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Hundreds of celebrations across the country took place Saturday, July 26, during
the 10th annual National Day of the Cowboy. The national designation was bestowed in 2004 to preserve, protect and promote the cowboy and to honor our Western heritage. Parades, educational demonstra-tions, games and horseback rides were among the day’s activities.
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) celebrated by welcoming more than 1,200 people to its Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas, for a free day of fun for the whole family. Its main objec-tive was to educate families about the benefits of the Western lifestyle, and to bring children and adults closer to the popular American Quarter Horse.
Many folks came for the oppor-tunity to pet a real, live horse and to take a free horseback ride. Kids of all ages enjoyed making their own ropes and learning how to rope cows. Some entered the junior rodeo, hosted by Pokey the Clown, in which they raced to deliver the mail on stick horses, milk a wooden cow and brand wooden calves. The rodeo champions earned a right to com-pete at the Working Ranch Cowboy’s Association (WRCA) Junior Rodeo
World Championships in November at the Amarillo Civic Center.
Other activities included black-smith and doll-making demonstra-tions, story time and puzzles for the children, a free hot dog lunch and an area to practice riding Quarter-ponies before the main event – a free ride on an American Quarter Horse. The rides were part of a national Time to Ride marketing initiative called the 100-Day Challenge by the American Horse Council (AHC), whose goal is to engage 100,000 new people with an intro-ductory horse experi-ence.
More than 175 young-sters were led on horse-
back by volunteer horse handlers through a trail course. During the rides, the audience was treated to guest speakers who explained the benefits of connecting kids with horses, and explained the oppor-tunities the AQHA and American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) offer to children all over the world. For many of these children, it was their first time to ride a horse.
For more information, go to www.nationaldayofthecowboy.com. ★
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LUCKY DRAW?! Jason Clark, at the Derby Open finals draw party on Aug. 1, drew second in the first bunch for Little Jackson Cat and second in the second bunch for Cat Rey Lou.
WHAT A GOOD BOY! Deena Adams and daughter, Adalynn, give Hottish a little extra attention after the stallion carried Dustin Adams to the Classic/Challenge Non-Pro win.
Spectacular TimesContestants, their families and friends enjoyed camaraderie and good times dur-
ing the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Summer Spectacular, held July 11-Aug. 2 at the Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth, Texas.
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DADDY’S BIGGEST FANS Tasha Hanson and daughter, Sage, were on hand to cheer for Chris Hanson and Docalady Merada as the pair tied for fourth in the Derby John Deere Open class.
HAVING FUN Sydney Roland and Madison Ezell competed in the NYCHA’s Got Talent contest, held Thursday, July 24.
A LONG NIGHT John Mitchell and Kellee Clarke were among the 423 teams who com-peted at the Cut 'N' Duck Roping on Monday, July 28. It ran until approxi-mately 4 a.m.
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Special. The word perfectly describes the late Topsail Whiz, an Equi-Stat Elite
$10 Million Reining Sire. The 1987 chestnut stallion was trained, shown and owned by six-time National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Champion and NRHA Hall of Fame inductee Bob Loomis, of
Marietta, Okla.Special, indeed,
and a quality that ran in the family. Topsail Whiz’s sire, Topsail Cody, was a son of the leg-endary Joe Cody, owned by Willow Brook Farm, of Catasauqua, Pa., where Loomis trained during the 1970s. Loomis fell in love with Joe Cody’s offspring and their effort-less stops and good minds. In 1997, he purchased a fancy chestnut colt, Topsail Cody (out of Doc Bar Linda x Doc Bar) from Joe Cody’s last foal crop. Loomis trained Topsail Cody, an NRHA Million Dollar Sire and 1996 Hall of Fame inductee, and the pair won the 1980 NRHA Futurity as well as an American
Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)
Junior Reining World Championship in 1981. Topsail Cody died in 2002 from colic at the age of 25.
