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Columns: 6 Horse Bites

30 Tack Talk - Lew Pewterbaugh

50 Cowboy Corner - Jim Hubbard

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Rodeo Issue 2016FROM THE EDITORS DESK

Well, its bulls and bloodIts dust and mudIts the roar of a Sunday crowdIts the white in his knucklesThe gold in the buckleHell win the next go roundIts boots and chapsIts cowboy hatsIts spurs and latigoIts the ropes and the reinsAnd the joy and the painAnd they call the thing rodeo-Garth Brooks

Many activities can lay claim to the term, All American, however, none can say it as legitimately as rodeo. It has its roots in the land, the very dirt mixed with manure of a corral. Without parallel, rodeo is arguably the most honest and

down to earth competitive activity of all major sports. At its most basic level, it comes from the nations craving for meat, and the skills of the cowboys who raise cattle. The far West Texas town of Pecos rightfully owns the crown as the birthplace of the sport, where 20 years after the end of the Civil War, the town claims A friendly competition sprung up, and on July 4, 1883, Pecos became home to the Worlds First Rodeo. Braggin rights were on the line to find out just who was the best cowhand in the West. However, some will argue the first rodeo took place in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1872 while others in Colorado dispute both claims. No matter, there is no doubt about the Texas roots of the sport when a bunch of cowboys with pent up energy and time on their hands, began having contests among themselves using the skills they needed each day on the job. So rodeo was born on the back of a bronc bucking down the towns street, and the world of sport hasnt been the same since. In our home state of Texas, January-March is rodeo season. But rodeos large and small dot mountain towns and prairie arenas across the nation throughout the year. This issue of Horseback is our salute to the sport of rodeo. The PRCA sanctioned 624 rodeos in 2015 the highest total in a decade with record prize money of $46,349,782. Attendance at PRCA rodeos exceeded 5 million in 2015, an increase of 30 percent since 2011, and 35 million Americans were rodeo fans in 2015 on TV, and eight million watched the Wrangler NFR on CBS Sports Net. In case you wondered, the PRCA is proud to show statistics, and in this most manly of sports, 51 percent of rodeo fans are female, affectionately called by aficionados, buckle bunnies. And rodeo is not a poor mans sport. A full 51 percent of rodeo fans report $50,000 or more in annual household income. And even higher education has recognized a sport that was once the summer pastime of small towns across America. Athletic departments across the nation now offer rodeo scholarships. It may sound funny to say with a western drawl, but we cant resist Rodeo, youve come a long way, baby!

By Steven Long

Staff

Lifestyle & Real Estate:40 Tax Law - John Alan Cohen

40 Real Estate Section

32 Obese Horses Lose Weight on - Dr. Juliet Getty

They Call the Thing Rodeo!

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJim Hubbard, Steven Long, Vicki Long, Roni Norquist, Linda Parelli,

Lew Pewterbaugh, Cathy Strobel, Cory Johnson, Margaret Pirtle, Jaime Jackson

On the Cover: Rodeo...What a thrill!

Cover Story:8 RODEO FEATURES

8 World of Rodeo - Margaret Pirtle14 How 4 Rodeo Stars Remain on Top - Jane Meggitt26 Special Rodeo Riders - Cathy Strobel32 Rodeo Cook-Off: Team USA - Roni Nordquist

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Wellington, Fla - On Friday, Jan. 22, the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games benefit, Rockin Rio, at Louisburg Farm in Wellington, Flori-da. With more than 600 guests in atten-dance, Rockin Rio featured honorary chairs Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springs-teen. The celebratory evening included award presentations, an elegant dinner, a surprise performance by Springsteen and a lively auction, which helped raise more than $1.5 million dollars for the USET Foundation. Rockin Rio captured all of the elements of an amazing evening. The tent was transformed into a festive Brazilian wonderland by designer Reed

