At Swishersprings we offer quality tack repair and custom made items.
We can repair saddles, bridles, blankets etc. We have even repaired
large boat covers.
We have several special custom made items which include trailer ties,
saddle pads, bridles etc.
Please call or email with questions.
We would love to speak with you.
THANKS
540-858-3090
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Shalamar100@...

We had a good time yesterday in Phelps.   The day was warm and wonderful and
the trails were absolutely beautiful.

We had 2 riders and 5 miniature drivers.   Not bad for a beginning.   I
think I found a larger opening for bigger carriages.   I am going to test it
out in the next week or so.

Anyway - the next  * Ride - n - Drive * will be Saturday Feb. 18 at 1 pm.
The ride lasts about 2 hours at mostly a walk since some of the minis are
not-so-conditioned to go faster.

Please consider joining us.   We would love to have you.  Phelps is located
in Fauquier County, Northern VA.



Martha D.
Silk Purse Farm, Northern VA
http://www.minihorsecde.com/SilkPurseHome.html
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Tara Skillman
Allstate Insurance Co.
Phone: (703) 803-8191
Fax:     (703) 817-0600

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Pumphrey [mailto:larrypumphrey@...]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 7:16 PM
To: Jeff Shoup; John Maiura
Cc: Jay Ellington; Debbie Teune; Skillman, Tara; RB Thomas
Subject: Re: [Nokesvillebarntalk] Re: Nokesville Park Equestrian Ring Parking

Jeff

 

I'm sure you will let us know the results of this email.  We may have to try to schedule a meeting with the county.

 

Thanks

Larry

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

From: Jeff Shoup

To: John Maiura

Cc: Jay Ellington ; Debbie Teune ; Tara Skillman/Work ; Larry Pumphrey/NHS ; RB Thomas

Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 2:18 PM

Subject: FW: [Nokesvillebarntalk] Re: Nokesville Park Equestrian Ring Parking

Hi John,

 

I just received an email below indicating that the parking area at the equestrian ring has had post installed around the lot preventing any overflow parking.  Can you fill me in on this?  I am a little concerned that the primary user group of the ring and the parking area was not notified of this change.  If there is no overflow parking available then we may have to cancel our series of shows at Nokesville Park. 

 

If you talk to anyone that has attended our shows at Nokesville Park, including Mr. Thomas, they would tell you that overflow parking is absolutely necessary for our activities.  For the last 4 years we have held increasing equestrian events at both Nokesville Park and James Long Park.  These activities have helped us build a substantial bank account to allow us to begin providing funds for improvements to the equestrian parks to benefit the entire community.  

 

I am a little frustrated that these changes limiting our ability to use the facility were made without contacting your partner in use and improvements of the equestrian parks.  Secondly, we have suggested some improvements to the parking area at the park which we were interested in helping to fund.  Since we have volunteered to help improve the parking facilities why would our access be limited without consulting us?  This change had to be a substantial expense of manpower, labor costs and material costs.  Why would expenses be allocated to reducing use of facilities instead of using resources to expand use of facilities by the community?

 

Sincerely,

Jeff

 

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Jeff Shoup

Director of Public Relations - Nokesville Horse Society, Inc.

Home: 703-754-4981

Weekdays/Cell: 703-402-3726

Yahoo Messenger ID: jeff_shoup

jeffshoup@...

www.NokesvilleHorseSociety.org

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From: DebTeune@... [mailto:DebTeune@...]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:50 AM
To: sva35e17@...
Cc: larrypumphrey@...; jeffshoup@...
Subject: Fwd: [Nokesvillebarntalk] Re: Nokesville Park

 

Did you guys know about this?  Looks like you need to go to the ring and check this out.  If they have taken away alot of the parking - it'll be impossible to get all of our H/J trailers in.  We might want to consider doing all the shows at James Long this year.

 

 

I was riding over at Nokesville Park yesterday.  I haven't been there
since September.  Anyway... they cut down all the trees lining the
driveway into the park.  If your horse gets loose, it's pretty easy for
them to run onto the road.  They also put in posts all around the
gravel parking area making it next to impossible to park your trailer
on the grass (there is one entrance at the far end of the parking lot,
but it was roped off).

