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Kristi Berg, here on Rachel Reedy’s One Genuine Time in the Limited Open Bridle, competed at the SCRCHA Grant Berg Memorial Horse Show July 4-7 at Green Acres Ranch. (Danger Dingo photo)

Popular ‘kids ride free’ SCRCHA event also inspires adults

By Sue Carter / for the Horsetrader

TEMECULA — The future of horses is the youth of today, and it looked bright at the 2024 Grant Berg Memorial Horse Show put on by the Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association on July 4-7.

Green Acres Ranch hosted the four-day horse event honoring Grant Berg, and there was a nice turnout of horses and riders for the warm days that included three full slates of National Reined Cow Horse Association classes.

When to start dentistry?

- August 1st, 2024

By Daniel H. Grove, DVM


Ask the Vet

In the past, we have discussed the importance of dentistry or floating of teeth. I am often asked, “When should a horse receive its first float?” I think is a great starting point is around the age of one year. I understand people want to stave off putting out money when they can, but hopefully we can show you why it is important to get it done early.

In my practice, I get to do many young horses’ teeth. They are usually 14-20 months old and are going to start getting a bit put in their mouths. All of the horses in these pictures are from the same farm. They have not ever had any bit or other device in their mouths, and they are all 14-16 months old.

WCRH summer fun

- August 1st, 2024
Rosie Cowley (left) rode Socks on Fox to the Open Disciplined Ranch Rail Championship. Cathy Schwartz (right) and Mobsters Tommy Gun were Reserve Champions in Open Disciplined Ranch Rail.

Ranch Horse competitors say ‘mahalo’ for 2024 Summerfest

Special to the Horsetrader

TEMECULA — West Coast Ranch Horse has had a great 2024 season of ranch horse competition so far. Their popular Ranch Summerfest Show was held on July 21 at California Ranch Company, and exhibitors wore Hawaiian shirts to beat the heat and adorned themselves and their horses with festive leis.

The event featured tropical ranch trail, open disciplined ranch rail and a non-pro ranch rail stakes class with a Hawaiian-themed silver belt buckle to the champion. Saltwater Riders, the title sponsor for the third straight year, sponsored t-shirts of the winners’ choice for the Top 10 in the stakes and disciplined rail classes. Bentley Show Pads sponsored multiple show pads for the winners, too.

Former RCHA board members attending were (from left) Jerilyn Kapus, Amber Gentry, Dennis Hibberts, Kerrie Tuley and Kent Tuley. (RCHA photo)

Rancho California Horsemen’s Association celebrates its success

Special to the Horsetrader

TEMECULA — Rancho California Horsemen’s Association recently celebrated 55 years as the premier equestrian organization in the Temecula Valley.

A wonderful BBQ dinner catered by South Fork and sponsored by Darrell and Brenda Cowan, a silent auction sponsored by Temecula Valley Rural Lifestyles, and line dancing led by Nita Bowers were highlights of the evening which also included the awarding of an RCHA-sponsored Scholarship at Green Acres Interactive Therapy (GAIT) to Kaylee Long so she can pursue her love of riding, and the annual Friend of RCHA Award to Lorraine Harrington for her support of the equestrian lifestyle in Temecula Valley.

Your horse’s eye health

By Daniel H. Grove, DVM - August 1st, 2024
AskTheVetThe eyes are extremely important to our equine companions. If we lose one or both eyes, it can be career-ending for our animals. Signs of eye discomfort are blepharospasm (squinting), tearing of the eye, rubbing of the eyes, and changes in the normal appearance of the eyes. This month I will discuss some of the more common eye ailments I see and some tips on what can be done. Before we proceed, I feel I should mention that most eye problems should be seen sooner rather than later. Waiting can be devastating on some of these problems.

Eyelid Lacerations

Eyelid lacerations are extremely common. One Friday evening, I had three emergency pages back-to-back, all eyelid lacerations. If treated promptly, most can be sutured. If no tissue is lost, often times full function returns and there is little to no cosmetic defect. I usually give some sedation, locally anesthetize the skin and repair the laceration. A tetanus vaccine update and some antibiotics are often the only other medications needed.

