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1 ~ Evergreen Miniature Horse Club ~ Miniature Mouthpiece October 2015 Editor: Judy Cates Next Meeting October 17, 2015 MINIATURE HORSE CLUB Happy Halloween 2013 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Lisa Pichler (425) VICE PRESIDENT: Brett Martin (206) bwmartin86@yahoo.com SECRETARY Judy Cates (253) miniappys@gmail.com TREASURER: Mary Ann Fowler (425) H/YOUTH ADVISOR Veronika Davis (360) Inside this Issue: President s message 2 CDE News 2 Combined Driving 3 Gastric Ulcers 4 Holiday Recipe 5 Classified Ads 6 Memorial 6 Beef Jerky recipe 6 Membership Form 7 When: October 17, 2015 Where: Elmer s 7427 S. Hosmer Tacoma, WA Time: 1:00 PM Directions: From the North: take the 72nd St Exit; at the stoplight, Turn left, go over the overpass thru two lights to S. Hosmer; turn right; go about 2 blocks and Elmer s on the left side of the road. From the South: Take the 72nd St. exit, turn right on S. Hosmer; go about 2 blocks and look for the sign for Elmer s on the left. A special invitation for the following people: Heather Ward and Sunny Balshaw, Shyrle and Greg Swartz, Courtney Sanders, Paul Hyde, Jennifer Brown-Ostler, Judy Oliver, Pat E. West, Michelle Gross and Brooke White, Sarah Rinkel, Vicki Schulz and Judy Cates.

2 . MEMBERSHIP DUES Jan 1 - Dec 31 $25 - Family $15 - Individual $5 - Sponsored Youth They say the people who exhibit the most kindness have experenced a lot of pain. The ones who act like they don t need love, are the ones that need it more. The ones who take care of everyone else s needs are the ones who need it. And the people who smile a lot may be the ones who cry when there is no one is around. President s Message Hello Fellow Evergreen Members, I would like to congratulate all of you that attended Nationals this year. As usual, the Northwest did extremely well!! I am excited to see all of you at our annual Awards Banquet next weekend! This will be at Elmer s at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Oct 17th. We are looking forward to another great year of showing with our horse show family. We have had an unusually long and dry summer which has been wonderful however our horses may have a hard time adjusting to fall. Please keep an eye on them and make sure they are drinking well and getting winter coats as cold nights are soon to fall upon us. As always, I would love your thoughts or concerns. Please get in touch with me anytime. Your President, Lisa Pichler A Note from the President gallerytrainingcenter@gmail.com COMBINED DRIVING NEWS Happ s in Ethel, WA is now Happy Trails Arena. Contact Diana Axness for information about CDE - Combined Driving Events or if you would like to find out more about getting into Combined Driving. This is a fun way for getting your horses or ponies doing something different. Oct 27 & 28th Autumn Driving Trial and Driving Clinic, Whidby Equestrian Center, Coupeville, WA Trena Atkins trenaatkins@comcast.net For more information contact: Merridy Hance merridyhance@wavecable.com Diana Axness driving@einw.org Equestrian Institute NW website: Einw.org/pageDriving Miniature Mouthpiece Page 2 PaPage 2

3 Combined Driving by Merridy Hance It's about Time In Combined Driving, as in many equestrian endeavors, we keep an eye on time. Take the Marathon, for example. On the Marathon course, miniature horses in the Training Division are expected to "rally" at the speed of a working trot -- that is, 9 kilometers per hour. But... how the heck does a person figure out how fast (or slow) that is? You want to get the feel of the speed you'll need to go during an actual competition. You're going to need a measure of distance and a measure of time. Here are some ideas for you to try on your drives. 1) You could mark out a track of exactly nine kilometers and take off at a comfortable working trot. Look at your wristwatch or stopwatch at the end of 9K and see how close you come to one hour. Trial and error on the speed, all the while conditioning your horse. Works great. Watches and K markers are an integral part of a combined driving marathon, so you're learning the ropes as well as the paces. 2) You could try an electronic device such as a bike speedometer installed on your carriage or a GPS on your wrist. You can look at the readout and adjust your speed as you go over any distance. You may not take such a device with you during an actual competition, but you can use it at home to get a feel of paces. 3) You could try an "app" for your smart phone. < Again, not something that you may take with you during a competition, but useful for training your pony and your own brain. Next time: figuring your split times in an actual competition. October 2015ay 2014 Page 3

