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Condolences
8/25/08		 Jeannie and Kassie Plemons
Our condolences and deepest heart felt sympathy go out to both the Ailshie and Morrison families
our prayers and thoughts are with both of these families in their time of need.  May God bless and keep them. 

 
Arrangements
08/24/08		 Nell James Morrison's arrangements.  Visitation and Funeral will be at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fayette, AL.
Visitation will be Monday(8/25/08) from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.  The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday (8/26/08).
The home address is 1754 Co. Rd. 80, Fayette, AL 35555.  The home phone is 205-932-5783.
I talked with Annette today and she told me they only found out it was serious 4 weeks ago. She was thankful that he was not
in pain when he passed away.  She said he was a Christian and she knew he was with the Lord in a better place.
 
Condolences
08/24/08		 Nell Brown Remember Annette Morrison.  James passed away yesterday. Arrangements will be posted later today.
Remember
08/22/08		 Nell Brown Please remember James and Annette Morrison in your prayers.  Jim is terminally ill.
Condolences
08/22/08		 Tim & Lanett Toler
 		 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ailshie family in this time of loss.  May God give them peace and strength
Birth Announcement
08/22/08		 Dian
Crawford&
Carolyn Blaylock
 		 I’ve got some great news!  Emily’s baby was born yesterday!  Daegan Paige McWilliams weighed 5.13 lbs and was 18 ½ inches long. 
She was 5 weeks early but she and her Mom are doing great.  I am so relieved to have them both safe and sound.
Daegan is the granddaughter of Dian Crawford and the great-niece of Carolyn & Leslie Blaylock. 
Ailshie Family
08/22/08
 		 Nicole Please remember the Ailshie family in the death of Kenny on Friday.  Our prayers are with them.
Box Seats
Walking Celebration
08/17/08		 Joy Smith
The box is H-19;   It's on the East side, below the new boxes that they added a couple of years ago.  High enough to see good
(without binoculars or anything) and far enough away that you don't get dirt flung on you.  It is near the TWHBEA box
The way it is situated - you don't have anyone walking directly in front of you or to either side of you. $132.00 each.$264.00 for the 2 tickets.
If you are interested please e-mail.me @   JSmith@dchlaw.com
 
Condolences
08/14/08		 Tim and Lanette Toler
 		 We would like to send our condolences to Donna Shelton and her Family on their loss.  We will keep them in our prayers.
3 Broodmares
8/14/08		 Gene Ditty
I have three of Mr. Ditty's RH broodmares that he "wants/needs" to retire.   
Miss Artistic, 984278
Sally Mae, 1002970
Easy Made, 993973
 contact: gditty@wfeca.net
Condolences
08/14/08		 Tina Wright
Donna Shelton's mom passed away last night, August 13. Please remember her family in your prayers. Mrs. Annie loved the horses. 
 
Jamie Ailshie
07/29/08		 Nell Brown Remember Jamie Ailshie as she recuperates from eye surgery on 7/28.  She is doing fine.  She will have surgery in the right eye in two weeks.
Barry Troxtel
0729/08		 Nicole
Please keep Barry Troxtel of Bronston Ky. in your prayers. He has been recovering at the University Of Kentucky Hospital
for the last month. We wish him a speedy recovery.
 
Windjammer SP
07/24/08		 Cheryl Jones Sandy Preston lost her beloved Windjammer SP last week.  'Jammer' was a grand 38 years old!  We at Tyler Mountain Stables miss him already. Please keep Sandy in your thoughts and prayers, this has been a very difficult time for her
 
Article
0722/08		 Adrian
Condolences
07/20/08
 		 Nicole Barb Easley of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away Friday July 18th. Please keep her devoted husband Bill in your prayers.
Paynic Funeral Home in East Alton Illinois will be holding funeral services for Barb Easley. Wednesday July 23rd from 4-8 will
be the visitation. Thursday at 10 am will be the funeral at Paynic with burial following in Salem, Illinois. 

