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Miscellaneous Items

This is a list of miscellaneous items that has come to me through email.

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-----Original Message-----
From: linda.furness1 [mailto:linda.furness1@btinternet.com]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 9:19 AM
To: Linda DOT
Subject: [Bulk] DYING HORSES.

'Walking death': Harrowing video recorded in undercover probe shows horses starved and dying at U.S. auction house
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Despite pleas for the horses to be euthanised, a state inspector who was at the sale in New Mexico seemed reluctant to end their suffering.
Full Story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2122672/Harrowing-video-undercover-probe-shows-horses-starved-dying-US-auction-house.html

30 March 2012
www.dailymail.co.uk

A federal judge ordered the FDA to commence proceedings to remove ap

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Sun Apr 1, 2012 5:53 am (PDT)
A federal judge ordered the FDA to commence proceedings to remove approval for the use of antibiotics in animal feed unless they can prove the use is safe.
The FDA has been sitting on this issue since 1977!
http://newsandinsight.thomsonreuters.com/Legal/News/2012/03_-_March/FDA_must_act_to_remove_antibiotics_from_animal_feed__judge/
FDA must act to remove antibiotics from animal feed: judge
newsandinsight.thomsonreuters.com
The judge cited concerns that overuse of antibiotics is endangering human health by creating antibiotic-resistant "superbugs."
Marge
"Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success"

Four British horse breeds critically endangered

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:06 am (PDT)
Four British horse breeds critically endangered
By Horsetalk.co.nz on Mar 27, 2012 in News4
An Eriskay Pony.
Four British horse breeds are listed as critical in the latest update from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
The British trust considers a breed to be critical when the number of registered adult breeding female numbers fall below 300.
In the latest list, released last month, it listed the Cleveland Bay Horse, Eriskay Pony, Hackney Horse and Pony, and the Suffolk Horse in the critical category.
It formally listed the Dales Pony and Exmoor Pony as endangered – breeds with 300 to 500 registered adult breeding females.
Breeds listed as vulnerable, with 500 to 900 females, were the Clydesdale, Dartmoor Pony, and the Welsh Mountain Pony (Section A) Semi Feral.
Listed as at-risk, with 900 to 1500 breeding females, were the Fell Pony, Highland Pony and Shire Horse.
Marge
"Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success"

Fw: [New post] Horse Graveyard Discovered In Desert East Of El Paso

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:59 pm (PDT)

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Horse Graveyard Discovered In Desert East Of El Paso
by canadianhorsedefencecoalition
By ABC-7's Matt Dougherty
POSTED: 3:57 pm MDT March 16, 2012
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EL PASO, Texas -- On a secluded stretch of Red Sands west of Hueco Tanks, lies a swath of desert so remote and quiet, the buzzing of the flies is magnified to the audio level of fighter jets.
There are a lot of flies. More and more these days they are finding refuge amongst the remains of the many horse carcasses strewn about the desert sands. Horses that have been shot and dumped. The bullet holes are clear in the bleached skulls that have been there a while, more hidden in the fresher carcasses that were recently put to rest.
The full story can be read here:
http://www.kvia.com/news/30697287/detail.html#.T2TLsg0pLIk.facebook
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Fw: [New post] NY Governor Andrew Cuomo makes inquiry into racehorse

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:46 am (PDT)

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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo makes inquiry into racehorse deaths at Aqueduct
by Vivian Grant
In a letter to the New York Racing Association, New York governor Andrew Cuomo calls for the organization to hire an independent investigator to look into the deaths of 16 horses since racing began on the inner-dirt track November 30th of last year. The number includes a horse who was euthanized Wednesday after injuring her [...]
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Vivian Grant | Mar 14, 2012 at 9:28 pm | Tags: andrew cuomo, aqueduct fatalities, charles hayward, hillsboro bay, new york racing authority, nyra, thoroughbred deaths, thoroughbred injuries | Categories: Horse Racing | URL: http://wp.me/p6VVi-52q
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Girl loves horse, loses horse, years later fins horse & reunited!

Posted by: "Badgirl_Cowgirl_1" badgirl_cowgirl_1@yahoo.com badgirl_cowgirl_1

Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:52 pm (PDT)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46523793
Miracles do happen, but what this poor horse endured.....the testing is another horror that is beyond imagination.

[New post] Kentucky Reports Many Horses Killed by March 2 Tornadoes

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Mon Mar 5, 2012 4:42 am (PST)

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Anyone missing horses from the Southern Indiana area hit by tornadoes can contact Kelly Carr of Saddle Up Arena at:
502-645-2304. Saddle Up Arena is located at 178 North Badger Road, Madison, IN.
New post on Straight from the Horse's Heart
Kentucky Reports Many Horses Killed by March 2 Tornadoes
by R.T. Fitch
More and more the sad news is coming in of horse owners who have lost all or almost all of their horses in the March 2, 2012 tornadoes, often along with their homes and barns. Many horses who were not already dead had to be euthanized due to severe injuries they had suffered. Injured horses, other pets, and livestock have been keeping veterinarians in the area very busy.
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R.T. Fitch | March 5, 2012 at 3:01 AM | Tags: Horse, Indiana, Kentucky, Tornado | Categories: Horse News | URL: http://wp.me/pyapj-3II
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Tennessee Walking Horses - Shocking New HSUS Investigation Leads to

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Thu Mar 1, 2012 2:25 pm (PST)

Wayne Pacelle: A Humane Nation
So sad to see the wonderful breed so abused.....
Shocking New HSUS Investigation Leads to Arrests, Horse Rescue
Posted: 01 Mar 2012 02:04 PM PST
A new HSUS undercover investigation released today shines a light on the dark side of the Tennessee walking horse industry and has led to the rescue of horses from one of the industry’s most notorious and abusive trainers.
A federal grand jury has handed down rare felony criminal indictments charging Jackie McConnell, a well-known Tennessee walking horse trainer, for multiple violations of the federal Horse Protection Act. Horse soring is the abusive practice of applying highly painful chemicals (such as mustard oil or kerosene) and heavy metal chains on horses’ lower front legs, forcing them to lift their feet in an exaggerated way in an effort to seek relief from the pain.
Read more about the investigation.
The goal of this cruelty? To produce the artificially high-stepping show-ring gait that wins fancy ribbons and prizes at Tennessee walking horse show competitions. McConnell and several of his associates have been indicted on 52 counts of violating the federal Horse Protection Act (including 18 felony counts), and also charged with numerous violations of the Tennessee Cruelty to Animals Statute.
In a related joint operation led by The HSUS, the U.S. Attorney for Eastern Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Inspector General, and the 25th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, horses were rescued this morning from Jackie McConnell’s training operation and are now in the care of the HSUS Animal Rescue Team. For these lucky few, the nightmare of abuse is finally over.
The disturbing abuse uncovered by our investigator is sickening to watch. In addition to soring, our footage shows horses being brutally whipped, kicked, shocked in the face, and violently cracked across the skulls and legs with heavy wooden sticks. In some cases, their tails were mutilated with scissors and blades to make them appear flashier in the show ring―leaving behind untreated, bleeding wounds.
The HSUS has been pulling back the curtain on horse soring for decades, but this is the first successful undercover investigation of horse soring abuses by an animal protection group that has produced arrests and this kind of impact on the industry. We are grateful to the U.S. Attorney William C. Killian of the Eastern District of Tennessee, Assistant U.S. Attorneys Steven Neff and Kent Anderson, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, USDA’s Office of the Inspector General, and District Attorney General D. Michael Dunavant and Assistant District Attorney General Mark E. Davidson for the Tennessee 25th Judicial District for taking decisive action in this case.
Although this is the second major federal prosecution of horse soring in the last year, many trainers in the walking horse industry have repeatedly been found in violation of the Horse Protection Act, yet continue to train and sore horses for customers while on suspension from showing. Jackie McConnell was on a five-year federal disqualification from showing at the time of this investigation, yet continued to abuse horses and get them into the show ring. The HSUS is calling on Congress to increase funding for USDA’s enforcement of the Horse Protection Act, to crack down on this rampant abuse in the industry.