4 GASTRIC ULCERS IN HORSES There has been an unusual number of horses - big and small - and ponies developing ulcers during August and September from various sources that I have heard from. This seems to be associated with the unusually extremely hot weather that our area has had since early May. Their pastures had dried up and they had nothing much to graze on. The presence of feed in the stomach, preferably roughage such as hay, protects the delicate stomach wall from gastric acid. Gastric ulcers can be considered the defining condition of a stressed horse because they are a common problem and can have a relatively dramatic effect on a horse s health. The design of a horse s digestive system often clashes with management, especially when a horse is in training or traveling, such as during a heavy season of competition. A horse s stomach needs almost constant exposure to food, preferably in the form of roughage. The presence of feed in the stomach protects the delicate stomach wall from the constant secretion of gastric acid, which is necessary for digestion, but damaging to the mucosal lining. When a horse is stressed, two things happen in the stomach that predispose it to ulcer formation. First, a stressed horse often has a decreased appetite. Less feed in the stomach means there is a reduced barrier between the gastric acid and the lining of the stomach. Secondly, elevated stress hormones affect the blood flow to the lining of the stomach, which decreases the stomach s protective and healing abilities against its own acid. Both of these mechanisms work to create ulcerations along he lining of the stomach. Not all horses with gastric ulcers behave the same way. Some have a decreased appetite, which only exacerbates the problem. Weight loss can then be seen with chronic ulcerations. Owners may also notice poor performance or a change in temperament. Some horses may even exhibit mild signs of colic or have intermittent episodes of loose feces. Others may grind their teeth. Gastric ulcers are diagnosed via a tool called an endoscope. This is a small camera that is inserted into a horse s nose, down his esophagus and into the stomach. An endoscopic examination gives your veterinarian an excellent view of the stomach lining. Gastric ulcers readily appear on camera, sometimes dramatically as bright red, irritated lesions. Other are only pinpoint erosions. Omeprazole, marketed under the trade names Ulcergard and GastroGard, is the only FDAapproved gastric ulcer treatment currently on the market for equine use, It is a paste administered orally and works by inhibiting the production of gastric acid in the stomach. This allows the ulcers to heal and prevents the formation of new ones. Talk to your vet if you think your horse may need a prescription. This article originally appeared in the June 2015 issue of Horse Illustrated magazine. The articles provided in this Newsletter are for informational purposes only and neither reflect the opinions of, nor are endorsed by Evergreen Miniature Horse Club (EMHC), or any of it s Board of Directors or Members. EMHC is not responsible for the content or any articles provided. We recommend you check with your Veterinarian, farrier, or appropriate professional before starting any treatment on your horse. We also recommend following the guidelines on any products discussed in any articles printed in this Newsletter Miniature Mouthpiece Page 4

5 HOMEMADE PUMPKIN CREPES Ingredients: For the Crepes: 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2 Tablespoons melted butter Recipe for the Holidays For the Pumpkin Filling: 4 Tablespoons Canned Pumpkin (or more if desired) 8 oz softened cream cheese 2 Cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 Cup powdered sugar Pumpkin Spice (sprinkle on top of crepes - optional) Directions: 1. In a large bowl mix all wet ingredients first then add in the flour. Mix well. Note: mixture will be runny. 2. Heat a small skillet to medium heat and then spray with oil so that the crepe won t stick. 3. Add about 1/4 Cup of crepe mixture into the hot skillet and pick it up and swirl it into the size of the bottom of the pan. 4. Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute and then flip on the other side and repeat. Note: it should be just a tiny bit brown on some spots for it to be done. 5. Cook remainder of the crepe batter and then set aside. 6. To make the pumpkin filling, whip the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Set aside. 7. Whip the cold 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with the 1/2 Cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. 8. Add whipped cream into cream cheese bowl and blend until mixed. At this point, I like to reserve some of this mixture for piping some on top of the crepes, then sprinkling wit the cinnamon. But, you could just use the remainder after you put the canned pumpkin in. I just like the look of the white. 9. Fold in the pumpkin (as much as you desire.. Taste as you go!) 10.Add filling to the crepe by lining the middle of the crepe and then roll it up. 11.Pip some filling on top and then sprinkle with some pumpkin or cinnamon spice. 12.Serve and Enjoy! Recipe by Simplistically Living at: Miniature Mouthpiece Page 5 5

