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ALSO PAY FOR ADOPTIONS AND PURCHASES THIS WAY!!
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Congrats to our President for the nomination and eventual induction to the
ROTC Hall of Fame at West Virginia State University, nominated by the former VP
of the University, the induction will take place at the Embassy Suites in
Charleston, WV October 14, 2010. A former military school, rich in a history of
national defense has only inducted just over 100 military retirees to its Hall
of Fame, many of them general officers. Congratulations on this huge honor.
Stay up with our President/Executive Director, all the
directors, volunteers and riders. All the CSS/SWAP supporters and adopters are
having a big time sharing stories, pictures, lots of good stuff about their
horses. Our President is at her max friends so she is full but we are going to
set up a fan based page so everyone can be added. So sorry to the 200 + people
who have asked for a friendship.... we'll get our fan page up soon.
Benefit Wines is a unique online retail wine shop that partners with
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supporting their favorite cause. Cheers!
Raise $1000. for Second Wind
Adoption Program and have a 1 in 70 chance at a 15 carat Ruby/Diamond
Ring! ... mail donations to Rt. 2 Box 24A Jockey Camp Road, West Union,
WV 26456
The Wish List of Our Needs:
More than anything we need a large donation to help us pay off our farm, we just
owe 70k. With a farm paid for, we will never worry about the program and schools
closing.
We are looking for 2 to 3 people to do work in exchange for a place to live.
1. New or lightly
used truck and 3 to 6 horse trailer, our equipment has seen its better
days, we've been using both for nearly 14 years to pick up horses and move them
to their new homes.
2. A Farm in any
location for low cost long term lease or donation to expand our program
to develop a retirement farm for our now aging horses returned to us from
adopters who could not retire our horses. Our highest priority locations
initially are Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
or Delaware.
3. New or Lightly
Used Farm utility vehicle (like a john deere gator), farm tractor,
& manure spreader
4. Tack and large
horse items donated... like carts/buggies, racing bikes, jog carts,
harnesses, saddles, horse trailers, blankets/rugs to use or sell on SWAP
Shopping. Supplies to use around the barn or office.
5. A bulk feed bin
that will hold anywhere from 6 tons to 9 tons of grain donated or at low cost or
even a break on the cost of purchase and instillation.
6. A volunteer or low cost
employee who can help us fix our
database that lists all adopters, donors, supporters and horses/dogs/cats
in the program.
7. Some sort of a cloth
facility like Cover-all or Farm-Tek
building to increase our abilities to be able to take more horses and
have an indoor area to work and train horses in winter, donated, grant or
partially donated. anywhere from 50 x 200 to 72 x 300.
8.
Monthly Sponsors for our light
use, elderly or retirement/sanctuary horses/dogs who's possibilities for
adoption are very low, ie. Orphy, Jelly Bean, Dixie, Allie, Kochese, Darlin, Mr.
Darcey, JoJo, Freckles, Lucy, Bandit, Max, etc.
9. Volunteers
to commit to doing one fund raiser for SWAP horses at your location during 2010,
it can be a golf tournament, a bake sale, book sale, lemonade stand, car wash,
setting up an information stand at a horse show. This is a great way to kids to
get involved in helping horses.
10 Anyone interested in
free high quality top soil
(manure already composted) and manure for gardens, you can pick up for free by
the truck load at our WV location (bring a loader). If you are a gardener and
only need a small amount, pick up in a truck or we'll be selling it by the feed
bag full at $2.00 a bag (in a bag that is usually used for 100 lbs of feed).
This is beautiful clean top soil. This offer will only last so long because we
will be leveling the manure pile this August when its dry enough to get a dozer
in there.
11. Someone to do
dozer work on the farm, level arena/round pen, do terracing on the hill
sides to keep water out of the barns and level the top soil and manure pile to
increase the level of that land in that bottom so we can put our methane
digester in and indoor arena. Volunteer or at a reduced cost.
Reporting Neglect:
Please, if you see neglect (ribs and hip bones showing or no
food available), its critical to call the sheriff of the county where the
horse/animal is located. Have the address where the horse is located or
directions to the farm, pictures and the owners name (if possible). If the
sheriff does nothing email our cruelty case workers Tom and Ruby Fleming at
tomfleming64@cebridge.net or email
PETA's cruelty case workers Stephanie or Tori at
sbell@peta.org,
or
ToriP@peta.org Remember horses can not speak for themselves so
we must speak for them!! All reports are kept anonymous.
Getting Help for Your Horses/animals if you can not care for
them:
If you can not feed your animals, whether they are horses or
other animals, if you are adopters, call SWAP HQ immediately, if not, call your
local horse rescue and plead for help, if they are full then call your animal
control officer or sheriff to release ownership of your animals so they can get
them help Before they are starved to death, do not wait until they are starved,
its critical to get help early. Contact us if you do not know what to do. call
304-873-3532 or email
secondwindadopt@aol.com. Many counties have pet
pantries so you can get feed when times are tough.
If things are getting tight with costs, go to a less expensive
grain like a simple stock pellet supplemented with corn, according to Ohio State
Corn is the leading horse feed in the US according to their research, many large
equine schools and large farms feed these all natural feeds because of what they
get for the price, a lot of negative stuff has been written about corn but no
one can support it with actual proof and research. We feed a simple all stock
pellet from southern states and we supplement with cracked corn for those who
need more calories, here is the link:
- http://ohioline.osu.edu/b
- 762/b762_7.htm
TOP TEN WAYS YOU CAN HELP PROTECT HORSES
(ASPCA and SWAP Suggestions)
1. BE THEIR VOICE - your vote is your
greatest weapon against injustice, so register and actively support horse
protection and preservation legislation.
2. LEAD BY EXAMPLE - Walk the talk. Don't support or attend cruel
horse activities such as Tennessee Walker events using "soring" techniques -
painful techniques to make the horse walk a certain way, or events that use
drugs to make horses achieve results. High-diving horse acts are cruel, as are
rodeo events that don't promote respect for animals and their health.
3. BE AN INFORMED CONSUMER - products made from horses like Premarin
(pregnant mare urine pills for estrogen replacement), are created through
horses' suffering. Your spending dollar is a weapon.
4. SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE - inform people what happens to horses after
their short careers are over (slaughter plant bound), or where Premarin comes
from, talk to them about over breeding, the hazards of over using young horses
or not training a horse. Engage them in discussion.
5. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HORSE RESCUE OR SANCTUARY - these organizations
make life better for horses.
6. VOLUNTEER - your gift of time is valuable to horse groups and if
you have special talents, so much the better.
7. REPORT CRUELTY - if you witness abuse or neglect, report it to
local animal control or your county sheriff. Someone cruel to animals is cruel
to humans, too.
8. PROTECT THE AMERICAN WILD HORSE - mustangs have a special place in
our history and you can support federal and local legislation by writing emails
and letters to your government reps.
9. KEEP YOUR HORSE SAFE AND HEALTHY - if you own a horse, maintain
its health with regular hoof, medical and dental check-ups. Make sure they are
companioned as horses suffer living alone - even a goat makes a good companion.
Feed what the horse needs, if you are seeing ribs and hip bones, the horse is
not getting enough, if you can't afford to buy more feed, then give the horse to
someone who can, just be sure to check the person out and make sure they are not
selling the horse to slaughter or just going to turn out and sell the horse to
anyone that has the money. .
10. PLAN AHEAD FOR YOUR HORSE'S CARE - your health and finances
change so what happens to your horse of you can't care for it anymore? Research
your options, including a pet trust. Horses live into their mid 20s and early
30s now - that's a lifetime of commitment.
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Preparing for a Cold Winter:
HAY: Get
your hay now before the prices become outrageous, get enough for the winter
(good planning is 2 bales for every 3 days for one horse or 10 bales per month
per horse, so to make it until the middle of June (first cutting), you're
looking at 90 bales per horse at the very least (from September to June). If you
have good thick grass that has been mowed and fertilized then depending on where
you live in the US you might just need 60 to 70 bales. For good grazing its
recommended that you have 3 to 5 acres of mowed, seeded, fertilized grass per
horse. Remember Grass is dead in WV from Oct/Nov until about April and every
state has some months where the grass does not give the horses their calories or
nutrients it needs to sustain life (USDA has details of that for each state).
They may be grazing in the winter but they are not getting anything from the
grass to survive. I know most know that but I say it because we had an adopter
last year in WV that thought if they were eating grass that was all they needed
and she nearly killed 2 horses.
GRAIN:
Remember on average horses need 1 lb of concentrated feed (grain) for every 100
lbs of body weight, so on average horses need about 10 lbs of grain a day, more
when its very cold or if they are living outside in a run because much of their
calories go to keeping them warm. Some horses need more so its critical to
watch to make sure their ribs and hip bones are staying meaty and covered. If
you see ribs, the horse is too thin and needs more calories, not supplements
but more calories.. Easy keepers may be round but it does not mean they are
healthy, most easy keepers need a multi vitamin to stay healthy.
WATER:
One of the most critical things needed in winter is clean fresh water all the
time, anywhere from 5 to 20 gallons per day per horse and everyone knows what a
pain that is when there is ice and snow on the ground but its critical to
preventing colic. Get your electric heaters, defrosters now, heated buckets,
what ever it takes to make sure they have good water in front of them all the
time and at least 10 gallons (2 flat backed buckets at the very least). Here we
keep 100 gallons troughs in the stalls since we have big stalls, its much easier
than frozen buckets in winter, all we do is break the ice and remove it most
days and put a heater in them on really cold days. We use a sump pump to empty
water and scrub troughs each week which keeps water fresh and clean.
SHELTER:
Domestic horses need shelter, they are not wild and can not survive outside
without shelter or some kind of heavy waterproof rug to keep them warm during
snow/ice and freezing temperatures but the best is a closed in shelter that is
free from drafts (meaning its closed on all 4 sides with some sort of
ventilation). Wild horses first of all don't live very long, living outside in
the elements is very hard on them, secondly wild horses move in cold
temperatures to keepselves warm and they often times move over thousands of
acres to keep warm or to find cover or water. No domestic horse can not do that
on 5, 20 or even 100 acres. Just because your horse has learned to survive in
bad weather does not mean its good for them, they need shelter in bad weather.
CARE:
Its important to make kids take care of their horses but they must have adult
supervision on a daily basis to make sure horses are getting what they need.
Trust me, I usually have 30 year olds working in our barn and I still have to be
there daily to make sure things are done, that they have clean water, especially
when its cold because our young helpers want to get out of the weather and then
the horses are left at risk for colic. Every day check your child's work, do not
leave your horses care to a child (completely).
The Woman I will Be
- I shall wear diamonds and a wide brimmed
straw hat with ribbons and flowers on it
- And I shall spend my social security on
white wine and carrots
- And sit in the alley of my barn and listen
to my horses breathe.
