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4 Season Equine Association 2024 MEMBERSHIP FORM https://4seasonequine.weebly.com/

PLEASE PRINT Name

Birth Date (if under age 19)

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

$20.00 Membership Fee per individual. Please ﬁll out one form per person. HORSE’S NAME

REQUESTED BACK TAG NO.

Please indicate preferred method of communication:

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BIRTH DATE

snail mail

I agree to the rules and regulations of the 4 Season Equine Association. Signature:

Date:

(if under 18, signatures of parent or guardian)

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American Horsemen Challenge Association P.O. Box 350, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 • 810.730.0682

www.AmericanHorsemenChallenge.com 2024 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name

Birth Date (Youth)

State

Phone

Lifetime Membership $500 Regular Membership $50 Youth Membership $25

Amateur/Novice: I have read the rules and regulations that govern the AHCA Amateur, and Novice status. I hereby affirm and agree to comply with the rules and regulations of the AHCA as written and contained in the AHCA office rule book, as it is updated by necessity. If for any reason I become ineligible to exhibit in above Approved Amateur or Novice classes, I understand it is my duty to voluntarily and immediately notify AHCA. I acknowledge that for violation of AHCA rules, I may be subject to disciplinary action and/or revocation of points and awards for my horse and myself.

Address City

MEMBERSHIP TYPE (please check one)

Zip

Release of Information: I hereby give the American Horsemen Challenge Association permission to use my name and/or photographs and/or videos in publication of point standings, awards, or other club activities.

Amateur Signature

Signature Date Novice Signature WARNING: Under the Michigan Equine Liability act an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from the inherent risk of the equine activity. I understand that horseback riding will expose me to above normal risks. These risks include collisions, obstacles, variation in terrain and surface/subsurface conditions, and unexpected actions of a horse, such as kicking, biting, rearing, bucking, striking, rolling, bolting, or running away from danger by trotting, cantering or galloping. I also understand that I will be exposed to inherent risks of equine activity including but not limited to the unpredictability of an equine reaction to cattle, other animals, and sudden movement of people, sounds, and unfamiliar objects. I further understand that horses have a propensity to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm or death to a person on or around it. I agree that I assume and acknowledge these and other dangers that are inherent in the activity of horseback riding. I agree that I am responsible for my own safety. I agree that I have my own medical coverage. I agree that the AHCA, their members, employees, and agents will not be liable if I suffer personal injury or death, except if caused by their gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct. I agree not to bring any claims, demands or lawsuits against AHCA, their members, employees or agents. I agree that if AHCA, their members, agents or employees are sued by anyone else because of claimed conduct of myself, I will indemnify and hold them harmless for all damages and costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees. I agree that the consideration for this release to be binding on me, my heirs and assigns that I am permitted to participate in AHCA activities or ride on property rented or in use for events. I specifically affirm and agree that, this release constitutes a wavier of liability beyond the provisions of the Michigan Equine Activity Liability Act 1994 P.A. 351. I agree that Michigan law governs the interruption and enforceability of this release. I acknowledge that I am eighteen years of age or older, and I am signing this release on my own behalf and on the behalf of my minor children, our heirs, representatives and assigns. Printed Name (Parent or Guardian if under 18)

Signature

Date

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• January 20-21 • February 10-11 • March 2-3 • April 27-28 • June 29-30

• August 24-25 • September 14-15 • October 26-27 • November 23-24 • December 21-22

2024 MEMBERSHIP FORM The Champions Center is excited to welcome you and your horse to the Champions All Breed Association! We can't wait for a great year of horse showing and season-end awards. You must become a member to receive hi-point recognition.

● $25 Youth Membership - Includes any youth eighteen (18) years of age or younger based on their age on January 1st of year seeking membership in the CABA association.

● $25 Adult Membership - Individual Membership - includes any person nineteen (19) years of age or older seeking membership in the CABA association.

● $75 Family Membership - Includes head of household and spouse as well as all children eighteen (18) years of age and living under one roof. NAME

AGE AS OF MEMBER: YOUTH OR ADULT JANUARY 1, 2024

HORSE(S) REGISTERED NAME

EMERGENCY CONTACT

NAME

PHONE

Mailing Address Total Amount $ Signature

Date

Email completed form to championscenter06@gmail.com or mail to:

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2024 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Fort Custer Horse Friends Association MEMBERSHIP FEES: Single – $20 annually

Come ride some of the most beautiful trails in Southern Michigan! • Over 20 Miles of Horse Trails • 6 Creek Crossings • Separate from Bikes

Family – $25 annually

Name Address City

State

Phone

Zip

Grand Rapids

I hereby release FCHFA from any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury and/or property damage of any kind. I accept all responsibility for myself, family members and personal property.

