July 31, 2012
Hello and welcome to our second BHR Equine Newsletter / the “hot summer edition”. The fans
are running at full speed in our barns and we’ve been using gallons and gallons of horsey
Gatorade, fly spray, and sunscreen – yes, sunscreen – for our horses. Thank goodness for shady
trails and long daylight hours, most of us rarely ride after 9am or before 7pm these days…
It has been a busy three months in the horse community since our last edition. We lost our friend
and fellow equestrian, Laura Kenney, in June. May she rest in peace. Laura will live on in our
hearts. Thank you, Julie Harris, for your moving speech in memory of Laura Kenney during our
horse show on June 24.
The show was a success, despite the last-minute change of date we had a decent turnout and tons
of fun! Soon after the show, our community was again overshadowed by sad and shocking news:
Jennifer and Bailey Privette’s pony, Romeo, was attacked by two rogue dogs, in their own front
yard right here in BHR! Thank goodness Romeo has had a miracle recovery, and thanks to
helpful and alert neighbors, the dogs were eventually captured and taken to animal control –
unfortunately, not before harming another pet dog on Hackney Ct.
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Escaping horses – excitement of the unwanted kind
On July 4, the Kenny horses were found wandering around at the intersection of Norwood and
Victory Church Road – They had escaped through an open pasture gate the night before, how
the gate was opened remains a mystery. The Kennys were on vacation in Wyoming at the time!
Thanks to a friend who happened to drive by early that morning and was able to identify Sly,
Belle, and Prissy, while the police were already trying to round them up, the horses were
returned safely to their home. How lucky we were, just imagine the damage and accidents this
could have caused!
A couple of weeks later, the Jelleys’ horses somehow escaped their paddock and were spotted on
the trails. Again thanks to alert and helpful neighbors, who called the barn and the horse people
in neighborhood right away, this story had a happy ending and the horses were returned home
safely. They had stayed within BHR and found some juicy grass by the pond…
Meet the horses – part II
Congratulations to Susan Uppena, who won the contest in the first newsletter, she came closest in
guessing the correct number of horses in BHR and was awarded a horsey computer screen
cleaner! Susan entered 19, the actual number at the time of publication of the last newsletter was
24 horses. 14 of those had been introduced in the first newsletter. Quite a few horses have moved
out in the last couple of months but before we get into that, let’s introduce the ones that are still
here or have recently moved in and weren’t featured in the last issue:
Romeo – BHR Hero
Romeo is a 2 year old registered blue roan miniature owned by Bailey Privette. Recently, Romeo was
attacked by two stray pit bulls in the neighborhood and had to spend 27 days in the hospital. His vet
bills were enormous and through the kindness and caring of many people all over the country, a
website was established and donations collected to help take care of Romeo. Thanks to the prayers and
generosity of many, little Romeo is back home with his family and well on his way to recovery.
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Remington Steele (Remi)
Remi is an off-the-track, 8 year old registered Thoroughbred owned by Jennifer Privette. His racing
career as a 2,3, and 4 year old spanned racetracks in Oklahoma and Louisiana, but now he’s retired and
prefers the pace of Black Horse Run! He enjoys trail riding, jumping and English flat classes.
Winnibald
Big white guy, sweet Thoroughbred gelding owned by Kathi Taber, lives in the community barn.
Newcomers:
Jackie
Beautiful bay Quarter Horse mare, moved into BHR late in the spring, lives at the community barn and
is owned by Sheree and Randy Karl and ridden by Alona Harris.
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Reggie
12-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Erin Kenny’s new mount, moved to the Kenny’s house in May.
He’s a sweet and very talented “big boy”.
Buster Brown (Buster)
Buster is not exactly a newcomer but he moved back into the community barn from his temporary
home at Ambler Farms on Old Creedmoor Road. He was not included in the last horse count. He is a 9
year old Paso Fino owned by Bailey Privette. Buster is a gaited horse and has the smoothest ride in
town! He enjoys barrel racing, pole bending and anything that requires speed and agility.
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Goodbye to these equine neighbors, and good luck in your new homes!
Butterscotch, Palomino gelding, lived with the Begany family, moved to a new home in July.
Darby, Quarter Horse gelding, lived with the Karl family, moved to Sheree and Randy Karl’s
daughter’s house in the mountains in July.
