~ Evergreen Miniature Horse Club ~ Miniature Mouthpiece December 2014 Editor: Judy Cates Next Meeting December 20, 2014 MINIATURE HORSE CLUB 2013 OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Lisa Pichler (425) 301-7982 VICE PRESIDENT: SECRETARY Judy Cates (253) 847-1301 miniappys@gmail.com TREASURER: Mary Ann Fowler (425) 228-4504 4-H/YOUTH ADVISOR Veronika Davis (360) 446-2235 Inside this Issue: President s message 2 Combined Driving 2 Winter Colic 3 Recipes 4 Mark Bullington Memorial 4 Classified Ads 5-6 Membership Form 7 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE When: DECEMBER 20, 2014 Where: Elmer s 7427 S. Hosmer Tacoma, WA 98408 253-473-0855 Time: 1:00 PM Directions: From the North: take the 72nd St Exit; at the stoplight, Turn left, go over the overpass thru two lights to S. Hosmer; turn right; go about 2 blocks and Elmer s on the left side of the road. From the South: Take the 72nd St. exit, turn right on S. Hosmer; go about 2 blocks and look for the sign for Elmer s on the left.
. MEMBERSHIP DUES Jan 1 - Dec 31 $25 - Family $15 - Individual $5 - Sponsored Youth Sometimes walking away has nothing to do with weakness, and everything to do with strength. We walk away not because we want others to realize our worth and value, but because we finally realize our own. President s Message A Note from the President Hello Fellow Members, Thank You for allowing me to become President of our wonderful family oriented club! I feel very blessed and look forward to working closely with all of you. We had a great business meeting with a good turn out last month and are very excited to host the Area 8 National Area show once again. Dates for the show are July 31 - Aug 2 in Spanaway at the Tacoma Unit. We have members already out searching for sponsorships and preparing t make this year even better than ever! We also get the privilege of adding 12 of the carriage driving classes to our show this year.. Another exciting thing we are going to try this year on a trial basis (which I think will be very successful) is hosting an aisle at the show to promote our farms and stallions. We will get more info out on that as soon as possible as well. It will be a great opportunity to have a gathering place and be able to show off our farms and horses, past and present. Some members are working on setting up a date and time to have a Carriage Driving Clinic with Dorothy Whiteman who has offered to help us all learn about carriage driving. More details on that to follow. Also, we have until the next meeting to take Vice President nominations, so get them in if you are unable to attend and we will vote in a new VP at that time. Our next meeting will Dec 20th at 1:00 at Elmer s in Tacoma. Don t forget it is an Ugly Sweater Theme so wear an ugly sweater. We have prizes for best/worst sweater. LOL!! Should be lot s of fun. Hope to see you there. Your President, Lisa Pichler COMBINED DRIVING NEWS Happ s in Ethel, WA is now Happy Trails Arena. Contact Diana Axness for information about CDE - Combined Driving Events or if you would like to find out more about getting into Combined Driving. This is a fun way for getting your horses or ponies doing something different. For more information contact: Diana Axness driving@einw.org Equestrian Institute NW website: Einw.org/pageDriving Miniature Mouthpiece Page 2 PaPage 2
PREVENTING WINTER COLIC During the cold weather of Winter, it can sometimes be a challenge to keep your horses well hydrated during the extremely cold weather. Here are a few suggestions for keeping your horses well hydrated. 1. Keeping your horse hydrated: Your horses can become very dehydrated by not drinking enough water. Many horses don t like to drink cold water or don t drink enough water during the cold weather. By having a tank heater in their water trough to keep the water temperature at or close to 45 degrees, the horses are more inclined to drink their water. Another strategy for keeping your horse hydrated is by feeding mashes. Bran is the traditional mash base but can be made nutritionally balanced by adding senior feeds. Another way is to provide water is to provide beet pulp well saturated with water. An other alternative is to make a slurry of their grain/mash and give it to them right away. 2. Provide as much turn out as possible: It is a well established fact that a horse is kept in a stall for most of the day is more likely to colic than one who is turned out. Pasture living keeps a horse s gut moving. By the horse moving around or being physically active, the continual grazing is beneficial as this is what the horse was designed for. For those horses who are kept in stalls with limited turnout, if possible, three smaller feedings are suggested instead of two larger feedings. This does make it easier for the horse to digest their feedings. This mimics the natural feeding patterns of a horse on pasture. 