Flint

Lansing Kalamazoo

Ann Arbor

Mail completed form with check made payable to: FCFHA Fort Custer Recreation Area is a 3,033 acre State Recreation Area located between Battle Creek and Kalamzoo, MI

FCHFA / Ken Vandervest 1754 3rd St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009 DATES TO REMEMBER:

MAY 16-19, 2024

SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2024

Annual Spring Equestrian Campout

Annual Fall Equestrian Campout

www.fchfa.org

Does your association have a Mission Statement? Fort Custer Horse Friends Association is a non-profit (501-c-3) equine trail club that works with the DNR to maintain and improve the trails for everyone. What year was the association founded? Non-profit status since 2000, founded in 1997. What is the average number of members? 80 Does your membership run January to December? Yes. What breed/discipline does the association focus on? We welcome all breeds to enjoy our trails. What events do you hold each year? Two annual campouts, one in May and one in September. We also have ride/potlucks and trail work days. Where are they normally held? Campouts are at the Whitford Lake Event Area in the Fort Custer Recreation Area. The ride/potlucks and work days are at the equestrian trail head. Do your shows have a Nat’l affiliation? N/A Is there a youth or amateur division? N/A Are there daily high points or year end awards? N/A Do you have an annual banquet? Yes, our annual Christmas Party is held in December.

Do you have an annual fundraiser? Yes, our Annual September Campout. Do have a Stallion Service Sale or Futurity? N/A Do you have monthly meetings? Yes. Meetings in October and November TBA. No meeting in March due to the Annual Meeting (TBA), and no December meeting due to the Christmas Party. Do you have a newsletter? We post our monthly board minutes in Saddle Up! Magazine What is your association website? http://fchfa.org Who should be contacted with questions? Nancy Simmonds (269) 967-3613 What goals would you like to see your association obtain in 2024? Hold our annual campouts in May and September, work on trail improvements and to work with the Park toward future goals.

Fort Custer Horse Friends Association

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Hungerford Trail Riders Association MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION YEAR: (Membership Year from January 1st through December 31st) MEMBER TYPE: Veteran:

Yes

New No

Renewal

Individual $15

Family $20

Branch of Service:

Lifetime $200

Donation: $

NAME(S)

ADDRESS

www.hungerfordtrailriders.org hungerfordtrailriders@gmail.com

CITY

STATE

PHONE

ZIP

I release Hungerford Trail Riders Association (HTRA) of any and all liabilities of personal loss or injury, and/or property loss or damage of any kind. I accept full responsibility for my personal property, myself and family members (including any minor child/children).

SIGNATURE

I would like to volunteer with the following activities: Workbee/Adopt-A-Trail HTRA Events Other

DATE

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: HTRA

@htraride51

MAIL TO: Hungerford Trail Riders Association C/O: Nancy Green-Duﬀy, Treasurer, PO Box 1464, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Last 4 Digits: 2160

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KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS

kensingtontrailriders.com

Membership Form Membership Year January 1–December 31

Year: □ New □ Renewal □ Single $15/yr. □ Family $20/yr. □ Business $30/yr. I own (or lease) a horse □ Name

Spouse Name

Address

Children Name

City State Zip Business Members: send a photo of your business card for the website, and you may also advertise on our Facebook Group.

Business Name

Phone: Home

Cell

I would be interested in helping with the following: □ Board Member □ Events □ Newsletter Optional KTR Donation $

Mail checks payable to: Kensington Trail Riders PO Box 534 Milford, MI 48381

Business Website

If you’d like to share your bridle tag # for Kensington Metropark with us, please include it here. We will keep the information in case we are asked to help with any loose horses. Kensington Metropark Bridle Tag #

I hereby release Kensington Trail Riders and its ofﬁcers and directors of any and all liabilities for personal loss/injury, and/or property loss/damage of any kind. I accept all responsibility for myself, family members, and personal property. Parent or Legal Guardian signature required for children under 18 years of age. Signature

Date

Referred By

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MHDVA

MICHIGAN HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE ASSOCIATION 2024 Membership Application

Membership Type New

Renewal

Annual Dues: $30.00 for Individual or Family

Date Name

Please send check payable to: MHDVA and this form to:

Farm Name Address City

State

Phone (home)

Zip

Linda Aloyo 4123 S. Portsmouth Rd. Bridgeport, MI 48722 Membership questions can be directed to: Linda Aloyo (810) 397-1586 rlaloyo@gmail.com

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Children

www.mhdva.org Breed of Horse

Vehicle Type(s)

Join • Donate Volunteer Start your New Year off right by joining a horse association or trail riding group today. New members are always welcome! Memberships help with horse shows and events, trail maintenance and improvements, and in many other ways. Monetary donations are also a great way to support your favorite groups. Every little bit helps, no matter the size of the donation.

