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Phantom Stallion E-Newsletter November 2008

Welcome

Fall is well on its way into winter and Thanksgiving is almost here! Northern Nevada saw its first snowfall in October and it will only get colder and snowier from now on!

As the weather continues to grow colder, some people tend to spend less time with their horses. Remember that your horse needs attention year-round, so throw on a coat and some mittens and be sure to care for your horse! They can develop hoof problems from standing in water, or respiratory problems from stagnant, dusty air. Although cold drafts may seem uncomfortable to us hairless humans, it is necessary for horses to receive fresh air.

If you ride in the winter, be sure to spend about twice as long cooling your horse down because their self-cooling sweat can cool of extremely quickly and result in a very cold horse! Be sure to put a thin blanket or sheet on after cool-down as well.

Although many horses' coats are long and thick enough to keep them warm during winter months, some horses in fact should be blanketed in certain circumstances. For instance, if your horse's hair has been clipped, its hair is not as insulating and could suffer from chills much more easily. Some older horses or horses that are accustomed to a warmer climate require blankets during a harsh winter as well.

Although your horse can't tell you when it's cold, there are some telltale signs that it needs a blanket. Horses shiver just like people. Their noses run and they even catch the flu. Likewise, if a horse is sweating under its blanket, replace it with a thinner sheet or remove it altogether until he cools off.

If you aren't a horse-owner, this might be a good time to check out horse-sitting jobs or volunteer opportunities. Some owners don't look forward to caring for their horses in bad weather or just don't have the time. But their equine friends will be extra appreciative of the attention!

For more information on caring for your horse in the winter, check out equisearch.com.

Check out Terri's Photo Album to see what she's been up to!

Don't forget, you can send you friends an e-postcard of your favorite Phantom Stallion book.

Happy trails!

This just in . . .

Dear Readers,

According to my email, lots of you are wondering why you can't find another WILD HORSE ISLAND title after GALLOPING GOLD, book 11.

Here's what's up:

For business reasons, GALLOPING GOLD will be the last WILD HORSE ISLAND book.

Those of you who've just started reading my books, never fear! There are 35 of them, so you have lots of reading ahead of you! To you great long-time readers who've ridden along with Sam & Darby & me -- THANK YOU! I promise to keep writing my newsletter, blog and Sam's blog! And, since my writing is heading off in an exciting new direction, I also promise to keep you posted on where I'll pop up next!

I'd still love to do a Special Edition to the original PHANTOM STALLION series. If you'd like to share ideas about that possibility, HarperCollins has a comment area on its website, here: http://harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Home/ContactUs.aspx?TCId=100

In more important news, BLM is having a big meeting about the West's wild horses and the "solution" of slaughtering mustangs to balance their budget. The meeting will be held in Reno, Nevada, near my home, in mid-November. I'm going to apply to speak and I'd love to be your voice (and the voice of your teachers, parents and friends). I'll be accepting letters on what wild horses mean to America on my blog and via email beginning Nov. 5th.

No matter which direction my career turns, I'll never stop fighting for the horses.

Love,
Terri

Just Terri and the Real Phantom

Sam's blog

Wow, I wonder if it's really true. I just read something about the Dosanko horse of Japan that sounds like fantasy. Here's how it happened...

Where is Terri Farley?

November
When: Saturday November 8
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What: Nevada Women's History Project, Author Event
Writers Roundtable and Book signing
Saturday 10:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Where: Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino
2707 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

When: Saturday, November 29
What: Nevada Humane Society Benefit
Where: Sundance Bookstore
1155 West Fourth St. Suite 106
Reno, NV 89506

December
What: Book Signing
When: Friday, December 19
Time: TBD
Where: Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Did you know?

Horses naturally keep themselves warm, even in sub-zero temperatures. Although some horses need their humans to take extra care to keep them warm, depending on the climate and their living conditions. But most horses have a "winter coat" that starts to thicken between August and October, depending on where you live. Horses also keep their bodies warm internally through digestion. It is good to keep a small supply of food nearby so they can eat a little all day. The constant digestion naturally warms up their bodies.