McIlvaine (Renny and Reed) and in-cluded an exquisite dinner by Ken Rose catering. USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Jenkins and Commit-tee Chairmen Kimberly Boyer, Gloria Callen, Margaret H. Duprey, Elizabeth Johnson, Elizabeth B. Juliano, Jacque-line B. Mars, Robin Parsky, Rebecca Reno, Jeannie Tisbo and Akiko Yamaza-ki all helped organize the highly success-ful event. Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil kicked off the festivities, wel-coming the American delegation to his country this summer for the upcoming 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. USET Foundation Treasurer Philip Richter then welcomed honorary chairmen Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen, who recognized the guests for their dedication to the sport and the Olympic movement, as the USET Foundation prepares for the 2016 Olympic Games. Patti and I have been involved with the horse world for 20 plus years since Jess started riding when she was 5 years old, Springsteen said. Needless to say retirement is nowhere in sight for me. I literally play for horse feed night after night. Springsteen continued, Patti and my life has been deeply enriched by our involvement in the riding world. Ive

gotten to watch my daughter grow up into a young woman of character and excellence. Ive gotten to watch a lot of you grow up with her. Ive gotten to watch the best in the world compete year after year, and I know what that takes. Were here tonight to honor your focus, your hard work and your dedica-

tion. I know its not always an easy life, and we want to show you that we are 100 percent behind you. Later in the evening, the awards ceremony began with 16-year-old Lucy Deslauriers of New York, New York, being named the recipient of this years Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy, which is presented to a young rider in one of the Olympic disciplines who exemplifies both sportsmanship and horsemanship. In 2015, Deslauriers had a breakout year by definition: she won the Individual Gold and Team Silver at the Adequan/FEI North American Ju-nior and Young Rider Championships, Individual and Team Gold at the Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and Individual Gold at the USEF U25 National Champion-ships. The next award was presented to Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Penn-sylvania - the recipient of the Whitney Stone Cup. The award is presented an-nually to an active competitor who dis-plays consistent excellence in interna-tional competition and high standards of sportsmanlike conduct while serving as an ambassador for the United States and equestrian sport. Five-time Olym-pian Phillip Dutton was the pathfinder for the U.S. Eventing team and led them to victory at the 2015 Pan American Games, where an Olympic qualification was at stake. The final award, the Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award, was presented to Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. - Created in recognition of Duchossois leadership, generosity and outstanding character. The award is pre-sented annually to a USET Foundation Trustee who exemplifies exceptional leadership, philanthropy and character. For over 30 years Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. has lent his wisdom, passion and phi-lanthropy to the United States Eques-trian Team and the USET Foundation. He is the Chairman of the Board of the Foundation and, over his 30 years as a Trustee, he has served as Vice Presi-dent, Chairman of the Development and Nominating Committees, and been an important member and advisor on the Investment and Finance Commit-

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143,000 tamales purchased 116,000 pounds of potatoes

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45,000 funnel cakes purchased

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SALT GRASS TRAIL

Just as the violence of the Civil War was ending, our great Texas cattle indus-try was just beginning. With the taste of beef becoming a favorite in the North, Texans began devel-oping their longhorn herds. Each winter the Longhorns were driven to the Texas Gulf Coast to graze on the rich coastal salt grass.

An area, extending about 15 miles inland from the gulf, (approximately Orange to Browns-ville), grew a hardy wild grass that stayed tall, bunchy and green all year. For reasons unknown at the time the cattle that fed on the salt grass grew fatter and healthier than other cattle,

Today, we know that it was the result of the high mineral content in the grass that benefited the cattle. The trail to this rich pasture land became known as the Salt Grass Trail and pro-duced some of the best beef in the Lone Star State.


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RIDING THE PARADE

Thousands of dusty and tired trail riders end their week long cross state rides with the largest rodeo parade in the United States. For approximately two hours, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeos Go Texan Parade winds through the streets of downtown Houston among towering buildings show-

casing trail riders, local bands and visiting dignitaries.

While the parade signals the end of the trail rides for another year and announces the beginning of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the Pa-rade planning begins seven months in advance of the big day. From order-ing equipment, working with the city and state on logistics, and assigning roles to the 460-person parade committee, this two hour event is a work in progress until the very last rider dismounts and the sound of bands are just memories.

By 6 a.m. on the big day, all volunteers are in place. From checking in parade participants to helping corral thousands of high school band students into the correct marching space, nothing is more important than the time line that has to

accommodate both television coverage and police and fire department safety demands. At precisely 10:01 a.m. the parade begins with the official cars leading the grand marshal, who is usually on horseback or in a carriage. When all is over, committee members start the clean-

up process and turn all the next three weeks festivities over to the largest livestock show and rodeo in the world.

