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Being raised by an Avid Outdoor Sports Writer, it was only natural for me to start our Magazine, Everything Horses and Livestock ®. In my youth, I talked with my father about writing some small books on living off the land in our

area and caring for animals.

Out of high school, I gave riding lessons, trained horses, boarded, produced a variety of events and sold items from my own retail business, while also working for others. I wrote articles on proper feeding and horse management for magazines, websites and newsletters. It was very enjoyable to listen to my father edit them for me. He said, “It’s good to write how you feel, what you believe, just get rid of the extra words!” My father and I never got around to writing our booklets before he passed away November 1, 2009. I have many fond memories of my father and our time together. My passion is proper care and feeding of all animals and helping others enjoy their ride. Our family loves to hunt, ride and team rope. Flip through our pages. Enjoy articles, photographs, cartoons, word search, & fun news! This magazine is dedicated to my dad, mom, sisters, husband, son, family, friends, and everyone out there enjoying the ride! ~Jana T. Harrington Barcus He worked at the same publishing company for 62 years.

4 All Get Along. Jim Thomas 6 Something Beautiful New Horizon Ranch 11 Pockets For A Purpose Desiree Garcia 12 Kansas Pioneer Pamela Hennigh 14 Lead Changes Matthew Jobe 16 Dental Care Ed McCarty 20 KHC Rewards Results KHC 23 Horse Ambassadors Eric Glassman 26 Cowboy Swagger Jessica Gilbert 28 Total Feeds Dr. Harry Anderson 36. My Grandfather Randy Cornelius 40 Sports Massage Julie Frank 42 Living Life Ranch Melissa Cowan 48 Gated Horsemanship Larry Whitsell 50 Cold Water Ranch Kathy Phillips 54 Daily Resurrection Cory Young

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CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? With only 2% of Kansas land available for public use by hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders, there will be increased demand for multi-use trails. And, as more rail-trail projects throughout the state near completion, there will be more opportunities to share trails with all types of trail users. With a little common sense and a lot of common courtesy, all of us should be able to enjoy the beauty of our state’s natural areas. We all share that common goal. A little education on the etiquette of trail use might be helpful. Even though hikers and cyclists yield to horses, there will be cases in which common sense should prevail for the safety of all users. A little Horse Behavior 101 can help all users work together. Throughout time, horses have been preyed- upon animals – whether they were being stalked by saber- toothed tigers or mountain lions and grizzly bears. Their instinct still tells them there might be something out there on the trail that’s going to get them; and when instinct says it’s time for flight or fight, flight prevails. Until a trail horse becomes well-seasoned, an approaching

backpacker on the trail can look large, dark, and frightening. A cyclist hunched over his bike looks just as scary but coming at a faster pace. As groups approach each other, they should stop to make sure the horses are calm. It always helps for the two groups to converse with each other; this also enables the horse to relax by identifying the looming objects as human beings. Speak in normal, conversational tones. If possible, the hikers or cyclists should move off the trail enough to allow the horses to pass safely. Continue to talk in normal tones as the group passes. There will be situations where the horseback riders should move off the trail to allow the hikers or cyclists to pass, especially when approached from the rear. Hikers and cyclists coming up behind equestrians should make their presence known before getting too close. Usually, the horse will have

let the rider know something or someone is behind them before the other trail users have even gotten close enough to announce their presence. It is still wise for both groups to stop and assess the situation to determine the safest way to allow the faster-moving group to pass. Depending on the horse’s reaction, it may be best for the cyclists to walk their bikes until safely past the horses. It’s almost always better for equestrians to turn their animals to face the approaching person or bicycle. Everyone working together can ensure that the groups pass safely and continue down the trail. Always be polite and express thanks and appreciation for courteous trail sharing behavior. All users should be responsible stewards of the land. Pack out all litter, and clean up the camp area before leaving. Stay on designated trails; stay off muddy trails. There will always be a few whose behavior

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jeopardizes trail use privileges for all of us. But, with a little common sense and a lot of common courtesy, we all should be able to enjoy the great outdoors – whether it is on foot, on a bike, or in the saddle. We all must work together to ensure that trails will be available for all of us and for future generations.

