American Horse Council’s 2010 Horse Industry Directory

WASHINGTON, DC - The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase.

The American Horse Council’s 2010 Horse Industry Directory is a yearly effort to bring to you a definitive source that puts the equine industry at your fingertips.

This year’s Horse Industry Directory has a staggering 1,200 listings including equine publications, state sources of information, breed registries and associations, show and sport organizations, racing and gaming organizations, and more. No other publication provides the depth of national horse industry resources found in the Horse Industry Directory.

For just $25, you can purchase the ultimate horse industry resource available. The 2010 Horse Industry Directory is also a member benefit at certain levels of membership with the American Horse Council (AHC) and may be viewed on the AHC’s member’s only page for the first time ever. Congressional members and above who wish to access the member’s only page can contact the AHC for their member number and log in information.

You can join the AHC or order the 2010 Horse Industry Directory by visiting the AHC web site at www.horsecouncil.org or by phone at 202-296-4031. AHC members at the Legislative Level and up will receive their copies shortly.

This is the seventeenth year that Hiscox Insurance has shown its commitment to the horse industry by being the principal sponsor of the Horse Industry Directory. Hiscox has served to protect the investments of the horse industry by providing mortality and related coverages for five decades. They enjoy an A rating from the A.M. Best Company and are an admitted insurance carrier in all 50 states.

Youth, Select, Amateur and Open World Show Schedules Available Online

While activists remain at war with the government over the roundup of wild
horses, 25 captured Oregon wild horses will receive a new "lead on life"
when they compete in the Northwest Extreme Mustang Makeover during the
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo March 19-21 in Albany, OR. This thrilling
competition will take place over three days, culminating in a fantastic
freestyle event in front of a standing room-only crowd and an adoption.

Trainers have had approximately 90 days to gentle a wild horse they picked
up in Hines, OR, in December to compete for a total of $7.500 in prize
money. I can connect you with trainers prior and during the event. Excellent
photo and video opportunities on a local event with national implications.

The purpose of the competition is to showcase the beauty, versatility, and
trainability of these rugged horses that roam freely on public lands
throughout the West, where they are protected by the BLM under Federal law.
The BLM periodically removes excess animals from the range to ensure herd
health and protect rangeland resources. Thousands of removed animals are
then made available each year to the public for adoption. All of the animals
involved in the "Makeover" competition will be available for adoption March
21.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation has placed more than 1,700 wild horses for
adoption since September 2007, resulting in a tax payer savings of more than
$17 million.

What: Gentled Wild Horses Compete at Northwest Horse Fair

When: March 19-21, Friday through Sunday evenings. Horses and trainers
available all day.

Where: Linn County Fair and Expo Center
3700 Knox Butte RD
Albany, OR 97322

Directions:

From I-5 North

Exit 234A to Pacific Blvd - Turn Right

From I-5 South

Exit 234 to Knox Butte RD - Turn Right

Who: Contact Mustang Heritage Foundation communications director Julie
Bryant at
817-223-2324 or, event producer, Kali Sublett, 254-947-5530 or Bureau of
Land
Management Contact Tara Martinak, 541-573-4519.

Youth, Select, Amateur and Open World Show Schedules Available Online

The American Quarter Horse Journal, March 12, 2010 – Show competitors, it’s time to make your plans, finish qualifying and get ready for the World Show in your division. To help you plan early, AQHA has released schedules for the Built Ford Tough AQHYA, Adequan Select, Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship shows.
“Significant improvements have been made to all of the schedules for AQHA’s slate of World Shows,” said Tom Persechino AQHA Executive Director of Competition and Breed Integrity. “We hope these modifications, as well as the early release date of these schedules, will make it easier for exhibitors to plan their summer and fall trips to Oklahoma City or Amarillo.”

Among the changes to the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show schedule: AQHA will utilize the performance arena, begin with performance halter and move halter classes up earlier in the schedule. The Ford Youth World begins Friday, July 30, and continues through Saturday, August 7. View the 2010 schedule at www.aqha.com/youth/activities/yws/schedule.html.

Competitors coming to Amarillo for the Adequan Select World Championship Show need to plan on arriving a day earlier and will get home a day earlier to enjoy the Labor Day weekend with their loved ones. The show now begins on Sunday, August 29, and wraps up on Saturday, September 4. See the schedule at www.aqha.com/showing/shows/selectshow/schedule.html.

For all schedules, AQHA has slightly spread the time between preliminaries and finals.

“So many exhibitors – from youth to select to professionals – told us they would like more time to celebrate making the finals with their friends and family,” Persechino said. “We had refined the schedule so much that in many cases preliminaries and finals were back-to-back. By adding some time, our members can go enjoy a nice dinner, relax with family or simply relish in the fact they are one of the top 15 in the world. Part of the fun of showing is celebrating every accomplishment and being in the top 15 is a big accomplishment few have the chance to realize.”

To see the schedule for the 2010 Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship Show, visit www.aqha.com/showing/shows/worldshow/schedule.html.

Following the AQHA Convention in Kissimmee, Florida, earlier this week, AQHA’s expanded Show Council approved the revised schedules. The council had asked that the schedules be modified and made available earlier to benefit exhibitors.

For more information on AQHA’s World Championship Shows, visit www.aqha.com/showing and select the Shows & Events option along the top of the page.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

CHICAGO, (EWA) - The outrage over the round-up of America's wild horses and burros has spread internationally. Groups in the United Kingdom will be ho

The American Quarter Horse Journal, March 12, 2010 – Show competitors, it’s time to make your plans, finish qualifying and get ready for the World Show in your division. To help you plan early, AQHA has released schedules for the Built Ford Tough AQHYA, Adequan Select, Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship shows.
“Significant improvements have been made to all of the schedules for AQHA’s slate of World Shows,” said Tom Persechino AQHA Executive Director of Competition and Breed Integrity. “We hope these modifications, as well as the early release date of these schedules, will make it easier for exhibitors to plan their summer and fall trips to Oklahoma City or Amarillo.”

Among the changes to the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show schedule: AQHA will utilize the performance arena, begin with performance halter and move halter classes up earlier in the schedule. The Ford Youth World begins Friday, July 30, and continues through Saturday, August 7. View the 2010 schedule at www.aqha.com/youth/activities/yws/schedule.html.

Competitors coming to Amarillo for the Adequan Select World Championship Show need to plan on arriving a day earlier and will get home a day earlier to enjoy the Labor Day weekend with their loved ones. The show now begins on Sunday, August 29, and wraps up on Saturday, September 4. See the schedule at www.aqha.com/showing/shows/selectshow/schedule.html.

For all schedules, AQHA has slightly spread the time between preliminaries and finals.

“So many exhibitors – from youth to select to professionals – told us they would like more time to celebrate making the finals with their friends and family,” Persechino said. “We had refined the schedule so much that in many cases preliminaries and finals were back-to-back. By adding some time, our members can go enjoy a nice dinner, relax with family or simply relish in the fact they are one of the top 15 in the world. Part of the fun of showing is celebrating every accomplishment and being in the top 15 is a big accomplishment few have the chance to realize.”

To see the schedule for the 2010 Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship Show, visit www.aqha.com/showing/shows/worldshow/schedule.html.

Following the AQHA Convention in Kissimmee, Florida, earlier this week, AQHA’s expanded Show Council approved the revised schedules. The council had asked that the schedules be modified and made available earlier to benefit exhibitors.

For more information on AQHA’s World Championship Shows, visit www.aqha.com/showing and select the Shows & Events option along the top of the page.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

Outrage Over Wild Horse and Burro Removals Crosses the Pond

CHICAGO, (EWA) - The outrage over the round-up of America's wild horses and burros has spread internationally. Groups in the United Kingdom will be holding a rally in front of the American Embassy in London on March 25. On the same day, Americans will be holding a rally across from the White House in Lafayette Park that will conclude in front of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices.

The London Protest was organized by Jane Bravery, Mary Alice Pollard of Cornwall's Voice for Animals (CVFA), Maria Daines, singer/songwriter and board member of Saving America's Horses and international actress, Melita Morgan. The rally is cosponsored by the Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) and The Cloud Foundation (TCF).

Maria Daines commented, "If we do not stand as one on issues that affect all species whose purpose is to live wild and free, we cannot expect our own species to evolve in a compassionate and considerate way towards each other. Wild horses deserve their time and place, they deserve our protection and we must exist peacefully with these glorious creatures or risk losing them forever."

Mary Alice Pollard adds, "Cornwalls Voice for Animals represents seven thousand supporters worldwide and stands united in ending wild horse round-ups and seeing the wild horses being born free and living wild and free."

The Washington DC rally and press conference is hosted by Friends of Animals and is cosponsored by EWA, TCF, and In Defense of Animals. A screening of James Kleinert's documentary, Disappointment Valley will be held the night prior to the protest. Celebrities, advocates and organization members from across the country are expected to attend the two day event.

"There is a groundswell of support for the preservation of America's Mustangs. The BLM would like the public to believe this is just a minor uprising but this is a major international movement." ~Ginger Kathrens, volunteer executive director, TCF.

The recent deadly round-up at the Calico Complex in Nevada has added to the tremendous support for a moratorium on round-ups. To date, 113 wild horses have lost their lives as a result of the round-up. At least two foals literally had their hooves run off.

"Our wild horses don't have the luxury of time to waste while we grapple with bad policy. We must not allow special interests to methodically eliminate these horses from public land or our future generations will be robbed of their natural heritage." ~Mariana Tosca, Actor and Social Activist/Animal Activist

CVFA, EWA and TCF urge the public to attend these rallies and ask that President Obama issue an immediate moratorium on round-ups and reject BLM plans to relocate wild horses to the East and Midwest until current range studies and independent population counts are available.

EWA's John Holland notes, "The United Call for a Moratorium originally sent to President Obama and the Department of Interior in November, remains unanswered."


