Keeping Washington Trails Open” February 2018 Renew your membership!! CALENDAR McKinley Peters Vet Seminar February 3 Spokane Valley February 6 Monthly Membership Meeting INB Building, 6:30 pm February 17 Survival Skills Seminar INB Building 9:30 am to 3:00 pm February 19 Legislative Day Olympia WA March 6 Monthly Membership Meeting INB Building, 6:30 pm March 16-18 Rendezvous Ellensburg, WA
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On Saturday, January 13 the Ponderosa chapter held a very successful planning meeting. Our purpose was to prepare for 2018. We have scheduled monthly rides for May through August with the Scavenger Hunt in September. There will be work parties at Riverside State Park and several BLM properties to keep trails open. Topics were suggested for monthly membership meeting programs that will interest everyone and will be scheduled soon. Saturday seminars on rope braiding, survival and packing are scheduled. There are several Back Country Horsemen of Washington events where we can participate including Rendezvous in Ellensburg March 16-18. We plan to participate at two community events and speak to three equestrian groups about trail safety and etiquette. Rides and work parties will also be done on the spur of the moment. Further information will be provided at the membership meetings and in the newsletter. The current calendar of events is included in this newsletter. There are many opportunities to participate in the chapter. It takes people of all skills, talents, interests and abilities. Remember, nothing gets done unless we do it. The question is what do you want from your membership in BCH? If you would like more information you may contact me at 509-466-2225.
See Planning Calendar Next Page!
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS * PONDEROSA BCHW As of 1/14/2018
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KEN CARMICHAEL 509-466-2225 [email protected]
MARCH: 1st – 2018 calendar pictures due 6th - Membership meeting Program ???? 10h – 4-H Tack Sale (no PBCH booth) 16-18th – BCHW Rendezvous Ellensburg
SEPTEMBER: 4th - Membership meeting Program - ??? 10th – Volunteer Hours preliminary hours 22nd – Draft Horse Show as group 25th – Dress rehearsal for Scavenger Hunt 29th - Fall Fun Ride & Scavenger Hunt 30TH – Volunteer hours final report due ?? – BLM work party at Fish Trap Lake
APRIL: 3rd - Membership meeting Program ??? 27-29th Ride & Camp at Escure Ranch 30th – Volunteer Hours preliminary hours
OCTOBER: 3rd - Membership meeting 5-7th - Ride & Camp at Escure Ranch 27TH – BCHW Wine Ride at Zillah
MAY: 1st - Membership meeting Program: ??? 5th – Ride Riverside State Park 15th – Packing clinic introduction 19th – BCHW Poker Ride at Cle Elum
NOVEMBER: 6th - Membership meeting
JUNE: 2nd – Statewide work party 2nd – Rearden Mule Days 5th - Membership meeting Program -??? Location - ??? 9th – Packing clinic practice 10th – Ride Slavin Ranch 16-17th – Packing clinic trip ?? – REI Trails Day – work party
We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Location is the Inland Northwest Bank 11917 W. Sunset Highway, Airway Heights. This is 6/10 of a mile west of Hayford Rd. During the summer we may be at an outdoor location enjoying the weather.
NOTE: Rides and work parties are scheduled as the time approaches.
The influence of modern confinement systems and demand for maximum production have been shown
to negatively impact hoof horn quality in cattle and swine. In these animals, hoof quality has been
reported to deteriorate to the point that animals become lame and production ultimately suffers.
Horses also experience hoof difficulties. Common problems reported include cracking or crumbling
hooves, inability of the horse to “hold” shoes and, ultimately, lameness which decreases performance
and hampers production. The serious economic impact of hoof problems in horses is summarized in
the old adage “no hoof, no horse.”
Just like skin, the appearance and integrity of the hoof is a mirror of the health, environment and
nutritional state of the horse. It is not difficult to visualize how a horse in poor health could suffer from
hoof problems. Likewise, animals which are confined to a small area, such as a stall, can develop low
quality hooves which may be a result of poor environmental conditions. Manure and moisture can act
together to break down the intracellular cementing substances which ultimately hold the hoof together.
