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2 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 3 - - Page 3 The Horse’s Horse’s The We appointed new officers appointed new officers We The judges for the show sea- to seeing look forward We Winchester —Avis class, a separate minis’ and ponies’ and ponies’ minis’ separate a class, champi several and class, our continue We onship classes. two classes and encourage your mini, drivers to come with bill show The horse. or pony, Appaloosa pointed three includes Septemberclasses for the June and Appaloosa pointed classes shows. , and are halter, Appaloosa ex- pleasure. place great a club the find hibitors to gather some breed points. and directors at our fall banquet: Vice President: Megan Boerner; Treasurer: Andrew Webster; Pres: Twyler Chaney; Secretary: Winnie and Communications Webster; Di- Winchester. Secretary: Avis rectors serving one, two and three Roxanna Kayla Chaney, years are Cheryl Morse, Connie Fletcher, Wheelden, and Anderson, Mary Kent Grant. parts us from all to son who come Quint, Jo Taylor are: Maine of and Adkins, Teresa Smith, Kyle They will place Kathy Rogers. sixth with ribbons to competitors place and award trophies to first All youth and place entrants. reserve have will classes junior than more are ribbons when there to continue will We entrants. six have Beanie Baby prizes for all lead liners for all places our little place first and ribbons with along out Check trophies. Maine and NH calendar for our show dates. new faces and horses this season. rea is club the in Membership It pays in show sonable and easy. entry savings and lovely year end awards to become a member. encourage and welcome new We members. Come on Spring!

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4 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 5 Page 5 Joslyn Mumford, DVM is an is an DVM Joslyn Mumford, Check back for part two whichCheck back for part dirt, loose hair, and debris that that debris and loose hair, dirt, trap moisture otherwise would environmentideal an provide and growth. fungal or for bacterial se- will also stimulate Brushing help to distributebum production, and the coat the oils throughout you opportunity for provide the of the size, shape andnote to take knowncharacter of those already Consult or growths. bumps, lumps, with your veterinarian if you find may be causeany irregularities that for concern. disorders! skin specific discuss will intern at New England Equine Medi- intern at New England NH. Dover, in Clinic and Surgical cal 882-7710 U.S. Route 1, Wiscasset shavings • hay • straw • grain 100's of Breyer Collectables AMES SUPPLY rider!! ything for horse & Lowest Prices – Biggest Selection Monday–Friday 7:00–5:30 Saturday 7:00–5:00 Monday–Friday 7:00–5:30 Saturday To gather more information, more information, gather To problemsMany coat and skin Ever Horse Treats & Toys • Saddle Package Deals • Saddle Toys & Treats Horse Check us out often • New items all the time Check us out often • New out possible causes.out possible perform a thoroughyour vet will of note making exam, physical of areas affected, the body region alopecia (hair loss), presence of pigmentarycrusting, excoriations, - hair breakage. Diag changes, and scraping,skin nostic evaluation of a allergy or intradermal skin biopsy, to provide atest may be required an develop and diagnosis definitive plan.appropriate treatment or avoided may be caught early grooming entirely through good few for a By brushing practices. can removeminutes each day you - The coat of a horse in good of a horse in good The coat General categories of skin con- The Horse's Maine & NH and is responsible for the luster or for the responsible and is good with enhanced is which shine practices.grooming health is smooth, fine, and glossy. lack-luster or matted, coarse, dry, A indication of ill health.coat is an shedding does Normal seasonal or clumpingnot result in matting patchy. is rarely and hair, of the in barePatchy hair loss resulting skin (alopecia) is an indication of a skin disorder that warrants further rubbing investigation. Repeated ob- other or stalls, fences, against (severe pruritus, of evidence is jects to pruritusskin itch). Rubbing due and abrasionsmay cause hair loss that predispose your horse to sec- ondary skin infections. infectious ditions include allergic, (including bacterial, fungal, and parasitical), neoplasia, nutritional deficiency, toxicity, and trauma. - dis skin different the of Many orders can share similar clinical process a multifactorial signs, or be and therefore present a challenge to diagnose the primary problem. ability to provide an accurate Your history including the progression first, came which as (such signs of hair loss or pruritus), if there is an association with certain seasons, etc. will provide important infor rule to vet your help and mation Image source: Google Images Google source: Image

The skin is composed of an The skin is of an composed The dermis contains blood and outer layer, the epidermis, and an outer layer, The cell the dermis. inner layer, constantlyepidermis the of layers reproduce. They keratinize (ac- cumulate the protein keratin) as they age, then die, and are pushed to the skin surface where they are eventually sloughed. follicles, hair vessels, lymphatic sweat endings, nerve sensory glands and oil glands. Sweat glands over your horse’s all present are areThey body except on the legs. most numerous behind the ears, on the neck, chest, and the flanks. Sebaceous glands are named for the oily to waxy substance, sebum, which they produce. Sebum coats water-resistance, provides hair, the

The skin is a vital organ that The skin is a vital organ Spring is almost here and withSpring is almost here

April 2016 for you and your horse. that can become a major problem more susceptible to an infection infection an to susceptible more surface of the skin is broken it is ill-fitting tack or rough use. If the and can be easily damaged by and can be easily damaged by Your horse’s skin is very sensitive skin is very horse’s Your rative cooling through sweating. water loss, and provides evapo- agents, insulation against cold and provides a barrier to infectious infectious to barrier a provides be apparent. up in their winter wear may now den while your horse was bundled - hid were that changes subtle Slow, indicator of their general health. condition, hair coat and skin as an and consider your horse’s body body and consider your horse’s or growths; also take step back step back or growths; also take lookout for any new lumps, bumps, lumps, new any for lookout your grooming routine, be on theyour grooming routine, your grooming efforts. During During efforts. grooming your once once more with the effluviumof the ground will become blanketedthe ground will become final remnants of snow melt away, away, melt snow of remnants final coats and winter blankets. As theAs coats and winter blankets. it comes the shedding of winter of winter it comes the shedding by Joslyn Mumford, DVM Mumford, by Joslyn Spring Reveals Spring Winter Shrouds and Shrouds Winter From New England Equine England New From PMB 1243 April 2016 scoreboard Portland, ME 04103 91 Auburn St. Suite J 91 Tori Grasse on Casey Competitors look at the Competitors look th Veterinary Care Veterinary Rachel Flaherty, D.V.M. Rachel Flaherty, Back Cove Equine 207-232-4316 [email protected] backcoveequine.com Kerry Ettinger on Daisy Kim Stone Chris Lombard Hannah Poulin Sherrye Trafton Sandra Beaulieu for all! Vaulting • Tandem jumping • Mounted Shooters on Hildy [email protected] Durham, ME Andrea Richardson 90 Shiloh Road The Horse's Maine & NH Free, free, free Safe Haven Farm Vendors • Demos • Food • Fun • Demos Vendors SmartPak Equine Art Just a FEW of our Vendors & Demos: Sandra B designs Maine Riders Ashley Hutchinson Heirloom Treasures Aubuchon Hardware Starting at 10 AM on Saturday, May 14 AM on Saturday, Starting at 10 High point walk trot High point walk trot Walk Trot Canter 12 12 Canter Trot Walk (207) 353-4248 • : 5. Lily DeRaps 4. C: 5. Lily DeRaps 4. Over We are looking forward to the We Richmond —Rachael A fun event for family and equine friends fun event for family A If you would like to participate as a vendor or demonstrator, please contact Jen Poulin-Novaria If you would like to participate as a vendor or demonstrator, : Madleine High point walk-trot Philbrick and Archer 2. Lily Goltz 3. Maddy Bryant Chloe Madison Hurley 1. Equitation: 7. Groundpoles Andrea 6. Paige Green Morse 4. Toner 5. Hannah Richardson 2. York Johnson 3. Hannah Olivia KoehlingClara Goltz 1. Madeline 18” DeRaps Lily 7. A: Equitation Grasse 5. Julia Cheney 4. Tori 6. 3. Chloe Bryant 2. Wade Destiny Katie Philbrick 1. Kerry Ettinger 6. Crystal B: 18” Equitation Miller 5. Parker King 4. Isabelle Dow 3. Faith Bradbury 2. Madi- Archer 2’3” son Hurley 1. Maddy Richmond Livy 3. : Equitation Allen 1. Emma Sawyer 2. Emma placings were: 6. Pleasant Team 2, Wood Acre Ridge 2, 5. Hundred 4. Pleasant Ridge 1, 3. Epona, 2. Wood Acre Hawpona, 1. Hundred 3 Koehling canter: Allen Emma April 10th! next show to be held All Things Horses Event All Things Horses shows Walk Walk : 6. Tori : 6. Tori Walk Trot Trot Walk Walk Trot Trot Walk Annual Open Barn at Safe Haven Farm Annual Open Barn

