Trainers Challenge!

We have trainers lined up for the following horses so far:

Palomino Mare

Spect's Solution!

Still seeking trainers for tune-ups for following horses:

Topville Dynomite - this obedient, well-trained horse is expert in harness, but needs introduction to saddle.  He is 11 years old, Standardbred, bay, and will be an easy horse to get started

Cricket - 11 year old half-Arabian - born to ASAP mare Asha on the ASAP farm - Cricket is 14'3 hands tall, chestnut, and has been ridden since age 3.  Issues include bitting, bridling, mounting (she tends to move when a person is trying to mount), some spooking, and needs work at the canter.

Fox Valley Deon - although this horse may be adopted tomorrow, he is technically still available for spring tune-up.  15'2 hands tall, friendly, curious, trained to harness and saddle but needs refreshing.

Contact Sue for more info!

Excalibur Helped!

Thank you to Katy B. for offering to haul Excalibur this weekend.  Thanks to Lisa Judd for supplying hay until Katy could get there.  And thanks to Ingunn R. for taking him back into her care after several years have passed.

You all are an important part of the mission of ASAP.  Thanks so much!

Trainer's Challenge! March - June!

ASAP has just thought of a way to reduce numbers temorarily at the farm, while offering local trainers a chance to show what they can do!  From now until the Justin Mundt Fund Raiser on June 26, we are looking for you to work with an ASAP horse.......and on June 28, auction each horse out for adoption, with trainers keeping 75% of the proceeds!

The following horses need training:

Up Periscope - located in Hortonville, Wisconsin - this STB horse is 17 hands tall and 11 years old.  He was retrained to saddle after harness training, but has not been ridden in over a year.  Up Periscope has not been known to rear or buck, but his lack of recent riding leaves adopters skeptical about adoption.  He can be dominant with other horses during feeding time, but otherwise has no other known vices

Buddy aka Ringo - 12 year old black Standardbred gelding - sound - 15'1 hands tall.  As far as anyone knows, Buddy was an Amish buggy horse for his entire life - no tattoos or freeze brands are evident.  We do not know if Buddy is trained to ride.  He is fearful in new situations, and was spared from slaughter in late 2012 and has traveled many miles from PA to WI to be at ASAP.  He had to be sedated to get into the trailer, but once in he rode with no behavioral issues whatsoever.  Buddy is the kind of horse that is going to learn to trust someone and love them and be 100% devoted to them when he bonds.

Fox Valley Deon - again, this 16 year old STB gelding is sound, and 15'2 hands tall.  He is curious and playful, and can be a little bossy with his pasture mates but never hurtful.  He was retrained at age 3 from harness horse to riding horse.  He was ridden by a 13 year old until she graduated from high school and went on to college.  He was adopted by a retired mailman from Illinois, who chose to trade him for another STB.  Deon has been in foster care for 1.5 years without ever being ridden.  He will, most likely, be very easy to get going again - just needs hours.  He is easy to handle, and loves people.  No bucking or rearing ever reported.

Spect's Solution - this small STB gelding is currently near Winona Minnesota.  He has had two unsuccessful placements as a riding horse.  He did spend a year's time pulling an Amish buggy with no incident.  This 14'3 hand horse has recently reared with a woman and went completely over backwards.  Spect has been inspected by a veterinarian, and other than a knee infection two years ago there is no physical reason why he should be doing this, although we won't rule it out.  Spect is loving and kind, but definitely has some issues under saddle.  He is also in his early teens

10 year old Palomino mare - sound - 15'3 hands tall.  She does not buck or rear, but is hard to control at the canter when doing speed events.  She does not like to stop!  Also has some issues in the show ring with not wanting to do what is asked of her.  She is entirely obedient on trails at the walk trot and canter.

Taz - Grulla Paint gelding - Taz is now 14.  He has been with ASAP for almost three years.  His issues in the past were not wanting to be caught, not wanting to be bridled, and trailer loading.  He has come a long way in three years with many people who have been very patient with him.  He no longer runs away when being approached and is easy to catch.  He bowed a front tendon last year when being attacked by a visiting horse, and it has not fully recovered.  ASAP would love someone to take Taz (under the condition he is pampered!!), and a heavy hand will get someone nowhere.  He is a woman's horse, and appears to not like men at all.  He was on trail rides last year with no issues such as bucking or rearing or crow hopping.  He needs someone with knowledge about bowed tendons.

Topville Dynomite - this loving Standardbred gelding was an awesome race horse, then was sold to the Amish and pulled an Amish buggy for a year.  His front and left hind fetlocks are slightly enlarged from wear and tear, but he is sound on the ground.  He is kind and obedient, easy to load, haul, trim, groom, tack up, but no one has been on his back for lack of time.  This should be an easy one!

