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ARTIST Alisa RosenfelderTRAILER CleaningNUTRITIONHoofOCTOBER 2022

The goal of Lavender Fields is to create a farm that works for the environment and the welfare of the creatures that inhabit it. By working with the land, climate, and animals, we are able to create an atmosphere that is comfortable, thriving, and supports long term ecological balance. Located in the Sierra Nevada region of California, the area is critical to the environment and economy of the state and provides essential natural resources including fresh water, clean power, working lands, and famous wilderness. By embracing the Northern California lifestyle, and working with nature, we are able to create our own space.JENNIFER AZEVEDOAA Equine ManagementBS Organizational Behavior with MN HorticulturePermaculture Designer

CONTENTSARTIST: Alisa RosenfelderARENA: Drag Patterns BARN: Metal vs. PlasticTRAILER: Clean WATER: Auto FillTRAINING: Outside Rein

FIRE: Shou Sugi Ban NUTRITION: HoofTEMPERATURE: Tack CALENDARDRINK FOOD

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BUILDING: SteelDo you need a new building, barn, garage, shop? Lavender Fields is an authorized VersaTube dealer. VersaTube manufactures engineered DIY steel building kits. Contact us for ideas, a free design, and a quote for a new steel arena, barn, shelter, carport, garage...you name it, we can help. Email: design@lavenderelds.co

ARENA: Drag PatternsINFINITYDragging in a gure eight pattern helps to shift deep footing to worn out areas. Start by turning down the center then cut across back to the long wall at the 1/2 way point changing directions to start the next loop. After completing the rst g-ure eight move over by one notch to start the next one.RECTANGLEDragging lengthwise helps to lev-el o the footing and rm up the ends of the arena. Start by turning through the center half way down the short wall to create a long rectangle then move down by one notch with each new pass through the center untill all the footing has been smoothed out.

SPINNINGDragging by working circles through the center of the arena pulls ruts out of the rail. Start by turning through the center half way down the long wall to create your rst circle then move down by one notch with each new circle until you have covered the whole arena.SQUAREDragging in squares is an alter-nate pattern that pulls material from the rails to the center. Chang-ing the direction of your pattern every time is important to work the dirt in a dierent direction and work out more hard spots.

Modernize your arena with black powder-coated steel letters. Steel is a highlyrecyclable material that gets reused over and over again. Lavender Fields’ outdoor Flat Black nish is a matte black powder-coat. This UV protective nish will shield the steel in the toughest conditions including outside in wet and salty environments. Powder-coat is a thick industrial coating that is VOC free and holds up for many years. The 12x12 inch artisan steel letters are mounted on 8” stakes that will stay put. Create the modern, weather resistant, and elegant court you have always wanted. Now available exclusively at LavenderFields.co. ARENA: Letters

BARN: Metal vs. PlasticWe are all accustomed to plastic manure forks-with the one broken tine, the maure bucket where the handle broke o the tub, and the carts with the wheel that has a hitch in it’s giddy up. Plastic, in a day to day barn situation, fails. Why? Heat and light makes plastic degrade.Plastic, as a whole, is a new invention. It became widely used in the 1960’s. And, people buy it and use it because it is cheap, and light weight. Metal is heavier and more impact resistant. But, in the long run, which material is actually more cost eective? At Lavender Fields, we have both metal and plastic, depending on the job at hand. For example, we have clear plastic grain bins for grain bags, and a metal can for hay pellets. We use a plastic manure fork and a metal rake for stall cleaning. For water, we use steel troughs, and for feeding we use large rubber pans.Here are some side by side costs for you to decide.Cost Comparison:Metal PlasticManure Fork $48 $20Trash Can $30 $12Grain Pail $13 $10Waterer/Trough $130 $99Remember, when your metal and plastic implements have fullled their life expectancy, recycle them.

