RAZORBACK ROUNDUP 2004

STUDENT-MANAGED SALE GROSSES $59,887 FOR TEACHING PROGRAMS

At the Razorback Roundup auction Saturday, November 20^th horses and cattle generated $59,887. All profits from the sale are used to support the D. E. King Equine Program and teaching programs in the Department of Animal Science.

This year’s horse auction exceeded all expectations with a new record gross of $52,562, and an average of $2,610. Additionally, eight U. of A. cattle were sold in a silent auction that generated $7,325.

 Palace Prince was the high selling horse at $6,500. He was purchased by long-time supporters, Duane and Diana Cantey of Mt. Vernon, AR. A record 174 registered bidders and an audience of 500 attended. Twenty students in Equine Behavior and Training showed their horses in a pre-sale demonstration, while 30 students in Horse and Livestock Merchandising produced the sale, serving as bid spotters, clerks, and registration staff. Twenty Equine Program Volunteers donated 140 hours of their time and expertise to help groom the horses and run the sale.

SCENES FROM THE SALE

Jo Beth Stevens and Shadow

Stacy Cornforth and Tonya

Bonnie Guthrie and Charisma

Marissa Geels and P.J.

UA ELEKTRA MOVES TO KANSAS

"I am really quite impressed with Pip (UA Elektra), she is settling in quickly and while she does the antics of a young horse she has a great head on her shoulders and really takes things in stride.  I have to admit I was terrified the first hour in the trailer having lost my first warmblood baby during foaling I am overprotective to say the least (come on I've been dreaming of a warmblood baby for good grief 20 years?).
 
My husband was so excited to see the books listed in
the notebook as he has read two and is very familiar with the third, much of our training program is based on the same philosophy.  I love anything "horsey" so please add me to the newsletter...having been out of the saddle for seven years I really can't get enough! 

We are planning to come down to the next auction, my husband saw several horses he would love to work with so next year will be his turn if there is a special horse there.
 
I have no doubt Pip is going to do great things...right now I'm just going to enjoy watching her grow and mature into the amazing mare I know she will be!

Thanks again! I'm so thrilled we found the auction
and for the first time since that horrible morning when
my mare lost her foal and nearly died...our barn
doesn't feel as hollow as it has... it is a GOOD feeling!
~Camille Hostetter
 

HORSE FESTIVAL 2005

Horse Acts, Vendors, and Breed Representatives for Horse Festival 2005

Horse Festival 2005 is just around the corner!  It will be held April 1 & 2, 2005.  Our annual festival keeps getting bigger and better. Last year's festival featured over 20 different breeds of horses, and horse demonstrations of all types.

If you know of a unique breed of horse for the popular "Parade of Breeds," or a horse act that you think would be educational and entertaining for a large audience, please contact KathI Jogan. Additionally, there are limited spaces for vendors available.  If you are interested in reserving a place to advertise your farm, or sell your wares, please let us know.

Kathi Jogan
kjogan@uark.edu
 

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTS

Bailey Taylor, 13 year old daughter of Tim and Kim Taylor of Springdale, AR, recently represented Arkansas at the 2004 Youth Palomino World Show in Tulsa, OK. Bailey and her palomino gelding, Show Off My Sevens, won a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in 13 and Under Hunt Seat Equitation. They also placed 4th in Hunter Under Saddle, 5th in Road Hack, 6th in Western Pleasure and 7th in color. They were finalist in Showmanship and Western Horsemanship.

Currently Bailey and Buster are leading the nation in overall points in the 13 and Under division. Also, they are leading the nation in Open Road Hack.

EAGALA LEVEL I EAP/EAL TRAININGS

Visit EAGALA.org for certification details
Registration details to follow.
Local hosts: Kim McCone Copps, LCSW and Kent Morris
Contact: Kim@nwafumc.org

from the Texas Animal Health Commission

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Louisiana

Louisiana officials have confirmed at least 10 horses have died from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and another 10 are believed to have had the mosquito-borne disease.

Equine owners in East Texas, or persons who plan to haul their animals to the area, should make sure their horses have been vaccinated against the disease.
 

Planning to take equine animals to events, or transporting pack animals to Colorado or New Mexico for hunting?
 