RODEO HOUSTONHELPING TEXAS YOUTH

The number one mission of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is helping Texas students get a college educa-tion. More than 2,000 students are currently attend-ing the college of their choice on the Rodeos tab. With an annual pledge of nearly $26 million, the rodeo has placed $400 million in scholarships since its beginning in 1932.Thanks to generations of Houstonians, show volunteers, donors, buyers and sponsors, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is

one of the top scholarship programs in the nation, and our contributions to our junior market exhibitors and grant recipients have impacted countless youth over the years, said Jack Lyons, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo chairman of the board. The Shows total educational commitment is a milestone we all take great pride in.The Shows 2016 educational commitment of $25,858,260 is comprised of the following

Scholarships $12,981,000 Junior Show Exhibitors/Calf Scramble Participants $7,463,250 Educational Program Grants $4,888,610 Graduate Assistantships $525,400 Total $25,858,260

New educational program grant recipients for 2016 include the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans; ESCAPE Family Resource Center; Girl Scouts of San Jacinto; Miracle Farm; Neighborhood Centers; SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship; Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation; To Educate All Children TEACH; and Writers in the Schools. For more information about the scholarships and educational programs supported by the Show, visit rodeohouston.com/AboutUs/EducationalSupport. www.horsebackmagazine.com Special Rodeo Issue 2016 2 HORSEBACK MAGAZINE 9


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Its the most pres-tigious rodeo in the world, and only the top

15 contestants in each category get to compete in Las Vegas at the Wrangler National Finals. The 2015 contest took place Decem-ber 3-12, and is the champion-ship end of season event for both the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Womens Professional Rodeo Association. Anyone who makes it to these finals is a bona fide rodeo star. It was a year of great highs and lows for Steven Peebles. The 26 year old from Redmond, Oregon, won the world champi-onship for bareback riding at the WNF, but five months before hed been near death. A broken rib a relatively minor injury by rodeo standards tore an artery and blood nearly filled his chest cav-ity and lungs. In the nick of time, his traveling partner Brian Bain realized Peebles was critically ill and got him to a hospital. Pee-bles said he really didnt feel 100

percent well until the champion-ship. That was the first time since July that I could ride a bareback horse without hurting, he said. That doesnt mean he dwells on his injuries far from it. You cant think about getting injured, he said, comparing it to

driving and constantly worrying about getting into a wreck. What you put in your head might happen, he said. You train your brain to think only of the job. His injuries have affected him, however. I feel like Ive been ro-deoing for 20 years, and its only been eight, he said. During those seconds atop a bucking horse, a rider uses every muscle from his foot to his neck at the same time, and needs a lot of stamina, according to Peebles. He exercises reli-

giously in his off time, but when rodeoing, finding a gym is tough. Peebles does a lot of cardio work, and also rides his bike, runs and includes lots of stretching. Since his injury, his workouts also in-clude certain therapeutic exercis-es recommended by his doctors.

Peebles finds himself on the road almost exclusively during Febru-ary and March, as well as the

period from June to September. Because he lives in Oregon, most of the spring rodeos are within an eight hour drive, so he only has to travel on weekends. During the off-season, Peebles likes to take his roping horse to jackpots. When asked about any myths or misconceptions about rodeo hed like to dispel, Peebles said hes met people on airplanes and other venues who didnt know much about rodeo. When they asked what he did for a liv-ing and he replied, Rodeoing,

How Four RODEO STARS

RemainOn Top

By Jane Meggitt

Steven Peebles



theyd want to know what he did for a real job during the week. Its like [they think] someone volunteers to perform at the cir-cus, he said. In 2016, Peebles goal is winning the gold at the cham-pionships again. That would be my dream come true. It would be awesome. I want to prove I can do it again.

