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Hi,
Me and my family just started playing.  We have been borrowing other
players rackets and need our own.  I heard that Paul Johnson can get
really nice rackets for a decent price. Please contact me with
purchase info-Thanks

#1298

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Tue Nov 28, 2006 2:32 am
Subject: Unapproved Clenbuterol HCL Linked to Horse Deaths

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Forwarded from the Texas Animal Health Commission:

FDA Warns Horse Owners and Veterinarians about Deaths Due to Unapproved Clenbuterol

The FDA has become aware of the deaths of several horses in Louisiana associated with the use of a product labeled as Clenbuterol HCL.
Horse owners and veterinarians should be alert, as there are no generic clenbuterol-containing products approved for animals.

One clenbuterol-containing product --Ventipulmin--is approved as safe and effective for use in horses.

For more information: http://dil.vetmed.vt.edu/Display/NadaPrint.cfm?NadaString=140-973

The FDA asks persons aware of horse injuries or deaths that may be linked to the use of Clenbuterol HCL to contact the FDA
office in their area. For a listing of FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/complain.html

#1297

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:35 pm
Subject: Minutes from annual membership meeting of 11/25/2006

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Minutes of Lone Star Polocrosse Annual Membership meeting, held 11/25/2006 at the Poldrack's guest house.

Adult Members Present:

Prissy Rumel

Susan Johnson

Paul Johnson

Robby Shuttles

Erika Crawford

Renee Thompson

Kiki Pantaze

Heather Shuttles

Martha Poldrack

Kellee Campbell

Allie Venne

Hanna Venne

Guests:

Nick Cheesman

Nick Cheesman Sr.

The new club officer elected were:

President - Prissy Rumel

Vice President - Susan Johnson

Secretary - Paul Johnson

Treasurer - Heather Shuttles

New player/Junior coach - Paul Johnson

Practice Coordinator - Robby Shuttles

Selector - Paul Johnson

Selector - Susan Johnson

Treasurer's report.

Heather said the club has $1,887 of club funds and $2,560 in money taken in for our World Cup players from selling t-shirts.

T-shirt money

There was a lengthy discussion of how to divide the t-shirt money. Should it be divided between the 3 players from our club, or the 3 players and the horse manager from our club? After the discussion it was decided to divide the money between just the players as we had been advertising when we were getting the donations. If Kiki makes a t-shirt for her fund raising, the club agreed to help her sell them.

Guest - Nick Cheesman

Nick Cheesman and his father Nick Cheesman Sr. came to our practice and stayed over to address the club meeting. Nick Cheesman is considering running for president of the APA and would like to have the support of our club if he decides to run. Nick's club, Conroe Polocrosse Club, wants to have a clinic early in the year and would like World Cup travelers to be the clinicians and make it a fund raiser for their World Cup trip. Kiki is supposed to coordinate to decide the date of the clinic. The Conroe club is also considering having a jackpot-type tournament but use the money as a fund raiser for the World Cup.

Proposed bylaws change 1

Add the requirement that in order to be a Lone Star Polocrosse Club member, you must pay your dues by January 31st.

Proposed bylaws change 2

Include our guest player policy in the bylaws

Our bylaws can only be changed by a vote of the membership after the proposed change has been sent to them. The proposed changes will be sent to the membership to be voted on.

Christmas carolling

Sunday December 17th the will be Christmas carolling on horseback in Coupland. Call Prissy for details.

Christmas party

Our Christmas party is scheduled for December 15th at Kerri April's house. Kerri wasn't at the meeting and when we called to confirm we found that Kerri had gotten kicked on a trail ride and was in the hospital with a broken leg. Prissy will get in touch with Kerri to see if the party is still going to happen as planned.

Lone Star Camp

The Lone Star club is hosting a polocrosse camp over the Christmas break. Evites have been sent out with a deadline of December 15th to commit to attend. We'll confirm arrangements with clinicians when we get a count of how many will be attending the camp.

Turkey poop

The club voted to put compost on both fields again this year by January 31st. Paul Johnson will make the arrangements to have it delivered.

Outhouse

It was decided that the outhouse has outlived its usefulness and we will discard it.

Cold weather water issues.

The water to the club house is turned off now and should be left off during the winter unless there is an event happening at the time. The pipe for the wash rack needs to be wrapped for the winter. Kiki volunteered to wrap it.

Water leak in the club house

There is a water leak in the club house under the kitchen sink that needs to be fixed. No specific commitments were made to repair it. When that leak is fixed, we should also replace the cut-off valve with one that is easier to operate, and change the drain faucet so it's more accessible.

Meeting was adjourned.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1296

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:35 pm
Subject: Regular club practices

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Our regular club practices will be Saturdays at 3:00 pm until further notice when it gets too hot.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1295

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:54 am
Subject: Horse Owners Urged to Implement Best Management Practices to Prevent Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)

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News Release
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710, or ceverett@...

For immediate release---

Horse Owners Urged to Implement Best Management Practices
to Prevent Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA)

Texas equine producers, veterinarians and livestock health officials have become increasingly concerned about Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), which has been detected in New Mexico and Utah this year. A viral disease of horses, donkeys, and other equine animals, EVA causes mares to abort, can cause mild to severe respiratory disease in some horses and may also cause some stallions to become chronically infected and shed the virus in semen. While EVA has been encountered rarely and is not a reportable disease in Texas, regulations have been implemented in some states, including Kentucky, New York and Colorado.

While some infected equine exhibit no signs of disease, owners should be alert and notify their accredited private veterinary practitioner if horses or foals develop signs of EVA, including fever, depression, diarrhea, coughing or nasal discharge, or swelling of the legs, body or head. Laboratory testing is necessary to confirm a diagnosis, as other equine diseases can present similar clinical signs.

�EVA is not currently a reportable disease in Texas,� said Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas� state veterinarian and head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. �However, we urge veterinarians and horse owners to report suspected and confirmed cases of EVA to the TAHC to ensure we have the most accurate picture of the disease in the state and can provide up-to-date information to veterinarians and equine owners.�

Horses can be infected by inhaling the equine arteritis virus, through natural service of a mare by a carrier stallion, artificial insemination of a mare with semen from a carrier stallion, or by being exposed to bedding or other objects contaminated with the virus. Stallions that shed the equine arteritis virus in their semen can infect unvaccinated mares, causing a respiratory disease and abortion. Acutely infected horses spread the infection to other horses via the respiratory route. A pregnant mare may also be infected through contact with acutely infected horses and may abort. Cleaning and disinfection of stalls, trailers and equipment can reduce the risk of EVA exposure.

�Know the EVA status of stallions, semen shipments and mares before they are introduced onto your farm. Consult your accredited private veterinary practitioner about vaccination protocols for brood mares, stallions and colt foals, and ensure that good biosecurity measures are followed,� said Dr. Hillman.

