Working Student/Summer Position?
Looking for serious rider who wants to learn & work
All chores involved mucking, feeding, haying, watering,bathing
loping horses etc.
Learn all aspects of cutting & working cow horses.
Reiners & colt starting.
Inq. Call 540-547-9297

Have several Avail.
Older AQHA geld-Super Ranch Horse Delux with quite a handle on him !
Would be a great first horse for the first time child rider wanting to
do the games approx. 14.3/15.0 hands. Priced to sell!!!! he will go
quick!!
Others Avail for the more serious riders
Super Barrel & Pole horse reg APHA grey & white tob. already shown
great small horse for a serious rider.
call 540-547-9297

If you are interested in the earlier listing for Cash, please either
reply to the  post or call Dorcie at cell 267-872-7643 or home 703-753-
9586.

Originally a Montana trail and pack horse, Cash, "The Man in Black" has
a great disposition and temprement.  We simply have too many horses and
too few riders.  We ride him in English and Western tack, goes in a bit
or a bosal.  Registered Quarter Horse, Three Bar breeding.  Fifteen
year old trail horse, true black with white star and two white socks.
Nice family horse.  Asking $3,500.

Lovely 15 1/2 inch light brown Stuben jumping saddle.  Suede knee
roles, very good condition.  Asking $425.

Brown Student Schooling saddle, narrow tree, rarely used, $100.00.

If interested, call Dorcie at 267-872-7643.

Hand-Tooled Show Set:  Gorgeous breastplate, v-brow headstall and reins
with 5 ˝ inch chonch egg but snaffle, barely used, entire set $140.00
(med to large horse), matching 16 inch roping saddle, $350.

Beautiful Hand-Tied Horse Hair Bosal, rawhide nose piece, barely used
$170.00 (med to large horse)

If interested, please call Dorcie at 267-872-7643.

For Sale Black Leather Single Pony Harness with red pads,
Bridle,Liverpool bit, and  NEW Brown biothane reins.Just had it to
Skeeters' tack shop for check up and to repair any worn areas.  It's
in really good shape and ready for a 11-13hand pony. $200.00 or best
offer.  Reason for selling... Sold pony it was for and does not fit my
Fjord 13.3 horse.
If you are interested in seeing the harness, email me at
christie@...

Hey there! I was wondering if there was anyone out there that might
need a riding buddy for trails or just to ride anywhere. I dont have
my own horse so I might have to borrow however i do have all my own
tack (except a girth). I just want to get out and start riding again.
Also if anyone just needs someone to come out and excersize their
horse for them I'm all for it! I want to find a group of people that
go riding on the weekends that I might beable to hook up with. Im 19
and ive been riding all my life so I have experience! Please let me
know! a better way to get in touch with me is curly722@....
thanks
Erin

I need river sand to complete my riding ring.  I only want River sand,
no concrete sand etc.

A friend in Purcellville got her sand from a guy in Marshall, who
hauled it up from Fredericksburg, but she can't recall his name.  She
put her ring in over 10 year ago.

So if anyone knows where to get River sand, please let me know.


Thank you.

Cheryl Anderson
delaurel66@...

Gorgeous Tex-Tan turquoise ostrich seat barrel racing/trail saddle;
16 inch seat, QH bars, hand-tooled, hand engraved, like-new condition.
Email me for pictures: ascline@...

From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:03:51 EDT
Subject: Pony wanted; Good News on EHV1; Super Pet Expo: March 23-25; Companion available
To: CHS9@...

Topics this e-mail:  Pony wanted; Good News on EHV1; Super Pet Expo: March 23-25; Companion available; Trail Caucus; Kentucky Overrun With Unwanted Horses 
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From: "Zimmerli, Stephanie L"
Subject: Looking for Pony
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:10:42 -0400

We are currently in the market to buy or lease a medium to large pony (gelding preferred) for my 9 year old daughter.  She has been taking riding lessons for the past 4+ years and is looking forward to starting Pony Club activities this year. We are looking for a calm pony who is good on trails, trailers well, has pony club experience and loves to jump.  We would like the pony to live with us, at our barn in English Hills, Fairfax Station (even if only leasing), so that we can care for the pony on a daily basis and have the freedom to ride on our neighborhood trails.    We currently have two nice horses living with us (renting stalls in our barn), so in addition to the love the pony will receive from our daughter, the pony will have the company of other horses as well! 
  