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6 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 7 Page 7 April 22 - - Happy Earth Day! Rockingham Pony Club pper Connecticut Re Connecticut Upper During the Meeting of the Meeting of the During the mile bigger even Celebrating The Horse's Maine & NH longevity with Pony Club. The The Pony Club. with longevity is awarded Award Milestone Club either its 25thclub reaches when a year This anniversary. or its 50th clubs of eleven total a had we anniversary. reach a milestone - morn Saturday on Corporations their celebrated clubs eight ing, a Anniversary by receiving 25th Award. Milestone Club Year 25 Those clubs Huntsville include; Pony Club (Midsouth Region), Mad River Pony Club (New York/ Pony Club Laurel Mountain gion), (Eastern Pennsylvania Region), Mt. Hood Pony Club (Oregon Club Pony Norfolk Hunt Region), (Central New England Region), (Sierra Club Pony Mines Northern - Riv John’s Saint Region), Pacific er Pony Club (Sunshine Region), Ridge Pony Club Timber and (North Central Prairie Region). stones, three clubs were honored Club Year this year with the 50 Those Milestone Awards. clubs include; New England Region), (Central (Sunshine Club Pony Croix Saint Region), and Southern Illinois Pony Club (Midsouth Region).

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8 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 9 Page 9 Pam Rhodes and Nipa After 14 years on the race- lifetime, providing me with many me with many lifetime, providing firsts (like first drive in Acadia, com- CDE first driving, pair first peting, first riding. first national championships). first He has been many students’ win their horse, has helped them first blue ribbons and has taught to post. He numerous people how He also has is still doing that job. a young the new job of teaching been has He manners. horse his I have of a lifetime and horse a been privileged to own him. by Pam Feature Member Rhodes and sound me to came Nipa track, in good health, and he quickly adapted to and riding. Our life was soon in for when change, however, drastic a he exhibited a severe flare-up of Equine Recurrent Uveitis that upon examination, showed permanent partial loss of vision resulting from damage suffered After many before I got him. aggressive extremely of months treatment, the painful flare-ups but inevitable were held at bay, cataracts in both eyes soon caused permanent and total blindness. Due to his trust, self-confidence, to- and easy-going personality, gether we still enjoy driving, rid- ing, and a variety of groundwork. There was no question that this wonderful Standardbred deserved yet another life! associations - - - - US Trot We are off and running for running for and are off We 2015 NER- thank you to our A 30th his celebrated Thorpe SPHO Starting up 2016 up Starting SPHO Robyn Cuffey and Thorpe came to me, Robyn Cuffey, as as came to me, Robyn Cuffey, a three year old to find him a found was he The home home. mine. He has been a horse of a the 2016 season. Our first event which has April Fun Day, is the each year. grown in attendance This is a benefit for Futures For then We Standardbreds program. in June,have our two horse shows in the cal- which are listed here a high score There will be endar. for offered Standardbred award both shows. Daley, Norrinne sponsors. Dr. AP Adam Gray Stable, Harness Assn. Horsemans Maine NE, of Harness Horse- mens Assn., Mar tins Point Health Care, Me. Stan- dardbred Breed- Owners and ers Assn., Perfor mance Standard- memory bred in of Slam Dunk Photo Lobell, Finish Farm, Re- flections of You Event Planning, Michelle Robert- son, Scarborough Downs, Sema- Racing phore Stable, ting Assn., Mary sup- Small. Your port made this possi program The ble. updated program, NESA, is continuing to seek sponsors and participants birthday this past March. He - - - Granite, page 30 Always a highlight of the An- of the Always a highlight The Horse's Maine & NH Granite State Carriage Carriage State Granite Jean Association president, with Harvey was delighted her auction purchase at the auction. in 2015 to Jean was elected term. the remaining term va- complete cated by the resignation of Cresca Albright in late 2014 due to per was Wormell sonal issues. Renée 2-year second her to re-elected also board The as Secretary. term as new Cindy Schlener welcomes appreci our extend We director. Laurie ation to retiring director, Goodwin, who graciously stepped prede- her when vacancy a fill to in cessor relocated to South Carolina. Other directors/officers currently Wilking, serving include Eric Vice Connie Moses, Treasurer; Director;Herrick, Dave President; Direc- Martin, “Boo” Isabelle and such as GSCA club, An active tor. is, requires the dedication of many plan- governance, for volunteers ning, records preservation, com- munication, and hosting of events. It takes many hands to make organization vibrant the GSCA who all to you Thank is. it that step up to keep the trains Annual moving! Auction: FUNd-Raiser FUNd-Raising the Meeting, nual did meeting annual the at auction not disappoint. Donations from and businesses were individuals Of special and plentiful. diverse interest was a mink coat that ap- for Sylvia peared to be tailor-made Hillary daughter, her Miskoe and DeAngelis. So, they bought it to- to share! Good resolution. gether with delighted was Harvey Jean her new lunging caveson, and the run-way struts the crowd enjoyed of models Rick Moses and Bob Cahill, sporting dashing hats up Wilking, Eric Treasurer for bids. as always, proved to be a very soliciting the auctioneer, effective efforts, Thanks to Eric’s best bids. $1200! over in brought auction the mem than Other Eric! job, Nice auction, bership fees, the annual is essen- as our single fundraiser, tial to meeting operating costs.

- - Wil Century th - Century Willow Congratulations Congratulations th wonderful place and and place wonderful We to offer. it has all thankful especially are 19 to for lowbook Village its generous invitation event carriage a host to in 2016. Our multi-day outing Willowbrook to will be held July 8-10. 2016 Officers & Di- rectors: members to GSCA re-elected or elected events and diligently events and diligently ofwork on restorations buildings and antique Carriage equipment. tours are available - most days and reenact ments are held often. 19 is a fa- Village brook vorite of school groups and home-schoolers. Groups can pack in a GSCA extends heartfelt thanks heartfelt extends GSCA esting presentation and for enlight- of this ening us as to the existence Directors: of Board GSCA the to to re-elected was Harvey Jean serve as President for a two-year to Mr. Schmick for his very inter to Mr. pinto ponies. Spring highlights highlights Spring ponies. pinto Classes Saturday. Sugar Maple the year are held throughout skills such as useful teaching Knife cooking, Kitchen Victorian engine repair. making, and antique the museum and staff Volunteers picnic lunch or grab a bite at the Sandwich Shop and Ice Cream How fortunate we are to Parlor. working mu- have this delightful seum so close by. -

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year with her team of year with her team of Harvest Festival this Harvest Festival this participated at the Ice participated at the Ice President, Jean Harvey bobsled rides. GSCA GSCA rides. bobsled features horse-drawn features horse-drawn is held in January and is held in January and al Ice Harvest Festival al Ice Harvest Festival the season. The annu- the season. the Village, suitable to to suitable Village, the interest happening in interest happening in There is always something of of something always is There fiber arts, and woodworking. woodworking. and arts, fiber demonstrations of blacksmithing,

Raising auction. highest and best bids at FUNd- the museum routinely hosts working routinely museum wife, Linda, solicited the help from from days gone by. This lifestyle from days gone by. Wilking, with Eric treasurer, GSCA many other interesting mementos many other interesting cord stage coach among many, many, among coach stage cord sel, and an 1849 Con- gine-powered carou- an 1894 steam en- pond and waterfalls, pond and waterfalls, and bandstand, a mill and bandstand, restored schoolhouse restored schoolhouse homes and barns, a a barns, and homes acres and see historic and acres stroll the fifteen plus where visitors can where visitors can a step back in time, a step back in time, lowbrook Village is is lowbrook Village - Wil visit to A Maine. Willowbrook Village in Newfield, in Village Willowbrook Ph.D., Director of 19th Century Ph.D., Director of 19th Century speaker was Robert Schmick, speaker was Robert Schmick, to spring. This year the featured This year the to spring. man winter and bid welcome back Robert Schmick of Willowbrook Village great event to say good bye to old event to say good bye great ter. The annual meeting is always aThe annual meeting ter. 146, on Granite Street, Manches- Street, on Granite 146, ing on March 6 at The Elks Lodge Elks The 6 at on March ing with the Annual Members’ Meet- Annual Members’ with the Association News Association 2016 season the off kicked ation Granite State Carriage Carriage State Granite , but is April 2016 Centered, page 30 Riding? not a discipline Riding is whateveran aid in with you do practice you Whether horse. your riding, or western gaited dressage, ride for pleasure, hunters over ride horse trials, fences, compete in do endurance rid- penning, team ing, then CR can help you find seat andyour balance, deep secure with communicate to way quiet a - What is Centered Centered is What