�If you are shipping breeding horses out of state, check to determine the entry requirements of the receiving state and allow time to comply with any testing, vaccination or isolation requirements. Many breeding farms have implemented �best management� practices, testing and vaccination procedures to prevent the introduction or spread of EVA. Before delivering mares to farms for breeding, owners should contact the facility managers to determine what testing and vaccination procedures must be met.�

�Although only supportive treatment can be provided, most affected mares, geldings or sexually immature stallions will eliminate the virus and recover,� said Dr. Hillman. �Sexually mature stallions, however, can become carriers of the disease and shed the virus for long periods. Shedding stallions should be isolated and bred only to vaccinated mares.�

�It is very important to have breeding horses tested, and if appropriate, vaccinated prior to the breeding season. After vaccination, stallions and mares should be withheld from breeding for at least 28 or 21 days, respectively. Vaccinated horses also must be maintained away from pregnant mares for at least 28 days,� he said. �EVA vaccine may be acquired only by veterinarians, with prior TAHC approval.�

Additionally, mares vaccinated for the first time and bred to a carrier stallion should be isolated from other equine for 21 days after breeding. Owners of breeding horses considering vaccination should consult their veterinarians if the horse may also be shipped in interstate or international commerce. A specific pre-vaccination protocol to assure the horse was test-negative prior to vaccination may be required, because vaccinated horses will test positive for the disease.

�Several horse breeders and a number of equine veterinarians have contacted the TAHC about EVA and to urge Texas equine producers to take all necessary precautions to prevent establishing EVA in Texas horses,� said Dr. Hillman. �Equine producers and veterinarians believe this disease can be handled through judicious application of best management and biosecurity practices, coupled with appropriate use of testing and vaccination of breeding animals.�


�The current EVA situation will be reported to TAHC commissioners at their meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Austin,� he said. �Development of EVA rules is not anticipated at this time. Horse breeders are urged to work with their veterinarians to institute best management and biosecurity practices immediately to protect their investment and the health of their animals. EVA can be prevented and controlled by sound management practices and selective use of the EVA vaccine.�

Links to additional information about EVA may be accessed at the TAHC�s web site at http://www.tahc.state.tx.us .

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#1294

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:35 pm
Subject: Lone Star practices

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This coming weekend (10/28) there will not be a Lone Star Club practice. Pit Crew is having a playday that weekend and everyone should try to go to it.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1293

From: Mickiebon/R&M Equine Boarding <mickiebon@...>
Date: Sun Oct 22, 2006 1:17 am
Subject: First Year Anniversary Special on horse boarding fees!

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http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

We have had a great first year here in Elwood! We will be running a First Year Anniversary Special on our boarding fees. If you choose to bring your horse to us November and December 2006 those 2 months you will receive a $50.00 per month discount on your boarding fees and another $25.00 per month discount on your boarding fees for all of 2007!!! For more details contact Michelle Gordon at 765-552-3409 or 317-828-4507 or mickiebon@...

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

Join my groups about Equine, Tack, and Buffalo for great deals and good discussions:http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion & http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Buffalo_Bison

Check out what I have up for sale on Ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

#1292

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:47 am
Subject: No practice this weekend.

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There will be no Lone Star Practice this weekend.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1291

From: "jennymeierotto" <Jrjenny11@...>
Date: Sun Oct 8, 2006 10:45 pm
Subject: wanted raquets and balls

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Hi our pony club is just starting in polocrosse and we are looking for
balls and racquets if anyone has any for sale new or used or knows of
any please e-mail me at Jrjenny11@... thanks Jenny

#1290

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Thu Sep 28, 2006 6:15 pm
Subject: Hauling Livestock from Wyoming to Texas? Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Regulations Apply!

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News Release
Texas Animal Health Commission
Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710, or ceverett@...

For immediate release---

Hauling Livestock from Wyoming to Texas?
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Regulations Apply!

Texas hunters or ranchers hauling horses or other livestock from Wyoming this fall should be aware of regulations affecting the animals� entry or re-entry into Texas, says Dr. Bob Hillman, head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state�s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. Vesicular stomatitis (VS), a viral disease that can affect horses, cattle, swine, deer, sheep or goats, has been confirmed in 12 horses and 10 cattle on a total of nine premises in Natrona and Converse counties in southeast Wyoming. As of late September, these are the only cases confirmed in the U.S. in 2006.

To help prevent the spread of VS, Texas livestock health regulations prohibit the entry of horses, cattle, swine, (live) deer, sheep or goats from VS-quarantined premises or areas. Animals may enter Texas from non-quarantined areas of an affected state, provided an accredited veterinarian in that state examines the animals and determines that they are not exhibiting evidence of vesicular stomatitis and writes the following statement on a current or new certificate of veterinary inspection: �the animals represented on this health certificate have not originated from a premise or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis."

�VS can cause susceptible livestock to develop blisters and lesions in the mouth, on the muzzle or teats, or above the hooves,� said Dr. Hillman. �When the disease affects cattle or other cloven-hoofed animals, animal health officials and producers are immediately concerned, as these clinical signs mimic those of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the world�s costliest, highly contagious disease. Horses, though not susceptible to FMD, certainly can become infected with VS, and it can take several weeks for animals to heal. During this time, the painful sores may cause affected animals to become lame, or refuse to eat, drink or allow their offspring to nurse.�

�There is no vaccine for VS, so prevention is the key, and that includes controlling insects such as culicoides gnats and black flies, which are the primary vectors for the disease, and keeping infected animals away from �clean� stock, as infection also can be spread from animal to animal,� explained Dr. Hillman.

�If blisters or lesions appear in livestock of any species, the owner or manager should contact their accredited veterinarian or the Texas Animal Health Commission as soon as possible, so a disease investigation can be launched,� he said. �Laboratory testing to confirm the diagnosis can be run at no charge to the livestock owner.� Treatment of VS-infected animals consists of supportive care, and in some cases, antibiotics to prevent secondary infections in the open sores. Although VS is rarely fatal, production losses can be substantial, particularly in dairies. In nearly all states, VS-infected animals and their herd mates are quarantined until at least 30 days after all lesions have healed.

In addition to causing animals to suffer, VS can result in trade embargoes with Canada and European countries, where VS is not seen. Animal health authorities want to prevent introduction of a new disease that may impact the health of their livestock. Dr. Hillman said VS outbreaks in the U.S. occur randomly, mostly in the Southwest. In 2005, VS-infected livestock were confirmed on 445 premises in nine states, including one in Texas. In 2004, Texas had 15 of the 294 premises with VS-infected animals. Other affected premises were in New Mexico and Colorado. The cases in 2004 were the first confirmed since 1998.

Dr. Hillman said more information about VS is available on the TAHC web site at: http://www.tahc.state.tx.us.
The TAHC headquarters may be reached at 1-800-550-8242.
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#1289

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:20 pm
Subject: Tennessee Officials Seeking Persons Exposed to Rabid Horse

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From the Tennessee Department of Health: http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Newsreleases/090806.htm

Horse Stabled at Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Tested Positive for Rabies
Nashville, September 8, 2006

Officials with the Tennessee Department of Health are notifying persons who attended the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville of a confirmed case of rabies in a horse stabled on the grounds during the event. The horse was not involved in any of the Celebration competitions.

The horse originated from Missouri and was a 3-year-old gelding (neutered male horse), buckskin (cream to tan) in color with a black mane and tail. The horse was described as �small,� standing approximately 14 hands (or 56 inches) at the withers, which is the area near the base of the mane. During the event, the horse was ridden on the grounds by owners and was stabled in barn number 50 on the Celebration grounds. Illness was first noted in the horse on August 28. Over the next few days, the horse developed severe neurological signs, and as a result was euthanized. Persons directly involved in the care of the horse are being contacted and are being assessed for possible rabies exposure and the need for rabies post-exposure treatment.

