Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Partner in Action

Told Nico kitten looked 2 wks but ate like 3 wks. Definitely not 5 days old. Very cute little boy kit. Half siamese. Fed him & another kit.

Viral donated KMR (baby formula for kittens) and wet food with gravy so kitten that was rescued could eat and drink and grow without choking and starving and being dehydrated. Also older kitten badly malnourished can eat also and gain wait.

I'm so proud of him. Kitten was very grateful. I poured him some and I thought someone turned on a super vacuum in his stomach. He didn't stop slurping it up til it was gone.

Monday, August 17, 2009

The Marcus Luttrell Warrior Legacy Ranch

Sergeant Shelton's Wounded Warrior Ranch Retreat is a great idea. It covers Wounded Warriors needs and that of their families. I wish them every success and will partner with them if asked.

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The Marcus Luttrell Warrior Legacy Ranch
The New Final Name Change. Partnered and run by The Warrior Legacy Foundation according to Twitter posts.

Email being sent to all interested from this Group:
Exciting News!‏
From: Shelton Ranch (sheltonranchretreat@yahoo.com)
Sent: Fri 9/18/09 10:53 AM
To: sheltonranchretreat@yahoo.com

SSWWRR would like to formally introduce Warrior Legacy Foundation.



The Warrior Legacy Foundation is an organization (filing for 501C4 status) that is steadfastly committed to changing the perception of the America’s Warrior Class. WLF passionately defends the dignity of this noble profession regardless of the era of service. Across every generation, at war and at peace, America has asked her citizens to protect liberty and defend freedom at all costs. No matter the terrain or political climate, America’s Warriors have met every challenge, sacrificed everything that was asked in order to defeat their enemies and protect our shared way of life. WLF advocates for the everlastingly preservation of the hallowed legacy of the American Warrior and the limitless support of their success.



SSWWRR believes that with the help and support of WLF the Wounded Warrior Ranch will become a reality for all of our soldiers very soon. We want to thank everyone that has supported SSWWRR thus far. From this point forward, all support of SSWWRR will be made through WLF. We encourage everyone to continue their support of the Wounded Warrior Ranch and look forward to seeing this project come to fruition.



Please visit the website at www.warriorlegacyfoundation.org and view all the exciting programs they have to offer.









Sincerely,



SSWWRR

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WLF Program - Warrior Ranch Retreat
WARRIOR RANCH RETREAT
WLF is creating a retreat/camp for returned Warriors and their families. This ranch is designed for the express purpose of providing mental, physical and emotional rehabilitation for soldiers (and families of those) returning from active duty in the US Military.

The site is a 205 acres abundant in wildlife ranging from whitetail/axis deer and fish to wild turkey. The ranch is adjacent to the Frio River, a crystal clear river that runs for over 200 miles. The design of the project consists of 25, fully furnished, 2-bedroom 2-bathroom cabins. All cabins will be equipped for special-needs guests. In addition, there will be a 2500 sq. ft. building accommodating a fully stocked grocery store, office, game room, gym and commercial BBQ pit. The retreat would be capable of housing up to 75 guests at any one time.

This retreat will have many purposes, but primarily it will assist those who are often forgotten but still affected affected by war: the families of our servicemen and women. We will host returned warriors and their families for a program that helps them re-connect both as a family unit and as members of our society. It will also provide a camp for children of veterans who have lost limbs that has counselors who have lost limbs themselves. We will humanize and celebrate their parents’ sacrifice; rather than victimize and pity their injuries.

We all recognize that returning from war is difficult and that support from family, friends,comrades and the society at large is vital for a successful transition. We will offer counseling,both professional and peer to peer, as well as a wealth of programs to allow the returning vets to ease their way out of battle mode. We will have outdoor activities suitable for all including specific programs designed for wounded warriors.

The Legacy of America’s Warriors must be preserved.

Click here to make a secure donation!

For more information on these programs, please contact:

David Bellavia
Executive Director

Jim Hanson
Sr Dir Communications

info@warrriorlegacyfoundation.org

http://www.warriorlegacyfoundation.org/?page=WarriorRanch

Amazon Store for Sales

Wildcat's Sanctuary and Ranch sells books to help raise funds.

http://www.amazon.com/shops/A16TVDXN6BDU7Q

We have everything from computer books, criminal justice procedures, Patricia Briggs newest.