Stephanie & Steve Zimmerli
(703) 250-2709
SZimmerli@...

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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] Good News on EHV1
Date: 3/14/2007 6:26:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: saungier@...
To: Vahorsetrails@yahoogroups.com

Per the VDACS website today, March 13, 2007:

March 13, 2007
VIRGINIA'S HORSE INDUSTRY BEGINS RETURN TO NORMALCY
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686

It has been more than 21 days since the last horse left the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg prior to a report of neurological Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) on the premises. Today,
State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wilkes announced that, except for four quarantined premises, the state's horse community may resume normal activities.

Immediately upon the report of EHV-1, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) quarantined ten Virginia premises, including the EMC. State animal health officials began a rigorous surveillance program of the horses that had contact with the Center, asking owners on quarantined farms to monitor temperatures twice daily and immediately report horses with elevated temperatures or any neurological signs. VDACS veterinarians tested horses showing any signs of possible EHV.

Dr. Wilkes cancelled public sales and auctions the first weekend in March and recommended that event planners consider carefully whether or not they would go ahead with scheduled events. Many cancelled shows, trail rides, or fox hunts voluntarily in an effort to contain the spread of the virus.

"Virginia's horse community really stepped up to the plate and did the responsible thing," said Dr. Wilkes, "and their actions helped us contain the virus to the premises where horses had contact with the EMC.  I applaud them for their wisdom and sense of responsibility. It is difficult to assess the impact of EHV-1 on Virginia, but this much is certain - it could have been far worse if the disease had spread to other farms and other parts of the state."

While horse activities may begin returning to normal, Dr. Wilkes cautions everyone that there is still a low risk of spreading the virus.  Now as much as ever, horse owners need to practice strict biosecurity.  Click here <http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/ehv.shtml> for detailed information is on the VDACS Web site.

VDACS offers these equine biosecurity practices to limit the spread of EHV-1 and other infectious diseases:

* Wash your hands with soap and water or use a dry sanitizer after handling each horse

* Avoid nose-to-nose contact with horses who may have been exposed

* When entering or exiting a stable or barn, wash hands and disinfect outer footwear using footbaths

* Clean and disinfect trailers after use

* Minimize the use of shared equipment such as water buckets, lead ropes, grooming tools; label these items as belonging to each individual horse

* Any equipment and tools that are shared, such as pitchforks, shovels, twitches, etc. should be disinfected daily and between horses

* Carefully fill water buckets and feed troughs so that neither the water hose nor the feed scoop touches the bucket or trough

* Do not share multi-dose oral medications between horses

* If possible, keep horses which were off the farm and possibly exposed to an infected horse isolated from other horses for at least two weeks on their return.

For many more biosecurity tips, please see the USDA Web site by clicking here <http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/HorseBioSecurity_final.pdf> .

Ride Safely,

Keli K. Harold, Administrative Assistant, The Virginia Horse Council, Inc.
888-HORSEVA (888-467-7382)
Fax: 540-854-7827
P.O. Box 665, Mineral, VA 23117
www.virginiahorsecouncil.org
Working to Keep the Ride Alive

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Super Pet Expo: March 23-25 in Chantilly, VA

Discount coupons at    http://www.superpetexpo.com/index.php

Our annual visit to Chantilly, VA is coming up next weekend, March 23-25, 2007.

New this year - Ultimate Air Dogs sponsored by Purina and Giant Food. Watch these dock dogs launch into the air at 30+ miles per hour and land into a 30,000 gallon swimming pool. Led by former Major League Baseball player Milt Wilcox and his dog Sparky (guess who he is named after?), you will be wow'd.

Other attractions include:

* Exotic Expo
* Pet Fashion Show
* Feline Purrformers
* The Amazing Leroy
* Rare & Ancient Breeds Dog Show
* World Famous New Jersey Bird Man

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Subj: Companion available
Date: 3/14/2007 1:03:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Alidentistry@...

