May - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
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May - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada May 2012 Newsletter 2012 Board Members: 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] 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 Meeting Highlights: April 12, 2012 The general meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. with a welcome from the Club's President, Marianne Merriam. Marianne requested that those in attendance introduce themselves, tell what part of town they live in, and say what things they think they & their horse need help with. She introduced the 50/50 raffle tickets for sale where the winner receives half of the proceeds and the club receives the other half. She then reviewed the evening’s agenda- the Member’s Share Meeting. 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 Marianne (from Treasurer Debbie Young) to be $1,290.47, taking into account new membership fees, and after deductions for club materials and website fees. OLD BUSINESS: Debbie Tayler, reports 39 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. Note: the club will be selling VHS training tapes and some club books. Harold Wilson discussed the items that the club has for sale: Hoof picks, Decals, Trail Ride First Aid Kits & T- Shirts; As Activity Coordinator, Harold reviewed the upcoming Stretching Clinic & Trail Ride in April. NEW BUSINESS: May’s General Meeting topic will be “Equine Nutrition” with the Purina Rep John Kirk, so be sure to bring the questions and topics you want to discuss and learn about to that meeting. Member Kathy Galles introduced the Wounded Warrior Project with informational handouts for those who would like to find out more about the program. ~Message from the President~ By Marianne Merriam Mikey Lola, me & Blessing Hello NHANN Members and fellow Equine Enthusiasts! Have you been out enjoying the incredible weather April and early May have brought us here in Northern Nevada? The fruit trees are in bloom, the bees are buzzing, there is still snow on Mount Rose (that might be there all year long) and our horses have their summer coats almost in place (yeahno more shedding!). With all this freshly renewed Spring Spirit in the air, I think it’s time to try our hands at Trail Trials! Let’s see what we can do with our horses - and what we need to work on. For our May 12th NHANN Activity, we’re going to have a Trail Trials Play Day! It will be as serious as you want it to be. We’ll have the whole course to practice on, and then if you like, you can grade yourself as you do your final round. Afterwards we will get together to compare notes and see what worked best to help horses and their riders learn the course - and we’ll try to find out who had the most fun! Bring a lunch, plenty of water and sunscreen – then you can start on the ground and then graduate to riding your horse through the course. There will be obstacles like mount/dismount, off-side mount and emergency dismount; cone patterns to ride; back up through an L-shape log array; drag something behind your horse; maybe a mailbox to open and close; turn on the haunches and forehand; a noisy bucket to carry; put on and take off a rain coat while mounted; get your horse to cross a blue tarp or carpet and maybe a water crossing. Can your horse do a side pass, and then do one over a pole? Can you get your horse to step over and through poles set up randomly, or walk through a Nevada Trash Pile? Can you walk, trot and canter; or get your horse to walk through a bunch of streamers hanging in his way? (This is not the final list to choose from!) There are no requirements for everyone to be able to do all obstacles. Only work on what you feel comfortable and confident doing. I’m sure it will be a lot of fun! The more things like this you can expose your horse to, the more at ease he (and you!) will be the next time you encounter something unexpected on the trail. Give your horse an opportunity to learn to trust you. Come and join us for our 2012 Trail Trials Play Day! Sincerely, Marianne Merriam, President, Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada Page 2 April Presentation Member’s Corner Member Share Meeting Member’s Corner Buck in Red Bluff My first B By Candy Diaz The April General Meeting started with the members writing down topics they’d It was my first Buck Branaman clinic and we arrived Thursday evening at like to discuss on the board. We discussed the training issues first, as follows: Water Crossing Is it better to be off and lead the horse across? If you get off the horse and lead it, will the horse cross the water without jumping on you? No. The horse is not responding to a forward driving aid. The water is a concern or fear on the part