Draft Horse Club
Constitution posted Nov 2008
Officers
President - Christina Shima
President Elect – Jesse Olsen
Vice President – Craig Calkins
Treasurer – Jenyka Bergsma
Secretary – Catherine Ratcliff
Contact Information
For more information or scheduling an appearance at your event please contact:
Christina Shima
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: 12 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 Percheron cross was the mascot from 2002-2005. Following retirement
he lived on Moscow Mountain until his death in 2007. |
