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The Natural Side

Volume 2 - Issue #1

January/February 2011Gaited CanadaPublisher: Trademark Design

Stefanie SchermerhornEditoreditor@gaited.ca1-877-801-7276 (toll free)

Gaited Canada online is published bi-monthly: Jan/Feb, March/April, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec.

The views and opinions expressed in this publication throughout the features, columns and advertisements are not necessarily those of the Trademark Design.All rights reserved.

No portion of this publication may be duplicated or used within other sites or publications without written permission from the publisher.

From the Editor

Gaited Canada is going through another growth spurt!!

I am very pleased to introduce two new columns that are sure to help gaited horse owners. With two trainers, saddle fitting and farrier consultation you are sure to find the answers to your questions or learn interesting and horse healthy information.

It has been a year since our first issue. I can not say it hasn’t been a LOT of work, but I am thrilled with the results!

Our publish dates have changed, and our deadlines for advertising and editorial submissions has been shortened due to an increase in design and demand.

3. Missouri Fox Trotter From the Missouri Ozarks

10. Wild Pink YonderOn the road to a cure12. Extreme Challengeshow extreme is extreme

16. Product Review - Winter riding bootsOur readers test boots from 3 different makers

20. Manning Park simply breath taking

0619. The Natural Side27. Association & Clubs29. Saddle Up30. Breeder Directory30. Stallion Directory31. Classifieds

. Training Q&A

Stefanie

Developed from horses in the Missouri Ozarks, the Missouri Fox Trotter is a gentle and stylish breed whose heritage can be traced to the horses of early settlers coming to the Ozarks from Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Arkansas. Settlers of the rugged foothills of Missouri were dependant on a horse that was surefooted and had the ability to do whatever was needed around the homestead, ranging from plowing, hauling logs and working cattle, while at the same time being able to double as a stylish buggy horse or riding horse for the family. They recognized that a horse with a natural

Conformation: four beat gait would suit the rocky and forested The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse generally stands land. Whatever the need, these selectively bred between 14 and 16 hands in height, and averages using horse proved capable and adaptable.between 900 to 1200 pounds. The horse should stand well on its feet, be erect, wide awake and Early breeders selectively bred for the gliding fox alert. The neck should be graceful, in proportion to trot by blending American Saddlebred, length of body, and joined to the body in a manner Standardbreds, and Tennessee Walkers with the pleasing to the eye. The fox trotting horse should Morgan, Thoroughbred and Arabian. Influential have a neat, clean, symmetrically shaped head of stallions include Brimmer, a Thoroughbred, Old medium length; pointed ears that are well shaped; Skip, a Morgan/Thoroughbred cross, and the two eyes that are large, wide set and bright; and a American Saddlebred stallions, Chief and Cotham tapered muzzle with large nostrils. The back should Dare; And often selected breeding stock based on be reasonably short and strong, the body deep and horses with fast running speeds.the ribs well-sprung. The flank should be sleek, and

the chest deep and full. The shoulders should be sloped at a 45 to 50 degree angle, and moderately muscled. The legs should be muscular and tapered. The foot should be well made, strong and in proper proportion to the size of the horse. The overall condition of the horse should be reflected by its demeanor, body weight, muscular definition and tone, hair coat, and the feet. In form to function, good conformation permits the gaits to be performed in the proper manner. Proper conditioning and correct conformation will permit the horse to carry weight for an extended period of time, in comfort to the rider.

on the ozark trail - Kleipzig Mill and Rocky Creek

Mike Kavanagh showing MFTRanch Horse Versatility class at the 2007 world show

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Volume 2 - Issue #1

January/February 2011Gaited CanadaPublisher: Trademark Design

Stefanie SchermerhornEditoreditor@gaited.ca1-877-801-7276 (toll free)

Gaited Canada online is published bi-monthly: Jan/Feb, March/April, May/June, July/Aug, Sept/Oct and Nov/Dec.

The views and opinions expressed in this publication throughout the features, columns and advertisements are not necessarily those of the Trademark Design.All rights reserved.

No portion of this publication may be duplicated or used within other sites or publications without written permission from the publisher.

From the Editor

Gaited Canada is going through another growth spurt!!

I am very pleased to introduce two new columns that are sure to help gaited horse owners. With two trainers, saddle fitting and farrier consultation you are sure to find the answers to your questions or learn interesting and horse healthy information.

It has been a year since our first issue. I can not say it hasn’t been a LOT of work, but I am thrilled with the results!

Our publish dates have changed, and our deadlines for advertising and editorial submissions has been shortened due to an increase in design and demand.

3. Missouri Fox Trotter From the Missouri Ozarks

10. Wild Pink YonderOn the road to a cure12. Extreme Challengeshow extreme is extreme

16. Product Review - Winter riding bootsOur readers test boots from 3 different makers

20. Manning Park simply breath taking

0619. The Natural Side27. Association & Clubs29. Saddle Up30. Breeder Directory30. Stallion Directory31. Classifieds

. Training Q&A

Stefanie

Developed from horses in the Missouri Ozarks, the Missouri Fox Trotter is a gentle and stylish breed whose heritage can be traced to the horses of early settlers coming to the Ozarks from Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Arkansas. Settlers of the rugged foothills of Missouri were dependant on a horse that was surefooted and had the ability to do whatever was needed around the homestead, ranging from plowing, hauling logs and working cattle, while at the same time being able to double as a stylish buggy horse or riding horse for the family. They recognized that a horse with a natural

Conformation: four beat gait would suit the rocky and forested The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse generally stands land. Whatever the need, these selectively bred between 14 and 16 hands in height, and averages using horse proved capable and adaptable.between 900 to 1200 pounds. The horse should stand well on its feet, be erect, wide awake and Early breeders selectively bred for the gliding fox alert. The neck should be graceful, in proportion to trot by blending American Saddlebred, length of body, and joined to the body in a manner Standardbreds, and Tennessee Walkers with the pleasing to the eye. The fox trotting horse should Morgan, Thoroughbred and Arabian. Influential have a neat, clean, symmetrically shaped head of stallions include Brimmer, a Thoroughbred, Old medium length; pointed ears that are well shaped; Skip, a Morgan/Thoroughbred cross, and the two eyes that are large, wide set and bright; and a American Saddlebred stallions, Chief and Cotham tapered muzzle with large nostrils. The back should Dare; And often selected breeding stock based on be reasonably short and strong, the body deep and horses with fast running speeds.the ribs well-sprung. The flank should be sleek, and

the chest deep and full. The shoulders should be sloped at a 45 to 50 degree angle, and moderately muscled. The legs should be muscular and tapered. The foot should be well made, strong and in proper proportion to the size of the horse. The overall condition of the horse should be reflected by its demeanor, body weight, muscular definition and tone, hair coat, and the feet. In form to function, good conformation permits the gaits to be performed in the proper manner. Proper conditioning and correct conformation will permit the horse to carry weight for an extended period of time, in comfort to the rider.

on the ozark trail - Kleipzig Mill and Rocky Creek

Mike Kavanagh showing MFTRanch Horse Versatility class at the 2007 world show

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slightly elevated. The horse shall travel with a in putting on their annual Show and Celebration. forward rolling motion while on the correct lead, One year after that three barns were constructed.Tboth front and rear. The three-beat gait is The association, and the breed has continued to performed with a rocking motion, starting from the grow; the facility and association currently include outside rear foot, then to the inside rear-outside 130 acre showgrounds, with 17 - 50 stall barns. front combination, and then to the inside front foot. The main Show Arena, a Versatility Arena, and two The head should be at its lowest point when the warm up arenas. There are 334 full service RV sites inside front foot is on the ground. The canter is not and a restaurant. Today there are over 94,000 horses a fast moving gait, and the horse should appear registered and more than 8,000 members.relaxed and move freely.

In 1948 a group of 15 owners and breeders concerned with preserving the breed secured a charter and created the first stud book. The association and breed continued to grow at a good rate, but in 1955 the Secretary's home burned and with it the stud book along with all of the association records. There was a lot of confusion, and of course discouragement, but the charter was kept going. Then in 1958 the association was reorganized with a larger capital and group of owner and breeders, and in 1959 the first Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Jubilee Celebration was held in Ava, Missouri with 14 classes.In 1976, the Association purchased land just outside of Ava, Missouri, to establish a showgrounds to use

performed in a square, stylish manner. The gait is to be accomplished with animation, overstriding the front track. There is to be reach in each stride, front and rear. A four beat gait is distinctly different from the fox trot which has a broken rhythm. When correctly performing the flat foot walk, you will hear a steady, equal four beat cadence produced by the hooves, the head shake will be more animated than in the fox trot, and the rider will be getting a smooth ride.

Fox Trot: The fox trot is a broken diagonal gait performed by walking in front and trotting behind, with reach in each stride. The front hoof of the diagonal pair Canter: strikes the ground just before the rear hoof, and one The canter is a three beat gait and shall be performed front hoof is on the ground at all times in a correct in a straight, collected manner with the head and tail foxtrot.The fox trot has a motion and rhythm that carries from the nose through the tail. The fox trot gait will be performed in a stylish collected manner by walking in front and trotting behind with striding reach, both front and rear. There should not be excessive animation, nor should there be climbing or exaggerated knee motion in the front legs. The back feet will exhibit a sliding action resulting from the horse breaking at the hocks. The horse will disfigure or overstep his track, and shall travel straight on all four legs. The head will be carried slightly elevated, with rhythmic motion in time with the movement of the rear feet. The tail will be carried naturally, and should emphasize the rhythm of the gait. The exceptional rhythm of the fox trotting horse begins at the tip of the nose with the characteristic headshake and continues back through the ripple of the tail.

Flat Foot Walk: The flat foot walk shall be a flat, four beat gait Riders and horses display their best form during English Pleasure class competition at the 2010 Spring

Show and Futurity competition of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association in Ava, Missouri

Sensation’s Mr. Jim performs a fox trot gait - rider Wesley Worsham of Tulsa, OK

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slightly elevated. The horse shall travel with a in putting on their annual Show and Celebration. forward rolling motion while on the correct lead, One year after that three barns were constructed.Tboth front and rear. The three-beat gait is The association, and the breed has continued to performed with a rocking motion, starting from the grow; the facility and association currently include outside rear foot, then to the inside rear-outside 130 acre showgrounds, with 17 - 50 stall barns. front combination, and then to the inside front foot. The main Show Arena, a Versatility Arena, and two The head should be at its lowest point when the warm up arenas. There are 334 full service RV sites inside front foot is on the ground. The canter is not and a restaurant. Today there are over 94,000 horses a fast moving gait, and the horse should appear registered and more than 8,000 members.relaxed and move freely.

