San Marcos Trails Day is held each year to promote the extensive trails system in the City of San Marcos. This is the 18th consecutive year for this free, city event. Hundreds of hikers & equestrians will explore the outdoors & enjoy the beautiful trails of our city. As one of the Trail bosses, I will lead a 5 ½ mile trek of San Marcos’s scenic trails.
When Date: November 7, 2009 Time: 9 am to 12 pm (ride at 9:00) Cost: FREE; No RSVP Required Staging Area Directions From H78, take Twin Oaks Valley Rd. & go south. Towards the College.
Turn right on Craven Rd. Signal, Light
Turn left on Santa Barbara St, no signal but left turn lane
Equestrian parking at the end of Santa Barbera St Google Maps
HORSE OWNERS BEWARE OF 2 BLONDE women who are picking up free horses in San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. One woman is named Heather Lopez and sometimes refers to herself as Heather Ruiz. The women pick up the horses and take them to the nearest Kill Buyer’s feedlot. They will make an average of $100 per horse. These horses will end up in the slaughter pipeline.
A free (or very cheap) horse is highly at risk of going to slaughter in Mexico. No caring horse owner wants this for their horse no matter how desperate they are to move it on. Please beware these women.
Location: Everywhere
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
If you receive e-mails such as the ones below, be cautious if you respond – there are many such scams out there targeted at horse trainers, instructors and boarding facilities!
“Good day
i am micheal. i want to make an inquiry on your horse fascility as it partakes trainning individuals to own, breed and care for horses. In order words, i want to find out if you tutor people to aquire the skills of trainning horses. if you do, kindly let me give me a summary of your programme, price and duration. a quick response would be appreciated to avoid any futher delay.”
Here’s another one:
“-—-Original Message—–
From: John Hill [mailto:j.hill2300@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:08 AM
Subject: Riding Lessons
Hi, How are you doing today?I want a private lessons for my son(Paul)at your location.Paul is 14 year old boy and is ready to learn..Please I want to know your policy with regard to fees, cancellations, and make-up lessons.Also,get back to me with the total fees for six month lessons(one-hour lesson in a week) starting from August 10.
In addition,I want to know the lessons location and your phone number.Looking forward to hearing from you.
My best regards,
John.”
And another one…
“Subject: Training
Hello,
I got your contact displayed on a website while surfing for an instructor for my 16yrs old son. My son and my wife will be vacationing in the USA for 3 month starting from the 1st week of September ,so therefore I want to secure your services in giving my
son some Horse Riding instructions during is stay there.
Let me know what your availability is like and how much it cost? Pls get back with details about your program.
“There was a mini-article put into the most recent CDS newsletter by a local dressage trainer that really struck a chord with me. She is collecting used saddle pads (doesn’t matter how tattered or torn) to send to Padre John Donald in Honduras to use on the local working animals. She spoke of the rough, handmade harnesses that cut into the animals hide and rub them raw. I recently saw this very thing in Nicaragua and it made me really sad. Donna Richardson is taking up a collection of used saddle pads at our upcoming dressage show (showpark) Sept 26-27. If anyone over at Windrose (or any other horsey people you know) have pads, I would gladly collect them and take them to the show myself for donation. Please spread the word!
Thanks so much,
Julianna”
Contact Ali McCreery at 858-756-0869 or drop them off at Windrose on Lone Jack Road .
There have been several unfortunate coyote encounters on the back cross-country course at the Fallbrook Riders Field.
It would be advantageous if a number of members of the field called county animal control (760.746.7307) and let them know the coyote population at the field may be a safety threat.
Meanwhile, remain cautious and on guard when riding back there!!
The Equine Center is hosting its Annual Equine Expo on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009, from 6-9 p.m. at the Alex Madonna’s Expo Center in San Luis Obispo. The purpose of the Expo is to educate horse people with lectures regarding what is new in equine veterinary medicine, present them with cutting edge science and technology, and to offer them a varied selection of equestrian vendors in our trade show area. The event is open to public attendance, regardless of veterinary affiliation, and admission is free.
The Equine Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Andrew Dibbern to our distinguished staff. Dr. Dibbern brings to The Equine Center extensive experience in equine podiatry, performance medicine, and advanced dentistry. Also, his skill in reproduction services with special consideration for stallion behavioral management is proving to be a solid asset to our clientele. Dr. Dibbern completed an associate’s degree in Farrier Science (horse shoeing and equine foot care) in 1991 and received his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State and Oregon State University and has been in private practice since 1997. He is currently wrapping up a PhD in Equine Biomechanics and Animal Behavior from Belford University. He has also enjoyed an athletic life as a professional rider, which lends itself to a deep understanding of the industry, its people, and its equine companion athletes. Partnering with the equine athlete is “the ultimate in athletic strategy and competitive finesse”, as he describes. Dr. Dibbern has also held corporate management positions in veterinary product design and development, and sat on the board of directors for various charitable foundations.
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