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Vol. 25 • No. 5
The Mid-South Equine Newsmagazine Since 1992
JANUARY 2015
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In the saddle bronc event at the 2014 Liberty Bowl Rodeo, none of the cowboys were able to ride the required seconds.
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Dressage Academy Wacky Tacky Xmas show.
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The Coyote Run Drill Team,
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Haley Wallace lives every little
girl’s dream of getting a pony for
Christmas. She rides Badger at
Trinity Farms in Lakeland, TN.
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Book nook
Hollywood Hoofbeats: The Fascinating Story of
Horses in Movies and Television
Review by Nancy Brannon
written by Petrine mitchum, daughter of
actor robert mitchum, with audrey Pavia, former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine, this
second, updated edition pays tribute to the
thousands of horses who have “acted” in film
and television since the advent of silent movies.
they profile the many top “stars” of the screen,
many of whom were stallions, as well as their
lesser known “doubles” and the talented trainers who taught them to work at liberty and perform numerous tricks that their roles required.
they begin with the first time a horse was
recorded in a “moving picture.” in 1878 a horse
named abe edgington, pulling a sulky, was
captured in photographs by eadweard muybridge. this moment in history became known
as the “twelve frames that Changed the
world.”
the hay-day (pun intended) of horse actors
was the era of the cowboy westerns, beginning
with silent movies. the singing cowboys, gene
autry and Champion; roy rogers and trigger,
as well as dale evans and Buttermilk; rex
allen and koko were some of the more well
known heroes of film and, later, television.
the authors describe the major stables that
provided horses to the movie industry and the
trainers and stunt riders that made their living
with these moviestar horses. stunt horses were
taught to fall for a living, and famous falling
horses such as Cocaine, Coco, Hot rod, gypsy,
tadpole, and the famous Jerry Brown falling
Horse commanded top salaries befitting star
athletes.
War Horse, starring Joey as the main character, depicts the horrors that horses suffered
during world war i. Bobby luvgren, chosen as
horse master and head trainer for the film, had
The Triple
Crown of
Equine
Education
the second edition of the united states
Pony Clubs manual of Horsemanship is
now available. with a forward by Brian
sabo, this new manual covers material required by the upper levels of Pony Club
and all equestrian activity. the manual enables readers to improve horsemanship
skills and teaches classic techniques in advanced riding.
this latest edition reflects the updated
standards and advances in riding and
equine knowledge from the past 60 years.
it uses susan Harris’ vast familiarity with
instruction and Pony Club principles along
with the help of top horsemen and women
to skillfully pass on the information equestrians need to become the best in their
field. find yourself immersed with insightful diagrams and in-depth information. this manual is a must read for
a daunting task with the film’s
short production schedule of
three months. He oversaw a
crew of fifteen and the multiple horses it took to portray the
lead equine character Joey. director stephen spielberg
worked closely with american
Humane association (aHa)
representative Barbara Carr to
make sure no horses were
harmed during the making of
War Horse. spielberg’s admiration for horses deepened
during the production. “there
were times in the movie where
i wouldn’t even tell the horses
what to do and they’d be reacting in the scene
in ways i couldn’t imagine a horse would be
able to react,” he said.
in Chapter five, many children’s dream
horses are biographed, from National velvet to
Black Beauty, fury, flicka, misty of
Chicoteague, and , of course, the Black stallion.
in documentaries, disney’s The Horse With
The Flying Tail won an academy award for
Best documentary feature film; it tells the true
story of Nautical, a horse trained by the u.s.
equestrian team’s Bertalan de Nemethy and
ridden by Hugh wiley. other documentaries of
note are the series about Cloud, a wild mustang
born in the rocky mountains, filmed by ginger
kathrens and shown on PBs. Her series show
structure of mustang families and the importance of the stallion to the group’s survival.
throughout the eras of filmmaking with
horses, the american Humane association
pushed their concerns for protecting the safety
of horses, including training methods, hours
anyone
involved
in
the
horse industry.
this
third volume covers
the
material
required
at the HB, B, H-a
and
a
levels.
written in
the same
style as the first two manuals, this manual
aids in the completion of the Pony Club
member’s education. it also covers guidance issues useful to district Commissioners. the materials will guide the
reader into advanced horsemanship and
when combined with its predecessors,
round out a solid body of knowledge.
all three volumes, the Basics for Beginners, intermediate Horsemanship, and
the newest, Book 3, advanced Horsemanship, are available through shop Pony
Club: http://shopponyclub.org
worked, and health care, as well as reducing
risks to the equine actors by specific actions required by the plot.
the book includes significant details about
filmmaking and their starring or co-starring
horses. The Horse Whisperer (1998) featured
seventeen Quarter Horses provided by trainers
rex Peterson and Buck Brannaman. in The
Man From Snowy River, it was the horse work
that captivated the movie’s many fans. the
more difficult riding scenes came toward the
end of filming and young actor tom Burlison
(as Jim Craig) honed his riding skills during
production. “i actually did the ‘terrible descent’
after much convincing of the producers,” he
said. “i found great joy working with the horses
and i developed a great bond with the buckskin. i loved him.”
the latest film version of The Lone Ranger
(2013) showcases Johnny depp’s flair for eccentric characters, and his character tonto
brings a quirky comedic element to the film, in
which silver, a sprit Horse, is part of the fun.
CHA
Publishes
Horsemanship Manual
in Spanish
the Certified Horsemanship association (CHa) has published its level one
manual of Horsemanship into spanish.
this 48-page book contains illustrations
by susan Harris and detailed information
on horsemanship safety, parts of the english and western tack, how to walk and
trot/jog and do arena patterns, exercises on
horseback and more. there are a written
exam and arena riding patterns to test your
skills and knowledge.
“this is a great manual for riding instructors to give to their students, for colleges and universities with equine
programs to use, and a good self-guide for
those just getting started with horses,” says
Christy landwehr Chief executive offi-
Cocaine, one of the most popular
stunt horses of his day, crashes through
a clear, candy window in the John
Wayne movie Chisum (1970).
read about the famous chariot scene in Ben
Hur; the horses who portrayed The Great Dan
Patch, standardbred harness racer; Phar lap,
portrayed by towering inferno; the story of
seabiscuit; and thoroughbred, longshot max,
and a Quarter Horse named Copper, two of the
five main horses who portrayed secretariat.
of course, the horses (and a mule) have the
last word. find out how francis the talking
mule and mr. ed “talked.” in the movie Hot to
Trot (1988), Corky randall trained a talking
horse without using the methods used with
francis and mr. ed. randall taught the star
horse, don, to open his mouth and curl his lips
to “speak.”
cer
of
C H a .
“we received a
grant to
translate
it
into
spanish,
as many
of our active states
have
a
l a r g e
latino
population that
was asking for this information, as well as for the
CHa certification clinics we are conducting now in mexico.”
to order, visit the website: http://chaahse.org/store/categories/Books%2C_vid
eos_and_Posters/Books. CHa will be
translating all four of its horsemanship
manuals into spanish in upcoming years,
including information on breeds, disciplines, conformation, jumping, lead
changes, lateral work, trail patterns, etc.
all of these levels are currently available
in english.
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Janet kendrick and kimberly morales
have formed a new horse association in
west tennessee, focused entirely on showing horses “in hand:” the american riderless Horse association. the idea is to
showcase the beauty, talent, and temperament of horses of all breeds solely on the
ground – with no saddle and no rider. the
shows will be similar to what other breed
shows offer in such classes as halter,
showmanship, and horsemanship, but differ in the fact that the preference is to
show the horse as naturally as possible.
Halter classes will be divided by age, and
mares and geldings/stallions categories.
they discourage fake tails and banded
manes, although hoof polish is acceptable.
kendrick and morales de-emphasize
fancy show clothes, although they are welcome; the only truly required rider attire is
a pair of jeans and a nice western shirt.
the judging is on the horse’s manners and
the rider’s handling of the horse. But if
folks like dressing up themselves and their
horses, there are costume classes available, too.
“our main goal is for folks to have a
place to show their horse without having
to spend a fortune on outfits, show equipment, and training. our object is to let
people show their backyard horse for the
love of it, without breaking the bank. we
want to provide opportunities for horse
folks be able to enjoy showing for what it
is meant to be – fun!” kendrick explained.
two spring shows will be held in 2015
in madison and Chester Counties in west
tennessee. Classes will include all Breed
Halter for horses age weanling to 3-yearold and over; weanlings and yearling will
not compete against older mature horses.
draft horses; longe line; offspring (get
of sires and dams); showmanship; freestyle mixed Breeds; in-hand trail; and
driving. if there is enough interest, classes
for “long ears” will be added: classes for
donkeys and mules.
find more information at the website:
www.americanriderlesshorseassociation.com
Haley’s adoptive parents Glenda and Charles Wallace.
Haley Wallace on Badger with her aunt Tiffany
Johnson who organized the Christmas gift event.
Haley, Badger, and Nancy Stephenson, who presented Haley with a “Badger” leather bracelet.
A Pony For
Christmas
her 100% - just ask her pediatrician!” said her dad
Charles wallace. “Put her on a horse and her personality
changes.”
therapeutic riding instructor Jenna mcNair explained
further, “when she first came here she couldn’t read. But
at the barn, around the horses, she learned her letters and
learned to read.”
dr. ragland, her pediatrician, confirmed the progress
that the horses have made in
Haley’s life. He is amazed by
their influence on her
progress.
Haley was adopted by
Charles and glenda wallace
when she was a newborn.
glenda explained all the disadvantages that Haley had as
her life began. “she was
born addicted to cocaine;
also tested positive for benzodiazepine, crystal meth,
and was diagnosed with fetal
alcohol syndrome. as her
birth mother, an illegal drug
user, went into labor, she just
kept taking drugs so she
wouldn’t feel the pain. Haley
never went home with her
birth mother. and Haley didn’t ‘dry out’ until she was six
months old.
“Haley has seizures; she
has developmental delays,
auditory processing disorder
(hearing loss), and a swallowing disorder. when she
has seizures, all the things
she’s learned are ‘erased’ and
she has to learn them all over
again.”
even with all these strikes
Article & photos by Tommy & Nancy Brannon
many little girls dream of getting a pony for Christmas. for 9-year-old Haley wallace, her dream of a getting
a pony for Christmas came true, thanks to the dream factory of memphis, her aunt tiffany Johnson, therapeutic
riding instructor Jenna mcNair, trinity farms, and a host
of others. on december 21, 2014, many friends and family members gathered at trinity farms in lakeland, tN
for afternoon of celebration, as they watched Haley ride
her gift pony, Badger. she even gave a ride to her cousin
asia Johnson, age 3. Haley was all smiles as she reveled
in the warm afternoon sunshine enjoying her new pony.
Badger is a 13-year-old red roan/appaloosa pony, obtained by Poppy doyle, owner of trinity farms, from veterinarian dr. Chara short at equine veterinary associates.
