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Assoc. World Championship • WORKING HUNTER: STROKE countries and has registered animals worldwide and our
Show took place August 2-10 in FOR STROKE. Exhibitor: Mallory more than five million horses in commi tment to advance
Oklahoma City. More than 2,300 Myers, Sharon Center, Ohio; 95 countries. v e t e r i n a r y s c i e n c e a n d entries from the United States, Owner: Dr. Scott Myers, Sharon education.”Australia, Brazi l , Canada, Center; Breeder: Nancy Sue A p p l i c a t i o n s m u s t b e Germany, Sweden, Switzerland Ryan, Nocona, Texas; Trainer: submitted by Oct. 31, 2013. All and Venezuela competed for 35 AQHA Professional Horseman applicants must be in good world championships at this Alfred Hewitt, Loxahatchee, standing in their professional year's event.Florida. organization, and research must The Ford Youth World is the • AGED MARES: PRETTY AS A be conducted within the United pinnacle event for the American PACKAGE. Exhibitor: R .J. 2013 HORSE CALL GRANTS States. A research committee Quarter Horse exhibitors, ages Jacobs, Dover, Ohio; Owner/ Zoetis to Grant Up to $50,000 in will review the applications and 18 and under, around the world. Trainer: Randy Jacobs, Dover, grant funding available for will notify the selected recipient Exhibitors must qualify by Ohio; Breeders: Greg and Jodi equine economic research or recipients by Dec. 1, 2013.earning a predetermined number Sullivan, Perrysburg, Ohio. Zoetis is accepting research “By focusing on the economic of points to compete in each of • PERFORMANCE HALTER aspect of equine care, we're proposals for the 2013 Horse Call the classes representing halter, M A R E S : O N LY T H E B E S T- hoping this call for collaborative grant program, which promotes English and western disciplines. CHOCOLATE. Exhibitor: Paulina research will help set a new exce l lence in ve te r ina ry 2013 featured 373 halter entries, Marie Martz, Blacklick, Ohio; standard in equine research,” e c o n o m i c r e s e a r c h a n d 486 English entries and 1,451 O w n e r : C h e l s e a M a r t z , said Sabina Gasper, senior education.western entries.Blacklick, Ohio; Breeders: Patsy director of Zoetis Outcomes Zoetis will help fund one or There were 339 entries age 13-and Kimberlin Casey, Folsom, Research. “This is one of many more individuals through a grant &-under with the youngest Louisiana; Trainers: Judd and types of partnerships we're of up to $50,000 for innovative, exhibitor at 6 years old.Jennifer Paul, Xenia, Ohio. exploring at Zoetis, and we hope clinically relevant research The top five classes at the • 2-YEAR-OLD GELDINGS: working with partners we will proposals that determine the 2013 Built Ford Tough AQHYA
not only advance science but MAXXED OUT. Exhibitor: R.J. economic impact of equine World Championship Show help to promote excellence in Jacobs, Dover, Ohio; Owner/ e n c e p h a l i t i c , p a r a s i t i c , were showmanship (176 veterinary economic research.”Trainer: Randy L. Jacobs, Dover, respiratory or other infectious entries), horsemanship (175
For more about the 2013 Horse Ohio; Breeder: John R Lewis, diseases or the impact of entries), trail (157 entries), hunt Call grant program and to obtain Tallmadge, Ohio; Sponsored by preventing these diseases. seat equitation (138 entries) and a n a p p l i c a t i o n , c o n t a c t King's Quarter Horses. Another area this grant will ranch sorting (130 entries). horsecall@zoetis.com. • HORSEMANSHIP: INVITATION support is determining the The top five states represented
TO SHOW. Exhibitor/Owner: economic impact of practice at the event were Texas (267 Megan Overberg, Hillsboro, management business practices entries), Colorado (161 entries), Ohio; Breeder: Charles Morris, that emphasize prevention of Oklahoma (151 entries), Ohio Omaha, Nebraska; Trainer: equine infectious or parasitic (143 entries) and Florida (97
diseases or prevention of horse-Brent Tincher, Oxford, Ohio; entries). The show brought more related injuries to clients, Sponsored by High View than $9 million to the Oklahoma technicians or veterinarians of Ranch/Harley D Zip, Lew and City-area economy. *Provided these practices. AHCA NATIONAL FINALSKerry Papendick.by Oklahoma City Chamber of
nd“We believe that the most The 2 annual AHCA National Commerce. This year's Ford Youth World productive way to advance Finals Competition was held at 2013 Champions include: was sponsored by Built Ford veterinary research will be the Kansas State Fairgrounds in • HUNTER UNDER SADDLE: Tough. Other AQHA corporate through an open model of Hutchinson, KS, Aug 1 – 4. The WILLYS ON THE GREEN. sponsors include Bank of discovery. There is a real competition was moved to Exhibitor/Owner: Kater ina America, B&W Trailer Hitches, economic value imposed on August and held over four days Mendel, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Justin Boots, Professional's horse owners when their horse this year. This change made the Breeder: Fritz Leeman, Mass- Choice, Markel, SmartPak, becomes sick and a real value competition run much smoother illon, Ohio; Trainer: Rosie Sheffer, Montana Silversmiths, Weather-when disease is prevented from and our youth were able to Grass Lake, MI; Sponsored by Beeta, John Deere, Nutrena and occurring. We would like to help attend without missing school. Wayne and Judy Davis. Wrangler.
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AHCA Finals, Continued many more successful years in education in America. Marilyn's time in history, riders from Competitors came from across the future. Check out american- passion for judging, personal across the country at all levels of the United States, including horsemenchallenge.com integrity, and leadership have performance will be invited to Michigan, Arkansas, Alabama, positively impacted USDF's compete over the same California and other states. Our judge education program, h a l l o w e d g r o u n d w h e r e four judges this year haled from USDF's education mission, and international champions have Michigan, Tennessee, Arkansas the development of consistent been crowned.. "The Kentucky and California. Riders competed and correct dressage education Horse Park is one of the finest in two preliminary rounds with for all. equestrian facilities in the the top ten riders in each division USDF President George world," notes George Williams,
2013 USDF LIFETIME AWARDcoming back to compete in a Williams said, “In her quiet President of the United States
The United States Dressage third round for the champ- unassuming way, Marilyn Heath Dressage Federation (USDF).