  I have a very sweet three year old paint filly ( large mini) that needs a home.  She is one of our rescues and though she is healthy suffers from the effects of laminitis (stiff legged) so she will probably not ever be a riding pony.  She is fat and healthy &  up to date on everything, cute and friendly, loves to be groomed and gets along with all other ponies and horses.  She is good for the farrier and will follow you  around like a puppy.  She would be a good companion or great to teach kids grooming, etc.  May also make a babysitter for a young horse or pony.  She  would be free to a good loving forever home.  She has been with me for two years now and it is time to find her a home where she can get plenty of love and attention.  I will also send feed and hay with her to get her started as well as her next de-wormer meds.  Obviously I want only the best situation possible for this sweet little girl.  No re-sales need apply.

Ali Demarco, Eq.D
my cell number 703-402-8704
or contact me on line at   alidentistry@... 
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Subj: Trail Caucus to Explore Opportunities.doc
Date: 3/22/2007 8:58:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Beverly.Dickerson@...

This is an opportunity to show the Park Authority that many riders use the trails and encourage them to support unpaved trails

__________________For Immediate Release________________
Judy Pedersen, PIO                                                                                                 March 2, 2007
E-mail: parkmail@...                                                                                      PR-021
Press Inquiries:  703-324-8662

Trail Caucus to Explore Opportunities, Recent Accomplishments

The Sixth Annual Trail Caucus is scheduled for Monday, March 26, 2007 and will once again bring together trail enthusiasts from Fairfax County and the region to discuss recent accomplishments and challenges ahead.  With more than 200 miles of trails in Fairfax County alone, the Fairfax County Park Authority is a major provider of these recreational amenities and a sponsor of the evening activities slated for 7:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria.

"This is the time that we report out on things that we have managed to get done over the previous year and projects that are currently underway or ready to begin," stated Park Authority Trails Coordinator Jenny Pate.  "We have invited individuals from several organizations that also have trails in our community to join in the discussion and share in the celebration of these accomplishments and the brainstorming on what we need to tackle next."

The program will feature information about the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Phase II plans for the Cross County Trail, discussion about development of trails in the Laurel Hill area, information about mapping projects, and other Park Authority trail projects underway. 

Volunteers will also have an opportunity to speak about their efforts.  Representatives from several community organizations will be talking and those who wish to make contacts with other hikers and trail users will have a chance to meet fellow devotees.  The program will be held in the auditorium at the gardens and refreshments will be available prior to the program, starting around 7 p.m.  For more information call Jenny Pate at 703-324-8726. 

Green Spring Gardens is located at 4603 Green Spring Road. From the Beltway take Exit 54B (Braddock Road, East, Rte 620)). Travel approximately three miles (4th stoplight) crossing Little River Turnpike. Pass Pinecrest Shopping Center and Professional Complex on your right. Stay in the right hand lane and turn right onto Witch Hazel Road. Witch Hazel Road is the entrance to Green Spring Gardens.
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Kentucky Overrun With Unwanted Horses
By JEFFREY McMURRAY (Associated Press Writer) 
From Associated Press March 15, 2007 12:01 AM EDT STAFFORDSVILLE, Ky. -

