American Red Cross: Superstorm Sandy Recovery

   Thanks to an outpouring of support from the public following Superstorm Sandy, the American Red Cross blood supply is currently sufficient to meet patient needs.  In the week following Sandy, online traffic to redcrossblood.org nearly doubled, resulting in a 42 percent increase in donors scheduling online appointments to give blood.  In addition, the Red Cross saw a 40 percent increase in inbound calls from people interested in donating blood
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Metlar Introduces Innovative Neue Schule Bits in US

Metlar’s Neue Schule Bits   (November 2, 2012, Riverhead, NY) Metlar is pleased to distribute Neue Schule bits in the US beginning November 2012. In keeping with their goal to provide only the best quality equipment for horse and rider Metlar and Neue Schule promises, “inspired equine innovations” and delivers with a complete line of bits and accessories.
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Oscar

  November 8, 2012   Oscar (1011147) , a 2-year-old miniature pinscher, is the definition of a lap dog; he will crawl into your lap and cuddle – and fall asleep! – anytime. He is very good on a leash and he loves taking walks.
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SMU Wins Again

Hey Y’all. Big congratulations to the SMU Equestrian team. The Mustangs beat Fresno State 9-3! With the win, SMU Equestrian moves to 4-2 on the season.
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Dog of the Day – Atlas

Atlas is looking for his forever home. For more information or questions about him, please email his foster at judy_christiansen@yahoo.com , or go to www.bdrr.org and complete the adoption application.  
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French Cotton – Available For Adoption

Introducing 2 year old, 15.2 1/2hh Thoroughbred filly “French Cotton” who’s now available for adoption from our Marysville, Ohio facility! This young mare has really shown us what she is made of considering her first week of work was in an indoor arena during the 50 mph winds of last week’s hurricane.
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W.F. Young, Inc. Presents Donation to Two Equine Rescues as Part of Partnership with Equine Network’s A Home for Every Horse

Boulder, Colo.—The rehabilitation and rehoming process for rescued horses takes an incredible amount of time and resources. To assist with this undertaking, W.F. Young, Inc
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What a difference a ride makes!

It’s amazing how sometimes the smallest thing can totally change your perspective. With Palermo being my only horse, when he’s out of commission, I’m out of commission. I’m sure many of you can empathize with this! But a few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to ride! Really ride
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Olympic champion takes over world number one slot on Rolex Rankings

  Steve Guerdat (SUI), the new World Number One on the Rolex Rankings, competing with Nino des Buissonnets at the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier in Stuttgart (GER). © Karl Heinz Frieler/FEI Steve Guerdat (SUI), the newly-crowned Olympic champion, has taken over as World Number One on the Rolex Rankings list published today
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Nan Martin Announces New Training Course

Nan Martin of Experience-Essential-Oils.com and Lexie Using Essential Oils for People and their Animals Nan Martin of Experience Essential Oils, an internationally known intuitive, animal empath and energy healer will be presenting a groundbreaking essential oil training course for people and animals at Birchwood Farm, home of Mindful Connections in Westhampton, Massachusetts on November 17 and 18, 2012.  The training class will offer live demonstrations and hands on training on several animals including dogs, cats, horses and goats. There is still time to register for this groundbreaking aromatherapy class. Nan has extensive expertise in the use of therapeutic essential oils in humans and animals as an intuitive and equestrian professional
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