LOOK WHAT'S COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET!! for the Special Horses auction!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

..We have loads of stuff..something for everyone to bid on. Some horse related, some not! But if you ended up doing your spring cleaning very late this year, you can still unload your unwanted but useful (or, those "interesting! Um, How nice!") goods and get a tax donation.

It's easy to do, just send your goods to the group of your choice. Doesn't need to be horsey, just something you think people will bid on, and that can raise an amount - even small - for a deserving equine 501(c)3 organization. Just let them know if you want a reserve or minimum bid. We can still throw some items up on the auction site, which will start September 1.

At the close of the auction, our esteemed Aunt Esther of The Chronicle Of The Horse Forum has agreed to choose the the classiest and er, not classiest item. The winner of each category will receive a gift basket from The Farm at Nanticoke Creek loaded with handcrafted grooming supplies and gourmet treats for you horse!


Our groups are:

Another Chance For Horses
166 Station Road
Bernville, Pa. 19506
610-621-5290
Marlifarm@aol.com
COTH name: Marli or AC4H
http://www.ac4h.com (http://www.ac4h.com/)

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society
PO Box 632
College Station, Texas 77841-0632
jenn@bluebonnetequine.org
COTH name: cowgirljenn
www.bluebonnetequine.org (http://www.bluebonnetequine.org/)

The Exceller Fund
P.O. Box 4237
Lexington, KY 40544
or
P.O. Box 33274
Granada Hills, CA 91394
859-523-6060
mail@excellerfund.org
www.excellerfund.org (http://www.excellerfund.org)

Heartland Horse Rescue
702 Denton Rd
Winter Park, Fl 32792
calypsofarm@embarqmail.com
COTH name: Lori T
www.heartlandhorserescue.org (http://www.heartlandhorserescue.org/)

New England Equine Rescues
1487 Boston Neck Rd Saunderstown, RI 02874
fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net
COTH name: bethofNEER
Or
Mary Martin
3 Uptack Ave
Groveland, MA 01834
martinmaryd@comcast.net
COTH Name: Mary M.
www.newenglandequinerescues.com (http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/)

Sunkissed Acres Rescue and Retirement
536 Woods Rd
Summerville GA 30747
704-804-0107
sunkissedacres@charter.net
COTH name: snkstacres
www.sunkissedacres.com (http://www.sunkissedacres.com/)

True Innocents Equine Rescue
7900 Limonite Ave
Suite G#278
Riverside, CA 92509
951-360-1464
whoanellie@earthlink.net
COTH name: Whoanellie
www.tierrescue.org (http://www.tierrescue.org/)

We also have donations from some very generous craftspeople and artists on COTH...but we'd be thrilled to add even more!

[Laytian]

What a fabulous idea. :yes:

Is there a time frame for this auction? In other words, will it be an on-going project or do you want items donated by a specific date so they can get the descriptions written and hold the auction on a given day (or days, if this will be an online auction)?

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Good question! We'd like items donated as soon as possible. The auction will run through September - we'll accept items through the first week, but bidding will continue through the end of the month.

[cowgirljenn]

If anyone would like to donate for BEHS, drop me an email at jenn @ bluebonnetequine dot org or drop me a PM and I'll get you the mailing address. (We moved and the one posted is no longer good :)).

[fleur de duc]

I'd like to help. I will certainly be sending some things

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

If anyone would like to donate for BEHS, drop me an email at jenn @ bluebonnetequine dot org or drop me a PM and I'll get you the mailing address. (We moved and the one posted is no longer good :)).

I changed the address - let me know if this is not the correct one - sorry!

[cowgirljenn]

I changed the address - let me know if this is not the correct one - sorry!

It is the right one. ANd if anyone needs a physical address for shipping items, let me know and I can get one. We're no longer publishing my home address for shipping items after getting some veiled threats during a seizure fairly recently. Don't need to make it any easier on the crackpots out there. :)

[Chester's Mom]

Oh Geek, please do tell. Will the (in)famous Aunt Esther be placing at least one of her beloved purses into the auction? Surely such a thing would be treasure beyond most COTHers wildest dreams....:winkgrin:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Oh Geek, please do tell. Will the (in)famous Aunt Esther be placing at least one of her beloved purses into the auction? Surely such a thing would be treasure beyond most COTHers wildest dreams....:winkgrin:

Well. There has been a murmur of something along those lines. But we can't promise, as Aunt Esther has very kindly agreed to help us from afar - you know, Holland, Belgium, Germany - if it weren't for the internet, really, I'd have to be following behind her, and then they would take one look at me and bar us both entrance. Especially because it's so obvious I don't know which cutlery to use for foods I can't even recognize.

But we know an item like this would bring in quite a tidy sum for a deserving equine 501(c)3!

And if not, perhaps Aunt Esther will pass the word along to Hermes...?

[Lori T]

Heart Land is very excited!

[Ted the Peep 'Ho]

Because I am going to do Pro Bono work for rescues when I finish up law school, I am going to make the Ultimate Sacrifice. I am going to donate a "Bunches 'o' Peeps" package, and the winning bidder gets to choose between traditional (chix or not), flavor (sugar, peppermint, orange creme), consistency (stale or not), and color (too many to list).

Yes, I could easily down several packages at one sitting (not that I sit for them, you know, I'm not a dog), but this would be Peeps for the Greater Good.

I told my mom I wanted to have it be for the rescue with the biggest number of hot mares and she just gave me "That Look."

[mary m.]

NEER is on it.. very excited and gratefull to be a part of this - THANK YOU!
We already have some very interesting items .. :winkgrin:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And not to give away anything...but some ELVIS MEMORABILIA has been donated...

[mary m.]

I hear it is quite the collection! :)

[Coreene]

Aunt Esther told me that she was traveling but would have a chance to go online in the next day or two. ;)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

We'll have a whole assortment of items...pretty much anything goes, as long as it is legal and sellable!

[Wayside]

Heart Land is very excited!

And that's why you're my first victim...err... recipient :D

Sent a box off to BEHS and a box off Heart Land this a.m. Handcrafted jewelry, and since it's trash or treasure Heart Land will also receive the "White Elephant Bag" of beads, costume jewelry, and other weird tidbits :lol:

[Whoanellie]

TIER is on it! We've sent out emails & posted to our group. I have directed folks to this thread and also Special Horses.

One of the replies I received indicated that on Special Horses the current Contest info refers to the previous mucho succesful contest. Any news as to when that info will be updated.

Thanks to all for their hard work and innovative ideas to help rescues! We are honored to participate and love making new friends!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And that's why you're my first victim...err... recipient :D

Sent a box off to BEHS and a box off Heart Land this a.m. Handcrafted jewelry, and since it's trash or treasure Heart Land will also receive the "White Elephant Bag" of beads, costume jewelry, and other weird tidbits :lol:

Wayside, you are FABULOUS!!!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

TIER is on it! We've sent out emails & posted to our group. I have directed folks to this thread and also Special Horses.

One of the replies I received indicated that on Special Horses the current Contest info refers to the previous mucho succesful contest. Any news as to when that info will be updated.

Thanks to all for their hard work and innovative ideas to help rescues! We are honored to participate and love making new friends!

I think Colleen is waiting for our "big" news - the status of our 501(c)3 application. I tell her, "The wheels grind slowly!"

[Wayside]

Wayside, you are FABULOUS!!!!

Aww, you're swell. But really, it's you who gets the fabulous title for putting this fundraiser on! And Lori, and Jenn, and everyone else who puts so much hard work into these organizations! <cheer>

All I did was make some stuff and put it in a box. And the anal-retentive mail lady wasn't even working today, so it was even less painful than I'd anticipated :lol:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

It IS work. But it is such a blast!! And then we get to be in contact with people like you!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Bumping so that you can all start going through your closets and shelves...think of it as early spring cleaning!

