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 I was sad to read this week that Col. Chuck Ross passed away over Christmas. I didn't know Col. Ross personally, but I certainly knew who he was. Or, I thought I did. When I read his obit, I was surprised at just how involved he was in Tryon's horse scene and how instrumental he was in shaping the horse community that you and I enjoy today. Chuck, as he was known, served as the master and huntsman of the Ft. Leavenworth Hunt, president of the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club, field master of the Greenville County Hounds, chairman of the Block House Steeplechase, and technical delegate for the US Combined Training Association. His contributions will be felt for many years to come.Some really good news came from the Foothills Humane Society this week. As it turns out, all their many programs to reduce the numbers of homeless pets are paying off with enviable dividends for our animals. They announced a 98.7% live release rate for 2010, which is probably the best in the country. Those are some braggin' rights there, folks.
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This Week
January 10 - 16, 201111 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting @ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville 6:30 eat, 7:30 meet Contact: info@pisgahtrailblazers.com
15 SE Children's Home Benefit Hunter Pace
Contact: Leslie Scott 864-877-9392
15 Speed Series Cancer Benefit @ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC Contact: Christi Poole 864-230-0652
15 Harmon Hopefuls @ Harmon Field Contact: Noreen Cothran 864-457-3557
15-16 Greenville Foothills Pony Club mtg. @ Gallagher Farm, Columbus Contact: chculbertson@earthlink.net
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Winter Lecture Series Announces New Date, New Price
After listening to many of your requests to moving the first "Winter Series of Lectures at Lunch", to benefit the continuing educational equine study program of the "BRSEA" hosted by "Chateau du Cheval" to Feb. 2011, and perhaps cutting the cost, due to the stress of the holiday spending, WE HEARD YOU ! New date and New price!
Lecture: "How can you improve your horse, Physically, Emotionally and Intellectually."
Date: Feb. 19, 2011 Closing date: Feb. 15, 2011 Time: 11:00am to (apx) 2:00pm. Fee: $30 adult - $10 for "Pony Club" (lunch included) Send check to: "BRSEA" P.O. Box 322 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Location: "Chateau du Cheval" in their beautiful, climate controled "Lecture Hall". Directions: Google Maps: 966 E. Frontage Rd. Campobello, SC 29322
More info call Lydia Junger 828-894-5545 or
828-817-0732
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Farewell, Col. Ross
 1924 - 2010
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A Hug From the Master
Local young rider Kayleigh Spicer had the opportunity to ride with George Morris this week in Wellington. She has been blogging (because that's what youngsters do) about the experience at imanoriginal.wordpress.com |
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Foothills Humane Society Celebrates Hallmark Year
The Foothills Humane Society has plenty to celebrate with the closing of 2010. Our Humane Society announced a 98.7% live release rate, (which means adoption, return to owners, sent to rescues or still living at the shelter) of otherwise doomed animals. It took the dedication of a superb staff, 200 active volunteers, 6,000 volunteer hours, a $400,000 budget, generous vets, and creative programs like Po Kitties, the Chicken Soup Fund, Lennie's Kids, foster families,a crackerjack Animal Control officer ....and a supportive community. That's you. We can't say it officially yet, but these numbers are more than likely the best in the country.Celebrate your commitment to No More Homeless Pets by sending TWITHC a picture of you and your shelter adopted pet. Let the world know you are part of the solution. (Remember the saying? You're either part of the solution or....you're part of the problem).Its a tall order, but let's keep the momentum going. Become a member of FHS by sending in a donation (any amount). Want to see more about how the FHS reached a 98.7% success rate? Click here.
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First Baby of the Year...
 The first foal of the year at the Clay family's Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Kentucky, was born at 7:20 p.m. EST on New Year's Day. The foal is a strong, healthy filly by Sky Mesa out of the winning Menifee mare Coded Princess. Both mother and foal are owned by Green Hills Farm. January 1 is the official birthday of all Thoroughbreds in the Northern Hemisphere, regardless of their actual date of birth.
