Country Girl Updates

We are now located in Rolla, Missouri

2011-06-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

We are now located in Rolla, Missouri. Danny has retired from the Marines!! We're located on 41 acres and it will be our forever home. Thank you to everyone that made Country Girl Horse Rescues a success in SoCal!! Keep up the good work!

We love you all!!

Event Updates!

2009-05-09T03:44:00.001-07:00

The event dates: Set in stone are
July 31st and August 1st.
The event categories are as follows:
Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping, Obstacle Course and Relay Races.

We currently have all the rodeo queens we need. Thanks to everyone who applied and is willing to donate some of their time to properly kick off our event! :)

We are pretty much full on vendor space as well. Thanks to the few vendors who are going to set up their neat booths with all sorts of goodies. :)

Most of all thank you to Shannon for helping us out soooooo very much. She's the bestest!

Shannon offers Horse Training and Lessons in all experience levels and most disciplines. Go to www.EquineExperience.com to learn more about Shannon and her training & lessons!

The event will be held in the La Cresta area in Murrieta. Again all enteries must be in by June 30th. You pay nothing until you arrive and sign in to receive your event numbers. The relay races are free as long as you participate in atleast one other event. :) We just need to know in advance how many ribbons and prizes to buy/order. :) Everyone will receive a ribbon and a prize no matter what place they bring. So if this is your first event don't be shy! Come out and have an awesome weekend! Meet new horse people, broaden our community! :) The events will be followed by a trail ride!

Trailer Parking is limited. So we are trying to set up horse pools if you have a space or two extra in your trailer. And are willing to haul for the split of gas? Or gas? Let us know what area you are in and how many spaces you have. :)

People who come to watch will be charged nothing.

We are very excited because we recently got an email from a flag carrying drill team! :) They will be performing for the anthem and also performing inbetween the barrel racing and pole bending. :)

Shannon is going to be doing a neat demonstration with her Andalusion Stallion. He does some pretty neat tricks!

So what are you waiting for!?! If this is your FIRST event this is the PERFECT time to find out if eventing if something you would like to pursue even as a hobby. :) Email us and reserve your entry or enteries today!

We will also have horses that need rehoming on site. You will be able to inquire about them and meet them after the events are over.

Event Info and More Updates!

2009-04-24T00:07:00.000-07:00

We've created a special link on our website for Event Updates, Rules, Dates, Location and more! Check it out on our website! We've also created a link for our Sanctioned Horses. These horses will never leave our rescue, although at times they may be fostered out. They need sponsors! Help us!

Please help us spread the word about our upcoming event! Email us directly for a copy of the flier to pass out. Or we will glady MAIL you fliers.

Check out the new links Event Info and Sanctioned Horses. Meet the Sanctioned Horses, Get up to speed on the Event Updates. Donate! :)

www.CountryGirlHorseRescues.com

Email us directly at
CountryGirlHorseRescues@yahoo.com

God Bless!

Event Updates!

2009-04-18T18:10:00.001-07:00

Country Girl Horse Craze Dayz of Eventing Updates!
Location: 39065 Avenida Bonita, in the city of Murrieta, in the state of California with the zip code being 92562.

Dates: July 31st, August 1st

Event Catergories: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping, Relay Races, Water Cup Contests, Egg Contests, Obstacle Courses, followed by a trail ride!

Update: We are STILL looking for 3 more Rodeo Queens! You must be able to carry the flag while mounted. The queens will perform while the anthem is being played. Send pictures of you and your horse to CountryGirlHorseRescues@yahoo.com if you are interested in being one of our event queens! I will be custom making the queen vests and chaps. Other then that dress code: Tank Top, Jeans, Any color CowGirl Hat.

Event Prices: 15$ per event. Except for the Water Cup Races, and the Egg Races. (If you enter atleast one other event)

100% of the proceeds will go towards the event expenses and what is left over will go towards the rescue funds. We will have vendors with all different kinds of neat things to buy. Spectators will be charged nothing to watch.

