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0 Every horse we save makes a difference 2 G N I FINDING LIZZY ... R P

S Katrina, one of our devoted vets, met me at a home that was look- S ing to get rid of an old pony. From the outside, garbage and debris were strewn all over; in the back was a barn in disrepair with a small corral that was overgrown. We didn’t see a pony, though the

H elderly owner told us she was in the barn. Katrina and I proceed- ed to the barn, where a board hanging in part of the entranceway closed the doorway. There was manure all over the outside of the entrance. The barn was filthy and you could tell it had just been G cleaned out for our visit. The manure line along the walls was at

I least a foot high.There tied to the wall was a small black pony with long curled up hooves. She pawed wildly at us, as if to say,“Get me the heck out of here.” She was covered in matted manure under- neath her left side and belly. She was thin but had been getting E some hay and grain they recently bought. Katrina and I agreed immediately we had to take her. My friend Maryanne arrived with her trailer and Lizzy dragged Katrina and I out of the barn and on to the trailer. Lizzy had been N alone and tied to the barn wall for at least 6 months. It is difficult to imagine day in and out being tied, barely able to turn around or lie down for all that time. Lizzy was happy to see other horses when she got here. We made a temporary area for her near our mini’s, Lucy and Peppermint Patty. But Lizzy became very stressed

D out that she was not in the paddock with them, so rather than risk her hurting herself with her long hooves pacing, we put her in with the Lucy and Patty. Now the girls weren’t sure what to think of her. Lizzy quickly calmed down and soon became very attached

N to Lucy. Our next step was to take X-rays of Lizzy’s hooves (con’t. pg 5)

A PLAY TO BENEFIT MYLESTONE!

The Fab Faux will be making their Philadelphia area debut when they perform a benefit concert presented by Livestock at The Keswick

S Theatre in Glenside, PA on Saturday, April 1, to raise money for Mylestone Equine Rescue. The Fab Faux bring together the talent of five of New York’s most accom- plished musicians: of The Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy

R Vivino of Late Night with O’Brien, Rich Pagano, who has performed with musicians including Rosanne Cash and Ray Davies, Jack Petruzzelli, who has worked with Joan Osborne and recently returned from touring

E with Rufus Wainwright, and Frank Agnello, who has performed with Phoebe Snow and Marshall Crenshaw. As one of the most sought after Beatle’s tribute bands touring today,The Fab Faux have recently been featured in Magazine, made a live

K appearance on The Howard Stern Show, played on Little Steven’s ESPN Underground Garage New Years Eve Bash, and currently maintain an active touring schedule both nationally and internationally. “Best band, best show, best musicians, best rapport with the fans, best C everything! In short, we at the Cavern have a new answer to that same old

I question,‘Which is the best Beatle band in the world?’ Finally we can say, hand on heart, The Fab Faux from ,”says Bill Heckle, owner of and Producer of Beatleweek, Liverpool, UK. Mylestone is deeply grateful to Lori Rocker for organizing this Fab event to