The bidding for the black pony started at $500, then took a nosedive. There were no takers at $300, $200, even $100. With a high bid of just $75, the auctioneer gave the seller the choice of taking the animal off the auction block. But the seller said no.  "I can't feed a horse," the man said. "I can't even feed myself.  "Kentucky, the horse capital of the world, famous for its sleek thoroughbreds, is being overrun with thousands of horses no one wants - some of them perfectly healthy, but many of them starving, broken-down nags. Other parts of the country are overwhelmed, too.  The reason: growing opposition in the U.S. To the slaughter of horses for human consumption overseas.  Public backlash - and state bans or the threat of them - have led to the closure of several slaughterhouses that used to take in horses no longer suitable for racing or work. Auction houses are glutted with horses, and many rescue organizations have run out of room. There have been reports of horses chained up in eastern Kentucky and left for days without food or water. Others have been turned loose in the countryside.  Some people who live near the strip mines in the mountains of impoverished eastern Kentucky say that while horses have long been left to roam free there, the number now may be in the thousands, and they are seeing herds three times bigger than they did just five years ago.  "There's horses over there that's lame, that's blind," said Doug Kidd, who owns 30 horses in Lackey, Ky. "They're taking them over there for a graveyard because they have nowhere to move them.  "It is legal in all states for owners to shoot their unwanted horses, and some Web sites offer instructions on doing it with little pain. But some horse owners do not have the stomach for that.  At the same time, it can cost as much as $150 for a veterinarian to put a horse down. And disposing of the carcass can be costly, too. Some counties in Kentucky, relying on a mix of private and public funding, will pick up and dispose of a dead horse for a nominal fee.  The cost is much higher other places, and many places ban the burying of horses altogether because of pollution fears.  Sending horses off to the glue factory is not an option anymore. Adhesives are mostly synthetic formulations nowadays, according to Lawrence Sloan, president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council. And because of public opposition, horse meat is no longer turned into dog food either, said Chris Heyde of the Society for Animal Protective Legislation. Eventually, anti-slaughter groups insist, the market will sort itself out, and owners will breed their horses less often, meaning fewer unwanted horses. When California imposed its slaughter ban in 1989, they point out, the number of stolen horses dropped while there was no significant change in the number reported abused or neglected.  "Once you remove slaughter, you remove a release valve for irresponsibility," Heyde said. "These are animals. They're not a pair of shoes.  "Nelson Francis, who raises gaited horses, a rare, brawny breed found in the Appalachian Mountains, said the prices they command are getting so low, he might have to turn some loose. He houses about 57 of them, double his typical number.  "I can't absorb the price," Francis said. "You try to hang on until the price changes, but it looks like it's not going to change. ... What do I do? I've got good quality horses I can't market because of the has-been horse."  "Kill buyers" used to pay pennies a pound for unwanted horses, then pack them into crowded trucks bound for slaughterhouses that would ship the horse meat to Europe and Asia.  However, public opposition to the eating of horse meat has caused the number of horses slaughtered each year by American companies to drop from more than 300,000 in 1990 to around 90,000 in 2005, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Only one U.S. Slaughterhouse - in Illinois - still butchers horses for human consumption.  "What do you do with them all?" said Lori Neagle, executive director of the new Kentucky Equine Humane Center in Lexington. "What do you do with 90,000 head of horses? That's something that has to be addressed. It'll be interesting to see if people financially can do the right thing or if they will leave their horses to starve.  "Federal law prohibits the use of double-Decker trucks for transporting horses to slaughter. Many members of Congress have also been pushing a national ban on the butchering of horses for human consumption.  While California is the only state that has expressly banned horse slaughter, in a 1989 ballot initiative, similar measures are under consideration elsewhere, including Kentucky, Maryland, New York and Illinois. Connecticut has made it illegal to sell horse meat in public places, and many states have tightened up the labeling and transportation requirements governing horses bound for slaughter.  A federal court ruled recently that Texas must start to enforce its long-ignored 1949 ban on the transportation and possession of horse meat. That put a stop to horse slaughter for human consumption at the two slaughterhouses in Texas that engaged in the practice.  While the market price for horses has plummeted, the cost of food, lodging and veterinary care has not.  Kathy Schwartz, director of Lisbon, Md.-based Days End Farm Horse Rescue, which adopts abused and neglected horses, said that rescue operations that choose not to euthanize horses are generally full. "We had one horse we brought in that was a rack of bones - in pain both from starvation and parasite infestation and injury," Schwartz said. "His owner thought life was better than going to slaughter. Well, life is - if you're going to feed it and take care of it."




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Hi everyone -
Cleve and I have decided to start a manure hauling service since we weren't able
to find one we liked!

Our plan is to start hauling on weekends beginning on Saturday, March 31.  We'll
be glad to provide free estimates.  We can set up a contract for a regular
pick-up schedule or pick up "as needed". If you board your horse, we'd really
appreciate it if you would let your barn manager/owner know about our service.