- I will sneak out in the middle of a
summer's night And ride the dappled mare across the moonstruck meadow, if
my old bones will allow. and when people come to call, I will smile and
nod, As I walk them past the gardens to the barn And show, instead, the
flowers growing there
- In stalls fresh-lined with straw. I will
shovel and sweat and wear hay in my hair as if it were a jewel. And I will
be an embarrassment of all who look down on me Who have not yet found the
peace in being free To love a horse as a friend, a friend who waits at
midnight hour
- With muzzle and nicker and patient eyes For
the Woman I will be when I am old.
The perfect analogies for why we
have the life school tied into SWAP and animal welfare work:
"Everyone thought we took this
broken down horse and saved him but really he saved us"
Jockey Red Pollard from the
movie Seabiscuit
I rescued a
human today
Her eyes met mine as she
walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her
need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too
exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.
As she stopped at my kennel
I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't
want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers
get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card
I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look
forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.
She got down on her knees
and made little kissy sounds at me.
I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her.
Gentle fingertips caressed
my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I
raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened
and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would
promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would
promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her
eyes.
I was so fortunate that she
came down my corridor.
So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors.
So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.
Baggage
by Evelyn Colbath
Now that I'm
home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked into my warm new bed,
I would like to open my baggage,
Lest I forget
There is so much to carry -
So much to forget.
Hmm, Yes, here
it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my halter hides Fear & Shame
As I look on these things I have tried so hard to leave-
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them,
the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things
And take me right back?
Do you have the
time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never re-pack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
A young boy was walking along the beach
- as high tide came in.
- With every crash of the waves
- he noticed that dozens of seahorses were
being cast onto the beach,
- where they lay gasping and squirming.
- Hurriedly, he ran to each seahorse he could
find
- and gently tossed them back into the surf.
- A man watching all this approached the boy
and said;
- "Son, what you are doing won't make a
difference",
- to which the boy replied,
"To
that seahorse .
. . it will".
Some folks said they missed my great goals
list for 2010, so here it is back again
1. Spend an hour a day with your horses, not just
feeding, training and turning out, but real quality time doing something that is
enjoyable for the both of you. Grooming or hand walking is a great way to bond
with your horse and good for both you and the horse.
2. Get your loved ones more involved in your
horses. Divorce is the biggest reason we see horses coming back to us. Don't
just share the work, share the fun too and find something they really enjoy
doing with horses.
3. Learn a new discipline, go to a clinic, a
horse show, or equine affaire. Come to one of our clinics or watch a training
video. If you are an adopter you can check out books and video's from SWAP's
Library for just shipping costs. Take a lesson at least once a month or Bring
your adoption horse here and we will help you. The better you are, the more fun
you will have.
4. Make a plan for your horse after you are gone
or if you have a major injury, let your Will Executor know your plans. Make a
plan for emergencies or financial bumps along the way for your horse. Have a
plan if you or your horse gets injured, even for the tough times of year like
winter (or summer down south and for a drought winter when hay prices
skyrocket). Ask friends, family and neighbors to be part of your plan, most
people that don't have horses or a farm love the idea of getting away and
helping. And people can not resist someone when they are asking for help for the
welfare of an innocent animal.
5. Get yourself healthy and in better shape to
prevent injury, to live a long life and to more enjoy your horses. Eat 1-1-1
(one ounce of dark chocolate, one ounce of fresh walnuts, one glass of red wine
daily) and 2-2-2 (2 servings of fresh vegis, 2 of fresh fruit and get 2 sources
of fat free calcium). Drink 100 ounces of spring water a day, get a whole house
water filter. Change over to Sea-salt. Take one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
every morning to keep your body alkaline (cancer and disease can not grow in an
alkaline body). Eat more fish and chicken and less red meat. Get a good air
cleaner and do daily deep breathing exercises, get outside in the fresh air and
sunshine for at least 1/2 hour every day. Get away from high fat food, processed
foods, fast food, can or boxed food, sugar or artificial sweeteners, soda and
don't eat anything if you can't read all the ingredients and know exactly what
is in it. Clean all vegis and fruits thoroughly, buy organic, buy ocean caught
fish, not farm raised, buy fresh meat and raw milk, not packed or processed. Eat
only natural carbs (potatoes, rice, oats) bake/broil or steam everything. Get 8
hours of sleep, reduce stress/risk (reduce commuting by car pooling, tight
schedules, cell phone use in the car, watch or read the news only once a day or
better yet once a week. Do one hour of walking, yoga or weight training every
day and it will make you strong, lean, you'll look great and get wonderful
complements from friends, coworkers and loved ones and the horse work will be
easier and more enjoyable.
6. Stay clear of negative people and those very
negative chat rooms and bulletin boards, they seem innocent but every time you
go to them you lose a bit of your positive self, they are truly emotional
vampires that will leave only a shell of a person. They are not based on the
truth, they are based on harassment, complaining, whining and dishonesty. We all
become tomorrow what we are around today, every person we come in contact with
defines who we are tomorrow so be careful who you choose for friends, even the
websites you go to as each of them affect who you are tomorrow. Do you want to
be a bitter, miserable, complaining person or do you want to be happy, inspired
and honorable, all that is affected by the decisions you make today. Stay away
from Toxic people and Toxic websites/forums that are negative or that spend all
their time talking bad about people and their horses. What you are around today
and what you are doing today is what you will be tomorrow. Stop Complaining and
be Thankful for what you have. If you become a target of harassment or anyone
saying anything negative about you, if you are doing only good, positive things
and not hurting anyone then ignore them, its all based on jealousy and a sick
sort of wish to be like you. They have the problem, not you.
7. Read at least one book on training your horse
and one on care each year, if for nothing else but just inspiration. SWAP has a
great library of books/videos that adopters can check out for just the cost of
mailing it.
Click
here to see our Library
8. Get carrots/apples every time you go to the
store, your horses will love you for it and always come running when you call.
Don't feed candy or anything sweeter. Carrots are sweet enough. Get rid of the
sweet feeds and you'll get rid of the hot horse once and for all.
9. Realize that if you are having a problem with
your horse, more likely than not, the problem is you. Learn more, practice more,
ask in a different way, be patient, change their environment or daily schedule
to better suit them. Taking better care of a horse always brings out the best in
that horse. Good feed/hay, time to rest in a quiet stall out of the elements,
lots of fresh water, time to be with you and time to just be a horse, time with
their buddies, farrier and vet care always done is a good start. The biggest
part of this relationship puzzle is you, not the horse. If you are struggling,
then you need to learn more and get better.
10. Ride at least once a week, regardless of
weather. Use this time as your down time for healing, your therapy, your time to
relieve stress and the pressures of daily life. Even if you don't ride, go sit
and read a book in the pasture with the horses or sit in the barn and listen to
them munch on dinner, away from the crowd and noise of your day. Enjoy the peace
and quiet, enjoy hearing happy horses eating dinner or grass in the pasture.
11. Spend time leisurely grooming your horse once
a week. Rubber curries are shine makers. You will have a beautiful horse and a
very loyal friend who will do anything for you.
12. Come and spend a week at SWAP HQ,
volunteering and focusing on helping a horse and giving will change your life
plus it will be the best vacation you ever had. Help an animal in need, whether
fostering, being one of our state reps that goes out to check on our horses in
their homes or helps us approve adopters in their area. Find horses in need and
help us find them homes. Buy a horse at a slaughter auction, get it fat and
trained and we'll help you place it into a good home. Foster and volunteer for
your local small animal adoption program. I promise, the good things you do will
come back to you a hundred times over. Every person has a talent they can offer
and if you help one horse or one dog or cat find a good home, you have changed
their life forever.
13. Know that every goal is obtainable and it
starts with a single step. Take that first step today!! No matter what it is or
how big, YOU CAN DO IT!! Every goal that is written down will come true
(really!). Every famous person, every great or notable scientist, author,
trainer/rider, parent or friend started out as just a thought, just a goal.
Remember to take one step today to reach your goals.
14. Start every day with thinking about, what is
the most important thing I can do today to change my life and make it better. Do
that one thing and in 30 days your life will be totally different. Can you
imagine what your life would be like if you did that for 60, 90 or even 365 days
a year. The opportunities are endless.
15. Want to keep your horse sound for life? (That
should be every horse owners number one goal) do a long slow warm up (cold
muscle is easy to injure, a warm one is nearly impossible to injure). The very
best cool down is hand walking your horse for 1 hour after every work out. Yes,
get off the horse and walk with it. Its great exercise for you and a good time
for you to bond. Stop riding your horse during cool downs and stop using a hot
walker, do something good for you and the horse, hand walking. Its also the best
rehab for over work and injuries, the only thing better is hydro therapy and
swimming your horse. Allow soft tissue and hard tissue to become more
conditioned before going into any training program... that means 3 months of at
least 3 days a week for soft tissues and 10 months of work for bones to become
strong enough to jump or do any strenuous training program. Don't start any
upper level work, jumping or extensive training until the horse is fit and at
least between age 4 and 6 and has been conditioned for at least 10 months
(especially if the horse has never been jumped/worked or not been jumped or
worked in the last year).
16. Appreciate what you have and be thankful.
Instead of looking at what you don't have, look at what you do. Thank those
people who have helped you and supported you. The more you give, the more that
will come back to you. When you give something away or give something to
someone/something in need, you make space in your life for something good to
come to you. We are all very blessed, if we just take a moment to look around
and enjoy those things.
17. Get used to using favorite mantra's and
visualizations every day, simple ones that are easy to remember, like 'I can do
this, I will do this', 'this isn't going to get the best of me' or even, 'I
deserve the best' or 'the gift of love, caring, and support always comes back'
and take two minutes every morning as you wake and at night as you go to sleep
to visualize the life you want, the you you want to be, Our thoughts become
things, what you see is what you get, if you expect the best, the best will
happen, change your self-talk from negative to positive and I promise your life
will change for the better..
18. Each person is put on this earth for a
reason, each of us has a mission. What is yours? Seek and you shall find,
finding is a journey ... in the journey and the search you'll find your life
purpose. If you died in your sleep tonight is there something you haven't done
that you need to do or want to do? Someone you need to mend fences with, burnt
bridges to fix? People you need to tell them how much you love them? Have you
fulfilled your purpose in your life? Ask yourself, Why am I here? How can I make
this better? Who do I want to be? Who am I suppose to be? What reason was I put
on this earth? What is my purpose?
19. Be an inspiration to your family, co workers
and friends. We all fall on our face, we all make mistakes, we all get
discouraged, most times we all get up and try again.... sometimes we need a
nudge. Instead of being negative or doing negative things, be their inspiration.
You do believe they can do it, so why not tell them. If their self talk is
negative, then you be their positive self talk.... eventually they will start to
say it and believe it too. Life is self fulfilling, failure feeds on itself or
causes more failure, achieving does as well. So if you or your love ones are in
a negative cycle, break the cycle by changing your thoughts, your self talk,
achieve something small to get yourself and your family back into the cycle of
achievement.