Federation (USDF) is pleased to ionship. Over $40,000 in cash oversaw the USDF “L” Program "And I couldn't be more thrilled
announce that Marilyn Heath and prizes were awarded. with a diligence and expertise that our mission to provide a
will be presented with the 2013 Championship saddles were that ensured it remained one of national spotlight for riders at all
Lifetime Achievement Award at awarded in all 8 divisions, as the best judges' training l e v e l s , e s p e c i a l l y a d u l t
the Salute Gala & Annual Awards well as, champion and reserve programs in the world.” amateurs, will now be realized
Banquet on December 7, 2013, champion buckles in each For more information about the there. This will be their moment
during the Adequan/USDF division. Prizes were awarded to Lifetime Achievement Award to shine."
Annual Convention in Lexington, all finishing in the top ten of each and the Roemer Foundation/ So far, more than 1,200
KY. Award winners are those division. Prize money included USDF Hall of Fame, visit the declarations have been received who have shown a lifetime of 50% payback of entry fees in USDF website, or contact the from riders seeking to qualify for dedication to USDF through addition to AHCA adding USDF at halloffame@usdf.org. what may be the chance of a volunteering, and developing additional cash split across all lifetime to compete on the p rograms, p ro jec ts , and divisions. national stage and win fantastic c o m m i t t e e s t h a t h a v e Congratulations to the four prizes, bragging rights, and more contributed to USDF's mission. competitors from Michigan who than $50,000 in prize money. They also have a long history of finished in the top ten in their Riders in USDF Regions 2, 5, 6, membership in USDF.divisions. Nina Kowalski and her 7, and 8 competed in late
Marilyn Heath, of Naples, FL, Arabian, Why Be Formal September to earn top marks has been a long and faithful competed in Amateur and and be eligible for a possible
2013 U.S. DRESSAGE FINALSvolunteer to USDF through her English. Melissa Blankenship invitation to the Finals; they will Riders Dream Big as Regional dedication to judge education and AQHA Vanilla Alamitos be followed by Regions 3 and 4 Qualifying Gets Underway for and involvement with USDF's “L” competed in the Futurity over the weekend of October 11 - Inaugural US Dressage Finals Education Program and the D i v i s i o n . K a t h y V i s c h e r 13 and concluding with Regions
®Presented By AdequanDelaware Valley Combined competed in the Novice division 1 and 9 on October 17 - 20. For Excitement is sweeping the Training Association (DVCTA). on her quarter horse, Zips riders who have submitted a
nation as the first round of Great After becoming a USEF “S” Whiskey Jack. Christine Decker declaration to compete at the Amer ican/USDF Reg iona l Judge in 1989, Marilyn could rode her FQHR mare, Peppy Finals, their next step on the road C h a m p i o n s h i p d r e s s a g e have worked towards becoming Chexetta in the Legends to Lexington will be the competitions gets underway an FEI dressage judge. She division. nomination phase, as comp-this weekend in five regions chose, instead, to focus on judge AHCA again this year held a etitors who earn required scores across the country. But this year education and became an “L” special fund raiser for Special and/or p lac ings at the i r it's not just blue ribbons on the faculty member in 1992. As the respective regional champ-Olympics. A special needs line: for the very first time, co-chair and chair of the “L” ionships will have 48 hours to file course was set up on Saturday horses and riders competing in electronic nominations with Education Program, Marilyn where Special Olympians were the Regional Championships will USDF. From these nominations, exhibited strong leadership in able to compete. All competitors have an opportunity to qualify for final invitations for the US updating the program and its were awarded medals and the US Dressage F ina ls Dressage Finals will be issued, materials, promoting consis-prizes. A total of $3,400 was
®presented by Adequan , a with entries closing October 24.tency among other judge raised for Kansas Special n a t i o n a l h e a d - t o - h e a d To learn more about the US educat ion programs, and Olympics.competition showcasing adult Dressage Finals presented by providing accessibility to judge Jeff Lebbin and his family
®amateur and open riders from Adequan , download compe-education to a wider audience. would also, like to thank the Training Level to Grand Prix. tition information, review lists of The DVCTA has also recognized many volunteers who made this
The inaugural US Dressage declared riders and horses from her devotion to the sport, by year and the Nationals a huge Finals will be held November 7 - each region, and sign up to creating the Marilyn O. Heath success. AHCA thanks all its 10, 2013 at the picturesque receive news and updates, visit Judges Education Fund, in honor members, affiliates, and judges Kentucky Horse Pa rk i n the official event website at of her enthusiastic commitment for making our second year so Lexington, Kentucky. For the first www.usdressagefinals.com.to improving dressage judging successful. We look forward to
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Exhibitors may begin moving in at 5pm November 2nd
7:30am • Judge: Alan RisherMSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
1. Showmanship Sweepstakes – Open 26. Hunt Seat Pleasure – 35 & Over 2. Showmanship – Students, Alumni, Faculty 27. Hunt Seat Equitation – Students, Alumni, Faculty 3. Showmanship – W/T Rider – 12 & Under# 28. Hunt Seat Equitation – 13 & Under 4. Showmanship – W/T Rider – 13 & Over# 29. Hunt Seat Equitation – 14 – 18 5. Showmanship – W/T Horse –Open# 30. Hunt Seat Equitation – 19 – 34 6. Showmanship – 13 & Under 31. Hunt Seat Equitation – 35 & Over 7. Showmanship – 14 – 18 32. Trail – Open (Open all day) 8. Showmanship – 19 – 34 33. Bareback Equitation – Open 9. Showmanship – 35 & Over 34. Western Pleasure Sweepstakes – Open 10. Small Fry – 10 & Under* 35. Western Pleasure – Students, Alumni, Faculty 11. Leadline – 8 & Under* 36. Western Pleasure – 13 & Under 12. W/T Sweepstakes – Open 37. Western Pleasure – 14 – 18 13. W/T Rider Pleasure – 12 & Under# 38. Western Pleasure – 19 – 34 14. W/T Rider Pleasure – 13 & Over# 39. Western Pleasure – 35 & Over 15. W/T Horse Pleasure – Open# 40. Western Horsemanship – Students, Alumni, Faculty 16. W/T Rider Equitation – 12 & Under# 41. Western Horsemanship – 13 & Under 17. W/T Rider Equitation – 13 & Over# 42. Western Horsemanship – 14 – 18 18. W/T Horse Equitation – Open# 43. Western Horsemanship – 19 – 34 19. Saddleseat Pleasure – Open 44. Western Horsemanship – 35 & Over 20. Saddleseat Equitation – Open 15 Minute Break (equipment set-up)
Lunch Break 45. Barrels – Sweepstakes – Open** 21. English Pleasure Sweepstakes – Open 46. Barrels – Open** 22. Hunt Seat Pleasure – Students, Alumni, Faculty 47. Keyhole – Open 23. Hunt Seat Pleasure – 13 & Under 48. Down and Back – Open 24. Hunt Seat Pleasure – 14 – 18 49. Pole Bending – Open 25. Hunt Seat Pleasure – 19 – 34 50. Speed and Action – Open
*Cannot enter any other classes. #Cannot enter classes in any other division. ** Exhibitors must choose Open or Sweepstakes for barrel classes.
