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May 2019

CONGRATULATIONS 2019 WHC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

The following individuals were awarded WHC Scholarships in 2019. Thank you to all who applied, and congratulations to the winners!

$1,000.00 WHC SCHOLARSHIPS

Amanda Guenther Jesse Guenther Amelia Corona Kennedy Hoch Maria Oachs Myla Lahti Casey Waite - Casey also received the $500.00 JCDHA Scholarship.

$500.00 WHC SCHOLARSHIPS

Holly Schoenherr Jared Quinn Natalie Siedschlag Taylor Rae Weiss

2 Mission Statement/AHC 3 WSHCEF 4 Veterans’ Equine Trail Services 5 Veterans’ Equine Trail Services (cont.) 6 Indian Relay Horse Racing Coming to Eau Claire County 7 Indian Relay Horse Racing Coming to Eau Claire County (cont.) 8 Carriage Classic / La Fleur

Stables / WI Horsemen’s News Ads

9 Gov. Dodge Poker Ride Ad 10 REINS, Inc. Thanks WHC 11 HorseSense for Special Riders, Inc. Thanks WHC 12 WSHCEF Jan Spencer

Scholarship Recipient / UWRF Equestrian Team Earns Spot at Nationals

13 Midwest Horse Fair 14 WHC Annual Award Winners 15 WHC Annual Award Winners 16 WHC Annual Award Winners 17 WHC Annual Award Winners 18 WHC Annual Award

Winners / JCDHA / Northern Saddle Club Thanks WHC

19 WHC Calendar of Upcoming Events / Classified Ads

20 WI Woman Crowned Miss Minnesota Rodeo Queen

21 WHC Forms 22 Leather Worker Brings

Damaged Tack Back to Life 23 Leather Worker Brings

Damaged Tack Back to Life (cont.)

24 Gov. Dodge Friends Group Honored with WHC Award / JCDHA Thanks WHC

25 AHC Brochure - ELDM 26 AHC Brochure - ELDM

WHC Districts / WHC CounciLetter Deadline

May Wisconsin Horse Council

Our Mission Statement:

To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin.

To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communication.

And to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

Wisconsin Horse Council Executive Board 2018-2019

Executive Officers President - Nancy Edwards 262-623-9092 [email protected] Vice President - Katie Bachhuber 920-539-0601 [email protected] Secretary - Jill Feller 920-948-9502 [email protected] Treasurer - Ron Miller 608-873-3848 [email protected]

Executive Board of Directors Past President - Karen Kroll, 608-795-2321, [email protected] Director at Large to MHF & WSHCEF - James Harris, 608-987-3600, [email protected] Director at Large - Gail Seasor, 608-576-9429, [email protected] District 1 Rep - OPEN District 2 Rep - Marilyn Krueger, 715-574-3950, [email protected] District 3 Rep - Bonnie Shepherd, 262-670-1426, [email protected] District 4 Rep - Floyd Finney, 608-868-4543, [email protected] District 5 Rep - Linda Catherman, 608-432-2599, [email protected]

Office Staff Member Darla Schack - Newsletter Editor/Website Administrator, Administrative Assistant [email protected] P.O. Box 72 121 S. Ludington Street, Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-0393 Fax: 920-623-0583 [email protected]

Midwest Horse Fair Megan Hanuszczak - General Manager [email protected] 131 S. Ludington Street Columbus, WI 53925 Phone: 920-623-5515 Fax: 920-623-5454

ATTENTION:

Tear out page 25/26 and fold it for a handy brochure to keep or to share. This month’s featured brochure is:

“Electronic Logging Device Mandate, How Will It Affect You?” from the

American Horse Council.

Membership in the Wisconsin Horse Council is open to individuals, associations, businesses, societies, or other entities whose interests are in line with the WHC’s purpose and Mission Statement. Our membership year follows the calendar year. Members will also receive a free monthly e-newsletter and the option to purchase a printed monthly newsletter where FREE classified ads can be placed and reasonable business card, 1/4, 1/2 and full page ads can be purchased as well. The newsletter reaches 500+ horse enthusiasts.

The WHC employs a professional lobbyist who works with us on pending legislation as needed for the equine industry.

We continue to work on adding new benefits for our members. Please feel free to contact us with your comments or suggestions. Thank you!

Wisconsin Horse Council May

What is the mission statement of the WSHC Equine Foundation? The Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation was created to better serve Wisconsin's growing equestrian community and to help that community realize its fullest potential. The Foundation is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c) (3) organization and as such allows individuals to make tax-deductible contributions to support Wisconsin equine projects. The mission of the Equine Foundation is to support Wisconsin's expanding equestrian community by funding: ....Educational Initiatives ....Equine Research ....Trail Development ....Youth Scholarship and Participation What is our relationship with the Wisconsin State Horse Council? The Wisconsin State Horse Council is our parent organization and the sole member of the WSHC Equine Foundation. WHC Board of Directors are elected to serve on the WSHC Equine Foundation Board of Directors, along with non-WHC individuals. The WHC was incorporated in 1972 as an advocate for the equine owners and industry in the State of Wisconsin. It has grown to become the focus of the equine industry in Wisconsin. The Mission Statement of the Wisconsin Horse Council is: To represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin. To promote the horse through leadership, education, service and communications, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry in the State of Wisconsin. WSHC Equine Foundation is a federally approved 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of equine activities and the equine industry in general. The Foundation's main objectives are to promote education, research and development, charity, and scholarship opportunities for equestrians in Wisconsin.

Welcome to the Wisconsin State Horse Council Equine Foundation The bond between an equestrian and their equine is an experience worth cherishing; we are

dedicated to strengthening this bond and enriching the equestrian experience in Wisconsin through education, research, charity, and scholarship.

