Article in Columbian

There was a pretty neat article in The Columbian about horse neglect in our economy. I mean, neat is relative I guess. Truthfully horse neglect is a sad fact but something we are seeing become more and more of an issue with the current economic situation.

As an aside, I think it's truly amazing what the local rescues are doing to support our equine community. Thank you!

http://www.columbian.com/article/20090322/NEWS02/703229948

If you would like to help, check the Organizations page for a couple of our very active local rescues.

Message from WA State Vet

Seven Washington mares exposed to contagious equine metritis

Horse owners and breeders in Washington should be aware that seven mares have been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM), a potentially devastating disease for our breeding population. While the mares have not yet tested positive for this venereal disease, in accordance with USDA protocols the exposed mares remain under quarantine until confirmed negative.
Last December, a Quarter Horse stallion on a Kentucky farm tested positive for CEM during routine testing for international semen shipment. A total of eight stallions have now been confirmed as positive for CEM by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories. Four of the infected stallions are located in Kentucky , three are in Indiana , and one is in Wisconsin . The exposures were primarily through co-location at breeding facilities during either the 2008 or 2007 breeding season.

At least 350 exposed horses in 38 states have been identified during the course of this USDA investigation. Other exposed stallions were found in Alabama , Florida , Georgia , Indiana , Kentucky , Louisiana , Ohio , Tennessee , Texas and Wisconsin . An additional 94 exposed horses are still being traced.

An exposed mare is one that was bred to a CEM-positive stallion, either naturally or via artificial insemination, or an exposed stallion is one that has naturally serviced an exposed or infected mare. Other possible avenues of exposure are still under investigation. Testing and treatment protocols are being put into action for all located horses. All CEM exposed horses in Washington are currently under quarantine or hold order. There is no danger to the equine population in Washington and there is no human health risk.

For more information, see the USDA APHIS at www.aphis.usda. gov and search “CEM” under Hot Topics.

Horse Estrays

I am still hearing concerns about the number of abandoned horses and the cost to WSDA’s Brand Inspection program for managing this problem. With the closure of U.S. horse slaughter facilities, many believed that we would see an increase in at-large horses in Washington . So far, the department has not experienced an increase of at-large horse impounds. In fact, WSDA handled only 24 estray horses in 2008, down from 33 handled in 2007. And year after year, the sale of estrays is covering program costs.

We are, however, experiencing some new challenges. Sales of impounded horses are bringing less revenue due to declining market prices. A shrinking number of public livestock markets are willing to stable and sell at-large animals. Impound expenses are increasing. As we move into 2009, WSDA will continue to improve coordination with local authorities, identify additional impound sites and seek to reduce impound costs.

While the vast majority of horse owners love and respect their animals, we also need to remind folks it is against the law to abandon their unwanted animals. Under state law, abandoning a horse, or any other animal, is a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor. The Washington Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act ( RCW 16.52) defines “abandons” as “the knowing or reckless desertion of an animal by its owner or the causing of the animal to be deserted by its owner, in any place, without making provisions for the animal's adequate care.” The law provides that economic distress of the owner can be a defense to some animal cruelty crimes, but not for abandonment.

As with all crimes, the investigation is under the jurisdiction of local law enforcement and cases are prosecuted by the county prosecutor. The maximum punishment for a misdemeanor is 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000 or both. The maximum punishment for a gross misdemeanor is one year in jail, a fine of up to $5,000 or both.

Dr Leonard Eldridge, DVM
State Veterinarian
Washington State Department of Agriculture
360-902-1881

Horses for Clean Water Events - January

HORSES FOR CLEAN WATER EVENTS FOR JANUARY 2009

Don’t let the Winter Blues put a damper on your horse activities! January is a great time to busy yourself with plans & ideas for the coming warmer months. Come horse around with Horses for Clean Water at the following events:

IN JANUARY:

MAPLE VALLEY, WA
January 28th to February 11th
Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
CLASS SERIES: Green Horsekeeping: Mud, Manure & Pasture Management for Horses
Tired of seeing your horses slosh around in mud? Wondering what to do with all the flies and the manure behind the barn? Are you new to horsekeeping on small acreage? Then join HCW for Green Horsekeeping! There are many great ways to banish mud on horse properties. Learn about French drains, footing options, geotextile fabrics & other great ideas for managing horse paddocks. Find out how to compost horse manure, see different compost bin designs and get tips for reducing stall waste in the barn. Study basic techniques for good pasture management including how grasses grow, creating a winter paddock, liming, spreading compost, rotational grazing, weed control, fencing options & small farm equipment. Learn how to make your horse property chore-efficient, horse healthy, more productive during the growing season and a healthy place for the environment!
Tahoma School District’s Tahoma Learning Community, Maple Valley, WA, exact location & cost TBD, Wednesday evenings, January 28th to February 11th, 6:30pm to 9:00pm. For details & registration contact Joanne Werner at 425-413-3405.


MAPLE VALLEY, WA
January 31st
Saturday, 9am to 5pm
WORKSHOP: Caring for Your Horse and His Home Are you new to horse ownership or do you have children who want a horse? Do you know what the regular health, dental and shoeing needs are for horses? Would you like to learn about shelter requirements and horse-safe fencing? Join Alayne Blickle & her horses on her Maple Valley, WA demonstration farm for an all day, hands-on workshop geared towards novice horse owners. Topics include horse behavior, horse & handler safety, planning your horse facility, how to buy a horse, nutrition & feeding, vet & farrier care, and pasture, manure & mud management. Cost is $80/person. Contact for special pricing for families & more course details. 9am to 5pm, Saturday, January 31st. To register or for more information contact Alayne@horsesforcle anwater.com or 425-432-6116.


IN FEBRUARY:

VASHON, WA
February 7th
Saturday, 10am to noon
Farm Tour: Paxhia Farm Tour a 12 acre Vashon commercial horse property that works hard to maintain the heath of it’s natural features as well the health of as it’s Dutch Warmbloods. See beautiful cedar and fir trees as well as pastures, mud-free sacrifice areas, winter turnouts and a covered arena. An ecology block bin collects stall waste for give-away to Island growers. Learn about chore efficient horse management techniques that make horse life easier and reduce environmental impacts. BONUS: See & hear about a plug-in electric neighborhood car! Vashon, WA. Saturday, February 7th, 10 to noon, FREE! Register and receive directions with the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581 ext. 122, or paul.borne@kingcd. org.


HOBART, WA
February 19th to March 12th
Thursdays, 6:30-9pm
Workshops for Horse & Small Farm Owners Hands-on workshops on livestock management practices. See a variety of options & work with technicians to discover ways you can have less mud, better pastures, manage manure and care for your streams, wetlands and drinking water sources. Issaquah-Hobart area, WA. Thursday evenings, February 19 & 26 March 5 & 12, 6:30-9pm, FREE! To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581 ext. 122, or paul.borne@kingcd. org.
TOPICS:
Streams and Wetlands: Living with Livestock near Water. February 19th
Mud Management: Record Rainfall / Record Mud. February 26th with Alayne Blickle as a guest speaker
Manure Management: Got Livestock? Got Manure. March 5th with Alayne Blickle as a guest speaker
Pasture Management: Becoming a Grass Farmer. March 12th


ENUMCLAW, WA
February 21st
Saturday, 10am to noon
Farm Tour: Alpacas Galore! Stay tuned for details about this beautiful alpca farm. Enumclaw, WA. Saturday, February 21st, 10 to noon, FREE! Register and receive directions with the King Conservation District at 425-277-5581 ext. 122, or paul.borne@kingcd. org.


New events added regularly at www.HorsesforCleanW ater.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!

Commercial Packers

This was recently posted on BCHW by Lori and I'm cross posting here as there's great information in this well written article.

Happy Trails!

I've posted some photos from a recent pack trip into the Pasayten Wilderness on the Yahoo website at http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/BCHW/ . If you live in WA and have not ever been there: DO IT! There is a reason it is so popular for stock users. The most populated areas are that way for a reason: the scenery is spectacular!

