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From: CHS9@...
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:36:29 EST
Subject: Mustang Assn; Herpes; Dominion Power; 3/17 Gala Lansdown; 4/21 Jamboree Leesburg
To: CHS9@...

Topics:  Lyons; Mustang Assn; Herpes; Dominion Power; 3/17 Gala Lansdown; 4/21 Jamboree Leesburg

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Date: 2/1/2007 7:13:44 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: sylvia@...

Let's� All� Send� John� Lyons Our Support!!�  - As some of you may or may not know, on January 8, "America's Most Trusted Horseman," and one of the world's greatest leaders in natural horsemanship, John Lyons,� underwent double knee replacement surgery. You can follow updated reports on John's progress on his web site here: (www.johnlyons.com). I would like to take this opportunity� to enlist all of you to think about sending John a "Get Well" card, with your heartfelt message of support. John has contributed so much to the natural horsemanship world and he deserves our immense love and encouragement right now. You can send your get well cards to:

John Lyons
John Lyons Symposiums, Inc.
8714 County Road 300
Parachute, Colorado 81635

Let's together� flood John with our love and support, and� he will be on the road to fast recovery before we know it!

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Subj: Mustang and Burro Association Chapter� 
Date: 2/26/2007 1:48:06 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: CedarTraceFarm@aol.com

A group of us has started a Virginia Chapter of the American Mustang and Burro Association.�  The purpose of our group is to support BLM "Wild" Mustang and Burro adoptions and prospective adopters in Virginia.�  Please pass this information on to anyone who might be interested.
� 
Thank you,
Kim Horn, 540-272-2663
CedarTraceFarm@...
VAMustangs@yahoogroups.com

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Subj: Stephshorsestuff� 
Date: 2/27/2007 6:07:26 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: stephanie.malevich@...     www.stephshorsestuff.com
� � 
Be aware that� shows, Pt-to-Pts, hunts and� most other horse functions� are cancelled until further notice.   Call the function organizers if in doubt.
� 
� REALLY cool site. www.biologicaldiversity.org It has FREE downloadable ring tones of different frogs, birds, whales. Etc. Plus its interesting!   Enjoy, Steph-

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Frequently asked questions about EQUINE HRPS VIRUS-1
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/pdf/ehv-faq.pdf   
� 
� 
From Beverly Sizemore "Horse Bio Security"
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/HorseBioSecurity_final.pdf

February 26, 2007
HORSE FROM VIRGINIA TESTS POSITIVE FOR EQUINE HERPES VIRUS-1
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that a horse from a farm in Fauquier County tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1). This horse had been admitted to the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) for surgery and went to a convalescent center in Maryland to recuperate. She had to be euthanized because of complications from surgery, but test results revealed she also was infected with EHV-1.

Officials with VDACS imposed a quarantine of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's facilities on Tuesday, February 20, due to the suspected infection of the neurological form of EHV-1 in three hospitalized horses. Three horses subsequently tested positive. One was euthanized for reasons other than EHV-1 infection and the other two remain at EMC.

VDACS quarantined a total of ten premises last week in Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper Counties and at Quantico Marine Base because horses on those facilities might have come in contact with an infected horse from the EMC. Virginia is testing all horses that have shown any symptoms that are compatible with EHV-1 on any of the 10 quarantined facilities. VDCAS officials and veterinarians at EMC are awaiting lab results on six additional horses at the present time.  All premises in the four areas remain under quarantine until all test results are returned.

VDACS anticipates receiving results from the lab within the next day or two on the horses tested immediately after notification of the positive horse at the EMC. A horse with a high fever but no neurological symptoms was tested on Saturday and those samples sent to the lab on Monday, February 26. These results are not expected for several days.

Last weekend, Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian, cancelled two equine events, the Casanova Point to Point and the Casanova Hunter Pace, because the event grounds were in close proximity to a farm quarantined because of EHV-1. At this point, he has not cancelled any other equine events in Virginia, although he does recommend that equine event managers consider voluntarily cancelling events that would bring large numbers of horses together. Other cancellations could occur this week if the EHV-1 outbreak in Virginia appears to grow.

VDACS recommends that horse owners and managers be aware of the signs of EHV-1 and practice good biosecurity to limit the spread of infection. The VDACS Web site contains updates on the situation, as well as fact sheets and biosecurity info. Horse-owners should also consult their veterinarians about the immunization status of their horses.

Copyright © 2007, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For Comments or Questions Concerning this Web Site, contact the VDACS Webmaster.
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LETTER TO BEVERLY SIZEMORE From Program Manager-Office of Veterinary Services
VDACS

� � � � �  At this time, there is probably not a large threat to trailriding with a small group of horses belonging to friends that have a detailed history of where their horses have been in the previous month or two and know that their horses have not been likely to have been exposed to the virus.
However, there would be some risk, if on the trip, you encountered other horses who had a history of exposure to an infected horse.
� � � � �  Also, it's important to remember that although this virus is most efficiently transmitted from one horse to another by close contact, humans can transmit the virus from one horse to another on clothing, tools, supplies, tack, buckets, etc.
� � � � �  I recommend practicing good biosecurity at all times to avoid transmitting any diseases. � Our website has some fact sheets on EHV-1 and some great tips on preventing contagious diseases, especially EHV-1. � This information can be found at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/ehv.shtml  � The EHV-1 Situation is changing daily and we are still early in the outbreak so I'd Keep checking the website for new information before your ride. � Please Contact us again if you have additional questions

Colleen C. Calderwood, D.V.M.
Program Manager-Office of Veterinary Services, VDACS
102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Office: (804) 786-4560, FAX: (804) 371-2380
colleen.calderwood@...


www.vabred.org/joinnews.cfm

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Virginia Thoroughbred Association
38 Garrett Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone (540) 347-4313
Fax (540) 347-7314
Email vta@...
Website www.vabred.org

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Piedmont Environmental Council� � � � � 

To get complete information on these important issues please visit www.pecva.org. New 500-kV Power Line Proposed
Dominion and Allegheny Power have announced plans for a 500-kilovolt power line through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Fauquier, Prince William and Loudoun counties. The proposed towers would stand up to 177 feet tall and require a 150-200 foot wide right-of-way. The line would cut through private land, publicly held open space, neighborhoods, historic sites, historic districts, magnificent viewsheds and a high concentration of conservation easements. Allegheny and PJM Interconnection are seeking federal eminent domain authority (through FERC) for the siting of this line. 

Update on the Power Line

2/27: Power Line Meeting in S. Fauquier  http://citizennetworks.org/pec/events/libertyhsmeeting/details.tcl
3/7: Power Line Meeting in Culpeper (Details TBD)
Take Action
Sign the Petition Opposing the Line  http://citizen-networks.org/campaign/powerlinepetition
Make sure you've added your name to the thousands opposed. Email/Fax Elected Officials    http://citizen-networks.org/campaign/powerlineletters  Urge representatives to oppose this power line and prevent federal land condemnation.
More Ways to Stay Involved
� • Get Power Line Email Updates   http://citizen-networks.org/pec/join.tcl
� • Keep this Fight Alive --Make a Donation
� • Enlighten Virginia - Conserve Energy    http://citizen-networks.org/campaign/enlightensource
� • Write a Letter to the Editor
� • Send a Letter to Dominion's Board
� • Download a Citizen To Do List
Ten Serious Problems with Dominion and Allegheny's Proposal   http://www.pecva.org/landuse/energy/powerlines/tenproblems.php
There are several reasons to oppose this particular power line proposal, from "this new poweline may not be needed " to "piecemeal approval of power lines sets bad energy policy" to "it would deface one of the most protected landscapes in America". Visit this page to learn ten serious problems with Dominion and Allegheny's 500-kV power line proposal.

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Both Penn National and Charles Town have closed their stable areas to horses from Virginia or Maryland.�  From Shannon Shollinger

For Herpes Virus press Releases:� 
Commonwealth of Virginia Dept. Of Agriculture & Consumer Services 2007 Press Releases   http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/press.shtml
� � 
From:�  Ltc. Dennis Foster, Executive Director, MFHA

Subject:�  Urgent Request from State Veterinarian
� URGENT!!
� To Masters and MFHA Members of VA and MD Hunts:
� Due to the recent� cases of Neurological Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in Northern Virginia, Virginia State Veterinarian Richard L. Wilkes, D.V.M. Has� recommended there be no co-mingling of horses until this situation is� under� control.�  In a letter dated Friday, February 23, 2007, he requests, "Evidence indicates that the hunts ...� Create a significant risk of exposure to EHV-1 for the horses that participate...� And may jeopardize efforts to contain this outbreak.� �  I, therefore, find it necessary to require that you cancel these scheduled events and will take whatever action necessary within my authority to force this cancellation.”�  � � 
� This office recommends that� area hunts respond to the request immediately.
For more information about the virus go to our homepage (WWW.mfha.Com)
� Contact information for Richard L. Wilkes, D.V.M., VA State Veterinarian & Director is provided below:

Division of Animal & Food Industry Services
102 Governor Street, Office 135, Richmond, VA 23219
804/692-0601, 804/371-2380 FAX
richard.wilkes@...
� 

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14th Annual Boots & Bits Gala

� This year's event    http://www.ltrf.org/news/events/gala2007/index.php   will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Lansdowne Resort.
44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne, Virignia

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1st Annual Canine Country Jamboree to help end pet homelessness
�  April 21, 2007, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.�  www.leesburgcaninecountryclub.Com

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From: CHS9@...
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:22:02 EST
Subject: Northern VA cat needs home ASAP
To: CHS9@...