The Equine Welfare Alliance is a dues free, umbrella organization with over 100 member organizations. The organization focuses its efforts on the welfare of all equines and the preservation of wild equids.



www.equinewelfarealliance.org

www.cornwallsvoiceforanimals.org

ALYSHEBA MEMORIAL STATUE TO BE UNVEILED

LEXINGTON, Ky (March 12, 2010). One year after the death of Kentucky Derby Winner Alysheba, the Kentucky Horse Park will unveil a memorial statue at his grave.
The famous son of Alydar had resided at the park for only five months when he was euthanized as a result of an accidental fall in March 2009. The 25-year-old stallion was buried at the Hall of Champions.

The public is invited to the Alysheba Memorial Statue Unveiling, Friday, April 16, 10:15am.

"During the brief time he lived at the Kentucky Horse Park, Alysheba stole the hearts of our park employees - especially those who worked with him each day and frequently commented on his loving disposition. Now we are inviting his fans and those who revere champions to join us in the unveiling of this stunning statue to memorialize Alysheba for future generations."

The bronze statue was commissioned by Clarence Scharbauer III of Midland, Texas, whose family owned Alysheba when he was racing. Sculpted by renowned artist Shelley Hunter, it was conceived as a complementary piece to the John Henry memorial statue adjacent to it, which Hunter also created. The two statues will form an impressive honor guard for the Hall of Champions.

Before coming to the Kentucky Horse Park, Alysheba spent the previous eight years of his life in the royal stables of His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, after standing his first years at stud at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Known on the track as "America's horse," he was sent to the Kentucky Horse Park as a gift from His Majesty to the American people in October 2008.
Bred by Preston Madden at Hamburg Place in Lexington, Alysheba (Alydar-Bel Sheba, by Lt. Stevens) was sold as a yearling to Dorothy and Pam Scharbauer who campaigned him under the guidance of Hall of Fame trainer, Jack Van Berg.
Alysheba won the 1987 Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), Super Derby (G1) and an Eclipse Award as Champion three-year-old colt. As a four-year-old, he was even better, winning six Grade 1 stakes: the Strub Stakes, Santa Anita Handicap, Iselin Handicap, Woodward Stakes, Meadowlands Cup and the Breeders' Cup Classic. He was ridden in 17 consecutive starts by Hall of Fame Jockey, Chris McCarron.
Alysheba is listed at #42 on The Blood-Horse magazine's list of the Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century, one notch above another Kentucky Derby-winner, Northern Dancer.

His career highlights also included Horse of the Year honors and track records for 1 ¼ miles at Belmont and The Meadowlands. Along the way, he defeated Risen Star, Forty Niner, Bet Twice, Seeking the Gold, and another Kentucky Derby-winner, the ill-fated Ferdinand. Until two-time Horse of the Year Cigar came along, Alysheba was the world's richest Thoroughbred, with earnings of $6,679,242.

Nicholson concluded, "The purpose of the Kentucky Horse Park has always been to honor the horse and to celebrate man's relationship to it. This new statue will accomplish both by allowing future generations to pause at his grave, pay homage to a champion, and remember the great team that worked with Alysheba to make him a star."

For more information call 859-233-4303. Included with park admission.
Park Hours and Rates: From March 15 through Oct 31, the park is open seven days a week. Admission is $16 for adults, $8 for children 7-12. Children six and under are always admitted free of charge. Admission includes the International Museum of the Horse -A Smithsonian Affiliate - and the American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop.



Learn more about what the Kentucky Horse Park has to offer:

KHP Foundation Facility rentals Groups International Museum of the Horse News & Media Camping Education Gift Shop Hall of Champions Calendar of Events
Just for Kids Adoptable Thoroughbreds Volunteering Therapeutic riding
American Saddlebred Museum & Gift Shop Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

AHP Member, Marti McGinnis Announces the Launch of New Online Magazine for Equine Advocacy

Lexington, KY (March 12, 2010)

Starting today equine advocates have a brand new way to access information about their passion in the form of this professionally designed online magazine. AHP member, Marti McGinnis Art Directed and generally shepherded the piece through the auspices of her design company StudioMudio (www.studiomudio.com).

It is a project created to augment the network for equine advocates at: http://www.equineconnection.org. The content was contributed by those throughout the world of equine stewardship and rescue and includes controversial topics sure to spark dialogue. Heralding a new chapter in online information exchange the magazine is linked to online discussion forums for each main article.

Among the contributors are:
r.t. fitch is a high functioning wild horse visionary who is also an author and avid blogger. Find him at: http://www.rtfitch.com
marion altieri has a podcast, several blogs and writes professionally as well as authors her own books and screenplays in her spare time!
http://www.saratoga.com/horse-racing-blog/
karen murdock is an ambassador for her partner, Lukas, and together they have begun inspiring horse lovers wherever they go with their antics and scholarly achievements.
http://www.playingwithlukas.com
natalie voss is a student in the equine studies program at the University of Kentucky. She is a blossoming journalist and an extraordinary horsewoman.
diana turto has been helping equine rescue organizations gain presence for years. She runs a database at http://www.horse-welfare.org and authors and publishes her amazing books at:
http://www.cayusecanyon.com/
marti mcginnis is the human counterpart of Merry Horses. She has a hand in a ton of creative things.
http://www.martimcginnis.com
corinne h. mehas has a love for horses that is both deep and diverse, and she “can’t fathom a better way to spend ones time than in the company of these fascinating creatures”.
http://www.theequinereader.com/
sue wallis represents her state of Wyoming on the issue of equine management. She asks you connect with her at:
http://unitedorgsofthehorse.org

As well as Nick Sokoloff and the Facebook friends of Merry Horses - the online persona for the site.

This effort represents a bold new approach to equine advocacy and is entirely free for users.

Advertising and content is being collected now for the Summer issue. Email: merryhorses@gmail.com for details.
Images available on request.

Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month, March 2010

PONCHA SPRINGS, Colo. March 12, 2010— Have you ever had an ad drop out at the last moment—or a space that didn’t sell before printing deadline? Or has someone turned in a story that’s just a little too short? It’s Julie Goodnight and www.juliegoodnight.com to the rescue. Check out the newest addition to Goodnight’s online “Training Library” here and read more about training online (found with a quick link at the top of www.juliegoodnight.com). Goodnight—known for her clear communication in print and on her new RFD-TV show, Horse Master with Julie Goodnight—provides a tip each month for use when you, as an editor, need just a little more content or a great quip to fill out your magazine. Tips may be edited for style, length and content. Content is provided free of charge. Here’s a tip to help you when you’re in a layout crunch . . .

Stopping Saddle Squeaks
There’s nothing worse than riding around the arena in a saddle that’s so loud that everyone can hear you coming. The solution is simple. Take some baby powder and sprinkle it between the layers of leather up where the leather meets the tree and also underneath the saddle. It will help with noise and will also help your stirrup fenders spin more easily when you adjust your stirrups.
--Julie Goodnight

Julie has a full, FREE Training Library with hundreds of articles and many more online resources:
http://www.JulieGoodnight.com
http://www.twitter.com/juliegoodnight
http://facebook.com/Julie.Goodnight
http://www.youtube.com/juliegoodnight
and during Julie Goodnight's weekly TV show on RFD-TV (Wednesdays at 5:30 EST).

Julie Goodnight is sponsored by Myler Bits, Nutramax Laboratories, Circle Y Saddles, Spalding Labs, Troxel, Kestar Boots, and the Certified Horsemanship Association. Visit http://www.juliegoodnight.com and http://www.horsemaster.tv for more information about Julie Goodnight and her Horse Master television show. RFD-TV is available on DirecTV channel 345 and Dish channel 231 as well as cable outlets. Visit http://www.rfdtv.com/ to find out how to view the channel in your area.

A service of The Whole Picture, LLC., http://www.wholepicture.org

Lusitano Auction Reaps Record Price

MIAMI,FL (March 11, 2010) -- A four-year-old newly-trained Interagro Lusitano stallion brought a record price of $145,000.00 recently at The 2010 Lusitano Collection ™ International Horse Auction held at The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The third annual auction held in the US attracted notable trainers, breeders and professional and amateur practitioners throughout North America to bid on Lusitanos imported by two of the most important breeders in Brazil, Coudelaria Rocas do Vouga and Interagro Farms, the largest breeder and exporter of Lusitanos in the world. Seventy percent of the lots were sold at or above their reserve prices, resulting in an average price of US$41,700.00 per animal sold. The successful results achieved by the Lusitano Collection go beyond the simple commercial aspect of the sales; more importantly it served to advance one step forward in the introduction of the Lusitano horse in America, not only by increasing the number of Lusitano owners, but very specially by attracting an ever growing group of sophisticated and savvy horse persons, interested in the Lusitano breed who know how to distinguish and evaluate the quality and potential of the horses they buy.


Also during the event, The Lusitano Collection™ auctioned off a rose gold plateau ring donated by the exquisite Italian designer Vhernier for $5,600.00 which was given to their official charitable partner for the event, Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) which assists those in the horse community suffering from catastrophic injury or illness during their time of need. EAF President R. Scot Evans said, “We were thrilled to welcome the Lusitano Collection as they attract people from all over the world to this action-packed winter season in Wellington. After all, it is here in Wellington where it all began for EAF 16 years ago.”


After hundreds of guests entered the Center’s indoor arena and enjoyed cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres, they filed through a candle-lit walkway flanked by a white picket fence and two gazebos amid lush palm trees, ficus trees and mini scheffleras. Once attendees entered an L-shaped white tent through iron gates, they found burgundy clothed tables adorned with vases of white roses where they were served a dou plate featuring roasted beef tenderloin and a roasted grouper with a citrus beurre blanc butternut squash risotto and marinated baby root vegetables.. A dozen propane heaters were scattered throughout the tent to offset the unseasonably cool South Florida temperature as Beau Site Saint Estephe Bordeaux , Tattinger champagne and premium label drinks flowed freely.


Paulo Gualano’s performing company created a spectacular entrance with the Rhythm Beaters’s drumming as brightly-costumed men preceded scantily-clad samba dancers with large feathered headdresses. The carnival-style atmosphere brought the guests to their feet as a train of participants and performers wove around the tables. When the group formed a circle, guests shimmied with dancers to the delight of the crowd. When the performers departed, announcer Claudia Anderson and Tom Biederman, experienced equestrian auctioneer with twenty-five years of experience from Fasig-Tipton Company, began the business of introducing the horses and describing their attributes. From their seats, the guests were treated to a close and personal presentation of each auction horse. The bidding was fierce for many favorites, but most prospective buyers left the night with a sport horse or two of their own.


