afternoon open hunter derby in the combined north and south rings, which attracted 12 entries. Ann edgmon and dessa won the class. the show offered several first-time freebies: free horse stalls and tack stalls, a free t-shirt, and treats for the horses. find out more about exel horse shows at: https://exelshows.com full results of the show are posted at horseshowsonline.com. Skylar Thorton riding Road Less Meredith Tipton’s two students on their “matching” greys: Emmy Greer on One Traveled under Par and Skylar Thorton on Road Less Traveled 18 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com dressage & eventing Champagne Run at the Park for most equestrians, getting to ride at the kentucky horse Park in lexington, kentucky is the thrill of a lifetime! many young riders, two from the mid-south, got to enjoy that thrill at the champagne run at the Park horse trials, July 12-14, 2019. this usef/useA recognized event of - fered divisions from intermediate/Prelim - inary through starter.

By Peggy Hart two horses required seven humans, two Alli Gill and Island Girl on the sta - Alli Gill and Island Girl on Cross Country ( photos by Xpress Foto ) dogs, three trucks, one trailer, and five dium course. ( photo by Xpress Foto ) days to complete the champaign run horse trails at the kentucky horse Park, or uphill climbs to most of the solid cross July 11-14, 2019 and it was worth every country jumps, along with long gallops be - minute of it. Alli gill with island girl, aka tween them. riders had to rate the speed teagan, riding in Jr. Beginner novice of their horses to come in without time group c, and Ashley evans with splash of faults, since riding over the maximum class, aka oliver, riding sr. Beginner time was costly. not only that, but they novice group A, braved the heat to make also had to balance their horses to allow their first trip to this event where 525 for the uneven terrain before and after the horses were competing at intermediate/ jumps, thus keeping the horses from flat - Preliminary through starter levels. for tening out. Ashley and Alli this was the biggest riders and horses entered the water united states eventing competition they jump after a vertical of telephone poles, had participated in. they brought their followed by a jump on the out side, which game plan and it paid off! provided a refreshing cool down before dressage took up the first and second the uphill climb to the next jump on the far day with five rings going from 7:30 a.m. side of the course. fly jumps designed to till late evening. luckily, there was plenty encourage horse and rider were inter - of room, as the warm up rings got a little spersed with technically harder jumps dusty and the surrounding grass was a wel - where the horse had to listen to the direc - come area in which to work on the first tions of the rider and the rider had to be - loosening exercises before braving the lieve that their horse was capable of dust. Alli rode her test first at 7:30 a.m., figuring out the question. this included getting a score of 34.0 which put her in one that visually looked as if the horse first place, only to eventually be knocked should jump a perimeter fence, but instead back to third before the class was over. needed to turn to the second element on Ashley had a wonderful 34.8 in her divi - the left. this is a team sport and both sion with oliver, once again proving that members (horse and rider) must listen to you do not need a fancy warmblood to do each other. for the girls and their horses, well in dressage. this was the best part and they both flew After a breather for riders and horses, it around the course clean and with smiles was off to the next phase – stadium jump - on their faces. ing. the ring was located within sight of incidentally, while all this was going the huge outdoor arena where the ken - on, the horse Park was also hosting tucky three day event takes place, which Breyerfest, a weekend for those who col - both inspired and intimidated the riders. lect these treasured replica horses; a stan - starting with the Parakeet Jump, as Alli dardbred horse show; and the usual horse called it, the ten stadium jumps were max - crazy tourists who flock to the horse Park imum height, had tough questions that had every summer. to be answered, and offered opportunities Alli Gill and Island Girl on the stadium course. ( photos by Xpress Foto ) to improve your time with short cuts if you By Lisa Gill; photos by Xpress Foto and your horse were brave. A clear round hard, had lots of ups and downs, overcame faults in show jumping, but went double Allison gill saw some Beginner novice for both girls was marred only by a tech - challenges and this past weekend (15 clear in cross country, finishing on a score jumps while attending the 4-star kentucky nical fault which gave Alli four faults and months later) achieved her goal! she com - of 38.0. she placed fifth out of a competi - three day event at the kentucky horse lowered her placing. oh, well, tomorrow peted on her horse island girl at cham - tive division of 15. she had determination, Park (khP) in 2018. she set a goal to ride the cross country was on. pagne run at the Park in the Junior a work ethic, and never lost sight of her in an event at the khP. she set training located beyond the steeplechase Beginner novice rider division. dream. and showing goals for dressage, show course, the cross country consisted of 16 she was a respectable third after dres - Full Results are posted at startboxscor - jumping, and cross country. she worked jumps over rolling terrain with downhill sage on a score of 34.0, had four jumping ing.com. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 19 .

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But it is also the 7 am - 12 pm ~ Saturday most challenging show grounds we go to, with a road overhead and a road behind the arena.” in training open, kathy massey’s mare 662.564.2920 north forks lady Zoe, ridden by kather - 3107 S. Red Banks Rd. ine mashbir, placed second one day, fourth the next day, and was fourth overall scor - Red Banks, MS. ing 69.655. kathy said, “her training has come along so well with katherine! i wanted a competent, positive rider on her 662.526.9100 for these show grounds.” Katherine Mashbir riding Kathy 20 in training Junior, caitlyn massey and Massey’s Welsh mare North Forks 6 Hwy 51 South scandias Anthem, a morgan gelding, Lady Zoe Como, MS © MSHR 20 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com Kevin Kohmann Clinic Article & photos by Nancy Brannon katherine mashbir organized and mas - sar stables of Arlington, tenn. hosted a dressage clinic with kevin kohmann the weekend of July 12-14, 2019. the clinic helped riders and horses prepare for the upcoming national dressage Pony cup, which took place the following week, July 17-19, in wayne, illinois. kevin is a german-born dressage trainer, competitor, and show judge based in wellington, florida. since 2014 he has been co-trainer at diamante farms with devon kane. he trains horses and students of all levels, from beginner through fei. he has excelled in dressage competitions Caitlyn Massey and Scandias An - Kathy Massey on North Forks Lady Zoe from the young horse levels through them just finish their lesson grand Prix. And he is a certified dressage judge through the german national fed - set it up for success.” eration. At the Adequan global dressage “if the horse gets anxious (about a festival in 2015, kohmann won the new movement) at the beginning, once he un - schule Bits Best hands Award. derstands what to do, then he says ‘i can katherine, a grand Prix rider, as well, do this.’” and trainer at massar, has known for every rider, “you have to ride with kohmann since she was in virginia and feeling and reward,” kohmann said worked with him there. “everybody needs for kathy massey, preparing her mare eyes on the ground,” she said speaking of for Pony finals, he had several exercises the need for every rider to have someone such as halt-trot transitions, then halt-trot to train with. “everybody who rode in the transitions in shoulder in. in trot, “ride for - clinic, except one, was my student,” she ward and collect,” he coached. then he said. she believes that her students should had kathy do leg yield, shoulder in transi - also train with the person with whom she tions, and then canter-halt transitions. trains. katherine says that she and regarding giving the aids properly, he kohmann work well with each other. “he said, “it all starts with the leg; then we talk is not ‘cookie cutter.’ he has a really good about the rest of the aids.” in giving the eye and is intuitive about the horse. he’s aids, one should expect an immediate re - classically german, but also open to new sponse from the horse. techniques. he does what works best for Jamie lawrence brought her Pre (An - the horse.” dalusian) val to ride with kohmann at At the massar clinic, kevin listened to massar stables. Jamie wrote, “val is to - Katherine Mashbir leg yielding on Katherine Mashbir on Cosmos, who what each rider had to say about the tally my spirit animal, which is why train - Cosmos is showing exuberance and lightness in horse’s way of going and what the rider ing her is sometimes a puzzle for me. she canter. wanted to work on. he didn’t have to was a bit tight, but still performed and was watch the horse warm up for very long be - relaxed enough to get a few good [lead] fore he had a plan to help the horse (and changes. it’s taken some time to get this rider) improve. whether it was the horse girl confident in them, but the journey has that did not perform the movements as been so rewarding! kevin gave me some well on the right side as the left, or the helpful tips on my position in the mediums horse was anxious in canter on the right [gaits], as well as the positioning of her lead, he quickly ascertained the exercises frame in the changes for the future. he that the rider could use to help better bal - helped me secure a bit more honest right ance the horse and overcome the prob - bend in her right shoulder in. thank you lems. to massar stables, katherine mashbir and katherine mashbir was riding/training kathy massey for being hospitable, as al - a horse, cosmos, for a client. kevin had ways!” her ride the horse down the long side katherine plans to have kohmann back shoulder in and then change to haunches to massar for more clinics this summer be - in, still on the long side. in finishing her fore the florida shows start back in the lessons, he walked alongside her horse to fall. contact katherine mashbir through help him improve in passage. klm dressage.com. find more informa - with the horse not going as well to the tion about massar stables at: right as the left, he advised, “start with the http://www.massarstables.com and on easy side and then go to the more difficult; facebook. (right) Kevin Kohmann helps Katherine Mashbir improve Cosmos’ passage. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 21 . driving

Horses’ legs are perfectly synchronized in this matched pair. Elegance with spit and polish are essentials in pleasure driving. (Casey McBride photo ) (photo by Kelly Butler ) dem/multiple. there were classes for util - Lexington ity vehicle, Park Bonneted Phaeton, and Park wicker Phaeton. And, of course, all classes were offered for the vse, too – Carriage very small equines. in addition, there were classes for coaching, including ap - Classic 2019 pointments, timed obstacles, pleasure, best team, and quick change. fun classes were By Nancy Brannon with information the costume class (won by “lady gaga,” from Kate Bushman aka Patti wolf) and carriage dog class. the lexington carriage classic Pleas - the Picnic class was a highlight of this ure driving show ran June 20-23, 2019 at year’s lexington carriage classic. the kentucky horse Park in lexington, All entries were automatically entered ky. what a great place to drive! it was a in the concours d’elegance. the winner weekend for elegance, spit-and-polish, and was judged to present the most elegant ef - dressing to the nines! fect and turnout throughout the show. ve - competitors from across the country hicle and harness were inspected to ensure traveled to show in this usef-approved correctness, restoration, and careful main - Pleasure driving show. the judge for the tenance. Attention was paid to the personal weekend was nicole cable of Batavia, appearance of the driver, groom(s), and Horses’ legs are perfectly in sync with precision driving. passenger(s). ny. mickie Bowen of unionville, PA was Pair Pony champion-katie whaley reserve champion-cathy rodes Lexington Carriage Classic Results : the technical delegate. reserve champion-Jane godlewoski coaching champion-desiree herrmann single Pony champion- Patti wolf driving classes were held in the cov - Park Bonnetted champion-tom Burgess concours d'elegance winner-sally law - reserve champion-meredith giere ered arena behind the American saddle - tandem/multiple champion-desiree her - ing single horse champion-Jennifer harber bred museum. there were turnout, rmann ed young memorial costume class win - reserve champion-sally lawing reinsmanship, timed obstacles, fault and reserve champion-Paul van sickle ner-Patti wolf as lady gaga Pair horse champion-tom Burgess out, and working classes for single pony Park wicker champion-susan hazelbart casey mcBride Photography was the reserve champion-desiree herrmann or horse, pair horse or pony, and tan - reserve champion-kate Bushman official photographer for the show. Photos utility champion-kate Bushman from the show can be viewed at reserve champion-lisa stensrud https://caseymcbride.com/show/2019- vse champion-Jennifer harber lexington-carriage-classic

Ladies at the table: Kate and Nicole – Kate Bushman drives Bliss in utility Desiree Herrmann in Coaching Appointments Park Wicker Picnic Reinsmanship 22 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com Cowboys & Cowgirls Memphis Stampede Rodeo

By Tommy and Nancy Brannon; photos fastest time: 14.434. Bailey gilchrist was by Nancy Brannon a close second at 14.844, and Allison de - Journett turned in a time of 14.953 for cook’s lake in northwest memphis, third. rounding fourth was madison Ann tennessee was the site of the iPrA-pro - lager at 15.124. duced, first annual st. Jude memphis in steer wrestling, only one cowboy stampede rodeo over the 4th of July scored: casey greer (5.0). weekend – July 5-6, 2019. hosted by wes in team roping, the team of seth drig - cook and his wife, the rodeo raised funds gers and Justin Pruitt had the best score for st. Jude children’s research hospital. (5.9). But three teams were just 0.1-sec - cook partnered with rocking k rodeo ond off at 6.0 and split second: Blake company and J&k Productions to provide deckard and ken Bailey, Brent mibb and all the set-up, livestock, and rodeo per - Jeff Brown, mitch rinehart and will sonnel to put on the professional event. Bradley. Performances started at 8:00 p.m. both in Bull riding, last to go was 2018 nights with a combination of national iPrA Bull riding world champion corey champion contestants and local top per - Bailey (27) of Buchanan, tennessee, who formers. total payout for the rodeo was pulled off an 86-point ride for the win. $13,284. lucas mooningham scored 80 points and in the tie down roping event, the first daryl guenther scored 74 points. roper seth driggers set the pace with a entertaining the crowd with corny jokes time of 8.9, but fell to third when two oth - and banter with announcer tyler Brown ers had faster times. the second cowboy was rodeo clown “colt 45.” midway posted a time of 10.6, and the third roper through the rodeo he brought out his pony cole walker posted a score of 9.7. But the “magic mike,” who did tricks to wow the winner of the top prize was will Bradley crowd (see photo below). with a time of 8.3. Blake deckard was sec - find out more about iPrA rodeos at: ond at 8.5. www.ipra-rodeo.com in girls’ Breakaway roping, kyla matthews had the best score, 2.1, to win the top cash prize. Johanna setzer was al - most as fast (2.3) and holland sloan Brewer and megan rinehart split third (2.7). in saddle Bronc, the scores were close and the contestants included 2018 iPrA saddle Bronc world champion raymond hostetler. the first rider travis gardner claimed a 78 point ride. the second rider raymond hostetler was close with a 74.5 point ride. But the last cowboy to ride, cody goertzen of tuttle, oklahoma, on a horse that had not been ridden before, walked away with an 81-point ride. in Bareback Bronc it was Josh cragar taking the top prize with an 81-point ride. luke herbert was a close second (80), and houston herbert posted a score of 77. there were plenty of cowgirls in Barrel racing, with kenzie cook having the www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 23 . th ©MSHR 28 annual Goodrich Calf Roping Clinic SePt. 21, 2019 9 am--5 pm Goodrich arena 403 Hwy 45W Humboldt, tn $175/ student

