Arizona
NCC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL DAISY MOUNTAIN PHOTO CONTEST
Winning Photos to be included in 2013 Calendar
This year's theme is "Of, On and Around Daisy Mountain," with the contest open to all levels of photographers, from amateurs to professionals, from youths to adults. Entry deadline is August 1, 2012.
Winners will be chosen from three age groups, from 18-years and older, 13 to 17 years old, and those 18 and older. Winning photographs will be included in a 2013 full-color keepsake calender to be distributed in November, 2012. Three winners, one from each age group, will be awarded gift certificates of $50.00 or more.
The contest is sponsored by North Country Conservancy (NCC), a local 501(c)3 non-profit working to protect and preserve Daisy Mountain.
Photos may be of the mountain, it's flora, fauna, hiking trails, or of cityscapes including views of the mountain. This year's contest will accept photos in color or in black and white. Photos must be taken in 2012 and original (taken by the person entering). See the entry form and rules.
Daisy Mountain is located directly east of Anthem, Arizona, on I-17 and is adjacent to New River, Anthem, Desert Hills, Cave Creek and Phoenix. The six square miles of pristine desert and mountain is currently in an Arizona State Land Trust and is slated to be sold unless it is converted into an open space to preserve wildlife, desert plants, and to provide the community with outdoor recreational opportunities.
More information and entry forms are available at www.daisymountain.org/photo-contest. Information regarding calendar sponsorship and reserving a calendar is available by contacting Rich@DaisyMountain.org.
May 9, 2012, 11:06
Horse Health
Some Horses Won’t Sweat this Summer. Signs to Watch For.
Horses that don’t sweat – a condition called equine anhidrosis – run a serious health risk, as well as loss of performance. Managing the symptoms is difficult for owners and trainers but now there’s an effective, natural alternative that can prevent and treat anhidrosis or non-sweating: an electrolyte-balancing patch marketed under the trade name “Equiwinner”.
A horse showing any of the following signs could be at greater risk of becoming a non-sweater this summer and steps should be taken to improve the horse’s health now.
- Dull or dry coat.
- Itchy coat and/or too sensitive to touch. (Most horses should enjoy being groomed. The “thin skinned” horse should be evaluated for other symptoms.)
- Inefficient sweating. (After a good workout, a horse should be damp from sweat over the whole length of the body including the lower leg.)
- Poor drinker. (Horses should naturally crave water, without needing salt or water additives to encourage drinking.)
- Dehydrated. (The skin pinch test is the easiest way to check hydration. As the horse becomes dehydrated the skin looses elasticity.)
- Mucous membrane surface of the mouth is tacky or dry. (Tacky or dry can indicate dehydration. The gums should be a healthy pink color and slippery to the touch.)
- Slow recovery rate from work/exercise, lethargy, labored breathing.
- Overweight. (Can you see or feel the ribs? Excess weight is linked to many health issues.)
These risk factors are not specific to anhidrosis but are indicators of less than ideal overall health.
May 9, 2012, 11:04
National
Common Equine Skin Conditions: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention - REGISTER NOW!
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May 9, 2012, 10:49
Reining
New NRHA Million Dollar Sire – Smart Spook: A Horse with Two Brilliant Careers
Rosanne Sternberg’s Smart Spook first demonstrated his winning ways in 2004 taking the championship at a small futurity in Jackson, Ohio. In a field of nine, now NRHA Four Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida showed the stallion and launched his internationally acclaimed show career. The son of NRHA Five Million Dollar Sire Smart Chic Olena later excelled at passing on his brilliance to his offspring. Now at the age of 11, Smart Spook joins his sire in the annals of NRHA History, unofficially becoming the sport’s 23rd Million Dollar Sire. His unofficial offspring earnings are now $1,082,300.
