Summer2012 - Horse Protection Association of Florida

Number 1
2012 Newsletter
New Matching Gift Challenge
Thank You to everyone who helped the horses!
You came through for the horses in December and created a miracle. With funds about
to run out, donations and grants that came in during the Matching Gift Challenge allowed
HPAF to operate through May of 2012. Spring donations and grants brought in funds
that will enable HPAF to operate through the end of August. We are so grateful for all
you wonderful, caring people who donated for the horses. Once again, our dear friend
who has done so much for the horses and prefers to remain anonymous because she
is humble as well as generous, has offered another Matching Gift Challenge and
will match all donations through July 30th up to $10,000. Your matching donations
will make it possible for HPAF to continue helping the horses.
~New Rescues~
Caleigh Feb. 29, 2012
Caleigh May 11, 2012
Delilah Dec. 27, 2011
Delilah April 25, 2012
Crescent Moon Feb. 23, 2012
Crescent Moon May 11, 2012
Executive Director
A Special Thank You
Board of Directors
To those who made an outstandingcontribution since the last newsletter
Morgan Silver
Lynn S. Peck, DVM, MS
President
Robert Silver
Vice President
James Hoffman
Secretary
Honorary Board
Bart Goldberg
Margie Goldstein-Engle
Mrs. Loriel Hogan
R. Kirk Landon
Thomas J. Lane, DVM
George Morris
Amy Sperling
Gerald Wessner, VMD
Corporate Sponsor
Florida Thoroughbred Farm Mgrs.
Mailing address and
contributions:
HPAF
20690 NW 130th Avenue
Micanopy, FL 32667
Tel: 352/466-4366
Fax: 352/466-4072
E-mail: [email protected]
REQUIRED INFORMATION:
PURSUIT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF FLORIDA STATUTE 496.411 THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS
PROVIDED: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL
REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER
SERVICES BY CALLING (800) 4357352
WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
REGISTRATION DOES NOT
IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL,
OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE
STATE OF FLORIDA. Florida
Department of Agriculture & Consumer
Services registration #; SC-02543.
Percentage of each contribution retained
by any professional solicitor: Zero %.
William H. Donner Foundation
Ray & Elise Kauffman
Florida Thoroughbred Farm Managers
Michael Nuzzo
Amy Sperling
Felburn Foundation
Stephen Ehrhart
Korth Family Foundation
Ahimsa Foundation
Folke H. Peterson Charitable Foundation
SJ Edwards Foundation
Richard Reed
Wendy & Sammy Hanson
Bo Reich
Jim & Julie Byers
Diane Graham
SPCA of Marion County
Arredondo Dressage Society
Gelina/McClees Foundation
Quail Roost Foundation
Andrews Family Foundation
Mr. & Mrs Jay A. Barrows
Donald Manuchia
Christine Bertuzzi
~Thank you~
Thank You to Dr. Marilyn Maler of Sun Spirit Veterinary Services for her
continuing donation of excellent veterinary services including acupuncture and
chiropractic work on the horses.
Our Thanks to HPAF President Dr. Lynn Peck of All Holistic Veterinary
Care for helping so many of the horses with their old injuries and back
problems. Her healing skills and expertise will enable the horses to be ridden
again and therefore more adoptable. We are so fortunate to have Dr. Peck as
a part of the team!
Thank you to KC & Robyn LaPierre of IAEP, Inc. for the donation of
Silvetrasol Hoof & Wound Wash, Lapierre’s Colloidal Silver and Energetics
Professional Hoofware Wraps.
Thank you to Zephyr’s Garden for the wonderful donation of No Fly Zone
Healing Salve, Stop the Itch Spray and Shampoo. Our horses love your
products!
Thank You to Susan Edwards and Dave Staub for the donation and
delivery of a wonderful Whirlpool Duo high capacity washing machine. Your
timing couldn’t have been more perfect!