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By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg this year’s east coast reined cow horse classic carried a new addition to its name in order to honor a beloved pillar of the reined cow horse community. dominic conicelli of collegeville, Pennsylvania, was a lifelong horseman and former pres - ident of the Atlantic reined cow horse Association. conicelli passed away on oc - tober 20, 2018, just days after being in - Richard A Rosell riding uno Can Dew It ducted into the national reined cow horse Association hall of merit. on July 19-21, 2019, hundreds of reined cow horse enthusiasts from across the southeast gath - Christina Gilham works the cow on ered at the tennessee miller coliseum in Woody Be A Chic murfreesboro, tennessee, to compete at an classic and compete on her American event honoring conicelli’s contributions Quarter horses, unos Blue lightening and to the sport. cat can dew. the trip paid off in spades Presented by mars equine, the dom when Julie earned first place in the non conicelli east coast reined cow horse Pro limited spectacular on unos Blue classic offered two full days of nrchA- lightening and took second place on cat sanctioned classes, two regional champi - can dew. onships, and open, non pro and limited “that was a good class for me,” Julie non pro derbies, bridle spectaculars, and said. “what i like about the reined cow futurities. AQhA class offerings and a se - horse is one day we’ll do the herd work, lection of youth classes rounded out an al - which i really love, and then we’ll come ready full schedule designed to showcase back and do the reining pattern and box the talents and abilities of reined cow one cow. i’m what they call a boxer, which Elizabeth E Clymer on Shined up To Show horses and riders in the show pen. means i do the reining pattern and box a “this show probably has the best com - cow, but i don’t go down the fence. going petition, the nicest horses, and some of the down the fence is a little fast for me, so best trainers of all our local nrchA i’m in my comfort zone when i’m box - shows,” said green rider summer kelley ing.” of Burlison, tennessee. As a physician with her own private summer won the $500 limited green practice in springfield, missouri, Julie rider and green rider Jackpot on her leads a busy life, which means finding the mare, a 5-year-old palomino American time to ride her own horses and travel to Quarter horse named sJr diamond kat - compete at shows can be a challenge. rina. “it’s a nice way to balance my life, “this mare is bred to do it, definitely, though, because i get to work hard and and she’s really talented. i bought her last play hard,” Julie said. “i might work all october, and so far, it’s been good. we’re day and then drive all night to get here, coming together well and she’s a lot of which i did, but you just have to make the fun,” summer said. “riding a reined cow time to do what you love.” horse is truly the most fun you’ll ever have Judges’ cards and full results for the on a horse. your horse has to be able to east coast reined cow horse classic are (above) Alex Rose in the sliding stop on Cruze Mode rein and do your big beautiful stops; it’s available online at ecrchc.com. (below) Erin E. Bledsoe on Feather Oak got to be able to spin like a top; it’s got to be able to change leads and run a pretty circle; and then it’s got to be able to work a cow, too.” for non pro limited competitor Julie gibbons of highlandville, missouri, the cow work is the most exciting part of rid - ing in reined cow horse competitions. “i love the unpredictability of the cow,” Julie said. “it’s exciting because you never know what you’re going to get or how you’ll do. what i like about these horses is they’re triathletes. they can do the cut - ting, the reining, and the cow work, whether you box or go down the fence. i have a lot of respect for these horses be - cause they’re so multi-talented.” Julie traveled eight hours to attend the www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 25 . Memphis Stampede Royalty

(left to right) Jr. Miss St. Jude Memphis Stampede Caroline Wilson, Miss St. Jude Memphis Stampede Reagan Caen, and Teen Miss St. Jude Memphis Stam - pede Alea Munoz (photo by Kevin DeBusk ) By Sue Lynn Perry July 5-6, 2019. the st. Jude memphis stampede attracted cowboys and cowgirls memphis, tn – reagan caen from co - from across the country to compete at this lumbia, tn, was named miss st. Jude inaugural event, held at cook’s lake, 4249 memphis stampede 2019 at the first An - n. watkins rd in north memphis. nual st. Jude memphis stampede on July the pageant competition consisted of 6, 2019. she is a 17-year-old senior at lib - horsemanship judging, public speaking, erty Academy. personal interview, personality and ap - the title of teen miss st. Jude mem - pearance. phis stampede 2019 was earned by 15- there were peripheral contests such as year-old millington resident Alea munoz, Best Photo Award, awarded to Alea a sophomore at millington central high. munoz; highest rodeo ticket sales the very first Jr. miss st. Jude mem - Award, won by reagan caen; the Pageant phis stampede 2019 is caroline wilson, a coordinator’s Award, won by reagan 13-year-old resident of Athens, Al. she is caen; and the highest Auction item sales an eighth-grader at Athens Bible school. Award, earned by caroline wilson. memphis’ newest professional rodeo the rodeo royalty will spend a year pro - flung open the gate on a new fundraiser for moting the 2020 st. Jude memphis stam - st. Jude children’s research hospital on pede, which is scheduled for July 4-5. 26 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com Knotty Bolden Rodeo Article & photos by Tommy Brannon the 35th annual knotty Bolden memo - rial rodeo was held on saturday night July 27, 2019 at Jerry Bolden’s J Bar B ranch in the knotty Bolden memorial Arena, near holly springs, miss. the rodeo is held annually to honor the late donald lanier (knotty) Bolden of holly springs, ms who was the 1983 world bull riding champion. this year the knotty Bolden memorial Jerry Bolden presents the Knotty (above) Barrel Racing Buckle, donated by cowboy corner of Announcer greg mckinley, who is a Bolden Memorial Buckle to Christian (below) One of Bolden’s bucking southaven, miss., was awarded to bull former bull rider, bantered with funny man Guy. bulls got his rider off! rider christian guy. Jerry Bolden an - Jeff (Jeffro) cupp, who entertained the nounced the award at the beginning of the crowd with the help of his side kick and evening at the hospital. contin - rodeo. he had much praise for christian son tyler as “mini me.” they conducted uing what they started together, who has participated in this rodeo for a children’s dance with several of the Jerry Bolden hosts the knotty many years. children from the audience during half Bolden memorial rodeo each the 2019 rodeo had 30 roping teams, time. many a parent and grandparent July in memory of his brother. J 30 barrel racers, and 10 bull riders. the recorded the kids’ gyrations. Bar B rodeo produces several tough bucking bulls, with names such as Bolden started his rodeo company with international Professional fist full of dollars, Bad to the Bone, Blue his late brother, knotty Bolden. knotty rodeo Association (iPrA)- goose, 44 magnum, sasquatch, and Junk Bolden was killed in 1984 at the age of 25 sanctioned rodeos per year yard dog, won the day as none of the bull while riding a bull in J Bar B rodeo’s throughout the mid-south. to riders were able stay on for the full 8 sec - practice ring. knotty was thrown from the find the rodeo schedule, visit onds. All of the bulls are raised and bull, who stepped on his chest after he was www.ipra-rodeo.com trained by Bolden on his J Bar B ranch. on the ground. knotty died later that