of the horse. Creating a similar scenario at home in a safe environment will help. The horse needs to yield to pressure. Maybe at home use a hose to create a little creek. Once you can cross your "creek" at home then take the horse out somewhere with a real creek. Forward movement is essential and mandatory. the Tehama County Fairgrounds. What a nice facility- 2 indoor arenas, full RV hookups - most with trees and grass, right next to the arena where Buck was holding the clinic. The first thing I did was walk around and found Buck’s rig and 3 horses. He was probably hiding out in his motorhome. Liz got her horse to cross running water by starting her walking into a pond. Take the horse at an angle to cross water rather than straight across. You are not forcing, but requiring the horse to try. Take the horse away when they try; advance and retreat. Reward the slightest try. Exposing foals to water makes a positive difference in their acceptance of it later. Marianne would look beyond the water as if the water wasn't there – thus helping the horse feel that there was nothing to be concerned about. Candy Diaz and Buck Branaman Rebekka has spent as much as 45 minutes getting the horse to cross water. If Friday morning 9am the clinic started, the stands were pretty full, and we had they start backwards then get firm. If they go forward, relax and reward. Horse Won't Stand at Mounting Block When a horse moves its haunches perpendicular to the mounting block, teach him to yield his haunches –even before taking the horse to the block. Spin the lead rope at his haunches until he steps over. Make sure you look at his hip. "Float the boat". Ask the horse step by step and in the beginning, reward every step. If he swings hips, don't say anything, just reposition him again. You can attach a verbal signal to your request. Working the horse at the mounting block or with you sitting on a fence is the best way to help the horse understand your request. Is it bad to position the mounting block parallel to the fence? Not necessarily. Help your horse to understand his role. great seats! There were about 20 horses in the Colt starting class- all with their halters on and ready to work. There was one lone Pinto colt in a round pen in the center of the arena. A gal brought her colt in, never having had anything done with him (not sure how she got him there). Buck entered on his bridled horse, Art, and talked for about the first hour, explaining what was going to be worked on that day. Then the students went to work on their colts/horses. Visualize what you want to have happen. Ground work is the beginning for Candy was able to get on ZZ by sliding back and forth on the fence until teaching the horses to move their feet he stood to let her mount (not the easiest maneuver!). and respect their owners/handlers. Louise's horse stepped over the mounting block. Louise needs to guard her space as if the horse is stepping on her foot. Carla taught her horse to stand by scratching her every time she would stand next to the fence – a real reward for her horse. Marianne suggests you teach your horse to let you mount from both sides in case you ever have to, due to trail conditions. Continued on Page 6 Page 3 While the students were working, Buck entered the round pen and started working with the colt, kind of moving it around with his horse, then using his rope to move it. He finally roped the colt and worked with him until he was comfortable with the rope around his neck and the feel of the rope being rubbed around his body. Cont’d on Page 6 May 10th NHANN Meeting – Equine Nutrition w/ John Link of Purina Come join us and bring your Equine Nutrition questions to ask! 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. UPCOMING TRAIL TRIALS PLAY DAY! Saturday May 12th! At Debbie Tayler’s place 9910 Matterhorn Bl., Reno, NV 89506 When: 10:00 am- 2:00 pm What to Bring: lunch, drinks, horses, tack, etc. Low key – go at your own pace- be prepared to have fun! NHANN LOGO-WEAR LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRTS!! 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 May. 10 John Link, Purina Horse Feed Products * Jun. 14 Member Share Meeting * Jul. 12 Carole Bucher * Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Aug. 9 Trainer Panel Discussion * Rebekka Rhodes, Rachel Brohawn & Robbie Maus Mike Callahan, Farrier * Oct. 11 Member's Discussion * Q&A # *Dr. Jaime Hustace, DVM, DACVIM Sierra Nevada Large Animal Hospital Dec. Activity Typically the Second Saturday of the Month Following the General Meeting Equine Nutrition May 12th Trail Trials/Play Day! Come have fun with us!!! Topics will be suggested by the members in attendance # Prepare list of “Problems” for Problem Solving Discussion w/ Panel of Trainers in August. Sep. 13 Nov. 8 Topic