Fourth Quarter 2011 • Volume 1 Issue 9
Neigh-bering Times Happily ever after. Officers: Bryce LeJeune President Hank Croft VMD Vice President Jan Dillon Secretary Paul Reed Treasurer P.O.Box 534 Norvelt, PA 15674 724-423-7175
What a miraculous story unfolded last August when SCEA was called in for help concerning two emaciated horses found on the outskirts of Latrobe. Previous owner, Kim Roman, had sold the two Walkers to a woman she thought would take good care of them and had also told her that she would buy them back if need be. However, unbeknownst to Kim, the woman moved from the area taking the horses with her and leaving Kim with no contact information. She had such an uneasy feeling about her horses welfare that she searched fruitlessly for them for a period of two years. She would even drive around checking any fields that looked like they had the possibility of containing a horse. Giving up hope that she would ever find them, Kim was shocked and appalled to see her horses on the evening news that fateful day. Contacting us immediately, arrangements were made for an adoption as soon as the Walkers had regained enough health to make the move. Since then, the court hearing was held , the abuser was found guilty of all charges and has been ordered to pay all restitution, fines and court costs.
Rescue Update
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The following letter is from Kim along with recent photos of the horses showing the fantastic improvements both animals have made. She hopes to be riding them again this coming summer. It has been a little more than four months since Ebony and Duke came back home to me, and I must say there were a lot of challenges along the way. It was very hard to see them in the conditions they were in. I was Heart Broken! But it made me even more determined to get them back to be the horses that I had before. Duke was going to be the biggest challenge! His hooves were so overgrown and split, that it caused rotation and great pain when he tried to walk. I made some phone calls to try to figure out what could be done to help him. Nobody seemed to be able to tell me what I could do. It was looking hopeless. I prayed for guidance and wisdom, and I finally got the answer that I had been waiting for. My stepdaughter put me in touch with a farrier that would be the answer to my prayers. Waylon Cameron and Todd Allen came out to see what they could do, and the three hours they spent with Duke totally changed him. The corrective shoeing they did changed everything! Duke cannot only walk, he can run, and I mean Run! I witnessed a miracle! Ebony’s biggest hurdle was that he needed to put weight on. So I made the arrangements to have his teeth floated. He is getting grain with some corn oil 3 times a day, and it it paying off. He looks Great! You cannot see his ribs anymore. His coat is black, and his mane and tail are growing in. Amazing! Ebony is and will always be my “Black Beauty”. I am forever grateful to all who saved Ebony and Duke, and as God as my witness, - they will never be neglected again! ~God Bless Kim Roman
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Save Your Horse
On Sat. Nov. 5th, Second Chance Equine Association and Rolling Rock Hunt Pony Club co-sponsored the “Save Your Horse, a Safety Seminar” at the Ligonier Town Hall. Ed Childress from the North Strabane Township Fire Dept. was the primary speaker. Through SCEA sponsorship the seminar was offered free to the public and to all horse enthusiasts. Topics of discussion were: • When to call your Equine Veterinarian • Working with Emergency Responders through the Incident • Safe Horse Hauling • Trail Safety • Barn Fire Safety • Fire Extinguishers • Pasture Safety Live fire demonstrations and tips for safety during an emergency with equine made for an exciting day. Over 80 people attended the event and the Tribune Review newspaper sent a reporter to cover the event. Donations were accepted at the door to support the Ligonier Volunteer Fire Dept. On behalf of SCEA and RRHPC, Patrick Donnelly presented an original print, commissioned by US Rider to the Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No.1 Chief Paul Church. The recognition print was to thank the department for hosting the Save Your Horse Seminar. A link to the LVFD can be found at: http://ligonierfire.com/n Patrick Donnelly Chestnut Ridge Stables Champion, PA 724-593-3355
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Horse Health Prevent Dehydration and Colic by Heating Drinking Water in Winter
While most horse owners naturally monitor their horse’s water intake during the hot summer months, many relax that vigilance during the winter. However, getting enough water during cold weather is just as important as it is during the summer. Horses need less water in the winter, and therefore, naturally drink less. However, often they drink too little. Researchers have discovered that this tendency to drink too little water can be countered by simply offering your horse warm water during the winter. But does it really make that much difference how much water your horse drinks? Absolutely! According to research done at the University of Pennsylvania, there are anecdotal correlations between decreased water and fecal impaction colic. Increasing the amount of water a horse drinks is an easy and inexpensive solution to keep your horse at the peak of health during the winter.
