Draft Horse Club
Constitution posted Nov 2008
Officers
President: Kerry Quarry
President-Elect: Chrissy Shima
Vice President: Kaylene Meyerhoff
Treasurer: Amanda Morrison
Secretary: Christa Rinehart
Advisor – Dr. Melissa Hines
Club’s Principles
The WSU College of Veterinary
Medicine Draft Horse Club is a group of veterinary students who care for and
drive the College’s official mascot, Seamus.
Our main goals are to represent the College of Veterinary Medicine and to
have fun with horses.
Any veterinary student who is interested in draft horses is welcome to
join; no prior experience is necessary. Club members who wish to learn how
to drive the draft horse can do so during informal sessions conducted by
Club members who are experienced drivers.
Seamus
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Age: ~9 years old
Breed: Shire
Color: Dark Brown with white feet
Height: 17 hands
Weight: 2000lbs
Shoe size: 7 (Average horse is size 0-1)
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Club’s History
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In 1985 the Robbie Club was formed. Robbie (Clydesdale): 1975-1997. Robbie
enjoyed a secure and happy retirement here in Pullman, Washington, until
December 1, 1997, when he was found down in his pasture. Despite the best
efforts of his caregivers, one of whom was a veterinarian, he passed away
peacefully that evening. He was a giant in body and spirit. |
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Carpathian IX: Black Percheron gelding. Replaced Robbie in 1996, retired from
duty in 1999. |
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Laddie: A Belgian, became the mascot in 1999. Laddie was stricken with
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (Monday morning sickness), a common muscle
disease in draft horses, and died in November 2001.
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Jenkins, a 23 year old Percheron cross was the mascot from 2002-2005. Jenkins
is a Native Idahoan, and he has done it all. He will pull any cart/wagon,
logs, discs, plows, and even car doors (assisted in demolishing a car at the
Apple Cup for Charity). He is even fun to ride. He may be old, but he has a
lot of spunk! Jenkins is now living the good life on Moscow Mountain. |
Contact Information
Kerry Quarry
klq2@vetmed.wsu.edu or Christina Shima
cshima@vetmed.wsu.edu
