Metamora Country Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival is this weekend!
Metamora Country Days and Hot Air Balloon Festival
2010
August 27th and 28th
The Village will be alive with much activity. Parade, crafts, food, music, demonstrations, hot air balloons and fireworks - and much more. Hope you can join us!
Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Shows are scheduled for July 17 and 18 August 14 and 15 Sept 18 and 19 October 2 and 3 Shows will be held at Prainito Stables, 68490 Wolcott, Ray Township, MI for more information go to www.cricklewooddressage.com show manager: Pat Toth, 810-614-1383 show secretary: Lois Kropiewnicki 248-891-1220
August 28-29, 2010 - Mt Pleasant Fairgrounds - Mt Pleasant, MI Judges Dorothy Mueller and Sue Thome
You will be able to find all the necessary information for our schooling shows on our new website. (www.freewebs.com/midmichigandressage )At MidMichigan Dressage Schooling Shows you do not need to be a member of an organization to show.
For those who are members of the Midwest Dressage Association, scores earned at our shows are eligible towards your year-end awards as we are an open Dressage Schooling Show, not limited by breed, age, or membership.
We are committed to bringing Dressage to the Central Michigan area and are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new riders!
This was forwarded to me my Michigan Equine Partnership...a worthy organization with good information.
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010
Contact: Jennifer Holton, MDA, 517-241-2485 or James
McCurtis, MDCH, 517-241-2112
Michigan Horses Found Positive for Mosquito-Borne Disease
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Health officials encourage taking precautions
LANSING - The Michigan
departments of Community Health (MDCH) and Agriculture (MDA) today received
confirmation from the Michigan State University (MSU) DiagnosticCenter for Population and Animal
Health (DCPAH) that a three month old Percheron filly from CalhounCounty
and a 12 month old Arabian male from BarryCounty tested positive
for the mosquito-borne disease Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
MDA has also been informed that several additional
horses in CassCounty are highly suspect for EEE and are
pending test results.
In total,
there have been three horses positive cases of EEE in Michigan thus far for 2010. MDA
was notified on July 20, 2010 of a third case from a four year old
mixed breed mare from Cass County by the National Veterinary Services
Laboratories. This horse was also displaying signs of neurologic disease
typical of EEE, including staggering and depression, as well as fever.
"We are concerned about this finding of EEE in
southwest Michigan and the likelihood of additional cases, so it's imperative
people take every precaution possible to prevent mosquito borne disease
exposure for themselves and their livestock," said Dr. Steven Halstead,
State Veterinarian. "A simple vaccination will protect your animal
from these often fatal illnesses, and routine measures to reduce mosquito
exposure and eliminate mosquito habitats around the home and farm will help
protect people, horses, and other livestock. Horse owners should consult
their veterinarian regarding measures appropriate for their herd."
“ Michigan residents need to know the risks
associated with mosquito-borne illnesses, which is why we are encouraging
citizens to observe several common sense steps to limit exposure to
mosquitoes,” said Janet Olszewski, MDCH director. “One bite from an
infected mosquito can lead to a severe - and possibly life-altering - illness.
Prevention is the key to protection.”
EEE is caused by viruses found in wild birds.
Mosquitoes that feed on birds infected with EEE can transmit the disease to
humans, horses, and other birds. Some birds are able to harbor the EEE
viruses without becoming acutely ill, thereby serving as reservoirs for the
disease. Horses do not develop high enough levels of these viruses in their
blood to be contagious to other animals or humans. Because of the high
mortality rate for horses and humans, EEE is regarded as one of the most
serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States .
Tips for preventing mosquito-borne diseases include:
• Avoid mosquito bites: Use insect repellent
when outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn.
·Look for EPA-labeled products containing
active ingredients, such as DEET, Picaridin (KBR3023), or oil of lemon
eucalyptus (p-menthane 3,8-diol).
·Apply more repellent, according to label
instructions, if mosquitoes start to bite.
• Mosquito-proof homes: Fix or install window
and door screens and cover or eliminate empty containers with standing water
where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
• Protect your horses: Commercially available
licensed vaccines against EEE are recommended for all horses in the U.S.
Horses should be vaccinated annually. It’s not too late this year to vaccinate
your horses
• Use approved insect repellants to protect horses.
• If possible, put horses in stables, stalls, or
barns during the prime mosquito exposure hours of dusk and dawn.
• Eliminate standing water and drain water troughs,
and empty buckets at least weekly.
Seasonal activity varies from year to year, but
mosquitoes carrying EEE remain a threat.
For more information on the human health impact of EEE, please visit the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site at: www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/arbor/eeefact.htm.
For more information about EEE in horses, consult
your local veterinarian or contact MDA’s Animal Industry Division at
517-373-1077; or visit the MDA website at: www.michigan.gov/mda.
Forever Free Farms in Wales, MI is hosting Dressage Schooling Shows on 5 dates this year. They are: June 6th, July 11, August 8, Sept. 26, October 24. Visit the Forever Free website at www.foreverfreeinc.com or email tforeverfree@aol.com for more details!
April 18th, 2010 Sunday 2pm-6pm (HELD AT TIN GIRL FARM)
May 22ND, 2010 Saturday 10am-5pm
August 1st, 2010 Sunday 1pm-5pm
September 19th, 2010 10am-5pm
In all these clinics you will be working on your position and balance. You will learn to ride and think with your seat.Create a responsive horse.Work on timing of aids and transitions.You will do strength and conditioning through lateral work.You will have fun learning.
Set up a clinic with your friends or family.We can add dates to fit your schedule.
·Indoor/outdoor faculties
·Weekday or weekend
·Full day or half day clinics
·We will modify it to your needs
·You only need six people for your own private clinic. (min. 4 riders, 6 max., min.2 auditors, max. 6)
Deposits must be paid one week before clinic to reserve your clinic day.We will make it a fun and educational day for you and your horse.
Call Lise at (586-202-5812)
All clinics held at 4635 Holly Lake Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446 unless stated above.Any changes to schedule or location will be announced.Deposit of $45.00 for riders and, $35.00 for auditors due one week before clinic. Checks made payable to LISE MOUTHAAN.Questions, concerns, suggestions, call Lise at 586-202-5812 or, e-mail lisem@centurytel.net.
We love it when you call 810-678-8000 to register.
August 26thJoin Leah Juarez, publisher of Equesse Magazine for women who love horses, as she shares some insight into ways to use your love of horses to enrich all aspects of your life. Leah discusses how to find your "Inner-Horsepower" through horse-related creativity and inspiration, and apply it to increase your level of confidence, empowerment and overall well being. Your love of horses is truly a gift, and by spending a fun, engaging evening with like-minded, horse crazy women, you can gain a whole new perspective on the world of horses as well as yourself. Come out and help share the passion that horses bring to our lives.
September 2 no program Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!
September 9 Diana Wannamaker and Sue with a presentation on Holistic Emergency Preparedness
September 16 Beth SalisburyPulse Magentics.“Equipulse” is the name of Beth’s business.It works on my knee!Come find out what it can do for you, your canine friend or your horse!
September 23Dr.Roland Thaler, Metamora Equine with a talk onRegenerative Medicine
