Arabian Auction in Molalla, OR

Thought I'd pass this along. It's a sad situation that got these horses into pretty bad condition but with the help and assistance of some volunteers, they are healing and getting back on track. Here's your opportunity to help out too.

Just to let you know, Dawn (503) 829-2152 has 22 of Virginia Winters' horses and they will be going on sale November 8th.

A total of 22 horses have been abandoned at various locations by Ginger Winter over the summer. There has been Chattel liens placed on every horse as required legally. They will all be up for auction by silent bid. Highest bidder takes the horse.

Viewing and bidding will begin At 1:00 and end at 3:00. Call Dawn 503 829-2152 for address and any questions. Dawn lives in Molalla.

Early on in this neglect case against Ginger I was able to sell several of her horses to new homes, I have one myself. Dee has turned out to be my kids favorite trail horse, she is the horse we put beginners on for a trail ride. Once she figured out she was going to have breakfast and dinner everyday she settled right in with the herd, she has become a sweet addition to our family, She seems truly thankful for her own family.

I have have had experience with several of these horses, Ginger bought quality Arabs and half-arab pintos, many of the horses are registered and can be transferred to the new owner thru the arab registry. Several of the horses have been ridden down the trail and a couple have even been professionally shown.

The goal is not to make a lot of money, but to get these horses in to a good home. Please forward this e-mail to all your big hearted horse friends.

Cindy Reaves (503) 475-7382

Tack Sale - Vancouver

Hi, all!

Here's a local tack sale that might be worth checking out. It's at the Clark County Fairgrounds.

Have a great weekend and happy trails!

Tailored to Ride 4-H group is having their annual tack sale at the Clark County fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Wa. this Sat. Nov. 1 from 8 to 4 pm. No cost to shop, new and used tack items.

Halloween Trick-or-Trot

Here's an interesting link to the NBHA finals in Atlanta, Georga.

This afternoon at 4 pm, check out the live Trick-or-Trot feed. This unique event features riders and horses dressed head to hoof in Halloween costumes!

http://barrelhorses.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1016&Itemid=56

BCHA Negotiates Solutions to Keep Trails Open Nationally

This came out the other day. Here's an excerpt below or click here for the full article.

Since 2004, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) has struggled to make the US Forest Service aware of the impacts that their proposed trail classification system would have on all horse use of trails. An interim final rule on the Trails Classification System recognizes that the Forest Service has listened to BCHA and has attempted to resolve those concerns. As a result of a meeting held in Montana on October 6-8 with the Forest Service and a variety of other user groups, it is apparent that BCHA has not only renewed and strengthened their partnership with the Forest Service, but it has also gained the understanding of the other user groups attending.

Largely as a result of BCHA's 2005 litigation and negotiations on the new system, opportunities that recreational riders had before the historical system was changed in 1999 have been preserved. This will help keep public lands open for recreational horseback riding, which goes to the heart of BCHA’s mission.

.... Full Article.

DNR Budget Information

I received this email the other day regarding the DNR budget. Thought I'd pass along to those of you that might be interested in having your voice heard.

Hi Folks,
It’s that time of year. No, not the return of the Great Pumpkin. Not the autumn leaves of red and gold falling on the ground…

I’m talking about the budget.

The Department of Natural Resources has put the finishing touches on its proposed budget for the 2009-2011 biennium. Our budget, along with the other state agencies’ budgets, is now in the hands of the Office of Financial Management and will next go to the Governor for consideration. This coming January when state legislators return to Olympia, they’ll be tackling a nearly $3.2 million shortfall as they try to develop a new biennial budget.

Where does the DNR Recreation Program’s budget fit into all of this?

To help you better understand our program’s budget, I would like to put out a special issue of our e-newsletter, DNR Recreation News, to help clear up any confusion, answer any burning questions, and set the record straight on some common misunderstandings about our budget.

But first, I’d like to know what questions you have about our budget. Want to know where our funding comes from?

Want to know what we’re spending money on? Just ask!

**Send me your questions by 5 p.m., Friday, October 24,** and we’ll address them in our special budget issue of the DNR Recreation News coming out in November.

