April - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
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April - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada April 2012 Newsletter 2012 Board Members: Meeting Highlights: President & Secretary: Marianne Merriam (818) 590-8460 [email protected] Vice President & Newsletter Editor: Rebekka Rhodes, 775-972-9025 [email protected] Director at Large, Web Master & Past President: Dar Meredith, 775-972-1127 [email protected] Librarian: Louise Fernandes, 775-425-0778 [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Martha Murphy, 818-524-7774 [email protected] Membership Director: Debbie Tayler, 775-846-8918 [email protected] Activities Coordinator: Harold (Harry) Wilson, 775-3036709 [email protected] Treasurer: Debbie Young, 775-972-6886 [email protected] Past President: Samantha DiMuzio, 775-622-5372 [email protected] March 8, 2012 Mail membership dues & signed waiver to NHANN c/o Debbie Tayler, 9910 Matterhorn Bl., Reno, NV 89506 Annual dues: $25.00 individual; $35.00 family The general meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a welcome from the Club's President, Marianne Merriam. Marianne requested that those in attendance introduce themselves, and tell what part of town they live in, how many horses they have and what new things they would like to try to do with their horses this year. She introduced the new 50/50 raffle where the winner receives half of the proceeds and the club receives the other half. She then reviewed the evening’s agenda, including March’s General Meeting’s guest speaker, Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM. Last month's meeting minutes were approved as written, and the motion was passed without opposition. TREASURER’S REPORT: The current balance was reported by Debbie Young to be $1,163.45, taking into account new membership fees, sale of a T-shirt & hoof pick, and after deductions for club materials and website fees. OLD BUSINESS: Debbie Tayler, via Debbie Young, reports 35 paid members so far in 2012. Louise Fernandes, Librarian, explained the library procedures, how to browse materials on-line and e-mail a specific request to her so it can be signed out at the next meeting. Otherwise half the library of books, videos & DVDs will be on hand at every monthly meeting for review and check out. Harold Wilson discussed the items that the club has for sale: Hoof picks, Decals, Trail Ride First Aid Kits and T- Shirts; and as Activity Coordinator, he reviewed the upcoming Trailering Practice at Bartley Ranch in March. NEW BUSINESS: April’s General Meeting topic will be a Member’s Share meeting, so be sure to come ready to write down topics you want to discuss and learn about from other club members. ~Message from the President~ By Marianne Merriam Mikey Lola, me & Blessing Hello NHANN Members and fellow Equine Enthusiasts! I hope this finds you getting your first fresh breath of Springtime in Nevada this year! The dafodils are blooming, the robins are nesting and the horses are shedding! I’m not sure about you and your horse, but me and mine are still getting in shape for the upcoming warmer weather for riding. Have you ever been so stiff and sore you weren’t sure if you should go riding, only to find out that once you got out there, you actually felt a lot better when you were done, than when you started? I think it has something to do with loosening up your joints and just getting moving! It apparently has the same effect on your horse! If you need some help seeing how to get your horse loosened up, then the April NHANN Activity will be right up your alley! We are pleased to have Dr. Ian Lafoon give us a demonstration for stretching out your horse’s muscles. If we have time, we may also get some hands-on practice for wrapping legs and bandaging! Meet us at 10am on April 14th at the Merry M Ranch (details to follow) to work with Dr. Lafoon and the Merriam horses. (Rain or shine – we’ll be in the barn.) After watching Dr. Lafoon do it, under his guidance, you too can practice the leg stretches, belly lifts and neck/carrot stretches with Lola and Blessing (pictured above). They are good horses, and their favorite sign says “Will Stretch for Carrots!”