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Sunday, October 23, 2011
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Upcoming Events in Tennessee
Until my problems with my server are fixed, I'll be posting upcoming shows and events on this blog. Here are the latest announcements:
Just a reminder to everyone that the Stone Gate Farm Open Show was rescheduled to Oct 22nd, classes for English and western riders, including but not limited to barrels, jumpers , hunter classes and western pleasure. We have a great AQHA carded judge Jessica Rhymer Page, who will also be doing a clinic at the farm on Sunday Oct. 23rd. Show all day saturday for $50 or clinic sunday for $65. Spaces are limited for the clinic so please RSVP asap at 865-617-5908. Come enjoy the fall weather for a fun open show and clinic with us!
Cow working, horsemanship clinic by Scott Kiger and John Niceley Oct 22 and 23. Attend one or both days. All levels welcome, even problem horses. No experience necessary for cow work or cutting. Riding weather is great now! Come enjoy the cowboy experience with us all day. Scott Kiger 706-506-5526
Tennessee Getaway Clinic Team taught by Chase Dodd and Betsy Moles. November 11 at 9AM - November 13 at 5PM. Dodd's Ranch, 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd., Soddy Daisy, TN. Escape the Hustle of your urban life and head to the mountains during peak leaf season with your horse! Get out side your comfort zone and immerse yourself in horsemanship with two renown Trainers in the Southeast Chase Dodd and Betsy Moles. The focus of this clinic will be trail riding both competitive and recreational, body control and communication. The Clinic starts Friday afternoon at 1:00, continues all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon enjoy a group trail ride on the 35 miles of trails on flat top mountain during peak leaf season. The Dodds Horsemanship Ranch boasts a 100 by 200 open arena and a 80 by 150 covered arena. The property is surrounded by 1200 acres with 35+ miles of trails. Horses will have stall accommodations for the weekend included in the clinic fee. Clinic Fee is $325 if registered before Oct 7. and $375 after Oct 7. 50% down to hold your spot. All horse accommodation are included in clinic fees. Contact Chase Dodd with any questions. 423-309-1691
Everyone, Mark your calendars: National Cowboy Asociation Finals 2011 Rodeo will be November 18 and 19 at the Great Smokies Mountain Expo Center in White Pine. This rodeo is the main fundraiser for Ridin' High Inc., a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding facility located in Morristown.
The Henry County Saddle Club will be having their year end awards banquet and elections for 2011 officers and board members on Saturday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Henry Civic Center. The main course and drinks will be provided. Please bring two sides. Thinking about running for office? Now is the time to find out what the responsabilities are for each position and how you can contribute to improving what our club has to offer!
Remember, members are the club and, the club is what we members make it so, let's make it great!!!
Haunted Hay Rides to benefit Mustang Alley Horse Rescue. Every Friday and Saturday in October. 1020 Walters Rd. Greenville, TN For more information, 423-552-5988 or www.mustangalley.org
Riverdale Saddle Club would like to invite everyone out to our last show of the season Saturday October 15th. Speed events start at 11am with the show starting promptly at 4pm. We are located east of Knoxville take Strawberry plains exit off of I40. Saturday, October 15 · 10:00am - 10:00pm
Oak Ridge Riding Club will be holding a tack sale on October 15th from 8AM to 3PM. Booths are 10x10 feet and are $10 each. Exhibitors must provide their own chairs and tables. No animals of any kind are allowed at the sale. You may however put up posters and hand out flyers for horses or other animals that you have for sale. Set up will be from 6AM to 8AM. Pre-registration is not required; you can pay when you arrive. 470 Tuskeegee Drive, Oak Ridge, TN. For more information, contact Ruth Tuft at 865-483-7504 or rmtuft@mindspring.com
Buy your tickets for Dancing for the Horses Oct 24 at Cotton Eyed Joe in advance. If you can't attend would you be willing to donate $10? Hope to see you there.
