HOOFBEATS - Care for the Horses

November-December 2005
Volume 6, Issue 1
Hoofbeats is the official newsletter of
Care For The Horses (CFH).
CFH is a 501 (c) 3 Non Profit
organization formed to prevent
abuse and neglect to horses in
Southeast Arizona. This program
offers feed and/or medical
assistance to owners’ of horses in
times of need.
HOOFBEATS
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Inside this Issue
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= Updates on Recently
Rescued Horses
= Pigeon Fever is in the Area
= “Hairlooms” by Gayle
= A Story About Borrowing A
Horse
= CFH Calendars Available
= Horse Safety and Basic
Training Clinic
2005-2006 Board of Directors
Officers
Ann Jost, President
Shelly Scriven, Vice President
Vickie Rae, Secretary
Bonnie Starr, Treasurer
Directors
Jim Hatton
Janette Van Gordon
Harold Decker
Thomas Schumacher
Shawna McHargue
Diane Murello
William Singer
Debbie Church
Ruth Graber
Web:www.careforthehorses.com
Email: [email protected]
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Submission deadline for the
next issue 2/15/06.
Finally our own
facility!!
Early next year we will be
starting to build our new facility
on 10 acres of land. Dick Scott
from Tucson has been a
supporter of our program since
it’s inception and has kindly
offered us use of some acreage
located off of Moson Road.
To get things started, we will
need horse corrals, fencing,
gates, water tanks and feeders.
If you or someone you know
has any of these items they are
not using, PLEASE donate them
to us.
We will make
arrangements to pick up
whatever items you have.
In the past there have been
times that our foster homes
were full or horses were unsafe
to put into a foster situation, and
we had to turn horses away.
Having our own facility will
enable us to care for a
maximum of 10 horses and use
our foster homes for anything in
excess of that amount.
We will also need volunteers to
come on a regular basis to feed
and care for the horses.
Many individuals have called
wanting to volunteer to brush
horses, clean stalls and help
with feeding, but this has been
difficult with horses at foster
homes. Now you can sign up
for regular days each week to
come out and do just that.
We will be moving our current
shelter and other portable
fencing from some of our foster
homes to our new location.
Please watch for more updates
and how you can volunteer in
other ways to help us do the
setup of the fencing, etc.
2-Horse Trailer Donated
This October we were also
fortunate enough to have Colin
and Angela Colley donate a 2horse trailer to the program.
The Colleys recently relocated
to the area from Georgia and
used the trailer to transport their
horse here.
This is a great asset, as now we
do not always need to take our
big 4-horse trailer when we are
only picking up one horse.
OUR THANKS TO YOU!!
A Story About
Borrowing Horses
More Horses Rescued
This is a true story and one that
I hope never happens to anyone
else.
CFH has been very busy the
past few months responding to
many calls received from
concerned individuals.
A young girl purchased her first
horse and they enjoyed trail
riding and just being together.
One day she asked her cousin to
ride along with her, however
her cousin did not have a horse.
She was told that she could
borrow a horse from the stables
where the horses were. So the
girls saddled up and proceeded
to go for a ride.
On September 11, 2005, four
horses were rescued in the
Sierra Vista area.
The horses ranged in weight
from 650 lbs. to 900 lbs. The
actual weight for these horses
should have been 950 lbs to
1,300 lbs. respectively.
One horse was not lucky
enough to survive the ordeal
and had to be euthanized.
However, the other three horses
have found wonderful new
homes.
One horse is still
waiting to be released to his
new family, as he still needs to
gain 200 more lbs. according to
the veterinarian.
Hairlooms by Gayle
Hairlooms are handcrafted
horsehair
“ornaments,
key
chains, zipper pulls, headstall
and girth hangers”. Hairlooms
are truly unique.
You can now own an original
piece of art without mortgaging
your farm or have something to
show your cherished memories
of your beloved companion.
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Pigeon Fever
is in the Area
There
have
been
some
confirmed cases of Pigeon
Fever recently in and around
Cochise County. This infection
is carried by flies and can make
your horse very sick.
Hairlooms make GREAT gifts
for your "horsey" friends - you
can use raw horsehair that I
supply or your own horsehair.
Cost starts at $15.00.
www.handyhorsewoman.com or
[email protected]
$1 from each item sold during
the next 2 months will be
donated to CFH.
To find out more about the
symptoms and what to do,
please call your veterinarian.
If you would like to advertise in
Hoofbeats please contact our
editor at:
[email protected]
Just a reminder if you currently
do not have a vet, please call
and get on their client list prior
to an emergency situation by
scheduling a well-check for
your horse. This is also a good
time to get your fall shots.
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After some distance out they
came to a point in the trail
where the horses started acting
uneasy. Not knowing what to
do they continued on their ride.
All of a sudden a bear came into
sight, the horses spooked and
one rider fell off, the horse went
over the edge of the trail and
fell down into a ravine, where
he broke his neck. The other
horse also went over the edge,
but was lucky only to injure his
leg.
The girls were shaken but
managed to walk till they found
some hikers who helped them
get back to the barn.
The horse that died belonged to
the stables. Payment for the
horse’s value was requested of
$2,500 from the girl’s family
who borrowed the horse.
Remember if you borrow a
horse sign a document that
outlines the responsibilities of
both parties if there is an
accident. Ask those familiar
with
the area if there are any
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dangerous areas or animals and
ride close to the barn.
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2006 Calendars on sale Now
This calendar features pictures of several of the horses that have been through the
program in the past three years. Each page includes a picture and a story about the horse.
You can purchase a calendar by sending your check payable to Care For The Horses, PO
Box 884, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Please make sure to include your mailing address.
Calendars will also be on sale at our Faye Connor Memorial show on November 19, 2005
at the Sierra Vista Riding club.
We will be selling calendars at local feed stores throughout the months of November and
December. You may also place orders by contacting us at [email protected] or
by calling Ann Jost at 520-378-0896.
501 (c) 3 Non Profit
Address Correction Requested
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January 7, 2006
Horse Safety and Basic Training Clinic to be Offered by Ken Lynch
Ken Lynch has trained winning horses for many National Horse shows. He is nationally known for his
expertise and has taught several students over the years to go on and win national titles.
On January 7, 2006 he will be holding a clinic that will benefit Care For The Horses. This clinic will be great
for anyone who currently has a horse or those thinking of owning a horse someday.
During this clinic Mr. Lynch will be covering do’s and don’ts with your horse. He will expand on basic
training on how to prepare your horse to stop, turn, travel and work on keeping your horse calm.
Ken will also work with each participant on their future goals with their horse and discuss how the horses’
confirmation plays a part in that goal.
There will also be time available for questions and answers from participants or auditors.
The clinic will be held at 12229 E. Hwy 92, Palominas, AZ., by mile marker 344. The event will be from
10:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. Please bring a sack lunch and something to drink. If you are
bringing your horse, please arrive by 9:00 a.m.
This clinic is limited to only 20 horse & rider participants. The cost for horse & rider participation will be
$25. Auditing is available for $10 and there is no limit to the number of auditors attending this clinic.
Due to the limited class size it is requested that you send in your $25 class fee to PO Box 884, Sierra
Vista, AZ, 85635 as soon as possible. This clinic is sure to fill up quickly. Please make checks payable
to Care For The Horses.
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