20. We all file a flight plan every single day
for our life. Where is your flight going today? Just like a pilot flying, the
winds, the gravitational pull will change your flight and take you off course,
so you must make small corrections along the way to make sure you make your
destination. Have you selected your destination? Have you picked the steps in
your flight plan to get there? Every goal is really that easy, pick the goal and
figure out how to get there. The easiest way to pick your flight path/plan is
find someone who has done it before you, then do what they did. Its all baby
steps you know. Just keep an eye on that destination and keep saying...."here is
my destination, this is where I'm going, this is where I am now, this is how I'm
going to get there.... I will arrive at this time on this day. You can do
it..... its just like getting in your car to go to the store, its just deciding
where you want to go and how to get there, then take that first step. You can do
it!! No matter how big or how outlandish you may think your dream to be... it
is obtainable.
21. Laugh every day and try (as hard as it is
sometimes) to find the positive and the humor in each situation (and have at
least one bite of a truly decadent desert once a week). Life is just too short
to not enjoy it thoroughly.
22. We learn the most and do our best work when
we have fallen on our face, when we are struggling, when we are worried, scared
or frustrated, when we are anguishing over something or troubled by it. It is
then that you have true motivation, when you think clearer. The most brilliant
ideas come to people when they feel lost, frustrated, or at the bottom, helpless
or hopeless. Cherish these times because its when you can come up with your best
ideas to your biggest problems and challenges. You see, there is a reason for
the rainy days.
23. You can't make everyone happy, its useless to
try and wasted energy to think you can. 50% of all people will not agree with
you at any given time, don't worry about it and don't let it stop you. 50%
becomes a lot of people when you are in the public eye. As long as you are not
hurting anyone and you are doing the right thing, then go ahead and do it. If
you are wondering what is the right thing to do, its usually the harder thing to
do, the toughest path to take. The easy way out is rarely the right thing to
do. Instead of worrying over what someone thinks of you or says about you, do
something amazing and outstanding to inspire them or at least have them sitting
on the side lines being jealous, secretly saying, "wow, she has guts". One
person with purpose becomes the majority, one way or another.
1. There are at least two people in this world
That you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world Love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you Is because they want to Be just
like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, Even if they don't Like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you Before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. You are special and unique.
8. Someone that you don't even know exists, loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, Something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has
Turned its back on you, take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
Always in hope and admiration, Celeita
YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully
dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and
shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home
today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.
After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he
smiled sweetly when told his room was ready.
As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a
visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been
hung on his window.
'I love it,' he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just
been presented with a new puppy.
'Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait.'
'That doesn't have anything to do with it,' he replied.
'Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or
not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged .. it's how I arrange my
mind. I already decided to love it. 'It's a decision I make every morning when
I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the
difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of
bed and be thankful for the ones that do.
Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and
all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life.
Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.
So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank
account of memories!
Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank.
I am still depositing.' Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
Our
lives with horses...
Our lives with horses are rich with feeling. You know this if you've
ever.... choked back tears watching a new foal wobble to his feet for the
First time ...or watched your good horse wobble to his feet after surgery....
or seen the ends of the reins float straight out as a reining horse spins
beneath them . . or chuckled to yourself as you watched a tiny tot on a
patient pony trot through a barrel pattern at a saddle club payday ... or felt
the building tremble as an eight-up hitch of feather-legged giants towed a
hand-carved beer wagon into the arena ... or had your heart stop when you saw
your horse lying motionless in the pasture on a sunny day and waited
breathlessly for an ear to flick ... or cheered at the screen when 'The Man
From Snowy River' slid Dennie down the mountainside, .. or when Seabiscuit
made his final surge to beat War Admiral ... or cruised along the highway and
seen a horse in a pasture and wondered what he's like to ride or pictured him
as a prospect ... or sucked in your breath as a horse and rider approached a
six-foot wall ... or sworn a solemn oath to your horse that together you would
triumph ... or flipped through the TV channels and stopped when you saw a
horse even when it was a commercial ... or laughed aloud when you rubbed your
horse's face and he rubbed back ... or gotten chills hearing Dave Johnson's
'and DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!' (or 'Run for the Roses' circa 1980 ish?)
... or stood in awe at your horse in morning play as he sprinted around the
pasture, then stopped, head erect, and snorted defiance at the rest of the
world
... or been thankful to see wild horses grazing casually at the foot of a hill
... or felt calmed by the sleekness of a silky
haircoat beneath your hand ... or felt your jaw drop as you watched a Lipazzan
perform a capriole ... or if you've ever seen someone in the grocery store
wearing a certain kind of hat, or boots, or buckle, or have a certain cut and
length to their jeans, and felt some remote kind of connection ... or felt
warmed by a soft nicker greeting as you entered the barn ... or slid your hand
under your horse's blanket to straighten it out, only to pause in the glowing
feeling that you get when you touch the
warmth of his coat... or riding on a trail with your horse, thinking how that
trail over there looks nice and almost without asking, your horse has sensed
your slightest movement in the saddle and he's now taking you there. ... or
pulled up to your barn where you board and only your horse greets you with a
welcoming hello from the sound of your car or your voice.
HEROES AND HORSES
SOME NOTABLE HEROES AND THEIR HORSES ARE MENTIONED AND WE KNOW YOUR HORSE IS
YOUR HERO AND VICE VERSA.
1. Kanthaka - Buddha's horse, the one he used when he was still Siddhartha
the prince, to escape from his father's palace and begin his journey toward
enlightenment. Kanthaka's hooves made no sounds as they fled together and he
is often depicted being lifted on his four feet by benign spirits.
2. Pegasus - the mythical winged horse parented by Neptune and Medusa and
ridden by Bellerophon to rid the world of Chimera, the monster. Athena, the
Greek goddess of wisdom, was able to capture and train Pegasus when he allowed
her to place her golden bit in his mouth.
3. Phosphorus (Light Bearer) - the great Roman racehorse immortalized by the
4th century Roman poet Ausonius (at the emperor's request) in a beautiful
eulogy: Fly with haste to join the wing-footed horses of Elysium; may
Pegasus gallop on your right and Arion as your left-wheeler, and let Castor
find a fourth horse for the team.
4. Babieca - famed white gelding of El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz of Bivar, the
Spanish hero who united Christians and Muslims against a Moorish onslaught
from Africa. Babieca lived to be 30 years old and carried El Cid into all his
battles. Babieca means "crazy" as Rodrigo made a crazy choice since the colt
was the runt of the herd.
5. Bucephalus (Ox-head) - beloved horse of Alexander the Great who bore the
Macedonian hero on his back from Greece to India. Odds against a horse living
past 20 in that era were great, but Bucephalus, in his 20s, endured until he
fell in battle in India.
6. Sleipnir - the eight-legged war horse of Odin, the Norse god, was able to
fly without wings and shape-shift.
7. Balios and Xanthos - a grey and bay, both sired by Zephyros, the West
Wind, who together pulled Achilles' chariot.
8. Vivasat - a Hindu sun-god who often took the form of a stallion.
9. Al Burak - Mohammed's horse, on whose back he ascended to heaven, was
brought to him by the archangel Gabriel
10. Chiron - the centaur who taught Achilles, Jason and the first physician,
Ascelpius, all he knew.
11. Rakhsh - blue-eyed and dappled red horse of the legendary Persian
warrior, Rustam. Rakhsh was highly intelligent and saved his sleeping master
from a lion's attack, killing the predator.
There are many more famous mythical and real horses and we will be adding to
our list. Can you help us add to this list?. thank you Harmony Horse Works.
The question is not: "do you support horse
slaughter."
The question is: "do you support the cruel, terrifying
transport for days without food and water in their journey to death?"
The question is: "do you support the torture and abuse of
the killer chutes, even for crippled horses, pregnant mares, wild horses,
protective mares with foals by their sides?"
The question is: “Do you support the horse slaughter
factories that lie to their consumers about the many chemicals that taint the
horse meat, and call it Organic?
The question is: do you support the breeder who breeds
hundreds of horses just to pick out the good ones and cash in the rest to the
killer buyer?
The question is: Do you support the person who uses the
horse its whole life and when it gets to an old age sends it to slaughter as a
thank you?
The question is: “do you support the slaughter workers who
cheer a horse on that struggles extra hard for its life?
The question is: Do you support the killer buyer who not
only buys up the strong, fat and healthy horses and leaves the meek weak and
unhealthy for society, but also bids against the good homes and horse rescues?
The question is: “Can you see though the lies of the ones
who stand to loose a buck with the end of horse slaughter?
The question is: Do you support ripping the last of our wild
horses away from their families and peaceful lives to be slaughtered?
The question is: As a nation, can we allow this to continue
and still call ourselves a civilized country?
The question is: "Can you look at the footage of innocent
horses with their eyes gouged out, hooves ripped off, legs broken, beaten by
the workers, faces smashed in from being on the transport trucks, horses
stabbed in their spines, horses conscious for the entire killing process and
do nothing?
That is the question, so what is YOUR answer?
Resolve to make the world a better place for animals
(credit: PETA)
| If you haven't already done so,
have the companion animals who depend on you spayed or neutered. These
simple procedures help protect your furry friends from many types of
cancer and prevent thousands of animals from being born only to end up
abandoned on the streets or dumped at severely crowded animal shelters.
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| If you live with a dog,
pledge to walk him or her every day, even when it's cold outside and you'd
rather hide under a blanket. If you share your home with cats, set
aside some "kitty (or horsey) quality time" every day to play
with, brush, and bond with them. It's sometimes too easy to overlook our
feline friends, but they can get bored and lonely too. |
| If there is a lonely "backyard dog" in your
neighborhood, try befriending his or her
guardian. Start by politely talking to him or her about the dog's needs,
such as companionship, daily portions of fresh food and water, and a
weatherproof doghouse filled with straw. Many lucky dogs have had their
lives changed because someone like you cared enough to intervene.
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| If you're shopping for yourself or buying
holidays gifts for your loved ones, stay
away from fur, wool, leather, and companies that make or sell products
made from the skins of animals. |
NOTE: Crossed Sabers can not fully guarantee the accuracy of every page
on this website which is huge (38,000 files and over 300 pages). We do not
have the personnel or time to keep it up to date and accurate for every
situation as this Stable and all its programs have always been a dynamic
entity, ever changing and improving itself to meet the needs of horses and
horse people. We do try to make sure each page is up to date and accurate but
the best thing to do If you have a question, is email or call us. Additionally
Crossed Sabers can not guarantee anything that anyone says about us on line,
we have no control over other people and their websites, forums or ads, all we
can tell people is if you do not know the person, their name, address and
their experience, age or history/background/education and location do not
trust what they say. That is true for everything on the internet. Some things
said about us have been grossly inaccurate and did not come from CSS, some
come from past employees we fired for cause (for hurting horses or stealing
from us), people that are pro-slaughter and hate our mission and what we do
for horses enjoy trying to make us look bad, some are horse traders that we've
helped put out of business and some are people we helped put in jail on
neglect cases. Again, if you have questions about us, our services, our
company structure, how we are licensed, how we pay taxes, how we do things or
anything at all, please feel free to contact us, just don't assume that all
you read on another website is accurate because 99% of it is not true,
especially if you read it on a forum, blog or chat room and don't assume that
it came from us, just call 304-873-3532 or email us at
secondwindadopt@aol.com,
or better yet, come and see our operation and you will see how we do things. I
can guarantee it's 1000 times better than what the liars and frauds say who
are jealous of our work.
