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ETI Corral 118
March 2015 Newsletter
PresidentDan Mayer
[email protected]
Vice-PresidentTerry Simon
805-522-3346
SecretaryKaren Martin
TreasurerBarbara Black
Board Members
Lorraine Biederman
Chris Mayer
Daniel Kutzbach
Lynn Tepper
Kris Kelly
Shari Valdivia
Horse Shows
Terry Simon
805-522-3346
Hello everyone!
Thanks go out to Fral Lelli and all our participants who
attended our Horse show Clinic/Tack sale earlier this
month. It was quite a success and already paying off
dividends to a number of you who showed last weekend
at the Corral 38 show!
Our first High Point show of the year draws near on
Sunday April 12th. Keep in mind that along with our
usual show awards & prizes, we've got our Year end
Grand High point awards which were on display at our
awards banquet last month. For those of you who
weren't able to view them in person they are:
Points
Lynne Tepper
Grand Champion - An "Elite Custom" Saddle sponsored by Elite Custom Saddles & Corral 118
ETI 118 Scribe
Beth Haney
[email protected]
Reserve Champion - "Elite Custom Saddle" Silver Stirrups sponsored by June Tabor Show Horses
Area 8 Directors
Steve Alvarez
Runner up - An "Elite Custom Saddle" Bronc Trophy
Halter sponsored by Raymond Blanco Jr.
Membership
Chris Mayer
805-581-3150
Sponsorship
Lorraine
Biederman
805-796-1441
\Newsletter &
Web Daniel
Kutzbach
[email protected]
Everyone starts out even, so good luck and get out there
and SHOW!
Regards,
Dan
Corral 118 Gratefully Acknowledges
Our 2015 Sponsors
CHARLES LISKEY, DVM
SHEILA LANGROCK-YOSEMITE PET HOSPITAL
TERRY SIMON-WWW.TERRYSFLOWERSFORYOU.COM
CHRIS MAYER- BASIC HORSEMANSHIP
KAREN MARTIN-CPA
EQUICARE HORSE SITTING & CARE
JUNE TABOR SHOW HORSES
ELITE CUSTOM SADDLES -RAYMOND BLANCO
THRIFTY HORSE CONSIGNMENT SHOPPE
SAN DIMAS GRAIN & PET COMPANY
BRADLEY PERDUE DVM
BARBARA BLACK
SHARI VALDIVIA & SHELLY FREED- EQUICARE
THRIFTY HORSE
SUSAN PFANN
DUTTON BITS
BRIGHT STAR SADDLERY
HORSE TECH
PV PRO AUDIO
EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS
WWW.EQUINECANINENEWS.COM
LARRY & LYNNE TEPPER
GLORY REINS RIDING SCHOOL- MOORPARK
Here are the Confirmed show dates for
2015
Show season
April 12, 2015
July 19th, 2015 (Rain Date)
May 17th, 2015
August 30, 2015
June 7th, 2015
October 4th, 2015
News Page
The Following is a message I got from Kimberly Dwight. This is for all you trail riders out there.
911 I hate more meetings but this is important.
Kimberly Dwight - ETI Corral 138 Barrel Springs Riders - Antelope Valley charter member
Trails are in trouble!!!!
911
To all Equestrians and Hikers
I expect all to show up. No excuse is strong enough to not make this meeting. Sorry it is that important that the
room be filled.
This is to every equestrian and hiker in the Los Angeles park areas. The fight is on for our trails.
If you have not heard as of yet, Rec. and Parks had been asked and is considering allowing Mountain Bike Racing
in our park trails in Hansen Dam. Foot in door here means that all city parks will be open for these races. Army
Corps is considering it. The only thing that stands in the way to stop this is the all stake holders (you and me),
HDPAB and CD7’s neighborhood councils.
I am asking all to come to the Hansen Dam Park Advisory Board meeting Tuesday night 03/31/15 7:00pm located
at: Lake View Terrace Rec. Center, 11075 Foothill blvd, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342
WE NEED TO STOP THIS NOW! THE BOLDNESS OF THESE GROUPS SHOWS BECAUSE THEY HAVE
POSTED THE FIRST EVENT ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE ALREADY WITHOUT APPROVAL YET.
