Hasn't anyone wondered why most people give food to shelters for only humans??? I have often wondered why shelters don't ask for food donations for animals. Last week when I was walking down the street in San Francisco most of the homeless people I saw had dogs or cats by their side. If these people can't afford to feed themselves they certainly can't afford to feed their animals. It wouldn't kill all of us to go to the store and buy a container of pet food and donate it to the local charity.
So next time you get cans together for a food drive ask the people running the program if you can bring some canned animal food as well!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Getting A Horse to Move forward
Every once in a while I will get a client with a horse that does not want to move forward. Honestly this is one of the trickiest things to fix and it takes a lot of patience and retraining. One of the best things to do with a horse that is dead to the leg is take them outside and gallop them as far as you can in a straight line. One of the biggest mistakes that people make is to constantly kick the horse so that the horse quickly becomes dead to the leg! What a person needs to do is push the horse forward with the leg and sit quietly until the horse wants to fall out then come quickly and abruptly with the correction. Most horses lull their rider into believing that they have to nag them all of the time in order to go forward and as we all realize this is very tiring and unenjoyable! If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact me!
Friday, December 26, 2008
How to get a longer tail?
Many people out there are probably wondering how to get their horses tails to grow longer. I have had several people ask me in the past what products I use and how often I brush the tails. Honestly the best advice that anyone can give you is to not do anything at all to the tails. Many people get over obsessed brushing their horses tails and end up pulling out way too much hair! The best advice is to onky brush a horses tail right after you have washed and conditioned a horses tail, otherwise, the best idea is to just leave it alone.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
42 Horses dead
I would like to report that unfortunately 42 horses died in a tragic barn fire last night in the midwest. Officials aren't sure what caused the fire. The fire raged on at about 1 am in the morning and it took several hours to out out. Unfortunately the building was a raging inferno so firefighters were unable to save any of the animals inside. Many of the horses were just arriving from the world finals in oaklahoma. All horse owners can relate to the devastating loss that these people must be feeling this morning as they have not only lost an animal, but they have lost a partner. There are talks of putting up a memorial to remember these animals, but no decisions have been made. Please keep these owners in your thoughts!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Blog Advertising
Blog advertising:
Yesterday I ran across a new concept called Blog Advertising. At first I was a little reluctant as it seemed as though it might be another one of those internet scams, but to my surprise it is completely legitimate. Companies are actually willing to pay qualified bloggers to write product reviews and other relevant articles on their websites. After looking into several of the companies I decided that I was going to go with paying post because there platform is extremely easy to use. I can easily log into my account and see what opportunities I currently have. With the economy in its current condition I think that this will be great way for bloggers to supplement their current income!
From the advertisers point of view
advertising on blogs
blogs is an excellent way to promote your product because most established blogs have a pretty religious following and in a sense feel like they can trust the blog writer. Advertising on blogs also tends to be extremely cost effective (I can attest to this though personal experience!) I am the owner of a website called Barn Culture and run many campaigns on other peoples websites, but honestly blog advertising appears to be the biggest bang for my buck. For some reason I seem to get a much greater ROI when I have other blog writers write about the products that I am trying to sell. I cannot tell you exactly why this is, but feel that it really is most likely because people seem to feel like they know the blog writer if they continually read their column , therefore, they feel as though they can trust them.
In essence I would say that blog advertising is the way of the future and that both blog writers and advertisers should look into this new marketing phenomenon. I would really recommend that people look into paying post as there platform really is very user friendly.
blogs is an excellent way to promote your product because most established blogs have a pretty religious following and in a sense feel like they can trust the blog writer. Advertising on blogs also tends to be extremely cost effective (I can attest to this though personal experience!) I am the owner of a website called Barn Culture and run many campaigns on other peoples websites, but honestly blog advertising appears to be the biggest bang for my buck. For some reason I seem to get a much greater ROI when I have other blog writers write about the products that I am trying to sell. I cannot tell you exactly why this is, but feel that it really is most likely because people seem to feel like they know the blog writer if they continually read their column , therefore, they feel as though they can trust them.
In essence I would say that blog advertising is the way of the future and that both blog writers and advertisers should look into this new marketing phenomenon. I would really recommend that people look into paying post as there platform really is very user friendly.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Santa Comes Early to Theft Victim
Santa Comes Early to Theft Victim
and NetPosse Volunteer!