Exercises for Balanced Riding Techniques (In addition to the Monthly Activity #) Problem Solving # Horse/Rider Training Shod vrs. Barefoot, the whens and whys, (and why nots) Saddle Fit DVD Horse Camping # End of Sept.: # + Problem Solving/Riding Clinic # Conformation and Horse Purchase # Evaluation Club Holiday Party* (No meeting at Holiday Party *# Round Table) *=Confirmed #= Additional Information to Come NHANN FOR SALE ITEMS: Long Sleeved T-shirts: $20; Short Sleeved T-shirts: $15; Equine First Aid Kit: $25; Trail Kits (bandana, hoof pick, lip balm, strip of leather): $10; Really great hoof pick! $15 9x12 Decals: $7.50 each; 5x7 Decals: $5 each Page 5 UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday after the NHANN Monthly Meeting NHANN Monthly Activity – The next one is May 12th. See Letter from the President, page 2 & page 4 for additional information. Stay tuned for trail rides, clinics and other fun things scheduled the Saturday following the monthly meeting. Activities announced monthly. May 10th, 2012 (Always the second Thursday of the month) May NHANN Meeting! Come ask all your Equine Nutrition Questions of our guest speaker, Mr. John Link, Purina Time: 5:15 Board Meeting; 6:00 PM General Meeting. May 4th, Buck Branaman Clinic Location: Churchill Co. Fairground in Fallon, NV. Conact: Karyn Shirley at [email protected] May 5th, Equestrian Training Center Practice Show Judge: Faith Fesenden. Location: Equestrian Training Center, Washoe Valley, NV. Contact: Vicki Cliff at 775-849-0105. May 18-20th Dressage Freestyle Clinic w/Cynthia Collins @ Franktown Meadows- Auditors free. http://www.lunatunesfreestyles.com/ http://www.snc-cds.com/calendar.html 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. See our website for Membership Applications, future club related events and for the list of Library Materials at: www.NaturalHorseNevada.com Also www.Facebook.com/NaturalHorseNevada April Activities Recap by Marianne Merriam The Stretching Clinic on April 14 given by Dr. Ian Lafoon, DVM was an enlightening experience for those in attendance. Dr. Lafoon told how and when he stretches a horse – usually after mild exercise, -not before. He showed us techniques to stretch front and hind limbs, the neck, jaw, spine and tail. Some of which I never would have attempted if I hadn’t seen it demonstrated first! -Cont’d on page 9 F U N N I E S th, Member’s Corner Mistaken Identity By Candy Diaz Continued from Page 3 Cont’d from Page 3 Buck Brannaman in one of his clinics The colt quickly learned to yield to the rope, Buck did not wear gloves as he would never put enough pressure on the colt to need gloves. He would reach down and pet and rub the colt with his hands, until finally the colt’s owner was able to enter the arena and approach the colt and rub on him also. The colt had ticks on him, (ewww, poor thing) and had never had his feet trimmed, but Buck said someone had done something with him at one time. The colt was kind of small, not sure how old he was, but within 1/2 hour his owner was able to place a halter on him and begin leading him! The afternoon class was Horsemanship 1. It had about 35 horses in it (all in snaffle bits or hackamores). Buck entered on his young snaffle bit horse Gidget. He again talked first, then gave the riders their assignment. Each rider worked on getting their horses to turn, half circles and then full circles making sure their necks were bent and feet were where they were supposed to be. Both classes were told to do their homework and work on it at least an hour. They made amazing progress each day. On day 4 in the colt starting class each student was riding their colt at the walk, trot and lope in a snaffle bit. The horsemanship class had each student riding much better and having better control of their horse. It was an amazing experience and very hard to put into words for a short article. Cont’d on Page 8 Page 6 April Presentation - cont’d Continued from Page 3 Hobbling Do you have the other horses loose in with her? No. Member Share Meeting Teaching a horse to hobble could save their life if they get their foot caught in the fence. It is also useful when you are camping. Maybe even teach the horse to ground tie. Teach them to yield to pressure on their leg one leg at a time. Teach your horse to lead by a foot. There will be moments of resistance. Keep the horse on the lead line and be prepared to protect your space. The horse has to be able to have a figure eight around their legs with some pressure. Be in a soft sand area when teaching a horse to hobble in case they fall. Make little attempts to leave. Walk 3' away then come back, then walk 4' away and come back; walk behind them. Scratches What causes scratches? It is usually a combination of a bacterial/fungal infection horses get