I am looking for an 8 stall or larger barn in Prince William or
Fauquier county to rent for a private training facility. I need both
indoor and outdoor arenas. I would consider sharing a barn also.

Thank you
Greg Ralph
c) 703-314-7192
h) 703-680-9839

Hi everyone,

This post is meant to notify you that the Nokesville Horse Society
Membership Meeting scheduled for 7pm Wednesday, May 14 at the
Nokesville Fire Department will be a Special Membership meeting. The
Purpose of the Special Meeting will be a vote to incoporate the
remaining changes to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the
NHS for submitting to the IRS for non-profit status.

The amended articles and bylaws are available for review in the 2008
Amendments Proposed folder in the files section of the NHS homepage.
Within the folder you will also find an absentee voter proxy in the
event you wish to cast a vote but are unable to attend the meeting.

Thank you to Tim Tinsman for the detailed and valuable reveiw of the
proposed submission and the resulting changes for the better.  I
anticipate submission for non-profit status by the end of the month of
May.

Gladly serving the NHS,
Scott Helberg
Vice President

Hello,
I am posting this for a friend of mine. She recently sold a horse this
past winter at an auction in Marshall. He is a very large brown
quarter horse and went by the name of beau. He had received extensive
training however was very cinchy.  Once you got the saddle on him, he
could do anything.  He was sold for $1500 and his prior owners name
was Maryanne White.  She had given her information to the new owner
but had not heard from the owner since his sell. If anyone knows of
this horse or the person who purchased him, please drop me a line and
I can give them Maryannes contact information as she would like to get
in contact with the person who purchased him.  She believes the new
owner said they were from Leesburg.
Thanks for any help,
Marji

Hi everyone the youth board is having a photo contest for 18 and
younger. Our them is Spring Time, and first place win's a prize, second
place wins 6 free classes at there next show, and third place wins 3
free classes at there next show. And all the winners get there photo
put into the newsletter with there name. please send your photos to
either my home 8104 Whitting Dr. Manassas Va 20112, or to my e-mail
address which is orionsstarz@.... Thanks and I hope to see your
photo in soon. And if you have any questions concerning the contest
feel free to call me at 703-795-1135.


                                              Caleb Nitz

Lovely family-run farm in Fairfax County has openings for nice horses!
Stalls with maximum turnout. Quiet, small herds. Rested, limed fields,
hay, grain 2x day, Riding ring and easy access Battlefield trails.
$465/mo. Pls email haymom247 @ aol. com

 

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

From: Robin Cupka

To: 'Stewart, Corey A.'

Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 4:01 PM

Subject: RE:

I appreciate your response. I'll let my friends in PWC know.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Stewart, Corey A. [mailto:cstewart@...]
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 9:32 AM
To: Robin Cupka
Subject: RE:

Robin,

 

Thank you for taking the time to e-mail me with your concerns about the budget, especially the Park Authority and the Coles Little League field. I have two young boys who play baseball, so I do understand that sports fields are extremely important to the youth in our community. As you know, it is an extremely tough budget year and the struggling economy is affecting everybody.  I am working hard with staff and the Board to come up with a win-win situation for the citizens in the County. Hopefully that will include the Park bonds getting released and the new fields becoming a reality.

 

--Corey

 

 

Corey A. Stewart

Chairman

Prince William Board of County Supervisors

1 County Complex Court

Prince William, VA 22192

(703) 792-4640 - Telephone/(703) 792-4637 - Fax

cstewart@...

www.co.prince-william.va.us

---

From: Robin Cupka [mailto:rockinrobin@...]
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:56 PM
To: Jenkins, John D.; Caddigan, Maureen S.; Covington, W. S. Wally; Stewart, Corey A.; Gainesville District; May, Michael C.
Subject:

 

I am contacting you in follow up to my email to Mr. Nohe, who I understand has supported the funding of continued improvements to

the Coles Little League Field, known as Cupka Field. I am copying my prior email to Mr. Nohe for you all as well, in hopes that you will support the necessary improvements to keep this very special place available to the community. I hope one day to see my grandkids (now 3 and 1) playing on the same filed their dads and uncles played on. I also hope the Challenger League is still supported at Coles, teaching kids to accept and support players at all levels and abilities. Thank you for your votes to keep this community and memory alive.