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2013 Coggins needed for registration assigning them in the south barn unless otherwise notified. Shavings for sale at the MSU Pavilion MSUHA reserves the right to split, combine, or cancel classes.
NO REFUNDS will be given for entry fees. Rider's age is their 4-H RULES APPLY age as of January 1, 2013. Exhibitors must check in at entry Long-sleeved shirts, appropriate pants, footwear, head wear gate two classes prior to their entered class. MSUHA is not required. Approved helmets must be worn in Hunt Seat classes responsible for any damage, loss, or injury to any property, by all exhibitors under 18. horse, or person connected to the Green & White Show.
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BRIGHTON TRAIL RIDERS than the people who actually use a variety of trail loops and several riders. Great job everyone!As this article is being written, facility? beautiful creek cross-ings. Our So, what's coming in October?
we've just suffered through some As we get into October, we're trails are maintained by our A KTRA Campout BBQ!!!95-plus degree days, but today planning for our last big outdoor members and are groomed and We will hold the KTRA fall barely made it into the mid-60's. event of the season: the annual lovely to ride. campout on October 4 – 6 at Actually, we love temperatures in Poker Ride. We've hosted this Upcoming dates to put on your K e n s i n g t o n M e t r o p a r k . the 60's and 70's. Those days event for years and it always calendars are: Oct. 6th Sun. 9:30 Registration begins Friday, when it gets into the high 80's and draws a good crowd. However, am Ride and Potluck, meet at
October 4 at 10:00 AM. Camping 90's are too hard on horse and we're mindful of the fact that it can trailhead. Oct. 16th Wed. 9:30 am is $25/campsite/night ($50 rider. That's what we love about no longer be denied the riding Trail work day. Oct. 26th Sat. 9:30 total). Each campsite will fall in Michigan – we can have season is not going to stretch on am Ride and Potluck, meet at accommodate two horses on some absolutely glorious days, for too much longer. That's why trailhead. Nov. 2nd Sat. 10:00 am
and we're looking forward to that picket lines (bring your own line). we want to take every opportunity Ride and Potluck at Silver Creek. kind of weather at Brighton. There will be a Saturday night to get in the saddle and enjoy the Nov. 2-3rd M.U.S.H wheeled rig
We're really looking forward to potluck. KTRA will provide BBQ trails at Brighton. As always, we session (sled dogs) will be out on our upcoming event on September ribs and chicken. We ask that welcome visitors. To learn more the trails, be aware. Nov. 10th
st21 : the “Chilly Chili Ride.” We about BTRA, visit our website at Sun. 9:30 am Ride and Potluck, you bring a side dish or dessert talked about this last month but www.brightontralriders.com. meet at trailhead. Nov. 13th Wed. to pass (dinner at 4:30). Also on what we want to mention this - Mark Delaney, BTRA Sec. 9:30 am Last ride before gun Saturday night we will have a month is the good fortune of season Ride and Potluck, meet at live band playing from 5-8 PM. several BTRA mem-bers such as FORT CUSTER HORSE FRIENDS trailhead. Dinner is $20/person for Sue Charleville. Sue and Gayle ASSOCIATION Our website is http://fchfa.org. members and $25/person for Pawl are BTRA Board members Hello Trail Riders! As you are Please go there for updates about
non-members. If you come for and are neighbors. Both of them reading this we will have had our club news and pictures of the Fall the dancing only the cost is $10 have almost immediate access to Annual Fall Equestrian Campout. Equestrian Campout or all the new per person for members or non-the Brighton Rec horse trails, and There has been a good number of improvements.