Rules: NO Stallions, No animals aside from equines. All participants or anyone working with or around the horses will be required to wear a helmet at all times. All participants will be required to sign both the Arena Owner's release of liability contract AND our rescue release of liability contract.

All enteries must be in by June 15th 2009. In order for us to know how many prizes (ribbons to order)

EVERYONE who enters will receive a ribbon and a prize no matter what you place.
Event Catergories will NOT be seperated by age, but by experience. SO even if this is your FIRST event come on out and have some good family orientated fun! Join our horse community, make more horsie friends! Above all enter for a good cause to help raise funds for the Country Girl Horse Rescues!

Please note: You are NOT required to pay anything until the day of the event when you check in to receive your
number(s). You just need to let us know which events you plan to enter and you experience level. We will have 3 classes: No Experience, Some Experience, Very Experienced.

If you have a horse that you want to rehome. Enter atleast one event, and we will announce your horses stats, asking price, and forward everyone to the person trying to rehome. It will be like an adoption day for horses! We will also have our rescues available for adoption at this event.

Please let us know ASAP which events you plan to enter.

Check in time for the queens is 8a.m. to rehearse. Check in time for contestants is 9:30a.m. Events will begin at 10:30a.m. sharp. Vendors are required to show up and set up by 8a.m.

If you are interested in being a vendor we are charging $50 for the space. Vendors are required to bring their own set up materials (I.E. Tables, Racks, ECT)
If you have questions, or would like to enter events. Email CountryGirlHorseRescues@yahoo.com

If you would like fliers mailed to you to pass out to help promote our event email us at the above address with your address and we will be glad to mail you the fliers. We need alllllllll the help we can get spreading the word!
Thanks to everyone!

-Melissa V-
Country Girl Horse Rescues Founder

Country Girl Horse Craze Days of Eventing Updates!

2009-03-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

We are still in need of Country Girl Horse Craze Days Queens. (Like Rodeo Queens)Must be able to carry the flag while mounted. Will be required to show up 90 minutes prior to event start to go over rehersal with your horses.

Our Arena location will most likely be in Temecula or Murrieta. I plan to Visit the Arenas (All 3 of them this weekend) and choose which best while suit us.

Shannon has suggested a Trail Ride after eventing for both days! She has 17 horses that she is offering for those whose horses are arena type only. Spectators wishing to use Shannons horses for the trail rides will be required to pay.

We will be doing pony rides for the horse crazy kiddos during the events. They will probably $3 per ride or something small like that.

Again this is a NON Acoholic event. Family oreintated. This is a gathering and a competition for horse lovers. To meet up make new friends. And come away from this event with happy memories, and a few new good friends.

This event will also help raise funds for our rescue.

Again the sign up dates will be closed May 1st. So we will know how many divisions we can hold in each event.
Right now we will be holding
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
in each of the classes
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Jumping
The classes will NOT be split up by age, but by experience. Don't be bashful! If this is your first event that's OK!! This is a just for fun event. All participants will receive an award. Everyone will receive a ribbon for the place they took. That's why it is crucial to let us know ASAP how many events you plan to enter, which levels. Ect.

The obstacle course where horse owners will LEAD their horses through it has been drawn out. It's going to be Orange cones to weave in and out of, barrels to walk around, and logs to walk over. This is a timed class, it will not be split up into different catergories.

People wanting to rehome their horses, You are welcome to bring your horse and enter into atleast ONE event. We will announce the horse's information, and the horse's owners contact information. That way people will get to see what your horse can do and meet your horse. :)

Some of our rescues will be at the event as well. Entered in atleast ONE event. Their information and adoption fees will be announced.

After speaking with a few bands, we have deceided during breaks we will play CDS through the speaker system.

Next: If you would like a certain song played while you are eventing, please tell us by May 1st, so we can have the CDS made and ready. All songs will be the "clean" or "edited" versions as this is a family orientated event. No cussing, or vulgar songs will be allowed.

Also if you are planning to attend and participate in any event with your horse, and you have a space available in your trailer let us know. So that perhaps people can Horse pool. :) And split the gas? Let us know the area you are coming from and how many spaces you have.

