Better Horses Network - Vol 4, Number 11

I apologize for being a week late in getting this to you, but it seems like we have a lot going on. The Shawn Flarida and Brent Wright reining clinic was a huge success. I want to thank Fred and Susan Bershauer and the Eby Ranch for letting us put it on at their beautiful facility.

We had a great time at the Old West Cowboy Days First Annual Trail Ride this past weekend. The ride, food, and entertainment were just tremendous. Cowboy poet, Geff Dawson, and cowboy singer, J Parson entertained the group on Saturday evening and did a super job.

If any of you are around Topeka this weekend, you might want to stop in at the Kansas ExpoCentre and watch the Kansas High School Rodeo State Finals. The performances run Friday through Sunday. Stop by the Purina booth and look us up.

The Buck Creek/Lonesome Pine Ranch Rodeo Team has invited folks to join them for a day of driving a herd of cattle to another pasture in the Flint Hills. On Wednesday, June 18th, you would have the opportunity to work beside one of the best Ranch Rodeo Teams driving and working cattle in the beautiful Flint Hills at the W Bar Ranch near Matfield Green, Ks.. You could drive in on Tuesday evening, June 17th, and join us for a reception at the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls, Ks.. Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper along with entertainment will be provided and served on the 18th. The cost for this great experience and clinic is $225/rider and is limited to 15 riders. For reservations call me at 785/418-6047 or Randy Peterson at 620/341-2855. It is going to be a great time.

Don’t forget the Extreme Cowboy Race at the Saddle and Sirloin Club in Kansas City on Friday, June 20th thru Sunday, June 22nd. On Saturday after the race they are having a Special Ranch Horse Sale with only the horses in the race being in the sale. Along with this great event you will be entertained by the Great Cowboy Singer, RW Hampton. Information is inside this newsletter. BONUS! Priefert will be selling 125 Premier 12 foot BRAND NEW panels immediately after the event on Sunday. These normally sell for $115/panel and THEY WILL BE ON SALE FOR $90/PANEL! Already they have 20 panels spoken for. The remaining 105 panels will be sold on a first come first serve basis. To reserve some panels to purchase, you can call Bill Hull at 913/208-6381. I hope to see you at this great event!

With prices as high as they are on everything, it is important to be as efficient as possible with taking care of our horses. Purina Feeds are still the most efficient way to feed a horse a balanced diet. When you look at cost/head/day and what type of nutrition Strategy^®delivers to horse’s performance, it is the way to go. If you have any horses with any special issues, Purina’s WellSolve Diets are now available. Let me know if we can be of any help to you and your horse operation. I hope to see you around.

June 11 CTR/NATRC CLINIC, Ava, MO, 9:00 am.. Hosted by Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association. Demonstrations and presentations in the morning, including how to prep a horse for a competitive trail ride. Short practice ride in the afternoon, giving participants a feel for an actual ride. Members and non-members of the MFTHBA are welcome, and any breed horse may be brought for the ride. If coming with a horse, a current Coggins is required. For costs, registration and more information, contact Dr. Gabby Moore, DVM at horsemor@fidnet.com.
June 13-15 KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO STATE FINALS, Kansas ExpoCentre, Topeka, KS. Stop by the Purina booth!
June 16-20 ANTELOPE CREEK HORSE COMPANY YOUTH CAMP. For more information, contact Cyndi Harris (620) 782-3392 or e-mail ntrlhigh@wheatstate.com
June 17-18 BUCK CREEN/LONESOME PINE RANCH RODEO TEAM CATTLE DRIVE, Flint Hills. On Wednesday, work beside one of the best Ranch Rodeo Teams driving and working cattle in the beautiful Flint Hills at the W Bar Ranch near Matfield Green, KS. You could drive in on Tuesday evening, June 17th, and join us for a reception at the Grand Central Hotel in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper along with entertainment will be provided and served on the 18th. The cost is $225/rider (limited to 15 riders). For reservations, call Ernie Rodina 785/418-6047 or Randy Peterson at 620/341-2855.
June 20-22 EXTREME COWBOY RACE, Saddle and Sirloin Club, Kansas City. Saturday, Special Ranch Horse Sale. Priefert panels for sale on Sunday! To reserve your panels to purchase, call Bill Hull (913) 208-6381.
June 21 KFQHRA SHOW, Lyndon. For more information, call Chris Reynolds (785) 543-5912.
June 21 & 22 MOTDRA-SANCTIONED CTR'S, Honey Creek, MO. Ride Manager Shannon Chastain. For more information, call (660) 744-5582 or e-mail: wagaman@rpt.coop.
June 27-29 OLD WEST COWBOY DAYS, Forest Park, Ottawa, KS. Three days of music, events, food and fun! Vendors can get booth information by calling Ottawa Visitors Bureau (785) 242-1411. For parade information and entry, call Kathy Niehoff (785) 242-1220. To view detailed flyer, Click Here.