Give us a call and we'll be glad to tell you all about it!

Cleve - (703) 400-8446 (cell)
Bobbi - (703) 599-9296 (cell)

Thanks!

Bobbi
--
Bobbi McIntyre
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Nokesville, VA
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.

Land Management Seminar for Horse Owners-- Last chance to register!  Seats are filling up fast.

Topics to be covered are growing great grass, natural methods for controlling weeds and insects, and equipment selection for small horse farms.  You will also have a chance to meet the new equine Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Dr. Shea Porr.  The guest speaker will be Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water in Washington State.  The seminar will be held at the Wetland Studies and Solutions in Gainesville.  Registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, raffle prizes, and great handouts!

- Kate

Kate Norris
District Manager
 
Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District
13061 Fitzwater Drive
Nokesville, VA 20181
(703) 594-3621 ext.13
(703) 594-2998 fax
County Courier MA260
Watershed Address - Cedar Run/Slate Run - Potomac River- Chesapeake Bay

We're looking for a set of detailed blueprint/plans for a 36x36 barn
with 12' center aisle and six 12x12 stalls.  Do any of you have a set
from when you built your barn, or know where we can find a set through
the internet, etc for around $25 or less?  I found a few for free on
cooperative extension websites but they weren't similar enough to go
by.  IF you know of any, please email me....thanks!!  Bonnie
whinny51092@... or nhs_editor@...

Elaine,
The best thing I've ever found to stop wood chewing (that's of course
assuming that you are NOT talking about cribbing or teeth issues, or just
behaviour caused by stress...) is to work from within.

Try Rush Creek Minerals fed free choice.  You can get them at Tri County
Feed in Marshall.  When you first feed it you will find your horses
absolutely gorge on it and you won't be able to keep up with them almost.
Eventually as they get what they need, they will stop eating it
completely, then they will begin to eat it just as they need it.

This remedy was recommened by Debbie Linton to us for when a couple of our
geldings were eating trees just...well...just because they were there.
And man it worked great.

Debby
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Nokesville, VA



> Maybe someone could respond to Elaine.
>
> Thanks
> Larry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Elaine Moore<mailto:purplhat@...>
> To:
>
NokesvilleHorseSociety-owner@yahoogroups.com<mailto:NokesvilleHorseSociety-owner\
@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2007 11:23 AM
> Subject: posting a message
>
>
> Hi
> I was unsuccessful posting a message on our site and wonder if you could
> post my message for me and then tell me how to do it for future reference.
> My horse is chewing up my barn and I need some help fast!  I'm including
> the
> message at the bottom of this email.  Thanks.
> Elaine
>
> Does anyone recall the wood chewing remedy recommended in a recent NHS
> newsletter?
> What was the brand of soap recommended?  I think I must have used the
> wrong
> brand....  Obviously, I should have taken the newsletter with me to
> Shoppers.
> I'm slopping hot sauce on everything now.  The #$@%<mailto:#$@> horse must
> have liked
> the soap.
> Yellow barn (what's left of it) is quickly becoming hot orange.
> Any suggestions are much appreciated.
> You can respond to me at purplhat@...<mailto:purplhat@...>.
> Thanks.
> Elaine
>
>
>
>
>
>


--
Debby
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Nokesville, VA

On private horse farm, 3-4 bedroom rambler, (built in 1991) eat in
kitchen, wall oven, gas stove, dishwasher & refrigerator.  Dining room,
family room.  2 full bath, one with garden tub.  Washer & dryer. Full
unfinished walkout basement. Freshly painted.  Central air and heat.  2
car garage with work area and shed.  Hot tub. Non smoking.  Well
behaved pets ok.  $1500 per month.  Available May 1.  References,
deposit & Credit check.  Space for horses & use of all weather riding
ring.  540-667-8437 or 540-974-1274

