Arabian trainers wow cowboys at open cutting show
California horseman Don Ulmer showcased Arabians in cutting and reining at the International Arabian Horse Fair in Madison, noting the breed’s ability to work cattle and the need to balance show rings with working cow horse aims. Fellow trainer Ron Palelek demonstrated halter training and line control using a broom handle to train young horses without overusing a whip.
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Don Ulmer
California
Ulmer
Ron Palelek
Vantage
Washington
Wisconsin pari mutuel hearings draw racing proponents
Wisconsin lawmakers heard broad backing for a state sponsored lottery and pari mutuel horse racing at hearings in Chippewa Falls and New Richmond. Speakers linked racing to tax relief and horse industry growth while opponents warned of gambling expansion and clergy objections.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Tom Osthoff
Senate and Assembly
Chippewa Falls
New Richmond
Tom Isham
Eau Claire
Isham
Harold Flater
Holcombe
Rusk County
Shoemaker
First aid and precautions protect horses at fair
Dr. Vic Myers urged horsemen to prevent injuries through proper first aid and careful handling. He demonstrated from Stillwater practice, warning puncture wounds can become life threatening if untreated, and described bandaging, soaking, and shoeing after foot wounds. He warned about trailer hazards, emphasized suturing facial and leg wounds, and detailed bandage materials and pillow splints for fractures.
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Vic Myers
Stillwater, Minn
Dr. Myers
Horse Calendar Events and Sales Listings
Sept 5 6 harnesses equipment and horses sale begins 8:30 a.m. 5 miles north of Brodhead on Highway 104. Friday sale includes 100 head of horses Belgians Percherons Standard breds. Sept 5-8 20th State 4 H Horse Expo Dane County Coliseum Madison Ray Antoniewicz for information. Sept 7 Wisconsin Horsepullers Association pull Utica 1 p.m. P O H Fall Roundup rain date Sept 8 10 a.m. Sept 7 8 Little Britches Rodeo Kellner near Wisconsin Rapids Sandy Brody Wisconsin Rapids 54494. WBHHA Harness Racing 1:30 p.m. post time Richland Center contact Carol Yohn 414 484-3517 Sept 15 Badger Horse Shows Association fall Finale Ruswin Ranch Montello 8:30 a.m. Full line of halter pleasure and speed classes Windy Erd 608 589-5234. Sept 14 15 Harness racing meet Viroqua 1:30 post time contact Carol Yohn 414 484-3517 Send HORSE CALENDAR listings to Horse Calendar c o The Country Today 708 Elizabeth St Baraboo 53913.
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Brodhead
Highway 104
Kellner
Wisconsin Rapids
Sandy Brody
Badger Horse Shows Association
Ruswin Ranch
Montello
Viroqua
Carol Yohn
Elizabeth St. Baraboo
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Jan Shepel
Madison
Mr. Ulmer
Mr. Palelek
Senate Labor Committee
Assembly State Affairs Committee
Jim Marchese
Sen
Marvin Roshell
Assembly
Roshell
Rep
Dick Shoemaker
Rep. Osthoff
Kitz Cleary
Myers
Dr. Myers Sug
Gested
Horse Calendar
Dane County Coliseum
Ray Antoniewicz
Wisconsin Horsepullers Association
Utica
Wisc
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