In 1948 a group of 15 owners and breeders concerned with preserving the breed secured a charter and created the first stud book. The association and breed continued to grow at a good rate, but in 1955 the Secretary's home burned and with it the stud book along with all of the association records. There was a lot of confusion, and of course discouragement, but the charter was kept going. Then in 1958 the association was reorganized with a larger capital and group of owner and breeders, and in 1959 the first Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Jubilee Celebration was held in Ava, Missouri with 14 classes.In 1976, the Association purchased land just outside of Ava, Missouri, to establish a showgrounds to use

performed in a square, stylish manner. The gait is to be accomplished with animation, overstriding the front track. There is to be reach in each stride, front and rear. A four beat gait is distinctly different from the fox trot which has a broken rhythm. When correctly performing the flat foot walk, you will hear a steady, equal four beat cadence produced by the hooves, the head shake will be more animated than in the fox trot, and the rider will be getting a smooth ride.

Fox Trot: The fox trot is a broken diagonal gait performed by walking in front and trotting behind, with reach in each stride. The front hoof of the diagonal pair Canter: strikes the ground just before the rear hoof, and one The canter is a three beat gait and shall be performed front hoof is on the ground at all times in a correct in a straight, collected manner with the head and tail foxtrot.The fox trot has a motion and rhythm that carries from the nose through the tail. The fox trot gait will be performed in a stylish collected manner by walking in front and trotting behind with striding reach, both front and rear. There should not be excessive animation, nor should there be climbing or exaggerated knee motion in the front legs. The back feet will exhibit a sliding action resulting from the horse breaking at the hocks. The horse will disfigure or overstep his track, and shall travel straight on all four legs. The head will be carried slightly elevated, with rhythmic motion in time with the movement of the rear feet. The tail will be carried naturally, and should emphasize the rhythm of the gait. The exceptional rhythm of the fox trotting horse begins at the tip of the nose with the characteristic headshake and continues back through the ripple of the tail.

Flat Foot Walk: The flat foot walk shall be a flat, four beat gait Riders and horses display their best form during English Pleasure class competition at the 2010 Spring

Show and Futurity competition of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association in Ava, Missouri

Sensation’s Mr. Jim performs a fox trot gait - rider Wesley Worsham of Tulsa, OK

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itself. Here your counter of the shoulder-in, the head is going shoulders should be going towards the wall. Everything is the same, including with the direction of the the travel on three tracks. The riders shoulders horses’ shoulders, the should be with the horses’ with the rider’s head outside shoulder ahead of looking straight ahead. the inside. The rider’s head should be focused on All this shoulder and head positioning may seem to the direction you are some rather strange but realize that these parts are going, in this case straight connected to the rest of your body. Try this: stand ahead. Don’t over-bend on the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart. your horse’s head, that’s a Now twist your torso at your waist to the right, common mistake. allow your legs to relax and go where they want.

You’ll find that your left leg moves forward and to the right, your left leg moves back and to the left. Think about that same twisting movement on the horse, pressuring the rib and the shoulders. That’s

The counter shoulder-in riding with your body and letting your reins will most likely be a bit supplement!easier for the beginner since you can use the fence line as an aid, although in theory you shouldn’t. As the name implies this exercise is the

Sharon in Manitoba asks: These two syllables together, in that order make a word, or a command which the horse follows. You

Why is lateral work important, and what are the can see these are individual syllables if you reverse best beginner lateral exercises to work with on with the order and instead say “get-tar”. That is, if I go my gaited horse.. down the same line and bend the horse with my rein

first (get) and then use my inside leg pressure (tar) Excellent question. Lateral work, as defined in the horse will actually do a shoulder-in (I am super-dressage, is any work where the horse is moving simplifying here). The same two syllables in a forward and sideways at the same time. The idea in different order will lateral work is to have the horse work more “under make a different itself”, that is, working with it’s hind end more command, just as we towards it’s centerline. This position improves the find in any language. horses’ ability to build and retain self carriage and The concept that these thus will improve strength, straightness, impulsion, pressures, in different collection, aid in suppleness and help to improve areas on the horse are lightness. syllables allow a rider to

build a whole The lateral movements are the shoulder-in, the “vocabulary”. counter shoulder-in, travers, renvers and half-pass. The first thing to understand about the lateral The shoulder-in and movements is that these are more advanced and counter shoulder-in are your horse must first understand and respond to probably the most basic your leg, seat and hands. It should be relaxed in the of the lateral movements bit and responsive to your touch. Asking a horse to for the beginner. do these movements without covering these bases They are however, a bit covered first will make a poor and frustrating more complicated than experience for both horse and rider. my description above.

These are also When I teach students I some of the most introduce them to the idea useful since they that we are really directly aid in communicating to the getting the inside horse in a language. This and outside hind language is mostly made legs of the horse up of syllables and towards the accents. For example, centerline and riding on a straight line I helps to control want to do a reverse of one of the two direction with my horse, a parts of the horse you can “move”. simple 180 degree turn. I will first use my inside leg In the shoulder-in, the hind legs will move to aid in getting the bend I forward along the line of travel while the front desire and then my rein to legs will move laterally, with the inside supplement the rest of the foreleg crossing in front of the outside foreleg turn. I can say this is a (outside being towards the wall). two syllable word. In this The horse will be moving on three tracks. case I can use the word One track is the outside hind, the second is the “target”. The “tar” inside hind and outside foreleg and the third is represents the pressure of the inside foreleg. This is how this exercise the inside leg and the “get” aids in collection, in that you are specifically is the rein. asking the horse to bring the inside hind under

with Jamie Drizin

click on the video image below to view Jamie demonstrating these two maneuvers for Gaited Canada!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDrQXKpnyZk

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itself. Here your counter of the shoulder-in, the head is going shoulders should be going towards the wall. Everything is the same, including with the direction of the the travel on three tracks. The riders shoulders horses’ shoulders, the should be with the horses’ with the rider’s head outside shoulder ahead of looking straight ahead. the inside. The rider’s head should be focused on All this shoulder and head positioning may seem to the direction you are some rather strange but realize that these parts are going, in this case straight connected to the rest of your body. Try this: stand ahead. Don’t over-bend on the ground with your feet shoulder-width apart. your horse’s head, that’s a Now twist your torso at your waist to the right, common mistake. allow your legs to relax and go where they want.

You’ll find that your left leg moves forward and to the right, your left leg moves back and to the left. Think about that same twisting movement on the horse, pressuring the rib and the shoulders. That’s

The counter shoulder-in riding with your body and letting your reins will most likely be a bit supplement!easier for the beginner since you can use the fence line as an aid, although in theory you shouldn’t. As the name implies this exercise is the

Sharon in Manitoba asks: These two syllables together, in that order make a word, or a command which the horse follows. You

Why is lateral work important, and what are the can see these are individual syllables if you reverse best beginner lateral exercises to work with on with the order and instead say “get-tar”. That is, if I go my gaited horse.. down the same line and bend the horse with my rein

first (get) and then use my inside leg pressure (tar) Excellent question. Lateral work, as defined in the horse will actually do a shoulder-in (I am super-dressage, is any work where the horse is moving simplifying here). The same two syllables in a forward and sideways at the same time. The idea in different order will lateral work is to have the horse work more “under make a different itself”, that is, working with it’s hind end more command, just as we towards it’s centerline. This position improves the find in any language. horses’ ability to build and retain self carriage and The concept that these thus will improve strength, straightness, impulsion, pressures, in different collection, aid in suppleness and help to improve areas on the horse are lightness. syllables allow a rider to

build a whole The lateral movements are the shoulder-in, the “vocabulary”. counter shoulder-in, travers, renvers and half-pass. The first thing to understand about the lateral The shoulder-in and movements is that these are more advanced and counter shoulder-in are your horse must first understand and respond to probably the most basic your leg, seat and hands. It should be relaxed in the of the lateral movements bit and responsive to your touch. Asking a horse to for the beginner. do these movements without covering these bases They are however, a bit covered first will make a poor and frustrating more complicated than experience for both horse and rider. my description above.

These are also When I teach students I some of the most introduce them to the idea useful since they that we are really directly aid in communicating to the getting the inside horse in a language. This and outside hind language is mostly made legs of the horse up of syllables and towards the accents. For example, centerline and riding on a straight line I helps to control want to do a reverse of one of the two direction with my horse, a parts of the horse you can “move”. simple 180 degree turn. I will first use my inside leg In the shoulder-in, the hind legs will move to aid in getting the bend I forward along the line of travel while the front desire and then my rein to legs will move laterally, with the inside supplement the rest of the foreleg crossing in front of the outside foreleg turn. I can say this is a (outside being towards the wall). two syllable word. In this The horse will be moving on three tracks. case I can use the word One track is the outside hind, the second is the “target”. The “tar” inside hind and outside foreleg and the third is represents the pressure of the inside foreleg. This is how this exercise the inside leg and the “get” aids in collection, in that you are specifically is the rein. asking the horse to bring the inside hind under

with Jamie Drizin

click on the video image below to view Jamie demonstrating these two maneuvers for Gaited Canada!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDrQXKpnyZk

6 7

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editor@gaited.ca

practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense

Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training

Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration

Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email info@pintopaso.com

Now you have access to a professional farrier!

Gaited Canada is pleased to announce that Bob Goudreault is available to answer your questions concerning hoof health, trimming and shoeing.

A graduate of the Olds College Farrier Science program and farrier for over 25 years, Bob has experience in many aspects of the horse world. From the racing horses, polo horses, performance horses, ranch horses and gaited horses.

Submit your questions to editor@gaited.ca

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NEW!!

Gaited Canada Subscriptions

Digital magazine on CD delivered to your door.view magazine on your computerNo internet connection required to$35.00 shipping included

Full color, full glossprinted magazine delivered to your door.Print issues available 2 weeks afterdigital online issues.$55.00 shipping included

Paypal and credit cards acceptedemail for invoiceand payment instructions

editor@gaited.ca

practicality: noun Definition: concern with actual use Synonyms: common sense, horse sense

Introduction to gaitThe mechanics of gaitConformation of gaitShow gait vs trail gaitSuppling to improve gaitBits and head gearTrimming and shoeing for natural angles and smooth gaitTrail and obstacle training

Combining natural horsemanship and traditional breed training methods, Stefanie forms a connection built on confidence and cooperation, developing a safe, sane and sound pleasurehorse. Throughout the process of building skills and confidence, Stefanie works on defining and honing the natural gait of each horse. Understanding the mechanics of gait, the individual horse's ability, conformation and genetics are all taken in to consideration

Trademark FarmsDarden, TN 38328toll free 1-877-801-7276 cell 731-845-5752 email info@pintopaso.com

Now you have access to a professional farrier!

Gaited Canada is pleased to announce that Bob Goudreault is available to answer your questions concerning hoof health, trimming and shoeing.

A graduate of the Olds College Farrier Science program and farrier for over 25 years, Bob has experience in many aspects of the horse world. From the racing horses, polo horses, performance horses, ranch horses and gaited horses.