Now:
This message is to those who are not one of 'them', as most trail riders today are not. 'THEM: one who heads into the middle of the mountains for days on end, pack stock in tow, with no plans to return to their trailer/camper at the end of each ride. Note: if personal hygiene is REALLY high on your list of 'must haves' then you can quit reading now....8-)

Maybe you don't have the pack equipment and/or no pack horse? Not enough knowledge to make sure your trip is going to be worry free (excluding weather, trail conditions, etc. of course)? Or maybe you feel like it takes too much pre-planning and work? Well, that's me. In a 'previous life' I packed all over the place, several times a year. In my current life - not! And then I finally discovered the Joys of Hiring a Packer! An old dog CAN learn new tricks....

For the uninitiated, here is how one version (my favorite) works:
1. Me, my horse & friends all show up at the trailhead with our personal duffle, place it on the ground and head up the trail to the camp site.
2. Pretty soon, here come the packer and all his mules with all our stuff and the camping gear. Which HE sets up while I sit on my rear and read a book and drink an Adult Beverage.
3. But best of all, along comes the camp cook with all the food that SHE organized, purchased and packed and COOKS! While I again sit on my rear and read a book and drink an Adult Beverage.

Is this more expensive than doing everything yourself? Sure. But for those that do not have the experience or resources to do it SAFELY themselves it's sure much less stressful! Stress can be bad for your blood pressure and can add lines to your face...... And hey - I'M WORTH IT! Having a pro - with their experienced animals - deal with everything involved results in fewer things that can and do go wrong on pack trips. Been there, done that.....

If you've ever wanted to get back into the high country for several days on end and NOT COOK, then this is the way to go. Packers also offer Drop Camps. This is where you assemble all your personal items, your own camping and cooking equipment and food and the packer packs it in for you and then returns to pack it out when your trip is done.

For more info on commercial packers in WA check out the Washington Outfitters and Guides Assn. http://www.woga. org/ . If you want to go out of state then the WOGA website has a list of other state organizations too. Or many of them are at some of the first of the year Sportsman's Shows where you can meet them in person. Decide where you want to ride and then contact them and get references. If you want to ride your own horse (make sure it is in shape and experienced! The wrong horse can be a real pain for you and can easily ruin your trip. It may be a better - and safer - idea to use one of the packers horses in some cases) make sure you ask if they allow them and what the conditions to do so are.

Now get with some friends or family and start planning a memorable pack trip for next summer!

Lori

PS: I even
got to meet Cheryl from the BCHW Yahoo Group on my trip! She was one
of the many with some good ideas for Adult Beverages on pack trips.

Cross-post - Clackamas County Equine Trails

I got this in my email. Found it interesting. Am therefore passing it along.

Please voice your support for the Springwater Corridor in Clackamas County !

Clackamas County is requesting $1,200,000 for the Springwater Corridor Improvement Project through the 2011-2013 Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Transportation Enhancement Program (TE). The Project will pave 2.21 miles of the Springwater Corridor from Rugg Road in Clackamas County to Dee Street in Boring, with a 10 to 12 foot wide multi-use pathway with soft shoulders for use by pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. ODOT is seeking public comments on projects being considered for Transportation Enhancement (TE) funding.

The comment period will be open from August 1 through September 15, 2008. Responses received during that period will help ODOT determine which projects advance to the TE Advisory Committee for final evaluation and selection, and will affect the committee’s scoring of those projects. All comments should be submitted through the internet survey site set that has been set up for this purpose.

This survey site will serve as the method of gauging public support and concerns for TE projects competing in the 2008 funding cycle. Agencies, interest groups, and the general public may respond to support or oppose a specific project, or to indicate priorities among competing projects in various areas of the state. Participants will select a geographic area of the state (The Springwater Corridor project is listed under Clackamas, Hood River , & ColumbiaCounties ), then indicate which project or projects they most strongly support or oppose.

They can mark their main reasons for supporting or opposing a project, and enter additional comments below that. If they have interest in another area of the state, they can repeat the process for another geographic area.

Please go to our project website to connect to the survey at http://www.boringstation.com/, or ODOT’s Local Government Section web site at http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/LGS. Those without access to the internet may contact the Transportation Enhancement Program Manager at (503) 986-3528 for a printed copy of the Comment/Response form.

Please vote that you strongly support project # 12 - Clackamas County : Springwater Trail Extension ( Rugg Road – Hwy 212 at Boring).