Visit our website www.wisconsinhorsecouncil.org – Go to the WSHCEF tab at the top of the page

WSHCEF Officers & Board of Directors

Officers President Gary Jackson Vice President & Diane Sackett Secretary Treasurer Lila Lemanski

Board of Directors & Volunteer Team James Harris Mike McGowan Karen Meekma Sharon Hookstead Rich Ernsberger Lori Helmer Margo Miller Gail Seasor Dave Kluge Roxanne Kluge Linda Ernsberger


Veterans’ Equine Trail Services By Carol Watson, Correspondent for The Country Today / thecountrytoday.com

For over 40 years, Barbara Knopf has dedicated her life to the rescue of abandoned and abused Morgan horses. And now, on 80 acres of rolling countryside outside La Valle, these same horses are rescuing our nation's veterans.

It's a story with an unexpected beginning.

"When my son returned home from tours of Iraq and Afghanistan in 2010, we were having coffee one morning when he told me about the anxiety he'd been experiencing since his return," said Knopf. "He said that being with the horses had calmed him and asked that I start a program to help other veterans. That was the beginning of Veterans' Equine Trail Services," she added.

About five years ago, then-Wisconsin First Lady Tonette Walker visited September Farms in La Valle to present Knopf with the Wisconsin Heroes Award, which honors a state resident whose compassion and commitment to a nonprofit organization has made a difference in the lives of others.

A U.S. Marine Corp veteran herself, Knopf is acutely aware of the difficult issues many veterans face when they return home.

"Almost every Veteran returning from a military deployment will experience some symptoms of PTSD whether its anxiety, depression or social isolation," she said. "Some vets do have a reduction of these symptoms over time and their lives will become increasingly disrupted."

"Yet it can be months or even years before a veteran seeks help due to fears of being labeled mentally ill," she said.

For J.S., a 39-year old Veteran who served in Saudi Arabia, it took nine years.

"I was diagnosed with PTSD after my deployment in 2003 and experienced a lot of PTSD issues which continued despite counseling," he said. "One day in 2012, I was at the Baraboo Veterans' Office when I saw a flyer about the V.E.T.S program and decided to give it a try."

"I have been a part of the program ever since, and my PTSD issues are under much better control," he said. “This program has changed my life.”

Preparing a horse to participate in the program is extensive and may take up to two years to complete. It is a process that is never hurried.

“My primary goal during the first year of training is to enable a horse to learn to trust people again,” said Knopf. This is done by consistently meeting their basic needs, spending a lot of one-on-one time with them and allowing them to run free for as long as they want in the pasture.”

“Because so many of these horses have been neglected or abused, we want them to know there is nothing to fear here,” she said.

Later, horses take part in exercises that enable them to remain calm during grooming and to not react to loud noises or strange objects they may encounter.

"Horses are first desensitized to grooming tools as they are necessary to their basic care," said Knopf. "Clippers, in particular, can scare a horse because they are noisy, and we use an advance/retreat approach to desensitize them."

"This involves showing the clippers to a horse slowly in stages from a distance until they relax, then walking closer until we can get close enough to groom them" she said. Continued on next page...

Barbara Knopf is pictured with former Gov. Scott Walker in February 2014 when she was honored as a Wisconsin hero.


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Veterans’ Equine Trail Services

"This process is repeated in the same way with numerous other items such as wheelchairs and canes," added Knopf.

Once a horse completes training and qualifies for the program, Knopf turns her attention to the veterans waiting to participate in VETS. An assessment of each veteran's needs is made, and he or she is matched with the personality of a horse Knopf feels is a good fit.

"A veteran may be matched with a mare, gelding or even a foal according to his or her issues," she said. "For vets who are afraid of horses, we raise a few babies each year for them to work with."

"Our main goal is to find a partnership that will work on building trust between horse and veteran," Knopf said.

After the match is made, activities are self-paced beginning with simple tasks that emphasize touch, movement and relaxation. Later tasks may include haltering, saddling and leading. Teams work together to overcome small obstacles, then move on to achieve larger goals such as riding or driving a carriage. All activities are self-guided.

"If a veteran just wants to sit and watch the horses run in the field or just give them apples, that’s fine with me," said Knopf. "It's the relationship that develops between the veteran and the horse that matters, not the activity" she said.

Knopf said that veterans with physical limitations can also participate in the program. "Veterans that are in wheelchairs can learn to drive as carriage if they are interested," said Knopf. "This enables them to leave their wheelchair behind and feel the power of controlling a 1000-pound horse." "This feeling of control can then be applied to other areas of their life," she said.

VETS will also work with the families of service members who are facing a member's deployment, as well as with families experiencing problems after a veteran's return to civilian life.

"Many returning veterans come back to an economy where they have no job, no home and very little money," said Knopf. "Plus, if they have been diagnosed with PTSD, they fear being stigmatized and have a difficult time sharing what can be very dark memories.

"But until these memories are dealt with, it's difficult for a veteran to move forward." "Our program assists with this process," she said

While there are many personal stories to be found attesting to the benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy, there was little formal research until an article published in the Military Medical Research Journal* in January 2018 provided empirical proof. That article reported on a group of 29 Veterans diagnosed with PTSD who completed a 6-week therapeutic riding program and were then compared with a similarly diagnosed control group who had not participated.

Veterans who completed the program were later tested by researchers and found to have a decrease of 87.5% in their PTSD symptoms when compared to the control group.

Yet the precise reasons Equine-Assisted Therapy remains somewhat of a mystery, one which is no doubt related to the bond that develops between a horse and a human over time.

Winston Churchill once said, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."

For the 600 veterans who participate in the VETS program, these words make perfect sense.

For more information about the VETS program

or to volunteer, call Barbara Knopf at

608-985-8886. VETS is a nonprofit organization

and is 100 percent supported by

private donors, small grassroots grants and civilian and military

organizations. Monetary donations can be sent to

VETS, 320 West St., La Valle, WI 53194.


Indian Relay Horse Racing Coming to Eau Claire County By Christena T. O’Brien, Leader-Telegram staff &

published in The Country Today

Imagine six athletes riding bareback around a half-mile track at full speed, then jumping off, mounting a second horse, flying around the course, changing horses again and then rounding the track one more time.

It’s called Indian relay horse racing, and this summer it’s coming to the Remington Ranch in the Eau Claire County town of Union.