Why would a mountain bike race ever be considered or allowed in a park where mountain biking is prohibited for
being too impactful? Has Recreation and Parks changed its mind about the impacts of mountain biking in City of
Los Angeles parks?
There are a lot of City parks stakeholders who will want to know about this. Please pass this on.
Please be at this meeting
Thank you
Vikki Brink
FTDNC Equestrian Committee Chair
HDPAB Member
S.V.A.C. & E.T.I. NAT’L HIGH POINT
WESTERN / ENGLISH HORSE SHOW
April 12, 2015 SVAC Horse Show Premium
Gateway Equestrian Center, 3495 Chicory Leaf Place, Simi Valley,
INFO: Terry Simon 805-522-3346
WEBSITE: www.eti118.org --For Rules, Premium, Waiver & Entry Form!
SAVE MONEY PRE-ENTER! SEE ENTRY FORM FOR PRE-ENTRY RATES NO ONLINE ENTRIES!
Registration Opens 7:00 a.m.
Show Starts: 8:00 a.m.
> > >ACAAP, OCAP & PAC Approved < < <
RAIL JUDGE: KASH GRIMES
TRAIL JUDGE: JOLINE KING-PEBLY
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SHOWMANSHIP - E/W (English/Western)
1. Showmanship in Hand E/W 13 &Under
2. Showmanship in Hand E/W 14-18
3. Showmanship in Hand E/W 19 & Over ATS
4. Showmanship in Hand E/W 30 & Over ATS
5. Showmanship in Hand E/W- Open
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7. Mares - Open
8. Stallions & Geldings - Open
9. Yearlings & 2yr olds - Open
10. Halter Non-Color
11. Halter Color
12. Halter Open
CHAMPION & RESERVE
1st & 2nd Places from Halter Classes 1-7
15 MINUTE BREAK
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100. Lead Line Equitation E/W 7 & Under
(Lead Line held after the last Halter class)
TRAIL CLASSES:
200. WARM -UP TRAIL-rider chooses
ONE trail course to practice. MUSTcheck-in with
gatekeeper. Trail class open from 10am-2pm
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Trail Horse Leadline E/W 7 & Under
Green Horse Trail - Open
Trail Horse W/T E/W 10 & Under
Trail Horse W/T E/W 11-13
Trail Horse W/T E/W 14-18
Trail Horse W/T E/W 19 & Over ATR
Trail Horse E/W 13 & Under
Trail Horse E/W 14-18
Trail Horse E/W 19 & Over ATR
Trail Horse E/W 30 & Over ATR
Trail Horse E/W Open
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WESTERN
Green Western Pleasure - Open
Country Pleasure Western 13 & Under
Country Pleasure Western 14-18
Country Pleasure Western 19 & Over ATR
Country Pleasure Western 30 & Over ATR
Country Pleasure Western - Open
Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Western Pleasure 14-18
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Western Pleasure 19 & Over ATR
Western Pleasure 30 & Over ATR
Western Pleasure - Open
Western Equitation 13 & Under
Western Equitation 14-18
Western Equitation 19 & Over ATR
Western Equitation 30 & Over ATR
Western Equitation - Open
Western Horsemanship - Open
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W/T Pleasure 10 & Under
W/T Pleasure 11-13
W/T Pleasure 14-18
W/T Pleasure 19 & Over ATR
W/T Equitation 10 & Under
W/T Equitation 11-13
W/T Equitation 14-18
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W/T W/E HORSEMANSHIP
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W/T Pleasure 10 & Under
W/T Pleasure 11-13
W/T Pleasure 14-18
W/T Pleasure 19 & Over ATR
W/T Equitation 10 & Under
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ENGLISH
Country Pleasure English 13& Under
Country Pleasure English 14-18
Country Pleasure English 19 & Over ATR
Country Pleasure English 30 & Over ATR
Country Pleasure English - Open
Hunt Seat Pleasure 13 & Under
Hunt Seat Pleasure 14-18
Hunt Seat Pleasure 19 & Over ATR
Hunt Seat Pleasure 30 & Over ATR
Hunt Seat Pleasure - Open
Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under
Hunt Seat Equitation 14-18
Hunt Seat Equitation 19 & Over ATR
Hunt Seat Equitation 30 & Over ATR
Hunt Seat Equitation - Open
English Horsemanship - Open
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ANY/ALL CLASSES WITH LESS THAN THREE RIDERS MAY BE COMBINED
Note: The Lunch Break will be held approximately at NOON.
