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RESPIRATORY HEALTH A HOT TOPIC FOR HORSE OWNERS ........................ 6
EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS Created and Published by Lucky Ink Media, Nola Johnson, Publisher Jessica Segal, Publisher
DONNA CHEEK, BLAZING A TRAIL................................................................. 8
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lucy Walker Grace Gina Woods
WANT TO LEARN HORSEBACK ARCHERY? .................................................12
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Dawn Rodden Please feel free to contact us with any comments or suggestions
EQUINE LASER THERAPY ............................................................................14
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njohnson@equineandcaninenews.com Jessica Segal Phone: (805) 451-1684
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EQUINE AND CANINE NEWS This wonderful photo of SR Crown Deluxe & Chopper was taken at their home, The Sherman Ranch in Pleasanton, CA Purebred Arabian Colt - SR Crown Deluxe (VJ Royal Heir x Turn My Way) was born on March 6, 2017 and Chopper is an 8 year old Labrador. This photo was taken by our friend, Kelly Kenneally and you can see more of work at www. kellykenneallyphotography.com
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RESPIRATORY HEALTH A HOT TOPIC FOR HORSE OWNERS Written by Kim F. Miller
Conditions on the Equine Asthma Spectrum have been a focal point well before COVID and outside of the fires and their long-lingering smoke. With an estimated 80-plus percent of active sport horses affected by some level of respiratory challenge, veterinarians have been focusing on helping horses breathe easier and maintain maximum oxygen capacity for many years.
Phoebe Smith, DVM, DACVIM, Riviera Equine Internal Medicine & Consulting in Santa Ynez Valley. “Your commitment to your horses’ health and happiness has never been more evident,” wrote Phoebe Smith, DVM, DACVIM, in her closing Facebook post of 2020. The owner of Riviera Equine Internal Medicine & Consulting in the Santa Ynez Valley has always been supportive of and enthused about horse owner education. Seeing her clients deep dive into equine health topics they’d long been curious about was a gratifying positive to an otherwise unsettling year.
The trend manifested in owners asking questions specific to their own horse’s health and performance and to broader equine health subjects. She sensed that clients were using the unusual free time to tackle information overload and seek out useful answers. “People really wanted to know what is the right thing to do.” Dr. Smith describes her clientele as inquisitive to begin with. With competition and travel crossed off the calendar for much of the year, “They had time to really think about things. To ask questions and to listen to the answers.” She surmises that those who kept their horses at home or were able to see their boarded horse regularly gained new perspective simply from spending more time with them. Equestrians of all ages were all ears in 2020. Dr. Smith spoke to a small group
of riders at Trinity Eventing in her Santa Ynez home base. She partnered with Oregon veterinarian Mark Revenaugh in a Facebook Live talk about dealing with smoke inhalation and she explained the complexities of insulin resistance to a worldwide audience on a For The Love Of The Horse webinar.
Respiratory Health A Hot Topic Because California was hard hit by both COVID and wildfires, respiratory health was a hot topic for much of the year. As an internal medicine specialist and one whose practice includes many high-level equine athletes, it’s one of Dr. Smith’s areas of expertise. “I think there is a growing awareness of airway disease as a factor in their performance. At that level, even a small problem can make a difference.” She utilizes a cutting-edge dynamic respiratory endoscope, which enables
live imaging of what’s happening in the horse’s upper airway while at work. An important complement to other tools, it detects conformational or functional abnormalities. Exercise testing, ultrasound and cellular analysis of the lower airways are used to detect inflammation that constricts inhalation and exhalation. Standard endoscopes are used while the horse stands or works on the treadmill. Dr. Smith’s model can be carried on the saddle, sending images of a horse’s respiratory tract while at competition levels of exertion on a conditioning gallop, for example. That information is more revealing and relevant, often unveiling symptoms that don’t occur when the horse is at rest or low exertion. Conditions on the Equine Asthma Spectrum have been a focal point well before COVID and outside of the fires and their long-lingering smoke. With an estimated 80-plus percent of active sport horses affected by some level of respiratory challenge, veterinarians have been focusing on helping horses breathe easier and maintain maximum oxygen capacity for many years.
The West’s Unique Challenges
2016 Olympic eventers Lauren Billys & Castle Larchfield Purdy with Dr. Smith’s dynamic endoscope on board for a conditioning gallop a few years ago. 6
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Asia Vedder and Isi didn’t let a mild case of IAD interfere with their reserve champion finish at Galway Downs International last fall.
Dr. Smith has a particular interest in equine asthma in the West. While it’s the subject of extensive research, “There is a paucity of research on equine asthma in arid climates.” Her own observations make her that unusual horseman who welcomes rain. “I definitely see a downturn in respiratory issues when our rain hits,” she explains. When possible, she uses those rare stretches to give horses with more serious asthma
Haygain High Temperature Hay Steaming eliminates 99% of the respirable irritants found even in hay of good nutrient quality. cases a break from their medications, typically corticosteroids that reduce inflammation in the airways. “In dry years or sequences of years, I see more
inflammatory airway disease affecting performance horses. We typically don’t have as many molds as are found east of the Rockies, but we just have a lot of particulates flying around.” Minimizing respirable particles in the horse’s environment is an effective step in protecting respiratory health and treating milder cases of Inflammatory Airway Disease. Common sense practices include low dust hay and bedding and not using blowers in the barn aisle when horses are inside. Keeping horses outdoors when the air quality permits is good, too. During California’s increasingly long fire seasons, air quality doesn’t always permit outdoor horse keeping and the barn becomes a better option. Much of Dr. Smith’s 2020 summer was spent educating horse owners on how Air Quality Index numbers pertain to best practices for managing horses who can’t escape the smoke.