. So come learn how to help your horses stretch and loosen up so you and your horse can feel better on that next trail ride! I’m looking forward to seeing you at our Thursday, April 12th meeting and the Saturday April 14th Stretching Clinic with Dr. Lafoon! We have also added a Trail Ride – Sat. April 21st at Washoe Lake. Ride out at 10:00am, South Park Entrance. Pot luck lunch after the ride! Saddle up! Sincerely, Marianne Merriam, President, Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada Page 2 March Presentation Member’s Corner Equine Health Care Member’s Corner Mistaken Identity By Candy Diaz Presented by Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM w/ Comstock Equine Hospital Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller started the evening’s presentation talking about how we can help prevent disease in our horses. She spoke about some of the reasons horses should be vaccinated and what factors determine whether or not a horse even needs to be vaccinated. These factors include the age of a horse; the environment/region they live in; the intended use for a horse and their past vaccination history. All of these things play a part in determining which vaccines, if any, and at what time intervals a horse should be vaccinated. Whether or not a horse goes to competitive sports shows is a big determining factor for making sure your horse is vaccinated, as their exposure level is very high compared with horses that rarely encounter other horses. Dr. Myers-Miller discussed the precautions they take when giving vaccine injections so they can isolate any problems the horses may have, including allergic reactions to the vaccines. Although less common, some horses need to have their vaccines staggered rather than given to them all at once. Dr. Myers-Miller discussed strategies for East/West Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus, Tetanus, Flu, Strangles, EVH 1 & 4 (and that there is presently no vaccine for neurologic herpes). She also said that they typically do not give Rabies vaccines here in Northern Nevada. She spoke about using titers to determine the level of antigens present in the blood of a vaccinated horse and how these can tell an owner if they can perhaps spread out the vaccines due to high enough levels of antigens still present in the horse’s blood. Protecting your horses from parasites was also discussed. Dr. Meyers-Miller told us how an owner can try to use fewer de-worming applications per year by using fecal egg counts. After administering a de-wormer to your horse, wait 8 to 16 weeks before bringing in a (fresh, small!) fecal ball to be tested for the presence of parasites. This will determine if your horses are low, medium or high “shedders” and thus how often you will need to re-administer another parasitic control medicine. Dr. Lafoon, DVM came out and gave my horses a chiropractic adjustment today, March 22, 2012. I have two horses, an AQHA and a Thoroughbred. I have owned Quarter horses for 43+ years. I have also owned a couple of 1/2 Thoroughbred 1/2 Quarter horses through the years. I have owned ZZ for 17 of his 18 years. Boss Cat and I have only been together for 2 months (he's the Thoroughbred). I was told that Boss Cat was raced, and indeed he does have a tattoo inside his upper lip. I bought Boss without his papers, and was told he was ten years old. I was told that the woman that owned him prior, to who I bought him from, still had his papers. I thought he looked older than ZZ, but being raced can be hard on a horse. Dr. Lafoon adjusted ZZ and I noticed a positive difference in ZZ right away. Next he went to Boss, and as he was looking him over, I mentioned that Boss just turned 10 on March 6th. Dr. Lafoon immediately went back to Boss's mouth and looked again. It turns out that Boss is much closer to 20 years old than 10. Hmmm, no wonder he looked older to me. Another aspect of disease prevention is how to not share diseases. When a new horse comes home to your barn of existing healthy horses, they should ideally be isolated 30 to 50 yards away from the other horses for 21 days. If you bring a new horse home you should know their vaccine history, and do not share equipment between horses – including watering buckets, feeders, brushes, etc. Continued on Page 6 Page 3 Candy and ZZ Cont’d on Page 6 April 12th NHANN “Member Share” Meeting Come join us for the meeting you’ve been waiting for! Ask questions of your