I hope you all had a good weekend and were able to spend some time on horseback. We have a lot of events coming up in the next few weeks and hope that you will be able to make some of them.

On Tuesday evening, March 10th, if any of you are around Heritage Tractor in Topeka, I hope you can join us for a hamburger and HOW (Horse Owner Workshop). We will start serving burgers about 6:00.

On Wednesday evening we will have the Better Horses Radio Trailer at a Pre-HorseFest at Gordons Feed & Pet in Rogersville, MO. They have a HOW event scheduled along with burgers. We will be running our Road Show from their parking lot along with a live remote from Bass Country Radio. This event will begin around 6:00 pm.

A couple of great participation HOW events that are coming up are Saturday, March 21st, a riding clinic with Kerry Kuhn . This event will be held at the Saddle & Sirloin Club located south of Kansas City. We still have a few spots left to ride and for information call Linda Grimmett at 816/914-0490. Another clinic you sure will not want to miss is the Effective Stockmanship & Horsemanship clinic with Curt and Tammy Pate. This is March 27 and 28 at the NEW Lone Wolf Arena located south of Kansas City. Either e-mail me at ernie@betterhorsesradio.com or give me a call at 785/418-6047.

WE HAVE MOVED OUR BRENT WRIGHT/DELL HENDRICKS REINING CLINIC!
We have moved our Reining Clinic to the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka, KS. The dates are the same being May 30th and 31st. On Friday, May 29th, we will have a Special HOW Event involving a Jackpot Reining Class that will be judged by Brent and Dell. After each run, Brent and Dell will spend a couple of minutes critiquing the run. We plan to add $250 to the class and will limit this class to 20 riders. Clinic participants will have first option to compete in this special class. After the clinic on Saturday night, you won’t want to miss the Steak Fry along with some great entertainment. We still have a few spots left for the two-day clinic. For more information either e-mail me at ernie@betterhorsesradio.com or call me at 785/418-6047.

When looking at feeding your horse or horses, there is not a more efficient way then with Purina Mills. When you look at the total picture involving Research, Safety, Performance, and Cost/head/day, Purina Products are second to none. There is not a better time to try Purina Premium Horse Feeds right now with our Challenge Program. For more information about our Challenge Program you can e-mail me or call me.

If you are around Springfield, Missouri this weekend, make sure you make it over to HorseFest at the fairgrounds and look us up. We will be there with our Better Horses Road Show along with Equine Education and some great entertainment. Also, don’t forget to check out our websites at www.betterhorsesnetwork.com and www.betterhorsesradio.com.

Full-Time Job Opening

Wanted to hire -- looking for a full-time equine manager for therapeutic riding center. For more information, contact Janellen Cappo, HHTRC Executive Director, NARHA Region 7 Representative at (816) 697-5400. Fax (816) 697-5408. Website: www.hhtrc.org

Person in Kansas Has a Good Home and Looking for A Horse

Many times there are people who would give their horse away to a good home if they knew of someone who wanted a horse. A friend, Ritchie Farrell, works with someone who used to ride a long time ago and is looking for a general riding horse for a beginning to intermediate rider. If you have a horse you would like to give to a good home, please contact Ernie Rodina (785) 418-6047 or e-mail ernest_rodina@purinamills.com, and I will get you in touch with him. (This person lives in North Central Kansas, around Belleville, KS.)

Horse Hay Available

If you are looking for horse hay, the McKinnis farm has a semi load of good brome for sale, 2008 crop. The bales are 3x3x8 and weigh approximately 800-850 lbs. Asking $80/ton. Would like to get it moved out of the barn before the end of May when it is time to bale again. If interested, please call Joe Warren (620) 756-4870.