Another Amazon shop we support:

http://www.amazon.com/shops/viral_dragon

Computer galore.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

How to Groom/Stable Hand Chores/Farm / Barn Maintenance

Daily Items:

1. clean and rake all paddock areas (dirt area) and dispose of manure. Check fences and area for dangerous objects or disrepair.

2. Pasture and grass area clean once a week (large pastures), smal pasture or turn out every day. Know what your poisonous weeds look like and get rid of them.

3. All water buckets scrubbed with toilet brush and refilled once a day (if horses are stalled at night). If for any reason they are stalled during the day they should be cleaned and filled 3 times a day and stalls cleaned 3 times a day.

Also check for anything that is sharp or broken and fix it. Electronic waterers cleaned and scrubbed once a day.

Large water tanks cleaned and scrubbed free of algae at least once a week.

4. Stalls, (Shavings sifted and cleaned also and pdz), tack roomand feed room swept once a day. All food bins should be clean, closed up and moisture free.

5. Feed horses on a regular schedule. If not set to graze everyday, then fed 5 times a day with hay....grain as needed not as a matter of course. I use a marker board to check off every feeding. Feed changes with how they look, not any book.

6. Tack cleaned after each use...a quick wipe down is sufficient. Polish tack including boots as necessary according to use and climate. I do my saddles once a week.

7. Every horse whether ridden or not should be given a once over once a day to check for injuries etc...that means checking feet too. If they need fly spray or whatever...do it.

8. All blankets, sheets, pads if used on a regular basis washed once a week. Dressage/jump or cotton pads cleaned after every use.

9. Groom your horse before and hose down after every ride. Check feet.
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Farm / Barn Maintenance

Muck run-in area Morning and Evening Morning

Muck around run-in area Daily

Muck stalls Daily. (If horse in stall during day, muck 3-5 times daily)

Muck stallion pasture Twice Weekly (Do Not Drag stallion pasture)

Strip stall of ALL bedding and sanitize-when at Show As Needed

Spread manure in fields non-grass area Daily

Wash down the manure spreader After each spread

Fields manure

Drag fields Twice Weekly

Check waterers Stalls with horse (for water level/quality) Daily

Clean metal water bowls with white vinegar As needed

Check waterers (for water level / quality) Daily

Clean waterers in , run-in, hazard fields (scrub with bleach) Weekly

Wash / Dry towels As needed

Wash truck Weekly

Clean Trailers Before/After ea trip

Weedwack weeds along Bridle Path As needed - mthly

Cut grass in Bridle Path around farm Tues

Cut grass fields/pastures Tues

Cut grass around house Tues

Weedwack around dressage poles Tues

Weedwack around hazard poles Tues

Weedwack around trees As needed

Edge along roadways Tues - bi-wkly

Weedwack weeds along fence lines Tues - bi-wkly

Spray weeds along fence lines bi-mthly

Pocket Gopher/groundhogs as needed

Dispose of trash

Maintain Lounge / Apartment Area

Sweep / vacumn As needed

Wash bathroom linen As needed

Organize stuff so it is not all over the place As needed

Clean refrigerator As needed

Clean / defrost tack room refrigerator bi-mthly

Replenish AutoMist system As needed

Empty and clean AutoMist equipment Yearly

Wipe down stall doors (remove dust) Daily

Blow outside aisles clean Daily (or after each grooming)

Use magnet to check for metal slivers if horse shod After Farrier

Sweep up hoof trimmings After Farrier

Pressure wash walls and under roof Yearly

Insect / Pest Control ??

Replenish feed (grain & hay) As needed

Replenish stall bedding As needed

1. Prepare feed

2. Clean feeders

3. Clean tack room table

4. Clean feed scoops / cups

5. Flake of Hay for each horse

Each owner provides feed, supplements, hay for their horses.