Photo credit: Three Chimneys Farm
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Jennifer Hicks Named to TRHC Staff
Laura Weicker, Executive Director of Tryon Riding and Hunt Club announced Friday that Jennifer Hicks has been selected to fill the position of Assistant Director following the retirement of Mitzi Lindsey. "Jennifer has a degree in marketing and experience with managing horse shows. She will make a great addition to the organization," says Weicker.
Jennifer is the wife of Tryon Hounds huntsman, Jordan Hicks.
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Champion Saddlebred Euthanized at KHP
 Editor's Note: Since this first ran last week, we've learned that Harrison Shiflet's sister-in-law Jill Sando-Shiflet rode the great Gypsy Supreme to several World Championships, "Great", because....Gypsy gave 100% effort everyday and enjoyed the show competitions as much as his riders did. He deserves the title.
The Kentucky Horse Park announced the death of nine-time World's Champion CH Gypsy Supreme, an American Saddlebred show horse who lived in the park's Hall of Champions since 2001.
He was humanely euthanized on the morning of Wednesday, December 22, surrounded by people
who loved him, after a long battle with laminitis as a result of Cushings disease.
John Nicholson, Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Park, said, "Gypsy was an outstanding representative of his breed in our Hall of Champions, but beyond that, he was a cherished member of our park family. The Saddlebred world has lost a great show horse, his fans have lost a legend, and our park has lost a fine friend."
He was one of the most photographed horses at the Kentucky Horse Park, because his stall was near the walkway to the Hall of Champions, and he spent a large part of each day with his head out of the window, welcoming visitors as they arrived.
CH Gypsy Supreme has been buried at the Hall of Champions in a place of honor near other Saddlebreds CH Imperator, CH Skywatch, and CH Wild-Eyed and Wicked.
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Twin Oaks Veterinary Introduces New Diagnostic Equipment
Twin Oaks Vetinary offers horse owners new advances in diagnostics with the new FLIR Thermography Camera. Dr. Sean Eastman will offer Saddle Fittings using State-of-the-Art Infrared Technology to determine if your current saddle is pinching your horse's back.
 
The images above are of a 12 yr old QH Mare who was showing dry spots under the saddle after a work-out. The image on the Left is of her back before the work-out. Notice a pretty uniform heat signature over the entire back. The image on the Right is of the same horse after a 15 minute work-out. Notice over the withers the blue/green spots on both sides of the withers, more so on the Left side of the withers. The blue spots indicate no blood flow, hence the sweat glands cannot function, hence, the horse is not comfortable. For a state of the art saddle fitting on your horse, please call the Twin Oaks office at 864-895-8091 to schedule your appointment today.
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You Know You Live in a Horse Town...
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Stillwater Farm Speed Series Cancer BenefitJan 15 Jan 29 Feb 10Starts 11am
Exhibitions at 9 amBarrels Poles Arena Races Powder Puff BarrelsPee-wee, Wrangler, Youth,
Senior DivisionsStillwater Farm, LLC5075 Jordan Rd, Greer, SCContact Chrisit Poole 864-230-0652 |
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On the Horizon
January 2011
18 RVPC Unmounted Mtg Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 19 RVPC Mounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 19-21 Robert Zandvoort Clinic @ SunCatcher Farm, Green Creek Contact: Trayce Doubek 864-325-5684 23 Biltmore Hunter Pace Contact: Elizabeth Bush 828-225-1454 29 Speed Series Cancer Benefit @ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC Contact: Christi Poole 864-230-0652 February
4 RVPC Unmounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 5 FRC XC Schooling @ FENCE Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924 3 FENCE Hunter Pace Contact: FENCE 828-859-9021 5 SC Horsemen's Council 2011 Expo @SC Equine Park, Camden Contact: Terry Boger 864-430-7109 schorsecouncil@charter.net
8 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting @ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville 6:30 eat, 7:30 meet Contact: info@pisgahtrailblazers.com
10 Speed Series Cancer Benefit @ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC Contact: Christi Poole 864-230-0652 10 RVPC Mounted Mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
11-13 Harmon Classics@Harmon Field Contact: Lewis Pack 828-894-2721 19 Harmon Hopefuls @ Harmon Field Contact: Noreen Cothran 864-457-3557 19 BRSEA Lecture at Lunch Series @ Chateau de Cheval, Landrum Contact: Lydia Junger 828-817-0732 20 Greenville Foothills Pony Club Hunter Pace Contact: Carolyn Culbertson 864-895-1126 20 RVPC Mounted Mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
24 RVPC Unmounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 26-27 Paul Belasic Clinic @ Blue Moon Farm Contact: Sophie@montana.net
See the Extended Calendar
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About Tryon Horse Country
Thanks for supporting This Week in Tryon Horse Country. This project is co-sponsored by Polk County Economic Development. Forward us on to your friends. Send us your upcoming events, notices, clinics, etc.
