August 10, 2009
Volume 5, Number 14

Hello Friends!

We had a great trip to the Purina Dealer Retail Expo last week in San Antonio. We actually took the Better Horses Radio Road Show to this event and it proved to be a huge hit. While down in San Antonio, we had the opportunity to spend some time at four time World Champion Charro, Jerry Diaz’s ranch. Getting to spend some time with this legend and his family along with meeting his parents was a highlight of the trip.

This week we are still taking off for Marietta, Oklahoma to attend the Open House at NRHA legend, Bob Loomis’s ranch. We are leaving Ottawa, KS on Thursday morning, August 13^th, and attending the Purina VIP Day on Friday, Aug.14^th. The flyer is inside this letter or you can contact me at 785/418-6047 or e-mail me at ernest_rodina@purina-mills.com . This will be a fun trip.

The American Royal & Purina Unbelievable Horses Happening is going to be a great event this year. Make sure you plan to attend and participate this Oct.22-25^th in Kansas City. Don’t forget this will be our first year for the American Royal’s Equine and Ranch Expo held during the same time in the Governors Building. If you have a business that would fit this Expo, make sure you give either me or Pat Mead a call. Pat’s number at the American Royal is 816/221-9800. During this weekend you have going on, The Unbelievable Horse Happening, AR Equine & Ranch Expo, Youth Rodeo Finals, and the American Royal PRCA Rodeo. Mark your calendars to be there on Oct. 22^nd thru Oct.25^th!

We are in the process of putting together the Better Horses Network Fall Edition. This edition will feature the American Royal. Our deadline is August 16^th. Call me or e-mail me at ernest_rodina@purina-mills.com to place an ad.

Better Horses Radio, The Saddle & Sirloin Club, and Reyers Country Supply in Strong City, Kansas are hosting the ultimate road trip. We are taking 2 BUSES to the WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. The following is the schedule and costs:

        Bus A : leaves Thursday, Nov.12^th & Returns Nov. 15^th.; 3 nights lodging/3 Performances
        Single Occupancy: $380/person
        Double Occupancy: $520/couple
        Bus B: leaves Friday, Nov. 13^th & Returns Sunday Nov.15^th.;
        2 Nights lodging/3 Performances (late night return)
        Single Occupancy: $280/person
        Double Occupancy: $420/couple
        Costs include Bus Fare, Lodging, & WRCA Tickets for 3 performances.

        Also included, we will be having a Barbeque Reception on Saturday, Nov.14^th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm with some great entertainment.
        This is a great trip and we hope that you can join us. The buses are filling up fast so e-mail me at ernest_rodina@purina-mills.com or
        call me at 785/418-6047. You can also give Mark DiCarlo a call at 913/626-8899.

Our 10th Annual Dream Ride In The Flint Hills will soon be here this Sept.25th, 26th, & 27th at the Flying W Ranch near Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. With this being our 10^th. Anniversary for this great event it will prove out to be special. We are filling up fast so make sure you give Suzan Barnes a call at the Grand Central Hotel to make your reservations. You can give her a call at 620/273-6763 or e-mail her at suzan.barnes@sbcglobal.net.

The results we are getting with our Purina Feed Trials have been tremendous. If you are interested in seeing what Purina Feeds can do for your horses, go to www.purinadifference.com or give me a call.

Here is something that is truly unbelievable. I have now joined FaceBook. Thanks to my good friend, Rusty Rierson, for setting me up.

Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Happy Trails!

Ernie

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Horse Management Tip

Hauling Your Horse            When hauling a horse to a new facility, remember that he needs            ample time to adjust to his new surroundings before you can ask            as much as usual. Take with you everything familiar to him that            you can -- the same blanket, feed, and other things he’s used to.                 Remember whenever you bring a new horse to a facility, he            should be quarantined for at least a week before the other horses            are exposed to him. This is a good step toward preventing the            spread of a contagious disease throughout the barn.                                                - Al Dunning                                   www.aldunningsadtack.com                     (From his book: The Ultimate Level Of Horsemanship --                                    Training Through Inspiration)

Horsey Treat Recipe

Want to teach that little foal to eat out of your hand?       Try this special treat . . .

Foal Treats

Mash an apple or puree a carrot (or combine together)
Add 1 tablespoon molasses
Mix thoroughly
While someone holds the foal, use your fingers to rub the mixture on its lips and gums.  Soon the foal will literally be eating out of your hand!
 

 
Thoughts To Ponder
                             By Charley Green 

Humility                   Shucks, I was just an old cowhand that had a little luck.                    Why all this here fuss about me?                                                                                         - Will Rogers            Sometimes humility can show up in different ways in our lives.  For        instance, there was a time I thought I'd make a good salesman and be        richly rewarded for my efforts.  Between my freshman and sophomore        year in college, I was "sold" into selling crystal, china, cookware and        silver to young brides-to-be and wanta-be's to add to their hope chest.        Now I know an opportunity when I see it and realized this would be a        great way to meet young ladies and pay for college at the same time, or        so my thinking went.  When I told my brother, Hank, what I was going        to do that summer, he said:               "You're wasting your time, 'cause you can't sell anything!"        The way the summer turned out, I proved him wrong (well, sort of)        as I wound up selling my stereo, my TV and my car to meet expenses.        . . . Didn't meet the girl of my dreams either.        Occasionally, we have to step in it to learn the lesson.

                                                                         
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