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Namibian Horse News 2008
ARAB HORSE BREEDERS SOCIETY
With the Endurance Riding sport going from strength to strength and riders becoming more competitive on both a National and International level, our Namibian bred Arab Horses, helped to place the riders on the international endurance riding rankings.
Today, the Arab Horse Breeders Society, is a well organized, actively functional society, promoting the Namibian Arab Horse Breed and Breeders not only in Namibia but also internationally.
Parelli / Natural Horsemanship Level 1:
26 to 29 May 2008
Application and information:
Leather Connection CC
Tel: 061 269075
Fax: 061 269982
E-mail: leather@iway.na
The African Horse Sickness Trust
Reg IT 2043/2005 PMB
Outbreak
Notification
Date 28th March 2008
Hi there
For the last two weeks these appears to be continual cases reported from the current hot spots namely Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth and North of Gauteng particularly Muldersdrift. Many cases have now been reported South of Johannesburg. In the last 7 days 45 new cases have been reported
I have noticed that the cases mostly are from the previous three weeks and this could be due to the cold snap we experienced during mid March.
There also seems to be far fewer cases reported during March than expected based on previous years % reports which puts March as having about 60% of the total reports. It also seems that our % of mortalities in increasing this year. 2007 – 52% 2008 - 58%
There is also a lot of media interest this year focusing on the E/Cape outbreak. We welcome the exposure as it forms part of out awareness policy but I caution rash statements to the press about “new strains” and “ineffective vaccine” with out any scientific evidence. So far the E/Cape have three strains identified 6,7 and 9. There is no evidence of a new strain and we can see that a large proportion of the mortalities have no vaccination record.
The State vet from the E/Cape has imposed movement control into, within and out of the province. We welcome this initiative even though it might be a little of closing the door after the horse has bolted.
I have included the overall stats in this mail. If you need to see the specific areas please go the map on our website. T
Please insist that all cases you hear of are reported on the website
| Overall Outbreak Statistics | |
|
outbreak duration (months): |
6 |
| Total approved cases: | 290 |
|
Number of horses that died: |
166 |
|
Number of horses that survived: |
124 |
| Reported Cases by Province | |
|
Cases in Gauteng: |
148 |
| Cases in Mpumalanga: | 7 |
| Cases in North-West Province | 21 |
| Cases in Free State: | 4 |
|
Cases in Limpopo: |
16 |
|
Cases in KwaZulu Natal: |
24 |
|
Cases in Northern Cape: |
0 |
|
Cases in Eastern Cape: |
70 |
| Cases in Western Cape: | 0 |
| Cases in Namibia: | 0 |
| Cases in Lesotho: | 0 |
| Cases in other countries: | 0 |
| Reported Cases by Month | |
| October 2007: | 4 |
| November 2007: | 4 |
| December 2007: | 6 |
| January 2008: | 42 |
| February 2008: | 119 |
| March 2008: | 115 |
www.africanhorsesickness.co.za
Regards Douglas Welsh
Two-in-Hand Cart-Driving Course – attention to Driving
The
trainer:
Gert Nietmann, with FN qualifications in driving, Germany.
(fluent in English and Afrikaans)
Date:
21.03.2008 (start 09:00 hrs) until 24.03.2008 (13:00 hrs)
Place:
Riding Stable, Tony Rust Race Track premises
(from road to Daan Viljoen Game Park, ca.7km on left hand
side from Whk)
Aim: At the end of the course each participant should be able to harness a horse in the correct sequence to the carriage and be able to drive the two-in-hand with confidence. (Achenbach system)
Course
contents:
* longing and double-longing
* theoretical knowledge of the harness and the carriage
* practice of the correct handling of reins on the
ground (training apparatus)
* harnessing up and putting the hoses to the carriage
* driving and taking horses out of carriage and harness
* theoretical knowledge
Cost: N$ 500.- per person
For
further information and booking please contact:
Ingemarie Plathe: Tel: 061-235215, Cell: 081-281 2128
e-mail: ingemarie@plathe.in.na
SHOW
JUMPING COURSE WITH MIRJA HORSTHEMKE
07th to 09th of March 2008
We are very pleased to offer a show jumping course with MIRJA HORSTHEMKE on the weekend of the 07th to 09th of March (Friday to Sunday) 2008.
The cost of this course will be N$ 400,00 - Maximum of 4 competitors in a group. Entries close 01st of March 08 for the course. I request you to register as soon as possible (first come first serve basis). The riders interested in Equitation are also welcome – Mirja can help all the riders with the equitation rules and regulations.
For more information Click here
The African
Horse Sickness Trust
Reg IT 2043/2005 PMB
Outbreak Notification
Date 28th March 2008
For the last two weeks these appears to be continual cases reported from the current hot spots namely Grahamstown to Port Elizabeth and North of Gauteng particularly Muldersdrift. Many cases have now been reported South of Johannesburg. In the last 7 days 45 new cases have been reported
I have noticed that the cases mostly are from the previous three weeks and this could be due to the cold snap we experienced during mid March.