Danger: Dust! Large swaths of California were
loaded with “inhalable particulates” during, and sometimes for weeks after, this summer’s fires. Smaller than 5 microns in size, these particles evade the airway’s natural defense mechanisms and get into the gaseous exchange region of the lungs. They irritate and inflame the lining of respiratory system, constricting the airways and impeding oxygen transfer to the bloodstream. Not good. Smoke is not their only source: hay is an ever-present source of particulates, making it a double-edge sword when it comes to horse health. A forage heavy diet is the best bet for most horses from a digestion and nutrition standpoint, yet hay is one of the biggest sources of inhalable dust. “Dust” is that cloud of particles that arise from a shaken flake of hay. It can include mold, fungi, mites, bacteria and other allergens. For that reason, Dr. Smith recommends Haygain HighTemperature Hay Steamers when horses have or are at risk for Inflammatory
Airway Disease. It’s effective as a preventative measure, too. The Haygain steaming process eliminates up to 99% of the particles commonly found even in hay of good nutritional quality. Olympian Lauren Billys and top amateur eventer Asia Vedder are among the Dr. Smith clients who credit steamed hay with helping manage their horses’ mild cases of IAD. Lauren’s horse, Castle Larchfield Purdy, is qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and Asia’s horse, Isi, was USEF’s Reserve National CCI3*-L Champion at the Galway Downs International last fall. Because of their horses’ conditions, Lauren and Asia are ahead of the game in understanding the role respiratory function plays in their horses’ health and performance. The fact that more owners have joined their knowledgeable ranks during lockdown is one of very few 2020 realities that Dr. Smith hopes will continue far into the future. Kim@Haygain.com www.Haygain.us
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DONNA CHEEK, BLAZING A TRAIL
Donna Cheek is more than a rider, she is a trailblazer! In 1981, Donna Cheek made history by b ecoming the first black equestrian to make the US Equestrian Team and left a mark that is larger than life!
Donna was the youngest of 5 children and was the only daughter. Growing up, Donna Cheek was a horse-obsessed girl that had a passion for horses that came out of nowhere. She spent a lot of time collecting horse models when she could.
At the age of 7, her parents made the decision to support her passion for horses and she began taking riding lessons. This was just the beginning! Donna would go on to compete in top-level horse shows all across California, Arizona, and Nevada within 4 years! To ride at such a high level that young takes a significant level of determination, perseverance, and spirit! Donna’s father, Donald Cheek, told her during one of their conversations, “You can’t take a day off because that might be the day when your competitor is really digging in.” Not only did his words inspire her, but they continue to inspire others. His words prove to still be relevant even today for many equestrians!
Born in 1963, this Pennsylvania native had to navigate a world that is starkly different from what it is like now. With the United States in the throes of the Vietnam war, while also dealing with the civil rights movement on its home front, 1963 proved to be a difficult but pivotal year. Some notable events during 1963 includes Martin Luther King Jr’s famous speech “I Have a Dream”, the assassination of JFK, the second wave of the womens’ rights movement, and the Civil Rights Act that was first introduced to Congress.
At the age of 6, Donna Cheek’s family of 7 moved to California where she has resided ever since. Interestingly enough, her family’s move to California was in the year 1969, which is within the Second Great Migration time period. The Second Great Migration was a period from 1940-1970, where over 5 million Black Americans moved from the south to the north or out west, in a search to find a better way of living. California was a popular state of choice and saw a significant population increase.
But even the greats are not without their struggles, Donna Cheek definitely had her share of challenges. Finding a horse that is able to compete at such a high level was one of them. Because of the high dollar expense of top-level horses, Donna had to go with cheaper horses which meant she had to train them so that they could compete against those with upper level horses. Referring to the differences in their horses, Donna explained “With me, I’ve got a Volkswagon against [their] Ferrari...I’ve got to gain some skills
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Donna Cheek is more than a rider, she is a trailblazer! In 1981, Donna Cheek made history by becoming the first black equestrian to make the US Equestrian Team and left a mark that is larger than life!
A strong backbone, a will to succeed, and determination are just a few characteristics that legends are made of and Donna Cheek is a person worthy of such an honor! With an equestrian career that spans over 45 years, Donna Cheek is considered the Jackie Robinson of the Equestrian world and is a black female equestrian that many equestrians look up to!
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so my Volkswagon can compete with their Ferrari.” Donna also had to deal with racism and knows what it is like to be treated differently because of the color of her skin. But she didn’t let that get her down and she says, “I’ve always been the only black person out there...There’s a sprinkling now, I see here and there” (referring to present times). “Back then, it was me, myself, and I.” Given the title “horsey teen with high hopes” Donna Cheek kicked her horse career into high gear! It was in 1981 that she became the first Black equestrian to make it on the US Equestrian Team. Then in 1982, she won 4th place at the World Show Jumping Championships in Mexico City, which made her the first black equestrian ever to ride for
the United States internationally in the history of Show Jumping. In 1984, she starred in her own film, “One More Hurdle, The Donna Cheek Story” which aired on NBC. The film received the NAACP Image Award and the Bronze Halo Award. And in 1985, Donna Cheek also starred in the “Profiles in Pride” commercial also by NBC. Aside from horses, Donna has had other business ventures. In 2001, she started the Equine Consign, a horse consignment and training center in Paso Robles, Ca. In 2010, she launched EquinePro Newsletter, a marketing system designed specifically for the equine industry. She also was a contributing producer for the KCBX show “Issues and Ideas.” Donna is currently in pre-production for an animal centric show for television.