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Cyan Magenta 14 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 15 - Page 15 Dr. J, page 21 When we are in a state of panicWhen we are emer an with faced When phone, make sure you have 7 digits have you sure make phone, screen.on the Thinking of control. we are out stop. Not a good placeseems to The decisions from. to be making Prepared.” “Be is motto Boy Scout means thinking Being prepared and thenabout what might happen, time so thattaking steps ahead of unexpectedyou can deal with the ifAs an example, more effectively. be transportedyour horse needed to your is tonight, facility surgical a to the winterthat? In ready for trailer If you areis it always plowed out? else to truckrelying on someone 3or 2 asked you have horse, your friends in advance if they would? take a deep breath and gency, calm yourself as much as you can before you call. I will never forget the caller whose voice I didn’t phone, the into shout recognize, “I have a bad colic! Get right over here!” and then she hung up! She I frustrated. was I panicked. was whether since wondered often have she expected me to drive in ever increasing I found her circles until I tried to call herWhen sick horse. back I got the recorded message, “I’m sorry; the person you are Have on hand a first aid kit, take aIf a horse has a wound, If you really feel momentarily Be prepared for eye issues by lameness,acute an have you If Before you push send on your send him or her to the hospital?”him or her send this thoughtful to make It is wise each animal before decision for and immediate need, there is an take over. your emotions include Banamine which should in- the basic diagnostic paste and flashlight, thermometer, struments: and stethoscope. view from A couple of pictures. up close a and away, feet few a vet and textor two. Contact your see it needshim or her images to can we and don’t, (Many suturing. photo).often tell from a good unable to make good decisions, call an experienced friend. knowing how to judge the size of the pupil as compared to the other too. here helpful be can Photos eye. it is very helpful to know how to pulse at the artery take a horse’s Ask your vet to going to the foot. show you how the next time he or for ask Don’t barn. the in is she an explanation on how to do this when you are faced with a lame horse. I have found it impossible to have You describe over the phone. to be shown. It is a great skill and takes just 5 minutes to learn. First, accept that if you keep First, accept long Keep enough horses the barnKeep a notebook in of your horses each Evaluate The Horse's Maine & NH that you will too. Here are some too. Here will you that minimize to take can you steps the panic. will run into situationshorses you your pulse run and yourthat make pre- Now is the time to brain fog. when things are fallingpare, not apart. have a col- enough and you will knowicky one. Before it happens, is going on.how to evaluate what for ask out, is vet your time Next some training. situation. Forwith a list for each head one page: you might example, Colic. List the common symptoms such as restlessness, tail wringing, looking at up and down behavior, side, etc. On a separate page list the things to check for before call- Pulse, Temperature, ing your vet: gut of presence (TPR), Respiration sounds behind ribs on both sides, how long since the horse has made in of membranes color manure, eye, of vessels blood and mouth Then write odor from the mouth. Your it all down before you call. vet will ask you at least some of these questions. Ask yourself: “If this annually. horse were to colic and surgery were the only option, would I “Prophet isn’t eating and keeps “Prophet isn’t When I talk to anxious clients do that.” “Oh, no, I didn’t “Gut sounds?” to do that.” “Oops, no, forgot ofyears her of all with Erin, If know my technician, Erin. Longknow my for working started she before had ashe Associates Equine Maine in andworld of experience working has always running stables. She at home. Erinhad horses of her own lamethe all out trots driver, my is on all ofhorses we see, and assists She has seen horses our surgeries. bleeding with choke, severely many horses wounds, and sadly, heard me talkput down. She has of situations.in thousands to clients experience, this all despite Yet, when Erin calls me from her own I farm with her own emergency, The can hear that edge in her voice. last one was a couple of years ago. There has been looking at his side. no manure since this afternoon.” voice is tight. Erin’s “OK slow. talking start purposely I Erin, have you taken his temp?” emergencies seeing in experience tends to get flustered when one of her own is in trouble, I anticipate - -

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Page 18 it the more my horses are happierit the more They me. offer they more the and live much in how they teach me so with life live and moment the in life knowledge that the great inner that is an end in itself.is now and were meantThey are living as they are doing toto live. But what we done to thethem echoes what was Here, we madeAmericans. Native land is yours.a law that says this Then we it. That is until we need in or enslave you will kill you off that land.holding pens and take wild- Native wildlife, non-native - wild native re-introduced life, The life… does it really matter? wild horses are happy and living on for on lived their ancestors the land millions of years. If they are strong in their herd numbers, then good. and horses wild more adopt can We us hu- that stop the over-breeding mans are doing, the over-breeding that is the root cause of the horse in slaughter and abuse, neglect, the world. long to train a wild horse to ride, people may say. just love You horses, I would say. personhorse true A horses. riding loves being with horses, whether it is on the ground or in the saddle. Lombard, con't from page 13 from page con't Lombard,

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- - We We Page 19 We are not are not We our own farm all grass-fed beef,grass-fed all Spring generation family family generation th Brookvale Pines also is the is the Brookvale Pines also Stop by and visit us! Adams —Cindi The 5 The look- new faces have also We warm weather approach- With unex- some had also have We farm is diversified. facility! only a horse show public the to offer sought after fresh products, much eggs, milk, raw pork and chicken. Shack known Tack The home of England for throughout New and repair professional cleaning There are ing of horse blankets. pick a offer we where locations up and delivery service in Maine, Massachusetts, Hampshire, New and Con- Vermont Rhode Island, al- Of course, you may necticut. at the farm ways drop blankets off at 154 Martin Rd Fremont, NH. cases in most ourselves, pride We a one week turnaround of offering cleaning and repair. 603-679-2415. ing forward to showing locally. with Marchand Tammy are They American Zippos Girl Ash and After Elegance. land Bosse with fuel, ing, we are busy calculating maintenance and watching weath- er trends for the Hay Operation. We pected wonderful publicity. are grateful to have been featured in the December/ Women in Maine be January Issue. In May we will Maga- Travel in the Larks Hotel if you zine as the featured activity Fairfield Captain the at staying are Inn, Kennebunkport.

- barns with the with the th Al Dube Quarter Horses Spins into Brookvale Pines Farm Pines Brookvale The 2016 horse show season horse 2016 The In light of the facility being In light of the facility being The ongoing preparations will be kicking off at Brook- will off be kicking Fremont, NH vale Pines Farm in April 9 on Saturday Eighth Day God Created Horses”. plans up drawing are we sale, for for the new barn, which is very exciting. for the Northeast shows have We has kept us very busy. for a string of six horses headed cir reining England New the They are Sugarlee Kid with cuit. Meghan Pearson, Ron Lambert with Sue Smith with Peppy Built, Nicole TheWayLifeShouldBe, Banks with Diamond Built and myself with Lenashoregold and Built to the Limit. New Hampshire High School School High Hampshire New Equestrian Teams competition. High School hosts 4 Our facility Heels Silver six competitions, of four a slate Club shows, Riding shows, and Jumper NH Hunter Jumping Series host- Wednesday . In the Events by On The Bit ed two for horse shows are offering stone dust warm up rings, a large booth area, beautiful secretary’s us and a sound system. Contact for any booking for this facility.

- - riders have The weath- disappointed they they disappointed too Lyla with her ribbon Contry Hill offered a dres- Contry Hill offered In the fall, we will be hosting 2016 will be I hope everyone’s —Emily Sumner The fast approaching spring On a personal note my com- New faces continue to ar The Horse's Maine & NH offered winter camps. winter offered er was very mild, and campers weren’t sleddingand do couldn’t at the farm (there was no snow). beach the to traveled we March, In for a fun gallop! Everyone brought food to share and we had fun with this mild With friends and horses. our avid trail weather, ready get to conditioning been CTRs. in GMHA’s to participate Hopefully you will see our farm in the 15, 25, 75, or 100 mile rides! in Conlon Janice with clinic sage judge level “R” a is Janice March. those for feedback great had that farm the April, In participated. that will be hosting a dressage and driving clinic with international trainer Remmy Bron-van Dam, a dressage ride-review-ride day with Janice Conlon, and a jumping We with Deanna Jackson. clinic ADULTS even have a weekend for of all to have get kids don’t - the the fun! hunter of horse shows - a series a seat, 2-phase event, and a gymkha- na Halloween show. ours has as exciting fun and as as been already! Get out and ride! ADQHS re at here us all has freshed and planning for the coming months. has grandson two-year-old ing His his vocabulary. expanded interest in horses has spurred ride, like, intended) pun (no words wheeee, spin and whoa. for lessons. I always enjoy rive between watching the interaction is always it horse and riders daily; and inspiring. Horses different growth and they teach leadership, The “On is why, That healing. are Fluff and Evelyn In February, we hosted a fun a we hosted In February, versatility challenge. Riders prac- Riders challenge. versatility their horses though ticed taking newchallenging obstacles. and of all skill levels had riders We greatwas a It ages participate. and bomb proofing andtrust building horses that clinic for the young challenge a as well as participated to steer for young riders learning also farm The obstacles. through Beach 2016

