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Some stories are too good to pass up.
I found one this week. The Senior Horse Project (photographing senior horses) has brought some great photos across my desk. Some of these horses I have known for a while. One really knocked me over - a photo of a tiny woman surrounded by two gigantic old Belgians. And their story, which accompanied the photos, told the tale of two Belgian mates who had been Amish plow horses, that found themselves at the New Holland Auction in Pennsylvania one bid away from the killer's truck. As fate would have it, a retired lady from Polk County decided that wasn't going to happen. With the help of Christine Hajek of Gentle Giants Rescue, she steadily bid and bid again, against the meat man and won. Given the option of just taking one of the pair, she chose (at double the cost) to keep the old guys together. I was so touched by this story (again, remember Sucker is written on my forehead for all time) I called Peggy Pollack and asked to visit her old guys, Pete and Mickey. After several months of love and care, they are steadily putting on weight; feet and teeth are improving. Their coats are starting to shine again. Watching these three together, Peggy, Mickey and Pete, and you realize how wonderful things happen. Just like with Snowman, there are lots of heart-warming rescue stories, but I believe this is an especially good one.
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This Week
Nov 17 - 24, 2014
18 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
at Binions, Hendersonville, NC
6pm eat,7pm meet
Contact:Michael@atyourserviceair.com
19 FRC Annual Membership Meeting
@ Landrum Depot, Landrum, SC
Contact: Margo Savage redgate@windstream.net
20 Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Annual Mtg.
Contact: office@trhc1925.org
21-23 Ilse Schwarz Dressage Clinic
at Renovatio Farm, Mill Spring
and at Kemper Penney Farm, Green Crk
Contact: Trayce Dierks 864-325-5684
23 Hunter Pace: SC Upstate Equine Council
Contact: www.wchpace.org
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Farewell, Matt
Matt Lambert
1989 - 2014
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 Christmas at Eden Farms
Sunday December 14th from 2pm to 5pm
Come create Christmas memories with friends and family, while supporting Happy Hooves! For only $6 per person, our annual Christmas Fundraiser will include "Reindeer" Horse and Pony rides, a live Nativity Scene, arts and crafts to make, hot cocoa and cookies, time to visit with Santa, and plenty of photo opportunities.
There will also be delicious baked goods and lunch on sale as well as a horsey themed gift shop. All proceeds will go directly to Happy Hooves Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Contact them at:
4700 Dacusville Highway, Marietta, SC 864-898-0043
edenfarmssc@aol.com WEBSITE
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Holiday Happenings
at Brights Creek Equestrian
Saturday November 22 -
Meet and Greet 2-4pm at the Equestrian Center.
Come out and meet the new staff at Bright's Creek Equestrian Center. Griffin Graham the Barn Manager and Alicia Sama the Senior Trainer welcome you to a festive gathering in the barn with light appetizers and a cash wine bar. As a special bonus the Equestrian Center is featuring a local photographer, Michael Drumgool and some of his work will be displayed throughout the barn. To make your reservations please call Alicia Sama at (828)606-8070.
Friday November 28
Thanksgiving Weekend at the Barn
10:00 Groom and decorate a horse. Learn grooming tools and how to safely groom a horse while decorating it for holiday pictures. Parents can use this time to get a picture for Christmas cards or updating their Facebook status of fun times at Bright's Creek barn.
2:00 A fun demo from local Pony Club riders and Bright's Creek lesson students on what they are learning. Walk, Trot, Ground poles, jumping and dressage.
Saturday November 29
Thanksgiving Weekend at the Barn
Trail rides will be offered for groups of 2 to 6 riders at the price of $45 for non members and $35 for members. Reservations will be accepted for one hour trail rides. Also we will be offering pony trail rides (30 min). $35 for non members and $30 for members. The Equestrian Center will also be offering from 4:00 till 6:00 a "Decorate the Tree" activity for $8.00 a person. This event will including making homemade Christmas ornaments, watching a Christmas Movie and light snacks.
Please call to book your ride times and to coordinate the $25 deposit.
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Pony Clubber Awarded Advanced Certification
Greenville Foothills Pony Club is proud to announce another member achieving national level certification. Kaitlyn Bardos has recently completed her C-3 certification. Pictured is Kaitlyn and her horse Arion, who she has brought along herself. Congratulations Kaitlyn.
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Senior Horse Project
Meet Mickey, Pete and Peggy
Photo credit: Vince Verrecchio
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Randi Thompson Featured Speaker at Equine Affiaire
Randi Thompson area equestrian, was a featured speaker at the Certified Horsemanship Assn. International Conference (they train and certify riding instructors) in Lexington, KY, this past month. Next, she is scheduled to speak at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts where she will be sharing topics on teaching techniques, protecting your horse business with risk management and social media marketing for horse business owners.