All programs and services listed on this website, including
SWAP is a part of Crossed Sabers Stable which has been licensed in WV for the
last 13 years. The Mountain State Horse School and Second Wind Adoption
Program, Inc. and Crossed Sabers International Horse School, Inc. was
incorporated on 4 Sep 08 to address the education needs and life challenges of
people and horses.
Buyer and Seller Beware!! Update on the
Robin Hollingsworth of Blacksburg, SC
(she has several alias's and about 10 fake names) fraud case for those
of you who have been asking. The SC prosecutor accepted a plea bargain from
her and dropped the case if she paid the people she ripped off (the people she
took money under false pretenses from when she sold them horses she did not
own), she did that so she was let go but the 3 arrests will stay on her record
and the record of what she did to all those people is still on the books and
will stay there. If she is caught again I'm certain she will go to jail but
people who are cheated by her must stand up and testify.. If more people that
she ripped off would have not chickened out and backed out because of fear
(Quote from them was we are scared of her, she is crazy) she would be in jail
right now but beware, she is still loose and still taking free horses or
companion horses that have things like ringbone and navicular and drugging
them and then selling them as high level jumpers and competition horses on the
internet. Her daughter works with her, Amanda or Mandy, she helps her rip
people off. Beware, I'm getting calls almost every month where Robin has
committed more crimes against people, taking horses, not paying for them,
bouncing checks, buying vehicles and horse trailers and not paying for them.
BEWARE OF THIS WOMAN!! If you want her history or to check a person's name
against our black list (our do not adopt to, do not sell to, do not buy from,
do not hire or even rent to list), then contact us.
BEWARE: Do not buy a horse from anyone you
do not know, ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERNET, unless they have websites like ours,
their names and addresses listed and they show they have a long long history
on their website and do not buy unless you go to see the horse and have it vet
checked and you have contact with the vet, not the seller or even trainer
telling you what the vet said. DO NOT GIVE YOUR HORSE OR SELL YOUR HORSE
WITHOUT A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AS TO WHAT IS TO HAPPEN WITH THE HORSE, RESELLING,
USE/LIMITATIONS, FACILITIES NEEDED, ETC. It you sell or give away a horse with
no agreement, they could go to slaughter the same day you release them or they
could be sold and misrepresented, living a life of neglect, abuse, over use
and miss use the rest of their lives. We hear stories all the time where a
best friend or neighbor, the nice lady you gave the horse to sent the horse to
slaughter or is neglecting it and there is not a thing the owner can do now
because they no longer own the horse and they made no written agreements
signed by both parties. If you need help doing written agreements, back ground
checks on buyers and sellers, just contact us, that is part of our 'SAFE
SELLING' SERVICES. Your horse's life depends on you being safe and thorough!
BEWARE: People are selling horses on the
internet that don't even exist so beware, the horse industry is full is liars,
cheaters, and thieves, even we have had to deal with them from potential
adopters who were in jail applying to adopt, to employees and former trainers
who totally ripped us off by stealing tack and tools, asking for huge advances
and then leaving after they get them, people who don't even know us or had any
experience with us slandering us on forums, harassing us and our supporters,
interfering with company operations and even adopters who don't think twice
about breaching their contract or forging their vets signature on applications
& annual updates or even selling their adoption horse to programs like ours
and even 501c3's public charities selling horses to slaughter auctions or
being put in jail for neglect and animal cruelty. We are bringing each person
that has wronged our horses to justice one at a time and winning all our cases
but that does not protect the general public from these liars, thieves,
con-artist and cheaters. Your horses life can easily be ruined forever, they
could end up in a fate worse than death so buyer and seller beware, your
horses life depends on you keeping them safe and you being thorough with doing
things like getting references and making sure the people have stable
employment, that they really own the farm they say they do, doing background
checks to check for criminal records. The horse world is full of dishonesty
which ruins it for honest people that really care and always try to do the
right thing, such a shame. Just be very careful and get proof that your horse
is going to a good home, get more than a feeling because we promise you about
50% of the time when it comes to horses, your feeling that its a 'nice' person
or a 'good' person' is wrong. And even when you pick a good home, they can
turn around and sell or give away to a bad home.
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and
height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches and negative people pull
you down. People who like to cause trouble will shorten your life and make you
just like them... miserable.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen.. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who
is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets,
keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable,
improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next
county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away
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HORSES (dogs/cats)
ADOPTED 2008 (51 animals adopted)
Dutch has been adopted by J. Stanley of
WV
City and Georgia have been adopted by the
Ashcrafts of WV
Jack the STB and Jack the Morab are
adopted by T. Boone of WV
Rufus and Itty Bitty have been adopted by
the Macy family of IN
Legend has been adopted by
the Snyder family of NJ
Dixie, Allie and Joe the pony (not shown) have
been adopted by the Jerretts of WV
Marvin is adopted by his foster mom,
Erica of TX
Missy has been adopted by the Winter
family of VA
Preacher has been adopted by S. Bartlett
of KS
Harry has been adopted by J. Neubauer of
OH
Ceebud has been adopted by R. Rudolph of
VA, going to be a contest horse, perfect job for that short backed
speedy boy
Betty Boo Boo (boxer) and Bailey (puppy) was
adopted by Dr. Z. Ristic at Virginia Tech and Hubby Michael (our
wonderful transporter)
Noel (puppy) was adopted by B. Cutright of WV
Miracle Brian, Tuff and Lady has been adopted
by the Jett
family of WV
Lil Miss Dingo was adopted by K. Powell of WV
Alex has been adopted by J. Hutto of AL
Gracie has been adopted by C. Furrow of VA
Marcus has been adopted by E. Niday of VA
Jack the QH has been adopted by the DeWitt
family of VA
Honey Bun was adopted by the Smith family of WV
Snickers was adopted by a local family in WV
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Ceebud
has been adopted by R. Rudolph of VA, going to be a contest horse,
perfect job for that short backed speedy boy
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Cee Me Make It, aka " Cee Bud": 2005 registered TB
gelding, sound, healthy, 16 hands, easy to handle, riding experience beyond
racing, ready for any profession. Located at CSS, more information coming,
has been around all sorts of farm animals and done well with them, sensible,
quiet and willing boy. Never really took to racing, wanted a career outside
of racing. Excellent candidate for speed events done alone, was always very
fast alone but had no desire to beat others, so might be well suited for
show jumping, contest/barrel racing or any speed related job. Not crazy hot,
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 LIL MISS DINGO
Lil Miss Dingo was adopted by K. Powell of WV
NOEL
Noel
(puppy) was adopted by B. Cutright of WV
 Betty
Boo Boo
Boo Boo was
adopted by Dr. Z. Ristic and her Hubby Michael (our wonderful transporter)
 ady,
located in WV
lady has been
adopted by the Jett family of WV
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Tuff was adopted by the Jett family of WV
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Tuff 2, aka "Tuff" gelding, coming two (2006
foal), paint, 13.3 hands measured, 14.1 hands at the croup so he's
growing, measured 9/01/08, out of the bay
mare (Tuff Tiffany an extremely sweet kids horse) that looks like
a QH mare, he was probably
sired by the paint stallion that died before the police took the
rest of the horses, of which Tuff and his mom were in that group. Such a cutie, getting professional training here
on a regular basis, he's been backed and his knees are closing so
we expect to have him undersaddle before the snow flies, looks like he's going to have a light or
flaxen mane with lots of chrome. What a cutie pie and such a good
boy, he's going to make a wonderful horse for some lucky adopter. Good feet,
sound and healthy.
Sweet sweet baby and he's knees are closing. From string tests, we
estimate he will be 14.3 to 15 hands once grown. He's learning all
the things to be a good horse, daily handling and walking, turn
out in a large group so he's learning herd dynamics, he plays well
with the other young horses and keeps his distance from the horses
that outrank him, he picks up his feet and does well with
grooming, vet and farrier. A sponge just waiting to be filled by
someone. Enjoy one of the best parts of having horses, raising a
youngster.
wonderful disposition, sturdy yet elegant, no
allergies, sensitivities, fractures, injuries, or illnesses, only
surgery was gelding in March 2008, up to
date on all vaccines, likes people,
good manners, respects your space, good temperament,
confident, likes to work, easily trained, smart, good with
other
animals and horses, good with farrier and vet/shots, loads, free lunges, professionally trained, recommended for pleasure riding and
western riding, great potential.
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Missy has been adopted by the Winter
family of Virginia, they have another SWAP horse (Skye) so she
will have some company at a long time SWAP home. Great home for a
super horse.
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Norquestor’s Miss aka “Missy,” 1996 TB
mare, bay, 15.2 hands (measured), good manners, good with other animals and
horses, easily trained, respects your space, loads, good with farrier and
vet/shots, ties, easy keeper, smart, likes people, good temperament, very
talented girl, previous adopter did 4-H with her and did so well in just
their second show that they were asked to join the Coos County 4-H
Equestrian Team in hunter/jumper, they also made the number 11 out of 20
spot on the New Hampshire team for the Eastern States Exposition team and
did great! Totally sound and ready for anything, located at CSS/ SWAP
HQ
Click the link to the left to see more
pictures, video, more information.
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Harry is
pending adoption with J. Neubauer of OH
click here to see his video, if you missed Legend or
wanted Legend, I would take a hard look at this boy
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Harry: 1990 Trakehner
gelding, bay, 16 hands (measured), he's so big bodied it could be misleading), sound, located at CSS/SWAP HQ.