This e-mail is from a church friend of mine.  --Sue
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Subj: Re: Cat 
Date: 2/25/2007 9:40:41 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: ecclesmt@...
To: CHS9@...

No, I haven't found a home yet.  She is in the Falls Church area - I need to move her as soon as I can.

Margaret

CHS9@... wrote:
Did you find a home for this cat?   If not, is the cat in the Falls Church area?

Sue
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Subj: Northern VA Cat needs home asap
Date: 2/25/2007 9:34:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: ecclesmt@...

I am trying to find a home for a cat.  Her name is Ebony and she's all black, about 6 years old, and has been spayed.  She belonged to my kids' half sister, whose father died more than a year ago, and who is now living with her mother; they can't take her because there are already three cats in their small apartment.  We would take her if we didn't already have two difficult cats in our home.  The place where she has been living has just been sold and the people who have been taking care of her are renting in a place where there is a large dog and they can't have the cat.

So if anybody knows anybody who would be interested in giving a home to this kitty, please let me know.  I have to take her away from the house today.

Margaret Eccles, cell 703-302-0412



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--- Lisa King <gottaride17@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> If you are planning on being in the parade and don't
> know where to get
> stuff, I found some.  The JoAnns fabric on Sudley Rd
> in Manassas has
> Kelly Green felt (top shelf far left corner) and
> they have some pretty
> cute decorations.  I also just went to the WalMart
> on Liberia in
> Manassas and got a hooded, zip up, knit top that is
> just a little bit
> off the Kelly Green color (it's in with the women's
> workout clothes).
>  They also had some cute decorations, earrings, etc.
> Hope to see many of you at the parade.
> Lisa
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Cutting Horses
Mr. & Mrs. James McDonough
Culpeper, Va
(540)547-9297
Hello All
Just wanted to introduce a new young stallion being offered this season
at a very reasonable fee. His name is "Jessie Par Tivio" he is by Cooke
County Etc. out of a Peppy San Badger mare he is double reg. AQHA & PHBA
He is a striking individual and is super versitile. He stands approx.
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His grandsire is the Leading Performance sire in Europe "Tivio Jessie
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We also stand an own son of the legendary "Peptoboonsmal" his name
is "Peptos My Dad" he is a red roan with NCHA earnings currently at
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We offer Training Programs for all discipines
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Show Prospects as well as Ready made show horses avail. with Earnings
Visitors Welcome
Cassie McDonough

Hi everyone,
If you are planning on being in the parade and don't know where to get
stuff, I found some.  The JoAnns fabric on Sudley Rd in Manassas has
Kelly Green felt (top shelf far left corner) and they have some pretty
cute decorations.  I also just went to the WalMart on Liberia in
Manassas and got a hooded, zip up, knit top that is just a little bit
off the Kelly Green color (it's in with the women's workout clothes).
  They also had some cute decorations, earrings, etc.
Hope to see many of you at the parade.
Lisa

1 or 2 stalls available in small, adult boarding barn in Nokesville,
with large indoor and outdoor arenas.  Lessons are available, and
trailer-ins are welcome.  594-3325, ask for Sherry at Bluegrass Farm.
Also two dressage saddles for sale, one 17 inch, narrow tree County
Connection, and one 17.5 inch wide tree County Connection.  These
saddles are super comfy, just no longer fit my horses.

For Sale:  Abby 9 year old gray percheron mare.  Used in parades and fram
equipment.  Rides.  Very gentle.  1800lbs, 17.2 hands.  $3500.00.  Call
Carson Via 540-943-3873

From: CHS9@...
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:57:35 EST
Subject: Casanova Races Cancelled (Herpes related)
To: CHS9@...

Subj: Fw: Casanova Races Cancelled 
Date: 2/23/2007 1:47:10 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Vawhip@...

----- Original Message -----
From: Ready Snodgrass   <<rsnodgrass@...>>
To: Central Entry (Central Entry)  <<office@... >>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:54 AM
Subject: Casanova Races Cancelled

By order of the State Veterinarian all equine events in this area have been cancelled for this weekend.  There has been no information about how long the shut down will last. This due to a confirmed case/cases of Equine Herpes Virus 1 at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.  There are two farms in  Loudoun County and one in Fauquier that have been quarantined in addition to the EMC and there are other farms that are going to be inspected.  THIS IS ALL THE NEWS THAT WE HAVE AT THIS POINT.   If you have other questions related to the quarantine actions call the State Vet's office at 704-692-0601.

Please pass this information along to all people who may be affected by this. I realize that some people getting this email are not directly affected. It has been sent in order to try to reach as wide a population as possible. I apologize for any possible inconvenience.

We will post information related to the point to point races, as we get it, on our web site at www.morvenpark.org/ceo

Thank you,
Central Entry Office



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From: CHS9@...
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:01:44 EST
Subject: Meetings Herpes Virus; Stem Cell Lecture; General info; JTR Mar 18, Trail Mtg
To: CHS9@...

Topics this e-mail:   Meetings on Herpes Feb 24 & 26; Equine Stem Cell Lecture Mar 4; General Herpes info on website; Judged Trail Ride - Mar 18; Culpeper Heritage Horse Trail Meeting Mar 14 (please come if you can)
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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] Equine Herpes Virus infection - Meeting announcements
Date: 2/23/2007 6:30:56 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: saungier@...
To: Vahorsetrails@yahoogroups.com

I realize this is a bit off topic but so much misinformation gets circulated in times of crisis that I wanted to provide this group with the information coming straight from Dr. White.

Sally Aungier, Moderator, VaHorseTrails

-----Original Message-----
From: White, Nat [nawhite2@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:57 PM
Subject: RE: Equine Herpes Virus infection

Please be aware of meetings the Equine Medical Center is holding in regard to the EHV-1 situation at the EMC. Representatives from state veterinarians' offices from Virginia and Maryland will be attending the meeting to help answer questions.  Please inform veterinarians and horse owners about these meetings.   I am also available to answer any questions.  Please visit     www.equinemedicalcenter.net     for daily updates.

* Informational Meeting for Veterinarians - Saturday, February 24, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Morven Park International Equestrian Center, 41793 Tutt Lane, Leesburg, Virginia 20176

* Informational Meeting for Clients - Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Best Western Leesburg-Dulles, 726 East Market Street, Leesburg, Virginia

This information will be posted on our Web site and sent to the media.

Nathaniel A. White II DVM MS Diplomate ACVS
Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
P.O. Box 1938
Leesburg, Virginia 20177
Tel: 703-771-6800
Fax: 703-771-6810
Email: nawhite2@...
Web: http://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/bios/white/html

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Subj: Lecture on Benefits of Equine Stem Cell Therapy, Mar 4 
Date: 2/23/2007 6:00:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: hms@...

Dr. Corey Orava will discuss the research and dramatic improvements in over 2000 test cases when equine injuries involving tendons, ligaments, joints and fractures are treated with Stem Cell Therapy on March 4, 1:30 at Foxcroft School, Middleburg VA.  Sponsored by Potomac River Driving Association, Inc - $5 per person, RSVP only to Hollie Satterfield 540 592-3052   or    hmsltd@...
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Subj: General Herpes Info
Date: 2/22/2007 9:59:26 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Cathette@...

The Virginia Horse Council has a posting on the Herpes outbreak on their website, www.virginiahorsecouncil.org.  The posting is from Dr. Jim Bowen of Va. Tech.

Happy Trails, Cathette Plumer, VP VHC
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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] VAHA District IV Judged Trail Ride - Mar 18, 2007, Spotsylvania
Date: 2/22/2007 6:42:34 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: saungier@...

More info at:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Vahorsetrails/     --Sally Aungier

"Some horses come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay a while, make hoofprints on our heart, and we are never, never the same."

-----Original Message-----

Subject: Announcement - VAHA District IV Judged Trail Ride - March 2007

Come join us for a 7-mile judged trail ride on Sunday - March 18th @ Livingston Manor Arabians in Spotsylvania, VA. Lot's of divisions are offered. File attached below!

Ribbons awarded in 1st - 6th place. Trophies for Champion and Reserve in each division!

Deadline for pre-entries (discounted rate) is TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2007.

It's best to contact me via e-mail if you have any additional questions or requests. Hope to see you there!

Elizabeth Jones, Administrative Assistant Surgical Care Center,
MWH Phone, (540) 741-4123 Fax (540) 741-4043, elizabeth.jones@...
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Subj: FW: CHOA presentation to Planning Commission
Date: 2/22/2007 4:59:20 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: mtfalls1@...

This trail is a bit south of our territory, however we need to get the word out about this meeting with the Planning commission.  --Anne


From: Mulford Realty <dhol2@...
Reply-To: gardiner@...
Subject: CHOA presentation to Planning Commission
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:52:12 -0800 (PST)

We are on the Calendar to present The Culpeper Heritage Horse Trail to the Culpeper County Planning
Commission, March 14, 6:45PM in the Culpeper BOS Meeting Room.  We have 15 minutes to make our presentation.  This is a work session prior to their 7:00PM meeting.  Therefore, public input will not be allowed.  It is limited to our presentation and questions they may have.

Our goal is to see our Trail plan amended to the Culpeper County Comprehensive Plan.

The CHOA Staff will be ready.  Although there is no platform for public comment, I think the number of people that show up will be as important to our cause as the presentation itself.  We have over 100 members and supporters.  It is imperative that everyone of you able to come is seated in the BOS Meeting Room by 6:30PM.