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Harry and Snowman
The Documentary
 Docutainment Films premiers the HARRY & SNOWMAN movie trailer, along with an opportunity to receive a collectors edition DVD of Harry & Snowman, autographed by Harry de Leyer, and a chance to win an expense-paid trip for two to the U.S. premier in 2015. The 85-minute film is near completion and has been submitted to major 2015 international film festivals, including Sundance, Berlin, Rotterdam and SXSW. Tryon Theatre is on the list of movie venues for 2015.
Snowman (1949-1974) was a former plow horse, purchased on his way to the "meat market," who became a champion in show jumping in the United States during the 1950s.
Snowman originally was used for farm work and in 1956 was headed for the slaughterhouse at eight years of age. On that day, Harry de Leyer, a Long Island, New York riding instructor, attended a Pennsylvania horse auction looking for school horses. He arrived late, and the only remaining horses were the "rejects," loaded into trucks bound for the dog food and glue slaughter house. De Leyer made eye contact with a large gray horse that he purchased for $80. He first used Snowman as a lesson horse for children. De Leyer recognized talent in the horse after he sold him to a neighbor and the horse jumped high fences to return "home." De Leyer then began training Snowman as a show jumper.
The horse began winning prestigious classes only two years after he was bought off the slaughter truck and his career lasted five years. He willingly jumped over other horses, and his calm disposition made him a favorite: he once won a leadline class and an open jumper championship on the same day.
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Finally in Print
Sgt. Reckless, America's War Horse has just been published and it will make a wonderful addition to your library or better yet, a great gift for any animal lover. Think holiday giving.
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Local Dressage Enthusiasts Take Home Honors at USDF Regional Championships
Susan Faulkner Evans and Darrien were in the ribbons at USDF Regional Championships in Williamston, NC.
Susan Faulkner Evans of Greer, SC placed 3rd place in the AA Intermediate 1 Championship with Darrien, and in the Second Level AA Championships earned an 8th on Mission Point. Lisa Brown of Travelers Rest rode Janet Stone's Delovely in the Open 1st Level Championships and came in 4th place. Hoken Thorn of Campobello, SC competed in the Open Intermediate 1 Championships and placed 5th in on Gabrielle and 8th riding Uniek.
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The Era of Fire-Fighting Horses
This week someone sent a video of fire-fighting horses and the amazing way they could be hitched and out the Fire House door in 30 seconds. We forget some time how adaptable horses are and their history in urban settings. Enjoy the video (watch how the gray horse can't wait to get going) and read the accompanying short history.
There will be a quiz.
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On the Horizon
3 Equestrian Trail Coalition of WNC
Rutherfordton, NC
Contact: dr.b@rutherfordlargeanimal.com
6 GFPC's 5th Annual Christmas Gymkhana
@ Riverbend Equestrian Ctr, Greenville, SC
Contact: Ken Just
greenvillefoothillspc@gmail.com
12-14 Ilse Schwarz Dressage Clinic
at Renovatio Farm, Mill Spring
and at Kemper Penney Farm, Green Crk
Contact: Trayce Doubek Direks
864-325-5684
16 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
@ Calvert's Restaurant, Columbus
6pm eat,7pm meet
Contact: Michael@atyourserviceair.com
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Beautiful 2nd cutting, tim/orchard/alfalfa
(10 - 25% ) $ 14.50 / bale
First cutting timothy arriving Tue $ 13. 75 / bale
We are facing another season of hay shortage. Please plan accordingly.
NC Hwy 9 South across from Pierce Plaza
828-289-4230
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 Providing the Carolinas & Virginia with professional equine appraisals by a certified appraiser
with international experience in the horse industry.
Donations
Insurance policies & claims
Expert witness testimony
Divorce/estate settlements
Equine injuries & deaths
Tax audits & inquiries
Fraud Bank collateral
Contract disputes
Litigation & Consultation
630-715-1766
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For Rent
Mill Spring Log Home
Beautifully appointed log home on 5 acre farm available for short term rentals. Perfect for vacation or horse show lodging. 6 miles to Tryon International Equestrian Ctr. 3BR/ 2.5 BA, Sleeps 8. Book now for Christmas or reserve
for next show season.
Contact 561-707-0979
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Keep Calm and send your blankets to EquiDress to be cleaned and repaired before the temperature drops. We're expecting a colder than usual winter so don't wait til the last minute.
EquiDress.
864-979-9334
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West German Shepherds
Training--Stud-- Puppies
German Imports
Trained Adults
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Got Guests?
Guests for the holidays?
Need an idea for entertaining? Consider a
Horse Country Tour. Make your reservations now.
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All types of equestrian properties.
Exquisite Equestrian Properties
in Tryon Horse Country
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Up Top
"Sporthorse "
Artist: Charles Harpt
Tryon artist Charles Harpt is considered by many to be a consummate equine artist. His long career has captured horses in all disciplines. This painting is currently available through the Green River Gallery in downtown Tryon.
Featured art is used by permission of the artist.
All art is protected by copyright laws.
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