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Show The Ogden Valley news Page 10 Volume XVII Issue IX October 15, 2009 Introducing Bare Essentials Hoof Care, LLC—Happy horses hoofin’ it naturally What started out as a concern for her own horses, turned into a passion and now a business for Laura Warburton. Warburton states, “At my age, I really didn’t see the need to start a hoof care business. Taking care of my own horses’ hooves seemed enough in and of itself. However, my love of horses and the success I experienced made me realize I couldn’t keep this to myself or to a select few any longer.” Laura has opened up her business to serve the needs of Valley residents and their horses. She states that she is capable of working with horses of all sizes, including mini horses. Bare Essentials is more than hoof trimming; it’s a way of life. At first glance, going barefoot seems a relatively straightforward task. It should be as easy as pulling iron shoes and riding off into the sunset. However, the realities are that it takes a committed owner to successfully transition a horse from shoes to barefoot. Proper transition is key to success. To help with the process, Bare Essentials, an authorized dealer for EasyCare, Inc., carries several lines of hoof boots including the new Glove and a traditional favorite, Easyboot. Laura Warburton has owned horses most of her life. “As a horse owner, my job was to find the best farrier available and to watch for thrush. That was the extent of my hoof knowledge,” Laura said. Then one day, I woke up and thought, “Why iron shoes?” That led her on a quest for knowledge leading to instruction from both Jamie Jackson and Pete Ramey, leaders in the hoof care industry. After several group trainings and one-on-one training with several proven professionals, she experimented on her own four horses. “All my horses are happy and iron-shoe free. We ride all over the Valley in some of the rockiest terrain I’ve ever seen,” Warburton enthusiastically reports. “For a time, I only took on select clients—people who were willing to learn to do it for themselves. I had to limit myself due to health issues. However, now I’m happy to report that I can help many more horses and their owners!” Warburton states that winter is a perfect time to transition horses to barefoot. You can contact Laura for more information, to discuss the details of your individual needs, or to make an appointment; call 801-458-2997 or 801-745-8811. You may also email Laura at <bare@ourbigworld.us> The transition from shod to healthy barefoot. High Altitude Fitness Celebrates Its Third Anniversary Looking back three years to October 11, 2006, High Altitude Fitness opened its doors in Huntsville. In a very limited space, two sisters—Chandra Barrong and Caralee Burton—tried to bring the Valley something that they desperately wanted for themselves—a place to work out. They started with adult fitness as their main focus, but shortly thereafter realized the Valley had an even greater need for kids’ recreation, education, and childcare. Space and resources were limited but their program brought so much innovation, creativity, and fun to kids of all ages that it quickly grew into much more. Since then, the program has outgrown two facilities and has finally found the perfect home in a much larger space in Eden. Starting out as a kids’ club so moms could work out, High Altitude Kids (HAK) has grown over the last three years into a full-fledged children’s recreation and education center. Many Valley families have enjoyed the programs HAK have brought to the Valley. Kim Best, a Valley resident and patron, says of the program, “HAK does an amazing job recruiting top notch instructors from both the Valley as well as Ogden. Every program we have attended is well organized, safely managed, and of the highest caliber—not what many might expect from a ‘small town’ organization.” Kim’s favorite program has been the rock climbing camp. Having participated in it herself, she finds the challenge fun and exhilarating. Over the last three years her children have also participated in dance, tumbling, art, birthday parties, and more. A focus on education and childcare has been the most recent endeavor for the owners. After an amazing response to their three preschool classes this fall, High Altitude Kids has decided to open up an additional preschool class on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. They also offer childcare, playschool, and a wide variety of summer and holiday camps. “After three years of parents enrolling their kids in multiple recreation classes every day as an alternative to daycare, we decided to design and offer a program to give more parents an option for safe, fun, and innovative childcare,” says Caralee Burton, co-owner of HAK. The recreation programs are as big and fun as ever, and additional equipment is on the way. By this spring HAK plans to have an in-ground pit, another trampoline, more mats, and even more floor space. “We need to expand our equipment to keep up with the growth,” says Chandra Barrong, co-owner and manager. If you dropped in on a Tuesday afternoon, you would see what Chandra is talking about. With over 40 kids participating in the new karate program, the growth supports even more expansion, and they intend to keep up with it. The owners are grateful for the support that residents of Ogden Valley have shown. Chandra and Caralee state, “Without all the participants and all of the residents who