The official Pleasure Horse Publication of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association.
Volume 1, Issue 1, July 2014
INSIDE:
Merry Wilson
A Mare Without Equal
Franklin Service
Horse Clinic
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Welcome
July 2, 2014
Dear WHOA Friends,
On behalf of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association,
I am pleased to welcome you to the first edition
of Walking On, WHOA’s new online magazine. We
are truly excited to have developed a new way to
communicate with our members!
In future editions, we look forward to sharing with
WHOA members important Association information,
informative articles ranging from industry news to
breed history to club and regional news.
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Since its inception in 1976, WHOA has been at the
forefront of the industry, initiating forward progress
for the Tennessee Walking Horse and the industry.
We feel that Walking On will provide a timely publication filled with news and go-to references that
will serve the varied interest of our members!
The purpose of this online magazine is to better
communicate with our members in a timely and
cost effective fashion. We welcome our members to
submit any club or regional news, event information, or general interest articles. For information on
submitting information, or to reserve advertising
space, or other information, please contact/email
[email protected].
Thank you for your participation in WHOA, and we
look forward to sharing our information and yours
in the future issues of Walking On!
All The Best,
Dee Dee Miller
Dee Dee Miller
President
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walking horse owners’ association
P.O. Box 4007, Murfreesboro TN 37129
(615)494-8822 • [email protected]
www.walkinghorseowners.com
WHOA Staff
Tommy Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Teresa Owen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary
Joyce Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bookkeeper
2014 WHOA Board of Directors
Dr. Jana Anderson, Secretary, [email protected]
Kathy Anderson, [email protected]
Kim Bennett, Pro-Tem, [email protected]
Steve Brown, [email protected]
Martha Child, Treasurer, [email protected]
Kevin Gilliam, [email protected]
Darden Gladney, [email protected]
Darren Gray, [email protected]
Don Hancock, [email protected]
Sandy Harris, [email protected]
Caroline Hoffman, [email protected]
Ella Kline, [email protected]
Phyllis Langley, [email protected]
Rhonda Martocci, [email protected]
Dee Dee Miller-Sale, President, [email protected]
Maggie Moore, [email protected]
Peggy Moore, [email protected]
Frank E. Neal, Vice President, [email protected]
Kathy Owen, [email protected]
Newton Parks, [email protected]
David Pruett, [email protected]
Mark Taylor, [email protected]
Duke Thorson, [email protected]
David Williams, [email protected]
Harolene Willis, [email protected]
Lynn Womack, [email protected]
The Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA), headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was founded in
1976 to represent the interests in all matters pertaining to
the sound Tennessee Walking Horse. WHOA’s goals are
to advocate for fair and equal treatment of all members
and to promote and protect the welfare of the breed.
WHOA develops and supports programs that increase
the value of Tennessee Walking Horses and enhances
members experiences with their horses.
Volume 1, Issue I, July 2014
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Publication Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Gee
Art Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desiree Campbell
In This Issue
Features
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Merry Wilson: A Mare Without Equal . 6
Lending A Helping Hoof . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Events
Franklin Service Horse Clinic . . . . . . . 11
Columns
WHOA Dispatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Member Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
For The Health Of It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Back To Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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The Shelter Pet Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lexol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Walking On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The opinions and statements expressed in articles, columns, and advertisements are not necessarily the viewpoint or position of the magazine
or the Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA). Walking On is not
responsible for viewpoints and statements expressed in articles, columns,
and paid advertisements. Reproduction of advertising or editorial content
without the express consent of WHOA is strictly prohibited. WHOA reserves the right to edit submissions for content, style and space. WHOA
also reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.
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WHOA Dispatch
International Continues to Champion
the Pleasure Tennessee Walking Horse
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Murfreesboro TN - The 2014 International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship, scheduled for July
27 - August 2, 2014, promises to be the year’s greatest
showcase for the flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horse.
As is tradition, the show will be held at the Tennessee
Miller Coliseum on the campus of Middle Tennessee
State University in Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. The show will feature
a full compliment of classes with
July 27 - August 2
everything from the traditional rail
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and colt classes to versatility classes
and classes that are simply fun for
Miller Coliseum
participants of all ages.
