Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services

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On October 12th in a 2 year old Maiden Special Weight Chick Power by Seattle Shamus (Seattle Slew) out of Happy Chick by Harlan was never far back while racing from off the rail. She moved between foes leaving the eighth pole to take command and draw off to win the race by more than 3 lengths! Times were good and her stable mate Fancy Chancy by Seattle Shamus (Seattle Slew) out of Chancy Choice by Knights Choice pressed the pace from the outside to finish a solid second.

The boys arent doing too bad as well! Two year old Shamundi by Seattle Shamus (Seattle Slew) out of Anima Mundi by Namaqualand finished first in his Maiden Special Weight October 20th with Jessica Gilbert aboard. Breaking easy and showing tactical speed while finding good position, gained command with a furlong to run and steadily drew clear. On 10-18 Oakhurst bred horses finished 1, 2, 3 in the same allowance race, with Taylor Jones, Promiscuous Lad, and Es Baqavenue Titan! Taylor Jones is a 3 year old Seattle Shamus (Seattle Slew) out of Designer Forest by Forestry and this years Peoples Horse at Portland Meadows. Promiscious Lad is by Klinsman (Danehill)out of Forty Romances by Forty Niner, and Es Baqavenue Titan is by Baquero (Forty Niner) out of True Avenue by True Confidence (Storm Cat).

Without a doubt we are excited about our current horses in training this year at the track, Oakhurst stallions for 2011 Grindstone (Unbridled), Slews Saga (Seattle Slew), Baquero (Forty Niner), Timber Legend (Storm Cat) and Bagshot (Smokester), the new crop of Grindstone (Unbridled) foals due in 2011, and our current crop of Slews Saga (Seattle Slew) and Baquero (Forty Niner) yearlings being broke at our farm!

Call today for a farm visit or backside tour at the track to meet the team of horses and people that are contributing to the smiles on our faces heading into winter and the new year ahead! 503-554-0227

TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLIC
We typically will start to see more colic cases every Fall and Spring when the weather begins to change than other times of the year. Perhaps in the Fall it is because the days and nights are getting colder and horses will tend to eat more hay and drink less water. And we probably experience the increase in colic in the Spring because again, of diet changes, as our horses have access to all that lovely new lush green pasture with a lower fiber content. We found these tips as guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners to share:

The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic and seeking qualified veterinary help can the chance for recovery be maximized.

While horses seem predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive tracts, management can play a key role in prevention. Although not every case is avoidable, the following guidelines from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) can maximize the horses health and reduce the risk of colic:

3. Avoid feeding excessive grain and energy-dense supplements. (At least half the horses energy should be supplied through hay or forage. A better guide is that twice as much energy should be supplied from a roughage source than from concentrates.)

4. Divide daily concentrate rations into two or more smaller feedings rather than one large one to avoid overloading the horses digestive tract. Hay is best fed free-choice.

5. Set up a regular parasite control program with the help of your equine practitioner. Provide exercise and/or turnout on a daily basis. Change the intensity and duration of an exercise regimen gradually.

6. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. (The only exception is when the horse is excessively hot, and then it should be given small sips of luke-warm water until it has recovered.)

8. Check hay, bedding, pasture, and environment for potentially toxic substances, such as blister beetles, noxious weeds, and other ingestible foreign matter.

9. Reduce stress. Horses experiencing changes in environment or workloads are at high risk of intestinal dysfunction. Pay special attention to horses when transporting them or changing their surroundings, such as at shows.

Virtually any horse is susceptible to colic. Age, sex, and breed differences in susceptibility seem to be relatively minor. The type of colic seen appears to relate to geographic or regional differences, probably due to environmental factors such as sandy soil or climatic stress. Importantly, what this tells us is that, with conscientious care and management, we have the potential to reduce and control colic, the number one killer of horses.

For more information about colic prevention and treatment, ask your equine veterinarian for the Colic brochure, provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners in partnership with Educational Partner Bayer Animal Health.

Portland Meadows will kick off its 64th season of live Thoroughbred racing on Monday October 4th with a 75 day racing meet which will run through March 30, 2011. First post each racing day at Portland Meadows will be at 12:40pm PST. Portland Meadows will race on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday race schedule with the exception of the Saturday January 29th card featuring the Portland Meadows Oaks and also a special Sunday of racing on December 12th for the annual Oregon Championship Day. Back this year is the Peoples Horse promotion which for the first time will feature a male horse as the Peoples Horse. Taylor Jones has been tabbed as this years Peoples Horse. The Peoples Horse promotion allows racing fans to become honorary owners of the horse and experience all the thrills of racehorse ownership at none of the cost. Honorary owners get to participate in backstretch tours, watch morning workouts, talk with trainers, jockeys, exercise riders, and veterinarians. On race days honorary owners can visit the paddock to watch Taylor Jones get saddled up, listen in on jockey and trainer pre-race strategies, and if Taylor Jones is victorious, go into the winners circle for the win picture, of which theyll receive a free souvenir copy of. The Peoples Horse is also running for charity, as Portland Meadows will match all earnings that Taylor Jones accrues throughout the season and donate the amount, up to $10,000, to the Bald Faced Truth Foundation which helps out youth programs in the area. This action and more gets underway 12:40pm on Monday October 4th! Visit Portland Meadows home website at www.portlandmeadows.com for more information and times!