“The races are popular because they are so extreme,” said Marcus Red Thunder, race director for Extreme Thunder USA.

Billed as America’s oldest extreme sport, Indian relay horse racing is built around incredible horses, skilled riders and team members from Native American nations in the United States and Canada.

Indian relay horse racing involves a team of four: the rider, catcher, setup man and back holder.

Riders are fearless, agile athletes with amazing balance, stamina and strength, according to event organizers. They make three laps around the track, jumping off one horse and onto a new, fresh animal after each lap. This exchange is known as the “storm.”

Risking being run over by the incoming horse, the catcher waves down the rider as he gallops in for the exchange and catches the horse as the rider dismounts, sometimes having to use his body to stop a half-ton animal.

The setup man must keep the fresh horse calm and hold the animal until the rider mounts. This position requires split-second timing and skill at positioning the exchange horse so that the rider can have a clean setup and jump onto the horse. Continued on next page...

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Indian Relay horse racing involves riders galloping around a track three times and changing horses after completing each lap. If You Go

What: Extreme Thunder USA Indian Relay Horse Racing

When: Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 22 to 24. Event site opens at 3 p.m. each day, and races run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Where: Remington Ranch, 6915 Curvue Road.

Other: The event will include Native American music, dance and storytelling by Native American historians; tours of a Native American village and teepees; photo opportunities with riders and horses; and VIP hospitality and kitchen.

Seating: General admission, lawn chair, reserved, reserved VIP, front row tables and corporate seats.

Wednesday Family Fun Night: 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21. This isn’t a race day, and there is no admission charge with ticket from participating sponsor.

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Indian Relay Horse Racing Coming to Eau Claire County

The back holder, with a calm spirit and soothing words, keeps the third horse calm through the “storm” and then hands the animal over to the setup man.

Both fans of Indian relay horse racing, Larry Barr, who produces and builds music festivals, and Red Thunder, a native adviser for different tribes, decided to partner to bring a relay to Wisconsin.

“I think after people see it, it’s going to be the talk of the town,” Barr said. “It was something I thought was exciting enough to bring to Eau Claire.”

Extreme Thunder USA is inviting 48 Native American teams from around the United States and Canada to compete for $250,000 in prize money, said Red Thunder, who lives in Montana.

The event will kick off with Wednesday Family Fun Night from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21. This isn’t a race day.

Eight races are planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, to Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Extreme Thunder USA materials, with women’s and kids’ races planned between the fourth and fifth races of the day.

Indian relay horse racing “is the only extreme sport that involves the whole family,” Red Thunder said, noting teams consist of grandparents, parents, children and other family members.

In addition to racing, the event will include Native American music, dance and storytelling, arts and crafts and tours of a Native American village and teepees.

“It’s a perfect venue to teach our people and others that our culture is still alive, still going and still strong,” said Red Thunder, who is Ojibwe and Cree.

This spring, construction on the event site is set to begin at the Remington Ranch, owned by Bruce and Karen Remington and located about three miles from Country Jam.

No other event has a half-mile race track built specifically for Indian relay horse racing, Red Thunder said. The site outside of Eau Claire “is a first of its kind.”

The event is expected to draw 500 to 2,000 people on Aug. 21; 1,000 to 2,000, Aug. 22; 2,000 to 4,000, Aug. 23; and 3,000 to 5,000, Aug. 24, ac-cording to materials provided to Eau Claire County.

“It’s going to be something different,” said Bruce Remington, who has shared the coming event with people he knows. “The people who have heard about it are excited ….”

Contact: 715-830-5838, [email protected], @CTOBrien on Twitter


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The Wisconsin Horse Council Supports REINS Growth

REINS, Inc. Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies is entering their 37th year of serving individuals with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Our mission, “REINS, Inc. provides personal growth, challenge and development through equine assisted activities and therapies to improve participants quality of life this year.

REINS continues to build a presence in Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties but cannot deny our entry into the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh Communities. The support of many is responsible for our success.

In 2017 REINS brought the benefits of this unique therapy to 38 participants. In 2018 we served 75 individuals and in 2019 we will begin our season on June 17th welcoming 110 participants!

With this growth, the number of horses needed to support the REINS program has increased as well. Because of horse sponsors, such as the Wisconsin Horse Council, we are able to follow our strict guidelines on the number of hours each horse is with our clients as well as make the best match possible between horse and participant. Each match keeps in mind our partners size, temperament, ability and physical need. The care of our equine therapists is close to 20% of our annual budget making every sponsorship a remarkable gift to our program.

A tremendous thank you to those at the Wisconsin Horse Council who see the value in the work that we do and the importance of community support. Our horses, participants and their families/guardians are grateful for your generosity.

This growth has also created a position for Rachel Fischer, OTR/L, who joined REINS as full-time Sr. Instructor and Equine Professional in December of 2018.

Originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Rachel attended Concordia University Wisconsin, where she received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree. While in college, she additionally became a PATH certified instructor.

Following graduate school, Rachel accepted an occupational therapy position at UW Health and eventually American Family Children’s Hospital in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. Although incredibly blessed to hold this position, Rachel had a large hole in her heart, that could only be filled with equine assisted activities and therapies!

Rachel provides high quality, participant-centered, evidence based and compassionate services to ensure participants achieve their desired goals. She has over 5 years’ experience working with both adult and pediatric participants as a PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor.

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Congratulations to Gabrielle Schumacher for Receiving the WSHCEF Jan Spencer Scholarship 2019!

Jan Spencer was a member of the Wisconsin Horse Council for many years and served in several officer positions including Vice President. She was devoted to the equine industry and was an advocate for education. Jan passed away in 2015, and in her memory, the Jan Spencer Scholarship was established for one non-traditional student in the amount of $1,500. Congratulations to Gabrielle Schumacher for receiving this very meaningful scholarship. Good luck, Gabrielle!

UW-River Falls Equestrian Team Earns Spot at Nationals

The Country Today Press Release After outstanding results at regional finals Feb. 23-24 and Intercollegiate Horse Show Association semi-finals March 15-16, the UW-River Falls IHSA Western Team now has their sights set on IHSA nationals in Syracuse, N.Y., May 3-6.