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MICHIGAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 • 616-225-8211 • Fax: 616-835-9064

www.MIQUARTERHORSE.com MQHA Membership Application* q New

q Renewal

Email: info@miquarterhorse.com A few benefits of your MQHA Membership: • Nearly 50 AQHA Shows Annually • Youth World Show Team & Youth Congress Team • Stallion Service Sale • Michigan Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity • Queen Contest • Various Clinics • Annual Convention and Year End Awards

Youth Date of Birth ( / / ) $30 q Individual (12 months) Adult Date of Birth ( / / ) $45 q Individual (12 months) $65 q Adult with Spouse q Addition of Spouse (to existing membership) $20 Other q Farm, Ranch, Corporate or Partnership $45 (12 months) q Individual Lifetime $250

Please make checks payable to MQHA and mail completed form to:

MQHA, P.O. Box 278, Greenville, MI 48838 For office use only:

Name

MQHA ID No.

Spouse (if applicable)

Spouse’s MQHA ID No.

(Whenever possible, please attach payment to form.)

Address

Date:

City

State

Michigan County

Phone

Email Credit Card Information: q Visa

Amt. $

Zip

Payment Type: q Check if unlisted

Signature

Check # Cash

q MasterCard q Discover SVC Code (from back):

Account Number Exp. Date / Zip Code: q Credit card billing address is NOT the same as above. If not Tax Tip: Contributions or gifts to the MQHA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax; however dues or advertising payments the same, please write the billing address on the back of this form. may be deductible by members as an ordinary/necessary business expense.

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Does your association have a Mission Statement? The MQHA will be the industry leader serving all horse enthusiasts in Michigan with diverse programs that promote the American Quarter Horse. MQHA will be the first point of contact as a resource for both our members and horse enthusiasts in the state by offering inclusive programs with integrity that provide beneficial services to all. What year was the association founded? Incorporated 1955 What is the average number of members? 750 Does your membership run January to December of each year? Membership runs for 12 months from receipt of your payment. What breed does the association focus on? Quarter Horse. Is there a Breeder’s Incentive Program? No. How many events do you hold each year? MQHA manages six horse show circuits and approves an additional three circuits. We also have our Convention annually and host a tack sale in conjunction with the 4-H Benefit Clinic held in February. We are also a major sponsor of the 4-H Jamboree. Where are they normally held? Lansing, Ludington, and Midland, MI. Do you have a Nat’l. affiliation? All are AQHA approved. Is there a youth division? Yes. Is there an amateur division? Yes. Are there daily high points? Each show is unique, but all have a circuit high point. Are there year end awards? Yes. JANUARY 2024 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2024

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Do you have an annual banquet? Yes Do you have an annual fund-raiser? We have fund-raisers year round. Do you have a Stallion Service Sale or Futurity? Yes, both. MQHA Futurity is held in September at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI. The Stallion Service Sale starts at our annual banquet in January. Do you donate funds for scholarships? We support the Michigan Equine Scholarship Fund. Do you have monthly meetings? Yes, except in July and October. Do you have monthly minutes? Yes, we have minutes for every meeting. Do you have a newsletter? Not at this time. What is your association website? www.miquarterhorse.com Who should be contacted with any questions? The MQHA Office located in Greenville, Michigan Please Call 616-225-8211

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Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association Making a difference for the future at Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area

2024 Membership Application Membership is for one year and expires each year on December 31st. Please indicate which membership you are applying for.

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WAIVER: I hereby release the Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association, its membership and officers, of any and all liabilities resulting in physical injury, property damage or personal loss to myself or my family members in connection with any activities sponsored or organized by this Association. I realize that horses can behave unpredictably and I agree to participate in these activities fully aware of the potential risks involved.

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Does your association have a Mission Statement? To promote, improve, and preserve the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area an its equestrian trails, while encouraging proper land management and equal access. To advocate and provide a voice of leadership with policy makers and a physical presence in regard to trail issues and improvements at Pontiac lake Recreation Area. What year was the association founded? 2000 What is the average number of members? 125 families Does your membership run January to December of each year? Yes. What breed/discipline does the association focus on? All breeds - we are a Trails group. If breed association, is there an Incentive Program? No How many events do you hold each year? Four Where are they normally held? Pontiac Lake Rec. Area Is there a youth division? N/A Is there an amateur division? N/A Are there daily high points? N/A Are there year end awards? N/A Do you have an annual banquet? Yes, in June. Do you have an annual fund-raiser? Yes, bi-annual fundraiser events – one in June and one in September at the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area.

Do you have a Stallion Service Sale or Futurity? N/A Do you have monthly meetings? 4 board meetings a year, held every 3 months. Do you have a newsletter? Yes, it is mailed. What is your association website? www.PLHA.info Who should be contacted with questions? Susie Sulla, PLHA Trail Boss: 248-933-6338 or by email susie@plha.info or plha@plha.info What goals would you like your association to obtain in 2024? The Pontiac Lake Horseman’s Association and members are always trying to expand opportunities for the equestrian trail riding community. Positive actions, assistance and involvement by the PLHA and the equestrian trail riding community with recreational trails and parks planning, within our local and state government agencies, secures the safest and best equestrian trail riding opportunities available.