When the Auctioneer’s gavel hit the block for the final bid of the evening, breeders Manuel Tavares de Almeida and Cecilia Gonzaga congratulated the new owners before they headed to the office to complete the necessary paperwork. Then, the proud owners walked to the barn where the majestic Lusitanos calmly munched hay completely unaware of the new life awaiting them in North America. Whether they were bought to compete in dressage or jumping, to be ridden for pleasure or to be used for breeding, these horses will continue to be cherished and pampered. As the buyer of two 2010 Lusitano Collection auction horses, grand prix dressage rider Lisa Tota remarked, “Breeding, raising and training these Lusitanos is Cecilia Gonzaga’s passion. It’s obvious because these horses are happy.” These new owners traveled to South Florida with a purpose: to select and purchase the right horse; and the horses are the beneficiaries of their determination. All for the love of the Lusitano breed.
For more information, please visit www.lusitanocollection.com.

Scholar Program Puts Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Tickets in the Hands of Creative Kids

[Lexington, KY] – Alltech is handing the reins over to creative elementary students in Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford County schools. The Alltech Creative Scholar Program, initiated today, will award students with general admission tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

“Ask any child, and they can identify with the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Ask them about the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games occurring in their own backyard, and they are not as sure,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. “The Alltech Creative Scholar Program is about education, creativity, and fun. We want kids to understand what’s coming in less than 200 days – the ‘Olympics’ of equestrian sport with an estimated worldwide television viewership of 460 million, which is five times the average viewership of the Super Bowl.”

Participating elementary schools in Fayette, Jessamine, Scott, and Woodford counties are being given a general admission ticket allotment based on the size of their student body. Students will be asked to do a creative project on an equine or Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games-related topic, and teachers will determine the distribution of the tickets.

“This project is an excellent way to involve elementary school students in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games,” said Lisa Gross, spokesperson for the Kentucky Department of Education. “The Games provide many opportunities for learning, whether in the classroom or at the events themselves. The added incentive of free admission is sure to bring out these students’ creativity and sharpen their knowledge of this international event.”

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010™ will define a new chapter in the history of the World Equestrian Games as the first time the Games have been held outside of Europe and the first time that all competition events will be held at one location – the 1,200 acre Kentucky Horse Park. The 16-day competition involving 600 riding competitors and 700 horses from more than 60 countries is expected to be attended by as many as 600,000 spectators and viewed on television by an international audience exceeding 460 million people.

Like the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games are held every four years and are the world championships for the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Previous host cities include Stockholm, The Hague, Rome, Jerez, and, most recently, Aachen.

Tickets have already been sold to enthusiasts in all 50 U.S. states and 50 countries. For more information on the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and to purchase tickets while they are still available, visit www.alltechfeigames.com.

EasyCare Gives Back to AERC

EasyCare Inc. and AERC, the American Endurance Ride Conference, are pleased to announce the launch a one-of-a-kind leadership sponsorship program that will add vital new revenue to offset the current erosion in AERC's membership fees.

Riders registered in this new collaborative program can proactively support AERC in this time of great need. Their participation will help generate a dedicated revenue source to fund AERC’s regular operating expenses. The Treasurer’s report in the March 2010 issue of Endurance News showed a net operating loss of $139,533 for the 2009 fiscal year. The need is significant and the need is now.

"The concept is simple but effective" said Garrett Ford, EasyCare's President and CEO. "EasyCare will pay AERC 25 cents for every AERC mile ridden in EasyCare Hoof Boots. Any and all AERC sanctioned distances count towards total rider mileage".

For example, if a registered rider completes an AERC sanctioned 50-mile event in Easyboots, EasyCare will write AERC a check for $12.50. A 100-mile event completed in Easyboots will raise $25.00 for AERC and so on.

In order for AERC members to help by giving back, riders must be registered in EasyCare’s 2010 Hoof Boot contest. Once registered, riders simply follow the rules as defined in the contest information form. There is no fee to riders or to AERC to enter the contest and all regular cash awards will continue to be made to qualifying registered riders. That means both AERC and member riders stand to gain from participation in the contest. It is a win-win situation for AERC, riders and for the sport we love.

"Any members who are currently registered in the contest have already started helping AERC: every mile they have collected in the 2010 ride season counts towards the program." said Kathleen Henkel, AERC's Executive Director.

EasyCare’s 2009 Hoof Boot Contest accumulated 21,301 miles and would have generated $5,325.25 for AERC. EasyCare’s goal is to increase the 2010 rider mileage total to more than 30,000 miles and generate at least $7,500 in new funds for AERC.

"Although $7,500 is EasyCare’s 2010 goal, there will be no limit to the number of miles collected by riders in the contest, or to the amount of funds payable by EasyCare to AERC for the duration of the 2010 ride year. The higher the number of riders in the contest, the more AERC receives from EasyCare in financial support." said Mr. Ford. Riders can compete in any of the EasyCare boot products, which means the competing horses can ride barefoot in Easyboots or shod in Easyboots.

The role of Easyboot with AERC goes back a long way. In 1972, Dr. Glass decided to conduct his own test of Easyboots in endurance riding. Other riders were beginning to use Easyboots to replace lost shoes in such rides. He decided to use them throughout the entire race.

Over the next several years he and his wife, Lucille, each rode more than 5,000 miles in AERC sanctioned rides. All of the miles completed by Dr. Glass and Lucille were with Easyboots.

The Easyboot of today is much simpler in design and just as effective. The Easyboot Glove, for instance, is a form-fitting, seamless boot that hugs the hoof and responds like a natural foot. Flexible and tough, this boot adds traction to the hoof while allowing a free stride and breakover. The material stretches over the hoof and clings to the wall so that debris stays out of the boot even through sandy and muddy conditions. No external hardware means that there is no need to worry about replacing cables. Studs are available for winter riding.

Riders can help AERC today and begin their participation in the EasyCare Gives Back to AERC Campaign:

1. Go to the EasyCare Hoof Boot Contest page under the Cool Things tab.
3. Click on Entry Form.
4. Fill out the form and mail or fax it to the EasyCare office.
5. Attend rides and follow the contest rules!

Easyboot is the official hoof boot of AERC.

"How To Keep Horses On Small Acreage" - The New Horse Lover’s 2 Minute How-To Video from Bay Area Equestrian Network

Sonya Sokolow runs MinMor Farms in Santa Cruz, CA. Sonya gives great tips on small farm management; turning out, keeping small grazing areas green, turning a driveway into a training track and much more! Sonya has done ranch versatility work with Morgans for over three decades, and has her own internet and Santa Cruz cable TV show called "The Urban Cowgirl." Check it out at http://www.urbancowgirlchannel.com/


Bay Area Equestrian Network (BAEN) has dozens of free videos in its archives covering Horsemanship, Health Care, Training, Tack & Equipment, and Barn & Stable. A new high-definition video is uploaded every 1-2 weeks. The Horse Lover’s 2 Minute How-To Videos are produced exclusively for BAEN by Padma Video, a Bay Area video production company specializing in equestrian video.

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RESCUE HORSES NOW WARM & TOASTY, COMPLIMENTS OF ZEPHYR’S GARDEN

Zephyr’s Garden aids Shari Frederick’s Happy Horse Haven Rescue with winter horse blankets



SANTA BARBARA, CA –March, 2010 – When unseasonably cold winter weather gripped Texas and Shari Frederick told her friends on Facebook that her horses at Happy Horse Haven Rescue, a 501c3 Non Profit, needed warmth, Zephyr’s Garden took her request to heart and shipped them over 75 lbs of blankets and tack.



Snow was falling again and the horses, many elderly and in poor weight, did not have the thick waterproof blankets that most outdoor horses wear in such cold weather. Like most horse rescues, budgets are small, work is endless, horses in need are plentiful and Happy Horse Haven Rescue is no exception. Founded over five years ago in Goldwaithe, Texas, by Shari Frederick, well known as an expert and author on natural horse care, her 148 acre ranch offers comfort to an average of fifty rescued horses. Actively adopting out an estimated thirty horses in 2008, interest in horses, especially the seniors, came to a halt forcing a sanctuary setting for the older and distressed equines.



“I’m proud to say that so far we have never turned away any horse in need. We offer rehabilitation and TLC, while focusing on nutritional support to emaciated, sick, and senior equines. We also offer basic skills to foals and yearlings and work on “bomb proofing” and refreshers to maximize the adoptability for all horses who arrive,” states Ms. Frederick. “This winter took us by surprise with plummeting temperatures and repeated days of icy rain and snow. The horses in good health had strong winter coats to keep them warm, but too many are still underweight and could not generate enough body heat. We operate on a very slim budget and ordering blankets for all the horses was not an option. The Zephyr’s Garden blankets arrived in the nick of time and the horses literally lined up one behind the other to get blanketed! The Zephyr’s Garden shipment really helped, but we’re still in need of additional blankets and shelters in every pasture.”



Georgette Topakas, founder and owner of Zephyr’s Garden was happy to help her friend and fellow horse woman Shari Frederick. “Over the years I’ve accumulated blankets that were being stored in the garage or tack trunks. In addition, I contacted my horse owning friends and found they, too, had blankets to spare. Who better to donate your blanket to than a rescue horse in dire need of warmth. I was happy to pack up the blankets, plus saddle pads, halters and leadlines, and ship to Texas just when another snow storm was building. To see the thin rescue horses in blankets that once fit Zephyr, a robust 17.1 hand Belgian Warmblood, is both funny and heartwarming. In the past, we have sent Happy Horse Haven Rescue Zephyr’s Garden products, but helping a rescue horse stay warm in the snow is the best feeling.”



