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  • 2 HORSEBACK MAGAZINE 2 March 2016 www.horsebackmagazine.com

  • www.horsebackmagazine.com March 2016 2 HORSEBACK MAGAZINE 3AN-49f (0113)

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    Columns: 6 Horse Bites26 Ride-N-Sync - Terry Myers28 On the English Front - Cathy Strobel32 Tack Talk - Lew Pewterbaugh46 Cowboy Corner - Jim Hubbard

    PUBLISHER EDITORVicki Long Steven Long

    NATIONAL NEWS EDITORCarrie Gobernatz

    LIFESTYLE EDITORMargaret Pirtle832-349-1427

    [email protected]

    EVENTS EDITOR Leslie Greco

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    Volume 23, No. 3 Horseback Magazine, P.O. Box 681397, Houston, TX 77268-1397, (281) 447-0772. The entire contents of the magazine are copyrighted March 2016 by Horseback Magazine. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Horseback Magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs and other material unless accompanied by a stamped, self addressed envelope. Horseback Magazine is not responsible for any claims made by advertisers. The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher or management. Subscription rate is $25.00 for one year.

    POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Horseback Magazine, P.O. Box 681397, Houston, TX 77268-1397. Fax: (281) 893-1029

    Email: [email protected] Phone: (281) 447-0772

    March 2016FROM THE EDITORS DESK

    It has been disheartening to learn that with the inventions of what we oldsters call the machines, the horse industry has seen a drastic reduction in todays youth participating in the equine world. Fewer young people are registering for various equestrian

    events and horse shows throughout the nation. To make matters worse, have you seen the horse games that little girls can now play on their machines to get their horsey fix rather than do the real thing? Last year at the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, I met several folks that were not involved directly with horses, but their children had a love for horses and the parents wanted to give them a treat by letting them see the events in real life. We in the industry need to unite, and show these parents how easily they can introduce their children to the real world of horses, and that is why we have done our feature issue on passing the love of the horse to the next generation. The American Horse Council has come up with a grass root organization called A Time To Ride which we discuss in the article. They have been successful over the past year getting more folks into our equine world. Trainers, stables, horse camps etc., really need to visit their website Timetoride.com and get involved. Your livelihood depends on it. There is an old animated movie that I have not been able to get out of my head. I dont recall the name of it, but in it robots did all the physical aspects of humans lives while obese people floated around in chairs with legs that didnt seem to work (evolution I guess) just sitting at a computer screen living their lives in a virtual reality. When I see children giving up so much of outdoor activities for their machines, I am constantly reminded about this movie, and wonder if that could be in the cards for future generations. Yep, Im glad I am old and would rather take care of, ride, and love a real horse than play a game on a machine that has me do it in a virtual world. Here in Texas, spring is coming, and I cant think of anything better than riding my living, breathing horse through a real field of glorious bluebonnets.

    By Vicki Long

    Staff

    Lifestyle & Real Estate:34 Quarter Cracks - Tab Pigg

    36 Buying a Horse - Don Blazer

    40 Diamonds & Dirt Barrel Race

    22 Frederic Pignon & Magali Delgado Clinic - Elizabeth McCall

    Rise of the Machines

    CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJim Hubbard, Steven Long, Vicki Long, Roni Norquist, Linda Parelli,

    Lew Pewterbaugh, Cathy Strobel, Cory Johnson, Margaret Pirtle, Jaime Jackson

    On the Cover: Daphne & Thalia Brandaw party with their favorite pony!

    Cover Story:16 Our Next Generation - Kelsey Hellmann

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    Horse Bites is compiled from Press Releases sent to Horseback Magazine. Original reporting is done as circumstances warrant.

    Content is edited for length & style.

    Horsebites- Cont. on pg.30

    International Dressage Rider Katherine Bateson-Chandler

    Becomes a Nutrena Ambassador Wellington, Florida Internationally successful dressage rider and trainer Katherine Bateson-Chandler is thrilled to announce her new partnership with animal feed company Nutrena. Nutrena has chosen to partner with and spon-sor Bateson-Chandler as she continues to compete and train successfully in the Grand Prix. Bateson-Chandler uses Nutrenas products to help improve the performance and health of her dressage horses. She is thrilled to have the sup-port from such a recognizable and high-quality company a relationship that can largely be credited to her successful career. We like to partner with riders like Katherine Bateson-Chandler who

    are committed to the sport, the industry, and to the health and performance of their horses, said Steffany L. Dragon, M.S., a Cargill Equine Enterprise team consultant representing Nutrena Feeds and Progressive Nutrition. As an inter-national dressage trainer and competitor who has worked diligently to successful-ly come up through the ranks, Katherine fits the bill. Bateson-Chandler is originally from Great Britain, and today divides her time between her home base in Wel-lington, Florida and Europe. She trains with U.S. Olympian Debbie McDonald while competing throughout the world-renowned twelve week Adequan Global Dressage Festival series in Wellington, then crosses the pond to train with the 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Hes-ter. Bateson-Chandler began her ca-reer as a groom and then assistant trainer for U.S. Olympian Robert Dover. She took over his ride after he retired from competition. In the years that followed, Bateson-Chandler rode her way to suc-cess with many wins at the small tour and Grand Prix levels. She also repre-sented the U.S. in the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games and helped the team bring home a fourth-place finish. After such measured success, Bateson-Chandler began her own train-

    ing operation in 2008. Like most horse owners and trainers, she has spent many years trying to find the optimum balance of nutrition and performance with different feeds. After comparing different companies and the many feeds that are on the market, I concluded that Nutrena has a fantastic range of feeds.

