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Editor’s Introduction:­we­are­pleasedfor­you­to­read­about­this­month’s­book­se-lection­from­the­author­herself.­welcometo­Jennifer­s.­Kelly,­author­of­Sir Barton

and the Making of the Triple Crown andher­ blog,­ the­ sir­ barton­ Project­ at:https://thesirbartonproject.com/

By Jennifer S. Kelly

sir­barton­won­america’s­first­triplecrown­ one­ hundred­ years­ ago­ in­ 1919,many­decades­before­I­became­a­fan­of­thesport,­especially­of­this­elite­achievement.his­historic­run­through­our­classic­raceswere­not­known­as­the­triple­crown­untillater,­ taking­ on­ that­ moniker­ within­ adecade­of­his­wins.­by­ the­ time­I­camealong,­ten­horses­had­joined­him­in­com-pleting­that­feat,­sealing­their­iconic­statusamong­the­great­names­that­have­wowedfans­of­horse­racing­for­more­than­a­cen-tury.­Multiple­books­on­the­triple­crowngrace­my­bookshelves,­but­any­book­onthese­races­devotes­only­a­chapter­to­eachwinner,­encapsulating­their­stories­in­onlya­few­pages.­since­space­is­at­a­premium,I­as­a­reader­always­suspected­there­wasmore­to­each­story.this­was­especially­ the­case­with­sir

barton.­over­and­over,­I­read­the­same­fewdetails:­shipped­to­louisville­to­serve­asthe­ rabbit­ for­ his­ stablemate,­ broke­ hismaiden­in­the­Kentucky­Derby,­went­on­towin­ the­ Preakness­ and­ the­ belmont­ tocomplete­ the­ first­ triple­ crown,­ lost­ amatch­race­to­Man­o’­war,­and­then­died­inobscurity.­as­a­researcher,­trained­to­un-cover­all­of­the­details,­this­pat­narrative

begged­for­deeper­consideration.­as­a­rac-ing­fan­who­fell­in­love­with­the­sport­viathe­triple­crown,­I­found­the­call­to­workon­this­segment­of­the­history­of­horse­rac-ing,­and­to­contribute­to­its­body­of­knowl-edge,­irresistible.­as­ I­ researched­ sir­ barton’s­ life,­ I

found­out­that­the­story­of­this­champion,that­I­thought­I­knew,­is­a­powerful­lessonof­ how­ easily­ inaccuracies­ and­ impres-sions­can­be­introduced­into­the­historicalrecord­and­obscure­the­impact­of­a­signif-icant­contributor­to­a­sport.­

Reading between the Lines

I­ became­ a­ horse­ racing­ fan­ in­ fifthgrade,­after­a­teacher­read­us­the­first­bookin­the­Black Stallion series.­I­sought­re-sources­ for­ learning­ more,­ combingthrough­libraries­for­books­and,­in­this­pre-Internet­era,­writing­letters­to­racing­insti-

tutions.­I­learned­how­to­ask­questions­andhow­to­find­information,­skills­that­laterhelped­me­as­a­writer.­I­always­aspired­towork­in­the­industry­in­some­way,­but­thelimitations­of­geography­meant­that­roleeluded­me­until­2013.­with­the­100th­anniversary­of­the­triple

crown­approaching,­I­wanted­find­a­bookabout­sir­barton,­a­book­that­would­tellthe­story­behind­the­first­triple­crown,­butfound­that­only­a­memoir­called­Boots and

Saddles covered­that­time,­and­even­thatheld­ only­ a­ few­ pages­ about­ this­mile-stone.­with­an­eye­toward­the­deadline­of2019­and­the­100th­anniversary,­I­decidedthat­ my­ background­ in­ writing­ and­ re-search­gave­me­the­skills­necessary­to­un-dertake­a­book­about­sir­barton’s­career.­Iembarked­on­a­five-year­journey­throughlibraries,­both­digital­and­hard­copy,­and­amultitude­of­drafts­and­edits­to­create­thefirst­book­to­tell­sir­barton’s­story­in­full.the­goal­was­to­reexamine­what­historysays­about­sir­barton­and­to­share­the­truestory­behind­the­birth­of­the­triple­crown,a­series­of­races­that­dominates­horse­rac-ing­from­breeding­to­selling­to­scheduling–­ the­ dream­ of­many­ a­ breeder,­ owner,trainer,­and­jockey.­

Reconsidering Sir barton

the­best­books­about­racing’s­champi-ons­not­only­highlight­the­races,­but­alsobring­the­figures­involved­back­to­life.­Sir

Barton and the Making of the Triple

Crown builds­on­the­story­we­know­andadds­more­depth,­balancing­the­facts­withthose­details­that­draw­readers­in.­I­beganwith­sir­barton’s­milestones­and­then­ex-plored­all­of­the­races­in­between.­I­alsowove­in­the­people­behind­it­all:­John­e.Madden,­his­breeder­and­legendary­figurein­ the­ early­ 20th­ century;­ commanderJ.K.l.­ross,­his­owner­during­his­racingcareer,­a­sportsman­and­philanthropist­on­amission­to­dominate­racing;­h.G.­bedwell,his­trainer­whose­reputation­as­a­completehorseman­battled­with­rumors­about­hismethods;­and­jockeys­Johnny­loftus,­earlsande,­and­carroll­shilling­–­all­figureswho­touched­sir­barton­during­their­hallof­fame­careers.­these­people­impact­thehorse’s­ story­ throughout,­ and­ all­ con-tribute­to­his­ultimate­status­in­racing­inone­way­or­another.­I­shared­as­much­oftheir­story­as­possible,­given­the­limita-tions­of­space­inherent­in­any­book.I­also­worked­to­undo­those­inaccura-

cies­and­impressions­that­had­creeped­intosir­barton’s­story­and­to­correct­them.­no,he­was­not­the­rabbit­for­the­1919­Ken-tucky­Derby;­he­had­earned­his­spot­in­thatrace­on­his­own­merits.­yes,­he­lost­thatmatch­race­to­Man­o’­war,­but­the­dynamicwins­that­made­him­the­best­challenger­tothe­century’s­greatest­horse­deserve­just­asmuch­attention­as­ that­ single­ race.­thisbook­is­the­first­to­tell­the­whole­story­ofour­first­triple­crown­winner,­a­chance­tolearn­ more­ about­ why­ the­ KentuckyDerby,­the­Preakness­stakes,­and­the­bel-mont­stakes­have­become­so­integral­tothe­sports­calendar­each­year.­I­hope­thatyou­will­pick­it­up­and­enjoy­reading­it­asmuch­as­I­relished­writing­about­this­im-portant­and­pioneering­figure.

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Rethinking History: A Great

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one­ of­ the­ ways­ of­ fundraising­ forsouthern­reins­at­their­Jockeys­&­JulepsDerby­party­was­a­silent­auction­of­origi-nal­fine­art.­here­are­some­of­the­items­thatwere­up­for­sale.

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“White Turf” by Tom Lund-Lack

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Beyond the Blue Ribbons

by Cindy McCauley

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brownland­farm­has­inserted­a­specialclass­in­their­aa­hunter/Jumper­summerclassic­ to­ raise­ money­ for­ freedomreigns­ranch.­the­show­runs­June­26-30,2019­and­it­will­be­a­highlight­class­at­theend­of­the­day­on­friday,­June­28.­the­class­is­called­rotating­Pair­relay.

It­is­a­3-foot­jumper­course­in­which­twohorse/rider­pairs­make­a­ team,­and­ theyhave­ to­compose­a­ strategy­ to­get­ themaround­the­course­in­the­fastest­time­with-out­faults.­the­pair­must­change­at­leasttwice­during­the­specified­course­of­20+fences.­before­the­class,­there­will­be­a­calcutta

auction­in­which­each­team­will­be­auc-tioned­off­by­a­professional­auctioneer­toraise­ money­ for­ the­ ranch.­ It­ will­ bebroadcast­live­on­facebook­­by­Music­city

equestrian­video.­In­addition,­team­cos-tumes­are­encouraged.the­$100­entry­fee­will­also­be­donated

to­freedom­reigns­ranch,­and­spectatorswill­be­“wined”­while­watching­the­class.the­hope­is­for­teams­to­donate­their

winnings­ back­ to­ multiply­ the­ amountraised­for­freedom­reigns.­but,­regard-less,­this­is­a­fun­event­that­will­raise­fundsto­support­the­ranch’s­free-of-charge­ses-sion­program­for­kids­and­young­adultswho­have­been­through­trauma.­founded­ by­ photographer­ carissa

ramsdell,­ freedom­ reigns­ ranch­ is­ a501(c)(3)­charity­located­in­thompson’sstation,­tennessee,­whose­mission­is­to­ig-nite­hope­with­the­help­of­a­horse.­one-on-one­mentor­sessions­are­provided­free­ofcharge­for­children­and­young­adults­whohave­been­through­trauma­and­other­lifechallenges.­Junior­ranchers­is­their­grouphorsemanship­program­for­girls­ages­10-15.­and­equine­rescue­is­the­third­phaseof­ the­ work­ done­ at­ freedom­ reignsranch.­ find­ out­ more­ about­ freedomreigns­ ranch­ at:­ www.freedomreign-sranch.com.­“hope­rides­here!”

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Kentucky

Derby 2019Compiled by Nancy Brannon

for­the­145th­Kentucky­Derby,­May­4,2019,­the­weather­conditions­were­amongthe­worst,­with­rain­falling­all­saturday­af-ternoon,­ and­ producing­ an­ extremelysloppy,­muddy­track.­but­last­year­(2018)was­ the­ wettest­ Derby­ Day,­ when­ 3.15inches­of­rain­fell.­attendance­this­year­of150,729­was­4%­less­than­last­year,­as­thethreat­of­all-day­rain­kept­many­fans­away.this­year’s­Derby­purse­was­elevated­$1million­to­a­guaranteed­$3­million,­mak-ing­it­the­richest­in­history­for­america’sfirst­leg­of­horse­racing’s­triple­crown.­In­ the­ prelude­ to­ race­ day,­arkansas

Derby­winner­and­Kentucky­Derby­4-1­fa-vorite­omaha­beach­was­withdrawn­fromthe­Derby­due­to­an­entrapped­epiglottis,­anon-serious­condition­that­is­correctablethrough­surgery,­but­with­a­three-week­re-covery­time.­according­ to­ the­ Merck­ veterinary

Manual,­ by­ bonnie­ r.­ rush,­ DvM,Kansas­state­university­college­of­vet-erinary­Medicine:­“epiglottic­entrapmentis­ a­ less­ common­ cause­ of­ respiratorynoise­and­exercise­intolerance.­…clinicalsigns­...­include­inspiratory­and­expiratoryrespiratory­noise­during­exercise­and­poorexercise­performance.­less­common­signsinclude­cough,­nasal­discharge,­and­head-shaking.­…Diagnosis­is­determined­by­en-doscopic­examination.­surgical­correction…is­generally­curative,­with­a­relapse­rateof­5%.­some­affected­horses­can­race­suc-cessfully­with­the­condition.”­

Despite­having­to­run­in­the­rain­over­avery­ sloppy­ track,­ Maximum­ securitybroke­well­from­the­starting­gate,­movedto­the­lead,­and­held­his­position­and­paceall­the­way,­crossing­the­finish­line­first­in2:03.93­over­1¼­miles.­he­“swept­to­thefront­under­jockey­luis­saez­and­set­splitsof­ :22.31,­ :46.62,­ 1:12.50­ and­ 1:38.63down­the­backstretch­and­around­the­finalturn.­…heading­into­the­lane,­Maximumsecurity­repelled­all­comers­to­post­a­finaltime­of­2:03.93­ for­1¼­miles.”­ [source:www.kentuckyderby.com]however,­ just­ after­ the­ race,­ jockey

flavien­ Prat­ lodged­ an­ objection.­ “re-peated­replays­showed­Maximum­securitydrifting­off­the­rail­in­the­final­bend­andfloating­ other­ rivals­ wide.­ following­ along­stewards’­inquiry,­Maximum­securitywas­disqualified­and­country­house­wascrowned­the­winner­of­the­2019­KentuckyDerby.”­­[www.kentuckyderby.com]­thiswas­only­the­second­disqualification­in­therace’s­145-year­history,­according­to­theLouisville Courier Journal.the­ three­ stewards,­ barbara­ borden,

chief­ steward,­ butch­ becraft­ and­ tylerPicklesimer,­ reviewed­ film­ footage­ and

took­over­20­minutes­to­make­their­deci-sion.­spokesperson­barbara­borden­issuedan­official­statement:­“the­riders­of­the­18(long­ range­ toddy)­ and­ 20­ (countryhouse)­ horses­ in­ the­ Kentucky­ Derbylodged­objections­against­the­7­(Maximumsecurity)­horse,­the­winner,­due­to­inter-ference­turning­for­home,­leaving­the­1/4pole.“we­had­a­lengthy­review­of­the­race.

we­interviewed­affected­riders.­we­deter-mined­that­the­7­horse­drifted­out­and­im-pacted­the­progress­of­number­1­(war­ofwill),­in­turn,­interfering­with­the­18­and21­(bodexpress).­­those­horses­were­allaffected,­we­thought,­by­the­interference.­“therefore,­ we­ unanimously­ deter-

mined­to­disqualify­number­7­and­placehim­behind­the­18,­the­18­being­the­lowestplaced­horse­that­he­bothered,­which­is­ourtypical­procedure.”­[kentuckyderby.com]final­results­for­the­Run for the Roses:1st:­country­house2nd:­code­of­honor3rd:­tacitur4th:­Improbable5th:­Game­winnerfull­results­are­on­the­Kentucky­Derby

website:­­https://www.kentuckyderby.comKentucky Oaks

serengeti­empress­took­the­lead­soonafter­the­start­of­friday’s­(May­3,­2019)145th­running­of­the­Kentucky­oaks­(G1)and­never­looked­back­en­route­to­scoring

the­win­under­jockey­Jose­ortiz.It­ was­ not­ a­ good­ race­ for­ Positive

spirit,­who­fell­just­out­of­the­starting­gate.according­to­USA Today and­video­of­therace,­“the­filly,­running­out­of­the­no.­6post,­was­ squeezed­between­flor­de­laMar­and­Jaywalk­in­posts­no.­5­and­no.7,­then­clipped­heels­with­Jaywalk.­Posi-tive­ spirit­ dramatically­ stumbled­ to­ thedirt­track,­but­got­back­on­her­feet.“Jockey­Manny­franco­fell­off­of­the

horse.­neither­the­horse­nor­jockey­was­se-riously­injured­in­the­fall,­according­to­vet-erinarian­alan­ruggles­of­the­americanassociation­of­equine­Practitioners.­rug-gles­ said­ Positive­ spirit,­ trained­ byrodolphe­brissett,­might­have­suffered­asoft­tissue­injury­and­skin­lacerations,­butshe­was­able­to­walk­back­to­the­barn­with-out­difficulty.”the­longines­Kentucky­oaks­is­amer-

ica’s­most­lucrative­race­for­3-year­old­fil-lies.­the­$1­million­Grade­1­stakes­raceawards­the­winning­filly­a­garland­of­lilies,named­“lilies­for­the­fillies.”­like­the­Ken-tucky­Derby,­the­longines­Kentucky­oaksrace­is­one­of­the­longest­continually­heldsporting­events­in­american­history,­andone­of­the­only­horse­races­to­take­place­atthe­original­site­of­its­inception.­the­racewas­established­on­May­19,­1875,­by­thesame­ founder­ of­ the­ Kentucky­ Derby,colonel­Meriwether­lewis­clark,­and­ismodeled­after­the­british­epsom­oaks.

Country House, official winner of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby

(Diane Bondareff, AP for Longines)

Jose Ortiz riding Serengeti Empress wins the 2019 Longines Kentucky Oaks at

Churchill Downs. (Diane Bondareff / AP Images for Longines)

Photos by Nancy Brannon

the­first­saturday­in­May­is­the­tradi-tional­ time­ to­ host­ a­ Kentucky­ DerbyParty,­ since­ not­ everyone­ can­ travel­ tolouisville,­Kentucky­for­the­real­event.­on­a­very­rainy­May­4,­2019,­southern

reins­center­for­equine­therapy­hostedtheir­ fourth­ annual­ Jockeys­ &­ JulepsDerby­Party­at­916­billy­bryant­road­infisherville,­tn.­ladies­ dressed­ in­ theirfinest,­ elaborate­ Kentucky­ Derby­ hats,sporting­horse-themed­jewelry,­while­thegents­dressed­in­seersucker­suits,­pants­inbright­hues,­and­colorful­ties­the­bluegrass­music­by­the­river­bluff

clan­was­toe-tapping,­innovative,­and­re-flected­the­band’s­multiple­cultural­influ-ences­ –­ from­ celtic­ and­ appalachiantraditions­to­Mississippi­blues.­additional­ fundraisers­ for­ southern

reins­included­a­fine­art­auction,­withdonated­paintings,­photographs,­jewelry,and­other­objets d'art,­and­a­live­auction.