 

Robin Cupka and the Cupka family

 

 

Dear Mr. Nohe,

 

 

 

My name is Robin Cupka. My husband, Darien, and I were active at Coles Field for many years, coaching and supporting our four sons and their friends. This field is a community center, with not only area kids, but the wonderful efforts of supporting handicapped children, giving them a chance to play ball, and having the other children learn to accept and support them by being "buddies".

 

Our son Carl was in a fatal accident, hit by a car near our home, in April of 1991. Ball practice had just begun. The community honored us by naming the field after Carl. Several years later, one of our family's friends, the Rusciolelli's, lost their son in a similar circumstance. The fields hold many happy memories and are very special places to us all.

 

 

 

The issues with these fields have been ongoing for many years. Please, support the improvements for these fields so more families can have the experience of playing ball, learning to work as a team, and sharing the community activities and friendships that are built in little league. The Cupka family appreciates your support. 

 

 

 

 

Ever want to learn about dressage?  Come and enjoy the journey!  I
have a few lessons slots available at my farm (or possibly yours) for
horses and their humans that would like to learn about this amazing
sport.  Come and see our INCREDIBLE Musical Freestyle Exhibition and
fundraiser event on May 17th, 1 PM, at Bluegrass Farm in Nokesville.
This is where horses and riders dance to music while raising funds to
spay and neuter dogs and cats.  For more information, please email,
sadsac01@....  Hope to see you here!
Sherry Meier
Bluegrass Farm

Full board available in private two stall barn.  One stall available
for lease beginning May 1, in equistrian community with full dressage
ring, jumping ring, and trails.  $575.00 a month.  Located in the
Hunters Valley area of Vienna/Oakton.



Jeff,
Is this something that should be in the newsletter???????
Most boarding barns pay to advertise....
Faye

I got this from another list I'm on, and thought you all might like to try
this for mosquitos AND flys.
I would be careful about spraying around a horses eyes, as it would surely
irritate sensitive tissue,
but I would wipe it on their face and ears.  It's cheap (try the Dollar
Store), so why not give it a
try?

Dianna

> Mosquito spray.....I can't wait to try this in the summer! I was at a
> deck party awhile back, and the bugs were having a ball biting
> everyone. A man at the party sprayed the lawn and deck floor with
> Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. The next year I filled a
> 4-ounce spray bottle and used it around my seat whenever I saw
> mosquitoes. And voila! That worked as well. It worked at a picnic where
> we sprayed the area around the food table, the children's swing area,
> and the standing water nearby. During the summer, I don't leave home
> without it.....Pass it on.------------------
>
> OUR FRIEND'S COMMENTS:I tried this on my deck and around all of my
> doors. It works - in fact, it killed them instantly. I bought my bottle
>  from Target and it cost me $1.89. It really doesn't take much, and it
> is a big bottle, too; so it is not as expensive to use as the can of
> spray you buy that doesn't last 30 minutes So, try this, please. It
> will last a couple of days. Don't spray directly on a wood door (like
> your front door), but spray around the frame. Spray around the  window
> frames, and even inside the dog house. Great Listerine.

Tri-County/City SWCD is sponsoring an "Environmentally Friendly Horse"
workshop on May 15 at the King George Community Center, just east of
Fredericksburg. Registration deadline is May 1. Cost is only $20.

Please check out our website link for a copy of the brochure and for
more information!

http://tccswcd.vaswcd.org/equine08may-flyer.pdf

If you have trouble getting to this link, just go to our website and
click on the header about the Equine seminar.
http://tccswcd.vaswcd.org/

We decided to do this workshop after I attended a well done similar
workshop at the MARE Center a few months ago. It is a growing issue
here and statewide - smaller acreages supporting horses.

Please feel free to register, we'd love to have you! Great food
provided! Fried chicken, BBQ, etc. Also, please distribute the
brochure and information to those you feel would benefit from this
timely workshop. We are planning to have a follow up field day in the
near future as well.
Thanks!

