For anyone interested in equine gifts for the holidays, I just added a page
on my website for my friend, Maggie Hall, who's a very talented artist.
Check out her custom brownbands, jewelry, photos and cards.  I love the
browband she made for Mustang Lady!
  Click on "Equine Gifts & Art"


Naomi Preston
www.TTeamforendurance.com



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Forwarded from another group (please don't reply to this email -- contact Valrey
at her email shown at the bottom)





Received this e-mail through the Oregon Horse Welfare Council from Julie
Zuver (jazuver@...). Wanted to forward in case someone would be
interested.

If anyone can give a home to three needy donkeys that would be awesome.
Their owners died in a plane crash and they need a place to go ASAP. I
cannot take them but I would be happy to pick them up in Roseburg area and
deliver them if someone else can give them a home. Thanks.

Valrey Van Gundy
Northwest Rider Magazine
PO Box 607
Newberg, OR 97132
503-537-1008
www.nwrider.com
nwrider@...






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RJO Kourystal "Kruz" is for sale. I am very sad to do this, but she does not
seem to be the horse for me. She is 14.2 hands tall about 900 lbs 13 year old
grey mare. Has been on the endurance circuit before. Last ride was back in 2004.
Since  then she has been only in the arena. She is too spooky for me and herd
bound. I do not have the time it will take to break her of these to habits, as I
have two small boys to look after as well.
She has the bloodlines of Marhaba and Abu Farwa on her sire's side. She is UTD
on everything. She is barefoot with a strong hoof. Very correct confirmation.
She will come right up to you and put her head in the halter, and is great on
the ground. Needs some major time under saddle for reminders. Asking $1600 firm.

Hi All,
 
I'll have the Kerrits booth set up in the Atrium of the Portland Airport Holiday
Inn from 10-5 on 11/21 - there's no entrance fee.
 
I do have a few coach's coats and plenty of regular rain jackets, as well as
kids and adults fleece lined breeches.
 
Feel free to contact me if you need anything else.
 
thanks,
Jen Flanagan
sales@...




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I'd like to add to what Carol just said.  PacNorth is truly the envy in the
international community and the North American championships where you have Pac
North, Pac South, Mtn., Central, and East competing.  At every PanAm or No.
American championship we've heard over the years how envious other teams are of
our cohesiveness and unity of PacNorth!!  We know how to put efforts together to
make things happen, and we've never had any 'in-fighting' amongst the group,
whether it be riders, support crews, vets, or whoever.  Often times members from
other teams will come to our camp and hang out.  It is truly a remarkable team
spirit we have here in the Northwest from ALL PNER members!!  And that includes
our members from Mtn. zone, and our Canadian P-NER members!!  (We know you can't
help it that the line is drawn to exclude you from Pac North. You are still part
of US!!)



So to all who support PacNorth, including riders as Carol said, wear this badge
of honor proudly!!  Together we ALL make it happen!!



Sharon







To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
From: lawdoc@...
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:52 +0000
Subject: [PNER] Echoing Gabrille's thank you





I would also like to thank everyone who support those of us who ride for
PacNorth. At Kentucky, the Chef for the team - Tony Benedetti - did a small
ceremony honoring some of the people who have donated in some measure over the
past few years to the efforts of the team. It was actually pretty amazing to
hear all the names. For example (and this is in no way meant to be a complete
list): Charleen Farrell and her family, Carlene Benson, and Wendy Dunbar who put
such tremendous effort into making the Oregon 100 a great ride, Sue Summers for
always donating best condition awards, Healthy as a Horse and Gallops Saddlery
who donate a lot of our awards, John and Bonnie Rosen who donate in a variety of
ways, Drs. Jen, Foss, Cassie, Timmons and Sharpnick who donate their time to
come and vet the Oregon 100, and Sharon and Gordon Westerguard for starting the
original fundraising efforts and for helping whenever and whereever they can.
The one group who we really weren't able to thank was all the riders of PNER who
support the Oregon 100 and PacNorth in one way or another. Yet, without your
support PacNorth would not be the envy of every other region in the U.S. PNER
riders are the TOPS! Thank you.

