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2005 Piedmont
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The President Our first all-youth show is coming in Morristown, TN, July 30-31, with a special concert by country singer Chelsea Cline on Friday evening, July 29. Chelsea just sang for President Bush in June and is an upcoming artist with Jellan Records in Nashville. Both the show and the concert should be great fun so bring your kids and friends. Part of the excitement for the weekend will be the Mundial clinic to help prepare the youth for the 2006 World Cup Show in the US. It's never too early to find out the rules and regulations. Thanks to all the members of Piedmont and surrounding regions who have volunteered to help at this show to keep the costs down for the kids. Don't forget the one-day show in Columbia, SC, on August 6, which is a good place to fine tune your horse for nationals or get those necessary few points needed to qualify. This show is hosted by the Pure Puerto Rican Association. Since this show is not USEF sanctioned, remember that you will need to show back in championships to get the necessary 20 points to qualify for 2005 nationals. National show premium books are out, so if you have not received yours yet, call the national office and have another one sent. The Piedmont Classic show in Asheville was again a huge success, with 460 horses entered in the show and well over 400 of them actually showing. The "Dinner in the Dirt" on Saturday evening was well-executed thanks to advance planning and cooperation from the stallion and mare owners/riders who participated. Our idea has been copied by other shows, perhaps the highest form of flattery! We had many out-of-state exhibitors from Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio, and many more states. One amateur class I watched had 4 exhibitors, from Washington, Ohio, West Virginia, and Massachusetts. What a great representation that our show is truly a showcase for some of the best horses and farms in the country! We have received positive feedback that many of the same farms will return next year with even more horses. I personally know of many horses that were sold during the show, so I think the Asheville show stimulates the desire for everyone to get involved and get excited about the show environment. Unfortunately, the judging did not receive such rave reviews, and I applaud the Piedmont members and friends for maintaining the dignity in the arena that our breed deserves, even though many of us were at minimum puzzled and at maximum extremely upset about the quality and "style" of judging displayed. Of course, all the class winners were outstanding horses, it's just that the method of awarding them was unusual at times. Steps have already been taken by some owners and exhibitors to question what happened at Asheville, and I will keep you informed. Congratulations to Tony Casagrande, who won the 2005 prize of a Silver Star Trailer, simply for being an exhibitor at the show. Special thanks to Dwight and Marla Graber, show chairmen, assisted by Alice Page, 2006 show chairman, and Robin Visceglia, our former president, for putting on such a great show! Thanks to all the other volunteers and exhibitors and owners who supported the show. We had tremendous support from stallion owners from all over the country, and from Equitransfer (Dr Jose Davila) , in donating breedings and services to our silent auction, where we cleared over $28,000 in profit. A few stallion breedings are still available which will be advertised for sale for the remainder of this year. We were able to make money on the show again this year, which supports our yearly budget, even with having over $50,000 available in prize money for all the divisions. I thank all the Piedmont members for making our guests feel welcome in our region, which is one of the reasons so many of them return year after year, because they feel like they are appreciated here. Another futurity year has passed, again successful in awarding prize money and having many outside participants. A number of new stallions were added at the last minute, two of which did not make the list in the show program and directory. These were Gioco de Ca'Grande, owned by Tony and Devoe Casagrande, and Hechizo de La Hacienda, owned by Kay Turner. They will be on all future stallion lists. Refer to the directory for the futurity list, which now includes over 70 wonderful Paso Fino Stallions. Please consider these stallions in your breeding plans. We hope to add some outside sponsors for the futurity program in order to increase the prize money next year, so any suggestions are welcome. Special thanks to Robbie Davis who coordinates the paperwork and the awarding of prize money to the futurity horses, a large job in itself. One of my goals in being president is to increase the marketing of our region's horses, farms, and trainers. To that end, we are having a marketing meeting in July to discuss options and develop a plan. If any of you can contribute marketing expertise, or are willing to be helpful in implementation, please contact me. This is one of the most important projects we will develop this year, and can