Jill Haag, Executive Director

Farrier Daniel bishop & wife Michelle

valerie Calhoun of FOX 13

racing

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Preakness

StakesCompiled by Nancy Brannon

on­saturday­May­18,­2019­at­Pimlicorace­course­in­baltimore,­Maryland,­the144th Preakness­stakes­got­off­to­a­bumpystart­ for­ jockey­ John­velazquez,­ as­ hismount­bodexpress­reared­and­leaped­outof­ the­number­9­position­ in­ the­startinggate,­ leaving­velazquez­ on­ the­ ground.bodexpress­continued­running­the­entirerace­with­the­other­horses,­and­fortunately,stayed­well­to­the­outside­and­did­not­in-terfere­with­the­other­horses­in­the­race.before­a­crowd­of­131,256­it­was­war

of­will­and­jockey­tyler­Gaffalione­whoclaimed­ victory­ in­ the­ 144th Preaknessstakes.­starting­from­the­number­1­postposition,­war­of­will­outran­the­13-horsefield,­ the­ largest­ at­ the­ Preakness­ since2011,­according­to­the­Preakness­website.­warrior’s­charge­went­to­the­early­lead

with­Market­King­running­in­second.­warof­will­was­fourth­on­ the­ inside­behindanothertwistoffate­in­the­first­half­mile­ofthe­Preakness­–­with­bodexpress­runningseventh­ on­ the­ outside.­ war­ of­ willhugged­the­rail­for­most­of­the­mile-and-three-sixteenths­ distance.­as­ they­ cameinto­the­stretch,­war­of­will­moved­up­onthe­ rail,­ bringing­ a­ strong­ challenge­ towarrior’s­ charge.­ coming­ down­ to­ the16th­pole,­war­of­will­was­in­front­by­twolengths­and­kept­the­lead­to­win­the­race.“today­was­the­day­for­war­of­will!”­ex-claimed­the­race­announcer.final­results­of­the­Preakness­stakes:1st:­war­of­will2nd:­everfast3rd:­owendale4th:­warrior’s­charge5th:­laughing­fox

Shadows

Over The

PreaknessCompiled by Nancy Brannon

there­was­tremendous­joy­on­saturdayMay­18,­2019­for­war­of­will­trainer­Markcasse,­ jockey­tyler­Gaffalione,­and­ownerGary­barber,­but­there­was­no­joy­for­othersat­Pimlico­over­the­Preakness­weekend.­onfriday,­May­17,­2019,­black-eyed­susan­Dayat­Pimlico­race­course,­congrats­Gal,­a­3-year-old­filly­running­in­the­Miss­Preaknessstakes,­collapsed­and­died­on­the­track­justafter­crossing­the­wire­in­the­eighth­race­ofthe­day.­the­filly­“faltered­in­the­upper­stretch…­in­83-degree­heat­and­was­eased­to­the­fin-ish­line.”­she­“fell­to­the­dirt­about­100­yardspast­the­finish­line,”­where­the­medical­teamrushed­to­the­scene,­and­where­the­horse­died.speculation­was­that­the­horse­had­a­heart­at-tack,­ but­ the­ cause­ of­ death­will­ be­ deter-mined­by­a­necropsy,­according­to­a­report­inThe Washington Post by­David­Ginsburg,­as-sociated­ Press.­ necropsy­ results­ were­ notavailable­at­press­time.

“congrats­Gal’s­death­cast­a­dark­shadowover­ saturday’s­ $1.5­ million­ Preakness,”wrote­Dave­sheinin­and­Jacob­bogage­in­fri-day’s­Washington Post.­the­race­was­alreadywithout­ Kentucky­ Derby­ winner­ countryhouse,­the­first­Derby­champion­in­23­yearsto­skip­the­Preakness,­as­well­as­Maximumsecurity,­the­horse­that­crossed­the­finish­linefirst­at­churchill­Downs,­but­was­disqualifiedafter­a­22-minute­review­by­race­stewards.­atthe­Kentucky­Derby,­war­of­will­­had­been­aclose­second­when­Maximum­security­veeredoff­the­rail.­the­death­of­the­filly­at­Pimlico­came­as

the­24th­race­horse­died­at­santa­anita­racetrack­that­­same­friday.­a­3-year-old­geldingnamed­commander­coil­broke­down­with­ashoulder­injury­while­galloping­at­the­trackand­was­euthanized,­reported­the­New York

Post and­The New York Times on­May­18,2019.­on­May­26,­a­9-year-old­gelding­named

Kochees­ became­ the­ 26th­ fatality­ at­ santaanita­ since­Dec.­26,­2018­and­ the­ third­ innine­days.­he­sustained­an­injury­to­his­leftfront­leg­in­the­sixth­race­on­saturday,­May25­and­was­taken­off­the­track­by­van.­he­waseuthanized­on­sunday,­reported­Joe­Drape­inThe New York Times.­the­other­death­was­a­3-

year-old­ gelding,­ spectacular­ Music,­ whosustained­ a­ rare­ pelvic­ injury­while­ racingnear­the­half-mile­pole­on­sunday.the­deaths­of­26­race­horses­at­santa­anita

have­been­a­concern­to­animal­rights­groupsas­ well­ as­ the­ horse­ racing­ establishment.track­ conditions­were­ one­ factor­ that­wasevaluated­in­trying­to­determine­one­of­prob-ably­multiple­causes,­as­was­the­weather­withexcessive­ rain.­During­ a­ two-day­pause­ oftraining­on­the­main­track­february­26-27,santa­anita­brought­in­Mick­Peterson,­direc-tor­of­ag­equine­Programs­at­the­universityof­Kentucky­and­a­racetrack­surfaces­special-ist,­to­analyze­and­evaluate­the­safety­of­thesurface.­both­Pimlico­and­santa­anita­tracks­are

owned­ by­ the­ stronach­ Group.­ esPn­ re-ported­on­track­conditions­at­Pimlico:­“withmore­than­$4­million­in­renovations­neededat­ Pimlico­ race­ course,­ it’s­ possible­ thisPreakness­stakes­was­the­last­at­the­dilapi-dated­racetrack,­where­the­Preakness­has­beenheld­since­1873.”­on­March­ 14,­ the­ stronach­Group­ de-

clared­zero­tolerance­for­race-day­medicationat­its­california­tracks,­santa­anita­Park­andGolden­Gate­fields,­after­22­equine­deaths­ei-ther­racing­or­training­at­santa­anita.­liveracing­resumed­at­santa­anita­March­29.­butonly­three­days­after­racing­had­resumed,­the23rd­horse­fatality­in­three­months­occurred­atsanta­anita.“on­March­ 28,­ 2019,­ the­ Jockey­ club

published­a­major­white­paper—vision­2025,to­ Prosper,­ horse­ racing­needs­ compre-hensive­reform—outlining­the­need­for­re-forms­ and­ specific­ recommendations,including­ passage­ of­ h.r.­ 1754,­ thehorseracing­Integrity­act­of­2019,”­reportedThe BloodHorse.­In­an­april­1­press­release,­the­Jockey­club

called­for­extensive­reforms.­“In­addition­toreforming­ how­ drugs­ are­ used­ and­ moni-tored,”­the­Jockey­club’s­other­reform­pro-posals­ include:­ enhanced­ race­ surfaceanalysis;­reporting­of­all­injuries­during­rac-ing­and­ training;­more­comprehensive­pre-race­ veterinarian­ examination;­ use­ ofapproved­medications­only;­confirmed­fitnessto­train;­and­industry-contributions­to­after-care.”

while­there­had­been­focus­on­track­sur-faces,­“the­core­of­the­problem­lies­in­a­fun-damentally­flawed­system­that­falls­far­shortof­ international­ horse­ racing­ standards…”wrote­the­Jockey­club­in­The BloodHorse.­

“chief­among­the­principles­that­make­upthe­standards­of­the­International­federationof­horseracing­authorities­(Ifha)­are­thoseguiding­the­development­of­an­effective­anti-doping­program­and­the­regulation­of­the­useof­performance-enhancing­drugs­and­drugsthat­can­mask­injuries,­both­of­which­can­re-sult­in­injuries­and­deaths.­under­Ifha­poli-cies,­commonly­used­therapeutic­medicationscapable­of­masking­pain­and­other­symptomsof­ discomfort­ must­ be­ withdrawn­ days­ oreven­weeks­prior­to­the­race,­as­compared­tohours­before­the­race­in­the­u.s.­Ifha­poli-cies­also­encourage­rest­to­recover­from­in-juries,­ as­ opposed­ to­ policies­ here­ thatfacilitate­treatment­so­training­can­continue,imperiling­both­horse­and­rider,”­according­toThe BloodHorse.

“u.s.­ reps.­ Paul­ tonko­ (D-n.y.),­ andandy­barr­(r-Ky.),­congressmen­represent-ing­saratoga­springs­and­lexington,­respec-tively,­ introduced­ on­ March­ 14,­ 2019­ the

horseracing­Integrity­act­to­create­a­uniformnational­ standard­ for­ drug­ testing­ in­ race-horses­ that­would­be­overseen­by­ the­u.s.anti-Doping­ agency,”­ according­ to­ The

BloodHorse.­“the­horseracing­Integrity­actis­backed­by­the­coalition­for­horse­racingIntegrity,­a­diverse­group­of­18­members­thatincludes­ racing­ organizations,­ racetracks,owner­and­breeder­associations,­and­animalwelfare­groups­that­support­adoption­of­a­na-tional­uniform­standard­for­drug­and­medica-tion­rules­in­horse­racing.“h.r.­ 1754­ is­ nearly­ identical­ to­ the

horseracing­ Integrity­ act­ of­ 2017­ (h.r.2651),also­ introduced­ by­ reps.­ barr­ andtonko,­which­garnered­the­bipartisan­supportof­more­ than­130­representatives­ last­con-gress.­“under­existing­law,­the­american­horse

racing­ industry­ is­ regulated­ state­ by­ state,which­has­created­inconsistent­rules­regard-ing­medication­use­and­enforcement­across­38u.s.­racing­jurisdictions,”­information­fromThe BloodHorse.however,­ed­Martin,­president­of­the­as-

sociation­of­racing­commissioners­Interna-tional,­ which­ promotes­ integration­ of­ thenational­uniform­Medication­Program,­hadcriticism­for­the­bill.­“the­sponsors­of­thislegislation­have­proposed­nothing­to­addressthe­significant­part­of­the­racehorse­industrythat­is­totally­unregulated,”­Martin­wrote­in­aprepared­ statement,­ quoted­ in­ The Blood-

horse.­“we­already­know­stress­fractures­canbe­ a­ precursor­ to­ increased­ risk­ of­ a­ cata-strophic­breakdown.­this­issue­was­presentedto­ lawmakers­ at­ the­public­hearing­on­ thisproposal­in­the­last­congress,­yet­they­con-tinue­to­focus­on­repealing­a­long-standingequine­ welfare­ program­ permitting­ a­ con-trolled­furosemide­administration­on­race­dayproven­to­be­helpful­to­the­health­of­the­horseand­recently­affirmed­by­a­consensus­state-ment­from­the­independent­american­collegeof­veterinary­Internal­Medicine.”“During­a­subcommittee­hearing­last­year,

Martin­said­he­proposed­all­racehorses­be­reg-istered­and­come­under­the­jurisdiction­of­theu.s.­D.a.'s­animal­and­Plant­health­Inspec-tion­service­and­give­aPhIs­the­authority­tomake­ rules­ affecting­ young­ horses­ not­ yetunder­the­jurisdiction­of­state­commissionsand­conduct­out-of-competition­testing,”­re-ported­The BloodHorse.nowhere­in­all­the­calls­for­racing­reform,

whether­by­the­Jockey­club­or­animal­wel-fare­groups,­is­the­question­raised­of­whethertwo-­and­three-year­old­horses­are­sufficientlyphysically­developed­for­the­stress­and­de-mands­of­racing.

Sources:allen,­Karna.­“third­horse­in­9­days­Dies

at­california’s­santa­anita­racetrack.”­abcnews.­May­26,­2019.­Drape,­Joe.­“another­horse­Dies­at­santa

anita­Park.”­­New York Times.May­26,­2019.Ginsburg,­David.­“filly­dies­on­ track­at

Pimlico­the­day­before­Preakness.”­The Wash-

ington Post.­May­18,­2019.sheinin,­Dave­and­Jacob­bogage.­“horse

dies­at­Pimlico­after­finishing­race­on­the­daybefore­ Preakness.”­ The Washington Post.May­17,­2019.“the­Jockey­club­repeats­its­call­forMa-

jor­reform.”­BloodHorse.­april­1,­2019.­“the­Jockey­club­calls­for­comprehen-

sive­reforms.”­BloodHorse.­Mar.­28,­2019.“reps.­barr,­tonko­reintroduce­­horserac-

ing­Integrity­act.­BloodHorse.­Mar.­14,­2019.­

War of Will, ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, crosses the finish line to win the Preak-

ness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, May 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

(AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Iroquois

SteeplechaseArticle & photos by Nancy & Tommy

Brannon

the­ 2019­ Iroquois­ steeplechase­ hadgreat­ weather­ conditions­ for­ the­ racehorses,­but­not­so­much­for­fans­and­pho-tographers.­a­cloudy,­misty,­rainy­day­withtemperatures­in­the­mid­to­upper­60s­madefor­very­wet­track­conditions,­and­mud­inthe­high-traffic­spectator­areas,­but­the­turfheld­up­quite­well­for­the­seven­races­ofthe­day.­about­25,000­attendees­braved­therainy­weather­for­nashville’s­second­sat-urday­of­May­“rite­of­spring,”­May­11th.the­Monroe­carell­Jr.­children's­hospitalat­vanderbilt­is­the­primary­beneficiary­ofthe­Iroquois­steeplechase.­this­hospital­isnationally­ recognized­ as­ a­ leadingprovider­of­pediatric­health­care­services.this­78th­annual­race­day­was­trainer

Jack­fisher’s­day,­winning­the­$150,000calvin­houghland­Iroquois­with­10-year-old­scorpiancer­(Ire),­sean­McDermottin­the­irons,­a­horse­who­had­won­this­racein­2017­by­16­lengths.­this­was­fisher’sfourth­win­of­the­rainy­afternoon­at­Percywarner­Park­in­nashville,­tennessee,­andfisher-trained­horses­won­or­placed­sec-ond­in­all­but­one­race­of­the­seven-racemeet.­three­ horses­ in­ fisher’s­ Iroquoisrace­team­are­owned­by­bruton­street-us,the­national­steeplechase­association’stop­ owner­ in­ 2017:­ scorpiancer­ (Ire),

Jaleo­(Ger),­and­Moscato­(Gb).­fisher’sfourth­entrant­in­the­Iroquois­was­Gibral-faro­(Ire),­owned­by­riverdee­stable.­fisher­was­awarded­his­sixth­leading

trainer­award­in­January­2018­by­the­na-tional­ steeplechase­association­ (nsa),and­ scopriancer­was­ the­ year’s­ eclipseaward­winner­as­champion­steeplechasehorse.all­the­way­Jose­took­the­early­lead­in

this­seventh­race­(Iroquois)­and­was­sixlengths­ahead­as­the­field­passed­the­fin-ish­line­for­the­first­time.­surprising­soulran­a­close­second,­with­Moscato­in­third.but­on­the­approach­to­the­last­two­hur-dles,­McDermott­moved­scorpiancer­for-ward­on­the­outside,­closing­the­gap­withsurprising­soul.­In­a­tight­finish,­scorpi-ancer­and­the­hendricks’­surprising­soulwere­side­by­side­over­the­last­hurdle,­butscorpiancer­pulled­ahead­before­the­finishline­to­capture­a­one-length­victory,­earn-ing­the­$90,000­first­place­prize.­Moscatowas­just­a­head­behind­surprising­soul­forthird­place,­and­all­the­way­Jose,­whohad­led­for­a­good­deal­of­the­race,­fin-ished­fourth,­13½­lengths­behind.sean­ McDermott­ won­ the­ leading

rider­award­at­the­2019­Iroquois.­speak-ing­with­reporters­after­the­race,­McDer-mott­ described­ his­ race­ strategy­ to­ go“wide­everywhere­for­the­better­ground”when­he­noticed­the­other­horses­slippingon­the­wet­turf.­he­said­that­being­on­thebetter­ ground­ helped­ scorpiancer­ jumpbetter.­ “when­ I­ got­ out­ on­ the­ betterground­he­floated,”­McDermott­said.­“hereally­jumped­well­out­there.­I­think­that

was­ the­ big­ difference,­ because­ I­ don’tthink­I­would’ve­got­the­same­rhythm­outof­him­on­the­inside,”­McDermott­told­re-porters.scorpiancer­had­suffered­a­tendon­in-

jury­and­missed­the­latter­part­of­the­2017season­and­all­of­the­2018­season.­the­Iro-quois­was­only­his­ second­ race­back­ incompetition;­the­first­was­at­the­templeGwathmey­ in­ Middleburg,­ virginia­ onapril­20,­2019.

