saddle up! magazine
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May 2010 IssueTRANSCRIPT
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No Matter What Discipline You Show In...
Crest View Tack Shop Has What You Need!
Crest View Tack Shop is conveniently located on
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Theres a reason were Michigans Fastest Growing Tack Shop!
Stop in to find out why Family owned & operated since 1999
Our website has generated sales in every state & several countries!
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We will or any competitors price
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MEET BEAT
A special thanks to all the ladies and their horses for volunteering
to have their photo taken at the LMHA Show in April!
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Saddle ClubBERWYCK
Saddle ClubBERWYCK
Heated 72x200 indoor riding arena with
heated observation room
Lighted 175x350 outdoor riding arena
Heated barns with 43 (12x12) stalls and
individual tack lockers
Indoor grooming stalls with wash racks
$450/month boarding includes:
~ Hayed three times daily
~ Daily turnout and blanketing
~ Full use of Berwyck bridle trails, which
connect to Kensington Metro Parks
and Proud Lake Recreation Areas
extensive trail system
Hunter Jumper trainers and instructors
and Western Pleasure trainer available
Clubhouse featuring full kitchen, sauna
and showers
Social memberships available, $250/year
and includes use of arenas, clubhouse
and bridle trails
May 12th, 7:00 p.m. - Beverly London, DVM
May 15th, 10:00 a.m. - at the front entrance
Monday, May 17th - Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m.
Holistic medicine in regards to vaccinating your horse
Berwyck on the Park community clean-up
Volunteers welcome to help work on the Bridle Trail
Call (810) 923-4964 or (517) 404-2233 for more info!
MSUs Dr. Schott, DVM, PhD. Dipl. ACVIM, Professor
Topic: Laminitis, Founder, Cushings and what these all
have in common. 6:00-7:30 p.m. with Q&A to follow.
Tack Sale & 4:00-6:00 pm
Sell gently used tack, attire, etc.
Bring your table and your equine related items. Cost is $10.00.
Come talk to the experts! Equine chiropractor, dentist,
trainers, equine artist, riding attire, tack, feed & more!
Plus a great raffle & Berwyck Clubhouse/Facility Tours!
Equine Business Vendors
Call to reserve your spot!
~ Horses for Sale or Lease ~
Indoor and outdoor arenas available
for clinics or horse show rentals!
Call for more details.
1477 Berwyck Dr. Milford, MI 48381
Rick Barnes, Barn Manager & Trainer
(248) 685-1555
Call for information or stop by for a tour!Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
Call for our New Boarder Special!
(West side of Milford Road, in Berwyck on the Park subdivision)
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Priced
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Charming mini-horse farm property on approximately 1.5 miles
from Six Mile Bridge on the Little Manistee Riveror an equivalent distance to the Marzinski Horse Trail, developed for
horse enthusiasts who enjoy riding a forested quiet trail system. Unrestricted horseback riding available for miles
throughout this forest & the fishing is great on the Little Manistee River. Property includes an immaculate two
bedroom, two bath home with walkout lower level plus a 3-car carriage house garage with an additional 1130 square
foot living space that includes an office, two bedrooms, 1.5 baths & open Great Room space incorporating
entertainment & food prep areas. The 20x28 barn is equally immaculate, with two 12x12 stalls; grain room, tack room
& 11.5x22.5 run-in shed. Property also includes a 6x28 lean to, 19.5x17 storage building & a 10x12 greenhouse. All
structures are well constructed & attractively maintained. Asking $180,000.
Ten Wooded Acres Adjacent To Federal Forest
CONTACT:
HARBOUR REAL ESTATE
MAIN OFFICE: HOME OFFICE:
Email: [email protected] Website: www.lakemi.com
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8.49 ACRES - Vacant land in Livingston County. 3 splits. Excellent investment property. $70,000.
JUST UNDER 20 ACRES - Beautiful, rolling land in Northern Livingston County. Asking $99,000.
HOWELL - 6.15 acres. Asking $72,000. NOVI - 16.67 acres, Northville Schools. Value in land. $694,600.
NEFF LAKE WATERFRONT - 15 acres, Hartland Schools, dock, bass boat, jet skis. All sports lake, only 8 sites. Asking $255,000.
76 ACRES FARMLAND with several barns in Lapeer County. Plant hay, corn or whatever or develop it. Asking $266,000.
ROLLING, TREED LAND, cleared area for home site/pasture. 36x62 insulated pole barn w/welding booth, cement floor, cabinets,
etc. Great building for mechanic, cabinet maker or business venture. $279,000.
Visit our web site at www.horsefarmrealtor.com
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(810) 266-9950(810) 266-9950
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Gail CeceBroker/Owner
LAKEVIEW: Full
service farm, 22 acres,
turnkey boarding or
breeding farm w/4
barns, 10 stalls, round
pen, etc. Lovely farm-
house w/major updates
done. $235,000.
HIGHLAND:
Awesome rolling
10 acres, custom
home, 3 stall barn,
super workshop.
$499,000. Addl.
land available.
OWOSSO: 60x120 indoor arena and 7 stalls.
Updated farmhouse, nice landscaping. Good set-
up and well taken care of farm. $235,000.
CENTRAL LOCA-
TION: 15 acres, 31 stalls,
room for 14 more, indoor
arena. 3 bdrm. ranch
home. Ashley, MI. 30
mins. north of Lansing.