[Fred]

What a great idea! and if Aunt Esther can put in a word at Hermes for me, I'd be on it like duck on a bug.

I'm SURE I can find something nice to donate - it would be my pleasure.

Thank you "Ho"

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Not just me! All the participating groups - the ones who are in the trenches!, and equineartworks, my co-enabler at Special Horses, and all of you!!

But we hope at the very least, while generating $$ for these deserving groups, everyone will have a laugh over some of the items, or desperately want some of the items - trash or treasure!

[snkstacres]

Yahoo, I hit the store for myself today. Took some horrid pics of great stuff I can donate to myself LOL.

We put up a saddle, some antiques glass, vases, I have yet to put up the oriental paper xmas balls, original Wendy's bears as in fast food, from the 60's still in there bags and with there shoes even.

I am going to have to go thoroughly through the store. We got some cool cool stuff which means nothing except to a collector. Look out guys.

Now to try and email all the info to my mailing list in hopes of collecting some real treasures. I cant wait. Hooray hooray, just in time to buy winter hay. What a load off of my mind.

[Beezer]

So, would sending some brand-new horse care books be acceptable? Cute handpainted horse and dog gift boxes? Other handcrafted stuff?

I just want to be sure it's A) something you'd like to have and think you could sell :yes: ; and B) not cause Aunt Esther to curse me for my tastelessness. :o

And to be sure I have this straight, I send the items to the groups themselves and then the proceeds from what I send go to the group that sells it, yes?

What a wonderful idea and KUDOS to all involved! :cool:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Beezer - brand new books would be terrific!!! As well as the boxes and handcrafted stuff. If you think it's sellable - I bet it will be. And remember the thread where someone bemoaned the gift of a John Deere clock, and then someone came on and begged for that very item? One person's trash, after all - which is what got me thinking about the twist for this new fundraiser.

And yes - send your items directly to our participating groups (remember, the cost of shipping is also tax deductible - keep your receipts!). They will issue you a donation-in-kind receipt. They'll then take pictures of all the amassed items, and equineartworks will assemble all for the auction site. The winning bidder then send the money directly to the organization "hosting" that item. Any item that does not meet a reserve (if there is a reserve) can then be sold at the organization's next tack-sale or fundraiser, so it's all good!

And don't worry about Aunt Esther...I'm sure she's cringing at the thought of me putting up a passel of peeps...but since all proceeds go directly to help horses in need through legit 501(c)3 equine organizations, she'll turn the other cheek. After stamping my offerings as "trash."

But hey - maybe the trash will bring in more money than the treasure!

[Wayside]

Bumping so that you can all start going through your closets and shelves...think of it as early spring cleaning!


My closet! Dgeek, you're brilliant! Why didn't I think of that?!?

At the very least I know I've got a Marigold show shirt in a less than conservative pattern :lol: And since my hips and ribcage spread when I was pregnant with my son, I probably have more stuff that won't ever fit me again. I'm going to have to make up another box. :lol:

[Coreene]

As Her Geekness knows, there are some saddles sitting around that need new homes. One is brand new. And other stuff. Including, just perhaps, a Pimp My Ride silver Crates show brestplate. Le sigh. Will go through it all this weekend. ;)

[snkstacres]

As Her Geekness knows, there are some saddles sitting around that need new homes. One is brand new. And other stuff. Including, just perhaps, a Pimp My Ride silver Crates show brestplate. Le sigh. Will go through it all this weekend. ;)



hahahahaha a pimp my ride showplate. How funny. As I sit here and look around myself, there is a host of trash and treasure I would be so happy to be free of. This is better than a yard sale cause I dont even have to move it to the outdoors or haul it back if it doesnt sell.

Oh Lord, wait till you guys see my junk but some of it is so cute. This is simply a great great great idea. And now I am excited. Off to the email I go.

[BethofNEER]

Hay... can I post???

Am I POSTING???

:sadsmile:

[BethofNEER]

I'm POSTING!! YaY! I'm fixed!! :lol:

Hi... it's Beth of NEER here... please let me know if you need anything... we have a bunch of stuff, ESPECIALLY for the Elvis lover! ;)

Thank you everybody!!

( :

[cowgirljenn]

I finally return to Texas next week - and I'm going to have to see what I can dig out of my house. I know I'm going to donate a signed copy of my book (because that's something I can do)... I just have to figure out what else. Something really trashy, I think... :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Trash is good!!!!

Apparently, those John Deere clocks are a big item...

We hope this is fun for everyone.

[snkstacres]

I sent out my mass emails yesterday and sorry if some of you get them and know you shouldnt. Send to all does not discriminate.

I got lots of feed back this morning. Stuff not only for the auction but the store as well. Hooray.

When does the bidding start?

[eventgroupie2]

I mailed the Fjord stained glass suncatcher to Sunkissed Acres this morning - you should have it soon :D

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Terrific! Bidding starts September 1. This gives equineartworks the time she needs to set up the auction site - I gather this is some primo piece of software!

[Lori T]

Heart Land will go through the closets and trunks this weekend!
And, for those of you still waiting for autographed Calvin photos...I do apologize for the delay..there has been some confusion and delays what with Calvin trying to get settled in to Saratoga. He has not been home a whole lot since the TC. I am told that we are to receive the pictures next week and I will turn around and mail them out asap. I am sorry, I did not anticipate this long of a delay. We are also waiting for our shirts....

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Think of it as rehabbing and rehoming items previously thought to be unadoptable...

[Lori T]

I got a box today STUFFED FULL of BEAUTIFUL hand crafted jewelry....I may be bidding on some items myself! I mean, there is a ton of stuff! Does Heather post on here?
You are very talented and very generous!

Oh, and Jen just informed me her digital camera is broken (what is it with my girls and their digital cameras??) So I will have to remove the zoom off my canon and take pictures the old fashion way (film)..gonna be busy this weekend!

[Wayside]

I got a box today STUFFED FULL of BEAUTIFUL hand crafted jewelry....I may be bidding on some items myself! I mean, there is a ton of stuff! Does Heather post on here?
You are very talented and very generous!

Oh, and Jen just informed me her digital camera is broken (what is it with my girls and their digital cameras??) So I will have to remove the zoom off my canon and take pictures the old fashion way (film)..gonna be busy this weekend!

Whoops, that's me. Knew I'd forget some vital piece of info :lol: If you have any questions about the stuff, feel free to let me know, and I'll try to answer them.

Glad to hear everything made it to you okay!

[Lori T]

Whoops, that's me. Knew I'd forget some vital piece of info :lol: If you have any questions about the stuff, feel free to let me know, and I'll try to answer them.

Glad to hear everything made it to you okay!

YOU ROCK!! My daughters have been eyeing several of the pieces, I told they they would have to bid on them! I may be bidding on the pewter horse head necklace! You are very talented!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

SAVE SOME FOR ME!!!!

[Wayside]

YOU ROCK!! My daughters have been eyeing several of the pieces, I told they they would have to bid on them! I may be bidding on the pewter horse head necklace! You are very talented!

Aww, thanks. I have to admit that the pewter pendant itself is actually a pre-fab piece that I've been dying to find an excuse to use in something. The beadwork leading up to it I can take credit for, though.

I have a heck of a time taking pictures of jewelry, but I did toss them on the scanner before I sent them off. The images are pretty meh, but you're welcome to use them if you like. They're uploaded here:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2237126600100789832JRmvqy

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2941409810100789832NfwEoj

The white elephant bag stuff I didn't get any shots of though. It had pieces of leftover bits from lots of costume jewelry I salvaged parts from, some craft beads, and practice pieces I wasn't satisfied with. All sorts of weird stuff. If it sits around long enough without me thinking of something to do with it, it goes in the bag. For some reason although I have no problem with someone else ripping them apart to reuse the beads, I can't quite bring myself to do it. And there are some cultured freshwater pearls floating around with the rest of the stuff in there that someone could probably make something nice with. So basically I considered it a junk craft lot, but feel free to dispose of it however you see fit.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Those are fabulous! Thank you!!