have been with us since the beginning, we wouldn’t still be here. We really want to express our thanks!” HAK is looking forward to another great year, more growth, and even better programs. For more information, call 801-745-2653, or check it out online at <www.hafutah.com> Acupuncture and Colds and Flu’s By Beth Kristenson, L.Ac. Chinese Medicine is a Holistic medicine in that it treats the whole body, mind, and spirit. It is primarily a preventative type medicine, in that in old days in China, if you got sick, then your acupuncturist wasn’t very good. Following Traditional Chinese Medicine practices—which includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, food therapy, meditation therapy (Qi Gong), and movement therapy (Tai Chi)—a person would have strong wei qi (protective qi) and zheng qi (righteous/healthy qi) and, therefore, be able to fight off evil qi (Xie qi). The daily stresses of life, including work, diet, emotional/relationship challenges, lack of or too much exercise, all contribute to the weakening of your righteous and protective qi. When Evil qi is stronger than healthy qi, you get sick. Regular acupuncture to balance and strengthen your healthy and protective qi will help prevent frequent colds and perhaps lessen the severity of the flu. In addition, there are Chinese herbal formulas that, if taken early in the first day or two of a cold or flu, will stop the progression of the cold, or minimize the symptoms and duration of the sickness. A common cold is considered Wind Cold, and includes the symptoms of chills, muscle aches, scratchy throat, runny nose, and a lowgrade fever. Wind Cold can transform into Wind Heat. Wind Heat symptoms include fever, some chills, significant sore throat, and general malaise and fatigue. Chinese herbal formulas are different than medications in that they use whole plant parts— leaves, twigs, berries, etc. Pharmaceuticals, in general, look for the active ingredient in a plant, and then isolate and concentrate it. With herbal therapy, it is believed that by using the entire plant part with it’s multiple actions, and combining it with other plant parts, to enhance some actions and minimize others, you get a safer, more gentle and even more effective CLEAN and HAUL ~ Garage / Barn / Basement Relax this winter knowing your whole house is in order. Very reasonable rates. Call (801) 745-0701 to leave a message or call 801-927-8413 Ask for Dave. result. The herbal formulas for Wind Cold and Wind Heat that I have available are made in China under “Best Manufacturing Practices” and then packaged in the United States. I take herbs on a regular basis, and have found that the formulas for cold, sore throat, and flu are very effective. If you’d like to purchase these herbs to have on hand and ready in the event you feel a cold coming on, contact me at 801-7832094. You can also be treated with acupuncture during a cold or sore throat to aid in fighting off the evil qi. The nurse in me can’t emphasize enough the importance of washing hands, sneezing and coughing in your elbow, and staying home and resting when you are sick. Acupuncture Clinics Continue The Farmers Market is over, but our lives continue, including those aches and pains that seemingly won’t go away. Shan Yao Mountain Medicine Acupuncture Clinic will continue to offer acupuncture via the “community acupuncture” model the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The community acupuncture model is where multiple (up to four) clients can be treated simultaneously, thereby sharing the cost. No appointments are needed, and there does not have to be three other people in the room for the lower cost. ($20/session). After having signed initial paperwork that includes informed consent and a brief history, clients choose an available lounge chair or the treatment table. Points are selected primarily in arms and legs from the elbow and knee down. Some shoulder and back points may be selected if they can be accessed without removing clothing. Once in the treatment area, clients relax to meditative music. Conversation is kept to a minimum as clients experience an inward healing quietness. Acupuncture needles are retained usually for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the client indicates when they’re ready for the needles to be removed. Shan Yao Mountain Medicine is located in the Old Town Eden building behind Carlos and Harleys Cantina in the back of Bay C (past the cardio-equipment of High Altitude Fitness). In addition to the community acupuncture model, individual appointments can be made for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on non-community acupuncture days, and from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. after community acupuncture. Red Cliff RanCh & Cafe Halloween Par ty October 31st 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM Boars Head Sliced Meat or Cheese 2 lbs. or more Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $53.60 with coupon Expires 11/1/09 a homemade hot fudge brownie sundae. Located below Causey Dam, “the gateway to Monte Cristo.” Marie Calendar Pie 50c OFF with coupon Expires 11/1/09 40lb. Box “Brielle’s Sweet Tooth” Friday and Saturday Nights Any Bakery Item - $2 or more 50c OFF with coupon Expires 11/1/09 Expires 11/1/09 Try our new desert special Grilled T-Bone STeak dinner Any Pumpkin 50c OFF with coupon Expires 11/1/09 50c OFF with coupon “Strings” will be performing. 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