$249,000. Poss. L/C.
GRASS LAKE: Equine facility near
Waterloo & proposed Intl. Horse Park.
70x180 indoor arena w/newer roof, 21 stalls,
150x200 outdoor, paddocks, etc. Nice home,
3 bdrms., +2 bdrm. apt. in LL. $399,000.
OVID: Horse
complex has 24
stalls, 60x120
indoor arena on
20 acres. Nice
ranch home.
$379,000.
Horse Farm Specialists: Gail Cece, Audrey Cook, Ann Rouse & Bill ODell
Vacant
Land
DRYDEN AREA: 18 acres, 60x120 indoor
arena, 25 stalls, heated observation room &
lovely family home. $625,000.
HOLLY: Heated barn, indoor arena, 20 stalls,
apt. 10 stall barn & 5 stall barn, Cape Cod,
almost 30 acres. Poss. split. Reduced $550,000.
ANN ARBOR
AREA: Beaut-
iful exec. home,
gourmet kitchen,
10 acres amidst
approx. 1000 acres dedicated to conservancy.
Barn 73x30, 2 stalls. $649,000.
WEST OF
ST. JOHNS:
31 acres with
3 bedroom
home wi th
part. finished
walkout basement, 3 car garage, 32x48 barn
with 2 stalls. Asking $235,000.
KALKASKA
A R E A : 4 0
acres, 6 fenced
pastures with
auto waterers,
60x120 indoor
a r e n a , 3 0
stalls. 3 bedroom home with full basement
+2 bedroom rental unit. Asking $299,900.
Additional 30 acres available.
PRICE REDUCED!
PRICE REDUCED!
LAKEVIEW: 36+ acres, 5 bdrm. colonial,
walkout bsmt. w/fireplace, in-ground pool, etc.
6 barns, 9 lg. pastures w/7 run-ins, stalls, auto
waterers and more. Asking $339,000.ANN ARBOR/DETROIT
AREA. Nice farmhouse, 10
acres. Ramm fencing. Up to 5
horses. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths,
wood floors, fresh paint,
newer fixtures, all appliances.
Asking $195,000.
F R O N T A G E O N
SHIAWASSEE RIVER!
5 bedroom, 3 bath home
w/in-law apartment.
Major updates. 10 acres.
2 barns; 1st 20x43: 3
stalls. 2nd 40x60: 1 stall,
room for more. Raise, board horses. Asking $325,000.
SHIAWASSEE
CO. - Riverfront
on the Shiawassee,
log home on 12.7
acres. Up-north
feeling, beautiful,
private. Kentucky
style horse barn has 4 stalls, loft, auto
waterers, etc. Asking $399,000.
WORKING HORSE FARM near Caro. Cape
Cod, tons of storage. 6 stall barn w/att. 50x64
indoor arena. Fenced pasture re-sewn last fall.
Possible Lease w/Option. Asking $149,900.
EQUESTRIAN
CTR. 2 yrs. new.
70x170 indoor
arena, 28-40 stalls.
Ramm fencing,
electro braid. 3 bdrm. home, dual fireplace. 20 rolling
acres. Very "HORSEY" area. Asking $945,000.
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PEPPER RIDGE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
72x200 Indoor Arena 110x250 Outdoor Arena Observation Room
Indoor Hot & Cold Wash Stall Daily Turnout Trail Riding Peaceful Atmosphere
Top Quality Feed & Hay
EQUESTRIAN
CENTER
7975 PEPPER ROAD, HOLLY, MI (248) 634-3560
HUNTER/JUMPER & DRESSAGE
RIDING LESSONS
Children and Adults - Beginner through Advanced,
Private and Semi Private
Childrens Programs Pony Parties Gift Certificates
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Cowboy Hardware Painted Ponies
Montana Silversmith Mayatex Tory
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Tuff Rider Ovation Wellington
Toklat Troxel Breyer Furniture
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English & Western Tack, Apparel & Home Dcor
GREATSELECTION!
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Country Homes
REALTORS
OVER 12 ACRES!
PRICE REDUCED!
A GREAT DEAL!
MLS#3426403, Colf Rd,
Carleton.
MLS #1066153, Ostreich,
Brownstown.
MLS #3426693, Streicher Road,
Rockwood.
Beautiful 3 bedroom ranch, 2 full bath, family
room, large kitchen w/Corian countertops, island
w/Jennair cooktop, etc. Doorwall to huge brick patio.
60x112 heated pole barn, 2nd bldg 26x76, just needs
fencing. Wouldnt take much to convert to horse
property. Must see. $392,500.
4+ acres, secluded 3 bedroom ranch,
newer roof, siding & windows, kitchen remodeled w/new
floor, cabinets & countertop. Above ground pool. Plenty of
room for all of your animals and 1 horse. Great place near
park & marina, $139,900.
Over 4 acres, 3 bedroom farmhouse with
outbuildings. Trails, wildlife, beautiful property. Needs a
little TLC. A bargain at $75,000!
PRICE REDUCED! MLS #3421205, Heiss Rd.,
Raisinville Twp. 5 bed, 3 bath, all brick home with above
ground pool on 11 acres. Insulated barn 64x26,
additional 56x30 barn and several other farm buildings.
