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Red Horses in the Shadows: Art Exhibition by Monkhor Erdenebayar

Monkhor Erdenebayar, one of Mongolia's top artists, presents an art exhibition "Red Horses in the Shadows" in Mumbai, India, Feb 7-20, 2008. Teo + Namfah Gallery and Studio Napean are honored to bring Monkhor Erdenebayar, also known as "BAYAR" to India for this international solo exhibition. BAYAR is well-known across Asia and increasingly in Europe and the US for his paintings of semi-abstract horses. Images are available on the websites www.teonamfahgallery.com and www.studionapean.com BAYAR's next exhibition is scheduled for Santa Fe, New Mexico later in 2008. Best regards, Rattana Gordon (Teo + Namfah Gallery).

Book on Caring for Abused and Neglected Horses

There are several good books available on subjects pertaining to equine welfare - one of these books is.

Give a Horse a Second Chance - Adopting and Caring for Rescue Horses

This book has been favorably reviewed by many premier horse publications:

Western Horseman - August 2007 Issue - Bunkhouse Reviews - pg.170 -

“Wise initially considers why horses must be rescued, legitimate adoption facilities, the adoption process, and selecting and appropriate horse to adopt.

Chapters devoted to horse health address not only routine equine care, but also special needs for malnourished, abused, or old horses.”

Tips on Dealing with Moon Blindness

Got a couple of tips (learned the hard way) for those of you out there fighting the good fight with recurrent uveitis (moon blindness). Guardian Masks work well to help keep a horse from rubbing those eyes and irritating them. The masks also block out ultraviolet light so that you can turn the horse out, but be sure to follow your vet’s instructions before you even think of turning a horse out - especially with an active flare-up - or if he’s on atropine. You can blind a horse suffering with a uveitis flare-up if you are not extremely careful.

Cold compresses seem to help keep the horse more comfortable. You can also try using commercial preparations containing devil’s claw to help with the inflammation. Once again, get your vet’s opinion on any medications you give a horse with moon blindness before you try them. It is also very important to follow your vet’s instructions to the letter regarding any medications he prescribes for your horse.

Submitted by J.R. Wise, author of “Give a Horse a Second Chance- Adopting and Caring for Rescue Horses."

New Equestian Centre at Castle Leslie, Ireland

Anyone planning a horse riding holiday in Ireland should check out the new facilities at Castle Leslie. Best known as one of Ireland’s most historic and picturesque castles, this luxurious estate now offers visitors the ultimate horse lover's playground, the Equestrian Centre at Castle Leslie. Built by the Leslie family in 1665, Castle Leslie in County Monaghan, Ireland, is a setting made for adventure. One thousand acres of rolling hills, parklands and lakes with 300 cross-country jumps from knee-high to knee-tremblers constitute the current scope of Castle Leslie – perfect for exploring on horseback!

Breeder Alert Foaling Monitor Approaching 29 Years of Service

Rogue River, OR – January 8, 2008 – Breeder Alert®, creators of the oldest halter foaling monitor manufactured in the U.S. on the market, now offers a foaling monitor with improved transmitter pouch design. Made with durable canvas, it offers a more compact and lighter pouch for added comfort and stability. The new pouch securely attaches with velcro strap below the jaw line providing better monitoring of mare’s head position. The smaller nylon pouch eliminates the buckle and improves the fit with more comfort to the mare. The pouch easily attaches to mare’s halter whether used on Miniatures or Draft horses.

Breeder Alert® foaling alarms are popular with breeders and veterinarians. If you have a pregnant mare, want to be there when she is giving birth, and are tired of staying up all night, Breeder Alert® foaling monitors, will alert you to the impending birth. Breeder Alert® will notify you through a pager or call you on your phone.

For more information visit www.breederalert.com or Contact Sales Department at Breeder Alert (subsidiary of Allsman Enterprises, LLC), P.O. Box 1869, Rogue River, OR 97537 USA. Phone: 541-582-2101.
Fax: 541-582-1935. E-Mail: mare@breederalert.com

Wind Power Helps Provide Security for Stud Farm

Safe and Secure 24 (Stockport), specialists in wireless Live Monitored Security Systems, accepted the challenge at Meridian Stud near Leek, Staffordshire. David Cole of Safe and Secure24 (0161 494 2937) says he was delighted to take up the challenge that Meridian’s owner, Emma Shufflebotham, set by wanting total security powered by wind turbines. Apart from intruder, the system can protect in cases of fire and personnel safety. This is particularly important as the farm does not have the advantage of a telephone land line.

