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Competitive
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Hughes Photography
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The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) is one of a number of competitive trail ride organizations in the United States. A competitive trail ride is not a race, but competitors cover a marked course in a given period of time. |
The pace for Open Division is about 4 - 6 mph, on a 50 - 60 mile trail on a
two-day ride. The pace for the Novice and Competitive Pleasure (CP) divisions is about 3.5 - 5 mph, on a 30 - 40 mile trail on a two-day ride.
The horse is judged on condition, soundness and trail ability on natural trail obstacles.
The rider is judged on presentation (not showmanship!), grooming (no artificial
enhancements, polished hooves, etc.), trail equitation (not prettiness of form), trail safety/courtesy, stabling, etc.
The philosophies of NATRC
* To stimulate greater interest in the breeding and use of good horses possessed of stamina and hardiness, and qualified to make good mounts for trail use
* To demonstrate the value of type and soundness in the proper selection of horses for competitive riding
* To learn and demonstrate the proper methods of training and conditioning horses for competitive trail riding
* To encourage good horsemanship as related to trail riding
* To demonstrate the best methods of caring for horses during and after long rides without the aid of artificial methods or stimulants
The Arkansas Traveler Competitive Trail will be held
April 24-25, 2004 at the Moccasin Gap Horse Trails, Dover, AR. This ride is limited to 60 entrants and preregistration is required. This is a North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) sanctioned ride. You can find more information about CTR at
http://www.natrc.org or application materials at http://www.natrc4.org/index.html
For more information contact:
Trudy Kincade
2521 Lorance Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72206
501-888-4876
gcktrudy@aol.com
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NW
Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association |
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February
2004 NWAHJA Newsletter
Club News
Read
the Newsletter (NW
Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association)
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No
Coggins Charts via FAX |
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Fax
Policies
On September 4, 2003 the Arkansas Livestock and
Poultry Commission approved the following
policies and procedures concerning fax copies
and lost copies of Coggins charts. These
policies will go into effect November 1, 2003. |
NO
FAXES on change of ownership
At
equine events and fairs, fax copies will be accepted on
an emergency basis only based on the judgment of the
ARLPC employee or certified EIA verifier. The fax
must be from the lab that did the test or from the
office of the veterinarian who drew the blood to be
tested. These fax copies are good for only 5 days
from the date faxed. There will be a $10.00 fee
for fax copies from the ARLPC lab and will be charged to
the veterinarian who drew the blood or to the
veterinarian who is requesting the fax copy.
Owners who need the fax copies must have their
veterinarian make the request and then the veterinarian
will be billed.
On
lost Coggins, the owner or the veterinarian may ask for
a true and correct copy from the ARLPC that will be
stamped in red ink and re-punched with the same date
that the test was called negative. These copies
are good for all equine events and change of
ownership. The owner must pick up these papers in
person and pay a $10.00 charge or they can ask their
veterinarian to request that it be mailed, and then the
veterinarian will be billed for it.
Phil
Wyrick, Executive Director
Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission
Little Rock, AR 501-907-2400 |
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Cowboy
Music Festival |
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Jack Thompson, Jim Bob Thompson, Johnny
Cheatham, Ronnie Rinehart & Will Bush of the Rexall
Rangers (not in order).
3rd
Annual Bandana Trail
Cowboy Music Festival and Bar-B-Q
March
27, 2004
Lincoln High School
5pm Bar-B-Q dinner: $8.00
Choice of Brisket or Chicken, Baked Beans, Coleslaw,
Potato Salad, Fruit Cobblers, Tea &
Coffee.
7pm
Music Show: $8.00
Featuring Joe Lester Cowboy Entertainer, Les Gilliam
"The Oklahoma Balladeer", Tera Turner and the
Rexall Rangers.
Join
the fun to support the Council on Aging Senior Centers and
Meals on Wheels Programs. Lots of entertainment and
family fun!
Contact:
Evelyn Thompson 479-824-3861
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Tally-Ho
Down |
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Misty
River Hounds
Tally-Ho Down
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Ozark Hunting at 10:00am
Tally-Ho
Down and Closing Hunt Cropper Party begins immediately
following the hunt at 2pm in the hay bottom at the red
barn.
Dance
to the classic rock sounds of "Full House"
Crossbow Restaurant Country Buffet
Junior
Riders, Tally-Ho Wagon Guests, MRH members, other guests
and hunters: $30.00
RSVP:
Cousin Becky Isbell 479-582-5560 (or questions)
Fees paid at the gate. |
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Clinic
in Mena |
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Arabian
Halter Training Clinic
March 6, 2004: 9 am - 5 pm
Conducted by Steve Diamond & Yvette Van Natta
Ansata Arabian Stud, Mena, Arkansas
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Don't
miss this opportunity to learn how to show your
Arabian horse!
Reservations
must be made by March 3, 2004.
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THE
EGYPTIAN HORSE ALLIANCE OF WESTERN ARKANSAS is pleased to
be able to offer a HALTER TRAINING CLINIC for the Arabian
breed, to prepare amateurs, and breeders for the upcoming
show season.
For
more information download the FLYER
Also, have a look at the Egyptian
Horse Alliance of Western Arkansas Newsletter
Phone
479 387-5288
Email: barakafs1@earthlink.net |
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STARS
Charity Fund Raiser |
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STARS
Horse-a-Rama
April
17th, 12 - 6 PM, Sebastian County Park, Midland, AR.
Ride-a-thon,
Horse photo contest, Stick horse contest, Silent
Auction!