Shelby, NC – Stolen Horse International, the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing equine-related theft education and recovery assistance, has grown over the last decade due to the dedication of volunteers in the United States and across the world. Whether or not they have ever experienced the heartache of searching for a horse due to theft, a bad sale or for any othe r reason, these compassionate people reach out on a daily basis to those who have.
This decade-old, nonprofit organization, known by many as NetPosse, exists to educate horse owners regarding equine-related theft and also assist in the recovery of stolen and missing horses. However, despite the thousands of professionals and everyday horse people NetPosse connects with every year, none of us is immune to equine-related theft and none of us can protect ourselves 100 percent from losing a horse.
When our volunteers experience this unexpected situation and have a missing horse, they are thrown into a world that they had once not fully understood. Many horse enthusiasts who frequent Internet groups receive NetPosse.com Idaho Alerts posted by these same volunteers.
Michelle Gordon is one of those NetPosse volunteers who spends hours each week networking on behalf of the stolen and missing horses. Her story is one we hear frequently at SHI headquarters involving what we call “civil theft” – where horses are missing in bad agreements with board barns, family members, trainers, and the l ike. And while Michelle isn’t alone, she really can count her blessings this Christmas season.
Elated by the successful recovery of her horses, Michelle tells the story in her own words, but it really didn’t start in the summer of 2008. In fact, this story has more twists and turns than Santa guiding his reindeer and sleigh through the rooftops on Christmas Eve.
One of the horses featured in Michelle’s story is a registered quarter horse affectionately known as Tue. He first appeared on NetPosse’s Web site in October 2002 when he was stolen with his dam. While the horses were recovered, Tue went on shortly t hereafter to unfortunate circumstances from which he had to be rescued. Five years ago, he was Michelle’s Christmas present from her loving husband. Now, he and his buddy Digger are home again … just in time for the holidays ... after someone saw the horses' NetPosse flyer in a local store.
This story might not become a Christmas Classic, but we hope it provides hope and a feeling of goodwill for all those who read it this holiday season at this link: http://www.netposse.com/HomeForTheHolidays.htm
But remember … while Michelle’s family has experienced its miracle, there are still many heart-broken children because all they want for Christmas is their horses home. The thing is YOU can be that miracle. It only takes one person to forward an email or post a flyer that could lead to the recovery of a horse … and make a child’s Christmas wish come true!
To view more missing and stolen horses, including Max from Illinois and Mandy from Alberta, please visit http://www.netposse.com
For more information, contact: Debi Metcalfe or Angela Kirby
PO Box 1341, Shelby, NC 28151
704-484-2165, Cell: 704-472-4314
Email: stolenhorse@netposse.com
www.netposse.com
and NetPosse Volunteer!
Shelby, NC – Stolen Horse International, the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing equine-related theft education and recovery assistance, has grown over the last decade due to the dedication of volunteers in the United States and across the world. Whether or not they have ever experienced the heartache of searching for a horse due to theft, a bad sale or for any othe r reason, these compassionate people reach out on a daily basis to those who have.
This decade-old, nonprofit organization, known by many as NetPosse, exists to educate horse owners regarding equine-related theft and also assist in the recovery of stolen and missing horses. However, despite the thousands of professionals and everyday horse people NetPosse connects with every year, none of us is immune to equine-related theft and none of us can protect ourselves 100 percent from losing a horse.
When our volunteers experience this unexpected situation and have a missing horse, they are thrown into a world that they had once not fully understood. Many horse enthusiasts who frequent Internet groups receive NetPosse.com Idaho Alerts posted by these same volunteers.
Michelle Gordon is one of those NetPosse volunteers who spends hours each week networking on behalf of the stolen and missing horses. Her story is one we hear frequently at SHI headquarters involving what we call “civil theft” – where horses are missing in bad agreements with board barns, family members, trainers, and the l ike. And while Michelle isn’t alone, she really can count her blessings this Christmas season.
Elated by the successful recovery of her horses, Michelle tells the story in her own words, but it really didn’t start in the summer of 2008. In fact, this story has more twists and turns than Santa guiding his reindeer and sleigh through the rooftops on Christmas Eve.