Open house this Saturday if anyone is curious about meeting any one of the above horses, or can arrange a visit to see Spect's Solution or Up Periscope.  Please call Sue at 608-792-5126 or email asapinc@mwt.net

All horses will have vaccinations and current coggins before they leave the ASAP farm.  This could be fun!!!!

Illinois Horse Fair Pics

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Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 12:36 PM
Subject: Fwd: IHF Pics

Thank you to Libby C. for forwarding me pics of last weekend's horse fair!
Pictured are me with Len Cummins, Bob Walker and the Walker family,
demonstrating in the coliseuem, and Jordan with Timesareachanging.  Thank
you for taking them!

Thank you to Libby C. for forwarding me pics of last weekend's horse fair!
Pictured are me with Len Cummins, Bob Walker and the Walker family,
demonstrating in the coliseuem, and Jordan with Timesareachanging. Thank
you for taking them!

See the full gallery on Posterous

Coggins, Sponsorships, Horse Fairs!

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Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 11:05 PM
Subject: Fwd: Coggins, Sponsorships, Horse Fairs!

We are so excited to be going to Illinois Horse Fair in just 8 short days!
I had almost forgotten about the coggins that needs to be drawn!  Just a
remeinder that Illinois does not require a calendar year coggins like
Wisconsin does - Wisconsin law states a horse's coggins must be dated
January 1 - December 31.

In Illinois, I believe a coggins test is good for either six or 12
consecutive months, even if it goes into another calendar year.  Missouri
law is different again.

Just to be on the safe side, ASAP likes to have coggins done in January or
February so it is good for the entire traveling/riding season.

Look for ASAP as we demonstrate in the coliseum on both Saturday and
Sunday, along with the harness racers!

Our next venue won't occur until a month later, in Iowa, demonstrating
alongside the Iowa Harness Horseman's Association for our 12th year! Iowa
Horse Fair is a very laid back fair with tons of great shopping.

Our last horse fair will be in Madison for Midwest Horse Fair.  Look for
ASAP as we sit alongside Mary Ellen Miller who is doing clinics on grief
and our pets!  We will be keeping warm inside the coliseum.  I must say
that this is the most busy horse fair, and most stressful in terms of
being able to move around and not feel pushed and shoved....but it is also
where we see so many adopters and friends from over the years!

We are seeking sponsorships to assist with price of diesel fuel to get to
Springfield, IL and Des Moines, IA.  Graciously, IaHHA has offered to pay
lodging for us while at Iowa Horse Fair - thank you!  Len Cummins and his
wife have graciously paid our stall space and demo costs for IL Horse Fair
- they are former original owners of Mc Dominant!!!!  Lodging and diesel
are still astronomical, though, but we feel it very important that the
state of Illinois has Standardbred representation and harness racing
representation.  John Cisna of ISOBA used to take care of ASAP every year
for over a decade, but since his death we have been on our own in terms of
carrying the full costs to be in Springfield.

See you at horse fair!  If you want to demonstrate in either Illinois or
Iowa, please let Sue know!!!

We are so excited to be going to Illinois Horse Fair in just 8 short days!
I had almost forgotten about the coggins that needs to be drawn! Just a
remeinder that Illinois does not require a calendar year coggins like
Wisconsin does - Wisconsin law states a horse's coggins must be dated
January 1 - December 31.

In Illinois, I believe a coggins test is good for either six or 12
consecutive months, even if it goes into another calendar year. Missouri
law is different again.

Just to be on the safe side, ASAP likes to have coggins done in January or
February so it is good for the entire traveling/riding season.

Look for ASAP as we demonstrate in the coliseum on both Saturday and
Sunday, along with the harness racers!

Our next venue won't occur until a month later, in Iowa, demonstrating
alongside the Iowa Harness Horseman's Association for our 12th year! Iowa
Horse Fair is a very laid back fair with tons of great shopping.

Our last horse fair will be in Madison for Midwest Horse Fair. Look for
ASAP as we sit alongside Mary Ellen Miller who is doing clinics on grief
and our pets! We will be keeping warm inside the coliseum. I must say
that this is the most busy horse fair, and most stressful in terms of
being able to move around and not feel pushed and shoved....but it is also
where we see so many adopters and friends from over the years!

We are seeking sponsorships to assist with price of diesel fuel to get to
Springfield, IL and Des Moines, IA. Graciously, IaHHA has offered to pay
lodging for us while at Iowa Horse Fair - thank you! Len Cummins and his
wife have graciously paid our stall space and demo costs for IL Horse Fair
- they are former original owners of Mc Dominant!!!! Lodging and diesel
are still astronomical, though, but we feel it very important that the
state of Illinois has Standardbred representation and harness racing
representation. John Cisna of ISOBA used to take care of ASAP every year
for over a decade, but since his death we have been on our own in terms of
carrying the full costs to be in Springfield.

See you at horse fair! If you want to demonstrate in either Illinois or
Iowa, please let Sue know!!!

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Sid the Llama

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Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 3:14 PM
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Here are some pics of Sid the day before he went down and stayed down for
another 2 days.