USDF training level
All Breed Horse of
the Year as a 5 yo. He beat 2500 other
horses who were entered, I think he got a 74.6% average
score. Don't miss out on this wonderful horse at a
great price. No Vices, has also done pleasure riding and
is a great all around horse in both english and western disciplines, super
dressage horse. The last few years have been working as a dressage
schoolmaster for intermediate riders. working at 3rd level and could walk
into the ring and compete at 1st today but much more valueable as a
schoolmaster, has taught several riders dressage (easy, kind, forgiving)
Update: Its been along time since I've seen a horse
move this nicely and this big, we've had grand prix horses come in here that
have not moved this nicely, even on our terrible frozen footing in the snow
and no shoes. No wonder he got horse of the year as a 5 year old, the years
have been very good to him as he is still just as capable. Very up hill,
very light on his forearm, floating gaits, easily transitioned from
collected to working to extended at all gaits and we were in the round pen,
I can't wait to see him in the arena, half passes within minutes, a few more
hours work and he'd be doing upper level movements. Picks up a canter on
both leads easily, tempis will be an easy transition. This is a grand prix
horse in the making, perfect head set with no forcing. Get him fit and
you'll have a Piaffe and passage, he's just that responsive and well
trained. Sensible, good boy, big fun personality, goes out with everyone and
gets along. I am truly impressed with this boy, his price is going up after
Christmas, so right now he is the steal of the century with the Christmas
special.
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Miracle Brian was adopted by the Jett family of WV
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Miracle Brian: 1990 STB gelding, chestnut, 15 hands (measured),
USTA # J80778, located at SWAP HQ in West Union, WV, by Brian's
Falcon and out of
Nick's Nicole, no allergies, illnesses,
injuries, or sensitivities, likes people, good manners, respects
your space, good temperament, confident, easily trained, smart,
good with other animals and horses,
loves kids, good with farrier, loads,
trained to drive and ride, ties, cross ties, bathes, good alone,
quiet in stall, can catch in open field, great mover, lots of
fun, has been ridden by beginners and kids,
barefoot and sound, perfect pleasure driving or riding horse.
Gaited and prefers to pace and rack, does not trot or canter but
he'll rack like crazy, ultra smooth, perfect trail mount or for
someone who needs a smooth ride, super option for a road horse
as he does has some speed when asked but not stupid about it.
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Click here to find out more about Jack
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Click here to sponsor Jack or be an honorary adopter
Jack
has been adopted by the Boone family of WV
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Royal Comanche Moon, aka "Jack": 2000 Morab (Morgan x
Arab) gelding, International Morab Registry # 2212, 14.3 hands ( was measured
a couple of years ago but may have grown a little), by Strut 'N' Radiant Sol
and out of SWAP
horse Full Moon Shining, wonderful disposition, sturdy yet elegant, donor raised him
from a foal, no allergies, sensitivities, fractures, injuries, or illnesses,
only surgery was gelding in 2001, up to
date on all vaccines, likes people,
good manners, respects your space, good temperament, can be ridden today,
confident, knows leads, likes to work, easily trained, smart, good with
other
animals and horses, good with farrier and vet/shots, loads, free lunges, professionally trained, recommended for pleasure riding and
western riding, great potential to learn new things.
The adopters have really spent a lot in training time and money but are
having a second child and don't have time for this boy, they are sad to
see him go but hoping the training and time they put into him will put him
into a great home. Jack is located at CSS/SWAP HQ. Not a
beginners horse but a very good child rider could ride him, he needs a
short tune up because he's been sitting since his adopter is pregnant.
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City Express N, aka "City" 2001 STB gelding, 15.2 hands
(measured). Bay, sound, riding and driving. Import from New Zealand, double
registered in New Zealand and US, have both
freeze brands on his neck, raced in both New Zealand and the US, obviously
wanted to go do something else besides race. Long legged beauty. Great
family horse with pleasure riding and driving, possibly low level dressage,
great mover, lead line with children, riding and driving for kids and
beginners, western or english pleasure, trail horse. Always very willing to
please his human. Heath care and shots all up to date. Likes people, very
friendly, in your pocket, big puppy dog type of horse, good manners and
temperament, confident, easily trained, good with other animals and horses,
going out with everyone at SWAP HQ already and loving life. Good with farrier and vet/shots, loads, bathes, clips, good alone, quiet in stall,
comes when called, can catch in a field. Exceptional boy, never ever been
difficult, never done anything out of line, extremely kind, loves people,
looks for you to come see him in the barn or pasture when turned out. He is
going out with everyone in the pasture, has attached himself to my big mare
but is very good with everyone. Doesn't seem to like dogs but never done
anything, just pins ears when the dogs are in the isle way of the barn, I'm
sure he will get used to them, dogs are never around racing barns so its
very new to him. he doesn't have a mean bone in his body so I know he would
not hurt a dog, just something he'll need to get used to, typical transition
stuff.
Located at CSS in WV. Our pictures are not great, our regular photographer
was gone on the day these were taken, he is a very pretty horse, beautiful
face, lovely build.
City has been adopted by the
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Dixie: 1991 QH mare, chestnut, 14.3 hands
(measured), beautiful
conformation, great manners, a
beginner/small child can
handle, smart, easily trained,
respects your
space, low on pecking order, loads, good with farrier and vet/shots, ties,
cross ties, laid back,
excellent
temperament, clips, bathes, loves people, very easy keeper, looking for a companion,
pleasure, light riding, lead line, family pet, located at SWAP HQ in West Union, WV
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Allie, 1985 APP/QH mare, chestnut, 15 hands
(measured), has been a pleasure mount since she was 4, excellent
babysitter,
good manners, good with other animals and horses, easy keeper,
smart, loads, good with vet/shots, ties, cross ties, good
temperament, clips, bathes, really loves
people and attention/grooming, easy to work with and
around, used to living out with the herd, has
arthritis, quiet in stall, lunges on
line, comes when called, can catch in open field, needs a wide saddle tree,
looking for a companion, lead line, pleasure mount situation only for Allie.
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Marvin has
been adopted by his foster mom, Erica. This will make her second SWAP
horse. She also has a lovely gray TB mare, Lady from SWAP. I suspected
this would happen, he is such a sweet boy. |
Marv's Alibi , aka "Marvin": 1988 TB gelding, 15.2 hands,
bay, located with foster mom Erica in TX and will be placed from there former event horse
through Prelim and 4' jumpers (restricted from jumping today), trained to 3rd
level dressage and been out on trail.
Son of Mr. Prospector and out of a Bold Ruler dam, wonderful temperament,
kid and beginner safe.
Health is great, sound, been well cared
for by his adopter who has had him for several years, she had to give up all
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Leos Dynamo Moon, aka "Preacher": 1999
registered QH gelding, dark butterscotch sorrel with flaxen mane and tail,
foundation Quarter Horse, 15.3 hands, registration number is 3887372,
located outside of Pittsburgh. Sire is Ima Buckwheat Dude and the Dam is Sweet
Pepper Sugar. Currently on 24/7 turn out in TN, no allergies or feeding
issues, no surgeries (except castration), no fractures, no injuries or
illnesses. He loves western riding and tack. Appreciates a gentle handler,
easy keeper, all health care is up to date and done consistently, sound
barefoot, no lameness history at all, goes in a broken snaffle d ring,
standard curb, goes best in a tie down. Likes dogs and horses, good manners,
respects your space, good temperament, can be ridden today, totally sound,
sweet, never pins his ears, waits for you at the gate, can get a little nosy
when you have treats. Goes best in a group on trail rides, timid when being
ridden alone on the trails, will lead or follow on the trail, jumps small
logs and ditches, knows leads, likes to work, likes to jump, easily trained,
smart, good with other animals, good with horess, good with farrier and vet,
will stand in cross ties for the farrier, kid safe, does not bite or kick so
kids are safe around him,, loads,
ties, cross ties, clips, bathes, free lunges and lunges on a line, comes
when called, can catch in an open field. Comes running when the owner
calls... "Preacher, Dinner"!! Dislikes being stalled alone with everyone
else outside, needs a buddy, had 90 days of professional train, has been
used for western pleasure trails. Sweet, very smooth gaits, beautiful conformation and color.
Has transported in a stock trailer and slant load, accustomed to all types
of fencing, respects all fencing. Recommended for competitive trail riding,
pleasure, contest, reining, cutting, herding cows and working cows, rodeo
and western pleasure. Fun, pretty horse. Not your typical foundation QH,
probably because of his training in cutting, a bit hotter than most. Needs an adult experienced rider,
not for beginners, children or 'rough cowboys'. Owner just wants him to have a great
forever home.
The Current adopter has a very small turn out and
Preacher has been knocking down her split rail and going to the neighbors
house, she's in the suburbs of Pittsburgh so its not a good thing. He
obviously liked the space he had in TN and needs that again. The adopter
said he was great on trails though but he needs at least an acre or more of
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Legend is
adopted by the Snyder family of NJ |
L A Baltic Legend, aka Legend: 1997
registered Swedish Warmblood gelding, bay, 17.1 hands, located in Scandia,
MN Totally sound, recommended for english or western pleasure riding, hunt
seat on the flat and dressage (which has been most of his experience),
professionally trained in dressage and we are either looking for a pleasure
or dressage home, no jumping at all, he has no issues or lameness but we
want to keep him in the job he knows, well bred and came from a well known
dressage barn in freehold, NJ, well trained, a big horse and big mover, we're looking for an experienced
well trained rider to match his skills. No vices, does every thing on the
ground with a handler/vet and farrier very well. Wonderful opportunity for
one lucky adopter. Has not competed since 2004 but has been in regular work.
Worked in a double bridle but only for very experienced riders and when he
is in his top competitive shape.
Legend
is Sound, is competing at 1st level, has done one 3rd level test with
another rider and is working at 3rd level except tempes. Does all the
lateral stuff and working on half pass at a canter.
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Jack has
been adopted by the Boone Family of WV |
Smokin Jack: 2002 STB gelding, bay, 15 + hands,
sound, rides and drives, sweet boy, good for a child or beginner with
supervision and some experience at riding and controlling horses, has ridden
kids, will become herd sour if left out alone with one horse but does great
in a stall situation, goes out with mixed herd and does fine. Sweet boy,
will lay his head in your arms or lap and fall asleep while you stroke his
face. Loves people, will do well as a 4-H horse, pleasure mount, will go
gaited, pace and rack with a TWH bit or trot if you push him and give him
his head, great versatile horse. Just needs more experience with riding, is
a pro at driving.
Jack has done a few riding lessons with a riding
getting back into riding after many years, he is good with all animals,
dogs, cats, even chickens, goats and other horses, he is great in teh
pasture an nothing seems to phase him, he loves baby carrots, apples and
peppermints, he loves his face rubbed on the sides and top and his ears
rubbed, he is good with his feet, comes when called and follows you around
everywhere, he is good at tacking up and grooming, good with a bath, has a
lot of character.
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Dutch has been adopted by J. Stanley of WV
Rufus
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Itty Bitty Pretty aka
"Bitty" Bay filly foaled out of Cookies 'n Cream on Thursday June
28, 13.1 hands (measured 9/30), we are guessing but figure her dad was
the paint stallion or roy boy, the liver chestnut stallion that
was adopted by our trainer, very cute little girl, solid black.
She is quickly growing up, learning about leading, accepting a
halter and giving to pressure, picking up feet, being good for the
farrier, loading, lunging, being in a herd and herd dynamics,
socialized. She is very beautiful and going to be a good size
(maybe between 14 and 15 hands), she is friendly and always in
your pocket, all the foals were imprinted and are handled daily.