Grooming hoofs Daily

Grooming coats - lightly brush / remove debris Daily

Grooming coats - wash As Needed

Clip/shave As Needed

Grooming - sheath or Tits As Needed

If horse washed, scrape off water , make sure horse is dry

remove halter before placing in stall / field

** No horse shall be in field/stall with halter on

Maintain Grooming Tools (other than electric tools)

Place into bleach water and wipe out dirt/remove hair After each use

Rinse bleach water off and place in racks to dry After bleach water

Clean tack After each use

Tack Room

Sweep floor - check for mouse debris

Wipe food containers

Keep food preparation counter clean

Pastures

Dressage - muck - do not drag

Stallion - muck - do not drag

round pen - muck - also drag with small drag

run-in area - muck

run-in - surroundng area in pasture - muck

Waterers - concrete

Stallion pasture, Hazard field - Empty / Scrub / Refill

Run-in area - Empty / Scrub / Refill

Mid-pasture - Empty / Scrub / Refill



Stalls

Muck, wipe-out feed bucket, clean waterer



Hay Room

Sweep out - check for mouse debris



Barn - Major Cleaning Yearly

Pressure wash exterior walls

Pressure wash - Stall 1

Pressure wash - Stall 2

Pressure wash - Stall 3

Pressure wash - Stall 4

Pressure wash - Stall 5

Watering of flowers (farm entrance) no rain - turn on soaker hose

Watering of flowers (behind barn) no rain - turn on soaker hose

Watering of flowers (hanging baskets) as needed - regular hose

Watering of flowers (back gate&back of lounge) as needed - regular hose

Locking down Farm before leaving at night

Check locks on Tack Room, Lounge, and gates as needed

Friday, August 7, 2009

Have great business idea need capital. Seeking business investor or partner.

Right now we are looking at land to buy and build on. We are looking at a March 1st closing date. We will be expanding our services with this purchase.

I own my small business and am currently looking to add a partner to my business. My small business adviser recommended I have the land owner as a partner. I will be building 2 homes on the land. CCR and FBO are Federal sites to land contracts and grants.

Great business Opportunity. Need investor or Partner. Registered with CCR and FBO. Have great business idea need capital. Seeking business investor or partner. I've registered with CCR and FBO. BLM has also offered me horses. Small Business Adviser suggested a partner. Land has been selected. This is not a gimmick or sales call. A viable business plan is in effect and working for Wildcatter Ranch in Texas.

Objectives:Show Patriotism sponsoring events working with wounded military vets.Breed horses, show them, sell them. Sell tack and accessories. Sell online products. Pet Sit/House Sit. Provide Security.Trail Rides,Boarding, B&B guests. Attend shows and other events. Work with the neighboring towns/community. Put them to work. It's a Win/Win situation.


Wildcat’s Sanctuary and Ranch will be a business entity which applies 21st
century technology and business practices to an ageless business
environment. Live business experimentation over the last 12 months has identified
that this modern approach to a traditional business yields a substantial
competitive edge and extraordinary customer appeal. The overall concept,
once fully operational, will be highly successful, able to sustain a
profitable company with the potential to expand exponentially.

What do you say to buying property together with a home on it and running the ranch business together? We could have a home for B&B and a small 2 br located on property. Wildcatter Ranch in TX is the model I did my business plan after. Completely successful. Florida has too many competition. Supply and Demand equation just doesn't work well here. But I've been researching other areas. It was narrowed to Seattle, WA and Virginia Beach, VA.

BLM will supply me with mustangs yearly to break and train. . Other horses could be picked up through auctions and sales from other ranches. Cost $50 to$2000 per horse depending on where acquired.

I think the only way we can do this would be to pool our resources and be equal partners. We all have different experiences and knowledge to bring to this partnership. We can be real competition to Wildcatter,except even better, there is NO COMPETITION in the areas researched. Easy access for Military personnel and Gov workers to relax. Put locals to work and improve economics in our own town.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009

Fundraising for Land Purchase to expand our Services


Fundraising for Land Purchase to expand our Services

We are in the process of buying land for the first time in order to expand our services available to you our clients. We are registered with the Federal Government should they wish to use our services.

Expanded Services allow us to help more Military clients and Wounded Warriors and Navy Seals Wounded. Expanded Services to include Horses, Trail Riding, Boarding, among many other fun and exciting activities.

There are no nearby ranches that can compete with us. We are a for profit business and any donations are appreciated for this fundraising effort.