ASAP Farm Updates

Native American Quote

2012-01-25T10:08:00.001-06:00

> A Crow chief named Plenty-Coups summed up what his mount meant to him:
>
> "My horse fights with me and fasts with me, because if he is to carry me
> in
> battle he must know my heart, and I must know his or we shall never become
> brothers. I have been told that the white man, who is almost a god, and
> yet
> a great fool, does not believe that the horse has a spirit. This cannot be
> true. I have many times seen my horse's soul in his eyes.".. . . .

Updates on Joseph

2012-01-25T09:11:00.001-06:00

Shimmering Joseph has a facebook page - you can type in his name and see
his picture!

This horse is seeking foster care or a permanent home very soon.

He raced in Maryland and is a Standardbred - somewhere in writing it
states Joseph is a Thoroughbred but will attach documentation here with
his age and registry.

He is a beautiful and wonderful horse - was reportedly kicked in the chest
by a draft horse after his racing days ended and the owner states he gets
sore after about a five mile ride or a three hour ride.....carrying a
little under 300 pounds. He was ridden in some patrol situations and did
well.

If you are still interested PLEASE contact Sue today at 608-792-5126 or
email asapinc@mwt.net

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SHIMMERING JOSEPH (T67136, G)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Foaling Date:	02/10/1998	Sex:	Gelding
Foaling Place:	WHITLEYBERG MD	Color:	Bay
Tattoo:		Freezebrand:	T6713
Death Date:		S&D Last Year:
Markings:	STAR; BOTH FRONT HALF PASTERNS; LEFT HIND CORONET WHITE, ALL WITH BLACK SPOTS.

Eligibility:	Yes

CURRENT OWNER
Clifford N Outten (1098N0)	Harrington,DE	Effective: 04/05/2003
E & K Stable Inc (942H21)	Harrington,DE	Effective: 04/05/2003
Kenneth P Outten (979G65)	HARRINGTON,DE	Effective: 04/05/2003
Certificate Mailed 04/14/03


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Status

2012-01-20T12:30:00.001-06:00

Pay Pal account: Today we transferred $300 from our pay pal account to
checking to pay for incoming hay. We are going through hay at the rate of
this amount every 3 weeks or so. Keep in mind all horses at the farm are
ASAP horses, minus:
Tilly the donkey
Skippy
Sheba
Magnus
Randy
Fargo
All else are property of ASAP. I have recently put out a plea to all
placing owners who have horses living here as sanctuary horses or as
ambassadors for the ASAP program (including Taser Gun and
Timesareachanging). We have a total of 26 horses on our property, and
limited funds to feed them.

If anyone wishes to contribute towards hay or feed bills, you can contact
Chaseburg Farmers Union directly at 608-483-2194.
We purchase our feed by the half ton, it is a 12% sweet feed mix - the
coop has the recipe. If you want to donate 50# at a time, it won't be
much!

If you want to order a round bale of hay, an 1800# round bale from our
latest source only runs $50. I can get you the contact information for
the hay supplier if you email ASAP at asapinc@mwt.net or call Sue's cell
at 608-792-5126. This is the most reasonable hay we have found so far,
and lasts us far longer than the large squares. The large squares run
half the weight, and cost either $50 or $75 each. They are easier to move
with our tractor.

There is still money left for a round bale feeder, which is badly needed.

Any ideas on sources of support would be much appreciated during this time
of year!

Sue

Help Save A Horse.....and Quick Announcement

2012-01-19T19:48:00.001-06:00

I got a call from the Amish community yesterday - they are looking to sell
a six year old STB/draft cross mare. This mare is small, at around 14
hands or a smidge taller - dark, and so gentle even kids can ride and
drive her. They are hoping for at least $600.

ASAP is unable to purchase her due to lack of finances; as a matter of
fact, we have a load of hay coming tomorrow that we can only pray we have
the money for. If you or someone you know is interested in this mare
before she goes to sale, email Sue at asapinc@mwt.net or call Sue's cell
at 608-792-5126.

High Schoolers and all else interested: Practice this Saturday will be
early - Tony will be here before 11:00 am.

If you cant make it Saturday and just want to come and ride on Sunday,
come in the afternoon, after 1:00 please - and thank you!

HORSE IN RHINELANDER NEEDS HELP

2012-01-18T19:30:00.001-06:00

We are looking for foster care or adoption of a Standardbred gelding. This gelding was trained for mounted patrol.

