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HELP: 3/6/09
Can you temporarily house some emaciated horses and ponies?Or contribute food for them once temporary homes are found?
Help Washtenaw County'sHumane Society of Huron Valley. They took in 6,000 animals last year. They get calls about horses every couple of months.contact tanya@hshv.org


Want to shape policy about equestrian trails in Michigan? Visit this site: Back Country Horsemen in Michigan http://www.bchmi.org/


Want to shape policy re unwanted horses? Please take AHC survey before the end of January:: the group wants to discover the contributing factors surrounding the issue: Survey


VET A VISIT
MSU's Annual Open House
April 18
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Riverbend Equine Services - consulting

Stallion Season Auction, now through Jan 10, to benefit horse placement operations New Vocations and CANTER Ohio. more


Whorls indicate horse's right/left-footedness more


Tania Evans Media for writing, photography, web work


NOTICE: Seeking a new Young Rider blogger - could it be YOU???


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Want to run an Equestrian Center?
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified owner/operator to revnovate, operate, and maintain an Equestrian Service Center located at Waterloo Recreation Area located in Jackson County. If interested, contact Gary Jones at 16345 McClure Road, Route 1, Chelsea, MI 48118 or (734) 475-8307. A mandatory site walk-through will be held on June 10, 2008 at 10:00 am at Waterloo Recreation Area.

HJAM spring shows beings at Waterloo May 8! more

Olivia moves back home to Michigan and starts out on Jumpers at HJAM's spring shows more

Eastern Tent Caterpillars on on the Move, May 2008 more

For a good feel - a good "wet" feel - of the joy of winter hunting, please see Trish Gearhart's story via this link: Waterloo Hunt--winter rain

 

Training the police horse:
click here forOfficer Kennedy's bio


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BOOK REVIEW:
Hoof Problems by Rob van Nassau

Wow - buy it!


hocking hills rental

 

Free instructional videos on horse health from thehorse.com.

 

Coming soon: journal entries from Games 2010 Marketing Manager - a Michigander gives us an exclusive, inside look

 

New Tax Laws for 2008

N. American Thoroughbred Society - register your jockey club-papered thoroughbred for awards in other disciplines.
www.hellohorse.com


2008 Guidelines for Vaccinations - just released by American Association of Equine Practitioners. more


 

 

Vet Dr. Zauel in Photos:


Tendon Examination

tendon examined

Stitches in Pictureseyelid ripped


BOOK REVIEW:
Hoof Problems by Rob van Nassau

Wow - buy it!


2010 Equestrian Games Facts
Kentucky Horse Park

Date September 25 - October 10, 2010
Duration 16 days
Anticipated attendance 500,000
Anticipated economic impact $150+ million
Number of participating nations More than 60
Number of athletes expected 800+
Number of horses expected 900+
Honorary bid committee chair Ernie Fletcher, Governor of Kentucky
International governing organization Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI)
U.S. governing organization United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
U.S. organizing committee World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.
 

Looking for Xmas gifts at great prices - horses, trailers, sleighs, carts and more at SECOND WIND ADOPTION or ex-race horses at Michigan CANTER


JerryCampbell,Thoroughbred racing
Jerry Campbell, the force behind the new Pinnacle Race Track, south of Metro Airport

****Michigan Equine Conference, December 12-13, MSU Kellogg Center. Details: www.mep.com more ****

Knabstrupper
Do you know this horse type? This breeding farm calls home in 3 places: Iowa, Fla., Va.
Coming in March.


Pigeon River riding threatened by new rules: read meeting analysis by Waterloo Hunt represenatives and voice your opinion in Lansing.


New state-of-art equine center opens at the U of Minnesota.
The Center's new technology includes computerized gait analysis and high speed cameras to test for lameness, an aqua treadmill used in rehabilitation, a state-of-the-art reproduction wing and a high speed treadmill that allows a horse's every breath and heartbeat to be monitored while galloping up to 30 mph. .full story
   


John Henry was euthanized tonight at 7:00 p.m.

