April - Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada

Natural Horsemanship
Association of
Northern Nevada
April 2012 Newsletter
2012 Board Members:
Meeting Highlights:
President & Secretary:
Marianne Merriam (818) 590-8460
MarianneMerriam@gmail.com
Vice President & Newsletter
Editor:
Rebekka Rhodes, 775-972-9025
Centaurgenic@mindspring.com
Director at Large, Web Master
& Past President:
Dar Meredith, 775-972-1127
DarMeredith@clearwire.net
Librarian:
Louise Fernandes, 775-425-0778
l8luez@clearwire.net
Assistant Secretary:
Martha Murphy, 818-524-7774
MarfyMurphy@gmail.com
Membership Director:
Debbie Tayler, 775-846-8918
Kirk.Debbie.Tayler@gmail.com
Activities Coordinator:
Harold (Harry) Wilson, 775-3036709
putitinspanish@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Debbie Young, 775-972-6886
Ltl_tree@nvbell.net
Past President:
Samantha DiMuzio, 775-622-5372
Sandb98@msn.com
March 8, 2012
Mail membership dues & signed waiver to
NHANN c/o Debbie Tayler,
9910 Matterhorn Bl., Reno, NV 89506
Annual dues:
$25.00 individual; $35.00 family
The general meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a welcome
from the Club's President, Marianne Merriam. Marianne requested
that those in attendance introduce themselves, and tell what part of
town they live in, how many horses they have and what new things
they would like to try to do with their horses this year. She
introduced the new 50/50 raffle where the winner receives half of the
proceeds and the club receives the other half. She then reviewed the
evening’s agenda, including March’s General Meeting’s guest
speaker, Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM.
 Last month's meeting minutes were approved as written, and
the motion was passed without opposition.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
The current balance was reported by Debbie Young to be $1,163.45,
taking into account new membership fees, sale of a T-shirt & hoof
pick, and after deductions for club materials and website fees.
OLD BUSINESS:
 Debbie Tayler, via Debbie Young, reports 35 paid members so
far in 2012.
 Louise Fernandes, Librarian, explained the library procedures,
how to browse materials on-line and e-mail a specific request
to her so it can be signed out at the next meeting. Otherwise
half the library of books, videos & DVDs will be on hand at
every monthly meeting for review and check out.
 Harold Wilson discussed the items that the club has for sale:
Hoof picks, Decals, Trail Ride First Aid Kits and T- Shirts;
and as Activity Coordinator, he reviewed the upcoming
Trailering Practice at Bartley Ranch in March.
NEW BUSINESS:
 April’s General Meeting topic will be a Member’s Share
meeting, so be sure to come ready to write down topics you
want to discuss and learn about from other club members.
~Message from the President~
By Marianne Merriam
Mikey
Lola, me
& Blessing
Hello NHANN Members and fellow Equine Enthusiasts!
I hope this finds you getting your first fresh breath of Springtime in Nevada this year! The dafodils
are blooming, the robins are nesting and the horses are shedding! I’m not sure about you and your
horse, but me and mine are still getting in shape for the upcoming warmer weather for riding.
Have you ever been so stiff and sore you weren’t sure if you should go riding, only to find out that
once you got out there, you actually felt a lot better when you were done, than when you started? I
think it has something to do with loosening up your joints and just getting moving! It apparently has
the same effect on your horse!
If you need some help seeing how to get your horse loosened up, then the April NHANN Activity will
be right up your alley! We are pleased to have Dr. Ian Lafoon give us a demonstration for stretching
out your horse’s muscles. If we have time, we may also get some hands-on practice for wrapping legs
and bandaging!
Meet us at 10am on April 14th at the Merry M Ranch (details to follow) to work with Dr. Lafoon and
the Merriam horses. (Rain or shine – we’ll be in the barn.) After watching Dr. Lafoon do it, under his
guidance, you too can practice the leg stretches, belly lifts and neck/carrot stretches with Lola and
Blessing (pictured above).
They are good horses, and their favorite sign says “Will Stretch for
Carrots!”. So come learn how to help your horses stretch and loosen up so you and your horse can feel
better on that next trail ride!
I’m looking forward to seeing you at our Thursday, April 12th meeting and the Saturday April 14th
Stretching Clinic with Dr. Lafoon! We have also added a Trail Ride – Sat. April 21st at Washoe Lake.
Ride out at 10:00am, South Park Entrance. Pot luck lunch after the ride! Saddle up!