Topsail Whiz’s dam, Jeanie Whiz Bar (out of Cee Red x Jeanie Whiz), was an AQHA Superior and Youth Champion who earned more than 200 AQHA points during her show career. Her sire was an AQHA world champion.
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In April 1987, Topsail Whiz, bred by Tom and Susan McBeath, of Union, Miss., was foaled and pur-chased soon after his birth by Loomis. The handsome stallion repeatedly exhibited his exceptional talents before his retirement from the show pen in 1993. With limited preparation, due to being sidelined from training after contracting Potomac Horse Fever, Topsail Whiz slid to victory at his first out-ing, the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity. Loomis then rode the stallion to a third-place finish at the NRHA Futurity, a sig-nificant accomplishment under the circumstances. The following year, the pair won the prestigious Lazy E
Classic Open and placed fourth in the Open at the NRHA Derby.
Although setting records is always special, doing so is nothing new for Topsail Whiz. The 2003 NRHA Hall of Fame inductee was humanely put down late in 2009 at the age of 22, the same year he set a record as NRHA’s first Six Million Dollar Sire. He continued to set the bar in 2010, as the first Seven Million Dollar Sire; in 2011, as the first Eight Million Dollar Sire; and in 2012, as the first Nine Million Dollar Sire.
Topsail Whiz sired four NRHA Million Dollar Sires – Conquistador Whiz, West Coast Whiz, Whizard Jac and Whiz N Tag Chex – and two NRHA Futurity Open Champions –
Wizard Jac, in 1996, and The Great Whiz, in 2003. Topsail Whiz’s 809 offspring have won $10,482,523 for average earnings of $12,957. His leading money-earner is The Great Whiz (out of Shirleys Folly x Great Pine) with earnings of $273,969. Three other Topsail Whiz offspring with an Equi-Stat record of more than $200,000 are: Easy Otie Whiz (out of Miss Poco Easy x My Lucero), $233,611; Whizkey N Diamonds (out of Princess In Diamonds x Shining Spark), $224,020; and Smoking Whiz (out of Glendas A Smokingun x Colonels Smoking Gun [Gunner]), $207,156. Sixteen other offspring have Equi-Stat records of more than $100,000. ★
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Topsail Whiz's Top 20 Money-Earners Offspring Earnings
1. The Great Whiz ..............................$273,969 2. Easy Otie Whiz ...............................$233,611 3. Whizkey N Diamonds ....................$224,020 4. Smoking Whiz ...............................$207,156 5. Walla Walla Whiz ...........................$187,817 6. Star Spangled Whz ........................$176,881 7. Whizard Jac ...................................$175,293 8. Remin Whiz ...................................$157,042 9. Topgun Whiz ..................................$157,042 10. Whizasunnysailor BB .....................$142,877 11. Whiz N Tag Chex ...........................$134,673 12. A Smokin Whiz ..............................$132,473 13. West Coast Whiz ...........................$131,392 14. Wrangle Whiz ................................$129,882 15. Heza Sure Whiz .............................$114,982 16. Holymasterwhiz .............................$113,530 17. Whizin Off Sparks ..........................$112,345 18. Conquistador Whiz ........................$110,905 19. Senor Tejano Whiz .........................$102,311 20. Whizs Katrina .................................$101,608
SIRE EARNINGS # PERfORmERS AvERAGE $1. Shining Spark $1,500,192 52 $28,8502. Hollywood Jac 86 $1,255,203 91 $13,7933. Hollywood Dun It $887,348 66 $13,4454. Smart Chic Olena $561,174 55 $10,2035. King fritz $549,142 22 $24,9616. Great Pine $345,872 20 $17,2947. my Lucero $280,542 4 $70,1418. Colonels Smoking Gun [Gunner] $248,648 7 $35,5219. Be Aech Enterprise $194,911 7 $27,84410. Doc's Remedy $174,486 5 $34,897
SIRE EARNINGS # PERfORmERS AvERAGE $1. Wimpys Little Step $474,847 40 $11,871 2. Lil Ruf Peppy $455,338 21 $21,683 3. Spooks Gotta Gun $436,888 4 $109,222 4. Smart Spook $235,649 16 $14,728 5. Smart Chic Olena $213,313 14 $15,237
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Construction countsWhen purchasing a horse trailer,
a buyer has a thousand choices. Many approach buying with some idea of what they want – the size of the living quarters, slant load, mangers, length, slide-outs or not, weight, etc. Outside impressions matter quite a bit to most, but while many only look at the appearances of a trailer, how many take time to look into its construction?