For
registration packets; horsewize@aol.com
or 479 639-2401
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the FLYER |
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Hobbs
Trail Update |
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Construction
of the Trail
In January the Gaited Horse Club was kind enough to allow Mark Clippinger, Superintendent of the Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area to speak to a group of equestrian enthusiasts. There were about 150 concerned people in attendance. They were anxious to learn about the execution of the new multi-use trail that is planned for the Hobbs. Many of these people have ridden there before and many know it as the War Eagle Area. Until this year we have not been allowed to mark any trails, even though it was widely used as an equestrian trail. State Park Staff has now designated a corridor encompassing approximately 18 to 20
miles. Hopefully, if this is a successful project, the state will expand the trail by several more miles, but we need to be there to help.
About 70 people signed up to assist in the construction of this trail. It will be used by hikers, mountain bikers (non-motorized), and equestrians, a new concept for our area. We will be allowed access to two parking areas in the park and to the newly planned visitor center.
Volunteer
Your Time
Construction is underway and about 1/3 of the trail has been finished since it was begun in
January. Equestrian volunteers have already donated 111.5 hours of work on the trail. If anyone would like be a part of this exciting project, they can call Judy Duguid in Rogers at
925-1289 and schedule a time when a crew will be working.
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ANWARC
Newsletter |
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ANWARC is The Association of Northwest Arkansas Riding Clubs - we put on a series of open breed shows each month from April through October. Anyone is welcome to show with us - membership is not required unless competing for our numerous year end awards. Last year was the second year in a row that we gave out OVER $10,000 in awards!
Cindy Pharr
ANWARC Treasurer
479-824-3747 pharrsha@pgtc.com
Download the Newsletter
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Wranglers
Wanted |
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Horseshoe Canyon Guest Ranch is in search of wranglers for our 2004 season. We are looking for good riders and persons that have good communication/people
skills. |
(Must be 18 years or older) Pay is salary + room/board. The ranch is located in Jasper Arkansas - out of state applications are welcome! For more information or request an application please e-mail:
Barry Johnson at
hcrnorth@ritternet.com
http://www.gohcr.com |
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AHC
Membership Drive |
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The American Horse Council (AHC)
welcomed Tom Cassilly as Treasurer and Amy Warpula Brouillette
as Secretary during the last meeting held at the Council's new
offices in Jasper. Persons are still being sought for
nomination to the office of President Elect and all committees
need more volunteers. All meetings are open and everyone
is welcome. All associations are encouraged to make sure
their representatives attend as each is entitled to vote when
present.
The new membership drive begins
in January with one million dollar equine liability insurance
coverage for individual and family memberships. Individual
dues are $50.00 and Families are $100.00. All children
residing in the home under the age of 18 are included in the
family policy up to a total of one million. This is
secondary coverage unless it is the only policy you have and
then it is primary. Insurance is furnished through Saddle
Partners of America and Equisure. The
Junior/Senior/Affiliate memberships will be $15.00, Associations
remain $30.00 and Corporate $50.00. All memberships
receive 10% discounts on liability signs and their choice of a
12 month subscription to either the Roundup or So.Equine
Times. Join online by visiting our website at twb.net/ahc/membership
or call for an application at 870-446-6226.
Betty Jones Willis, President
footloose1126@jasper.yournet.com
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Horse
Training Clinic |
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Clay
Harper, John Lyons Select Certified Trainer presents a hands-on
clinic at the Malvern Rodeo Arena. June 12 & 13, 2004.
"Learn
from all of the great trainers. Be a
sponge." |
See
the Flyer for more details!
Call 501-337-5000 Ext. 1136
dfitzhugh@otcweb.edu
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Rocky
Creek Horses Help |
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Rocky
Creek Horses Help cannot survive without your donations.
At Rocky Creek Horses Help, special needs children find success in the saddle and in life. |
The
special needs children in your community need YOUR help.
Rocky Creek Horses is dedicated to helping these children.
Our community and the number of special needs children are
growing rapidly. In order to help more children, we need
your help. Please fill out the enclosed donor form.
Every little bit helps! All donations are tax deductible.
Horse
back riding provides exercise that uses many of the same muscles
that are used for walking .... especially for those for whom
walking is difficult or impossible. It provides mobility and
independence for those who might not get it any other way. And
above all it is FUN!
To
find out how you can help, please visit the
Rocky
Creek Horses Help website
today!
Harriette
Habern, Founder
1655 Dodson Road
Rogers, AR 72758
479-273-9189
www.rockycreekhorseshelp.org |
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Dr.
Jeremy Powell |
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NEW
DRUG FOR TREATING EPM
Recently,
a new product has come available through your
veterinarian to aide in the treatment of Equine
Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
(EPM). EPM also known as “Possum Disease” is a disease
that is caused by the protozoa Sarcocystis
neurona. |
Clinical
symptoms can occur due to the infection of the horse’s spinal
cord and brain from the protozoa.
These symptoms may include asymmetrical
ataxia, poor muscle coordination, stumbling, muscle atrophy or
paralysis, behavioral changes, fatigue, and seizures.
Idexx laboratories Inc. has recently released a new product for
the treatment of this disease called Navigator ®. It is an oral
paste that is dosed daily for a period of 28 days to eliminate
the protozoa. You
can find out more about the product by going to the following
website: IDEXX
Laboratories
Jeremy Powell, DVM
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
University of Arkansas |
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Wendy
Murdoch Returns to AR |
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JOIN
US FOR CENTERED RIDING with WENDY
MURDOCH -
as she teaches you to
"SIMPLIFY
YOUR RIDIING"
APRIL
24-25, 2004
DIAMOND
TR RIDING STABLES
(in West Pulaski County)
46419 S. Highway 10
For
more information download the FLYER |
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