Fran Adam Photo's

My name is Fran Adam retired photographer and contributor in the past to Horse Deals magazine.

I would like to offer those unfortunate owners and victims of the Victoria fire & Queensland flood victims a chance to retrieve their Photos of horses taken by myself from 1979 to year 2001 free of charge.
I still have my stock of negatives (not digital) of clients horses photographed at various Shows in NSW & ACT during those years.
I would like to offer those victims the original negatives, at no charge at all, so that they can have their loss reprinted. Many photos will have got burned or flooded and so ruined. As I am now retired and no longer do the printing (at 84 years of age) the best I can do is pass on those negatives to those previous clients.
They would know who they are and I have the negatives well documented and if it was "Fran Adam" who took the horse photo at any of those times and so could inform me of their needs regarding the horse photos.
I would need to know: The Show or Stud, approximate date and year, name of Owner or handler, address where proofs were sent to at the time. Also horse name if possible.

My postal address is: Fran Adam, P,O, Box 275, Warilla, NSW 2528
Email address is : franadam@optusnet.com.au
Telephone number: 02 4295 4807

Yours Sincerely,
Fran Adam Photographer (retired)

Bushfire doggies HAVE ALL FOUND HOMES

ATTENTION: ANYONE LOOKING FOR A NEW DOG!

Following the recent fires around Gippsland there has been a lot of stray dogs collected by the Pound. These dogs are housed for about 8 days in the hope they are adopted. If after 8 days they have not been adopted they are then euthanased.

Obviously it would be lovely to find them all a new home. Therefore I thought I would send this email around to everyone in the hope that someone may be interested in adopting a new pup/dog. As outlined in the description below they all have nice temperaments but require desexing, microchipping and vaccinating at your cost.

I have also enclosed photos of all the pups/dogs with a brief description.

Please let Pauline (below) know if you are interested or if anyone you know may be interested.

Puppies: four females, approx 10 weeks old, short hair, mostly black but some with white on chest or collar, probably kelpie or border collie cross. Arrived with Sheila (see below) so might end up looking like her. Due to be euthanased if home not found in next four days.

Sheila: was admitted with pups and thought to be mum. Probably not likely as no sign of milk. Female, short haired, maybe 8-12 months, probably kelpie cross, seems very quiet and sensible but a little shy. Very, very thin so needs some TLC. Also has 4 days to find a home.

Jake: very tall crossbred male, probably wolfhound. Coarse, short hair, sandy coloured, maybe 12-15 months. Nice temperament, very safe but big and needs to learn some manners on lead.

Jack: male Jack Russell or Jack Russell cross. Seems fairly sensible and quiet. Probably older dog. No time left to find home. Will disappear as soon as rangers get around to picking him up.

Chico: very, very cute scruffle-headed poodle or poodle cross. Black male. Small and seems to have lovely temperament. Has 2 days to find home.

Jasmine and Sarah: both black lab females. Both seem nice to handle and friendly. Youngish but adult. Sarah has 4 days left and Jasmine 6 days.

Please help if you can.

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Pauleen Bennett, PhD
Pauleen.Bennett@med.monash.edu.au
61 03 9903 1144
Anthrozoology Research Group
www.animalwelfare.net.au/arg/
Animal Welfare Science Centre,
Department of Psychology,
Monash University, Caulfield campus
900 Dandenong Road
Caulfield East,
Victoria 3145, Australia

BUSHFIRE RELIEF PUB RIDE

Saturday the 7th of February 2009 will forever be remembered as one of the worst bushfire days in our history.
Our thoughts are with those who have lost their homes, possessions or loved ones.

THEY NEED OUR HELP!!!!!!!

We are organising a fundraising ride to the Bannockburn Pub.
All you need is a horse or a bike and a donation; all money raised will go directly to the Bushfire Fund.

DATE: 22nd FEBRUARY 2009
TIME: Leaving from Teesdale Equestrian Center by 9:30am

Lost- Spyrow and Shimmer

Sharon Waters: 8c Emily street Seymour Vic.