Still in need of some volunteers to help clean up. We will have garbage cans set up for Soda Cans only, Plastic Bottles only, and Normal Trash Cans. We expect everyone to be respectful and use the trash cans. As the people offering to let us use their arenas are being generous enough to let us use their space, lets try to respect that.

Official dates: July 31st and June 1st.

Rules pertaining to horses: Must have UTD shot record to unload any horse, coggins are not required UNLESS the horse has come from out of state. No stallions.

Rules: No Animals besides horses will be allowed. So please don't bring your dogs or cats and leave them in your truck. All riders and anyone working around or helping a rider with their horses are required to wear a helmet and boots at all times when working with or around the horses. They don't have to be fancy. They just have to do the job. :) Everyone attending including onlookers will be required to sign a release of liability. One for the property owner, one for Country Girl Horse Rescues. All participants are required to arrive 45 minutes prior to the events starting to receive their numbers and pay their entry fees. We will not be accepting checks for entry fees. All vendors should arrive atleast one hour prior to the start of events to set up their tables/booths. We will not be accepting checks for vendors who are going to rent a space during the events. Deadline for vendors to reserve a space is May 1st. Deadline to reserve a space in the events is May 1st as well to keep things simple. Attire for everyone attending, casual. No t-shirts with profanity, or vulgar slogans. Jeans and T-shirts showing parts of your body that children shouldn't be seeing aren't allowed. The rule includes spectators and not just enterants.:)

I think that about sums it up. All that we will need to determine now is the exact location. We should have that space set up/ reserved by next week.

Again if you are planning to enter an event and have extra spaces in your trailer, please let us know what area you are coming from and if you are willing to horsepool for other people who want to enter. The details can be worked out between the individuals as far as paying half of gas or what not. We will simply put people in contact with each other in the same areas.

Good sportsmanship please. This is a fun event. Let's keep it that way. :)

Good Luck to everyone that enters!

If you or someone you know may be interested in being a Horse Craze Days Queen. Please have them contact us with a photo of them/you and their horse. We will be coordinating what the queens will be wearing. Red white and blue. :)

Last but not least! Help us SPREAD the word!! Fliers can be mailed to you upon request. If you have a tack store / feed store, or any place that will let you place the fliers where horse people can see them. That would be great. :)

So please mail us if you don't mind putting up a few fliers for us! We will mail them to you ASAP.

Thanks again to all of our supporters. Even if you do not plan to event, I do hope that you plan to attend. So that we can all meet up!

-Melissa V-And the Country Girl Team

Our Ads for our Event on Cragslist keep getting flagged!

2009-03-19T00:01:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone, sadly there is one or a few ticked off people out there. Probably our old facility off Los Caballos that is flagging every single ad I post in the farm and garden for our event! We have fliers printed out that we will start hanging all over. We need your help to promote the event! Tell all your horse friends! Tell everyone! Despite the flagging we will prevail and have a great time! :)

Country Girl Horse Craze Day of Eventing!

2009-03-17T20:16:00.000-07:00

When: Month of July.
Date: Soon to come
Location: Murrieta
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping (2foot is the highest), Relay races. We will also be setting up an obstacle course for those of you who are not comfortable in the above events. You will be able to lead your horse through the course and it will be timed.

One of our friends has offered her full size arena that is lighted. With a speaker system already installed. Thanks to Lori Griffin for helping us solve the hunt for space.We may be changing it to just a one day event, being the arena is lit. It all depends on how many enterants per catergory there are.This is a just for fun event, it does not matter what attire you wear to run the events with your horse.

Rules: No stallions, No animals except for horses. All riders will be required to wear a helmet and boots. No horse can be entered in more then 2 events. Owner's of the horses must be present. If you are going to be riding a horse that is not yours in an event. The owner must be present, or a signed permission slip provided. All enterants are required to show up 1 hour prior to starting to sign in and receive your #'s. Entry fees are $15 per rider, per event.All enterants will receive a prize.

We will also have vendors with tables set up, with flyers and such. If you offer horse related services and would like to sign up we are charging $50.00 per space. Limited space so please reserve early. We will be making banners to hang on the inside of the arena for all space renters and sponsors.

