ATHENS CHAPTER OF OHC
NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2010
Note from Secretary
Welcome to the New Year. Even though it’s not very pleasant out right now, or look much like riding weather, we’re definitely looking forward to a fun-filled 2010. Our 2010 promises to bring us fun and excitement, and our new officers are enthusiastic to help generate as much of both as possible. The new crew had a dinner meeting the other night, basically to familiarize Pres. Peggy with the new job, as she really wasn’t sure what she’d gotten herself into, other than accidentally setting her eye on fire with some inadvertently placed bean dip.
We all seem to be in agreement that trail riding and camaraderie, (and food,) are our priorities, getting out to ride and meet with old, and new, friends along the way. Discussion of moneymakers, rides during week, speakers were mentioned. There seemed to be some confusion as to when and how the ‘ 10 officers were to take over, and we’ll be addressing some items at the meeting on the 16th, such as looking at the committees the out-going officers installed and some other internal concerns.
We’ll be looking forward to seeing lots of you at the meeting, and on the trail. Hopefully this will turn out to be a fun year for us all.
Happy trails, Marvin
2010 – 2011 Athens County Chapter of OHC Officers
President – Peggy Sisson - sisson@frognet.net
V.Pres. – Neal Dicken – nealdicken@hotmail.com
Secretary – Marvin Marty – mrvnmarty@yahoo.com
Treasurer – Jackie Fokes - jfokes@hotmail.com
January 2010 Info
Well, here we are again. Our schedule puts us ready for another meeting on Feb. 6th, at the home of Marilyn Wentworth, at 3:00pm. This will be a potluck, (oh boy,oh boy,) and as usual we’ll be voting on our favorite dish, so you may want to break out that recipe you’ve been saving for a special occasion.
Our Jan. meeting was well-attended, with about 25 members having dinner and fun. The committee slate was streamlined down to 8 committees for the year. The trail schedule, Peggy S., Bonnie Lackey, Diane Potter, is being worked on, with lots of suggestions made for places we’d like to ride, and it should be a fun season of riding. They will be planning rides not only on the weekends but also during the week. Among other topics discussed was the possibility of doing a couple “money makers,” one being a Hunter Pace and also a “Police Training” course, if we can find a suitable location and time.
A tip of the hat for a job well done goes to our new president, Peggy Sisson. Peggy was a little nervous since this was a new experience for her, but there was no need to worry, as she did a fine job of conducting her first meeting.
Our guest speaker was Pam Jeffers who explained about her “Natural Freedom” equine learning and therapy business, which gets one to look at interpersonal relationships by observing and learning form the dynamics of the horse and herd. Pam was also the winner in our split-the-pot drawing, so she had a very profitable evening all around. Look for an article on Pam and Robert in the Feb. issue of Guideposts magazine.
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Pres. Peggy Sisson sisson@frognet.net
VPres. Neal Dickens
Sec. Marvin Marty mrvnmarty@yahoo.com
Tres. Jackie Fokes jfokes@hotmail.com
Website Coordinator:
Craig Matheny
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Dr. Pete Smith had a terrible logging accident on Tues Feb 2 and at the present is in Grant Hospital ICU. Pete plans on being home Sunday to covalence. If you would like to send him a card here is his home address:
14033 State Route 550 Athens Oh. 45701
Peg Elsaesser will also be home convalescing.
Feb. 5 she will be getting a “bionic” knee and should be home Monday, Feb. 8. She was due for this “new” knee along time ago but wanted to wait till riding season slowed. Peg even ordered a new green “outfit for “Fern” this year, so she plans on being in the saddle soon.
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Title: OHC Monthly Meeting
Location: Ponderosa
Description: We hope to enjoy a meal, have a short meeting and hear from Pam Jeffers, our scheduled speaker.
Start Time: 06:00pm
Date: 2010-01-14
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February 2010 Past Info
Message from our would be Feb. Hostess
Hi everybody,
I’m so sorry that the weather got in the way of our “ride and eat” club. We’ll reschedule for another time soon. The horses and alpacas think the snow is a wonderful addition to their already fuzzy fur. Curious about the alpacas? Contact me to arrange a visit anytime. Choco and Phoenix love to show off for guests!
Do any of you need wonderful alpaca gifts for Valentines’ Day? If so, I have amazing socks for $18, wacky sock monkeys (they have crazy yarn hair and a heart sewn on for Valentine’s Day!) for $37, soft as butter scarves for $60, and fancy Suri Teddy Bears for $60. I’ll deliver if necessary since we cancelled the meeting at my house and I’ve included directions to my house if you want to come here to shop. Please look at the attachment for pictures and descriptions.
Hope to see you soon…
Marilyn Wentworth
Alpacas at Phoenix Hill Farm
740-591-7669
Directions to Marilyn’s house: From Columbus, Parkersburg, Coolville, Amesville, Chauncey
Take Rt. 33 East towards Athens or Rt. 50 West towards Athens Exit at Co. Rd. 25/Stimson Avenue, (it comes up on your right immediately after you come onto Rt. 33 East from Rt. 50) Turn left at the bottom of the exit toward County Road 25 Take the first left, County Road 25, Rock Riffle Road
Go exactly one mile up the road, (it bears to the left)
Look for the yellow sign on the right with the bent arrow on it, my driveway is directly across the street. Park along the road for easy exit at night.
