Innholdsfortegnelse for July - August 2016 i Young Rider

There’s always an air of excitement on horse show days. Getting up early for a show is so much easier than getting up to go to school, isn’t it? The day before the show is busy, too—giving your horse a bath, cleaning your boots and tack—but all the effort is totally worth it. In fact, getting ready for a show doesn’t feel like work when you’re with friends. And isn’t it great when you and your horse are both looking your best and ready to go in the ring? Be sure to take a few photos to capture the moment! (We love it when you share them with us, too.) If you’re new to showing, or your horse is, a schooling show is the perfect place to start. The farm…

My Favorite Horse Ava Malone received Ginger as a gift after the horse she got for Christmas sadly passed away in an accident. All the families from Windy Hill Ranch where she rides chipped in and surprised her! Ginger is a 9-year-old Quarter Horse. They love poles and barrels, and Ava says that Ginger makes her smile bigger than ever before! Pet Paddock Tell us about your other animals! Clover the chicken follows Carley Wheelis around and loves having her tummy rubbed. Carley has had Clover for a year and a half, and says that her feathered friend hates the snow but loves sitting on her shoulder and being outside in the spring. When Carley gives Clover a bath, she wraps her in a towel like a baby and Clover…

Make horsey friends the old-school way by signing up for a Young Rider pen pal! Fill out the form below and send it to us, along with a stamped return envelope, and we’ll send you a pen pal. You won’t get a pal if you don’t enclose a stamped return envelope. You should end up with two pen pals, so be ready to write. This program is offered to Young Rider subscribers only. Please include your sub ID number if you want a pen pal. Your number is on the mailing label of your magazine. It looks like this: YR00012345. Canadian readers don’t need to put a stamp on their return envelope. Write some stuff about yourself on a piece of paper and staple it to this form. Have you…

1 She has been competing at the Grand Prix level in show jumping for over 30 years. 2 She rode for team USA at the Olympics in 2004, 2008 and 2012. 3 She won team and individual bronze at the World Equestrian Games on Cortes ‘C’ in 2014. DEADLINE: August 1, 2016 Write your answer on a postcard, along with your name, address & email or phone number, and mail to: YR Guess the Celeb 470 Conway Court, Suite B-6 Lexington, KY 40511 We’ll draw a winner and tell you the answer in the next issue! May/June issue answer: Charlotte DuJardin Congrats to our winner, Lindsey T. from Kentucky and all of our readers who guessed correctly!…

You’ve worked hard for months to get ready for the horse show, and when you get there, all of that preparation in lessons, riding, and grooming is going to pay off. But before you head to the show, there’s one more thing, and it’s easy to overlook: Your horse’s paperwork! Most horse shows require some kind of paperwork to prove your horse is in good health and has all of his required vaccinations. If you had to cross state lines to get to the show, you need to bring even more paperwork with you. When you’re thinking about going showing, look in that show’s rule book or check with the show secretary to find out exactly what she expects. If you arrive without it, you could be turned away. Your…

WeatherBeeta Airflow Detach-a-Neck Fly Sheet $99.99 value Lightweight, durable protection against disease-causing insects. Sizes 54"-87" in 3-inch increments. www.weatherbeeta.com Back on Track Mesh Sheet $199 - $249 value Therapeutic mesh sheet can be worn under a blanket or by itself. Sizes 60"-90" in 3-inch increments. www.backontrackproducts.com Tough 1 Contour Wool Saddle Blanket with Crystal Floral Design $104.88 value Add some “wow” in the show ring and some dazzle while schooling! www.tough1.com How to Enter Include your name, address and email in your entry, as well as the size or color you want. Put the prize you would like to win on the front of the envelope and mail to Young Rider Prize Page, July/August 2016, 470 Conway Court, Suite B-6, Lexington, KY 40511 by August 1, 2016.…

Holly & Artie Practice, practice, practice! The only way to conquer show nerves and do your best is to get out there . Start with as many local, low-pressure schooling shows as you need to feel comfortable with the routine . Eventually you’ll be ready for the big time ! Shoshana & Izzy Set a goal and stick to it ! Your goal can be as simple as “get through all of your classes,” “get a ribbon,” or reach a bit and make your goal to win your division ! Missing a mag? Visit www.custmag.com/yrd to look up your account or call 800-888-4640. Rider No problem! Mail Call! Write to Us: Young Rider 470 Conway Court, Suite B-6 Lexington, KY 40511 Email Us: yreditor@luminamedia.com…

