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Dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of

abused and neglected horses, a 501(c)3 non-

profit corporation.

H.O.R.S.E of CT

43 Wilbur Road

Washington, CT 06777

(860)-868-1960

hocinfo@yahoo.com

www.horseofct.org

H.O.R.S.E. of CT is Dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused

and neglected horses.

A 501(c)3 non-profit

corporation

Summer 2009 Volume XI

In this issue...

Happy Summer! Volunteer Picnic

Classic Car Raffle!

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Adoption Page 2

HORSE SHOWING!

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Fundraisers Sponsorship Levels Romeo, before/after

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President’s Message Senior Program Pics! Special Tribute: Misty

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Horse Goodies Calendar of Events

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Donation and member-ship info. Wish List

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About H.O.R.S.E. of CT 8

Summer 2009!

H.O.R.S.E. of CT ADOPTERS/ VOLUNTEER PICNIC & CLASSIC CAR RAFFLE!

“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

On August 15th, 12-4pm we will be raffling off a gorgeous, Red and Black, 1969 Cutlass! Tickets, $25 each! See the attached form to order yours now! Big Thank yous go to Jimmy Broderick and Action Motors of Danbury for bodywork and painting, Service Rite Auto of Ansonia for paint, Brownie’s towing of New Milford for transport, Val’s Garage of New Milford, for service and detailing, the Koritko Family of New Milford for arranging all work. You can order Raffle tick-ets by sending in the form below, going online or calling H.O.R.S.E at (800) 868-1960! Don’t forget to bring photos of your horses! Be a part of our Miracle!

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“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

Toby

21yr. Ex-Race Geld

16’1hds

Butterscotch

13 yr. PMU mare 15’3 hds

Horses For Adoption: See our website for more info on each horse...www.horseofct.org

Bow

18yr. Standardbred mare

16’ hds

Bronson

5yr. PMU Draft gelding,

17’ hds

Cooper

8yr. Halflinger gelding

13’2 hds

Caramel

17 yr. PMU mare 15’2 hds

Genesis

24yr. Standardbred mare

15’3 hds

Charlie

14 yr. QTR/X geld.ing 16’1 hds

Romeo

17yr. TB Geld. ex-race

15’3hds

Stetson

25 yr. Stand/Wrmbld gelding

16’3 hds

Lacey

9yr. PMU QTR/Draft 15’2hds

Slick

6 yr. Draft/Friesian geld.

17’1 hds

Espirit

22 yr. TB/Qtr. geld.

X-race horse, 16 hds

Blondie

21 yr. TB/Qtr. geld.

X-show horse, 16’2 hds

Jody

11yr. Quarter Mare

14’3hds

Alabama

17yr. Morgan Gelding

15’ hds

Preacher

21yr. TB Gelding

17hds

Wicked

16yr. Morgan Gelding

14’3hds

Taco

38yr. Icelandic Pony Mare

13’3hds

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May ‘09 Horse Showing!

Come visit us at our next showing on July 25th from 2pm-4pm!

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“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

Thank you to our special fundraisers!

Art Plate Fundraiser to Benefit H.O.R.S.E. In late winter, Carol Pelligra,(left), the Art Club advisor and Brian Neumeyer,(left), of the Culinary Department, at Newtown High spon-sored a fundraiser to benefit C.A.N.T.E.R. a club which does fundraisers for H.O.R.S.E. During the Fall of 2008, approximately 25 stu-dents in the art club, created and decorated a wide variety of ceramic plates. The Culinary Department provided a sandwich to go along with the plates. The plates were put up for sale to Faculty, Staff and students. H.O.R,S,E, thanks all involved, including student Alexandra Kennedy, (right), for their generous donation of $360.

Romeo After

H.O.R.S.E. would also like to thank our faithful volunteer, Deirdre Shea, of Litch-field, for her incredible fundraising abili-ties in donating over $700 to us this sea-son.

