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> Maureen Cleveland and Fran Gersin were interviewed in a July 14, 2008 Pensacola News Journal article on the increase in mosquito-
borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis in northwest Florida. The article reported that "as of June 30, there are four times as many cases of EEE
reported in Florida compared with the same time period during the two previous years, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services reports...Bill Sirmans, public information officer for the Santa Rosa County Health Department, said state statistics show that Santa
Rosa has reported 11 cases of EEE in birds and one in a horse this year, five of which have shown up since May. Escambia has reported
two cases of EEE, both in chickens in June." (added 07/14)
> NBC Universal will be airing 3,600 hours of coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, including the equestrian events, which will be
taking place in Hong Kong. .A lot of this is probably going to be mixed in with other event coverage. (added 07/13)
Date: Program—Time (EST) on Channel
Aug. 15: 3-Day: Dressage—2:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on CNBC
Aug. 16: 3-Day: Dressage (live)—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 17: 3-Day: Cross- Country—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 18: 3-Day: Stadium Team Gold Medal Final—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 18: 3-Day: Individual Gold Medal Final—12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 20: Dressage—5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 21: Dressage Team Gold Medal Final—4:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 22: Show Jumping—4:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 23: Dressage—5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 24: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final 1st Round—7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on USA Network
Aug. 24: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final Round—5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 25: Dressage Individual Gold Medal Final (live)—7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on USA Network
Aug. 27: Show Jumping Individual Gold Medal Final 1st Round—12:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on NBC
Aug. 27: Show Jumping Individual Gold Medal Final Round—7:00 a.m.-12:00p. m. on BRAVO
> Proceeds from the Dixie Gulf AHA Open Horse Show went to the renovation of the Camp Timpoochee 4-H
equestrian facilities. The photo shows DGAHA Treasurer Bev Ross presenting the check for $800 to Jennifer Heady,
Okaloosa County 4-H Coordinator. (added 07/06)
> From Jackson, MS, congratulations to the following!
Appaloosa Youth World Show:
* 7th Youth Most Colorful at Halter: Prestigous Page, ApHC gelding shown by Rachel Trebesh, Navarre, FL
Appaloosa National Open & Non-Pro Show:
Open Team Penning:
* 1st - Doc Square, owned & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
* 2nd - Double Cuttincowgirl, owned & shown by Les Ammons, Foley, AL
* 3rd - Playboy Ala Brownie, owned & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
* 4th - Freckled Playboy, owned & shown by Les Ammons, Foley, AL
* 5th - Gunners Mindy, owned by Theresa McCants, Robertsdale, AL & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
(added 06/30)
> Sharon 's Barnyard & Beyond is now Laura's Pet & Horse Supply! Visit them on John Sims Pkwy in Niceville, FL. (added 06/23)
> Congratulations to the following local competitors at the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show in Ft. Worth, Texas:
World Champion in Senior Heading: Royal Black Bandit, Jeffery Ackerman owner, Mary Esther, FL
World Champion in Amateur Heading: Royal Black Bandit, J. Ackerman owner, Exhibitor W. Ackerman, Mary Esther, FL
3rd Place in Amateur Steer Stopping: Royal Black Bandit, J. Ackerman owner, Exhibitor W. Ackerman, Mary Esther, FL
Junior Barrels: See Spot Go, Exhibitor: R. Dubose, Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL , 5th out of 9 entries
Novice Amateur Barrels: Leo Hot Fudge, Exhibitor/Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL , 7th out of 21 entries
Amateur Barrels: Leo Hot Fudge, Exhibitor/Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL, 10th out of 37 entries (added 06/23)
> The Blackwater Boogie Endurance Ride is looking for volunteers for the September 19-20, 2008 competition in Milton, FL. No
experience is necessary. It's fun, you get to see a lot of beautiful athletic horses and world-class competitors (we have had several
competitors in the past two years attend the Boogie that have competed internationally), PLUS you get free meals the day(s) you work,
snack & beverages, AND a ride t-shirt! If you are interested in the sport, it's a great way to learn more about Endurance Riding. Contact
Christina at ckschiro@yahoo.com or 850-206-3237.
> Introducing HORSE OWNERSHIP 101: A One Day Short Course for 1-6 people, scheduled upon request. Once a month, SRC Horse
Assistance Council members will schedule free educational courses designed to the personal needs of the horse owners or prospective
horse owners looking for specific educational help to improve their equine health care and management program or to assist in setting up
a program geared especially for their needs. Using our "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" theory, this is one more way we can reach out to our
horse community. Contact: Maureen@SRCHorseAssistance.org or call 994-8532. (added 05/23)
> Dry Creek Western Outfitters at 6450 HWY 29 N. in Molino, FL is having a "going out of business sale". They are closing their doors July
2nd. Make sure you stop by and say good-bye to Bonnie. We'll miss her!