from the dirt. It is common in wet environments and can occur when a horse is moved to a new environment. Debbie had good success in combating scratches using Tea Clenz from www.healing-tree.com. You can purchase a 2 oz trial size for less than $10. The Tea Clenz is mixed with water - 1 oz to 1 gallon of water. You put it in a spray bottle and apply. The vet at Healing Tree recommends NOT shaving the scabs off as it causes small abrasions and can cause the condition to spread. In Debbie's case, the scabs were extremely large, clusters the covered the entire pastern area that were approximately 1/4" in diameter and depth. The scabs had to be removed so the product could reach the skin. Usually the scabs are about the size of a pencil lead. They are very sticky as they are caused by the skin oozing blood. Rebekka has been able to clear up the condition by removing the scabs and applying a mixture of triple antibiotic cream, two different types of athlete's foot cream, Monostat 7, and glycerin. Mix the ingredients until they are "fluffy" and apply daily. Scratches is contagious so wear gloves and do not touch tack, tools, other horses, etc before washing. Back Soreness What can be done to help alleviate back soreness from ground work? Be conscious of the horse's body language to determine if muscle tolerance has been achieved to prevent soreness. For example, Debbie wanted to condition her body and wanted to do 45 push-ups. Her body could only perform 41. Asking a horse that is out of condition to back up for an extended period of time will most likely cause the horse to become sore. Applying a liniment or hosing with cold water will help. Also having the horse move around a bit will help loosen up the muscles. Everyone had a chance to ask their questions and hear what others have done to try to solve the same problems. It’s always nice to know you’re not the only one that’s gone through a similar situation. Thank you for everyone’s participation! We’ll have at least one more Member Share Meeting this year, so save up your questions! 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 Classified Ads Mistaken Identity By Candy Diaz Cont’d from Page 6 Each evening Buck would come back to the arena to answer questions, and if someone wanted their book signed he would do that. I spoke with him each day and felt like I have known him a long time. After class on day 2 my husband and I walked back to his rig with him and talked while he un-tacked his horse. He even took time to play with my puppy. I told him one evening that he made me cry 6 times during the 2 classes. He responded “I didn't make you cry, I helped you cry”. Most cries were good cries, but some were because my skills are lacking in the training arena. By Sunday we had decided to put our horses back into snaffle bits and do some (lots of) ground training. I have never had an interest in training a horse - still don't really - but I am tired of the lack of respect my horse shows me. We are headed to Fallon on Thursday for another 4 day clinic with Buck. This clinic will be Horsemanship 1 & 2. I do think the colt starting classes were the most fun to watch and I give all the participants a lot of credit - it is hard work. If you ever get the chance to attend a Buck Brannaman clinic, I highly recommend it! I have attended many clinics, seminars and expos in my years with horses, and this one was by far the best. Buck is so down to earth, and it’s all about the horse, and what is best for the horse. He has a soft soothing voice (at times) and is funny and sometimes sarcastic. He tells stories and talks about the men that helped him along the way. He just wants the riders to be safe, and therefore the horse will be safe as well. I cannot wait to find out where his clinics will be in 2013. Buck will be attending the Californios in Reno, NV, May 11-13. They’ll be roping and doing whatever it is they do there. We have tickets for all 3 days. I hope if I am around him enough, some of his knowledge will rub off on me. I have some of his DVD's and know I will be running back and forth from the corral to house to watch… Groundwork 101 here I come! 