N help our horses. Lori and her husband John through their (cont’d Page 3) MY SIDE OF THE FENCE - Susankelly Thompson MYLESTONE EQUINE RESCUE I hope our latest newsletter finds you all well. Mylestone 227 Still Valley Road ended up having a very successful year thanks to you ... our Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 donors, sponsors and volunteers in 2005. (908) 995-9300 2006 has begun with a variety of issues, and we’re all glad spring is just around the corner! The horses are starting to www.mylestone.org shed their winter coats, and we end up covered with hair as we shed (brush) them out. Our volunteers have been a won- Susankelly Thompson derful help to us as my husband Bruce and I have faced some Founder, President very difficult medical challenges these past few months with BOARD OF DIRECTORS our son, Samuel. Family, friends and volunteers really pitched in to help us so we could drive back and forth to Children’s Susankelly Thompson Hospital of Philadelphia almost weekly. Samuel has been a Bruce Thompson real trooper through tests and procedures as we try to find the Mary Beth Hamorski,VMD answers to the problems with one of his legs. Through all of Kathleen Stanwood this, Samuel, just 9 years old, has endured constant pain. Lizzy Joan Cully In dealing with his issues I have fallen behind in paperwork, Diane Becker so please let us know if we have forgotten anything or anyone. And while trying to balance Suzanne Rinato the life of my family with the care of the horses and all that entails, I couldn’t believe it when I got a phone call about Lizzy two days before Samuel was scheduled for brain and spine WEBMASTER MRI’s. I felt so overwhelmed ... how could I possibly rescue another life? Yet with the help of Paige Roberto, Laura Rowe, Lori Schultz good friends Katrina and Maryanne we got Lizzy here. It was tragic to think that Lizzy’s other horse friends were removed together, leaving her all alone. There wasn’t enough room in the NICKERS AND NEIGHS trailer to take her so they just left her tied in the barn. She has now settled in very happily WRITERS/EDITORS with Patty and Lucy, so grateful to have friends. Lizzy and I have something in common; we Dillon are both very grateful for our friends who are there to help us out in our times of need! Thank Susankelly Thompson you all for your continuous support of Mylestone and the wonderful horses we rescue! Jeanne Balsam Kathy Stanwood HOLIDAYS MERRIER THANKS TO GLASSMAN FAMILY GRAPHIC DESIGN Jeanne Balsam PHOTOGRAPHY Jeanne Balsam, Lori Schultz Kathy Stanwood, Susankelly Thompson,

HOURS OF OPERATION

By appointment only

Pictured in one of the lovely holiday rooms are from left to right: Kari Ann, Mrs. Glassman, Susankelly, Samuel, Suzanne and Kathy. The Glassman Family of Annandale NJ graciously invited Mylestone to their magnificent home for one of their Holiday House Tours, held on two weekends each December. OUR MISSION Mylestone was chosen by the Glassman’s daughter, Kari Ann Marshall to be the recipient of Mylestone Equine Rescue (“M.E.R.”) is donations from this year’s house tour. dedicated to abused and neglected The house is completely outfitted in spectacular holiday finery from top to bottom. Each room horses. M.E.R. works to educate the has a special theme, and as you wind your way through, you are treated to a winter wonder- general public about these land of special collectibles.There are tiny lit villages that feature movement, like ice skaters on unspeakable sufferings and promotes a pond; the town of Bethlehem complete with an audio of the story of Christmas; a room ded- the plight of unwanted horses. icated to Hannakah – beautiful in blue and silver; and an entire room of Disney holiday fig- Our goal is to place these once urines rivals Main Street USA at Disneyworld! A dining room table festively dressed invites magnificent creatures in homes that will guests to have a seat and enjoy. And of course there was an upside down Christmas tree! give