often ride together. So all they members. KTRA will also provide people pre - reg is ter ing for For questions contact Nancy have to do is agree on a time to a complimentary breakfast on campsites, so we are antici-pating Simmonds 269-967-3613, Toni ride, saddle up (they both keep Saturday morning for campers. a good turn-out this year. We have Beth Hess 269-781-9688 or Toni their horses on their property), put in 24 new picket poles at the Pre-register by contacting Judy Strong 269-649-4310. meet up, and hit the trails. The rest special event area by Whitford See you on the trails! by phone at 734-891-2788 or by of us have to trailer our horses to Lake to make camping with your Toni Strong, Secretary email: judseifried@gmail.com. Brighton and although we're not horses more enjoyable. Our DNR A registration form can be complaining, it's a lot less hassle and Park manager have been KENSINGTON TRAIL RIDERS downloaded from our website for people like Sue and Gayle. working with us to make so many On September 7, Kensington kensingtontrailriders.org under However, there's something to be improvements this year. Our Trail Riders, along with Proud Lake Events. This event sells out!said for trailering your horse to trailhead staging area is in the Trail Riders, held a Circle Ride to Have you encountered a trail your favorite staging area. process of being finished the benefit the Michigan Horse
problem? Remember KTRA has a Typically, there are other rigs there month. We received a $2000 grant Welfare Coalition's Hay Bank. Both 'report a trail problem' link on and if you're a regular, it's almost from the Michigan Horse Council clubs want to say a big THANK www.kensingtontrailriders.org. certain that you'll see someone to contribute to the $18,000 YOU to the members and friends
you know, and maybe even ride We appreciate it when you help needed for the parking lot and that came out to ride. We had with them. Plus, you'll have the us keep our trails clear!expansion and completion. As the 90 riders and were able to donate opportunity to meet other riders gravel trucks are hauling material Coming up in November: The almost $1,200 to the Hay Bank to and strike up a conversation. After in, you might have to park at the Thanksgiving/Christmas parade help our equine community over the ride, a cool drink and a snack Whitford Lake area. Temporary the coming winter. We are so in Milford. This is a member-only with some additional socializing signs will be posted to direct proud of all of you! event; remember to renew your top off the day. rigs/riders to that area. We would also like to thank membership if necessary!
The staging area at Brighton has After the trailhead is comple- Kensington Metropark who went Coming up in 2014: KTRA is been getting a lot of business and ted, we will be getting our new through and groomed the trail from p l a nn i ng a l ong l i s t o f when I rode there last Sunday, 10 pavilion for the staging area. This the Kensington Staging Area to Old spectacular events for our rigs had pulled in. Our horseman's was made possible from funds Plank Road removing downed members: The Annual Banquet camp has also had a good number from our club and a Match Grant trees and vines grown out into the
and Auction; campouts; a Circle of visitors, despite the fact that Fund from the DNR. Your trail. A thank you needs to go to Ride for the Hay Bank, and much, plans are still under way for membership dues and grant Cindy Godair and her crew for much more. Don't forget to visit relocating the camp operation. monies go right back into the park trimming trails and branches and our website for updated The DNR recently sent out emails and trails. Thanks to everyone, the marking the trail on the Proud Lake information as well as our to people who had registered to DNR and the Michigan Horse side to make it easier for all riders
camp at Brighton, asking them for Facebook page. If you have not to get to the Proud Lake Staging Council!input. We applaud the local DNR 'liked' us on Facebook, please do area. And, finally, thanks to all Please come and ride our new management at Brighton for this so the next time you are on the those chefs and bring-a-dish folks trails this fall and enjoy the colors move. After all, who knows better site.at both staging areas who fed our along the Kalamazoo River with a
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MI APPALOOSA HORSE ASSC. into the 100 point club. It is PROUD LAKE TRAIL RIDERS shirt, and a rope from the RHAM rewarding to find the plates in the Greetings! I'm coming to you Fall is in the air and time to enjoy Youth, along with great instruction woods after a long search and lots this month as things slow down in those beautiful fall colors on the from both Mark Cripe and Dave of riding. I think my horse is Michigan and as some folks make trails! McCartney. We'll give an update starting to figure out what the their final preparations for The We are so pleased to announce about the clinic in the next plates look like!Appaloosa World Champ-ionship that the Circle Ride we put on with newsletter.
In August we had the chance to Show. The Board of Directors Kensington Trail Riders was a The Midwest Regional Ranch enjoy the trails at Sleepy Hollow would like to continue their thanks HUGE success. Between the two Horse Classic is getting close – it's again. Barb Drake did a great job of and hopes had a wonderful groups we had ninety riders and in Cloverdale, Indiana this year; putting on the first ride with
experience this year in the pen! As raised around $1100.00 towards October 25-27. This is a 3-judge mistakes added in on purpose.
always, we welcome your the Horse Welfare Coalition. The show, and points will count for Riders had to use their reasoning
thoughts and comments to help rain could not even dampen the RHAM year end awards at this skills to figure out the clues when i m p r o v e t h i s w o n d e r f u l fun that was had by all. Thank you show. There will be trick or information was left out or association. Though it may be a to everyone who came out. It was treating and costumes are incorrect. It made for a challenging little early, MApHA Board of great to see you all! We hope to encouraged for a Friday night ride but was a fun break from the Directors could not be more join with Kensington again next party, along with an appetizer average CMO. The proceeds for excited to celebrate those year for this great event. challenge among the regional this ride were presented to the accomplishments at our annual Our next big event is our annual charters.Sleepy Hollow Trail Riders banquet! Obviously, we'll have Halloween Spooktacular event. Be thinking about whether or not Association. A great big thank you
thThis is on Saturday, October 26 . more information as the dates to them for letting us camp in their you'd like to be on the RHAM We will have trail trick or treating, approach. day use area so that we can enjoy Board of Directors. Nominations a costume contest with separate Don't forget about our many their trails. The ride in September are coming up. Please talk to a prizes for our younger riders and as youth fundraisers: collecting was again greeted with lovely cu r ren t Board member i f always… a delicious pot luck TRIBUTE proofs of purchase and weather, missing the rain by only a interested.lunch. Registration starts at 9a.m. few hours. The morning was a our ink cartridge collection. Either As always, stay up to date with Rain date will be on Sunday, little crisp but fortunately most of item can be dropped off at the happenings at the RHAM website:
thus could hook up to electricity and October 27 . Keep checking our show office of MAPHA or WMAR www.miranchhorse.com and had our heaters running. The trails website or Facebook page for show OR you can contact our follow us on Facebook, as well.at the Everett A. Cummings Center more details. Hope to see you all youth represent-atives. Their in Mt. Morris were well kept and there!contact information can be SLEEPY HOLLOW TRAIL RIDERSfun to ride. The footing was great. Please keep in mind that being located on our website. Labor Day weekend was A great big thank you goes to that we ride in a state park, we are As many of you clean and store celebrated with a weekend Melissa and Randy Fox for putting r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e t r a i l your tack for the final time this campover at Sleepy Hollow. Folks on a great ride. The times each day maintenance. We have spent year, remember the MApHA Non- came from all over the state. The were within a few minutes many hours out on the trails Pros booth at the MSU February trails, some' ores, campfires, and between first and second place trimming and are always looking Tack Sale. Items can be donated at potluck dinner were enjoyed. long course teams. It gets for an extra hand. Our worker bee any time, but will only consider Thank goodness for the pavilion as competitive up there at the top! days are always a lot of fun and we those that are clean and useable! a gathering spot as it rained hard October looks to be a great time usually try to get in a ride and a This year the Non-Pros will also Friday night and broke the heat. to ride with our last rides during campfire as well. We will take items on consignment with a the fall color. On October 12th and Mexican train, checkers and announce organized dates percentage going to their general 13th we will be going to Fort battleship games were played. throughout the fall and will also fund. More details to follow on the Custer in Battle Creek for the first The table cloth was decorated send out emails on any impromptu consignment items. Please direct time. They have installed several with markers. I really enjoyed work days we have as well.questions to any Non-Pro Board picket posts and are allowing us to having my young grandchildren Happy Trails and remember… Member or Tami Vickery at stay overnight in their day use with me for their last campout Ride Happy, Ride Safe and Love tvickery3200@gmail.com area. I can't wait to explore some before school. SHTRA's cart trails Your Horse!If you have MApHA news to new trails. The following weekend are a perfect way to get those kids
share, please contact Dustin we will be going even further out on the trail with Sundance and RANCH HORSE ASSOC OF MIBoehmer at 269-420-1242 or by e- south to Three Rivers to ride at the me. The 50/50 drawing was won The last show of the 2013 mail at boehmer3@msu.edu. Eberhart Center. This is a beautiful by Nancy Simmons. Our new season for Ranch Horse of Until next month, place to ride and stalls are outhouse is in and makes the folks Michigan was September 14, 15 Dustin M Boehmer available if you call ahead. For on the east side happy not to walk at Berrien Springs Fairgrounds. more information check out our so far. All of us were glad not to Versatil ity winners will be website at micmo.org or look in MICHIGAN COMPETITIVE have to drive up north to enjoy a mentioned in the next newsletter.the events section of Saddle Up! MOUNTED ORIENTEERINGnice trail riding weekend. Thanks The RHAM Youth committee Magazine. After our season is all Well the season is winding
sponsored a “BEGINNER ROPING to Don and Pat who cut the wood wrapped up we will have time to down and there are only two rides CLINIC” on September 28 at and got the fires going. look forward to the general left. This year has been a great one McKinley's Harmony Acres in Don't forget that the Annual membership meeting and then the for my team the Flaming Cassopolis. The event was for Judged Trail Ride is Sunday Oct. 6 Hoofprints. Although we are far banquet. Stay safe on the trails
from the fastest team out there, it youth; participants received a this fall! with the Rangers 4-H Club hosting looks like our horses will make it Janet 2014 RHAM membership, a t- their memorial event. The Kris
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thbelieve that this summer has gone Taylor reported the Halloween Date: October 19 ; Time: for Saturday night-Oct.5 is $12.00 by so quickly. With the show event information is on the web 10:00am – 3:00pm.and register at the horseman's season wound down, it is kind of site with a link to the flyer. Also Thank you Laura Rittershofer for campground. Th is event 's nice to be able to just go out and asked if it would be ok to create a the donation of a bucket of horse obstacles are well thought out enjoy a nice ride without worrying page with links to other camp cookies. We are looking for more horsemanship tests. The event is so much about schooling for this grounds, all favored this idea. donations for the gift table, if you from 10:00am to 2:00pm, cash or that. With the bugs on the Old Business: Ron handed out 2 would like to donate let Nena back prizes, there will be 5 decline, might even be a good time proposals for graphics for the know. divisions and 10 stations. A light to go out on the trails a little bit. Ron is working up a medallion as sides of YSTRA's trailer with lunch is included. More info
We had quite a few folks out a giveaway for our junior's, will quotes from Scott Roberts, Sign contact Mary at 517-651-6884 or there snapping photos at our have example for our next Depot. All picked #2 example Robin at 989-723-4385.shows and Bobbie Best has spent meeting. which has a blank area we could Oct. 11-13 will be Ichabod Crane
Group campout at the Out Back quite a bit of time updating our use to display sponsors, good idea Days with SHTRA providing horse this planned for October 11 . There website with them. Please take a Roland. Scott would put the Logo drawn wagon rides for the is still room for anyone who would few minutes to check them all out. on the trailer 33” tall x 112” long x2 campers at the beach parking lots. like to go. You might just find that you were (bo th s ides ) fo r $240 .00 From 11:00am to 1:00pm folks will
Adopt-a-highway update: one of the subjects! installation $140.00 for a total of have a chance to see some trails Volunteers need to view their WMAR Board meetings will be $380.00 total. As we had already and the HEADLESS HORSEMAN!!! video and sign a release form to starting up with the first meeting budgeted $600.00 this year for We know he'll be looking for that become a volunteer. Tentative October 12 at the MSU Pavilion in shelves (which are completed) Ichabod and his girlfriend. There trash pickup date is Sunday, one of the classrooms under the and painting of the trailer it was will be pumpkin bowling and September,29 - 1:00 pm to meet at stands. Please remember that decided to wait until next year to maybe horse painting to keep the
members are always welcome. the YS horseman's campground. purchase the graphics. Ron, Skip, young at heart busy. SHTRA The Non Pros will be collecting Tom will get the bags, Ron will and Simon volunteered to paint the volunteers will be there to help donated clean usable tack for the sides of the trail. check on approved dates to work.
