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Friends of the MMSC For those who love Thoroughbreds, the MMSC relies heavily on volunteers to keep the horses fed, the barn clean, the flowerbeds weeded, the databases maintained, the files filed and more! THANK YOU to all of the dedicated people who spend time here, chipping in wherever help is needed. If you would like to lend a hand, we could really use your assistance right now painting fence, planting flowers, answering the phone, building a Hitchcock pen, clearing trails in our woods, and house keeping. We also have a horse show coming up in June and a fundraiser in July. Please call 859-246-3080 or contact mdecarlo@thoroughbredadoption.com (From top left clockwise) 1. Nicole Uliano has volunteered numerous hours to get the books in order and has helped with mass mailings. 2. Rossie Grose is a organizational whizz in the office and keeps us all straight. 3. Emily Andrews helps by riding, cleaning tack, even dusting the office furniture. 4 . Shalise Gallaher rides, does barn chores, runs our errands, files, cleans, greets visitors. Godsends all!
Wish List: Horse Trailer & Truck Big Agnes, our aging horse van, is dying. This leaves us with no way to transport our horses when Brook Ledge— our remarkable sponsor!—can’t take us where we need to go. Do you have a F-250 to donate? What about a 3-4 horse gooseneck with a tack room? Please help us help these horses! (right): Big Agnes herself!
Winning Pick The Principles of Riding:
The Official Instruction Handbook of the German National Equestrian Federation Book 1 From different kinds of tack to proper form over fences, this book —known as the equestrian ―Bible‖ in Germany-gives the basic tools necessary to create a well balanced horse and rider. It contains many useful sketches demonstrating proper position and common faults. A must have text for anyone serious about riding and horsemanship.
Shopping Stall The TRF-MMSC Necklace This beautiful handmade sterling silver replica of the TRF-MMSC’s logo was handmade by Tilka Marzolf, a Kentucky goldsmith of 33 years, and horse owner, trainer and equestrian competitor (on several retired thoroughbreds!). Tilka is well aware of the plight of many ex-racehorses especially in these last few years of economic struggle and wanted to use her art to give back..This one of a kind, individually made pendant comes on a thick leather cord and sells for $149, 50% of which GOES DIRECTLY BACK TO THE MAKER’S MARK SECRETARIAT CENTER! Please grace your neck and fill our feed tubs while you do so! Thank you.
Product Review Win-Treats Made and sold by Blueridge Distribution. (www.wintreats.org) Because WINTREATSTM is a grain-based product, it can replace up to 30% of any supplemental grain you may be feeding now with 100% Bio-available nutrition. We have seen beautiful skin, a super shining coat, and that healthy vibrant look in our horses eyes. In 3 to 4 months we have seen better muscle tone, increased ligament strength, and great hooves. Our horses love these organic treats and so do we!