greatly affect the success of both the region and our individual members. Our national show committee is requesting a donation to the silent auction for nationals of a basket full of goodies representing our region. I would appreciate any donations you can make that can be compiled into a wonderful gift for someone. If you have anything to contribute, please send to me our give to me at the youth show or the Columbia show in August. These items can be related to horses, Nascar, the mountains, Myrtle Beach, the Appalachians, etc, etc. Use your imagination! For those of you selling horses, remember to fill out the paperwork for any new buyers to get a free one-year individual membership in Piedmont (as well as nationals). Invite them to participate in any of our events, make them feel welcome in our association. Give us their name(s) so that we can send them a membership directory. Your involvement could make the difference as to whether they stay with us or drift away from the breed or association. Our association is here to help and support us all. Please stay involved and help keep Piedmont PFHA one of the most active regions in the country. Sincerely, Moses
Cone Piedmont Trail Ride is July 16th Piedmont
PFHA All-Youth Celebration Show is July 30th -31st One of the highlights of this show will be a clinic on Saturday evening after the show to instruct our youth riders how to prepare for the Youth Mundial (World Cup Show) that will be held in the US in 2006. Judges Carlos Tobon and another PFHA judge (pending) will conduct a practice class and then a clinic and will answer any questions and give pointers on how to compete in the Mundial. Riders who went to the 2004 Youth Mundial in Puerto Rico will be in attendance to help as well. This is an excellent opportunity for all youth to learn how the Mundial classes are handled and to prepare early for 2006 competition. Watch for the show bill in the Paso Fino Horse World starting in the July issue or click here. Judges are Carlos Tobon and (pending judge) on Saturday (separate judging and placements), with Betsy McHugh and Larry Whitesell on Sunday (separate judging and placements). The Steward is Amanda David. Morristown, TN is between Kingsport/Bristol area and Knoxville off I-81. This will be a regular point "AP" show, not USEF sanctioned. For information or to volunteer time or sponsorships, contact Milda Minter at 336-764-4785 or mpminter60@aol.com. Thanks in advance for your support.
The
Piedmont Paso Fino Celebration Show is
August 6th The
Biltmore Estate Piedmont Trail Ride is August 13th
(rain date August 14th) Please join us for a ride at Biltmore Estate. We will meet in the main day rider parking area beside the French Broad river, ready to ride at 10:30AM. Galopando TV will be filming the ride. Please do not arrive before 9AM, the time the Equestrian Center office opens. Each rider will need to pay a $20.00 fee to Biltmore Estate Fees are payable by check, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. All trailers will stop at the main barn office and check in during equestrian center hours, pay fees, and receive a pass for your vehicle. Have a current coggins dated within twelve months for each horse you bring, and be prepared for staff to check them.
Release of liability forms must be completed and sent to Lori West
by August 7th, 2005 (faxed, snail mailed, or emailed). Please provide
names and contact information (home phone, cell phone, email) of
each rider. If you are concerned about weather, please call Greg
& Lori West or the equestrian center office. These release forms
are very important for Biltmore Estate, and they have specifically
requested groups send them in ahead of the ride. Please complete
and send them in, even if you are unsure you will be able to attend,
it is no problem if you need to cancel. Piedmont's
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Piedmont Classic Asheville Show Report There were approximately 600 horses for show and sales. More than twenty-five states were represented by bringing and showing horses. The warm up area stayed busy until the wee hours of the night getting ready for the daily competition. Over sixty five thousand dollars was awarded as prize money to winners of outstanding Paso Fino horses this was not including the futurity classes. There were eighty two futurity stallions making their offspring eligible for huge winnings in their competition area. For more information look on the web at: www.piedmontpasofino.org. Thursday night we were serenaded, wined and dined under the colorful tents with a fiesta environment. The mingling of a good time, good friends and good food was had by all. As each day unfolded into another only with more excitement and anticipation. Many were sitting on their seats wondering and watching and cheering looking forward to the next challenge and happening. Saturday
there was much talk and anticipation of Dinner In The Dirt. This
is a five star gala that looks like a black tie event with out the
black tie, If you look closely you’ll see that the attendees
were dressed casually. The arena had been transformed into the look
of a fabulous eatery featuring filet mignon and all of the trimmings.
