Horsemen's Corral July 2026 by Horsemen's Corral

The Horsemen’s Corral is the official publication for the following clubs: Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Avon Lake Saddle Club Black Swamp Driving Club Buckeye Equestrian Association Central Ohio Saddle Club Association Central Ohio Wagoneers Classical Attraction Dressage Society Colorado Ranger Horse Association Creek Side Mounted Archery District One National Show Horse Dusty Boots Riding Club Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. Geauga Horse & Pony Association Great Lakes Appaloosa Horse Club Hoosier Quarter Pony Association Knox County Horse Park Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Massillon Saddle Club Miami Valley Horse Show Association Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc. Mid-Eastern Farriers Association Mid Ohio Dressage Association Mid-Ohio Marauders National Pole Bending Association Northern Ohio Dressage Association

Northern Kentucky Horse Network Northern Ohio Miniature Horse Club Northern Ohio Outlaws Ohio Appaloosa Association O.H.I.O. EXCA Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Assoc. Ohio Haflinger Association Ohio High School Rodeo Association Ohio Horseman’s Council Ohio Gaited Horse Trailriders Ohio Morgan Horse Association Ohio Paint Horse Club Ohio Quarter Horse Association Ohio Ranch Horse Association Ohio State Buckskin Association Ohio Western Horse Association, Inc. Ottawa County Horse Foundation Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Premier Mount N Trail Tri-County Trail Association Tri-State Rodeo Association Wayne County Saddle Club Western Reserve Carriage Association

Inside This Issue Bulletin Board ......................................................................... 49 Corral Calendar...................................................................... 34 The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch ........................................ 22 Ride In Sync ............................................................................. 6 TrailMeister ............................................................................. 16 View From the Cheap Seats .................................................. 28 Western Dressage ................................................................. 50

Club News Black Swamp Driving Club..................................................... 26 Buckeye Equestrian Association ........................................... 26 Dusty Boots Riding Club ........................................................ 18 Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. ....14 Geauga Horse and Pony Association.................................... 48

The Corral Staff

Knox County Horse Park ........................................................51

Editor .............................................................................................Bobbie Coalter Advertising Sales & General Manager .....................................Joe Coalter email ............................................................... joe@thehorsemenscorral.com Club Sales & Circulation Manager Art & Composition Director .....................................................Michelle Ross email ......................................................michelle@thehorsemenscorral.com

Massillon Saddle Club ........................................................... 12 Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc................................... 24 Mid Ohio Dressage Association ............................................ 44 Mid-Ohio Marauders Cowboy Mounted Shooting ................. 20 Northern Ohio Outlaws .......................................................... 24

WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS Features: ......................................Kelley Bitter, Rob and Tanya Corzatt .............................................. Robert Eversole, Terry Myers, Sarah Vas

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association ........................ 46 Ohio High School Rodeo Association ................................... 30

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Ohio Paint Horse Club ........................................................... 46 Ohio Western Horse Association............................................. 8 Premier Mount N Trail ............................................................ 48

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Ride In Sync

Horsemanship is a Two Way Street by Terry Myers

while ago on Facebook, we had put up a post about training. Printed on a picture, we put the inscribed words “Good horses are developed over years, not trained in months.” We were really surprised at the interest in the post, with nearly 2700 people sharing it to their Facebook page, reaching over 200,000 Facebook subscribers. So given the enthusiastic reception for my message, it really got me thinking about this statement and people’s belief and support in this message. When horse owners send their horse to me for training, it is usually for either 30 or 60 days as that is within their budget. There are many specific issues I can make progress on in this time. But I will not likely be sending home a perfectly trained horse! In fact, since it can take a year to develop the muscular support in the horses back and

loin for a proper topline, 60 days won’t even be close. For a horse to have a well developed and collected canter or lope, they must have a well developed topline. Proper training over the year’s time will develop this topline which is necessary for collected gaits. The conclusion, it takes time to develop a good canter or lope on a horse as the horse has to be trained mentally and developed physically. Training a horse is like going on a diet. It takes consistent work and diligence with a willingness to change tactics when desired results aren’t achieved. Training a horse for 30 days is like going on a diet for a day, good start but the success happens over time to achieve goals. Consistently and correctly training a horse will give eventual results. But as the horse develops, the rider must also develop. Many years ago I knew a guy who bought a very expensive world champion western pleasure horse for his

daughter to show. About two weeks after purchasing the horse, off they went to a horse show. The expensive show horse bucked the little girl off in the show ring. The reason for this…the horse had a high level of training but the little girl did not. The girl sent so many mixed messages to the horse, that in its confusion and frustration it bucked her off. What needed to happen was investing in the girl’s skills, so she could learn to ride the horse. After this experience, they did just that and they went on to do quite well together. I don’t care what discipline you ride, training is essential for horse and rider partnership and safety. For example, while a trail horse may not need the amount of concentrated training that a top level dressage horse needs, all horses can improve their performance in their ‘job’ or discipline with the proper training. Given the dangerous situations trail horses can encounter, the training of both horse and rider is critical. I get frustrated when people say, “Oh, he’s just a trail horse.” In my mind, trail horses must be well trained (and desensitized) and the rider must be skilled in order to form a good partnership that will keep them both safe on the trail. We hear of way too many wrecks on the trail, some with serious injuries, which might have been avoided with training and diligent practice. In order to achieve that high performing partnership between horse and rider, it takes time, patience and consistency. Find the knowledge through an experienced instructor or mentor who can explain the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ of good horsemanship

methods. Be willing to improve your skills as you seek to improve the skills of your horse. The more you learn, the more you will understand your horse and have realistic expectations of both you and your horse. Remember, if your horse is having a problem, you are part of the problem and part of the solution. The recipe for horse and rider success = correct training for the horse to build mental and physical skills + good instruction for the rider to build horsemanship skills + the time necessary to achieve a partnership. Practice doesn’t make perfect. Correct practice makes perfect. Questions about this or any of our articles can be emailed to us at myers5000@aol.com. Terry Myers is a national clinician and champion horse trainer with a depth of knowledge developed from over 50 years in the horse industry. Myers has been a popular clinician at multiple expos in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about Myers’ Ride-In-Sync methods as well as clinic and training services available, visit www. tmtrainingcenter.com or on Facebook.

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July 2026

Ohio Western Horse Association

Show Opportunities PRESIDENT, Roger Fritch VICE PRESIDENTS, Marc Beck, Cinda Bame SECRETARY, Jeremy Reed TREASURER, Eric Haudenschield WEBSITE, www.owha.org

Hello Corral readers! Ohio Western Horse Association (OWHA) hopes you are enjoying some sunshine and more time with your equestrian family members. Beyond the prayers for an amazing hay season for us all, we hope to see you at some OWHA shows. OWHA continues to add show opportunities this summer. We have approved all Under the Oaks shows for points. The

remaining dates of those shows are August 15 and August 29. Marion County will be holding some pleasure and contesting shows. Contesting will run on Friday night and Saturday after the pleasure show. Pleasure will be Saturday and Sunday. The July show is July 18-20. If you would like to be part of our family oriented group while earning some year end awards, membership forms will be available at all approved shows. Additional shows are being added, so make sure you check the Ohio Western Horse Association Facebook page for the most accurate information. Continue to check the Facebook page for activities and our show calendar. We are looking forward to seeing you and your family this summer!

Western Reserve Carriage Association

WRCA Represented Well at the Elke Creek CDE PRESIDENT, Cathy Rhoades VICE PRESIDENT, Michele Steven TREASURER, Ann Petersen SECRETARY, Cathy Rhoades WEBSITE, Westernreservecarriage.com

by Barb King Some of the drivers in WRCA started June off with a bang! Elk Creek CDE was held at Fair Hill National Resources Center in Fair Hill, MD. It is a very beautiful venue. At one time one of the largest private land holdings in the east, Fair Hill was formerly owned by William duPont, Jr., an avid equestrian rider who acquired the farmland as a means to enjoy riding as well as fox chasing. Fair Hill was purchased by the state in 1975 from the duPont family. It is over 5,000 acres bordering Pennsylvania and Delaware. As I was attending as a navigator for a Haflinger friend of mine, I got to enjoy the scenic area from the back of a carriage. Our members, Stacey Giere,

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Shellie Kwitkowski, and Pam Hess each competed with their own equines and did a stellar job of representing our club. Stacey and her horse, Playmor’s Wicked Whisper placed first in Intermediate Single Horse, Shellie and Eros Bonafide Statement took a fourth in Preliminary Single Horse and Pam with Wowser CVA placed second in Preliminary Single Pony. One evening the organizers put on a ‘States’ potluck. Anyone could bring a dish that was primarily found in their state. I saw perogies, chicken and dumplings, Cincinnati chili, Ohio trail bologna and Amish cheeses, Pastrami from New York, Maple syrup from Vermont...and much more. What a great way to represent your own state, besides competing with your own horses, that is! We had a pleasure drive at Carlisle Reservation in LaGrange, Ohio, and on June 21 we had a pleasure drive in Zoar, Ohio, meeting at the schoolhouse. Enjoy the summer weather and get out there and drive!

July 2026

Wayne County Saddle Club

Show Season in Full Swing at WCSC PRESIDENT, Keith Holcombe VICE PRESIDENTS, Jamie Carlisle, Angel Bonewitz; SECRETARY, Andrea Paolucci; TREASURER, Beth Eikleberry WEBSITE, www.waynecountysaddleclub.com

PAS show setup. by Jamie Carlisle May has been an action-packed month at the Wayne County Saddle Club. Members and nonmembers alike dusted off their boots from the long winter, saddled up their horses, and took to the dirt. The club offered events for all to enjoy. May ushered in the first Friday Night Buckle Series Show and Sunday Fun Show. There were over 100 entries at the first Buckle Series Show which marks a record turnout for the club. The Friday Night Buckle Series consists of nine classes. The first two classes are barrels and poles which are

part of the Buckle Series. Classes 3-9 are $1 fun classes. The Sunday Fun Show consists of 10 classes. Each class is $1 and designed to provide ways to connect with friends and family. The club also offered its first PAS 4-H State Qualifying show for local youth on May 16. While the day was a little rainy, the turnout was strong. The show was made successful with the help of dedicated volunteers who trudged through the rain to set up courses, jumps, and patterns. Judge Vicky Dunn added to the success by being an encouraging and enthusiastic presence to all contestants. Lastly, the WCSC youth represented the club with style on

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Massillon Saddle Club

Back To School Fun Show and Versatility Show Planned PRESIDENT, Leanne VICE PRESIDENT (PLEASURE), Alyssa SECRETARY, Francine TREASURER, Kathy EMAIL, massillonsaddleclub@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.massillonsaddleclub.org

Hello everyone! Happy Fourth Of July, and Happy 250th USA Birthday! The Massillon Saddle Club (MSC) show season has now fully started. In addition to the shows, please watch the MSC Facebook page for open ride days, updates to planned events, and show results. If your typical ‘arena’ is a meandering path amongst the trees and creeks, MSC also has a way to earn year end awards based on your trail time. If you are an OHC member, a member Tri-Co (Tri-County Trails Association), or any other trail riding group, please consider joining MSC’s Trail program. The top three riders overall will

receive a year end award. You can ride multiple horses and combine the trail time/miles. Please see the MSC Facebook pages and/or the MSC website for more information. Please watch the MSC Facebook page for all updates as well as the 2026 showbills. The 2026 Year End Awards Banquet and Election Of Officers will be held November 19 at Nickajack Farm. The reservation deadline is November 5. Reservation forms can be found on the MSC website, or on the Facebook page. Did you know that MSC has a long-standing scholarship fund that was created and championed by lifetime member Patricia Diss? Pat was a strong advocate of education, and, felt that the MSC youth were valuable assets not just to MSC, but to the world in general. The fund is dedicated to MSC high school graduates that are pursuing their education beyond high school. A portion of all food booth and other profits were submitted to the scholarship fund every year in the past.

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(Recent years have not added any funds as the number of applicants has decreased.) If you are a high school graduate pursuing additional education and you were an MSC member last year (2025), as well as a current member, you may be eligible for a 2026 Scholarship Award. Deadline for submittal is August 1. Please see the MSC website for the application criteria and and forms. The VP of Pleasure, Alyssa, has added some classes, and, brought back some of the classic ones to the pleasure shows. At your request, the training classes will return, as well as the QH classes. Additional small fry and youth classes have been added, including a ranch leadline class, and a ranch small fry class. The trail classes will return, but will run at the end of the show after the western pleasure and ranch classes. The showbill also includes a trail/obstacle course. Please see the MSC Facebook page for specifics. Did you know that there are multiple National/International horse organizations that will offer year end awards based on your class results at MSC and other open shows? Maximize your award potential, and, your gasoline and show budget, by using MSC class standings. A few of the organizations that offer National points are PAC (Paint Activity Council), OHSA (Open Horse Show Association), CHSA (Christian Horse Show Association), and, the ACAAP (Appaloosa Competitive AllBreed Activities Program). Remaining event dates left in 2026 are: October 18 is the last date for the Fun Show/Halloween Show. Contest Shows are July 26, August 23, September 27 and, October 4. Pleasure Shows are July 12, August 9, and September 6. Jackpot Barrels and Poles Buckle Series show dates are August 15 and 29.

The Junior Trustees have scheduled a few events. August 1 will be the Back To School Fun Show with unlimited runs at $2 each. Show begins at noon; September 19 Versatility Show will begin at 11 a.m. with a payout for each class with 10 or more entries. There will also be a Thursday night expo of poles and barrels once each month. Unlimited runs are $2 each. Please watch the MSC Facebook page as dates are pending. Do you have too many medallions from class placings, and are not sure what to do with them? The medallion buyback program continues in 2026. MSC will give you a $1 credit for every two medals you return. Medallions must be in good condition. You will be issued a ‘Show Bucks’ credit slip that can be used for your classes or at the food booth through the last point show. Please see the MSC Facebook page for additional program details. And many thanks for any returned medallions! MSC is collecting any Tribute product proof of purchase. Tribute is running a rewards program where they will pay $0.25 per proof of purchase. Do you have any suggestions for any new events, classes, or, improving the shows? What could make the show day better? What tweaks could be done to improve the day? What types of year end awards would you like to see? All suggestions are welcome, and, if you are willing to help make your idea a reality, please let us know. MSC is limited only by the number of volunteers willing to help. Until next month, MSC hopes everyone has a wonderful July, and hopes you are able to take enjoy the mid-summer days to attend some of the many horse events in the area, as well as to spend time with your family, friends, and, horses. May each of your days be filled with happy horse adventures! ~Your Friends with Massillon Saddle Club, Inc.

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Flatlanders Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc.

The Price of Love PRESIDENT, Margie Shoop VICE PRESIDENT, Heather Bonifas TREASURER, Lisa Gross SECRETARY, Lee Ann Kagy EMAIL, fdcta@aol.com FACEBOOK, www.facebook.com/ groups/FDCTA

Why does anyone put themselves in harm’s way for the sake of the other? Why does anyone regularly cause themselves to put forth much more effort than what is really required of them? Why, for no apparent reason, would someone go out into the cold/ heat/wind/ice/rain/bugs, etc from the safety and comfort of their home every single day? Well, one word will sum it up; love. For the sake of love, we all do these radical things without thinking twice. I have read that the definition of love is not that warm fuzzy feeling, but “an act of the will to will the good of the other, rather than merely a feeling or emotion”.

Zander with Chance. This definition applies to all sorts of relationships: friends, family, spouses, and even strangers. The one act of love that boggles many a mind is how we, as horse owners, will willingly face all of the above for them. Them: horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, they all need our love and require constant care. Were the horses out on pasture too long today? Will the pasture hold up for the summer grazing season? Does so-and-so need their teeth floated? Was that a dribble of grain that fell out of their mouth when we watched

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them eating the grain we set before them? Is the hay of good quality? Is there enough hay in the barn to last until harvest? Are those mosquito larvae in the horse water trough?! Will the fly protection be adequate? Is he/she limping? Was that a cough I just heard? Just look at those feet! When was that farrier coming, again? This quite possibly sounds like a form of neurosis, but no, it’s just love. Love that is the price of those special moments with our equine friends. Those special moments are quite wide and varied for each of us. It could be burying our nose in the warm neck of your pal of 20 years. It might be the delight we get when watching a foal prance around it’s mother that was thoughtfully bred. Trail riding quiet times might be a special moment or showing off the skills that you have worked so hard on over the time you’ve had together. A blue ribbon in hand might be it, but just likely, a soft nicker from a trusted friend as you enter the barn every day. The price of love is personal. What will you do today, for the price of love?

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meal together amid laughter and chatter. Michelle’s daughter, Linea, presented an enlightening look into the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) the primary credentialing body for professionals in the therapeutic equine-assisted services industry, certifying individuals to provide safe, ethical instruction to people with disabilities. Her Zoom call was the evening’s programme. Linea recently achieved the difficult feat of achieving the much sought after PATH certification all while being a pregnant mother of a toddler. Congratulations, Linea, and thank you for your time. As the meeting progressed, we discussed many upcoming activities including meetings with horses for fun days, trail rides, and possibly a local clinic. One of the topics that we really settled on was safety. As stated above, we all put ourselves in harms way by just being around horses, but most especially while riding/ driving them. Every precaution should be taken to minimize the risk of injury, but sometimes accidents just happen—that’s why they’re called accidents. Be safe. Love much. Blessings to you all. ~Heather

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The Best Wreck is the One You Never Had by Robert Eversole

n between expos lately, I’ve been reading biographies of famous explorers. History remembers Ernest Shackleton as one of the greats. His name conjures images of ice, hunger, hardship, and hanging on when things go south. His Antarctic expeditions became legend because nearly everything went wrong, and he still brought most of his men home alive. Far fewer people talk about Roald Amundsen. Amundsen reached the South Pole first. He studied snow, dogs, and clothing long before he left home. He learned from people who understood cold environments, chose useful gear, planned carefully, and came home with little fuss. By most measures, he was the better expedition leader. But Shackleton gave us the better story. If that sounds familiar, it should. Horse people often reward wrecks the same way.

There’s an old saying: A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it in the first place. It’s often attributed to Albert Einstein, though it’s probably just an aphorism wearing a famous name. I like it nonetheless. Another way to say it might be this: skill fixes trouble; judgment keeps it from starting. Or, in language horse people understand, the best wreck is the one you never had. Nobody gathers around a campfire to hear the thrilling tale of checked tires, a snug cinch, quiet loading, and everyone rolling home with all bones intact. Yet that is success. A good trip often sounds like this: horses grazed in the meadow, people slept warm, the trailer lights worked, coffee boiled at dawn, the camp was quiet, and everyone came home smiling. No runaway stock. No broken axle on the shoulder. No midnight search party with headlamps. No bridle tied together with

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baling twine and salty language. No emergency vet call because someone missed what the horse had been saying all day. In short, nothing happened. Smooth miles are usually earned long before the truck leaves the driveway. They are earned when you grease bearings in the barn instead of beside the road. They are earned when you teach a horse to load during a slow afternoon instead of in a thunderstorm on departure day. They are earned when you check cinches, look at shoes, and watch the weather. They are earned when you turn back early instead of pressing on to prove a point no mule cares about. However, even the best plans eventually meet real life. Luck still exists, and even careful people can find rain, mud, loose rock, or chance waiting around the next bend. I’ve learned plenty on trips that went sideways, whether I wanted the lesson or not. Trouble teaches lessons that comfort usually skips. Good horsemen often look unimpressive because they fix things early and quietly, sometimes before anyone else notices. They see the loose shoe before the horse goes lame. They turn back before lightning climbs the ridge. They spot the frayed rope before it parts. They inspect the trailer floor before a hoof goes through it. That kind of judgment makes poor storytelling, but it makes for sound horses and safe miles. The veteran trail horse that loads willingly, crosses water calmly and stands well when tied may not look exciting. Ruger, my good red mule, wasn’t always that way. He was built one ride,

one correction, one wet saddle blanket at a time. There is more greatness in that quiet animal than in any dramatic wreck. These days, I prefer trips worth repeating: the horses eat, coffee tastes good, camp settles before dark, and the trailer gets us home without fuss. No movie will be made, but I suspect Roald Amundsen would approve. For more on safer hauling, better trail rides, and horse camping done well, visit TrailMeister.com. If you want the deeper dive, thinking through trail safety, preparation, and decisionmaking from A to Z, my books are available through Amazon and on the site: The ABCs of Trail Riding and Horse Camping, It’s a Cinch!, and Daily Wisdom from the Saddle. They’re not about shortcuts or silver bullets. They’re about what works, lessons learned the hard way, and the long view that only comes from miles in the saddle. Same work. Just written down for when you need a reminder.