folks and then enjoy at potluck tack sale and soon we will be Camp road repair update: Kudos New Business – Harvest Fest
dinner back at the horseman's taking on items for consignment go to Tom Chaffee and his crew for at the People Campground. We
staging area. There will be (details to be worked out). I all the work they did on the camp have been asked by Andreu to
weekend camping for horse folks, believe they are planning on road repair. Where there was participate in this year's Harvest
Sat. potluck and Sunday am having a booth at the big tack sale sand, there now is gravel and a Fest. Bruce Campbell will be there breakfast. If interested see our at MSU in February. culvert was installed in the new with his team of horses for hay web and call to attend. Don't forget to keep up with the road through camp. Sand was rides. Dick Smith will bring a Oct. 25-27 SHTRA will host latest WMAR news by checking dumped next to the day parking roping dummy and his roping decorated trails for your riding out the association website at area for a horse rolling pit. We all horse. Skip & Jeanne Burger & p l e a s u r e . C o s t u m e s a n d www.wmarapp.org or on our thank you Tom and crew! Kathy Taylor will bring a horse for decorated campsites are optional. Facebook page. Old Business - Trail Update: pony rides. We will also be selling We'll host a chili contest on Sat. - Sharon Clark There is an area that still needs to T-shirts. Anyone who would like to 4:00pm. No fee to enter your be trimmed on the 9 mile near help out or bring their horse for the creation, but $5.00 to taste and YANKEE SPRINGS TRL RIDERS Sager road. Autumn Olive needs to kids to ride is welcome. vote. Weather permitting, a glow Board Meeting Minutes: 9/11/13 be trimmed back and sprayed. Ron Carla Walker made a suggestion stick poker ride may occur. This meeting was held in the has emailed Sara Schaefer, DNR we change our trail colors to red, Marsha (989-661-2541)and Pat Pavilion at the YS Horseman's officer for the game area, asking white, and blue, the old black, (517-651-5984)are your hosts. Campground and started at 6:00 when can we get this done. silver, and purple are getting hard One group campfire, south loop is pm with a delicious potluck. Our Halloween Event Update: Nena to see. Ron will ask Andru if that always cart accessible and have a newest members Dennis, Barb, reports we are on track for a great would be acceptable.
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Trotting on the Trail then increase speed at the trot Once you have mastered while sitting. As the speed of the
posting, you can add the trot to trot increases, begin posting. your on-trail training. However, Once you have a good rhythmic always make sure that you are posting trot going, ask your on good footing before you ask horse to lengthen his stride. To for the trot or canter on the do this, sit a little deeper on the trail. The trot is an excellent gait down portion of your posting and for conditioning. It is also the add pressure with both calves perfect gait for going uphill and evenly. Relax your legs when you downhill—provided the footing rise up out of the saddle.is safe—since it allows the Control is always the key to horse to easily engage his enjoying a trail ride. If you feel hindquarters. If you have limited out of control at a fast trot, go time for your trail ride, a fast trot back to the walk. If you still feel also lets you cover more ground that your horse is getting out of in less time. control, come to a halt. Never
Look for sections of the trail hesitate to get off and control that are straight and with good your horse from the ground if you footing to practice the fast trot feel your safety is in jeopardy.and keep your focus ahead in the direction you are moving. Do not This material is adapted from a get in the habit of looking down series of articles I did with writer at your horse or at the ground as Cynthia McFarland for Trail Rider
Magazine. Many trail-training It's hard to beat a rhythmic, trot. With your upper body it will break your rhythm and lessons can be found in my book, inclined slightly forward, your focus and you might miss brisk trot down a beautiful trail. Training Outside the Box. Find hips move towards the front of upcoming hazards.Last month we talked about the this, along with other helpful Use lots of transitions in your the saddle on one beat of the trot. fast trot, and in this article, I will training materials, by visiting on-trail training to strengthen On the second beat, you should continue on with the trot and www.lynnpalm.com, or call 800-your horse's hindquarters. Go gently sit in the middle of the discuss posting to the trot.503-2824.from a walk to a slow trot and saddle. Your hips must be in line The two-beat rhythm of the
with you legs in order to post and horse's diagonal legs makes the stay balanced and not get either trot an up and down motion for in front of or behind the horse's the rider. This can be an motion. Describing posting uncomfortable gait to sit unless makes it seem much more you are an advanced rider who difficult than it is. In reality, the
has learned to do so and your horse's motion “throws” you up
horse has a relaxed back. and forward on beat one, and
Posting to the trot mimics the up gravity brings you back into the
and down motion of the horse's saddle on beat two. The most
gait, and it allows the rider to important thing to remember is stay in better balance with the to control your return to the horse's motion and is much more saddle so that you do not plop comfortable to ride. onto your horse's back.
Although you may think of the If you feel like you might lose posting trot as being strictly for your balance while you are English riders, this is not the learning to post, hold both reins case. Many riders in the Western in one hand with light contact disciplines post the trot when and hold onto the saddle horn or training at home because it is a handful of mane with the other more comfortable for the horse hand. It is better to do this than to as well as for the rider. Like any use your reins for balance which physical activity that is new, might confuse or hinder your
horse.posting may seem awkward at Like anything new, posting just first; but it will come easily after
takes time and practice. You you have mastered the motion.probably should perfect your Posting is a fairly quick action
where your hips rise and gently posting in an enclosed arena fall following the rhythm of the before you take it out on the trail.