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Just a reminder to everyone that the Stone Gate Farm Open Show was rescheduled to Oct 22nd, classes for English and western riders, including but not limited to barrels, jumpers , hunter classes and western pleasure. We have a great AQHA carded judge Jessica Rhymer Page, who will also be doing a clinic at the farm on Sunday Oct. 23rd. Show all day saturday for $50 or clinic sunday for $65. Spaces are limited for the clinic so please RSVP asap at 865-617-5908. Come enjoy the fall weather for a fun open show and clinic with us!
Cow working, horsemanship clinic by Scott Kiger and John Niceley Oct 22 and 23. Attend one or both days. All levels welcome, even problem horses. No experience necessary for cow work or cutting. Riding weather is great now! Come enjoy the cowboy experience with us all day. Scott Kiger 706-506-5526
f you have any questions please feel free to contact Brandy McDonnell at 865-466-3609 or bluepointstables@gmail.com
Tennessee Getaway Clinic Team taught by Chase Dodd and Betsy Moles. November 11 at 9AM - November 13 at 5PM. Dodd's Ranch, 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd., Soddy Daisy, TN. Escape the Hustle of your urban life and head to the mountains during peak leaf season with your horse! Get out side your comfort zone and immerse yourself in horsemanship with two renown Trainers in the Southeast Chase Dodd and Betsy Moles. The focus of this clinic will be trail riding both competitive and recreational, body control and communication. The Clinic starts Friday afternoon at 1:00, continues all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon enjoy a group trail ride on the 35 miles of trails on flat top mountain during peak leaf season. The Dodds Horsemanship Ranch boasts a 100 by 200 open arena and a 80 by 150 covered arena. The property is surrounded by 1200 acres with 35+ miles of trails. Horses will have stall accommodations for the weekend included in the clinic fee. Clinic Fee is $325 if registered before Oct 7. and $375 after Oct 7. 50% down to hold your spot. All horse accommodation are included in clinic fees. Contact Chase Dodd with any questions. 423-309-1691
The Henry County Saddle Club will be having their year end awards banquet and elections for 2011 officers and board members on Saturday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Henry Civic Center. The main course and drinks will be provided. Please bring two sides. Thinking about running for office? Now is the time to find out what the responsabilities are for each position and how you can contribute to improving what our club has to offer!
Remember, members are the club and, the club is what we members make it so, let's make it great!!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Horse Stolen in Georgia ALERT
Just received this info from a friend about a horse stolen in Georgia and they wanted to get the word out. Please report and send to as many people as you can...
Horse stolen from his Locust Grove, GA (Henry County) pasture in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Buddy is a Quarter Horse Gelding, 15.3 hands, 1200 lbs. Palomino, 9 years old, Back left foot white. Front left egg bar shoe from a quarter crack. Shoes all around. Three inch scar on the left cheek.Anyone with ANY information please contact Rachel 678-618-7735.
Horse stolen from his Locust Grove, GA (Henry County) pasture in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Buddy is a Quarter Horse Gelding, 15.3 hands, 1200 lbs. Palomino, 9 years old, Back left foot white. Front left egg bar shoe from a quarter crack. Shoes all around. Three inch scar on the left cheek.Anyone with ANY information please contact Rachel 678-618-7735.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Fatal Case of EHV1 puts U.T. Vet Hospital Under Quarantine
I thought that I should address this here since many people check the blog on a regular basis for news and updates. As most of you probably already know, a necropsy on a horse brought into the U.T. School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital last Thursday, September 15th, which had to be euthanized on Friday, September 16th, has confirmed that the horse was infected with the neurotropic form of EHV-1 (Equine Herpes Virus-1.) The Tennessee State Veterinarian placed both the U.T. School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital and The Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge,where the infected horse originated, under initially a seven day quarantine which has now been extended to two weeks.
EHV-1 is extremely contagious. An outbreak which began at the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championship in Ogden, Utah in May spread to four surrounding states and Canada. Horse shows and events across the Western U.S. and Canada were canceled for a month following the outbreak. Although doctors at UT Equine Hospital remain cautious, there have been no new cases of EHV-1 diagnosed at the hospital or in East Tennessee after the initial case last Thursday.