ARENA RULES:
Tack changes: you must leave the arena before the class is pinned to complete your tack change.
Class adds/scratches must be done TWO classes prior to class added or scratched. Scratches will be charged
1/2 the class fee. NO EXCEPTIONS
SYMBOLS KEY
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Horse or Rider may not show this year or has never shown in Trail at lope or canter.
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RIDER May not show in any class at any show at a lope or canter. (Per ETI National)
OCAP & PAC Approved. Check with registry for participation rules
CORRAL 118 YEAR-END AWARDS:
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL CORRAL 118 YEAR-END AWARDS, YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF CORRAL 118
AND COMPETE IN 4 OF 5 SHOWS. CORRAL 118 RULES AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.eti118.org.
END-OF-DAY HIGH POINT AWARDS
Presented to the following horse/rider combination.
SVAC Day End Awards, must show in at least 4 qualifying classes in that division.
10 & Under W/T Western
1, 15, 41, 45, 49
14-18 W/T English
2, 17, 49, 52, 56
13 & Under English
19, 58, 63, 68, 73
11-13 W/T Western
1, 16, 42, 46, 49
19 & Over W/T English
3, 18, 49, 53, 57
14-18 English
20, 59, 64, 69, 73
14-18 W/T Western
2, 17, 43, 47, 49
13 & Under Western
1, 19, 25, 30, 35
19 & Over-ATR English
21, 60, 65, 70, 73
19 & Over W/T Western
3, 18, 44, 48, 49
14-18 Western
2, 20, 26, 31, 36
30 & Over-ATR English
22, 61, 66, 71, 73
10 & Under W/T English
1, 15, 49, 50, 54
19 & Over-ATR Western
3, 21, 27, 32, 37
Open Western
5, 23, 29, 34, 39,
11-13 W/T English
1, 16, 49, 51, 55
30 & Over-ATR Western
4, 22, 28, 33, 38
Open English
23, 62, 67, 72, 73
1/31/2015
2015 E.T.I. CORRAL 118 SVAC & NAT’L HIGH POINT SHOW ENTRY FORM
NO ONLINE ENTRIES. FAX OR MAIL ONLY ***PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD**
One Horse/Rider per form Pre-Entry Deadline: Must be postmarked, faxed, or
received no later than the Thursday before the show. CASH/CHECKS ONLY --PAY AT SHOW!
Date:
Entry # ________________
Corral #:
Proof of Membership Required
Name: ___________________________________________________Phone: (______)_____________
First
Last
Area Code
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City
E-mail: __________________________________
State
Zip
Birth Date (If under 18)_________Over 18____
No one will be allowed to ride without a signed Waiver & Release. A signed Waiver is required with each Show Entry Form
upon check in. If under 18, Parent or Legal Guardian must sign Waiver & Release (trainer's signature is not acceptable). If
parent or legal guardian is not available to sign on day of event, please sign and mail the Waiver & Release along with your
pre-entry. Waiver & Release forms are available at our web site www.eti118.org.
