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Vol. 24 • No.1
The Mid-South equine Newsmagazine Since 1992
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SEPTEMBER 2013
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pam gamble makes a grand entrance at her wedding, riding side saddle aboard her trusty horse
rebel. she and her husband billy anderson hosted
an antebellum-themed wedding at the germantown
charity Horse show grounds. see article, page 22.
(Nancy Brannon photo)
college bounD: equine eDucation: 20-21
tHe weDDing oF tHe [past] century: 22
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Medal/Maclay and 6 Levels of Western Riding, Beginner through Open/Reining. Article, pp. 20-21.
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KNOW YOU,
Know Your
Horse
by eunice rush
and Marry Morrow
Book Review by Leigh Ballard
this is a fascinating book on people
and horse personalities! based on theories
of introvert and extrovert social styles, and
left brain and right brain personality traits,
the book attempts to help readers “matchmake” and choose the right horses to ensure long term positive relationships.
Humans and horses have four distinct
personality types. these types, modified
by categories of variables, result in particular behaviors that can be predicted with a
reasonable bit of certainty. evaluating personality types, aptitudes, and social styles
has long been accepted in predicting business and career success. rush and morrow
are using these same principles to give the
reader guidelines to match the right person to the right horse, and to match the
right job to the right horse.
the book is divided into four parts: 1)
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the Human personality 2) the Horse personality 3) matching Human to Horse and
Horse to Human 4) training techniques
for your Horse’s
social style.
there
are
questionnaires to
help analyze both
human and horse
styles. there are
in-depth discussions of right
brain and left
brain tendencies
for both horses
and people. there
are case studies
of horse and
human matches
that worked or
didn’t work, and
why.
For both humans and horses,
there are introverts (i) and extroverts (e)
and right or left brain dominance (rb or
lb.) this gives four possible personality
types: rbi or rbe and lbi or lbe, and
any of these can be strong or weak in any
of their components, for example: very
strongly right brained or only moderately
right brained. in rush and morrow’s
work, human introverts are mediators and
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analysts. Human extroverts are advocates
and powerfuls. Horse introverts are
thinkers and actors. Horse extroverts are
workers
and
talkers. and they
all have a “best”
match depending
on training, rider
skill, job to do,
etc. the best
matches are always introvert
with introvert or
extrovert with
extrovert. then
the right brained
or left brained
tendencies come
into play, pairing
with introvert or
extrovert tendencies to give the
final definition of
the best match for
the job. there are “core” personalities, but
many variables can come into play and be
“modifiers” to personality traits.
training techniques for certain social
styles take up the fourth section of the
book, with discussion of what responses
to expect from each type in ground work,
training, and riding situations. also, the
learning styles and strengths and weak-
nesses of each type help determine the disciplines for which the horse is best suited.
in addition to all the personality discussion, there is an interesting section on
conformation and its indicators of personality. Finally, there is a thoughtful chapter
on pain as a possible cause for behaviors.
i found this book to be innovative and
impressive in its analysis of why some
horse and rider teams “click” and make
great partners, and others just don’t get
along. i think it should be explored certainly by all trainers, and probably by most
riders. the information would be especially helpful for someone looking to buy
a new horse, but also fantastic for either
learning how to get along with the one you
have or realizing it needs to move along
to a new owner that fits!
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these agents are unobtrusive, always
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human-equine relationships where biosecurity is vital. they can appear to be just a
normal pet, but in disguise, they roam the
night seeking out rodent terrorism cells
and eliminating the threat. sometimes an
agent may seem to “just appear” at your
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Managing
the Laminitic
Horse
By Leigh Ballard
laminitis is a painful condition of inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the
hoof wall. laminitis episodes can range
from mild to severe, but generally any
episode should be considered an emergency since progression from laminitis to
founder (rotation of the coffin bone) is a
severely debilitating condition.
although laminitis can sometimes be
triggered by injury, systemic illnesses, or
events like retained placenta in post-partum mares, the vast majority of laminitis
episodes are due to diet. laminitis is a
metabolic condition that comes about
from a complex set of events that often
begin in the digestive tract. an overload
of sugar and starch, non-structural carbohydrates (nsc), whether in a grain diet or
forage, can trigger laminitis.
certain horses are at high risk for
laminitis. breeds that are considered to be
“easy keepers” and ponies who don’t need
much feed are at risk because they might
be fed more than they need. any horse
who is obese or is being fed too much for
horse health Care
Normal hoof
the exercise he/she gets is at risk. Horses
with cresty necks or abnormal fat deposits
around the withers shoulder and tail area
are possibly insulin resistant and therefore
at risk. Horses with cushings Disease are
at risk. any horse who has had more than
one previous bout of laminitis is at risk for
future episodes. Horses with unrestricted
access to high nsc pasture are at risk.
and, of course, any horse who gets loose
in the feed room is at risk because of the
sudden massive overload of carbohydrates.
there are varying degrees of laminitis,
and it doesn’t always develop into full
blown founder. episodes can be mild, with
the horse showing some slight tenderness
and heat in the hooves, to severe with rotation of the coffin bone. a severe episode
is characterized by the classic stance with
the hind feet forward under the belly and
the weight rocked back to keep weight on
the heels. the horse won’t walk unless
forced and then with very small painful
steps.
Horses that have recurring bouts of
laminitis are considered chronic
“laminitic” horses. unfortunately, these
horses require a focused management protocol to keep them sound and usable.
the most important strategy is to modify their diet. sugar and starch should be
strictly controlled. since both feed concentrates and pasture (as well as hay) contain certain levels of nsc, drastic changes
in horse-keeping are usually necessary.
First, the horse should be fed as little nsc
in the feed ration as possible. and pasturing is not the answer to reducing the feed
ration. green grass may have too much
sugar also. usually grazing needs to be
limited, and putting the horse in a dry lot
or paddock with no grass is generally considered the best control to limit grazing.
Horses that can tolerate some grazing for
short periods of time might need to be
hand grazed, introducing grass slowly.
also, the time of day that laminitic horses
are allowed to graze matters, with morning hours being the best time. For horses
that can tolerate grass, especially during
the season when nsc is lower, a grazing
muzzle lets them be out longer while still
controlling their intake. a grazing muzzle
should have a breakaway capability for
safety, and needs to be checked to make
sure that the horse is not wearing through
it and eating too much.
Hay should be tested for sugar content.
testing is very easy by sending samples to
a lab that will send back a report of the
hay’s nutritional content. (visit www.equianalytical.com) Hay can be soaked to
leach out excess sugar. Finally, a horse
who has real problems with sugar doesn’t
need any grain-based treats, or even apples and carrots which are high sugar!
other management strategies for
laminitic horses should involve good hoof
care by a farrier experienced with problems caused by laminitis. some special at-
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tention in trimming and/or shoeing can
keep a laminitic horse sound and usable
indefinitely.
a veterinarian should be involved with
monitoring the heath of a laminitic horse.
research is ongoing to understand laminitis, and new protocols may be helpful.
testing insulin levels and using supplements might also be helpful, based on veterinary recommendations.
Dr. ashley phelps at equine veterinary
associates of olive branch, ms uses
lamina saver with her patients who have
foundered. she says it comes in an emergency dose, for when the horse first
founders, and a maintenance dose. “i have
had some very good, positive results from
it,” she said. “i use it mainly for strengthening the foot and the laminae.” Dr. Jennifer Dunlap of Dunlap equine services
agrees, “i really like lamina saver.”
Dr. phelps said she usually sees some
horses founder in the fall, “mainly due to
a metabolic imbalance,” she explained.
also, if pastures are over seeded with rye,
there could be some founders from the
rich winter grass. However, the majority
that she sees are related to metabolic imbalance, she said.
another new product is laminil, an injectable drug developed to inhibit inflammatory mediators and other chemicals
from being released from the mast cell in
excess. However, laminil is an investigational drug going through the FDa approval process. the developer is charles
owen of willowcroft pharm inc., a pri-
vately held company of littleton, colorado. owen described his product to the
equine chronicle in may 2013: “the
product has been in the works for ten
years, and the theory behind laminil took
17 years to develop. it is a mast cell stabilizer that inhibits inflammatory responses
from being released from the mast cells.
the inflammatory response is the activator of laminitis. understanding the proper
sequence of the laminitis cascade is vital
to understanding how to treat laminitis.”
Resources:
clare barfoot, “laminitis: what every
Horse owner should know.” www.farrierspages.com/laminitis.htm
Don walsh, Dvm and kathryn watts,
“laminitis attack: the First line of Defense.” www.safergrass.org
www.animal healthfoundation.com
www.wirralfarrier.com/laminitis.html
www.aaep.org/health_articles_view.ph
p?id=281
see the Mid-South Horse Review July
2013 issue for the article “How can pasture cause laminitis?”
a powerpoint presentation from ut
college of veterinary medicine on “cushings Disease and other metabolic Disorders,” focuses on “laminitis and
Hormonal Disorders” (see our website)
the 2013 international equine conference on laminitis and Diseases of the
Foot will be held november 1-3, 2013 in
west palm beach, Fl. For information
about the conference, visit: www.laminitisconference.com/laminitis.html.
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Fall Equine
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with Dr. Brent Pugh of Mid South Veterinary Services
the late summer and early fall are generally a quiet
time of the year for major health concerns in our equine
companions. always keep in mind a good, clean water
source, plenty of quality hay or pasture, shelter, and a salt
block act as the fundamental core for basic equine management.
the fall does present a few challenges that can sometimes be avoided. as a veterinarian, i get several calls at
this time each year for horses with laminitis (founder) or
mild colic episodes for unknown reasons. many times
after a good thorough history and look around the property, i may find some answers. this time of year many
domestic and wild fruit trees bear their crop. examples
include persimmon, hedge apples, pear, and apple trees.
these fruits are very palatable to horses. as i have observed, some horses and livestock literally wait under the
trees for falling fruit or will race to the trees when fruit
hits the ground. remember, everything in moderation! a
few persimmons or apples are not a bad thing, but when
a large volume is ingested over several days, health problems can result. For example, the high glycemic index
(sugar content) can push an “easy keeper” (insulin resistant or equine metabolic syndrome suspect horse)
over the threshold into acute laminitis. Fresh fallen fruit
can also cause a “grain overload” scenario, resulting in
severe illness, colic, colitis and resultant laminitis or may
result in “choke” (esophageal obstruction). intestinal impactions can also occur with persimmons or acorns. these
trees or locations may need to be fenced off from the
horses, change pastures, or just keep a very close eye on
your herd around these trees. obviously, call your veterinarian if you suspect any such problems with your horse.
toxic plants are a concern when horses and livestock
are left with a bare pasture and/or poor quality hay or no
hay source. there are some instances when horses develop an attraction to some plants even with good forage
available. therefore, it is important to keep pastures
clipped and fence rows reasonably clean. the topic of
toxic plants is far too involved for this article, but i will
name a few common plants that are in full maturity this
time of year. some toxic plants and primary systems effected are: wild cherry (respiratory/blood), pigweed
(kidney), Fescue (reproductive in mares, can re-grow in
late fall), drought stricken Johnson grass
(respiratory/blood, mostly cattle), pokeweed (gastro-intestinal), red maple (blood), and white snakeroot (cardiac and neurological).
also in the late summer/fall poisonous snakes may become more aggressive as they travel in search of dens for
the winter months ahead. this time of year yellow Jackets (ground hornets) and wasps are much more active and
want to attack, even when your are just walking by their
nests. i have experienced the rodeo of a horse getting into
yellow jackets while on trail rides myself. you can’t always avoid these critters; just keep a watch for them in
trailers, around the barn, and on trails.
During the fall there can be significant weather fronts
that come and go. they can change barometric pressures
and cause temperatures to fluctuate dramatically. this, in
turn, sets up the phenomenon of the “cold Front colic.”
i’m not sure exactly how to explain the cause, but we all
know there are horses who have mild colic episodes with
fall cold fronts. as a horse owner, you cannot prevent
these from occurring, but you can be prepared if they do.
common signs of colic range from turning away from
grain, depression, pawing, stretching out, lying down and
rolling, all the way to intense sweating and slamming
their body on the ground. keep your veterinarian’s number stored in your phone and call if any of the above signs
occur. it is helpful for your veterinarians to know what is
going on so they can either head that way or be prepared
if things get worse. some owners and their veterinarians
have a history with these horses and the owners may be
able to handle mild “routine” colic episodes themselves
with medical guidance without having the veterinarian
out. i strongly advise against giving any medications to a
horse with colic before consulting your veterinarian. banamine (Flunixin) is a remarkably effective medication
in helping many colic horses, but it can also be used incorrectly and cause harm to your horse. always be cautious of someone at a show rushing up to your horse and
sticking it in the neck muscle with some unknown medication while your horse is showing colic signs. they
should not have injectable medications in the first place!
never allow anyone who is not a veterinarian or under
the direct supervision of a veterinarian to medicate/sedate
your horse.
this time of year is an opportunity to plan and prepare
for the changes coming in the months ahead.
• make sure you have plenty of hay for the winter and
early spring for your herd size. Hay consumption in
horses varies with the quality, type, and maturity of the
hay. Hay is much cheaper now out of the field than it is
in late winter when supply is low and demand is high.
keep your hay stored in a dry location and off of the
ground (you can use pallets, old tires, old hay bales, etc).
remember horses are not cattle and generally require
hay that is stored in dry conditions. round bales are fine
if they have been stored out of the weather until time to
feed. i recommend using square bales for horses, mainly
because you can store it more appropriately, feed it more
accurately, and monitor what is inside the bales as you
open them. unless fed in a covered, run-in shed behind a
hay ring, a large percentage of round bales are wasted by
horses. wasted hay means the horses are using the hay as
a bed and bathroom.
• as the fall progresses and summer forage and pasture quantity declines, begin to transition your horse from
grass to hay. i generally start offering my horses a flake
of hay every few days as october passes. as the season
changes, i increase the hay volume offered per horse
based on the amount of hay left at the next feeding. eventually, the pasture will be dormant and my horses will be
on full hay. remember, horses are creatures of habit. try
not to make sudden changes to their diet routine and feed
them at the same time every day.
• the late summer and fall are critical times for poor
keepers and geriatric horses. i utilize this time of year to
put extra weight on my old man (prince, a 31-year-old
twH gelding), because each winter will get harder and
harder for him to maintain body weight and stay warm. i
recommend for these old horses and poor keepers a good
quality brand senior diet (purina equine senior, triple
crown, or safechoice nutrena to name a few). senior
diets are important and different from the normal “sweet
feed” or “all grain” feeds. they are designed to have improved digestibility for older horses and those with a
compromised gi tract. they are considered a complete
feed. so, if forage is not used well by the horse, these
feeds can replace the forage deficit when fed at the correct volume. in horse diets, “Fat is your Friend.” Fat has
more calories per unit than other nutrients. if you are trying to put weight on an old horse, direct your attention to
the fat content of the diet and less on the protein percent.
