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Horses are remarkably honest about this distinction. In many ways, they are extraordinary lie detectors when it comes to calmness. A horse can tolerate pressure for a time. They may stand quietly, follow directions, and even appear compliant.
WHEN CALM ISN’T WHAT IT SEEMS
By Kim Cardeccia | ConfidenceThroughConnection.com
Yet if the nervous system underneath never truly settles, the calm eventually collapses. The horse may spook, resist, shut down, or become reactive in ways that seem to arise
rather than missing the opportunity once the pre-entries closed.
The WDAA, Western Dressage Association of America, does not limit the number of tests to 3 per day. They leave it up to the show management if they wish to do so. Often, riders enter 3-4 tests per day not necessarily considering the fatigue of the horse or themselves as riders. While Introductory Levels and Basic Levels are not as strenuous as Level 1 and higher, we should always be aware of the horse’s well-being.
Palm Partnership Academy™ Building a Partnership with your Horse Thoughts on Trends in Today’s Western Dressage Arena Let’s Get Ready to Show & Grow! By Lynn Palm | lynnpalm.com
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stalls and pasture board on over 20 acres Miles of trail riding on the farm Good location for trailering to nearby parks. Quality hay, outdoor arena, round pen, dry lot, heated tack room and restroom Call Sandra Tuthill.
TUTHILLFARMS-248.207.6201
SouthLyon,MI(Livingston)
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Boarding, Training Available
Small dressage farm featuring: indoor & outdoor arenas dragged regularly; board includes 12x14 stalls, daily cleaning, turn out, two grain feedings, grass/hay continuously; individual lockers; heated bathroom; owners on site Horsescape Farm, LLC Williamston, MI text/call 517-655-2584
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EQUESTRIAN HEALTH/WELLNESS
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R&REquineServices
Joely Higgins - Independent Saddle Fitter, Bliss of London / Loxley Rep, Integrative Bodyworker Providing a holistic approach to your horses health and performance
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FARRIER SERVICE EQUINE SERVICES
Over30yearsof experienceintrimming,shoeingandcorrective shoeing.Askaboutteethfloatingtoo!Serving OaklandCountyandsurroundingcounties
JOHN PETERSON FARRIER – 248 303 6498 Milford, MI (Oakland) (S-09/26) HoofCareMatters!
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BillTressler–517.927.8089
Webberville,MI(Ingham)
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GOOD AS NEW BLANKETS – Horse blanket washandrepairservice.10yearsexperience. GOOD AS NEW BLANKETS –517 404 6336 HORSE BLANKET WASH
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HORSES FOR SALE
YR Andalusians
Specialized in quality Pura Raza Espanola, Pure Spanish Andalusians bred for disposition and movement. Sales Horses and Stallions at Stud!
Near East Lansing, MI
YRAndalusians.com
Gabriele (517) 285-2834
HORSE TRAILERS
SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
We specialize in horse trailers: full living quarters with slideout, to smaller two horse bumper pulls. Cimarron, Lakota, Sundowner and Trails West. Great selection and even better prices! SPARTA CHEVROLET & TRAILER SALES
INSURANCE
CHARTIER AGENCY
Specializing in tailored equine, liability, and farm and ranch insurance, we are here to protect your livelihood and cover your unique agribusiness needs. Contact local agent Shelby Agnew
Shelby Agnew (248) 765-4374 shelby@chartieragency.com www.chartieragency.com (S-07/26)
PET & FARM SITTING
K & J HORSE AND FARM SITTING: Need to get away, call K & J – 248 667 2185! Also HORSE ART, Books and Journals (links below): www.zazzle.com/store/thistlebrook/products https://www amazon com/stores/kimberlykingstad/author/B0BZSMTH7P?
K & J HORSE AND FARM SITTING KimKingstad–248 667 2185callortext Milford,MI(Oakland)
SADDLE/LEATHER REPAIR
SADDLE, LEATHER & TACK REPAIR: Used saddles and tack bought and sold Certified with 40 plus years of experience BIG BUCK SADDLERY
RogerBurkowski–830 285 2080 Flint,MI(Genesee)
SADDLE REPAIR & LEATHER WORK: New and used saddles and tack bought and sold. Complete Leather Repair available Many years of experience M-F 9am-6pm, Sat. 9:30-5pm.
JIM'S QUALITY SADDLE CO.
JimMoule–248 887 4829
Milford,MI(Oakland)
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Sandalwood CPA, PLLC
Mid Michigan's QuickBooks expert here to assist you with your business accounting needs Sandalwood CPA specializes in equine and agricultural business taxation
Sara Kolenda, CPA 269-275-4769
TRAINING & LESSONS
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Ann-MarieLavallee–810 796 3510
Dryden,MI(Lapeer)Email: thetravelingtrainer3@gmail com (S-10/25)
Tonya Grant Dressage Grand Prix Rider
30+ years of experience
USDF Gold Medalist
I love teaching kids and older adults from beginner to advanced. Specializing in classical training emphasizing the basics using exercises to train the horse's mind and body.
Tonya Grant 248-219-0410
Evekko10@gmail com Fenton, Michigan and surrounding areas
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TUESDAY, JULY 28TH- KID’S DAY Ages 2-14 are only $12 until 6pm
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH 3PM-10PM
TUSCOLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
You stop being afraid of the reaction itself. There’s also a difference between instinct and panic. Instinct is calm and clear. It says, “This trail is too slick today,” or “My horse feels off.” Panic is loud and vague. It says, “Everything is dangerous.” “You can't do this.” Experience teaches the difference when we’re paying attention.
