THE HORSE GAZETTE news shorts


“Improving your judging eye & showing skills for the new 2011 usdf tests - what judges are looking for”


host “Improving Y our Judging Eye & Showing Skills for the New 2011 USDF Tests – What Judges are Looking For”. The featured instructor for this educational program is


Austin Dressage Unlimited and USDF Region 9 will


International Dressage Judge, Maryal Barnett, a popular speaker, FEI “C” judge, USEF “S” Judge, and Canadian Equestrian Federa- tion Senior Judge. Maryal is part of the USDF “L” Faculty, and an Examiner & Senior Official for the ‘r’ and “R” Dressage Judges Training Program. Starting this 2011 competition season, the test patterns , 2nd


of all dressage tests for the Introductory, 1st


have been redesigned. To help dressage enthusiasts prepare for these changes and know what to expect, ADU and Region 9 are hosting this major educational seminar in the Georgetown Library Conference Room, Georgetown, Texas. This 2-day program is approved by USDF for Continuing Education credits, as well as being approved by USDF University for credits. Judges and “L” Graduates will expand their judging knowledge and skills using these new tests. The lecture will also be directed towards riders, who will learn what is expected in the new tests, and how to improve their performance and scores in this new competition season.


participants: (4) credits for the 2-day program. Auditors: (1) credit for each full day. Judge & L Grad Participants: 2-Day Program $80.


Auditors: 2-Day attendance $55, 1-Day attendance: $40. Send check by Feb. 10 - after Feb. 10, please add $5/day to fees. Make checks payable to Austin Dressage Unlimited. Mail to: Marilyn Kulifay, P.O. Box 3452, Houston, TX 77253. Discount hotel rooms are available for attendees at La Quinta, Georgetown, Texas – call 512-869-2541. For more information, call Marilyn Kulifay at 713-


861-0761 or email: marily2004@yahoo.com or visit AustinDres- sageUnlimited.net.


formed association dedicated to the working cow horse. STCHA offers great entry level classes as well as open classes for top performers. STCHA stands alone in South Texas as the only as- sociation dedicated to the promotion of Working Cow Horses and holds practices, where the open riders are able to coach the novice and novice amateur. STCHA’s goal


is to affiliate with the National Reined Cow Horse Associa- tion, so their mem- bers can qualify for year- end awards with NRCHA as well as with STCHA. ST- CHA holds a prac- tice every month as well as a show each


month and their sea- son is just kicking off.


is welcome and will have a place in our association, no matter your age or ability,” said Mike Hansen, President. “We want you as a member. Watch our web page (www.SouthTexasCowhorseAssociation.com) and Facebook page (South Texas Cowhorse Association) for upcoming dates and locations.” For more information you can contact Mike Hansen at


830-966-4677 or email mbhansen@swtexas.net. “Everyone


New south texas cowhorse association The South Texas Cowhorse Association is a newly


United This program is USDF University accredited: Judge , 3rd and 4th levels


Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital with this being the 3rd topping $2,000!


The ROPER Team raised $2,695.00 this year for St. year


athlete! He rides Queenie (AQHA) at all of his practices and he rode her on the ride beside dad, Ken riding Judie (ApHC). If you were not able to assist in sponsoring this year


or participating, we are planning on doing it again next year in November. I know you either participated as a rider or donated in the past or you have talked to me about going on the ride but have not made it yet. Come out next time! A special thanks goes out to the Local VFW Post 837


been there for ROPER also. Hope you will be there for us in 2011 in some of our


adventures! Congratulations, ROPER Team, Volunteers, Sponsors, etc.! - Coach Sherri Mell & ROPER


2011 dressage test book T h e


Equestrian Fed- eration, Inc.® Dressage Tests for Training through Fourth Levels are now available. These new edi- tions become ef- fective with the beginning of the 2011 USEF com- petition year (De- cember 1, 2010) and will remain in use for the next four (4) years (un- til November 30, 2014).


continuing service to USEF mem- bers, the new edition of the popular USEF Dressage Test Booklet is now availble. This convenient pocket-size booklet, which contains all movements, directives, and test information for Training through Fourth Level, can be ordered from USEF for a cover price of only $5 each (plus shipping). This booklet also includes the USDF Intro Tests. These guidelines must be read prior to accessing USEF dressage score sheets. http://www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/dressage/


2011DressageBookletOrderForm.pdf


equine photographer’s network winter solstice 2010 contest


Photographer’s Network Winter Solstice 2010 Contest. All images had to be taken on December 21st and entered as they were taken from the camera without editing, showing horses from around the country in their environment.