Other races of the day

In­the­sixth­race,­the­Mason­houghlandMemorial­timber­stakes,­fisher-trainedschoodic,­ owned­ by­ Mrs.­ John­ r.s.fisher,­won­over­Mercouer­(fr),­who­hadled­for­most­of­the­three-mile­race.­Justafter­the­first­fence,­satish­and­his­riderparted­company,­leaving­this­just­a­three-horse­race.­Jonathan­sheppard-trained­co-drington­college­finished­third.Jonathan­sheppard-trained­sportswear,

owned­ by­ KMsn­ stable,­ won­ the­ firstrace­of­the­day,­the­$50,000­Green­Pas-tures­hurdle,­with­Gerard­Galligan­aboard.fisher-trained­whitman’s­Poetry­finishedsecond­with­Michael­Mitchell­in­the­irons.the­second­race­of­the­day,­the­bright

hour­hurdle,­was­fisher’s­first­win­of­theday­with­lord­Justice­(Ire),­again­withMitchell­riding.fisher­won­again­in­the­third­race,­the

Marcellus­frost­champion­hurdle,­withriverdee­ stable’s­ city­ Dreamer­ (Ire),sean­McDermott­riding.but­ in­ the­ fourth­ race,­the­Margaret

currey­henley­filly­&­mare­hurdle,­it­wasJonathan­sheppard’s­turn­to­win­with­his

own­wigwam­baby,­­aaron­sinnott­riding.In­the­fifth­race,­the­George­sloan­and

John­ sloan­ sr.­ sport­ of­ Kings­ Maidenhurdle,­rosbrian­farm’s­Markhan­ tookthe­win,­trained­by­Gordon­elliott,­withthree-time­champion­jockey­Davy­russellin­the­irons.­fisher-trained­snap­Decision,with­willy­Mccarthy­riding,­earned­sec-ond­place.­In­spite­of­the­rainy­weather,­most­of

the­usual­social­activities­associated­withthe­Iroquois­took­place.­there­was­the­sec-ond­annual­tailgating­contest­and­the­stickhorse­races­for­aspiring­jockeys,­after­thesecond­race,­plus­the­parade­of­the­lon-green­hounds­prior­to­the­running­of­theIroquois.­but­the­usual­hat­contest­did­nothappen­at­ the­ race,­although­ there­wereplenty­ of­ fancy­ hats,­ many­ by­ officialMilliner­christine­a.­Moore,­being­shown.but­ with­ those­ fancy­ hats­ and­ dressescame­more­practical­footwear­for­many­at-tendees­–­rubber­boots.the­ Irish­ horses,­ and­ people,­were­ a

dominant­ contention­ at­ this­ year’s­ Iro-quois,­too.­there­were­13­Irish­horses­inthis­year’s­races,­with­two­placing­fourthand­ fifth­ in­ the­ first­ race;­ lord­ Justice(Ire)­winning­the­second­race­and­cityDreamer­ (Ire)­ winning­ the­ third­ race,with­winston­c­(Ire)­placing­third­in­thatrace.­sarah­Joyce­(Ire)­was­third­in­thefourth­ race,­ and­Markhan­won­ the­ fifthrace­.­two­ Irish­ horses­ placed­ sixth­ andseventh­ in­ the­ fifth­ race;­ and­ the­ Irishhorse­scorpiancer­won­the­top­race­of­theday.see­more­photos­next­page.

Scorpiancer (#4) and Surprising Soul (#1) land in sync over the last hurdle before the finish in the Calvin Houghland Iroquois. (photo by Nancy Brannon)

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First, second, and third at the finish in the Margaret Currey Henley Filly &

Mare Hurdle Stakes: Wigwam baby (#2), Down Royal (#4), and Sara Joyce (#9)

(Tommy Brannon photo)

(above & below) The “Irish contingent” celebrates Markhan’s win of The

George Sloan & John Sloan Sr. Sport of Kings, with jockey Gordon Elliott. Own-

ers: Rosbrian Farm & Half Married Syndicate. (Tommy Brannon photos)

belisarius, bernard Dalton jockey, in the Marcellus

Frost Champion Hurdle. (Nancy Brannon photos)

City Dreamer, Sean McDermott jockey, winner of

the Marcellus Frost Champion Hurdle

Irish owner of Markhan gives a “high five” to

jockey Gordon Elliott after winning the fifth race.

Official announcer Megan Connolly.

(Nancy Brannon photo)

Official milliner Christine A. Moore of NY

(Nancy Brannon photo)

One of Christine A. Moore’s hat creations, called a

“fascinator.” (Nancy Brannon photo)

In the final lap of the Mason Houghland Memorial Timber Stakes, Schoodic

(winner) is in the lead, Hadden Frost up, followed by Mercouer (second), Jack

Doyle jockey. (Nancy Brannon photo)

Susan Walker, MFH and Huntsman, parades the Longreen Foxhounds down

the race course just prior to the running of the Calvin Houghland Iroquois.

(Nancy Brannon photo)

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EIA Reported

in Tennesseeon­May­16,­2019,­the­tennessee­De-

partment­of­agriculture­(tDa)­reportedthat­a­horse­stabled­at­a­ farm­in­shelbycounty­ had­ recently­ tested­ positive­ forequine­ Infectious­anemia­ (eIa).­ “thehorse­has­been­euthanized,­and­state­offi-cials­are­now­testing­additional­horses­thatstabled­ with­ or­ lived­ near­ the­ infectedhorse,”­the­report­stated.­one­state­officialtold­ the­ Mid-South Horse Review thatnearly­50­horses­associated­with­the­posi-tive­horse­had­been­tested­so­far.eIa­is­not­contagious­to­humans.­It­is­a

blood-borne­ illness­ that­can­be­fatal­ forhorses.­ symptoms­ may­ include­ fever,weakness,­ swelling,­ loss­ of­ appetite,­ orcolic.­however,­an­infected­horse­may­notshow­any­clinical­signs.­there­is­no­treat-ment­or­vaccine.­once­infected,­a­horsemust­be­permanently­quarantined­or­euth-anized.In­January,­four­horses­stabled­at­a­farm

in­ rutherford­ county­ were­ euthanizedafter­they­tested­positive­for­eIa.­six­otherhorses­at­the­same­farm­tested­negative.according­to­a­state­official,­tDa­is­not

allowed­to­give­the­actual­location­of­thepositive­horse,­but­that­all­horses­within­a200­yard­radius­(and­further­at­times)­ofthe­ affected­ horse­ are­ quarantined­ andtested.­

tDa­cannot­reveal­the­location­for­sev-eral­reasons.­blame­is­always­placed­onthe­premise­or­horse­owner­when­a­horseis­tested­positive.­­however,­owners­do­notintentionally­make­their­horse­have­eIa,and­in­most­situations,­cannot­help­the­factthat­their­horses­contract­the­disease.It­also­puts­horse­folks­on­the­alert­of

the­ importance­ to­ test­ all­ horses­ and­ tocheck­coggins­ test­ results­at­all­events.and­ tDa­ advises­ that­ people­ not­ taketheir­ horses­ to­ events­ that­ don’t­ checkcoggins­ tests.­ and,­ each­ event­ shouldcompare­the­coggins­papers­to­the­horseto­insure­that­the­papers­match­the­horse.coggins­tests­that­don’t­match­the­horsedo­occur­fairly­often.last,­if­a­horse­comes­across­the­ten-

nessee­state­line,­regardless­of­what­statethey­ come­ from,­ they­must­ have­ healthcertificates­and­negative­coggins­test­re-sults­traveling­with­the­horse.“early­detection­and­containment­are

critical­to­preventing­the­spread­of­eIa,”Interim­state­veterinarian­Doug­balthaser,D.v.M.­ said.­ “we­urge­horse­owners­ topractice­good­animal­husbandry­and­regu-larly­test­their­horses.­as­always,­contactyour­veterinarian­if­you­notice­any­signsof­illness­in­your­livestock.”read­ the­ full­ report­ here:

https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/2019/5/16/equine-infectious-anemia-reported-in-tennessee.html­

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horse health CareSteeplechase

Horse HealthCompiled by Nancy Brannon

the­national­steeplechase­association(nsa),­governing­body­of­jump­racing­innorth­america,­has­developed­an­officialpolicy­regarding­steeplechase­horse­healthand­ safety.­ the­ policy­ states­ that­ nsa“places­the­highest­priority­on­the­healthand­ well-being­ of­ our­ horses­ and­ ourhuman­athletes.”­their­policy­notes­that“race­meets­are­not­conducted­for­profit”and­that­“proceeds­are­donated­to­charity.”the­nsa­employs­a­safety­director­whoregularly­inspects­courses­for­suitability,and­safety­inspections­of­all­race­coursesare­conducted­several­weeks­before­eachmeet.­ recommendations­ are­ made­ forshort-term­and­long-term­improvements,if­needed.“veterinarians­conduct­examinations­of

all­horses­before­they­race­and­have­theauthority­to­scratch­a­horse­that­they­donot­consider­to­be­ready­to­run.­all­racemeets­are­required­to­have­equine­ambu-lances­with­attending­veterinarians,­as­wellas­medical­ambulances­with­trained­emer-gency­personnel,­on­course­at­all­time­dur-ing­the­races,”­states­the­nsa.“steeplechase­ medication­ rules­ are

stringent­and­permit­the­use­of­very­fewlegal­medications.­ the­ rules­mirror­ thestandards­of­the­most­restrictive­racing­ju-risdictions.”­the­nsa­“conducts­post-raceresting­for­illegal­medications­and­exces-sive­levels­of­permitted­medications.”In­2014­the­nsa­adopted­the­Mid-at-

lantic­ uniform­ Medication­ Program,which­allows­for­24­controlled­therapeu-tic­substances­to­be­administered­to­horsesand­includes­recommended­dosages,­sug-gested­withdrawal­times,­and­overage­lim-its.­all­other­medications­are­prohibited.[source:­The Paulick Report:­1/18/2014]In­its­2019­race­conditions­book,­the

nsa­lists­its­“controlled­therapeutic­sub-stances,”­a­list­of­30­therapeutic­medica-tions­ that­ have­ been­ recognized­ asnecessary­in­the­routine­treatment­of­ill-ness­or­injury­in­the­horse,­along­with­rec-ommended­withdrawal­times,­dosage,­andtesting­detection­thresholds.­(see­pp.­25-32).­ the­ rules­ specify­ that­ “salix®(furosemide),­pursuant­to­nsa­supervisedadministration,­is­the­only­medication­thatcan­be­administered­to­a­horse­within­24hours­of­its­race.­the­administration­of­anyadjunct­medication­within­24­hours­of­ahorse’s­race­is­strictly­forbidden.”Dr.­Monty­McInturff,­DvM,­President

and­lead­veterinarian­at­tennessee­equine

hospital­ in­ thompson’s­ station,­ tenn.,spoke­about­the­veterinary­care­providedfor­the­steeplechase­horses­at­the­Iroquois:“tennessee­equine­hospital­has­been

volunteering­for­the­Iroquois­steeplechasesince­1991.­our­job­is­to­be­there­to­carefor­ the­horses­and­ their­welfare­on­raceday.­our­team­of­six­veterinarians­beginour­day­at­8:00­am­with­pre-race­inspec-tions.­we­evaluate­each­horse­for­sound-ness­ and­ make­ sure­ they­ are­ ready­ forcompetition.­ If­we­ find­ a­ horse­ enteredwith­an­injury­or­condition­that­would­notallow­him­to­compete­safely,­we­scratchhim­or­her­from­the­race.­this­year’s­racehad­55­entries­and­they­all­were­in­excel-

Dr. Monty McInturff and Jenna

Young, DvM, guest surgeon from Okla-

homa State University at the Iroquois

(Nancy Brannon photo)

Immediatetly after the finish of a race, a team of track personnel have available

water, ice, and hose off horses to prevent heat stress. (Tommy Brannon photo)

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lent­health­and­ready­for­the­day’s­compe-tition.­“then­during­the­race­we­are­stationed

all­ around­ the­ track­ in­ case­ any­ equinemedical­issue­arises.­If­any­horse­falls­orpulls­up­during­competition,­we­quicklyrespond­and­verify­his­condition­and­sup-port­his­or­her­safe­transport­back­to­thebarn­area.­this­year­we­had­a­couple­ofstumbles,­and­all­horse­got­up­safely­withno­injury.“the­weather­was­overcast­with­light

rain,­which­made­it­easier­to­prevent­anyheat­stress.­the­track­was­in­perfect­formand­the­footing­was­amazing.“It­truly­was­a­great­day­watching­some

of­ the­ top­ equine­ athletes­ do­what­ theylove.­we­feel­very­fortunate­to­be­involved

with­this­amazing­sport­and­are­thankfulthat­the­horsemen­put­this­event­on­eachyear­ to­ raise­ money­ for­ the­ vanderbiltchildren’s­ hospital­ in­ nashville,­ ten-nessee.”the­Iroquois­steeplechase­is­run­by­the

nonprofit­501(c)(3)­organization,­the­vol-unteer­state­horsemen’s­foundation.­

References:race­ conditions­ for­ the­ 2019­ nsa

spring­ race­Meetings.­ ­ http://www.na-tionalsteeplechase.com/wp-content/up-loads/pdf/conditionsbook.pdf­

Additional Reading:cowles,­ r.­ reynolds,­ Jr.,­ DvM.

“emergency­services­at­steeplechase­andcross-country­ hunter­ events.”­ aaePProceedings/vol.­54/2008

In the “paddock” before the race, horses are judged for turnout, and one horse

is awarded the best Turnout award. Shown here is Furiosa, 5-year-old mare, in

The Margaret Currey Henley Filly & Mare Hurdle. (Tommy Brannon photo)

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Greystone

DressageGreystone­ Dressage­ hosted­ a

usef/usDf­show­on­May­4,­2019­at­theroberson­arena­in­Murfreesboro,­tenn.Judge­for­the­show­was­Meris­Greges­(r)from­alabama.­this­was­the­second­rec-ognized­show­of­the­year,­the­first­held­onMarch­3­in­McDonald,­tenn.­the­roberson­equestrian­facility­is­a

100-acre­ farm­ located­ in­ the­ heart­ ofMurfreesboro,­tn­ on­Manchester­ Pike.find­ more­ information­ about­ it­ at:www.robersonequestrianfacility.com.­organizer­Kim­carpenter­of­Greystone

Dressage­wrote:“we­had­a­great­little­show­today,­and

ended­up­having­gorgeous­weather­eventhough­the­forecast­called­for­lots­of­rain.a­light­rain­fell­for­about­the­first­30­min-utes­of­rides,­and­then­just­a­nice­cloudysky,­keeping­the­heat­away­with­no­morerain.­It­turned­out­to­be­a­really­nice­time,beautiful­horses,­and­super­competitors.“riders­all­had­great­rides,­and­some­re-

ceived­scores­toward­qualifying­for­theirregional­championship.­­liz­hill­and­herhorse­cairo­earned­scores­ towards­ theirusDf­bronze­medal­this­weekend.”

high­point­winners­at­the­show­were:Junior/­young­rider­-­norah­Jones­adult­amateur­-­elizabeth­Macfarlaneandalusian­breed­-­elizabeth­Macfar-

laneoldenburg­breed­-­anne­Dottorethoroughbred­Incentive­Program­-­vic-

toria­williscarpenter­wished­“a­big­thank­you­to

Judy­for­being­the­competition­ring­stew-ard;­ to­ sharon­ for­ being­ warm­ up­ ringsteward;­to­Patty­for­scribing;­to­Jessicaroberson­wright­for­the­use­of­her­beau-

tiful­facility;­and,­of­course,­to­­tD­Janicewelch­and­Judge­Meris­Greges.”Greystone­ also­ hosts­ a­ Dressage

schooling­ show­ series,­ which­ includestraditional­Dressage,­western­and­DrivenDressage,­ also­ held­ at­ the­ robersonequestrian­ facility­ in­ Murfreesboro.schooling­shows­are­June­15,­august­17,and­october­19.­find­more­information­at:www.greystonedressage.com­

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victoria Willis on Wasabi MonsterElizabeth Hill on Cairo Elizabeth MacFarlane on Don Jerez

Memphis in

Springtime

Dressage Mid-south­Dressage­academy­(MDa)

in­hernando,­Miss.­hosted­the­Memphis­inspringtime­ usDf­ show­ over­ the­ Ken-tucky­ Derby­ weekend,­ May­ 4-5,­ 2019.twenty-one­riders­brought­their­horses­toshow­in­the­weekend’s­classes.­

High Point Riders were:feI:­ Jody­wilson­ and­ bentley­ Gcf,

scoring­62.059%amateur­adult:­Jenny­van­De­loo­and

Duke­of­the­Dawn,­scoring­68.375%open:­Jamie­lawrence­and­silas,­scor-

ing­70.417%Jr./young­rider:­aislin­falasco,­riding

unscripted,­scoring­67.500%

following­is­a­sampling­of­winners­atthe­show:adult­amateur­ fourth­ level­ test­ 1:

ann­tursky­with­sonnenschein­roa,­scor-ing­64.872%­and­67.436%.natasja­Massey­ scored­ 62.725%­ and

63.875%­on­windsor­(KwPn)­to­win­theusef/feI­freestyle­test­of­choice,­rid-ing­the­feI­freestyle,­Grand­Prix­2017.Jenny­van­De­loo­won­the­adult­ama-

teur­third­level­test­3­with­her­mare­fairGold­hm­(KwPn)­on­scores­of­65.500%

and­68.750%.­van­De­loo­high­point­riderwith­her­pony­the­Duke­of­Dawn,­scoring65.750%­and­68.375%­in­aa­third­leveltest­3Kara­watkins­rode­rosehill­alwaysal-

ady­to­first­in­adult­amateur­first­leveltest­ 3,­ scoring­ 65.833%.­the­ pair­ alsowon­the­aa­first­level­test­2­on­a­scoreof­63.714%.Marikay­asbery­and­facetime­(west)

scored­ 70.192%­ and­ 63.103%­ in­ aatraining­level­test­I­for­first­place­in­bothclasses­on­saturday.sarah­baggette­and­fliegan­(olD)­won

the­aa­second­level­test­I­on­scores­of67.172%­and­67.838%,­as­well­as­first­insecond­level­test­3,­scoring­66.548%.hayley­baker­rode­elizabeth­clifton’s

Jazmina­sMDr­to­top­places­in­the­Jr/yrfirst­level­tests­with­60.571%­in­test­2,63.621%­and­64.828%­in­test­3.­she­rodeMaleigh­cook’s­MDl­halo­noir­to­firstplace­in­training­level­test­3­(63.793%&­64.483%).tami­crawford­did­well­on­her­andalu-

sian­especial­lm­in­fourth­level­test­1,scoring­63.974%­and­64.359%.full­results­of­the­show­are­posted­at

ww.foxvillage.com.things­ heat­ up­ in­ hernando­ for­ this

month’s­summer­solstice­usDf­show­atMDa,­June­22-23,­followed­by­the­whatnot­to­wear­schooling­show­on­sunday,June­30.