Submit your questions to editor@gaited.ca

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my stepdaughter) kept saying, “Yes, you can. Just decide that you’re going to do it and do it!” So, my next email to Jane was, “Ok, I’m in. How do I start?” Many times over the next weeks my courage waned and I was tempted to email and decline. Each time I was about to do that I’d get an email from Jane telling me how happy they were to have found me, or how thrilled she was to have Wild Pink Yonder expanding in just their

In 2009, while still grieving over the loss of my first year! Then I found out Jane was writing to stepdaughter to breast cancer, I stumbled across an me from the hospital! She had had an horrendous interesting website about an incredible horseback accident while conditioning her team of ride across Alberta: 400 miles in 22 days. It was Norwegian Fjord horses for the ride and would be Jane Hurl’s Wild Pink Yonder. To this day I can’t spending three months in a rehab hospital with 5 remember how I found it; I like to think of it as broken bones in her spine, 3 breaks in her right divine intervention. hip and a broken left leg! She was in a full body To me, this was a Godsend, a way to honour my cast and only allowed out of bed if they shifted stepdaughter, help fight this dreadful disease -- and her from the bed into a wheelchair and this the bonus was that I could do it while enjoying my favourite pastime, horseback riding. I knew getting my horse to Alberta was impossible so I sent off an email to Jane asking if she’d consider bringing her Wild Pink trail ride to Manitoba. Quick as a wink I got back a reply saying yes, it could be done. And then this woman went on about how we could do it, and the work we would have to do. You get the picture. Apparently she’d mistaken my interest in riding for an interest in organizing! I am not a leader; I’m the woman was already planning the next year’s ride! poster child for follower! Never organized a thing There was no way I could back out after learning in my life and never wanted to. Love being in the that! background. No lime light for me! Well, here was This has been, and continues to be, a very scary this woman I’d never met telling me that she’d journey for me. I’ve done so many things that I bring Wild Pink Yonder to Manitoba if I’d do the would never have dreamed I could ever do. work. *gulp* Camping on a mountaintop in Alberta! Yikes, there Over the next few hours I couldn’t get my mind off are bears out there! Oh, and driving through “the ride”. My thoughts started drifting to, “Could I Calgary! Are you kidding me? Did I really do that? do this?” and a little voice (I like to attribute this to Yes, I did! A year and a half later, here we are, in

the midst of plans and meetings and all the word to describe how elated I would be.excitement of bringing Wild Pink Yonder to Come with me. Join Jane, Rusty and me on the ride Manitoba. Now my challenge is calling total of a lifetime here in Manitoba -- a ride to end breast strangers on the phone and asking them to find cancer forever. You don’t have to come for the space in their towns for up to 30 horses, 40 people whole thing. You can ride for a day, a weekend or a and all their vehicles. Oh, and we’d like you to feed week -- or you can follow my lead. Throw caution us and our horses -- not one but two meals, plus to the wind and join me for the whole, glorious 22 pack a lunch for us, please! This wall-flower is now days! going to meetings to get towns excited about raising Wild Pink Yonder (Manitoba). money for breast cancer research, planning parades It’s going to be legendary.in our honour and, quite literally, turning their towns pink in an effort to win a music concert (that I have to find and hire). This shrinking violet is asking small businesses and huge corporations for their hard earned money! Each step makes me prouder of myself than I’ve ever been before. Imagine, nine months from now I will be sitting on my horse leading a group of people on an unforgettable ride through Manitoba and maybe, just maybe, the money we raise will provide the funding needed to discover a cure for breast cancer. You never know, and wouldn’t it be ... be ... I can’t even think of a

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my stepdaughter) kept saying, “Yes, you can. Just decide that you’re going to do it and do it!” So, my next email to Jane was, “Ok, I’m in. How do I start?” Many times over the next weeks my courage waned and I was tempted to email and decline. Each time I was about to do that I’d get an email from Jane telling me how happy they were to have found me, or how thrilled she was to have Wild Pink Yonder expanding in just their

In 2009, while still grieving over the loss of my first year! Then I found out Jane was writing to stepdaughter to breast cancer, I stumbled across an me from the hospital! She had had an horrendous interesting website about an incredible horseback accident while conditioning her team of ride across Alberta: 400 miles in 22 days. It was Norwegian Fjord horses for the ride and would be Jane Hurl’s Wild Pink Yonder. To this day I can’t spending three months in a rehab hospital with 5 remember how I found it; I like to think of it as broken bones in her spine, 3 breaks in her right divine intervention. hip and a broken left leg! She was in a full body To me, this was a Godsend, a way to honour my cast and only allowed out of bed if they shifted stepdaughter, help fight this dreadful disease -- and her from the bed into a wheelchair and this the bonus was that I could do it while enjoying my favourite pastime, horseback riding. I knew getting my horse to Alberta was impossible so I sent off an email to Jane asking if she’d consider bringing her Wild Pink trail ride to Manitoba. Quick as a wink I got back a reply saying yes, it could be done. And then this woman went on about how we could do it, and the work we would have to do. You get the picture. Apparently she’d mistaken my interest in riding for an interest in organizing! I am not a leader; I’m the woman was already planning the next year’s ride! poster child for follower! Never organized a thing There was no way I could back out after learning in my life and never wanted to. Love being in the that! background. No lime light for me! Well, here was This has been, and continues to be, a very scary this woman I’d never met telling me that she’d journey for me. I’ve done so many things that I bring Wild Pink Yonder to Manitoba if I’d do the would never have dreamed I could ever do. work. *gulp* Camping on a mountaintop in Alberta! Yikes, there Over the next few hours I couldn’t get my mind off are bears out there! Oh, and driving through “the ride”. My thoughts started drifting to, “Could I Calgary! Are you kidding me? Did I really do that? do this?” and a little voice (I like to attribute this to Yes, I did! A year and a half later, here we are, in

the midst of plans and meetings and all the word to describe how elated I would be.excitement of bringing Wild Pink Yonder to Come with me. Join Jane, Rusty and me on the ride Manitoba. Now my challenge is calling total of a lifetime here in Manitoba -- a ride to end breast strangers on the phone and asking them to find cancer forever. You don’t have to come for the space in their towns for up to 30 horses, 40 people whole thing. You can ride for a day, a weekend or a and all their vehicles. Oh, and we’d like you to feed week -- or you can follow my lead. Throw caution us and our horses -- not one but two meals, plus to the wind and join me for the whole, glorious 22 pack a lunch for us, please! This wall-flower is now days! going to meetings to get towns excited about raising Wild Pink Yonder (Manitoba). money for breast cancer research, planning parades It’s going to be legendary.in our honour and, quite literally, turning their towns pink in an effort to win a music concert (that I have to find and hire). This shrinking violet is asking small businesses and huge corporations for their hard earned money! Each step makes me prouder of myself than I’ve ever been before. Imagine, nine months from now I will be sitting on my horse leading a group of people on an unforgettable ride through Manitoba and maybe, just maybe, the money we raise will provide the funding needed to discover a cure for breast cancer. You never know, and wouldn’t it be ... be ... I can’t even think of a

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You can find the word “extreme” proceeding any National competitions are of course more number of equine activities these days. Most of demanding than some local and regional events. these events are based on obstacles, maneuvers, and The opportunity to improve and participate at higher time limits and are “judged”. Most incorporate levels of competition are available in many natural horsemanship and competition in a more organizations.casual atmosphere than breed shows or breed based disciplines. These events are open to all ages and levels of riders and any breed of horse at all stages of training.

From Extreme Cowboy Races, to arena obstacle challenges and everything in between, these events are represented by local, regional and national associations and clubs across North America.

So how extreme is EXTREME? This is very subjective, with events often based on the level the participants are comfortable with.

What type of obstacles will I encounter?Each club or association has a long list of obstacles that you may encounter at any event; bridges, water crossings, gate opening, jumps, hill climbs, object drags and scary curtains of ropes, tarps or vines are common in many competitions.

What kind of maneuvers will I encounter?You may be asked to have your horse perform a turn on the forehand or haunches, side pass,

directional backing, trot (intermediate gait) or way of equipment and do not require judges to be serpentine to name a few standard maneuvers. highly trained and certified. General horsemanship

knowledge is normally all that is required to judge obstacle and maneuver negotiation.

If you think this is a sport for you, check out some of the national associations and see if there is a region with events close to you - if not, maybe the local horse club could host sanctioned events!

What are some of the benefits of joining a club or association?These events are great for the whole family, generally offering multiple divisions for age or experience of rider. It is a great way to get out and participate in an equine event that is open to such a wide variety of participants.National organizations (and their respective regions) offer high point awards, cash prizes, and Extreme Cowboy Association.titles that are not only fun and exciting to win, but Extreme is part of the original name used for the can increase the value of your horse (lifetime point first televised event. The word, "Extreme" also awards for horses). Placing well in competitions acknowledges that our event is directly associated may increase your farm’s (and training) reputation with Craig Cameron who originated the sport as we as well bring recognition to specific bloodlines know it and is founder of the Extreme Cowboy and/or breeding programs that have consistent Association. The vast majority of the obstacles that placings. you will encounter in a sanctioned EXCA event are As with any equine discipline, the more you things you will routinely encounter while on a trail practice and participate, the better you become. ride or daily work on a ranch.

If you don't have a club or association for these events in your area, you local saddle club can National Competitive Trail Horse Associationorganize one as a jackpot event or hold more than The founders of the Supreme Trail Challenge and one per year and have high point awards. Texas Trail Challenge merged in 2008 to form the They are easy to organize, require very little in the

www.extremecowboyassociation.com

David Thompson on Henry

Silent Poco Sunay, better known as Winston owners Mike and Stacey McCoy

performing a turn on the fore-hand (stepping out of the box is a score deduction

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You can find the word “extreme” proceeding any National competitions are of course more number of equine activities these days. Most of demanding than some local and regional events. these events are based on obstacles, maneuvers, and The opportunity to improve and participate at higher time limits and are “judged”. Most incorporate levels of competition are available in many natural horsemanship and competition in a more organizations.casual atmosphere than breed shows or breed based disciplines. These events are open to all ages and levels of riders and any breed of horse at all stages of training.

From Extreme Cowboy Races, to arena obstacle challenges and everything in between, these events are represented by local, regional and national associations and clubs across North America.

So how extreme is EXTREME? This is very subjective, with events often based on the level the participants are comfortable with.

What type of obstacles will I encounter?Each club or association has a long list of obstacles that you may encounter at any event; bridges, water crossings, gate opening, jumps, hill climbs, object drags and scary curtains of ropes, tarps or vines are common in many competitions.

What kind of maneuvers will I encounter?You may be asked to have your horse perform a turn on the forehand or haunches, side pass,

directional backing, trot (intermediate gait) or way of equipment and do not require judges to be serpentine to name a few standard maneuvers. highly trained and certified. General horsemanship

knowledge is normally all that is required to judge obstacle and maneuver negotiation.

If you think this is a sport for you, check out some of the national associations and see if there is a region with events close to you - if not, maybe the local horse club could host sanctioned events!