Smart Spook (owned and bred by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Rosanne Sternberg) is NRHA’s highest money earning stallion with $403,150 in lifetime earnings. Not only did Flarida ride the stallion to his first win, but he also piloted him to championships at the 2004 NRHA Open Futurity, 2005 NRHA Open Derby and 2005 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in the Junior Reining. In 2007, now NRHA Million Dollar Rider Rudi Kronsteiner and Smart Spook claimed their first of three unprecedented FEI World Reining Masters sweeps, earning both the open and restricted divisions (2007, 2008 and 2009). The duo followed up the next year with a second-place finish at the inaugural NRHA Open World Championship Shootout. The gifted stallion is out of Sugarplum Spook, a daughter of NRHA Million Dollar Sire Grays Starlight.
May 8, 2012, 16:37
Reining
Rancho Oso Rio Becomes NRHA’s Fifth Million Dollar Owner
To date, only four owners in National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) history have earned the distinction of NRHA Million Dollar Owner: Lance Griffin, Tim McQuay, Arcese Quarter Horses USA and Rosanne Sternberg. Unofficially, Rancho Oso Rio, LLC wrote its name on the elite list at the 2012 National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) when its reining horses helped ascend the one-million-dollar owner summit. Rancho Oso Rio, owned by Pat and Jim Warren, is now the Association’s fifth Million Dollar Owner.
At the NRBC, Rancho Oso Rio’s entries won nearly $94,000 raising its unofficial NRHA lifetime owner earnings to $1,076,700. The ranch’s NRBC earners include:
- Tinker With Guns: Bred by Rancho Oso Rio, NRHA LTE $297,200 (including unofficial NRBC earnings), ridden by Andrea Fappani to the 2012 NRBC Open reserve championship, 2011 NRHA Open Derby championship, 2012 NRHA Open World Championship Shootout championship and third place in the level 4 open division at the 2011 NRBC; and ridden by Randy Paul to fourth place in the level 4 open division at the 2009 NRHA Futurity.
May 8, 2012, 16:35
Horse Health
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico
From the American Horse Council – On May 1st, USDA confirmed the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) infection in two horses in Otero County, New Mexico. This was the first confirmation of VSV in the U.S. since the June 2010 outbreak in Cochise County, Arizona.
USDA and the New Mexico Livestock Board have initiated an epidemiological investigation, and the farm is currently under quarantine. Three other unaffected horses located on the index premises have been isolated from the positive animals. There are no known traceouts at this time.
VSV is a notifiable disease and USDA reported its findings to the World Animal Health Organization (OIE). In response, Canada has revised its entry requirements for U.S. livestock and livestock products:
May 8, 2012, 16:32
Reining
NRHA European Affiliate Championship – Entry Deadline is June 15
The 2012 NRHA European Affiliate Championship (EAC) is approaching fast. The high-class event is scheduled for July 4 – 7, 2012 at the beautiful facility of H & D Schulz in Wiener Neustadt (Austria). Deadline for entries is June 15.
The first NRHA European Affiliate Championship took place in Egna / Bolzano (Italy) in 2002. Back then, NRHA Executive Director Dan Wall commented on the goal of the event, “It (creating the EAC) is an important step towards a worldwide reining community. Also, the European Affiliate Championship should lead to more awareness of Reining and more NRHA-approved shows in Europe.” There were 62 entries in the first show with the Open Champion being Stefano Massignan aboard Mega Powered and the Non Pro Champion being Claudio Risso aboard RS Jac Flash Leo. Entry numbers increased over the years with an all-time high of 231 entries in 2009.
May 8, 2012, 15:59
Horse Health
Supporting Horses through Allergy Season
Many horses may exhibit an allergic response when exposed to allergens like mold, spores, insect bites and certain pasture grasses. There is a correlation between the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fats that your horse consumes and his ability to respond to an allergen. Omega-3 fatty acids can help during allergic reactions. Omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, can exacerbate the inflammatory response. Platinum Performance® Equine is rich in omega-3s, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help support a healthy coat as well as a healthy horse.
