Beware of Jim Gill
*Please cross post*

Jim Gill contacted me from an ad for hay I posted in June of 2008. I gave him a deposit for hay - he never sent the hay or returned my
deposit, so I want to make sure he doesn't steal money from anyone else.

I just found out that Mr. Jim Gill of 15902 Falls Road,Sparks MD 21152 is at it again. He took a deposit from hay from a lady in New Hampshire but never produced the hay. He also has a record in both Virginia and New York. He is not a reliable person to deal with - he is a crook. I talked to a hay supplier of his and it turns out he owes those people
alot of money, so PLEASE cross-post everywhere - you never know who me
might try and scam next.

 

 

"A righteous man regards the life of his animals"

 

 

To what place are awards given at year end awards? thanks.

I am hoping someone witha farm has pond geese and can advise me. Here
is the story:

I live in Haymarket and an all white (I am assuming domesticated) goose
crash landed at our door near the evergreen firehouse. He was trying to
fly with the "wild guys" and only gets about 300 feet of distance per
flight.    We put him on the pond and after he lost a lot of weight
started feeding him goose food. He lets us feed him (another assumption
that it is a "he") The pond is now frozen so I don't know what to do
with "George" or how to winter him. I am worried that A.) He is lonley
and 2.) about the nights esp. temps and of course predators.

Any suggestions?

Thought I'd pass this on - Immediate stall opening at a small private
stable in Fairfax Station area (near Fountain Head Park). Lighted
Ring, Dressage Ring, trails, roundpen. Blanketing/worming included.
-Missy

CONTACT: Karen at

Traildust Stables (703) 250-6505 or email:

Karen@...


http://www.traildust-stable.com/aboutus.html

I am posting this for a friend who works with me in a horse rescue
group.  If interested in the auction email her for directions at
calamityjane@...

Hi all,

Learned late this afternoon there is a tack auction being held in
Pennsdale Pa, this Thursday at 4:30 pm, by an auctioneer who normally
sells household, estate, guns etc....He will be selling some nice
horses too, at prices that may mean that they will be sold for
slaughter.  I finally was able to speak to the auctioneer late this
afternoon about the horses to be sold, he gave me the following
information on three.

1. A 11 yr old Registered Arabian gelding, who won a silver medal in
an overseas endurance race.
He also team pens, checks up on command, neck reins, very well
mannered, has had a lot of training.
He was originally purchased for $4,500.00 by a real estate guru,
who's wife purchases horses, to outdo this one in endurance, and now
has too many. He has a very low reserve, if the horse brings $300.00
he will take it.

2. A full blood Morgan Mare 8 yrs. old very dark chestnut almost black
in appearance. Fast paced, trained in barrel and pole bending very
fast, took 2nd place in team penning. When cue'd will spin until ask
to stop. No reserve, if brings $400.00 will be let go, owner can't
winter this horse.

3. Coming 2 yr old Pintabian colt, with 3 way registry.
No reserve, will sell if only for $50.00

There are to be 11 if not more horses and ponies going to be sold at
this auction. I don't know any of the brokers or kill buyers who may
have heard of this auction, but with these three possibly selling for
such low prices I can only imagine where they will end up.

I will be going to the auction early, I can't financially afford to
take on any more myself, but plan to educate the owners prior to the
sale. If anyone knows of anyone looking for the types of horses listed
above please rely the information the sale is being held in Pennsdale
Pa. I will gladly give directions for anyone who may want to attend.

Email: calamityjane@...

I know there isn't much time before this sale.

Jane C.

A friend is looking for a small place to board. Gelding came down from
Ohio and is at a friends place for a short time. She lives in
woodbridge area now looking in the nokesville area.

Private 3 stall barn for rent in Haymarket (Shelter Lakes-near
intersection of 234 and 15).  Barn is beautiful in great condition.
12x12 matted stalls, tack room, separate hay room, water &
electricity.  Wash pad.  Access to neighborhood trails.  Ideal for one
owner with 2 horses.  2.5 acres of fenced paddocks (divided into 3
paddocks each with access to the barn.)  Because of field size, 3
horses would only be considered with limited daily turn-out.  Prefer
self-care, but would consider partial-care.  Self-care with two horses
begins at $400.  Previous tenants paid between $400 to $700.  If
interested, I can send pictures.

