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BrochureSnakes

on the Plain

Written by Julie McNearyof the Purple Rose Ranch

Now that we are on the edgeof summer it’s time for some ofour arch nemeses to come out.

SNAKES! I found that it’s just one of themany changes in lifestyle that happenswhen you move out of the city to a ruralarea. Last year my senior mare waskilled by a snake. She was almost 30years old and was bitten in a far part ofthe pasture during the night. We didn’tmiss her until morning when she didn’tshow up for feeding. A sad occurrence,but the snake only sped up theinevitable. So now, as usual, everyoneis on the lookout for snakes. My cityfriends can’t relate to how I pack a gunwhen going for a walk or a ride, or evenjust to get the mail, but out here it’s anecessity. The biggest threats are Diamondback

rattlers and Mohave Green rattlers. Sofar I’ve found out the “GoodSnakes” are the Racers, Bull Snakes,and some other non-poisonous snakesthat kill rattlers.

And I’m always happy to see aRoad Runner on the property.Vigilance is your best friend out here,watch where you stop and listen. Therewas a time I came back from a ride onone of my newly acquired horses, andwas about a half second from dismount-ing when he spied a curled up hose onthe ground and in a flash I was on theground too. He spooked and I had nohorse under me, so it proves they aremore vigilant than we are. I also hadput up an oscillating sprinkler in theround pen to keep the dust down andwhen I turned it on the horses scatteredbecause it sounded like a rattlesnake tothem. Live and learn.

After a while and a lot of reading,newcomers to this life learn to recog-nize the “good” from the “bad.” I washaving my swamp cooler serviced lastweek and the serviceman came in allexcited and got me saying there was asnake in my fountain and he was stand-ing right next to it. I grabbed my gun,ran out, and there was a 6 ft. greensnake wrapped around the fountain,taking a drink. At first it looked like aMohave, but has the tail came aroundthere were no rattles and no pit viperhead. I calmed the tech down and toldhim to let the snake be, because it wasa “good snake.” I was also glad that Ididn’t have to shoot my fountain or theswamp cooler. So keep a head up andears open and if you can, make yourdecisions wisely. Also watch what yourhorses do, they hear and see things a lotbetter than we do, so follow their leadand enjoy a safe summer.by old ladies. �

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Written by Julie McNearyE-mail: [email protected]

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Written by Mary H. Iozzo Iozzo Shoeing

For the next clinic we will be working onthe details of rhythm, cadence, balanceand consistency. It all plays such a big

part in the overall picture.It was fun to see and watch the people

judge and look for mistakes of others. That’swhen you really start to see them in yourselfas well.

We have two and a half months until thefair, I’m hoping all of the students will bethere with their horses in the ring. Kimi Lockewas our lunch time speaker. Kimi is an equinemassage therapist and she did a demo for thepeople at the clinic.

We had a nice lunch all together. It real-ly was good for people to get to know oneanother. My daughter Lara made a four layerchocolate cake!! It was the big hit of the day!!

Darcy Downs Vollbracht was our instruc-tor she did an amazing job writing everyonea critique on their ride. It is helpful to go backand read it and work on the things that needwork. Darcy is always so encouraging to allriders it was really a positive day. Some of thehorses had never been in the ring with a

group of strange horses it was a great way tostart socializing your horse in a safe and con-trolled atmosphere.

I invite all the riders from the first clinicto come back and continue on with theirwork. We will be taking 15 riders once againand the first group will get first spots.

We will have more clinics in the futureand horse shows coming in the late fall.

Learning better skills to handle yourhorse is so rewarding and fun. It makes thetime and effort you spend with your animalmore productive. We are not worried aboutthe level you start at—it’s the improvementthat counts.

You can be a very beginner or moreadvanced rider there is always room forgrowth.

Hope to see you at our next clinic. It willbe $50.00 per rider and lunch will be served.Call or email: Mary H. Iozzo, 2725 Hopi Rd.,Golden Valley, AZ 86413, 928-727-4881 �

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HEADS UP TO ALL INTERESTEDWe will be holding the 2nd of 3 clinics prior to Fair on

Saturday, June 30thSame as last show... 9:00 am warm-up start at 10:00

Getting down to the nitty gritty on working outany issues with our show performance.

Hope everyone has been working on there stuff.

