The Phantom Stallion

Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter May 2009

In the U.S., May is the last month before summer and it can be hard to juggle everything you have to do with everything you want to do!

It's fun to ride horses that are frisky after the winter months, but it demands focus. Trotting alongside your best friend while you talk and sniff the wild flowers is fun, but don't let your attention wander. Your mount may be itching to kick up his heels with high spirits. So, snap the chin strap on your helmet and pay attention.

May is also the last full month of school for many students and letting your studies get the best of you is just as dangerous as letting a horse take the bit, lower her head and have a little buck.

One way to get everything done is before the lazy days of summer is to make a list of your deadlines. Make two copies and post one in your room and the other on the kitchen bulletin board or refrigerator. That way, if you're waiting out spring showers to put some miles on your horse, but you have an endurance ride coming up, you'll be reminded to get to work - mud or no mud. The same thing goes for school projects. Don't wait for a studious mood to strike you! If you start early, a computer crash will be an inconvenience, not a disaster.

Some organized horse kids code their deadlines so they know if preparation for an event - a final test in spelling or tack repair, for example -- can be done at night as well as during the day.

Even more important for all-around happiness is how much the events mean to your family.

Speaking of family, April showers not only bring May flowers, they announce the approach of Mother's Day! And, since wild horses can't live on May flowers alone, Terri has a super announcement! See the DID YOU KNOW? section of this newsletter below to see how you can make your mother (or anyone else, include yourself!) happy and help wild horses at the same time!

This just in . . .

Greener Pastures Ahead for Rescued Nebraska Horses

More than 210 wild horses rescued last week from the 3-Strikes Ranch are gaining strength and putting on weight at their temporary home at the Bridgeport Fairgrounds. Necropsy results are back for several of the horses found dead on the Alliance, Neb. property.

The necropsy results demonstrated significant fat and muscle atrophy, especially around the heart. This type of atrophy is consistent with starvation. The deceased horses also suffered from extreme parasitic infestation. Local veterinarians who delivered the results stated that pathology reports show no poisons in the horses' systems.

"These animals are alleged to have been subjected to long periods of neglect and starvation, but they are extremely resilient. We expect all of the rescued horses to recover," said Scotlund Haisley, senior director of Emergency Services for The Humane Society of the United States. "At this point we are reaching out to wild horse sanctuaries and private individuals equipped to house and humanely care for wild mustangs in order to place these animals."

Any person or organization qualified to adopt wild horses who may be interested in taking in one of these animals should contact Hillary Wood of Front Range Equine Rescue at 719-481-1490.

Watch the video.

Sam's blog

Running with Jake is almost never as fun as it was today. Usually, he jogs backward, talking to me, grinning when I'm too winded to answer.

Where is Terri Farley?

May 1 -- High Desert Montessori School author visit --12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
2590 Orovada Street
Reno, Nevada

May 17 -- Parelli Horsemanship Celebration with the Humane Society of the U.S. - noon
Youngest participant receives a full set of autographed PHANTOM STALLION books
Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
Reno Nevada

May 29 -- Silver Springs Elementary School
Kids and Mustangs school visit
3900 W Spruce Ave
Silver Springs, NV

June 6 --Grassroots Bookstore GRAND OPENING signing - 10:30
4890 Aircenter Circle #203
Reno, Nevada

June 13 Horse Expo
Young Rider Pavilion (time to come)
www.horsexpo.com
7183 Highway 49
Coloma, CA 95613

June 19 - 27 RENO RODEO booksignings -- (time to come)
Livestock Events Center
Reno, Nevada

Did you know?

Terri Farley has been named COWGIRL OF THE MONTH by Cowgirl Chocolates!

For the month of May for each order that comes in Cowgirl Chocolates will include an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Terri Farley's Phantom Stallion #1, THE WILD ONE and donate 20% of every internet order to go to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, CA, home of the REAL Phantom Stallion. Order here: http://cowgirlchocolates.com/

Order online during May and your order will be shipped free and Marilyn, the head cowgirl, will donate 20% of your order to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California - home of the REAL Phantom Stallion!

Buy Phantom Stallion

Terri's books are available as ebooks!

Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org


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	Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter May 2009 In the U.S., May is the last month before summer and it can be hard to juggle everything you have to do with everything you want to do! It's fun to ride horses that are frisky after the winter months, but it demands focus. Trotting alongside your best friend while you talk and sniff the wild flowers is fun, but don't let your attention wander. Your mount may be itching to kick up his heels with high spirits. So, snap the chin strap on your helmet and pay attention. May is also the last full month of school for many students and letting your studies get the best of you is just as dangerous as letting a horse take the bit, lower her head and have a little buck. One way to get everything done is before the lazy days of summer is to make a list of your deadlines. Make two copies and post one in your room and the other on the kitchen bulletin board or refrigerator. That way, if you're waiting out spring showers to put some miles on your horse, but you have an endurance ride coming up, you'll be reminded to get to work - mud or no mud. The same thing goes for school projects. Don't wait for a studious mood to strike you! If you start early, a computer crash will be an inconvenience, not a disaster. Some organized horse kids code their deadlines so they know if preparation for an event - a final test in spelling or tack repair, for example -- can be done at night as well as during the day. Even more important for all-around happiness is how much the events mean to your family. Speaking of family, April showers not only bring May flowers, they announce the approach of Mother's Day! And, since wild horses can't live on May flowers alone, Terri has a super announcement! See the DID YOU KNOW? section of this newsletter below to see how you can make your mother (or anyone else, include yourself!) happy and help wild horses at the same time! This just in . . . Greener Pastures Ahead for Rescued Nebraska Horses More than 210 wild horses rescued last week from the 3-Strikes Ranch are gaining strength and putting on weight at their temporary home at the Bridgeport Fairgrounds. Necropsy results are back for several of the horses found dead on the Alliance, Neb. property. The necropsy results demonstrated significant fat and muscle atrophy, especially around the heart. This type of atrophy is consistent with starvation. The deceased horses also suffered from extreme parasitic infestation. Local veterinarians who delivered the results stated that pathology reports show no poisons in the horses' systems. "These animals are alleged to have been subjected to long periods of neglect and starvation, but they are extremely resilient. We expect all of the rescued horses to recover," said Scotlund Haisley, senior director of Emergency Services for The Humane Society of the United States. "At this point we are reaching out to wild horse sanctuaries and private individuals equipped to house and humanely care for wild mustangs in order to place these animals." Any person or organization qualified to adopt wild horses who may be interested in taking in one of these animals should contact Hillary Wood of Front Range Equine Rescue at 719-481-1490. Watch the video. Sam's blog Running with Jake is almost never as fun as it was today. Usually, he jogs backward, talking to me, grinning when I'm too winded to answer. read more Where is Terri Farley? May 1 -- High Desert Montessori School author visit --12:00 - 3:00 p.m. 2590 Orovada Street Reno, Nevada May 17 -- Parelli Horsemanship Celebration with the Humane Society of the U.S. - noon Youngest participant receives a full set of autographed PHANTOM STALLION books Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center Reno Nevada May 29 -- Silver Springs Elementary School Kids and Mustangs school visit 3900 W Spruce Ave Silver Springs, NV June 6 --Grassroots Bookstore GRAND OPENING signing - 10:30 4890 Aircenter Circle #203 Reno, Nevada June 13 Horse Expo Young Rider Pavilion (time to come) www.horsexpo.com 7183 Highway 49 Coloma, CA 95613 June 19 - 27 RENO RODEO booksignings -- (time to come) Livestock Events Center Reno, Nevada Did you know? Terri Farley has been named COWGIRL OF THE MONTH by Cowgirl Chocolates! For the month of May for each order that comes in Cowgirl Chocolates will include an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Terri Farley's Phantom Stallion #1, THE WILD ONE and donate 20% of every internet order to go to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, CA, home of the REAL Phantom Stallion. Order here: http://cowgirlchocolates.com/ Order online during May and your order will be shipped free and Marilyn, the head cowgirl, will donate 20% of your order to the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, California - home of the REAL Phantom Stallion! Buy Phantom Stallion Terri's books are available as ebooks! Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org