We will have a BBQ following the events.

We are still in need of the following:Horse transporters with reasonable rates for those who wish to enter but do not have transportation for their horses.
Picture Taker
Clean up crew.
Judges
Country Girl Horse Craze Queens. Please send pictures of you and your horse. You must be able to carry the flag while mounted.

We have not deceided if the National Anthem will be recorded and played, or actually sang.If you are interested in singing the National Anthem contact us.

If you are interested or able to fill any of the following positions above please let us know.

Deadline for enterants is May 1st. The earlier you let us know if you plan to enter a catergory the better.

You do not need to be professonally trained. This could be your first event. Come on out! And bring your horse! :) This will be our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze Day of Eventing. If all goes well we may hold 2 a year in the future. All ages are welcome. Western or English riding.

ALL enterants will receive an award.
ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each catergory will win a ribbon and framed 18x18 photo of you and your horse once the ribbon has been put on.
More prizes will be added. As we draw near.

We will be in need of fold up tables. As of now. It is a bring your own chair. Refreshments will be sold at the event. All proceeds will go towards paying for this event and the prizes. Any monies left over will go towards our rescue horses.

We will have a booth/table set up with our T-Shirts, Stickers, and more.

This is a non alchoholic , Family oriented event.

We do have one judge already. Lori Griffin. She is a hunter/jumper trainer and she will be a great value as a judge in the Jumping event.Lori Griffin is also offering horse transport. She is able to haul 8 horses at one time.

More haulers needed just in case. :) Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to enter any of the events above.

Spectators are not required to pay anything.

We will have a donation area for those who wish to donate.

Looking to rent Full Size Arena for one weekend in July!

2009-03-16T23:32:00.000-07:00

We are looking to rent a full size arena for one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for the month of July.

We will be hosting our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze event.

We will be holding events in the following: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping ( 2 foot jumps only), Dressage, and other events.

Some other catergories: Halter, Walking your horse through an obstical course, relay races.

Awards/Plaques/Ribbons will be given to winners in all events.

Release of Liability will be signed by everyone.

Rules: No Stallions, No Dogs, All people participating in the events MUST wear a helmet and boots. All horses must have proof of all shots before being unloaded.

This is just for fun, you do not have to be a professional! You can come out and fake it and have a good time! Good down to earth horse people event.

There will be a BBQ afterwards.

We are looking for a band who would like to donate some of their time for the after eventing/dinner to perform.

We are also looking for horse haulers with reasonable rates, for those who to do not have transportation for their horses to the event.

The Arena must be in the following or surrounding the following areas.
Riverside, Temecula, Sun City, Mira Loma, Aguanga, Rainbow

We will also be needing Judges! Horse knowledgeable in the above classes.

If you or someone you know would be interested in renting their full size arena for one weekend in July please contact us!

If you or someone you know would like to be considered as a Judge, please contact us.

If you or someone you know are able to provide horse hauling for one weekend in July, contact us.

Above all if you would like to participate please let us know! :)

If all goes well we may hold 2 events per year.

We will give everyone a 1 month advance notice as to the dates and times.

Once we find the location and arena, we will begin collecting funds to help pay for the cost of the events and awards. :)

Thanks to everyone for reading!

God Bless!

Hope to see you at the event! Just come on out and have a good time with your horse! That's what it's all about!

Cutting Ties

2009-03-09T23:09:00.000-07:00

Here we are again.. Cutting more ties... If anyone has any questions about Pepsi the 18 year old Peruvian Paso Cross. I will be updating this blog with her owners contact information. He is asking $1,300.00 for her rehoming fee.. Pepsi is no longer posted on our website, or myspace. Pepsi is not owned by Country Girl Horse Rescues, and we are cutting ties with her owner. :) We wish Pepsi and her owner nothing but the best in the future. Her owner just did not fit in. We prefer to stick to low key, down to earth, honest, and drama free people. :)

All the rescues are doing great!! Pat and Scott have rehomed 4 of their rescue horses!! Yay!! :)

Thanks again to Pat and Scott Rogers for doing what they do helping make the world of horses better.