Bring your horses and all farm creatures, $374,500.
4.4 acres Berlin Twp. $ 76,900
5 acres Ash Twp. $139,900
5 acres Huron Twp. $129,000
5.9 acres Carleton $ 71,500
7.2 acres Carleton $112,500
10 acres S. Rockwood $ 99,900
12 acres Carleton $ 57,500
15 acres Carleton $172,000
24 acres Augusta Twp. $ 99,900
53+ acres Ash Twp. $350,000
90 acres Sumpter Twp. $499,000
VACANT PROPERTIES for your dream home:
NEW LISTINGS WANTED! We are always looking for properties
in S.E. Michigan areas for our horse friendly buyers!
We have vacant land and good horse properties
for sale near the Huron Twp. Race Track
and Equestrian Center!
LOOK!
Some
prices
reduced,
great
deals!
FEATURED HOME OF THE MONTH
14931 TELEGRAPH RD., FLAT ROCK, MI 48134
PH: (734) 782-4434 FAX: (734) 782-5367
Heated & unheated
barns with large box stalls.
Indoor & outdoor arenas,
trails, daily turn out &
pasture available. $175 & up
Romulus, MI 48174
100 ACRE BOARDING FACILITY
ZEPHYR ARABIANS - Margie
(734) 732-2130 or (734) 942-0995
Ranch, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, w/ Master bedroom w/
garden tub. 5 acres with pond and small barn. Great
deck in rear of home overlooking partially wooded
peace and quiet. $225,000. No charge for deer and
other woodland creatures - you bring the horse!
MLS#3428498, Otter Rd., Huron Twp. Great
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JUSTAMERE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE OF MICHIGAN, INC.
A QUALITY BOARDING FACILITY SPECIALIZING IN PERSONAL CARE FOR YOUR HORSE
TWILA SLAVIC, BHSAI 56295 CARD ROAD MACOMB, MI 48042
BEGINNING TO ADVANCED
RIDING INSTRUCTION
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CLEAN, COMFORTABLE
STALLS
LIGHTED INDOOR AND
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SUMMER DAY CAMP
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New Boarders...
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Summer Camp Starts in June ~ Check our website for more information!
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meet our show secretary Kathy Biondo or
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If youve never shown before, our shows
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feeding supplements like garlic fly-eating machines! A pair of
or apple cider vinegar to a Muscovy ducks can cut down
horse will make his sweat smell the number of flies in a barn by
like the supplement and help 80% or more. They are good
keep flies away. Unfortunately, at picking up spilled grain, too,
there is no scientific proof that and don't need a large pond to
this works. swim in. But there may be a Flies are one of the worst your horse. If you have a horse
Here's good news, though: certain amount of duck poop things about horse-keeping in who is really sensitive to flies
fly sprays with an active to deal with and they may summer. Not only are they a and mosquitoes, you can even
ingredient called pyrethrin are also eat your fly predators! nuisance, they can spread outfit him with a summer fly
actually made from a species That's Mother Nature for you disease, so controlling them is sheet and leg wraps for turn-
of chrysanthemum flower and sometimes she gives, and an important part of stable out.
are very safe for the environ- sometimes she takes away.management. 4. In the barn, fans will keep
ment, you, and your horse. Have a happy, fly-free But while you want to get rid air circulating and help keep
Pyrethrin (and the synthetic summer!of flies, you don't want to flies from settling. You can also
versions of the same chemical, poison the environment for use sticky traps hung from the
Award-winning journalist usually called permethrin) your horses, your barn cats ceiling to catch flies they are
KAREN BRIGGS is the breaks down quickly in and dogs, or yourself -- with a inexpensive and harmless to
author of six equine books and sunlight and leaves almost no lot of harsh chemicals as you your horse (just make sure
contr ibutes to over 20 chemical residue. These fly do so. Here are some they are hung high enough not
magazines throughout the sprays can be very damaging common-sense t ips for to tangle in hair or manes!).
world including Equus, The to marine life as well as insects, working WITH Mother Nature, 5. Another form of fly trap
Horse, Horse Illustrated, though, so never dump them not against her, as you tackle that is safe for humans, pets,
Eventing and Dressage Today. down the sink or near a the Battle of the Bugs this and horses is the jar-style
She lives in Canada and stream.summer. which uses pheromones
10. Muscovy ducks are competes in th ree -day 1. Flies are attracted to moist (hormones insects give off
large, funny-looking ducks eventing with her Thorough-manure, so clean your horse's when they are mating) to
with red faces. They are also bred, Sweeney Todd.stall every day, pick up manure attract flies and trap them.
in the aisle of your barn right Look for them in feed stores
away, and head out to your and hardware stores, and
riding ring or arena with a follow the directions to hang
pitchfork to pick manure there, them in your barn.
too. Position your manure pile 6. Try introducing fly
a good distance away from the predators to your manure
barn, and arrange to have pile. Fly predators are tiny
someone pick up the manure wasps which prey on fly larvae
regularly (mushroom farms (maggots) and prevent them
and landscaping businesses from maturing into flies. These
will sometimes even pay for wasps are harmless to humans
well-composted manure). and horses, and can be
2. To help soak up excess purchased via mail-order. If
moisture (and make the you live in a northern clime,
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the flies), sprinkle a little advertised as extra-hardy;
hydrated or slaked lime, otherwise they may not
available at feed stores, on the survive.