    I chose to feed my Grand Prix horse Nutrenas Ultra Performance Feed, she said. With a global database of the nutritional values for over 180 different ingredients, Nutrena feeds are backed by scientific research and provide peak nutritional balance for top level compe-tition horses such as Bateson-Chandlers Grand Prix mount Alcazar, a 10-year-old KWPN gelding (Cantango x Polin, Ferro) known as Lonzie and owned by Jane Forbes Clark. Performance horses need nu-trition that can provide intense bursts of energy when needed along with stamina and muscle recovery so they are ready to be at their peak performance the next day, Dragon explained. That nutrition is found in Nutrena feed. Our state-of-the-art formulas deliver an ideal blend of nutrients for unmatched digestion and performance. Nutrenas team of highly edu-cated experts that collectively have over a century of experience are equipped to provide in-depth knowledge and the tools to customize feeding plans. Drag-on said, Our Premium feeds contain research-proven prebiotics and probi-otics, organic trace mineral complexes for increased bioavailability and immune support, higher amino acid fortifica-tion for muscle recovery, and a line of feed that is flexible enough to provide the proper fuel sources depending upon performance goals. This kind of quality is exactly what Bateson-Chandler needs for her horses to maintain their competitive edges in the show arena. Our dressage horses have huge requirements in their job, and I believe these feeds make them feel able to better do their jobs, she said. We appreciate Katherines loy-alty to Nutrena and look forward to the exposure and increased awareness of the benefits Nutrena provides through her ongoing success, Dragon said. We are very proud to have Katherine as a Nutrena Ambassador! Bateson-Chandler offers train-ing and coaching services through her business KBC Dressage. Her interna-tional Grand Prix experience ensures

    Katherine Bateson Chandler Nutrena Ambassador

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    Luke Branquinho

    I TRUST MY FEED TO DO ITS JOB SO I CAN DO MINE.

    Purina understands theres a lot riding on our horses. Its why I partner with them and why my feed of choice is Purina Omolene #500 horse feed. With the Amplify high-fat nugget and pro-energy system, my horse gets the energy he needs so we can perform at the top of our game for the entire length of the event.

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    Horseback Magazine is proud to be a media spon-sor for The Pin Oak Char-ity Horse Show. We look forward to it every year. If you have never been, we urge you to go. Beauti-ful horses, talented riders, children just starting out learning to com-pete, and wonderful vendors for some great shopping, its all there. You will have a great time, and the best part is you will help them support their charities: Texas Chil-drens Hospital, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, Candlelighters of Houston.

    We also wanted to bring you a little history of how the show got started.

    A passion for helping build a better community by helping others was the driving force for J.S. Abercrombie in creat-ing the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show. As a team, J.S. Abercrombie and Leop-old Meyer worked tirelessly to create a horse show that excluded elegance and excellence to raise charitable funds to build a hospital specifically for children. When the Golden Trumpet Sounded the Ringmasters Call, Mo-ments Later Proud Horseflesh Filled the Pin Oak Arena and the Horse Show Was On The show debuted in Houston on May 26, 1945 as J.S. Abercrombies Pin Oak Stables with proceeds given to charity. It was a premiere horse show in the country and quickly became the social event of the season in Houston. The annual horse show began at the original stables in Bellaire amid much fanfare. Quickly, tickets for Pin Oak were harder to come by than Kentucky Derby tickets. Through sponsorships, box, and tickets sales charitable funds were raised to make a difference in the community. In 1947, the first donation was made from the shows proceeds as the seed money to begin the planning of the

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    first pediatric childrens hospital. This seed began the long-term commitment to raise funds to construct and support Texas Childrens Hospital which opened its doors on February 1, 1954. During the next three decades after the hospital opened in 1954, Mr. Jim Abercrombie, Leopold Meyer, the Junior League and a group of dedicated Houstonians established Pin Oak as one of the preeminent horse shows in the nation, attracting as many as 60,000 visitors, and enabling the Association to contribute millions of dollars to help sick children. With a devotion to creating a spectacular horse show steeped in excel-lence, Pin Oak is one of the only horse shows in the nation that features mul-tiple breeds and disciplines - the show rings fill with Hunters and Jumpers, American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Lu-sitanos, Working Equitation, and Welsh Hunter ponies. An equestrian extrava-

    ganza that pleases and delights attendees of all ages and inspires giving. In its history the show has been met with challenges. Over time, the famed Pin Oak stables were no longer part of the Houston landscape and the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show struggled to find a permanent home. It moved from the Astrodome to the racetrack and finally to its current home at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. Continuing in its social tra-dition and honoring its rich heritage, the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show con-tinues to garner accolades, awards, and enjoys an enviable stature in the horse show world. In 2009, Pin Oak was des-ignated as the first Heritage Competi-tion in the country by the United State Equestrian Federation that is a source of pride for the show. Continuing to grow in prestige, PIn Oak was named by NARG (North American Riders Group)