At regional finals hosted by North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D., the UWRF western team was named Team Champions. The following individuals qualified for IHSA semi-finals based on their performance at regional finals: Samantha Abrahamson, Individual Beginner Horsemanship (First Place Champion); Libby Alders, Team Intermediate Horsemanship; Kendyl Bennett, Team Novice Horsemanship; Emily Edwards, Team Intermediate Horsemanship; Sydni Loose, Individual Advanced Horsemanship (First Place Champion); Grace Miller, Individual Intermediate Horsemanship (Reserve Champion); Danielle Paulson, Team Open Horsemanship, Team Reining, Individual Open Horsemanship (First Place Champion) and Individual Reining (First Place Champion); Krista Schoenfelder, Team Advanced Horsemanship; and Jackie Thayer, Individual Advanced Horsemanship (Reserve Champion).

The IHSA semi-final competition hosted by Utah State University in Logan, Utah, was one of three IHSA semi-final competitions taking place that weekend across the country. Overall, the UWRF team was named Reserve Champion securing their team’s advancement to nationals in May.

Individuals advancing to nationals to compete in team events include: Alders, Team Intermediate Horsemanship (First Place); Bennett, Team Novice Horsemanship; Edwards, Team Beginner Horsemanship (First Place); Paulson, Team Open Horsemanship (Third Place) and Team Reining (Third Place); and Schoenfelder, Team Advanced Horsemanship.

UWRF placements in individual categories at IHSA semi-finals included the following with the top four placements advancing to nationals: Abrahamson, Individual Beginning Horsemanship (Third Place, advancing to nationals); Loose, Individual Advanced Horsemanship (Reserve Champion, advancing to nationals); Miller, Individual Intermediate Horsemanship (Fifth Place); and Paulson, Individual Open Horsemanship (Reserve Champion, advancing to nationals) and Individual Reining (Fifth Place).


CHOKE - 2019 Equine of the Year T.J. Clibborn was given Choke as a computer draw to compete in the Madison Extreme Mustang Challenge Makeover in 2009. After 90 days of training, Choke went on to be one of the top ten finalists in the competition. She also won the colts division of the Extreme Cowboy competition in Belvidere, Illinois. Choke was an area divisional champion of America’s favorite trail horse in Wisconsin. When she competed in Texas at the America’s Favorite Trail Horse event, she finished second out of 100 horses. TJ and Choke have given many demonstrations all over the state, even

appearing at Career Days in Sun Prairie in 2017 to give children an idea of what an equine career might be like. In Atlanta, Choke also gave rides to children who had never touched a horse. Choke and TJ have even been Salvation Army bell ringers. Choke is a great example of a great equine ambassador! Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to present the Equine of the Year award to Choke and TJ.

TERRY KLUEVER - 2019 Horse Person of the Year Having the title Horse Person of the Year means you need to be a staple to the horse community. Terry is a quiet watcher on the fence, a conversation waiting to happen with whomever will stand still long enough, and a man of his word. Terry has participated in events across the country ranging from the Quarter Horse Congress to local fun shows. Terry is educated with extreme diversity of breeds, disciplines and levels of competition. He holds WHC and WI 4-H judging cards. He helps local clubs and national organizations raise funds for projects. Terry loves to educate. You’ll never have to ask Terry to help kids; he teaches them without stressing them. After all, it’s supposed to be fun! His kindness and sincerity extend well beyond the horse community. If Terry had his way, he would adopt every dog, donkey, or child in need of a home. The man would donate a kidney if you needed one; in fact, he actually did that! Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to recognize Terry Kluever as Horse Person of the Year.

SARA GRONSKI - 2019 Show Judge of the Year The WHC Judge of the Year is just the person you want to see standing in the middle of the pen when you go to a show. Sara is fair, friendly, moves the show along with precision and is always professional in and out of the arena. Sara is especially good with kids who need a confidence boost. She works with kids to communicate better with their horses so they feel less frustrated when in a difficult situation. Sara is hard-working, ethical, generous, and represents the WHC very well. Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to present this award to Sara Gronski.


WES & JANE LICHT - 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Wisconsin is very fortunate to have Wes and Jane Licht as ambassadors in the world of horses. Over the years they have generously given their time and talents to aid and encourage the sport of carriage driving. Wes and Jane were founding members of Dairyland Driving Club where Wes served as president and Jane was on the board of directors and served as club webmaster, newsletter editor and photographer. Back in the 1980’s and 90’s, they set up the first Dairyland booths at the early Midwest Horse Fairs and organized the club’s driving demonstrations in the Coliseum. Wes and Jane also helped organize the first Dairyland Driving Club youth camp where club leaders mentored young drivers to learn proper skills in correct harnessing and hitching with an emphasis on safety. At other Dairyland clinics, Wes has used his horses to introduce novices to pair driving, obstacle driving and training procedures. While driving mostly singles and pairs, for the Wisconsin Sesquicentennial in 1998, Wes drove his four-in-hand at the Midwest Horse Fair and in the unique Coach Run from Madison to Prairie du Chien, with stops at schools and nursing homes along the way. Wes has always had a passion for carriage driving and for helping others in the sport. When his daughters were young drivers he served as a local 4-H leader and for several years he was the driving clinician for Dane County 4-H youth. He taught the youngsters how to drive safely and compete in ring classes and obstacle competition. In 2004 and 2005, Wes was the official driving clinician at the Midwest Horse Fair sharing his knowledge and skills in teaching horses to drive. Over the years he has also demonstrated his horse-centered approach to training at the Iowa Horse Fair and with driving clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Wes loves to compete with his horses and he mentors other drivers to successfully participate in combined driving events, carriage pleasure driving shows and distance driving competitions. He was the co-founder of Midwest Distance Driving Association in 1997 and as president he encouraged many drivers to get involved in the new sport of distance driving. For the Midwest Horse Fair in 2005, 2006 and 2018 Wes helped organize the Driving Derbies and he participated in these exciting events. Wes and Jane are proud owners of Morab horses and Jane has served on the board of directors for the International Morab Breeders Association. For many years, she has assisted with organizing the Morab breed demonstrations at the Midwest Horse Fair while Wes did the driving in interesting costumes and using various carts, carriages and in one year, a homemade chariot. This couple has raised many Morabs on their small Rocking L Acres farm near McFarland, Wisconsin, sharing them to teach youngsters and oldsters the fine art of horsemanship and especially driving. It was only fitting that when they recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family and friends, that it was at the Villa Louis Carriage Classic, and Wes and Jane were driving their horse and buggy. Congratulations to Wes and Jane Licht. Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to them.