He was brought to trinity farm “on lease” for a while
and Poppy said they really liked him. “He’s super good!”
she said. “He’s a little packer; very gentle, super cute, and
very safe. He can do short stirrup, can take a rank beginner around the ring, or ‘go and do’ with an experienced
rider. we’ve been working on this [the gift pony] for six
months. we brought Badger here in september. Haley had
ridden Bon Bon, our 30-year-old pony and we wanted to
see if Badger would work for her. He’s a ‘no worries’
pony!”
the dream factory of memphis is a mostly volunteer
organization that grants dreams to critically or chronically
ill children. they don’t have to be terminally ill (as is the
case with make a wish foundation), but they do accept
children that are terminally ill. one of their main fundraising events is the ski freeze every January 1st in
downtown memphis on the mississippi. Participants pay
(really?) to water ski in the mississippi river in January.
Haley’s parents couldn’t say enough good things about
the therapeutic riding program at trinity farms and the
difference it has made with Haley. “this year has changed
against her, Haley has discovered a connection with
horses that is almost inexplicable. speaking of Badger,
glenda added, “this horse is healing Haley. riding is
strengthening her legs and back. He is phenomenal for
her!” Haley does her studying sitting by the horses at the
barn. “what she learns this way, she retains. this had
been a miracle for Haley. the last year and a half has really turned her around,” glenda added.
it was obvious that Haley was in “seventh heaven” riding Badger and sharing her happy times with friends and
family. Nancy stephenson gave her a leather bracelet with
Badger’s name inscribed on the nameplate. there was
cake and punch and much celebrating on a warm, sunny
december day. it couldn’t have been better!
equine veterinary associates donated the vaccinations
for Badger. read more about the dream factory at
http://dreamfactoryinc.org/. for therapeutic riding lessons, contact PatH, int’l. certified riding instructor Jenna
mcNair at trinity farm at: 901-867-8682
Mid South
Winter 4-H
Horse Camp
By Matt Horsman, Extension Agent, University of Tennessee Ag Extension,
Williamson County
‘tis the season for camping? you bet it
is! on december 20-22, 2014 eighty
williamson County 4-H Horse Project
members descended upon the williamson
County ag Park in franklin, tN for the
annual winter Horse Camp. members
came with horses and sleeping bags for a
weekend’s worth of fun inside the cozy
confines. the camp offers 4-H kids and
parents the opportunity to try new experiences, meet new friends, and the responsibility of taking care of their animals.
year after year, camp director delana
owen plans experiences for participants
that would not be available without such
an event. opportunities available during
the weekend included: mounted games
demo and clinic; ultimate trail obstacle
Course; roping and showmanship clinics; individual discipline lessons; creative
crafts; Breyer model Horse show; Painting equine/Human musculature on live
models; Chiropractic demonstration by dr.
mark wooten; drill team Clinic, and
much more.
Camp concluded with a coffeehouse
and live entertainment provided by the
amazing templeton thompson, singer of
“when i get that Pony rode,” and husband sam gay.
from equifest to winter Horse Camp,
the williamson County 4-H Horse Project
is always looking for innovative ways to
bring horses and kids together. find more
information about williamson County extension and 4-H activities at:
https://extension.tennessee.edu/williamso
n/Pages/default.aspx
Winter 4-H Horse Camp participants get a riding lesson.
Participants at the Winter 4-H Horse Camp, with singer Templeton Thompson
and her husband Sam Gay in the back.
Ask The Veterinarian
horse health Care
Do you have questions about your horse’s health? The
veterinarians at Full Circle Equine Services – Drs. Kakki
Wright, Sarah Cates, and Ellen Yungmeyer – answer your
questions. Submit your questions to their Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/FullCircleEq. Those that aren’t selected for publication in this feature column will be answered on Facebook.
Pre-purchase
Exams
By Dr. Ellen Yungmeyer
Question: How important are pre-purchase exams
when buying a new horse? What do they entail?
the short answer to this question is: don’t ever skip the
pre-purchase (or pre-lease) exam! owning a horse can be
a big investment in time, money and emotion. unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee.
that’s why it is so important to investigate the horse’s
overall health and condition through a purchase exam
conducted by an equine veterinarian. whether you want
a horse as a family pet, a pleasure mount, a breeding animal, or a high performance athlete, you stand the best
chance of getting one that meets your needs by investing
in a purchase exam.
Purchase examinations may vary, depending on the intended use of the horse and the veterinarian who is doing
the examination. deciding exactly what should be in-
(cartoon compliments of Off Track Thoroughbred
Help blog)
cluded in the purchase examination requires good communication between you and your veterinarian. typically,
a basic exam would include a thorough physical exam of
all the horse’s body systems (eyes, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and careful auscultation of the heart, lungs, and
gi tract), as well as watching the horse move and doing
flexion tests if it is intended for any athletic use. additional tests that may be conducted are bloodwork to
screen for general health, drug testing, examination of the
reproductive tract, and radiographs of the feet and various
joints.
the following guidelines from the american association of equine Practitioners (aaeP) will help ensure a
custom-tailored exam:
• Choose a veterinarian who is familiar with the breed,
sport or use for which the horse is being purchased.
• explain to your veterinarian your expectations and
primary uses for the horse, including short- and long-term
goals (e.g., showing, then breeding).
• ask your veterinarian to outline the procedures that
he or she feels should be included in the exam and why.
• establish the costs for these procedures.
• Be present during the purchase exam. the seller or
agent should also be present.
• discuss with your veterinarian his or her findings in
private.
• don’t be afraid to ask questions or request further information about your veterinarian’s findings in private.
the veterinarian’s job is neither to pass nor fail an animal. rather, it is to provide you with information regarding any existing medical problems and to discuss
those problems with you so that you can make an informed purchase decision. your veterinarian can advise
you about the horse’s current physical condition, but he or
she cannot predict the future. the decision to buy is yours
alone to make. But your equine veterinarian can be a valuable partner in the process of providing you with objective, health-related information.
for more information about pre-purchase or pre-lease
exams, ask your equine veterinarian or contact dr. ellen
yungmeyer at full Circle equine’s facebook page. additional information can be found on the aaeP’s website
www.aaep.org/horseowner.
AAEP information reprinted with permission from the
American Association of Equine Practitioners
Drug Testing in Equine
Pre-Purchase Evaluations
Why Is It Important?
the purpose of a pre-purchase evaluation is to determine if a horse is physically suitable for a buyer’s intended use. Communicating the intended purpose of a horse is critical for the veterinarian to do a thorough and appropriate pre-purchase evaluation.
drugscreening is an important component of the pre-purchase evaluation because it offers additional information pertaining to the ability of the horse to fit the buyer’s needs.
when a horse takes medication that can mask pain (lameness) or injury, or alter behavior or attitude, there is no certain way to assess the horse’s suitability for particular jobs,
thus making the pre-purchase evaluation and the buyer’s evaluation essentially void.
although some buyers do not opt for drug screening, many consider it equally important to the rest of a pre-purchase evaluation, as it helps to ensure that the horse they purchased is the horse they expect it to be.
What is the Purpose of a Drug Test?
drug testing is used for detection of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Nsaids)
and/or sedative/tranquilizer agents, but can also be used to detect anabolic steroids and
analgesic (pain-relieving) agents. the presence of analgesics may mask current or
chronic lameness, while sedatives/tranquilizers are used for behavior modification. the
decision to screen for drugs is at the discretion of the buyer. when making the decision
to test for drugs, buyers should consider the horse’s intended use, the price of the horse,
and any additional information known about the horse’s history.
How Does It Work?
Blood samples (plasma or serum) are most commonly used to screen for drugs as
part of a pre-purchase evaluation. in some instances, however, urine may be required.
the presence of drugs in the sample is detected by elisa (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) or tlC (thin-layer chromatography). elisa identifies substances
in the blood by binding them with specific antibodies that are linked to enzymes. Next,
a substrate is added that will react with the enzyme, typically causing a color change that
will indicate the amount of enzyme bound and thus the presence of a drug. tlC uses a
specialized absorbent plate that will separate different substances as they move across
the plate. the resulting marks will indicate which substances are present.
What Do you Test For?
the presence of Nsaids and behavior-modifying drugs are most commonly evaluated. Nsaids include phenylbutazone (Bute®), flunixin (Banamine®), firocoxib
(equioxx®), celecoxib, deracoxib, meclofenamic acid, ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid
(aspirin®), naproxen, and carprofen. the most commonly tested long-acting tranquillizers are reserpine and fluphenazine. many other drugs can be tested upon request, including acepromazine, xylazine, diazepam, lidocaine, isoxsuprine, etc. Certain labs offer
screening for anabolic steroids upon request, but this often requires submission of a
urine sample. anabolic steroids include stanozolol (winstrol®), methandrostenolone,
boldenone, nandrolone, and testosterone.
How Long Does It Take to Get the Results?
Basic screening for Nsaids is offered in 4-5 days. screening for reserpine and
fluphenazine takes 5-10 days. if time is limited, some labs offer 2-day turnarounds for
an additional charge. screening for anabolic steroids requires about 7 days. the need to
send to outside laboratories may add a few days due to shipping.
Information prepared by:
Page Bouchard, dvm, utvCm Class of 2014 and
José r. Castro, dvm, daBvP-equine, daCvs-la, utvmC - equine surgery.
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By Carla Sommardahl, DVM, PhD, DACVM,
Clinical Associate Professor and Section Head,
Large Animal Medicine,
University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center
Winter Horse Care
What special needs do horses have during winter
months?
water is the most important thing to monitor during
cold weather to make sure horses have access and are
drinking the water. due to the increase in consumption
of dry feed, horses that do not drink enough water are at
a higher risk of impaction or colic. water should be maintained at a temperature between 45-65° f and ice should
be removed daily. if water heaters are used, make sure
they are correctly installed to prevent electrical shock.
How does one care for older horses (or other horses)
who may tend to lose weight as pastures wane?
Horses should be offered 1.5-2% of their body weight
in forage daily (1,000 lb horse will need 15-20 lbs of hay
per day) along with a forage ration balancer to provide
needed vitamins and minerals that the hay may not be
providing. in extreme conditions, feed consumption can
be raised up to 25% more than maintenance. good quality hay produces heat as it is digested, much more so than
concentrate. However, concentrate can be used as a supplement for horses who have trouble maintaining their
body condition or for those who do not have adequate access to shelter. added fat supplements are also a way to
increase calories without having to increase the amount of
concentrate. any changes in concentrate rations must be
done gradually to prevent intestinal upset, which can lead
to health problems.
Do you have
any recommendations for winter
pasture,
such rye grass,
fescue, or other
winter crops?
Here is a website with information
about
winter forages. i
recommend that
horse
owners
contact
their
county extension
agent for advice
on specifics for their area.
http://www.noble.org/ag/pasture/horse-forage/annualwinter-pasture-choices/
Should horse owners feed alfalfa cubes in winter?
