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the tenderness of a horse’s nose!
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South Carolina Horse Council Newsletter Winter 2020
Mission Statement
The South Carolina
Horsemen’s Council is
organized as a non-stock,
non-profit 501(c) 3
corporation. Its primary
purpose is to provide
information and expertise
about activities and issues
which impact the
common interests of the
SC equine community
and related industry
without monetary gain or
profit to its members or to
any private individual.
Through education,
communication, and
advocacy the Council
strives to favorably
represent the views of the
equine community to the
general public, the media,
government agencies, and
elected officials. The
Council encourages
related research,
disseminates information,
and generally supports
the common interests of
the equine community
and all segments
thereof.
www.schorsemenscouncil.org
HISTORY OF South Carolina Horsemen’s Council
The South Carolina Horsemen’s Council was incorporated as a SC non-profit corporation, April
14, 1993. It is a statewide, all volunteer Section 501 (c)3 organization.
Since its founding the SCHC has been involved in issues which impact the horse community and the industry it supports. The many activities of the SCHC always promote our mission and are intended to connect, communicate, and educate our members, our elected and government officials, and the general public about the horse community and the industry we support. Following are some activities and achievements of the SCHC. For complete list visit our website www.schorsecouncil.org
• Co-Sponsors SC State Fair 4-H Equestrian Youth Scholarship Program with $2000 from SCHC • SCHC awards over $3000 in Scholarships annually. • Hosts the Annual SCHC Trail Rides • In conjunction with Dr. Adam Eichelberger completed, the “Horse Care Standards” for law
enforcement officers and owners. • Initiated campaign for the 12-month Coggins Bill and the SC Equine Act of July 1, 1993. Signed into law by
Governor Carroll Campbell. • Mapped all public equestrian trails in SC and created a SC Equestrian Trail guide. • SCHC sends an underprivileged child to camp each year. • Endorsed Marsh Tacky as the SC State Heritage Horse and supported Senate Bill 1030 which signed
into law June 11, 2010, by Governor Mark Sanford. • Created Horse Welfare Committee in 2009 • Created Stallions to Geldings Grants project which has helped geld over 200 equines. • Launched and maintains The SCHC Horse Help Hotline • Held North Eastern Trails Conference in 2007 and 2013 • Established the Horse Person of the Year Award to recognize a person who has contributed to the well-
being of horses in a state-wide capacity • State wide non-profit organization. • Created a seminar to certify law enforcement and animal control officers to identify abuse and neglected
equine throughout the state • Helped organize a South Carolina Back Country Horsemen 2020.
SC Horsemen’s Council Presidents
1993-1994 Jackie Starnes, Manning 1995 Blanchard Poole, Swansea 1996- 1998 Bobby Anderson, Sumter 1999 Larry Westfall, Camden 2000-2003 Julie Sessions, Lexington 2004-2007 Bobby Anderson, Sumter
2007-2010 Carol Deacon, Rock Hill
2011 Terry Boger, Simpsonville 2012-2014 Bill Steele, Fort Mill 2015 Tommy Doyle, Charleston 2015-2017 Wanda Wood, Smyrna 2018-2019 Carl Cartwright, Aiken 2020 Ila Hanks
Tommie Turvey
"The Art of Horsemanship"
Tommie's first job in bringing out the best in a horse was the in-auction
ring. Often riding young green untrained horses, Tommie would jump on
with just a halter and ride bareback. He would ride the horse back and forth
in a 12x20 foot ring while the Auctioneer proclaimed "look even a 10-year-
old kid can ride this horse". The "Artist" was born.
In 1989 at 19 years old, Tommie began working at Arabian Nights in
Kissimmee FL. Glen Randall, Corky Randall, Kim Barteau, Rex Rossi,
Gaylord Maynard were just some of the great trainers from which Tommie
learned Roman Riding, Trick riding, Bareback, Liberty, Driving, Dressage...
All this while performing in front of 1200 dinner guests.
Tommie's favorite act was the "Riding “act, aka "Bareback" aka "Rosinback". This act allows the rider to
ride any way he/she chooses. Standing on a cantering horse, he would jump though rings of fire and back
summersault from one horse to another all this while maintaining a beautiful artistic pose.
Tommie landed a job in Paris France in 1992 working for Mario Luraschi, one of the greatest horsemen
alive. After two years Tommie returned and toured with the Royal Haneford Circus. After three years he
developed and created his own signature acts, including THE RIDING INSTRUCTOR
with over 5 million views on YouTube. https://tommieturvey.com/
Perfect Partners Equine Joe Most
"Developing Better Communication with your Horse"
Understanding reins and their uses will increase your body control and help
to improve your relationship with your horse.