I will be mailing DVD to your home. Please email yourmailing address to: [email protected]

Avoid Losing Your TemperWhen desensitizing Your Horse

Training isn’t about emotions or feelings, it’s all business. It’s about how much the horse tries. Resistance is normal, especially when you’reintroducing a new object to your horse. It’s very common for the horse to move his feet, raise his head or get nervous when you firstapproach him with a scary object. Don’t lose your temper when he resists you. Take your time and work through the situation. When hors-

es are first approached with a new object, it’s normal for them to resist for two or three minutes because they know that in most cases, theirowners will give up first. Now, two or three minutes might not sound like a long time right now, but when you’re out with your horse and he’sdragging you around trying to get away from the object, two or three minutes can seem like an eternity.

The majority of people quit desensitizing far too early. Instead of remaining patient and working through resistance, they give up. Gettingaggressive with the horse or losing your temper isn’t the answer either. There’s no place for emotion while training.

As soon as the horse starts to try, by standing still and showing a sign of relaxing, retreat and reward him. With repetition and consisten-cy, he’ll learn to relax as soon as you approach him with the object. He’ll realize that the longer he resists you and uses the reactive side of hisbrain, the longer you’re going to keep approaching him. The quicker he tries to do what you want, the quicker you’ll reward him. �


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I’ve been givin’ lots of thought lately tofence buildin’, since that is one of thethings my wife wanted done before she left

me...more on that later.Do you have any idea how many codes

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fences? We might need a fence here andthere for one reason or another, talk of onealong the border to keep illegals legal...I’mthinkin’ we need one along the ColoradoRiver to protect us from ...well, folks that wantto make us like ...them.

God’s Word warns us to guard our mindsfrom stinkin’ thinkin’, to put a fence aroundour places and our minds to keep out whatought not be there. Every mornin’ when aChristian’s eyes pop open we are in awar. The world wants you to forget Faith and“do it” their way, which is not necessarilyGod’s way. This old flesh that our soul andspirit are camped out in wants to lead us intoevery fleshly sin. If that ain’t enough to keepyou on edge, the devil is there trying to trickyou with lies, crooked people, temptations,doubts, just hopin’ you will fall for his junkand get off the straight and narrow. I haven’tfound a fence yet that will keep that suckerout, but his days are numbered and short.

We are in a war and it’s a fight to the fin-ish! We must never give in. Fences can offersome protection, but we must always be

ready for the battles. God’s Word says “..puton the whole armor of God...” You must pre-pare for the battle by bein’ “Prayed up,‘fessed up, and well fed.” Talk to God andwhen you mess up, ‘fess up, so you keep cleanhands in your dealin’s with God andman. Read God’s Word..everyday. It’s themap for the Christian Trail. Jesus is the TrailHead. You gotta deal with Him first beforeanything else I say will make sense.

Guess I’ll go dig another post hole. Thatwoman God gave me near 50 years ago willmost likely come back, at least I bought her around trip ticket. Miss ya, Babe..... Along TheWay. �

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Many of you have been following thestory of Ginger. How she arrived atthe Sanctuary because her previous

owner had Alzheimer’s disease and could nolonger care for her and Sweetie when she wasplaced in a nursing home. Ginger scoots

around because she only has one strong paw.She loves Cloe the cat and is motivated toplay with her and follow her around! Weasked for your help in getting her a wheel-chair, and you really came through!

We needed $550 to be able to order thechair, and you got us there! Soon she’ll beable to chase Cloe! More than that, she’llstrengthen her legs and protect her bodyfrom the constant scooting. Next, we’d likeGinger to have a complete diagnostic work-up to see if she might benefit from surgery orother veterinary interventions. We’ve raisedpart of the $500 for so far, and we’ll get herscheduled with the vet as soon as we’veraised the rest. �

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Written by Annie ofLast Chance Ranch Sanctuary

March was a sad month for meat the Sanctuary. It’s nevereasy when the animals pass

on, but we lost Rose and Molly with-in days of each other.

Molly had been ill with cancerand late last year the vet told us sheonly had a few weeks to live. Well,she must have been stubborn like Iam, because she surprised every-one and held on until March 24th.

While I was caring for Molly andmaking her last weeks happy

weeks, sweet Rose suddenly took aturn – I had no idea she was so ill. Itook her to the vet, and she suc-cumbed within a week, also cancereverywhere. She died March 20th, afew days before Molly.

My heart is heavy, but I knowtheir lives here at the Sanctuarywere filled with care and love. Theyare gone but not forgotten. �

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VET WRAP Degenerative SuspensoryLigament Dismitis

I hope it’sNot ValleyFever!

