Because seriously, her calender of events and appearances is getting out of control!
So first, GREAT NEWS! We were accepted into Todd Minikus' Equine Affaire clinic! I am over the moon about this. I cannot WAIT!
So our calender for October/November is:
Sunday 10/7: Tyrone Farm Hunter Pace
Monday 10/8 (Columbus Day): Valinor Farm Schooling Trials (Elementary)
Thursday 10/18 - Sunday 10/21: Brent Graef Horsemanship Clinic (Lucy is being used by someone else)
Sunday 10/28: Pilot Point Show (Lauren is taking Lucy - it will be a blast especially with the Knock Down 'n Out class!)
Sunday 11/4: Myopia Hunter Pace (this one is a maybe)
Friday 11/9: Todd Minikus Clinic at Equine Affaire
And then I think we will all take a well-deserved vacation from doing anything.
Regarding Equine Affaire, I have to get a health certificate for Lucy because she is going to a large equine gathering, and that's the rule. So I called my vet today to schedule an appointment. I asked what they check for this health certificate, and they said they do "an overall visual inspection and take the horses temperature."
Ok, that's cool. So then I asked how much this cost, and with the farm call, it was just shy of $100.
$100 to LOOK at the horse and stick the thermometer up her rear end. Ohhhh, horses.
Maddy is having the vet out to do a WNV booster on her horse next week, so I decided to see if they could squeeze me in also. Well, for the same cost as my vet was going to charge, I am getting the health certificate, the farm call, AND a WNV/EEE booster. I love my vet's practice and they are absolutely the people I will call for most things, but for this routine boring "look at the horse and check off a box" type of stuff, I don't think it really matters who does the paperwork.
So I feel better.
First, congrats on being selected -- that's SO exciting!! Can't wait to hear (read)/see the full report!
ReplyDeleteGood grief. $100 for that?I had to do a health certificate when I moved Promise to FL. Admittedly, I don't remember how much it cost, because it was 9 years ago, but I do remember it wasn't $100! Glad you found a better deal. :)
Yeah no kidding! A big chunk of the cost was the farm call, but no matter how you slice it, it was a lot of money for a piece of paper :)
DeleteIs Lucy doing the Brent Graef clinic at Heritage?
ReplyDeleteYup! Not with me, though...kind of a long story but another person is using her.
Deleteif she's spending the night(s) she'll probably be in mollie's barn, i'll keep an eye out :)
DeleteWhat a social butterfly! Congratulations on being selected for the clinic. That's way cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks Terry! I am so excited. This year has been a ton of fun and we will be ending on a high note!
DeleteYou might want to double check how long the health certificate is "good" for. Generally they are only accepted if they are dated a few days before the event or travel. But perhaps EA has different stipulations! Good luck and what a great experience for both you and Lucy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is good for 30 days.
DeleteCongrats on getting accepted! I know it's only 5 days before your big clinic at EA, but if you're so inclined, you really, really should do the Myopia Pace!!! We'll be there. Never miss it. :) You won't be dissapointed.
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