What kinds of hay are preferred? Any preferences for
grains/ feeds?
alfalfa hay and alfalfa cubes are fine as part of the diet,
but add this gradually. alfalfa cubes can be very dry and
can cause choke, so soaking in water prior to feeding is
often a good idea. No specific recommendations for hay
type, but should be good quality to provide the calories
and nutrients that are needed. make any changes in the
hay gradually if changing to something different than
what the horse has been eating, especially if switching to
a shorter stem length such as Bermuda grass hay. No
preferences for concentrates, and there are a lot of good
feeds on the market that are all comparable.
Are there particular illnesses/injuries that veterinarians see in winter?
impaction colics are more common in the winter due to
decreased water consumption and increase in dry feed
such as hay. if the horses are inside more, there may be
an increase in respiratory irritants leading to airway inflammation or rao. make sure there is good ventilation
in closed barns.
frozen ground can be dangerous for horses, too, for
falling and injuring themselves just like humans. exercise is important, so make sure where they are turned out
or exercised in safe conditions.
dermatophilus infections (rain rot or scald) in the skin
from wet skin under a winter coat is common, so frequent
inspection of their legs and back is recommended, which
are common areas that we see this type of skin infection.
Stallion ownership and Care
stallion housing can vary greatly depending on the facility constraints and differences in behavior between stallions. generally, stallions should be housed in separate
facilities from mares, especially during the breeding season. they can be stalled next to geldings or other stallions, but require separate turnout in most circumstances.
separate housing also decreases the chance of contracting
infectious diseases brought to the farm from horses that
routinely travel off farm. stalls should be of strong construction and walls to adjoining stalls should be solid to
barn eve heights of 8-10 feet minimum. the stall front
should be solid in height of 4-5 feet from the floor, with
metal bars or study wire mesh extending above to the top
of the stall front. turnouts should be fenced with sturdy
construction and a minimum fence height recommendation of 6 feet or higher to decrease the risk of stallions
challenging the enclosure. double fencing turnouts that
border or contact other horse areas is also recommended,
so stallions have limited physical access to surrounding
horses.
Nutritional needs of stallions will be greater during the
breeding season because most will increase their exercise
voluntarily such as pacing or walking the fences.
TN Equine West
Underway
Article & photos by Nancy Brannon
the 2,400 sq. ft.
building at 12314 Hwy.
64 in eads, tN was
once an auto repair facility and used car lot.
located near the intersection of Hwy 385 and
Hwy 64, this outdated
building is being refurbished and re-designed
to become a state of the
art large animal veterinary clinic.
Dr. McInturff inspects the
tennessee equine
construction.
Hospital (teH), headquartered in thompson’s station, tN is expanding to the memphis area to
serve the horses in west tennessee, as well as those in
middle tennessee. dr. monty mcinturff and his staff and
veterinarians came to eads, tN in mid-december to take
a look at the progress of renovation.
accompanying dr. mcinturff for the tour were dr.
matthew delisle, a partner with teH; dr. Zach Bruggen,
and dr. rilla reese. drs. Bruggen and reese are the main
veterinarians who will work out of this facility, but “all
team members will do work in the memphis area,” said
mcinturff. in addition to her veterinary degree, dr. reese
has a master’s degree in gastric ulcers and is certified in
acupuncture. dr. Bruggen is also a certified chiropractor.
dr. mcinturff began the tour of the facility by answer-
ited. on top of the concrete will be rubber pavers, which
are so comfortable for both people and horses to stand
and walk on. “the stall walls will be reinforced concrete
block, 9-feet tall so that horses will not be able to contact,
or injure, each other,” explained mcinturff.
Just before entering the area for the horses, off the right
of the central hallway will be a complete in-house laboratory and pharmacy. off the left of the central hallway
will be a kitchen and handicapped accessible bathroom
facility, complete with shower.
a new door from the back of the diagnostic and treatDr. Zach Bruggen, Dr. Monty McInturff, Dr. Rilla
ment area will lead to an indoor arena, to be built behind
Reese, Mike Curle, and Dr. Matthew DeLisle.
the outpatient area, where horses can be jogged and
ing the question everyone is asking: why are you exchecked for lameness/soundness.
panding to west tennessee? “it’s all about the horse,”
the signature trademark of teH, a cupola, has already
mcinturff emphasized. “we want to be in the ‘horse conarrived. it was made in maine and will soon be installed
versation’ and give the best services we can to horses
on the building’s roof.
across the state.” Here teH will offer diagnostic services,
the building will have two access and parking areas.
urgent care, and outpatient services. the team in thompon the west side will be the trailer entrance and parking
son’s station will be available “for horses that need the
area. it will have automatic gates to provide a secure area
next level of care” – surgery, mri, scintigraphy, or other
for loading and unloading horses, and will have ample
services. “we will have an ambulance on site, available to
room for turning horse trailers. on the east side will parktransport horses to our surgery facility in thompson’s staing for auto vehicles.
tion as needed,” mcinturff assured. “it’s only 180 miles
“we will have educational programs here, and all vetaway, so there’s no longer any need to travel longer diserinarians in the area will be welcome,” continued mcintances, for example to kentucky, for care that the horse
turff. “we want to partner with them to bring the best
needs.”
medical care possible for horses in this area.”
the basic structure of the building remains intact, but
dr. mcinturff is excited about the expansion and is eathe interior is getting a major re-design, thanks to mike
gerly awaiting the completion of the project. He’s also
Curle and C&C Construction of atoka, tN [www.atokakeen about the newest facet of equine care that his hospicommercialconstruction.com/]. the two large picture
tal is pursuing: stem cell regenerative therapy. “it’s the
windows that flank the front door facing Highway 64 will
next step where medicine is headed and we want to conremain. the front door opens directly to the client receptinue to bring innovative care to the horses.” stem cell retion area. off to the right will be the office and staff area.
generative therapy – progenitor cells that can develop into
the central hallway leads directly to the diagnostic and
many different types of tissue – can coax the body to heal
treatment center in the back, which will include three
itself. New developments are coming along rapidly and
stalls. the concrete base was being poured the day we visare being documented in both human and animal research.
download
a brochure
and registration
form. advance registration by
february
Learn about yourhorse inside and out
10, 2014 is
kNoxville, tenn. – the university
requested
of tennessee College of veterinary medito ensure
cine (utCvm) will host “knowing your
adequate
Horse inside and out” saturday, february
food and
21, 2015. registration begins at 8:30 a.m.,
supplies.
and the conference lasts until 4:25 p.m.
to regthe conference will be held in room a118
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or for more
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informaknoxville, tn. tours of the new equine
tion, visit
Hospital and equine Performance and rehabilitation Center are available immedi- http://www.vet.utk.edu/continuing_ed,
ately following the conference.
email cvmce@utk.edu, or call 865-974the conference is designed for those 7264.
who have owned horses for years or who
One of 28 accredited veterinary colnew to the horse world. speakers for the leges in the United States, the UT College
conference include board-certified faculty of Veterinary Medicine educates students
of the ut department of large animal in the art and science of veterinary mediClinical sciences and ut extension. top- cine and related biomedical sciences, proics include maintaining healthy feet, motes scientific research and enhances
acupuncture, nutrition, emergency care, human and animal well-being.
dentistry, ocular diseases, pasture manThe UT Institute of Agriculture also
agement, stem cells, and behavior.
provides instruction, research and public
the fee for the conference is $40 for the service through the College of Agriculfirst family member and $20 for each ad- tural Sciences and Natural Resources, the
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visit education centers and UT Extension ofhttp://www.vet.utk.edu/continuing_ed to fices in every county in the state.
Conference
for Horse
Owners
MHJA
Holiday
Classic
Taylor Ray with Sharp Dressed Man2014 MHJA Horse Medal Finals winner
and 2014 MHJA Horse Holiday Classic
Medal winner of the new year
By Laurie McRee
10621 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN
the mississippi Hunter Jumper association (mHJa) once again celebrated a new
year in horse showing with its “out with
the old, in with the new” mHJa Holiday
Classic Horse show. it was held december 6 – 7, 2014 at the Canton equine Center in Canton, ms. the show (which is
part of the 2015 show season) features all
the usual mHJa recognized divisions and
concludes the 2014 show year by featuring the 2014 mHJa Horse and Pony
medal finals. special Hunter classes at the
show included the $350 Pony Hunter
Classic, the $350 short/long stirrup Classic, the $1,500 BHf Holiday Classic, and
the mHJa Horse and Pony medals. special Jumper classes included the $500
High Ch/ad 1.15m Jumper Classic and
the $300 Hopeful Pony/low Jumper Classic. Preceding the show on friday, december 5, 2014 was the annual mHJa
awards Banquet.
the friday night banquet welcomed casually dressed exhibitors and their families straight from the schooling ring. the
Hospitality Hour offered delicious hors
d’ouvres, lively drinks for young folk, and
even livelier drinks for adults. as soon as
the spaghetti supper was served, mHJa
President laurie mcree began distributing the awards, which recognize 2014 successes. each table was invited to check
under their seats to see who won one of the
door prizes, which ranged from a handsome copper mail box courtesy of iron innovations to a wool cooler to a rustic bird
feeder donated by tractor supply Co.
a sampling of winners at the show included: olivia walt won the Pre-green
Hunter 2’9”-3’ division on michaela
longstreet’s winter’s song. owner
michaela won the equitation 12-14 division and the Children’s Hunter division on
her winter’s song.
lily rhoden won the short & long
stirrup division on her Quarter Horse
titan, sweeping first in every class. lily
also won the short & long stirrup equitation division and the $350 s/l stirrup
Classic on titan.
taylor ray and sharp dressed man
were winners of both the 2014 mHJa
medal finals and the first offering of the
2015 mHJa Horse medal.
alice mcCraney, riding Cascaval, took
the blue in the BHf Holiday Classic. unfortunately, a dearth of pony entrants resulted in no competitors for the mHJa
Pony medal Classic.
show dates for future mHJa sponsored
shows are the march madness show,
march 21 – 22, 2015 and oktoberfest, october 17-18, 2015. all shows have “r”
rated judges, a full complement of hunter,
jumper and equitation divisions, with a
complimentary lunch on saturday. y’all
come! find more information about ms
Hunter Jumper assn. at: www.mhja.net
full class results are available on our
website: www.midsouthhorsereview.com
hunter/Jumper
(above) Anna Regan Mask and Sweet
Tator - 2014 MHJA Holiday Classic,
Short Stirrup Hunter Classic
(above right) Lily Rhoden and Titan
-2014 MHJA Holiday Classic Short
Stirrup Division
(right) Julia Miller and Honest Abe
2014 MHJA Holiday Classic, Pre Child
Division
Wacky Tacky Xmas Show
the mid-south dressage academy held the an- putting it together,” Nicole said. However, there
nual wacky tacky xmas show on december 13, were jingle bells, as appropriate for the season.