After the attendees were seated, youth riders entered displaying
colors of the various Paso Fino countries. The high light of the
night was about to begin as the band entertained the diners. The
lights were lowered and a spot light was aimed at the entrance of
the arena. Twenty magnificent horses and horse women and horsemen
entered one at a time with a planned choreography awing the audience.
Since this was a competitive horse show it only would figure to
award the best of show in the evenings choreographed performance.
This award went to Derek Fernandez riding Hechizero de Mark El who
was awarded a prize of five hundred dollars. It was a thrill that
you could not imagine unless you experienced it first hand. A
Sunday was the last day of this super show. No one seemed in a hurry
to be leaving and the day was more It takes a huge amount of coordination and numerous volunteers along with paid staff to pull off an event of this caliber. Dwight and Marla Graber our hats are off to you for planning and executing such a fabulous show! ... Angela A. Dotson Piedmont
Youth Scholarship Asheville
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Pilot Mountain June Trail Ride Report The trail is considered moderate with hills and creeks and proved to be the perfect challenge for our seasoned and unseasoned horses and riders. Pasos once again proved that no matter the terrain, they are formidable mounts. Our base for the ride was in the middle of the trail, affording the opportunity to ride two sections. For the morning ride we headed north on the trail, returned for lunch then headed south. The favorite part of the ride was through the section of pine forest, perhaps because it was cooler or maybe the view of Pilot Mountain’s knob in the background. Because the trail is one way, we were able to enjoy a nice reprieve from the heat twice through this beautiful area. The Pilot Mt. Trail runs from the base of Mt. Pilot south to the Yadkin River. It connects on the north end of the trail with the Sauratown Mt. Trail that runs from Mt. Pilot to Hanging Rock State Park. Combined both trails offer 50+ miles of beautiful scenery over moderate terrain. For more information on Piedmont trail rides, contact Candace Link, Piedmont Trail Coordinator at pasolink@mns.com. The 2005 Piedmont Futurity Stallion Winnings totaled $2,630.
See the Futurity Stallion listing and a nomination form. Any offspring from a nominated stallion is eligible to enter the Futurity Classes and, once nominated, each horse can show until its eligibility is finished. If you have any questions, call Milda Minter (336) 764-4785 or email mpminter60@aol.com. Paso
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Stables News
Asheville Show Trailer Sponsor
One of the major sponsors for the Asheville Show, The Piedmont Classic, is Southern Star Trailers of Brunswick, GA. We will have a trailer drawing for our Region for the next 9 years, thanks to the generosity of Larry Herrington, owner/manager. The trailers are all the Silver Star brand, offering top features and safety for your horses, plus ease of handling and light weight. If you are looking for a new trailer of any size or type, contact Larry at (912) 261-8484 and wee what he can do for you! Piedmont Membership There is a new printable size Piedmont membership form online you can use. Remember a person buying a Paso Fino horse from a Piedmont member can give the buyer a free annual Piedmont membership, along with a PFHA membership (need free new membership form from PFHA). If you have not renewed your 2004 membership, you will not receive the Password edition. There is a new Trail Ride Guest Membership category available for one trail ride at $10.00. Important Piedmont News Deadlines Piedmont PFHA Web site Deadlines The 25th of each month will be the tentative deadline for getting new information to the webmaster with a target date around the1st of each month for page updates to be online. Email information in MS Word or notepad format if attachment or within the email message to Lynn Gallup webmaster email . News and Event photos should be sized to 72-100 dpi before emailing. Paso Fino Horse World Regional News and Deadlines From Lori West... Have you and your horse, your child or friend accomplished something you would like to see in print and share with the rest of our region? Did you have a great time at a Piedmont event, and would like to let others know what they missed? Would you like to encourage a new Paso Fino enthusiast publicly? If so, please send it to Lori West. I am asking each of you to help by providing news and photos. Deadline for submission of news for the Piedmont
article is the first day of each month. There is a 60 day print
publishing deadline, so early submission is essential. Photos
can be scanned and emailed at 300 dpi resolution, or send prints
to me with a stamped, self addressed envelope for their return.