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The Horse’s Maine & NH Maine Horse’s The 207 area code 207 area ork County Penobscot County (con’t) Penobscot County Orono Starwalk Stable, Carmel Farm, Stone Stepping Clifton Stables, Wall Stone Eddington Farm, Hollow Sweet Dixmont Farm, Wakerie Newburgh Farm, Stream Ward Glenburn Stable, Wind West Bangor Farm, Ivy Wild Plymouth Stables, Woody’s Piscataquis County Farm, Dover-Foxcroft Infinity Dover-Foxcroft Farm, Royal Isaac Mills Shirley Stables, Pointe North Dover-Foxcroft Stables, Ridge Stone Sagadahoc County Richmond Dog Farm, Black Bowdoinham Training, Equestrian Gray’s N. Bath Stable, Nest Hawks Phippsburg Farm, Cove Heron Richmond Farm, Sky Morning Richmond Paddock-N-Minis, Pony Pocket Topsham Ctr., Silks Eques. Royal Richmond Farm, Pines Tall Bowdoin J Farm, Triple Topsham Farm, Windward Somerset County Madison Farm, Albertsons Qtr Horse Ripley Stables, Acres Breezy Skowhegan Ctr, Equest. Valley Hidden Anson Farm, Hilltop Hyl-Tun Farm, Starks Starks Farm, Hyl-Tun Harmony Center, Equestrian Lake View Palmyra Farm, Hill Lang Canaan OakLone Arabians, Madison Stable, Star Morning Cornville Ctr., Eq. Farm Pendragon Embden Farm, R Jays Detroit Stables, Silhouette Smithfield Equestrian Thistle Ridge Centre, County Waldo Unity Ranch, Branch Apple Winterport Farm, Beaver Brook Thorndike Horse, Andalusian Raven Black Belfast B Ranch, Flying Forest Glen Farm, Searsport Farm, Glen Forest Burnham Training, Horse Up the Ground From Troy Farm, Circle Full Thorndike Ridgeview Farm, Tabasco Training Stables, Belfast Stables, Training Tabasco Monroe Farm, Fox Stone Montville VanillaFarm, Bean The County Washington Perry Quarter Horses, Farm Camelot Milbridge Farm, Creek Coyote Perry T Farm, Double Lazy W Quarter Horses Wesley Horses, Morgan OakLittle Farm East Machias Stables, Star Lucky Cherryfield Stable, Morning Misty Cherryfield Farm, River Spring Stables Sunrise Susie’s Addison Cove, Windswept Y Biddeford Al Dube Quarter Horses, York Farm, Beltane E. Waterboro Ridge, Birch Buxton Friesians, Thunder Black E. Lebanon Bog Farm, Brook Saco Meadows, Breezy Broadfields-Highover Morgans, Elliot Morgans, Broadfields-Highover Dayton Classic Morgans, Hill Brook Lyman Sports, & Thrpy Integra. Acad. Carlisle Saco Farm, DanSan Arundel Ctr., Equestrian Acres Dream Saco Farm, Catcher Dream Buxton W. Farm, the Floor on Four Hollis The, Gaits, Gliding Goodrich Farm & Stable, BerwickGoodrich & Stable, Farm Limington Farm, Gould Meadow Berwick Stables, Greystone Kennebunkport Ctr, Eques. Steppin’ Hi Wells Stable, Standard High N. Waterboro Farm, Ridge Johnson Dayton LaDawn Quarter Horses, Kennebunk Lank Farm, Limington Farm, Moon Little Lebanon Farm, Meadow Menomin Arundel Farm, Merry May Moon Run Farm, North Berwick North Farm, Run Moon Wells Ctr, Eques. Northpoint Buxton Farm, Finish Photo Piper Ridge Farm, Limerick Farm, Ridge Piper Kennebunk Farm, Riverhurst Hollis Farm, Edge Rivers Limington Farm, View Royal Buxton Ctr., Equest. Falls Salmon Lyman Farm, Creek Spring York Stables, Point Surf Tylerfarm, Limington Limington Tylerfarm, Lyman Farm, Run Wild Windcrest Farm, Cornish Farm, Windcrest

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The Horse's Maine & NH Bagaduce View Farm, Sedgwick Farm, View Bagaduce Ellsworth Farm, Maples Breezy Hancock L Stable, Double Hancock County Bucksport Farm, Alderbrook Lamoine Farm, Slipper Iron Deer Isle Farm, Islewood Orland Farm, View Mountain Sedgwick Appaloosas, RHG Bar Harbor Farm, Iris Wild Kennebec County Fayette Baldwin Farm, Hill Augusta Farms, Ballard Clinton Farms, Buckledge Crowninshield Farm, Oakland Farm, Crowninshield Albion Facility, Training EquiNine Belgrade Farm, Acre Five Augusta Stables, Friendship Augusta CountryHill Stable, Readfield Spirits, Kindred Winslow Ledgewood Farms, Vasselboro Farm, Lupine Vasselboro Farm, Malachite Meadow View Equestrian Ctr, Readfield Ctr, Equestrian View Meadow Belgrade Farm, Northwood Vernon Mt. Stables, Equine Peak Percheron's Vernon Mt. CountryPure Stables, Waterville Stables, Serendipitous Gardiner W. Stables, Shamrock Clinton Stables, Fox Silver Monmouth Skyview Farm, Litchfield Stables, Pond Upper Augusta Stables, Woods Whispering Winslow WhoaBeGone Farm, East Pittston Child Farm, Wild Albion Stable, Acres Windy Augusta Stables, Wrightway Knox County Appleton Farm, Ridge Apple Camden Connections, Equine Jefferson Farm, Fieldstone Thomaston Stables, Heartspot Warren Hill-n-Dale Farm, Union Farm, Hill Hunter Union & Stable, Farm Family Luce Thomaston So. Farm, Hill Pepper Appleton Farm, Mist Summer's Warren Farm, View Village Lincoln County Whitefield Farm, Hill Acorn Waldoboro Mill Farm, Barrel Barrybrook Wiscasset Stables, Waldoboro Facil, Boarding Legends Blackfoot Walpole Equestrian, Bluebird Edgecomb Cherry Farm, Birch Edgecomb G Farm, Diamond Jefferson Wood, Acre Hundred Nobleboro Farm, Morgan Kwinwood Farm Meadow North Sea-Vu Farms, Boothbay Farms, Sea-Vu Special Equestrians at Fair Tide Farm, Newcastle Newcastle Farm, Tide Fair at Special Equestrians Nobleboro Stables, Stonewall Dresden Sales Stables, Whittemore Oxford County Paris W. Farm, Brightwood Lovell Farm, Field Daisy Deepwood Farm, Bethel Deepwood Farm, Andover Deertrees Arabians, Canton Farm, Reins Freedom Buckfield Farm, Spirit Healing Norway Farm, Brook Hidden Porter Lazy J Stables, Lazy L Stable, Otisfield Lazy L Stable, Andover Lane Vacations, Memory Andover Farm, Moondance 392-4771 Norway Horses, Sport Pony Painted Paris Rose Equine, Arbor Andover Stable, Treasures Simple Hebron Stables, Slattery’s Waterford Farm, Sunset Hebron Drafts, Troika Waterford Ctr, Equestrian Waterford Sumner Farm, Hill Windy Penobscot County Hampden Center, Equestrian Coldbrook Charleston East Stable, Ridge Bangor Arabians, Essex Stud Corinna Farm, Faithfoun' Dixmont Icelandics, View Grand Dixmont Stables, Gait Horse Hampden Farm, Horsefeathers Plymouth Rance, Horse Iron Glenburn Farm, Stream Kenduskeag Dexter Acres, Blue Misty Dexter Horses, Morgan Moor-Gans Carmel Oak Ledge Farm, Stetson Lake Farm, Pleasant Newburgh Center, Riding Puckerbrush Glenburn Farm, Rockin Horse Glenburn Stable, Serendipity StacyvilleSiberia Farm, Exeter Stables, SirSarg 353-5522 353-2795 841-1144 998-3992 353-8587 897-2838 333-1081 897-6536 897-2844 783-7754 353-4657 838-9681 375-6658 320-3778 740-5665 522-1651 353-4248 933-1038 926-5789 225-6103 786-3505 946-5045 212-6875 751-0112 757-8819 757-7477 532-3268 551-8544 768-1444 488-2521 694-2154 443-1631 615-4772 721-0648 893-0988 712-8278 642-3696 883-8977 318-5495 627-4471 892-7276 865-0516 926-3488 615-3269 865-1808 831-8736 839-4414 885-1353 883-1587 272-7052 655-4224 221-6990 766-2763 893-0025 883-3555 839-2113 657-3274 892-9363 926-5600 831-8444 329-3308 318-6745 892-2813 647-8475 657-3470 846-6781 443-4006 693-3441 655-1297 577-1244 899-7791 514-0553 865-3574 767-1709 787-2875 725-7916 239-5434 926-4030 688-4117 839-4495 217-0553 799-0937 655-2013 839-3997 829-3993 671-8271 650-9834 865-6081 829-6570 929-6584 645-9724 778-6520 645-2513 778-3238 491-0501 684-4194