ROBERT HOUSEL - 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Bob Housel has been an active committee member of the Heart of the North Rodeo for over 50 years. He was voted Committee Person of the Year in 2000 and has been a rodeo delegate at the National Finals Rodeo for 28 years. He serves on several committees including Animal Welfare and Exceptional Rodeo (an event for children with special needs). Bob’s commitment to the industry is evidenced by the fact he has organized and worked at the local 4-H horse shows for over 37 years and has managed the trail class at the state 4-H show for 20 years. Bob also has helped organize and worked at the state 4-H tack sale at Midwest Horse Fair. Bob has fostered

a strong and growing horse industry in both his local area and at the state level. He is a very deserving recipient of the Wisconsin Horse Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

RON MILLER - 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Ron Miller’s nomination for a Lifetime Achievement Award chronicles an unbelievable life as a horseman and mentor/teacher. It is obvious from his many accomplishments that he must have 2 or 3 clones to have done so much and been so many things to so many people. His career as a public school teacher prepared him well for his personal career of showing and judging horses and encouraging the future of our industry – the youth. His commitment to excellence and fairness has meant positive experiences for every young person as well as every adult who has been fortunate enough to meet him in the show ring, Junior Judge with him, ring steward for him, learn from him, and strive for the same qualities he preaches. Over and over you hear stories of how his mentoring, common sense, and just plain good manners have made a turning-point difference in many lives. Ron pursued his equestrian life in the Quarter horse world. He is a very active member of the Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association (WQHA) as well as the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and spent most of the past 40 years as either a director or officer in WQHA. During the 80’s, he was the WQHA Futurity Secretary and Wisconsin had one of the most successful futurities in the country during that time. He served as the AQHA Region 3 show manager and committee chair for 5 years and it built up to be the largest in the country. He holds judging cards in several different horse organizations. For many years, Ron has been serving as the WQHA representative on the Wisconsin Horse Council Board of Directors (WHC), serving as the WHC treasurer for 20+ years and co-chairing the Judges and Championship Challenge committees. WHC appreciates his dedicated attention to managing the complex finances of its organization and offering his sound, reasonable advice on many issues. Ron’s wife, Pat, says that one of his best attributes is that he is genuinely happy when he sees people succeed whom he has competed against or has mentored. He gets many calls every year asking for advice from people who just started judging and he is always ready to help. According to Pat, “Ron really believes that showing is about simply improving yourself, not trying to beat someone else.” Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to recognize this powerhouse in our horse industry and present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Ron Miller.


FRIENDS OF GOVERNOR DODGE STATE PARK - EQUESTRIANS - 2019 Special Achievement Award

A Special Achievement Award for the Equestrian Committee of the Friends of Gov. Dodge State Park recognizes this group’s ambitious goal of funding and building a new equestrian campground in one of Wisconsin’s most popular state parks near the Wisconsin-Illinois border. A permanent campground for horses and their owners was an element of the Master Plan for this park dating back to the 1980’s. However, funding was never allotted in the State budget for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to build the proper campground for equestrians. Today, this group of dedicated trail riders (all volunteers) has come together to work with the DNR and make this project a reality. The monetary target was originally over $3 million dollars. Working with the Park’s land manager, the Gov. Dodge Equestrians found a solution that is more attainable without sacrificing amenities. The final campground plan was chosen and approved in 2018 and has 21 pull-through sites appropriate for both large and small trailers with electric and a price tag of $650,000. The Equestrian Committee organized formally in 2015 and began a capital campaign in 2018 with various fund-raisers, grant writing, and soliciting donations. Since June 2018, the group has raised close to $200,000. A raffle with incredible prizes was just completed with the drawing held at this year’s Midwest Horse Fair. Fund-raising events continue. The improved campground will be an attraction for trail riders well into the future. Trail riding is the number one horse activity in Wisconsin. Once this project is completed, it will ensure a place to camp and ride for generations to come and contribute to the economic impact of the horse industry in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to recognize the dedication and hard work of this group with a Special Achievement Award.

DR. ANNE CLARY - 2019 Special Achievement Award Wisconsin Horse Council is presenting a Special Achievement Award to Dr. Anne Clary for her dedicated work in the draft horse world, specifically the Percheron breed. Dr. Clary is a licensed veterinarian and equine chiropractor. In addition to her veterinary practice, she and her husband, Joel, own and operate a farm--breeding, raising, and showing Percherons since 1997. One of their proudest accomplishments is breeding, raising, and training a six-horse hitch from their own herd. Dr. Clary has taken a leadership role in the Wisconsin Draft Breeders Association, serving as the president and scheduling educational workshops by professionals to teach cart driving, equine law, halter showmanship, and draft riding to both adults and youth. At the national level, she was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Percheron Association. She was heavily involved with the

planning and implementation of Percheron World Show. On a personal level, Dr. Clary initiated a youth crew comprised of her 3 sons and 4 of their high school friends and taught them all the skills needed to prepare for the Percheron World Show held in October 2018. The crew spent endless hours learning from Anne braiding, clipping, showmanship and driving techniques, team building, and problem solving. She took her crew to draft horse shows both in-state and out-of-state to gain the experience they needed in the show ring. Her type of teaching and mentoring young teamsters is especially vital in the draft horse world, keeping it primed and growing. Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to recognize the work and accomplishments of Dr. Anne Clary with a Special Achievement Award.