Jim Thomas, Trails Director & President Kansas Horse Council

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environment for Eva to grow and learn. She is doing amazing work like the physically demanding task of riding a horse, working her core muscles and helping tone her body and the effort it takes to communicate her wants and needs. Eva is becoming more verbal, signing “Walk-on” and sometimes saying “Go!” With her instructor, Ms. Jessica,creatively integrating academics into Eva’s lesson, she is currently working hard to master letter identification. She is answering questions with definite and intentional responses, helping to make decisions about what is next in the lesson or helping the NHR Staff know when she is “All done.” The work Eva is doing isn’t “all done” though –

SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL ON THE HORIZON! You have heard it said that good things are worth waiting for...that is true in life, in horse training, and in the progress that happens at an amazing little ranch called New Horizon Ranch! New Horizon Ranch (NHR) is an equine assisted activities and therapies center located in Rantoul, Kansas, in rural Franklin County.  NHR partners with horses to provide activities, education and therapies which encourage personal growth and development for children, youth and adults with cognitive, physical, emotional or learning challenges, youth-at-risk and veterans.  Riding and interaction with horses unlocks potential; opening opportunities to improve physical strength, balance, motor skills, communication, character skills, problem solving, emotional regulation and academic achievement.  This creative approach encourages confidence, development and positive outcomes in participants like Eva. Eva began riding at the ranch when she was only 2 years old, as part of the Hippotherapy program. She is a wonderful, vivacious, little, first grader and a delight to have in lessons. Watching her today and seeing her smile as she rides her best horse, JJ, you would never know that she originally wasn’t feeling this whole “horse thing” when she started! (…let’s just say her first big obstacle was overcoming some separation anxiety when leaving her momma!) But the ranch has been a safe (and fun)

“The whole crew (and horses) at NHR are so wonderful! They have true servant hearts and have worked very hard to make sure we have been able to continue to ride! Our daughter has Down Syndrome and wasn’t fond at first, but we didn’t give up and she has finally come around! They make me feel like they care about my daughter’s progress in life as much as I do! Great organization!”

Tara S., Eva’s mom

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There is “something beautiful on the horizon” for Eva and the other NHR participants. After operating outdoors for 13 years, and serving hundreds of kids, youth and adults, in the cold, Kansas wind, the long, hot, humid days and having to cancel lessons during poor weather and the winter months…the long wait is over! NHR is proud to announce the opening of the NEW Thomas Fahey Indoor Riding Arena this spring! This 80x120 riding arena was made possible through a lead gift from the Thomas Fahey Family Foundation and countless donors who have come together to make this building project a reality! We invite you to come visit this fantastic new facility and see how horses are changing lives at the annual Spring Round Up open house event on April 25, 10am-2pm, at New Horizon Ranch, 1526 Vermont Rd, Rantoul, KS. For more information and to see how you can be more involved or donate to the mission of “Enriching lives through Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies”, please check out their website www.NewHorizonRanch.org or follow them at facebook.com/ NewHorizonRanch

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years, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the enjoyment we get from family gatherings that always seem to include good food. Winter in Kansas brings wind, cold, rain, sleet, ice and snow. Sometimes all in the same day. That means it’s time for comfort food, hot hearty soups and stews that warm the body and soul. One of my favorites is Chicken and Dumplings. There are as many recipes for this old yummy favorite as there are cooks. You can adjust the amount of meat and vegetables to your liking and availability. The main thing is to be sure to have enough broth.

In December of 1953 I was born at the White House Nursing Home in Paola, KS, a rural community with a population of 3,972 at that time. I was the first of three daughters born to Bob and Marilyn Harrington. Family, History, and Cooking are my passion. My family are decedents of Revolutionary Soldiers, Kansas Pioneers, and Civil War Soldiers. I served 5 years as Regent of the Maris Des Cygnes chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution. Helping the 2nd grade teacher at Parker Elementary with “Little House on the Prairie Day” for 13 years was a real joy. The children learned Kansas History at school and then came to my farm for a full day to interact with farm animals, gather eggs, and use antique cooking equipment to cook venison stew in an iron kettle over an open fire. Cooking Sunday Breakfast for the soldiers at the Freedom Festival has also been an opportunity to share food and knowledge over the years. It is a living history of the Civil War Battle of Osawatomie. I portray a camp cook, show how to make butter, and Indian Fry Bread over an open fire.

photo by Jana Harrington Barcus Aunt Pamie’s Chicken and Dumplings My Grandma Harrington and Aunt Delores used to butcher an old laying hen that was past her prime and not laying any more. Cooked in a large pot with potatoes, carrots, and onions she could stretch one chicken to feed the whole family. That could be from 10 to 25 people on any given Sunday. I loved those days when everyone gathered at Grandpa and Grandma’s farm. The women visiting and cooking, kids playing, and the men went over to the pond to fish. We got double the pleasure when we made those trips as mother’s family lived in Devon just a few short miles from the Harrington Homestead .

photo by Jana Harrington Barcus Fruit Jell-O with a sugar cookie is the perfect lite dessert.