Lott QuARtER HoRsEs New Teen Royalty Crowned at Buckin’ on the River on saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Buckin’ on the river PrcA rodeo in sa - vannah, tenn., ryleigh dunn of taft, tenn. was crowned miss teen rodeo tennessee 2019-20. the Jr. miss rodeo tennessee 2019-20 is layla holland of millington, tenn. dunn is the daughter of george and lora dunn and is a senior at lincoln Private Treaty county high school in fayetteville, tenn., where she is a 4.0 honor student. she par - ticipates in the tn nBhA, Alabama little Britches rodeo, tennessee valley saddle (left) Miss Teen Rodeo Tennessee club, and the cowboy church of the Ryleigh Dunn; (right) Jr Miss Rodeo limestone county drill team. her rodeo Tennessee Layla Holland events are barrel racing, pole bending, and (photo by Kevin DeBusk ) breakaway roping. iting schools and civic organizations, in - holland is the daughter of Branden and teracting the media, and participating in lydia holland and is in the sixth grade at rodeo related activities. e. e. Jeter elementary school in milling - in the pageant, they were scored in the ton, where she is an honor roll student. categories of horsemanship, personality At stud: AQHA Kings Doc Dun (Doc Bar & Polo Bueno ) she is a third-generation cowgirl who and appearance, and rodeo knowledge by Buckskin stallion | 90% color Producer has spent much of her childhood riding in a panel of three judges. Also at stud : Blue Roan RocKn REBEL (Sun Frost) multiple events at the woodstock cuba the miss rodeo tennessee Pageant is now selling refurbished trailers - good selection to choose form saddle club. recently she has joined the held annually in conjunction with the tennessee youth rodeo Association. her Buckin’ on the river rodeo in savannah, Western Pleasure & Trail Horses For Sale rodeo events are barrel racing and pole tn, sanctioned by the Professional rodeo owners: Charles & Sharon Lott bending. cowboys Association. for more informa - 10594 st. Rt. 152 W. ~ Humboldt, tn 38343 Both young ladies will spend a year tion about the miss rodeo tennessee Pag - promoting the sport of rodeo by making eant, email the national director at ©MSHR Call: 731-414-5796 rodeo appearances, riding in parades, vis - [email protected]. www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 27 . the event’s name, wild wagon week - of two with a driver and a cook in each Wild Wagon Weekend end, was a good description of the chuck - wagon. the race team consists of the Article & photos by Tommy Brannon the first place. there were 35 teams com - wagon races in the large open field. the wagon team and an outrider racing on peting in ribs and steaks, plus a kids’ divi - classic division in chuckwagon racing horseback. the wagons line up for a pistol the old west came to mississippi on sion. many people jokingly asked to help uses the traditional covered wagon, but the start with the outriders dismounted. the July 4-7, 2019 at the marshall county the judges by tasting the steaks. there most popular wagons are quite small, with outrider has to load the moving wagon fairgrounds in holly springs, miss. with were trail rides throughout the day and small steel wheels and hard rubber tires of with a cook stove and a bedroll and then the second annual wild wagon weekend. team sorting in the late afternoon, fol - lawnmower size. this gives the wagon a jump onto his horse to gallop at full speed. there was a little bit of everything for all lowed by entertainment from the marty lower center of gravity and, thus, is harder somewhere on the course the outrider has of the cowboys and cowgirls who at - white Band. to turn over in a sharp turn. there were to pass the team wagon and must cross the tended. friday July 5th started with a scav - several categories of chuckwagon races: finish line ahead of the wagon. the chal - organized by Brad hart of hart Pro - enger hunt, followed by cowboy mounted landrush, 46” mules, 52” mules, 52” and lenge for the outrider is to mount a moving ductions, the event consisted of trail rid - shooting and Pasture Barrels. Pasture 46” Ponies, youth mule and youth Pony, horse who has already anticipated the start ing, chuck wagon races, bull riding, ranch roping was next in the big outdoor field. 4up mules, Big mules, classic, and Buck - of the race and maintain control to beat the rodeo, pasture roping, team roping, team this is a lot more difficult than team rop - board. the harnesses used were far from other team. sorting, a scavenger hunt, arena and pas - ing in an arena, and more authentic to conventional and could be a conglomera - sunday morning began with cowboy ture barrel racing, cowboy mounted shoot - ranching in the old west where working tion of pieces. But for the most part, every - church where everyone was encouraged ing, and an antique car and tractor show, cowboys had to rope and brand cattle out thing stayed hitched. there was a lot of to attend on horseback. the day’s compe - with live music for each evening’s enter - in the open. excitement, enhanced whooping and tition began with Jackpot team roping, tainment. nighttime activities moved to the in - yelling, bell ringing, sirens blaring, and and the weekend’s competitions finished spectators and competitors came from door arena for Bull riding and Barrel rac - even firecrackers from the racers. with more chuckwagon races all after - throughout the mid-south: mississippi, ing. Justin leggett took the microphone as team names such as 2 stupid 2 stop, noon. tennessee, Arkansas, missouri, Alabama, the announcer, and engaged in some good- shake n Bake, hogs eye, full throttle Brad hart says he plans to make wild oklahoma, texas, louisiana, and south hearted banter with rodeo funnyman and Bama mule skinners, mississippi misfits, wagon weekend an annual event at the carolina. most stayed in rvs on the bull fighter Justin dickerson. wild heart and injury list were emblazoned on the marshall county fairgrounds. grounds and stabled their horses in the fa - from ripley, tenn. was the musical band wagon covers. spectators watched from cility’s barns. for friday night. three sides of the field, as well as the cen - winners many activities took place out in the saturday’s events started at 10 a.m. ter of the course. tailgating in the bed of a 46 mules- full throttle big open field, as well as the indoor and with Barrel racing. cowboy mounted pickup gave a good vantage point. many 46 ponies- gone nutt’s outdoor arenas. large round hay bales shooting and ranch rodeo competitions had canopies set up around the course to 52 mules- sue’s Pawn express were used for demarcation and a safety also took place on saturday. the main at - provide shade from the hot July sun. 52 ponies- full throttle barrier on the race course, along with or - traction, however, was the chuckwagon the idea of the race is to copy what the Bhrt - mt vernon mule men ange plastic construction barrels. races on both saturday and sunday after - cowboys did on the trail in the old west, Big mule- hog eye July 4th activities included the steak noon. saturday’s live music was provided with some added competition require - Buckboard- Bad company and rib cook off sanctioned by the steak by Brandon henson. ments. the wagons are pulled by a team classic- k-8 cookoff Association, with $1000 going to

K-8, winner of the Classic division in Chuckwagon Races The outrider catches up to the Full Throttle wagon team, winner of the 46” Mules and the 52” Ponies divisions.

Sue’s Pawn Express gets off to a rousing start in the 45” Mules category, and A Buckboard in the Chuckwagon races. they were the eventual winners. 28 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com WTQHA Summer Circuit Article & photos by Nancy Brannon west tennessee Quarter horse Associ - ation was back in memphis, tenn. at the show Place Arena for the summer circuit, July 26-28, 2019. this was the next-to-last show of the season, with the final show coming september 19-22 in murfreesboro as a dual point show with tQhA. secretary Pat kress said the show was “well-run” and that entries were up from last year. with six judges, circuit awards, and a $375 flat fee, there was much to at - tract riders to the show. Judges were Jeff Buck, Pete mcAlister, Brad gibby, Jess herd, milt Alderman, and nancy wilde. the show had beautiful weather, as mem - Katy Royalty and Sunday in the Buck Hurley, ridden by Jenny Honey in Ranch Riding phis was just finishing a week of mild South - her senior study project weather – temps in the upper 80s and lows in the 60s. show manager trena moffett bills, and just one $100 bill. there was an said it was a “great weekend” and a “fun Amateur bucket and an open bucket. on time.” Announcer haskell sheets was a fa - saturday those who had shown in Amateur miliar voice in the arena, keeping the show or open trail classes could come to the of - running smoothly and efficiently. fice, close their eyes, and draw a bill from this show offered a couple of extra fun the bucket. i must have been good luck for features. in the show office were two two particular competitors, because the “Buckets o’ Bills” filled with money! two times i went into the office for infor - they contained mostly $1 bills, a few $5 mation, the competitor drew the $100 bill!