Sincerely,
Marianne Merriam,
President, Natural Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada
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March Presentation
Member’s Corner
Equine Health Care
Member’s Corner
Mistaken Identity
By Candy Diaz
Presented by
Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM
w/ Comstock Equine Hospital
Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller started the evening’s presentation talking
about how we can help prevent disease in our horses. She spoke about some of
the reasons horses should be vaccinated and what factors determine whether or
not a horse even needs to be vaccinated. These factors include the age of a horse;
the environment/region they live in; the intended use for a horse and their past
vaccination history. All of these things play a part in determining which
vaccines, if any, and at what time intervals a horse should be vaccinated.
Whether or not a horse goes to competitive sports shows is a big determining
factor for making sure your horse is vaccinated, as their exposure level is very
high compared with horses that rarely encounter other horses.
Dr. Myers-Miller discussed the precautions they take when giving vaccine
injections so they can isolate any problems the horses may have, including
allergic reactions to the vaccines. Although less common, some horses need to
have their vaccines staggered rather than given to them all at once.
Dr. Myers-Miller discussed strategies for East/West Encephalomyelitis, West
Nile Virus, Tetanus, Flu, Strangles, EVH 1 & 4 (and that there is presently no
vaccine for neurologic herpes). She also said that they typically do not give
Rabies vaccines here in Northern Nevada. She spoke about using titers to
determine the level of antigens present in the blood of a vaccinated horse and
how these can tell an owner if they can perhaps spread out the vaccines due to
high enough levels of antigens still present in the horse’s blood.
Protecting your horses from parasites was also discussed. Dr. Meyers-Miller told
us how an owner can try to use fewer de-worming applications per year by using
fecal egg counts. After administering a de-wormer to your horse, wait 8 to 16
weeks before bringing in a (fresh, small!) fecal ball to be tested for the presence
of parasites. This will determine if your horses are low, medium or high
“shedders” and thus how often you will need to re-administer another parasitic
control medicine.
Dr. Lafoon, DVM came out and
gave my horses a chiropractic
adjustment today, March 22,
2012. I have two horses, an
AQHA and a Thoroughbred. I
have owned Quarter horses for
43+ years. I have also owned a
couple of 1/2 Thoroughbred 1/2
Quarter horses through the
years.
I have owned ZZ for 17 of his
18 years. Boss Cat and I have
only been together for 2 months
(he's the Thoroughbred). I was
told that Boss Cat was raced,
and indeed he does have a tattoo
inside his upper lip. I bought
Boss without his papers, and
was told he was ten years old. I
was told that the woman that
owned him prior, to who I
bought him from, still had his
papers. I thought he looked
older than ZZ, but being raced
can be hard on a horse.
Dr. Lafoon adjusted ZZ and I
noticed a positive difference in
ZZ right away. Next he went to
Boss, and as he was looking him
over, I mentioned that Boss just
turned 10 on March 6th. Dr.
Lafoon immediately went back
to Boss's mouth and looked
again. It turns out that Boss is
much closer to 20 years old than
10. Hmmm, no wonder he
looked older to me.
Another aspect of disease prevention is how to not share diseases. When a new
horse comes home to your barn of existing healthy horses, they should ideally be
isolated 30 to 50 yards away from the other horses for 21 days. If you bring a
new horse home you should know their vaccine history, and do not share
equipment between horses – including watering buckets, feeders, brushes, etc.
Continued on Page 6
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Candy and ZZ
Cont’d on Page 6
April 12th NHANN “Member Share” Meeting
Come join us for the meeting you’ve been waiting for!
Ask questions of your fellow members, offer advice and suggest topics for discussion!
Board Meeting starts at 5:15 – all members are welcome!
General Meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 4007 So. Virginia Street, Reno.
Stretching Clinic Saturday April 14th!
w/ Dr. Ian Lafoon of Large Animal Veterinary Services, Chilcoot, CA
Where: Merry M Ranch, 8600 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV
When: 10:00 am
What to Bring: Yourself (no horses)
You can learn the stretching techniques on the Merriam horses.
NHANN LOGO-WEAR LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRTS ARE WARM!!
ONLY $20 EACH, QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!
S/M/L/XL/XXL
(Sam is wearing a Small)
Place your orders in time to wear on your next trail ride! Short sleeve versions are also available.
Orders can be placed via email. Shirts can be picked up at the next NHANN Meeting or Activity.
E-mail Harry Wilson to reserve yours now! putitinspanish@gmail.com
NHANN Decals (5x8 or 9x12) for your car, truck & trailer are now available
– buy several while supplies last!