Written by Robin Paterson, DVMCerbat Cliffs Animal Hospital

Valley Fever (Coccidiodomycosis),also known San Joaquin Valley Fever,is a fungal disease found only in the

Lower Sonoran Desert - parts of SouthernCalifornia, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas,Mexico - and parts of Central and SouthAmerica. The spores live in the sandy dirtand thrive in the dry, hot climate. Thespores are inhaled into the lungs and cancause respiratory disease. If permitted tospread, multiple organ systems includingthe lungs, skeletal system, skin, nervoussystem/eyes, spleen, heart and kidneyscan be affected. Valley Fever most com-monly affects dogs and humans, but therehave been rare cases in cats, cattle, horsesand other mammals. Spores are spreadwhen the dirt is disturbed – construction,dust storms, heavy rains, earthquakes.Valley Fever is extremely unlikely tospread from dog to dog, or from dog to per-son. Many animals that are exposed neverdevelop antibodies or show any signs ofdisease.

Symptoms – can include lethargy,weight loss, anorexia, weakness, coughing,joint pain/lameness, firm swellings on thelimbs or occasionally, other bones, soft tis-sue swellings, fever, swollen lymph nodesand, much more rarely, draining skinlesions, blindness, and seizures.

Diagnosis – the most common test isa blood antibody test, and usually addition-al bloodwork and x-rays are done.Sometimes skin cultures or biopsies areneeded.

Treatment – Long-term antifungalmedication, usually 6 – 24 months. Regularcheck-ups with bloodwork and/or x-rays tomonitor progress, and adjust the treatment,if needed. Most dogs will not require hospi-talization.

Prognosis – if it has not spread, 90%of dogs respond well to the medications.Some dogs may require longer than aver-age treatment. If the disease has spreadand if there are neurological or cardiacsymptoms, the prognosis is guarded. Yourvet will work with you and your dog to cre-ate an individualized treatment plan andanswer your questions. �

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After many, many months of medication, Clovis is doing much better. Heneeds a blood test soon to check his antibody levels.

Written byMary H. IozzoIozzo Shoeing

Forrest and I met in2001. He was sixmonths old or

maybe a bit younger. Iwas his farrier. He waskind of smooth andgangly looking, like ayoung thoroughbred. Isaw him and I reallyliked him, one of thoselove at first sightthings.

He grew and grewand the owners startedhim. Then I rode himfor 30 days for his own-ers. Well, love at firstsight turned into a fullblown love affair. Ithought he was so smart and willing andsmooth.

I moved to Minne sota for eleven monthsand when I came home Forrest’s owners nolonger wanted him so I decided that I wouldtake him. He was four years old with a fewissues. He had a very nervous mouth andwanted to get behind the vertical—not goodfor showing. So the training and riding began.

He was just all over the place, chompingand biting and pawing. I started over just likehe had never been ridden. We slowed down,went back in a snaffle, round penning to getsome respect. He acted very much like a stal-lion around mares and other horses. He wasjust so unruly. I questioned myself many timeson what was I thinking?! But as the trainingcontinued he showed me moments of great-ness that kept me pushing forward with him.

I took him to his first show at West Worldin Scottsdale, AZ. I bit off a little more than hecould chew. It went OK, he made no big mis-

takes and worked calmly in the ring. Thenafter that we started to click. He would meetme at the gate was starting to calm down. Westarted doing more riding out on the trail get-ting him to relax in his mouth and head.

I think he was five and he was starting toput together the whole riding and showingthing. My daughter, Emily, showed him in 4Hand did well. Lara showed him in a walk/jogclass at the fair one year and it got very windyand the sky turned black and I started to geta bit nervous. Lara was on this somewhatunpredictable horse in the arena showing andI was worried he would come unglued. Thatwas the most wonderful experience for me tosee him act so well under wind and weatherhe took great care of Lara and she won himhis first ribbon.

Then as time went on Forrest and I didwell in the shows usually placing in the topone or two. He just was such a brave and loyalhorse in the ring. I really felt like he would do

anything for me. Hehad issues off and onwith lameness thatreally started to con-cern me. I thought hishocks were starting toget sore. I took him toa lameness vet in CaveCreek, AZ. The Doctorsaid he hadD e g e n e r a t i v eSuspensory LigamentDesmitis. His suspen-sory ligaments weredeteriorating. He couldno longer be ridden, oreven have his feettrimmed.

