Posts from — January 2011

Will be Among Featured Authors at the 2012 Western States Horse Expo

Lincoln, CA—Author and American Horse Publications member Denise Lee Branco will be among featured authors at the 2012 Western States Horse Expo – Book Corral (http://www.horsexpo.com/html/bookcorral.html), Cal Expo Fairgrounds, 1600 Exposition Boulevard, Sacramento, California, from June 8 through June 10, 2012.  Book Corral begins each day at 9 am and concludes at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday.  Branco’s book Horse at the Corner Post: Our Divine Journey will be available for purchase at her booth in the Book Corral each day.

Horse at the Corner Post won a silver medal in the 2011 Living Now Book Awards (animals/pets/livestock category).   This memoir chronicles one woman’s journey, driven by a powerful dream and an unbreakable bond, to reunite with her childhood horse. Through Branco’s skilled and honest storytelling, the reader joins each step of this journey, vividly reminded of their spiritual connection to the animals that may have graced their own life.  This inspired family reading will certainly appeal to animal lovers of all ages.

About the Author:

Denise Lee Branco spent her childhood on a California ranch, befriending all the furry and feathered residents there. From reading horse books to competing in western shows and gymkhanas, Denise has always felt horses are a part of her identity. She is pursuing a writing career, and is a member of American Horse Publications, Women’s Horse Industry Network, and Independent Book Publishers Association, to name a few.  

Visit Denise at: https://www.horseatthecornerpost.com/

Contact Information (916) 316-6567 – DeniseBranco@HorseAtTheCornerPost.com

Quantity Discounts offered to American Horse Publications members, animal welfare organizations, riding academies, educational entities, and libraries.

What Readers Say About Horse at the Corner Post:

This book is a touching encounter that will be enjoyed by all who read it. Thumbs up for the courage to share the story. – Karen Pickering, Northwest Horse Source Magazine 

Branco gently and lovingly leads you by the reins to a destination we all cherish – a tale of forever love and friendship. - Arden Moore, Pet Author, Editor and Founder of Four Legged Life, a Pet Community 

This is a heartwarming story that will be enjoyed by all horse lovers. - Sharon Miner, Author and Equestrian Book Blogger 

I loved the book so much, I am giving one to the school library and one to my favorite teacher!- Ashley, Age 6, Overland Park, Kansas  

I felt for her; I felt for her journey, and I felt for the horse. Horse at the Corner Post is a wonderful story for adults, children, animal lovers and anyone who even finds they must care for the sick or elderly. The lessons of compassion, joy, heartache and eternal friendship are there in full as we journey with Denise to find that which makes her heart beat; her horse, Freedom. I highly recommend this quick read as it serves to remind everyone of a key point — that when you trust your gut, rewards abound. - Babz Bitela, Agent*Silver Bitela Agency

HORSE at the CORNER POST: Our Divine Journey

ISBN:  978-0-9845888-0-0

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Strolling Hills Publishing

395 South Highway 65, Suite A-119

Lincoln, CA 95648

When:  Saturday, August 13, 2011, 9-12:30 followed by lunch. Riders please arrive at 8am

What: Despooking and Trail Situations Clinic

Where: Spirit of Place 1650 Thistle Way, Paso Robles, California map

How much: $85 with your horse and $45 to audit, includes lunch!

Who: RSVP with CeeCee Moss

We would like to congratulate the 11th annual Mid-State Classic Rodeo District 7 athletes representing San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. They performed extremely well against tough competition from around the state.

Congratulations to the All-around Cowgirl winner, Ali Bilkey from Olive Grove Charter School in Los Olivos; a top 5 winner in Breakaway Roping, Pole Bending, and Team Roping.

The All-around Cowboy winner, Tyler Forsberg from Moorpark High School in Fillmore; a top 5 winner in the Tie Down contest, Steer Wrestling, and Boys Cutting.

The Rookie All-around Cowgirl winner, Emily Mangione from Nipomo High School; a top 5 winner in Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.

We would also like to congratulate the following top 5 winners: 

Rachel Dewar from Arroyo Grande High School

Hayley Hamer from Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Taylor Prather from Desert Sands High School

Cheyenne Rey from San Benito High School

Jenna Drammer from Santa Ynez Valley Union High

Tristan Ruffoni from Arroyo Grande High School

 Wyatt Cox from Arroyo Grande High School

Kory Rupe from Atascadero High School

Lane Luis from St. Joseph High School

JT Prather from Desert Sands High School

Cody Snow from Olive Grove Charter School

Sage Massey from Paso Robles High School

Corrin Bowman from Righetti High School

Dane Bass from Templeton Independent Study

Taylor Santos-Karney from Templeton High School

Caden Clay from Righetti High School  

To see the results of the entire rodeo visit  http://www.chsradist7.com/

An American Farriers Journal Tribute to Farriers’ Hard Work and Dedication

Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. To honor their dedication and service, American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Week. In its 15th year, National Farriers Week is an opportunity to honor your farrier. We think it is important for horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, veterinarians and others in the equine community to say “thanks” for all of the terrific work farriers do.

Although we hope you show your appreciation all year long, we’re encouraging you to acknowledge your farrier’s hard work from July 7-13, 2013.

American Farriers Journal is again going to spotlight farriers based on your feedback. From now until July 1, we encourage horse owners to submit pictures and videos of your farrier working with your horses, share why you appreciate your farrier and tell us a story about your farrier.

If you are a farrier making a difference in the industry, send us your pictures and tell us a unique story of how you helped improve a horse’s life. This year, we will also be accepting video submissions. Share a brief video with us of yourself talking about a mentor who has made a difference in your career. We will be featuring your stories, and the stories horse owners share with us during National Farriers Week on Facebook, Twitter and www.AmericanFarriers.com.

Great or small, we want to hear everything farriers are doing to support the industry. You can submit your photos, videos and stories to Michelle Sauer at msauer@lesspub.com. Be sure to include your full name and location with your submission (if you are a horse owner, please include your farriers full name and location as well).

American Farriers Journal has also posted a certificate for National Farriers Week that horse owners can download and personalize for their farriers. It can be downloaded at www.americanfarriers.com/ff/2013NFW.

We look forward to hearing your stories, sharing your pictures and highlighting the individuals who work hard to keep our horses sound.

 

If you wanted to see good cowboys ride bucking stock or rope, you would go to a rodeo. If you wanted to see good horse trainers, you would go to a horse show. If you want to see good hands starting horses, you might go to a clinic, a horse expo, or watch horse trainers on DVD or television.  However, you might just be watching good showmanship or salesmanship, not necessarily true horsemanship.

Being an entertainer doesn’t necessarily make someone a good horseman or a good hand at starting young horses.  There are many good hands starting colts behind the scenes, under the radar on remote ranches where nobody sees or hears about them.

Wouldn’t it be fascinating to bring some of these talented horsemen together with the world renowned names in one place, at one time, for the public to watch them start young horses just like they would at home?  We’re not talking about working one horse for three or four hours, but rather transforming a herd of 40 unstarted horses, into a group of young saddle horses, ready to do ranch work or competitive events.  By this, we mean you will be able to witness every aspect of these young horses being started.  From the first time they are saddled, to their progression into being able to do a job. Some of the horsemen will be exhibiting cow horse, cattle working, roping and ranch branding demonstrations by the end of the event as well.

This type of authentic western horsemanship is what Rowly and Cathie Twisselman, owners of the Madonna Inn Quarter Horses in Southern California, and horsemanship clinicians, Chris Cox and Martin Black have organized. They call this new and unique event, THE HORSEMEN’S RE-UNION. This one-of-a-kind assembly of top hands will be held April 2-7, 2012 at the California Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles, California. 20 skilled horsemen, a mix of well-known clinicians, professional horsemen and ranch cowboys, will start 40 head of two year and three year old horses over six days. At no other event, anywhere in the world, has the public witnessed this many horses being started by more top horsemen in one place, at one time, all working without the pressure of the clock or a prestigious title.

The sixth and final day will conclude with a Grand Finale/Sale Preview and a First Ever Horsemen’s Re-Union Horse Sale where many of the horses that were started at this event will be offered to the public at auction. Also, the horsemen have been offered spots to sell some of their own personal, more experienced mounts to be consigned to this one of a kind, prestigious sale.

Horsemen will be coming from six states and four nations. Chris Cox, Pat Parelli, Joe Wolter, Bryan Neubert, Jimmy Neubert, Luke Neubert, Martin Black, Wade Black, Ty Van Norman, Thomas Saunders V, Clayton Anderson, Frank Dominguez and Ed Robertson all from the United States; Sid Cook, Mike Sears and Blake Schlosser all from Canada;  Antoine Cloux from Switzerland; Rob Leach and Ron Wall  from Australia, have all confirmed their participation.

These horsemen will volunteer their time and talent for the camaraderie and the chance to participate with the most diverse group of their peers ever assembled.  They won’t be judged or timed and no awards will be given. The only rule is to keep riders and horses safe.  The event producers and horseman have all agreed to share the risk of their own investments of time and money in an effort to provide an educational horsemanship opportunity like that of no other.

Besides great displays of horsemanship and colt starting during the day, there will also be a Horsemen’s & Sponsor’s Trade Show followed by evenings of entertainment featuring autograph sessions and round-table discussions with the horsemen. There will be Chuck-Wagon Cook-Offs and Wine Tasting from various local wineries.  There will be Cowboy Poetry and Country Music from some very famous and some new, exciting up and coming stars.

Along with this, we will also be posting updates with new, “surprise” demonstrations that will be happening along with our great Horsemen’s Re-Union lineup.  So be sure to check our website regularly so you don’t miss anything. This event is already proving to be a one of a kind venue that has surpassed our highest expectations.

 

            Don’t miss out!  Be a part of the…

First Ever HORSEMEN’S RE-UNION

APRIL 2-7, 2012

California Mid State Fairgrounds

Paso Robles, California

 

Spectators may purchase tickets to attend all 6 days for $180 or $35 per day. Event and Ticket information will be available thru

horsemensreunion.com or at the gate.

3 year old, ready to start, great mover, excellent conformation

Dave Bishop (805)598-6804

bishopfarm@att.net

Grab your cameras! Flip through your photos! Join in the fun and win great prizes! A photo contest celebrating the Magnificent Morgan Horse is being held by Merriewold Morgans. Entry is FREE and will be judged by 2 professional Fine Artists. Download Promo Flyer.pdf and/or Download Rules Flyer.pdf

The 2012 AHP Internship Handbook and applications are now available online at www.americanhorsepubs.org/students/internship_program/index.asp to college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing media.
 
The AHP Internship Program is a great way to provide students with the resume-building experience that’s so critical to today’s job market. Interns gain valuable hands-on real life experience and AHP members acquire additional help when and where they need it most.
 
AHP is the nation’s only non-profit professional association of over 450 members dedicated to promoting better understanding and cooperation within the equine publishing industry. Membership consists primarily of equine-related print publications and electronic media as well as individuals, businesses and organizations serving the equine industry.
 
AHP serves as the umbrella organization for the internship program and is responsible for creating the application process, providing the forms, the mailing list, and a directory of the participating AHP member publications and businesses. The Internship Handbook includes program guidelines, expectations and responsibilities of the intern and the AHP participating member, and a directory of AHP participants.  Each listing includes thepublication or company name, a brief description, types of internships offered, availability/duration, requirements, information on compensation and housing, and contact information. Students apply directly to the AHP member, who will choose the applicants that best meet their needs. AHP members may hire more than one intern.
 
American Horse Publications also offers students wishing to become involved in the equine publishing an opportunity to join the association and participate in other student programs.
 
Student Membership is open to high school, college, and graduate students for an annual fee of $25. Student Members receive an opportunity to attend the AHP annual seminar at a reduced registration fee, a free listing in the online AHP Membership Directory, the AHP monthly e-newsletter,“AHP For the record,” and are eligible to enter several classes in the AHP annual Awards Contest. To learn how to become a Student Member, go to http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/membership/join/student.asp  
 
AHP Student Award Contest awards up to three $750 travel awards to attend the AHP seminar in Williamsburg, Virginia, on May 31 – June 2, 2012. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities during the three days of educational sessions and related activities. One Travel Award winner will be selected at the seminar as the 2012 Student Award winner and will win a cash award of $1,000 plus an all expense paid trip hosted by Publishers Press to one of their Two-Day Customer Education Seminars in Louisville, Kentucky. Students are eligible to enter the contest if they are a high school senior or an undergraduate college student during the 2011-2012 college year before graduation. All qualified applicants will receive a complimentary Student annual membership, a complimentary Student registration certificate for the annual seminar and a critique of their resume. The AHP Student Award Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.
The AHP career brochure, Horses + Media = The Coolest Careers in the World is available online at http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/career_center/brochure.asp

For more information about AHP student programs, contact Christine W. Brune, Executive Director, American Horse Publications, (386) 760-7743, or e-mail: AHorsePubs@aol.com.

Horse enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Horse Expo Events is presenting a brand new and exciting expo in Pomona, California on February 2-4, 2012 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) at the Fairplex, southern California’s event and entertainment center and home of the Los Angeles County Fair.
           
“Our team’s enthusiasm for this new event is really awesome,” says event founder Miki Cohen. “We’re going to have a festive, attendee-involved expo, with a huge variety of outdoor exhibits and performances, and of course buildings full of vendors to satisfy the shopping desires of all horse owners. The whole environment will be energetic and entertaining, highlighted by horses everywhere. And one of the first decisions we made was to have this three-day show on Thursday, Friday and Saturday so everyone can stay home and enjoy Super Bowl Sunday!
           
“It’s fairly obvious to the horse world that we’re holding this expo on the same dates as Equine Affaire has for a decade,” comments Cohen. “As most people know, Equine Affaire has decided to not hold their event in California any longer. We certainly honor everything Equine Affaire has done for horse lovers over the years, and our hat is off to Eugenia Snyder and the Equine Affaire staff for their event at this location. I am so pleased that Horse Expo Pomona will continue to bring the finest education and entertainment to the horse-loving crowd that has consistently flocked to Pomona.”
           
This recent business decision has kicked the Horse Expo Events team into high gear — nothing new to this dynamic group that also presents the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento each year for the past 13 years. The walls of the Horse Expo office are plastered with charts for clinician suggestions, vendor reservations, media plans, entertainment ideas, breed presentations, competition possibilities — all the ingredients that will make this new event a stunning success. “We’re hitting the ground running!” laughs Cohen.
           
“Horse people are always anxious for new information about training and riding their horses, along with education about horse health, tack, boarding, safety — you name it. It’s our goal to present as many educational topics and varieties of performances and demonstrations as possible. This is going be fun!,” comments Cohen.
           
The list of clinicians, daily program and vendors is far from being complete, but the event’s website http://www.horseexpoevents.com/ is just about ready to be launched (keep checking!) and will be updated on a regular basis to keep people informed and enthused about this expo. For more information about vendor space and participation, call 800.352.2411. For media information, contact Kate Riordan at 530.333.2002, irishkate@prodigy.net.

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• Effectiveness in conveying the beauty or unique character of the Morgan horse
• Artistic creativity (Unique vision in perspective, action or feeling in the photograph.)
• Natural theme (We are not looking for conformation shots.)

All entries will be displayed at the Merriewold Media Center Gallery. Prizes will be awarded for the top three images. *You can view all the entries at the Photo Contest Gallery any time during the contest.

April 15- 20 2013 in Paso Robles, Ca

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For more information visit The Horsemen’s Re-Union

This three day clinic will be geared for beginner sorters, riders with confidence issues &/or issues with their horses.
Participants will learn the tools needed to be safe and successful in the sorting pen & beyond.  Day one: Horsemanship, day two: Review & cattle work, day three:  Participate in regular Sunday sorting & review.

$250.00 (includes entries for Sunday sorting)
Lunch provided day 1 & 2.

Space will be limited at this clinic, so register soon.

Sign ups at loftus.ranch@yahoo.com
$50/deposit upon registration.
Mail checks to: Loftus Arena, 3995 Buena Vista Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446
More info? loftus.ranch@yahoo.com or call  805 440-0877

May 18th, 10 to 2pm, is Fort Ord Warhorse Day at Marina Equestrian Center. Enjoy a living-history celebration of WWII warhorses of Fort Ord, with cavalry drill, horse-drawn field artillery with cannon, “flash” museum, command post, Army forge, and petting zoo for kids. Original music composed for Fort Ord National Monument will be premiered by Defense Language Institute Brass Band. Exhibits include award-winning photos of Fort Ord and Marina Youth Arts. 

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Saturday and Sunday November 10^th and 11^th, 2012

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To sign up, please call or email Karen Cornelius (805)598-3717 karencornelius70@yahoo.com

Lessons are 45 minutes, Cost: $120, Auditing free.

Paso Robles

805-534-4532

To Increase Charitable Donations

The American Competitive Trail Horse Association is committed to improving the health and welfare of horses nationwide. The wellbeing of the horse has always been a priority to ACTHA and is the driving force behind ACTHA’s Mission. The Scout Division, which launched in August 2012, permits ACTHA non-members across the nation to join any ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge. By increasing rider numbers at Competitive Trail Challenges, ACTHA aims to increase charitable donations.

Hosting an ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge has proven a powerful fundraising tool for many nonprofits across the nation, approximately 70% of ACTHA’s Competitive Trail Challenges are hosted by nonprofit organizations. In addition to ride proceeds, ACTHA donates an additional $3 per rider from every Competitive Trail Challenge (CTC) to a charity selected by the Ride Host. This can be any local equine nonprofit of their choosing.

ACTHA Co-Founder Karen VanGetson states “ACTHA has a huge heart for the horse and a huge heart for charity. We want to welcome every trail rider across the nation and show them the fun and enjoyment of an ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge. Together we can ride for a purpose, with a common goal of helping those nonprofit organizations who are in need of funding.”

For more information on hosting a Competitive Trail Challenge or to register your charity with the American Competitive Trail Horse Association, please contact Tammy Sronce at tammy@actha.us or call 940-859-6512.

About ACTHA: Six Miles. Six Natural Obstacles. Six Judges. ACTHA’s Mission is to provide an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American trail horse, granting them the recognition they so richly deserve. ACTHA competitions are held all over the United States and Canada. For more info about ACTHA visit www.actha.us.

ACTHA Sponsors : Platinum Performance, Durvet, Cavallo Horse & Rider, The Horse Show with Rick Lamb, Best of America by Horseback, Lonestar Barn, Tucker Trail Saddles, 4-Star Trailers, Monty Roberts, Lynn Palm, Hodges Badge Company, Mustang Heritage Foundation, Robart Bits, Straight Time Stirrups, Mary Ann Kennedy, JW Brooks Custom Hat Co, Horse Colic Relief, Molly’s Custom Silver, Revitavet, Katlyn, Parry Tack, Spursuader, Barranada, High Hopes Designs, Rodeo Etc. , Colorful Manes & Tails, Paddock Purses and Jewelry, Espana SILK, Favorite Cowgirl Coffee, Mayatex Saddle Blankets, Vettec Hoof Care Products.

Affiliated Breed Associations: American Paint Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, American Gaited Mountain Horse, American Indian Horse Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, Arabian Horse Association, International Purebred Appaloosa Association, The National Walking Horse Association, North American Mustang Association & Registry, Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Association, Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, United Mountain Horse.

to reward Riders wearing Helmets at Competitive Trail Challenges

ACTHA is proud to partner with Ovation Helmets, to promote the use of riding helmets on the trail and to reward those riders who choose to wear a helmet at ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenges. Ovation Helmet’s lightweight, low-profile design makes them the ultimate trail riding helmet and the Official Helmet of ACTHA.

Every time a rider who will be wearing a helmet on the trail registers for an ACTHA CTC in theOpen, Pleasure or Junior Division, riders will check the box that states this rider will be wearing an SEI/ASTM approved helmet during this CTC. A rider will receive one point for every Competitive Trail Challenge completed wearing a helmet. At the end of the 2012-2013 Season, the Top 5 riders with the highest number of points from each division will receive a brand new Ovation Extreme Helmet. A total of 15 helmets will be awarded at the end of the 2012-2013 ACTHA season.

“The safety of our horses and riders is paramount to us here at ACTHA” states ACTHA Co-Founder Carrie Scrima “the Ovation Safety Award is a great way for us to encourage our riders to wear a helmet and stay safe on the trail. All riders under the age of 18 years old are required to wear a helmet in ACTHA trail challenges but this will be a great way to encourage our adult riders to lead by example”.

For more information on the Ovation Safety Award or for sponsorship opportunities with the American Competitive Trail Horse Association please contact Tammy Sronce at tammy@actha.us or call 940-859-6512.

About ACTHA: Six Miles. Six Natural Obstacles. Six Judges. ACTHA’s Mission is to provide an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American trail horse, granting them the recognition they so richly deserve. ACTHA competitions are held all over the United States and Canada. For more info about ACTHA visit www.actha.us.

ACTHA Sponsors : Platinum Performance, Durvet, Cavallo Horse & Rider, Enjoy Yums, The Horse Show with Rick Lamb, Best of America by Horseback, Lonestar Barns, Ovation , Mountain Horse, Tucker Trail Saddles, 4-Star Trailers, Monty Roberts, Hodges Badge Company, Mustang Heritage Foundation, Robart Bits, Straight Time Stirrups, Mary Ann Kennedy, JW Brooks Custom Hat Co, Horse Colic Relief, Molly’s Custom Silver, Revitavet, Katlyn, Parry Tack, Spursuader, Barranada, High Hopes Designs, Rodeo Etc. , Colorful Manes & Tails, Paddock Purses and Jewelry, Espana SILK, Favorite Cowgirl Coffee, Mayatex Saddle Blankets, Vettec Hoof Care Products, Trail Rider’s Jeans.

Affiliated Breed Associations: American Paint Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, American Gaited Mountain Horse, American Indian Horse Registry, American Morgan Horse Association, Arabian Horse Association, International Purebred Appaloosa Association, The National Walking Horse Association, North American Mustang Association & Registry, Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Association, Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, United Mountain Horse.

For Children ages 4-12

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Heaven Can Wait:

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At Heaven Can Wait

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To Register visit  http://prcity.com/government/departments/recreation/index.asp

Heaven Can Wait

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More information

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128 bales of 3rd cutting , first quality alfalfa hay.

Heavy bales ( 123 lb. average)  Price is $18.50 a bale.

Call Mike Berry (805) 260-1584  or McBerry@aol.com

Oceano

805-773-8779

Georgetown, Texas, August 16, 2012 – A standing-room-only crowd at Gloucester County’s Dream Park saw Amanda Brantmayer and her Mustang trainee Pauly D capture the title of champion by accumulating 61.5 points in the compulsories and 111 points in the freestyle for a total of 172.5, or 2.5 points more than their nearest competition. The wild horses and trainers began their training journey in April in preparation for the Extreme Mustang Makeover, which was held August 10-12, 2012, at Gloucester County, New Jersey. Trainers had approximately 98 days to gentle the horse and train it to be ridden for the competition.

Pauly D is a brown gelding that was born in 2006 in the High Rock, California, Herd Management Area. Brantmayer is from Bridgeton, New Jersey. In addition to being named champion, Brantmayer also received a custom Gist Silversmith belt buckle for being the top rookie trainer, as this was her first Extreme Mustang Makeover competition. Pauley D was adopted for $2,000.

Danielle Leh of Bernville, Pennsylvania, and Absolute Honor earned 58 points in the compulsories and 112 points in the freestyle to finish as reserve champions with 170 total points. Absolute Honor is a 5-year-old pinto gelding gathered from High Rock, California, Herd Management Area. Leh received the Young Gun Award, as the highest placing trainer that was 18-21 years old.

Cynthia Pritchard-Koeller of Lafayette, New Jersey, received the Silver Bullet Award, which recognizes the top trainer 50 years old or older. Pritchard-Koeller finished seventh in the finals with Traveler, a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog Herd Management Area in California. Monica Erman of Louisa, Virginia, was the Double Down Champion. The Double Down award is for the trainer that took the challenge of training two wild horses for the competition. The two horses’ preliminary scores are added together to determine the Double Down winner. Both of Erman’s trainees, Toffee and Cocoa advanced to the finals. Toffee, a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog HMA, placed fourth, and Cocoa, a 2007 bay gelding from a 2007 dun gelding from Fox Hog HMA, finished sixth.

The Mustangs competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenge were all geldings gathered from HMAs in California, and the horses were virtually untouched prior to the April pick-up. The horses were judged on their body condition and new skills. The trainers and Mustangs competed in a series of classes that showcased their new skills. The top 10 from the preliminary go-rounds advanced to the finals on Saturday, August 11, where they wowed the judges and crowd with routines set to music. Class results and adoption information is available at www.extrememustangmakeover.com/emmnewjersey.php.

The purpose of the competition is to showcase the beauty, versatility and trainability of these rugged horses that roam freely on public lands throughout the West, where they are protected by the BLM under federal law. The BLM periodically removes excess animals from the range to ensure herd health and protect rangeland resources. Thousands of the removed animals are then made available each year to the public for adoption. More than 3,300 wild horses have been adopted through Mustang Heritage Foundation events and programs since 2007.

The Extreme Mustang Makeovers are made possible through our partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the generosity of our sponsors Ram Trucks, Western Horseman, Pfizer, Vetericyn, Roper Apparel & Footwear, Twister Trailer, RES Equine Products, Gist Silversmiths, Martin Saddlery and Smith Brothers.

About the Mustang Heritage Foundation

The mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the goal of the Extreme Mustang Makeover events are to increase the adoption of Mustangs across the country. The Mustang Heritage Foundation created the Extreme Mustang Makeover events to showcase the recognized value of Mustangs through a national training competition. The nonprofit organization also created the Trainer Incentive Program and the Youth Employment Program to raise awareness about America’s Mustangs. For more information, visit www.mustangheritagefoundation.org.