What are some of the benefits of joining a club or association?These events are great for the whole family, generally offering multiple divisions for age or experience of rider. It is a great way to get out and participate in an equine event that is open to such a wide variety of participants.National organizations (and their respective regions) offer high point awards, cash prizes, and Extreme Cowboy Association.titles that are not only fun and exciting to win, but Extreme is part of the original name used for the can increase the value of your horse (lifetime point first televised event. The word, "Extreme" also awards for horses). Placing well in competitions acknowledges that our event is directly associated may increase your farm’s (and training) reputation with Craig Cameron who originated the sport as we as well bring recognition to specific bloodlines know it and is founder of the Extreme Cowboy and/or breeding programs that have consistent Association. The vast majority of the obstacles that placings. you will encounter in a sanctioned EXCA event are As with any equine discipline, the more you things you will routinely encounter while on a trail practice and participate, the better you become. ride or daily work on a ranch.

If you don't have a club or association for these events in your area, you local saddle club can National Competitive Trail Horse Associationorganize one as a jackpot event or hold more than The founders of the Supreme Trail Challenge and one per year and have high point awards. Texas Trail Challenge merged in 2008 to form the They are easy to organize, require very little in the

www.extremecowboyassociation.com

David Thompson on Henry

Silent Poco Sunay, better known as Winston owners Mike and Stacey McCoy

performing a turn on the fore-hand (stepping out of the box is a score deduction

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National Competitive Trail Horse Association to be American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc.the sanctioning and record keeping organization for 6 miles 6 obstacles 6 judgesSTC and TTC rides. As most NCTHA members Our mission... also compete in endurance and other competitive To create an enjoyable venue showcasing the trail venues, wonderful attributes of the great American trail

horse and granting them the recognition they so richly deserve.

Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Assoc. To create a registry open to all breeds and a point While Endurance rides in all area of Canada and the designation system which will stay with each horse United States are sanctioned by the American for its lifetime, thereby adding to their value and Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), competitive distinction.trail is most often sanctioned and governed by there To create and enable humane treatment options for various national and provincial organizations such horses in need.as OCTRA. A competitive trail ride is shorter than an endurance ride, they are usually 25 to 40 miles and multi-day NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference)rides can amount to over a 100 miles in 3 days. a sport that partners horse and rider as a team. Competitive trail is more strategic in some ways Competitors find that the sport is not only fun for compared to Endurance – you must ride within a the rider, but for most horses as well. Both minimum and maximum time – It is the best thoroughly enjoy riding new trails, looking forward conditioned horse ‘fit to continue’ that wins not to what is around the next bend, enjoying new necessarily the fastest. scenery, and new tasty trail-side snacks. Camp is a

cozy neighborhood filled with people who find it perfectly natural to constantly talk about horses. You will find that experienced competitors are extremely willing to give newbies tips and point out things that could help them on the ride.

American Trail Trial-Horsemen's Association (ATTA) is an association that promotes the sports of horseback trail riding and trail trial riding and provides education, recognition and awards programs for riders and horses. ATTA IS THE ORIGINAL NATIONAL TRAIL TRIALS ASSOCIATION. Trial trial rides traditionally include trail obstacles for novice, intermediate, and advanced horseback riders and horses and also include noncompetative riders. Non-members are welcome on all ATTA trail trial rides.

The British Columbia Competitive Trail Riders Associations ( BCCTRA) promotes and enhances the sport of competitive trail riding within British Columbia by providing education, training and competition for all levels of equestrians. Although a competitive trail riding (CTR) is not a race, both the timing and pacing of your horse is crucial to succeeding in these events.

www.supremetrailchallenge.com

www.actha.us

www.octra.on.ca

www.natrc.org

www.attatrailtrials.com

www.bcctra.caKhamaal, at the Double Horn Race in Bluff Dale, Texas

Artworks Paso Finos________

info@artworkspasofinos.comwww.artworkspasofinos.com

ral u Gta aitN e dy Hkcu ot rn se esK bred for characteristics & qualities of the foundation horses of the foothills of KY

Smooth GentleVersatile

Brought to you by contemporary equinewe specialize in importing finished, trail read, Kentucky Natural Gaited Horses from reputable and experienced breeders and trainers.

Contemporary Equinewww.contemporaryequine.info contemporaryequine@gmail.com

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National Competitive Trail Horse Association to be American Competitive Trail Horse Assoc.the sanctioning and record keeping organization for 6 miles 6 obstacles 6 judgesSTC and TTC rides. As most NCTHA members Our mission... also compete in endurance and other competitive To create an enjoyable venue showcasing the trail venues, wonderful attributes of the great American trail

horse and granting them the recognition they so richly deserve.

Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Assoc. To create a registry open to all breeds and a point While Endurance rides in all area of Canada and the designation system which will stay with each horse United States are sanctioned by the American for its lifetime, thereby adding to their value and Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), competitive distinction.trail is most often sanctioned and governed by there To create and enable humane treatment options for various national and provincial organizations such horses in need.as OCTRA. A competitive trail ride is shorter than an endurance ride, they are usually 25 to 40 miles and multi-day NATRC (North American Trail Ride Conference)rides can amount to over a 100 miles in 3 days. a sport that partners horse and rider as a team. Competitive trail is more strategic in some ways Competitors find that the sport is not only fun for compared to Endurance – you must ride within a the rider, but for most horses as well. Both minimum and maximum time – It is the best thoroughly enjoy riding new trails, looking forward conditioned horse ‘fit to continue’ that wins not to what is around the next bend, enjoying new necessarily the fastest. scenery, and new tasty trail-side snacks. Camp is a

cozy neighborhood filled with people who find it perfectly natural to constantly talk about horses. You will find that experienced competitors are extremely willing to give newbies tips and point out things that could help them on the ride.

American Trail Trial-Horsemen's Association (ATTA) is an association that promotes the sports of horseback trail riding and trail trial riding and provides education, recognition and awards programs for riders and horses. ATTA IS THE ORIGINAL NATIONAL TRAIL TRIALS ASSOCIATION. Trial trial rides traditionally include trail obstacles for novice, intermediate, and advanced horseback riders and horses and also include noncompetative riders. Non-members are welcome on all ATTA trail trial rides.

The British Columbia Competitive Trail Riders Associations ( BCCTRA) promotes and enhances the sport of competitive trail riding within British Columbia by providing education, training and competition for all levels of equestrians. Although a competitive trail riding (CTR) is not a race, both the timing and pacing of your horse is crucial to succeeding in these events.

www.supremetrailchallenge.com

www.actha.us

www.octra.on.ca

www.natrc.org

www.attatrailtrials.com

www.bcctra.caKhamaal, at the Double Horn Race in Bluff Dale, Texas

Artworks Paso Finos________

info@artworkspasofinos.comwww.artworkspasofinos.com

ral u Gta aitN e dy Hkcu ot rn se esK bred for characteristics & qualities of the foundation horses of the foothills of KY

Smooth GentleVersatile

Brought to you by contemporary equinewe specialize in importing finished, trail read, Kentucky Natural Gaited Horses from reputable and experienced breeders and trainers.

Contemporary Equinewww.contemporaryequine.info contemporaryequine@gmail.com

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ankle. If the zipper was at the back of my leg I don't think it would have happened. My feet still got cold when it was around -20. Toe warmers made a big difference and kept my feet warm.

I received a replacement pair of boots that are a different style. I haven't noticed much difference between the two. These boots were much easier to break in. The zipper is on the back of my leg. The seem to work about the same at the different temperatures. I still like to wear toe warmers on the cold days.

Mountain Horse Active Winter High Rider The Active Winter Rider features a warm and cozy Nicolefaux fur lining and is destined to become one of our best-selling winter riding boots!Sleek and sturdy, the Active will keep your feet warm and comfortable, even in the harshest conditions. The faux leather foot part is 100% Waterproof and has been tested to withstand One Million Flexes in -10°C weather.

• Rugged Duralon™ upper resists wear and tear• HYDRO-TX™ membrane for waterproof protection up to the bottom of the zipper• Thermal insulating faux fur lining keeps legs and feet warm• Strong and durable side-fitted YKK® zipper• Durable elastic side gusset for a sleek & customized fit through the calf• Reflective inserts on back counter for improved nighttime visibility• Removable, ergonomically designed EVA insole with soft Nylex lining• Built-in steel shank for improved stability while walking or riding• Dirt-shedding tread with enhanced grip zones for added security on the ground & in the irons• Shock-absorbing IPS system in heel for all-day comfort

Ladies Sizes: 6-10Regular or Wide CalfBlack only. 150439...$219.95

Overall the boots worked well. I liked that the zipper was more to the side of my leg not on the back. It was much easier to zip them up. That being said I think the zipper on the side caused a problem. The zipper ended up breaking at my

Ariat® Women’s Bromont Tall H2O InsulatedStyle# 10004059MSRP $279.95 (US dollars)Description: Traditional field boot styling without the excess bulk - ideal for competition during inclement weather.Product details:·Waterproof full grain leather ·Waterproof membrane ·Primaloft® insulation ·Dri-lex® plaid lining ·Full length back zipper ·Stretch leather back panel ·Traditional filed boot styling ·Duratread™ outsole

So, here we are, with any luck, suffering through that final vestiges of winter and I must say that I really love my boots - still getting compliments! They have held up to the worst that old man winter had to offer and my feet remained comfy and warm throughout. By January and February most of my riding was indoors with the odd hack through the snow however, if it was not too cold to ride, the boots did their job and kept my feet warm and dry. The best part, they have actually become more comfortable with use and certainly easier to walk in. The zipper is still working smoothly and with a good cleaning they are ready for a show. I especially like the feel I get through the suede insert on the inside of the calf, great for giving aids to the even the most sensitive horse. Soon, I will be putting them away in lieu of my summer boots but they are certainly ready for another few winters and have obviously been built to last. I would definitely recommend these boots to my clients that ride throughout the winter months.Val

Our readers review 3 styles of winter riding boots over the next 3 issues of Gaited Canada

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ankle. If the zipper was at the back of my leg I don't think it would have happened. My feet still got cold when it was around -20. Toe warmers made a big difference and kept my feet warm.

I received a replacement pair of boots that are a different style. I haven't noticed much difference between the two. These boots were much easier to break in. The zipper is on the back of my leg. The seem to work about the same at the different temperatures. I still like to wear toe warmers on the cold days.

Mountain Horse Active Winter High Rider The Active Winter Rider features a warm and cozy Nicolefaux fur lining and is destined to become one of our best-selling winter riding boots!Sleek and sturdy, the Active will keep your feet warm and comfortable, even in the harshest conditions. The faux leather foot part is 100% Waterproof and has been tested to withstand One Million Flexes in -10°C weather.