Carol Giles






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Ditto -- way to go Suzie and Doug!!!!!  Very cool to see your pics on the
podium getting your medals.

Naomi
www.TTeamforendurance.com





-----Original Message-----
From: "Laura Applegate" <applegatel@...>
To: <PNER@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:22:11 -0800
Subject: [PNER] Congrats to Mountain Zone Team


Also, CONGRATULATIONS to the Mountian Zone for getting Team bronze in
Kentucky. Including two of our PNER members: Suzanne Hayes and Doug
Swingley!

Hope I got my facts straight. . .

Laura

"I do not envy those whose introduction to nature was lush meadows, lakes,
and swamps where life abounds. The desert hills of Yakima had a poverty that
sharpened perception. Even a minute violet quickens the heart when one has
walked far or climbed high to find it. Where nature is more bountiful, even
the tender bitterroot might go unnoticed. Yet when a lone plant is seen in
bloom on scabland between batches of bunchgrass and sage, it can transform
the spot as completely as a whole bank of flowers could do in such a lush
environment. It is the old relationship between scarcity and value. These
are the botanical lessons of the desert which the foothills of Yakima taught
me."

William O'Douglas, Of Men and Mountains, 1950

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And I would like to say how proud we are of our PacNorth riders!  We have
some of the very best riders in the U.S. right here in our region -- and we
salute all of you (and your chef!) for your efforts!

Naomi
www.TTeamforendurance.com





-----Original Message-----
From: "sproat12" <lawdoc@...>
To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:14:52 -0000
Subject: [PNER] Echoing Gabrille's thank you


I would also like to thank everyone who support those of us who ride for
PacNorth. At Kentucky, the Chef for the team - Tony Benedetti - did a small
ceremony honoring some of the people who have donated in some measure over
the past few years to the efforts of the team. It was actually pretty
amazing to hear all the names. For example (and this is in no way meant to
be a complete list): Charleen Farrell and her family, Carlene Benson, and
Wendy Dunbar who put such tremendous effort into making the Oregon 100 a
great ride, Sue Summers for always donating best condition awards, Healthy
as a Horse and Gallops Saddlery who donate a lot of our awards, John and
Bonnie Rosen who donate in a variety of ways, Drs. Jen, Foss, Cassie,
Timmons and Sharpnick who donate their time to come and vet the Oregon 100,
and Sharon and Gordon Westerguard for starting the original fundraising
efforts and for helping whenever and whereever they can. The one group who
we really weren't able to thank was all the riders of PNER who support the
Oregon 100 and PacNorth in one way or another. Yet, without your support
PacNorth would not be the envy of every other region in the U.S. PNER riders
are the TOPS! Thank you.

Carol Giles





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Also, CONGRATULATIONS to the Mountian Zone for getting Team bronze in
Kentucky. Including two of our PNER members: Suzanne Hayes and Doug
Swingley!

Hope I got my facts straight. . .



Laura



"I do not envy those whose introduction to nature was lush meadows, lakes,
and swamps where life abounds. The desert hills of Yakima had a poverty that
sharpened perception. Even a minute violet quickens the heart when one has
walked far or climbed high to find it. Where nature is more bountiful, even
the tender bitterroot might go unnoticed. Yet when a lone plant is seen in
bloom on scabland between batches of bunchgrass and sage, it can transform
the spot as completely as a whole bank of flowers could do in such a lush
environment. It is the old relationship between scarcity and value. These
are the botanical lessons of the desert which the foothills of Yakima taught
me."