Construction delays have meant intermittent power for the laboratory creating a challenge to achieve the desired level of security. The system installed by Safe and Secure 24 incorporates intruder, smoke and emergency sensors and can be operated independently of an external power supply. Using GSM technology, on activation the equipment provides an immediate link to trained operatives who listen to activity at the property and take appropriate action.

Other deciding factors in choosing Safe and Secure 24 (Stockport) are that wireless technology allows for easy configuration changes to the system as the business develops; incorporation of wrist band activators give support for personnel working alone in the building (particularly important when working with horses); there are no call-out charges; no long term contracts and the support of a national organisation.

New

As a horse tragic I have established a business, Accessories Unleashed, and designed a new range of accessories for all the other horse tragics out there.The aim of this venture is to create a viable and sustainable way to support animal welfare organisations through a commercial venture.
One of these organisations which Accessories Unleashed supports is Horse Rescue.
Honey, a beautiful palomino quarter horse from Horse Rescue, is with us and being rehabilitated as she has been badly abused and mistreated. Six months ago Honey was starving. Today she is well covered and shiney. She is slowly regaining confidence and now allows us to groom her without nervously flinching at the brush.
Through our range of bags, wallets, socks, jewellry, watches and other accessories we hope to provide continued support for other needy horses and animal welfare organisations, which are identified on our website.
We are really proud of our new products and have so far had a great response and very positive feedback. We hope you will like them too!

Fjord Horse National Studbook - GREAT BRITAIN

Owners of Fjord Horses may be concerned at the announcement made by the Scottish Government that recognition and therefore passport issuing authority has been removed from the Fjord Horse Studbook Society also known as the Fjord Horse Registry of Scotland, based in Aberdeenshire.
Passports issued by FSS with become invalid on 29th February 2008. Owners have three months from that date to obtain new passports.

We would like to assure owners that this, the Fjord Horse National Studbook Association of Great Britain, is able to accomodate all people affected by this Decision and we will issue replacement passports to all.
Please contact us by email at info@fjord-horse.co.uk or telephone 0870 41 555 41.

Lyn Moran - Secretary FHNSA of GB

Career Opportunity - Equestrian Centre Manager

HORSESHOE PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE MANAGER - An exciting career opportunity is available for an experienced professional to manage Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre for the Town of Queen Creek, AZ (near Phoenix). Starting salary range is $66,186 to $69,562 DOE. First review of applications will be Feb. 15. This position may close at that time without notice. For additional information and application materials please visit our website at www.queencreek.org or call Human Resources at 480-358-3000. EOE

website URL
http://www.queencreek.org/Index.aspx?page=1

Black Hills Horse Expo

The Black Hills Horse Expo debuted May 24, 2003, as a unique and exciting way to raise money for the Northern Hills Area CASA (NHCASA) Program. In its sixth year, the Black Hills Horse Expo is quickly establishing its place among the larger horse expos in the nation. What makes this horse expo unique is that it is a fundraiser for abused and neglected children.

The 2008 Black Hills Horse Expo will feature nationally renowned clinician Julie Goodnight among a variety of other presenters and entertainers. The 2008 event will again present the Trainers’ Challenge, where three horse trainers compete in front of judges and an audience to see who can most effectively train a young, unbroken horse during the time challenge.

Visitors to the Expo can also enjoy a variety of vendors, children’s activities, silent auction and, as always horses! Breed Demonstrations and the Stallion Showcase will be presented several times each day. We are still looking for unique horse breeds and quality stallions to take part in this year’s event. If you would like to show off your horse we invite you to register today.

The Saturday Evening Show will feature the equine extremist, Tommie Turvey. Tommie is a one-of-a-kind, horse riding dare-devil who will have you on the edge of your seat throughout his performance. Also performing will be the Red Rodeo Cowboy Girls, an exciting show that features acrobatic riding and vaulting. This high caliber show is sure to please the entire family!

The 6th Annual Expo will be held March 8-9 2008, at the Pennington County Events Center in Rapid City, SD. For more information about the 2008 Black Hills Horse Expo, contact Billye Jo Casteel, BHHE Committee Chairwoman, at 605-456-2222 or email casteel@sdplains.com. Information is also available at www.blackhillshorseexpo.com.