Very healthy, eating good on her own and growing like crazy. We
are asking all the adopters of the babies to get them
professionally trained to give them a good start and SWAP can
certainly do that training here, we have other trainers we can
recommend too.
A
sponge just waiting to be filled by someone. Enjoy one of the best
parts of having horses, raising a youngster.
Healthy and sound, hardy tough horse.
Itty Bitty is being fostered by Aunt Lisa and
Uncle Jeff in Grafton, WV (about an hour from CSS)
Itty Bitty has been adopted A. Macy of IN. Angie has
several SWAP horses. She is getting Ittty Bitty for the young
equestrian in her family (Emily) and also as a companion for their
yeanlings. Emily and Itty Bitty did great together this weekend,
great match.
A special thank you to the Sapp
Family for fostering Itty Bitty, for working with her, feeding her
so well, keeping all her health care up to date and for even
teaching her some things that will make it easier on the adopters,
Great fosters parents!! |
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We are
looking for a home for this little munchkin, Our office manager found her
and we've always had good luck finding a home for little kitty's, especially for
barn cats. We think she is just around 6 weeks old now (mid August), she is
already littler trained and does well around horses, dogs and other cats.
SWAP will get her shots done before she goes to her new home. We will either
get her fixed or have to require the adopters to get her fixed so we don't
make more stray munchkins like her. She has no vices, really sweet baby. She
is free to a good home.
This little one is pending adoption
with Rena Bouchel of WV, this is Rena's second adoption from SWAP, she also
adopted Nations Cup Winner Omnibus donated by Olympic Gold Medalist McLain
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Oscar: 1990 TB
gelding, 16.1 hands at the withers, 15.1 at the back (measured), bay, sound, has done several different jobs, sweet
horse and a big beautiful boy. Great for many jobs with a good adult rider.
Sound for jobs on the flat, has a chip in the right knee which has caused a
problem over fences but he's sound as long as he's not jumped. Well trained
and will ride anyone with a quiet solid seat and calm hands but I would not
put with a child unless they are bigger and a good rider because he is so
big, suspect his gaits will be very big. Just goes in a driving snaffle and
a wide tree. He's done lower level dressage and schooling shows, likes
people, very sweet horse, good manners, respects your space, good
temperament, can be ridden today, likes to work, easily trained, smart, good
with other animals and horses, good with vet and farrier, loads, ties and
cross ties, clips, bathes, quiet in stall, not good alone, free lunges and
on a line, comes when called and can catch in an open field, gets along very
well with young and old horses, both mares and geldings, very comfortable
gaits, very personable, loves people.
We need to get new pics of this boy, he
has really filled out and looks great.
Oscar is pending adoption by T. Manley of WV under the Adopt Now Option,
she is adopting both Oscar and Creek. YEA!! Sweet Sweet horses, such love
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Over The Creek, aka "Creek": 1995 registered bay TB gelding, 16 hands
(measured),
located at CSS. Registration number with the Jockey Club is 9501729. No
allergies, no surgeries, no fractures, no injuries or illnesses. Shots and
health care are current. Goes in a hackamore and prefers that to wearing a
bit, as you can see, the former owner is riding him in a hackmore and
bareback pad so he looks like a sensible, quiet boy to ride. Trained in
natural horsemanship, willing, sweet and easy going. He likes people, has
good manners, respects our space, good temperament, confident, knows leads,
likes to work, easily trained, smart, good with other animals and horses,
good with farrier and vet, loads, ties, cross ties, clips, bathes, good
alone, quiet in stall, free lunges, lunges on a line, comes when called, low
in pecking order in herd. Looking for non performance job on the flat,
recommended for pleasure (western or english). A picky eater in the
beginning but now eating good.
Super horse. I hope someone can give this horse a chance.
We need to get some new pictures of him as he is at a much better weight
today than he was in the bottom picture, he's gained at least 100 lbs, maybe
200.
Creek is adopted by
T. Manley of WV under the Adopt Now Option, she is adopting both Oscar and
Creek. |
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Beau has been
adopted by George Kaouris of CT, Trained by Carol Popp, Thank you both and
welcome to the SWAP Family
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Classy Sun, aka "Beau": 1993
Appendix QH gelding, palomino, 15.3 hands, trained in dressage to 3rd
level with a Florida trainer, spent 3 years with the Above
and Beyond
Equestrian Arts Dressage Center as a
schooling horse, had daily training in dressage with the very best, so
he's only gotten better. Located not far from Rome, NY. He has completed
even more training with his most recent adopter who must give him up for
personal reasons, she had done plenty of clinics, regular training and
riding, progressing. Still completely sound.
A very rare opportunity for
some lucky adopter.
here is a note from his
current adopter, since she can't keep him, she is hoping for a very good
home for him:
He's an "easy" keeper and goes with the flow. I
keep shoes on him in the front and he's never had any problems. He's
current on everything. I have him adjusted by my chiropractor every few
months. It's a preventive measure at this point. His hip seemed to
bother him two years ago and so now I just keep him adjusted to prevent
any problems. He's been turned out with two other geldings and gets
alone well with a group. He's not an aggressor in the pasture. He's been
on grass.
He's been ridden in an indoor in the winter and an outdoor in the
summer. I have a dog so he's used to a dog being around. He is good on
trail with another horse but gets very anxious alone to the point where
it's not enjoyable for him or safe.
I've done a bunch of clinics with him: Jennifer Baumert, Sherry
Ackerman, Sarah Geike, and they always love him. I've shown him in
schooling shows at training level (her level, not his). He's great in a
new place . Comes off the trailer completely relaxed. (He's an easy
loader on the trailer-just gets right on every time).
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LP King of Class, aka "King":
2000 registered QH gelding. Palomino. He is 16 hands. King is around
1,100 lbs. Registration number 0976968. A white diamond between his eyes go
down to the nose line. Sire, Royau King Lynx. Dam, Chicos Class Act. King is
all up to date with vaccinations. The type of bridle used on King is
western. A plain western bit is used. King has good manners and temperament.
He is good with other animals and horses. He is safe around children. He
cross ties, lunges, comes when called, loads, and the basics. He is
good/safe around vets and the farrier. The reason of him coming to
SWAP is because of a serious family illness. Came
here from Los Angeles, CA. but has been with an adopter for the last
year, they must return him for personal reasons that have nothing to do with
him. He is currently located close to Winchester, VA but may be coming to
CSS if not adopted before they sell their home. He has been
ridden in the mountains, traffic, vehicle safe and ridden through water and
all terrains. Great experienced trail horse. Needs front shoes to be ridden. King
is looking for a pleasure riding job or anyone job on the flat.
One of a kind horse available for some lucky adopter.
King has
been adopted L. Chaput of MI, this is the Chaput families second SWAP horse,
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Hobbs has been adopted by J. Bellomo of NY
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registered and imported westphalian gelding, 17.2
hands, located at CSS, more information coming when he
arrives. Sound and trained for dressage (such things are lateral work and
counter canters plus more) and jumping. Wonderful sweet boy coming from a
very good home that is very concerned that he gets a great home... some very
lucky adopter is going to love this guy.
here's a note from the former owner:
He has three nice gaits - not upper level
dressage type gaits but nice (and a super comfy canter). He knows
shoulder-in and out, haunches-in and out, half pass, leg yield - a wonderful
counter canter. as I think I mentioned - he's not perfect on his lead
changes. when you're jumping a course, he will get most of them - but on
the flat he's not consistent. he's not a speed demon - he can be a little
quiet even when he's in work (I always wore a little spur)- its just that he
will play when he's feeling fresh. his mouth is OK - but I wouldn't call it
sensitive. We've typically just used a loose ring snaffle - but sometimes
we'd show him in a 3 ring or a pelham because he could get a little heavy on
his forehand.
As for his papers - I will do my best to
find them. I'm not sure if you can order new ones or not - but I know I
wouldn't have thrown them out. He does have good breeding - he's from the
Pilot line. He was bred by an older man in Germany who's been in the
business for years - but only breeds a couple of horses a year, and treats
them like pets (which wont surprise you when you see how he is). I bought
him from someone who knew the breeder very well. He's really never had a
bad experience with people - is wonderful for vets, good for the farrier,
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We have
two dogs that really need a good home and they are ready to go to a good
home now. There is a very short application but they are free to a good
home. In fact, we'll take 2 payments off any horse adoption that is over
$1000. if you adopt one of these guys too. Of course, both adoptions must
make sense.
Cocoa is a male chocolate lab, about 2 or 3 years
old, fixed, current on shots and deworming, totally house broken, very easy
keeper, in fact you may have to pull up food to keep him from eating all the
time. Very sweet, needs some time to get to know a new person, dos not do
anything bad ever, just stays away from a stranger. He loves people and one
he warms up to you, he's very loyal, comes when called and minds really
well. Well past the chewing stage. Very healthy, doing very well on his
training and ready for a great home. No vices or bad habits. Loves the water
and if you have a pool he will be in it, even without you. Good with cats,
other dogs and horses. Cocoa is about 60 lbs
Dutch is a male Black Dutch Shepherd/black lab,
about 2 or 3 years old, fixed, current on shots and deworming, totally house
broken, never done a thing in the house, has never chewed ever. Shy around
other dogs until he gets to knows them. Great with kids, loves kids and
loves playing with them. Good with cats, other dogs and horses. Dutch is
probably about 40 lbs.
They are both smart about vehicles somewhat but
they both need to either be inside or on a farm away from the roads. A
fenced yard would be nice but they will stay home as long as they have a
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Trippin, 1991 TB gelding, chestnut, 15.3 hands
(measured), sweet
disposition, very lovable, easy keeper, big boned, no allergies, no
fractures, no surgeries, good
manners, knows leads, good w/ other animals
and horses, smart, respects your space, loads, good w/ farrier and
vet/shots, ties, cross ties, confident, clips, bathes, likes
people, quiet in stall, can
catch in open field, trained in both hunter and
dressage but has had navicular changes in the past so we are looking for a riding
situation on the flat only, no jumping and no heavy competition, lead line,
halter horse or pleasure mount, great
companion horse as well. Needs
shoes to be ridden and not
taking drugs to be sound. Is one
of those TB's that looks like he's all QH, acts like a QH, stocky and very round
easy keeper. Huge
personality, Mr. Entertainment, very laid back.
Trippin is pending adoption with the Kozak family of Maryland |
somehow we lost the write up for 2 horses in our website move... that were
adopted.
So sorry. the horses that were adopted were Singsation, Posey and Road Dog
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Emily has been adopted by the
Kozak family of Maryland, they will be taking lessons from another one
of the SWAP adopters in that area. YEA!