Here's hoping they bring in some nice returns for Heartland!

[snkstacres]

Oooooooooooh those are so pretty. I am excited to get started. hahah I had friends complaining that they couldnt find the stuff for auction and they want to bid LOL

[Wayside]

Thanks guys! I sure hope the fundraiser is a huge success! Sounds like people are already getting excited :D

[equineartworks]

I have a C.W. Anderson litho for each of you, all are from the Turf and Bluegrass portfolio so there are some nice ones in there but I won't tell who gets what. The portfolio has Coming Storm, Bluegrass Baby, Busher, Man O' War, Count Fleet, Equipose, Let's Go, Gone, The Brave One, Battleship over Beechers, Seabiscuit, Her First Foal, Rugged Individualist, Golden Meadow, and Water Jump. (psst...Exceller Fund...I will save the Seabiscuit litho for Rich in Dallas :lol: )

I still have to go through some things, I am sure I will have more :)

[Coreene]

I have a brand new polo saddle that has never even been on a horse. Do you guys think that might work as an auction item? I absolutely love it, but a polo tree is obviously not going to fit a fat 17.2+ warmblood.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

YES!!!!!

[Coreene]

Well, good, then I will donate it to Sunkissed Acres! And a Stubben Siegfried, too, which is somewhere in the garage. Sunkissed, the Siegfried needs new suede on the knee rolls, so that might be something for one of your tack sales instead, but since I am sending the polo saddle anyhow, I may as well include another in the same box. :yes:

[Coreene]

Separate from those, I have one of the Stone Models Willems for Exceller and a gorgeous Crates silver show breastplate for Bluebonnet. Tier, am going through my stuff for you and Heart Land and the others, too.

[hellerkm]

I live close to and my parents farm is very near A chance 4 horses, can I drop off my items to save on the shipping?

[snkstacres]

Coreene, I almost peed myself I was so excited. Oh man, a polo saddle and a Stubben, you are unbelievable. Oh man oh man oh man I LOFF it.


I cant wait for this auction. You just know its the place to start our xmas shopping and I for one am excited.

Thankyou Coreene, can I say that again and again. The winter hay bill is always scary and every single day, there is a new old folk, injured folk or skinny folk that someone needs to give up. One good siezure and I will be packed again.

Bless you all for this opportunity.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I live close to and my parents farm is very near A chance 4 horses, can I drop off my items to save on the shipping?

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!

It's always nice to support your local equine 501(c)3 organization!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Coreene, I almost peed myself I was so excited.

I laughed so much at your response I just about peed myself.

[Coreene]

Somewhere I have a photo signed by all the Jackson 5. If I can find it, I will donate that too. It is authentic, I got it myself when I was 10 on a flight from LAX to JFK. And a VIP laminate for the Paul McCartney concert in Liverpool in 2003 (yes, It was MY pass and I met him and he kissed me on the cheek). And Van Halen 1 on red vinyl signed by all of them. Gotta try and find this stuff!!!

[snkstacres]

Somewhere I have a photo signed by all the Jackson 5. If I can find it, I will donate that too. It is authentic, I got it myself when I was 10 on a flight from LAX to JFK. And a VIP laminate for the Paul McCartney concert in Liverpool in 2003 (yes, It was MY pass and I met him and he kissed me on the cheek). And Van Halen 1 on red vinyl signed by all of them. Gotta try and find this stuff!!!

That is unreal, you met the Jackson 5 and were kissed on the cheek by Paul himself. wooooooooooo now if a signed photo of Mr. MJ himself doesnt net a good dollar after his untimely death, something is wrong. hahahha i am definitely definitely going to cross post that one.

ok ok, you have no idea how excited I am getting. I cant believe this, this is too good to be true.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I am amazed at what was in Coreene's closet. I think all I may have to offer is some glow in the dark items...unsigned by anyone!

[Whoanellie]

Somewhere I have a photo signed by all the Jackson 5. If I can find it, I will donate that too. It is authentic, I got it myself when I was 10 on a flight from LAX to JFK. And a VIP laminate for the Paul McCartney concert in Liverpool in 2003 (yes, It was MY pass and I met him and he kissed me on the cheek). And Van Halen 1 on red vinyl signed by all of them. Gotta try and find this stuff!!!

I'll venture to say that when you go looking for this stuff, you'll find even more stuff! Wowie!

I know it's been awhile (2003), you haven't washed your cheek have you? Bwhaa Haaaaa!

Coreene, you are one of the most generous folks I know! What blows me away is that you are also somewhat level headed to boot!

Here's hoping all the hard work the SpecialHorses ladies, the awesome donors, the generous bidders and the wonderful rescues put in to this effort are hugely rewarded! Horses across the land thank you all!

[Coreene]

Lori Sunkissed, my friend Rusty is Paul's guitarist. After the show, he said "I want you to meet Paul" and took me over and introduced us. What a kind and gracious man! Anyhow, As I said to Geek last night, I have to find where I have all this crap stowed around first, but if I can find it then I will pass it over to you and some of the others. It's not doing me any good sitting in a drawer when it could help some horses! :D

[Coreene]

Oh, Gail TIER, I should have a used-twice Fleeceworks black sheepskin half pad. I will send you that, it was $95 new so hopefully that will bring in some $$. :yes: Geek, how about some Sprenger bits?

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

YES!!!!

people are always looking for bits, and that quality...fabulous!

Okay, now you've egged ME on! It is time to clean out the basement. My closet yielded only past report cards (after all, I am a geek), numerous dog, cat and horse photos, and clothes of many sizes (skinny to fat) - the latter will find their way to Hoof and Woof, but nothing there that anyone would consider anything but ho hum.

[bethechangexx]

AC4H, coming atcha:
-a hardcover signed copy of The Black Stallion Picture Book from 1980.
probably some other stuff too just trying to figure out what will fit in the box.

[snkstacres]

[This is becoming beyond my wildest expectations. I mean seriously, this is unreal. Anyone notice, there is no trash. That will come from my house LOL.

I am already collecting boxes for all the goodies to get mailed out in. heheeh I am literally screaming from the rooftops. People are gonna love this auction and they dont even have to be horsey.

Cool, cool, cool. OK, now off to meet my farrier on a Sunday evening. Mr. Jackson, lymphangitis man, lost a front shoe in the rains we have had. With his issues, he can not go without. Just what the farrier wanted to hear from me. Thankheavens he understands the seriousness behind Jackson. heheh And his wife is out of town LOL. Plus, it helps that I am stashing a pony for him that his wife wont allow him to have. He has anyhow and is trying to figure out a way to sneak him in. Yah......................a 10hh black pony in with a herd of tall TB mares, he is a gelding. She's likely not to notice for a while for sure. LOL.

[snkstacres]

[This is becoming beyond my wildest expectations. I mean seriously, this is unreal. Anyone notice, there is no trash. That will come from my house LOL.

I am already collecting boxes for all the goodies to get mailed out in. heheeh I am literally screaming from the rooftops. People are gonna love this auction and they dont even have to be horsey.

Cool, cool, cool. OK, now off to meet my farrier on a Sunday evening. Mr. Jackson, lymphangitis man, lost a front shoe in the rains we have had. With his issues, he can not go without. Just what the farrier wanted to hear from me. Thankheavens he understands the seriousness behind Jackson. heheh And his wife is out of town LOL. Plus, it helps that I am stashing a pony for him that his wife wont allow him to have. He has anyhow and is trying to figure out a way to sneak him in. Yah......................a 10hh black pony in with a herd of tall TB mares, he is a gelding. She's likely not to notice for a while for sure. LOL.