Private 3 stall horse barn for rent in Haymarket.  Ideal for 2 horses
and one owner.  Hay room, tack room, electricity, water, stall mats,
wash pad.  Neighborhood trails and within 3 miles of Long Park.  Prefer
self-care, but willing to consider partial care.  Previous renters paid
between $400 to $700 depending on level of care and number of horses.
Feel free to email me or call me at 703-298-9233.  Thanks, Rachel
Ellis

I wanted to take a moment to thank all the volunteers for their superb
help at the Western Show on Saturday.  We had a great turnout and a
lot of fun all because of YOU!

Thanks again!

Natalie Cruz

I have just started a new business selling hay and western pleasure
horses. If you are shopping for hay I would appreciate the opportunity
to talk with you. Delivery will be available.
Quarter Horses have been my passion since I was a young man. If you are
looking for a new western show horse or a nice horse for recreation
please contact me.

Greg Ralph Quarter Horses
c) 703-314-7192
h) 703-680-9839

 

Kara Smith <trailrackin@gmail.com> wrote:

Foal In Need
 
If anyone has or knows of a mare that has lost a foal or perhaps has just weaned a foal that we may be able to borrow or lease for a month or two, please call Ron or Kara Smith, 540-384-6272. 
 
We have an orphan foal born April 22 that needs a mommy.  We are temporarily using a combination of powdered milk and another nursing mare to keep this little filly going but she needs a full time mommy. We can wean one of our foals about May 30 from another mare, and put the new born foal on her, so we just need a nurse mare for about a month.
 
Call anytime or respond via email to  Trailrackin@gmail.com .
 
Thank You
--
Kara Smith
Trailrackin@gmail.com
www.carvinscovestables.com

Stephanie Pennell

Westwood Farms

Plantation Walking & Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses

www.westwoodfa! rms.net

 

I took a few photos while I was at the show this afternoon and have
posted them on the NHS website in the Photos section.  They're under
the heading "Western Show April 26, 2008".  If anyone else took photos
during the show that they would like to post, feel free!

Warmest regards,
Bobbi
--
Bobbi McIntyre
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Affordable Farm Services - http://www.affordablemanureremoval.com/
Nokesville, VA

The NHS website does not yet reflect some changes we've made to the
ages for some divisions (though the flyer is current).  Leadline is 7
yrs and under.  Bantam Division is 8 - 11 years, Youth Sr. is 15-17
yrs and Youth Jr. is 12-14 yrs.  This may affect some of you so I
wanted to give you notice.  This also means that the oldest child to
compete in games needs to be at least 8 years old and able to walk/jog
the events themselves.  Anyone that would like to show leadline can do
so before the Bantam class begins and they will get their own ribbons
as an expo class.  Also, Novice Rider and Novice Horse western
pleasure classes are walk/jog only.  Please e-mail me at
shoefreeperform@... if you have further questions.

Natalie Cruz

Hi Everyone,

If you are interested in showing in the reining class this weekend,
I'm offering the pattern to anyone who e-mails me asking for it.  It
is a modified version of the AQHA pattern #1, but since it is new to
some, I thought they may want to see it in advance (and practice).

Have fun at the show!

Natalie Cruz - my e-mail: shoefreeperform@..., 703-867-4932
Western Show Manager

Thanks, Jimmie and Mason Neck!  I'm glad these will girls will get to
experience horses and farms - most for the first time!  There may be a
future Equestrian Olympian in the group.  You never know what might
inspire young minds!!!

