February 2020 Issue

Page 26 February 2020 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Print subscribers get FREE classifieds! FREE Print subscribers get FREE non-commercial classified ads! Just email your non-commercial (events, horses/trailers/tack for sale, boarding/lessons/training etc.) classified, 35 words or less to steph@eastcoaste- questrian.net . Be sure to include your name and mailing address as it appears on your subscription label. (Not a print subscriber? Sign up online at eastcoastequestrian.net .) Classifieds can run in more than one issue but must be resubmitted each month. Deadline is the 12th of the month before publication. Advertise in the Official Program of the Horse World Expo , coming in the March issue of East Coast Equestrian ! Call Phyllis or Debbie today at (717) 509-9800 www.eastcoastequestrian.net The March issue offers huge bonus distribution at the Horse World Expo . It is handed to tens of thousands of horse owners as they enter the event. It’s used throughout the Expo and then goes back to the farm as a buyer’s guide with a long shelf life. HURRY! Deadline: January 24 Equine Affaire is one of the more expensive to enter but pays $2500 for first place. Jason became involved in the Trail Challenge in 2013 at Horse World Expo in Timonium, MD, and Harrisburg, PA. There, people encouraged him to enter the Equine Affaire challenge in Columbus, OH, and he took first place. He was noticed by trainer Dan James who was the commentator for the event. So impressed with Jason was Dan that he sent him a mustang he had been training for the Mustang Million. Jason followed with a Craig Johnson’s clinic and ended up showing two mustangs in the Million event. After that year of notoriety he competed in all the Equine Affaire events at other venues. Six Minutes, 45 Seconds At Equine Affaire, a rider must complete the course in six minutes and each obstacle in 45 seconds in order to be scored. The event is judged on horsemanship as well as speed. The competition is so intense that the crowd can’t help but cheer riders through the daunting course. Jason said, “I enjoy a horse that can do a lot of things. A good working ranch horse will do well at most trail challenges.” Competition is tough and any slip can shake the order. This year was proof. Although Jason did not win the Versatility this year, he placed a not too shabby third. Reserve Champion went to Melissa Ellis and Steep Way Cosmo Girl, and the 2019 MA Versatile Horse & Rider Com- petition Champion was Danelle Osinchuk riding Slip Me A Dual Pep! Even the most expert rider can falter, as Jason remarked he had three mistakes including dropping a barrel, stepping off the bridge, and trouble with the V back through. Danelle Osinchuk of Springfield, VT, and her horse, a 19-year-old American Quarter Horse gelding, earned a score of 58 points with a time of 5 minutes and 9 seconds. She has owned the gelding for ten years, but this was her first win in the disci- pline. Danelle says even though she has three children ages 6, 10 and 12, she rides every day. “He was first a reining and cow horse.” She encourages anyone to try the discipline. “Anyone can work to the top, but it takes year-round practice and a lot of trust.” Danelle stated, when she rides she always has the event in mind; like opening gates, never assume the horse will perform the maneuver. Versatility Competitions and Trail Challenges are like Western Trail or Ranch Riding on steroids. The edgy competi- tion is a true test of trust and a race against time—not to men- tion bravery for both horse and rider. Do not fret if you missed this Affaire, because you will have a chance to feel that same energy at Horse World Expo’s Trail Champions Challenge, a very similar event. From February 28 to March 1, Horse World Expo will again bring the nation’s leading eques- trian clinicians and entertainers to Harrisburg, PA for four days of education, entertainment, and shopping. There will be hundreds of vendors, multi-breed and multi-discipline demonstrations and competitions, Parade of Breeds, and non-stop seminars, shopping, and entertainment… all indoors, heated at the Farm Show complex and stuffed full of family entertainment. Best news of all, according to coordinator