Farm in Driftwood, Texas and is priced to the right home for $8,000. You can contact Laurie at 512-791-4217 or visit www.Lau-


rieVirkstis.com. Alora Leonard


The new horse lover’s 2 minute how-to video from bay area equestrian network


In this special BAEN two-in-one video, Northern


California Horse Identifier, Patrick Kealy, shows how to trace the lineage, age, past owner, and racing history of an off-the-track race horse. In part one, Patrick explains the difference between various breeds’ tattoos and how to contact breed associations. In part two, Patrick describes the best way to “flip a lip” and how to decipher hard to read or faded tattoos. Watch it in high definition at http://www.bayequest.info/2minvideo/100.htm. If you are interested in adopting an ex-racehorse, please


contact Pam Berg, at G.E.V.A. 707-527-8092 http://www.glenel- lenfarms.com/geva/. Bay Area Equestrian Network (BAEN) has 100+ free


videos in its archives covering Horsemanship, Health Care, Train- ing, Tack & Equipment, and Barn & Stable. A new high-definition video is uploaded every 1-2 weeks. The Horse Lover’s 2 Minute How-To Videos are produced exclusively for BAEN by Padma Video, a Bay Area video production company specializing in equestrian video. To view this and other Horse Lover’s 2-Minute How-


“How to read a lip tatoo” Clarence, a young Andalusian, was bred at Blue Fire Moon


austin equestrian center is re- purposed, re-imaged, remodeled and renamed


Austin Equestrian is now named River Horse and it


is taking the shape of the vision of Penny Stone (Whole Horse Power), and owner, Diane Gregg. River Horse has beautiful new stalls and an interactive playground for higher learning is under construction. Besides the beautiful covered arena, clients at River Horse can take advantage of the new Fitness Center. With all of the changes, there are several new programs


River Horse will offer this year. Diane Gregg’s “Thinking Body Fitness for Riders” will


ful-o-pep launches new “my story” promotion


ers of Ful-O-Pep brand livestock feed, announced today the launch of their 2011 equine feed promotion: “My Story.” The “My Story” campaign was developed to give horse owners an opportunity to, not only share their horse’s special story, but also a chance to be Ful-O-Pep’s cover model in future advertising, as well as an op- portunity to win a ton of Ful-O-Pep Brand Equine Feed. “Not everyone competes, or even rides their horse, for


To Videos, please visit http://www.bayequest.info/2minvideo/. To learn more about BAEN’s video services for advertisers and web sites, visit http://www.bayequest.info/static/advertop-padma- video.htm, write to adsales@bayequest.com, or call us toll-free 800-943-8883.


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provide a unique, effective exercise and body awareness program. With an extensive background in Dance and Physical Therapy, Diane is a master at finding and correcting those frozen places and body imbalances that keep rider and horse stuck in those pesky limiting patterns. Her sessions take place in the beautifully remodeled fitness center. Penny Stone’s Whole Horsemanship approach to rid-


that matter,” said Allied Feed’s VP of Marketing, Nelwyn Rob- inson, “A great deal of focus is given to competitors, high dollar horses and equine professionals, while so many much-loved horses often come from very humble beginnings,” Robinson continued. “We wanted the “My Story” promotion to give every horse owner an opportunity to share what makes their horse special.”


ing, training and rehabilitating horses is a continuously evolving method of helping people really connect with horses and create happy, pain and fear free lives. Penny will be con ducting a series of clinics that will guide you through the foundation of Whole Horsemanship from training to riding. Penny will also be conduct- ing several Telling TTouch Clinics this year. The Equine Assisted Learning Program being taught


by Lynn Silver and Sarah Janosik. If you have read “The Tao of Equus”, you are familiar with this work. Lynn and Sarah are now teaching workshops at River Horse.


