As seen on "Animal Makeover" of RFD TV: According to Chris Goodwin, Equine Marketing Manager:
The resting heart rate of an equine athlete is 30-40 beats per minute. The stroke volume (amount of blood pumped by the heart per beat) is about 1 liter. So the amount of blood that is pumped through the heart of a resting horse is about two 5-gallon buckets!!!
At maximum performance ( a horse running 25-30 miles per hour) the heart rate will increase to about 250 beats per minute and the stroke volume will increase to about 2 liters per beat, or about 500 liters of blood pumped through the heart per minute. That would be equal to two overflowing 55-gallon drums in ONE minute!!!!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
OPEN LETTER RE: MOHAWK EXTENSION TRAIL
This photo is construction underway on August 12th at the Mohawk Extension.I received the following email from Janet Wheeler:
"Construction on the Mohawk Street Extension project has begun. The contractor will soon begin work on the river bridge, which will cause an interruption in the use of the equestrian trail through the construction zone. Please see the attached letter for details.
I would appreciate your assistance in disseminating this information to other members of the equestrian community. If you need additional information, please contact me at 661.326.3491."
The following letter does not indicate a completion date, I will try to get that info., Patty
Members of the Greater Bakersfield Equestrian Community,
Security Paving Company, SPC, the contractor for the Mohawk Street Extension Project, plans to begin construction on the new river bridge the week of August 24, 2009. This construction will require a temporary closure of the equestrian trail, located on the north side of the Kern River, through the construction zone.
This closure will remain in place while the bridge is under construction and while the work compromises the safety of horses and riders. The City of Bakersfield and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) appreciate your patience during construction, and we regret any inconvenience this may cause the equestrian community.
The equestrian trail will be restored as part of the Mohawk Street Extension project. Upon the project's completion, the restored trail will continue along the Kern River's secondary flood plain and re-connect with the existing trail on either side of the bridge. The restored trail will be 20 feet wide and have a vertical clearance of 13 to 14 feet beneath the bridge.
For additional project information, please contact Janet Wheeler at 661.326.3491 or visit the TRIP website at http://www.bakersfieldfreeways.us/ .
Sincerely,
Theodore D. Wright
Civil Engineer IV - TRIP
"Construction on the Mohawk Street Extension project has begun. The contractor will soon begin work on the river bridge, which will cause an interruption in the use of the equestrian trail through the construction zone. Please see the attached letter for details.
I would appreciate your assistance in disseminating this information to other members of the equestrian community. If you need additional information, please contact me at 661.326.3491."
The following letter does not indicate a completion date, I will try to get that info., Patty
Members of the Greater Bakersfield Equestrian Community,
Security Paving Company, SPC, the contractor for the Mohawk Street Extension Project, plans to begin construction on the new river bridge the week of August 24, 2009. This construction will require a temporary closure of the equestrian trail, located on the north side of the Kern River, through the construction zone.
This closure will remain in place while the bridge is under construction and while the work compromises the safety of horses and riders. The City of Bakersfield and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) appreciate your patience during construction, and we regret any inconvenience this may cause the equestrian community.
The equestrian trail will be restored as part of the Mohawk Street Extension project. Upon the project's completion, the restored trail will continue along the Kern River's secondary flood plain and re-connect with the existing trail on either side of the bridge. The restored trail will be 20 feet wide and have a vertical clearance of 13 to 14 feet beneath the bridge.
For additional project information, please contact Janet Wheeler at 661.326.3491 or visit the TRIP website at http://www.bakersfieldfreeways.us/ .
Sincerely,
Theodore D. Wright
Civil Engineer IV - TRIP
CALIENTE TEAM PENNING AND MORE
Tammie W., a teacher at Piute Mountain School, sent the following info on the upcoming fundraiser for Piute and Caliente Schools. Team Penning is $25 per person/$75 per team and ALL proceeds go to supporting the schools.
For special events info and entries:
Call Christine Angulo: (661) 867, 0310
There was a number to call to volunteer or make donations, but the phone number wasn't complete, so call the school if you have more questions.
All events held at the Lawrence Snow arena. (Sorry, I don't have an address or directions.)
Schedule of Special Events: (all times are approximate)
September 5th - Saturday
7 - 10:00 am Country Breakfast at the Arena
8:00 a.m. Grand Entry - Opening
8:30 a.m. Queen, Prince & Princess Contestant
Introductions followed by contest of patterns & penning
10:00 a.m. Spirit Bar Opens with adult beverages served throughout the day and evening
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Snack Bar Opens
2:00 p.m. Team Penning
Calcuttas and Auctions begin & held throughout the events
3:00 p.m. Crowning of Queen. Prince & Princess Calcuttas and Auctions
4:00 p.m. * Jackpot Barrel Race - Open to Everyone(time approx.)