Everything should be surrounded with rubber padding, including the mangers and stall dividers. Also recommended are quick-release dividers that can be removed easily during an emergency and escape
doors are a good safety measure.
Proper loadingWhen loading your horses, con-
sider the distribution of your load. Consider these tips for property loading:
• The trailer should sit as level as possible when loaded to allow for even weight distribution on the axles.
• Know your trailer’s capacity. Do not overload the trailer.
• Distribute the load to ensure proper tongue weight. Since most horses do not weigh the same, the heaviest horse should be loaded in the front of the trailer, so tongue
weight would stay over 10 percent of total weight.
Before pulling onto the roadBefore beginning your trip, be
sure to complete the following safety measures:
• Check and replenish engine fluid levels and wiper fluid on the towing vehicle. Towing puts extra stress on the radiator, brakes and transmission.
• Check that the vehicle’s trailer ball is the correct size for the trailer.
• Check the pressure on the tires of the towing vehicle and trailer. Improper tire pressure is one of the most common reasons for trailers to sway.
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• Check the lug nuts and bolts on all wheels before beginning your trip.
• Check for any bee or wasp nests that may be inside the trailer.
• Check your trailer hitch, coupler, breakaway brake battery and safety chains. Be sure all your vehicle and trailer lights and brakes are working properly.
• Once your horse has been load-ed, double-check to be sure all trail-er doors are latched properly and your horse is tied securely.
• Before pulling onto the roadway from your driveway, stop and re-check your hitch assembly and your horse to confirm he is OK and ready to begin the trip.
• If you leave your vehicle and trailer unattended when you stop along the road, be sure to check everything again when you return to ensure no one has tampered with your vehicle, trailer and/or horse.
Drive defensivelyWhen driving in traffic, taking a
defensive course of action may not prevent an accident, but it may less-en the impact. By practicing defen-sive driving, it is possible to avoid a serious accident with other driv-ers who are not as careful. Slowing down obviously has a major impact on the severity of an accident.
• Drive at least 5 miles per hour under the speed limit and stay a good distance from the vehicle in front of you, so if something hap-pens, you can stop. Change lanes gradually and always use your turn signals.
• Always consider the horse in the trailer; give him time to prepare for stops. Don’t accelerate quickly, and make sure the trailer has cleared the turn, straightened out, and the horse has regained his balance before you return to normal speed. Drive carefully over any bumpy roads.
• If you hear or feel anything that is not normal, stop and check your vehicle, trailer and horse.
Don’t panic• In the event of an accident, don’t
panic, especially when unloading horses and loading them into anoth-er trailer. They’re probably shaken, but if you are too, it will only make the situation worse.
• Quickly check for visible injuries, then do a thorough examination at home with a vet.
• Keep all brand inspections, cog-gins and health papers in the truck, just in case. You never know when you’ll be asked for them, even if you are close to home.
• Carry emergency medical kits with you – for you and your horse.
Be sure to carry a cell phone to call for help, in case of an emergency. There is an emergency roadside assistance available for people haul-ing horses. To become a member, go to USrider.com.
• Leave, in a visible place, a list of instructions and emergency num-bers for someone to call in case of an emergency – your veterinar-ian, family members or friends who might be able to help make deci-sions about your horse.