For more information call 512-847-9968. Visit us at: www.HorseGazette.com The Horse Gazette’s, Laurie Virkstis, entry for the Equine As a States The Harlandale Masons fed us again and have always Brandon McConnell was again the highest collecting 2010 ROPER results for st. jude ride


Highest collecting athlete, Brandon McConnell riding Queenie


stories and photos. The rules are simple: participants’ email their story of up to 500 words along with a maximum of 2 photos to mystory@alliedfeeds.com. The stories and photos will be posted on Ful-O-Pep’s Facebook page in the order they are received. The story with the most “Likes” in a given month will be placed in a semifinalist category to be reposted for the final voting in June. The winner for each month may be used in the upcoming month’s advertisements. The five semifinalist’s stories will be reposted in June for final voting. The winner of the five semifinalists will receive a ton of Ful-O-Pep brand Equine feed, the four runner’s up will receive halters. Visit either Ful-O-Pep’s Facebook page or www.fulopep.com for more details.


Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame of Fort Worth, Texas, can now call the wardrobe of famed Wild West performer Lulu Bell Parr its own, as a gift of the entire collection has been provided courtesy of Barbara Schmitt and Mary Schmitt, owners of Cayuse Western Americana of Jackson, Wyoming. Recognized as the forerunner to modern-day western fashion and design, with a flare for the extravagant, Lulu Bell Parr captured the admiration of audiences around the globe with the spectacular garb she designed and cre- ated.


who have always been there for ROPER in memory of Don Greer.


months to have acquired several significant gifts that provide an intimate look into the lives of these incredible women,” said the Museum s Executive Director Pat Riley. “This wardrobe is the most complete of its kind and will join other significant gifts, such as Annie Oakley’s travel trunk, in telling a compelling story about the lives of women who carved the path that many continue to travel today.”


Americana,” the collection includes more than 100 personal items of the audacious Parr, one of the most entertaining and flamboyant of the early Wild West Show cowgirls. “It is a miracle that this collection exists,” said Mary


Schmitt. “This collection is one of what historians believe could have been as many as eight trunks that contained her costumes and props and have since disappeared.” Much of the collection includes leather jackets, vests and


belts that display intricate beading reflective of the Sioux culture that surrounded Parr during her time as a performer, along with her #66 Miles City Saddlery Co. Coggshall saddle. More than 35 vintage photographs are also included giving Museum visitors a glimpse into the life of this extraordinary woman.


riding and shooting but was best known for riding bucking horses. Parr was billed as a cowgirl that could ride any man-eating bronc that a cowboy could and often waved and smiled at the crowd as she did so. She stayed with the Pawnee Bill Show until 1908 before traveling to Europe with the Colonel Cummins Wild West Brighten Tour. She often talked about when she got to perform before King Edward in Liverpool, England. She was the head- liner with Pawnee Bill’s Wild West in 1916. But the times were changing and the Wild West Shows weren’t making any money any more. Instead of retiring, she stayed touring with smaller less known shows. In 1929, at the age of 53, she was still performing with the King Brother’s Rodeo that barely made enough money to pay for the moving expense between cities. When she finally retired, she was penniless. In 1937, Lulu moved into the home of her brother, Wil-


Born in 1876 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lulu did some trick Described as a “rare and important group of Wild West “The Museum has been particularly fortunate in recent


Receives Historical Wardrobe Fort Worth, Texas, January 6, 2010 - The National


National Cowgirl Museum The “My Story” campaign is in full swing with a call for


liam, in Dayton, OH. The home was made of tarpaper and had no electricity or water. She was well known in the neighborhood because she would dress up in her costumes and sit under a tree with her collectibles and meet the school kids when they got off the bus. Lulu died April 17, 1955, after suffering a stroke and was buried in Medway, Ohio, in an unmarked grave: an egregious oversight that was remedied in 2001 by the Medway Area Histori- cal Society. “The fact that Ms. Parr s belongings were recovered after


such an unremarkable passing gives testimony to her significance to western culture and its history, said Riley. Although she mar- ried early in her career, she never had children and divorced after a short time. The Museum is truly grateful to Barbara Schmitt and Mary Schmitt for their selfless contribution of this significant gift.”


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