Monday morning bump

[equineartworks]

This is going to be an amazing auction.

:D

I am the lucky one who is getting all the photos and info on the items...lemme tell ya...some GOOD stuff here to bid on!

[Exceller_Fund]

We are very excited to be participating in this and are happy to let you all know a few of the items donated by a generous member!

A pair of 14kt gold (about 7 grams of gold) horseshoe earrings with about ½ carat of diamonds and about ¾ carat of sapphires. They are a channel set with butterfly backs. The earrings measure about 5/8” tall, ½” wide and about 1/8” thick.

There is also a sterling silver ring with 10kt gold and bezel set gemstones including Citrine, Amethyst, Topaz, Garnet, and Peridot. The ring is size 7.

We are also intending to donate a few other items such as Secretariat Photos, some older winner's circle photos, Laffit Pincay Jr. items and hopefully other miscellaneous items!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Having seen one of the Secretariat photos - who is Ted's grandad - I am staking my claim on one of those!!!

The items coming in are simply wonderful - and what a wide array - something for everyone!!

[Coreene]

A pair of 14kt gold (about 7 grams of gold) horseshoe earrings with about ½ carat of diamonds and about ¾ carat of sapphires. They are a channel set with butterfly backs. The earrings measure about 5/8” tall, ½” wide and about 1/8” thick. I saw a photo of these - they are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS and I just LOVE them.

[Lori T]

Having seen one of the Secretariat photos - who is Ted's grandad - I am staking my claim on one of those!!!

The items coming in are simply wonderful - and what a wide array - something for everyone!!

Oh, no...he is also Bate's granddad and we are staking our claim!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Oh, no...he is also Bate's granddad and we are staking our claim!

Well, there are three of them...so one more can come in and stake a claim....

and there are two Secretariat poses - one a headshot, and one a full pose. Both gorgeous. And then there's one of Affirmed...

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Many unique, one of a kind and/or signed items coming on board!

[ChocoMare]

Lori, don't know if we can come up with equally as loffly items, but SpotNnotFarm and I will be coming up on Saturday, August 15th with my truck bed loaded. She's cleaning out her stuff and I'm doing the same. I despise yard sales, so would rather just send it all to you!

Perhaps I can get Penny and Tank to do some Moneighs of their noses and tails? Who wouldn't want artwork from The Equine Sofa and Loveseat?!? :winkgrin: :lol:

Lemme know what you want for lunch. ;)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Chocomare - we'd like a wide range of items. Doesn't HAVE to be trashy! After all, I'd put anything with Secretariat in it in the "Highly Classy" column!

[snkstacres]

Cool cant wait to see you Choco. hahahahah what to have for dinner. ya know its got to be german. yup, I want the noodles. Home made noodles. Ooooooooooooh yummy. I am drooling already.


I went through my own house today heeheheheheh took pics of everything. Yes, the computer companions are going to auction. The beanie babies are out the door. The pewter pals, see ya later. I loff it.

I think this will probably be one of the best fundraisers to date and I am truly truly excited. I am honestly going to do my xmas shopping on there. I got a gorgeous stained glass horse head today, I put in some brand spanking new Ariats boots, oh yes, this i going to be a good one.

Cant wait to see you guys.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I think this will probably be one of the best fundraisers to date and I am truly truly excited. I am honestly going to do my xmas shopping on there. I got a gorgeous stained glass horse head today, I put in some brand spanking new Ariats boots, oh yes, this i going to be a good one.


We hope so too! And the gorgeous suncatcher is a donation from eventgroupie2 - thank you so much again!!! It's a great way to not only help a terrific equine rescue but get some people looking at your wares...hint, hint!!

We hope to make this an annual event, so that when people get those ...interesting...gifts at the holidays, they can always smile, say thank you, and inside, think, "Maybe THIS will win me the coveted Farm at Nanticoke Creek Gift Basket in the Trash or Treasure Auction!"

[cowgirljenn]

I am amazed at what was in Coreene's closet. I think all I may have to offer is some glow in the dark items...unsigned by anyone!

I am amazed, too. :) I just got home and am still sorting through piles of mail and bills and other fun stuff. Things really pile up when you are gone a month. :( DH did a good job, but the stalls... eek! :)

So.. once I'm done catching up, I'll be going through stuff. :) I am excited - and now I want to bid, too!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

As snkstacres said, a great place to start your holiday shopping!

Just think - if you get it all here, you can avoid the malls come Thanksgiving.

[Coreene]

Here's the Paul McCartney pass.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Coreene has autographed pics of the Jackson5, and a laminated pass to backstage at a Paul McCartney concert...and this is what I have:

[ChocoMare]

Coreene has autographed pics of the Jackson5, and a laminated pass to backstage at a Paul McCartney concert...and this is what I have:

No, no Geek dear. You have frozen mini hoo-hoos. Bwahahahaha :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SoEasy]

I knit ... and knit ... and knit ... stuff I have no earthly use for sometimes ...

Like baby blankets and hats, and enough shawls to outfit an army ... any interest? should I ship these up to Marli? (she's really close to me, so I'm thinking support your local rescue first!)

[snkstacres]

I knit ... and knit ... and knit ... stuff I have no earthly use for sometimes ...

Like baby blankets and hats, and enough shawls to outfit an army ... any interest? should I ship these up to Marli? (she's really close to me, so I'm thinking support your local rescue first!)



This gets better all the time. And it doesnt officially start until the first of Sept and i am already in high gear.

Poor EAW wait till she see the disc of pics and I havent even started. Yikes.

[Wayside]

I knit ... and knit ... and knit ... stuff I have no earthly use for sometimes ...

Like baby blankets and hats, and enough shawls to outfit an army ... any interest? should I ship these up to Marli? (she's really close to me, so I'm thinking support your local rescue first!)

Oooh, the shawl in particular is just lovely. :yes:

[equineartworks]

This gets better all the time. And it doesnt officially start until the first of Sept and i am already in high gear.

Poor EAW wait till she see the disc of pics and I havent even started. Yikes.


I'm an early-retiree now remember? :lol: All that free time :winkgrin:

Keep sending those items COTH'ers, I want to be overworked for a good cause :cool:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

SoEasy - terrific! Marlifarm and I discussed the concept a few months back, and she had some ideas, but your gorgeous items will really add to the mix!

[Coreene]

I can personally vouch for how fabulous SoEasy's shawls, blankets etc are. She did two stunning custom shawls for me a few years ago, and never have I gotten more compliments! She did one for BBer Beezer as well - or was it Merry? Or both? Anyhow, they are divine. :yes:

[Coreene]

The pass actually TOUCHED PAUL McCARTNEY! When he leaned in for the kiss on my cheek, the pass swung slightly forward and - yeah yeah yeah - Beatle Contact. So it has Paul's cooties. That in itself must be good for some extra $$$!!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Worst case scenario, Coreene, you can wipe the card with a kleenex and sell the cooties separately!

[Tazzie]

I wanted to let you know that I don't have anything to donate, however I am eagerly looking forward to the start so I can bid!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

We need people to bid as well - so there's plenty of fun to be had all the way around.

Part of the problem is getting an advance peek at the items...I am SO lusting after one of the Secretariat photos being put up by Exceller...but as our wonderful COTH artists and craftspeople come on board with so many items, I think, "No - that! Well, this too!"

So I am going to have to start saving up! The terrific thing about this auction is that while there will be some higher ticket items, there will also be plenty of things (and not necessarily trash!) on which just about anyone can bid.

I am also donating a gift - it is a resin horse that holds a wine bottle - upside down and slightly drunken looking. I priced it and they retail for about $25, so it wasn't that inexpensive (and the giver does not read this board, so I am totally safe admitting this)...just...aghastivating (that is, to me, having the quality of making the recipient become aghasted). I don't know that it's trash - I think it's like the John Deere clock category - it will be some person's treasure!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Bumping for the mid week afternoon crowd!