Fourteen-year-old Sequoia Emerson combines her passion for horses and artistic ability to create handmade horse treats, custom-painted brushes, tasseled bridle charms, and more. Her business, Equine Sunshine, helps fund her horsey habit. YR: Tell us about your interest in horses. SE: I have been interested in horses all my life and started taking lessons at the age of 6. I’m currently training with an eventing instructor who allows me to work with several different horses. I also enjoy going on trail rides with friends and taking care of my own Quarter Horse mare, Daisy. She is always happy to model my products and try out my horse-treat recipes. YR: How did you come up with the business name Equine Sunshine? SE: I wanted something cheerful, catchy, and that rhymed. I…

Dublin Child’s Ashby Show Coat II Traditional three-button show coat with a flattering, fitted design. $74.99 www.dublinclothing.com Kerrits Kids’ Competitors Koat Washable, wrinkle-resistant, and oh so wonderful! Stay cool with this classy coat made of performance fabric. $109 www.kerrits.com Ovation Girls’ Euro Seat Knee Patch Side-Zip Breeches Classic tan breeches with non-clingy EuroWeave will give you the confidence and comfort to ride your best. $69.95 www.ovationriding.com Hobby Horse Girls’ Kareena Vest Sequined vest adds color over a traditional button-down show shirt. $99.95 www.hobbyhorseinc.com Noble Outfitters Perfect Fit Western Show Shirt This smart shirt has a hidden zipper for a smooth fit. Built-in UPF 50+ and opti-dry technology will make this an instant favorite. $99.95 www.nobleoutfitters.com Hobby Horse Girls’ Pounce Blouse Add color, pattern and shine to brighten up a basic…

Since the saltwater cord grass the wild ponies graze on is very salty, they drink twice as much water as a normal horse would in order to stay hydrated. Because of this extreme diet, the ponies tend to be on the shorter side—12 to 13 hands—and have large, round bellies. However, ponies that go to new homes and begin eating a domesticated diet often grow in size and look leaner. “We have raised and bred the Chincoteague Ponies up to 14.2 hands, and some are 15.2 hands,” says Gale Park Frederick of the National Chincoteague Pony Association in Washington state. Public Information Officer Terry Roe adds that the ponies are easy to gentle once they get to their new homes. “No one has called to complain about a difficult pony…

SEND YOUR PHOTOS TO yreditor @ luminamedia. com Please be sure your photos are high resolution, and remember to include your name and address. Sadly, we can’t publish all the pictures we receive! Thank You, Breyer! These readers win the Classics Barrel Racing Breyer model. www.breyerhorses.com…

Camille Davis brought her copy of Young Rider along to Universal Studios and posed in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We hope it was a magical trip! Lyric Johnson visited Aruba with her family and stumbled upon several blue horses downtown! The horses were crafted to showcase Aruba’s horse history. The eight horse statues even have official names, including Rosalinda, Bonifacia, Ambrosio, and other historical references. Grace Gunnett got to meet Guy McLean and Pat Parelli at the Horse World Expo in Pa., and he even signed her Young Rider magazine! Going somewhere neat? Bring along your Young Rider magazine and snap a photo! Tell us about your adventures at yreditor@luminamedia.com.…

There are some rules you need to follow when you enter the warm-up ring so that everyone stays safe and has a productive ride. These include: Go in the direction of traffic if at all possible. By traveling in the same direction as other horses, it’s easier to keep an eye on everything that’s going on around you, and you will have fewer horses to dodge. Speed takes the rail. Any gait faster than a walk takes priority. You should never be walking for long periods of time in the warm-up ring. If you’re done riding, leave the ring. Pass left shoulder to left shoulder. You don’t want to spook your horse by making him think a horse is coming for him head-on! If your horse is acting silly, leave…

William Kidwell, 14, got seriously hooked on riding four years ago. To get where he wants to go (Rolex!), he knows he will have to work his way to the top. On Sundays, William works extra hours at his barn so that he can earn more time in the saddle. Between his work ethic and talent, William is going to go far! William receives an Arabian Horse Youth Association hat, a cool water bottle and a year-long subscription to Modern Arabian Horse magazine! www.arabianhorses.org Email your story and a high-resolution photo to yreditor@luminamedia.com, or mail to Young Rider, 470 Conway Court, Suite B-6, Lexington, KY 40511.…