> Dr. Sara Clark has joined the Northwest Florida Animal Clinic in Pace, FL. Dr. Clark is also certified by the International Veterinary
Chiropractic Association to perform animal chiropractic work!
borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis in northwest Florida. The article reported that "as of June 30, there are four times as many cases of EEE
reported in Florida compared with the same time period during the two previous years, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services reports...Bill Sirmans, public information officer for the Santa Rosa County Health Department, said state statistics show that Santa
Rosa has reported 11 cases of EEE in birds and one in a horse this year, five of which have shown up since May. Escambia has reported
two cases of EEE, both in chickens in June." (added 07/14)
> NBC Universal will be airing 3,600 hours of coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, including the equestrian events, which will be
taking place in Hong Kong. .A lot of this is probably going to be mixed in with other event coverage. (added 07/13)
Date: Program—Time (EST) on Channel
Aug. 15: 3-Day: Dressage—2:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on CNBC
Aug. 16: 3-Day: Dressage (live)—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 17: 3-Day: Cross- Country—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 18: 3-Day: Stadium Team Gold Medal Final—5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 18: 3-Day: Individual Gold Medal Final—12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 20: Dressage—5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 21: Dressage Team Gold Medal Final—4:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 22: Show Jumping—4:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 23: Dressage—5:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 24: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final 1st Round—7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on USA Network
Aug. 24: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final Round—5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on BRAVO
Aug. 25: Dressage Individual Gold Medal Final (live)—7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on USA Network
Aug. 27: Show Jumping Individual Gold Medal Final 1st Round—12:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on NBC
Aug. 27: Show Jumping Individual Gold Medal Final Round—7:00 a.m.-12:00p. m. on BRAVO
> Proceeds from the Dixie Gulf AHA Open Horse Show went to the renovation of the Camp Timpoochee 4-H
equestrian facilities. The photo shows DGAHA Treasurer Bev Ross presenting the check for $800 to Jennifer Heady,
Okaloosa County 4-H Coordinator. (added 07/06)
> From Jackson, MS, congratulations to the following!
Appaloosa Youth World Show:
* 7th Youth Most Colorful at Halter: Prestigous Page, ApHC gelding shown by Rachel Trebesh, Navarre, FL
Appaloosa National Open & Non-Pro Show:
Open Team Penning:
* 1st - Doc Square, owned & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
* 2nd - Double Cuttincowgirl, owned & shown by Les Ammons, Foley, AL
* 3rd - Playboy Ala Brownie, owned & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
* 4th - Freckled Playboy, owned & shown by Les Ammons, Foley, AL
* 5th - Gunners Mindy, owned by Theresa McCants, Robertsdale, AL & shown by Steve Foley, Robertsdale, AL
(added 06/30)
> Sharon 's Barnyard & Beyond is now Laura's Pet & Horse Supply! Visit them on John Sims Pkwy in Niceville, FL. (added 06/23)
> Congratulations to the following local competitors at the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show in Ft. Worth, Texas:
World Champion in Senior Heading: Royal Black Bandit, Jeffery Ackerman owner, Mary Esther, FL
World Champion in Amateur Heading: Royal Black Bandit, J. Ackerman owner, Exhibitor W. Ackerman, Mary Esther, FL
3rd Place in Amateur Steer Stopping: Royal Black Bandit, J. Ackerman owner, Exhibitor W. Ackerman, Mary Esther, FL
Junior Barrels: See Spot Go, Exhibitor: R. Dubose, Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL , 5th out of 9 entries
Novice Amateur Barrels: Leo Hot Fudge, Exhibitor/Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL , 7th out of 21 entries
Amateur Barrels: Leo Hot Fudge, Exhibitor/Owner: Katrina Parker, Pace, FL, 10th out of 37 entries (added 06/23)
> The Blackwater Boogie Endurance Ride is looking for volunteers for the September 19-20, 2008 competition in Milton, FL. No
experience is necessary. It's fun, you get to see a lot of beautiful athletic horses and world-class competitors (we have had several
competitors in the past two years attend the Boogie that have competed internationally), PLUS you get free meals the day(s) you work,
snack & beverages, AND a ride t-shirt! If you are interested in the sport, it's a great way to learn more about Endurance Riding. Contact
Christina at ckschiro@yahoo.com or 850-206-3237.
> Introducing HORSE OWNERSHIP 101: A One Day Short Course for 1-6 people, scheduled upon request. Once a month, SRC Horse
Assistance Council members will schedule free educational courses designed to the personal needs of the horse owners or prospective
horse owners looking for specific educational help to improve their equine health care and management program or to assist in setting up
a program geared especially for their needs. Using our "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" theory, this is one more way we can reach out to our
horse community. Contact: Maureen@SRCHorseAssistance.org or call 994-8532. (added 05/23)
> Dry Creek Western Outfitters at 6450 HWY 29 N. in Molino, FL is having a "going out of business sale". They are closing their doors July
2nd. Make sure you stop by and say good-bye to Bonnie. We'll miss her!
> Dr. Sara Clark has joined the Northwest Florida Animal Clinic in Pace, FL. Dr. Clark is also certified by the International Veterinary
Chiropractic Association to perform animal chiropractic work!