William O'Douglas,  Of Men and Mountains, 1950



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I would also like to thank everyone who support those of us who ride for
PacNorth.  At Kentucky, the Chef for the team - Tony Benedetti - did a small
ceremony honoring some of the people who have donated in some measure over the
past few years to the efforts of the team.  It was actually pretty amazing to
hear all the names.  For example (and this is in no way meant to be a complete
list):  Charleen Farrell and her family, Carlene Benson, and Wendy Dunbar who
put such tremendous effort into making the Oregon 100 a great ride, Sue Summers
for always donating best condition awards, Healthy as a Horse and Gallops
Saddlery who donate a lot of our awards, John and Bonnie Rosen who donate in a
variety of ways, Drs. Jen, Foss, Cassie, Timmons and Sharpnick who donate their
time to come and vet the Oregon 100, and Sharon and Gordon Westerguard for
starting the original fundraising efforts and for helping whenever and whereever
they can.  The one group who we really weren't able to thank was all the riders
of PNER who support the Oregon 100 and PacNorth in one way or another.  Yet,
without your support PacNorth would not be the envy of every other region in the
U.S.  PNER riders are the TOPS!  Thank you.

Carol Giles

I have uploaded the following award standings for end-of-year:

Family
Husband/Wife
Sophomore Horse
Oregon Grassroots Challenge
Sandybaar
Animal Horse


Teams, 100-Mile Lifetime Equine, Oliver Jones, My 1st 100, Horse of the Future
and Novice will be coming soon...

Contact me immediately if you suspect any errors.

-Lori

Time is just "trotting away" from us this month.  The convention plans  and
timing of speakers are really coming together.

We have added a special discussion panel on Friday afternoon.  Dr Olin
Balch will be presenting the AERC Research Summit findings.  This pertains  to
the article in the AERC Endurance News, October 2009 issue on pages  25-27.

There were four specific recommendations to make the sport safer for our
horses.  Some are quite controversial.  Dr Olin will present the AERC  data
and present the four findings.  There will be a panel of six members,
riders, ride manager and ride veterinarians to discuss the findings and
recommendations.

This discussion is very important and will help shape the future of PNER
and AERC.  Attendees will be allowed to ask questions and make
recommendations as well.

Our agenda on Friday, January 22 is as follows:
1:00 to 3:00 Blake Brown (more info to come at another posting)
3:00 to 4:00 Board Meeting
4:00 to 6:00 AERC Research Findings - Disease and Death of Endurance  Horses
6:30 to 7:30  Ride Manager Meeting
6:30 to 8:30  Continuing Education for Veterinarians - Blake  Brown
6:30 to 8:00 Cash Bar and Social
8:00 to 10:00  - Friday Awards (Still working on the list)

Saturday, January 23, I'm still working on the times:
Arabian Silk Documentary 8:00 in the morning until 9:30
Peggy Cummings 10:30  (more info to come at another posting)
International Meeting
Education Committee Meeting
Trails Committee Meeting
State Breakout Meetings
General Assembly = Voting for new officers
Cash Bar and Social
Awards Banquet
Live Band

Sunday, January 24
New Board Meeting

The Embassy Suites, Portland Airport  1-800-362-2779
We've reserved a block of 80 rooms, 2 room suites king or two doubles,  for
convention at the discounted price of $109.00 per night for up to 4 guests
per room.  Regular price of these rooms are $169.00 a night.  The  price
includes the 2 room suite, fridge, microwave and coffee maker, and also it
comes with a buffet breakfast each morning and happy hour for all 4
guests!!!!!

PNER Convention; all speakers, receptions and banquet are $57.00 for an
adult and $40.00 for Juniors under the age of 19.

Registration forms will be in the next newsletter and updated on the web
page (shortly).

If you have any questions or if you would like me to email you a
registration form please send me your request in a private email.

Rooms are already being reserved.

Thank you,

Bev  Ryan / 360-907-7001



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Gabrielle, thanks for your note of appreciation. It is nice to hear from
riders who compete at this level,  and your acknowledgement of the support
you receive from the rest of us who "just" finish rides is appreciated.



