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member of the statewide Maryland Horse Council (MHC), According to MHC offi cer Crystal Brumme Pickett. “Any organization could always use more like him.” Brumme Pickett pointed to his three-decade fi ght to keep deer hunters out of open riding spaces one day a week, on Sundays. “As a gunsmith, Royce had certain credibility in the hunting world, which was instrumental.” Herman was also a very active
Board member with Tuckahoe Equestrian Center for more than 20 years. He was instrumental in orga- nizing the performers of the former, very popular "Outlaw Days" held for many years at T.E.C. Not only did he recruit performers but helped coach their performances. He was also the leg- islative liaison for the group, meeting with lo- cal, state and federal offi cials. He kept T.E.C. members informed about pending legislation at all levels of government.
EQUUS Awards! Two Maryland volunteers were awarded
$270 gift cards for Ariat Boots by the EQUUS Foundation for the third quarter of its quarterly awards program. Michelle Sauer of the Rose of Sharon Eques-
trian School, Inc. (ROSES) in Glen Arm grew up riding and fi rst discovered ROSES while fulfi lling a volunteer requirement for high school. Sauer continued to volunteer at ROS- ES through college and now 15 years later, Sauer stated, “I’m back with an even greater appreciation of the unique ability of horses to connect with humans. ROSES will always hold a dear place in my heart.”
Nancy Spiesman of MHC-member Mary-
land T erapeutic Riding, Inc. in Crownsville began riding when she was eight years old and has continued riding as an adult. She said, “It has been my great joy and privilege to be asso-
• November and December are typically low pas- ture growth months where low ergovaline levels are seen, however the UK VDL recently tested numerous tall fescue samples and detected high ergovaline levels. Often fescue is diluted with other grasses, but recent weather condi- tions have allowed fescue to grow while bluegrass and orchard grass have slower growth or are dormant. UK suggests the following protective
EQUUS Award winners Michelle Sauer and Nancy Spiesman.
ciated with Maryland T erapeutic Riding since 2011, as a volunteer and board member.”
Climate Trends may be Problematic for Mares Grazing on Tall Fescue
T e University of Kentucky researchers issued a statement in November concerning pregnant mares grazing on tall fescue this winter. Ken- tucky’s late summer drought, followed by mild weather this fall, and then recent rains can put mares that graze on tall fescue at risk. Re- searchers have found these weather trends can also aff ect mares here in Maryland. T e statement issued the following important observations: • Recent rains after extended drought have en- hanced endophyte-infected tall fescue produc- tion of the toxic compound, ergovaline. • Owners should restrict exposure to ergovaline in late-term pregnant mares to avoid tall fescue toxicosis.
measures: • Removing mares 60-90 days from their due date from pastures contain- ing more than 20% toxic tall fescue onto pastures containing mainly orchard grass, Kentucky bluegrass or novel en- dophyte fescue. • Feeding appetizing, high-quality hay,
such as alfalfa or alfalfa mixed hay, can dilute the intake of ergovaline eaten on pastures, reducing the risk in situations where moving mares to very low fescue pastures is not feasible. • Discussing managing high-risk mares and us- ing domperidone with a veterinarian. • Once temperatures drop into the high teens, ergovaline usually drops for the remainder of the winter.
Rosecroft Raceway for Sale According to LoopNet, Rosecroft Raceway in
Fort Washington is on the market once again. T e 12,344 square foot sports and entertain- ment building on 124+ acres is being listed by the Transwestern Mid-Atlantic Multifam- ily Group for an “unpriced” listing. T e site, listed as the Rosecroft Raceway Development Site, includes the harness track and is current- ly owned by the Stronach Group, which also owns Laurel Park and Pimlico Racecourse.
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