Bill's address: Bill Easley - 19032 N. Tolle Ln. - Mount Vernon, Il. 62864-8511

 
RAA Newsletter
07/06/08		 Margie Smith
OK - I'm putting together the July issue newsletter - anyone with any stories or tidbits to share? If so, I need them NOW!!
Please have all stories to me by July 9th - that is this Wednesday. Thank you.
Rack Across America Trail Hour Program/ Racking Horses - margiesracking@earthlink.net
 
Speed Horse Wanted
07/02/08		 Elaine Jackson Hey do you know anybody that's selling a speed Racking Horse?   I have a guy here looking for one. He said he found one in KY
but the guy wanted $10,000 for it and that was a little much. I told him I'd put the word out that he's looking for one
and see what we could find. My cell 304-545-9607
 
Shelbyville Photographer
06/16/08		 Nicole
Here is Sid Abernathy's website, he has Shelbyville proofs ready.

 
MO State
Photos
06/10/08		 Nicole Missouri State used a great new photographer, Kim Angel. You can check out her
website for proofs
at,  http://www.w-bstables.com/photography.htm  she did a super job.
 
Update on
Kent Bunker
6/10/08
 		 Gina Bunker Kent has been moved to the cardiac floor in the hospital, and he is improving.
Kent Bunker
06/06/08		 Gina Bunker

My husband, Kent Bunker, had triple bypass heart surgery yesterday, June 5.  He is currently in the critical care unit at Baptist Health in
Little Rock, AR.  He is in stable condition.  I will keep you updated. 
 
Tick Removal
 06/04/08		 Nell Brown

A friend of mine (that lives in a wooded area) sent this to me - it works.

*Please forward to anyone with children... or hunters or dogs, or anyone who even steps outside in summer!!**

A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough to share -- And it really works!!
I had a pediatrician tells me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's sometimes difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.

Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, "It worked!"  **Please pass on. Everyone needs this helpful hint.**
 
MS State Racking Horse Championship
6/4/08		 Jamie McCoy
Mississippi State Racking Horse Championship Show. All the photos should be on the site now.
I apologize for the delay. We have had some computer problems on and off since Friday (5/30).
 
Phillip Curlee
06/03/08		  

Phillip was injured while preparing a horse for a horse show on May 17, 2008.  He was kicked directly in the face sustaining
multiple fractures of the skull and eye socket. Phillip is now home recovering and expected to recover 100%.  However, it will
be some time before he can continue working with horses again.  Please join us in helping Abby his wife along with Parker and
Corbin his sons and the rest of his family as they help Phillip make a speedy and complete recovery.
 For those of you who would like to make a donation but would be unable to attend you may do so by mailing a check
to, Leland (Mac) McDougal at 13773 Alto Rd., Lowell, AR.  72745 made out to Phillip and Abby Curlee.

 
Liberty Horse Show
05/27/08		 Larry Brown Hi Everyone - We need your help, just tonight we found out we need to find a new ringmaster.  If you know someone who can handle it,
please contact our show manager, Paul Gambill. He may reach by phone at: {work} 931-684-2632 or at {home} 931-684-0239
or email us at libertylion@libertylionsclub.org.  Shortly the final version of our class sheet will be emailed and available on our web-site: http://libertylionsclub.org.  Larry Brown, 1st V.P., Liberty Lions Club
 
Ladies'Aux. Reminder
05/22/08		 Debbie Morris Dues must be paid on or before the Shelbyville Classic to be eligible to show at the Fall Celebration. This year the Shelbyville classic
will be held once again in Decatur on June 13th and 14th. Please complete the membership form RHBAA site and either bring it to
our meeting on Friday June 13th at 9:00 A.M. or mail it to the address on the form. Remember to check the RHBAA website for
information pertaining to our organization.
 
Deadline
05/15/08		 Nicole
Hello All!  Due to my computer going crazy it will be going in the shop for the week-end, the deadline for the post
Spring/ going to Shelbyville has been moved to Monday May 19th.   Have a great day!  Nicole
 
Deadline
05/07/08		 Nicole Deadline for May Issue - May 15th.
MS State Show
05/05/08
 		 Melissa Shackleford We have changed and added some classes to the Miss. State Show. Please look at the new show sheet on the Calendar section.
Condolences
04/27/08		 Nicole
Condolences go out to Frankie & Betty Spillman on the loss of Betty's Mother on Sunday. We will post the arrangement's when
they become available.
 
