Inside This Issue

November 2011 • Volume 45, Number 11
J Zone
44 Take 5
Spend five minutes with Cora Tien Head.
By Jessica Hein
48 Code Breaker
Learn the secrets to decoding a world championship trail pattern.
By Jessica Hein
 
Paints And Paint People
60 His Own Footsteps
Though he’s not the first of his family to serve as APHA president, Scot Jackson brings a unique perspective to the association.
By Tonya-Ratliff Garrison
 
On The Circuit
68 The Power of Pink
Honoring those who have battled breast cancer, APHA members united to save lives at this Texas Paint Horse Club show.
By Jessica Hein
74 Painting Cowtown
David Archer and Touched In Moonlite loped to the winner’s circle in two of the Reichert Celebration’s premier classes.
By Laura Stevens
82 European Rhapsody
Twelve countries came together to compete on Europe’s largest Paint Horse stage.
By Irene Stamatelakys
 
Horse Health
78 Ready for Baby
The second article of this three-part series guides new breeders through a pregnant mare’s third trimester and foaling preparations.
By Abigail Boatwright
 
In Every Issue
Columns
2 Editor's Note
12 From Our Readers
16 Vet’s Bag
Identifying the cause of a horse’s lameness starts from the ground up.
20 Legal Bits
Conservation easements help protect agricultural land from future development.
24 Paint Portfolio
30 Member Profile
Holly Ray saw the potential in Twist N Twirl, despite the gelding’s lack of sight.
34 Recollections
The Paint Horse Journal celebrates its 45th anniversary.
38 Leading Sires Lists
56 Great Rides
Winter trail riding abounds in Alabama’s Oak Mountain State Park.
134 Coming Up
136 Photo Finish
 
Your Association
72 Paint Horse Journal 2013 Calendar Photo Contest
87 Holiday Gift Guide
96 APHA Quarterly Membership Figures
98 Coming Attractions
102 Honor Rolls
111 Disciplinary Actions
120 APHA Directory
Marketplace
122 Horses for Sale
125 Stallion Alley
128 Classifieds
132 Advertising Indexes