From: PNER@yahoogroups.com [mailto:PNER@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
b_a_green
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 4:32 PM
To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PNER] Thank you from Gabrielle Mann





I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Gabrielle Mann:

Hello to all pner riders/supporters. I want to thank all of you who make it
possible for the few of us who get to represent pacnorth at events like the
naec. It was very exciting to be riding for the pacnorth squad in kentucky.
Our group of horses and riders were really a great group of talented
athletes. I really appreciate all the work that is put in by so many at
events like the oregon 100, which helped to fund our effort. Unfortunately,
we didn't medal this time, but it wasn't for lack of effort. The day proved
to be challenging in many ways, and we should be proud of the riders who did
finish(and those of us who didn't/myself included!) as I think we
represented our region well. my horse "Big Easy" and I are looking forward
to a break this winter to gather our thoughts and decide on the next
challenges and goals for 2010, and hopefully riding for pacnorth in the
future. best wishes, and safe riding to all.. see you on the trails in 2010.
Thank You all so much!!!!! Gabrielle Mann





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I am forwarding the following message on behalf of Gabrielle Mann:

Hello to all pner riders/supporters.  I want to thank all of you who make it
possible for the few of us who get to represent pacnorth at events like the
naec. It was very exciting to be riding for the pacnorth squad in kentucky. Our
group of horses and riders were really a great group of talented athletes. I
really appreciate all the work that is put in by so many at events like the
oregon 100, which helped to fund our effort. Unfortunately, we didn't medal this
time, but it wasn't for lack of effort. The day proved to be challenging in many
ways, and we should be proud of the riders who did finish(and those of us who
didn't/myself included!) as I think we represented our region well. my horse
"Big Easy" and I are looking forward to a break this winter to gather our
thoughts and decide on the next challenges and goals for 2010, and hopefully
riding for pacnorth in the future. best wishes, and safe riding to all.. see you
on the trails in 2010. Thank You all so much!!!!! Gabrielle Mann

Forwarding this from another group
Rhonda

The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) is holding their annual photo
contest for pictures from the trail. Go to their website
http://www.pcta.org/ and click on "What's New?" link for the contest rules.
The PCTA is very stock (or in this case, 'Equestrian') friendly - they even
include specific and interesting info for us in their FAQ's. BCHW, BCHC &
BCHO members help out with many work parties every year and I was told that
they need more photos of Equestrian use on the trail. This is a wonderful
trail organization to join and support and get those pictures entered!
Lori

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL ASSOCIATION

Founded
The Pacific Trail Association (PCTA) was formed in 1977 as a natural
outgrowth and merger of many smaller organizations dating back to the 1930s,
all of which advocated and worked diligently to create one continuous scenic
trail along the crest of the major mountain ranges of the Pacific rim from
Mexico to Canada.

Mission
The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve
and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an internationally
significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and equestrians, and for
the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.

The association strives to achieve this mission by promoting the PCT as a
unique educational and recreational treasure and one of the finest trails
anywhere in the world. The association also provides a broad range of
services to its members, serves as a communications link among users and
land management agencies, and assists the USDA Forest Service as well as
other agencies in the maintenance, restoration and protection of the PCT.


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Cards would probably get there with Sharon's spelling, but it's really spelled
Kubitz Rd.  He's very tired and still in pain.  The spinal abscess came from his
lungs.  He had pneumonia when he was admitted.  Somehow the infection spread
from his lung to his spine.  Neurosurgeon who operated said it is a very rare
condition.  Lois

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Sharon WESTERGARD <goripper@...> wrote:

> From: Sharon WESTERGARD <goripper@...>
> Subject: RE: [PNER] Max Merlich
> To: bvryan9@..., pner@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 7:18 PM
>
> Lois Fox and Darlene have been to see him and maybe can add
> more.  But I got a text message from Max today that
> they finally ruled out H1N1 and discovered, via an MRI, that
> he had a staff infection around his spinal column. (it's
> anyone's guess how that came to be!)   They
> operated and removed infection, but he will have to have a
> repeat MRI before they let him go home in a few days. 
> He and Lisa have been through quite an ordeal.  Lisa
> has not been able to keep up with phone calls or emails so
> don't take it personal if you have not heard back from
> her.  I know they would appreciate cards and for those
> that don't have it, their address is 40573 SE Kubtiz Rd.,
> Sandy, OR 97055
>
>
>
> Very scary stuff!!  So glad he's on the mend!
>
>
>
> Sharon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
> From: bvryan9@...
> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:35:54 -0500
> Subject: [PNER] Max Merlich
>
>  
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>
>
> How is Max doing?????
>
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> Bev Ryan / 360-907-7001
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> Join or renew your membership in the PNER. Visit the PNER
> website at: www.endurance.net/organizations/pner and look
> what PNER has to offer! Membership applications are
> available on the site.
>
> Shortcut URL to this page:
>  http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/PNER
>
> "There comes a point in every rider’s life when he
> wonders if it’s all worth it. Then one look at the horse,
> and he realizes - it is."
> ~ Kelly Stewart
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>     PNER-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
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He e-mailed me today - doing much better! 

