Newsletter - March 2013 - Pony Club Association of NSW

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cannot be saved. But even then, euthanasia can be ablessing if it can stop the pain or help an older horse diewith grace and dignity.What skills and qualificaons would you need to besuccessful in your job?You need to be a good observer and a problem solver tobe a good vet. Obviously horses cannot talk so you needto observe the clinical signs and try and figure out whatdiagnoscs you need to achieve a diagnosis. Aer that,good horsemanship skills are essenal and also the abilityto talk with people is extremely important ‐ the horsedoes not pay the vet bill ‐ the owner does!What has been the highlight of your career so far?The highlight of my career has been coming to Australia!!I am from Colorado in the US where I worked at ColoradoState University in the Reproducon Secon. I havebred mares all over the states, now it is great to be inAustralia and work here.This issue we shine the spotlight on Dr. Judy Merrio, EquineVeterinarian from Southern Highlands Equine Centre.“I am responsible for the heath and wellbeing of horses andhelping their owners keep their horses happy and health.”Dr. Judy MerrioWhat does your job involve?As an equine veterinarian I am responsible for the health andwellbeing of horses and helping their owners keep theirhorses happy and healthy.Describe a typical day at work?One of the greatest things about my job is the variety ‐ no twodays are the same. In one day I can ultrasound mares, gengthem ready to breed, suture a laceraon, take x‐rays and workup a lameness and treat a colic!What advice do you have for young Pony Club membershoping to follow in your footsteps?Any young person who wants to be a vet should studyhard ‐ vet schools are difficult to enter and the compe‐on is tough. In addion, try to shadow your vet at homeand observe everything that he or she does. This will giveyou a good idea of whether or not you are willing to worklong hours, oen for lile pay and somemes be trod onor kicked all for the love of horses!! We always need moregood vets in the equine field so good luck to anyone whowants to follow this career path. It is worth it.Southern Highlands Equine CentreEmail: info@shec.com.auWebsite: shec.com.auHow did you get this job?To become a veterinarian you need to graduate from highschool, aend four years of undergraduate studies at a universitythen apply and be accepted at a vet school. Vet school isthen 4 addional years of study followed by naonal boardexams. Some vets also complete an internship and residencyand then are specialized in either medicine or surgery.What do you enjoy the most about your job?The part of my job that I enjoy the most is being able to makea difference in a horse's (and owner's) life. It is great to help amare become pregnant, deliver a healthy foal or cure acolicking horse .... all of these aspects of vet medicine are veryrewarding.What is the worst part about your job?The worst part, of course, is having to euthanize an animal if it14
CLUB OF THE MONTHCOMPETITIONENTER NOWTO WINWoonona Pony Club are the winners of the January Club of the Month compe‐on. Woonona is the 63rd Club to win the Club of the month since its inceponin 2007. They have won themselves a fantasc prize pack including;• $600 Horseland Prize Pack from Horseland• $100 gi cerficate from Australian Show Ribbons• Club profile published in the Horse Downunder magazine (pending publisherapproval and quality of photos)Woonona Pony Club’s winning entry is as follows;BY Belinda Coleman, Woonona Pony ClubWoonona Pony Club, Zone 22 meets every 2‐4 weeks at Hollymount Park inWoonona. The club has been running for more than 30 years and currently hasapproximately 30 riding members ranging in age from 3 to 20 + and plenty ofnon‐riding members who are our valued volunteers.The club offers instrucon in the following disciplines: Sporng, MountedGames, Versality, Dressage, Jumping, Cross Country and Show Riding as wellas lessons in proper horse care and safety.A typical rally day involves line up and gear check followed by group allocaons.Each group then rotates through a series of acvies that are set up throughout the grounds.Other fundraising, or social, events run at Woonona Pony club include parcipa‐on in the Woonona Bulli RSL annual Anzac Day parade, summer me "JumpClub" and of course our annual gymkhana. Each year we have riders compengat state championship level in a variety of disciplines.The best thing about being a member of Woonona Pony Club is having the opportunityto make great friends who share a love of riding.HOW TO ENTER: Email the belowto markeng@pcansw.org.au with thesubject heading ‘Club of the Month’.1. Write a Club Profile by filling in theblanks ‐ indicates as ( ) ‐ in the belowparagraphs.( ) Pony Club, Zone ( ) meets every ( ) at( ). The club currently hasapproximately ( ) riding membersranging in age from ( ) to ( ) and ( ) nonridingmembers who are our valuedvolunteers.The club offers instrucon in thefollowing disciplines ( ) as well as lessonsin proper horse care and safety. Atypical rally day involves ( ). Otherfundraising, or social, events run at ( )Pony club include ( ).The best thing about being a member of( ) Pony Club is ( ).2. Aach up to 4 high quality imageswith a photo capon detailing who isfeatured in the photos.1 CLUB PER MONTH RECEIVES: Afantasc prize pack including:• Horseland Product pack valued at$600• $100 gi cerficate fromAustralian Show Ribbons• 5 x Gi Cerficates for an Xtra‐Cool feed bag from Mitavite• Club profile published in theHorse Downunder magazine(pending publisher approval andquality of photos)ENTRIES CLOSE: Last day of everymonth.Photo Capons;Photo 1: Angel Jumping.. Photo 2: Kiama Gymkhana. Photo 3: Our Jump members with out new jump. Photo4: Our Junior State Mounted Games Team with dedicated coach Keely.15
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