I Don’t Ride Without Nerves: Fear, Focus, and the Trail Between
After my fall, I didn’t try to overpower fear. I rebuilt confidence the same way I teach riders to build skill: preparation and repetition. Baby steps to being stronger than before.
By Robert Eversole trailmeister.com
My first rides back were short and deliberate. Sometimes, they were nothing more than sitting quietly in the saddle and letting my nervous system settle. Confidence isn’t bravado. It’s familiarity. The brain calms when it recognizes something as known instead of unknown.
Preparation became my antidote to uncertainty. I checked tack carefully. Carried what I might need. Let someone know my route. Practiced obstacles at home before meeting them miles from the truck. Each uneventful ride told my brain, 'You’ve handled this before and you can do it again.
EVENTS
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OHIO AUCTIONS
ATHENS LIVESTOCK SALES: Sale every Saturday at 12:30pm. Consignment welcome. Athens Livestock Sales, 3738 Enlow Road, Albany, OH. Call 740.592.2322. Email: jdbrowning01@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
Aug. 22: Ride & Drive-A-Thon: Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Assoc.
8:30am-3:30pm- Sleepy Hollow State Park 7835 E Price Rd Laingsburg, MI 48848
Registration fee is $25 per rider Questions: Dorothy @ 517-763-3729
MICHIGAN AUCTIONS
HORSE & TACK AUCTION: 2nd Saturday of each month. 5:00pm start. Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, 3675 Tupper Lake Rd., Lake Odessa, MI. Call Roger Leech 231.730.0353. Facebook or lakeodessalivestock.com
HORSE/TACK AUCTION: First Saturday of each month (except July) Tack 2pm, Horses after 6pm. Consignments welcome. Northern Michigan Livestock, 1848 N. Townline Rd. Gaylord, MI. Office 231.439.5679. Find us on Facebook. northernmichiganlivestock.com
MONDAYS: HAY & STRAW: 3:30pm, Livestock 5pm (cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, etc.) Ravenna Auction, LLC. 3265 S. Slocum Road, Ravenna, MI. Call 231.853-.5738. Facebook or visit us at ravennaauction.com
TACK AUCTION: 3rd Saturday of each month, 5pm start. Longhorn Auction Service, 3265 S. Slocum Rd., Ravenna, MI. Call 231.730-0353. Facebook: Longhom Auction Service
TACK AUCTION: Select Tuesday Evenings ALL ONLINE! Facebook: Tri-Pine Tack & Western Boutique. (517) 937-9439 tripinetack04@gmail.com Items bought can be shipped or you can pick up in Hastings, Michigan
YODER BROS. AUCTION SERVICE: Spring and Fall Horse and Carriage Auctions in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Auctioneers: LeRoy Yoder or Willis Yoder, 989-386-9082, Clair, MI.
MT. HOPE AUCTION: Horse, rack, livestock auctions monthly. Mt. Hope Auction, 8076 SR 241 Millersburg, OH. Call us at 330.674.6188, email: info@mthopeauction.com. Find us on Facebook or mthopeauction.com
LARUE HORSE SALE, LLC: Hay, straw, tack, and horse auction on the first Saturday of every month. 1059 Richwood-Larue Rd., Larue, OH. Call 419.889.9150, email laruehorsesales@hotmail.com. laruehorsesales.com
INDIANA AUCTIONS
April 25: Open Barn Lonestar Equine Tack Swap 8am-2pm. Presentation of Horses @ 12pm. Open Arena for any Mount Up Sale Consignments. 5246 W 400N Warsaw IN Joesph Yoder: 574-858-0437
May 1-2: Mount Up Sale
5246 W 400 N Warsaw, IN @ Lonestar Equine. Quality Broke Riding & Carriage Horses, plus Ponies! www.primechoiceauctions.com mountupsale@gmail.com
HAMILTON COUNTY HORSE SALES: 1st & 3rd Saturday each month. New and used tack, hay, strawy, trailers, & horses. Consignors welcome. 22217 St. Road 37 N., Noblesville, IN. Call 317.946.4450 or 317.773.5590 or find us on Facebook.
IILLIANA LIVESTOCK, LLC: Tack, ponies, donkeys, and horse sales held at the Vermillion County Fairgrounds, 325 W. Maple St. Cayuga, IN. Call Clay Norris 574.780.8378 or Cobie Norris 217.260.5696. Facebook “Illiana Livestock LLC“
April 4, April 25: Foster Equine Fun Shows- Payback Classes! Registration Starts at 8:00am 26326 Smith Rd, Coolville, OH 45723
April 9-12, 2026- Equine Affaire Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH Enjoy hundreds of clinics, an expansive trade show, fun competitions and interactive exhibits. www.equineaffaire.com
SHIPSHEANA TRADING PLACE: Horse Auction Fridays. 10:30am tack, 12:30pm horses. 345 S. Van Buren Shipshewana, IN. 260.768.4129, email: info@shipshewanatradingplace.com, or visit shipshewanatradingplace.com.
TOPEKA LIVESTOCK AUCTION: Hay and livestock auction every Tuesday. 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN. Call 260.593.2522 or email us at info@topekalivestock.com. Find us on Facebook or topekalivestock.com.
Implicitly "Mick" is a handsome and friendly 2015 KY-bred bay gelding who will
make a great prospect for an intermediate to advanced rider looking for a low impact flat work/pleasure/trail partner
CANTER Michigan - Implicitly 2015 Bay Gelding Available for Adoption
Potential adopters must complete an adoption application and be approved by CANTER Michigan prior to viewing and/or adopting a horse Please visit our website to review our adoption process and complete an application https://canterusa.org/michigan/#resources