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Emily: 1986 TWH mare,
15 hands measured, gaited, sweet, sound, trained under saddle. She is
double registered as a racking horse and a TWH, according to her
past owner (but we don't have her papers). Would make a lovely family horse or a great horse for kids.
All health care up to date, very healthy today. She has an infection in one eye that has been doing very
well and has not affected her vision. Quite the Cadillac
ride, very smooth and very gaited.
likes people, very sweet horse, perfect manners, respects your
space, good temperament, can be ridden today, likes to work,
easily trained, smart, good with other animals and horses, good
with vet and farrier, loads, ties and cross ties, bathes, quiet in
stall, good alone, free lunges, comes when called and can catch in
an open field, gets along very well with young and old horses,
both mares and geldings,
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Adopt Now is $500. ($250. down and $50. a month
until paid, with signed promissory note, 10% off if pay in full
up front)
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adopted by the Reynolds family of Ohio
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Oh Henry: Donkey gelding, sound healthy, measured 14 hands
(measured), cream
colored, sound and healthy, under age 10, has all shots and coggins completed, deworming and farrier completed here. Under
saddle and ridden the first time we worked with him but he doesn't
know much. Talkative and will sound an alarm when something is
going on in the pasture or with the horses... or just to say
hello, friendly, loyal and likes people. Great watch dog for a
pasture of horses or for livestock, will let you know if something
is going on. Good with kids, would make an excellent lead line
donkey, baby sitter or to drive. We really wanted to keep both
Henry and Jack but their are so many horses in need and we knew
someone would want these guys immediately We would love to place
them together, donkey's bond for life and will actually morn the
loss of a 4 legged friend for a long time. He and Jack are very
close. Even if you have no interest in riding this boy he would be
the best pet. A true joy to have around. These guys will be sorely
missed by all of us but like them all, we need to put them into a
home.
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Adopt Now is $800.
($400. down and $100. a month
until paid, with signed promissory note, 10% off if pay in full up
front) |
Dodger: 2000 Bay Quarter X Saddlebred cross
Gelding, 15.2 hands measured, good with people, respects your space in the stall, can be tied, has
been around dogs, chickens, pot bellied pigs, does well with farrier and
vet, may hesitate when loading but then gets right loads on trailer (hadn't
been loaded in 5yrs and it only took maybe 5 min to get on, he just needed
to check it out first), has been ridden on trails will do well with
confident person on him he's only been out by himself, completely sound,
barefoot & healthy. Very pretty mover. Will measure soon (somewhere
between 15 and 16 hands) Located here at CSS. Dodger comes with a barrel
racing western saddle, bridle and saddle pad
Dodger has been adopted by the
Dennis family of DE |
 Ari has been
adopted and left for his new home in Virginia today. Andy and Josette are a
young Marine family stationed in Virginia, they visted last weekend and fell
in love with him, even after he jumped out of the round pen and went back to
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Ari: 2000 Han x French TB, 16.2 hands, chestnut
gelding, former event horse and low level jumper that needs a pleasure
riding home (sound, just has arthritis in his neck and can not handle
contact with the bit or collection). Likes people, good manners, respects
your space, good temperament, can be ridden today, confident, knows leads,
likes to work, easily trained, smart, good with other animals and other
horses, good with farrier and vet, ties, cross ties, clips, bathes, good
alone, quiet in stall, free lunges, lunges on a line, comes when called and
easy to catch in an open field. Located at SWAP HQ at CSS. Pics
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Foyt Sparkler aka Silver: 1988 TB Gelding
good with kids, child could handle, does well with: other horses, farrier,
vet, bathing, being ground tied, he's quiet in his stall, likes everyone.
comes when called &can be caught in open field, Silver doesn't crib when he
has his collar on, he does not challenge fencing of any kind. Currently he
is doing pleasure, hack and trail riding and stay's quiet thru it all. He
goes barefoot. Now located in FL
Foyt is adopted by A.
Bryant of FL
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 may 08, all
grown up
accepts a saddle and tack but too young to ride, just shows what a
willing girl she is. She'll be a breeze to train once old enough
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Midnight's Sugar Baby: August 06 filly, 14 1/2
hands measured 4/08, will probably grow to 15 hands, She is gaited, we saw her both pace and do a running
walk or rack. This is the foal of the black gelding, Midnight and
Emily, the Racking/TWH mare above. This little Filly is friendly
and curious like most foals, she is in great shape and sound. She is turning a lovely gray roan.
You can do practically anything with this girl, she is soooo
willing and easy. Boy have we been lucky with the babies we have
now.... they are goinig to make some great horses. by the time she
is old enough to be ridden, it will be just another day. She's
getting regular training here at SWAP and doing so well.
Sugar Baby has been adopted by the Runyon
family of WV |
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Adopt Now for $800. ($400. down and $100. a month
until paid, with signed promissory note, 10% off if pay in full up
front)
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Midnight's Regal Girl: 2004 Black
filly, measured 15 hands measured, Racking/TWH She has the mares markings and built
like a TWH. This is the foal of Emily (above) and the black
gelding, Midnight . She is in light training and doing so well,
all gaited and very sensible and quiet. Another great horse.
Regal is a very quiet and willing girl, don't let her age fool
you. Everything that she has learned she has done so at a
very laid back temperament.
Regal has been adopted by
the Runyon family of WV |
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Mon Petit Chou: 1998 Selle Francais gelding, bay,
15.3 hands (measured), bought for 20K
4
years ago, trained to jump, shown in Ocala all summer in jumping, sound,
easy keeper, great ground manners,
loves to jump, loves to work, likes people, respects
your space, can be ridden today, knows leads, good
with other animals and horses, good with farrier and
vet/shots, excellent loader, ties, cross ties, clips,
bathes, low in pecking order, recommended for more
jumping or any other discipline,
riding and jumping video on his page, located Virginia.
This is a talented athletic horse but he takes an advanced rider to ride and
trainer level to jump, definitely someone's next competition horse. No past
injuries or illnesses.
Chou is adopted by H. Hurshman
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Georgia: 1984 Morgan cross mare She
likes people, has good manners and temperament, respects your space and is
confident. She can be ridden today, a beginner or child could ride, is
good with other animals and horses and is kidsafe. She is good for
farrier/vet, loads, ties, bathes, can catch in open field, is good alone and
is quiet in her stall. Recommended for lead line or companion
horse, , she is really only a walking horse, with very little trotting (no
canter at all). Georgia is located at a fosters in Lexington, VA being
evaluated to see what jobs she may be able to do now. She may be only a
companion or babysitter now.
Georgia has a great home with her foster so we are going to leave her
there with DVM Zorana Ristic and Michael Ashtater of VA |
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Night, aka "Sparky": 1990 STB gelding, 16 hands
(measured), sound, been a
pleasure and show mount for several years now for an adopter who
had to return him because of her serious illness. Sparky is
healthy and current in all health care and a real puppy dog, a
sweet easy horse who anyone can ride and enjoy. Former harness
racing horse so he drives too. Located at SWAP in WV, great
great horse that anyone can ride and drive. You just don't find
them like this every day. Deserves the very best home.
Sparky has been
adopted by the Cunninghams of WV, we will really miss this boy but
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($200. down and $100. a month
until paid, with signed promissory note, 20% off if pay in full up
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Seth: 1988 Dutch Warmblood
gelding, 15.1 hands, former open jumper trained and owned by
olympic riders (Leslie Howard Burr and Ann Kuzinski) now looking
for a family home doing pleasure riding (no competing or jumping),
no vices and can be handled and ridden by kids or beginners. Was
gelded late in life but had no problem adjusting though he does
better turned out alone or with a favorite girl, he will tend to
be hard on strong geldings that challenge him, even strong mares
could be a problem,
his owner said he was housed and transported next to mares without
issue, located just south of Indianapolis, IN, huge heart and a
beautiful boy, these pictures don't do him justice. A nice very
well trained ride.
Roulette and Seth have
been adopted by V. McClosky of NY |
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Roulette: '91 AHSA registered
Westphalian x TB cross chestnut mare, 15.2 hands. Sire is
Starman, very well known horse ridden in the Olympics that produced
many wonderful hunters and jumpers. Dam is Mite As Well
Gamble. Has had formal training in hunter, a little showing,
has been a broodmare, all health care up to date, goes in a
snaffle and with a little tune up will probably have no problems
riding beginners and kids in the ring, knows leads, good with
other animals and horses, easy keeper, smart, high on pecking
order in herd but not difficult at all, loads, good with farrier
and vet, low energy/laid back, good temperament, likes people,
trained to ride, good alone, quiet in stall, can catch in an open
field. Has done Children's small jr. hunter and has had 4
foals. Roulette did have an eye removed Sep of '98 but it
does not affect her way of going or her ability to be ridden.
She could be a school or lesson horse easily, especially with ring
work and even to jump, she's very calm, sensible and willing to do
anything that is asked. Totally sound. Needs more than a beginner
rider to go out on trails and beyond the ring, just a confident
rider.
She is located in Bloomington, IN and will be placed from there.
Roulette and Seth
adopted by V. McClosky
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Mark, 2001 STB Bay Gelding, 15.2
hands. He is out of Jiited Lover & Peek-A-Boo. Now being
retired from racing. All vet records are up to date. Good w/
horses & mules, mares or geldings, likes people, respects your space, also
confident & smart making him easy to train, he ties, comes when called and
can be caught in an open field. Recommended for future jobs in
Pleasure Riding English or Western, Trail Riding, and maybe a few other
occupations. Currently he is located in DE and will me coming to SWAP HQ
soon. Mark has
been adopted by Duane and Claudia Ballenger of WV, this is the Ballengers
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Momma Cocoa: Appy filly,
pinto appy with blanket, either a 2 or 3 year
old, (probably a 2006 foal), 14.3 hands measured. Long legged and lovely, really coming along on her training.
She is starting to look like she is in foal.
She is probably the foal of the appy mare sired by the Arab/QH
stallion (to get that dishy face and long legs). She is a beauty
with clean legs, very healthy. Going to make a super horse for
some lucky adopter
We are pretty sure Cocoa is in foal, these rescues
were picked up in June so she could foal as late as May, she is
the last of horses in foal from the stallions they were running
with before they were taken by the police. Its a shame that she is
bred so young but that is what happens when stallions are allowed
to run free with the herd. I'm sure she will be a good mommy. If
she foals at SWAP, the baby will be a SWAP horse, if she foals at
the adopters farm, then she will be owned by the adopter, check
the adoption contract for details of requirements for foals of
adoption horses.
Cocoa foaled April 12th a beautiful paint colt, this is will be
the last foal from this rescue (who all came into the program in
June, all in foal when they came to us). They will need to stay
together for at least 6 months before weaning and then both can be
placed into homes.