Murfreesboro TN
In addition to exciting competition, this year’s event will feature a
clinic by renowned gaited horse clinician Gary Lane. The
clinic will start at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 27 and will cover
topics including the biomechanics of the gaited horse,
gait scale and recognition, bitting for the trail or rail, and
personal individual gait modification and training. While
the spots for horse and rider clinic participants have been
filled, there are still openings for those who want to come
and watch. The cost to audit the entire clinic is $40 and
applications can be printed from
www.walkinghorseowners.com.
Instrumental in the development and promotion of
our breed’s Pleasure Horse Division from its very inception, the Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA)
is proud to build on tradition by continuing to grow what
has commonly become known as the leading championship show for flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horses. In
celebration of this ongoing endeavor, WHOA invites all
trainers, exhibitors, and spectators to attend this year’s
International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship
where the best of the best will be crowned and where
everyone involved will know that they are helping to support and promote the world’s greatest and most versatile
pleasure breed - the Tennessee Walking Horse.
Be sure to visit www.walkinghorseowners.com to
download the class schedule for this year’s International
Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship. For more information email [email protected] or call 615-494-8822.
Audit Openings Available For Lane Clinic
Murfreesboro TN - The clinic by noted gaited horse trainer and clinician Gary Lane, scheduled for July 27, 2014
during the Pleasure & Colt International Grand Championships, is sure to be both informative and entertaining. While
the spots for horse and
rider participants have
About Gary Lane
already been filled, there
Gary Lane, born in Columbia, Kentucky, attended the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky Univerare still openings for
those who want to come
sity where he majored in law enforcement. Gary graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy in 1984
and watch. For only $40
and retired as a senior KY State Police Detective in 2008. Gary’s history includes service in the United States
an individual can audit
Active Army Military Police Corps from 1975 to 1982. His personal history with horses and his professional
the clinic for the entire
work with training Cavalry Officers have given him unique skills as a clinician. He has worked with many
day. This is an excellent
gaited horses over the years, and is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of novice and professional gaited
opportunity to learn
horse riders, developing a free going horse, and obtaining a smooth easy gait. His ability to break the training
from one of the foremost
down into simple steps is an asset to his teaching style. This creates a positive learning experience for the horse
gaited clinicians in the
and rider. Since the release of his best-selling gaited horse book, “Training the Gaited Horse, From the Trail to
horse industry.
the Rail”, and his 3 training DVDs, he has helped thousands of people find the magic in their gaited horse.
The clinic will cover a
number of topics including the biomechanics of the gaited horse, gait scale and recognition, bitting for the Trail or Rail and personal individual
gait modification and training.
For more information and applications contact WHOA at 615-494-8822 or print the application from
www.walkinghorseowners.com.
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WHOA Introduces
“Happy Trails” Program
Murfreesboro TN - The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) “Happy Trails” Program is the
perfect program for anyone that enjoys trail riding. As a “Happy Trails” participant you are one of our most
effective representatives, promoting WHOA on the trail. Whether you enjoy participating in large organized trail rides, riding out with a small group of friends, or just touring your own neighborhood, we want
to reward and recognize you for the hours you spend enjoying your horse and representing WHOA on the
trail.
Guidelines
• The program is open to all Tennessee Walking Horses, registered or unregistered.
• The program is also open to any other gaited breeds.
• The program has three age divisions - Youth 17 & Under, Adult, and Elite 60 & Over.
• The rider must be a WHOA member.
• There is no limit to the amount of
time taken to achieve award hours.
• Awards are based on hours logged.
• Hours logged must be hours spent in
forward motion while riding the horse.
• A rider can enroll as many horses as
they wish in the program however
a separate enrollment form and log
sheets must be submitted for each
horse the individual rides.
Awards
New “Happy Trails” participants receive a welcome gift followed by special
certificates, patches, and awards as hours are accrued to each award level.
Participants will also be recognized in Walking On.
Award Levels
• 50 Hours
• 100 Hours
• 250 Hours
• 500 Hours
• 750 Hours
• 1,000 Hours
• 1,500 Hours
• 2,000 Hours
For more information and to download and print your “Happy Trails” enrollment form visit
www.walkinghorseowners.com or call WHOA at 615-494-8822.
International Judges
Announced
Murfreesboro TN - The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) is pleased to announce that the judges have
been selected for the 2014 International Pleasure and Colt
Grand Championships. This year’s show will be judged by the
qualified panel of Linda Arnold of Gig Harbor, Washington,
Jason Bachert of Wildwood, Missouri, and Blair Knight of
Princeton, Kentucky. Each of these knowledgeable individuals are experienced veterans of center ring that will do their
utmost to ensure that the International remains the premier
championship event for pleasure Tennessee Walking Horses.