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    Long, flowing manes, per-fectly braided tails, glis-tening coats and sweet peppermint nuzzles are what most little girls dream of hav-ing and caring for a horse, most even have a stable full of fluffy stuffed po-nies and toy horses to start practic-ing on. Working alongside horses is typically a life long passion. The in-structors, trainers, clients, veterinar-ians, and everyone involved in the horse industry have a responsibility to help pass their passion for horses on to the next generation. All Abilities Equestrian strives to impart that passion and make horse-crazy kids dreams come true. All Abilities Equestrian pro-vides riding lessons in Liberty Hill, Texas and Renee Jamieson is the in-structor who helps kids make their equine dreams come true.

    Jamieson is a PATH (Profes-sional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Certified Instruc-tor and life coach. She has over fif-teen years of high-end Eventing and Dressage training in addition to her instruction experience. She now specializes in working with a mix of special needs as well as able-bodied youth and adults on horseback. Ja-mieson became PATH certified fol-lowing an injury which lead to her subsequent disability. She came to the realization that she didnt want to stop either teaching or sharing the gift of horses with others, espe-cially for those facing challenges. By teaching again and helping others my own healing began and continues to do so, she explains. Jamieson did not start out teaching children, initially she taught adults and young adults at

    a therapeutic riding center for sev-eral years. When her husband and step-children showed interested in horses, she pursued it and taught them how to both ride and care for horses. Soon other people at the fa-cility where she boarded her horses wanted instruction, too. It was then that Jamieson decided to start her own business where she could tailor riding lessons to clients needs and abilities, and more specifically, to special-needs clients. She wanted to offer more than just a thirty-minute pony ride. Jamieson wanted to re-ally expand each clients skills and knowledge of horses. Jamieson described her les-son program as similar to the in-clusion programs schools are using to help integrate children with dis-abilities in mainstream classrooms. While she is not working in a class-room setting, she has lessons with a

    The Next GenerationPassing on the LOVE of All Things Equine.by Kelsey Hellmann

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    mix of special needs and able-bodied kids together. Her main focus teaching children is to allow each in-dividual to feel included in the activities while not being distracted or singled out by disabilities. Jamieson now works mostly with young chil-dren, ranging from three to six years of age. While many people may balk at the idea of trying to teach a toddler anything besides table manners or putting their toys away, Jamieson did not shy away from her mission. When friends and neighbors asked her for lessons with their young children, she started out a bit unsure as to how to combine the tiny people and the big horses. Jamieson took it a small step at a time by starting with simply asking the kids what they wanted to do and learn. Not everyone would take the time to ask a four year old what they want to do today, but Jamieson did and it subsequently sparked a passion in the kids and in her. She has been teaching young kids to ride in this manner for two years and typically has a full schedule. Jamieson explains, A lot of kids have choices made for them all the time, but they get on a horse they can choose. They can steer the horse left and right and make the horse stop or walk-on. This is in part why riding horses helps to build character and

    Often times all it takes is an opportunity to brush a horse, or braid a tail. We bask in the horses presence, take in the smells and sweetness, and suddenly we are hooked for life.

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    helps those with special needs, who may not have the ability to make daily choices on their own. By creating her inclusive style lessons Jamiesons program draws even more kids to horses be-cause she includes siblings, friends along with other family members during sessions with a special-needs child. This approach can help tre-mendously when there is an insecure or unsure child. It also allows able-bodied children to accept everyone as equals, because at this age and lev-el, they are all equal on horseback. While on a horse, each child is free to learn and ride without anything or anyone holding them back. With the understanding the children are young and still learning, some ses-sions will involve side walkers and people leading the horses. This is done as both a safety measure and to add a little security for the child when first starting out.

    The problem is how do par-ents of horse crazy, or even horse cu-rious, children find a place like All Abilities Equine? How do parents encourage their childs passion for horses? Where do they go for their first real equine experience, the ex-perience that helps spark the fire for learning and fuels the desire to be-come involved with horses? The American Horse Coun-cil, along with various industry pro-fessionals noticed that, in todays busy world, enthusiasm in horses was waning. What the industry needed was some fresh blood, some new participants. Moreover, the individ-uals who brought people and horses together - the riding stables, instruc-tors and others, needed a way to en-tice and connect with families who had little to no previous horse expe-rience. They needed an easy way to reach out to busy families and invite them to join in on all the fun they

    could have with horses. With this one goal in mind, the Time To Ride coalition was launched in 2014, with the mission to connect Ameri-can families, specifically moms, to local horse opportunities. Time To Ride is made up of leading horse-related businesses and organizations who recognized the decline in equine activity partici-pation, especially participation by youth. This grass roots program is the horse industrys answer to ignit-ing a passion for horses, one experi-ence at a time. Everyone involved with Time To Ride recognized that to-days youth are the future of the horse industry. They are working together to reach out and attract kids and families who may not have considered equestrian activities as a physical, emotional or spiritual out-let. Patti Colbert, Time To Ride

    Even the briefest and simplest interaction with a horse can spark a life long passion for all things equine.

