Curly Horse Rescue, Inc. A 501c (3) Vermont Corporation 910 US Route 2 Marshfield, VT

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Curly Horse Rescue, Inc. A 501c (3) Vermont Corporation 910 US Route 2 Marshfield, VT 05658 www.curlyrescue.

According to the final situation report published by the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, There are no new cases and no new premises affected.

gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/ Although things have quieted down a bit since the outbreak, we all need to stay vigilant against disease.

quarantine any new or sick horses, or those who are suspected of infection. To become a member, contact us at chrworklist@gmail.com, or via the website: www.

1 Curly Horse Rescue, Inc. A 501c (3) Vermont Corporation 910 US Route 2 Marshfield, VT Newsletter Volume 2, Publication 3, July 2011 EHV-1 Update Many of you have been concerned about the EHV-1 outbreak that happened in late spring. According to the final situation report published by the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, There are no new cases and no new premises affected. Disease spread in connection with this incident has been contained and no further situation reports will be generated. Link: USDA APHIS: Although things have quieted down a bit since the outbreak, we all need to stay vigilant against disease. The best way you can do this is to make sure that your horses are current on vaccinations, have a current coggins test, utilize parasite control measures, and quarantine any new or sick horses, or those who are suspected of infection. To become a member, contact us at chrworklist@gmail.com, or via the website: We d love to have you join us! Have you seen our CHR mugs? Our mugs now sport 5 different designs. One for every day of the work week! Get yours at: Find us on the Web! And on facebook at:

2 Finding Lela By Caren Schumann Last year Caren chronicled her adventures with Dancer, and shared with us the story of how Dancer passed away unexpectedly. The passing of Dancer was not the end however; here Caren continues the story... When Dancer passed away the world felt apart for me. I loved that girl so much; she became such a big part of my heart. The news was shocking that morning. She made such great progress, we were so close, and now, she would not be here anymore. It was hard to believe. When I arrived at the barn, there was blood everywhere. All my horses where covered in it. But, that gave me a kind of peace, because she was not alone when she died. She was right in the middle of her family when she passed away. She looked very peaceful in the end. I felt horrible those days. I always thought. I should have seen all the signs. I should have done something. In the end though, everything made sense. But these small pieces of a puzzle were not clear to me when she was still alive. Brave girl. She must have been in pain for much longer, but she did not show it to me. She calmed down a lot, and we had moments that we were as close I can t tell. It still makes me cry. She was simply my special one. She said Goodbye! to me with a rainbow over the place where she passed away when there actually could not have been one... it was absolutely cloudy. But the rainbow was there, all my barn mates confirmed, since I did not trust my eyes. I told her former good owners about her passing away. They were devastated as well. I compiled a USB-stick with thousands of shots we took while she was with us. We took pictures of every second of her. Somehow we just knew that only a little time was left. We were ing back and forth, and I was very relieved that they did not blame me. It took me a long time to get back to normal again. Later, I chatted a bit back and forth with the former good owners of Dancer. I asked them if the dam of Dancer, Lela, would ever be in foal again, and if so that I would be the first to be interested. They told me that this was never going to happen, since they would not raise a foal to give it away. Though I know there would never be a second Dancer for me, I was disappointed. I could not believe that this story should have come to an end here. But that was the way it seemed to be, so I started marching on. My other ones were needing me as well. Sometime later, I received an from Katie, the former good owner of Dancer. She said that she was going to College and had no more time for the horses etc. and if I would be interested in taking Lela, Dancer s dam home. YES, YES, YES. This was all I was thinking. Lela was a former rescue together with Dancer. She was nearly starved with Dancer when Katie took her home. If I was apart from Dancer, Lela could bring her near to me since as her dam, she must have had influence on the way Dancer was. So it was absolutely no question for me to take Lela home. Now Lela is part of my herd and the apple of my eye as well. And she knows that! She is so much Dancer, it makes me smiles sometimes. On the other hand, she is totally different. Where Dancer was clever and independent, Lela is clingy and a follower. Anyway. A part of Dancer is here with me again, and that makes me so happy I can t tell. Lela will be in foal next year, and I expect NO Dancer. But I expect something as SPECIAL as my beloved Lela is, and my beloved Dancer was.

CHR s Curly Horse Photo Contest The Results are IN!

Dun Appaloosa - Snowmans Magic, Stallion bred and owned by Shelly

com 2nd: Bay Tobiano JT s Colt 45 Peacemaker a/k/a Shooter owned by

Sabino *Missi Champ Caren Schumann, www.cps-mail.

3 CHR s Curly Horse Photo Contest The Results are IN! The winners of the following Categories are: CURLY COLOR 1st: Bay Dun Appaloosa - Snowmans Magic, Stallion bred and owned by Shelly White standing at 2nd: Bay Tobiano JT s Colt 45 Peacemaker a/k/a Shooter owned by Julie & Terry Schmidt, photographed by Julie Schmidt 3rd: Palomino Sabino *Missi Champ Caren Schumann, Tie With: Bay Tobiano - TFN Warriors Lila Ecani, Shawn Tucker, Three Feathers Creative Photography Lawrenceburg, KY

CURLY COAT 1st: TFN Woyawaste Cikala Owned and photograhed by

three-feathers.com 2nd: Ringo. Sorrel Curly.

com, Photo by Ellen Southwell. Owned by Paul Leveroni.