We will soon be posting the presentation on our Yahoo Groups site for all to preview.

Prior to our presentation we will begin a deliberate and systematic letter writing campaign.  I will email you the recipients of our letters in the coming days.  Letters require minimal effort yet their impact is profound.

Gardiner Mulford, Real Estate Broker, Residential, Land and Commercial

Mulford Realty,  22367 Maddens Tavern Road, Stevensburg, Virginia 22741
W:  540-423-9607, C:  703-303-2090, Fax:  540-423-9608




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From: "Julia Skelley" <jmskelley@...>
To: <jmskelley@...>
Subject: My Lady's Manor "Intro II" - Feb 25, some space still available
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:38:33 -0500

Please contact Susan Kary, KarySusan@..., 301 493 8115, cell 301 448
8540



Several spaces remain for the Introduction to Driving II Clinic at Goucher
College, Towson, MD, Feb 25th



My Lady's Manor Introduction to Driving II - continue where Part I left off
- has two sections this year and the first (II-A) is this Sunday, February
25, at Goucher College, Towson, MD.  Although the registration deadline has
passed, please let me know if you would be interested in attending.  The
registration form is attached.  Our volunteer horse/ponies are ready for you
to drive this time - with our excellent clinicians Anne Councill or Dana
Bright assisting you.



Part II-B will be March 11, at TaylorMade Stables in Mount Airy, MD, near
Damascus, http://www.mlmdc.org/clinics.htm



Membership in My Lady's Manor Driving Club is required, $15 Individual, $20
Family, http://www.mlmdc.org/membership.htm



Susan Kary, Intro Clinics Registrar
My Lady's Manor Driving Club
www.mlmdc.org <http://www.mlmdc.org/>

Susan: 10007 Broad Street, Bethesda, MD 20814
KarySusan@..., 301 493 8115, NEW CELL 301 448 8540

From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:26:52 EST
Subject: More on Morven Park plus 6 barns
To: CHS9@...

Turns out my "not Morven Park" e-mail does not apply...  There is "now" a 21 day voluntary quarantine in addition to the EMC quarantine - see below.

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Subj: Re: Clarification on Quarantine� 
Date: 2/22/2007 9:47:02 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: ascline@... (

Alla)

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/releases-b/022107ehv-advisory.shtml
(pasted below:)

2007 PRESS RELEASES

February 21, 2007
UPDATE ON EQUINE HERPES VIRUS-1 IN VIRGINIA
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686In a release sent at 8 a.m. February 21, 2007, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that it was quarantining six farms in Virginia with horses that possibly had come in contact with a horse infected with Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV1) at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia. This advisory updates that information.At 10 a.m. February 21, VDACS learned the disposition of other animals that had been stabled at the EMC concurrently with the infected horse. Of the six premises with contact horses during the susceptible time period, only one horse is currently housed on a Virginia farm. VDACS has contacted that farm owner and is delivering quarantine orders, effective immediately. Three of the other horses with Virginia origins never left the facility, and two were sent from the EMC to out-of-state barns to recover.  If you did not receive the original release, please see the VDACS Web site at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/releases-b/022107equine.shtml.

Information from the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is available at http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/story.php?relyear=2007&itemno=100.

Copyright © 2007, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. For Comments or Questions Concerning this Web Site, contact the VDACS Webmaster.
WAI Level A Compliant


<<Can any of you help Alla?  She wants to know:>>

Do you have any way of finding out which VA barn is quarantined? � I have a clinic coming up in Leesburg (Fair Grounds) and am very nervous about going. � If I find any more info, I’ll pass it along to you.

Alla

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From another alert reader on my e-mail list:

Subj: Emailing: Morven Park - Westmoreland Memorial Foundation - Morven Park International Equestrian Center.htm� 
Date: 2/22/2007 9:47:38 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: kermie27@...

<<www.morvenpark.org>>

Morven Park International Equestrian Center
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Leesburg, VA: February 21, 2007The Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) has been placed under a mandatory quarantine by the Virginia State Veterinarian due to possible cases of EHV-1.

In light of this fact, the Morven Park Equestrian Center has imposed a 21 day voluntary quarantine. We are choosing to do this to ensure the health and safety of the entire equine community and future events at this facility.

The few horses that are in residence at the facility have not shown any symptoms. We plan to reopen on March 9, which is 21 days from the last date any horse came or left the Equestrian Center.

We are sorry to inconvenience previously scheduled events and the local equine community. Please check our website for further updates, or call 703-777-2890.


Horses coming into Morven Park MUST have copy of current Coggins certificate! Those without may be asked to leave.

Loudoun County requires all dogs to be leashed. Morven Park's policy is that all dogs must be kept on a leash and attached to a human or an immovable object. Owners of loose dogs (repeat offenders) may be asked to leave the facility grounds.

Please call our office to find out about permits that may be required by Loudoun County for your show/event.

Please support our sponsors!

Morven Park International Equestrian Center

Shannon Pedlar
703-777-2890 Events
Email: spedlar@...

41793 Tutt Lane
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
(703) 777-2890 (telephone)
(703) 779-1368 (fax)

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From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:26:40 EST
Subject: Clarification on Quarantine
To: CHS9@...

My appologies to Morven Park and for any confusion I may have caused; I've been asked to clarify that it's the EMC with the quarantine and not Morven Park Equestrian Center.  --Sue

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Subj: RE: Quarantine Implemented at Morven Park 
Date: 2/21/2007 11:58:36 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: rsnodgrass@...
To: CHS9@...

Please revise your heading on this Email to reflect that it is the Equine Medical Center, NOT Morven Park Equestrian Center.

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From: CHS9@... 
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 10:53 AM
Subject: Quarantine Implemented at Morven Park

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Subj: EHV-1 at Morven Park  
Date: 2/21/2007 10:04:34 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: mhouse703@...

Original e-mail:
From: Christa J. Traeger [christa.traeger@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:27 PM

State-Imposed Quarantine Implemented at Equine Medical Center Due to Suspected Cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)

LEESBURG, Va., February 20, 2007 - State officials have imposed a quarantine of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's facilities effective immediately due to the suspected infection of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) in three hospitalized horses. No additional patients will be admitted to the hospital until further notice. Clients who may have questions or concerns regarding their horse should call the hospital's main telephone line at (703) 771-6800. Hospital officials expect the quarantine to last anywhere from 14 to 28 days.

EHV-1, one of several strains of the equine herpesvirus, is a highly contagious disease that, although not transmissible to humans, can cause respiratory signs, abortion, peri-natal infection, encephalitis, and other complications in horses. It is spread from infected horses, which shed the virus through nasal fluids and bodily secretions, by both aerosol transmission and by direct contact with horses affected with the virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, nasal discharge, loss of balance, urinary retention and recumbency.

"Based on the clinical signs and one positive test from the first horse with neurologic signs, we are treating this as an infection with EHV-1. We are taking extraordinary precautions and following the most stringent procedures possible in order to protect the horses in our care as well as the general equine population," said Dr. Nat White, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. "The health and safety of our patients is our first priority."

According to White, a horse that was brought to the hospital on Wednesday, February 7, to be treated for an unrelated emergency subsequently developed a fever and signs of nervous disease. The horse was immediately isolated in the hospital's Biosafety Level 2 isolation unit. Initial PCR testing revealed that the horse was positive for the EHV-1 virus. "Though this test can have false positive results, we are treating this as a true infection," said White.

In addition, hospital officials elected to impose a voluntary quarantine of patients in the area of the hospital where a risk of exposure was possible. These horses were promptly separated from the rest of the hospital's equine population in designated isolation barns.

As of the morning of Tuesday, February 20, two additional horses being treated at the center for unrelated problems developed fever and neurological symptoms leading state officials to deem necessary an immediate quarantine of all hospital facilities.

"The center has always followed strict biosafety procedures governing patient care, movement in and out of the isolation unit, and cleaning of stalls between each horse occupancy in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases," said Dr. Martin Furr, Adelaide C. Riggs Chair in Equine Medicine at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. "However, this quarantine, which is the first that we've had since the center was opened in 1984, has been implemented to ensure that there is no chance of spreading the virus."

EHV-1 is a reportable disease and the state veterinarians of Virginia and Maryland were notified on Monday, February 19. The mandate to quarantine the facilities was issued by Virginia State Veterinarian's Office on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20. Referring veterinarians and owners of all horses that may have been exposed to the disease have also been informed.

"I would like to emphasize that though these are not confirmed cases of EHV-1 by virus isolation or serology, we are implementing appropriate measures to prevent the spread of any contagions," said White. "We are taking this situation very seriously and will do whatever is necessary to safeguard the well-being of our patients."

Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a Leesburg-based full-service equine hospital that is owned by Virginia Tech and operated as one of three campuses that comprise the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

http://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/newatEMC.html

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From: CHS9@...
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:52:31 EST
Subject: Quarantine Implemented at Morven Park
To: CHS9@...

Subj: EHV-1 at Morven Park  
Date: 2/21/2007 10:04:34 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: mhouse703@...

Original e-mail:
From: Christa J. Traeger [christa.traeger@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:27 PM

State-Imposed Quarantine Implemented at Equine Medical Center Due to Suspected Cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)

LEESBURG, Va., February 20, 2007 - State officials have imposed a quarantine of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's facilities effective immediately due to the suspected infection of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) in three hospitalized horses. No additional patients will be admitted to the hospital until further notice. Clients who may have questions or concerns regarding their horse should call the hospital's main telephone line at (703) 771-6800. Hospital officials expect the quarantine to last anywhere from 14 to 28 days.