A lot has changed over the

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Importance of Lead Changes by Matthew Jobe

What can a child’s stick horse teach us about leads? Well, grab one and take off jogging to the left. On e of two things will happen, your left leg will be leading followed by your right left and you will smoothly jog. Perhaps, you throw your right leg out there first followed by your left leg as you are going left. You will promptly trip and fall and give the folks watching a great laugh! The same awkward stumbling feeling can happen when loping a horse in the incorrect lead. Let’s break down where the legs are in a lead.

Left Lead:

begins by pushing off with the right hind leg. Then, in unison, it moves the

left hind leg and the right front leg forward. Lastly, the horse moves the left front leg forward.

During a lope in a left lead, a horse moves its legs in the following order. The horse

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outside lead (remember, horses are usually asked to use their inside leads). A counter canter is an intentional maneuver and is not considered a mistake when asked for by the rider. Cross Fire - When a horse cross fires it means they are loping or galloping on one lead with the front legs, and the opposite lead on the back legs. Flying Lead Change - When loping a flying lead change is when a horse changes from one lead to another in mid-air between strides.

MATTHEW JOBE C BAR J RANCH WINDSOR, MO 660-537-9542 WWW.CBARJ.COM LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Correct Lead - If a horse is loping or galloping while bending or circling to the left, a left lead will be the inside lead and will be considered the correct lead. *thanks McCracken saddles for the quality steeds and Total equine for keeping them lean and muscled up, lol

These movements keep repeating until you change gate, direction, or stop. In a left lead, the left hind leg and left front leg will reach farther forward, then the legs on the right side of the horse's body. This distinction can be easily seen and can also be felt by many riders. Of course, for the right lead all the above is just opposite. Leads usually only make a difference in a horse's ability to be athletic or move well if a horse is bending or turning. If a horse is loping in a straight line it usually won’t make a difference which lead it is on unless the rider happens to have a preference. Being in the correct lead is a whole lot smoother! If you are in a circle on the incorrect lead you will get jarred and know really quickly.

Common Lead phrases:

Counter Canter - A counter canter is when a horse is asked to canter (also called a lope) in a bend or a circle on the

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First of the Three Eras of Dental Care By Ed McCarty

Over the course of nearly 30 years of lay dentistry, I have come to place the dental problems and needs of the vast majority of horses into 3 distinct age groups. I have dubbed these The Three Eras of Dental Care. An understanding of the transformation inside the mouth during each era should assist owners/trainers in recognizing or possibly even anticipating problems. In this article we hope to give you the tools needed to understand the dental issues of your young horse and enhance your nutrition and training program. I have defined the First Era as occurring between the ages of two and five. During this era, there will be a continuous process of change within the mouth of our young horses. This change can result in considerable discomfort at various times which undoubtedly effects training and performance. An understanding of the process and the time schedule of the various events comprising the process can have an enormous impact on your effectiveness as an owner or trainer. Coincidentally, this time period is also when we are trying to teach our young horse a multitude of new things and

first twenty-four teeth is that they are all deciduous, or baby teeth, which will eventually be lost and replaced by permanent teeth. The exact process that occurs in our children. By the time the youngster is approaching two they will have all six molars on each side top and bottom. They now finally have the thirty- six teeth common to all horses. One big difference in the fourth, fifth and sixth molars that erupt on each side top and bottom is that these are permanent teeth as opposed to the deciduous

much of the teaching is done by pressure on the face in some form or another. New foals will be sporting a couple of little “pearly whites” in the front center of their mouth within a very short time. These will be followed over the course of the next 8 months or so by the appearance of all six incisors top and bottom and the first three molars top and bottom on each side. These are the first twenty-four of the thirty-six teeth that all horses, male and female, will get. The distinctive thing about these