fellow members, offer advice and suggest topics for discussion! Board Meeting starts at 5:15 – all members are welcome! General Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 4007 So. Virginia Street, Reno. Stretching Clinic Saturday April 14th! w/ Dr. Ian Lafoon of Large Animal Veterinary Services, Chilcoot, CA Where: Merry M Ranch, 8600 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV When: 10:00 am What to Bring: Yourself (no horses) You can learn the stretching techniques on the Merriam horses. NHANN LOGO-WEAR LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRTS ARE WARM!! ONLY $20 EACH, QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! S/M/L/XL/XXL (Sam is wearing a Small) Place your orders in time to wear on your next trail ride! Short sleeve versions are also available. Orders can be placed via email. Shirts can be picked up at the next NHANN Meeting or Activity. E-mail Harry Wilson to reserve yours now! [email protected] NHANN Decals (5x8 or 9x12) for your car, truck & trailer are now available – buy several while supplies last! Page 4 NHANN 2012 Tentative Meeting & Activity Schedule (The above artwork is by Barbara Rush TM) Monthly Meeting Scheduled Speaker Topic Activity Typically the Second Saturday of the Month Following the General Meeting Saturday April 14th Stretching/Bandaging Clinic, Topics to be see page 4 for details determined by Sat. April 21st Trail Ride @ Washoe Lake, South participating members! Entrance. Pot Luck lunch to follow ride. Meet at 9 a.m.; ride out at 10:00. Member Share Meeting Apr. 12 May. 10 Jun. 14 John Link, Purina Horse Feed Products Member Share Meeting Jul. 12 # Equine Nutrition # May 12th Trail Trials/Play Day! Come have fun with us!!! # (Prepare list of "Problems" for Problem Solving Discussion in August - in addition to scheduled monthly Activity) # Farrier Info- Aug. 9 # Sep. 13 # Oct. 11 Nov. 8 Dec. Member's Discussion Q&A # *Dr. Jaime Hustace, DVM, DACVIM Sierra Nevada Large Animal Hospital Club Holiday Party* Shod vrs. Barefoot Problem Solving Horse/Rider Training Feldenkrais Exercises For Balanced Riding Techniques Saddle Fit DVD Conformation and Horse Purchase Evaluation (No meeting at Round Table) # # +Horse Agility Practice Horse Camping # End of Sept.: # +Problem Solving/Riding Clinic # # Party *# *Confirmed; +Tentative; # Details to Come NHANN FOR SALE ITEMS: Long Sleeved T-shirts: $20 Page 5 UP-COMING EVENTS Saturday after the NHANN Monthly Meeting NHANN Monthly Activity – The next one is April 14th Stay tuned for trail rides, clinics and other fun things scheduled the Saturday following the monthly meeting. Participate with your horses! Activities announced monthly. See Page 9 for additional information on this month’s activity! April 12, 2012 (Always the second Thursday of the month) April NHANN Meeting! Come participate in the Member Share Meeting. Pick the topics, open discussions, and learn from each other! Time: 5:15 Board Meeting; 6:00 PM General Meeting. June 8-10, Western States Horse Expo www.horsexpo.com Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA July 14, Poker Ride w/ Truckee Donner Horsemen At Robie Park, see their website for details: www.tdhorsemen.org Please note that all NHANN Events and Trail Rides are for Members Only. All guests will need to become members to participate. Check out the Natural Horsemanship of Northern Nevada’s website for future club related events and for the list of Library materials at: www.naturalhorsenevada.com March Trailering Activity Recap By Harold Wilson The Emergency Evacuation Trailering Practice for the March 10th NHANN activity had a good turnout! There were plenty of trailers, various sizes and load styles to work with. After a brief talk on what we would be doing, we gathered our horses and proceeded to ask them to load into unfamiliar territory. My horse, being of sound mind and exceptional loading abilities was going to just load right up like he always does. He didn't. He would not even entertain the idea of going into a trailer that didn't belong to him. (I thought I brought a mule to the day’s event at that point ~ stubborn~) As I looked around, I noticed I was not alone. Everyone else had brought mules as well! Louise had the only horse, as Little Bit jumped right into every trailer there. (I think Louise spiked the trailers with food ahead of time.) But after a while of pulling, shoving, dragging and coaxing, the loading began to break free and move along a bit easier into the trailers - kind of like moving icebergs. I believe everyone had a good time and learned quite a lot from this activity. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. As everyone was saying good-by and driving off I thought maybe we should try this again. It was at that very moment I discovered Roger’s horse Blessing, had read my mind and decided she would run home on her own (she came back).~ No more trailer loading for her that day~. Thanks to everyone who brought trailers and participated in a very worthwhile exercise. It was great that everyone was able to help out, and learn with and from each other! -Editor Page 6 Member’s Corner Mistaken Identity By Candy Diaz Continued from Page 3 fromowner’s Page 3name I Since ICont’d knew the was able to find Boss's papers. The previous owner also happened to have a saddle rack for sale on Craig's List - small world huh? She was excited when I told her I had purchased Boss Cat. I asked if she still had his papers. She did, so I not only bought the saddle rack, I also bought his papers. While Dr. Lafoon was adjusting Boss I went inside and got his papers. Having been a Quarter horse person most of my life, these papers are different - no diagram with markings put in red ink. Jockey Club papers just have a typed description of the horse. With paper in hand, looking at Boss, I see "Large star and connected stripe, (hmm, I guess it could be called a star, but looks more like a blaze…). Thoroughbred people talk about cowlicks a lot... Now to back legs: left hind, ok; right hind, ok – well, kind of? More about cowlicks and that’s the rest of the description. Oh, - oh! What about the white that is supposed to be on both front legs?? So now I am pretty darned sure this horse does not go with these papers. Dr. Lafoon cannot make out the first letter of Boss's (or whoever this guy really is) tattoo, so we don't know how old he is for sure. Dr. Lafoon checks the papersyep, they sure don’t match this horse. Cont’d on Page 8 March Presentation - cont’d Equine Health Care Presented by Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM w/ Comstock Equine Hospital Continued from Page 3 Dr. Myers-Miller was gracious enough to entertain all of our questions about general health issues that the membership asked. The additional topics ranged from colitis, ulcers, probiotics and sucralfate g. i. coater, how to gradually add or change feeds for your horses and the uses of bran mashes to ease their irregularities. She gave us a card printed with important websites, including: American Association for Equine Practitioners at http://www.aaep.org/index.php Nevada Dept. of Agriculture at http://agri.state.nv.us/ General Animal Disease Monitoring at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/index.shtml Targeted Deworming Program at http://www.idmyhorse.com/index.html Dr. Myers-Miller gave the club and guest attendees an evening full of informative information and welcomed our questions and discussion. We so appreciated her coming to speak to the Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada. Thank you to Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller and Comstock Equine Hospital! Animals hold us to what is present, to who we are at the time. What is obvious to an animal is not the embellishment that fattens our emotional resumes but what’s bedrock and current in us: aggression, fear, insecurity, happiness or equanimity. Because they have the ability to read our involuntary tics and scents, we’re transparent to them and thus exposed – we are finally ourselves. -Gretel Ehrlich, “Friends, Foes, and Working Animals” from Intimate Nature… Looking for something? Perhaps your “Member’s Corner” article is in there? CALLING ALL MEMBERS! Members are enthusiastically encouraged to submit “Member’s Corner” articles for publication to the NHANN Secretary via e-mail ([email protected]) regarding real-life learning experiences, interesting or unusual stories concerning you and/or your horses. Page 7 Member’s Corner Mistaken Identity By Candy Diaz Cont’d from Page 6 Oh! - Did I mention he has been lame on and off? Well today it’s on, and we are now looking at/hoping that front