them the love and care they Special thanks to Sue DeHart, Krista Strobel, Kathy Casey, Suzanne Rinato, Diane Becker and deserve. If suitable homes are not Kathy Stanwood who volunteered to greet guests at the start of the tour. We were able to have found, M.E.R. will be a permanent a table set up with Mylestone information and all kinds of goodies to sell. Everyone who came home for these horses. to take the tour was very generous. Thank you so much Glassman Family for your kind gen- erosity and most of all, your energy and patience, for without that this event could not take Mylestone is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organiza- tion. All donations are tax-deductible. place! 2 WITH GREAT DON’T MISS THIS FAB FUNDRAISER!! (cont’d from Pg.1) APPRECIATION ... organization, Livestock, have been incredibly generous in helping the horses in putting Mylestone wants to thank Jennifer Graham together this concert, another this spring at a small venue (already sold out!) with Jorma for her years of service as a devoted board Kaukonen, and last summer with a folk/blues concert on their property in Bedminster. If you member. Jennifer will continue to volunteer can possibly make the Fab Faux concert, it’s an event not to be missed! when needed. Mylestone works with Tickets to this event can be purchased by calling The Keswick Theatre at 215-572-7650 or can Jennifer and others to set up Lord Stirling's be ordered online at www.keswicktheatre.com. Retirement Program for the lesson horses at For more information on Livestock and Lori’s efforts to raise funds for charity, you can visit the stable that need new homes. We will her web site at: www.livestockbenefits.com. continue to network finding homes for hors- es in need. CENTENARY COLLEGE HOLDS HALLOWEEN PARTY Mylestone also wishes to thank Lori Schultz for taking on the job as "photographer to the Students from Centenary College gath- horses" and taking the all the sponsor pic- ered for a tour at the farm last fall. It was tures for the last two years.This was not only the biggest tour I had done to date, with a generous donation but saved me a great over 30 people attending. We applaud deal of time. She also helps with our web Centenary for opening many of the stu- site. Lori and her husband have moved to a dents’ eyes to horse rescue and what it farm in Oklahoma. means. Smokey and Wyatt's conditions were quite a shock for the students. As a result, Tara Johnson's class came back to MYLESTONE NEEDS YOU! volunteer during December to help with the horses. The students were a huge Without volunteers*, Mylestone would have help! The students also put together a to close its doors -- it’s as simple as that. We special fundraiser for Smokey and Wyatt are very grateful for the wonderful people by holding a Haunted Halloween at the that currently make our operation possible, college barn. Both students and horses but would still welcome help in the follow- were dressed up in costume to meet the ing areas. It is important for the smooth local tricker or treaters, and they raised operation of the farm that volunteers be able over $600 for Wyatt and Smokey! Thank to commit to a regular schedule. If you can you Centenary Students for your com- assist in these ways, please let us know: passion, for helping the Mylestone hors- es at the farm, and raising money for Horses wore costumes as well as the party- - mucking stalls, and picking fields (not goers to raise funds for Mylestone, and them! glamorous, but necessary!) everyone had a good time! - feeding at the different meals throughout the day - helping get out newsletter mailings on a quarterly basis - organizing and supervising bake sales - volunteering to ask for donations for upcoming silent auctions and for selling on Ebay - volunteering at different events off the farm for fundraising Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call (908) 995-9300 to make a difference!! *IMPORTANT: Volunteers need to be 18 years or older