Gunnersfashionchic, Jeff Honey, does the side pass in Ranch Riding first to draw the $100 was connie nan - winner. ney, and later kayla michaela pulled out katy royalty brought her horse “sun - the $100 bill. day in the south” to get started showing in on saturday evening competitors were the youth reining. she is a senior at st. encouraged to enter the wild west Pony georges independent school and “sun - express to “have a blast and show off your day” is her senior independent study proj - riding and shooting skills.” the course in - ect. she stables and trains with campbell cluded “water guns to shoot the ‘bad Performance horses near Arlington, tenn. guys,’ challenging obstacles, and mail to results of the show were not yet posted deliver as fast as you can!” the entry fee at press time. find more information about Gunnersfashionchic, Jenny Honey Gunna Be Special, Glen Reed riding was only $20 with a 50/50 payback to the wtQhA at: www.wtqha.org. up, in the spin in Ranch Riding the spin in Reining class

Job Securitie, ridden by Cynthia Guyot in Reining Smokin Little Step, Joe Harrington, over the ground poles in Ranch Riding www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • August, 2019 29 . Right On Target Novice and Master Horseback “the hungarian course can be really Archers hit their marks at the tricky because of the angle of the targets, 2019 Chattahoochee Open the distances you have to shoot, and then the final back shot, where you have to By Allison Armstrong Rehnborg twist your entire body in the saddle to during the 2019 chattahoochee open, shoot behind you,” miko explained. “the the archery tournament field behind the targets are also close together, so you’ve main barn at rising glory farm teemed got to be able to load your arrows quickly. with more than a dozen horses and riders, it’s probably one of the more technically each as different from one another as complicated courses.” could be. from stock types in western tack like many of the competitors at the to draft mounts with embroidered brow - chattahoochee open, miko learned about mounted archery from elizabeth tinnan, bands to ponies in english saddles, the Jacqueline Grant and Mouse competed in the Texas Triple course, which fea - president of chattahoochee horse horses all had one thing in common: a tured three targets at varying distances. quiver full of arrows hung from every sad - Archers. After retiring from trick riding dle, the fletched ends of each missile bris - and roman riding, miko wanted to try tling upright in bright colors of purple, something new with her horses. mounted blue and red. archery fit the bill perfectly. on July 20-21, the 2019 chattahoochee “elizabeth tinnan was offering a clinic open horseback Archery competition in my area a couple years ago with Jessie welcomed mounted archery enthusiasts collins of Bluegrass horse Archers, and i from across the southeast to compete at thought, well, my horse needs a job, so rising glory farm in lewisburg, ten - let’s try this out,” miko said. “i’d never nessee. from a challenging hungarian- shot a bow before i met liz, but as soon style course consisting of three closely as i did, i was hooked. we’ve been shoot - grouped targets to a short cross-country ing for almost two years now and this is course, the event tested the abilities of my third competition.” horses and riders in all divisions, from mounted archery is a popular and fast- novice to master. growing sport in the united states, and it’s According to novice competitor miko not hard to figure out why. in addition to mcfarland of lexington, kentucky, the fun of learning a new skill like archery, mounted archery has a way of uniting rid - there’s the added bonus of elevating your ers from a variety of disciplines, and that’s relationship with your horse to another part of the fun. level. Building trust with her mount is part “there’s such a diversity of people of what intermediate archer tara esslinger from different backgrounds here at the of Birmingham, Alabama, loves about the Miko McFarland and Bandit, a for - Natasha Hockaden on Mooney, a competition,” miko said. “i come from sport. mer professional trick riding horse, on gorgeous mule who also competed in the rodeo, but there are endurance riders, “i think my favorite thing about the Hungarian course. Hungarian course hunter/jumpers and ropers here, too. it’s mounted archery is the connection you such a cool thing to see people come from have with the animal,” tara said. “it’s an cility and how everything is run,” tara said. “it’s a great community, that’s for all different backgrounds to offer cross- amazing relationship when you can let go said. “they want to make sure everyone is sure, and it’s so fun. i’ve always liked disciplinary advice on how to do your best a little bit, but you’re also taking care of safe. i just can’t say enough good things archery and when i found out i could com - in this sport.” each other, looking out for one another, about this place.” bine horses with archery, even better! if miko, a former professional trick rider, and connecting with a creature that speaks lauren christian of marietta, georgia, you’re interested in starting mounted competed at the event on her Paint horse, an entirely different language.” competed in the intermediate division on archery, find a club and find someone to Bandit, a 19-year-old chestnut overo geld - tara and her husband, Brandon Jagger, a 12-year-old gray mustang geld - show you the ropes. After that, just keep ing. Although it was Bandit’s first compe - esslinger, both compete in mounted ing. while lauren loves the challenge and shooting your bow.” tition in mounted archery, the flashy archery competitions, and have attended fun of the sport, she also appreciates the for updates on upcoming mounted gelding barely batted an eye as he cantered multiple mounted archery events at rising sense of community and support she’s ex - archery clinics and competitions at ten - down the track on the hungarian course, glory farm. perienced at mounted archery events like nessee valley Archery, visit @tnvalle - allowing miko to drop her reins and focus “the community here at rising glory the 2019 chattahoochee open. yArchery on facebook. to learn more on making each of her shots count. farm and tennessee valley Archery is “everyone supports everyone else, es - about the chattahoochee horse Archers, amazing, and they put 110% into this fa - pecially when you’re struggling,” lauren visit chatthorsearchers.com.

Jessica Huellemeier on Mimi. Dropping the reins to load and aim a bow means Lauren Christian and Mustang Jagger, a model mount for his rider and owner placing tremendous trust in your horse. 