Cocoa and our little
Cocoa Puff in Color has been adopted by Duane and Claudia
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Cocoa's new
colt, we call him Cocoa Puff in Color, foaled April 12th, Cocoa is the last mare that came to
us in foal from last years rescue in June. The little one will stay with
Cocoa for at least 5 to 6 months before weaning and we will be placing them
both separately. Details coming soon. :)) He's a doll baby.
Cocoa and our little Cocoa
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Cin aka Cinnamon she's a Quarter Horse X with
Thoroughbred grulla mare approx 10-12 yrs old, 15.1H, up to date on shots,
coggins & health certificate. She is currently being ridden and needs
a new home due to owner going to college. Cin goes english or western,
has been shown by owner, would be capable of going onto doing Low Level
Dressage, Pleasure Riding (english or western), some Endurance Riding or
Competitive Trail Riding, the owner said she does like contesting, working,
knows her leads, is a smart girl, good with farrier, can catch in field,
bathes and much more. Cin can be girthy (pins her ears and gasps at
the air)so she would prefer a easy handler. Cin is now located at SWAP
HQ in WV Cin has been
adopted by J. Rotenberry of WV |
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been adopted by Ed & Dottie Waltz of WV
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Highland Tooter ache "Tooter": 1996 STB gelding, 14.3 hands
(measured),
bay, registered with USTA, by Tooter Scooter and out of Jeryls Filly, no
known allergies, no fractures, illnesses, or injuries, likes people, good
manners, respects your space, good temperament, confident, likes to work,
smart, good with other animals and horses, a child or beginner could handle
on the ground, a beginner or child could ride in a ring,
good with farrier and vet/shots, loads, drives, cross ties, paces, trots and
quickly learning to canter under saddle with a rider, bathes, good alone,
quiet in stall, comes when called, can catch in open field,
wide base, built stocky so he can carry a little more than most horses his
height perfect for a little heavier rider that is also short,
very very sweet horse, located at SWAP HQ. GREAT HORSE FOR JUST ABOUT ANYONE. We took Tooter out on the trail today and he
led the way and did great. This is the best all around horse. Could easily
do w/t/c or do gaited work depending on the bit and riding ability of the
rider, knows all the Parelli 7 games, also ridden bareback and in a western
or english saddle.
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Hershey 1995 TBx Bay Gelding
15.1H,Very accomplished jumper, has been to several shows and has started on
dressage. This guy does it all he's good w/ people, manners,
temperament, likes to work & jump, easy to work w/ & train, also good w/
other animals or can be alone, farrier, kid safe, ties, bathes, clips, quiet
in stall, he comes when called & can be caught in an open field. His
future jobs could be upper & low level jumping, low level dressage, child's
lead line & 4H Club, pleasure, huntseat flat or over fences. His
previous owner has gone off to school and is no longer able to ride him so
he has come to us to find a new home and keep him busy. He is located
here at CSS.
Hershey has been adopted by the
Murphy family of IN, this is their 2nd SWAP horse. They are also adopting
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Cinnamon has now been adopted
by Lisa & Jeff Sapp of WV
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Cinnamon Midnight: 2005
Racking/TWH filly, we measured her at and she is now just under
14'1H Sweet
temperament, sound and healthy, in very light training since her
knees are closed, accepting a rider nicely, lovely mover and
really a looker, beautiful mane and tail. Again, just like her
older sister, she is very laid back, and has never shown any
effort to spook when being ridden or being lead she just continues
on her way.
Cinnamon
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Apple
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Apple Jack: Jerusalem Donkey gelding, sound
healthy, measured 10'1 hands, sound and healthy, under age 5, has all
shots and coggins completed, deworming and farrier completed here.
Under saddle and ridden the first time we worked with him but he
doesn't know much. Talkative and will sound an alarm when
something is going on in the pasture or with the horses... or just
to say hello, He was braaing when all the mares were foaling to
alert us that something was going on friendly, loyal and likes
people. Great watch dog for a pasture of horses or for livestock,
will let you know if something is going on. Good with kids, would
make an excellent lead line donkey, baby sitter or to drive. We
really wanted to keep both Henry and Jack but their are so many
horses in need and we knew someone would want these guys
immediately We would love to place them together, donkey's bond
for life and will actually morn the loss of a 4 legged friend for
a long time. He and Henry are very close. Even if you have no
interest in riding this boy he would be the best pet. A true joy
to have around. These guys will be sorely missed by all of us but
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Lucy
Goosey: Paint filly foaled June 5th foaled out of Meghan (below)
and probably out of the paint stallion that died before all these
horses were taken from their owner for neglect.
was 11.2 hands in September but has grown since then, She is
quickly growing up, learning about leading, accepting a halter and
giving to pressure. She is very beautiful, built like a tank, not
afraid of anything and going to be a good size (over 15 hands),
she is friendly and always in your pocket, all the foals were
imprinted and are handled daily. Very healthy, eating good on her
own and growing like crazy. We are asking all the adopters of the
babies to get them professionally trained to give them a good
start and SWAP can certainly do that training here, we have other
trainers we can recommend too. She is completely weaned now. All
the babies are now separated from their mom for training and
turn out. They are all becoming quite independent.
Lucy is very independent and confident, quiet,
going to make a nice horse.
Lucy
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Every Dream Starts with a Single Step, Take Your Step Today!
Women from History Who Dared To Change the World (credit: O Magazine)
600 B.C. TO 200 B.C.: Tribes of statuesque women (and men) roam
the Eurasian steppes. The fearsome Amazons of myth? Not exactly. But
archeological evidence suggests that among these nomads, the women were the
warriors.
Circa 39: Dynamic sister duo Trung Trac and Trung Nhi amass a
Vietnamese army in a revolt against Chinese rule. For four years, they lead
the rebellion.
Circa 395: Fabiola, a Roman aristocrat whose divorce and subsequent
remarriage were condemned by Christian society, founds a hospital for the
poor and other outcasts of her city. It's likely one of the first hospitals
in the Western world.
Circa 1001: Murasaki Shikibu begins writing The Tale of Genji,
an epic portrait of court life (twice as long as War and Peace),
considered by many to be the greatest masterpiece of Japanese literature and
possibly the world's first novel.
1429: Peasant girl Joan of Arc commands the French army in a series
of victorious battles to liberate her homeland from the English; she is
burned at the stake for her trouble.
Circa 1579: Grace O'Malley, a swashbuckling Irish pirate known for
raiding ships, fights off an English government expedition sent to stop her.
Circa 1613: In her graphically violent painting Judith Slaying
Holofernes, Italian artist Artemisia Gentileschi slays the ideal of
submissive womanhood: Her heroine is fierce, powerful, and ruthless.
1777: Teenager Sybil Ludington rides all night long through a storm
to alert the 400 men in her father's militia that the redcoats are coming.
She's called the female Paul Revere—but Paul rode with two of his buddies.
And he was captured by the British.
1805: Sacagawea joins Lewis and Clark as their expedition's
interpreter, traveling thousands of miles across the Rockies with her
newborn babe strapped to her back. Who says life ends when you have kids?
1814: As the British torch Washington, D.C., First Lady Dolley
Madison remains in the White House long enough to rescue historic
valuables—running out moments before the soldiers charge in.
1862: Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, just 19 and dressed as a man, enlists in
the Union Army. In a letter home, she assures: "I don't fear the rebel
bullets nor I don't fear the cannon."
1867: Ida Lewis rescues three drowning men from wind-whipped swells
in Newport Harbor. Then she rows back to save their sheep. Ida later
becomes the country's first female lighthouse keeper.
1872: Victoria Claflin Woodhull becomes the first woman to run for
president. A colorful candidate, she advocates for free love.
1906: Madam C.J. Walker hawks shampoos and serums door-to-door. The
orphaned daughter of former slaves, she becomes one of America's
wealthiest businesswomen.
1912: Astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt discovers the
period-luminosity relationship (later used to calculate the distances
between Earth and the stars).
1914: Barnstorming adrenaline junkie Georgia "Tiny" Broadwick makes
the first-ever free fall from a plane.
1916: In a tenement neighborhood in Brooklyn, Margaret Sanger opens
the doors of the country's first birth control clinic. Outside at least
150 women are waiting.
1916: Movie star Mary Pickford insists on becoming her own
producer. America's Sweetheart is no sucker.
1937: Amelia Earhart disappears on the ultimate adventure—her
attempt to fly around the globe. In a note to her husband, she explains:
"I want to do it because I want to do it."
1938: Anna Mary Robertson Moses sells her first paintings, at age
78. Known as "Grandma" Moses, she continues to paint for 23 years,
becoming one of the century's most renowned folk artists.
1941: Protofeminist superhero Wonder Woman first appears in a comic
book, fighting off Fascists in star-spangled hot pants.
1946: Super-geekette Dorothy Hodgkin cracks penicillin's chemical
makeup with an X-ray crystallographer. (Eighteen years later she'll earn
the Nobel Prize.)
1953: Jackie Cochran flies an F-86 Sabre jet through the sound
barrier. She learned to fly so she could travel around selling cosmetics,
but it turns out trashing speed records is a lot more fun.
1959: On the edge of the Serengeti Plain, Mary Leakey digs up and
pieces together a 1.7-million-year-old hominid skull, one of the most
important finds in the history of archeology.
1960: At the Rome Olympics, Wilma Rudolph (left)—once partially
paralyzed by polio—earns three gold medals in track-and-field, the first
American woman to do so.
1963: Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova becomes the first female
to fly a spacecraft around the globe.
1967: Kathrine Switzer dares to run the all-male Boston Marathon,
while an irate race official chases her.
1981: Alexa Canady becomes the first black female neurosurgeon in the
United States.
1985: Just 175 miles from the Iditarod finish line, Libby Riddles
heads into a blizzard when other mushers opt to stay in camp; this gives her
a six-hour lead and, ultimately, the win.
1989: Performance artist Karen Finley smears her body with chocolate
to illustrate that women are treated like, you know, dirt. The National
Endowment for the Arts rescinds her funding, but she ultimately gets it
back.
2005: Roz Savage quits her corporate job, leaves her unraveling
marriage, and rows across the Atlantic by herself. Midlife crisis averted.
2008: Sandra Andersen, a barista at a Starbucks in Tacoma,
Washington, learns that one of her customers needs a kidney to live. So she
gives the woman hers.
2009: Navigator Ann Daniels leads the Catlin Arctic Survey, a 74-day
journey from the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole to measure the thickness of
sea ice.
******************* The Warmth of A Horse
When your day seems out balance...
and so many things go wrong ...
When people fight around you
and the clock drags on so long ...
When some folks act like children
and fill you with remorse ...
Go out into your pasture and wrap
your arms around your horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you as he
watches with those eyes ...
He may not have a PhD but he
is, oh so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder
you hug him good and tight ...
He puts your world in balance
and makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing,
the tension will be eased ...
The nonsense has been lifted.
You are quiet and at peace.
So when you need some balance
from the stresses in your day ...
The therapy you really need
Is out there eating hay!
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