Essential Nutrients for Hoof Growth: The importance of a balanced diet for sound hoof growth has only
recently been recognized. Several nutrients are essential for proper keratinization, the process that
builds hoof horn.
To date, the nutrients which are known to be essential for hoof growth include amino acids (especially
sulfur-containing amino acids such as methionine), fatty acids, macrominerals including calcium,
microminerals like zinc and iodine, and vitamins, most notably biotin.
Amino Acids: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, including keratin, the primary protein
associated with the equine hoof. Keratin is unique in that it contains an abundance of sulfur. Sulfur to
sulfur (disulfide) bonds are responsible for the cross-linking of keratin protein s within the hoof. These
bonds afford the hoof much of its strength. If sulfur-containing amino acids are limited in the diet, in
complete cross-linking can occur, reducing the strength of the hoof.
Fatty Acids: Fatty acids are components of complex lipids which form the intercellular cement that binds
the individual cells of the hoof.
In addition, lipid material is responsible for forming the extracellular permeability barrier. This
permeability barrier controls the hydration state of the hoof and, ultimately, its hardness.
Minerals: Calcium is required for normal hoof growth. It is involved with a number of calcium-dependent
transglutaminase enzymes. These enzymes are necessary to cross-link proteins which form the
protective layer of the hoof.
A significant portion of the body’s zinc is found in the epidermal tissues including skin, hair, and hoof.
Zinc deficiency in farm animals has long been associated with parakeratosis. This disease is
characterized by a dermatitis resulting in a rough, dry hair coat. Zinc is involved in a number of
enzymatic reactions controlling protein metabolism. All animals require iodine in their diets. Iodine
functions within the body in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which in turn control growth and
development of all tissues.
Biotin: The best-known function of biotin is as a prosthetic group in enzymes con trolling
gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis. Biotin has also been proposed to act as a hormone in the activation
of protein (keratin) synthesis.
Equine Research: Several studies have been conducted to determine the value of supplementing
equine diets with specific nutrients in the hope of positively impacting hoof soundness. One such study,
conducted by Linden and co-workers, supplemented biotin in a study to 42 Lipizzaner stallions. In this
study, 26 stallions were fed 20 mg of biotin per horse per day for 2.5 years. A control group of 16
stallions were fed a placebo. After 14 months of supplementation, hoof condition was determined to be
30% better in the biotin-supplemented horses compared with the horses receiving the placebo.
Research has also been conducted with the organic (chelated) form of zinc. It was reported that hoof
growth was greater in yearlings fed an organic form of zinc compared with those fed inorganic zinc.
Further, research found weak hoof horn contained less zinc than strong, healthy horn.
Ten More Activities to Do in Winter
By Michelle Eames The footing sucks, the weather is miserable, but you want to spend time with your horse. Or at least think about spending time with your horse. Here are some ideas to explore.
1. Create: Learn to braid bailing twine. Invent new tack out of bailing twine. Crochet a saddle
blanket. (Really, my aunt did once!) Or crochet a fly bonnet for your horse’s ears.
2. Exercise: Get in shape for the riding season by shoveling up the poop-cicles and manure
icebergs. Use a pick-axe to break the ice. Do weight training with full buckets of water: faucet to pens, faucet to pens. Repeat. Count the calories you are burning! Follow up with hot cocoa.
3. Clean stuff: Clean your tack room and notice all the mouse turds. Catch mice in your barn and
tack room. (By the way, if you use a sticky trap to catch them, don’t try to pull the bodies off to re-use the traps. It doesn’t work completely. Just saying.)
4. Learn new stuff: Buy a book on accu-pressure and practice on your horse. Watch training
videos. Watch old westerns and critique the riders.
5. Plan Stuff: Plan your year of horse riding, researching locations and fun trips. Or do what I do,
and wait for a friend to plan a whole summer of rides, and then join her when you can.
6. Buy Stuff: Shop for riding jeans, and cool horse do-dads online. Invest in a good set of yak
tracks for your boots.
