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Buckaroo Leather is proud.......
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Amy Allen
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Farah DeJohnette
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Geoff Tucker, DVM
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Larry Trocha-Cutting Horses
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A few days ago a "draft" of this February newsletter was emailed by mistake- just wanted to let you all know this is the final "real" edition of this months newsletter.
Cowboy Vocabulary
Hen
fruit - Eggs.
Knacker
- A merchant who purchases old or dead livestock and sells meat or hides.
Moss-back
- Someone who is old-fashioned, behind the times, or slow to learn new methods.
The imagery is of an individual who is so slow that moss would have time to
grow on his or her back.
Ride
for the Brand - To be loyal to your employer.
Wheel
gun - a revolver
Ace-high - first class, respected.
According
to Hoyle- Correct, by the book.
A
hog-killin' time - a real good time. "We went to the New Year's Eve dance
and had us a hog-killin' time."
A
lick and a promise- to do haphazardly. "She just gave it a lick and a
promise."
All
down but nine - missed the point, not understood. (Reference to missing all
nine pins at bowling.)
Arbuckle's - slang for coffee, taken from a popular brand of the time. "I need a cup
of Arbuckle's."
At
sea- at a loss, not comprehending. "When it comes to understanding women,
boys, I am at sea."
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Be apart of the excitement and learn fascinating Old West History, see new products, meet some amazing horse trainers!
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Buckaroo Leather is Proud..............
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2/27/11
Buckaroo John
The Buckaroo Leather newsletter is proud to offer our readers articles and information from some of the most talented and knowledgeable people in the horse industry.
From equine dentistry to horsemanship and training, we try to bring the latest information in all fields to you.
They will all be contributing to the newsletter at various times and we hope you enjoy their contributions.
I wanted to also pass along a blogger and fellow horse enthusiast. Her name is Susie Blackmon and she has a dynamic blog called "The Western Lifestyle Daily" with all things western, horses, fashion, music and more. I encourage you to check her blog out and
Here is a little more about her:
"Blogger, blogging about and photographing my lifelong passions ~ horses vintage Western wear, the western lifestyle Western disciplines; the American West; and Cowboys. My very first job
was in a Western store, and a few years later, I co-owned a Western wear
and feed store in Sarasota, FL. Rode,
raised and showed Quarter horses for years. Love sharing and promoting the horse industry and horse
business owners."
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Amy Allen
White Line Disease: What it looks like and how to avoid
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2/27/11 Amy Allen
RF Medial view crack to left of toe
  
Right Front (RF) lateral view RF oblique WLD at heel/quarters RF Solar WLD at quarter to heel
White line disease (WLD) is not a disease but a fungus that can be
treated and grown out. It needs to be addressed by both owner and
trimmer as a team. The photos of the above hoof show WLD in the right
front hoof. This horse has had a crack. That, along with environment and
diet factors, allowed the fungus to enter the hoof laminae and take
hold.
How to prevent WLD and create a healthy hoof.
- Nutrition:
A balanced diet with plenty of good quality grass hay along with a
Vit./mineral supplement balanced for your area. The PNW soil is low in
selenium, the hays are high in iron and manganese and deficient in
copper, zinc and lysine. High levels of iron block the absorption of
copper. Signs that your horse is nutritionally deficient are poor hoof
quality, a dull hair coat and an overall lack of condition. The best way
to have your nutrition program balanced is to have your hay tested. If
your hay comes from multiple sources feed a supplement that balances the
minerals deficient in your location. Mineral blocks are very high in
iron and should be removed and replaced with a white salt block or loose
salt.
- Environment: Too wet, mud, too
much rich grass, over grazed stressed pastures, lack of movement, all
key factors that can lead to WLD and other problems with your horse's
hooves. Keeping it all in controlled BALANCE and being aware of your
horse's condition will help better your horse's body condition and
hooves.
- Hoof care - Regular (4-6 weeks)
correct trims, cleaning the hooves, diligent treatment of
thrush/cracks/WLD and booting when needed.
