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January/February 2018 Newsletter
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A NEW YEAR AND RESOLUTIONS
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New Year's resolutions--everyone makes them, but sometimes they're hard to keep! If you break them down monthly, however, that may help you get more accomplished.
In this issue, we've included a monthly wellness calendar for your horse from the health care company Zoetis, which may keep you on track.
The new year is also time for reflection, and as I sat down to read
The Chronicle of the Horse magazine this past week, it reminded me that life is short. We lost many wonderful horsemen and owners in the sport in 2017, one of which was a good mentor and friend, J.A. "Bucky" Reynolds.
I feel fortunate to have benefited from his life lessons, both in the saddle and on the ground. When I reflect upon my life, I'm grateful that my passion for horses has introduced me to my husband, lifelong friends and 32 years in the horse insurance business. I am blessed.
Thank you for your business and best wishes for a happy and healthy new year!
Ride with the leaders!
Sue Bopp
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In 2017, EMO policy holders received claim payments totaling the following amounts on equine coverages
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- MORTALITY $5,088,489
- MAJOR MEDICAL $1,818,683
- LOSS OF USE $343,853
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| NEW YEAR INSURANCE CHECK UP |
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Many people begin the new year with New Year's resolutions, and here at EMO we're no different! One of our resolutions is to remind you to check your insurance coverage!
Here are a few questions that might help you get started:
- Have you welcomed any new horses to your family who need insurance?
- Have any of your insured horses changed in value?
- Have you updated and sent the list of events, clinics and shows to be held at your facility?
- Have you purchased any new tack, equipment, machinery, tools or vehicles that should be added to your policy?
- Do you need to add anyone as an additional insured to your liability policy?
If you've answered yes to any of the above questions or have others you'd like to ask, please contact us: 800.347.3552.
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- Visiting with Nancy Crary Jones -
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Amateur Nancy Crary Jones, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was recognized for her passion and dedication to the sport when she received the USHJA Amateur Sportsmanship Award in 2016.
The award is presented annually to an amateur who exhibits a degree of excellence and integrity by supporting his or her fellow competitors and volunteering time and resources to various aspects of the industry.
Julie Winkel, a close friend and fellow licensed official, said of Nancy, "Nancy has been chairman of the USHJA Zone 7 Hunter Committee for many years and has her R-rated licenses in Hunters, Hunter Breeding, Jumpers and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation. She's had multiple championships in the Amateur-Owner Hunters on many different horses in her competitive career, and she's always seeking to improve riders in her area by bringing in different clinicians."
Jones didn't begin her riding career in a full-care barn, so her formative years were spent working diligently in the stables and learning horsemanship so she could best care for her horses herself. This work ethic has continued to define Jones' role in the Hunter/Jumper sport--she
owns and operates Applewood Farm with her husband, Mike, where they host shows, clinics and run a boarding business.
While caring for the horses in her life, Jones also supports various charities in her community and in the equestrian industry, including the USHJA Foundation. She hosts clinics for local equestrians from all disciplines in order to improve overall horsemanship in her community.
One of Jones' proudest achievements was raising funds over a six-year period for a local humane society to establish an equine rescue unit, which resulted in more than $400,000 for a shelter, fencing and a trailer, also paying the salary of a compliance officer devoted entirely to equine rescue.
While Jones acknowledged the respect and admiration she's received for her dedication to horses and the sport over the past decades, she was quick to credit one special person.
She said, "My husband probably should have been the one who got the award," she said with a smile. "He's living with one of those lifelong addicts. At one time he said, 'Why couldn't you have just done drugs? We could have sent you to rehab.' Unfortunately, there's no 12-step program for this. It's a life-long addiction, but one that I love."
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Patrick Rodes/Southbound Show Management
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For more than 30 years, Patrick Rodes has been immersed in all things equine. Patrick and his wife Jana run their training facility, All Around Farm, in Argyle, Texas, and have spent countless hours working as owners, riders and breeders in the trenches at horse shows.
With all of this experience, Patrick created Southbound Show Management.
His background on both sides of equine events shaped Patrick's management style into one that's firm but compassionate, structured but flexible, and never allowing the pressure to get the better of him. Southbound Show Management runs events at six venues in four states across the country.
The EMO Agency is proud to partner with Southbound Show Management and sponsor a variety of classes and events throughout the country. For more information, please visit:
www.southboundshows.com.
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The Monthly Equine Wellness Calendar Every Horse Owner Needs
Every horse deserves quality care and welfare. As an educational leader in the equine industry, Zoetis provides best-in-class equine wellness solutions, ranging from vaccines and dewormers, to pain and sedation products. Help ensure your horse's health by working with the best resource - your veterinarian - and know his health and wellness needs, outlined in this 12-month calendar.
January
- Schedule spring wellness examination and vaccination appointment. Help ensure your horse's safety through annual vaccinations against the five core equine diseases: Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, rabies, tetanus and West Nile. Based on your horse's lifestyle, discuss with your veterinarian whether he needs additional risk-based vaccinations, such as equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, leptospirosis or strangles.
February
- Evaluate your horse's diet. Is your horse receiving the nutrition he needs to sustain weight through the winter months? Snow, freezing rain and below-freezing temperatures increase a horse's energy requirements, especially if he's kept in a pasture or outdoor paddock. Maintaining core body temperature can often result in weight loss over winter.