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Dusty Boots Riding Club

Dusty Boots Kicks Off 2026 PRESIDENT, Holly Carr 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Dana Johnson TREASURER, Donna Rohrer SECRETARY, Harley Buckley EMAIL, dustyboots@dustybootsridingclub.com WEBSITE, dustybootsridingclub.com

by Sarah Fabian The first NEOHA shows of this year were a great display of competition, sportsmanship, and show vibes all around. Congrats to all our riders and horses who put in the work. BLUE LAKES FARM MAY 24 WALK TROT RANCH: Highpoint: Maddie Jo Luciani & Blaze N Winchester; Reserve Highpoint: Savannah Allison & Go Bucks YOUTH RANCH: Highpoint: Riley Winland & Super Nova Girl; Reserve Highpoint: Sabrina Mears & Heavens Hot Sugar ADULT RANCH: Highpoint: Allison Redman & Top it with a Bo; Reserve Highpoint: Ruby Pealer & Pr Blues Peppy Boon

12 & UNDER WALK TROT: Highpoint: Mia Carr & Batting Machine; Reserve Highpoint: Addison Ashcraft & Live for the Applauz 13 & OVER WALK TROT: Highpoint: Shelby Barrett & Chips from Monaco YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Highpoint: Maebree Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve Highpoint: Nadia Carr & Ima Hot Lie D ADULT 19 & OVER: Highpoint: Donna Rohrer & Ima Hot Lie D; Reserve Highpoint: Maggie Luciani & Nite Shade OPEN: Highpoint: Harley Buckley & Detailed Dancer; Reserve Highpoint: Lydia Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JUNE 13 WALK TROT RANCH: Highpoint: Maddie Jo Luciani & Blaze N Winchester; Reserve Highpoint: Savannah Allison & Go Bucks YOUTH RANCH: Highpoint: Baylee Oskin & Smokin JD Starlight; Reserve Highpoint: Gavin Coelho & Boomer Star Badger ADULT RANCH: Highpoint: Ruby Pealer & PR Blues Peppy Boon; Reserve Highpoint: Dawn Allison & Go Bucks YOUTH 12 & UNDER: Highpoint: Addison Ashcraft & Live for the Applauz; Reserve Highpoint: Brooklyn Blakemore & Radical Reputation 13 & OVER WALK TROT: Highpoint: Kylie Olsen & So Capable; Reserve Highpoint: Makayla Olsen & So Capable YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Highpoint:

Lydia Fabian and Certainly Born to Lope. Riley Edwards & Winsome the VZ Way; Reserve Highpoint: Grace Klar & Invitation to Strut ADULT 19 & OVER: Highpoint: Maggie Luciani & Nite Shade; Reserve Highpoint: Harley Buckley & Detailed Dancer Open Rider: Highpoint: Lydia Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve Highpoint: Renee Hollis & Hes a Good Hot Rod ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JUNE 14 WALK TROT RANCH: Highpoint: Maddie Jo Luciani & Blaze N Winchester; Reserve Highpoint: Rikki Lee Pfeiffer Carr & Ms Boodia YOUTH RANCH: Highpoint: Baylee

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Oskin & Smokin JD Starlight; Reserve Highpoint: Mackenzie Martin & WG Salty Six ADULT RANCH: Highpoint: Ruby Pealer & Pr Blues Peppy Boon; Reserve Highpoint: Dawn Allison & Go Bucks 12 & UNDER WALK TROT: Highpoint: Addison Ashcraft & Live for the Applauz; Reserve Highpoint: Mia Carr & Batting Machine 13 & OVER WALK TROT: Highpoint: Kylie Olsen & So Capable; Reserve Highpoint: Makayla Olsen & So Capable YOUTH 18 & UNDER: Highpoint: Riley Edwards & Winsome the VZ Way; Reserve Highpoint: Brielle Gault & Cowgirl Code ADULT 19 & OVER: Highpoint: Rachel Formica & Potential to Flatline; Reserve Highpoint: Harley Buckley & Detailed Dancer OPEN: Highpoint: Lydia Fabian & Certainly Born to Lope; Reserve Highpoint: Renee Hollis & He’s a Good Hot Rod

Huge thank you to Blue Lakes Farm and Ashtabula County Fairgrounds for hosting, to our judges, directors, staff, volunteers, and every exhibitor who made these days run smooth. Three shows down, more to go in 2026. Who’s ready for the next one?

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Mid-Ohio Marauders

Mid-Ohio Marauders May the Horse Be With You Shoots PRESIDENT, Tim Calvin VICE PRESIDENT, Missy DeForest SECRETARY, Judy Foster TREASURER, Laurie Maris PHONE, 740/206-7214 EMAIL, midohiomarauders@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiomarauders.com

Tim Calvin, Shayla Van Der Schyff, and Missy DeForest. by Scott Zimmerman MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU I SATURDAY RESULTS: LIMITED WRANGLER, Aubree Syring OPEN WRANGLER, Laeken Jester OPEN RIFLE, David Mitchell LIMITED SHOTGUN, Cale Staver OPEN SHOTGUN, Elizabeth Brockert RES. SENIOR COWGIRL, Ann Smith RES. SENIOR COWBOY, Jesse Peters RESERVE COWBOY, Tim Calvin RESERVE COWGIRL, Renee Calvin OVERALL COWGIRL, Ellie Mackey OVERALL OVERALL, Rob Jester MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU II SUNDAY RESULTS LIMITED WRANGLER, Luke Gibson OPEN WRANGLER, Raielon Evans RES. SENIOR COWGIRL, Renee Calvin SENIOR COWGIRL, Joyce Nelson RES. SENIOR COWBOY, Jesse Peters

Men’s level winners (left to right): Cole Caster, Rob Jester, Colby Peters, Ben Olson, Jared Penley.

Tim Calvin, Brooke Carpico, Missy DeForest. SENIOR COWBOY, JD Hughes RESERVE COWBOY, Rob Jester RESERVE COWGIRL, Ellie Mackey OVERALL COWBOY, Jared Penley OVERALL OVERALL, Elizabeth Brockert

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The clean shooter group from Saturday’s event. weekend with several move-ups: Shayla Van Der Schyff from L1 to L2, Brooke Carpico from L1 to L2, Elizabeth Brockert from L5 to L6, and Colby Peters from M2 to M3. Look for dance videos on Facebook! As always, if you are interested in joining the Mid-Ohio Marauders, the central Ohio club for CMSA, please visit us at Midohiomarauders.com or on Facebook at Mid-Ohio Marauders. See you soon! 2026 SHOOTING SCHEDULE JULY 31-AUG. 2: MOM Shoot—State Fair

AUG. 21-23: MOM Shoot SEPT. 18-20: MOM Shoot OCT. 23-25: MOM Shoot (2026 Year End) 2027 TENTATIVE SHOOTING SCHEDULE APRIL 16-18: MOM Shoot MAY 7-9: MOM Clinic— Mothers Day MAY 14-16: MOM Shoot JUNE 18-20: MOM Shoot JULY 30-AUG. 1: MOM Shoot —State Fair AUG. 27-29: MOM Shoot SEPT. 24-26: MOM Shoot OCT. 22-24: MOM Shoot

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The Cowboy Perseverance Ranch

I’m So Hungry by Rob and Tanya Corzatt

s a young girl I was infatuated with horses and dreamed of having my own one day. Unlike a lot of the blessed young girls that are able to come here to our barn, I did not have the opportunity to take any formal riding lessons. There were some occasions when I was able to ride a friend or distant relative’s horse but that was the extent of my exposure until I met my husband, Rob. He grew up calf roping and did some showing. When we went down to visit his parents I embraced every opportunity given to me to ride one of their horses. Their horses were so tolerant and calm that they made me feel like I knew what I was doing. It gave me a false sense of confidence and I was naïve. But you don’t know what you don’t know. Rob’s family knew how much I wanted a horse and strongly encouraged us to get an older gelding for me and our sons to start off with. Rob was very

supportive of us getting a horse so for my 40th birthday he surprised me with a horse…a one-year-old filly that we bought from his brother. She was very much the opposite of what everyone recommended and she was very intimidating. We had many people who were gracious to give us tips on how to work with her. It was very appreciated but also very confusing. God kept nudging me in a specific direction and he placed Stacy Westfall into my life. When I started learning more from her, I found it so intriguing. It made me realize just how much I didn’t know and my appetite to learn more continued to grow. So, I started to feed that hunger. There have been many amazing trainers that our family has been able to personally work with such as Stacy Westfall, Jesse Westfall, Ken McNabb, Terry Myers and BJ Grimmett. I’ve done online clinics, watched YouTube videos, gone to clinics, taken private and online lessons and watched DVDs (when they

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were a thing). The opportunities to educate and feed my desire for more, were and still are abundantly available. The more I learned the more realized what I didn’t know and I craved more. And then it hit me! This passion to learn is the same desire that God wants us to have towards building a relationship with Him. At the end of 2024 I received an email inviting me to participate in a program to read the Bible in a year. It was starting January 1, 2025. That idea seemed daunting. It’s a very large book, difficult to just read and comprehend and difficult for me because I am not the type to just sit down and read a book. This program is the Holy Bibe app and the host is Tara-Leigh Cobble. The program allows the reader to have it narrated and/or you can just read the daily scriptures yourself. The concept behind the study plan is not to just read and understand the history, although that is very important, but to help us see God’s characteristics in and through the scriptures. It is intended to help us cultivate a more personal and intimate relationship with Him. I was able to finish the program in 2025 but realized that I still needed more so I started it again January 1, 2026. Much like my craving to learn and understand more about working with horses, I feel like a baby as described in 1 Peter 2:2 “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.” If the desire is there to grow closer to our Lord and Savior, cultivate that hunger. That appetite needs to be fed! Make the time to feed it even when you may not be as hungry. Avoid distractions, like social media, craziness of life, news media, television, etc. Just as there are various methods that are available to help us learn more

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horse training techniques, this app makes it extremely simple to feed your hunger for the Lord. Growing this relationship is personal and something someone does for oneself. Job is a great example of his devotion and hunger for God. He says in Job 23:12 “I have not departed from the commands of his lips, I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.” He cultivated a very strong relationship with God. My friends, he can make changes in us that we cannot make on our own. Matthew 5:6 declares “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” I pray you may develop a deeper relationship with God. May you be blessed on your ride! The Corzatt family owns and operates the Cowboy Perseverance Ranch (CPR) in Marengo, Ohio. CPR is a faith based operation and our mission is to build a strong foundation and relationship with our training horses and students. We are blessed to be able to provide western horsemanship lessons infused with biblical scripture to students of all ages. One student has described her time here as “CPR for the soul!” Visit our website at www.cpranch. wixsite.com/home or follow us on Facebook.

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Northern Ohio Outlaws

Celebrating 20 Years in July PRESIDENT, Ron Kiko VICE PRESIDENT, Deb Harris SECRETARY, Kelsey Gibson TREASURER, Mark Maxwell EMAIL, northernohiooutlawsinfo@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.nooutlaws.com

by Joyce Higgins Our June shoot was held in honor of all our fallen riders. We will always honor those who came before us and lead the way to help make this sport so amazing. 2008: John Miner; 2012: Betsy Champlin and David Boggs; 2014: Jim Foster; 2018: Jennifer Stanhope; 2019: Tim Bedlion; 2020: Toby Long, Drew Elliott, Frank Page; 2021: Noreen Iseler, James ‘Uncle Jimmy’ Urbanski, John Varga, Gary ‘Grandpa’ Wilson; 2022: Dottye Ferguson, Matthew Copper; 2024: Randy Krug; 2025: Hank Keyes; 2026: Shelly Butler, Austin Norris.

On Saturday the flag presentation was done by Devin Copper and Deb Harris. On Sunday the ladies senior 4s, Anjanelle Hennebert, Cheryl Webb, Dawn Wojtowicz, Lynn Bussell, Jane Maxwell, and Shan Hough presented the flags. With a pause of about a hour mid shoot for the rain we started back up. Tyler Vrh won overall and overall overall cowboy. Cole Caster won reserve and reserve overall cowboy. Kierstin Fritsch won overall cowgirl and Courtney Zimmerman won reserve cowgirl. Luke Gibson won wrangler limited. There

were a total of 15 clean shooters. Shotgun winners: Olivia Navratil—ladies limited, Tammy Angeletti—ladies open, Cale Staver—mens limited, Tony Ruper—mens open. Rifle winners: Greg Bryan— limited, John Roach—open. Saturday there were four move ups: Julia Ray L3-L4, Caleb Heald M1-M2, Justin Carroll M2-M3, Cole Caster M4-M5. On Sunday there were two move ups: Kylie Roth L1-L2, Natelie Darnell L2-L3. Sunday was a beautiful day.

There were 16 clean shooters. Tyler Vrh took overall cowboy and overall overall for the second day. What a weekend for him! Michael Sheets was reserve cowboy and reserve overall. Courtney Zimmerman was overall cowgirl. Sonya Morse was reserve cowgirl. Wrangler limited was Arlen Lee. We are looking forward to the July 11-12 shoot. On Saturday we will be having a big celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Northern Ohio Outlaws. So come one come all, join the fun!

Michigan Trail Riders Association, Inc.

Join the Michigan Trail Riders Association and Be Part of the Adventure PRESIDENT, Dug Jordan 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Jimmy Corlew SECRETARY, Jan Gould TREASURER, Cindy Lawrence WEBSITE, www.mtra.org EMAIL, mtra.office@gmail.com PHONE, 989/324-8549

For those who love horses, the outdoors, and the adventure of exploring new trails, the Michigan Trail Riders Association (MTRA) offers something truly special. We are a community of riders who are passionate about preserving and enjoying Michigan’s Shore to Shore trail system while creating lasting memories with our horses, friends, and families. At the heart of MTRA is our membership. Every member plays an important role in helping us fulfill our mission of protecting and promoting equestrian trail

riding opportunities in Michigan. Membership dues help support trail advocacy, maintenance projects, educational programs, and organized events that benefit riders across the state. By joining MTRA, you are helping ensure that future generations of horse enthusiasts can continue to enjoy the trails we treasure today. While membership provides the foundation for our success, volunteers are the driving force behind everything we accomplish. Whether it’s helping clear trails, assisting with organized rides, serving on committees, supporting fundraisers, or sharing ideas and talents, volunteers make a tremendous difference. No contribution is too small. Every hour spent volunteering helps strengthen our organization and improves the experience for fellow riders. Volunteering is also one of the best ways to become more involved, meet other members, and make a meaningful impact on the trail-riding community.

One of the most exciting developments within MTRA is our new Activities Committee. This enthusiastic group is dedicated to creating fun, engaging opportunities for members to connect and enjoy their time together. The committee has many exciting plans for our organized rides, including social activities, friendly competitions, themed events, educational opportunities, and campfire gatherings that bring riders together after a day on the trail. These activities add another layer of enjoyment to our events and help create memorable experiences for members of all ages. MTRA organized rides offer far more than miles of beautiful trails. They provide an opportunity to relax, unwind, and connect with people who understand the unique bond between horse and rider. Whether you’re camping for a weekend ride, sharing stories around the campfire, or exploring a scenic trail with a new riding partner, you’ll quickly discover the sense of community that makes MTRA special. Many of our members join because they love

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trail riding, but they stay because of the friendships they build. There’s something special about spending time with people who share your passion for horses and the outdoors. New members are always welcomed, and it doesn’t take long before familiar faces become trusted friends. Some members have formed lifelong friendships through MTRA, and many would say their closest riding companions were first met at an association event. If you’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in Michigan’s trailriding community, now is the perfect time to join. Become a member, volunteer when you can, participate in our organized rides, and experience everything MTRA has to offer. Together, we can protect our trails, strengthen our organization, and continue creating unforgettable adventures on horseback. The trails are waiting, the campfires are burning, and new friendships are ready to be made. Join the Michigan Trail Riders Association and discover where the trail can take you. Mtra.org July 2026

ALL HORSE PARADE — 40th ANNIVERSARY September 13, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Delaware, Ohio

The All-Horse Parade Committee invites you to participate in the 40TH ANNIVERSARY of the ALL HORSE PARADE. We are recognized as one of the largest and most unique, non-motorized parades east of the Mississippi. We have thousands of spectators in attendance, and our Horse and Band Parade is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our community pride. Our Horse Parade has many Units, including hundreds of horses, mules, donkeys, and bands parading through our town.

PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS – BYERS AUTOMOTIVE and VFW POST 3297 Contact Person: _________________________________ Entry Name: _________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________ Approx. Number in Your Group? ___________________ Approx. Number of Years in Parade: ______________________ ARE YOU A NEW ENTRY TO THE PARADE? IF YES, WE NEED A PHOTO OF YOUR ENTRY DOES YOUR ENTRY HAVE ANY MINIS OR DONKEYS, IF YES HOW MANY? __________ DOES YOUR ENTRY HAVE ANY PEOPLE WALKING/LEADING, IF YES HOW MANY? __________ DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR EXTRA VIP/ TV PEOPLE, IF YES, HOW MANY? __________ PLEASE PROVIDE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR ENTRY SO YOU RECEIVE PROPER RECOGNITION FROM PARADE REVIEW STANDS. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ENTRIES MUST BE RETURNED BY AUGUST 13,2026. Mail entries to All Horse Parade, c/o Diane Winters, PO Box 1403, Delaware, OH 43015. There is no charge to enter the Parade. For all entries postmarked after AUGUST 13, 2026, a $25.00 LATE FEE will be charged. Please make checks for LATE FEES payable to ALL HORSE PARADE. No Late Entries will be accepted the day of Parade. QUESTIONS? Contact Diane Winters 740-272-7636; Debbie Winters Bergandine 740-816-2542; Monty Harris 740-8157801; Jeff Wolfe 937-844-2549; Pat Allen 614-507-7463. E-MAIL Jugoutrider7636@gmail.com **INSURANCE WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE ENTRY CAN BE ACCEPTED.** In consideration of the acceptance of this entry to the All Horse Parade, the Group/ Organization/ Individual named as “Entry” and as authorized by all participants in this entry or their legal representatives, agrees and understands that the All Horse Parade including any of its agents, officials, employees and/or property owned and/or used by “Entry” including but not limited to vehicles, equipment, and horses in connection with the All Horse Parade. Adult parents or guardians of minor children participating hereby agree to indemnify the All Horse Parade, its agents, officials, employees and volunteers from any claim made by said parents of minor children for injuries they might receive herein. **ALL RIDERS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD MUST WEAR HELMETS (4-H Rules). ** ____________________________________________ GROUP REPRESENTED, PRINTED

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We are a CIRCLE PARADE that begins and ends at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. You can always dress in your favorite Red, White & Blue apparel and you are encouraged to dress your horse as may be appropriate. The Line-Up Position and Parking Position will be mailed out around Labor Day. The information in the packet is sent to the CONTACT PERSON and is for ALL PARTICIPANTS. It is the responsibility of the CONTACT PERSON to make the ENTIRE GROUP aware of the RULES. Please make sure to get your ALL HORSE PARADE T-SHIRTS. T-Shirts are available for Purchase on Parade Day at the Fairgrounds. We accept cash or checks only for T-shirts. Checks are payable to ALL HORSE PARADE T-SHIRTS.

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Black Swamp Driving Club

Ice Cream Social and Carriage Display Set for July 11 PRESIDENT, Julie Emmons VICE PRESIDENT, Roger Higgins, Jr. TREASURER, Greg Liedel CORRAL REPORTER, Sharon Hayhurst FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/121257701223196

by Sharon Hayhurst What a fantastic Memorial day! Gratitude to our ancestors for fighting for our freedoms. The club gathered with the LDS Church group to celebrate Memorial Day, at the city park in Bowling Green, Ohio. A wonderful potluck spread was consumed by the gathered groups. Everyone in the group, as well as some of the visitors to the park, who wanted a ride around the park were able to enjoy an approximately 15 minute ride for free. During the event almost 100 people over a 4.5 hour time period were able to ride. Phineas didn’t even break a sweat. The day was perfect!