About the Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for managing 258 million acres of public lands, located mostly in the West. Wild horses and burros roaming public rangelands are managed in a manner consistent with BLM’s overall multiple-use mission, as set forth in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. For more information, visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or call 866-468-7826.

Arroyo Grande

805-473-5855

AHP Releases Additional Data on Ways Horse Owners Use their Horses

MARCH 5, 2012 – The American Horse Publications (AHP) is launching its second Equine Industry Survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry. The AHP Equine Industry Survey is being sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research, Merck Animal Health, and Pfizer Animal Health.

In 2009, AHP conducted an online nationwide survey made possible by the sponsorship of Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health.  Upon its conclusion on Jan. 31, 2010, a total of 11,171 usable responses was collected.  This completed the largest-ever equine industry survey of hands-on horse industry participants in the United States.¹  AHP will strive to exceed that number with the current survey.

As in the previous survey, the purpose of the 2012 survey is threefold. The first objective is to obtain information regarding past, present, and expected future participation in the equine industry. The second objective is to identify which issues currently facing the equine industry are perceived as being most critical to those who own, or manage horses. The third objective is to analyze issues pertaining to horse health. In addition to questions on vaccines and deworming, the 2012 survey includes questions relating to nutrition, feed, and nutritional supplements.

Those eligible to participate in the survey are men and women, 18 years of age and older, who currently own or manage at least one horse and live in the United States. This study is anonymous; this means that no one–not even members of the research team–will be able to associate information that is given with responses. When the survey results are tallied, only aggregated results will be presented.

AHP members who have publications, websites, social media outlets, and professional organizations in the equine industry will promote the survey to their communities of horse owners for several months. AHP members who participate in promoting the survey will receive the complete results of the 2012 survey to release through their own channels. Full survey results will be released to the general equine industry 30 days after that.

To show the type of important information AHP collected in the first survey, following is new data from the 2009-2010 AHP Equine Industry Survey on how horse owners use their horses.  These responses have been broken down by geographic region and discipline.  Within each region, the most popular use of horses is for pleasure or trail riding.  It is also the most popular activity nationwide.  After pleasure or trail riding, the top 5 most frequently reported activities in each region are identified.

To download the results of the 2009 AHP Results Discipline by Region Table, click on the link below.

http://www.americanhorsepubs.org/resources/2009-AHP-Results-Discipline-By-Region-Table.xls
AHP members and survey sponsors receive a complete set of these results. The general equine industry may request a copy of this new information by contacting the AHP office at ahorsepubs@aol.com after April 1, 2012. Data will be available online at www.americanhorsepubs.orgat that time.

To take the 2012 AHP Equine Industry Survey, go to www.horsesurvey2012.com

Please pass this link around to every horse-owning group and individual.

The survey closes May 15, 2012.

The 2012 AHP Equine Industry Survey is being conducted by American Horse Publications (AHP). AHP is a nonprofit association that promotes excellence in equine media; Its members include equine-related publications, digital media, professionals, students, organizations and businesses. Dr. C. Jill Stowe is providing consulting services for data collection and analysis to the AHP; Dr. Stowe is currently an assistant professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky. The survey is sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research, Merck Animal Health, and Pfizer Animal Health.

[1] The 1995 NAHMS survey collected responses from 3,349 operations, and the 1998 NAHMS survey collected responses from 2,904 operations.  The 2008-2009 American Horse Council Unwanted Horse Survey collected responses from over 23,000 horse owners, non-horse owners, and equine industry stakeholders.

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This is a four race series Obstacle Course Event.
with 13 obstacles. Riders will be judged and scored on horsemanship and time. Rules can be found at www.americanhorsemenchallenge.com

April 28th & 29th
Location: Rancho Oso
Rancho Oso is offering a 2nd night free for all campsites for the AHCA Competitive Trail Ride April 27-29. Regular rates apply for rental units and horses/pipe corrals.
Santa Barbara, California

May 12th & 13th
Location: Reed Valley Ranch
Hemet, California

July 14th & 15th
Location: Reed Valley Ranch
Hemet, California

August 25th & 26th
Location: V6 Ranch
Parkfield, California

Novice and Amateur Divisions
1st & 2nd Go – Saturday
Top Ten Finals – Sunday

Accommodations: All accommodations must be made directly through each hosting guest ranch.

Saddle Series Rules:
• All AHCA Rules Will Apply
• Saddle Series is open to Amateurs Only
• Must attend 3 of 4 events to qualify
• AHCA Membership not required to compete
• Highest cumulative horse and rider team   score from the 4 events will win saddle.

Looks like fun!

805-438-3543

Santa Margarita

805-438-3543

The American Competitive Trail Horse Association is counting the days until the new nationwide reality series America’s Favorite Trail Horse premieres on HRTV. The series will showcase the top 100 trail horses from all over the country as they compete in Austin, TX on the Franklin Family Ranch for $100,000 in cash.
         

The show will air each week, for 13 weeks starting September 13th 2011 on HRTV (Dish channel 404 and local cable) on Tuesdays at 8pm (EST) and will be repeated at 11pm (EST) and Sunday at 8pm (EST). The show is also available on http://www.actha.tv/ and http://www.hrtvlive.com/ . Dish Network has also joined in on the celebration and is gifting viewers who subscribe or switch to Dish Network with a $50 ACTHA Gift Certificate.
         

In each episode viewers will have the ability to vote for their favorite trail horse at http://www.actha.us/ and $5000 will be awarded to each episode winner. Voting will open for 48hours after each episode has been aired. The finale will feature all of the episode winners and will award $50,000 to the top 3 horses of the entire series. 
         

The purpose of America’s Favorite Trail Horse is to bring attention to the great American trail horse that has served this country so magnificently. ACTHA Founder, Karen VanGetson states “It is our sincere hope that this effort will cause many riders to get back in the saddle again and rescue horses that are in desperate need of a home, a cause which is dear to the heart of the American Competitive Trail Horse Association.”

805-458-0151

One thousand wild horses available for adoption and eligible to compete for $1 million in prizes

(GEORGETOWN, TX – Sept. 12, 2012)  The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) today announced that its annual Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover competition will be reformatted and achieve new heights in 2013 with the Mustang Million. This ambitious event seeks to place 1,000 wild, untouched horses into adoptive homes and be eligible for the performance competition with a $1,000,000 cash and prize purse.

“We’ve successfully adopted more than 3,300 horses through our training programs and competitions since 2007,” said Patti Colbert, MHF Executive Director. “We have a tremendous base of trainers and supporters and decided that 2013 was the year to put the equine world on its heels. The mustang has arrived.”

Mustang Million is scheduled to take place in Fort Worth, Texas, in September 2013. Eligible horses will be for this competition will be available at six adoptions in five cities across the United States in April and May: Fort Worth, TX; Burns, OR: Murfreesboro, TN; Norco, CA; and Elm Creek, NE.

Trainers can adopt the horse of their choice directly or can work with clients who want to adopt a horse and put it in the competition.

“We’ve tried to make this new level of competition attractive and achievable to a broad range of horse enthusiasts across the country,” explained Colbert. “We have initiated a no-fee competition and will allow anyone to adopt and have a professional trainer prepare and show their horse in the competition.”

Mustang Million will feature an adult division, a youth division and 12 specialty classes. There is a place for all horse enthusiasts from professionals to recreational riders. The specialty classes will range from in-hand classes, where horses will be shown at halter and not ridden, to working cow horse classes with walk-trot-only classes in the middle.

The youth division is open to horse enthusiasts between the ages of 8-17, and they will be competing for $50,000 in prize money.

“The competition promises to continue the win/win formula for horse, trainer and the survival of wild horse herds on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands. Our trainers say the majority of these horses are willing and smart, and trainers get a gratified feeling by the transformation that takes place during the training period,” said Colbert.

Colbert also identified a significant value of these programs to the American taxpayer.  “Each horse that sits in long-term holding costs the government about $10,000 in its average lifetime for feed and care. Putting 1,000 horses into private care will save taxpayers approximately $10 million. That’s why the $1 million in cash and prizes is a good investment.”

Mustang Million is being produced in cooperation with the BLM and through the support of Western Horseman, Ram Trucks, Pfizer, Twister Trailer, Vetericyn, Roper, Martin Saddlery, Smith Brothers and Gist Silversmiths.

Visit www.mustangmillion.com for the latest Mustang Million information.

About Mustang Heritage Foundation

With more than 45,000 American Mustangs waiting to be adopted in BLM facilities, the Mustang Heritage Foundation is stepping up its efforts to help these American legends find adoptive homes. The Mustang Heritage Foundation’s competitive events continue to showcase the talents of the American Mustang.

Since the first Extreme Mustang Makeover event was held in 2007, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has facilitated the adoptions of more than 3,300 gentled American Mustangs. In partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the Foundation will continue to increase its efforts to raise awareness of adoptions of America’s Mustangs.

Visit www.mustangheritagefoundation.org for more information about the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s adoption programs.

Santa Ynez, California – October 2, 2012 – The Santa Ynez Valley Arabian Horse Association (SYVAHA) is now accepting registrations for the 2012 Sage Hill Open Breed Competitive Trail Ride. The ride will take place November 2-4, 2012, at Live Oak Campground off Highway 154 near Lake Cachuma.

“This is a timed, judged competition on a natural trail,” said Kathy Stegman, Sage Hill ride manager. “It’s a great opportunity for people to experience an outdoor adventure on horseback and to spend time with other people who share their passion for riding. It’s an exhilarating, rewarding and challenging sport, and we encourage riders of all ages, from 10 years on up, to come and join in the fun.”

The Sage Hill ride is sanctioned by the North American Trail Conference. It features open, competitive pleasure and novice divisions. Open riders cover 50 to 60 miles in the two-day period, and competitive pleasure and novice riders cover 35 to 40 miles. A one-day novice ride covers approximately 23 miles. There is also a 12-mile introductory ride for people who want to learn more about the sport of competitive trail riding and horse camping, but don’t want to go the full 20+ miles the first time out.

Experienced judges score riders on the way they handle and care for their horses and how well they negotiate natural trail obstacles. Veterinary judges score horses on condition and the ability to complete this rigorous ride. Riders receive copies of their scorecards so they can understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their skills.

SYVAHA is working with youth groups to promote competitive trail riding for young people. Huasna Valley 4-H Club, for example, plans to participate this year. SYVAHA gives a 20 percent discount on entry fees for all groups of 10 or more.

SYVAHA is seeking sponsorships and donations to help cover the costs of the event as well as sponsors for 4-H riders. Please contact the following people for sponsorships and donations:

• Ride sponsorships: Kathy Stegman, 805-710-4471 (kkstegman@cs.com).

• Silent auction items: Sylvia Beverly, 805-688-2000

•4-H rider sponsorships: Kathy Stegman, 805-710-4471 (kkstegman@cs.com).

The organization is also seeking volunteers to work at pulse and respiration (P&R) checkpoints, to assist judges in recording points for horse health and horsemanship or to just bring a book and be a gate keeper. If you would like to volunteer, contact Kathy Stegman at 805-710-4471 or kkstegman@cs.com.

For ride entry forms online, visit http://www.syvaha.com/, click on competitive trail rides and print the forms. Call or email Kathy Stegman at 805-710-4471 (kkstegman@cs.com) or Anne Plucy at 805 688-2912 (trail.ryder2@verizon.net) for more information or to request forms by mail.

A gorgeous (Spanish) chestnut Arabian needs a home! Has big strong hooves, good health, easy keeper, shoes & trailers well. Lots of get-up-and-go, has very good ground manners, he has a very smooth jog. Is very fit for trail riding, has no physical problems. Gets along with other horses and likes to lead in a group. Retired from Endurance in 2001, should not be used for this again. Mine since 12/2001 and I did years of trail riding with him. He has not been worked in 1 yr. because my wife quit riding with me and sold her horse. He has recent vaccinations, all records and papers are available. He needs an intermediate or advanced rider. Call and come and see him in Atascadero‘s Garden Farms, asking $950
Peter and Abigail Holmes 805-466-3063, 520-400-3032



Ariat Honors Military Members with New Collection and Support for Non-Profit

Union City, Calif. June 4, 2012 -Ariat International, leader in innovative Western and English footwear, apparel and accessories has launched a new line of Western boots for men, women and kids called the Freedom Collection. These unique boots are detailed with patriotic and military-themed stitch patterns and a digital camo print lining to honor the men and women of the armed forces. In addition to the intricate embroidery, the Freedom Collection features Ariat’s premium full-grain leathers and innovative comfort technology.

Along with creating the military-inspired Freedom Collection, Ariat is also supporting PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes (formerly NARHA Horses for Heroes), a non-profit organization that provides equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to wounded service personnel and veterans. PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes is tailored to address specific issues faced by military personnel and provides supportive and therapeutic environments for their families and loved ones. To accomplish this mission, PATH Intl. centers connect with Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Clinics, as well as individual veterans.

“Ariat wanted to pay tribute to the members of the military by creating a line of patriotic-inspired performance and fashion boots, and by providing support to an EAAT veteran program,” explains Shane Holman, director of western footwear at Ariat. “Ariat is thrilled to support PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes, their program provides so many benefits to veterans of all ages and we are honored to be a part of such an excellent organization.”

“We are delighted to have Ariat International provide support for our organization,” said PATH Intl. CEO Kay Marsh Green. “Our wounded service personnel and veterans have given their best in service to our country, and we at PATH Intl. want to ensure that they in turn will receive the best services that we have to offer. Ariat contributions will be a tremendous support to our centers, horses and participants in providing positive change to these deserving individuals.”

Availability

The Freedom collection will be launching in November 2012 with retail prices ranging from $99.95 to $249.95.  The collection will consist of men’s and women’s performance boots, women’s fashion boots and kid’s boots– one performance and one fashion. The new line will be available at Western retailers, boutiques and on ariat.com.

About Ariat International, Inc.

Ariat International, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts. Featuring a patented technology designed to deliver stability, durability and comfort, Ariat pioneered the application of advanced athletic shoe technology into English riding boots and authentic Western boots. Ariat products are sold in a network of retail outlets throughout the world. For more information about Ariat products or for the Ariat retailer nearest you, contact Ariat at 800.899.8141 or visit www.ariat.com. 

About PATH Intl.:

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), formerly NARHA, was formed in 1969 to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. More recently, programs offer services in human growth and development as well as offering programs for veterans and service personnel. At more than 800 member centers, nearly 48,000 children and adults find a sense of independence through involvement with horses.  In addition to therapeutic horsemanship, a center may offer any number of equine-assisted activities including Equine Services for Heroes, hippotherapy, equine-facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, trail riding, competition, groundwork or stable management. There are more than 43,000 volunteers, 3,700 instructors, 6,000 therapy horses and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. centers.

For more information about PATH Intl. Equine Service for Heroes, visit:

http://www.pathintl.org/resources-education/path-intl-equine-services-for-heroes

“This DVD will delight both horse lover and professional horseman with beautiful photographs, inspiring music and simple science about the social ecology of horses.”

Wild Horses: Understanding the Natural Lives of Horses, DVD, 30 mins

Wild Horse Ecologist, Mary Ann Simonds and Wildlife photographers Barbara and Marty Wheeler recently teamed up to document the behaviors of various wild horse herds.  ”Having spent a lifetime studying wild horse ecology & ethology, as a scientist I have made very little impact on overall protection and management of wild horses. Even being on the National Advisory Board for Wild Horses and Burros in the early 90s, we only were able to create more public involvement, but nothing on the management side changed.  Internationally, most wild equids are either threatened or endangered and we are losing functional horse culture.  Barbara and Marty Wheeler had captured many behaviors not often photographed that I was looking for to update my lectures, commented Mary Ann Simonds.  “So rather than just do a scientific presentation we decided to do an “edu-tainment” piece using Diane Arkenstone’s (http://www.dianearkenstone.com/) beautiful music and Barbara and Marty’s gorgeous photographs.  The result is just what we were hoping for – creating a journey to take people into the “secret lives of wild horses” and experience the herd from a feeling of “being with” them rather than just looking at them.

Barbara & Marty Wheeler have documented herds in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Montana & Wyoming with thousands of pictures. Barbara states, “Working with Mary Ann has increased our knowledge and awareness about wild horse culture, social behavior and relationships.   That increased knowledge has enhanced our experience as photographers.  We have been able to pass the knowledge on to our audience, helping them to better understand and appreciate wild horses. Marty and I are very pleased to be sharing our photographs with others and thrilled to be working with Mary Ann Simonds on this project.”

The information is suitable for all equine enthusiasts of all levels, but is equally suitable to be taught as an environmental education module from 5th grade upwards. As social mammals, viewers may find that equine needs of feeling safe and having their family and friends around them are not so different from human needs.  The similarities and differences of various herd personalities and cultures give the viewer insight and understanding that most horsemen have never seen.  We hope people will not only enjoy this lovely musical journey, but we hope they will feel more deeply connected with their equine friends.

Proceeds from the sale of the dvd will fund continued efforts to identify and document functional social behaviors of various herds in North America.

The dvd is available at www.wildhorsesdvd.com.

Mary Ann Simonds, MA is an applied equine ecologist/ethologist who has been studying wild horses since 1973 when her undergraduate research in wild horse ecology and range management was used at the University of Wyoming in setting guidelines for wild horse management. She has spent a lifetime trying to educate people on natural equine behaviors and sustainable wild equid management serving on state and National Advisory Boards to the BLM since 1983. She is now focused on creating a data base of equine behavior and documenting the remaining wild horse cultures.  You can learn more about Mary Ann’s work at www.maryannsimonds.com

Barbara and Marty Wheeler are professional wildlife photographers and have been photographing wild horses for over 10 years and have thousands of photographs. They are working with Mary Ann to document the various herd cultures.   They are currently back in the field visiting various herds in the Western states. You can see more work at www.barbarawheelerphotography.com

Atascadero

805-540-9650

TheHorse.com Presents Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Healthy, Safe Trailering

Lexington, Ky. (July 15, 2011)—Generally, trailering or shipping your horse is a lot more risky than traveling with only humans. What can you do to make sure you and your horse arrive safely and legally at your destination, and how can you ensure your horse is healthy and ready to tackle the show, trail, or whatever awaits? Find out during our free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A chat about Healthy, Safe Trailering on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 8-9 p.m. Eastern U.S. time (5-6 p.m. Pacific)!

When you register for this event, you’ll be able to send in your questions ahead of time. You can also ask questions during the live event on August 2. This free live chat is brought to you by Sweet PDZ.

Our on-call panelists for this event will include the following:

* Catherine Kohn, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University. Her main academic interests are fluid and electrolyte balance in health and disease and during exercise, thermoregulation during exercise, calcium balance, infectious diseases, and biosecurity. She has a special interest in three-day eventing and has served as Veterinary Delegate at competitions including the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* Three-Day Event, the Fair Hill CCI3* Three-Day Event, and the 1998 Asian Games. She was the President of the Veterinary Commission for eventing at the 1996 Olympics Games, and of the Commissions for eventing, dressage, paradressage, and driving at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

* Rebecca Gimenez, BS, PhD (animal physiology), Primary Instructor and President of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue. Her first book, Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, was published in 2008. She is an internationally sought instructor in technical rescue techniques, procedures, and methodologies, and she has published numerous critiques, articles and journal submissions on horse safety, technical large animal rescue and horse handling issues.

We hope you can join us on August 2 for this event! Reserve your seat now!

Atascadero

805-461-6411

1^st Annual Used Tack Consignment Sale Saturday December 3^rd from 9am to 4pm.

Bring in your used horse items and get them sold!

Accepting English & Western items including saddles, blankets, stable items, grooming items and clothing!

Drop off your items between now and November 30^th.

Get there early for the best selection!

Food and drinks will be available for sale while you shop!

Contact (805) 461-6411 for more information.  

Atascadero Hay & Feed
6155 Via Ave
Atascadero, CA

www.AtascaderoHayandFeed.com

Find Atascadero Hay and Feed on Facebook too!

Atascadero

805-466-5537

Atascadero

805-466-9557

Los Osos

805-512-2979

Do you know a farrier or equine veterinarian who performs much-needed hoof-care work for a therapeutic riding center without charge? Maybe someone who provides free footcare clinics for 4-H Club youngsters or works closely with local Pony Club members? If so, here is your opportunity to celebrate this person’s volunteerism.
To recognize the dedication and volunteer efforts among hoof-care professionals, the Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center and American Farriers Journal are again sponsoring the “Summit Achievement Award.” Started in 2009, this award honors members of the hoof-care community who have freely given their time and expertise to help horse owners and groups in need of assistance.
 “The Summit Achievement Award is the pinnacle of recognition for farriers contributing their time and talents back to the equine industry,” says Glenn Hause, Director of North American Marketing. “The award represents the hallmarks we embrace as part of our mission statement and core values as a company.”
The 2012 award winner will receive $2,000 to use toward future volunteer efforts, as well as free registration and travel expenses to next winter’s International Hoof-Care Summit being held from January 31 to February 3, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio. During a ceremony at the Summit, a plaque will be presented to the winner and also to the group for which the volunteered services were provided.
Previous winners of the Summit Achievement Award include:
Bob Smith, Plymouth, California, 2009.
Margie Lee of Palo Alto, California, 2010
Doug Stanley, Ore City, Texas, 2011.
Nominate A Volunteer
Anyone may submit a nomination for the 2012 Summit Achievement Award before September 30, 2011. Visit www.americanfarriers.com/ff/givingback on the American Farriers Journal Website to obtain further details and the entry form for this recognition program. In addition to completing this form, please write a 1- to 2-page summary explaining why your nominee should be honored for his or her exceptional volunteer hoof-care work.
A panel comprised of hoof-care professionals will select a winner based on the amount of time, money, other contributed resources and the innovation of the contribution in terms of creativity and uniqueness. The judges will also evaluate the impact of the volunteered efforts to the equine community, the level of contribution on the local, regional, national or global level, the results of the volunteered work and the amount of required skill and knowledge.
This is your chance to nominate a well-deserving colleague and show them how much you appreciate his or her volunteered dedication and commitment to the equine industry.

6:30 pm Wednesday, January the 16th at Rooster Creek Tavern in the Village of Arroyo Grande.

Richard Waller will present his recent progress on the Caldwell Mesa and Lopez Canyon projects with a slideshow.

Come learn about the Backcountry Horsemen…

Dinner and drinks will be available off the menu.

Cayucos

805-995-1935

Older (20 or so years), prefab 8 horse barn.

Barnmaster or something like it.

New paver flooring throughout aisles and grooming room.

New roof. (4500 just for those alone!)  Price reflects age.

$7000 or trade for newer slant load 3 horse.

Central sierra foothills, you disassemble.

Contact Megan ( qhlady2000@yahoo.com)

Great news from Michelle. Miller’s is moving to a new location in SLO!

Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary will be having a huge Barn Sale on Saturday Sept 1 and Sunday Sept 2nd from 9am to 3pm. Everything must go! We need to condense and make some good moo-la for our big move next month. Mostly horse tack, blankets and accessories. We will even have a bake sale. Location of the sale is Hidden Springs Ranch at  1084 Hidden Springs Rd. San Luis Obispo.

Please read the following.  Letters need to be into the City of Grover Beach by Jan. 28th.

Members of the Central Calf. Coastal Community,

In case you have not heard the City of Grover Beach is collaborating with the State park officials in planning a Lodge and Conference Center (LCC) at the corner of Grand and Hwy 1.  The complex will take both sides of the street from Hwy 1 to the ocean.  The State Park will lease this land to a Developer for 50 year increments.

We became aware of this plan because Ride Nipomo Equestrian group was paying attention and noticed that they were reducing the number of parking spaces for horses.  After reviewing the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) we noticed they were reducing all parking and limiting everyone’s access to the beach.  The LCC will have a large parking lot for their guests.

We are not happy that this development is removing areas devoted for public State Park Lands and leasing it to a commercial developer in an area which is growing rapidly and needs more parking spaces not less.  We are concerned about using public park land to build a commercial resort.

The project does not show adequate horse parking, motor home parking, or parking for local citizens who wish to access the beach.  This concerns us about the overall planning for this proposed project.  The idea of removing public State Park areas from public use is unacceptable.   This issue limits access to the beach, and our land and park will be gone.  Where will the dog walkers, joggers, walkers, bike riders, and horse riders park?

The deadline for submission is January 28, 2011.  You can e-mail or send regular mail.  The state must address every concern sent to the addressee below:

Mary B. Reents SWCA Environmental Consultant
1422 Monterey St Suite C200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93201
E-mail: mreents@swca.com

For Public review of the EIR,  go to:

GroverBeach.com, click About Us, Project Updates, Grover Beach Lodge and Conference Center Draft EIR

Send this to concerned friends!

Call or e-mail me if you have a question.

Sincerely, Ed J. Muraski

Ed J. Muraski, Ed.D.
Centaur Health Resort and Spa
Web: www.centaurspa.com
Phone: 805 474-9217

Arroyo Grande

805-481-9103

Morro Bay

805-772-0584

By scanning for reactivity to different waveforms (energetic signatures of substances, frequency patterns, etc.) the body will communicate where areas of stress may be held. Using subtle energetic information in the form of electromagnetic waveform shapes, we are able to coax the body into a self healing, relaxation response. By sending a healthy pattern into our energy we , depending on our degree of resistance to change, will begin to resonate with the new information and be able to reduce and release stress allowing for higher levels of wellness throughout our experience.

By reducing stress and re-training, re-educating and re-informing our bodies and minds of healthier energy patterns, we are creating an environment for the body to naturally heal itself.

www.SamanthaHuston.com

Arroyo Grande

Breeding beautiful Arabian horses for 42 years. Contact Dave Bishop for sales list that includes mares, fillies and geldings at (805)598-6804

bishopfarm@att.net

Morro Bay

805-772-0137

805-466-7838

BLM Announces 30-Day Extension of Comment Period for New Direction in National Wild Horse and Burro Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it is extending the public comment period on its Wild Horse and Burro Program Strategy Development Document to September 3, 2010.  The extension will provide members of the public with an interest in the management of America’s wild horses and burros an additional 30 days to comment on the document, which outlines possible management actions under consideration by the BLM to implement Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s Wild Horse and Burro Initiative.  The bureau will also accept comments submitted via e-mail.