�Rabies is transmitted mainly through bite wounds from an infected animal. In some cases it may be transmitted through fresh open cuts in the skin or onto mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth or nose from the saliva of a rabid animal,� said Public Health Veterinarian John Dunn with the Tennessee Department of Health. �However, attending an event where a rabid animal was present, petting a rabid animal or contact with the blood, urine or feces of a rabid animal does not constitute a risk for transmission.�

The Tennessee Department of Health is requesting that persons who attended the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration between August 23 and August 31 call its Public Information Line 1-866-355-6129 if they possibly had contact with this horse and any of the following occurred during their visit to the Celebration.

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#1288

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Mon Sep 4, 2006 11:20 pm
Subject: Lone Star Club practice this FRIDAY!

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The world cup team will be practicing at our field this weekend. They would work around our regular club practice, but in order for our club's world cup members to practice with the club also this weekend, this weekend our regular club practice will be on Friday at 7:00 pm. This change is for this weekend only.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1287

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:10 pm
Subject: Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Wyoming

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Forwarded from USDA-APHIS:

On August 17, 2006, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in
Ames, Iowa confirmed vesicular stomatitis in a 10 year old horse on a
premises in Natrona County, Wyoming (this is near Casper). This is the first confirmed case of
vesicular stomatitis (VS) in the United States in 2006; the last case of VS
was confirmed in late 2005.

VS is a viral disease which primarily affects horses, cattle, and swine.
The viruses that cause VS have a wide host range. VS also occasionally
affects sheep and goats. In affected livestock, VS causes blisterlike
lesions to form in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils,
hooves, and teats. These blisters swell and break, leaving raw tissue that
is so painful that infected animals generally refuse to eat and drink, and
show signs of lameness. Weight loss usually follows, and in dairy cows, a
drop in milk production commonly occurs. Affected livestock may appear to
be clinically normal and continue to eat, but may consume only about half
of their normal quantity of feed.

The clinically ill horse was positive for antibodies to vesicular
stomatitis New Jersey (VS-NJ) virus on the competitive enzyme-linked
immunosorbent assay (cELISA) and was also positive on virus isolation for
VS-NJ virus. The VS compatible clinical signs and presence of VS-NJ virus
meet the definition to classify this horse as the index case for the Nation
in 2006. There are an additional 29 clinically normal horses and 25
clinically normal cattle also on the premises.

The affected horse was initially examined as part of a routine physical
exam by a private veterinary practitioner on August 12, 2006. The next
day, the owner of the horse noticed that the horse had a swollen muzzle and
contacted the veterinarian who came back to the premises to re-examine the
animal on August 14. During the re-examination, the practitioner noticed
that the horse had oral lesions that were consistent with a vesicular
condition and immediately contacted APHIS, Veterinary Services in Wyoming.
A foreign animal disease investigation was initiated that same day;
appropriate samples were collected and submitted to NVSL. There is no
history of recent movement of this horse from the premises, however, the
owners did report a large burden of Culicoides and large numbers of biting
flies in the vicinity.

The affected premises is currently under State quarantine. Additional
control measures include isolating the horse from the rest of the animals
to ensure that water troughs and feed buckets are not being shared with
other susceptible animals, and increasing insect control measures.

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is beginning a public and veterinary
practitioner information and education campaign regarding VS.

APHIS Veterinary Services and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture will
continue to monitor the situation and conduct response activities in an
effort to minimize trade restrictions.

#1286

From: Mickiebon/R&M Equine Boarding <mickiebon@...>
Date: Wed Aug 9, 2006 5:40 pm
Subject: what it takes to run a boarding facility

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Hi, my name is Michelle Gordon, a lot of you know me but for those of you who don�t here is a little about us. My Husband (Robert) and I own and run R&M Equine Boarding Ranch in Elwood, IN. It�s a �rain day� here on the ranch and with so much still left to do and so many things not going to get done because of the rain, I decided to sit down at the computer. Now on days like this my mind tends to go a mile a minute thinking of things that I don�t normally have time to think about. One of the things I was thinking of today is something that most facilities will not talk about to boarders or potential boarders, and that would be, why boarding fees are anywhere between $200.00 to $600.00 per horse per month and what does it pay for. So many times I hear from boarders or potential boarders that boarding facilities (including ours) should lower their rates. The reasons these boarders or potential boarders give are too numerous to list but I�ll give you just a few examples, �So and so�s boarding facility down the road only charges $XXX!�, �It does not take that much to take care of a horse!�, �You could fill up this place if you just lowered your rates!�, �If I provide the hay, grain, dewormer, do all the work for my horse, and feed my horse every day would you lower your fees?�. Well, I decided that I would sit down today and right up a little summery (or story) of what it takes to run a boarding facility and why almost 75% of facilities in the industry charge what they charge and why they will not come down on their prices. The reason I wanted to right up this little tidbit of information is because most people who board horses, and do not have their own facilities, do not understand what it really takes when it comes to money, the physical aspect, or knowledge wise to take care of a horse and the facilities for that horse.

Lets start this story off with just the day to day basics of the physical aspect of this job. Every morning you wake up a the crack of dawn (in most cases anywhere between 5 and 6 am) grab your cup of coffee and head out to the barn for feeding time. Depending on how many horses you have at your facility will be the reason for you taking anywhere from 1 to 3 hours to load up hay, ready the grain, clean out and fill the water troughs, throw the hay out, feed the grain, and check over all horses to make sure everything is �A OK� and that nobody is hurt or sick. Then you head back to the barn for cleanup. You clean the stalls, you clean the shelters, the alleyway/breezeway, the tack room, feed room, round pen, the riding arena, and you clean anything else that might need cleaned. Again depending on how many horses you have and how big your facilities are these tasks will take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. So now we are at the time of day (between 11am and 1pm) that you might just get to stop and grab a bite to eat for yourself. After that you head back out to the barn for the afternoon feeding. This will take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to complete, depending on how many horses and how big the facility. Now, if your lucky and have good pasture and the horses are out on that and you don�t have to do an afternoon feeding, then you move onto your next set of chores. At about 2pm or 3pm you go out and check the fence rows to make sure everything is still up and running so the horses can not get out. You fix anything that might need fixed with the fences, barn, shelters, and gates. You check the fields and paddocks for anything that might hurt the horses such as trash, debris and rocks. If by some stroke of luck you don�t have anything that needs fixed then you can jump on your mower/tractor and mow the fields and paddocks that always seem to �get away from you� or you might weed eat the fence rows. In any case no matter what chores you have to do that day it will take you anywhere from 2 to 6 hours to complete them (again, depending on how many horses and how big the facility). Now the time of day is anywhere between 5pm and 9pm and your stomach once again is telling you it�s time for you to eat so that your body can have the energy to keep up with you. Then you head back out to the barn, once again, and feed the evening feeding which will take you another 1 to 2 hours (unless your horses are on pasture). Now, if you�ve had a �light day� then chances are you have time to groom out all your �personally owned� horses and get to bed at a decent hour. But, if you�ve had to do all or most of the above chores then you probably either wont have the energy to groom them or you�ll be getting to bed around 11pm or 12 midnight after you do groom them. Also, let me explain that this list is just what needs to be done around the boarding facility on a day to day basis and does not include your �household chores� or any �running into town� you may need to do or if you have a family and the hours it takes to take care of them. It also does not include the hours taken if you�re a trainer or give lessons or if you have a sick or injured horse that needs taken care of or if you have a hay delivery, a farrier or vet scheduled that day, which all take a lot more time out of your day!