We would like to welcome our newest member to the club— Penny Decker. Joining at the Memorial Day drive/potluck she could see how much fun the group and the horses were. Not a horse owner herself, she said she was looking forward to enjoying the experiences we offer to the club members. JULY 11: Wyandot ice cream

social and carriage display at the Wyandot County Historical Society and Museum, 130 S. 7th Street, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. September, dates not available yet—Johnny Appleseed days at Ghost Town, 106 County Road 40, Findlay, Ohio. Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-5. Scheduled drives are currently on a discussion basis as many are doing fairs, other clubs drives

and leaving for vacation to other states. If you have a drive to share please contact Julie Emmons or Ronald Hayhurst, to get the club informed of your event. October 31 Halloween is being discussed and will be updated closer to the event. We welcome all to our gatherings! Membership is only $25 for one or the entire family. Don’t wait to get involved today!

Buckeye Equestrian Association

Rose Watt Clinic Slated for August PRESIDENT, Patricia Andio VICE PRESIDENT, Susan Smith-Gordan SECRETARY, Jennifer Milliner TREASURER, William Milliner FACEBOOK, Buckeye Equestrian Association

by Jane Malmsberry What a crazy spring, at least around here! Everybody chomping at the bit to get spring work done, yards mowed, flower beds cleaned up, fields fertilized and planted—you know, all the typical things. But Mother Nature would not cooperate. The relentless rain put everyone behind. Then we get 10-plus days of dry weather and everything is full speed ahead! Tens of thousands of acres planted in the last week in surrounding 26

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counties. Yet, things are still behind. I don’t know about you guys but my hay doesn’t get made until all the fields are planted. And pastures don’t get mowed until all the first crop is in! Oh well, it will all work out. It always does. We have tentative dates for a Rose Watt clinic on August 29 and 30. More details to come. We are also hoping to get something else set up. Be looking for us sporting our new blue shirts at our events. We wanted everyone to be able to spot the crazy horse people responsible for what ever ensues! No really we wanted to be recognized as Buckeye Equestrian Association members. And yes, we are proud of what we do! So until next time, when we have a barn full of hay and beautiful mowed pastures, safe travels, fun showing, happy trails to you all! July 2026

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n May 18, a Monday, I started to cough. I was at the barn and thought maybe I’d inhaled some dust. By the next night, the cough had turned wet and my throat was incredibly sore. By Saturday, the hubby was bundling me up for a trip to the ER. I had come down with RSV. It’s a very common respiratory virus that most of us fight off without a problem. I wasn’t that lucky. The ER doctor commented that RSV was more problematic for infants and the elderly. I’m only 52! He gave me a silent but apologetic raised eyebrow and lips pulled into a grimace that said, ma’am…you’re old. RSV settles into the lower lobes of your lungs. There’s nothing to do but rest, stay hydrated, wheeze, and cough. Every exhale sounds like carbonation bubbles slowly releasing from a barely cracked pop bottle. I had

to endure weeks of agonizing bed rest. Suffice it to say that I watched a lot of TV. I can only imagine our horses on strict stall rest without that distraction. I’m thinking of a new streaming service for horses like those cat enrichment channels of swimming fish, crawling mice, fluttering birds, and skittering bugs. I’m on the mend but I thought I’d send out some suggestions for enthralling equine entertainment from my solitary confinement period. Some are a single serving while others are several episodes to be binged at your leisure. Most are free with a streaming platform while a couple may require a cheap rental to watch. And yes, I’m a documentary nerd, especially when my own reallife adventure is on hold, such as it was. I’m always pondering a comparison of myself when

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watching a good documentary. Do I want to jump into this visual universe or is there no way on earth I’d want to replicate this story. Sometimes, it’s both a yearning for my past or my youth and confident knowledge of my own boundaries. Buck—Most horse folks know the name, Buck Brannaman. The documentary about his life isn’t new and I’ve viewed it repeatedly. I’m always struck by the reality of his nomadic profession traveling the country giving horsemanship clinics most of the year. Having lived a fraction of that as a competing profession, I don’t miss it at all. And who doesn’t watch with astonishment the footage of the aggressive stallion and his wackadoodle owner who’s collecting stallions for undisclosed reasons. I can relate when Buck drops his diplomatic air for just a moment and asks the woman point blank why in the world she is basically so nuts. Oh, the number of times professional horse trainers have bitten tongue instead of telling a client to find another hobby, preferably one that doesn’t eat. Also, and this is never covered in these nomadic equestrian biopics, how do the traveling horses constantly consume an ever-changing hay ration and never seem to get colicky let alone a little loose in the caboose? Every time a trailer door opens, I’m peering past the action to look for telltale schmears of watery stool on trailer walls but…nothing. Meanwhile, most of us can’t even let our horses sniff strange hay without having the vet on speed dial. Unbranded—This documentary follows, quite literally, four young men riding wild mustangs from the borders of Mexico to Canada across the western states. The opening sequence is a doozy, I’ll tell ya. The accommodations are far more rustic than Buck’s fully outfitted living quarters trailer and frequently hosted

hospitality. There’s lots of cringeworthy moments and honest emotions, too. The purpose was to bring awareness to the BLM mustangs but it’s just as interesting to watch the dynamics between friends and animals over this months-long journey. Spoiler alert, they make it…sort of. All The Wild Horses—I encourage you to Internet search the Mongol Derby. It’s wild. Completely unhinged. And if I were 20 years younger, had even a shred of interest or expertise in ‘roughing it’, navigational skills, or adventurous eating habits, I would SO enter this race. 1000 kilometers across Mongolia on feral ponies that may or may not try to kill you. There’s too much to tell so go to the website, watch the series, and I dare you to fill out the application. If you actually get in, I’ll pay my own way to be your support crew. The Eagle Huntress—Speaking of Mongolia, it’s not directly equine-related, but their ponies are in it. I hope it’s not a setup in the end, but watching this adorable, sunny-faced 13-yearold girl match skills against the elder eagle hunters of Mongolia makes me grin every time I’ve watched this production. In case you are ever on stall rest, here’s more of my favorites: The First Sunday In May—Series Please turn to page 30 S

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26th Anniversary GIBBY MEMORIAL TRAIL RIDE AND WORK DAYS Saturday, July 25 to Sunday, August 2 Barkcamp State Park Horse Camp 65330 Barkcamp Road • Belmont, Ohio 43718

Gibby Work Days Work on trails and special work projects.

Schedule of Events Monday-Thursday

TRAIL WORK DAYS

Friday, July 31

Clean up trail work by noon. Ride at your own leisure. Silent Auction starts and ends on Saturday After Dark ride with glow sticks on the purple trail. $5 per rider. Glow bracelets, necklaces and sticks available to buy.

Saturday, August 1 6 pm

Day of Celebration! Ride, Play, Relax! Dinner/Potluck: table service, meat and drinks is provided. Music and Dancing • 50/50 drawing

Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31 Directions: I-70 to exit 208 (Belmont St. Rt. 149), go south about a mile. Turn left on TR92 to park entrance on left (about a mile). Follow signs to horse camp. *Check-in at camp for campsite assignment.

7:30 pm

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Sunday, August 2

Pack-up, etc. Have a safe trip home!

GIBBY RESERVATIONS DUE BY JULY 22

Reservations Required! There is a non-refundable $30 reservation fee per rig. We need to know your rig type/size to plan for parking. Please include this on your reservation form below! NOTE: Do not make reservations through the ODNR Reserve Ohio System — Space is Limited! Clip and Return with $ Fee

GIBBY RESERVATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Return this form with your $30 non-refundable fee! Name _________________________________________________

OHC Chapter __________________

Phone and Email ________________________________________

Arrival Date ___________________

Rig Type and Size________________________________________

# of People ___________________

$30 RESEVATION FEE PER RIG — CHECKS PAYBLE TO: OHC Mail form and fee to: Sharon Scott, 102 Twp. Rd. 115, Rayland, Ohio 43943 Questions? Contact Sharon Scott • Phone (951) 712-8921, Email: halfarab1@aol.com July 2026

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Ohio High School Rodeo Association team.

Ohio High School Rodeo Association

That’s a Wrap on the OHSRA State Finals NATIONAL DIRECTOR, Nikki McCarty PRESIDENT, Ryan Ashbaugh SECRETARY, Deborah Richards PHONE, 317/319-5197 WEBSITE, www.ohiohighschoolrodeo.org

by Haydn Daniels Student Vice President The dust has settled at the Allen County Fairgrounds in Lima, Ohio, after an incredible week of competition for both our Junior High and High School athletes. A massive congratulations goes out to all of our 2025–2026 State Champions and National Qualifiers! Next stop: Nationals! Let’s wish Team Ohio safe travels and the best of luck as they head out to represent the Buckeye State on the grandest stages of all: Junior High National Finals: Heading south to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma, from June 21–27. High School National Finals: Heading west to the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the world’s largest rodeo from July 19–25. Show ‘em how it’s done, Team Ohio—make us proud! Want to be a part of our 20262027 team? Online membership

registration opens July 1 of each year and remains open all season. The season begins August 1 and ends in June for Jr. High, and in July for High School. We invite you to join at any time during the season. Check out https:// ohiohighschoolrodeo.org for more information! Keep reading to see our Ohio Jr. High and High School qualifiers. JUNIOR HIGH NATIONAL QUALIFIERS BAREBACK STEER: Long, Mason GIRLS BREAKAWAY: Knight, Kyrah; Greene, Sydney; Funk, Ashtyn; George, Elle BOYS BREAKAWAY: Pontius, Brayden; Crass, Brody; Ashbaugh, Noah; Rickly, Cooper POLES: Knight, Kyrah; Vickers, Kelsie; Vickers, Kylie; Wallace, Claire BARRELS: Knight, Kyrah; Bloss, Zoe; Keim, Dixie; George, Elle RIBBON ROPING: Pontius, Brayden & Cherrington, Mesa; Hedrick, Trenton & Bloss, Zoe; Crass, Brody & Funk, Ashtyn; Ashbaugh, Noah & Clark, Ava TEAM ROPING: Hedrick, Trenton & Pontius, Brayden; Cherrington, Colter & Ashbaugh, Noah; Mesa Cherrington & Bloss, Zoe; Crass, Brody & Rickly, Cooper TIE-DOWN ROPING: Hedrick, Trenton CHUTE DOGGING: Rickly, Cooper;

Girls All Around Champion, Cassidy Camper; Boys All Around Champion, Wesley Gardner; OHSRA Queen, Abigail Herren. Crass, Brody; Pontius, Brayden GIRLS GOAT TYING: Knight, Kyrah; George, Elle; Vickers, Kylie; Bloss, Zoe BOYS GOAT TYING: Pontius, Brayden; Ashbaugh, Noah; Rickly, Cooper BULL RIDING: Gauge Murray; Mason Long LIGHT RIFLE: Murray, Gage; Cunningham, Alivia HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL QUALIFIERS POLE BENDING: Winkleman, Jaelee; Anderson, Blakeleigh; Hedge, Miley; Nisonger, Abby BARREL RACING: Nisonger, Abby; Wiseman, McKenzie; McGowan, Isabella; Ewing, Shelby GOAT TYING: Camper, Cassidy; Nussbaum, Gabrielle; Nisonger, Abby; Webb, Addison

BREAKAWAY ROPING: Wears, Carlie; Camper, Cassidy; Nussbaum, Gabrielle; Lanctot, Daphne TEAM ROPING: Webb, Addison & Camper, Cassidy; Winkleman, Jaelee & Gardner, Wesley; Scott, Emery & Laymon, Autumn; Richards, Hunter & Lanctot, Daphne TIE-DOWN ROPING: Frontz, Jacsen; Richards, Hunter; Steer Wrestling; Gardner, Wesley BULL RIDING: Williams, Bo; Marlor, Houston; Kerr, Callen; Towler, Jaron GIRLS CUTTING: Hedge, Miley; Lanctot, Daphne TRAP SHOOTING: Richards, Hunter; Rolli, Gretchin; Houin, Tristan LIGHT RIFLE: Dimmerling, Mya; Brinkerhoff, Sophie; Houin, Tristan; Rolli, Gretchin

View From the Cheap Seats Continued from page 28

following jockeys, trainers, and horses to the Kentucky Derby. Not to be confused with The First Monday In May which has nothing to do with horses but is also spectacular. Polo—Series following several Polo players and their families through a season. Harry and Snowman—About 30

Harry deLeyer, his famous jumper, and how his kids kind of resent their dad for loving this horse and this sport more than them. All The Queen’s Horses—Hint, it’s not the Queen of England. How did she do it? Hobby Horse Revolution—I’m not judging. The Horse Boy—Who can

blame parents that will do anything for their children? And Mongolia! Wild Horse Wild Ride—100 people, 100 wild mustangs, 100 days to get ‘em broke. Fire On The Hill—Bet ya didn’t know there were equestrians in Compton? The Federation of Black Cowboys—…or in Brooklyn?

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Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill—A crazy dressage trainer shoots a crazy client. It’s all very questionable but at least it didn’t happen at a show. And if all this reality is too heavy, there’s always one of my favorite sweet adaptations of a true story, Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken. July 2026

Hit the trails for a fun day of riding, clues, prizes, and adventure! Gather cards along the route, find hidden items and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly day at Creekside Horse Park.

With the fun on the trails. The Mt Trail course will also be open to play on. Trail ride will take approx. 1.5 hours to complete. Awards announced at lunch 9 am start, last in by noon

July 2026

Enjoy a fun lunch for the Creekside year end party!

Enjoy a fun party for the end of the season!

~ Food Starts at 12 noon ~

Loads of raffle items you won’t want to miss out on! Bring your friends and anyone else you can round up!

Meal ticket is a raffle item per person. No extra cost. Bring any type of item for the Raffles.

All welcome just for lunch.

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While enjoying all the fun, be sure to stop in and pick up year end awards for the Creekside season. Every participant for the Mt Trail season earns awards (when participating in 5 or more events)

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Corral Calendar DISCLAIMER: The Horsemen’s Corral has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this calendar of events. However, the information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The Corral does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained herein. Where possible, event contact information is provided. Please “Call before you haul”. JULY 2026 JULY 2-5 — $10,000 Added Firecracker Classic Barrel Race, Garwood Arena, 2538 Middleton Rd., Columbiana, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ events/798382386545722?active_ tab=about JULY 2-5 — OHC Northeast Regional Ride sponsored by Wayne County OHC, Mohican Memorial Forest, Loudonville, OH. FMI: Marline, 740-504-1511, msmalley5621@hotmail.com JULY 3-5 — Miami County Horse Association 4th Annual 5 Rides to the Prize, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MCHA4H JULY 3-5 — Clermont County Mini Firecracker Circuit Young Riders Open Show, Clermont County Fairground, Owensville, OH. FMI: Mary, 513-383-0191 JULY 3-5 — Jane Johnson Memorial Open Horse Show, Fulton County 4-H Equestrian Center, 1157 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN. FMI: Brenda, 260-403-9670, www.iqha.com

JULY 4 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9 a.m., Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: ofqhashows@ gmail.com, www.ohfqha.com JULY 4 — IBRA Show, Triple R Arena, 3813 State Route 274 E Rushsylvania, OH. FMI: Karly, 937-935-1420 JULY 8 — Twistn B Ranch Indiana & Kentucky IBRA Show, 7 p.m., 3435 S. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Scottsburg, IN. FMI: Penny Barth, 812-406-8512 JULY 10 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Kimberly, 330428-0070, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/591592654515570 JULY 10 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, www.facebook. com/sugarcreekstockyards JULY 10 — 3rd Annual Hooves, Spurs and Furs Friday Night Horse Show Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., Vinton County Fairgrounds, McArthur, OH. FMI: Shelby, 419-689-6671 JULY 10-12 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Show, The University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: info@centralohioreining.com, centralohioreining.com JULY 10-12 — Extreme Mountain Trail Skill Building Clinic with Kelly Chapman (10th) & Extreme Mountain Trail/Premier Mountain Trail Challenge (11-12th), Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: www.hollandwestern.com

Saturday, July 25, 2026 Wayne County Fairgrounds 199 Vanover Street • Wooster, Ohio 44691

NEARBY PLACES TO STAY: BEST WESTERN (330)264-7750 • SUPER 8 (330)439-5766 • HAMPTON INN (330)345-4424 Commission Rates • Each animal $25 plus 10% • Tack 20% • Saddles & Carts 10% • No sales $25 • Veterinarian will be available day of sale for Coggins $40

8:30 a.m. Tack and Equipment

12 p.m. Horses, Mini Horses, Donkeys and Ponies

All Animals Must Have Halter & Lead Rope.

Terms of Sale • Cash or GOOD Check with proper ID. • Out-of-state checks must have letter of credit from your bank.

JULY 10-12 — Clark County Mini Circuit, Clark County Fairgrounds, 4122 Laybourne Rd., Springfield, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100063361832506 JULY 10-12 — Cracked OAATS Crunch sponsored ride, Salamonie Reservoir, 9214 Lost Bridge Rd. W, Andrews, IN. FMI: Noelle Snyder, 614-570-1972, snyder_noelle@ yahoo.com, oaats.org JULY 10-12 — 4th Annual Summer Showcase Charity Horse Show, Westmoreland County Fairgrounds, 116 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg, PA. FMI: 724-787-8608, jillian@makingstridesfoundation.org, makingstridesfoundation.org JULY 11-12 — Barrel and Pole Bending Clinic, Blue Lakes Farm, 14037 Auburn Rd., Newbury, OH. FMI: Amy, 440-479-8503 JULY 11 — KCHP High Point Show (Contesting/Ranch), 9:30 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892 JULY 11 — 2D Arena Barrels & Poles Show, 6 p.m., 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, https://www.facebook.com/2DArenaLLC JULY 11 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com JULY 11 — Summit County Open Show Series, Summit County Fairgrounds, 229 E. Howe Ave., Tallmadge, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ SummitCountyOpenShow JULY 11 — Hocking Hills Saddle Club Horse Show, Hocking County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, Logan, OH. FMI: 740-6032073, Hchorseshow@gmail.com JULY 11 — Open Pleasure Show Series, Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st Street, Holland, MI. FMI: info@ hollandwestern.com, https://www. facebook.com/HollandWesternHorsePark JULY 11 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, Treharnes Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown/Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-387-3265 JULY 11 — L&B Knox County Horse Show, Legion Field, 6 p.m., 250 Pitzer Street, Barbourville, KY. FMI: Larry, 606-546-2092 JULY 11 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 3 p.m., 3385 KY-80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: 270-227-8649, wranglersridingclubinc@ gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers JULY 11-12 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws.com JULY 11-12 — South Eastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Pleasure Show, 4028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI:614-2033153, seohso2023@gmail.com JULY 11-12 — Cracked Oaats Crunch 25/50 Mile Rides/Clinic/Intro Ride, Salamonie Lake, 9214 Lost Bridge Rd. W., Andrews, IN. FMI: Noelle Snyder, 614-570-1972 JULY 11-12 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio Dick Bredemeier Memorial Show, Fulton County Fairgrounds, 8514 OH-108, Wauseon, OH. FMI: ohiopinto.net JULY 11-12 — Wood County Horse & Pony Club Buckle Series, Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: wchpclub@gmail.com JULY 12 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Alyssa, 330-844-6465, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub

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JULY 12 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, 9 a.m., Lewis Riding Ring Show, Cleveland Metroparks, Olmsed Falls, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, angelshavenhorserescue.org, www. facebook.com/Angels.Haven.Horse/ JULY 17 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com// JULY 17 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Betsy, 330957-2097, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/591592654515570 JULY 17 — Friday Nights Lights, Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 SR 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330-424-2051, https://www.facebook. com/HoppelsArena JULY 17 — Friday Night Jackpot, NPBA, Hometown Barrel Squad Show, Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: gcsaddleclub@ gmail.com JULY 17-19 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Cowboy Up, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: 440-645-9455, LEMV4545@gmail. com, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net JULY 17-19 — Eastern Upper Peninsula Horseman’s Association Speed & Pleasure Show, Chippewa County Fairgrounds, 124 S. Fair Rd., Kinross, MI. FMI: carie921@ gmail.com, eupha.weebly.com JULY 18 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Show, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie Carlisle, 330-933-3741, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ JULY 18 — Cashmans Field Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1646 US Hwy. 42 N., Delaware, OH. FMI: 740-363-6073, www.cashmans.com/ the-cashmans-experience JULY 18 — Newcomerstown Saddle Club, Inc. Contest Fun Show, 4 p.m., Sunset Arena, 6274 Kings Ridge Rd., Newcomerstown, OH. FMI: Richard Gano, 740-498-8931 JULY 18 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, gibsonburgsaddleclub.org JULY 18 — Davis Ranch Open Show, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com JULY 18 — Ranch Horse Show Series, 8:30 a.m., Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: info@ hollandwestern.com, https://www. facebook.com/HollandWesternHorsePark JULY 18 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castlye Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie, 502-5957141 JULY 18-19 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open 2-Day Horse Show, 8 a.m., Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us JULY 18-19 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: www.ashlandpaintandplain.com JULY 18-19 — Jesse Peters Horsemanship Clinic, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 10701 HenryLucas County Road 1, Grand Rapids, OH. FMI: Mary Pinzone, 804-426-4878, 1mapinzone@gmail.com

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Geauga Horse & Pony Association

SATURDAY: ENGLISH DAY & CONTESTING

2026 OPEN 2-DAY HORSE SHOWS

SUNDAY: WESTERN DAY

Geauga County Fairgrounds • East Show Ring • Burton, Ohio • 8 am

Saturday, July 18 • Sunday, July 19 Saturday, August 1 • Sunday, August 2 Judge: Jeannine Palozzi

Judge: Patti McCartin

Regular Class Entry Fee: $10 per class Jackpot Classes: $15 entry fee with 80% payback + $100 (**class must have 5 entries to qualify for payback) Open Class Paybacks: 1st - $10, 2nd - $7, 3rd $3 GHPA Bucks, 4th - $2 GHPA Bucks, 5th - $1 GHPA Bucks (GHPA Bucks can be used toward purchases at the food booth.)