6 MEMBERS CLASSIFIED ADS Linda and Pat McGinnis, (360) , 10/15 MARK BULLINGTON MEMORIAL To those of us who knew and miss Mark: Pat and I started a memorial for Mark right after his death. Each year we take items to the homeless, needy and the left behind by society. Items that are needed and often not provided at shelters are shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brushes, combs, lotions, etc. If you would like to donate even partial bottles, they would be appreciated. Please bring them to the next meeting. We also take donations all year long. They can be dropped off at any AMHA or AMHR show at our stalls or where we are camping. Thank you all. Ground Beef Jerky - Great Snack Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Canning salt 1/4 teaspoon ground Ginger 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper or to taste (optional) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 pound extra lean ground beef Directions: 1. Stir salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, black pepper and cayenne pepper together in a large bowl; add ground beef and mix well. For a spicier mix, add a little more chili powder. For hotter, add a little more cayenne pepper. This recipe is mildly spicey. 2. Pass beef mixture through a meat grinder set with the finest blade. 3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place wire-racks onto baking sheets. 4. Place 1/2 ground beef mixture between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly roll beef mixture to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Remove top layer plastic wrap, invert beef mixture onto prepared baking sheet, remove bottom layer of plastic wrap. Repeat for remaining beef. 5. Bake beef mixture in the preheated oven with the oven door slightly ajar for 2 1/2 hours. Rotate the baking sheet. Bake until jerky is cooked through, another 3 hours. Remove jerky from oven and cut into strips while still warm. Classified Ads Notice To give all EMHC members access to post in the classified section of the newsletter and on the web pages we are going to limit the time an ad will be published. Ads will be limited to 3 months (3 newsletter issues) if not updated in that time period. But, if you keep me informed monthly of your sales and/or no sales an ad can run, space permitting, until all items are gone. Thanks for your understanding Alternate Method for processing: Prepare as above in #1. Place beef mixture in a jerky gun. Place jerky strips on dehydrator trays. Cook about 10 hours - depending on your dehydrator, could take from 5-10 hours. I have had excellent results using my dehydrator. This is a recipe that can be altered/adjusted to your tastes. Miniature Mouthpiece Page 6

7 Members Classifed Ads Judy Cates, (253) , 10/15 I regretfully will no longer be breeding my Foundation Shetlands so I am offering these well bred Foundation Shetlands for sale. These are not culls. >BC I Can t Believe She Is Not Black: 3 yr old bay Foundation Certified ASPC filly, 40.5 at withers, very nice conformation and should be in the show arena. Her sire is Lil Britches Kid Clyde (HOF) Dam: Pan s Showstopper who is by SG Up & Atom (HOF). She has an awesome pedigree. Princess leads, stands for the farrier, I have clipped her head and bridle path and legs without problems, she trailers well. She is a quick learner. I have worked with her on standing up for halter and she does well with this. She should be a very nice driving pony as she has very nice movement. I am asking $1000. > JC s Katydid: ASPC/AMHR, Foundation Certified, DOB: May 10, 1999, at her withers, grey with brindle markings. Katy has her HOF in halter. Sire: Z.J. s Windwalker (HOF) by Wink s Showdeo Kidd II: Dam: BHR Pearl (HOF). She stands for trims, clips, bathes, leads and trailers well. She is a great mare and retired now as a broodmare. Asking $1500 Make Offer Motivated to sell. > Miss Tough and Ready: ASPC, Foundation Certified; filly, Dob: May 14, 2014; Grey; VERY NICE filly, VERY nice conformation as she is better than both parents and both parents have their HOF in Halter. Sire: Cheg-Kims Golden Ranger (HOF); Dam: JC s Katydid (HOF). This could be your next halter winner. Asking $1000 for this gorgeous filly. This picture is at 4 months old. > Ranger s Dash of Flash: ASPR; gelding, Dob: May 4, 2014; flashy bay, blaze, left rear stocking and right rear sock. Sire: Cheg-Kim s Golden Ranger - ASPC. Dam: Mellinium Barbie (Hackney/ASPR reg) Grand Sire on Dam s side: Nightheir Dam: Doll s Carnation These hackneys are bred for trotting. This gelding is a very nice boy. He is a nice mover with very nice conformation and a lot of potential. Price dropped to $500 > Mini Appy s Red Baron: AMHR, Born May 2014, sorrel gelding with a great trot, should be a good county driving horse with a fancy trot - not quite a pleasure trot. He has a baby doll type head with a level top line, very nice conformation. His dam: Little Katrina, is a red roan with her HOF in halter. Sire: Carpe Diem s Farm Tatonka. Red should mature about 35. Price dropped to $500 for this very nice gelding. Much nicer than picture as he matures. Miniature Mouthpiece Page 7

8 Evergreen Miniature Horse Club th Ave E Graham, WA Next Meeting October 17, 2015