Perfect Partners Equine is all about the Horse and offers Events, Excursion &
Retreats designed for the Trail Rider and their horse. We use a team approach
to your horsemanship and encourage and assist in helping others to enjoy
and live their dream with their
horses. http://www.perfectpartnersequine.com
Northeast Georgia Free Spirits
The Northeast Georgia Free Spirits is an Equestrian Drill Team
that began in 2000. The team is based in Franklin County and
has members from several surrounding counties. It started as
a way for the club’s members to increase their riding skills and
team spirit. The riders perform various difficult
choreographed patterns to music and have competed in the
past at Drill Team competitions where they have won several
first-place awards. In 2009 the Senior Team traveled to Van,
Texas to compete in The National Drill Team Competition,
were they came home as Reserve Champions in the Rodeo Class, competing against rodeo teams from all
over the United States. The Free Spirits have performed their exciting routines at many rodeos, local horse
shows, parades and school Agricultural Days. https://www.facebook.com/Northeast-Georgia-Free-Spirits-
260760929354/
Lila Corey
Lila Corey will give a demonstration of the mounted archery and explain the
ins and outs of the sport.
Lila will bring kids for the archery demo.
https://www.facebook.com/Caballera-Farm-Mounted-Archers-
292498461412693/
Kelly MacQueen
“South Carolina's Equine Activity Liability Statute"
The discussion will cover: who is considered an “Equine Activity Sponsor”;
who is an “Equine Activity Participant”; what, specifically, is an “Inherent
Risk” of Equine Activities; and what exceptions to immunity are applicable in
South Carolina. The session will also include a discussion on release of liability
agreements, as well as injuries that occur to horses while in someone else's
care. The discussion will be interactive and involve real world
cases. https://macqueenequinelaw.com
Mike Stine
“Horses should be retired because of old age – not unsoundness” –
This catch phrase is Mike Stine’s philosophy.
Mike Stine is a professional farrier and educator with Registered
Journeyman Farrier certification. A member of the Board of Directors
for the Guild of Professional Farriers, Mike is also a BWFA
Journeyman Farrier and tester. Other certifications include Proper
Balance Movement (PBM) in the field of equine biomechanics and
Equine Podiatry from Dr.
R.F. Redden in Kentucky. Specializing in equine biomechanics and whole horse evaluation, Mike uses this
knowledge to understand, correct and prevent problems with equine movement. Referrals for horses
needing comprehensive gait analysis and shoeing come to Mike from Dr. Richard Mansmann of NC State
University, Gene Ovnicek of Colorado (Equine Digit Support System) and Dr. Ric Redden of Kentucky.
http://www.equinedynamics.com
Cassie LeMaster
"Pasture Management"
Clemson Extension Agent, Cassie LeMaster, started riding horses at a young
age and grew up showing and trail riding with her family on their farm near
Raleigh, North Carolina. As a youth, she also participated in the 4-H Horse
Program, traveling and competing with the North Carolina 4-H and AQHA
horse judging teams to many national contests.
She later attended North Carolina State University, completing a bachelor’s
degree in Animal Science. Afterwards, she decided to pursue a Master’s
degree in Animal Science under the direction of N.C. State Equine
Nutritionists, Drs. Paul Siciliano and Phillips. There, her research focused on management strategies to
reduce the incidence of laminitis and other metabolic disorders in pasture-raised horses. After the
project’s completion, she accepted a position with Clemson Cooperative Extension and moved to South
Carolina.
Cassie is an Area Livestock and Forage Agent in Laurens and Union counties and serves as the Clemson
Equine Extension Coordinator. She advises horse and livestock owners on animal health, nutrition, and
farm and forage management. Current projects include a Women in Ag farm safety program and the
development of an Equine Managers Certification. On the weekends, she enjoys showing her Paint horses
in all-around
events. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/livestock/?fbclid=IwAR14LHv09y7F36yEzMXG3Nj1YaU-P-
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Charlotte Cannon
Charlotte Cannon Charlotte Cannon grew up in VA horse country
showing hunters, foxhunting and riding TB racehorses. She was
invited at 15yrs to move to Keswick to ride and show, a few years
later moving to Middleburg continuing to ride and show, and
finally in 1989 she moved to SC where she lives on her Fox Point
Farm today.
