North Carolina Central Coast Region

We are part of the non-profit, tax deductable USERL organization (Tax ID# 56-2069469).  USERL covers the states of NC, KY, IN, and VA.  The NCCC region takes in Horses that are abused, Malnutrition, and have been abandoned in the eastern part of state. We are always in need of supplies.  With the ecomony the way it is, we are seeing more and more abused and malnutritioned  horses. Our mission is to try to educate the owner's in horse care so the horses can stay at their homes but if that does not work then we are the safety net for the horses.  We can alway use equine feed (Triple Crown senior, Purina senior, Nutrena senior, Southern Senior or feed with 12% protein/12% fat), shredded beet pulp, hay extender, hay and mineral/salt blocks. We can use different types of dewormers (i.e. Strongid C, Ivermecten base,  praziqantel base).  For other need items see our wish list.  Please help wherever you can.  Please contact the our Adoption/Foster Coordinator if you would like to donate any of these items for the horses in need.  Her email is ncccrescue@yahoo.com.

At this time NCCC has 35 horses in our care.   We have fosters and volunteers taking of them round the clock.  We need your support to help them.  There are 30 horses looking for a permanent home for someone to love them.  Could it be you?

You can help with fund raising for the horses  when you buy items for your horse online through CountrySupply.com.  When you order your items be sure to add the Country Supply Country Care Code of: USERLNCCC. We will get 5% of the amount you spent.
Remember every dollar helps.  Country Supply has all kinds of horse related items.  Check out Country Supply which is now called Horse.com.

We are in dyer need for fosters.  We need fosters to take a horse that need handling and training.  We need to make them adoptable.  These particular horses have been through rehab and are ready to become someones companion.  Some of the horses only have ground manners and handling, others need to be broke to ride or drive or both, or just get miles under saddle.  USERL-NCCC will try to help with the cost of fostering.  Being able to pay depends on how much money we have been able to raise through the year.  That is why fund raisers are so important to us. It is through fund raisers and private and public donation that allows us to pay our fosters.   Since November of 2008, USERL has taken in over 130 horses, and we have run out of room with fosters and rehab barn space. Please help if you can.  Fill out an application to foster.

Please come and join us for your monthly meetings.  We meet at Vera's Diner in Vanceboro at 6:30pm the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Vera's diner is located at 8168 Main Street. Their phone number is (252) 244-1464. You can eat some of their great dinners or just come for the meeting.

Co-Regional Coordinators:                            Adopter Coordinator                                Volunteer Coordinator
    Sue Meadows                                             Sue Meadows                                         Mari Spoonermore
    ncccrescue@yahoo.com                         ncccrescue@yahoo.com                          mspoonemore@ec.rr.com
        
                                                                 
Co-Regional Coordinators:                            Foster Coordinator
   Teresa Campbell                                          Sue Meadows
    tpcampbell@embarqmail.com                  ncccrescue@yahoo.com

Events

 For 2009:

Oct 24:

We will be having an information table at Tractor Supply in Greenville on Oct 24 in early morning.  Contact the volunteer coordinator.

Oct 23-24:

Need volunteers for the rodeo in Williamston.  There are two shows (Friday night and Saturday night) Contact Teri Bostick at BOSTICKT@ecu.edu

Oct 17:

 USERL-NCCC Volunteer Day: We will  be having a trail ride and pot luck in Vanceboro

Oct 11:

Mark your calendars: Sandhills region will be having their benefit ride at Moor Meadow in the Walthour-Moss Foundation. Complete event details available at     www.userl-nc-sandhills.com  or the Event Calendar at www.walthour-moss.com

August 29:  Pancake & Sausage dinner in Chocowinity, NC  Was a great success  Thanks to the Taylors and Teri Bostick

Jun27: USERL annual yard sale:  at Tractor Supply in Greenville.  Was a hugh success.  We made $1272.00 for the horses.  Everyone worked hard for this success.  Thanks to everyone. 

May 30 (rain date May31)

USERL-NCCC Annual Ribbons for Rescues 2009 benefit horse show:  Again Linda and Bill Barker is hosting horse show.  WE thank them VERY MUCH. Their address is 1450 Streets Ferry Rd, Vanceboro, NC.  We had a great show and lots of fun.  We earned $1400.00 for the horses.  We had many spectators as a great group of riders.  We would like to thank Patty Nagy for being our judge.   Hero was given a hero's  metal of honor for getting out and letting people know about his and his equine friends plight.  His owner was convicted and is not allowed to have horses and is under probation for  5 years.   Go to the Photo Gallery( Horse show09 album)  for more pictures from the show.




Hero and  some of his Angels that get him through his ordeal.




 
March 21: we had our Horse Festival at the Craven County Fairgrounds (on HWY 70S) outside of New Bern.  If you did not come you missed out on a lot of fun and educations. We helped our horse a lot.   Grayson one of the USERL-NCCC horses became an ambassador for the League's horses. Everyone (KIDS and adults) came running up to him and he just lowered his head and said "HI".  Parents were taking pictures of their kids with Grayson.  He was loving all the attention.  The kids all enjoyed their pony rides thanks to the Pamlico County Horseman's Association.  John Beachel of RafterJC Breeding and Training Center did a wonderful job of teaching the spectators about training and horsemanship with his Stallion as well as with Hope one of the League's horses.  Hope had been worked with last year but was to small to be ridden.  This year he was able to work with her and saddle her and sit on her.  The pen was to small to try to ride her forward very much  but was able to get some forward movement.   Suzy Q (one of our Mustangs) was worked with by Tammy Croon.  It was impressive as she placed an opened umbrella on top of her as well as a blanket on her face.  She just chilled out.   Go to the Photo Gallery(Horse Festival  09 Album) for more pictures


               

  
John with Suzie Q                                                                       One of our pony riders                                   Suzie Q with Tammy Croons and CJ Privett



 

   

Valentine

Current Status:available for adoption,  Valentine is a large pony.  She has wonderful  gaits and would make a great show pony or a great pony for an advance beginner rider or high level of skill.  She is a sweet heart to work with.    She just wants to be loved.


 

Breed	QH type	Training	Under saddle
DOB	9 yr	Health	Excellent
Height	14.0	Restrictions	None
Sex	Mare	Fees	$600.00

 

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 USERL North Carolina Central Coast Coast Region is looking for Dedicated Volunteers

Please contact Mari Spoonermore, our Volunteer Coordinator, at mspoonemore@ec.rr.com

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The United States Equine Rescue League is a nonprofit organization (501(c)) that rescues abused and neglected horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. We are established in this area and are searching for more volunteers. There are so many ways that you can help.

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 -- Barn Help -- Fund Raising Activities --Sending time with these horses to help them relearn trust and Love

-- Adoption & Fostering -- Transportation -- Special Events(Shows and Information Booths) --

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For Information to help,  please email: mspoonemore@ec.rr.com

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