Good Luck Opening Day to Ben Root Stable horses Cosmic Clash, What A Shamus, Solo Storm and Brite Bobby! "Break, Settle, Run, Be Safe and WIN" !!!

SPECIAL SCREENING SECRETARIAT THE MOVIE: Join Portland Meadows opening day and claim a free pass for two for the new Walt Disney film Secretariat on the same evening! (Released nationwide Friday October 8th). For more details or information email info@portlandmeadows.com.

Portland Meadows Group will be taking off for the backstretch at 7:45am sharp, so please show up a couple minutes early, plus theyll have some snacks to munch on beforehand.

Ben Root Racing Stable looks forward to a good year with the addition of some promising new youngsters and the return of many nice runners that had time off or went north for summer meets. Contact Ben if you are interested in racing partnerships or putting a horse into training. Ben@oakhurstthoroughbreds.com or 503-810-2095.

On Saturday September 11th from 11:00am to 6:00pm Oakhurst will host a fabulous festival showcasing some of the best wine, food and art in our region. Prepare yourself for an already spectacular lineup of vendors preparing to meet you:

Big Paw Oregon , Caravan Coffee , Fair Wage Coffee , Fanucchi Oils , Silver Spoon Catering , Subterra - A Wine Cellar Restaurant , Sweetest Thing Cupcakes , Taste of 808, The Dark Chocolatier Vitality Food & Spirits, Anne Amie Vineyards , ArborBrook Vineyards , Big Table Wines , Cliff Creek Cellars , Dobbes/ Wine by Joe , Fox Farm Vineyards & Wine Bar , Golden Valley Brewery , Kramer Vineyards , Lujon Wine Cellars , Methven Family Vineyards , Seufert Winery , The Four Graces , VX , WineWorks Oregon , Art Elements Gallery , Clare Carver Oil Pintings , Emily Haven Photography , I Walk The Vine , J & T Arts , Jean Gale , Jewel Of D' Neel , Michael Van Studio , Music Boxes By Peggy O'Dell , One Horse Studio, llc , Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon , Photos By E , StretchM , Sugarhouse Cake , Surface Impressions , t 'tax' havens pottery, T. Andreas-O'Leary.

Prepaid Tickets available: VIP tickets (limited to the first 200) $35. Includes an early presentation beginning 10am before general admission. Special pre-event demo and commemorative glass for VIP's.

2010 Breeding season is over and we want to thank everyone that bred to our stallions this year for your business. Grindstone had a particularly good season and we are anxiously waiting for your pictures of all the first Grindstone foals that will be born in the Northwest in 2011! Our vision and hope is for one of these foals to be the first Kentucky Derby Winner and why not dream a little more, Triple Crown Winner, bred, born and raised by one of you! I can see the tailgate parties now! What fun!

This year has had an impact on us in so many ways. Your business and friendship have been amazing with the support of Grindstone and the precious thoughts and prayers sent our way for our son Adam. We have been reminded more than ever that friends, family, health and faith are whats important and not to take any of these things for granted. Thank you for being part of our lives. Thank you for letting us be part of yours.

You can now own the beautiful tall grey mare Mystacallie in foal to Grindstone for only $3,500 if purchased before September 15th! She is half sister to Almost Mystical who produced Storm Tale ($111,577), Pyramyst ($109,289) and Vancy Pants ($109.289). Mystacallie was the peoples horse at Portland Meadows during the 2008/2009 meet earning over $30,000 for the National Guard Charities, and over $36,000 lifetime. Mystacallie (2005) is by Klinsman (Danehill) out of Mystical by Mogambo (Mr. Prospector). Mystacallies granddam Mysterious Star is by Nijinsky II (Northern Dancer). Dosage profile, index and center of distribution for those of you that like working the numbers into your mating program are: DP = 6-2-10-2-2 (22) DI = 1.44 CD = 0.36. Last breeding date was 6/11/10 for a May foal! Call Oakhurst today for more information or to make an appointment to see this lovely mare in foal to the 1996 Kentucky Derby winner Grindstone! Purchase comes with a live foal guarantee!