Due to unusual circumstances his owner is donating him to ASAP but if he
is not placed quickly he may be taken to sale.

If you can help please please let us know by emailing asapinc@mwt.net or
phoning Sue's cell at 608-792-5126.

Our Condolences

2012-01-17T21:54:00.001-06:00

We are mourning the loss of Lois Heyerdahl tonite.
We heard through the echoes from the equine community that Lois passed
away yesterday morning after a battle with cancer. Lois was 80.

Lois personally delivered a yearling Appendix filly to the ASAP farm
several years ago. Biggles Made It, aka Frilly, was not conformationally
sound, but Lois wanted the best for Frilly and entrusted her life to us.

Frilly continues to be cared for by her adopter in Iowa. Frilly had some
incredibly impressive bloodlines.

We pray for the family and the friends of Lois who knew her so well and
shared her passion for horses.

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High School Group Active W Horses!

2012-01-17T12:37:00.001-06:00

Here are some pics taken last weekend. As you can see, we had all breeds of horses ridden that day! The majority of what the girls and guys rode were Standardbreds. The fastest Standardbred at barrels right now is good ol' Remmie! Lakehills Texas, at age 25+, is the second fastest horse all-around!

Chief is mr. steady, but not much for real speed. Chief is still a great horse for learning good solid riding skills. Fargo, the seasoned rope horse, sometimes likes to play little games with those who aren't super experienced, but he is still safe and a lot of fun.

We are having a blast!

Also included are a couple of pics of Taser Gun Brandy and Cobra. Enjoy

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Meeting

2012-01-17T00:18:00.001-06:00

Annual board meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30 at 6:30 pm.
Notice will be posted locally.
The public is invited to attend.
We welcome new volunteers and members.

Where: Hideaway Restaurant - Chaseburg WI
When: Sunday, January 30 - 6:30 pm

SPECIAL THANKS to Dr. M. Webster for her recent gift of $250
Alice and Ray H. for their donation of $200
Lori H. W. for her gifting of $300 on Jan. 16

You are making it possible for us to purchase badly-needed hay feeders and
hay to go in those feeders. Thank you again!

Saturday and Sunday Riding/Lessons/Etc

2012-01-12T21:40:00.001-06:00

Looks like Sunday is going to be warmer than Saturday, but all high school
students who are interested in coming either day in the afternoon are
welcome.

Two 11 year olds are coming to ride Standardbreds on Saturday and to enjoy
a little time at the farm - it will be their first experience and it is a
birthday present for one of the girls so we will be sure to make them feel
warm and welcome.

Anyone who wants to ride Saturday or just come and hang out is welcome.

Tony B. will be here Sunday afternoon and has offered to come in the
afternoon. It is supposed to be in the 30's if we are lucky!

Curtis, bring your buckin barrel! And, let's all learn how to tie a
quick-release knot this weekend - it is a MUST!

ASAP at Midwest Horse Fair

2012-01-11T16:24:00.001-06:00

We will have a booth in the coliseum this year at horse fair. It is a
small let-down, but we are bound to be back next year with horses.

In the meantime, ASAP has put a $75 deposit on our booth space. We are
looking for sponsors and also people who would like to be involved inside
a warm space, sharing our love of Standardbreds with the public.

Would you like to volunteer with us? Give me an email at asapinc@mwt.net

Also I am welcoming ideas on what we may showcase there (raffle? handouts?
other?)..........to make our booth a place the public cannot resist!

I would love to have Lou W.'s power point for people to look at, or
transform it into a dvd we could run repeatedly over the weekend?

As usual, the Illinois harness racing community and Iowa Harness Horse
Association will welcome ASAP in joint demos. Last year Illinois did not
showcase their racing Standardbreds, but ASAP was there to show the
public life after racing. We may even go into Minnesota this year to demo
if there is enough interest in that state from adopters, since Running
Aces has harness racing presence now. Thanks to our harness racing
partners in those states for their continued endorsement and moral
support!

TAZ

2012-01-10T12:30:00.001-06:00

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Taz has come a long way since his arrival at ASAP over a year ago now.

It is very evident that he has fantastic training as a young horse, and
has virtually NO issues under saddle.