Now lets move onto the knowledge part of this industry. You need to know what type of hay to feed and how to tell if it�s good or bad hay when delivered and when feeding it. You need to know how and when to feed. You need to know what types of vitamins and minerals the hay you provide or your pasture gives so that you can adjust accordingly with your grain and/or supplements. You need to know approximately what weight each and every horse at your facility needs to be at, how to weigh them, and adjust the feeding accordingly. You need to know the signs and symptoms (what to look for) to know if a horse is sick or injured. Here are just a few of the things you need to know about: abdominal pain, collapse, dehydration, tying-up, burns, heat stroke, insect bites/stings, poisoning, shock, wounds/injuries, diseases, coat/skin/hoof problems, allergies, eye/ear problems, mouth/teeth problems, colic, nasal irritations, respiratory problems, head/spinal cord trauma, broken bones, and on and on and on (this is just the tip of the iceberg). You need to know how to handle and restrain and treat a sick or injured horse, when to call a vet and when not to, when to call the farrier and when not to, what types of vaccination shots are required for your horse and your area of the country, when your horse needs to have his or her sheath or utter cleaned and teeth floated, etc. etc. etc... You need to have the knowledge to repair and keep up with your facilities, what type of facilities you need, and how to build your facilities accordingly. So maybe some of this is why, I myself ,will not lower my boarding fees or waver on the type of care provided to the horses boarded here. Because so many people that own horses do not have the knowledge needed to take care of them properly. I�m not saying that you should not own a horse if you don�t have the �full spectrum� knowledge to care for that horse. I�m just saying please be honest with yourself when it comes down to it and ask yourself, �do I really have all the knowledge it takes to take care of my horse properly?� and if not then that is ok, because that is what �our job� as a boarding facility is, having the knowledge to do it all and to help you learn how to do it. I don�t ever want our facility to become known for anything other than �a good place for you and your horse to be�. I don�t ever want a �bad call� going out about our facility for neglected or abused horses. So many times I have seen facilities get that �bad call� made about them because they decided to let the owner of the horse take care of the horse themselves so that the owner could pay a lower boarding fee and in the end the owner of the horse did not have the knowledge to take care of the horse properly, there for the horse ended up neglected, sick, dehydrated, malnourished, or abused.

So now we are at the money end of this task of taking care of horses. I will try my best to explain why the boarding fees are at the rate they are and why most of the boarding facilities in this industry will most likely never lower their rates. First off I will explain R&M�s boarding fees to give you a general idea of what it takes to pasture board a horse with shelter:

Per month per horse:

$5.00 sweet feed (18 oz. Cup per day per horse)

$9.00 rolled oats (18 oz. Cup per day per horse)

$5.00 cracked corn (12 oz. Cup per day per horse during winter)

$8.00 fly control (does not include fly spray, the boarder still needs to provide their own)

$8.00 electrolytes (estimated water usage for weight of average horse)

$5.00 salt and mineral blocks (estimated usage for weight of average horse)

$10.00 deworming paste (broken down for deworming every 60 days)

$5.00 stock plex algae control (estimated water usage for weight of average horse)

$10.00 misc. (for anything that might come up such as extra deworming needs or extra feed if under weight or first aid supplies, etc�)

$50.00 hay (6 flakes per day for weight of average horse at $3.25 per bale) (if the horses are on good pasture during the grass months of the year, this fee goes towards the upkeep of those pastures such as reseeding in the fall, mowing, weed control, gas for the machinery, maintenance on the machinery, etc�)

$50.00 feeding services, deworming services, misc. labor services (this helps to pay for the ranch owners utility bills, mortgage, land taxes, gas/plates/insurance for vehicles and machinery, upkeep/improvements of facilities, food on the table, clothes on the back, etc�)

$60.00 land, round pen, fencing, feed/water buckets/tubs/supplies, cleaning supplies, tack/feed room, tack racks/shelves/misc., electricity, water, shelter, and barn - usages (again, this helps to pay for the ranch owners utility bills, mortgage, land taxes, gas/plates/insurance for vehicles and machinery, upkeep/improvements of facilities, food on the table, clothes on the back, etc� after all, this is their job, same as if they were to go work a 9am to 5pm desk job. Ranchers and farmers can�t live on air, as some might think.)

Total $225.00

Now if the boarding facility offers stalls that would be another $50.00 to $150.00 per month depending on if they include bedding and cleaning services for those stalled horses (extra work, extra utilities used, extra taxes imposed on ranch owner, and extra supplies). If the facility has an indoor arena then that would be approximately another $25.00 to $50.00 per month, and another $25.00 to $50.00 per month is normally included if the facility is large enough to have their own trails for you to ride (extra work, extra utilities used, extra taxes imposed on ranch owner, and extra supplies). Also, other fees that run anywhere between $50.00 and $200.00 will sometimes be included depending on what the size of the facility is, if they have exercise equipment available such as polls/barrels/jumps/round pen etc� for use, if they include grooming or exercising your horse for you in the boarding fees or if they offer lessons and/or training as part of the boarding fees (again: extra work, extra utilities used, extra taxes imposed on ranch owner, and extra supplies). Fees can also be up there on the �high end� if the facility is large enough and has more horses than just one person can take care of and the ranch owner has to hire in help.

Now, lets do a little comparison between boarding your horse and owning your own place to keep your horse: (now when I say �basic utilities� what I mean by that is your electric, gas, and water. This is not including the �extras� that most people have such as satellite or cable TV, phone, cell phone, groceries, internet service, car payments, etc�)

Boarding your horse includes (at most places) just about everything you will ever need for your horse and can run you, lets just say around the high end, $500.00 per month. In most cases your only outside cost for your horse will be your vet and farrier bills, which will run you around $45.00 per month (broken down and does not include any illnesses or injuries). You never have to worry about feeding your horse, fixing facilities, paying a LARGE mortgage or utility bill. You almost always have somebody there everyday to ride with, you make new friends/riding buddies, and you can learn a lot more about horses because your around more �horsy� people. Your normal mortgage, upkeep, and basic utilities on a �non-horse� owned property only run you around $1,000.00 per month all together. So boarding your horse, your basic utilities and horse needs would run you about $1,545.00 per month.

Owning your own place to keep your horse will run you anywhere between $1,500.00 to $2,000.00 per month JUST for your mortgage and land tax payment alone because in almost every county of almost every state there is now a law stating you have to own 5 or more acres to be able to have a horse on that land. Just your basic utility bills for a �horse owned property� will run around $350.00 per month. And to feed and take care of your horse will be around $150.00 per month, plus your vet and farrier (broken down to monthly) will be around $45.00 per month (this does not include any illnesses or injuries). You have to pay for your own facilities to be built and maintained which will, at a minimum, run $200.00 per month (broken down). So just your basic mortgage, utilities, horse needs, and facilities will run you around (on the low end) $2,245.00 per month.