Helping horses in need is at the core of Zephyr’s Garden business philosophy as they donate to equine rescues throughout the country. They don’t donate a percent of profits, they just give as the need arises and funds can support. Happy Horse Haven Rescue was created when Ms. Frederick became the sudden owner of a herd of emaciated and unwanted horses. The fifty+ horses were slowly dying off from starvation and neglect and when Ms. Frederick repeatedly protested their poor treatment, she was told, “You care so much, they’re yours!” Within months, twenty-seven more horses were rescued from a “kill buyer.” Fortunately, half of those were adopted right away! Ms. Frederick had to learn the ins and out of rehabilitation, horse adoption, and fund raising overnight. Never an easy task and one always short of funds, Happy Horse Haven actively seeks volunteers, donations of money and materials (used or new).



For more information on Happy Horse Haven Rescue visit www.HappyHorseHaven.com, Shari Frederick on Facebook, or email Shari Frederick at shari@centex.net.



If you’d like high def photos of the rescue horses in blankets, please contact Georgette Topakas.



For more information on Zephyr’s Garden visit www.ZephyrsGarden.com, email Georgette Topakas at gtopakas@zephyrsgarden.com, or call 805-969-7059. We also can be viewed on Facebook .

Deadline Approaching for $100,000 Mustang Competition

Adopt. Train. Compete.

Georgetown, Texas – The buzz is on for the first ever $100,000 guaranteed Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, produced by the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Requiring the adoption of a mustang prior to the event, the deadline to submit adoption applications is March 15. Only 100 horses will be available for adoption with a minimum bid of $125.

“Fans of the Extreme Mustang Makeover already know that the Foundation has been very successful in placing nearly 2,000 yearling, three and four-year-old mustangs for adoption after a training competition,” said Executive Director Patti Colbert. “However, there is a large population of older horses being managed by the Bureau of Land Management that need adoption. So, now we are bumping it to another level by providing a competition for trainers who adopt a five or six-year-old wild horse, train the animal and then compete for $100,000.”

Unlike the current Extreme Mustang Makeover, where horses are randomly assigned to trainers, the Supreme Extreme will allow trainers to choose their horses and adopt them prior to the competition. Up to four horses can be adopted at one time and current BLM adoption requirements will apply. In order to adopt, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have no prior conviction for inhumane treatment of animals or violations of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act and be able to demonstrate that adequate housing, food, water and facilities will be available to humanely care for the animal. Specific facility requirements also apply that pertain to type and height of corral as well as shelter from the elements. For complete adoption requirements go to www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or call 866-4Mustangs.

A special Superior Livestock Auction will be televised on RFD TV April 25 at 11 a.m. CST. Trainers will be able to view the horses available for adoption on the Web prior to bidding in the studio or by telephone for the horse of their choice. The minimum bid will be $125. Horses will then be shipped to BLM holding facilities in different parts of the country in order to allow trainers to pick the horse up at a location nearest them.

The $100,000 Supreme Extreme Mustang Challenge will be held August 12-15 in Fort Worth, Tex. There will be no entry fee, however, trainers will be required to provide a stall fee and cattle fee, if necessary, for each horse entered. Trainers can enter one to four horses.

Competition will be similar to that of the Extreme Mustang Makeover and will consist of body condition scoring, which measures the overall health and condition of the animal; an in hand course, which requires the trainer to demonstrate their ability to handle the Mustang on foot, including moving through an obstacle course, picking up the horse’s feet and loading it into a trailer; and a “horse course,” which requires the trainer to ride the horse through a series of obstacles and complete basic maneuvers, such as a walk, trot and lope, stop and back. Ten finalists will compete in a freestyle competition to determine the winner and are encouraged to use props, music and other theatrical methods to demonstrate the skills they have taught their Mustangs since pickup.

“We’ve very excited about this new competition and believe it will be one of the most true tests of horsemanship in the industry,” Colbert said. “Just 100 horses will be available to choose from, which means this will be a relatively narrow field competing for the $100,000 guaranteed purse.”

To learn more, go to extrememustangmakeover.com or call 512.869.3225.

About the Mustang Heritage Foundation
The mission of the Mustang Heritage Foundation and the goal of the Extreme Mustang Makeover are to increase the adoption of mustangs across the country. The Mustang Heritage Foundation created the Extreme Mustang Makeover event to showcase the recognized value of mustangs through a national training competition.

About the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for managing 258 million acres of public lands, located mostly in the West. Wild horses and burros roaming public rangelands are managed in a manner consistent with BLM's overall multiple-use mission, as set forth in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Since 1973, the BLM has placed more than 220,000 horses and burros into private care through adoption. For more information, visit wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or call 866-4MUSTANGS.

GROW YOUR OWN BARNSIDE ORGANIC PRODUCE

In this new green tip from Lucinda Dyer, author of Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet (www.horseandriderbooks.com), we find out the affordable way to grow your own organic produce. Even better—you can weed, water, and fertilize in between riding lessons and grooming sessions.

Instead of planting flowers around the barn this spring, consider something that’s both colorful and edible—vegetables and melons. Gone are the days when gardens demanded a quarter-acre and a plow. These days, you can raise a bumper crop of great organic produce—everything from tomatoes and snap beans to radishes and squash—in a few square feet of soil or even within the limited confines of a container.

There is now a literal “truck load” of books on the market about how to create a mini-garden, but these are two of my favorites: All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space by the elder statesman of small space gardening, Mel Bartholomew; and The Bountiful Container by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey.

The best melons I’ve ever eaten were grown in my friend Michelle’s compost piles. Okay, so she is English and we know they can garden anywhere, but as melons are fertilizer and water hogs, a compost pile is the ideal place to grow everything from cantaloupes to watermelon. Here’s how:

∙ Select a spot that gets lots of sun and not a lot of wind—melons don’t like being chilly.

∙ Create 2 to 3 foot “mounds” of approximately 50 percent soil and 50 percent aged compost (it must be ripe aged compost or the melons will feel like they’re in a deep fryer) and site the mounds 4 to 6 feet apart.

∙ Plant your melon seeds 1 inch deep. Thin the seedlings so you have two plants per mound.

∙ Give each mound 1 to 2 inches of water a week, especially while the fruit is maturing.

∙ Since planting times and variety of melon you can grow will vary from region to region, consult your local Extension Office or garden center if you have any questions.

Eco Note: To make your barnside gardening even greener, recycle gently used muck buckets (just remember to put holes in the bottom for drainage) and use them as containers, and instead of dumping your water buckets in the driveway, use that water on your veggies and melons. I provide more ideas like these, as well as detailed information on how to start and maintain compost in my book Eco-Horsekeeping.

This tip (and others from Lucinda Dyer) are available for reprint. Contact Rebecca Didier (rdidier@sover.net) at Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) for more information.

HRTV TO AIR U.S. EQUESTRIAN TEAM GALA ON MONDAY, MARCH 15

Arcadia, CA, March 10, 2010 -- HRTV (R) will continue to showcase its wide-ranging spectrum of Equestrian programming when it presents highlights from the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Holiday fund-raising gala, beginning on Monday, March 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.


While the USET show will premiere on Monday evening, it will also re-air on Tuesday, and the following Sunday.

Produced by Equestrian Life, the popular event, which was sponsored by Succeed (R) and Wellington Classic Dressage, took place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL on December 11-12.


Jim Bates, HRTV executive vice president and general manager noted, "As the only US-based horse TV network with worldwide online reach, HRTV is proud to assist the US Equestrian Team in both building awareness of these noble horse sports and of the US competitors in the 2010 World Equestrian Games. HRTV also provides a platform for solicitation of the financial support the Team needs in order to participate in the 2010 World Equestrian Games. We're proud to be associated."

The USET Foundation provides funding to help prepare and field the US Teams for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Kentucky this September, and the fund-raiser helps provide funding for the competition, training, coaching and travel of America's elite horses and riders in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation. The money raised assists in supporting this country's high performance programs.

"The 'home team' advantage is well served by organizations such as HRTV and their commitment to assisting the US Equestrian Team as they compete against their peers, the world's best equine athletes, at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky," said David O'Connor, USEF president. "We welcome the opportunity HRTV provides to reach more US households with the excitement, passion and dedication of our Olympic and World Cup award-winning team."

Attendees were treated to a one-of-a-kind Equestrian event, featuring performances, exhibitions, and team competitions with Olympians and many Equestrian stars.


A distinguished group of performers took place in the fund-raiser, including: Lynn Palm's English and Western Dressage Performance on Rugged Painted Lark, Monty Roberts' participation in Reining, as well as Steffen Peter's mini-clinic on Dressage. Peter is acknowledged as the US's number one Dressage rider, and acclaimed worldwide as winner of the 2009 World Cup and the 2009 Aachen World Horse Festival.

In addition, the gifted Chester Weber, a decorated U.S. National Four-in-Hand Driving champion for a record-setting seven consecutive years, also performed during the gala.

"The US Equestrian Federation, host to the 2010 World Equestrian Games beginning in September in Lexington Kentucky, welcomes assistance from good partners inside and outside of the equestrian world," stated John Long, chief executive officer of the USEF. "HRTV's gesture in highlighting our athletes and needs for support are appreciated."

HRTV, which carries horseracing from many of the sport's top venues, will add a wide-variety of Equestrian programming, highlighting major international and US-based competitions, as well as documentaries and instructional shows, in the months ahead. New Equestrian programming will debut on Monday evenings, both in the morning and primetime on Tuesdays, and on Sunday mornings.


About HRTV
HRTV (www.hrtv.com) is a 24-hour, television-based multimedia network dedicated to the "Sport of Kings," horseracing, featuring live racing action from many of the sport's greatest racetracks. Passionate horse fans are also entertained and informed by HRTV's award-winning documentaries, original programming, in-depth analysis and equestrian lifestyle programming. The live stream of HRTV is available on a subscription basis at www.hrtvlive.com to high speed internet users worldwide. The HRTV television network is presently available via cable, telco video and satellite in 19 million US homes.

Andalusian-Lusitano Stallion Directory - directorio de semental - Diretório garanhão

Why did we form the Alliance? The founding members strongly believe that the best way to promote and show the breed is to have a national organization which welcomes and supports all Andalusians and Lusitanos (and their part breds) regardless of their recognized registry (ies). We feel it’s critical to maintain a larger, unified presence at shows, exhibitions, and other venues, whether at all – breed shows or breed – specific shows and demonstrations, in order to uphold credibility for the breed within the equestrian industry.