Spyrow: Chestnut Gelding 8 years old Branded SW near shoulder 1over 0 off shoulder. 3 white half stockings star and snip.

Shimmer: Chestnut Mare 7 years old 3white stockings blaze Not Branded.

Both horses were together at a property in Reedy Creek we have been down to see if we can find them and asked all around but havent found them. The fences had been cut so I'm hoping they might have got away from the fire's but it dosent look good for them.
I can be contacted on 57922213 or 0409210463

Horse Gear Collection for VIC Fire Victims- Feb 2009

Well I started this as a small collection at the SEC T-Shirt day which was scheduled for the 15th Feb. I sent out an email asking for people to donate items they have in their tack room but no longer need to be transported down to Victoria to help people out with replacing some of their lost horse gear. The email very quickly spread and we had to set up over ten collection points in NSW, from as far south as Wagga Wagga to Coffs Harbour in the north. It was a much bigger task than I had initially planned so I had to organise four days off work to collect the gear, sort, wash and pack, all in 6 days! We had everything donated from electric fence gear, feed tubs, saddles, bridles, halters, rugs, riding jackets, boots, jodpurs, helmets, saddle cloths, fly masks, vet products, dog and cat food & equipment, etc. There was a lot of gear donated which had to be sorted. All rugs were washed if needed and individually packaged with sizes marked, I don’t think I’ve ever done that much washing in my life!!

In summary, over 350 rugs were sent, over 200 halters and leads, 9 large boxes of vet supplies, about 90 saddlecloths, 150 feed bins, 100 bridles, 120 fly masks, 60 grooming kits, boxes of jodpurs & riding boots, helmets, show jackets, whips, spurs, chaps, work boots & bandages, plus a lot of other stuff! There was also over 200kg of dog & cat food, dog beds, leads & toys donated. We still have approx. 40 saddles, more bridles and also the winter rugs to sort through and send. Pick-ups still need to occur from Wagga Wagga and Coffs Harbour to bring home and be sorted out, I haven’t had any volunteers for those runs as yet! One truck left on Monday 16th with Sydney Horse Transport destined for Melbourne, where the gear is being distributed through Ascot Saddlery, the EFA and Project Hope to Kilmore, Kinglake and Whittlesea. The second truck will be going down soon with the rest of the gear.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO DONATE GEAR!!

The below businesses have all contributed to this worthwhile cause:
Sydney Horse Transport
Southern Cross Horse Transport
Triple Crown Horse Wear- Ourimbah
Saddleworld- Tuggerah
Sydney Equestrian Supplies- Ebenezer
Horseland- Tuggerah
Horseland- Maitland
Horseland- Moss Vale
Horseland- Raymond Terrace
Horseland- Dural
Horseland- Coffs Harbour
Horseland- Wagga Wagga
Horseland- Narellan
Horseworld- Cessnock
Mosman Park
Emmas Show Horses
Coast Kids Horseriding
Mini Jump- Tuggerah
Michelle’s Horsey Bits- Tuggerah
Pankhurst Equestrian Services
Camelot Horse Rugs- Castlereagh
Terrace Saddlery- Raymond Terrace
Hopkinsons Coaches
Plastic Sales Pty Ltd
Zoomates- Narellan
Kirkwoods- Rutherford
Furneys Rural- Rutherford
Kincumber Pet & Produce
Visual Vinyl
Hunter Natural Horsemanship Centre
Mcgraths Stock feed- Tuggerah
Stable 8
Lake and Valley Leisure Craft

The below organisations have also contributed:
Somersby Equestrian Club
Central Coast Dressage Association
Alexander Park Dressage Club
Northside Riding Club
Zone 24 Pony Club
Zone 25 Pony Club
Central Coast RDA

Special thanks to the below individuals who have helped out for this cause:
Mum & Dad, my sister Bec, Jamie & Naomi Martin, Carol D’Silva, Jacinda Condon, The Robb family, Lyn Butler, Sue Douglas, Jackie Hill, Page Coulson, Robert Pankhurst, Chris Donnelly, Carol Heuchan, Patti Soloman, Michelle Johnston, Michelle Siroky, Ben Watson, Darren Piper and Cindy Meadows

Leonie

My story

Hi my name is Meegan and i had my horse advertised in your February issue but sadly he was killed and obviously can no longer be for sale.
He was killed in the bush fires and here is my story.