2014. this last schooling show of the year is al- “Hanna also rode [her pony] sneakers in an intro
ways a fun get-together, where riders have the op- B test and i rode Caitlyn’s pony, lexi, in a traintion of dressing in their tackiest “seasonal” ing 1 test. elizabeth always does a fantastic job of
costume for their ride. this year’s show paired hosting these fun shows.”
with a saddle fitting clinic
with Catherine overstreet of
embrace saddle fit. so
folks could come early on
friday, have their saddle
checked and adjusted if need
be, and then enjoy the show
on saturday.
“the show was great!”
said elizabeth Clifton,
owner of mid-south dressage academy. “we had our
largest show yet with 39
rides! we had a really cute
pas de deux with Caitlyn
massey and Hannah Hudson. the weather was beautiful and things just couldn’t
Caitlyn Massey and Hannah Hudson (photo by Nicole Ardito-Ng)
have been better!” CompetiHere is a video link to the elf riders’ test:
tors shared a pot luck lunch in the midst of the full
day of dressage riding.
http://youtu.be/wltb4b8apHo. we believe you’ll
Nicole ardito-Ng took some photos and a video be impressed with the quality and precision of the
of Caitlyn and Hanna doing their pas de deux. “we riding! But your cute meters may peg!
didn’t have any music, but they had so much fun
Certified saddle fitter Catherine overstreet, owner of embrace saddle fit, was
available at the mid-south dressage
academy for saddle fittings for dressage
show attendees and mda clients on december 12, 2014. she had a full day, with
lots of saddle fittings to do.
in her saddle fitting clinics, overstreet
first takes a history of horse and rider,
evaluates their movement, symmetry, and
current saddle; then she does a static saddle fit or a dynamic saddle fit, which includes horse and rider in movement.
overstreet takes into consideration the
rider’s shape, weight, and any particular
needs/wants of the rider. she watches the
horse move under saddle and the rider’s
movement in the saddle. she checks to see
if the rider’s position is correct and balanced in the saddle and if the horse can
move freely and balanced in comfort. she
takes traces of the horse’s back to determine what changes are needed in the saddle.
once it is determined what the saddle
needs, she can re-flock the saddle, replace
billets, adjust the tree, or do whatever else
is needed to make the saddle properly fit
the horse.
find more information at: www.embracesaddlefit.com
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dressage & eventing
FEI Dressage
by Louise Parkes
tinne vilhelmson-silfven steered don auriello to victory in the fourth leg of the reem acra fei world Cup™
dressage 2014/2015 western european league at stockholm in sweden on November 29, 2014. in saturday’s
grand Prix it was Hans Peter minderhoud who came out
on top with glock’s first when posting a personal best
score. in sunday’s freestyle, however, the dutchman had
to settle for runner-up spot while sweden’s minna telde
and santana sealed third spot.
“i’m really pleased,” said six-time olympian vilhelmson-silfven. “He (don auriello) was in over-drive yesterday in the grand Prix because this is our first show
since the world Championships and he was a feeling a bit
too happy! today i was maybe a little bit careful, but anyway i’m delighted with our result!” she said.
Sweden’s Tinne vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello stepping it out in style on their way to victory in the
fourth leg of the Reem Acra FeI World Cup™ Dressage 2014/2015 Western european League series at Stockholm (SWe), November 30, 2014. (photo: FEI/Roland Thunholm)
Hans Peter Minderhoud (NeD) and Glock's Flirt
were second place in the Reem Acra World Cup Dressage Kür.
(photo: Roland ThunholmFEI)
Dujardin and Valegro Set Olympia
Alight with New World Records
by Louise Parkes
great Britain’s Charlotte dujardin and valegro produced a performance close to perfection when winning
the reem acra fei world Cup™ dressage, december
17, 2014 western european league qualifier at olympia
in london (gBr) with yet another world-record-breaking score. they set the previous record at the same venue
12 months ago when posting a mark of 93.975%, but this
evening earned 94.300% for an even more spell-binding
display of harmony between horse and rider. this latest
triumph came just 24 hours after the dynamic duo beat
their own world record in the grand Prix in which the
Netherlands’ edward gal and glock’s undercover had to
settle for runner-up spot.
dujardin admitted that valegro’s performance almost
brought her to tears. “when we were doing the last piaffe/passage i was welling up and i had to say to myself
don’t cry, don’t cry!” she said. “He tries so hard to get it
right; it’s an incredible feeling when you go in there in
front of all those thousands of people and he just wants to
perform and to give you his best.”
“i felt that i got into the music and he got into the
music, and it felt like everything seemed to flow and to fit,
and i hit everything on time,” dujardin said afterwards.
Photos: (top) Charlotte Dujardin and valegro
(bottom) edward Gal riding Glock's undercover
(photos by Kit Houghton)
the crowd thought so too, rising to give the phenomenal
partnership a standing ovation.
ground Jury President, great Britain’s stephen Clarke,
said, “i didn’t honestly think we’d get that feeling again.
in 2009 edward (gal) broke the world record here and it
was the most magical evening i can ever remember; then
Charlotte does it tonight and it’s just out of this world! i
don’t know what it is about this show, but the horses are
incredible here!” he pointed out.
He teased dujardin about her spectacular performance.
“the walk tonight wasn’t quite as relaxed...and there was
9.5 for paces, 10 for harmony, 10 for choreography, 9.5
for difficulty and 10 for the music. Charlotte you’d better
sharpen up a bit!” he said.
the next leg of the series will take place in amsterdam, the Netherlands on saturday January 31, 2015.
Results:
1. valegro (Charlotte dujardin) gBr 94.300
2. glock's undercover (edward gal) Ned 83.550
3. unee BB (Jessica von Bredow-werndl) ger 80.725
4. siro NoP (danielle Heijkoop) Ned 80.325
5. Nip tuck (Carl Hester) gBr 79.925
6. vavourit (soenke rothenberger) ger 77.825
7. Jojo aZ (agnete kirk thinggaard) deN 77.275
8. santana (minna telde) swe 75.650;
9. Painted Black (morgan B mestre) esP 74.725
10. thriller (katja gevers) Ned 72.275
Tennessee Hunt Week
foxhunting
By Gretchen Pelham; photos by Brenda Black
during the first week of december 2014 several of the registered foxhound packs in
tennessee met for four days of foxhunting. the hunt week was hosted and organized by
the Cedar knob Hounds mfH and huntsman, albert menefee iii, with help from the
Hillsboro Hounds mfH orrin ingram and mfH Hill mcCallister. two of the visiting
packs, longreen foxhounds and tennessee valley Hunt, brought their Penn-marydel
hounds to hunt with the Penn-marydels of Cedar knob and crossbred hounds of Hillsboro. mell’s fox Hounds brought its members and staff.
Thursday – two Penn-Marydel packs combined
on the first day, thursday december 4, susan walker, mfH and huntsman of longreen, hunted the pack with ryan Johnsey, professional huntsman of tennessee valley,
and albert menefee. they hunted a combined pack of twenty and a half couple of Pennmarydels from longreen and tennessee valley with Johnny gray, professional huntsman of Hillsboro, acting as a much valuable whipper-in. the morning meet was at the
menefee’s foxview fixture. it was a beautiful, quiet day without much scent.
Friday – three Penn-Marydel packs combined
the scent returned for the afternoon meet, held at marianne Byrd’s barn, on friday
december 5. ryan Johnsey hunted the twenty-three and a half pack of Penn-marydels
from all three packs: tennessee valley, longreen and Cedar knob. the pack hit hard on
a coyote. the run was fast and hard over fields, hills and a wide, shallow creek that
lasted about 45 minutes without another check.
grosvenor merle-smith, mfH to tennessee valley Hunt, was road whipping on Hart
leonard road and got a great view. He could hear the pack roaring towards the road,
but he couldn’t see because of a thick hedge that lined the roadway. He leaned back
against the hedge to wait for a view when the coyote jumped the hedge, right over his
head! He could have reached out and touched its belly as it flew overhead. later, the
coyote was viewed coming out of a covert behind a herd of deer and was soon afterwards
accounted for by the pack in a muddy creek.
Saturday – Hillsboro Hounds crossbred pack
the third day, december 6, was an overcast, very damp morning at emily and Hill
mcCallister’s time out farm. Johnny gray took out twenty and a half couple of his
english and crossbred hounds from the lawn meet. the pack quickly found a coyote, and
in a low trail just below Hill’s impressive barn, the coyote was accounted for. it was a
quick result, less than an hour had passed since the hunt began.
Sunday – all four packs combined
the last morning on the fourth day, december 7, promised to be a legendary day with
59 hounds from all four hunts, Penn-marydel and crossbred alike, all thrown into one
pack. the meet was again at the menefee’s foxview fixture where the first day held
such a quiet hunt. Quiet was not the word to describe this last day! albert carried the
horn for this massive pack, with the other three huntsmen riding with him.
the hounds worked on a coyote for almost an hour without a check, until three more
coyotes were flushed out of the top of another ridge. the massive pack had split into
four groups, with each group containing hounds from all four hunts. Here is where the
day turned into a scavenger’s hunt, with each huntsmen looking for his hounds scattered in all the corners of the two counties covering the entire hunt country. staff was
sent out in all directions, some hitching rides in passing trucks, to collect the hounds a
few couple at a time.
this was the first time that all these packs had come together for a joint meet. it was
also the first time for some of the packs to be hunted jointly with hounds from other
hunts. remarkably, all in all the week was a resounding success on all points. the
menefees of Cedar knob did a phenomenal job of organizing and orchestrating such a
busy schedule of hunting. many participants decided that this week of hunting the packs
from tennessee all together should be repeated.
Albert Menefee, Susan Walker, Ryan Johnsey, and Johnny Gray on Sunday with
the combined pack (Photo © Gretchen Pelham, MFH TN Valley Hunt)
About the photographer: Brenda Black has a tremendous love of all animals. she
showed hunter jumpers and fox hunted for many years. she has also competed with her
welsh Corgis and australian shepherds in sheep herding and agility. Photography is a
new found interest and Brenda has been photographing her pets, fox hunts, shooting
sports and anything that aligns with her love of outdoors, family and friends. Brenda resides in Nashville, tN with her aussie Huck and kitty ethyl.