Circle Category: 10&U W/T 11-13 W/T 14-18 W/T 19 & O W/T ATR 13&U 14-18 19&O ATR
30&O ATR
Amateur Professional Western English Both (This will apply for points for day end and year end awards)
OPEN
Name of horse: ______________________________Age: ____Sex: ____Breed: ________________________
Color: ____________Owner’s Signature:____________________________ Attach copy of papers if applicable
Circle Each Class Entered (X out classes that are scratched ---be sure to fill out form)
T T T T T T T T T T T
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73
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100 200 [warm up trail] 300 [warm up pleasure]
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Please mail all entries to:
Chris Mayer
387 Lamp Post Circle
Simi Valley, CA 93065
FAX: 805-581-3945
For fax issues
805 581-3150
Web Site:
www.eti118.org
Total Classes
Total Entry Fees
Pre-Entry Non-Member: ______
$14.00 per class
[$7.00 per scratch]
Pre-Entry Member:
______ $12.00 per class
[$6.00per scratch]
Add/Post Entry Non-Member ______ $16.00 per class
[$8.00 per scratch]
Add/Post Entry Member
________ $14.00 per class
[$7.00 per scratch]
Trail Set-Up Fee [1 warm-up trail course]
Warm-Up Pleasure Fee (class 300)
Ground Fee (See Entry # ______ if more than one rider
Drug Fee (See Entry # ______ if more than one rider
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ETI 118 SVAC FEE (RIDER & HORSE COMBO) MUST PAY
Please make all checks payable
to: ETI CORRAL 118
$25 CHARGE FOR
RETURNED CHECKS
Open checks must be closed
after last class
ETI NAT'L HIGH PT. FEE (RIDER & HORSE COMBO) MUST PAY
5.00
5.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
ETI Non-Member Single Event Membership fee
Other Amount: ________________________
_____________
Yes I want to sponsor a Year End Class
(amount) __________
Total Amount Due: _______
Check #______ Driver’s License: _________________________
cashier’s initials: _______ or Cash_________ ____________
SEE OTHER ENTRIES #
.
EVERY ENTRY MUST HAVE A CHECK# OR REFERENCE ON IT.
Lorraine�Biederman
Corral�118�Sponsorship�Chairperson
41�La�Encina
Newbury�Park,�California� 91320
805-796-1411
[email protected]
Dear Valued Sponsor,
As we begin our 2015 show season we are reminded that we cannot continue to present
our fantastic horse shows without your support. It is with your generosity that we can
bring to our members great shows with the best judgers and day-end awards not to
mention our Year-end awards that you also help support.
I hope that we can count on you again this year. I have enclosed a sponsor sheet that
hopefully you will fill out and send back to me with your generous donation. Please
remember that ETI Corral 118 is a Not-For-Profit club and every dollar that comes into
the club goes to the production of our shows. We are all volunteers and with your help
try our best to give our community the best horse shows available.
Thank you so much for your donation and we look forward to seeing you at our shows.
Sincerely,
Lorraine Biederman
Corral 118 Sponsorship Chairperson
2015 ADVERTISEMENT &SPONSORSHIP FORM
E.T.I. Corral 118 is a not-for-profit equestrian organization dedicated to providing horse
shows and related events open to anyone who wants to participate. (EQUESTRIAN TRAILS, INC.
(E.T.I.) is a California-Not-For-Profit organization that is dedicated to equine legislation, good
horsemanship, and the acquisition and preservation of trails.) Your sponsorship 1 through
placing an advertisement promotes equestrian activities, good horsemanship, and trail etiquette
through local horse shows, play days, organized trail rides, etc. Your advertisement can be for a
business or to support an equestrian in her or his riding goals. (A donation without any print
copy is considered a sponsorship.) Your advertisement will appear in our 2015 newsletters as
well as on our web site. Further, your web site or e-mail will be linked on our web site. (You
must supply a print-ready advertisement according to advertisement level below.)
Please choose from the following categories:
PLATINUM: $200 provides FULL PAGE ad
GOLD: $135 to $199 provides 1/2 page ad
SILVER: $70 to $134 provides 1/4 page ad
COPPER: $35 to $69 provides business-card size ad
Name: __________________________
Business: ________________________
Address: _________________________
Questions? Please call Lorraine
Biederman Sponsorship Chair,
at 805-796-1411 or E-mail at
[email protected]
_________________________________
E-mail: __________________________
Phone No.: _______________________
Amount: $_______________________
Your support is deeply appreciated by all
who participate and enjoy ETI Corral 118
activities and events.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Visit our Web Site – www.eti118.org
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Please mail this form and check to:
Lorraine Biederman Sponsorship
Chair
E.T.I. Corral 118
41 La Encina
Newbury Park, California 91320
Please make checks payable to:
E.T.I. Corral 118
Advertisement and/or Sponsorship amount must be either in cash/check or product
value. Product value is the retail value of the item[s] donated. Please, no
promotional gift certificates or gift cards. All size ads are approximate to printing
specifications.