Firstly just wanted to say how sorry i am to everyones loses whether it be family friends relatives houses anything i am so sorry but i wanted to share my loss and I am not being selfish just expressing my feelings and I truly am sorry to everyone who has lost my heart breaks for you all and good luck to everyone as well in the up and coming fires and i hope everyone pulls through.

Just wanted to let everyone know i am beside myself we tried to save all the horses but my boy bear died Sad. He ran up the hill and into the fire with 9 other horses.
He saved me after my brother died he was my rock and he helped me through everything i am heartbroken and don't think i can recover from this one.
I found the bodies as well.

I also saw women and children dead and the elderly.
I tried to save as many animals as i could dogs, cats and horses.
One horse i had to put down myself. We had no help except for the locals in our little town of Flowerdale and everything is gone apart from the pub and local store cause the boys worked their asses to save those 2 heritage places.

My farm is gone along with my beautiful boy bear and 9 other horses agisting but 3 of my horses survived (my old standy 25) (my donkey 10) (and my new boy clydie x jenson 3 yrs old) They are hiding in my dam and my dad and bf are fighting their asses off to save what little bit of farm we have left.

Me and my mum had to get evacuated out of their because my mum wasn't breathing properly. She is ok now and safe and we are in Melbourne.

My dad and boyfriend got back last night and are ok just resting and recovering before we head back up again on Friday to start repairing our farm. Our shed was saved thanks to the fellas from Flowerdale that came down and put out fires around it. And we do have some supplies left so thank you to everyone that has offered things but we are ok.

I just feel so awful for all those families that have lost everything. They have lost their families, friends, neighbors, animals, and houses. If I can do anything please let me know cause I know what it feels like to lose family and animals to tragic circumstances.

I just wanted to say my heart is broken and R.I.P to my beautiful man you are gone but never forgotten Sad. I will miss you forever and i can't wait to see you again one day standing next to my brother and my grandpa and everyone else I have lost in my life.