So lets recap:

Boarding your horse and paying your basic bills is around $1,545.00 per month.

Owning 5 or more acres for your horse and paying your basic bills is around $2,245.00 per month.

That�s a savings of about $700.00 per month to board your horse instead of owning your own place to keep your horse (that�s around $8,400.00 per year you save when you board instead of own).

I do hope that this information helps EVERYBODY, in the horsy world, better understand �why boarding fees are between $200.00 to $600.00 per horse per month and what that money is used for�.

By:

Michelle Gordon

R&M Equine Boarding Ranch

12377 N. Jackley Rd.

Elwood, IN. 46036

317-828-4507

765-552-3409

Mickiebon@...

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#1285

From: R&M Equine Boarding Ranch <mickiebon@...>
Date: Thu Aug 3, 2006 7:36 pm
Subject: OT: Boots for sale

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i just put my teenage sons western boots that he has out-grown up on ebay. he only used them a few times and they still have all the tread left on them. the link to it is at the bottom of this email as an automatic signature if anybody is interested.

mickiebon

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

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#1284

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Wed Aug 2, 2006 7:58 pm
Subject: Governor Appointments Four to the TAHC

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I can email you a photo, if you would like.
Info forwarded from the Governor's office. Carla

Aug. 01, 2006

Texas Governor Rick Perry Appoints Four to Texas Animal Health Commission

Gov. Rick Perry has announced the appointment of four individuals to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms to expire Sept. 6, 2011. The commission protects and enhances the health of Texas animal populations.

Thomas George Kezar of Dripping Springs is president and owner of CTN Educational Services. He formerly worked for more than 13 years as a county agent for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Kezar served on the board of directors of the Austin Travis County Livestock Show and the Heartland Equestrian Riding and Therapy Stables. He is a member of the professional and honorary agricultural education fraternity, Alpha Tau Alpha, and the Texas A&M University honor society of agriculture, Gamma Sigma Delta. A graduate of Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos and Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Kezar received a master�s degree in agriculture education from Texas A&M University in College Station.

Dr. Michael Louis Vickers of Falfurrias is a veterinarian and president and owner of Las Palmas Veterinary Hospital. He is a member of the American and the Texas Veterinary Medical associations. Vickers serves as a member of the Texas Wildlife Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Ranchers Association, and the Society for Theriogenology. He is also a supporter of the Brooks and Jim Hogg county fair associations. A graduate of Texas A&M University, Vickers received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ernesto "Ernie" A. Morales of Devine is co-owner of Morales Feed Lots. He is a director of the National Cattlemen�s Beef Association and formerly served as chairman of the board of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and as a member of the Cattlemen�s Beef Board. Morales received a degree in agriculture from Texas A&M University. Ernie Morales previously served on the TAHC in the 1990s.

Reta Dyess of Jacksonville is co-owner and operator of Rocking F Dairy and has been reappointed to the commission. She serves as director of the Southeast Council of Dairy Farmers of America and as director of the Texas Beef Council. Dyess serves as a committee member of the National Milk Producers and the U.S. Animal Health Association. She is also the federation director of the National Cattlemen�s Beef Association. Dyess graduated from the Baptist Theological Seminary in Jacksonville.

These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.

#1283

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:12 am
Subject: Practice this weekend changed to Sunday!!!

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This weekend practice will be on Sunday at 7:00 pm instead of Saturday. Michelle Ahrens wants to come to practice and she would like to borrow a horse to ride at practice.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1282

From: "recordsnag12" <recordsnag12@...>
Date: Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:39 am
Subject: invitation to world record attempt

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Hello
I am Naga Prasad ,  GIT alumni (1997-2001) and now pursuing MBA in
IIPM Hyderabad. Currently i hold 2 national records and 1 world
record. Now i am preparing for next world record of 101 hours
marathon typing on a computer on 10 august 2006 in lal bahadur indoor
stadium. I will be typing the book titled ,"The journey between 2
great nations" authored by myself and to be released by Chief
minister DR Y S Raja Sekhar Reddy , this book is bilateral analysis
between Indo-Pak relations. I am performing this world record event
to support my shooting sports career. For more details please login
http://www.nagaprasad.com .  I request you to join our online team to
associate with the forthcoming world record event with valuable
suggestions and moral support as my friends are the major reason
behind every task accomplished. To join please click this link
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ournagaprasad/
I kindly invite you to the venue to bless me in this regard.
As a small contribution to the cause of the event , please pass this
message to your online friends
Inconvenience regretted.
Thank you
Nag

M Naga Prasad
# 7, B K Complex, 2nd floor,
Road # 14 , Near Bhagyanagar studio,
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad-500034
India

+91 98497 23765
+91 40 65186766
+91 40 23548259
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#1281

From: "recordsnag12" <recordsnag12@...>
Date: Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:27 am
Subject: invitation to world record attempt

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Hello
I am Naga Prasad ,  GIT alumni (1997-2001) and now pursuing MBA in
IIPM Hyderabad. Currently i hold 2 national records and 1 world
record. Now i am preparing for next world record of 101 hours
marathon typing on a computer on 10 august 2006 in lal bahadur indoor
stadium. I will be typing the book titled ,"The journey between 2
great nations" authored by myself and to be released by Chief
minister DR Y S Raja Sekhar Reddy , this book is bilateral analysis
between Indo-Pak relations. I am performing this world record event
to support my shooting sports career. For more details please login
http://www.nagaprasad.com .  I request you to join our online team to
associate with the forthcoming world record event with valuable
suggestions and moral support as my friends are the major reason
behind every task accomplished. To join please click this link
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/ournagaprasad/
I kindly invite you to the venue to bless me in this regard.
As a small contribution to the cause of the event , please pass this
message to your online friends
Inconvenience regretted.
Thank you
Nag

M Naga Prasad
# 7, B K Complex, 2nd floor,
Road # 14 , Near Bhagyanagar studio,
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad-500034
India

+91 98497 23765
+91 40 65186766
+91 40 23548259
recordsnag@...

#1280

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Tue Jul 25, 2006 12:08 am
Subject: Texas anthrax article...Crockett, not Kinney County

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My sincere apologies for the inconvenience. The anthrax cases were in Val Verde and Crockett Counties
(not Kinney County). I apologize for not catching this error. Carla Everett, TAHC

News Release

                                                                          Texas Animal Health Commission

Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
or ceverett@...

For immediate release� July 24, 2006

Summertime is Anthrax Time in Texas�
Vaccinate Livestock Now in Val Verde, Crockett and Surrounding Counties

It�s the same song, yet another verse for naturally-occurring anthrax cases in livestock and wildlife in Val Verde and Crockett Counties in Southwest Texas. A little rain, a lot of hot weather and the invisible, spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis has resurfaced, putting unvaccinated livestock and grazing wildlife at risk in the area.