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teeth already in place. We are going to be addressing four basic issues that are experienced during the development of the mouth between two and five. These are sharp edges on the outside of the top teeth, the loss of the deciduous teeth (shedding caps), the appearance and subsequent extraction of wolf teeth and the maintenance of a smooth grinding surface between the top and bottom molars as these surfaces are constantly disrupted by the processes just mentioned. The sharp edges on the outside of the top molars (and occasionally on the inside edge of the bottom molars) are simply a result of uneven frictional wear. The horse digestive system is designed to be most efficient at processing only those foods which have been completely ground, especially when it comes to forages. The teeth are composed of a material which lends itself to being worn away in the process of grinding. The teeth are continually erupting into the mouth to compensate for the loss of tooth surface from the grinding process. The constant eruption/grinding action results in sharp edges which become a source of irritation and pain to the cheeks and tongue. The inevitable result is reduced nutrition if their feed in not pre-processed (pellets, ground hay, etc.) and pain from any pressure to the face in the training process. Eliminating the sharp edges by having a routine floating can greatly enhance

your training and feeding program.

The wolf teeth appear by one and a half or two years old in most cases. They are a small, useless tooth located directly forward of the top front molar on each side. They have a short root imbedded primarily in the hard gum tissue. When the horse bites down on something hard against them or when bit pressure from the side forces the cheek tissue into them, they can be very irritating to the gum tissue and cause a horse to tilt or jerk their head. Wolf teeth are found in virtually all males. There is a belief by some that females don’t get wolf teeth, but I find wolf teeth in about one out of every five or six fillies that I check. They tend to be more frequent in performance bred (race, reining, cutting, etc.) from my experience. My theory is that they are a phenomenon triggered by testosterone in the system and some of the girls have slightly more than their share of testosterone. In most cases, the wolf teeth are a simple, low trauma extraction and can be done at the time of floating. We always strive to achieve a grinding pattern where the top and bottom flat grinding surfaces are meeting as close to one hundred percent as possible. This can be a real challenge when twenty-four teeth are coming and going over a three year period. The photo of the teeth which accompanies the article is of

The deciduous teeth are lost in a rather regimented process. A thorough understanding of the timing involved in this process can result in a much smoother training program and also eliminate a world of frustration. As a general rule, the deciduous teeth are lost on the half year. In other words, a two-year old will lose the two central incisors top and bottom and the first molar top and bottom on each side at approximately two and a half years old. A three-year old will lose the top and bottom incisor in the second position on each side and the second molar top and bottom on each side at three and a half. Your four- year old will lose their corner incisors and their third molars back at four and a half. I say “as a general rule” because it is not uncommon for the molar caps to come off two to four months before the incisors are lost. It would be very considerate of the horse to lose all eight of these teeth each year within a period of a week or two but such is not the case. They seem to randomly lose them over a period of a couple of months which tends to wreak havoc with a training program. Since most horses in the Midwest are foaled in the Spring, they tend to start losing caps in the early Fall. A horse that has been working great all Spring and Summer may suddenly start fighting the bit, jerking the head or refusing to hold a proper headset as a result of discomfort in the mouth.

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a long yearling, almost two. You will notice the wolf tooth in front of the top front molar. Also, the molar caps with the permanent teeth sitting in position under them are ready to erupt into the mouth when the caps, or deciduous teeth release at their appointed time. They are visible in this skull, but in an actual live horse at this age the permanent molars would be

covered by gum tissue and only the deciduous teeth would be visible. The wolf tooth would probably be barely protruding out of the gum tissue. You will also notice that there is no sixth molar yet. It will appear within the next few months. With proper examination and dentition, your young horse can learn by responding to cues, not pain. This should result in

a much more willing partner throughout the entire training process. Check next issue for Dental Needs of the Mature Horse, Ages 5-20ish. This information and more available

for download at www. myhorsesteeth.com.

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KANSAS HORSE COUNCIL 2019 HORSEMANSHIP REWARDS PROGRAM RESULTS

great SWAG for you and your horse. Thank you KHC! ” Donna logged 592 hours in 2019 landing her the Reserve Champion for 2019. Although she lives in Tecumseh, Ks, she hit the trails in many states last year including THE GRAND CANYON. Donna has spent numerous hours doing ranch and cow work, serving as a member of the Shawnee County, Ks Sheriff Mounted Posse as well as logging in credits as a volunteer at Equifest. Donna will receive a large Horse Rewards THERMO CUP and a coupon for her choice of either Purina or Total