shoes with pads will help. If not, we will be looking at nerve blocks and x-rays (yikes!). I thought he was sore from a slight quarter crack, but Debbie Tayler, my trimmer, said “No, the crack isn't that bad.” So perhaps he’s lame from our rocky ground? Boss has been fine when we have taken him out on a couple short rides (no rocks), but I was thinking his problem was for a 10 year old horse, not a 20 year old horse… that’s a little different scenario. I have been in contact with both previous owners - the one I bought Boss from and his owner before her. The original owner said she used Dr. Lafoon as her vet and her horse was definitely a young horse. So maybe the gal I bought him from switched horses? The gal I bought him from said she used a vet named Crysann? I am not familiar with this vet, and they never definitively mentioned the age of this horse. She said she would need to see his papers to verify his age. My guess is that the owners that raced Boss Cat had to put him down (or something) and then someone put his papers on this similar (but certainly not exactly) looking horse, knowing that the tattoo can't be read. I have to say that today I am an upset horse owner. I always had horses vetted before purchase, but didn't this time. Is it any wonder I’m now questioning everything anyone tells me? I love Boss Cat, but am now thinking that a lame +-20 year old is more serious than a lame 10 year old horse. I wonder who he really is? What has taken place in his life time? What is his real name? (He doesn't seem to come to Boss.) It’s really a case of mistaken identity - on both our parts. He thinks I think he’s some horse named Boss Cat - and so did I! Boss Cat - Mister Mystery Horse Classified Ads Dewormer for Sale Contact: Rebekka Rhodes 775-972-9025 [email protected]. I have some Dewormer I need to sell before it's outdated, as we purchased way too much. Guess we got excited about a good deal, or stocking up on things or something... 10 tubes of Exodus (pyrantel pamoate) Paste, Apple flavored, expiration date is July 2012, $4 per tube 6 tubes of ivermectin apple flavored paste, expiration date is May 2012, $3 per tube Priced to sell so they don't go to waste. I can bring them to the next meeting. HORSE RESCUE HAVEN 756 Quintero Lane, Sparks, NV 89441, Contact Babs Clough at (775) 425-1156 [email protected] www.HorseRescueHaven Come see their horses ready for adoption. Volunteers are needed! The 10- acre horse property is for sale at $259,000 (short sale). TACK FOR SALE Bits, Bridles and Saddles, etc. Contact Candy Diaz at (775) 849-9950 [email protected] Australian Stock Saddle, The Breakthrough $150.00. 17"(?); 16" Lami Cell saddle $150.00; 15" Hilason Saddlery Co., treeless w/ bling $150.00; 15"nice leather saddle $200.00; Victor Saddlery, Clyde Kennedy Equitation Show Saddle, with matching headstall, and breast collar. Saddle pads / blankets. Headstalls and bridles, bits, western and English. 2 mechanical hackamores. 2 Baker day sheets, 2 new quilted hoods, 2 used misc. blankets, halters for foal size up to horse size. Reins, leather, Kangaroo and more. New splint boots, size med, hot pink, new Fox Mtn. shipping boots, turquoise. Page 8 Upcoming NHANN Activities! Classified Ads C CE Scheduled typically for the Saturday following each General NHANN Meeting Saturday April 14, 2012 – 10:00am Stretching & Bandaging Clinic With Dr. Ian Lafoon At the Merry M Ranch, 8600 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV additional details to follow. Saturday April 21, 2012 Meet at 9:00am, ride at10:00am Trail Ride and Pot Luck South Entry to Washoe Lake State Park ($6 admission), stay for lunch! May 12, 2012 Trail Trial Practice/ Play Day! Please contact Harold Wilson at: [email protected] to let him know if you can attend/help set-up! Attend April 12th & May 10th General Meetings for additional information. Location: Debbie Tayler’s Arena, 9910 Matterhorn Blvd., Reno, NV 89506 HORSE FRIENDLY PRODUCTS: Timberline Saddle Company Custom Saddles: Western, Dressage, English, Trail & Endurance models. Custom saddle pads, girths and cinches, bridles & accessories available. Tacky-Tack Saddle Pads – extreme comfort and non-slip security; washable & breathable. Skidmore’s Leather Care products. Contact: Mark Rhodes 775-972-9025 [email protected]. NATURAL HOOF CARE by Debbie