February 2012
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Go Horseback riding on Myrtle Beach the 3rd weekend in November through the end of February.
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3 -Southern National Draft Horse Pull
Southern National Draft Horse Pull has been the grand finale of The Southern Farm Show for nearly thirty years. When the producers of the farm
show announced they would not be hosting the draft horse pull this year Rob Hall and Calvin Davis went to work to make sure the tradition of the
Southern National Draft Horse Pull will go on as scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012.
Calvin Davis brings to the event many years of experience in the equine community. Rob Hall is a media and marketing professional. He has
produced many events, including bluegrass festivals and horse shows. Both are draft horse owners.
Top contenders from all over the country will be invited to compete. Spectators will also be treated to a coon mule jumping contest and the Double
Bar L Shooters of North Carolina will demonstrate the sport of cowboy mounted shooting.
Draft horse pulling is a contest that requires brute strength and stamina. It traces back to the earliest times of domesticated workhorses when
farmers challenged one another for whose horse could pull the heaviest load. One thing led to another, other farmers got in on the action, and rules
were devised. The rest is history.
To compete, draft horses must be in top condition. They are worked daily and great care is paid to their nutrition. Proper fitting of the horse’s
equipment is important. Harnesses need constant adjusting since the horse’s weight and muscle tone change with the conditioning.
Gates open at 5PM, show begins at 6PM. Tickets are $10 per person. You can save two dollars if you buy tickets for the pull at the Southern Farm
Show on the NC State Fairgrounds Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd. For more information contact Calvin Davis 919-732-
7542 (H) or Rob Hall 336-599-4039 (H) 336-503-7183 (cell).
Fans can find out more on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southerndrafthorsepull or print out a flyer at www.southerndrafthorsepull.com
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4 - Carolina Equine Hospital is hosting the Winter Horse Health Seminar
February 4, 2012at Northern Elementary School. Registration starts at 8:30am and the program is from 9am to noon. There will be free breakfast,
exhibits, door prizes and great information! Speakers and topics are: Dr. Julie Settlage from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine on the Advances in Lameness Management. Also speaking is Dr. Mark Crisman from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary
Medicine on Tick Borne Diseases and Emerging Diseases of the horse. Please RSVP by calling 349-4080.
We hope that lots of the horse community can join us that day! This is a great opportunity for youth and volunteers to gain some horse knowledge
from the experts!
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6 - 2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses
Guilford County Agricultural Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 6 Ask A Vet – Carolina Equine Hospital – Panel of Veterinarians from Carolina Equine will be coming to take Questions from
participants.
Monday, February 13 Horse Tack & Equipment – The How’s & Why’s - Robin Lynn, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry
Monday, February 20 Mules & Donkeys – Encourage & Educate Horse Management participants about the mule and donkey industry - Shannon
Hoffman, The Carolina Mule Association
Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws
which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.
NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray
Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee
Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist
Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!
Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims
- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.
- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.
For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.
In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.
Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.
edu/guilford/directions.shtml
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6 Southern National Draft Horse Pull
1296 Old Allensville Road
Roxboro, NC 27574
The Tradition Will Continue: Southern National Draft Horse Pull
Southern National Draft Horse Pull has been the grand finale of The Southern Farm Show for nearly thirty years. When the producers of the farm
show announced they would not be hosting the draft horse pull this year Rob Hall and Calvin Davis went to work to make sure the tradition of the
Southern National Draft Horse Pull will go on as scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012.
Calvin Davis brings to the event many years of experience in the equine community. Rob Hall is a media and marketing professional. He has
produced many events, including bluegrass festivals and horse shows. Both are draft horse owners.
Top contenders from all over the country will be invited to compete. Spectators will also be treated to a coon mule jumping contest and the Double
Bar L Shooters of North Carolina will demonstrate the sport of cowboy mounted shooting.
Draft horse pulling is a contest that requires brute strength and stamina. It traces back to the earliest times of domesticated workhorses when
farmers challenged one another for whose horse could pull the heaviest load. One thing led to another, other farmers got in on the action, and rules
were devised. The rest is history.
To compete, draft horses must be in top condition. They are worked daily and great care is paid to their nutrition. Proper fitting of the horse's
equipment is important. Harnesses need constant adjusting since the horse's weight and muscle tone change with the conditioning.
