Upcoming Cowboy Christmas

MONROE, NORTH CAROLINA – The US Equine Rescue League (USERL) is planning a Cowboy Christmas event to be held Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Wild West Town at Southern Breezes, 4126 Medlin Road, Monroe, NC 28112. There will be horse drawn wagon rides, an opportunity to meet some of the rescue horses, a petting zoo, and plenty of shopping for the cowboys and cowgirls on your Christmas list. The USERL will be selling hot chocolate, hot mulled cider and baked goods to keep everyone warm.

The proceeds from this event will benefit horses rescued from abuse and neglect in the Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina. The USERL is also looking for vendors to sell their wares that day. If you are interested in participating in the Cowboy Christmas, contact Deb Carl 704-531-4877 or dbcarl@bellsouth.net. For more information, visit www.userlcpnc.org.

S.H.O.E. FARRIER & HORSEOWNER 19th ANNUAL FALL CLINIC

S.H.O.E. FARRIER & HORSEOWNER 19th ANNUAL FALL CLINIC
Date: 10/31/09 Time: 9:00 AM
Where: New Salem Stables 7225 Hwy. 205 Marshville, NC 28103
Located in New Salem
**FREE ATTENDANCE! BRING A FRIEND**
Featuring:
Brock Griffith, 2008 NC Equine Extravaganza Trainer’s Challenge Winner & 2009 Extreme Mustang Makeover Competitor

http://www.brockgriffithhorsemanship.com

(USERL HORSE MAIZE WILL BE A DEMO HORSE FOR BROCK!!!!)

Farrier Demonstrations - watch while they make items to be auctioned at noon!
Veterinary Speakers, Nutrition Clinics, Drill Team Demos!
Mary Cody – Buggy-n-On Driving Demo & Clinic
Dressage with Jennifer Holder, Third Charm Training Center
Huge Tack Sale – Sell / Swap your unwanted tack!

For the Kids
Louie Rodrigues and the 1864 US Cavalry Halloween Costume Contest

Equine Vendors, Clubs and Rescue Leagues

Auction & Raffle & much more……………….Concessions to Benefit USERL

Check website for updates, For Map, Web links and other info go to: http://www.newsalem.biz
Patty Reed – 704-292-0302 Email patty@newsalem.biz
Jennifer Holder – 704-668-3270
Paula Hafermalz – 704-385-9441 Email – wrph@windstream.net

The annual parade of breeds - bigger and better!!!!!
PLEASE be sure to come out and invite all of your friends and neighbors!!!!!!

We have what is shaping up to be a REALLY good silent auction - hopefully that will be a big fund raiser this year!

Center City Carriages will be giving horse drawn carriage rides around Chetola Farms.
Richard Stone and Thor will be giving rides in the fore kart.
We have a volunteer with a 14 passenger van that has offered to be a shuttle from parking - since last year people were parking up to a mile away!
James River Equipment will be there with tractors and ATVs.

Spiro's Hilltop will be there providing a really good lunch!

Professional Photographer, Ray Olszewski will be there taking photos of the horses - if you want your photo with a horse be sure to let him know!

Purina will be giving a Horse Owner Workshop talk at 1:00 p.m. and a special talk on taking care of older horses at 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Robbie Whaley will be there with his horse scales
Equimapping will be giving a demo at 1:30 p.m. and they will be available to do a scan for $25 or a complete work up with your tack for $75

LOTs of FREEBIES have been donated by many of the breed associations!!!!

The Parade of Breeds starts at 3:00 sharp!

Come early to wander through the barns, meet the horses and their owners, learn more about some of the breeds.
If you are new to horses, this is a good opportunity to ask questions about what you need to do when you own a horse!
There will be some really rare breeds there - the Akhal Tekes (Russian Horses), Norwegian Fjords, Fresians, Minis, and Andalusians to name a few!

The best part is there will be lots of USERL rescue horses there - some adopted and many AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!