Platinum Skin & Allergy is a potent allergy support formula that may be helpful in horses with seasonal allergies. This formula works by helping to maintain a healthy immune system and providing ingredients like:
• Quercetin to help maintain normal histamine levels
• Thymus Extract to support immune response to allergens
• Algal DHA to support normal, healthy skin
COMMON SIGNS OF EQUINE ALLERGIES
• Hives
• Itchy Skin
• Teary Eyes
• Coughing
May 7, 2012, 16:05
Who's Who!
IN MEMORIAM: COUNT DIETER VON LANDSBERG-VELEN (GER)
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| Count Dieter von Landsberg-Velen (17 December 1926 – 15 April 2012) © Jacques Toffi |
FEI Honorary Vice President and Honorary President of the German Equestrian Federation Count Dieter von Landsberg-Velen has passed away at the age of 86.
Count Maximilian Dietrich von Landsberg-Velen was born on 17 December 1926 at Wocklum castle in North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany. He took over his parents’ agricultural and forestry business when he was still at university. At the age of 23, he was elected Chairman of the Balve riding club which was the start of his illustrious career in equestrian sport.
In 1968, he united the various sports and breeding organisations which had emerged after World War II into a single German Equestrian Federation, which he chaired for almost three decades until 1997. From 1973, he served as Chairman of the German Olympic Committee for Equestrian Sports (DOKR). The same year he was elected as President of the German Olympic Committee. He was FEI Vice President and Bureau member from 1979 to 1997 and remained in the role of FEI Honorary Vice President until his death.
Count Landsberg was also renowned for his dedication to charity work. In 1950, he joined the Order of Malta, the world’s oldest order of chivalry with the goal of assisting those in great need without distinction of race or religion. From 1957 to 1980 he was director of the Order’s German Association. From 1980 to 1992 he was the Association’s first elected president. During his tenure, membership increased from 1,800 to over 600,000 members and the Order developed from a first-aid service to a charity of international scope.
May 7, 2012, 10:55
World
NRHA Austria starts 2012 Show Season with Spring Time Classic in Wiener Neustadt
The Spring Time Classic started the Austrian reining season with 180 horses and almost 900 entries. Besides the 2 approved NRHA Shows which included 12 trophies and 20 plaques, there were the Western Star Cup I and the Hungarian NRHA Championship. Also, the event was a qualifier for the 2012 NRHA European Championship in Wiener Neustadt as well as the NRHA approved Austrian Western Star Circuit 2012.
Dennis Schulz wins Open Morrison Trophy and Pewter Trophy
The Open Trophy was one of the highlights of this event and provided the show’s highscore 74 which was earned by Dennis Schulz and Smart N Artful. The 8-year-old gelding owned by Andreas Hormanseder received a +1/2 on each maneuvre. Markus Morawitz and Dun It Wiz Jerry (owner Hubertus Seeberger) claimed the Reserve Champion title after receiving penalties at the left spin. It wasn’t Dennis Schulz’ only success at this show, as he also claimed the NRHA Snaffle Bit/Hackamore 5 & Under Open Champion title aboard Jacs Smart Freckles (owned by Daniela Ellert) scoring a 72.5.
May 6, 2012, 22:40
National
AQHA Youth World Cup 2012 in Kreuth: This is the Team from USA
The 2012 AQHA Youth World Cup is scheduled for July 21 until 29, 2012 in Kreuth (Germany). The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is an International Equestrian event held every two years. With over 17 countries taking part, the Youth World Cup offers opportunities for our youth to experience different cultures, meet peers from all over the world and experience an international equestrian event. Team USA has announced the members of their 2012 Youth World Cup Team, and, once again, Nancy Cahill, AQHA Professional Horsewoman will coach the team.
Riders:
Brittany Donald: Having been raised on a ranch in Corpus Christi, TX, Brittany began exhibiting horses when she turned 8. At the age of 9, she won her first Palomino World Championship in showmanship. Over the next few years, Brittany expanded her events to include trail, horsemanship, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equitation and equitation over fences. Brittany has won three AQHYA Reserve World Championships, four Congress Championships and three Congress Highpoint awards.
