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Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of the nursing field. She was first publicly noticed as an administrator during the Crimean War. Her unwavering determination to provide the best, sanitary care possible cut the death rate considerably for her side. She continued to contribute to the field of nursing throughout her life and continued to open doors for nurses and women in general.

In 1893, Mrs. Lystra E. Gretter and the Farrand Equestrian Rider Amazon.com’;return true;” onmouseout=”self.status=””>Training School for Nurses wrote an adaptation of the physician’s Hippocratic Oath for nurses. It was named the Florence Nightingale Pledge in honor of the esteemed founder of nursing.

This pledge is most often recited at graduation/pinning ceremonies for nurses. It is also often included in programs honoring nurses during Nurses Week (May 6-12) or on Nurses Day (May 6). May 12 is the birth date of Nurse Nightingale.

The Florence Nightingale Pledge

I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.

Florence Nightingale Quotations

• Women never have a half-hour in all their lives (excepting before or after anybody is up in the house) that they can call their own, without fear of offending or of hurting someone. Why do people sit up so late, or, more rarely, get up so early? Not because the day is not long enough, but because they have ‘no time in the day to themselves.’ [1852] • And so is the world put back by the death of every one who has to sacrifice the development of his or her peculiar gifts (which were meant, not for selfish gratification, but for the improvement of that world) to conventionality. [1852] • It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement in a Hospital that it should do the sick no harm. [1859] • I can stand out the war with any man.

• I stand at the altar of the murdered men, and, while I live, I fight their cause. [1856] Asceticism is the trifling of an enthusiast with his power, a puerile coquetting with his selfishness or his vanity, in the absence of any sufficiently great object to employ the first or overcome the last. [1857] • No man, not even a doctor, ever gives any other definition of what a nurse should be than this — ‘devoted and obedient.’ This definition would do just as well for a porter. It might even do for a horse. It would not do for a policeman. [1859] • For what is Mysticism? Is it not the attempt to draw near to God, not by rites or ceremonies, but by inward disposition? Is it not merely a hard word for ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is within’? Heaven is neither a place nor a time. [1873] • You ask me why I do not write something…. I think one’s feelings waste themselves in words, they ought all to be distilled into actions and into actions which bring results.

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It has been a few years since I have worked with other people’s horses as managing my own herd of twenty two takes up most of my time. When a friend of mine recently asked me to help her with her Equestrian Rider Amazon.com’;return true;” onmouseout=”self.status=””>horse I was somewhat reluctant. Working with someone’s horse is a little like disciplining their child. It can be a delicate situation that carries a lot of responsibility if things go wrong. Although I agreed to help I was more than a little nervous about the upcoming training session. What I didn’t realize at the time was that stepping outside my comfort zone would be a powerful learning experience.

Tracy’s horse, Oliver, is a big athletic ex-race horse who is very friendly and, according to Tracy, compliant in most situations. She was having trouble however with an exercise that we call ‘push and draw.’ Push and draw is a foundation exercise in our equine training system of natural horsemanship. We ask the horse to move his hind end away from us and turn to face us. The horse will then follow us as we draw him along. We call it the relationship exercise because this is how horses communicate with each other in the herd. It enables us to establish a leadership role with our horse quickly and effectively. Because they have a strong need for leadership our horses love this exercise and we often use it as a reward during training. The fact that Oliver was not responding was puzzling.

When Tracy brought Oliver into the arena I could immediately see anxiety and tension in his high head and stiff carriage. When I asked him to move his hind end away, instead of smoothly crossing one hind foot over the other, he crow hopped around in an awkward and jerky fashion. His front feet rotated but remained firmly planted in the dirt despite my efforts to draw him forward with me. His entire body was braced and resistant.

It turned out that a previous trainer had taught Oliver to plant his feet and not move forward. To stay rooted in one spot goes against the natural instincts of a horse. In the wild horses must be able to move their feet at all times in order to flee predators and threatening situations. While it is important to be able to influence the direction and speed of a horse’s movement, stopping all forward motion results in the anxiety and tension that I could see so clearly in Oliver.