One of the horses featured in Michelle’s story is a registered quarter horse affectionately known as Tue. He first appeared on NetPosse’s Web site in October 2002 when he was stolen with his dam. While the horses were recovered, Tue went on shortly t hereafter to unfortunate circumstances from which he had to be rescued. Five years ago, he was Michelle’s Christmas present from her loving husband. Now, he and his buddy Digger are home again … just in time for the holidays ... after someone saw the horses' NetPosse flyer in a local store.
This story might not become a Christmas Classic, but we hope it provides hope and a feeling of goodwill for all those who read it this holiday season at this link: http://www.netposse.com/HomeForTheHolidays.htm
But remember … while Michelle’s family has experienced its miracle, there are still many heart-broken children because all they want for Christmas is their horses home. The thing is YOU can be that miracle. It only takes one person to forward an email or post a flyer that could lead to the recovery of a horse … and make a child’s Christmas wish come true!
To view more missing and stolen horses, including Max from Illinois and Mandy from Alberta, please visit http://www.netposse.com
For more information, contact: Debi Metcalfe or Angela Kirby
PO Box 1341, Shelby, NC 28151
704-484-2165, Cell: 704-472-4314
Email: stolenhorse@netposse.com
www.netposse.com
AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System
PRESS RELEASE
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron
Office: 847-285-6781
Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2008
AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System
Schaumburg, Ill.
— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is showing its strong support for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) by urging veterinarians to actively participate in the system and utilize the new Veterinarian's Toolkit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (USDA-APHIS) Veterinarian's Toolkit is an online resource developed by veterinarians for veterinarians. It provides a myriad of information including a detailed guide to how NAIS works and resources to help communicate its importance and benefits to producers.
"The AVMA fully supports a national livestock identification system. This toolkit will help ensure that both veterinarians and producers are on the same page when it comes to protecting our nation's livestock," says Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the AVMA. "We're asking veterinarians, particularly those working with livestock, to become involved in the NAIS program, to register their own hospitals in addition to their premises and animals, and also to encourage their clients to register their animals and premises. No one carries more credibility with animal owners than veterinarians."
A Veterinarian's Toolkit includes factsheets and "conversation-starter tips" to help veterinarians inform their clients about the NAIS and why it is so vitally important to our national security. The online toolkit will be updated by USDA-APHIS and provides links to other relevant resources.
The NAIS is designed to help producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal health events in the United States. NAIS utilizes premises registration, animal identification, and animal tracing to locate animals that may have been exposed to disease and remove from suspicion animals that are not a threat.
"The NAIS is an essential tool for tracking down all animals impacted by a disease outbreak," Dr. DeHaven explains. "A disaster is not the time to start planning, and we can't afford to wait until the next disease outbreak to participate in this critical national identification program."
For more information about the NAIS, visit www.usda.gov/nais. For more information about the AVMA and its programs, please visit www.avma.org.
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The AVMA and its more than 76,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of activities dedicated to advancing the science and art of animal, human and public health. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org for more information.
Printer-friendly version
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tom McPheron
Office: 847-285-6781
Cell: 773-494-5419
e-mail: tmcpheron@avma.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2008
AVMA urges veterinarians to support National Animal Identification System
Schaumburg, Ill.
— The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is showing its strong support for the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) by urging veterinarians to actively participate in the system and utilize the new Veterinarian's Toolkit.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (USDA-APHIS) Veterinarian's Toolkit is an online resource developed by veterinarians for veterinarians. It provides a myriad of information including a detailed guide to how NAIS works and resources to help communicate its importance and benefits to producers.
"The AVMA fully supports a national livestock identification system. This toolkit will help ensure that both veterinarians and producers are on the same page when it comes to protecting our nation's livestock," says Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the AVMA. "We're asking veterinarians, particularly those working with livestock, to become involved in the NAIS program, to register their own hospitals in addition to their premises and animals, and also to encourage their clients to register their animals and premises. No one carries more credibility with animal owners than veterinarians."
A Veterinarian's Toolkit includes factsheets and "conversation-starter tips" to help veterinarians inform their clients about the NAIS and why it is so vitally important to our national security. The online toolkit will be updated by USDA-APHIS and provides links to other relevant resources.