In SC her horizons were broadened by western horses and natural
horsemanship. With career highlights of 6 APHA World
Championships, multiple wins at the Washington International Horse Show as well as being asked by Pat
Parelli to develop a global natural horsemanship kids' program, she has excelled in all types of riding with
many breeds.
Today her focus is on developing riders and horses with her unique combination of skills both on the
ground and in the saddle. Her 'Showing Naturally Demo Team' travels and inspires audiences into
searching deeper and developing a deeper relationship to achieve higher goals.
Her love of the TB horse has brought her back to her childhood, and she is an active advocate for the
OTTB, publicly developing several recent OTTBS for the Retired Racehorse Project's $100,000 TB
Makeover as one of their highlighted trainers. https://www.foxpointfarm.com
• Strategic Leadership Development • Site Selection
• Process Optimizations • Consolidation and Liquidation
• Turn-Arounds • Project Management
2019 SC State Fair Equine Scholarship Winners
The SCHC congratulates all the participants and is pleased to co-sponsor the SC State Fair Equestrian Scholarship. An outstanding team of six youth equestrians competed for the $2000 in Equine scholarships awarded by SCHC at the SC State Fair Youth Horse show in October. The competition requires an application which includes a resume. Those who qualified were evaluated at the State Fair Horse show. Points were awarded for the Resume & Cover letter, Knowledge Assessment, Skills Assessment and Interview by a committee of 3 industry professionals. The points earned from each segment were combined and the top three scorers received scholarships from SCHC and the Farm Bureau Federation totaling $4000. The Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the first place of $2000 which was presented to Anna Crittendon.
Abigail Leigh Bedson, received the $1500
South Carolina Horsemen’s Council Youth Scholarship
Rianna L. Jefferson, received the $500 South Carolina Horsemen’s Council Youth Scholarship
If you are a SC high school student in grade 11 or 12 or enrolled in higher education and 18 years or younger on January 1 of 2020, you are eligible for the 2020 scholarship competition. Scholarship information is usually available on line from the SCHC website in late spring or early summer.
Back Country Horsemen of South Carolina
On Feb 16, 2020 more than 40 horsemen from across the
state meet and voted to start a Back Country Horsemen of
South Carolina. Bylaws were adopted and officers were
elected.
Chairman/President: Mike Kinsey Vice Chairman/ Vice President: Robbie Dunaway Secretary: Nancy Saxman Treasurer: Terri Thomas Directors
• Pendleton: Robbie Dunaway
• Midlands: Larry Johnson, Marsha Hewitt
• Aiken: Seth Ligon
• Low Country: Kathy Swanson
• PeeDee: Mark Sobiski, Betsy Bourdeau
Horsemen lose miles of trails as other activities get more
miles of trails in public lands. Horsemen have access to
some 234,000 miles of trails in National Parks, National
Forests, BLM, and State Parks.
Only with a national voice can we have the strength to
make government agencies’ leaders hear the horsemen’s
voice.
Why a State BCH when work to maintain trails in South
Carolina is currently ongoing? Because maintenance is
not enough to save our horse trails. Trails are being
closed or moved. Public lands make decisions without
considering horses or horsemen. Sometimes local voices
are not enough.
Last year less than 10% of SC State Trails Advisory
Committee grant funds for trails went to horse related
A Back-Country Horsemen of South
Carolina can help the trail riders in South
Carolina have a stronger voice, prevent
losing more trails and better coordinate
resources maintaining trails. Different
areas of the State with priorities to their
favorite trails can be organized as affiliates.
Interested in being a founding member of
Back Country Horsemen of South Carolina
send your membership application and fee.
Once the needed number of members are
meet for application it will be submitted.
You may get a membership form on the
Back Country Horsemen of South Carolina
Facebook page under FILES.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/119227
4234313678/
You may pay by PayPal or mail in your
form and payment.