¿Por qué se forma la Alianza? Los miembros fundadores firmemente que la mejor manera de promover y mostrar la raza es tener una organización nacional que celebra y apoya todos los andaluces y Lusitanos (y sus breds parte), independientemente de su registro reconocido (s). Creemos que es fundamental para mantener una mayor presencia unificada en las ferias, exposiciones y otros lugares, si a todos - muestra la raza o la raza - muestra específica y manifestaciones, con el fin de mantener la credibilidad de la raza dentro de la industria ecuestre.

Por que nós damos forma a Aliança? Os membros fundadores acredito fortemente que a melhor forma de promover e mostrar a raça é de ter uma organização nacional que acolhe e apoia todos os Andaluzes e Lusitanos (e mulos sua parte), independentemente do seu registro reconhecido (s). Achamos que é fundamental para manter uma maior presença, unificado em feiras, exposições e outros eventos, quer sejam em tudo - mostra raça ou raça - mostra específicos e manifestações, a fim de manter a credibilidade da raça dentro da indústria eqüestre.

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THREE ADOPTIONS IN MARCH AT HORSE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION FACILITY, EQUINE PROTECTION OF NORTH AMERICA (E.P.O.N.A) LEAD TO 7 ADOPTIONS IN Q1 OF 2010

Epping, NH – March 10, 2010 – E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America), a non-profit, 501(c)(3) rescue for homeless, neglected and abused horses; a place for them to rest, recover and to find Forever Homes, is pleased to announce that three horses were adopted out to a loving, forever home in early March, increasing E.P.ON.A.’s 2010 adoptions to seven horses placed in the first quarter alone.



The Boys Go HomeSalvador (Sal), Unexpected Miracle and Blessed, affectionately known around E.P.O.N.A. as the “mud boys” or the “three amigos,” have found their Forever Home with a former volunteer of E.P.O.N.A. The three horses went to a lovely farm in New Hampshire on a beautiful pond with lots of acreage. The boys have their own brand new barn and will share the farm with other horses, dogs and emus.



“The boys are doing great,” commented their new owner, who wishes to remain anonymous. “They were completely relaxed as soon as they stepped foot on my property. We’ve been told our place has really good energy and EVERYONE always gets along. This has been a great transition and we are all very happy to have them here.”



For more information on E.P.O.N.A., or how to make a donation, visit http://www.eponarescue.org/index.html.

To find out how to volunteer at E.P.O.N.A., please visit our online volunteer page for more information.

Visit E.P.O.N.A.’s Facebook Fan Page or Twitter Account to stay current with all the latest information about the horses, volunteer and donation opportunities and events.




About E.P.O.N.A.:

E.P.O.N.A. is a State Certified Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation Facility. E.P.O.N.A. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization dedicated to the betterment and welfare of horses that have been abused and neglected. E.P.O.N.A. is based in Epping, NH and relies on the generous and heartfelt support from its volunteers, sponsors and donors to provide care and comfort to the equine residents until they can be adopted out to loving families. http://www.eponarescue.org/index.html

AHC RELEASES REPORT ON EQUESTRIAN ACCESS

Today, the American Horse Council released its 2009 Report on Equestrian Access on Federal Land. The 2009 report is intended to provide a brief overview of the responses the AHC received from equestrians to its ongoing access survey in 2009. The report can be viewed and downloaded on the AHC’s website at:

https://www.horsecouncil.org//images/2009 ReportEqAccessFedLand.pdf.



In July of 2009 the American Horse Council launched an effort to collect information regarding equestrian access issues on federal lands. This effort was prompted by a growing concern among recreational riders around the country that they were seeing a reduction in the number of trails and trail heads open to equestrians on federal land.



The center piece of this effort has been an AHC online form riders can use to report their personal experiences regarding trails on federal lands that have been closed to them or other access issues. This online form is located at https://www.horsecouncil.org/survey.php.



Hundreds of thousands of Americans use horses and pack stock to enjoy America’s great outdoors each year. However, it is an experience that cannot be enjoyed without access to public land, trail systems, and trailheads.



“The AHC will use this report to illustrate some of the challenges facing recreational riders,” said AHC President Jay Hickey.” “Our federal land mangers work hard to provide recreational opportunities and we need to make sure they have adequate resource and equestrians need to work with them at all levels. However, sometimes there are issues and conflicts that need to documented and brought to there attention. This report is just one part of our efforts to ensure equestrian continue to have recreational opportunities on federal land.



The AHC asks all recreational riders to visit the AHC website and continue to report any access issues they have had using this electronic form https://www.horsecouncil.org/survey.php.

Sneak Peek of Missy Wryn’s Soon to be Released

STARTING UNDER SADDLE FOR BITLESS TRAIL RIDING DVD SERIES





Get a Sneak Peek of Missy Wryn’s soon to be released Starting Under Saddle for Bitless Trail Riding DVD Series at www.MissyWryn.com. Missy’s unique style of working with horses founded on the principal of DO NO HARM demonstrates the effectiveness of affection coupled with prey animal psychology to create a safer bitless horse.

For high res pictures email Info@MissyWryn.com or call 503-630-3744

Nationally recognized horse trainer Missy Wryn developed Training the Whole Horse® on the foundation of Do No Harm. Specializing in Iron Free (bitless-spurless) riding for both English and Western trail riders, Missy teaches safer communication and control while maintaining an affectionate relationship between you and your horse. Missy Wryn is also the founder of IRON FREE Riding, HorseMAREship, Sisters of the Saddle, DO NO HARM Today and Nature’s Balance Care™ plus inventor of the ALL-IN-ONE Rope Halter Bitless Bridle. Visit www.MissyWryn.com for more information.

HORSEMANSHIP Q&A with Charles Wilhelm

The Health of the Foot: To Shoe or Not to Shoe



Question: What are your thoughts on horses going barefoot?



Answer from Charles Wilhelm: For me, horsemanship is being knowledgeable of and responsible for every aspect of the horse. There are many areas we need to understand about the horse and one of the most important is hoof care.



There is a good deal of discussion these days about whether horses should be shod or go barefoot. I’m sticking my neck out but here goes — this is an area where we should use common sense, taking into consideration the health of the feet and the amount and type of activity of the horse. We also need to consider the type of feed and the supplements the horse is getting. When a barefoot horse comes in for training and the feet are healthy with good conformation, I don’t recommend having the horse shod. Some horses have very hard feet with good conformation and will never need to be shod. If a horse with iron feet is working a lot on terrain that is rocky or abrasive, shoes may or may not be needed. We usually ride over many types of terrain and not just rocks. So, here again, we use common sense. The decision is always based on the health of the foot.



Some people say shoeing is not natural. Putting a rider on a horse’s back is not natural either. Plus, a rider adds more weight to the horse and that changes the dynamic of hoof care. Some people are adamant that all horses can go barefoot but that is just not true. Most horses can go barefoot under the right conditions, such as not being worked and being a pasture pet. Proponents – some, not all - of going barefoot have the philosophy that all horses can go barefoot if given time to adjust. When a horse is going to go barefoot, time does need to be allowed for the feet to harden and adjust. If it takes a year to get a horse sound when barefoot, then I don’t think it is fair to the horse to leave it barefoot. There are special boots that can be placed on the feet to get them used to being unshod. These are similar to the EasyBoot that can be used out on the trail when a shoe is lost. These may help, but the horse is still walking on a hard surface inside the boot. The more a horse is ridden by a rider who is paying attention, the more the rider is going to know if shoes are needed. The reality is that not every horse can always go barefoot.



You also hear that it is good to pull the shoes in winter and there is some merit to this. Mud often sucks the shoes off anyway and we usually ride less in the winter. It is fine to pull the shoes if the horse has healthy feet and can handle it.



For a horse with a narrow heel, going barefoot gives the foot a chance to spread and the heel to open up. Also, going barefoot increases the flow of blood and supports a healthy foot. The feet are stimulated because there is more contact with the frog and the bottom of the sole.



I like big shoes on a horse because a large shoe allows the hooves to expand. If a horse is shod with a shoe that is too small the hoof cannot expand and will be constricted. The bottom of the hoof wall will contract; it can’t expand because there is no place for it to go. As it contracts, the farrier puts on another smaller shoe and this can cause a horse to go lame. The bottom of the shoe should not be smaller than the coronary band. Farriers often keep the shoes as small as possible so that the horse does not lose a shoe. It is true that a horse can over reach with the back foot and pull the front shoe off. I still want the biggest shoe that fits the horse to have plenty of room in the hoof wall for the nail. From my perspective, it is a good tradeoff.



A lot of the bad rap about shoeing is caused by improper shoeing. Many lamenesses are caused by poor trimming and shoeing. A two-day class is not sufficient to gain the knowledge required to shoe properly. I have a lot of different horses come in for training. About 90 percent of the time the horses are not shod properly because they are not balanced (the horse’s feet are not hitting the ground evenly) or the shoes are too small. I can understand why there is so much discussion about going barefoot, but a horse’s natural conformation needs to be able to handle it.



I don’t believe that all horses should be shod. I do believe that all horses should be shod if they don’t have healthy feet. If they can’t stand up to a training program or go on a long trail ride without getting sore feet, they need shoes.



Horsemanship is a complete package. It is doing what works for the horse. It is not saying that barefoot is the only way or that shoeing is the only way. It is being flexible and reasonable to meet the individual needs of the horse. It is paying attention and recognizing your horse’s needs, protecting your horse with good stalls and fences, knowing about nutrition and health care — a complete package of knowledge and action.



For more information about Charles Wilhelm, his Foundation Training program, clinic schedules, equipment, books and DVDs, please visit www.CharlesWilhelm.com or call 877.886.9001.

PRCA Weekly Press Release - March 8, 2010

IN THIS RELEASE YOU’LL FIND:
1. Repeating as champion at RodeoHouston no easy matter
1a. Ledoux suffers broken left foot, sidelined 3-4 weeks
2. Former PRCA bull rider Bingham claims Academy Award
3. Next up
4. Rodeo News and Notes
5. 2010 PRCA World Standings leaders
6. 2010 PRCA World Standings
7. 2010 Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Standings
8. 2010 Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour Standings

1. Repeating as champion at RodeoHouston no easy matter
HOUSTON – It’s easy enough to consign the whole thing to being rodeo karma.
A year ago, Kelsey Parchman and Richard Durham came to RodeoHouston without their regular partners, were put together by officials in the PRCA’s Procom department and won the $50,000 Shootout Round.

