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Post by beta on Dec 16, 2010 17:09:25 GMT -5
This was posted on the Sno-King Saddleup Meetup page.
"The Tacoma Equine Hospital is planning a gelding clinic on Friday, December 31st. This is being sponsored by The Unwanted Horse Coalition - the price is $50. To make an appointment, or to volunteer to assist, call 253.535.6999. Any questions, contact Dr. Meg deGravelles (same phone number.)"
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Post by coconut on Dec 16, 2010 18:30:04 GMT -5
Thank you for posting that. I called Dr. Meg and am going to help with paperwork and checking in that day. I'm very excited to help out with this project! YAY....it's a good one!
She's going to forward me a flyer and some more information. Their goal is to do 10 that day.
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Post by shekaberry on Dec 16, 2010 19:01:01 GMT -5
Should contact everyone on CL that has a colt they are trying to sell and send them the flyer.
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Post by beta on Dec 16, 2010 19:21:49 GMT -5
Thank you for posting that. I called Dr. Meg and am going to help with paperwork and checking in that day. I'm very excited to help out with this project! YAY....it's a good one! She's going to forward me a flyer and some more information. Their goal is to do 10 that day.  This is something that I would be totally down with helping at but I have to work.  At $50.00, I would think she'll hit her goal pretty easily. |
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Post by coconut on Dec 16, 2010 19:56:41 GMT -5
They sent me a PDF file with the flyer on it. Anyone interested in the info can contact me if with an email address via PM if you'd like me to forward a copy to you.
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Post by wildwoman on Dec 17, 2010 19:21:36 GMT -5
When I called today to volunteer-they said they are taking numbers to coordinate volunteers and may have enough that folks will only have like 2 hour shifts-but they taking down as many names as come in, and at that point had 13 colts lined up for brain surgery-and again-they are taking down all the information for more-trying to put together a second event like this in the near future.-So don't discourage anyone from calling and getting on the list-even if they don't make it on this one can be lined up for the next.
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Post by coconut on Jan 1, 2011 14:25:41 GMT -5
I'm thrilled to report that SEVEN new geldings were turned out back into the local equine community yesterday thanks to the awesome vets & staff at Tacoma Equine Hospital. Dr Meg deGravelles & Dr. Linda Hagerman donated the use of their practice & staff to offer this amazing service to local stallion owners...and when I say local, I mean ALL OVER Western Washington. There was a horse from Lynnwood & Juliane from Cowgirl Spirit brought ESP rescue Cherokee all the way from Carnation! King Feed donated straw for bedding while one of the pharmacy suppliers for the practice donated post-op medications. I was told there was a waiting list for both horses & volunteers so clearly there is an ongoing need as well as ongoing support for this type of event. Check out the article in today's The News Tribune: www.thenewstribune.com/2011/01/01/1485110/clinic-turns-8-stallions-into.htmland of course my take on the whole thing on Hoofprints Across My Heart: hoofprintsacrossmyheart.blogspot.com/2010/12/watching-balls-drop-on-new-years-eve.html |
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