March

March 10 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Heritage Tractor, 2701 NW US Hwy. 24, Topeka, KS. 6:00 p.m. barbecue dinner served, 6:45 p.m. program starts. To RSVP or for more information, call (785) 235-5100. Click Here for more information.
March 11 PRE-HORSE FEST & PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Gordons Feed & Pet, Rogersville, MO, 6:00 p.m. Look for the Better Horses Radio trailer!
March 13-15 HORSEFEST, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO. Look for the Better Horses Road Show trailer!
March 14 PONY EXPRESS HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT 6^th ANNUAL SPRING KICK-OFF AND TACK SALE - 10:30 am to 3:30 pm - Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 SW Missouri State Route 150, Lee's Summit, MO (just west of MO 291 Highway). Lots of new and used riding attire, saddles, bridles and more! For more information, contact Carol Loftin (816) 454-3233. Click Here for more information and for form to reserve a space.
March 20 CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BENEFIT ROPING FOR JUNIOR LEWIS - 5:00 pm, Activity Center Kingman, KS. For more information call Janell Goodno (620) 200-5996. If you would like to contribute to the auction or event or if you need flyers to distribute, please let Janell know. Donations are also being accepted (make payable to Junior Lewis Benefit). Click Here for more detailed information.
March 21-22 KERRY KUHN'S PRACTICAL HORSEMANSHIP / PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP; Winding River Camp and Equestrian Center; Dearborn, MO; (Kerry Kuhn Riding Clinic on Saturday at Saddle and Sirloin, just south of Kansas City.) Limit 10 riders; contact Linda Grimmett at 816/914-0490 or www.theranchatloneoak.com. Click Here to view flyer with more details.
March 26 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Rocking V Ranch, 7325 SW 93rd, Topeka, KS. Curt Pate Family Tour. Sponsored by Premier Farm & Home in Topeka, KS. Doors open 6:00 pm, program begins 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (785) 862-2505).
March 27-29 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP / EFFECTIVE STOCKMANSHIP & HORSEMANSHIP; Lone Wolf Ranch Arena & Training Center; Cleveland, MO; HOW Event begins Friday--doors open 5:00 pm, reception/registration at 6:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday clinics begin at 9:00 a.m. Curt & Tammy Pate; limit 30 riders. Call Ernie at (785) 418-6047; evenings (785) 242-8748 or e-mail at ernie@betterhorsesradio.com. Click Here to view detailed flyer.
March 31 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Douglass Co. Fairgrounds, 19th & Harper, Lawrence, KS. Curt Pate Family Tour. Doors open at 6:00 pm, program begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information, call Ernie Rodina (785) 418-6047. Click Here to view detailed flyer.

April

April 1 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Y Bar H Outpost & Pet, Olathe, KS. Curt Pate Family Tour. 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. For more information, call (913) 764-4626. Click Here to view detailed flyer.
April 3 4^TH ANNUAL TUX 'N BOOTS FUNDRAISER EVENT, Brian & Nancy Beaver's Flat Tail Ranch Arena, 4571 223rd Street, Bucyrus, KS. Event benefits Hertland Therapeutic Riding which provides equine-assisted therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Make your reservations early. Great buffet and entertainment and dancing in the dirt! For more information, call Shorty McKenny at (913) 515-9788. Click Here for more details.
April 4 SPRING FUZZBUSTER SCHOOLING SHOW; 10:00 am, Showtime Equestrian Center, Lee's Summit, MO. The Carriage and Driving Society of Greater Kansas City presents their Spring Fuzzbuster Schooling Show; Gate Fee, $3/person (kids 6 and under free). Entry Fee, $5 per class. For more information, call Bobbi Wojtowicz (816) 540-2363 or (816) 258-1952. For more details, Click Here to view Showbill.
April 4 2^ND ANNUAL DREXEL & ARCHIE VETERINARY CLINIC OPEN HOUSE, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Drexel Vet Clinic, 104 West Bates, Drexel, MO. To RSVP or for more information, call (816) 657-2102. Click Here to view flyer.
April 11 WRHS FFA JUST FOR FUN SHOW - Rocking V Ranch, 7325 SW 93rd, Topeka, KS (west of Wanamaker and east of Auburn). Show starts at 9:00 a.m. For more details, Click Here.
April 18-19 JULIE GOODNIGHT GENERAL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Rocking V Equine Center, Topeka, KS. $400 for the 2 days; audit is $25. Limit 15 riders. Open to riders of all ability levels. For more information, call (800) 225-8827 or check website at www.juliegoodnight.com.