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Equine Affaire Will be Truly Golden This November
— Chubby Turner, of Weatherford, Texas, about his Mercuria/National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Series of Cutting 226-scored Open Championship run on One Time Choice at July’s
Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada.
Equine Affaire, one of North America’s foremost equine exposi-tions and equestrian gatherings, will reach an impressive milestone this November in Massachusetts – its 50th event. Since the expo’s incep-tion in 1994, the ambitious Equine Affaire production team has generat-ed 21 events in Ohio, 11 in California, one in Kentucky, and, with the pro-duction of the 2014 Equine Affaire in New England, 17 in Massachusetts.
This year’s Equine Affaire, which will take place Nov. 13-16 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., prom-ises to be “golden” in every way. As a special and appropriate tribute, the 50th Equine Affaire is going to be dedicated to the memo-ry of Marguerite Henry, the renowned author of Misty of Chincoteague, and so many other horse books for children.
The roster of clinicians assembled for this milestone Equine Affaire includes Chris Cox, Pat Parelli, Mark Rashid and Dan James, all of whom will be on hand to deliver sessions on general horse training and horsemanship topics. The star-studded lineup of discipline-specific clinicians will include: David Marcus
and Jane Savoie (dressage), David O’Connor (eventing), Aaron Ralston (reining), Nicole Shaninana-Simpson (jumpers and equitation), Bob Giles (driving), Lynn McKenzie (barrel rac-ing), Shaina Humphrey (hunter under saddle), Heidi Potter (Center Riding, horse agility), Tom Chown (Western pleasure and horseman-ship), Cliff Swanson (Western dressage) and Mark Bolender (extreme trail competition and trail riding). Clinics with more of a breed ori-entation will be presented by Scott Seymour (drafts), Gary Lane (easy gaited breeds) and Shaina Humphrey (Thoroughbreds). The program of the 2014 Equine Affaire will be rounded out with sessions on horse and rider biomechanics by Wendy Murdoch, long-lining by Vitor Silva, as well as clinics on high school training conducted by Lisa Dufresne.
As has been the tradition at each Equine Affaire, a full schedule of seminars and hands-on demonstrations conducted at the Absorbine Demo Ring and Nutrena Seminar Stage will complement the sessions taking place in the dotHorse Arena and other clinic venues. Horse industry professionals includ-ing veterinarians, authors, trainers and prac-titioners, and equine business specialists will share their expertise on topics of relevance to all horse people – and present informa-tion ranging from the “basics” of horse care to cutting edge technology and veterinary medicine.
When visiting the Equine Affaire, you’ll also want to visit the trade show with more than 475 knowledgeable vendors. To start plan-ning your getaway to West Springfield and to order tickets, visit www.equineaffaire.com. ★
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Peppy Lena San is pic-tured here with the late Bill Freeman at the
1986 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Derby, where the pair won the Open Championship with a 224.5 score. The 1982 stallion (Peppy San x Cee Lena x Doc O’Lena), was bred by Matlock Rose and purchased as a 2-year-old for $52,000 at Rose’s 1984 dispersal sale. Despite an injury to his stifle when he was 2 before Freeman took the horse into training, the Rosston, Texas trainer man-aged to show the horse to multiple wins including the 1986 NCHA Summer Spectacular 4-Year-Old Open, Sunbelt Spectacular and Lazy E Maturity and 1987 Tropicana Cutting
Spectacular 5-Year-Old Open championships. Freeman was quoted as saying the stallion was definitely among the top horses he had ever ridden and one of his favorites. In fact, the horse reminded Freeman a lot of his most famous mount, Smart Little Lena, and was bred nearly the same – only in reverse, with Smart Little Lena being sired by Doc O’Lena and out of Smart Peppy, a daughter of Peppy San. Unfortunately, Peppy Lena San’s career came to an end at age 9, when he was humanely put down due to his chronic stifle condition. Peppy Lena San’s lifetime earn-ings totaled more than $224,000. According to Equi-Stat, his 43 offspring have earned more than $659,000. ★
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