Thank you to Jami Robinson for making HPAF the beneficiary of the ACTHA
trail ride held in Altoona, Florida in April. Thank you Jami for all of your hard
work in putting on this ride. Thank you to Sponsors: Dan’s Feed in Umatilla,
Southern States Feed, and Tractor Supply in Eustis for their donations.
~ Polo in May ~
Prior to the scheduled trial, Assistant State Attorney Darla Whistler
announced that Defendant Chris Brown plead to felony animal cruelty charges and was adjudicated guilty in the case involving Polo,
the Thoroughbred mare who was found emaciated and near death
last July in Chiefland, Florida. Horse Protection Association of Florida
worked with the Levy County Sheriff’s Office and the Assistant State
Attorney Ms. Whistler to prepare this case for trial. This
adjudication of felony animal cruelty is precendent setting for
prosecution of the starvation of a horse which involved a repeated,
long-term failure to provide feed for Polo. This resulted in
excessive or repeated infliction of unnecessary pain and suffering
of the mare. The Defendant avoided possible jail time by taking the
plea agreement and was sentenced to five years probation. Brown
will not be allowed to own or keep any animals, domestic or
livestock, during this probationary period. Our deepest thanks to
Assistant State Attorney Darla Whistler of the Eighth Judicial Circuit’s
Levy County State Attorney’s Office in Bronson for her successful
prosecution of this case for felony animal cruelty.
July 22, 2011
May 22, 2012
Polo is happy, healthy and thriving at the HPAF farm in Micanopy.
Dear Morgan,
I have not had a chance to write since we have been back home, you see how busy those girls keep me.
I just wanted to tell you and your staff what an amazing time we had. Thank you for all of your time you
devoted to us. How is everyone doing? The girls ask often and show pictures of Buzzy and wonder how
he is. Taylynn really liked him. How is Delilah? It’s amazing how my girls tell and show everyone the
pictures and the way they brag about the horses, it is like they have known them for a long time. You
have an amazing place and I pray for you to continue to be blessed with donations on a regular basis. I
have spoken with several adults and they would like to come up with us one weekend. If you will have us
again, we will work hard for you to get some more chores done to help out. Take care and I can’t wait to
see you guys again.
The Williamson Family, Tiffany, Shane, Taylynn, age 11, and Laykin, age 6.
(The Williams Family spent a week at HPAF for a working vacation.)
Thank you sponsors! The horses love you!
Michael Nuzzo of Miami, Florida for sponsoring Scarlett
Susan Dresnick of Pinecrest
Richard Reed of Miami
for sponsoring Wanda.
for sponsoring Toni
Karen Fischer of Ocala
Jean Pecor of Shelburne, VT.
for sponsoring Bandero
for sponsoring Cindy.
Dianne Haddick of Cheverly, MD
Rosemary Taylor & Eugene Rodriguez
for sponsoring Buttercup.
of Brandon for sponsoring Fez.
Elly Mims of Miami
Kathie Schlesinger of Coral Gables
for sponsoring Cheyenne
for sponsoring MooMoo
Congratulations On Your Adoption!
Diane Graham and Little Joe
Katie Oswalt-Maclachlan and
Lucky Lancelot
Robin Brosmer and Ranger
Ellen Carroll and Beauty
Jo Harder and Beach
Cheryl McPherron and Isabel
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Teah Wilson
with Tonto
Dear HPAF,
For my birthday, I decided to donate to your farm. My mom found your
farm. She told me about what you do and I thought it was a wonderful
thing for you to do for these poor sweet horses, ponies and donkeys. So
I wanted to donate to your farm instead of getting presents. Lots of
people at my birthday donated, I am so, so., so, so, so, so, so, so, so,
so glad they did. I know it is helping lots of horses/animals out in the
world who need the help a lot more than any of us. i think what your
farm is doing is super great. I am so glad you are doing what you are
doing now. Thank you for doing what you are doing. Thank you and keep
up the great work. You are wonderful.
Teah E. Wilson
Thank You Teah for helping the horses, you are a remarkable young lady!
