Dr. Robert Miller, DVM, praises Desmond's results with horses using Feel & Release
From horse expert, Dr. Robert Miller, DVM:
"Dear Leslie,
Your recent clinic overwhelmed me. Your ability to communicate your desires to the horses with no obvious signals, is extraordinary. You were able to get the horse's head to drop, look where you wanted it to, and to obtain movements in various directions in response to the vaguest of stimuli . . . .
"You are doing a great job. I call you the ’clinician’s clinician' " . . . Regards, Bob
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Been dragged by a foot lately? Safer Riding is now possible, thanks to fast-release Western Stirrups
Cowboys and Cowgirls!
Meet Mike and Jake McCoy at the BREAKAWAY STIRRUP COMPANY in Laurel, Montana . . .
Mike and Jake make a western stirrup that will NOT allow your foot to get hung up when you are roping, cutting, pleasure riding or starting green colts. I am really glad someone finally made a decent looking, practical and professional safety stirrup that guaranteees you won't get dragged by your horse.
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You have one head. You are worth it!
Desmond Outfitter and STI -- the PREMIUM Safety Stirrup Maker
More horse-gear from Desmond Outfitter has arrived -- Right-tied halters (earth tones), and ROPES! Get your own "Custom Blue"!
This is Leslie's choice of lead rope, now available in lengths: 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, and 25 ft. lengths
There are 24ft. Black and Tan mecates (12-strand square braid in parachute cord). For the Enligsh rider, we offer a 10 ft. closed-rein set-up. These come with detachable English Slobber Straps (your choice of Stainless Steel and Brass hardware). Also, hobbles and latigo curb & chin straps and replacement saddle strings. Floral tooled headstall for the warmblood half-drafts. Fancy tooled floral slobber straps to match!
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STI safety stirrups will also be available at the demo on May 7th colt-starting demo in Smithville, TX.
Please invest in a pair for yourself, your partner and children. Nobody looks snappy or feel good at the lope when hanging by the foot.
Better yet, don't wait!
Order your pair TODAY directly from Jake and Mike McCarthy, here: www.breakawaystirrups.com
RUNNING STRAIGHT . . . . to YOU! New Guidelines Promulgated to help Race Horses in Transition!
Guidelines Help Former Racehorses Go from Track to New Careers
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed guidelines to help veterinarians and adoption groups successfully transition retired racehorses to new homes and new careers. “Transitioning the Retired Racehorse: Guidelines for Equine Practitioners, Adoption Organizations and Horse Owners” provides an overview of the common physical challenges affecting some former racehorses and helps establish expectations for a horse’s future capabilities.
Developed by the Transitioning Subcommittee of the AAEP Racing Committee, the guidelines grew from a need expressed by rescue and retirement organizations at the 2010 Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit. In addition to criteria for physical assessments, the guidelines include estimated cost-of-care data from CANTER, a non-profit organization that provides retiring Thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers.
“The AAEP is pleased to assist and is proud of the many veterinarians and adoption groups who are committed to helping racehorses enjoy new careers,” said William A. Moyer, DVM, 2011 AAEP president. “The guide is intended to be a resource to enhance decision making in the best interest of the horse.”
The guidelines are available on the AAEP website at http://www.aaep.org/images/files/TransitioningGuidelines2011.pdf. Members of the AAEP’s Transitioning Subcommittee are Reynolds Cowles, DVM, chair; Jay Addison, DVM; Foster Northrop, DVM; Mary Scollay, DVM; John Stick, DVM; and Carol Swandby, VMD.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 10,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.
Education of Young Horse Lovers is the Key to Proper Planning for the Future of America's Horses!
There is something you can do in your area TODAY to ensure the best possible future for America's horses, ponies and mules!
HOW?
Become an Active Participant in the Education of Young Horse Lovers!
To this end, Leslie and trainers she has coached in Bill Dorrance's Feel & Release approach to handling and riding horses are sharing their knowledge with staff, volunteers and new horse owners at horse rescue and relocation centers and boarding stables around the country.