The 2014 International Pleausre and Colt Grand Championships will take place July 27-August 2 at Miller Coliseum in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Calling all State and Local Clubs!
• Did you put on a clinic, horse show,
trail ride or other event?
• Did one of your members do
something remarkable?
• We want to help you share
your big news with other
walking horse enthusiasts!
Please email any news to
Sarah at [email protected].
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Merry Wilson was the
last great show horse
produced by the wildly
successful, experimental
breeding program of the
legendary Albert Dement of Wartrace,
Tennessee. Foaled in May of 1939, she
was by Wilson’s Allen and out of Lady
Chance who was by Last Chance and out
of Nell Don. At only a few weeks old, she
caught the attention of Charles and Polly
Hawkins who were quick to by a half
interest in her. When she was six months
old, the filly was weaned, moved to the
Hawkins farm in Woodbury, Tennessee,
and given the name Merry Wilson.
According to Mr. Hawkins, Merry
Wilson was the loosest foal he had ever
seen. He was quoted as saying that she
was so loose and had such a big stride that
when she would walk around the pasture
she would just about fall apart. Encouraged
by the young mare’s natural ability, the
Hawkins kept her at their place and broke
her to ride as a two year old. She made
her show ring debut as a three year old
with Charles Hawkins at the Murfreesboro, Tennessee show where she earned
a fourth place tie. She was then sent to
Haynes Haven Farm to work under the
tutelage of Billy Grubbs. Unfortunately,
the mare contracted pneumonia and had
to be returned home.
Once she recovered she was sent to
renowned trainer Floyd Carothers at
Wartrace. In their debut at the Franklin,
Tennessee horse show, Carothers and
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ilson A Mare Without Equal
Merry Wilson were an unimpressive
third. Their next outing, however, had
quite a different outcome. In a class full
of outstanding three-year-old mares at
the Shelbyville, Tennessee PTA show, she
walked to victory and impressed everyone in the crowd. Shortly after their successful performance, Floyd Cartohers left
to train for Rambo Stables of Fayetteville,
Tennessee, and Merry Wilson returned
home to Woodbury.
Mr. Hawkins’ second attempt at showing Merry Wilson met with little success
as the mare refused to canter. So, after
a brief reunion with Billy Grubbs, she
found herself, along with her billy goat
stablemate, at Steve Hill’s barn in Beechgrove, Tennessee. According to Tennessee Walking Horse industry lore, after
arriving at Hill’s, Merry Wilson solidified
her reputation as a very cantankerous
and particular mare.
After working her for a few weeks, Hill
made his first show with Merry Wilson
at Fayetteville. She placed second to City
Girl but was clearly the winner as far as
the spectators were concerned. Following
this show, the mare became the breed’s
newest star. She made such an impact
that the morning after the Fayetteville
show Floyd Carothers bought Merry
Wilson for Frank Rambo for $3,500. She
was sold a short time later to Dr. and Mrs.
J. W. Werner of Jonesboro, Arkansas,
and placed in training with J. B. Smith
at Pointer Stables in Como, Mississippi.
Smith showed Merry Wilson to numerous
blues during the 1944 season.
In her first and best shot at the World
Grand Championship at the 1944 Celebration, Merry Wilson imploded. After
an exemplary performance in the mare
preliminary that made her the odds-on
favorite to win the stake, she walked into
the grand championship class and acted
up to the point that she had to be taken
from the ring.
She went on the win the mare class at
the Celebration a whopping five consecutive times, a feat still unequaled, but she
was never able to lay claim to the ultimate
title. In 1945 she was up against horse of
the century Midnight Sun, in 1946, after
returning to Steve Hill’s barn, an oversight
left her off the entry sheet for the big
stake, and in 1947 and 1948, after being
sold to Bob Cunningham for $25,000, she
vied for the title against the great Merry
Go Boy.
Despite her inability to win the World
Grand Championship, Merry Wilson
was indeed one of our breed’s great show
horses, winning close to 100 blue ribbons.
She is remembered by those who saw her
as having the best flat walk of all time.