Fat supplements range from 20% to higher than 30%
crude fat. base feed volumes on your horse’s body condition score and the recommendations from your veterinarian. i also recommend when feeding any horses,
especially geriatric horses, allow them to eat out of feed
troughs on the ground. avoid placing feeding tubs higher
than your waist. this can increase your horse’s risk of
choke (esophageal obstruction). i recommend special,
large volume feeders with plenty of space for geriatric
horses fed large amounts of feed. the pre-vent Feeder is
an excellent choice for feeding these old horses, or really,
any horse. it has helped my horse reduce his incidences
of choke to zero since using the feeder, and allows me to
feed the large volume of feed he needs more safely.
• Dental exams and dentistry are very important year
around, but especially when your horses are transitioning
from a fresh grass pasture to hay. Hay is often more mature and more fibrous than the grass horses will select in
a pasture. therefore, having dental abnormalities addressed is very important in the mastication (chewing)
and initial stages of hay digestion. consult only with your
veterinarian to have a dental exam performed and any
necessary corrections made.
• the fall is an excellent time to give your horses a
broad spectrum anthelmintic (dewormer) that will help
control small strongyles, bots, pinworms, and tapeworms.
such products are quest plus, equimax, and Zimectrin
gold. a mcmaster’s quantitative fecal egg count performed by your veterinarian can help you determine an
effective dewormer and a more cost effective deworming
protocol for your herd by potentially reducing the dosing
frequency within your herd.
• various equine diseases (rhino, influenza, and strangles) seem to have an increased prevalence during the
winter months, so consult with your veterinarian about a
risk based vaccine program to protect your horses as you
travel during the months ahead.
• remember the hooves. “no Foot, no Horse” is a
good rule of thumb. if possible, have your farrier pull
your horse’s shoes for the winter; let your horse go barefoot and develop some sole callus and grow free hoof
wall while the ground is soft. your horse will likely have
healthier hooves come next spring. still keep your farrier
on schedule every 4-8 weeks for routine trimming.
• the final important fall preparation hint: develop an
emergency fund set aside for your horse(s). owners often
cringe at having to call a veterinarian out for an emergency call, and this reluctance is almost always due to
money. if you are prepared financially, you may be able
to make the call that saves your equine friend. most average night time equine emergencies average around
$250 and can vary, based on the problem. i recommend
that owners set a budget allowing savings of at least $500
for equine emergencies. this will cover or get the treatment started for the majority of “routine” emergencies
and helps you have confidence to get the care your horse
may need.
please enjoy your horses, be smart, keep it simple, and
use common sense when dealing with your horses’
healthcare needs.
(left) The new entrance to the clinic at Full Circle Equine. (center) Yogi, Kakki, and Hope Burge, her new veterinary associate. (right) The new examination area.
Full Circle Equine
Comes Full Circle
Article & photos by Nancy Brannon
kakki wright, who has been a practicing veterinarian
in the mid-south since 1990, is excited about the new improvements to her facilities at 5875 center Hill road,
olive branch, ms, the expanded services she can now
offer, and her new veterinary associate Hope burge.
“we had ten stalls, so we’ve expanded the barn area,
added the office and treatment area, an apartment for an
employee, and cameras to monitor horses 24 hours a
day,” she described. “now we can provide full services to
our clients, with referrals as needed to mississippi state,
which is only two hours and 15 minutes from here.”
kakki is a graduate of mississippi state college of veterinary medicine, and so is her new associate Hope
burge. she started working with kakki in June, 2013.
“she’s been a real blessing to me,” kakki raved about her.
“she started working with me at the germantown charity Horse show and has kept up our busy pace.”
kakki’s area of interest is lameness, while Hope’s is
reproduction and lameness. Hope has a lot of experience
in the quarter Horse world. she has ridden in rodeo, and
“i’ve been in farm management all my life,” Hope said.
the facility now has 16 stalls in the clinic, plus four in
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for them when making decisions. my
spotted saddle mare, savannah, was certainly not thinking of the consequences
when she took on the fence trying, literally, to get to the greener grass on the other side. when i
found the mangled pile of wire that separates the two pastures, i was terrified of what i might find once i caught up
with her. sure enough, she had sliced herself badly underneath her front left “armpit” and along her right hind
leg. Flesh was torn and hanging loose, as well as muscle
tissue exposed.
i immediately called my veterinarian, Dr. brent pugh
of mid south veterinary services. He cleaned it up and
prescribed hydrotherapy as well as the application of a
the back, a large treatment area, a portable stock for use
when needed, and two observation stalls. “we are set up
to offer foaling services,” kakki said, and, in fact, there
are now two mares with foals at the clinic. one injured
her leg foaling and is in a cast, and the other was just a
normal foaling. “we offer everything – hospitalization,
rehabilitation, short elective surgeries, anything we can’t
manage at the horse’s home,” kakki continued.
there is plenty of equipment to assist the diagnostic
and healing processes. Digital radiography, digital ultrasound, thermography, an endoscope, gastroscope, motorized dental equipment, and pegasus laser therapy (see
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about this technology). “we use this on horses with
chronic lameness, and to treat acute problems, too. it
works on arthritis; suspensory, hock, and tendon issues;
and on sore backs,” kakki explained.
one type of equipment that is essential for the midsouth heat is a fan. kakki has discovered that greenhouse
fans are ideal for keeping plenty of air flow in the barn
and keeping it cool. several are located in the barn aisle,
while each stall has its own box fan.
For rehabilitation, the clinic has several “convalescent
pens,” where horses can get out of their stalls and graze
for an hour in the morning and another in the afternoon.
“we’re managing their mental health as well as their
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this little blue squirt bottle has truly
worked wonders. one can hardly tell savannah was even injured, unless you look incredibly
close. the skin fused back together seamlessly, without
stitches, and leaving no proud flesh. although this incident took place in the heat of the summer, vetericyn kept
flies away from the area, while keeping it clean and
so they need that outside time. we’re all about trying to
keep them happy as they heal.”
kakki also manages a retirement facility: an 80-acre
pasture that has about six horses on it at present. “we take
older horses who need to be managed,” kakki clarified.
“special needs horses; retired greats looking for a forever
home. but we’re not an open boarding facility.”
“we’ve got a great group here,” kakki bragged.
mandy lawson is the office manager. sherry Freeze is
the administrative assistant. two veterinary technicians
are nora land and tricia wright. isidro arce and carlos
Flores are “more than barn help,” kakki said. “they do
whatever is needed to help maintain the hospital.
kakki lives on the property, about 112 acres, so doesn’t have far to travel to the clinic. she has an arena with
full jump course for her private use, “and we have a great
trail riding area,” she added.
kakki’s advice for fall horse care, when the temperatures are still hot: “make sure horses are sweating. make
sure they drink plenty of water – hydration is very important. Horses need fresh, cool water at all times. they
may develop hoof issues from stomping flies and the lack
of moisture in the ground. we watch performance horses
who have been competing a lot. we want to make them
comfortable so they can continue to perform. we do see
some colics in the fall. and we also see some eye problems, mainly fungal infections. the bottom line is client
education on horse care and preventative care.”
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Article by Morgan Carrier & Peggy
Gagoury; Photos by Morgan Carrier
on august 10 and 11, marty Haist and
his wife beth offered their expert advice
to students of dressage trainer peggy
gaboury at cranesfield Farm near macon,
tn. marty Haist has been fitting saddles
for about 20 years. He and his wife own
the dressage specialty tack store – the
Horse of course – based in claremore,
oklahoma, and tour the country as a mobile unit most of the year. they have a
permanent base in Florida during the winter and attend most of the major east coast
dressage shows. marty has trained in england and germany, working with some of
the leading saddle builders in both countries.
marty explained the importance of saddle stuffing materials, namely wool verses
synthetic; of english verses german saddlery techniques; and determining the individual horse’s body sculpture as it
relates to fit. precise measurements are
vital to assure that the saddle allows for
the maximum range of motion and does
not restrict movement. balance is affected
if the saddle does not fit properly, and this
is of utmost importance in dressage, where
the center of gravity dictates aids.
Stuffing materials. some custom built
saddles use materials that cannot be modified after the saddle has been built, or that
require special equipment to adjust. since
dressage saddles require regular refitting,
as the horse changes his muscle structure
in response to the work, a saddle which
cannot be adjusted as the horse progresses
through the levels can become a problem
for the horse. in addition, a saddle that
cannot be adjusted has limited value for
resale; you have to find a horse that fits it
perfectly. natural flocking materials can
always be adjusted as necessary, so that
kind of saddle might be a better investment over the long term.
The balance of saddles in relation to
the rider. placement of the stirrup bar is
key to rider balance. the stirrup bar
should allow the rider to drop the thigh
naturally into a position in which the heel
stays easily in alignment under the rider’s
pelvis. incorrect placement of the stirrup
bar may cause a rider to sit too far back in
the saddle. a stirrup bar which is too far
forward may push the rider back into
somewhat of a chair seat.
the lowest point of the saddle should
also encourage the rider to easily maintain
her body alignment – shoulder over hip
over heel – and place the rider’s center of
gravity over the horse’s center of gravity.
a saddle which is too big for the rider, or
which has its balance point too far back,
will also leave the rider in a chair seated
position. that position means that the
rider’s center of gravity will swing back
and forth in the posting trot and the rider
will end up “pushing” the horse from behind instead of sitting easily in the middle
of the movement.
Balance for the horse. a saddle which
sits too far forward on the horse’s shoulder
will restrict the horse’s shoulder movement; a saddle which sits down too much
in front may pinch the shoulders. either of
these balance problems may lead to behavioral problems and, of course, performance problems. the horse may refuse
to move forward, and may even buck or
rear out of discomfort. a correctly fitted
saddle allows the horse to move freely forward, and to carry a rider in comfort.
Bits. beth offered her advice on bits,
explaining how different bits can provide
various levels of control, and how both
type of metal and bit design and fit can assist the rider in gaining maximum control.
width of bits – especially the curb in
the double bridle. the curb should rest on
the bars of the horse’s mouth, not out on
the lips. most horses are much narrower
in the bars than people realize. beth typically fits even very large warmbloods
with curb bits that are between 4 ½” and
5.” snaffles need to be wider. a horse
with 5” curb might well carry a snaffle
which is 5 ¾.” the snaffle does not rest on
the bars, and needs to be wide enough not
to pinch the lips.
Horses have only limited space in their
mouths. shape and size of the tongue, and
the shape of the horse’s palate, determine
how much space there is for the bits. a
horse with limited space may need narrower bits. bits that are too large in the
mouthpiece may place too much pressure
on the tongue, causing the horse to develop evasive habits, sticking the tongue
out, or pushing it back and above the bit.
shape and structure of the bit also have
to be related to the horse’s temperament
and style of response to the rider. a quick,
sensitive horse who tends to back behind
the aids may need a bit with fewer pieces,
something that lies quietly in the mouth
and minimizes reactivity. a horse who
wants to lean on the bit and lay on the
rider’s hands may need a different bit altogether. both of these behavior patterns
may reflect bit fitting problems. an expert bit fitter can quickly look at the shape
of the horse’s mouth and determine the effect of various shaped bits on that particular horse.
marty and beth said that they prefer
particular brands, stating that they like to
stick with manufacturers who consistently
produce a quality product. the Horse of
course offers top proven brands, innovative new products, complete customized
saddle fitting and customized bit fitting.
“we provide fashion, an extensive selection of breeches, show clothes, custom
shadbellies, as well as a complete selection of dressage tack,” said beth. “my
husband, marty, is a saddler, not just a fitter, and he provides professional, personal
service to our customer’s saddle needs.”
For more information on products and
to schedule custom fittings, contact them
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lanzelot 99, winning the prix st. georges
class with 67.5%. “we would especially
like to highlight and congratulate Jennifer
vanDeloo and robin pigot, owners of
four-year-old Hanoverian mare, Franka
potenta, bred by natascha Jansen of germany. allyson rogers rode her in just her
second show and she earned 87% at training level!
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Summer
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Western
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Now USEF
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From Nicole Ardito-Ng
parker, colorado – at the mid-year
meeting of the united states equestrian
Federation, the board of Directors approved a rule change proposal, effective
12/1/2013, which recognizes western
Dressage as an individual discipline which
will have its own chapter in the useF
rule book beginning with the 2014 competition season.
the western Dressage association® of
america (wDaa) is honored to have
been named the useF recognized affiliate for the exciting new discipline of western Dressage. wDaa will work closely
with useF coordinating rule processes
and other recognized affiliate functions.
the western Dressage association® of
america is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization focused on providing a
model of horsemanship which optimizes
the partnership of horse and rider for their
mutual benefit. to discover more about the
wDaa, please visit www.westerndressageassociation.org.
riders at massar stables and alr Dressage
have had a busy summer
show season. their most
recent showing was at
central tennessee Dressage
association’s
(ctDa) ole south Dressage prelude and classic
horse shows, august 2325 in murfreesboro, tn.
trainer ally rogers
raved about her successful students. “we want to
send a big congrats to all
of my students who had a
very successful show,” said ally. karen
raber and her horse silvester debuted
their intermediare i freestyle and competed at intermediare ii, earning 66.4%.
Jennifer vanDeloo rode her horse
Ally Rogers on Franka Potenta with
owner Jennifer VanDeLoo.
Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and the
16-year-old Jerich Parzival headed to
the Blue Hors FEI European Dressage
Championships, part of the ECCO FEI
European Championships, in Herning
(DEN) in August, ranked at the top of
the FEI World Dressage Rankings.
Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich
Parzival are pictured here at the Indoor
Brabant in 's-Hertogenbosch (NED)
where they won the last qualifying leg
of the Reem Acra FEI World CupDressage 2012/2013 series.
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Pre-Green
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hunter/Jumper
program. tosh said, “it is absolutely great for the sport.”
pletcher added, “it's great for the owners, the business and
the buying and selling of the pre-green horses.”
tryonite, ridden by liza boyd, and owned by betty and
ernest oare, was awarded the inaugural 2013 american
bred High score perpetual trophy.
the championship round was the grand finale of the
usHJa pre-green incentive championship. the First and
second rounds took place on august 14 and included 107
qualified and entered horses that competed over 3' or 3'3"
courses suitable for pre-green Hunters.
the pre-green incentive program, new with usHJa,
is designed to encourage the development of pre-green
horses. patterned after reining incentive programs and
through the work of usHJa members colleen mcquay,
geoff teall and others, it is becoming quite a success in
its inaugural year. “it’s a good way to get the younger ‘3foot’ horses showcased and promoted,” said hunter trainer
Dee pellegrini of germantown, tn, “and it gives them
that much needed experience before they proceed to the
3’6” ranks.”
the program is open to horses of any age that are eligible to compete as a pre-green hunter under Federation rules.