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WANT TO LEARN HORSEBACK ARCHERY? Many riders have found themselves
incorporating horseback archery into their
Written by Gracie Allee Ledoux As a rider, you’ve chosen a sport where you alone can’t control what happens. Instead, you put your life into the hands of a creature with its own personality and motivations. But is there anything more rewarding than getting to the point where you and your horse know each other’s moves so well that you don’t even need to hold onto the reins?
deepen their horse-rider partnership. Others have been intrigued by the history or the Martial Arts aspects of the sport. Some come from a traditional archery background and are looking for ways to add to the challenge. Whatever your reasons, horseback archery is a discipline that gives back by teaching discipline, focus, athleticism and horsemanship.
Imagine the exhilaration of connecting so deeply with a horse that together, you can take on an exciting new challenge. Enter mounted archery – new to you, though it’s been around for a few thousand years. So why is it suddenly one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the United States? Anyone who tries it will enthusiastically answer that question.
While there are several different forms of horseback archery – from a 90-meter straight sports track with barriers to an open cross-country course in which the rider decides which path to take – all are scored in competition based on both target scores and timing. At A Company Mounted Archery, all courses are taught with a focus on safety for both horse and rider, proper form and respect for the sport. Of course, there’s never a shortage of fun as well!
Imagine yourself galloping your horse with a traditional bow in hand. You see a target approaching, load an arrow and draw back for the perfect angle. You shoot! The arrow hits the target with a satisfying THWACK! You continue galloping and prepare for your next target, using only your body language to direct your horse. Many riders have found themselves incorporating horseback archery into their day-to-day riding practice to
day-to-day riding practice to deepen their horse-rider partnership. Others have been intrigued by the history or the Martial Arts aspects of the sport. Some come from a traditional archery background and are looking for ways to add to the challenge. Whatever your reasons, horseback archery is a discipline that gives back by teaching discipline, focus, athleticism, and horsemanship.
A Company Mounted Archery was started in May 2009 by national champion coach Trey Schlichting and renowned head instructor Gracie Allee Ledoux. Originally located in New Braunfels, Texas, the team now owns a vast training center in the hills of beautiful Mora, New Mexico. A Company offers clinics and lessons at the New Mexico facility, and also
Trey Schlichting been opend A Company in 2009 travels to stables around the country to teach single or multi-day clinics. A Company provides beginner equipment and safe horses and can also sell and set up equipment for those interested in continuing in the sport.
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Gracie Allee LeDoux, been doing HBA 4 years and head instructors of A Company
For more information or to train with A Company, contact: Trey Schlichting: 210-860-5353 Gracie Allee Ledoux: 575-781-1316 Or visit A Company Mounted Archery on Facebook
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EQUINE LASER THERAPY Written by Denise Leeper therapeutic laser applications allow these equine athletes to recover faster and therefore train more efficiently. The ability to use laser therapy to prevent injuries is often overlooked. How important would it be to establish blood flow and elasticity within the tissues of the suspensory ligament in an equine athlete predisposed to stress in this area before a competitive event? Deeppenetrating laser therapy accomplishes this therapeutic goal. When we work in the ring, we are working endurance, skills and muscle memory. The laser works in the same way on the muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints and cells. By keeping inflammation & scar tissue at bay, the body can stay healthy. Weekly treatments alternate between the poll, neck, back. S-I With the 2021 show season just around the corner, I wanted to check in and go over my Class IV Therapeutic laser (PBMT) benefits. There are four broad areas where photobiomodulation (PBMT) is of great benefit to the equine athlete. These are: 1. To accelerate the rehabilitation and healing of many common lameness disorders. 2. To maintain the peak performance within any equine athletic discipline. 3. To prevent the occurrence or recurrence of athletic injuries. 4. As an essential component of stem cell and PRP treatment protocols. One of the most important aspects of equine sports medicine is the maintenance of these athletes at their highest level of performance. Deeptissue laser therapy is an invaluable tool for this endeavor. All athletes have to endure the rigors of training. This training results in pain and soreness. Weekly maintenance 14
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and haunches and then all the joints, fetlocks, hocks, stifles & suspensories. For muscle work, the horses get a massage at the same time - two treatments in one.
maintenance treatments. The usual rate is $150.00 for a 60 minute treatment. For horses on weekly maintenance treatments, I will be charging $125.00. A savings of $25.00!
Working the different groups muscles one week & joints the alternate week, we cover the entire horse every 2 weeks. We always laser the spur areas to prohibit desensitization. And of course, we can add any areas of concern as they arise., i.e. spur marks, summer sores, cuts & abrasions, etc.
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The ability to use laser therapy to prevent injuries is often overlooked. How important would it be to establish blood flow and elasticity within the tissues of the suspensory ligament in an equine athlete predisposed to stress in this area before a competitive event? Deep-penetrating laser therapy accomplishes this therapeutic goal.