3. Feed plenty of forage: When pasture dies back in winter, hay replaces grass as the foundation of a horse s diet. A horse on adequate pasture full-time will be continuously digesting water-rich grass, ideal for preventing colic. In winter, meals of dry hay are more common and can be associated with colic. Not only is drier forage more likely to create intestinal blockages, but the gut slows in the hours spent waiting for hay to be served twice a day. Horses will be burning more calories in cold weather to stay warm and may possibly drop weight as a result. It is better to increase the amount of forage instead the amount of grain during this time. The gut healthy hay will help with the digestion as the additional concentrates/grain can lead to gas colic as the high calorie feed ferments in the gut. 4. Be vigilant when storms roll in: It seems like when ever there are storms or a sudden change in the weather, there appears to be an increase in colic cases during the winter. With this in mind, keep an eye on the forecast and be extra vigilant when a storm front is moving in. The articles provided in this Newsletter are for informational purposes only and neither reflect the opinions of, nor are endorsed by Evergreen Miniature Horse Club (EMHC), or any of it s Board of Directors or Members. EMHC is not responsible for the content or any articles provided. We recommend you check with your Veterinarian, farrier, or appropriate professional before starting any treatment on your horse. We also recommend following the guidelines on any products discussed in any articles printed in this Newsletter. December 2014ay 2014 Page 3
Turkey Pot Pie Casserole 1 12oz jar homestyle roasted turkey gravy 1 C classico creamy Alfredo pasta sauce 2 C frozen peas and carrots thawed 2 C cooked penna pasta Recipes Preheat oven 400 degrees Coat 11 x 8 baking dish Mix gravy and Alfredo sauce together Stir in turkey and vegetables; blend in penna pasta. Season with salt and pepper Spoon in to dish Bake uncovered 20-30 minutes. Serves 4 Crockpot Chicken Casserole 1/2 C butter 16oz mixed frozen vegetables 1 can cream of chicken soup - do not dilute 1 can cream of mushroom soup - do not dilute 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp onion powder 2 pkgs chicken flavor ramen noodles 6 C chicken chopped breast 2 C milk Place butter in slow cooker, add vegetables and soups, mix well. Sprinkle garlic powder, Onion powder and seasoning form ramen packets. Chicken on top. Cover and cook on Low 6 hrs or high for 3 hours. Break ramen and add to cooker. Stir and cover. Cook on high one hour or until noodles are tender. Serves 4. MARK BULLINGTON MEMORIAL To those of us who knew and miss Mark: Pat and I started a memorial for Mark right after his death. Each year we take items to the homeless, needy and the left behind by society. Items that are needed and often not provided at shelters are shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brushes, combs, lotions, etc. If you would like to donate even partial bottles, they would be appreciated. Please bring them to the next meeting. We also take donations all year long. They can be dropped off at any AMHA or AMHR show at our stalls or where we are camping. Thank you all. Miniature Mouthpiece Page 4
Members Classifed Ads Judy Cates, (253) 906-0471, miniappys@gmail.com 12/14 I regretfully will no longer be breeding my Foundation Shetlands so I am offering these well bred Foundation Shetlands for sale. These are not culls. >BC I Can t Believe She Is Not Black: 3 yr old bay Foundation Certified ASPC filly, 39 at withers, very nice conformation and should be in the show arena. Her sire is Lil Britches Kid Clyde (HOF) Dam: Pan s Showstopper who is by SG Up & Atom (HOF). She has an awesome pedigree. Princess leads, stands for the farrier, I have clipped her head and bridle path and legs without problems, she trailers well. She is a quick learner. I have worked with her on standing up for halter and she does well with this. She should be a very nice driving pony as she has very nice movement. I am asking $1250. > JC s Katydid: ASPC/AMHR, Foundation Certified, DOB: May 10, 1999, 41.50 at her withers, grey