for inclusion in this monthly listing. Sorry, we do not take these listings over the phone. we do not take these listings & NH in this monthly listing. for inclusion Sorry, Maine Horse’s The please) to only, (one number The listing below is a monthly offering that is being provided for the convenience of our readers. We are not able to check out each facility for ourselves, therefore each facility for ourselves, are not able to check out We convenience of our readers. is being provided for the that is a monthly offering The listing below makes no claims or guarantees concerning any barn listed. The listing is free and any barn or stable which would like to be listed should send or email name, county, town, and phone number town, and phone number county, send or email name, like to be listed should barn or stable which would The listing is free and any any barn listed. or guarantees concerning makes no claims Maine Barns: Boarding, Training, Sales or Lessons Sales or Training, Boarding, Barns: Maine

Androscoggin County Androscoggin Lisbon Ranch, Arrow Broken Durham Celestial Farms, Durham Ctr, Equest. Chez Chevaux Services M Equine Double Poland LLC, Durham Center, Equestrian Esprit Falls Lilvermore Farm, Moon Full Poland Farm, Gem Stone Livermore Farm, Dreams Glowin' Livrmr Fl Fm, Metzger Acres Grumpy Auburn Ctr., Eques. Lake Auburn Durham Farm, Horse Monarch Durham Ctr, Equestrian Dream Noble Wales Oak Ledge Farm, Falls Livermore Stable, Pines Peaceful Poland Farm, Ferland Acres Percheron Riverview Lisbon Falls Farm, Durham Farm, Haven Safe Wales Seacoast Farm, Durham Farm, Springpoint Turner Farm, View Sunset Sabattus Acres, Sunshine Greene Farm, Home Welcome Poland Farm, Wind Whisper Poland Stables, Riding WillowBrook County Aroostook Smyrna Stables, Currie-Comb Smyrna Stables, Esch Farm's Hodgdon Farm, Gate Forest Fairfield Ft. Stables, Jester Kourt Fairfield Rocking Ft. S Ranch, Easton Country Farm, Up Hodgdon Stables, Sunset Cumberland County Brunswick Farm, Andwemet Gray Farm, Feather Angel Brunswick Farm, Creek Apple Windham Farm, Aurora Banbury Hill Farm, Cape Elizabeth Cape Banbury Farm, Hill Standish Stable, Brookside Scarborough Stables, Ketcha Camp Falmouth Farm, Capall Creek Casco Farm, Horse Carousel Windham Minis, Farm Coopers Heritage Royal Pownal Farm, Dog Day Gloucester New L Stables, Double Standish Durgin Farm, Freeport Farm, Epona Pownal Farm, Evergreen Gorham Farm, Leaf Clover Four Scarborough Farm, Freestyle Scarborough Landings, Happy Windham Center, Horsemanship Hilltop Raymond Farm, Around Horsin’ Standish Beg Farm, Inish Island Peaks Breeze, Island Windham Farm, Two Takes It Scarborough Farm, Kountry Kane Gorham Stables, Kent’s Gray Farm, Boston New Windham Farm, Life New Gloucester New Baloney Pony, No Gray Farm, Peppercreek Westbrook Stable, Race Me Ram Island Riding Acad., Cape Elizabeth Cape Acad., Riding Ram Island Windham Top, The To Riding Bridgton Farm, Ring Gray Farm, Rowenda Yarmouth Farm, River Royal Brunswick Oak Ctr, Equest. Sable Naples Stables, Secret Acres Raymond Farm, Serendipity Gorham LLC, Farm Shadowfax Elizabeth Cape Oak Farm, Shady Raymond Farm, Horse Spectacular View Pownal Farm, Hills Spring Spurwink Farm, Cape Elizabeth Cape Spurwink Farm, E. Baldwin Ctr, Equestrian Kiss Sultan's Brunswick Horses, Miniature Sweetfern Gray Farm, Millof the Thread Gloucester New Farm, Trio Pownal Farm, Venture Gorham Farm, Vienna Cumberland Stable, Viking Walnut Hill Eq. Center, Cape Elizabeth Cape Center, Eq. Hill Walnut Raymond Frm, Hrse Winds Whispering Gorham Farm, Willows Whistlin’ N. Yarmouth Farm, Birch White Gloucester New Farm, Brook Wilson Gloucester New Farm, Windsock Freeport Farm, Wood Winter N. Yarmouth Farm, Winterberry Gorham Farm, Run Wolf Franklin County Jay Farm, CenterPeace Farmington Corner Farm, Knowlton Jay Stables, Kyesland Sharon New Farm, Meadow Long Wilton Ridgewood Center, Equestrian Freeman W. Sporthorses, Freeman West

April 2016 - - for for Sarah April 2016 4:30-6 pm 4:30-6 competitions at PC at competitions Youth Pony Club will Youth Pony Club Horsemasters Pro- - Acade Carlisle contact Please Hollis NH, Hollis, in Based rallies and shows. Additional com Additional shows. and rallies apply may fees entry and petition gram is designed for interested adults (ages 25+) who want the chance to learn from the USPC adult- an within curriculum, friendly format and an organized individuals like-minded group of - The Horsemas horses. enjoying ters Program provides first-rate stable management and eques- the follows and education trian and Pony Club format traditional to explore able Adults are ratings. areas of interest and customize their own study program at their welcome a range of We own pace. independent riders as well as Pony Horsemasters The alumni! club our increase helps also Program base, volunteer Pony Club valued in youth assistance providing programs and rallies. Administrator Center my’s information for more Armentrout at 207-985-0374 or sarmentrout@ carlisleacademymaine.com. to Experienced levels. Her back- ground includes riding instruction, coach& showman trainer, clinician, with a BS in Equine Sciences and a MS in Education. Ranch, L.L.C. specializes in Quality Pleasure. and Trail Show, for Horses per session from session per to dedicated unmounted meetings education. equine care and safety is avail Team Travel Pony Club who want to able for those riders pursue offsite son horses. afternoons two Friday meet also - - - - eques at Hollis Ranch other Carlisle & Pony Club Pony & Carlisle Academy and is led by Car and is led Academy New Manager/Trainer Lindsy Danforth has recently Carlisle Academy is honored is honored Academy Carlisle The Pony Club Youth Pro- Youth The Pony Club the joined Hollis Ranch, L.L.C. as Barnas L.L.C. Ranch, Hollis joined - capa Lindsy’s Manager/Trainer. bilities are in both western and En- Western glish disciplines including Jumping,HUS, Reining, Pleasure, etc. She has judging Trail, Extreme experience and can give lessons in multiple disciplines from Beginner nited States Pony a United States to be named the Center within Club Riding Region. Pony Club Northeast the leading equestrian is one of the world and in organizations access rider the motivated offers to internationally-recognized horse- mounted and unmounted Through a manship curricula. and the Pony series of standards along with Club rating system, ral shows and horse sanctioned lies, Pony Clubbers receive qualitylies, Pony Clubbers receive and access to various instruction choice such disciplines of their vaulting, eventing, dressage, as Additionally, and hunter-jumper. the youth and adults involved in our Pony Club Program have the opportunity to take on ser vice-learning apprenticeships the in helping Academy, the at Program as sidewalkers, Therapy - as equine and assistants, lesson must be age sistants. Participants and ability eligible and maintain a national and regional membership in order to participate in Carlisle’s Pony Club program. gram is open to eligible youth within ages 7-25 and is offered ongoing 7-week ses- Carlisle’s place takes program The sions. at teaching certified nationally lisle’s meet will Pony Club Youth staff. on Saturday mornings from 9 management for stable pm, am-1 and mounted lessons, instruction and may include guest instructors, exploring and games, trian sport tracks. Participants may own horses as well in their truck as have access to Carlisle les- - - pony, Alice stallion, Jack with Rocketeer Ivy’s expertise in and in expertise Ivy’s