Uveitis

The uvea is the back part of the eye itself. Some breeds are more prone to the condition, but it is thought that an infectious agent causes the disease, although it cannot always be proven. This area in the eye gets very inflammed and can fill with pus. These conditions are very painful and can cause significant blepharospasm (squinting) and tearing of the eye. The eyes can get a bulging appearance to them and they can appear yellowed. These are many ways these are treated, but anti-inflammatories are very important to reduce the swelling and discomfort.

The August ‘In Gate’

- August 1st, 2024
Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch in Bonsall

Cool Bonsall breezes just one allure to Hidden Hills Ranch

From the Horsetrader sales staff

When someone suggests you “come to your senses” when looking for a boarding or training facility, it’s not a bad idea! Hidden Hills Equestrian Ranch in Bonsall checks all the boxes, and it also appeals to all the senses — starting with the cool breezes from the ocean and to the peaceful, pastoral environment immersing the remarkable facility. Hidden Hills offers a private country club lifestyle for you and your equine partner in a relaxed & tranquil setting, offering everything from boarding, support care for the serious equestrian, maintenance programs for the busy working folks, to full training.

Joyful Juniors

- July 4th, 2024
The Devenport Training Junior Rodeo Team is all ears for coach Mindy van Loggerenberg during a Thursday evening lesson at San Pasqual Valley Ranch in Escondido. (Horsetrader photo)

More than a learning barn, Devenport Training’s rodeo program is now a ‘family’

By Horsetrader staff

ESCONDIDO — By 6 p.m. at the San Pasqual Valley Ranch arena, the weekday junior rodeo practice is winding down. All 14 girls — ranging from age six to 15 and from beginner to advanced — listen to their coach’s comments as each one takes their horse’s turn through one last practice pattern. It’s clear the young riders are learning, and even clearer they are having fun.

“Many of my members have been together on this team for years now,” says the coach, Mindy van Loggerenberg. “They are growing up with each other. Older members are like big sisters, and the younger ones are mentored, monitored, loved and treated like… well, little siblings.”

Christi Kugler and her Im A Smokin Fox shined in Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding classes. (Amy McCool photo)

Surf City Western Series brings it to the beach

By Horsetrader staff

HUNTINGTON BEACH — The competition may be hot, but temperatures are cool for this summer’s Surf City Western Series Show Circuit at the beautiful Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center.

The four-show series kicked off May 11 with classes in reining, ranch, pleasure, horsemanship and trail. The kick-off show May 11 had a great feel, and several familiar faces finished at the top of the classes.

The In Gate Column

- July 4th, 2024

From the Horsetrader sales staff

Reining, Ranch Horse client openings

King Performance Horse trainer Jolene King-Pebley. (Waltenberry photo)

You may have seen the 2024 success stories of King Performance Horses at this year’s reining and ranch horse events. If you are looking at advancing your skills in those disciplines, the King team has a few openings available! Under the direction of Joline King-Pebley, Chino Hills-based King Performance Horses and Riding Academy offers Western riding lessons to riders of all levels, from casual beginners to advanced riders. The barn’s impressive record includes more than 60 years of experience producing champions in the show ring, and the barn’s fun slogan, “From Beginner to Winner” rings true! This summer and fall, King Performance Horses will be showing in the major reining derbies both in and out of California (High Roller Reining Classic, Best of The West, and the CRHA Challenge to name a few). KPH also competes in ranch riding/ ranch trail, and has been successful in the local and national levels of AQHA.

For more information on KPH, see the ad on page 17 or visit the barn’s website at kingperformancehorses.us.

Summer Sores

- July 4th, 2024

By Daniel H. Grove, DVM

Ask the Vet

Summer sores are a big problem for horses in climates that are warm and moist. We discussed them a few years ago, but I think it is time to revisit them. I am seeing them very frequently, and so are many other practitioners. Let’s delve into what they are, some treatment strategies and prevention.

Habronema and Draschia are the names of the nasty little parasites that causes this sometimes-challenging-to-deal-with disease. They are two of the stomach worms of horses. and in their normal life cycle, do not seem to cause much harm. When the parasite gets deposited in an area of the skin or other external area, they can wreak havoc. They cause a non-healing wound that often times increases in size. It can be bordered by a layer of scar tissue that makes it challenging to get drugs to the source of the problem to kill them off. Often times, small granules are associated with the lesions. If in doubt, a simple biopsy of the lesion can often diagnose the problem. This can be an important part of the diagnosis, as some lesion can mirror other problems.