Chehalem Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is holding their annual Food, Wine, and Art Festival here at Oakhurst on Saturday September 11, 2010 from 11:00 am to 6:00 PM. Sample the food, wine and art of more than 60 regional vendors. A wonderful event to attend and bring along family and friends to share some of Oregons finest experiences for fresh cuisine, captivating wine and intriguing art! See details and buy tickets online at www.trilogynewberg.com or call the Chamber at 503-538-2014. VIP Admission $35. General Admission $20. Tickets at the gate day of event $25. Must be 21 to attend.

2010 BREEDING SEASON AT OAKHURST IS OPEN
Kentucky Derby Winner and Classic sire GRINDSTONE is the man around town as he books full for the 2010 Breeding Season at Oakhurst! Grindstone is the sire of 15 Stakes winners (8 graded stakes winners) two millionaires, 34 winners of over $100,000 each and average earnings per starter of $53,120! Grindstone is the sire of BIRDSTONE (winner of The Travers, Belmont and Champagne States) who is the sire of Kentucky Derby winner MINE THAT BIRD and Belmont, Jockey Gold Cup and Travers winner SUMMER BIRD! And Grindstone is HERE IN THE NORTHWEST! Call to get on board with us for a fabulous opportunity to breed to a Kentucky Derby Winner! Limited availability still for 2010 and bookings being accepted for 2011. Grindstone is a beautiful and regal stallion with all the physical and mental characteristics of an athlete!

Congratulations to Howard and Dee Hammer in the Oregon Thoroughbred Breeders Day Derby at Portland Meadows! Their horse Seven Torrents went right to the front and never looked back as he scored to win wire to wire! Seven Torrents was able to navigate moderate fractions of 48.49 for the opening half and three quarters in 1:13.21. As the field approached the quarter pole, Seven Torrents began to slowly pull clear of second choice Smoken Sham, owned by Pat and Janet Cosgrove, who stalked and chased for most of the way. Promiscuous Lad owned by Dean and Lois Vogt and Oakhurst Farm was able to come up the rail to rally into the second spot! The final time for the one mile race was 1:39.33. Congrats to all for a good day!

Trainer Ben Root Wins Three, & Offspring of Oakhurst Based Stallions Win Four With Three Seconds on Seven Race Thoroughbred Program!

Smoken Sham (by Seattle Shamus) kept his perfect record intact, but had to work for it as he scored in the $21,000 Bill Wineberg Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino. Smoken Sham overcame trouble after he was pinched back at the start and came away last. Jockey Joe Crispin quickly got his two year old back on track though and proceeded to move up quickly to get back into the contention as the field reached the far turn. At the quarter pole, Crispin turned his charge loose, and Smoken Sham quickly came calling after a long time front runner (Smart As Jim). Smoken Sham quickly put away that rival and held on to win as the betting favorite. Smoken Sham is now a perfect three for three for owner/breeder Patrick Cosgrove, and trainer Ben Root.

In the co-featured $25,000 Janet Wineberg Stakes, it was Shame on Rosies (by Seattle Shamus) turn to shine, as she drew off down the lane to win by six lengths. The two year old filly was sent off as the 9/5 post time favorite, and took command shortly after the gate was sprung. Marijo Terleski saved plenty in the tank as Shame on Rosie drew off down the stretch in handily fashion for owners Gate 2 Wire Racing and trainer Ben Root.

Corriendo Baquero (by Baquero) scored a 33-1 upset in the Boys Starter Stakes and Tequila Tipsy (by Baquero) made it a double for Baquero and capped a 4-win day for Oakhurst sires by winning the Filly/Mare Starter Stakes. Thoroughbred stakes action kicked off in the third race with the $10,000 Oregon Hers Stakes. The Ben Root trained Nikki S. circled the field under David Lopez for owner Rod Lowe, winning her fifth race overall.

Brave Hearted (by Bagshot) ran a bang-up second in the eventful Oregon Sprint Stakes, Thunder Thorn (by Seattle Shamus) added to his resume by placing second in the Oregon His, and Ajs Equus (by Klinsman) chased Tequila Tipsy home in second in the Filly/Mare Starter Stakes.

KICK START TO OUR 2010 BREEDING SEASON
We want to say thank you to everyone that came to our party to visit GRINDSTONE and share the day with us! What a start to our 2010 Breeding Season! We hope you had as much fun as we did! And we hope anyone that was unable to attend will visit us soon! GRINDSTONE will stand at Oakhurst Farm during the 2010 breeding season for $2,500! You can book your mare now for $250! Some of GRINDSTONE's top progeny include:

GRINDSTONE is the sire of BIRDSTONE $1,575,600 (dam by Storm Cat by Northern Dancer) BIRDSTONE is the sire of SUMMER BIRD and MINE THAT BIRD both continuing to shine! BIRDSTONE is the first sire to sire a Kentucky Derby winner, Belmont winner, Travers winner and The Jockey Gold Cup winner all in his first crop! What a family!