In the meantime, test your knowledge of our budget by answering TRUE or FALSE to following statements:

A portion of the fees collected from ORV license tabs goes directly to DNR’s Recreation Program.

DNR’s Recreation Program receives more than $1.5 million a year from gas taxes and tab fees.

Funding for maintenance and operations for Washington State Parks is the same amount as funding for maintenance and operations for DNR’s recreation sites.

If you answered FALSE to all of these questions, then you’re a budget-savvy
recreationist. Give yourself a pat on the back!

If you answered TRUE to any of the questions, then stay tuned for our special budget issue where you’ll learn what you didn’t know about the budget!

By the way, the following statements are TRUE:

The ORV tab fees go directly to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO Board distributes the Nonhighway and Off-road Vehicle Activities (NOVA) Program funds in the form of competitive grants. DNR can apply for that grant funding.

DNR’s Recreation Program receives, on average, $1.4 million from gas taxes. The department does not directly receive any funding from the tab fees.

Funding for maintenance and operations for Washington State Parks is $147 million. Funding for maintenance and operations for DNR’s recreation sites is $5.5 million.

You can view DNR’s entire proposed 2009-2011 budget at:

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Topics/Budget/Pages/bdgt_data_repts_pub_and_info.aspx

For the recreation budget items look under:
Section B
· Sustainable Public Access
Programmatic
· Recreation Capital
Renovations

I look forward to hearing from you,
Mark Mauren
Assistant Division Manager, Recreation, Public Access & WCC
Asset Management and Protection Division
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 47014
Olympia, WA 98504-7014
360-902-1047
mark.mauren@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov

WTRA Activities

Barbara Thomas of WTRA recently sent a quick update on WTRA activities. Thought I'd share here so that people are aware of the activities going on to support our local trails.

Donated $220 for herbicide spray recommended by Clark County Weed Program for use at Battle Ground Lake to control the blackberry vines that tend to grow over the horse trails.

Donated $200 to Milo McIver Park for gravel to repair equine trails.

For more information, contact Barbara Thomas at pineywoman1@aol.com.

Calendar back online

Hey, everyone. Sorry for the mishap with the calendar. It's back online today and all the events we could round up have been listed.

Thanks for your patience!

Canby Tack Sale

Let me start by saying that I actually don't want to write this post.

I know that's selfish, but quite honestly, there are some amazing deals at the Canby tack sale and if I let the CCH community know about them too, then there will be fewer deals for me to snatch up!

But, I realize that's not fair and thus am sharing this information so that we all can benefit from some great deals and great fun this weekend!


The Canby Tack Sale is at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds (694 NE 4th Ave, Canby, OR 97013 map it) and starts at 8:00 am.

You will find new and used tack, clothing, boots, decor, horse trailers, accessories, and more. You name it, it's probably there somewhere.

And, a super cool feature, is a Tack Taxi Service offered by Divine Equine 4H. They will store your items in the taxi stand, bag, tag, and (when you're done shopping) they will deliver all your items to your car for you. All of this for only $2.00.

This is truly one event not to miss! Although ... if you can't make it, you can't make it and that just leaves more awesome deals for the rest of us.


(photo courtesy of Circle JR Western Supply and is from the sale last year)

Halloween Open Show - This coming weekend

Just got this today regarding the Halloween Open Show this weekend. It sounds like a really great place to be especially since the proceeds will benefit the local horse community.

Come out the the SWAA Hallowwen Horse Show this weekend at the Clark County Fairgrounds! All proceeds from this show go to help abused and neglected horses in Clark County!

There will be a tack sale and a 4-H silent auction as well. This fun Open Horse Show includes a costume contest and a HAUNTED TRAIL (In-Hand) Class. Lots of walk/trot for the novice, or to get you horse back into condition.

Help save Clark County horses and have fun too!

Horse & Hunter Safety

Here is some important information from the WDFW regarding hunter safety. As a friend said when it was forwarded to me ... "75% of 200,000 hunters (150,000) afield this weekend. Might be a good weekend to go to the saddle club or silver buckle".