and President of Equestrian Promotions, Inc., Denise Parsons, Jason Charles has been selected to build the course, emcee and run the event onsite. “We will be hiring judges,” Denise said. “His job will be to make sure things go smoothly.” So, if you need a late winter horse fix, check out Horse World Expo and especially the Trail Champions Challenge, with a course built by Jason Charles! Should be exciting! Jason can be reached at Ja- soncharleshorsemanship@gmail. com. Jason Charles and Ms. Whiz It are shown competing in Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider competition in 2018. Charles will run a similar competition, the Trail Champions Challenge, at Horse World Expo in Harrisburg, PA on Saturday, February 29. Photo credit: Equine Affaire Ranch Riding on Steroids: Charles to Run HWE Trail Champions Challenge (Continued from page 22) FARMS MISC. HORSES TRAILERS HORSES MISC. Horses. Lay Ups. Excellent, skilled care. Parkesburg, PA. Full Board (No self care avail- able). Owner owned and run. Mare & foal and breeding. Two references requested. Quiet, adult atmosphere. Rates upon request. 610-721-5902. Take lessons on, and then maybe lease, a rehabilitated horse on our farm in south- ern NJ. We have given a few rescues a second chance as pleasure mounts. Take a peek at www.russellsacresequine.com. TRAINING: Westfield Farm LLC, Tailored for horse and owner. ALL Breeds and disci- plines. We will make your trail horse safe or a winning show horse More info at Westfield- farmllc.com or CALL 717-432-2828. Will Travel. For rent: Horse Stall with pasture in Northern Berks Co. Near Shartlesville. Call for more information. 484-345-8329. 4 yr old TB gelding. Very rea- sonably priced. 16 and 1 hands. Dark Bay. Very quiet. Sound. Trail rides. Paper chase. Green in the ring. Lovely ground manners. Ships/clips. Good home only. 610-721-5902. Large Chestnut Colt. Full brother to Devon/Upperville Winner. Unregistered TB. PA bred. Will win on the line. Very athletic. Good mover. 610-721-5902. Broodmare. 12 yr old TB mare. Liver chestnut. 16 and 1 hands. Good mover. Sound for breeding. Easy breeder. Easy to handle. Crosses well with warmbloods. Approved home only. 610-721-5902 Omega Horse Rescue located in Airville, PA has a variety of horses and ponies ready for their forever homes! Please visit our website to see pictures, videos and how you can help! www.omegahorserescue.com Better than right off the track! The PTHA's Turning for Home, Inc. always has OTTBs that are properly rehabbed, retrained and ready for their new careers. Find your next horse at www.turningforhome.org or call 215-808-7562. Gorgeous black and white pinto gelding, 14.3 hands, 6 y.o., rides English and Western, trail rides, basic dressage, jumps, super prospect. 610-384-5540 or text 610-914-5317 Help Wanted. Honey Brook / Parkesburg Area. Grooming. Hand Walking of horses. Helping with lay ups. Must have own ride. Valid driver's license. Call for interview. 610 721 5902. Save the Date - April 26, 2020 75th Annual Kimberton Hunt Horse Show, Glenmoore, PA USEF Regional II "C" Hunters/ Level 1 Jumpers. Visit www.kimbertonhunt.org for more information. For Sale: Millcreek Ground Driven manure spreader, EZ to load with wheelbarrows. It is in very good condition! Asking $2,500 OBO. 484-345-8329 CATS: Barn homes in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties, PA. are needed to give rescued strays a chance at life. Cats are neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated; delivered and acclimated. Fill out an application to adopt at StrayCatBlues.org or call 215-631-1851. Save the Date! The 99th An- nual Wissahickon Day Parade will take place Sunday, April 26, 2020 in Philadelphia. For info https://www.facebook. com/WissahickonDayParade or email wissdayparade@yahoo.com Must sell as part of estate: 1993 Westwind Trail-et 2-horse trailer, straight load, goose- neck, dressing area, $3,000 OBO. Please contact Tom at 813-310-0662 or thomasrickard001@gmail.com Exiss 6 Horse slant aluminum gooseneck 2001. Stainless nose. Lighted, carpeted dressing room. Extra rear compartment. Many saddle/ bridle racks. Everything removable to enlarge stalls or fit carts. 7'6"ht. Extremely nice condition. $17,800. OBO 717-432-2828.