USPC 2015
Foxhunting
International
Exchange
from time to time us Pony Clubs or
another Pony Club country will host an international exchange for foxhunting.
these exchanges are a wonderful opportunity for Pony Club members to meet
other young people from across the globe
that share their passion for horses and riding. and an amazing chance to hunt in
some truly spectacular countrysides!
to qualify for the usPC foxhunting in-
ternational exchange, the applicant must
be between 16 and 25 years of age on January 1, 2015, with a minimum certification of C-3 at time of application. the
applicant must be hunting with first (jumping) field.
international teams consist of four participants and a chaperone. the selection
Panel determines the teams using information in the applications and recommendations. the selection Panel will consider
a candidate’s ambassadorial attributes as
well as teamwork abilities, hunting experience and riding skill, both in Pony Club
and in the hunt field.
international teams will join teams from
the u.s., england and ireland for 9 days
of hunting and sightseeing in the lexington, kentucky, area. the exchange will
run october 22-31, 2015.
for further information, contact wayne
Quarles at activities@ponyclub.org
find applications at: http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=foxhunting
stallions showcase
A Dream Remembered • 2004 AQHA Chestnut stallion
Invest N Color • 1994 AQHA Palomino stallion
Congress Reserve Champion
standing at Pearson Show Horses • Pleasant Plains, AR
owned by young Quarter Horses, Bethel Springs, TN
standing at Pearson Show Horses
onassis, FHANA Friesian Stallion
I’m Pride’s Copyright HFJ
Approved Bronze elite FSA & Blue Preferred AWS Stallion.
owned by Dana Shah Bishop, Blues City Warmbloods
Sired by escort Spotted Chance out of I'm Pride's Cameo
owned by Heather Johnson
Antojo de La Z • 2010 Bay Paso Fino stallion
Sun Doctor • 2009 AQHA stallion
Reserve 3 year old Performance Stallion at Nationals
owned by Linda and Tommy Branstetter
by Mr Sun o Lena x Docs Sparta
owned by Skip Swanner, Triple 3 Ranch • www.3eranch.com
Tuff Chance Leo, AQHA Golden Buckskin
Bred for roping and speed events
owned by Diamond H Ranch, Mt. Juliet, TN • Tuffchanceleo.com
fafnir
friesian stallion
standing in
middleton, tN.
16h, imported from
the Netherlands
13-year-old
owned by
vicki Peffers
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Buckskin Stallion - 15.1 - 1200 lbs.
90% Color Producer of Buckskins, Palominos & Duns
DOC BAR & POCO BUENO
el valeroso de LM, Paso Fino stallion
National Champion Performance colt in open and amateur
PFHA High Point Performance colt as a 4-year-old
owned by Norman and Debbie Timbs • Shady Creek Ranch
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owned by Charles and Sharon Lott • Lott Quarter Horses
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Owners: Charles
& Sharon Lott
10391 St. Rt. 152 W. ~ Humboldt, TN 38343
Phone: 731-414-5796
Stallion and Semen Management
By Lew Strickland DVM, MS, DACT
the two main options for breeding your mare involve natural mating or artificial insemination. Natural mating includes hand breeding and pasture breeding; while artificial insemination includes using fresh, cooled semen or frozen semen. the following tables are a
quick reference regarding the advantages and disadvantages of breeding options:
Table 1. Advantages & disadvantages of natural mating
Advantages
•Natural breeding process; the mare and
stallion know when the time is right to
breed
•Quick procedure
•easy with good animals & good handlers
Disadvantages
•more risk of spreading disease
•may need to transport mare to stallion
•increased risk of injury to the mare and
stallion
Table 2: Advantages/disadvantages of artificial insemination
Advantages
•limits the spread of disease
•reduces risk of injury to the stallion and
mare
•reduces the need to transport your mare
•one stallion can breed more mares with a
single ejaculate and over an entire breeding
season
•more people have access to semen from
top-performing stallions
•allows evaluation of stallion semen prior
to insemnation
Disadvantages
•more technically complex, which increases the chance for human error
•semen may be lost in transport
•Not all breed associations accept this type
of breeding
•increased risk of human injury, particularly during the semen collection process
if artificial insemination is preferred, the next choice is whether to use fresh, cooled semen
or frozen semen. fresh, cooled semen and frozen semen share many advantages and disadvantages, but there are some additional disadvantages that must be considered when using
frozen semen:
1. Pregnancy rates are generally reduced when using frozen semen.
2. frozen semen is more likely to cause persistent mating induced endometritis.
3. Not all stallion semen “freezes” well; therefore only use frozen semen with acceptable
post-thaw semen quality.
4.timing of ovulation relative to breeding is even more critical (shorter time window)
with frozen semen than with fresh, cooled semen. Breeding within this narrow time frame
requires more intense reproductive management with repeated rectal palpations.
the main advantage of using frozen semen rather than fresh, cooled semen is the fact that
there is no need to coordinate the mare’s ovulation with the stallion’s collection days. instead,
frozen semen is stored in liquid nitrogen tanks to have available as soon as the mare is ready.
Preparation for Breeding Season
Stallion body condition
treat stallions as if they are an athlete during breeding season, even if their only job is to
cover mares. feed your stallion to maintain ideal body weight and condition to support the
demands of breeding performance. Nutrition has a significant impact on stallion fertility,
with energy derived from fat as a significant contributor. use good nutritional plans and exercise to keep stallions in optimal breeding condition. it is recommended to feed stallions a
commercial feed with appropriate levels of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to maintain
ideal body condition during breeding season. work with your veterinarian and/or an equine
nutritionist to design a tailor-made feeding program to keep your stallion in top shape.
Stallion biosecurity
Protect your stallion from infectious disease through farm management practices prebreeding vaccination protocols. there are several infectious diseases that can result in an elevation of body temperature. any body temperature above 102°f can damage sperm cells at
all levels of maturity, and it takes up to 60 days for the stallion to produce new, mature sperm
cells which is required for return to his former fertility level. work with your veterinarian to
develop a vaccination protocol that is protective against these diseases in your area. management of your stallion to reduce their risk of contracting fever-causing diseases includes:
• optimizing immunity through vaccination, nutrition, and proper deworming
• limiting exposure to infectious organisms with biosecurity measures such as quarantine
periods, frequent monitoring of temperature and vital signs for early disease detection, separate housing, and a diligent hygiene regimen for all handlers in contact with the stallion
Proper health care and management is key to your breeding season and having healthy
foals in your pasture. work closely with your veterinarian and extension personnel to develop a program that fits your operation. if you have any further questions please feel free
to contact me at 865-974-3538, lstrick5@utk.edu
lew strickland dvm, ms, daCt
extension veterinarian, university of tennessee department of animal science
large animal Clinic science
College of veterinary medicine
Rollingwoods Cookie Thief
LIL TRuMP CAT
AQHA Chestnut Roan Stallion
NCHA Money earner
FeRReLL Performance Horses & Border Collies
2000 Section B Welsh stallion
WPCSA Lifetime awards include The order of the
Dragon. owned by Rollingwoods Farm - Dr. Ruth
Wilburn, Joanna Wilburn and Sally Ross Davis
Mr Double Straw Dude
WTQHA High Point Halter Stallion
Booth Quarter Horses
www.boothquarterhorses.com
RRF Livin Legend
RMHA, KMSHA, uMH
Rocky Mountain Stallion (gaited horse)
Triple registered, homozygous silver
evolution Farm • Corbin, Ky
on facebook: RRF-Livin-Legend
Tator, AQHA Foundation Buckskin
Poco Bueno Breeding • Cow Bred or
Performance Cross • Color Producer
owned by Ken ellis
Nashoba Harbortown Drive
Nashoba Carriage association held their annual Harbortown drive, with carriages
and horses all decorated in their “holiday best,” on december 7, 2014. enjoy some photos from the drive along the mississippi river. “Here’s looking at you, kid!”
driving
FEI World Cup™ Driving:
Exell Scores a Second
Success in Stockholm
By Cindy Timmer
reigning fei world Cup™ and world champion Boyd exell (aus) won the third leg
of the fei world Cup™ driving, held in stockholm (swe) November 28-30, 2014,
leaving home driver fredrik Persson and young Belgian glenn geerts behind.
the new friends arena in stockholm was packed with enthusiastic equestrian fans.
it was the first time that the sweden international Horse show, previously known as
the stockholm international Horse show, took place in this multifunctional arena located
just outside of sweden’s capital city.
international course designer dan Henriksson (swe) had built a challenging course
in the arena, which is much bigger compared to the globen one where the show was held
previously. this resulted in a longer course featuring three marathon type obstacles, the
regular cones, and a bridge where fireworks went off as the drivers crossed it.
Boyd exell crossing the bridge as fireworks go off.
(Photo: Rolland Thunholm/FEI)
Exell Scores Third Win of the Season in Switzerland
By Cindy Timmer
Results:
1. Boyd exell (aus) 289,57
2. Jérôme voutaz (sui) 307,51
3. Christoph sandmann (ger) 326,38
4. József dobrovitz (HuN) 160,19
5. georg von stein (ger) 165,86
6. werner ulrich (sui) 174,35
7. Cyril maret (sui) 177,88
8. Benjamin aillaud (fra) 187,04
reigning world and fei world Cup™driving champion Boyd exell (aus) won his third consecutive series
event of the season in geneva (sui) december 14, 2014.
exell drove to victory an alternative team of horses in the
Palexpo arena, ahead of the very strong wildcard driver
Jérôme voutaz (sui) and Christoph sandmann (ger).
Home driver Jérôme voutaz drove an efficient first
round and was seven seconds faster than exell in the first
competition on friday, december 12. in the second competition on sunday, december 14, the australian top
driver was four seconds faster than voutaz. this put
him in the lead before the winning round for which
Christoph sandmann had qualified as well. sandmann took every risk he could, but had three knockdowns, which put him in third place.
Boyd exell started off fast, but had a ball down in
the first half of the course, designed by dutch level
4 course designer Johan Jacobs. exell, however,
pushed his new team towards a record time, securing
his third consecutive fei world Cup™ driving win
of the season and his seventh in geneva.
exell was successful in stuttgart (ger) and
stockholm (swe) this season and will compete with
a wildcard in london olympia (gBr).
Jérôme voutaz SuI takes second place
(Photo: Karl-Heinz Frieler/FEI)
Boyd exell AuS wins the Geneva leg of the series
(Photo: Karl-Heinz Frieler/FEI)
training & performance
An Eventer In King George’s Court:
A Clinic with The Master - George Morris
By Erika Adams and
Katherine McDonough
we’ve all heard the rumors. “drop
your stirrups.” “drop your fork.” “get off
your horse and go home.” Public humiliation. No bright colors. supple, polished
tack. shirt tucked in. shiny spurs. eyes
straight ahead. Hunter/Jumpers rule;
eventers drool. sir, yes sir. when my
friend lisha marshall surprised me with a
confirmed spot in a three-day clinic with
“the master” at the american trakehner
association (ata) Convention at majestic
farm in Batavia, ohio, i expressed my excitement. But when i got off of the phone,
i promptly sat in a corner, began rocking
back and forth muttering things like “supple leather” and “new hairnet and pearls”
and “i need to lose 10 pounds in the next
two weeks” and “i’m an eventer, what is
she thinking? i’m an eventer! He’s going
to chew me up and spit me out!”
as the clinic drew nearer, my stomach
ulcer grew larger. turns out, losing those
10 pounds wasn’t going to be that hard!
any time someone asked me about the
clinic, i would dry heave nerves and cry.
why was this happening to me? what did
i do to deserve this? george morris hates
eventers. and i’ll be riding a pinto mare,
not a plain bay! But there was no turning
back. my horse rainbow sky and i were
going.
my anxiety came to a head as i was
about to mount for my first lesson. i suddenly realized that the whip i brought was
my solid and sturdy, but blue cross-country whip. it wasn’t black. it wasn’t
brown. it was blue! But i knew that
going in without spurs and a whip was a
serious offense. so going in with a blue
whip was better than going in without one
at all. i took my chances and headed to the
ring as polished and poised as possible.
shirt tucked in. No bright colors. eyes
straight ahead.