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NHANN 2012
Tentative Meeting & Activity Schedule
(The above artwork is by Barbara Rush TM)
Monthly
Meeting
Scheduled
Speaker
Topic
Activity
Typically the Second Saturday of the Month
Following the General Meeting
Saturday April 14th Stretching/Bandaging Clinic,
Topics to be
see page 4 for details
determined by
Sat. April 21st Trail Ride @ Washoe Lake, South
participating members! Entrance. Pot Luck lunch to follow ride.
Meet at 9 a.m.; ride out at 10:00.
Member Share Meeting
Apr. 12
May. 10
Jun. 14
John Link,
Purina Horse Feed
Products
Member Share Meeting
Jul. 12
#
Equine Nutrition
#
May 12th Trail Trials/Play Day!
Come have fun with us!!! #
(Prepare list of "Problems" for Problem
Solving Discussion in August - in addition
to scheduled monthly Activity) #
Farrier Info-
Aug. 9
#
Sep. 13
#
Oct. 11
Nov. 8
Dec.
Member's Discussion
Q&A #
*Dr. Jaime Hustace, DVM,
DACVIM Sierra Nevada
Large Animal Hospital
Club Holiday Party*
Shod vrs. Barefoot
Problem Solving
Horse/Rider Training
Feldenkrais Exercises
For Balanced Riding
Techniques
Saddle Fit DVD
Conformation and
Horse Purchase
Evaluation
(No meeting at
Round Table)
#
# +Horse Agility Practice
Horse Camping #
End of Sept.: # +Problem Solving/Riding Clinic
#
#
Party *#
*Confirmed; +Tentative; # Details to Come
NHANN FOR SALE ITEMS:
Long Sleeved T-shirts: $20
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UP-COMING EVENTS
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Saturday after the NHANN Monthly Meeting
NHANN Monthly Activity – The next one is April 14th
Stay tuned for trail rides, clinics and other fun things
scheduled the Saturday following the monthly meeting.
Participate with your horses! Activities announced monthly.
See Page 9 for additional information on this month’s
activity!
April 12, 2012 (Always the second Thursday of the month)
April NHANN Meeting! Come participate in the Member
Share Meeting. Pick the topics, open discussions, and
learn from each other!
Time: 5:15 Board Meeting; 6:00 PM General Meeting.
June 8-10, Western States Horse Expo www.horsexpo.com
Cal Expo Fairgrounds, Sacramento, CA
July 14, Poker Ride w/ Truckee Donner Horsemen
At Robie Park, see their website for details:
www.tdhorsemen.org
Please note that all NHANN Events and Trail Rides are for
Members Only. All guests will need to become members to
participate. Check out the Natural Horsemanship of
Northern Nevada’s website for future club related events
and for the list of Library materials at:
www.naturalhorsenevada.com
March Trailering Activity Recap
By Harold Wilson
The Emergency Evacuation Trailering Practice for the March
10th NHANN activity had a good turnout! There were plenty of
trailers, various sizes and load styles to work with. After a brief talk
on what we would be doing, we gathered our horses and proceeded to
ask them to load into unfamiliar territory. My horse, being of sound
mind and exceptional loading abilities was going to just load right up
like he always does. He didn't. He would not even entertain the idea
of going into a trailer that didn't belong to him. (I thought I brought a
mule to the day’s event at that point ~ stubborn~) As I looked
around, I noticed I was not alone. Everyone else had brought mules
as well! Louise had the only horse, as Little Bit jumped right into
every trailer there. (I think Louise spiked the trailers with food ahead
of time.) But after a while of pulling, shoving, dragging and coaxing,
the loading began to break free and move along a bit easier into the
trailers - kind of like moving icebergs.
I believe everyone had a good time and learned quite a lot
from this activity. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. As
everyone was saying good-by and driving off I thought maybe we
should try this again. It was at that very moment I discovered Roger’s
horse Blessing, had read my mind and decided she would run home
on her own (she came back).~ No more trailer loading for her that
day~.
Thanks to everyone who brought trailers and participated in a very
worthwhile exercise. It was great that everyone was able to help
out, and learn with and from each other! -Editor
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Member’s Corner
Mistaken Identity
By
Candy Diaz
Continued from Page 3
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was able to find Boss's papers. The
previous owner also happened to
have a saddle rack for sale on
Craig's List - small world huh? She
was excited when I told her I had
purchased Boss Cat. I asked if she
still had his papers. She did, so I
not only bought the saddle rack, I
also bought his papers.
While Dr. Lafoon was adjusting
Boss I went inside and got his
papers. Having been a Quarter
horse person most of my life, these
papers are different - no diagram
with markings put in red ink.
Jockey Club papers just have a
typed description of the horse.
With paper in hand, looking at
Boss, I see "Large star and
connected stripe, (hmm, I guess it
could be called a star, but looks
more
like
a
blaze…).