I just thought you'd all like to know about the changes if you haven't
been over there recently.

Cheers!
Laura

I just got my HORSE JOURNAL in the mail yesterday and there is an
excellent article on microchip choices. I will summarize the
important points here.

Basically, there are only two companies -

American Veterinary Identification Devices (AVID)
www.avidequineid.com

Electronic ID
www.electronicidinc.com

It says that both products are similar and that $30-$60 will get you
a chip, lifetime enrollment in a database, and decals that say your
horse is microchipped. However, they go on to say that AVID is more
consumer-friendly.

Although the USDA's Animal ID program recommends the 134 kH chip also
called the 15-digit chip, most American horses already microchipped
have the 125 kH or 10-digit chip. Many of the scanners that read
microchips currently read only the 125 kH chip. Because of this,
HORSE JOURNAL recommends the 125 kH chip since it could be years
before the 134 kH chip becomes the standard. It also says that
chances are good that scanners that can read the 134 kH chip can also
read the 125 kH chip.

Cheers!
Laura

1. That the largest user group (Nokesville Horse Society) that uses that facility was not contacted regarding both our needs and our willingness to partner with improvements to the parking area.
2. Manpower and funds were allocated to reduce use of the facility versus using funds to expand use of the facility such as.  
   1. Repair/renovation of the trial behind the ball field to improve water flow off the trail to extend the usable periods of the trail
   2. Addition of an exit from the parking area to improve traffic flow
   3. Assisting with our proposed judges stand.

I was riding over at Nokesville Park yesterday. I haven't been there
since September. Anyway... they cut down all the trees lining the
driveway into the park. If your horse gets loose, it's pretty easy for
them to run onto the road. They also put in posts all around the
gravel parking area making it next to impossible to park your trailer
on the grass (there is one entrance at the far end of the parking lot,
but it was roped off).

I just thought you'd all like to know about the changes if you haven't
been over there recently.

Cheers!
Laura

OK - Now is the time to dust off your little horsie or donkey cart's meet us
at CF Phelps on Saturday, 1PM.  If your equine doesn't drive and doesn't
mind being like the Pied Piper, please join us for a ride and drive.

Attached is the map.  It is in Fauquier county.   Take rt 28 (or 29) down to
17 and go towards RT 95.

We will meet in the parking lot north of the sight-in Range.

"The range is located on the C. F. Phelps Wildlife Management Area in
Fauquier County near Sumerduck. To get to the range take Route 651 south
from Route 29 at Remington or north from Route 17 near Goldvien to Rogers
Ford Road, Route 632. Following the range signs, go approximately 1 mile on
Rt 632 and take a right onto the gravel hunter access road. Follow the
access road and bear right at the end into the range parking area."


MY note: At route 632, go to the 2nd parking area south of Summer duck (on
map it is the red gate).  It is also the road that goes to the rifle range -
we won't be going there, don't worry.


http://www.virginiatrails.org/StateWildlifeManagementArea/phelps.pdf


http://www.dgif.state.va.us/hunting/WMA/cf_phelps.html

Martha D.
Silk Purse Farm, Northern VA
http://www.minihorsecde.com/SilkPurseHome.html
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Hi folks, The 2006 Show season is coming!  The clinic is now scheduled
for Sunday - April 2nd at 10:30am at James Long Park!  Rain Date is
April 9th.  Please make sure you are free to attend on BOTH dates in
case of inclement weather.  Cost is minimal at only $35.00 for
members.  Those interested in coming please go to the website www.nhs-
inc.org then go to 2006 shows to download the registration form and
mail in with your check made out to NHS AND include a copy of your
Coggins!  This is non-refundable unless accompanied by Vet Certificate
so Please make sure you can attend so when you are registered to
attend and can't go you don't take a slot away from someone who wanted
to attend.  It will be on a first come basis.  All proceeds will go to
The Nokesville Horse Society. The Clinic will start with Showmanship
first then we will mount up and work on Western Plesure and
Horsemanship Patterns.  If time permits, some common trail obstacles
will be introduced.  Auditors are welcomed!  This will be a great
opportunity for those of you that want to get in the show ring, but
are hesitant to show because you don't now the ins and outs!  Learn
what the judges see and want and learn what you and your horse need to
work on!  If you have any questions - email me at qh2lope@... -
Thanks in advance - Missy Herr