�Anthrax has been confirmed in a pen of deer in Val Verde County, and in a Charolais bull in Crockett County. We know that that anthrax often goes under-reported, as we hear of anecdotal reports of livestock or deer losses without laboratory confirmation. Many ranchers forego the veterinary inspection and laboratory tests, and, instead, just begin vaccinating,� reported Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas� state veterinarian and head of the Texas Animal Health Commission. �Anthrax cases are not unusual, but a laboratory confirmation should alert ranchers and livestock owners that it is time to vaccinate their animals in Val Verde, Crockett and surrounding counties.�

�Vacationers and hunters get concerned about anthrax, but there is no need to worry, if proper precautions are taken,� said Dr. Hillman. �If you travel to an area where an anthrax case has occurred, avoid touching or handling sick or dead animals, don�t pick up bones or shed antlers, and don�t swim in ponds or streams where there are dead animals nearby. The same advice goes for your pets, too. By the time hunting season starts, cool weather usually puts an end to anthrax cases. Always harvest only healthy-looking animals.�

Anthrax is a reportable disease in Texas. While laboratory tests, conducted by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in College Station, are needed to confirm infection, suspected cases also are to be reported to the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242, where a veterinarian is on call 24 hours a day. If an outbreak occurs in dairy animals, producers are to call the TAHC immediately.

Dr. Hillman explained that anthrax is naturally occurring around the world. After an animal dies from the disease and isn�t properly burned, the bacteria will lie dormant in the soil. The anthrax bacteria resurfaces on grass or forage only under ideal weather and soil conditions during spring and summer months. By the time an animal ingests the anthrax bacteria and exhibit staggering, trembling or convulsions, death is inevitable. TAHC regulations require that the animal carcasses, manure and bedding be incinerated. This will keep wild animals from being exposed to the disease, and it will also kill the bacteria, preventing another site where the anthrax can resurface.

Most of Texas� anthrax cases occur in a triangle bounded by Uvalde, Ozona and Eagle Pass, which takes in portions of Crockett, Val Verde, Sutton, Edwards, Kinney, Uvalde and Maverick counties. However, Dr. Hillman said anthrax can occur anywhere. Among the cases confirmed this summer are several horses, farmed buffalo and other livestock in Minnesota; cattle in Saskatchewan, Canada; free-ranging bison in the Northwest Territories in Canada; sheep, goats and cattle in Turkey; cattle in Peru; sheep in Russia; and several cows in Wales, in the United Kingdom.

Several steps should be followed when anthrax occurs in an area:

1. Wear long sleeves and gloves when handling carcasses or when working with or vaccinating livestock to avoid contaminating any sores or scratches on arms or hands. See your doctor if you develop an unusual-looking sore on your hands, arms or other exposed skin. Although it is very rare to contract skin anthrax, this infection requires treatment with antibiotics prescribed by a physician.

2. Practice good sanitation! Wash your hands after handling livestock (even if you wear gloves.) Disinfect equipment used on the animals or carcasses. Keep pets and children away from carcasses or bones of dead animals. Move healthy animals away from a pasture where animals have died from the disease.

3. Properly dispose of animal carcasses by burning to prevent exposure to other animals, such as predators or dogs.

4. Vaccinate livestock if cases occur in the surrounding areas. Anthrax vaccine is a �live� vaccine, so it must not be administered with antibiotics. Vaccinated animals must be withheld from slaughter for two months.

5. Restrict the movement of livestock onto or from an affected premise until animals can develop immunity through vaccination (about 10 days).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ---30---

#1279

From: Carla Everett <ceverett@...>
Date: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:06 pm
Subject: Anthrax Confirmed in Val Verde and Kinney Counties

ceverett2003

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News Release

                                                                          Texas Animal Health Commission

Box l2966 * Austin, Texas 78711 * (800) 550-8242 * FAX (512) 719-0719
Bob Hillman, DVM * Executive Director
For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at 1-800-550-8242, ext. 710,
or ceverett@...

For immediate release� July 24, 2006

Summertime is Anthrax Time in Texas�
Vaccinate Livestock Now in Val Verde, Kinney and Surrounding Counties

It�s the same song, yet another verse for naturally-occurring anthrax cases in livestock and wildlife in Val Verde and Kinney Counties in Southwest Texas. A little rain, a lot of hot weather and the invisible, spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis has resurfaced, putting unvaccinated livestock and grazing wildlife at risk in the area.

�Anthrax has been confirmed in a pen of deer in Val Verde County, and in a Charolais bull in Kinney County. We know that that anthrax often goes under-reported, as we hear of anecdotal reports of livestock or deer losses without laboratory confirmation. Many ranchers forego the veterinary inspection and laboratory tests, and, instead, just begin vaccinating,� reported Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas� state veterinarian and head of the Texas Animal Health Commission. �Anthrax cases are not unusual, but a laboratory confirmation should alert ranchers and livestock owners that it is time to vaccinate their animals in Val Verde, Kinney and surrounding counties.�

�Vacationers and hunters get concerned about anthrax, but there is no need to worry, if proper precautions are taken,� said Dr. Hillman. �If you travel to an area where an anthrax case has occurred, avoid touching or handling sick or dead animals, don�t pick up bones or shed antlers, and don�t swim in ponds or streams where there are dead animals nearby. The same advice goes for your pets, too. By the time hunting season starts, cool weather usually puts an end to anthrax cases. Always harvest only healthy-looking animals.�

Anthrax is a reportable disease in Texas. While laboratory tests, conducted by the Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in College Station, are needed to confirm infection, suspected cases also are to be reported to the TAHC at 1-800-550-8242, where a veterinarian is on call 24 hours a day. If an outbreak occurs in dairy animals, producers are to call the TAHC immediately.

Dr. Hillman explained that anthrax is naturally occurring around the world. After an animal dies from the disease and isn�t properly burned, the bacteria will lie dormant in the soil. The anthrax bacteria resurfaces on grass or forage only under ideal weather and soil conditions during spring and summer months. By the time an animal ingests the anthrax bacteria and exhibit staggering, trembling or convulsions, death is inevitable. TAHC regulations require that the animal carcasses, manure and bedding be incinerated. This will keep wild animals from being exposed to the disease, and it will also kill the bacteria, preventing another site where the anthrax can resurface.

Most of Texas� anthrax cases occur in a triangle bounded by Uvalde, Ozona and Eagle Pass, which takes in portions of Crockett, Val Verde, Sutton, Edwards, Kinney, Uvalde and Maverick counties. However, Dr. Hillman said anthrax can occur anywhere. Among the cases confirmed this summer are several horses, farmed buffalo and other livestock in Minnesota; cattle in Saskatchewan, Canada; free-ranging bison in the Northwest Territories in Canada; sheep, goats and cattle in Turkey; cattle in Peru; sheep in Russia; and several cows in Wales, in the United Kingdom.

Several steps should be followed when anthrax occurs in an area:

1. Wear long sleeves and gloves when handling carcasses or when working with or vaccinating livestock to avoid contaminating any sores or scratches on arms or hands. See your doctor if you develop an unusual-looking sore on your hands, arms or other exposed skin. Although it is very rare to contract skin anthrax, this infection requires treatment with antibiotics prescribed by a physician.

2. Practice good sanitation! Wash your hands after handling livestock (even if you wear gloves.) Disinfect equipment used on the animals or carcasses. Keep pets and children away from carcasses or bones of dead animals. Move healthy animals away from a pasture where animals have died from the disease.