Thoroughbred people talk about
cowlicks a lot... Now to back legs:
left hind, ok; right hind, ok – well,
kind of? More about cowlicks and
that’s the rest of the description.
Oh, - oh! What about the white that
is supposed to be on both front
legs??
So now I am pretty darned sure this
horse does not go with these
papers. Dr. Lafoon cannot make
out the first letter of Boss's (or
whoever this guy really is) tattoo,
so we don't know how old he is for
sure. Dr. Lafoon checks the papersyep, they sure don’t match this
horse.
Cont’d on Page 8
March Presentation - cont’d
Equine Health Care
Presented by
Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller, DVM
w/ Comstock Equine Hospital
Continued from Page 3
Dr. Myers-Miller was gracious enough to entertain
all of our questions about general health issues that
the membership asked. The additional topics
ranged from colitis, ulcers, probiotics and sucralfate
g. i. coater, how to gradually add or change feeds
for your horses and the uses of bran mashes to ease
their irregularities.
She gave us a card printed with important websites,
including:
 American Association for Equine Practitioners at http://www.aaep.org/index.php
 Nevada Dept. of Agriculture at http://agri.state.nv.us/
 General Animal Disease Monitoring at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/index.shtml
 Targeted Deworming Program at http://www.idmyhorse.com/index.html
Dr. Myers-Miller gave the club and guest attendees an evening full of informative information and
welcomed our questions and discussion. We so appreciated her coming to speak to the Natural
Horsemanship Association of Northern Nevada. Thank you to Dr. Sadie Myers-Miller and Comstock
Equine Hospital!
Animals hold us to what is present, to who we are
at the time. What is obvious to an animal is not the
embellishment that fattens our emotional resumes
but what’s bedrock and current in us: aggression,
fear, insecurity, happiness or equanimity. Because
they have the ability to read our involuntary tics
and scents, we’re transparent to them and thus
exposed – we are finally ourselves.
-Gretel Ehrlich, “Friends, Foes, and Working Animals” from
Intimate Nature…
Looking for something?
Perhaps your “Member’s
Corner” article is in there?
CALLING ALL MEMBERS!
Members are enthusiastically encouraged to submit “Member’s Corner” articles for publication to
the NHANN Secretary via e-mail (MarianneMerriam@gmail.com) regarding real-life learning
experiences, interesting or unusual stories concerning you and/or your horses.
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Member’s Corner
Mistaken Identity
By
Candy Diaz
Cont’d from Page 6
Oh! - Did I mention he has been lame on and off? Well
today it’s on, and we are now looking at/hoping that
front shoes with pads will help. If not, we will be
looking at nerve blocks and x-rays (yikes!). I thought he
was sore from a slight quarter crack, but Debbie Tayler,
my trimmer, said “No, the crack isn't that bad.” So
perhaps he’s lame from our rocky ground? Boss has
been fine when we have taken him out on a couple short
rides (no rocks), but I was thinking his problem was for a
10 year old horse, not a 20 year old horse… that’s a little
different scenario.
I have been in contact with both previous owners - the
one I bought Boss from and his owner before her. The
original owner said she used Dr. Lafoon as her vet and
her horse was definitely a young horse. So maybe the
gal I bought him from switched horses? The gal I bought
him from said she used a vet named Crysann? I am not
familiar with this vet, and they never definitively
mentioned the age of this horse. She said she would
need to see his papers to verify his age. My guess is that
the owners that raced Boss Cat had to put him down (or
something) and then someone put his papers on this
similar (but certainly not exactly) looking horse,
knowing that the tattoo can't be read.
I have to say that today I am an upset horse owner. I
always had horses vetted before purchase, but didn't this
time. Is it any wonder I’m now questioning everything
anyone tells me? I love Boss Cat, but am now thinking
that a lame +-20 year old is more serious than a lame 10
year old horse. I wonder who he really is? What has
taken place in his life time? What is his real name? (He
doesn't seem to come to Boss.) It’s really a case of
mistaken identity - on both our parts. He thinks I think
he’s some horse named Boss Cat - and so did I!
Boss Cat - Mister Mystery Horse
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Come see their horses ready for adoption. Volunteers are
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2 Baker day sheets, 2 new quilted hoods, 2 used misc.
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Upcoming NHANN Activities!
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Scheduled typically for the Saturday
following each General NHANN Meeting
Saturday April 14, 2012 – 10:00am
Stretching & Bandaging Clinic
With Dr. Ian Lafoon
At the Merry M Ranch, 8600 Lakeside Drive,
Reno, NV additional details to follow.