A Very Special Thank You to the Arredondo Dressage Society for holding the 3rd
Annual Horses Helping Horses benefit for HPAF on April 15th, 2012 at the
Canterbury Equestrian Showplace in Newberry. We cannot adequately express
our gratitude for all of the people who gave their time and energy to make this
event a huge success resulting in a wonderful donation for the horses.
“IN MEMORY OF”
Pat Trapp & Gale Dressler...................Don & Gail Schroeder
Wayne Walker................................................Marianne Scholer
Genevieve Herrick............................................Susan Azevedo
Charlie Phillips..........................................Margaret McFarland
Jerry Johnson, Jr. .......................................... Jill & Don Beatty
John McBride...................................................Sabrina Jarema
Harriet Snipe.....................................................Karen Edwards
S. Ray Gill...........................................................Barbara Keedy
Shirley Leeds..............................................Deborah Lumpkins
Helen Greening.......................................................Vicki Wilson
Jack Timmesh.......................................Lou & Howard Meuche
Mike Fitzsimmons...........................................Bill & Lil Chalker
Rebecca Goodman............................................Jeff Lafreniere
Linda Wittosch.......................................................Brian Conroy
June Nogle................................David Brown & Nina Glasgow
Loraine Markish.............................................The Waugaman’s
Charles Vollmar.............Marie Staedeli, Eleanor & Lloyd Falk
Gary Patton...........Jack & Marilyn Berg, Brenda Rosenbaum
Margaret Clements & Mike Fitzsimmons..........Lynne Charter
Rudy......................................................................Carolyn Howd
Bembona Gary...........................................................Olga Gary
Brassie & Dorian.......................................................Sue Floyd
Solar hawk, April Lynn & Lady........................Geraldine Fuller
Hawk Hill Tara...........................................................Anne Onett
Maggie...........................................................Julie & Jim Byers
Lily Belle..........................................................Lil & Bill Chalker
Donations made
in memory of
Ann Averitt
a lifelong horsewoman
and dear friend
Morgan Silver
Glenn Gish
Sondra Smith
Stella Moore
Susan A. Murphy
David & Glenna Ware
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A bequest
in your will or living trust is
an uncomplicated way to
help protect horses. By
including HPAF in your
estate plans, you can leave a
legacy memorializing a
lifetime of compassion for
horses
In Memory of Ora Evola
(as remembered by her dear friend and investment advisor Diana Williams with Merrill Lynch)
Ora was born in Ontario, Canada. She eventually moved to Florida and settled on a little farm
in Dunnellon when she retired with a horse, a cow, some chickens and a dog. she always loved
animals, especially dogs and horses. She used to ride horses as a child and always said, “You
can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat animals!” Ora discovered she was terminally
ill earlier this year, and she wanted in some way to make a difference by promoting animal
wellness. while reviewing her estate plan, she mentioned that she would love to help some local
organizations. Fortunately, we had recently read an article in the newspaper about the positive
impact from Horse Protection. Just like Ora, always wanting to help those that need it most, she
decided this was a place that would put some money to practical, good use. Ora passed away
in early April at the age of 81. She was a little woman with a big heart! She would be proud to
know you appreciate her kindness!
Our deepest appreciation to Ms Evola for her bequest to HPAF.
Her thoughtfulness and caring has made a huge impact on the lives of so
many horses.
Thank You to my Parents
Many of you have not had the pleasure of meeting my parents Robert and Doris Silver who
live in Miami and have been married for 63 years. The support they gave me allowed me to pursue my
dream of working with horses.
My mother, a journalist and writer, gave me an affinity for reading and writing that enables me
to write about the horses. Not to mention driving me back and forth to the stables daily and helping me
at shows during my youth. She made sure that I was able to have the horses that she wanted but
could never have as a girl. When I left the horse show world and became aware of neglect and abuse
to horses, the horsemanship I learned in my earlier career gave me the skills necessary to help the
starved and neglected horses.