According to Tennessee Walking Horse
historian Dr. Bob Womack, who listed
her as one of our breed’s greatest representatives, “She was undoubtedly the
greatest mare I ever saw.”
–Sarah Gee
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. . . to the Generous Sponsors of the
2014 Interntaional Pleasure and Colt
Grand Championships.
David Pruett
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Rhonda Martocci
& The Colt Center
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Member Bulletin
Mississippi EXCA Success
Tracy Pinson reports that her boys continue to excel on the Extreme Cowboy Race
circuit. At the Mississippi State Championship Extreme Cowboy Race, held June 28,
2014 at the Pontotoc County Agri-Center in
Pontotoc, Mississippi, bothTuff Night At The
Ritz and Texan At The Ritz found success.
Tuff Night At The Ritz (a.k.a. Uno) was
reserve in the Green Horse division bringing
home a beautiful trophy halter while Texan
At The Ritz (a.k.a. Buford) won the Non Pro
Division claiming another gorgeous belt
buckle. Both horses are products of Tracy’s
and Wayne Conkle’s Darby Oaks breeding
program.
Send Us Your News!
Walking On wants to hear from you,
our valuable WHOA Members.
Let us know what you and your horse are up to!
Email your news to Sarah at [email protected].
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Franklin
Service
Horse Clinic
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ranklin TN - From June 16 - 20 the Franklin,
Tennessee, Police Mounted Patrol hosted a
service horse clinic for those that use their horses
in the service of their communities as mounted
patrol members or search and rescue unit members.
The clinic, which was held at the Williamson
County Ag Expo Center, attracted 40 participants
from eight different agencies and few folks who
just wanted to see if they have what it takes. Instructors assisted riders in building stronger relationships with their horses and at the end of the
clinic there were three competitions that gave
riders a chance to apply what they learned.
In the first competition, the patrol equitation
class, horses and riders were judged on their partnership, control, responsiveness, and ability. The
second event was a tandem obstacle course where
two horse and rider teams had to work together
to perform various tasks while being timed. The
final and most challenging competition was the
single obstacle course which featured smoke,
wind dancers, and other spook-worthy obstacles.
The results of the competitions were:
PATROL EQUITATION
1st Wendy Devine (County Mounties) Murphy
NC riding her Paint (Pete)
2nd Martha Scissom (County Mounties)
3rd Anne Weekes Wilson Co. MSAR
4th Jason Parizek Hendersonville Volunteer
5th Dotti Carter Couny Mounties
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TANDEM OBSTACLE
1st Ron Chlasta and Jason Parizek from
Hendersonville TN. both riding Tennessee
Walking horses Time 2:32
2nd Nanci Tarrant and Dotti Carter from the
County Mounties 3:00
3rd Mike and Cindy
Ward from Hamilton Co.
Sheriff Department 3:37
4th Linda Harrison and
Wendy Devine County Mounties
3:52
5th Carl Mikalan and Monica Beavers
County Mounties 3:54
6th Jim Sullivan and Penny Adcock
Metro Nashville Parks 4:08
7th Jane Piolo, Franklin Tn. and Martha
Scissom, County Mounties 5:09
8th Anne Weeks and Jenny Clymer Wilson
Co. MSAR 5:10
9th Ruby Scheer and Melissa Avery County
Mounties 5:24
10th Kim Minda and Bob Nevens 5:40
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SINGLE OBSTACLE
Winner of this year’s 1st prize a pair of hand
made cavalry saddlebags was Ron Chlasta from
Hendersonville TN and his TWH Trooper.
Time 1:03
2nd Linda Harrison County Mounties 1:14:74
3rd Jim Sullivan Metro Nashville Parks 1:14:88
4th Martin Owens Metro Nashville Parks 1:17:27
5th Penny Adcock Metro Nashville Parks 1:17:37
6th Cole Duren Hendersonville 1:22
7th Wendy Devine County Mounties 1:24
8th Carl Mikulan County Mounties 1:29:15
9th Dotti Carter County Mounties 1:29:56
10th Monica Beavers County Mounties 1:30
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For the Health of It
Pastern Dermatitis A Pathologist’s Perspective
Reprinted with permission from the July 2013 issue of Equine Disease Quarterly
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Inflammatory conditions of the pastern will be
appearing with increasing frequency during the
summer season. But as a diagnosis, “pastern dermatitis” leaves much to be desired. When this alone is
noted on a biopsy report, it leaves the clinician and
client with little useful knowledge.
