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Show A5 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 ANIMAL LIFE Pet & Livestock Health, Training Tips and Information Local trainers fare well at Pinto Championship The Pinto Horse Association of America held their annual World Championship Show in Tulsa, Okla., June 8-21. For the second year in a row Rising Sun Quarter Horses of Castle Dale hauled horses from Utah, Arizona, Idaho and California to compete in this prestigious event. In 2007 Hal and April Schiffner from Rising Sun took four horses and returned home to Utah with a World Champion. They enjoyed the show so much that they put together a show string for 2008 especially for this show and invited several other people to attend with them. All together 11 horses were in the Rising Sun barn in Tulsa for 2008. On June 16 “RH Just Ledoux It” a 3year-old gelding owned by Mae and Robin Hutchins of Perris, Calif., was named Reserve World Champion Breeding Stock Gelding. This nice gelding was trained and shown by Hal. Later in the week Hal and RH Just “Commotion Caused,” 2008 PtHA World Champion Weanling Stallion. Owned by John and Pam Padilla, Goodyear, Ariz. Shown by Hal Schiffner. Ledoux it were named 3rd place overall in Breeding Stock Trail. That same day “Comedy Star” a 4-year-old stallion was named Reserve World Champion Stallion. He is owned and was shown in the Amateur Class by Carol Stiner of Kuna, Idaho and shown in the Open Class by Schiffner, where he placed 3rd overall. “Hi Country Socks” an aged Gelding took 4th place overall in the Youth Leadline class, shown by Bailey Keele who is 7 years old and lives in Richfield. “Comedy Kid” a yearling gelding, took 4th place overall in Yearling Breeding Stock Geldings. He is owned by Carol Stiner of Kuna and was shown by Schiffner On June 18, “Commotion Caused” a weanling stallion owned by John and Pam Padilla of Goodyear, Ariz., won the great honor of World Champion. He was trained and shown by Schiffner, and the win was very exciting both for Hal and his owners, who plan to have Hal exhibit him at the Paint World Show in November in Fort Worth, Texas. Having lost his accomplished sire in February of this year, he is a shining star and possible replacement for John and Pam. This was his first show and he is just starting to fill the “Comedy Star,” 2008 PtHA Reserve World Champion Amateur Stallion. Owned by Carol Stiner, Kuna, Idaho. Shown in Amateur by Carol Stiner and in Open by Hal Schiffner. big shoes of his sire. Also on June 18, “”RJK Wheel Of Fortune” a 2-yearold gelding, won the World Champion designation. He is owned and was shown by Ric Keele of Richfield. “Im Here To Play” a 4 year old mare was 4th place overall in Tobiano Mares. She is also owned and was shown by Ric Keele of Richfield. Tulsa is always rainy and warm in June but the Rising Sun gang barely noticed, having one full week of busy showing. LaDonna Nelson from Price has worked for Rising Sun for more than two years and is a major part of the success story. LaDonna fits and grooms all of the show horses for the farm. This annual world championship show offers something for everyone, including classes for ponies, minis and gaited horses registered with the Pinto Horse Association of America. There is a costume class, a dog show (complete with costumes), a trainer’s leadline class and the association also hosts a free barbecue with live entertainment. Anyone wishing for information on this show or the Pinto Horse Association of America can contact them at www.pinto.org or phone them at 405-491-0111. They can also contact Hal Schiffner at 435-749-7120. He would be happy to talk to you about registering your spotted horse as a Pinto. POINTS ON PETS Fortunately, there are commercially prepared canned formulas made specifically for orphaned kittens. Your veterinarian can probably get these for you. The directions on the formula’s package should be followed exactly. Most very young kittens need to be fed six to eight times per day. By about 3 to 4 weeks of age, most can be fed some solid foods and lap milk from a saucer. By 7 to 8 weeks of age, most kittens may be fully weaned. Although caring for a young orphaned kitten can be challenging, the rewards are usually great. : Not long ago our dog picked up a grape that my husband accidentally dropped on the floor and ate it! Of course our dog played with the grape for a while before eating it be- R.G. Elmore, D.V.M. Copley News Service Q : While fishing at a nearby lake our children found an abandoned kitten. We could not find the kitten’s mother and are pretty sure that someone dropped her along the road. We think that the kitten is only a few weeks old. She is simply adorable! What should we feed her? : You should take your new family member to your veterinarian for a complete physical examination including an examination for internal and external parasites as well as for vaccinations. Your veterinarian can also give you advice regarding the care of your kitten. A Q cause she really did not know what to do with it. After this happened I started to wonder if grapes are poisonous for dogs. I have heard that raisins should not be fed to pets. : Although both raisins and grapes are toxic for pets, one eaten occasionally is usually not harmful. Raisins and grapes can cause acute gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and kidney failure. Other clinical signs of poisoning due to eating grapes and raisins include lethargy, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Eating raisins and grapes can cause death in pets. Accidents happen! However, toxic substances should not be intentionally fed to pets. A ADOPT A PET You Know You Want Me This 10 week old male Lab mix is looking for a place to call home. He can be yours for $55, which includes neuter and rabies vaccination. An AVID Chip is also available at the time of the adoption for $12. This pet and many others are available at the Emery County Animal Shelter in Castle Dale, 490 West, SR-29. Call 381-2539 for more information. Wild Horse Adoption A small group of horse lovers gathered at the Castle Dale Rodeo Grounds on June 28 to take a look at wild horses and burros available for adoption through the Bureau of Land Management adoption program. Animal Hospital Large & Small Animals (435) 637-5797 or 1-800-718-5797 We Carry Science Diet Pet Food A MeMBer of The AMericAn AniMAl hospiTAl AssociATion J. Boyd Thayn, D.V.M. 1989 Airport Road Price, UT Sequoya Boarding & Grooming ASSA Member Cheryl Sorensen Alisha Roberts Hand Scissoring & Shaping 28 Years (435) 384-2665 100 East Rock Canyon Road, Clawson 7 miles South of Castle Dale Specializing in training, handling and exhibiting of AQHA horses in Halter and Western Performance. Hal & April Schiffner www.risingsunqh.com Quarter Horses and Arena, LLC (435)749-7120 (cell) • Castle Dale, UT Keep your pet safe this Summer while you travel. We have boarding facilities for dogs and cats. Pets who stay over for 3 nights receive a complimentary bath on the day they go home. Pets are let outside and walked at least twice every day, and our kennel staff will pamper your pet with individual attention if you choose. Glen Jensen, DVM Sharmon Gilbert, DVM 490 West Hwy 29 Castle Dale • 435-381-2539 |