My father, who was the youngest B17 Bomber Squadron Leader in WWII is the person who
mails out most of the Thank You letters for Horse Protection Association of Florida. HPAF exists today
and has grown for the past 22 years only because of my father. It was his support that allowed me to
start and develop HPAF. It was in great part his financial support that kept HPAF going in the early
years. He did all of the office and financial work for the first ten years which was no easy task. He
has been a board member, grant writer, PR person, and my support for 22 years; always there and
ready to help
It is only because of my parents that HPAF exists and so many horses have been helped over
the past 22 years and for that I am eternally grateful.
Morgan
“IN HONOR OF”
Special thanks
Jim Jacobs.....................................Jackie Tutko
Madge Gunia............................Donna Wartman
Maya Hebert........................................Al Hebert
Debbie Hall....................................Vicki Coates
Helene Summers...............Margherita Downey
Lorraine Cibley...............................Laurel Davis
Karen Wood..............................Marilyn Weaver
Dot Gross......................................Karen Lappe
Morgan & Robert Silver......Mary Ann Merriman
Helene Summers.......................Karen Hotaling
Lillian Schaefer............................Carolyn Howd
Susan Petrillo............................Mary Prelovsky
to the wonderful HPAF
Volunteers who help
every week!
Lynn Niles Condermann
Wilma Schwarz
Sally Doggett
Brianna Braddock
“COMMEMORATING”
Jessi Johnson’s 100th Birthday.........Elly Mims
Carlton’s 80th Birthday...Carlton & Nancy Bahn
Nancy Hoffman’s Birthday...Bill & Happy Pross
Safiro’s 1st Anniversary with us..................Katy & KC
Nichoalds
Wilma with Spiff
Wish List
Pure Aloe Gel
Fly Spray
Desitin
Swat
Bach Rescue Remedy
Show Sheen
Printer Inks: HP 93, 95 & 98
Brother LC61
Coffee Grinder for Flax Seed
Food Processor for Carrots
Any Tools!
Cordless Saw & Drill
Air Compressor
Used Western Saddles
Used Dressage Saddles
Tractor for mowing
10 or 12 foot Bushhog
Stall Mats
Fans for 2 barns
Electric Wiring for Barn
Large Pasture Drag
Tree Trimming, Culverts & Fill Dirt
1000 feet of 4 ‘No-Climb Fencing
400 - 6’-7” Wood Fence Posts
1200 Fence Boards
Indoor Arena
Stock Trailer 24’x7’ or taller, with cut gate
New Ford Truck for hauling horses
Feed Store Credit:
Ocala Breeders Feed 352-629-8686
Chiefland Farm Supply 352493-4294
MidWest Feed Archer 352-495-9090
Larson Farms 352-732-4445
Thank YYou
ou tto
o Dr
Dr.. Xie and the
CHI Institute
for holding veterinary acupuncture
classes at HPAF. We are so grateful
to Dr. Xie and the CHI for treating
the horses and donating their top
quality herbal remedies that are so
beneficial to the horses.
Jamie on Rainy
Diana on Olivia
HPAF is pleased to welcome
a new trainer at the farm. Jamie Chadwick
has joined the HPAF team after taking part
in the February Martin Black Colt Starting
that twenty HPAF horses attended. Trainer
Diana Griffis is also at the HPAF farm part
time and is getting some of the younger and
new horses started in training. Now the
youngsters and difficult horses are finally
getting the training and miles that they need
to help them become more adoptable.
Victoria
September 23, 2011
February 23, 2012
The American School
of Equine Dentistry
was at the HPAF farm for the second year.
The dental students and their instructors
floated the teeth of 38 horses. Many of
the young horses had their wolf teeth
extracted and some of the old horses had
their geriatric mouths helped!
Non-Profit
Organization
Permit 50
Micanopy, FL
32667
20690 NW 130 Avenue Micanopy FL 32667
Tel: 352/466-4366 Fax: 352/466-4072
www.hpaf.org
Open House
and Tack Sale
Saturday, July 7th &
Saturday, August 4th
10am to 1pm
Volunteers
Needed to help!
Membership Form
Annual Membership
Rescuer
Winner’s Circle
$40
$60
$100
Sponsor
Patron
Benefactor
$350
$500
$_____
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