This horse fact was discovered on equisearch.com

Buy Phantom Stallion

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 November 2008 Welcome Fall is well on its way into winter and Thanksgiving is almost here! Northern Nevada saw its first snowfall in October and it will only get colder and snowier from now on! As the weather continues to grow colder, some people tend to spend less time with their horses. Remember that your horse needs attention year-round, so throw on a coat and some mittens and be sure to care for your horse! They can develop hoof problems from standing in water, or respiratory problems from stagnant, dusty air. Although cold drafts may seem uncomfortable to us hairless humans, it is necessary for horses to receive fresh air. If you ride in the winter, be sure to spend about twice as long cooling your horse down because their self-cooling sweat can cool of extremely quickly and result in a very cold horse! Be sure to put a thin blanket or sheet on after cool-down as well. Although many horses' coats are long and thick enough to keep them warm during winter months, some horses in fact should be blanketed in certain circumstances. For instance, if your horse's hair has been clipped, its hair is not as insulating and could suffer from chills much more easily. Some older horses or horses that are accustomed to a warmer climate require blankets during a harsh winter as well. Although your horse can't tell you when it's cold, there are some telltale signs that it needs a blanket. Horses shiver just like people. Their noses run and they even catch the flu. Likewise, if a horse is sweating under its blanket, replace it with a thinner sheet or remove it altogether until he cools off. If you aren't a horse-owner, this might be a good time to check out horse-sitting jobs or volunteer opportunities. Some owners don't look forward to caring for their horses in bad weather or just don't have the time. But their equine friends will be extra appreciative of the attention! For more information on caring for your horse in the winter, check out equisearch.com. Check out Terri's Photo Album to see what she's been up to! Don't forget, you can send you friends an e-postcard of your favorite Phantom Stallion book. Happy trails! This just in . . . Dear Readers, According to my email, lots of you are wondering why you can't find another WILD HORSE ISLAND title after GALLOPING GOLD, book 11. Here's what's up: For business reasons, GALLOPING GOLD will be the last WILD HORSE ISLAND book. Those of you who've just started reading my books, never fear! There are 35 of them, so you have lots of reading ahead of you! To you great long-time readers who've ridden along with Sam & Darby & me -- THANK YOU! I promise to keep writing my newsletter, blog and Sam's blog! And, since my writing is heading off in an exciting new direction, I also promise to keep you posted on where I'll pop up next! I'd still love to do a Special Edition to the original PHANTOM STALLION series. If you'd like to share ideas about that possibility, HarperCollins has a comment area on its website, here: http://harpercollinschildrens.com/HarperChildrens/Home/ContactUs.aspx?TCId=100 In more important news, BLM is having a big meeting about the West's wild horses and the "solution" of slaughtering mustangs to balance their budget. The meeting will be held in Reno, Nevada, near my home, in mid-November. I'm going to apply to speak and I'd love to be your voice (and the voice of your teachers, parents and friends). I'll be accepting letters on what wild horses mean to America on my blog and via email beginning Nov. 5th. No matter which direction my career turns, I'll never stop fighting for the horses. Love, Terri Just Terri and the Real Phantom Sam's blog Wow, I wonder if it's really true. I just read something about the Dosanko horse of Japan that sounds like fantasy. Here's how it happened... read more Where is Terri Farley? November When: Saturday November 8 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: Nevada Women's History Project, Author Event Writers Roundtable and Book signing Saturday 10:00 to 3:00 P.M. Where: Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino 2707 S. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502 When: Saturday, November 29 What: Nevada Humane Society Benefit Where: Sundance Bookstore 1155 West Fourth St. Suite 106 Reno, NV 89506 December What: Book Signing When: Friday, December 19 Time: TBD Where: Reno-Tahoe International Airport Did you know? Horses naturally keep themselves warm, even in sub-zero temperatures. Although some horses need their humans to take extra care to keep them warm, depending on the climate and their living conditions. But most horses have a "winter coat" that starts to thicken between August and October, depending on where you live. Horses also keep their bodies warm internally through digestion. It is good to keep a small supply of food nearby so they can eat a little all day. The constant digestion naturally warms up their bodies. This horse fact was discovered on equisearch.com Buy Phantom Stallion Phantom Stallion books are available at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and Indiebound.org