• Rugged Duralon™ upper resists wear and tear• HYDRO-TX™ membrane for waterproof protection up to the bottom of the zipper• Thermal insulating faux fur lining keeps legs and feet warm• Strong and durable side-fitted YKK® zipper• Durable elastic side gusset for a sleek & customized fit through the calf• Reflective inserts on back counter for improved nighttime visibility• Removable, ergonomically designed EVA insole with soft Nylex lining• Built-in steel shank for improved stability while walking or riding• Dirt-shedding tread with enhanced grip zones for added security on the ground & in the irons• Shock-absorbing IPS system in heel for all-day comfort

Ladies Sizes: 6-10Regular or Wide CalfBlack only. 150439...$219.95

Overall the boots worked well. I liked that the zipper was more to the side of my leg not on the back. It was much easier to zip them up. That being said I think the zipper on the side caused a problem. The zipper ended up breaking at my

Ariat® Women’s Bromont Tall H2O InsulatedStyle# 10004059MSRP $279.95 (US dollars)Description: Traditional field boot styling without the excess bulk - ideal for competition during inclement weather.Product details:·Waterproof full grain leather ·Waterproof membrane ·Primaloft® insulation ·Dri-lex® plaid lining ·Full length back zipper ·Stretch leather back panel ·Traditional filed boot styling ·Duratread™ outsole

So, here we are, with any luck, suffering through that final vestiges of winter and I must say that I really love my boots - still getting compliments! They have held up to the worst that old man winter had to offer and my feet remained comfy and warm throughout. By January and February most of my riding was indoors with the odd hack through the snow however, if it was not too cold to ride, the boots did their job and kept my feet warm and dry. The best part, they have actually become more comfortable with use and certainly easier to walk in. The zipper is still working smoothly and with a good cleaning they are ready for a show. I especially like the feel I get through the suede insert on the inside of the calf, great for giving aids to the even the most sensitive horse. Soon, I will be putting them away in lieu of my summer boots but they are certainly ready for another few winters and have obviously been built to last. I would definitely recommend these boots to my clients that ride throughout the winter months.Val

Our readers review 3 styles of winter riding boots over the next 3 issues of Gaited Canada

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What is the difference between all the gaits that gaited horses can perform?

You've heard all kinds of names for gaits such as: running walk, pace, amble, stepping pace or pacey, saddle gait, rack, fox trot, tolt, fino, corto, largo..... to name a few.The answer may surprise you.The simple truth is that the only difference between all lateral, 4-beat gaits is the timing. There is really no such thing as “different” gaits. It is all the SAME footfall, just different timing and rhythm of the footfall.

Do you know what the footfall of a walk is? Trivia time!This goes for every horse on the planet. The true

I shared some of this answer in the previous issue walk is a lateral, independent 4-beat gait. So, one of Gaited Cananda. It is usually a matter of side goes and then the other.engagement of the hind quarters, or changing the Ex: Left hind, left front, right hind, right front.

Keep saying this over and over. When you ride, try frame of the horse's way of going. Perhaps slowing to feel which hoof is landing when and chant to the down, perhaps speeding up and perhaps a rhythm. Make sure you start counting from the rear. combination of all the above.Rear is #1 and #3. Fronts are #2 and #4.Answers on paper however are very general and Only one foot at a time is hitting the ground.every horse has a custom need.On a gaited horse, speed this footfall up and you

have a gait! It depends on whether you're riding for show or strictly for pleasure. For showing purposes you If your horse is not gaiting the way you like, it may would want to perform a gait according to what just be a matter of changing the rhythm or timing of that breed registry and/or class is looking for. So the footfall. The question is how do you change the you would need to get familiar with the breed/class timing?requirements.

I'll show you when I come up there for a clinic :) For pleasure purposes, I like to keep it simple and (Just kidding....no really, I'm thinking August??)allow the horse to be as natural as possible as long as the gait is smooth for you. By “allow”, I simply Of course, the horse has to make those step beats mean, to interfere with nature as little as possible. closer together when he speeds up from the walk. This is all a horse-by-horse case, of course. You If you 'walk-him-up-into' a gait from a big walk, he still use the same concepts whether you're showing can only go so fast with perfectly independent steps or not. It's just the ultimate goal that may be before he will want to trot so be careful with that. different for each case.On a pacey horse, that's the thing to do. But on a

trotty horse, it is the WRONG thing to do. On a trotty one, you have to ask him to go ahead and gait with a shorter stride right away, almost in place. Speed can come later with that one, once he's got the motor and muscle memory to keep it correct and consistent.

The freedom to get filthy and the pleasure of finding them clean and dry, ready for another jaunt into the goo, gunk and sludge of bad weather and dirty jobs.

A 100% waterproof four way stretch inner bootie reduces friction points while hand laid layers of waterproof natural rubber keep you absolutely dry and comfortable in the most uncomfortable of conditions. Bogs' slip-on perfect fit doesn't need breaking in and we static cold test all of our boots to ensure that you'll be warm and cozy even in sub-zero temperatures. The tread of the non-slip sole is designed to kick away dirt so that you always have excellent traction. Perforated insole provides shock absorption and vapor reduction.

FEATURING100% Waterproof Natural hand-lasted rubber over a four way stretch inner bootie Non-slip, non-marking and self-cleaning outsole Aegis anti-microbial odor protection insole Comfort rated from temperate to -40°F or sub-zero conditions$117.00 HEIGHT: 17in PRODUCT SIZES: 6-11

Karen Carter-Millerreplacement reviewer150 Mile House BC

all but the coldest of days in our area (central BC).

I own Quarter Horses, Kentucky Natural and Temperatures varied from +3 to -17 while I have

Saddlebreds. We are a full service training and had these boots. My work load, however does not

boarding facility with 45 horses in our care.change so they have been a welcome footwear

I spend approximately 9 hours with the horses each solution. I especially like the complete water proof

day.and dirt proof durability when dealing with mud and rain NO MORE wet feet (yay). The traction is

The boots are heavier than I had expected, making sufficient for mud, snow and ice and the soft top is

extra work of walking until I became conditioned to comfortable on my larger calf muscles.

wearing them. I found they didn't bend at the front The boots fit well in both english and western

of the ankle, the lack of flexibility added leg strain stirrups, but did diminish communication with the

for the first couple of weeks. Definitely a horse compared to a softer leather tall boot, but was

heavyweight boot.a small price to pay for riding warmth and comfort.

But that said, these boots kept my feet warm during I recommend these boots for wet winter conditions

lessons (standing for 3 or mor hours), chores (1.5 and cool to moderately cold temperatures.

hours twice daily) and riding (2+ hours per day) in

www.marciemorey.com

with Marcie Morey

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What is the difference between all the gaits that gaited horses can perform?

You've heard all kinds of names for gaits such as: running walk, pace, amble, stepping pace or pacey, saddle gait, rack, fox trot, tolt, fino, corto, largo..... to name a few.The answer may surprise you.The simple truth is that the only difference between all lateral, 4-beat gaits is the timing. There is really no such thing as “different” gaits. It is all the SAME footfall, just different timing and rhythm of the footfall.

Do you know what the footfall of a walk is? Trivia time!This goes for every horse on the planet. The true

I shared some of this answer in the previous issue walk is a lateral, independent 4-beat gait. So, one of Gaited Cananda. It is usually a matter of side goes and then the other.engagement of the hind quarters, or changing the Ex: Left hind, left front, right hind, right front.

Keep saying this over and over. When you ride, try frame of the horse's way of going. Perhaps slowing to feel which hoof is landing when and chant to the down, perhaps speeding up and perhaps a rhythm. Make sure you start counting from the rear. combination of all the above.Rear is #1 and #3. Fronts are #2 and #4.Answers on paper however are very general and Only one foot at a time is hitting the ground.every horse has a custom need.On a gaited horse, speed this footfall up and you

have a gait! It depends on whether you're riding for show or strictly for pleasure. For showing purposes you If your horse is not gaiting the way you like, it may would want to perform a gait according to what just be a matter of changing the rhythm or timing of that breed registry and/or class is looking for. So the footfall. The question is how do you change the you would need to get familiar with the breed/class timing?requirements.

I'll show you when I come up there for a clinic :) For pleasure purposes, I like to keep it simple and (Just kidding....no really, I'm thinking August??)allow the horse to be as natural as possible as long as the gait is smooth for you. By “allow”, I simply Of course, the horse has to make those step beats mean, to interfere with nature as little as possible. closer together when he speeds up from the walk. This is all a horse-by-horse case, of course. You If you 'walk-him-up-into' a gait from a big walk, he still use the same concepts whether you're showing can only go so fast with perfectly independent steps or not. It's just the ultimate goal that may be before he will want to trot so be careful with that. different for each case.On a pacey horse, that's the thing to do. But on a

trotty horse, it is the WRONG thing to do. On a trotty one, you have to ask him to go ahead and gait with a shorter stride right away, almost in place. Speed can come later with that one, once he's got the motor and muscle memory to keep it correct and consistent.

The freedom to get filthy and the pleasure of finding them clean and dry, ready for another jaunt into the goo, gunk and sludge of bad weather and dirty jobs.

A 100% waterproof four way stretch inner bootie reduces friction points while hand laid layers of waterproof natural rubber keep you absolutely dry and comfortable in the most uncomfortable of conditions. Bogs' slip-on perfect fit doesn't need breaking in and we static cold test all of our boots to ensure that you'll be warm and cozy even in sub-zero temperatures. The tread of the non-slip sole is designed to kick away dirt so that you always have excellent traction. Perforated insole provides shock absorption and vapor reduction.

FEATURING100% Waterproof Natural hand-lasted rubber over a four way stretch inner bootie Non-slip, non-marking and self-cleaning outsole Aegis anti-microbial odor protection insole Comfort rated from temperate to -40°F or sub-zero conditions$117.00 HEIGHT: 17in PRODUCT SIZES: 6-11

Karen Carter-Millerreplacement reviewer150 Mile House BC

all but the coldest of days in our area (central BC).

I own Quarter Horses, Kentucky Natural and Temperatures varied from +3 to -17 while I have

Saddlebreds. We are a full service training and had these boots. My work load, however does not

boarding facility with 45 horses in our care.change so they have been a welcome footwear

I spend approximately 9 hours with the horses each solution. I especially like the complete water proof

day.and dirt proof durability when dealing with mud and rain NO MORE wet feet (yay). The traction is

The boots are heavier than I had expected, making sufficient for mud, snow and ice and the soft top is

extra work of walking until I became conditioned to comfortable on my larger calf muscles.

wearing them. I found they didn't bend at the front The boots fit well in both english and western

of the ankle, the lack of flexibility added leg strain stirrups, but did diminish communication with the

for the first couple of weeks. Definitely a horse compared to a softer leather tall boot, but was

heavyweight boot.a small price to pay for riding warmth and comfort.