5:00 p.m.* Bike Barrels (Bring your bicycles!) Calcuttas and Auctions
6:00 p.m.* Team Branding - Open to Everyone
5:00 p.m. Lou's Deep Pit BBQ Dinner Begins ($9/plate ...•.. $4/12 &. under •••. 3 &. under free)
8:00 p.m. Western Dance at Arena with Live Band
* Each Event is $25.00 per person
** Queen, Prince &. Princess Drawing Tickets for a $500.00 drawing on sale all day!!!
If you know Taylor Payne (Claudia's daughter), she is selling tickets, so buy up.
For special events info and entries:
Call Christine Angulo: (661) 867, 0310
There was a number to call to volunteer or make donations, but the phone number wasn't complete, so call the school if you have more questions.
All events held at the Lawrence Snow arena. (Sorry, I don't have an address or directions.)
Schedule of Special Events: (all times are approximate)
September 5th - Saturday
7 - 10:00 am Country Breakfast at the Arena
8:00 a.m. Grand Entry - Opening
8:30 a.m. Queen, Prince & Princess Contestant
Introductions followed by contest of patterns & penning
10:00 a.m. Spirit Bar Opens with adult beverages served throughout the day and evening
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Snack Bar Opens
2:00 p.m. Team Penning
Calcuttas and Auctions begin & held throughout the events
3:00 p.m. Crowning of Queen. Prince & Princess Calcuttas and Auctions
4:00 p.m. * Jackpot Barrel Race - Open to Everyone(time approx.)
5:00 p.m.* Bike Barrels (Bring your bicycles!) Calcuttas and Auctions
6:00 p.m.* Team Branding - Open to Everyone
5:00 p.m. Lou's Deep Pit BBQ Dinner Begins ($9/plate ...•.. $4/12 &. under •••. 3 &. under free)
8:00 p.m. Western Dance at Arena with Live Band
* Each Event is $25.00 per person
** Queen, Prince &. Princess Drawing Tickets for a $500.00 drawing on sale all day!!!
If you know Taylor Payne (Claudia's daughter), she is selling tickets, so buy up.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
ANSWER TO SAVE THE TREES
The following is a response from Andy Honig, who has put in MANY hours of labor, planning, and researching the Panorama Vista Preserve, you can access his web site for further information at http://panoramavista.org/
"Users of the Panorama Vista Preserve need to know that alterations to the Preserve (This would include placing wire around tree trunks) would have to be authorized by the Board of Directors of the Kern River Corridor Endowment, the owner of the Panorama Vista Preserve.
I, as a member of the Board of Directors, have seen no evidence that sycamores in the Preserve are threatened by beavers and have strong reservations about placing wire around the trunks of mature trees. I would find this aesthetically unpleasing.
Almost all the sycamores on the river bank in the Preserve have multiple trunks and can readily withstand beaver activity.
I would not want to remove the beavers because I have observed that the beaver dams have, during periods of low water, held water in the river, benefitting the riparian vegetation. On our website, www.panoramavista.org, there is a picture of a beaver dam holding back water. See www.panoramavista.org/fauna.html "
Ed. Note: I can't add anything to this, Andy knows this area, the trees, and the wildlife as well or better than anyone I know. Thank you Andy for sharing your knowledge with us.
"Users of the Panorama Vista Preserve need to know that alterations to the Preserve (This would include placing wire around tree trunks) would have to be authorized by the Board of Directors of the Kern River Corridor Endowment, the owner of the Panorama Vista Preserve.
I, as a member of the Board of Directors, have seen no evidence that sycamores in the Preserve are threatened by beavers and have strong reservations about placing wire around the trunks of mature trees. I would find this aesthetically unpleasing.
Almost all the sycamores on the river bank in the Preserve have multiple trunks and can readily withstand beaver activity.
I would not want to remove the beavers because I have observed that the beaver dams have, during periods of low water, held water in the river, benefitting the riparian vegetation. On our website, www.panoramavista.org, there is a picture of a beaver dam holding back water. See www.panoramavista.org/fauna.html "
Ed. Note: I can't add anything to this, Andy knows this area, the trees, and the wildlife as well or better than anyone I know. Thank you Andy for sharing your knowledge with us.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
SAVING THE TREES UPDATE
Noonshyne has left a new comment on your post "SAVING THE TREES":
A few years ago, Marci Cunningham received the okay (and gate key) to take a pickup east on the bike path at Manor to haul off junk and a car door that was on a trail going up to Panorama Dr. I think she got $8 at the scrap yard for the door. Her husband (me) was volunteered to help!
Ed. Note: Thanks Mr. C! A lot of times we women have some great ideas but couldn't pull them off without husbands and male friends who "volunteer".
A few years ago, Marci Cunningham received the okay (and gate key) to take a pickup east on the bike path at Manor to haul off junk and a car door that was on a trail going up to Panorama Dr. I think she got $8 at the scrap yard for the door. Her husband (me) was volunteered to help!
Ed. Note: Thanks Mr. C! A lot of times we women have some great ideas but couldn't pull them off without husbands and male friends who "volunteer".
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