Most digital cameras by default take shots at only 72 dpi,
not very good for printing. Please adjust your cameras to take the
highest quality photo possible. Send news to: Lori
West,
74 Gibbs Road, Leicester, NC 28748 or email to lorihwest@yahoo.com.
Lori's phone: 828-683-1793; Fax: 425-963-5074.
Piedmont Password Deadlines Email or send your Password news to Marcia Carrico, 305 Clayton Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028. Fax: 336-998-1111 or casacarrico@yadtel.net. The Password deadlines are the first day of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, November. The Password is issued bi-monthly and is mailed around the 10th of the stated months. Piedmont
PFHA Web site Advertising Rates
Ads run for one year and text info can be updated if horse is sold or price changes.
Southern
States Feed Program
Southern States still gives Piedmont money back on every feed bag coupon that is sent in and for bulk deliveries, which supports the Piedmont Futurity. If you feed "bag" feed, please take the time to clip the coupon (in dotted lines) off the back of each bag. Piedmont gets $.25 for Legends or Equitech bag and $.10 for every Reliance bag coupon submitted. Piedmont also gets credit for 50 lb. for bulk deliveries, so save the pink weight slip. All coupons and weight tickets can be turned in any time to Milda Minter, by mailing or giving them to her at any Piedmont event. Thank you for taking the time to support the Futurity through this program. Piedmont
PFHA and Country Supply
Recently I was ordering supplies from Country Supply online and discovered that they have a "donation program" called Country Care, which donates a portion of a customer's payment to a non-profit group of the customer's choosing. So, I signed up the Piedmont Futurity as the non-profit group we can contribute to. We will get up to 5% of purchases back (excluding dewormers and shipping costs), much like a Discover Card gives cash back. In order to participate, all you have to do is make an order with www.countrysupply.com and after you put in your credit card information, you will see a box for "Country Care Code." In this box you should type PiedmontFuturity" written without a space between words. Country Supply will tally our corresponding purchases and send us a check monthly to benefit the futurity program. Any of you who have shopped through Country Supply
probably know that their prices on grooming supplies, barn tools
and supplies, and horse care items are the best around. Please consider
using them if possible and remember to type "PiedmontFuturity"
as your Country Care Code. Pass this along to any of your friends
who shop for horse supplies and ask them to help us out by shopping
at Country Supply. Southeastern
Equestrian Trails Conference
The 2005 Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference is July 14-16 at the Radisson Hotel in High Point, NC. Anyone interested in trails should attend. More info can be found at: www.SoutheasternEquestrianTrails.com or www.nchorsecouncil.com. Piedmont Trail Ride Requirements You must be a Piedmont member or Trail Ride Member, and contact the Trail Ride Host prior to Trail Ride deadline to participate. PFHA Trail Ride Calendar The Trail Ride Calendar for 2005 includes all our favorite places to ride, plust a few new and exciting additions. Our goal is to offer rides in different areas of our Region so that all our membership can participate. Suggestions for locations are always welcome, so if you have a favorite place you would like to see us ride, please let me know so it can be added to our Calendar. Your trail ride chairman and trail bosses are planning wonderful rides all around the region. Our attempt is to have one ride per month. We are putting together a clinic on trail safety, trail training, and competitive trail riding for later in the year. For those that are new to
our Association, we try to offer rides to accommodate the needs
of all our riders. Trails are selected for location and terrain
that is geared toward the gaited horse. To ensure the enjoyment
of all the riders, Trail Hosts generally lead two groups, those
that prefer a slower pace and one for those that prefer a faster
pace. The main goal is to arrive for lunch at the same time to enjoy
fellowship with other riders.
The Trail Hosts listed on the Calendar
of Events have graciously accepted the responsibility for leading
rides at locations they often ride. If you plan to participate in
that ride, you will need to contact the Host so they can obtain
a head count for the ride and food. Some rides are in locations
where food is not nearby and will require you to pack a lunch. If
the ride requires a packed lunch, your Trail Host will inform you
to bring your lunch, a dish for potluck, or tell you food is provided.
If you plan to participate in a Piedmont Ride you
must be a Piedmont member. Membership is an insurance requirement
for designated Piedmont Rides. For non-members and/or members that
may have guests that want to come ride, we do offer a one-time Trail
Ride Membership for $10.00 per person You must contact the host
with your name(s) of the people riding and a telephone number where
you can be reached. Your Trail Host will need this information to
verify your membership and so you can be contacted in the event
the ride has to be cancelled due to weather or other reasons.