Baby, Sweetman, Baldy, Bo – the Loebach’s three Quarter horses and the pony we all know from the
Christmas carriage rides – they moved to Kim’s new home with her but will be coming back to BHR
for visits.
Jewel and Brooks – Richard Cowart’s beautiful Paint and Quarter horses, moved out of the
community barn and to Richard’s new home in July.
And last but not least, we’d like to mention RH, who was featured in the last issue. He was the late
Laura Kenney’s horse and now officially belongs to the Harris family, who had been taking care of him
ever since Laura got sick.
In The Ribbons - Hooray again for our successful BHR riders!
Erin Kenny on Belle: Triangle Jumper Series at Summit Hill, June 2nd, 3 first places and one second in the
2’3’’ /2’6’’ divisions; BHR show, June 24th, plenty of ribbons.
Ashley Fletcher on Sly: Quite successful at the BHR show, 18” jumpers.
Kirsten Buslinger on Panda: Lots of ribbons at the BHR show.
Tamara Coste on Beauty and Brownie: BHR show, 1st in hunter jumpers 2'6" on Brownie and 2nd in
jumpers on Beauty. 1st for greediest horse Brownie. CCWHA show, July 14 th, 4th Western pleasure and
1st in Egg and Spoon on Beauty
Bailey Privette on Buster: Very successful at the BHR show, Western division. Recent successes also at
the Pokemoke show end of July.
Alona Harris on Jackie and RH: BHR: 1st in Western GAYP on Jackie and other successes. CCWHA
Show Franklinton Saddle Club July 14th on RH: 6th in Western GAYP 10 & u, 3rd in barrels 10 & u, 3rd in
pole bending 10 & u.
Cailey Harris and Ricky Child on Baldie: BHR: 3rd in the bareback challange on Baldie
Kim Loebach on Sweetman: Won practically everything Western they entered at the BHR show. Did great
in the English division too. 1st in bareback challenge with Alexa.
Carrie Browning on Rafi: What a sight, the dressage pair at the slowest barrel contest at the BHR show,
going around at a collected canter and including a couple of bucks… a well-deserved 3rd place for the pair!
Toni Hofsheier on Prissy: First and second places in trail riding and Western pleasure, BHR show.
BHR vaulters: Aubrey, Kelsey, and Kacy Fletcher, Hannah Mosakewicz, Jakub Canady, Kiera Kenny,
Camryn Lockwood. A well-deserved blue ribbon for each and every one of our fantastic vaulters and their
horse Sly for their performance at the BHR show!
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The Show…
Yes, our first BHR show was a great success, thanks again to everyone who helped make that
event happen. Check out the pictures on www.blackhorserun.org! If you took pictures or videos
of the Western division or the vaulting, please forward them to me, annettekenny12@gmail.com,
we’re short on input there. Thank you!
Our next show is scheduled for October 20, so go ahead and mark your calendars! Class list,
etc., will be posted on the website soon. Hopefully, the turnout will be even bigger this time, we
had only modest earnings to invest into fixing some of the jumps in our arena. We’ll advertise the
next show on a larger scale and hope to have lots of trailers and horses here in October! Again,
the show will be a community event with games and activities for the kids, and we’ll include pony
rides this time. We’re also planning on grilling up some Octoberfest Brats and other yummy
things. Bring your family, beach chairs, and empty tummies!
Announcements:
Next BHR Fun Horse Show and Pony Rides October 20, 2012, rain date October 21
Dana Coste runs a 4H club right here in BHR for kids with access to horses. They meet the first
Tuesday of every month at 6:30 at the Coste Residence on Hackney Ct - unless they are doing
something with the horses, in which case they meet at the community barn. Anyone can join but you do
need to have access to a horse. If you have any questions or want to join please give Dana a call, 919706-5701(H) 919-390-8126(C).
Annette and Toni have a few openings for beginner lessons or guided trail rides and a waiting list for
equestrian vaulting. For English riding, vaulting, and trail rides, contact Annette at
annettekenny12@gmail.com or 919-600-4158. For Western lessons, contact Toni at
tonitreas@nc.rr.com or 919-931-3161.