Judge: Duane Stutzman

W/T Awards: 1st through 6th place ribbons Novice Awards: 1st through 6th place ribbons Grounds and Office Fee: $10 per exhibitor

** FREE STALLS ** but you must check in first at the show office!

• SATURDAY, JULY 18 and SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 • W/T Equitation Over Cross Rails (18 & U) W/T Working Hunter Over Cross Rails (18 & U) W/T/C Equitation Over Cross Rails W/T/C Working Hunter Over Cross Rails Equitation Over Fences (2.0 ft) Hunter Over Fences (2.0 ft) Hunter Hack Stock Horse Halter – English (W/T, Novice, Open) Non-Stock Horse Halter – English (W/T, Novice, Open) W/T English Showmanship (18 & U) Novice English Showmanship (18 & U) Open English Showmanship $100 added Jackpot English Showmanship (7/18 & 8/1) Special Class: English Shankless Showmanship (7/18) Special Class: English Solo Cup Showmanship (8/1) Leadline (6 & U) and EWD Riders - English

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

W/T English Equitation (18 & U) Novice English Equitation (18 & U) Open English Equitation $100 added Jackpot English Equitation (7/18 & 8/1) W/T Hunter Under Saddle (18 & U) Novice Hunter Under Saddle (18 & U) Open Hunter Under Saddle OPEN TO ALL $100 added Jackpot W/T HUS (7/18) — No Trainers $100 added Jackpot Hunter Under Saddle (8/1) W/T Command Class – English (18 & U) Novice Command Class – English (18 & U) Open Command Class – English Special Class: Bareback English Equitation (7/18) Special Class: Surprise English Equitation (8/1)

• INTERMISSION •

• CONTESTING UNDER THE LIGHTS SHOW •

31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.

W/T Ranch Riding Pattern (18 & U) Novice Ranch Riding Pattern (18 & U) Open Ranch Riding Pattern W/T Ranch Horse Rail (18 & U) Novice Ranch Horse Rail (18 & U) Open Ranch Horse Rail $100 added Jackpot Ranch Horse Rail (all shows)

38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47.

Stock Horse Halter – Western (W/T, Novice, Open) Non-Stock Horse Halter – Western (W/T, Novice, Open) Ranch Halter -may not enter Stock/Non-Stock Halter class W/T Western Showmanship (18 & U) Novice Western Showmanship (18 & U) Open Western Showmanship $100 added Jackpot Western Showmanship (7/19 & 8/2) Special Class: Western Solo Cup Showmanship (7/19) Special Class: Western Shankless Showmanship (8/2) Leadline (6 & U) & EWD Riders - Western

48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56.

W/T Western Horsemanship (18 & U) Novice Western Horsemanship (18 & U) Open Western Horsemanship $100 added Jackpot Western Horsemanship (7/19 & 8/2) W/T Western Pleasure (18 & U) Novice Western Pleasure (18 & U) Open Western Pleasure $100 added Jackpot Western Pleasure (7/19) OPEN TO ALL $100 added Jackpot W/T Western Pleasure (8/2) No Trainers W/T Command Class - Western (18 & U) Novice Command Class – Western (18 & U) Open Command Class – Western Special Class: Surprise Horsemanship (7/19) Special Class: Bareback Horsemanship (8/2)

• INTERMISSION •

57. 58. 59. 60. 61.

will not begin before 5 pm * see separate Contesting showbill • Trainers are NOT allowed to show in W/T Jackpot Class. • SHOWING ONE OR BOTH DAYS OF A 2-DAY SHOW COUNTS AS SHOWING IN ONE SHOW FOR YEAR-END AWARD QUALIFICATION. • Exhibitors may not enter both Ranch Rail & Western Pleasure with same horse & rider combination.

July 2026

• A list of classes counting toward daily and year-end high point will be available in the entry booth. • No crossing divisions between any GHPA shows. • Intermission length will be announced by entry booth. • Combined 2-Day Show High Points: Walk/Trot, Novice, Open, Ranch. Jumping not included.

www.ghpa.us

(begins at 8 am)

• INTERMISSION • 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

See website for GHPA Rules, Regulations and How to Qualify for Year-End Awards!

• SUNDAY, JULY 19 and SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 •

(begins at 8 am)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Judge: Alex Dewitt

Classes 62–67 will run concurrently in the Small Grandstand Ring from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67.

W/T Trail (18 & U) W/T Ranch Trail (18 & U) (Class 62 & 63 judged together) Novice Trail (18 & U) Open Trail Ranch Trail Leadline (6 & U) and EWD Trail (Walk only)

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 34 JULY 18-19 — Valley City Saddle Club 2026 Summer Series, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 Entrance), 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434

JULY 25 — Mike Schmidt Mountain Trail Clinic, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia Bauman (text) 330-3233559, creeksidehorsepark.com

JULY 18-19 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit, 9:30 a.m., Wood County Fairground, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050, https://www. facebook.com/groups/433577480036595/

JULY 25 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Show, 1 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angel Bonewitz, 330-465-8386, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/

JULY 19 — Tri-State Miniature Horse Club Open Fun Show, Portage County Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Atwater, OH. FMI: wisedaniel@att.net, https:// www.facebook.com/tristatemini

JULY 25 — Licking County OHC Fun Show, 9 a.m., Infirmary Mound Park, State Route 37, Granville, OH. FMI: Diane Wheatley, 740-975-4879

JULY 19-24 — 2026 IBHA World Championship Show, C Bar C Expo Center, Cloverdale, IN. FMI: ibha.net JULY 20-24 — Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show, Columbus, OH. FMI: horse.osu.edu JULY 23 — Holland Western Speed Series, 6 p.m., Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: info@ hollandwestern.com, https://www. facebook.com/HollandWesternHorsePark JULY 24 — Midnight Madness at Equus Now!, 8956 Cotter Street, Lewis Center, OH and 420D Wards Corner Rd., Loveland, OH. FMI: www.equusnow.com (shop online with coupon code: MADNESS) JULY 24-25 — Lasso The Moon Friday Night Speed Show Series (24th at 6 p.m.) and Pleasure Show Series (25th at 9 a.m.), Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=100064919254590

JULY 25 — Buckeye Mini Horse, Donkey, Pony & Horse Mixed Auction, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: Daniel Schrock, 330-7630905, schrocksauctioneering@gmail.com JULY 25 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-209-2154, sohhinfo@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/southernohioheartofhorsemanship JULY 25 — Turtle Lake Campground Equestrian Speed Show Series, 854 Miller Rd., Beulah, MI. FMI: Roger Knapp, 231360-9985, turtlelakecampground.com JULY 25 — Tri County Saddle Club, American Legion Park, 1099 Legion Park Rd., Greensburg, KY. FMI: David Chappel, 270-849-7958, www.facebook.com/ groups/TriCountySaddleClub JULY 25-26 — Buckeye Bonanza, World Equestrian Center, Wilmington, OH. FMI: www.ophc.org

JULY 25-26 — Mounted Archery Competition, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: Cynthia Bauman, 330-3233559, creeksidehorsepark@gmail.com, creeksidehorsepark.com JULY 25-26 — Pinto Horse Association of Ohio East Central Jubilee, University of Findlay, 14700 US Rte. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: ohiopinto.net JULY 25-26 — Wood County Horse & Pony Club Buckle Series, Wood County Fairgrounds, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: wchpclub@gmail.com JULY 25-26 — OAATS Ausable Pine Distance Ride, South Branch Trail Camp, Rollways Rd., Hale, MI. FMI: Barb Kurti, 616-4608041, oakleafrun@gmail.com, oaats.org JULY 25-26 — Fun Open Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, New Castle, IN. FMI: Tye Carson, 765-717-0716, ttjcarson@aol. com, www.hcsaddleclub.com JULY 25 - AUG. 2 — 26th Anniversary Gibby Memorial Trail Ride & Work Days, Barkcamp State Park Horse Camp, 65330 Barkcamp Rd., Belmont, OH. FMI: Sharon Scott, halfarab1@aol.com, https:// ohconline.com/ JULY 26 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne, 330844-4041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub JULY 29 — Full Moon Ride, 9:30 p.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892 JULY 30 — Mt. Hope Pullers Association Horse, Truck & Tractor Pull, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: David Shetler, 330-473-7345, www. mthopeauction.com JULY 30-AUG. 2 — Central Ohio Reining Horse Association Show, The University of Findlay, 14700 US Rt. 68, Findlay, OH. FMI: info@centralohioreining.com, centralohioreining.com JULY 31 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Lee, 330-5548401, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/591592654515570 JULY 31 — Friday Night Jackpot, NPBA, Hometown Barrel Squad Show, Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: gcsaddleclub@ gmail.com JULY 31-AUG. 1 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/ bluegrasssaddleclub JULY 31-AUG. 2 — Erie Shore Border Brawl Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros, 440-645-9455, LEMV4545@ gmail.com, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net JULY 31-AUG. 2 — Ranch Horse Association of Kentucky Show, Oak Grove Gaming Equestrian Center, Oak Grove, KY. FMI: https://www. ranchhorseassociationofkentucky.com/ AUGUST 2026 AUG. 1 — Cowboy Trail Challenge, 10 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. Lauren Smith, 740-3985366, FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

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AUG. 1 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9 a.m., Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: ofqhashows@ gmail.com, www.ohfqha.com AUG. 1 — Newcomerstown Saddle Club, Inc. Contest Fun Show, 4 p.m., Sunset Arena, 6274 Kings Ridge Rd., Newcomerstown, OH. FMI: Richard Gano, 740-498-8931 AUG. 1 — Rough Riders Saddle Club Show, 5 p.m., Jim Everman Horse Park, Garrison, KY. FMI: (606) 202-0945, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61558040019297 AUG. 1-2 — Geauga Horse & Pony Association Open 2-Day Horse Show, 8 a.m., Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton, OH. FMI: www.ghpa.us AUG. 2 — Wayne County Saddle Club Fun Show, 12 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Rachel Adamson, 419-606-9712, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ AUG. 2 — Lasso The Moon Pleasure Show Series, 8 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064919254590 AUG. 6 — Holland Western Speed Series, 6 p.m., Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: info@ hollandwestern.com, https://www. facebook.com/HollandWesternHorsePark AUG. 7 — Wayne County Saddle Club Friday Night Fun Show Buckle Series, 6:30 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne Benek, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/ AUG. 7 — Portage County Equine Show Committee Friday Night Open Contesting Show, Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Rd., Randolph, OH. FMI: Renee, 330647-8738, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/591592654515570 AUG. 7 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/bluegrasssaddleclub AUG. 7-8 — Golden Summer Classic Mini Show/Contesting (7th) & Buckle Series (8th), Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11261 US Highway 50W, Bedford, IN. FMI: Savannah Golden, 812-277-6441 AUG. 7-9 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association, Henderson’s Arena, 800 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Andy Paston, 740-8173848, ohioranchhorseassociation.com AUG. 7-9 — Miami County Horse Association 4th Annual 5 Rides to the Prize, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MCHA4H AUG. 7-9 — Extreme Mountain Trail Beginner Clinic with Kelly Chapman (7th) & Extreme Mountain Trail/Premier Mountain Trail Challenge (8-9th), Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: www.hollandwestern.com AUG. 8 — Wayne County Saddle Open Club Contest Show, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie Carlisle, 330-933-3741, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/ AUG. 8 — Lasso The Moon Friday Night Speed Show Series, Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064919254590

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 36 AUG. 8 — 2D Arena Barrels & Poles Show, 6 p.m., 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, https://www.facebook.com/2DArenaLLC AUG. 8 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com AUG. 8 — Casino Classic All Breed Horse Sale, Oak Grove, 777 Winners Way, Oak Grove, KY. FMI: Scotty Nicks, 502-6646561, casinoclassichorse@gmail.com AUG. 8 — NBHA KY 03, NPBA, Hometown Barrel Squad Show, Grayson County Saddle Club Show, 4783 Shrewsbury Rd., Leitchfield, KY. FMI: gcsaddleclub@gmail.com AUG. 8 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 3 p.m., 3385 KY-80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: 270-227-8649, wranglersridingclubinc@ gmail.com, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers AUG. 8 — L&B Knox County Horse Show, Legion Field, 6 p.m., 250 Pitzer Street, Barbourville, KY. FMI: Larry Brown, 606546-2092 AUG. 8 — Open Pleasure Show Series, Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: info@hollandwestern. com, https://www.facebook.com/ HollandWesternHorsePark AUG. 8-9 — Northern Ohio Outlaws Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover St., Wooster, OH. FMI: www.nooutlaws.com AUG. 8-9 — Ashland Paint & Plain Saddle Club Show, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: www.ashlandpaintandplain.com

AUG. 8-9 — Michigan Paint Horse Club Summer of Color, Muskegon County Fairgrounds, Muskegon, MI. FMI: Bri Slager, 616-610-9326, bribri1402@gmail.com, http://www.miphc.com/

AUG. 15 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Pleasure Show, 1 p.m., The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Angel Bonewitz, 330-465-8386, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/

AUG. 9 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Alyssa, 330-844-6465, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub

AUG. 15 — WHAO Summer Classic & Ohio Regional Futurity, Ashland County Fairgrounds, 2042 Claremont Ave., Ashland, OH. FMI: Courtney Stockmaster, 419-271-2025, ohiowalkers@gmail.com

AUG. 9 — Angels Haven Horse Rescue Fun Show, 9 a.m., Carlisle Equestrian Center, 13630 Nickle Plate Diagonal Rd., LaGrange, OH. FMI: 440-781-5060, angelshavenhorserescue.org, www. facebook.com/Angels.Haven.Horse/

AUG. 15 — Southern Ohio Heart of Horsemanship Show, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 Lancaster-Circleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: 614-209-2154, www.facebook. com/southernohioheartofhorsemanship

AUG. 14 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, www.facebook. com/sugarcreekstockyards

AUG. 15 — Obstacle Clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Timber Ridge Stables, 13401 River Road, Milan, OH. FMI: Kim Veenstra, 810923-4964, confidenthorse.com

AUG. 14 — Friday Nights Lights, Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 SR 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330424-2051, https://www.facebook.com/ HoppelsArena

AUG. 15 — Gibsonburg Saddle Club Speed Show, 961 N. Main St., Gibsonburg, OH. FMI: 419-351-9716, gibsonburgsaddleclub.org

AUG. 14-15 — OAATS Detroit Horse Power, Kensington Metro Park, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., Milford, MI. FMI: Amy Whelan, 606638-4852, arabsrun@lycommonline.com, oaats.org AUG. 14-16 — Lake Erie Feathered Splash Horse Show, Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, 10145 Pinecrest Rd., Painesville, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=61580466572240 AUG. 15 — Massillon Saddle Club Buckle Series, 2 p.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub

AUG. 15 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, Treharnes Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown/Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-387-3265 AUG. 15 — Newcomerstown Saddle Club, Inc. Contest Fun Show, 4 p.m., Sunset Arena, 6274 Kings Ridge Rd., Newcomerstown, OH. FMI: Richard Gano, 740-498-8931 AUG. 15 — IBRA Show, Triple R Arena, 3813 State Route 274 E Rushsylvania, OH. FMI: Karly, 937-935-1420 AUG. 15 — Ranch Horse Show Series, 8:30 a.m., Holland Western Horse Park, 3856 61st St., Holland, MI. FMI: https://www. facebook.com/HollandWesternHorsePark

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AUG. 15 — Davis Ranch Open Show, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com AUG. 15 — Ramblen Farm Open Shows, 9 a.m., Kentucky Cowtown Arena, Williamstown, KY. FMI: showjumper1978@ yahoo.com, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=61584240691888 AUG. 15-17 — 37th Annual Ox and Pig Roast Weekend, Tri County Trails, 2662 Downing Ave. SW, East Sparta, OH. FMI: Ellen, 330-323-2834, tricotrails.com AUG. 16 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Alyssa, 330-844-6465, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub AUG. 21-23 — Mid-Ohio Marauders Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: 740-206-7214, midohiomarauders@gmail.com, www. midohiomarauders.com AUG. 21-22 — Barry County Under The Lights Speed Series & Open Pleasure Series, Barry County Fairgrounds, 1350 M-37, Hastings, MI. FMI: Melissa Hubert, 616-206-9774 AUG. 21-22 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/bluegrasssaddleclub AUG. 22 — KCHP High Point Show (Contesting/Ranch), 9:30 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 38 AUG. 22 — Wayne County Saddle Club Open Contest Show, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Jamie Carlisle, 330-933-3741, https:// waynecountysaddleclub.com/

AUG. 22-23 — Valley City Saddle Club 2026 Summer Series, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 Entrance), 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434

AUG. 29 — Massillon Saddle Club Buckle Series, 2 p.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne Louive, 330844-4041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub

AUG. 22 — Hocking Hills Saddle Club Horse Show, Hocking County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena, Logan, OH. FMI: 740-6032073, Hchorseshow@gmail.com

AUG. 22-23 — Butler County Saddle Horse Association 2-Day Relaxed Horse Show, 9 a.m., Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton, OH. FMI: questions@bcsaddlehorse.com, bcsaddlehorse.com

AUG. 29 — Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association Ranch Horse Show, 9 a.m., Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds, 335 Old National Rd., Lore City, OH. FMI: ofqhashows@ gmail.com, www.ohfqha.com

AUG. 22-23 — Buckskin Horse Association of Michigan Show, Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, 2900 E. Hibbard Rd., Corunna, MI. FMI: michiganbuckskin.org

AUG. 29 — Lasso The Moon Pleasure Show Series, 9 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100064919254590

AUG. 22 — School Pony Auction, 5 p.m., Danville Auctions LLC, 15780 Body Rd., Danville, OH. FMI: 740-599-6607, https:// facebook.com/GoatAuction AUG. 22 — Henry County Saddle Club Show, Henry County Fairgrounds, 1700 Castlye Hwy., Eminence, KY. FMI: Jackie, 502-595-7141 AUG. 22-23 — Dusty Boots Riding Club Open Pleasure Show, 8 a.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, OH. FMI: Holly Carr, 440-858-7912, https://www. facebook.com/DustyBootsRidingClub AUG. 22-23 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points On The Portage Circuit #4 (Performance/22nd, Speed/23rd), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@gmail.com, ochf.net

AUG. 23 — Massillon Saddle Club Contesting Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Leanne, 330844-4041, https://www.facebook.com/ MassillonSaddleClub AUG. 28 — Lasso The Moon Friday Night Speed Show Series, 6 p.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064919254590 AUG. 28-30 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros Good Ride Cowboy, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: 440-645-9455, LEMV4545@gmail. com, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net

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AUG. 29 — The Mane Event Open Show Series, Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London, OH. FMI: jdshowhorses@ yahoo.com, jdshowhorses.com AUG. 29 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit, 9:30 a.m., Wood County Fairground, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050, https://www.facebook. com/groups/433577480036595/ AUG. 29 — Allen County Horse Council Speed Show, 1 p.m., Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH. FMI: Heather, 419236-2402, https://www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id=61579052577534 AUG. 29 — Elk River Boots & Saddle Club Open All Breed Show, Winfield Riding Club, 5449 State Route 34, Winfield, WV. FMI: 304-541-6399, https://www.facebook. com/ElkRiverBootsandSaddleClub AUG. 29 — Michigan Throwback Open Horse Show, 9 a.m., Mason County Fairgrounds, 5302 US-10, Ludington, MI. FMI: Carla Truman, 231-920-1091