and their horse, Sam Sarah Kramer and her Lynda Despard and Ivy Hundred Acres' favorite It’s been a fun time for myself been a fun time It’s Amanda and Steve Flagg find out that her gelding, Cabella, Cabella, gelding, her that out find Ivy has partner. driving super is a Laite worked with Stephanie also Standardbred, and her retired and Sarah Kramer Night Spirit; DeRaps and Lily Alice; her pony Riverdance, Eleanor her horse Kinney and her Haflinger Daisy, her favoriteand Cynthia Fort with Thunder the fjord. boarder, HAW to Jack is my favorite Our stallion driving like drive. He goes about workmanlikeeverything else- in a safe and care but and enthusiastic manner. ful enthusiasm for driving is evident for driving enthusiasm horse a works with she time each and driver. too- I always as the barn owner, thought buying tack like saddles and bridles was one of the most things about barn owner exciting ship- but buying carts and harness- much is so There es is far better. to learn about this discipline - we are looking forward to many more experiences. Next on our list is to pair our horses as a two of match for driving- what fun! The Horse's Maine & NH Our state-of-the-art facility also offers Surgery & Internal Medicine, Lameness Diagnosis & Treatment, and more; Podiatry, Ophthalmology, with an unmatched spectrum of Diagnostic Imaging and on-site Laboratory Services. and BIg Mac Rylee Inistasi (first time!) So far, these two champs have these two champshave So far, age as young as taught equestrians complaint. without basics the five Ivy also helps owners train their starting at own horses to drive- work, ground with beginning the fitting a harness, ground driving, hitching to a whiffletree, putting getting weight on the harness, cart, of a noise the to horses used Amanda and hitching and driving. purchased a and Steve Flagg had and found former pulling horse he that, while inside the indoor, wanted to “pull” and go hard, wanted to he but in the outdoor, wood” and move slower. “twitch to Basham was delighted Hannah

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Louise Webber and Big Mac Hundred Acre Wood Acre Hundred fortunate enough to have Ivy Ivy enough to have fortunate lessons Rasco teaching driving lessons consist regularly! Ivy’s of driving basics the of learning equipment, how to fit a harness, to a cart and how to put a horse part- driving. hitch it, and the fun well-trained of our two use We and Big lesson horses, Rocketeer beginners to drive. Mac, to teach to find It was a great surprise out tried we drove- they that out horses lesson the of eight about here and found several that did.

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PLEASE Centered Riding Instructor Course, Pt 1, for become qualified certified, Welcome instructors to Home Farm, Greene, Morrison at [email protected] FMI contact Sam Club Riding Heels Silver Fremont, FMI contact Cindi at [email protected] Temple Association Spring Fling Day Drive/Ride, Granite State Carriage at 654-6308 or bmartin@touch Farm FMI contact Boo Touchstone at stone-farm.org pen Centered Riding Clinic, Welcome Home Farm, Greene, FMI contactFMI Greene, Farm, Home Welcome Clinic, Riding Centered Open Sam Morrison at [email protected] Maine Morgan Horse Club Dressage Schooling Show at Kennebec Mor affiliated, MDS/WMDA Hamilton, Susanne Judge Woolwich, Farm, gan FMI contact Becky at 522-9668 or [email protected]. Kennebunk, Show, Game Day Club Fun Saddle and Harness Mousam Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] FMI contact Ann Guptil at Kenridge Farm in Kensington, FMI Clinnic with NHDEA contact Karen at [email protected] New England Jumpers Assoc Season Assoc Jumpers England New Dressage Show at Hearts & Horses Farm, Buxton, 929-4700 or hnhtrc@ myottmail.com and Feed, Horses, Hemphill's at Wasson Luann with Clinic Patterns Vassalboro. Saddlery, Alsop, Ashley L. Halter vs. Showmanship 101 with Cohne Goodwin and FMI contact 522-7640 Topsham, at Royal Silks Equestrian Center, Lisbon Falls, FMI contact Lisa New and Used, 9-12, at the MTM Center, at 522-1651 or [email protected] Get Ready to Ride Clinic, a spring tuneup, Welcome Home Farm, Greene,Farm, Home Welcome tuneup, spring a Clinic, Ride to Ready Get FMI contact Sam Morrison at [email protected] Windham, Top, to the Horsemanship Clinic with Chris Lombard at Riding at 892-2813 Top FMI contact Riding to the at Dog Day Farm Towle "Jump Start" clinic with Patricia Garthwaite . in Pownal, all levels, FMI contact Kate at [email protected] contact FMI Belfast, Stables, Horse

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24 24 23- 24 23- 23 21 21 16 16 15- 17 14- 2 we are not able to take calendar entries over the phone we are not able to take calendar entries Due to space limitations, we do not list camp sessions in the calendar. Sorry, Sorry, calendar. in the camp sessions list not space limitations, we do Due to limited numbers to two each; no web pages, please). or two emails, or one of entries to [email protected]. it is, where it is (town/stable), and number a contact and/or email (contacts Calendar of Events. There is no charge There is no charge for this service. Please email your Calendar of Events. Anyone to put upcoming is welcome Maine or NH equestrian events in the discrepencies you find and we will correct them. discrepencies you Check your calendar entries for accuracy.Check your calendar any contact us with Please April 2016 - - - - April 2016 pen Horse Show at Brookvale Pine Farm, Pine Brookvale at Show Horse Open NHDEA Dressage Schooling Show at UNH showgrounds in Durham, NHDEA Intro-4th, FMI contact Sonja at [email protected] or Liz at onthe [email protected] Kennebunk, FMI Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Pleasure Show, Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] contact Club Riding Heels Silver Fremont, FMI contact Cindi at [email protected] Paula judge Wilton, in Farn show at Ridgewood Schooling Dressage lisa.j.bailey@ at Lisa contact FMI affiliated, WMDA and SMDA "L", Foote, maine.edu. Assoc Horse Show at Senator Bell Farm, North Shore Horsemen's FMI call Jo-Ann at 978-335-6103 Chester, Make Harbor, Seal Acadia, at Meetup Association Carriage State Granite your own reservations starting Jan 2 for all, partial or overlapping dates, FMI call 483-8797 Sebasticook Riding Club all games show, Clinton, contact Pat at 872- Clinton, all games show, Sebasticook Riding Club 5301 or [email protected] FMI Swanzey, at the Cheshire Fairgrounds, NH Hunter Jumper Show, call Melissa at 209-0582 at Lisa contact FMI Lisbon, Farm, RiverView at Clinic Badger Jim 522-1651. SPHO SMDA affiliated Dressage SchoolingShow, Hollis Park, Hollis, FMI contact Robyn at [email protected] Equestrian at the Union Fairgrounds, FMI call Horsemen Horse Show Tri-County Rosemary Feyler at 785-6657 River Ellis at I Classic Jumper Summer Assoc Jumpers England New FMI contact [email protected] Andover, Riders, Acad Region Riding Winnipesaukee Show Series at Lakes Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] emy, FMI Lisbon, Farm, RiverView at McCann Wendy with Clinic Jumping contact Lisa at 522-1651. Association Myles Standish Camping Outing, Granite State Carriage lot of trails for riding Carver/Plymouth, MA, Horse Campground with or 737-4393 and driving, FMI contact John at [email protected] ASAM, MHA, NEHC, affiliated Skowhegan, in Congress Horse Downeast FMI contact Paulajean at 657-3274 or [email protected] Stables Jennie Jackson Gaited and Cowboy Dres Whispering Woods teresa@whispering or at 370-1150 Teresa Clinic, FMI contact sage woodsstables.com. Clinton, judge Carol Sebasticook Riding Club Dressage Show, or bhumphrey98@yahoo. FMI contact Barb at 938-2117 Poulin-Taylor, com Andover in Samay Renae with Clinic Event and Jumping Riders River Ellis J Farm, Triple One-on-One Horsemanship Clinic with Chris Lombard at Bowdoin, FMI contact Jan at [email protected] at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, MeCTA affiliated, FMI504-1232 or [email protected] contact Taylor Belfast, judge County Riding & Driving Club Horse Show, Waldo at 525-4557 or wcrdc@ Twyler Appaloosa pointed, FMI contact Jo Quint, yahoo.com JUNE 2016 - - Horse Show Acadia Drive Dressage Show Clinic- CT Clinic- Horse Dressage Phase Show/2 Horse Show Dressage Show Horse Show Horse Show Dressage Show Horse Show Horse Show Horse Show Gymkhana Clinic- jump Camping Horse Show Clinic- gaited/ cowboy Game Show Horse Show- Hunter Clinic manship ing 19 19- 28 18 18- 19 18- 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 12 12 12 12 17 17- 19 17- 19 17- 19 11 11 11- 12 OF EVENTS OF - The Horse's Maine & NH louise1@maine. at Hearts & Horses at Lakes Region Riding Acad at Lakes Region Riding