As his name indicates, he only has a few "isms" which seem to get better
with each passing month. He is difficult to catch if in a large turnout
or pasture. If one were to opt for keeping a halter on him at all times,
it would never be an issue. We choose NOT to do this for safety reasons,
but catching him has not been very challenging.

Taz tends to be dominant - and even is head of his small herd of five,
over the infamous Taser Gun! If you have followed Taser, you know that he
has had some herd dominance issues himself, but Taz rules over Tase
(interesting play on words!).

Taz will try little tiny games like not standing still while you mount
him, but if you are patient and wait for him, he will stand. He has
gotten over his head shyness in terms of backing up when you go to bridle
him. He takes the bit fairly well (may raise his head up high for a bit
until he knows he won't get away with it), and rides like an absolute
dream.

He has been ridden on trails this past year and then has been on tons of
road rides. Most recently, we took him on a four mile ride called "the
loop" where he had to pass barking dogs, chickens, and other horses and
cows, as well as traffic. NO PROBLEMS!

It would be so great to see Taz get a good home - will try to attach some
updated pictures. Thanks to Jen Moore for taking the pics and thanks to
Rebecca for riding!

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News from the Home Front

2012-01-04T21:42:00.001-06:00

Once again, we are getting telephone calls and email messages with people
voicing concerns over horses who are being neglected. These calls are
coming from a distance.....anywhere from Minnesota to all parts of
Wisconsin. Horses who people know are NOT being fed, or
watered......horses that are thin and emaciated, yet when the county
sheriff's department is called if there is even a speck of hay on the
ground there is "nothing they can do". Still, horses starve and die and
lay in the middle of a group of horses fighting their way to a feeder that
might contain one strand of hay.

I have to wonder what the problem is? Why can't authorities exercise
their right to force a citizen to surrender animals that clearly aren't
being cared for? One deputy once told me that he had no qualms about
responding to a call on emaciated horses, and giving owners two weeks to
get the horses good quality hay and note a difference in their appearance.
If at the end of two weeks he shows up, and the horses have not improved,
he enforces his right to remove them from their owner. THE SAD THING is
that usually, after two weeks, when he has returned to check on a thin
horse, the horse is gone. Vanished.

So ASAP gives advice to those who call or email - advice on connections
ASAP may have or key people ASAP knows who can help in their area. Usually pressing the issue gets action - never letting up after a
complaint to authorities - keeping on them - the authorities get tired of
getting the relentless calls and follow up, but it is sad that it has to
be that way. I did refer the MN case to the MN Hooved Animal association,
and an investigator is going there. I don't know what will become of the
Wisconsin case. I hope they call back to tell me.

We have several pressing issues ourselves. We desperately need to find a
place for Fox Valley Deon and Kung Fu Guru. There have been several
people interested in them, but no follow through. Transportation is an
issue for Kung Fu Guru - if anyone is willing to ship a horse from Gays
Mills to northern MN for a very qualified and very interested young lady
(she already has adopted Never Smoother), please let me know by email.

If anyone is interested in trying either of the two geldings to see if
they would fit in with your family, let me know as well. We are trying to
cope with the 26 we have here currently. Remmie keeps breaking out of his
pasture and has been out four times in the past two days. It might have
something to do with me running out of alfalfa cubes yesterday so he had
to go without, and he really depends on those as he is missing so many
teeth!

We got a great deal on round bales - 1800# bales for $50 each. Good
quality hay and the horses like it.......only trouble is, we were unable
to move the hay with our little New Holland tractor! So, do you know what
a pain it is to fork off round bales a little at a time and bring the hay
over to the bale feeders with a tractor bucket? MADDENING! Almost funny
in a way, to have great hay but no great way to serve it! LOL.

We were able to get one bale feeder so far for $100, it had to be welded
in spots and it still, after four days, hasn't made it into the pasture
where we really need it. I am praying for the magic round bale feeder
assemblerer to come tomorrow! I am also anxious (thanks to Lori Hahn of
Iowa) to purchase another feeder for the back turnout that currently has
broken pipes exposed and is collapsed on one side. It is hard to find
used ones in good condition. We may have to break down and purchase a new
one. Craig joked that now all we need is the hay to put in them....