Gates open at 5PM, show begins at 6PM. Tickets are $10 per person. You can save two dollars if you buy tickets for the pull at the Southern Farm
Show on the NC State Fairgrounds Wednesday, February 1st through Friday, February 3rd. For more information contact Calvin Davis
919-732-7542 (H) or Rob Hall 336-599-4039 (H) 336-503-7183 (cell).
Fans can find out more on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southerndrafthorsepull or print out a flyer at www.southerndrafthorsepull.com
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8 - Natural Horsekeeping -- An Overview:
Wed. February 8, 2012
Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC
Would you like to learn how to keep your horse more naturally? Do you worry about giving vaccinations? Are you concerned about the impact on
your horse’s body from the frequent use of chemical wormers?
Learn what your horse wants you to know about his feeding program, alternative therapies, shoes vs. barefoot, etc.
So many of our horses have chronic health problems or are simply not performing at their optimal levels. And much of the issue is grounded in what
we feed them and how we manage their health and living conditions. Come explore age-old techniques for helping you to manage your horse’s
environment more naturally.
Attend a 10-part training series presented by Sandy Siegrist of www.perfectanimalhealth.com
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11 - Parelli Horse and Soul Tour in Lexxington, VA
http://shop.parellinaturalhorsetraining.com/category.jsf?catId=168
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13 - 2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses
Guilford County Agricultural Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 13 Horse Tack & Equipment – The How’s & Why’s - Robin Lynn, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry
Monday, February 20 Mules & Donkeys – Encourage & Educate Horse Management participants about the mule and donkey industry - Shannon
Hoffman, The Carolina Mule Association
Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws
which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.
NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray
Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee
Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist
Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!
Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims
- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.
- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.
For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.
In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.
Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.
edu/guilford/directions.shtml
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18 - Parelli Playday/Horseopoly Fundraiser for the Parelli Horsemanship Fund! Wagner, SC. click here for flyer
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18 Finishing the Foundation Demonstration -
Saturday, February 18th 1:00 - 3:00pm
Join us and watch as James demonstrates how the Cooler Horsemanship Program progresses and finishes a young horse in the Foundation Level.
Sebastian is a 4 year old Friesian/Quarter Horse that was started with James. Come see where he has progressed to from his first session during
the Colt Starting Demo on October 7, 2011.
Demonstration Fee - $10.00
www.CoolerHorsemanship.com
kate@coolerhorsemanship.com
843-304-3407
Fiore Farms
7600 Millbrook Road
Summerfield, NC 27358
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18 - Valentines Drive
Saturday, February 18th --- 10am
“Trace Pace & Cones”
4 Divisions: Minis*, Ponies, Horses or Riders
(*minis must be 10 hands or under)
$15 per Carriage or Rider ($20 for NON members)
Hurley School Road, Salisbury
For More Information Call: Faith Bradshaw 704-213-7076
Please call in the event of inclement weather!
Directions: From I-85 take exit 75 Jake Alexander Blvd. west to Hwy. 70.
Turn Left onto Hwy. 70. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn LEFT onto Hurley School Road. Follow Hurley School Road 1 mile to event entrance on
RIGHT.
LOOK FOR SIGNS!
From Mooresville (Hwy. 150) turn LEFT onto Sherill’s Ford Road.
Go approximately 2.6 miles to Hurley School Road. Turn RIGHT. Go 1/2 mile for event signs on Left.
Please Note: There will NOT be a porta potty at this event
Please join us for a fun-filled day of games, challenges and surprises!
**Bring Your Own Lunch and Chairs**
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18 - Parelli Workshop Freestyle Level 2
"Ride With Confidence Continue The Journey Part 2"
Brush Creek Farm
1047 Big Oak Road
Ennice N.C. 28623
This is where I am based and teach with a full facility an Indoor Arena.
We will be continuing where we left off on the last workshop with the journey of ride with confidence. This is part of the "Never Ending Self
Improvement"
If you did not get to participate in the last workshop
"Ride With Confidence"
not to worry! You can still sign up. You will be able to advance and progress in the concept and your Horse-Man-Ship!
Click HERE FOR FLYER
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20 - 2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses
Guilford County Agricultural Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 20 Mules & Donkeys – Encourage & Educate Horse Management participants about the mule and donkey industry - Shannon
Hoffman, The Carolina Mule Association
Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws
which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.
NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray
Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee
Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist
Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!
Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims
- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.
- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.
For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.
In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.
Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.
edu/guilford/directions.shtml
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22 - Equine Nutrition:
Wed. February 22, 2012
Holiday Inn Express, Clemmons, NC
Are you confused by advice you get from your veterinarian, your horse friends, your feed store... Are you looking for a more natural and simpler
feeding program that will optimize your horse's performance?
Learn the basics of a natural feeding program. Understand the myths of feeding horses. Learn how to analyze feed labels.
Attend a 10-part training series presented by Sandy Siegrist of www.perfectanimalhealth.com
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24 - 27 Equestrian Exchange Consignment Tack Sale
Feb. 24-26, 2012
Concord, NC
http://equestrianexchange.com
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24 - Freedom Clinic -
February 24-26, 2012*
"Find the Freedom in playing off line with your horse"
Friday evening overview/demo - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday Clinic - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Clinic Participants - $300 for weekend
Auditors welcome - Friday Free. $15/Day or $20/Weekend
*Winter Clinic Special*
Sign up 2 friends and you receive ½ price ($150.00) on your clinic sign up fee
Applies to the January Horsemanship and February Freedom Clinic
www.CoolerHorsemanship.com
kate@coolerhorsemanship.com
843-304-3407
Fiore Farms
7600 Millbrook Road
Summerfield, NC 27358
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24 - 26 Equestrian Exchange - Charlotte, NC Area / Concord, NC
February 24-26, 2012
Cabarrus Arena Event Center Hwy 49 Concord, NC
North Carolina’s Largest Equine- Item Tack Consignment Sale
Wednesday Feb 22 sale not open - set up all day- consider volunteering any day for priority shopping
Thursday Feb 23 receiving consignments 10 am- 8 pm
Fri. Feb 24 Sale opened- volunteers only shop 9 am-9 pm, consignors 10 am- 9 pm, public 11 am- 9 pm.
Sat. Feb 25 public sale- open to all, 9 am- 9 pm * Print free parking pass off web site * (only day needed)
Sun. Feb 26 (some items reduced) volunteers only 9 am-7 pm, consignors 10 am-7 pm, public 11 am- 7pm
Monday Feb 27 sale closed – sorting unsold items
Tuesday Feb 28 Consignors pick up unsold items (unless donating) 10 am- 6 pm.
Volunteers needed all shifts each day-10 am-2 pm, 2 pm- 6 pm, 6 pm-10 pm (8 hrs needed early shopping)
Pre-registration as consignor and volunteer sign up on web site required.
Clean out your tack room, barn, closets, tack trunks, trailers…
Consign any unwanted equestrian related items, barn and horse supplies, tack and saddles, anything related to riding, farm, garden, dog, other
animal items.
* Pre-register at www.EquestrianExchange.com
* Clean, price & tag your own items (New Barcode system on website) new required tag creation.
* Bring tagged items & inventory list of items- Print 2 copies of inventory from bar coded summary.
* Equestrian Exchange will sell your items for you- all disciplines represented- internet tracking of sales !
* Pick up or donate unsold items for funds for non profit equestrian programs on website
* Checks (less commission & fee) mailed 4-6 wks after sale- Consignors earn 75% sold
* Volunteer 8 hours to help and shop priority shopping times- two sale dates with pass
* Help needed sorting, set up and tear down times all shifts - parents and children allowed
* Advertise/ supply flyers- any services, horse for sale, etc. in shoppers bags $ 15.00- we do it-limit 500
* Allow time for check in and out. Leave items with us to sell- share this flyer with riding friends.
Raleigh Sale NC NC State Fairgrounds Holshouser Building Aug 30- Sept 3, 2012
For more information or to sign up on our mailing list:
www.EquestrianExchange.com
Lynn Beeson (336) 362-6248 or Tanya Wright (540) 977-1950
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25 - Johnston County Horse Show Winter Warm-up Tack Sale & Expo
February 25, 2012 (Raindate 2/26/2012)
Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield, NC
9:00 – until
Phone: 919-934-1344
Email: sileeno@ipass.net
Website: www.ipass.net/blaine_mclaughlin
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27 - 2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses
Guilford County Agricultural Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws
which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.
NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray
Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee
Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist
Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!
Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims
- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.
- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.
For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.
In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.
Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.
edu/guilford/directions.shtml
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