https://bch-sc.com/
Many Thanks to our 2020 Expo Vendors
➢ A Spine of All Kinds Family & Animal Chiropractor - Dr. Andrea Pinkstaff, DC, CAC [email protected] 864.457.6092 www.aspineofallkinds.com
➢ Appalachia Hemp Farm - Jonathan Wane [email protected] 423-788-4282 www.appalachiahempfarm.com
➢ Dream Equine Therapy Center -Terri Stemper
[email protected] www.dreamequinetherapycenter.org
➢ Fawn Song Books - Author Linda Amick Algire
[email protected] www.fawnsongfarm.com
➢ Horseworks - Stephanie M. Dunatov
[email protected] 803-642-2285 www.horseworksart.com
➢ Share Therapeutic Riding Lisa Hartman [email protected] 910-538-5575
➢ McMagna Wave PEMF Therapy - Brittany McCormick [email protected] Facebook.com/mcmagnawave
➢ Pawmetto Sanitary Solutions Inc. - Jim Street [email protected] 864-616-8432 www.pawmettosolutions.com
➢ Perfect Partners Equine – Joe & Penny Most [email protected] www.perfectpartnersequine.com
➢ Poll to Pastern - Stephanie Pope [email protected] (904) 860-3347 www.polltopastern.com/
➢ South Carolina 4-H Horse Program - Clemson Kristine Vernon
➢ SC Upstate Equine Council - Donna Patterson
[email protected] 864-506-5436 www.scupstateequine.org
➢ Susan Abel-Author & Artist - Susan Abel [email protected] 770-466-2934 www.susanabel.com
➢ The Broken Bow - Rachel Cope [email protected] 843-343-3385 Find us on FB
and Instagram @the.broken.bow
➢ The Art of Horsemanship - Tommie Turvey LLC. - Liberty Horse Ranch
[email protected] 916-943-6067 www.Theartofhorsemanship.com
➢ TW Quarter Circle Ranch Ministries -
Marietta Parrott [email protected] 864-380-1717 www.twqc.org
➢ Western Carolina Arabian Robert Obermiller [email protected] 828-674-1758 www.wcaha.org
Ride Responsibly -
Share the Trail
Mike Kinsey- author of the Award-Winning Back Country
Basics
In my retirement years, I volunteer as a SC
Horsemen’s Council Vice President, as a training
advisor for our local Sheriff’s Mounted Search and
Rescue, I continue to publish articles, work with
the trail grant projects and donate my time and
resources to training-trainers. Part of my
motivation is increasing the miles of horse trails to
the public.
Even more alarming to me is the loss of trails for
horses. There are situations when trails get
closed specifically to horse traffic because of the
riders’ rude attitudes, and very frankly, the horse
riders’ mouth. Humans, when stressed, can react
rudely, and unacceptably. In the SC Upstate a
horse trail near a firing range, and a trail near a
fishing pond were both closed, not due to danger
from the adjacent facility, but due to horse riders
rudely berating the other users when the rider lost
control, first of their horse, then of their emotions.
A trail in the lower part of the State is vulnerable
for the same reason. How many riders lose a
beautiful opportunity because a few lose control?
Riders need to accept that we ARE responsible for
our horses. Blaming other trail users, especially in
loud angry voices does not help our cause. The
following paragraphs about trail etiquette from a
previous article bear repeating. Although bikers
and hikers are specifically mentioned, riding along
parks, ranges, and other multi-use facilities are of
equal concern.
“Trail riders do not generally foster positive
relationships when we act arrogantly on the trail.
Too often riders heap verbal abuse on bikers when
our horse spooks at a bike on the trail. We riders
need to recognize it is NOT the biker’s fault.
Spooking is the nature of our beast, and is
Jay Sanders of Greenwood, SC and Mike Kinsey of
Belton, SC “Sharing the trail”
OUR responsibility. Learn to welcome bikers,
hikers, and obstacles on the trail as training
opportunities. I never miss the opportunity to
smile, wave, and be pleasant to the bikers and
hikers, even if my horse is spooking.
I also avoid leaving big piles of surprise for others
on the trail by keeping my horse moving to spread
the fecal matter which can be more quickly
degraded by the creeping crawlers.
The last point of etiquette is that I demand my
horse give me his best. In turn, I owe him my best.
That means my staying attentive on the trail,
balanced in the saddle, and providing my best
judgment; my unimpaired judgment. Those beer
cans along the trail are not from hikers and bikers.
Let’s work on cleaning up our image as trail
riders.”
If riding on multi-use facilities causes emotional
confrontation, it may be time to change from a riding
coach to a horsemanship coach. Getting control means
getting in charge of emotions, and of horses. Let’s not
lose more trails.
Ride Responsibly
Mike Kinsey www.StartemRight.com
(843) 598-0514 or (704) 281-6316
www.chattoogatrailsbedandbarn.com/
Are you Protected?
The SC Horsemen' council is very excited to offer its members Personal Excess Liability Insurance. For a small fee,
you can be protected.
When you think of horses and insurance, you probably think of hurdles... Equisure, pride themselves on
giving you a smooth ride. The unexpected in the horse world can be costly, but they have put together affordable
coverage for your peace of mind.
