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by April 10th for the May/June 2008 issue!!!
VA Percheron Assoc. & VA Draft Horse and Mule Assoc. Plow Day"
This event will be held on March 22 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bob Brennan's Chestnut Ridge Farm in Orange, Virginia. "Plow Day" events offer an opportunity to share some knowledge and to promote the use of all draft animals. Some equipment will be available to use, and single horses are welcome. There will be help available to those who have never plowed, disked, or harrowed before. Bring your own lunch and chairs to this event. For more information, contact Bob Brennan at (540) 672-5692 or Meg Birney at (703) 628-2422 or go to the Web site: www.vdhma.org.
Events at Days End Farm Horse Rescue
A Large Animal Rescue Training Class with instructor Brooke Vrany will be held on March 15. Many times you don't have time for a rescue professional to arrive at the scene to help your horse. This class will provide information about being prepared for many types of equine emergencies. (This course is done using our rescue equipment and a plastic horse.)
The "Grapes of Hooves," Days End's Spring Wine Tasting and Live Auction will be held at the Ten Oaks Ballroom in Clarksville, Maryland, on March 29, 2008, at 7 p.m., and tickets will be $50.00 each. The Days End Farm Horse Rescue will also have a Horse Care Clinic. Levels I and II will be held on April 19-20, 2008, at the farm. It will be a Hands-On Clinic for long-time horse owners, first-time horse owners, and those planning to buy a horse in the future. Topics will be presented by equine professional instructors and include vitals and body condition scoring, management and feeding, what to do before the vet arrives, and much more. For more information about these or other Days End Farm Horse Rescue events, go to the Web site, www.defhr.org, call 301-854-5037, or e-Mail defhr@erols.com.
2008 Purina Mills HOW® Horse Owner Workshop
This local educational event held on March 25, 2008, at Leggett Town and Country, 335 Mt. Cross Rd., Danville, Virginia, will provide the opportunity to learn more about taking care of your horse. Hear the latest news on horse health, nutrition, training and equipment; talk with local and national equine experts; and meet other horse owners. The HOW® event will provide a wealth of knowledge and special offers. Learn more about the new Omolene University, an educational Web site with information about discounts, merchandise, prizes and FREE FEED! For more information, call (434) 797-930 or go to the Purina Web site www.horse.purinamills.com.
Barrel Racing Clinic
Isle of Wight (IOW) Barrel Racing Association will host a barrel racing clinic at Merry Oaks Stable in Windsor, Virginia, on April 19 at 1 p.m. (The rain date is April 26). This clinic will be taught by world-qualifier and -renowned trainer Danny Bowley. The clinic will be limited to 20 riders at $50 per rider. Spectators pay $10 dollars each. To register for the clinic or for more information, please contact Sonja Reuter at 757-846-6076 or via e-mail at sdreuter@hughes.net. Also, starting soon, Merry Oaks Stable will be hosting IOW barrel racing shows monthly. Check the Web site, www.merryoaksstables.com, for show dates.
New Stall Safe® Disinfectant & Sanitizer - It's Germ Warfare!
New Stall Safe® disinfectant and sanitizer is Environment Protection Agency-approved as an effective way to kill and prevent the spread of contagious viruses and bacteria. Horse owners can now help prevent disease outbreaks by regularly disinfecting and sanitizing barns, stalls, trailers, and equipment with Stall Safe® disinfectant and sanitizer from Absorbine. Stall Safe is a proven virucidal (destroys viruses), antibacterial, and to inhibit mildew growth. It is more effective than most chemicals, including bleach, ammonia, iodine, and pine cleaners. Regular use of Stall Safe® can eliminate staphylococcus aureus, salmonella, porcine rotavirus, and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus. Use it in the barn or trailer and on buckets and equipment. It also eliminates unpleasant odors. Available in a handy kit containing a bottle of Stall Safe® concentrate, one ergonomically comfortable gallon bottle for mixing, and a unique motorized sprayer for ease of use, Stall Safe® is available from Absorbine®. Suggested retail price for the kit is $24.99, with the 2-ounce concentrated refill available at a suggested retail price of $11.99. Absorbine® products are available nationwide in tack shops, farm supply stores, and catalogs. For a dealer near you or for more information, visit the Absorbine® Web site at www.absorbine.com.
The Horse Population Increases Across VA
The 2006 Equine Survey Report that was recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service shows the number of horses, ponies, and mules in Virginia grew 26 percent between 2001 and 2006. The central and northern parts of Virginia are home to most of the state's horses, but the population is increasing throughout the state, including the southern and southeastern areas. The IOW's horse population increased 46 percent between 2001 and 2006. There are an estimated 215,000 horses, ponies, and mules in Virginia. The report indicates the total value of all equines on November 1, 2006, was $1.65 billion. That's up 13 percent from 2001. Horses are the sixth-largest commodity in Virginia based on cash receipts. USDA Web site: www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Virginia/Publications/Equine/index.asp.
Linda Tellington-Jones Clinic in April
World-renowned horse trainer and behaviorist, Linda Tellington-Jones, founder of Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM®) and TTouch® will present a 5-day horse training clinic from April 30 to May 4 at TTEAM Training Center at Brookhill Farm in Middleburg, Virginia. She will also give an evening demonstration on Friday, May 2, at Sunny's Corner Farm at Takaro in Middleburg, Virginia.