Due to the continuing Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) outbreak in Colorado and New Mexico, animals traveling into Colorado or New Mexico must have an examination by an accredited veterinarian prior to returning to Texas.  The negative examination results by the Colorado or New Mexico veterinarian may be recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection that accompanied the animal, if the certificate is still valid (less than 45 days old).  Otherwise, a new certificate of veterinary inspection must be issued by the accredited veterinarian in Colorado or New Mexico. 

The following statement and the accredited veterinarian's original signature must be recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection:
"The animals represented on this certificate of veterinary inspection have not originated from a premise or area under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis or a premise on which vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed in the past thirty days. I have examined each animal and have found no signs of vesicular stomatitis."

The Colorado Department of Agriculture lists cases and affected counties on its web site at: http://www.ag.state.co.us/animals/VSV/VSVWebsite.html
For information on cases in New Mexico, contact the state veterinarian's office at 505-841-6161.
 
If you have any questions, please call the Texas Animal Health Commission's permit department at
1-800-550-8242, ext. 777.
 

VS Quarantines Released

News Release;  Texas Animal Health Commission

All Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) Quarantines Released in Texas

For the first time since May 19, Texas has no animals or herds restricted because of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS), a blistering disease that can temporarily debilitate affected equine animals, cattle, goats, deer, swine or other susceptible species. VS occurs every few years in the Southwest, and the virus is thought to be transmitted by sand flies and black flies. Animals affected by the disease usually begin to heal several weeks after exhibiting blisters, sloughing of skin or sores in and around the mouth, above the hooves, or on the muzzle or teats.

“Texas was the first of three states to have VS infection this year. Throughout the summer, laboratory tests confirmed infection in horses and cattle on 15 Texas premises in eight counties. On October 18, the final Texas quarantine was released. This premise, in Kerr County, had been quarantined in early September, when VS infection was confirmed in a horse. We currently have no VS cases or quarantines, and no active VS investigations,” explained Dr. Bob Hillman, Texas’ state veterinarian and head of the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the state’s livestock and poultry health regulatory agency. Texas counties with confirmed VS cases this summer were Reeves, Val Verde, Uvalde, Starr, Yoakum, Kerr, Bandera and Dimmit. Animal health officials lift premise quarantines 30 days after the animals heal from the VS lesions.

Dr. Hillman said that releasing the last VS quarantine in the state will make it easier to ship Texas livestock to other states. He recommended, however, that producers and private veterinary practitioners continue to check with states of destination prior to transporting animals, to ensure all entry requirements are met.

As of mid-October, 107 premises in 22 Colorado counties, and 39 premises in eight New Mexico counties remain quarantined, due to VS infection. VS-infected animals in these states include horses, cattle, an alpaca, a llama, and several sheep and goats.

“VS rarely causes death in affected animals, but it is painful to animals, due to blisters and sloughing of skin. When VS strikes cattle or other cloven-hooved animals, laboratory tests are essential, because VS lesions mimic those of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly dangerous foreign animal disease. Even though horses are not susceptible to FMD, we still recommend testing, to determine whether the lesions were caused by VS, a toxic plant or poison,” said Dr. Bob Hillman.

“As always, we urge producers to call their private veterinary practitioner and their state animal health officials if livestock or poultry exhibit unusual signs of disease,” said Dr. Hillman. These signs may include blistering or sores around the animal’s mouth, hooves or teats; widespread illness or unexpected death loss in a herd or flock; unusual ticks or maggots; or animals that stagger or are unable to rise or walk.

For info, contact Carla Everett, information officer, at
1-800-550-8242, ext. 710, or ceverett@tahc.state.tx.us

To make a report, owners and private veterinary practitioners should call:
Texas Animal Health Commission -- 1-800-550-8242
New Mexico Livestock Board -- 1-505-841-6161
Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarians Office
1-303-239-4161

STOLEN SADDLES

We have had two saddles stolen out of our trailer in Atkins, Arkansas on Nov. 1. They are both barrel racing saddles. One is a Circle Y 14 inch saddle with square floral tooled skirt, rough out with black suede seat. ASHSAA JR HIGH POINT 2002 is stamped on fender. The other one is a J & L 14 inch barrel saddle, square basketweave skirt, rough out fenders. If either saddle is seen please contact the Pope County Sheriff's office at 479-968-2558 or 479-641-2863 or 479-264-7512 or 479-264-6306.
leobarhoss@yahoo.com

EQUINE SIGNS

DON'T MISS THE HUNT!

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Misty River Hounds
Junior Invitational Hunt
December 11 -  Flyer (click here!)