Bobbi
Bobbi McIntyre
Nokesville Horse Society
Nokesville, VA

> ----- Message from awnman@... ---------
>      Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:27:39 EDT
>      From: awnman@...
> Reply-To: NVCEO@yahoogroups.com
>   Subject: Re: [NVCEO] Brownie Troop
>        To: NVCEO@yahoogroups.com, Nokesvillebarntalk@yahoogroups.com,
> NHSMessageBoard@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>>
>> In a message dated 4/18/2008 7:20:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> mcintbob@... writes:
>>
>> Good  morning everyone,
>> During the driving clinic last weekend, we met this  gentleman who
>> asked if there were any horse farms in the area that  would let his
>> brownie troop come for a visit.  We aren't quite  set up for that yet,
>> but I was hoping someone might be able to host  them for a few hours.
>> Since the mission of the NHS is  education and promotion of equine
>> activities in Northern VA, this  would be a perfect opportunity for that!
>>
>> Please contact Mr. Taylor (his  contact information is included in the
>> email below) and let me know,  too.  He was such a nice man I'd like to
>> keep track of whether  we're able to help him.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Bobbi
>> --
>> Bobbi  McIntyre
>> Nokesville Horse Society
>> Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
>> Affordable  Farm Services - http://www.affordablemanureremoval.com/
>> Nokesville,  VA
>>
>>
>>
>> Everyone:
>> This is just great - I think most of you know that Mr. Taylor has been
>> contacted by The Mason Neck Horse Coalition (who, oh-by-the-way had been
>> discussing just sort of an offering) and tour arrangements are being
>>   made.  It is
>> great that we have clubs and organizations to serve the  community
>> like this.
>> Without NVCEO and the communication links this  may very well not
>> have happened.
>>
>> Note how many of our objectives were met with this issue:
>> MISSION  STATEMENT
>> The Northern Virginia Coalition of Equestrian  Organizations (NVCEO)
>> stimulates and encourages collaborative action and  efficient use of
>>  resources by the
>> Northern Virginia equestrian community in the  education and influence of
>> local and regional decision makers by:
>>     1.  Maintaining a representative organization of Northern  Virginia
>> equestrian organizations whose purpose is to advance equestrian
>> interests in the
>> region.
>>     2.  Coordinating resources to provide a unified voice in  issues
>> affecting the equestrian community.
>>     3.  Providing the general public with positive education  regarding the
>> benefits provided by the equestrian community.
>>     4.  Acting as an information resource for Northern Virginia  equestrian
>> organizations in issues affecting the equestrian community.
>>     5.  Establishing positive, partner-based relationships with  local and
>> regional public use facilities on behalf of the region's equestrian
>>  community.
>>     6.  Multiplying the effectiveness of the equestrian  community
>> by sharing
>> resources and coordinating efforts.
>>     7.  NVCEO representation includes the Cities of Alexandria  and
>> Arlington, and Counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and  Fauquier.
>>
>>
>> Please share this success story with your members!  This is one of the
>> reasons we, NVCEO, exist and the membership needs to know of these
>> little  success.
>>  Also - great job NHS!  If Bobbi hadn't picked up the ball  this
>> may not have
>> happened.  And ... Mason Neck - this is an excellent  service to our
>> equestrian community.
>>
>> Thanks all,
>>
>> Jimmie Jones
>>
>>
>>
>> **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car
>> listings at AOL Autos.
>> (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851)
>>
>
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5 gal bucket fill 3/4 water peanut butter and a piece of foam floating
around in the water,the mouse thinks your giving him or her a treat,
so they jump on the raft to eat the peanut butter and the raft
upsets.john

Good morning everyone,
During the driving clinic last weekend, we met this gentleman who
asked if there were any horse farms in the area that would let his
brownie troop come for a visit.  We aren't quite set up for that yet,
but I was hoping someone might be able to host them for a few hours.
Since the mission of the NHS is education and promotion of equine
activities in Northern VA, this would be a perfect opportunity for that!

Please contact Mr. Taylor (his contact information is included in the
email below) and let me know, too.  He was such a nice man I'd like to
keep track of whether we're able to help him.

Thanks!

Bobbi
--
Bobbi McIntyre
Nokesville Horse Society
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Affordable Farm Services - http://www.affordablemanureremoval.com/
Nokesville, VA


-----------------
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:25:50 -0400
Subject: Brownie Troop
From: "Taylor, Gary" <GTaylor@...>
To: <cleve@...>

Good morning sir,
We met this past weekend and spoke briefly about setting something up
between our organizations.

I have 13 girls in my brownie troop and I would love to give them the
opportunity to learn and enjoy your world.

