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Appaloosa
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July 2008
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Enter
for a chance to win a dream horse vacation for two in the California
wine country
Enter for a Chance to Win a Game Ready
World
Show results deadline
The
Humane Society of the United States announces creation of major
new horse sanctuary in Oregon
The American Shetland Pony Club Salutes
Hong Kong
AAEP joins Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
Partners’ Program
Raise Money for NARHA without Spending
a Dime: use GoodSearch
Centered Riding Pioneer wins award
Racing Reminders
Racing on the web
Racing spotlight and calendars
ApHC Trail Rides
Ride report reminder
Take an endurance challenge
Newsletter
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Enter for a chance
to win a dream horse vacation for two in the California wine country
Imagine spending the day riding through vineyards and down mountain
trails, riding the same trails that Seabiscuit and his jockey, Red
Pollard, trained on for their comeback to win the Santa Anita Handicap.
Experience the taste of world-class wines at local wineries. These
are just a few of the activities the winner of this dream trip for
two has in store for them as grand prize winner of the Fly Free with
Farnam Wine Country Vacation Sweepstakes.
A guided tour of the California Wine Country—on horseback—does
it get any better than that? This is just one of the ways Farnam
wants to say thank you for your loyalty to Farnam fly control products.
The winner of the grand prize in the Fly Free with Farnam Wine
Country Vacation Sweepstakes will experience a vacation package
that includes airfare and airport transportation, most meals, accommodations
at the Cowboy Hideaway Ranch, five full days of trail riding and
wine tasting, plus a winery tour on the day of arrival as well as
on the day of departure. Hiking, fishing, boating, spa and sightseeing
opportunities are also available.
Additional prizes include:
*Ten (10) Second Prizes— One five hundred dollar ($500) voucher
to each winner for a shopping spree at winner’s favorite Farnam
Dealer, good towards Farnam Horse Products
*Twenty (20) Third Prizes—One Farnam embroidered groom tote
bag with assorted Farnam Horse Products (approximate retail value
$250)
*Sixty (60) Fourth Prizes—One Farnam embroidered baseball
cap (approximate retail value $25)
*One Hundred (100) Fifth Prizes—One Endure® Roll-On for
Horses (approximate retail value $10)
Entry forms and complete details for the Fly Free with Farnam Wine
Country Vacation Sweepstakes are available at local retailers and
on www.farnamhorse.com.
No purchase is necessary to win. Online entries must be submitted
by August 29, 2008 midnight (MST); mailed-in entries must be postmarked
by August 29, 2008, received by Farnam by September 8, 2008. Winners
will be selected in a random drawing on September 15, 2008, and
notified by October 15, 2008.
For information about Farnam Horse Products,
in the U.S. call toll free at (800) 234-2269 or visit www.farnamhorse.com
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| Enter for a Chance
to Win a Game Ready
Game Ready™ Equine is called the “secret weapon”
of top barrel racers across the nation for preventing injuries in
their horses and speeding recovery from a multitude of ailments.
Until July 21st, you’ve got a chance to win your very own
by telling www.BarrelRacingBuzz.com
why you are the most deserving winner. Entries will be read, and
a winner chosen, by Game Ready users Sherry Cervi and Team Steinhoff
as well as Jamie Miles, a Game Ready representative. Visit www.barrelracingbuzz.com
for details and to enter to win.
Game Ready Equine is an accelerated recovery system based on patented
dry cold and active compression therapy. The Game Ready System is
used for post-workout therapy, chronic lameness, acute lameness,
cellulitis, tendonitis, pre- and post-operative care, bowed tendons,
stocked-up legs, wind puffs, and more. Game Ready Equine utilizes
the same physical therapy and athletic training principles relied
on by human athletes, calling for the use of RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression,
Elevation).
To enter to win, visit www.barrelracingbuzz.com
and click on Win a Game Ready! Entries will be received through
the Barrelnanza race in Guthrie, Oklahoma on July 21st 2008. A winner
will be chosen on or before August 1st.
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| World Show results
deadline
Attention to all regional club officials: Regional
shows held after August 1 must have show results into the ApHC office
by September 10, 2008 for those results to apply towards World Show
qualifying points.
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| The Humane Society
of the United States announces creation of major new horse sanctuary
in Oregon
The Humane Society of the United States announced that it’ll
open a new 1,120-acre horse sanctuary and rescue facility in Douglas
County, Oregon, the organization’s fourth major animal care
facility. The Duchess Sanctuary, the facility’s new name,
is made possible thanks to a $3.5 million donation from the Roberts
Foundation, the Ark Watch Foundation and its founder Celine Myers.