ETI Corral 118 would like to thank all of you who contributed
to the Silent Auction at our Awards Banquet
Lorraine Biederman
Dutton Bits
$16
Brianna Bodmer
The Missing Link
$10
Equine Magazine
AD
$50
Kim Estrada
Horse wine holder
$35
Kim Estrada
Nature Vet Items
$10
Kim Estrada
Splint Boots
$5
Horse Tech
Gut Works
$12
Chance Leatherman
Silver Cuff Braclet
$25
Chance Leatherman
West of Texas Jacket $51
Chance Leatherman
P.Stone 1998 Sp Run $50
Chance Leatherman
Silvr Bit
$35
Karen Martin
Purine Equine Sr.
$22
Karen Martin
Sleazy Sleepwear
$45
Chris Mayer
Busy Horse Feed Bag $26
Linda & Mike Moen
Glass Horse Figurine
P. V. Pro Audio
$24
Leather Show Halter w/silver & lead $70
June Tabor
2 T-Shirts
$11
June Tabor
2 Key Chains
$21
June Tabor
Riding Lesson
$32
Lynne Tepper
Basket (wine/glass/candle)
Lynne Tepper
Horse shoe necklace & earrings
Lynne Tepper
Horse watch
Lyne Tepper
Horse necklace & earrings
$15
$25
$20
$19
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1-940-437-517 www.elitecustomsaddles.com
June Tabor 1- 805-279-5505
Raymond Blanco
Martin & Company
wishes everyone a
Fantastic
2015 show season
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142 W. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, Ca.
909-599-5518
Thrifty
Horse Consignment Shoppe
960 W. 6th Street, Norco Ca.
951-280-0294
PV ProAudio
Gladly supports and sponsors ETI Corral 118
Wishing all exhibitors, participants and guests a fun safe show season.
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ETI Corral 118 Classifieds
Brand new horse blanket (nwt), gray and dark blue,
size 72, nylon fabric, waterproof, turnout sheet,
$60, Simi. [email protected]
Show Halter, silver and heavy quality
leather, med oil, used, great condition,
size small horse/cob/yearling, $75, Simi. [email protected] /
[email protected]
For sale Western Show Jackets, small, $25/each
Cleaned. Off white is polyester with studs & jewels,
fabric appliques.
Off wite & green, brushed cotton light weight denim
with wood & metal beads, ultra suede appliques
Simi. [email protected] /
English or Dressage Brilde with Caveson, and rein
(non-split). Very good condition, no tears, all buckels
good. Dark Brown with fine white stiching. Fully adjustable. Fit my thourghbreds. Horse size. Stored indoors. Adding double link chain curb strap, if wanted.
Nicer in person then pictures $90
ETI Corral 118 Classifieds
Brand new and never used. Tags
still attached. Didnt fit my horse
or go with my saddle. Strickingly beautiful leather headstall
with faux silver accents. Prettier
in person. Horse Size. Firm $40
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Horse Size. Used one time for
an hour. Originally purchased in
Janury 2014. Medium oiled with
Blue rhinestones. Not sold with
bit. $30
Just for laughs
Articles that may be of Interest
This summer has been one for the record books. To say it’s been a hot one would be a mild understatement at best. Parts
of the country have experienced record high temperatures as well as little to no rain. Some experts are comparing our
current weather patterns and conditions to the Dust Bowl of the 1930’s.These hot, drought-like conditions lead to all
sorts of problems; some are minor and some are very serious, especially for horses.
Did you know that a horse can sweat up to four gallons of water and electrolytes per hour when it is hot out? In hot
weather, dehydration and heat-induced illnesses become serious health concerns for a horse. The best way to avoid any
dehydration related problems is to provide plenty of fresh, cool water; some shade and a salt lick don’t hurt either. Don’t
forget to add nutritional supplements to your horses’ daily feed, too. You’ll want to make sure their bodies are getting
as many nutrients as they are sweating out.