Spring Issue
04/18/08		 David Turnbow

 
I received the pre-Spring Celebration issue yesterday & wanted to tell you it looked GREAT!
Attention all Trainers Barbara Johnston
ATTENTION ALL TRAINERS:  Wednesday, April 23rd the Trainers will be having a MEETING and LUNCH in the Board Room at the
RHBAA Office beginning at 11:00 A.M.  Also, remember to encourage all your customers to become an Associate Member of the
Trainer's Association by May 1st.   Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Come and bring all your new ideas for SHOW SEASON 2008.
 
Thomsen Farms
4/14/08		 Racking Source
Thomsen Farms, Dr. Rod and Jerrie Thomsen have purchased a MAJOR contender for the 2 YR Old WGC. He will be campaigned by
Keith St. John of Walnut Grove Stables. Early indications are that he will be a major force to be reckoned with come September.
Congratulations to the new owners and trainer.
 
New Divisions for Past Champions
4/13/08
 		 Racking Source Detox made an outstanding win in Juvenile last night at Cullman. Also Night Boogie had a blue ribbon debut in Show Pleasure.
Not sure if this will be permanent choices in the future but it worked well last night
 
This Issue
04/13/08		 Racking Source
We picked up the Pre-Spring Celebration issue and distributed at Cullman yesterday. Subscribers should receive theirs in 3 or 4 days.

 
Cullman
04/13/08		   Congrats to Camelot and Jamie Lawrence on their Stake win last night. Camelot made a great show, maybe one of his best ever.
Other winners were Vivian Leigh, Detox, Entourage, Ritz's Cosmo and Night Boogie. A complete result list will be posted shortly.
 
Sedra
03/31/08		 Sedra Sentinel Editor

Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening, however this email finds you! We would like to share our most current newsletter and our new web site, www.DistanceRiding.org with you!  If you are unable to compete or you want to learn more on the sport of long distance riding, gather your friends...carpool to a ride near you, volunteer or just hang out, listen and learn! Thank you for everyone's suggestions, articles and pictures...
keep 'em coming.  Caren Stauffer,SEDRA Treasurer, SENTINEL Editor, Web Site Wrangler,Driving, Membership, Publicity, Rules,
Sanctioning and Trails Committee,181 Riverwoods Dr, Chuluota, FL 32766, 407-365-5601 www.DistanceRiding.org
 
Star Wars, 2001RWC
15.2 and Under
03/25/08
 		 Jamie McCoy
2001 RWC 15.2 and under gelding and show horse supreme , "Star Wars" was humanely laid to rest, on March 25th, due to complications
from colic.  He will be missed by his family at Twin Oaks Farm and most especially Anissa Gaines who was his owner and friend for many
years.  He was 13 years old and was recently retired to just be a horse, he was loved by all who knew him for his affectionate nature and
eagerness to give all he could when the horse show music played.  He was by Jubilee's Rising Star and an Ebony's Senator mare, small
in size but big in heart, loved by many.
 
Sour Grapes
3/25/08		 Angie Etheredge
I am from the State of Mississippi and very proud to be part of the RHBAA.  But, I do not understand why a person representing this
State would not want to cooperate with the Chairman of the Judges Committee.  I believe we should all be working together to make
this Association and Breed what it was Ten, Fifteen, Twenty years ago.  I am very disappointed that our Director is not willing to
cooperate in this matter.  If Mr. Street is not willing to cooperate with the Chairman of the Judges Committee, who else is he not
cooperating with and how well are the people from Mississippi being represented?
 
Thank You
03/25/08
 
Etheredge Family
 

 

 Thank you all so much for the cards, flowers, donations, words of encouragement and most of all for your prayers. Mama always
enjoyed coming to the Spring and Fall Celebration.  Not just to visit with us, but to see all of our Racking Horse family.   
It is a great comfort to know that our Racking Horse family is always with us.  Please continue to remember our family in your prayers.
Mike & Angie Etheredge ,  Tim & Patricia Holland, Lynn & Melony Parker
HSUS Press Release
03/22/08
 		 Adrian
 
Deadline
03/18/08		 Nicole
Happy Easter Everyone! I just wanted to let you know that April 1st is the pre-Spring Celebration deadline. I hope you all
have weathered the winter well & I hope to see you soon!
 
