Posting for Friend:

Max is an awsome 8 year-old Haflinger gelding who is now offered for
sale. He is a great kids pony or would easily carry an adult. I
personally have taken him on 2 trail rides and he stayed with me for a
weekend. He is a very easy keeper, does not require shoes and is a ton
of fun to ride! He was not bothered by anything on the trail rides:
crossed bridges, traffic safe, well mannered with other horses, loads,
ties, trailers well...etc. He is healthy and up to date on all
vaccines and yearly care. He is really a great pony who will bring a
lot of joy to someone. No buck/rear/bite/or any other vices. He stands
14 hands tall. Please contact Cheryl at 540-439-1699. Leave message.
Asking $2800

Muffy Seaton resides in Aiken South Carolina.   She is putting on a series
of arena driving trials.   She will offer a mini division if she has more
than one or two entries.   She has minis now (thanks to me I helped her find
3 of them) and is offering to have you guys drive them.

Please see attached form for details.   I just might go and leave the horse
trailer behind and drive one of her minis.   I'm in Northern Virginia -
would anyone like to car pool with me?


Martha D.
Silk Purse Farm, Northern VA
http://www.minihorsecde.com/SilkPurse/home.html
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Subject: SHEPHERD'S PURSE ARENA  TRIALS
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:03:48 EDT


Hi all; I hope I have everyone's email address, and if you know of someone
who'd like to get updates, please let me know and I'll add them to the list.
If
   you'd like to be deleted from this list, also please let me know.

We will be having 5 arena trials this winter starting on Oct. 20. Attached
is a "cover letter" as well as an entry form for the Oct. 20 trial.

Please let me know if you can't open either of these documents for some
reason.

We will be having a "limit" training level division as well as the normal
training division this year for true novices which means anyone who has not
been
   in more than 3 cdes or arena trials. Please leave this division for the
true
   novices among us!

We will also be having a mini division with hopefully the smaller ring.
Just
depends on how many entries we get. I have a bunch of driving minis now and
would love to let people drive them, so if you know anyone who'd like to
give
arena trialing a try and who doesn't have a horse, let me know. They'd have
to  come out and drive a couple of times beforehand.

As usual, we have a few stalls and even some rooms for the out of towners
if
needed.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions and don't
forget to get your entries in!

Hope to see all of you soon.   Muffy






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Hi There, Does anyone know where I can apply for a scholarship to
enroll in a home study series with New Horizons Equine education
center?   Feel free to e-mail me with any info. Thanks, Sharon

Child Tested - Mom Approved! Registered name is Black Pearls N Lace.
Pearl is a great mover, W-T-C, currently going over poles. She has
been to several shows, and placed very well. She is very responsive,
loves to work and please. She does well as a trail horse, no spook,
goes across water and logs. She stands for the farrier, vet, bathes,
clips, trailers, ties, grooms. She has a loveable personality, and is
an in your back pocket type of pony that any parent would want their
child to own, & bring to shows as a nice pony hunter or for
equitation. You can also view her ad with pictures at
http://www.usahorsenet.com/index.php?a=2&b=380 or email directly for
pictures and short videos.

Thanks,
Angie Beatty

English saddle used $ 100.00 color ( havannah )
Western saddle used  $  300.00 color ( tan )
email me directly if interested cwismeth@ yahoo.com

As Jessica moves on to her new Quarterhorse, sadly we must let
Diamond go.  Many of you may have seen Diamond play in the Spring
Gymnkana and speed events in the Western shows.  She is the black
pony with white blaze and has won many ribbons and one reserve
champion with Jessica on her back, but Jessica has decided to move to
a bigger horse.  Diamond is an easy keeper on open grass and hay, has
been barefoot for as long as we know, and has had no medical issues.
She has a current negative Coggins and is up to date on shots.  If
you have a child that is interested in these events, or just for
trail riding, give us a call or email.  Diamond has had English
riding and jumping in her history, but no recent eventing.  We have
taken Diamond on Main Loop of Manassas Battlefield 10.0 miles and
Thompson WMA, keeping up with the Thoroughbred and Paint horses with
little problem.  She leads them through creeks and thickets when they
won't go( Conway-Robinson Forest was fun once all the trees fell
over).  Of course we did mostly walk/trot on those trails.  Diamond
is between 20 and 25 years old, stands very still for all trimming,
brushing, hoof picking, and is very behaved with all horses.  We are
asking $1200 but want to ensure she is going to a child that wants to
ride.  I am positive she has many good years left to give, just too
small for Jessica who is a Sophomore this year.

