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Well, that last ride did me in I think. I’ve been sick all weekend. Ugh! Since I’m too focused on searching for my reserve Kleenex boxes and soup cans to ponder the mysteries of horse training, this might be a good time to share a story I found. I came across it while doing one of my routine searches for reining information on the Internet (I’m in the very scientifically named learning stage called, “sponge mode,” right now)

Here is the story. I’ve found it on several sites, but the primary posts are from the Ohio Valley Reining Horse Association and the Central Ohio Reining Horse Association web sites.

Ron Kohlhoff, a lifelong horse trainer located in Wakeman, Ohio has been diagnosed and is undergoing treatment for Multple Myleoma, a type of Leukemia. Ron has a long history as a reining, dressage and cutting horse trainer and competitor. He and his wife, Sylvia, also a horse trainer, are both self employed as owners and operators of Kolhoff Performance Horses. The portion of expenses for chemotherapy and prescriptions not covered by insurance are creating a financial burden for the family. One drug alone is costing $5000/month of which he has to pay $3000! Anything you can do, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.

There are several ways to donate. You can find out about them on either of these sites:

Central Ohio Reining Horse Association
Ohio Valley Reining Horse Association

One of the ways I’m choosing is this way:

2. buy a square

Carlee Mahajan from Central Ohio Reining Association will be making a quilt to give to Ron and 100% of the money will go to the Kohlhoffs

Each square will be 4 x 4 inches in size and sell for $10 each.
Each square will be embroidered with your name or farm name as designated. This project will raise $8,000 per quilt!!!!

Send money and name to be embroidered to: Carlee Mahajan, P.O. Box 86 Grafton, Ohio, 44044

I grew up next door to a competitive cow cutter, my best friend’s dad. He was an amazing horseman. He was injured in a horse-related accident and later passed away from those injuries. He was a wonderful man who is missed by everyone who knew him. I’m going to have his name put on the quilt.

I think it’s great how the community is reaching out to help this family. It is officially the season of giving, so if you have a few extra bucks, here’s a worthy cause to consider. He should be focusing on getting well in a hurry, not on medical bills. Also, if you believe in prayer, be sure to remember Ron and his family. Thanks!