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AUG. 29-30 — Northern Ohio Saddle Club Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: northernohiosaddleclub@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61587236287836 AUG. 29-30 — Mounted Shooting Clinic with Elizabeth Clavette, Ohio Horse Park, 400 Bobcat Lane, Franklin Furnace, OH. FMI: 859-339-9000, dmehlhorn78@gmail. com, www.doubleeperformancehorse.com AUG. 29-30 — Lower Michigan Horse Association Horse Show, Ingham County Fairgrounds, 700 E. Ash St., Mason, MI. FMI: lmhastalls@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/LMHAHorseShows SEPTEMBER 2026 SEPT. 4-6 — Miami County Horse Association 4th Annual 5 Rides to the Prize, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, OH. FMI: miamicountyhorseassociation@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/MCHA4H SEPT. 4-7 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by Fairfield County, Scioto Trails State Forest, Chillicothe, OH. FMI: Chris Streitenberger, 740-703-7740, cstreite@gmail.com, ohconline.com SEPT. 5 — Wayne County Saddle Club Team Barrel Race, The Hollow, 4200 Overton Rd., Wooster, OH. FMI: Leanne, 330-844-4041, https://waynecountysaddleclub.com/ SEPT. 5 — Northwest Ohio Driving Circuit, 9:30 a.m., Wood County Fairground, Bowling Green, OH. FMI: Emily Wolery, 419-656-0050, https://www.facebook. com/groups/433577480036595/

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Corral Calendar Continued from page 40 SEPT. 5 — IBRA Show, Triple R Arena, 3813 State Route 274 E Rushsylvania, OH. FMI: Karly, 937-935-1420 SEPT. 5 — Rough Riders Saddle Club Show, 5 p.m., Jim Everman Horse Park, Garrison, KY. FMI: (606) 202-0945, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61558040019297 SEPT. 5-6 — Mid Ohio Dressage Association East Meets West, Brave Horse, 1029 South County Line Rd., Johnstown, OH. FMI: midohiodressage@gmail.com, midohiodressage.com SEPT. 5-6 — South Eastern Ohio Horse Show Organization Pleasure Show, 4028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton, OH. FMI:614-2033153, seohso2023@gmail.com SEPT. 6 — Massillon Saddle Club Pleasure Show, 10 a.m., 12680 Sally St., Massillon OH. FMI: Alyssa, 330-844-6465, https:// www.facebook.com/MassillonSaddleClub SEPT. 7 — Labor Day Buggy Horse Driving Sale, 10 a.m., Danville Auctions LLC, 15780 Body Rd., Danville, OH. FMI: 740-599-6607, https://facebook.com/GoatAuction SEPT. 11 — Lasso The Moon Friday Night Speed Show Series, 6 p.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064919254590 SEPT. 11 — Horse Sale, Sugarcreek Stockyards, 102 Buckeye St., Sugarcreek, OH. FMI: 330-831-1720, sugarcreekstockyard@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/sugarcreekstockyards SEPT. 11 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/ bluegrasssaddleclub SEPT. 11-13 — Ohio Ranch Horse Association, Henderson’s Arena, 800 Van Fossan Rd., Jackson, OH. FMI: Andy Paston, 740-817-3848, ohioranchhorse@outlook. com, ohioranchhorseassociation.com SEPT. 12 — Lasso The Moon Pleasure Show Series, 9 a.m., Auglaize County Fairgrounds, Wapakoneta, OH. FMI: Pam Feathers, 419-733-1119, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064919254590 SEPT. 12 — Erie County OHC Poker Ride, 9 a.m., Edison Woods MetroPark, Berlin Heights, OH. FMI: https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100064262456397 SEPT. 12 — 2D Arena Barrels & Poles Show, 6 p.m., 39300 Mechanicsburg Rd., Woodsfield, OH. FMI: 740-516-3580, https://www.facebook.com/2DArenaLLC SEPT. 12 — Horse Sale, Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 SR 241, Millersburg, OH. FMI: 330-674-6188, www.mthopeauction.com SEPT. 12 — Ohio Valley Team Penning Association Sorting, Treharnes Training Center, 49053 Fredricktown/Clarkson Rd., Negley, OH. FMI: John May, 814-387-3265 SEPT. 12 — 9th Annual Fall Color Run, 10:30 a.m., Hawk Hill Farm, 6815 Olsen Lane, Grayling, MI. FMI: Geri, 989-1193 SEPT. 12 — L&B Knox County Horse Show, Legion Field, 6 p.m., 250 Pitzer Street, Barbourville, KY. FMI: Larry Brown, 606546-2092 SEPT. 12-13 — Ohio Paint Horse Amateur Club Show, Champions Center covered pen, Springfield, OH. FMI: http://ophc.org/ show-information/amateur-club-show SEPT. 12-13 — NEOHA Show, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, Cortland, OH. FMI: www.dustybootsridingclub.com

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SEPT. 12-13 — Valley City Saddle Club 2026 Summer Series, 9 a.m., Medina County Fairgrounds (Route 42 Entrance), 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: Kristina Phillips, 440-334-6434 SEPT. 13 — All Horse Parade (40th Anniversary), 3 p.m., Delaware, OH. FMI: Diane Winters, 740-272-7636, jugoutrider7636@gmail.com SEPT. 16-18 — Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Crazy Woman Ranch, 6450 LancasterCircleville Rd. SW, Lancaster, OH. FMI: Kellie, 740-396-9315, lu2enduranceride@ gmail.com, tsmules.com SEPT. 17-20 — MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic, MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI. FMI: 616-225-8211, info@ miquarterhorse.com, miquarterhorse.com SEPT. 18 — Friday Nights Lights, Hoppel’s Arena, 40891 SR 518, Lisbon, OH. FMI: 330424-2051, https://www.facebook.com/ HoppelsArena SEPT. 18-19 — OAATS Iron Horse, Elkins Creek Horse Camp, Pedro, OH. FMI: Mollie Krumlaw-Smith, 513-315-5907, mkrumlaw@gmail.com, oaats.org SEPT. 18-19 — Bluegrass Saddle Club, 365 W. 1st St., Shephersville, KY. FMI: 859-588-8156, www.facebook.com/ bluegrasssaddleclub SEPT. 18-20 — Lake Erie Mounted Vaqueros End Of The Trail, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 107 Poplar St., Jefferson, OH. FMI: 440-645-9455, LEMV4545@gmail. com, lakeeriemountedvaqueros.net SEPT. 18-20 — OHC State Trail Ride hosted by Ashland County, Mohican State Forest, Perrysville, OH. FMI: Tim Tuttle, 419-512-1216, timtuttle59@yahoo.com, ohconline.com SEPT. 19 — Scavenger Hunt/Poker Run/ Trail Ride & Liberty Clinic with Bella Sweigard, Creekside Horse Park, 7369 Mottice Dr. SE, Waynesburg, OH. FMI: 330-323-3559, creeksidehorsepark@ gmail.com, creeksidehorsepark.com SEPT. 19 — KCHP High Point Show (Contesting/Ranch), 9:30 a.m., Knox County Horse Park, 7500 Thayer Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH. FMI: Lauren Smith, 740398-5366, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/420822485270892 SEPT. 19 — Belmont County Saddle Club All Breed Open Horse Show, 10 a.m., 41915 National Road, Belmont, OH. FMI: Jim, 740-391-3396 SEPT. 19 — Davis Ranch Open Show, 385 East US Hwy. 150, Hardinsburg, IN. FMI: David Davis, 812-620-5707, dave@ daviddavishorsemanship.com SEPT. 19 — Melmsgard Equine Expo, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Melmsgard Performance Horses, Olmstead, KY. FMI: Elin, 931-220-2307, melmsgardperformancehorses.com SEPT. 19 — Wranglers Riding Club Show, 1 p.m., 3385 KY-80 E., Murray, KY. FMI: 270227-8649, wranglersmurray.wixsite.com/ wranglers SEPT. 19-20 — Ottawa County Horse Foundation Points On The Portage Circuit #5 (Performance/19th, Speed/20th), Ottawa County Fairgrounds, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor, OH. FMI: ottawacountyhorsefoundation@gmail.com, ochf.net SEPT. 19-20 — Northern Ohio Saddle Club Show, Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 Lafayette Rd., Medina, OH. FMI: northernohiosaddleclub@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61587236287836

July 2026

Tri-County Trail Association

Lets Talk Communication PRESIDENT, Cindy Krumm VICE PRESIDENT, Joe Stone SECRETARY, Carolyn Sutter TREASURER, Beverly Mills WEBSITE, www.tri-cotrails.com

by Kelly Jo Heffner Happy July to all the readers of the Corral! We are already into the seventh month of the year, and it feels like this summer is already flying by. So many things to do this time of year while the weather is nice! This month is a great time

to discuss communication. Communication is one of the most important things in life. A person’s ability to communicate how they feel and receive understanding from another person is something that is a valuable tool in this world. Take for instance that you have started a new job, but the manager does not explain their expectations of what your duties are. I don’t think that you would be able to perform those duties and both the manager, and you would feel insecure in that position. Almost all issues can be resolved with good communication and understanding of the conversation. As horse people, we understand

that communication is key when working with horses. Horses don’t understand our written or verbal language, but they understand with a touch what we are asking of them. There are so many ways of communication that we use in our everyday life such as talking, crossing our arms, rolling of eyes, thumbs up, and many, many other ways we communicate how we feel without even speaking a word. In the current times communication is lacking in a lot of different aspects of our lives. Text messages and emails have replaced phone calls and face-toface conversations. Communication is one of the

fundamentals of being a human being. Most people would agree that being able to speak to one another and have the other person understand and agree/ disagree and discuss the matter is how misunderstandings and hurt feelings can be avoided. Communication is a key to any successful business as well as being a key to friendships and all relationships. Happy 4th of July to all the readers! We members of TriCo are glad to have you reading our club news. If you haven’t already, come on out for a visit to the campground!

Mid Ohio Dressage Association

Strawberry Moon, Prix Caprilli and the Classic is Coming PRESIDENT, Jessica Kuhnash VICE PRESIDENT, Gina Wowk SECRETARY, Vicki Sethna TREASURER, Angela Tewksbury EMAIL, midohiodressage@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.midohiodressage.org

by Shannon Call and Margot Pontia Shows are in full swing as summer has begun. Margot volunteered at the first Mid Ohio Dressage Association (MODA) show of the season. Here is her delightful report. Summer came in with vengeance this June. The humid air seemed to hover over the dressage ring at MODA’s Strawberry Moon schooling show. The competitors were buzzing with anticipation Sunday at Masterfare Farm in Johnstown. The weekend was quite a doozy but many pulled through with strong scores. Helen Pianca, L Judge, was commended as she withstood the heat and steam of the day in her car as she evaluated the riders. The show featured a mixture of western and English dressage. Many of these competitors are returning from the previous 2025 show hosted by MODA East Meets West located at Brave Horse. The turnout of young 44

Photo credit: Margot Pontia riders was strong. A competitor that reflects this is Maggie Schleppi. Maggie is an upcoming senior at Otterbein and has been a MODA member for three years. Some of her future goals this year is to gain the fundamentals to move on to Training Level the following show season. Maggie and her mount, LL. Frenchmens Dakota, competed both English and western divisions along with placing well in each of her tests! Not only was she a competitor but in between her ride times she volunteered as a runner in the afternoon. We give out a special thanks to every MODA volunteer who worked at the show. July brings the Mid Ohio Classic at Brave Horse show grounds, hope to see you all there either as a competitor or volunteer. Sounds like a great time was had by all. Thank you Margot for the excellent recap.

Photo credit: Margot Pontia

An interesting class was offered at the Strawberry Moon show, Prix Caprilli. Prix Caprilli is essentially dressage with some jumps added as a more complete test of training. The jumps are low, and there are only two or three in the tests. The regular transitions, gaits, circles and changes of direction are called for with the addition of either trotting or cantering (as you go up the levels) over the placed jumps. Refusals are scored as errors. There can be two or three simple verticals — cavaletti can be used — or one oxer and two verticals. In all they are quite low, 2 ft. 6 in. being about the highest height. As for the history of where this came from, the Prix Caprilli tests appeared evidently sometime in the ’50s or ’60s. The event was named in honor

of Captain Federico Caprilli, the great Italian cavalry officer who studied horses free-jumping and developed the forward seat style of riding, a revolutionary theory at his time before the turn of the 20th century. For any one looking to spice up and add some variety to the time between the white boards Prix Caprilli may be an excellent option. As Margot mentioned in her recap the MODA Classic I: July 10-11 and MODA Classic II: July 12 held at Brave Horse are fast approaching. Come join us as competitors, volunteers and/ or spectators. Bring your raffle baskets, the proceeds for the raffle baskets will be going to The Shane Center (equine therapy). Best of luck to all our MODA members on the show trail and thank your to all our supporters.

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Ohio Paint Horse Club

Gearing Up for the Buckeye Bonanza Show PRESIDENT, Tim Snapp VICE PRESIDENT, Mark Peterson TREASURER, Jill Davis SECRETARY, Heather Collins WEBSITE, www.ophc.org

The show season is in full swing and we love seeing all the new faces at the shows. As a reminder, OPHC offers not only APHA classes but all breed and money classes as well including all breed high ooint and reserve high point for each show and year end awards. For more information and full details visit us at OPHC.org.

Ohio Paint Horse Club is gearing up for the Buckeye Bonanza show which is held at The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, July 25-26. This show is one of our biggest shows and has made the APHA top 20 shows for the past two years. Help us make the top 20 list again for 2026! Top 10 reasons to come show and grow with us at the Bonanza! 1. OPHC is paying half of the Paynt Points fees for APHA classes. 2. If attending APHA Eastern Nationals in August, it will be a great way to experience the show grounds beforehand. 3. Seventeen APHA divisions, high point, and reserve high point awards.

4. Six all breed divisions, high point, and reserve high point awards. 5. Pee Wee 10 and under, high point and reserve high point awards. 6. Belt Buckles awarded to all APHA high point divisions. 7. Free T-shirt for each stall reservation. 8. Top notch judges—Daren Wright, Carly Parks, Sara Simons, Andrea Simons. 9. Wide variety of class offerings. 10. Family friendly, welcoming, and fun environment! OPHC would like to congratulate Natalie Snapp who was one of seven AjPHA members to receive a 2026 Academic Scholarship!

Natalie Snapp Natalie plans to study business management. She hopes to develop the skills necessary to thrive in the professional world and make a positive impact on additional organizations in the future.

Ohio Foundation Quarter Horse Association

Herd Roping Jackpot, Freestyle Reining, Jackpot Rail PRESIDENT, Donnie Uffner VICE PRESIDENT, Justin Miller TREASURER, Kris Geiger SECRETARY, Charlotte Miller PHONE, 740/877-7993 EMAIL, ofqhashows@gmail.com WEBSITE, http://ohfqha.com

by Charlotte Miller We had a successful third show of the 2026 season. We have had many new faces join, along with our past members. It has been exciting to see how each and everyone has improved and hear about their successes. The same encouragement and laughter has been shared like always. This is what makes our shows what they are! July was our youth day

weekend. We recognized our youth members and all the hard work they put into showing. We started off Friday night with some fun games, horseback and on foot. We of course ended with our water battle which is always entertaining. All of the youth had a fun time and the adults even got in on some of the fun too. During the show on Saturday, we recognized our youth members. They got a fun swag bag and a lot of cheering from the adults. We will continue to have our special events at the remainder of the shows. During the first show of August we will have our herd roping jackpot. This will take place during the show and be placed at the end of the herd roping classes. It is always tons of fun. At the last show of the season, we will have our freestyle reining friday night. Exhibitors

will have a costume and music and make up their own reining pattern. Watch for updates on our Facebook page and website (ohfqha.com) as we may be sneaking one more special event in before the end of the year.

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Our Jackpot rail has continued to be a great success, with more being paid out each show. We hope to continue to have a great rest of our year and continue to see new faces at each of our shows!

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Premier Mount N Trail

Fundraiser Show and RIDE Program PRESIDENT, Kelly Chapman VICE PRESIDENT, Carla Kline SECRETARY, Stephanie Reaves TREASURER, Susan Croft EMAIL, premiermountntrail@gmail.com WEBSITE, www.premiermountntrail.com

by Madison Eshelman Summer is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for the Premier Mount N Trail Association (PMT). Our summer show season is a great opportunity for members of all ages and experience levels to come together, showcase their skills, and enjoy friendly competition in

a welcoming environment. With several summer shows already underway, we have enjoyed seeing both familiar faces and new participants joining us at our events. Each show provides riders with the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from one another, and celebrate the accomplishments of both horse and rider. Want to know

when our next shows are taking place? Find the flyer in this magazine, on our website or on our Facebook page! One program that continues to gain momentum is our RIDE Program. Designed to encourage members to spend more time in the saddle and on the ground, the program offers awards for tracking their hours throughout the year. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or someone who simply enjoys spending time with your horse, the RIDE Program motivates you to get out and explore.

Over the past year, we have worked hard to make our social media platforms and websites valuable resources for members and supporters. Through regular updates, event announcements, educational content, rider spotlights, sponsor recognition, and community engagement, our social media channels have become an important way to stay connected with members across all four PMT parks. Thank you for being part of the PMT family. We hope to see you on the trail soon!

Geauga Horse and Pony Association

Kentucky Horse Park Youth Group Trip PRESIDENT, George Baker 1st VICE PRESIDENT, Dustin Sutter 2nd VICE PRESIDENT, Kelli Burns TREASURER, Shauna Gingrich SECRETARY, Jaimie Olson WEBSITE, www.ghpa.us

by Jaimie and Joselyn Olson Our 2026 show season is already halfway over! We hope everyone has been enjoying our

shows. Next up will be our first two-day show on July 18 and 19. Camping is available. Please see our flier and information on Facebook for more details. You can sign up for our shows using

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Western Dressage

What Judges Wish Riders Knew by Kelley Bitter

few years ago, I asked a judge what she wished every rider understood before they entered at A. She didn’t mention bits. She didn’t mention breed. She didn’t mention expensive training. She said, “I wish riders understood how much the basics matter.” The longer I’ve been around horses, the more I think she was right. Most riders are looking for the next exercise, the next piece of equipment, or the next level. Meanwhile, they’re riding past points that are sitting right in front of them. After years of watching riders at clinics, schooling shows, and recognized competitions, there are a few things I suspect most judges would agree on.

Accuracy Matters More Than You Think I’ve seen riders spend an entire warm-up focused on where their horse’s head was while completely ignoring where the horse’s feet were going. Then they enter the arena and ride a 20-meter circle that somehow becomes 16 meters on one side and 24 on the other. A judge notices that. Western Dressage is built on geometry. The letters matter. The size of the circle matters. The location of the transition matters. In fact, riders often leave more points on the table through poor accuracy than through any training issue. I’ve watched riders on average horses earn respectable scores simply because they rode the test accurately and presented a well-organized ride. Exercise—Cone Circles: Set four cones around a 20-meter circle. Ride through the markers at the walk and trot. Most riders discover very quickly that the circle they thought they were riding and the circle they were actually riding are two different things.

Impulsion Is Not Speed If there is one comment that appears on score sheets more than any other, it is probably “needs more impulsion.” Unfortunately, many riders translate that into “go faster.” That’s not what judges mean. Years ago, I had a horse that taught me this lesson. Every time I asked for more collection, he’d simply get slower. I thought we were making progress. A judge finally told me, “Your horse isn’t carrying more weight behind. He’s just moving less.” That comment changed how I looked at training. Impulsion is energy created from the hindquarters. It’s the feeling that the horse is carrying itself forward with purpose. A horse can move slowly and have impulsion. A horse can move quickly and have none. Exercise—Lengthen and Return: At the trot, ask for a few strides of a larger step on the long side. Then return to your working trot before the corner. Think bigger stride, not faster stride. The goal is to create energy while maintaining balance and rhythm.

Transitions Tell the Truth If you want to know where the holes are in your training, ride transitions. Horses can hide a lot on a circle. They cannot hide much in a transition. That’s where balance shows up. That’s where responsiveness shows up. That’s where preparation—or lack of preparation—becomes obvious. When judges evaluate a transition, they’re not just looking for a change of gait. They’re evaluating the quality of communication between horse and rider. Exercise—Walk-Trot-Walk: Ride ten strides of walk. Ten strides of trot. Ten strides of walk. Repeat. Focus on making every transition prompt but quiet. The horse should not rush into the trot or fall onto the forehand coming back to walk. Done correctly, this simple exercise improves almost every aspect of a horse’s training.