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    marketing director, explains, We want the public to feel safe engaging in a positive horse experience, delivered by quality horse enthusiasts that can provide great customer service. We arent going to grow the busi-nesses by swapping customers and market-ing to ourselves, we have to reach outside our arenas in order to grow. Reach out is exactly what Time To Ride has done. They created a challenge for local riding stables to participate in which simultaneously helps the stables spark a pas-sion for horses with youth and gives them the means to do so with both marketing and financial support. The Time To Ride Chal-lenge has connected with over 1,500 stables, clubs and businesses across the country. In 2014 the challenge reached more than 25,000 newcomers and in 2015 it reached 40,000 newcomers. We feel that in a short eighteen months the Challenge was a huge success. We are hoping it will continue to grow in 2016, said Colbert. By introducing families to horses and promoting local horse activities, like shows, trail rides, rodeos, races, seminars and much more, it leads to the desire for another horse experience. The initial goal is

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    to make it easy for families to have that first or second encounter with horses and let the experience itself and the horses do the rest of the work. Once the initial encounter is made, parents and children alike typically want a chance for more. They want to feed, groom or saddle a horse, ride for just five more min-utes, or even watch just a little lon-ger to take it all in. Here is where the spark is lit and the passion begins, so instructors, like Renee Jamieson, can continue to pass on their knowl-edge and passion to others. They will create the next generation of equine enthusiasts. Join in the effort to pass on the love of all things horse! Intro-duce a friends children or a neigh-bor to your horse. See what you can do to help share the benefits of horses and riding with others. Help grow the horse world and spread the love. To find out more about the Time To Ride Challenge visit Time-ToRide.com 281.659.5584FingerFarms.net

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    When the equestrian spectacle Cavalia first dazzled US au-diences in 2004, few people knew of its founding stars Frdric Pignon and Magali Delgado (de-spite their fame in Europe). By the time the show reached Texas two years later, first running in Houston and next in Dal-las, North America had become entranced by these two remarkable individuals and their extraordinary cast of horses, many from the Delgado familys Lusitano breed-ing farm in Provence, France. I believe that Frdric Pignon and Magali Delgado are two of the finest horsemen in the history of horsemanship, says renowned behaviorist and trainer, Linda Tellington-Jones, founder of the Tellington Method, who brought two friends to see them during Cavalias Dallas debut 10 years ago. One of them, Jean-nette Wright, is now organizing Frdric and Magalis first-ever clinic in the United States, which happens this month at Valhalla Stables show facility, just outside Dallas. Two back-to-back Liberty & Riding Clinics in Aubrey, TexasMarch 19-20, 2016, and March 21 & 22, 2016will feature Frdric teaching par-ticipants the art of connecting with horses at Liberty, while Magali (a Grand Prix dressage competitor, as well as performer)

    shares principles on riding without tension and stress with riders from diverse disci-plines. Auditors will have the chance to move about and watch them both (www.firehawkranch.org/#!pignon/c1cw0). Following their Texas clinics, Frdric and Magali, authors of Gallop To Freedon and Building A Life Together - You And Your Horse, will head to Aiken, South Carolina, for a 2-day clinic at Stableview Farm on March 25-26, 2016, organized by Barbara Alexander of Leadership for Today (www.barbarainc.com), before a quick trip home to France, and immedi-ately on to Australia.

    Horseback Magazine sat down with orga-nizer Jeanette Wright to get the scoop on hosting the equestrian superstars first US clinic and the changes she and husband Dr. Lance Wright (a noted chiropractor and native Texan) have made in their lives since meeting Frdric and Magali 10 years ago. Incredibly, Cavalias big top was located across the parking lot from Lances North Dallas chiropractic office.

    Q: In some ways, meeting Frdric Pignon and Magali Delgado launched many changes for you and Lance. Do you remember the first time you saw them performing in Cavalia?

    A: Yes. I was amazed at what they could do with their horses, their connection, and the joy they worked with. Their level of communication opened my eyes. Even though I was already interested in harmo-nious ways to work with the horse, they opened the doors of what was possible.

    Q: At that point, you didnt have a whole lot of horse experience did you? A: Not at all. I was around my grandpar-ents horses when I was a kid.

    Q: Still, you and a friend had recently adopted a PMU mare . . .A: A Belgian/Paint and she was very dif-ficult when we first got her. She was terri-fied of people.

    Q: Meantime, synchronicity stepped in and Lance started working on Templado, Frdrics famous Lusitano liberty stal-lionand then with other horses in the show while Cavalia was in Dallas.A: Right, he was doing Flowtrition with Templado. There were quite a few times he did that after the show.

    Q: Flowtrition?A: An approach Lance developed. Hes used Flow on many animals, including rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, kudu, and oth-ers at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen

    Founding Stars of Cavalia to Debut First-Ever US Clinics in Texas

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    Rose, Texas. Also, on newborn babies to people with all types of physical and emo-tional conditions.

    Q: Obviously, Frdric and Magali saw the benefits . . .A: There were such dramatic changes with Templado, Lance went ahead and showed Frdric what he was doing. After that, Lance realized he needed to make Flowtri-tion seminars available to the public, not just teach professionals, as he had in the past.

