Better Horses Network - Vol 4, Number 10

Wow what a day Sunday afternoon was for riding! My two sons, Brent and Matthew, and myself went for a 3-hour ride at the Burkdoll Ranch near Bush City, Kansas to check out the trails for the upcoming Old West Cowboy Days Trail Ride on June 7 & 8. It has been really gratifying to me to see how the boys have taken to riding their horses.

If you are near Topeka, Kansas this coming weekend, you might want to stop by the Kansas ExpoCentre and take in some of the barrel racing at the State NBHA Finals. We will be having a booth there all weekend along with serving barbeque on Saturday night.

Don’t miss the Brent Wright/Shawn Flarida Clinic to be held on May 31st and June 1 at the Eby Ranch located 3.5 miles south of Louisburg, Kansas on Metcalf Avenue. The actual address is 30612 Metcalf Avenue. The actual clinic is sold out but we do have room for auditiors. The cost of auditing is $75 and includes a ticket to the steak fry on Saturday night. Saturday night will be a special night as we recognize Brent Wright as being the newest Million Dollar Rider for the NRHA. If you can’t make the clinic but would like to come Saturday night, you can get a ticket for $25. This will be a great time complete with great food and entertainment. If you would like to make reservations for Saturday night, e-mail or call me. My number is 785/418-6047 and my e-mail is ernest_rodina@purina-mills.com . You can also call Susan Bershauer at 913/837-8253.

On the Friday night, May 30th, before the 2-Day Clinic we will be having a Special HOW Meeting (Horse Owner Workshop) at the Eby Ranch with Shawn Flarida, Brent Wright, and Rebecca Rigdon. Rebecca is a Dressage Trainer and USDF Judge and will do a demonstration involving Dressage along with Brent and Shawn with Reining. Doors open at 6:00 PM and admission is Free. Information is inside this newsletter.

Purina’s new WellSolve Diets are available now at WellSolve Certified Dealers. These diets are for horses with special needs. You can go to www.wellsolveequine.com or call (877) 454-7109 to find out more about these products.

May

May 26 D-N Productions $1200 Added Barrel Race, Gray Arena, Holt, MO. (From I-35, take Holt/Lawson exit (Hwy PP) and turn east. Travel on PP approx. 1 mi. to stop sign, turn north onto Hwy 33 -- then follow posted signs.) Exhibitions begin at 11:00 am. For more information, contact Christi Durley (816) 383-3557 or Brandi Newman (816) 244-2902 or visit www.d-nproductions.com. For more event details, Click Here.
May 26 JO TATE MEMORIAL I AERC/OCER/MOTDRA ENDURANCE RIDE, Flag Springs Conservation Area, MO; 35/50/100 mile. Ride Manager Jodi Hess-Schlup. For more information, call (417) 548-2547 or e-mail schlupranch@mo-net.com.
May 27 JO TATE MEMORIAL II AERC/OCER/MOTDRA ENDURANCE RIDE, Flag Springs Conservation Area, MO; 35/50 mile. Ride Manager Jodi Hess-Schlup. For more information, call (417) 548-2547 or e-mail schlupranch@mo-net.com.
May 28 - June 1 3^rd ANNUAL REGIONAL GATHERING TRAIL RIDE, Golden Hills Trail Rides & Resort, 19546 Golden Drive, Raymondville, MO. Presented by Cowboys for Christ and Southwest Missouri Christian Cowboys. Friday night at 7:30 pm-Cowboy Poetry. 8:00 pm-Concert featuring Branded. Saturday Night Service with Brother Ted Pressley, founder of CFC. Trail Rides, Arena Events, Auction, Seminars, Campfire singing and devotions and more! For reservations, contact Golden Hills (800) 874-1157. For more information, contact Matt Wagner (816) 238-7503 or Curtis Doennig (417) 844-1999. To view detailed flyer, Click Here.
May 30 RACE NIGHT AT THE ROUND-UP, Topeka Round-Up Club, 7843 SW 37th Street, Topeka, KS (east of Auburn Road). 6:00 pm - Entries and concessions open. 7:00 pm - Races start in outdoor arena. Come join the fun! $5.00 per class. For more information, call (785) 478-4431. For more details, Click Here.
May 30 PURINA HORSE OWNER'S WORKSHOP, Eby Ranch, Louisburg, KS. Reining Demonstrations by Shawn Flarida and Brent Wright; Dressage Demonstration by Rebecca Rigdon, Equine Nutrition Presentation by Purina Mills. Doors open at 6:00 pm -- program begins 7:00 pm. Door Prizes! Concessions on Grounds! Bring Lawn Chairs! For more information, call Ernie Rodina at (785) 418-6047. To view flyer (which includes information on Reining Clinic May 31 and June 1), Click Here.
May 31-June 1 PURINA MILLS BRENT WRIGHT & SHAWN FLARIDA REINING CLINIC; Eby Ranch, 30612 Metcalf Road, Louisburg, KS. $500/rider and $75/auditor (limited to 20 riders). Steak Fry Saturday Night! Concessions on Grounds! Bring Lawn Chairs! To sign up, call Susan Bershauer at (913) 837-8253 or e-mail fvbreiners@hotmail.com. To view flyer with more details on this event, Click Here.
May 30, 31 & June 1 1^stANNUAL HAYRICK MOUND OUTLAW TRAIL RIDE, located 13 mi. east of Coffeyville, KS and 8 mi. south of Edna into Oklahoma. Sponsored by your Purina Dealer, Coffeyville Feed, and by Hayrick Mound Ranch. Ride through one of the legendary scenic hideouts of Oklahoma Outlaws Cherokee Nation. Check in and set up start at 3:00 pm on Friday, and camp breaks at 12:30 pm on Sunday. $135/rider; $40 non-rider (limited to 100 riders). For more information, call Dan Maxson (918) 440-2746 or Dewayne Rosson (620) 251-3290. For more event details, Click Here.
May 31-June 1 RAY HUNT HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Rocking V Ranch, Topeka, KS. One of the country's top horsemen! Ride, $500/Audit $30 Daily. For more information, contact Nancy Krueger (785) 863-4140 or e-mail nancykrueger@truevine.net. To view detailed flyer, Click Here.