The BLM’s Strategy Development Document was initially released to the public for a 60-day review and comment period on June 3.  The extension announced today will increase the public’s opportunity to provide input for the BLM as it prepares a long-term strategy for the management of America’s wild horses and burros.  The BLM’s strategy will be presented in a detailed report to Congress.  A PDF version of the Strategic Development Document is available by clicking on http://blm.gov/m14c. 

“We made this decision because we are committed to providing the fullest possible opportunity for the public to join this dialogue regarding future management options for the nation’s wild horses,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey.  “We are committed to working with all stakeholders in a transparent manner to ensure the future health of our wild horses.”

To ensure input from the broadest number of stakeholders, the BLM will also accept comments by email at wildhorse@blm.gov and by mail at BLM Washington Office,1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665, Washington, DC 20240.  If e-mailing comments, please put “WHB Public Comment” in the subject line.  If sending by mail, comments need to be postmarked no later than September 3, 2010.  The BLM is also soliciting feedback online using ePlanning (accessible online at http://blm.gov/m14c). 

The BLM estimates that more than 38,000 wild horses and burros roam BLM-managed rangelands in 10 Western states.  Another 35,000 wild horses and burros are fed and cared for at short-term corrals and long-term pastures.  Costs for the program, particularly those for animals in holding facilities, have risen dramatically in the last several years.  In Fiscal Year 2009, for example, approximately $29 million, or about 70 percent of the total wild horse and burro program budget of $40.6 million, was spent on animals held in corrals and pastures.

The original news release, the Udall Institute Report, and other documents are available at http://www.blm.gov/whbstrategy.

The BLM manages more land – more than 245 million acres – than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM’s multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. The Bureau accomplishes this by managing such activities as outdoor recreation, livestock grazing, mineral development, and energy production, and by conserving natural, historical, cultural, and other resources on public lands.

805-239-2100

Nipomo

805-929-6599

Jill Warren

PO Box 1452

Santa Ynez, CA 93460

805-688-7993

Paso Robles

805-238-3453

For Immediate Release:
New Equestrian Television Network Releases Channel Information for Houston:

Also Announces Next Affiiate Channel in California.
Boot Media, LLC, which recently announced the national roll-out of a new television network dedicated to equestrian pursuits and farm and ranch country lifestyles, has released detailed information on its upcoming spring launch in Houston, as well as a second affiliate channel location.
“PegasusTV” will launch as digital channel 57.4 in the 10-county Houston television market on March 1, 2011, and have the distinction of being the first local affiliate channel of the new nationwide Pegasus Television Network. Pegasus is the mythical flying horse of Greek legend and is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of imagination, inspiration and the creative spirit of mankind.
The second local affiliate channel will be located in Fresno, in the heart of California’s central valley, the hub of the state’s agricultural industry. Following the Fresno launch, the debut of channels in other targeted cities will take place throughout Texas, California, Ohio and Florida. In the Houston and Fresno markets alone, PegasusTV will provide immediate network access to more than six million people.
One of the signature components in every market served by the new local PegasusTV channels is a commitment to allocate up to six hours of broadcast time at no cost each weekend for the exclusive use of local equestrian clubs and organizations, local colleges and universities with horse-oriented educational programs. This access also will be extended to similar organizations and educational institutions focused on farm animal care, maintenance and education.
While Pegasus Television Network has already targeted more than 25 high “horsehold” television markets for the inaugural roll-out of its affiliate channels, the network is readily available to any area in the country and welcomes contact from parties interested in establishing affiliate relationships. Independent cable systems in small rural communities are also included in the network’s affiliate marketing plan.
Potential national and local advertisers are encouraged to contact Boot Media LLC for complete information on many cost-effective advertising options. For example, Houston’s channel will offer rates as low as $10 for a :30 second television spot, with a minimum package buy of just $50.00, one of the lowest advertising rates to be found anywhere in the equestrian industry, in any medium.
Currently, the Pegasus Television Network is actively seeking and licensing programming content both domestically and internationally representing a wide variety of equestrian, farm and ranch animal and rural lifestyle programs.

PegasusTV will also be available on the Internet for those without local television access.
Equifava, Inc. continues to provide marketing and strategic planning services for Boot Media, LLC in the development of the Pegasus Television Network.

For general inquiries or for more information regarding Advertising, Programming, Affiliate or Investor Relations, please email info@bootmediallc.com.

About:
Boot Media is a privately-held Texas Limited Liability Company that develops and operates consumer media destinations focused on equestrian pursuits, horse-focused activities, and farm and ranch country lifestyles across multiple delivery platforms.
Pegasus Television Network is the new nationwide television network being syndicated coast to coast in local “high horsehold” television markets. Affilate channels in each city are named PegasusTV but have different channel numbers with the local distribution.
Equifava, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sourcing, documentation and digitizing of film and video focusing on the history, knowledge and heritage of the horse and horse cultures throughout the world, and the creation of a free, easily accessible online Video Archive dedicated to the equine. It also provides marketing services to producers and distributors of educational equestrian programming.

The clinic at Overlook Driving Center on June 26 will be about obstacles and how to drive them.  We will be working on improving our smoothness and overall time in hazards and cones by learning how to place our horse and carriage at the optimum spot on each turn we must make in the obstacle.  This will also make you a safer and more confident driver in recreational situations.  We will also play with some of the less common obstacle classes such as Gambler’s Choice, Reverse Psychology and maybe some more.  Please bring your horse to this clinic if you want to drive or come without a horse if you want to observe and help, but not miss anything by having to take care of your horse.  Limit is 10 horses on a first registration basis.  Please register in advance and let us know if you want to bring a horse and whether you want a lunch.  Fee is the normal $20. for the clinic and $5. for lunch.  Call Linda Fairbanks at (805)237-8476 to register. 

BrassOakDriving.com

Santa Magarita

805-438-5050

1998 Brenderup Royal 2 horse trailer with front window. Includes winch for ramp. Very few miles on it. Light weight. Tow with an SUV.  Asking $6975. In Los Osos. Call Jeri at (805)528-6312

Paso Robles

805-459-2918

San Luis Obispo

805-545-7915

I just added a few Budweiser Clydesdale Commercials to my YouTube channel at http://ow.ly/QATv 4 . If you have some favorites, let me know and I’ll add them as well. Send suggestions to videos@slohorsenews.net.

Interested in carriage driving?  Join Brass Oak Driving Society’s Buggy Buddy Day at Mike and Ann McClure’s Cabbage Patch Farm in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, April 29th. Fee for the day is $10/person; bring your own lunch; events will begin around 9:30 a.m. and run till about 3:00 p.m. During lunch, Diane Kastama will discuss how to set up a musical freestyle presentation and anyone who would like to try it can do so after lunch. Diane might even entertain us with a musical freestyle demonstration of her own! Please RSVP to Ann at (805)481-0530 if you would like to attend.

Brass Oak Driving Society Presents Buggy Buddy Days

Navigator Clinic/how to drive an ADT

Just For Fun ADT (Arena Driving Trial)

MARCH 19,2011   9:00 Am

Ann & Mike McClure’s

Arroyo Grande, CA

makomc@msn.com

805-481-0530

Paso Robles

805-237-3855

Paso Robles

805-238-1166

805-756-2419

Cal Poly Dressage Team headed to Nationals

Successful show season wraps up after weekend at Stanford

The Cal Poly Dressage Team qualified for the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championships.  After a very successful culmination to the collegiate equestrian competition season, Cal Poly became the Regional Champions after a two-day horse show at Stanford University this past weekend, qualifying for the National Championships which will be hosted by Centenary College in New Jersey April 28-29.

Going into the Regional Finals this weekend, the team standings were very close, with Cal Poly, Stanford, and UC Davis all within one point of each other. On Saturday, Cal Poly won in team rankings, and also took first place in 3 out of the 4 divisions of competition. Jenny Kerr at First Level, Lauren Eberle at Lower Training Level, and Bree Greer at Introductory Level each won their classes. Greer took High Point Rider with a score over 70%. Eberle won on a tiebreaker with teammate Katie Rhodes-Long, who competed as an individual for Cal Poly On Sunday, Kerr and Eberle took 3^rd, Greer won Introductory level again (and remains undefeated in the league) and Rachael Knopf won Upper Training and High Point Rider with a score of 72.4%. Greer and Knopf also both qualified individually to compete at the National Championships. Kerr, Kauffman, Eberle and Greer will comprise the team on Day 1 of Nationals; Knopf and Greer will compete as individuals on Day 2.

Dressage is an equestrian sport in which a horse and rider pair perform a series of pre-determined movements which are scored individually on a scale of 1 to 10. Dressage has its roots in cavalry and military training- the goal is to make difficult maneuvers appear effortless and harmonious communication between horse and rider is strived for at all levels. In collegiate competition, which is regulated by the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (www.teamdressage.com), the host school provides horses for all the riders and horses are assigned by lottery. Each rider has 10 minutes to ride their assigned horse in order to warm up and become acquainted with its individual quirks and way of going. This system emphasizes the rider skill and levels the playing field so an effective rider can be competitive regardless of financial situation.

Cal Poly Dressage Team practices at the Equine Center on campus with their 4 team horses. No riding experience is necessary to join, and riders of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome. Student Coach Sara Robinow guides riders through routines during the week and in the warm-up ring at shows, assisted by alumnus Adrienne Klamt and faculty advisor Alaina Parsons.

For more information:

www.calpolydressage.com

Co-President Rachael Knopf rknopf@calpoly.edu

Co-President Erin Gibson eagibson@calpoly.edu

Coach Sara Robinow srobinow@calpoly.edu

Coach Adrienne Klamt aklamt@gmail.com

Faculty Advisor Alaina Parsons aparso01@calpoly.edu

760-522-343

A big thank you to Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary and to Ride Nipomo for sending us their dates for upcoming events. They will be added to the calendar shortly. We are changing to Google Calendar so that you can download events directly into Outlook, iCal or your own Google Calendar. Thank you also to Kayla at The Wagner Ranch for sending the last news item and for adding SLOHorseNews to their links page. The SLO Horse Newsletter will soon be sent out and if you would like to be added to our mailing list, just enter your email address in the box at the bottom of the blog.

Templeton

805-434-3858

California Coastal Horse Rescue, a l0-acre non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary in Ojai, has received a Challenge Grant from the Hind Foundation in San Luis Obispo. In addition to sponsoring the Fund’s inaugural year, the Hind Foundation will match every dollar contributed to CCHR by Central Coast-wide donors up to $7,500, generating a total of $15,000 to advance this new community equine outreach.

The California Coastal Horse Rescue Emergency Hay Fund — Sponsored by the Hind Foundation will help feed Central Coast horses that are close to losing their homes due to their owner’s extreme financial hardship. “We are pleased to sponsor this innovative new CCHR Fund,” said Greg Hind, Hind Foundation president, Central Coast philanthropist and horse advocate. “It will provide temporary hay assistance without charge at the most crucial time. Our family has a special love for horses, and we are excited to help prevent their displacement from the families who love them.” Hind is a San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year for his support of vital charitable causes.

“This rare new Fund is keeping many horses from losing their homes or even being euthanized due to foreclosures and a continuing difficult economy,” said Cindy Murphree, CCHR director.

“CCHR has helped abandoned, abused, neglected and displaced horses in Ventura County, Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County for over 12 years,” Murphree said. “We coordinate temporary foster homes statewide, and take calls from anywhere for advice or referrals for horses in distress. We also partner with local law enforcement and fire departments to help with community horse evacuations in disasters. All horse assistance is provided free of charge.”

To make a tax-deductible gift to help Central Coast horses and earn the Hind Foundation’s generous match, visit http://www.calcoastalhorserescue.com/ and click on Network for Good. Checks can be mailed to CCHR, 11235 N. Ventura Ave, Ojai, CA 93023. Caring people with secure facilities are also invited to become certified foster horse families. Please call 805/444-6746 or 805/649-1090.

Susan Luniewski Chair

sklpita@charter.net

760-546-1184

Paso Robles

805-610-2202

By Bryan McQueeney    bryan@rideon.org  

Atascadero

805-460-0311

Paso Robles

805-226-9966

WHAT A COOL EVENT!!!

SLOPOST / CCCMB’s Celebration of Collaboration…

aka: Carrot Fest @ Montana de Oro State Park Friday May 13th through Sunday May 15th

The goal is to bring together all local trail users for a weekend of working and playing and riding together on the trails we love.

FRIDAY: Horse Camp Repairs, Meet at Horse Camp at 2pm, Potluck Dinner 7pm

SATURDAY:  Meet at Oak Horse Camp 9am for Coffee, Donuts and Safety Meeting. Trail Work w/ Delivered Lunch. Saturday night Side Dish Potluck w/ BBQ and Garlic Bread Provided by SLOPOST

SUNDAY: Simultaneous, Multi-user, Carrot-studded Trail Ride!! Sunday will be a ride for all interested users- equestrian, mountain bikers, and hikers. We’ll start off with the “Carrot Fest, an opportunity for bikes and horse to get to know eachother better in a safe environment. Carrots will be distributed so that bikers can demonstrate to horses that they aren’t so scary- dont we love treat training!

PLEASE RSVP Contact Kathy Longacre by email at kll50@sbcglobal.net

SHARE THE TRAIL!

By Kathy Longacre/SLOPOST

Carrot Fest II a multi-user trail work and ride weekend. We will work and play together, building on our already good relationship between hikers, bikers and equestrians.

Starts Friday 5/31 thru Monday 6/3 at Horse Camp.

Coast Mounted Assistance (MdO), CCCMB, SLOPOST, CA State Parks and Central Coast Parks Association have partnered to have the second Carrot Fest at Montana de Oro State Park. This year the MdO Endurance Ride is taking this year off so we are having the Carrot Fest on the same weekend.

The schedule is just an outline of what we plan to do.

• CA State Parks has provided the entire Horse Camp from Friday noon 5/31 thru Monday noon 6/3
• Friday is on your own, maybe we will have potluck if people are interested
• Saturday will be a multi-user Trail Work Day from 9 to 1pm with some type of late lunch that day. We will learn from each other how best to keep our trails safe and in good condition for all users.
• Sunday will be a multi-user Trail Ride to build confidence in how to better share trails with a pizza lunch to follow.
• Horse camping will be reserved with a $25 check per corral made out to SLOPOST and mailed to Kathy Longacre at address below. If you show up and help out for the approximate 4-5 hours on Saturday your check will be returned, or you can donate it towards trails in Montana de Oro.
• Free camping for those without a horse will be available too.

Reservations will be taken starting in early March. I will send out an email to all the groups when we get closer.

Please put this very fun event on your calendar. We hope to have a great turn out and CCCMB already has it on their Trail Work Schedule for this spring.

The first year SLOPOST provided a road base type soil to fill in low corrals, low spots on the roads, repaired corrals, added signage and maps, wheelbarrows and rakes, and installed hitching post to all the horse camps, besides working on trail maintenance projects. We will be making a list of needed repairs to horse camp again this year. So there is something for everyone to help with.

Coast Mounted Assistance will be working on a list of both trail projects and repairs/upgrades needed for horse camp. Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers will have some trail brushing projects, along with help from CA State Parks maintenance staff.

So if you would like to reserve a corral please send me an email to:

KLL50@sbcglobal.net

And then I will ask you to send in a deposit of $25 per corral to hold your spot.

Check will be made out to: SLOPOST

Then mailed to:

Kathy Longacre

6440 Corral de Piedra

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Catherine Masters of the Women’s Horse Industry featured on “Movers and Shakers of the Horse World”

Everybody loves the How to Market Your Horse Business (HTMYHB) “Movers and Shakers of The Horse World” chats. On June 15th at 8pm EST (USA) 5pm PST, Catherine Masters, founder of the Women’s Horse Industry will be featured!

According to Randi Thompson, founder of HTMYHB, (http://www.facebook.com/howtomarketyourhorsebusiness) is the hottest social media network for horse business owners and professionals who want to know more about marketing on Facebook, social media and beyond. “The advantage of using Facebook is that we can use viral marketing.  When a new comment is started, anyone who posts on it will appear on the newsfeeds of everybody else who comments on that post.   This allows us to reach out across social media networks as we promote horse business owners.  As an added advantage, each new comment that is started becomes a URL address which shows up in the search engine results”  Since we are using a chat, our members also join in the conversation with their questions”   This makes the chats fun and informative.Are you using social media for your marketing yet?    If not, you should be!

805-544-3581

SLOCrest Trail

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The mission of Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers (CCCMB) is to expand the network of sustainable and enjoyable trails in SLO County and to maintain the trails currently in use. Since 1987, CCCMB has worked with California State Parks, the National Forest Service, San Luis Obispo City, and San Luis Obispo County in designing and building new trails and in maintaining existing ones. 

Help CCCMB keep the trails of SLO County open and fun to ride by joining us for trail work. Just bring yourself and water. Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, gloves and a hat.

Santa Margarita Lake: December 11, 8:30am

Meet at White Oak Picnic Area at main entrance.  This trail needs lots of help because the water runs down the center of the trail causing major erosion.  The other issue is that brush is growing on the inside of the trail, pushing horses to the outside edge and breaking down the trail.  There are two options for working:

• One is to take the pontoon boat across the lake to work on the western end of the Falcon Trail (almost directly across from the White Oak dock).  This will involve some hiking, and individuals can decide how much hiking they want to do.  We will be working on fixing drainage issues to get the water off the trail and reduce erosion.  This will be the more strenuous option.
• The other option is to ride in from the River Road entrance and ride up the east entrance of the Falcon Trail (closer to the Sapwi Trail).  The goal here is to bring loppers and cut back vegetation that is growing on the inside edge of the trail, which forces horses to the outside edge which breaks down the trail.  This group can decide how far they want to go.  It is not expected that you will ride the entire trail.  It is better that you don’t, so that you won’t meet the group working from the west end.  You will need to bring your own loppers.

Participate in just one trail work day a year. It makes a difference!

http://www.cccmb.org/
kathyredden@yahoo.com

San Luis Obispo

805-541-5086

 Trail work — maintenance and creation — is tough. It takes a lot of people to be willing to do the work to get trails put in and maintained. With the current economic downturn, all of us who ride trails need to step up and pitch in. It sends a message to park managers that we – the equestrian community – are committed to our local trail system. It also says that we are committed to working with other multi-use trail users such as hikers and mountain bikers. So in the spirit of community involvement, here are trail workdays sponsored by the Central Coast Concerned Mountain Bikers. Just bring yourself and water. Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy boots, and a hat.

Trailwerks Event at Froom Ranch (SLO): November 12, 8:00am. Meet at Laguna Lake Park 

Fernandez Trail (Black Mountain): November 19, 9:00am. Meet at Turkey Flats

Montana de Oro: December 3, 9:00am. Meet at Hazard Peak Trailhead parking area

Santa Margarita Lake: December 11, 8:30am. Meet at White Oak Picnic Area at main entrance

Montana de Oro: February 5, 8:00am Super Bowl Sunday. Meet at Park Headquarters above Spooner’s Cove
Participate in just one trail work day a year. It makes a difference!

http://www.cccmb.org/
kathyredden@yahoo.com

Arroyo Grande

805-474-9661

Nipomo

805-929-8002

Arroyo Grande

805-474-4770

All Are Welcome to the Central Coast of CA Arabian Horse Club General Membership Meeting. The meeting will be held on July 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Eric Wagner Training Center in Arroyo Grande.

Speakers:

Heart-to-Heart Connection, Overcoming Anxiety with your Horse

Dr. Mary Kay Stenger, Hypnosis For Health and Eric Wagner (Eric Wagner Training Center) will co-present on The Seven C’s of Horse Management – a methodology for reducing stress and anxiety will increasing performance, pleasure and safety with your horse. Mary Kay and Eric have done clinics, workshops and presentations at clubs and events around the Central Coast.

All are welcome.  Bring a picnic supper, beverage, a chair and a jacket or sweater (can be cool as the sunsets).  Open to all.

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and will end by 8:30 p.m.

Location:  Eric Wagner Training Center, Noyes Road, Arroyo Grande

Questions or Directions:  ewonson@gmail.com   Beth Wonson

805-489-6897

805-782-0378

Paso Robles

805-239-7706

The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has a library of topics that can be taught remotely by Chief Executive Officer Christy Landwehr and other key staff to university and college students throughout North America.

Some of the presentation topics include: Teaching Techniques for Riding Instructors, Risk Management in a Riding Program, Event Planning, Marketing Your Equine Business, Working with At-Risk Youth in a Riding Program and many more.

“I would highly recommend utilizing Christy Landwehr’s talents and CHA’s training materials for a collegiate level riding instructors training course,” says Dr. Ann Swinker Extension Horse Specialist and Associate Professor of Dairy and Animal Sciences at Penn State University. 

“Each semester Christy Landwehr talks to my Riding Theory & Techniques class about learning styles, teaching techniques and certification through Certified Horsemanship Association”, says Crystal Smith Professor of Animal Science at West Virginia University.   “Her discussion leads my students to think about how riding lessons are formatted and why, what type of learner they are, and also helps them reflect on me as an instructor.  Since this class not only focuses on improving their riding skills, but on starting to develop their teaching skills Christy’s lecture is a natural fit.”

To schedule a talk email clandwehr@CHA-ahse.org . The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities, publishes educational manuals, produces educational horsemanship DVDs and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org or call toll free 1-800-399-0138.  To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you visit www.CHAinstructors.com.

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(Skills, tools and strategies to connect with your horse…even when you aren’t a horse whisperer)

Eric Wagner and Beth Wonson combine their own unique skills and experience in a fun and highly active three-day workshop where you will challenge yourself to achieve or maintain the level of horsemanship that you desire. In an emotionally safe learning and sharing environment, you will explore, identify and set your own goals. You will stretch and grow in relationship with your horse and your horsemanship. Eric and Beth will lead you in activities and sessions that will help you to become physically and mentally prepared for riding, define mutual respect and leadership as related to your horse and to develop a community of supportive peers working on like goals.  Each day will include group activities, hands on horse work, structured riding time, community and fun!

You will:

• Develop individual goals as a rider and horseman.
• Identify what currently motivates you to ride.
• Assess your own areas of strength and challenges.
• Gain specific tools and behaviors to increase physical and emotional readiness to ride.
• Identify the relationship you desire with your horse and strategies to get there.
• Learn skills to increase mind/body connection with your mount.

Overview:

On Friday, September 23 we will begin gathering at 9:15 a.m. with on site registration and some pre-flection activities designed to help you be present and begin thinking about the goals for the next three days. We’ll start off with ice-breakers, group development activities and begin to develop an emotionally safe environment for growth and development. Through out the day we will explore topics such as motivation for riding, perceived limitations, managing the energy you bring to your relationship with your horse, identifying fears, learning strategies for enhancing the riding experience and setting goals.  In the afternoon, there will be a tack and equipment assessment and group ride.  We will formally end by 5:30 p.m. with dinner on your own.

Saturday, September 24 we will gather at 9:15 a.m. to engage in pre-flection work. Throughout the morning we will learn and practice techniques for equine bodywork including scanning for heat, changes in texture, soreness and reaction. After sharing our individual goals and learn new skills for giving and receiving feedback, we will participate in structured riding sessions focused on putting theory and skills learned into practice. We will formerly end by 5:30 p.m. followed by a group dinner at a local restaurant for those who wish to participate.

Sunday, September 25 we will gather at 9:15 a.m. for pre-flection work. The focus will be on riding small for a big pay off.  We will review and revise our goals based on the experiences and learnings of the past two days. Each person will leave with resources and a plan for working on goals as well as strategies for continued support and feedback. We will end by 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Logistical info:

Participants should bring water, healthy snacks and a sack lunch (Friday and Saturday).  Additionally participants should bring a notebook, pen and camera if desired.

Bringing your horse, please contact Wagner Ranch as early as possible to make arrangements.

Need to use a ranch horse?  Please contact Wagner Ranch as early as possible to make arrangements.

In order to provide a maximum learning and growth experience for each participant, the number of attendees will be limited.  We recommend that you register as early as possible.

Fee: $ 350 per person.    Deposit of $100 required to hold space.

Facilitators:

Eric Wagner – Owner and operator of the Wagner Training Center, Eric began his career as apprentice with Top National Arabian Trainer, Jeff Wonnell. Eric continued working with top trainers, schooling, showing and instructing. Today Eric shares his knowledge and skills with horses and humans through a holistic approach to increasing fitness, wellness, skill building and remediating challenges.

Eric is also a certified massage therapist, equine sports and canine massage therapist and equine cranial sacral practitioner.  ewagnertraining@yahoo.com

Beth Wonson – A life-long horse enthusiast, Beth’s expertise is experiential and adventure-based education facilitation with a focus on empowering individuals to build upon strengths and achieve goals.  Beth’s facilitation style is fun and engaging, encouraging participants to stretch and grow in an emotionally and physically safe learning environment. Beth has presented to schools, agencies and groups across the US.                                                           ewonson@gmail.com

Identify and share how your motivation to ride has changed in recent years (increased or decreased) and why.

• What motivates me to ride at this time in my life?
• What are my specific goals for my riding and/or relationship with my horse?
• What challenges do I face today that are new or different?
• How can I improve my physical and emotional fitness to enjoy the level of riding I desire?