Trail Etiquette Be a courteous trail rider. If you horse kicks, please tie a red ribbon its tail so others will know to stay clear. If you are riding a stallion, please ride in front of the group so as not to annoy mares. Do not run up on horses from behind trying to catch up or take off in front without warning those around you first. Pay attention to your Trail Host instructions! Remember, you are there to make sure everyone has a good safe ride. Ideas
for Trail Ride Involvement
If you know the trails at the host location, offer to help your Trail Host lead a group. Often we have those that prefer to go slow or are on a young horse and prefer a smaller group. Also, if we have more than 10 horses, it is nice to split into smaller groups to ride and meet back at an allotted time and location. Coordinate with you Host to help lead a group. Offer to help with food: Not everyone rides or prefers
to ride as long as the trail may be. If you are a short-ride person,
or a non-rider who has tagged along to enjoy the day, ask your host
what you can do while the others are riding, volunteer to set up
tables, pick up ice, drinks and food.
Things you need to bring: Lawn chairs. Shovel and/or poop-scooper. Leave no trace at all facilities so we may continue to ride there. We have some new and exciting places to ride this year. Hope to see you there. Happy Trails! Candace Link, Trail Ride Coordinator, (336) 940-2936 pasolink@msn.com PFHA
Trail Ride Calendar
If you know of any trail rides your region is sponsoring, tell your region you want them submitted to the PFHA. If they are submitted to the PFHA they will be listed on the web site, in the magazine, on E-News and in Association information packets for FREE. That means more people will attend and if you would like to participate in other trail programs provided by the PFHA (Ticket to Ride, Pleasure Trail, Endurance Trail, Competitive Trail) you can use these rides as sanctioned trail rides. Trail
Riding Buddies
If anyone would like to be a Riding Buddy, or if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in exploring, please let us know! Remember to be courteous enough to give all these folks at least a day or two’s notice! If anyone else would like to volunteer to be a Riding Buddy, or if you want a Buddy to ride in a Park you are interested in exploring, please let me know so I can put the information in the Newsletter. Contact Marcia Carrico at (336) 998-1111 or casacarrico@yadtel.net. Llyn Shook has volunteered to be
a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to DuPont
State Forest near Brevard, NC and needs someone to ride with them.
Call (828) 884-246 or email her at llynbill@citcom.net.
Marcia Carrico has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to come to Salem Lake Park in Winston-Salem and needs someone to ride with them. Call (336) 998-1111 or email her at casacarrico@yadtel.net. Brian & Jill Smith have volunteered to be “Riding Buddies”, if anyone wants to come to Moses Cone Park in Blowing Rock, NC. Call (828) 268-0608 or email them at basvprop@bellsouth.net. Valerie Fox has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy”, if anyone wants to ride at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, NC and needs someone to ride with them. Call (704) 243-0113 or email her at vfox@alltel.net. Candace Link has volunteered to be a “Riding Buddy” if anyone wants to come to Pilot Mt, Latta Park, New River Trail and Sand Hills State Forest and needs someone to ride with them. Call (336) 940-2936 or email her at pasolink@msn.com. Ticket
to Ride PFHA Program A member can complete as many tickets as they wish. The more tickets a member completes the better their chances are for the drawing. The tickets will be held at the PFHA until time for the drawings. The ticket has five spaces to have completed before the ticket can be returned to the PFHA. Every time you participate in a PFHA sanctioned trail ride it will count for two rides. A non PFHA sanctioned ride is worth one ride. You may use organized trail rides (must have a Ride Manager and be advertised) or any other event you participate in with your registered Paso Fino. Backyard pleasure riding/exercising can not be used for the Ticket to Ride program. Have the ride manager initial the spaces and sign off on the back of the ticket. All-Breed Open Horse Shows News Spartanburg
Horsemen’s Association All-Breed Horse Shows