[HorsesinHaiti]

I am home in VA for a bit and scouring the closets for useful stuff to send.

[snkstacres]

LOL well I had a lady call me today to pick up a ready rider for the auction. So, I had to ask, what is a ready rider.

hehhehhehe I guess years ago, this was the ticket. It is a thing that reminds me of a pogo stick. It is designed to help you both learn to post as well as get in shape. hahahahha that about killed me but................I bet someone wants it LOL

Are we ready yet, I am.

[ChocoMare]

Hey Lori. SpotNnot and I need to move it to the 29th. Ok?

[mary m.]

NEER has had a pair of blinged out spurs donated from clearviewfarm.biz
Emerald valley horse treats
NH maple sugar
Elvis memorabelia - LOTS!
Bitless bridle DVD
Horse print by equine artist Susan Monty
handcrafted jewelry from Holly Westfall / Silver Rose Designs
horse hair necklace / bracelet/ and zipper pull set by Jen Brock of horsefly creations
six pack of horse photo greeting cards ( blank with envelopes) by Mary Martin

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And hopefully, there will be more to come!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

bumping up for the almost weekend crowd!

[snkstacres]

Yikes, I must be way behind. I have only recieved the gorgeous stained glass artwork. Promises of more but its still a way to the end of the month isnt it.

I must go pick up the ready rider hehehehe its still in the box she says.

Sent my pics off yesterday, the email was so large, I had to split the pics in four so email would send it. And that was cleaning my house LOL

[ChocoMare]

Lori, if Christina and I have enough, would you prefer to meet us at the store on the 29th to unload it all?

[Marli]

For those donating items to AC4H- I am the contact person for this fundraiser as I provide assistance to the thoroughbred division of AC4H. Please send any items directly to AC4H (not to me). Wonderful and creative idea to fundraise for all the rescues! :D

[Whoanellie]

Woo Hoo! One of our long time contacts has offered to donate a 78" QH Blanket for the auction! Thank you Carolyn! Check this out: Galveston Equine Enterprises, LLC (http://www.galvestonequine.com/Galveston_options.htm)

She has the cutest logo! I LOFF it!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

How generous!!!

[SoEasy]

Marli ... can you check whether my box of knitted things got to the right place? USPS says it was delivered yesterday.

[mary m.]

Wow! Emerald Valley sent more than treats!
a huge tote full of awesome stuff.. wait till you see the pic
Thanks EV :)

[snkstacres]

Lori, if Christina and I have enough, would you prefer to meet us at the store on the 29th to unload it all?

Absolutely, that would be wonderful and then we can come up to the farm. Grooming day dare I say????????

[Beezer]

Am going through things this evening in hopes of getting them off Saturday. Mostly very cute handcrafted things and some books, but I'll look around El Ranchito, too, and see what I can find. :yes:

[cloudyandcallie]

Woo Hoo! One of our long time contacts has offered to donate a 78" QH Blanket for the auction! Thank you Carolyn! Check this out: Galveston Equine Enterprises, LLC (http://www.galvestonequine.com/Galveston_options.htm)

She has the cutest logo! I LOFF it!

And you know I asked for that!:lol: First bidder here Gail. It is unfilled right?

ETA: And Partly Cloudy will start the bidding at 100$.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Am going through things this evening in hopes of getting them off Saturday. Mostly very cute handcrafted things and some books, but I'll look around El Ranchito, too, and see what I can find. :yes:

Beezer, thank you!!!

[Coreene]

I'll get my stuff off in the next week, too. And from what I hear, even Aunt Esther has something to donate!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I would love to know what Aunt Esther has in her closet!!

[BeastieSlave]

I'm already finding too much stuff that I want to bid on! I've decided that I won't let myself bid unless I send items from the closet - so it's off to scour the closets :)

Great idea BTW!!

[snkstacres]

heheheh I just walked around my house and started taking pictures. Then again, I had some very very nice donations from Equinelaw and Cloudy and Callie and since this portion of the south has no idea of quality, it will be on the auction site. An english saddle in summerville has about the same value as a planter. Gorgeous brand new Ariats but they arent cowboy so, no one will buy them in the store. Wierd huh. This is the perfect place for me to give you my treasures LOL.
I bombarded Colleen with pictures and have a lot more to send. hehehe oh well. its all for the cause LOL.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Well, Lori, I scoured my closet and will be sending off the box of clothes via Fed Ex ground this week for Hoof and Woof. But nothing for the auction!! So I may be reduced to asking friends to "come out of the closet..."

[cloudyandcallie]

Anyone who is reading this thread should go over to the thread on "spinoff from the power of coth thread" and see what the "judge" of this thread is saying to the supporters of AC4H.

[AnotherRound]

Anyone who is reading this thread should go over to the thread on "spinoff from the power of coth thread" and see what the "judge" of this thread is saying to the supporters of AC4H.

She made her plea to the director of AC4H directly, which was pointed out to you twice, and NOT to the supporters. You've been asked many times by many people to please calm down and stop acting out. You do terrible harm by being petulant and childish, and emotional shaming is a terrible thing to attach to your favorite rescues as a supporter. A nutcase volunteer does terrible harm to a rescue and turns the public off.

[MistyBlue]

Cloudy, with all due respect...grow up. :no:
I'm surprised there wasn't a Neener added to this post and your last "Well you;ve upset me and I'm donating all my good stuff to a different rescue now" post in the AC4H thread.

AC4H is a good rescue...it wasn't AC4H at all that caused question to be asked about it. It was the self designated and overly emotional supporters who did that.
If you were never asked directly by Christy to explain how things are done at AC4H, then refrain from doing so. Because if you can't stay mature online over this stuff and start going to other threads "tattling" then maybe AC4H doesn't need that type of "help."

[HorsesinHaiti]

subject change...

Those rescues who listed PO boxes as your contact addresses, how large of a box are you allowed to receive there? The post office still puts a note in and lets you pick up from behind the counter?

I feel like Rip Van Winkle asking this, but I've seen mail services who won't accept / let you ship boxes to a PO address.

[chaltagor]

Anyone who is reading this thread should go over to the thread on "spinoff from the power of coth thread" and see what the "judge" of this thread is saying to the supporters of AC4H.

Oh no! Are there any questionable pics of the judge from her wild and wooly days too? Or maybe posing with a rock and roll star, or showing her nickers? She cannot have anything to do with such an esteemed and important function! Why won't anyone think of the children??!1??

[AnotherRound]

subject change...

Those rescues who listed PO boxes as your contact addresses, how large of a box are you allowed to receive there? The post office still puts a note in and lets you pick up from behind the counter?

I feel like Rip Van Winkle asking this, but I've seen mail services who won't accept / let you ship boxes to a PO address.

That's a good point, do folks know the answer about this?

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

subject change...

Those rescues who listed PO boxes as your contact addresses, how large of a box are you allowed to receive there? The post office still puts a note in and lets you pick up from behind the counter?

I feel like Rip Van Winkle asking this, but I've seen mail services who won't accept / let you ship boxes to a PO address.

If there is any problem with this - please let me know, and I'll make sure you have an address where items can be sent!!!

And thank you so much again for your generosity!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Oh no! Are there any questionable pics of the judge from her wild and wooly days too? Or maybe posing with a rock and roll star, or showing her nickers? She cannot have anything to do with such an esteemed and important function! Why won't anyone think of the children??!1??

Please also note. AUNT ESTHER is our celebrity emcee, not Coreene.

I do suspect there are pictures of Aunt Esther frolicking under the tables at the guest tents at some of the more prestigious riding competitions throughout Europe, bu I'm sure she'll claim those nickers belong to her sister Edith.

