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EnvironmentMason Phelps Radio Welcomes Guests Peter Welles, Maureen Gross, and Mary Ross Mason Phelps, Mary Ross and Brian O'Connor. Photo By: Susan J. Stickle Wellington, FL – January 31, 2012 – Mason Phelps Radio is pleased to announce that its fourth segment will be held this Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EST on W4CY.com. Media Personality Steve Williams will be co-hosting alongside Phelps once again, and this week will feature Peter Welles, Maureen Gross and Mary Ross as guests. Phelps and Williams along with their guests look forward to discussing conserving land, how to find the perfect horse and how businesses are getting involved with the equestrian world. With the expertise of the panel, the show is sure to provide information on subjects ranging from keeping properties pristine to buying a new horse. One of this week’s guests will be the founder of MatchnRide.com, a horse sales website, Mary Ross. She has created a new way for prospective buys to find their perfect horse. “I am so excited to be on Mason Phelps Radio this week,” said Mary Ross. “Mason has been a dear friend for many years, and he always finds something exciting to talk about.” Healthy Horse Tip – What to Do When the Panic Is On!Hurricane, Fire, Toxicity, Infectious Disease: KAM’s Next FREE Webinar – September 26, 2011 
September 1, 2011 — KAM’s Equine Learning Circle FREE webinars have covered numerous topics such as gut health, feed and supplements, teeth, joints, worming, fungus and so much more. The response has been extremely positive with lots more to come. The next webinar on September 26 will focus on preparing for an emergency situation. Take a moment now and sign up for this next free webinar by going to www.kamanimalservices.com. In this webinar the panelists will talk about infectious disease, hurricane evacuation, fire and smoke, environmental toxicity and biosecurity. When we are faced with any of these situations it’s critical that we be prepared for the “worst.” This webinar will guide you through the steps you need to take to be prepared. Title: When the Panic Is On – What to Do! Horsemen Embrace Wildlife Opportunity in Western Kentucky
Many volunteers were members of the Western Kentucky Back Country Horsemen, a non-profit affiliate of Back Country Horsemen of America. BCHA advocates for continued, responsible horse use of public lands and provides information about conservation and maintenance of land and other natural resources used for equine-based recreation and travel. The Kentucky Horse Council provided volunteers as well. Western Kentucky Back Country Horsemen, formed in 2005, hosts cleanup days for the equine and hiking trails in the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area. This WMA, located in Union County, holds much appeal for those who yearn for access to the natural world. Acquired in 1968 by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the 5450-acre property has ridges and bottomlands; streams and lakes; wooded and cleared areas; wildflowers, butterflies, and birds of many kinds. According to Foreman Curt Divine, the WMA is most revered for its deer and turkey, particularly for bow hunting, and small game as well. Healthy Horse Tip – What to Do When the Panic Is On!Hurricane, Fire, Toxicity, Infectious Disease: KAM’s Next FREE Webinar – September 26, 2011 
September 1, 2011 — KAM’s Equine Learning Circle FREE webinars have covered numerous topics such as gut health, feed and supplements, teeth, joints, worming, fungus and so much more. The response has been extremely positive with lots more to come. The next webinar on September 26 will focus on preparing for an emergency situation. Take a moment now and sign up for this next free webinar by going to www.kamanimalservices.com. In this webinar the panelists will talk about infectious disease, hurricane evacuation, fire and smoke, environmental toxicity and biosecurity. When we are faced with any of these situations it’s critical that we be prepared for the “worst.” This webinar will guide you through the steps you need to take to be prepared. Title: When the Panic Is On – What to Do! From Equisearch: Hurricane Irene — Equine Emergency Evacuation Kit Hurricane Irene as of Aug. 26, 2011 - 5pm Be prepared for Hurricane Irene with an Equine Emergency Evacuation Kit so you can move your horses to safety in an emergency. With Hurricane Irene rapidly approaching the East Coast of the United States, horse owners must be prepared to evacuate their horses in the event of an emergency. Follow Hurricane Irene at NOAAWatch.gov The above is from an email announcement from the Equisearch team. Tip of the Week – What Are Our Options for Waste Management?
