August 2022 Issue

Page 22 August 2022 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN September: Dressage at Devon preview mailed to the DAD list Up Next in East Coast Equestrian ! Two great issues! October: Maryland 5 Star Preview, distribution from racks on the grounds at one of only seven 5 stars worldwide. Plus! Bonus distribution at the 76th PA National Horse Show, theWashington International Horse Show, Princeton Show Jumping events, Swan Lake events and more! Equine Healthcare, Nutrition and Therapy feature of competitors and ticket buyers and on the show grounds. Plus! Bonus distribution at the Plantation Field International 3-Day event, the Devon Fall Classic, Ludwig's Corner Horse Show, the Real Rider Cup at Fair Hill, Princeton Show Jumping events, Swan Lake events and more! Real Estate Showcase feature Call today to reserve your space! (717) 509-9800  www.eastcoastequestrian.net FREE Print subscribers get FREE classifieds! Print subscribers get FREE non-commercial classified ads! Just email your non-commercial (events, horses/trailers/tack for sale, boarding/lessons/training etc.) classified, 35 words or less to steph@eastcoast equestrian.net. Be sure to include your name and mailing address as it appears on your subscription label. (Not a print subscriber? Sign up online at eastcoastequestrian.net .) Classifieds can run in more than one issue but must be resubmitted each month. Deadline is the 12th of the month before publication. AAEP press release The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to hors- es and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further inten- sify without action to address the diminishing number of equine veterinarians. The Commission will be led by AAEP-member volunteers with work focused in five key areas: compensation, strategies for effective emergency cover- age, veterinary practice culture, internships, and supporting the growth and development of the equine veterinary student. “The equine veterinary pro- fession is in crisis,” said AAEP President Dr. Emma Read. “In or- der to transform equine practice, we must address the pain points which are driving exceptional horse doctors away. Without change, future veterinary care for our nation’s horses will be greatly jeopardized.” According to AAEP data, approximately 1.3% of new veterinary graduates enter equine AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage practice directly each year, and another 4.5% pursue further training in equine internship positions. Within five years, however, 50% of all these veterinarians leave for small an- imal practice or quit veterinary medicine altogether. The primary reasons are burnout due to the personal demands of the profes- sion and personal struggle due to the lower starting salaries for equine practice when compared to companion animal practice. Many new veterinarians begin their career with more than $200,000 in student loan debt. While developing solutions to the five key factors affecting sustainability of equine practice, the Commission will ensure that the needs of one-and two-doctor practices are carefully consid- ered. Approximately 50% of AAEP members operate practic- es of this size. Outreach to horse owners and equine industry partners will create expanded awareness and yield additional perspective. “Every person in the profession has a role to play in its transformation,” added Dr. Read. “This is one of the largest initiatives ever undertaken by the AAEP and we look forward to collaborating with equine veteri- narians and those who help sup- port them in all facets of practice to change the numbers.” EVENTS FARMS MISC. Oak Ridge Stables welcomes Carolyn Fitzpatrick the author of Equusology to look into bonding with our horses October 1st and 2nd. Please contact Aurian LaMendola for more information at (717) 654-4703. Join the Wilmington Hobby Horse Club! We’re a fun-loving group that mimics the movements of horseback riding. jumping and dressage with stick horses! All ages welcome! Follow us on Instagram WHHCDE and Facebook. ?s WHHCDE@GMAIL.COM Enjoy some fall theme fun at Oak Ridge Stables with some friendly competition and challenge your horse with our Equine Cones, Hazards, and Obstacles event. Contact Aurian LaMendola 717-654-4703 for more information. September 17 ...SADDLIN' UP for BREAST CANCER trail ride, lunch, and All Pinked Out Parade & Contest. raffles include 1 week Ocean City Condo, $100 Maryland Scratch Offs, Wheelbarrow of Cheer ... camping available. jacquiecowan@comcast.net or https://www.tuckahoeequestrian center.com/events August 13- Making Strides Hunter Jumper Show, Breezy Run Farm, Church Hill, MD, www.breezyrunfarm.com , FB: MakingStridesShowSeries, 410-570-4742. TRAINING: Westfield Farm LLC, Tailored for horse and owner. ALL Breeds and disciplines. We will make your trail horse safe or a winning show horse. More info at Westfieldfarmllc.com or CALL 717-432-2828. We get results. HORSES WANTED: safe, sound, 14.2-15.1 gelding for trail riding, Working Equitation, good conformation a must, for petite mature lady, Friendly for husband & child to ride occasionally… must be safe, great barn and care, home for life. 610-960-5030 or Whoacake@hotmail.com For sale: 6 yo 36” mini pony, brown and white paint gelding broke to ride and drive. 3 yo paint grey/white gelding 36” mini pony, broke to ride and drive. Call for pricing. 724-562-8677 Omega Horse Rescue located in Airville, PA has a variety of horses and ponies ready for their forever homes! Please visit our website to see pictures, videos and how you can help! www.omegahorserescue.com Better than right off the track! The PTHA's Turning for Home, Inc. always has OTTBs that are properly rehabbed, retrained and ready for their new carteers. Find your next horse at www.turningforhome.org or call 215-808-7562. Three 4-FOOTALUMINUM GATES with mesh wire, powder-coated brown. Includes slam latches. Hardware included. Perfect for paddocks, pastures, barns, animal pens. Excellent condition. $125 each; all three for $365. 717-269- 5151, michelles352@gmail.com. Beautifully tooled 15.5" CIRCLE Y WESTERN EQUITATION SHOW SADDLE. Basket weave/floral tool- ing; flashy two-tone silver. Regular tree. Circle Y's Certificate of Authen- tication. Excellent shape. $995.00. Shipping at buyer's expense; local pickup Lebanon County. 717-269- 5151, michelles352@gmail.com. Mini pony cart, harness and soft saddle will sell together or separate. Dr.’s buggy for horse to pull, excel- lent condition, garage kept. Please call for pricing. 724-562-8677 Carriages For Sale: 1997 Mill Run Sporting Phaeton Single Horse Dressage/Cones $6,000.. 1999 Kuhnle Single Horse Marathon Carriage, $5,000. Located in Ches- apeake City, MD. Unicorn6855@ yahoo.com , 410-755-6855. For rent: House with small pasture for horse in northern Berks County. 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, secluded with EZ access to interstate 78. $1,200 a month. Call 484-345- 8329 for more details. CATS: Barn homes in Bucks, Ches- ter, and Montgomery Counties, PA. are needed to give rescued strays a chance at life. Cats are neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated; delivered and acclimated. Fill out an application to adopt at StrayCat Blues.org or call 215-631-1851. Get FREE copies of East Coast Equestrian to distribute at your event! Email steph@eastcoastequestrian.net at least 8 weeks before your event with the name and date, and we will ship you copies to distribute to exhibitors at no charge. The news East Coast horse owners need to know