Not just another spook clinic!  Through a series of drills, goal setting, community building and exercises, you will:

• Learn to connect before mounting
• Positive communication
• Skill development for unanticipated trouble
• Strategies to diffuse drama
• Learn from other riders

Open to all levels of experience (horse and rider).  Bring your horse or use a ranch horse (by reservation).
This 2.5 day workshop begins on Friday, Dec. 2 at 9:00 a.m. and ends by 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3 (9-4) and Sunday, December 4 (9-1).
Mounted activities are 60% of the time.  Ground work/group work is about 40% of the time.
Registration fee is $350.  Enrollment is limited. On site board available.
To register call 805-489-7368 or ewagnertraining@yahoo.com. Deposit required.
For more info go to http://www.thewagnerranch.com/.

Mini Clinics

Have fun, add to your tool kit and build a community of riding buddies! 
These are not spook clinics.  Spook Clinics are about desensitizing your horse.  Challenge by Choice Mini Clinics are about developing tools, skills and strategies for improving riding pleasure and managing your horse in any situation. 

Drills Mini Clinic – It is not about the obstacle, it is about your tools!
Each session we will highlight one of the 5 drills.  You will have an opportunity to get positive results by practicing constructive strategies to help you on the trail, in the arena or anytime you and your horse are confronted with a challenging situation.

Open Equitation Mini Clinic – Riding as an Athletic Activity!
We will start with a short and relaxing tai chi exercise session. Then you will mount your horse and become re-engaged with the fundamentals of good horsemanship.  Riders and horses will have fun, build muscular strength, endurance and stamina and develop skills for group riding.

Fee:
Prior “Challenge by Choice Horsemanship 3-day Clinic” Participants  $20 per session
Never attended a CBC Horsemanship 3-day Clinic – $30 per session
Use a ranch horse (based on availability) $10 per session
Audits – $10

Reservations and payment must be made in advance.  Register for 4 or more sessions and get a 5th session free.
Enrollment is limited.
To register call 805-489-7368 or ewagnertraining@yahoo.com. Deposit required.
 
Dates:  Saturday, Nov. 19 – Open Equitation 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
            Saturday, Dec. 17 – Drill Day 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
            Saturday, Jan. 7 – Open Equitation 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
            Saturday, Jan. 21 – Drill Day 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Noted trainer and clinician Charles Wilhelm, whose television program can be seen on HRTV (DishTV channel 404), is hosting a variety of clinics at his beautiful ranch in Northern California. Just a quick drive from San Francisco and the wine country, the ranch is backed by rolling hills and groves of oak trees, and the gentle breezes blow every afternoon.

The clinic schedule includes:

• June 29 – July 1: Woman’s Camp. Charles specializes in encouraging and educating women who are new to horses or returning to horses. He understands the fears and hesitations many women riders experience, and he guides them with kindness and confidence, ultimately leading to joyful successes!

• July 13-15: Ultimate Trail Clinic. Here’s a great opportunity to venture forth out on the trail under the guidance of expert Charles Wilhelm. He’ll teach you and your horse how to safely navigate obstacles, cross creeks, and plain ol’ have fun out on the trail.

• August 2-5: Super Horse Clinic. Is your horse a super horse, or is it your dream for him to become one? Can you carry a flag on your horse, get him to mount a pedestal, and push a cow from one end of the arena to the other? All those challenges — and many more — make the Super Horse Clinic fun and educational. These four days will make both you and your horse super talented!

• September 6-9: Super Horse Clinic.

• September 29-30: Ranch Sorting and Advanced Cow Work. Come on! You know you want to try it! Let Charles help build your skills and confidence. And if you don’t have the right horse for this clinic, there are ranch horses who are experts at their jobs. Just ask…

• October 20: Responsive Riding Clinic. Here’s an opportunity to really hone your riding skills and develop a better seat. Charles will help each individual achieve whatever goal is desired.

• November 3: Ground Manners and Safety. There isn’t a horse magazine in the world that doesn’t have at least two articles about this ever-important topic. Charles will teach you the importance of ground manners and safety, and how they apply to everything you do with horses.

Charles Wilhelm is a headliner at the new AmerEquine Expo in Ft. Worth, Texas, June 1-3. Of course he’ll be at the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, California June 8-10 (as he has been for 14 years), and he’ll also headline at the Hawaii Horse Expo, August 11-12.

For more information about any of these clinics, including bunkhouse accommodations and lease horses, visit  www.CharlesWilhelm.com or call 877.886.9001.

Charles Wilhelm is the creator of Ultimate Foundation Training —training techniques that combine the best of traditional, classical and natural horsemanship. His extensive background of over 45 years of training includes Dressage, Working Cow Horse, Reining and Western Pleasure.

Part of Charles’s expanding program incorporates basic dressage for beginning students. In light of the popularity of ‘cowboy dressage,’ Charles has created an opportunity for ‘cowgirl dressage,’ specifically designed for women who want to try the basics of dressage — while in their Western saddles. Charles’s first Cowgirl Dressage clinic in 2013 is on Saturday, April 6^th at the beautiful Wilhelm training facility in Castro Valley, California, one of the top equine educational institutions in Northern California. The cost of the clinic is $150 and includes lunch.  Limited spaces are still available.

Charles has always believed in the benefit of dressage principles in his training and has interwoven dressage throughout his program from the very beginning. “The word ‘dressage’ means training and the dressage principles are perfect for any type of riding or discipline. Basic dressage puts a solid foundation on these horses, from lateral movement to flexion to impulsion,” states Charles. “Whether you ride on the trails, or compete in jumping, gymkhana or working cow horse, these fundamental dressage principles will benefit your horse’s performance. And by learning these principles, your riding skills will improve and you’ll have a better feel for your horse’s athletic potential , while improving your horse’s performance.

“We have lots of fun during this clinic,” reports Wilhelm. “Obviously we don’t accomplish high levels of dressage, but these lady riders can elevate their riding skills and training in even just a day, and help their horses become more light and responsive, even at a whisper of a cue. And let me say once again, we have fun! There’s no judgment here — everyone rides at their own level.”

For more information visit the Facebook page Charles Wilhelm Training or the website www.CharlesWilhelm.com or call 510-886-9000.

Professional farrier available for the central coast

Hand forging and custom shoes available

Serving North and South San Luis Obispo County

Please call Charlie Park at 208-791-2106

The June issue, the first under the direction of the new Sideline’s Editor, Jan Westmark-Allan, remains the “People” magazine of the horse world, For Horse People, About Horse People but sports a fresh look and new format.

• Side Item, asking equestrians the important questions and the more insightful questions like “What are the top five songs on your iPod?” or “What reality show would you like to star in?”
• West Side Story penned by Holly Hugo-Vidal, about the horse people on the west coast
• Equestrian Heartthrobs by Marissa Quigley with photos of, well, heartthrobs!
• Meet the Photographer is a little about the photographers in the horse world and some of their best shots.
• Juniorside, My Line, Pony Kids, Second Chances, Needy Nags, Mutt of the Month and much, much more!

Check Out Sidelines New Look on the Web!

• Blogs: Lauren Gallops, In the Irons, Tucker the Wunderkind, Pony Up! Higher Education, An American In Germany…
• Facebook: Contests, Photo of the Day, Dana’s Doodles, Latest News…a reason to “Like” us every day!

What Do You Need To Do? Join us at www.sidelinesnews.com and Pony Up for a print or on-line subscription! 

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New favorite on our  SLO Horse  News YouTube  Channel…

Found this interesting short film shot at Flying Caballos Guest Ranch. It’s got a suprise/ mysterious/ happy/ sad ending. You decide. Get creative!

Does your child love horses?
If so, Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary for Healing and Learning is hosting an event for children on Saturday March 12th, 9:00 – 11:30. It’s a fun and informative experience that includes educational materials, arts and crafts, and an opportunity for each child to choose a horse or donkey to meet, groom, or walk, in a scenic yet protected and supervised environment. HCW’s “Resource Library” located inside a covered area, has materials for children to draw or color pictures, write letters or stories and/or read books to or about equines.  Carrots will be provided to give the horses and donkeys. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the views or bring a sack lunch and blanket to enjoy the property, after the program is completed.
TO REGISTER” visit us at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Drive or
www.prcity.com/recreation.
* For info about HCW – check website at: www.HeavenCanWait.us
Ages: 5-12  (Limited to 12 children)
Date/Time:  Sat., March 12, 2011,  9:00 – 11:30
Rain Date:  Sat.  March 19, 2011,   9:00 – 11:30
(picnic time: 11:30 – 12:30)
Fee:  $15:00/$10:00 for siblings.

www.HeavenCanWait.us

805-264-4611

As the ancient bond between people and animals continues to grow, so does the desire to understand our pets, know what they are thinking, what they need from us, why they do certain things and how we as pet owners can give them the full, happy, comfortable and peaceful lives they deserve.

Los Olivos, California – May 2, 2012 – California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) District 7 announced qualifiers for the 2012 Junior High School State Finals, which will be held May 18-20 in Plymouth, California. This annual event provides an opportunity for top performers from each of the nine CHSRA junior division districts to compete on a state level.

“District 7 is proud of our junior high athletes who worked so hard this year to improve their rodeo skills,” said Ken Dewar, District 7 adult board president. “Everyone in the district is impressed by the sportsmanship and teamwork that these kids have demonstrated. We wish all of them the best of luck at the state competition and we know they will do an outstanding job of representing our district at the state level.”

About CHSRA District 7

CHSRA is a nonprofit organization that maintains the order and standards set up by the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and promotes high school rodeo on a state level. District 7 encompasses San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The district is committed to promoting the highest level of conduct and sportsmanship at the various rodeos and to encourage boys and girls to continue in school. For additional information, visit www.chsradist7.com or contact the appropriate membership secretary: For High School, contact Sheila Mangione at sheilam@mangionepayne.com; for Junior High, contact Stacey Nance at staceynance@mac.com.

805-238-7110

A competition clinic/regular clinic will be held with Jane Weatherwax at Golden Hills Farm. You can have a regular lesson or ride a test, which will be scored and then work on improving the test. Your lesson price will be $145.00. All lessons will be 45 min. Price per ride will be $145.00. A haul-in fee is $15.00 per horse/rider combination and stabling is available.

Please contact Ariane Rezvani at daryoush1@msn.com to reserve your spot.

San Miguel

805-467-2560

805-528-1774

San Luis Obispo

805-549-0558

Paso Robles

805-239-5772

If you have next weekend free and would like to participate in a Combined Driving event, consider volunteering at the Clay Station, American Driving Society sanctioned 2 day CDE. Volunteer coordinator Pat Scholderer has asked for help and she has helped out many, many times at our local driving events. Please see the information below and contact Pat if you are interested. Some of our local drivers will be competing and it should be a great time. 

Breakfast (rolls/coffee) and lunch will be provided to volunteers on the day they work. Volunteers who work for two days will receive dinner Saturday night too. (Clay Station is renowned for feeding their friends)  Dry camping for volunteers is free /no showers or hookups.

Summer Festival 2 day CDE (ADS)
June 19 & 20, 2010
Clay Station Horse Park
Wilton, CA
www.claystationhorsepark.com
Volunteers welcome and needed.
Contact:  Pat Scholderer  925-778-2640
grannyncart@earthlink.net

The Brass Oak Driving Club, a county wide organization will sponsor the Competitive Therapeutic Carriage Driving event May 26th starting at 9 am until 3 pm.  The public is encouraged to stop by anytime and observe this amazing fast growing equestrian sport, featuring a Combined Carriage Driving Test. The event supports Team USA.

World class drivers including a disabled carriage driver will demonstrate this extraordinary sport. The United States Driving for the Disabled is the national nonprofit organization which fosters opportunities for competitors to compete nationally and internationally by offering training and financial support.

Diane Kastama, a resident of Arroyo Grande, hopes to represent the USA in August and is currently pre-qualified for the next World Competition coming this summer in the Netherlands.

Kastama’s exceptional competitive driving skills have won her international acclaim plus bronze, gold and silver medals. Equestrian extraordinaire, Kastama, is a strong contender for the 2012 World Competition. “She has a very strong chance of winning,” said Linda Fairbanks past President of Gold Coast Driving for the Disabled.

Donations to Team USA will assist the team in their travel and are tax deductible.

This event will be in Arroyo Grande. Contact Diane for more information (805)343-6026 or DKastama@verizon.net

Tack shops, feed stores, boarding stables, horse trainers and other equine businesses in all of the 50 states are being encouraged to be part of the coupon section in the forthcoming 2012 The Horse Industry Resource Guide.
       
The Horse Industry Resource Guide, which in 2011 included more than 100,000 horse businesses, product manufacturers, horse trainers, vets, etc. is digitally published each year by One Horse Press.  It includes a national section featuring horse products, services, and breed and show organizations.  The “state” section includes services ranging from tack shops and feed stores to horse trainers and boarding stables.  This year’s edition will also include coupon sections for each state, and a “Made In The USA” section.
         
“Coupons, which offer either a discount or a rebate, are a great way for horse related businesses to expand their customer base and to stimulate each state’s equine industry economy,” says Laurie Cerny, owner of One Horse Press.  “The more that can be done to help local equine businesses, the better.”
 
The coupon section will be in addition to the basic business listings in the guide.  A basic business listing, which includes the business name, phone number, and address is free.  In addition, upgraded listings are available for just $10 for a bolded listing that includes an email address and web site, or $20 for 75 words of descriptive text. Coupons are just $20.
    
For more information about The Horse Industry Resource Guide call (269) 657-3842, or go to https://sites.google.com/site/thehorseindustryresourceguide/  An inclusion form for the “Made In The USA” section can be downloaded from the site.  A form for the coupon section is also available at the website.

Cambria

805-927-3398

Plan ahead to come to the Work Ranch for an all inclusive weekend retreat, ladies only. Ride all weekend! Bring your own horse or enjoy one of the ranch horses. For all the details call Kelly Work at 805-467-3362 email: kelly@workranch.com

Through a series of exercises and simple drills participants discover a new connection to their horse. We approach obstacles and refusals with positive communication which keeps rider and horse calm and responsive. We also find that when we prepare for certain things off the horse it translates quicker once riders are mounted. For riders that attend not because they are having trouble, but just want to have better skills, this clinic helps them make their horse more responsive using less cue (and less Drama!)

Our obstacles are really very simple. You determine the level of challenge for you and for your horse at each obstacle. (aka “Nothing scary unless that is your “Challenge by Choice”)

We are not another desensitization or “spook” clinic.

Challenge by Choice Horsemanship workshops develop rider skills, and help diffuse dramatic situations that arise when riding. With acceptance of a wide range of participants, from fairly inexperienced riders or green horses, to considerably experienced people and some very well trained horses (and some horses who have learned a few evasion “tricks”) and anxious riders with phobias or riding stresses, a nice mix allows a variety of experiences from which all participants can learn and grow.

March 24 & 25, 2012 clinic is taking reservations now. $275 for 2 days with $100 deposit.

Send to: The Wagner Ranch/Eric Wagner Training, POB 567, Pismo Beach, CA 93448

Event will be held at the Starlite Meadow Farm in Nipomo, CA. Overnight stabling is available.

Interested in offering this workshop in your area or at your facility? Contact us to learn how!

Challenge by Choice Horsemanship Clinic(c) can be offered at your ranch or club.

If you have access to a covered arena it’s a nice winter option for trail riding clubs to keep horses tuned up while the trails are muddy.

Challenge by Choice Horsemanship Clinics have been conceived, developed and are facilitated exclusively by Eric Wagner & Beth Wonson. Visit our website for more information: www.TheWagnerRanch.com

Creston

805-239-9963

Paso Robles

805-227-4975

Own son of Smart little Lena (18 years old).  Cutting trained.
Good horse for kid or adult wanting to sort or cut.
Very nice looking
$3,000. OBO
Call 559-430-6210

Paso Robles

805-239-3019

Limited space available!

San Luis Obispo, CA – Dark Horse Farms is officially accepting quality show jumpers and derby hunters for the 2011 competition season. Established earlier this year Dark Horse Farms opens its doors this month offering individualized training programs for competitive equine athletes from young prospects to proven veterans. Professional rider and trainer Lisa Ciesniewski brings to the team over twenty-six years experience in the hunter jumper industry as a catch rider and competitor. Located in the heart of California’s central coast on ten private acres in San Luis Obispo.

Dark Horse Farms provides comprehensive training programs based on each horse’s needs, strengths and abilities. The horses will travel to an average of one-two USEF ‘A’ rated competitions  a month. By maintaining a very limited number of equines, Dark Horse Farms provides superior care, attention and training for each horse. Dark Horse Farms is not the typical training barn in that they do not offer lessons or coaching for riders but instead all of the attention is focused on training and developing horses into successful champions.

Venues on Dark Horse Farms tentative competition schedule for 2011 include; HITS Thermal, Northern Winter Classic, Blenheim Equisports, Memorial Day Classic, Woodside, Del Mar National, Sonoma Horse Park, Pebble Beach, Menlo Charity Show, USHJA Final, HITS Culpeper, Hampton Classic, HITS Saugerties, Sacramento International and LA National.

Owners of eligible show horses should contact Dark Horse Farms at their earliest convenience as spaces are limited. Quality consignment horses are also welcome and will benefit from the teams extensive sales network and professional marketing program.

About Dark Horse Farms:

Dark Horse Farms established  June 2010 is an equine training stables specializing in the  development and sales of quality show jumpers and derby hunters from young prospects to proven veterans. Located in the heart of beautiful California’s central coast on ten private acres in San Luis Obispo. For additional information, visit www.darkhorsefarms.com

Lisa Ciesniewski
Dark Horse Farms
805-595-1544
www.darkhorsefarms.com

March 5th, 5-10pm

Edwards Barn, Nipomo

$75 per person

(805) 934-1513

“…last year I was involved in a community action initiative to help reduce gang involvement among the young people of the city of Santa Maria.  The more I learned about why young people join gangs the more I came to realize the importance of early preventive intervention.   I also learned that foster children, by the very nature of all that they must endure, often gravitate towards gangs.  Gang life is just one of many negative lifestyles they find themselves being drawn towards.

In an effort to help foster children in our community overcome the odds against them and experience expressed love and concern from caring adults, Gloria and I along with Eric and Diane Rae have decided to work towards providing a special week long summer camp experience for foster children between the ages of 7 and 11.   Our hope is to send 24 of these children to camp this summer.

On Saturday, March 5^th, we will be having a benefit concert featuring Dave Stamey.  As you know Dave has been a cowboy, a mule packer, a dude wrangler, and is now one of the most popular Western entertainers working today.  He has been voted three times Entertainer of the Year, three times Male Performer of the Year and twice Songwriter of the Year by the Western Music Association, and received the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists.  Dave’s concert will provide a great evening of entertainment for a great cause!!  And to top it off we are including a complete Santa Maria style BBQ!  So between the food and the music people are guaranteed to leave having an amazing experience.

I know that there are many good causes within our community.  However, this is one I personally believe has particular merit for a group of children I have come to learn are often neglected and ignored.

With special appreciation,

Warren F. Gabarée

Fundraising Advisory”

April 2,2011

Starting at 9:00 AM, a selection of objects and obstacles will be available to you to desensitize your horse to these perhaps new, perhaps scary things. Equines will be taken in-hand, on halter and lead (or bridle and lead) around to become unafraid of the things they see.

At each station, a container of horse cookies will be available if you wish to reward your animal for bravery. The rules are: no whipping, no yelling, no drama. If you need help getting your animal to approach an object, just ask. Everything is structured to be safe and within reason. Obstacles include but are not limited to: balloons, flags, water crossing, alpacas, a maze, walking over a mattress and a tarp, loud sounds and music, blowing objects, objects being dragged over a hard surface, a narrow place, and a 40″ soccer ball for horses to play with. Suitable for equines who are at least one year of age and well broke to lead.

After lunch, you are Invited to put on your best duds in one of our dressing rooms, mount your best carriage and be photographed and look at yourself in a mirror and be evaluated by others to determine If the look is what you want. You are invited to bring extra hats, laprobes jackets and shoes to share so that people can get an idea how they want to look as they
compete in carriage driving. If you wish, hook up your horse and get the whole picture. You will learn what colors best compliment you and your turnout and what shades set off your best qualities. Take the pictures home with you for reference.

For more information, call Linda at 805-237-8476

805-467-3510

Trafalgar Square Books is pleased to announce the launch of gold-medal-winning eventer and Tevis-Buckle-winning endurance rider Denny Emerson’s new blog: http://howgoodridersgetgood.wordpress.com/.
 
Based on the premise of his bestselling new book HOW GOOD RIDERS GET GOOD, Denny hopes that his blog will provide an online forum for riders from all disciplines—a place where riders, trainers, and coaches can meet, discuss, and square-off on hot topics, and a touchstone for progress in every part of life, with and without horses.
 
In his book, Denny shares what he sees as the necessary character traits for a rider to become good, and for a good rider to become great. In addition, 23 of the very best riders and trainers in the world—including Beezie Madden, Stacy Westfall, Anne Gribbons, and Clinton Anderson—explain their road to the top and the choices they made on the way there.
 
Now he invites YOU to tell your story. Did you “get good” or “get stuck” somewhere along the way? Are you a “wannabe” or a “gonnabe”? Check out his latest post, comment and share your opinion. Get feedback on where you are in your riding development from Denny himself. Agree? Disagree? These are discussions worth having. And if you want to GET GOOD, they are worth having RIGHT NOW.
 
Denny’s book HOW GOOD RIDERS GET GOOD is available now from the Trafalgar Square Books online bookstore http://www.horseandriderbooks.com/ (800.423.4525).
 
For more information about Denny Emerson’s new blog (http://howgoodridersgetgood.wordpress.com/) or his book, contact rdidier@sover.net.

Nipomo

805-343-6026

San Luis Obispo

805-543-8410

Paso Robles

805-226-9298

Cambria

805-927-7069

San Luis Obispo

805-541-2006

Here’s a beautiful video of a current listing near Santa Margarita. The Willow Ranch. Treat yourself to a multi-million dollar touch of paradise with a virtual tour…

In Custom Saddlery’s New Young Ambassador Program

Aiken, SC (May 3, 2012) – Custom Saddlery, makers of handcrafted custom-fit dressage, jumping and event saddles, is proud to announce they are launching a new program called Custom Saddlery’s Young Ambassador Program. The program is designed to educate the future stars of the dressage world about the value of proper saddle fit for horse and rider.

“Every saddle, regardless of discipline, needs to fit properly and our goal through the Custom Saddlery Young Ambassador Program is to teach younger dressage riders about saddle fit, as well as award one deserving young star with a brand new custom-fit dressage saddle,” said Cary Wallace, President and Master Saddle Fitter at Custom Saddlery. “Throughout the show circuit we will be awarding a Custom Saddlery Young Ambassador Award which highlights a young rider who is a good ambassador for the sport of dressage. The good news, however, for all riders under 25, is that everyone is eligible to win the free saddle.”

Wallace is encouraging everyone to visit Custom Saddlery’s website, www.mysaddle.com, and nominate a dressage rider under 25 to win the free saddle. Riders can nominate themselves or a friend. A selection committee that includes top riders like Caroline Roffman and Endel Ots will pick the top five riders at the end of the year, then the country will have the opportunity to vote on the rider they believe deserves to take home a brand new custom-fit dressage saddle.

“At the end of the year everyone will have the opportunity to vote online for a rider they believe deserves a new Custom Saddle, based on need, talent and success. It’s an exciting new program and we look forward to presenting the Custom Young Ambassador Award at the shows and to presenting one deserving young rider with a saddle,” Wallace said.

Custom Saddlery is well known for their host of dressage superstars that ride in their saddles, and for giving away saddles. Over the last year Custom Saddlery gave away five saddles in their All American Saddle Fit Challenge contest. “We had five incredibly happy riders that won saddles. They were all riding on cloud nine when they won, and I know our Young Ambassador will be also,” Wallace said.

Custom Saddlery’s wide range of styles are designed to accommodate countless horse and rider combinations and in addition to their own high level of research and design, Custom Saddlery is dedicated to listening to the input of riders and trainers. “With our state-of-the-art facilities, qualified personnel and combined knowledge of listening to riders and trainers, we are able to offer a great selection of the finest dressage saddles available,” Wallace said. “By listening to riders and trainers we can continue to provide new models, styles and designs for maintaining our position as the top choice for dressage saddles in the market.”

For more information on Custom Saddlery, and the Custom Saddlery Young Ambassador Program, visit their website at www.mysaddle.com.

In the heart of Paso Robles wine country is a special event that will warm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere. Join Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary and Second Chance at Love Humane Society on Saturday, November 12 from 11am to 3pm for a relaxing afternoon that gives back to some loving animals in need of your support. By doing some shopping, and enjoying amazing Paso Robles wine, chocolate, olive oil, and cheese – all in one place – you can help save at risk horses and dogs. At the event, you can tour the amazing sanctuary facility and meet the horses of Heaven Can Wait that will be directly impacted by your participation.
A fabulous raffle item will be offered: a Sycamore Mineral Springs Spa Suite in Avila Beach and a dining certificate at the Sea Venture Resort in Pismo Beach!
A portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit both the Horses at Heaven Can Wait  and Hounds of Second Chance at Love. For more information visit http://www.heavencanwait.us/  or http://www.secondchancelove.org/ or call 805-434-3982.

Click on the flyer to enlarge

http://twha.org/

Paso Robles

866-622-3892

CALIFORNIA DECLARES CONTAINMENT
OF EQUINE HERPES VIRUS (EHV-1) OUTBREAK

SACRAMENTO, June 20, 2011 – The recent disease outbreak of the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus -1 (EHV-1) associated with the horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Associations Western National Championships in Ogden, UT is contained. Containment is based on the fact that California has gone more than 14 days from the last clinical case onset date without a confirmed clinical case of EHV-1.

“I want to thank California’s horse owners and veterinarians for their prompt and thorough actions to isolate and monitor exposed animals and contain this outbreak of EHV-1,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. “We also owe the success of this project in part to the outstanding isolation biosecurity measures implemented by horse facility managers, show/event managers and other professionals who work with and care for horses.”