Below are some ideas for comments:·

• The Clackamas County Springwater Trail Extension project meets goal number 1 and goal number 8 of the TE activities by preserving an abandoned railway corridor as a multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists.
• The construction of the Clackamas County Springwater Trail Extension project is identified in the Clackamas County Park ’s Master Plan but is only partially funded. Without funding by the TE Program, the project cannot be completed in a timely manner and cannot take advantage of current momentum and local support.
• The Project will benefit Highway 212 by improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities close to the Highway.
• The Clackamas County Springwater Trail Extension project promotes and encourages the use of trails for transportation and recreation by bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrians. Currently, trail users turn around, or travel on a dangerous route along Telford Rd. to reach Boring.
• The Clackamas County Springwater Trail Extension Project will open up the trail to more users and enhance the travelers’ experience along the trail. Currently, the trail is gravel and inaccessible to many people traveling the Springwater Trail from Gresham and Portland, including those on street bikes, in wheelchairs and strollers and some walkers.
• Paving this trail section of the Springwater Corridor will provide the missing link between the Springwater and Cazadero Trails. Metro has identified the Cazadero Trail, owned by the State of Oregon , as one of the Great Eight Trail Packages for our region. Oregon State Parks and Recreation is currently working on completion of the Cazadero Trail. Without the completion of this project, there will be a gap in the Springwater Trail which directly connects to the Cazadero Trail, south of Hwy. 212 in Boring. Please forward this email to your friends, family, and co-workers!!

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support!! Sincerely, Katie DunhamPlannerClackamas County Parks9101 SE Sunnybrook BoulevardClackamas , OR 97015503-794-8051

Back Country Horseman Article

There was a great article about the National Back Country Horseman (BCH) on HorseCity.com.

After taking in this article, be sure to check out the Mt. St. Helen's chapter of the BCH. They meet locally and are very active in maintaining our trails.

Back Country Horseman of America Volunteer Hours

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Back Country Horsemen of America is pleased to announce that its members performed 244,840 hours of volunteer service for the year 2007 to benefit trail users in the back country. BCHA has member organizations in 25 states.

These hours were trail work and leave-no-trace educational training. The trail work included building trail head facilities, building and repairing bridges, manual trail work, and packing equipment, provisions and mail for trail crews, like the Youth Conservation Corps. All of the time is volunteered on national, state and local public lands including the state parks, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and The National Park Service.

Travel miles to get horses and equipment to the work sites in 2007 was 1,079,870 miles. Stock days were 13,430. A stock day is one horse or mule used for one work day. The dollar value for hours, mileage and stock was $5,619,373 in 2007.

"We're proud of our volunteer work," said Mike Reedy, Chairman. He continued: "We work long hours at remote sites. Our national volunteer hours for the past thirteen years are 1,646,519.

Think of the dollar value as a gift or donation to the people of the United States who use our back country totaling $37,205,036. Impressive, don't you think!"

Founded in 1973, Back Country Horsemen of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the historical use of recreational stock on all public lands commensurate with this country's heritage. The group works to do this by assisting various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of said resource as well as by educating, encouraging, and soliciting active participation in the wise use of the back country resource by horsemen and the general public. BCHA's membership is made up of individuals and organized groups across the country. Membership is open to all. BCHA can be found online at www.backcountryhorse.com. You can also contact toll free at 888-893-5161 for further information.

Busy Weekend

I heard on the news today that the upcoming weekend is historically one of the busiest of the year. It must be that everyone is itching to get out before school starts up again.

After doing a quick check of our Horse Calendar, I can see that's true in our world as well. There are poker rides, fun rides, game days, barrel races, camp-outs, festivals and more. It's a truly a horse extravaganza!

I love the possibilities though. I plan to partake in as many of the events as possible so that I can get my horse fix. The weather last week was a very clear reminder of what's to come this winter. Best to get out enjoy as much of the awesomeness as possible before we're all stuck inside.

I hope that you all get a chance to get out and enjoy some of the fun events this weekend. If you do, drop us a note and tell us about them!

Clark County Horse Calendar

Happy trails!

Poker Ride Just Added

Hey, everyone. I just added a Poker Ride to the calendar and I definitely think it's might be worth checking out this weekend.