pile regularly. This is the same 7. Mosquitoes breed in pools
stuff you purchase to help of standing water, so get rid of
reduce the ammonia odor on the water wherever you see it.
stall floors (it goes by names Dump out buckets which
like Stall Dry, Stable Boy, aren't being used, pour the
and Sweet PDZ). Slaked rainwater out of old tires, fix
lime can be very drying to your leaky faucets, and dump out
skin, you might want to wear and re-fill the water troughs in
gloves when you handle it. your pasture at least once a
3. Use barrier methods of week to break the mosquito
fly control, such as screens on life cycle.
windows and fly masks on 8. Some people believe that
TEN TIMELY TIPS FOR FLY CONTROL,
MOTHER NATURES WAY
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it...but if you have a horse you their registration packet and the public. Primitive camping,
guided trail rides (bring your likely will and we want you to designate any class they are
horse) and a pig roast will be be prepared. We will discuss riding on Saturday of the show
held during the three-day equine first aid, what to do, (May 22, June 26 or August 7).
event. Rides will be held in the who to call, how to be The highest percentage for all
Brecksville, Bedford and prepared, and what to expect if rides will win the award, with South Chagrin Reservations of your horse gets hurt. one saddle pad awarded for the park.On Saturday, May 15, 2010, each USEF-recognized show.
The Cleveland Metroparks Wanted: Southeast Mich- Drs. Vanessa Cook and Susan The award ceremonies will Mounted Rangers Color igans' best freestyle riders! Holcombe, MSU College of take place on Sundays. Guard and Chagrin Valley Including Reining, Dressage, Veterinary Medicine, will Spartan Spirit competitors can Hunt will be on hand to lead drill teams, jumpers, barrel lecture on Be Prepared be alumni, students, employ-out the ride on Saturday at 10
racers, vaulters, trick horses, what to do when your horse ees or simply supporters of AM with a parade of horses
mounted units, Medieval gets hurt. Michigan State University.around the Polo Field and will
games, Freisians, gaited and This educational lecture will We are so happy to have also present demonstrations.
rare breeds for a Fall 2010 be held from 10:00 a.m. to this special award to celebrate Registration by May 10th is HORSE CELEBRATION 1:00 p.m. in E-100 Veterinary our Spartan connection, said required and limited to 150 variety show. Medical Center, East Lansing, Copper Creek Manager and riders. For more information
The show, sponsored by the MI 48824. Admission is free Secretary Sandy Hunt. Scott contact our Ride Coordinator, Highland Equestrian Conser- but any questions can be Westerman of MSU Alumni Ken Skoczen, 216-225-0223, vancy, will feature local talent directed to Linda Silvers, CVM Association is enthusiastic or cuyahogacountyohc.comhighlighting Southeast Mich- Publications and Media about working with us on this. igan's strong and diverse Relations, (517) 355-0001 or We're hoping he will be able to Equine Industry. The show will [email protected]. come to the shows and make be marketed to the public,
the presentations for us on at providing advertising oppor-
least some Sundays.tunities to riders' businesses,
Copper Creek Farm is group, or team.
located at 3100 Noble Road, A l l a c t s n e e d t o b e
Williamston, Michigan. Visit approximately 2-3 minutes LANSING, MI - On March 25 www.Dressagesecretary.com maximum for an individual WILLIAMSTON, MI Since the Michigan legislature or call 517-862-8913 for info.act, or 4-5 minutes maximum the series began, Copper saddled-up and passed a
for a group or drill team act. Creek Dressage Series in compromise version of the
The theme will cover all types Williamston, Michigan has Right to Ride legislation. With
of music from various eras. enjoyed a special connection concurrence, the measure
Music and costuming will be w i t h M i c h i g a n S t a t e now gallops to Governor
Granholm. SB 578 and HB supplied to selected acts by University. Located about a
4610 are tie-barred legislation show producer Karen Rach, of dozen miles east of campus,
to protect public access, use Rach Riding Academy, home Copper Creek's most loyal Spotlight on Cleveland Metro-and enjoyment of state owned of Equine Performing Arts & exhibitors include many parks Bridle Trail Systemland in Michigan. The bills Michigan Vaulting Teams. alumni, faculty members, CLEVELAND, OH - June 4, 5 received overwhelming bi-To be selected for perform- employees and students of and 6, 2010 the Cuyahoga partisan support in both the ing in the show, please send all MSU. This year, Copper Creek County Chapter of the Ohio Michigan House of Rep-audition videos to: Attn: will offer a Spartan Spirit Horseman's Council will host resentatives and the State
Karen Rach, PO Box 930766, award at each of its USEF- the television program, Best of Senate. "Riders come from all
Wixom, MI, 48393. 586-242- recognized shows. Thanks to America by Horseback , over to enjoy Michigan's
7351, [email protected]. s p o n s o r M S U A l u m n i featuring Tom Seay. This scenic trails," Senator Brown
Individuals and businesses Association, one Spartan will three-day event which features said. "This is no time to turn
interested in helping the take home a beautiful saddle trail riding demonstration and away tourists, or to turn our Highland Equestrian Con- pad with the MSU Spartan clinics will be filmed for backs on years of tradition in servancy sponsor the event logo embroidered in what broadcasting over RFD TV at a which people of all ages are also needed. else? Spartan green in the future date. explore our wondrous public
corner. Cl in ics , vendors , and lands on horseback. This There's no extra fee or class demonstrations will be held on legislation will bring much-
EAST LANSING, MI - When to compete for the Spartan Saturday at the Polo Field in needed transparency and it comes to horse first aid, we Spirit award. Exhibitors need the South Chagrin Reserva- accountability to trail access hope you never have to use only sign up when they pick up tion and are free and open to decision making."
