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Victorville Daily Press
The Mojave River Valley Horsemen’s Association’s first show of 2021 featured an obstacle challenge held at Marjorie Coulter’s Ranch in Apple Valley in late February.
A hardy bunch of riders and handlers tackled the challenge, which left Judge Kathleen O’Malley with some tough decisions to make.
At the end of the day, Haley Samano, handling Second Hand Rose, took home the Mini Buckle, with Reserve going to Gina Cunningham and Jimmy.
In the Riding divisions, buckle winners were Stacie Sammuels, Beginner; Penny Mooney, Intermediate; and Brandi Sammuels, Advanced.
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Horse Talk: Wonder Horse series a labor of love for Piñon Hills co-author
Victoria Hardesty and Nancy Perez s books center on Arabian horses and those who love them
Victorville Daily Press
Long-time friends, writers and horse lovers Victoria Hardesty and Nancy Perez began writing together several years ago when “life was too much with them,” and Nancy figured collaborating on a book would be just what the doctor ordered.
Their decision led to months of frequent chats about characters, plots, endings and more. Since Victoria lives on an Arabian horse ranch in Piñon Hills and had experience training, breeding and showing horses, she knew a book about a “wonder horse” would be perfect.
Horse Talk: Are equine ulcers inevitable?
Victorville Daily Press
It isn’t difficult to determine if your horse has ulcers. Clinical signs include poor appetite, dull hair coat, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, girthiness, other behavioral changes, and poor or reduced performance.
My horse, Huey, tends to worry. I have previously written that his breeders sent me a picture from when he was weaned. The man holding him also held a chalk board with Huey’s dam’s name and his foal year. Huey looked very upset in the photo.
Some horses get ulcers without exhibiting any of the above signs. The best way to determine ulcers and their severity is to have your veterinarian perform an endoscopy of the stomach. Ulcers then become visible and their severity can be assessed.