A Tribute to Taylor, the horse who started it all.....
On Tuesday, January 24 a horse named Taylor passed away after a long battle with cancer. Sixteen years ago Jaci Ackerman took Taylor in to her heart even though most people who saw him thought he could not possibly survive the day. He was so thin he could barely stand, but Jaci thought he had enough will left to make it and gave him a chance. Under her loving care he blossomed, gained weight and became her loving friend. She did Parelli with him, rode him in several demonstartions and events. Because of her close attachment to Taylor and overwhelming concern for those in his same circumstances Jaci founded the NC Equine Rescue League. HERO was begun by former members of NCERL. Taylor was loved in life and will be missed by all who knew him. If it had not been for Taylor a lot of horses would not have been saved! 
HERO has tickets for sale!
We are doing a 50/50 raffle to raise money for surgery on a new horse in our program, "Lucky Man" who has a bone chip in his stifle requiring removal. He should be sound after rehab and available for adoption!
2012 Guilford County Extension Horse Management Short Courses
Guilford County Agricultural Center
3309 Burlington Road
Greensboro, NC 27405
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 30 Horse Health – Emergencies & Quarantine: Equine Herpes
Virus, Strangles, Colic, Cuts and Eyes Dr. Cindy Kimbrell, Mid State Equine
Monday, February 6 Ask A Vet – Carolina Equine Hospital – Panel of Veterinarians from Carolina Equine will be coming to take Questions from participants.
Monday, February 13 Horse Tack & Equipment – The How’s & Why’s - Robin Lynn, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry
Monday, February 20 Mules & Donkeys – Encourage & Educate Horse Management participants about the mule and donkey industry - Shannon Hoffman, The Carolina Mule Association
Monday, February 27 Land Use & Present Use, Building Codes & Laws, Annexation/ETJ’s, Water Regulations & Watershed Rules & other New Laws which is pertinent to NC Horse Owners.
NC Farm Bureau, NC Horse Council - Sue Gray
Monday, March 5 Endurance Riding – American Endurance Ride Conference, Education Committee
Monday, March 12 Horse Judging – Western & Huntseat - Dr. Mike Yoder, NCSU Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist
Monday, March 19 SWAP SHOP – Bring items to Sell/Trade or buy that something you need!
Horse Management Committee – Randy Boles, David Dick, Sara Jo Durham, Steva Allgood, Rita Nott, & Georgianne Sims
- Registration Fee: $30 for entire series or $5.00 per session.
- Registration Fee will be waived for 4-H members presenting an official current 4-H Program Membership ID Card.
For additional information, call Ben Chase, Rockingham & Guilford County Extension Livestock Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service 1-800-666-3625, 342-8235 Email- ben_chase@ncsu.edu.
In case of inclement weather, please call 1-800-666-3625 or 342-8235 for a recorded message.
Directions to The Guilford County Agricultural Center, Located at 3309 Burlington Road 375-5876 and can be found at http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/guilford/directions.shtmlNew Available Horse:
Scarlett, a saddlebred/arab cross mare, about twenty but sound, healthy and rideable!
Our February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30pm at the Forsyth County Ag Building on Fairchild Drive in Winston-Salem. Call 336-816-1817 for more information. The program will be Equine Massage Theraphy.
A Real Deal!
Support HERO by purchasing your bagged shavings from us!
3.0 cubic foot bags of premium shavings available in three flake types from heavy to a finer style. Cost is $5 per bag, buy one or many, available for pick-up in Winston-Salem at Carpet Warehouse, 923 Liberty Street by calling 336-723-1852, ask for Jim or Carol. Please call in advance and your bags will be ready or pick-up and all sales are cash only. Delivery may be possible for larges orders!
Natural Horsekeeping Class Series February 8 through June 20, 2012 | |
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$15 per class ($150 for the series)
Register in advance for all 10 classes:
$10 per class ($100 for the series, 33% discount over the per class price)
See our Education page for complete details!
H.E.R.O is a tax exempt organization
Check out our "Shop" page for donation options through I-Give, Food Lion and Good Search
H.E.R.O was founded to help those that can not speak for themselves....to be a voice for the profound and strong animal we call the "Horse". The image of the equine represents many things to horse lovers of all kinds; freedom, life, strength and friendship. We at H.E.R.O want to preserve that as much as we are able!
Our baby boy Spirit has a new job!
He is also green broke to ride and will be meeting the cart soon! He is extremely intelligent and will make someone a great partner!