EHV-1, one of several strains of the equine herpesvirus, is a highly contagious disease that, although not transmissible to humans, can cause respiratory signs, abortion, peri-natal infection, encephalitis, and other complications in horses. It is spread from infected horses, which shed the virus through nasal fluids and bodily secretions, by both aerosol transmission and by direct contact with horses affected with the virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, nasal discharge, loss of balance, urinary retention and recumbency.

"Based on the clinical signs and one positive test from the first horse with neurologic signs, we are treating this as an infection with EHV-1. We are taking extraordinary precautions and following the most stringent procedures possible in order to protect the horses in our care as well as the general equine population," said Dr. Nat White, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. "The health and safety of our patients is our first priority."

According to White, a horse that was brought to the hospital on Wednesday, February 7, to be treated for an unrelated emergency subsequently developed a fever and signs of nervous disease. The horse was immediately isolated in the hospital's Biosafety Level 2 isolation unit. Initial PCR testing revealed that the horse was positive for the EHV-1 virus. "Though this test can have false positive results, we are treating this as a true infection," said White.

In addition, hospital officials elected to impose a voluntary quarantine of patients in the area of the hospital where a risk of exposure was possible. These horses were promptly separated from the rest of the hospital's equine population in designated isolation barns.

As of the morning of Tuesday, February 20, two additional horses being treated at the center for unrelated problems developed fever and neurological symptoms leading state officials to deem necessary an immediate quarantine of all hospital facilities.

"The center has always followed strict biosafety procedures governing patient care, movement in and out of the isolation unit, and cleaning of stalls between each horse occupancy in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases," said Dr. Martin Furr, Adelaide C. Riggs Chair in Equine Medicine at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. "However, this quarantine, which is the first that we've had since the center was opened in 1984, has been implemented to ensure that there is no chance of spreading the virus."

EHV-1 is a reportable disease and the state veterinarians of Virginia and Maryland were notified on Monday, February 19. The mandate to quarantine the facilities was issued by Virginia State Veterinarian's Office on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 20. Referring veterinarians and owners of all horses that may have been exposed to the disease have also been informed.

"I would like to emphasize that though these are not confirmed cases of EHV-1 by virus isolation or serology, we are implementing appropriate measures to prevent the spread of any contagions," said White. "We are taking this situation very seriously and will do whatever is necessary to safeguard the well-being of our patients."

Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center is a Leesburg-based full-service equine hospital that is owned by Virginia Tech and operated as one of three campuses that comprise the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

http://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/newatEMC.html




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From: CHS9@...
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:19:43 EST
Subject: Topics this e-mail: spread of non-native species; VA Horse Council Annual Meeti
To: CHS9@...

Sorry this is soo long… I've been having internet problems; now it works, now it doesn't; could be minutes, it's also been hours…  --Sue

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Topics this e-mail:  spread of non-native species; VA Horse Council Annual Meeting & Seminar Mar 23-24; Dominion Power; NHS Tack Swap Mar 3; CHS Annual Meeting, Clifton, March 4; More Dominion; Really neat horse video clips on YouTube; Feral Cats; Hound Show May 26-27 Morven Park; chain saw certification

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Subj: Research- spread of non-native species by horses
Date: 2/15/2007 7:51:45 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: saungier@...

This study may be helpful reading if you are riding in an area where the spread of non-native plants has come up as an issue.  --Sally Aungier

"Some horses come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay a while, make hoofprints on our heart, and we are never, never the same."

Do Horses Spread Non-Native Plants on Trails?

[From THE HORSE  <http://www.thehorse.com/viewarticle.aspx?ID=8846>

by: Stith T. Gower, PhD
February 11 2007 Article # 8846

Can plant and weed seeds contained in horse manure, hooves, and hay cause nonnative plant species (plants that were introduced to that ecosystem but do not grow there naturally) to spread along trails and into parks and forests? This is an ecological question that often arises.  Stith T. Gower, PhD, of the Department of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has determined that while there are seeds from weed and non-native plant species in horse manure and hay, the plants that result don't survive or spread on trails. Therefore, horses do not appear to be a major source for the introduction of nonnative species.

"Nonnative plant species pose a serious ecological and economic threat to managed and natural ecosystems," said Gower. "Therefore, there is a great need to identify major sources for the introduction of non-native species and implement management plans to reduce or eliminate their introduction. Horses have been suggested to be an important source for the introduction of nonnative plant species along trails, but the data are largely anecdotal."

The objectives of two studies were to determine if horse hay, manure, and hoof debris samples contained seeds from nonnative species, and if so, whether their seeds would germinate and establish on the trails.

Gower took samples of horse hay, manure, and hoof debris from 12-24 horses at each of five American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) rides held in North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan.  Subsets of these samples were sown in potting buckets and grown outdoors in ideal conditions in Madison. In addition, samples from the horses at each ride were placed back on the horse trail.

On average, nonnative plant species germinated from 5.2% of the hay samples placed in the potting buckets, indicating horse hay contains seeds from nonnative plant species. However, only three of the 288 hay, manure, and hoof debris samples placed on the horse trail contained plants after the first growing season, and no surviving plants were observed after the second season.

Gower also did vegetation surveys along 50-meter (150-foot) survey lines perpendicular to horse and hiking (horses not permitted) trails at three of the five sites to compare species composition of native and nonnative plants. He wanted to determine if newly introduced plant species were moving into ecosystems adjacent to the horse trails and trails that prohibited horses.

Species composition and percent of total nonnative plant species did not differ between horse and hiker trails, and the nonnative plant species always occurred within 2 meters (6 feet) of the trail. Other potential sources for nonnative species might be birds, he said. "Many studies have observed that trails and roads (of all uses) facilitate the establishment of nonnative species," added Gower.

"The results of this and other studies demonstrate that horse hay and manure contains seeds of nonnative plant species, but native and nonnative plant species rarely become established on horse trails because of the adverse effects of harsh environmental conditions and frequent disturbance on seedling establishment," concluded Gower.

For more information about the study, e-mail Gower at stgower@....  The study was funded by the American Endurance Ride Conference (<outbind://15/www.aerc.org> www.aerc.org).

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VIRGINIA HORSE COUNCIL
ANNUAL MEETING AND EQUINE EDUCATION SEMINAR

March 23 -- 24, 2007
Wyndham Airport Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
Friday activities 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday activities 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Featuring Don Hoglund, DVM, author of Nobody's Horses as the Saturday keynote speaker. Come and meet Dr. Hoglund and learn the fascinating story of the wild horses from the White Sands Missile Range and their adventurous re-location. (Review his book, Nobody's Horses at Barns and Noble.com by clicking
<http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0743290887&itm=5>

The Virginia Horse Council's Friday night activities include a reception with cash bar and an equine art exhibition by Robin Caspari.  The evening educational session will deal with Disaster Preparedness for Virginia Horse Owners, presented by Peggy Allen and Barbara Ford.  The presentation of VHC awards and brief remarks by Dr. Hoglund follow.  Vendors will be available Friday evening and Saturday.

Saturday events start out with the VHC Annual Open Meeting.  The Saturday educational sessions will focus on:  Land Use/Access Issues for Equestrians and Equines presented by Georgiana McCabe, Equestrian Land Conservation Resource; Innovations in Equine Dentistry presented by Dr. Claudia True; Keynote Speaker Dr. Don Hoglund; and an update on the National Animal Identification System.

Registration is $35 and includes the Friday night reception, Saturday breakfast and lunch, and all educational presentations.  Reservations are required. Seating is limited.  To guarantee your seat at the VHC Annual Meeting, registration and payment must be mailed by March 16, 2007.

SEMINAR REGISTRATION
Please print or type

Name __________________________Address______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Phone ( ) __________________
Check for $_______ enclosed for _____ reservations
Please make your check payable to the Virginia Horse Council and mail to:

Virginia Horse Council
P. O. Box 665
Mineral, Virginia 23117

For hotel reservations, contact the Wyndham Hotel Richmond Airport at 1-800-996-3426.  The VHC rates are: $89 (single) and $99 (double).  To receive the VHC rates, reservations must be made by March 2, 2007.

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From: stephanie.malevich@...
Date: 2/16/2007
  www.stephshorsestuff.com

Dominion Alters Power Line Route - Again
New Route, But Nothing's Changed
This morning Dominion Resources announced that their "preferred" route for the Meadow Brook - Loudoun line would parallel an existing 500-kV line through Frederick, Warren, Rappahannock, Fauquier and Prince William. Their new route would require taking an expanded right-of-way through these communities.

Original Routes Still on the Table:  When questioned earlier today, Dominion representative John Smatlak stated that the original routes are still being considered, and that nothing is official until Dominion files with the SCC this spring. As Congressman Frank Wolf's office told the Washington Post yesterday, Dominion's "whole strategy is divide and conquer... Dominion still hasn't proven that this power is needed for Northern Virginia."

