set up a dynamic website full of contacts, ideas and opportunities at
www.foshgaitedsporthorse.com One program generating a lot of interest is Gaited Distance. A trail
mileage program complete with awards and recognition, the new pro- gram is recognized by both the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) and American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC). So if you ride a gaited trail horse, join FOSH, sign up and hit the trails! Another innovative program is the Equine Agility Program. Spear-
headed by Sue DeLaurentis of Imagine a Horse, this program off ers fun and learning in a non-mounted competitive arena. It has wide-ranging appeal in that it creates an environment for young horses to learn and compete in hand and at liberty. T is fi ts perfectly in FOSH’s structure that no horse shall be shown under saddle until they are three years old. Because there are classes in Equine Agility for all ages, there are wonderful opportunities for retired and semi-retired horses to have fun and compete, too. Education, news, fun and scheduled events are all part of FOSH’s
bimonthly publication, Sound Advocate. Distributed both electronically and in print, each issue is loaded with current events, show schedules and resources such as sound horse clinicians, breeders as well as infor- mative articles on horse health, training and other topics. FOSH is the gold standard for promoting all gaited breeds and cre-
ating venues for showing, playing, riding and learning. Each endeavor begins with the commitment, “T e horse comes fi rst.” Since Cheri fi rst set her sights on a Tennessee Walker world without soring, the tireless and devoted volunteers have marched and gaited toward that end. Pending legislation may soon bring that dream into sight. Progress has been made but there is still much to do. Visit the FOSH website
www.fosh.info to learn how you can help them help.
GAITED SPORT HORSE PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
Gaited Distance—Honors and rewards gaited horses competing in endurance, limited distance and competitive trail competitions.
Gaited Agility—honors and rewards gaited horses compet- ing in agility classes in hand.
Gaited Dressage—honors and rewards gaited horses competing in dressage.
For further information, visit
www.foshgaitedsporthorse.com
Dutch Henry is a novelist and writer who writes about “People & Horses Helping Horses & People” and resides in Virginia with his wife of 36 years, Robin; along with one horse, dogs, cats and chickens. Dutch also does free “T erapy For T erapy
Horse Clinics” at therapeutic riding centers across the country to help horses maintain proper posture, free- and-easy movement and body carriage. You can reach Dutch at
dutchhenry@hughes.net He would love to hear from you. Join his blog at, ht p://dutchhenry.blogspot. com His novel “We’ll Have the Summer,” is available on Amazon and Dutch’s website
www.dutchhenryauthor.com
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