PAT MILLER - 2019 WHC Director of the Year

In 2003, Pat Miller became a Member of the Wisconsin Horse Council (WHC) Board of Directors as a representative for her business, Pat’s Chaps. Currently, she serves as the co-chair of the WHC Championship Challenge Committee, a program for equestrians competing for top honors in open shows and also is chairman of the WHC Awards Committee. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Midwest Horse Fair Board and chairperson of it for the last 4 years. During her years on the MHF Board, the Midwest Horse Fair has risen as a national leader in equine expos and has enjoyed an increase in financial success as well as production excellence. As a volunteer, Pat committed a lot of her personal time, along with other Board members, in guiding this important WHC asset through various difficulties and enjoying the successes of their hard work. Pat is very deserving of this recognition.

Wisconsin Horse Council is pleased to present the 2019 WHC Director of the Year award to Pat Miller.

Jefferson County Draft Horse Association Update

Spring is finally here, even though Mother Nature is still testing our patience with the weather. We hope everyone enjoyed the Midwest Horse Fair and was able to see everything they want-ed to see. There is never enough time to see everything unless you are there the whole time.

The Jefferson County Draft Horse Association will be at Old World Wisconsin May 18-19 for the Rituals of Spring. They will be plowing, disking and dragging the field in readiness for planting. The Omnibus will be pulled by a team of draft horses both days. The JCDHA will also be at Old World Wisconsin July 4th for the parade, July 27-28 for threshing and making hay and again in September 7-8 for fall plowing. The association will also be at Farm Technology Days July 23-25 doing some demonstrations.

We would like to thank the Wisconsin Horse Council for the grant we received. The grant will help offset the expense our teamsters encounter for getting the horses to Old World Wisconsin. Thank you again!

The Northern Saddle Club Thanks the Wisconsin Horse Council The Northern Saddle Club would like to thank the Wisconsin Horse Council for donating thousands of dollars for trail and trail head improvements.

The WHC conducts a 4-day school on designing and building sustainable trails for multi use. Some of the Northern Saddle Club members have participated in this program.

The Northern Saddle Club is a family oriented trail horse club which works with the Florence County Forestry and Parks Department and has helped developed a wonderful trail system of over 30 miles of trails to ride. For viewing upcoming events or joining the club visit our website at https://www.northernsaddleclub.org or visit us on Facebook or call Sharon, 906-828-3005.


Upcoming Events 2017 May 2019 May 4 Spring Showdown All Breed Open Horse Show, Walworth Co. Fairgrounds, Elkhorn, WI, Contact Stefanie Adams at (262) 215-3541 May 8-11 WHC 2019 Trail Design School -14th Annual Trail Master Certification course by Trail Design Specialists, Inc., Southern Kettle Moraine, DJ Mackie Picnic Area in Eagle, WI, 8am-4pm daily, Contact Margaret Kraege (608) 235-8302 or [email protected] May 10-12 Glacier Trails Distance Ride, Horsemans Campground, Palmyra, WI, Romona Radtke (608) 222-5200 May 11 IDCTA Schooling Show, Dressage, Horse Power Healing, 411 E Court St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, Contact Wendy Konichek [email protected], www.horsepowerhealingcenter.com - SANCTIONED May 11 Rough Riders Saddle Club of Wayside Tack Sale & Swap, 10am - 2pm, Koltz Stables, 6390 Cty. Rd. X, De Pere, WI 54115, Janie Besel (920) 949-1407, 12’ x 12’ spaces available for $10 May 12 West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co. Annual Open Pleasure Horse Show Series, 9am, W4812 Hwy. 20, East Troy, WI 53120, (262) 642-4272, www.west20.com - SANCTIONED May 13 WHC District 4 Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm, Culver’s Restaurant, Exit 163, Milton-Edgerton, WI, on I-90 May 17 Coulee Region Riders Club Horse Show, N6350 Briggs Road, Holmen, WI, 6:45pm, Contact (608) 484-0829 or (608) 799-8226 - SANCTIONED May 18 & 19 Winnebago County 4-H Warm-Up Show 2019, 8:30am, 18th is English Day, 19th is Western Day, Winnebago County Fairgrounds - Sunnyview Expo, Oshkosh, WI, Contact Katie Samuelson (920) 851-6160, [email protected] - SANCTIONED May 18 & 19 Border Battle Boogie Distance Ride, Governor Knowles State Forest, WI, Deb Moe (715) 222-3626 May 19 Badger Horse Show Assoc. Open Speed Show, Rusty B Arena, W5641 Cty. Rd. J, Westfield, WI 53964, 9am, Contact Nola Siewert at [email protected] or call (920) 858-2860, DCHA Buckle Challenge Sponsored Show - SANCTIONED May 19 Fox River Saddle Club Open Horse Show, West 20 Ranch & Saddle Co., W4812 Hwy 20, East Troy, WI 53120, Contact (262) 642-4272, www.west20.com May 19 Fond du Lac Co. 4-H Horse & Pony Project FUZZY WUZZY OPEN HORSE SHOW, Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds, Contact Julie Grossman (920) 979-7752 for stalls and questions, show bill on - SANCTIONED May 21 Outback Riders of WI Club Meeting, 7pm, Wouter’s Sport Bar, 1360 W. Frontier Rd., Little Suamico, WI 54141, (920) 606-1628 May 22 WHC BOD Monthly Meeting, 7pm, 121 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925 May 27 JCHP Memorial Day Open Show, 8am, Jefferson Co. Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Ave., Jefferson, WI, Contact Donna Ciciva (608) 335-8595 or [email protected] - SANCTIONED May 30 Wazee Riders Horse Shows, 388 Hwy. 54, Black River Falls, WI, Jackson Co. Fair Grounds, 5:30pm, Contact Steve (715) 284-7004 or [email protected] - SANCTIONED May 31 - June 2 Palomino Exhibitors Assoc. of WI (PEAW) Horse Shows, 9 judges, 8am, Ozaukee Co. Fairgrounds, W67 N866 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, WI, Contact Karla Kegley (262) 613-1033 or [email protected] - SANCTIONED ALL BREED CLASSES ONLY May 31 - June 2 WIFQHA Horse Show, Jackson County Fair Park, Black River Falls, WI, (608) 397-0399, wifqha.org - SANCTIONED * FOR MORE EQUINE RELATED UPCOMING EVENTS, click on this link to be redirected to WalkTrotGo.com or Wisconsin Horsemen’s News.