Basic Questions Still Unanswered:  Dominion continues to deny citizens access to factual information related to this proposal, leaving us and others with the following questions:

What is the real purpose of this 500-kV line?
Where is the data proving that new transmission infrastructure is needed?
Why don't the electric utilities or the State of Virginia implement plans for demand management, increased energy efficiency and conservation prior to investing in new towers?  Federal Condemnation Still Looms
On October 10th, 2006 PJM applied for a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor Designation for Allegheny and Dominion's joint transmission project. This designation would bring federal eminent domain into play, and encourage this particular transmission line along with future interstate transmission projects. The corridor application covers thirteen counties in Northern Virginia.  Read Congressman Wolf and Congressman's Davis Press Release related to National Interest corridors.

Tuesday, February 27, 7-9 PM
Power Line Briefing in S. Fauquier
PEC will hold a power line briefing at Liberty High School on Tuesday, February 27, 7:00-9:00pm.  Please join us for an introduction and an update on the power line, as well as a discussion on Dominion's latest announcement.  Each route "alternative" involves serious impacts that communities shouldn't have to bear, especially given that Dominion has refused to prove the line is necessary. Follow this link for more information on the Bealeton briefing and for a map to the high school. To help us plan, please RSVP.
Bri West
Piedmont Environmental Council
pecnews@...

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6th Annual NHS Cabin fever Tack Swap

It's time to clean out all that unwanted tack and turn it into cash at the "6th Annual NHS Cabin Fever Tack Swap."  The tack Swap will be in conjunction with the Southern States Customer Appreciation Day, Saturday, March 3, 2007 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.  Tack Swap tables and chairs are available to rent for $25.00 for non-members and $20.00 for members of the NHS. A limited number of free spaces will be made available to "501C3" Non-Profits.  The NHS will have a table for donations, so if you have a few things you would like to donate, it would be appreciated. All proceeds from the table rentals and donation table will help support the Nokesville Horse Society.

There will be many knowledgeable speakers available throughout the day to answer your questions on subjects such as worming, pasture management, horse nutrition, how to stretch your hay dollar and many more informative subjects. There will also be a rabies clinic. Southern States will be giving 10% off all in stock, regular priced Southern States Merchandise in the store, exclusive of power equipment and Reliance Horse Feed.

Many more fun activities are scheduled. For more information go to http://NHS-Inc.org for the flyer and application for the Tack Swap Space.

If you have any questions, please contact me at patriciapumphrey@... or call me at 540 364-4845.

See You There
Pat Pumphrey
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CHS Annual Meeting, Clifton, March 4, 5-7 p.m.  Call (703) 631-9308 to RSVP or for more info or visit: 
   www.CliftonHorseSociety.org
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From Steph at:       www.stephshorsestuff.com

We must stay vigilant!! This could be merely a rearrangement of the Deck chairs on the Titanic...
res://ieframe.dll/navcancl.htm#http://citizen-networks.org/ct/X1SlD2410ujH/

Power Line to Track Existing N.Va. Route
By Michael D. Shear and Amy Gardner
Washington Post Staff Writers

Tuesday, February 13, 2007; A01
   RICHMOND, Feb. 12 -- Dominion Virginia Power has decided to build its new high-voltage transmission line along the path of existing electric cables in Northern Virginia's outer suburbs, sources said Monday night, bypassing pristine land where opposition to the company's plans has been fiercest.
   Company officials will seek permits to build the 500,000-volt line far south of the original route that cut across sparsely developed and protected forest and farmland in Prince William, Loudoun and Fauquier counties, according to legislative sources familiar with the company's decision. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because Dominion has not made the decision public.
   The new path would require construction of 15-story towers along a more southerly route in Fauquier as well as in part of Culpeper and Prince William that has Dominion power lines. The path would aim to avoid nature preserves, historic districts, a half-dozen Civil War Battlefields and untouched land protected by conservation easements.
   The change would lengthen the route by 28 miles and add about $60 million to its cost, which the company would pass along to its ratepayers. The decision is intended to appease many of its most vocal critics, including Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) and local lawmakers, who had urged respect for the region's land.
   "That's probably the most favorable alternative," said Sen. Charles J. Colgan (D-Prince William), who fought the company's original proposal. "That's not going to please everyone, but it's probably going to solve the problem."
   Dominion, which serves most of Northern Virginia, says a new line is needed to satisfy the region's swelling appetite for power, which is expected to grow 8 percent over the next five years The line has met resistance from residents, conservationists and politicians, who say it would mar some of the state's most precious countryside. They have also said there are ways to meet the increased power demand without building a new line.
   News of the decision was met with skepticism by the harshest critics of Dominion's power line, including U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) and The Piedmont Environmental Council, a conservation group.
   Spokesmen for both said they remain unconvinced that the power line is needed and believe Dominion's proposed solution simply moves the problem from one place to another. "Their whole strategy is divide and  conquer," said Wolf's chief of staff, Dan Scandling. "Dominion still hasn't  proven that this power is needed for Northern Virginia."
   Piedmont Environmental Council spokesman Robert W. Lazaro Jr. Said running the new line along an existing right of way does not protect nearby homeowners from transmission lines that he expects to be significantly taller than existing ones.
   He also wondered whether the existing path was wide enough to accommodate the new line or additional private property would have to be acquired.
   "The fact is the state has a failed energy policy," Lazaro said.  "Dominion is a huge player in the politics of this state and is able to run roughshod over consumers and responsible legislators."
   Dominion Vice President Robert M. Blue declined to comment Monday night about the company's plans for the transmission line.
   The company had described its original plan to erect towers and cables across the western suburbs as necessary because of Virginia's population growth. The line would be part of a larger one that stretches from southwestern Pennsylvania to Loudoun County. Dominion officials have said the line would power 275,000 homes in Northern Virginia and reduce stress on electricity systems across the mid-Atlantic region.  Critics have said Dominion wants to move cheap power from the Midwest to markets in the East.
   In the months since the initial proposal, environmentalists and residents near the proposed path of the line have waged a multimillion-dollar campaign against the company and persuaded lawmakers to introduce legislation to block the line from their property.
   Dominion's lobbyists have beaten back those bills. But the company has continued to talk with lawmakers about how to respond to the concerns. If approved by the State Corporation Commission, the new power lines would be constructed only where the company has strung cables.
   Eva Tieg Hardy, one of the company's top executives, visited Sen. H. Russell Potts Jr. (R-Winchester) on Monday to discuss the announcement, which is likely to be made in a news release. Potts and Del. Joe T. May (R-Loudoun) worked closely with Dominion to broker a deal intended to place less hardship on property owners.
   May said Monday night that Dominion is simply moving the problem from one neighborhood to another. But he said he was willing to work with the utility because he disagrees with critics' premise that more power is not needed.
   May, an advocate for pushing Dominion to bury future power lines, believes working amicably with the company now will make that goal more likely. "The real problem is whether or not we're going to be able to get them underground," May said. "If we're not, these battles are going to continue forever."

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PEC Responds to Dominion Ad Blitz
In the past month, Dominion Power has flooded the public with misleading information and scare tactics.  Fortunately, the media has seen through much of Dominion's rhetoric (more at right). PEC is responding with TV ads in Richmond, where Dominion is seeking preferential legislation. This "reregulation" would enhance its monopoly and profits at the expense of all Virginians.

Please take a moment to watch PEC's ad, and to forward it around. You can also make a donation to help counter Dominion's ad blitz.

Oppose Dominion's "Re-Regulation"
Dominion Virginia Power is pushing HB 3068 and SB 1416. Which would "re-regulate" the electric utilities in Virginia.  The legislation, drafted by Dominion Power and introduced by Senator Norment, would guarantee the company massive rate increases and limit State Corporation Commission oversight.  Dominion is trying to get this legislation through as fast as possible, before anyone understands the full implications.

These bills will impact the entire state, and Dominion should not get away with it.
People Power, Not Dominion Power:  I know there are a lot of folks out there who are concerned about the power line, but aren't getting the emails. Help me be more efficient, and urge them to sign up for email updates. The energy policy decisions referenced in these alerts will affect citizens across the region and the state - please help us keep everybody informed.

Invite Others to Receive these Emails
Thank you for your hard work.
Bri West
Piedmont Environmental Council
stoptheline@...


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Weather you are a horseman or not please watch this world class performance. Those of us that know horses will be amazed and those that don't will surely enjoy this unique dance by a horse.
Click on & have your sound audible. ENJOY

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Subj: Feral Cats of Oakton, VA Urgently Need New Homes
Date: 2/10/2007
From: slazear@...

<<Please see the email below regarding cats in Vienna, Virginia that are in need of homes.  Please contact Susan directly with any questions and/or inquiries. >>

Hello! My name is Susan, and I have been the primary caretaker and trapper of The Feral Cats of Oakton (in northern Virginia) since 1996. Please read about our colony and about the CRISIS we are facing!

Through the years, 123 cats have been trapped, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their habitat in a large industrial park of ten to twelve acres where six to seven businesses and two private residential homes are located. Also, 23 kittens and 11 semi-tame adults have been rescued from this colony and placed in good homes. At the peak of the colony, I maintained seven makeshift shelters and seven to eight feeding stations.

There are currently about 57 cats remaining in the colony who have survived many cold winters, coyote attacks, human abuse, and the development of surrounding land.

The initial CRISIS is that the businesses in the park are being evicted, construction is looming, and the cats have to vacate their home of more than fifteen years. To get them out of harm's way, I set up a shelter in our basement and have brought in 44 cats so far. They are all doing quite well!

The second part of the CRISIS is that I have a medical condition which prevents me from being able to care for the cats properly. The physical labor involved is just too much for me to handle. On top of everything else, injuries to my left knee and right ankle have made my walking ability extremely limited over the past few months. (In addition to these overwhelming circumstances, I am also taking care of my 87-year old mother, her finances, and home.)

