If you believe, as we do, there are 500 people or more who would be interesed in formulating a private family fun club in Temecula horse country with a monthly membership of only $32.50, and you are one, Contact Nancy by Email or call 562-596-2019 or 951-767-0902. 6/9/09

Hobby Horse Clothing Warehouse Robbery

The Hobby Horse Clothing Co. warehouse in Chino, CA was robbed late on May 22/early May 23rd, 2009. Thieves made off with approximately $250,000 worth of chaps and show tops. More than 300 pairs of our popular PMS split leather chaps were stolen; they had been delivered from our customs broker less than 12 hours earlier. No attempt was made to enter our offices; no computers or electronic equipment in the warehouse was taken. The thieves appeared to only be after our chaps and more expensive garments. My employees and my company are jeopardized by this robbery; we lost inventory, including Limited Edition garments that cannot be replaced, that would provide the cash flow to continue our business operations. We will survive, but this is a serious setback. I am asking for the help of horse community members in advising me if they come across ANY strange offers on Hobby Horse apparel. We have not yet completed an inventory of stolen items but will shortly. We will post a notice on our website at www.hobbyhorseinc.com regarding items that were stolen. A reward will be offered for information in this case. Please contact me if you suspect someone is sellling our stolen inventory. We will immediately contact our local police for their follow-up. Most thieves are never caught, but Hobby Horse chaps and show apparel is such distinctive apparel to try to fence, we may have a chance of possibly recovering some of our inventory. I also ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this disruption; we appreciate your business more than ever in this tough time. We'll do our best to fulfill your orders; we know you count on us! Thank you, and please share this message with others in the horse community.  5/29/09

Suzi Drnec
Hobby Horse Clothing Co. President
13775 Stockton Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
800-569-5885

To Whom it may Concern,

My son is working on his EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT & needs 20 full length railroad ties to rebuild steps on one of the trails in Griffith Park that was destroyed in the big fire. Lowes has them for around $18.00 a piece. TOO much. Could you put this out there that he's looking for donations? Railroad ties with a minimum 6 foot lengths for 40 steps or 20 full lenghts (that will be cut in half). We can pick them up or they can be dropped off on La Canada Way. They just need to email me & let me know. On behalf of my son, thank you, & I'll keep my fingers crossed. Even one is going to help!

Sincerely,

Priscilla Davis Stratton,
Email

5/15/09

"Watta Rocki Mount" APHA stallion(or gelding) last known to be in the possession of The Flying Paint Ranch of Potrero, CA., this horse had been on lease and Lessee refused to return to Lessor, it is now reported by CA. Deputy Brand Inpector that he has been sold but the woman can't remember to who ????? If you are in possession of this horse or know who is, contact L.P. Boegle at 975-778-1265 or by Email. 4/21/09

Santa Rosa Equestrian Park is having the dedication of Phase I of our Santa Rosa Park (bathrooms, parking lot and picnic tables only). Saturday March 28 th at noon to 3 pm We need as many equestrians there as possible, and all are invited with horses. The City of Thousand Oaks has withdrawn their offer for the arena, ties, wash rack, warm up ring, grandstands etc. There will not be an organized ride but you can ride some of the trails there before the lunch. and a free BBQ to the first 100 people! Directions: Santa Rosa Park is located on Hill Canyon Road, south of where it intersects with Santa Rosa Road, 3 ½ miles west of the Santa Rosa Road/Moorpark Road intersection. For more information, call the office of Supervisor Parks at 805-373-2564. 3/36/09

ATTENTION VALLEY CENTER RESIDENTS:

Well there was another attack on March 3 between noon and 1:00pm. Once again these dogs came onto private property and attacked and killed a dog and a puppy. The owners of the attacked dogs witnessed the attack...and once again the dogs were pit bulls and they ran off towards the San Pasquel Indian Reservation. Please pass on this email....these dogs seem to be getting bolder and it is only a matter of time before they attack a person!!!!

Julie Picot
619-884-3982
760-749-3663 fx

Saturday night (1/31/2009) around 11:00 our neighbors were awakened by some strange noises….when they went outside to check on the noise they found about 4 pit bulls mauling their miniature horse. These dogs had gone into the pasture and dragged the horse out under the fence…during all of this the dogs never barked!!! Luckily my neighbors have a heavy duty ATV golf cart, they had to drive down and actually aim it at the dogs in order to get them off of the pony, some of the dogs did start to go after them. My neighbors think that he did run over at least one of the dogs. Luckily they got there before the horse was too badly eaten…the poor little guy was very shocky. The dogs had drug the horse by its muzzle and there were puncture wounds high up on the back legs. Dr. Mathews came up and was a great help, he said that from his experience these dogs will come back in about 4 or 5 days to finish the job. Everyone needs to be on the lookout for these dogs, one of them was a white pit with a collar on, these dogs could have come up from the reservation. If anyone knows these dogs please call the Valley Center Sheriffs,.these dogs need to euthanized!!!!! Don’t think too that because you have large horses that they are safe either, I have seen Draft Horses attacked by pit bulls. Please pass this on to everyone you know in the Valley Center/Paradise Mtn area. We need to find these dogs.

Julie Picot
619-884-3982
760-749-3663 fx

Wanted: American Quarter Horse Donations
The Equine Science Program at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo is seeking donations of American Quarter Horse geldings for involvement in the university’s “Learn By Doing” teaching and research programs. Horses with the following qualifications will be considered:
• Breed: American Quarter Horse
• Reproductive status: gelded males
• Age: 5 to 15 years
• Health: must be in good apparent physical health, with normal dentition
• Behavior: must be halter broken, accepting of physical manipulation (vaccines, farrier work, etc); no known vices

All animals are subject to no-cost, on-campus medical and behavior evaluation prior to acceptance determination. Prospective donors must coordinate delivery arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: Donations to Cal Poly are tax-deductible and donors will receive a charitable contribution receipt. Donor can claim the value of their horse (an in-kind gift) up to, and including, $5,000. However, per the United States Internal Revenue Service, in-kind gifts valued by donor at more than $5,000 require donor to secure an appraisal from a qualified appraiser. Such appraisals are conducted at the donor’s own expense.

Interested parties should contact:
Candace Cotter, Equine Center Manager
California Polytechnic State University
Animal Science Department
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0255
805-748-4714
805-756-5069 FAX
cjcotter@calpoly.edu
7/10/08