Today's owners & trainers want to do everything possible to keep their horses at their peak of health regardless of their discipline or endeavor. Pre-performance enhancement through laser therapy allows a quicker recovery post-workout through a relief of pain and inflammation than any other modality. Non-invasive, painless and sedation free, laser therapy also has been proven to prevent athletic injuries. An equine athlete that is more flexible, in less pain and relaxed can use the body more freely and will compete at a higher level and not be as prone to injuries. Also, laser therapy can bring horses back from injuries at an accelerated rate. Superior treatments, faster recoveries from injuries and performance enhancement are all possible with regular maintenance laser therapy. 10 Difficult-To-Treat Conditions That Responds Well to Laser Therapy 1. Digital Flexor Tendon Injuries 2. Back Pain 3. Head Shaking 4. Stifle Injuries 5. Strained Muscles 6. Summer Sores 7. Spur Marks 8. TMJ 9. Soft Tissue Injuries 10. Splints
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Of course, you love your pets, but let’s face it: Whether you’re hosting guests or trying to sell your home, the last thing you want visitors to remember is an odor. Luckily there are a number of ways to eliminate odors and let your home’s penalty shine.
Refreshing walls Paint is one of the most dramatic and cost-effective ways to give your home’s interior a new look, and now it can also give your home a new fresh scent. Dutch Boy’s Refresh paint feathers order-eliminating technology from Arm & Hammer. It reduces odors, keeping your home smelling as good as
it looks. Proven to reduce household smells, a coat of Refresh print will prevent bad odors from lingering for months. By trapping and neutralizing odor molecules, this paint doesn’t cover up unappealing smells, but actually reduces them. And Refresh paint is available in Dutch Boy’s broad range of colors, so you can reduce unpleasant smells without compromising your decorating taste.
Clean and Steam Even if your pet isn’t allowed on the furniture, your home furnishing fabrics are holding onto unpleasant scents. Though you may vacuum regularly, animal hair and dander are trapped in the fibers of your cushions, curtains, sofa and other décor. Using a steam cleaner is the best way to eliminate bad smells in upholstered furniture and other that cannot be laundered. Hire a professional service to treat the common
areas in your home, or purchase a steam cleaner specifically designed for pet hair removal. Deep-clean common area fabrics several times each year, and to help maintain a fresh smell day to day use an odor-neutralizing fabric spray regularly.
Hit the Floor The biggest source of your home’s objectionable smell could be right under your feet. As anyone who has house-trained a pet knows, they don’t always get it right, and sometimes those accidents go unnoticed and cause stains to inevitably set in. To remove odors of any age, scrub bare floors with white vinegar and water or an odorneutralizing shampoo. You can also hire a professional to clean the carpets and provide extra deodorizing treatments. If stains or smells remain, you’ll likely need to replace the carpet and padding. If this is the case, be sure to scrub the floor
beneath before laying new carpet down. After the carpet has been thoroughly cleaned or replaced, regularly use carpet deodorizer formulated for pet odors when vacuuming.
Scented Accessories Tie a ribbon on your odor-free home with strategically placed candles and air fresheners. Choose classic scents that complement your décor, and use a variety throughout the home to avoid an overpowering result. Many candles and fresheners offer odor-neutralizing technology as well as pleasant scents, ensuring unfavorable smells are not only covered up but eliminated. Jars of potpourri or scented crystals add touches of personality to any room or décor as well. No matter what types or the number of pets that share your home, these tips will help keep it smelling fresh all year round.
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OPERATIONS BLANKETS OF LOVE Written by Eileen Solomon
They help to save the lives of 12,000 homeless animals every year! They believe that no animal should be abused, neglected, or abandoned, in fear, pain, and hunger, but to live a life filled with love and compassion. Every animal’s life is precious.
Unique Ways of Saving Homeless Animals Every Day Operation Blankets of Love (OBOL) Founder and Executive Director is Eileen Smulson. OBOL was created in 2008 and became a national awardwinning animal welfare and emergency relief nonprofit and cover the state of California. Their mission is to improve the health of homeless animals and increase their chances for survival and adoption into loving new homes. They help to save the lives of 12,000 homeless animals every year! They believe that no animal should be abused, neglected, or abandoned, in fear, pain, and hunger, but to live a life filled with love and compassion. Every animal’s life is precious. The demand for their services increases every year and all their services and programs are free. In 2003 Eileen adopted her first pet Ginger, a 4-month mutt found on a desert highway. Several years later she saw dogs shivering in a new local shelter. Most people don’t know that shelters have no budget for comfort items and bedding is not mandatory. Ginger was her inspiration to make sure no homeless animal suffered. Operation Blankets of Love was born. She now has 40 drop off locations in several counties 20
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for the community to donate pet food and other items. Eileen says, “We Rescue the Rescuers and act like the Red Cross for animal welfare organizations in need.” She kept creating new services and expanded the geographic area. It became so busy her husband Brad became the Co-Founder and the Director of Operations. Many rescuers come from two hours or more each way. Each rescue group receives new and gently used supplies valued at $500 to $1,000 that include food, treats, medical food, blankets, pet beds, toys, collars, leashes, harnesses, craters, carriers, litter, grooming and medical items and other critical supplies.
Brad filling up rescuer car with donations without our donations, they would be unable to continue their work. When OBOL visits shelters, we deliver several hundred blankets and towels at a time. They donate to rural areas where shelters run out of food. “OBOL has become an important part of our success. Our animals are more
comfortable and feel better, making them more adoptable. No longer do our geriatric animals have to lie on cold concrete. Our puppies and kittens have blankets to snuggle and lay in, and our sick and injured animals have blankets and towels to help soothe them to recovery. They love the toys that keep them from boredom!” - Shelter Director
Since 2008, OBOL has donated at NO COST lifesaving supplies to 760 animal rescues, 99 animal shelters, 246 foster caretakers, 14,634 pets of the homeless, 100’s of struggling seniors, disabled, families and veterans with pets and 14,462 students receiving humane education. When COVID started, OBOL has been risking their own safety to continue bringing food and other supplies for animal organizations in need. The most needed item was food and donated hundreds of pounds of food each time, saving rescues the funds they need for their vet bills. Many of them tell us that,
A Grateful Foster Caretake “My heartfelt thanks to OBOL for providing blankets, towels, dog food, clothes and toys.”
are loading supplies to support shelters during and after the fires”.
