HorseCity.com Leads the Charge to Capture Online Horse Scam Artists
Augusta, Ga. October 20, 2004 – HorseCity.com officials turned over key evidence of an online sales scam to the FBI today. The scheme targets individuals who use Internet classified ads to sell merchandise. Typically someone posing as an interested buyer outside the United States contacts a seller. The supposed buyer tells the seller that an associate of the buyer’s in the United States owes him money. Therefore, he will have this associate send the seller a cashier's check for the amount owed to the buyer. This amount will be thousands of dollars more than the price of the merchandise and the seller is told the excess amount will be used to pay the shipping costs associated with getting the merchandise to his location. The seller is then instructed to deposit the check, and as soon as it clears, to wire the excess funds back to the buyer or to another associate identified as a shipping agent. In most instances, the money is to be sent to locations in West Africa such as Nigeria. Because a cashier's check is used, a bank will typically release the funds immediately, or after a one- or two-day hold. Falsely believing the check has cleared, the seller wires the money as instructed. In some cases, the buyer is able to convince the seller that some circumstance has arisen that necessitates the cancellation of the sale, and is successful in conning the victim into returning all the money. Shortly thereafter, the bank notifies the victim that the check was fraudulent, and the bank is holding the victim responsible for the full amount of the check.
The IFCC is cautioning citizens to be wary of any purchasers proposing such transactions and to take the steps necessary to ensure that a check has fully cleared before doing anything with those funds.
People who think they might have fallen victim to this or any other type of Internet scam can notify the IFCC through its Web site at www.ifccfbi.gov
Northwest Horse Fair and Expo
March 18th - 20th, 2005- Albany, Oregon. The sixth year of the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo coming to Albany, Oregon, will feature Clinton Anderson, Jane Savoie, Van Hargis and several other world class clinicians. The three-day horse exposition offers clinics, lectures and instruction in a variety of disciplines, a commercial expo featuring the latest innovations in the equine industry as well as entertaining equine demonstrations representing breeds from around the world. Other presenters include Ken McNabb, Phil Page, Steve Edwards, Fran Dotoli, KirbyTuntand and Dan Meyers. A new feature this year is the addition of the Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls from Exeter, California, America’s ‘Trick Ridin & Ropin Royalty of the West’.
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Sundowner of Oregon, opens its run Thursday evening with a special extended session with Clinton Anderson. The Expo opens Friday, March 18th at 10am at the Fair and Expo Center in Albany with a complete schedule of educational clinics, entertaining demonstrations and informative lectures running throughout the weekend. This Expo is designed to meet the needs of the expert as well as the beginning horse enthusiast.
Advance tickets are available starting on or around January 20th at Sundowner of Oregon, any Coastal Farm & Home Supply and select Allegra Horse Food Dealers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Tickets are also available online at contact@coastalfarm.com or at the Linn County Fairgrounds office at 3700 Knox Butte Road in Albany.
For more info contact the Northwest Horse Fair and Expo at (765) 655-2107 or via e-mail at jjcloe@equinepromotions.net or visit their website at http://www.equinepromotions.net
Gaited Horse Video Review
The three tape series "Versatility and the Gaited Horse" with Gina Gardner offers clear, concise information for basic horse training. While lacking the glitz of a professionally produced training tape, Ms. Gardner lays out training steps that even a beginner can follow. The videos are timely for all horse and riders wanting to improve their skills. A nice feature is the use of several horses at various stages of training and shown at length so the viewer can study the methods and results.
Tapes - "From the Ground" "Flex Your Gait" "Fool Proof Obstacles"
For more information visit www.ginagardner.net or contact Gina via email at gardner.gina@att.net
Kentucky Derby Teams Up with The Horse Race Game
Boardwalk Design Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI and All Pro Championships, Inc. of Louisville, KY have teamed up to bring Kentucky Derby fans a fast-paced horse race game and souvenir set. The collector edition of the game features a commemorative Kentucky Derby pin and seal. Boardwalk co-founder Tim Lutz designed the family favorite after folks kept borrowing a set he constructed for Christmas one year. Partner Geoff Weirich prompted him to bring the beautifully illustrated board game to market.
The collector games are available at a variety of equestrian and game retailers, or online at: http://www.thehorseracegame.com
For Information contact: Tim Lutz (616) 735-2703 Boardwalk Design, Ben Erps (502) 267-7836 All Pro Championships, Inc.
or Kate McCrindle (616) 356-2545 ext. 12 Media Relations, Boardwalk Design
Kelli’s Country Connections
Kelli’s is a comfortable, well laid out store with an incredible selection of Western and Equine gift items and accessories from wallpaper, pictures, log and western style furniture, dinnerware and everything in between! Many unique items are available, some by local artists and all displayed with creative flare. Kelli’s Country Connections prides itself with excellent and personal customer service. Bridal and gift registry are also offered.
Located at 735 N Wenatchee Ave, WA. For more information call Kelli Volkmann 509-665-8859
Top Sulky Drivers
Surrey, BC, – January 16, 2005. Come see the top sulky drivers in the World under one roof at Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino, which is under a $25 million renovation. There you will see Ron Pierce, David Miller, Catello Manzi and Jeff Gregory. It’s fun for the whole family. Fraser Downs is pleased to have you as their guest at this big event. This will be the highlight of the year. Be sure not to miss your chance to see these top drivers. See you at the races. Fraser Downs is located east of 176th Street (Pacific Highway) on 60th Avenue, in Surrey, B.C.
Info: Reservations and Information www.fraserdowns.com Ph: 604-576-9141, Fax: 604-576-9821 or via email at shovey@fraserdowns.com
Natures Balance Care Product Receives OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) Listing
November 21, 2004 – Natures Balance Care’s Bare Skin Barrier product receives organic approval listing from OMRI, an Oregon based organic review institute. The listing of the Bare Skin Barrier allows organic livestock farmers access to a natural approach for common skin conditions due to flies, fungus and bacteria.
Natures Balance Care has broken new ground as the first company to have a product listed for organic use using all natural essential and base oil ingredients – the first of it’s kind!
Natures Balance Care, LLC is an Oregon based manufacturer of all natural products for horse, barn and pets since 1994. You can learn more about the company at their website NaturesBalanceCare.com.
Contact : Missy Axton-Wryn, CEO Natures Balance Care, LLC 26011 S. Morgan Rd., Estacada, OR. 97023 - (866) 821-0374 Fax (503)630-3751