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Offering for your consideration: 11 year-old 14.2 HH Arabian mare (Safire granddaughter). This mare has been successfully shown in open and class A shows in halter, leadline, sport horse in hand, huntseat and dressage. She just recently earned her WDHA Legion of Merit Award. This mare has very good ground manners and deserves an experienced rider. Private treaty with references. Call (920) 894-7239. (A/M/J)

Dispersal Sale: 2-wheel Jerald show cart with rubber tires and wooden basket (#9118—96” shafts). Clean and in good condition. Make offer. Contact us at (920) 894-7239 and leave a message. Also a set of fine harness (overcheck) used on 14.2 HH horse. (A/M/J)

For Sale: Pretty, friendly 16 year-old pasture ornament. This 14.3 HH grey gelding is homegrown and has very nice ground manners. He has been shown in halter, huntseat and dressage. Serious inquiries only with references. Contact (920) 894-7239. (A/M/J)

For Sale: Registered 10-year-old Morgan mare, beautiful sweet horse and her pal, chestnut quarter horse gelding, used to be registered, former barrel racer, good disposition. Both were well broke but need training. Haven't ridden them in years due to health reasons. $2500 for the pair. Saddles included. Call Gordon at 612-685-2210 or write [email protected] . River Falls Wisconsin area. (M/A/M)

For Sale: Schneiders Billy Royal Silver Plate Thunder Classic matching bridle and breastcollar, Dark oil, $300 for both, includes shipping in continental USA. Photos available. [email protected] 608-393-4049 (A/M/J)

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Holmen’s Paige Storlie Chosen to be Miss Minnesota Rodeo

By Pat McKnight, Correspondent for The Country Today / thecountrytoday.com

A Wisconsin horsewoman has been chosen to represent Minnesota in the rodeo world. Last fall, Paige Storlie of Holmen was crowned Miss Minnesota Rodeo queen from among the 12 applicants vying for the title.

“I’ve worked my whole life to be the best horsewoman I can be and be willing and ready to be the public representative of the organization,” said Storlie. “

While her schedule wasn’t busy over the winter, the activities she’ll be involved in during her reign are beginning to pick up. Heading into the busy rodeo season, Storlie will represent MRA wearing the rodeo association’s traveling sash and crown.

She kicked off the busy season with a recent trip to Texas. Along with a friend from Minnesota, Storlie was one of 34,000 volunteers helping make the 87th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo a success during its

24-day run, Feb. 21 to Mar. 17. According to the event organizers, 2.5 million visitors took in the action and entertainment at western life themed event.

“Because I have a title, it helped me get selected (as a volunteer),” said Storlie. “The experiences and networking made it (the trip to Houston) worth it.”

She was assigned to help care for the animals owned by the Cervi’s Championship Rodeo, the suppliers of the ro-deo stock for HLSR. The company provides the broncs, bulls, steers, calves and other animals needed for the various rodeo events. According to Storlie, volunteers do receive a small stipend and are provided food and housing during their time at the rodeo.

Storlie’s journey to the Houston rodeo began when she changed her riding discipline from pleasure riding to rodeo competition. The switch started when she went looking for a new horse a few years ago.

Her search resulted in a quarter horse mare, Foxy, that Storlie used for drill team and barrel racing. Eventually, Storlie decided to concentrate on barrel racing. She sold Foxy and bought Tang, an eight-year-old quarter horse gelding, last September. This coming season, Storlie is planning to ride Tang in the MRA circuit rodeos in barrel racing classes.

Barrel racing is a speed event where the horse and rider run a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels set up in an arena. The horse and rider completing the run in the shortest time are the winners.

In addition to Minnesota, the MRA circuit has rodeos in South and North Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Along with working with Tang to be ready to compete, Storlie is looking for sponsors to support her as she travels during her reign.

In addition to her rodeo queen duties, Storlie attends Western Technical College majoring in human services and also trains other young horses she owns.

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Holmen rodeo competitor Paige Storlie rides her quarter horse gelding, Tang, for a lap around the arena at the Minnesota Rodeo Association finals right after she was crowned Miss Minnesota Rodeo queen.


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Leather Worker Brings Damaged Tack Back to Life By Pat McKnight, Correspondent for The Country Today / thecountrytoday.com

Through her business, ReRide Horse Tack, leather craftswoman Vicki McAllister gives used or damaged tack a second life and at the same time, help worthy causes. She is proving recycling can have multiple benefits.

A self-described horse fanatic from the get-go, McAllister traces her interest in refurbishing tack to her lack of horse gear when she was young. Growing up on a 300-acre dairy farm, her family didn’t have extra money for horse equipment. She started out her horse experience with a very uncooperative Shetland pony named Misty, riding her bareback with only a halter and lead rope.

“Needless to say that ‘Satan-spawn’ of a pony didn’t really teach us to ride proper(ly) but she did teach us to get back on when we fell, hang on or face death and duck fast or risk decapitation by clothesline,” said McAllister. “I believe my humble beginning with horses is a major factor in how ReRide became what it is and what I want it to be.”

Before his death in 2011, McAllister’s husband, Jerry, was employed with the Washburn County Sheriff Department. Through that connection, the couple learned about a bunch of rescued horses and the couple agreed to foster some of the horses. To raise funds for the horses’ care, McAllister decided to recycle used tack.

“We took some of those horses in and we were trying to figure out a way to help with the costs of getting those horses healthy and ready to adopt out,” said McAllister. “I thought what about taking used/broken tack and refurbishing it and repairing it. I wondered if there would be an interest in a good used piece of tack at a lower cost than new overpriced tack.”