Brad giving items for special needs pets
Eileen before COVID at Homeless Connect Day
OBOL has a special program for pets of the homeless, low-income seniors, homebound people, disabled and families with pets. We donate food and other critical items for their companions; so they will stay out of shelters with high euthanasia rates.
The Need Never Stops...Neither Do We
During natural disasters OBOL is on call. Covid-19 Pandemic has only expanded the need for our emergency
services. They donate pet food, crates, blankets, and other lifesaving supplies for displaced pet owners, rescue groups, shelters, pets of the homeless, and faithbased pet food pantries all across the country. “Given the catastrophic firestorms in NoCal, OBOL has generously driven from SoCal with necessities. We are in dire need to care for the hundreds of animals that have come to our shelters for safety and care. The team at OBOL
-Yolo County Animal Services OBOL helps veterans and homeless veterans with pets. OBOL is a service provider for many Southern California Veterans Affairs hospitals and residential facilities. We provide food and other vital supplies so pets may remain with their veterans. This saves lives by keeping beloved pets out of shelters. OBOL have one of the few humane education programs in the Greater Los Angeles Area and most surrounding counties. Eileen has made presentations to over 10,000 kids ranging from pre-school to high school. OBOL also gives out bilingual coloring workbooks written by Eileen that teach pet care and responsibility. The students then host a collection drive for pet supplies. OBOL has an animal relocation project to help save shelter animals from “death row”. We supply crates, food, and other critical pet supplies to
rescue groups who place homeless pets in loving homes throughout the U.S. and Canada. For their Mexico Operation OBOL donates every month food and other critical supplies to rescue groups and to spay/neuter clinics that are saving 100’s of street dogs and cats. They are treated at the vet and then adopted in the US. into forever homes. Due to the cancellations of major fundraising events for almost a year OBOL has taken a substantial monetary hit, and we desperately need your financial support. Your donations will ensure that we will have the funds to keep homeless dogs and cats well fed, comforted, safe, and happy, which makes them more adoptable. For more information or to make a financial donation go to our website OBOL.info. Or call our office 818-402-6586. Email: obol@obol.info Our mailing address is: OPERATION BLANKETS OF LOVE 16911 San Fernando Mission Blvd. #187, Granada Hills, CA 91344
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FOALING – WHAT CAN GO WRONG?
You bred your mare almost a year ago, and have been waiting patiently. You have given her all her pre-foaling vaccinations, adjusted her diet, and prepared a warm, well bedded stall. Everything is just right, what can possibly go wrong? Well, most likely nothing. Mares foal uneventfully about 90% of the time, but when things go wrong, they go wrong quickly. So you need to prepare for that remote circumstance when things go awry. To understand when a foaling is in trouble, you must first understand what defines a normal foaling (also called parturition). There are three stages to parturition. They are as follows: Stage 1 – This is the early stage of labor and frequently includes episodes of pawing, laying down, looking at her flanks, sweating and general agitation. She is trying to position the foal into the birth canal during this phase and it lasts about 1-4 hours. Stage one ends with the mare breaking her water as the foal enters the birth canal.
Stage 2 – This is “active labor”, starting when the water breaks and the foal is being delivered. First to appear at the vulva will be the translucent “whitegrey” amniotic membrane, under which will be the foal, coming front feet first followed closely by the head. This stage should last 10-20 minutes with steady progress made once the foal’s feet first appear. Stage 3 – Expulsion of the fetal membrane (the placenta). The placenta should be passed within 3 hours. Normally, the foal’s front hooves are delivered first with one slightly in front of the other. There is a “rubbery” protective coating covering each hoof. The nose and head should be present once the front legs are out to around the knees. The entire foal should be delivered within 10 minutes of the legs and head appearing. During labor there should be signs of progression every 10 minutes or less. Stage one often takes hours before stage two begins (water breaking), but
once the second stage of labor begins, you should expect steady progress (i.e. amnion 4 feet 4 eg 4 head 4 delivery) every 10 minutes with the final delivery in about 15-20 minutes. If this progress is not being made, you should immediately call your veterinarian. Your vet would rather a phone call early then a dire situation later. The veterinarian should be called if any of the following occur: • The mare has a history of dystocia (difficult foaling) • The mare has been sick throughout her pregnancy • If, after 20 minutes of the amnion appearing, the foal has not been delivered, and/or the mare appears to be having difficulty • If it is not possible to see two front feet and muzzle at the vulva. This may indicate a positioning problem.
• Halter and lead rope • Soap and disinfectant • Clean bucket • Towels
• Nose/muzzle appears without the feet
• Twitch • Umbilical cord dip- chlorhexidine or iodine
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• Tail wrap
• Any type of mare prolapse (uterus, placenta, etc)
Basic Foaling Kit • Name and phone number of local veterinary surgeon on call
• Only one foot is present or no muzzle/head is present
• If a bright red membrane appears instead of the white translucent amniotic membrane. Special note- this is the infamous “RED BAG” and is a true emergency as the foal’s oxygen supply is in jeopardy. You must open the red, velvety bag and deliver the foal immediately. Go online, check out photos, YouTube videos and be prepared for this rarity because you won’t have time to rehearse if it occurs at labor.