Over time, if any of these factors
are deficient or neglected, they will start to show in the horses
hooves, their hair and their overall condition. The trim is a small but
important factor in hoof care, the other key factors need to be provided
by the owner. Nutrition, Environment and Hoof Care, keeping all in the
correct balance will lead to healthy hooves.
Same horse, left front hoof, seam is a former crack, no WLD.
left front (LF) lateral
To read more of Amy's Blog click here.....
Amy Allen - Horsemanship and Barefoot Trimming
728 W. Hurley Waldrip Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
360.480.5327
www.allenacres.com
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Farah DeJohnette
We, Us Together Equals Partnership |
2/27/11
Farah DeJohnette
I want to give you an exercise that promotes a Partnership Mindset in
you and your horse. It is quite simple. As consistent with most of my
exercises, this one requires you only to change your thinking and
approach to your regular work/play with your horse.
The change is to mentally think "We" are going here or there. Or doing
this obstacle or Lateral movement. Instead of "You" (the horse) are
going to do this task. Or "I" (the rider) are making you do this task
for me. Which often leads to this thought process "You" (the horse) are
not doing as I asked and are being stubborn, uncooperative, or
disrespectful. And now "We" are both frustrated, and anxious or both.
What this Thinking does is set intention for you and you horse and give
you both the feeling of working as a team. We as humans, tend to have a
more cooperative attitude when thinking of anyone or any animal as a
team mate or a partner. We tend to "Ask" for cooperation rather then
demand it. We also tend to be more patient with communication and
expectations. The most important point for the horse and your
horsemanship though is, you are mirroring a cooperative, co-creative
attitude which your horse will feel and mirror back to you. Remember
good leadership starts with "Being" what you want your horse to "Be" and
then "Being Together"
Farah DeJohnette has over 20 years
of horse training expertise. Her talent in competitive horse training
blended with her Natural Horsemanship and Holistic programs make her a
uniquely skilled Trainer.
Farah's scope is broad and embraces many different methods. To sum it up
Farah's approach is a blend of Dressage based training meets Natural
Horsemanship meets balanced seat riding or "Integrative Horsemanship".
Farah's Own Words:
"I would like to state that it is my personal pledge to myself and my
current and future customers to continue to learn, grow, and stay open
to new information and techniques so that I can be the best that I can
be.
I am not defined by one training method: I am a horseman. There is
only one kind of training and one kind of riding. It is called
Horsemanship. And that is what I do. I study all disciplines and I learn
from each one to create a rich knowledge base to draw from. This has
allowed me the versatility to be able to work successfully with all
types of breeds, temperaments, disciplines, and levels.
In the end, the horses have been the greatest trainers I've ever
had. Too numerous to count, each horse I've worked with has provided me
with their own unique lesson. In fact, most of the things I learned
about life, I learned in the presence of a horse."
2/27/11
Geoff Tucker, DVM
Since starting this monthly Newsletter, I have had many talented and knowledgeable horse professionals who want to be apart of the newsletter to share their knowledge with the Buckaroo family.
Geoff Tucker, DVM is one of these professionals. Geoff is a skilled equine dentist. Geoff Tucker has been around horses professionally for over 30 years. Geoff worked full time on a thoroughbred breeding and training farm in Bedford Hill, New York.
Geoff worked his way from "manure engineer" to assistant farm manager. He was responsible for 20 horses in training and up to 100 mares foaling during breeding season. Geoff learned valuable on the job training attending all the foalings. He was also responsible for all the preventive medicine on the farm.
Geoff is a graduate of Cornell University with a degree in Veterinary medicine.
Geoff was trained in dentistry by mentor, Jack Loew, using horsemanship as a basis of earning the horses trust. Geoff practices equine dentistry using these skills of horsemanship. This allows for great trust and communication between horse and doctor, allowing for good care and health.
Buckaroo Leather is honored and proud to have Geoff apart of this newsletter. His years of experience and knowledge will be a great resource to our readers.
Below is his first offering from his blog- Equine Dentistry Without Drama- Enjoy!