3. Properly dispose of animal carcasses by burning to prevent exposure to other animals, such as predators or dogs.

4. Vaccinate livestock if cases occur in the surrounding areas. Anthrax vaccine is a �live� vaccine, so it must not be administered with antibiotics. Vaccinated animals must be withheld from slaughter for two months.

5. Restrict the movement of livestock onto or from an affected premise until animals can develop immunity through vaccination (about 10 days).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ---30---

#1278

From: Claire Schapiro <CameoSun@...>
Date: Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:04 pm
Subject: Re: [MiniatureHorseClassifieds] Fwd: update on horse deaths

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http://www.theeagle.com/stories/071906/local_20060719004.php

I went to the article and VERY CAREFULLY READ IT AGAIN.

The stable owner caused the problem IT WAS NOT THE FEED FROM PURINA.

"the horses had been given Purina feed, which the stable buys in bulk. The feed was stored in a silo and treated with a chemical tablet designed to kill weevils, she said, explaining that the stable has used the same feed and chemical treatment since 1998. The chemical is not supposed to be harmful to horses, she said."

She was supposed to wait TWO WEEKS before feeding and did not!!

One member of one of the horse groups is a former coop member at a grain elevator and wrote in the following:

~ks~ <kscrazy03@...> wrote:

WHAT A interesting article. I can conclude.. that the grain was treated with phostoxin. a tablet that All grain elevators use to treat grain stored in their Binds. (HAS BEEN A COOP EMPLOYEE FOR ABOUT 9 YEARS) But... Phostoxin was the chemical used to kill the jews way back in our early history. To use this chemical your suppose to have a chemical applicators card issued by the government. IF they would of read the User sheet on this... chemical they would of NOT fed the horses the next day. IT would of set for two weeks.. before feeding. and OF course I will say my horsie prayers for all them horses.. Belinda

The stable owner said "The feed most recently was treated with the chemical Saturday evening, Raphel said. Three horses were fed Sunday morning, and the remainder were fed later that day."

The stable owner did not post a warning on the silo to tell all employees and boarders not to use the grain - that is pure negligence on the part of the stable owner.

We post feed charts to protect our horses and notices of any chemicals used around the ranch and we a a small operation. Why could a large stable not be careful?????

The full article can be read at:

We need to be very careful when we post information not to damage a company or put the equine world into a panic.

This was the result of a careless stable not of the Purinamills products.

Claire M. Schapiro
CAMEO Enterprises Inc.
82 S. Mountain View Road
Chino Valley AZ 86323
928-636-9098

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#1277

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:41 pm
Subject: Fwd: update on horse deaths

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http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

sorry for the cross posting but this is very important information for all horse owners!

mickiebon

~ks~ <kscrazy03@...> wrote:

To: Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion@yahoogroups.com
From: ~ks~ <kscrazy03@...>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:46:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion] Fwd: update on horse deaths

Not at all mickie...... My pleasure...
mickiebon <mickiebon@...> wrote:

WOW! good info from ya Belinda! do you mind if i forward this onto the other groups i belong to that have been having discussions on this topic?

mickiebon

~ks~ <kscrazy03@...> wrote:

WHAT A interesting article. I can conclude.. that the grain was treated with phostoxin. a tablet that All grain elevators use to treat grain stored in thier Binds. (HAS BEEN A COOP EMPLOYEE FOR ABOUT 9 YEARS) But... Phostoxin was the chemical used to kill the jews way back in our early history. To use this chemical your suppose to have a chemical applicators card issued by the goverment. IF they would of read the User sheet on this... chemical they would of NOT fed the horses the next day. IT would of set for two weeks.. before feeding. and OF course I will say my horsie prayers for all them horses.. Belinda

mickiebon <mickiebon@...> wrote:

1g.

Re: Feed Warning,more info.

Posted by: "Anne Maehle" annemaehle2001@... annemaehle2001

Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:55 am (PST)

Here is the last info from today........

http://www.theeagle.com/stories/071906/local_20060719004.php

Take Care
Anne M

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

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#1276

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 6:42 pm
Subject: OT: The Harley is up for sale on Ebay along with a few other things!

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200004865887&sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ALCA%3AUS%3A31

sorry for the cross posting. if you would like for me not to post things like this or cross post on your group please let me know. we are trying to sell some things to get some more lots and shelters put up at our boarding ranch.

the Harley is now up for sale on ebay, here is the link to it:

i will be posting a few other things for sale up on ebay as soon as i can through out this week. here is the link to look at everything i have for sale:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

so pass this email along to anybody who you might think is looking for a few things or for a Harley.

thanks,

mickiebon

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

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#1275

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Wed Jul 5, 2006 6:54 pm
Subject: Update on: Our pony Digger is for sale / now not for sale

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i thought i would let everybody know that we have decided to keep our pony Digger and give him one last try. our daughter loves him very much and we have decided to go ahead with 30 days training that our trainer and friend Wendy will be providing. we hope that this next 30 days will do the trick so that our daughter can keep her pony. i want to thank everybody who inquired about Digger. if by some strange chance this 30 days does not work and we have to put him up for sale, i will let you all know.

thanks again,

mickiebon

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

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#1274

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Wed Jun 28, 2006 6:50 pm
Subject: Pony for sale in Elwood, IN.

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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Buffalo_Bison/

Pony For Sale $500.00 OBO

Name: Digger

Breed: Welch Cob/Hackney mix

Height: 13.2 hands

Weight: 680 lbs.

10 year old gelding with great conformation for a pony (looks like a miniaturized quarter horse). No big fat pony belly, nice muscle, great neck, beautiful mane and tale.

Color: Dark Bay/sooty/Brown (black mane and tale and hard to see black points) small white snip on the muscle and forehead, small white band around right rear hoof.

6 year old daughter has rode him around 8 to 10 times in the last 6 months of ownership and he did great with her, no problems at all. He walked, trotted, stopped, and backed just fine. A few other children have rode him a few times and had no problems at all. He has speed if asked for, great natural role-back and turns, would be great for barrels, polls, or possibly a good prospect to be trained for child to learn to rope or rein. We suspect he might have been trained at some point in front of a cart, but not for sure, high steps in his trot nicely. He rides in semi quarter horse bars and a tom-thumb.

The only problems we have had with him are; he has always been a hard catch and he does not like the bigger kids and grownups riding (anything over 100 lbs is what we have found he does not like).

Wolf teeth were taken out before Christmas, sheath cleaned, and shots done. Will be do for next deworming on July 1^st 2006 and next Farrier trim around July 1^st 2006 also. Will be do for teeth floating in the fall or next spring. Easy keep on body weight, eats three 6 oz cups of 10% sweet feed and three 6 oz cups of rolled oats in the morning, with 2 flakes of hay in the morning, afternoon and evening (in dry lot for the past 6 months, would need to be weaned back onto grass).

Pictures are available by request or you can see them at my groups under the folder named �A+ Digger for sale� in the photos section:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion/

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch/

Michelle Gordon

R&M Equine Boarding Ranch

Elwood, IN. 46036

317-828-4507 or

mickiebon@...