The early industrial age of America was an exhilarating and awe inspiring time. However we gained much from the era. Yet to this day we struggle with the environmental ramifications of industrial waste and contamination. Is it really possible to wrap our minds around a contamination or waste figure in reference to the earth? Is the truth to this question even available? Let your thoughts consider these current industries: Industrial & Municipal Wastewater, Petrochemical, Oil, Gas, Food Processing, Paper, Beverage & Bottling, Manufacturing, Agriculture Insecticides & Pesticides etc. We have got to find alternative means to clean up; encompassing the day-to-day wear and tear on the environment, let alone the massive spills that have destroyed multiple ecosystems. With this in mind, does it make sense to create another provision to eliminate the waste and contamination, yet to yield more? In the year 2000, a three-year United Nations funded study concluded that bacterial and enzymes were the most effective biological formulas to improve water quality and reduce solid waste. Can it be said that an answer is possible utilizing natural methods that won’t continue to destroy what must not be lost? Studying the power of bacteria and enzymes may indeed provide us the means to a good start. Bio Pure Products, Inc. would like to help us seize this opportunity. This tip was brought to you by Kendra Helfter and KAM Animal Services, home of KAM’s “Equine Learning Circle” FREE webinars, which take place monthly. These webinars are an expansion of KAM’s weekly tips. Go to www.kamanimalservices.com to sign up for the next webinar and the weekly tips. Tip of the Week – The Dangers of GMO, Genetically Modified Organism
GMO, genetically modified organism, involves the insertion or deletion of genes to create a certain outcome or purpose. Crops already induced are the following: canola, honey, cotton, rice, soybean, sugar cane, tomatoes, corn, sweet corn, potatoes, flax, papaya, squash, red-hearted chicory, peas and sugar beets. Now alfalfa is being added to the list thus spurring this tip. Crops being genetically modified like corn, sugar beets, soybeans and rice are ingredients commonly found in equine grain mixes and pelleted feeds. Beet pulp may be found in processed feeds also but it is often used in addition to the ration for fiber and calories. The introduction of GM crops has had an impact on the equine diet but not quite as much as the genetically modified alfalfa will have. Genetically modified crops are generally altered for chemical herbicide application. The crop may be sprayed with a plant killing chemical to eliminate weeds but will not kill the crop itself. For the farmer they need to purchase the seeds and purchase the correct chemical herbicide that the seed has been genetically modified for to withstand or survive its application. It’s much like having to purchase a specific bolt to fit a specific bicycle to match a specific bicycle tire. The company makes additional income without allowing customers to utilize a standardized item. A farmer’s freedom is lost from there on. Once a GM seed has been grown in their soil, there is no turning back. Additionally, every farmer in the neighborhood will more than likely have GMO contamination in their crop whether they wanted it or not. This in itself is leading farmers into serious issues with the chemical company and/or any farmers attempting to grow organic. USA Equestrian Trust Awards Nearly $200,000 in 2011 GrantsMore Than Half of Grants Given to USEF to Support Equine Health Research and Youth 
July 27 — Lexington, KY — Every year USA Equestrian Trust provides grants to equine non-profits. This year a total of $198,822 was awarded to 10 projects. More than 61 percent of 2011 grant funds went to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) with the bulk of that going to its Equine Health Research Fund, which coordinates research to benefit all equine breeds and disciplines. Other monies went to programs of merit to help people with disabilities, create or expand educational opportunities for both people and horses, and preserve historical landmarks or the land used by our horses. All of the USEF grant proposals that USAET received were funded. Of special note is the money given to support the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup team proposal. Monies given will help reduce the amount participants will have to pay thus expanding the number of talented Saddle Seat Equitation riders who can now afford to try out to be a member of the U.S. team. Those projects awarded grants were as follows: CAMP HORSEABILITY ($15,200) is a program that offers riders with special needs competitive show opportunities similar to those available to typical riders. This grant will help defray the expenses needed to cover the costs for a team of fifteen riders with disabilities who compete in the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities (LIHSSRD). Riders compete in a series of eight shows culminating with the finals at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Understanding Equine (Agricultural) Land Use in KentuckyThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is a largely agricultural state. We are the “Horse Capital of the World”, the largest beef producing state east of the Mississippi River, a significant producer of poultry, and much of the fruits and vegetables that Kentuckians consume are grown in state. This pride and ownership in creating quality agricultural products is evidenced in the Kentucky Proud program and the many agricultural events held throughout the state. Because of our strong agricultural focus, most rural areas have agriculturally friendly planning and zoning regulations. However, like much of the Unites States, Kentucky farms are impacted by urban sprawl. What Is Agricultural Land Use? Kentucky revised statute KRS 100.111 defines agricultural (in terms of planning and zoning) use as land of at least 5 contiguous acres in the production of agricultural crops including pasture. This definition of agricultural use encompasses most properties owned and used by recreational horse owners. The statute also defines the following equine activities (which may be associated with horse farms) as agricultural use regardless of the size of the tract of land: riding lessons, rides, training, projects for educational purposes, boarding and related care, and shows with youth and amateur programs with 70 or fewer participants. TCEQ Restricts Junior Water Rights in the Brazos River BasinWednesday, May 18, 2011 – Drought conditions continue to be widespread across the state. As a result, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality informed water-rights holders on April 11, 2011 that there may be a need to administer water rights on a priority basis. On April 18, 2011, TCEQ received a senior priority call in the Brazos River Basin. In response, the executive director of the TCEQ notified certain Brazos River Basin junior water-right holders that their right to divert water is immediately suspended. Suspended water rights include those with a priority date of 1980 or later, term, and temporary water-right permits in the mid- and lower- Brazos River Basin. In order to protect public health and welfare, water rights with municipal uses or for power generation have not been suspended. Land owners with property adjacent to the Brazos River may also continue to divert water for domestic and livestock use as part of their inherent riparian rights. These actions are guided by the priority doctrine in Texas law. The most senior water rights are served first during times of drought with domestic and livestock uses superior to any appropriated rights. Water rights are suspended or curtailed by priority date, with the most recently issued – or “junior” – priority users suspended before senior water rights in the area. The TCEQ has asked that all Brazos River water-right holders take steps to conserve water, implement their drought contingency plans, and prepare for additional suspensions or curtailments should drought conditions persist. Water is a precious resource – all Texans are encouraged to conserve, especially during times of drought. Contact: Andrea Morrow |
Morganfield, KY, September 5, 2011 – About 40 men, women and children gathered on August 14th near Morganfield, Kentucky to clear hiking and horseback riding trails at the Higginson-Henry Wildlife Management Area. Cicadas provided the music. Volunteers provided a rewarding lunch that included smoked deer meat sandwiches.