We had a traveler from Wyoming here to visit last week and he was very
impressed by Market Analysis. Market Analysis must go about 17 hands
tall, or very near to it. I know I know - I need to get pictures! The
gentleman from Wyoming is a businessman and also retired school
administrator - he packs in the Tetons and wants a Standardbred like his
brother has to pack with. We had a couple of jokes at the Quarter horse's
expense (he was raised with them in South Dakota).........and we parted
with me offering to bring a horse out to Wyoming if he found the right
one. That would make our 4th or 5th adoption in that state!

I don't know what will become of Torque who is on the kill broker's lot in
Pennsylvania. We tried. We reached out to help. That is all we can do. Someone says you can't save them all - but I have to wonder if when a
situation is presented if we should not respond to it? I know networking
together we can all make a difference.

Just got a new horse referred today - and he is grandson of Laag!!! He is
a big 16.2 hand gray, he is only five, and he has been on trails, and
rides and drives. The horse is in Michigan, so we are either seeking a
home in the state, or a person willing to transport him to Wisconsin.

We continue to be grateful to our foster farms, Marie K., Marge B., Pete M
(he now has Sugar, Ginger, Gym Knoll Tons, and Sadie!), Diane M (who has
Mentos Shower), Ray and Alice who still have Goodnight Starship, and
Carmen who does our web site and also fosters! We need to think of a good
fundraiser to help support everyone this winter....anyone have ideas?

Thanks to Amanda Wilson for her incredible photos, and we are hoping for
more soon!

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MWHF

2011-12-28T23:50:00.001-06:00

I just glanced back at my October emails and discovered an email from a
MWHF coordinator offering ASAP stall space for the 2012 fair!!!!!!!!!!
We even discussed barn assignments. So keep your fingers crossed - I did
forward that email over to the correct coordinator and hoping that people
keep their word to ASAP.

Hope you enjoy the picture of Kobrador Cosmos (or is it Cobrador
Kosmos?)......coming up from a drink at the creek during our last snow
storm. It is hard to believe all the snow is gone and there is even green
grass growing in places. I am thankful to have gotten one of my wishes
for Christmas - a mild winter and NO SNOW! Wonder how long it will last?

Thank you so much to:

Mary Ellen and Mike Miller - for their donation of $100
Mary D. - Iowa - for her donation of $50
Andrea T. - MN - for her donation of $200
Comfortex Mattress Co - for their donation of $200
Ray and Alice H. - for their donation of $100
George and Rose Bonomo - for their donation of $75
Pat S. - Galesville - for her donation of $30
Brenda of Colorado - Mc Dominant's "mom" - for her family's donation of $35

Thank you all!

Rodeo Basics is BUSY and FUN

2011-12-28T11:33:00.001-06:00

We have had a really great turnout with kids ages 8-60 this past week!
Thank you to Tony B. who is donating all of his time to come from Iowa to
our place to teach anyone who wants to learn about roping, riding, and
rodeo.

I think I counted about 15 people in the arena the first day, and
yesterday brought about 10. We plan to meet again on Saturday afternoon
here at the farm.

We are able to offer this practice free of charge, only asking for
donations of feed or dewormers for horses, or a donation in any amount. Tony deserves a huge hug for his dedication and endeavor to keep rodeo
alive and thriving in our area!

It is never too late to join us. The roping chute has arrived, and steers
are coming! It can only get better!!!!!

Rodeo

2011-12-21T22:16:00.001-06:00

Hello friends!
We have had amazing response to the invitation we have given children and
young people and even adults to come to our farm and be mentored by a PRCA
cowboy (or 2 or 3).....

We have ropers and bull riders and even a barrel racing coach and are
excited for our first session to begin Friday from 1-5.

If you can make it, please join us! Our youngest participant is 8, oldest
is.....welllll I WONT TELL! We will have fun.

If you have ever wanted to know how to rope and ride, ride and bulldog or
steer wrestle, or ride bulls, or even goat tie, please join us! Looks
like it's gonna be a weekly event.

More Pics - Merry Christmas!

2011-12-19T19:16:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Amanda Wilson for volunteering her time to shoot some photos for
our web site - had to share!

Merry Christmas from
Arne
Skippy
Market Analysis
Tilly
Mayatuk
Timesareachanging
and everyone at ASAP!

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Merry Christmas To All!!!!

2011-12-19T18:58:00.001-06:00

This is an ASAP Christmas letter - trying hard not to make it too wordy,
but my heart is so full of great things to say about the outstanding
adopters that have found their equine friends........I don't know where to
start.