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

Check out what I have up for sale on Ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

#1273

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:50 pm
Subject: what mickiebon still has for sale/tack and equipment

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http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion/

This is the tack and equipment I have left after the auction. I have reduced the prices. Pictures of all are in the photos section of the group under �A+ tack & equipment for sale mickiebon� folder. If you would like to purchase any of it please let me know by Friday July 2^nd 2006 because what does not sell now will be put up on ebay auction on Monday July 3^rd 2006. These prices do not include shipping. Please email me with your town name and zip code so that I may look up shipping rates for you with UPS.

Thanks,

Mickiebon

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Buffalo_Bison/

I, sometimes, also have other stuff up for sale on ebay auctions.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

Only have 2 of the 3 saddle blankets left (used only to cover saddles in tack room, never used on a horse under the saddle)(retails for at least $15.00 each) my price is $8.00 each (

SOLD Tan, White & Red or Red, White & Blue or Red, White & Black)

Medium leather breast collar (used but still in very good condition) $30.00

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

Check out what I have up for sale on Ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

#1272

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:10 pm
Subject: Practice is cancelled

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I'm sure we got too much rain to have practice at the field today (Saturday 6/17/2006). There is more rain scheduled for the rest of the weekend. If it's not raining Sunday morning, we will be riding at my house starting at 8:00 am if anyone wants to join us.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827

#1271

From: mickiebon <mickiebon@...>
Date: Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:02 am
Subject: tack and equipment for sale

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http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Equine_Tack_Horse_Pony_and_Discussion/

Sorry for the �cross posting� but I need to get this stuff moved out of my barn. This is the tack and equipment I have for sale right now. Pictures of all are in the photos section of my groups under �A+ tack & equipment for sale mickiebon� folder. If you would like to purchase any of it please let me know by Friday June 16^th 2006 because what does not sell now will be taken to the Strawtown auction on Saturday June 17^th 2006. These prices do not include shipping. Please email me with your town name and zip code so that I may look up shipping rates for you with UPS.

Thanks,

Mickiebon

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch/

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Buffalo_Bison/

I also have other stuff up for sale on ebay with only about 8 hours left to go on the auctions.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

3 saddle blankets (used only to cover saddles in tack room, never used on a horse under the saddle)(retails for at least $15.00 each) my price is $10.00 each

Black, gray and red barrel saddle pad (used only once)(retails for $30.00) my price is $15.00

SOLD $25.00

Medium leather bridle w/tom thumb bit, split reins and leather curb/chin strap (used but in very good condition) $20.00

4 quart metal feed scoop (used but in good condition) $2.00

Burgandy rear saddle bag (NEW, never used but R&M marked)(retails for $20.00) my price is $10.00

Red tail bag (NEW, never used but R&M marked)(retails for $2.00) my price is $1.00

Leather over the horn saddle bag (NEW)(retails for $30.00) my price is $15.00

Troxel capriole black ridding helmet size large (NEW)(retails for $50.00) my price is $25.00

4 pint feeding bottle w/one small and three large nipples (used but in good condition, all nipples but one are NEW) $2.00 for all

Childrens black spurs and straps (only used one time for last years Halloween costume for my daughter)(retails for $25.00) my price is $12.00

Pony size curb bit (NEW)(retails for $10.00 or more) my price is $2.00

500 pcs. Smart groom rubber bands (NEW)(retails for $1.00) my price is $.50

Bot block (NEW)(retails for almost $5.00) my price is $1.00

Lariat (Used only a hand full of times but never in competition so still in very good condition) $10.00

2 Black and orange 3/8 inch x 20 foot heavy load multi-purpose rope twisted poly-pro (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $12.00 retail) my price is $6.00 for both

White 3/8 inch x 50 foot heavy load multi-purpose braided nylon rope (NEW)(retails for $8.00) my price is $4.00

Blue average size halter (used) $2.00

7 two sided bolt snaps and 4 swivel medium size snaps (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $10.00 or more) my price is $5.00 for all

2 touch-1 collapsible wall saddle racks (NEW)(retails for $15.00 each) my price is $10.00 each

3 national stall/gate latches (NEW)(retails for $15.00 each) my price is $10.00 each

3 four inch metal bucket hooks (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $6.00 for all retail) my price is $3.00 for all

4 (3 NEW, 1 used just needs replacement card) large stall card holders (retails for $20.00 or more if you were to purchase them together) my price is $10.00 for all

3 small stall card holders (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $10.00 or more retail) my price is $5.00 for all

2 (1 black 1 red) stall salt block wire holders (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $6.00 retail) my price is $3.00 for both

3 fortiflex metal bucket holder wall brackets (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $15.00 or more retail) my price is $10.00 for all

6 foot sticky back Velcro (NEW)(retails for $1.00) my price is $.25

3 red fortiflex corner wall mount plastic stall feed tubs (NEW)(retails for $15.00 each) my price is $10.00 each

3 red fortiflex 5 gal. Over the fence water/feed buckets/tubs (NEW)(retails for $15.00 each) my price is $10.00 each

Mens blue medium tool shop pro-series Velcro wrist gloves (used but in good condition) $1.00

Black leather chin/curb strap (NEW)(retails for $4.00) my price is $2.00

Dark brown leather chin/curb strap (used but still in very good condition) $2.00

Set of medium leather split reins (used but still in very good condition) $10.00

Medium leather breast collar (used but still in very good condition) $35.00

1 brown nylon off billet (used but in good condition) $1.00

1 can of World Champion Pepi coat conditioner spray 11.6 oz. (NEW)(retails for $3.00) my price is $1.00

Large wood tack box with top slider tray 32 inches Long x 19 inches Deep x 18 inches High (customer pick-up only) colors are dark green and burgundy (used but still in very good condition, no rotting, no paint chipping, no holes, etc�) $25.00

Black and blue rope girth/cinch 32� (NEW)(retails for $25.00) my price is $15.00

Black rope girth/cinch 28� (used but in good condition) $10.00

Black girth/cinch 30� (used but still in very good condition) $10.00

Australian saddle girth/cinch 36� (used but in good condition) $15.00

4 solid brass 1 �� rings (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $4.00 retail) my price is $1.00 for all

2 solid bronze 1� x 3 �� swivel bolt snaps (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $4.00 retail) my price is $1.00 for all

2 solid bronze �� x 3� swivel bolt snaps (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $4.00 retail) my price is $1.00 for all

3 solid bronze 1 �� x 5� swivel bolt snaps (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $6.00 retail) my price is $2.00 for all

2 solid brass 7/16� x �� rope clamps (NEW)(if purchased together you would pay $4.00 retail) my price is $1.00 for all

4 brake-a-way halters (used, a little dirty and leather crowns all broke and/or missing so you would need to purchase new ones) all average size 1 dark blue, 1 red w/cheek snap, 1 green w/cheek snap, 1 blue and black checkered w/cheek snap $5.00 for all

R & M Equine Boarding Ranch Elwood, IN. 46036

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/R_and_M_Equine_Boarding_Ranch

Check out what I have up for sale on Ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZmickiebon

#1270

From: "Paul Johnson" <pjpxmcd@...>
Date: Thu May 25, 2006 2:32 pm
Subject: Practice this weekend

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In light of Kyle's graduation party I'm cancelling practice this Saturday. Next week we should be back to regular practices, but starting at 7:00 pm on Saturdays.

Paul Johnson

Cell phone 512-698-6827