March
- Prepare for spring travel and the summer show season - Make sure your horse's Coggins test and health certificates are updated and check and replenish your first aid kit.
- Schedule your horse's annual dental examination. Horses require an annual dental examination, at a minimum, to help maintain a healthy weight and perform at their best.
- Ask your veterinarian about conducting a fecal egg count (FEC) exam for a quantitative assessment of your horse's parasite burden to identify the frequency of treatment needed.
May
- Deworm your horse in spring. Parasite levels can be at their highest during the spring and fall, and spring is the ideal time to treat for encysted small strongyles (strongyles in the larval stage).
June
- Follow biosecurity best practices. In the heat of competition and trail-riding season, make sure you're following biosecurity best practices to help keep your horse healthy while traveling. Bring your own equipment, including buckets, and do not retrieve water from a communal source. Also limit exposure to other horses, especially direct nose-to-nose contact, as strangles and equine herpesvirus can be passed on to your horse from passive carriers. Use caution in communal areas, such as grazing areas, as bacterial infections and parasites can live outside of the host.
July
- Help prevent injury. Fireworks displays can cause not only great disruption to the lives of horses but also grave danger and injury due to fireworks-related anxiety. Maintain your horse's health and safety and, before celebrating July Fourth, ask your veterinarian whether a mild sedative might help ease anxiety if your horse lives in a fireworks-prone area.
August
- Know signs of heat stress. Without taking proper steps, heat stress can be a dangerous reality for your horse. Familiarize yourself with the signs of heat stress, which include weakness, stumbling and increased respiration and temperature. Help ensure your horse's safety by providing all-day access to fresh water, free choice salt or mineral blocks, and properly ventilated barns.
September
- Prepare for winter. Winter is soon approaching: make sure your barn and the horses stabled within it are prepared. Do you have a plan for snow removal or have hoof-friendly salt to help prevent injury in turnout? Is the barn roof able to handle extra weight from snow and precipitation?
October
- Administer booster vaccinations to help protect your horse's health. While annual spring vaccinations help offer disease protection and can activate an immune response, the American Association of Equine Practitioners vaccination guidelines recommend at-risk horses be vaccinated for equine influenza and equine herpesvirus, also called rhinopneumonitis, every six months.
November
- Deworm your horse in fall. The AAEP recommends tapeworm treatment once a year, in the late fall or early winter. Quest® Plus Gel is the ideal deworming choice for late fall as it treats and controls bots, encysted small strongyles and roundworms in a single dose. Quest Plus also contains an additional active ingredient - praziquantel - that specifically targets tapeworms. Horses may harbor tapeworm infections without showing signs of discomfort; however, the parasite can cause colic, from mild to severe colic episodes requiring surgical treatment.
December
- Keep close watch on blankets for fit and condition and monitor straps. Ensure your horse's blanket is snug and doesn't slide off to one side, which can cause injury.
Special thanks to Zoetis for providing the 12-month horse care calendar. For additional information and resources, please visit the company's website:
www.zoetisus.com.
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Douglas and Jackson Wheeler accepted the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owner's Legacy Award at the USHJA Annual Meeting on behalf of the Wheeler Family. The trophy is presented annually by EMO's E. Sue Bopp and Martha Hall.
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Congratulations to EMO client Melissa Schaefer aboard her Thoroughbred Doctor Who on a successful 2017 show season in the Junior Hunters. Best of luck in 2018!
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Congratulations to Flexible on his retirement!
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Flexible was officially retired from showjumping in 2017. The Irish Sporthorse stallion had an illustrious career, and at the age of 21 was still a top competitor. We at EMO wish him a happy, healthy retirement and hope that Rich Fellers is able to enjoy many more years together with Flexible (out of the show ring!)
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| The EMO Agency congratulates Field Agent Bil Hartman on receiving the Norco Horseman's Association Lifetime Achievement Award. |
The EMO Agency wishes to congratulate longtime employee Vicki Loughborough
on her retirement!
Thank you for 17 years of dedicated service to us and our EMO clients, most recently in Mortality/Vet Services. We wish you the best on your next adventures and will miss you in the Warrenton, Virginia, office! |
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Explore all of our products - How can we help you?
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If you would like to say hello in person, here is where a few of us will be this winter:
Sue Bopp:
February/March - Winter Equestrian Festival - Wellington, FL
April - Lexington Spring Premier and Encore - Lexington, VA
Martha Hall:
February/March - Winter Equestrian Festival - Wellington, FL
March - Tryon Winter Shows - Mill Spring, NC
Mike Moran:
April - Arkansas Hunter Jumper Association - Siloam Springs, AR
April - HITS Coachella, Thermal, CA
Chris Hocutt:
January - Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association Convention & Awards Banquet - Los Alamitos, CA
February - Silver Dollar Quarter Horse Circuit - Las Vegas, NV
March - AQHA Convention - Jacksonville, FL
March - Sun Country Circuit - Scottsdale, AZ
Or give us a call at the office!
800.347.3552
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EMO EAST:
EMO WEST:
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FIELD AGENTS:
Lisa Boswell
J. Blake Boyd
Bil Hartman
Daran Lockhart
Mike Lowry
Bill Reightler
Nate Rolfe
Drew Taylor
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OFFICE/AGENTS:
Mortality/Vet Services
Stephanie Heflin
Kristen Wapinski
Amanda Atkins
Farm & Liability
Chrissy Ward/CSR
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