EVENTS

April 1 - Fab Faux Concert; see details this issue. Tickets going fast!! SILENT AUCTION ITEMS/BASKETS NEEDED

May 4 - Pet Fair - Morristown Each year our Open House is a big success thanks to the many people who visit and come May 12 - Concert - Jorma Kaukonen - and learn about Mylestone, but also to the many volunteers and donors who contribute Upton Pynes (SOLD OUT) towards the array of wonderful items we have at our Silent Auction. From tickets to events, to themed baskets to horse-oriented specialties, they draw lots of interest and donations for Be sure to check our next issue of the horses. We’re starting a little early this year so we can continue our tradition of offering Nickers `n Neighs for a follow up fabulous auction gifts. If you can contribute items, complete baskets or may be able to solicit on Smokey and Wyatt! gifts from businesses or friends, please contact us and let us know how you can contribute. Thanks!! 3 ASK DILLON Dillon seems to have found his niche in writ- SPECIAL THANK YOU’s ing his own column, and has expanded his repertoire this issue by interviewing one of our often asked about horses! If you have questions about goings-on at the farm or about indi- Donors and sponsors vidual horses. please feel free to write him. Dillon loves receiving mail! Devoted Volunteers Califon Animal Hospital How is Shadow doing? We know he wasn’t in great Gil Meeker shape when he arrived. Is he better now? Chris Penola -The many people who’ve asked Bill Schultze Horsemen's Outlet and staff We’re all happy that so many of you have asked about Shadow, but no one is happier than Shadow himself, so I Loren Spotta- DiMare for free ad space thought maybe you’d like to hear it straight from the horse’s Farnam for dewormer mouth. Nutramax for Cosequin D - Hey, Shadow, it’s me, Dillon. I know you can’t see Katie Thompson for collecting quarters me, but I understand your hearing is very acute. Is that Olivia Mertz true? S - Yes, it is. I really can’t see much of anything, but I listen **To all those who sent Xmas gifts to the very carefully to what’s around me. I know many familiar horses! human voices, and sometimes some I don’t know. I know **For all those who participated in the the the barks of the dogs, and I can recognize the different Holiday and Valentines sponsor voices of the horses around me. ships fundraisers which raised D - Is it strange not to see? S - Yes, but I’m adjusting ... most of my life I had sight, so I’m learning to rely on my other over $10,000 for the horses!! senses. But what’s most important to me, is that my eyes are no longer in terrible pain like Margrit McCrane for our pick up truck! they were when I first came. Susankelly treated me daily by putting ointment in my eyes, and Stacey Rister although it frightened me at first, I began to To my parents and son who helped stuff feel better and realized they only wanted to help. envelopes for the last mailing! D - What was your life like before you Allen Bentley and Maryann Heroux for came to Mylestone? donated grain and shavings. S - I don’t really want to talk about it much. It Michaela Ragilone for a new phone was an empty and painful life where I was Rachel Printz-had a B-day party and her worked hard and was treated harshly. gifts were all to help the horses, Occasionally someone nice would be in my life, but mostly it was abuse and pain. And especially Wyatt! then they were going to take me to be killed. Twinkle's adopters also sent baby food Thankfully, Marge rescued me for Mylestone and dewormers with a donation to take me in. for the Holidays. D - I know about abuse, Shadow. I’m glad you’re here now. How do you like it so far? S - This is the best life I’ve ever known. I have EXTRA SPECIAL THANKS my own little area here next to Pioneer, which is always mucked out so I don’t ever have to To Lori Rocker for working so hard to raise stand in manure like before. I always have awareness of the plight of fresh hay and water, and I even get treats. I unwanted horses and helping weigh what I’m supposed to, and I feel really Shadow Mylestone. healthy. And I’m brushed and clean except for when I just have to roll around in the dirt. But today the best? People really like me here. To Dr. Sherwood Baxt for a very generous Susankelly ... I know she loves me. When she comes in my little paddock, I can smell her and recent donation as well as holding I like to follow her around. I’d go anywhere she wanted if she just stays with me. She often several hunter-pace events for gives me treats. But other people, including my friend Darla, do, too ... it’s all pretty amazing. Mylestone’s benefit in past years. I tend to stay by my little barn if I hear a lot of voices I don’t know, but now I happily come to the people I hear every day. I don’t know what I did to deserve coming here, but I sure got To Cross Country International and Karen lucky. Lancaster for her kindness in D - Is there anything else you’d like to add? helping the horses S -Yes ... I like hearing that people care about me and sponsor me. It makes me feel very spe- cial. There’s also someone new not far from me ... she’s little, I can tell, even though I can’t **A very special thank you to long time see her. She was so very frightened and lonely when she came, and I hear people call her Lizzy. She’s starting to feel better, but she could really use some friends, too. sponsor Barbara Fleming who D - Thanks for talking with me, Shadow, and sharing with Mylestone’s readers. Even gave the horses an exceptionally though you can’t see, I think you see things pretty well. generous Christmas gift this year. Your devoted correspondent, Dillon Thank you, Barbara for your p.s. And don’t forget to write me!! `Til next time .... support and friendship! 4 FINDING LIZZY (cont’d from Page 1) before Gil trimmed her.The results of her X-rays were shocking. Not only had she foundered in both front hooves, but her left hoof showed that an infection had eaten way a good chunk of her coffin bone. Katrina and the other vets were surprised she could even walk with the extent of the damage! Gil conservatively trimmed Lizzy’s hooves while being sedated. We kept her on pain medicine as well. The reality is that her hooves are very deformed, but they most likely will stay that way since she is able to get around on them. We have some other concerns as well, among them that she is afraid to lie down. One day we found her down and not able to get up. She had rolled and gotten too close to the fence. She was terrified but almost resigned. I realized later after we got her up that she must have got- ten stuck while being tied in the barn and had to wait for who knows how long before some- one helped her up. This is why we believe she doesn’t lie down. She is also afraid of going in the shed; afraid she is going to be tied again. She has a lot of issues that we are hoping will get better with time. She is so cute and is now learning people aren’t so bad. For now she is fed, loved and most of all free. Donations are greatly appreciated to help with Lizzy’s ongoing care. At upper right is the underside of Lizzy’s left front hoof before being trimmed.The two photos below show our farrier Gil Meeks trimming the hooves as far back as is possible.