    Q: Incredibly, you and Lance moved to the country and bought Firehawk Ranch (www.firehawkranch.org) in Aubrey that same year. Youve since gotten involved in classical dressage, among other things, and studied Parelli for a while.A: Yes. Parelli helped me to connect with my PMU mare Razza and to understand more about horses. Im appreciative of that. As time went on, I got an Andalusian and really wanted to explore what it is to be a good rider. I now have two PREs,

    Mystic and Jade. To me, the best riders are the classical dressage riders. Thats why I started pursuing that.

    Q: Now, youre presenting the first-ever US clinic for Frdric Pignon and Magali Delgado. Whats that like?A: This is a dream come true for me. No matter what discipline Im learning, I al-ways go back to what Frdric and Magali did when I watched them train or saw them in Cavalia. Seeing them with their

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    horses was extremely moving. I always wanted to capture that, but I was such a beginner at the time, I didnt have a place to file what they were doing. I have a little bigger perspective now, so having them here is a dream come true. Lance is also excited to see them. Cavalia flew him to three different cities after they left Dallas, so he could work with Templado and their other horses on a more consistent basis.

    Q: Whats the response been to Frdric and Magalis upcoming clinics?A: People are extremely excited and remember them from 10 years ago. What Frdric and Magali bring to the table is unique. To this day, a lot of incred-ible horse people are in awe of what they experienced seeing them in Cavalia. Some people are a little bit intimidated at the thought of taking a clinic from them. Theres no reason for anyone to be nervous about taking their clinic. These are two of the most humble, likable, people you could ever meet. They asked me to en-courage everyone. Magali was very clearthey want to share their knowledge with people of all different backgrounds and levels. That will be especially interesting for auditors too.

    Q: One last thing, talk about that up-close-and personal dinner with Frdric and Magali youre organizing. Might folks get the chance to hear the inside scoop on their new equestrian spectacle EQI?A: Yes! At Valhalla Stables on Saturday evening, March 19th after the clinic. Reservations are $50 per person and that includes dinner. Frdric and Magali will do a video presentation and talk about their new show EQI (http://www.eqi-show.com). Its also an opportunity for people to ask their personal questions about training and working with horses, plus hearing about Frdric and Magalis own experiences and getting to know who they are. Its one thing to be able to watch them and see what theyre doing. Its an-other to be able to ask them questions and share some quality time!

    Details: Jeannette Wright [email protected] or 972-345-2718 or Bonnie Siegel at [email protected] or 214-707-1873.

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    may have had last fall may be ampli-fied with the winter time off. Consider things you can do to help you both get back in the swing. Clean and inspect your tack, looking for cracking or signs of excessive wear. Then start with your ground work. Ask your horse to give his neck, ribcage and hip. Be sure you have control of your horse from the ground and that you have his respect. Remember a house is build from the ground up. No matter what you do with your horse, ring work is still impor-tant. Working circles and asking for bending of neck and ribcage plus working on body control will help you in any discipline. Yes, trail rid-ers, it includes you! Total body con-trol is important on the trail. Con-sidering the challenges and scary things on the trail, the trail horse needs to be a very well trained horse to ensure safety of both horse and rider. Ring work is also where you will re-establish the horses con-fidence in you as the leader of the horse/rider team. If you find you are having trouble, where do you turn? There are a lot of resources readily avail-able, all with pros and cons. Prob-ably the most expensive but easi-est option is to hire a good trainer. Finding and choosing a trainer with the experience to solve your prob-lems or train your horse and you in new skills can be a challenge. Look

    for someone with a good reputation or who has been recommended by someone you respect. If the trainer promises miracles or wants you to only come to see your horse at pre-scheduled times, walk away. Ask the trainer to explain the methods and training plan for your horse, to ensure you understand how your horse will be trained, then ask how you will be trained to ensure that you and your horse are a team. Other resources include books and videos. These can be a great way to build your understand-ing of training and riding tech-niques. But you still need a second pair of eyes to tell you what you look like. You may think your arm or leg position is correct, when ac-tually it is not. It may take someone to tell you what they see. Remem-ber, even a clock that doesnt work is right twice a day! Horse expos and demon-strations are a great way to be able to learn new training and riding skills. You can see the technique as it is demonstrated, then follow up with the clinician/trainer to ask questions. Clinics and lessons are a great way to gain the skills to resolve problems and learn new skills. The repetition of lessons is very valu-able, as long as you are progressing over time. Considering all of these re-sources, no one type is going to re-solve all your problems or remove

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    all barriers, just as no bridle, bit or saddle is going to solve all your problems. Good horsemanship is a lifetime of building and continual learning. If none of this gets you to your goals, if you and your horse are still not getting along or you feel you have safety concerns, it may be time to divorce your horse and find a new one. You need to be safe and happy in your equine pursuits. Remember this expensive pursuit is supposed to be fun! Are you having fun?

    Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at

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    Terry Myers is a national clinician and cham-pion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 45 years in the horse in-dustry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers Ride-In-Sync meth-ods as well as clinic and training product/ser-vices available, visit Myers at www.tmtrain-ingcenter.com and on Facebook.