Named in honor of the first horse owned by Celine Myers’ family
and after Black Beauty’s mother in Anna Sewell’s famous
story, The Duchess Sanctuary will be a sister facility to the Cleveland
Amory Black Beauty Ranch located in Murchison, Texas, a 1,300-acre
ranch operated by The HSUS and The Fund for Animals.
“The Humane Society of the United States is thrilled to add
an extraordinary property to its network of animal-care operations,”
said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. “Abused,
abandoned and homeless horses will have a safe place at The Duchess
Sanctuary and we could not be more grateful to the Roberts Foundation
and the Ark Watch Foundation for supporting this tremendously important
and much-needed home for horses.”
The Duchess Sanctuary, located south of Eugene, consists of diverse
terrain of forest and pasture, and will be managed for horses and
for the native wildlife that live on the property.
The first equine residents of the sanctuary will come from The
Ark Watch Foundation. Saved from the PMU (pregnant mares’
urine) industry, many of the older mares spent 6 months of the year
for 20 years attached to urine collection devices in stalls where
they could not even turn around. These mares were kept pregnant
so their urine could be used to produce Premarin®, commonly
prescribed for estrogen replacement therapy to relieve hormonal
deficiency symptoms associated with menopause or hysterectomy.
At the Duchess Sanctuary and the Black Beauty
Ranch, The HSUS will care for hundreds of horses, burros and other
equines rescued from abuse, homelessness, or other dire circumstances.
The group also operates two wildlife centers in Cape Cod, Mass.,
and San Diego, Calif., where injured and orphaned wildlife receive
round-the-clock medical care. Collectively, these facilities make
The HSUS and its family of organizations one of the largest provider
of animal care in the nation.
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| The American Shetland
Pony Club Salutes Hong Kong In
a gesture of goodwill, the American Shetland Pony Club is sending
a gift of two American Shetland Ponies to the Hong Kong Equestrian
Federation to salute their efforts in hosting the 2008 Equestrian
Olympics. The two Shetland riding ponies are currently in quarantine
in Lexington, Kentucky awaiting their flight to Hong Kong scheduled
for June 6th. The two show ponies will fly from Chicago to Hong
Kong. The Hong Kong Equestrian Federation (HKEF) will host a special
presentation ceremony on July 10th in Hong Kong to receive the ponies.
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AAEP joins Equestrian
Land Conservation Resource Partners’ Program
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce
that American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is supporting
our mission of saving land for horses by becoming an equestrian
partner, joining an exclusive list of national organizations that
have become members. AAEP is he 97th partner as ELCR approaches
its 100th member milestone.
The AAEP, based in Lexington, Kentucky, strives
to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional
development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership
for the benefit of the equine industry. Executive Director David
Foley said, “As an organization with members in all facets
of the equine industry, the AAEP is pleased to be a supporter of
the work being accomplished by the ELCR. Proper stewardship of our
land is critical for growth in the recreational horse industry.”
Each of ELCR’s Equestrian Partners has made
a spiritual and financial commitment to assist with educating and
supporting horsemen on issues of land protection for horses. Our
Equestrian Partners recognize that, regardless of breed, discipline
or product specialty, the U.S. land development rate of 250 acres
per hour jeopardizes the future of equestrian recreation, sport
and lifestyle. If your organization would like to join our national
efforts to save land for horses, visit www.elcr.org,
or feel free to call us at 859-455-8383 for more information.
About Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR):
ELCR, the only national not-for-profit organization
assisting in the conservation of land for horses and horse-related
activity, serves as a clearinghouse and educational resource for
land and horse owners on issues related to good land stewardship,
conserving land, and preserving horse access on public and private
lands.
For more information, visit http://www.elcr.org
About American Association of Equine Practitioners
(AAEP):
AAEP represents an educated group of men and women
who cover a broad range of equine disciplines, breeds and associations.
As of 2008, over 8,000 veterinarians and veterinary students in
57 countries are members of the AAEP.
Visit http://www.aaep.org
to learn more about the organization.
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| Raise Money for
NARHA without Spending a Dime: use GoodSearch
Like most nonprofit organizations, NARHA depends upon donations
to ensure high standards for safe and enabling equine assisted activities
and therapies for people with disabilities.
Now horse lovers everywhere can help raise money painlessly by
using GoodSearch to search the Internet and GoodShop to make online
purchases! NARHA is registered charity for GoodSearch and GoodShop
as seen in Oprah Magazine, ABC News, and The New York Times. Just
link to www.goodsearch.com
and be sure to select NARHA as the charity to support. Spread the
word!
