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After looking at the pieces of communication through ‘feel’, last issue, let’s move forward and continue in more detail.
Since in last lesson’s exercises we asked you to be conscious of the horse’s nose getting too far out in a turn, this exercise shouldn’t be new to you. But before, you only used the outside rein to correct problems; here I want you to use the outside rein consciously, as you ask the horse to really break at the poll and bring his nose toward his chest from the lateral flexion position.
Dear Dana: What tips do you have to get the most out of a clinic?
Dear Dana: What tips do you have for an attendee to a training clinic so that they go home with the most benefit?
Anne Read
Pomona, CA
California trio named to USEF Driving Long List
Phyllis Grupe
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fritz and Phyllis Grupe of Stockton and Leslie Berndl of Newcastle were named this month to the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation Driver Training Long List.
Fritz Grupe made the Pair Horses and Single Horse disciplines, Phyllis Grupe the Single Pony discipline, and Berndl both the Single Horse and Single Pony disciplines.
Let the Shows Begin!
Wyatt Kohrell on NR Wildest Dreams with Ronnie Wyche
Appaloosas kick off their 2011 show season at the HITS Desert Horse Park Jan. 8-9 in Thermal for a weekend four-judge show. Horses from all over California as well as out of state competed in an array of classes to showcase the all-around abilities of their colorful, talented Appaloosas. Saturday exhibitors competed in halter, showmanship western and trail classes, while Sunday brought on the hunter-in-hand, English, saddle seat and hunter hack classes. The two days were full of new faces in the show arena, both exhibitors, and horses. The show brought out enough people to allow for many Appaloosas and their owners to qualify for the ApHC World Show. The winner of Saturday’s Champion of Champion Halter class was Cool to a Te, handled by Steve Dalporto of Brentwood. Sunday held the Champion of Champion Hunter in hand class, won by Hands off my Hottie, handled by DeeAnna Mcbride of Riverside. Other Hi-point awards are awarded to youth divisions, non-pro divisions, along with hi-points to western pleasure, hunter under saddle and all-around horses as well. If interested in learning more visit www.spottedvalleyappaloosas.com or www.czappaloosas.com
Come see the Horsetrader at Equine Affaire – something new!
By now you’ve seen in this issue of the Horsetrader all the buzz about the upcoming Equine Affaire Trade Show in Pomona – what’s new, what’s happening, what’s up, what’s down. We’d love to give you the scoop on what we’ll be launching starting at Equine Affaire, but we can’t – it’s a secret! But as you schedule your day(s) at this annual get-together at the L.A. County Fairgrounds, but sure you make us one of your stops so we can show you what we have for our readers and advertisers!
Speaking of the trade show…it’s one of our most popular issues of the year, so be sure you get your ad in early! Deadline is Jan. 24 for the big Feb. 3 Equine Affaire issue!
Cantano can-do, and Susie can, too
In each of her four years with Cantano, Susan Hutchison has taken him a step up
TEMECULA –After a stellar 2010 campaign that resulted in a Pacific Coast Horse Show Association Grand Prix Horse of the Year title, Cantano is ready for more.
His rider, Susie Hutchison, is confident the 11-year-old Holsteiner stallion owned by the El Dorado 29 partnership is set for success in 2011, too. Actually, it’s their teamwork that appears ready as they head into the upcoming HITS Thermal campaign.
“Right now, we are in such synch,” said Hutchison, a former AGA Rider of the Year and four-time World Cup finalist who has been bringing Cantano along four years now.
Go East, Young Man
An opportunity to grow the sport he loves in a new world takes Tim Shelley to Japan
Tim Shelley
TEMECULA – Trainer Tim Shelley has always enjoyed the bringing along of a horse or rider. Now he is in Japan, bringing along a new culture into the world of Western riding.
Shelley, who left behind him last fall a legacy of good riders he taught across the Southern California landscape he has called home for three decades, now resides at the doorstep of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi, Japan, at the Paddyfield Riding Club. He accepted the position to direct it for owner Chihiro Niwata, whom Shelley met when the Japanese horsewoman came to the U.S. more than a year ago looking for a good reining horse.
Mounting A Purpose
With municipal budgets shrinking, volunteer mounted patrols are needed more than ever
Bill Naylor and Sharon Chandler at a PowWow at Hart Park.
LOS ANGELES — In today’s economy, most of us are aware that funding for both local City Parks, County Parks and State Parks have been cut severely. Agencies are suffering for funds for maintenance, security and other routine patrol functions. For the equestrian, this is a fine opportunity to step up, help out, and polish the image of horses and equestrian contribution in both urban and rural communities.
In many Southern California cities, our western heritage and the role of the horse has been forgotten by many urban dwellers. Equestrian volunteerism works well from a public relations prospect — the horse is in the public eye, as is its importance to the rural lifestyle and also to the general public.
Drain incident leads to mare’s death and community uproar
Bert Bonnett and Cassie before Dec. 4 streetside accident.
LOS ANGELES – A traffic-related incident that resulted in a euthanized mare and a shaken 100-year-old equestrian has galvanized the community to appeal use of storm grates termed unsafe.
On Dec. 4, a car driving on Wheatland Avenue reportedly brushed Bert Bonnett on his Tennessee Walker, Cassie, and spooked her to a curb that had been outfitted with a type of storm drain designed to prevent large debris from entering run-off. Bonnett, who was thrown into the street, survived. The mare, however, became trapped in the curbside debris screen and did not survive the ordeal despite valiant efforts by volunteers and emergency personnel, including Rene Herrera, founder of the Foothill Mounted Patrol and a city firefighter who responded.
Fund-raising stock horse clinic for Grant Berg is Jan. 9
Russell Dilday
TEMECULA – Russell Dilday, Todd Crawford, Don Murphy and Jake Gorrell will all be part of four days of stock horse clinics at the Casner Ranch Jan. 6-9, which includes a fund-raising effort for youngster Grant Berg, the son of trainers Mike and Cindy Berg who is suffering from Dandy Walkers Syndrome.
The Thursday and Friday of the clinic are for Open trainers and advanced Non Pros, while Saturday and Sunday will be open to all skill levels. Crawford will join the other three world-class trainers for the Saturday and Sunday events.
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