Fw: [New post] USDA announces equine operations now eligible for eme

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Thu Mar 1, 2012 2:35 pm (PST)

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USDA announces equine operations now eligible for emergency loans
by Vivian Grant
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that equine operations that breed, raise and sell certain types of horses are now eligible for loan assistance under FSA’s emergency loan program. “To help keep American agriculture profitable, USDA immediately responds to disasters across the [...]
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Vivian Grant | Mar 1, 2012 at 2:43 pm | Tags: disaster relief, emergency government loans, equine operations, Horse Rescue, horse retirement facilities, horse sanctuaries, usda | Categories: Horse Rescue | URL: http://wp.me/p6VVi-4WV
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(Note from Brandi: This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

This is so sad:

http://www.wric.com/story/17024982/report-peta-killed-96-of-its-animals-in-2011

NORFOLK - In 2011, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals killed 96 percent of the animals in its care, according to documents from the Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Of the 2,050 animals PETA took in last year, 1,965 were euthanized, according to the records, which were obtained and published online by the non-profit Center for Consumer Freedom. Only 28 pets were adopted out, and 34 were transferred to other animal groups, the documents revealed.
Since 1998, PETA put down more than 27,000 animals at its Norfolk headquarters, the records showed. The majority of the pets euthanized over the years were cats and dogs surrendered by their owners.
A PETA spokesperson said the organization would rather give animals "a painless death" than risk putting them in a situation where they would be abused, neglected, or sold for research, in an interview last year with Newsweek.
Another representative said most animals taken in by PETA are "somehow unadoptable," according to a report by The Daily Caller.
The Center for Consumer Freedom posted the documents from the Department of Agriculture on its website, PETAKillsAnimals.com.

Copyright 2012 by Young Broadcasting of Richmond

USDA official slams horse groups hard

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:35 pm (PST)
USDA official slams horse groups hard
Thursday, February 16, 2012
T-G STAFF REPORT
A Department of Agriculture representative who enforces the Horse Protection Act had critical comments for the local equine industry this past weekend.
Dr. Chester Gipson, Deputy Administrator for Animal Care with USDA-APHIS, met Saturday with members of the Walking Horse Owners' Association (WHOA) in Murfreesboro, telling members enforcement of the Act would be no different during the 2012 show season than it was last year.
But Gibson also told WHOA members that the Walking Horse industry had "no credible voice," warning that they are dividing themselves, and urging unity.
The rest of the story.... http://www.t-g.com/story/1816332.html
Marge
You can't be liberated in your thinking if you're conservative in your approach.

Horses Save Woman from Attacker

Posted by: "SUE SEFSCIK" ssefscik@dishmail.net

Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:47 am (PST)

http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/domino-effect-saves-woman-from-violent-attacker-1.1237278

Fw: 30-40 Dead Horses Dumped In A Field Kern County CA

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Sat Jan 28, 2012 2:57 pm (PST)

WARNING VERY GRAPHIC VIDEO Witnesses observed one horse was still alive when it was dumped, this is so totally SICK! Read what the AC guy had to say...idiot! http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Dozens-of-horse-carcasses-found-in-field-near/cz5Bw7Vw5Uabs09Y45kDeg.cspx

Fw: [New post] Pfizer set to seek Aprela nod

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:42 am (PST)

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Pfizer just does not quit!
New post on Tuesday's Horse
Pfizer set to seek Aprela nod
by Vivian Grant
Aprela is yet another hormone replacement therapy drug made from conjugated equine estrogen, taken from pregnant mare's urine. This article leaves the word "equine" out, but does mention the mares, so we congratulate the writer on presenting that item of note. We excerpt the article below, but we highly recommend you read it in its [...]
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Vivian Grant | Jan 31, 2012 at 12:22 pm | Tags: aprela, conjugated quine estrogen, equine exploitation, horse cruelty, hrt drugs, pfizer, pmu horses, pregnant mare' s urine, premarin, women's health, wyeth | Categories: premarin horses | URL: http://wp.me/p6VVi-4Mg
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Fw: [New post] Oregon teen author raises $20,000 for rescued PMU hor

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:16 am (PST)

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Oregon teen author raises $20,000 for rescued PMU horses
by Vivian Grant
-- "I decided to speak out because I believe most women do not realize the hormone replacement therapy drug Premarin® actually stands for PREgnant MARe urINe, and that it is a billion dollar industry built on horse abuse and slaughter." ~ Alexandra Gritta --Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Alexandra Gritta, sixteen-year-old author and [...]
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Vivian Grant | Jan 31, 2012 at 1:06 pm | Tags: alexandra gritta, aprela, duchess sanctuary, horse abuse, horse charity, horse rescue, horse sanctuary, horse slaugther, pfizer, pmu horses, premarin, wyeth | Categories: premarin horses | URL: http://wp.me/p6VVi-4Mq
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Fw: [New post] Dental product uses horse bones

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:02 pm (PST)

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New post on Canadian Horse Defence Coalition's Blog
Dental product uses horse bones
by canadianhorsedefencecoalition
A supporter posted the following on Facebook:
I work for an oral surgeon and yesterday a rep came in hawking their latest bone grafting particulate material.
They (Osteohealth) are no longer selling bone grafting particulate from bovines instead their new material is, well they call it Equimatrix!!!! (http://www.osteohealth.com/Equimatrix.aspx )
Yep you guessed it--horse!!!! And the company had the audacity to tell their sweet and very young rep that it was only produced from horses that were raised for medical experimentation!!!
I told her how horses were repeatedly stunned and could very well be alive when dismembered and that the horses went to Mexico and Canadain lots and that NO they are not separated and that her company was playing her for a fool.
Thankfully my boss stated that we would not be ordering any of that material. Good thing cuz after being here 31 years I'd hate to have to quit. Also heads up, if any of you get a dental implant with bone grafting make certain they are not using HORSE! Another front to fight horse slaughter on!
Another advocate pulled up this info and it was pointed out that if you look at their package insert in the lower right corner it states the bone comes fromSouth Korea. The normal dental bone grafting materials have always been either bovine or human cadaver or your own body such as your hip.
Equimatrix insert
If you are considering an implant at the time of a tooth extraction they will offer a bone graft to sustain the ridge. Not all implant services require bone grafts so ask to make certain that it truly is necessary and that they are not just padding your bill.
I have heard of some dentists that are now bone grafting wisdom teeth sockets on healthy young people. This can add $1600+ to your bill that is outside of your insurance coverage. I would refuse it and find myself another office.
Our office does not do that and quite frankly the bone heals in on its own in 6-8 weeks. You would never place an implant in the wisdom teeth area as most people have these removed as they are malposed and not useable anyway.
Bone grafting has valid uses in implant dentistry, just ask the questions to save your wallet from over zealous sales-dentists. And make certain to ask where that bone comes from to make certain that it fits in with your beliefs.
My final piece of advice is to be careful with these new mega-dental centers offering one day implants and all aspects of dentistry. They are "profit" driven, not "patient" driven. There are many situations where one day implants will not work and many disadvantages to this process. Make certain to ask how long it will be before you can "load" i.e. "eat" with these new implant based restorations. And that is my dental lesson for today folks.
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From: Shannon Lack <shannon.lack@captiveaire.com>

Date: January 2, 2012 3:43:10 PM CST

Subject: ALERT DNA ************FW: FL,GA,SC,NC,TN : NAME IS NEEDFUL SOULS OUT OF CT. ************Selling dogs to Labs - DNA SHARE!!!!! PHOTO OF MAN

SHARE WITH ANY SHELTERS YOU KNOW. IN THE STATES ABOVE! SHARE OUT PLEASE!