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    What HorsesCan Do For Us!

    Let me tell you a tale about some people you might have seen. Anna is struggling with her class-es in middle school, finds it difficult to focus and has very few friends. Although she likes people, she lacks the confidence to talk with the kids at school. Finding a study partner at school is impossible be-cause her self-esteem is too low to admit she needs help. She often cries because she feels so helpless and alone. Mike is a high powered attorney at a busy law firm. His days are filled with stress as his clients make difficult demands on him. Dealing with a steady atmosphere of tension and apprehension has taken its toll on his health. He works constantly, has high blood pressure and lives on ant-acids. Angela is a 23 year old waitress who works at night in a busy restaurant. She lives alone, has little responsibility and has plenty of time on her hands to have fun. She lives for the moment and makes choices that are often less than healthy. She has no plan for her future and rarely considers consequences. Sam is a six year old boy who was born with a defect that has left him weak through his trunk and legs while developmentally and speech delayed. He can only speak in partial phrases or single words. His mother, Denise, lovingly fills her days and nights caring for him and taking him to therapy appointments on a routine basis. It is exhausting, hard work and sometimes boring but her love for him makes it worthwhile.

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    Anna is now enjoying a positive circle of friends. She has the confidence to ask

    questions when she doesnt understand something. Shes not afraid to ask for help in class and has learned to try new things without fear of failure. Her grades have improved greatly and she rarely cries anymore. Mike has found a new inner peace. He no longer takes antacids or blood pressure medicine and has a whole new level of fitness. He has also learned to take time out for himself.Angela still works in the same busy res-taurant and still has lots of time to have fun. However, now her fun is channeled in a direction which not only keeps her healthy, but has given her the ability and desire to focus and set goals. She now budgets her money and has a plan for her future. Sams mother now beams with joy and pride as she hears her son form-ing sentences, watches him walk a straight line without stumbling and sees him happily using a crayon. Her life is no longer spent continuously on the inside of doctors and therapists offices. She also has a new circle of friends to share her joys with. Obviously these people come

    from different walks of life. Yet, they all look forward to their time together and love sharing their trials and tribulations. They all see each other and share stories at least once a week. What is the common denominator? Horseback riding! As each of them struggled with the issues in their lives, they all had the good fortune of knowing someone involved in the horse world who encour-aged them to try riding horses. Each of them had a love for animals and thought it would be fun to give it a go. As they struggled to understand how keeping your heels down would help you control a thousand pound animal, they all found themselves falling in love with these magnificent animals. As time marched on, each one discovered that the more they rode, the more they wanted to ride. They knew it would be fun and expected to en-joy it. What they didnt expect however, were all of the other benefits that they discovered. Anna found through learning to ride that it is okay to make mistakes, that asking questions of her instructor spawns discussion and deeper thinking. She has learned that taking action can produce

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    positive results. Her concentration skills have improved, she has learned how to use analytical thinking and her grades at school have drastically improved as a result. Her self-esteem has risen to new heights as control issues that initially seemed too difficult for her were mas-tered. Bonding with the horses has given her new confidence in relationships. She has begun to develop a few friendships at school and is much happier with her life. She is no longer terrified by new situa-tions. Mike still works in a stressful law office, but learning to ride has given him a reason to improve his level of fitness. As he exercised more, his blood pressure improved and his heart has become stronger. Riding has made him concen-trate on something positive. The immedi-ate results of his efforts on the horse give him a sense of control and calm. The bonding time spent with the horse as he grooms before his ride, grazes him after-wards, and shares experiences with other riders has provided therapy which relieves his anxiety. He rarely feels the need to take antacids any more. He loves riding so much that he has recently purchased a

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    in new ways, he began to not only accept it, but looked forward to each session spent on top of his new furry friend. His friends, the volunteers, no longer have to hold him to keep him on the horse. He has new balance, strength and coordina-tion. The reins have sharpened his fine motor skills. He has learned to focus on his words and make sentences. Most of all, his pride in riding high above all those people on the ground has given him an inner strength to face lifes challenges. And as for his mother, Denise; wearing a smile on her face and with tears in her eyes, she says it was worth it. Horseback riding is many things to many people. We all know it is fun, exciting and a great outdoor activity. But maybe you never stopped to think about all the other benefits it has given to those who ride. The next time you meet some-one struggling with difficulties in their life, maybe you should be a good friend. Introduce them to horseback riding. You may change a life for the better!

    Cathy Strobel has over 30 years of experience as a trainer, judge and clinician and can be reached at Southern Breeze Equestrian Cen-ter at (281) 431-4868 or www.sbreeze.com

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    that her students both human and equine have the competitive edge nec-essary for success in the dressage ring. KBC Dressage offers training services, lessons, clinics, and prospect selection for clients. For more information about Katherine Bateson-Chandler, visit www.kbcdressage.com.