I NEED HELP: 1) with the day-to-day care of the indoor cats and their facility, 2) with fundraising and donations (to pay for food, litter, medical expenses, and relocation costs, 3) with feeding and trapping the remaining cats at the colony, and 4) with finding great homes for these precious creatures who have been part of my life for so many years.

Some of the cats are moderately feral and might be happier outside with another colony, on a farm, or in a cattery. Many are 50% feral or less and would adapt to various indoor arrangements. The 44 cats I have brought inside have been treated for fleas, ear mites and parasites, had their ears cleaned, their shots renewed, and teeth pulled (when necessary). I have medical records for all of the cats.

If you can volunteer to help with this special project in any capacity, I would be happy to hear from you soon. Please give me a call at 703-255-4747 or 703-307-1560 (cell). E-Mail replies can be sent to: cybersusan@...    I've been having some computer issues that I am trying to resolve.  Please call me if you send an email and do not hear from me within 24 hours. 

Thanks for reading about our difficult situation.

Counting on Human Kindness -- Touching Human Hearts.......Susan.

Please pass this on to others who may be able to help Susan with these deserving felines. 

troy@...
www.bestfriends.org
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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] Caroline Hunt Trail Ride  (Hound Show May 26-27 Morven Park)
Date: 2/9/2007 2:52:36 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Foxlairfrm@...

Friends,
The Caroline Hunt Judged Trail Ride which usually occurs the first Saturday in April will be postponed until September this year.  I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone, but we promise a much better ride for you all in September.

We at the Caroline Hunt along with all hunts throughout the USA are celebrating the 100th year Anniversary of the Master of Foxhounds Association.  All sorts of events, activities and competitions are going on across the nation. One of Caroline Hunt's own Juniors has qualified to compete for the Centennial Horse!  It is very exciting for us as I am fairly certain we will not be here to see the next centennial!  The closing ceremonies will be held here in VA at Morven Park in Leesburg and the Caroline Hunt has much to do in preparation. Virginia Hunts and the VA Foxhound Club will be hosting hunts from across the country and Canada with over 500 hundred hounds competing.  Therefore we feel it would be best to postpone the trial ride to September so we can concentrate on putting on our best event ever!  We will be setting a date in the near future for your convenience.

The hound show is open to the public and will be held Saturday, May 26th & 27th 2007.  There is no charge for spectators.  There will be art exhibits, equine vendors and some of the best horses and hounds in the country participating.  Please join us in the Centennial Celebrations!  Please visit these websites to learn more about foxhunting in America and about these exciting events.
www.MFHA.com  - Master of Hounds Association

www.virginiafoxhoundclub.org  - Virginia Foxhound Club Museum of Hounds & Hunting North America  - The Museum of Hounds and Hunting

I wish you all a safe and fun trail riding season.  We hope to see you in September.

Happy Trails, --Deborah Fox
Trail ride chairman - The Caroline Hunt
foxlairfrm@...   or   804-749-8135
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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] forest plan workshops, NF chain saw cert.
Date: 2/19/2007 6:27:19 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: wrider@...

George Washington National Forest officials will hold a series of forest plan revision workshops in March. Input is being sought on "what worked well in the previous plan and suggestions on what needs to be changed in the new plan."
Trail users for equine saddle and pack stock are urged to attend the meeting in your area, or in the area in which you ride or have an interest. Other user groups are well-organized and vocal. Equine users, in order to ensure continued access to trails, need to let agency officials know they are "out there" and they are interested. Please plan
to attend, and to urge other riders to attend as well.  Important information and draft documents prior to the meetings will be posted at   >www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj<   Information can also be obtained by telephone at 540-265-5100.

Meetings are:
Monday, March 5, 6-9 p.m. at Hot Springs Presbyterian Church, 7433 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Tuesday, March 6, 6-9 p.m. at Rockbridge High School, 143 Greenhouse Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
Wednesday, March 7, 7 to 10 p.m. at National Guard Armory, 451 Hoover Rd., Woodstock, VA 22664
Thursday, March 8, 6 to 9 p.m. at 9212 Winterberry Ave., Covington, VA 24426
Saturday, March 10, 1 to 4 p.m. at Rockingham County Government Office Building, 20 E. Gay St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802,

The Golden Horseshoe Back Country Horsemen of America is sponsoring a chain saw certification class, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, at the Warm Springs Ranger District on VA 220 between Warm Springs and Hot Springs in Bath County. Attendees must come both days to complete certification requirements. The certification is required for chain saw operation for trail maintenance work in the National Forest. Attendees should bring their saws, and wear leather boots and bring leather gloves. For information and sign-up, email Nancy Johnson, BCH liaison, at >ncabderj@...< or call her at 540-839-2747.

And additional requirement for the certification is a current CPR and First Aid card. Those classes will be given for those who need the training at the Deerfield Fire Department building, VA 629, Deerfield, VA (west of Staunton and Churchville). BCH liaison Pat O'Neil will teach the classes, which will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22, 23, 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (must attend one day) or 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22 and 23 (must attend both if interested in the evening classes). Email Pat for info/signup at >pjoneil1@...< or call her at 540-939-4774.

These classes are geared toward equine trail volunteers!

From: "Julia Skelley" <jmskelley@...>
To: <jmskelley@...>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:24:20 -0500

It's not too late to register for Part II A of the Introduction to Driving
Clinic Series at Goucher on Feb 25.



Part II B is on March 11 at Stablemade near Mt Airy.

Check out www.mlmdc.org.



    My Lady's Manor Driving Club

            Presents

AN INTRODUCTION TO DRIVING

      Part II A (two sessions due to popular demand)






Sunday, Feb 25, 2007

Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, Maryland 21204

Continue your driving education where Part One left off!

9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Class Room (Lunch break) 1 pm - 3 pm in the Indoor
Ring

PLEASE BRING YOUR HELMET WE WILL BE DRIVING IN THE AFTERNOON!

$40 Morning Classroom & Afternoon Arena Practice

Includes Coffee & Tea in the morning!  Door Prizes!  Bring your own lunch!



Featuring Anne Councill and Dana Bright!

Advanced Drivers, Professional Instructors, Trainers And

Licensed Combined Driving, Pleasure and Dressage Judges!



After a quick review, we will address the knowledge you need to ensure
comfort and safety for you and your horse.  These basic performance skills
will stand you in stead no matter what driving activity interests you.
Whether your goals are driving for fun, the pleasure show ring or competing
in combined driving events, this is a good place to continue your education.



Program presented in lecture & demonstration:

Review of Harnessing                           Common Harnessing Mistakes
Review of Hitching

Common Hitching Mistakes                  Final Walk Around
Reinboard and Rein Handling

Driving Equitation                                 Driving Basics
Driving aids



MEMBERS ONLY (MEMBERSHIP COST $15)

Registration due by Feb 17, 2007

Contact Susan Kary, 301-493-8115, karysusan@... or Julia Skelley,
410-239-3807, jmskelley@...



The day of the clinic, Susan Kary's cell 301-448-8540 or Julia's cell
410-206-2720



Directions: Baltimore Beltway 695 to Towson, take the Dulaney Valley Road
Exit South, go approximately one block and turn left into the Goucher
College Campus.  Take your first left once you are on campus. Follow the
signs to the "Athletic Facilities", continue until you see the tennis courts
& the GYM on your left, park just beyond the GYM on the left.  The entrance
to the GYM is facing the road.  As you enter the GYM turn left.



Check out our website www.mlmdc.org <http://www.mlmdc.org/> , download forms

____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FOR Feb 25, 2007, Registration due by Feb 17, 2007

SIGNED RELEASE REQUIRED IF NOT SIGNED AT TIME OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2007

Introduction to Driving Part II, Make check payable to MLMDC

Mail to:  Susan Kary, 10007 Broad St, Bethesda, MD 20814 before Feb 17, 2007
Thank you!



Name: ____________________________________________________________



Address: _____________________________________________Post Office, ST,
Zip________________________________________



Phone: _____________________E-mail__________________________________



Check for $________ for _____ reservations enclosed.

($40 per person) includes morning coffee & tea.BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH!

From: lizcron@...
To: hamamomr22@... (marian hamamo)
Subject: Important opportunity to support parks, open space and trails in Prince William County
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:42:11 +0000





The Prince William Conservation Alliance is a nonprofit watershed organization
serving Prince William and surrounding communities.
We rely on community support for this and other programs.


Public Meeting on Parks and Open Space:
What's Your Vision for Prince William?


WHEN: Sunday, February 18, 2007, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: PWC Park Authority Headquarters, 14420 Bristow Road, Manassas,directions

CONTACT: Prince William Conservation Alliance, 703.499.4954, alliance@...

AGENDA:

Opening Remarks - Mike May, Occoquan District Supervisor

Welcome - Jay Ellington, PWC Park Authority, Executive Director
Overview of Current Opportunities - Community Coalition of Citizens Groups
Breakout sessions - (1) Parks, (2) Trails, (3) Open Space
Recap of citizen input from breakout sessions.
Close.

Prince William County has less park acreage per every 1,000 residents than neighboring jurisdictions and things are still getting worse! Between 2000 and 2005, total park acreage has dropped by 15%.

Many citizens are concerned that County has neglected parks and open space needs. According to the County's Citizen Satisfaction Surveys, citizen satisfaction with the County's efforts to preserve open space has dropped by 18 points since 1999.