Rachel Ellis
703-298-9233

Hi NHS,

The next two weekends have maintenance/construction events scheduled
by other organizations who are inviting NHS to help out.  If you have
the time, and especially if you frequently use Conway Robinson or
Manassas Battlefield trails, please contribute your labor as a show
appreciation for continued equestrian use of the trails.  Giving back
to the community will pay dividends, especially in this time of
fiscal shortfalls within Prince William County.


Saturday, November 15th  starting at 10 AM
Conway Robinson State Park

There will be a couple of projects in addition to simple trail
weeding. All help would be appreciated. Meet at the shelter off Route
29 at 10:00.  Contact: Jim Hannon at: ridgerunner10@....  Jim
is a member of Friends of Conway Robinson Forest.


Saturday, November 22nd  starting at 9AM
Annie Snyder Trail (between Conway Robinson and Manassas Battlefield)

Meet at the Annie Snyder Trail head on Pageland (It is the third
stoplight as you travel North on hwy 29 from Interstate 66 ).
Spreading of the wood chips on the tread.  Contact: Bud Cunnally at :
budcunnally@... for more information.  Bud is a member of the
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club.

Thank you and Happy Trails,
Scott Helberg

Hi everyone,

While riding at the park on Saturday I noted that someone had mis-
judged the newly added soft groundwork between the parking lot and
riding arena while it was still a bit wet.  The result, about 4-6
inch deep pickup and trailer ruts.  While I realize that the horses
will sink into the soft soil while we wait for the ground to harden,
I would recommend we keep the trailers to the edge of the parking
lot.  Hopefully by next Spring's series of shows, the ground will
support the additional weight.

An additional note on the new work being done.  The drainage ditch to
the East of the arena has been cleaned out and is being leveled out
for an additional trailer parking and horse riding area (no, no
additional soccer fields in that area either).  Please also use
caution over the next several months on that newly laid soil as it
also will experience the same sinking effects.  Please be patient as
the end results will be a great improvement to what we have had for
the equestrian before the work.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Happy Riding,
Scott Helberg

scott.helberg@...

Hi everyone!
Don't forget the NHS monthly meeting at Tri-County Feed in Marshall,
VA Wednesday, November 12th starting at 7:00 PM.  We'll have our
membership business meeting at 7:30PM and the meeting agenda is early
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! You can come anytime after 6:30PM.  Just be sure
to tell them at the check-out stand that you are with the NHS!!

Jeri and Bill are happy to offer a 10% discount off everything in the
store except feed and hay.  This discount applies to NHS Members only
so if you aren't a member, we'll have membership forms available.  And
remember, you can join or renew now for the 2009 membership year.

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH TO SHARE!  Jeri and Bill are not able
to offer food since they don't have a food venders license, but they
are happy for us to bring some along!

This will be a really fun meeting and I look forward to seeing you
there!  If you need the address or directions, you can find it on
their website:
http://www.tricountyfeeds.com/

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

I have 4 Quarter horses and 1 Paint horse for sale. If you are
considering a new horse for western , english or trail riding I have a
very nice selection at this time in my barn starting at 1,250.00 and up.

Thank you
Greg
cell 703-314-7192

I am providing western riding lessons this winter. Lessons are 30.00
per 1/2 hour. Lessons are avaialable for beginner to advanced riders.

Thank you
Greg
cell 703-314-7192

Hi-

Does anyone have a hay elevator I can borrow (or rent) for this
Saturday?  I am 4 miles north of Warrenton on Rt.29.  I have a 10' flat
bed trailer that I'm not sure can haul it so I would pay for delivery.
Just need it for one day for a delivery of 75 bales.

Thanks!
Robin Wilcox
540-272-8740
robinwilcox@...

Hi everyone,
I saw this email on another one of the horse email lists and thought
I'd forward it along to you all.

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


----- Forwarded Message ----
From: T Z <traildraft@...>
To: netposse@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 3:22:43 PM
Subject: [netposse] Suspicious horse in Texas


I received the following email today regarding a possible stolen horse
or a sale gone bad type deal. Maybe somebody knows something.

-----Inline Message Follows-----

A lady in Longview, Texas is in possession of a Palamino gelding,
approximately 14 ½ hands tall. The horse has a heart seven brand on
the left shoulder.

Patricia Mitchell left the horse @ this lady's place & hasn't been
back. Patricia Mitchell is currently under investigation by the Texas
Rangers for internet fraud. I'm sure she defrauded somebody out of
this horse we just need to locate the victim.

If anyone has information in regards to this horse please contact
Larry Gray, Director Of L.E. TSCRA @ 1-800-242-7820 or TSCRA Special
Ranger Jim Vanover @ 903-693-2373 or mobile 903-692-0093.