The East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit offers Non-Trotting Classes just for Paso Finos and Peruvian Pasos. The other gaited breeds would enter in the Racking classes. Check out their web site for more info... East Coast Open Horse Show Circuit is held at the Bob Martin Eastern North Carolina Agricultural Center and offers year end awards. Contact info is Trish Andrews at 252-799-0334 or email sitrish123@earthlink.net. 2005
Grand National Television Sponsorships Available New
PFHA DVD/Videos Now Available
A new DVD, titled “Competitor's at the 2004 Grand Nationals,” features scenes from the 2004 Grand National Show and highlights the "Geldings for Gold" program along with National Show competitors. This program is available only on DVD and is $12.95 plus shipping. Contact mbrsecy@pfha.org to order. 2004 Paso Fino Grand National Championship
Show: 53 minute program including highlights of the competition
and festivities. 2005
PFHA Nationals Ribbon Presenters Paso
Finos on RFD-TV Support
The PFHA Sponsors PFHA
Signs New Sponsor 2005
PFHA Rule Book Ordering
DNA Kits The 2004 Paso Fino Stud Book is available on CD from PFHA. They are $65.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling, Florida residents add 7% sales tax. To order contact PFHA at 813-719-7777, or via email at mbrsecy@pfha.org or PFHA, 101 N. Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563. The PFHA Sponsors are now listed on the PFHA/Links page on Piedmont's web site. When shopping, support the official PFHA sponsors! They support PFHA. Ticket
to Ride PFHA Program PFHA
Paso Fino Video Sale These are all the videos that have been aired on RFD-TV; they are now on sale. The Grand National Shows listed below are approximately
50 minutes 5 - EQUINE AFFAIRE, COLUMBUS, OHIO 2004 ______ 6 TEXAS AMERICA WITH JOHN LYONS ______ 7 - 1999 MUNDIAL WORLD CUP ______ 8 - PASO PARTICIPATION IN THE CARRIAGE OF THE HORSE
SHOW 9 - CHAMPIONS IN PERRY/BEHIND THE SCENES 2001 ______ 10 - PASOS ON THE ROAD ______ 11 - SMOOTHEST RIDE ______ 12 - SMOOTHEST RIDE EVER ______ 13 - VERSATILITY OF THE PASO FINO ______ 14 - DON WEST CLINIC (back ordered till 6/30/04)
______ 15 - SMOOTH TRAILS ON A PASO FINO ______ American
Horse Council’s 2005 Horse Industry Directory is Now Available USEF
Safe Rule Changes at Recognized Competitions The second rule change unanimously passed by the
Board was GR318 which pertains to the use of approved safety
helmets by everyone, juniors and seniors, competing over fences. 2005
USEF Membership Renewal Available Online
To Renew On Line: Go to https://www.usef.org/content/aua/userSystemArea.php
or click
here for printable form. If you don’t have a Authorized
User Account (AUA), you can create one through this page with your
membership number (USEF # ) and last name. After creating your account,
click LOG IN to log in to your Authorized User Account. Select 2005
Membership Application/Renewal to renew your 2005 membership under
the Member Forms. A Licensed Official must also indicate the license(s)
he/she is renewing. After renewing your membership, a page will
appear giving you verification of credit card approval. Please print
this page for your records. North Carolina Horse Council News NEW
For Equine Hurricane Awareness and Preparation Information
Horse Health Awareness. Protect your horse from diseases like Rabies (spread by wild animals, vaccinate once a year); Sleeping Sickness/EEE (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year); West Nile Virus (spread by mosquitoes, vaccinate twice a year). Interstate
Health Permit To receive a permit, North Carolina horse owners must send proof of negative Coggins test and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection along with an application and a $5 processing fee for each animal to the NC State Veterinarian. Owners must also submit proof of permanent identification, which includes tattoos, brands, microchips or digital photos showing the left and right sides, as well as a frontal view, of the horse. The issued permit will be good for six months, unless the Coggins test expires beforehand. Owners will still be required to carry the Coggins information and original Health Certificate with them when they travel. Owners will also be required to travel with a microchip reader if the equine is identified by microchip. The application and more information about the Permit can be downloaded at the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Veterinary Division website, www.ncagr.com/vet/ or by calling (919) 733-7601.
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