Camelot
03/17/08		 Adrian
Rehkemper		 http://www.walkinghorsechat.com/video/2008andalusia/57.wmv
Jami McCoy
03/07/08		 Photos This year I am offering ALL PHOTOS on a CD -  the CDs only available for Farm Calls. I will still print photos individually. 
Available photo sizes are Wallet - 24x30. They are the top of line, resisting finger prints, minor spills, dust, etc. Also offering mounted
canvas prints 10x13 - 16x20.  A portion of all profits this year will be donated to Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center and the National
Parkinson Foundation.  A link to each may be found on my MySpace site. http://www.myspace.com/jmphoto2002
...and don't forget, this year I am offering promotion items such as shirts, hats, mugs, blankets, etc.
 

Watch This
03/05/08

 Adrian Rehkemper
 
Barn Party
03/02/08		 Adrian Rehkemper
If you didn't attend the Odum Stables Barn Party Saturday you missed a GREAT time. Thanks to Keith St. John, Shawn Cook, Roger Byrd,
Lance Meisenheimer, Jason Morris, Joe Collins, Howard Hamilton, Danny Odum and others who brought horses for the crowd of over
200 people to view. There was  wonderful food thanks to Master Chef, Jerry Self. A great time was had by everyone and thanks to
the Odum Stables crew for the hospitality. A positive way to "promote" our horse and family atmosphere.
 
Horse and Saddle
03/01/08		 Melissa Shackleford
I just wanted to say hello to everyone, we had a ball at the winter meetings. I'll be glad when spring gets here so we can see everyone again.
I posted my trail pleasure horse and my show saddle on the horses for sale. He would really make someone a good horse. In 2006 at the
world celebration he placed 3rd in novice horse & rider, placed 3rd in ladies trail pleasure, and placed 5th in the trail pleasure stake class.
Since I had back surgery I will not be able to ride as much. Also I have my show saddle on there, I have only ridden in it 7 times.
Please check out my horse and saddle on  horses for sale. we will see you in the spring.
 
Come Ride With Us
02/27/08		 Cheryl Miller Hello from Cherokee Trail Ride! 
We are a family owned and operated horse trail facility and campground located in northwest AL. We took over the operation i
n June '06. Last year we hosted our first annual North American Trial Ride Conference 30-50 mile ride and also a NATRC Clinic. 
We are hoping to open our facility to other organized groups such as yours for either competitive trial rides, endurance rides,
clinics and other events or just plain ol' fun trail riding.  We also cater to groups or families for day rides or vacation trail rides. 
We have over 30,000 acres between our land, leased land, and the Freedom Hills Wildlife Management Area that we ride.
We have various trails and difficulty levels to offer to our guests. Our facilities include 55 electric RV hookups (9 also have water),
covered barns with 8 x 10 open stalls, a dining hall, and bathhouses. We serve three meals a day in the dining hall.  We really
enjoyed hosting the NATRC Ride and Clinic last year and meeting the new people and horses.

We would also like to extend an invitation to a representative in your group for a free day ride on our trails so that you can see for
yourself what our trails are like and check out our facilities.  If you would like any more information, please feel free to contact
us@ 256-359-4423 or email cherokeetrailride@gmail.com or visit our website @ www.cherokeetrailrides.com
 
Horses for Sale
08/21/08		 Racking Source PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK OUT THIS NEW ADDITION TO THE SITE. YOU MAY SEND ALL INFO TO
THE DISCUSSION PAGE AND IT WILL BE POSTED. PLEASE INFORM US IF THE ANIMAL IS SOLD SO WE CAN KEEP IT UPDATED
THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.
 
Condolences
08/21/08		 Rehkempers From our family to the entire Denny Family.
Morris Denny
02/21/08		 RHBAA

Morris Denny passed away February 20th at the age of 54. He was a charter member of the RHBAA. He was a farrier for many years
in the Blountsville, AL area.  He won the 1972 World Grand Championship on Go Boy's Roadrunner.  He was the oldest son of
John L. Denny.  Please remember the Denny family.
 