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• If placenta is retained longer than 3 hours Most foaling is quick and easy but the mare owner or foaling attendant needs to be aware of the potential problems and be prepared to act, whether it’s but a phone call to the vet or quickly removing a distressed foal. Be ready by knowing what a normal foaling looks like and what to do when it is not normal.
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WORKING DOGS – AFTER THEIR SERVICE – MISSION K9 RESCUE Written by Bob Bryant
Retired Working Dogs can be adopted by the general public now. Many families welcome these seasoned soldiers into their homes. Some say that adopting a retired dog is one of the most satisfying decisions they made no matter the amount of time they may have with an older pet.
You see them at airports, malls, public buildings, and outdoors. Working dogs assisting the public with a variety of tasks that they perform with talent and drive. Some find explosive, drugs and help catch criminals. Others help the blind or detect oncoming seizures. Working dogs are used worldwide by military, law enforcement, fire departments, customs, and many private entities.
hinders their ability to work. Many of the breeds used like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois a predisposed to have hip issues that can slow them down earlier than a Labrador Retriever that does not see the activity of level the higher drive working dogs do. Some healthy dogs can work to age 13 yet the normal “retirement” age is around 9.5 years.
A working dog will remain in service for many years. The driver toward retirement of these highly trained K9’s is predominantly injury related that
There is no 401K, Medical, or a Golden Parachute for a retired working dog. In the past, many dogs were euthanized at the end of their service. Now, the public
recognizes these dogs for the heroes they are and their retirement options have increased.
homes are the end result of hours spend to help transition working dogs to being a “pet” yet still a “partner”.
Many times, the working dog’s human handler will adopt them, yet at times this is can be problematic. There may be a young child that could have a safety risk with a high drive K9 and as a result many handlers are left with a dilemma in that not just anyone is qualified to care for these dogs.
Since 2013, Mission K9 Rescue has brought over 1000 working dogs home from around the word and reunited over 500 with their former handlers.
Organizations like MissionK9Rescue exist to provide a well deserved retirement for these dogs that have given their all in service to people everywhere. Rehabilitation and loving
Mental enrichment and stimulation keep a retired working dog young in mind. Owners take the time needed to keep their pup’s skills sharp, regardless of retirement status. Health is the first consideration in the level of activity that is best for any retired K9. Older dogs can’t run as hard or as fast, and often can injure themselves when trying to do so. Retired Working Dogs can be adopted by the general public now. Many families welcome these seasoned soldiers into their homes. Some say that adopting a retired dog is one of the most satisfying decisions they made no matter the amount of time they may have with an older pet. Mission K9 Rescue has won numerous awards along the way; most notably from the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. We’ve been humbled that others have chosen to honor our work and service, and we feel that these accolades are in part due to our transparency both financially and at our facility in Houston, Tx. We invite people to scrutinize us, and to visit our facility to see how well these dogs are living during their transition into civilian life. Our facility is exceptionally clean, and the dogs enjoy the comforts of air-conditioned kennels in the summer and heated in the winter. During the day, the dogs get to enjoy being outside, and each dog has a 30x30 yard in which
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cleaning, enrichment for the dogs, transportation, management, finance, or social outreach. Everyone has a job to do, and they are all equally important to the growth and success of Mission K9 Rescue. When you choose to support Mission K9 Rescue, know that 91% of your donation goes directly to the work! You can donate directly by visiting https://missionk9rescue.org Give a salute to the Working Dog! The dogs that work for a rubber Kong toy, treats, and pats on the head. Perhaps a bit of peanut butter too! They never enlisted and so many give their all in the performance of their job. We owe it to them to be worthy of their sacrifice. to run and play. Everything that we do is for the dogs, and we feel that when people visit our facility it shows. Since our inception, we have grown to a team of 18 people, who each bring special skills to the organization and
have a love for these amazing hero dogs, and it is their skills and that love that makes Mission K9 Rescue and our facility a success. None of this would be possible without the hard and unpaid work put in at first,
however, that hard work still continues even with paid team members, yet we are extremely focused and each of our team members is tuned in on their particular niche in the organization, whether it’s ranch operations, kennel
Mission K9 Rescue Bob Bryant, Co Founder and CTO (713) 589-9362 – Org (818) 281-7918 - Direct bob@missionk9rescue.org https://missionk9rescue.org
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EQUINE EVENT CALENDAR Please note that the following events were posted as of March 20, 2021 but may be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Please confirm each event before you attend. April 8-11
April 16-28
Spring International COVID-19 Protocols & Noncompetitor Release Submission Twin Rivers Ranch Contact: (805) 235-0412
Buck Brannaman Clinic Santa Ynez Equestrian CenterUpper Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org
April 10-11 ETI Route 101 Premium Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: Kim Estrada (818) 497-4730 April 10-11 Kick-Off Schooling Show Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338 April 10-11 Mounted Archery Practice Hidden Creek Ranch - Frazier Park Come join Poseidon’s Horse Archers club practice/training. All horse archers, mounted archers are welcome to join in. To join in practice activities with your horse, must be able to ride and shoot at least the walk. Facility use fee applies ($20/day) Club membership $35/year Primitive camping included Available options are: Private or group lessons available by apt. Lesson/Rental Horses available Stabling Limited RV elect and water hookups Cabin and camping trailer rentals Contact: (661) 319-2644 April 11 ECF “No Bull” Intro (Level 1) Working Equitation Schooling 8:30 am El Campeon Farms - Thousand Oaks Contact: (805) 497-2766 April 16-18 CDS Linda O’Corroll Amateur Clinic-Hosted by SLO-CDs Templeton Farms Contact: www.slocds.org
April 17-18 Dressage Schooling Show and Ride a Course Jumping Clinic 8 am Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian CenterUpper Arenas Non pressured, fun day of competition. “L’ judge for dressage and jumping judge of prominence to offer verbal notes after each riders round. This is not a hunter/Jumper show. Show offers Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. Open card for jumping starting at cross rails up for two hours, then 2’, then 2’6 then 3’. Contact: Carole Bennett (805) 452-7400 carole@onthebit.show April 21-25 Paso Park Welcome Classic Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338 April 23-25 Intro to Bridleless Riding with Heather Lomax Mounted Archery with Elizabeth Tinnan Rancho Rio Stables - Bakersfield Contact: (661) 319-2644 Friday with Heather Lomax of Hidden Creek Ranch – 1pm-5pm: What a perfect lead into the reinsfree sport of Mounted Archery!! This clinic is for all levels of riders from beginner to advanced, looking to deepen the connection and level of communication with their horse. No bridleless experience is necessary. The clinic will begin promptly at 1pm. Please arrive early. To get more details go to website Hidden Creek Ranch.