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From: Karla Watson <karlawatson@...>
Subject: Re: [PNER] Max Merlich
To: PNER@yahoogroups.com, bvryan9@...
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 2:29 AM


 



Last I heard on Facebook, Darlene said he is doing MUCH better! She can fill you
in with details.
---Karla

----- Original Message -----
From: bvryan9@aol. com
To: PNER@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:35 PM
Subject: [PNER] Max Merlich

How is Max doing?????

Bev Ryan / 360-907-7001

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I have started to post the final standings for the year.  I NOT posted ALL of
the standings (for all of the awards... some of the more "labor intensive"
awards will be posted as they are finished.)  Again, more award categories will
follow, so don't panic!  If you see  "Standings Final at Convention," that means
I'm done running the final tally on that award... unless somebody sends me a
correction.

Thanks for your patience...  Lori W.

The following categories are posted.  You should check for accuracy of your
record:

Senior Standings
Junior Standings
Washington Srs
Washington Jrs
Oregon Srs
Oregon Jrs
Idaho Srs  (there were no juniors)
Brit Col Srs (there were no juniors)
Montana Srs (there were no juniors)
Overall Best Condition
Junior Best Condition
Senior Mileage
Junior Mileage
Horse Mileage
Young Rider Mileage
250 Mile Achievement
Golden Years
Gaited Horse
Stallion
Senior Rookie Horse (there were no juniors)
100-Mile Seniors (there were no juniors)
Limited Distance Jrs
Limited Distance Srs

Lois Fox and Darlene have been to see him and maybe can add more.  But I got a
text message from Max today that they finally ruled out H1N1 and discovered, via
an MRI, that he had a staff infection around his spinal column. (it's anyone's
guess how that came to be!)   They operated and removed infection, but he will
have to have a repeat MRI before they let him go home in a few days.  He and
Lisa have been through quite an ordeal.  Lisa has not been able to keep up with
phone calls or emails so don't take it personal if you have not heard back from
her.  I know they would appreciate cards and for those that don't have it, their
address is 40573 SE Kubtiz Rd., Sandy, OR 97055



Very scary stuff!!  So glad he's on the mend!



Sharon







To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
From: bvryan9@...
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:35:54 -0500
Subject: [PNER] Max Merlich





How is Max doing?????


Bev Ryan / 360-907-7001

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Last I heard on Facebook, Darlene said he is doing MUCH better! She can fill you
in with details.
---Karla


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: bvryan9@...
   To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:35 PM
   Subject: [PNER] Max Merlich



   How is Max doing?????


   Bev Ryan / 360-907-7001

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How is Max doing?????


Bev  Ryan / 360-907-7001



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Teddy at Running Bear has really nice ones that work!  They are fairly cheap
too.  Lots of fun colors.

http://www.runningbear.com/

Sally
Idaho



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Hey y'all,



  I know a lot of you but just got on this email group, I'm Lissa Wilberger
(recently changed from Fiedler!).  I haven't actually gotten around to changing
my name in the PNER records since I'm afraid of it being a pain (like changing
it at school was!).  I'm currently in my 2nd year of vet school at OSU CVM. 
It's hard but a blast.  Hasbro (BRR Far Dancer) is actually my horse, even
though my mom (Becky Fiedler) has been riding him a lot while I'm in school. 
He's my pride and joy as well as my sister's doberman Justin (you might have
seen him at some rides).  He loves to run with our horses, though he's banned
from doing an endurance ride - to his dismay!  :)



I'm actually looking for a way to contact Lou and Hannah Hollander.  I'm
attempting to gather information for the PNER scholarship essay.