From: michelle neufeld <neufeld.michelle@gmail.com>

Date: January 1, 2012 10:34:32 PM EST

Subject: Fwd: fyi Fwd: DNA SHARE!!!!! PHOTO OF MAN

These are the names affiliated: Brett Cochran, Art Cochran, Robin Cochran.

From: s p <slotsred7@msn.com>

Date: Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Subject: DNA SHARE!!!!! PHOTO OF MAN

CONNECTICUT - This guy from 'NEEDFUL SOULS" is SELLING DOGS TO LABS URGENT PLEASE SHARE! **Read Immediately!! Do NOT allow to pull ANY dogs!!!****

"*Just to stress this... he WILL pull ANY breed, not just Pit Bulls (although, he does often seek Pits). He is essentially a "broker" and will sell to anyone or any testing facility willing to pay. His criminal/public record shows that his reasons for arrest have been theft and fraud. I have contacted some officials in Florida to see what can be done to stop this guy for good.

This is the perfect example of WHY every animal shelter and rescue group should ALWAYS check ref.'s before releasing animals to anyone! I cannot stress how important this is for the welfare of these animals. Had the female animal control officer from this Florida shelter not research them before releasing several dogs that he stated he wants to pull.... they would have been in HIS hands. If you see any red flags pop up... keep checking, your gut instinct can really tell you a lot.

Right now, I am honestly sick to my stomach and cannot believe they are at this again. "Absolutely DO NOT allow any animals to be pulled by Needful Souls" (who are now located in Florida). They were in Georgia for a short while and unfortunately were able to pull some dogs (mostly Pit Bulls) out of a rural shelter, before trying to pull from me. He has been in and out of jail for fraud and is bad news! He prays wherever there is weakness and also has shown an extreme temper. These are the names affiliated: Brett Cochran, Art Cochran, Robin Cochran. Florida does not require Dept. of Ag. Licenses for rescue groups. Please get this out to everyone you know, involved with Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee shelters. He moves around within these areas.

I will get with all of my contacts and research this further. We had to place a restraining order on this man and he was arrested in Bartow County, right before he picked up and moved out of Georgia.

--

Jessica Cogan

Big Fluffy Dog Rescue

516-840-3559

(Note from Brandi: This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

Please forward and post on Facebook. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 5:05 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Rescue Bank National Pet Food Distribution Program - THIS IS A FOOD PET BANK FOR 501C3s - PLEASE CHECK IT OUT IF INTERESTED
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Cat Parents...
"Beat the Heat" this February with $20 Spays at the SPCA!
Now is the time to “beat the heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters before “kitten season” arrives this spring, a time when shelters see large numbers of unwanted litters being born.
To help reduce the number of homeless cats, the SPCA of North Brevard is offering a “Beat the Heat” promotion sponsored by PetSmart Charities®. For two Wednesdays, February 8 & 15, 2012, the SPCA of North Brevard’s clinic will spay female cats for a special rate of $20.
Please see the attached file for further information.
Sarah Hanson
Volunteer Coordinator
SPCA of North Brevard, Inc.
(321) 412-1151
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Dog Flu Alert: http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Dog_Flu_Making_A_Comeback_In_Colorado_135969788.html

Re: New National Organization to Reward Open Show Competitors with Y

Posted by: "firststringfarms" debbie@firststringfarms.com skipsmagiclea

Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:09 pm (PST)

**Special Membership Discount for the month of December! Get $10 off the regular membership cost!** Visit http://www.showohsa.com to join.
Join on-line or mail in your membership fee and get $10 off either a regular adult membership or a youth membership! That makes a regular adult membership just $15 for a year! And youth are only $10! Join OHSA today to take advantage of this fantastic deal.
OHSA provides national awards and recognition to open show competitors. Members can go to ANY open, schooling, or 4-H show - YES, ANY - and earn points toward OHSA. No need for the show to register with OHSA. No additional fees per show. Just show at your local open show, complete the Competition Form, have the show manager verify the information, and send it on to OHSA. EASY!
Disciplines for everyone - in hand; western; hunt seat; saddle seat; speed events; and gaited.
Overall high point will receive a custom trophy saddle. Other awards include custom belt buckles; unique glass block trophies, and so much more!
We are excited to announce our latest sponsors, Just the Thank Leather Goods, Champion's Choice Buckles, Anders Gear, Blissful Blocks and Pink Ribbon Performance Products, which will be providing several of our awards. These companies offer unique products that we believe our members will not only appreciate but be proud to win.
Debbie Hall
http://www.showohsa.com
show locally . . . achieve nationally

December 13 is National Day of the Horse

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Thu Dec 8, 2011 6:27 am (PST)

We need to spread this far and wide!!
In 2004, the United States Congress recognized the first official National Day of the Horse.
(Text of the original resolution)
Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing the sense of Congress that a National Day of the Horse should be established.
Whereas the horse is a living link to the history of the United States;
Whereas, without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different;
Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards;
Whereas horses are a vital part of the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion;
Whereas, because of increasing pressure from modern society, wild and domestic horses rely on humans for adequate food, water, and shelter; and
Whereas the Congressional Horse Caucus estimates that the horse industry contributes well over $100,000,000,000 each year to the economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress--
(1) encourages all citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States;
(2) expresses its sense that a National Day of the Horse should be established in recognition of the importance of horses to the Nation's security, economy, recreation, and heritage; and
(3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe National Day of the Horse with appropriate programs and activities
Americans recognize the contribution of horses to American history and modern culture.
Without these noble creatures, America would not be what it is today.
Marge

Sport Horse Incentive Program for Thoroughbreds By Kentucky Equine Research Staff · November 21, 2011

The Jockey Club is ready to launch the Thoroughbred Incentive Program, or T.I.P., to recognize and reward the versatility of Thoroughbred horses. It is hoped that the program will encourage the adoption and retraining of retired racehorses for second careers in pleasure and competition fields.

Read more here: http://www.equinews.com/article/sport-horse-incentive-program-thoroughbreds

New National Organization to Reward Open Show Competitors with Year

Posted by: "firststringfarms" debbie@firststringfarms.com skipsmagiclea

Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:55 pm (PST)

Show locally . . . achieve nationally.
That's the motto of the newly formed Open Horse Show Association. OHSA's mission is to provide national recognition and quality awards to those that show at local open shows. Since OHSA is a national organization members showing in Florida will be competing with members from New York and Texas and California, and all over the US, yet they won't have to leave their local areas to do so.
This is OHSA's inaugural year. Our overall high point year end award winner will receive a custom trophy saddle with the reserve overall high point winner receiving a trophy buckle. Many other awards will also be given in various disciplines and classes. Our awards will be extensive, unique, and high quality.
All breeds and grade horses are eligible to compete for points with OHSA. There is a place for everyone, from western pleasure, to barrel racing, to hunters, to gaited performance. While there are several breed associations that offer an open show program, limited to that specific breed and the year end recognition doesn't always include an awards program. At OHSA we're very inclusive and welcome ponies, horses, drafts, mules, and donkeys.
Members can earn points at any open, schooling, or 4-H show. The only requirement is that the class(es) they show in aren't pointed with another national organization (like AQHA, NRHA, etc.)
Designed to be affordable for everyone, an annual membership is just $25 and only $20 for a youth membership. Each membership includes one horse participation registration. If members show more than one horse they can add additional horses for just $10 each. That's it. No additional fees when members submit their competition forms. No additional fees to show in multiple disciplines. No additional fees for the year at all.
Sponsors have been very generous to OHSA in our start up year. We are excited to announce our latest sponsors, Just the Thang Leather, Blissful Blocks and Pink Ribbon Performance Products, which will be providing several of our awards. These companies offer unique, quality products that we believe our members will not only appreciate but be proud to win.
One more aspect to OHSA is our carded judges program. Open show judge testing is done on a very limited basis in the US. There are some states that offer open show judges' cards but there isn't a national organization to provide this service. Judges will need to pass a written test based on the rules most open shows use: AQHA and USEF. The test will cover multiple disciplines such as western, hunters, saddle seat, and various gaited breeds. OHSA will maintain our carded judges list on our website.
To join please visit the OHSA website at http://www.showohsa.com or e-mail info@showohsa.com for more information.
Please like us on Facebook also!
And remember – show locally . . . achieve nationally!