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. Brand new breeding hobbles, black nylon $40.00 Brand new pair of black English spur leathers with silver plate buckles, tips & keepers $30.00 1 like new chin/curb strap with stainless chain that lays flat, has navy nylon straps $3.00 1 Eggbutt snaffle bit 5" mouth, thick mouth piece, Sheffield, England $20.00 1 Tom Thumb snaffle, copper mouth piece 5" $20.00 1 KR 989D low port bit, made here in Reno, contacted the maker and he said he sells this bit for $118.00 has a bit of copper on mouth piece 5" $50.00 1 low port with copper roller bit 5" mouth piece $10.00 2 Sliester mechanical hackamores $20.00 each 1 Running martingale $10.00 1 vintage silver browband head stall with 2 buckles and matching breast collar $200.00 Call Candy 775-849-9950 (can bring to our next club meeting). I must not forget to thank the difficult horses, who made my life miserable, but who were better teachers than the well-behaved school horses who raised no problems. – Alois Podhajsky, Director of the Spanish Riding School, 1939 Buck Brannaman Page 8 Upcoming NHANN Activities! Scheduled typically for the Saturday following each General NHANN Meeting May 12, 2012 10:00am to 2:00pm Trail Trial Practice/ Play Day! Contact Harold Wilson at: [email protected] Let him know if you can attend/help set-up! Location: Debbie Tayler’s Arena, 9910 Matterhorn Blvd., Reno, NV 89506 th Attend May 10 General Meetings for additional information. April Activities Recap- cont’d By Marianne Merriam The Trail Ride on April 21st at Washoe Lake was perfect! The only thing that could possibly have made it better was if each and every member had been there! The weather was gorgeous with a very light wind. We rode a big circle around the County Park, down to the water’s edge where Debbie and Kirk Tayler’s horses were adventurous enough to walk along in the shallow water. Several horses pawed at the water, and a couple tried to roll in the sand! So when we finished, we tied up the horses to the trailers and adjacent corrals and had a wonderful pot luck lunch! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Activities! Go to FacebookNHANN.com to see additional photos. KINDNESS “Kindness, I’ve discovered, is everything in life.” Isaac Bashevis Singer, (1904-1991) Writer and Nobel Prize winner in literature. With it we raise ourselves and those around us to a better state of life. Without it… there can be no hope for us. Measure the quality of your next instructor by the intrinsic nature of their manners. Kindness being foremost in their interaction with horses and riders shows an instructor who has learned the lesson of the horse. Those who interact without kindness have not learned the lesson of the horse. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) Philosopher The kindness we can learn with our horses becomes a powerful force, one that begins to enter all facets of our daily lives, with our families, our children, our loved ones. But must be practiced daily to become truly a part of us. Note: The views and opinions expressed in the Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada (NHANN) Newsletters, and at General NHANN Meetings and Activities are those of the authors only and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the NHANN nor its Board of Directors. Classified Ads C CE 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 nonslip 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, alpacas, and birds, as well as fly spray & wound care. Contact Debbie Tayler at [email protected] Note: Non-Members may post “business card” sized, horserelated ads for $10/month. All advertisements are subject to approval by NHANN Board, and must be submitted at least 8 days prior to the General Meeting. Page 9 VHS Tapes For Sale Name/Price Anatomy in Motion 2 The Visible Rider - $5 Cadence Made Simple - $5 Do More with Your Horse – Naturally - $5 Finding the Try - 3 video series - $15 Freestyle Riding - $5 Guide to First Aid for Horses - 2 tape set - $10 Headshyness & Ear Clipping the Easy Way - $5 Hit It off With Your Horse - $5 Horse Foundation - Building For a Lifetime - 2 video set - $10 Partnership - The Study of Level 1 - Video & Booklets - 40$ Partnership - The Study of Level 1 - Video & Booklets - $40 Preparing for Performance - $5 Refinement - The Study of Level 3 - Video & Booklets - $40 Refinement - The Study of Level 3 - Video & Booklets - $40 Round Pen Reasoning - $5 Secrets of Conformation - $5 Tape # 1 intro, Lunge Line Logic, 1/2 saddling - $5 The 7 Games of Parelli Natural Horsemanship - $10 The Secret to Peak Performance Strongid C Parasite Prevention & Control - $5 Trailer Loading and Problem Solving - $5 Author Harris & Brown Smith, Lee Parelli, Pat Rashid, Mark Parelli, Pat Kellon, Eleanor VMD Lyons, John Tellington-Jones, Linda Winters, Richard Parelli, Pat Parelli, Pat Winters, Richard Parelli, Pat Parelli, Pat Lyons, John Bennett, Dr. Deb Parelli, Pat Parelli, Pat Pfizer Animal Health Brannaman, Buck If you are interested in buying any of these tapes, please come to the next NHANN meeting to purchase them. Horse Advertisement: We have a special needs horse that needs a home. Her Name is Anna and her hair is as smooth as silk she loves to be loved and with the right diet this wonderful animal could come back to a sound well trained Peruvian Paso. If interested please call Horse Rescue Haven at 775 425 1156. NHANN May 2012