Archive for the ‘Horse News’ Category
February’s Greater Houston Horse Council meeting speaker is Beth Dutson, from Deep Meadow Equine wellness Center. http://dmesi.com/Default.htm
Beth Dutson, has been working professionally with horses since 1961, campaigning Quarter Horses and Arabians in the show ring nationwide and managing Arabian and Quarter Horse breeding farms. She studied Animal Husbandry at LSU in 1960 – 62 and was fortunate enough to participate in the graduate study on feeding and conditioning done during that time. She has since taken continuing education courses from Texas A&M, North Carolina State University and Tomball Community College. She has read books by, interviewed, visited with and attended clinics given by specialists in the equine sports therapy field (Mimi Porter, KESMARC – Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine Research Center; Dr. Bryan McLaren, Photonic Torch; Linda Tellington-Jones, T-Touch; Pattie Roberts, Equine Water Treadmill; etc. to name a few). For 10 years she performed rehab treatments for a leading racehorse owner.
Deep Meadow Equine Wellness Center is located north of Houston, west of Spring, east of Tomball and south of The Woodlands at 24411 Deep Meadow, Tomball, TX 77375.
January 24, 2012
RESOLVED: The Greater Houston Horse Council, representing horse owners residing among the largest concentration of horses in the United States, vehemently opposes the shooting of burros in Big Bend State Park and demands that the State of Texas through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department cease the shooting of burros to remove them from Big Bend.
Barbara Chopek, President & The Board of Directors Greater Houston Horse Council 6315-B FM 1488, #111 Magnolia, TX 77354
The GHHC had a warm welcome at the Sam Houston Race park. We are excited about our new meeting home and are really looking forward to a productive 2012.
Dwight Berube, Vice President for Operations, and Eric Johnson, Vice President for Racing
President Barb Chopek opens the meeting
Steve Long discusses legislation
Darolyn Butler discusses trails
NEXT MEETING AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK Monday, January 16 at 7 pm!!! For our first meeting at SHRP: Mention to the parking attendant that you are here for the Horse Council meeting and you will not be charged. After… the first meeting we will have VIP passes for entry to the park. Valid on other evenings as well.
We will be meeting in the Founder’s Room of Sam Houston Race Park on Level C. Dwight has given us two options for getting through the gates. If you go to the north entrance, let the attendant know you are with the horse council. If you go to the south entrance, the gate will be unlocked for us. The Founder’s Room is directly opposite the elevator at Level C near the south entrance.
Christmas Party Info: Dec 20, Tuesday at 7 pm at the Carriage House, 7955 Fallbrook (near the horse race track)! Feel free to bring a dessert to share. Also bring a white elephant gift valueing between $15 & $20. Hope to see you all there!
November 21, 2011 Monthly Meeting
Farrier Jim Stewart will be available to answer any questions you may have on your horses feet. For additional details regarding this months meeting please click on the link.
The Greater Houston Horse Council is urging people to help assist horses that have been displaced due to the fires by donating hay and other goods. The big need right now is hay, hay and more hay. Around 200 horses have needed to be sheltered at this time with the probability of more coming in.
Donations of hay and other items such as halters, lead ropes, etc. can be dropped off at:
The Waller County Fairgrounds
22000 Fairground Road
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979) 826-2825
Magnolia Livestock Auction Barn (Great Western Auctions)
30822 Nichols Sawmill Rd.Magnolia, Texas
281-356-2165
Donations can also be purchased at: (purchases of donations by credit card may also be phoned in)
Steinhausers in Magnolia
18821 F.M. 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
Phone: (281)356-2530 Fax: (281)356-5264
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Steinhausers in Hempstead
820 Business Hwy 290
North Hempstead, TX 77445
Phone: (979)826-3273 Fax: (979)826-3255
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Brazos County Large Animal Issues Committee is looking for volunteers during an emergency!!
I am emailing you in hopes that you will pass this email along to people in your equestrian groups that may live around the Brazos Valley
area. The Brazos County Large Animal Issues Committee is called upon to set up and receive livestock (including horses) that may be evacuating from other areas in Texas due to a emergency situation. This may be from coastal areas during a hurricane or currently, may be from anywhere due to the wildfires.
If you have anyone who would like to volunteer please have them contact me and we will contact them to get further information.
Thanks for your help!
Sandra Nunn-
American Assoc. of Equine Veterinary Technicians- Imm. Past President
TARVT Associate Rep
LA Medicine Technical Supervisor
TAMU Veterinary Medical Center
4457 TAMU
College Station, TX
77843-4457
Ph#(979)412-3345
Fax#(979)845-9315
The GHHC ‘s Disaster Committee is offering a large animal rescue presentation in Houston and the surrounding areas to Fire Departments, Law Enforcement and to any other groups that might be interested. This class is only a few hours and gives detailed information on how to technically save equines in the event of an emergency. This awareness level presentation fees run 0 – 50.00 dollars depending on location and profit status of group. For more information and to set up a class, please contact Jonna Johnson, at horsebuddy3@yahoo.com
Houston to Host Major National Equestrian Event
Endurance Ride and Saddle Up for St. Jude Research Hospital
HOUSTON, (GHHC) – Endurance riders from across the nation will bring their mounts to George Bush Intercontinental Airport May 14-15 for six rides to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital. As an introductory for endurance rider wanabes, a 10 mile Fun Ride is for those that would like to find out more about the sport of Endurance or just get out and enjoy the beautiful airport trails, or explore becoming an AIRPORT RANGER, and be part of the “SADDLE UP” FOR ST. JUDE!.
Serious competitors will experience the thrill of daily 25 and 50 mile rides around the busy airport as passengers on jumbo jets from around the globe get a firsthand taste of Texas horsemanship as they land.
Houston has become a benchmark for distance running with the Houston Marathon which attracts runners from across the globe. Because of the setting at a major international airport, the Houston equine event could become another major sports venue for the Bayou City.
Endurance riding is an athletic event for both horse and rider. The goal is to complete the marked trail within the time given with a horse that is fit to continue. Rain or shine the ride goes on. All horses must pass a complete vet check before, during and after the ride. Because of the demands made on horse and rider, to finish is to win.
The general public will enjoy observation areas at the airport administration building on JFK, the Houston Fire Department Airport Substation at Will Clayton Parkway and Lee Road, Aircraft Viewing Area, on Lee Road, and the North Trailhead on FM 1060 East (watch for the signs) where the start/finish line is located.
Sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference
FOR ENTRY FORM OR MORE INFORMATION: http://aerc.org/Calendar/2011AirportExpress.pdf
Ride Mngr. Darolyn Butler (281) 446-7232 or 281-446-7232 E~mail: darolyn@swbell.net or Secretary: Vicki Hudson E-mail: hou1vsh@aol.com
Sponsors: Greater Houston Horse Council, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, City of Houston, Horseback Magazine, Texas Endurance Ride Association