ASH raising money for the Victorian members affected

VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE DISASTER
More than 180 lives lost. Australian Stock Horse members have been either directly or indirectly affected by the disaster with ruined properties, destroyed fencing, burnt out pasture, fodder storage ruined and the like. The Society through its Members, Branches and Management Councils are offering assistance to affected members with a FUNDRAISING RAFFLE in an effort to support those members needing to coming to terms with the disaster and support them with the continued care of their horses.
How will the money raised be used?
• All monies raised will used to support affected ASH Members and branches, individuals or groups, as a result of the recent bushfires in Victoria.
• The West Gippsland Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society will manage the funds raised and oversee the distribution of funds.
• NO fees will be deducted from the funds raised for administration costs.
• Affected members must contact the West Gippsland Branch to report their situation.
• The donation is not tax deductible.
Initial plans for distribution of funds could include:
• Assistance in obtaining access to livestock supplies to the region, feed and hay.
• Temporary accommodation for horses in affected areas where no boundary fences exist.
• Assisting with transport of horses where owner’s transport has been destroyed.
• Locating and uniting lost horses with their owners.
THE AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE SOCIETY
PO Box 288, SCONE NSW 2337 ABN 35 001 440 437
Telephone: 02 6545 1122 Website: www.ashs.com.au
Facsimile: 02 6545 2165 Email: info@ashs.com.au
BUSHFIRE FUNDRAISING RAFFLE
Peter and Kerri Allan of Emu Creek, QLD have donated a yearling gelding
STOCKHAVEN LUCKY STAR – Reg. No. 187926 to be raffled, with proceeds
going to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
1st Prize - STOCKHAVEN LUCKY STAR
Registered Australian Stock Horse - 187926
1yo Brown Gelding by BLUFF DOWNS JAKE, out of HAMILTON PARK SPRINKLE.
YALLATUP RIVOLI REX - IS
YALLATUP SIMON
YALLATUP SELENA
Sire: BLUFF DOWNS JAKE
neron 02
BLUFF DOWNS BEAUTY
bluff downs mare 01
STOCKHAVEN LUCKY STAR
COMARA ABBEYS CATTLE KING - IS
KYABRA CATTLE BARON
KYABRA LADY KAREENA
Dam: HAMILTON PARK SPRINKLE
ABBEY - FS
COMARA SUNDANCE
SUN SHOWER
His sire, BLUFF DOWNS JAKE was a successful performer in Led classes, Futurities and Campdrafts. He has produced
a number of successful Futurity and Campdraft winners. Progeny of Jake have been noted for their good temperament
and trainability and he has produced the following outstanding horses:
• MORTIMERS KERRIE ran 2nd in the Cloncurry Challenge - beaten by half a point. This mare was
sold at Dalby ASH Sale in December 2008 for $23,000.
• STOCKHAVEN RHYTHM was the High Point 3yr old and 4yr old in the South East Queensland futurity
series.
YALLATUP SIMON for many years was the resident sire at Bluff Downs Station in North Queensland. Simon sired many
good campdraft horses in North Queensland. Simon is by YALLATUP RIVOLI REX, who is by RIVOLI RAY.
His dam, HAMILTON PARK SPRINKLE, is a good producer with a filly from her selling for $7000 at the National Yearling
Sale. Sprinkle is by the very well known KYABRA CATTLE BARON and her dam was by ABBEY. Sprinkle was a very
successful campdrafter in juvenile events in her younger days.
The owners believe that Lucky Star is a show quality gelding. The owners plan to show him at several shows prior to
attending the Championships in Scone in May 2009. His breeding indicates that he should perform well once started
under saddle. He should mature between 15 - 15.1 hands.
Tickets: $5.00
Tickets available: Australian Stock Horse Society, PO Box 288, SCONE NSW 2337
Drawn: Australian Stock Horse Championships – 22nd/24th May 2009.

Bushfire donations STOP!!!!!!

Please note we cannot accept any more goods donations. We are overflowing!!!!!
Money donations are still needed so we can supply products in sizes/styles that are suitable for each person/horse.
Nothing is to be sent to us without prior authorisation. We now need to understand that local businesses and transport companies need to earn an income to stay afloat.
Many Thanks,
Highlands Saddlery & Produce Store

Temporary or permanent home

Hi i am writing to offer a home tempory or permanent for a small pony all expenses paid. My horse lost his two mates in the fires at Taggerty and is looking for a new mate, any age not for riding just as pal. Im located at Talbot 60 km's from Ballarat, will pickup and hopefully I can help someone out who has been affected by the bushfires and is looking for a home for their pony my number is 03 54632347.

Taking Hay to Victoria for Rescued Horses

I know a lot of you were keen to hear about my trip on the weekend – so I thought I’d send out an email letting you know what happened and attach a few photos.

Just to recap… following the devastating fires in Victoria, there was an urgent request for hay, chaff and horse supplies. Many of the areas where the fires passed through have been completely wiped out. There is no feed for the animals because all the grazing has gone, many of the property owners have lost everything including feed supplies and there are many animals in need of constant care. A number of dedicated people managed obtain huge quantities of donated feed, a large transport company offered to pay the costs for two trucks to take over the feed and two truck drivers donated their time.

I went over in one of the trucks to help with the coordination, and a friend of mine (Aleathea Howard who pulled a lot of this together) went over in the other truck. In the two trucks we took 750 bales of hay, approximately 100 bags of chaff and many horse rugs, fly masks etc.