“the master” had my fellow riders and
me do a short, basic walk, trot, canter
warm-up on the flat. it wasn’t ten minutes
before he called my pinto mare and me
into the center of the ring. How have i
screwed this up already?! He told me to
get off so that he could get on sky. sir, yes
sir. as i was getting off, “the master”
shared a memory of his childhood with
me. the first horse he ever loved was a
pinto mare. this glimpse into the man’s
humanity loosened the knot in my stomach ever so slightly. as we continued adjusting the tack, i hid my blue whip
behind my back. i can’t give the master
a blue whip. He’ll forget that he loves
pinto mares. adjustments made, he turned
to me with a sharp expression holding out
his hand, expectantly. a blue whip is bet-
ter than no whip. feeling the knot tighten
again, i handed my whip to him. He
looked at it, turned around to the audience,
held it up, and proclaimed, “Now tHis is
a whip!” from that point on, i knew that i
had been looking at this opportunity from
the wrong perspective. i looked around at
the other riders in my group – hunters,
jumpers, fellow eventers. it wasn’t at all
about the superficial things that petrified
me about the clinic. it wasn’t about this
grouchy, mean, old man saying ugly things
to you for sport. it was about the importance of the counter canter. it was about
how neatness counts. it was about horsemanship. it was about learning from a living legend. good and Bad.
within a space about the size of a standard dressage arena, george morris created interesting exercises that kept the
seven riders in my group challenged and
at attention. He emphasized position, such
as the importance of the placement of your
foot in the stirrup to allow for a secure leg.
He explained that the reason for having a
straight line from your elbow to the bit is
not just for a pretty profile picture. But
that it is instrumental for correct connection. He reminded me why riding without
stirrups is not a punishment, but rather,
vital in the strengthening and conditioning
of the rider’s seat, leg, and balance. He
demonstrated how more time spent
strengthening the counter canter leads to a
stronger canter. and how a good, clean
lead change is necessary for the balance of
a canter through a course (guilty). Not
only did he tell us these things, but the
man demonstrated them. He rode at least
two horses in each lesson he taught, showing us that the bar he set was indeed attainable. and not only was it attainable,
he improved every horse he sat on, including sky.
at the end of the third day, the amount
of improvement i felt on sky was remarkable. sky is an efficient jumper. she does
exactly what she needs to do to get the job
done. But in doing that she compromises
her body to be efficient. after george
morris got ahold of her, she started jumping with more power and was straighter
and rounder. and this revelation was not
limited to just me. every rider in my group
walked away with a stronger position on a
horse with a more refined jump than when
they began.
yes, george morris has a reputation for
being a fanatic disciplinarian when it
comes to appearance, tack, and position.
But having spent three days with him, i
have to say, he’s not entirely out of line.
yes, he very clearly calls you out when
you’re wrong. But the thing is, he’s rarely
wrong about it. and, the thing that nobody
talks about is, that when you’re right, he is
George
Morris Horse
Mastership
George Morris (photo courtesy of
Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com)
quick to point that out and praise you for
your job well done. and while i don’t
think a bright pink polo shirt is going to
make or break your career, i agree that
neatness counts (i’m polishing my spurs
as i type). and perhaps the most important concept i came away with after this
experience is that his principles transcend
all jumping disciplines. it doesn’t matter
if you’re cantering into a combination on
cross-country, heading into a jump off, or
gearing up for the maclay. the way you
jump a horse is the way you jump a horse.
while the disciplines are different, the fundamentals aren’t. spoiler alert: george
morris knows his stuff.
special thanks to majestic farm for
hosting the ata Convention. thank you
to lisha marshall for providing me with
this once in a lifetime opportunity. and
thank you to george morris: thank you for
the criticisms and thank you for the praise.
P.s. He didn’t call anyone fat.
About George Morris: legendary
horseman and former u.s. show Jumping
Chef d'equipe george morris is considered a “founding father” of Hunt seat equitation. He won the asPCa maclay
Horsemanship finals and aHsa Hunt
seat equitation medal at madison square
garden at age 14, the youngest rider to do
so. He represented the united states in
many international competitions as both a
rider and coach. in 1959 his team won the
gold medal in the Pan american games,
and he won a team silver medal at the
1960 rome olympics. morris rode on
eight winning Nations Cup teams between
1958 and 1960 and his students medaled
in the 1984, 1992, 1996, and 2004
olympic games.
the 2014 american trakehner association celebrated it’s 40th anniversary at the
2014 annual meeting in Batavia, ohio.
the united states equestrian federation (usef) has announced the riders and
schedule for the 2015 george H. morris
Horsemastership training session, presented by the usHJa. in its ninth year, the
prestigious clinic returns to the Palm
Beach international equestrian Center in
wellington, fl, on december 29, 2014January 3, 2015.
the following 12 riders will participate
in the five-day training session, which is
sponsored by adequan, Zoetis, Practical
Horseman, toklat, ariat, and equestrian
sport Productions:
wilton Porter (NaJyrC- 2014 usHJa
North american young rider individual
show Jumping Champion)
lucas Porter (NaJyrC- 2014 usHJa
North american Junior individual show
Jumping Champion)
geoffrey Hesslink (2014 Platinum Performance/usef show Jumping talent
search finals-east Champion)
sydney Hutchins (2014 Platinum Performance/usef show Jumping talent
search finals-west Champion)
Carly williams (2014 usHJa emerging athlete Program presented by dover
saddlery winner)
Cody wooten (2014 usHJa emerging
athlete Program presented by dover saddlery finalist)
Bowers Cone (wild Card selection)
mitch endicott (wild Card selection)
Jennifer gates (wild Card selection)
sophie simpson (wild Card selection)
spencer smith (wild Card selection)
Hannah von Heidegger (wild Card selection)
a full schedule for the training session
can be found at:
http://usefnetwork.s3.amazonaws.com/
pdfs/00/00/00/13/91/2015+auditor+schedule.pdf
the usefNetwork.com presented by
smartpak will host wall-to-wall coverage
from the george H. morris Horsemastership training session presented by the
usHJa. the public is also welcome to
audit all mounted sessions at no charge.
for additional information about the
2015 george H. morris Horsemastership
training session presented by the usHJa,
contact
amy
serridge
at
aserridge@usef.org.
Congratulations Bowers Cone!
Cowboys & Cowgirls
(left) Mickie Allred watches her son,
Clifton Allred, (above) in bull riding event
(Mickie Allred photo by Tom Brannon)
unbalancing act for the cowboy to ride.
But one cowboy, Brandon davis, did
make the 8 second ride to score 84 well
earned points for his work. reece Cates
scored a close second, with 83 points for
his ride.
by Nancy & Tommy Brannon
two cowgirls in the evening’s barrel
the 27th annual liberty Bowl Profes- racing event had times in the 14 second
sional rodeo, held in conjunction with the range to earn top spots on the leader board.
56th annual liberty Bowl, attracted a huge kindyl scruggs had a time of 14.740, folcrowd that filled the show Place arena in lowed closely by d J Crenshaw with
memphis, tN, saturday night december 14.742. the final two barrel racers were
27, 2014. fans of all sizes and ages turned sisters, the last a 10-year-old, who were
out to watch the exciting action of tie- tough enough to compete with the best of
down roping, steer wrestling, bareback them.
bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, team
in the team roping, Jake weddle and
roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. alina Josh Canant earned the top spot (5.0), with
Bonacquista, 2014 mid-south rodeo Chris Chandler and land mitchell a very
Queen led the grand entry for the start of close second (5.3). Chad masters, paired
the rodeo. memphis area ford dealers with sam smith and with kC Jones, tied
sponsored the event.
for third places (5.6). dalton turner and
the rodeo stock, supplied by universal Jeri rhine were a close fourth (5.7), and
rodeos, llC, was tough on this year’s turner, paired with Cooper Bruce,
competitors. No cowboys made the time rounded out fifth (6.8).
in the saddle bronc riding. and paramedics
in Bareback riding, Zach lomax earned
had to be brought to the arena twice during the top spot with 77.5 points, followed in
the bull riding for downed cowboys. the second by Cody mounts (76.5). in steer
aggressive bulls weren’t content just to wrestling, it was Jordan thrasher in first
throw their riders and have their job done. (3.2) with Cameron fennell in second
they went after the cowboys and rodeo (4.1). thrasher was also tied for first in tie
clowns alike after dumping their riders. down roping with mitch rinehart, both
one bull even kicked down the exit/en- with a score of 9.4. Clark adcock, J C
trance gates to the arena, something the duncan, and John toole finished in a
announcer said he had only seen happen three-way tie for second (11.6).
once before. most of the bulls were spinmid-way through the events, 2014 miss
ning while bucking, a difficult two-way
Liberty Bowl
Rodeo
universal Rodeos, LLC provided some tough riding bulls and broncs for the 2014
Liberty Bowl Rodeo (bull riding photos by Nancy Brannon)
autoZone liberty Bowl, kathryn ellis,
was escorted around the arena in a new
ford pickup truck. rodeo clown dusty
meyers hosted the “Buckaroo Boot race,”
congratulating the winner Paul marek with
a $100 gift card. the Coyote run drill
team wowed the crowd with their flagcarrying, precision movements.
throughout the rodeo dusty meyers
entertained the audience with his wisecracking, silly jokes, and even a rap song
about a rodeo clown. while the weather
outside was a steady, misting rain, inside
the enthusiastic audience clapped,
shouted, and thoroughly enjoyed the professional rodeo action.
see more photos on page 39, on our
website, and on our facebook page.
Kathryn ellis, 2014 Miss AutoZone
Liberty Bowl
JR Sullivan
Lucky Dog
Barrel Races
Culminating the 2014 lucky dog barrel racing series, which began in march,
was the memphis, tennessee Barrel race
at the show Place arena, december 5-7,
2014. for the eight-show series, Nicole
love is the top money winner and winner
of the Cm 2-Horse trailer, the martin
Crown C saddle and other prizes. shelby
duckett was
the second
highest
money winner, also taking home the
red Bluff
t r o p h y
buckle and
other prizes.
the last
few shows
were a close
race between
Jr sullivan
and Nicole
Kindyl Scruggs
love as to
who would be the top series winner.