TEMPERATURE: TackTaking care of your tack properly is well worth the investment of time. Here are some quick tips to keep your tack looking new.1. Clean and Dry: Leather is a porous material made from a brous tissue and this is kept exible by tallow, keratin and elastin. Leather consists of bundles of bres and for the leather to ex these bres need lubrication so that they slide over one another, if the natural oils are removed the bres clump together and make it sti and unworkable. 2. Protect from Heat and Dust: It is important to protect your leather from dust, as this is abrasive to the surface. Using a cotton saddle cover which is snug tting will protect your saddle and also allow it to breathe. Protection from heat will stop the leather from drying too much. Bridles can be stored in a bridle bag, towels or pillowcases. Remove and clean stirrups from your saddle and bits from your bridle and store separately.3. Protect from Moisture: Leather will grow mold and mildew if left in a damp environ-ment. If you decide to store your tack in a box, you can use silica gel or zeolite in the container to help absorb the moisture. It is better not to use plastic boxes.4. Dry and Ventilated: If your tack room conditions are dry and well ventilated then you can store your unused tack there. The use of a dehumidier in the summer and slight heat in the winter will help to maintain perfect conditions. If there is too much heat this will dry the leather as it reduces the fat content by evaporation. A fan can also be use-ful to keep the air circulating.5. Check Regularly: Once you have stored your tack away it is most important to check it regularly to ensure that it has not become dry or there is any mold developing. Clean and treat it again with a conditioning product if necessary. If you are unlucky to nd that your tack has grown some mold you can treat it by using a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 9 parts water, wipe this over the tack to remove the mold then treat again with your saddle conditioner.

The phrase “ght re with re” is too true with this ancient Japanese method of preserving wood. Shou Sugi Ban is a traditional Japanese method of wood preseration by slightly charring the surface of the wood to increase durability. The technique of burning the surface of the wood improves the weather resistance perfor-mance, prevents decay, rot, and insect infestation, and makes the wood more resistant to re than a non-heat-treated plank. It’s application in an equestrian facility has many benets including:• Non-toxic• Easy to execute• Easy to maintainAt Lavender Fields, as my son demonstrates in the photo, we used the Shou Sugi Ban technique for the kick walls, tack room, and cross tie walls. It has a beautiful black nish. We sealed it with Boiled Linseed Oil (ax). We burned the wood in place. However, in the future, I would burn and seal the wood rst. Then, install.FIRE: Shou Sugi Ban

WATER: Auto FillA little water trough hack for you. Filling water troughs is time consuming and overow often with a forgotten hose. So, how do you autoll a water trough and still know how much water your horses are drinking?A typical autoll attaches to the top of the tank and has a bobber that releases water as the water level drops. However, with horses, they love to rip o the autoll and this method doesn’t allow you to know how much they are actually drinking. Here is the solution. Start with an empty trough. 1. Unscrew the plug at the bottom of the trough.2. Attach a hose. This will allow the trough to ll from the bottom.3. Fill the trough. Have your phone timer on and mark the water level on the trough each minute. 4. Observe. After 24 hours, check how much water your horse has drunk in terms of minutes. This will tell you how many minutes per day to program your timer to ll the trough.5. Program your timer and attach. Kink the hose attached to the trough and intall the timer onto the hose and the spigot. My favorite timer is the DIG BO9D. All set!

Chin up. Heels down.

Chin up. Heels down.

TRAINING: BudgetTraining is expensive and needs to be tracked in order to meet your goals.Download and print your own budget planner page HERE to track your expenses.

TRAINING: PlanTraining is dynamic and needs to be tracked in order to measure success.Download and print your own daily planner page HERE to track your workouts and progress.

When riding, we are told to apply inside leg to outside rein. But what does that really mean? How do you actually apply it? First, practice what the outside rein does. Here is what the outside rein does:1. Higher/Lower 2. Faster/Slower3. Bigger/Smaller 4. Longer/Shorter 5. Rounder/Flatter Next, get o the rail. The rail creates a false outside rein. When you come o the rail, it exposes if your horse drifts out the shoulder, collapses in the turns, and if he will actually go in a straight line. Challenge yourself, stay o the rail about 3 meters at all times and test:• Straightness down the long side• Circles • Figure 8’s• SerpentinesTRAINING: Outside Rein

Photo Credit: Maria Marriott

NUTRITION: HoofResearch shows a direct link between proper trace mineral nutrition and hoof integrity. Zinc, copper and manganese in particular have direct ties to joint, skeleton and hoof condition. Research also shows that feeding highly bioavailable minerals as part of a balanced trace mineral program helps improve hoof integrity and decrease the incidence of lameness. An ap-propriate blend of eciently absorbed zinc, copper, manganese and cobalt provides a more balanced diet and maximizes the potential performance of the horse. Zinc has the largest impact in terms of minerals on hoof quality. It has many dierent roles in cell replication and plays a major role in the process of cornication — turning protein into hoof horn.While people always focus on zinc, copper is also important. Zinc helps in the process of building the keratin proteins, but we also need adequate copper to form these necessary pro-teins. These two minerals work together in a symbiotic fashion. Even if you have a lot of zinc, those bridges are not built if copper levels are inadequate.Manganese is another important trace mineral for hoof health. It comes into play in the nal phases of taking live cells and creating the hard outer hoof capsule. It also has a role in some of the lipids that are produced, which are an important part of that outer hoof wall layer that provides a healthy waterproof barrier.Selenium is the other cornerstone for hoof health. If this trace mineral is lacking, or there is too much of it, the hoof will not be strong and healthy. Since it is needed in such small amounts, we sometimes see horses that get too much selenium.Research has shown that there is an advantage for hoof growth during the rst 120 days of feeding the proper levels of bioavailable minerals found in PRO Series ACHIEVE and ENGAGE. COMING SOON! PRO Series by Pink Rose Organix is a nutrient dense and buildable feed system that utilizes only the best USDA-organic and scientically proven ingredients to pro-vide your horse with optimal nutrition. PhD formulated, PRO Series ensures your horse is getting the best balance of necessary ingredients for joint protection and immunity, skin and