Tim OConnell may be a first-rate bareback rider, but he confesses he doesnt ride broke

horses very well. That doesnt matter the 24 year old from Zwingle, Iowa, finished the year in fourth place in WNR earnings in 2015. He explains his lack of standard riding horse skills on the fact that his dad was a pick-up man, and his older brother got to do most of the riding, when Tim was small as a boy. My dad would say, Youre too small,

youll get hurt, recalls OConnell. A bucking horse is another story. The feel is so different, he said. OConnell grew up watch-ing his dad go to rodeos all over the country. When Tim accom-panied him, it was the bull rid-ing that attracted the youngster. While OConnell started out competing in bull riding in high school, during his senior year he met B.J. Scott with the PRCA. He had a left-handed rig, and I wanted to try it, said OConnell. In that first time out for OConnell and the horse he ended up

getting stomped on beneath a fence, with the animal penning him underneath it. That horse was East Coast Otis, who became a top bucking horse in the sport. OConnell kept at it, and pursued bareback riding in high school rodeo and then in college. This

year, while attending Missouri Valley College, he was also a champion at the College National Finals Rodeo. While he works out con-stantly at home, thats not the situation while on the road. Instead, when hes rodeoing, he exercises by running and doing careful stretching. Theres not a lot of time when youre rodeoing, he said. Youre either driving or trying to sleep. When I get a day off, I try to hit the gym. While he plans to stay in the game as long as possible, OConnell said he doesnt want to go past his time. I want to go on my own terms, he said. His college major was public relations, and the well-spoken, humorous young man seems a natural for that field. Hed like to eventually do Public Rela-tions for rodeo, noting the huge changes in the sport, especially for the younger generation. Before that happens, his goal is winning the world title.

Steven Peebles, PRCA photo by Eva Scofield

Tim OConnell



It was the first time at that particular rodeo for bareback rider Tanner Aus, 25, but his perfor-

mances helped him earn sixth place in the world standings for 2015. Aus hails from Granite Falls, Minnesota and comes from a rodeo family. Hes been in the game since the age of 9. The last time someone from the North Star State qualified for the WNF was back in 1999. Actually riding bucking horses takes up just a fraction of his time. Much of his time is spent traveling, conducting busi-ness and keeping fit. Its a lot of hard work and spending a lot of hours in the gym, he said, noting that top ro-deo performers require physical fitness and mental toughness. You push yourself to be bet-ter than you were. Youre always trying to beat your former self, according to Aus. For all the fierce competi-tion and sacrifice, Aus said guys making the finals are down to

earth and willing to help each other. No one gets to that level without some cooperation, he said. Thats the mentality you help each other out.

Its always an up and down situation with a rodeo stars physical well-being. In the grand scheme of things, Ive been pretty lucky, said Aus. Hes suffered a couple of concus-sions, the most serious injuries in his career to this point. Youve got to live with what you do to your head, he admitted. Aus also had knee surgery and groin repair. He doesnt know anyone competing on the circuit that hasnt had surgery. Because of constant trav-eling, he doesnt spend much time at home. On the winter cir-cuit, weather is always a gamble

on the road. If we can stay down South, we will, Aus said. His 2016 goals include winning at Rapid City, a goal hes had for some time. I take I-90 across

South Dakota, passing all those towns along there. Id like to win at (the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo) Mitchell, and all along the

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In showmanship classes con-testants show their skills of handling the horses from the ground. Their ability to control their horses while presenting them to the judge is a tes-timony to their skills as horsemen. Equitation classes are scored on the ability of the riders to sit correctly and use their horsemanship skills to control their horses in an arena with other horses and riders. Often, the riders are separated into western or English classes that require different equipment and a slightly different way of holding the reins and control-ling their horses. This month, if you are lucky enough to be in Houston, you will be able to see these special riders per-form at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held at the NRG Arena. On Friday, February 19th, hundreds of volunteers will be gathering with their horses for 200 special needs cowboys and cowgirls who have been invited to show off their equestrian skills. For at least a year, the HSLR Special Childrens Committee has

been raising funds and making plans for this wonderful event. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make this happen. There is a safety committee to insure a fun time for everyone, volunteers to make sure the traffic patterns are smooth and insure that contestants are in place at the proper time, questions are answered and ev-eryone gets any additional help that might be needed. The start of the show on Fri-day afternoon will feature opening ceremonies complete with the Na-tional Anthem which is often sung by a contestant. Once the classes get underway, the judge will finalize the placings in each class. A coveted belt buckle is raucously awarded to each winner while trophies and rib-bons are also presented to every con-testant. Families swell with pride as they watch their special riders and joy abounds. To everyones delight, the Special Childrens Committee always goes above and beyond the call of duty. A photographer takes pictures of each contestant, rodeo clowns have

been known to entertain the masses and everyone is fed meals and snacks. You can just feel the love in the air as you look around at the families, volunteers and coaches. As the show ends with closing ceremonies on Sunday afternoon, the committees generosity is extended to the groups who support the riders. Recognition with cash awards is given to the clubs who stand out with their spirit, or-ganization and volunteerism. At the end of it all, everyone goes home with a heart full of joy, gratitude and wonderful memories. The show will run through Sunday, February 21. Admittance and parking are free to spectators.