Protect Your Passion Read more http://www.schorsemenscouncil.org/insurance.html
Membership Application Form
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_____Association/Non-Profit $35 (3 votes) _____Life – Individual $200 (1 vote) _____Life – Family $300 (2 votes) _____Life – Farm $350 (3 votes)
____ Organization Membership Discount $10 (1 vote) Affiliation: ______________________________
(Dues/contributions are non-refundable)
Insurance
_____Individual Insurance $20 _____Family Insurance $40
The insurance provided is in cooperation with Equisure (the agent) and is not a source of revenue for the SCHC.
See our website for more information.
You may pay using PayPal, via website, or by check made payable to The SC Horsemen’s Council.
PLEASE Mail check and this form to: Donna Patterson 902 Berkeley Drive, Clemson, SC 29631 or
Email this form to [email protected] Questions call Wendy Manos 803.413.5844
What is equine area of interest: ___________________________________________________________
Breed / Discipline: _____________________________________________________________________
Area of interest in SCHC: _______________________________________________________________
Special talents you have: ________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer? ______ If so, what area______________________________
____ Link to the SCHC website Web address: _______________________________________________________________
WARNING:
Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine
activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976. My
participation in any and all activities sponsored or promoted by SCHC is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I have
read, understand and accept these terms and conditions, as is evidenced by my signature below. Your signature below gives SCHC the approval
to add you to our mailing list and entitles you to all rights/responsibilities as a member of South Carolina Horsemen’s Council.
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Eventing in South Carolina The equestrian sport of Eventing is alive and well in South Carolina. What is Eventing, you may ask? Eventing is divided up into two categories. There are Horse Trials and there are Three Day Events. Both are based on the military requirements of a war horse. Both sports consist of three phases. Eventing is the Triathlon of equestrian sport.
The first phase is Dressage. This is a French word that means training. Dressage teaches the horse to Accept the commands from the rider to move forward and backward, sideways, extend or collect. These movements would enable the soldier to dodge their opponents lance, sword or arrow. These would be similar movements for a bull fighting horse to dodge the horns of a bull. These exercises take many years to perfect. The training requires strength building, trust and understanding from both the horse and the rider. Now that we do not use horses in war like the olden days, Dressage has developed into an art form that is judged subjectively. The
Dressage phase of Eventing shows us the basic training skills the horses will need to perform the next two phases. Cross Country simulates what the horse and rider will find out in the open. This requires a horse to be well trained enough to jump anything in his way without question. A good cross-country horse is brave, has a big bold galloping stride that can adjust to uneven terrain. The horse will encounter ditches, drop fences, banks up and down, water, may have to jump a jump with a roof over it as well as multiple combination questions. The rider walks the course before riding it. At the upper levels the riders will walk the course 3 times to formulate a plan of attack. The horses do not get to see the course beforehand. Training horses to answer all the questions of the cross country is another very time-consuming game. Cross country courses can vary from five minutes to twelve minutes at the top of the International scale. Lower end (starter) courses usually have about ten jumps. At the top end of the sport (Four-star level) there will be a maximum of forty-five jumping efforts.
The third and final phase is called Show Jumping. The purpose of the Show Jumping is to show that the horse was prepared well enough to show that he could come back the next day after jumping the rigorous cross country and be fit enough to be very careful and complete a course of jumps that knock down with the slightest touch on the third day accruing penalty points. Cross Country Jumping is against the clock. The horses are required to gallop at a fast pace over very solid fixed obstacles. These jumps are required to be fixed into the ground so they will not move if hit or run into. The horses gallop with a flatter more ground covering stride. The stride of a big galloping horse
can often be up to sixteen feet. They will be judged on jumping faults (refusals and or falls). Show Jumping requires a shorter, more collected stride. Courses are generally set on a twelve-foot stride. This can be difficult to create and maintain on a horse that may be tired or sore from the previous day. These competitions will only be cancelled by lightning. So, horses may have to have jumped in pouring rain and deep mud the day before, adding to the severity of the test. The objective is to have the fewest number of penalty points at the end of the three phases. Dressage is the only phase judged subjectively. From then on you are against the clock and must jump clear. The horse and rider team with the lowest number wins. There are many levels to our sport. There is a level for everyone. The beginning levels are not complicated but the challenge is the same for everyone. The thrill of putting together the three phases with your horse is exuberating. Creating the bond, the trust required between horse and rider is what it is all about. For more information regarding the sport of Eventing, USEventing.com our National organization or the South Carolina Dressage and Combined Training Association at SCDCTA.com or contact Lellie Ward [email protected]