They say horsesare born with it andthen as they get older itreally starts to show intheir movement and

stride. Forrest’s hind feet were sinking downlower and lower to the ground, his tendonswere unable to hold them up. The Vet told methere was really no good treatment or cure forhim. So I had Dr. Anderson come out and weput Forrest down. He now lives in a placewhere there is no pain and his grave is on myproperty and he will remain in my heart for-ever. He was my beer drinking, ball throwing,bucket tossing funny horse who never hurtme or worried me ever. He had only ten yearshere but he taught me so much in the time wehad together. I truly loved this horse for somany reasons and people who knew me knowhow I felt about him. �

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Mary Iozzo on Forrest at the 2012 Mohave County Fair Photo provided by Mary Iozzo

Written by Zen Mocarskiof Game & Fish Region III in Kingman, AZ

Bob Posey, longtime supervisorfor the Game and Fish Region 3office in Kingman, has elected

to take early retirement and changecareer paths.

“This decision was made with alot of thought,” Posey said. “Workingin the conservation field is some-thing I believe in strongly. It was mycareer path from an early age.Leaving this profession for anotherisn’t something a person does with-out a lot of consideration.”

Posey announced to his staff onMay 11 that he accepted a positionwith Mohave Mental Health and willbe serving there as Director ofOperations. His last day with Gameand Fish will be May 31 at whichpoint he’ll begin working at MohaveMental Health.

“It’s a bit hard to discuss leavingthe people and the agency I’vespent the better part of 23 yearsworking with and for,” Posey said.“There were a lot of challenges dur-ing my years in Kingman, but weachieved a number of successes.”

Posey played a significant rolein watercraft enforcement efforts onthe Colorado River and worked dili-gently with the BLM and the USFS onland exchanges and countless otherissues surrounding wildlife andwildlife habitat issues. He was alsoheavily involved in the Black-footedFerret Reintroduction Program,numerous access issues thatinvolved not just hunters, but all out-

door enthusiasts, and many high-profile nuisance wildlife concerns.

Possibly the proudest momentfor Posey was the research ofbighorn sheep in the BlackMountains and the decision to con-struct three wildlife overpassesdesigned specifically for desertbighorns. The overpasses were theresult of collaborations both inter-nally and with outside agencies andorganizations.

“Maybe the most rewardingaspect of this job is all the wonderfulpeople I’ve come to know,” Poseysaid. “It’s all about relationships.Without relationships, nothing goodhappens.”

Posey also highlighted theColorado River Nature Center inBullhead City, which is collabora-tively managed, volunteer efforts in

the creation of fish and wildlife habi-tat, and coaching and mentoringyoung wildlife professionals.

“It’s time to turn the reins over tosomeone else to build upon thesesuccesses and grow them to meetthe ever-changing demands of allour constituents,” he said.

Posey first worked as a wildlifeassistant and wildlife manager atGame and Fish from 1986-90 beforetaking a position with the OregonDepartment of Fish and Wildlife in1990. He returned to Arizona Gameand Fish as the Region 3 habitat pro-gram manager in 1993 and wasappointed regional supervisor inJuly 2000.

“Bob has played an importantrole both for this agency and in theKingman community,” said Gameand Fish Director Larry Voyles. “Wethank him for his service and wishhim all the best in his exciting newcareer opportunity.”

Posey isn’t too concerned aboutthe transition from wildlife conser-vation to mental health. He has beenon the Mohave Mental Health boardfor 17 years.

“I’ve been involved with themfor a lot of years,” Posey said. “WhileI will miss all the people who workso diligently to protect Arizona’swildlife, there’s the same type ofdedicated people at Mohave MentalHealth. That part is where I see con-sistency.”n the department website atwww.azgfd.gov. �

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For more information, contactZen Mocarski at (928) 692-7700, Ext. 2301

Game and Fish Supervisor RetiresBob Posey Moves to Mental Health Field

Bob Posey Photo provided by Zen MocarskiAZ Game & Fish Region III

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Horses are more than William Shatner’slifelong Passion. “They have kept meenergized and competitive, and I met

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“Thanks Julie. That’d be awfulnice of you. It it’s no trouble, I’dappreciate it. Sometimes folks take iteasier if someone they know calls,instead of a stranger just showingup.”

“That’s true,” she said, andsmiled. The caretaker had betterknow me. He’s my brother, so thestalls are a done deal. Now; I would-n’t want you thinkin’ I’m bold or any-thing, but you ain’t really gonna eatthat hot dog, are you?”