The girls range in age from 7 to 9, and most have had minimal (if any)
exposure to horses.

I look forward to hearing from you and your thoughts.

Thank you very much,

Gary Taylor
Cell phone = 703-203-1019

I apologize that the link I provided did not work for the Thoroughbred
Network Show. I didn't realize it only worked directly from the
website. Anyway, to get the prize list and registration form, click on
the link under Upcoming Events 2008, on the right side of the home page
(www.ThoroughbredNetwork.org.

Thanks,
Ashlee

Hello!  I am active duty Air Force and I will be moving to the Northern
Virginia area in August.  I am looking for a home to rent that I can
keep my horses (I have 3) at home. I also have 2 daughters (16 and 7)
and 2 dogs.  If anyone has any information on available properties,
please let me know!  I will be coming all the way from California.
Thanks!

I have a complete 10x10 stall that I purchased from S.States a couple
of years ago and no longer use. It is in good shape and is complete
with wood board slats and connectors. Cost was over 1,000.00 new.
Asking 600.00 (includes delivery if within 20 miles of Nokesville
area). I will discount price if picked up at my home in Manassas. I
also have one 12ft side section purchased from Tractor Supply with
boards for 150.00. Last I have a 60ft portable round pen for 675.00
(delivery also available).

Greg Ralph
c 703-314-7192
h 703-680-9839

The Thoroughbred Network, which is a not-for-profit organization that
strives to educate people about Thoroughbreds and to encourage the use
of Thoroughbreds in equine activities, is holding another show this
year at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds on April 26th, 2008.

The show is not just for Thoroughbreds, though. They do have all breed
classes, fun classes, leadline for children AND adults, pole bending,
and etc. Check out the prize list at
http://www.thoroughbrednetwork.org/docs/HORSESHOWapril2008.pdf.

To learn more about the Thoroughbred Network visit their website at
www.thoroughbrednetwork.org.

Hi everyone,
I didn't take too many photos during the day, but I snapped a couple
in the beginning and Debby took some in the afternoon.  There are more
in the photo section of the NHS Yahoo Group page if anyone is
interested.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AauGTZq4as21L

We had a BLAST and even had folks from Maryland who participated and
joined the club since we're the only "informal" schooling shows in the
area.

Bobbi
--
Bobbi McIntyre
Alaria Moss Gypsy Horses
Affordable Farm Services - http://www.affordablemanureremoval.com/
Nokesville, VA

I'm posting this for a friend.  If you are interested in either horse
contact Lydia at the bottom of the page.   I can also provide pictures.

Ruth,
  these two horses will be put down unless they find homes.

    Lexus is a 16H gray QH/TB unregistered cross. She is 8 years old.
She has been trained as a jumper and has done a nice 2'6 and 3'
course. She is comfortable in an arena... She does not feel as
comfortable on trail rides but if she goes at a walk/trot with mellow
horses...she does fine. She has never been bred but should make a very
nice broodmare.
  This past year she has had some problems with her lower back...Her
owner has spent several hundred dollars on vetting but the vet
suggested the best thing for Lexus to heal a soft tissue injury is to
have about 6 months of rest.
  Her owner would like to find her a nice home. She has had all of her
spring vaccinations,up to date on worming, current coggins,and a
dental float.
  please contact Lydia Cunningham at the contact information below.



Mocha is a registered appaloosa gelding. He is 7 years old and stands
15.3H
  He was purchased as a hunter prospect but proved to need too much
training for his current owner who is a veterinarian. Mocha came to
Mountaintop Ranch for training but had a non controllable bolting
incident and the owner has decided not to continue his training. Mocha
needs a lot of work ...he is definitely a training project or he can
be a nice babysitter. Mocha is an easy keeper, has good feet and good
ground manners.
  He seems more comfortable on quiet trail rides than in the arena but
is not dependable.
Please contact Lydia Cunningham at the contact information below

Lydia Cunningham
Mgr. Mountaintop Ranch
1030 Mountaintop Ranch Rd.
Elkton, VA. 22827
540-298-8909
mttopranch@...