It is important that the California horse owners remain vigilant as there is always risk of disease when horses of unknown health status are commingled at one location.  Consistent, basic biosecurity practices play an important role in reducing risk of exposure to diseases such as influenza, strangles, pigeon fever, or equine herpes virus.

By implementing the biosecurity measures below, you can minimize disease risk:

• Minimize horse nose-to-nose contact with horses of unknown disease status.
• Don’t share equipment including buckets, tack and grooming equipment.
• Avoid using communal water troughs.
• Fill water buckets directly from the faucet to eliminate potential hose contamination.
• Limit human contact between horses or wash hands or use hand sanitizer between horse contacts.
• Prior to returning home from an event, clean and disinfect all equipment, including trailer, clothing, tack grooming supplies.
• Isolate all new horses or horses returning home for a minimum of three weeks. Isolation means no direct contact with other horses or humans and no indirect contact via shared equipment.
• Consult your veterinarian to establish appropriate vaccination for your horse(s).

Horse owners are strongly encouraged to consult their veterinarian regarding these steps and others to determine how best to reduce the risk of your horse acquiring an infectious disease.

Tomorrow (6/23) 10am-12pm Farm Supply Paso Robles

Ellen Ecstein is a 30 year resident of Templeton.  She has trained numerous horses to the FEI divisions in dressage, earning both USDF Silver and Gold medals.  She has spent her life training and teaching lessons and clinics throughout the country and across the spectrum of riding styles.

What Buck Brannaman says about Ellen and her book Bringing it Together:

“Ellen Eckstein was secure enough within herself to search for a style of horsemanship in a most unlikely place considering her background of classical dressage.  Her search brought her to Tom Dorrance.  With her advanced level of “horse intellect” she has brought to her world a new outlook to some old school ideas.  Whether a person is interested in a traditional bridle horse in the Vaquero style,  or a grand prix dressage horse, there are universal truths about horses that can be applied to help the horse better understand. …..While reading this, don’t try to reconcile some vast gulf between particular riding disciplines…..”

More information on Ellen Eckstein:

http://www.ellenecksteindressage.com/

Book signing location:

Farm Supply

2450 Ramada Drive Paso Robles

805.238.1177

Save the Date!

Saturday January 22 – Clinic @ Eric Wagner Training Center/The Wagner Ranch featuring Mary Kay Stenger RN, Ph.D and Clinical Hypnotherapist. This is the one everyone has been waiting for! 
Visit our website, www.thewagnerranch.com , for more information about Mary Kay and the Clinic.

Hope to see everyone there
    Kayla Sejera-Wagner
The Wagner Ranch/Eric Wagner Training Center
Arroyo Grande, CA

• trail monitors at the tricky intersections and the road crossings, you can sign up for 3 hour shift
• a few more P&R people to help at the vet stops
• 2 people to help with parking and volunteer food on Friday
• 1-3 person to help Kathy Longacre with food shopping, making volunteer sandwiches, and organizing the potluck
• We also need people to bring pot luck side dishes and desserts for the Saturday night (June5) dinner
• Trail work on 2 more Friday afternoons before the ride- we start at 2-2:30 and finish about 5:30-6pm contact  Debby Lyon if you are interested in helping.

From Practical Horseman and EQUUS

Gaithersburg, MD—Award-winning equestrian magazines Practical Horseman and EQUUS are partnering with the Emmy-winning travel TV show Equitrekking, The Original Mane ‘n Tail® from Straight Arrow Products, Inc® and Aer Lingus to offer a chance to win a horseback riding vacation in Ireland. To enter, visit http://www.equisearch.com/irish-sweeps.

The grand prize winner and one guest will win a 5-day/5-night riding vacation at Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland. Situated on 1,000 acres of private land with 21 miles of trails, Castle Leslie Estate is an ideal setting for an equestrian adventure.  The Estate also boasts over 300 cross country jumps, a mile-long all-weather gallop and an indoor arena. Round-trip airfare for two is included.

“Practical Horseman and EQUUS are excited to bring you the chance to win a trip for two to the Emerald Isle,” says Equine Network Editorial Director Cathy Laws. “With five days of daily riding, the grand prize winner will have the opportunity to take advantage of all the amenities Castle Leslie Estate has to offer. So enter today—and good luck!”

Accommodations will be in the Lodge at Castle Leslie Estate, which overlooks the stone stable courtyard. It also houses the spa, where guests can indulge in soothing treatments. The grand prize includes a two-course dinner each night.

“Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family,” says Darley Newman, the host and producer Equitrekking and founder of EquitrekkingTravel.com, offering exceptional riding vacations. “It’s an equestrian’s dream and a great place for those looking for their own ‘Downton Abbey’ experience.”

Entrants will also have the opportunity to win weekly prizes as part of this contest. Each week, a winner will be chosen to receive a three-quart feed scoop brimming with products from The Original Mane ‘n Tail® from Straight Arrow Products, Inc®.

Entries are now open and will close on February 28, 2013. Visit http://www.equisearch.com/irish-sweeps to enter.

WELLINGTON, Fla. (April 30, 2012) – Zen Horse Koi, the second in a series of collectible silk scarves to benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), is now available for sale. The scarf, designed by renowned artist Linda Bruff Luster, features rich, complementary colors that create wearable art. It can also be framed to produce a stunning focal point to any room. The sale of the scarves will benefit the EAF, which provides financial assistance for horsemen who are catastrophically injured or ill throughout their time of need.

The Zen Horse Koi scarf is available for $175 online at the EAF website –www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. It is 100 percent silk. It’s unique size, 24” x 72”, makes it easily worn as a scarf or shawl.

The Zen Horse Scarf project to benefit the EAF was underwritten by long-time supporter Karen Long Dwight, ensuring the entire purchase price helps EAF recipients in need.

“Karen and I have been friends now for more 10 years and this is our second venture together to benefit the EAF,” Linda said. “She asked me to design both scarves using my two most recognized paintings - Zen Horse I and now Zen Horse Koi. I am so proud to be able to support the EAF and help its recipients.”

The purchase of a Zen scarf directly affects the lives of equestrians and horse enthusiasts financially assisted by the EAF. A portion of the purchase price ($95) is tax deductible under federal laws.

About the Equestrian Aid Foundation: In 1996 the Equestrian AIDS Foundation was established to assist those with HIV/Aids. Recognizing a broader need, the organization changed its name to the Equestrian Aid Foundation and revised its mission. Its mission is to assist anyone in the equestrian world suffering from life threatening illnesses and catastrophic injuries by providing financial assistance for their medical or other basic needs. It is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides grant recipients funding for medical, healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses, such as housing and food, throughout their time of need. Learn more at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org,  www.facebook.com/EAF.Ride4Hope or https://twitter.com/#!/ride4hope.

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Please RSVP with Kelly Greene at (805) 310 2555 or email her at marclyfarms@yahoo.com.

For more information on Daniel Stewart visit the Stewart Clinics website.

From Contracts to Nonprofits…..

I offer contract drafting and negotiation services for all your equine business needs.  I specialize in “horse friendly” contracts, considering the well being of the horse first.  I believe in balanced, equitable contracts…all parties are important and all parties are treated fairly.  I also offer services in drafting 501(c)(3) Exemption Applications, with an emphasis in animal rescues.  I have over 15 years’ experience in nonprofit corporate law, transactional and general business law.  I am very experienced, responsible and reasonable.  There is no charge for an initial consultation.

Ingrid A. Kingaard

805.458.9384

ikingaard@aol.com

San Luis Obispo

805-541-6367

805-237-6060

Elite Equestrian magazine has been published for four years now, and has grown consistently to establish a solid standing in the equestrian print media market. With this foundation, the publishers of Elite Equestrian are proud to announce that we are expanding our line of magazines with a full size (8 x 10) luxury equine themed lifestyle magazine… Equine Flair.

The publishers of Elite Equestrian believe that luxury is an art, not a trend. Anyone who appreciates quality desires it in every aspect of their life. The passion combined with the time and financial demands that equestrian pursuits encompass is a perfect exemplification of lifestyle versus hobby.

The dedicated equestrian possesses a mind set that penetrates every aspect of one’s life- time spent, finances, travel, even personal style and home decor- a true lifestyle. Equine Flair epitomizes this standard.

We are proud to welcome a number of seasoned contributors who are the manifestation of equestrian lifestyle:

L.A. Pomeroy: American Horse Publications’ 2008 best Feature Article finalist and 2010 Freelance Writer Equine-related Journalism (Print) Award winner. L.A. Pomeroy works inside the highest levels of FEI and Olympic equestrian sport, and has turned her Harvard University education in visual design and stylish Manhattan and music world connections into an inside track on what’s hot (and who’s not) in equestrian art, collectibles, entertainment, fashion and design. In addition to being her state’s only female sports journalist accredited with the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists, and National Sportscasters and Sports Writers Association, she is official Media Liaison for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), and regularly provides image and wordsmithing services, and social media administration, to a stable of equestrian companies and media outlets.

Vicky Moon: Writer and photographer Vicky Moon has chronicled the lives of the rich, the not-so-rich, the famous, and the not-so-famous for more than twenty years. She has covered murders and prominent lives for People Magazine and the Washington Post; and written about lavish hunt balls, International polo matches, steeplechase races, and parties for Town and Country, Millionaire, Veranda, and Southern Accents magazines. She has served as a contributing editor for House and Garden. Ms. Moon is the author of The Official Middleburg Life Cookbook, The Middleburg Mystique: A Peek Inside the Gates of Middleburg, Virginia, A Sunday Horse: A Year on the Grand Prix Show Jumping Circuit, Best Dressed Southern Salads, The Private Passion of Jackie Kennedy Onassis: Portrait of A Rider,, Equestrian Style: Home Design, Couture, and Collections from the Eclectic to the Elegant.

Jeanne Chisholm, The Chisholm Gallery: Located in the picturesque and historic Pine Plains, New York, Jeanne first opened the Chisholm Gallery in the grandstand of the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club with her late husband, Hugh Jeremy Chisholm in 1978. Their gallery was an immediate success and quickly acquired the largest collection of polo art for sale in the world. Jeanne has worked with museums throughout her life, her accomplishments including curating an exhibit commemorating 100 years of polo history at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Museum and Hall of Fame in Aiken, South Carolina. Jeanne has served as the Coordinating Director of the National Polo Museum and Hall of Fame. The renowned London Colnaghi Gallery invited the Chisholm Gallery to participate in their very first sporting art exhibit. Jeanne and her work have been featured in Architectural Digest, Town and Country, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Polo Magazine, Equine Visions, Palm Beach Life, and many more publications.

The management at Elite Equestrian is very excited about the premier of this new addition to our line of publications. Equine Flair will set a precedent for the exhilarating, dedicated lifestyle of discriminating equestrians everywhere.

David O’Connor, President of the US Equestrian Federation and Eventing Gold medalist in the 2000 Olympic Games, has acknowledged the loss of land for horse-related activities as the greatest threat to horse sport and recreation in the United States. The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is an educational and networking resource for horse people and communities. The organization is concerned with a broad range of horse land issues, asking the important question “Where will you ride, drive, compete, race, raise foals, and grow hay in the future?”  The ELCR addresses land use issues faced by all horsemen and women regardless of their equine breed or discipline affiliation.

Since all land is saved locally, ELCR provides the information and education horse people need to help them understand the issues and take action in order to protect horse lands, trails and equine venues in their own communities. Toward that objective, ELCR has made available topical articles, addressing these important issues, for equine organizations to include in their publications. They range from introductory topics to more advanced material and fall into the following primary and secondary issues categories addressed by ELCR.

ELCR Primary Issues

Community Land Use Planning

Farmland Protection

Trail Access & Stewardship

ELCR Secondary Issues

Farm & Ranch Land Stewardship & Best Management Practices

Equine Economic Development

Liability Issues

Please contact Holley Groshek at 859-455-8383 or hgroshek@elcr.org  for details on accessing and reproducing ELCR articles.

About the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR): The Equine Land Conservation Resource is the only national not-for-profit organization advancing the conservation of land for horse-related activity. ELCR serves as an information and networking resource for land and horse owner, organizations, agencies and all equine enthusiasts on issues related to farm and ranch land conservation, land use planning, farm and ranch land stewardship/best management practices, trail access and sustainability, liability and equine economic impacts.  For more information about the ELCR visit our website at http://www.elcr.org/ or call (859) 455-8383.

Photographers from around the world worked together again this year to create an awareness campaign by using their photojournalism skills to highlight adverse issues regarding horse welfare and to help promote equine protection for the third annual Equine Photographer’s Network Horses in Need Project.

The photographers that submitted documentaries found it was much more than just an assignment. The quest of most photographers is to capture beauty in their images. Typically equine beauty is portrayed in color, conditioning, tone, strength, movement, and in their connection with humans.  In this assignment, that beauty was not always visible upon the first glance. They found beauty in places most people would avoid looking. Whether it was hardship of their humans, neglect, abuse, greed or in some cases human mental illness, each animal had a story. These are stories born of sorrow, however many of these horses now have hope due to kind intervention.

The photographers that participated in this project helped raise awareness of suffering and neglect. They helped in the adoption effort and in some instances adopted animals themselves. They have made friends through the journey, both equine and human. Further, many photographers have committed to continue their efforts to give back.

Stories and photos from the 2011 Horses in Need Photo Project may be seen here: http://www.equinephotographers.org/newsletter/resq12/

This is an annual project for EPNet and open to any photographer interested in documenting horses in need. Details for the 2012 Project have been posted here: http://www.equinephotographers.org/4um/viewforum.php?f=102

Beat the Holiday Crowds and Shop for the Horse Lover on your list on line!

EPNet helps you make holiday shopping easier by offering a great variety of unique gifts direct from our talented members. Books, DVDs, Fine Art Prints, Calendars and more, all celebrating the magnificent equine.

Visit the Shop here: http://www.equinephotographers.org/gift/

EQUINE VIP FOLLOWS PRO PHOTOGRAPHER NIGEL SKEET FILMING HORSES

Santa Clarita, CA –  Nigel Skeet has photographed everything from rock stars to fashion, but he’s most passionate about photographing horses.   Nigel partnered with the fashion brand Von Dutch to help produce a photo exhibit called “Power & Motion”.  The exhibit shows off his art and will raise funds for the equine adoption rescue center,  Dude’s Ranch.

Equine VIP tagged along with Nigel where he offers up a few tips for amateurs,wanting to photograph their own horses.

www.EquineVIP.com covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because

“If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”

For more information:

Susan@equineVIP.com

310 953-1745

Hollywood Park, CA  –  Meet world class race horse, Zenyatta, and her trainer John Sherrifs on Equine VIP.  Zenyatta was named racehorse of the year and Breyer Horses honored Zenyatta by producing a collectable model of the famous horse.  Simply register to win this beautiful model horse on Equine VIP’s December contest “Win a Horse” – a horse anyone can own along with other great prizes.
 
Don’t miss another featured video of Equine VIP Ramon Becerra with horse lover Shania Twain.
 
http://www.equinevip.com/  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because
“If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”
For more information:

Susan@equineVIP.com

310 953-1745

Santa Ynez, CA -  Long summer days are a perfect recipe for trail rides!   This month’s feature of Equine VIP follows an equestrian group of riders and horses attending a competitive trail ride.  We learn about monitoring a horses pulse, respiration and obstacles to select a winner. Watch and learn how this kind of riding is great for family fun and riders of all ages!

Equine VIP also interviews Melinda Folse author of “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife Horses”.  Don’t miss Melinda’s comments to help you get in the saddle—whether for the first time ever, or just the first time in a long time. Some topics include: conquering fear, choosing a riding discipline, leasing and buying horses, boarding or keeping a horse at home and savoring the pure joy of having horses in your life.

www.EquineVIP.com covers all disciplines of riding and horses, trainers and equestrian VIPs because  “If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”  The popular website has videos and articles with top equestrians.  For more information: Susan@equineVIP.com 310 953-1745 

ADVANCED EVENT RIDER ANDREA BAXTER

WALKS THE COURSE WITH EQUINE VIP

Paso Robles, CA Andrea Baxter, a promising event rider walks Equine VIP through the ups and downs of upper-level competition in this episode.  Andrea has been competing at the Advanced level on 2 horses, Estrella a home bred and Skywalker IV, owned by Thom Schulz. Both horses were successfully named to the USEF Developing Rider squad.  Andrea and Estrella competed on the east coast in 2010’s Rolex 3 day.

Don’t miss telling your friends about one of our best contests ever!  Win an Equi-Ping by Nunn Finer, Durvet’s Aloe Advantage Matrix 3-Step System, eZall’s new Total Body Wash Green, Kauffman’s Animal Health Supplement and For Horse Sake’s Natural Insect Repellent.  Simply enter at  www.equinevip.com

www.EquineVIP.com covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because

“If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”

For more information:

Susan@equineVIP.com

310 953-1745

Los Angeles, CA –  Equine VIP will be debuting on RFD-TV’s “Rural TV” line up on the Dish Satellite network channel 232 on Sunday nights at 7:00 pm.   Equine VIP’s broadcast will expand in January when RFD-T’s programming reaches an additional 15 million viewers on the Family Net network.

www.EquineVIP.com  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, trainers and equestrian VIPs because “If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”  The popular website has videos and articles with top equestrians.

For more information: Susan@equineVIP.com  310 953 1745

Rural Media Group, Inc. (RMG) is a privately-held corporation which owns and operates the world’s largest portfolio of rural-based satellite/cable delivered media and entertainment, including RFD-TV andRural TV.   The program content on Rural TV includes live news and daily market coverage with a focus on the business and policy issues of rural America, as well as expanded livestock auctions, equine programming, and rural event coverage. Production for both RFD-TV and Rural TV originates in studios located in Nashville, Tennessee.

805-769-8002

EquinePro Newsletter: Innovative Marketing Technology Targets Equine Industry 

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Professional horse trainer and creator Donna Cheek, announced today the launching of EquinePro™ a marketing system designed specifically for the equine industry. The fully automated online newsletter service allows horse industry professionals to take advantage of the proven strategy of relationship and viral marketing with a “hands off” approach.

Ms. Cheek, an equine trainer with 39 years of experience in the horse business, developed EquinePro™ to provide an affordable and convenient way for trainers, barn owners and breeders to market their services to the public.

“The equine industry is commonly known to be very labor intensive, with no time to sit at a desk,” Cheek explained. “We have no cutting edge options for marketing. I wanted to create something easy and effective that I would use for my own horse business. In this economic climate there is a critical need for all of us in the horse business to adopt some sort of marketing strategy.”

EquinePro provides entertaining and educational content that is appropriate for all disciplines, then twice each month, distributes the newsletter on behalf of the equine professional to their clients and prospective clients. One of the many benefits of this newsletter is that it functions as an electronic business card, keeping products and services at the forefront of the minds of their targeted market. The newsletter will position an equine professional as the local expert while stimulating new referrals and business leads.

According to the American Horse Council, there are approximately 9.2 million horses in the U.S. used for racing, showing, breeding, recreation and sport.

Equine Trainers Newsletter is an online company with offices at 5000 Birch Street, West Tower, Suite 3000, Newport Beach, California 92660.

Visit: www.equinetrainersnewsletter.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Donna Cheek
Ph. 949-476-3696
Fax 949-476-3758
Email: admin@equinetrainersnewsletter.com 

Arroyo Grande

805-489-7368

www.thewagnerranch.com

Lee Holden ~ Qi Gong Master

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Contact Eric Wagner for more information:

805-748-3366

ewagnertraining@yahoo.com

San Luis Obispo

805-544-0445

San Miguel

805-467-3650

Paso Robles

805-238-7434

Enter Sidelines One K Helmet Contest And A Chance To Win One Of Two One K Helmets! 

SIDELINES wants to see a photo of your sweaty, matted, crazy hair! This contest is sponsored by One K Helmets and the winner will receive a Suede and Leather One K Helmet with a retail value of $279.95 and the runner-up will receive a Defender One K Helmet valued at $229.95! All entries receive a FREE 6-month print subscription or a FREE 1-year online viewing (your choice) when you fill out the online entry form. Here is the link: (don’t forget to read the rules below): http://www.sidelinesnews.com/wp/sidelines-one-k-helmet-hair-photo-contest-entry-for

Rules for the Sidelines One K Helmet Hair contest: One photo submission per person. Photo must be posted to this event page wall. Write in the photo description your name and where you live. Photos can be amateur or professional, permission required from professionals. Each person submitting a photo must “Like” the Sidelines Facebook page and the One K Helmet Facebook page. Each entry must go to the Sidelines Magazine website and fill out a contest entry form. The winner and the runner-up will be determined by the photo that receives the most “Likes.” So share your photo with all your friends and get them to vote! Contest ends April 30th at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced May 1st. All photos subject to editor’s approval.

www.sidelinesnews.com

2002 Exiss, great condition, 2 horse slant load, fully aluminum trailer.  2 tackrooms, including front one with screen door, removable saddle rack and pad holders.  Rear tackroom or take out the middle panel to make a huge rear stall.  Padded dividers and mats on floor, large drop-down windows with separate netted window protectors; stabilizer bars and hitch; portable corral carriers; extra tie-up hooks on both sides and rear doors; newer tires.  The floor has been totally reconditioned at Heacocks Welding.  Original owner.  $7,400 OBO Gail Kemble, 440-9708 or email  Gailkemble@aol.com

“WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE” Makes Theatrical Debut

August 22, 2012 – Screen Media Films has acquired the North American rights to the award-winning documentary Wild Horse, Wild Ride. The film follows a diverse range of characters as they transform wild Mustangs into show horses in just 100 days. Directed by husband-and-wife team Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus, the documentary is set to hit theaters in New York on August 24 with a platform release nationwide throughout September.

“As soon as I saw WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE I knew that Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus had captured a very real and special occurrence in our world – the emotional bond between man and horse. We are thrilled to work with such talented filmmakers in bringing these stories of trust and love to the public,” said Screen Media Films president Blech.

“We’ve been blown away by how festival audiences around the country have embraced WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE,” said director Alex Dawson. “Suzanne and the Screen Media team have been so enthusiastic about the film from day 1, and to have it now released in theaters is the culmination of an amazing journey.”

WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE tells the story of the Extreme Mustang Makeover, an equestrian contest that dares people to each tame a totally wild Mustang in order to get it adopted into a better life beyond federal corrals. Stunning and poignant, Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus’ debut feature documentary chronicles a handful of unforgettable characters from their first uneasy meeting with their horses and over three months as they attempt to transform from scared strangers to the closest of companions.

The film will make its theatrical debut at the Village East Cinema in New York City. Tickets are available at www.villageeastcinema.com. On opening night, a panel including trainers from the film, the directors, Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Patti Colbert and others will be available for a question-and-answer session.   

For more information, please go to www.wildhorsewildride.com/

or like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Wild-Horse-Wild-Ride/162584703787314.

Nipomo

805-929-5175

Doug Freitas will be delivering orchard grass on Monday (3/28) or when the rain has stopped. The price is $19.00 delivered to the Central Coast area. They are out of alfalfa at this time. As soon as it dries up they will be cutting alfalfa hay.

email djhay1983@gmail.com

www.farmdirecthay.com

Call 559-816-7144

San Luis Obispo

805-543-3751

600 Mile Ride That Connects All Twenty-One Missions from Sonoma to San Diego 

The California Mission Ride, a 600+ mile horseback expedition featuring television director Gwyneth Horder-Payton, writer Leslie Dunton-Downer, and Native American stunt rider/actor Rod Rondeaux, has been steadily progressing down the California Mission trail over the past 3 weeks, with great press coverage (see below), community support, and dramatic events at each Mission stop. They will be reaching SLO on 9/12 and participating in fantastic events at Mission San Antonio before ending their “North Ride” portion in spectacular style during the 215th birthday Fiesta at Mission San Miguel on 9/16.

The ride – and its attendant documentary film, being produced for the state’s 4th graders – is an important part of California history in the making, as well as a fantastically dramatic, fascinating news story.

Please see our website for a detailed schedule of the exciting events surrounding the ride in SLO county: www.thecaliforniamissionride.org.  All events are open to the press and public.
 

Press coverage for The California Mission Ride so far (please join us in celebrating the ride as it comes through your community, too!) –

“Film crew on a mission…” – San Jose Mercury News & Santa Cruz Sentinel:

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/localnews/ci_21438101/film-crew-mission-santa-cruz-resident-director-halfway

“Seven riders are about to set off on a horseback odyssey connecting California’s 21 Spanish and Native American missions…” – Horsetalk New Zealand:

http://horsetalk.co.nz/2012/08/11/seven-prepare-california-mission-ride/#.UCZvAVKB1XN

“Setting out on horseback, just like the days of the Wild West…” – Sonoma Index-Tribune:

http://www.sonomanews.com/News-2012/Mission-ride-starts-in-Sonoma-Sunday/

“Born To Ride: Local TV director leads 600-mile horseback mission…” – Good Times Weekly:

http://www.gtweekly.com/index.php/santa-cruz-arts-entertainment-lifestyles/santa-cruz-arts-entertainment-/4123-born-to-ride.html

“While California is planning a costly high-speed train system from San Francisco to Anaheim, seven riders are about to mount their horses and head for the border…” –SFWeekly (also published on ExhibitionistSF):

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2012/07/california_mission_ride_high_speed_rail.php

“Get ready Sonoma. Mark your calendars and save the date, because on August 18, there is going to be a great event…” – Sonoma Valley Sun, Turning Stones Column:

http://turningstones.sonomaportal.com/2012/08/09/the-california-mission-ride/

“The California Mission Ride is a 600-mile horseback journey through California – stopping at each of California’s 21 Missions, with fantastic community and cultural events scheduled at each stop…” – Sonoma Uncorked.com:

http://www.sonomauncorked.com/wine-country-events/nature-events/california-mission-ride/

“…Sonoma has the honor of being the starting point for a unique and historic adventure…” – Sonoma Press Democrat:

http://sonoma.towns.pressdemocrat.com/2012/08/news/mission-to-mission-horseback-ride-departs-from-sonoma/

“Is a horseback journey from California mission to mission still possible today…?” – live interview with Randol White’s on Eat, Drink, Explore!

http://eatdrinkexplore.com/index.php/compass-hour/explore/930-a-horseback-journey-through-history

“Horseback Ride From Mission to Mission…” – Inside Sonoma:

http://inside-sonoma.com/green-travel/

“The event Wednesday honored a group of horseback riders that stopped in San Rafael as part of the 600-mile California Mission Ride…” – Marin Independent Journal:

http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_21378249

Santa Ynez, CA -  Ada Gates has exciting stories to share as the first licensed female Farrier.  She was the Farrier liaison at the ’84 Olympics overseeing 300 horses and 55 Farriers in 30 days.  She is also the horse shoe inspector for the annual Rose Bowl Parade.  She made David Letterman laugh while imparting valuable information any horse owner can use to measure their horse’s feet.  

www.EquineVIP.com  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, trainers and equestrian VIPs because  “If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”  The popular website has videos and articles with top equestrians.  For more information: Susan@equineVIP.com 310 953-1745

San Luis Obispo/ Edna Valley

Flying Caballos Guest Ranch is located in the rolling hills of Edna Valley wine country 5 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo. The turn of the century ranch house and property was restored into a breathtaking estate, creating an amazing place to entertain. Flying Caballos features modern amenities blended with old world class. This magical vacation rental limitless possibilities for you to create your own unique experience. We invite you to be our guest!