Horses must be enrolled in the usHJa pre-green incentive
program and pay the annual enrollment fee to participate in
the pre-green stake classes and to be eligible for the pregreen championship.
the guaranteed minimum prize money in 2013 is $25,000
plus 65 percent of all annual enrollment fees collected. a
minimum of 50 percent of each $850 entry fee is also added
back to the guaranteed prize money and paid out to award
winners in each round. as of June 11, the prize money, before entry fee addback, was $99,002.50. if 50 horses enter
and compete, the prize money will total $120,252.50
the 2013 per-green championship was held august 14
- 15, 2013, the same week of the 2013 usHJa international
Hunter Derby championship, at the kentucky Horse park
in lexington, ky. any horse enrolled in the program that
has competed in a minimum of two usHJa pre-green incentive stake classes at competitions, between December 1,
2012, and July 31, 2013, is eligible for the championship.
more information available on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/usHJapregreenincentiveprogram and at the usHJa website:
https://www.ushja.org/programs/pregreen/pg_home.aspx
the first place award in the first round went to Hunt tosh
on Dr. betsee parker’s casanova, besting the field of 107
horses. with two panels of judges scoring each trip, tosh
and casanova earned scores of 88 and 86.25 for a combined
174.25. tosh also rode to the second place position in the
first round with scores of 87 and 86.5 for a 173.5 total aboard
crisp, owned by Douglas and kenneth wheeler of keswick,
va. it was crisp who then returned to top the leaderboard in
the second round with scores of 88.5 and 87 for a combined
score of 175.5.
and on august 15, tosh rode the wheeler family's crisp
and betsee parker's casanova to co-championship honors
with equal scores of 177 points.
the second place award in round two went to peter
pletcher and lucador. pletcher and lucador also finished in
fifth in the first round class, putting them in the second place
position overall with a two-round score of 343.05. lucador
is 5-year-old oldenburg owned by sagamore Farm inc.
both tosh and pletcher praised the pre-green incentive
Top: Hunt Tosh and Crisp.
Above: Hunt Tosh and Casanova
(Shawn McMillen Photos)
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the sun is coming up over cool mountain air in east tennessee. michael
tokaruk has “galloped” his way across the
state to judge a very successful east tennessee Hunter Jumper association
(etHJa) schooling show on saturday august 24, followed by a clinic on sunday
august 25. both events were held at stone
creek Farm, 8335 beaver ridge road in
knoxville, tn, hosted by matthew lawson and ashley Jenkins.
in sunday’s “Fine tune your ride”
clinic with michael tokaruk, there were
four groups of 3-4 riders ranging in abilities. everyone seemed to go home with
something new learned or to improve on.
a major goal in michael’s training is to
help you the rider make the most of your
ride! He emphasizes that we all make mistakes, but it’s how you learn from your
mistakes and adjust accordingly that is important. as well as learning from the clinician, you may also learn from others:
learn what they did right, what mistakes
they made, and relate those to your own
riding and adjust. you are only on your
horse for a short amount of time. so, be
smart and think as a rider, he advises.
michael gave each group tips for warming up. when you first get on the horse,
ask the horse to go calmly, forward, and
straight. ask for a “big” walk, i.e., walking
forward, stretching, by alternating your
legs with the horse moving in front of your
leg. stretch you the rider, as well, with two
point position, stretching your heels down.
there are several exercises michael
likes to begin with on the flat to not only
help improve the jumping, but also steps
that need to be done before starting to
jump. one is a series of 4-5 poles on the
ground in a curve. start with your horse at
the walk, moving outside and inside on the
circle, lengthening and shortening the
horse’s stride. this gets the horses paying
attention to the rider, as well as learning
where to put their feet, and adjusting their
steps accordingly. then come through the
poles again, this time at the trot. you are
teaching both shortening and lengthening
of stride, as well as steering and some leg
yielding. this solid foundation translates
to the skills needed in jumping.
For beginners, and for practice riding
lines precisely, michael puts two poles on
the ground, about 84 feet apart (approximately 7 strides). riders can work on
steering, control, forward movement, and
other skills before actually jumping.
as the riders moved into jumping lines
of fences, michael cautioned them: “Don’t
confuse speed with impulsion.” (somehow i have heard this quote before from
my younger days) as they jumped the
lines of fences, he reminded them that
horses are going to make mistakes, but it’s
how you react to those mistakes that
makes the difference between the wellschooled, responsive horse and the not so
well-schooled horse.
For more information about michael
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Scott Stewart on Garfield
USHJA
International
Hunter Derby
Championship
For the third consecutive year, scott
stewart claimed victory in the classic
Hunter round of the $160,000 usHJa international Hunter Derby championship,
august 16 at the kentucky Horse park,
lexington, ky.
this time, his winning mount was rose
Hill Farm’s garfield, and their scores of
90, 92 and 92 for a 286 total was unmatched after a field of 89 horses completed the course in the rolex stadium.
“i haven’t ridden him since the national
Horse show [last november],” said stewart of the horse he’s competed for the past
five years. “He’s been doing the juniors
with cloe [Hymowitz.] He was the best
he’s ever been today, so relaxed. i didn’t
really have to do anything.”
the pair has a 10-point lead going into
the tier i Handy Hunter round, but stewart, of wellington, Fl, faced some serious
competition. He had two Derby veterans
on his heels – liza boyd and brunello and
Jennifer alfano and Jersey boy - in second
and third places, respectively.
garfield, an 11-year-old Holsteiner, and
stewart cemented their partnership
stronger than ever. “He likes me to just ride
him once in a while, i think,” said stewart
with a smile. “He was super today.”
the classic Hunter round featured a
track of 13 obstacles that simulated the
fences found in the hunt field - such as
logs, straw bales and stonewalls - with
heights ranging from 3’6” to 4’. the
course offered riders an opportunity to pick
up bonus points by taking any one or all of
the four optional fences set at a minimum
of 4’3 in height.
the judges included ralph caristo,
rick Fancher, Danny robertshaw, Jimmy
(Shawn McMillen photo)
torano, carleton brooks and Don stewart.
liza boyd said her 15-year-old
brunello felt better than ever and enjoyed
the course, achieving scores of 88, 90 and
86 for a total of 276 and second place.
“i think you needed some scope out
there and a super careful horse,” said
boyd, of camden, sc. “He [course designer steve stephens] would do a big oxer
and a careful vertical and then another big
oxer. He led you into getting a little sloppy,
and i think you saw some rails and rubs because of that. brunello had a light rub out
of the oxer-to-oxer in-and-out. it was my
fault; i think i leaned a little bit with my
body. and then once i sat up, he ‘skyed’
them. i was thrilled.”
alfano, of buffalo, ny, and Jersey boy,
the defending champions, had a rough time
in the schooling area, but, when it counted,
the 11-year-old warmblood stepped up and
delivered. their scores of 88.50, 87 and
87.50 put them third with 275 points.
“i thought he was great. He made me a
little nervous when i trotted in, because he
was pretty spooky,” said alfano. “i trotted
toward the third jump, and he acted like he
might want to spin around and go the other
direction. so, i was maybe not all that confident heading toward the first jump, but
once he got going he was really great.”
kelsie brittan, of westlake, tX, won
the top Junior owner rider award in the
classic Hunter round.
alliy moyer, of carmel, in, earned the
top amateur owner rider award with her
safari.
new this year were the tier i and tier ii
Handy Hunter round format. the top 30
pairs returned for action in the $120,000
tier i Handy Hunter round, with 14 tier i
entries qualified and 16 tier ii entries qualified. the $40,000 tier ii Handy round included a field of 25 riders, with nine
jumping for tier ii money only.
“i thought it was exciting today,” said
ron Danta, chair of the usHJa international Hunter Derby task Force.
to view the full results, please visit
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geldings and showmanship. taylor was
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skip!
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becky booth. the
booths have been
raising top quarter
Horses since 1983.
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Hallie rush was one of several mid-south
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in baltimore, maryland to demonstrate their talent for second careers, nobody envisioned a western invasion of maryland hunt country.
the majority of the demonstrations at the october 5 and 6 thoroughbred makeover
and national symposium will feature the traditional english sports that thoroughbreds
have excelled in for centuries, but rrtp announced that the western disciplines will
move in on pimlico in a big way.
“when one of our trainers, Dale simanton, requested some cattle for his demonstration at pimlico, we all thought he was kidding,” said rrtp president steuart pittman.
“we didn't think our friends at maryland Jockey club would let cattle anywhere near
their racetrack, but we were wrong. so we had a conference call with Dale and his crew
and decided he should not bring just one ranch horse, he should bring as many as he
could fit in his trailer so we could host a full ranch rodeo demonstration.”
Dale's south Dakota ranch is home to gate to great, a program that retrains thoroughbreds off the track to do the ranch work typical of western cattle operations. the
ranch is also home to what may be the only all-thoroughbred ranch rodeo team in the
nation, a team that will now be making an appearance at the rrtp thoroughbred
makeover and national symposium. in addition to his makeover horse, Drake’s Dancer
(aka Duck), Dale will bring four off-track thoroughbred geldings that are fully trained
in ranch work and rodeo competition to wow the crowds at pimlico.
Dale won't be alone in bringing a makeover horse that knows how to work cattle. to
top off the western flavor of the weekend, saturday will also feature an off-track thoroughbred barrel competition that includes thoroughbred makeover contestant nikki
egyed and symphonic cat. nikki also hails from the west, a native of paso robles, california. and while she is training symphonic cat for barrel racing and gymkhana, she
has also done a cattle drive and a team penning competition with him. “it's what we do
with our horses out here," said the twenty-two year old nikki, "and thoroughbreds off
the track are my horse of choice."
the barrel race will also feature the winner and four runners-up from this summer's
extreme retired racehorse makeover barrel race held in ohio. "these girls have
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of the Dreaming of three Foundation and barrel racing promoter who organized the
event. "we plan to light up the race track and show the east coast what their thoroughbreds can do."
the western invasion will take place on saturday afternoon and evening during the
thoroughbred makeover and national symposium at pimlico racecourse. more information and tickets are available online at www.retiredracehorsetraining.org.
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Dark Horse
Rescue Adoptions
By Tommy Brannon
Dark Horse rescue (DrH) held an open House and
adoption Day august 10, 2013 at their facility near byhalia, ms. Fifty potential and pre-qualified adopters, as
well as foster caregivers, gathered to tour the facility,
which opened less than a year ago. christy gross, Director of Dark Horse rescue, said the purposes of the open
House were to introduce people to the new facility, to all
of the miniature horses that are available for adoption,
and to solicit volunteers. nine horses were adopted or fostered at the event and applications were taken for new
adopters.
christy explained the procedure for adoption: “the
first step is for a potential adopter to complete/submit
DHr's adoption application & contract. once sent to us,
we contact the veterinarian to confirm other horses on the
property where the adopted horse will be kept are current
(within 1 year) on vaccinations and negative coggins, and
if their veterinarian recommends them as a horse owner.
olivia and Zoe: two mini mares who were taken in to
once a good report is received, we schedule a visit to the
property to ensure the fencing is safe/secure and other an- foster care by talana vogel of collerville, tn. they
imals are in good health/well cared for. if we are com- (olivia and Zoe) are still available for adoption.
Hidalgo: a 10-year-old paint gelding and rio, a regisfortable, at that point we schedule a visit to DHr (or
foster home, if horse is fostered) for the potential adopter tered 7-year-old paso Fino gelding, were adopted by the
to view the horse(s) they are interested in. other than whatley family of Hernando, ms.
rain, a 9-year-old thoroughbred mare got a new fosevents open to the public, we do not schedule visits to
ter home (with the potential to adopt) in collierville, tn
show our horses unless approved for adoption.”
adopted horses are not to be sold or given away. if the with the rogers family.
Dark Horse rescue accepts horses that have been
horse does not work out for the new adopter, it is returned
abused or neglected. christy explained, “the general pubto Dark Horse rescue.
lic needs to know that the first step to reporting cruelty or
neglect, should you witness it, is to contact law enforcement. DHr cannot enter private property without law enforcement anD probable cause,” she emphasized. “we
get contacted regularly regarding neglect cases, and the
public often gets angry or frustrated because they feel we
are not doing anything. we only have so much space and
resources, so we are limited in what we can take in and
do. we have a backlog of cases and currently are completely full. if we do not get horses into homes, we cannot help other horses. we normally have about a 20-horse
capacity. right now, we have around 40 horses.”
christy said that the facility is manned by volunteers
and she is soliciting additional help for services and materials. christy said, “DHr has really grown beyond what
Rain, a 9-year-old Thoroughbred mare, with Alana one person can handle. i have great volunteers, but we
need more. we feel that education is so important, as there
Vogel.
are many horse owners out there who do not know what
their horse is eating or how it should be fed. educating
Horses adopted at this event were:
gidget: a black and white miniature mare adopted by yourself on the proper care is the best thing one can do
prior to owning a horse. the commitment, responsibility,
talana vogle.
tia: a 10-year-old black and white mini mare, along and cost can often be too much for one to handle and it
with clyde, a 13-year-old strawberry roan/white pinto may be too late by the time they find that out.”
DHr will be at the germantown Festival saturday,
mini gelding. they were adopted by the families of
brother and sister elizabeth belue and robert barden of september 7 from 12-2. For more information, visit:
www.darkhorserescue.org or follow them on facebook.
Hernando, ms.
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College Equestrian
students who love to compete with their horses can keep their competitive spirit alive
throughout their college careers. many schools offer the opportunity of membership in clubs
and teams which nurture the interest in horses. additionally, degrees in equine related studies, sometimes combined with degrees in other fields of study, can lead to rewarding careers
in the equine industry. the following is a description of some of the colleges in the mid
south and the opportunities they offer in equine studies and equestrian sports.
Asbury university, Wilmore, KY. asbury is a christian liberal arts school located
just south of lexington, ky. the school offers programs in equine studies such as equine
management and equine Facilitated therapy majors and minors. a notable equine program
at asbury is the police mount program which focuses on starting, finishing and re-training
horses for police work. students of the equine program serve as trainers for these horses
which begin as weanlings with groundwork and finish with street work, obstacle training,
and drill team work. when their training is complete and they are suitable for police mounts,
the horses are offered for sale. the police mounts program participants were honored to perform a demonstration of their drill maneuvers and other training techniques at the world
equestrian games in 2010.
another unique program to asbury, a major in equine Facilitated wellness, prepares a
student for work in the mental health field. students learn to partner with horses to foster
healing for a range of mental and physical health issues.
asbury has several equine teams and clubs. a vaulting team, a western club and a Hunt
seat club are just a few of the activities available to students with horse interests. the teams
and clubs do not compete but regularly provide demonstrations to showcase their expertise. the university also holds summer horse camps at the equine center, providing yet another way for students to provide leadership and service with horses.
For more information about asbury university, contact the equine program Director,
Harold rainwater at 859-858-3511 or [email protected]
Middle Tennessee State university, Murfreesboro, TN Horse science program. the
faculty and staff of middle tennessee state university’s Horse science program have been
instilling a love of the horse industry in their students since 1968. as part of mtsu’s
agribusiness and agriscience Department, the Horse science program enables students to
pursue a range of educational opportunities in horse science. students can earn either a
bachelor of science or a master of science in Horse science, and undergraduate minors in
Horse science are also available.
classes and riding lessons are held at the mtsu Horse science center, located just a few
miles away from the main campus in murfreesboro, tennessee. the facility boasts a heated
65-stall barn for school and student horses, a covered arena, multiple outdoor rings, faculty
offices, classrooms, and laboratories for research work. Just across the parking lot stands
the tennessee miller coliseum, a 4,600-seat event venue that hosts horse shows and other
events year-round.