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I hereby release Proud Lake Trail Riders Association, its membership and officers, of all and any liabilities resulting in physical injury, property damage or personal loss to myself or my family members in connection with any activities sponsored or organized by this Association. I realize horses can behave unpredictably and I agree to participate in these activities fully aware of the potential risks involved. Signature

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Please mail your application to: PLTRA Memberships, 3210 Red Fox Lane, Milford, MI 48381

Does your association have a Mission Statement? To Preserve, Promote, Improve, and Expand the horse trail network in Proud Lake Recreation Area and the State of Michigan by developing good communication and work relationships with the Department of Natural Resources and the surrounding community for horseback riding purposes. What year was the association founded? 1996 What is the average number of members? 65 Does your membership run January to December? Yes. What breed/discipline does the association focus on? Open to all breeds. How many events do you hold each year? Five Where are they normally held? Proud Lake Staging Area Do you have an annual banquet? Yes, usually in February with a guest speaker. Do you have monthly meetings? We meet quarterly. Do you have a newsletter? Yes, it is mailed unless the member has email, then it is emailed.

PLTRA Annual Banquet

What is your association website? www.proudlaketrailriders.org Who should be contacted with questions? For more information please email Nancy Efrusy at: efrusy@yahoo.com What goal would you like your association to obtain in 2024? We would like to construct a pavilion in our staging area and further our donation efforts to horses in need.

Benefits of Joining the PLTRA • Meet new friends who love horses as much as you do! • Participate in events that help your horse become more confident and a safer trail horse! • Receive newsletters for all upcoming events • Our goals are to promote horsemanship, educate and most of all, have fun!

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 At Bakers of Milford, Milford, MI 6pm Doors Open, 7pm Dinner Dinner, Silent Auction and Great Company!

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General Memberships expire ONE (1) Year (Jan 1 to Dec 31) Date: / / New Member Annual Renewal TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP (please note: you must also be a member of the National WDAA in order for your Michigan Affiliate membership with WDAMI to be validated.) National Membership (WDAA) – (If you are a current member, select/include in pmt.) $45 General Membership (yearly renewal) If already a National Member, enter Membership Number

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About the Western Dressage Association® of America and Western Dressage Association® of Michigan: The Western Dressage Association® of America is a 501(c)(3) educational nonproﬁt organization focused on providing a model of horsemanship that optimizes the partnership of horse and rider for their mutual beneﬁt. The mission of the Western Dressage Association is to honor the horse, to value the partnership between horse and rider and to celebrate the legacy of the American West which is focuses on through its offerings of educational opportunities and events to the equestrian community.

WDAMI Mission Statement: The mission of the Western Dressage Association® of Michigan (WDAMI) is to build an equine community that combines western tradition with Classical Dressage. We honor the horse and value the partnership between horse and rider. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of the American West.

What year was the association founded? WDAMI was organized/recognized by the state of Michigan in 2014. What is the average number of members that you have annually? Approximately 60. wdami.org Does your membership run January to December of each year? Yes. What breed/discipline does the association focus on? Focus is on all breeds of horses and ponies, and includes mules. How many shows/events/workbees do you hold each year? We hold two to three live events each year, including virtual show opportunities. Do your shows have Nat’l. Association approval/affiliation? WDAMI was officially recognized by the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) in 2014. WDAA is the National Recognized Affiliate with the US Equestrian in 2013. Is there a youth division? WDAMI recognizes and awards the following divisions: Open, Amateur and Junior. More information can be found on our website: www.wdami.org Are there year end awards? Yes. WDAMI supports our members with awesome year end award for both virtual and live shows. Do you have an annual banquet? Yes. Do you have monthly meetings? Yes. The WDAMI Board of Directors meet once a month via phone conference. Minutes of the meetings are posted on our Facebook page “Western Dressage Association® of Michigan” and our website at: www.wdami.org. What is your association website: Our website is: www.wdami.org, and Facebook page is: “Western Dressage Association® of Michigan.” Who should be contacted with questions about the association? Any of the Board members listed on the website, our President Suzanne Morisse 906.440.0215, our Treasurer Carol Baldwin 231.525.8842 or 231.290.0061, or our email: infowdami@gmail.com. The WDAMI office is located at: 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799. What goals would you like to see your association obtain in 2024? Our goal is always to continue educating riders about Western Dressage and to continue encouraging riders and their horses to reach their potential. Western Dressage is an awesome tool in accomplishing that task. Additional information you would like the public to know about the association: The sport of Western Dressage is continuing to grow. When WDAMI started in 2014, very few schooling shows offered Western Dressage classes. Today, almost all schooling shows in Michigan are offering WD classes and this has encouraged many riders to participate in this competitive sport. R

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HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS Fort Custer Horse Friends Association https://www.fchfa.org/

FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS Hello Trail Riders! 2024 is just a few days away with the prospect of new trails to explore in the Spring! But first, we would like to thank all the equestrians that made it to the Fort Custer Recreation Area to experience the new campground and beautiful trails in 2023. The Spring and Fall Equestrian camp outs were a success and well attended. Plans for 2024 camp outs are scheduled to be May 16-19 and September 19-22. These two special events are held at the Whitford Lake area where we have picket poles, an outhouse, grassy area to camp and a tree lined perimeter for picket lines. Riders can ride out in several directions from this area to access the 20 plus miles of trails that wander through woods, prairie grasses, around lakes and you can ride through 6 different creek crossings. Plan to put these dates on your calendar! FCHFA is working with the Park manager to have electricity in the campsites at the trailhead in the future. The underground conduit is going to be run to the trailhead in conjunction with the renovations being done in the people campground this year, continuing through 2024. We have installed several corrals with covers in our campsites for the comfort of the horses camping. We also built a garage storage building at the DNR office site to keep our growing inventory of tools, mowers, etc. that volunteers use for trail work and maintenance. Volunteers have free choice access to this building by stopping by the park office to ask for assistance. Anyone may use what we have if they have time to volunteer or see something on the trails that needs to be cleared for safety. There are instructions with each piece of equipment in the garage. Check out our website at www.fchfa.org to see the calendar for 2024 and the lovely pictures Judy takes of our special trails and events. Call Nancy at 269-967-3613 with any questions. Our next meeting will be held January 3 at the Scotts Comm-

unity Center at 4:30pm in Scotts, MI. All are welcome to attend. We invite you to join and support us with a membership, come to a ride/potluck or attend a work day to keep the trails in tip top shape for 2024. Thank you for everything so many of you do to participate in the work, the fun and the friendship this past year. We couldn't do it without YOU! See you on the trails!

MI FOXTROTTING HORSE ASSOC. Happy New Year! You have heard about this breed. Maybe you tried one out while you were on vacation or a friend let you try theirs. You liked the feel of the gait. And now you want to ride more comfortably. You are ready to switch breeds. How they move and make that gait is fascinating. How can I get one – a good one? Your internet search provides many possibilities. They come in so many colors and sizes. You mainly want to trail ride, camp, drive or possibly learn Dressage (which, in English, means training). Western Dressage is very popular and fun. The basic Dressage movements are good for any horse/rider pair to learn. For a majority of us gaiting and camping is a relaxing and fun hobby. We get it. A good way to connect with other MFT owners is by joining this association. Print the membership form online at: https:// www.michiganfoxtrottinghorse.com/ and send it in. Hundreds of people visit our website and learn about the breed and the special gait. Registering your horse with the MFTHBA provides official documentation of the horse's lineage, records ownership and makes the horse eligible for exclusive programs(per MFTHBA). Look for clinics or programs online this winter to keep your horse engaged and connected with you to keep their skills up JANUARY 2024 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2024 (24)

and to prevent boredom. Our association offers a year-long Versatility Program with opportunities for both horse (Not Under Saddle and Under Saddle categories) and rider to check off boxes on their bucket list of activities. Prizes are awarded quarterly, year-end awards are also provided. Sign up for the 2024 program now. The information about this is on our website. It will help ward off winter boredom and keep you involved all year. If you would like to find out more about this breed and associated activities, go to our website (michiganfoxtrotting horse.com) and mfthba.com. We invite you to join. We are the Michigan affiliate of the Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Breed Association (mfthba.com) based in Ava, MO. Our mission is to promote MFTs and to encourage the breeding and training of them, as well as to help their owners learn to enjoy their horses more, through educational clinics, trail rides and discussion. Check out our Facebook page, too. By Marilyn Mannino

Pinto Horse Association of Ohio PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION OF OHIO As we look forward to the new year, we can not help but reflect on the past year. We held five shows in Ohio, plus the Jubilee all with a great deal of success. While there were some late nights with tired horses and exhibitors, a great time was had by all. Thank you to everyone who came to our shows in 2023. The Officers and Directors met in the fall and held the annual election of officers – President: Kaylee Claggett, Vice President: Angie Wolfe, Secretary: Leslie Watson, Treasurer: Jodie Ricks, and New Director: Kimberly Griggy. The officers and directors are busy preparing for the upcoming awards banquet and the new show season. The awards banquet to celebrate 2023 will be February 10, 2024 at the Cedar Corners, located in Sandusky, Ohio with social hour starting at 4pm, dinner at 5pm HTTPS://SADDLEUPMAG.COM/

HORSE ASSOCIATION & TRAIL RIDERS NEWS PINTO HORSE ASSOC. OF OHIO, CONT. and Awards to follow. See the Facebook page for reservation information. Tentative 2024 show dates and locations are: April 5-7, Garwood Arena, May 1719, Findlay University, July 26-28, Findlay University, August 30-September 1, Springfield Champion Center, October 1820, Garwood Arena. ALL SHOWS ARE PENDING NATIONAL APPROVAL. The showbill for 2024 will be out when it has been approved by PtHA. Just to give everyone a heads up, you may want to start to get your hotel rooms reserved for Garwood in April as that is the weekend prior to the Solar Eclipse in Ohio and we have been told that many people will be traveling for this phenomena. Remember to renew your Ohio Pinto and National Memberships. Ohio Pinto would like to thank Big D’s for their continued support of our organization through its Big D’s Bonus Bucks program. The bonus bucks earned are put towards year-end awards for Ohio Pinto members. If you are interested in being an Ohio Pinto Sponsor in 2024, please see the updated information on the Pinto Horse Association of Ohio website at: https://www. ohiopinto.net/ and our Facebook page. Ohio Pinto would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We hope to see you in 2024!