I was saddened to say goodbye to this horse today. Don't get me
wrong when I say he's a very difficult horse to float. He is a pain in
my back side. Wimp is one description to use for him. He allows me to
do certain things while others it's a flat out "NO!" It's not pain
related. He does it just because he can.
Most professionals would say good riddance. I'm glad you are moving
to Idaho. Literally in a week this Florida gelding will be in the cold
north west of the United States 2000 miles away.
So why will I miss him? Because he is a survivor. Not just him, but
the owner as well who with her dedication to him nursed him through his
time of trouble. About two years ago he was out in the field minding
his own business eating grass. In a heartbeat his life and the life of
his owner changed.
The image in my mind is momentarily comical. A horse moving
backwards as fast as possible, eyes all but out of their sockets, hind
hooves out in front of forelimbs, dirt flying about, tail head touching
the ground, lower lip stretched out a half foot, and a large venomous
snake attached to the lip.
You can credit the work of the vet, western medicine, and even the
eastern medicines used to treat the snake bite, but I give the credit to
three things. The horse's will to survive, the owner's willingness to
do what most would not do, and the connection between the horse and its'
human companion.
I smiled and thought of sedating the beast. But then he lowered his
head, gently touched his nose to my arm, and thanked me for removing
another sharp point digging into his tongue. All was good when I left
the stall.
As a professional working with horses it is tempting to look at our
patients as statistics. Today I was again reminded, as I was flung
through the air, that this is a living, breathing creature. It is the
connection we make with horses that keeps us in the profession and
provides us the juice to devote ourselves to it daily.
The Blog Of Equine Dentistry Without Drama(TM) by Geoff Tucker, DVM is
licensed under a Creative
Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at www.equinedentistrywithoutdrama.com.
Geoff Tucker, DVM
Melissa Buday
772-285-3866 for questions
772-341-6505 for appointments
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Larry Trocha
Top Five Myths About Cutting Horses
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2/27/11
Below is an article from Larry's Free Training Newsletter with information on cutting horses. To read more of Larry's Training Newsletter or to Subscribe please click here......
During my career as a professional
horse trainer, I've heard horse owners tell all kinds of reasons why
they think their horse could be a winner in the cutting arena.
Unfortunately, when it comes to cow horses, a lot of folks are
misinformed as to what is fact and what is fiction.
And of course, any time you're talking
about horses, there are always exceptions to the rule. But, for the most
part... Here are a few of the most common myths.
Myth #1.
My colt should really make a great cutter.
Whenever our "dog" goes into
the pasture, the colt chases him around and works him just like cutting
a cow. (For the word "dog" you could substitute "goat", "another horse",
"a person" or "whatever").
I wouldn't enter the colt up at the Fort Worth futurity
just yet.
Here's the usually disappointing truth...
The dog isn't a cow... The colt is doing this without
a rider on his back... And most importantly, the colt is doing this
activity without any rules he has to adhere to, such as form and style
of working.
In reality, there are a lot of colts that like to have fun
chasing something around. It's play, pure and simple.
It's another thing entirely for a colt to become a
cutter.
First of all, the newness of working the cow will wear off and
the training will eventually become work. When the colt finds out he has
to work the cow with precision, form and style, he might not want to do
it.
That's why it's so important your cutting prospect
is bred to be a cutter. If the sire and dam have the attributes to be
successful in the cutting arena, the colt has a lot better chance of
being successful also.
Myth #2.
My colt should make a great cutter.
I rode him out to gather some cattle
for the first time and he was really good. He wasn't bothered or
scared by the cattle and acted like it was nothing new at all.
Like I said earlier, there are always exceptions to
the rule. But, when a colt doesn't show much of a reaction to a cow it
usually means he's not going to be a good one.
Every top cutting horse
I've ever trained, either was fearful of the cow and wanted to keep a
safe distance from it or was aggressive towards the cow and wanted to
dominate it.
The 1990 NCHA futurity champion, Millie Montana,
was the dominant kind.
The very first time I worked her on a cow she
wanted to take charge. Her head went down, her ears went back and
everything about her body language told the cow that she was the boss.