It took twenty minutes of persistent coaching and gentle insistence to convince Oliver that he could in fact move forwards. At that moment of realization the change in Oliver was instant, obvious and quite remarkable. Every muscle in his body relaxed and his head dropped from the rafters down toward his knees. Within moments he was smoothly crossing one hind foot in front of the other and following us around the arena like a large puppy.

In natural horsemanship training this dramatic change in Oliver is called ‘turning loose’. Turning loose describes the relaxation of the horse’s mind and body as he is allowed to follow his natural instincts and move freely forward of his own volition. As I drove home from the arena that night I wondered how often I had inadvertently, through words or actions, blocked the forward motion and natural instincts of my employees. Looking back I could recall situations in which they had looked as tense and resistant as Oliver.

Stepping out of my comfort zone with Oliver has caused me to look at my leadership from a new perspective. I realize now that if I want an engaged, committed and productive team of employees I have to ‘turn them loose’ so they may contribute in their own way to our vision and direction.

Laura Hunter
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If you’re dreaming of a holiday filled with warm, sunny weather, gorgeous sandy beaches and stunning scenery, why not head to the US state of Hawaii?

You can visit the beautiful islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Big Island – and each one has so much to offer its visitors.

What’s more, there is a great range of self catering properties available here, so it’s an ideal destination for a holiday property rental.

There is something for everyone in Hawaii. Not surprisingly, it’s a beach lovers’ paradise. But there are also many places to explore, tourist attractions to see and various sporting activities available here.

Kauai, which is also known as the Garden Island, is a great destination for those keen on outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, golfing, wind surfing, horseback riding and scuba diving. But if you’re looking to do something less energetic, you can simply chill out and sunbathe on one of Kauai’s delightful beaches.

The island of Oahu is another great Hawaiian destination. Here you will find Honolulu, the capital of the state of Hawaii. Honolulu itself boasts plenty to see and do, including museums, historic buildings, art galleries, restaurants and bars. While you are there, try to visit Iolani Palace. Also in Honolulu is the Ala Moana Center, the world famous shopping centre which is a must-visit for all those who are looking to enjoy some retail therapy!

While you are staying on Oahu, you should also check out the world famous Waikiki Beach, which is an ideal place to learn how to surf.

Molokai is another delightful Hawaiian island which is well worth a visit. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and want to just relax during your holiday, this is the ideal holiday destination. You will find peace and tranquility in Molokai, which is also known as The Friendly Island.

If you are a keen golfer, you should head to the island of Lanai, as it has two championship golf courses! And on Lanai you can see Keahiakawelo (also known as Garden of the Gods), which is an amazing landscape with various shapes and sizes of rocks and boulders.

There’s also the Hawaiian island of Maui. This is a good location to go humpback whale watching. You should be able to see the whales around Maui from mid-December to mid-May each year. You can take a boat trip and, hopefully, will catch a sighting of these incredible creatures during your visit here.

Hawaii’s Big Island, meanwhile, is a great island to explore. Here you can visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Not surprisingly, Hawaii is a perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. This is a truly beautiful part of the world to get married and to spend an idyllic honeymoon, too.

But whether you’re planning on tying the knot or not, Hawaii makes a superb location for any holiday, whether it’s a family vacation, a sporting trip or a more relaxing break.

These beautiful Hawaiian islands have something to offer everyone. And no matter which island you choose, you are likely to have a fun and relaxing time during your holiday.

Daryl Self
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Understanding the components of a good bill of sale for a horse is vital in Pennsylvania.  There are a myriad of issues both the buyer and seller need to address to protect their own interests and liabilities.  The best way to accomplish this is to have a detailed Bill of Sale.  Many times people are tempted to write up a simple document, or borrow one from a friend.  This can prove to be quite detrimental to both parties as it may not adequately protect your interests nor address the details of your specific transaction.   In agreements of sale for horses, one generic document does not apply to every situation.  Many issues must be addressed in this document, including identification, warranties, consideration and risk of loss just to name a few.  It is highly recommended that you contact an Equine Attorney that concentrates in equine law to be certain your interests are protected.  The goal of this article is to begin to educate you on the various issues which need to be addressed in writing an equine bill of sale to ensure you are properly protected.