MICHIGAN

WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC. OF MI Could the end of 2023 be well in view?? The time continues to move quickly!! Our educational presentation, December 12, 2023, Conversations with Ida Norris, was a great success. Thank you to all who tuned in to listen to Ida's presentation. The next presentation is scheduled for January 9, 2024 at 7:00 EST where we will Deadline: 16th for the following issue

learn about Developing Into Level 2. If you are a WDAMI member, this presentation is free to you. If you are not a member but wish to join us, the cost is $10 payable through the following link: https://www.wdami.org/store-2/Con versations-with-Ida-Norris-p604889387 The 2023 Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, February 17, 2024, 1:00 PM at Cheers, 1700 W. High Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI. The cost is $30 ($32 if you use PayPal – to help cover fees) per person. To reserve your spot, you can pay via PayPal in our Shop at: https:// www.wdami.org/store-2/ or send a check to: WDAMI, 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799. Please send your reservations prior to February 9, 2024. Door prizes, silent auction, Awards, Fellowship await you!! See you there!! WDAMI will host two clinics in 2024. Dolly Hannon will be here May 4 and 5. The clinic will be held at Equinox Farm, LLC, 855 N. Hickory Ridge Rd., Highland, MI 48357. To learn more about the clinic you can visit our Facebook page Featured Items. You can reserve your spot by sending a check for $100 to WDAMI, 9075 Brudy Rd., Wolverine, MI 49799. If you want to make other arrangements to reserve your spot, please contact Carol B. at: carolannbaldwin@gmail.com Donna Richardson is the Clinician for our second clinic to be held at Sunset Oakes Farm, 3142 Listerman Rd., Howell, MI, September 6, 7 and 8, 2024. Donna will be offering individual 45-minute sessions costing $140 per session. Stall fees and lunch are separate. More info. to come. The Michigan Horse Council Horse Expo will take place March 8-10, 2024. Go to this link to learn more about the 2024 expo: https://www.mihorseexpo.com/ The dates for the 2024 WDAMI Online Virtual Horse shows are posted on our web page at: https://www.wdami.org/ Get these dates on your calendar. Our competitors always enjoy these events!! Don't forget to renew your WDAMI membership at: https://www.wdami.org/ membership/ The cost is still $25. We

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WESTERN DRESSAGE ASSOC., CONT. most appreciate your support of Western Dressage and WDAMI. Lastly, we would like to thank Mary Lynn Zylstra for her years of service on the WDAMI Board. Her contributions to WDAMI and Western Dressage have helped us grow the sport of western dressage. We wish her the best!! The season of celebrations and spending time with family and friends is upon us. May you all be blessed with the love and warmth of the season. Til next time ~ Happy New Year!

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Paxton Rodriguez: “boy_with _rope” By Cindy Johnson | Email: cjquimby@gmail.com Followers of Tik Tok can sign on to ‘boy_with_rope’ to find 24year-old Paxton Rodriguez, spinning ropes, lighting two bull whips on fire and jumping through them to entertain audiences nationwide. Choosing a career path far from his degree in Physics (Adrian College graduate 2023), Paxton explained the advantage of using physics in his roping. “Physics helps determine my use of the ropes and whips. If the balance is not right for the big loop (also known as the Cowboy’s big loop), if the Honda (loose knot) is not balanced right, the rope will not spin out and can close up. It takes a bit of math to know how much centrifugal force is needed to spin the rope all the way around me. It's also a matter of trial and error, but the math makes it easier to know what I'm looking for.” Paxton added that through physics when watching the TV comedy, The Big Bang Theory, he was able to recognize and understand some of the equations that Leonard and Sheldon had on their white boards. Minoring in graphic design and art, Paxton designed his own logo which is posted on Tik Tok and features ball caps and other merchandise. His Tik Tok followers number 276,000 and counting. Paxton’s first performance as a trick roper was at the age of 15 in front of a live crowd at a high school rodeo sponsored by Tom's Western Store in Ovid, Michigan. Well known horse trainer and announcer Brandt Clark, “Seemed surprised to see me since he knew I came from a rodeo family and not from a performance background, said Paxton.” Coming from the fourth generation of rodeo competitors on his father’s side and the second generation on his mother’s line, Paxton grew up in the rodeo circuit. He said, “I've been able to go to a lot of cool places such as New York, South Carolina, and Georgia with my family.” Bitten by the travel bug, Paxton hopes to travel more with his performance career just beginning. On the circuit, his father met his mother, who is from Oklahoma. They both compete, although since 2012, his father now 53, does some team roping but mostly judges rodeo competitions. That same year, Paxton took his trick roping on the road. Leading up to that debut, Paxton said, “From the age of 6, I had always had a rope in my hand. I really began trick roping when I was 11 after I saw a trick roper at a pro rodeo. I played around at home, and my uncle showed me some basic tricks.” Learning to spin a 65-foot rope fast for a long period of time takes lots of practice for an average 5-minute performance. Being a perfectionist, Paxton said, “I get really pumped before a performance. I don't want to disappoint my audience or myself.” Specialty acts entertain the crowd at pre-shows, in between events, and at half time. His diligence has paid off as Paxton was voted by his peers as the MSRA (Mid-States Rodeo Association) Specialty Act of the Year for both 2022 and 2023 commemorated with the coveted buckle award. JANUARY 2024 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2024