June

June 2-6 ANTELOPE CREEK HORSE COMPANY YOUTH CAMP. For more information, contact Cyndi Harris (620) 782-3392 or e-mail ntrlhigh@wheatstate.com.
June 7 2008 HORSEMEN AGAINST CANCER EVENT presented by The Palomino Horse Association; Saline County Fairgrounds, Marshall, MO. Horse clinics begin at 8:00 am and continue throughout the day with Whisperide trainers featuring the Noavel headstall. Presentations on grooming and harnessing and horseshoeing. Wagon rides, small animal adoption clinic and much more! Charity auction starts at 6:00 pm -- proceeds go to The American Cancer Society and Fitzgibbon Cancer Center. To participate or make a donation for the auction, contact Patty Rebuck (660) 859-2064 or (660) 202-9905. For information and updates, go to www.palominohorseassoc.com and click on the scrolling bar. Click Here to view more event details. Click Here to view flyer.
June 7-8 l^st ANNUAL OLD WEST COWBOY DAYS TRAIL RIDE; Burkdoll Brothers Cattle Co., Bush City Ranch. (Located approx. 2 mi. south of Bush City on west side of road -- drive 3 mi. south of Garnett's roundabout on Hwy 59/169. Go east on 1400 Rd (Bush City/Centerville Blacktop) for 3 mi. Go south on Texas Road for 3 mi. Ranch is on west side.) Arrive at ranch 10:00 am Saturday. Cost: $85/rider, $40/non-rider (limited to 75 riders). For more information, contact Ernie Rodina (785) 418-6047. To view detailed flyer, Click Here.
June 7 & 8 BAREFOOT IN THE PARK RIDE (two separate rides); MOTDRA-sanctioned CTR, Milford Lake, KS. Ride Manager Deb Stockwell. For more information, call (785) 286-3926 or e-mail: gojoebeatskylar@cox.net.
June 9-13 ANTELOPE CREEK HORSE COMPANY YOUTH CAMP. For more information, contact Cyndi Harris (620) 782-3392 or e-mail ntrlhigh@wheatstate.com.
June 9-14 BY THE LAKE HORSEMANSHIP CAMP, Smithville, MO. 4 Hours Daily In Hand/In Saddle. $500 session, 10 girls maximum. For registration or more information, contact Ashley Mitchell (573) 289-6546 or Shelley McCutchen (816) 424-6526. Click Here to view detailed flyer.
June 11 CTR/NATRC CLINIC, Ava, MO, 9:00 am.. Hosted by Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association. Demonstrations and presentations in the morning, including how to prep a horse for a competitive trail ride. Short practice ride in the afternoon, giving participants a feel for an actual ride. Members and non-members of the MFTHBA are welcome, and any breed horse may be brought for the ride. If coming with a horse, a current Coggins is required. For costs, registration and more information, contact Dr. Gabby Moore, DVM at horsemor@fidnet.com.
June 16-20 ANTELOPE CREEK HORSE COMPANY YOUTH CAMP. For more information, contact Cyndi Harris (620) 782-3392 or e-mail ntrlhigh@wheatstate.com
June 21 & 22 MOTDRA-SANCTIONED CTR'S, Honey Creek, MO. Ride Manager Shannon Chastain. For more information, call (660) 744-5582 or e-mail: wagaman@rpt.coop.
June 27-29 OLD WEST COWBOY DAYS, Forest Park, Ottawa, KS. Three days of music, events, food and fun! Vendors can get booth information by calling Ottawa Visitors Bureau (785) 242-1411. For parade information and entry, call Kathy Niehoff (785) 242-1220. To view detailed flyer, Click Here.