We loaded the trucks up on Friday evening and made an early (4:30 am!) start on Saturday morning. We drove through to Toolern Vale (about an hour beyond Ballarat) where we met up with up our Victorian Coordinator who told us he would be escorting us to a farm just outside Whittlesea. This farm was being used as a refuge for horses that had escaped the fire but, due to the devastation of the land, had nowhere to go. He told us they currently had 26 horses there. Although several of the horses were suffering from smoke inhalation and mild burns, none of the seriously injured horses were being kept at the farm – those with serious injuries were being kept with the vet where they were receiving 24 hour medical attention. However, he told us that our supplies would not only be used for the horses currently on the property, they would also be passed onto people who desperately needed help.

We arrived at the property at 3:30 pm. We were greeted by a group of people who treated us like old friends. They were so grateful for the help they were receiving. Everyone pitched in to unload the trucks and we shown many of the rescued horses. My particular favourite was a pony called Napoleon who was suffering from smoke inhalation and a few burns. He was the most seriously injured of all the horses on the property. He was receiving a lot of medical attention from the volunteers at the farm and was enjoying all the attention – although he wasn’t too keen on receiving his injections and taking all the medical paste.

The most amazing thing that struck me was how positive everyone was. We heard some incredible stories. One couple had lost everything – their house was totally gone. Yet they laughed when they told us that the one thing they didn’t like about their house was two pine trees on the property. When they returned to their house a few days ago everything was gone… except for 3 pottery items, the two pine trees and their horse float (which was parked under the pine trees). They thought it was so ironic that the pine trees had survived – but they told us they were happy because their horses and dogs were safe.


A mother and daughter had 3 horses at the farm. They told me they were so worried because they were told that when the fire came through, all the gates on the property had been opened so the horses had the best chance to escape. Maddie (the daughter) was worried because she had visions of one of the horses running in front of a fire truck. They knew that some of the horses had survived, but some hadn’t been so lucky but they weren’t allowed to go and check their horses until the following day. They told me that when they found their horses they were in a paddock that was completely burnt out – there wasn’t an area that had escaped the flames. Yet somehow, their horses had escaped almost unharmed (except for smoke inhalation, singed eyelashes and singed whiskers).

The lady running Merri Park was incredible. Her name was Sammi and she was part of the horse care charity called Triple R. She was constantly helping people and administering care to injured horses – I was amazed by how much energy she still had! She had arranged for a BBQ for the 4 of us (Ally, myself and the two drivers) and for the people who were looking after the horses. Everyone was so kind to us, yet some of them had lost everything. During the BBQ there was even birthday cake for Stuart (one of the people who had lost everything in the fires). There were no candles so we had to put a match in the cake… everyone joked that we ought to be careful as perhaps a match in a birthday cake could have been responsible for the Kinglake fires. It was incredible to see how positive and happy everyone was. They even offered us rooms in the farmhouse overnight (which we gratefully accepted).

We left Merri Park at 4:30 am on Sunday morning and arrived back in Adelaide around 2:30 pm. In total we had covered almost 1600 km. It was an exhausting weekend, but it was an incredible experience. I feel privileged to have met such wonderful people who showed me that possessions are not the most important thing in life. Instead it’s the internal spirit, knowing that your loved ones (including your animals) are safe and the support of people around you that counts.


People and Companies that contributed to this mission include:
· Dean Lewis – Dean is a farrier from Victoria who sent out the request for assistance and was our coordinator.

· Aleathea Howard (Ally) – Ally organised the two trucks, two drivers and the feed

· Eric and Geoff – Our 2 drivers who volunteered to make the trip from Adelaide to Victoria

· Visyboard – Visyboard allowed the 2 trucks to be used and paid for all petrol

· Marlborough Park – Marlborough Park helped supply a lot of the feed and also offered feed and equipment at cost price so proceeds raised by could be used to purchase additional feed and equipment to come on the trucks

· Sammi Whitehead – Sammi looked after all the horses at Merri Park and was doing most of the medical work. She was part of the horse welfare organisation, Triple R.

· Triple R (http://triplerequinewelfare.org ) – the horse charity helping with the homeless and injured horses.