Nicole led for a while, then in November,
Jr took the lead. Nicole once again was a
big winner in memphis, but it came down
to the last races on sunday in memphis to
know who the champion would be. the
2014 1d final winner was Jr sullivan,
taking home a martin saddle and a jacket.
the 2d races were close, too, as mother
kim matthews and her two daughters
Jaylie and taycie battled for the top spot.
in the end, mother kim was the top 2d
winner, taking the martin saddle and a
jacket. daughter Jaylie was second, earning a jacket and the red Bluff buckle.
daughter taycie tied for third with Julie
Burnett. all in all, the matthews barrel
racing family earned great success in the
lucky dog series!
kim matthews and her daughters have
been barrel racing “practically all our
lives,” said kim. kim is originally from
Caruthersville, missouri and is the daughter of horse trainer Jimmy leek and his
wife Betty. Her 13-year-old daughter
Nicole Love
Jaylie and 11-year-old daughter taycie
started riding when they were 5 and 3
years old, respectively. kim bought a very
nice mare this april and started barrel racing her in may at the fort smith show. she
is 5-year-old futurity mare, a lil drop of
Candy, and was trained by molly montgomery. taycie competed on two horses:
guys streakin angel and firewater Pistol,
whom she shares with sister Jaylie. Jaylie
competes on her grandmother Betty
leek’s horse, the american drifter, a 15year-old gelding “we pulled out of the pasture,” said kim.
Jaylie also competes on He loves
Cash and moon’s
lil Hotrodder.
youth
High
money winners:
taycie matthews
topped the list,
taking home the
top prize and the
buckle. Jr sullivan was a close
second, with ashley Brooks coming in third.
adult
High
money winners:
first was grant Patterson, with katie
Brown second and Hailey Pettigo third.
overall High money winner was
Nicole love, with kindyl scruggs second
and katie Brown third.
total Payout for the weekend was
$64,656.85. full results of the weekend’s
races are available at: www.luckydograces.com
the 2015 series begins in texarkana,
ar at the four states fairgrounds, march
6-8, 2015.
Photos courtesy of fessler Photography. see more at www.fesslerphotography.net. About Fessler Photography:
starting their 19th year of action photography, Jim and Carrier fessler specialize
in barrel racing. they love to travel and
Carrie competes at most of the shows. Jim
is retired from heavy construction and now
drives a school bus and farms. Carrie
keeps the photos rolling out day after day.
Both are very thankful to work at what
they love to do!
RSNC State Finals at East
Fork Ranch
Article & photos by Nancy Brannon
Just before Christmas, the ranch sorting tennessee state finals were held at
east fork ranch in saulsbury, tN on december 20, 2014. michael and daphne
grose have been hosting ranch sorting
National Championships (rsNC) sanctioned ranch sorting events at their saulsbury ranch all fall, and this show marked
the culmination of the year’s competitions.
this show offered the #10 Beginner
ranch Handicap, the #5 Handicap, the #9
Handicap sadie Hawkins, the #7 Handicap, and the #10 masters Handicap. in addition, there was a special “Cinch to win”
class for all levels.
to qualify, riders must have attended
five tennessee shows and are in the top 20
in each division to be eligible for awards at
the state finals. Prizes for each division
were: first place, a trophy buckle and
plaque; second place, a skyline silversmith head stall and plaque; third place,
dennis moreland spurs and plaque; fourth
place, a team equine saddle pad and
plaque; fifth place, iconoclast boots and
plaque. in the “Cinch to win” class, the
winning team received a certificate for a
free pair of Cinch/Cruel girl jeans or shirt.
ranch sorting in the New year resumes
January 10 and 24, 2015 at east fork
ranch. for information, call daphne
grose at 901-491-6156 or email: eastforkranch@hotmail.com.
Winners at the State Finals:
Beginner
1st-sammy tippler
2nd-Heath delaney
3rd-Patti Barber
4th-lane marcum
rookie
1st-Chelsie mckelvey
2nd-eddie stewart
3rd-Pam scott
4th-greg scott
5th-ken Clark
Novice
1st-Jake mckelvey
2nd-michael grose
3rd-ricky Barnhart
4th-daphne grose
5th-Johnny white
amateur
1st-Bo wells
2nd-david rainey
3rd-erin Baker
masters
1st-ricky Barnhart
2nd-david rainey
3rd-eddie stewart
4th-daphne grose
5th-Pam scott
Greener pastures
UT Extension Schedules
2015 Irrigation Conference
by Becky Muller, County Director, UT
Extension-Tipton County
dyersBurg, tenn. - Producers can
pick up valuable information on irrigation
systems at the west tennessee irrigation
Conference on wednesday, January 28,
2015. the event is sponsored by university of tennessee extension.
for 2015 the conference is moving to
the dyer County fairgrounds, located on
James rice drive in dyersburg, tenn. the
event will include multiple presentations
as well as an industry-sponsored trade
show featuring new products and technologies.
on the agenda for
the 2015 conference
are presentations on
aquifers, irrigation
sustainability and
furrow
irrigation.
the conference will
also include two
breakout sessions;
one for row crop producers and one for
those working in the
vegetable and horticulture industries.
stefan maupin, with tennessee farm Bureau, will wrap up the conference with an
update on state water regulations.
this free conference will begin at 7
a.m. with registration, coffee and refreshments. the program will conclude with a
complimentary lunch.
for more information on the west tennessee irrigation Conference, contact your
county's ut extension office, or call
richard Powell at 731-425-4724. a more
detailed conference agenda will be posted
online at the ut extension website
(http://extension.tennessee.edu) as the
event date approaches.
UT AgResearch Announces
2015 Field Day Schedule
university of tennessee agresearch has
released the 2015 field day schedule, which
includes 11 field days and 5 special events.
Field days are held at the 10 agresearch
and education Centers located throughout the
state. these events offer farmers, ranchers,
gardeners and the general public a chance to
see research findings, learn from university
and industry experts and network with peers.
the 2015 schedule includes a new event
titled “ag in the foothills,” to be held at an
east tennessee agresearch and education
Center unit near knoxville. a biennial event
held in odd-numbered years, the program will
reflect the diversity of agriculture in the region and include topics such as dairy and beef
production, environmental management and
other timely issues. the complete schedule is
as follows:
Field Days
tennessee Healthy Hardwoods - april 25,
forest resources agresearch Center - Highland rim forest (tullahoma)
fruits of the Backyard - June 16, middle
tennessee agresearch Center (spring Hill)
tobacco, Beef & more - June 25, Highland rim agresearch Center (springfield)
summer Celebration - July 9, west tennessee agresearch Center (Jackson)
steak and Potatoes - august 4, Plateau
agresearch Center (Crossville)
Cotton tour - september 2, west tennessee agresearch Center (Jackson)
turf and ornamental - september 10, east
tennessee agresearch Center - Plant sci-
ences unit (knoxville)
Pumpkin - september 24, west tennessee
agresearch Center (Jackson)
Northeast tennessee Beef expo - october
8, agresearch Center at greeneville
woods and wildlife - october 16, forest
resources agresearch Center - Highland
rim forest (tullahoma)
ag in the foothills - october 22, east tennessee agresearch Center - little river unit
(walland)
Special events
Blooms days - may 9-10, ut gardens,
knoxville
summer Color (a green industry event) June 23, ut gardens, knoxville
fall gardeners' festival - august 25,
Plateau agresearch Center (Crossville)
Heritage festival - october 10, agresearch Center at ames Plantation (grand
Junction)
fall folklore Jamboree - october 17,
agresearch Center at milan
all ut agresearch field days and special
events are open to the public and most events
offer free admission.
more information about each field day will
be posted closer to the scheduled time at the
ut institute of agriculture "News and announcements" site at http://ag.tennessee.edu.
you can also visit each agresearch Center's
homepage or call their main offices for details. Center addresses and phone numbers
can be found at http://taes.tennessee.edu/centers.
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on large quantities. guaranteed analysis:
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hay will sustain a horse or cow over the winter,
feeding 2% of their body weight/day. No grain
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and follow utk ext. ser. recommendations for
lime and fertilizer. No herbicides used during
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RIDING LESSONS
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saddle & taCk rePair: van's leather
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should include: lighted arena, hot/cold wash
EVENTS
PettiNg Zoo: Basic farm animals. Birthday Parties, Church and Company events, also
day Care. memphis area. (901) 603-1121 or
(901) 487-1229.
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Mid-South Horse Review Calendar of Events
J A N U A RY - M A R C H
the Mid-South Horse Review Calendar of events lists horse shows and other equine events over the
coming three months. we attempt to keep listings current; however, we cannot guarantee the completeness
or accuracy of any item. Please contact the individuals listed for additional information and to verify dates.
AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENA
memphis, tN, www.agricenter.org
FeB. 13-15: ustrC team roping muddy
river Classic
FeB. 27-MAR 1: st. Jude Barrel of Hope barrel
race
MAR. 13-15: tN Hs Challenge rodeo
MAR. 27-28: Bill Pickett rodeo
CANTON MULTIPURPOSE CENTER
501 soldiers Colony rd., Canton, ms.
JAN. 30-31: 4-H show
FeB. 21-22: ms reining Horse assn. show
FORREST CO. MULTI PURPOSE CNTR
Hattiesburg, ms www.forrestcountycenter.com
JAN. 2-4: New year's Barrel race
MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARK
starkville, ms (662) 325-0508 or 662-325-9350
http://msucares.com/centers/agricenter
FeB. 13-14: rotary Classic rodeo
MAR. 12-15: msu aQHa show
TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER
murfreesboro, tN www.mtsu.edu/tlc
FeB. 21: Block & Bridle Preview show
MAR. 13-15: stones river Pony Club show
MAR. 19-21:tN Pony of americas Club show
TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM
murfreesboro, tN www.mtsu.edu/tmc
JAN. 16-18: iBra Barrel race
JAN. 23-24: seBra Bull riding Championships
FeB. 20-22: southern equine expo
MAR. 6-7: lonestar rodeo
MAR. 28-29: dynamite Barrel race
TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER
Cleveland, tN www.tsec.org
FeB. 21: ga interscholastic equestrian assn.
FeB. 28-MAR. 1: iea region 12 finals
MAR. 13-15: rmi Hunter/Jumper show
TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CNTR
tunica, ms www.tunicaarena.com
JAN. 16-18: diamond l Production Barrel race
FeB. 27-MAR. 1: mid-south QH show
MAR. 6-8: Jx2 team roping
MAR. 14-15: ar reining Horse show
UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION
www.utm.edu/departments/coe/pavilion.php
JAN. 15: ffa Horse clinic
JAN. 29-31: equestrian team uga and ksu
FeB. 27-28: utm rodeo Boosters
MAR. 28-29: PrCa Judges clinic
WILLIAMSON COUNTY AG EXPO PARK
franklin, tN (615) 595-1227
www.williamsoncountytn.gov
JAN. 17-18: Jx2 team roping
INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOW
FeB. 14-15: murfreesboro, tN. mtsu hunt seat
FeB. 21-22: Cookeville, tN. tN tech western
FeB. 27-28: murfreesboro, tN. mtsu western
MAR. 1: murfreesboro, tN. mtsu western
regional Championships
MAR. 7-8: murray, ky. murray state univ. hunt
TN HS RODEO ASSN
FeB. 14-15: scottsville, ky Branham farms
MAR. 13-15: memphis, tN memphis Challenge
MAR. 28-29: tuscumbia, al
LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO
JAN. 10: searcy, ar. white Co. fairgrounds
CalBra # 9 & 10
JAN. 17-18: winona, ms. montgomery Co.