    APHA honored with Texas Historic Marker

    Gainesville, Texas On February 16, the American Paint Horse Association unveiled and dedicated an official Texas Historical Marker at Chilis Grill & Bar in Gainesville, Texas. The marker honors the site of APHAs founding meeting, which took place on February 16, 1962, at the Curtwood Motel. Rebecca Tyler met with a group of North Texas and Oklahoma horsemen and formally orga-nized the American Paint Stock Horse Association; now known as APHA and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas; the organization is the worlds second-larg-est equine breed association. Recognized with official Texas historical marker #17745, the sign was installed on the Chilis property, which sits on the original site of the Curtwood Motel coffee shop where the like-mind-ed horsemen and -women worked to le-gitimize the American Paint Horse as a breed with defining standards. In 1965, APSHA merged with the American Paint Quarter Horse As-sociation and became simply the Ameri-can Paint Horse Association. With a new name, the organization moved to Fort Worth, where it now has more than 50,000 members and has registered more than 1 million horses. Founding members and their descendants, as well as APHA past presidents, former executive directors, the Cooke County Historical Society, members of the American Paint Horse Foundation and other guests were pres-ent for the unveiling and dedication. APHA member and Creative Director Art Vasquez atop his Paint gelding, Top Deck Champagne Jr, unveiled the mark-er to the delight of the assembled guests.Cooke County Historical Society mem-ber Ron Melugin described the detailed and lengthy process required to apply for and receive an official Texas Historic Marker. Michael Weeks, Chilis Grill and Bar Area Director accepted the marker, installed at the front of the restaurant, on behalf of Chilis and parent corpora-tion Brinker International. APHA Founder Rebecca Tyler

    Lockhart did not live to see the instal-lation of the marker; the Paint Horse world said goodbye to this legendary horsewoman May 31, 2015. Rebeccas legacy lives on in the barns of Paint Horse enthusiasts everywhere, stamped indelibly on their hearts through the shared love of stock horses that stand out from the crowd with the perfect amount of chrome and celebrated for-ever in an official Texas Historic Marker.

    $100,000 THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER AT-TRACTS TOP TRAINERS FROM TEN SPORTS

    Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) re-leased a list of 480 trainers from 45 states, three Canadian Provinces and England who will acquire and train a re-cently retired racehorse for the $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, scheduled for October 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park. All ten of the discipline winners from last years Makeover will return to defend their titles, along with seventy-three other Makeover alumni on brand new horses. The remaining group of nearly 400 is doing this for the first time. This may be the most diverse group of accomplished horse trainers ever to gather in one place. Among the entries is a large contingent of professionals from the top ranks of their respective sports. It includes fifteen event riders who have competed at the advanced level, four grand prix dressage riders, and four grand prix show jumpers. The field hunter division features two past winners of the North American Field Hunter Championships, and among show hunt-ers are ten who have trained winners at the countrys top A-circuit shows. The strong contingent of barrel racers will be eager to see what 20-time World Champion Lance Graves can do on a Thoroughbred, and the work-ing ranch division mixes lifelong ranch hands with a half-dozen show and rodeo veterans wearing World Champion belt buckles. At least six of the polo trainers make their livings training and selling to the worlds top players, and the Compet-itive Trails division is an eclectic mix of endurance riders, Extreme Cowboy Race veterans, and all manner of trail and ob-stacle class winners. And then there is the crowd-favorite freestyle division. It features 14 Mustang Makeover alumni, Road to the Horse trainers, a National Cavalry Champion in mounted pistols and saber, an AQHA World Champion

    driver, and the entertainment director of Arabian Nights Theater. Reading through the appli-cations of these 480 trainers was like opening Christmas presents, said RRP President Steuart Pittman. Off-track Thoroughbreds dominated the horse show world in this country when they were in the barns of our very best rid-ers and trainers. We believe that a key to restoring demand for these horses is matching some of them with the best trainers. Doing so not only increases their chances of winning, but it inspires those trainers clients and fans. With the carrot of $100,000 in prize money, lots of promotion, and a buzz among the horse industry too loud to ignore, we have done what we set out to do. We have recruited trainers who are looked up to in their sports, many of whom have barns full of warmbloods and Quarter Horses. Many grew up on Thoroughbreds and feel like this is com-ing home. Others are trying something completely new. Lindsey Partridge won Com-petitive Trails and the overall title of Americas Most Wanted Thoroughbred last year with her grey mare Soar. When asked how she felt about the flood of top trainers coming to challenge her title she said without hesitation, I think its fantastic! It means more Thoroughbreds are going to be rehomed and showcased to their full potential. That is the spirit that makes this competition unique. It truly is about the horses, and that shared commitment is felt throughout the barns and all the are-nas. It is an even playing field for ama-teurs, pros, and even juniors, and money cant buy success. But with $100,000 and major bragging rights on the line, the Make-over does push trainers to do their very best work. Lindseys closing remark was, I will be upping my game this year. We suspect she speaks for many. The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium takes place October 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park. It includes the Thoroughbred Makeover competition as well as edu-cational seminars and demonstrations, a trade fair, and the Makeover Horse Sale, an opportunity for buyers to evaluate horses from the Makeover that are avail-able for sale. Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) works to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in the marketplace and inspiring an