“I was thinkin’ about it. Why? Is itthat bad?”

“No,” came the reply. “Just aboutlike bitin’ on a rock, is all! The bosswon’t let us throw ‘em away ‘till clos-ing time, and that dog’s been on thewarmer for four hours, at least.Across from the arena is a nice cafe.Good food, plenty of it, and reason-able prices. The folks that own it,own the motel next door, too. Cleanrooms, and again, reasonableprices. Ya look like you could use a

good sleep, and not in the pickupeither!”

“Now, how in the world did youknow I was gonna sleep in the pick-up?”

“Well, it wasn’t hard to figure.Watching you with those ponies ofyours, I could tell that love goes bothways. You for them, and them foryou. You’re in a new town, and I fig-ure you’d want to be close where yacan watch out for ‘em.”

“Also, ya asked about stalls andsuch for them, but never mentioneda motel! As far as the horses, mybrother will make sure they’realright, and you can lock the doorsof the stalls, too. And my mom anddad own the motel and cafe!”

As she was sayin’ this last part,she’d walked over and dialed thephone. “Taylor? Julie. There’s a cow-boy bringin’ in three head of horses.Take care of them, or you’ll answerto me! Call mom, and tell her heneeds a room in front, so’s he canlook out the window tonight andcheck on ‘em, or he won’t sleep awink! I’m closin’ the doors on thisplace, and have mom get out twosteaks and the trimmin’s. We’reheaded that way.”

He was surprised, but pleased,and thanked her, as she dropped thehot dog in the trash, took his moneyfor the gas, then walked out frombehind the counter and as she heldthe door for him, smiled and said,“I’ll see you down there in a few. Gotake care of your horses, and whenyou get that done, meet me at thecafe. I’ll have the steaks cooked, andready.”

She laughed that laugh again, ashe smiled and shook his head.

“Me and the boys thank you, Sis.

Truly we do.”“Git” was all she said, and

laughed some more. Easing down tothe arena, he smiled again.

“Kind of a take charge littlelady,” he said to Waylon, as he wassingin’ on the radio.

Taylor was waitin’ with threeclean stalls. He’d filled ‘em withgood sawdust, and filled the watertroughs. “Figured you’d want to feed‘em yourself,” he said. “Name’sTaylor Parker.”

He stuck out his hand, and thecowboy shook hands, and smiled.

“Thanks, Taylor. Reed Johnson’smy handle. It’s nice to meet ya,” hesaid, as he unloaded the horses, andturned them loose in the arena afterthey’d watered.

Taylor was a real friendly guy,who knew a lot about horses. As theywere talking, and watching the boysrun, kick, and jump, he kept sayin’how those weren’t everyday horses,and how nice they were.

After about twenty minutes ofplaytime, Reed gathered his horses,and Taylor led one, while Reed ledtwo over to the stalls for the night.He put padlocks on the doors, asTaylor smiled.

“Ya ain’t got nothin’ to worryabout, but I don’t blame ya none. Ifthose ponies was mine, I’d lock ‘emup too! Julie is over to the cafe,makin’ dinner, so I’ll see ya tomor-row.”

“Taylor, thanks again. By theway, what do I owe ya for the stalls?”

“Not one thin dime! Julie’d skinme alive, if I was to take money for

that. ‘Specially after she called andset it up. Normally, she wouldn’t dothat, so watch yourself!”

His eyes twinkled, and helaughed, as he shook Reed’s hand,and turned towards the little logcabin where he lived.

As he walked toward the cafe,after parking his pickup, Reedthought, It’s been a long while sinceI met people like this. I’d almost for-got that they existed!

He went through the door, andnodded at the four people sittin’ atthe counter havin’ coffee. Just goodcountry folks, he thought as he satdown in a booth, with his back to thewall. They looked like two olderranchers, a man and woman, proba-bly his wife. They’d all smiled andnodded back, when he’d comethrough the door.

Now, the lady turned and said,“Sir, could I get you something todrink, while you’re waitin’ on din-ner?”

Thank you, ma’am, I’d sure like acup of coffee.”

She smiled, got the pot of coffeeand a cup, and walked over to Reed.“Here ya go. Julie’ll have supper onin just a few minutes. You just relax,and sit a spell.”

Reed smiled, nodded his head,and said, “Yes ma’am, I’ll do that. Ineed it.”

“I know,” she said as she smiledback at him, then turned and walkedback to the counter, and sat downnext to the man again.

To Be Continued

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