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Working Tirelessly to Save America's Wild Horses
On November 18, an AP article in the New York Times and elsewhere reported that Madeline Pickens, wife of T. Boone Pickens, proposed purchasing around 1 million acres to be a refuge for the horses now in holding facilities, and that the BLM has agreed to give her the horses once she has the land. BLM spokesman Tom Gorey said the agency welcomes the offer.
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Help for Horses Who Pick Up the Wrong Lead - by Jane Savoie
I get so much mail from people whose horses have trouble picking up one of their canter leads. So I just posted a quick video on YouTube that shows a simple leg yielding exercise.
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The Holistic Horse Massage Therapy by Joy Horne
You may ask yourself "Does my horse need a massage?" If you are doing so, I imagine that you have already seen indicators that the answer to this question is "Yes", particularly if you wish to partner with your horse on his improved performance. Maybe he's demonstrating head shyness, sensitivity to touch at the poll or ears, stiffness in flexion, extension, bending or turning.
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Martha's Story - the Perfect Percheron cross, big with a beautiful head and thick neck!
Martha Adams (my friend and co-worker at Dogwood Farm in Jacksonville) had been asking me to keep an eye out for a horse and I've been looking for about two years. I know the type she likes - big with a beautiful head and thick neck! Percheron cross was what I was looking for.
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You're 15 Seconds Away from Relaxation! - by Jane Savoie
It seems like you guys enjoyed the tips on how to break the cycle of fear so much that I thought I'd add another one for you. The simplest, quickest, way to relax is to BREATHE. Now, I know you're breathing or you wouldn't be reading this! ;-) But are you breathing in a way that promotes relaxation?
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Disaster Planning
October SART Sentinel
Hello to all SART members in Florida. Not only do we have a date, time, agenda and place for the next SART Advisory Board meeting - Wednesday December 03, 2008 beginning at 9:00 am at the new USDA/AHIS & PPQ offices, 8100 NW 15th Place in Gainesville - but the possibility of a training class in Agroterrorism alertness and response follows that meeting from 1-5 pm.
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Habitat for Horses Emergency Alert - Hurricane Ike Striking Texas Coast *UPDATE*
Hurricane Ike Update from the President
9/14/2008 p.m.
The HfH emergency response team has been activated by Galveston County Sheriff's Office. We will send in 3 assessment teams Monday morning to assess the damage and determine the need for Equine Rescue. Bonnie Clark, who headed the Equine Operations during Katrina, is on her way to the Habitat for Horses ranch to assist.
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Comprehensive Listing of Southern States Equine Disaster Preparedness
Compiled Sept. 6, 2008:
Major Hurricane Ike Poses a Possible Threat to Florida
Alabama SART
GEMA - Georgia Emergency Management Agency
South Carolina Emergency Preparedness
North Carolina - Hurricane Hanna Initial Summary - NCSART
Louisiana - LSART - Selected Tips for Horse Owners to Prepare for the Hurricane Season
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The HSUS Moving Equipment & Personnel to Aid in Possible Evacuation Plans
September 3, 2008 - On the heels of Hurricane Gustav, Tropical Storm Hanna is making its way across the Bahamas and could land anywhere between Florida and the Carolinas later this week. The Humane Society of the United States is urging residents who may be in the path of the storm to gather supplies and review their animal evacuation plans. The HSUS is also monitoring the path of Tropical Storms Ike and Josephine with Ike likely to strike next week.
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Diseases/Health
Equine Piroplasmosis
Equine Piroplasmosis is present in South and Center America, the Caribbean (including Puerto Rico), Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern and Southern Europe. Only the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, England and Ireland are not considered to be endemic areas.
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Backgrounder: Equine Piroplasmosis
Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is caused by the protozoan parasites Theileria equi (formerly Babesia equi) and Babesia caballi. Babesia equi was renamed Theileria equi in 1998 following clarification of the parasite's life cycle and DNA structure. The B. caballi organism is approximately twice the size of T. equi.
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Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) Update - August 29, 2008
The EP investigation has revealed two additional test positive horses on a third premises located in Polk County. The two additional cases bring the total number of test positive horses to eight, on three separate premises. All of the positive horses have been closely linked to the initial positive premise, in Manatee County.
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EEE Update from Alan Weldon, DVM
I would change the recommendation from a 9 month booster to every 6 months. The immune response to a vaccine is similar to a bell curve...low at the beginning then peaking in the middle and then waning towards the end. Having lower protective antibodies in the last few months leaves the horse at risk.
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Editorial
The Economy: It's Ugly Out There & HorsesintheSouth.com wants us all to work together
This is a first in a series of marketing articles to assist you in making the best use of your advertising budget. We subscribe to many marketing and advertising newsletters so we are always keeping up with what is going on around the 'net. We do strongly believe that we all need to work together and instead of being competitors, we need to compliment each other. Let's help each other in our advertising efforts and cross-promote for our clients.
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Classified Ads at HorsesintheSouth.Equine.com have an updated look and feel!
The Classified Ads at HorsesintheSouth.Equine.com have an updated look and feel offering even more photos on your ads as well as YouTube and MySpace videos right inside your horse ad! Our new ad packages give you either 6, 12, or 24 photos for each horse ad based on the ad package that you choose. Our Premium and Guaranteed Ads also allow you to link directly to your YouTube or MySpace videos and play them directly on your ad.
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UPDATE! - Getting Prepared for Hurricane Season
Here we are again, preparing for hurricanes - more than we want to count already! We have been frantically adding links to all the southern states' websites that provide large animal sheltering, disaster preparedness aricles and each states' SART (animal rescue training) support. WE NEED YOUR INPUT FOR THIS!
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This may be the beginning of Teri's blog - an updated BIO on the About Us page.
Teri's 'About Us' Bio - updated 7/17/08 - Teri is also a member of USDF, USAE, USEF, USET, NFDA and owns Lifetime USDF/USEF member horse, an American Warmblood out of a champion Budweiser Clydesdale crossed with a racing TB-App mare, Glenord's Rocket Dancer. She previously owned 18hh J.R. Khan, seen above and currently owns an ex-racehorse, Panimetro, rescued from the Virgin Islands, cared for by VICCTRE.org who had broken his left front leg in 4 places during a race.
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Educational
Habitat for Horses, Inc. to Host Equine Disaster Preparedness Forum, June 28, 2008
Jacksonville, FL - Habitat for Horses will host a forum for horse owners who need to know the key steps in disaster preparedness, including hurricane planning, tips on when and how to evacuate & where to go, along with basic emergency medical needs for injured or stressed horses. Information will also include instructions on how to save the whole family & packing emergency first aid kits, plus how to ID your horse & how to become involved in the local community after a disaster.
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Habitat for Horses, Inc. to Host Equine Disaster Preparedness Forum, June 28
Jacksonville, FL - Habitat for Horses, Inc. will host a forum for horse owners who need to know the key steps in disaster preparedness, including hurricane planning, tips on when and how to evacuate and where to go, along with basic emergency medical needs for injured or stressed horses.
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American Horse Council - 2008 Issues Forum to Focus on 2008 Elections
The American Horse Council (AHC) will host the 2008 National Issues Forum June 16-18 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity to bring together industry leaders and participants to discuss important national equine issues.
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USEF Dressage Performance Standards Proposal
The United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) Dressage Committee has released a revised draft of the Dressage Performance Standards Proposal for member review and feedback. This new proposal would establish a qualification process for competing at Fourth Level and above, at USEF-licensed and USDF-recognized Dressage Competitions.
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