(right) Thoroughbred Incentive Pro-

gram winner victoria Willis.

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west­tennessee­hunter­Jumper­associ-ation­was­back­at­the­“charity­arena”­inGermantown,­tenn.­for­their­Memphis­inMay­series,­May­2-5­and­May­9-12,­2019.the­weather­was­somewhat­better­than­atthe­ april­ shows,­ but,­ once­ again,­ rainshowed­up­for­saturday.­friday’s­weatherwas­only­a­slight­gentle­drizzle,­and­sun-day­was­a­gorgeous­sunny­day!show­manager­barney­Mallace­brought

some­of­his­ hand-made­pottery­ for­ saleand,­all­in­all,­sold­about­30­pieces­at­thespring­shows.­folks­from­the­Germantowncharity­ horse­ show­ committee­ treatedshow­participants­to­wine­and­cheese­hos-pitality­on­friday­afternoon.at­Memphis in May I,­the­Green/reg-

ular­Pony­classic­attracted­15­entries,­withJane­head­and­her­Dreamsicle­taking­tophonors.­the­pair­also­won­the­Marshall­&sterling­u.s.­Pony­Medal,­wIhs­Pony,and­were­large­Pony­reserve­champions.­Kali­wright­ryan­and­Jack­Inthe­box

were­Medium­Pony­hunter­champions,Kali­was­champion­ in­equitation­11­&under,­and­the­pair­were­reserve­champi-ons­in­the­Green/regular­Pony­classic­andthe­Marshall­&­sterling­u.s.­Pony­Medal.In­ the­wIhs/nal­children’s­hunter

classic,­lara­eason­won­the­blue­on­Greatas­Iz.­addie­bihm­and­forever­were­win-ners­ of­ the­wIhs/nal­adult/amateurclassic.In­the­Junior/ao­hunter­classic,­Kris-

ten­schnelle­and­calena­took­top­honors,with­Giselle­Grench­and­colorado­222­inreserve.­ calena­ and­ Kristen­ were­ alsochampion­in­the­amateur­owner­hunter3’3”­18-35­division.Giselle­ and­ colorado­ 222­ won­ the

wthJa­hunter­Derby,­the­Green­hunterclassic,­ and­ the­ Dover­ saddlery/u.s.Medal,­ as­ well­ as­ were­ champions­ in

Jr./ao­hunter­3’6”­division.shanna­beyer­and­Invictus­were­cham-

pions­in­the­1.20/1.30m­Jr./ao­&­amateurJumper­ division,­ with­ chara­ short­ andusa­D’horset­in­reserve.at­Memphis in May II,­Mary­Mielenz

dominated­the­wthJa­hunter­Derby,­tak-ing­ first­ with­ lacoste­ and­ second­ withneuwirth­scf.­Giselle­Grench­and­col-orado­222­placed­third.rachel­sutton­with­en­vogue­won­top

placement­in­the­Green­&­regular­Ponyhunter­ classic,­ with­ hey­ scooby­ andhagen­blackwell­in­reserve.­Kali­wrightryan­and­Jack­In­the­box­placed­third.ella­trotz­with­as­even­won­the­Jr/ao

hunter­ classic,­ with­ tate­ allen­ andGolden­in­reserve.Jamie­ sokoloff­ and­ cassini­ royale

were­ first­ in­ the­wIhs/nal­children’shunter­classic.In­the­wIhs/nal­adult­amateur­clas-

sic,­Mary­Grayson­fauser­and­captivatewere­champions,­with­addie­bihm­andforever­in­reserve.­Kakki­wright­ and­comaraderie­were

champions­in­the­adult­amateur­hunter36+­division.naomi­Gillen­and­hearts­forever­won

the­Green­hunter­classic,­with­Mary­Mie-lenz­and­neuwirth­scf­in­reserve.­KatanaKennedy­o’brien­ held­ third­ and­ fourthplaces­ on­ chosen­ and­ chablis­ 162,­ re-spectively.brittany­ Kasparack­ dominated­ the

child/adult­ amateur­ Jumper­ divisionwith­a­first­in­every­class­on­leonardo­vanDe­neerheide.chara­ short­ and­ her­ usa­ D’horset

were­champions­in­the­1/20/1.30M­Jr/am-ateur­owner­ Jumper­ division,­with­ twofirsts­and­a­second.find­full­results­of­the­show­at­horse-

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hunters & JumpersWTHJA Memphis in May

Shanna Robbins and Kiss, Champi-

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Riley Zinn and vassini, Reserve

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Calder Trotz and Fate, Champions in High Performance 3’3”/3’6” Hunter

Kali Wright Ryan on Jack In The box, Medium Pony Hunter Champions

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(above) Laura Lesko on Cabrio in Performance 3’3”/3’6” Hunter

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Let the Show

Begin!By Wanda Chancellor, GCHS Publicity

the­ Germantown­ charity­ horse­ show(Gchs),­ June­4-8,­2019,­ is­off­ to­ a­greatstart­ on­ its­ 71st­ anniversary.­ the­ showgrounds­are­filling­up­with­trailers­and­tentsand­bustling­with­activity.­­the­food­vendorsare­ready­with­barbecue,­ice­cream,­smooth-ies,­funnel­cakes,­popcorn,­and­cotton­candy.boutique­shopping­for­jewelry,­hats,­t-shirts,leather­items,­and­all­kinds­of­horsey­items­isavailable.­spectators­arrive­with­picnic­bas-kets­overflowing­and­kids­are­having­a­greattime.­you­don’t­have­to­be­an­equestrian­toenjoy­the­horses­and­show;­you­can­simplyrevel­in­the­country­fair­atmosphere.­the­2019­queen­sarah­lynn­foster­and

her­ court­ were­ presented­ at­ the­ queen’sball,­March­ 2,­ 2019.­ [see­ the­april­ issueMid-South Horse Review]­ these­ lovelyladies­ grace­ the­ show­ grounds­ everyevening,­presenting­trophies­and­ribbons.Gchs­is­always­kid­friendly­with­face

painting,­kids’­favorite­foods,­stick­horse­rac-ing,­the­costume­class,­and­those­cute­leadline­entries.­­this­year­kids­have­the­oppor-tunity­for­Pony­rIDes,­from­5­to­9­daily,located­near­the­ticket­booth.­there­are­alsoMinis­to­pet­and­snuggle.­and,­of­course,­thelovable­Gchs­mascot,­charIty­is­alwaysavailable­for­hugs­and­photos.the­Gchs­ is­ an­ all-breed­ horse­ show

with­ tennesseewalking­ horses,Paso­finos,­huntersand­Jumpers­of­vari-ous­ breeds,­ ameri-can­ saddlebreds,and­Gypsy­vanners;so­spectators­will­seediverse­ types­ of

horses­and­riding­styles.­each­night­there­areapproximately­20­classes­with­riders­com-peting­ for­ ribbons,­ trophies,­ and­ prizemoney.here­are­some­highlights­of­the­week:on­Tuesday evening­witness­the­talented

ability­ of­ a­ horse­ to­ do­ both­ hunter­ andjumper­courses­in­the­versatility­challenge,rewarded­with­the­Keepsake­Perpetual­tro-phy.­­In­the­costume­class,­see­kids,­horses,and­ponies­dressed­up­as­whatever­they­canimagine.­even­Melanie­smith­taylor,­ ourolympic­Gold­Medalist­special­guest,­startedher­equestrian­career­in­the­costume­class.then,­take­a­step­back­in­time­to­watch­theladies­ride­as­they­did­in­olden­days­in­thesidesaddle­classes.­Pleasure­walking­horsesand­Gypsy­vanners­fill­out­the­evening.

Wednesday evening­ begins­ with­ the$15,000­welcome­stakes­jumper­competi-tion.­then­adjust­your­“cute­meter”­for­thelead­line­class,­as­ these­mounted­youngriders­dressed­in­their­finest­attire­are­led­onimmaculately­groomed­and­braided­ponies.then­step­back­in­time­again­with­fine­car-riage­Pleasure­Driving­ classes.­the­ scenechanges­again­as­the­fast­stepping­Paso­finosenter­the­ring.­listen­as­they­cross­the­sound-ing­ board­ to­ hear­ how­ fast­ their­ hooves

move!­­special­guests­for­this­evening­areMaggie­Moore­and­her­dog­roe.­­roe­andMaggie­are­ranked­nationally­in­aKc­roadtrials,­competitions­in­which­the­dog­per-forms­alongside­a­horse­and­rider.

Thursday night­ is­ the­ exciting­ $5,000Gambler’s­ choice­ jumping­ competition,sponsored­by­the­family­of­the­late­haroldwalker,­ a­Gchs­past­ president­ and­ com-petitor.­ this­ was­ harold’s­ favorite­ class!after­the­jumpers,­the­carriage­drivers­taketheir­own­Gambler’s­choice­course,­modi-fied­for­driving,­with­speed­and­accuracy­toaccumulate­the­most­points.­the­pace­speedsup­again­as­the­racking­horses­make­theirdebut.­be­amazed­at­how­fast­these­single-footing­horses­can­go­when,­at­times,­bal-anced­by­only­one­leg­on­the­ground!­“threeup,­one­down!”­Greg­roberts­sings.the­special­guest­on­thursday­and­friday

evenings­is­sam­schauffhauser,­a­championreining­ horse­ trainer­ who­ will­ show­ theamazing­skills­of­a­reining­horse.­Dress­up­on­Friday for­the­bIG­hat­con-

test­and­the­box­seat­decorating­contest,­asyou­ enjoy­ the­ second­ round­ of­ the­ Ponyhunter­classic­and­the­Germantown­hunterclassic,­with­ riders­dressed­ in­ their­ finest“white­tie­and­tails.”­then­the­carriages­areback­ for­ the­ fast-paced­ carriage­ scurryraces.­there­is­also­a­full­complement­oftennessee­walking­horses,­Paso­finos,­andGypsy­vanners­tonight.­­and­stick­aroundagain­for­the­crowd­favorite­racking­horses,as­they­speed­around­the­track­for­the­week’schampionship.­rack­on!­

Saturday is­the­most­exciting­night­withthe­$25,000­Grand­Prix­jumping­competi-

tion,­ sponsored­ by­conway­services.­Getthere­early­(~­4­p.m.)­to­get­a­seat­and­see­allthe­ action.­ this­ year­ we­ again­ welcomeMelanie­ smith­ taylor,­ olympic­ GoldMedalist,­tv­broadcaster,­and­author,­to­givethe­commentary­for­the­Grand­Prix.­after­theGrand­Prix,­it’s­time­for­the­kids’­stick­horserace,­as­these­youngsters­pretend­to­be­theirfavorite­race­horse.­sign­up­at­the­Princesstent.­More­ fun­continues­ as­ the­carriagescompete­in­their­own­form­of­barrel­racing,and­then­later­in­the­evening­vie­for­the­bestcarriage­Dog.­the­“old­west­special­trailsGrand­entry­team”­performs­precision­drillteam­maneuvers­to­special­music.­the­restof­evening­you’ll­see­the­championship­per-formances­and­trophy­presentations­to­the“best­of­the­best”­of­the­week’s­competitors.­where­else­can­you­find­such­a­variety­of

entertainment,­food,­equestrian­competition,friends,­ shopping,­and­ fun­ for­ such­a­ lowprice?­tickets­are­only­$5.00­and­childrenunder­seven­get­in­free.­why­do­we­do­all­this?­to­raise­funds­for

Kindred­ Place,­ an­ organization­ that­ helpsbreak­the­cycle­of­child­abuse­and­neglect­byreplacing­abusive­and­violent­behavior­witheffective­parenting­skills.­this­ is­our­21styear­to­support­this­vital­organization!­­so­bring­the­whole­family­every­night­and

enjoy­a­Germantown­tradition­with­a­flair­formodern­day­excitement!find­ the­ Germantown­ charity­ horse

show­ at­ 7745­ Poplar­ Pike,­ Germantown,tennessee.­­questions?­call­901-754-0009or­ visit:­ www.gchs.org­ and­ facebook­ atGermantown­charity­horse­show.

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Young ridersFinding the

Perfect PonyBy Nancy Brannon

when­collierville,­tenn.­horse­trainerashley­fant­gave­birth­to­her­daughter­justafter­ the­ Germantown­ charity­ horseshow­in­2016,­friends­suspected­it­would-n’t­be­long­until­she­started­searching­fora­pony­for­her­daughter,­Georgia.and­ it­didn’t­ take­ long­for­ashley­ to

find­the­perfect­pony­for­Georgia­–­rosie,a­mostly­welsh,­14-year-old­pony­(around16­ now).­ she­ found­ the­ pony­ throughtrainer­ashley­Morrison­in­tuscaloosa,­al-abama.­rosie­already­had­a­reputation­as­awonderful­kids­pony.­“tootsie”­birchfieldhad­received­her­as­a­christmas­presentwhen­ she­ was­ around­ 6­ years­ old,­ androsie­just­went­into­the­show­ring­and­didthe­job­for­her.­“tootsie”­outgrew­rosiewhen­she­got­really­good­at­short­stirrupand­needed­a­longer-strided­pony.so­in­December­2017,­Georgia­received

rosie­the­Pony.­ashley­has­had­the­ponyfor­about­a­year­and­a­half­now,­and­Geor-gia­and­rosie­have­definitely­developed­apersonal­relationship.

ashley­writes­in­her­Blog on Children

and Riding Lessons: “the­emotional­con-

nection­ a­ young­ riderbuilds­ with­ his­ or­ herhorse­ cannot­ be­ under-stated.­as­ caretaker­ to­ acreature­ that­ offers­ ac-ceptance­and­companion-ship,­ children­ learnempathy­and­compassionfor­another­being.­as­theygrow­and­ learn­ together,they­ form­ more­ than­ apartnership­—­they­forgea­ bond­ that­ for­ manycould­ rival­ any­ humanfriendship.”ashley­says­that­Geor-

gia­rides­rosie­about­fivedays­a­week,­unless­thereare­other­activities­that­in-terfere­with­ this­ routine.and­to­keep­in­shape­forthe­demanding­rides­froma­3-year-old,­rosie­exer-cises­ daily­ on­ the­ tread-mill.­ “rosie­ is­ allbusiness­ when­ she’s­ onthe­ treadmill,”­ ashleysays.­and­that­means:­thisis­not­the­time­for­petting

when­rosie­is­concentrating­on­her­exer-cise.

ashley­ says­ that­ rosie­ prefers­ smallchildren­–­especially­Georgia.­and­she­hasalways­been­a­kid’s­pony.­“she­loves­thatjob­and­nothing­fazes­her,”­says­ashley.“Georgia­can­walk­up­to­her­in­the­pad-dock­and­feed­her­a­treat­or­hug­her­leg”and­rosie­is­on­her­best­behavior.­“rosiealso­responds­well­to­even­the­faintest­cuesthat­Georgia­gives.­Just­one­cluck­and­shetrots.”­ashley­says­that­rosie­has­spunk,too.­“she­has­plenty­of­‘get­up­and­go.’”rosie­even­has­her­stall­door­lowered

so­she­can­stick­her­head­over­it­like­thebig­horses­do.and­speaking­of­cluck­–­when­George

the­rooster­comes­to­visit,­he­adds­to­thefun­time­in­the­barn.­George’s­caretaker­isnancy­steiner­of­Magnolia­Manor­farm.when­ ashley­ is­ loading­ the­ other

horses­ in­ the­ trailer­ to­ travel­ to­a­show,Georgia­ is­ often­ at­ the­ ready,­ asking­ ifrosie­needs­to­be­loaded­next.­rosie­actu-ally­got­to­travel­to­the­Germantown­char-ity­horse­show­last­year­to­show­in­thelead­ line­ class­ on­ wednesday­ night.rosie­and­Georgia­will­be­showing­in­thatclass­ again­ this­ year.­you’ll­want­ to­ bethere­to­see­them­and­all­the­other­finelydressed­ cute­ riders­ and­ their­ smartlybraided­ponies!