[Marli]

Marli ... can you check whether my box of knitted things got to the right place? USPS says it was delivered yesterday.

SoEasy- Yes, you're items arrived at AC4H. Christy has said that they're beautiful, just beautiful!!! She's gonna grab some digitals along with the info so we can get it to the gals. THANK YOU!!!!

[cowgirljenn]

If anyone needs to send larger packages to BEHS, drop me an email and I'll provide a physical mailing address. I no longer post it after getting some threats during a neglect case/seizure recently.

[equineartworks]

I do suspect there are pictures of Aunt Esther frolicking under the tables at the guest tents at some of the more prestigious riding competitions throughout Europe, bu I'm sure she'll claim those nickers belong to her sister Edith.

:lol::lol:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Okay. The challenge is on!
I *think* I may have a glow in the dark puzzle - never opened - of the starship USS Enterprise. Would that count as trashy enough to bring in a few dollars for one of our deserving groups?

[cowgirljenn]

How about if BEHS gives a lock of tail hair and a 'hoof autograph' from one of our horses who is about to become a TV star? (More details soon :)).

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

How about if BEHS gives a lock of tail hair and a 'hoof autograph' from one of our horses who is about to become a TV star? (More details soon :)).

And maybe we could get one of our very talented COTHers to make it into a key ring?

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

bumping up!

[LarkspurCO]

I have a real gem for you but haven't had time to take a picture yet. It's big and heavy so I really don't want to waste money on an extra shipping fee. Can I donate it but keep it here? It may just be your next family heirloom.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Send the picture (the e mail addresses are on the Special Horses website). equineartworks and I will confer.

[LarkspurCO]

Send the picture (the e mail addresses are on the Special Horses website). equineartworks and I will confer.

OK. I found eight addresses and wasn't sure so I just sent it to the sunkissedacres account.

[HorsesinHaiti]

Is there a flyer or something that could be given to local tack shops, etc. so people outside of the COTH boards can hear about this and come bid? I know there are things for which people don't want extra competition ;) , but it would help to keep this from being a glorified self-tax.

I will be sending a reconditioned 1993 Cannon Rebel film camera with a 35-135mm lens. Everyone tell your photographer friends, they still use film for some jobs. At the least, it would be a good camera to take to a show or HT if you don't want your good one wrecked in the rain!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

HiH - GREAT idea. I will put something together and post it here in a bit.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And here you go!! also on the first page.

If anyone can't download a pdf, please e mail me at wendiw@specialhorses.org and I can send you a word document format.

[SoEasy]

Hey Geek!

I think what's needed is a poster to let people know they should come and BID on auction items ... ;)

[drmgncolor]

I have a wedding dress in fabulous condition. Only worn once.

I also have a creme bridesmaids dress that would make a lovely summer garden wedding gown. Never worn.

I was going to donate to the Brides for Breast Cancer, but I suppose this is a good cause too. :)

Which Rescue wants my dresses?

UPDATED: The dresses are now spoken for.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Hey Geek!

I think what's needed is a poster to let people know they should come and BID on auction items ... ;)

Oh...that's in the works!!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Any other suggestions for the pdf? I wanted to add the COTH logo but can't find my jpeg..I KNOW it's there somewhere (this is what happens when you replace your computer and you can't figure out where you put everything).

I can also add the "Bid start" date.

Anything else? I can have an updated version tomorrow AM.

[HorsesinHaiti]

I didn't see the due date for articles to be received, or the running period of the auction on this. A little more detail explanation of what kinds of work the benefitting orgs do as a whole do might be good too - 'equine organizations' could do almost anything with horses. Fair to assume that most people in a store won't have heard of most of these groups, or of specialhorses?

[Chief2]

Mr. Chief2 has agreed to donate his horse shoe puzzle to NEER. It's one of those mechanical-type puzzles that I couldn't do to save my life, and he did in 10 minutes. I'll see if there's anything else around here I can put in the box. It should arrive by next week at the latest.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I didn't see the due date for articles to be received, or the running period of the auction on this. A little more detail explanation of what kinds of work the benefitting orgs do as a whole do might be good too - 'equine organizations' could do almost anything with horses. Fair to assume that most people in a store won't have heard of most of these groups, or of specialhorses?

thanks! I am a bit too close to it to be so perceptive - I'll make these changes and reload the pdf - will let you know when it's done, and thanks!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Okay - new and improved flyer up - thanks!

[HorsesinHaiti]

thanks! I am a bit too close to it to be so perceptive - I'll make these changes and reload the pdf - will let you know when it's done, and thanks!

I'm the same way with my own programming! The short blurbs are the hardest to make clear to outsiders. I'll pass this to one or two places in Harrisonburg, but I'm heading back in a couple days.

The camera and a chinese horse statue got shipped out today - the 'trash' category stuff should go tomorrow. Everyone keep hunting up buyers!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Thanks so much!!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

bump!

[Tazzie]

Love the Flyer! I'll print it and put it up at my barn. Hoping to at least get some additional bidders if not some items.

[Coreene]

My vacation starts tomorrow, so I'll be sending out the saddles, breastplate, Fleeceworks etc sometime in the next week - it's just been too busy, but you'll all have it on time! Oh, and Paul McCartney, too. Twist and Shout! :lol:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

...all we need is love, right?

[Dressage Art]

Oh, I have some stuff that I'll be sending! Thanks for the idea!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

THANK YOU!!! Your work is so gorgeous - you sent some beautiful items to Lori for Sunkissed's Open House last year, and they were snapped up!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Updating with flyer with changed date for accepting auction items...

[Chief2]

I'm not going to be able to get the puzzle to NEER before next week. That's okay, I'll just participate in the bidding instead. Thanks for the heads up on the final entry date.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Chief2 - go ahead and send! Don't worry! I know the web goddess for our site!!!

[Chief2]

Okay, thanks! :)

[cowgirljenn]

If any of you watch Nightline, watch for the horridly emaciated Paint horse tonight. His new name is Tex, and he's donating a lock of his (now clean) tail hair and an "autograph". I'll try to figure out how to frame it all up pretty but I can't promise that just yet. :) It'll benefit Bluebonnet and the proceeds will help him. :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Will there be a link to a video, Jenn?

[cowgirljenn]

Will there be a link to a video, Jenn?

I don't know - that's up to the Nightline people.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Saw the link and hope his donation brings you plenty of $$$!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

bumping for those last minute items!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

There are some terrific items coming in....

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

...and yours could be someone else's treasure!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

another wee bump for the procrastinators amongst us...

[HorsesinHaiti]

TSC in Harrisonburg didn't have a bulletin board, but the local tack shop and farm supply did and they put up the flyer. Version #2, then you posted V3 and I didn't have time to go swap it.

Everyone keep passing the word to friends who might buy.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

First, HiH - THANK YOU!!!

The only difference is in the date for when we need the items.

Let's face it - if you have an item you think will bring in some money for one of our very deserving groups - we will want to put it on the auction site. The issue is that each one has to be uploaded by our Web Goddess, equineartworks - in time, she'll teach me how to help, but we're not there yet. So the earlier we get pictures and descriptions to her, the easier it will be to load the pages. She got some fabulous software donated for this purpose, and, web geek that she is, she is very excited about it. I've seen her preliminary forays and it's VERY nice!!!

The last contest ("Every Horse is a Winner") there was a massive outage in the internet services over eaw's region. For about THREE DAYS. So she would load a page and hope that she had made it in time before she lost service again. Everything had to be done piecemeal! And the best I could do was go in and fix any typos.

So we're hoping that this time things will be easier for her!

[snkstacres]

Wow, I got a bridle in the mail yesterday. Hooray. When will we be able to see what is available for the auction. I need to take more pics LOL but plan on doing my xmas shopping on here as well.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Auction bidding starts Sept 1st!!