July

July 27 SUNFLOWER STATE GAMES, Perry Lake, KS. MOTDRA-sanctioned CTR. Ride Manager Kay Wolfe. For more information, call (785) 841-6604.

September

September 26-28 9^th ANNUAL FALL DREAM RIDE IN THE FLINT HILLS, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS. Still have room in this ride. $135/rider; $70/non-rider. (Flying W Ranch is located 13.8 miles west of Strong City, KS on Hwy. 50 and 1 mi. south at Clements, KS near mile marker 314. Camp Headquarters is approx. 4 mi. south. Purina signs will mark the trail) For more information, contact Suzan Barnes (620) 273-6763 at The Grand Central Hotel to make your reservations. Also, check for more information on our website: www.betterhorsesnetwork.com. To view/print detailed flyer, Click Here.

KSHSC 2008 Show Dates Schedule:

To view show date schedule for 2008 Kansas State Horse Show Circuit, Click Here.
Or visit www.kshsc.org for more information..

KBRA 2008 Schedule:

To view schedule for KBRA for 2008, Click Here.

D-N Productions - Summer Barrel Racing Jackpots (June-July-August):

To view schedule for the summer series of Barrel Racing Jackpots, Click Here.

Sullivan Saddle & Harness Club 2008 Events Schedule:

To view schedule for Sullivan Saddle & Harness Club's 2008 events, Click Here.
Call Mary Loomis (573) 732-4757 or visit www.sullivansaddleclubsite.com for more information.

EKTEC 2008 Events Schedule:

            To view Eastern Kansas Timed Events Circuit information, Click Here.
            To view schedule of these events, Click Here.   For Order of Events & Price Sheet, Click Here.
            Or visit http://ektec.tripod.com/ for more information

Jugtown Colt 4-H Club 2008 Open Fun Show Schedule:

To view Open Fun Show event schedule information, Click Here.
For more information or pre-registration, contact Shirley Cardwell (660) 694-0178.

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                Saturday    9:00am - 10:00am         KMDO 1600 am - Fort Scott, KS
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Horsey Treat Recipe

Cheer Me Up Horse Cookies

6 cups bran
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups cracked corn
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 tblsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
16 oz. sweetened apple juice
2/3 cup molasses
6 tblsp. corn oil

Preheat oven to 325^oF. Roll the dough into one- or two-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until they are dry and crisp. (Dough is very sticky; it helps to dip your hands in water periodically while handling it.) A sweet treat for your favorite horse!

                                                                               Hoof & Mouth Disease

Definition of Hoof & Mouth Disease: That's when you have lead in your feet and your foot in your mouth!

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