The Comprehensive Plan is a good place to start because it sets our goals for creating parks, open space and trails over the next 30 years. Prince William County started the process to update the Parks and Open Space chapter more than two years ago.

However, on January 24, 2007, after significant community opposition to a plan that continued to set low goals for Prince William, the Planning Commission deferred a decision on the draft plan presented by Planning staff for a second time.

Citizens, not willing to continue to wait for an adequate proposal from the County, have formed a Community Coalition of Citizen Groups and are working on a draft plan to present to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors. Read more...

We hope you take a couple hours to join us on Sunday afternoon, February 18, to share your views and goals for parks and open space in Prince William County!

Questions? More information is posted online here or contact us at 703.499.4954, alliance@....

From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:58:24 EST
Subject: Turner Farm; Feb 18 Schooling Show Middleburg; Nokesville Judging Hay Quality
To: CHS9@...

Topics this e-mail:   Turner Farm; Feb 18 Schooling Show Middleburg; Nokesville Judging Hay Quality Feb 14; Mason Neck St. Jude Ride - Jun 3; NATRC returns to VA; HB 3115; Equine Obstacle Clinic Mar 31 Leesburg;  Feb 22-25 Pennsylvania Horse World Expo; Dinwiddie Festival May 26

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Subj: Call for action- Turner Farm Park Feb 2007
Date: 2/4/2007
From: riverpup@...
To: turnerfarmpark2002@...

Hello everyone, normally you get updates on the Turner Farm Park project from Molly Hockman...as you recall Molly has moved into the role as treasurer for the Friends of Turner Farm (FoTF), and I am working serving as the FoTF liaison to Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) on the park horse facilities. We have a critical need for action on your part!  Plans for building the riding arena are in question by the FCPA.  There are $250,000 in funds from the 2004 Park Bond Referendum, but the Park Authority is doubtful that this will cover the costs of building a riding ring and a horse path from the existing parking lot to the ring. The FCPA estimate is $750,000 due to all the rules and regulations that must be followed.  The County won't put out a request for proposals (RFP) if they don't think there is enough funding to cover the costs.  We are working hard to determine if the facility can be built for less than that estimate, so that the RFP can be announced and contractors can bid on the project.   It has been 11 years since the "Save the Farm" effort resulted in a place for us to ride.  The horse people have donated money and put effort into getting the facilities built.  We need to urge the FCPA to build the ring as soon as possible-- before regulations, materials and labor rates increase further.  Your input is needed -- If your want to have a riding ring at Turner Farm Park there are 2 things you can do!  1. Please write or call Fairfax Co. supervisors to let them know that you want to BUILD THE TURNER FARM RING NOW!!!

Gerry Connolly, Chairman At-Large    chairman@...    703-324-2321
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 530
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0079

Gerald W. Hyland    mtvernon@...   703-780-7518
Mount Vernon Governmental Center
2511 Parkers Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306

Sharon Bulova   (Budget Chairman)    braddock@...    703-425-9300
Braddock District Supervisor
9002 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA 22015

Linda Q. Smyth        Providence provdist@...    703-560-6946
8739 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031

Supervisor Michael R. Frey     sully@...     703-378-9393
Sully District Governmental Center
4900 Stonecroft Boulevard
Chantilly, VA 20151

Penelope A. Gross     mason@...     703-256-7717
Mason District Supervisor
MASON DISTRICT
GOVERNMENTAL CENTER
6507 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003

Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins     Hunter Mill      hntrmill@... 703-478-0283
North County Governmental Center
12000 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190-3307

Dana Kauffman (male)    Lee     leedist@...    703-971-6262
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310

Elaine McConnell       Springfield     springfield@...    703-451-8873
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 233
Fairfax, Virginia 22035

Joan DuBois     Dranesville dranesville@... 703-356-0551
McLean Governmental Center
1437 Balls Hill Road McLean, VA 22101

2.  Please send your comments to the Fairfax County Park Authority Board.  You can contact and find out more information about the Park Authority Board here:   http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fcpaboard.htm      The Board makes all the decisions about our parks!  Please let them know that you want them approve to build the ring now!  Good News:  We have had major progress for the cross-country (XC) schooling area.  There are now 9 logs to jump and benches, tables, and rolltops, totaling 18 jumps.  Two ditches and two  banks are nearing completion.  And plans are in place for another small bank and 4 very small log jumps for beginners.  Announcement:  Although we were always happy to work with our Michael Rierson in his capacity as the Park Manager for Turner Farm Park, we are also happy to welcome Rebecca Boone as the new FCPA Park Manager for Turner Farm!  Rebecca is very attuned to all the user concerns and needs for the park and has been very supportive of the needs of the park's equestrians.  Thank you, Barbara Culbert  Friends of Turner Farm

PS:   Please forward to anyone who might want to help!
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Subj: FW:   Feb 18 Schooling Show 
Date: 2/1/2007
From: Beverly.Dickerson@...

It's a benefit show for Kim Morani, evidently she had a major accident and no insurance.  

Locochee Farm Winter Dressage Schooling Show
February 18, 2007
Middleburg, VA

Fees:  $20 per test if entered in advance; $25 per ride day of show

All proceeds benefit Kim Morani Support Fund.

Judge:                         Lucy Eddins (r)
Show Manager:          Jennifer Simmons                      Locochee@...                     540-687-8812
Send Entries to:         Show Manager, Locochee Farm, 36658 Leith Lane, Middleburg VA 20117
                                    Or fax to 540-687-8811

Ride Times will be available Thursday, January 16; times will be sent by email, or call.

Divisions Available:
USDF Intro 1               USEA  Beginner Novice A                   USEF   Training Level 1           
Novice A                                             First Level 1
Training A                                            Second Level 1
Preliminary A
Other tests available upon request (indicate on registration form so appropriate test can be available.)

Directions to facility: From 50/15: 50 west toward Middleburg. Rt. on Snickersville Rd. Approx. 5 miles to left turn on Mountville Rd. Approx 2 miles to right turn on Leith Lane (dirt road). Leith Lane straight to Locochee Farm.
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Judging Hay Quality for Horses on February 14, 2007
Posted Tue Feb 6, 2007 by: "Larry Pumphrey" larrypumphrey@... 

Having the ability to judge good quality hay is something that all horse owners can benefit from. This months Nokesville Horse Society meeting will give you the opportunity to learn what is best for your horses and I'm sure your horses will appreciate it. Come on out and enjoy some time with your fellow members. Non members are also welcome.   Hope to see you at the meeting. 

Judging Hay Quality for Horses
� Identifying different types of hay
� Physical appraisal for hay quality
� How to sample for a lab analysis
� Interpreting a hay lab report
� Using the numbers to your advantage

Date: February 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Nokesville Fire Hall 12826 Marsteller Drive, Nokesville Virginia
Sponsored by:  The Nokesville Horse Society featuring Cindy Brown of the CFC Farm and Home Center.

Judging Hay Quality for Horses Workshop will follow a short meeting of the Nokesville Horse Society

Directions: From south of Nokesville take route 28 north, turn right on Fitzwater Drive then left on Marsteller Drive. The Fire Station is on the left. From north of Nokesville turn left on Fitzwater Drive then left on Marsteller Drive.

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Subj: [MasonNeckHorseCoalition] St. Jude Trail Ride - June 3rd, 2007
Date: 2/7/2007 11:31:03 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: brianp8592@...

The Mason Neck Horse Coalition will be hosting a trail ride on Sunday - June 3rd, 2007. The ride will cover Pohick Bay Regional Park and Meadowood Special Recreation Area. The ride will include a mounted scavengers hunt! More details to follow.

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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] NATRC returns to VA.
Date: 2/6/2007
From: saungier@...

Please see information below (summary) of an upcoming NATRC sanctioned clinic as well as a ride. It is been quite a
while since we had a NATRC ride in state so please pass the word. If you are not familiar with NATRC ride requirements please visit their website at http://www.natrc.org/.

The clinic will be on March 31 and the ride will be on July 6-8, 2007.   --Sally Aungier

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North American Trail Ride Conference (RFTRA) Competitive Trail Ride Clinic

Region Five Trail Riders Association, INC is holding a Competitive Trail Riding Clinic!   Lots of valuable information for everyone interested in the fast growing sport of CTR! This clinic is being held to help participants prepare for the upcoming NATRC sanctioned CTR to be held July 6-8, 2007 in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. The clinic will include a 5-10 mile practice ride.     WWW.NATRC5.org

Where: The Forestry Center, Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
When: March 31, 2007 (Clinic will begin @ 9:00AM and last all day, bring a bagged lunch and something to drink.)
Cost: $35.00 . A $25 deposit is required to hold your spot.
. Clinic is limited to 50 riders.
. Make checks payable to Donna S. Whitmer

Holliday Lake Summer Ride 2007
Appomattox / Buckingham Virginia
July 6-8, 2007
60 rider limit
Novice-A, B, CP-A, B, Open A (heavyweight, lightweight & junior divisions)

Location: Appomattox / Buckingham State Forest and Holliday Lake State Park. The state forest covers 19,710 acres and is the largest in the state of Virginia.

Trails: Trails consist of mostly gently, hilly terrain with some steep areas. They are made up of fire trails, single track and dirt/gravel roads. Trails wind through forests, both young and mature & through areas planted as food plots for local wildlife. The trails are nicely shaded and there is ample access to water on and along the designated trails in the creeks and streams.