But that said, these boots kept my feet warm during I recommend these boots for wet winter conditions

lessons (standing for 3 or mor hours), chores (1.5 and cool to moderately cold temperatures.

hours twice daily) and riding (2+ hours per day) in

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there, it is enjoyable and a nice Recreation Area parking lot junction. spot for lunch on a sunny day. consists of a 20 vehicle parking The left fork or Warburton Trail The summit of Monument 83 area, 2 pit toilets and 3 hitching is a 6km loop trail ending at the stands above the timberline at rails. Tulameen horse camp. 1980 m and is the location of an Warburton horse camp is old 1920's B.C. Forest Service From the parking lot follow the located 3km from Snass View fire lookout station. This old west side of Snass Creek in a camp. lookout is open and offers northerly direction. At 2.5km Another 3km down the trail shelter when the weather is you will reach the turn off point brings you to the Tulameen poor. There is also a more for the Whatcom Trail to the horse camp.recent fire lookout on the east, and at 3.5km, from the Approximately 2km from camp American side of the border parking lot, you will arrive at the Tulameen River is crossed built by the U.S. Forest Service and the trail follows Hubbard in the 1960's. This is seldom Dry Lake. This lake fills only Creek for 6km where there is a used now as most fire spotting during spring freshet and dries very nice open meadow and is through aerial surveillance. up by early to mid July. From Hubbard Creek camp. One unusual feature of this area Four km east of the is the presence of a rock- horse camp is Paddy's covered grave. The carved Pond, which is also a wooden headstone bears the good source of water. inscription: "Pasayten Pete, From this point you can shot by L.E. Lael, 26.8.61". either turn north, and Mystery surrounds the grave: travel to Coalmont does it contain the body of a (approximately 30km), loyal horse, a drunken rum or continue east a runner, or a two-faced further 6km to Dick's prospector? Nobody knows for Cabin. The cabin is at sure! an elevation of 1900m. From Monument 83 the trail with lots of subalpine leaves the park, crosses the flowers and very international border and enters picturesque views.

Dry Lake it is a steady 12.5km the Pasayten Wilderness Area of From Dick's cabin you can climb following a valley to the United States. return the way you came or via Paradise Valley. If you look the Hope Pass Trail or high up on the mountainsides Dewdney Trail continue in an easterly direction you might be lucky to spot a Rating: moderate along Whipsaw Creek on a Grizzly Bear or Mountain Goat. Length: 36km one way logging road.As you near the top end of the Elevation Change: 1131 metrescanyon, water your horses, as Time: 14-16 hours hike or 2 there is limited water at Snass days by horsebackView Camp. At this Definitions:point you leave Manning Wilderness camp - unless Park and enters the otherwise noted includes toilet, Cascade Recreation fire ring and water; no horses Area. Snass View allowedwilderness camp is Horse camp - unless otherwise located at the Whatcom noted includes toilet, fire ring, Trail junction, which is water, hitching rail and grazingalso the west end of The trail commences at the Paradise Valley. From Cascade Recreation Area the Snass View camp the parking lot located 12 km east trail leaves in a north-of the west entrance to the park westerly direction going and ends at Dick's cabin on the 1km to yet another Whipsaw Road. The Cascade

Horseback Riding in EC Visitors are requested to carry Similkameen River. At this Manning Provincial Park. backpacking stoves and not point you can take a short side It doesn’t get much better than have open fires. Unless trip to Boyd's Meadow by this!! otherwise noted on the trail taking the left fork, or stay to Horses are allowed on description all horse camps your right and soon after designated trails only, but this include a toilet, fire ring, water, crossing the Similkameen River will not limit your riding hitching rail and grazing. the trail crosses the Chuwanten experience. The magnificent River. From this point keep to scenery, awesome trails and So what are we waiting for, lets the left at all branches. breath taking experiences all get to the trail information!! As you will immediately see the await you on the equestrian trail starts to climb as soon as designated trails. Monument 83 Trail you cross over the bridge. The The Park is so well managed, Rating: Moderate ascent is moderate and climbs with resources and information Length: 16 km one way steadily over the next 12 km. At that make your trail riding get Time: 5 hours 14 km the Centennial Trail away an amazing experience. Start of Trail: Monument 78/83 which goes to Cathedral Lakes

parking lot. cuts off to the left.Camping is available, and again From the parking lot the fire The last kilometre is more only in designated areas. The access road remains level for strenuous, but handled by Horse camps are available at the first 3 km. After crossing the horses with even light Dewdney and Hope Pass trails. first bridge, which spans the conditioning. Once you are

Forest Service fire lookout station

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there, it is enjoyable and a nice Recreation Area parking lot junction. spot for lunch on a sunny day. consists of a 20 vehicle parking The left fork or Warburton Trail The summit of Monument 83 area, 2 pit toilets and 3 hitching is a 6km loop trail ending at the stands above the timberline at rails. Tulameen horse camp. 1980 m and is the location of an Warburton horse camp is old 1920's B.C. Forest Service From the parking lot follow the located 3km from Snass View fire lookout station. This old west side of Snass Creek in a camp. lookout is open and offers northerly direction. At 2.5km Another 3km down the trail shelter when the weather is you will reach the turn off point brings you to the Tulameen poor. There is also a more for the Whatcom Trail to the horse camp.recent fire lookout on the east, and at 3.5km, from the Approximately 2km from camp American side of the border parking lot, you will arrive at the Tulameen River is crossed built by the U.S. Forest Service and the trail follows Hubbard in the 1960's. This is seldom Dry Lake. This lake fills only Creek for 6km where there is a used now as most fire spotting during spring freshet and dries very nice open meadow and is through aerial surveillance. up by early to mid July. From Hubbard Creek camp. One unusual feature of this area Four km east of the is the presence of a rock- horse camp is Paddy's covered grave. The carved Pond, which is also a wooden headstone bears the good source of water. inscription: "Pasayten Pete, From this point you can shot by L.E. Lael, 26.8.61". either turn north, and Mystery surrounds the grave: travel to Coalmont does it contain the body of a (approximately 30km), loyal horse, a drunken rum or continue east a runner, or a two-faced further 6km to Dick's prospector? Nobody knows for Cabin. The cabin is at sure! an elevation of 1900m. From Monument 83 the trail with lots of subalpine leaves the park, crosses the flowers and very international border and enters picturesque views.

Dry Lake it is a steady 12.5km the Pasayten Wilderness Area of From Dick's cabin you can climb following a valley to the United States. return the way you came or via Paradise Valley. If you look the Hope Pass Trail or high up on the mountainsides Dewdney Trail continue in an easterly direction you might be lucky to spot a Rating: moderate along Whipsaw Creek on a Grizzly Bear or Mountain Goat. Length: 36km one way logging road.As you near the top end of the Elevation Change: 1131 metrescanyon, water your horses, as Time: 14-16 hours hike or 2 there is limited water at Snass days by horsebackView Camp. At this Definitions:point you leave Manning Wilderness camp - unless Park and enters the otherwise noted includes toilet, Cascade Recreation fire ring and water; no horses Area. Snass View allowedwilderness camp is Horse camp - unless otherwise located at the Whatcom noted includes toilet, fire ring, Trail junction, which is water, hitching rail and grazingalso the west end of The trail commences at the Paradise Valley. From Cascade Recreation Area the Snass View camp the parking lot located 12 km east trail leaves in a north-of the west entrance to the park westerly direction going and ends at Dick's cabin on the 1km to yet another Whipsaw Road. The Cascade

Horseback Riding in EC Visitors are requested to carry Similkameen River. At this Manning Provincial Park. backpacking stoves and not point you can take a short side It doesn’t get much better than have open fires. Unless trip to Boyd's Meadow by this!! otherwise noted on the trail taking the left fork, or stay to Horses are allowed on description all horse camps your right and soon after designated trails only, but this include a toilet, fire ring, water, crossing the Similkameen River will not limit your riding hitching rail and grazing. the trail crosses the Chuwanten experience. The magnificent River. From this point keep to scenery, awesome trails and So what are we waiting for, lets the left at all branches. breath taking experiences all get to the trail information!! As you will immediately see the await you on the equestrian trail starts to climb as soon as designated trails. Monument 83 Trail you cross over the bridge. The The Park is so well managed, Rating: Moderate ascent is moderate and climbs with resources and information Length: 16 km one way steadily over the next 12 km. At that make your trail riding get Time: 5 hours 14 km the Centennial Trail away an amazing experience. Start of Trail: Monument 78/83 which goes to Cathedral Lakes

parking lot. cuts off to the left.Camping is available, and again From the parking lot the fire The last kilometre is more only in designated areas. The access road remains level for strenuous, but handled by Horse camps are available at the first 3 km. After crossing the horses with even light Dewdney and Hope Pass trails. first bridge, which spans the conditioning. Once you are

Forest Service fire lookout station

...simply breathtaking

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Hope Pass Trail Skagit Bluff Trail to Cayuse km). Looking to the south, Rating: easy to moderate hiking Flats. The Skagit Bluff Trail is while you are crossing over to trail 5.6km. these switchbacks, you will Length: 23.5 km one way have a good view of Time: 10 hours Nepopekum Falls. These falls Wilderness Site: Horse camp - are quite spectacular in the late unless otherwise noted includes spring and early summer during toilet, fire ring, water, hitching the run-off of melting snow. rail and grazing Step over the creek bed, which The trail begins at Cayuse Flats is dry in the summer but full of parking lot, 17km east of the water in spring and early west portal and ends at Dick's summer, to begin the most Cabin. strenuous part of the climb. As Cayuse Flats has 2 pit toilets, you reach the 3 km mark, the parking for 20 vehicles and 3 trail leads into an extensive hitching rails. forest burn area. During the mid After leaving the parking lot 1940's a number of fires you will follow the Skaist River Poland Lake Trail occurred in manning Park. The in a northerly direction. At Rating: fairly strenuous results of these burn areas are approximately 6km the trail Length: 16 km return (to the usually spectacular displays of crosses Grainger Creek where lake) wildflower meadows and a Grainger Creek horse camp is Time: 5 to 6 hours luxuriant growth of berry located (There is no grazing Start of Trail: Strawberry Flats shrubs. The switchbacks available at this horse camp). parking lot eventually take you north and Continuing along the Skaist Best Time to Go: Late June to west almost to the top of the ski River the Hope Pass Trail goes early October hill (4 km). A further .5 km will through some fairly heavy Wilderness Site: Northwest end bring you out along the timber and crosses various of Poland Lake Horseshoe run of the orange creeks. Water is plentiful on chair. The trail levels out here this trail year round. Km 19 The trail starts at the gate on the and maintains gentle rolling brings you to a viewpoint as Gibson Pass road. ascents and descents. Once you well as hitching rails and For the most part the trail is a cross over the ski run you leave benches. fire access road. The trail is the ski hill area. There is an area Marmot City is located just level for about .5 km and then map signposted here (4.5 km).below Hope Pass and is the gradually starts to climb. At location of yet another horse .8km there is a creek, but the camp (Marmot City horse remainder of the hike to the camp). This camp has limited lake will be dry. The trail water and feed during the later gradually veers away from part of a hot summer. Gibson Pass Road and climbs From Marmot City you can more steeply to the ski hill.travel north a further 1.5km to Once you reach the ski run area Dick's Cabin or continue in an (just before the orange chair) easterly direction along the those on horseback stay to the Hope Pass Trail and down right keeping on the fire access Whipsaw Creek on a 24km road which makes several logging road. From Dick's switch backs and comes out at Cabin you can return the way the top of the orange chair then you came or follow the continues to the 4.5 km.Dewdney Trail west to the Hiking Route: After crossing Cascade Recreation parking lot under the orange chair, you will via Paradise Valley, a distance come to the start of the of 36km, and then take the switchbacks and a trail sign (2.5