During droughts, it is common for natural sources of water like streams, creeks and ponds to dry out. This presents a
problem since the little remaining water can pool up and become stagnant. Obviously, you don't want your horses drinking this unhealthy water, full of bacteria and parasites. Try to do your best in keeping your horses away from these
sources of stagnant water by providing plenty of fresh water.
Keep an eye on your horse's weight. Plants generally don't grow during a drought which can lead to a shortage in quality
green vegetation for your horses to eat. Your horses may not be receiving the appropriate amount of nutrition from the
pasture. Supplement their pasture diet with quality hay and feed.
During droughts and the resulting decline in desirable forages, horses may be forced to consume less palatable plants.
Try to minimize their access to these plants since some may be toxic to the horse. Horses prefer to eat green plants even
if they are fed hay so be careful with how much contact they have with toxic plants and weeds while out in pasture.
Fencing these problems areas off can provide an immediate solution however the toxic plants should be killed or removed to completely eliminate the threat of poisoning.
Worms are trouble year round but can be an even bigger problem during drought-like conditions. During a drought,
when a horse may not be able to get the full allotment of necessary nutrients, worms steal valuable vitamins and minerals from the horse. They can also damage the animal's gut which limits the horse's ability to absorb vital nutrients. A
consistent worming program can help keep these parasites in check.
Droughts often create dusty and dry conditions. All that dust blowing about can irritate your horses' eyes. Often these
are minor annoyances for the horse but an eye full of dust can sometimes scratch the cornea creating a real health concern. A good fly mask can help protect their eyes from sand, dirt, dust and other air-borne debris.
Record high temperatures and drought-like conditions can’t and don’t last forever. Although they are often stressful for
both horse and owner, they are nothing to get too worked up over as long as you understand how your animals are affected by the inhospitable environment and know how to protect them from the hot, dry weather. The key to managing
your stable of horses during these harsh conditions is to be fully prepared.
Help keep your horse healthy in hot conditions with electrolytes!
Good and Bad Grazing
Simply leaving a horse to graze in a field does not guarantee that it will feed on vegetation sufficient for a healthy diet.
For starters, the nutritional value is dependent on the types of plants that grow within the area. It also depends on the
state of growth of the plants; most grasses are at their most nutritious state before they go to seed. Finally, its value depends on the height of the grass. Horses prefer to graze on shorter rather than longer grasses. Areas with unpalatable
plants are not grazed and the uneaten plants produce seeds and multiply, making the area worse.
Good Plants
Meadow grass (Poa annua)–This plant was once common in water meadows in temperate climates. It provides good
ground cover and is enjoyed by horses.
Fescue (Festuca)–These grasses are relatively hardy. They are less palatable to horses than some other types, so there is
a possibility that it will be ignored if the horses have alternate species to graze.
Ryegrass (Lolium)–Ryegrass grows quickly. Most seed mixes for farm use in temperate climates contain a high percentage of this plant. It is not very drought resistant, but grows well early in the season.
Timothy (Phleum pratense)–This is not a very hardy grass, even though it is very palatable, and horses will have a tendency to seek out this plant among others. Timothy is also a tasty and nutritious element in hay.
Cocksfoot or Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata)–This can withstand spells of really dry weather during its growing season, but it does not have high carbohydrate content.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)–Dandelions are useful for grazing. Their broad leaves are palatable to horses, but a
horse will only be able to find them if the grass is short.
Wild Chicory (Cichorium intybus)–To humans, chicory is bitter, but is often without reserve by animals. Wild Chicory
is nutritious for horses because it has a good mineral content.
White Clover (Trifolium repens)–Clover has high starch content. Unfortunately, because it is so rich it can cause laminitis to develop, so a high pasture percentage is undesirable for ponies.
Bad Plants
Thistle (Carduus)–Thistles are painful to eat and the spines from the leaves can damage the mouth. They grow tall and
spread their seeds well, multiplying easily.
Nettle (Urtica dioica)–Nettles sting the inside of a horse’s mouth, so horses generally will not eat them willingly. They
are a problem because they grow rapidly, smothering more desirable plants.