Camping: Primitive camping is provided in the field behind the Forestry Center office on the left in an 80 acre field. Generator use is allowed until 10 PM. Horses will be tied to trailers and only horse water is available in camp (bring drinking water). Stallions are required to be double tied. Portable Toilets are located in camp and a bathhouse is available off site at Holliday Lake State Park just down the road for a parking fee.

All pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

We are in black bear country!   Place all trash in the trash cans located at ride management tent and please don't leave food out!

Ride: Novice B about 20 on Saturday.   Novice A and CP about 20 miles Saturday, 20 miles Sunday. Open will ride about 60 miles. (30 each day)

Original proof of negative Coggins within the past 12 months must be presented when horses arrive in camp. Rider check-in will begin at 12:00 noon on the 6th and Pre-ride vet checks will begin at 1:00 PM.   Late arrivals must be pre-arranged with ride management. Ride briefings will be held each evening and the ride will begin early each morning. The awards for 1-day riders will be Saturday after dinner & ride briefing will follow. All others will be awarded Sunday afternoon.

Riders are asked to bring a dish to share on Saturday evening. Junior riders must be 10-17 years old and must wear ASTM/SEI, Snell or approved riding helmet when mounted. Junior riders may not ride stallions and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


Cost: CP A, Novice A & Open (adults- NATRC members $85, non-members $100, juniors- NATRC members $75, non-members $90) CP B, Novice B(adults- NATRC members $75, non-members $90, juniors- NATRC members $65, non-members $80)

Minimum non-refundable deposit is $30. Make checks payable to Donna S Whitmer.
Volunteers are needed for this ride. If you want to volunteer or can bring one please contact ride management. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all volunteers on Saturday and Sunday.

Contact: Donna S Whitmer 1450 Tower Rd., Pamplin VA 23958  (434)248-5386  or  appyhappy@...

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Subj: stephshorsestuff
Date: 2/5/2007
From: stephanie.malevich@...

Encouraging news from Richmond!
Late last night, Delegate Joe May's HB 3115 passed the House Courts of Justice Committee over the strenuous objections of Dominion Power and Allegheny Energy. If this bill becomes law, it will make it easier for landowners to require power companies to pay them if high voltage transmission lines reduce property values.

HB 3115:   http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?071+sum+HB3115  would add to Virginia law the presumption that if a high voltage transmission line is built near your agricultural, residential or commercial property, you should be compensated for any reduction in that property's value caused by damage to the view.

Ask Your Delegate to Support HB 3115
In her testimony before the committee, PEC's General Counsel Georgia Herbert emphasized that:
The Constitution of Virginia has long said that property cannot be taken or damaged for public use without just compensation.

We all know that damage to the view can have significant financial impact on property value.
This bill would apply only to the negative effects of high voltage transmission lines.  
A property owner would still have to prove the extent of the damage to his/her property value.  If there is no damage, there will be no compensation.

These lines are being built by private for-profit companies and therefore are different from other kinds of facilities such as roads, schools, etc for which land might be condemned by public bodies.

Dominion's statement that this bill would cost them a lot of money is their own admission that these high-voltage power lines will have a detrimental effect on neighboring properties.

No private company should be allowed to take or damage a person's property without fully paying for it.Some lawmakers remain concerned that "if we do this for people who're hurt by these lines, we'll have to do it for everyone. 

Where will this stop?" Please help persuade the House of Delegates:   http://dela.state.va.us/dela/MemBios.nsf/MWebsiteTL?OpenView  that high voltage transmission lines are different because they are moneymakers for private companies which should not be allowed to externalize their costs by taking private property without fully paying for the resulting damage.

HB 3115 is an appropriate and valuable addition to Virginia's eminent domain laws which will benefit all Virginians whose property is hurt by construction of high voltage transmission lines.

Please Call Your Delegate Monday Morning
The Delegates will began their debates on Monday and Tuesday at Noon each day. We are not sure on which day they will debate and vote on HB 3115. Please make every effort to call your delegate as soon as possible. If you don't reach your Delegate, leave a detailed message with his/her aide and ask that your message be delivered to the Delegate promptly.

Please call your Delegate on Monday morning to ask his/her support for Delegate May's HB 3115. For the Constituent Hotline call: 1-800-889-0229.  Even better, call your delegate's office directly.  To find your delegate, http://citizen-networks.org/pec/leg-lookup/search.html      Sincerely, Bri West

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Date:   February 2, 2007
Subj:   Equine Obstacle Clinic 3-31-07
Contact:  Diane Hutchinson  (703) 727-3494  Dan_hutchinson@...   -  CONQUER OBSTACLES WITH YOUR HORSE AT TRI-STATE'S ANNUAL CONFIDENCE BUILDING OBSTACLE COURSE CLINIC
March 31, 2007 (Rain date, April 1), 9 am- 5 pm
Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA 20175
$40 per horse
To Pre-Register/obtain waiver:  www.tristaterc.org  
FMI:   pgeyer@... or call (540) 338-4339

Leesburg, VA-Obstacles and situations abound which can spook even the best horse.  Regardless of how you ride or use your horses(s), the best way to overcome spooky situations is to expose your equine to obstacles similar to what he/she may encounter on a trail ride, at a show, or even in the back yard, but in a controlled and safe setting.  Tri-State Riding Club annually sponsors the Obstacle Clinic to provide a safe venue for horsefolk to bring their animals and practice overcoming obstacles in a noncompetitive and non-stressful setting.  Participants will enjoy interesting challenges from spooky traffic cones, to bridges and barrels, to things that flap in the wind. Hard working Tri-State volunteers organize to provide lots of variety and color in the tests, and helping hands should you need it. Guide your horse through any or all the obstacles at your own pace, mounted or un-mounted.  Enjoy the day and give your horse, old or young, an education that will serve you both well in future endeavors.  Space is limited and pre-registration is required ($40/per horse) by completing the registration form and waiver found at www.tristaterc.org.  Get your questions answered by calling (540) 338-4339 or email pgeyer@....  Join your friends and neighbors in a fun day of navigating exciting obstacles and build great confidence in your horse.  Don't forget your current Coggins test and approved helmet.  The rain date is April 1st.   Photos for publication available upon request.  
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Subj: Feb 22-25 Pennsylvania Horse World Expo http://www.horseworldexpo.com/
Date: 2/7/2007
From: horseworldexpo@...
The Pennsylvania Horse World Expo now just a two weeks away! Advance tickets are on sale now through 2/20 through our website for the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo as well as Theatre Equus - A Musical Equine Revue.   Avoid lines and order your tickets now.   Go to   www.horseworldexpo.com   for ordering information - sorry, no phone orders can be taken.   There are live demonstrations and seminars offered every hour in five different venues.   Remember, your low daily admission price covers all events and activities for Horse World Expo.  Theatre Equus requires separate admission - and you do not have to buy an Expo ticket to attend Theatre Equus. Sorry, we do not offer multi-day or group discounts. We believe in keeping our admission fees low to everyone, every day. For more information on days, times, direction, hotels, events and vendors, be sure to go to our web site at www.horseworldexpo.com. Admission tickets for Horse World Expo go on sale one hour before the scheduled start time of the show each day. Theatre Equus tickets will be on sale during the same hours as Expo tickets. Helpful hint: If you are coming more than one day, buy all your tickets the first day - that way you only have to wait in line once. Daily tickets can be used any one day of the Expo. Don't miss Theatre Equus - A Musical Equine Revue. Part circus, part ballet, part Wild West show - this live performance features Professional equestrian talent from all over the country. The show is professionally scripted and choreographed with exciting lighting effects and concert quality sound, held indoors in a 7000+ seat stadium. Don't miss this all new show! Separate ticket required. Tickets are on sale now, and all orders are filled first come, first served with the best available seats when you place your order. Tickets are $24, $18, $16 and $12, Level 1 and 2 seats for Saturday are sold out. Get you tickets on-line now at www.horseworldexpo.com - sorry, no phone orders can be taken. Hours for the Expo are Thurs Noon-8pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat. 9am-8pm and Sun. 9am-6pm. Theatre Equus starts at 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Adult daily admission to the Expo is $12, Children 7-12 is $6, under 7 is free.   Theatre Equus tickets are $24, $18, $15 and $12 depending on which level you choose. All activities are indoors, heated and all under one roof.   Theatre Equus is held in a 7000+ seat indoor stadium and all seating for Theatre Equus is reserved seating.   Make plans to add the newest Horse World Expo to your schedule. The New York Horse World Expo will be held on May 11-13, 2007 at the Empire Expo Center in Syracuse, NY. Check our website for details,   www.horseworldexpo.com

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Dinwiddie Heritage and Horse Festival May 26, 2007:  Featuring live music with Nashville band Hot Apple Pie and Templeton Thompson, horse training demonstrations with natural horsemanship trainer Randy Abernathy, Dinwiddie County historical and cultural exhibits, reenactments, breed demonstrations, shopping, games, great food, family fun. Live music throughout the day, Hot Apple Pie on stage at 5:30. Bring the whole family! Tickets available online! Cash only at gate.

www.dinwiddiefestival.com

May 26, 2007
Virginia Motorsports Park
Dinwiddie, VA
10:00 A.M-7:00 P.M.
Live music throughout the day,
Concert begins at 5:30

Celebrity Horses
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Breed Demos
History
Culture
Community
Games
Training Demonstrations, Clinics, Breed Demos, Live Music

FMI visit our web site or call (804) 405-8154.  Adults $15, Children $5, Children 3 and Under Free!