See pictures of Diamond on many of the western show pictures or email
and I will send some.

Scott
703-753-4001

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Subject: Upcoming Vote ! Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan
Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:27:09 +0000

Hello All,

 

We are coming down the home stretch on the Comprehensive Plan Update to the Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan. The Planning Commission Public Hearing is on  Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 at the McCoart Bldg. The Board of Supervisors hearing will be on Tuesday, October 16 (same time and place). As one would expect, both these hearings are essential to getting a robust Parks, Open Space, and Trails Plan into the Comprehensive plan to help our County develop into a high quality place to live. Right now, there are 3 options on the table:

 

Option A: This option sets a standard for parks of 15 acres per thousand persons but allows developers to count private facilities and an acre of private land towards their park proffers (effectively reducing the 15 acres to 14). It is the one that is being pushed by planning staff, who have seemed to be on the side of developers throughout this process.

 

Option B: This options sets a much higher standard of 25 acres per thousand persons with an ultimate goal of having 10% of County lands reserved as park lands (similar to Fairfax County's present day park holdings). It does not support allowing developers to count private HOA lands towards park proffers. Although some significant compromises have already been made between this plan and the plan that was drafted by the citizens, this plan by far represents the best option available.

 

Option C; This options leaves the Parks plan as is, with no trail section and an park standard of 13.8 acres per 1,000. It is the weakest of the 3 options.

 

We are hoping that becuase of the upcoming elections, we can get the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to approve Option B.

 

Planning Staff's biggest argument against the higher standards is that they cost too much. We think this is an odd stance, since there are plenty of unfunded items in the Comprehensive Plan - roads, for instance. Besides, even if we don't develop facilities at the parks right away, it makes good fiscal sense to acquire the land as soon as possible. We expect a lot of opposition from the development community because Option B requires more proffers from them. Therefore it will take a lot of noise from the Community to get it passed. Also, if people are willing to support Park Bonds or special tax levies that would be dedicated to providing parks and facilities, that would be an excellent message to send to the Planning Commission and Board. Any support that you can provide - phone calls, letters, emails, and attending the hearings, will be most helpful (see contact information below).

 

You can read more information about the plan on the Prince William Conservation Alliances website: www.pwconserve.org

 

I would also be happy to discuss details if you call or email me.  Please Please Please pass this information on to anyone that you think would be interested in supporting a strong park, open space, and trail system in Prince William .

 

Many many thanks for your time and attention!

 

Very Sincerely,

 

Liz Cronauer

703 361-1365

If you coose to write emails here are the relevant addresses:

 

Park Authority Board:

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Planning Commission:

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Board of Supervisors:

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Mare
Age:5 years
Color:Sabino w/four stockings
16+h
Big Bodied
Will make someone a great horse for trail riding
Needs milage, Owner does not have time.
$3500.00
Agents: J bar C Ranch 540-547-9297
Call for info

All,

I would like to invite everyone to participate in the 4th Annual
Paper Chase in White Post, Virginia!  Many of you came out last year
and you know the countryside, the ride and the food and drink are all
to die for!  Proceeds from the Paper Chase benefit the Blue Ridge
Hunt Pony Club.  My daughter, Katherine Briggs is a member of this
group.  The Club has raised money in the past to ship hay to
Louisiana after Katrina and Rita hit and have purchased jumps for
facilities such as Long Branch in Millwood, Virginia.  The Paper
Chase is Sunday, September 30 and the registration fee is $30.00 if
you register by next Thursday!  I have included the application from
in the body of this text since I don't see a place on this Yahoo
message board for attachments.  If not readible just email me at
kaybriggs@... and I will email you a real attachment.  I will
also send you the directions.  I can't seem to copy the map onto this
document.  The ride is great but the comraderie and food and drink is
even better!
  Hope to see you there!  Kay Briggs