Cal. low-cost gelding clinic program

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Mon Nov 21, 2011 11:18 am (PST)
FOR ALL OF YOU NORTHERN CALIFORNIA READERS:
National Equine Resources Network has a very successful low-cost gelding clinic program working year round throughout California.
NERN is looking for facilities in Northern California (Butte county as well as the Davis area – Galt, Salinas, Grass Valley, Sacramento, Elk Grove, etc) for their March 21-28 2011 clinics which are attended by Davis Equine teaching hospital vets, vet students and techs.
They need a minimum of 10 stalls and a covered arena. If you know of any facility that would donate their grounds.
THIS IS A GREAT PROGRAM....for further info or to donate, to volunteer, to have one in your area contact NERN: http://nationalequine.org/
Marge
"Regardless of which path one chooses to get to Heaven, the best way to arrive there is on a horse."

(Note from Brandi: This is from a forward, so I don’t know anything more than what you see here.)

Are you a Horse advocate with a great story to tell? Our radio show is now expanding to the efforts of Nationwide Horse Rescue. We are scheduling for the Fall Season now.
If you know a person that is an Equine Angel, let us know online.
www.blogtalkradio.com/bringthemhomenow

Project Safety Net In News

Tuesdays Horse/Int’l Fund for Horses

http://tuesdayshorse.wordpress.com/2011/10/27/owner-assistance-program-capable-of-rescuing-1000s-of-horses-this-winter/

On dish net here in PA its channel 404 HRTV, great shows about horses like Horse Patrol, (something like the rspca horse rescue only better), Americas Trail horse (u vote winner), Horse talk, for the love of horses, inside information, horsing around the world, and many many many more. Here is a link to the schedule.
http://www.horseandcountry.tv/tv/sched/2011-10-21

How to Support Your Local Equine Rescue

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Sat Oct 1, 2011 8:38 am (PDT)
How to Support Your Local Equine Rescue
Do you have extra barn supplies, tack, and other horse necessities? If you find yourself with an excess of blankets, bridles, dewormers, and halters, you could donate them to your local horse rescue. Like many shelters, most horse rescues are non-profit and rely on volunteers and donations. Since your horse appreciates your barn supplies, help another horse and donate to their brighter future.
Equine rescue centers do such a wonderful job all year-round. They take in horses in need and provide them with shelter, feed and medical care. But all animal rescue centers operate totally on donations of cash and needed items.
Winter time can be especially difficult. Hay and feed are often hard to come by, and more expensive just when the horses need them most.
So what can you do to help? Most equine rescue centers have “wishlists” posted on their Web sites, which outline their specific needs. However, below I have listed some general items that will be welcomed by any and all rescue centers.
All you have to do is contact your local rescue and ask them when they want it delivered!
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Medical Supplies
As you can imagine, rescue centers get through phenomenal amounts of medical supplies. Items that will be welcomed include:
a.. Dewormers.
b.. First aid supplies, such as disinfectant, wound powder, banadages etc.
c.. Fly repellent.

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Feed and Bedding
It’s wise to check first before pulling up with a truck full of feed or bedding. The rescue you plan to donate to may have a special need for Senior feed, or straw or peat moss, rather than regular shavings.
a.. Bags of sweet feed or pellets. (as mentioned above, check first to see which type would be most welcomed)
b.. Bales of hay. (check first, to make sure that there’s ample storage space, or your donation may get spoiled by standing out in the weather)
c.. Bags of shavings. (Or peat moss, or bales of straw, as appropriate)

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General Barn Care Items
As you can imagine, caring for large numbers of horses means you need extra supplies of all those things we all use around the barn on a daily basis. Items that will be welcomed include:
a.. Buckets and feeders.
b.. Wheelbarrows.
c.. Shovels, rakes, manure picks.
d.. Brooms.
Some larger facilities would also welcome equipment such as tractors, trailers, manure spreaders etc. If you’ve purchased a new tractor, consider donating your old one.

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Tack and Equipment
Even if a rescue center only takes in retired horses, they often need tack and equipment for everyday use. If the center works to rehabilitate horses and find them new homes as working animals, they’ll need tack in order to be able to train and bring the horses back to fitness. These items don’t need to be new, but they should be in good repair.
a.. Halters and lead ropes.
b.. Bits and bridles.
c.. Saddles and saddle pads.
d.. Blankets (old, infirm horses often need more help getting through winter than do younger horses.)
e.. Polo wraps, standing bandages.
f.. Grooming kit.
In addition to the items listed above, rescue centers often have need for specific items such as a computer for the office, general office supplies such as envelopes etc., lumber for building stables, field shelters and fencing, trucks and horse trailers. The list is almost endless.
By contacting your local rescue center, you can determine what their specific needs are and make an appropriate donation.
By Jayne D. Wilson

need help in Hilton Head SC with horses

Posted by: "Horseinc@aol.com" Horseinc@aol.com horseinc2000

Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:17 am (PDT)
lwood@saddleupnashville.org (lwood @ saddleupnashville.org)
Contact this email...not me Thanks
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We are a start up therapeutic center, Wish Upon A Horse, here at Lawton Stables. We are located on Hilton Head Island, SC. Due to a medical problem in the family, our instructor needs to leave as soon as possible. We have scheduled with our school system to offer lessons for their 30 Special Olympic kids and we have about ten students already in our program. We are looking for a full time staff member that would be PATH certified and may hold certification for coach of Special Olympic (this certification can be completed in one day). Until we find our full time person, we are willing to offer someone a position for about three to four weeks and provide housing and a salary. If anyone would be interested in the full time or temporary
position please email me at www.info@lawtonstableshhi.com or call my cell at 843-422-1011.
To take a look at us go to www.lawtonstableshhi.com or
www.wishuponahorsehhi.org
Thanks,
Brenda Simpson
We hope to see you soon at Lawton Stables !!
Please visit our website!
Lawton Stables
190 Greenwood Drive
Hilton Head, SC 29928
843.671.2586 tel
843.671.2582 fax

Alberta Horse Industry - Equine Industry Study

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Tue Sep 6, 2011 2:39 pm (PDT)
Equine Canada has just released its 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study — the State of the Industry.
http://www.albertahorseindustry.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=484:equine-industry-study&catid=107:august-2011&Itemid=312

Chincoteague Ponies safe

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/e8e791c0e5df4f1198ad8c47178e67eb/VA--Irene-Chincoteague-Ponies/

horses for sale - $1

Location: nene

http://omaha.craigslist.org/grd/2532337074.html

Beware of horses being sold posted in Wisner NE. The man selling the horses is a horse trader and will lie about the horses he is selling. The horse I bought from him was very calm and quite the night I looked at him, after taking him home I find out all kinds of bad things the horse cow kicks. and tries to pin you up against the fence or wall, he also wants to bite, one nasty little horse. Pilger NE is where this man lives and also advertises the horses as well broke do not trust him.

