Judges Announced For Spring Jubilee
6 May , 1963
Proper Feeding Essential To Top Horse Performance
By DR . M . E . ENSMINGER Clovis . California
Horses inherit certain genetic possibilities — lor example , growth , body form , speed , and endurance — but how well these potentialities develop depends upon the environment to which they are subjected ; and the most important influence in the environment is the feed . Indeed , proper feeding is absolutely essential to lop performance .
Unfortunately , altogether too many horse feeds are based on fads , foibles , and trade secrets ; rather than on sound , scientific facts . Less attention is given to balanced feeding of horses than to any other class of farm animals .
Horse Feeds and Feeding Facts The following facts relative to horse feeds and feeding are noteworthy ;
1 — Grass hay ( and this includes timothy ) and farm grains are inadequate in quantity and quality of protein , in certain minerals and vitamins , and in unidentified factors .
2 — Horses differ from other farm animals because ( a ) they are kept for recreation , sport , and work , instead of for meat , milk , or wool proproduction ; ( b ) they are fed for a longer life of usefulness than meat animals , the latter are usually marketed for slaughter at an early age ; ( c ) they have a smaller digestive tract , which does not permit as much use of bulk as is possible with ruminants ; ( d ) they should not carry surplus weight ; and ( e ) they are fed for nerve , mettle , animation , and character of muscle , rather than tenderness and flavor .
‘ 3 — Artificial conditions have been created in horses ; more so than with any other class of livestock . In the wild state , they roamed the plains in bands ; with plenty of outdoor exercise on natural footing , feed derived from unleached soils , and unforced production . Today , many horses are stall-fed all or a large part of the year ( some horses spend up to 95 per cent of their time in a stall ); feeds are often produced on depleted soils ; and young stock are forced for early growth and use ( as in racing two-year-olds ). Under these unnatural conditions , ( 1 ) unsoundnesses , ( 2 ) breeding problems , and ( 3 ) nutritional diseases and ailments have become increasingly common .
4 — Feed storage and tabor costs have spiraled , with the result that , for reasons of economy , storage space for feed and labor for feeding and clean-up should be held to a minimum ; factors which favor the use of pelleted feeds .
Specific Nutritive Needs
The proper nutrition of horses is a major factor in determining their efficiency and years of service . It is important , therefore , that they receive the following nutrients :
1 . Energy is essential for the normal life processes of the horse including body maintenance , reproduction , and lactation . Inadequate energy may cause slow and stunted growth in foals : loss of weight , poor condition , and excessive fatigue in mature horses ; and poor reproduction in breeding animals — serious underfeeding results in failure of some mares to show heat , more services per conception , lowered foal crops , and lightweight foals .
2 . Protein is necessary for the daily
Judges Announced For Spring Jubilee
Two trainers who have ridden World ' s Grand Champions at the National Celebration are included among the three judges named to preside over the Walking Horse classes at the great TWH National Spring Jubilee at Columbia , Tenn ., on May 31 — June I .
The spacious Maury County Park will provide splendid facilities for this great show — one of the most important mid-season events on the TWH Calendar of Shows .
Judging will be Carl Edwards of Quincy , Fla ., who rode Old Glory ’ s Big Man to the title in 1919 ; Joe Webb of Searcy , Ark ., who piloted Rodger ’ s Perfection to his greatest triumph at the 1958 Celebration ; and James K . Taylor , Huntsville , Ala ., long a leading amateur horseman and business man .
The usual class list will be observed with competition for everybody over the 2-night route . The show is sponsored by the Maury County Horsemen ' s Assn .
Show manager is Burton Daimwood , faculty member at Columbia Military Academy . Mail entries to Mrs . Tom Bowman , secretary , Rt . 4 , Columbia , Tenn . Phone 388-1599 . Show commitbreakdown of tissues of the body , including the growth of hair and hoofs ; for the development of Lite fetus and the growth of young stock ; and for milk production . A severe deficiency of protein may result in depressed appetite , poor growth , loss of weight , reduced milk production , irregular estrus , and lowered foal crops .
3 . Minerals are necessary for that all-important 5 per cent of the horses ’ s weight , chiefly the skeleton . There is reason to believe that deficiencies of minerals adversely affect growth , reproduction , and soundness of bone .
4 . Vitamins are absolutely essential in horse nutrition , to permit proper growth , development , health , and reproduction . A continuing inadequate supply of any one of several vitamins can produce illness which is exceedingly difficult to diagnose until it becomes severe ; at which time it is expensive , if not impossible , to treat .
5 . Water is essential for the various physiological processes of the horse , such as the production of saliva .
tee members are James Bailey , Dr . T . H . Reynolds , Les White , R . P . Harmon , Hardin Hill .
There are 12 Walking Horse classes with prize money totalling § 1,740 and six challenge trophies . A juvenile class for riders 18 and under has been added to the schedule this year . Post entries are permitted in all events .
American Walking Horse Assn . Meets May 17-19
A double-header horse show , climaxed with the Quentin Riding Club Spring Show , was scheduled during the annual meeting of the American Walking Horse Assn , at Quentin , Pa . May 17-18-19 . The 12th Annual Judges School of the association was programmed during this period .
Scheduled speakers were ; Association President Alan Stevenson , Utica , N . Y .; Herman E . Kimsey , Washington , D . C .; Dr . Arthur Mackay-Smith , U . of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine ; Fred Black , Broadway , Va .; G . G . Watts , Mogadore , O .; H . Karl Yenser , association board chairman ; Phin Horton , Jr ., Winston- Salem , N . C .;
James Blackwell , secretary , American Horse Shows Assn .; Hal Hoham , Auburn , Ind ., Aurora , O .; and Glen Miller , Quentin , Pa .