4 CURLY COAT 1st: TFN Woyawaste Cikala Owned and photograhed by Shawn Tucker Three Feathers Native Curly Horses 2nd: Ringo. Sorrel Curly. Bred by Don Bosman, Bit-O-Wy Curlies, Photo by Ellen Southwell. Owned by Paul Leveroni. 3rd: *JT s Colt 45 Peacemaker a/k/a Shooter owned by Julie & Terry Schmidt photographed by Julie Schmidt

CURLY CAN DO 1st: Mocha, Buckskin curly.

Ellen Southwell Bit-O-Wy Curlies, www.bitowy.

Moon Ranch DCC Traveler standing at stud www.travelingmoonranch.

Traveling com 3rd: *Oh Boy ridden in Comanche garb by Terry

5 CURLY CAN DO 1st: Mocha, Buckskin curly. Driving/Pulling Bred By Don Bosman Owned and photographed by By Ellen Southwell Bit-O-Wy Curlies, 2nd: *DCC Traveler Owner / Breeder: Liz Mattke Traveling Moon Ranch DCC Traveler standing at stud Tied with: *DCC Traveler Owner / Breeder: Liz Mattke Traveling Moon Ranch DCC Traveler standing at stud 3rd: *Oh Boy ridden in Comanche garb by Terry Schmidt owned by Julie & Terry Schmidt photographed by Julie Schmidt

PEOPLES CHOICE 1st:JT s Lobodacious a/k/a Bo Curly

granddaughter) photographed by Julie Schmidt Tied

photographed by Shawn Tucker Three Feathers Native

com 2nd: *Xandra Heather Keller, Skygazer Ranch,

com 3rd:Photo by Amanda Ives of her brother, Victor

6 PEOPLES CHOICE 1st:JT s Lobodacious a/k/a Bo Curly stallion owned by Julie & Terry Schmidt (and granddaughter) photographed by Julie Schmidt Tied with: TFN Warriors Cica Tahalo (and Bengal) Owned and photographed by Shawn Tucker Three Feathers Native Curly Horses 2nd: *Xandra Heather Keller, Skygazer Ranch, owner, breeder, photographer. 3rd:Photo by Amanda Ives of her brother, Victor and Belle, owned by Curly Horse Rescue, Inc. Tied with: Jen Scharf, Double J & D Acres,

7 Tips to Keep Your Horse Cool This Summer! The hot days of summer are here and in some parts of the country the days can exceed 100 degrees. Make sure that your horse is able to stay cool by following these guidelines: Supply plenty of fresh water daily. Keep the container in the shade if possible. Supply a shady spot where each horse can go for relief from the heat Consider hosing your horses down every now and then to keep them cool and wash away the salt left from evaporated sweat. Install box fans out of reach of the horses in stalls and/or sheds and turn them on during still days for a supplemental breeze. Supply a large white salt block free choice so your horse can replenish salt lost due to sweating. What else do you do to help keep your horse cool during the hot summer months? Head on over to the CHR members list and Facebook and tell us how you help keep your horse cool! CHRescue@yahoogroups.com or Curly Horse Rescue would like to thank everyone who supported us by giving donations and gifts, fostering a horse, adopting a horse, or helping with a rescue. Remember, your donations are tax deductible! Donations can be made at the website Horses can become scared when subjected to unfamiliar loud noises. Please be safe if you will be using fireworks this 4th of July Holiday! CHR is looking for a few good homes! Interested in becoming a foster caregiver or adopting an available Curly Horse? Know someone who is? Let us know. We can provide you with a foster care or adoption application. We also need people who are willing to be on standby for when a need arises. If you have some extra room at your place and a lot of love in your heart, volunteering to be a foster caregiver might be for you. Contact us through the website at for more information on how you can become a foster or adoptive home. Articles are being received for this newsletter. If you have a story about a Curly Horse that you adopted, fostered, or are fostering, please submit it to chrworklist@gmail.com, subject line: Newsletter. Thank you!

Triumph. From Trauma to. With patience and love, abused horses can learn to trust again ARTICLE BY CECILIA KAYANO PHOTOS BY EVALYN BEMIS

Triumph. From Trauma to. With patience and love, abused horses can learn to trust again ARTICLE BY CECILIA KAYANO PHOTOS BY EVALYN BEMIS From Trauma to Triumph With patience and love, abused horses can learn to trust again ARTICLE BY CECILIA KAYANO PHOTOS BY EVALYN BEMIS www.horsearoundnm.com Nov/Dec 2018 HORSE AROUND 17 CWhen Emma came