May 6, 2012, 22:37
National
Steven Long's Ruby's Passing Now Available in Print at www.amazon.com
Texas Author's New Thriller Garners Five Star Reviews After Initial Kindle Launch. Also Available on Nook.
After a successful launch on Amazon's Kindle, and on the Barnes & Noble Nook platform, Steven Long's new thriller, Ruby's Passing, is now available in print as a trade paperback at www.amazon.com.
"It is still an incredible feeling to hold the print edition in my hands and to see the words on paper," Long said. "I'm old fashioned, and like huge numbers of readers I still prefer to hold an actual printed book in my hands."
May 6, 2012, 22:29
Paint & Color Breeds
APHA Shines in 2012 Industry Awards Contest
The American Paint Horse Association was named to thirteen finalist lists in the American Horse Publication’s (AHP) 2012 Awards Contest. Held since 1974, this annual competition provides AHP members with an opportunity to be recognized for excellence in equine media as well as professional critiques for improvement.
APHA was named as one of four finalists for the competition’s most prestigious award—the 2012 Equine Industry Vision Award. Submitted in honor of its 50th anniversary, APHA joins finalists Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends, a retirement farm for pensioned Thoroughbred race horses; Denny Emerson, USEA Hall of Fame member and past vice president of USET; and Equine Land Conservation Resource, a non-profit organization to educate horsemen on to how to conserve land and trails for horses and equine-related activities.
May 6, 2012, 11:41
California
Giddyup with Horse Haven™ on Facebook
Saddle up and join the herd! Today, Ubisoft® announced that Horse Haven™, a new Facebook game that gives players the experience and excitement of running their own horse ranch, is now available.
In Horse Haven, players will inherit a once-legendary horse ranch, now fallen into disrepair. With just a few run-down buildings including a stable and a farmstead, owners will need to rebuild the ranch to its former glory in order to breed, raise and nurture champion horses and compete against friends in special competitions.
As players become more experienced, they will be able to raise multiple breeds and customize their horses with optional skin patterns, body markings and facial traits. Additional content will be rolled out over time to extend the game’s story line and setting.
May 5, 2012, 11:40
California
2012 Western States Horse Expo Sale Saturday June 9th
Our 13th annual Western States Horse Expo will offer trained riding horses and a select section of Cutting bred yearlings and broodmares at auction. There will be horses for everyone from beginners to experts. Trail horses, cutting horses, cow horses, pleasure riding horses, rope horses and ranch horses and a few select ponies and draft horses. All sale horses will demonstrate on cattle or without cattle as they are sold.
Dave Hammond Auctions has the best website presentation of sale horses in the country. Each horse is available for viewing at an online profile at www.dhauctions.com where potential buyers are able to view videos, photos, pedigree information and consignor notes. To make it easier, buyers can sort the online Consigned Horses by lot number, sex, name, owner, age, and sire.
May 5, 2012, 11:38
National
FFA Develops Online TV Channel
Following the successful live broadcast of its 2011 National FFA Convention, the National FFA Organization has decided to take up permanent residence on the iHigh.com platform with its own channel.
The FFA Channel, which will be powered by Alltech and iHigh, will capitalize on the latest in Web technology to bring greater unity to their membership base, which is more than a half-million students strong throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The ability of a Web channel to provide such a platform was exemplified in the October live broadcast of 2011 National FFA Convention, which was attended by more than 53,000 attendees and joined live on the Internet by an additional 550,000 viewers who would have otherwise missed the experience.
May 5, 2012, 11:37
Horse Health
Texas A&M Research Unlocks Mystery of Salmonella Infection
Salmonella infection, or Salmonellosis is a major public health burden that carries a significant economic price tag. Recent news stories about outbreaks of Salmonellosis have led to detrimental effects on impacted industries. Historically, pigs and the consumption of Salmonella contaminated pork have been a major source for the transmission of this disease to humans. To better control exposure to and infection by this pathogen in humans, it is important to gain a better understanding of the swine host-pathogen relationship that will lead to better detection measures.