Snapper By Barbara Love, aka “Miss Kitty”

snapper­was­a­member­of­our­familyfor­30­years.­he­was­a­brown­and­whitePaint/welsh­pony.­ I­bought­snapper­ for$200,­money­that­was­designated­for­myelectric­bill.­however,­at­the­time­I­waslooking­for­a­way­to­help­my­three­daugh-ters­ and­ me­ through­ a­ difficult­ period.they­had­always­wanted­a­pony,­but­myhusband­didn’t­want­them­to­have­one.­Ihad­always­loved­horses­and,­after­rentinga­pony­for­a­birthday­party,­my­3-year-old(at­the­time)­refused­to­get­off­the­ponyand­let­anyone­else­ride.­when­I­saw­howmuch­my­children­loved­horses,­it­inspiredme­to­become­a­horse­owner.­so­as­soon­asmy­ divorce­was­ in­ the­works,­ I­ boughtsnapper­as­a­christmas­present.­little­didI­know­how­he­would­ change­our­ livesforever!­In­ the­ years­ that­ followed­ snapper

taught­us­a­lot­about­horses.­I­was­teachingschool­and­also­working­other­jobs­to­sup-port­ our­ newly­ acquired­ “horse­ habit.”soon­other­ ponies­were­ on­board­ to­ dopony­rides,­plus­a­quarter­horse­and­sad-dle­horses.­ I­ learned­ that­a­dually­ truckwas­the­only­way­to­pull­those­big,­longsteel­horse­trailers.­snapper­ taught­my­ kids­ to­ be­ expert

horse­women.­he­bucked­and­reared­up­somuch,­they­could­ride­anything­when­theygot­off­him.­sometimes,­I­had­to­ride­him

down­before­they­could­get­on,­being­only5­and­7­years­old,­and­he­would­buck­meso­hard­I­would­see­stars.­the­kids­taughtsnapper­tricks­and­he­was­an­easy­learner.however,­if­he­didn’t­like­you,­you­could-n’t­ride­him.I­became­coordinator­for­the­bill­Pick-

ett­rodeo,­a­title­I’ve­had­for­the­last­26years.­In­the­early­years­snapper­was­sobad­they­wanted­to­use­him­for­buckingstock.­he­would­even­buck­professionalbronc­riders­off,­but­my­little­girl­could­geton­him­and­ride­on­down­the­road.one­weekend,­I­had­a­pony­ride­to­do

at­ the­ school­where­ I­ taught,­ and­ I­wasvery­excited­about­it.­but­snapper­didn’tlike­doing­pony­rides,­so­I­played­everytrick­in­the­book­to­not­let­him­know­I­waspreparing­for­a­ride.­but­I­soon­found­outthat­ he­ understood­ almost­ everything­ Isaid­to­him.­I­told­him­the­night­before­that

we­were­going­to­school­to­do­a­pony­ride.the­ next­ day­ snapper­ broke­ out­ of­ thefence­and­took­the­other­ponies­with­him.I­found­him­a­mile­away,­hiding­betweensome­big­rolls­of­hay.­­I­caught­the­otherponies,­but­snapper­wedged­himself­be-tween­that­hay­so­that­I­couldn’t­get­him.I­did­the­ride­without­him­and­had­no­prob-lem­catching­him­when­I­got­back­home.that’s­when­I­learned­to­watch­what­I­saidaround­him!once­ I­ taught­snapper­ to­ run­barrels

and­my­daughter­planned­to­run­him­at­ahorse­show.­­he­took­her­into­the­arena,but­then­backed­up,­kicked­a­hind­foot­up,let­out­a­thunderous­fart,­and­backed­outof­ the­ arena.­ everyone­ got­ a­ big­ laughover­that­one!­he­let­everyone­know­hewasn’t­going­ to­ run­barrels,­ because­hedidn’t­ want­ to.­ however,­ snapper­ wasvery­versatile.­­he­could­run­barrels­whenhe­wanted­to,­and­perform­other­horse­ac-tivities,­like­pull­a­wagon­and­plough;­andif­you­put­weights­on­his­feet­he­could­stephigh­like­a­walking­horse.­­he­was­alwaysthe­leader­of­my­herd,­and­he­let­the­otherhorses­around­him­know­that,­too.­If­wewere­on­a­trail­ride,­he­had­to­be­first­or­hewouldn’t­go.­but­no­matter­what­he­did,we­loved­him.snapper­ had­ a­ health­ problem­ that­ I

dealt­with­ for­all­ those­years:­he­wouldcolic­once­or­twice­a­year.­needless­to­say,I­missed­days­at­work­after­staying­up­withhim­ all­ night,­ but­ he­ always­ pulledthrough.­then­one­day­about­ five­yearsago­he­foundered.­­It­took­a­good­veteri-

narian­and­special­farrier­care,­and­somemoney,­to­see­him­through.­­around­that­time,­I­believe­God­sent­an

angel­in­the­way­of­a­stray­dog­to­my­barn.he­was­with­another­dog­and­they­bothwere­covered­with­fleas­and­had­no­fur.one­died­the­next­day,­but­I­was­able­tosave­the­other­one,­whom­I­later­namedhobo.­hobo­ took­ up­with­ snapper­ andnever­left­his­side.­he­would­lick­snap-per’s­feet­as­if­he­knew­what­bothered­him.If­I­took­snapper­to­the­vet­or­anywhereelse,­hobo­was­in­the­trailer­with­him.­­heslept­with­snapper­in­his­stall.­­I’ve­neverseen­a­stray­dog­take­up­with­a­horse­theway­hobo­did!­If­snapper­was­in­the­pas-ture,­hobo­was­right­at­his­side.­­he­didn’tleave­snapper­for­three­years,­not­even­onthe­day­that­I­went­into­the­barn­and­foundsnapper­ dead.­ hobo­ stood­ over­ him,guarding­him.­­I­had­to­lock­him­up,­so­thatsnapper­could­be­taken­out­and­buried.­­hobo­grieved­for­a­few­days­and­then

started­sticking­close­by­me­and­the­otherhorses,­and­he­slowly­started­adjusting.­hethinks­it’s­his­duty­to­guard­the­horses,­al-though­he­was­never­trained­to­do­this.­I­ don’t­ believe­ snapper­ would­ have

lived­as­long­as­he­did­without­hobo.­I’vetaken­in­strays­and­even­starving­horses;I’ve­ taken­ in­ dogs­ for­my­ children,­ butnever­one­for­a­horse.I­won’t­let­another­horse­in­snapper’s

stall;­that’s­his­shrine.­we’ll­always­lovehim­and­the­new­life­we’ve­enjoyed­be-cause­of­him.­

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driving

MTCCDrivingEventBy Kate Bushman; photos by Kevin

Smith

the­Middle­tennessee­carriage­club(Mtcc)­held­their­5th­annual­schoolingdriving­combined­ test­on­saturday­May18,­2019­at­ the­lazy­ao­farm­in­shel-byville,­tennessee.­amy­neary­traveledfrom­her­base­in­strawberry­Plains,­ten-nessee­to­judge­dressage­tests­and­to­pro-vide­one-on-one­lessons­after­lunch­withdrivers.­for­once­on­a­weekend,­there­wassunny­weather­ for­ an­ equestrian­ event!Kate­said,­“the­weather­was­a­tad­warmconsidering­we’ve­been­cooler­than­nor-mal­ for­ so­ long,­ but­ there­ was­ a­ greatbreeze­and­a­nice­mix­of­sun­and­clouds­tokeep­us­from­totally­cooking!”this­year­Mtcc­ran­a­combined­test

–­which­ consists­ of­ a­ dressage­ test­ andcones­ test.­ there­ were­ horse­ and­ ponyturnouts­entered­in­both­the­training­leveland­Preliminary­level.­the­best­Prelimi-nary­level­score­was­achieved­by­brendarachor­and­her­pony­bunny.­she­took­firstin­Preliminary­single­Pony­and­was­Pre-liminary­champion.­­Kate­bushman­driv-

ing­Jewel­was­Preliminary­reserve­cham-pion.­­the­ best­ training­ level­ score­ was

achieved­by­suzanne­fuller­driving­bliss,owned­by­Kate­bushman.­­suzanne­tookfirst­ in­ training­ single­ horse­ and­ wastraining­champion.­­claire­root­drivingcanton’s­ by­ Design­ was­ second­ andtraining­reserve­champion.­­early­bur-kett­and­easter­were­third.­­Jane­hoffmanand­Gator­were­a­close­fourth.­­rebeccaJones­driving­obi­took­home­first­in­train-ing­single­Pony.­­after­ lunch­a­ few­drivers­adventured

out­ on­ the­ beautiful­ trails­ and­ mowedpaths­at­lazy­ao.­­five­drivers­took­ad-vantage­of­getting­some­excellent­individ-ual­coaching­from­Judge­amy­neary.­­Kudos!­ Mtcc­ greatly­ appreciates

being­hosted­by­ron­and­ardeth­obenaufat­their­lazy­ao­farm­in­shelbyville,­ten-nessee.­Mtcc­also­sends­a­big­thanks­to­the

volunteers­who­helped­scribe­(Jane­Muir),judge­cones­(Janice­Meszoely),­work­thedressage­in-gate­(tina­Melton),­help­meas-ure­ cones­ and­ reset­marker­ balls­ (alanhoffman­and­ruth­Massey),­and­setup­andteardown­ everything,­ do­ safety­ checks,and­answer­a­100­questions­(ardeth­obe-nauf).­Keep­up­with­driving­events­in­middle

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It’s Polo

Time!summer­means­school’s­out,­travel,­va-

cations,­ and,­ for­ the­ horse­ crowd,­ fast-paced­polo­games.

West Tennessee

In­ the­Memphis­ area,­Memphis­ Poloclub­plays­ regularly­at­ the­erb­farm­at2650­stinson­road,­rossville,­tennessee.two­generations­and­multiple­siblings­ofthe­erb­family­compose­many­of­the­posi-tions­on­the­Memphis­Polo­teams,­whetherat­practice­or­in­tournaments.Memphis­Polo­club­Manager­alfredo

Guerreño­ is­ a­ 3-goal­ player,­ originallyfrom­argentina.­ the­ other­ professionalplayer­on­the­team­is­José­terrones,­a­2-goal­player­from­Mexico.Polo­ began­ in­ the­ Memphis­ area­ in

1954­when­it­was­once­played­at­the­Mem-phis­hunt­and­Polo­club.­with­urbaniza-tion,­ the­ club­ moved­ to­ Germantown,tenn.­ to­ lee­taylor’s­wildwood­ farm.During­this­era,­the­Memphis­Polo­clubhosted­the­u.s.­open­of­Polo!­with­ the­ development­ of­ hwy­ 385,

which­ impinged­on­ the­polo­ fields­nearGermantown­ road­ and­ winchester,­ in2003­the­club­moved­to­the­new­200-acrelocation­ at­ the­ erb­ farm­ in­ rossville,where­they­worked­with­experts­to­createone­of­the­country’s­best­polo­fields.opportunities­abound­on­the­weekends

to­watch­live­polo­while­relaxing­under­thecabana.­admission­is­free­and­the­matchesare­open­to­the­public.­there­are­also­op-portunities­to­learn­to­play­polo­with­les-sons­on­your­own­horse,­or­lessons­on­aclub­ polo­ horse.­ Just­ contact­ alfredoGuerreño­at­901-651-4944­to­schedule­alesson.find­more­information­about­Memphis

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Middle Tennessee

In­franklin,­tenn.­at­historic­harlins-dale­ farm,­ members­ of­ franklin­ Poloacademy­ play­arena­ Polo­ in­ the­ tscarena­on­the­farm.­the­first­match­is­sat-urday­June­1,­2019­with­usa­vs.­Mexico.tickets­are­$10­and­vIP­cabanas­are­$200per­match.on­saturday­July­13,­ the­polo­match

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Cowboys & Cowgirls

By Gary Cox; photos by Gary & Carol

Cox

for­the­second­year­in­a­row,­the­Dixieoutlaws,­an­exca­(extreme­cowboy­as-sociation)­ club,­ brought­ their­Memphisshowdown­ to­ the­show­Place­arena­ inMemphis,­tenn.­on­May­4-5,­2019.­the­ weekend’s­ theme­ was­ cinco­ de

Mayo,­thus­the­courses­were­set­up­with­aMexican­theme.­on­saturday,­if­you­wereto­look­at­the­indoor­course­from­the­air,­itspelled­MexIco.­the­courses­were­dif-ferent­for­saturday­and­sunday.­In­one­partof­the­course,­the­horse­had­to­travel­be-tween­two­taco­shells­and,­on­sunday­atthe­finals,­the­horse­had­to­travel­throughthe­taco­shells­sideways!­on­friday­May­3,­ the­Dixie­outlaws

hosted­a­clinic­with­head­judge­lee­hart.hart­ has­ won­ multiple­ championships,dating­back­to­1997,­including­exca­Proand­ futurity­ world­ champion,­ wrcatop­hand,­and­bronc­rider­world­cham-pion.­riders­in­the­clinic­were­instructedon­all­aspects­of­extreme­cowboy­racing,and­it­was­a­perfect­opportunity­to­learnthe­ “ins”­ and­ “outs”­ of­ the­ sport­ fromsomeone­ who­ knows­ it­ well.­ hart­ de-signed­all­the­courses­at­this­event,­and­isalso­one­of­the­judges.­­the­courses­were­quite­complicated,­so

judges­ would­ walk­ the­ participantsthrough­the­course­before­the­race­startedto­explain­what­each­one­should­do­and­thesequence­in­which­to­do­it.­cheryl­ Moore­ described­ what­ the

judges­look­for­at­an­exca­event:“In­ an­ extreme­ cowboy­association

race,­a­judge­is­looking­for­an­equine­thatis­attentive,­ears­forward,­engaged­in­thecompetition,­and­responds­to­the­rider’scues.­the­ rider’s­cues­should­be­subtle.the­equine­should­make­a­smooth­transi-tion­to­an­obstacle­and­navigate­the­obsta-cle­without­losing­momentum,­finishingthe­obstacle­stronger­than­starting­it.“the­rider­should­have­loose­reins­and

the­ obstacles­ should­ be­ completed,demonstrating­confidence­and­ trust,­notforce.­It­is­also­a­race,­so­the­equine­andrider­team­should­take­every­advantage­tosave­time­on­the­course­by­effective­use­ofspeed,­taking­legal­shortcuts­on­the­course,and­attacking­obstacles­while­in­control.“the­objective­is­to­quickly­conquer­the

obstacles,­while­making­something­that­ischallenging­ to­ others,­ look­ easy.­ speedwith­control­are­the­keys­to­success.”In­talking­with­many­of­the­participants,

I­asked­them­what­they­wanted­to­accom-plish.­one­described­it­as­trying­to­exer-cise­control­of­the­horse­while­making­itlook­ easy­ and­ keeping­ it­ consistentthroughout­the­race.­­even­though­the­racewas­timed,­I­was­told­it­was­more­impor-

tant­ to­perform­at­ all­ the­obstacles­ cor-rectly­than­try­to­reach­the­finish­line­in­ashort­time.­there­were­all­ages­at­this­event,­and

categories­ for­young­and­old,­beginnersand­pros,­so­everyone­could­fit­in­some-where.­­Interestingly,­one­participant,­whois­74­years­old,­said­he­started­riding­in­hisearly­50s,­so­it’s­never­too­late­to­learn.one­participant­said­this­was­her­first­timefor­such­an­event,­while­others­have­beenat­it­for­a­while.­­several­participants­werefrom­australia!­I­asked­one­of­the­young­participants,

who­has­been­doing­ this­ for­ five­years,how­ she­ controlled­her­horse­ so­well.­ Ilearned­that­it­is­important­that­the­riderand­horse­have­a­good­relationship;­how-ever,­ it­ is­ also­ important­ that­ the­ horseknows­that­the­rider­is­boss.­you­want­tomake­it­look­easy­to­travel­the­course­withlittle­or­no­struggle­with­the­horse,­so­com-munication­between­the­rider­and­horse­isvery­important.­one­rider­said­that­she­can­signal­her

horse­to­stop­simply­by­how­she­sits­backin­the­saddle.­she­and­her­horse­have­thattight­relationship­in­which­they­understandeach­other­to­the­extent­that­they­can­do­allthe­tasks­required­in­these­courses.­­­I­learned­that­while­attempting­to­stop­a

horse,­these­riders­say­it­is­important­therider­is­leaned­back­in­their­saddle,­and­thehorse­should­stop­with­its­back­legs.­a­stopin­which­the­rider­is­leaning­forward­andthe­ horse­ is­ using­ its­ front­ legs­ is­ thewrong­way,­and­points­are­deducted.­holding­the­reins­lightly­is­important­to

the­judges.­­riders­had­a­variety­of­reins,from­short­to­long,­and­their­hold­was­ei-ther­ two­handed­or­one­handed­–­all­byrider­preference.­the­judge­was­just­look-ing­for­the­loose­reins­in­judging­each­par-ticipant.­any­breed­of­horse­was­welcome­at­this

event,­ as­ the­ challenge­ is­ making­ itthrough­all­the­obstacles­correctly­and­inthe­least­amount­of­time.­­at­a­sanctionedexca­event,­the­obstacles­usually­simu-late­things­that­you­would­encounter­on­atrail­ride­or­daily­work­on­a­ranch.­this­was­the­first­obstacle­course­I­have

seen­that­was­so­detailed­and­complicated.the­time­and­training­that­ they­put­ intothis­ has­ to­ be­ extensive,­ and­ I­was­ im-pressed­by­how­well­all­the­riders­did­atthe­event.­­this­was­a­very­enjoyable­event.­ If­ I

had­a­horse,­this­is­what­I­would­want­todo.­I­wouldn’t­care­if­I­won­or­even­did­itall­right.­I­would­be­happy­just­to­make­itfrom­start­to­finish!­I­also­considered­whatthe­horse­may­be­thinking,­such­as­whywould­I­want­to­walk­sideways­betweentwo­tacos?­­

One competitor works her horse bridleless.

Going through the taco shells sideways in Sunday’s Finals.