Equine feed products. Here are the other finalists in the TOP FIVE: Lyric Bartz of Lawrence, Ks had a third place finish with 450 hours. She is an avid trail rider, participates with and is Vice President of the Douglas County Trailriders saddle club and helps organize the Lawrence Horse Drawn Old Fashioned Christmas Parade. You’ll see her riding in the parade dressed as Mrs. Santa Claus. Cheryl Thom- as of Lyndon, Ks holds down the fourth place spot with 437 hours. Cheryl is active in The Back Country Horsemen group as well as Secretary of the

IT’S A WRAP! THE KAN- SAS HORSE COUNCIL AN- NOUNCES ITS “TOP FIVE” FINISHERS FOR 2019 IN ITS NEW HORSEMANSHIP RE- WARDS PROGRAM! “I LOVE THE REWARDS PROGRAM” said Jan Moore, who resides in Wellsville, Ks. “ It’s an awesome way to get hours of recognition for horse time. I love my miniatures very much and they were instrumental in keeping my spirit up during my battle with cancer. Lots of prayers, great support from horse friends and my miniatures helped me obtain my goals!” added Moore. Jan logged in 633.5 hours in 2019 making her the 2019 Horsemanship Reward Champion. Jan rode, drove, did world class “in hand” horse show competition, extensive groundwork and received credits at KHC approved events to make her way to the top! She will receive a Montana Silver CHAMPION Necklace and a large Horse Rewards THERMO CUP. Donna Droge says “The Kansas Horse Council is a very active organization!. If you love everything about horses this is the organization for you. The Horse Rewards Program is the “Cherry on Top” and a fun way to earn

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Kansas Horse Council. When she’s not out on the trails, she’s logging in credits at Kansas Horse Council approved events such as EQUIFEST. She also has a leadership role in manag- ing the arena events at EQUI- FEST. Chris Kaeghi-Stephens of Valley Center, Ks is a Region- al Director for the Kansas Horse Council and was the creator of the Council’s running horse logo! She manages the Kansas Horse Council Booth at EQUI- FEST. Chris is a lover of rec- reational and trail riding, Chris logged in 316.75 hours for a fifth place finish. Chris, Cheryl and

Lyric will receive a large Horse Rewards THERMO CUP. Other Rewards Members who logged hours in 2019 are: Gabrielle Hamler 262.5 hrs, Marty Bloomquist 106 hrs, Pattie Stalder 150.5, Olivia Bova 122.5, Joyce Troyer 101, Nancy Owens 86, Julie DeYoung 85.25 and Jean McCormick with 58.5 hours. Our CONGRATULATIONS go out to all of our Horsemanship Rewards Program members who are participating in this program doing what they love

to do...spend quality time with equines and reaping great rewards! Members in this program logged in 3,482.5 hours in 2019 working with 29 different breeds including grade horses and minis! Why don’t you join the fun? For more info go to www.kansashorsecouncil. com, contact the Kansas Horse Council Office at 785- 776-0662, email khcadmin@ kansashorsecouncil.com or contact Marty Bloomquist at martydsranch1@gmail.com. GIDDY UP and start GETTING REWARDS!

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Horses as Ambassadors By Erin Glassman

If you’re here at Equifest, chances are you either have a horse or are maybe a little horse-crazy like the majority of attendees at this event. We won’t count the spouses that are just here because they got dragged along, but hey, thank you all for putting up with the lot of us! If we all meet this criteria of equine eccentrics or wannabes or what have you, well, I guess you can say we are all pretty lucky. Horses are probably hands down some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. We are especially lucky to be able to have contact with them in some way--they are giving, gracious, caring beings that if given proper care and approach return the investment at least a hundred fold by being our mirrors, friends, counselors, adventure mates and beyond if we let them. There are people out there, though, that have never been around horses, livestock, pets or critters. Some choose that kind of life; others don’t have that choice and maybe don’t even know any different. These people live in the exact same world we do and most likely those of us horsey types are in daily contact with them, although not necessarily while we have our horses with us.