Attn Veterans-New Riding Specialty Facility (Northern, Vermont)

sale-e2tnt-2361187102@craigslist.org
What we provide:
Customized riding programs for adult persons with PTSD
($40 per rider-approx. 1 1/2 hours)
Paso Fino Horsemanship lessons ($40 per rider per 1 hour lesson)
Horse Boarding $250.00 per month rough board
Horse Boarding $300.00 per month with stall Owners supply all grain and supplements
Camping Facilities for rider and horse $20.00 per night
Horse breeding services-16hh Cremello Paso Fino. Stud fee $500.00 LFG Looks like an Andalusian!
We also offer Registered Miniature breeding and
"How to" handle horses of the small variety!
Misc. breeding rights on Endeavor Paso Fino Mares for their foals.
Stallion collection/fresh cooled $150.00 per collection
Discounts provided for Veterans/Disabled Veterans and In-Service personnel.
Management has a unique combination of business knowledge and experience in this market. 28+years
Endeavor Paso Fino Equestrian Adventures has combined its expertise to offer services for every type of customer in this sensitive industry. Use of the "Paso Fino" breed and Miniature horses allows disabled, fearful, elderly and inexperienced riders
learn to handle and ride comfortably and safely.
Customizing rides to each individual rider's needs.
Offering horsepersons a safe and comfortable place to "Camp" with their own horses.
Overnight stable for visiting show persons. Show grounds are 3 miles from facility.

Horses for Heroes - Therapeutic riding for veterans

Posted by: "starfishfarms" yahoolist@starfishfarms.com starfishfarms

Tue May 10, 2011 7:09 am (PDT)
A friend, a NAHRA-certified instructor - shared this wonderful link with me today:
http://www.narha.org/resources-education/resources/narha-horses-for-heroes
Laurie
www.StarfishFarms.com
Personalized Horse Products

Fw: [New post] ESPN to air horse slaughter segment week of Kentucky

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97
Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:42 am (PDT)
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ESPN will air a special segment of E:60, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7 pm, on the slaughter of racehorses taking place in the Miami area of Florida to supply the black market demand for horse meat for human consumption. "Inside the Horse Meat Black Market" airs the week of the Kentucky Derby to draw [...]
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Tennessee Horse Trainer Indicted for HPA Violations

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:52 pm (PDT)
Tennessee Horse Trainer Indicted for HPA Violations
by: Pat Raia
March 22 2011, Article # 17974
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A Federal Grand Jury has indicted three Tennessee residents for alleged violations of the Horse Protection Act (HPA).
The HPA prohibits "soring," the deliberate injury of a horse's feet and legs to achieve a high-stepping "big lick" gait. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service enforces the Act, certifies Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) that sponsor horse shows, and trains Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs). HIOs hire DQPs to inspect horses presented for exhibition at the horse shows they sponsor.
The indictment handed down earlier this month alleges that between 2002 and 2010, Spotted Saddle Horse trainer Barney Davis and two other individuals, Christen Altman and Jeffery Bradford, conspired to violate the HPA by soring horses and falsifying forms and other paperwork required to exhibit animals.
According to the indictment, Davis allegedly placed bolts in horses' feet, taped blocks to horses' feet, and applied other soring techniques to horses prior to competition. The indictment also alleges that Davis would remove external devices prior to pre-performance HPA compliance inspections and inject horses with pain reducing drugs to limit the level of the animals' reactions to inspection procedures.
The indictment further alleges that Davis and Altman used others as nominee trainers to obtain trainers' licenses and that the three falsified horse show entry forms and other documents claiming that Bradford and others were trainers of horses actually trained by Davis.
Davis is also accused of transporting a sored horse and entering a sored horse in competition.
Neither Davis, Altman, nor Bradford were available for comment.
Sharry Dedman-Beard, public information officer for the United States Attorney's Office, Eastern Tennessee District, said no court date has been set.

Comparing Bute and Firocoxib Safety (AAEP 2010)

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Wed Mar 16, 2011 3:42 pm (PDT)
Comparing Bute and Firocoxib Safety (AAEP 2010)
by: Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 10 2011, Article # 17907
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The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) firocoxib had fewer side effects than phenylbutazone in horses after 42 days of treatment, according to scientists from Merial Limited who presented comparative research results at the 2010 Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md.
Phenylbutazone, or "Bute" as it is commonly called, is useful for controlling pain and/or inflammation in many equine veterinary cases, but its use is not without risk. Side effects such as gastric ulcer formation and kidney damage can occur.
Like phenylbutazone, firocoxib is also a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is approved to control pain and inflammation associated with equine osteoarthritis at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg once daily for up to 14 days.
Bute, considered a "pioneer" NSAID, inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory molecules (called prostaglandins, produced from fatty acids) by blocking the action of an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (COX, which makes the prostaglandins from the fatty acids). Unfortunately, Bute blocks some "good" prostaglandins, such as those that protect the lining of the stomach. Newer NSAIDs such as firocoxib are more selective and mostly block the production of "bad" prostaglandins; therefore, these are thought to have fewer untoward side effects.
The research team treated 42 horses with various dose levels of firocoxib and phenylbutazone once daily by mouth (orally) for 42 days. They found:
There was an 88% increase in gastric ulceration in the horses treated with therapeutic levels of phenylbutazone (4.4 mg/kg), compared to only an 11% increase in horses in the control group and those treated with elevated levels of firocoxib (0.5 mg/kg);
Microscopic damage to the gastrointestinal tract occurred following phenylbutazone, but investigators did not note any damage even after administering five times the therapeutic level of firocoxib; and
The researchers noted microscopic damage to the kidneys following administration of therapeutic doses of phenylbutazone, but they noted similar damage only in the higher-dose firocoxib-treated horses.
The research team concluded that after 42 days of treatment at therapeutic levels, firocoxib was well-tolerated, whereas phenylbutazone was associated with gastrointestinal ulceration and tubulointerstitial nephropathy (a type of kidney damage that can lead to kidney failure).
Prostaglandins and COX
COX is the abbreviation for cyclooxygenase--a key enzyme in the production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes from a particular fatty acid called arachadonic acid. Some prostaglandins (such as prostaglandin E) are "bad" prostaglandins because they are potent pro-inflammatory molecules; however, many "good" prostaglandins are also produced. These good prostaglandins play important roles in regular, healthy metabolic pathways such as:
a.. Blood clotting;
b.. Kidney function;
c.. Gastrointestinal health;
d.. Wound healing;
e.. Bone metabolism;
f.. Growth of nerves; and
g.. Immune function, among others.
Classic NSAIDs, like phenylbutazone, inhibit the production of both the "good" and the "bad" prostaglandins (and related compounds), whereas newer NSAIDs primarily inhibit only the "bad" prostaglandins. This is because there is more than one type of COX. The two main forms of the enzyme existed are COX-1 and COX-2. COX-1 produces many of the "good" prostaglandins whereas COX-2 is primarily responsible for the production of the pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. COX-2 does contribute to some beneficial activities such as wound healing and maintaining blood flow to the kidney. As a result, traditional NSAIDs that block both COX-1 and COX-2 have slowly been replaced with NSAIDs that preferentially block COX-2, thus preserving the function of COX-1. These newer-generation COX-2 NSAIDs selectively block COX-2 rather than COX-1, resulting in potent anti-inflammatory properties with fewer side effects.

Online courses

Posted by: "drkellon" drkellon@gmail.com drkellon

Mon Mar 14, 2011 12:40 pm (PDT)
Hi All,
I would like to let you know of a variety of affordable online courses on equine nutrition and health issues. These courses are very flexible, operating from private Yahoo groups where course materials are posted to the files once a week and you may read at your convenience, ask questions at any time.
For full descriptions/course outlines and other details, please visit:
www.drkellon.com
Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD

UC Davis Survey-Unwanted Horses

Posted by: "Mike Dodge" rescue@rochester.rr.com horserescue1

Tue Mar 8, 2011 11:26 am (PST)

The survey that we participated in last year has been completed. If you would like to view the results of this nationwide survey on rescue organizations and unwanted horses you can click on the following link: http://jas.fass.org/cgi/content/full/88/12/4142
It makes for very interesting reading.
Mike Dodge
President and Co-Founder
H.O.R.S.E. Rescue & Sanctuary
http://www.hrsny.org

Oklahoma panel approves program to assist retired and unwanted racehorses | NewsOK.com

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A state panel approved a rule Thursday that would help racehorses after their days on the track have come to an end. The rule calls for some money from the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account to be used to help pay for the retraining and care of Oklahoma-bred thoroughbred racehorses.