Relaxation Comes Before Everything Else Every rider wants a horse that moves well. Every judge wants to see that too. But before a horse can be balanced, supple, or collected, the horse has to be relaxed. I often hear riders say, “My horse knows this at home.” Maybe they do. But if tension appears in the show pen, that tension becomes part of the ride the judge is evaluating. The horse doesn’t need to be perfect. The horse needs to appear confident in the work being asked. Exercise—The Exhale: During your ride, take a deliberate breath and soften your shoulders. Then pay attention to your horse. Many horses mirror the tension of their riders more than we realize. Sometimes the first thing that needs to relax is sitting in the saddle.

One Mistake Doesn’t Ruin a Test One of the most valuable lessons I ever learned came from watching experienced competitors. Something would go wrong. The horse would pick up the wrong lead. A transition would be late. A halt would be crooked. And they simply kept riding. Meanwhile, less experienced riders often spend the next three movements replaying the mistake in their head. The judge has already moved on. You should too. The riders who score well over time are not the riders who never make mistakes. They’re the riders who recover quickly when they do. Exercise—Practice Recovery: During schooling, intentionally ride a wrong turn or miss a marker. Then immediately continue. Learning how to recover without frustration is a skill, and like every skill, it can be practiced.

The Basics Are Where Scores Come From Everyone wants to move up. Everyone wants to ride more advanced movements. But the riders who consistently earn good scores usually do one thing exceptionally well. They ride the basics. They ride accurate figures. They maintain rhythm. They ride balanced S 50

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July 2026

Knox County Horse Park

August Updates and What’s Ahead PRESIDENT, Lauren Smith VICE PRESIDENT, Travis Ross SECRETARY, Madisyn Weekley TREASURER, Pam Niner PHONE, 740/398-5366 (call or text) WEBSITE, knoxcountyhorsepark.mypixieset.com

by Lauren Smith August is shaping up to be an exciting month at the Knox County Horse Park, and we’re thrilled to kick things off with the return of one of our most anticipated events—Cowboy Challenge on August 1. We are excited to bring back this incredible day of events for our local horsemen and horsewomen to showcase their skills, versatility, and partnership with their horses. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for the event flyer and additional details. Following the Cowboy Challenge, we will host another

High Point Show on August 22, continuing a great season of competition and community involvement. At Knox County Horse Park, one of our top priorities is ensuring the park remains a fun and safe environment for everyone. Did you know that equestrian sports are the number one cause of sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)? Because of this, we want to recognize and encourage riders who take steps to stay safe. At our May show, we recognized participants who chose to wear helmets. Congratulations to Brieanna Puluso, who received a Wendy’s gift card for promoting safety in the arena. We look forward to continuing this recognition at future events. The Knox County Horse Park would like to extend a huge thank you to our valued sponsor, Cosby Heating and Cooling, for their continued support of our park and community! Serving the area since 1982, Cosby Heating and Cooling has built a strong reputation for dependable service, quality workmanship,

organizations and events like ours, helping make programs at the Knox County Horse Park possible. We are incredibly thankful for businesses like Cosby Heating and Cooling that invest back into the community and help keep our horse park running strong. As always, we encourage everyone to stay involved. Park meetings are open to all members, and we would love to see new faces and hear your ideas as we continue to grow and improve. We look forward to seeing you at the park in August!

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IMPORTANT DATES JULY 14: KCHP monthly meeting, 7 p.m. JULY 11: High Point Show, start times 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. JULY 29: Full Moon ride with food and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. AUGUST 1: Cowboy Challenge AUGUST 11: KCHP monthly meeting, 7 p.m. AUGUST 22: High Point Show, start times 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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transitions. They present horses that understand their jobs. It’s not flashy. It’s not exciting. But if you spend enough time watching winning rides, you begin to notice a pattern. The basics are rarely missing.

Final Thoughts Whenever riders receive a score sheet, they often search for the one thing that will dramatically improve their scores. A new exercise. A new bit. A new training technique. Most of the time, the answer is much simpler. Ride straighter. Ride more accurately. Improve your transitions. Develop relaxation. Build impulsion from behind. The fundamentals are not glamorous, but they are where every good score begins. And the riders who commit to them are usually the riders standing at the awards table at the end of the day. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for your next show season, strong fundamentals create confident horses and successful riders. At Eagles Nest Equestrian, we focus on practical horsemanship, clear communication, and building a willing partnership that lasts both in and out of the show pen. Lessons are available in western dressage, ranch riding, and western pleasure for riders looking to improve their skills, develop their horses, and enjoy the training process. Follow Eagles Nest Equestrian Center on Facebook to learn more about lessons, clinics, and upcoming events. We’d love to help you and your horse take the next step in your journey. Eagles Nest Equestrian in Ravenna, Ohio, is dedicated to helping you build that perfect partnership. We offer monthly clinics specifically designed for Western dressage riders of all levels. Our experienced instructors will help you assess your current foundation, set realistic training goals, and gain the confidence you need to shine in the show ring. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events and visit our website at eaglesnestequestrian.com to secure your spot in our next clinic. Let us help you and your horse reach your full potential together. July 2026

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Greetings From Your President Discover exciting OHC news and upcoming equine events to attend. State rides are in full go-ahead mode. Greene County hosted the Caesar Creek ride in June. In August and September, pick from the following events around the state. JULY 31-AUG. 2: State Ride at Barkcamp State Park, hosted by Belmont County Chapter OHC SEPT. 3-7: State Ride at Scioto Trails State Forest, hosted by Fairfield County Chapter OHC SEPT. 18-20: State Ride at Mohican State Forest, hosted by Ashland County Chapter OHC SEPT. 25-27: State Ride at

Van Buren State Park, hosted by Northwest Region Chapters OHC These rides are a great opportunity to bring your chapters members together and attend, where most of the work is handled by the hosting chapter. You might need to bring a dish for a potluck. If you go alone, you’re sure to find like-minded folks to join on a ride or at a campfire. Food, entertainment, and well-maintained trails are provided. You can find full details for all state rides on the Ohio Horseman’s Council homepage at ohconline.com. For our Junior Ambassadors,

there will be a tour of the OSU Veterinary Medical Center on August 11. This is a unique opportunity that includes a presentation on veterinary careers and available scholarships, as well as clinic tours. If your chapter’s youth members are not yet Junior Ambassadors, there is still time to register them for this year’s activities and join others for the tour. And the usual activities like Hobo Stew rides, mystery rides, glow stick and moonlight rides, Gymkhanas, tack sales, weekly ride get-togethers, clinics, and a much longer list of activities

you will find in the subsequent County By Lines reports from OHC chapters are planned by the chapters themselves. The ultimate goal is to get outdoors and enjoy the ride! Have a great summer! If you have any questions about OHCsponsored activities, please contact the county chapter officer, an OHC regional representative, or me. Email addresses for all are found at ohconline.com on the leadership or chapter page. For Junior Ambassador inquiries, email jrambassadors@ohconline.com. ~Mary Alice Kuhn

Emily Klophenstein graduated from Wapakoneta High School.

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County Lines AUGLAIZE Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying your summer. It’s quite beautiful out and Auglaize is definitely enjoying its warm months especially with fair just around the corner. Our Auglaize Equine Queen, Harley Mertz, has been taking advantage of the warmth and attended her high school’s FFA day. Every year New Bremen High School hosts an FFA day for the elementary and middle school students to explore the agricultural area of our beautiful country. These kids familiarize themselves with various farm machinery that high school students kindly park in the back parking lot. However, the petting zoo portion is the popular section for most age groups, particularly the horses, and the Queen didn’t disappoint. She brought both her barrel horse and her mom’s barrel horse still in training with buckets of brushes and stickers. The kids had a blast learning how to care for a horse and absolutely loved the hugs Harley’s horse gave them. Overall, this was an experience that will stick with both Harley and the kids for years after and one 52

Queen Harley Mertz at FFA day with her horses. that Harley plans to recreate year after year long past her royalty status. Furthermore, we have two Junior Ambassadors that have just graduated recently. I, Veronica Mertz, am a senior at New Bremen High School. Joining the Junior Ambassador program for Auglaize County last year when the program first began, I’ve been an active member attending meetings and events for the county, enjoying every moment of it. At school, I graduated as the salutatorian of my class and was a member of the National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Rotary Interact Club, Bowling, Art, Choir, Spanish and Band. In addition, outside of school along with being a junior ambassador, I was a Girl Scout, worked at 17West,

participated in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and currently write for both the Horsemen’s Corral and the Evening Leader, the local newspaper, in addition to attending a young adults group called Quo Vadis. This summer I am taking on a Technical Writing Co-op at Crown, a global forklift manufacturer, and will be attending Bowling Green State University to pursue a degree in creative writing this fall. In addition, Emily Klophenstein is a 2026 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. She’s an active member of the Auglaize Ohio Horseman’s Council since 2023 and has been a Junior Ambassador

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where she has participated in various events. In addition, she has been a member of YEDA for six years where she’s qualified for nationals. At school she’s been a part of Golf Varsity for the past three years where she’s been successful in achieving an honorable mention for WBL, and completed three years in German and French along with one year in Spanish. Outside of school, she works for the Wapakoneta Country Club and volunteers for the Auglaize County Board of DD, Chromosome 9pMinus Network, Holy Face of Jesus Parish, Sunset Maple Farms, July 2026

County Lines YEDA and YOU MATTER, a Suicide Awareness Face Painting. This summer she plans to continue to volunteer and work, and this fall she will be attending Wright State Lake Campus to pursue a degree in Early Education/Special Education. ~Veronica Mertz BELMONT Barkcamp trail workdays have been soggy with May being a wet month causing many trees to be down. However, many new trail markers have been added to several trails. The monthly trail ride on May 13 was attended by Chuck and Sue Lofton, MaryKay Hustead and Jim Bolon, Brandy Fithen and Sharon Scott. The 4th of July St. Clairsville parade was June 27, club members lined up at 3:30 at the fairgrounds. Contact Jim Bolon at 740/391- 3396 for information regarding the special T-shirt and where to order one. Barkcamp’s annual Gibby Days will be Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31 with trail work finishing up daily by noon allowing time to ride at your own leisure. Saturday, August 1 marks the end of Gibby Days with a silent auction beginning and ending that day. Bring your own silent auction donations! At 6 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner at the pavilion. Table service, grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, condiments and drinks are provided. At 7:30 p.m. the tables are cleared for music and dancing, a 50/50 raffle and the announcement of the silent

Andrea Burchett with son Shane Namack and his kids, Nicole and Carter Namack at Barkcamp in June. July 2026

auction winners. After dark a special glow stick-lit trail ride is only $5 per rider which gives you access to the lit-up Purple Trail. Extra fun-glow bracelets, necklaces and sticks will be for sale. Sunday, August 2, pack up and have a safe trip home Important! Gibby Days reservations are due by July 22! Only $30 per rig for entire week (non-refundable). Print your name, phone number, email, rig type and size, your OHC chapter, arrival date and the number of people. Mail to: Sharon Scott, 102 Twp. Rd. 115, Rayland, Ohio 43943, 951/7128921, halfarab1@aol.com ~Rebecca Herndon

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CLARK Clark County is off to a great start for summer 2026.Our first trail cleanup is in the books, and we had an amazing amount of support. We sincerely want to thank Anne Hunter, Chris Price, Anne Demmy, Brenda and Max Anderson, Susan Wickham Day, Janet Nelson, Stephanie Petee, Becky Porter, Poppy Grzeskowiak, Rebekah Newell, Mike Kuck, Chuck LaRoss and Jonna Ledyard. It was quite a crew that gave up a beautiful Saturday to come out and help trim trees and get rid of that dreaded invasive honeysuckle. Along with our grant money from the state and help from Buck Creek State Park our trails are in good shape this summer. This was the year for my first overseas horse riding adventure. I accompanied two other OHC members on a tour of castles by horseback with The Scottish Equestrian Hotel. Kathy Foland and Anne Hunter and I spent a week riding the border lands of Scotland. We rode through pine scented forest, heather clad hills and along picturesque rivers. The ride was a total of 60 miles spread out over five days. Our accommodations were luxurious, and the food was delicious, especially the fish and chips. The trip takes eight riders and we met some wonderful women including Kathy’s sister Karen. We walked, trotted and cantered across the mountains and have some video of our canters which was exhilarating. The horses are very fit and well cared for by the owner Maureen and her barn family. Part of our mission was to find Jamie Fraser in the Highlands but, we failed at locating him so we must return and try again.

Clark County OHC It will be hard to top riding in Scotland but camping season is here! There are so many great parks in Ohio to ride. We will soon be looking for volunteers for our pork chop booth. Summer is off to a great start. Come ride with Clark County! ~Jonna Ledyard CLINTON Hello, my fellow horsemen and horsewomen, I hope your summer is off to a great start! As the temperatures begin to rise, it’s more important than ever we take extra care of our horses— whether riding at home or out on the trail. Hydration and proper electrolyte balance are key to keeping our horses healthy and performing their best. On a more personal note, my mare Nakota will be retiring. I’m not quite ready for it, but her stifle issues and arthritis have progressed to the point where it’s the right decision. I’ve had two veterinarians evaluate her, and I’m following their recommendations. In addition, I’ve been using red light therapy, which seems to be helping her stay comfortable. (I actually purchased a human unit on Amazon and use it during her 15-minute sessions while she’s tied and eating.) This is a hard transition for me—Nakota has been my brave partner, and we’ve shared so many miles together. She will always have a special place in my heart.

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My granddaughter helping in the barn. I always say, “Take a kid riding and see the future.” But it doesn’t stop there—get them involved in the barn too. It builds character, work ethic, and teaches that a little hard work makes the fun even more rewarding. Have an amazing summer, everyone—stay hydrated, take care of your horses, and enjoy every ride. Take a kid riding and see the future, ~Sue Lamb COLUMBIANA Hello everyone. Here in Columbiana County, as you know we support the Beaver Creek equine trail system. This year we have had a lot of storms that have brought down many trees on our trails. I am happy to say that presently the trails are all clear, thanks to our members who have worked many hours to clear fallen trees. Also, we are changing the outer loop of the orange trail to cut out some of the muddy spots. Please be patient while this work is being done. Some of the rides coming up in our chapter are August 12 at Brady Run and September 16 at Tuscagoar as day rides. Our upcoming group rides consist of Two-Mile Run on July 2426, Mohican August 7-9 and Barkcamp on September 25-27. Then we at Beaver Creek will be sponsoring our traditional Halloween ride on October 10, which is always a full house. 53

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Well folks that’s all I have to report right now, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer. ~Doug Johnson CUYAHOGA The trails call and so this is a very short report. In Cuyahoga County the Cleveland Metroparks has lots of good riding and you can camp at the Polo Field. Just get a permit via the park manager at rds@ clevelandmetroparks.com Potable water, electric, highlines exercise rings, round pens/corrals, allowed if you do not want to use highlines. You can also arrange to hold horse shows, or other equine activities. Let’s see that it gets a lot of equine use. ~Penny Passalacqua

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DELAWARE As a former endurance rider and still a member of AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference), I value the variety of trails that Ohio has to offer. Conditioning and preparing your horse for endurance riding requires hours of trail riding to develop your horse to be able to successfully complete 25, 50 or 100 mile rides. What I like about Alum Creek is that it teaches horses to learn balance, placement of feet as well as conditioning the horse’s entire frame. Our 40 miles of trails offer short steep climbs, winding narrow trails, sections to allow a good extended trot and plenty of water to drink to keep a horse hydrated. While you are riding Alum Creek’s trails, we have several great destination stops. One is Brayden’s Place on the Maple Glen trail. There you can take your horse into the water safely. You will find a picnic table, folding chairs, mounting block and horse ties. From the horse camp to Brayden’s Place and back is about nine miles. It makes a nice stop for lunch. You can continue the Maple Glen trail, ride it to The Flats, and circle back to camp, about 20 plus miles. Another favorite destination spot is Henmick Brewery at the end of the Winterhawk trail. The brewery has hitching posts, a mounting block and a picnic table. For the summer they are open Wednesday through Sunday. Saturday and Sunday hours are from noon to 10 p.m. If you are hungry, you can enjoy one of their food trucks with 54

Brayden Place your favorite beverage. To find out their music venue and what food trucks are available, go to their Facebook site, Henmick Brewery and Farm. Also, at the end of Winterhawk West trail is Kilbourne Market. Kilbourne Market’s bar and kitchen hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. They have great pizza and a bar plus a small general store. Many riders ask about Alum’s camping sites. There are 13 sites. Site one is next to the shelter. Site four is the shortest at 45 feet. The longest are center sites 11, 12 and 13 at about 60 feet in length. My favorite sites are five, six and seven on the east side. They are about 55 feet in length with plenty of shade. The shelter with picnic tables has six working electric outlets, outdoor safety lights and indoor lighting. We have a new mounting station near the water hydrant. If you ever have any questions or need to know trail conditions, you can reach me on 216/536-1837. Our chapter’s next gathering will be a pizza party at Henmick Brewery on July 10 starting at 6 p.m. This attracts many of our members as we meet under the pine trees next to the brewery. Everyone is asked to bring a folding chair, and they can enjoy pizza provided by the Delaware Chapter. To find out more about what is happening at the Delaware Chapter, join our Facebook site, Delaware County, Ohio Horseman’s Council. ~Bobbi Arters

Greetings from Erie County! We held our first outside meeting at the Smokey Road shelter. We will be meeting there until November. Our pre meeting ride was at 5 to be back for the the potluck at 6:30 (8111 Smokey Road, Berlin Heights). We would like to welcome new member, Christal Nash. She has been joining us for our Sunday morning rides. Our Sunday morning rides meet every week at 10 a.m. on the Mason Road trail head. Starting in July, we will meet at 9 a.m. to beat the heat. Come join us! Mulch was delivered for the pollinator gardens on Smokey Road and Mason Road. Pattie, Colleen, Cheryl and Eric made them look beautiful. Thank you. For Memorial Day this year we headed to Waterloo, Mich., to stay at the horseman’s camp in the state park. Marcia and Sue organized this campout. Thank you for organizing this great weekend. Good directions, evening potlucks, and great trails. We all want to go back! The park trails are maintained by the Waterloo Horseman’s Association. They also had weekend entertainment at the shelter. Saturday morning we attended a fantastic breakfast put on by their club. A little rain here and there, but the weather was awesome. Perfect for campfires and the famous torch log by Dan. The club will be camping the last weekend at the Smokey Road shelter. A great time to camp with your horse. New experiences with other more experienced horses and campers. The end of May campout had riders and campers coming in all day Saturday. Weather was good with a full moon to brighten our evening. Holly made cherry pies over the fire to finish the night off with her awesome vintage pie irons. For July we are going to

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Pleasant Hill the third weekend. And we will be at Edison Woods the last weekend. Always check our Facebook page for last minute changes. Life is better on the trail! ~Shelley Hayes FAIRFIELD Members, due to some unplanned circumstances, this will be short. Thank you to the members who helped to work the AAYS which went really smooth considering the amount of chaos on the fairgrounds. For their help they got Chick-fil-a gift cards. Next up, a little fun was on the docket for our Memorial Day ride at Hocking. Chris reported 11 rigs and 21 folks showed up for his fish fry. This sounds like it was a fun weekend, but Mother Nature put a big damper on everything. Everybody knows I am a wuss, plus a few more of us. Next up should be our Mohican ride. Maybe we will have good weather for a change. I want to report that our chapter was awarded the grant we had applied for to do work on the purple trail. Possibly work will have started when this issue comes out. We have started planning our Labor Day ride and this year we going to raffle off a grill. Our club made a donation again this year to the Stockhands for Horses organization. That’s a wrap for now. ~Anita Hoon FULTON Days are longer and warmer, and our members are getting busier! Camping is in full swing for many. I heard tell of trips to Reed Road, Van Buren, Waterloo and The Bluffs in May and trips planned to Reed Road, Malabar and Pleasant Hill Lake in June. In June, we had a chapter meeting planned for June 6 during our camping event at Reed Road Ranglers June 5-7. We had our National Trail Day weenie roast at the Oak Openings Rider Center also on that day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The weather forecast was not great but we planned to have it none the less. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 7 at Reed Road Ranglers. We will have pizza and a bake-off tasting event. Attendees will be the judges, and it will be a feast as we have some fantastic bakers in our group. July 2026

County Lines Chapter meetings are traditionally on the first Tuesday of the month. During warmer months, we meet at Reed Road Ranglers, sometimes during a camping weekend. Our website www.fcohc.com, our private Facebook group Fulton County OHC and our public Facebook page Fulton County Ohio Horseman’s Council can reveal what we’re up to in real time. ~Kathy Brown GEAUGA The Nora Stanton Memorial Trail Ride was well-attended at Holbrook Hollows on May 30. Several Geauga OHC members and their horses were present, as were some members from Lake OHC. Linda Golding was busy keeping track of those in attendance, as well as getting her own horse ready to ride. Nora is deeply missed, but her love of horses and of trail riding lives on through us. A moment of remembrance was held as pictures were taken before the riders trekked out through the various trails. I fondly remembered Nora at Headwaters riding beside me on her black mustang, reassuring my mare that there were no horse-eating dragons up ahead. Thank you, Nora.