Other names for this condition, with slightly
varying clinical appearances, include scratches,
mud fever, grease heel, dew poisoning, grapes, canker, and verrucous pododermatitis. But again, these
colorful descriptors do not indicate the root of the
problem. For that, pathologists rely on a series of
modifiers describing the more subtle histologic (microscopic) variations on the theme of “dermatitis,”
and, just as importantly, a detailed history.
The skin overlying the pastern is not inherently
different from anywhere else on the body, (with the
exception of having longer hair, if not clipped). As
such, the way it reacts to insult is rather ordinary:
erythema (redness), erosions, ulcerations, and/or
serous exudates in the acute phase of inflammation.
Purulent (pus-like) exudate and granulation tissue
form with a more prolonged insult, and fibrosis
(scarring), epidermal thickening, and hyperkeratosis (scale, cornification) in chronic cases. The
pastern, however, is uniquely qualified to develop
severe, persistent, refractory skin disease because
of its location and exposure to dirt, fecal material,
persistent moisture, chemical irritants, ultraviolet
rays, and direct trauma (plant stubble, rocks, overreaching/interfering). Draft breeds are more susceptible to pastern skin disease due to heavy feathering
and possibly genetic factors.
Veterinarians routinely utilize in-house cytology,
skin scrapings, direct microscopic examination of
hairs, fungal cultures, and complete blood counts
in their diagnostic work-ups for complex skin cases
such as pastern dermatitis. In acutely severe cases
or cases that are unresponsive to treatment, biopsies
offer a direct view of the disease process and can
lead to a definitive diagnosis. However, histopathology of inflammatory lesions is only useful when
interpreted in light of the clinical history and gross
appearance of the lesions. In order to maximize
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the utility of a biopsy, it is extremely important to
take adequately large (6 mm punch) and multiple
specimens of active lesions. Providing a detailed description, clinical history, overview of the
animal’s environment,
Causes of Inflammatory Conditions
diet, vaccination hisof the Pastern
tory, and overall herd
The most well-described (though not neceshealth are also critical
sarily the most common) infectious etiologies
as well as good quality
include:
digital photographs.
Bacteria
While the treatDermatophilus congolensis
ment will obviously
Staphylococcus aureus
largely depend on the
Spirochetosis
diagnosis, some basic
Any cause of pyoderma
principles are:
Fungi/yeast/oomycetes
Keep the area clean
Pythium spp.
and dry.
Malassezia spp.
Monitor for and
Phaeohyphomycosis
manage any sign of
Zygomycosis
exuberant granulation
tissue (proud flesh).
Parasites
Check the other
Chorioptes mites
feet and legs regularly
Pelodera strongyloides
to monitor any disease
Strongyloides westeri
spread.
Non-infectious causes
If the skin appears
Contact irritant
to be dry and crackHypersensitivity
ing, oil-based emolDrug reaction
lients or antimicrobial
Trauma
ointments can help
Photosensitization
reduce fissuring and
Pastern Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
secondary infections.
Photoaggravated vasculitis
Pastern dermatitis
Pemphigus foliaceus
can be a debilitating
Chronic progressive lymphedema
condition for horses.
Correct diagnosis
early in the course of
disease can greatly expedite its resolution, and most
horses will return to function.
– Dr. Lynne Cassone
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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Back to Basics
Homemade Fly Spray Recipes
These home made fly spray recipes are gathered from around the web. Please research and use your own judgment and always
check with your vet when in doubt.
Easy Fly Spray
4 oz Skin So Soft
1 oz citronella oil
12 oz vinegar
12 oz water
Mix all together and it lasts as long as any of the expensive ones do and smells a ton better! It is also good for
their coat.
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U.S. Forest Service Bug Spray Recipe
1 cup water
1 cup Avon Skin So Soft Bath Oil
2 cups vinegar
1 tbs. Eucalyptus oil (found in health food stores)
Optional: few tablespoons of citronella oil.
Shake spray bottle well before spraying on horse, human or dog!
Citrus Insect Repellant Spray
2 cups light mineral oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. citronella oil
2 tsp. eucalyptus essential oil
2 tsp. lemon dish soap
Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Label. To
use gently shake and spray on your horse avoiding his
eyes. NOTE: Do not use this spray before a show as it
attracts dust.