With Brenda's blessing, I'd like to share a bit about her new horse, Mc
Dominant. Mc Dominant came into our program as a 3 year old several years
ago, from a loving owner Len Cummins and his wife, who knew Mc Dominant
would not make a champion race horse. Tall, reddish, BEAUTIFUL to behold,
Craig and I traveled to central Illinois to the county fair track to pick
him up.

It was very difficult for Len and his wife to say "so long", yet they knew
that by donating him to ASAP they would be a part of his journey to a new
home. He was adopted by his first unbelievably loving adopter and
traveled right back to Illinois within the first couple of months! There
he was retrained to saddle, and ASAP received many pictures of McDominant
being ridden English, and being very much loved by a little girl.

As things go for us in life, it became impossible for Mc Dominant to
remain with this family who had put so much of their money, their heart,
and soul, into this big, gentle horse. The adopter was courageous enough
to allow him to be replaced, and she became part of the decision on where
he should go and with whom.

Along comes Brenda, a woman that I enjoyed talking with on the phone, who
was remarkably similar in personality to Mc Dominant's first adopter, and
who was committed to meeting him. She flew to the MidWest and drove many
places on her quest to find the right horse. She saw Mc Dominant first
(and her mind was probably made up the first day), but to be fair she
traveled to Cedar Rapids to see Goin Ballistic and Izabeau, and then came
to Wisconsin to meet DT. I had the best day this past summer when Brenda
came to ride, and we took a one or two mile jaunt with her aboard DT.

It was a real toss-up.........but in the end Mc Dominant was the horse
Brenda chose to bring home to Colorado (not many Standardbreds out
there!).

She has never looked back. I received a card from her today that brought
me to tears, and reminded me why we do what we do for the horses. I want
to just quote a few lines from her letter.....

"I called Len and he is just as wonderful as you said he was. His love
for Mac is just amazing. Mac gave Len his all and Len gave Mac his life
and freedom. He loves the ASAP program. I do, too. Not a day goes by
that I don't think about DT. I wish I could have 3
horses........everything around Mc Dominant is Mc - McFeed, McWonderful,
McNaughty, McBuddy, and of course Macadoo- he loves everything! Thank you
again for helping us find our McFamily member. Again, all my love to DT. You are amazing and such a blessing to these wonderful, loving animals".

Speechless......

Another story arrived a couple of months ago, and I did write the racing
owner of this racing champion to let him know the lengths that adopters
will go through to protect and continue to provide for the horses they
adopt.

Master Miles made about $800,000 as a race horse. He was another BIG
Standardbred. His racing owner cared so much for him that when his racing
days were over he had only one place in mind for him , and that was with
ASAP. There was a little problem that may have prevented him from being
adopted if it were not for Beth E. Master Miles was not sound. There
were some old racing injuries bothering him, but it did not dampen his
spirits. He arrived at ASAP with an air of feeling quite good about
himself, and eager to be turned out to eat and rest.

Beth had planned a trip to see horses all the way from Mississippi, and
she wanted to come in January! BRRRRRRR.......it was frigid here......one
of the coldest winters we have had.......and I was lying in bed on New
Year's Day trying to sleep in a bit, when there was a rap rap rap on my
bedroom window. I don't know how Beth knew it was my bedroom, but she
tapped and said, "Get up sleepy head!". I had never met Beth, but we
became fast friends within the first few minutes, as I could see her heart
and her intentions to adopt not one, but THREE horses! She had been in
Illinois and gone to see Zagnut who was boarded at Dr. Anna's farm. That
was instant love. Then she drove up six more hours to ASAP to see
Bullwinkle, and somehow, someway, Master Miles worked her way into her
heart. Bullwinkle, in my opinion, as the safest horse for Beth and her
son to start on, since he had been ridden for years since he retired from
the track. Bullwinkle has a super personality, the uncanny ability to
just roll with the punches. He was "coming back" from an unfortunate
situation where had had lost quite a bit of weight, but Beth loved him. Before long, we made plans to personally bring all three horses down to
her within a matter of weeks.

We loaded up Miles and Bullwinkle and headed to Dr. Annas, and away we
went with the kids and all to warmer places. The horses were happy to get
out and see grass! That began the love story between Beth and Bully and
Zagnut (who was ultimately to be her best riding buddy).