SPONSORSHIPS & GIFTS Sponsors are the life blood of Mylestone’s efforts - we truly could not do it without you. To become a sponsor, just forward this form with the sum of $50.00 for 2 months or more for additional months, (see below). which will be applied towards the care of the Mylestone resident of your choice, or we can select the horse in the greatest need of sponsors. You can sponsor for two months or for as many additonal months as you would like @ $25.00 per month.You will receive a photo and sponsor letter monthly, updating you on the goings-on at the farm. Your Name: ______Address: ______

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Enclosed is $ ______. I would like to become a sponsor for ______(name of horse) for: q 2 months q 3 months q 6 months q one year

q I would like to help the horses with a general donation of $ ______instead of sponsoring a horse. Please apply my gift wherever it is most needed. Mylestone Equine Rescue 227 Still Valley Road * Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 * (908) 995-9300

5 TWINKLE SHINES ON IN HIS LOVING HOME MEMORIALS

We just received this won- Vera Skelding derful follow-up photo of a longtime donor to Mylestone Twinkle from his adoptive Margery, her daughter, and home,Vicki Anderson and Michael Ziobro Ken and Sebastian Robert and Kathleen Delventhal Hoffman. As this and an JoAnn and Eugene McGarry accompanying photo indi- cate, Twinkle is now one Dillon, Bitar & Luther, LLC happy, healthy pony. You Karen Harrison can also see how his wry Joanne Meeker nose has also become a bit Mildred and Terrance Young more accentuated as he Harry and G. Halina Damato has grown. We don’t Susan Pisarcik think Twinkle minds, (or Applewood Farm even knows!), he’s just so happy being loved by his Solon "Max" Palmer family. Joan Lord Thanks to Vicki and family Porsha, beloved horse of Kathy Ornstien for providing Twinkle such a great place to be!! IN HONOR OF

MYLESTONE GRATEFUL FOR SPECIAL GRANTS Liz Ross from Lillian Clancy Mylestone is very appreciative for grant funding Carole Sullivan from the following foundations and organizations: Robert Grambor u India Blake Foundation u Frog's Crossing Foundation Marry Murrin u Wendy Baron for the holiday donation from Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Jeannette Roacia Clients of Keenan & McAlister vet practice u Bernice Barbour Foundation u Doris Day Animal League from Daniel P. Keenan DVM and Ron McAlister DVM “MADELINE’S MIRACLE” - A TALE OF LOVE & COURAGE

“Madeline’s Miracle” is a children’s book about our WISH LIST ... own Madeline, written by local author Loren Spiotta- - Monetary Donations DiMare, and is illustrated with beautiful four color - Sponsors photographs throughout. The book design and many - Good quality grass hay photographs are by our graphic artist, Jeanne Balsam. - Grain (Triple Crown Sr., Purina Horse The story begins when Madeline first arrived at Chow., Triple Crown Complete) Mylestone with Twinkle, and tells about the wonderful - Ivermectin or Strongid Dewormer efforts that were made to help heal her broken leg and - Cookie, brownie & muffin mixes for our her heart. It’s a story of children’s love and desire to bake sales help Madeline, and one pony’s courage in the face of - Farrier’s Formula Supplement adversity. This story is suitable for children ages 5-9. - Woody Pet Shavings (or for the child in you!) - Bagged Pine Shavings “Madeline’s Miracle” is now in stock. Each hard- - Dry Cat Food for Barn Cats, Scarlet and bound, 32 page book is $15.00, and S&H is $5.00 for Georgia one book via Priority Mail. Each book purchase helps - Stamps at newly adjusted rates support Mylestone’s horses. - Phone Cards ORDER FORM for “MADELINE’S MIRACLE” *Grass Seed - It’s been a wet, muddy winter ... seed specially for pasture is really needed!! q I would like to order copy(ies) of “Madeline’s Miracle”! - Printer Paper Please 1send me ______copy(ies) at $15.00 per book plus $5.00 S&H per book via - Gift Certificates to craft stores - Michael’s, Rag Shop, Wal-Mart Priority Mail. - Ink cartridges for printer - Donation of repair services for a Xerox Enclosed is $ ______XD100 photocopier Name ______- Tractor .... and Volunteers! Address ______(Please call if you’d like to volunteer as we do have some age restrictions. Thanks.)