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Gilbert, Ariz. -
farrier Pat Gallahan passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018, just one day after turning 57 years old. This came following complications from a heart attack he had suffered a few weeks earlier.
Gallahan was well-known for attending the Arabian National shows, an
American Farrier’s Association
(AFA) certification examiner and former chairman of the certification committee.
“As a current examiner of the certification committee and past chairman, you have given so much to the association,” according to the statement. “You will be greatly missed by so many.”
Kelly Halvorsen, Gallahan’s sister, posted a statement on their family's CaringBridge page as well.
“He did a lot in his 57 years, but we all wanted more time with him,” according to
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the entry. “Do you suppose horses in Heaven need shoes? If so, they've got the best farrier to care for them now.”
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Tackling Ticks
Ticks carry many diseases and are just plain disgusting. Protecting horses from them is a challenge. They usually pick up ticks while grazing in overgrown pastures, next to woods, or while being ridden through tick-infested areas. The following are tips to manage ticks on your horses:
- Dry air and direct sunlight are a tick’s enemies.
- Small mammals and deer help to support tick populations and move them around.
- Horses with access to scrubby overgrowth or along woods or tree lines are very likely to pick up ticks.
- Habitat management is the best way to manage tick-infested pastures and grazing areas. Mow and remove brush as practical to eliminate the protection ticks need to survive while they aren't on hosts.
- In severe cases, you might need to apply an insecticide spray to pasture margins along wooded or overgrowth areas to knock back tick numbers.
- Wipe-on and spray-on products containing cypermethrin or permethrin can provide several hours of protection during rides in infested areas.
- Check horses regularly for ticks during your ride and thoroughly when finished. Ticks tend to move upward and find places to attach where the hair coat is thin. Chest and areas where fore and hind legs join the body are common attachment sites.
- Use tweezers to hold the tick as close to the skin as possible and remove it with a steady straight pull.
Ticks are tough opponents, but horses can be protected and pasture infestations can be reduced with time and focused attention.
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The "Unintentional" Birthday Present
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When I was a little girl, I fell in love with the Arabian Horse and the beautiful art and sport of Dressage. My first show horse, a Half-Arabian named Aire Jordan+//, and I learned Dressage together and "climbed the ladder" all the way to Grand Prix. Together we earned several National and Regional titles, as well as my United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Bronze and Silver Medals and 3/4 of my Gold.
This passion, dedication and determination paved the way for my career as a Dressage trainer and instructor. At 20-years-old came the birth of Cara Blanchard Training, Inc., and it was then that I vowed never to fall in love with a client's horse.
Less than two years later, in January 2007, I got the phone call to train a 4 1/2-year-old Arabian stallion, SoHos Southwind++/ ("Steele"). It was love at first sight...and I fell hard...(so hard that the following year I bred my mare to him.) He was like a fairy tale - the Arabian I'd dreamed of my entire life and one of the most gorgeous horses I'd ever seen. Over the five years that he was a client horse, I did my best to keep him at arm's distance; having his son was a blessing enough.
My birthday marks the anniversary of the phone call that changed my life forever.
The familiar voice on the other end asked, "Do you have any interest in Steele?" I hesitantly said, "Yes, I always have interest in Steele...what do you mean?" "Well, he loves you. And you love him. We all know that. and we want him to be yours."
And so he was, unintentionally, a birthday gift.
One hundred days later was the worst day of my life. My heart horse, Jordan, left this earth and a giant hole in my heart. Losing the horse that you grew up with and is the foundation of everything that has made you who you are is like losing a spouse; you never get over it. You experience, slowly, all of the stages of grief. Overwhelming sadness being the hardest struggle of them all.
Steele saved me. He was my motivation to get through the worst days, to get through every day. He was my reason to get out of bed every morning and ride. There are always goals to be accomplished, including the 1/4 left of my Gold Medal that Jordan left behind for us to earn. That is the fire pushing Steele and I to work hard together - to be stronger, wiser and the best team we can be to achieve our many goals. Steele's showed me that he loves me just as Jordan did. He's happy to work and loves the one-on-one time that we spend together. We have a palpable bond. Steele has taught me how to live again, to set goals again, be proud of every small victory and cherish every knicker, every ride, every rainy day in the barn listening to my "kids" munch on hay. It's the simple things, and I'm forever grateful. He's taught me that if you're lucky enough to have a heart horse and feel the adoration of such a giant soul, you're lucky enough. But should you have more than one equine soulmate in a lifetime, you're truly beyond blessed.
Among
his many accomplishments, in 2017 Steele was USEF Horse of the Year Arabian National [and Region 12] Champion FEI Dressage Combined Levels. My fairy tale gift horse mended my broken heart and garnered a huge National Championship - a giant goal! This year, Steele will make his debut in Grand Prix and we will get that last score for our Gold...and that is just the beginning of our story!
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Thank you,
Cara
Cara Blanchard Kilbourne
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The Newest Arabian Horses for Humanity Addition - Galaxy - is Up for Auction
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Each year Bill (William) Shatner, a horseman himself, brings his entertainment friends into the horse world with this charity event. His online auction items raise thousands of dollars for the charities he has selected and brings awareness to the community of the thrill of equestrian sport.
MDP has garnered the sponsorship of
FinListics Solutions
(www.finlistics.com), an Atlanta-based sales company, to engage the talents of Jaime Tovar, an artist out of Ft. Worth, Texas, to paint a statue with a Star Trek theme. The horse will be autographed by Mr. Shatner and will be available in the online auction to all the “Trekkies” out there! The horse, appropriately named “Galaxy”, will be highlighted by Mr. Shatner and is expected to be a high seller at his June 2 event.
Thanks to Trevor Miller for facilitating the introduction to Mr. Shatner and making this possible. Trevor will be at the event with an Arabian horse to carry the flag in opening ceremonies. This is a grand opportunity to showcase the Arabian horse to a new audience. AHA’s President, Nancy Harvey, will also be present to represent our breed. For anyone living near the Burbank, Calif. area, please join the party and help introduce the Arabian horse to a new crowd!
The online silent auction started April 30 and will run through June 3. To bid online, purchase an event ticket or for more information about the event, visit
www.horseshow.org
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Issue 3 in Mailboxes Now!
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Issue 3 has likely arrived in your mailbox. Be sure to read about Morgan "Danika" Overstreet, AHA's 2017 Youth of the Year, see all the feel-good stories in Jibba Jabber and Focus Life. You can get tips on riding Working Western with Jeffrey Wilms, learn about the Spanish Arabian, find out how you can get involved with horses without owning one, get tips on marketing your Discovery Farm, and more. Enjoy!
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