Quick Fly Spray
18 oz white vinegar
2 Tbsp dish washing soap.
Mix in a 20 oz spray bottle and shake gently until well
blended. You may add water to dilute. Spray liberally
on your horse
Grooming Tips and Tricks
• Spray Static Guard TM on a brush and brush out the tail to
eliminate flyaways.
• A rinse with a solution of half Skin-So-Soft and half water
also helps repel bugs and adds shine to your horses coat.
• Baking soda mixed with water will help scrub your horse’s
white areas clean. The baking soda helps to lift stains and
is also slightly abrasive and helps scrub away dirt.
• Hemorrhoid cream does the trick for growing hair back
on scrapes and cuts.
• Get white socks and face markings clean with Pearl Drops
toothpaste. Use a toothbrush to scrub the socks clean but
be sure to be gentle when cleaning face markings.
• For that icky tail itch that can cause your horse to start
rubbing his tail, apply some Listerine Mouthwash.
• When bathing your horse, after you rinse out the shampoo or conditioner spray them down with a solution of
half white vinegar and half water. This will repel flies and
dirt and provide a great shine.
• When pulling a mane to help thin it out use an old clipper
blade. It will pull the mane without making it look too blunt.
• After body clipping, a rinse with warm olive oil and apple
cider vinegar will prevent fungus and eliminate that dry
“just clipped” look.
• Baby wipes are a cheap option for last minute touch ups
and tack wipe downs.
• Disposable dusting cloths, like Swiffers, are great for putting the final shine on a clean coat.
If you have any horse care tips that you’d like to submit for our Back to Basics column
please send them to Sarah at [email protected].
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here is nothing greater than the heart of a
horse. Horses have the ability to connect
with humans in a way that is utterly unique.
Their ability to sense our moods, intentions, and
physical states is uncanny. As virtually any horse
owner will tell you, horses have the ability to tune in
to us, to make use forget our troubles, and to make
us see the best in ourselves and the world around
us. In other words, they have the innate ability to heal.
Tennessee Walking Horses, long known for their
kind and patient dispositions, are particularly suited
for interacting with those facing struggles. They are
the perfect horses to bring joy to the sad, hope to
the nearly-defeated, and freedom to the physically
impaired. It is absolutely no wonder that they have
become highly valued team members for outreach
programs across the nation.
Headquartered in Michigan, Camp Casey is a
horseback riding program for children with cancer.
Through their Cowboy Camp Outs, Horsey House
Calls, and Outlaw Outings, Camp Casey has spread
the healing power of horses for a decade. As a
member of their Hero Herd, the Tennessee Walking
Horse Beamer has walked his way into the hearts
of cancer stricken kids throughout the Great Lakes
State.
At Brookhaven Retreat in Seymour, Tennessee,
four Tennessee Walking Horse mares are used to
help women struggling with mental health issues,
mood disorders, and chemical dependencies. The
horses, Candy, Izzy, Cairo, and Honey Comb, help
patients better communicate their thoughts and
feelings regarding difficult issues such as isolation,
dependence, anxiety, connection, and intimacy.
Rhythm Of The Rein, a PATH premier accredited
therapeutic riding program in Marshfield, Vermont, depends on their three Tennessee Walking
Horses to work with a variety of clients enduring
everything from Autism to Cerebral Palsy to Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shiloh is known
for her patience and gentleness, which allows riders
to develop a strong sense of security. Dos’ specialty
is working with returning veterans to help them
overcome physical challenges as well as PTSD
symptoms. Finally, tolerance is the key attribute
of Tango’s Topper who is a pro at comforting firsttime riders.
In Petaluma, California, Giant Steps Therapeutic
Riding Center offers lessons for riders of all ages.
Their mission is to enrich and change the lives of
children and adults with disabilities through the
extraordinary benefits of therapeutic riding and related equine assisted activities. Their riders range in
age from four to 94 and they serve riders with over
50 distinct disabilities each year including blindness, Cystic Fibrosis, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy,
Muscular Dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries.
Their Tennessee Walking Horses include Katydid, the 2010 Region 11 PATH Horse of the Year,
Scarlet, the facility’s official greeter, and Pepe, the
class clown of the barn.
Kind, willing, patient - the Tennessee Walking
Horse is the ideal therapy partner. They are always
willing to share their hearts and they are always
there to lend a helping hoof.
–Sarah Gee
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