A research project completed at the university’s New Colton Center proved that ponies, when offered warm water or near freezing water, drank a whopping 40% more warm water. This statistic remained constant whether the ponies were offered water that was kept warm constantly, or if their drinking buckets were simply filled with warm water twice daily. The ponies drank the most within three hours after feeding, or after the water containers were refilled. This study also showed that the ponies actually drank more water than indicated in previously published maintenance requirements when they were offered warm water. The ponies in the study group drank an average of 9.9 liters, or about two and a half gallons. This is 62% more than the maintenance guideline of only 6.1 liters per day. Providing warm water is relatively easy for horses that winter indoors, but turnouts provide a bit more of a challenge. Automatic waters are a good solution for outdoor wintering horses and there are many different models available. Making sure that the waterer is correctly installed is the most important key in preventing problems later on. The waterer should be checked and cleaned daily to ensure no problems or malfunctions. If an automatic waterer is not an option, consider carrying buckets of hot water out twice daily to the horses. Mix a little cold water from the barn tap before offering it, creating a nicely warm drink. If you are wondering how warm or cool to make it, remember, if you would not drink it, don’t ask your horse to. There are other ways to heat your horses water which include different types of tank heaters. One heater model is enclosed and created to float in a stock tank. It is controlled by a thermostat and has an automatic shut-off, but given a horses tendency to play with objects, it may not be the ideal choice. Other types of heaters and de-icers don’t float, but are designed to sit on the bottom of the tank to keep livestock from disturbing them. Some are equipped with thermostats and automatic shut-offs with the thermostats being adjustable and replaceable in case of malfunction. Rubbermaid stock tanks now have a heater unit which installs through the drain plug opening at the bottom of the tank. This keeps the electrical cord out of the way. This unit is also controlled by a thermostat and automatic shut-off.
(Information taken from Equus magazine) Article’s Original Publish Date: Winter 1996
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A Heartfelt Thank You! SCEA would like to sincerely Thank and recognize all those who donated to our Holiday Appeal.
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Rae Gold Krystle Bruggeman Phyliss Stefko Susan Shinsky Paulette Griglack Marcella Sarson Kim Fogle Kim Paxton Lori Monstrola Barney & Jake Domasky Ann Trump Rose Lynn Rednock Melissa Ackerman
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Holiday Appeal
Brianna Beeghly Stanley and Sheryl Dennis Pam & John DiGruttolo Lorenzo & Kimberly Bucci Dale & Sue Wiseman Ruth Ann Hoffman Michael & Marcia Katinsky Dennis & Lori Hutchison Julie Berry Mimi Brooker Lisa Pattock Kevin & Chris O Donnell Tammy Colt Raymond & Donna Palmer
In Loving Memory
Thank You to those who made donations in Rememberence of a Loved One.
Paul Matey Jr. (Jay) given by Jim and Joyce Prohaska
William Kline given by Co-workers of Diversified Services
Paul Sarracino
given by Co-workers of First Energy Transmission System Operations
William Kline given by Kenneth Swank Mane Attractions
Donald Wilson given by Susan Shinsky
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Tack Swap The Lazy H Quarter Horse Farm held its third annual tack swap Sun. Nov. 20th 2011 in their large indoor arena. They sold a variety of good food and beverages to a multitude of vendors and bargain shoppers alike. It was a very well planned and executed event and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day. SCEA participated as one of the vendors selling our wares and promoting the organization. The day concluded with many vendors donating used items for the rescues. We seemed to bring back way more than we went down with and greatly appreciate being thought of. We would like to thank Rheinhold Schmitt and Rick Dillon for manning the booth with Bryce.
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Tack Tip
2012 Second Chance Equine Association Membership Application Please select one membership level. All Members receive our newsletter, admission to educational seminars, invitation to training workshops, notification of fun events, access to the combined knowledge of a large network of equine professionals to help with all of your horse questions and the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting horses that desperately need your help. Horse Club Members in addition to regular membership privileges receive a $1000,000.00 Personal Excess Equine Liability Insurance Policy to protect them from financial loss due to property damage or physical injury caused by their horse.
_____ Adult Individual Membership $10.00 (Liability Insurance is not included with this membership)
_____ Family Membership $15.00 (Member, Spouse all children under 18) (Liability Insurance is not included with this membership)
_____ Jr. Member (under 12 yrs) $5.00 (Liability Insurance is not included with this membership)
_____ Horse Club Individual Membership $31.00 (Includes Individual Membership and Liability Insurance)
_____ Horse Club Family Membership $55.00 (Includes Family Membership and Liability Insurance for all the horses you own)
Name _______________________________ Address _____________________________ City _________________ State ____ Zip Code ________ Phone _______________ Email ______________________________________________________ Please Print Clearly - (Email contact saves postage and funds used to help the horses) Make Checks Payable to SCEA. Mail to SCEA P.O. Box 534, Norvelt PA 15674-0534 Please select all areas you are willing to help the rescued horses ___ Financial Donation ___ Foster Guardian ___ Adoption of an Equine ___ Provide Emergency Shelter How Many Equine ___ ___ Emergency Trailering ___ Professional Services, Please Explain _________________________________
___ Donate Hay & Feed ___ Volunteer at Fund Raising Events ___ Assist with Grooming & Training Comments or Suggestions ________________________________________ ______________________________________
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SCEA
3 Day Groundwork Clinic
3 Days April 27, 28 & 29 9 am to 5 pm Westmoreland Fairgrounds $250 donation per participant Proof of Coggins test Training equipment available Spectators welcome
What to expect. 3 days of instruct your relationshipiown that will transform ith your horse. A safer softer more respectful partner. Knowledge you will use the rest of your life.
Limited participants
Call to Reserve your spot today:
724-493-8314
or sign up at secondchanceequine.com
Halters, leads, and sticks available for rental or purchase.
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