“we have great facilities, allowing us to work all year and in any weather,” says anne
brzezicki, riding professor and coach of the mtsu equestrian team.
brzezicki teaches the majority of riding courses at mtsu, which include hunter seat
and western disciplines. the classes typically include two hours of lecture and two hours
of riding lab each week, and two of the four riding courses require students to ride both
english and western. “each discipline teaches some skills better than others,” brzezicki
says. “it’s just plain smart to learn about how other parts of the horse industry think and operate.”
in addition to teaching riding courses, brzezicki coaches the mtsu equestrian team,
which competes every year at multiple iHsa shows. the intercollegiate Horse show association provides opportunities for riders of all skill levels to compete as individuals and
teams at regional, zone, and national levels. rather than provide their own horses to ride in
competitions, iHsa competitors draw their mounts at random from a pool of horses at every
show. “because we compete on horses we draw from those assigned to the class level, riders must learn to figure horses out quickly and communicate with them effectively,” brzezicki explains. “this makes all-horse skills more important than just learning one horse really
well. riding many horses [is what] really teaches a person to ride well, and if a rider takes
all our riding classes and competes fully with the team for their four years with us, they will
likely ride about 200 different horses.”
other extracurricular activities include the Horse Judging team, coached by program
Director Dr. Dave whitaker, the mtsu stock Horse team, coached by Dr. Holly spooner
and mtsu barn manager Jessica schultz, and the Horsemen’s association. all the teams
and groups are open to all students, not just Horse science students. For more information,
be sure to check out the mtsu Horse science web site at http://capone.mtsu.edu/horsesci/.
Mississippi State university, Starkville, MS mississippi state university houses many
types of activities, clubs, majors and classes centered around equine activities. the mainstay is an undergraduate equine teaching program. there are classes for new riders and
horse judging classes; plus there are many equine extracurricular activities.
mississippi state university houses a rodeo team, an equestrian team, and a horse judging team. these teams are open to any full time undergraduate student. they also offer
equine clubs, the rodeo club and the Horseman’s association. owning a horse is necessary for the rodeo team, but the equestrian team does not require participants to own their
own horse.
both teams travel to universities throughout their region that host collegiate competitions. the rodeo team competes through the national intercollegiate rodeo association
(nira). the equestrian team is a member of the intercollegiate Horse show association
(iHsa), and members show in both english and western competitions at several skill/experience levels.
the Horse Judging team requires students to evaluate the conformation and performance potential of horses, as they compete with students from other universities throughout
the united states in national competitions. members of the Horse Judging team have the
potential to win scholarships and prizes.
the equestrian and horse judging coach, Dr. molly nicodemus, initiated the first iHsa
team in mississippi when she came to mississippi state university. she was previously at
missouri state university, and as an undergraduate, received a scholarship for riding on the
isHa hunt and stock teams. she later coached the michigan state university iHsa team,
before coming to mississippi state.
For more information about nira, go to www.collegerodeo.com
For more information about iHsa, visit www.ihsainc.com
For more information on the undergraduate equine teaching program, call the animal and
Dairy sciences Department at 662-325-2802.
For more information on the equestrian activities at mississippi state, go to
www.ads.msstate.edu/docs/students/activities.pdf
Murray State university, Murray, KY. murray state proves appealing to equine students for their academic programs, as well as extracurricular activities. the Hutson school
of agriculture features an animal and equine science program offering undergraduate studies focused on equine science and equine management. these studies include courses such
as basic and intermediate Horsemanship, introduction to rodeo, beginning to advanced
Hunt seat equitation, equine exercise physiology and equine Health care and maintenance, just to name a few.
appropriately nick-named the “racers” and boasting a race horse as their mascot, murray state offers students the opportunity to participate in equine related extracurricular activities including the murray state Horseman's club, iHsa Hunt team, iHsa stock team,
ranch Horse team, Dressage team and rodeo team. begun in 1976, the rodeo team at
msu has grown from only 3 members to nearly 60. lead by coach JD van Hooser, the organization allows students to compete in national intercollegiate rodeo association (nira)
sanctioned events within the ozark region while working toward their degree. rodeo team
members are able to keep their horses on campus at the Heathcott rodeo barn, which also
has a large outdoor pen for practice. while the university itself offers many academic scholarships, the rodeo team only has three coveted scholarship opportunities which are awarded
to team members based on rodeo activities and ability, as well as academic achievement.
Sports and Studies
led by coach sue robinson, murray state also offers additional equine teams. team
members can be anywhere from a beginner to an advance rider and are not required to have
their own horse; school horses are available for use. tryouts are held in the fall each year
for the teams: intercollegiate Horse show association (iHsa) Hunt team, iHsa stock
team, ranch Horse team and Dressage team. open to all students, membership only requires certain fees, own tack and attire and a minimum gpa of 2.0.
Northwest Mississippi Community College, Senatobia, MS. northwest mississippi
community college gives students the opportunity to compete in rodeo events in Junior
college. northwest offers an associate degree in agricultural business management technology, which includes a Horse production class, but students of any major are welcomed
to the rodeo team. the rodeo team at northwest has been around since 1973, and competes
in the ozark region, including mississippi, tennessee, arkansas, missouri, kentucky, alabama and georgia. the rodeo season lasts from september until april, and also includes
the college finals in June.
the rodeo team competes in nine events. of these, five are men-only events, including
saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, and steer wrestling.
the women’s events include barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying. both men
and women can compete in team roping. participants are required to have a horse for roping, barrel racing, and goat tying events.
northwest rodeo team coach, bruce lee, has been the coach for four years. He previously
attended murray state university, where he was on the rodeo team, and coached there before coming to northwest.
The university of the South, Sewanee, TN. the university of the south is a small private liberal arts college located in the cumberland mountains of tennessee. the sewanee
equestrian team is a competitor in the intercollegiate Horse show association, Zone 5, region 1. the team competes in the hunter seat division. the iHsa has levels for all riders,
so even students with little or no riding or horse show experience are eligible to try out for
the team. all riders are required to try out on a horse drawn from a pool of team horses. sewanee’s team boasts a winning tradition, with several national and regional championship
and reserve championship titles in recent years.
susan glover has been named the new equestrian center Director at sewanee. she
comes from virginia intermont college in bristol, va where she served as the Horse manager/supervisor of the vi riding center and the vi american national riding commission
Head coach. she was also an assistant coach for vi’s iHsa team. she has been a class
“a” rated judge for over 25 years, and she was a founding board member for the tri-cities
Hunter Jumper association and the east tennessee Hunter Jumper association. For more
information, visit http://sewaneetigers.com/sports/equest/index/
university of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN animal science program & equestrian team. the university of tennessee at martin provides students with unique educational and competitive opportunities in the horse industry. undergraduate students can
pursue bachelor’s degrees in animal science, plant science, and agriculture. concentrations
are available in production management, communications, veterinary health technology,
and more. in addition to the typical animal science and agriculture courses, ut-martin offers courses in horse science, light horse management, stable management, basic equitation,
and other horse-focused classes.
For students interested in riding competitively, the ut-martin skyhawk equestrian team
competes in the national collegiate equestrian association, which enables collegiate equestrians to ride at the varsity level. ncea holds four events: equitation on the flat, equitation
over fences, western horsemanship, and reining. like iHsa competitions, ncea riders
draw their mounts from a pool of qualified horses prior to their classes. but unlike iHsa,
ncea competitors ride head-to-head as individuals, and they ride on the same horse. so if
rider #1 on ut-martin’s team draws Horse a, the competing rider on the opposing team
also rides Horse a, and the rider who receives the best score on that horse wins. Horses are
typically provided by the school hosting the competition.
“ncea is different from iHsa in that we receive a four-minute warm-up time [prior to
the class],” says meghan cunningham corvin, head coach of the skyhawk equestrian team.
“During that time, you can become acquainted with the horse. if it’s over fences, you get
[to warm up] over four fences. we recruit our horses like we recruit our riders. we have
some very talented horses in our program to allow our student athletes to receive maximum
scores and performances.”
corvin became the team’s inaugural head coach in 2005. under her guidance, the team
has participated in the ncea championships every year, with top-10 placings. the team
makes its home at graves stables on campus. the stables include 10 stalls, three wash
racks, and three tack rooms, with an adjacent 250 by 150 foot outdoor arena. while ncea
limits its teams to 15 competitions per season, ut-martin typically hosts 5-6 competitions
each year at the ned r. mcwherter agricultural complex, an 82,000 square foot building
with a 24,000 square foot indoor arena and seating for 3,200 people.
“the goal is to have a well-balanced schedule of home and away [competitions],” corvin
says. “our season runs from the start of school to mid-april. we run our home competitions
like a gymnastics meet, weather permitting, with both arenas going simultaneously. we
very much try to break away from the typical horse show environment. we have music
playing while we announce the scores, and we encourage cheering and rooting for your
home team like you would at any other collegiate sporting event.”
youth aged 14-18 who are interested in experiencing the life of a skyhawk equestrian
can attend ut-martin’s premier equestrian camp in the summer, which allows students to
meet coach corvin and her assistant coach, ashley thompson, as well as the riders and
horses of the equestrian team. During the camp, participants can ride the team’s horses, stay
in the ut-martin dorms, and learn the basics of becoming a student athlete in the ncea.
For more information on ut-martin’s animal science and agriculture programs and
equestrian team, be sure to check out www.utm.edu and www.utmsports.com.
Vanderbilt university, Nashville, TN Founded in the fall of 1988 by a group of undergraduate students, the vanderbilt equestrian team competes in the intercollegiate Horse
show association, Zone 5, region 1. as a student-run organization, vet team members
rely on each other for shows and lessons. the team is currently comprised of club and hunt
seat divisions, with members ranging from beginning to seasoned national competitors.
ranking consistently within the top two in their region, team members participate in weekly
lessons held at Hunters court stables, located in murfreesboro, tn. the group is currently
coached by matthew piccolo. matthew graduated from the university of Findlay in 2008.
there are a multitude of colleges and universities across the u.s. and the world that offer
equestrian/equine studies, many with scholarships available. there are several website
sources that offer information about them. take a look at the following sources for more information: cappex lists 52 colleges in the u.s. at: http://www.cappex.com/colleges/majors/equestrian/equine-studies-670
Horse schools online, at www.horseschoolsonline.com is based on the book Horse
Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary
Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs. this website features over 1,000 colleges, universities, preparatory and secondary schools, and programs throughout the world that specialize in equine related studies or riding programs. the website has a search engine for
finding schools based on the school’s associations, the school specialty discipline, and the
country. there is also a world map of horse schools.
Horse world Data offers a list of Horse schools and instruction at: http://horseworlddata.com/schools.html schools in the u.s. are listed alphabetically by state first on the list,
then alphabetically by country.
other helpful resources are:
the national collegiate equestrian association: http://www.collegiateequestrian.com/
Horse schools.com at http://www.horseschools.com/ offers rankings of schools based
on ten criteria, plus an overall rating.
the Horse channel describes equine studies associate Degree programs:
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-resources/equine-college-associate-degree.aspx
The Wedding of
the [Past] Century
the invitation read: “the wedding is an antebellum
themed party. come dressed in your favorite 19th century
attire. classic antebellum 19th century or any riding or
driving attire is encouraged.”
a lush lawn at the germantown charity Horse show
grounds was the scene for the wedding of the Mid-South
Horse Review’s own pam gamble and billy anderson on
saturday august 17. the groom wore the finest butternut cavalry uniform, riding into the ceremony on his
horse galeah. shortly thereafter, the bride, wearing a
stunning 19th century silk riding habit, rode in sidesaddle
on her reliable horse rebel. the altar, created with a jump
fence and two standards, provided the equestrian-themed
backdrop for the ceremony.
“billy has asked me many times through the years
about marriage,” pam said. so, after 16 years together,
when pam finally accepted his proposal, the couple
started thinking seriously about what kind of ceremony
David Prince, Milan race director
Milan Flag
Race
By Steve Short
on race night they ride to win. but come morning, they
regard one another as family.
riders traveled from eight states to milan, tennessee
for the emily prince memorial world Flag race in July,
2013. this was the tenth year for the flag race event in
milan. riders competing at milan came from tennessee,
arkansas, indiana, illinois, missouri, mississippi, indiana and kentucky. over 550 riders participated during the
weekend of July 19-20, including 163 training participants and 65 youth barrel riders. there were 40 riders in
flag races and 30 riders in the pole races.
tami Denton, an illinois native now living near milan
they would like.
“the first thing that came to mind was that i wanted to
ride in on my horse; after all, he is white (gray),” pam explained. “i thought it might be nice to ride side saddle. so
i picked up a side saddle on ebay and starting reading and
watching youtube videos. it's amazing what you can
learn from the computer! i am far from an expert with
the side saddle, but i am able to walk, trot, and canter a bit
and trot a few cross rails. i thought that this would be
enough for what i would be doing at the wedding. of
course, the dismounting with the habit and petticoat was
the most difficult part, and rebel had to be perfectly still,
which he was.
“the habit was made by cindy westbroek at wildhorsefashion.com. cindy is an avid civil war reenactor
and an actor who specializes in side saddle roles. in fact,
she was working on my gown and had only finished the
skirt when she had to go to the gettysburg reenactment.
she finished the jacket when she got back in town, but
that was cutting the time a little close!
“the habit is Dupioni silk, a type of silk that changes
color depending on the angle that you look at it. it is blue
one way, silver another, and a little greenish from another
view. a bright fabric like this one would not have been
worn unless you were ‘husband hunting.’ otherwise, the
lady would wear a darker color. the silver piping on the
habit displays austrian knots, which are also on billy's
uniform. austrian knots and Hussar bars were often seen
on the officers’ wives habits, but not in silver. in other
words, this pattern is specific to an 1862 pattern, but we
took a few liberties with the fabric, especially the trim.
“since i was getting my horse into the ceremony, billy
wanted to as well. billy has always been fascinated with
the 19th century militaria. He jokes that he was born into
the wrong century! His uniform was a confederate officer’s cavalry uniform with european Hussar influences.
the fabrics and construction were authentic, but the design was somewhat unique, custom made by c and c sutlery. His horse galeah, a swedish warmblood seemed to
enjoy playing the cavalry mount, even though his first
ride with sword at his side was definitely a learning experience for her.”
the couple’s groomsmen were: best man ken
Daniels, Jason salomon, trey lawson, Damon mcDermot, shelby payne, chris stanley and brian robison.
bridesmaids were: maid of Honor chrissy saylor and
linda monier, pam's sister.
Friends and family seemed quite excited about the antebellum theme, and many attendees wore antebellum
and/or riding attire.
the couple ride with the longreen Foxhounds and are
members of the nashoba carriage association. billy is a
polo groom and resident trainer at oak view stables. He
is a certified english saddle Fitter and a certified equine
sports massage therapist. pam is vice-president of the
nashoba carriage association and an alumna writer and
photographer for the Mid-South Horse Review.
has competed in the local race for eight years. this year
she won the 2-D barrel race and took home a $486 cash
prize. Her husband, James Denton, a milan native, is a
four-time world champion.
“the fellowship time with people and the thrill of the
competition are the things i love about racing,” said ms.