This year, they made the decision to come back to defend their title together. And they failed to make it out of Super Series II.

The greater irony? Durham’s former partner, Blaine Linaweaver, moved on to the semifinal round at Reliant Stadium with partner Brandon Bates.

“This is a key rodeo during the year,” Linaweaver told the Houston Chronicle, “because it can seal your fate for the whole year. If you win first, you pretty much already have a berth in the (Wrangler) National Finals Rodeo.

“Not being here last year made me really have to rodeo hard in the fall to make it to the NFR.”
With a purse of $1.3 million, the rodeo has proven to be a game-changer, to be sure. But it is also notably fickle.
Midway through the Super Series competitions, RodeoHouston is already assured of having new champions in at least three events. Apart from Parchman and Durham, two other reigning champions have failed to move onto the semifinals – steer wrestler Curtis Cassidy (although his brother Cody made it) and barrel racer Mary Burger.

The only competitor who won the $50,000 Shootout Round last year who has made it safely through is bull rider Douglas Duncan. Still to come are bareback rider Clint Cannon, tie-down roper Ryan Watkins and saddle bronc rider Bryce Miller.

Parchman/Durham finished fourth – just out of the money – in the first round of Super Series II, failed to complete their run in the second round and earned $1,000 each by finishing third in round three to fall short of the semifinals.

“Being the defending champions (was) really not more pressure,” Durham said. “It’s hard to win any rodeo two times in a row, so there (wasn’t) a lot of pressure.

1A. Ledoux suffers broken left foot, sidelined 3-4 weeks
Steer wrestler Gabe Ledoux, a two-time Wrangler NFR qualifier who currently stands fifth in the world standings, suffered a broken left foot during the March 7 Super Series II competition and is projected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Ledoux said his hazing horse stepped on him during a run and dislocated his big toe. X-rays taken in Houston this morning by Dr. Taylor Brown showed two broken bones. Ledoux has a walking boot on his left foot and will not need surgery.

“At worst, I think I’m only going to miss Rodeo Austin (March 15-27) and Huntsville, Texas (March 26-27),” Ledoux said, “but we’ll see how the foot feels after a few days.”

2. Former PRCA bull rider Bingham claims Academy Award

Ryan Bingham’s brief PRCA bull riding career came nearly a generation after ProRodeo Hall of Fame bull Oscar was terrorizing competitors all over North America. Still, it can be said, the Oscar he conquered March 7, to life-changing advantage, took just as much as tenacity, perseverance and dedication to handle as any 2,000-pound bull. Even Oscar.

Bingham, 28, won the Academy Award for best original song – along with T-Bone Burnett – for his work on The Weary Kind, the theme from Crazy Heart. Bingham had a short acting part in the film and performed the song on the movie’s soundtrack.

Bingham told reporters backstage that he and his band (The Dead Horses) were living in a Suburban four years ago, and that his life took a sudden dramatic change when Crazy Heart director Scott Cooper handed him a script and said, “If you’re inspired to write anything, let me know.”

3. Next Up
March 8 RodeoHouston continues
March 11 Marshall (Texas) Pro Rodeo begins
March 12 Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo begins
March 12 Frank Bogert Memorial PRCA Rodeo, Palm Springs, Calif., begins
March 13 Xtreme Bulls Division 2 Qualifying Event, Austin, Texas
March 13 Okeechobee (Fla.) Cattlemen’s Spring Rodeo begins
March 14 Xtreme Bulls Division 2 Qualifying Event, Austin, Texas
March 15 Rodeo Austin, Austin, Texas, begins

4. Rodeo News and Notes
Josh gets ‘peek’ at big money in Wrangler Timed Event Championship
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Josh Peek continues to be a quick study.
Peek was leading the Wrangler Timed Event Championships at the Lazy E Arena last year with one run left, but took a 60-second time in the steer roping (the equivalent of a no-time at the WTEC) and dropped to a fourth-place finish.

The Pueblo, Colo., cowboy was in the same situation on March 7 – leading the average with one run remaining. Only this time, Peek tied his steer down in 18.4 seconds to become the Wrangler Timed Event Champion of the World with a total time of 315.2 seconds on 25 runs. He is the 11th man to win the title in the 26 years of the WTEC.

In addition to winning $50,000 for the average, Peek, the two-time PRCA reserve world champion all-around cowboy, placed twice in the fast rounds and exited the Lazy E Arena the weekend with $58,000.

“I was more prepared this year,” Peek said. “Before I got here, I believed I was going to win. Without adversity, you’ll never achieve success. There will always be road bumps, and you need the Lord and your family, but you also have to believe in yourself.”

The WTEC annually takes 20 of the world’s toughest cowboys to battle the clock and test their talents in a marathon of timed events – heading and heeling, tie-down roping, steer wrestling and steer roping – for a share of a $150,000 total purse.

In the steer wrestling, six-time WTEC champion Trevor Brazile had a tough steer, suffering a 60-second time that took him out of the lead with just one round left. When Peek completed his steer wrestling run in 4.1 seconds, he had the lead over K.C. Jones of Burlington, Wyo., and he needed only to be 46.1 seconds in the steer roping for the win.

Jones finished second in the average with a time of 343.0 seconds for $25,000, while JoJo Lemond was third at 358.3 seconds for $15,000. Brazile claimed fourth (364.9) for $10,000, and fifth was Chance Kelton of Mayer, Ariz., (367.6) for $7,500. Kelton also had the fastest round with 48 seconds in the second go for an additional $10,000.

LeMond, of Andrews, Texas, shattered the WTEC team roping heading record with a 4.5-second run, paired with 2008 World Champion Randon Adams. The previous record was 5.1 seconds by B.J. Campbell in 2002. LeMond also holds the WTEC team roping heeling record with a 4.9-second effort with Matt Sherwood in 2009.

- Courtesy of Lazy E Arena

Rodeo community delivers support in Traylor’s time of need
Friends, family and the rodeo community banded together Feb. 28 in Hattiesburg, Miss., to raise more than $73,000 in support of veteran PRCA team roper Richard Traylor as he begins his recovery from surgery to remove a brain tumor.

Traylor, 43, suffered a seizure last December and, after a second episode a month later, was diagnosed with a cancer so virulent that doctors told him that he would have only 11 weeks to live if he did not undergo immediate surgery to remove the tumor.

He was operated on Feb. 12 in Houston and returned there March 4 to begin a course of radiation and chemotherapy treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The benefit at Forrest County Multipurpose Center drew more than 800 team roping pairs and 250 barrel racers. An auction presided over by fellow PRCA team roper and Traylor’s Poplarville, Miss., neighbor Frank Graves raised $30,000.

“The amazing thing was that there wasn’t enough time to finish the event,” Graves said. “So many people came to lend their support that we started at 8 a.m. and went on until past 1:30 a.m.

“We raised just about enough to cover the cost of his treatment, but not what it will cost him to stay in Houston for six weeks. The family has no insurance to handle any of this.”

Anyone wishing to help can go to the Web site created and donated by Richard Green (www.rtbenefit.com) and make a donation through PayPal.

Traylor has been a PRCA member since 1993 and a regular competitor at Southeastern Circuit rodeos, winning team roping titles at Starkville, Miss.; Lauderdale, Miss.; Alexandria, La.; Southaven, Miss.; and De Ridder, La., during the last three years.

He lives in Poplarville with his wife, Carmen, and children, Dalton and Dylan.

Wright documentary receives Western Heritage Award
Born to Ride: Cody Wright and the Quest for a World Title will receive the Western Heritage Award as the Outstanding Documentary film of 2009 during ceremonies April 17 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.

The documentary, produced by Southern Utah University, tracked Wright’s season-long battle with five-time World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider Billy Etbauer to claim the gold buckle during the 2008 season.

Action footage is interspersed with interviews with Wright, his family, friends and mentors, chronicling his journey from boyhood in rural Utah to the bright lights of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.

The film was produced by Jon Smith, written and directed by Lyman Hafen and narrated by Wilford Brimley.

Catalena wins election for county commissioner’s seat in Texas
PRCA Stock Contractor Sammy Catalena won the election for Brazos County (Texas) Commissioner Precinct 2 on March 2, receiving 54 percent of the votes in a three-candidate Republican primary.

With no Democratic opponent on the November ballot, the primary result means Catalena will win the seat.
“I am humbled by winning this without a runoff,” Catalena said, “and I credit it to family, friends, workers and all the people who voted for me.”

Catalena, 62, has been a PRCA member since 1987. He has more than 2,500 acres of ranch land near Bryan, Texas, for his 215 head of horses and 60 bulls.

The Pride of the PRCA video blog answers fan questions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – In an effort to make their video blog content more interactive, “The Pride of the PRCA,” which includes three-time World Champion Bareback Rider Bobby Mote, Ryan Gray, Jason Havens and Brian Bain, began asking fans last December to submit questions via e-mail after the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Each question is reviewed, and then the group decides which one to answer on the video blog. With the support of Montana Silversmiths, the official buckle maker of the PRCA, the fan who gets their question answered and aired on the Internet blog will receive a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle.

The first question, which will be posted this week at www.RodeoUP.com as well as on www.prorodeo.com, www.bobbymote.com and www.ryangrayrodeo.com, was submitted by Jared Slagle of Gothenburg, Neb., who asked, “What is in your gear bag?”

To find out what these guys carry from rodeo to rodeo, log on and look for The Pride of the PRCA video blog.
A new question will be answered each month with a Montana Silversmiths belt buckle going to the fan who submitted the question. To submit a question, e-mail the question to ThePride@RodeoUP.com.

Besides answering fan questions this year, the group will continue to share behind-the-scenes looks at life on the road as professional bareback riders in the PRCA.