BLUE RIDGE HUNT PONY CLUB

  4th  ANNUAL
Old-Fashion Paper Chase
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Event to start promptly at 10:00 AM
To be held at The Tanyard, White Post, VA
The Paper Chase – a cross-country adventure to be ridden over a
marked course.  Riders to follow flags (markers) from start to
finish.  Check points along the route will ensure participants have
ridden entire course.  Optimum time winners to be determined by
averaging all team times in each division.  Course may not be walked
prior to event.
Two Divisions:  Jumping & Non-jumping
Awards for optimum time in both divisions. Entry Fee $30.00 per
person includes terrific picnic lunch afterwards.  For teams of two
to three riders.  Adults & children may ride together.  Jumping
course is approximately 4 to 5 miles & non-jumping course is
approximately 3 to 4 miles over Blue Ridge Hunt country.
Event to benefit the Blue Ridge Hunt Pony Club.
ASTM approved helmet.  Current negative coggins required.
Safety vest strongly recommended.

ENTIRES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THE $30.00 EARLY REGISTRATION FEE AND HELP US PLAN FOR LUNCH.  ON-
SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE $40.00.  Check payable to the BRH Pony Club
and may be mailed to BRHPC, PO Box 100, Millwood, VA.  22646.   For
information call Juliet McKay-Smith, 540-837-2530 or Lisa Goshen, 540-
955-1136.
(For more than one entry please copy this attached form, clip and
send in)
Name:______________________________
Horse/Pony:________________________

Address:_____________________________  Phone:______________________

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

From: Lisa Wilkinson

To: ustr@yahoogroups.com ; nhsmessageboard@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:30 PM

Subject: [ustr] Hay

Thanks to everybody that responded. I believe I have a close-by 50/50 split with this load.

I had such a huge response - I can't call everybody back personally - but thank you all!

For those that need hay in smaller quantities and those that need larger ones too:

I can recommend Tranco Farm in Hamilton, VA (convenient to route 15 between Leesburg and Gilbert's Corner). I contacted Chris this morning just in case I couldn't get together a split load and it turns out he has been asked by the Extension Agent in Loudoun County to bring in hay (to ensure there are no serious shortages), which he has done.

This is what he has on hand - all prices are picked up at his farm in Hamilton:

40 - 50 lb bales:

2nd cut orchard grass $8
Alfalfa $8
Timothy $7.5

80 lb bales:

1st cut orchard/timothy $8

The hay is from Canada, PA, and Ohio. He said he has travelled to look at some of this hay prior to purchasing it. Chris supplies a lot of the larger barns around here and I've always liked the hay he gets and the hay he makes. He has always been easy to deal with and is happy to help the smaller farms! His number is 703-779-0781. Delivery available.

Lisa.

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Wanted:
10h-11h Pony or mini.
MUST NOT kick, buck, bite
Older is fine with age related health problems,
This pony would be my son's first pony for him to care for, which
means it must pick up all four, stand for brushing, saddling, w/t
maybe a little jumping. but if no jumping would still consider.
My son has been working with our Fjord horse, but he really wants
something he can do all by himself (sort of speak). Does not need to
be a babysitter, but trustworthy. Must be able to be pastured, (do
have dry lot ) my horses are out 24/7. With run in.
Must be able to get along with others. Mares and Geldings. Would
really like a child's pony they have out grown, instead of a pony that
has been a pasture oranment for 5 years. Would love a free lease, they
would have a great home. I can provide referrences. If not a free
lease, do not want to spend too much. Color not important, personality
is what I am looking for. Would like to find the right pony/mini by
Oct.28th. That is my son's birthday he will be 4.
If you have something please send me an email and pic if you have one.
Thanks Christie

Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:05:54 -0400
From: Prince William Conservation Alliance <alliance@...>
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Parkland at Risk - Silver Lake Vote this Tuesday!


Prince William Conservation Alliance
September 18 Board of Supervisors Vote on Silver Lake!

2:00 p.m. Board Meeting, McCoart Government Center, Board Chambers
NO PUBLIC HEARING, citizens must speak at Citizen's Time at the start of
the meeting; No information released to the public until Friday
afternoon. Click here to email all Supervisors
.