Denton. “ we may argue and spat with each other from
time to time, but if something happened to somebody out
here, everybody would be here right away to help.”
sara crocker, an east tennessee resident, traveled to
milan to compete for the second year. “i think it’s a wonderful event,” she said. “ i look forward to the fellowship
with people even more than i do barrel racing.”
“every year it’s gotten bigger,” said director David
prince, father of the late emily prince for whom the memorial race is named. the world championship Flag
race was moved from mount vernon, illinois to milan in
2003. the barrel races have been held since 2005 in memory of emily, an avid barrel racer from the milan area
who died in a four-wheeler accident in 2004 at age 22.
tommy goosetree and his 10-year old daughter, molly,
traveled from benton, illinois to compete. mr. goosetree,
who began competitive riding at age five, said, “we go
all summer. milan is one of a handful of events that you
want to go to. you get really comfortable with the people
who go to the shows. you know their kids, and they know
your kids. i see these people way more than i see some of
my own family.”
John soladine, an indiana native now living in Hopkinsville, ky had three generations of his family at the
milan show, including three-year-old grandson, cole
grace. “i brought my kids up on riding, and now they’re
bringing up their own kids with it,” he said. “i’ve been
coming to milan every year but one. i like just getting
with this group of people. it’s a super tight knit group.
you’ve got friends from four or five states who get together.”
soladine estimated there were only 75 people now regularly competing in flag race events in all of north america. He said about forty of those competed at milan. Flag
racing has declined because of fuel prices and other costs,
he said. but barrel racing appears to be gaining in popularity.
winners on Friday night included tammy wonders
(Flag race) and katie brown (open barrels race). tyler
prince of gibson, tn won the Friday speed race. Full
results are available on our website.
Molly Goosetree and Dad Tommy Goosetree
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Brother-N-Laws
Team Roping
Article & Photos by Morgan Carrier
brother-n-laws productions brought their “mississippi summer – big money river roping” to the tunica,
ms paul battle arena august 10-11, 2013. saturday
night’s events included #11 warm-up roping, #6 elite
cap 3HD pa-1, limited to 100 entered teams. the high
point header and high point heeler received 15 free runs
in the truck roping. to satisfy hungry appetites, there was
a fish fry with free beer saturday evening.
the highlight of the weekend’s roping was sunday’s
#11 truck roping with a #6 elite cap 3HD pa-1. the
high point roper would win a 4-door ram Dually Diesel
pick up truck, sponsored by elder Dodge of athens, tX.
How did this event get the name “brother n laws”
roping? “somewhere around 2009, in angus, texas,”
founder kirby Hill said, he and his brother-in law, Jason
bottoms came up with an idea to start roping competitions. today, their competitions span north america, and
offer young novice riders opportunities to qualify for national competitions, as well win cash and other major
prizes such as pick up trucks.
the judging criteria for the team roping are based on
the time it takes the two-man team to rope two calf legs.
this event was for novices only. winner of the truck at
this competition was Jimmy Dale white.
For more information on future events, contact kirby
Hill at 903-875-8130, and visit brother–n--laws productions on facebook.
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classes at the west tennessee quarter
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were packed, with the show drawing in
over 2000 entries! one of the final remaining shows before the aqHa world
show, the wtqHa event, held at the
shelby showplace arena in memphis, tn
attracted not only locals, but also people
from out of town on their way to the world
show. there were competitors from as far
away as texas and Florida ready to compete in classes including Halter, western
pleasure, over Fences, Hunter, trail, and
pleasure Driving, to name a few.
everyone loves a deal! and at the
wtqHa summer circuit show, competitors got a deal! For a flat $375 fee, the
wtqHa offered 6 judges: tim Finkenbinder, steve Heckaman, gene parker,
buddy Fisher, pierre briere, and Don mcDuffee. this fee applied to one horse, one
stall, entry fees and drug fees. “six judges
is a great number for the all inclusive entry
fee price,” explained Jackson, tn trainer
David berrie. However, six- judge shows
are not always allowed by aqHa, and
may not be possible again in the future, revealed wtqHa secretary Jill Dinning.
wtqHa usually holds its shows at the
university of tennessee at martin, which
only has 175 stalls and will not support
such a large show.
another factor that contributed to the
large attendance numbers was the presence of the over Fences classes. at the
large wtqHa show in april in shelbyville, tn, there were exhibitors in the
class who requested that it be offered
again. wtqHa was glad to comply and
borrowed jumps from the ut martin
equestrian team in order to put on that
portion of the show. it was such a hit that
over Fences will likely be added permanently to the wtqHa show bill. Dinning
remarked, “they really had a good turn
out and would like us to do it again. we
will now start looking for some sponsors
to help us with the over Fences class.”
with so many entries and over 200
classes, it is a wonder how the wtqHa
fits a show this large into one weekend.
the atmosphere was quite relaxed and
jovial around the show pen. exhibitors
could be seen chatting with each other,
doing slow work during the allotted practice times in the arena, or just hanging out
by their stalls enjoying a snack. “we want
to make our show as exhibitor friendly as
we can. we try not to work the horses all
day, so we get to enjoy the weekend,” explained Dinning. “wtqHa is working on
building our team and trying new things
to keep up with what our exhibitors want.
we are always trying to learn and do better.”
For more information about wtqHa,
including point standings and schedule,
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bay gelding, thou art, it almost did. He
had finished third at the congress as a 3year-old and had won the southern bell
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known around the barn, deserved a second
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Having been saved from an almost
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anything but smooth. He had only been at
Dr. Deming-Jumper's barn for ten days before he had to be rushed to the mississippi
state college of veterinary medicine
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due to complications from strangles he had
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a stubborn fever, which kept James contagious and needing continued observation,
he remained at mscvm for a month and
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“He almost died multiple times!” exclaimed trainer David berrie while telling
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through injections that stimulate the production of joint fluid, allowing proper lubrication, before James would make his
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Deming-Jumper's outfit, the pair were entered for the first time together in the
pleasure Driving class. expecting only to
help out and complete the class, all were
shocked when they placed second and
earned another half a point! “He is just a
great horse!” gushed berrie.
in fact, he is currently in contention for
the year end title of open High point all
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berrie. However, he is not currently for
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barrel racing, and reining. of course, there
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Horse competition.
the scene changed on monday to trail
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basic reining.
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trail pleasure Driving, trail pleasure lady
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wednesday morning was showmanship
time with many classes for the youth and 4H members, finishing the morning’s classes
with stock seat equitation. wednesday afternoon’s classes brought folks back to the
pleasure classes.
thursday morning continued with the
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shod classes. the racking Horse amateur
owners had a chance to “show their stuff”
and again in the open racking Horse and
racking trail pleasure classes.
spotted saddle Horses had their day in
the show ring on saturday, along with the
championship classes for the week’s winners.
young riders were not left out of the activities either. there were the stick Horse
class and lead line class for riders 6 and
under. neither were the dogs left out! thursday afternoon’s Dog show included a
puppy class, “i look like my master,”
costume class, trick class, and a championship Dog class.
For more information about the walking
Horse owners association and the international grand championships, please visit:
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voice.
one article appeared in the april 1969
voice entitled “walking….coast to
coast.” the story detailed mr. corum’s
idea to sponsor and showcase a pleasure
tennessee walking Horse and rider’s
3,000 mile journey across the u.s., from
the atlantic to the pacific ocean. a red
roan stallion, go boy’s missing Heir, was
chosen by mr. corum as the horse to make
the trip, and Farris (Dan) wilson of
louisville, ky, was given the opportunity
to make a trip of a lifetime. on July 27,
1968, go boy’s missing Heir walked into
the atlantic ocean at Folly beach in
charleston, sc, and on December 27,
1968, in front of a san Diego, ca crowd,
he walked into the pacific ocean and
turned for photographs!
In Memory Of
Ray Corum
By Sandy Lemons
story about the equine’s death entitled
“end of an era.”
breeding pleasure walking horses was
the main objective of ray corum, but cer-
charles raymond “ray” corum of
bardstown, ky, passed away July 6, 2013
at the age of 90. He is survived by his
wife, wanda, daughter Donna perkins
(Howard), son ron corum, 2 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a great
great grandson. the tennessee walking
Horse has lost from its ranks not only a
fine gentleman, but also a true horseman
who loved the breed and promoted its
physical and mental versatility across the
u.s. and canada.
“ray corum stables” was originally located in louisville, ky, with an additional
farm situated in bardstown, where its operation continues today. after retiring
from his ownership of ray corum’s Hardware & lumber co. in louisville, the corums made their permanent home in
bardstown. mr. ray’s resting place is not
far from his beloved farm and the walking
horse stallions and mares he leaves behind. For decades, the corums’ program
has bred fine tennessee walking Horse
mares to proven stallions whose foals
would grow up and give a rider the smooth
running walk similar to the “old gait” of
the former “plantation walking horse.” in
mr. ray’s world, the mares were just as
important as the stallions, and he was successful in raising top-of-the-line walking
horses of both genders.
in 1966, ray corum purchased the stallion merry boy’s F-88 from the late sam
paschal and brought the stallion home to
kentucky to stand. considered to be one
of the last great sons of merry boy, F-88
lived a life complete and died at the age of
36 on February 2, 1990. buried on the corums’ farm, F-88 lies in a grave surrounded by a wall built of kentucky
limestone, complete with a horse statue
and engraved marker at his head. the
march 1990 voice printed a half-page
tainly not his only contribution to the
breed. mr. ray was an informative author
and wrote several articles on the walking
horse in magazines, journals, as well as the
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Restoration
Greener pastures
By Nancy Brannon
there have been many recent improvements to the property at 7901 old poplar
pike in germantown, now owned by the
city of germantown and named bobby
lanier Farm park. volunteer gardeners
have established prolific vegetable and
flower community gardens on the property. there is a large herb garden to season those fresh tasty vegetables. chickens
produce eggs and patrol the barnyard for
insects. the small cottage near the back of
the property has been repaired for use by
the staff. but the neglected stable is the
main structure yet to be renovated – until
a few weeks ago.
in august, the germantown board of
mayor and aldermen approved an agreement between the city and germantown
charity Horse show (gcHs) officials, a
public-private partnership that provides
for improvements to the stable. the estimated cost of over $250,000 for the renovation will be borne mainly by the
germantown charity Horse show. the
labor is mostly volunteered by germantown charity Horse show officials and
friends, led by george mcgaha, facilities
director for the horse show.
mcgaha said that renovations started
about six weeks/two months ago. the
gcHs folks are funding it and doing the
work – mainly to give back to the city of
germantown and to bobby lanier, both of
whom have been major supporters of the
horse show. “the idea of being able to do
something for the city and to honor bobby
lanier is the key goal behind this labor,”
he said.
“we had to replace some of the concrete blocks in the stalls. i removed all the
(left) View of the stable at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, overlooking the garden area. (center) George McGaha leads the volunteer effort in restoring the stable. (right) Jef Terry, Bobby Lanier Farm Park Manager.
wire between the stalls myself,” mcgaha
said. He is in the process of replacing all
the stall boards that line the top of the
blocks, preparing the framework that will
hold the bars between the stalls. “we will
rebuild the stall doors, create a museum
area on the west side of the stalls, and renovate the bathroom and the office.”
work on repairing the roof and adding
two sky lights was in progress. mcgaha
said some of the repairs, like roofing,
plumbing, and electrical work were contracted with private companies. otherwise,
it’s george and a “crew” of two other folks
who do most of the work: austin simmons
and John coons. other volunteers help
out, such as Jimmy chancellor, former
gcHs president.
Jef terry, bobby lanier Farm park
manager, came by to see the progress of
the work. He has been researching the history of the property and was excited to
find that the original owner of all the prop-
erty in this area, including the park, was
Frances wright. “she started the nashoba
commune here in germantown, on this
property. she lived right here! she was
scottish born, a lecturer, writer, abolitionist, free thinker, feminist, and social reformer.” read more about Frances wright
at the germantown museum website:
http://germantownmuseum.org/ap14.php
in recent decades, the 10-acre property
in the heart of old germantown has a history of being a horse stable. before city
of germantown bought the property in
2009, it was michael and Joan terry’s
ocean view Farm. in the 1970s, it was
mark iv stables, managed by trainer
melinda brannon Harrison. in the mid1960s to mid-1970s, gayle ragen resided
there, and her two sons, Danny and tim
rode hunter ponies, training with melanie
smith taylor. in fact, ragen’s second husband, Jacques schuler, has done some volunteer work on the barn and in the garden.
prior to that, it was owned by the thurmans and the thompsons. the stable was
originally built by bill culbreath. and, the
original [modern] owner was billy
mccaa, dating back to the 1940s.
within hacking distance of the germantown charity Horse show grounds, it
was a desirable location for hunter/jumper
riders. the current soccer fields adjacent
to the park were once horse pasture, leased
by mark iv stables and shared with riders
from Jerome robertson’s stable, which
was just on the other side of the field. Just
down the road is the Hugh Frank smith
Farm, where olympian melanie smith
taylor trained, and richard watson’s
training barn was located on germantown
parkway where the village at germantown retirement community now sits. and
with wildwood Farms on germantown
road south of poplar pike, the area once
teemed with the region’s top hunter /
jumper and polo trainers and riders.
(left) Stall walls get new blocks, as needed, and new lumber to hold the new stall bars. (center) The central barn aisle.
(right) New roofing and two new skylights are being installed. The exterior will be repaired and repainted, too.