I am eternaly greatful to Laynette, Heather, and Cassie for helping me so much. Without these ladies, I do not think the Country Girl Horse Rescues would be able to function or carry on.. These ladies are wonderful!! :)

Thanks again to all of our supporters you guys make all the difference in the world with your pats on the back. Wether via email, over the phone or in person. We appreciate all the support..

-Melissa V-
Country Girl Horse Rescues Founder

The Girls Are Doing Good!

2009-03-05T09:38:00.000-08:00

All of our rescue girls are doing good!! :) Valentine is getting better day by day!! Dakota has come leaps and bounds since coming to us. :) Dakota now trail rides by herself, she is way more trusting of people. Scarlet is settling down now and getting used to her new home. Pepsi is adjusting to having her teeth floated. All in all we are doing great! Thanks to Laynette, Heather and Cassie for watching and taking care of the girls while I'm at work! Love ya guys! :) Laynette's new rescue mare is coming along great! Aged at age 5 by the tooth fairy. She now has her teeth floated. She is unnamed for now. But she will be available for adoption soon. Heather has taken her out on trail. She is making great progress! :)

Keep checking back for updates!

Since so many people are coming out this Sunday we are going to turn it into a country girl shin dig! BBQ time yay!! :)

-Melissa V-

So I'm a day late and a dollar short!

2009-03-04T07:20:00.000-08:00

Ok sooooo I missed a day posting on our new blog.. Ack!! It is still NEW to me as well so.. Anyways.. I went to sleep at 6:30pm right after work. Ack!!

Rescue Updates: 3-3-09 Pepsi and Valentine got their teeth floated. Their teeth were both TERRIBLE!! Valentine was aged at 13years old. :) Valentine should pick up weight quickly now that she can chew properly, poor thing. Valentine will be receiving her shots this week. :) Yay!!

We have several people coming out this weekend to meet Valentine and Dakota..

Valentine is getting used to her new front shoes.. After she passed her trail riding test.. (We had her feet trimmed prior) After a week of getting used to standing properly, because her hooves were so overgrown from neglect. Valentine went out on trail. She blew an abcess out in her front right hoof. Everyone.. this is why keeping up on farrier is SO important!! Her feet being so overgrown and cracked she was walking on the balls of her hooves. Valentine is healing quickly. This type of blow out is not uncommon for rescue horses whose feet are neglected. It should never be a problem again. Lynette Wilson and her daughters are taking very good care of Valentine, putting medicine on her hoof, it is healing well. We'll see if Valentine will be feeling better by Sunday. :)

We will probably turn this Sunday into a BBQ still! :) Since we have so many people coming out. ;)

Bring a side dish! :D

Tack For Sale Updates!! :)

2009-03-01T23:07:00.000-08:00

The Tack 4 Sale section will be updated soon with some awesome goodies at great prices!! :)

Farrier day went well! We got some great new pictures of Dakota under saddle, thanks to Heather! :)

Check out website for new pictures of Dakota, and the new Tack 4 Sale!

Farrier Day

2009-03-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

I'm (Melissa V) off to meet our farrier Rochelle at the facility! :) Valentine and Dakota are both getting front shoes, and Scarlet the new comer is getting her hooves trimmed! :) Check back later for more information. I will be taking more pictures today of our rescues.

2.28.09

2009-02-28T20:17:00.000-08:00

This is the very first post on the Country Girl blog!! Yay! I'm just going to post the latest update that I have mailed to everyone on our mailing list. To sign up to receive Country Girl updates by email, email us at CountryGirlHorseRescues@yahoo.com .

***Update****
New layout will be added soon! I am still adding the final touches to our new Spring layout!

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2.28.09

Hey everyone!
Everything is going really well here at the Country Girl facility! If you have not checked our "news" section lately. We have moved to a new facility in Aguanga. We have more room, but we are at capacity now with 5 rescue horses. We have also started a blog, that I (Melissa V) will try to add updates daily. We have a new Spring layout. Tell us what you think? Porche was adopted by Andrea Castro of Temecula. We have T-Shirts and Bumper Sticker / Window Decals , for sale in our Country Girl Gifts & Apparel section. The T-Shirts are $10.00 plus $6.00 shipping. The Bumper Sticker / Window Decals are $5.00 including shipping. 100% of the proceeds from the T-Shirts and Stickers will go towards hay/feed, veterinarian care, farrier services, and any other expenses our rescues need. We accept paypal!

