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Archive for January 11th, 2010After the Finish Line’s January Newsletter – Saving Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses and BroodmaresDear After the Finish Line Supporters, Happy New Year! What does the coming year have in store for the Thoroughbreds? Last year it was very difficult for people to support their Thoroughbreds and record numbers of horses were sent to auctions. Let’s keep a positive outlook for 2010. Your continued donations to After the Finish Line will enable us to tell the rescue organizations, “Yes, we can help your Thoroughbreds!” Happy Birthday to the Thoroughbreds! As you may not know, racing Thoroughbreds celebrate their birthdays on January 1. I recently received an obituary of an ex-racehorse (barn) named Arthur who passed away two days shy of his 32nd birthday. Arthur lived long past his days on the racetrack and proved Thoroughbreds have the heart and desire to transition into other careers. He was a proud horse that knew he was loved and well cared for. After the Finish Line strives to ensure that the Thoroughbreds we support have the opportunity to live a fulfilling life in a safe environment. The Thoroughbreds fill our hearts with a feeling of love we can’t always describe. Let’s treat his passing as a celebration of life and hope other ex-racehorses could be this lucky to live a long life. After the Finish Line accomplished more than we ever could have imagined in 2009. We awarded monthly emergency funds and yearly grants to 47 rescue organizations helping over 300 horses. We helped stallions, geldings, broodmares and a foal. We provided funding for surgery, critical care, farrier, dental and chiropractic expenses. Funding also paid for arthritis drugs for elderly broodmares, x-rays, supplements, hay & grain, winter blankets and boarding expenses. ATFL funded the rescue of neglected Thoroughbreds from breeding farms, auctions, a horse abandoned in the desert and the rescue of horses from once prominent New York owner and breeder Erinie Paragallo. Rescue organizations caring for Thoroughbred ex-racehorses or broodmares may apply for a grant. Please contact dawn@afterthefinishline.org to request a grant application. Applications must be postmarked by February 6, 2010 and be received no later than February 13, 2010. The new year starts off with funding requests for surgeries. Florida Thoroughbred Rehab & Placement needed funding for Hakamiah and Dirty During who were both injured on the racetrack. Hakamiah, a 2007 colt, earned $60 in 3 starts. He was injured during the morning workouts and required one screw to secure a lateral condylar fracture. The surgeon also removed pieces of bone that could have become arthritic in the future. He needs 3 months to recover and is expected to have a very good future doing flat work and trail riding. Dirty During, foaled in 2006, fractured his knee in his last race. He earned $4,500 racing. He also needed one screw to hold his bone together. Dirty During is expected to make a full recovery without any limitations to his future careers. Our goals for 2010 are simple. After the Finish Line wants to continue to increase our donations so we can rescue more Thoroughbreds throughout the United States in the coming year. ATFL was created for the Thoroughbreds that have no means of support when their racing or breeding careers are over. Our donors realize the significance of the work we do to help these noble animals. We encourage you to get involved and thank you for your donations. Sincerely, Dawn Mellen, President/Founder ![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=ce4959cf-c5e2-4381-8111-6539382fa000) Motivation from Moshi, by Jane Savoie
Today is your day! Take it! It is YOURS! Let’s do something with this day! It’s easy to say, let’s wait until tomorrow. But that’s not going to get you anywhere. So let’s change that. Today is it. Let’s set a few goals. One for today, one for this week, one for this month, and one for this year. Get a pen and piece of paper and write down four things. What would you like to achieve today? Be VERY specific. Also, write your goals in the PRESENT tense as if you’ve already achieved your goal. Your subconscious is just waiting for your instructions so program it with what you want such as: “Today I ___________” Hang your list somewhere you’ll see it every day. We’ll be talking about it again. Now get out there and RIDE! Your horse is waiting for you! He’s very excited to get to work with you today. Love, Moshi Jane Savoie Jacksonville Winter Series Media Alert