Scientists at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Science working in collaboration with researchers from the Swedish National Veterinary Institute and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, examined the intermittent pattern in which pigs shed Salmonella bacteria in their feces, and discovered that Salmonella may lay dormant in the host at an undetectable level as a survival strategy that prolongs the host’s infection. Furthermore, different Salmonella serotypes are shed and go dormant in different frequencies, making detection difficult at best. The results of this study were recently published in PLoS ONE.
May 5, 2012, 11:36
National
Heartworm Awareness
April has been designated as National Heartworm Awareness Month. Don’t let April pass you by without educating yourself on this possible killer.
Sultry spring and summer days may cause dogs and cats to suffer from mosquito bites that can lead to heartworm disease, says Dr. Sonya Gordon, associate professor in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Dogs are usually the preferred host for heartworms, but cats are also susceptible to the disease, even indoor cats, Gordon notes. To protect your pet, preventative medicine should be used year round to avoid heartworm infection.
Pets are often infected when mosquitoes carrying heartworms bite the animal and pass on heartworm larvae into the tissue. The larvae mature as they travel through the tissue and eventually end up in blood vessels within the lungs, causing heartworm disease.
May 5, 2012, 11:33
Arizona
The Horse Before Christmas – A 4-H Rescue Tale
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| Hallie and Cavallo shortly after the “rescue” |
We’re Hallie and Mason Swenson, members of the Buena Vista Mavericks 4-H Club, and we’d like to tell you about our auction adventure.
In December, we went to the auction to buy some tack. We decided to look at the horses. They all looked so sad, standing in the foot-thick mud and muck.
We were looking in one of the last stalls that had over 20 horses crammed into it, and we saw him - he was in the very back of the paddock, with his head held low. I took a closer look and saw his beautiful head and sleek coat – even under all of the mud, he looked well-kept. So then we ran back inside to get our mom. She laughed and said, "no way, don't even think about it" before we even got to the paddock. My mom took one look at him, and, I think, fell in love with him as well.
We saw that his front leg was a bit swollen, but we thought we could fix it up. But, to be sure, we raced home to look up what was wrong. We found that it was possible to fix him up and maybe ride him someday.
May 1, 2012, 12:53
Arizona
Southern Arizona Arabian Horse Association ABC (All Breed Circuit) Shows
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 21
October 20
November 17
All shows are held under the ramada at Pima County Fairgrounds Tucson, AZ
All shows start at 9:00 am
Stalls available for $20
Special classes for mini's
See http://saaha.org/downloadcenter.php for premium with details.
Call Anna McGeagh 928-863-0478 for more information.
May 1, 2012, 11:39
Arizona
Three Days of Trail Riding – May 25, 26 and 27, 2012
Three Days of Trail Riding – May 25, 26 and 27, 2012
6 miles of trails, 6 judged obstacles --- and UNLIMITED FUN!!!
AMERICAN COMPETITIVE TRAIL HORSE ASSOCIATION (ACTHA)
LITTLE THUMB BUTTE BED AND BREAKFAST, CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA
Come join the fun, excitement and competition for one, two or three days of riding – a different ride each day!! You pick the days you want to ride. This ride at Little Thumb Butte is rapidly becoming a favorite of ACTHA participants. Dry camping is available with horse water, $10.00 per night.
Friday night, there will be “meet and greet” with a complimentary light dinner. Saturday night we will be enjoying a delicious dinner of steak and chicken and all the fixins prepared by the hostess Anne of the Bed and Breakfast. The cost is $20.00 per person.
Saturday is the “River Ride”. We will be riding in one of Arizona’s last natural riparian areas seeing where the Verde River starts, as well as beautiful scenery, cottonwood trees, willows, wildlife, and canyons with sheer cliff walls. We will be crossing the water numerous times, up to belly deep on the horses. This will be an ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge and will be about a two-and-one-half hour ride.