Yorkshire Fog (Holcus lanatus)–The plant is not harmful to horses, but it has little nutritional value. It is a nuisance because it impedes the growth of other species of grass in a pasture.
Couchgrass (Agropyron repens)–This type of grass has a relatively low nutritional value. It spreads rapidly by extending
new growth through surrounding vegetation rather than relying on seeds. It can stop other, more desirable plants from
thriving.
Every horse has an individual body structure that determines its height and body shape. A horse also has a unique metabolism which influences how well it digests food and absorbs nutrients. The same amount of food for one horse will
have a different effect on another. Its nutritional needs vary depending on whether it is stabled, kept in a field, clipped or
not clipped. In order for your horse to meet its daily nutritional needs, it should be fed a balanced diet of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Parts of a Balanced Diet
When performing physical labor, a horse should be fed mostly roughage. However, grass and hay cannot usually supply
all the necessary energy needed for extensive work. Their digestive system cannot handle the bulk needed; extra nutrients are fed as horse supplements.
Part of the
Diet
Nature of the Element
Derivation
Protein
Proteins act as the body’s building
blocks. Muscle is mostly comprised of
protein; tendons and ligaments also have
high protein content.
The needs of most horses are met by
grass in the summer or hay in the winter. Soybean is a good, inclusive protein found in pellets.
Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates, the source of energy, are
stored as glycogen in the muscles, ready
for instant use during exercise.
Grass or hay gives enough for maintenance, but usually not for work.
Grains, such as oats, are the major energy source.
Fat
Fats or oils are another valuable energy
source because they can be broken down
to simple, easily used carbohydrates.
Many premixed foods include vegetable oils. Up to 15% of a horse’s energy
needs can be efficiently provided by
vegetable oil.
Water
Minerals
Much of the horse’s body contains “built- Spring grass may have high water content, but most of a horse’s needs are
in” water; it is the primary medium for
taken care of via drinking. Water must
carrying substances around the body.
be fresh and clean.
Bones need minerals; other body tissues
have some mineral requirements.
Alfalfa is a rich mineral source. They
are also taken in with soil during grazing. Salt is generally obtained through
a salt lick.
You must feed your horse according to its particular needs. Some ponies and horses do not need the extra nutrients, even when they are working. It is important to understand what types of activity indicate each work classification to better understand how much you should be feeding.
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Activities of a light work horse include walking with some trotting - feed up to 15% concentrates.
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Medium work includes some jumping, cantering, or galloping - feed up to 30% concentrates.
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Horses that spend two hours per day galloping or competing are considered hard working - feed up to 45%
concentrates.
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Maintenance (no work) horses usually require no extra nutrients and do well instead with high quality roughage as a way to maintain normal weight.
Special Needs
If a horse is out of kilter in weight, whether it be over or under, do not suddenly alter its diet to compensate. It can be
harmful to put an overweight horse on a crash diet since its digestive system cannot cope. As a guide, you should be able
to see where the ribs end, but not be able to see the shape of each rib.
A horse that lives outside will use more energy for warmth in damp, wet and windy weather; they’ll need extra nutrients.
It may also need additional folic acid supplements to make up for lower levels of the nutrient in grass. A stabled horse
may not need more food than usual in the summer.
Senior horses may benefit from processed roughage like chopped straw or complete horse pellets. Lost teeth sometimes
reduce their ability to eat hay. Senior horses need protein to replace muscle tissue broken down by metabolic aging, instead of carbohydrates which provide energy. If the horse is working, regular feeds maintain the energy levels.
Planning a Diet
When mixing feeds, first decide what type of work the horse will be performing; this parallels how much energy it must
receive. Once you determined this, you can then combine feeds that will provide the necessary energy; make sure the
feeds are concentrated enough for the horse to eat in one day.
In equine nutrition, energy in food is usually expressed in megacalories (Mcal) in a pound (1 Mcal = 1,000,000 calories).
Here is a list of energy values for specific feeds:
Oats: 1.5 Mcal/lb., Corn: 1.7 Mcal/lb., Barley: 1.6 Mcal/lb., Beet pulp: 1.3 Mcal/lb., Bran: 1.2 Mcal/lb.