For those of you that haven't been to a poker ride before, basically it's a trail ride with prizes! There are "stop points" marked along the trial where you will be given a poker card. At the end of the trail ride, the best hands win awesome prizes.

Poker rides are a great way to get out and support the community (in this case the Columbia county 4H Leaders Committee) and have a great time with your horse. The prizes don't hurt much either!

Anyway, here are the details. Hope to see you there!

What:
Poker Ride - Fundraiser for the Columbia County 4-H Horse Leaders Committee.

When:
Saturday, Aug., 23rd. 9:00 am - First rider out11:30 am - Last rider out

Details:
$5 a hand or 5 hands for $20.
Prizes at 3:00 pm. Lots of great prizes! Saddles, horse items, gift certificates, and more! Concession stand with hot dogs and more. Breakfast - biscuits & gravy.

Where:
From HWY 30 take Sykes Road to the "Y" (approximately 3 miles from Hwy 30).
Go right at the "Y" (Brooks/Dowd Road).
Travel 2.5 miles on Dowd Rd.
Watch for signs along the route which will be posted from Hwy 30.
For more information call Kate Olson (503-397-1217) or Sheryl Savage (503-366-1166).

Trailer Emergency Kit

I just read this article in Horse Illustrated and thought I would pass it along. It contains some great tips and a list of things all of us should have in our horse trailers in case of emergency.

Sometimes it's hard to take time out to prepare for an emergency, but accidents happen and when they do, you'll be happy you had items on hand to get you through it.

http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-exclusives/trailer-emergency-kit.aspx

You're never too old ...

Do you know what I love about watching the equestrian portion of the Olympics? It's one of the only sports in the Olympic games where age and experience are considered benefits.

I mean, in gymnastics if there's a 16-yr-old competing, the commentators often say that she's old for the sport and most likely this is the end of her Olympic career. Really? Wow.

But, yesterday as I was watching the jumping portion of the equestrian games, I was pleasantly surprised to see a 60 year old man making his Olympic debut. The commentators stated that age and experience are considered benefits in equesterian sports. It's about darn time!

In addition, there's a 67 year old man on the Japanese equestrian team.

I find that amazing and I love hearing things like that.

It makes me feel like a spring chicken and gosh-darn-it ... if a 67-year-old man can go out there and ride his heart out at the Olympics ... well ... then at 31 I should be able to get my horse out on a trail ride occasionally!

Yeah!

But maybe I'll do it tomorrow.

Now, off to watch more Olympics.

Happy trails!

Horse Catalogs & Websites

Hi, my name is Wendy and I'm a horse magazine and website addict.

I can spend hours looking through magazines, catalogs, and websites thinking of all the things I must have. Once I find things I "must have", I then spend time confirming the reasons I "must have" them, put them in my cart and then - once the purchase is becoming a reality - I don't complete the transaction. I'm sure these companies hate me for dragging down their conversion rates!

Anyway, here are just a few of the sites that I love to poke around. There are some great deals here and if nothing else they offer a great way to waste some time!

• My Little Tack Shop
• Back in the Saddle
• Jeffers Equine
• Valley Vet Supply
• Dover Saddlery
• Country Supply
• State Line Tack
• Big D's Tack
• Horse Tack Co.

So what websites do you go to when you need a horsey fix?

Olympic Videos

In case you've missed any of the coverage, here's a link to view the latest and greatest videos from NBC.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/rss/sport=eq/video/index.xml

Too Hot to Trot

Here's an interesting video that was found on the Wall Street Journal site. It talks about how the teams keep the horses cool in the hot and humid Hong Kong weather.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid86195573/bclid1481452986/bctid1723493488

AQHA Youth Worlds

You can watch the AQHA Youth World Championships online!

Check out: http://www.aqha.com/youth/activities/yws/ywsschedule_working.html. Click the "Live Webcast" link in the upper left.

The webcast is available through today only.

Horse "Poop" Vacuum

This is just too funny not to post ... I can see a lot of uses for this nifty little horse poop vacuum actually. Stall cleaning would be a breeze!

Greystone Vacuums

Nifty Little Tool

I found this Velcro cleaner tool not too long ago and LOVE IT! It's great for cleaning any kind of Velcro but I especially like it for use on my SMBs.


