National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Germany is working to establish reining

as a new para-equestrian discipline. The first Para-Reining Training Camp was held in June at the beautiful Showdown Ranch close to Welzheim, Germany. Participants and organiz-ers will never forget the experience; it was very special and exceptional for everyone – the handicapped riders as well as the trainers.

Twelve riders of various degrees of handicap from Germany and Slovakia received their first lessons in the art of reining. Most riders brought their own horses; some of them already had Western riding experi-ence in various disciplines. But, none of them had been introduced to rein-ing before the camp.

The riders loved the camp and were eager to participate. “We need more of these camps,” said Canadian profes-sional Bernie Hoeltzel, who, together with Jenny Nekula, instructed the handicapped riders. Hoeltzel, who was one of Germany’s ambassadors of reining when the discipline was new in the country, has coached many non-pro and youth riders through the years.

“Whoever saw the happiness of these people knows how important it is to promote this sport,” Hoeltzel said. “It gives them new perspec-tives and new goals. Handicapped riders have to find new ways of com-

municating with their horses, and it was really touching to see how well they understood each other, and how hard their horses tried to cooper-ate. So much feeling … a lot of riders without a handicap could learn from that. And, there was so much enthu-siasm – you only had to look in their eyes and at their faces. They were so happy with what they achieved.”

The camp opened the riders’ eyes to the fascinating world of reining. “It was an unbelievable experience,” said Elinor Switzer, who suffered a stroke when she was a young girl and sometimes still has problems with her equilibrium. Switzer, who has a remarkable show record in para Western pleasure, trail

and horsemanship, had never rid-den a reining horse. She borrowed a horse to use at the camp and said, “Thanks to that great horse, I rode my first rundown and sliding stop! It was so much fun.”

NRHA Germany's Vice President, Paul Kratschmer, called the camp a success and said more camps are being planned for the future. “Everything depends on the handi-capped reining enthusiasts them-selves,” he said. “The harder they try to achieve their dream of reining, the more successful we will be.”

The primary focus of para-eques-trian sports is to provide educational and competitive opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Many disabled athletes compete, and even excel, in sports designed for the able-bodied. But para-equestrian, in particular, opens a world of competi-tion to riders and drivers with even severe disabilities that might preclude them from other forms of the sports, and does so while providing a struc-tured, focused and highly competitive environment. Each rider or driver is classified according to his or her functional ability and competitors are grouped accordingly to ensure a level playing field.

To learn more about the inspiration-al discipline of para-equestrian, visit the United States Para-Equestrian Association at uspea.org. ★

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Reined cow horse fans are gear-ing up for the 44th annual National Reined Cow Horse

Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, Nev. The elite event, which showcases the best 3-year-old cow horses in the world, started Monday, Sept. 22, and will end with the exciting Futurity Open finals on Saturday, Oct. 4. The Futurity Open winner will receive a $100,000 paycheck, along with an array of impressive prizes.

Other activities during the show include the NRCHA Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 2; four horse sales, presented by Markel Insurance and managed by Parnell Dickinson Inc., to be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-4; and a special presentation by NRCHA Hall of Fame horseman Bobby Ingersoll on Friday, Oct. 3. For a $10 investment, you could win your own 2015 Snaffle Bit Futurity prospect, which comes with a solid foundation

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Top 10 Non-Pro RidersName / Earnings

1. Annie Reynolds, King Hill, ID ............................$526,425 2. Dema Paul, Cave Creek, AZ ...............................$293,516 3. Jo Anne Carollo, Atascadero, CA ......................$205,991 4. Laurie Ward, Kingsburg, CA ..............................$204,979 5. Mike Miller, Big Piney, WY ................................$144,895 6. Shawn Renshaw, Pismo Beach, CA ..................$130,018 7. Tammy Hays, Nocona, TX ...................................$89,536 8. John McCarty, Gaviota, CA ..................................$89,249 9. Eric Freitas, Santa Maria, CA ...............................$77,798 10. Michelle Cowan, Ardmore, OK ............................$76,695

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Nutrition on the road• Feed consistency: It is most

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• Vitamin supplements: Your horse will be exposed to various diseases during his travels, so it is important that his immune system function well. Adding a vitamin and mineral supplement to your horse’s feed one month prior to travel will help boost his immune system.

• Water consumption: A horse sweats when nervous, which, when combined with warm weather, can intensify his loss of salt and water. Providing salt, sprinkled over your horse’s feed or in block form, helps supplement any deficiency and encourages your horse to drink water while traveling. Orally admin-istered electrolytes also encourage a

horse to consume more water.• Hay: Horses are healthiest when

allowed to graze periodically during long trips. In addition, a hay man-ger, bag or net allows your horse to “snack” in the trailer as he chooses, yet helps keep the trailer free of blowing hay – a respiratory hazard. A hay net must be tied securely at or above your horse’s head to pre-vent him from becoming entangled.

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dle of a crowded trailer. The halter should fit comfortably, tight enough to be secure and not get caught easily on any part of the trailer, yet loose enough to prevent rubbing, bruises or soreness.