with brindle markings. Katy has her HOF in halter. Sire: Z.J. s Windwalker (HOF) by Wink s Showdeo Kidd II: Dam: BHR Pearl (HOF). Katy was bred to Cheg Kim s Golden Ranger (HOF). She stands for trims, clips, bathes, leads and trailers well. She is a great mare and retired for a broodmare. This is a great foal between these two. Asking $1500. > Miss Tough and Ready: ASPC, Foundation Certified; filly, Dob: May 14, 2014; Grulla? (she keeps changing at this point); VERY NICE filly, VERY nice conformation as she is better than both parents and both parents have their HOF in Halter. Sire: Cheg- Kims Golden Ranger (HOF); Dam: JC s Katydid (HOF). This could be your next halter winner. She will be weaned in October; asking $1000 for this gorgeous filly. This picture is at 4 months old. > Ranger s Dash of Flash: ASPR; colt, Dob: May 4, 2014; Black bay, blaze, left rear stocking and right rear sock. Sire: Cheg-Kim s Golden Ranger - ASPC. Dam: Mellinium Barbie (Hackney/ASPR reg) Grand Sire on Dam s side: Nightheir Dam: Doll s Carnation These hackneys are bred for trotting. This colt is a very nice boy. He is a nice mover with very nice conformation. Asking $750 > Mini Appy s Red Baron: AMHR, Born May 2014, sorrel colt with a great trot, should be a good county driving horse with a fancy trot - not quite a pleasure trot. He has a baby doll type head with a level top line, very nice conformation. His dam: Little Katrina, is a red roan with her HOF in halter. She did well in Liberty too. Sire: Carpe Diem s Farm Tatonka. Red should mature about 35. Asking $750 for this very nice colt. Miniature Mouthpiece Page 5
MEMBERS CLASSIFIED ADS Jeanette Komro, mysticalmiracleminis@msn.com 11/14 > Teaparty - black bay mini mare, 29, in her 20 s. Would like to place her in a forever home. Free to approved home. Pictures upon request for either of these. Linda and Pat McGinnis, (360) 675-0876, Lunewalker@aol.com 12/14 >Lymricks Rocket Man: AMHR, 2 yr old sorrel Pinto gelding; Sire: Sami s Rocket Squirrel HOF Single Pleasure Driving; Multi National & World titles. AMHA/AMHR; Dam: Sami s Zumi Moon; AMHR silver bay. Rocket Man won in halter as a yearling. He is now started in driving and started in halter obstacles. He is gentle in spirit and courageous in heart. Imagine what he can do for you this year. $1000 Margaret Cahill, 206-915 0339, starvalley@me.com, 9/14 Chestnut colt: 2013 stallion by Philia Blazes Joe Dandy out of WHF Captivations Silk Stockings, $1000. Kathy Mathena, 253-245-4072, kibbles96@msn.com 11/14 Roadster silks: size small, great condition, $100. Classified Ads Notice To give all EMHC members access to post in the classified section of the newsletter and on the web pages we are going to limit the time an ad will be published. Ads will be limited to 3 months (3 newsletter issues) if not updated in that time period. But, if you keep me informed monthly of your sales and/or no sales an ad can run, space permitting, until all items are gone. Jennifer Brown-Ostler, 425-879-0890, potlachfarm@frontier.com 11/14 Shine On O.K.: Will be standing at stud for 2015 at Triple Heart Ranch with Syndi Kanzler. Inquiries can be made with either Jennifer at 425-879-0890; email potlachfarm@frontier.com or Syndi Kanzler at 509-949-4622 or email thrminis@frontier.com. More information and picture on EMHC website Classifieds. Thanks for your understanding Miniature Mouthpiece Page 6
EVERGREEN MINIATURE HORSE CLUB Open to all Miniature Horses 38 and Under MINIATURE HORSE CLUB Lisa Pichler, President (425) 301-7982, Vice President, () gallerytrainingcenter@yahoo.com Judy Cates, Secretary, (253) 847-1301 Mary Ann Fowler, Treasurer, (425) 228-4504 miniappys@gmail.com mafbarnone@earthlink.net Membership application Date: Single Renewal Family New NAME(S): Youth under 18: FARM NAME: E-MAIL/WEBSITE: HOME ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: TELEPHONE: CELL: INTERESTS: (ie: Driving, Showing, Pleasure): This application must be signed by those over age 18 who are applying (or sponsoring youth) for membership. Date Signature(s) Dues: $15 Single, $25 Family, $5 Youth (sponsored) per year Jan 1 Dec 31 Membership must be received by March 31st to be eligible for Year End Awards Please make check payable to Evergreen Miniature Horse Club - Thanks! Mail to: Judy Cates, Secretary, 27717 114th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338 Miniature Mouthpiece Page 6
Evergreen Miniature Horse Club 27717 114th Ave E Graham, WA 98338 www.evergreenminiaturehorseclub.com Next Meeting December 20, 2014