Templeton

805-286-7535

TheTackHouse.com giving away a FREE $110 Ripstop winter blanket with every order
of $100 or more of Tail Wags, Cactus Saddlery, Outback or TOMARA Equestrian products!

Is your horse shivering out there in the freezing howling winds of winter? Or maybe he’s being mocked by his peers for wearing a tattered beaten old blanket… walking around like an equi-hobo!!

Winter blankets are an investment, especially good quality ones. Repairing them puts a dent in your pocket books too!

The Tack House has noticed these shivering sad looking horses out there and heard their pitiful whinnies! We are going to help their owners get them warm, toasty.. AND fashionable! For a limited time only, The Tack House is offering a FREE $110 TOMARA Equestrian Ripstop Winter Blanket to anyone ordering from our US or Canadian site that buys $100 or more of any Outback, Cactus Saddlery, Tail Wags, or TOMARA Equestrian products!

The TOMARA Equestrian Winter Blanket is not only stunningly fashionable, but made of top quality material and craftsmanship. The outer shell is made of rip resistant 600D Ripstop waterproof nylon and filled with ultra-warm 300g poly fill. With criss cross surcingles, elastic leg wraps, adjustable Velcro front closures, fleece neck collar, and pleated gussets for comfort of movement, these blankets are going to set your horse apart from the herd!!

So hurry in online while at www.thetackhouse.com while quantities last. Get yourself that gorgeous oilskin jacket, or that awesome leather bridle and get a FREE TOMARA Equestrian winter blanket for your horse at the same time!

This offer valid while quantities last, one blanket per order.

For more information, please visit www.TheTackHouse.com or www.TheTackHouse.ca or call us at 1-877-932-8225.  Your horse will thank you!!

Keeping Your Horse Hydrated and Healthy in the Heat

On Wednesday May 23^rd starting at 5pm PDT Dr. Clair Thunes PhD independent equine nutritionist and owner of Summit Equine Nutrition LLC will host a teleseminar focusing on how owners can keep their horses hydrated and healthy during the summer heat.  To register visit http://summit-equine.com/event-registration/?ee=3  fill in the form at the bottom of the page and then wait to confirm registration.

“Hydration is such an important and sometimes overlooked component of health and performance” says Thunes, “every year I have at least one owner who comes to me because their horse has tied up as a result of electrolyte issues that could have been avoided had there been a better understanding of the horse’s needs”.   The issue is not always as serious as tying-up, “I see horses whose owners report poor performance, fatigue etc that when we closely evaluate the horse’s diet we identify as being electrolyte related. I suspect there are a lot of horses out there performing below their peak as a result of poor hydration”.  Thunes will explain to listeners why horses sweat, how much they sweat, how dehydration effects performance, the electrolyte composition of sweat, how to choose a good electrolyte and when and how to give it. She will also be answering listeners questions submitted both before and during the call.

Listeners will receive a special offer of 25% off  Thunes’ new personalized electrolyte replacement plan.  Plans are specific to each individual horse and based on their weight, work level, climate and the latest scientific information regarding sweat loss and hydration.

For those who cannot make the live event on May 23^rd a recording will be available for purchase from Summit’s website.

Summit Equine Nutrition LLC is an independent consulting company that was founded in 2007 by Dr. Clair Thunes with the goal of providing equine nutrition advice to horse owners, trainers and other industry professionals.  Dr Thunes works with a wide variety of horses from back yard ponies to US team members with the goal of insuring optimal health and performance through nutrition.  Further information about Summit Equine Nutrition LLC may be found at www.summit-equine.com

From April Battles. We would like to bring her here for a clinic. Let us know if you are interested. Email to tina@teamtlc.net

Pain in the horse’s body-the horse unable to do what we are asking of them-is what is causing most of today’s training and behavioral issues. Professional trainers and all around horse owners-saying the horse ”won’t do a certain move” or behave a certain way-when it actually comes down to it is uncomfortable-even painful for the horse to do what we are asking of them. Come learn more-find out how to tell if this is the issue with your horse: http://www.youtube.com/user/HolisticHorseWorks
I find the body releases it’s issues better when worked with more energetically than physically. I start by asking the horse permission to communicate, touch, work on before starting to do so. I balance the yin/yang of the horse energetically, work on kidney and bladder meridian, combine Ortho Bionomy type moves with myofascial releases to release the skeleton to proper working form and then release muscle spasms from ‘compensations’ of a body not working properly. Adding Cranio Sacral releases to all this helps the whole nervous system to unwind as well. Unwinding of the whole horse takes about 1 hr 30 min, horse owners notice horses seem to get taller, longer, fluffier and look like they added on about 20 lbs. Releasing muscle memory with my Osteopathic type yoga stretches allows the horse to start moving correctly immediately, along with getting the feet rebalanced soon after the bodywork session. Also I involve the horse owner in this healing process by doing my horse yoga daily with their horse when they can. My FREE yoga for horses can be seen on Youtube on my channel http://www.youtube.com/user/HolisticHorseWorks MY YOGA IS TO BE USED AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL-IF YOUR HORSE CANNOT EASILY DO ALL 6 STRETCHES THEN THERE ARE DEEPER ISSUES PRESENT NEEDING TO BE RESOLVED. A horse not moving each body part correctly results in another body part working twice as hard-presenting premature arthritic conditions. Your horse should be healthy and rideable till they are 30.
April Battles
Magalia CA
(530) 873-3316
www.HolisticHorseworks.com

Christmas Wish Lists

Yes, it is almost time to start thinking about Christmas! I love Christmas and all that it represents. I also know that unless you have a very horse savvy friend, relative or husband you usually don’t get the EXACT horsey related item you were hoping for. You can make lists with product numbers, size, etc….OR you can come in to your local tack shack and pick out items you would like. Try it on, Feel it on,  Ponder it  and then write it down on your Christmas Wish List.

Martins Tack Shack will file your wish list and then provide it to your, oh so willing, but not so horse savvy person. We will also provide gift wrapping for gifts purchased. We will offer refreshments and goodies while you wish list away on Saturday, November 3rd. Christmas wish lists will be available any day after November 3rd. Now all you have to do is point your person in the right direction and we will help make it a very Merry Christmas for you and your horse.
www.martinstackshack.com

Where to find us:

Martins Tack Shack
221 S Broadway St
Suite G
Santa Maria, CA. 93455

Phone: 805 937-1053
Fax: 805 937-1054

E-mail: tackshackemily@hotmail.com

Store Hours

Tuesday – Friday – 11:30am – 6:00pm

Saturday – 12:00pm – 5:00pm

closed Sunday and Monday

By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.

Day in and day out, your horse eats the same thing. Boring… yes. Unbalanced… definitely. You’d like to add some fresh fruits to his diet, especially this time of year with all the summer variety available, but he’s already on the chubby side and you’re afraid of giving him too much sugar. Many, if not most, overweight horses are insulin resistant and it’s true, you do need to limit the sugar (and starch) content of the diet. But there still can be room for some tasty fresh fruit. The key is to evaluate how much sugar your horse is getting in his entire diet.

Sugar content of common fruits

Horses love bananas (one of their favorite flavors). They also like watermelon, berries, grapes, and of course, apples. Carrots, though not a fruit, also contain sugar. The chart below gives you an idea of how much sugar is in each of these foods:

Don’t forget the peel!

One really great way to offer your horse something tasty and nutritious is to feed the peel instead of the whole fruit. Apple peels, banana peels, orange peels, watermelon (and other melon) rinds – all of these have less than 1 gram of sugar per cup.

Let’s put this in perspective with the rest of the diet

In an effort to reduce the sugar (and starch) content of your horse’s diet, you should strive to feed less than 12% non-structural carbohydrates (NSC).  NSC includes not just sugar, but also starch and fructans. If you’ve had your hay or pasture analyzed, look at the ethanol soluble carbohydrate (ESC) value – that’s the simple sugar content. ESC values are typically about half the total NSC. Below are ESC and NSC percentages for a few forages and fibrous feeds:

As an example, let’s assume your grass hay has 11% NSC, and 6% ESC. Excellent! That’s a good hay to offer your horse free-choice. If your horse consumes 25 lbs per day of this hay, he/she will consume 1.5 lbs of sugar (25 X .06). Converting that to grams (multiply by 454), and you have 681 grams of sugar. If your horse also eats six strawberries per day, you’ll be providing an additional 6 grams of sugar. This brings the total sugar intake to 687 grams per day, or 6.05% of the diet. Not much of a difference.

But, if you are feeding hay with a high %NSC, plus additional feeds, making the entire diet high already high in sugar and starch, adding fruit will only make things that much worse.

The goal: Reducing sugar in the entire diet gives you room to provide a small amount of fresh fruit. This will not only be pleasing to your horse, but will offer additional nutrients that do not exist in the current diet.

* Values obtained from http://nutritiondata.self.com

** Values obtained from the University of Georgia: http://aesl.ces.uga.edu/Forms/NSCCircular.pdf

For permission to reprint this article, in part or in its entirety, arrange for a private consultation or schedule Dr. Getty as a speaker, please contact her directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com. 

Dr. Juliet Getty has taught and consulted on equine nutrition for more than 20 years. The Getty Equine Nutrition website (www.GettyEquineNutrition.com) offers a library of articles, previously recorded teleseminars, and a nutrition forum. Subscribe on the website to her free and informative monthly e-newsletter, “Forage for Thought.” Dr. Getty serves as a distinguished advisor to the Equine Sciences Academy and her articles on equine nutrition are internationally published. Her comprehensive resource, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available in hardback or CD (PDF file) through the Getty Equine Nutrition website; the book is also sold at Amazon.com. Dr. Getty is available for individual consultations. Contact Dr. Getty directly at gettyequinenutrition@gmail.com or (740) 663-2333 (Eastern time zone).

Nipomo

650-823-0356

The Black Bear Riders would like to invite you to join us on Friday July 15, 16 & 17 at the Black Bear Horse Camp at Lopez Lake.

Templeton

805-610-6073

Thursday, July 12th at Pipestone Vineyards
Limited seating available, reserve your spot today by email or 805-434-0396 x 5

6:00 PM Appetizers, Wine/Drinks, Farm Tour & Silent Auction
7:30 PM Dinner & Entertainment

Menu
Prepared by Chef Jacob Moss from Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay Resort

Local Mixed Greens topped with Roasted Beets, Happy Acres Goat Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette
*Wine Pairing ~ 2008 Grenache
Local Wild Game Ragu served over Paso-grown Sonora Wheat Papardelle Pasta
(Vegetarian option available upon request)
*Wine Pairing ~ 2008 Syrah
Flourless Chocolate Torte topped with Local Mixed Berries
*Wine Pairing ~ 2009 Zinfandel

Dinner Ticket Price $50
*Wine Pairing an additional $15

*All proceeds benefit the Uppper Salinas Last Tablas Resource Conservation District to fund local stream restoration projects.

Special thanks to our partners for their generous donations and support:
Pipestone Vineyards
Dolphin Bay Resort
With the Grain
Happy Acres Family Farm

Grover Beach

805-489-1111

19 year old gelding named Montana, quarter horse about 15HH. Real sweet and good on the trails. He was a reining cow horse, rescued from the slaughter house 3 years back. Sound, no lameness issues according to the owners. The owners just want a good home for him.

The contact person is Marci 929-4848 or 598-3456.

San Miguel

805-467-2190

Click on the flyer to enlarge

Wanted: Alive and Ready to Ride

God’s Country Trail Trials Brochure

Riders and horses for Huasna Valley 4H Horse group’s first annual “God’s Country Mystery Ride” trail trials.

Please save the date: May 18, 2013 to come ride out in Huasna. We will be sending out a full premium in a few weeks and entries will be received with payment on a first come, first serve basis. Ride will be capped, so save your spot when the entries open (April 1…no kiddin’) : )

There will be two options…a shorter and less steep ride, and a longer, steeper climb (with a phenomenal ocean view at the top ). Open, novice and junior divisions will be offered in each ride. Entries will include a BBQ, prizes(high point custom buckles, ribbons and more), door prizes and downloadable pictures after the event. There will be a “mystery” component to the ride as well.

We will be offering an option for overnight, contained camping option, an inexpensive pancake breakfast Sunday morning, and “Cowboy Church” service for anyone wanting to join in. We

will be hosting rides on the ranch from mid morning to mid afternoon on Sunday…just for fun.

Entries open soon, but if you need questions answered now, call Jill von Ilten (4H leader/mom) at 481-1548 or email at: jillsquilt@gmail.com. No entries received until they open on April 1.

We cannot WAIT to have you join us on this beautiful property for a day or overnight of fun.

Golden Hills Farm

8455 Creston Road

presents

1st Annual Used Tack Sale

Saturday May 4   10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday   May 5    10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Clean out your tack room and make some $$

The public is invited to participate as sellers or buyers

Only 20 tables available – $30.per table for the 2 day event

The sale will be held at the California Dressage Show @ Golden Hills Farm

Bring your own chairs. All sellers will be responsible for their own sales.

email me to reserve your table, first come first served!

Marissa Todd  marissat133@gmail.com

Two miles of a badly eroded and overgrown trail in the Garcia Wilderness east of Arroyo Grande will be repaired using funds from a recently approved grant.

The $5,173 project grant was issued through the Stewards for Trails Education and Partnerships program to improve trail riding across the United States. STEP allows groups and individuals to submit proposals for trail conservation projects nationwide at http://ridegreen.aqha.com/ .

Tractor Supply Co. said it will provide funding for the project through an American Quarter Horse Association trail conservation program.

Managed by the Back Country Horsemen of California Los Padres Unit, the project will involve rebuilding the treadway and constructing water diversion structures on the hiking and riding trail.

The Back Country Horsemen of California Los Padres Unit is dedicated to conserving wilderness and maintaining and managing public land. For more information, visit www.bchc-lpunit.org.

SLO Horse News Now Publishing From Rural Office!

Thanks to Wilson Creek Communications for getting us on the internet way out here in horse heaven! Friends from Parkhill Road turned us on to this small family business independently serving North County. No satellite dish, no contract, no automated phone system or outsourced customer service.  Just a super clean state of the art set up that works great!

before

after!

Contact Steve at Wilson Creek Communications for a free site survey at info@wilson-creek.net  or (805) 365-4522
Tell him you read on SLO Horse News!

San Luis Obispo

805-544-1043

From Linda Clarke:

The Grover Beach City Council held its first of many meetings towards the beginnings of the new Beach Complex at the end of Grand Ave. in the horse staging area. I am not a secretary so bear with me with the notes I took.

1. EIR should be on the Grover Beach website Dec. 15 , the library, and at City Hall for people to look at.

2. 150 room motel, a restaurant to hold 160 people, a pool with an area to hold 80 people. 180,000 sq. feet of landscape, and a total of 415 parking spaces spread over the compound, also the dump station will be moved closer to one of the parks.

3. The first choice for the horse staging area is across from Finns in the dunes. It will go from the 1 ½ acre site to a ½ acre site. They probably will not put in spaces but it was stated if they did have spaces they would hold 10-15 rigs. There is a plan “B” if the Coastal Commission does not approve of moving the staging area into the dunes, but that was not addressed during the formal meeting.

4. Sequence of events Draft EIR-December 15-January 28 (45 days)/Draft EIR comment closes February/

5. Final EIR is released March/Planning Commission Hearing March/City Council Hearing April or May/Coastal Commission hearing TBD /Coastal Development Permit TBD

6. Linda Clarke has put together a committee to answer many of the questions we all have and want to voice to the Grover Beach City Council. Another email will soon follow with contact information for these various individuals. (Individuals were picked representing the majoring of the horse groups in the county.) You may also contact the Grover Beach City Council members with your concerns. For further information you may contact Linda ( ljclarke@thegrid.net)

Paso Robles

Between Paso Robles and Creston.  Large paddocks with shelters.  Room to exercise, ride or drive.  House sleeps 5 with full kitchen.  All linens provided.  Wireless internet, satellite TV, gas grill on patio.  Guesthouse $140.00 per night for 2 people.  Extra people or horses, $20.00 per night.  Dogs ok.  Visa, MC or AmEx accepted.  Call Linda at 805-237-8476

Darla is giving away a FREE TWO HOUR training and lesson for you and your horse through January.
All you have to do is call or email and set up your time.
This is a $150.00 value
“I want everyone to be safe out there on the trails.
Too many injuries are happening and we can all be safe out there on our horses if we will simply take the time it takes to get educated.
You dont know what you dont know until you find out!”
    Darla
    http://www.gaittrainer1aol.com/
    805 904 7648

San Luis Obispo

805-801-0814

Paso Robles

805-237-1860

Arroyo Grande

805-489-8442

San Miguel

805-368-5702

 Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue, Rehabilitation and Sanctuary, located at 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way, San Miguel CA 93451, is holding an Open House on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 11 AM to 4 PM.  Everyone is welcome!

Take a tour of the Sanctuary, meet the horses and donkeys up close, enjoy kids’ fun with Freckles the Clown, listen to music, savor wine pouring by Graveyard Vineyards of San Miguel as well as non-alcoholic refreshments and snacks.  Sample the scented flameless candles of Scentsy with Peggy Talkovic, participate in our great raffle, make a $20 donation to Heaven Can Wait and get on YouTube and Public Access Charter 25 with Leslie Carol’s videography.  Learn about the horses and donkeys, their stories, their courage and adventures.  Find out about Reading Aloud to Horses (The Word Herd), Autism Spectrum program and HoPE sessions for cancer patients, survivors and their friends and family at Heaven Can Wait.

Admission is free, plenty of parking.  Handicap accessible, including restroom.  Beautiful 360 degree views of San Miguel, Paso Robles and beyond!

Contact:  Ramey Zamora, Executive Director, 805/712-3109, ramey12@wildblue.net or
Susan Schwartz, Founder, 805/368-5702, susan@heavencanwait.us
Website: www.heavencanwait.us

Heaven Can Wait Equine Sanctuary for Healing and Learning, 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way San Miguel announces its 5th Annual Open  House June 12 from 11 AM to 4 PM.

The line-up now includes entertainers The Mudskippers Band (live music), Derek Hood (magician), Freckles the Clown (Christina Reid – facepainting and kids fun). Vendors include Peggy Talkovic with Scentsy, Mark Cruzen with Steel Design by Cruzen, Heather Young and Dove Chocolates, Charlene Salazar for Second Chance at Love Dog Rescue; raffle donations by Sea Venture Resort, Sycamore Mineral Springs, steel horse sculpture by Mark Cruzen, original painting of HCW rescues by Terri Quinn-Faucette, cigar lover’s gift basket, Vista del Rey Vineyards, Amy Foster Massage; demos by Amy Foster (massage), Jackie Iddings (Windrider Therapies Myofascial Release), wine pouring by San Marcos Creek Vineyard;catered lunch by Melissa Tyson’s N2 Events, finger foods from Dining with Andre.

Admission is free.  Tours of the Sanctuary with introductions to many of the rescues and their stories will be given.  Hours are 11 AM – 4 PM; located at 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way, Independence Ranch (San Miguel) at the Heaven Can Wait facility.  Plenty of free parking including handicap spaces available.  Bring your camera!

www.heavencanwait.us

Diane Kastama of Arroyo Grande, CA is trying to raise money to represent the USA at the Para-Equestrian World Championships in Breda, The Netherlands August 2012.

The USA is sending 3 disabled drivers to compete in the Netherlands. All three drivers will be using leased horses in The Netherlands to save on costs. Many countries participate in this event, which is held every two years. Diane won Individual Bronze and Team Silver in Greven, Germany in 2008, the GOLD Medal in Hellendoorn, Netherlands in 2006. She won Individual Silver Medal and Team Bronze in Greven, Germany in 2002. And she had a 5^th place finish in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2004. The events in 2002 & 2004 were driven with borrowed horses. To qualify for the event Diane competes against able-bodied drivers.

Twenty one years ago a car crash left Diane paralyzed from the waist down. Although a lifelong horse person and dressage enthusiast, riding without the use of her legs was not much fun and she soon turned to driven dressage and then the exciting sport of combined driving. Her relatives and friends thought she was crazy for taking on a sport that involves sitting atop a tall carriage, pulled by a horse going “hell-bent” for speed.

In the past years she has attended CDEs from Los Angeles to Tucson, Phoenix,Fresno, Gilroy, Lodi , Corvalis, OR, Ocala,FL and Southern Pines, NC. Diane started competing with her home bred Appaloosa’s but now Diane competes with a pair of Section D Welsh Cobs. She drives them single, pair and tandem. Diane has also demonstrated her skills at Rolex, KY, Horse Expo in Sacramento, the “Night of the Horse” in Del Mar, The Equine Affair and various therapeutic horse programs throughout California. She has also participated in the closing ceremonies at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Diane is always willing to share her skills and knowledge and bring driving to the forefront of equine sports.

Now Diane needs your support, help this courageous and dedicated young woman in raising funds to send herself, her groom/navigator and specially designed carriage to Breda, the Netherlands. Diane leaves August 18th, 2012 and the competition is August 28-Sept 2, 2012.

Donations to Diane can be made by check made out to Diane Kastama, with “Team USA” written on the memo line. Mail checks to: 

Diane Kastama

620 Matilija Ln.

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 

For more information on Diane or the event email:

dkastama@verizon.net or call (805) 343-6026, 805-458-2428 cell. For more information on United States Driving For the Disabled visit their web site at www.usdfd.org. Tax deductible donations go towards the team of 3 and can be made out to USDFD, and mailed to the above address.

Prancing Hearts an equine outreach for kids needs cash for lesson horse care. So we are selling a whole truck load of tack; some new, some used.

English and Western:

Saddles, pads, bridles, halters, leads

Clothes and boots

Miscellaneous

Too much to list:

Call Denise for more info: 489-8534

http://captivehearts.org/blog/?p=558

(We are a 501c3 so your cash donations are tax deductible)

On December18,2012 the Board of Supervisors will be meeting to endorse the Environmental Impact Report and accept the Master plan on the build out of the Nipomo Community Park.  The plan will destroy 27 1/2 acres of rural oaks, grasslands, and horse trails to build a recreation center, 6 ball fields, a swimming pool, a skate board park and much more. Many of the amenities are available at our schools or could be built elsewhere.  As Nipomo has developed many of the trails have vanished.  Nipomo Park is one of the last remaining area for equestrians in Nipomo and the surrounding areas and must be preserved for generations to come.  Please help us protect them by sending an e-mail to the Board of Supervisors (boardofsups@co.slo.ca.us)  with a cc to the county planner Elizabeth Kavanaugh (ekavanaugh@co.slo.ca.us) and bcc it to me (harryfwalls@sbcglobal.net). Let them know you are opposed to the master plan build out and want the rural portion of the park and trails preserved for passive recreation. Please attend the BOS meeting and show your support for our equestrians. At the meeting you can speak or just stand up to support your fellow equestrians.

Thank you for your help,

Jackie Walls

Nipomo Parks Conservancy

Nipomo

805-929-3410

San Luis Obispo

805-543-5437

Los Olivos, California – October 24, 2011 – California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) District 7 announced today that the Mid-State Classic Rodeo is scheduled for November 11-13, 2011 at the Paso Robles Event Center. One of the largest high school rodeos in California, the Mid-State Classic attracts contestants from six of the nine CHSRA districts. Nearly 300 high school students will participate in a full range of rodeo events, including bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, calf roping, cutting, goat tying, pole bending, saddle bronc riding, team roping and steer wrestling.

“District 7 has consistently been one of the top districts in California,” said Sara Honegger, District 7 student board president. “Our district has so many talented competitors, many of which made nationals this past year and in previous years as well. This multidistrict rodeo is a great opportunity to see how we all are against people outside of our district. It is always such a great rodeo. I think the students new to high school rodeo will love it and become more hooked on the sport.”

Admission is free for this kid-friendly, family event. “We encourage the public to come out to the Paso Robles Event Center and support these hard-working and skilled high school kids,” said Ken Dewar, District 7 adult board president. “We also encourage the community to support high school rodeo by participating in our silent auction, shopping at the vendor booths and providing sponsorships and donations to help us keep rodeo entry fees affordable. Sponsorships are essential to helping us continue the rodeo tradition and supporting members in advancing their horsemanship skills and athletic abilities.”