Regards
Cheryl Burke

Healesville Sanctuary temporarily closed

On advice from the CFA Incident Controller, Healesville Sanctuary remains closed to the public this weekend. The closure is a precaution for tourists visiting the Yarra Valley and will allow staff to focus on the needs of the animals to ensure their safety.

While there is still fire activity in the region from the Maroondah/ Yarra Complex Fire, it is currently not posing a threat to the Sanctuary.

All animals are safe and staff have been working hard monitoring the property for smoke and burning embers and caring for critically injured wildlife at the Sanctuary's Australian Wildlife Health Centre (AWHC).

Only essential staff - keepers, veterinarians and curators - remain at the Sanctuary

The Sanctuary has been heartened by the messages of support from across the globe. If you would like to help native wildlife injured in the bushfires, please donate to the AWHC Bushfire Appeal in one of the following ways:

1. Calling 9285 9406 during business hours.

2. Donating online to Zoos Victoria Foundation here.

3. Mailing donations to: Zoos Victoria Foundation 2009 Bushfire Appeal PO Box 74 Parkville Vic 3052

Please be sure to specify '2009 Bushfire Appeal' when you are making your donation. All funds raised through this appeal will directly support the work of the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.

Clean rugs and gear only, Thank you

All horse gear including rugs must be in good, clean and useable condition, apparently Highlands saddlery received some rugs that they had to throw out.... Remember people do not have washing machines and things to clean gear and rugs.

Housing for your animals

Hello Everyone!

With the support of Dog Listeners Australia and a number of pet service providers, Fun4Paws is in the process of coordinating foster home care for the animals of the bush fire zones. Luke Williams and the team at Fun4Paws are now visiting fire affected areas to facilitate assistance for the animals as it's required.

An overwhelming response has been received from people wishing to volunteer to provide temporary emergency care for displaced animals (well over 10,000 emails and 500 calls per day). We are extremely grateful for these very generous offers to provide assistance and now have a tremendously long list of volunteer animal carers and will be in touch if an animal becomes available in your area.

As we have limited email and phone capacity, kindly refrain from sending any further offers for foster homes for animals at this point in time. Should we require more carers in the future, we will certainly let you know via our website www.fun4paws.com.au

For those of you who have family or friends affected by the bushfire that require assistance in temporary care for their domestic pets please contact Fun4Paws at:
contact@fun4paws.com.au
0447 115 594
0408 122 974

With Sincere thanks
Luke Williams and the team at Fun4Paw

Fun4Paws is now accepting donations to support the pets in need. Anyone wishing to make a donation to assist with the care of animals of bushfire victims. Details as follows:
Bendigo Bank (Fountain Court, Bendigo VIC)
Account Name: Emergency Animal Respite Care
BSB: 633000
Account Number: 136252087

Donations received will be utilised for the costs of caring for the animals in respite care and also wildlife animal victims

If you are seeking assistance with housing for your animals please contact Fun4Paws on 0408 122 974 or 044711559

Our sincere thanks,
Luke Williams & The Fun4Paws Team

RSPCA in urgent need of horse feed

Our greatest need at RSPCA Victoria is now financial donations to support our emergency relief work.
100% of donations will support animals affected by bush fires.

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Donations can be made online or by phoning 03 9224 2222.

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Please forward cheques / money orders (payable to RSPCA Victoria) to:
Bushfire Appeal
RSPCA Victoria
3 Burwood Highway
Burwood East VIC 3151

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Bank transfers can be made directed to our bank account:
RSPCA Bushfire Appeal
BSB 083-153
A/c 868326451
Please email accounts@rspcavic.org.au with your contact details (name, address, date and amount donated) to ensure we can issue a receipt.

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We still need donations of the following animal supplies:
* Horse products
* Vet supplies, specifically for burns
* Supplement Horse Feed in bags - lucern, chaff, gum nuts, coprice etc.
If you are able to donate these items, please email jnoye@rspcavic.org.au.

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If you are able to donate hay and fodder, please call 1300 882 833.