Thanks!

Lissa


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welcome Vickie, see you at some rides. This is a great tribe of folks to hang
with and learn about horses ad endurance riding from!
Eileen in OlyWa

--- In PNER@yahoogroups.com, DORY JACKSON <brejd@...> wrote:
>
>
> Vicki, welcome to the list! Glad to have you here. I am sure you will meet
many people from all walks of life and ride the same way..everyone is different
and not the same...some fast..some slow, but all will the common goal of having
a fun, safe time with the horses we love. Join in and come to a ride or two..get
your feet wet this spring. I hope we see you at convention in Jan. Dory
> Washington Rider Rep
>
>
>  Dory Jackson
> http://www.brejdsporthorses
> http://brejdsporthorses.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vicki Shinneman <vickens2002@...>
> To: PNER@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, Nov 5, 2009 7:55 am
> Subject: [PNER] New member: introduction
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello PNER members,
>
> My name is Vicki and I live in Vancouver, WA. I am a recreational
> rider/driver with 3 Morgan horses: Tserng, 17 yo ­ my little do-it-all mare,
> with whom I enjoy driving in harness; Mountain Echo, 7 yo and who is
> forward-moving and loves to go out and see things; and Almond Supreme aka
> ³Ollie² 12 yo, who is three years out from cruciate ligament surgery and
> learning anew.
> Tsering has been with me all her life and we have done trail riding,
> dressage and driving.
> Echo has been with me since a 2 yo and has learned a great deal about how
> weird people are in that short time!
> Ollie joined us just over a year ago. Has been barefoot since then and
> therefore learning about that, and learning that a bit of trot is not as
> scary as he used to believe, but still is frightened of the canter.
>
> Myself, I am 2 years ³retired² from Hewlett-Packard Company, four years
> between me and a diagnosis of cancer now. Grew up in Iowa, educated in New
> Mexico, New York, Vermont, China and Seattle.
>
> My reason for joining the list is that I would like to do the ³beginner¹s
> trail rides² that the club sponsors, and who knows, maybe sometime a real
> endurance ride. But, due to chronic health issues from the cancer, I
> consider myself a ³slow-poke² rider, who goes slowly and just enjoys the
> time with my mount and the beautiful scenery! So, I hope you all don¹t mind
> a slow-poke.
>
> Thanks for reading...I have a profile on FaceBook and a blog on Google
> called ³Stable Solutions² if you would like to read more.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Vicki
>
> Vicki Shinneman
> Vancouver, WA 98682
> 360-883-3928 home
> 360-609-2537 cell--
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Hello, I did quite a bit of research on this and asked two veterinarians. One
vet said any mid range Littman will do-- no need to get a really expensive one.
Then I read some material and chatted with him about the thickness of the walls
of the tubing and the length of the tubing.... thicker walls can mask wind
sounds in getting a heart beat --- since we mostly do this in outside conditions
this seemed important.

So, after all that research I sprang for a $20 Sprague Rappaport-Type
Stethoscope that has two bells, diaphragms, two chest pieces; one for  small and
one for large animals. It is pretty pink (frosted magenta so I can tell it from
green forest stuff if I drop it!) and is the heavy-walled tubing...

Found it and bought it on Ebay did I say $20???)and it works wonderfully--- I
keep it my little participation bag from Bandit Springs to keep it clean and
ready to use-- and it can go with me on a ride... so I can use it for
conditioning etc. ( I can also use it on my cats!).

Hope this help!

Happy Trails,
Eileen Reilich
tchr_lady@...