Courses reflected a Cinco de Mayo theme with “margaritas” and Corona

Dixie Outlaws EXCA

Memphis Showdown

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with­nine­judges,­the­little­7/lucky­7quarter­horse­classic­offered­exhibitorsthe­opportunity­to­earn­as­many­as­ninesets­ of­ points­ at­ one­ combined­ event.Judged­by­rick­baker,­Jon­barry­and­Johnboxell,­the­little­7­took­place­on­May­3-5,­2019,­at­the­tennessee­Miller­coliseumin­Murfreesboro,­tn.­the­lucky­7­quar-ter­horse­classic­followed­on­May­8-12,featuring­two­panels­of­three­judges­each.according­to­suzanne­Mayo,­the­2019

chairman­of­ the­tqha­region­7­showcommittee,­ hosting­ nine­ full­ aqhashows­in­two­back-to-back­events­makesthe­lucky­7­more­attractive­for­exhibitorsfrom­tennessee­and­surrounding­states.­­“we­get­people­from­texas,­Indiana­and

florida,­and­for­those­trainers­to­scoot­upfor­just­a­four-day­run­is­not­very­attrac-tive­for­them,”­suzanne­explained.­“theylike­a­longer­run­and­it’s­also­easier­for­us,as­a­committee,­to­have­a­longer­run.”­the­show­committee­works­year-round

to­make­the­lucky­7­a­successful­show­formiddle­tennessee.“the­ reason­most­ of­ us­ serve­ on­ the

show­committee­ is­ that­we­want­ a­ nicehorse­ show­ in­ our­ own­backyard,”­ saidsuzanne,­ who’s­ from­ bethesda,­ tn.“Most­of­us­have­to­travel­a­minimum­offour­to­five­hours­to­get­to­a­larger­aqhashow,­ so­ we­ really­ want­ and­ need­ thiscompetition­in­our­backyard.­I­can’t­sayenough­good­things­about­all­of­the­peo-ple,­including­our­sponsors,­who­supportthis­horse­show­year­after­year.”­Participants­enjoyed­a­slew­of­parties

and­other­hospitality­events,­including­aDerby­ watch­ party­ and­ plenty­ of­ give-aways.­show­sponsor­and­exhibitor­ryancottingim­ of­ ryan­ cottingim­ showhorses­in­spring­hill,­tn,­says­the­show’sfocus­on­southern­hospitality­is­one­of­thereasons­exhibitors­come­back­year­afteryear.“the­committee­puts­a­lot­of­effort­into

fun­activities­and­events,­and­I­think­that’sappreciated­ by­ their­ exhibitors,”­ ryansaid.­“In­terms­of­hospitality,­that’s­a­bigdraw­for­that­horse­show.­the­second­bigdraw­ consists­ of­ their­ prizes­ for­ circuitawards,­ class­ winners,­ and­ all-around

awards.­ they’ve­ tried­ to­ put­ a­ goodamount­of­revenue­back­into­prizes,­and­Ithink­that’s­another­thing­that­exhibitorsreally­appreciate.”­first-time­attendee­and­exhibitor­Mike

Keller,­a­horse­trainer­from­el­reno,­oK,traveled­eleven­hours­to­attend­the­lucky7­with­one­of­his­clients.“this­is­my­first­time­in­tennessee,­and

it’s­been­good,”­Mike­said.­“as­far­as­theshow,­the­atmosphere­is­great,­the­peopleare­ very­ friendly­ and­ it’s­ a­ good­ feel.there­are­a­lot­of­new­faces­for­me­here.this­show’s­a­little­more­laid-back,­a­littlemore­hometown­and­very­welcoming.”­Mike­trains­horses­and­riders­in­a­vari-

ety­ of­ disciplines,­ including­ all-aroundevents,­reining,­and­ranch­riding.

“I­enjoy­helping­people,”­Mike­said.­“Ilike­seeing­that­lightbulb­come­on­when­arider­gets­a­little­bit­of­success.­Most­ofthem­get­a­smile­on­their­faces­and­there’sa­ sense­ of­ pride­when­ they­ accomplishsomething.­It­can­happen­in­the­show­penor­in­a­lesson.­everything­we­work­on­inlessons­ will,­ hopefully,­ transfer­ in­ theshow­pen,­and­when­you­see­that­happen,it’s­a­good­thing.”horse­trainer­todd­Grant­of­newnan,

Ga,­exhibited­several­horses­in­the­halterand­ranch­riding­classes.­“I’ve­been­to­several­lucky­7s,­and­we

really­like­it,”­todd­said.­“It’s­a­good­horseshow.­there­are­some­great­horses­here.the­competition’s­the­best­part.”the­little­7/lucky­7­classic­was­man-

aged­by­casey­Devitt­and­announced­byclark­scoggin,­with­Pat­Kress­serving­asshow­ secretary.­ Judges­ for­ the­lucky­7classic­included­sissy­anderson,­Jerry­er-ickson,­ bob­ Kail,­ Debi­ Kail,­ Jenniferthompson­and­bruce­walquist.­the­showfeatured­ trail­ courses­ designed­ by­ timKimura­and­hunter­courses­designed­byfuzzy­Mayo.­“as­ far­ as­ middle­ tennessee­ is­ con-

cerned,­the­lucky­7­is­definitely­one­of­thelargest­attended­shows­in­terms­of­entriesand­number­of­horses,”­ryan­said.­“that’sgood­for­our­business­and­our­industry,­butit­ also­ brings­ revenue­ into­ the­ area­ forlocal­businesses.­It’s­good­for­all­of­us­tohave­that­large­a­horse­show­here­in­mid-dle­tennessee.”­­

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Friday June 7 is Hat Day at the Germantown Charity Horse Show

HAYMAKER

HATS

LEGEND

TPHC Spring

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the­ tennessee­ Paint­ horse­ club(tPhc)­held­its­second­show­of­the­sea-son­at­the­tennessee­livestock­center­onthe­Mtsu­campus­in­Murfreesboro,­tenn.on­ May­ 11-12.­ Judges­ for­ the­ May­ 11show­were­Pauline­crull­(In)­and­timo-thy­Jedra­(Ky).­Judges­for­May­12­werechris­ann­strine­(oh)­and­John­tuckeyfrom­Kentucky.­the­show­offered­a­flatfee­of­$125­per­horse­per­show­that­in-cluded­unlimited­classes,­aPha­and­of-fice­fees,­and­stall­fee­for­one­horse.­youthclasses­ were­ $100­ per­ horse­ per­ show,which­also­included­the­same­amenities.tPhc­President­tracie­haskell­com-

mented:­“It­was­a­great­show.­very­nice­tosee­so­many­old­friends­return­and­wel-come­some­new­folks.­congratulations­toall­of­our­weekend­high­point­award­win-ners,­ as­well­ as­ all­ of­ the­ exhibitors­ontheir­placing!­a­huge­thank­you­to­every-one­who­stepped­up­to­help­with­whateverneeded­ to­be­done­ to­make­ this­ show­asuccess.­thanks­ to­Kenny­honaker,­ourroving­photographer.”

New 2019 TjPHC Youth Officers are:President­–­olivia­campbellvice­President­–­noah­hanrahan

secretary­–­tammbra­smithtreasurer­–­riley­summeralltn­ajPha­national­Director­–­noah

hanrahanCircuit winners at the Spring Fling:yearling­ high­ Point:­ tr­ lazy­ by

Dezign,­exhibited­by­Melissa­harris

two-year-old­high­Point:­bK­Pumedupkicks,­exhibited­by­Deanna­hodgeall­ breed­ high­ Point:­ what­ a­ hot

hand,­exhibited­by­emma­womacksPb­high­Point:­buckle­up­buttercup,

exhibited­by­barbara­truebatPhc­ Pilot­ youth­ walk/trot­ high

Point:­nobettertimetoglow,­exhibited­byMadison­tearleyouth­13­&­under­high­Point:­scenic

hot­stuff,­exhibited­by­claire­hurtyouth­walk/trot­high­Point:­what­a

hot­hand,­exhibited­by­emma­womacknovice­youth­high­ Point:­ lopin­on

bitz­of­Gold,­exhibited­by­olivia­camp-bellyouth­18­&­under­high­Point:­cardi-

nal­rule,­exhibited­by­samantha­fennellamateur­walk/trot­high­Point:­Delib-

erately­Dirty,­exhibited­by­Melissa­bach-mannovice­amateur­high­Point:­Ima­secret

Kid,­exhibited­by,­elizabeth­a­bartlowamateur­high­Point:­cool­n­candid,

exhibited­by­Jennifer­Minor­cothronopen­ high­ Point:­ cool­ n­ candid,

owned­by­Karly­furnasfind­more­information­about­the­ten-

nessee­ Paint­ horse­ club­ at:www.tnpainthorseclub.com.­ upcomingshows­are:­July­13-14­at­cleveland,­tnand­september­28-29­at­harriman,­tn.

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High School

Rodeo By Brandon Gibson

tennessee­high­school­rodeo­associ-ation­(thsra)­held­its­last­rodeo­of­theseason­ at­ ut­Martin,­Martin,­ tenn.­ onMay­4-5,­ 2019.­the­thsra­finals­ areJune­6-8­in­cookeville,­tenn.Mounted­ by­ several­ cowboys­ in­ calf

roping­ for­ more­ than­ a­ decade­ in­ ten-nessee­high­school­rodeo,­cole­walker’samerican­quarter­horse­cash­still­gets­thejob­done.­as­cole­prepares­for­his­next­ed-ucational­step­into­college,­cash­will­gowith­him­to­compete­at­this­level­as­a­skyhawk­for­the­university­of­tennessee­atMartin­rodeo­team.Jesse­Keysaer­stays­in­the­practice­pen

with­his­two­horses­skeet­and­Money,­withsteer­wrestling­being­his­best­event.­If­hecan’t­ run­ steers,­ you’ll­ find­ him­ on­ hissteer­saver­and­horse­saver.­last­year­Jessewon­the­national­high­school­rodeo­fi-nals­title­in­steer­wrestling,­and­last­Marchhe­ won­ the­ Junior­ american­ steerwrestling­ title­ at­at&t­stadium­ in­ar-lington,­texas.­he­will­be­attending­sulross­state­university­in­alpine,­texas­inthe­fall­on­a­rodeo­scholarship.Keilee­Garton’s­horse­Peponitas­chip

(Pep)­is­always­her­“go­to­horse”­for­com-peting­in­pole­bending.­although­he­waspurchased­for­a­pole­horse,­he­works­tripleduty­ as­ a­ barrel,­ pole,­ and­ breakawayhorse.­ he­ was­ originally­ trained­ as­ apickup­ horse­ and­ thrives­ in­ any­ eventKeilee­enters.­Keilee­is­going­into­her­jun-ior­year­at­Dickson­county­high­schoolwith­plans­to­attend­college,­with­interestsin­the­medical­field,­while­continuing­torodeo.Dawson­Moore­is­currently­a­Junior­at

lexington­high­school­and­rides­barebackbroncs­in­the­thsra.­­he­is­the­defendingstate­champion­and­is­currently­leading­inthe­thsra­points­ for­ this­year.­he­hasbeen­ riding­ bareback­ broncs­ for­ threeyears­and­intends­to­continue­his­rodeo­ca-reer­in­college.­he­has­the­heart­and­driveto­ride!

Results from Saturday, May 4:Douglas­Dylan­led­the­way­in­bareback

riding­with­a­score­of­64.0.caroline­ crawford,­ of­ lambert,­ tn,

was­tops­in­barrel­racing­with­a­very­fasttime­of­13.927.In­breakaway­roping,­three­top­cow-

girl­had­fast­times:­lainey­hutchison,­ofhumboldt,­ tn,­ with­ a­ time­ of­ 2.600;emma­Kate­wilder,­ of­Millington,­tn,with­a­time­of­2.670;­and­bethany­stallonswith­a­time­of­2.970.In­bull­riding,­three­cowboys­had­very

good­scores:­Dustin­Douglas­of­limestone–­ 69.0;­ robert­ o’Daniel­ of­ quebeck­ –67.0;­and­carson­beuerlein­of­Mcewen,tn­–­62.0.

cole­walker­of­sparta,­tn­led­the­wayin­calf­roping­with­a­time­of­9.810.In­Goat­tying,­ lauren­ shultz­ of­or-

linda,­tn­had­the­best­time:­8.520,­beat-ing­blaize­Deere­by­more­than­a­second:9.570.In­ Pole­ bending,­ Kyla­ Matthews­ of

athens,­tn­ and­blaize­Deere­ of­ scottshill,­tn­had­the­best­times:­20.557­and21.059,­respectively.In­ steer­wrestling,­ Jesse­ Keysaer­ of

culleoka,­tn­brought­down­his­steer­in7.800­seconds.the­best­three­teams­in­team­roping

were:­Zane­white­(heeler)­of­scotts­hill,tn­ and­ Jesse­ Keysaer­ (header)­ ofculleoka,­tn­with­a­time­of­6.400.­colewalker­ (heeler)­ of­ sparta­ and­ KylaMatthews­(header)­of­athens­roped­theircalf­ in­8.050­ seconds,­ and­tays­bryson(heeler)­ of­ crossville­ and­ webb­ lane(header)­of­byrdstown­did­the­job­in­8.480seconds.

Results from Sunday, May 5:no­cowboys­scored­in­bareback­rid-

ing,­bull­riding­or­steer­wrestling.two­top­cowgirls­led­the­way­in­barrel

racing:­ caroline­ crawford­ of­ lambert(13.954)­ and­ lauren­ shultz­ of­ orlinda(13.993).the­top­two­scores­in­breakaway­rop-

ing­ were­ posted­ by­ riley­ edwards­ ofJasper­ (2.710)­ and­ Kyla­ Matthews­ ofathens­(2.790).In­calf­roping,­cole­walker­of­sparta

had­the­top­score:­12.280.­blayne­saine­ofDetroit­(13.820)­and­lane­webb­of­byrd-stown­(13.910)­were­a­close­second­andthird.In­Goat­tying,­emma­Kate­wilder­of

Millington,­ tn­ had­ the­ fastest­ time(8.960),­followed­closely­by­abby­shultzof­orlinda­(8.940).emma­Kate­wilder­was­also­the­winner

of­ Pole­ bending,­ with­ a­ fast­ time­ of20.585,­ but­blaize­Deere­ of­scotts­hillwas­a­close­second­with­20.814­secondson­the­clock.In­ team­ roping,­ owen­ Gibson

(header)­ of­ Gadsden­ and­ tyler­ brooks(heeler)­of­south­fulton­had­ the­ fastesttime:­ 7.310.­ Jesse­ Keysaer­ (header)­ ofculleoka­ and­ Zane­ white­ (heeler)­ ofscotts­ hill­ performed­well,­ too,­ ropingtheir­calf­in­8.620­seconds.

Cole Walker of Sparta in calf roping Dawson Moore of Lexington in bareback bronc riding

Keilee Garton of Dickson in pole bending

Emma Kate Wilder of Millington in breakaway roping

Jesse Keysaer of Culleoka in steer wrestling

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what­better­way­to­celebrate­america’sindependence­ than­ with­ an­ americansport?­no,­not­baseball­–­rodeo!­It’s­the­st.Jude­Memphis­stampede­rodeo­on­July­5and­6­at­cook’s­lake­in­Memphis,­tenn.this­is­a­brand­new­IPra/ncPra­sanc-tioned­event,­brought­to­you­by­Memphisbusinessman­ wes­ cook­ in­ conjunctionwith­rocking­K­rodeo­Productions­andcircle­J&K­cattle­company.­

“It’s­really­exciting­to­bring­an­eventlike­this­to­Memphis­and­the­Mid-south,”said­Kevin­Debusk,­rodeo­spokesperson.“It’s­ even­ more­ exciting­ to­ premier­ anevent­that­benefits­the­kids­and­the­workof­st.­Jude­children’s­research­hospitalon­Independence­Day­weekend.”this­is­a­family­oriented­event­suitable

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voices­in­rodeo:­tyler­brown,­describing

all­ the­action,­with­nationally­renownedrodeo­clown­colt­hartt.­In­addition,­fanswill­ see­ the­ talents­ of­ some­ of­ the­ bestpickup­men­in­Dennis­Morris­and­tommysisk,­as­well­as­bullfighters­extraordinaireJamie­Kuhn­and­Jeremy­coan.the­rodeo­features­the­eight­most­pop-

ular­events:­bareback­and­saddle­bronc­rid-ing,­ steer­ wrestling,­ calf­ roping,­ teamroping,­cowgirl­barrel­racing,­breakawayroping,­and­bull­riding.­a­ special­ exhibition­ will­ feature­ the

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well Photography

Jackson,­Ms.­–May­3,­2019–­this­year,the­semper­fi­/­Jinx­Mccain­horseman-ship­Program,­aka­Dixie­challenge,­cele-brates­ its­ 5th­ year­ of­ helping­ woundedveterans.­the­program­is­a­confidence­andskill-building­horsemanship­program­forcombat­wounded,­critically­ill,­and­cata-strophically­ injured­ service­ members.since­its­inception­in­2011,­more­than­300service­members­and­veterans­have­sad-dled-up­and­experienced­the­satisfactionof­ developing­ their­ horsemanship­ skillsthrough­practical­application­on­workingcattle­ranches­across­the­country.this­ spring,­ the­ Mississippi­ quarter

horse­ youth­ association­ hosted­ 16wounded­veterans­from­all­over­the­coun-try­in­Jackson­Mississippi,­and­introducedthem­to­horsemanship­skills,­roping,­andsorting­over­a­4-day­period,­april­­25-28,2019.­It’s­part­of­the­semper­fi­fund­/­JinxMccain­horsemanship­program,­dubbedthe­“Dixie­challenge.”­brooks­ Derryberry,­ President­ of­ the

