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The Black
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We would like to
share with you the progress that we are making toward the
lofty goal of bringing the Black Stallion Literacy Project
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Larry Barmblett has reserved Barton
Coliseum and we hope that he will follow up with the exact date
and a copy of the flier that he will be sending to each school
in the Little Rock area this week.
The BSLP encourages children to love
reading by introducing them to something that they can touch,
feel and get excited about, horses. They provide the children
with a hard back book, The Black Stallion, provide the schools
with a curriculum that fits into the framework for Arkansas, and
as the final reward, they will bring the show, The Arabian
Nights to Little Rock! What a great experience for these lucky
5000 children!
The program goes through the
schools, so we are sending fliers to the schools and can
approach this in several ways including getting 4th grade
teachers excited, principals enthusiastic or getting
superintendents to give a nod. This, we are told, qualifies for
Title 1 funds, so our mission is to ask schools to adopt the
program, improving children's reading skills, and at the same
time encouraging them to love reading and to go on to succeed in
life. What a great idea! Let's put Arkansas on the map for
outstanding students with ambition!
Please call for any additional
information. We are going into our local schools and sharing
information with them. We have available brochures and videos
of the program and are happy to share.
We will have a booth at the Egyptian Arabian Fair in Texas Sept.
17th - 19th and will look forward to seeing you there.
Gene and
Laura
Round Mountain Arabians
870-746-4500
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Misty River
Hounds Opening Hunt |
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Opening
hunt has been set for October 9 with all the color and
pomp tradition allows. Field riders over fences are formal
with English attire. Hilltoppers are informal.
Western riders are invited to ride with the second field.
The hunt will be followed by the annual spit-roasted pig and
gourmet side-dishes with desserts galore.
Invitations to join the Misty River Hounds for the 2004-2005
season are out with requested response no later than October 1.
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Directions: HWY 45E driving past three Huntsville
exits. At Pennzoil Gas Plaza, turn left on dirt road
265, cross bridge, turn left. One mile to Misty River
Farms hayfield. For more information: Dina Del
Guerico 479-559-2904. |
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Youth
Achievements
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Patricia Wichser crowned senior horseshow queen.
Wichser, 17, is
a 2004 graduate of Prairie Grove High School and will be
studying agriculture at NWA Community College in the fall.
She is the daughter of John and Marie Wichser of Farmington. |
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Patricia Wichser of Farmington was crowned senior horseshow
queen at the State 4-H Horse Show in Pine Bluff on July 8.
Wichser, president of the Young Riders 4-H Club in
Washington County, earned the opportunity to participate in
the state queen’s contest by winning Queen at the Tri-County
4-H Horse Show in Fayetteville in April and at the North
Arkansas District 4-H Show in Harrison in June. As the 2004
State Horse Show Queen, she will reign as an ambassador for
4-H and represent Arkansas 4-H members throughout the year
by participating in various public events. |
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Razorback
Roundup Sale |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 20TH. In addition to the sale this year, starting
at 10am, Nutrena will
be sponsoring equine educational presentations by nationally
recognized experts - more details
will be provided soon!
This is going to be absolutely the
best sale yet. Included in the sale line-up are:
5 geldings (1 two-year old, other four are 3 or older)
2 yearling geldings
5 weanlings
7 mares (3 bred, others open ridable)
We have tons of color in the sale this year. Three loud paints,
sorrels with flaxen manes, a beautiful palomino, two red
line-backed duns, and a dappled gray.
Below is an image of Jobi (Pocos' Cutie Pie). She will be in the sale. She is
gentle for anyone to ride, sound, registered in three breed
associations, and absolutely beautiful. Pretend she doesn't
have a "baby belly" because we
haven't even weaned her colt yet!
www.razorbackroundup.org
The new online catalog is not online
yet, but it will be this month!
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BUSCOPAN ~ From Dr.
Powell's Desk |
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Jeremy Powell, DVM,
examines a broodmare at the D.E. King Equine Pavilion. |
Dr. Powell is an Assistant Professor for the Department
of Animal Science. He teaches Diseases of Livestock,
Intro to Companion Animal Industry and Companioin Animal
Management. He is also the advisor for Pre-Vet
students as well as the Pre-Vet Club. |
BUSCOPAN FOR COLIC
Recently, a new product has been
approved in the U.S. for the treatment of colic. Boehringer
Ingelhiem has received approval to manufacture the drug Buscopan®
for distribution in the U.S. It is labeled for the treatment of
spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, and simple impactions. This
drug will be available through your veterinarian, and can be
used to help suppress gut spasms and alleviate abdominal pain
that is associated with colic episodes. Buscopan® has been
approved for use in other countries for several years. Research
has shown that Buscopan® can provide fast relief for symptoms
associated with many types of colic. This drug also acts without
masking important vital signs, allowing a veterinarian to make
quicker prognostic decisions for the affected animal. You can
find out more about the product by going to the following
website:
http://www.bi-vetmedica.com/product_sites/Buscopan/reference.html
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2004
Washington County Fair |
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Don't
miss the 2004 Washington County Fair August 24 - August
28.Washington County agriculture includes forestry, poultry,
dairy, hogs, horticulture, fruits, vegetables and beef cattle.
In late August and early fall, the harvest is celebrated with
county fairs throughout the state.
The
2003 Fair attracted approximately 68,000 people. Be sure
to visit the Washington County Fair this year! |
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Whetston
Ministries |
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Miracle Mountain Ranch |
October 21-22
Whetston Ministries sponsors the
"Sermon on the Mount",
a unique faith based horsemanship program featuring Lewis Sterrett from
Miracle Mountain Ranch. It will be held at the Pauline
Whitaker Animal Science Arena, Fayetteville.
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For
information go to
www.miraclemountainranch.org |
Miracle
Mountain Ranch Missions Inc. is a non-profit
non-denominational Christian training center. MMRM is a member
of Christian Camping International, and has a standard of
excellence in facility, ministry and message performance. MMRM
is also a leader in the field of camp horsemanship safety and
holds a membership and certification with CHA, which is the
Association for Horsemanship Safety and Education.
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