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Show begins Friday Night at: 5PM 58 English Equitation Youth 12 & Under 106 Open Western Walk-Jog Sweeps (Open to All) ++ Double Judged: Chris Strine & Dan Grunewald 59 English Equitation Youth 13-15 107 Open Easy Loper Sweeps (Lope Only)UGLIEST Holiday Sweater Judging @ 4:45pm 60 English Equitation Youth 16-18 ++ $100 Added1 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under 61 English Equitation 19-39 108 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under2 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 11-18 62 English Equitation 40 & Over 109 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 11-183 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over ** 20 Min Break- Arena Maintenance 110 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over4 English Pleasure- Green Horse 5 & Under 63 West Horsemanship Sweeps-Rail Walk-trot Riders Only 111 Western Pleasure- Green Horse 5 & Under5 English Pleasure- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses ++ $25 Add 112 Western Pleasure- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses6 English Pleasure Youth 12 & Under 64 West Pleasure Sweeps- Walk-trot Riders Only 113 Western Pleasure- Youth 12 & Under7 English Pleasure Youth 13-15 ++ $25 Added 114 Western Pleasure- Youth 13-158 English Pleasure Youth 16-18 65 Western Pleasure- Green Horse 5 & Under 115 Western Pleasure- Youth 16-189 English Pleasure 19-39 66 Open Western Horsemanship Sweeps- $25 Added++ 116 Western Pleasure- 19-3910 English Pleasure 40 & Over 67 Junior Horse 5 & Under Western Pleasure ++ 117 Western Pleasure- 40 & Over**15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up 68 Senior Horse Western Pleasure ++ 118 Bareback 50/50 Horsemanship/Pleasure 18 & Under**15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up 69 Open Western Pleasure Sweepstakes ++ $100 Added 119 Bareback 50/50 Horsemanship/Pleasure 19 & Over11 Pee-Wee Walk Pleasure- Riders 8 & Under 120 Western Reining, Open NRHA Green (Pattern 12)12 Pee-Wee Walk Horsemanship- Riders 8 & Under Bridleless Battle for The BLING! 121 Western Reining, Open NRHA Pattern (Pattern TBD)13 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under Saturday Night - 8pm14 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 11-18 Buckle for Overall Bridleless Winner! (Classes70-74)15 Western Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over 70 Hands-Free (Bridleless) Showmanship ++16 Western Pleasure- Green Horse 5 & Under 71 Bridleless Horsemanship/Equitation (Pattern) ++17 Western Pleasure- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses 72 Bridleless Pleasure (Rail Only) ++18 Western Pleasure- Youth 12 & Under 73 Bridleless Bareback Pleasure (Rail Only) ++19 Western Pleasure- Youth 13-15 74 Bridleless Freestyle- Your Choice w/or w/out Music20 Western Pleasure- Youth 16-18 3 min Max ++21 Western Pleasure- 19-3922 Western Pleasure- 40 & Over Sunday 8:00am Cowboy Inspirational Service23 Egg & Cane (Spoon)- All Ages *** Sunday 8:30 am Classes Begin ***24 Santa’s Musical Muck Buckets- Bring Bucket & Horse 75 Showmanship- Leadline 6 & Under Walk Only25 HOLIDAY COSTUME CLASS 76 Showmanship- Pee-Wee 8 & Under Walk Only
77 Showmanship- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under****SATURDAY 8 am Classes Begin **** 78 Showmanship- Walk Trot Riders 11-1826 Open Halter Sweepstakes- $50 Added ++ 79 Showmanship- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over27 Open Color breed Halter- 100% Color 80 Green Horse Showmanship- Horses 5 & Under28 Open Junior Horse Halter 3 & Under 81 Showmanship- Saddle Type, Mini-Horses, & Gaited 29 Open Mares Halter 4 & Over, Stock Type Horses 30 Open Geldings Halter 4 & Over, Stock Type 82 Showmanship- Youth 12 & Under31 Open Halter- Miniature Horses & Ponies 83 Showmanship- Youth 13-1532 Open Halter- Saddle Type, Non-Stock & Gaited Horses 84 Showmanship- Youth 16-1833 Grand & Res Halter (1st & 2nd Places from 28-32) 85 Showmanship- 19-3934 Open Showmanship Sweepstakes $50 Added ++ 86 Showmanship- 40 & Over35 Hands-Free Showmanship- All Ages ++ 87 Showmanship Obstacle Pattern- Mini-Horses & Ponies**15 Min Break- Dedicated Walk-Trot Warm Up 88 Showmanship Obstacle Pattern- Youth 18 & Under ++**15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up 13 & Under 89 Showmanship Obstacle Pattern- Adult 19 & Over ++**15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up 14-18 90 Longe Line - Yearlings**15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up Stall Decorating Contest- During Sunday Break36 Leadline 6 & Under- Prizes for All Riders **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up 13 & Under37 Pee-Wee Walk Horsemanship- Riders 8 & Under **15 Min Break- Dedicated Youth Warm Up 14-1838 Pee-Wee Walk Pleasure- Riders 8 & Under **15 Min Break- Dedicated Adult Warm Up39 Junior Horse 5 & Under English Pleasure ++ **15 Min Break- Dedicated Walk-Trot Warm Up40 Senior Horse English Pleasure ++ 91 Open Pleasure Driving- All Ages, Minis, Pony & Horse41 Open English Big Trotter Sweeps ++ $50 Added 92 Leadline 6 & Under- Prizes for All Riders42 Open English Pleasure Sweepstakes ++ $25 Added 93 Pee-Wee Walk Pleasure- Riders 8 & Under43 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under+ 94 Pee-Wee Walk Horsemanship- Riders 8 & Under44 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 11-18+ 95 Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under45 English Pleasure- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over 96 Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Riders 11-1846 English Pleasure- Green Horses 5 & Under 97 Western Horsemanship- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over47 English Pleasure- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses 98 Western Horsemanship- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses 48 English Pleasure Youth 12 & Under 99 Western Horsemanship- Youth 12 & Under49 English Pleasure Youth 13-15 100 Western Horsemanship- Youth 13-1550 English Pleasure Youth 16-18 101 Western Horsemanship- Youth 16-1851 English Pleasure 19-39 102 Western Horsemanship- 19-3952 English Pleasure 40 & Over 103 Western Horsemanship- 40 & Over53 Open English Equitation Sweepstakes $25 Added ++ 104 Disciplined Rail- Youth 18 & Under54 English Equitation- Walk Trot Riders 10 & Under (Like Command Class)++55 English Equitation- Walk Trot Riders 11-18 105 Disciplined Rail- Adult 19 & Over56 English Equitation- Walk Trot Riders 19 & Over (Like Command Class)++57 English Equitation- Saddle Type & Gaited Horses **20 Min Break- Arena Maintenance
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Arcadia Twp., MI - Access to Polly Ann Trail on property. 6 bdrms., 5 baths, 3100 sq. ft. Country kitchen, all appliances, geo-thermal heat, 1st AND 2nd floor master bdrm - finished W/O basement 60x120 indoor arena w/3 stalls, lean-to. $395,000.
Horse Set-Up, Stockbridge, MI - 40x36 pole barn, (4) 12x12 matted stalls, heated tack room, wash rack, 100x300 outdoor arena, 7 pastures some with run-ins. Home has new roof! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1816 sq. ft. $223,500.