The Mid-State Classic Rodeo begins Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. and runs through Sunday afternoon. In conjunction with the rodeo, District 7 is conducting several fundraising events, and a number of vendors will be selling horse-related gear, clothing and supplies during the rodeo. Scheduled activities include:

Friday, November 11
11:00 a.m. Cutting, rounds 1 and 2
7:00 p.m. Bull riding, bare back, saddle bronc, round 1

Saturday, November 12
8:00 a.m. Bull riding, bare back, saddle bronc, round 2 followed by round 1 of goat tying,
steer wrestling, breakaway roping, pole bending, tie down roping, team roping
and barrels
2:00 p.m. Silent auction opens

Sunday, November 13
7:00 a.m. Cowboy church
8:00 a.m. Grand entry followed by round 2 of goat tying, steer wrestling, breakaway
roping, pole bending, tie down roping, team roping and barrels; awards
ceremony
2:00 p.m. Silent auction closes

To sponsor CHSRA District 7 or to donate items for the silent auction, contact Sheila Mangione at sheilam@mangionepayne.com. For additional information on the Mid-State Classic Rodeo or CHSRA, visit http://www.chsradist7.com/ or contact the appropriate membership secretary: For high school, contact Sheila Mangione at sheilam@mangionepayne.com; for junior high, contact Stacey Nance at staceynance@mac.com.

About CHSRA District 7

CHSRA is a nonprofit organization that maintains the order and standards set up by the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and promotes high school rodeo on a state level. District 7 encompasses San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The district is committed to promoting the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship at the various rodeos to encouraging boys and girls to continue in school and participate in rodeos and then continue on to college.

Los Olivos, California – November 7, 2012 – California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) District 7 announced today that it is hosting the annual Mid-State Classic Rodeo November 30 through December 2, 2012 at the Paso Robles Event Center. One of the largest high school rodeos in California, the Mid-State Classic attracts more than 250 contestants from five of the nine CHSRA districts. Rodeo events include bareback riding, barrel racing, breakaway roping, bull riding, calf roping, cutting, goat tying, pole bending, saddle bronc riding, team roping and steer wrestling.

“The Mid-State Classic is an amazing experience in so many ways,” said Rachel Dewar, District 7 student board president. “It’s our first chance as a district to see what the competition will be like at the state rodeos like the Challenge of Champions and State Finals. It also promotes a sense of team spirit in the district, with everyone working together to get as many points as possible so District 7 can earn the top spot for overall team performance. It’s hard work and the competition is really strong, but it’s also a lot of fun.”

The Mid-State Classic Rodeo begins Friday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. and runs through Sunday afternoon. In conjunction with the rodeo, District 7 is conducting a silent auction and a raffle. Grand prize for the raffle is a package that includes tickets to the National Finals Rodeo and a two-night stay at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. A number of vendors will be selling horse-related gear, clothing and supplies during the rodeo.

Scheduled activities include:

Friday, November 30

10:00 a.m.           Cutting, rounds 1 and 2

7:00 p.m.             Bull riding, bare back, saddle bronc, round 1

Saturday, December 1

8:00 a.m.              Bull riding, bare back, saddle bronc, round 2 followed by round 1 of goat tying, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, pole bending, tie down roping, team roping and barrels

10:00 p.m.           Silent auction opens

Sunday, December 2

7:00 a.m.              Cowboy church

8:00 a.m.              Grand entry followed by round 2 of goat tying, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, pole bending, tie down roping, team roping and barrels; awards ceremony

2:00 p.m.             Silent auction closes

Raffle drawing for NFR/MGM Grand package and Santa Maria Style BBQ Pit

Admission is free for this kid-friendly, family event. “District 7 invites the community to join us to cheer on all of these talented high school kids,” said Ed Hamer, District 7 adult board president. “They work hard all year to improve their horsemanship skills and athletic abilities, and it’s very impressive to see the level of excellence they achieve.”

CHSRA District 7 also encourages the local community to provide support through sponsorships and donations. Community support helps the district keep rodeo entry fees affordable. It also provides funding for year-end awards and scholarships. To sponsor CHSRA District 7 or to donate items for the silent auction, contact Sheila Mangione at sheilam@mangionepayne.com. For information on CHSRA, membership visit www.chsradist7.com or contact the District 7 membership secretary at Staceynance@mac.com.

About CHSRA District 7

CHSRA is a nonprofit organization that maintains the order and standards set up by the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) and promotes high school rodeo on a state level. District 7 encompasses San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The district is committed to promoting the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship at the various rodeos and encouraging boys and girls to continue in school.

Paso Robles

805-239-2798

Medford, OR (April 27, 2012) Have you ever carried your saddle down the barn aisle only to discover there’s no place to put it? Problem solved with a new Swedish invention called -Hitch. It’s a new saddle bag and saddle hanger combined made of supple, water resistant nylon twill with a soft lining. There is a wide piece of nylon webbing that is sewn along the top with Velcro at one end and a large clip on the other. When in place, the nylon webbing runs along the top of the saddle from pommel to cantle and then under the gullet. You can then snap the large hook to almost anything to hang it anywhere. With Hitch your saddle can rest against a stall door, trailer, or truck while being fully protected.

When you need to take your saddle with you, just put the Hitch saddle bag on while it’s on your horse, carry it to your vehicle and when you get where you’re going – clip it anywhere. There is a sturdy padded handle on the top for easy transport. Hitch is available at www.ActionRiderTack.com.

Nipomo

805-929-4447

Santa Ynez, CA – Petrine Day Mitchum is no stranger to Hollywood movies.  Petrine is the daughter of actor, Robert Mitchum, so combining her interest in horses and movies was natural for the author.  Hollywood Hoofbeats shares portraits of famous movie horses with personal accounts by their owners, trainers, and co-stars. The book includes historic accounts of horse stunts – from a fall at mid gallop to a race across a bridge during a live explosion.
 
http://www.equinevip.com/  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because
“If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”
For more information:
Susan@equineVIP.com
310 953-1745

Arroyo Grande

805-489-7297

Pismo Beach

805-489-7297

Hollywood, CA – The Painted Ladies are aptly named for riding beautiful paint horses.  The extreme drill team kicked off the New Year riding in Hollywood’s prestigious Christmas parade. They have also ridden in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Nascar events, Folsom’s Pro Rodeo.  Equine VIP followed the ladies thru a practice where they show off some pretty fancy footwork.

www.EquineVIP.com  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, trainers and equestrian VIPs because  “If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”  For more information: Susan@equineVIP.com 310 953-1745

Just a reminder that our general membership meeting is Feb. 2, 2013
Where:  Woods Humane Society, 875 Oklahoma, SLO
When:   Feb. 2
Time:    9:00 am

This will be our table top session.  We will be putting on a drill, so we need to have everyone come.  Radio people, please bring your radio’s.  Trailer people or teams, DON’T bring your trailers but we will be moving toy animals in the drill. Need our shelter people to be there to handle incoming animals.

This will be a ROLL PLAYING DRILL, if you are new and don’t know what kind of job you want to do, this is the time to see what the different jobs are.

Please wear your uniforms we will be doing this like you are on an actual incident.

After drill we will debrief and critic the drill.

Don’t miss this session, it is going to be lots of fun.

Any questions, please contact me either by email feinberg.greg@gmail.com or call 805-458-2879.

Thanks and see ya there,

Greg Feinberg

PLEASE remember Woods Wish List:

Thanks so much for wanting to support the work of Woods!

If you have questions about items that do not appear on the list please give us a call at 543-9316 x 10, 14 or 17.
Cleaning Supplies:

• Bleach
• Dish Soap
• Paper Towels
• Sponges
• Toilet Paper

Office Supplies:

• White Copy Paper
• Tape
• File Folders
• 1″, 2″, or 3″ Binders
• Staplers
• Scissors
• Dry erase markers and white board erasers
• Wet erase markers and white board cleaner

Animal Care Supplies:

• Blankets (no comforters, please)
• Hill’s Science Diet Canned Dog and Cat Food
• Cat Treats and Toys
• Dog Treats and Toys – especially rubber chew toys
• Old Stuffed Animals
• Sheets
• Towels
• Dust-free cat litter–pine pellets or paper pellets (like Yesterday’s News)

*No dry dog or cat food please, Hill’s Science Diet donates dry food for our animals.

HEET will be having our last training of the year on July 9th. We are combining 2 trainings into one meeting. The first part of the training will be equine first aid with Andy Dibbern, DVM, who is also our State Equine Emergency Network Coordinator.  This class will cover shock, bleeding, bandaging of wounds, colic, burns, how to handle an unruly horse, smoke inhalation, plus much more. After a short break, where a continental breakfast will be served, Dr. Dibbern will be joined by CAL FIRE Airport Station 21 to give a demonstration of the Anderson Sling on a live horse.  The Anderson Sling is used for vertical lifts when an animal is unable to be moved any other way.  Also, a demo of the Rescue Glides will be given.  The glides are used to “slide” a downed animal up a hill. HEET was instrumental in supplying both the Anderson Sling and the Rescue Glides to the county of San Luis Obispo by donations received from SLOPOST and the SLO Chapter California Dressage Society.  Both the Anderson Sling and Rescue Glides are housed with CAL FIRE to use whenever the need arises.

Free parking for first 100 cars, meal deals, finest clinicians, breathtaking competitions and terrific shopping highlight this stellar event!

Horse Expo Pomona promises to be a fun-filled gathering of like-minded horse enthusiasts February 2-4, 2012 (Thursday-Saturday) at the Fairplex in Pomona. This event will be like no other that’s ever been presented in Southern California.

“It’s fairly obvious to the horse world that we’re holding this expo on the same dates as Equine Affaire has for a decade,” comments Horse Expo Pomona founder Miki Cohen. “But what we’re bringing to these three action-packed days is really unique and festive.           

“We recognize that our Expo will be the first we’ve created in the area,” continues Cohen, “but we have an incredible track record of bringing the ever-popular Horse Expo to Sacramento for over a decade — which people love.

“Now that we’ve decided to expand and present a world-class Expo in Pomona, we want people to really feel welcomed, entertained and educated. In fact, we’re offering free parking for the first 100 cars each day, hearty meals for only $7, and our Expo Bucks will give you $3 off admission. So people can come armed with an Expo Buck and get entrance admission and all three meals for only $36,” continues Cohen. “What a great deal!”

One thing that stands out in the staging of this new event is the expansive presentation of horse trailers. They’ll all be displayed outside, where you can kick tires and poke your head into the living quarter models. In fact, there will even be trailer trade-in opportunities, financing, and a trailer service area. The horse trailer display will be huge, much like what Sacramento’s Horse Expo offers, including trucks, ATVs, barns, corrals and tractors.

Attendees can stroll through outdoor vendor booths on their path to the various arenas where competitions and demonstrations take place each day and on Friday and Saturday nights. A variety of horse breeds can be admired along the way.

“We know that shopping is a significant reason why people gather together at horse expos,” smiles Cohen. “We’re creating a new, friendly atmosphere for people to talk to vendors and view their products. For a lot of people, this will be like a family reunion, and it’s the same for the vendors too. It’s exciting to see familiar faces and new products. The new vendor areas — some outdoors — will accompany our plans for different arena layouts. It’s a whole new event in just about every way possible, and we’re really excited about it! And I know attendees will be over-the-moon thrilled about all the activities at the Expo — competitions and demonstrations by the best in the business.”

Horse Expo Pomona will welcome horse enthusiasts Thursday – Saturday, February 2-4, 2012 (no event on Sunday so you can watch the Super Bowl!). And remember to download your Expo Bucks on-line (http://www.horseexpoevents.com/) for a $3 discount on admission tickets — and come early so you can be one of the first 100 cars to get free parking!

For more information about this exciting event, visit http://www.horseexpoevents.com/.
 

Update on Chance: Chance has found a home!!!

Chance is Free to Good Home, Please Call 805-929-3209  in Nipomo  or email kippps@aol.com

Please help us find Chance a home!

• He was registered as a POA, but grew a few inches more than the standard, at least 14 hands, if not a little more.
• He is an Arabian and Appaloosa mix.
• He is about 14 years old, and in good health except for a little arthritis in his left hind leg. He will let you lift and check all but that one.
• He had been fully trained, but has not been worked or ridden for a long time.
• He would require a light weight rider, and would benefit from gentle exercise to moderate exercise, but is no longer fit to be run hard or taken on long distance rides, or jumping.

Wahl^® Partners With HorseChannel^® to Launch a Cutting-Edge Grooming College

College offers horse enthusiasts the unique opportunity to earn a diploma in grooming

Irvine, Calif., May 26, 2011 – The first semester of Horse Grooming College has commenced, but it’s not too late to register athttp://www.HorseChannel.com/GroomingCollege. The program runs through February 29, 2012.

Horse Grooming College, sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corp., is a partnership with Horse Illustrated^® magazine, the leading all-breed, all-discipline equine publication, and http://www.HorseChannel.com, the premier online destination for horse enthusiasts, to provide a unique interactive educational opportunity for horse owners to brush up on their grooming skills. Horse Grooming College is open to anyone with an interest in equine grooming and is completely free.

Horse Grooming College is a 10- month program with a comprehensive curriculum that includes coursework on clipping techniques, bathing tactics, western and English show grooming, sport horse styling and more.  Each course includes a reading assignment and other materials that will help prepare students for the quiz necessary to pass each class.

“Horse owners take real pride in their horse’s appearance,” said Elizabeth Moyer, dean of Horse Grooming College and editor of Horse Illustrated and HorseChannel.com. “Each month, we’ll offer grooming tips and techniques from the experts that all riders can use to improve their grooming skills and make their horses look show-ring ready.”

To graduate, students must complete all 10 courses and receive a score of 60% in each course.  Each qualifying graduate will receive a diploma and be entered in a drawing to win clippers from Wahl and download coupons for Wahl products.

To schedule an interview with the editor, contact Lisa MacDonald, director of marketing, at 949-855-8822, ext. 3345.

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“Made In The USA” Section To be Included In The 2012 The Horse Industry Resource Guide

Any equine product that is made in America will be included for free in a special “Made In The USA” section of the 2012 The Horse Industry Resource Guide.

Horse product manufacturers have until October 1, 2011 to get their information for inclusion in the section for next year’s guide.

The Horse Industry Resource Guide, which in 2011 included more than 100,000 horse businesses, product manufacturers, horse trainers, vets, etc. is digitally published each year by One Horse Press.  It includes a national section featuring horse products, services, and breed and show organizations.  The “state” section includes services ranging from tack shops and feed stores to horse trainers and boarding stables.

“As horse owners we can help our economy by purchasing products for our horses that are made in the USA,” says Laurie Cerny, owner of One Horse Press.  “Many of us longtime horse owners continue to spend a decent amount of money on our horses.  By purchasing tack, clothing, and horse products that are made in America we can use our horse habit to help keep jobs here in the United States.”

The section will be in addition to the basic business listings in the guide.  A basic business listing, which includes the business name, phone number, and address is free.  In addition, upgraded listings are available for just $10 for a bolded listing that includes an email address and web site, or $20 for 75 words of descriptive text.

For more information about The Horse Industry Resource Guide call (269) 657-3842, or go to https://sites.google.com/site/thehorseindustryresourceguide/ . An inclusion form for the “Made In The USA” section can be downloaded from the site.

Bring All Styles of Riding and All Horse Breeds Together  

Bonnie Marlewski-Probert, creator of the series of 7 Horse Tales for the Soul books and audio books is all about inclusion. Throughout her career as a catch-rider, instructor, horse trainer, barn owner, author and national speaker, Bonnie has focused on making the horse world – one world. “I don’t care if you ride Western or English, Saddle Seat or Jumpers, Warmbloods or Quarter Horses, we can all appreciate a good horse and a good ride.”

1996 Trails West Santa Fe 3 horse slant load, gooseneck, dressing room with extras; tack room in back with swingout saddle rack. 2 back tires new. New water filler cap & hose. New battery.

Asking $8500. cash. Call 661/ 942-8816 or email  kaybrickner@yahoo.com

I am looking for a two horse slant load trailer.

If anyone has one that they would like to sell,

or knows of any for sale, please shoot me an email!

Thank you.  Julie ( julhilton@yahoo.com)

4 horse Warmblood size horse trailer. Height min. 7’6″. Ramps.  Slant or straight load. Age not a factor but no stock trailers.

Call 805/878-2326 or 805/238-2729

 
Irvine, Calif., November 29, 2011 – HorseChannel.com’s Horse Grooming College, sponsored by Wahl Clipper Corp., is under way, but it’s not too late to register at http://www.HorseChannel.com/GroomingCollege.
 
The program runs until May 2012.  Upcoming courses include cold-weather bathing alternatives, mane and tail care, sport horse styling, and equine skin problems.
 
Horse Grooming College provides a unique interactive educational opportunity for horse owners to brush up on their grooming skills. Open to anyone with an interest in equine grooming, Horse Grooming College is free and is a partnership between Wahl Clipper Corp. (http://www.wahl.com/), Horse Illustrated® magazine (http://www.horseillustrated.com/), the leading all-breed, all-discipline equine publication, and HorseChannel.com (http://www.horsechannel.com/), the premier online destination for horse enthusiasts.
 
Horse Grooming College is a 13-month program with a comprehensive curriculum that includes helpful tips and techniques for every aspect of equine grooming.  Each course includes a reading assignment and other materials that will help prepare students for the quiz necessary to pass each class.
 
“Horse owners take pride in making sure their horses are well groomed and looking their best,” said Elizabeth Moyer, dean of Horse Grooming College and editor of Horse Illustrated and Horse Channel.com. “Horse Grooming College provides the basic grooming skills every horse owner needs, plus expert tips for show grooming, seasonal care and more.”
 
To graduate, students must complete all 13 courses and receive a score of at least 60% in each course.  Each qualifying graduate will receive a diploma and be entered in a drawing to win clippers from Wahl and download coupons for Wahl products.

And Growing 1,000+ Per Day

Following the completion of a successful 90 Day BETA Trial, HorseCouponBook.com announced its plans to make its unique online coupon membership program 100% Free to horse owners throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Due to the vision of HCB’s two newest owners, Jill Norair, accomplished business owner, life-long horsewoman and H/J rider with Katie Monahan Prudent; and Joel Broida, M.A., M.S., PhD, College Physics Instructor, innovator of multiple electronic patents and long-time equine enthusiast, HCB is changing yet again to meet the requests of the industry.

Within one week of making the HCB Version 2.FREE announcement, Horse Coupon Book gained over 10,000 new members and is rapidly growing by over 1,000 horse owners joining per day.

“We are so appreciative for the insight Jill and Joel are continually bringing to the table. They insisted on developing a way to make our entire program free for horse owners and doing so increased HCB’s membership by 10,000 horse owners almost overnight. In addition to the recent growth, our entire program is advancing by leaps and bounds providing horse businesses with the most comprehensive consumer buying trends to ever exist within the equine industry.” –Jacqueline L. Robbins, Founder

While Horse Coupon Book is undergoing the changes and advancements to the program, they are assembling a Holiday eBook which will be sent to every HCB member and emailed to over 600,000 horse owners. Businesses are highly incentivized to include a discount, online coupon code, mail-in rebate or gift certificate in the body of their one or two page spread within the eBook. Many of the leading companies in the equine industry have already confirmed their participation and the affordable incentive program is also allowing new, up and coming businesses to benefit from HCB’s exposure this holiday season.

Please visit www.HorseCouponBook.com to sign up to receive the FREE 2012 Holiday Coupon eBook and direct questions about showcasing your holiday offers to 600,000+ horse owners to Xmas@HorseCouponBook.com.

By Caitlin Cannon

It was a sunny and clear morning for the opening day of the first ever Horsemen’s Reunion held at the Mid-State Fairgrounds in Paso Robles, California. The event, organized by Cathie and Rowley Twisselman of Flying T Quarter Horses, featured twenty cowboys from around the world starting forty unbroken two and three-year-old Quarter Horses.

Unlike most colt starting demonstrations and competitions, which last less than three days and are often judged, the Reunion lasted a full week and was non-competitive. The event was advertised as a display of excellent horsemanship rather than a race to see who could start a young horse the fastest. Each trainer received two colts at random and ninety minutes of time each day to transform them into working cow horses. The horses, bred and raised by the Twisselmans, had been halter broken as yearlings to allow veterinary care but were otherwise previously unhandled. At the end of the week the horses were auctioned off.

In spite of the longer time frame there was a remarkable amount of stress put on the young horses on the first day of training, and many of the colts bucked and fought their trainers. Quite a few of the trainers relied on old-school methods of colt breaking such as hobbling or lassoing a rear hoof in order to prevent the colt from moving while they were aggressively sacked out with tarps or plastic bags. Although all of the colts were saddled and ridden on their first day many of the colts seemed overwhelmed by the intensity and more than one ended the day still fighting the trainer.

Despite the varied geographic origin of the horsemen participating in the event the training methods used were for the most part remarkably uniform. This no doubt resulted from the influence of Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance who trained or influenced most of the trainers present.

The event was an interesting look into the world of cowboy colt starting but to the untrained eye the horse training methods did not seem particularly different from the standard. Next year it would be wonderful to see a wider variety of training methods as well as some women colt starters!

Caitlin Cannon is a lifelong horse lover and a talented photographer/videographer. Check out her work at PurpleMockingbird.com.

2012 issue celebrates its 15-year anniversary with a how-to guide to horse shopping
 
Irvine, Calif., August 26, 2011 — Horses USA, the complete guide to buying and caring for a horse, provides tips on purchasing your first horse in its 15-year anniversary edition. 
 
“Developing the skills to ride, handle and care for horses is a continuous learning process, but a solid foundation is absolutely essential. For 15 years, we’ve been helping new horse owners get started on the right hoof,” said Horses USA Editor Elizabeth Moyer.
 
Points to consider before buying a horse include:  

Can you provide a proper home? – Horses need safe and appropriate housing, so owners must decide whether   to use a boarding stable or setting up horsekeeping on their own property.
 
Have you explored the less glamorous aspects of horse care? –For every hour spent in the saddle, there are probably two or three devoted to taking care of your mount, and more if you are maintaining horse property – and these chores don’t take weekends and holidays off. If you’re new to horse ownership and care, it’s important to understand what’s involved.
 
Can you really afford a horse? – In addition to budgeting for routine expenses such as feed and farrier care, first-time horse owners need to be prepared for the costs of unexpected veterinary visits, miscellaneous horse care supplies and more. New horse owners will need to get outfitted with basic tack and equipment, adding to start-up costs.  Riding instruction should also be considered a smart investment to get off to a good start with a new equine partner.
 
Do you have time for this? – Horse ownership is time consuming. Potential horse owners should consider how they can manage the demands of a job, family, friends and finances and still be a great horse owner.
 
The complete article on buying your first horse, titled “Shop Right – A How-to Guide for Horse Shoppers” is part of Horses USA’s 15-year anniversary issue.  To read the full article, pick up the 2012 edition of Horses USA, on newsstands or online at http://www.HorseChannel.com/HorseUSA2012 beginning August 23, 2011. 
 
Horses USA is produced by the editors of Horse Illustrated® magazine (http://www.horseillustrated.com/) and Horsechannel.com (http://horsechannel.com/). Horse Illustrated is the largest all-breed, all-discipline horse magazine and has been published for over 35 years.  HorseChannel.com is an online community where horse lovers come for reliable information in an interactive, educational and entertaining environment.
 
For questions about the magazine, contact Lisa MacDonald, marketing director, at 949-855-8822, ext. 3345.

Champion of California Dressage Society Young Horse Futurity

Bettina Loy and “Carette MG”(owned by Rya Lahti) win the CDS Young Horse Futurity for Five-Year-Olds.  Awards presented by (l-r) Anne Margaret Meyers of HorseShow.com; U.S. Olympic Dressage Team member Jan Ebeling; and CDS Board Member Ellen Corob. Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler

By Yellow Horse Marketing for HorseShow.com

HorseShow.com, the online horse show and clinic network, proudly congratulates the connections of “Carette MG”, winner of the five-year-old division of the prestigious Young Horse Futurity, part of the 45th Anniversary California Dressage Society Championship Show Presented By HorseShow.com held October 4 – 7, 2012 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA.

“Carette MG”, a chestnut Dutch Warmblood mare (His Highness x Turette MG by Silvano, bred by Kathy Hickerson) was ridden by Bettina Loy of Ramona, CA to earn an overall average of 75.817% and the Futurity title.  Prior to the Championships, owner Rya Lahti of San Diego submitted a video of her mare to HorseShow.com‘s online clinic with international dressage judge Axel Steiner.  Entry to this special clinic was free of charge for California Dressage Society (CDS) members who were preparing for the annual championship show, providing a unique opportunity to submit videos of practice tests and receive a real-time voiceover commentary about their ride with expert advice to improve their scores.

“Knowing that such an esteemed judge as Axel Steiner was going to critique this, and as an added bonus it was free, I thought, ‘why not?  I’ll give it a try’,” said Lahti.  “When we got the voiceover commentary back for Carette’s video, it was incredible.  The comments were so ‘right on’ from a judge’s standpoint, and everything he noted was how the score could be improved to a 10.  It was so helpful and a great experience.  You can pay a lot of money to participate in a live clinic, or simply upload a video and get the same kind of expert feedback.  I will absolutely use HorseShow.com again.”

Axel Steiner, an FEI “O” judge who has officiated for national and international events worldwide such as the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, and World Cup Finals, was also pleased with his experience as a guest judge for HorseShow.com, as well as the response from CDS members.  “I heard great feedback from people here at the Championships whose videos I reviewed prior to the show,” Steiner explained.  “I think HorseShow.com is right for the times.  Technology-wise we’re becoming so much more advanced, and I think this is a great way to interact with riders, especially with riders who may not have access to regular help.  Being able to give advice and an evaluation of where a rider and horse are in their training using HorseShow.com‘s online platform is very valuable.”