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    Recently, my main antique saddle restoration customer brought me a saddle of a type he doesnt usually handle. Being in the rare western antique business, he usually avoids vintage saddles, or any other western accoutrement that isnt 100 years old or older. Vintage saddles, those less than 100 years old, are generally not collectible unless they are an extremely well known, high quality, reputa-ble maker marked saddle, with a history. Of course, an Ed Bolin silver saddle, or some-thing like that, is always desirable to a col-lector, but we are talking plain old leather saddles. Well, the saddle that was brought in was by a very famous maker, M.L. Leddy. What was somewhat rare was that the saddle was made in Brady, Texas, where they first start-ed in 1922. According to their website, they moved to San Angelo in 1936, so the saddle referred to was made in between those years. M.L. Leddy has kept meticulous records of their custom boots and saddles since San Angelo, but not in Brady. However, the owner had a silver name plate installed on the back of the cantle, and out of curiosity, I googled the name. Helen M. Hall, Pecan Motte Ranch, Eden, Texas. Voila! She at-tended the University of Texas in Austin, and she didnt want to leave her horses home, so she drove them from Eden to Aus-tin to be near while she attended the uni-versity. She married a big rancher in 1932, so I have to guess that the saddle was made about the time she left for Austin, probably about 1926. In 1942, she was instrumental in founding the American Quarter Horse Association, and served as secretary for the first 8 years of the AQHA.Having the owners name on the saddle was a stroke of good fortune, as otherwise, this bit of history would have been lost. It really enhances the value of a nice saddle to know who owned it and where it

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    has been. M.L. Leddy is a famous maker of sterling reputation, and their saddles have always held their value well. This saddle was made on a form fitter tree, with a 12 &1/2 seat. The tooling is beautiful, and it appears the only thing that has been changed over the years were the strings. For more information on this great saddle, contact Rio Grande Trading Co. of San An-tonio. Look them up on line or call me for more information. I have prepared several saddles for mu-seum display. Some were exceptional saddles, some were trophy saddles, and some were just good using saddles that were owned by someone that was influential in their area. The one thing they all had was history. Even if you arent famous, or your relatives arent famous, if you have a good old saddle in the family, write down the history. It will mean something to whoever acquires the saddle on down the road. Ive often mentioned my old Heiser saddle. It is a gorgeous saddle, and one of the most comfortable I have ever sat in. I traded for the saddle when I had a saddle shop in Tennessee, and I need to write the history down and put it in an envelope and put it where it can be found by whoever is going through my papers when I reach my expira-tion date. The original owner left Tennessee in 1923 and went west to be a cowboy. He bought the Heiser when he got a job break-

    ing colts on a ranch in Wyoming. In 1933, he got a letter from home saying his father was sick and they needed him back on the farm, so he bundled his saddle up, got on a train, and went back to Tennessee. His Grandson started using the saddle about 1980, and traded it to me in 1987. I traded him a brand new Hereford saddle, even up, for the old black kack, even though the kid would have been tickled if I had of-fered him $150.00 trade in. Ive never regret-ted the trade. I suspect that Hereford has al-ready crossed over Jordan, but the Heiser is still going strong. When I cleaned the old oil out of it and replaced the fleece and strings, the saddle came back to its original color and Lord help me, I should not have done it, but I put silver conchos on it. It really didnt hurt the value much, because, back before the collectible market went in the crapper with the econo-my, I turned down several dollars profit on the saddle. It will probably go to one of my kids when Im through riding, and I know they will appreciate knowing where it was before I got it. Write it down folks. It wont do you a lick of good, but your heirs will appreciate it!

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    by Tab Piggthe same area every time it bears weight, causing stress on one quar-ter of the hoof wall. This usually happens at the widest point of the hoof wallbetween the toe and the heel where pressure is built-up from uneven weight distribution.

    There are different causes and symptoms that can be identified before a Quarter Crack occurs. Some examples include: Long Toes: Often times own-ers and farriers are afraid to trim a foot too much, and the heel grows forward towards the toe and under-neath the foot. When this happens, the horses foot is not flat on the ground. A photo of a horse with a long toe is pictured on the right. Heels: Heels grow at an angle. As seen in the image of the horse with the long toe, the angle continues under the foot because it is not trimmed. As the heel grows under the foot, it effects how the horse bears its weight. As the coronary band (where the hoof and hairline meet) bends down into the hoof, the hoof wall will eventually crack to relive the pressure. A photo of a healthy, trimmed hoof is pictured

    on the right. Uneven Hairline: If a horse distributes its weight unevenly, the hairline above the hoofwall be-comes uneven. If you notice that a horse is lame and the hairline is crooked, that usually means its weight is being distributing un-evenly. On a balanced hoof, the hairline is straight. Managing Quarter CracksOften times, a horse becomes lame when it has a Quarter Crack, and it can become very lame if the condition is not treated. First and foremost, its important to decipher what caused the Quarter Crack in the first place. Is it because the horses toe is too long? Is the horses weight being distributed evenly? Is the horse striking in the same place repetitively during a racing com-petition? Its important to figure out what causes the cracking in the hoof wall because the condition will never go away if the foot isnt balanced properly. A horse needs to distribute its weight evenlyso that it can land on its feet with-out putting stress on the hoof wall. A farrier should be able to measure and decide if the toe is too long

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