30 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com training & performance training in his early career. then, he was havior followed by a reward tends to be re - Absolutely a proponent of compulsion-training using peated and a behavior followed by a pun - shock collars and punishment, but he came ishment tends to not be repeated. milner to the realization that those methods took uses a “clicker device” which is clicked Positive much longer and did not produce consis - just before the reward is given, so that the tent results. dog learns that the reward is forthcoming. Training he began his professional dog training this invokes a positive conditioned re - carrier in 1972 after his move from active sponse in the dog as well as anticipation By Tommy Brannon duty to the reserves in the Air force, of a reward. if the dog is out of reach, i.e. renowned dog achieving the rank of lt. colonel, where while retrieving, hearing the clicker lets trainer robert mil - he worked in disaster response. After the him know that the specific behavior is ap - ner hosted a semi - september 11, 2001 attacks, he was asked proved and a reward is forthcoming. nar at his duck hill to train dogs and manage tennessee task milner also uses a “place board” in his kennel near force one, one of 28 emergency task training. the dog is rewarded for sitting on somerville, tenn. forces in the country that respond to struc - this small board and, thus, is taught to re - on July 13-14, A trainer gives a treat to a Retriever tural collapse disasters. these teams use turn to it after a retrieve. he stated that “re - 2019. there were puppy on the place board. search dogs that help find victims in the call” is the important desirable trait in a about a dozen atten - rubble. milner noted that many of the team hunting dog. members are fire fighters whose work cul - milner said that a successful hunter of dants, traveling in milner is the author of several books on ture dictates “a bell rings and you jump almost any species, including dogs and hu - from Alabama, michigan, and missouri, as dog training; his latest Absolutely Posi - into action.” in many cases this is the op - mans, has “impulse control,” i.e. can re - well as tennessee and mississippi. the at - tively Gun Dog Training was published in posite of what the dog needs to do to stay main still, quiet, and focused with tendants were not all gun dog owners ei - 2015 and explains his positive reinforce - focused and do his job, in spite of multiple distractions all around. on a bird hunting ther: two were fox hunters and some were ment and rewards methods (over the old distractions. trip to the uk he observed that the British field trail bird dog enthusiasts. All wanted punishment methods). he stated in the operant conditioning calls for reward - bred and trained labrador retrievers sat to learn how to apply robert’s positive op - seminar that he received some of his in - ing a desired behavior with a treat or re - together with their handlers while all of erant reinforcement training to their dog spiration from the late ray hunt who ward. the reward does not necessarily the loud shooting was going on and went training program. this positive reinforce - some claim to be the original “horse have to be food. it may be a fun activity into action retrieving the birds only when ment behavioral training method, known whisperer.” ray and his followers, such such as fetching a toy. not all rewards are instructed to do so. he noted that this kind as operant conditioning, comes from re - as Pat Parelli, Josh lyons, and clinton An - equal in the dog’s mind. one treat may be of intelligence, trainability, and impulse search done by B.f. skinner at harvard derson, have turned horse training meth - more desirable than another to the dog, so control had pretty much been bred out of university in the 1950s and 60s. it was ods away from intimidation and the trainer needs to learn which particular American labradors. adopted by the u.s navy for marine mam - punishment to positive reward. milner ex - reward is more valued by the dog. A be - (Continued on p. 32 ) mal training, as well as many zoos plained that he did not use this type of

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And the weather was not as hot as could be expected, although tem - peratures were still in the low 90s and humid - ity was high. this year’s theme was kaleidoscope, incorporating a variety was the sweet & spicy sugar cookie, of unique garden art displays from past which combined dark chocolate chips with events. there were neckties hung at vari - cayenne pepper in a sugar cookie. did you ous places on the grounds; bicycles were miss the ut kitchen divas? you can still incorporated into several flower displays; try some of their recipes; find them at: cook stoves were utilized in plant displays, http://taes.utk.edu/upload/wtrec/sum - and, of course, the colored wine bottles are mercelebration2019recipes.pdf on display in bottle trees. there were garden talks both inside Asked why ut gardens hosts its sum - the air conditioned building and outside mer celebration during the hottest time of under the tents every hour throughout the the year, ut garedens spokesperson gin - day. here’s a sampling: ger rowsey said they have the event when curator of the ut gardens Jason the gardens look good, when everything is reeves took visitors through a PowerPoint blooming. “it’s the time when the grounds tour of the past years of summer cele - look really good.” it’s a day that people brations in his “thanks for the memories” can get ideas to use in their own lawns and presentation. gardens. But visitors are not limited to vis - research horticulture specialist carol iting just one day of the year. the gardens reese presented “go for the gaudy,” to are open daily throughout the year. give your landscape a pop of the weird and the summer celebration included a wonderful with rare and remarkable huge plant sale and over 40 vendors sell - plants. ing everything from plants to birdhouses with multiple varieties of hydrangeas to jewelry to lawn furniture and lawn in full bloom this time of year, Jason décor – and especially fresh lemonade. reeves gave advice on the care and prun - greene described the various birds that twrA representatives were on hand to ing of each type of hydrangea as he high - can be attracted to your landscape – and give information on chronic wasting dis - lighted the best types for the mid-south how to stage your landscape to attract ease. you could find information about all area. them. kinds of products made from soybeans and in “flaunt your foliage” (herbaceous), despite the heat, the gardens are a de - get a free sample of lotion made from soy - sue hamilton had more than an hour full lightful treat for the eye. i heard one visi - beans – tn soybean! find more informa - of ideas for all kinds of blooming plants tor say, “i wish i had just one of these plots tion at: https://tnsoybeans.org/ for your landscape, and slides showing in my yard!” as she walked through the the summer celebration also included how the plants can be utilized in the land - various combinations of plants, flowers, a cooking demonstration with the theme scape to give the most blossoms for the and yard art in the plots around the “it’s a Pepper Party,” at which the ut buck. grounds. kitchen divas celebrated the 30th an - in “flaunt your foliage” (woody), ut gardens in Jackson will have their niversary with a poppin’ pepper party, carol reese highlighted the plants with fall plant sale on october 3, 2019. horti - since every recipe had some kind of pep - great foliage that can add color and piz - culturist michael dirr, Ph.d., professor at find full information about this year’s per in it. ginger rowsey said her favorite zazz to your landscape. the university of georgia, will be the summer celebration at: http://west.ten - in one of the outdoor tents, mark guest speaker in october. nessee.edu/events/summerceleb.asp 32 . 