From Athens
Drive to the end of Court Street and turn right on Carpenter Street. It turns into Stimson Avenue after you go through the light at State Street.
Go across the Stimson Avenue bridge like you are going to get on the highway, but do not get on the highway. (Do NOT go under the bridge that goes to the highway!)
Turn right onto the little road immediately after the Hocking River and drive along the river
Turn left on the second road to the left, County Road 25, Rock Riffle Road
Go exactly 1.3 miles up the road, (it bears to the left)
Look for the yellow signs on the right with the bent arrow and SLOW on them, my driveway is directly across the street. Park along the road for easy exit at night
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Movie of the Month
Wrangler
This is an older, 1989; movie but is a nicely done for its time. The actors, action and Austrian scenery are fun. The movie had a nice story line and actually even though a romance (remember this is Valentine’s month) wasn’t gushy. You can find it at the Athens County Library.
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This was passed on by one of our members: Fwd: Emergency Help Needed for Arabs in Ohio
Please pass along – these horses need any help that can be spared.
www.Arabianrescuemission.org who is helping with this does take papal and is in need of donations for feed, vet care, etc
Article in Paper:
An Ohio woman faces multiple animal cruelty charges after county animal welfare authorities removed 31 allegedly malnourished Arabian horses from her property. Last week animal welfare authorities from the Humane Society of Ottawa County discovered 37 animals allegedly living in filth without food or water. One horse was found dead and five were euthanized at the scene. The remaining 31 horses were moved to the Sandusky County Fairgrounds stables, where another was later euthanized. The surviving animals are receiving rehabilitative care. On Monday farm operator Robin E. Vess was charged with 42 counts of second-degree misdemeanor animal cruelty. Humane Society Prosecutor Chris Marcinko said the charges pertain to 42 animals discovered alive and deceased on the property. Each count carries penalties of up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $750.
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Vet Tip of Month
Worming Schedule
Dr. A.P. Smith @ Milliron Clinic recommends:
Equines under 2 years
Jan./ 1st worming; Panacur
March/Ivermectin w/ Proziquantel
May/Strongid
July/ Iver w/ Proz.
Sept./Quest
Nov./ Iver. W/ Proz
2 years & older
Feb./ Panacur
May/ Iver. W/ Proz.
Aug./Quest
Nov./ Ivem w/ Proz
Feb/ Strongid
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March Newletter
Meeting March 11, 2010 6:00 pm Plains Library
MARCH 11, 2010
Our March meeting of the Athens County Chapter of the OHC is coming up. Look on our website www.athenscountyohc.com for more detailed information about our speaker, Kirk Underschultz and lots of other information.
Since we plan to order pizza at the pizza place next door, it would be helpful to know how many people are attending. Please rsvp jfokes@hotmail.com if you plan to come and would like to have pizza for $3.
Hope to see you there!
Jackie Fokes
Here is some information about what Kirk said he would like to talk about at our Mar mtg.
-He will talk about fitting the shoe to fit the horse and how important that is. He will describe issues and problems that may result if the shoe is too small.
-He plans to show us a new product from Happy Hoof Wear (www.happyhoofwear.com) It is a polyurethane shoe and he will have some to give away with our Split the Pot.
-Another new product he would like to show us is the Nolan Hoof Plate (www.nolanhoofplate.com) It is a plate that fits on the outside of the hoof wall for limonitic horses.
-He will discuss the aspects of becoming a journeyman and what that represents.
-Lastly he will be happy to field all questions and will have handouts from the American Farrier Assoc.
Thanks, Jackie
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Dr. Pete Smith, Legendary Vet and Friend
Though it is a beautiful, sunny morning here in Southeast Ohio, our world has lost some of its’ luster. Our dear friend and beloved veterinarian Pete Smith has passed away, succumbing to injuries he received in a logging accident in his manicured woods.
To attempt a description of Pete’s influence on the thousands of lives he touched, would be a monumental task. Whether socially or as a vet, the vitality and energy he exuded was contagious. One could always feel the love for life this man exhibited. We trusted our dearest animal friends to Pete’s expertise and received treatment to ourselves at the same time.
Having known him for almost 30 years, we had settled into the habit of always pulling the other aside, whether on dire or happy occasions, to tell the latest jokes. His smile and laugh were infectious and the sparkle in his eyes would light the room. The gifts he gave to all of us are present in the healthy critters we love, and in the friendships we hold dear. None who met him will ever forget him.
Though the void his passing creates is large, the outlook on life he let us is larger. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to all his friends. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
There has been a Facebook page created, In Support of Dr. Pete Smith, Legendary Vet and Friend, for those wishing to share their stories about Pete.
Marvin Marty
Bliss may be undisturbed by gain or loss, however, the world will be a very different place w/o the vibrant, tenacious & physical presence of
Pete Smith DVM. He passed into the realm of pure positive pain free energy w/ family @ his bedside 5:25 p.m. today, Feb. 22.
Memorial service will be
May 22, 2010. @ Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd.
Jessica Smith Fox and Family
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