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Paxton is also a member of the PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), the IPRA (International Professional Rodeo Association), and the APRA (American Professional Rodeo Association). These memberships allow him to perform in more locations across the United States and even Canada. Working construction with his father, Paxton stays in shape and concentrates on keeping his body toned especially his shoulders as roping can take a toll on them. However, even with constant vigilance, Paxton was caught off guard at 16 when he began experiencing pain in his knee and hip. His mother noticed he was swinging his hip out like his father had when mounting his horse and suggested they see a doctor. The day after their visit, the doctor called them and Paxton was rushed to U of M for emergency surgery on his hip socket. Paxton was suffering from SCFE (Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis) which can occur in teens and pre-teens who are still growing. The ball at the head of the femur slips off the neck of the bone in a backward direction causing pain, stiffness, and instability. Three months on crutches, and Paxton was back in action. His condition was thought to be genetic, as his father has had both hips and a knee replaced. Continual observation has shown no signs of any more problems. Paxton still competes in team and calf roping, along with steer wrestling. That level of competition is not without risk. In 2022, Paxton suffered two concussions a month apart. The first was when he was thrown from his horse during warm up. He said, “I kind of pushed it off and got a pretty decent score that day.” The second concussion happened when he missed the steer. He said, “I took some time off from performing as that was a bad one.” Torn between his love of competition and of performing, Paxton explained, “I do like the rush and the excitement of competition, but I also am not a huge risk taker gambling my money competing. I like the guaranteed money from performances. As I get more involved in performing, I can see that part of my career getting more attention.” Paxton won the 2021 Calf Roping Competition in 2021. With a rodeo family, horses are essential. When Paxton was born, his grandfather (a Quarter Horse breeder) gifted Paxton with his own horse. Chino still rodeos today along with the other (33) HTTPS://SADDLEUPMAG.COM/

Paxton Rodriguez, continued 4 horses and are kept in line by Paxton's boss pony at home. Paxton said, “All our horses must be versatile and able to be used in different jobs.” Getting started performing, Paxton’s gigs were via referrals from people who knew him. After finishing college, Paxton is open for more performance work and is currently advertising through Facebook. (Paxton Roy Rodriguez Rodeo Entertainer). His skill and reputation led to a prime spot on a Yellowstone promotional video for season 4 posted on Blue Ray DVD on March 4, 2022. It can be accessed through his Tik Tok account featuring Paxton with his fire whips. The idea of working in commercials and movies is enticing for Paxton as his repertoire of tricks increases. In his age bracket (16-35) there are only about 10-15 professional ropers in the country. Paxton said, “I want to be one of the best out there. I feel like I've done it long enough that I'm pretty good, but I can always improve. There’s always room for learning from people that I admire.” Paxton has been encouraging his 17-year-old brother to become more active in roping. Paxton said, “Preston is naturally ambidextrous. He has gone on the road with me to southern Ohio and New York. He helps drive, set the stage, and helps with the ropes.” Maybe someday they will show together. Always looking for new tricks, Paxton wants to incorporate more horseback roping into his act. He uses Chino for some tricks, but someday he said, “I might look for a really, really pretty horse that would be flashy for the crowds.” He added, “He would still have to be able to compete in other rodeo events.” The rodeo season usually begins in the spring and runs into September, depending on the association. Paxton said, “In January, February, and March, performances will be set in stone. Hopefully, I will perform more in the West. I haven't crossed the Mississippi yet to perform.” Watch for Paxton Rodriguez on the show circuit in 2024.

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The Love Goes On... A tribute to

Allison Kathleen Wheaton Strebig 1980-2023 Written by Cindy Johnson

The horse world is a special place. To experience loss is inevitable and though aware, it is kindly never expected. To lose someone who truly makes a difference in the lives of animals and people is crushingly hard. As time passes, the acute pain will ease, slowly replaced by fond memories and “remember when Allison did this or said this...” To remember is to love. A true horse person wants the legacy to go on through the care, the learning, and by treasuring her dreams with those she loved. Summit Equestrian Center will remain open in honor of Allison Wheaton.