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TRAILER: CleanBecause it’s a small space with a lot of foot trac in and out, you may nd that your trailer gets messy fast. But a little bit of tidying goes a long way, and there’s no better feeling than having a clean trailer.1. Strip the Stalls and Remove the Mats: Scrub the oor and walls. Scrub the mats out-side. Let everything dry before putting it back together again.2. Fridge, Freezer, and Cabinets: Take out everything from your fridge, freezer, and cabinets. This is a good time to check expiration dates on cans, boxes, and bottles and dispose of anything past its prime.3. Fixtures and Surfaces: Spray and wipe down all surfaces. In the kitchen, focus on countertops, tables, cabinets, and exteriors of appliances, like your microwave, stove, and oven. 4. Air Vents and Filters: Most air lters can be taken outside and hosed in a matter of seconds, giving you fresh air in a snap.5. Window Screens: Use a vacuum attachment to clean your window screens while they’re in place. Take your screens out and give them a good spray with a hose to dislodge debris from your windows.6. Floor: Every so often, give your oors a deep clean by sweeping thoroughly and mopping. 7. Natural Cleaner: Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle for a non-toxic cleaner that cuts through grime and loosens dirt.8. Exterior: Take a broom to the roof, and sweep down any old leaves or twigs from the tops of your slide-outs. If you’re going for a full top-to-bottom shine, give your tires a quick clean with a spray-on tire cleaner.9. Freshwater Tank: Giving your freshwater tank a good ushing. First, open up the valve to let your tank empty onto the ground. Then, run a clean hose to add water into your tank, letting it run out the other side. This will push any wayward minerals or debris out. If you need, use a special freshwater tank sanitizer.10. Drains. For your shower and sink drains, to keep smells away, pour 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar, and 1 tbsp of dish detergent into the drains. Follow with 1 cup of boiling water.

Dawn was just breaking in the Great Basin Desert. They rst arrived one by one, appear-ing from within the fog, as if a beautiful thick white curtain was slowly parting. Eventually the sound of hooves broke the silence - the rest of the herd was coming down the mountain to water. No matter how many times I’ve witnessed this, it still feels surreal.For more wild horse images visit www.MariaMarriott.com.Best,WILD WEST: Within The Fog III

The Market Bag works! Perfect for, well, the market, 100% water proof interior (perfect for ice), and holds a ton of stu. Use it whenever, and wherever you need to carry your items. Deceivingly large, it holds twice as much as you think. Dimensions: 13” wide, 18” high, 8” deep, 3.5” drop, with a 6” x 7” inside pocket. Leather straps with nickel rivets and 100% natural golden jute ber with water resistant lining that can hold over 100lbs.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co MARKET BAG

CALENDER 1Biomechanics Clinic2 3 4 5Sacramento Int’l World Cup6Sacramento Int’l World Cup7Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney Clinic8Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney Clinic9Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney ClinicPEC Championships10 11 12 13Brookside Fall Finale14Brookside Fall Finale15Brookside Fall FinaleFall Foothills ClassicPony Club Jump Rally16Brookside Fall FinaleFall Foothills ClassicPony Club Jump Rally17 18 19Autumn Classic H/J20Autumn Classic H/J21Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End Finals22Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End Finals23/30Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End FinalsLet’s Show H/J24/31 25 26Let’s Show H/J27Let’s Show H/J28Let’s Show H/J29Let’s Show H/J