A sad trend I see with those that don’t have contact with the livestock world is a lack of knowledge of how to act around animals, or even why some of them are around. Technology, computers, internet, gaming have replaced interaction with people and created enough distraction to draw people away from live beings. Technology also throws disconnects between us horsey types through bad social media interactions; we’ve all seen the posts on Facebook etc that create splits between strangers, groups and worse yet historically good friends. We’ve all probably even seen videos posted out there that are chock full of false information but spread like wildfire due to lack of fact checking and some extreme views out there. Across the nation, we are also seeing previously agricultural type land being taken up by development, rezoned for homes or commercial development or other uses and horses being shut out of previously friendly areas such as trails or roads; all of these issues threaten our ability to enjoy our equine lifestyle.

that it’s becoming a smaller world for us cowboys, cowgirls, equestrians etc; and that’s not a good trend for us. How do we reverse the trend? All of us, as I mentioned earlier, have interaction with people on at least a daily basis with others who may not have awareness, fondness or interest in our ways. We have opportunity to help educate, help promote and help befriend those people in our lives and maybe create a better acceptance and knowledge of horses. I think there are some big ways we can do this. One way is to engage youth and the public. Do you have the ability to host 4-H groups, Girl/Boy Scout groups and talk about your horses? Some kids have never seen a horse, let alone pet one or interact. If we can get more kids and parents involved in horse activities. If you’re out on the trail and a family is walking by, let the kids pet your horse with your guidance (if your horse tolerates being around new people). Ask if the biker or hiker has any questions about horses and if you’re a trail riding enthusiast, consider joining in with Back Country Horsemen of Kansas to help promote a positive image of horse owners

What I’m getting to here is

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and trail care. Another way is to use social media for good instead of evil. I’m kidding here, of course, on the evil portion, but I think that all of us, myself included could stand to back out of participation in heated ugly Facebook debates. We can all also try to do better about taking people’s statements with a grain of salt or even realize that we may never change someone’s opinion and it’s perfectly ok for someone to carry that opinion. I have made an effort to limit controversial posts and just not air my laundry on the internet; I try to ask myself if the post that I’m making is helpful (including funny things) and try to just stay out of heated debates (blanketing, bits and other b topics; my life has been a lot

more peaceful since I made the choice to do that!). We can use our positive experiences with horses on social media to help create a positive attitude about horses in general. One last suggestion, although there are many more solutions that I know the bulk of us can come up with, is to band horsemanship amongst us! We have English, Western, Dressage, Driving, Jumping, Polo, Trail Riding, Pleasure Riding and so many many more. We also have so many different personalities and experiences and we may not all always agree on things, but the one thing we can agree on is our love of horses. together. We have so many different flavors of

A fantastic way to band together is to support Kansas Horse Council by being a member. It’s truly a great organization that represents all of our variety and works for us all by keeping up with legislation and lobbying for horses when necessary, providing education and scholarships and of course they bring us Equifest. Maybe if we can work on these things and more, we can rebuild a bigger equine community in this world. Those of us that already know what impact horses have on our lives can see that would make the world a better place!

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COWBOY SWAGGER From Plain to Boujee

" THE F I RST HORSE I GAL LOPED I N ALMOST 6 YEARS WAS A PLA I N BAY 3YO GE LD I NG NAMED COWBOY SWAGGER . MY HEART WAS SO FUL L TO BE DO I NG WHAT I LOVED AGA I N . "

track for the next few months, galloping Swaggs regularly but not exclusively. I did take him to the paddock for his first 2 or 3 races too, and helped cool him out after he ran. Then he was in on a day I had to work and he got claimed. I didn’t

gallop another horse. I was never good with that part of the game, but for some reason it really hurt to see him moving on. I probably could have continued galloping him for the new trainer as I had rode for them some back in the day but

Ok. Backstory first. I worked for Oakhurst Thoroughbreds more specifically Ben Root who is Jack & Margaret (Cookie) Root’s son for many years. Ben was the official trainer and ran the racing operations. I galloped Swaggs’ dam, One Fast Cowgirl aka Mickey, regularly. I left the racetrack late in 2011 after I hired on with the railroad but decided in the summer of 2017 that I wanted to gallop again, even if it was just a couple a day. So I got my license renewed and went to the backside a couple days after it opened for the meet. A trainer I used to ride for was there and he said I could lope a few for him. The first horse I galloped in almost 6 years was a plain bay 3yo gelding named Cowboy Swagger. My heart was so full to be doing what I loved again. I continued going to the

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my heart wasn’t in it. I kind of followed him on Equibase but eventually stopped, it was just a sad reminder that he was gone. Fast forward to the NFR 2018. Our schedule just wasn’t matching up with Fallon’s to go see her at Cowboy Christmas, but we did randomly bump into her & Alex one evening out & about. She told me she needed me to come see her because she had something to talk to me about but couldn’t at the moment because they had reservations to get to. I made a point of being at the Ranch Dress’n booth on the last day of the NFR and after she was done with autographs we had a few minutes to talk. Fallon told me she had been invited to apply to participate in the RRP TB Makeover competition in 2019 but needed help picking out a horse. She