GRINDSTONE is by Unbridled out of Buzz My Bell by Drone and is the sire of 15 stakes winners (8 Graded SWs), 2 millionaires, and 34 winners of over $100,000 each!

GRINDSTONE AS A BROODMARE SIRE!(sire of 94 dams of 203 foals, 132 rnrs, 81 wnrs, 6 SW, 1.25 AEI, 1.48 CI, leading earner Noble Court $371,778)

GRINDSTONE AS A SIRE OF SIRES!(sire of BIRDSTONE who is making history as the sire of SUMMER BIRD AND MINE THAT BIRD)

We're having "A Kentucky Derby Party in October" to welcome our new stallion for the 2010 breeding season 1996 KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER GRINDSTONE and welcome back, a STAKES WINNING SON of SEATTLE SLEW, SLEW'S SAGA!!!

Please join us on Saturday October 17th from 11am to 5pm to view the stallions, pony rides and pumpkin painting for the kids, reruns of Grindstone's Kentucky Derby, food, Blue Grass music, gift shop (some nice gift items for the holidays for your horse-loving friends), and silent auction with some terrific items (proceeds to FORWARD STRIDE a therapeutic riding center for adults and children)!

GRINDSTONE is the sire of BIRDSTONE winner of the Belmont, Travers, and Champange who is the sire of SUMMER BIRD winner of this year's Belmont, Travers and The Jockey Gold Cup! BIRDSTONE is also the sire of this year's Kentucky Derby Winner MINE THAT BIRD! What a family! We can't wait to share GRINDSTONE with you! See you here on October 17th!!

MEET THE TEAM - RACING STABLE
TRAINER BEN ROOT TO BE ON "THE WINNING TICKET" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD WITH TRACK ANNOUNCER JASON BEEM! 95.5 THE GAME FM, 11:30 AM

T-minus 90 hours and counting to the first race of 2009 / 2010! The horses are primed, the backside is bustling, and our barn is ready! We come out firing with 5 horses entered for Mon, with 3-4 additional entries expected Tuesday, and as many as 9 Wednesday! The horses received an unusual two days off last weekend, partially due to races of the human-kind going on in the infield. Let me tell you, the barn help and gallop riders paid the price Monday morning! The equines were jacked!

Dancing For Bux - Only my 3rd QH, and just my second first time starter. This little horse has a great foundation of works, but drew the dreaded rail for her initial trip to the gate. Smoken Sham - Son of Seattle Shamus, out of Portland Stakes winner Belle Fourche, this big gray heads a field of 1st time starters in a MDSPWT for OR-Breds. Promiscuous Lad - 1/2 brother to a recent $50,000 southern California claim, this son of Klinsman has been improving daily as of late. Avenue of Sorts - Returns to races after more than a year off. This sweet girl looks decent on the form, but is gonna have to come out running to catch the speed-laden field. Cheeky Joey - Daughter of Baquero drew the 10 hole. QH gets the 1, TB gets the 10 going 5 furlongs. Not good. Looks to build on a short career of 1 win in 3 starts.

Billy Christian, Asst. Trainer Billy has been an avid horseman virtually his whole life. He has held trainer licenses in Oregon and Washington, and brings more energetic youth to the barn, while having numerous years of hands-on experience. Billy's main duties will be to manage daily barn operations; making sure training goes smoothly, daily medications, overseeing feeding, and filling in for me at the draw on Thursdays and rare missed race days. Billy - you are no longer allowed to draw the "peas". (see comment on Cheeky Joey)

Jaime Zubia, Groom Jaime has been a mainstay in our barn, nearly being here as long as I. Jaime's very detailed approach, and taking a keen interest in his charges makes him a great asset.

Kevin Ingram, Groom We are lucky to have Kevin. He brings in years of experience, including several for leading California conditioner Jerry Hollendorfer. Kevin helped with the 1996 Kentucky Oaks winner!

James Young, Groom James is another who holds his own trainers license, maintaining a couple of horses of his own. James work ethic and attitude is incredible, and his interest in all of the horses in the barn is a lot of fun. He is always willing to work, so James is usually also on Hay and Straw delivery!

Harold Kent, Gallop Rider Harold has been the barn gallop rider for a few years. His past jockey experience has been a great asset in gate training, and his excellent horsemanship has been a big help in the paddock and gate with the challenging characters!

Our goals for the year are simple: 1 - Make our owners experiences a positive one, through communication, honesty, hard work, and good help. 1 - Keep everyone healthy - Horses, Grooms, and Riders 2 - Have the best year ever as a barn by Wins and Money, and for as many individual owners as possible.