on the Hope Pass Trail

The Poland Lake Trail

Skagit Bluffs Trail to descend and brings you to is no bridge here cross Rating: moderate three creeks, all within a few carefully. Continuing along, (90 Length: 5.6 km one way hundred meters. Atleast two of minutes in to the trail) the trail Time: 2 hours these will have ample water ascends briefly and the 5th Best Time to Go: June to throughout the year. You then creek is reached within a few October (Red Rhododendrons begin a slight ascent which minutes. It is a large, dry creek bloom mid-June) gradually becomes more bed in summer but full in the Start of Trail: Cascade strenuous but only for a short spring. There is no difficulty Recreation Area parking lot (12 time and then begins to descend crossing it later in the season. A km east of the west portal to the to a fairly strong large creek section of creek and mud (2 m park OR Cayuse Flats parking which is a good supply of water across) is reached about 6-7 lot (17 km east of the west (about 45-50 minutes along the minutes later. This is a naturally portal or 25 km west of the trail). This creek is not bridged damp area and can be expected Visitor Centre). so caution must be used in to be moist, wet or muddy year

crossing it. At this point the trail round. You will notice different The Skagit Bluffs Trail parallels is rolling along up and down, plant life along this portion of the Hope-Princeton Highway About 1 hour into the trail you the trail which is due to the between the Cascade Recreation will notice it widens. You are more damp nature of the Area parking lot and Cayuse now riding along the historic geography and presents a good Flats parking lot. As the trail Dewdney Trail section which is opportunity to look at mosses, rises above the road riders are part of the Skagit Bluffs Trail. ferns and lichen. rewarded with occasional good Within 5 minutes you will reach views. Little traffic noise is a viewpoint which is a good Windy Joe Trail heard as the trail climbs and spot to take a break or stop for Rating: moderate to strenuousheads deeper into the forest on a lunch. A further 5 minutes along Length: 8 km one waytrail that is often softly padded the trail will bring you to a Time: 2.5 hourswith needles from the trees second viewpoint, much like the Best Time to Go: June-towering overhead. first. In the autumn this trail SeptemberFor a good stretch of this trail provides a wonderful blend of Start of Trail: you will actually be hiking colours from golds and greens Similkameen(WindyJoe/Pct)along the old Dewdney Trail to orange and crimson with vine Trail Parking Lotwhich is part of, or parallel to, maple scattered along most of The trail begins at the Windy today’s Hope Princeton it. Joe/PCT/Canyon Nature Highway. After leaving the second Trailhead, located 1 km off The elevation gain begins viewpoint the trail gradually Hwy 3 on the Gibson Pass almost immediately. For the descends. Here you reach the (Lightning Lake) road. first 10 minutes the trail skirts 4th creek (1 m across) and it It heads southeast along the along and gradually rises above also should have plenty of water Similkameen trail for just over the highway. You will soon throughout the summer. There 2 km before intersecting the begin to notice an abundance of Red Rhododendrons. The trail levels out for about 100 m and then starts to climb. A further 15 minutes of uphill will bring you to a rock slide area. This scree area continues for a few hundred metres. After this the trail descends for a brief minute break and then starts a brief and easy uphill climb (30-35 minutes from the trail head).Continuing along, the trail starts

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Hope Pass Trail Skagit Bluff Trail to Cayuse km). Looking to the south, Rating: easy to moderate hiking Flats. The Skagit Bluff Trail is while you are crossing over to trail 5.6km. these switchbacks, you will Length: 23.5 km one way have a good view of Time: 10 hours Nepopekum Falls. These falls Wilderness Site: Horse camp - are quite spectacular in the late unless otherwise noted includes spring and early summer during toilet, fire ring, water, hitching the run-off of melting snow. rail and grazing Step over the creek bed, which The trail begins at Cayuse Flats is dry in the summer but full of parking lot, 17km east of the water in spring and early west portal and ends at Dick's summer, to begin the most Cabin. strenuous part of the climb. As Cayuse Flats has 2 pit toilets, you reach the 3 km mark, the parking for 20 vehicles and 3 trail leads into an extensive hitching rails. forest burn area. During the mid After leaving the parking lot 1940's a number of fires you will follow the Skaist River Poland Lake Trail occurred in manning Park. The in a northerly direction. At Rating: fairly strenuous results of these burn areas are approximately 6km the trail Length: 16 km return (to the usually spectacular displays of crosses Grainger Creek where lake) wildflower meadows and a Grainger Creek horse camp is Time: 5 to 6 hours luxuriant growth of berry located (There is no grazing Start of Trail: Strawberry Flats shrubs. The switchbacks available at this horse camp). parking lot eventually take you north and Continuing along the Skaist Best Time to Go: Late June to west almost to the top of the ski River the Hope Pass Trail goes early October hill (4 km). A further .5 km will through some fairly heavy Wilderness Site: Northwest end bring you out along the timber and crosses various of Poland Lake Horseshoe run of the orange creeks. Water is plentiful on chair. The trail levels out here this trail year round. Km 19 The trail starts at the gate on the and maintains gentle rolling brings you to a viewpoint as Gibson Pass road. ascents and descents. Once you well as hitching rails and For the most part the trail is a cross over the ski run you leave benches. fire access road. The trail is the ski hill area. There is an area Marmot City is located just level for about .5 km and then map signposted here (4.5 km).below Hope Pass and is the gradually starts to climb. At location of yet another horse .8km there is a creek, but the camp (Marmot City horse remainder of the hike to the camp). This camp has limited lake will be dry. The trail water and feed during the later gradually veers away from part of a hot summer. Gibson Pass Road and climbs From Marmot City you can more steeply to the ski hill.travel north a further 1.5km to Once you reach the ski run area Dick's Cabin or continue in an (just before the orange chair) easterly direction along the those on horseback stay to the Hope Pass Trail and down right keeping on the fire access Whipsaw Creek on a 24km road which makes several logging road. From Dick's switch backs and comes out at Cabin you can return the way the top of the orange chair then you came or follow the continues to the 4.5 km.Dewdney Trail west to the Hiking Route: After crossing Cascade Recreation parking lot under the orange chair, you will via Paradise Valley, a distance come to the start of the of 36km, and then take the switchbacks and a trail sign (2.5

on the Hope Pass Trail

The Poland Lake Trail

Skagit Bluffs Trail to descend and brings you to is no bridge here cross Rating: moderate three creeks, all within a few carefully. Continuing along, (90 Length: 5.6 km one way hundred meters. Atleast two of minutes in to the trail) the trail Time: 2 hours these will have ample water ascends briefly and the 5th Best Time to Go: June to throughout the year. You then creek is reached within a few October (Red Rhododendrons begin a slight ascent which minutes. It is a large, dry creek bloom mid-June) gradually becomes more bed in summer but full in the Start of Trail: Cascade strenuous but only for a short spring. There is no difficulty Recreation Area parking lot (12 time and then begins to descend crossing it later in the season. A km east of the west portal to the to a fairly strong large creek section of creek and mud (2 m park OR Cayuse Flats parking which is a good supply of water across) is reached about 6-7 lot (17 km east of the west (about 45-50 minutes along the minutes later. This is a naturally portal or 25 km west of the trail). This creek is not bridged damp area and can be expected Visitor Centre). so caution must be used in to be moist, wet or muddy year

crossing it. At this point the trail round. You will notice different The Skagit Bluffs Trail parallels is rolling along up and down, plant life along this portion of the Hope-Princeton Highway About 1 hour into the trail you the trail which is due to the between the Cascade Recreation will notice it widens. You are more damp nature of the Area parking lot and Cayuse now riding along the historic geography and presents a good Flats parking lot. As the trail Dewdney Trail section which is opportunity to look at mosses, rises above the road riders are part of the Skagit Bluffs Trail. ferns and lichen. rewarded with occasional good Within 5 minutes you will reach views. Little traffic noise is a viewpoint which is a good Windy Joe Trail heard as the trail climbs and spot to take a break or stop for Rating: moderate to strenuousheads deeper into the forest on a lunch. A further 5 minutes along Length: 8 km one waytrail that is often softly padded the trail will bring you to a Time: 2.5 hourswith needles from the trees second viewpoint, much like the Best Time to Go: June-towering overhead. first. In the autumn this trail SeptemberFor a good stretch of this trail provides a wonderful blend of Start of Trail: you will actually be hiking colours from golds and greens Similkameen(WindyJoe/Pct)along the old Dewdney Trail to orange and crimson with vine Trail Parking Lotwhich is part of, or parallel to, maple scattered along most of The trail begins at the Windy today’s Hope Princeton it. Joe/PCT/Canyon Nature Highway. After leaving the second Trailhead, located 1 km off The elevation gain begins viewpoint the trail gradually Hwy 3 on the Gibson Pass almost immediately. For the descends. Here you reach the (Lightning Lake) road. first 10 minutes the trail skirts 4th creek (1 m across) and it It heads southeast along the along and gradually rises above also should have plenty of water Similkameen trail for just over the highway. You will soon throughout the summer. There 2 km before intersecting the begin to notice an abundance of Red Rhododendrons. The trail levels out for about 100 m and then starts to climb. A further 15 minutes of uphill will bring you to a rock slide area. This scree area continues for a few hundred metres. After this the trail descends for a brief minute break and then starts a brief and easy uphill climb (30-35 minutes from the trail head).Continuing along, the trail starts

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Windy Joe trail. As you NEWS!travel along the first part In the fall of 2010, three Lower of the trail, keep your Mainland Chapters of the Back eyes open for birds. Many Country Horsemen Society of species can be seen along BC teamed up with BC Parks here. The trail, which and Manning Park Resort to begins its climb here, is begin construction of the an old access road that Manning Park Horse Camp.was previously used to The campsite will be located on transport people and the road to the Gibson Pass ski goods to the fire lookout hill at the old Trail Riding at the summit. At Stables site behind the lodge, . approximately 3.5 km From this campsite there is you will cross a small access to the gorgeous trails in stream, which is a the Park. After a day (or more) good spot to stop for a on the trails, you can take rest and water the advantage of the close-by stock. Notice how the amenities include hot showers, creek supplies plants, hot tubs, pool, steam and such as mosses and exercise rooms. For a night out horsetails, with the large take in the restaurant or stop by amounts of moisture that the pub.they need to survive.On the ground, watch for Located in the heart of the the large cones of Western Cascade Mountains it is within a White Pine, and small tufts three hour drive from either the of brilliant Chartreuse Wolf Lower Mainland (Vancouver) or Lichen growing on the trees. the Okanagan. The climate and A few minutes after passing a geography have combined to second creek you will get your make this park an all season first view of Frosty Mountain, recreation area. the highest peak in the park. The park contains a large Another 5.5 km, and as number of scenic, historic, floral indicated by a sign, the left fork and fauna attractions and continues on to the top of Windy provides a wide range of both Joe. summer and winter recreational

opportunities

The Park and surrounding area is rich in history; from native occupation, to the gold rush of the mid 1800s to homesteading of ranchers and farmers in the early 1920s. All of this has made Manning Park one of the premier spots for modern day exploration (tourism) and recreation.