Steiner was complimentary of HorseShow.com‘s unique voiceover technology for review of video rides.  “The voiceover feature worked very well and was so easy to use, even for a ‘non-techie’ like me,” he said.  “I’m looking forward to doing future video reviews, and learning more about the various features that HorseShow.com is offering.  I think people should think outside the box and embrace the possibilities that technology like this offers.  In this country, we have to broaden our base of riders in the sport, and I think HorseShow.com can be very helpful in this effort, for all levels of riders.”

For more information about HorseShow.com‘s online programs, review sample videos, sign up for a free member profile, and easily upload a video, visit the HorseShow.com website www.horseshow.com.

With Launch of New Online Youth Program

By Yellow Horse Marketing for HorseShow.com

HorseShow.com, the online horse show and clinic network, announces an exciting new addition to their extensive lineup of different breed and discipline activities.  Beginning September 10th, members from any youth club or group anywhere across the country can participate in a revolutionary educational opportunity by submitting videos of their practice performances to receive a real-time voiceover commentary about their rides from an expert judge.  This inaugural Youth Fall Festival show will offer classes for English Equitation and Pleasure; Western Equitation and Pleasure; and Showmanship, all of which will be judged by Karen Homer-Brown, a widely-acclaimed judge who holds 14 licenses in a wide variety of breeds, disciplines, and organizations including the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), Arabians, Morgans, Pintos, Saddle Seat, Western, and Driving.

This new show is available to youth free of charge to help riders assess their readiness for future shows and learn how to fine-tune their skills by receiving expert feedback through revolutionary voiceover commentary as to how they can improve their performances. Riders can choose to share the feedback they receive with other club or group members, so everyone can learn from the experience, thereby providing an opportunity to network with other youth from across the country.  As an added bonus from HorseShow.com, any youth club or group which submits videos from at least five (5) different members will receive a $150 donation to use for future club or group equestrian activities, such as clinics or seminars.

Entering HorseShow.com‘s online shows and clinics is easy.  By visiting the HorseShow.comwebsite, a rider can sign up for a free membership and set up a profile for her horse.  Competitors can then upload a video of their practice ride, filmed from the comfort of their own facility, and enter the show or clinic of their choice, after which an expert judge reviews all video entries.  With HorseShow.com‘s unique online judging format, judges have the luxury of being able to take extra time to review and play back videos, resulting in more thorough scores, comments and feedback than may be possible in a live show.  Riders find out not only how they would do in a real show, but also what specific things they can work on to improve their performances for the next competition.

“I think this is a wonderful opportunity for kids,” said Eleanor Keeler, past leader of the Kimberwickes youth club in upstate New York for more than a decade.  “They can easily take videos of practice rides at home or get together to film each other at a mounted club meeting, and then afterwards review the results and feedback both from the judge and from each other’s rides.  Not only can members learn so much from this to help prepare for live shows, but they can earn money for a club clinic or seminar to further their hands-on education.  Every little bit helps.  If I were still a youth leader, we’d sure be working for this!”

For more information about HorseShow.com‘s new youth program, review sample videos, sign up for a free member profile, and easily upload a video, visit the HorseShow.com website www.horseshow.com.

The excitement is building for our “Faux Diamond” Neil Diamond tribute concert on Saturday, August 21 starting at 7:30 PM.  The concert, showcasing Dr Dave Ramsey’s amazing talent and featuring dancing, wine pouring by Vista Del Rey Vineyards, desserts catered by N2 Events, a dynamite opening act and more will be held at the Sanctuary, 6275 Cerros Pioneros Way, San Miguel 93451.  Donation is only $25 for a night of unforgettable music and fun (close your eyes and you’d swear Neil was there singing to you).  Contact Ramey 805/712-3109 for more information.  Ticket reservations available now (checks payable to HEAVEN CAN WAIT, mailed to P.O. Box 2943, Paso Robles 93447).  Donation will be $30 at the door, so order now.  Remember to include your contact info!
   

It’s not uncommon for horse owners to select hay simply based on what looks “good”, or the recommendations of others, or what’s available at the local feed store. How can you learn what’s really in that hay? Is it going to provide proper nutrition for your horse’s needs? Clair Thunes, PhD, shows you how to take a hay sample to send to a lab for nutritional analysis. In addition to being an independent equine nutritionist, Dr. Thunes is a certified hay sampler with the National Forage Hay Testing Association. In her Summit Equine Nutrition program, she has worked with a wide range of horses from lactating mares to competitive driving horses, and with a variety of physiological problems including insulin resistance and muscle myopathies. Dr. Thunes believes in finding the right balance in the horse’s diet for optimal performance. Contact Dr. Thunes at http://www.summit-equine.com/.

View this high-definition video at http://www.bayequest.info/2minvideo/117.htm.

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Marcly Farms Equestrian Center is holding their first Hunter Jumper Show of the year on April 17, 2011.  We are pleased to have Gary Yettner from Los Angeles as our judge.  A $200 gift certificate to Dover Saddlery will be offered to the high point 4-rider pony club team, along with 4 – $100 jumper classes.  New year end adult and junior high point will also be awarded at the end of the year.

Click on www.marclyfarm.com and follow the link to download the prize list and entry form.

1409 Banneker Place
Nipomo, CA  93444

Kelly  (805)310-2555

Paso Robles

805-467-3411

Is someone you know getting a Kindle or tablet for Christmas? Treat your horsey-and-tech-savvy friends right with a few of TSB’s bestselling books in digital format! The following titles are available in Kindle and ePub (ebooks.com)!

And don’t forget: ALL these titles and MORE are available in print format from the TSB online bookstore (www.horseandriderbooks.com). If you order before midnight on December 16th, you can still get FREE SHIPPING in the US in time for Christmas!

Trafalgar Square Books Titles Available in Digital Format: 

The 7 Deadly Sins of Dressage by Douglas Puterbaugh with Lance Wills

Academic Equitation by General Decarpentry

Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship by Clinton Anderson with Ami Hendrickson

The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging by Anna Jane White-Mullin

Crown Prince (Book One of the Brookmeade Young Riders Series) by Linda Snow McLoon

Crown Prince Challenged (Book Two of the Brookmeade Young Riders Series by Linda Snow McLoon

Dressage for the Not-So-Perfect Horse by Janet Foy with Nancy J. Jones

Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation by Geoff Teall with Ami Hendrickson

Getting in TTouch with Your Horse by Linda Tellington-Jones

Horse Economics by Catherine E. O’Brien, CPA

Horse Profiling by Kerry Thomas with Calvin Carter

How Good Riders Get Good by Denny Emerson

Lessons Well Learned by Clinton Anderson with Melinda Folse

Nature, Nurture and Horses by Paul Belasik

Reflections on Riding and Jumping by William Steinkraus

The Rider’s Guide to Real Collection by Lynn Palm with Stacy Pigott

Riding on the Autism Spectrum by Claudine Pelletier-Milet

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife Horses by Melinda Folse

Taking Up the Reins by Priscilla Endicott

That Winning Feeling! by Jane Savoie

The Ultimate Horseman’s English/Spanish Dictionary for Horsemen by Maria Belknap

The Way to Perfect Horsemanship by Udo Burger

What Horses Say by Anna Clemence Mews & Julie Dicker

Women Are from Venus and So Are Their Horses by Menno Kalmann

Trafalgar Square Books is the leading publisher of equestrian books and DVDs. Check out our holiday specials and gift sets at www.horseandriderbooks.com.

Time to get out on the trails and enjoy the spring wildflowers.

Hazard Horse Camp has 2 sites (Madrone and Oak) for groups up to 50 people and 4 family camp sites for up to 8 people. Montaña de Oro has pit toilets and no hook-ups. All campers must haul out own trash and muck-out stalls. There is water for horses only, campers must bring own potable water. No dogs are allowed on the trails.

Here’s the beautiful video of our horse camp & trails at Montana de Oro that inspired this post:

And a cool map!

Los Osos

805-234-0578

805 481-8154, cell 805-558-8301

449 Aurelia Lane, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Blankets are individually washed. Items returned in 10 days or less.

805-929-3209

Templeton

805-712-0671

Templeton

805-466-7787

TOMORROW, August 25, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.

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For more information email marclyfarms@yahoo.com

Any questions call (805)238-4411 or email at  admin@twcccc.org.

http://www.mothersdayfashionshow.org/

805-239-9260

San Luis Obispo

805-235-5926

805-466-9800

Arroyo Grande

805-540-4484

All disciplines. Youth and amateur riders from 5-55+! Equitation, Show coaching, Summer camps, Safe lesson horses, Professional facility, The Wagner Ranch in Arroyo Grande.

805-451-2757

Combining a horsemanship focus with awareness in balanced riding that is effective for all ages of horse owners and breeds.

Nipomo

805-451-2757

Horse, and pet sitting has complimented my reputable mobile horse training business since 1981. Phone calls returned promptly.

Arroyo Grande

805-481-3758

Paso Robles

805-239-4677

MEET PROFESSIONAL POLO PLAYER

KRISTY OUTHIER ON EQUINEVIP

Houston, TX –  EquineVIP traveled to Texas to film professional polo player, Kristy Outhier, in this month’s episode. Kristy shares advice about what it takes to be a female polo player and why her horses set a healthy standard of excellence.

www.EquineVIP.com covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because “If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”

For more information:

Susan@equineVIP.com

310 953-1745

Christian couple is looking for a small plot of land to relocate our very sweet and adorable mini ponies. We have 11 total. Our dream is to use them to mend the hearts of broken children. We can exchange our labor for your land. We are very honest and hard working. Please call Jesse and Joni at (805)441-4265

Memorabilia and collectibles to also be sold

Tulsa, Okla., June 19, 2012 – The landmark Roy Rogers Ranch, previously owned by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, the duo that captured the hearts of a nation as two of the most popular cowboy and cowgirl entertainers of their generation, will be auctioned on Thursday, July 12 at 6 p.m. PDT by Williams & Williams, the premier brand in real estate auction. The auction includes the horse ranch with numerous equestrian facilities including stables and a half-mile horse track along with a theater, two residences and a bunkhouse. Collectible Roy Rogers’ possessions and memorabilia will also be sold separately at the auction. Bidding will open at $100,000 and interested buyers can bid on site or live from anywhere at auctionnetwork.com.

Framed by picturesque mountains and located in the high desert region northeast of Los Angeles, Rogers and Evans owned and operated the property from 1965 to 1998, using the ranch primarily as a horse training and breeding facility. Today, it’s still filled with collectible possessions and memorabilia. Some of the more notable items include an authentic Wells Fargo buckboard wagon that was used in the movies, a one-man-band instrument Rogers used to entertain guests and a Decker Brother’s 1863 Baby Grand Piano.

The barn was built by Rogers himself and is currently configured for theater style seating to show movies. Many of the tools he used to build the barn are still hanging on the walls today.

“The ranch is still very much as it was when Rogers and Evans owned it with some modern day improvements made including an irrigation and livestock watering system that services 10 pastures, paddocks and various livestock facilities,” said Eric Johnson, Williams & Williams’  Vice President  of Farms, Ranches and Land Sales. “It’s suitable to operate as an equestrian training facility as well as a unique Americana attraction.”

The property contains two residences – a 1,700+/- home, with three bedrooms and bathrooms and a 1,200+/- square foot brick home (original to the ranch when Rogers and Evans purchased it) that has been converted into a museum to showcase Roy Rogers memorabilia including collectible toys, radios, furniture and “Roy Rogers Double R Bar Ranch” branded items. There is also a 1,500+/- square foot bunkhouse which provides a large living/reception area with two carpeted bedrooms and one bath.

The property also boasts a stable with two tack rooms and 15 stalls, most of which are outfitted with watering systems, lighting and feeders. Other equestrian features include a half mile track, with an inner rail irrigation system to condition the track, 10 fenced in pastures, a four horse electrified walker and a 50-foot round pen with metal roof.

This is one of several high-profile auctions for Williams & Williams in June, including an ultimate sport flying property in Rodeo, New Mexico known as the Sky Gypsy Café and former Delta Air Lines President and Chief Operating Officer Hollis Harris’ classic Southern estate and carriage house in Peachtree City, Georgia.

For more details about Williams & Williams’ auction of the Roy Rogers Ranch, visit http://www.williamsauction.com/royrogers. To see the list of memorabilia for sale, visit:http://www.auctionnetwork.com/live-auctions/roy-rogers-memorabilia-and-ranch-auction/207120. People interested in touring the property can attend one of the public open inspections on Sunday, June 24, July 1 and 8 or two hours prior to the auction.

About Williams & Williams:

Williams & Williams® is a worldwide real estate auction leader. The only auction company to combine the proven effectiveness of live, at-the-property auctions with the global reach and convenience of real time, interactive bidding, Williams & Williams’ auction teams sell real estate throughout the United States and abroad. We have a proven performance record for all types of real estate sales including residential, commercial, farms and ranches, and distinctive properties.

Los Osos

805-528-0961

Creston

805-238-9948

San Miguel

805-467-2848

San Luis Obispo

805-544-5227

Paso Robles

805-237-8476

San Luis Obispo

Katie Kopensky

858-705-4203

Nipomo

805-929-5728

Dedicates Blog to Equine Issues

The Good Rider’s Journal was officially launched with the posting of its first article on August 16, 2012,  ”When the Show is Over: Retirement With Dignity.” In this article, Ingrid explores some of the difficulties people must face when retiring their horses, as well as potential solutions for securing a better future for our equine senior citizens.

About Ingrid Kingaard

Ingrid is a commercial and creative writer in San Luis Obispo. She has recently left behind a successful career in the corporate legal field to establish her career as a writer “who can make a difference for animals.” Her writing is dedicated, in part, to a wide range of issues related to the well-being of horses, as well as current trends in dressage throughout San Luis Obispo County. To round out her new career as a writer, Ingrid is working on a novella and several animal related articles for e-publication. She is a founding board member of California Coastal Horse Rescue (CCHR) in Ojai, California, where she continues to be actively engaged in horse rescue and advocacy efforts. Ingrid’s equine companions include a WB/TB cross mare, “Chantilly’s Dance,” and a retired Trakehner gelding, “Irisado.” She trains in Arroyo Grande with Ellen Corob. Ingrid’s blog and most recent article may be viewed at:

The Good Rider’s Journal http://ikingaard.wordpress.com/

For further information and additional professional background, please see her profile on Linkedin:

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ingrid-kingaard/54/63b/565

805-929-5357

Paso Robles

805-239-2279

Templeton

805-434-9790

PARK CLOSED Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

PARK OPEN FOR ALL USERS*

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

9:00 to 5:00 p.m.

*Hiking, Cycling and Horseback riding!

User Fee Update:

The new user access fees will go into effect on November 1, 2010. The daily access fee is $3.00 for adults (16 & up); $1.50 seniors over 62 yrs.; youth 15 yrs and under are free. Single visit group rate is $10 for up to 6 persons at one visit. An annual pass good for one year from purchase and will allow access for up to 6 guests at a time; is for sale at $45.00.

City of Santa Maria residents and owners of businesses located within the City of Santa Maria are entitled to free access to the park. Address verification will be required upon registration at the park’s visitor center. All non-City of Santa Maria residents holding a current access card will be allowed free access for one year from the date the card was originally issued. For additional information on Los Flores Ranch Recreation Open Space call 925-0951 ext. 260 or visit Los Flores Ranch on the City of Santa Maria

website at www.ci.santa-maria.ca.us

From: Susan Tuttle  callsusan411@verizon.net

The council approved on this fee structure for Los Flores Ranch:
The Park will have a fee in place hopefully by September 1st, 2010. The fee will be for all non Santa Maria residents. Anyone who lives in Santa Maria is FREE. All Docents are FREE. Anyone who cannot prove they are Santa Maria resident will have the following fee prices.

Single adult over 16 – $3.
Child under 16- Free
Seniors 62 yrs + – $1.50
Annual Family Pass – $45

This is what the City Council came up with and how the fee structure will go. We are trying to recruit as many docents as possible. If you know anyone who is interested please have them call 925-0951 ext. 985 and leave a message. We will contact them ASAP about the next training. Also, with this new fee we are planning on changing the park hours so that the park is open longer. We are planning on changing the hours to 7:30am – 7:30pm during the longer daylight hours and from 9am to 5:00pm during the winter early darkness days. With this change is when we are planning on adding the new trails as well. So it will happen very soon.

For more information on the park  http://ow.ly/2pP3e

Los Osos

805-528-0559

Nipomo

805-929-0911

Los Padres Trail Riders Tack and Tog Sale
Saturday April 2, 2011
9:30 am -3:30 pm

Earl Warren Showgrounds
Admittance $5
Sellers $30 advance(specify table or floor)
$40 at the door (floor only)
Helpers $4 Chairs $1 each
Sellers agree to the following:
Set up 8:00 am – 9:30 am.
No selling or buying before 9:30 am.
No alcohol or livestock on grounds.
Send check made to LPTR and bottom portion of flyer to:
Los Padres Trail Riders
PO Box 323, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
or drop GOOD condition items for donation at
La Cumbre Feed, 3653 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA.
Questions? Call Barbara 805 455-4113

Pat Parelli talks about the recent Horsemen’s Reunion gathering in Paso Robles.

World’s Smartest Horse Grabs a Guinness

Walnut, California— Lukas (http://www.playingwithlukas.com), the World’s Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) andGuinness World Record Holder (“Most numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute: 19”), has been featured in Caters! Caters news is the United Kingdom’s leading independent photo and news source and is widely recognized as “The oldest and most established press agency specializing in all the big stories and events across the globe.”

THAT’S HORSE SENSE! WORLD’S BRAINIEST HORSE CAN COUNT

By Tammy Hughes

Meet Lukas, a world record-breaking nag, who brings a new meaning to the phrase horse sense. This 19-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred can fetch, sit, rear, and even COUNT on command. Last year Lukas smashed the Guinness world record for the amount of numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute. He managed a whopping 19 right to the delight of devoted owner Karen Murdock.

Karen, from California, adopted Lukas 10 years ago after he was rescued from his owner’s littered backyard. She said, “He was a racehorse but he didn’t win anything so he was given away. He ended up in someone’s back yard, a bag of bones, with no grazing and very little space. He was eventually rescued and I saw him advertised in the local newspaper. I’ve always loved horseback riding and I wanted to be able to jump and compete at shows. From the start I could tell Lukas was intelligent; he figured out that it was much easier to go around the jumps than go over them.”

Her dreams of shows and ribbons dashed, Karen decided not to give up on Lukas and began to train him in obedience. According to Karen, “I was sent to live with a foster family when I was 14, so I’ve got a strong sense of responsibility when it comes to people or animals in my care.” Lukas much preferred obedience training to being ridden and he took to it straight away. Karen states, “His attention span was amazing and I quickly taught him to come, rear and even sit on command.” Then using a method of repetition, she began to teach him to tell the difference between various shapes and even numbers. Karen, who lives with her husband Doug, expressed that her partner and daughter, Angela, are very supportive of her special relationship with Lukas. “I think they love the way we are such close friends. I see Lukas every day and spend a number of hours with him; I couldn’t imagine my life without him.”

San Miguel

805 467-9204

San Luis Obispo

805-544-0488

Harmony

909-241-6334

Nipomo

805-310-2555

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Download  the file to sign up or for more information Clinic[2][1]

Marcly Farms will be hosting another “Jump 4 Fun” on Saturday October 13, 2012, starting at 9 AM. This is a great opportunity to get some good miles on your horse without the stress of the show ring or judges. Each round is $5 and you can enter as many times necessary in order to make this a good experience for both you and your horse. This is also a good opportunity to school before the Hunter Jumper show.

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Hunter Jumper Show 

The last Hunter Jumper show of the year will be on October 21, 2012. Gary Yettner, from Toluca Lake, will be the respective judge.  Marcus will be firing up the grill for his famous BBQ.  All pony clubbers from our region (Camino Real), as well as MidCal and SoCal are encouraged to join as they will get a $10 discount on their final entries.

For more information email marclyfarms@yahoo.com

A Note from Kelly at Marcly Farms

Marcly Farms will be having our first Hunter/Jumper show of the year on April 7, 2013.  We are pleased to have Gary Yettner, from Toluca Lake as our respective judge.  Marcus will be firing up the grill for his famous BBQ.  I want to encourage all pony clubbers from our region (Camino Real), as well as MidCal and SoCal to join us as they will get a $10 discount on their final entries.

From Marcus and Kelly Greene:

“Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 29, 2010, for Marcly Farms Equestrian Center’s summer show.  We are pleased to announce that Gary Yettner will be our visiting judge from Los Angeles.  We are also adding 4 new flat classes and an exciting 4-bar competition with a prize pot of $150.00.  Whether you are competing or spectating, don’t miss out.  Please email any questions you have to Kelly Greene.  You can also visit our website at www.marclyfarm.com to download the prizelist and entry and stay up to date on all of our activities, including Nipomo’s new Mesa Meadows Pony Club.  See you in August, Kelly and Marcus.”

Ranch broke 4 year old mare for sale. Team pens and sorts, and has incredible endurance.  She is registered quarter horse and is easy to work with. Asking $4500.

Bob Marshal treeless saddle. It is a 15″, and super light weight in like new condition.

Call Julie at 305-7136 or email  julhilton@yahoo.com if interested.

Submitted by Beth Wonson

Well-known Colorado based horseman, Mark Rashid (www.MarkRashid.com) led a three-day clinic on High Mountain Road in Arroyo Grande this week.  The clinic held at the ranch of Anita Parra included participants from as far away as British Columbia and others who simply walked their horse across the meadow from the ranch next door. Attendees came with wide a range of challenges and concerns that they hoped would be resolved through three days of one-on-one sessions with Rashid.

Participants included a former competitive equestrian re-learning to ride again after recovering from a broken pelvis suffered in a non-horse related accident.  A teenaged boy and his grandfather worked on calming their skittish, untrusting mare. A 20-year-old Arabian who hadn’t been handled in 18 years and her owner learned effective groundwork. Rashid told observers that had his wife been with him, she would want to take the sweet mare back to Colorado. “Just what we need, another horse”, Rashid joked as he lovingly stroked her neck.

Rashid’s humor, calm manner and easygoing disposition compliment his technique and philosophy for working with horses.  “Considering the Horse” a title of one of Rashid’s books, was a key message point to participants seeking improvement.

Rashid is one of several well-known trainers who travel to the Central Coast each year providing clinics.  The cost to participate in a series of one-on-one sessions over three days was $595.  The cost to audit/observe was $30 per day.

Orcutt

805- 937-1053

221 S Broadway

Tu – Fri 11:30 – 6

Sat 12 – 5

Paso Robles

805-221-5738

San Luis Obispo

805-543-2933

Paso Robles, CA – “First Lady of American Dressage”, Debbie McDonald, has too many accomplishments to mention.  McDonald and the Hanoverian mare, Brentina, began by winning the Individual and Team Gold medals at the 1999 Pan American Games.  In honor of this achievement, Ms. McDonald was named the 1999 Equestrian of the Year by the USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) and the US Olympic Committee (USOC).  Later McDonald become the first American rider to win the Dressage World Cup, win a team silver and team bronze at the 2002 and 2006 World Equestrian Games and team bronze and individual fourth at the Athens Olympics.

Not one to rest of her laurels, Ms. McDonald, was named the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s Developing Dressage Coach, a role designed to identify and cultivate future US Dressage competitors.  Watch Equine VIP’s interview with this amazing woman!

www.EquineVIP.com  covers all disciplines of riding and horses, because

“If It’s About Horses, We Cover It.”

For more information:

Susan@equineVIP.com

310 953-1745

Please join us for a celebration of Don’s life at the Santa Lucia Welsh and Pony Association Open Show  in Atascadero, CA on April 28, 2013.

Arroyo Grande

Morgan Sport & Show Horses for the Competitive Owner and Rider

Breeding Stock for the Quality Morgan Breeder

Family and Pleasure Horses for the Morgan Enthusiast

805-473-2356

Nipomo

805-343-9709

Morro Bay

805-459-8670

San Luis Obispo

Horse Training and Lessons

Reining, cow horse, general horsemanship

(805)801-7166

Atascadero

805-610-0879

Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary
PO Box 14254
SLO, CA 93406
http://www.millersecs.org/

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More information:

http://www.millersecs.org/

call: 805-235-3834

San Luis Obispo

805-235-3834

Huge Multiple Family Garage Sale!

When:  April 2nd Sat, from 8 am-4 pm

Where:  Santa Rosa Park on Santa Rosa St, SLO

Benefits: Quality high priced items at giveaway prices.  Everything from clothes, electronics, cookwear, kids stuff, furniture, household items, tools, horse riding gear and tack, and much more.  Don’t miss this event everything must sell.

Events:  Pony Rides (free to Millers riders), Free Raffle Ticket with purchase, Bake Sale, Free Coffee.

Watch the money thermometer fill up as we meet the following goals for our fundraiser:

1.       Supplemental  feed for Jubilee, Chester, Blackie, Eddie, Bella for 6 month – $1000.00

2.       Vaccinations – for 20 horses – $1000.00

3.        10 Camp Scholarships – $2000.00

4.       Money for college scholarship program offered by Millers – $2000.00

Is your storage unit, garage or house in need of a good cleaning?
Do you want a tax write off for your goods?
Then you can donate your items to Miller’s Garage Sale by dropping your items off or scheduling a pick up.  Help us get donations by telling your friends, family, church group, work team….. about our sale and do not forget to mention they get a tax deductible receipt.

Drop Off days:  between 2-7pm or by appt.  March 12-13th, March 21-27 drop off ends the 27th.

Pick Up days:  between 10 am & 2 pm – March 7th, 14th, 24th

We are also looking for volunteers and baked items for this event.  Tell us if you have big items.

P.S. Note my change in e-mail to Millersorg@yahoo.com

Thank You,
Michele Miller
Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary
PO Box 14254
SLO, CA 93406
www.millersecs.org
805-235-3834

Arroyo Grande

805-474-6937