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Tributes to our Beloved Equines
CAMEO SIENNA STAR “Sienna”: 04/29/1984-04/05/2007
MR. MAGOO
CAMEO SIENNA STAR “Sienna”: 04/29/1984-04/05/2007
MR. MAGOO
| It's Hot! Sienna wants ice cream,too! Photo @ Dove Bogan, Photos by Dove |
Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Why Horse Owners Need to Be Prepared
From Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their
size and their transportation needs. It is imperative that you are prepared to move your horses to a safe area.
During an emergency, the time you have to evacuate your horses will be limited. With an effective emergency plan,
you may have enough time to move your horses to safety. If you are unprepared or wait until the last minute to
evacuate, you could be told by emergency management officials that you must leave your horses behind. Once you
leave your property, you have no way of knowing how long you will be kept out of the area. If left behind, your horses
could be unattended for days without care, food, or water.
Horse Evacuation Tips
Make arrangements in advance to have your horse trailered in case of an emergency. If you do not have your own
trailer or do not have enough trailer space for all of your horses, be sure you have several people on standby to help
evacuate your horses.
Know where you can take your horses in an emergency evacuation. Make arrangements with a friend or another
horse owner to stable your horses if needed. Contact your local animal care and control agency, agricultural
extension agent, or local emergency management authorities for information about shelters in your area.
Inform friends and neighbors of your evacuation plans. Post detailed instructions in several places—including the
barn office or tack room, the horse trailer, and barn entrances—to ensure they are accessible to emergency workers
in case you are not able to evacuate your horses yourself.
Place your horses' Coggins tests, veterinary papers, identification photographs, and vital information—such as
medical history, allergies, and emergency telephone numbers (veterinarian, family members, etc.)—in a watertight
envelope. Store the envelope with your other important papers in a safe place that can be quickly reached.
Keep halters ready for your horses. Each halter should include the following information: the horse's name, your
name, your telephone number, and another emergency telephone number where someone can be reached.
Prepare a basic first aid kit that is portable and easily accessible.
Be sure to have on hand a supply of water, hay, feed, and medications for several days for each horse you are
evacuating.
It is important that your horses are comfortable being loaded onto a trailer. If your horses are unaccustomed to
being loaded onto a trailer, practice the procedure so they become used to it.
There may be times when taking your horses with you is impossible during an emergency. So you must consider
different types of disasters and whether your horses would be better off in a barn or loose in a field. Your local
humane organization, agricultural extension agent, or local emergency management agency may be able to provide
you with information about your community's disaster response plans.
Why Horse Owners Need to Be Prepared
From Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their
size and their transportation needs. It is imperative that you are prepared to move your horses to a safe area.
During an emergency, the time you have to evacuate your horses will be limited. With an effective emergency plan,
you may have enough time to move your horses to safety. If you are unprepared or wait until the last minute to
evacuate, you could be told by emergency management officials that you must leave your horses behind. Once you
leave your property, you have no way of knowing how long you will be kept out of the area. If left behind, your horses
could be unattended for days without care, food, or water.
Horse Evacuation Tips
Make arrangements in advance to have your horse trailered in case of an emergency. If you do not have your own
trailer or do not have enough trailer space for all of your horses, be sure you have several people on standby to help
evacuate your horses.
Know where you can take your horses in an emergency evacuation. Make arrangements with a friend or another
horse owner to stable your horses if needed. Contact your local animal care and control agency, agricultural
extension agent, or local emergency management authorities for information about shelters in your area.
Inform friends and neighbors of your evacuation plans. Post detailed instructions in several places—including the
barn office or tack room, the horse trailer, and barn entrances—to ensure they are accessible to emergency workers
in case you are not able to evacuate your horses yourself.
Place your horses' Coggins tests, veterinary papers, identification photographs, and vital information—such as
medical history, allergies, and emergency telephone numbers (veterinarian, family members, etc.)—in a watertight
envelope. Store the envelope with your other important papers in a safe place that can be quickly reached.
Keep halters ready for your horses. Each halter should include the following information: the horse's name, your
name, your telephone number, and another emergency telephone number where someone can be reached.
Prepare a basic first aid kit that is portable and easily accessible.
Be sure to have on hand a supply of water, hay, feed, and medications for several days for each horse you are
evacuating.
It is important that your horses are comfortable being loaded onto a trailer. If your horses are unaccustomed to
being loaded onto a trailer, practice the procedure so they become used to it.
There may be times when taking your horses with you is impossible during an emergency. So you must consider
different types of disasters and whether your horses would be better off in a barn or loose in a field. Your local
humane organization, agricultural extension agent, or local emergency management agency may be able to provide
you with information about your community's disaster response plans.
Where Can I Evacuate My Horse During a
Hurricane?
Visit the Sunshine State Horse Council's Hurricane
and Fire Emergency Equine Evacuation Information
WEBSITE
Hurricane?
Visit the Sunshine State Horse Council's Hurricane
and Fire Emergency Equine Evacuation Information
WEBSITE