For more information Manning Park Resort at 250-840-8822park website

Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana?)

below Chartreuse Wolf Lichen

A Yellow-bellied Marmot

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Windy Joe trail. As you NEWS!travel along the first part In the fall of 2010, three Lower of the trail, keep your Mainland Chapters of the Back eyes open for birds. Many Country Horsemen Society of species can be seen along BC teamed up with BC Parks here. The trail, which and Manning Park Resort to begins its climb here, is begin construction of the an old access road that Manning Park Horse Camp.was previously used to The campsite will be located on transport people and the road to the Gibson Pass ski goods to the fire lookout hill at the old Trail Riding at the summit. At Stables site behind the lodge, . approximately 3.5 km From this campsite there is you will cross a small access to the gorgeous trails in stream, which is a the Park. After a day (or more) good spot to stop for a on the trails, you can take rest and water the advantage of the close-by stock. Notice how the amenities include hot showers, creek supplies plants, hot tubs, pool, steam and such as mosses and exercise rooms. For a night out horsetails, with the large take in the restaurant or stop by amounts of moisture that the pub.they need to survive.On the ground, watch for Located in the heart of the the large cones of Western Cascade Mountains it is within a White Pine, and small tufts three hour drive from either the of brilliant Chartreuse Wolf Lower Mainland (Vancouver) or Lichen growing on the trees. the Okanagan. The climate and A few minutes after passing a geography have combined to second creek you will get your make this park an all season first view of Frosty Mountain, recreation area. the highest peak in the park. The park contains a large Another 5.5 km, and as number of scenic, historic, floral indicated by a sign, the left fork and fauna attractions and continues on to the top of Windy provides a wide range of both Joe. summer and winter recreational

opportunities

The Park and surrounding area is rich in history; from native occupation, to the gold rush of the mid 1800s to homesteading of ranchers and farmers in the early 1920s. All of this has made Manning Park one of the premier spots for modern day exploration (tourism) and recreation.

For more information Manning Park Resort at 250-840-8822park website

Clark's Nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana?)

below Chartreuse Wolf Lichen

A Yellow-bellied Marmot

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products from the best quality trees and materials. Paying special attention to detail from construction to finished product.

Bob Goudreault comes from a cattle and horse farm near Edmonton, Alberta. Upon completing high school, Bob went to Edmonton Northlands race track. It was there, All saddles are made by hand, one at a time. Each racing Standardbred horses that hooked Bob in the saddle is custom made to the customer’s request. horse business. Shortly after that, Bob attended, With the greatest of care and attention to detail. and graduated from the Olds College Farrier Using only the best quality materials. US skirting, Science programand returned to the race track hand made trees, (Calgary Stampede), where he started a 25 year real sheep skins and venture in the Farrier business. Serving the horse great quality industry in the Calgary area brought experience in hardware.many areas of the horse world. From the racing horses, polo horses, performance horses, ranch The endurance horses to gaited horses. saddles we make

are fitted with foam In 1989 Bob attended the Olds College saddle pads and attached making program for two years. Under the direction with velcro. Each of Ken Cameron, a veteran saddle maker from Red saddle made comes deer Alberta. with foam shimes Armed with a fresh passion for the horse industry and wedges (also Bob moved to Merritt BC the winter of 1991 to work under saddle maker Andy Knight along with co-worker John Vissor at Knight's Western Emporium. If you ask, he will say he has been very attached and held fortunate to have worked with some of the finest in place by velcro) craftsman in the business over the years. giving you the

advantage to In 1993 Bob moved to Kamloops BC and started change the shape Kamloops Saddlery. He and wife Rebecca Live on to fit the profile of an acreage east of Kamloops. The shop, where the your horse’s back. saddles and horse gear are created is located on the Additional foam property. You will find fine quality custom ranch pads and skimes saddles, endurance saddles and pleasure use saddles are available upon along with custom chaps and chinks and other horse request.gear. Bob is devoted to making the finest quality

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Jamie Drizin comes to Gaited Canada!!

Jamie Drizin has had a fascination and love for the horse since he was young. While living in the Dominican Republic he discovered the Paso Fino and soon created the Hacienda del Sol ranch dedicated to the breeding and training of the Paso Fino and other smooth gaited horses. He has had the opportunity to work with and learn from fine horsemen such as Clay Harper and John Lyons. With his wife Marie, Jamie runs Hacienda del Sol Equitation which seeks to apply balance and lightness to all smooth gaited horses.

Most recently, Jamie is producing a series of training videos for Nutrena Feeds. The first video in the series can be seen (click to go to video)

please address your training questions for Jamie to

here

editor@gaited.ca

Jamie will be the feature trainer for Gaited Canada’s Trainer Q&A segment

www.kamloopssaddlery.com

Bob with a custom saddle in progress

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products from the best quality trees and materials. Paying special attention to detail from construction to finished product.

Bob Goudreault comes from a cattle and horse farm near Edmonton, Alberta. Upon completing high school, Bob went to Edmonton Northlands race track. It was there, All saddles are made by hand, one at a time. Each racing Standardbred horses that hooked Bob in the saddle is custom made to the customer’s request. horse business. Shortly after that, Bob attended, With the greatest of care and attention to detail. and graduated from the Olds College Farrier Using only the best quality materials. US skirting, Science programand returned to the race track hand made trees, (Calgary Stampede), where he started a 25 year real sheep skins and venture in the Farrier business. Serving the horse great quality industry in the Calgary area brought experience in hardware.many areas of the horse world. From the racing horses, polo horses, performance horses, ranch The endurance horses to gaited horses. saddles we make

are fitted with foam In 1989 Bob attended the Olds College saddle pads and attached making program for two years. Under the direction with velcro. Each of Ken Cameron, a veteran saddle maker from Red saddle made comes deer Alberta. with foam shimes Armed with a fresh passion for the horse industry and wedges (also Bob moved to Merritt BC the winter of 1991 to work under saddle maker Andy Knight along with co-worker John Vissor at Knight's Western Emporium. If you ask, he will say he has been very attached and held fortunate to have worked with some of the finest in place by velcro) craftsman in the business over the years. giving you the

advantage to In 1993 Bob moved to Kamloops BC and started change the shape Kamloops Saddlery. He and wife Rebecca Live on to fit the profile of an acreage east of Kamloops. The shop, where the your horse’s back. saddles and horse gear are created is located on the Additional foam property. You will find fine quality custom ranch pads and skimes saddles, endurance saddles and pleasure use saddles are available upon along with custom chaps and chinks and other horse request.gear. Bob is devoted to making the finest quality

email your questions to editor@gaited.ca

Jamie Drizin comes to Gaited Canada!!

Jamie Drizin has had a fascination and love for the horse since he was young. While living in the Dominican Republic he discovered the Paso Fino and soon created the Hacienda del Sol ranch dedicated to the breeding and training of the Paso Fino and other smooth gaited horses. He has had the opportunity to work with and learn from fine horsemen such as Clay Harper and John Lyons. With his wife Marie, Jamie runs Hacienda del Sol Equitation which seeks to apply balance and lightness to all smooth gaited horses.

Most recently, Jamie is producing a series of training videos for Nutrena Feeds. The first video in the series can be seen (click to go to video)

please address your training questions for Jamie to

here

editor@gaited.ca

Jamie will be the feature trainer for Gaited Canada’s Trainer Q&A segment

www.kamloopssaddlery.com

Bob with a custom saddle in progress

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Wichita TM brown Paso Fino filly. Sedona TMCarnaval de Capuchino X 2010 chestnut Paso Fino filly. Pais Montanas Allesandra, This refined filly is out of Arizona TM This is a stout, tall filly with Sedona has very correct conformation tremendous execution of gait, and and elegant carriage. Her pedigree conformation that is naturally brings strong Trademark breeding balanced with self carriage. through the maternal line. call toll free 1-877-801-PASO call toll free 1-877-801-PASOwww.pintopaso.com www.pintopaso.cominfo@pintopaso.com info@pintopaso.com

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[Biru Azul (Black) X Huracona SGR (Liver Chestnut)]With only 2 shows under his belt he finished both shows with Reserve Champion Pleasure Stallion. With temperament second to none, he is my new trail companion with or without other horses. He is strong, decently gaited and smooth.

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Wichita TM brown Paso Fino filly. Sedona TMCarnaval de Capuchino X 2010 chestnut Paso Fino filly. Pais Montanas Allesandra, This refined filly is out of Arizona TM This is a stout, tall filly with Sedona has very correct conformation tremendous execution of gait, and and elegant carriage. Her pedigree conformation that is naturally brings strong Trademark breeding balanced with self carriage. through the maternal line. call toll free 1-877-801-PASO call toll free 1-877-801-PASOwww.pintopaso.com www.pintopaso.cominfo@pintopaso.com info@pintopaso.com

Classifieds

Classified Ads $25.00 per issue1 photo, 50 word maximum

NEW online classifieds comingin May 2011

magazine classifieds will nowalso be listed on theGaited Canada main websiteclassifieds section for 60 days

call toll free 1-877-801-7276email editor @gaited.ca

Kentucky Natural Gaited HorsesContemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan

Paso Fino Artworks Paso FinosOttawa, Ontario(613) 646-2890

Contemporary EquineSaskatoon, Saskatchewan

Circle L Paso FinosFort Saint John, BC250-785-5318

Cree Valley Paso FinosWestlock, Alberta780-349-8558

Toddler & Rider Paso FinosFlorida305-242-1444

contemporaryequine@gmail.com

info@artworkspasofinos.com

contemporaryequine@gmail.com

clpasos@telus.net

creevalley@hotmail.com

info@trpasos.com

Peruvian PasoFoxcreek Homestead Meath Park, SK 306 929 2350

Lone Pine PeruviansTanya or Dan Mckee Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0 780-348-5503

Silver Cloud PeruviansPrinceton, BC(250) 295-6480

Rocky Mountain HorseGaited MeadowsBritish Columbia(250) 679-3881

Tennessee Walking HorseLaurindale StablesDrayton Valley, Alberta780-515-0216

foxcreek@inet2000.com

herford1@telus.net

lremme@xplornet.com

info@gaitedmeadows.com

laurindaletwh@yahoo.ca

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[Biru Azul (Black) X Huracona SGR (Liver Chestnut)]With only 2 shows under his belt he finished both shows with Reserve Champion Pleasure Stallion. With temperament second to none, he is my new trail companion with or without other horses. He is strong, decently gaited and smooth.

2004 Mahogany Bay 14.1 HH

$5 per day mare care.

Lone Pine PeruviansTanya or Dan Mckee Box 182 Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0 780-348-5503

Specializing in Pleasure/Performance/Trail Peruvians

$750 stud fee plus

herford1@telus.net

List your Stallion here for a low annual fee

Vetericyn is based on FDA-cleared Microcyn Technology. Vetericyn is a family of animal wound and infection treatment products that are as safe as water, and designed to replicate the actions of the animal’s own immune system to heal wounds and fight infections. This antimicrobial wound treatment kills antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria as well as fungi, viruses and spores.

check for a retailer near you.

www.vetericyn.com 30 31

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