About our new rescues; Pepsi is a 18 year old Peruvian Paso cross, she IS gaited. Pepsi stands at approx 14.3HH. Pepsi is broke for anyone to ride. You can ride Pepsi with just a halter and a lead rope, she does great on the trail. Pepsi trailers, ties, leads, bathes, picks up all four feet, stands quietly for the farrier, stands quietly to be tacked/untacked, stands quietly to be mounted/unmounted. Pepsi is UTD on farrier, and worming. Pepsi is scheduled to get her teeth floated and shots on March 3rd. Pepsi will come UTD on all shots, farrier, teeth floating and worming. Her adoption fee is $1,500.00

Valentine is a 13 year old Appendix QH mare, standing at 15.3HH. Valentine is broke for anyone to ride. You can ride Valentine bareback with just a halter and a lead. Valentine does great on trail. Valentine is good around dogs, cars, kids, bikes. Not spooky, no vices. Valentine trailers, ties, leads, bathes, picks up all four feet, stands quietly for the farrier. Valentine will make a great first horse, beginner horse, husband horse. Valentine is 100% healthy and sound. Valentine is UTD on worming, farrier. Valentine is scheduled to get front shoes, March 1st. Valentine is scheduled to get her shots and teeth floated March 3rd. Valentine will come UTD on all shots, worming, farrier, and teeth floating. Valentine's adoption fee is $1,200.00

Dakota is a 14 year old registered BLM mustang mare. Standing approx 15.3HH. Dakota has gorgeous coloring! Dakota is going to be completly white except for dapple grey markings on one side of her neck. Dakota has a grey mane and tail. Dakota was abused in the past, she has some trust issues. We are working with Dakota and she is making great progress. Dakota is quiet under saddle. Dakota is good on the trail. Dakota is good around cars, buses, bikes, dogs, kids. We would recommend Dakota to be paired with an experienced rider, due to her trust issues. Dakota needs someone with experience working with horses. Dakota is UTD on worming, farrier, and teeth floating. Dakota is scheduled to get her shots on March 3rd. Dakota's adoption fee is $600.00

Bee a Tigress; Stable nickname "Sweets". Sweets is just that a very sweet girl! Sweets was foaled Jan 25, 1998 by Lord Tiger out of Silverdrone by Drone. We have her papers. According to the Jockey Club she was bred in 2009 to Deep Fall. The stallions owner has been contacted. He said he never received confirmation that the breeding "took", but if it didn't he is offering a free breed back to Deep Fall. Sadly Sweets, can only be a companion horse, broodmare, or lead line for small children, for small periods of time. Due to a leg injury her prior owner failed to have taken care of. The injury is fully healed, and there is nothing we can do at this point. Sweets is NOT in pain, she loves live, she loves people! Sweets loves attention and being brushed. Sweets bonds very quickly to people, and other horses. Sweets is not an agressive mare, she is not a pushy mare. Sweets eats out of the same feeder as Dakota (even though they both have their own). Sweets will take a bite, then Dakota will take a bite. It's very cute. We want to see Sweets go to a good home. Bee a Tigress "Sweets" is FREE to a good home.

*** Pepsi, Valentine, and "Sweets" came off the same property in the Warner Springs area. We have signed a release stating that we would NOT release the former owner's name due to the condition these girls were in when we rescued them***

Pictures of all of our rescues may be seen at http://www.CountryGirlHorseRescues.com
=-Melissa V-=
Country Girl Horse Rescues Founder

P.S. We are ALWAYS in need of volunteers, to help with the day to day care of our rescues. We are starting a work for riding program. In exchange for every 4 hours of work, volunteers earn 1 hour of riding, or lessons if needed.