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4-H Horse Clinic Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Lower Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org
Intro To Mounted Archery With Elizabeth Tinnan 8 am Hidden Creek Ranch – Frazier Park Contact: (661) 319-2644 MOUNTED ARCHERY for BEGINNERS Both Mounted Archery clinic days will begin with ground archery (without horses) promptly at 9am. have been received. Deposits are Nonrefundable and Nontransferable. Deposits will be applied to your balance.
April 24 SYVEA Cow Horse/NRCHA Y SYVCH Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org April 28-May 2 Paso Park Spring Classic Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338
May 10-13
Verdugo Hills Hunter/Jumper Shows Hansen Dam – Lakeview Terrace Contact: Melessa Lee www.langershows.com/hansendam Email: melessa@langershows.com Phone: (805) 638-3078
Mounted Archery Week 9 am – 6 pm Hidden Creek Ranch – Frazier Park Come out or stay after the two day Mounted Archery clinic come and train with Elizabeth Tinnan. Take advantage of Hidden Creek Ranch’s Mounted Archery facilities and hone your skills with Elizabeth. Pick and choose your training sessions, work on the skills you want to achieve your goals. Training sessions available in four hour blocks. Must have taken a mounted archery clinic or can shoot at least the walk/trot from horseback. Four hour sessions are $125 each. Contact: (661) 319-2644
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April 29-May 2 100th Annual Flintridge Horse Show La Canada Flintridge Contact: www.westpalmevents.com April 30-May 2
Dorreene & Ken Gilmore Memorial Dressage Show CDS - CAWDA Recognized Moon Valley Farm – Paso Robles Contact: www.slocds.org
4-H Meeting Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Barn Contact: ckat@syvea.org
May 8-9
Mayhem on the Mountain - Horse Archery will be National Ranking Competition All Day Hidden Creek Ranch – Frazier Park Contact: (661) 319-2644 Bring your club and defend your colors! Create a little mayhem and ride for the chance to win $500 for your club! Fling some arrows and tear up some sand on our brand new 90m track. We invite you to make the trek as we join forces with Chattahoochee Horse Archers, Inc to bring you the Mayhem on the Mountain. To find out more details go to website of Hidden Creek Ranch.
Camelot Spring Festival I Los Angeles Equestrian Center Contact: https://sbcrc.com/ May 8-9 Spring Fling Schooling Show Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338
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Camelot Spring Festival II Los Angeles Equestrian Center Contact: https://sbcrc.com/
Verdugo Hills Hunter/Jumper Shows Hansen Dam – Lakeview Terrace Contact: Melessa Lee www.langershows.com/hansendam Email: melessa@langershows.com-Phone: (805) 638-3078
Dressage-H/J Schooling Show Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org
Summer Festival Santa Barbara County Riding Club Earl Warren Showgrounds – Santa Barbara Contact: diane@ewsf.org www.ewsf.org
May 15 4-H Field Day Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org May 15 SYVEA Ranch Horse Saddle Series #1 Santa Ynez Equestrian Center-Lower Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org May 16 Route 101 Hansen Dam Contact: Kim Estrada (818)497-4730 May 20-23 Verdugo Hills Hunter/Jumper Shows Hansen Dam – Lakeview Terrace Contact: Melessa Lee www.langershows.com/hansendam Email: melessa@langershows.com-Phone: (805) 638-3078 May 22-23 Spring Dressage in Santa Barbara California Dressage Society, Santa Barbara County Chapter hosted dressage show Recognized USEF USDF CDS Earl Warren Showgrounds for more information www.sbccds.org/upcomingshows Contact: SBCCDSShows@gmail.com or Ellen Carob (805) 440-2947 May 23 Schooling One Day Horse Trials Twin Rivers Ranch Contact: (805) 235-0412 May 27-30 Rose In May Paso Robles Horse Park Contact: (805) 369-1338
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June 6 Schooling Show Twin Rivers Ranch Contact: (805) 235-0412 June 11-13 Walk Trot Versatility Classic Mounted Archery Competition All Day Hidden Creek Ranch – Frazier Park Saddle up and shoot some arrows on our 90m track and our new Hunt track. Prizes and awards for all divisions. Choose to ride in one course, or all 3. $200 Contact: (661) 319-2644 June 12-13 SLO-CDS Wine Country Dressage Twin Rivers Ranch – Paso Robles Contact: www.slocds.org June 13 Camelot June Show The Paddock Riding Club Contact: https://sbcrc.com/ June 13th Dressage Schooling Show and Ride a Course Jumping Clinic 8 am Santa Ynez Valley Equestrian Center. 195 North Refugio in Santa Ynez. Non pressured, fun day of competition. “L’ judge for dressage and jumping judge of prominence to offer verbal notes after each rider’s round. This is not a hunter/Jumper show. Show offers Classical, Eventing and Western Dressage. Open card for jumping starting at cross rails up for two hours, then 2’, then 2’6 then 3’. Contact: Carole Bennett (805) 452-7400 carole@onthebit.show
