News & Events Bits & Spurs Cont from page 23


and has a rich and diverse cattle and equine operation. Homesteaded in 1879 by Albert H. Huston, the AQHA Ranch- ing Heritage breeder bred horses such as Versatility Ranch Horse World Champion SS Hey One Eye. The four ranches have more than 200 horses, about half of which are mares. They breed quality horses that not only shine in the show pen but con- tribute to the livelihood of the ranch.


Kim Neas, Cross Roads, and Rumors


are Hot won the Select Amateur All- Around title at the Stars and Strips – Big A AQHA circuit June 30 -July 9 in Cony- ers, GA. They earned points in 5 events and a circuit win in trail.


Chance Cerny, Brazoria, was


awarded the Harold Armstrong Inspira- tional Award while at Bluebonnet Cutting HA’s July 1 event in Brenham. He was presented with a buckle and will receive a $2,500 scholarship.


Robertson Hill Ranch’s Ultimate


Team Roping, held July 4 in Perrin, paid a total of $116,950! Winners included Lane Cooper/Blaine Vick (#15/47.34), John Nichols/Kolby Miller (#36.46), Russ Eichler/Kolby Miller (#12/31.61), Bobby Mote/Arnold Felts (#11/34.97), Jeremy Boltinghouse/Gabriel Salgado (#10/ 49.96), James Southerland/R.J. Goodwin (#9/52.78), and Brian Luce/Mike Blair (#8/54/16).


Sabine Lazo, Caldwell, was awarded


the Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award on July 5 at the AjPHA World Champi- onship Show in Fort Worth. An anony- mous panel selected her, based on her display of sportsmanship throughout the show. She received a $1,000 scholarship plus a custom trophy buckle.


Magen Warlick, Stephenville, was


named reserve champion of the Calgary Stampede’s Cowboy Up Challenge July 7-10, riding Smarty Pants Marty and win- ning $5,000 for her efforts.


Ryan Major, Lindale, does more


than ride a cutting horse. She is also a mother, a personal trainer, and a realtor for Leslie Cain Realty in Lindale. On July 12, she was recognized for that business’s top


Brad Alexander, Jeanne Mock, & Donald Hedge took first place pen- ners at South LA Team Sorting show.


producer sales achievement for the month of June!


Paul Bogart, Oologah, OK, has a


new album entitled “Leather” coming out on CD in September. It’s been 4 years since he released “Oklahoma Wind”, and a lot has happened in that time. Paul’s life has taken new turns which have influ- enced his music and songwriting in a pos- itive way, and this album is evidence. fmi, pledgemusic.com/projects/paulbogart.


Losses Mack Alexander, 73, Lindale, died


June 13 in Tyler. He was born in Louisiana, graduated from Louisiana Tech, and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Cotton Council. He also was a longtime horse trainer in Lindale.


RPL My Te Cheerful died from a


sudden bout with colitis on June 15 at the Whitesboro farm of owners Vern and Rita Habighorst. The 13-year-old gelding was a magnificent halter horse and had won many Congress and AQHA World Cham-


24 SouthWest Horse Trader August 2017 Continued on page 26


BCHA president E.J. Huntley, pres- ents Chance Cerny with the Harold Armstrong Inspirational Award.


NEWS & EVENTS - Cont from page 22


11-13 PK Cutters, Graham, Jessica McLauchlin, 940-550-8012


11-13 3 Amigos August 11th Sh, Gonza- les, Marcy Blanchard, 210-379-0450


12 American OK CHA, Corn, OK, Connie Wartchow, 580-777-2876


12 USCHA Cutting/Ranch Cutting, Ard- more, WSPA, 214-502-2459


12-13 American South TX CHA, Bren- ham, Chris Woods, 832-541-3246


15-16 Weekend At West Texas Futurity, Amarillo, Cheryl Callis, 806-683-2683


18-20 Weekend At West Texas Futurity, Amarillo, Cheryl Callis, 806-683-2683


18-20 Acadian August Sh, West Monroe, LA, Marcy Blanchard, 210-379-0450


19 MCHA, Whitesboro, Gail Dittmeier, 214-794-3108


19-20 WSPA USCHA Event, Sulphur Springs, WSPA, 214-502-2459


25-26 State Fair Of Texas, Dallas, Ruthie Vance, 936-829-0370


25-26 Big Country CHA, Sweetwater, Suzy Watson, 325-212-6721


25-27 CTCHA/3 Amigos Sh, Gonzales, Marcy Blanchard, 210-379-0450


25-27 American SW TX CHA, Belton, Cary Sims, 979-525-9700


26-27 WCTCHA, Hamilton, Dana Parker, 254-485-3077


26-27 Palo Duro CHA, Amarillo, Cheryl Callis, 806-683-2683


Versatility


AUGUST 4-5 SHTX Clinic/Sh/AQHA VRH & RR, Sweetwater, SHTX, 855-846-7468


4-6 ASHA Oklahoma Showdown, Ard- more, Kyla Henninger, 254-898-0906


12 RHAA Big Bend Ranch Rodeo, Alpine, Chachi Hawkins, 432-364-2696


19 RHAA TX Ranch Round-Up Rch Horse, WichitaFalls, Raylene Cox, 325-370-6700


18-19 PBPHC APHA Show, Abilene, Diane Gage, 316-737-3309


Rein/RCow Horse


AUGUST 10-13 Stampede Show II, Hamilton, Lisa Castille, 817-929-5802


16-20 Southwest RCHA Pre-Futurity & Sh, Ft Worth, Gay Lenz 405-282-4006


28-3 Tulsa Reining Classic & Affiliate Fin, Tulsa, OK, Kathy Gould, 559-760-0512


Dressage


AUGUST 5 CTDS Mini Show, Cedar Creek, Erika Culmann, 512 922-5400


12 CTDS Fall Finale Dressage Sh, Cedar Creek, Erika Culmann, 512 922-5400


12 OKC Metro Dressage At High Hill, Luther, OK, Stacia Grey, 408-204-3870


Continued on page 26 The hottest time of the year is ap-


proaching and keeping yourself and your horse hydrated is crucial. Heat stress can move quickly into heat ex- haustion with very serious conse- quences, so prevention is key. Paying attention to the weather


forecast especially when temperatures AND humidity are soaring is the first step. Other considerations include fit- ness, age, acclimation, time of day, intensity of work, shade, diet, and hy- dration. Horses can sweat up to four gallons an hour and become dehy- drated in 2-3 hours. Signs to watch for include profuse sweating or lack of sweat, elevated breathing, heart rate, and body temperature, dark urine, dry mucous membranes, slow capillary refill, change in attitude, and stum- bling. It is important to cool the horse down immediately by moving into shade, untacking, rinsing with cool water especially along the large veins of the neck and inner hind legs, pro- viding a fan, short walks, replenish- ing electrolytes, and offering water to drink. Water on the horse will quickly heat up so continue rinsing or use a scraper to remove excess water. If the


Preventing Heat


StressContributed by Jean Wilson


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