Romeo: Before

H.O.R.S.E. also thanks Darien High school student mentor, Lauren Littell and the Dawg program for their $300 contri-bution. Dawg is a club that is devoted to helping animals throughout Connecticut.

Special Thanks to Webster Bank for their donation of the ice cream truck for our upcoming picnic!!!!

H.O.R.S.E. would like to give a special thank you to Jessica Lynch of Shepaug Valley High school, Washington, CT. For her senior project, she organized and ran a horse show on May 9, 2009, at Red Horse Stables in Southbury. She raised $690.50 for H.O.R.S.E.! Great Job, Jessica!

Before/After Romeo, a 17 year old, Reg., TB, Gelding, came to us in March of 2009. In spite of a fractured spine and broken foot, he is recovering well.

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Sometimes I think thirty years and 600 plus horses later, what has changed? First the judicial system for animals is slowly improving. People actually go to jail for abusing animals now. Second, the age of horses living has increased due to better feed, and awareness of their care. Third, the slaughter houses have all closed in the USA which means the 90,000 + horses that are thrown away each year now have to suffer a longer trip to Canada, or Mexico for slaughter. On the other hand, in 28 years of running H.O.R.S.E. of CT, I had the opportunity to work with some excellent professionals and the pleasure of knowing some terrific people who all share the love of horses. When I hear someone complain because I’m “unfriendly” or talk to my back, it’s not about you, it’s about the horses and that is what I am here for… It’s partly selfish, because I get to see them after what has happened, watch them fill out, both mentally and physically. The ones’ we know won’t make it deserve the time, (whether six days or six months), food, and love they didn’t get in the past. All animals deserve happy endings, and that’s my job!

Patty

President’s Message

A Tribute to Misty by Joan Cyrul

Misty, was in our lives for too short a time, but we are grateful for what we shared with her and what she taught us for the time he had her. Misty was always the boss, but she did it with grace, love, re-spect and dignity. She was a comfort to me when there was sad-ness, balanced me when it was a bad day, and she lit up my heart when we would play. I loved giving her kisses and hugs. She was Jim’s girl and she was always the perfect horse. Every time he would call her from the house, she would be very happy to bounce out of her stall to say hello and run up and down the pasture with her tail high and showing off her beautiful flowing mane of which she was so proud. For Lady, she was her beloved sister. She was a big part of our lives and will always remain in our hearts until we meet again. We love you Misty.

Misty

S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Program Pics! Charlie (top left), and Tucker (lower right), entertain the crowd in Red-ding during one of our three visits to Seniors throughout Connecti-cut!

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HORSE Goodies

H.O.R.S.E. of CT silver plated pin. $8.

“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

Calendar of Events: July 11 : Volunteer Day : 9am-4pm, Rain date Sunday, July 12. Clean-up, fixing fences, barns, etc. Bring your own tools, please. Also includes grooming and walking horses, mucking. Lunch provided.

July 25 : Saturday Horse Showing : 2pm-4pm. Horses for adoption will be shown in hand, under saddle or driven. Tack Sale will be open from 12pm to 4pm. Come and see what we've got!

August 15th : Adopters and Volunteers Picnic: Free Ice Cream! Drawing for our Classic Car Raffle! There’s still time to buy a ticket! Bring pictures of your horses!

September TBA : Seminar: 10-2pm Sat. Rain or shine. Hay, Training, First Aid, Shoes, Teeth... Lunch provided and Tag and Tack Sale! October 3 : Volunteer Day: Sat., 9-4pm. Rain date Sunday. Bring your tools and help us clean up and do re-pairs around the farm! Lunch Provided!

October 17th: Halloween Dance: Sat. , Charity dance and fundraiser: Wear a costume or not! Fun, re-freshments and more. “Crossfire Entertainment. And D. J. Bob! Location VFW Hall 7 North West Dr. Plainville, CT. Soft drinks, coffee, goodies provided, B.Y.O.B.

October 24th: Treasure Trail Ride: Sat., Details to be announced.

