May-June-2016-Newsletter - Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association

ARCHA NEWS
NRCHA Affiliate
President
Frank Prisco
1st Vice President
Kirk Druey
2nd Vice President
Meg Rosell-Pursel
Secretary/Treasurer
Tom Iannotti
Show Secretary
Lashon Bussell
DIRECTORS
Don Loff
Jeffrey Gettys
Richard Rosell
Dominic Conicelli
Mark Sigler
Matt Lipka
Lia Savas
Points Chairman/Results
Judy Iannotti
2016 SHOW SCHEDULE
June 25-26
July 30-31
Sept. 10-11
Oct. 15-16
JULY 14-17, 2016
ECRCHC
MURFREESBORO, TN
www.atlanticrcha.com
MAY/
JUNE
2016
Atlantic Reined Cow Horse Association
2015 NRCHA Affiliate of the Year!
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Even as we are still on Cloud Nine after winning the
2015 NRCHA Affiliate of the Year Award, it dawned
on us…How are going to top that? Well, after our
banquet, which was the most attended one so far,
our April show broke the previous record of 191 entries with 227 entries! Obviously, all our hard work
from 2015 paid off, as many new faces along with
returning members competed into the late hours of
the night. Not having any clue that this show was
going to be so big, we have already made changes to the show schedule to help alleviate
our growing pains. For the May show, we moved the warm-up practices to Friday night,
and for the June show, we will be moving the Herd Work to 8 am on Saturday morning. By
making these changes, we hope this will shorten our Sunday show so that everyone can
head home earlier. Another change you will notice is that Green Herd Work is now called
Non-Pro Herd Work to give a more distinct difference between the herd work classes. At
our May show, we had a short membership meeting to approve the Club’s newly updated
by-laws and to vote in three new Directors. We would like to welcome Mark Sigler, Matt
Lipka and Lia Savas to our Board of Directors. We’re also excited to announce that the
2016 winner of the NRCHA 1K Non Pro Ltd Division will receive a Ranch Cutting Saddle,
generously donated by Dick Rosell and Meg Rosell-Pursel of Rosell Trailer Sales. This is
one of our largest classes, so the competition should be fierce. It’s also exciting to see
the entries growing even bigger in our Green Horse Division, which paints a bright future
for our sport! And lastly, the announcement from the NRCHA regarding the move of the
Snaffle Bit Futurity from Reno, NV to Fort Worth, TX, surely puts a spring in our step, as it
now makes it more feasible for Cowhorse enthusiasts from the Northeast to attend!
Best Regards, Frank Prisco
NRCHA NEWS
News from the National Reined Cow Horse Association
Thursday, June 2, 2016
National Reined Cow Horse Association Selects New Snaffle Bit Futurity Venue
The NRCHA’s largest Premier Event moves to Fort Worth, Texas, in 2017
After months of deliberation, the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Board
of Directors has announced the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, one of the largest and most
prestigious events in the Western performance horse industry, will be held at the historic Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas, beginning in 2017. The NRCHA
has committed to hold the Snaffle Bit Futurity in Fort Worth for the next three years,
through 2019.
MAY 2016 GREEN RIDER
HIGH SCORE CHAMPIONS
Thank you to Non-Pro members,
Lyndra Bills and Liz Parsons for,
again, generously sponsoring the
High Score Awards for the Green Divisions at each of our shows this year.
Congratulations to
Green Rider I
High Score Champion
Stephanie Burgio and Little Irish Cat
(Pictured Left)
Congratulations to
Green Rider II
High Score Champion
Danielle Prisco and
Austin Moody
(Pictured Right)
Congratulations to
Green Horse Box
High Score Champion
Dina Mazzola and
Lena Dun Hollywood
(Pictured Left)
VET CORNER BY ARCHA MEMBER
Paul L. Henrich, D.V.M.
When The Chrome Gets Rusty
It is a pleasure to view a pretty horse, a shiny sorrel or bright colored paint especially with white socks. What their owners know is
that these fancy white feet are prone to a problem called scratches or
chronic seborrheic dermatitis.
Scratches can have multiple causes including fungus, viral, bacterial
or mite infections. It is often associated with muddy or wet conditions. Even wet pasture grass can be a factor. It is especially common
in horses with feathered pasterns.
Because pink skin is thinner than dark skin organisms can enter
cracks easier. Most commonly there will appear an oozing crusting
accumulation on the rear surface of the pastern or fetlock. It is frequently quite painful
to the touch.
With so many contributing causes treatment should be broad based. Keeping the feet
dry should be the first effort. This may mean no morning pasture when dew is present or
stall confinement when raining. Then clip hair and clean the area with Betadine or other
soap. Remove what crust you can. As it is painful you may even need to initially ask your
veterinarian to sedate your horse. Continue daily cleanings until the crust is gone.
A general treatment should be an ointment containing DMSO for penetration and
inflammation , a fungicidal product, an antibiotic such as nitrofurazone, and an antiparasitic. Each veterinarian probably has their own treatment that works best in their region
so it is best to follow their advice. The worst cases may also need systemic antibiotics for
control.
So enjoy your horse with all the chrome but keep those pretty socks shiny!
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Paul Henrich competing on
his 23 Year Old Gelding
Peppy San Nic.
Photo by Todd Dziadosz
BECOME A SPONSOR
CHAIRPERSON
JOHN R HOFMANN SR.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the
event. This a great way to showcase your business
or personal support for this awesome opportunity.
Get your or your business name on the shirt, Sponsor Page, at the pre/post race registration bib pickup,
provide handouts and samples, and enjoy announcer
recognition on race. What better way to support
this most worthy cause and have a great time too!
Proceeds to benefit Equi-librium
Therapeutic Riding
Equi-librium began in 1982 as Monroe County Riding for the Handicapped. It was started by a small
group of dedicated volunteers from Monroe County 4H and the Monroe County Easter Seal Society;
it served five children with cerebral palsy and had one instructor. After the merger of Easter Seals of
Lehigh and Northampton Counties, the program known as Easter Seal RISE (Riding Instruction for
Special Equestrians), serving children in Lehigh, Northampton and Monroe counties. In the 1980”s
and 1990’s, programs were conducted throughout the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos at various
commercial equestrian centers, utilizing these centers’ horses and facilities. The program as Easter
Seals RISE grew and diversified, added programs, participants and instructors.
https://willowbrookhorsefarm5k.com/
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Kevin & Mary Hittinger * Anita Flick * Mark Sigler * Lia Savas
Deb Gastelu * Deb and Paul Rohrback * Liz Parsons
Brenda Fessler * Tom & Judy Iannotti * Lyndra Bills * Edie Petaccio
Dick Rosell & Meg Rosell-Purcel of
Rosell Trailer Sales have
graciously donated a
Ranch Cutter to the 2016
1K Non Pro “LTD” Champion.
Thank You for your continued support of
the ARCHA.
Best of Luck to all 1K Competitors!
ARCHA Members on the Road
Congratulations Lyndra Bills
Highlights from our May Show
Photos from our May Show
by John R. Hofmann
Bonus Photos from our May Show by John R. Hofmann
Bonus Photos from our May Show by John R. Hofmann Part 2