O are large parcel in North Oakland County. Build your private estate or residential development. Splits available. Portion of land leased (soybean crop). Cute home needs TLC. Easy access to US-23 and I-75. $400,000.
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Mt. Morris, MI - 1/3 acre spring fed pond. Several barns, 30x45 barn w/lg. lean, auto watering system, electric, horse ready. Above ground pool, 3 tiered deck. 3,500 sq. ft. home, 3 bdrms., 3.5 baths. One bdrm. apt. w/separate entrance! $339,350.
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COWBOY CHRISTMASNOVEMBER 22-24, 2013
**** COME AS YOU ARE! NO SHOW CLOTHES OR FAKE TAILS! ****
* MSU PAVILION *
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2:00 PMTRAIL CLASSES $10.00
1. Walk Trot Trail (Novice Horse or Novice Rider Only)2. Trail 16 & under3. Trail 17-354. Trail 36 & over 5. Trail In-Hand (Horses 2 & under)
VERSATILITY ENTRY $15.00 (English, Western & Barrels - show clothes optional) BUCKLES TO EACH AGE GROUP WINNER
6. 14 & under7. 15-198. 20-399. 40 & over
FREESTYLE REINING • $15.00 PRE-ENTRY PLEASE10. Freestyle Reining
SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8:30 AMNo show clothes or fake tails!1. 2 & under2. 3 & over Mares3. 3 & over Geldings/Stallions4. Color Halter5. Small Fry Showmanship H6. Novice Showmanship Horse 7. Novice Showmanship Adult H8. Novice Showmanship Youth H9. Jackpot Showmanship10. Showmanship 14 & under H11. Showmanship 15-19 H12. Showmanship 20-39 H13. Showmanship 40 & over14. Lead Line ages 1-715. Small Fry English Equitation (10 & under walk trot) H16. Small Fry English Pleasure (10 & under walk trot) H 25 MINUTE BREAK - NO NOVICE HORSES OR RIDERS17. English Equitation 14 & under H18. English Equitation 15-19 H19. English Equitation 20-39 H20. English Equitation 40 & Over H21. English Pleasure Jackpot22. English Pleasure 14 & under H23. English Pleasure 15-19 H24. English Pleasure 20-39 H25. English Pleasure 40 & over H26. Jr. Horse English Pleasure 5 & under27. Sr. Horse English Pleasure 6 & over 15 MINUTE BREAK - FOR NOVICE HORSE & RIDERS ONLY28. Novice HORSE walk trot Horsemanship/Equitation29. Novice HORSE walk trot Pleasure30. Novice ADULT walk trot English Equitation H31. Novice YOUTH walk trot English Equitation H32. Novice Youth Lope Horsemanship/Equitation 18 & under H33. Novice Youth Lope Pleasure 18 & under H
34. Novice Adult Lope Equitation/Horsemanship 19 & over H35. Novice Adult Lope Pleasure 19 & over H36. Small Fry Western Horsemanship (10 & under) H37. Small Fry Western Pleasure (10 & under) H38. Novice ADULT Walk Trot Western Horsemanship H39. Novice ADULT Walk Trot Pleasure (English or Western) H40. Novice YOUTH Walk Trot Western Horsemanship H41. Novice YOUTH Walk Trot Pleasure (English or Western) H 10 MIN. BREAK - NO NOVICE HORSES OR RIDERS42. Horsemanship 14 & under H43. Horsemanship 15-19 H44. Horsemanship 20-39 H45. Horsemanship 40 & over H46. Grooms Walk Trot47. Western Pleasure Jackpot48. Western Pleasure 14 & under H49. Western Pleasure 15-19 H50. Western Pleasure 20-39 H51. Western Pleasure 40 & over H52. Jr. Western Pleasure53. Sr. Western Pleasure54. Egg and Spoon 55. Ride a Buck56. English or Western Riding 19 & under57. English or Western Riding 20 & over
STALLS ARE SOLD OUT!
* Trailer in/no stall $11.00* $5.00 daily high point consideration * $6.00 for regular classes* $8.00 jackpot classes (4 places paid) * $2.00 office fee per rider* Negative Coggins required* Ages as of January 1, 2013 * No refunds, judge’s decision final* Returned check fee $25.00* Walk Trot Classes are for riders or horses who have not shown in a
lope class. Walk trot riders may not ride in lope classes.* Novice Lope- riders that have not placed above 4th in the past 10 years in a lope class. Or never shown in a lope class.* High point groups: Nov., Small Fry, 14 under, 15-19, 20-39, 40 & over. * Classes that count for high point have a H by them.* Cowboy Christmas agents or representatives are not responsible for
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PLEASE NO ENTRY INTO PAVILION OR STALLS BEFORE 10:00 AM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22.
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Buckles for Youth #1 (Novice) and #2 (Experienced) Sorters.Open Sorting following (time permitting) $10 per ride, 50% payback.
Team Sorting Competition will begin approx. at 4:00pm
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2009 DODGE JOURNEY2009 DODGE JOURNEY
2002 CHEVY CAVALIER2002 CHEVY CAVALIER
2009 GMC K3500 SLE2009 GMC K3500 SLE
2004 NISSAN ALTIMA SE2004 NISSAN ALTIMA SE
2005 FORD MUSTANG2005 FORD MUSTANG
2002 GMC YUKON SLT2002 GMC YUKON SLT
2008 GMC SIERRA SLE Z-712008 GMC SIERRA SLE Z-71
2006 GMC SIERRA EXT2006 GMC SIERRA EXT
2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
2004 FORD F350 LARIAT2004 FORD F350 LARIAT
2008 DODGE DAKOTA SXT2008 DODGE DAKOTA SXT
2007 GMC ACADIA2007 GMC ACADIA
2011 GMC YUKON SLE2011 GMC YUKON SLE
1998 CHEVY K15001998 CHEVY K1500
2007 DODGE RAM LARAMIE2007 DODGE RAM LARAMIE
2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA2008 JEEP WRANGLER SAHARA
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