Corey De Vore and Amanda Smith, our judges and co-organizers of the BHR show, are
accomplished equestrian professionals. They are offering hunter jumper training in the area from
beginners to advanced riders. Contact Corey at 641 203 2189 or Amanda at 207 592 3000 or
trueflightequine@gmail.com.
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On to our educational section, written by Lauren Newman
Large Animal Technical Rescue
Working with large animals on any scale has many rewards, but as many practitioners will emphasize,
there are also corresponding risks. Due to a large body size, behavior as a prey species, and a sometimes
insatiable curiosity, horses and other livestock can sometimes find themselves in rather precarious (and
peculiar!) situations. Last April at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, the American Association for
Equine Practitioners sponsored a course to area veterinary and emergency responder personnel to help
prepare those who might be responding to an equine or livestock emergency. The course was instructed by
the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue company (TLAER)- who travels with instructional materials that
included two wonderful horses and a very informative llama!
Any large animal can at one point in their lives be faced with an emergency situation. These
complications may arise from severe weather, an accident during travel or in their home environment, or from
failure of proper restraint (poor fencing, inadequate monitoring, etc). The first step in any rescue situation is a
simple one: prevention! It is important that all livestock owners have a plan in place for preventive measures:
walking fence lines, checking gates/doors/latches, and removing materials from housing environments that
may cause injury. All travel trailers should be inspected annually by a certified person- flooring, wiring,
structural integrity, and tires should be checked for soundness. Barns, sheds, and other living spaces should
also be inspected annually by a fire specialist- these professionals can often recommend changes that will save
lives- both animal and human!
Having an emergency plan in place will not only benefit the horse or human in danger, but it will also
help any emergency responders to stay safe. Have a written document that is easily accessible that specifies
your preferred veterinarian or doctor, your contact information, and a plan of action if you are not readily
available. When trailering, have medical information and an additional contact readily available for both
yourself and your animals- including a next line of contact to assist with an animal crisis should you be
unable/unconscious. US Rider (http://www.usrider.org/safety.html) provides many valuable services and has
several recommendations that may help during an accident on the road. They also have several forms that can
be filled out and stored in your truck glove box that will be of use in an emergency.
In the event of a fire, keep in mind that human life and safety is of the utmost importance. If you see
smoke in any facility meant to house livestock, do not hesitate- call 911! Fire officials have calculated that you
have five minutes from the time smoke is noticed until a structure is no longer able to be entered or items
salvaged. By contacting the fire department ASAP, you stand a better chance of preserving both horse and
human life. In order to keep confusion to a minimum, get to know your local fire professionals. Many of these
individuals will not have horse or large animal experience and it would be beneficial for all involved to have a
fire contingency plan. Designate where horses will be housed once removed from an area of fire and which
veterinarian should be called to check and treat each horse. Smoke detectors or alarm systems are an
additional and valuable tool- contact your home security provider to see if they offer any outbuilding coverage.
Often times you will get a significant savings on insurance by having these systems installed!
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As any horse professional will tell you, even the best preventive measures will not completely eliminate
all the potential problems. Horses get stuck in sinkholes, get injured in pastures, or can make fools of
themselves in a myriad of ways. If faced with a rescue situation, often the first step should be to bring in
professionals with the training and knowledge to rescue the animal successfully. A local company, NC SMART
services, (http://www.4hoovessmart.com/nc-smart-services/) specializes in technical large animal rescue and
comes prepared with the proper equipment and skills to help an injured or trapped animal. An important thing
to remember is that well-meaning owners trying to assist a trapped or injured animal often cause more injury
than originally sustained. When in doubt, call for help!
Horses are a joy to work with, and the rewards far outweigh the possible risks. A horse owner may go
a lifetime without any emergencies, but having a preventive emergency plan will go a long way in providing a
favorable outcome should the occasion arise. Enjoying horses is a vital part of this community, and I would be
happy to share any additional information or offer assistance in an emergency- 919.523.9625, or 919.390.5947.
Lauren Buslinger- certified TLEAR 2012
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Kids’ pages
Guide the boy on the horse through the maze and up the mountain.
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Find the words about horses, listed below, in the word search grid. Circle each letter one by one. Each letter of
the horse word search grid may be used in more than one word. When the word search puzzle is complete,
read the remaining letters left to right, top to bottom, to learn an interesting fact about horses.