July

July 27 SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES, Perry Lake, KS. MOTDRA-sanctioned CTR. Ride Manager Kay Wolfe. For more information, call (785) 841-6604.

August

August 3 MOTDRA-SANCTIONED CTR'S, Blue and Gray CTR, Blue and Gray Park, Jackson Co., MO (Kansas City). Ride Manager: Eric Nelson (660) 441-7062 or e-mail enelson@emsu.edu.
August 17 MOTDRA-SANCTIONED CTR'S, Black Hawl Benefit, Pomona Lake, KS. Ride Manager, Sherry Hill (785) 836-3354 or e-mail hillshaven07@yahoo.com.
August 23 KFQHRA SHOW, Medicine Lodge. For more information, call Robert Larson (620) 886-9822.

September

September 6 KFQHRA SHOW, Wakeeney. For more information, call Dustin Mattke (785) 743-2562.
September 7 MOTDRA-SANCTIONED CTR'S, Perry Lake, KS. Ride Manager, Pat Gifford (785) 286-2812 or e-mail dpwg@juno.com.
September 13 THE KAW NATION ENDURANCE RIDE AERC/MOTDRA sanctioned; 50 miles; Ride Manager, Rob Phillips (785) 218-3265 or e-mail sfthorserace@aol.com.
September 20 KFQHRA SHOW, Dodge City. For more information, call Von Miller (620) 635-2547.
September 26-28 9^th ANNUAL FALL DREAM RIDE IN THE FLINT HILLS, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS. Still have room in this ride. $135/rider; $70/non-rider. (Flying W Ranch is located 13.8 miles west of Strong City, KS on Hwy. 50 and 1 mi. south at Clements, KS near mile marker 314. Camp Headquarters is approx. 4 mi. south. Purina signs will mark the trail) For more information, contact Suzan Barnes (620) 273-6763 at The Grand Central Hotel to make your reservations. Also, check for more information on our website: www.betterhorsesnetwork.com. To view/print detailed flyer, Click Here.

KSHSC 2008 Show Dates Schedule:

To view show date schedule for 2008 Kansas State Horse Show Circuit, Click Here.
Or visit www.kshsc.org for more information..

KBRA 2008 Schedule:

To view schedule for KBRA for 2008, Click Here.

D-N Productions - Summer Barrel Racing Jackpots (June-July-August):

To view schedule for the summer series of Barrel Racing Jackpots, Click Here.

Sullivan Saddle & Harness Club 2008 Events Schedule:

To view schedule for Sullivan Saddle & Harness Club's 2008 events, Click Here.
Call Mary Loomis (573) 732-4757 or visit www.sullivansaddleclubsite.com for more information.

EKTEC 2008 Events Schedule:

            To view Eastern Kansas Timed Events Circuit information, Click Here.
            To view schedule of these events, Click Here.   For Order of Events & Price Sheet, Click Here.
            Or visit http://ektec.tripod.com/ for more information

Jugtown Colt 4-H Club 2008 Open Fun Show Schedule:

To view Open Fun Show event schedule information, Click Here.
For more information or pre-registration, contact Shirley Cardwell (660) 694-0178.

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As you are coming back into camp after being out on the trail, don’t be in a hurry to get back to unsaddle. Never run back to camp, as the horse will begin to anticipate that as a time when the ride will be over. It will get to the point that you will be fighting your horse to hold him back from getting to back to camp.

A good habit is to take your time before unsaddling your horse after a ride. Once you get back to the camp, ride around for awhile and possibly circle back a ways before unsaddling. By doing this, you will help your horse from getting anxious and from anticipating that going back to camp is a reward.

Horsey Treat Recipe

Horse & Dog Cookies

1-1/2 pint (or 500 ml) of molasses
1 jar of applesauce
1/2 c. of corn or vegetable oil
8 c. of large flake oatmeal
4 c. of bran (horse bran or from the cereal aisle in the grocery store, or use a bran cereal)
1/2 c. of salt
1-1/2 tblsp. of baking soda
2 lbs. shredded carrots
10 c. of whole wheat flour

Preheat oven to 350^oF. Mix all together and check for "cookie" consistency in the dough. Grease cookie sheets (with molasses in the recipe, this is really important!). Drop by large, horse-sized spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Air out the house because it will smell like molasses!

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