Read more here: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-panel-approves-program-to-assist-retired-and-unwanted-racehorses/article/3541765

(Note from Brandi: this is an awesome story! An amazing woman and her amazing horse.)

http://horseandman.com/people-and-places/the-determined-bettina-eistel-and-her-very-special-horse-fabuleax-5/

As the result of a generous gift from a donor, Rainbow Meadows is please to announce that effective August 20, 2010, we will become a distributor of Thrive Feed. 40,000 pounds (1000 bags) will be delivered to the rescue this week.
Thrive is a superior nutritional product which is appropriate for all types of horses, from foals to the elderly. It has been particularly beneficial in the refeeding of malnourished and emaciated horses here at the rescue with amazing results. It has also been used for the maintenance of previously compromised horses with no negative consequences.
If you have any interest in purchasing the product, it will be available at the suggested retail price of $18.95 (plus tax) per 40 pound bag. We hope to be able to support interested rescues in this region which are faced with malnutrition issues on a regular basis. In addition, we want to supply all other customers who want a healthier horse in their personal pasture.
Please feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested.
You can read more about Thrive at
www.thrivefeed.com
Contact me for orders or pick up information.
Karen Everhart
316-648-5082
rainbowmeadowsranch@gmail.com (rainbowmeadowsranch @ gmail.com)

I wanted to make all the rescue groups and also private rescuers aware of a new program the International Performance Horse Development Assoc(IPHDA) has developed..specificaly for "unwanted", or abused horses rescued.

http://www.iphda.com/

the website for IPHDA, so you understand the program

http://www.iphda.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=386848&module_id=81502

the details on this program.

Sarah

Reporting Adverse Effects to Vaccines, Medicines

by: Roberta Dwyer, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM
July 08 2010, Article # 16631

An adverse event can be broadly defined as an undesirable occurrence after the use of a vaccine, drug, animal device, insecticide, medicated feed, etc. Multiple federal agencies are involved in taking reports of adverse events in animals, which can make it difficult for owners and veterinarians to easily notify the appropriate agencies.

Adverse reactions can range from a minor swelling at an injection site to salivation and diarrhea following an insecticide administration to acute collapse and death. The treatment of the animal should always come first. However, reporting adverse events for products used on horses is an important follow-up to the incident.

Read More here: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=16631

From: Cyndi Greathouse
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:28 AM
To: rescue@rochester.rr.com
Subject: Horse Aid Live
I would like to introduce Horse Aid Live! We are a non-profit charitable fundraising organization which provides horse enthusiasts, horse industries, and supporters of equines of ALL BREEDS a way to give to one entity which then distributes annual grants to non-profit organizations that support and provide humane treatment, shelter, and care to equines of any and all breeds – the United Way for horses. While working toward our own IRS 501 c(3) designation, the Horse Aid Live Fund has been established at Blue Grass Community Foundation to accept tax-deductible charitable donations on our behalf.
As you know, the number of unwanted horses is staggering and continues to escalate. Prior to the downturn in the economy, the economic impact to shelter all the unwanted horses in the U.S. was over $25 million annually. Now, the problem has become two-fold. Not only can many people no longer afford to purchase the horse itself, the cost for veterinary care, feed, hay, bedding, and general care has also increased – thereby forcing some horses already owned into situations of neglect and abandonment. The increasing number of unwanted horses in itself is cause for concern, and the problem is compounded further because many equine humane centers, shelters, retraining facilities and rescues have closed due to a lack of funding.
Horse Aid Live wants to do something about this NOW! The Inaugural Horse Aid Live Concert Event is scheduled for Spring 2011 in Kentucky. The venue is reserved, and we are in talks with artists. Several producers based in Los Angeles are helping us with the talent, negotiations for CD/DVD and network broadcast rights, as well as with the production end.
I have attached a pdf file with more detailed general and sponsor information.
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While we are accepting donations and seeking concert sponsorships, Horse Aid Live is also seeking public support for our mission to show a cohesive industry-wide objective. The statement on our website reads: "These associations support the mission of Horse Aid Live". Under this heading are logos, and I would like to include regional and national logos with those already listed including the USEF, USDF, ASPCA, Equine Health and Welfare Alliance, American Horse Council, Unwanted Horse Coalition and TOBA. There is no cost to you and you are under no future obligation to sponsor Horse Aid Live - our purpose is to show industry-wide support for our mission and create wider awareness for the unwanted horse issue.
Help spread the word: www.HorseAidLive.org and join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Horse-Aid-Live/167509555898) and/or twitter (http://twitter.com/HorseAidLive).
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to speak to me about financial support for the charity. Phone is 859-621-0051 and email: cgreathouse@HorseAidLive.org.
Thanks so much!
Cyndi
Cyndi Greathouse
Executive Director
Horse Aid Live, Inc.
P.O. Box 910785
Lexington, KY 40591
859-621-0051
www.HorseAidLive.org
cgreathouse@HorseAidLive.org

National Animal Abuse Registry

Posted by: "rescueahorse@comcast.net" rescueahorse@comcast.net mlesty

Thu Apr 1, 2010 10:27 pm (PDT)
Through Their Eyes, The National Animal Abuse Registry
www.inhumane.org/
Lynn Esty
RescueAHorse@comcast.net
www.TheHappyHookerVt.com
http://missyshopeerr.freehostia.com/
www.NewEnglandEquineRescues.com
The information contained in this email
may or may not reflect my personal opinion.

Complete horse genome sequence unveiled

Posted by: "Karen Lewandowski" 1speciallady@bellsouth.net jayspcldy

Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:40 am (PST)
http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+Equine/Complete-horse-genome-sequence-unveiled/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640079
Complete horse genome sequence unveiled
Nov 6, 2009
DVM NEWSMAGAZINE
Davis, Calif. -- The complete sequence of the domestic horse has been uncovered by researchers at the University of California-Davis (UC-Davis), the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard University and were set to be released in the Nov. 6 issue of the journal Science.
The findings have important implications for equine breeding, a $39 billion industry in the United States, according to UC-Davis officials.
"This very high-quality genome sequence of the horse is important because it gives us access to specific sequence information that we can now apply to identify the genes for specific traits in the horse," says Cecilia Penedo, a UC-Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory geneticist and co-author of the study.
As a collaborator on the international study, titled Horse Genome Project, Penedo supplied DNA from Arabian and Quarter horses. The study findings note more than 90 hereditary conditions that affect both humans and horses.
“Because horses share these conditions, which include infertility, inflammatory diseases and muscle disorders, the horse is an important model for improving the understanding of human diseases,” UC-Davis reports. “The sequencing project revealed that the horse genome is somewhat larger than the dog genome and smaller than the human and cow genomes. In comparing the horse and human chromosomes, the researchers discovered that 17 out of 32 horse chromosome pairs -- 53 percent -- are composed of material from a single human chromosome, while only 29 percent of dog chromosomes are composed of material from a single human chromosome. This indicates that fewer chromosome rearrangements separate humans from horses than separate humans from dogs.”
The study also unveiled an “evolutionarily” new centromere, a key structural feature of chromosomes, on horse chromosome 11 that could reveal models to study factors cell activity. The full sequencing will
help researchers map various traits of the horse, says Penedo.
The genome project was funded by the National Human Genome Research Institute, the Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation, the Volkswagen Foundation, the Morris Animal Foundation, and Italy's Programmi di Ricerca Scientifica di Rilevante Interesse Nazionale.
Related Links
First full livestock animal genome sequenced