Mississippi­quarter­horse­association­andcoordinator­of­this­event­said,­“we­are­likea­family,­a­community­of­like-minded­peo-ple­who­believe­in­and­support­our­veter-ans.­the­Dixie­challenge­is­supported­bythe­generosity­of­many­people­in­the­Jack-

son­area.­I­believe­this­is­the­only­Jinx­Mc-cain­ horsemanship­ event­ that­ is­ com-pletely­ community­ based­ and­ run­ oncommunity­donations.­the­only­thing­thesemper­fi­fund­pays­for­at­this­clinic­istravel­to­get­the­veterans­here­and­lodging.thank­you­all­for­making­this­happen­forthe­5th­year.”the­highlight­of­the­event­was­the­com-

petition­on­the­final­day.­­this­is­where­theveterans­demonstrate­their­horsemanshipskills­by­working­a­pattern.­­next,­comes

the­roping­competition­in­which­the­veter-ans­rope­a­moving­target.­­the­final,­andthe­most­fun­according­to­the­participants,is­the­sorting­event­in­which­each­partici-pant­must­cut­and­move­cattle­from­onepen­to­another­following­a­specific­order.­considering­that­some­of­the­veterans

have­never­been­around­a­horse,­this­com-petition­is­a­testament­to­their­ability­to­ad-just­to­their­surroundings,­learn­quickly,and­persevere.­these­veterans­are­amaz-ing­ people,­ so­ dedicated,­ so­ intense,­ sowilling­to­try,­and­so­very­thankful­for­theopportunity.quote­from­a­2019­participant:“I­want­to­thank­you­for­selecting­me

for­the­Dixie­challenge­this­year.­It­trulywas­a­life­altering­event­for­me.­I­have­re-ally­been­ struggling­ for­ the­past­ coupleyears­to­keep­things­together,­both­men-tally­and­physically.­ I­had­ truly­ lost­mypurpose­ in­ life­ and­ was­ simply­ goingthrough­the­motions­from­day­to­day­with-out­any­passion­or­motivation.­this­clinicallowed­me­to­put­my­current­state­of­af-fairs­on­hold­(remove­the­cell­phone,­thestress,­the­headaches,­and­the­bad­people)and­surround­myself­with­encouragementand­ good,­ caring­ people.­ that­ simplebreak­allowed­me­enough­room­to­refocus,find­myself­again,­and­chase­a­dream.­Itfelt­like­a­fire­was­ignited­in­me­again­thatI­ thought­was­dead.­I­got­home­and­mywife­said­I­looked­the­happiest­I­have­beenfor­the­past­two­years.­this­simple­clinicallowed­me­to­immerse­myself­in­a­life-long­passion­and­realize­there­is­more­tolife­and­what­I­want­to­get­out­of­it.­again.I­want­to­thank­you,­the­semper­fi­fund,and­the­entire­Mississippi­quarter­horseassociation­for­allowing­me­start­this­jour-ney­of­healing!”find­more­information­about­the­sem-

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the­riders­and­horses­trotting­out­just­aheadof­the­runners,­into­the­woods­or­across­afield,­looking­for­the­next­ribbon­that­in-dicates­a­turn.­Many­human­participantselect­to­run/ride­for­a­specific­amount­oftime.­sometimes­one­person­is­better­onfoot­and­will­spend­the­bulk­of­his­or­her

time­running­–­or­vice­versa.­either­way,human­partners­must­make­all­mandatoryswitches­determined­for­the­race.for­ longer­ events,­ there’s­ a­mid-race

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on­a­wet­and­muddy­day­at­this­year’sIroquois­ steeplechase,­ May­ 11th­ innashville,­tenn.,­all­of­the­racers,­trainers,and­ spectators­ could­ notice­ how­ green,lush,­and­relatively­free­of­mud­the­actualracetrack­was.­while­the­infield­and­park-ing­areas­were­churned­up­by­tailgatingrevelers,­the­track­where­the­horses­gal-loped­at­full­speed­and­jumped­had­nearlyperfect­footing.­this­does­not­come­by­ac-cident.­years­of­planning­and­preparation,as­well­as­diligent­hard­work­throughoutthe­year,­keep­the­track­at­Percy­warnerPark­ready­for­its­one­day­a­year­of­sport.the­tragic­fatal­horse­injuries­this­year

at­ racetracks­ in­ the­u.s.,­ such­ as­santaanita,­california,­have­brought­to­the­fore-front­the­challenge­of­providing­and­main-taining­safe­footing­for­racing.­these­fatalinjuries­have­ taken­place­on­dirt­ tracks.none­have­happened­on­turf­tracks.­Dwight­hall,­chairman­of­the­Iroquois

steeplechase,­takes­a­hands-on­approachto­providing­one­of­the­best­steeplechasecourses­in­the­country.­the­Iroquois­main-tains­the­track,­jumps,­and­seating,­whileMetro­Parks­and­recreation­maintains­therest­ of­ the­ park.­although­ the­ race­ daycrowd­is­a­little­hard­on­the­park­flora,­acouple­of­weeks­afterwards,­hardly­any-one­would­notice­there­had­been­any­dam-

age.­no­other­horse­activities­except­theseven­races­on­Iroquois­race­day­are­al-lowed­on­ the­ track­ itself.­but­ there­ is­across­country­event­course­in­the­infieldand­dressage­arenas­outside­of­the­trackused­for­the­Middle­tennessee­Pony­clubhorse­trials.­­hall­said­that­they­have­the­race­course

footing­maintenance­down­to­a­science,and­most­of­it­is­done­by­one­person.­heuses­the­same­formula­for­turf­as­the­Mas-ters­Golf­course­in­augusta,­Georgia.­thebase­ consists­ of­ thick­ mat­ of­ bermudagrass,­which­is­over­seeded­by­championGq­perennial­rye­grass.­the­bermuda­turfgives­ the­ track­ its­ bounce­ and­ the­ ryegrass­ gives­ it­ its­ color­ and­ texture.bermuda­ grass,­ a­ perennial,­ loves­ hothumid­weather,­but­goes­dormant­in­thewinter.­rye­grass­is­a­cool-weather­grassthat­dies­back­in­early­summer.­this­com-bination­makes­ for­ a­ firm­ and­ resilientbase­with­ just­ the­right­amount­of­solidfooting­the­second­weekend­of­May­whenthe­steeplechase­takes­place.­the­track­has­an­elaborate­computer-

controlled­rain­bird­sprinkler­system­with23­different,­well-divided­zones­and­sprin-kler­ heads­ that­ have­ the­ capability­ ofspraying­water­up­to­50­ft.­some­sectionsof­the­track­drain­differently­than­others,but­the­entire­course­needs­to­have­consis-tent­footing,­so­different­zones­are­watered

at­ different­ rates.­ Moisture­ levels­ aremeasured­in­each­zone.­this­informationis­entered­into­the­computer­and­the­sys-tem­waters­at­the­rate­needed.­­septemberand­october­are­usually­the­driest­monthsin­ the­ mid-south­ and­ the­ track­ needsenough­moisture­to­germinate­seed.

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spending­time­relaxing­outdoors­in­a­beau-tiful­setting?­Make­plans­to­attend­the­firstannual­community­open­house­at­loneoaks­farm­on­June­8.­the­gates­at­10000lake­hardeman­road­will­be­open­to­allfrom­10­a.m.­to­2­p.m.­to­enjoy­a­free­fish-ing­day­at­the­main­lake.­a­fun­event­for­the­whole­family,­the

first­annual­community­open­house­atlone­ oaks­ farm­ is­ an­ opportunity­ tospend­ the­ day­ enjoying­ the­ 1,200­ acreproperty­full­of­pastures,­woodlands­andlakes.­ “bring­ your­ lawn­ chairs,­ canopytents,­fishing­poles,­bait­and­a­big­smile,”says­scott­cagle,­director­of­lone­oaksfarm.­“we­really­want­folks­to­come­andenjoy­a­fun­day­with­us.­this­is­an­amaz-ing­place!”­

operated­by­university­of­tennesseeextension,­lone­oaks­farm­is­a­workingfarm­and­4-h­youth­development­and­con-ference­center­ in­Middleton,­tennessee.the­farm­currently­hosts­4-h­camps,­fieldtrips,­and­steM­education­programs.­fu-ture­plans­ for­ the­development­of­loneoaks­farm­include­the­construction­of­a­4-h­steM­and­farm­center,­a­4-h­camp­fa-cility,­ a­ shotgun­ clay­ target­ shootingcomplex,­ a­ hospitality­ complex,­ and­ anadult­leadership­center.­barbecue­sandwiches,­chips,­drinks­and

desserts­will­be­available­for­purchase­andgames­will­be­set­up­for­kids­to­enjoy­aswell.­ tennessee­ wildlife­ resourcesagency­officers­will­be­on­site­to­answerquestions­about­fish­populations,­fishingtechniques,­ and­more.­a­ fishing­ licensewill­not­be­required­on­this­day.­­university­of­tennessee­extension­ is

excited­to­partner­with­twra,­the­Grandvalley­volunteer­fire­Department,­Mid-dleton­fire­Department,­and­the­women’sauxiliary­for­Middleton­fire­Departmentto­make­this­event­possible.­visit:­ag.tennessee.edu.

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on­ Monday­ May­ 20,­ 2019,­ ­ u.­ s.house­of­representatives­Majority­leadersteny­hoyer­(D-MD)­co-sponsored­h.r.693­(tydings­Memorial­Past­act).­rep.hoyer­joined­a­bi-partisan­coalition­of­256house­members,­which­includes­67­re-publican­and­189­Democrat­co-sponsors.­the­ bi-partisan­ coalition­ supporting

h.r.­693­includes­freedom­caucus­chair-man,­congressman­Mark­Meadows­ (r-nc)­and­rep.­Martha­roby­(r-al),­alongwith­ republican­ u.s.­ representativesfrom­arkansas,­texas,­florida,­north­car-olina,­south­carolina,­and­Georgia.under­ the­ house­ rules­ instituted­ in

January­2019,­when­h.r.­693­reaches­290co-sponsors,­it­will­automatically­have­apath­to­the­house­floor.

Update:­ as­ of­ May­ 24,­ rep.­ Kurtschrader­(D-or)­has­filed­the­motion­toplace­the­bill­on­the­consensus­calendar­fora­vote,­with­295­cosponsors.­follow­theprogress­of­this­bill­at:­https://www.con-gress.gov/bill/the­Past­act­was­also­introduced­in

the­u.s.­senate­in­March­by­u.s.­senatorsMike­crapo­(r-ID),­and­Mark­warner­(D-va),­ s.­ 1007,­ and­ is­ supported­ by­ theamerican­horse­council,­american­vet-erinary­ Medical­ association,­ americanassociation­ of­ equine­ Practitioners,united­states­equestrian­federation,­na-

tional­sheriff’s­association,­and­the­vet-erinary­medical­associations­from­all­50states.I­ asked­u.s.­rep.­David­Kustoff­ (r-

tn)­and­u.s.­senators­Marsha­blackburnand­lamar­alexander­(r-tn)­if­they­sup-port­the­bill.­here­is­their­reply:“senator­alexander­ does­ oppose­ the

Past­act.­senator­alexander­actually­in-troduced­his­own­legislation­in­the­senateto­end­the­practice­of­horse­soring,­whileprotecting­the­tennessee­walking­horsetradition,”­said­his­staffer.alexander­said,­“this­ legislation­ is­a

proposal­to­end­the­contemptible,­illegalpractice­of­horse­soring,­while­preservingthe­century-old­tennessee­walking­horsetradition.­It­would­do­that­by­improvingthe­consistency­of­inspections­and­regula-tions­and­enhancing­accountability.”blackburn­said,­“It­is­time­to­address

the­need­for­common-sense­reform­to­stopthe­abuse­of­our­beloved­walking­horsesand­to­implement­inspection­and­testingmethods­to­eliminate­these­problems­forgood.­the­creation­of­a­single­horse­In-dustry­organization­will­establish­consis-tency­and­improve­accountability­withinthe­industry.”alexander’s­bill­is­called­the­horse­Pro-

tection­amendments­act­of­2019,­s.1455.according­to­the­www.congress.gov­web-site,­It­was­“introduced­May­14,­2019.”

however,­“as­of­05/29/2019­text­has­notbeen­ received­ for­s.1455”­and­no­ sum-mary­of­the­bill­was­available­on­the­web-site.­ It­ only­ has­ three­ co-sponsors:­Ms.blackburn,­Mitch­Mcconnell­(r-Ky)­andrand­Paul­(r-Ky).­rep.­David­Kustoff­did­not­reply­to­our

inquiry.Current I nspection Procedures.

under­existing­law,­the­horse­Industry­or-ganization­ licenses­ DqPs­ (Designatedqualified­ Person)­ to­ inspect­ horses­ atshows,­sales,­etc.­while­these­persons­arenot­licensed­through­the­usDa,­the­hIomust­apply­ to­usDa­to­certify­ its­DqPProgram.­the­horse­Protection­act­(of­1970)­is

administered­by­aPhIs­(animal­and­Planthealth­ Inspection­ service)­ under­ theusDa.­aPhIs­monitors­hIo­compliancethrough­ show­ management,­ hIo,­ andDqP­reports­that­are­filed­with­the­agency.aPhIs­ veterinary­ Medical­ officers(vMo)­ also­ attend­ selected­ shows­ andsales­to­evaluate­hIos’­inspection­proce-dures­and­the­performance­of­individualDqPs.vMos­utilize­several­types­of­diagnos-

tic­technology­in­their­examinations­to­ob-tain­ objective­ and­ scientific­ data­ toidentify­ sore­ horses.­these­ include:­ (1)Prohibited­ substance­ technology;­ (2)thermography;­(3)­Digital­radiography;

and­(4)­blood­sampling.­Walking Horse Traditions.­the­ten-

nessee­walking­horse­originated­from­thecross­of­naragansett­Pacer­and­canadianPacer­horses­brought­to­Kentucky­startingin­1790.­these­horses­were­bred­as­all-pur-pose­ horses­ for­ use­ on­ plantations­ andfarms,­and­were­known­for­their­smoothgaits­and­sure-footedness.­In­the­1950s­tennessee­walking­horses

enjoyed­a­surge­of­popularity­with­exag-gerated­ front­ leg­action­at­horse­shows.this­action­was­rewarded­by­judges,­andthus­began­the­“big­lick”­movement.­sometrainers,­wishing­to­produce­similar­move-ment­in­less-talented­horses­or­in­less­time,used­practices­to­enhance­movement,­i.e.,“action­devices”­such­as­weighted­shoes,“stacks,”­and­weighted­chains­around­thepasterns,­all­of­which­were­allowed.­asthese­methods­produced­horses­that­wonin­the­show­ring,­and­as­ever-higher­andmore­dramatic­action­was­rewarded­by­thejudges,­some­trainers­turned­to­less­savorymethods­to­produce­high­action­in­a­hurry,i.e.,­various­methods­of­soring.­by­the­1960s­the­practice­of­soring­be-

came­widespread.­ so­ the­ “tradition”­ ofstacks,­chains,­and­soring­is­a­fairly­short-term­tradition­in­the­larger­context­of­ten-nessee­walking­horse­tradition.on­May­23,­2019,­the­american­horse

council­(ahc)­called­on­all­members­tocontact­ their­ representative­ and­ urgehim/her­to­co-sponsor­the­Past­act­to­fi-nally­end­the­practice­of­soring.

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the­Mid-South Horse Review Calendar of Events lists­horse­shows­and­other­equine­events.­we­at-tempt­to­keep­listings­current;­however,­we­cannot­guarantee­the­completeness­or­accuracy­of­any­item.

Please­contact­the­individuals­listed­for­additional­information­and­to­verify­dates.­to­submit­your­event,­call(901) 867-1755 or­e-mail­the­information­to:­midsouthhorsereview@yahoo.com or­­editor@midsouth-

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AGRICENTER SHOWPLACE ARENAJUN. 21-23:­Ibra­super­showJUL. 26-28:­wtqha­showAUG. 2-4:­lucky­Dog­barrel­race

GERMANTOWN CHARITY ARENAJUN. 4-8Germantown­charity­horse­showJUN. 15-16:­sbec­clinicJUN. 28-29:­exel­schooling­show

MARSHALL CO FAIRGROUNDSJUN 9:­bull­ridingJUN 21:­friday­night­lights­barrel­raceJUN 22-23:­ulric­equestrian­showJUN 29:­Ingrams­Mills­saddle­clubJUL. 4-7:­wild­wagon­weekendJUL. 6:­outlaw­barrel­raceJUL. 13:­Ingrams­Mill­saddle­clubJUL. 26:­friday­night­lights­barrel­race

MISSISSIPPI HORSE PARKJUN. 20:­summer­barrel­seriesJUN. 28-30:­horse­Poor­barrel­raceJUL. 18:­summer­barrel­series

ROANE STATE EXPO CENTERMAY 30-JUN. 1:­region.­4-h­horse­showJUN. 13-16:­tqha­Dogwood­classicJUL. 6-7:­east­tn­cutting­horse­assn.JUL. 13:­nbhaJUL. 27-28:­tn­stock­horse­assn.