Which would you choose?
500 acres of parks at no cost to taxpayers
OR
230 acres of parks at an initial investment of
$1.6 million + $255,000 tax dollars each year.

The answer is not obvious to everyone. The Prince William County
Executive's office has recommended that the Board of Supervisors reject
the Bull Run Mountain Conservancy's offer to partner with Prince William
County, double Silver Lake's acreage and invest in our parkland by
developing the site at no cost to taxpayers. Instead, the Board is being
advised to select the PWC Park Authority proposal which would provide
residents with less parkland and significantly higher costs to taxpayers.

At the same time, the Prince William County Planning office has
recommended low standards for new parks policies based on concerns about
the costs of land acquisition.

Prince William has only 9.5 parkland acres/1,000 population right now.
Compared to Fairfax, where existing county parkland is already at 25
acres/1,000 residents and rising, we're way behind the curve. Prince
William has a long way to go and we need all the help we can get.

The Board of Supervisors has the opportunity to take a step in the right
direction at Silver Lake. County citizens would be better served by
policies that welcome and encourage private and public investments to
increase our public parkland, which improves quality of life for
residents countywide.

In addition to the clear fiscal benefits, the Bull Run Mountain
Conservancy's plan is focused on providing the high quality passive
recreation opportunities citizens have prioritized. The PWC Park
Authority plan calls for higher-intensity uses, including RV camping and
the possibility of RV storage: it is focused on generating profits and
does not respond to resident's recreation priorities.

What is your choice for Prince William County? Click here to email all
Supervisors

and share your views on _community choices_ for Silver Lake. Speak at
Citizen's Time on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., McCoart Government Center, Board
Chambers.

Read more...

/Act Locally /

LOOKING FOR A HALF LEASER

Champ is a 19 year old, 15.3 hh, bay, ¼ quarter horse and ¾
thoroughbred gelding. We are in desperate need for another half leaser
and will consider all inquiries. Champ is a wonderful horse that is
full of personality and a great horse to be around. He is easy to lead,
catch in the field, groom, tack, and bathe. He is a great horse to take
out for a hack in the ring or for a relaxing ride on the trail. Champ
will need a rider with some riding experience and
will be a great horse to further improve your riding abilities.
However, he will be limited to only doing flat work, but does excellent
on the flat and knows some dressage. Champ has won numerous blue and
red ribbons, as well as taking Reserves and Grand Champions in local
horse shows, showing in Horse Pleasure. In his first dressage show,
Champ scored in the lower sixties, with plenty of ability for
improvement. Champ is currently boarded at a stable near the town of
Nokesville. Please send me an e-mail for pictures.

Call Marina at 703-497-0919; e-mail ponyjumper007@...

Fall trail riding season is here!  Registered, handsome, sensible, 15
year old black Montana Quarter Horse gelding for sale.  Three bar
breeding, 15 ½ hands.  Delightful on trails, great disposition, a good
all around family horse.  Goes Western or English; bit or bosal.  Call
DJ for more details 703-753-9586, $3,000.

I have upgraded to a bigger truck . 1988 GMC truck for sale , New
Jasper rebuilt engine and transmission with less than 20,000 miles on
it .White paint job is 3 years old . This has been my horse tow vehicle
for 3 years .The truck does have a few quirks, but runs wonderful and I
have never had a problem  .Example-you have to kick the bottom dash in
a certain spot to get the heat to work .  It has 4 wheel drive  , It is
an automatic with AC . It has a NEW RADIO/ CD player . I know the
former history /owner too and knew it had been taken care of . Its not
the prettiest truck , but it will get you where you need to go with a
horse trailer and HAS ALWAYS BEEN RELIABLE FOR ME  . The horsey bumper
stickers on the back window are included with it  .$$$ 2200 Or best
offer   703-594-3896   or 703-606-4122   tmagiccat@...    Tracey
or Roger

We have a few young horses that we need a round pen for.  Does anyone
have thoughts on where to find used round pen panels or know of
someone who has one they aren't using and are interested in lending
out for a little while?  Many thanks!

Does anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced, used dressage
saddle?  If you have any suggestions then please let me know!  Thanks!