May 15, 2006
Volume 2, Number 10

Howdy!

I am running late getting this message written for this newsletter. I just woke up this Sunday afternoon from what seems like a “coma” after eating a wonderful fried chicken, potatoes & gravy, creamed corn, & all that wonderful stuff that my lovely wife, Connie, fixed for Mother’s Day. I know what you are thinking, “Why didn’t that Ernie take his wife out for Mother’s Day?” I really would have, but she wanted to do this for her mother and we all got to enjoy the wonders of her homemade fried chicken dinner. The way it hit me after eating it, I would almost accuse her of “drugging” the gravy.

We had three wonderful clinics last week with Scott Dailey from Arkansas City, Kansas. Scott did a super job of showing his techniques in starting the young horse. My hat goes off to Doug Putnum and Todd Wright who did clinics at these events also. They all did a super job.

This coming 10 days will be “crunch time” in getting my 2006 Summer Issue of the Checkerboard Corral done.  If any of you are interested in placing an ad in this issue, contact Connie at 785/242-8555 or myself at 785/418-6047. This is an excellent way to advertise to the horse community. We are now mailing this publication to over 21,000 horse owners in the area.

We are so fortunate to be able to “partner up” with www.barrelhorseworld.com and www.horsetrailerworld.com . Dave and Gail Mattern who own these sites are great folks and plan to get more involved in our events. Also, they are just getting up and started www.workinghorseworld.com . This is going to be another huge site covering everything from reining, cutting, working cow horses, ranch horses, etc., etc. We always talk about “Taking Your Horse Experience To A Higher Level."  Teaming up with Dave and Gail and their websites will definitely take a huge role in helping make this happen.

We had a great weekend in which my son Brent and I were able to do some riding on Saturday and Sunday. After riding on Saturday, we put a fire in our “fire ring,” and the family and I sat around that evening eating a little pizza and listening to some “cowboy music” by TJ Casey.

Speaking of Cowboy Music, make sure you mark your calendars to attend the 3rd Annual Old West Cowboy Days in Ottawa. It is going to be held this June 24 & 25 at Forest Park in Ottawa, Ks. Go to our website at www.checkerboardcorral.com and click Old West Cowboy Days. Bring your horses and ride in the parade!

The Strategy and Ultium proof keeps rolling in! If you would like to take the “Purina Challenge,” get in touch with me and let us show you “What the Checkerboard Can Do For You!”

Take care and I will be talking to you in a couple of weeks. Let me know if I can be of help.

Happy Trails!

Ernie

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Calendar of Upcoming Events:

 May   

• May 20th   RAWHIDE STABLES BUCKLE SERIES - RANCH RODEO; 1st of 6 Ranch Rodeos for 2006; 6:00 pm; 1200 Road & B Hwy, Urich, MO.  For more information, call (660) 638-4373, (816) 554-3332, (816) 517-6742. Visit website at: www.rawhidestables.net.  (Click here to view flyer)
   
• May 21st   DBL PT KICKOFF SHOW, Oak Grove, Hosted by Kaysinger Horse Show Circuit.  Show starts at 11:00 am.  For more information, visit www.kasingerhorseshow.org.  (Click here for details and to view flyer)
   
• May 21st   GREATER KANSAS CITY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION, General Membership Meeting, 2:00 pm, at Aaron's Family Fun Center in Belton.  The meeting is open to all GKC members and anyone who is interested in Arabian horses.
   
• May 28th   STATELINE HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT; open to all breeds of horses and mules.  Show includes performance, race and conformation classes.  Located at Edna, KS.  For more details, contact Bill Brynds (620) 457-8333 or Anita Burgar (620) 724-6682 or www.statelinehsc.com.

June

• June 2nd - 5th   PETER CAMPBELL, SEMI-PRIVATE CLINIC; Horsemanship/Cow Work/Ranch Roping; Southwest Arena, Archie, MO; $500 for 4 days, $30 auditing per day.  Contact (816) 524-4741 or (816) 868-4413 or e-mail zuzu@swbell.net.
  (Click here to view flyer)
   
• June 6th   FOUNDATION HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Cherokee Valley Farm, 1221 East Gilman, Lansing, KS 66043  (913) 250-0423 or 238-6272; Cost is $90 per rider for the day (lunch included).  For more information or to register, call:  Horse Country at (913) 651-6761 or Mike McFarland at (913) 651-1130 or (913) 240-3361 (Click here for details and to view flyer)
   
• June 6th   KAYSINGER HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT, Oak Grove.  Show starts at 11:00 am.  For more information, visit www.kasingerhorseshow.org.  (Click here for details and to view flyer)
   
• June 6th   HORSEMANSHIP DEMONSTRATION & RIDING CLINIC - CINDY BRANHAM.  Lucky Spur Saddle Club Arena, located on 98th St. 1/4 mile west of US Hwy. 59, Oskaloosa, KS.  Supper, 4:00-6:00; Demonstration, 6:00-7:00; Clinic, 7:00-9:00.  Hosted by Jackson Farmers Farm Store, Oskaloosa, KS; Leavenworth County Co-Op, Lansing, KS; Vet Vax, Tonganoxie, KS.  For additional information, go to www.rockin-rc.com or click here to view flyer and clinic details.
   
• June 10th   KFQHRA & Open Class Show, Sedan.  Show includes cattle, performance, race and conformation classes.  For more details, contact J. L. Tunison (620) 647-3591 or e-mail at: rafterlazyt@ksoc.biz.
   