[Chief2]

Dear NEER,
Your puzzles have been shipped UPS. They have been instructed to deliver them there (Saundertown) regardless of whether someone is there or not so you won't have to pick them up.
Good luck!

[equineartworks]

I am starting to load the goods and I noticed that TIER could use some more stuff! :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

I have a few tricks up my sleeve...as you know, I am very good at begging for our groups!

[Marli]

Checking in for AC4H:

Received a box of items from SoEasy (THANK YOU!)

Also received another box of items but there isn't any name included. If you have donated items to AC4H could you please either check in here or private message so we can properly thank you! :yes:

Sincere thanks to all!!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

How wonderful!

[Beezer]

I am starting to load the goods and I noticed that TIER could use some more stuff! :)

Hey there. I sent a box off to TIER (and one to Exceller) on Friday and was planning to put another one together but didn't know which group might be "neediest." So it looks like I should send it to TIER, too? :)

[Exceller_Fund]

We just want to express our gratitude to Special Horses and all of the COTH members! We are delighted and honored to be participating in this Special Horses Auction. :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

And we'd like to thank everyone who has been so generous as to donate - and there will be more fun when the bidding starts!

[Whoanellie]

Beezer, Beezer, Beezer! Thank you for the wonderful box of handmade items and books, Horse Wise Guides & the Cherry Hill book! I hope I get a chance to read the Foxes of Harrow by Frank Yerby before it is sold! THANK YOU!

We also received the items from Galveston Equine! Will take pictures soon and send them in!

[snkstacres]

Found the thread LOL. IT keeps changing the title. Well, other than my gorgeous stained glass, I have recieved nothing in the mail. I have a few things to pick up and I cleaned out my closets LOL. As well, I cleaned out the store.

More pics coming up since some of the ones I took were horrible.

When can we see the auction items? I know Colleen is very busy at the moment with Dumplin and this weekend we are meeting to transfer over little Rye but..............if someone could tell me the date, I will be happy to put it on my posts at the store.

Let the bidding begin.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Lori - just before the auction, we'll post a new thread with an attached flyer (which you'll also get via e mail) with ALL the details, don't worry!

...does anyone have some stuff for Sunkissed to auction off? Remember, it's tax deductible!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Not just John Deere clocks of course...

[HorsesinHaiti]

I've tried to spread things out a bit - focus on a different rescue each activity.

I can't wait until we can see everything up for auction.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

bumping for those last minute finds...

[YoTambien]

Hey there. I sent a box off to TIER (and one to Exceller) on Friday and was planning to put another one together but didn't know which group might be "neediest." So it looks like I should send it to TIER, too? :)

Beezer - I got your package - thank you so much! The books, glasses and figurine will be taking their places in the Special Horses auction!

[mary m.]

cool stuff coming in for NEER. I am losing track of what I already sent in.. LOL
I wish we could get a sneak peek to see where everyone stands as far as neediest ..

[Beezer]

OK ... so I have some more things to send out (and I've told Mr. Beezer he has to cough up some items, too ;) ). I'm HONESTLY trying to figure out who needs more items to auction off.

So, please, oh wise ones, let me know which of these wonderful groups is still in need.

I've sent some items to Exceller (since I HEART any program that helps OTTBs) and to TIER, since that worthy organization is fairly local to me. But I've seen pleas that both TIER and Sunkissed need items.

I can split these items up, absolutely NO PROBLEM, just please let me know where I can send them to help you guys out as much as I can.

[Coreene]

Ah, Beezer ... would "figurine" refer to any of the ones in the photo of your and Merry's old horse figurines in "A Passion for Horses"??????? ;)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Beezer - Colleen has the total collection (I hope!) - and of course, there's been a wee delay in putting the pages together the past few days. I think Bluebonnet can also use some items. I am not sure where Heartland stands - I know Lori T was hoping to squirrel away some more Calvin items...

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

...any last minute items?

[equineartworks]

I am going to have a box of goodies for Lori, some things of dumplin's for her that I know she can put to good use. I also have some prints of my sunkissed cuties that will be auctioned.

I do have the cw anderson lithos that each group will get but I figured since I will need to send them for mounting for safe shipping I might as well just hold on to them, list them for the groups and drop ship to the winning bidder

[Beezer]

Ah, Beezer ... would "figurine" refer to any of the ones in the photo of your and Merry's old horse figurines in "A Passion for Horses"??????? ;)

Alas, no. The few of those that remain intact are staying safely in their cases. This one is a Heredities model cast of a pony and it's pretty cute. I love the Heredities line; they do wonderful bronzes in all shapes and sizes. :)

As for the remaining items I have to send, I'll get them boxed up tonight and out tomorrow. I'll divvy them up among a couple groups.

[HorsesinHaiti]

Bump!

[Beezer]

A bump from a donor ... boxes sent off in the morning to Sunkissed Acres -- two of them -- TIER and Bluebonnet Equine (just because I love the name, LOL). If some other group desperately needs items, I can likely round them up, just let me know.

THANKS to all the rescues for doing what you do!!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Awesome! THANK YOU!!!

[Miss Aria]

I sent some items off to AC4H this week; should be there by now.

[cowgirljenn]

Thanks to those sending items... I'm not ignoring anyone, things have just been a bit insane and hectic. 3 new abandoned horses came in yesterday, and Dallas Animal Services called today to see if we would take four from a neglect case. Eek.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

there will be plenty of items to bid on - it will really run the gamut!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

and a wee bump....

[HorsesinHaiti]

Almost time! Do we really have to wait until Sept. 1 to start shopping? Well, since our dear webmaster/ store manager needs time to load everything, I can be patient. I'm up to my earballs in deadlines around here as well!

[Lori T]

I must apologize, I have a few more things to take pictures of and send to Colleen. It seems that I am never home when there is daylight to take the pictures, and if I am, it is raining. I will work on getting the last pictures taken this week!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Don't worry!!!

As you know, we can be flexible...

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

a wee bump as we enter the downslide to the auction...

[mary m.]

I have a few more things to get pictures of..
I am also trying to get a better picture of the crystal studded spurs - the one i sent makes them look tarnished (glare) but they are not.

[snkstacres]

Woooooooooohooooooooooo. I came home after the long long journey and there were boxes for the auction. Yup, we got the most beautiful wedding dress, a gorgeous bridesmaids gown or gown for special occassion. I got two boxes from Beezer, I got a box from Larkspur CO, the stained glass, a few items I collected personally and a few to still pick up. Now, to get pics of it all heheheh and start collecting boxes to send this stuff out in.

Thankyou to everyone. I just know it is going to be wonderful Dont forget to do your xmas shopping cause we got great stuff. Wait till you see the jewelery.

you guys came through again.

Goodluck Bluebonnet on all the new ones. My phone is ringing off the hook with people needing to place there old friends. SAd.

[Wayside]

I have a few more things to get pictures of..
I am also trying to get a better picture of the crystal studded spurs - the one i sent makes them look tarnished (glare) but they are not.

I know what you mean, I have a heck of a time taking pictures of the jewelry I make. Either they're full of glare or the stones look dull <sigh>

But the lady at the post office tells me that these should be at TIER by now, so maybe someone cen get better pictures than this:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2324255630100789832BSlImS

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2232412500100789832HAUMLX

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2702238930100789832DFHOrj

FYI, the pearls in the bracelet are about 4mm, the picture's large, and makes them look larger.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Wayside, those are gorgeous!!

[lovemyoldguy]

DROOOOOOOL.

Hurry up auction - I wanna shop!

[Wayside]

Aww, thanks! <blush>

The tourmaline sparkles a lot more in person, and the pictures don't really show that very well.

And I think I may have sent enough boxes out for Mr. Way to tolerate one coming in :lol: So I'm looking forward to seeing all the great stuff everyone else has sent in, too :winkgrin:

[HorsesinHaiti]

Bump!