It's really small and flips closed so I can tuck it in my tack box and not worry about it until I need it.

http://stores.healthyasahorse.net/Detail.bok?no=210

Shipping a Horse to China

Have you ever gotten nervous trailering your horse to Rock Creek or Kalama Horse Camp? I'll admit it ... I have!

So imagine what it must be like to transport your horse to China for the Olympics. These multi-million dollar horses are transported 1/2 way around the world, and then expected to perform in top form.

PRI Internationals The World had a great radio program about this very topic (Aug. 1st - about 42:45 mins into the program for the GeoQuiz).

219 horses from 48 countries make their way to Hong Kong for these Olympic events. So what exactly does it take not only to get the horses to China but to keep these horses comfortable and in top shape? Did you know this process starts at least 67 days prior to the Olympics?

To find out more information, take a listen for yourself. It's truly an amazing undertaking.

Olympic Blogs

Here are a few blogs that might be interesting to check out for more information on the equestrian events.

EVENTING:
Becky Holder - http://www.holdereventteam.com/

Max Corcoran for OCT - http://special.equisearch.com/blog/maxcorcoran/
Greg Tryon for Team Tryon - http://teamtryon.blogspot.com/
Phillip Dutton - http://phillipdutton.com/cms/

CANADIAN
Kerri McGregor. She's the Assistant Team Manager to Mike Gallagher for the entire Canadian contingent
http://kerrimcgregor.wordpress.com/

GENERAL
Brian O'Connor is the announcer of the equestrian events - http://special.equisearch.com/blog/brianoconnor/

SHOW JUMPING
Beezie Madden - http://teamusa.usatoday.com/bmadden/

DRESSAGE
Debbie McDonald- http://special.equisearch.com/blog/debbiemcdonald/

USEF: Brian Soseby's blog: http://www.usef.org/TeamUSA/Blog1.aspx

Joanie Morris' blog (nothing there yet!): http://www.usef.org/TeamUSA/Blog2.aspx

GBR:Mary King (eventing), Tim Stockdale (showjumping), and Jane Gregory (dressage) all blog here for Horse and Hound.

And Team GBR Equestrian leader Will Connell provides interesting behind-the-scenes stuff here on the Team GBR website.

Kerri McGregor http://kerrimcgregor.wordpress.com/

http://www.horsehero.com/ - Interesting info

Equestrian Olympic Schedule

Jody did a bit of footwork and sent over additional information on the Olympics. There's some good stuff here ... including a detailed schedule!

Day by day listing of the events
http://www.nbcolympics.com/equestrian/index.html

Page full of still pictures
http://www.nbcolympics.com/equestrian/photos/index.html

Listing by sport
http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv_and_online_listings/index.html

Choose equestrian in ‘by sport’ drop down menu and it will give what is shown when. Or, choose ‘tv listing’ in the box toward the upper left and you can enter your TV source and it will show you the stations cover the Olympics.

This page has some information and news items. They also list the teams by country and offer a bit of information about each team.
http://www.fei.org/olympics/Pages/default.aspx

Thehorse.com has a link with an RSS feed.
http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=12274&source=rss

And, finally, here's a breakdown of the play dates/times from Thehorse.com.

Date: Program--Time (EST) on Channel

Aug. 9: 3-Day: Dressage--2:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on USA

Aug. 11: 3-Day: Cross- Country--6:00pm-8:00pm OXYGEN

Aug. 12: 3-Day: Stadium Team Gold Medal Final--6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN

Aug. 13: Dressage--6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN

Aug. 14: Dressage Team Gold Medal Final--6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN

Aug. 15: Show Jumping--6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN

Aug. 16: Dressage Individual--5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MSNBC

Aug. 17: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final 1st Round--10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m on NBC

Aug. 18: Show Jumping Team Gold Medal Final Round--6:00pm-8:00 p.m. OXYGEN

Aug. 19: Dressage Individual Gold Medal Final--6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on OXYGEN

Aug. 21: Show Jumping Individual Gold Medal Final--10:00am-1:00 pm

Another link to schedule:
http://www.hkjc.org.cn/eng/equestrian/calendar.asp