For over 30 years, Linda has traveled the world teaching people how to work with their animals in a kinder, more effective way. Her unique training method seeks to develop trust, confidence, and willingness in horses by eliminating fear, pain, and misunderstanding, all of which are the main causes of resistance and undesirable behavior. Her goal is to produce a willing partnership with the horse without the use of fear, force, or dominance.
Linda's organization, Tellington TTouch Training, has hundreds of equine and companion animal practitioners around the world. Linda has authored 15 books published in 12 languages and has produced over a dozen videos on training horses. Linda's latest book is The Ultimate Horse Behavior and Training Book.
Local practitioners of TTEAM and TTouch include Pam Woolley of Middleburg, Jan Snodgrass of Marshall, and Sandy Rankowitz of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Advanced registration is required for the 5-day clinic. Contact Tellington TTouch Training at 1-800-854-8326 or www.ttouch.com. For the evening demonstration, contact Jan Snodgrass at 540-364-7673 or goodpony@aol.com.
Cart and Carriage Driving Clinics and Summer Day Camps
If you want to learn to drive a horse or want to improve your driving skills, Copper Crest Farm in Wytheville, Virginia, is offering a variety of informative hands-on clinics. Beginning clinics are on April 5, June 14, August 16, and October 18. Three-day clinics for beginning or experienced drivers are April 18 - 20, July 25 - 27, and Oct. 3 - 5. Four-day clinics (held near Charlottesville, Virginia) are May 1 - 4 and June 5 - 8. Horse, harness, and cart/carriage are provided, but you can bring your own. Individual instruction is also available.
Summer day camps are also being held at Copper Crest Farm in Wytheville. There will be lots of fun and educational horse experiences for youth, teens, and adults. For more details, go to www.coppercrestfarm.com. To pre-register or for additional information, contact instructor Pam Umberger at 276-228-5817 or via e-mail at pumberger@coppercrestfarm.com.
Elmington Farm Offers $15,000 Prize Money for 2008 Shows
Beautiful and historic Elmington Farm, located in Berryville, has added a little incentive to its 2008 show series. Total prize money for the 2008 year is in excess of $15,000.00! Now that's quite an incentive! What makes this show series even more fun is that all riders who participate in the three classes of a division are automatically entered in a random drawing for a $25 gift certificate from local merchants. Additionally, Elmington offers Jackpot Paybacks in three of its divisions with no additional entry fees. So even if you don't get the blue ribbon, you have a chance to earn a little green. Hefty year-end cash prizes are being offered to trainers with the most student participants throughout the series and for the most successful trainers, i.e., those with the highest points based on their students' placings. Adults and child participants will similarly be competing for year-end cash prizes for points earned for every class entered and for placings. Elmington Farm is able to offer such prize money thanks to generous sponsorship from a large number of Virginia-, Maryland-, and West Virginia-based businesses. As if that's not enough, look for Elmington's new sand ring and high performance-style turf course in the spring. It seems that Elmington's plan benefits both the participants and the businesses while stimulating the Virginia horse industry. Great idea, and good luck! For more information, go to: www.elmington.com or contact Kathie Hamlin at (540) 955-6219 or info@elmington.com.
TB Network Fun Show and Adoption Day
Thoroughbred Network is hosting its second annual Fun Show and Adoption Day at the Warrenton Horse Show grounds on Saturday, April 26. Classes will range from in-hand classes in the morning, under saddle and jumping classes in the afternoon, and a few fun classes at the end of the day. First-time participants and beginners are encouraged to attend. All breeds and types of horses are welcome. There will be a few divisions limited to Thoroughbreds, including a division for tattooed Thoroughbreds only, non-tattooed Thoroughbreds only, and a conformation class to be judged without prejudice against cosmetic "jewelry," such as bowed tendons, acquired during racing or training. Bring a copy of your Coggins, and leave your pets at home. Spectators are asked to make a donation at the gate. There will be booths sponsored by various animal rescue organizations and an "adoption parade" will be held during the lunch break. Lunch will be available on the grounds. For more information and a class list, please visit www.thoroughbrednetwork.org or call (540) 347-4313.
Reiki Workshop by Janet Dobbs
On April 19 and 20, 2008, at Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary near Fredericksburg, Virginia, Janet Dobbs, a Usui Reiki master teacher and practicioner, will offer a Reiki Level I workshop to introduce students who want to deepen their relationships with animals to basic Reiki techniques through lecture, enlightening discussion, exercises, observation, and practice. Workshop participants will learn the system of Japanese Reiki and the differences, as well as the similarities, between Reiki for humans and Reiki for animals. Upon completion of the workshop, students will receive a Reiki level I practitioner certificate. Cost: $250. Class size is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.animalparadisecommunication.com, call 703-648-1866, or e-mail janet@animalparadisecommunication.com. For more information about Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary, visit http://www.equineelders.org, call 540-972-0936, or e-mail info@equineelders.org.
Confidence Building Clinic
On March 29, conquer obstacles with your horse at Tri-State's annual confidence-building obstacle course clinic in an exciting new venue in Lucketts Virginia, just north of Leesburg off Route 15. Tri-State Riding Club annually sponsors the Obstacle Clinic to provide a safe venue for horse owners to bring their animals and practice overcoming obstacles in a noncompetitive and nonstressful setting. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required ($40/per horse). You can pre-register by completing the registration form and waiver at www.tristaterc.org. For information, call Rosemary Lawler (703) 795-0486 or e-mail Rosie12349@aol.com. Don't forget your current Coggins test, approved helmet, and your camera. The rain date is March 30.