ProRodeo Livestock video available for free
A 20-minute video, titled ProRodeo Livestock, is available free of charge to rodeo enthusiasts through the PRCA Industry Outreach Department in Colorado Springs, Colo. The educational video covers rodeo history, livestock care, PRCA stock contractors’ born-to-buck breeding program and PRCA rules that govern the safety of animals in competition.

PRCA stock contractors Dona Vold Larsen (Triple V Rodeo Company) and Jim Korkow (Korkow Rodeos) speak in the video, and several cowboys talk about the athletic ability of bucking horses and bulls and also discuss rodeo equipment.

Three-time and reigning World Champion Bareback Rider Bobby Mote, 2006 World Champion Bull Rider B.J. Schumacher and 19-time Wrangler NFR saddle bronc qualifier Rod Hay are among the cowboys featured in the video.

Representatives of rodeo committees, rodeo clubs, Western youth groups and other organizations wishing to get a copy of the free video may call PRCA Industry Outreach Director Cindy Schonholtz at 719.593.8840 or e-mail requests to animalwelfare@prorodeo.com.

5. 2010 PRCA World Standings Leaders
AA: Trevor Brazile………$51,516
BB: Kaycee Feild.............. $32,490
SW: Clayton Morrison...... $27,575
TR-1:Travis Tryan…….... $24,695
TR-2: Michael Jones…..... $24,695
SB: J.J. Elshere.................. $34,588
TD: Trevor Brazile.............$41,231
BR: Wesley Silcox.............$46,429
SR: Vin Fisher Jr…..............$8,073

6. 2010 PRCA World Standings
Unofficial as of March 8, 2010.
For 2010, official rodeo limits are as follows: all-around, 70; bareback riding, 100; steer wrestling, 70; team roping, 70; saddle bronc riding, 100; tie-down roping, 100; barrel racing, 70; and bull riding, 125. Bull riders can count Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls events toward the PRCA World Standings, but not toward the all-around standings.

All-around
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $51,516
2. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 22,208
3. Trell Etbauer, Goodwell, Okla. 12,239
4. Wesley Brunson, Terry, Miss. 7,621

Bareback Riding
1. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah $32,490
2. Tom McFarland, Wickenburg, Ariz. 22,157
3. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. 21,328
4. Micky Downare, Hartsel, Colo. 20,203
5. Eric Swenson, Denison, Texas 17,746
6. Joe Gunderson, Agar, S.D. 17,405
7. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas 16,707
8. Matt Bright, Azle, Texas 16,661
9. Bobby Mote, Culver, Ore. 15,346
10. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 13,435
11. Jason Havens, Prineville, Ore. 12,877
12. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. 12,711
13. Scott Montague, Rapid City, S.D. 11,768
14. Luke Creasy, Brownfield, Alberta 10,978
15. Dave Worsfold, Wandoan, Queensland, Australia 10,946
16. Bud Munns, Snowville, Utah 10,234
17. Caleb Bennett, Santaquin, Utah 9,431
18. Bryan Jones, Elko, Nev. 8,572
19. Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 7,506
20. Bee Jay Scott, Otley, Iowa 7,366

Steer Wrestling
1. Clayton Morrison, Cavalier, N.D. $27,575
2. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. 27,090
3. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. 22,205
4. Olin Hannum, West Haven, Utah 18,080
5. Gabe Ledoux, Kaplan, La. 17,211
6. Jason Miller, Lance Creek, Wyo. 16,646
7. Cash Myers, Athens, Texas 15,206
8. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 14,215
9. Ken Lewis, La Junta, Colo. 13,797
10. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 12,125
11. Cody Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 11,885
12. Justin Blaine Davis, Bartonville, Texas 11,053
13. Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, Ore. 10,973
14. Lee Graves, Calgary, Alberta 10,895
15. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 10,699
16. Glen Clark, Granbury, Texas 10,585
17. Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. 10,276
18. Joey Bell Jr., Athens, Texas 10,239
19. Billy Bugenig, Ferndale, Calif. 10,045
20. Erik Johnson, Eltopia, Wash. 9,928

Team Roping (header)
1. Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont. $24,695
2. Colby Siddoway, Hooper, Utah 19,555
3. Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas 18,615
4. Caleb Mitchell, Pollok, Texas 18,490
5. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. 17,603
6. Derrick Begay, Seba Dalkai, Ariz. 15,910
7. Britt Williams, Hammond, Mont. 13,891
8. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. 13,548
9. Joel Bach, Millsap, Texas 13,157
10. Cody Graham, Everton, Mo. 12,145
11. Matt Robertson, Augusta, Mont. 11,886
12. Charly Crawford, Prineville, Ore. 10,971
13. Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, Colo. 10,883
14. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. 10,159
15. David Key, Stephenville, Texas 9,938
16. Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla. 9,152
17. Ty Blasingame, Ramah, Colo. 8,977
18. Steve Purcella, Hereford, Texas 8,964
19. JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 8,738
20. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 8,429

Team Roping (heeler)
1. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas $24,695
2. Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. 19,555
3. Justin Hendrick, Rosenberg, Texas 18,615
4. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. 17,603
5. Cesar de la Cruz, Tucson, Ariz. 15,910
6. Justin Copp, Justin, Texas 15,653
7. Bobby Harris, Highmore, S.D. 14,841
8. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont. 14,787
9. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. 13,548
10. Paul Eaves, Millsap, Texas 13,412
11. Gabe Gwaltney, Carthage, Mo. 12,145
12. Russell Cardoza, Farmington, Calif. 11,921
13. Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas 10,883
14. Caleb Twisselman, Santa Margarita, Calif. 10,159
15. Rich Skelton, Llano, Texas 9,938
16. Martin Lucero, Stephenville, Texas 9,676
17. Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla. 9,152
18. Cody Hintz, Spring Creek, Nev. 8,977
19. Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo. 8,964
20. Randon Adams, Logandale, Nev. 8,738

Saddle Bronc Riding
1. J.J. Elshere, Quinn, S.D. $34,588
2. Shaun Stroh, Dickinson, N.D. 33,052
3. Jeff Willert, Belvidere, S.D. 29,963
4. Ty Atchison, Jackson, Mo. 18,356
5. Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. 16,495
6. Cody Martin, Eagle, Colo. 14,928
7. Rod Hay, Wildwood, Alberta 13,013
8. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont. 11,949
9. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 11,749
10. Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas 10,429
11. Jesse Wright, Milford, Utah 10,244
12. Billy Etbauer, Edmond, Okla. 10,074
13. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. 9,182
14. Cody Taton, Corona, N.M. 8,523
15. Tate Owens, Platteville, Colo. 8,457
16. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 8,225
17. Sam Spreadborough, Snyder, Texas 7,982
18. Cody Wright, Milford, Utah 7,829
19. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. 7,485
20. Cort Scheer, Elsmere, Neb. 7,425

Tie-down Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $41,231
2. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. 34,043
3. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas 31,545
4. Justin Maass, Giddings, Texas 21,869
5. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas 20,721
6. Timber Moore, Aubrey, Texas 19,208
7. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. 17,612
8. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 17,510
9. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, N.M. 15,439
10. Fred Whitfield, Hockley, Texas 15,091
11. Ace Slone, Cuero, Texas 13,828
12. Trevor Thiel, Greeley, Colo. 13,535
13. Blake Huckabee, Shreveport, La. 13,439
14. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 12,813
15. Tyson Durfey, Colbert, Wash. 12,159
16. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 11,508
17. Randall Carlisle, Lipan, Texas 11,454
18. Stetson Vest, Childress, Texas 11,217
19. Cade Swor, Crafton, Texas 10,709
20. Clif Cooper, Decatur, Texas 10,050

Steer Roping
1. Vin Fisher Jr., Andrews, Texas $8,073
2. Rocky Patterson, Pratt, Kan. 7,840
3. Walter Priestly, Robstown, Texas 5,775
4. Bryce Davis, Abilene, Texas 5,636
5. Dan Fisher, Andrews, Texas 5,421
6. J. Tom Fisher, Andrews, Texas 4,616
7. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas 4,548
8. Cody Scheck, Kiowa, Kan. 3,807
9. Cody Dutton, Boerne, Texas 3,737
10. Rod Hartness, Pawhuska, Okla. 3,591
11. Kim Ziegelgruber, Edmond, Okla. 3,346
12. Scott Snedecor, Uvalde, Texas 3,188
13. Will Gasperson, Decatur, Texas 3,126
14. J. Paul Williams, Burbank, Okla. 3,102
15. Tony Reina, Wharton, Texas 2,915
16. J.R. Olson, Greeley, Colo. 2,907
17. Chet Herren, Pawhuska, Okla. 2,622
18. Shorty Garten, Pawhuska, Okla. 2,467
19. Shay Good, Midland, Texas 2,394
20. Lawson Plemons, Axtell, Texas 2,349

Bull Riding
1. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $46,429
2. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 34,226
3. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. 33,913
4. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. 32,727
5. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 29,938
6. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 25,585
7. Dustin Elliott, North Platte, Neb. 23,295
8. Dylan Werner, Bushnell, Fla. 19,507
9. Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 19,001
10. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 18,672
11. Chad Denton, Berry Creek, Calif. 18,374
12. Jason Beck, Prairieville, La. 15,904
13. Tyler Johnston, Bridger, Mont. 15,592
14. Dave Samsel, Stephenville, Texas 15,134
15. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 14,647
16. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 13,595
17. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 13,492
18. Howdy Cloud, Kountze, Texas 13,270
19. Friday Wright II, Moss Point, Miss. 13,162
20. D.J. Domangue, Odessa, Texas 11,731

*Barrel racing (through March 8, 2010)
Barrel racing standings, provided by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA), are unofficial, subject to audit and may change. Unofficial WPRA Standings are published by the PRCA as a courtesy. The PRCA is not responsible for the verification or updating of WPRA standings.