The great NCHA world champion mare, Doc N Missy,
was the exact opposite.
She was in my string when I was working for Gene Suiter in Arizona. I'll never forget her reaction the first time I
introduced her to a cow. She was so scared of it she literally tried to
jump out of the arena.
The cow would be 150 feet away down at the other
end of the arena, but that was too close for comfort for her. It
actually took a couple months before she got confident enough to move
the cow.
Myth #3.
My colt should make a great cutter.
He is 99% foundation bred. His
bloodlines trace back to Wimpy P1 five times on the top side and three
times on the bottom. Those old foundation horses were real cow ponies.
Here's the actual facts...
Many of the old-time foundation
Quarter Horses were NOT good cutting horses.
Most were either common,
every-day ranch horses or competition race horses.
Now, if you own a foundation bred horse, don't take
what I'm about to say the wrong way. Our topic here is modern-day
"competition" cutting.
Yes, I've ridden plenty of foundation bred
horses that would definitely work a cow.
King, Leo and Three Bars were the most dominant
cutting horse bloodlines. There were a few others too.
But the vast majority of those old foundation
horses weren't worth two cents when it came to working cattle or
producing cutting horses.
If you go to any of the top cutting trainers
and ask them to describe what it's like to try to get one of these
old-time
"foundation bred" horses to cut, here is the answer you'll get 9 out of
10 times:
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Most don't have enough cow or intensity to make
it in modern-day cutting competition.
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They're difficult to train for today's type of cutting. For example,
they either learn too slow to be ready for the futurity or they want to argue too much.
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If you manage to overcome A and B, it's still
tough to win because many of them don't have the athletic ability and
style of modern-day cutting horses.
If you want your colt to be a good cutter, the
least you can do is make sure he comes from bloodlines that produce good
cutters. And yes, there are horses that are exceptions to the rule, but
they are few and far between.
Myth #4.
My colt should make a great cutter.
I'm going to put him in training
with this hot shot trainer for six months and have him shown at the
cutting futurity.
Actually, this is a misconception a lot of people
have about training a cutting horse.
It takes a long time to get a horse
to the point of being "showable" at a contest. To have a colt ready for
a futurity takes a minimum of 18 months of training.
If the colt is an exceptionally fast learner, you
might get lucky and have him ready in just one year. This means to have
a colt ready to compete in the fall futurities as a 3year old, he needs
to be started on cattle in early spring of his 2 year old year.
Owners are afraid of starting their colts that
young, fearing injury to the colt from starting him too early.
In reality, a good trainer never works a young colt very hard. The idea is to
give the colt a solid foundation built slowly so there is no stress.
When this is done right, seldom will a colt get hurt.
Myth #5. A new owner usually thinks... "I'm going to buy my first cutting horse and take him to a show next week-end.
I should do pretty well. After all, cutting horses are trained
to work on their own. The rider doesn't have to do anything but hang on".
I sure wish it was that simple. It would make my
job as trainer and coach much easier. It's true, cutting horses are
trained to work on their own. However, the rider has a "big" influence
on how well the horse works.
An inexperienced rider can cause even the best
cutting horse to make mistakes.
The most common ones are... rounding the
turns, missing the stop and being out of sync with the cow. Most new
cutters don't realize they could ruin their horse if they don't learn to
ride correctly in a relatively short period of time.
The best plan is to find a knowledgeable coach
that will help you learn to ride your cutter the right way.
If you're looking for some of the best cutting videos,
click here: http://horsetrainingvideos.com/cuttersonly.htm
Good luck,
Larry Trocha
Larry Trocha is an expert horse trainer with years of experience. Buckaroo Leather is honored to have Larry contribute to our newsletter with his knowledge of horse training. He has been in business since 1980 and has rained winning horses in all 3 events, including association champions, circuit champions and limited age-event champions. Larry provides Expert training for every level of horse, from green colts to finished horses.
Larry Trocha Training Stable
24846 N Tully Rd
Acampo, Ca 95220
Cell# 707-480-0507
HorseTrainingVideos.com
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