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We look forward to riding together on June 13 at Headwaters where Barbara Jurgans will lead riders out on trails she has helped create. Riders may also take the paved path if they so choose. Come ride with us. ~R. Reynolds GREENE Thanks to the Springfield Memorial Day Parade for presenting the riderless horse tribute, and to the many spectators who stood in respect as it passed before them. The Riderless Horse has been presented in parades and military ceremonies by Ginger Patrick since 2006. It serves as a living monument dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who fought and died in defense of peace and freedom around the world. Traditionally, the horse is escorted by uniformed personnel of the United States Army or Marine Corps. On this occasion, there was some confusion when the Army soldiers scheduled to escort the horse did not appear. As a result, Ginger Patrick escorted the horse while wearing the official uniform shirt of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 101 of Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the VFW post that officially designated and pinned the horse as a Riderless Horse in 2019. Army Sergeant Major Gregory Warwitko was the veteran who ensured that the horse received this official recognition. The Springfield Memorial Day Parade in Ohio has a long history with this tribute. From 2011 through 2018, the same horse appeared in the parade, led by a white horse carrying the flag of the United States along with the flags of the military services. The horse was later moved to Colorado. The current Riderless Horse is a black horse born in Mound, Ohio. He is a registered American Quarter Horse named BL Black Hills Dakota, bred by Brian and Lorry Jeskey. His barn name and alias as the Riderless Horse is Achilles, a name inspired both by the white marking on his left hind heel and by the Greek hero Achilles, who died in the story of the Trojan War. Not pictured here, but leading our unit—and carrying the flag of the United States of America at the head of the entire Memorial Day Parade in Springfield, Ohio—was Dustin Gengler. The seven white horses in this solemn detail were all from the 2nd Cavalry Brigade Mounted Band, a Civil War reenactment

Kriston Green, Cindra Phillips, Jennifer Ricklin-Vorontsova. group. Each rider is a member of the Renegade Equestrian Drill Team. The black Riderless Horse was escorted by Ginger Patrick, Coordinator for The Riderless Horse program at VFW Post 8087 in Mount Dora, Florida. We were honored to participate in this meaningful Memorial Day tribute, remembering and honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. The riders in this photo are from left to right: Bill Gay, Army flag; Bobby Humphries, Marine Corps flag; Sheri Stephens, Navy flag; Rachel Brown, Air Force flag; Katie Humphries, Space Force Flag; Alayna Gengler,Coast Guard Flag (she is Dustin’s daughter). Greene County OHC recently honored past member Dale Daws for his dedication to Sugarcreek MetroParks and his instrumental role in helping establish the equine trails. The original memorial had become damaged and was in poor condition, so members of Greene County OHC installed a new memorial beneath the sign at the horse parking area. We would like to recognize and thank Cindra Phillips, Jennifer Ricklin-Vorontsova, and Kristin Green for their efforts in completing this project and preserving Dale’s legacy. The Greene County OHC State Ride was held on June 1214 at Caesar Creek State Park Horseman’s Camp. We enjoyed a full weekend of scenic trail rides, fun games and activities, great food and company. Saturday evening highlights included a potluck dinner, karaoke and social time. Throughout the weekend there was the 50/50 raffle, silent auction featuring a variety of items, and a handmade tack trunk by Jerry Smith. Please consider supporting or sponsoring your local 4-H program. These youth are part of our future in the equine world and is made up of kids and volunteers dedicated to youth development through action. Beyond improving the children’s knowledge of equines and riding skills, many

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Cindra placing the Dale Daws Memorial Plaque at Sugarcreek MetroPark. community service projects are completed by the kids. ~Cindra Phillips GUERNSEY I sure hope the weatherman didn’t tell a lie! I just came in from dropping a bunch of hay! He gave us a nine-day window! Yeehaw! We’ve sure had enough rain already. Now, about them ponies! Lynn and Bob Werry and Darla and I took a week’s long horse vacation the first of the month. We started out at Zaleski State Forest, staying at the Zaleski Horse Camp. We met an awesome horse gal there by the name of Ashley. She just lives up the road from camp. We rode out all the trails and had a great time at Zaleski! If you go, you have to go to Moonville Tunnel and ride through it and ride the new ten miles of Rails-to-Trails! If you go to Zaleski to ride, enter Horse Camp from the west, via the State Forest Road. Do not enter via Route 356 and

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Harrison State Forest will be over by this time, and I hope to report more on it in next month’s issue. For now, I want to shout out a big thank you to all who helped, donated and made the ride as awesome as ever! We continue our monthly meetings on the second Thursday each month, usually held at the Hopedale Legion meeting room at 6 p.m. Anyone with an interest in horses, whether you ride or not, is always welcome! ~Sherrie Hart HOCKING

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Zaleski Moonville, Kynn and Lee. Crow Road! If you do, there’s a good chance you’ll drag all the plumbing off the bottom of your trailer. Also, download a map from the website, there’s none at camp. The horse camp is very nice with nice flat places to park. Very quiet. One downside; you will need to take your own water for your horse. Twenty years ago, I rode at Great Seal State Park with my Paso Fino, Ben. I rode by myself and found an awesome rock formation that I wanted Lynn to see. After many attempts, I simply couldn’t find it! Neverthe-less, we had a great ride. If you go, riding the Red Trail is a must! Our campfires were a blast and we had a great time together. Don and Marcy McIntyre and Tom and Vicki Cable, of the club, are headed out west to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, to ride in just a few days. On the way out and back they are riding at several other places. Wish Dee Dee and I could be a stowaway. Bryce Canyon is on my bucket list, I can’t wait to see their pictures! Until we meet again, ride a horse! ~Lee Randolph and Dee Dee HARRISON Hello OHC! July is one of my favorite months of the year. I love celebrating our nation’s birthday and especially this year being the 56

Zuko back from training. 250th anniversary! We always have a big July 4th party and have friends and family over that we don’t get to see very often. I hope you all get to celebrate with someone special! We have such a wonderful, beautiful country with so many opportunities and it saddens me sometimes to see some folks get so upset and try to change it. I just want to count my blessings and enjoy life. I am grateful that I can turn off the TV and go out to the barn. Recently I hauled my horses to my friend’s outdoor arena to ride with a couple of friends. It really felt good to do that. Nothing like ride or barn time with likeminded friends. Summertime brings out the pesty flies and ticks, I have been busy checking my horses, dog and myself and using repellent as needed. Keeping my pasture mowed does help keep the ticks down. We are seeing such a huge increase in tick related diseases in our part of the state. The mare I recently adopted was treated for Lyme a couple of years ago and my friend had two horses treated for Anaplasmosis. These diseases can cause long lasting problems in your horse. One of the local vets just educated us on the increase in Lyme disease in the dogs in our area which can cause kidney failure and death. Nothing you want to fool around with if you can avoid it. There’s an old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our June regional ride at

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Hello everyone! Hasn’t it been the most perfect spring weather this year? I feel like we deserved it after such a challenging winter! Our members, just like horse people everywhere, have wasted no time getting out and doing all things horse related. Showing, trail riding and competitions are all filling up our calendars. Photos being taken, goals being worked on and memories are being made. New friends and new equines are constantly being added to our experiences. The youth members in our club had the experience of a lifetime while competing in Columbus this spring. I know that it was exhausting, but also a dream come true for them. I am sure that they already have goals in mind for next year. Way to go Hocking youth! We are very proud of you! New equines are also being accepted into some of our members’ homes. One member just added a miniature stallion to her stable of much larger critters. After all, what’s one more? Just to clarify, this was not a planned purchase, but when said critter repeatedly runs away from home and keeps coming to your farm, obviously there must be a reason, so why fight it? At least that’s the reasoning that she gave to her husband. Hey, whatever works, am I right? Our members are accumulating a good number of miles towards the final year end counts by riding every weekend at the local, and some not so local, bridle trail systems. If you happen to encounter them on the trail, be sure to say hello. I’d be willing to bet that you would be invited to their campfire later that night. That’s just how friendly our members are. Don’t be shy. None of us are! The one ride that we hope will be on your calendar is

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New pony, Boomer! our annual Cowboy Larry’s ride. The dates are July 17-19. Everyone is welcome to join us. You are responsible for your own reservations, if you would like to join us that weekend. We are having a cash raffle again, see any Hocking member, or message our Facebook page if you are interested in purchasing tickets. Our club is very family friendly and meet at the Home Tavern in Logan the third Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Come in earlier for dinner and relaxed conversation prior to the meeting. Watch our Facebook page for more information about our club and upcoming events! ~Donna Shade HOLMES And here we are in July 2026! Hope everyone had a happy and safe Fourth of July! We have had some amazing weather July 2026

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Knox County OHC members at Camp Falling Rock. Cindy Lou with Cheryl’s grandson.

Work weekend in May for Holmes County. here; bright, sunny and not too hot. While its been great riding weather, we missed out on some with our hay making. As usual, it had its challenges with a touchy baler and a hydraulic leak in the tractor. But it is in the barn now. The Holmes County work weekend was held May 15-17. Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make it a success. Thank you to Vickie Zook for all the planning that went into the weekend and the recording of all the volunteer hours. Thank you to the Jacobsons who brought a very efficient wood splitter. They brought a second truck with the splitter and got some good riding in on their nice Appaloosas. Bob Picklesimer and crew; his son and the Stetsons took down the old trail bridge across the road. In spite of some Saturday rain, a great deal of firewood was split and stacked in the shed. Thank you to the park for moving some large sections of trees to be split over close to the shed. The restrooms were cleaned, drains cleaned, pavilion blown off, and some weed whacking done. Thank you to the Wayne County members who camped and worked with us. And thanks also to Amy O’Neil from Medina County who worked and rode. We had a great meal Saturday evening with a beef in taco seasoned haystack dinner. Dessert was Texas sheet cake, brownies, and ice cream. It was a very nice evening but a few, Bruce and I included, went to bed early. After dinner, Vicki arranged a speaker from Disaster Relief Services. The club had made a donation to the group earlier in the year. Levi Foss drove one July 2026

of the semis over and spoke to our group. The groups’ purpose is to provide hope, supplies, and compassion to those in agriculture affected by natural disasters, particularly wildfires. This is a small nonprofit team from Ohio. All workers are volunteer. Much of their work is providing ranchers and farmers with the hay they need to feed their livestock in the immediate and ongoing aftermath of a disaster. Many of the people that they help are small farmers and ranchers. Hay donations and fence repair are also on their list. They have a web page and a Facebook page. No funds are spent on advertising. They will have a booth at the 14th annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion on June 27-28. We thank them for coming to our campfire. We would like to send member Cheryl Schneider condolences after the loss of her good Haflinger mare Cindy Lou. We will miss seeing Cindy Lou at Mohican and hope to see Cheryl there. Take care of yourselves and your stock in the heat. Hope to have seen many of you at the July 4 Regional ride. Happy Trails! ~Bev Hanna KNOX Happy trails and greetings from Knox County! May was a very busy month for many of our members starting with a campout at Boy Scout Camp Falling Rock. Some just coming for the day to ride the beautiful trails, while others spent the night in a rustic cabin. A few of our younger members and friends had a ball riding and trying their luck with catching a fish in the camp’s large pond, staying up late with the grown-ups before jumping into their bunk beds. Of course, we had the usual great food and games on Saturday night. Many thanks to Nancy Gilliand for organizing what we hope will become an annual event.

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Brenda and Terry at Mt. Vernon parade. Next was a weekend campout at Malabar Farm. Despite some rain, it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The highlight of the weekend was a surprise party for Donnie Cline to celebrate his retirement from the postal service. Not sure how they got the trailer decorated (including a banner, some blow up dogs and a mailbox) without Donnie knowing, but he really was surprised. Congratulations Donnie! Over Memorial Day we had two members (Terry and Brenda) ride in the Mt. Vernon parade. They rode under the name of Terry’s farm but always are advocates for KCOHC. They looked so good, their picture was in the local newspaper. June looks like it’s going to be another very busy month with club campouts at Alum Creek and Zaleski State Park and a state ride at Caesar Creek. We are in the beginning stages of planning a fun event at Thayer Ridge Park later this summer. More information on this as it develops. We are still meeting at The Pizza Cottage in Mt. Vernon at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of every month. Come join us for meeting, a fun event or riding down Ohio’s beautiful trails! ~Cindy Cossin

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The Mothers’ Day Parade on May 9 at Geneva-On-the-Lake celebrated the opening of the summer season for the familyfriendly village. Tina R., riding her horse, Trinket, rode in the parade, leading Loki, one of her other horses. Tina then rode to the Geneva-On-TheLake Township Park, where she gave rides to children who sat on Loki’s bareback pad. Both parents and children were excited and happy to interact with Tina and her horses. Tina and two of her friends, my friend, Isabel, and myself, joined Geauga County’s Nora Stanton Memorial Ride at Holbrook Hollows in May. It was a sunny day and the trails were clear. We all had good rides. Michelle S. and Rosemary M. reviewed The Lake County’s OHC chapter history over the years as they both helped it begin. They went through papers from 1990 to the present. Many items were disregarded, but some were kept for further review. Potluck picnic rides have been planned for July at Peniteniary Glenn, for August at Girdled Road, and for September at Chapin Forest. Times for these will be announced later. Join us if you dare! ~Rayneen Tisovic

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County Lines LICKING Sweet summertime, I’m sure everyone is enjoying it! We’re counting down the days to the Fun Show, Saturday, July 25 at Infirmary Mound. OHC members $30 all day, nonmembers $35 all day. Hope to see you there! There will not be a chapter ride scheduled for July due to the Fun Show. There will, however, be the Central Region Ride at AEP Fallon Park on July 17-19. There is sure to be lots of fun, food, fellowship and of course riding. Our chapter did have the group camp at Mohican on Mother’s Day weekend, and it was well attended with lots of laughter, food and riding. Thanks to those attending and providing a great potluck dinner Saturday night and thanks to the chapter for providing pizza Friday night. The new parking lot and entry have been completed at Infirmary Mound and is for trucks hauling horse trailers only, no cars permitted. Please watch for new signage and entrance to the parking lot as you enter the park. Our new T-shirts are available for order, please see either Beth Webb or Charlene Santee. The OSU vet tour has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 11 and will be limited to 30 people. The tour will consist of the equine surgery center and the large and small animal clinic. If you are interested and are not one of the 30 people already signed up, please sign the wait list in the event someone cancels. We will meet for lunch at Bravo Lennox Center at 11 a.m. and will carpool to the tour afterwards. The tour will last 1 to 1 ½ hours. Our member highlights this month is Bill and Lisa Jackson. Bill and Lisa have been married 39 years this year and both started riding horses as kids. They started riding again when their kids left home in 2017 and bought new horses. They

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Mohican group camp. have been OHC members for five years and started attending meetings and riding with the members two years ago. Bill had heart surgery this past winter but was able to start riding again in April. It’s a joy to see them back out on the trails again. Happy trails to all! ~Crystal Kirk

Crumpler family at Van Buren. Happy Birthday Jim and Traveler, 100 years old together!

Lara, Bill, Jackie and Barb, Wetmore.

LOGAN Logan County OHC would like to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Our members have been staying busy and enjoying the gorgeous summer weather. Our June activities began with trail maintenance followed by a camping and riding weekend at Buck Creek State Park with our friends from Clark County OHC and we wrapped up the month with a camping and riding weekend at Van Buren State Park. The great thing about being an OHC member is that there is never a shortage of people to ride with. Our members regularly ride trails all over Ohio and compete in a variety of equestrian disciplines. We welcome all riders. Thinking about joining us? Come to one of our meetings (in East Liberty on the third Sunday of each month) if you’d like to meet some members and find out about upcoming rides. We are looking forward to attending the Central Region ride at Fallon Park on July 17-19 and the State Ride at Barkcamp State Park on July 31-August 2. We hope to see you there! LORAIN Hello Corral readers. It’s exciting to think that our country is 250 years old! Of course back then, our only forms of land transportation included walking, horseback riding, horse-drawn carriages and wagons. As much as I love to ride my steed, I have to say, I do appreciate my heated car seats in the winter and traveling by airplane to far-away places, sorry Banjo. This month we’d like to thank Equine Massage Therapy by

Deb, LLC for being our Lorain County OHC calendar sponsor. Our first official campout was held at Van Buren back in May. The terrain is flat so it’s fun to move out or you can take it easy if your horse is not quite ready for the challenge of hills. In June, we had a wonderful ride at Wetmore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on a picture perfect day. This trail has beautiful ravines, some steep hills and stretches of flat areas along the way. There are also creek crossings and a few short bridges to cross. Barb M. was our contact for this ride and she explained that at times the parking lot at the Wetmore Road trailhead can fill up quickly. Barb shared that if that is the case, a second parking lot on Quick Road provides access to the Wetmore trail and horse rigs are allowed to use this lot as well. Thanks Barb for this great bit of advice! Our July calendar is jam packed with fun riding opportunities. The Northeast Regional Ride at Mohican is always a blast. Our Wayne County OHC neighbors offer a great time and their hospitality is very welcoming. These fine folks always provide us with tasty meals followed by great stories around the campfire. Mohican riding has a lot to offer including mature trees to offer plenty of shade along the way, hills, ravines, creek crossing. In addition, year after year, many of us have enjoyed the ride to the lodge as it provides a great view of the Pleasant Hill Reservoir. It’s cool to see the jet skis and power boats zoom by as we sit and enjoy our lunch; however, on really hot days I’ve been tempted to see if they’d make a two hour trade, i.e. a boat for a horse.