Fallon was very kind in sending updates on him as the months passed. Then it was time for them to head to KY. I think I was more nervous & excited than she was and I was over 2500 miles away. I watched every round of their competition & cried like a baby when they won and again when they were crowned the Makeover Champions. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen after the show, and Fallon told me she was going to keep him at least for the time being. He deserved to be pampered. Full circle a year later at the NFR 2019, we went to the Ranch Dress’n booth so I could give Fallon a gift I had made for her & Swaggs. A gorgeous Double K Leather Works headstall with roses and his name. That’s when Fallon dropped the bombshell and asked if I had room for another horse. I was flabbergasted! She said “Make shipping arrangements for him and he’s yours!” I couldn’t believe it! It took about a month to get it done, but he arrived back in Washington on January 25th, bright and early and is never leaving again! I think my favorite part of the story is I told her he was like 15.2h, the perfect size, because he WAS as a 3yo. Apparently he grew a lot after I had seen him last because he’s more like 16.2h-16.3h now

asked me if I knew of any that might be a good prospect for the barrel racing class. I knew the perfect horse. We discussed in more detail how to go about purchasing Swaggs after the New Year and a couple weeks later it was a done deal. We boarded him until hauling arrangements were made. Handing him off to the shipper was like ripping open an old wound. I had him in my barn finally, but he still wasn’t mine and I had to let him go again.

By Jessica Gilbert

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Equine 15 NATURAL and Canine 15 NATURAL Having been in the field working with people in various capacities

years as they were working on development, research and regulatory approval, I was allowed to field test it in various situations and came to understand that it was something very important to all animals and humans and is the most exciting single product I have worked with in all these years.

products are simple in that they contain a natural sulfur and lignon sulfonate. They are safe, effective and now available in the U.S. equine 15 is a daily top dress fed at 5 gm/day and canine 15 is a daily capsule.

as an extension specialist, consulting nutritionist, sales representative and now owner of a feed company for the last 49 years, I have seen many technologies and products introduced to the livestock and companion animal industries. Many have resulted in useful programs to benefit animals in so many ways by making them more healthy and productive. However, many have gone from the scene for various reasons such as lack of research or developers running out of money due to mismanagement, etc. Canadian company, developing a natural health product called CURUS. Early on I realized this was different than anything else I had ever seen in that it was completely natural, effective in nearly 100% of the situations it was used in and safe from toxicity. During these last 12 More than 12 years ago, I began working with and watching Natural MA, a

During these years I have seen this product reverse symptom of things such as EPM and skin cancer in horses. At the same time Natural MA was conducting research and gaining field experience and the results have been amazing. The name of the final products that are available are equine 15 NATURAL and canine 15 NATRUAL and are marketed by Nu Paradigm Animal Health LTD. The final

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What are the main effects that have been reported by users of equine 15 and canine 15? A partial list is as follows: Control of EPM symptoms Arthritis symptom reduction Navicular pain control Skin cancer reduction Control of certain viral infections Reduction of chronic cough Reduced muscle and joint soreness in performance horses . Nu Paradigm also has research reports that are available on request. For more information go to equine15.com and canine15.com. These products are available through your local Total Feeds dealer of from totalfeeds.com.

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BIBLE Word Search: Women in the Bible

I G P R L V A C E C X A U D R H X P Y E H R N C J N B D H E K S D V T A I J V Q J E G A H A I E R J L Y T P A D H M G T A B A L E B E Z E J S S C A S S M I D Z I P P O R A H R R E B A G G W Y D G R X E T T Y V U A C Q A E R U B G G A H I H M U K R L I E A G I D B Y O R W F H I O V L M M Q E R E M S L G L C L D U U A F B Z Y Q O R A C H E L H R X C O N D T Y H Y C N Y H T L O W R O M A B H A R A S O U G U R A E G M Q G G W O N M R I B S H Z T G C

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Mary MAGDELINE

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HAGAR

RACHEL

DEBORAH

JEZEBEL

RUTH

DELILAH

LYDIA

SARAH

DORCAS

MARTHA

VASHTI

ESTHER

MARY

ZIPPORAH

Instructions: Find and circle the words shown in all capital letters. Words may be forward, backward, vertical, or diagonal within the puzzle.