Hey all,
This months guest speaker is my barefoot farrier, a member of NHS and
a very good friend.  Even if you don't believe in barefoot, I highly
recommned you come listen. Even if for nothing more than general
information about the horses feet. You might be surprised and learn
something.
I first heard about it on RFDTV last spring with Pete Ramey.  I was
very intrigued and then Natalie had an article in the NHS newsletter
so I contacted her.  She has been trimming my horse since last June
and I am sooooo glad I made the switch.  My horse had been having some
issues with one foot so of course the farriers suggested bar shoes
with pads (as they all seem to do).  Everyone (former owner, farriers,
vets) seemed to think that helped, but I just didn't see it.  It's
been a long road but by following Natalie's instructions(and other
barefoot clinicians I researched), my horse is happier and healthier
and very ready for this show season in speed.  Even last season while
he was still "getting use to" being barefoot in the front (was already
barefoot behind), he was telling me he was feeling better by
constantly catching me off guard with his wanting to run faster and
actually playing out in the field instead of just standing at the hay
all day.  He's even "acted up" a bit(bucking and carrying on) now and
then, which he never did before because it would hurt.  Others even
commented at the shows through the season last year at the difference
in him.
Well, off to ride on this beautifull day.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
Lisa King

From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:55:08 EST
Subject: Boots needed; EHV-1 websites; Handyman; house/petsitter needed; EHV-1 UPDATES; R
To: CHS9@...

Topics this e-mail:  Boots needed; EHV-1 websites; Handyman; house/petsitter needed; EHV-1 UPDATES; Research- spread of non-native species by horses

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Subj: Boots Needed
Date: 3/6/2007 3:24:40 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: mhouse703@...

I am looking for a good used pair of size 9 riding boots as a donation for an at-risk teenager who cannot afford to buy them for herself (nor can her mother).  She works at our barn on weekends in exchange for a lesson a week.  If anyone has a pair just laying around and not used, she and her mother would be very grateful, and I would be, too.

Thanks!   --Marcia   mhouse703@...
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From:    www.stephshorsestuff.com

To check updates for EHV-1.

Maryland Department Of Agriculture
http://www.mda.state.md.us/

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
http://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/

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HANDY MAN    The man that lives in my barn apartment, Bob Amick, is looking for some contract work in the area. He has managed Heathfield Farm in The Plains for years (first for Charlie Matheson, now for new owners.) The farm is for sale again, though, and Bob is looking to start his own handyman type of business, and I, hoping to keep him in the area (and on my farm!) for years to come, am trying to scare up some business for him.

Bob has been a plumber's assistant (he knows how to do everything: just no license); was an electrician in the navy (built my barn, and sheds, and finished several levels of my house -- all with full electric); and he has long managed a big horse farm (and can put together a four-in-hand carriage team, if you need that!)   He can do everything - from general farm work (fencing, mowing, seeding, etc.) to building (sheds, barns, etc.) to fix-it stuff around the house (fixing furniture, patching drywall, etc.)

He does not have a contractor's license, but can get one if he gets enough work; not sure what's involved in that.
Bob can, and will, travel to do longer contract jobs.  Anybody with small (or large) jobs looking for a bid, contact Bob at my telephone number:    Betsy Parker -- (540) 364-2929, or reply via email to me -- betsyp@...


HOUSESITTER/PETSITTER NEEDED:  I will be traveling during the month of June and am looking for an experienced housesitter to stay in my home in Philomont, VA (8 miles from Purcellville/9 miles from Middleburg).  I have two dogs and a cat - the younger dog is an energetic border collie that will need to be exercised at least twice a day.  The other dog is older and would only require a short walk and, of course, someone to watch TV with her at night.   I'd prefer an experienced house and/or pet sitter with references.   A non-smoker who will not mind a rural/country location.  The house has broadband/wireless access, weekly housekeeping and lots of great places to walk and hike.  If you are interested please contact Kelley  at akahern@... or call me at 540-338-6598. 

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Subj:   EHV-1 UPDATE FOR MARCH 7, 2007 - QUARANTINE LIFTED ON ONE FARM IN MIDDLEBURG
Date: 3/7/2007 3:50:32 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: brianp8592@...