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TN Century
Farms
Information compiled by Nancy Brannon
the tennessee century Farms program,
created in 1975, recognizes the contribution of families across the 95 counties of
the state who have owned and farmed the
same land for at least 100 years. now
overseen by the center for Historic preservation at middle tennessee state university, the program collects and interprets the
agrarian history and culture, culminating
in a book and traveling exhibit: tennessee
agriculture: a century Farms perspective.
the century Farms program has 1,507
certified farms. of that number, 157 are
200 years old, 634 are 150 years old, and
716 are over 100 years old. the oldest
century farm in the state is masengill
Farm in sullivan county, founded in 1775,
owned by sally masengill-bell.
the requirements for qualifying as a
century Farm are: (1) the farm has been
in a family continuously for at least 100
years; (2) the farm has at least 10 acres of
the original founders’ land; (3) the farm
produces at least $1,000 of farm income
annually; and (4) at least one owner is a
resident of tennessee.
two special categories of century
Farms are pioneer century Farms and
african american century Farms. pioneer
century Farms date to the mid-1700s
when settlers, whose families originated in
scotland, ireland, england, wales, germany, switzerland, and France journeyed
to lands west of the unaka mountains to
establish farmlands on the “frontier.”
these lands had been the hunting and
dwelling places for centuries for native
american tribes, who established govern-
ments such as the watauga association
(1772).
african american century Farms were
founded by emancipated slaves and their
children. Freedmen had to overcome many
obstacles to own land and it could take
many years for freedmen to save enough
money to purchase land. there are eight of
these century Farms across tennessee, established between 1876 and 1906.
counties around the mid south are
abundant in century Farms. shelby
county has a dozen, including barret
Farm in the unincorporated community of
barretville, dating to 1850. bragg brothers
Farm, in northern shelby county, dates to
1836. north of rosemark, the castles-mccalla Farm was established in 1875. the
macedonia community is home to maplecrest Farm, established by william battle
iii and chloe boddie battle in 1846. rembert place Farm is the oldest century Farm
in shelby county, established by andrew
rembert in 1824. the original farm consisted of 2,000 acres, located ten miles
north of memphis and known as seven
Hills plantation, and the plantation house
was constructed in 1844.
there are over twice as many in Fayette
county (250), and visitors to somerville,
tn may know of the armour Farm, established in 1836 by william, an irish immigrant from south carolina, and isabella
armour. the bejach Farm, four miles
north of moscow, was started by Henry
benton Dillard in 1840 with 166 acres of
farmland. eleven miles northeast of
somerville lies the boswell Farm, started
in 1876 by william and catherine wirt
cannon with 178 acres, soon developing
it to over 2,200 acres and nicknamed
“Hatchie Hall.” in williston, the crawford
Farm dominates. Job and sarah garrison
walker acquired 388 acres and founded a
rural trade center. owning and operating a
steam-powered water system, a cotton gin,
general store and post office, the family
established the town of walker station,
which eventually became williston. attracted by the simplicity and low cost of
silk production, Job was one of many
small farmers in tennessee who planted
mulberry groves and began nurturing cocoons in the 1830s. by the 1840s, tennessee farmers produced over 1,000
pounds of silk, 90 percent of which was
produced in east and middle tennessee.
by 1850, tennessee led the nation in the
production of cocoons. soon thereafter,
however, great numbers of silkworms
began dying and farmers abandoned their
mulberry groves and cocoons, and by
1860, the silk industry in tennessee vanished as quickly as it had appeared. in
1834, edmund and elizabeth veneable
taylor established sylvan ridge Farm
nine miles northeast of somerville. sylvan
ridge Farm is noted for its three intact antebellum buildings: the “sylvan ridge”
home, a two-story frame structure built in
1832; the “sylvester” home, also a twostory frame building constructed in 1850;
and taylors chapel church, a brick building that dates to 1847. teague Farm dates
to 1870 when carroll and nancy teague
began farming 106 acres, raising corn, cotton, dairy cattle, and mules. there are 22
century Farms in Haywood county, including two in the booth family – one on
melvin’s side of the family and one on
becky’s side of the family. in 1894, following the death of her mother, blanch g.
booth, one of eight children, inherited 84
acres which had belonged to her parents,
albert c. booth and sally wattridge
booth.
the other century farm in the booth
family is on becky’s side: the stewart
Farm, established in 1882 by James
clancy Dezern, a german immigrant who
came to Haywood county from north
carolina. He married Josephine mccoy
and the Dezerns had seven children. their
daughter Hattie inherited the farm in 1930
and, with her husband Floyd stewart, they
continued to farm the land. one of the
couple’s five children, Floyd Dezern
“pete” stewart became the third generation to own the farm. after pete’s death,
his wife maxine, becky booth’s mother,
became the owner.
milton and becky booth and son
bradley are proud to have two century
farms in their family, both passed down
through the female sides of the family.
they raise cotton, soybeans, hay and
quarter Horses.
lagoon plantation is one of the few
farms founded by a woman in the early
decades of the nineteenth century. property rights did not favor women and land
was usually owned by male members of
families. an exception was mary Jaoqualine smith lee of virginia. after the death
of her husband, col. phillip s. lee, iii, she
sold the family plantation in campbell
county, virginia and with her four children, slaves, and supplies began a journey
down the atlantic coast, crossed the gulf
of mexico, and came up the mississippi
river to west tennessee. in Haywood
county she bought 500 acres and built a
two-story house.
nelson bond’s oakview Farm chronicles the experiences of tennessee’s freedmen and women in the years following the
civil war and emancipation. only seven
other century Farms in the state are certified by descendants of former slaves who
established farms. like most freedmen
and women, the bonds farmed rented land
or sharecropped, began a family, and
saved as much money as possible from
their crops. after twenty years of hard
work, nelson bond purchased his farm in
1888. today, 120 acres of the nelson
bond’s oakview Farm is owned by four of
the founders’ great grandchildren and their
spouses.
in the Jackson, tn area, scott woolfolk
is the fifth generation farming his family
farm. originally called walnut Flat Farm,
folks now generally refer to it as woolfolk
Farm, where scott has 1,000 acres in pasture and hay, raising beef cattle, and another 350 acres in row crop – rotating
corn, cotton, and soybeans. He primarily
grows sungrazer bermuda hay, since
around 2002, and has had great success
with it. a new venture this year is growing
alfalfa hay. “we’ll be cutting hay through
october and hope to get 4 to 5 cuttings a
year from it. we plan to cut it every 30
days,” scott said.
scott’s dad John is the fourth generation
of family farmers. He recently retired from
the Farm bureau and has moved back to
the farm, helping scott with whatever
farming project he has going.
their family farm was established in
1865 when william and eliza williams
person purchased 1,062 acres and established walnut Flat Farm northeast of Jackson, tn. after the civil war they
eventually expanded their farm to 1,357
acres, managing cotton, corn, hay, swine
and cattle herds. in 1870 william and two
sons donated land for the site of the claybrook cumberland presbyterian church.
in 1875 they gave land for the construction of the community’s black methodist
church.
Daughter of the original owners, susan
elizabeth pearson inherited 153 acres of
her parents’ land, and married John
george woolfolk. the present family
home, called walnut Flat, dates to 1870.
in middle tennessee, williamson
county is home to 33 century Farms.
beech Hill Farm, near college grove, became the new home for former north carolina residents william and mary Harris
ogilvie in 1796, near a spring that still
supplies the farm with fresh water. the
farm’s 1830 slave quarters and 1850 stone
springhouse are listed on the national
register of Historic places. the bond
family own two century Farms: blue
grass Farm, dating to 1825 where John
bond operated a blacksmith shop as early
as 1797, and bond Farm in bethesda community, dating from 1870. south of
Franklin lie (continued on p. 35 Farms)
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availability. $275 mo. call 901-359-1217.
9-1tp
stonebridge ranch. collierville, tn.
901-486-1588. pasture board with grain
and hay twice daily $275. Full use of barn
- hot water, wash rack, tack room. stalls, if
needed.
9-1tp
now open. silver Fields Farm, 9850
east shelby Drive, collierville, tn. 901634-1031. beautiful, serene, quiet. self
board $200. Full board $500
9-1tp
Dressage and hunter/jumper boarding
and training facility. 24-stall barn, 2 outdoor rings (one with lights), 10 paddocks.
quality care by experienced professionals.
lessons and other programs for all levels.
relaxed, friendly environment. Just south
of collierville. $525/month. Jennifer (901)
484-1870.
9-2tp
Day crossing stables. boarding
- self $95, partial $199, Full $295. 8
12X12 stalls, 160 acres, lighted arena.
Hwy. 72 & rossville in mt. pleasant. 10
min. from collierville. (901) 487-7797.
Horse trailer rentals available. www.daycrossingstables.com
9-1tp
HAY AND FEED
TOP QuALITY TIFTON 44
BERMuDA HORSE HAY. square bales
$5.00. 12 miles e. of collierville, off Hwy.
72. (662) 252-2209; (901) 491-3807 9-1tp
Hay: tifton square bales in barn. coldwater, ms. Fred (bubba) stone. 662-5010980 or 662-622-5213.
9-1tp
vaughn's #1 bermuda: 50 to 60 lb.
square bales @ $8; ~1,000 lb. rolls @ $80.
Discounts on large quantities. mixed grass
hay @ discount rate. guaranteed analysis:
12.5% to 14.5% protein; 64% to 67%
tDn. this hay will sustain a horse or cow
over the winter, feeding 2% of their body
weight/day. no grain supplements needed!
we do soil tests yearly and follow utk
ext. ser. recommendations for lime and
fertilizer. no herbicides used; weeds controlled by natural methods. this is some of
the finest hay grown! pick up hay at our
fields at 4300 watkins and 4300 thomas
st., memphis, tn. Delivery available. call
mike (901) 634-3912.
9-1tp
vaughn's bermuda Hay. clean, fertilized, high protein, no weeds. also have
mixed grass. brownsville, tn. can deliver.
731-432-9179.
9-1tp
tifton 44 bermuda. square bales $4.50.
Delivery available for a fee. (901) 2995081. tipton co. atoka.
9-1tp
vaughn one bermuda horse quality hay.
Delivery available. squares $5 in barn.
4X5 rolls $35 & up. 662-808-5049.
9-1tp
HORSES FOR SALE
aqHa palominos & buckskins. yearlings, colts, broodmares. excellent bloodlines & dispositions. $200 up. (662)
562-9264 or (662) 292-0368.
9-2tp
your chance to get the young cow
Horse you've always wanted at the price
you're willing to give! broke and ready for
event training. call/text 731-307-8811.
reece stanfill.
9-1tp
Brown Shop Road Farm
Leon Oliver
1475 Brown Shop Road • Cornersville, TN
931-293-4156
specializing in:
Pleasure Tennessee WalkingHorses field trial ready!
Mammoth Jack Stock • Nervous Goats
www.twhheritagesociety.com
miniature Horse 2013 colt. 26.5" tall,
palomino, quality conformation, sound &
healthy. $75. call 901-361-5278. 9-1tp
spotted saddle Horses. piZZa - 2-yrold sabino red roan & white, very gentle
gelding, trail rider or keg shod show.
pretty and unusual markings. $1500. surprise - 8-yr-old black & white tobiano
mare, pretty trail ride or show. $675.
rocking river cookie - 8-mo-old
beautiful show quality black & white filly;
very, very gentle & fun companion. $500.
all nssHa registered. billy cook, flat
seat cutting saddle $600. 2-horse red s&H
trailer, new tires, $1500. call tony neill
731-412-2344 or 731-926-3133 or Jeremiah melson 731-607-5668. savannah,
tn.
9-1tb
aqHa: weanlings, yearlings, two &
three yr. olds. ~incentive Fund~ $400 to
$2,500. palomino, blue roans, blacks, and
buckskins. bloodlines: reynolds rap,
sonny reynolds & buddy man Jack.
call 731-780-2641 or 731-772-0246.
www.boothquarterhorses.com.
See our ad in August issue!
9-1tb
BEDDING
Hardwood shavings in bags for sale.
Hwy 72. For more information call 662629-0808.
9-3tp
DOGS
llewellyn english setter male puppy for
sale. Dob: 4/26/13. shots to date. For info:
call: 662-295-0477; email: [email protected].
9-1tp
HORSE TRAILERS
campbell 2-horse bp. removable top
doors & partitions. lights, brakes, etc.
service yearly. $1,900 obo. 901-606-2119.
EMPLOYMENT
Horse-drawn carriage drivers needed.
Downtown memphis. will train. no experience necessary. (901) 496-2128.
uptowncarriages.com.
9-1tp
looking for something different to do
with your horse and can lope w/ control?
the equestrian Drill team has 4 slots
available. located near Jackson, tn. info:
731-613-0536.
9-1tp
Hunter/jumper barn seeks part-time barn
manager. Flexible hours. must be knowledgeable in basic veterinary care, horse and
office management, and light farm maintenance. no mucking. germantown, tn
area. resumé required for interview. call
(901) 218-5860 for appt. 9-1tp
groundskeeper on small Farm. Farm
duties, grounds keeping, lawn work, misc.
work on small farm in exchange for room
and board and small wages. Honest and dependable, background check. rossville,
tn near Hwys 196 and 57. (901) 4948598.
9-1tp
english trainer wanted for mid-south
stables. (901) 383-0145.
9-2tp
EVENTS
petting Zoo: basic farm animals.
birthday parties, church and company
events, also Day care. memphis area.
(901) 603-1121 or (901) 487-1229.
9-1tp
calf roping and breakaway clinic,
sept. 28, 9:00 to 5:00. $150 per student.
goodrich Fall Jackpot calf roping, sept.
29, 10:00 am. goodrich arena, Humboldt,
tn. call cliff goodrich 731-426-2590.
9-1tp
FARRIERS
Drw HorsesHoeing. David wentz.
18 years experience. certified Journeyman
i Farrier. natural and therapeutic shoeing
for lame and performance horses. (662)
587-2485
9-4tp
RIDING LESSONS
Fall & winter western riding classes
forming at coyote run arena. contact:
terri Draper 901-634-7484.
Horsemaniacamp.com.
9-1tp
SADDLE REPAIR
saDDle & tack repair: van's
leather craft. in stock new and used saddles and horse health products. off Hwy.
309, 1909 bubba taylor rd., byhalia, ms.
(662) 838-6269.
9-rtfn
REAL ESTATE
waterford, ms. 2,000 sF beautiful livein 2+ bdrm loft over barn w/ 2 stalls and
guest rooms. 30-50 acres available pasture,
30-acre lake, trail ride into bordering H.s.
national Forest. lease $1050 - reduced w/
some caretaker responsibilities. possible to
lease w/ option to buy. see pics at
www.moonshinelake.com. 662-333-4170
9-1tp
House For rent. quaint house
available, just steps from a barn in a private setting. ideal for horse owner! 1bedroom, 1 & 1/2 baths, 1,000 sf, large walk-in
closet, laundry room, kitchen with refrigerator and range. ellendale/bartlett. (901)
628-7086.
9-1tp
For rent: Farmhouse, 2,800 sf + single detached garage, small barn on 10
acres. eads/collierville area. (901) 6063880.
9-1tp
AQHA KINGS DOC DUN
Buckskin Stallion - 15.1 - 1200 lbs.
90% Color Producer of Buckskins, Palominos & Duns
DOC BAR & POCO BUENO
(Farms, continued from p. 33) two cedar
lane Farms, established in 1896 by James
walker on 187 acres.
maple crest stock Farm played an important role in the development of the tennessee walking Horse. the farm dates to
1870 and was originally located on 125
acres of land southeast of Franklin.
william Harris ogilvie, the farm’s
founder, was best known as a leading
breeder of tennessee walking Horses. a
founder of the tennessee walking Horse
association in 1934, he bred the show
horses until his death in 1977. south of
Franklin, maplewood Farm dates back to
a revolutionary war land grant, which
Daniel brown of south carolina gave to
the children of his sister, elizabeth brown
lee of salisbury, connecticut. the deed
was registered in williamson county in
1810. maplewood is one of williamson
county’s oldest century Farms. its nineteenth century buildings include the
maplewood plantation home, constructed
in 1836, its log kitchen, and the farm's
original log cabin, built as a one room
cabin in the 1790s and converted to a tworoom dogtrot cabin in the 1800s. maplewood is listed on the national register of
Historic places.
the scruggs Homestead Farm in
greene county is only one among several
century Farms that identifies the founder
as an avid horse racer. in 1799, richard
scruggs of virginia established the
scruggs Farm on 265 acres, where he
owned one of the county’s first horse racing tracks. Family tradition boasts that
“andrew Jackson raced horses on this
farm.”
there are many more century Farms in
tennessee to explore. Find more information about them at: http://www.tncenturyfarms.org/ Descriptions of farms located
in each county are available.
(above) Scenes at the Booth Farm in
Haywood County.