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A day ride to Malabar Farm in Lucas, Ohio, is on the schedule for Lorain this month on July 11. It’s another wonderful place to catch a glimpse of Pleasant Hills Reservoir in the distance once you reach the top of Mount Jeez. In addition, we enjoy traversing through wooded areas, old orchards, meadows and past the cattle. A word to the wise though, the fence is hot! A few years back, my horse became startled by a horse acting up and almost backed up into the fence; to this day my hair gets curly just thinking about it. If you get a chance, take a peek inside the visitor center while at Malabar Farm as it offers educational exhibits about the Bromfield’s environmentally friendly farming practices, restrooms and a gift shop where they sell ice cream and other tasty treats. Tie lines and picnic tables are near the visitor center. July 17-19 we are heading south to Ben’s Happy Trails Riding Stable and Campground located in Otway, Ohio. Many of us have never been there and are looking forward to what they have to offer. Thank you Jackie M. for being the contact person for this ride. Monday, July 20 we plan to have our membership meeting at Carlisle Equestrian Center. We will meet at 7 p.m. for our meeting with a potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the open pavilion. Please join us if you are able. We won’t bite unless you take the last of Cheryl’s homemade elderberry dessert. On July 25 we plan to ride at Edison Woods Metropark located in Berlin Heights for a ride. It’s flat terrain and has plenty of space to ride through meadows and woods. July 31 through August 2 we will be camping at West Branch State Park in Portage County, Ohio. They offer 20 miles of beautiful, multi-loop bridle trails that wind through wooded ravines and July 2026

County Lines open meadows. We like camping here in the summer as the lake is so refreshing to swim in after a ride on the trails. Thanks Holly T. for being our contact person for this ride. We will be at Alum Creek State Park August 7-9. It is located in Delaware County, Ohio. The 43 miles of trails range from easy to challenging. Our club likes the variety of the trails here at Alum Creek State Park. We hope to see you out on the trails and at our monthly meetings. We are a good-sized club and we are horse riders who are ready and willing to help you in any way we can with your horse endeavors! ~Kathy Duncan MADISON Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone found a way to honor our nation’s independence, and took the time to read The Declaration of Independence. What remarkable men our founder were. Let freedom ring! Madison County horsemen have logged many more saddle hours this spring than last year, thanks to the cooperative weather (except that one week). We are actively working on our Deer Creek State Park trails, and many are enjoying discovering new-to-them places to ride. Five of our members traveled to Big South Fork, Onida, Tenn., in May to celebrate member Izzy Walker’s graduation from OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Izzy is joining a vet practice near Dayton and will be moving soon —and we will miss her! We wish her all the best with her career and endurance riding, going long and fast. June brought more adventure for several OHC members at Sharon’s Horse Heaven in Marienville, Pa., enjoying beautiful trails and a lovely cabin, a camping spot, and stalls/ turnout for our horses. They headed on to a Carl Bledsoe clinic in Gowanda, N.Y., for two days. We also joined Clark County OHC at Buck Creek State Park in early June for their semi-annual campout featuring a decorate your trailer/horse contest as well as a potluck with Hobo Stew. We have been riding as much as possible, with some heading to private property trails and others to State Parks. Our Gymkhana has had two events, with at least seven members participating in the June 2026

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competitions and many more working to make the whole thing possible. We will see who earned the high points in October! We welcome all to Madison County Gymkhana at the Madison County Fairgrounds in London, Ohio. We have participants of all ages and abilities for a fun event that is as challenging as you make it. Some walk their horses, some trot, others go allout. Everyone is cheered on for completing each section. This is our fundraiser to support our trail maintenance at Deer Creek State Park. We hope to see you! The May meeting program was a Tick Talk, in which Lisa Reynolds presented a summary of an excellent video from OSU Extension Franklin County’s Tim McDermott. The main takeaway from the presentation is that ticks are here and active year-round and they carry diseases, including Lyme Disease and Alpha-Gar syndrome (meat allergy). The tick population has increased 48-fold in the last four years. If you want the presentation and slide deck, contact me and I will email it to you. It is excellent and important information. Deer Creek State Park is waiting for you to enjoy! The horse camp is ready to welcome you, but remember to reserve a site. The campsites are huge, with water available for horses and a new latrine. The day parking is still at the park office (right when you enter the park) with a port-a-pot, tie line, and water at the office. We will get our day area back as soon as it is cleared of the debris from another project. Stay tuned! We are working on completing the new trail marking system that is numbered posts with additional arrows indicating the next (or prior) number to keep everyone aware of where they are on the trails and loops. We are waiting for the signs to be printed. Keep enjoying your ponies, and celebrate our wonderful nation! ~Lisa Reynolds

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We owe a lot to long time members who are now facing some tough times. We are horsemen helping horsemen after all and longtime member and dedicated parade queen Joyce Tretow could use all the help she can get right now. Joyce is currently residing at a rehabilitation facility as a result of a stroke. In addition to all the prayers she can get, she could also use some help at her place caring for her horses (who could not come to the rehabilitation place with her). If you have some spare time and would like to do something good for this amazing woman, get in touch with Lauri Haibach at 440/6681456. Thanks from all of us at Medina OHC! Ken Bless His Heart Sims has taken up the leadership of mowing crew in Robinson Field. The results are incredible! A great crew of 10 made the field and surrounding trails in tip top shape for this year and our anniversary ride. A big shout out to Louise Harting, Karyl Getson, Bonnie Bennington, Kathy Tompkins, and Ken Sims! Raydeen and Sam repaired and removed old cable to the broken highlines, which suffered from downed trees during last year’s storms. We want to thank these hard-working members who came out to work on brushclearing, mowing and to Mike Andrea and his work crew who put in some good hours cutting up downed wood on the trails. Got a hankerin’ to get your hands on a weed wacker, mower or saw? Contact Ken Sims (330/284-1334), Raydeen Ryden (raysden2@gmail.com, 334/6637361) or Greg Monsanty (330/3525737, blackhorsebridge@aol. com). They will put you in contact with grass, weeds or wood. Happy 250th Independence Day down in the valley! ~Rosemary

Meigs OHC put on a pony ride at the Pomeroy Business Appreciation Day in May and had a wonderful turnout. We would like to thank everyone that came and participated to make the day a great event. We had a great turnout for the Make-A-Wish ride in June. I will get you totals next month when all the calculations are in. Thanks to all who came to the ride and helped put it on! The Meigs OHC will be selling raffle tickets to win a 16” Textan Show Saddle and stand; two sets of chaps, a pair of boots and a blanket, donated in memory of Kim Follrod who passed away in March of this year. Tickets are $10 for the saddle/stand and $5 for the boots/chaps/blanket. See any Meigs member to buy tickets or email meigs@ohconline.com and someone will contact you. The July fun show is scheduled for July 12. Sign-ups start at 4 p.m. with the show starting at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate but for insurance purposes you must be a member of OHC. To qualify for year-end awards, you must be a Meigs OHC member or secondary member. You can join at the show! There will also be a short trail ride before the fun show for anyone interested. Ride-out is at 2 p.m. We would love to see you! When out riding the trails in Ohio keep an eye out for a little Jesus! You never know when you’re going to find him! We have some riders placing little Jesus figures out on the Ohio

Saddle for raffle in memory of Kim Follrod.

Robinson Field ready for summer.

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Fun show fun! trails. They hope that you find one in your time of need! The Meigs chapter meets each month on the third Tuesday (July 21) with the exception of December. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. at Fox’s Pizza Den in Pomeroy, Ohio. Visitors are welcome, please join us to learn more about the OHC and see how you can become a member. PERRY While the Perry members have been getting out on the trail, we also have been working on trail projects in our area. Our president, Carla Marshall, contacted leadership at Wayne National and received an email from Kevin Green to discuss Perry OHC offer to help with the trails at Stone Church. Kevin indicates that he has ideas for the trails, such as naming the trails with color names and hanging new trail markers. Carla will be coordinating the project with Kevin’s staff. In Burr Oak news, the state did stone the Yellow trail going down the hill at the trail head. The club will provide posts and concrete for tie lines so we can open the adjacent parking/camping area across the road from the current camp. Don Wagner is working to get electric service to the shelter house and notes that overnight camping is now permitted at the horse camp which was closed earlier in the year due to issues with the newly built restrooms. We have scheduled a group ride for July 10-12 at Shawnee State Forest near Portsmouth. At over 60,000 acres, it is the largest state forest in Ohio and entirely surrounds the 1,000-acre Shawnee State Park, which is situated in West. The tentative date for our annual Salt Fork ride, hosted generously by the Stengles, is August 28-29. Mark your calendars as this is always a popular and fun event. As a reminder the annual ride at Cowboy Larry’s hosted by the Hocking chapter is set for July 60

Tennessee river crossing. 17-19, with a potluck and auction on the 18th. Several of the ladies in the group are members of The Extreme Cowgirls which is an all-female group who convene annually for a group ride. This year’s trip was at the Big South Fork in Tennessee. We sure had a great time despite a few bumps like flat tires. I’ve included a picture of a rather dicey river crossing. What beautiful country and the camp accommodations at Honey Creek were superb. The owner was so helpful with backing up trailers, leveling them and then changing some tires! Donna Shade, our new treasurer, competed in a recent mounted shooting event and did quite well. She tells us she will be at the Ohio State Fair on August 1-2 for another mounted shooting event. Donna also procured the cutest little miniature stallion recently whom she will have standing at stud. Door prize winner for May was Randy Rodgers while the 50/50 was won by Laura Owings. The 50/50 proceeds are being collected to donate to a needy family at the holiday season. Shout out to Bonnie Reid for wheeling herself to the last meeting, literally. Bonnie, who suffered a bad horse related accident in January, was temporarily in a wheelchair while her leg heals. She will not be able to ride until 2027. We appreciate her determination to remain active in the club, and everyone was happy to see her out and about. Until we meet again, happy trails! ~Marianne PREBLE Summer has finally arrived, and with warmer temperatures comes some of the best riding weather of the year! Our trails are calling, we hope everyone is taking advantage of the beautiful days to get out and enjoy time in the saddle. As you hit the trails, please remember the importance

of trail etiquette. Be courteous to fellow riders, hikers, and trail users. Pack out any trash and help us preserve our trails for future generations to enjoy. We encourage riders to download and use the What3Words app. If you encounter a downed tree, trail obstruction, or emergency situation, the app can help provide an exact location so issues can be reported and addressed quickly. We have several exciting events coming up and would love to see everyone join us! July 4th Celebration and Fun Show. Kick off your 250th Independence Day weekend with Preble County OHC! We will be hosting our annual fun show followed by an ice cream social. Best of all, the ice cream and all your favorite toppings are completely free of charge. This is also a great opportunity to meet and support the Ohio Horseman’s Council and our valued business associates, who will be joining us during the event. We encourage everyone to stop by, learn about their services, and thank them for supporting our horse community. Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Don’t forget to reserve your campsites now for our biggest event of the year—Labor Day weekend, Friday, September 4. We’ll start the weekend with a S’mores bar and hot dog bar featuring all the fixings. It’s a perfect way to relax, reconnect with friends, and welcome fellow campers. Saturday, September 5, our popular fun show returns! While you’re out enjoying the trails, keep your eyes open for a special red, white, and blue star hidden somewhere along the route. Find it and bring it back to camp for a chance to win a $25 prize! That evening, we’ll gather for a delicious soup bean dinner complete with all the fixings and dessert. Following dinner, enjoy live music from our featured band and browse items in our Silent Auction. Sunday, September 6, before heading home, join us for Cowboy Church at the fire ring as we wrap up a wonderful weekend of fellowship and riding. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones throughout the season. Be sure to follow us on Facebook at Ohio Horseman’s Council— Preble County Chapter for the latest updates, event details, volunteer opportunities, and chapter news. Happy trails, safe riding, and we’ll see you on the trail! ~Nichole Johnson

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STARK Over Memorial Day weekend our chapter held our first organized ride at Fallon Park. It turned out to be a rainy weekend, but Stacy McGill and Gail Zook (from Harrison County OHC) braved the elements and had a wonderful time. Stacy told us she was totally amazed and was astonished at how wonderful the campground and trails were! She said it had been years since she was there last, and she is not sure why she had not returned until now. But she said for sure, she will be back! Thank you, Coshocton OHC! Our next ride was at Mohican State Forest the first weekend in June. This was a joint ride we hold with Buckeye Trail Riders every year. There were 15 trailers signed up and on Saturday evening everyone helped Ron Smith celebrate his birthday! A few rode in the Mount Eaton Parade over Memorial Day and were dressed for the occasion. They are getting their horses ready for the Hall of Fame Parade on August 8. Let us know if you would like to join us. Over the winter the trails at Camp Tuscazoar received much damage due to all the storms but our members and friends have been busy working to get them cleared and ready for you to ride. Two of our members are using the volunteering time allowed by their employers to use a day from work to work on the trails. Thank you, Linda and Janice! Enjoy the trails and your equine! ~Jo Ellen

Mount Eaton parade. WARREN Our chapter meeting for May was held at Therapeutic Riding Institute, Inc. (TRI), in Spring Valley. Founded in 1973, July 2026

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Lunch at Stonehouse Tavern. TRI is a premier accredited therapeutic riding center by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International. Stephanie Slepicka, TRI’s Director of Volunteer Operations, gave a presentation on TRI’s programs and a tour of its 23-acre campus, including office space, stables, indoor arena and amazing tack room. Certified instructors provide therapeutic and adaptive riding lessons, as well as equine assisted learning opportunities. TRI students range from children to armed services veterans. Students live with a variety of cognitive, physical and behavioral challenges. Lesson horses are donated or leased to TRI. During our visit, horses were turned out and on their well-deserved weeklong break between sessions. For more information about donating money, a horse, or volunteering, please call 937/317-4001 or visit triohio.org. It’s parade season! The Otterbein Homes Independence Day parade is Thursday, July 2. This is a good starter parade since the streets are wide and the elderly folks living at Otterbein Homes are well behaved. The Waynesville Fourth of July parade is Saturday, July 4. Check out the Warren County OHC Facebook page for parade staging details. The past month was so rainy, the trails were too wet for riding. Since we couldn’t trail ride, seven of us met for lunch to talk about horses at Stonehouse Tavern in Waynesville. Follow the Warren County OHC Facebook page to find out about planned and spontaneous trail rides and lunches. July 2026

Hello horsey friends! We are in the middle of the summer riding season and we are staying busy in Washington County as we continue to work on Kinderhook trails. The latest update was the trails were being cleared with a skid steer with a 17-foot width, as needed. These trails are getting old, some as much as 40 plus years. The forest likes to creep in when it can. The briers keep encroaching and this will be of a great benefit to riders to have more room on the trails. We encourage our members to ride with nippers in hand, but the briers keep on coming! We are also in the process of adding a porta john at the picnic area, which will be a source of comfort for many. Other trail work continues as time allows. We held our 2025 awards dinner meeting May 5 with lots of fun awards as well as the serious trail milage from State to chapter winners. We congratulate the Washington county members who once again were in the top five and ten State trail mile riders, and top five in Washington county, Lois Wallace with 2,191 miles, Allan Wallace with 2,142 miles, Sharon Headley with 1,328 miles, Bobbie Jo Tucker with 1,216 miles, and Linda Donat with 1,208 miles in the adult’s division. In the youth division Lytashia Thompson with 294 miles and Zayden Sandy with 209 miles. Zayden Sandy also got an award for 100 saddle hours. Both Zayden and his younger brother Drexel Sandy received certificates and gifts from the Jr. Ambassador 2025 program they participated in. Congratulations to all the adults and the youth in our chapter for helping Washington County stay the top trail mile leader in the state. Let’s all keep riding and reach the million-mile goal we want by next year! We would like to invite you to our Corn Ride on August 8 at Kinderhook. It is a good ride with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. The highlight is the corn on the cob cooked in the iron kettle over the open fire. There will also be an auction to follow. Everyone is welcome. This is the last Corral you will get before the date, so please mark your calendar!

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Cindy Gray at Icelandic drill clinic. Lois Wallace A big thank you to the Marietta Walmart and Morgan County OHC for helping make the Children’s Miracle Network trail ride a success. Thank you to all who came and contributed to this great cause! Finally, the price of fuel/gas and time constraints make it hard to get out on the trails, but let’s make plans to meet there and enjoy the ride! ~Rita V. Schultheis WAYNE The days are warm and the nights are cool, making for great camping and riding weather. Members of the Wayne County Chapter are taking full advantage of the opportunity to ride, camp, visit and catch up with old friends from other chapters and just generally enjoy our horses. The Tuesday rides have been a big success so far. We average eight to 11 riders for both the noon and 5:30 rides. We were all happy to see Jennie Bower has a wonderful lease horse for the summer and boy is he ever a good one. There was also an impromptu Mother’s Day ride at Mohican with Cindy Gray. It

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was good to see her horse Zane on the trail again. We have had some interesting wildlife watching at Mohican this past month as well. A large black snake took up residence on a log right at the beginning of the red trail out of camp. He seemed to be quite comfortable. Unless he starts talking like the troll under the bridge in the story of Billy Goat Gruff (you have to be old enough to get it) I for one am happy to just ride right past him sunning himself. Tammy Burkhart rode her horse Alibi in the Wooster Memorial Day Parade. Charlene Schnar and her granddaughter, Denver rode in the Danville Parade. Way to represent Wayne County OHC ladies! Tammy Burkhart also hosted a club camp out at Salt Fork on the weekend of May 28-31. Eight members attended and met up with some longtime friends from Summit County who were also camping. Thanks to the group of riders who took care of a large tree on the White Trail. Greg Monsanty and Sheila Haury had their trusty handsaws on their saddles and took turns sawing for over an hour to get the trail back to camp open. Jen Petersen hosted friends from Pennsylvania for a camp out at her home in 61

County Lines Medina County. They rode at CVNP, Camp Tuscazoar, Brecksville and Mohican. Her guests really enjoyed our parks as they do not have many horse trails or camps in the area where they live. They and Jen sent a thank you to all who work so hard to keep the trails passable and in good shape. Jody Jackson hosted a TPR and Classic Equine Exam Clinic on May 30. Dr. Geiger, a local horse veterinarian, spent a few hours teaching the participants how to take their horse’s vital signs and what to assess before calling the vet. Her young horse Ace was very patient as the participants checked his vital signs. Everyone who attended felt it was a valuable clinic. Cindy Gray attended an Icelandic Drill Team Clinic that same weekend. Steve Wickersham planted corn with his mule team. It is wonderful to see such a wide variety of horses and horse activities going on in our club. Coming up is a campout at Fallon Park, hosted by Jody Jackson and Rachel Gardner. It is going to be a hot one! Several of us attended a Sensory Obstacle Clinic on June 20 in Fredericktown. I participated last year with my young gelding in hand. I was happy to participate in the saddle as I was pretty tired after three hours of walking that horse over under and through sensory obstacles. It is taught by retired mounted police officers and is not like any trail obstacle clinic I have ever attended. Finally, the planning and work is on for the Regional Ride

which will be held at Mohican on July 3-5. The reservations are full with 32 rigs signed up. If you want to go, please contact Marline Smalley to be placed on a waiting list. Sometimes people have to cancel at the last minute, and you might be able to get a camp site. If you can’t camp, you are welcome to attend the dinner Saturday, July 4 catered by On the Rise Bar-B-Q for a modest price of $10. Contact Marline if you would like to come enjoy a great meal with great live entertainment afterwards by Bill Bauer, as well as our silent auction and door prizes. We look forward to seeing everyone on the trails and in camp this summer. ~Susan Baker WOOD Happy July everyone. Wood County OHC members have been busily accumulating trail miles and camping trips. While gasoline and diesel prices have changed some of our planned destinations, we still enjoyed wonderful outings. Our scheduled late May trip to Pontiac Lake, Mich., was relocated to our home park of Van Buren State Park to save on fuel expenses. In early June however, several members did choose to go ahead and make the trek across the state to lovely Beaver Creek State Park. If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit there yet, we highly recommend it. Especially if you’re a fan of water crossings!

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Brenda Mowery and Mindy. There are many opportunities for great photos as well. Many thanks to our Columbiana County OHC members for all their hard work on the trails and campground. It’s rustic but very nice. Members who decided that Beaver Creek was a ‘bit much’ for themselves and/or their horses stayed closer to home and rode at Van Buren or other locations and still had a delightful time. Mid-June brought a trip to Tar Hollow State Forest for some and Waterloo, Mich., for others. Again, fuel prices have caused many to reconsider destinations. I’m sure that all of you agree that we hope things settle down and prices can return to something a bit more affordable! With July’s previous history of overly warm temperatures, Wood County OHC does not have any planned camping trips; however, members are always on the move! Feel free to check our Facebook page (Wood County OHC) for spontaneous riding locations and updated camping information. If it stays cooler, new trips may be posted. Also, with numerous larger horse gatherings planned at Van Buren State Park in the fall, we will be needing workers to be available for trail maintenance. The heavy spring rains did cause a few issues that should be addressed before we have permanent damage. Please ‘step up’ and assist if at all possible. We all enjoy the results and it’s a better world when everyone contributes what they can. While we certainly realize not everyone can rake and shovel, there are generally tasks available that are suitable for various levels of physical ability. If in doubt,

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Matt taking care of a pesky branch. check with our resident task master, aka president Jon Myers, or verification of what might be expected. At June’s monthly meeting, members were asked to bring ideas for the upcoming annual Hobo Stew, including design thoughts for the shirts and sweatshirts. Voting should take place at this month’s meeting so production can be completed in time for the event in October. Hopefully, everyone interested in attending has their reservations for the weekend of October 9-11. Amy and Shirley always oversee a wonderful event, we hope to see all Wood County OHC members at some point during the weekend, as well as anyone else who would like to come and join us for a great time of fun, food and horses. Speaking of fun times at Van Buren State Park, a big shout-out and thank you to Elaine Bennett for her hard work in creating and placing four fun ‘creatures’ who can be seen while out riding the trails. Thanks to Judy Stephens for assisting in transporting them to their destinations—some of which are quite remote. Without giving away their hiding places, you should be looking for a wolf, a bear, a ‘daddy’ Sasquatch, and a ‘junior’ Sasquatch. All can be spotted from horseback while you’re out and about. Enjoy the hunt! Looking ahead to August, Wood County OHC members are planning trips to Hueston Woods or possibly Pontiac Lake (again, depending on fuel prices!), and Salamonie State Park in Indiana. Our monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Mi Equilas in Fostoria. We would love to meet you, and welcome anyone who would like to join us. Again, check the Facebook posts for up-to-date information. Until next month, keep the fly swatters handy and enjoy the summer with your besties— human and otherwise! ~Juliann Flage July 2026