May

May 1-3 2^nd ANNUAL SPRING DREAM RIDE IN THE FLINT HILLS, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS. We will be riding on new pastures and ranchland. Singer, Rusty Rierson, and his band will be entertaining Saturday night. Last year's first Spring Ride proved out to be one of the best. Call Suzan Barnes at (620) 273-6763 to register and for more information. For Ride details, Click Here.
May 1-4 PETER CAMPBELL CLINIC: Foundation Horsemanship & Horsemanship II / Ranch Roping Clinic. SouthWest Arena, Archie, MO. One session $475.00 for 4 days if paid in full before April 24, 2009. After April 24, $525. Auditing per day, $30 at the door. Click Here to view flyer. Click Here for additional Clinic details and registration form.
May 29-31 PURINA MEGA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP EVENT / 2^ndANNUAL MILLION DOLLAR REINING CLINIC; Lone Wolf Ranch Arena & Training Center; 22801 State Line Road, Cleveland, MO; Friday, doors open 6:00 pm, HOW Event Program begins 7:00 pm. Reining Clinics held Saturday and Sunday. Brent Wright & Dell Hendricks; Limit 22 Riders (10 already signed up); call Ernie at 785/418-6047; evenings-785/242-8748 or e-mail ernie@betterhorsesradio.com.
NOTE CHANGE FOR REINING CLINIC LOCATION: The Reining Clinic has been moved to the Kansas ExpoCentre in Topeka. KS.
Click Here to view flyer for more detailed information.

Hartville Saddle Club - 2009 Gymkhana

3rd Sunday of each month -- April thru October. Gymkhana is a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes. Starts at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Debby (417) 464-9003 or Janelle (417) 741-7924. For more details, Click Here -- or visit website at www.justasplashofpaint.com.

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                Saturday    7:00am - 8:00am          WLXG   1300 am - Lexington, KY
                Saturday    8:00am - 9:00am          WOCA 1370 am - Ocala, FL
                Saturday    9:00am - 10:00am         KMDO 1600 am - Fort Scott, KS
                Saturday    4:00pm - 5:00pm          KFRM   550 am - Clay Center/Salina/Wichita, KS
                Sunday      5:05am - 6:00pm           KMA    960 am / 99.3 fm - Shenandoah, IA
                Sunday      5:00am - 6:00am           KOMG 92.9 fm - Bass Country, Ozark, MO
                Sunday      6:00am - 7:00am           KTPK   106.9 am - (Country Legends) Topeka, KS
                Sunday      6:30am - 7:30am           KFEQ   680 am - St. Joe, MO
                Sunday      9:00am - 10:00am         KDKD 95.3 fm - Clinton, MO
                Sunday      4:00pm - 5:00pm          KOFO  1220 am - Ottawa, KS
                Sunday      4:00pm - 5:00pm           KTJJ     98.5 fm - Farmington, MO

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Our subscriber list has grown to over 8,600+ recipients -- almost entirely horse-owning households!
Our ad and event services are a great way to reach those people!

Here is another great tip taken from Al Dunning’s new book, AL DUNNING, The Ultimate Level Of Horsemanship-Training Through Inspiration.

“Only a very small part of our career is spent on the mountaintop. Most of it is spent climbing up or sliding back down. Therefore it bears repeating, you should always be a gracious winner and always be open to constructive criticism.”

He'll come running for this treat . . .

1 cup flour
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup corn oil
1 cup apples, chopped

Preheat oven to 400^o. Grease muffin tins and set aside. In large bowl, mix dry ingredients together and set aside. In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients thoroughly including the apples. Pour liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is moistened.

Scoop into muffin tins and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool and then serve this special treat for that good horse of yours!

Timely Reminder

As always, let me know if we can be of any help to you and your horse operation. When it comes to Equine Research, Purina Mills is the company that can say . . .

“WE FEED OUR FEED TO OUR HORSES, BEFORE WE ASK YOU TO FEED IT TO YOURS!”

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