There also seems to be far fewer cases reported during March than expected based on previous years % reports which puts March as having about 60% of the total reports. It also seems that our % of mortalities in increasing this year. 2007 – 52% 2008 - 58%
There is also a lot of media interest this year focusing on the E/Cape outbreak. We welcome the exposure as it forms part of out awareness policy but I caution rash statements to the press about “new strains” and “ineffective vaccine” with out any scientific evidence. So far the E/Cape have three strains identified 6,7 and 9. There is no evidence of a new strain and we can see that a large proportion of the mortalities have no vaccination record.
The State vet from the E/Cape has imposed movement control into, within and out of the province. We welcome this initiative even though it might be a little of closing the door after the horse has bolted.
I have
included the overall stats in this mail. If you need to see the
specific areas please go the map on our website.
Please insist that all cases you hear of are reported on the website
www.africanhorsesickness.co.za
HORSE-SICKNESS REACHES EPIDEMIC PROPORTIONS IN SA
Horse-sickness has reached epidemic proportions in Gauteng, Kwazulu, E Cape. Movement restrictions to and from the Cape Province are again in force. Owners are advised to use insect repellants even in vaccinated horses. Please see attached notification from the Department of Agriculture.
Cheryl McCrindle
Date: Tue 11 Mar 2008
Source: SABC News [edited]
<http://www.sabcnews.com/south_africa/health/0,2172,165707,00.html>
The Western Cape Agriculture Department has imposed
an embargo on the
movement of horses into the province. This follows an outbreak of
African
horse sickness (AHS) in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
Spokesperson for the provincial Agriculture Ministry,
Alie van Jaarsveld,
says the decision was taken to protect horses currently in the
Export Zone.
He says more R200 million [25 417 172.70 USD] was lost a few years
ago due
to a ban placed on imports by the European Union.
Dear Riders, Breeders and Horse Friends
I am attempting to organise a Namibian excursion for the well known
South African Equestrian photographer, Hennie van den Berg (PRESTIGE
PHOTOGRAPHY) for the beginning of May 2008.
Hennie is one of the best horse photographers in South Africa and
attends almost every big event (Show jumping, Dressage, Showing
etc.) all over the country.
Should anyone be interested in exploiting his services, please
contact me as soon as possible. The arrangements, itinerary and
costs involved are subject to your responses, as his airfare will be
shared by all interested parties. Thus, the more people involved
the cheaper for all!!
Keep in mind that everyone involved will be
responsible for, and will have to coordinate transportation for
Hennie to and from the different points of destination. He will be
based 80km east of Windhoek at Farm Bodenhausen, and I trust that
those staying far away would provide accommodation at no cost.
Warmblood Breeders: Should Hennie take photos of your
stallions, it will be ready in time for publication in the stallion
register, compiled by Lynda Rabie.
I believe that this is a great opportunity for all of us, as we
would have superior quality photographs for our websites / brochures
/ or other advertising means. Please, don't let this prospect pass,
contact me without delay. I would like to start planning as soon as
possible.
Cord Cordes
Tel: 061-257294
Cell: 081 127 2946
We wish to congratulate Claratal Stud to their new imported Stallion Bellini Go.
Ms Anette and Mr Heiko Freyer, Thank you for your confidence in horse breeding in Namibia and thus giving new, much needed impulses to this small industry
Bellini Go
De 309090140198
Born: 29.06.1998
168 cm (2 ½ years old)
Bellini Go is a highly noble stallion with an unmistakably Trakehner exterior. His ground-covering, efficient movement is impressive. At his keuring he showed energetic impulsion and light-footed movement, with good suspension. He was the only three year old keured in Ausfeldt and he impressed with his capacity to jump.
He passed his stallion licensing in Prussendorf 2002 and gained marks like Character 8.0, Readiness to perform 9.0, Constitution 8,5 Rittigkeit 7,96 and jumping abillety 8.0.
If you would like to see a picture and read more click here
CLICK HERE FOR THE NEWS OF 2007
ENJOY A HOLIDAY AT THE COAST WITH YOUR HORSE
Christmas and New Year is coming up and herewith a holiday at the coast! Cantering on the beach and freedom and enjoyment. etc
Detlev Voigts is willing to transport horses to Swakopmund for those interested.
Leaving Windhoek the 26th December 2007 and returning to Windhoek, Monday the 7th or Tuesday 8 January 2008.
The truck can load nine horses and the cost will be a minimum of N$ 650.00 per horse.
For reservations please contact:
Sibylle Horsthemke
Tel: +264 61 235911
Cell: +264 81 124 2654
Fax: +264 61 225830
Box: 506 Windhoek
E-mail:
bubbles@iafrica.com.na
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