So in 2005, McAllister started her leatherworking education by picking up used saddles and bridles at auctions, even buying whole boxes of horse tack or harnesses. When she got the boxes home, McAllister went through the purchases, repairing what could be salvaged and weeding out what was beyond repair.

“Most of my learning was done by taking things apart and seeing how it was made,” said McAllister. “I have several good leather making books that I go to for reference when I need to. A lot of the learning is also trial and error.” Continued on next page...

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Leather worker Vicki McAllister’s gelding Tank models one of the harnesses McAllister made. Along with making new custom-order tack and leather goods, McAllister recycles and repairs used horse equipment for resale. She uses those funds from those sales to support rescue horses and other worthy causes.



Leather Worker Brings Damaged Tack Back to Life

She also spends time reading forums and watching videos of how other people do leatherwork.

“I don’t think a person ever quits learning and I love it when I pick up a new way to do something,” said McAllister.

The repair and refurbishing work led her to wonder if she could start making new tack, asking herself, “how hard can it be?”

“Those first few tries ended in a lot of waste, frustration and some pitiful looking halters,” said McAllister. “I look back now and wonder what the heck was I doing?”

When her husband died, McAllister came to a crossroad. She took a year off to decide whether to continue with the leatherworking business on her own or to let her dream go. “I decided to keep going,” said McAllister.

She now works out of her newly finished Stone Lake shop making repairs and filling custom orders. Starting from the whole hide, McAllister cuts pieces freehand or uses a template.

More recently, she has branched out to working with other materials to make mohair cinches and webbed nylon and parachute cord to make halters and other head gear. Her skills aren’t limited to horse tack; she’s repaired tow straps, gun belts for law enforcement, hunting stands and horse blankets. In addition, she makes dog collars, knife sheaths and is considering expanding to gun holsters.

“I’m not afraid to try something unusual and will work with the customer to figure out a way to make what they need,” said McAllister. “I can make everything from heavy duty working tack to shiny, blinged out show tack from chin straps to full spotted harness. Because I make my tack right from the hide, I can literally make any size or shape for that hard-to-fit horse.”

Although she accepts donated leather goods including broken tack she’ll recycle into something else using the hardware. Because of her experience with used tack, McAllister advises owners to care for their horse equipment.

“The biggest piece of advice I would have for people is to keep your tack oiled,” said McAllister. “Once leather reaches the point of dry rot, it is too late to save it. You should never be able to twist a strap of leather and have it break. Sometimes if you bend the leather it will crack, most times it is just surface cracking and a good oiling will soften it back up.”

Since beginning the tack recycling venture, McAllister has kept to ReRide’s initial goal of helping others. Through ReRide, she has donated to animal rescues as far away as Mexico and North Carolina. Tack sets are often donated to local fundraisers, and this year, she also donated to the Veterans Memorial in Spooner.

Customers are invited to contact McAllister through her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/reride810 to place an order.

A wall in Vicki McAllister’s newly finished Stone Lake leather shop displays the hardware and other supplies she uses to create new leather gear and repair used tack.


Friends Group Honored by Special Achievement Award The Friends of Governor Dodge State Park Equestrian committee is sending out a big THANK YOU to the Wisconsin State Horse Council for honoring our group with a 2019 Special Achievement Award. The award, recognizing the group’s progress in building a new equestrian campground at Governor Dodge State Park, was presented at the Midwest Horse Fair by WHC President Nancy Edwards and accepted by committee co-chair Jean Warrior on behalf of co-chair Sandy Rogers and members Ada

Duffey, Penny Fanning, Sue Press, Sherri Torrison and Gail Seasor.

Concrete evidence of progress on the campground project will soon be evident at the park, with the construction this spring of the project’s Phase I. Funded in part by two Horse Council grants totaling $6,000, Phase I features improvements to the horse day ride trailhead adjoining the future campground. The installation of a permanent vault toilet at the trailhead “Comfort Stop” will be enjoyed and appreciated by the horse day riders, hikers and rock climbers who use the trailhead, and will eventually also serve the equestrian campground.

A fundraising raffle, with prize drawing held on April 14th at the Midwest Horse Fair, grew the campground fund by over $13,000. The winning tickets were drawn by WI Horse Council District 4 President Karen Kroll and WHC Director and Trails Committee member Floyd Finney. The grand prize, a Ruby’s Grand Adventure Ride for 2 in Bryce, Utah, was won by the Saddle Club of Darlington, WI. Other lucky prize winners include Jeanne Fox, Darrell Royalty, Heidi Hochhausen, Amy Leon, and Sharon Van Horn. We thank our generous prize donors and all who have supported our fundraising efforts. Truly everyone is a winner when our parks see improvements.

The next fundraising event will be a ride/hike with silent auction at the park on June 2nd, Rain or Shine. The Friends hope to see a strong turnout at the event as participants ride and hike at this fun event entitled “Governor Dodge State Park-A Winning Bet”. An amazing silent auction will compliment the ride/hike event and help us meet our fundraising goal of reaching $200,000!

For more information about the Friends group, campground plans, and future events, or to make a donation, visit www.GovDodgeEquestrians.com.

Wisconsin Horse Council SPECIAL CUT & FOLD SECTION!

SPECIAL CUT & FOLD SECTION! Wisconsin Horse Council

District 3 includes the counties of: Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago

District 4 includes the counties of: Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, and Waukesha

District 5 includes the counties of: Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Wood

District 1 includes the counties of: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor and Washburn District 2 includes the counties of: Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Shawano, and Vilas

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Important Dates to Remember: May 2 WHC District 5 Monthly Meeting May 8-11 Trail Design School/Trail Master Certification Course May 12 Mother’s Day May 13 WHC District 4 Monthly Meeting May 15 WHC District 3 Monthly Meeting May 18 Armed Forces Day May 22 WHC BOD Monthly Meeting May 27 Memorial Day * Please check out our Calendar of Upcoming Events, which is included in each issue of the CounciLetter, as well as on the WHC website, for shows, fundraisers, clinics, tack sales and more!

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