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Cyan Magenta 26 Cyan Magenta Yellow Black 27 - Page 27 pen Horse Show at Brookvale Pine Farm, Pine Brookvale at Show Horse Open 2016 pen Centered Riding Clinic, Welcome Home Farm, Greene, Farm, Home Welcome Riding Clinic, pen Centered Y uting, Chocorua, FMI contact Sonja at rjcmoosecaboose@yahoo. Sonja at contact FMI Chocorua, uting, HA Dressage Schooling Show (Western & English) & Trail Challenge Trail & English) & Schooling Show (Western Dressage HA outh Clinic with Jim Badger at RiverView Farm, Lisbon, FMI contact outh Clinic with Jim Badger at RiverView Winnipesaukee Hunter Jumper Show Series at Lakes Region Riding at [email protected] Gilford, FMI contact Julie Academy, J Farm, Bowdoin, FMI Triple Clinic with Chris Lombard at Versatility contact Jan at [email protected] Andover Lounder in Wanda Clinic with Ellis River Riders Ranch Versatility Kennebunk, FMI Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Pleasure Show, Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] contact Horsemen Horse Show at the Union Fairgrounds, FMI call Tri-County Rosemary Feyler at 785-6657 FMI contact Julie Anniversary Party, Winnipesaukee Show Series 20th at [email protected] ASAM Summer Spectacular Horse Show at Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Skowhegan at Show Horse Spectacular Summer ASAM 232-7400 or [email protected] FMI contact Paulette at O Advanced at [email protected] FMI contact Sam Morrison Horse Dark at II Classic Jumper Summer Assoc Jumpers England New FMI contact [email protected] Equestrian Center, contactFMI Kennebunk, Show, Game Club Harness and Saddle Mousam Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] Acad Region Riding Winnipesaukee Show Series Gymkhana at Lakes Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] emy, judge Kyle Belfast, Club Horse Show, County Riding & Driving Waldo or [email protected] at 525-4557 Twyler Smith, FMI contact Y Lisa at 522-1651. Look to the Mountain Camping or Association Granite State Carriage Day O com or 978-851-5124 affiliated, FMIInfinity contact Farm 2-Phase in Dover-Foxcroft, MeCTA Gail at 564-7046 or [email protected] Dressage Show at Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, FMI contact 225- Western 7024 or [email protected] Grady, Jen judge Clinton, show, equitation Club Riding Sebasticook contact Pat at 872-5301 or [email protected] Farm, Home Welcome Kur, Musical Dressage, English and Western Greene, FMI contact Sam Morrison at [email protected] Club Riding Heels Silver Fremont, FMI contact Cindi at [email protected] at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, MeCTA affiliated, FMI504-1232 or [email protected] contact FMI Lisbon, Farm, RiverView at McCann Wendy with Clinic Jumping contact Lisa at 522-1651. MeQ All breeds. FMI at Safe Haven Farm, Durham, judge Sandra Beaulieu, contact [email protected] or 650-4499. JUL - - - - Horse Show Party Horse Show Dressage Phase Show/2 Clinic- jump Dressage & Trail Show Challenge Horse Show- Hnter/Jumper Clinic- Versa Clinic- Versa Horse Show Game Show Gymkhana Horse Show Clinic- Youth Camping/ Drive 2-Phase CT: Horse Show- dressage Horse Show Dressage Show Horse Show Clinic- cen Horse Show ing tility tility tered riding 31 31 24 24 29 30 30 30- 31 30- 31 31 17 17 17 18- 19 22- 24 21 23 23 23 15- 17 15- 17 16 OF EVENTS OF - - - The Horse's Maine & NH

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Tri-County Horsemen Horse Show at the Union Fairgrounds, FMI call Tri-County Rosemary Feyler at 785-6657 Hollis Eques Assoc Summer Classic Horse Show, Maine Hunter/Jumper trian Park, Hollis, FMI contact Bray at [email protected] Pendragon Farm 2-Phase, Cornville, MeCTA affiliated, FMI contact [email protected] Farm, Lisbon, Barrel and Pole Clinic with Carolyn Richens at RiverView FMI contact Lisa at 522-1651. Stables Heidi Potter: clicker training, horse agility, Whispering Woods at Teresa centered riding, and natural horsemanship clinic, FMI contact or [email protected]. 370-1150 Sebasticook Riding Club all games show, Clinton, contact Pat at 872- Sebasticook Riding Club all games show, 5301 or [email protected] Center, Equestrian Hilltop at King Riley Kara with Clinic Eventing NHDEA FMI contact Sonja at [email protected] Clinic with Maine Cowboy Mounted Shooters at Sweetfern Horse Farm, Brunswick, FMI contact Janice at 725-7916 or thewhisperingpath@ yahoo.com Northeast Six-Shooters Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club at Winnipesau Gilford, FMI contact Julie Academy, kee Hunter at Lakes Region Riding at [email protected] Acorn Farm, Carmel, Mary O'Rourke, MeCTA affiliated, MeCTA O'Rourke, Mary judge dressage Carmel, Farm, Acorn FMI contact Kris at 848-5310 or 907-9321 Thornton at RiverView Show Prep and Showmanship Clinic with Molly Farm, Lisbon, FMI contact Lisa at 522-1651. at 249-8264 or joyvalley. Terri FMI contact Riders show, Joy Valley [email protected] at Terri FMI contact Knox, Show, Game Show Horse Riders Joy Valley 249-8264 or [email protected] Clinic with Elijah Moore at Sweetfern Horse Farm, Brunswick, FMI contact Horse Farm, Brunswick, Sweetfern Elijah Moore at Clinic with Janice at 725-7916 or [email protected] Lakes Region Riding Winnipesaukee Hunter Jumper Show Series at Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] Academy, HorseAssoc Show at Senator Bell Farm, North Shore Horsemen's FMI call Jo-Ann at 978-335-6103 Chester, Horse Show at Hollis Equestrian Park, FMI contact American All ASAM Paulette at 207-232-7400 or [email protected] Trail Challenge at Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, FMI contact 225-7024 or at Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, FMI contact Challenge Trail [email protected] judge Megan Win Clinton, equitation show, Sebasticook Riding Club contact Pat at 872-5301 or [email protected] chester Boerner, Hollis Equestrian Championship, State Shooting Maine Cowboy Mounted Hollis, FMI contact Patty at [email protected] Center, FMI call Melissa at Senator Bell, Chester, NH Hunter Jumper Show, at 209-0582 Infinity Farm 2-Phase in Dover-Foxcroft, MeCTA affiliated, FMIInfinity contact Farm 2-Phase in Dover-Foxcroft, MeCTA Gail at 564-7046 or [email protected] JUL JUNE 2016 - - - -