Apr 30, 2012, 14:48
Arizona
Bryant Pace Clinic at Loma Vista - May 20th, 2012
Bryant Pace Clinic at Loma Vista - May 20th, 2012
Don't Miss this Clinic with Bryant Pace, Past USET Gold Medal Winner on Gunner!
There will be 2 sessions.
Session #1 - 9am-Noon - $75
Session #2 - 2pm-5pm - $75
Each session is limited to 5 horsemen.
For info contact Bryant Pace at 919-631-1575 or usetchamp@gmail.com
Apr 30, 2012, 12:01
Arizona
AQHA Trail Challenge Buckle Series - June 9 & 10
AQHA Trail Challenge Buckle Series
June 9 & 10
All breeds welcome
AQHA is hosting the second Trail Challenge in the Buckle Series in conjunction with the AzQHA Rides Program north of Flagstaff. This is one of the most scenic rides in Arizona. At an elevation of 8000’ you will be riding through Ponderosa, Aspen, rolling hills and flat grassy meadows. This is back country riding and camping at its best with great footing and hundreds of miles of trails.
There are two divisions, AQHA and All Breed. Each division has three levels. The levels are:
· Novice, Intermediate and Master. (See ride rules for details.)
· There are also Youth and Riders with Disabilities classes.
The Trail Challenge is on Saturday, June 9th, followed by a clinic on bits presented by AQHA Judge Laurel Walker. There will be a pot luck lunch on Saturday. AzQHA will furnish the main course. Bring your favorite dish.
The course will be approximately 5-7 miles long with 5-7 natural obstacles. The obstacles are the type you would encounter on any mountain trail ride. The course is designed so every rider and horse team will be a success and enjoy the learning experience. There are no spooky obstacles.
Sunday, June 10 the AzQHA Trail Ride will start at 9:30 am with Cowboy Church. The course for the trail ride will meander through the beautiful Ponderosa and Aspen along game trails. There are dry caves to explore nearby. The Grand Canyon is an hour to the north.
Riders are welcome to come in a few days early and stay a few days after the event. Camping is $10 per day. $5 for day use.
To register or for questions contact Carol Belmore at 928-442-3843 or tontomtn@hughes.net
Apr 29, 2012, 18:27
Arizona
All the News from Jada P Ranch
Looking for a great place to board your horse? Jada P Ranch has landed at their new location! Peggy & Anthony Delatorre have taken over the 5 acres of the old Lone Mountain Stables facility north of the 101 on Cave Creek Rd. at Rose Garden, and made it their home. The new operation is bigger & better, and convenient to wherever you’re coming from.
Jada P Ranch is a comfortable facility that is clean, safe, and properly maintained, and our knowledgeable and friendly staff is the best in town and on-site and available 24/7. We take the time to get to know every horse’s need, and really care about you and your horse.
There are lots of activities for you & your horse, whether you enjoy English or Western riding. We have jumps and barrels, and H/J trainer Jill Delozier is available for lessons and training. Trailer-ins are welcome. Our staff will even take you out to 500 acres of mountain preserve trail riding right out the back gate. There are trails and more trails – hours of riding. Your horse can really be a horse, not just an arena horse. Don’t you get tired riding in a circle day after day? I bet your horse does.
Jada P Ranch offers monthly services, or customized for your horse and your schedule:
Apr 29, 2012, 15:36
Arizona
Trail ride in Wickenburg on Saturday, April 28th
Come join us and ride the Vulture Peak trails. We will be using the
trail guide that was published last year by Pat and Barb Kriel. Everyone
is welcome to participate on April 28th.
Help preserve these trails. If they aren't used they will be lost and
gone forever. Come ride with us. Then take your friends and show
them the way.
Weather permitting we will be riding out at 8:30 a.m. We will be doing
three connecting trails and should be back in camp by 11:00 a.m. The
trails do have rocks and there are a few hills to climb along the way.
There is some cactus too so please come prepared.
Please bring water for your horses. This is a dry camp. There will be
no facilities available. We will be parking on B.L.M. land.
Apr 27, 2012, 11:36
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