See you there!
Sunday - October 25, 2009
12 noon - 5 p.m.
Parade of Breeds starts at 3:00 p.m. Sharp!
Chetola Farms (www.chetolafarms.com)
1602 Starnes Cemetery Rd.
Monroe, NC 28112
Farm phone: 704-764-8077 or cell 704-221-4566.
FREE with a suggested donation to the US Equine Rescue League (www.userl.org)

Parade of Breeds Horse Exhibition Sunday October 25, 2009 noon till 6 p.m.

The Parade of Breeds horse exhibition is an opportunity for the public to come out and see horses up close. Come early to pick your favorite breed of horse. Visitors can talk to the horse owners and learn more about the horses and find out what is involved in owning a horse. The parade will start at 3:00 p.m. sharp and all of the horses you meet will show off in front of the crowd in the covered arena with bleacher seating. You will see examples of what the horses are used for and learn interesting facts!

This is a rare opportunity to meet exotic breeds like the Akhal Teke, an extremely rare breed of horse from Russia. The Norwegian Fjord is another rare breed that you will get to meet. Also meet and visit with the beautiful Arabians, the showy Saddlebreds, the all American Quarter Horse, the adorable miniature horses, and the Paso Fino’s of our host farm; Chetola Farms will be showcased. Chetola has many National and World Champions raised and trained at Chetola Farms.

Admission to the Parade of Breeds is FREE with a suggested donation to the US Equine Rescue League (USERL). Meet some of the USERL rescue horses that have been restored to health and are looking for a forever home. You will also have a chance to meet some of the adopted rescue horses that have benefited directly from donations made to the USERL.

Concessions will be available from Spiro’s Hilltop. USERL merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day. There will be a big silent auction with many items for the horsey folks and the non-horsey folks. Eric Shupe, Purina Horse Nutrition Expert will be giving a presentation at 1:00 p.m. and another specifically geared toward taking care of your older horses at 2:00 p.m. There will be some tack and tractor vendors on hand.

Horse drawn carriage rides and a van shuttle will be available from the parking lot. Come enjoy the day, visit one of the finest equine facilities in Union County, meet some world class horses and trainers, visit some rescue horses and enjoy the day!

The Parade of Breeds will be at Chetola Farms, 1602 Starnes Cemetery Rd.; Monroe, NC 28112 on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from noon until 5:00 p.m. The parade will be begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.carolinahorseandhound.com/POB or contact Deb Carl at dbcarl@carolina.rr.com or 704-563-2310.

Belk Charity Day

WANT TO GET A JUMP START ON YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, GET KILLER DEALS AT BELK, AND MAKE A CHARITABLE DONATION TO THE US EQUINE RESCUE LEAGUE THAT DOESN'T COST YOU ANYTHING? Then get your pass to the Private Belk Charity Day Sale on Saturday, November 7 from 6:00 to 10:00am!

Each ticket entitles the holder entry into the Private Charity Sale Event on Saturday, November 7 from 6:00am to 10:00am. (You can't come into the store without a ticket! They cost $5.00 each which goes straight to the US Equine Rescue League, but entitles you to $5.00 off your purchase.

IT COSTS YOU NOTHING TO SUPPORT THE USERL!

Once you are in the sale you get anywhere from 20% to 50% off throughout the store including additional savings on the red dot clearance items as well as rarely discounted merchandise. (For example, Coach handbags and cosmetics were on sale which NEVER happens at any department store.)

Finally, the ticket makes you eligible to enter the raffle for the $1000 Belk Shopping Spree.

Again, the tickets are $5.00 and the USERL gets all of the money! In this economy, you can't beat this sale! AND . . They can be used at ANY Belk department store!

Please email or call Hope Lee to get your tickets at 704-998-7540 or susanhopelee@yahoo.com.

Thanks so much for your help and support!

Hope Lee
US Equine Rescue League Volunteer
704-998-7540
susanhopelee@yahoo.com