John Nicholson, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Park expressed, “The mighty heart of the great John Henry has, at long last, yielded to time. The racing industry has lost a legend, but more significantly, many people have lost a personal hero.  John Henry’s true legacy was written in people’s hearts far more indelibly than his superlative racing career could ever reflect.”  He continued, “John Henry was a testament to the fact that a horse’s value is far greater than the sum of his pedigree, conformation, sales price and race record.  Winston Churchill said that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man, but I would add that horses like John Henry prove that the inside of a horse is even better for the inside of man.” for more

 

Want to find the best definitions of modern treatments? Visit Dr. Kent Allen's site: Virginia Equine Imaging: and go to Client Services

***TOXIC HAY ALERT***
Michigan hay

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African Horse Safaris in Botswana - for the experienced riders and the non-riding fly fishermen


Hideout Details
hockinghideout@aol.com
Teresa: 419-544-2146
Lynn: 740-380-2729

 


EHV update 3-3
MFHA recommends hunt clubs cancel season in Va. and Md.

Magna Quits Michigan Racing

Stitches in Pictures
full story...Dr. Zauel stitches

Montana Foxhunting
full story...

Winter Foxhunting

Ocala Winter full story...

See these Home-Made Fly Sprays, from Horse and Hound

2007 USPA College Teams compete at the Horse Park, April 2-7 full story

Jon Costin, Grand Prix dressge rider discusses upper level qualifications
full story...Waterloo Hunt ClubWinter check at Waterloo

Waterloo Hunter/Jumper Show 6/23-28- an extravaganza! more

Photos from early season events: visit www.riverbendphoto.com

 

 

RACING DATES CUT IN HALF. CONTACT THE MICHIGAN RACING COMMISSION TO PROTEST OR OFFER A SOLUTION. ANNOUNCEMNET MADE jUNE 3.

catherine haddad's new bikeCowardly Cadillac: hilarious recount of life in the fastest dressage lane from Catherine Haddad from Michigan who is based in Germany. Here's Catherine on her newly won bike. more

Polo begins at Detroit Polo Club and Meadowview. Season planned for weekend games with Tornoto, Cleveland, Lexington and more. College polo at Detroit starts May 30th. Club polo starts May 31. more

Latest in cribbing comes out of MSU research. Carissa Wickens and Nathalie Trottier find acid imbalance - more

300 Hunters and Jumpers converge on Waterloo the 3rd week in June. more

How are Michigan's horse rescue operations coping these days?

Eventing season is in full swing, with 80 horses in contention at Cobblestone on May 17. Visit www.riverbendphoto.com for photos.

In this photo, Michigan-bred thoroughbred Breaking Daylight wins his first event, BN at Cobblestone, ridden by Olivia Fajen.danny wins at cobblestone

Waterloo Hunt is the venue for h/j this season, with MHJA in May and Waterloo's own h/j shows in late June. Also an art show!

The next Glass-Ed/MDC sanctioned show is High Point Stables Dressage Show which is being held on June 28th in Charlotte.

McPhail Center unveils a summer schedule of clinics.

Volunteers for reining and vaulting are called on for 2010 Games - get your name on a volutneer list!

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Michigan Horse Council announces rousing success of Expo in March. more

Local polo player starts new e-mag : PoloGringo.com. It's full of interesting how-tos and offers an ongoing blog among players and editor Caleb Smith. more

Planning for summer, MSU seeks feedback on its winter instructional clinics more

Equine Venereal Disease suspected in 28 states, including Indiana and Kentucky more

2009 Showing in the Jackson area:
Waterloo Hunt's schedule of hunter trials, h/j shows and dressage
more

Help the Humane Society place emaciated horses. Email: tanya@hvhs.org more

Magna in financial trouble? more in racing

Adrian College joins us on the Yong Rider Blog page with a link to their winter competition events more

Hunt Attire more

Kanbstrupper gets to be a Breyer! more


mountedpolicetrailercaravantoDC9 Vehicles caravan to Washington DC, Saturday, January 17th,
to carry Michigan Mounted Police Team to Parde
in Barack Obama's inauguration.

Journal Entries of Marilyn Graff of the Michigan Horse Council
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Book Review: Beyond the Track: Retraining the Thoroughbred from Racehorse to Riding Horse
by Ann Morgan Ford with Amber Heintzberger
This training manual is based on Ford's years at New Vocations Racehorse Adoptions, a training and placement farm for Thoroughbreds off the track. Imagine, only 1/3 of the 37,000 new foals that are annually registered with the Jockey Club go on to successful racing careers. What happens to the rest after a few years on the circuit? They end up in other disciplines. This book helps you learn about life on the track and teaches you how best to retrain ex-racehorses. This is a definite buy! more


Contact the DNR by Jan 30 to stand up for your right to ride on public land.