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Together, Senate Bill 578, opportunities in our state, not DNR in State Forests. The This section is free and
sponso red by Sena to r limit them." process begins with a review of includes special perks for your
Cameron Brown (R-Fawn "As President of the Back the controversial restriction of association and members.
River Twp.), and House Bill Country Horsemen of MI trail access to riders in the Please call our office at 810-
4610 sponsored by Rep. Tim (BCHM) - Pigeon River & Pigeon River Country State 714-9000 or email us at
Moore (R-Farwell), give the Beyond chapter, the hard Forest imposed by the DNR in [email protected] for
equestrians a deserved voice work over the past two years May of 2008. more information!
through the Equine Trailways and tremendous bi-partisan For info: Dick Kleinhardt, In other news, Saddle Up is
Advisory Sub-committee support has made me humble Pres. BCHM, (989) 424-1172 now on Facebook! We have
(ETAS). This new advisor and proud to stand alongside or [email protected]. over 500 fans and would love
group created within the my members and team up to to have you become one!
legislation will work with the pass this legislation," says Dick Our own website is still
new Department of Natural Kleinhardt. "The loss of trail receiving hundreds of unique
Resources and Environment access in recent years is a hits each day and our Links
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Appaloosa Horse Club to receive your Hi Everyone: IMPORTANT ApHC First off, I need to make a correction. Last
discounted room rate. Sharon Clark will RULE CHANGES: All Non-Pros who want month I listed the GLApHC show in
once again be offering the Practice Trail to show in the Novice section must print Findley as being WMAR approved. It is
Class during the games classes on Sunday the Novice Non-Pro Eligibility Form found not....it is only MApHA approved. Sorry
morning.on the ApHC website and bring it to the for any confusion...here's how the WMAR
shows along with membership cards and schedule should look.Our new website is up and running. It is
horse registration papers. If you don't have 2010 WMAR Show Schedulestill www.michappclub.com. Check it out
this form you can't show in novice classes. MApHA Spring Show (May 8-9), Masonand if you have any questions please feel
free to contact Regina Harrison at WMAR (May 28-29) HastingsThere is a $5/day trailer-in fee,
[email protected]. WMAR (June 12-13) Hastings$40/weekend camping fee and you must
prepay for your stall at Spring Show. The Show Me The Money (July 23-25) Until next month, Jill Baker
envelope must be postmarked by April Lansing
30th or a $10 late fee will be charged. MapHA Summer Sizzler (August 7-8)
Remember May 1 for Rural Heritage Make your check payable to MApHA and LansingPlow Day. Teams will be plowing wildlife mail to Sharon Clark 2776 Bellevue Road MApHA Classic Show/Futurityfood plots at Sleepy Hollow. Plow sites Leslie MI 49251. To prepay your stall, (August 27-29) Lansinglocations will be on signs. Catch a wagon contact Sharon at 517-589-9711 or email Plans are coming together very well for ride to plow area, watch the teams work [email protected]. For inf the two WMAR shows to be held at the and participate in a full pull. Prizes for contact Floyd Vickery at 248-685-8690 or Barry County Expo Center in Hastings. participants. Lunch wagon at group Bob Clark at 517-589-9711. We are looking forward to holding our parking lot. 50/50 raffle for SHTRA trails. Youth members: remember to bring chili shows at this fairly new facility. The arenas Vera Thornton's original print of 2009 and baked goods to Spring Show. are absolutely huge with a very nice Plow Day to be unveiled and displayed.
campground and lo t s o f room Non-Pros: The Non-Pros are accepting Opportunities to drive a draft horse team
everywhere. Be sure to get your stall ads for the pattern books, contact Jennifer will be available. Contact Gary and
reservations in to Tracey Marttila ASAP.S c h u l t e o r Ta m i V i c k e r y a t Sharon 989-834-1813, shargary@-
Jackie Wintjen and I are still looking for [email protected]. There are still a lot peoplepc.com or [email protected].
some volunteers for the June show. We of permanent back numbers available for Saturday May 8th we'll hold our 2nd
need a good ringmaster, whether it's for purchase or renewal, numbers range from work bee. 8:00am- ? Hopefully the trails
one day or both, in gate and out gate help, 300 through 600. Contact Chelsea will be dry enough to get gravel to low
maybe an announcer apprentice and Suddon at [email protected]. areas. We'll need small front end loader
helper, and just some general helpers over The Non-Pros will be holding a booth at tractors, bobcats, ATVs for this as Park's
the weekend to set up games, trail, western next year's MSU Used Tack Sale, gator is down. If you can't work trimming
riding, etc.donations are being accepted of good, trail or moving gravel, we appreciate lunch
The WalMart in Hastings has generously clean and useable tack. Tack will be chefs. Call 989-661-2541.