Coliseum. mid south # 11 & 12
FeB. 28: searcy, ar. white Co. fairgrounds
CalBra # 11 & 12
MAR. 21: searcy, ar. white Co. fairgrounds
CalBra # 13 & 14
MAR. 28-29: springfield, tN. Barnfly farms
arena. tlBra #3 & 4
4-H/USPC
JAN. 21-25: arlington, va. Hyatt regency
Crystal City. usPC 2015 annual meeting and
symposium. info: shelley mann 859-254-7669
www.ponyclub.org
FIRST SuNDAy: millington, tN. west union
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3099 west
union. woodstock ghost riders 4-H Club. 3 pm.
info: lydia Holland 901-282-9709; facebook:
woodstock's ghost riders 4-H
CLINICS / CLASSES
JAN. 15: martin, tN. ut martin ag Pavillion.
ffa Horse Clinic
MAR. 14-15: shelbyville, tN. Clearview Horse
farm. richard winters clinic. info: Carol James
(615) 289-7611; email: cann289@yahoo.com
COWBOY CHURCH
MoNDAy: Circle Cross Church. 7 p.m. info:
stan (901) 848-4959; email: stan@circlecrossrodeo.com
MoNDAy: Bells, tN. Bible study meetings. 7
p.m. marty overton's, 4051 Cherryville rd. info:
marty 731-225-0237 or Clint 731-983-0511
TueSDAy: richland, ms. His Brand Cowboy
Church, 1631 Cleary rd. 7 p.m. info: (601) 5436023 email: dccowboychurch@yahoo.com
TueSDAy: wynne, ar. Cr 381. three trees
Cowboy Church. fellowship supper 6:30 pm;
services 7 pm. info: Jimmy 870-261-2505
SuNDAy: longtown, ms. 548 Bryant lane.
Bryant lane Cowboy Church. 10:30 am. info:
Bro. scott urban 662-501-0031
SuNDAy: oakland, tN. 7720 Hwy 64. rafter
H Cowboy Church. J. mark wilson. 5:30 pm.
info: danny Cooley (901) 485-4103
SuNDAy: wynne, ar. Cr 381. three trees
Cowboy Church. fellowship B'fast 9:30 am.
worship 10 am. info: Jimmy 870-261-2505
HORSE SALES
FeB. 21: Jackson, ms. dixie National southern
Classic Horse sale. deadline for entry: Jan. 25.
info: wayne & diane Boyd 270-365-7272.
www.westkentuckyhorsesales.com
SeCoND FRIDAy: gleason, tN. west tN
auction Barn. 330 fence rd. 6:30 pm. info:
Chucky greenway 731-571-8198
SPECIAL EVENTS
JAN. 10: Jackson, ms. ms state fairgrounds.
miss rodeo mississippi & miss dixie National
Pageant. info: deshannon (601) 917-8920 or allison (601) 842-1315
FeB. 18-22: Jackson, ms. ms trade mart.
dixie National equine expo. info: (601)3177164. www.dixieexpo.wix.com/expo
FeB. 20-22: murfreesboro, tN. miller Coliseum. southern equine expo.
BARREL RACING
JAN. 1: mason, tN. Coyote run arena. New
year's day Barrel race
JAN. 2-4: Hattiesburg, ms. forrest Co. multipurpose Center. New year's Barrel race. info:
601-583-7500. www.downsouthpro.com
JAN. 9-10: martin, tN. utm ag Pavilion. ut
martin rodeo Booster Club winter Barrel racing series. info: katie Brooks (270) 627-1031 or
Jamie white (731) 693-6315
JAN. 16-18: tunica, ms. Paul Battle arena. diamond l Productions Barrel race. info: kenny
lane 901-288-8484
JAN. 16-18: murfreesboro, tN. miller Coliseum. iBra Barrel race
to submit your event, call (901) 867-1755 or e-mail the information to:
midsouthhorsereview@yahoo.com or editor@midsouthhorsereview.com.
all submissions are subject to editing by msHr staff to meet format and length restrictions.
entries must be received by deadline date to ensure inclusion in the print edition.
JAN. 17: iron City, tN. iron City arena. dirty
south Barrel racing series. $500 added. exhibitions 11 am. Pee wee starts 2 pm. info: adrienne morrell 931-279-9358 or lindsey Calton
931-332-4956. www.ironcityarena.com
JAN. 24: mason, tN. Coyote run arena. winter series show #5
FeB. 7: mason, tN. Coyote run arena. winter
series show #6
FeB. 21: mason, tN. Coyote run arena. winter series show #7
FeB. 21: iron City, tN. iron City arena. dirty
FeB. 27-MAR. 1: memphis, tN. show Place
arena. st. Jude Barrel of Hope barrel race. info:
www.diamondlproductionsllc.com
MAR. 6-8: texarkana, ar. four states fairgrounds. lucky dog Productions barrel race.
info: www.luckydograces.com
MAR. 21: iron City, tN. iron City arena. dirty
MAR. 28: springfield, tN. Barnfly farms.
tlBra kids vs adults Barrel race. info: tracy
mcPherson, 615-210-6530 or tracy@barnflyfarms.com
MAR. 28-29: murfreesboro, tN. miller Coliseum. dynamite Barrel race
COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING
JAN. 2-3: Columbia, al. southern Cross ranch.
Celebrate alabama mounted shooting.
CUTTING HORSE EVENTS
arena one: suzy Barnett (662) 578-5824 or
(662) 934-9224.
JAN. 1-4: Batesville, ms. arena one. mid south
CHa. info: 662-934-9224
DONKEYS & MULES
THuRSDAyS: golden, ms. Belmont saddle
Club arena. donkey Penning Practice. 6 pm.
info: larry Bolton at 662-424-2158.
tN donkey association monthly driving.
info: sally lightner: 931-361-0087
DRESSAGE
JAN. 8 - MAR. 29: wellington, fl. Palm Beach
international equestrian Center. adequan global
dressage festival
FIELD TRIALS
JAN. 12: grand Junction, tN. ames Plantation.
Hobart ames memorial ft. info:
www.amesplantation.org
FeB. 9-20: grand Junction, tN. ames Plantation. National Championship. drawing feb. 7.
info: www.amesplantation.org
GAITED HORSE SHOWS
FeB. 4: lexington, ky. embassy suites Hotel.
NwHa National meeting
FeB. 14: murfreesboro, tN. mtsu James
union Bldg. wHoa awards Banquet
HUNTER/JUMPER
JAN. 24-25: thompson's station, tN. Jaeckle
Centre. snowflake i show. info: michelle Zimmer at mzimmer@jaecklecentre.com or
(615)440-0728
FeB. 21-22: thompson's station, tN. Jaeckle
Centre. snowflake ii show. info: michelle Zimmer at mzimmer@jaecklecentre.com or
(615)440-0728
MAR. 13-15: Cleveland, tN. tri state exhibition Center. rmi Hunter/Jumper show
OPEN ARENA .
THuRSDAy NIGHTS: Holly springs, ms.
marshall Co. fairgrounds. 6-8 pm. info: (662)
252-5441 www.mcfairgrounds.com
PAINT/PINTO HORSE SHOWS
FeB. 7-8: Jackson, ms. kirk fordyce arena.
dixie National Paint-o-rama
QUARTER HORSE SHOWS
JAN. 16-18: Cookeville, tN. Country inn &
suites. 2015 tQHa Convention & annual meeting
FeB. 16-22: Jackson, ms. kirk fordyce equine
Center. dixie National QH show
FeB. 27-MAR. 1: tunica, ms. Paul Battle
arena. mid-south QH show
MAR. 12-15: starkville, ms. mississippi Horse
Park. msu aQHa show
RANCH HORSE
JAN. 16-18: Bowling green, ky. arHa Convention
FeB. 7-8: murfreesboro, tN. volunteer ranch
Horse assn. show
REINING
FeB. 19-20: Jackson, ms. kirk fordyce Center.
dixie Nationals. NrHa Non Pro and open
freestyle invitationals
FeB. 21-22: Canton, ms. Canton multipurpose
Center. ms reining Horse assn. show
MAR. 14-15: tunica, ms. Paul Battle arena.
ar reining Horse show. info: tim laws 870897-3026
RODEOS & BULL RIDING
JAN. 10: Buchanan, tN. milam’s Horsebarn.
Pro and Non-Pro Bull riding, mutton Busting.
8pm. Call in Jan 5, 3-10 pm. info: 731-642-8346
or 731-644-5665
JAN. 23-24: murfreesboro, tN. miller Coliseum. seBra Bull riding Championships
FeB. 12-18: Jackson, ms. ms Coliseum. 50th
annual dixie National rodeo
FeB. 13-14: starkville, ms. ms Horse Park.
rotary Classic rodeo. info: 662-325-9350
FeB. 28: Batesville, ms. Batesville Civic Center. Bill lipscomb memorial rodeo. info: 800639-9002
MAR. 6-7: murfreesboro, tN. miller coliseum.
lonestar rodeo
MAR. 27-28: memphis, tN. show Place arena.
Bill Pickett rodeo. info: www.billpickettrodeo.com
ROPING
JAN. 11-12: franklin, tN. ag expo Park. music
City truck roping. info: www.jx2events.com
FeB. 13-15: memphis, tN. show Place arena.
muddy river Classic. info: www.jx2events.com
MAR. 6-8: tunica, ms. Paul Battle arena. Jx2
team roping. info: Pam smith 423-575-2295
MAR. 21-22: franklin, tN. ag expo Park.
ustrC tennessee Championships. info:
www.jx2events.com
TueSDAy: moscow, tN. team roping practice, sonny gould arena, 1985 Poole rd. 6-9
p.m. $25 info: (901) 491-1678.
www.gouldropinHorses.com
SPEED SHOWS
MAR. 20: springfield, tN. Barnfly farms.
NPBa Pole Bending and Barrel Jackpot. info:
tracy mcPherson, 615-210-6530 or tracy@barnflyfarms.com
TEAM PENNING / RANCH SORTING
JAN. 10, 24: saulsbury, tN east fork ranch.
rsNC event 10 am. Books open 9 am. info:
daphne (901) 491-6156 or eastforkranch@hotmail.com
FeB. 14, 28: saulsbury, tN east fork ranch.
daphne (901) 491-6156 or eastforkranch@hotmail.com
MAR. 14, 28: saulsbury, tN east fork ranch.
(901) 491-6156 or eastforkranch@hotmail.com
DEADLINES
Deadlines: for FeB. MSHR: JAN. 23
For Field Trial Review: FeB. 3
Parting shots: Liberty Bowl Rodeo action
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Liberty Bowl Rodeo Action
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