GoodSearch.com
is the search engine with a unique social mission. It’s powered
by Yahoo!, so you get the same great search results, but each time
you do a search, GoodSearch makes a donation to your cause! GoodSearch
donates 50 percent of advertising revenue to the nonprofits such
as NARHA selected by users.
GoodShop.com
is the new online marketplace that donates up to 37 percent of your
online purchase to the charities such as NARHA. GoodShoppers can
choose from hundreds of popular online merchants including Amazon,
Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble which
have teamed up with GoodShop. Every time you place an order, you
can be supporting NARHA!
What if NARHA earned a penny every time
you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every
purchase you made online went to support the cause? Well, now it
can!
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| Centered Riding
Pioneer wins award
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented
Sally Swift with the seventh annual Equine Industry Vision Award
at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP Break From the Gate
in 2008 seminar in Saratoga Springs, New York. Established in 2002,
the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase
innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire
equine market.
At 95, Swift earned this honor for having a revolutionary impact
on horseback riding worldwide in the twentieth century. Best known
as the founder of the Centered Riding method used by riders across
all disciplines, Swift is a true visionary whose legendary work
will continue to impact the equine world long beyond her years.
Swift’s groundbreaking book Centered
Riding was released in 1985. Since then, the book has been translated
into fourteen different languages. In addition, two Centered Riding
videos were released in 1986 and are still in the top five of Trafalgar
Square Books’ best selling program. A second book Centered
Riding 2: Further Exploration was published in 2002 and has been
published in nine foreign countries. The two books have sold over
three-quarters of a million copies.
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Racing Reminders
For those looking to be eligible for year-end awards, be sure to
send in your annual starters fee. The $10 fee is to be paid before
a horse’s official race start. This fee must be paid for a
horse to eligible for any Appaloosa Horse club racing awards.
For more details, see Rule 408(A) in the **2008 Official Handbook.**
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Racing on the web
Appaloosa racing fans can keep up with the fastest colored horses
on the tracks with just a few clicks at the official Appaloosa web
site. Visit www.appaloosa.com
and click Race for the most up-to-date race results and news that’s
hot off the tracks! Information changes weekly, so visit often for
all Appaloosa racing highlights. For more information about Appaloosa
racing, contact the racing coordinator at racing@appaloosa.com
or ext. 244.
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Racing spotlight
and calendars
Appaloosas that shine on the racetrack deserve recognition. Visit
Hot off the Tracks in the Race section at www.appaloosa.com
and see who’s making headlines. Be sure to check the race calendar
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ApHC Trail Rides
Application and full payment must be received
by the application deadline to avoid the late fee.
The Sheltowee ride takes place in Kentucky September 28 through
October 4, 2008. The application is due by Friday, August 29,
2008.
*You must be a current ApHC member to attend the event (riders
and non-riders alike).
*Horses must be at least 4 years old to participate.
*All breeds are welcome on the Sheltowee Trail Ride
*Balance of fees due by application deadline.
Applications are available online at www.appaloosa.com.
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Ride
report reminder
The time period for submitting your 10-day ride report forms for
endurance and competitive trail rides is flexible. However, all
reports of mileage must be submitted no later than December 15,
2008.
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Take
an endurance challenge
This year’s National Championship Endurance Ride will take
place at Lake Oologah near Foyil, Oklahoma, on October 4, 2008.
The 50-mile long ride runs through beautiful scenery.
To qualify, both horse and rider must complete 100 lifetime distance
miles prior to October 3, 2008. Mileage doesn’t have to
be earned by the same horse/rider team. The 100 distance miles
may be accumulated from endurance and/or competitive trail rides
of 25 miles or longer. However, 50 of those miles must have been
earned on a completed 50-mile endurance ride.
*The horse must be at least 5 years old by the
ride date (according to foal date).
*The horse must be enrolled in the ApHC Distance Program prior
to the ride (one-time $25 fee).
*The horse must be registered with the ApHC as Regular(#) CPO
(CN prefix) or have been issued a performance permit.
*The rider must be an ApHC member in good standing.
*Riders 16 and under aren’t required to qualify, but must
ride with an adult sponsor.
*Participants must register with both the ApHC and the Indian
Territory ride organizers.
*ApHC ride fee: $35 if application and fee are received before
September 12, 2008; $75 if received between September 13 and October
3, 2008.
*The Indian Territory Elevator Ride fee for current American Endurance
Ride Conference members is $75 and $90 for non-AERC members.
For more information, entry forms and fee payment,
contact ride manager Susan young at 2311 Dayton Street, Muskogee,
OK 74403; (918) 683-0539; or glenn218@yahoo.com
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