Tayler: Correct trimming for balance & performance with an emphasis on treating the whole horse. (775) 846-8918 [email protected] Call to schedule an appointment. SADDLE PAD SHIMS FOR SALE: Adjustable as your horse’s body changes/grows, 3 left and 3 right shims per pkg. English or Western Saddles - Adjust saddle fit for your horse, helps build muscles in withers area, and helps relieve atrophied muscles. Contact Marianne Merriam 818-590-8460 [email protected] HORSES 4 LEASE OR LESSONS: MFT gelding. Cruise is an incredibly smooth trail horse, rides English or western; Lessons are $30, leasing is $150 per month. Contact Donna Artz at 775-232-2427. [email protected] DYNAMITE PRODUCTS Dynamite produces high quality vitamin & mineral supplements for horses, dogs, cats, HORSE RESCUE HAVEN alpacas, and birds, as well as fly spray & 756 Quintero Lane, Sparks, NV 89441, Contact Babs Clough at (775) 425-1156, [email protected] wound care. www.HorseRescueHaven Contact Debbie Tayler at www.dynamitespecialty.com/debbietayler Horse Rescue Haven is sadly moving. We cannot take I asked theto pharmacist whathorses the generic name wouldhomes be for all of these horses with us. We would like get these into good these pills called Equestrian Relief. He said “Horse Pills”. a.s.a.p. all adoption negotiable. Note: The viewsfees andare opinions expressed in the Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada (NHANN) Newsletters, and at General NHANN Meetings and Activities Kids horses -$250 only and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the are those of the authors NHANN nor its Board of Directors. Note: Non-Members may post “business card” sized, horserelated ads for $10/month. All advertisements are subject to approval by NHANN Board. Page 9 A NOTE FROM HORSE RESCUE HAVEN 756 Quintero Lane, Sparks, NV 89441, Contact Babs Clough at (775) 425-1156, [email protected] www.HorseRescueHaven Horse Rescue Haven is sadly moving. We cannot take all of these horses with us. We would like to get these horses into good homes a.s.a.p. All adoption fees are negotiable. Kids horses - . $250 Arnie- 20+yr old 16h quarter horse gelding - super sweet, great babysitter, he isn’t going anywhere fast. Gypsy- 25+yr old 15h quarter horse mare, super sweet, easy stop and turn for the kids, likes to walk or trot - not into cantering - doesn’t look her age - very pretty. Moe - 20+yr old 14.3h quarter horse gelding, retired barrel horse, good for a kid that wants a horse to do something - sweet and handsome - looks good for his age. Walker - 20+yr old 14.3h gaited gelding, super smooth, loves to do his gait. Great for a kid that like to go faster than a walk - easy stop & turn. Beginner horses - $600 Dusty Rose - 8-10yr old 16h quarter horse appendix mare - super super sweet – walk, trot, canter easy - really nice, easy going, reliable all-around family horse. Intermediate horse - $400 Major - 16yr old 14h mustang gelding - rides in a snaffle and stops, smooth transition from trot to canter. Would make nice youth, or small adult/ladies horse. Experienced horse person $300-$500 Wind Dancer - 10yr 16h appendix quarter horse gelding, energetic needs consistent, confident rider. Good conformation, clean legs, has potential to make nice English hunter/jumper horse once finished. Rusty- 12yr 14.2h Peruvian Paso gelding, a little jumpy on the ground till he gets to know you. Easy to ride - neck rein stops, needs confident rider and he is a piece of cake. Fritzen- 14yr 14.3h quarter horse gelding, needs experienced horse person to take their time and show him not all people are bad. Supposed to be ridable, but we have not been on him yet. Pasture pets - free to approved homes only! Sammy is a mustang gelding, in his teens with a back leg that twists funny when he walks, but the vet said there is nothing they can do. He gets around fine and loves attention and is very handsome! Anna is a Peruvian Paso mare in her late teens with suspensory injuries in both back hocks. She moves around fine, and could do therapy work as she is very sweet and easy going - pretty too! For more information and pictures please email/call/text our volunteer horse trainer, Cynthia Taylor at 760-680-8892 (8am -9pm) Email: [email protected] Come take a look and meet the horses - anything is possible! Hope is all these animal have!