January 2010 Paddock Paper

Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association

January Minutes and Announcements

  • Trish opened the meeting at 7:00p.m. to a crowd of about 38; she had everyone introduce themselves and describe their riding interests.

  • Trish announced that emails will continue to be sent to all 2009 membership until March 1, afterwards, only paid members will receive announcements; the website is always available.

  • Eldon received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Mexico Horse Council, a beautiful plaque in the shape of New Mexico which reads:

In Recognition For Over Five Decades Of Selfless Dedication, Support and Mentoring Equestrian Activities For The State. He Is The “Father” of Back Country Horseman Of America, A Pioneer To Preserve Equestrian Trails, An Innovator Of State Programs Of Equine Rescue And Most Valued Multiple Term Board Member Of The New Mexico Horse Council.
January 2010

  • Other announcements followed: The Ridge Riders, Groundskeeper and upcoming clinics:
  • Jennifer Humphrey’s Horses First Clinics for February and March.
  • Susan Smith will give a clinic in May about Horse Body Work at the NNMHA Grounds. She will require three horses for her demonstration and will select those horses from the NNMHA membership.
  • There will be a clinic at Luna Rosa for quarter horse dressage.
  • Be on the lookout for a good, used tractor
  • Our speaker was Alicia Nation, president of the New Mexico Mustang and Burro Association, who talked about adopting BLM mustangs and transitioning them to a domestic environment.

  • The meeting adjourned at 8:10.

 

January Speaker
Our speaker was Alicia Nation, president of the New Mexico Mustang and Burro Association. Alicia founded “Shaking Wind Ranch” where she seeks to increase public awareness of the issues facing wild horses and to explore and demonstrate the possibilities for inexperienced or moderately experienced horse-keepers to have safe and rewarding wild horse experiences. Alicia spoke about adopting three BLM mustangs at the adoption site in Canyon City, CO near Pueblo, and transitioning, not training, them to domesticity. Her two beautiful websites explain more fully than I could ever write her goals through education and training. To learn more about Alicia’s experiences with the process of adopting and transitioning wild horses, go to www.shakingwindranch.com, click on education and training. See also www.nmmba.org



Ridge Riders
Thank you Joanne Burkardt and Jennifer Humphrey (Horses First) for an awesome kickoff ride for 2010. Eleven riders took advantage of the glorious day – the weather was gorgeous, the temperature encouraged removal of gloves, jackets, and hats, the views and terrain were spectacular. This three hour outing holds the promise of great rides to come! Go to Abiquiu Trail Ride to see for yourself!

Our February ride will be Saturday, the 13th, at Galisteo Basin. We will meet there at 10:30 and will go out to lunch after the ride. Please RSVP to Joanne at 520-975-9551 or joanneburkardt@yahoo.com so she will know how many to expect. Bring water and a snack for yourselves. Inclement weather will cancel the ride. Make certain you read the ride rules and suggestions online at www.nnmha.com/RidgeRiders

Directions: Take I-25 to the El Dorado/Lamy exit (#290). Go south on 285, over the hill and across the railroad tracks. Turn right at the large sign for the Galisteo Basin. This road will continue to your first left hand turn onto Thorton Ranch Rd. Go to the trailhead where you see a windmill, stock tank and corral. There is a circular drive where you can pull in and around. The trails are soft dirt with few rocks, terrain is not difficult, and there is water for your horses; there’s even a “perma-potty”, as opposed to a “porta-potty”.

 

Calendar of NNMHA Events
February 24th – Dr. Doug Thal: “Parasite control revisited” After 40 years of aggressive and often indiscriminate worming, we are learning that there are some disturbing trends in parasite resistance to our commonly used equine dewormers. What this means is that horse people and veterinarians need to rethink how they are deworming horses. Dr. Thal will present some new ideas on parasites and deworming and describe the approach he suggests based on recent papers and presentations.

March 31 – Shantel Sexton: local trainer/ competitor will present: “Building Partnership with Horses” a presentation exploring the elements involved in creating a long-term, healthy and harmonious relationship with your horse. Tips on how to support confidence, cooperation and willingness for every ride.

April 28th – Doug Lanham: “The Spanish Mustang Foundation” is comprised of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds who, together, provide a broad array of experience, leadership and expertise in protecting the Spanish Mustang. What joins these people by a common thread is their commitment and enthusiasm to protect and preserve this exceptional horse. Mr. Lanham began his involvement with the Spanish Mustangs in the late 1990’s and has been an active supporter of the Brislawn Family and Spanish Mustang Registry. He is currently a board member of the Horse Shelter and the Espanola Valley Humane Society.

May 26th – Susan Smith: “Ortho-Bionomy for Equines” Registered Ortho-Bionomy practitioner Susan Smith has adapted Ortho-Bionomy bodywork principles to suit a being who stands on four legs most of the time, lowers its head to the ground to eat, and whose structure is designed for speed, agility and performance. Susan will do a demo on 2-3 horses to show how Equine Ortho-Bionomy can address such issues as structural imbalance, lameness, trauma, chronic and acute injuries, joint pain and stiffness and behavioral issues. She will select those horses from the NNMHA membership. Email her a description of your horse and its “ailment” and you might get some free body work! A perk of membership! susith@aol.com Meeting to be held on the grounds of NNMHA.

 

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