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camp, get supplies, etc. I have ridden parts of it. Of course, here in Texas, the Hill Country State Natural Area is one of the best equine destinations. 5500 acres of land with several miles of trails, and camp grounds let you ride for days without re-peating trails. Its part of the State Park system, so there are rules about riding there, but they are pretty straight forward. I know there are private ranches that of-fer trail riding for a fee. Some, like Sister Creek Ranch, near Boerne, have some re-ally nice amenities. A lot of my Facebook friends ride there often, and some even board their horses there. It is a beautiful place. Check them out if you are in the South Central Texas area. Although I have never ridden there, I understand there is some good riding at San Angelo. You can ride the Concho River for several miles. I used to have a customer that told me it was a really good ride, along the river with easy footing, and lots of places to hit a long trot or lope. There are very few of the Texas parks that allow horseback riding, but check out the ones that do on line. If you know some-one with a big ranch that will let you ride, that can be the best. You only have to be

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tees. Following dinner, the auction-eer took control of the microphone and revved up the crowd to begin the live auction, which raised money for the U.S. Equestrian Team. Auction items in-cluded a four-piece equine collection by artist Sharon Lynn Campbell, tickets to the International Tennis Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony and Champi-onships with a stay at the Relais & Cha-teaux Castle Hill and the painting Preci-sion by Andre Pater, donated by Misdee and James Miller. The Duchossois fam-ily, Steve Wilson, Jeannie and Tom Tis-bo donated a once in a lifetime trip for four to the Kentucky Derby, and Sharon Lynn Campbell also donated a custom oil portrait. A generous bidder claimed the prime summer week at Thistle House in the Vvillage of Edgartown at Marthas Vineyard donated by Mr. and Mrs. Wil-liam H. Weeks, and guests also had the opportunity to bid on an amazing trip to California on a private jet with a stay at Montage Resort in Laguna Beach as well as an 11.63 carat yellow sapphire put in a setting of their choice, donated by Moti Ferder and Lugano Diamonds. The benefit really started to rock when the final item was introduced as donated by Scialfa and Springsteen. What started as a signed guitar by The Boss quickly escalated to 10 VIP tickets with sound check and backstage meet and greet passes to one of Springsteen and the E Street Bands River Tour concerts. To encourage the bidders, Springsteen took to the stage and brought the guests to their feet with one of his iconic per-

formances. The hotly contested item eventually sold to two lucky bidders for $300,000 each. Rockin Rio proved to be wildly successful for the USET Foundation, thanks to the generosity of the guests and auction donors, and their goal to help fund the United States Equestrian Team riders as they prepare to compete at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lameness: Muscle Issues Often Over-looked

Wellington Equine Sports Medicine: Muscle - The Overlooked

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Wellington, FL - Wellington Equine Sports Medicines veterinarians Anne Moretta V.M.D. M.S., Suzan Oakley D.V.M., Dipl. ABVP (Equine), Certi-fied Member ISELP, and renowned re-habilitation professional Sheila Schils, Ph.D. M.S. agree that muscular issues that cause performance challenges in the equine athlete are often overlooked. Horses have proportionally greater muscle mass than humans, with muscle tissue comprising up to 60 percent of their bodyweight, so it stands to reason that muscle problems can have a pro-found impact on performance quality. If a rider has muscle aches and pain after a busy day of schooling fol-lowing a period of time of riding inac-tivity, our equine partners must certainly have similar discomfort. Muscle pain,