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DNR Invites Public Comment on the New Draft 2009-2019 Strategic Plan for the Parks and Recreation Division

The Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to comment on the new draft 2009-2019 Strategic Plan for its Parks and Recreation Division.

This plan represents the culmination of two and one-half years of extensive outreach effort to the public and other stakeholders who helped define the goals, objectives, and actions identified in the draft plan.

The full draft plan is posted on the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/prdstrategicplans..

The draft plan will be available for a 30-day public comment period, and comments may be submitted to DNR-RecreationFeedback@michigan.gov via e-mail, or in writing to: Paul N. Curtis, Park Management Plan Administrator, DNR-Parks and Recreation Division, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909-7757.

The public comment period will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009

Here are sites to help you understand the horse issues -
Michigan Horsemen P.L.U. ;
Trail Riders Alliance of Michigan:
(meeting 2-7-09 on this subject, call Dick or Connie Kleinhardt at 1-989-386-2910)
;
Michigan Horse Council


Sargeant Kennedy on police horse, dressage

 

Michigan's Mounted Police depart today for Washington DC and the Inaugural Parade.
9 vehicles depart from Eaton County after a parade in Charlotte, Jan. 17
Read here how Sargeant Kennedy of the Lansing Mounted Police trains police horses
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She is also a Grand Prix level dressage rider
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The Deputy (IRE)



Michigan Racing:

Horses to watch in 2009:
Progeny of The Deputy (IRE) more

 




Foxunting: Hunter Trial dates announced by Waterloo Hunt Club more



Farms:
Anonymous doner makes big land gift to Therapeutic Riding
more


Michigan Horse Council

Big News! The Michigan Mounted Police Color Guard and Drill Team will march in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009! Remember, this group grew out of the MHC Horse Expo’s Combined Mounted Law Officer Color Guard, which presents the colors each year at the annual Expo. This Color Presentation was the first time an effort was made to unite the various mounted divisions from throughout the state into a representative unit…..and look at the result! more


Dressage: Dec 17 dressage to music in London by Michigan's Catherine Haddad on Maximus JSS more

Michigan women play polo in DRPolo in Dominican Republic: 4 Michigan women play in the 1st women's international tournament in Dominican Republic, November, at 5-star resort Casa de Campomore


Eventing: CHANGES TO BADMINTON !!!! more


Art and Books: Sporting event artist LeRoy Neiman will unveil his Commemorative Painting for the 2010 Games, Dec 2, live via video from Ky Horse Park
more


Veterinary: Put the frog on the ground


Do you allow hunters on your land? Perhaps you want to ask them to donate some of their venison to feed Michigan's hungry. more


MHC's agenda, November 4 meeting more


Tired of the costs of anti-ulcer products? Try alfalfa hay! more

MIHA RESULTS for State-wide Competition here

Michigan High Schoolers vie at States in high school equestrian competion, Midland Fairgrounds, October 9-12 more

Want to ride where the hunters aren't hunting????more

From the Back Clinic at MSU: High Tech Diagnosis with Dr. van Wessum more

The MEADOWVIEW polo club will be hosting a NEW PLAYER POLO CLINIC at their new outdoor arena in Lowell, MI on October 3, 4 and 5. more


Katelyn Coghlan from Saline Team

 

High School Equestrian Teams Compete in Districts in September Here is Saline's rider Katelyn Coghlan on Red more on the competition

Sept 13-14: Rain causes District cancellations. Here's a note from Coach Marie Seddon of Pioneer Equestrian (Ann Arbor) team:

"Saturday's meet was called off, due to rain. Actually, it was due to the fact that footing in both rings was rapidly becoming unsafe. We made it through the first seven classes, and then had to say 'uncle!'"
 
It was a short day, but it was exhausting for everyone. Even for the first Fitting & Showing classes, the rings were ankle-deep in mud. And I have to say, though we would have preferred better weather, every team member went out, did their best, and did well. For students and parents who haven't showed much, it was an eye-opening experience. I would have called it "baptism by fire," but it was pretty much the opposite of fire. : )We are waiting to see how the last meet will be structured. The decisoon is being made whether we will finish that meet this Sat, and have the regular meet on Sun, or double-judge the missed classes this Sun." 
 