November: TBA

December 12th: Christmas Open House: Sat.10-3pm Come celebrate the Christmas season with the horses– Bake, Boutique, and Tack Sale. Take a tour/Pony rides from 12-2pm.

T-Shirts: Sm - XL , Red or Black ,$12

Win this 1969, Red and Black Cutlass!!! Tickets $25 each!

Classic Car Raffle!

HANDMADE CRYSTAL/SILVER EAR-INGS $6.00/pr. $1.00 Shipping.

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Maintenance and Farm Supplies Rakes and forks

The “Big Cart” - (listed in State Line Tack)

Shavings for run-in sheds and stalls

3 Rail Fencing

Hay, 1st and 2nd cut

10 & 12 foot Tube Gates

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Please mail coupon with check payable to: H.O.R.S.E. of CT 43 Wilbur Road

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Wish List: Here are a few things we really need!

Horse Feeds and Supplements H.O.R.S.E. of CT uses Blue Seal feeds.

A gift card from Blue Seal in any denomination would be greatly appreciated.

Horse treats

Supplements for joints, and Electrolytes.

Gift cards from U. S. Animal Nutritionals of Ver-mont, PetsMart, & State Line Tack ,(you can access them from our website and they give us a donation for every purchase).

Grooming Supplies Mane and tail conditioners

Fly Spray

Swat

Jelly scrubbers

Spray bottles

Plastic Blanket Containers

Horse Accessories Breakaway halters – Pony thru Draft sizes

Lead lines

Rain sheets – Waterproof (Sizes 68-87)

Winter blankets – Waterproof (Sizes 68-87)

Leg wraps

Fly Masks with ears –Pony & draft sizes

Medical Supplies Tube Wormers – we always need wormers! Zimecterin, Zimecterin Gold, Strongid Paste, Iver-mectrin.

Prescription drugs such as Banamine and Bute are also needed. When a horse gets sick, other drugs such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories are needed.

Funding for prescription drugs is needed.

Liniments

Veterinary cream antiseptic

Vet wraps

Medicine Boot

$10

$25

$50

$100

$200

$250

$500

$1000

“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

H.O.R.S.E. of CT News-letter is designed and published by volunteers. Sometimes printing is underwritten… If you would like to support this newsletter we would be grateful for any donations to cover printing expenses.

Toby

Preacher

Wicked

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H.O.R.S.E of CT was established in 1982 and moved to its permanent home in1995. Volun-teers staff the organiza-tion and intervene on be-half of suffering equines by providing relief, recov-ery, shelter and rehabili-tation. Once a horse is physically and mentally rehabilitated, the process of seeking an adoptive home begins. All pro-spective adoptive homes are carefully screened. We require a contract

which requires that a horse shall not be bred or sold. Adoption is a lifetime commitment. H.O.R.S.E. receives no town, state or federal funding. Monies are raised through member-ships, sponsorships, charitable contributions and our own fundraising activities. The donations go directly to the horses. We investigate all cruelty complaints, (which are kept strictly confidential). If a prob-lem exists, cooperation is

first sought from the owner. Prosecution is pursued only when there is no other recourse. Horses placed in our custody are provided with immediate veteri-nary and farrier care. In addition we are available upon request to speak to interested groups to raise public awareness of our pur-pose and support.

H.O.R.S.E. of CT

43 Wilbur Road

Washington, CT 06777

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Board of Directors

Patty Wahlers-President

Laura McQuillan-Vice Pres.

E. Ann Lynch-Treasurer

Kathy Diemer-Secretary

Kim Sweeney-Events Coordi-nator

Val Francisco

Gerard Diemer

Farm Photographer

Pam Mozier

Layout Editors

Joan Moreno

Annie Grills

About H.O.R.S.E. of CT

H.O.R.S.E. of CT Newslet-ter is designed and pub-lished by volunteers. Sometimes printing is underwritten… If you would like to support this newsletter we would be grateful for any donations to cover printing expenses.

“You are forever responsible for what you have tamed” Antoine de Saint- Exupery

Jody