Equine Herpes Virus-1 infection can be spread to other horses, llamas and alpacas through airborne fluids such as the result of a sneeze. It can also be spread by sharing feed, brushes, water and other equipment. If an infected horse is introduced to a previously unexposed herd, up to 70% of that herd can expect to be infected if precautions are not taken to limit exposure. Infection causes abortion and respiratory distress. Encephalitis can develop which can lead to ataxia, paralysis and death. Although the disease is highly infectious, not every horse that comes in contact with the contagion develops the disease or becomes symptomatic. As with most infectious diseases pregnant mares, very young, very old and sick horses as well as horses under stress are the most susceptible.
EHV-1 is a mutant virus from the same family as the Rhino virus but, although being up to date on your Rhino vaccine can help to alleviate and lessen symptoms, there really is not an affective vaccine for EHV-1. Still, veterinarians are recommending making certain that your Rhino boosters are up to date and suggest that if your horses have not been inoculated in under five months, that you give them a booster. My vet, Dr. Melissa Hamilton, has suggested that her patients not only get boosters but until the quarantine is lifted that horse owners keep their horses as isolated as possible and avoid places where strange horses will be gathered such as shows and trail rides. She also suggests that if you come in contact with strange horses, you should wash up well before being around your own horses.
The University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital will still be taking emergency patients for surgery but once the horses are at the hospital, they will not be allowed to leave until the quarantine is lifted. Owners however will not be charged for the additional days.
U.T. is also holding an owners forum which will be webcast this Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM and should address any questions and concerns that you might have. Check the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture website for more information on the webcast and news updates on the virus.
EHV-1 is extremely contagious. An outbreak which began at the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championship in Ogden, Utah in May spread to four surrounding states and Canada. Horse shows and events across the Western U.S. and Canada were canceled for a month following the outbreak. Although doctors at UT Equine Hospital remain cautious, there have been no new cases of EHV-1 diagnosed at the hospital or in East Tennessee after the initial case last Thursday.
Equine Herpes Virus-1 infection can be spread to other horses, llamas and alpacas through airborne fluids such as the result of a sneeze. It can also be spread by sharing feed, brushes, water and other equipment. If an infected horse is introduced to a previously unexposed herd, up to 70% of that herd can expect to be infected if precautions are not taken to limit exposure. Infection causes abortion and respiratory distress. Encephalitis can develop which can lead to ataxia, paralysis and death. Although the disease is highly infectious, not every horse that comes in contact with the contagion develops the disease or becomes symptomatic. As with most infectious diseases pregnant mares, very young, very old and sick horses as well as horses under stress are the most susceptible.
EHV-1 is a mutant virus from the same family as the Rhino virus but, although being up to date on your Rhino vaccine can help to alleviate and lessen symptoms, there really is not an affective vaccine for EHV-1. Still, veterinarians are recommending making certain that your Rhino boosters are up to date and suggest that if your horses have not been inoculated in under five months, that you give them a booster. My vet, Dr. Melissa Hamilton, has suggested that her patients not only get boosters but until the quarantine is lifted that horse owners keep their horses as isolated as possible and avoid places where strange horses will be gathered such as shows and trail rides. She also suggests that if you come in contact with strange horses, you should wash up well before being around your own horses.
The University of Tennessee School of Veterinary Medicine Equine Hospital will still be taking emergency patients for surgery but once the horses are at the hospital, they will not be allowed to leave until the quarantine is lifted. Owners however will not be charged for the additional days.
U.T. is also holding an owners forum which will be webcast this Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM and should address any questions and concerns that you might have. Check the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture website for more information on the webcast and news updates on the virus.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Benefit Chile Dinner and Silent Auction
I know many of you in the East TN valley know Dale Collis for his skill as a farrier. He's my farrier but I also count him amongst my friends. His uncle, Arnold Collis, has stage 4 cancer and no insurance. They are holding a chile dinner and silent auction to benefit him on the 24th at the Steekee School in Loudon, Tennessee (It's in the country but stop and ask because most people can tell you how to get there). Activities like an old fashioned cake walk, pony rides and more will start at 11:00 a.m. and last until 5:00 p.m. when they will start serving the chile and other treats. The silent auction will follow the dinner. If anyone would like to donate to the auction, let me know and I'll put you in touch with Dale or his dad.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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