March 7, 2007
EHV-1 UPDATE FOR MARCH 7, 2007 - QUARANTINE LIFTED ON ONE FARM IN MIDDLEBURG
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686

Dr. Richard Wilkes, Virginia State Veterinarian, has lifted the quarantine on one farm in Loudoun County.  Although a horse on the farm possibly had come in contact with an EHV-1 infected horse at the Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, no horses on the farm ever showed any sign of illness compatible with EHV. After additional testing over the weekend which was negative, Dr. Wilkes lifted the quarantine.  The farm is in Middleburg.

Quarantines remain on nine premises, including the EMC. VDACS is awaiting test results on three additional farms and is testing today at Quantico.  Dr. Wilkes has not cancelled public sales or auctions for this weekend, although he advises a common sense approach and good bio-security practices (see the box called General Information at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/ehv.shtml).

Although State animal health officials are cautiously optimistic that the neurological form of the EHV-1 virus is contained on the currently quarantined farms, it is too soon to be certain at this time.  The duration from infection to clinical illness can take up to ten days and once infected, horses may shed the virus and be contagious for 3-4 weeks.  A second wave of infections may not be apparent until a few weeks after the first wave.  If no new cases of EHV-1 develop and if horse owners practice vigilant biosecurity, horse movement may return to normal later this month.
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Subj: [MasonNeckHorseCoalition] STATE VETERINARIAN BEGINS RELEASING FARMS FROM QUARANTINES DUE TO EQUINE HERPES VIRUS-1
Date: 3/8/2007 4:08:15 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: brianp8592@...


March 8, 2007
STATE VETERINARIAN BEGINS RELEASING FARMS FROM QUARANTINES DUE TO EQUINE HERPES VIRUS-1
Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686

Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), has begun lifting quarantines due to the Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1). He released a farm in Middleburg on March 6 and one farm each in Leesburg and Casanova March 7.

Although horses on these three farms possibly had come in contact with an EHV-1 infected horse at the Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, no horses on the farms ever showed any sign of illness compatible with EHV. After additional testing over the weekend which was negative, Dr. Wilkes lifted the quarantine.

Quarantines remain on seven premises, including the EMC, in four counties. VDACS is awaiting test results on additional farms and the Marine Corps Base at Quantico.

Dr. Wilkes has not cancelled public sales or auctions for this weekend, although he advises a common sense approach and good bio-security practices. Currently there are no travel restrictions on horses in Virginia outside of quarantined premises.

Although State animal health officials are cautiously optimistic that the neurological form of the EHV-1 virus is contained on the currently quarantined farms, it is too soon to be certain at this time. The duration from infection to clinical illness can take up to ten days and once infected, horses may shed the virus and be contagious for 3-4 weeks. A second wave of infections may not be apparent until a few weeks after the first wave. If no new cases of EHV-1 develop and if horse owners practice vigilant bio-security, horse movement may return to normal later this month.

For more information on EHV-1, quarantined premises and bio-security practices, see the VDACS Web site at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/animals/ehv.shtml.

http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/news/releases-b/030807ehv1-update.shtml
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Subj: [Vahorsetrails] Research- spread of non-native species by horses
Date: 2/16/2007 5:50:39 PM 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

[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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From: CHS9@...
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 20:55:42 EST
Subject: Fwd: Fw: power line issue
To: CHS9@...

I'm forwarding the actual e-mail that has the original links in it.

Sue


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To: "Sue Wakefield" <chs9@...>, <stephmalevich@...>
Subject: Fw: Item of Interest
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:32:01 -0500

Hi.  More on the power line issue...if you're so inclined to include it in your next mailing.  She had sent it to me to include in the Lead Line, but the March issue is already done and mailed.

 

Mary

Piedmont Environmental Council

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Hi Emily,

Could you please forward a link.  I just checked the SLT website and
the only press release there is the one from February 28, 2007
announcing that PetSmart was pulling out.  I didn't see anything there
about SLT being sold, continuing as their own business, etc.

Thanks,
Laura


--- In NHSMessageBoard@yahoogroups.com, frdcowgrl13@... wrote:
>
> About the petsmart/state line decision, they are not discontinuing,
> they sold state line, and state line will now be their own business,
we
> will still have state line stores, they just will not be in petsmarts.
> If you go to statelines website, there is a press release concerning
> this information.
> Emily
>