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All submissions are subject to editing by mshr staff to meet format and length restric - tempt to keep listings current; however, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any item. tions. entries must be received by deadline date to ensure inclusion in the print edition. AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENA CLINICS / CLASSES grounds, 625 smith Ave. tennessee state Blankenship 931-247-2340 AuG. 2-4 : lucky dog Barrel race AuG. 3 : Pulaski, tn. reynolds way fair. info: http://tnstatefair.org/competi - SEP. 30-OCT. 5 : memphis, tn. show SEP. 13-15 : cinch rsnc east. sorting Bowl farms. learn to ride sidesaddle. myrna tions/equine-events/ Place Arena. iBrA national finals. info: SEP. 30-OCT. 5 : iBrA national finals campbell: [email protected] ARABIAN SHOWS www.ibra.us FORREST CO. MULTIPURPOSE AuG. 17 : crossville, tn. copperhead SEP. 28-29 : murfreesboro, tn. tn live - COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING AuG. 24 : Bulls, Bands, and Barrels lane. saddle fit class. info: www.fitright - stock center. middle tn Arabian horse AuG. 10-11 : meridian, ms. lauderdale GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENA saddlesolutions.com show, info: Ann trausch 256-653-2091 Agri-center. miss. state championship. AuG. 24-25 : sBec show AuG. 30-SEP. 2 : lynnville, tn. circle g BARREL RACING info: www.cmsaevents.com SEP. 6-8 : germantown festival guest ranch. craig cameron clinic. info: AuG. 2-4 : memphis, tn. show Place AuG. 31-SEP. 7 : murfreesboro, tn. miller SEP. 19-22 : carriage Assn. of America www.circlegranchevent.com Arena. lucky dog Barrel race. www.luck - coliseum. eastern us championship. info: MARSHALL CO FAIRGROUNDS SEP. 7 : Pitsboro, ms. calhoun county ydograces.com www.cmsaevents.com AuG. 11 : ingrams mill club show multi-Purpose Arena. Breakaway roping AuG. 2 : meridian, ms. lauderdale co. CUTTING HORSE EVENTS AuG. 16 : friday night lights Barrel race clinic. info: (662) 403-0664 Agri center. nBhA. info: lisa Pevey 601- AuG. 3-4 : harriman, tn. expo center. SEP. 2 : labor day barrel race SEP. 12 : knoxville, tn. utiA. Brehm 934-1765 etchA SEP. 7 : ingrams mill club show Arena. horse management field day. Jen - AuG. 3 : elkton, tn. glowing c Arena. AuG. 3-5 : Batesville, ms. Arena one. SEP. 21 : high roller stables horse show nie ivey 865-974-3157 or [email protected] iBrA. info: Amber case 985-320-9661 mid-south chA MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARK SEP. 13-15 : lynnville, tn. circle g guest AuG. 6 : Bradford, tn. Bradford saddle AuG. 10-11 : forest, ms. scott county for - AuG. 1 : summer Barrel series ranch. michael lyons clinic. info: club. iBrA. Patti taylor 731-676-6216 est coliseum. central ms chA AuG. 15 : summer Barrel series www.circlegranchevent.com AuG. 10 : mason, tn. coyote run Arena. AuG. 17-18 : Batesville, ms. Arena one. SEP. 23-27 : fArmtastic SEP. 17 : spring hill, tn. utiA middle nBhA. kindra hockran 716-969-7815 northeast ms chA ROANE STATE EXPO CENTER tennessee research & education center. AuG. 10 : Brandon, ms. rankin co. multi AuG. 23-25 : Batesville, ms. Arena one. AuG. 3-4 : east tn cutting horse Assn. horse management field day. info: Jennie Purpose Arena. nBhA. info: wendy thorn - mid-south chA AuG. 17-18 : volunteer state Pinto ivey 865-974-3157 or [email protected] burg 601-540-5095 SEP. 7-8 : harriman, tn. roane state expo SEP. 7-8 : east tn cutting horse Assn. SEP. 19 : grand Junction, tn. Ames Plan - AuG. 10 : mcewen, tn: Blue creek Arena. center. etchA SEP. 13-15 : nBhA state tation. utiA horse management field day. nBhA. info: christy lee 615-879-2639 SEP. 14-15 : forest, ms. scott county for - SEP. 20-22 : no Bulls Barrel race info: Jennie ivey 865-974-3157 AuG. 10 : Brookhaven, ms. lincoln co. est coliseum. central ms chA SEP. 28-29 : tn Paint horse club SEP. 21 : humboldt, tn. goodrich Arena, multi use facility. nBhA. info: Billy Pow - SEP. 14-16 : Batesville, ms. Arena one. TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER 403 hwy 45w. goodrich calf roping ell 601-260-2666 mid-south chA AuG. 16-17 : tn valley Paso fino show clinic. info: cliff goodrich 731-426-2530 AuG. 16 : holly springs, ms. marshall co. SEP. 22 : Batesville, ms. Arena one. north - SEP. 19-21 : national spotted saddle horse COWBOY CHURCH fairgrounds. iBrA. info: courtni lofton east ms chA SEP. 28-29 : middle tn Arabian horse MONDAY : circle cross church. 7 p.m. 662-544-4838 DRESSAGE TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM stan mccall 901-881-1908; 901-848-4959 AuG. 17 : winchester, tn. southern mid - AuG. 9-10 : murfreesboro, tn. miller col - AuG. 9-10 : ole south dressage show MONDAY : Bells, tn. Bible study 7 pm dle tn Pavilion. nBhA. info: lanna iseum. ole south dressage shows. info: SEP. 19-22 : tQhA/wtQhA show marty overton’s, 4051 cherryville rd. Blankenship 931-247-2340 wordpress.tndressage.com TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER marty 731-225-0237 or clint 731-983-0511 AuG. 17 : scooba, ms. scooba riding AuG. 1 7: murfreesboro, tn. roberson AuG. 2-4 : Ben carol roping TuESDAY : richland, ms. 1631 cleary club. nBhA. lisa Pevey 601-934-1765 equestrian facility. greystone dressage AuG. 10-11 : ranch horse Buckle series rd. his Brand cowboy church. 7 pm AuG 17 : new Albany, ms. union co. schooling show w/driven dressage. info: AuG. 17 : tn natn’l. racking horse Assn. info: 601-543-6023; fairgrounds. iBrA. info: shannon carruth kim carpenter 931-452-9225; www.grey - AuG. 23-25 : erin Brinkman dressage [email protected] 662-317-1324 stonedressage.com clinic TuESDAY : wynne, Ar. cr 381. three AuG. 17 : elkton, tn. glowing c Arena. AuG. 24 : college grove, tn. travelers SEP. 4-7 : racking horse Assn. world show trees cowboy church. supper 6:30 pm; iBrA. info: Amber case 985-320-9661 rest farm. ctdA schooling show. info: SEP. 28-29 : ranch horse Buckle series services 7 pm. info: Jimmy 870-261-2505 AuG. 17 : winchester, tn. southern mid - wordpress.tndressage.com TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CNTR SuNDAY : sarah, ms. 548 Bryant lane. dle tn Pavilion. nBhA tn02. info: lana SEP. 7-8 : lynnville, tn. circle g guest AuG. 2-4 : ustPA team Penning Bryant lane cowboy church. 10:30 am. Blankenship 931-247-2340 ranch. usef/usdf dressage show. AuG. 9-11 : Jx2 team roping woody key, lead elder, 662-519-1784 AuG. 21-24 : Jackson, ms. kirk fordice www.circlegranchevent.com AuG. 30-SEP. 1 : ustrc super Qualifier SuNDAY : wynne, Ar. cr 381. three equestrian center. mega Barrel race. info: SEP. 21-22 : lynnville, tn. circle g guest SEP. 6-8 : lucky dog Barrel race trees cowboy church. fellowship 9:30 am. ralph feathers 901-626-8994 ranch. western dressage show. info: SEP. 20-22 : dixie outlaws extreme races; worship 10 am. Jimmy: 870-261-2505 AuG. 23-24 : murfreesboro, tn. miller www.circlegranchevent.com miss. madness regional championship HORSE & TACK SALES coliseum. tn iBrA finals/super show. DRIVING UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION AuG. 16-17 : liberty, ky. central ky Ag info: Jamie white (901) 378-7470 AuG. 10-11 : shelbyville, tn. lazy Ao AuG. 30-31 : volunteer ranch horse show expo center. mustang and Burro Adop - AuG. 31 : winona, ms. montgomery co. farm. middle tn carriage club. 3 Phase SEP. 13-14 : rodeo Booster club Barrel race tion/sale. info: blm.gov coliseum. nBhA/iBrA. info: stephanie dressage clinic. info: [email protected] SEP. 19-20 : equestrian competition SEP. 13-14 : hattiesburg, ms. James lynne raper 662-614-0215 SEP. 19-22 : germantown, tn. german - SEP. 21-22 : tn Pony of the Americas show cartlidge forrest county multi-Purpose SEP. 2 : winona, ms. montgomery county town charity Arena. carriage Assn. of WILLIAMSON CO AG EXPO PARK center. mustang and Burro Adoption/sale. coliseum. nBhA/iBrA. info: stephanie America conference. info: AuG. 2-10 : williamson county fair info: 601-919-4650; blm.gov raper 662-614-0215 https://www.carriageassociationofamer - INTERCOLLEGIATE RODEO ASSN SEP. 21 : midway, Ar. Bar none cowboy SEP. 2 : new Albany, ms. union county ica.com/event/caa-conference/ seP. 26-28: livingston, Al. univ. of west Ala. church. ozark foundation Bre fairgrounds. iBrA. info: courtni lofton OCT. 5-6 : edinburgh, indiana. hoosier LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO SPECIAL EVENTS 662-544-4838 horse Park. the national drive AuG. 17-18 : meridian, ms. #1, 2 AuG. 6 : crossville, tn. steak & Potatoes SEP. 6-8 : tunica, ms. expo center. lucky OCT. 18-19 : germantown, tn. gchs SEP. 14-15 : Brandon, ms #3, 4 field day. info: plateau.tennessee.edu dog Barrel race. www.luckydograces.com Arena. nashoba carriage classic. info: 4-H/USPC SEP. 6-8 : holly springs, ms. strawberry SEP. 7 : Brandon, ms. rankin co. multi- mindy hanisco, [email protected] FIRST SuNDAY : millington, tn. west Plains Audubon center. 