TENNESSEE MILLER COLISEUM MAY 30-JUN. 1:­4-h­regional­horse­showJUN. 14-16:­tenn.­Poa­southeast­regionalJUN. 21-23:­whoa­JamboreeJUL. 5-7:­us­team­roping­championship

TRI-STATE EXHIBITION CENTERJUN. 7-8:­saddlebred­eventJUN. 11-15:­tri­state­charity­­horse­show­JUN. 22-23:­ranch­horse­buckle­seriesJUN. 29:­usef/wDaa­westen­DressageJUN. 30:­Gaited,­western,­usDf­DressageJUL. 8-11:­Mid-south­Pony­club­campJUL. 13-14:­tn­Paint­horse­showJUL. 20:­Paint­&­Pinto­horse­showJUL. 27:­summer­sizzlin’­Dressage­show

TUNICA ARENA & EXPO CNTRMAY 31-JUN. 2:­lucky­Dog­barrel­raceJUL. 6-7:­Mid-south­quarter­horse­showJUL. 10-20:­Palomino­world­show

UT MARTIN AG PAVILLION JUN. 7-8:­4-h­horse­showJUN. 22-23:­wtqha­homecoming­circuitJUL. 13-14:­wtqha/Ibra­barrel­race

WILLIAMSON CO AG EXPO PARKJUN. 12-16:­whoa­service­horse­school

INTERCOLLEGIATE RODEO ASSN.JUN. 3-15:­casper,­wy.­casper­events­center.college­national­finals­rodeo

TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL RODEOJUN. 6-8:­cookeville,­tn.­hs­rodeo­finals

LITTLE BRITCHES RODEOJUN. 1:­brandon,­Ms.­#23JUN. 8:­searcy,­ar.­calbraJUN. 8:­brandon,­Ms.­MslbrJUN. 8:­columbia,­tn.­tri-star­lbrJUL. 2-7:­Guthrie,­oK.­lazy­e­arena.­nationallittle­britches­finals­rodeo

4-H/USPCFIRST SUNDAY:­Millington,­tn.­west

union­cumberland­ Presbyterian­church,3099­west­union.­woodstock­cuba­Ghostriders.­3­pm.­lydia­holland­901-282-9709JUN. 11:­huntsville,­al.­river­Pine­farm.huntsville­Pony­club­Jumper­night.­4:30­-9­pm.­Info:­huntsvilleponyclub@gmail.comJUL 9:­huntsville,­al.­river­Pine­farm.huntsville­Pony­club­Jumper­night.­Info:www.huntsvilleponyclub.org;­ huntsville-ponyclub@gmail.comJUN. 18-23:­ lexington,­ Ky.­ Ky.­ horsePark.­usPc­Midsouth­region­Mega­rally.Info:­Peppy­butler­(615)­812-3728JUL. 24-28:­tryon,­nc.­tryon­Internationalequestrian­center.­usPc­national­cham-pionships­east

CLINICS / CLASSESJUN. 13-15:­Knoxville,­tn.­brehm­animalscience­arena,­utIa­campus.­horse­han-dling­&­colt­starting.­Info:­uthorse.comJUL. 19-21:­flora,­Ms.­winterview­farm,140­spring­rd.­claudia­roland­clinic.­Info:Patti­wright-shoemaker­601-260-5494AUG. 3:­ Pulaski,­ tn.­ reynolds­ wayfarms.­learn­ to­ride­sidesaddle.­Myrnacampbell:­mcrystaldaniel@gmail.com

COWBOY CHURCHMONDAY:­circle­cross­church.­7­p.m.stan­Mccall­­901-881-1908;­901-848-4959­MONDAY:­­bells,­tn.­bible­study­7­pmMarty­ overton’s,­ 4051­ cherryville­ rd.Marty­731-225-0237­or­clint­731-983-0511TUESDAY:­richland,­Ms.­1631­clearyrd.­his­brand­cowboy­church.­7­pmInfo:­601-543-6023;dccowboychurch@yahoo.comTUESDAY:­wynne,­ar.­cr­381.­threetrees­cowboy­church.­supper­6:30­pm;services­7­pm.­Info:­Jimmy­870-261-2505SUNDAY:­sarah,­Ms.­548­bryant­lane.bryant­lane­cowboy­church.­10:30­am.woody­Key,­lead­elder,­662-519-1784SUNDAY:­ wynne,­ ar.­ cr­ 381.­ threetrees­cowboy­church.­fellowship­9:30­am.worship­10­am.­Jimmy:­­870-261-2505

HORSE & TACK SALESJUN. 1:­thaxton,­Ms.­11347­hwy.­6.­horse&­tack­sale.­662-840-2427­/662-790-3699JUN. 20-22:­ lexington,­ Ky.­ Kentuckyhorse­Park.­extreme­Mustang­MakeoverInfo:­extrememustangmakeover.comJUL. 6:­thaxton,­Ms.­11347­hwy.­6.­horse&­tack­sale.­662-840-2427­/662-790-3699

SPECIAL EVENTSJUN. 8:­hickory­valley,­tn.­lone­oaksfarm,­10000­lake­hardeman­road.­firstannual­community­open­house.­10­am­-2­ pm.­ Info:­ scott­ cagle­ 731-361-9011;mcagle8@utk.eduJUN. 9-12:­washington,­Dc.­washingtonMariott­ Georgetown.­ american­ horsecouncil­meeting.­www.horsecouncil.orgJUN. 11:­ spring­ hill,­ tn.­ Middle­ tnagresearch­center.­fruits­of­ the­back-yard­ field­Day.­ Info:­Kevin­thompson931-486-2129;­middle.tennessee.edu

JUN. 20-22:­ lexington,­ Ky.­ Kentuckyhorse­Park.­extreme­Mustang­Makeover.­www.extrememustangmakeover.comJUN. 25:­Knoxville,­tn.­ut­Gardens­&brehm­an.­sci.­bldg.­Green­Industry­fieldDay.­­Info:­­tiny.utk.edu/greenindustryJUN. 30:­ ooltewah,­ tn.­ hidden­ hillsfarm.­ 5900­ edgemon­ rd.­ PatriotGymkhana­ Games­ &­ costume­ show.Info:­tara­hills­423-488-3993JUL. 4-7:­holly­springs,­Ms.­Marshallco.­fairgrounds.­wild­wagon­weekend.Info:­brad­hart­(901)­487-9405JUL. 12-14:­lexington,­Ky.­Ky.­horsePark.­breyerfest.­www.breyerhorses.com

APPALOOSA SHOWSJUN.25-JUL.6:­ fort­ worth,­ tx.­ willrogers­equestrian­center.­world­champi-onship­appaloosa­youth­show­

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CUTTING HORSE EVENTSJUN. 8-9:­forest,­Ms.­scott­county­forestcoliseum.­central­Ms­chaJUN 14-16:­ batesville,­Ms.­arena­one.Mid-south­chaJUN. 22:­ batesville,­ Ms.­ arena­ one.northeast­Ms­cha

JUL. 5-7:­ Jackson,­ Ms.­ Kirk­ fordiceequine­center.­southern­July­4th­laeJUL. 6-7:­ harriman,­ tn.­ expo­ center.etchaJUL. 13-14:­forest,­Ms.­scott­county­for-est­coliseum.­central­Ms­chaJUL. 20:­ batesville,­ Ms.­ arena­ one.northeast­Ms­chaJUL. 26-28:­batesville,­Ms.­arena­one.Mid-south­cha

DRESSAGEJUN. 8-9:­franklin,­tn.­brownland­farm.tennessean­Dressagse­shows.­Info:­word-press.tndressage.comJUN. 15:­ Murfreesboro,­ tn.­ robersonequestrian­ facility.­ Greystone­ Dressageschooling­show.­Info:­Kim­carpenter­931-452-9225;­www.greystonedressage.comJUN. 22-23:­ hernando,­ Ms.­ Mid-southDressage­academy.­summer­solstice­show.Info:­www.midsouthdressageacademy.orgJUN. 29:­cleveland,­tn.­tri­state­exhibi-tion­center.­wDaa­western­DressageJUN. 30:­cleveland,­tn.­tri­state­exhibi-tion­center.­nwha­Gaited,­western­&­tra-ditional­Dressage­showJUN. 30:­hernando,­Ms.­Mid-south­Dres-sage­academy.­MDa­schooling­show.­Info:­www.midsouthdressageacademy.orgJUL. 6:­ ­ franklin,­ tn.­ old­ hillsboroManor.­ctDa­schooling­show.­Info:­word-press.tndressage.comJUL. 6:­ lynnville,­ tn.­ circle­ G­ Guestranch.­ Dressage­ schooling­ show.­ Info:www.circlegranchevent.comJUL. 13-14:­lynnville,­tn.­circle­G­Guestranch.­ usef/usDf­ Dressage­ show.www.circlegranchevent.comJUL. 19-21:­wayne,­Il.­lamplight­eques-trian­center.­national­Dressage­Pony­cup.Info:­www.dressageponycup.comJUL. 27:­cleveland,­tn.­tri­state­exhibi-tion­cntr.­summer­sizzlin'­Dressage­showJUL. 27-28:­lynnville,­tn.­circle­G­Guestranch.­ western­ Dressage­ show.­ Info:www.circlegranchevent.com

DRIVINGJUN. 4-8:­Germantown,­tn.­Germantowncharity­horse­show.­Info:­gchs.org

EVENTINGJUN. 8-9:­new­Market,­tn.­river­GlenJune­h.t

GAITED HORSE SHOWS JUN. 1:­Pikeville,­tn.­bledsoe­co.­fairGrounds.­east­tn.­sshbea­showJUN. 1:­shelbyville,­tn.­Pleasant­valleyfarms.­Pwhat­fun­showJUN. 12-16:­franklin,­tn.­williamson­co.ag­ expo­ Park.­ whoa­ service­ horseschool.­Info:­J.D.­harber­615-775-1334JUN. 15:­ cookeville,­ tn.­ hyder-burkPavilion.­whoa­versatility­ show.­ Info:615-494-8822­JUN. 22:­shelbyville,­tn.­701­halls­Millrd.­sshbea­halls­Mill­Memorial­horseshow.­Info:­Mandy­Motes­(615)­617-2656

JUN. 29:­ shelbyville,­ tn.­ hagewoodarena.­sshbea­Performance­&­lite­shodhorse­show.­Info:­931-684-7496JUL. 27:­ shelbyville,­ tn.­ hagewoodarena.­sshbea­Performance­&­lite­shodhorse­show.­Info:­931-684-7496

HUNTER/JUMPERMAY 29-JUN. 2:­franklin,­tn.­brownlandfarm.­nashville­classicMAY 31-JUN. 1:­flora,­Ms.­winterviewfarm,­140­spring­rd.­schools­out­show.Patti­wright-shoemaker­601-260-5494JUN. 4-8:­Germantown,­tn.­Germantowncharity­horse­show.­Info:­gchs.orgJUN. 8-9:­bristol,­tn.­fox­hollow­farm.ethJa­showJun.­ 15-16:­ talbot,­ tn.­ walnut­ Grovefarm.­ethJa­showJUN. 21-23:­ thompson's­ station,­ tn.Jaeckle­ centre­ summer­ hunter/Jumpershow.­Info:­www.jaecklecentre.com­JUN. 22-23:­Knoxville,­tn.­sonny­brookefarm.­ethJa­showJUN. 26-30:­ franklin,­ tn.­ brownlandfarm.­brownland­farm­summerJUN. 28:­franklin,­tn.­brownland­farm.$1,000­ rotating­ Pair­ relay,­ benefittingfreedom­reigns­ranch.­ Info:­www.free-domreignsranch.comJUN. 28-29:­ Germantown,­ tn.­ Gchsarena.­experience­equestrian­league­kickoff­show.­Info:­exelshows.comJUL. 3-7:­franklin,­tn.­brownland­farm.Mid-south­classic.­Info:­www.brownland-farm.comJUL. 6:­olive­branch,­Ms.­oak­view­sta-bles­show.­Info:­oakviewstables.netJUL. 27:­olive­branch,­Ms.­oak­view­sta-bles­show.­Info:­oakviewstables.net

PAINT/PINTOJUL. 13-14:­cleveland,­tn.­tri-state­ex-hibition­center.­tn­Paint­horse­club­show.Info:­https://tphconline11.homestead.comJUL. 20:­cleveland,­tn.­tri-state­exhibi-tion­ center.­vol.­ state­ Pinto­org.­ show.Info:­carmen­lay­615-796-1572JUL. 27:­ brandon,­ Ms.­ rankin­ countyMultipurpose­Pavilion.­MPhc­show.­Info:www.missphc.com

PASO FINO / PERUVIAN PASOSJUN. 4-8:­Germantown,­tn.­Germantowncharity­horse­show.­Info:­www.tvpfha.com

PONY OF THE AMERICASJUN. 14-16:­Murfreesboro,­tn.­Miller­col-iseum.­Poa­southeast­regional­show

POLOJUN. 1:­franklin,­tn.­harlinsdale­arena.franklin­Polo,­usa­vs.­Mexico.­Info:­615-800-2268.­www.franklinpolo.comJUN. 8:­rossville,­tn.­2650­stinson­rd.Memphis­Polo­tournamentJUN. 15:­rossville,­tn.­2650­stinson­rd.Memphis­Polo­tournamentJUN. 22:­rossville,­tn.­­Memphis­PoloJUL. 13:­franklin,­tn.­harlinsdale­arena.franklin­Polo,­usa­vs.­south­africaJUL. 13-14:­rossville,­tn.­2650­stinsonrd.­Memphis­Polo­tournamentJUL. 27-28:­rossville,­tn.­2650­stinsonrd.­Memphis­Polo­­

QUARTER HORSE SHOWS JUN. 1-2:­Jackson,­Ms.­Miss.­fairgrounds.Mqha­summer­shows.­601-562-3631JUN. 13-16:­harriman,­tn.­roane­state

expo­ center.­ tqha­ Dogwood­ classic.Info:­Patrick­Kayser­615-962-3655JUN. 22-23:­ Martin,­ tn.­ ut­ Martin.wtqha­homecoming­circuit.­Info:­Den-nis­&­trena­Moffett­731-549-0697JUL. 6-7:­ tunica,­ Ms.­ expo­ center.Msqha­liberty­circuit.­Info:­www.mid-southquarterhorse.comJUL. 12-14:­ Martin,­ tn.­ ut­ Martin.wtqha/Ibra­ barrel­ race.­ Info:www.wtqha.orgJUL. 26-28:­Memphis,­tn.­ show­ Placearena.­ wtqha­ summer­ circuit.­ Info:Dennis­ &­ trena­ Moffett­ 731-549-0697.www.wtqha.org

RACING/STEEPLECHASINGJUN. 8:­elmont,­ny.­belmont­Park.­bel-mont­stakes.­Info:­www.belmontstakes.com

RANCH HORSEJUN. 22-23:­cleveland,­tn.­tri­state­ex-hibition­center.­ranch­horse­buckle­series

REININGJUN. 1:­Jackson,­Ms.­Miss.­fairgrounds.Msqha­ summer­ show.­ nrha.­ Info:anna­Mcraney­601-335-1135­

RODEOS & BULL RIDINGJUN. 1:­barton,­Ms.­robert­rainey­arena,928­quinn­rd.­barton­rodeo.­Info:­662-252-4634­JUN. 14-15:­ Gallatin,­ tn.­ triple­ creekPark,­hwy­31.­1333.­sumner­county­anti-Drug­coalition­IPra­rodeo.­865-556-9154JUN. 15:­ lawrenceburg,­ tn.­ city­ oflawrence­rotary­Park.­lawrence­co.­sher-iff's­reserve­rodeo.­Info:­931-242-0329­JUN. 16:­shelbyville,­tn.­clearview­horsefarm.­star­youth­rodeo.­Info:­ross­615-934-8253JUN. 21-22:­clarksville,­tn.­clarksvillespeedway.­Montgomery­co.­fair­rodeoJUL. 5-6:­ Memphis,­ tn.­ cook’s­ lake,4249­n­watkins.­1st­annual­st.­Jude­Mem-phis­stampede.­Info:­800-639-9002JUL. 12-13:­ Dickson,­ tn.­ Dickson­ co.fairgrounds.­ lone­ star­ championshiprodeo­stampede­Days.­Info:­270-269-6000JUL. 12-13:­ columbia,­ tn.­ Maury­ co.fairgrounds.­ Maury­ co.­ sheriff's­ Dept.IPra­rodeo.­Info:­800-639-9002JUL. 19-20:­ Maynardville,­ tn.­ unioncounty­rodeo.­Info:­865-933-8588JUL. 20:­new­albany,­Ms.­union­countyfair­rodeo.­Info:­662-252-4634JUL. 26-27:­ springfield,­ tn.­ robertsonco.­ fairgrounds.­ Guptons­ ram­ toughIPra­rodeo.­Info:­800-639-9002JUL. 27:­ holly­ springs,­ Ms.­ Knottybolden­Memorial­arena.­ Knotty­ boldenMemorial­rodeo.­Info:­662-252-4634

ROPINGTUESDAY:­Moscow,­tn.­team­ropingpractice,­sonny­Gould­arena,­1985­Poolerd.­6-9­p.m.­$25­Info:­901-491-1678.www.Gouldropinhorses.comTUESDAY:­ humboldt,­ tn.­ Goodricharena.­calf­roping,­breakaway,­Gymnas-tics.­5:30-8­p.m.­Info:­731-426-2530

SADDLE CLUB SHOWSJUN. 8, 22; JUL 13, 27:­brighton,­tn.­tip-ton­co.­expo­center.­Dacus­riding­clubshow.­Info:­bobbi­forrest­731-432-4571JUN. 15, 29:­ hernando,­ Ms.­ hernandosaddle­club.­3544­robertson­Gin­rd.­Info:901-831-3753

JUN. 15:­ Gleason,­ tn.­ Gleason­ saddleclub­fun­showJUN. 29, JUL. 27:­oakfield,­tn.­Purghbourne­equestrian­center.­oakfield­saddleclub.­Info:­731-217-9640FRIDAYS.­ hernando,­Ms.­ sunset­ hillssaddle­ club,­ 3544­ robertson­ Gin­ rd.7:30pm.­Jun-auG­3.­Info:­901-833-4000FRIDAYS.­Millington,­tn.­1711­wood-stock­cuba­rd.­woodstock­cuba­saddleclub.­Info:­901-412-0327

STOCK / WORKING COW HORSEJUL. 27-28:­Murfreesboro,­tn.­livestock

center.­Mtsu­stock­horse­team­clinic­andshow.­www.mtsustockhorse.org

TRAIL RIDES / TRAIL CHALLENGEJUN. 8-9:­Jamestown,­tn.­east­fork­sta-bles.­sizzlin’­summer­trail/obstacle­chal-lenge.­Info:­Darlene­blair­(352)­397-7141JUL. 4-7:­belvidere,­tn.­circle­e­Guestranch.­ July­ 4th­ trail­ ride.­ Info:­ cir-cleeguestranch.com

DEADLINE­­DeaDlIne for­July­issue:­June­22,­5­p.m.­

PARTING SHOTSMore­from­the­­Iroquois­steeplechase

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Markhan on his way to winning the George Sloan & John Sloan Sr. Sport of

Kings Maiden Hurdle (5th race). (Nancy Brannon photo)

Iroquois winner Scorpiancer on his way to the post. (Nancy Brannon photo)

The three contingents in the Mason Houghland Timber Race head for home.

(Nancy Brannon photo)

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