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exercise intolerance, muscle atrophy, weakness or stiffness can be signs of muscle problems. The diagnosis of muscle disorders can be elusive, causing frustration for the owner and challenges for the veterinarian. Since muscle injury can accompany and/or mimic skeletal problems, tendon or liga-ment injury, or even neurological disease, diagnosis can be complicated. The best way to prevent muscle problems is to main-tain your sport horses in regular, individually tailored con-ditioning programs designed and updated by Drs. Moretta, Oakley and Schils at Wellington Equine Sports Medicine. These programs will help avoid working your equine partners beyond their level of conditioning which can create more long-term lameness issues. Consistent feeding programs can be implemented based on each horses level of fitness and en-ergy requirements to avoid metabolic problems such as myo-sitis and tying-up. It is very important to evaluate the horses overall muscle development, said Dr. Oakley. Identifying areas of muscle atrophy can help with the diagnosis of musculoskel-etal problems. Compensation for pain in one area can result in muscle spasm, local pain, and muscle atrophy in other areas. Primary muscle disorders include acute or chronic muscle injuries, Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (tying up), Hy-perkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) in Quarter horses, Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM) and other glycogen disorders. Systemic disease such as Equine Proto-zoal Myelitis (EPM) and Cushings disease can cause muscle atrophy as well. Shivers is another disorder affecting muscles that may have a neurologic origin. Assessment of suspected muscle problems should begin with a complete professional performance evaluation. Some of the parameters that we check for are any changes in behavior, acute or chronic lameness complaints, changes in body condition, any comments by the rider or trainer regard-ing under saddle performance or training difficulties. Dr. Moretta said. The complete physical and lameness examina-tion can include, diagnostic imaging as well as blood work or muscle biopsies for metabolic or genetic disorders (Insulin Resistance, EPSM, HYPP or Myositis) as underlying sources of pain. I find acupuncture and electro-acupuncture are very useful in relieving muscle spasm, reducing muscle inflamma-tion, and controlling pain related to muscle dysfunction. I also use equine spinal manipulation to aid in restoring normal nerve function to atrophied muscle groups, reduce muscle spasm, and help restore normal bio-mechanical movement. Muscle spasms and atrophy are very common in the neck and back. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a useful therapeutic option to improve muscle function. Dr. Schils states that Due to the ability of FES to replicate sym-metrical muscle function, the technology can be used to im-prove the balance of the horse. Once the horse is in an ideal balance, injuries are less common and performance is much more consistent. In addition, with the use of FES, muscle spasms, as well as muscle atrophy will be reduced making the horse more comfortable. Contact the professionals at Wellington Equine Sports Medicine for a performance evaluation if you have concerns about muscular issues. They can help get your horse on the right track with an accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment program, and individual follow up with rehabilita-tion therapy. Rehabilitation is a critical step which is often ignored with our professional equine. WESM wants to keep your equine athlete performing at its best.


Researchers from the University of Melbourne, Aus-tralia, and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition in the United Kingdom examined[i] how much weight obese ponies and horses lost when fed all the hay they wanted (ad-libitum). They also looked at weight loss when forage was restricted.

Twelve obese animals were used in this study: 4 Stan-dardbreds, 4 mixed-breed ponies, and 4 Andalusian-cross horses. For the first 20 weeks, they were all fed hay, ad-libitum. During the next 12 weeks, their hay in-take was restricted to 1.25% of body weight.

RESULTS: Obese Standardbred horses lost significant amounts of weight over 20 weeks when fed ad-libitum hay. Their average Henneke Body Condition Score (BCS) im-proved from 7.2 to 5.3. The pony and Andalusian groups also lost weight, though not as dramatical-

OBESE HORSES

Lose Weight on Free-choice Hay

Research Reflection by Dr. Juliet M. Getty

ly: average BCS decreased from 8.0 to 7.0. During the next phase when hay was restricted, all groups lost even more weight.

IMPLICATIONS FORYOUR HORSES: The results of this study re-veal that overweight hors-es and ponies, even breeds known for difficulty with insulin resistance, lose weight when allowed to eat hay ad-libitum (available all day and all night). How-ever, it is likely that these animals would have expe-rienced even more weight loss had several factors been addressed:

The study lasted only 20 weeks. There was weight loss, but more time is needed, especially for ponies and insulin resis-tant horse breeds.

The hay had not been analyzed for its sugar and starch content. Had it been confirmed that these horses were con-suming hay with ESC + Starch levels less than 10%, the results would likely have been even more favorable.

There was no dietary supplementation to al-leviate inflammation. Body fat releases inflam-matory cytokines which


promote more fat stor-age. Obese horses bene-fit from dietary addition of omega 3s and antioxi-dants.

The horses were housed and fed individually. The stress of confinement and isolation creates a hormonal response that promotes fat storage.