Free Lease  for experienced rider in exchange for light barn chores.
Located in Middleburg (four miles from Rt. 15 (Gilbert's Corner).
Big lit indoor ring, outdoor ring and miles of trails.  Hours very
flexible.
Linda  540-687-5953 (home)

Hello All,

I recently moved my horses to a private boarding facility in Haymarket (4 miles
from Gilbert's Corner) off Rt. 15.  It is located in an equestrian community and
the HOA limits the number of horse trailers on the property to only 2.  There
are already 2 trailers there and I need to find a place to park my 2-horse
trailer.  Trying to find a place as close to Gilbert's Corner as possible.  If
you know of a farm that has space or have a place of your own that you could
offer up I would appreciate it.  Willing to pay a minor storage fee if needed.

Please contact me by email at:  cammycrotty@...

Thanks!
Cammy Crotty

Has anyone heard about a riding accident near Waterfall Road in
Haymarket?  I have been told that two teenage girls were riding on the
road (I was told galloping) and one horse and rider was hit by a car
or truck.  The rider was apparently not injured seriously, but the
horse was taken (I think) to Morven Park with possibly a broken hip
and a chest injury.

Diane

We have too much good dirt - (loads of it) If you can use some dirt,
please contact me - e-mail or cell phone 703.628.3805.  We are near
Aden Rd.& Fitzwater.
Mary Ann Hall

Wanted a nice large round pen.  Please contact Linda Nichols at 540-687-
5953 or  retired4nichols@....
Thanks.

Hi,

I am creating a birthday calendar of all my friends and family. Can you please
click on the link below to enter your birthday for me.

  http://www.birthdayalarm.com/bd2/33459931a59133042b907234801c983243398d905

Thanks,
Cyndie

This is legit and a pre-written form is included at the HSUS link
below. Please take 30 seconds to do this....

Please support the HSUS campaign to protect horses from slaughter.
After thousands of Americans spoke out last year, Congress passed a law
with overwhelming majorities in the House and the Senate prohibiting
horse slaughter to continue in 2006. Now, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is saying it might find a way to continue horse
slaughter despite Congress's clear mandate. This is an outrageous act
on the part of an agency whose purpose is to implement laws, not
sidestep them. For the sake of our horses and our democracy, please
take a moment to act to stop the USDA's illegal action. This will all
be decided quickly so please don't delay. Go to this link and take
action now.

You may have to paste this link into your browser....
https://community.hsus.org/campaign/FED_2006_horseslaughter_usda?
rk=ddqM8JE1qXUkW

My friend (who drives Morgan's) and I (who drive
minis) need a navigator for the following events:

Lord Sterling CDE - April 21 - 23.
Elk Creek CDE - June 16 - 18.

This would be a *light* paying job.  Groom duties
would be mostly to help with chores and to hold
horses.   Navigator duties would be to sit in my
little carriage for all 3 phases of the event and to
stand and help steer Linda's carriage during her
marathon portion of the event.

We will provide training, transportation, lodging,
meals, fun and a little silliness.

The requirements of the groom is:

Fun-loving
weigh less than 130lbs
age 14 or over

Please email me if you are interested.

Martha Duchnowski
donkey_mom @ yahoo . com






Martha D
Silk Purse Farm, VA
http://www.minihorsecde.com/SilkPurseHome.html
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Field/stall board on 3-acre private property in Nokesville on Parkgate
Drive near Brentsville High School. I am "horse-riding" distance from
Nokesville Park and 15 minutes from the Battlefield. I have a 3-stall
barn with water, electric, and clean tack room. I have a 120' x 60'
outdoor ring (no lighting). Pasture board is $225 (barn is used as 24/7
shelter); stall board is $350 a month (stall for 12 hours per day max).
I also have space on my property if you want to park your trailer. I
have excellent references.

Pictures of my barn and riding ring will be emailed upon request
(couldn't figure out how to insert them here! ARG!). Check out my
website for more info and pictures of the property.

Cynthia Knight
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0tbjf/
703-594-3723

Wanted a nice large round pen