Virginia Horse Journal

In April of 2008 we published the results of a poll question as to how the recession affected your equestrian activities.

Our 2008 Poll Results Showed:

                · 32% were affected greatly
                · 50% were affected somewhat
                · 18% not at all

Almost two years later we are in one of the worst recessions in memory. The implications for the Virginia horse industry are worth considering. As an industry we are dealing with a decline in real estate values, high feed and hay prices, declining income, horse sales at a virtual standstill, lost jobs and much more.

Economist's opinions are mixed as to whether we have bottomed out and will begin to see some growth. How fast that growth will be is anybody's guess.

We would appreciate your taking our new poll posted at www.virginiahorse.com

Do you see any economic rebound in the Virginia horse community?
                                     Greatly ___
                                     Somewhat ___
                                     Not at All ___
 
We want to hear from you!
Our readers are the best indicators of how the Virginia horse community is doing in these troubling times. Comments from our readers, businesses owners, and horse owners on their experiences and thoughts regarding the recession would be most appreciated. Send us a few sentences to describe how you have had to change your activities to get through these tough times.
We will publish the information in our April issue. You may send the information anonymously or ask that we do not publish your name. Your comments will be valuable to the Virginia horse community to help us succeed in this depressed economy. Please let us know your thoughts.

Please send your comments by March 12 to vhj@virginiahorse.com, fax to 540-351-0279, or mail to Virginia Horse Journal, P. O. Box 858, Warrenton, VA 20186.

What you need to know if you are going to Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games September 25 through October 10, 2010
Visitors to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games should make their ticket purchases and reserve their accommodations quickly, as the World Games 2010 Foundation is well on track to meet, and exceed, its projected sales goals.

Ticket Sales
Close to 160,000 competition tickets already have been sold in 48 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Two sessions of competition are almost full. General Admission tickets will go on sale in the spring. With both reserved seat and General Admission tickets, approximately 600,000 tickets are available for purchase to the Games.

Housing and Travel Arrangements
Almost 50,000 room nights have been reserved to date-approximately 50% of the expected total to be consumed
The top five countries represented in accommodations booking are: Canada, Australia, Mexico, Great Britain and South Africa/The Netherlands (tie)

The top five states represented in accommodations bookings are California, New York, Virginia, Ohio and Illinois.

For more information visit www.alltechfeigames.com

Purina Local HOW Horse Owners Workshops Come to Virginia               
Purina is packing up the best of Purina's Longview Equine Research Farm and taking it to local HOW® Horse Owner's Workshops where consumers will learn the latest in equine nutrition, health and maintenance care, veterinary issues, Purina research projects, training techniques, gear and more.

Attendees who bring a friend and a HOW® advertisement or invitation, will receive a $10 off coupon towards Purina horse feeds. Along with dealership prizes, coupons, rebates and special offers, horse enthusiasts can sign up for the HOW® Horse Owner's Workshop Sweepstakes. One national grand prize winner will receive a custom built trailer provided by Twister Trailer; a John Deere® Gator; a $1,000 Wrangler® Western Wear wardrobe; a $1,000 Carhartt® gift certificate; one ton of Purina® premium horse feed; and a generous assortment of horse products from other industry leading companies. For complete sweepstakes rules and how to enter, visit www.horse.purinamills.com.

For more information, or to find the Purina HOW® Horse Owner's Workshop nearest you, please visit www.horse.purinamills.com.

Rare Opportunity to see Afternoon Delights Book Exhibition on Display at the National Sporting Library

F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room Afternoon Delights is currently on display in the Forrest E. Mars Sr. Exhibit Hall at the National Sporting Library - with its theme as fun and delightful books, ephemera, and framed book illustrations normally sequestered in the rare book room.

 

 

 

Horse Farm for Sale

 

 

Must sell. $9000 OBO. Call 540-718-2408.