Horse Word Search Puzzle
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Contest for all children 12 and under:
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Send the solution of this puzzle to Annette Kenny, along with the following:
Name three safe treats for horses
Name three “explosive” body parts of horses (hint: check the horse anatomy chart in the last
BHR Equine Newsletter, posted on www.blackhorserun.org)
All entries must be in by August 31st. Email to annettekenny12@gmail.com, text to 919 600 4158, or
put answers in my mailbox, 3516 Horseshoe Bend. We will draw a winner from all the correct entries.
The prize will be a free riding lesson, vaulting session or trail ride at the Kennys!
Personal letter to all BHR community members from Annette Kenny
Dear Neighbors,
We feel blessed to live in this beautiful community and I’m sure so do you. Our family has moved
here from Europe exactly two years ago. We were and still are excited to be in a horse community
where we can live our dream and have our horses next to our house.
I have come to understand that there needs to be more communication and positive interaction
between the equestrians and the non-equestrians in our community. I am not just talking about
the covenants here and the fact that everyone who moves in this neighborhood should be aware that
this is and always has been an equestrian community – I’m talking about common sense, about
being considerate and respectful of each other and of each other’s property, in a neighborly way.
First of all, I would like to urge my fellow equestrians to bear in mind that a lot of our neighbors
may like horses but don’t necessarily understand how to act around them. Dogs, strollers, golf
carts, skateboards, bikes, ATVs and many other factors might spook the horses but they are as
much a part of BHR as are our horses. Again, I’m not talking about rules and covenants here, but
rather about tolerance and talking and explaining things in a nice way – honey, not vinegar! If we
all learn to be a little more considerate and friendly, this will become an even better place for all of
us. We – the horse people – are expecting the property owners to keep the trails clear – yes, it’s in the
covenants and it should be done but we also need to give a little bit. I don’t think it would take
much – greet and be friendly, talk to the neighbors and let the kids pet the horses. No horse poops in
places where people are bothered by it – I will leave them on the trails but am willing to pack a plastic
bag and a shovel to remove unsightly piles from neighborhood roads. I know, us horse people
consider those piles to be inoffensive – call me crazy but we grew up having horse apple fights when
there were no snow balls available! We don’t think it’s as icky as dog or cat droppings – but we
can’t expect non-horse people to think the same way!
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There’s also room for improvement from the side of our non-equestrian neighbors. It should really
go both ways. Most neighbors are wonderful and friendly keep their trails clear. They love to see the
horses when we ride by, kids often come running out to see us, and people generally keep their dogs
at a safe distance from horses and riders. But please slow down your golf carts and skateboards,
and even cars when horses are on the road. That’s just a matter of safety, for everyone on the road. I
know most people are extremely considerate as far as that’s concerned, I want to thank you all for
that. There have been reports of only a few exceptions and I’m convinced that that’s a thing of the
past now.
One important rule that does need to be followed by everyone is: no unsupervised kids allowed in the
community barn. The barn is actually off-limits to everyone except horse boarders. That doesn’t
mean that people aren’t welcome to come and see the horses as long as one of the horse owners is in
the barn and as long as there is adult supervision. This should also be a matter of respect of people’s
private property, our horses are our private property after all.
As I stated in the beginning, this letter is just a personal contribution, some suggestions and
thoughts I wanted to share with you. Please feel free to let me know of any concerns you may have
but I’m of course not an authority here, I’m just another neighbor who would like to get along with
everyone
Have a wonderful summer and I hope to see many of you at our next horse show, organized by the
community for the community!
Annette
PS: Occasionally, there are empty bottles and other bits of garbage on the trails. It is fairly rare though.
What I found a few weeks ago on the trail by the creek (South side) was trash of a rather different type,
unsightly and dangerous to the horses. I went and cleaned up this mess.
Whoever played this “prank” or thinks the
woods might be a better place to dispose of
old TV screens than the dump, please don’t
do anything like this again. It is a disgrace
to our beautiful neighborhood, dangerous
for horses and riders, and shows disrespect
to private property. Thank you.
The BHR Equine Newsletter will be published quarterly on the BHR website and sent by email to all BHR members whose
email addresses are on file with the BHR office. If you do not want to receive any more Equine Newsletters, please let Pat
Snyder know.
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