donated a beautiful, big (28 burger collected at each of the MApHA shows. If May 22 will be the third work bee and
capacity!) gas grill to WMAR which we will you know anyone that feeds Tribute or hopefully we'll finish the spring projects.
be raffling off sometime this summer. Be Triple Crown Feeds, please save the proof 8:00 am -? 1:00 pm lunch. Contact 989-
sure to watch our website or contact a of purchase label. Bring the labels to any 661-2541. That evening, the Rangers 4-H board member for more info. WalMart is of the MApHA shows and give to a Non-Club will be hosting our first of the season located close to the Barry County Expo Pro Board member or mail them to: Jenny camp over, campfire and hot dog roast. Center so please patronize them while at Schwab 2423 W. Dewey Road, Owosso, Sunday May 23 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, our shows.MI 48867.they'll host a fundraiser 50/50 cash back Don't forget that we have the WMAR We have new rule changes for the 2010 Poker Run. $5.00 entry fee with profits to Incentive Fund. There are three divisions, show season, check the website. There will SHTRA. Contact 517-651-6884. Register Open Halter, Open Judged Performance be no Showmanship horses allowed in the at the Horseman's Staging Area. and Open Gymkhana. A one time make-up pen during halter classes. There
The Blazing Saddles 4-H Club will host payment of $35.00 and a nomination will be a short break before the SHTRA's Memorial Weekends camp over form is all it takes to apply for each Showmanship classes to allow warm-up from May 28-31. Saturday will be a division. WMAR points are counted, with time. The only ones allowed in the make-SHTRA fundraising Poker Run $5.00 the two WMAR sponsored shows giving up pen are those exhibitors entered into entry fee. 50/50 cash back for participants. double points, and at the end of the year all the next class. For example if class #13 is Bring your fixings for Hobo dinners as the entry money is divided on a dollar amount being judged then only class #14 will be group campfire will be going. per point basis and paid out at the year end allowed in the make-up pen. Also, due to
Contact 989-288-4522. State park fees banquet. You can contact Tami Vickery for complaints and some near misses last and rules apply. Register at the application forms and more information.year...NO BIKES (skateboards, roller Horseman's Staging Area. For up to the minute information, please skates or blades, etc) will be allowed to be
Check www.shtra.org for more summer be sure to check out our website at ridden inside of the Pavillion or stands. events and member's face book www.wmarapp.com You will find lots of The class order of go has been rearranged, information. Thanks to webmaster Barb, WMAR information as well as fun photos please look over your show bills carefully. contacting riding buddies is fast and easy. from last show season.Fairfield Inn off Okemos Road is our host
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can ask questions over the recommends about 4560
phone to better assess whether minutes of brisk walking.
the veterinarian needs to 7. DON'T aggressively
examine the animal at that exercise, as vigorous exercise a mild colic that easily and time or if the owner can just actually slow down gut motility quickly responds to minimal monitor the horse and as vigorous exercise slows gut management wi thout a summon the veterinarian if motility and can lead to veterinarian even seeing the signs worsen, states Amy exhaustion, Fugaro states.horse. And then there are Plummer, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, 8. DON'T permit access to those times when mild clinical and Associate Professor and feed (hay, grass, grain), as signs belie a problem so Section Chief of Large Animal food could exacerbate the serious that every moment's Field Service, University of problem. Even when colick-delay brings the horse that Te n n e s s e e C o l l e g e o f ing, some horses will still want much closer to death. Veterinary Medicine. to eat, perhaps even gorge
Do you know what to do 4. DON'T use a wait-and-see themselves, as a response to and just as importantly, what approach before talking with pain. not to do if your horse your veterinarian. There is 9. DO withhold access to displays vague, mild, or DEFINITELY danger in water until the veterinarian serious signs of what might be delaying calling the veterin- can examine the horse and a colic situation? How to arian - especially with some pass a stomach tube. If the handle the situation? Actions forms of colic, Plummer stomach is distended, allowing The changes were subtle but to take/avoid with your horse's warns. If a horse is painful the horse to drink could result never theless concerning. recovery plan? How to because of excess fluid in his in a ruptured stomach.Rufus, a Thoroughbred-minimize the risk of colic in the stomach, the horse could 10. DON'T medicate without Warmblood jumper wasn't first place? rupture his stomach; once this your veterinarian's approval, himself, recalls owner Sydney
Here's a quick guideline. occurs, there is no treatment as pain meds can mask clinical Durieux of New York City. that will save him. This can signs, making it more difficult Rufus was always attentive, happen in a relatively short 1. DO check your horse's to get a timely, accurate playful almost, wrapping his amount of time, within hours vital statistics. Check your diagnosis. neck around you and giving from the onset of clinical horse's heart rate and rectal 11. DON'T overmedicate. you a kind of hug, straining his signs.temperature, suggests James An appropriate dose of neck to reach you.