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23 April 2016 - - - - uting & Outing April 2016 at Hearts & Horses pen Horse Show at Brookvale Pine Farm, Pine Brookvale at Show Horse Open Winnipesaukee Hunter Jumper Show Series at Lakes Region Riding Winnipesaukee Hunter Jumper Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] Academy, Stables James Masterson Method Equine Mas Whispering Woods teresa@whispering or at 370-1150 Teresa contact Clinic, FMI sage woodsstables.com. State Granite with Back to Back Shooting Mounted Cowboy Maine Patty Hollis, FMI contact Equestrian Center, Mounted Shooters, Hollis at [email protected] HorseAssoc Show at Senator Bell Farm, North Shore Horsemen's FMI call Jo-Ann at 978-335-6103 Chester, Cumberland Fairgrounds, Annual Horse Show, Highview Riding Club Cumberland, FMI call Sarah at 490-6727 at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, MeCTA affiliated, FMI504-1232 or [email protected] contact AHAMe Autumfest Horse Show in Skowhegan, FMI contact Rebecca at Autumfest AHAMe [email protected] Shack, Fremont, FMI call Melissa Tack at the NH Hunter Jumper Show, at 209-0582 Club Riding Heels Silver Fremont, FMI contact Cindi at [email protected] Kennebunk, FMI Mousam Saddle and Harness Club Pleasure Show, Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] contact Acad Winnipesaukee Show Series Gymkhana at Lakes Region Riding Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] emy, Downeast Medal Finals, Skowhegan Fairgrounds, FMI call Margaret at 978-768-7987 Eques River Hidden at CURE A 4 JUMP Assoc Jumpers England New FMI contact [email protected] Warren, trian Center, Natural Horsemanship clinic with Terry McClare, Terry Natural Horsemanship clinic with Farm, Buxton, 929-4700 or [email protected] Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook, FMI call Deborah at 224-6123 Hopkinton State Fair, Camping/Day Day Labor Association Carriage State Granite or FMI contact Cresca at [email protected] BBQ, Hancock, 525-3314 FMI call Evelyn at 787-9834 N. Lancaster, Lancaster Fair Horse Show, at 249-8264 or joyvalley. Terri FMI contact Riders show, Joy Valley [email protected] at Terri FMI contact Knox, Show, Game Show Horse Riders Joy Valley 249-8264 or [email protected] Beth contact FMI affiliated, MeCTA Dover-Foxcroft, Farm, Knees Rusty or Dennis at 564-8556 or [email protected] Make Harbor, Seal Acadia, at Meetup Association Carriage State Granite your own reservations starting Jan 2 for all, partial or overlapping dates, FMI call [email protected] or 490-9694 - - AUGUST 2016 AUGUST events SEPTEMBER 2016 SEPTEMBER Mounted Shooting Horse Show Horse Show Dressage Phase Show/2 Horse Show- Hnter/Jumper Clinic- mas sage Horse Show Horse Show Clinic- Natu Horse Show Horse Show- Hunter Horse Show Horse Show Gymkhana Game Show Horse Trials Acadia Drive Horse Show Camping Drive/Ride Horse Show Game Show ral Horseman 27- 28 28 28 28 27 27- 28 16- 18 17 8-11 9-11 10 11 11 11 4 4 6-13 2 2-5 3-5 4 - - - uting, An uting, or 490-9694 The Horse's Maine & NH pen Horse Show at Brookvale Pine Farm, Pine Brookvale at Show Horse Open

Granite State Carriage Association Cones Pemi River Day Drive/ride Day River Pemi Cones Association Carriage State Granite along the Pemigewasset, Sanbornton, FMI contact Laurie at lauriea [email protected] or 998-6867 Club Riding Heels Silver Fremont, FMI contact Cindi at [email protected] Teresa Belfast, judge County Riding & Driving Club Horse Show, Waldo at 525-4557 or [email protected] Twyler Adkins, FMI contact Thornton Clinton, judge Molly Sebasticook Riding Club equitation show, Beaudoin, contact Pat at 872-5301 or [email protected] Stepping Stone Farm, Carmel, dressage judge Cassie Astle, MeCTA MeCTA Astle, Cassie judge dressage Carmel, Farm, Stone Stepping affiliated, FMI contact Kris at 848-5310 or 907-9321 Assoc Horse Show at Senator Bell Farm, North Shore Horsemen's FMI call Jo-Ann at 978-335-6103 Chester, Shack, Fremont, FMI call Melissa Tack at the NH Hunter Jumper Show, at 209-0582 FMI contact Horse Farm, Brunswick, Sweetfern Elijah Moore at Clinic with Janice at 725-7916 or [email protected] Farm, Home Welcome Kur, Musical Dressage, English and Western Greene, FMI contact Sam Morrison at [email protected] Centered Riding All Level Instructor Update, Welcome Home Farm, Farm, Home Welcome Update, Instructor Level All Riding Centered Greene, FMI contact Sam Morrison at [email protected] Stables Larry Whitesell Gaited Horse Clinic, FMI Whispering Woods or [email protected]. at 370-1150 Teresa contact Clinton, contact Pat at 872- Sebasticook Riding Club all games show, 5301 or [email protected] contactFMI Kennebunk, Show, Game Club Harness and Saddle Mousam Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] Sizzler at the Hollis Equestrian Park, FMI call Jo at 799-8296 Tree Pine Joy Valley Riders show, FMI contact Terri at 249-8264 or joyvalley. Terri FMI contact Riders show, Joy Valley [email protected] Acad Region Riding Winnipesaukee Show Series Gymkhana at Lakes Gilford, FMI contact Julie at [email protected] emy, at 249-8264 Terri contact Knox, FMI Show, Equitation Riders Joy Valley or [email protected] NH Arabian Horse Assoc Summer Jubilee Horse Fairgrounds, Show Deerfield, at FMI contact Deerfield John at 770-1884 or sheri2517@ hotmail.com Pendragon Farm 2-Phase, Cornville, MeCTA affiliated, FMI contact [email protected] and Brent Woolery Ray, Judges Jeffrey Annual State Show, MeAphc at 745-2745 Gayle Kozak, FMI call Mike FMI call Judy at 357-1518 Swanzey, Cheshire Fair Horse Show, FMI call Melissa Shack, Fremont, Tack at the NH Hunter Jumper Show, at 209-0582 O Day Trail Rail Place Potter Association Carriage State Granite FMI contact Connie & Rick at [email protected] dover, - - AUGUST 2016 AUGUST R of R calenda Horse Show Horse Show Horse Show Trail Drive/ Trail Ride Horse Show- Hunter Clinic- Horse Dressage Show Horse Show Game Show Game Show Horse Show 2 Phase Clinic- gaited Horse Show- Equitation Horse Show Clinic- cen Gymkhana Horse Show Horse Show- Hunter Drive/ Trail Ride Horse Show Horse Show 2 Phase manship tered riding 27 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 14 26 14 13 12- 14 11- 14 11- 13 7 7 7 7 6 5 4-6 2 Page 28

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OBER 2016 Granite State Carriage Association Waterworks Day Drive/Ride, Auburn, Drive/Ride, Day Waterworks Association Carriage State Granite 235-8459 or [email protected] Linda at or Eric contact FMI contact FMI at 249-8264 or joyvalley. Terri FMI contact Riders show, Joy Valley [email protected] Deerfield, FMI contact John at 394-7699 Deerfield Fair Horse Show, at 249-8264 Terri contact Knox, FMI Equitation Show, Riders Joy Valley or [email protected] MeCTA Harvey, Elysia judge dressage Carmel, Farm, Stone Stepping affiliated, FMI contact Kris at 848-5310 or 907-9321 at Esprit Equestrian Center, Durham, MeCTA affiliated, FMI504-1232 or [email protected] contact Stables Jennie Jackson Gaited and Cowboy Dres Whispering Woods teresa@whispering or at 370-1150 Teresa sage Clinic, FMI contact woodsstables.com. Challenge, Clinton, Judge Trail Sebasticook Riding Club Competitive contact Pat at 872-5301 or patmcc1@gmail. Sherrye Johnston-Trafton, com ne Horsemanship Clinic with Chris Lombard at Serendipity One-on-One Horsemanship Clinic with Chris Lombard at at [email protected] Stables, Glenburn, FMI contact Val Dressage Schooling Show at Longfellow Farm in Nottingham, NHDEA whitefence@ at Debi contact FMI (L), Briggs Janet Judge Intro-4th, comcast.net or Liz at [email protected] Assoc Horse Show at Senator Bell Farm, North Shore Horsemen's FMI call Jo-Ann at 978-335-6103 Chester, at 887-5404 FMI Call Jessica Chester, Senator Bell Farm Hunter Show, Waldo County Riding & Driving Club Horse Show, Belfast, Appaloosa Belfast, Club Horse Show, County Riding & Driving Waldo 525-4557 or wcrdc@ at Twyler contact FMI judge Kathy Rogers, pointed, yahoo.com 2 games, jumping, western, Eng, Carmel, in Farm Stone Stepping at rings, 2 judges, FMI call 848-5310 or 907-9321 221-6751 The Maine Event in Skowhegan, FMI call Ricky at Dressage Show at Gelinas Farm, Pembroke, FMI contact 225- Western 7024 or [email protected] Tandem Versatility Clinic with Chris Lombard at Triple J Farm, Bowdoin, J Triple Lombard at Clinic with Chris Versatility Tandem FMI contact Jan at [email protected] Cove Farms Out Association Shelburne/Meach Granite State Carriage stabling available,FMI contact by reservation only, ing, Shelburne, VT, or 677-1880 Jean at [email protected] Mills, Milton Branch Hill Day Drive/ride Association State Carriage Granite or 502-2538 FMI contact Susan & John at [email protected] contactFMI Kennebunk, Show, Game Club Harness and Saddle Mousam Andrea at 929-8445 or [email protected] Clinic with Elijah Moore at Sweetfern Horse Farm, Brunswick, FMI contact Horse Farm, Brunswick, Sweetfern at Elijah Moore Clinic with Janice at 725-7916 or [email protected]

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