• June 11th   STATELINE HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT; open to all breeds of horses and mules.  Show includes performance, race and conformation classes.  Located at Hepler Ruritan Arena, Hepler, KS.  For more details, contact Bill Brynds (620) 457-8333 or Anita Burgar (620) 724-6682 or www.statelinehsc.com.  
   
• June 21st - 25th   DRESSAGE ENTHUSIASTS GO CAMPING! Sponsored by the Kansas City Dressage Society at William Woods University.  For people who enjoy vacation bonding with their horse, learning how to ride without the pressure of showing and spending time with other horse fanatics!  For more information or to register for camp, contact Terri Becker (913) 851-2407 or e-mail tbecker6@kc.rr.com.  (Click here for details and to view flyer)
   
• June 24th   KFQHRA & Open Class Show, Abilene.  Show includes cattle, performance, race and conformation classes.  For more details, contact Doreen Everett (785) 263-3520 or e-mail at: cowgirleverett@sbcglobal.net.
   
• June 24th & 25th   3rd ANNUAL OLD WEST COWBOY DAYS, Forest Park, Ottawa, KS.  Parade and Cattle Drive, 10:00 am Saturday; Fun and Activities for the Whole Family!  For information, call (785) 242-1411 or visit www.oldwestcowboydays.com.
  (Click here for details and to view flyer)
   
• June 25th   STATELINE HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT; open to all breeds of horses and mules.  Show includes performance, race and conformation classes.  Located at Hepler Ruritan Arena, Hepler, KS.  For more details, contact Bill Brynds (620) 457-8333 or Anita Burgar (620) 724-6682 or www.statelinehsc.com.
   
• June 25th   KAYSINGER HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT, Oak Grove.  Show starts at 11:00 am.  For more information, visit www.kasingerhorseshow.org.  (Click here for details and to view flyer)

          KAYSINGER HORSE SHOW CIRCUIT 2006.  Visit www.kasingerhorseshow.org or Click here to view 2006 Horse Show Schedule.

CRUISE TO ALASKA -- RIDE THE YUKON!   Join us July 8th-15th for the Dawn Princess Cruise to Alaska . . . Cruise with Best of America by Horseback!  Tom Seay will host several get-togethers, and there will be a fishing trip and horseback riding in the beautiful state of Alaska.  (Click here for details)
 

The Checkerboard Corral Radio Show continues to grow!  Tune in to one of the stations airing our show:
              
                Saturday    9:00am - 10:00am         KMDO 1600 am - Fort Scott, KS
                Saturday    4:00pm - 5:00pm           KFRM 550 am - Clay Center/Salina

                Sunday      6:00am - 7:00am            WIBW 580 am - Topeka or listen on-line at http://www.580radio.com/
                Sunday      6:30am - 7:30am            KFEQ 680 am - St. Joe, MO
                Sunday      9:00am - 10:00am          KDKD 95.3 fm - Clinton, MO
                Sunday      4:00pm - 5:00pm           KOFO 1220 am - Ottawa, KS

             

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Our subscriber list has grown to over 6,100+ recipients -- almost entirely horse-owning households!  Our ad service is a great way to reach those people.  We hope our Ad Services are are an informative and beneficial addition for our readers!

Horse Management Tip

A Promise to Your Horse

How often do you blame your horse for his not doing as you ask? You may say he’s stupid or mean or that he doesn’t listen to you. We are quick to blame the horse when the problem lies with the human. Leave a horse alone and he never has a problem. He’s a horse and he deals with things in a horse manner.

Be honest now, how often do we up the pressure when something is not working instead of backing off, starting over and thinking who really is at fault here?

The next time your horse doesn’t respond as you want, promise your horse that you will stop, start over and perhaps ask him in a different way what you want him to do. He may not have understood the first time just what you were asking of him. Promise him that when he does do it as you wish that you will reward him for each try with a release from the pressure. Promise him that you will do your best to learn his language.

Sally Dwyer
Seven Oaks Ranch
 www.sevenoaksranch.com

Horsey Treat Recipe

Springtime Pony/People Party Mix

Ingredients:
Corn Chex
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios
Corn Bran
Honey Combs
Any horsey/people treats -- sugar cubes, etc.

Mix together and put in a big bowl in the barn aisle.  (Use mostly corn and oat cereals that are square, large or chunky types --
stay away from wheat cereals.)

                                                    People and horses can pick away at this special treat all day!                                             

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Useful Websites for Horse Owners:

• cbc.homestead.com/cbc.html - Checkerboard Corral

• horse.purinamills.com - Purina Mills Horse Page

• http://www.kansasreining.com - Kansas Reining Horse Assn.                

• http://www.midamericaequinesales.com/ - Mid America Equine Sales

• http://www.rockin-rc.com/ - Cindy Branham

• http://www.americandiscoveryride.com/ - Linda Losey

• http://www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com/ - Best Of America By Horseback.

• http://www.kerrykuhn.com/ - Kerry Kuhn

• http://www.kansashorses.biz/ - Kansas Horse Enthusiasts

• www.beautipage.com/psp  - Protect & Repair Damaged Skin

• http://www.eze-latch.com/  - Easy Hook-Ups, Right On The Ground

• http://www.kshaonline.com/ - Kansas Saddle Horse Association

• http://www.webpagedesign.homestead.com/index.html  -  Equine Website Design

• http://www.kfqhra.com  -  Kansas Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Affiliate

Questions & Comments:

We at the Checkerboard Corral would love to hear any questions, comments or suggestions you might have, and we are always looking for items to add to this publication.  To contact us, please send an e-mail to Ernie.Rodina@agbusinessmail.net.

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Happy Trails Everyone!

Ernie Rodina