20th annual hum - purpose. nBhA-ms03. info: wendy ENDURANCE union cumberland Presbyterian church, mingbird migration & nature celebration. thornburg 601-540-5095 AuG. 16-18 : Jamestown, tn. east fork 3099 west union. woodstock cuba ghost info: strawberry.audubon.org SEP. 7 : winchester, tn. southern middle stables. ride & tie world championship. riders. 3 pm. lydia holland 901-282-9709 SEP. 6-15 : nashville, tn. the fair - tn Pavilion. nBhA tn02. info: lana info: Joanne mitchell 865-250-1645 www.midsouthhorsereview.com • ©Mid-South Horse Review • Auust, 2019 39 . SEP. 6-8 : oneida, tn. Big south fork ride PONY OF THE AMERICAS saddle club, 3544 robertson gin rd. DEADLINE & tie. info: Joanne mitchell 865-250-1645 SEP. 21-22 : martin, tn. ut martin. PoA 7:30pm. Jun-Aug 3. info: 901-833-4000 deAdline for sept. issue: August 23rd at SEP. 19-20 : Parrottsville, tn. meadow & All Breed show FRIDAYS . millington, tn. 1711 wood - 5:00 p.m. don’t miss it! creek mountain mingle ride & tie. info: POLO stock cuba rd. woodstock cuba saddle PARTING SHOTS sara Boelt, [email protected] SEP. 7-8 : rossville, tn. 2650 stinson rd. club. info: 901-412-0327 enjoy some “behind the scenes” shots EVENTING memphis Polo tournament STOCK / WORKING COW HORSE from this month’s events. see you next AuG. 3-4 : new market, tn. river glen SEP. 14-15 : rossville, tn. 2650 stinson AuG. 16 : lebanon, tn. wilson county month! summer h.t. rd. memphis Polo fairgrounds. mtsu stock horse team SEP. 28-29 : collierville, tn. ulric eques - SEP. 28-29 : rossville, tn. 2650 stinson show. www.mtsustockhorse.org trian, 217 n. lenderman rd. schooling rd. memphis Polo dr. Atkinson memorial TEAM PENNING/ RANCH SORTING combined test. info: shannyn welsh 662- tournament AuG. 2 : tunica, ms. expo center. Jl 912-7053; [email protected] QUARTER HORSE SHOWS royal flush Pen & sort. info: Jared lesh GAITED HORSE SHOWS SEP. 14-15 : Jackson, ms. miss. fair - (405)-269-3467 AuG. 10: lynchburg, tn. wiseman Park. grounds. mQhA/mQhyA fall classic. AuG. 17-18 : forest, ms. scott co. forest moore co. hs senior class whoA show info: www.mqha.org coliseum. dJ cow horses Pen & sort. info: SEP. 16-21 : shelbyville, tn. calsonic SEP. 19-22 : murfreesboro, tn. tQhA cir - dustin Johnson (662)-312-6073 Arena. nwhA national championship cuit, dual points with wtQhA. info: SEP. 7-8 : forest, ms. scott co. forest col - HUNTER/JUMPER www.tqha.org iseum. ustPA region 3/4 finals. info: AuG. 2 : Brandon, ms. rankin co. RANCH HORSE noah sodrel (863)-675-7702 miltipurpose Pavilion. mshJA summer AuG. 10-11 : cleveland, tn. tri state ex - SEP. 13-15 : memphis, tn. show Place classic. info: olivia walt 601-954-7044 hibition center. ranch horse Buckle series Arena. cinch rsnc eastern sorting Bowl AuG: 3: knoxville, tn. stone gate. AuG. 30-SEP. 1 : martin, tn. ut martin. SEP. 28-29 : forest, ms. scott co. forest ethJA show. info: www.ethja.org; 865- volunteer ranch horse Assn. show. info: coliseum. Pen & sort Benefit to end 617-5908 www.volrha.com Alzheimers. kerri wyatt (601)-416-6243 AuG. 7-10 : lexington, ky. kentucky RODEOS & BULL RIDING TRAIL RIDES / TRAIL CHALLENGE horse Park. usef Pony finals. info: AuG. 2-3 : cookville, tn. Putnam co. fair - SEP. 7-8 : Jamestown, tn. ride the edge. www.usef.org grounds. lone star rodeo. 270-279-6000 info: wayne tolbert [email protected] AuG. 10: lebanon, tn. meridian equine AuG. 2-3 : sevierville, tn. sevier county SEP. 21-22 : Jamestown, tn. east fork sta - education center. mthJA hunter Jumper fairgrounds. iPrA. info: 817-202-5251 bles. Autumn trail/obstacle challenge. show. info: meridianequine.com AuG. 2 : Ardmore, tn. John Barns Park. info: darlene Blair (352) 397-7141. Josie Mansfield and FS Montana Jac AuG. 10-11 : talbot, tn. walnut grove iPrA. info: 800-639-9002 SEP. 26-29 : Belvidere, tn. circle e guest A Nic perform a sliding stop in Youth farm. tn valley hunt horse show. AuG. 9 : ripley, ms. tippa co fairgrounds. ranch. shoBA fall celebration trail ride. Reining at the WTQHA show. See p. 28 www.ethja.org tippa fair rodeo. info: 800-639-9002 info: circleeguestranch.com (Nancy Brannon photo ) AuG. 13-15 : lexington, ky. ky. horse AuG. 9 : dayton, tn. rhea county fair Park. ushJA green hunter incentive rodeo. info: 205-372-3182 championships AuG. 16-17 : Pontotoc, ms. Pontotoc AuG. 15-17 : lexington, ky. ky. horse county Agri center. iPrA. 800-639-9002 Park. ushJA international hunter derby AuG. 23-24 : crossville, tn. cumberland championship county fair rodeo. lone star rodeo. info: AuG. 17-18 : lenoir city, tn. noah’s Ark, 270-269-6000 www.ethja.org SEP. 12 : fayetteville, tn. lincoln co. fair AuG. 17-18 : Jonesborough, tn. wf sta - rodeo. info: 770-548-2358 bles. 423-753-7105 SEP. 13-14 : lebanon, tn. wilson co. fair - AuG. 24-25 : franklin, tn. Brownland grounds. mending fences cowboy church farm. no frills 3 & 4. www.brownland - rodeo. info: 800-639-9002 farm.com ROPING SEP. 5-9 : franklin, tn. Brownland farm. AuG. 9-11 : tunica, ms. Ag expo. the fall i. www.brownlandfarm.com heat is on ntrl world series. SEP. 11-15 : franklin, tn. Brownland www.jx2events.com farm. fall ii. www.brownlandfarm.com AuG. 30-SEP. 1 : tunica, ms. Ag expo. SEP. 14 : olive Branch, ms. oak view sta - vegas of the south ustrc super Qualifier. bles show. info: oakviewstables.net www.jx2events.com SEP. 20-22 : Brandon, ms. rankin county SEP. 6-8 : white Pine, tn. expo center. Saddle Bronc riding at the St. Jude Memphis Stampede Rodeo, July 4th week - miltipurpose Pavilion. mshJA Back to hillbilly redneck explosion. jx2events.com end. See p. 22 (photo by Nancy Brannon ) school show. olivia walt 601-954-7044 SEP. 20-22 : humboldt, tn. goodrich SEP. 28 : lebanon, tn. meridian equine Arena, 403 hwy. 45w. youth roping, education center. mthJA hunter Jumper $1,000 added open Breakaway, goodrich show. info: meridianequine.com calf roping clinic, and fall Jackpot calf SEP. 28 : columbia, tn. highland manor roping. info: cliff goodrich 731-426-2530 farm. fall invitational. info: heather scan - TuESDAY : moscow, tn. team roping lon (919) 333-1007. www.highlandmanor - practice, sonny gould Arena, 1985 Poole farm.net rd. 6-9 p.m. $25 info: 901-491-1678. PAINT/PINTO www.gouldropinhorses.com AuG. 17-18 : harriman, tn. roane state TuESDAY : humboldt, tn. goodrich expo center. smoky mtn. sweepstakes. Arena. calf roping, Breakaway, gymnas - vol. state Pinto. carmen lay 615-796-1572 tics. 5:30-8 p.m. info: 731-426-2530 SEP. 28-29 : harriman, tn. roane state cc SADDLE CLUB SHOWS expo center. tn Paint horse club show. AuG. 24 : Brighton, tn. tipton co. expo info: https://tphconline11.homestead.com center. dacus riding club show. info: PASO FINO / PERUVIAN PASOS Bobbi forrest 731-432-4571 AuG. 16-17 : murfreesboro, tn. tn live - SEP. 14, 28 : Brighton, tn. tipton co. expo stock center. tn valley Paso fino horse center. dacus riding club show. info: show. info: www.tvpfha.com Bobbi forrest 731-432-4571 There were plenty of gorgeous Palomino horses at the Palomino World Show in FRIDAYS . hernando, ms. sunset hills Tunica, Miss., July 10-13. See p. 6 (photo by Nancy Brannon ) 40 . August, 2019 • ©Mid-South Horse Review • www.midsouthhorsereview. com