June 13 Route 101 Hansen Dam Contact: Kim Estrada (818) 497-4730 June 15-20 Region II Arabian Show Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: Penny Wardlaw (805) 967-7540 June 15-17 and June 17-21 AHA Region 2 Qualifier and Championship Shows Arabian Horse Association Earl Warren Showgrounds Penny Wardlaw, Show Manager (805) 967-7540 June 16-18 CDS Linda O’Carroll Amateur Clinic Hosted by SLO-CDS Templeton Farms Contact: www.slocds.org June 19 SYVEA Ranch Horse Saddle Series Show #2 Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Lower Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org June 19 Cal Poly Performance Horse Sale Offering 2,3 and 4 year olds Oppenheimer Family Equine Center Contact: Lou Moore-Jacobsen (805) 441-8648 hmooreja@calpoly.edu www.ranchhorse.calpoly.edu June 20 VPA-TBA Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Upper Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org
June 26-27 SYVEA Youth Gymkhana Santa Ynez Equestrian Center – Lower Arenas Contact: ckat@syvea.org July 1-4 Summer Horse Trials Twin Rivers Ranch Contact: (805) 235-0412 July 8-11th LA Hollywood Classic Hansen Dam – Lakeview Terrace Contact: Melessa Lee www.langershows.com/hansendam Email: melessa@langershows.com Phone: (805) 638-3078 July 8-10 SBNHS Multi-Breed Earl Warren Showgrounds Contact: Lance Bennett (760) 525-8933
CANINE EVENT CALENDAR Please note that the following events were posted as of March 20, 2021 but may be cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Please confirm each event before you attend. April 10 & 11 13th Annual Wine 4 Paws Wood Humane Society Join us as we raise funds for Woods Humane Society! Choose from 85 Central Coast wineries and enjoy our beautiful wine region while supporting a great cause. You can help our fourlegged friends by visiting ANY of the participating wineries during Wine 4 Paws weekend when a portion of their proceeds will be donated to Woods. Wine 4 Paws is an annual weekend benefiting Woods Humane Society. With two shelter locations in SLO County, Woods needs our help now more than ever. Thanks to your participation, Woods can continue to provide a loving refuge to the homeless animals in their care who await their “forever homes”. No advance tickets needed! Print your free map/passport off the website, or grab one at any participating winery during the event. Get your passport stamped when you help generate a donation and you’ll be entered in our drawing! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all our Wine4Paws information. For more information email us at info@wine4paws.com www.wine4paws.com Instagram: https://www.instagram. com/wine4paws/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Wine4Paws/
Mark your calendars for Barkfest! This dog friendly event will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Jun 26, 2021 to Jun 27, 2021 at Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA, US. Admission is $40-$55. June 26-27 Barkfest! 9am – 1pm A Party For Your Dog, But You Can Come Too! PLEASE READ: • This is NOT the ticket for admission. • This is a RSVP to purchase the ticket at a later time. • Actual tickets sales will begin February 2021. • Tickets are $40 per person when you RSVP ($55 without RSVP) • Dogs are FREE! • Kids 3 and under are FREE! • Tickets are LIMITED due to Covid regulations. • Those who RSVP get first dibs at tickets It’s a party for your dog but you can come too! (Dates and activities subject to change due to Covid regulations) DAILY ADMISSION: $40 Per Person - with RSVP $55 Per Person - without RSVP
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ONTESTS • Human Barking Contest • Watermelon Eating Contest - Where • You Compete Against Your Own Dog! • FAST CAT Doggie Sprint Contest VENDOR & SPONSORSHIPS: Register here: www.BarkFestShow.com GIVING BACK: $5 of each ticket sold will benefit local charities that help save rescue pets. List of charities will be announced at a later time. ORGANIZED BY: Homes Fur All: A 501c(3) Non-Profit Organization dedicated to saving the lives of rescue pets! All CDC guidelines will be followed (must wear masks, hand sanitizing stations will be available)
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Advancing equine medicine and surgery since
1972
From surgery to field practice, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our equine patients. We offer state-of-the-art facilities and clinical services, including full-service surgical, anesthetic and recovery facilities, internal medicine evaluations and treatments, advanced diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI, Neonatal ICU facilities and an on-site diagnostic laboratory.
We lookforward to helping return your horse to health andpeak performance. Mark Rick,DVM Carter Judy,DVM,DACVS Troy Herthel,DVM,DACVS Ed Hamer,DVM GregParks,DVM
Erin Byrne,DVM,DACVIM Lisa Teske,DVM Tyler Stevenson, DVM Wade Walker,DVM,DACVS Carolina Lopez, DVM
805.688.6510 I www.AlamoPintado.com I 2501 Santa Barbara Avenue, Los Olivos, California 93441 I info@alamopintado.com
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