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About the author: Cindy Johnson has been a horse owner since she was 13 years old. She is also a freelance writer. If you wish to have an article written about your equine pursuits, please email her at: cjquimby@gmail.com JANUARY 2024 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2024

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Horse Stall Planning Tips Written by Lisa Kiley with tips from Yash Balasaria of American Stalls | https://americanstalls.com/ American Stalls is one of the world's premiere stall manufacturers. If you have been in the industry long enough, chances are that you have been in a barn that utilizes some of their products, from gorgeous European style stall fronts to safe portable stalls that line the aisles at your favorite event venue. American Stalls makes everything from the basic components to the finishing touches to make a barn safe and user friendly for horse and human alike. I got the chance to talk with Yash Balasaria who is the CEO of American Stalls and second generation in stall production which started back in 2005. The company's roots in steel manufacturing go back to the late 1990's, bringing decades of experience using sound construction techniques to build some of the best stalls on the market. I asked Balasaria to describe some tips that he would recommend for someone starting out the planning process of a stall project. He advised that while no two barns are the same there are some things that everyone should consider when starting to make plans for their facility. First, it is important to think about the key functions of the barn and what the daily flow of work in the barn will be. This can be the difference between making chores an easy experience or truly a chore. Balasaria advised that when his team works on a project, they ask the barn owners to take the time to really think through the layout and flow in the barn, they provide resources that can be used to work through different options to make the facility uniquely their own. Exploring these options helps the client get what they really want and avoid things that could be a pain point down the road. In addition to the interior flow of the barn, it's also important to look at the geography and topography of the land in general for more insight on how a project should be laid out. Balasaria stressed the importance of ventilation and sunlight in the barn which add to the overall health and safety of the barn. He suggested adding windows that can be opened providing natural light and better air quality for the horses. Where appropriate, he encouraged using glass windows as a great option for barns. Grill work and mesh on stall fronts and gates can also allow for more ventilation with the added benefit of being able to see the whole horse when walking through the barn, which can make it easier to spot any issues that need to be addressed. Adding grillwork on the sides of the stall not only increases airflow but depending on how the horses in the barn get along, can create opportunities for socialization providing enrichment of the horses day-to-day.

saver. Balasaria added that having strong reliable latches and high-quality hardware in the barn can make a dramatic difference in the ease of moving through the barn space. Being able to trust in the construction of the product when you need it the most is important whether you are just looking to make chores run along smoothly or need to make fast moves in the case of an emergency. Safety in construction is also on the top of Balasaria's list when it comes to materials selection. He advised that when sizing up products for your facility, take the time to educate yourself about the differences in materials construction. He urges potential customers to ask about how the materials are fabricated. Is the steel galvanized? Is there a powder coat to help protect against rust? How are the welds done? He explained that interior welds and seamless welds provide additional strength and durability vs. components that may be tack welded and are prone to breakage over time or under stress. He also urged people to invest in items that have been welded vs. components that are bolted together. Any area that is bolted vs. welded will have weaker points and don't hold up as well over time. Safety also comes into play when thinking about bar spacing, making sure that bars are close enough together to prevent a horse from getting a hoof caught up is very important. Balasaria provided some tips for setting up a barn on a budget. He advised that going through the process of really planning out the space can help prevent regrets further down the line which can result in costly renovations. Similarly, investing in the best quality materials can cost more up-front but will provide longterm durability that will save money over time. He also urged the budget conscious customers who are handy to consider kits that require some DIY. Putting in some of the construction work on your own is a great way to save money vs. buying totally

Dutch doors on the exterior of the stall are something else that Balasaria strongly recommends. The doors not only add light and air flow but provide additional options for egress. This is beneficial not only for easy pasture turnout, but also in the case of fire. In critical times sliding doors can often be easier to manage than swinging doors. While traditionally Dutch doors often swing out, American Stalls offers a sliding Dutch door option which can not only be easier to open but is also a space JANUARY 2024 • C & C PUBLISHING, INC. ©2024

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Horse Stall Planning Tips, cont. prefabricated fronts and partitions. Want to add a wow factor to your barn? Balasaria suggested investing in beautiful stall doors which can really create that show stopping look without having to replace the whole stall front. Updating the lighting and fixtures in the barn is a great way to highlight the facilities features as well as add safety. Hardware is another great way to to update the look of your barn and add that luxury feel. In closing Balasaria stressed the importance of working with a company that you can trust. He shared that all the members of his team are horse people and have many years of horse experience in different facets of the industry. This experience can be invaluable when working through a project because they have the background to understand the specific needs of each customer and be able to offer thoughtful insights on every project from a four-stall home barn to a 1,500 stall event facility. Having a good relationship with the company you are working with is key to creating the barn of your dreams.

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