Unfortunately, Bullwinkle began going blind, and lost vision in both of
his eyes. Beth, being in the military, was deployed for duty out of the
country and had to make sure Bullwinkle and Miles would be cared for
adequately, and Zagnut. She located a friend in Kentucky who agreed to
take on the horses, making provision for Bully's failing eyesight. Bullwinkle could not have been more happy at this new place, but Master
Miles did NOT adjust to his life away from Beth and his "home" in
Mississippi. He lost weight. He wasn't his proud self. The woman caring
for him communicated with Beth about her concerns, and the minute that
Beth was back home she sent for Master Miles. The response to his
homecoming was evident almost right away. Miles began thriving again. Just think of the heighth and breadth and width of these adopters' love
for their horses! Aren't these horses truly blessed?

Unconditional love brings me to my last story, about adopters who have
never really gone out and personally selected the Standardbreds they were
going to adopt, except for maybe one. Their first horse was won via a
raffle that ASAP had one year, and Mini Happy Times was the horse that was
going into a really great situation with a really great couple, Ray and
Alice! Well........Mini was sassy, in a way........but never too much for
Ray and Alice, who worked with her diligently, and now, years later, she
is one of their favorite horses to hitch up and pleasure drive.

I hope I get the order right in which they have adopted, but I believe
their second horse was Pistol Pete N. I cried the day that Pete left,
believing in my heart that he was supposed to remain at the ASAP farm. He
has an incredible soul, and just think of all the living he has done -
from being born on a farm in New Zealand, to coming in an airplane to
America, racing and being owned by Bell Valley Farms, then being donated
to ASAP. He was in his first adoptive placement, but that did not work
out (it was not Pete's fault). He came back to ASAP and I took him on a
trail ride at Yellow River and fell in love while riding him. Ray and
Alice spotted a true prize and wanted him, and we released him to them,
despite how difficult it was. Then again, it is always hard to let go,
but necessary!

Pete has taken up competitive driving with Ray and Alice for the past few
years and has taken many firsts and seconds, it seems. Mini has arthritis
now and probably won't be competing much longer, and Pete is getting on in
years, so physically it is getting harder to compete, but there is rarely
a day when Ray and Alice aren't out there loving and handling their
horses.

Next Penguin Beware, a trotter who made $80,000, came to ASAP. Tall, dark
and handsome! Sassy! Loving. Sometimes a weenie when it comes to new
situations......but always a goof. Then Sunny Forecast, a 21 year old mare
who had raced and then been a brood mare. Then last but not least, Ray and
Alice took Goodnight Starship, a horse who had been with the same family
his entire life since age 2. Poor Goodnight, he was displaced and did
mourn his family for awhile. Ray and Alice came to ASAP to look for a
horse that could be trained to do competitive driving with them, but, as
always, asked, "What can we do to help? Which horse would you suggest is
not as placeable right now?". Well........they asked that more than once,
and we knew that Sunny was, at age 21, going to be more difficult to
place. Penguin Beware had enough attitude that we knew whoever adopted
him would need to be loving and consistent and give him time. And
Goodnight was a big more skittish than we realized, and wouldn't make a
good "first" horse for a beginner. Still........soooo much potential. Ray and Alice took Goody home, and this year has been the best year of
Goodnight's life, thanks to them! He has been ridden, hitched, and is now
ready for competition as a driving horse! The only downfall is that he is
15, so a little bit older than they had planned on. They were only
fostering Goodnight, but the amount of training and love they have
provided him is priceless. Ray and Alice are two of the most incredible
people I have ever personally met, and staunch supporters of ASAP. I
can't say "thank you" enough.

This is only a fraction of the stories......but ones that right now stand
out in my mind and bring tears to my eyes. Perfect love, unconditional,
stories of people who go way beyond their means to make sure the horses
are cared for, loved, happy, and treated like true family members.

This Christmas season we can only imagine the numbers of horses who are
homeless, unwanted, uncared for, and unloved. Horses who have never known
love and may never have a chance at these kinds of families. I just want
to whisper a prayer for all of them - that somehow the spirit of the
Christmas season will move people and melt their hearts, and that those
who can make a difference won't be afraid to step up and just do it.

Jesus is the reason for the season! Thank you God for 18 great years of
serving you!

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Hoping On Behalf of Horses

2011-12-13T12:43:00.001-06:00

Thank you so much to Lou W. and her father for the gift of $100 for the
horses!