I found him lying in a cold wet puddle yesterday outside the shelter and
he was shivering and could not get himself up.  Many thousands of thanks
go out to Mike and Pam and Rachele and Nate for coming to see the horses
and being instrumental in helping save Sid.  We were able to roll him over
onto a horse blanket and drag him into the indoor arena.  Mike worked to
configure the sling and we cranked him up while Pam held his head and
neck.  Sid tired so easily and seemed to give up, and he looked lifeless
for a moment.  We didn't have the heart to keep him in the sling and
lowered him down.

While I ran to get my daughter for a tournament, Mike and Pam and Rachele
helped Sid be comfortable, with a blanket on his body and pillow under his
head.  Mike ran and got Craig's torpedo heater and plugged it in. Before
long Sid was not shivering, but his eyes were closed and when I returned I
got instantly scared.

Mike and Pam and Rachele had to get going, so Craig came out and we knew
Sid's only chance was to get him up again.  The sling went through some
modifications, and when Sid was up we built a hay bale fort around him so
he could not move around too much.  He is still up and eating today, and
it is a miracle.  Off I go in the rain and ice to pick up more
dewormer...maybe we just have to keep treating him for meningeal worm
because I don't think this is injury related any more.  Sid is tough, and
my love to Craig and the Craig family for yesterday!!!

Here are some pics of Sid the day before he went down and stayed down for
another 2 days.

I found him lying in a cold wet puddle yesterday outside the shelter and
he was shivering and could not get himself up. Many thousands of thanks
go out to Mike and Pam and Rachele and Nate for coming to see the horses
and being instrumental in helping save Sid. We were able to roll him over
onto a horse blanket and drag him into the indoor arena. Mike worked to
configure the sling and we cranked him up while Pam held his head and
neck. Sid tired so easily and seemed to give up, and he looked lifeless
for a moment. We didn't have the heart to keep him in the sling and
lowered him down.

While I ran to get my daughter for a tournament, Mike and Pam and Rachele
helped Sid be comfortable, with a blanket on his body and pillow under his
head. Mike ran and got Craig's torpedo heater and plugged it in. Before
long Sid was not shivering, but his eyes were closed and when I returned I
got instantly scared.

Mike and Pam and Rachele had to get going, so Craig came out and we knew
Sid's only chance was to get him up again. The sling went through some
modifications, and when Sid was up we built a hay bale fort around him so
he could not move around too much. He is still up and eating today, and
it is a miracle. Off I go in the rain and ice to pick up more
dewormer...maybe we just have to keep treating him for meningeal worm
because I don't think this is injury related any more. Sid is tough, and
my love to Craig and the Craig family for yesterday!!!

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Ona aka Luna and her Guinea Hen Friend!

This is a new referral for placement through ASAP. The mare is currently
in Kansas. Registered name and details coming. The funniest thing is
that this horse has a companion who is a guinea hen! The hen even sits on
the horse's back and rides around during the day. Video also coming!

Donation Missing

I am so sad today.
Went to deposit a donation in the bank that Market Analysis' shipper gave
ASAP and the money was gone. Have searched purse, truck, pockets. We are
out $160.00.

SO UPSET.........

California Dreaming

IF it were not for the family and the animals needing me, I don't think I
could take another day of living here in winter. I came across a picture
today and started crying - to think that just a few short months ago I was
sitting with my daughter on this beach, and mom was still living and was
passing the time napping in the SUV with our family friend. I kept
running back and forth between the boardwalk, the beach, and my mom. Remember bringing her coffee and watching the gulls begging for food
outside the car window. We watched the sun set over the ocean that night.
It's like it was yesterday. The drive from Santa Cruz back to Los Gatos
was slow due to traffic, and mom had to go to the bathroom. The boys
started telling jokes and talking with accents, and mom started laughing
at them, hoping she could make it back to the motel without ....an
accident! So good memories but sadness today in my soul.

Sid's Progress

Well, Sid is as bright as ever and very talkative...but still not standing
up. Jordan H. came over and tried along with me to lift him to his feet
after he had yet three more full tubes of panacur, but he resisted us the
whole way.

I have to get him up tomorrow. The vet said he must have 12 hours on his
feet! Wish us luck.

If anyone has any extra panacur or safeguard would you consider selling it
to us or donating six tubes? I am not finding it less expensive than $10
each at Farm and Fleet, $15.99 at Tractor Supply. I have to give Sid
three tubes tomorrow and three more tubes on Wednesday and I've already
spent over $150 on wormer and medicine for him. Just thought it would not
hurt to ask.

Sid is so special to me, and to many who have known him. Pray for Sid
and hope tomorrow he is up. If we cannot treat him here I will need to
somehow get him to the llama vet in Leon near Sparta. I just don't want
to stress him by taking him away from his buddies and his home. Thanks for
your thoughts!

Sue