Friesian Horse Keuring
Everyone is enthusiastically invited to attend the annual judging of Friesian horses at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Washington – sponsored by the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA), Northwest Friesian Horse Club, and the Royal Association Het Friesch Paarden Stamboek (FPS) of the Netherlands on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Judging will begin at 8:30 am.
The horses will be presented to Dutch judges for evaluation and entry into the FPS registries. It is an excellent opportunity to see these exquisite equines up close, and to compare their qualities and characteristics.
Native to the Netherlands, the jet black Friesian’s roots date back to the 13th century. Today the highly versatile Friesian is instantly recognizable with its flowing mane and tail, generous personality, and powerfully elegant gaits.
Also, the Oregon state Keuring is scheduled for Friday, September 23 at Devonwood Equestrian Center, Sherwood, Oregon.
• Northwest Friesian Horse Club, contact Debbie Polack (360) 802 7940 or rainierfriesians@directway.com
• Cascade Friesian Horse Club, contact Judi Knapp (541) 549 1248 or judi@knappfriesians.com.
Blaine Fourth of July Parade
A huge “thank you” to everyone who participated in the Blaine Fourth of July parade. There were twice the number of participants compared to 2004. Riders this year were Tudie Peat, Cindy Tjoelker, Beanie Coons, Patty Dunn, Karen Pickering, Serena Olesen, Mallory Lynch, Art Furman and me, Tish Lagerwey. Leading the parade was Linda Barsalou with Moon Shine the miniature horse. Mallory and Art carried the US and Canadian Flags and looked fantastic. Special thanks to our support crew: Richard Coons for driving, Darren Barsalou for taking pictures, Jessica Tjoelker and Tyler Dunn for being our clean-up crew, and Beanie Coons for doing so much work which made the parade a success. The Mt. Baker Quarter Horse Association was awarded a very nice trophy for 1st place in the equestrian division of the parade. Oh, I almost forgot, that was an awesome Fourth of July cake that Beanie made! Hope to see even more members at next year’s parade. I also want to welcome new members to the club: Megan and Mallory Lynch, and Serena and Shannon Olesen.
‘Unique’ Brender Up Horse Trailers
Brender Up Horse Trailers cite some ‘unique’ advantages …
• Unique and safer braking, using intertia instead of poorly adjusted and unreliable electric brakes.
• Unique stability to dampen sway and road irregularities, both to ease the trip for your horse and for the driver.
• Unique aerodynamic design not only reduces drag but cuts instability caused by vacuum build up behind flat-backed and roofed trailers.
• Unique composite construction results in the coolest interior for your horses’ comfort, and doesn’t rust.
• Unique balance places the weight of the horse over the axles for a smoother ride, lighter tongue weight, and allows the use of lighter tow vehicles.
In use in both Europe and the US for many years, they are a product of careful design, mindful of the comfort and safety of the horse and the driver.
Pat Chowning is the western distributor and can be reached at 1-877 550 8899 or e-mail: patchowning@earthlink.net
iFEED Automatic Horse Feeder
Grazing is the natural feeding habit of horses and other livestock so gobbling down pounds of feed at meal times is not the best way of caring for a horse’s digestive system. The iFEED timer-controlled feeder mimics the grazing process by dispensing smaller amounts more frequently, which is much healthier for horses. Veterinarians agree iFEED could reduce the risk of gastro-intestinal diseases such as colic and ulcers. Frequent feedings help horses absorb essential nutrients better. iFEED can feed all the horses in a barn at once at any convenient time of the day. Just set the timer to dispense between one and 15 cups of feed as often as 15 times during a 24-hour period. One feeder is needed per horse and one 24-volt power supply will power 24 feeders. The feeder mounts on the outside of the stall and is made from 100 percent safe and durable polypropylene with smooth edges.
Please visit www.FeedTechnology.com or call 1.800.980.8605 to find a retail location near you.
Rosies Coveralls
Like Rosie the Riveter of the 1940s, a modern woman at work needs clothing with a purpose – practical and stylish. When it’s time to clean stalls, ride, groom, or train, what to wear is no longer an issue for equestrians with coveralls for women by Rosies. Suited for women who aren’t afraid to get dirty in order to get a job done, the lightweight 100 percent cotton coveralls slip on over regular clothing in seconds. Lots of roomy pockets and removable kneepads add to the utilitarian design. Rosies founder and clothing designer Sharon Moore says: “The construction gives them durability through rough and tough indoor and outdoor projects, yet look nice enough to run errands.” Adding a feminine touch, Rosies coveralls come in a wide range of colors and patterns and are available in full-length or capri style with practical three-quarter length sleeves – and a matching bandana!
For more information on Rosies, please visit www.rosiescoveralls.com or call 1-866-ROSIE44.
Super Tuff fencing for Horses
Animal Management Systems introduces the Super Tuff Horse Fence line of products. Super Tuff Horse Fence is a mesh fence manufactured from high tensile, class three galvanized wire, which can last up to three times longer than traditional mesh fencing. The unique tite-lock knot resists spreading when impacted by horses or other animals. This helps the fence retain its like new shape for many years. Because the mesh is made with very strong wire the number of posts required may be cut in half. Post spacing of 20 to 30 feet apart is not uncommon. This saves money in labor and material costs. Designed with the horses’ safety in mind, this product ensures your horse will benefit from a safe environment. Available in four- and five-foot heights, the rolls are 200-feet long for less splicing.
For more information contact Animal Management Systems at 1-800 676 9362 or on the web at www.amsusa.net.