Thanks!
02/18/08		 Barbara Johnston
On behalf of the Pro Trainers I would like to take this avenue to thank everyone who attended our Fun Night Saturday. 
A special thank you to all who brought baskets for the auction & items for the silent auction.   We appreciate all of you who
purchased these items and bought tickets.  Four happy individuals came away from the 50/50 Draw Down Giveaway.   It is always
so much fun.  Everyone seemed to have had a great time and for that we are very excited.   Will not call any names but next year
we are going to put some of you on the stage for our free entertainment.  Better still, maybe the talent show at the Spring Show
would be great.  I'll turn your names into the Ladies Auxiliary & they can get in contact with you.  
 
It was very uplifting to see so many at the Pro Trainers General Membership Meeting.   The participation with suggestions and ideas
was just overwhelming.  Overall,  I believe the majority of us came away from the Winter Meetings with a very positive attitude to begin
2008.  Again thanks for everything you do to promote the Pro Trainers Association and the RHBAA.
 
Web Page
2/10/08		 Susie
Wright		 The new look of the web page looks great!  Keep up the good work.
Welcome!
1/28/08		 Racking Source
Buddy & Christina Walters  & big sister Gracie welcome , John Henry Walters. He was born Sunday January 20th.
He weighed 6 Lbs. & 5 oz. & was 18.5 inches long. You can check him out @ www.emhealth.org
 
Video of Speck online
1/26/08		 Josh Burchfield
14x Speed Racking World Champions, "Speck" & Robert Skimehorne.   
 
This is the only video of Speck on the 'net. Please share with your friends & by all means, share stories or post comments
in the COMMENTS section once you watch the video. If there is anything that should be added or changed, feel free to
email me. Thanks-      Josh Burchfield -  jaburchfield@hotmail.com
 
Odum Barn Party
1/24/08		 Racking Source Odum Stables, Creal Springs Illinois will be hosting their 2nd annual barn party on March 1st. All are welcome to attend. Riding will begin between 11-12, followed by a meal catered by Jerry Self. For directions or more information, call 618-996-2943.
 
Reservations
Feb. 16th
1/24/08		 Barbara Johnston Reservations are not required but it would certainly be nice if I could get a number for our Fun Night, February 16th in Huntsville, AL.  
Activities begin at 7:00 P.M.
 Included:  Entertainer / DJ / 50/50 Drawing / Silent Auction
 I need to confirm a number when I order FOOD on Monday, January 28th. Appreciate it very much if you could let me know.
 Thanks so much and hope to see you in Huntsville.  Barbara J, Secretary of the PRHTA
 
Stories and photos wanted for new book
 01/22/08
 		 Theresa Peluso

Greetings,
By way of introduction, my name is Theresa Peluso and I am a developmental book editor for HCI Books, the publisher of
many New York Times bestsellers and the home of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.  My reason for contacting you
today is to invite you, and other horse lovers you know who enjoy writing or photography, to take advantage of an opportunity
to possibly have your work published in a new book, The Ultimate Horse Lover.

This new title will be released this fall and coauthored by Dr. Marty Becker, our bestselling author who is regularly featured on
ABC-TV's Good Morning America, and was named "Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year" by the American Veterinary
Medical Association.  The Ultimate Horse Lover is unique. Dr. Becker has assembled experts in important fields like nutrition,
dentistry, dermatology, disease, and pain management as trusted, single sources sharing the very best information on their
subject specialties.

That must-know info combined with stories and photos from people with a passion for animals and expressing themselves give
readers everything they need to keep their horse happy and healthy in one entertaining, inspirational book.  I am including
information below about HCI Books and the The Ultimate Horse Lover. Please consider forwarding this invitation to your email list,
posting an announcement on your Web site or including it in your newsletter.  Or, simply click here to share this opportunity with
fellow horse lovers whom you think would be interested.

If you have any questions, please just drop me an email. I hope you'll take me up on this invitation and also consider sharing the
opportunity with colleagues, friends and family. Thank you.

Warm Regards,
Theresa Peluso
Developmental Editor
Phone/Fax: (954) 418-0844
Email: teri@theultimatehorselover.com