• Leg protection: Trailering your horse in leg wraps helps prevent injury to himself while traveling, during loading and unloading, or by another horse in an adjacent stall. Cotton padding around a horse’s hocks, held in place by veterinary wrap or Velcro fasteners, is the most comfortable and economical option for leg wraps. Use of duct tape around the leg wraps helps ensure they do not come off during travel.

• Horse blanket: If your horse is destined for, or will be travel-ing through, cold environments, an insulated blanket helps him retain body heat. When you are traveling to a competitive event, regardless of the season, place a lightweight blan-ket on your horse to help keep his hair coat clean during travel and to prevent blemishes caused by rub-bing against trailer walls.

• Shoes: A shod horse is less likely to chip or splinter a hoof during travel, but farrier work should be done at least one week in advance of your trip. Your horse’s hooves might be tender after trimming or shoeing, so give him sufficient recovery time before he travels, when balance and comfort are critical.

Trailer Environment• Air circulation: Concentrated

ammonia fumes from your horse’s urine can burn his respiratory tract, irritating it and making him more susceptible to disease. To help ensure good ventilation in your trailer, open windows and vents, but make sure there are bars or mesh screens in place to protect your horse’s head from any debris flying outside the trailer.

• Bedding: Wood shavings help absorb urine and alleviate some of the ammonia fumes. But rather than cover the entire trailer floor with shavings, which causes a needless amount of debris to blow around inside the trailer, pour a

row of shavings along the trailer wall where your horse stands.

• Tying: If your horse’s head will be tied while traveling, the tie-down should be located at chest height or higher, and the lead long enough to allow your horse to stand upright or drop his head toward the floor. Horses rely on lowering their head for two reasons: to lower their cen-ter of gravity for stability, and to allow their nasal passages to drain mucus and debris.

• Trailer safety: Your horse can suffer an injury any number of ways when being hauled in a trailer. The edge of a step-up trailer floor, where your horse enters, should have a padded, rubber bumper. Your horse’s back legs could catch on this edge during loading, causing cuts or lac-erations. Stall dividers should be in good working order, with no sharp edges, loose pieces or other potential hazards. Maintain your trailer for safe travel, routinely checking such things as the flooring, tires, brakes, hitch, and door and window latches. —Ryan Thomas Bell

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reined cow horses.

This year’s show, which will be held Sept. 29-Oct. 5 at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, is offering some new classes and even more opportunities for com-petitors to claim their share of more than a half-million dollars in cash and prizes.

In the Reining division, this year’s classes will be National Reining Horse Association (NRHA)-approved, which has already resulted in an increase in entries. In the Working Cow Horse division, a Non-Pro Rein/Boxing class will make its debut. The class allows riders to show their horses in the reining pattern, and then "box" a single animal at one end of the arena for a short time. In the Cutting division, three new Amateur cutting classes have been added to the show schedule, as well as a 7-Up Non-Pro class.

Another change this year is new management of the Western Horse Sale, formerly managed by Elaine and Bill Speight, who did the sale for years before deciding to step away. New manager Ron Anderson said he’s pleased with the consignments received thus far, and he

believes “everyone looking can find a horse at the right stage for their needs.” More than 40 horses will be offered, ranging from prospects to competition-ready mounts.

Additions to the popular “Cinch Night at the Supreme,” to be held Saturday evening, Oct. 4, include a Bridleless Cutting and a ranch rodeo-flavored Team Doctoring class. Admission to all Canadian Supreme events is free, but enthusiasts can also keep up with the action online, thanks to a live webcast, which can be accessed, along with daily schedules, at www.canadiansupreme.com. ★

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Mandy McCutcheon was only 17 years old when this photo of she and Jodies Doc Tari was taken during a photo shoot by Cappy Jackson. The photo graced the cover of the March 25,

1994 issue of Quarter Horse News, in which McCutcheon was featured in the issue’s 1993 Reining Statistics as the leading non-pro rider, and she also ranked seventh on the leading rider (all ages/all divisions) chart. Quite an accomplishment at such a young age, yet, it was just the tip of the iceberg for what was yet to come. Today, the 37-year-old wife and mother of two has set one record after another within the reining industry. A National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider, she is the first and only woman and non-pro to achieve this status. She won her first of eight NRHA Futurity Level 4 Non-Pro championships (an NRHA record) in 1993. Her latest accomplishments were recognized worldwide during this year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, France. She had already set records before she arrived in France, as the first woman and non-pro member of the U.S. Reining team. During the team competition, she and Yellow Jersey (Wimpys Little Step x Ms Clara Melody x Mr Melody Jac), a 10-year-old stal-lion bred by Peter Phinny, of Glen Arbor, Mich., contributed a 224 score to help the U.S. bring home the gold medal. But, she wasn’t done yet. In the Individual Reining division, McCutcheon once again stood on the podium, claiming the bronze medal after scoring an impressive 227. A true champion, inside and outside of the show pen, McCutcheon would be the first to tell you she didn’t accomplish all this on her own! Born to

ride, McCutcheon is the daughter of NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Tim McQuay and multiple world champion hunter/jumper champion rider Colleen McQuay. McCutcheon and her husband, Tom, an NRHA Million Dollar Rider, have two children; their son, Cade, 14, is already an accomplished rider, and 8-year-old daughter, Carlee, has also begun her journey to become the next generation of McQuay/McCutcheon record-setters ★

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