NEW ADDITION
Palomino Overo Paint
EmPhAsIzE ThE GOlD
Available at stud
Private Treaty
WE SPECIALIZE IN COLORED
WANT TO BUY:
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Blacks, Buckskins, Duns & Palominos Horses, Saddles & Trailers
Western Pleasure Horses & Trail Horses For Sale
Owners: Charles & sharon lott
10391 St. Rt. 152 W. ~ Humboldt, TN 38343
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901-485-4103
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Amory, MS•662-871-7798
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training performance horses
Cutting • ranch sorting •
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1243 Hwy 51 N.
Ripley, TN 38063
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CL: 731-697-3356
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Saddles & Tack <> Saddle Repair
Custom Leather Work
Regency Farm
M
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winter storage available
Mic hael Anderson
Kay W hittington
901.465.0713
only 10 minutes from Collierville, TN!
Specializing in correcting equine behavior issues and
starting the young horse by using natural horsemanship
techniques and traditional foundation training methods.
* Horses Boarded * Training * Lessons
All Breeds * All Riding Disciplines Welcome
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Office: (731) 772-3950
Cell Phone: (731) 234-8318
Fax: (731) 772-3951
1263 Anderson Avenue
Brownsville, TN 38012
E-Mail:
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731-234-0860
Alfalfa • Orchard Grass • Timothy
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1910 Madison Ave, #530
Memphis, TN 38104
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2181 MuRFREESBORO RD. • WOODBuRY, TN
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Shoes • Tools • Nails • Pads • Anvils • Forges • Hoof Stands
Tool Boxes • Stall Jacks • Delta Hoof Care Products
Hoof Repair • Hoof Dressing • Alum. Shoes - Race Plates
E.Q. Solutions • Equine Meds. • Full Line of English Tack
UPS DELIVERY! • LOW PRICES!
WE BUY & SELL SADDLES!
Hours: mon-Fri.8 a.m-7 p.m. • sat.8 a.m.-2 p.m. • closed sun.
We Offer Advice On Shoeing Problems
Hilliard
EXCAVATING
(662) 397-6003
(662) 397-5998
[email protected]
www.sbarsequispa.com
Landscaping Materials: Sand, gravel, fill dirt,mulch
all types of Limestone
(662)429-0802 •[email protected]
mobile saltwater spa for horses
Kirk/Courtney Shumpert, DVM
884 County Rd. 1409
Mooreville, MS 38857
901-876-5891
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David Wentz
Certified Journeyman I Farrier
Natural and Therapeutic Shoeing
for
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21 years experience
Reliable and Professional Service
Call for an appointment:
901-482-4876
Robert Parsonson D.V.M. • John English D.V.M.
Large Animal calls Mondays by appointment
Horse Riding Arenas - Construction & Repairs
Building Pads for Homes, Shops & Barns
Ponds & Lakes - Construction & Repairs
Gravel Driveway - Construction & Maintenance
Clearing & Dirtwork
Aubrey Hilliard
901-465-8877
901-487-9141
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901-463-0937
Dunlapequineservices.com
Experience and Cutting Edge Care 24/7
-24/7 emergency care
- Lameness Diagnostics
- Digital X-ray & Ultrasound
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- Prepurchase Exams
- Powerfloat Dentistry
- Upper Airway Endoscopy
Charles Mercer, dVM • Chara Short, dVM
Ashley Phelps, dVM • Megan dorris Hunt, dVM
Phone: 662•893•2546
6740 CENTER Hill RD • OliVE BRaNCH, MS 38654
Clinic Open: Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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8565 Hwy 64, Somerville, TN 38068
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(901) 466-9ACH (9224)
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1231 Vera Cruz
Memphis, TN 38117
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Mid-South Horse Review calendar of events
SEPTEM B ER - N OVEM B ER
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
7777 walnut grove rd., memphis, tn
(901) 757-7777 ext.7106 www.agricenter.org
aug. 30-sep. 8: Delta Fair & music Festival
sep. 13: boots & beats
sep. 27-29: Dynamite barrel race
oct. 18-20: napHa eastern regional championships
oct. 25-27: mid south qH breeder's Futurity
nov. 8-10: team roping by Jx2 productions
CANTON MULTIPURPOSE CENTER
501 soldiers colony rd., canton, ms.
sep. 28-29 ms reining Horse assn.
oct. 18-20: ms Hunter Jumper oktoberfest
FORREST CO. MULTI PURPOSE CNTR
962 sullivan rd. Hattiesburg, ms
(601) 583-7500
sep. 13-14: 4-H Fall livestock show
GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENA
www.gchs.org (901) 754-0009
sep. 27-28: west tn pony club show
oct. 25-27: nashoba carriage assn. show
nov. 1-2: megFord Horse show
nov. 7-11: wtHJa Harvest time
MARSHALL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
1569 Hwy. 7 n, Holly springs, ms
(662) 252-5441 www.mcfairgrounds.com
oct. 12: kudzu klassic barrel race
oct. 26: Deep south rodeo Finals
nov. 2, 16: kudzu klassic
MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARK
starkville, ms (662) 325-0508; 662-325-9350
http://msucares.com/centers/agricenter/
oct. 17-20: Horse poor barrel racing
nov. 4-10: Farmtastic
TENNESSEE LIVESTOCK CENTER
murfreesboro, tn www.mtsu.edu/tlc/
sep. 14-15: tn pony of americas club show
sep. 19-21: national spotted saddle Horse show
nov. 16-17: stones river pony club combined
test & Dressage show
TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM MTSU
murfreesboro, tn www.mtsu.edu/tmc
sep. 3-7: eastern cowboy mounted shooting
sep. 13-15: tn qH assoc. show
oct. 1-6: aqHa novice world championships
oct. 10-13: smoky mountains reining
oct. 17-19: southern saddlebred sales & show
nov. 9-10: volunteer ranch Horse show
nov. 15-17: music city arabian Horse show
TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTER
cleveland, tn http://www.tsec.org
sep. 4-7: nrHa world Jamboree
sep. 13-14: upHa saddlebred show
sep. 14: area 4 special olympics equestrian
sep. 28-29: southern comfort mounted games
TUNICA ARENA & EXPOSITION CNTR
tunica, ms (662) 363-3299
www.tunicaarena.com
sep. 6-8: lucky Dog barrel race
sep. 20-22: wcHa Halter Futurity
sep. 27-29: circle g quarter Horse show
oct. 10-12: national sorting cow Horse assn.
world championship Finals
oct. 19-20: parelli Horse & soul tour
oct. 28-nov. 2: ustpa world show
nov. 9-10: arkansas reining Horse show
nov. 14-16: tunica Fall classic twH show
nov. 22-24: F5 barrel race
nov. 30-Dec. 1: mid-south qH show
UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION
sep. 27-29: wtqHa show
oct. 5: equestrian team open show
WILLIAMSON COUNTY AG EXPO PARK
Franklin, tn (615) 595-1227
www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov/
oct. 12-13: big ticket team roping
oct. 18-19: Dynamite barrel race/ibra show
INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOWS
http://www.ihsazone5region1.com/schedule.html
http://capone.mtsu.edu/eqteam/showschedule.ht
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sep. 28-29: sewanee, tn. univ. of the south.
Hunter seat
oct. 25-27: knoxville, tn. maryville college.
western, Hunter seat
nov. 9-10: murray, ky. murray state univ.
4-H
www.utextension.utk.edu/4h/calendar/index.htm
msucares.com/4h_youth/calendar/calendar.pdf
seconD & FourtH tuesDays: germantown 4-H Horse club. Hunters edge stables,
5366 Forest Hill-irene road, memphis, tn. info:
lori Hanks (901) 850-0317.
CLINICS / CLASSES
sep. 14-15: perryville, ar. Diamond tr ranch.
wendy murdoch open clinic. info: theresa vogelpohl (501) 681-7767; [email protected]
sep. 20-22: nashoba carriage assn. robin
groves clinic. info: brooke ballenger, email:
[email protected]
sep. 28: Humboldt, tn. goodrich arena. calf
roping & breakaway clinic. 9-5. info: cliff
goodrich
731-426-2530
or
email:
[email protected].
oct. 5-6: shelbyville, tn. clearview Horse
Farm. David lichman clinic. 5 star parelli level
2, 3, 4 Horsemanship course.
www.clearviewhorsefarm.com
oct. 19-20: tunica, ms. tunica arena & expo.
parelli Horse and soul tour. Demos 9-4. info:
parellihorseandsoul.com
oct. 26: Hernando, ms. mid-south Dressage
academy. Debbie Hill clinic. info: www.midsouthdressageacademy.org
oct. 26-27: shelbyville, tn. clearview Horse
Farm. ed wright barrel racing clinic. info:
nancy mckenzie, 731-514-4321.
COWBOY CHURCH
monDay: circle cross church. 7 p.m. info:
stan: (901) 848-4959; email: [email protected]
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: [email protected].
tHursDay: sarah, ms. 4037 sees chapel rd.
bryant lane cowboy church. 7 pm. info: bro.
scott urban 662-501-0031
sunDay: sarah, ms. 4037 sees chapel rd.
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.
HORSE SALES
sep. 7: bowling green, ky. wku expo center.
west ky Horse sale. 11 am. info: wayne boyd
270-365-7272. westkentuckyhorsesales.com
sep. 28: thaxton, ms. Double l cattle auction,
Hwy 6. Horse & tack sale. tack sale 2 pm. Horse
sale 6 pm. info: tim Holladay 662-488-1372
oct. 12-13: salina, ks. Farmers & ranchers
classic catalog Horse sale and Fall colt & yearling sale. info: 785-825-0211; mike samples
785-826-7884; kyle elwood 785-493-2901.
to submit your event, call or e-mail the information to: phone: (901) 867-1755.
[email protected] or [email protected].
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.
nov. 9: bowling green, ky. wku expo center.
west ky Horse sale. 11 am. info: wayne boyd
270-365-7272. westkentuckyhorsesales.com
SPECIAL EVENTS
sep. 2-6: Decatur, al. celebration arena show
grounds. blm adoption Day. info: 888-2742133. blm.gov
sep. 6-15: nashville, tn. 500 wedgewood ave.
tennessee state Fair. info: tnstatefair.org
sep. 28: Jackson, tn. r&J Feed supply. purina
checkerboard Family Days open House. 9-2.
info: randJFeed.com
sep. 29: lagrange, tn. immanuel episcopal
church. blessing of the animals. 1 pm. the rev.
Dr. barney gordon.
oct. 4: shelbyville, tn. clearview Farms. an
evening with Horses at liberty with David lichman. info: cheryl Jones (530) 886-8076
oct. 4-5: crossville, tn. cumberland co. Fairgrounds. blm adoption Day. info: 888-2742133. blm.gov
oct. 5: woodbury, tn. 2181 murfreesboro rd.
tn Farrier supply open House & Free clinic
with Jeff pauley. info: www.tnfarriersupply.com
oct. 19: collierville,tn. 155 us Hwy 72. Halls
Feed & seed open House.
nov. 8-10: gainesville, ga. chicopee woods.
extreme mustang makeover english edition.
info: www.extrememustangmakeover.com
nov. 15-17: slade, ky. natural bridge state
park. sixth annual kentucky trail summit. info:
kentucky Horse council, 859-367-0509.
ARABIAN SHOWS
sep. 12: nashville, tn. tn state Fair arabian
Horse exhibition. info: www.tnstatefair.org
nov. 15-17: murfreesboro, tn. tn miller coliseum. music city arabian Horse show. info:
www.mtaha.com
BARREL RACING
sep. 6: mcewen, tn. blue creek arena. ibra
open, youth, masters. info: sharon mcDonnell
931-582-8834
sep. 6-8: tunica, ms. paul battle arena. lucky
Dog productions. www.luckydograces.com
sep. 21 west memphis ar. lindsay williams
(870) 514-6739 www.nbHa-ar02
sep. 27-29: memphis, tn. show place arena.
Dynamite barrel race. info: Jamie white 731693-6315; Jayma Jo shomaker 731-234-6036
sep. 28: pontotoc, ms. pontotoc co. agricenter.
nbHa ms01/ms02. info: courtni loftin 901651-7622
oct. 4: mcewen, tn. blue creek arena. ibra
931-582-8834
oct. 5: west memphis, ar. Fairgrounds. runnin' on the levee, crittenden co. saddle club
ibra series. info: stephanie (901) 237-5613.
oct. 11-13: texarkana, ar. Four states Fairgrounds. info: www.luckydograces.com
oct. 12: Holly springs, ms. marshall co. Fairgrounds. kudzu klassic
oct. 17-20: starkville, ms. ms. Horse park.
Horse poor barrel racing / bbr east. regional
Finals. info: bricklee miller 662-325-9350.
oct. 18-19: Franklin, tn. williamson co. ag
expo park. Dynamite barrel race. info: Janie
patterson, 615-347-3666 or email: [email protected]
oct. 19: pontotoc, ms. pontotoc co. agricenter. nbHa ms01/ms02. info: courtni loftin
901-651-7622.
oct. 19: wynne, ar. nbHa ar02. info: lindsay williams (870) 514-6739
oct. 26: pine bluff, ar. Hestand stadium
spooky barrel bash. nbHa ar02. info: lindsay williams (870) 514-6739
nov. 1: mcewen, tn. blue creek arena. ibra
931-582-8834
nov. 2: Jonesboro, ar. asu equine center.
nbHa ar02. info: lindsay williams (870) 5146739
nov. 2 & 16: Holly springs, ms. marshall co.
Fairgrounds. kudzu klassic
nov. 8-10: searcy, ar. white county Fairgrounds. lucky Dog productions. info:
ww.luckydograces.com/
nov. 16: mason, tn. coyote run arena nbHa
ar02 & tn05. info: lindsay williams (870)
514-6739
nov. 23: Jonesboro, ar. asu equine center.
nbHa ar02. info: lindsay williams (870) 5146739
tuesDays: Humboldt, tn. goodrich arena,
403 Hwy. 45 w. thru nov. 20: 3-5 p.m. Horsemanship and barrel race Help. 5:30-8 p.m. calf
roping and goat tying Help. info: cliff (731)
426-2530 or Julie (731) 267-0504.
weDnesDays: mcewen, tn. blue creek
arena. barrel practice 6-10 pm. $5 per horse.
info: (615) 310-9210, (931) 582-8834
www.bluecreekarena.com.
COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING
www.tncmsa.com, www.cmsaevents.com
sep. 3: murfreesboro, tn. miller coliseum.
cmsa shoot for the troops.
sep. 3-7: murfreesboro, tn. miller coliseum.
cmsa classic equine eastern us championship
nov. 9-10: lebanon, tn. wilson co. Fairgrounds. tncmsa year end shoot
CUTTING HORSE EVENTS
www.nchacutting.com,www.cuttingnews.com
arena one: suzy barnett (662) 578-5824 or
(662) 934-9224.
sep. 2-5: batesville, ms. arena one. north ms
cHa
sep. 14: verona, ms. northeast ms cHa. info:
205-246-3798
sep. 21-22: lebanon, tn. country music cHa.
info: 731-587-5193
sep. 26-28: batesville, ms. arena one. mid
south cHa info: 662-563-1492
sep. 30-oct. 3: batesville, ms. arena one.
north ms cHa
oct. 12-13: lebanon, tn. country music cHa
oct. 22-26: Jackson, ms. southern cutting
Horse Futurity
oct. 26-30: batesville, ms. arena one. north
ms cHa
oct. 31-nov. 3: batesville, ms. arena one.
mid south cHa
nov. 2-3: lebanon, tn. country music cHa
nov. 9: verona, ms. northeast ms cHa
nov. 23-Dec. 15: Fort worth, tX. ncHa
world championship Futurity.