The NAIS is designed to help producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal health events in the United States. NAIS utilizes premises registration, animal identification, and animal tracing to locate animals that may have been exposed to disease and remove from suspicion animals that are not a threat.
"The NAIS is an essential tool for tracking down all animals impacted by a disease outbreak," Dr. DeHaven explains. "A disaster is not the time to start planning, and we can't afford to wait until the next disease outbreak to participate in this critical national identification program."
For more information about the NAIS, visit www.usda.gov/nais. For more information about the AVMA and its programs, please visit www.avma.org.
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The AVMA and its more than 76,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of activities dedicated to advancing the science and art of animal, human and public health. Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org for more information.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Half-Arabian Adams Fire Makes His Run for USEF Horse of the Year
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 16, 2008
Contact: AHA
303-696-4500
Half-Arabian Adams Fire Makes His Run for USEF Horse of the Year
Adams Fire, a 2002 Half-Arabian gelding, owned by Starline Arabians LLC, is a finalist for the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year Award. Voting for the prestigious award, by USEF members, the USEF Executive Committee and media begins Dec. 12, 2008.
Adams Fire has earned a string of U.S. National Championships, beginning in 2005 as a junior horse. Between appearances at U.S. Nationals, Youth Nationals and Canadian Nationals, Adams Fire holds eight national titles-seven in English pleasure and one in pleasure driving. Adams Fire proved his talent at the 2008 U.S. Nationals during the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Open as a packed house witnessed the first work-off in 30 years. Adams Fire came away victorious.
"Adams Fire is the ultimate show horse," says Lori Lawrence, Adams Fire's owner. "We feel we are the luckiest family in the world to be able to own and show such a truly unique and talented individual. 'Adam' is unquestionably the most thrilling English horse I have ever ridden."
According to USEF, the Horse of the Year Award goes to the horse that has excelled above all others in equestrian competition for the current year. An Arabian or Half-Arabian has made it to the list of finalists three of the last five years.
To cast your vote for Horse of the Year, click here.
The award, which is sponsored by Farnam/Platform, will be presented during the USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. The Annual Meeting will be held Jan. 14-18 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information about the Annual Meeting, visit www.usef.org/convention/2009/sponsors.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 16, 2008
Contact: AHA
303-696-4500
Half-Arabian Adams Fire Makes His Run for USEF Horse of the Year
Adams Fire, a 2002 Half-Arabian gelding, owned by Starline Arabians LLC, is a finalist for the 2008 USEF Horse of the Year Award. Voting for the prestigious award, by USEF members, the USEF Executive Committee and media begins Dec. 12, 2008.
Adams Fire has earned a string of U.S. National Championships, beginning in 2005 as a junior horse. Between appearances at U.S. Nationals, Youth Nationals and Canadian Nationals, Adams Fire holds eight national titles-seven in English pleasure and one in pleasure driving. Adams Fire proved his talent at the 2008 U.S. Nationals during the Half-Arabian English Pleasure Open as a packed house witnessed the first work-off in 30 years. Adams Fire came away victorious.
"Adams Fire is the ultimate show horse," says Lori Lawrence, Adams Fire's owner. "We feel we are the luckiest family in the world to be able to own and show such a truly unique and talented individual. 'Adam' is unquestionably the most thrilling English horse I have ever ridden."
According to USEF, the Horse of the Year Award goes to the horse that has excelled above all others in equestrian competition for the current year. An Arabian or Half-Arabian has made it to the list of finalists three of the last five years.
To cast your vote for Horse of the Year, click here.
The award, which is sponsored by Farnam/Platform, will be presented during the USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. The Annual Meeting will be held Jan. 14-18 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information about the Annual Meeting, visit www.usef.org/convention/2009/sponsors.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Equine Legal Resources Exhibits at Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
Equine Legal Resources Exhibits at Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo – Henry Portner, Esq. Talks Law with Equestrians
Written by: Mary Hilton
Client: Henry N. Portner, Esquire
Release Date: 2008-12-16
WELLINGTON, FL – December 16, 2008 – Equine Legal Resources, a law firm based in Palm Beach County, Florida, with offices throughout the country, exhibited at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo held December 3-7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Expo was held in conjunction with show jumping and dressage competition during the Holiday and Horses “AA” CSI-W and Dressage at the Holiday and Horses CDI 3*. Henry N. Portner, Esquire, the Partner in Charge of the law firm, was on hand at the Equine Legal Resources display to talk with equestrians.