5. DO closely monitor your Carmalt, MA, VetMB, MVetSc, Banamine (flunixin) as But that evening, Rufus horse for as long as it takes. MRCVS, Dipl. ABVP (Equine) recommended by the veterin-ignored Durieux, just stared, Many people have the and Dipl. ACVS. Also check arian should last 24 hours, looking distracted and vaguely misconception that they can his hooves for heat and his Fugaro explains. If the horse uncomfortable. He wasn't go and do errands and come rump muscles for tightness: is not responding to a swaying, pawing or looking at back in a couple of hours to These may reflect laminitis painkiller, it is not because you his stomach, but when the see how the horse is doing, and tying-up, respectively, didn't use enough medication,
trainer listened to Rufus' belly, notes Michael N. Fugaro, which can mimic colic and it's because the condition is
she couldn't detect any VMD, Dipl. ACVS, and abdominal pain. beyond what that medication
sounds.Associate Professor of Equine 2. DO look for the presence can do.
After a half hour, Durieux S tud ies /Ve te r ina r ian a t of feces in the stall or pen, adds Furthermore, overdosing
decided to trailer Rufus to a Centenary Col lege and Carmalt, an Assoc. Professor can cause gastric ulceration,
veterinary hospital an hour Adjunct Professor of Animal (Equine Surgery) and Section colitis and renal problems.
away. Both the trainer and I Science at Rutgers University. Head of Equine Medicine and 12. DON'T administer
t h o u g h t w e m i g h t b e However, your horse's Surgery at the Western anything via a nasogastric
overreacting, but our hunch clinical signs and condition C o l l e g e o f Ve t e r i n a r y tube or syringe feed mineral was right: The veterinarian can worsen very, very quickly. Medicine, Universi ty of oil: If done incorrectly and said Rufus had colic and You've got to check your horse Saskatchewan. Absent or aspirated into the lungs, the needed immediate surgery. I every 15 20 minutes. reduced amounts of manure horse could die, warns was shocked, because every
could indicate a problem. for Plummer.other horse I'd seen with colic
3. DO call your veterinarian resolution or the vet's arrival... 13. DON'T administer had been very distressed.
immediately, regardless of the 6. DO walk your horse, if it's enemas. The rectum of a
severity or vagueness of the safe and recommended by horse is extremely fragile and
That's the trouble with colic: signs. Waiting too long to talk your veterinarian, to stimulate you can get a rectal tear, says
You can't always tell what to your veterinarian could gut motility and to prevent Fugaro. Rectal tears lead to a
you're dealing with. allow minor problems to twisting or displacement from secondary peritonitis, which is
Somet imes i t ' s p re t ty become severe and severe rolling. Greater than 50% of often fatal.
obvious that something is problems to become un- mild colics will clear up with 14. DO keep your horse
painfully wrong and the treatable. just that, says Daniel P. contained in a safe area such
veter inar ian should be Relate your horse's vital Keenan, DVM, owner, prac- as small pasture or large box
summoned. Other times, mild statistics and describe your stall where he can't get cast or titioner of Keenan McAlister
clinical signs accurately reflect horse's clinical signs. The vet knock into things, suggests Equine in Bordertown, NJ. He
WHEN SIGNS PRESENT
WHILE YOU WAIT
IS IT OR ISN'T IT?
DEALING WITH COLIC: 32 DOs & DONTsBy Marcia King, Green Grass Features
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Plummer. Separate a mare do, anyway, to help once your
from her young foal in order to horse is loaded.
prevent injury to the foal. If
possible, move the foal to an
area where the mare can still 18. DON'T deviate from
see her baby. Because this your veterinarian's treatment
scenario might create more plan, cautions Carmalt.
anxiety for the mare, it will be a Adminis ter medicat ions
management decision that correctly and follow the
requires sound judgment. recommended protocol for the
15. DO start thinking about complete duration. If you have
trailering preparation at the concerns, be sure to ask your
onset of clinical signs, Keenan veterinarian before making
says. Who can you call to any changes.
borrow a trailer or to help you 19. DO monitor the incision
with transport? Are the trailer s i t e d a i l y . C a l l y o u r
tires inflated, is your trailer veterinarian if there are
operable and ready to go? adverse changes in your
(It's best if you have a horse's appetite, behavior,
contingency plan for trailering demeanor, or appearance of
prior to encountering a colic the incision.
that might require referral. 20. DON'T place your hands
Maintain your truck/trailer so or fingers on the surgical
t hey a re ready i n an incision. This increases the
emergency.) risk of incisional infection,
Carmalt states.
21. DO discuss post-
operative complications and 16. DO trailer the horse, if
home-care instructions with possible, in a trailer without
your veterinarian before dividers. This reduces the
taking home your post-op chance of your horse getting
horse, urges Plummer. Get a cast under a par t i t ion,
clear understanding of what Plummer says. That said,
you're supposed to do.many colicking horses trailer
fine and the confinement
To be continued with the provided by the divider could
June 2010 issue of Saddle Up! help. It's another judgment
Magazine.call.