1Biomechanics Clinic2 3 4 5Sacramento Int’l World Cup6Sacramento Int’l World Cup7Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney Clinic8Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney Clinic9Sacramento Int’l World CupHilda Gurney ClinicPEC Championships10 11 12 13Brookside Fall Finale14Brookside Fall Finale15Brookside Fall FinaleFall Foothills ClassicPony Club Jump Rally16Brookside Fall FinaleFall Foothills ClassicPony Club Jump Rally17 18 19Autumn Classic H/J20Autumn Classic H/J21Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End Finals22Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End Finals23/30Autumn Classic H/JCSHA Year End FinalsLet’s Show H/J24/31 25 26Let’s Show H/J27Let’s Show H/J28Let’s Show H/J29Let’s Show H/J

ARTIST: Alisa Rosenfelder“The powerful spirit of the horse together with its kindness is what inspires me in my artworks. Seeing art as an invitation to look beyond the obvious and encour-aging an empathic way of living. I am self taught and as a specialised equine artist I work in a variation of techniques. Often moving between the contrast of bold and graphic or light and subtle. I do really enjoy the use of dierent materials, working mainly in acrylics or watercolor. Each of my art series has its own focus and captures connection and energy in dierent ways. Showing both power and fragility -elements that are very prominent for me when looking at a horse, but life in general, too.”

Alexandrie Brut reects the culmination of the unique, rened vision of Chloe Bello, a synthesis of her appreciation for wine culture, discriminating palate and superior attention to detail, gained from years of experience working in the fashion industry. Named in honor of her daughter, Alexandrie Brut Sparkling Wine is lovingly produced in small batches at Chloe’s boutique, female-owned winery in Napa Valley.

HOME: Mini Lavender BouquetThese dried mini lavender bouquets are so cute and smell so heavenly.The size makes them endearing and able to be placed anywhere. Approximately 20 stems of lavender and 8 inches long. They are sure to make you smile.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co

FOOD: Grilled ArtichokesINGREDIENTS:For Lemon Aioli:1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed2 large garlic cloves 1 teaspoon, minced1 tablespoon fresh parsley mincedsalt & pepper to tasteFor Artichokes:4 artichokes fresh2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezedpinch of saltpepper freshly groundDIRECTIONS:Lemon Aioli:Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.Refrigerate for 30 minutes.Grilled Artichokes:1. Heat grill to medium high heat (350°-400°). Fill a very large pot full of water, you will need enough to cover the artichokes. Add some salt and bring up to a boil. 2. Wash artichokes well. Trim the ends of the stems and cut about 1 inch o the top of the artichokes. Trim o the tips of the artichoke leaves with scissors.3. Place artichokes gently into the boiling water, bring water back up to a boil. Reduce heat and cover pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.4. Drain the water and place artichokes upside down on a clean towel or baking sheet to dry.5. Cut artichokes in half lengthwise. Remove the choke (the inedible spiky part of the artichoke) with a small spoon, being careful not to scoop out the heart of the artichoke.6. In a small bowl, stir together the olive oil, lem-on juice, salt, and pepper. Brush the mixture on to the cut side of the artichokes.7. Place artichokes cut side down onto the hot grill for about 10 minutes with lid closed. Flip the artichokes over and cook for 5 more min-utes.8. Serve with lemon aioli.

INGREDIENTS:3 cups apple cider4 tbsp dried culinary lavenderVodkaDRINK: Lavender Infused Apple MartiniDIRECTIONS:• In a jar add 3 cups apple cider with 4 table-spoons dried lavender and leave in the refrig-erator over night to infuse.• When the apple juice is infused, add 2 1/2 ounces of the apple juice and 1 ounce vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice.• Shake for 20 seconds, then strain over a glass lled with iced.

HOME: ApronOne of the best hacks there is...an apron.Introducing Lavender Fields’ custom barn and yard apron. An apron keeps hay out of unexpected places, water away, and your clothes clean. It holds tools, cell phones, and hoof picks alike. Perfect for braiding, feeding, soaking, mucking, or just about any dirty chore. Made of water resistant 100% cotton canvas and genuine leather. A cross back design for optimal t and comfort.Exclusively at LavenderFields.co

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SHOPPING GUIDE:APRON: Lavender FieldsARTIST: Alisa RosenfelderBOOTS: KingsleyCHAMPAGNE: Alexandrie CellarsDRESSAGE LETTERS: Lavender Fields FEED: Pink Rose OrganixFENCING: Lavender FieldsGENERATOR: EcoFlowLAVENDER: Lavender FieldsMARKET BAG: Lavender FieldsUTILITY SOAP: Lavender FieldsSKINCARE: W/OSTEEL BUILDINGS: Lavender FieldsTRACTOR: Solectrac WILD WEST: Maria MarriottTo become a part of Lavender Fields, and our Shopping Guide, email: advertise@lavenderelds.co.

Photo Credit: Maria Marriott