Mr. Portner, who has represented a diverse group of equestrian owners, businesses, real estate entrepreneurs, builders, and developers for more than 25 years, noted that Equine Legal Resources specializes in equine law, equine litigation and equine taxation, which were “hot topics” with people who stopped by the display.
“The hottest topics had to do with buying, selling and leasing horses,” Mr. Portner said. “Often, what was a hobby, a love of horses, turns into a major economic investment. And too often, that investment is at risk without competent legal input in the underlying agreements. Unfortunately, the old days of the handshake have long since passed.”
Mr. Portner’s expertise encompasses breeders, stables, equine syndications, equestrian farm and estate buyers and sellers, equine professionals, and equestrian associations. He noted that the majority of the people who stopped by the Equine Legal Resources display were owners of horses, many with children active in local competitions.
“Insurance was also an area of concern and interest,” Mr. Portner said. “Getting the right insurance has always been of paramount importance. After all, there is a considerable investment in competition horses.”
Summing up his experience at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Mr. Portner recounted, “Taking into account the excellent weather and the beautiful grounds, it turned out to be fun and relaxed, rather than just business as usual. Wellington has some really nice people – and I think it true that those with horses and pets are truly a friendly crowd.”
If you are interested in discussing your case or any legal matter, please call Equine Legal Resources to set up a no-charge, no-obligation, one-on-one consultation.
Equine Legal Resources Contact Information
Partner in Charge: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources
Telephone: 561-400-0027 or Toll Free: 1-888-9HORSE0.
Email: PIC@EquineLegalResources.com or PortnerLaw@gmail.com
Website: www.EquineLegalResources.com
Offices in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina
PHOTO CAPTION: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources. PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Equine Legal Resources. This photo may only be used in relation to this press release.
Written by: Mary Hilton
Client: Henry N. Portner, Esquire
Release Date: 2008-12-16
WELLINGTON, FL – December 16, 2008 – Equine Legal Resources, a law firm based in Palm Beach County, Florida, with offices throughout the country, exhibited at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo held December 3-7 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Expo was held in conjunction with show jumping and dressage competition during the Holiday and Horses “AA” CSI-W and Dressage at the Holiday and Horses CDI 3*. Henry N. Portner, Esquire, the Partner in Charge of the law firm, was on hand at the Equine Legal Resources display to talk with equestrians.
Mr. Portner, who has represented a diverse group of equestrian owners, businesses, real estate entrepreneurs, builders, and developers for more than 25 years, noted that Equine Legal Resources specializes in equine law, equine litigation and equine taxation, which were “hot topics” with people who stopped by the display.
“The hottest topics had to do with buying, selling and leasing horses,” Mr. Portner said. “Often, what was a hobby, a love of horses, turns into a major economic investment. And too often, that investment is at risk without competent legal input in the underlying agreements. Unfortunately, the old days of the handshake have long since passed.”
Mr. Portner’s expertise encompasses breeders, stables, equine syndications, equestrian farm and estate buyers and sellers, equine professionals, and equestrian associations. He noted that the majority of the people who stopped by the Equine Legal Resources display were owners of horses, many with children active in local competitions.
“Insurance was also an area of concern and interest,” Mr. Portner said. “Getting the right insurance has always been of paramount importance. After all, there is a considerable investment in competition horses.”
Summing up his experience at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Mr. Portner recounted, “Taking into account the excellent weather and the beautiful grounds, it turned out to be fun and relaxed, rather than just business as usual. Wellington has some really nice people – and I think it true that those with horses and pets are truly a friendly crowd.”
If you are interested in discussing your case or any legal matter, please call Equine Legal Resources to set up a no-charge, no-obligation, one-on-one consultation.
Equine Legal Resources Contact Information
Partner in Charge: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources
Telephone: 561-400-0027 or Toll Free: 1-888-9HORSE0.
Email: PIC@EquineLegalResources.com or PortnerLaw@gmail.com
Website: www.EquineLegalResources.com
Offices in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina
PHOTO CAPTION: Henry N. Portner, J.D., L.L.M., Equine Legal Resources. PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Equine Legal Resources. This photo may only be used in relation to this press release.
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