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My Grandfather's ring and the secrets of Masonry By Randy Cornelius

I was a freshman in High School in 1974 the year that Grandpa Cornelius died. He and grandma did not live that far away, and we were there quite often. My grandpa and I were close; we spent a lot of time together, fishing and working on all kinds of projects at his farm. I missed him a lot and still do. One day I was visiting grandma shortly after I turned 18. She brought out a ring and told me that grandpa wanted me to have his ring when I turned 18. It was a Mason's ring, Square and Compass's with York, Scottish and Shrine emblems too. I took it and put it up and did not give it much thought at the time. Several years later it did get me to thinking of all the times grandpa and I spent together, and he never once mentioned that he was a Mason. I wondered why that was, if he went to meetings, I never knew of it. I did not know what lodge he belonged to and my search to find out has led me down a rabbit hole of his lost Masonic history. Grandma died before I could ask her about it. My dad did not know. Grandpa was in WW1, maybe he joined a lodge somewhere during his training or somewhere he was stationed? Maybe overseas? I just do not know.

of school and working a job. A man who I knew most of my life, Bob Harrington, worked for a company that worked closely with the company I worked for. We would talk about different things all the time and one day I said something about my Grandfather's ring. That one statement opened up a whole new topic of conversation between that man and me. I found out that he too was a Mason. I told him about my Grandfather's ring and asked him if he thought I could wear it, simply because it was my Grandfather's. He then explained, the best he could, what that ring must have represented to grandpa and that I could not wear it until I had made a journey into the life of Masonry. I asked him how I could become a Mason and from that moment on, my life changed forever. I petitioned Paola Lodge #37, became a Master Mason, all because of a ring. I have thought about that ring often, it is one of my most prized possessions. After I was raised, I took it to a jeweler and had it sized so that I could wear it, and wear it I did, for many years. Several times while working I would run into several men who would ask a simple question, "I SEE YOU ARE A TRAVELING MAN”, that simple question would mean that stranger would instantly become a brother. I can't help but think Grandpa saw something in me that he thought would make a

good Mason. I had two older brothers, why did he not leave it to one of them? I will never know for sure. I think that his leaving me this ring would start me on a path that he knew he would not be around to see. That leaving me that ring, I would turn into the man he hoped I would become. I often wonder why he never said anything to me. Why he felt that he could not have a conversation with a teenager about Masonry. These are the things I call the Secrets of Masonry. Things that should be talked about but rarely are. Now, I feel that I can talk about Masonry to anyone who will listen. I can talk about Masonry without giving away any of our real secrets. But what are our real secrets? We talk about our secrets, it's in our obligation. We are told that we shall keep our secrets, not reveal them to anyone except a Brother, or if we do, we will suffer the penalty of our obligation. But what are the real secrets? Are they simply the Pass, Grip and Word of a Mason? Or are they more? I sometimes feel the secrets are more and then again sometimes much less. How can that be you say? I feel the secrets of Masonry sometimes deal with things that we do not tell each other as Masons. They are little things that we take for

Many years later, I was out

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In recent years we as Masons have become more open to the public about what we are and of the good things that we do for our Brothers and those in our community. From Cancer research to Scholarships' and much more. But don't forget the little things we do along the way. Inform our new brothers as much about the secrets as well as the not so secrets of Masonry... R:W: Randy Cornelius ADGM 2019-? P:M: Paola #37, Peace Lodge

granted. Sometimes we are so wrapped up in teaching the newest entered apprentice the most important that we forget the least important, the little things that we as Masons take for granted. Example, in 1994 I had just been raised. I had attended the meetings on a regular basis, armed with the extended cipher and followed along with the opening and closing of the lodge, trying to learn all that I had been assigned by my mentor. It was in the fall and the lodge was talking about a dinner that was coming up and with it the "Annual Communication". I did not know what a communication was, sounded like a party or get together of some type. So, I went home and told the wife that the next meeting the lodge was having a dinner and she would not have to cook. Fast forward to meeting night, I showed up with wife and kids in tow. What a shock to find out I was the only one with wife and kids. What I saw that night was some grumpy old men giving me a stare down because I brought the wife and kids. If someone had taken the time to explain to me what "Annual Communication" was and what would go on, it would have saved me some embarrassment. These little things are what I call the "SECRETS OF MASONRY", things we do not tell each other.

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