Tryon Horse Country
P.O. Box 95
Tryon, North Carolina 28782
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For Tryon Foothills area information, maps and events,
Visit the Foothills
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For Everyone That Has A Dream...
There's a Horse Waiting for You
Harrison Shiflet Stable
American Saddlebreds
Training Lessons Sales
Indoor / Outdoor Arenas
Private/Group Lessons
828-245-0600 336-953-2053
Email
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Green River Builders
Quality & Value
Brights Creek Approved
www.greenriverbuilders.net
828-287-0066
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Think Perfect & Great Location
Ultimate Horse Property
4 Bedrooms / 3 Baths
18 ac. w/ 2Barns
$849K
ReMax Advantage Realty
Bonnie Lingerfelt
www.TryonProperties.com
828-817-0166
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Humane Society of
the Foothills
828-863-4444
Be a Part of the Solution
Volunteer Orientation Day
Sat. January 15th at 2:00. Polk County Library in the Community Room.
Anyone is welcome
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Superb Boarding at
Long Shadows Farm
 12 x 12 Matted Stalls
Automatic Waters in Stalls
Pasture and Paddock
Owners on Site
Arena & Round Pen
Full Board $450
864-809-3431
500 Blackwell Rd
Campobello
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Your Hay NowBeautiful 1st & 2nd cutting timothy mix hay from upstate NY available.50 pound +/- bales @ $8.50/bale.
300+ at $8/bale. Tractor trailer loads of 700+/- at $260/ton. Delivery available with fee based on load and locationPlease call:828-289-4230 |
Horse Blanket Cleaning
Horse Blanket Repair
Custom Sweing Projects
Retrofit and Design Horsewear
Shuana Williams / Owner
864-895-6367
equidress@aol.com
www.Equidress.com
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Boarding, Training, Lessons Rehab Services.
Excellent trainer/instructor available.
12X12 matted stalls,
20X40 dressage ring,
Large all-weather jump ring, Indoor w/ Excellent Lighting, XC Jump Field and Trails.
Experienced, Reliable, Knowledgeable Care.
Located 1 mile off Hwy 74
Large Facility Amenities with Small Facility Care.
WEBSITE
EMAIL
Deana Gilliam 828-429-0688.
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Tim Dover, Farrier
Graduate of South Dakota Farrier Program
10 YR Prof Experience
Hot Corrective and Therapeutic Shoeing
www.carolinafarrier.com
info@carolinafarrier.com
Carolina Equine Services
PO Box 1127
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864-246-6646
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Who Is It?
Kim Allen was 8 years old and living in Travelers Rest S.C. when this picture was taken on her first pony Candy.
"I got my first pony when I was 6 yrs old. Its looks like I gave her a bad hair cut. I loved my pony so much -she was a trusted friend for many years until I out grew her. On my 13th Birthday my parents bought me a wonderful quarter Horse that I kept until I married in 1982. I have a 16 yr daughter that shares the love of horse's also. We purchased her a horse about 4 years ago. Then Christmas a year ago I could no longer just watch her I had to have a horse of my own again. so after 27 years of not having horse's in my life I now own a wonderful 4 yr old quarter horse Cayenne. I thought at the age of 50 I might be to old to start riding again but it was just like riding a bike. I have even got up the nerve to start jumping. And to top it off I found my riding teacher (Sherry Traynham) after 45 years and she is still teaching lessons and owns the Cross Country Farms in Laurens where we board our horses. She is still taking children to shows at FENCE. I may not move like I used to but my heart and mind run with the wind."
You Go, Girl!
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