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30 SIDELINES JUNE 2011 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE I N G A T E

Catching up: Here’s another example of “there’s three sides to every story”: Mark Reid , who was erroneously accused of stealing a horse from Randy Johnson , has found the case to be dismissed. The State’s Attorney didn’t even allow it to take any of the court’s time, he simply dismissed it outright. An unfortunate misunderstanding, and the claim was a surprise to anyone who knows Mark, especially his loyal clients in Ireland, to whom he known for his honesty and generosity. Mark is looking forward to next season’s Winter Equestrian Festival and bringing a group of Irish horses and fresh faces of sponsorship to the show.

Danny and Ron’s Rescue has reached a new milestone with over 3,100 dogs fnding loving homes through their efforts in the horse community. Jennifer Alfano just

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British equine osteopath, Bruce Hewett, is much in demand and he made a swing through the US the end of April. He was visiting with Danny Warrington and we hear everyone was eager to use his services!  See www.equineosteopath.co.uk

recently found a doggie through Danny and Ron and we hear it’s living the dream life! These good-hearted men are currently supporting 44 dogs whose owners cannot afford the medical care for their pets. Thanks to your donations, their rescue is able to provide for these needs.

A big thank you to all the horse show kids that have done bake sales, boot shine at rings, and fund raisers to help save dog’s lives. It’s pretty impressive what can happen when you put your

Bridget Love Meehan was named the new Executive Director of The Washington International Horse Show

Photo by Diana De Rosa

On the Move: Eric L. Straus has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The National Horse Show Association of America Ltd. to fll out the term held by the late Gene Mische .

Mary Smith, the long time head of the Federation’s Licensed Offcials Department, has resigned and is moving back home to Minnesota with her husband to be with her kids, grand kids, and the rest of her family. She will be sorely missed, since

she keeps a treasure trove of Federation information in her brain, knows the rule book cold, and also knows where many Federation bodies are buried.