[Aunt Esther]

Aunt Esther, national and international Purse Champion, is delighted to bump this thread and very touched that the directors of Special Horses had the exceptionally good taste to realize that she, Aunt Esther, is really the only choice for judging which items are the trashiest.

Aunt Esther, who pays little attention to deadlines and is simply incapable of posting photos, will be sending Louis Vuitton sticky notes to her friends at TIER today. They look like this: http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/eluxury-louis-vuitton-small-ring-agenda-adhesive-notes-louis-vuitton-smal-21865

Aunt Esther also points out that it is not too late to donate, and therefore suggests that everyone says Tallyho posthaste! :yes:

[Beezer]

Aunt Esther, taking you at your word that it's not too late, two little packages going out today for Exceller and TIER ... sterling silver pins that I hope will bring them in some needy cash. :yes:

[Beezer]

Oh ... forgot to add: Cannot remember which deserving group(s) got the two "used" kids books, "Howliday Inn" and "The Flag Is Up," but please know that both -- particularly Patsey Gray's "Flag" -- are quite collectible. You may want to research them when deciding what to price them at. :)

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

NOT TOO LATE.

And the big issue with getting to see these items early is that I am saving my money so I can bid on so many!

[Coreene]

Because I am blonde and therefore, well, am blonde. I think that sums it up pretty well! But have photos of everything as well, which I will send to Colleen.

Again, love you guys for doing this. My wallet shivers with anticipation. :cool:

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

No - we love all of YOU for enabling us to help some terrific organizations. Times are tough, but if we can have fun while helping them raise some money for their horses, so much the better.

[sidepasser]

Being terribly confused about where to go look for pictures of items that will be in the auction, can someone direct me to the site? I do hope there are pony sized items in the auction like bell boots, polos, saddle pads in the latest Barbie pony colors..lol..and maybe a hot pink lead rope.

so is there a website yet with the pics on it? I have to plan on how to spend my few pony slated dollars!!! It's all for a good cause, wee Bonnie came from Sunkissed and now has a little girl who needs her pony "decked out" - lol.. I am having such fun this summer with both of them!! Oh and a pony book for little girl that is related to grooming, care, etc. for an english pony..maybe one with pictures of the saddle (parts) and bridle (parts), etc. written with a child in mind. This little pony makes me wish my children were 7 years old again..lol.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Being terribly confused about where to go look for pictures of items that will be in the auction, can someone direct me to the site? I do hope there are pony sized items in the auction like bell boots, polos, saddle pads in the latest Barbie pony colors..lol..and maybe a hot pink lead rope.

so is there a website yet with the pics on it? I have to plan on how to spend my few pony slated dollars!!! It's all for a good cause, wee Bonnie came from Sunkissed and now has a little girl who needs her pony "decked out" - lol.. I am having such fun this summer with both of them!! Oh and a pony book for little girl that is related to grooming, care, etc. for an english pony..maybe one with pictures of the saddle (parts) and bridle (parts), etc. written with a child in mind. This little pony makes me wish my children were 7 years old again..lol.

Go here:

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=220921

and here:

http://specialhorses.org/?p=987

Auction site is not yet up - that will occur September 1. We have many tems - some horse goods, some photos, some crafts, some jewelry, some, um, different kinds of items. But we will have two phases:we'll put up some of the items and run bidding from the 1st through the 14th, then accept items and run a second phase from Sept 15 through the 30th.

People can go to this thread:

http://chronicleforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=220921

to list items they'd be happy to see in the auction...maybe people will then donate those items!

[HorsesinHaiti]

I do hope there are pony sized items in the auction like bell boots, polos, saddle pads in the latest Barbie pony colors..lol..and maybe a hot pink lead rope.



Sorry I couldn't help out there. Cas has a nice preppy pink lead rope to go with his green breakaway halter. We just can't figure out where he hid them!

Fussing and 'Bling' just aren't his thing....

[snkstacres]

Whew, I need to get more pics done dang it. Lay everything out on the table and take pics, then develop them and then send them.

I got a great great camera from a Cother LOL and can actually do some nice photos now so no excuse. Just need to unpack all these boxes and find five minutes.

Thankyou to everyone who has donated. This will really help with the winter hay,

[ChocoMare]

And more to be added Saturday to Lori's stash... household decor, a camera, wall art and whatever else SpotNnotFarm and I can cram in! :D

[ChocoMare]

My and the whackadoodle lady's stuff is all loaded into Big Red. I shall be meeting SpotnNotFarm/Christina tomorrow morning at my barn, where we shall load her stuff into the back of the cab.

The flour & other ingredients are already pre-measured for spaetzle, Lori, so I hope you have something to go along with it....like meat?! ;)

Should be pulling out of the farm by 9 in the morning. Twill be nice to see MustangTrailRider/Morgan and her hubby again too. Night, night!

[Whoanellie]

I know what you mean, I have a heck of a time taking pictures of the jewelry I make. Either they're full of glare or the stones look dull <sigh>

But the lady at the post office tells me that these should be at TIER by now, so maybe someone cen get better pictures than this:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2324255630100789832BSlImS

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2232412500100789832HAUMLX

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2702238930100789832DFHOrj

FYI, the pearls in the bracelet are about 4mm, the picture's large, and makes them look larger.

Wayside!

Oh Thank Goodness your pictures turned out so well! Your lovely package arrived and I also was having a hard time trying to get pics without glare. Thank you so very much for sharing your talent & providing such lovely auction items for TIER!

DGRH & EquineArtWorks, can you use these pics for the auction, or should I send seperately??

[Whoanellie]

Beezer! Thank you so much for the sterling silver pins! They are awesome and it took everything I had to put them in the auction. I love the donkey pin.

Aunt Esther, I spent the morning trying to find a picture of the LV sticky notes and just couldn't. As this item is in the original packaging, every time I tried to take a picture there was glare from the cellophane. FINALLY, I just scanned front and back. Once I'd finished and sent a lovely description to the Auction Hosts, I come on here and you have posted a link to the stickies! :rolleyes:

We've also received several other lovely items. I'm trying now to find a link for the Platinum Riding Breeches and the gorgeous floral Marigold Apparel Riding shirt that go so well together.

GORGEOUS etched (glass) with horse jumping. WOW! 4 sided view that changes with each side! Don't know how I'll get that picture taken......:eek:

Will get pictures and descriptions of the goodies as soon as time allows.

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

Aunt Esther posted a pic of it a few pages back...

http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/el...ton-smal-21865 (http://www.stylehive.com/bookmark/eluxury-louis-vuitton-small-ring-agenda-adhesive-notes-louis-vuitton-smal-21865)

[Wayside]

Some things are hard to get photos of for sure. I tend to use my flatbed scanner for a lot of small items. It doesn't do a fabulous job, but it does a reasonable job with a minimal effort :winkgrin: If the uploaded pictures don't work, I can email the original large files as well, if needed.

Though silly me, I didn't get pictures of the shirt or breeches. Hopefully they don't give you too much trouble.

Glad everything made it there safe, and again, good luck!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

THANK YOU!!!!

[Coreene]

More stuff going to TIER, Sunkissed and Bluebonnet this week - all the tack stuff. Sunkissed, tomorrow I will send you some more stuff from that Liverpool Macca concert too, so you can bundle it.

[cowgirljenn]

You guys are all fantastic - I just wanted to say that again. :) I haven't been posting as much about this as I should. I truly need more hours in the day! But I wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you again!

[DressageGeek "Ribbon Ho"]

We have some incredibly generous donors! And we hope more will want to join in on the fun!

[HorsesinHaiti]

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love 'ya, tomorrow, you're only a day away......

OK, cheesy but appropriate. Let the bidding begin!