Some good horse sites to share

Posted by: "Barbara Reeves" luvs2ride1979@yahoo.com luvs2ride1979

Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:43 am (PDT)
These are not my web sites. ;-)
http://www.rendaivu.com
This one is a FREE horse tracking web site. After you join, you enter your horse(s), you can include pedigree, photos, purchase date, purchase price, tattoo, microchip, vet, farrier, etc. Then, you can start entering records for training, health care, farrier visits, reproduction, and performance records (shows). You can select next due dates for regular expenses (like vet or farrier) and email reminders will be sent, run different expense reports on each horse or all of them, and run income reports.
You can also start your own "organization" for your boarding stable, breeding operation, rescue, pony club, etc. Other members can join, their horses can "join", you can send out newsletters, report dues/fees, schedule lessons or meetings, have a discussion forum, organize and send out invoices, forms/documents, list staff, list prices, etc. You approve each new member and only members can view all of the details of your organization. You can run the same income or expense reports for your organization.
Plus, the site has open classifieds, a business directory, and a message forum. And it's all FREE! (well, they do have paid classifieds, but the regular listings are free) This is a very powerful online resource that all computer-savvy horse people should use. I use it to keep track of deworming and farrier visits. Here's my page:
http://www.rendaivu.com/friend_profile.php?id=1143
(you do not need to make a profile)
http://www.horsies.org
This one is a new little forum that's just recently started up. So far, there's a nice group of diverse people here. You can post your horses/tack for sale for free on this forum as well. Stop in and say hello!
http://bitsandbarter.proboards.com
This is a forum for buying, selling, and trading horses, tack, and even non-horse related items. It's a great place to look for a bargain or post your items for sale. There are wanted sections too, so you can see if you have what someone else is looking for.
Most people like to use Paypal on this site, which helps protect both buyer and seller. Paypal is free for "personal use" for both buyer and seller. If you sell a lot, or expensive items, you may have to upgrade to a business account, in which case there is a fee for transactions. You can avoid the fee though by requiring buyers to pay with an "e-check". Learn all about Paypal on their web site, http://www.paypal.com I have been using Paypal for nearly 10 years now and have been very happy with their service.
Two good articles on riding young horses and the bone development of young horses. This is a MUST READ for all horse owners, but especially those who want to riding and train young horses. Both are written by well respected veterinarians.
http://www.equinestudies.org/ranger_2008/ranger_piece_2008_pdf1.pdf
http://www.robertmmiller.com/andthcaushol.html
Good horse weight calculator:
http://www.betterbalancefeeds.com/HorseWeight.htm
Great Saddle Fitting guide:
http://www.saddlingsolutions.com/Fitting.html
Again, none of these are my sites. They're just a few I thought I'd pass on. Feel free to pass them along yourself!
Barbara

Animal CSI? University to teach vet forensics

K, I want to move to FL -- this would be a great career change. I'm sure someone on this board might be interested.