October 8, 2008
Contact: Steve Pozzanghera, (360) 902-2506

Hunters reminded to review safety procedures,state rules before heading afield

OLYMPIA - With nearly 75 percent of Washington’s 200,000 hunters expected to be afield this week as general deer and waterfowl seasons open, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials are reminding them to comply
with rules and take safety precautions.

"Hunters as a group play by the rules and hunt safely," said Steve Pozzanghera, WDFW’s Wildlife Program assistant deputy director. "But it’s always a good idea for anyone recreating outdoors to plan ahead by reviewing rules and safety precautions prior to heading out."

Details on hunting season dates and regulations, including the long-standing requirement for wearing blaze orange clothing, are available on WDFW's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/hunter/hunter.htm and in printed regulation pamphlets at recreational license dealers and at WDFW offices statewide. A list of license dealers is available on the WDFW website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/lic/vendors/vendors.htm .

Hunters also are reminded that this is the first fall hunting season since new public-conduct rules for WDFW wildlife areas were adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission last December. Hunters should review those rules,
particularly on camping, campfires, target shooting and building blinds and tree
stands, at http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/public_conduct.html .

As big-game seasons in neighboring states also gear up, hunters are reminded that it is illegal to bring home bone-in deer or elk carcasses or body parts from other states and Canadian provinces where chronic wasting disease (CWD) - a disease of the central nervous system that is fatal to deer and elk - has been detected in wild herds.

"We don’t have CWD in Washington and we want to keep it that way," said Pozzanghera. "Hunters can help by following the restrictions on bringing carcasses in from other areas where CWD is a problem."

For a list of the states and provinces that have detected CWD and more information, see http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/cwd/ or page 16 of Washington’s 2008 Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations pamphlet.

Beach Ride (BCHW) Oct. 10 - 12

The Back Country Horseman of Washington are holding a beach ride this coming weekend. Here are the details.

Peninsula Saddle Club / Long Beach Rodeo Grounds
Contact person: Diann Wallin 360 642-2829

We have pens on a first come, first serve basis. You can also come with your own portable pens. We have dry camping only with no hookups. We also have restroom facilities, but no showers. Showers are available at different locations in the area.

Normal cost is $20 per night, which includes one vehicle with two horses. Each additional horse is $5/night, and each additional vehicle is $10/night.

BCHer's will be charge $20.00 per night per horse rig. $10.00 charge for extra vehicles & $5.00 charge for over two horses will be waived as long as we prove to clean up after ourselves & cause no harm to the grounds.

Please pay & fill out camping info in small building located at stop sign as you arrive. You can pay by the night if you wish. Make sure yellow tag is clearly visible in vehicle because volunteer that checks up on fees may come by while you're out riding.

Northwest Horse Forum

I got an email today announcing a new horse forum that's starting up in the Seattle area but could potentially reach all through the NW.

It sounds like a great site. Here are the details:

This is a place where horse owners and riders in the Pacific Northwest can connect with each other to talk about everything from locating good hay to finding a riding partner or someone to share a trailer ride. This also is a place where you can talk about competitions and events. This is an opportunity for horse riders to create their own online community as they wish. Folks also can add their own photos with their post.

To register, please go to www.seattletimes.com and click near the top right side of the page at "Your account." Your ID name will be the name you want shown on the posts.

After you register, you'll immediately get an e-mail confirmation. When that shows up, you'll need to confirm your registration on the link sent to you.

Here's the link to the forum: www.seattletimes.com/horseforum

When you get to the forum, you'll need to Login there at the upper right.

The process is pretty quick.

It's great to see more sites and activities for horse enthusiasts in the NW. So ... I'll see ya'll over there!

Tack Sale - Oct. 4 - Woodland

Hey, Just got this on email and thought I'd pass it along. Looks like there will be some great stuff at the sale! Check out the website below for pics and more information.

Lewis River Stables will be hosting a tack/garage sale, Saturday, October 4 from 9-3.
Space is available if you would like to sell anything. Please contact me by phone (360-225-3656) to reserve a spot.

Thank you, Brandi
Lewis River Stables
418 NW Hayes RD Woodland, WA

www.lewisriverstables.org