Polo at the MSU Pavilion, September 11, 2008.
Intercollegiate: U of M vs. MSU
Professional: Detroit vs. Grand Rapids
morePolo, Detroit and Toronto

 

 

 

 

 

POLO - Detroit vs. Toronto, a friendly match on August 31, in Milford at Detroit Polo Club more


Eventing at Cobblestone Farm, Dexter Michigan - September more


Fajen, Hunters Run Water, August

Eventing at Hunters Run, August - more coming

 

 

 

 


 

 

Slaughter revisited by Britain's Horse and Hound see Politcs page

 


The Degas exhibit of bronzes including 17 horses on display through August in Grand Rapids reviewed

Polo Match between MSU and UofM draws many of the 5,000 spectators coming for Horse Show by the Bay's final Sunday events. more


DNR helps fight fires in California and Texas:Remember our fires in Newberry last year when firefighters came from all over the States to help us? We do the same this year to help others.Be sure to check out fire locations before planning your holiday horse camping! more


Visit an informal gallery of Cobblestone Farm's first USEA horse trials.


Is the thoroughbred of today a weak sister to the thoroughbred of yesterday? more

Notes from a Race-Goer on Opening day at Pinnacle Race Course
more


Special Link to Horse Sports by the Bay 2008: see who's in the ring, who's placing, day's schedule at ShowNet


Pinnacle Race track, New Boston, scheduled to open July 18 more


What's it like to be a Horse Appraiser? more


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Chagrin Valley Hunter Jumper Classic
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Country Heir H/J Show, photos at the Horse Park, Week 1 of 2, June 11-22
on the h/j page

New Equestrian Trail in Marquette County
more

Polo every weekend to watch at Detroit Polo Club



Here's an easy-to-use, science-based book about massaging your horse. It will save you a few dollars by showing you how to do your own preventive work.

Book Review:
Activate your horse's CORE
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Michigan resident named APHA World Show Artist see Art and Reviews

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently named Cindy Price of Bellaire, Mich., as its official 2008 World Championship Paint Horse Show artist. Price bested 87 other entries from across the U.S. and Canada with her submission. To learn more about Price and her work, visit cindypriceart.com.Cindy Price

 

 

 

 

 


Knabstruppers, Ocala, Fla


Knabstruppers more

Haddad

Michigan's dressage rider Catherine Haddad receives not only the key to the German city of Vechta but represents Vechta for all of northern Germany as an athlete, a successful businessperson and a runner-up "athlete of the year 2007." more


MICHIGAN'S BLAIR KING RIDES IN THE ROLEX 4-STAR
HER MOUNT IS "KING's Whisper" WHO RACED AT DRC


THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS SIGN UP FOR 2010 GAMES
In the first ten days since the launch of a new Web-based volunteer registry system, nearly 4,000 new volunteers have already signed up online for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.   The World Games 2010 Foundation estimates that at least 6,000 volunteers will be needed to work before and during the Games, to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Volunteers from 49 states and 46 countries have signed up so far.  More than 1,300 registered volunteers live in Kentucky, and nearly 700 people from states surrounding Kentucky have signed up.   International volunteers from Russia, France, Chile, South Africa, and Thailand are just a few among the nearly 400 people from around the world who have already registered.

These world championships of the eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), and are held every four years.  The Games have never before been held outside of Europe; nor have all eight disciplines ever previously been held together at a single site— both firsts that will be achieved at the Kentucky Horse Park. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million. It is anticipated that more than 600,000 spectators will attend the 16-day competition. Feb 13, 2008. More: 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games


Tania in torneo 2007Learn polo this winter with the Detroit Polo Club more


Breeding your mare this spring? Buy a Season to benefit ex-race horse placement organizations New Vocations and Ohio Canter, starting January 27 more

 

 


team penning photosTeam Penning
Triple C Ranch in Grass Lake offers team penning for participants and spectators every Sunday. more


Preliminary Report Out on Michigan Equine Industry Profile
from MEP, MSU, MHC and MDA/NASS in partnership - made public on 12/13-14/07.
Highlights:

155,000 horses in Michigan as of June 1, 2007

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GLHS's book review:
Hoof Problems by Rob van Nassau published by Trafalgar Square Books
Verdict? BUY IT! more


Maureen Kennedy, dressage and police

Sargeant Maureen Kennedy is a dedicated cop, an avid horse trainer and a longtime learner of all things about horses.  Always an officer with the Michigan State U Police, Mounted Division, Kennedy has also pursued dressage. She qualifed several times for USDF regional championships riding her multi-talented police horses. more


November 15, 2007: Hunter-Jumper Association of Michigan Annual Spring Welcome Shows
Move to Waterloo Hunt Club, May 8-25
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Tanya Grant Barber talks about the dressage merits of the Andalusian and the special qualities of the older school horse more


New Options for competitive riders in Michigan:

1. Rumor: There's a new Detroit Jumper Club to base at the Fair Grounds in Detroit - more to come on this in November!

2. Jerry Campbell announces new race track to be built south of Metro Airport!

3. Carol Grant wants a Midwest Dressage Circuit. And Horse Shows by the Bay considers adding weeks onto their 3-week summer show.


