Better Horses Network - Vol 4, Number 9

I am sorry I am a little late with this newsletter -- it seems I am still recovering from our First Annual Spring Dream Ride In the Flint Hills. Wow! What a weekend. With us having severe weather the night before and tremendously windy and cold weather on Friday when we got to the ride, I had no idea on how the ride was going to turn out. We had a total of 60 riders on the ride, and it was a great weekend. I saw a lot of old friends and met new ones. On Saturday the weather started out chilly and windy but did nothing but get better throughout the weekend. Our Cowboy Church Service on Sunday was very special, the music and message was tremendous. We will have pictures up on our website in a few days.

I hope that you can make our 9th Annual Fall Dream Ride In The Flint Hills this September 26th, 27th, & 28th at the Flying W Ranch. The ride and fellowship is tremendous. We eat a little, ride a little, and then eat some more. We still have room for this one, so see the information inside and contact Suzan Barnes at The Grand Central Hotel to make your reservations. Her number is 620/273-6763. Also check it out on our website www.betterhorsesnetwork.com.

Also, don’t forget our First Annual Old West Cowboy Days Trail Ride this June 7th & 8th, at the Burkdoll Brothers Ranch near Bush City, Kansas. I just signed the great Cowboy Singer, J Parson, for this event. Bush City is about 15 miles southeast of Garnett, Kansas. E-Mail me or give me a call at 785/418-6047.

We have a special weekend coming up on May 30, 31st, and June 1, with the Shawn Flarida and Brent Wright Reining Clinic to be held at Eby Ranch near Louisburg, Kansas. On Friday night, the 30th, we have a Special HOW Meeting with Brent and Shawn doing reining demonstrations along with Rebecca Rigdon, Dressage Trainer and Judge, doing a Dressage Demonstration. This is going to be a great evening. On Saturday evening after the first day of the clinic, we are going to have a special evening dedicated to Brent Wright and Shawn Flarida. We want to show tribute to Brent for reaching a milestone in earning over a $1,000,000 in the NRHA. Also we want to celebrate getting Shawn Flarida to join the Purina Team and for his accomplishments. If you want to attend the evening and not the clinic, the cost for a steak dinner is $25.00. If you want reservations for this evening call me at 785/418-6047 or call Suzan Berschauer at 913/837-8253. Along with the great meal and fellowship, you will be hearing the music of J Parson, great Cowboy Singer. Don’t miss this weekend.

My deadline for our Summer Edition of Better Horses Network is this Friday, May 9th. Call me if you are interested in advertising.

I also want to congratulate the team of Randy Peterson, Adrian Vogel, and Grady Gibb who are considered one of the best Ranch Rodeo Teams in the country . . . congratulations on your victory last week at Moline, KS!

Make sure you check out www.omoleneuniversity.com. This is a real neat website full of equine education. Also gives you a chance to earn free feed and stuff.

We again have available Purina Strategy^®Feeding Trials to give you an opportunity to try this product and see how it performs. With the times being with such high prices on everything, still the best buy for your horses is Strategy^®. E-Mail me or give me a call and let us put your barn on the #1 Feed in the Industry, Strategy^®.

NEED YOUR HELP! STOLEN SADDLES!

Please help Barb McGuire find some saddles that were stolen from her backyard barn on 1/2/08 south of Louisburg, KS. Both are western style.

One has a Black Rhino emblem on it with the number 0600-24 stamped on the flap. The other is a Circle Y barrel racing saddle with light green suede seat.
(Click Here to view pictures of saddles).

If you have any information to help solve this crime, please call the police department who will link to local law enforcement familiar with the case. Barb will
give monetary reward for information leading to the recovery of these saddles.

Please contact Barb at (913) 377-3106 or e-mail barb.mcguire@hotmail.com. Thank you for any assistance you can give!

We had some great comments on our Spring Dream Ride at the Flying W Ranch in the Flint Hills May 2nd through May 4th. Marti Sheetz was kind enough to send us this nice note:

K-STATE WOMEN'S EQUESTRIAN TEAM SCORES WIN!

Congratulations to the Kansas State Women's Equestrian Team who took home 3rd place Western Team and 5th place Overall at the 2008 Varsity Equestrian National Championship. To read more details on this competition, Click Here.

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. Shawn Flarida, Brent Wright and Rebecca Rigdon, high level Dressage Trainer and Exhibitor. For more information, call Ernie Rodina at (785) 418-6047. (More details later)
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 PURINA MILLS BRENT WRIGHT & SHAWN FLARIDA REINING CLINIC; Eby Ranch, 30612 Metcalf Road, Louisburg, KS. $500/rider and $75/auditor (limited to 20 riders). To sign up, call Susan Bershauer at (913) 837-8253 or e-mail fvbreiners@hotmail.com. To view flyer with complete details on this clinic, 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 7-8 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.

The Better Horses Radio Show

            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/Wichita, KS
                Sunday      6:00am - 7:00am           KTPK   106.9 am - (Country Legends) Topeka, KS
                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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Horses that lunge up the side of a hill can be fun -- but can also be dangerous in the wrong conditions . . . especially when you are riding with many other levels of riders. It can cause other horses to get too excited and scared if you run up the hill past someone else.

Take the time to teach your horse to walk up and down hills slowly, and be sure that you can always control the speed of your horse in trail riding conditions. Keeping that control will help keep everyone safe on the trail.

Horsey Treat Recipe

May brings May flowers! Celebrate the beautiful Spring season with your favorite mare with this recipe called:

J Mare's Delight

In a big bowl, mix:
6 cups bran
2 cups oatmeal
2 cups cracked corn
4-6 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

Then just roll the dough into one- or two-inch balls and bake at 300^o for 25 minutes or until they are dry and crisp.
(The dough is very sticky -- it helps to dip your hands in water periodically while handling it.)

Some folks work hard all their lives, doing what they're told and expecting to be rewarded for their efforts . . . and still didn't get what they wanted.
You can bet whoever they were working for got what they wanted.

To read a little more about Charley, Click Here. or visit Charley's website at www.willrogersandcharley.com.

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