7. Groom your horse: Trim his mane. This is most fun on a fjord horse’s two color
mane. Practice braiding manes and tails. Put silly hats on your horse and take a “selfie”. Share it on the PBCH facebook page.
8. Dream: Price out the cost to build an indoor arena. Gasp. Go outside and shovel more manure to
get over the sticker shock. Decide your front pasture makes a fine place to ride.
9. Exercise some more: Take up skijoring! Or take up ice skating (in your round pen). Put on
your snowshoes and visit potential riding areas (So much harder than riding!!!).
10. Leave Town: Take your horse to Arizona and do some horse camping. Or go to a horse expo
in a warm location.
PONDEROSA CHAPTER OF BCHW OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
December 24, 2017
The following are chapter positions that are needed to support the chapter. Some require only leaders while others also require committee members. Please select the area, or areas that you wish to participate. REQUIRED POSITIONS: PRESIDENT – Dean Giles SECRETARY – Shannon Barnhart TREASURER – Joyce Johnson STATE DIRECTOR – Ken Carmichael MISSION POSITIONS: EDUCATION –Patti Sander LANDS – Craig Volosing LEGISLATIVE - TRAIL BOSS/WORK PARTIES – Doug Bailey VOLUNTEER HOURS – Carol Klar GROWTH POSITIONS: FUNDRAISING: ANALYSIS OF INCOME – Ken Carmichael DONATIONS – Linda White GRANT ADMINISTRATION – Doug Bailey EQUIPMENT INVENTORY CONTROL - GROUPSPACES ADMINISTRATION – Ken Carmichael HISTORIAN – MEETINGS: GREETER/NAME TAGS – Patti Sander INVITED GUESTS & DIGNITARIES - LIBRARY – Teresa Bailey PROGRAMS – Patti Sander REFRESHMENTS – Teresa Bailey ROOM MANAGEMENT– Ken Carmichael STORES - MEMBERSHIP: MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP DATABASE – Joyce Johnson NEWSLETTER: EDITOR – Patti Sander PUBLISHER – Michelle Eames
ADS - PUBLICITY: PUBLCIITY – COORDINATE WITH OTHER CHAPTERS –CORPORATE CONTACT FOR CHAPTER SUPPORT - DISTRIBUTION - NEWSPRINT – PHOTOGRAPHY – Gary Miller PRINTED MATERIAL (Fliers etc.) – Ken Carmichael RECREATION GROUPS – SOCIAL MEDIA (Facebook) – Cindy Miller WEB CONTENT – Ken Carmichael WEB MASTER – Chris Bennett SAFETY - Don Dyer SOCIAL – TRAIL BOSS/RIDES – ADDITIONAL SHORT TERM POSITIONS: AWARDS AND RECOGNITION – Patti Sander BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES REVIEW - FINANCIAL REVIEW - FUNDRAISER – Ken Carmichael NOMINATING – TRAIL RIDE LEADERS – WORK PARTY LEADERS – Ideas where a person can contribute by being responsible for a single event or short term project:
Winter seminars – pick one like first aid
Pray for Spring event in January
Speaker for any membership meeting
Help with meeting refreshments
PBCH Needs You! Publicity
Membership Chair
Legislative Chair
Please contact Dean Giles or Ken
Carmichael if you’d like to participate In this important service to your Chapter
I invite you all to send me your stories, tips, jokes,
articles, photos, words of wisdom or whatever. I
especially would like to encourage our officers and
committee chairs to share their thoughts, visions and
projects. The goal here is to make the newsletter fun,
entertaining and informative.
Patti Sander, Editor
P.S. Please send me photos of you and your
equine buddy so I can highlight you in our
newsletter!
2018 PONDEROSA CHAPTER OFFICERS
Dean Giles, President
Joyce Johnson, Treasurer Ken Carmichael, State Director Shannon Barnhart, Secretary Craig Volosing, Lands Chair
Doug Bailey, Trail Boss Carol Klar, Volunteer Hours