DONKEYS & MULES
sep. 6: nashville, tn. tn state Fair agma
gaited mule show. info: www.tnstatefair.org
sep. 9: nashville, tn. tn state Fair Jack and
Jennet show 3 pm. mule show 6:30 pm.
sep. 14: nashville, tn. tn state Fair Donkey
show. info: http://www.tennesseedonkeys.com
sep. 28: westmoreland, tn. westmoreland mini
mule & Donkey show. info: cindy Haley (615)
904-5356.
tHursDays: golden, ms. belmont saddle
club arena, off Hwy 25. Donkey penning practice. 6 pm. info: larry bolton at 662-424-2158.
tn Donkey association monthly driving. info:
lydia spears: 931-796-4920; or email: [email protected].
DRESSAGE
sep. 7-8: Fayetteville, tn. riverdale Farms.
greystone riverdale Fall classic. info:
www.greystoneriverdaleevents.com
sep. 7-8: lexington, ky. ky Horse park. national Dressage pony cup. info:
www.Dressageponycup.com
sep. 15: Hernando, ms. mid-south Dressage
academy. putting on the ritz Fun show. info:
www.midsouthdressageacademy.org
sep. 21: Franklin, tn. willing Horse Farm.
ctDa schooling show. www.tndressage.com
sep. 21-22: rainsville, al. mountain music
Dressage i & ii shows. info: sandy Donovan
(901)218-0613 or [email protected]
oct. 8-12: lexington, ky. ky Horse park.
useF Festival of champions
oct. 19: arrington, tn. chasing the muse.
ctDa schooling show. www.tndressage.com
oct. 27: Hernando, ms. mid-south Dressage
academy. Halloween Dressage show.
nov. 7-10: lexington, ky. ky Horse park. usi
Dressage Finals
nov. 16-17: stones river pony club combined
test & Dressage show
nov. 23-24: Hernando, ms. mid-south Dressage academy. usDF/useF turkey trot show.
DRIVING
sep. 13-15: goshen, ky. Hermitage Farm. 2013
Hermitage classic useF-sanctioned combined
Driving event. info:
www.hermitagefarm.com/2013/03/2013-hermitage-classic/
oct. 3-6: lexington, ky. ky Horse park. kentucky classic cDe. info: kathy courtemanche
(859)235-8721 or [email protected]
oct. 8-13: lexington, ky. ky Horse park. the
national Drive. info: www.nationaldrive.net
oct. 23-24: germantown, tn. gcHs arena.
nashoba carriage assn. bob giles clinic. info:
www.nashobacarriage.org
oct. 25-27: germantown, tn. gcHs arena.
nashoba carriage classic & aDt.
info: brooke ballinger (901) 331-1491 or
[email protected]
ENDURANCE
sep. 6-7: oneida, tn. big south Fork 50 & 100
mile rides. info: eric rueter (865)986-5966
oct. 19: wildersville, tn. natchez trace state
park. 25/50 mile rides. info: karen Dely: 731614-0902 or [email protected]
nov. 1-2: altamont, tn. skymont scout reservation. info: troy J. nelson: 256-614-0277 or
[email protected]
EVENTING
oct. 12-13: nashville, tn. percy warner park.
middle tn pony club usea Ht. info:
www.mtn-ponyclub.org/
oct. 13: strawberry plains, tn. river plains
Farm. cDcts Hunter pace. info: http://cdcts.org
oct. 24-27: Fairburn, ga. chattahoochee Hills
combined test
nov. 16-17: murfreesori, tn. tn livestock
center stones river pony club combined test
nov. 16-17: new market, tn. river glen Fall
Ht. info: www.river-glen.com/
GAITED/ WALKING/ RACKING SHOWS
sep. 4-7: cleveland, tn. tri state exhibition
center. nrHa world Jamboree
sep. 13-14: cleveland, tn. tri state exhibition
center. upHa saddlebred show.
sep. 14: nashville, tn. tn state Fair walking
Horse show. info: www.tnstatefair.org
sep. 19-21: murfreesboro, tn. tn livestock
center. national spotted saddle Horse show
oct. 23-27: murfreesboro, tn. miller coliseum.
southern saddlebred sales & show
nov. 8-9: shelbyville, tn. clearview Farm.
ssHbea. info: Janice Higgins (615) 765-5620
HUNTER/JUMPER
sep. 4-8: Franklin, tn. brownland Farm Fall i
show. info: www.brownlandfarm.com
sep. 11-15: Franklin, tn. brownland Farm Fall
ii show. info: www.brownlandfarm.com
sep. 14: olive branch, ms. longreen schooling
show at oak view stables. info: oakviewstables.net
sep. 26-29: new market, tn. river glen. gallop
in the glen i. info: www.river-glen.com
sep. 27-28: germantown, tn. gcHs arena.
west tn pony club show.
info: www.westtnponyclub.org
oct. 3-6: new market, tn. river glen. gallop
in the glen ii. info: www.river-glen.com
oct. 10-19: Harrisburg, pa. pennsylvania national Horse show. nal national Finals. info:
www.facebook.com/nalFinals
oct. 12: olive branch, ms. oak view stables
schooling show. info: oakviewstables.net
oct. 16-20: Franklin, tn. brownland Farm autumn country show.
oct. 18-20: canton, ms. canton multi-purpose
arena. ms Hunter/Jumper assn. oktoberfest
oct. 23-27: Franklin, tn. brownland Farm autumn classic show.
oct. 30-nov. 3: Franklin, tn. brownland Farm
autumn challenge show.
nov. 1-2: germantown, tn. gcHs arena. megFord schooling show.
nov. 7-10: germantown, tn. gcHs arena.
wtHJa Harvest time show. a-rated
OPEN ARENA
tuesDay nigHts: mcewen, tn. blue creek
arena. 6-10 p.m. info: (615) 310-9210; (931)
582-8834 www.bluecreekarena.com.
tuesDay nigHts: Holly springs, ms. marshall co. Fairgrounds. info: (662) 252-5441
www.mcfairgrounds.com
PAINT HORSE SHOWS
sep. 28: Harriman, tn. east tn ag expo center. tpHc Fall colors. info: kay kass 859-2292416, [email protected].
oct. 12-13: starkville, ms. ms Horse park. ms
pHc shows. info: www.missphc.com
oct. 26: Harriman, tn. east tn ag expo center. tpHc Fall bonus show. info: kay kass 859229-2416, or email: [email protected].
PASO FINO/ PERUVIAN PASOS
sep. 29-oct. 5: lexington, ky. ky Horse park.
41st pFHa grand national championship. info:
andy smith 859-825-6004, [email protected]
oct. 18-20: memphis, tn. show place arena.
napHa eastern regional champ. info: manny
brito (732) 939-4222, [email protected]
POLO
info: alfredo guerreno (901) 651-4944. 2650
stinson road, rossville, tn.
www.memphispoloclub.com
sep. 7: Franklin, tn. riverview Farm. chukkers
for charity. info: http://chukkersforcharity.net
sep. 15: memphis polo club benefit for Junior
league of memphis
sep. 28-29: memphis polo club benefit for
memphis Heritage
oct. 12-13: memphis polo club game
oct. 20: memphis polo benefit for somerville
rotary & gift of life
oct. 27: memphis polo club game
QUARTER HORSE SHOWS
sep. 13-15: murfreesboro, tn. miller coliseum.
tqHa circuit show
aqHa novice world championships
oct. 18-20: memphis, tn. show place arena.
mid south qH breeder's Futurity
nov. 30-Dec. 1: tunica, ms. paul battle arena.
mid-south qH show. info: www.midsouthqH.net
RACING/STEEPLECHASING
sep. 7, 11, 14, 18, 25: Franklin, ky. kentucky
Downs. live racing. www.kentuckydowns.com
RANCH HORSE
sep. 14, 28: Ft. campbell, ky. Ft. campbell riding stables post & coast open show trophy se-
ries. 6603 11th airborne Div. rd. registration 9
am. info: (270) 798-2629.
oct. 12, 26: Ft. campbell, ky. Ft. campbell
riding stables post & coast open show trophy
series. info: (270) 798-2629.
nov. 9-10: murfreesboro, tn. miller coliseum
volunteer ranch Horse show. info: www.digitalcowgirls.com/volrha
REINING
sep. 13-15: Harriman, tn. roane state community college. tnrHa show. www.tnrha.org
sep. 28-29: canton, ms. canton equine complex. ms reining Horse assn. show.
smoky mountains reins tnrHa info:
www.tnrha.org
nov. 28-Dec. 7: nrHa Futurity info:
http://nrhafuturity.com/
RODEOS & BULL RIDING
sep. 14: buchanan, tn. milam's Horsebarn,
Hwy 218. pro and non-pro bull riding and mutton busting. 8 pm. call in sept. 9, 3-10 pm @
731-642-8346.
sep. 15: nashville, tn. tn state Fair. tap root
Farm ranch rodeo. info: www.tnstatefair.org
oct. 11-12: murray, ky. expo center. bull
blowout 2013.pro bull riding, barrel racing,
calf scramble & mutton busting. 8 pm. call in
oct. 7, 2-10 pm @ 731-642-8346.
oct. 11-12: iuka, ms. tishomingo co. Fair.
info: Jerry bolden 662-551-0475.
oct. 19: buchanan, tn. milam's Horsebarn,
Hwy 218. pro and non-pro bull riding and mutton busting. 8 pm. call in oct. 14, 3-10 pm @
731-642-8346.
oct. 26: Holly springs, ms. marshall co. Fairgrounds. Deep south rodeo Finals
nov. 9: buchanan, tn. milam's Horsebarn,
Hwy 218. pro and non-pro bull riding and mutton busting. 8 pm. call in nov. 4, 3-10pm @ 731642-8346. info: 731-642-8346 or 731-644-5665
ROPING
sep. 28: Humboldt, tn. goodrich arena. calf
roping & breakaway clinic. 9-5. info: cliff
goodrich
731-426-2530
or
email:
[email protected].
sep. 29: Humboldt, tn. goodrich arena.
goodrich Fall Jackpot calf roping. 10am. info:
cliff goodrich 731-426-2530 or
email:
[email protected].
SADDLE CLUB SHOWS
sep. 6, 20: ripley, tn. ripley bit & spur club
point show. 7 pm. info: george arender (731)
612-4724.
sep. 14, 28: covington, tn. cobb parr park.
covington saddle club show. info: scott Johnson (901) 359-3925.
sep. 14: newbern, tn. newbern saddle club
open show 7 pm. info: carol 731-627-2920.
oct. 12: covington, tn. cobb parr park. covington saddle club show. First annual show of
champions. info: scott Johnson (901) 359-3925.
First & tHirD saturDays: somerville,
tn. community livestock center, enterprise Dr.
7:30 pm. July-sept. info: 901-486-7566.
tHirD saturDays: crump, tn. Hardin
county saddle club. 6 pm. shows: sep. 21, oct.
19. info: cheryl searle 559-791-0260.
SPEED SHOWS
sep. 14, 28: Ft. campbell, ky. Ft. campbell turn
& burn speed show trophy series. registration
1 pm. info: (270) 798-2629.
oct. 12, 26: Ft. campbell, ky. Ft. campbell
turn & burn speed show trophy series. registration 1 pm. info: (270) 798-2629.
STOCK HORSE
sep. 28-29: shelbyville, tn. clearview Farms.
tn stock Horse assn. info: patrick kayser (615)
962-3655
TEAM PENNING & RANCH SORTING
sep. 14: sebastopol, ms. k&w arena. team
sorting. info: Joey mccann (601)416-1226
sep. 28: Ducktown, tn. copper basin riding
club. ranch sorting. info: wayne Dutton 770480-0007
oct. 12: sebastopol, ms. k&w arena. team
sorting. info: Joey mccann (601)416-1226
oct. 26: Ducktown, tn. copper basin riding
club. ranch sorting. info: wayne Dutton 770480-0007
oct. 27: tunica, ms. priefert 2013 world
championship. info: 817-599-4455
oct. 28-nov. 2: tunica, ms. expo center.
ustpa world show
TEAM ROPING
oct. 12-13: Franklin, tn. ag expo park.
ntrl/ustrc afflilate, Jx2 productions
nov. 8-10: memphis, tn. show place arena.
team roping by Jx2 productions
nov. 29-Dec. 1: Jackson, ms. Jackson expo
center. mississippi classic
nov. 30-Dec. 1: Harriman, tn. east tn ag
center. ntrl/ustrc
tuesDay: moscow, tn. roping practice,
sonny gould arena, 1985 poole rd. 6-9 p.m. $20
info: (901) 491-1678.
tHursDay: mcewen, tn. blue creek arena.
team roping 6-10 p.m. info: (615) 310-9211 or
(931) 582-8834. www.bluecreekarena.com.
TRAIL RIDES
aug. 30-sep. 1: Hurricane mills, tn. loretta
lynn's ranch. labor Day weekend rides. loretta
lynn concert (8/31).merle Haggard concert (9/1).
info: www.lorettalynn.com
aug. 30-sep. 2 mcewen, tn. 2887 poplar
grove rd. bucksnort trail ride. info: 615-4196536 www.bucksnorttrailride.com
sep. 2-7: Hurricane mills, tn. loretta lynn's
ranch. 30th bi-annual trail ride. info:
www.lorettalynn.com
sep. 6: Franklin, tn. spring creek Farm, 5023
carters creek pike. trail ride w/ wild Horse ministries Demo. 2 pm. info: valerie reid 615-5950353.
sep. 14: ashland, ms. tranquility trails.
mounted scavenger Hunt trail ride & bbq.
11am. info: 662-224-8132. www.tranquilitytrails.com
sep. 14-15: Jamestown, tn. east Fork stables.
ride the edge. info: wayne tolbert (865) 9863333 [email protected]
sep. 21-22: troy, al. Heart of Dixie trail ride.
info: www.heartofdixietrailride.com
sep. 27-29: alamo, tn. buck creek st. Jude
trail ride. entertainment: bobby marquez
(Fri.) & Johnny lee (sat.) info: kathy moore
731-617-1225 or sheri knox 731-345-0543
www.buckcreektrailride.org
oct. 4-6: Hurricane mills, tn. loretta lynn's
ranch. Fall trail ride. oct. 5: charlie Daniels
concert. info: www.lorettalynn.com
oct. 7-13: mcewen, tn. 2887 poplar grove
rd. bucksnort last trail ride of year. 615-4196536 www.bucksnorttrailride.com
oct. 19: Heflin, al. shoal creek ctr at talladega nat'l. Forest. info: tom anderson 770833-1856; paula riley 903-926-3950.
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