University of Florida to offer nation’s first program at a major school

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30247744/

~~~~~~~~~

Julie Felter

Not-for-Profit Offers Opportunities to Junior Riders

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97

Mon Mar 2, 2009 3:43 pm (PST)
Not-for-Profit Offers Opportunities to Junior Riders
All too often, talented junior riders are unable to fulfill their dream of competing in the big eq. division at horse shows because they lack the funds to purchase an appropriate horse. Capable big equitation horses that can compete successfully in the division and qualify and compete at regionals and finals are extremely expensive to purchase or even lease.
So for many junior riders, their progression through the equitation divisions ends when they reach the 3'6" level. For some, this insurmountable obstacle is enough to cause them to quit riding altogether.
In order to offer opportunities to talented riders who can not afford these types of horses, Big Eq Dream, a 501-3C not-for-profit was formed. The plan for Big Eq Dream is to have owners of suitable horses donate them to the organization in order to receive a tax deduction. The organization would then make these horses available to selected riders for a reasonable lease fee. The riders would be selected by the board of directors based on their talent, dedication and need.
The idea for Big Eq Dream came from my own frustration of knowing talented riders who dreamed of doing the Medal and Maclay, but who never got the chance simply because they could not afford the horse, said Carol Parker, a trainer based in Long Island, NY, who founded the organization. As a junior rider training with Robert Hoskins, Parker s own junior career was limited by the lack of a suitable equitation horse.
I know what it feels like not to fulfill that dream, and I hate to see it happen to kids who really deserve the chance, she said.
Big Eq Dream has received its 501-3C status and certification from the State of New York. Parker heads the organization along with fellow board members Andrea Misuraca and Judy Galterio. Misuraca is a successful trainer/rider, and Galterio is a longtime respected barn manager. Both are based on Long Island.
The organization hopes to eventually receive not only donations of horses, but also monetary donations which would fund the care of the horses, as well as enable them to provide sponsorships for riders to subsidize the costs of showing.
If you have an appropriate horse that you are interested in donating, contact Carol Parker at caparker@optonline.net or (631) 834-9943.
Source: www.usef.org

There is a link in the left menu for NIP Registry: http://www.netposse.com/NIP.htm

The NetPosse Identification Program (NIP) is NetPosse's database for anyone wanting a registry for a horse or tack - the horse doesn't have to be registered or even microchipped. You can include scars, markings, tattoos, brands, etc.
When someone finds a horse we can search that database to see if there is a match and notify the owner immediately. Also, those currently registered in the database will have their horse/tack posted to the website much more quickly than current listings because we already have their information and pictures readily available.
As I mentioned before, there is no way to mandate scanning at auctions or slaughter houses. However, when a horse is missing or stolen, slaughter houses can be notified, and that is why we need the public to post flyers at auctions. If found at the slaughter house or auction, then the chip will provide positive proof of ownership. Without the chip, those places can easily say it was just another sorrel quarter horse. If someone spots a possibly stolen/missing horse at one of these places, they could request the horse be scanned. Authorities could possible detain the horse until that time, but without any notice of a positive ID, there is no way they can hold that horse and it will disappear again.
That's just a basic summary ... I hope the link answers any other questions. If not, please feel free to ask!
Sincerely,
Angela
7. Microchipping
    Posted by: "gatornsass06" gatornsass06@gmail.com gatornsass06
    Date: Sun Mar 1, 2009 6:50 pm ((PST))
I have been reading the threads about Microchipping because it's
something I've been thinking about doing for my horses. I went to the
Net-Posse site to look more closely, and I have a question. What is
the NetPosse Identification Program registration? It doesn't give any
details, not that I can find anyways. In what ways would having a
microchipped horse help if he/she is stolen? Would it help prevent
slaugher or sale at auctions? Thanks for your help!
Chris

~ Angela Kirby ~
NetPosse.com Executive Coordinator
www.netposse.com
Horse Theft Education Begins Here!
Volunteer AND Victim: www.netposse.com/Volunteer_Victim_StolenTack.htm
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Link for National Horse Abuse Investigation School

Posted by: "lynn.esty@comcast.net" lynn.esty@comcast.net mlesty

Thu Dec 4, 2008 3:02 pm (PST)
December 2008
Please Donate
Do you know a horse that needs a Second Chance?
American Humane’s Second Chance® Fund helps organizations that are both American Humane members and animal welfare-related 501(c)(3) organizations offset the cost of caring for animals -- including horses -- that are victims of abuse or neglect. Find out how we’re giving these victims a second chance.
Horse abuse is on the rise.
Horses across the country are suffering neglect, starvation and torture.
Sometimes horse abuse is apparent -- sometimes it’s not. You can help us teach people how to spot the signs of abuse and neglect and create greener pastures for these poor animals.
Will you please help? The nation’s horses need our attention.
Seeing a horse in an open field can conjure up feelings of beauty, freedom and new frontiers.
But what do you see when you look closer? Is the horse really OK?
Or is his skin pulling tight against his ribs? Is his body emaciated or injured? Is he wandering on his own farm, or has he been abandoned there?
Horses need us now, more than ever, to take that closer look.
Experts indicate that horse neglect and abuse is on the rise nationwide. Too many horses are being starved, or just plain deserted in other people’s fields, as their owners struggle with meeting the rising cost of hay and care in this tough economy.
Other horses are being tortured, beaten or kept in unsafe, unhealthy environments -- even tethered to trees with no way to escape deadly cold or heat.
But we can do something.
With your help, we can preserve horses as the national icon they’ve always been.
American Humane works day in, day out, improving education, systems and programs to prevent abuse and neglect. It’s what we do.
For horses, we created and lead the National Horse Abuse Investigation School, one of the first trainings of its kind in the country.
In our National Horse Abuse Investigation School, people learn how to spot the signs of horse abuse -- and how to ensure convicted abusers are held accountable.
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But all this means costs quickly add up. And the only way we can keep the tuition affordable and available to so many students is with the support of caring people like you.
Please help us help horses.
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Safergrass.org Announces CertiCarb

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net redmm97
Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:16 pm (PST)
Safergrass.org Announces CertiCarb ; a Carbohydrate Testing Program for Horse Feed and Hay
What does low carb mean? Lower than what? There are several analytical procedures that measure sugar, and each one measures a slightly different fraction, says Kathryn Watts, owner of Rocky Mountain Research & Consulting, Inc. and Safergrass.org. Samples analyzed by different testing labs may not provide a fair comparison for consumers looking for lower carbohydrate horse feeds. There is also a lot of confusion about definitions, which makes it difficult to shop smarter for feeds lower in nonstructural carbohydrates; which include sugar, starch and fructan. Very few feed companies routinely test for sugar and starch. Even when they do, questions arise: Has the manufacturer provided us with an average per batch number, with a large variation between bags? How much variation is there from one batch to another? Do they always use the same testing lab and testing procedure? Those of us caring for horses and ponies with carbohydrate intolerance ask these questions every day, and they deserve to be answered says Kathryn.
To eliminate all the guessing, Safergrass.org will provide a service to consumers, horse feed companies and hay producers to provide independent testing of horse feeds for carbohydrates at the same, approved professional laboratory. Results will be posted on www.safergrass.org so consumers may make more informed feed choices. Horse feed companies who have done a better job of keeping non structural carbohydrates reliably lower deserve to have this information readily available for comparison by the consumer.
Searching for low sugar hay can be an expensive and frustrating experience. It is rare that growers or brokers marketing horse hay test for sugar and starch. A horse owner may waste a lot of time and money testing hay that ends up being inappropriate. Horse owners at my seminars say they would spend $5-10/ton more for hay that was already tested. Hay growers need to take advantage of this value-added concept. There is a growing market for low sugar hay, and these consumers already look to Safergrass.org for advice on management of carbohydrate intolerant horses. Horse owners are becoming educated that color isn t important, when tests results look good, and hay is free of mold. Hay growers can now sell that off color hay for a premium price if the hay test numbers come out right. Your new customers will find you when you list your low sugar hay on Safergrass.org in the CertiCarb program.

These are very good tips for helping id your critter's in case they were stolen,lets Pray we never ave that happen.Marlene
--

reminder

I just wanted to remind everyone that anything gotten for free can be sold for a profit. That means even with horse prices so low if they are stolen then the thief can and will make a profit off of selling them. I had 2 horses stolen from me in a training contract gone bad, I was able to get 1 back with the help of a lot of Internet horse people including Stolen Horse International. The other horse was never returned as he was neglected and died before I could do anything about it.

Simple ways to protect yourself: Don't leave halters on your horses in the field (not only can they get hurt if caught on something it makes it easier for a thief to grab them)

Take lots of photo's at all times of the year and especially if something changes about the horses appearance (such as a new scar or getting lighter from greying out)

Papers don't mean the horse is any better then a grade horse but if you have papers it is a form of proof that you own the horse and some have photo's on them as well. If no papers are available at least make sure you have a bill of sale.

Forms of ID tattoes, microchips and brands. All have advantages and disadvantages. A custom brand can be bought through Stolen Horse International normally cheaper then if you go direct and they get a donation as well. Check with your local state laws on brands.

Try to check your herd as often as possible and make notes if they don't all come up and when. The sooner the word can be spread the easier and better chance to recover the horse.

Michelle

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Veterinic Forensics

Posted by: "Michelle Ives" mmives@comcast.net shellyct

Sat Sep 20, 2008 5:54 am (PDT)
For those of you in rescue or who actively help report people who abuse animals a new website:
www.veterinaryforensics.com
catdvm@bellsouth.net (catdvm @ bellsouth.net) (e mail can be found on the website contact link)
This is an excellent venue to report suspicious activity.
These people will analyse and prosecute whenever, however, whoever possible

Pet support for financially challenged

Posted by: "martinmaryd@comcast.net" martinmaryd@comcast.net wyattcactus

Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:37 pm (PDT)

http://www.imom.org/pin/
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Mary D. Martin - MA Rep/Director NEER
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
" We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." ~ Kant

Vermont Cruelty Response System!!... Up and running.

Posted by: "Beth" fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net bethofneer

Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:53 pm (PDT)
www.reportanimalcruelty.com <http://www.reportanimalcruelty.com>
This website accepts non-emergency animal cruelty and neglect complaints
for the entire state of Vermont. Once a complaint is submitted, the
lead agency for the appropriate county is notified and will make sure
the complaint gets into the right hands for investigation. That lead
agency will also follow up and make sure the investigation has taken
place.
I'll send the official press release as soon as it's ready.
If anyone would like to learn more about Vermont's Cruelty Response
System project, please visit www.vermonthumane.org/cruelty.php
<http://www.vermonthumane.org/cruelty.php>

breed specific rescue-let's get organized

Posted by: "Kristi Bloom" draft_horse_rider@yahoo.com draft_horse_rider @ yahoo.com

Tue Jun 3, 2008 4:48 am (PDT)

Hi everyone,
I know that there are a lot of horses that we run across which have a limited time to find a home before being sent to auction or to slaughter.  I thought it would help if we had a master list of breed specific rescues or online groups which could network to help a specific breed if we run across one in need.  I am sure there is a list out there already, but I don't have one. 
 
This list should include breeds covered, e-mail addy for group/individual, and contact/phone # if applicable.  This way, in case one of our breed specific group members is away, we can still get in touch with the rescue group members if need be.  So, if anyone (I know we have curly, mule/donkey, and morgan members on here) networks for a specific breed, age group, bred mares, etc let us know, so we can put your contact on a master list so we can quickly contact you or your group in case of time constraints on a possible rescue.  Groups/individuals who network without members on here can also be listed so we can better network.  I have one for Peruvian Paso's thus far (Susan from the Peruvian group came up with the idea of creating a master list). Multiple groups for the same breed are welcome.  The more contacts we have the more lives we may be able to save.  Please feel free to add to the list (it
may save a life!)
 
Peruvian Paso's - Peruvian Paso rescue group - PPasoRescue@yahoogroups.com  Must first join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PPasoRescue/join
 

ASPCA: Cruelty: Reporting Cruelty FAQ

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Sun May 18, 2008 2:03 pm (PDT)

This is new and very informative. Lots of info and some files are worth saving.
Marge
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_faq

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Tips and More

Posted by: "Marge" redmm97@cox.net   redmm97

Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:22 am (PDT)
1. Set aside a few moments to label equipment, so it doesn't walk away.
2. Take snapshots of your saddle, tack room, trailer, and any other equipment that you might need to identify later on, should it get stolen.
3. Set up a file or at least a plastic sleeve for each of your horses Coggins papers, photos, shot record, and other important papers.
4. Take pictures of your horse from the front, back, and each side, including any scars or identifying marks, and put them in his file.
5. Make photo copies of your horse's file, your truck registration, and copies of the other snapshots, and put them in a safe place.

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