The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage begins Friday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m. EST on the Fox Network.. This unique show consists of five hour-long episodes that will air sequentially at the same time every Friday through November 16, the show’s finale. J.J. Tate is a finalist on the program. She's based in Wisconson. The show, conceived by Robert Dover, full story

JJ Tate

Wisconsin's J.J. Tate is one of the finalists.


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Among the Michigan riders who rode in the 2007 American Eventing Championships in Chicago in the Jr/YR Novice Division are:
Taylor Foote, finished 1st on her dresage score of 27.4!
Erin Strader
, 16, of Ann Arbor finished in 7th after stadium.
Alyssa Meek, 13, of Fowlerville
was tied for 16th after dressage but went too FAST in cc and incurred over 7 points which landed them in 37th. Often going to fast can cause a drop in standings.Spirit

 

Alyssa Meek on Mr. Cellophane, barn name Spirit, at Encore HT in June.


Henry Pfeiffer

Henry Pfeiffer, 18, of Fox Meadow Farm in Temperance, Mi. wins the HOF Jr/AO at Horse Shows by the Bay III, August 1-5.


Jen Pond earned her 5th completion trophy this July riding the Shore to Shore Trail across Michigan. Read her journal here


The Daratony family constructed a 132-acre residential and equestrian community on Gregory about ½ mile from Zeeb in Webster Township.  About four months ago, Webster Township approved the last of the whole project.Cobblestone Farm








Erin Haas of Chelsea has always set her standards high E Haas








How does a small horse farm owner end up being in the stallion breeding business. I asked Tracey Schork who has a small farm called Trailsend Stable in Ann Arbor Township - full story



Chad Thelen - transforming farmland into habitat havens
Polaris Ranger in clover in Mecosta County







JArea 8 Young EVENT Rider: Young Rider Katie Daratony rides Nero at Intermediate.
Jackie Smith interview about Young Riders



ackie Smith discusseNew Vocations places 300 ex-racehorses in 2006 which makes it the leading placement program in U.S. One of their 3 offices is in Saline. full story







Ann Arbor's Advanced Eventer Sue Moessner
1.shows us how to start a young horse
2. talks about her favorite teachers in Florida
3. trailers 7 horses to Ocala this winter
full story

Moessner eventer




Jon Costin talks about Grand Prix



BarnettMaryal Barnett explains the 2007 dressage rule changes
What's the biggest change in the tests?

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Demo Rides of 2007 tests
full story...

We begin to look at the Mi. thoroughbred's future. full story...
thoroughbred

Dr. Nathan Zauel and field surgery in Ann Arbor
eyelid ripped

Dexter Mill Makes Grain for our Horses
grain

Update on Detroit Polo Club's Winter Polo Camp
polo white ponies

Hunter Jumper Scott Alder on Winter Gymnastics
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Eventer Sue Moessner relies on the shoulder
Moessner on training eventers

equine appraisals

Excerpt from Maryal Barnett Interview:

Maryal, you’re based in Michigan but you judge all over the country. In comparison to other U.S. and European riders, what do you see as the Michigan dressage rider's greatest needs?

I think Michigan riders, whether they’re training level or Grand Prix riders, have a lot of opportunity as far as showing.  I would like to see more trainers and upper level riders go to more clinics and certifications. The USDF workshops, for example, would be very beneficial for helping our instructors become more logical in their thinking, become better riders and improve their practical horse management skills.   These workshops offer training in theory, in correct methods and in establishing a correct and logical order of teaching things.  It begins in the stable, knowing about the horse.  In my area, I don’t believe that a lot of dressage trainers know enough about horse anatomy.   This leads to over-training horses or teaching things to horses at the wrong time in their physical development.I believe that other disciplines are moving more towards certification.  Denny Emerson in eventing and George Morris in hunter jumper, for example, have been encouraging it.

I also think that you learn by seeing.  Michigan people should go to Florida, California, Europe and just watch.  This watching is very important.  Also, they need to learn theory.  They need to know more than just riding movements.
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