During the second phase of the study, where hay was restricted to only 1.25% of body weight, there was greater weight loss. This is to be expected, but at great cost. Forage restriction damages the horses abil-ity to maintain a normal weight and subjects him to oxidative stress, causing harm to many tissues and metabolic processes. The researchers do not have a sequel to this study. If they had, they may have found that the animals who en-

dured forage restriction be-came more severely insulin resistant, as well as devel-oped leptin resistance.[ii]

Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. is an in-dependent equine nutritionist with a wide U.S. and interna-tional following. Her research-based approach optimizes equine health by aligning physi-ology and instincts with correct feeding and nutrition practices.

Dr. Gettys comprehensive re-source book, Feed Your Horse Like a Horse, is available at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com -- buy it there and have it inscribed by the author, or get it at Amazon (www.Ama-zon.com) or other online retail bookstores. The seven separate volumes in Dr. Gettys topic-centered Spotlight on Equine Nutrition series are available with special package pricing at her website, and also at Ama-zon in print and Kindle ver-

sions. Dr. Gettys books make ideal gifts for equestrians.

Find a world of useful infor-mation for the horseperson at www.GettyEquineNutrition.com: Sign up for Dr. Gettys informative, free e-newsletter, Forage for Thought; browse her library of reference articles; search her nutrition forum; and purchase recordings of her educational teleseminars. Reach Dr. Getty directly at [email protected]. She is available for pri-vate consultations and speak-ing engagements.[i] Study: Potter, S.J., Bamford, N.J., Har-ris, P.A., and Bailey. S.R., 2013. Com-parison of weight loss, with or without dietary restriction and exercise, in Stan-dardbreds, Andalusians and mixed breed ponies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Sci-ence, 33(5), Abstract, 339.

[ii] Please read two articles in Dr. Juliet Gettys Library, located at www.gettye-quinenutrition.com:1) Restricting Forage is Incredibly Stress-ful Choose a different method to help your horse lose weight 2) Can the Damaged Insulin Resistant Horse be Fixed?

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In any IRS audit of horse activities, one issue will be the extent to which the taxpayer has advertised horses for sale. Ad-vertising is considered to be an effective type of promotion to at-tract customers, and if you do not advertise or otherwise promote the sale of your horses, the IRS will argue that you are not engaged in a business because you dont care about selling your product. This is true whether your field involves race horses, show horses, or stud services. There are so many modes of advertising that it can be a daunt-ing consideration. Advertising is more ubiquitous and intrusive

than ever be-fore, especially on the internet. Many believe that in order to capture atten-tion, ads need to provide useful content that will generate discussion. For advertising to be effec-tive, the ads should be colorful, in-teresting and need to be repeated over time. Magazines usually will provide a discounted rate for a se-ries of ads. Again, getting back to the IRS audit issue, it is important to keep copies not only of the print ads, but also backup invoices is-sued by the magazines, for sub-

stantiation purposes. The IRS might scrutinize particular ads and argue that they dont adequately connect to the horse activity itself, and that the costs should be disallowed. For example, sometimes ads can be a simple announcement or so-called vanity ad, and this may be subject to scrutiny by the

The Importance of Advertising from

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IRS. In the IRS Audit Technique Guide, revenue agents are advised as follows regarding section 183 audits: The examiner needs to re-view the actual copy of any ad-vertising in instances where the taxpayer has deducted such ex-penditures. Many taxpayers will buy advertising space for vanity ads. These spaces are frequently purchased to place photographs of their children and the childrens horses. The ads wish the children Best of luck prior to upcoming show competitions. The examiner should use professional judgment to determine whether the adver-tisements truly represent promo-tion of the taxpayers horse activ-ity. Advertising is also impor-tant as a way of protecting existing customer good will. Expenditures of this type are designed to main-tain good relations between your horse activity and those who are already familiar with your busi-ness. Goodwill advertising can (855) 695-1000

extend to things such as sponsor-ship of horse events, advertising in horse show programs, or having promotional give-away items, such as hats with your name or business logo. People who are audited by the IRS must realize that revenue agents often are not familiar with the horse industry and the dif-ficulties people face, and the Au-dit Technique Guide encourages agents to be skeptical towards the horse industry, particularly if the taxpayer has a history of losses. Advertising is one of numerous other elements that will help sup-

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