Chuck King
Dept. of Food & Agriculture
Bureau of Livestock Identification
Office: (916) 657-3544
Cell: (916) 203-4521
Fax: (916) 653-5190


----- End forwarded message -----

Hi NHS.

If anyone knows of the referenced pet grave below, please let me
know.  The Park Authority would like to permit the owner to re-
position the pet if desired.

Scott Helberg
703-855-4011


Teddy Stewart and staff discovered a shallow grave today on one of
their horse trails. It appears to be freshly dug 2 feet x 1½ feet and
it had a lot of stones on top of it. There was a stone used as a
headstone and it had scratched on it KAT 03/08. There was a shovel
broken in 2 pieces beside it. The staff started to dig it up until
they came across a velvet type cloth, upon seeing that they covered
the grave back up.



Kathy suggested I call you because you know someone in Public Works
that could deal/help with that. I am on my way to Fairfax; if you
need anything from me call my Nextel 571 – 722 – 8853 or my personal
cell 703-626-1398



Gavin Driscoll

Risk Management Specialist

Prince William County Park Authority

703 - 792 - 4230 (Office)

571 - 722 - 8853 (Nextel)

Hi all,
I'm a little later than I planned on doing this but...  I just
wanted to send out a HUGE thanks to the volunteers who came out on
Sun. to make the Western show happen.  It was a beautiful day for
our last show of the season and I for one had a great time.
I did take some pictures, which I'm working on getting posted, but
it was hard since I was also riding.  Thank you Bobbi for taking
pictures after I decided it was just too hard to try to ride and
take everyone elses pictures.
I wasn't there in the morning but thank you so much Karen Basala for
being there to help Natalie, I'm sure you were a life saver.  Thank
you Debby and Cindy for for doing the gate and timers in the speed
events we couldn't have done it without you.
Of course Gary, as always, thanks for your wonderful announcing and
being there for us.
Thank you to all the others I don't know by name that may have been
there helping too.
Last but not least... THANK YOU Natalie!!!  Thank you for pulling it
all together last minute to have the show. Thanks for being the
manager this year, without you there wouldn't have been any shows at
all.
Happy riding.
See you at the awards banquet.
Lisa King

Hi Folks,

Below is a message that was sent out on Wednesday seeking volunteers for this Sunday's NHS Crystal Crown Judged Trail Ride.  So far Marlys has only had one person reply to the message indicating that they are helping with the event.  WE NEED YOUR HELP.  So far, we do have several folks that have come forward to help for with the largest NHS event of the year, but as you can see from the message below we still need more!!!  Please read the message below and contact Marlys at MarlysShoup@... if you can help Sunday.

I'd like to take a moment to thank all the folks that gave of their
precious time to make the NHS Western Shows a success this year.  A
huge thank you to Jeff & Maryls Shoup, John & Angie Beatty, Scott,
Lori & Jessica Helberg, Janine Wellington, W.I. Scruggs, Erin Wilson,
Deidre Howard and whomever else I have failed to mention.  YOU made it
all possible and we are very grateful!!!!

Sincerely,

Natalie Cruz

And I would like to take this moment to thank Natalie for selling me the
lovely mare, Jelly Bean.  She is such a wonderful little girl, and we are
looking forward to driving at NHS next year.

Dianna Blackmer


> [Original Message]
> From: Jeff Shoup <jeffshoup@...>
> To: Nokesville Horse Society <nokesvillehorsesociety@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 10/29/2008 7:42:03 PM
> Subject: NHS "News and Announcements" FW: Thank you....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Natalie [mailto:shoefreeperform@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 7:20 PM
> To: NHSMessageBoard@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Thank you....
>
> I'd like to take a moment to thank all the folks that gave of their
> precious time to make the NHS Western Shows a success this year.  A
> huge thank you to Jeff & Maryls Shoup, John & Angie Beatty, Scott,
> Lori & Jessica Helberg, Janine Wellington, W.I. Scruggs, Erin Wilson,
> Deidre Howard and whomever else I have failed to mention.  YOU made it
> all possible and we are very grateful!!!!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Natalie Cruz
>
>
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Hi,

I met you at the Nokesville Hunter show October 11th & wanted to let
you know your feed is in.

If you have any question, please contact me at 703-594-3505.

Thank you,

Patricia

Immediate need for a horse property. At least 5 acres, with barn
needed. 2-3 bedroom house needed.

Thank you. Please respond via email if you have any possibles.