            A. Vital Information

            The first and most rudimentary information that must be contained in the Bill of Sale are the names of the parties.  You must have the parties’ full names and addresses, and make sure to identify their capacity in the transaction (i.e. buyer, seller, agent, etc.).  Many times you will have a third party acting as an agent for the sale.  Common mistakes in drafting these agreements include: omitting the agent from the contract or mistakenly listing the agent as the owner.  In addition to correctly identifying and naming all the parties to the transaction, each named party must sign the agreement.   

            Secondly you need to properly identify the horse.  Use any and all unique identification characteristics of the horse.  Look at the horse’s Coggins, filled out by your vet, which should list the horses’ unique markings.  If the horse has a jockey club, breed association, show, or other member identification number, be sure to list that.  Also state the horses name, age, sex, height, breed and color; anything to properly identify the animal.

            Finally, after you identify the animal, you must state the purchase price.  You must state with specificity the sale price, and whether it will be in one lump sum or over time.  Also state the method of payment and whether it is required in certified funds.  The purchase price is always necessary because it is a core term of the contract.  Should any disputes arise, the document must state the purchase price and the method of payment in order to be enforceable by a court of law.

            B. Warranties

            The main purpose of including warranties in the contract is to address the intended use of the horse. Whether the intended use is as a companion horse or as a grand prix jumper, you need to decide if that use is warrantable.  Parties can decide to warranty for other things, such as soundness. However, if the parties agree on warranting the horse, the agreement must state clearly exactly what is being warranted, the length of time it is to be in effect, and what the penalty is for failure to meet the warranty.    Buyers may incorrectly rely on oral representations made by the seller prior to sale. Buyers should make sure that any promises are in writing as a term of the contract.  Take for instance, that the seller promises that the horse can be returned for a full refund if the horse for any reason becomes lame within two weeks of the sale. Unless that is specified in the agreement, it is not enforceable. On the other hand, if the contract is being written for the benefit of the seller, the seller may not want to warranty anything other than the fact that they are the owner of the horse and have free and clear title.  Many times, the sale is “as-is-where-is”, and with all faults.  The buyer is free to have a pre-purchase exam performed by a licensed vet to ascertain any physical problems with the horse.  Nevertheless, the bill of sale must state what, if any warranties are present while also affirmatively disclaiming any warranties that are not present.

            C. Indemnification

            In tying in with the warranty section above, the bill of sale should also contain indemnification language on behalf of the seller.  Riding horses is a dangerous sport, and one can not predict how a horse will react at any given time.  Therefore, assuming no fraud is present, the seller will want to be protected from the filing of legal action by the buyer.  Indemnification language does precisely that.  Assuming no fraud or misrepresentation on the part of the seller, this language will protect the seller and prevent the buyer from filing legal action against him/her.  By no means is indemnification language considered a get out of jail free card, but it does however protect the seller from frivolous lawsuits by providing a defense to the action. 

            D. Risk of Loss

            Another core term which should be stated in the contract is when risk of loss passes to the buyer.  There is a point in time when the seller is no longer responsible for the animal, and the buyer takes on the risk of anything happening to the horse. Usually, risk of loss passes when money exchanges hands and the horse leaves your property via the buyer.  However, there are circumstances when risk of loss may not pass immediately.  Suppose that money exchanges hands, but the horse is transported by a third party hired by the seller; or if the purchase price is to be paid over time; or if money changes hands and the seller delivers the horse.  These are various circumstances which could cloud the issue of when risk of loss passes.  Therefore, you should include explicit language in the contract as to the exact time risk of loss passes from the seller to the buyer.

CONCLUSION

            This article is just a glimpse into the issues which could present themselves during a sale and purchase of a horse and is no way to be considered inclusive of all clauses to be present in a bill of sale.  The terms may vary depending on the specific nature of the deal.  The key is, regardless of the transaction; take the time to adequately protect yourself.  It is strongly suggested you consult with an Equine Attorney in your area to discuss these and other issues which may be present in your individual matter.

Ronald C. Isgate
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