--- In PNER@yahoogroups.com, "Laura Applegate" <applegatel@...> wrote:
>
> Hello again! Anyone have a preference for stethoscopes that are better at
> hearing your horsie's heart? Are the middle range priced ones acceptable?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Laura
>
>
>
> "I do not envy those whose introduction to nature was lush meadows, lakes,
> and swamps where life abounds. The desert hills of Yakima had a poverty that
> sharpened perception. Even a minute violet quickens the heart when one has
> walked far or climbed high to find it. Where nature is more bountiful, even
> the tender bitterroot might go unnoticed. Yet when a lone plant is seen in
> bloom on scabland between batches of bunchgrass and sage, it can transform
> the spot as completely as a whole bank of flowers could do in such a lush
> environment. It is the old relationship between scarcity and value. These
> are the botanical lessons of the desert which the foothills of Yakima taught
> me."
>
>
>
> William O'Douglas,  Of Men and Mountains, 1950
>
>
>
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>

Robin Ryner will be giving lessons 11/22 and 12/6 at Little Bit Redmond
(formerly Simpatico Stables)in Redmond, WA.  The address is: 18669 NE 106th St,
Redmond, WA 98052.

There are several slots still available for those wishing to do groundwork,
dressage, Western, etc.  Robin will tailor your lesson to your needs, so all you
need to do is sign up and go from there.

Time slots still available on 11/22:  2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 PM.
Time slots still available on 12/6:   3:00 and 4:00 PM.
There is a $15 haul in fee on top of Robin's $35/hour lesson fee. This fee is
per horse/person combo.

After the Christmas break, Robin plans to schedule lessons twice a month, on
weekends, in Redmond throughout the winter/early spring. If there is enough
interest, Robin may add a Saturday on these weekends.  Please contact me
directly if you are interested in lessons with Robin on a long-term basis, even
if you cannot make the two dates listed above!

Robin is also scheduling clinics and conditioning rides starting in 2010.  If
you are interested in participating in a clinic and/or conditioning ride, please
let me know.  She is happy to tailor the clinic to your needs, so if you have a
particular interest, share it!  More information on clinics and conditioning
rides coming soon!

For those of us who know Robin and the magic she can work with horses and their
riders, you already know what a great opportunity this is to have her further
south.  If you don't know Robin personally, sign up for a lesson and discover
for yourself what a great instructor and trainer she is.

Thanks!

Kind of a long shot, but a friend sold me the center-fire cinching system from
Sportack (she ordered it 6 months ago and decided to keep the original rigging
on her saddle) and the 2 girths are too big for my horse (Imus saddle with
dropped rigging)


Anyone here interested?  The link:



http://www.sportack.com/cms/index.cfm/path/94789/96913/96322/96323/96926/96510/



Fits up to 1.5" billets, I have a 32" mohair blend and a 36" neoprene



$40 each OBO




Brenda Casebeer
http://windwalkerridge.cloud11.net
www.rideon.tsfl.com

Hello again! Anyone have a preference for stethoscopes that are better at
hearing your horsie's heart? Are the middle range priced ones acceptable?

Thanks,



Laura



"I do not envy those whose introduction to nature was lush meadows, lakes,
and swamps where life abounds. The desert hills of Yakima had a poverty that
sharpened perception. Even a minute violet quickens the heart when one has
walked far or climbed high to find it. Where nature is more bountiful, even
the tender bitterroot might go unnoticed. Yet when a lone plant is seen in
bloom on scabland between batches of bunchgrass and sage, it can transform
the spot as completely as a whole bank of flowers could do in such a lush
environment. It is the old relationship between scarcity and value. These
are the botanical lessons of the desert which the foothills of Yakima taught
me."



William O'Douglas,  Of Men and Mountains, 1950



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Hello I am looking for MaryKay's info (She was at Owyhee 5-day with her 11 y/o
daug doing her first endurance ride on her cute pony)or if someone knows her
they could pass my info onto her please. I know she is from Washington but I can
not remember what city.

Thank You for your help

Tonya
cm.annie@...
801.721.6701
www.facebook.com/call.me.annie

Jo Whitlow is donating a case of Wildhorse Wine for the raffle in memory of
Dawna Bynum - if you have any thoughts to share or a photo please send to Laura
Applegate for the convention program and January newsletter.

Our thank-you's to Jo Whitlow!

Holly Rouska

They are brand new - just got the wrong size for my colt - he's nearly in a 1
already!  They are black - have the replacement straps/wrench, etc.  Can ship
and can take paypal $165.00 for the pair + actual shipping. 

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