This article is not intended as 17. DON'T ride in the trailer.
medical advice - consult your It's unsafe, notes Plummer,
veterinarian with questions.and there is nothing you can
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from the side. If there is any perfect horse if he has strong
deviation from straight, a leg construction and good
tendency toward cowhocks (in joints, along with a good
at the hocks) is always stronger "engine"--the willpower and
construction than being out at endurance (the horseman
the hocks. often calls it "heart") to be a There are no horses with shoulder and long hip will
good athlete in spite of minor Leg action should be free-"perfect" conformation. And usually be fast and agile and
imperfections.flowing and fairly straight. The there are also some differences move with a minimum of
horse with crooked legs and When evaluating the adult of opinion and preference effort, compared with a horse
crooked flight path of the feet horse, a slightly pigeon-toed among horsemen as to what that has a short, steep shoulder
puts more strain on all leg horse may sometimes be a constitutes perfect confor- and hip, with choppy action. A
structures, and when working better risk as an athlete than mation in the equine athlete. well laid back shoulder (acute
at speed he may strike himself the toed-out horse. In neither But in general, there are some angle between shoulder blade
and seriously injure his legs. deviation are the joints lined guidelines to follow when and the line drawn from point
Any horse that is "out of up perfectly, but the pigeon-selecting a future athlete or of shoulder to elbow) permits a
a l i g n m e n t " w i t h m u c h toed horse often seems to be champion. greater swing of leg; the horse
able to stand the stresses on Most outstanding athletes
the legs better than the splay-are well-balanced individuals
footed animal. Also, the horse in their overall conformation.
with toes slightly turned in In the well-balanced horse, the
won't strike himself, since he legs fit the body, depth of body tends to paddle outward when and length of leg are similar, in motion. By contrast, the the back is neither too long nor toed-out horse picks his feet up too short compared with to the inside, winging them length of leg, and the underline inward, and tends to hit his is longer than the topline. In
other leg if the foot flight comes the young horse that has not
very far inward toward the yet reached his full, mature
opposite limb. height, however, the legs will
When evaluating a young still be somewhat long in
horse, however, keep in mind comparison with his depth of
the fact that feet and leg angles body because his withers have
often change a bit as they grow not yet attained full height.
up. Many foals are toed out at Regardless of the age of the
birth but straighten as they horse, however, the angles of deviation from straight foot can reach out farther with his
grow and fill out, gaining more the body will not change, and flight tends to have problems front feet, with a longer stride.
muscling in the chest/breast these can be judged whether at fast gaits. In the hindquarters, too, the
area. Almost all toed-out foals the horse is a weanling, A horse that interferes at high sharper the angle, the greater
yearling or adult. For optimum will correct themselves by the speed may crack or break a leg length of hip and more
athletic ability, the angles in the time they are weanlings or bone or suffer other leg injury freedom of movement in the
body ( shou lder s , h ips , yearlings, whereas a foal that is because of the way he hits legs.
pasterns) should all match, pigeon toed at birth is less himself. And if feet aren't A good horse has a short top
and should be of good length likely to straighten. Sometimes striking the ground perfectly line and longer underline. The
and slope for maximum shock square (if he lands first on one surgical correction is done adu l t horse shou ld be
absorption and a good stride. (per iosteal s t r ipping or "square", with the length of his side of his foot due to crooked
No matter what size he is, the body (point of shoulder to leg conformation), this puts transphyseal bridging) if a foal
horse should have good point of buttocks) equal to his extra stresses on certain parts is excessively abnormal at
balance and all his parts fit height at the withers. Legs and of the leg and may create strain birth, especially if he is
together. body are also equal; the well- or injury, possibly leading to excessively in or out at the
If he is well proportioned and balanced horse is the same breakdown or future unsound- knees or fetlock joints and the
his shoulder angle matches distance through his body (top ness. The horses with more owner is worried that he will
that of his hip, with good over- of withers to underline) as he is correct feet and legs tend to not straighten as he grows.
from underline to fetlock joint. all conformation, he will handle the stresses of athletic No horse is perfect, but
His front legs should be probably be a good athlete-- exertions with less injury. The usually the one that fits
straight when viewed from the agile, with good speed and better the horse's feet and legs, together with a pleasing sort of
side or front/back and his hind staying power--whether he's the longer he will hold up. fluid motion as he travels, will
legs should be straight when large or small. The angle of the Most horses are not perfectly be a good bet as an athlete,
viewed from the back and hip, rather than the horse's straight in the legs, but some especially if his feet and legs without excessive angle (sickle size, length of leg, or height, is types of deviation are less are well constructed for hocks) or not enough angle what governs his stride. A harmful than others. You can eff icient movement and (post legged) when viewed horse with a long, well-sloped often get by with a less than minimum stress.
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2010
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EQUISTAR
$10,900
3 HORSE GN, 8 LQ -
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2010
MERHOW
$30,000
~ Serving the horse industry for over 15 years ~
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Please call Trish at 989-992-8679
www.greenmayerfarms.com
Add fun and eliminate worry from your
relationship with your horse!
Natural Horsemanship Training services at your farm
teach you how to increase the safety and performance of
your horse. Training includes:
Trish is also a Certified Bitless Bridle Instructor and
believes that Dr. Cooks Bitless Bridle can enhance the
trust and communication between the horse and rider.
Please contact Trish for a demonstration.
Basic and advanced ground work
Trailer loading
Problem Solving
Confidence building
Serving Mid-Michigan. Training rates are
$20 per hour plus a $15 farm call.
even strangers, and were far foal. So why not do that
more likely to express curiosity instead? It's much easier than
and interest in their handlers. trying to hold down a
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establish confidence with a I think it takes foals a couple
new foal is through good of weeks to figure out who is
contact with its mother," says who, both in their own herds
Henry. "Clearly, to create a and on the human side.
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relationship, it's not a good minutes every day during that
idea to intervene in the natural period,