Saturday April 21, 2012
Meet at 9:00am, ride at10:00am
Trail Ride and Pot Luck
South Entry to Washoe Lake State Park ($6 admission), stay for lunch!
May 12, 2012
Trail Trial Practice/ Play Day!
Please contact Harold Wilson at: putitinspanish@gmail.com
to let him know if you can attend/help set-up!
Attend April 12th & May 10th General Meetings for additional
information. Location: Debbie Tayler’s Arena,
9910 Matterhorn Blvd., Reno, NV 89506
HORSE FRIENDLY PRODUCTS:
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girths and cinches, bridles & accessories
available. Tacky-Tack Saddle Pads –
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washable & breathable.
Skidmore’s Leather Care products.
Contact: Mark Rhodes
775-972-9025
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NATURAL HOOF CARE
by Debbie Tayler:
Correct trimming for balance & performance
with an emphasis on treating the whole
horse. (775) 846-8918
kirk.debbie.tayler@gmail.com
Call to schedule an appointment.
SADDLE PAD SHIMS FOR SALE:
Adjustable as your horse’s body
changes/grows, 3 left and 3 right shims per
pkg. English or Western Saddles - Adjust
saddle fit for your horse, helps build muscles
in withers area, and helps relieve atrophied
muscles.
Contact Marianne Merriam
818-590-8460
MerriamWear@gmail.com
HORSES 4 LEASE OR LESSONS:
MFT gelding. Cruise is an incredibly smooth
trail horse, rides English or western;
Lessons are $30,
leasing is $150 per month.
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Contact Debbie Tayler at
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Horse Rescue Haven is sadly moving. We cannot take
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expressed in the Natural Horsemanship Association of
Northern Nevada (NHANN) Newsletters, and at General NHANN Meetings and Activities
Kids horses
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are those
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NHANN nor its Board of Directors.
Note: Non-Members may post
“business card” sized, horserelated ads for $10/month. All
advertisements are subject to
approval by NHANN Board.
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A NOTE FROM
HORSE RESCUE HAVEN
756 Quintero Lane, Sparks, NV 89441, Contact Babs Clough at (775) 425-1156,
Horsefolks@aol.com
www.HorseRescueHaven
Horse Rescue Haven is sadly moving. We cannot take all of these horses with us. We would like to get
these horses into good homes a.s.a.p. All adoption fees are negotiable.
Kids horses - . $250
Arnie- 20+yr old 16h quarter horse gelding - super sweet, great babysitter, he isn’t going anywhere fast.
Gypsy- 25+yr old 15h quarter horse mare, super sweet, easy stop and turn for the kids, likes to walk or
trot - not into cantering - doesn’t look her age - very pretty.
Moe - 20+yr old 14.3h quarter horse gelding, retired barrel horse, good for a kid that wants a horse to
do something - sweet and handsome - looks good for his age.
Walker - 20+yr old 14.3h gaited gelding, super smooth, loves to do his gait. Great for a kid that like to
go faster than a walk - easy stop & turn.
Beginner horses - $600
Dusty Rose - 8-10yr old 16h quarter horse appendix mare - super super sweet – walk, trot, canter easy
- really nice, easy going, reliable all-around family horse.
Intermediate horse - $400
Major - 16yr old 14h mustang gelding - rides in a snaffle and stops, smooth transition from trot to
canter. Would make nice youth, or small adult/ladies horse.
Experienced horse person $300-$500
Wind Dancer - 10yr 16h appendix quarter horse gelding, energetic needs consistent, confident rider.
Good conformation, clean legs, has potential to make nice English hunter/jumper horse once finished.
Rusty- 12yr 14.2h Peruvian Paso gelding, a little jumpy on the ground till he gets to know you. Easy to
ride - neck rein stops, needs confident rider and he is a piece of cake.
Fritzen- 14yr 14.3h quarter horse gelding, needs experienced horse person to take their time and show
him not all people are bad. Supposed to be ridable, but we have not been on him yet.
Pasture pets - free to approved homes only!
Sammy is a mustang gelding, in his teens with a back leg that twists funny when he walks, but the vet
said there is nothing they can do. He gets around fine and loves attention and is very handsome!
Anna is a Peruvian Paso mare in her late teens with suspensory injuries in both back hocks.
She moves around fine, and could do therapy work as she is very sweet and easy going - pretty too!
For more information and pictures please email/call/text our volunteer horse trainer, Cynthia Taylor at
760-680-8892 (8am -9pm) Email: paintpony71503@yahoo.com
Come take a look and meet the horses - anything is possible!
Hope is all these animal have!