1. Brittany Pozzi, Victoria, Texas $50,232
2. Lindsay Sears, Nanton, Alberta 30,328
3. Sherry Cervi, Marana, Ariz. 25,966
4. Lisa Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 24,662
5. Tana Poppino, Big Cabin, Okla. 23,738
6. Annesa Self, Valley View, Texas 23,236
7. Layna Kight, Wills Point, Texas 19,959
8. Angie Meadors, Blanchard, Okla. 16,752
9. Danyelle Campbell, Beaumont, Calif. 16,612
10. Janna Beam, Hallsville, Texas 16,278
11. Jean Winters, Texline, Texas 16,243
12. Lacy Wilson, Artesia, N.M. 15,143
13. Kassie Mowry, Dublin, Texas 14,521
14. Mary Burger, Pauls Valley, Okla. 14,357
15. Molly Powell, Stephenville, Texas 13,629
16. Sydni Blanchard, Albuquerque, N.M. 12,134
17. Jessi Eagleberger, Stringtown, Okla. 12,070
18. Shelley Morgan, Eustace, Texas 11,855
19. Sabrina Ketcham, Yeso, N.M. 11,683
20. Haley Thorne, Midlothian, Texas 10,930

7. Wrangler Million Dollar Tour Standings
Due to technical difficulties, the updated version of the tour standings, including the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, are unavailable

Please check www.prorodeo.com on Feb. 23
Unofficial as of March 8, 2010

Bareback
1. Micky Downare, Hartsel, Colo. $18,408
2. Tom McFarland, Wickenburg, Ariz. 13,482
3. Eric Swenson, Denison, Texas 9,593
4. Caleb Bennett, Santaquin, Utah 9,074
5. Matt Bright, Azle, Texas 6,741
6. Kaycee Feild, Payson, Utah 6,420
7. Tilden Hooper, Carthage, Texas 5,703
8. Wes Stevenson, Lubbock, Texas 5,185
9. Scott Montague, Rapid City, S.D. 4,666
10. Joe Gunderson, Agar, S.D. 4,477
11. Matt Lait, Balzac, Alberta 4,326
12. Evan Jayne, Marseille, Alberta 3,889
13. Ryan Gray, Cheney, Wash. 3,629
Ryan Stutes, Sulphur, La. 3,629
15. Kelly Timberman, Mills, Wyo. 3,624
16. Monte Downare, Hartsel, Colo. 3,370
Dusty LaValley, Crooked Creek, Alberta 3,370
18. Bryan Jones, Elko, Nev. 3,197
19. Logan Hodson, Telkwa, British Columbia 2,333
Casey Colletti, Pueblo, Colo. 2,333

Steer Wrestling
1. Luke Branquinho, Los Alamos, Calif. $17,111
2. Clayton Morrison, Cavalier, N.D. 16,074
3. Nick Guy, Sparta, Wis. 10,956
4. Chancey Larson, Manhattan, Kan. 10,370
5. Shawn Greenfield, Lakeview, Ore. 8,551
6. Cody Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 8,296
7. Dean Gorsuch, Gering, Neb. 4,407
8. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 4,148
9. Kyle Whitaker, Chambers, Neb. 4,017
10. Blake Knowles, Heppner, Ore. 3,889
11. Todd Suhn, Hermosa, S.D. 3,819
12. Olin Hannum, West Haven, Utah 3,629
13. Clay Schaack, Wall, S.D. 3,499
14. Ivan Teigen, Camp Crook, S.D. 3,190
15. Stockton Graves, Newkirk, Okla. 3,111
Dane Hanna, Starkville, Miss. 3,111
Wade Sumpter, Fowler, Colo. 3,111
18. Casey McMillen, Redmond, Ore. 2,851
19. Beau Franzen, Sidney, Mont. 2,592
Casey Martin, Sulphur, La. 2,592

Team Roping-Header
1. Colby Siddoway, Hooper, Utah $18,148
2. Travis Tryan, Billings, Mont. 12,445
3. Tommy Edens, Gatesville, Texas 11,930
4. Caleb Mitchell, Pollok, Texas 8,037
5. Clay Tryan, Billings, Mont. 7,175
6. Keven Daniel, Franklin, Tenn. 6,481
7. Matt Robertson, Augusta, Mont. 5,380
8. Britt Williams, Hammond, Mont. 5,185
9. Nick Sartain, Yukon, Okla. 4,899
10. Jesse Sheffield, Austin, Colo. 4,862
11. Cody Graham, Everton, Mo. 4,546
12. Brandon Beers, Powell Butte, Ore. 4,148
Cody McMinn, Caddo Mills, Texas 4,148
14. Coleman Proctor, Pryor, Okla. 3,692
15. Joel Bach, Millsap, Texas 3,665
16. Jay Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,629
17. Steve Purcella, Hereford, Texas 3,111
JoJo LeMond, Andrews, Texas 3,111
Garrett Tonozzi, Fruita, Colo. 3,111
Cody Tew, Harlowton, Mont. 3,111

Team Roping-Heeler
1. Matt Zancanella, Aurora, S.D. $18,148
2. Michael Jones, Stephenville, Texas 12,445
3. Justin Hendrick, Rosenberg, Texas 11,930
4. Justin Copp, Justin, Texas 8,037
5. Travis Graves, Jay, Okla. 7,175
6. Brad Culpepper, Ashburn, Ga. 6,481
7. Chase Tryan, Helena, Mont. 5,380
8. Bobby Harris, Highmore, S.D. 5,185
9. Kollin VonAhn, Durant, Okla. 4,899
10. Wes Miller, Big Piney, Wyo. 4,862
11. Gabe Gwaltney, Carthage, Mo. 4,546
12. Ryan Motes, Weatherford, Texas 4,148
Jake Long, Coffeyville, Kan. 4,148
14. Caleb Twisselman, Santa Margarita, Calif. 3,692
15. Austin Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,629
16. Monty Joe Petska, Turlock, Calif. 3,271
17. Jhett Johnson, Casper, Wyo. 3,111
Mickey Gomez, Holland, Texas 3,111
Kinney Harrell, Marshall, Texas 3,111
Randon Adams, Logandale, Nev. 3,111

Saddle Bronc
1. J.J. Elshere, Quinn, S.D. $17,630
2. Jeff Willert, Belvidere, S.D. 15,118
3. Shaun Stroh, Dickinson, N.D. 9,593
Mike Outhier, Utopia, Texas 9,593
5. Dustin Flundra, Pincher Creek, Alberta 8,080
6. Cody Martin, Eagle, Colo. 7,189
7. Chad Ferley, Oelrichs, S.D. 6,006
8. Taos Muncy, Corona, N.M. 5,703
Ty Atchison, Jackson, Mo. 5,703
10. Samuel Kelts, denton, Texas 5,185
11. Isaac Diaz, Stephenville, Texas 4,148
12. Cody Taton, Corona, N.M. 4,078
13. Billy Etbauer, Edmond, Okla. 3,889
14. Jesse Kruse, Great Falls, Mont. 2,932
15. Heith DeMoss, Heflin, La. 2,851
16. Bryce Miller, Buffalo, S.D. 2,592
17. Rod Hay, Wildwood, Alberta 2,333
Chuck Schmidt, Keldron, S.D. 2,333
19. Chet Johnson, Gillette, Wyo. 2,228
20. Curtis Garton, Kaitaia, New Zealand 2,074

Tie Down Roping
1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $16,593
2. Houston Hutto, Del Rio, Texas 14,519
3. Jerrad Hofstetter, Portales, N.M. 10,370
4. Cody Ohl, Hico, Texas 8,296
5. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 6,830
6. Shane Hanchey, Sulphur, La. 6,256
7. Jake Hannum, Ogden, Utah 5,579
8. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 5,567
9. Bubba Paschal, La Porte, Texas 5,444
10. Blake Huckabee, Shreveport, La. 5,185
11. Ryan Watkins, Dublin, Texas 5,029
12. Clif Cooper, Decatur, Texas 4,183
13. Trevor Thiel, Greeley, Colo. 3,922
14. Stran Smith, Childress, Texas 3,370
Cade Swor, Crafton, Texas 3,370
16. Blair Burk, Durant, Okla. 3,150
17. Adam Gray, Seymour, Texas 2,851
18. Jake Pratt, Ellensburg, Wash. 2,795
19. Sterling Smith, Stephenville, Texas 2,592
20. Grady Lockhart, Oelrichs, S.D. 2,572

Bull Riding
1. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. $19,963
2. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 13,222
3. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 12,445
4. Ted Bert, Modesto, Calif. 7,259
5. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 7,000
6. Steve Woolsey, Payson, Utah 6,741
7. Dylan Werner, Bushnell, Fla. 4,812
8. Cody Buller, Glendive, Mont. 4,769
9. Kanin Asay, Powell, Wyo. 4,421
10. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 4,148
11. Tyler Willis, Wheatland, Wyo. 3,629
12. Jordan Hooton, Daingerfield, Texas 3,370
13. Shawn Hogg, Odessa, Texas 3,111
14. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 2,592
15. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 2,150
16. Bandy Murphy, Morgan Mill, Texas 2,074
Seth Glause, Rock Springs, Wyo. 2,074
Beau Schroeder, China, Texas 2,074
Douglas Duncan, Alvin, Texas 2,074
20. Jesse Bail, Camp Crook, S.D. 1,899

8. Seminole Hard Rock Xtreme Bulls Tour Standings
Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches
Unofficial as of March 8, 2010.
1. Wesley Silcox, Santaquin, Utah $30,875
2. Corey Navarre, Weatherford, Okla. 28,059
3. Dustin Elliott, North Platte, Neb. 18,617
4. Marcus Michaelis, Caldwell, Idaho 17,162
5. Tyler Johnston, Bridger, Mont. 13,513
6. Chad Denton, Berry Creek, Calif. 11,430
7. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 9,931
8. Jason Beck, Prairieville, La. 9,847
9. J.W. Harris, Mullin, Texas 9,668
10. Cole Echols, Elm Grove, La. 8,889
11. Cody Whitney, Asher, Okla. 8,749
12. Clayton Williams, Carthage, Texas 7,621
13. Clay Hindman, Belvidere, S.D. 6,995
14. Clint Craig, Mena, Ark. 5,673
15. Souli Shanklin, Rocksprings, Texas 5,480
16. Howdy Cloud, Kountze, Texas 4,526
17. Jarrod Ford, Greeley, Colo. 4,464
18. Tyler Smith, Fruita, Colo. 4,099
19. Clayton Savage, Casper, Wyo. 3,835
20. Ardie Maier, Timber Lake, S.D. 3,747

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