Thanks to George Bonomo for his recent donation of $75

Thank you to Evelyn Collins for her $15 sponsorship to help horses have
enough to eat this holiday season.

We are not doing a mass mailing this year but are very much hoping that
everyone will consider giving, no matter what the amount, to help us have
enough hay for the winter!

ASAP Items For Christmas - Help The Horses With Your Purchase Choices!

2011-12-08T23:28:00.001-06:00

http://www.cafepress.com/americanstandardbredadoptionprogram

The above is the link to pages worth of items for sale with ASAP's logo on
them - everything from coffee mugs to flip flops to hoodies to caps -
please - we are having an online fundraiser using this venue to raise
money for much-needed hay. We still owe for hay for last year even with
the ASPCA grant......so please consider sponsoring a horse in
care.......or Pay Pal a donation in any amount and specify which horse you
would like to support.

We need you!

Market Analysis

2011-12-05T23:32:00.001-06:00

Market Analysis, a stunning, tall, gorgeous five year old Standardbred
gelding is now part of the ASAP family.

Special thanks to Anthony Alagna, and Donna O. and Market Analysis' owners
for the monetary donation and for caring enough to contact ASAP and seek
our our services. Thanks to Ivar H. and Ray and Alice Hubert for assisting
with his transport to his new home.

Market Analysis made about $100,000 prior to his early retirement.
Pictures will be posted as they become available.

Sue

FREE WAYS TO HELP ASAP RAISE $$$$

2011-12-02T14:47:00.001-06:00

Free Ways to Help our cause Raise Much-Needed Funds.
Every time you shop at any of 900+ online stores in the iGive network, a
portion of the money you spend benefits our cause. It's a free service,
and you'll never pay more when you reach a store through iGive. In fact,
smart shoppers will enjoy iGive's repository of coupons, free shipping
deals, and sales. To get started, just create your free iGive account.
> Start iGiving at: www.iGive.com

Also please don't forget to check out cafepress.com to support ASAP
through purchase of our products offered!

Please remember.......we need hay.........and funds to purchase
hay.......every penny counts!

Sue

Local Paper To Spotlight ASAP's Efforts and Services

2011-12-01T13:49:00.001-06:00

SCORE....!
Our local newspaper will be featuring an article on our program and its
horses and the industry we serve! Details will follow soon - be watching
for story and pictures. So excited!

Paint and QH Available For Adoption-IL

2011-11-29T12:41:00.001-06:00

The following horses are being offered for adoption through ASAP.
Please note that the horses are in Illinois, and the adopter would be
responsible for an adoption fee and transportation from Illinois to
adopter stable. Pictures available upon request.

Registered 9 year old Paint Gelding . Registered Name: Sierras Dun
Tradition. Color:
Red Dun. Pattern Type: Overo. Have been involved in 4H shows and other
open shows
in both Western and English for the past 7 years. He trailers well and
has been on
trail riding several times.

Registered 14 year Quarter Horse Mare . Registered Name: Precious Lady
Jewel. Color:
Sorrell. She has been involved in 4H shows and other open shows for the
past 7
years. She trailers well and has been on trail riding several times. She has a
friendly disposition.

Holiday Ornament! T Shirts!

2011-11-21T13:23:00.001-06:00

ASAP is currently working hard to provide for all the horses in our care.
As an incentive, we would like to offer all of our supporters the
opportunity to receive your choice of ASAP Christmas ornament, or a
t-shirt with logo in exchange for any gifts of $35 or more.

You can make your gift today by using Pay Pal - specify tshirt size if
appropriate........and remember that Pay Pal keeps a portion of the total
donation when ordering.

We will try to keep you updated on how donations are going and how much we
have raised during the holidays.

Help make this Christmas season a joyful one for the horses at ASAP!

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STB Filly On Kill Lot - Washington State - Has Until Monday Before Being Shipped To Canada!

2011-11-17T10:59:00.001-06:00

We received word from a very caring woman in Kansas City about a young
black Standardbred filly in a kill pen in Washington state.
The town where the kill lot is located is near Tacoma.

If anyone can help, PLEASE contact us - if you know anyone in Washington
who can take this horse in if bail is raised, please please contact them.
Time is running out!

Contact asapinc@mwt.net
or call my cell at
608-792-5126