WHAT: The $100,000 Green Cove Springs CSI3* Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifier, sponsored by Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club developed by Hodges Boulevard Development Group, Inc., a highlight of the 2010 Jacksonville Winter Series. WHEN: Saturday January 16, 7PM WHERE: Clay Country Agricultural Center, Green Cove Springs, Fl. WHO: Presented by The North Florida Hunter Jumper Association (NFHJA), this world class equestrian competition will feature many of the world’s top equestrian athletes. We have the best field ever assembled in Jacksonville, including members of the Olympic Gold Medal winning team from the U.S., Beezie Madden and McLain Ward, and members of the Canadian Olympic team such as Mac Cone. Also, fan favorites USET riders Margie Engle, Kent Farrington, and Kate Levy are among the expected 35 luminaries of the sport. The evening’s course designer is International great Dave Ballard, known for his work in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. EXTRA! Come early on Saturday to enjoy the Children’s Carnival set up for the young and young at heart! Featuring amusement and pony rides as well as a special petting zoo! Admission is free with a $5 donation for parking. All proceeds from the day’s event will benefit the Clay County 4-H Foundation. The children’s carnival starts at 1:00PM. Rain or shine the show will go on – no matter the weather you’ll be protected under the magnificent covered arena! ADMISSION: FREE! There is a $5 parking fee – all revenue from parking and the children’s carnival goes to support the Clay County 4-H. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call the show office at 904-284-1579 or Flashpoint Media Services 859 -734- 3713. ![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=0134b1f6-e7f1-4df9-9fa1-d6f62656b5d9) Jacksonville Kick Off 2010January 10, 2010 – We got started on our circuit with a great week in Green Cove Springs. A bit cooler than usual but dry. On Saturday night the show hosted the $10,000 Jumper Classic and the winner was For Eleanor, Denise Wilson, owner and rider. Congrats to Denise. 2. Chantal, Laura Ryan-Barnaclo rider: Wilhem Genn 3. Happy Z, WIlhelm Genn rider: Wilhelm Genn 4. Paradox, Thomas Bruinsma rider: Theo Genn 5. Circero 75, Nordic Lights Farm rider: Eirin Bruheim 6. Loredok, Micaela Kennedy rider: Wilhelm Genn 7. Qarco VT Merelsnes, Nordic Lights Farm rider: Erin Bruheim 8. Airbus, Misty Davenport rider: Ryan Genn It was a good class and everyone seems to love the new pavilion at the end of the jumper ring for viewing. Champions: Pre Green – Superman, Janet Panebianco 1st Year Green – Promo, Ruth Douglas 2nd Year Green – Take Note, Lindsay Cook Green Conformation – Marquis, Lee Cesery Regular Conformation – Reveille, Porter Allen AO Under / 3’3″ – Russian Gold, Kimberly Maloomian AO Older – Inxs, Robin Swinderman Small Jr – Corvet Z, Manhattan Mortgage Large Jr 15 U Tache Rouge, Czech Mate Large Jr 16-17 – Rio’s Splash, Sarah Robin Children’s Jumper – NLF Valhall, Eirin Bruheim Adult Jumper – Clarissa Z, Wilhelm Genn 1.30m Jr AO Raya De La Cour, Bacco Ent. 1.40m Jr AO NLF Trans Atlantic, Eirin Bruheim For complete results, go to www.horseshowsonline.com. Upcoming Weeks: Wk 2 – AA Hunters – $25k FEI Welcome / $100K FEI CSI3*-W Wk 3 – AA Hunters – $10k Open Hunter Classic / $25k Grand Prix Wk 4 – AA Hunters – $2,500 USHJA 3′ Hunter Classic / $25k Grand Prix Wk 5 – AA Hunters – $10k Equitation Classic / $25,000 Grand Prix If you need stalls, please let us know by calling 904-284-1579. Remember Closing date for Gulfport Jan. 15th. See you at the rings, Bob Bell The Classic Company, Ltd. Phone/FAX: (843) 768-5503 Post Office Box 1311 Johns Island SC 29457 |
