Templeton Thompson

You can find her songs on million-selling CD's from country superstars Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and Little Texas. Her song, “Settle Down Cinderella” is featured in the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture, “Dr. Doolittle 3.” Templeton’s music & her planet cowgirl clothing company have been featured in Cowboys & Indians magazine as well as in Western Horseman who included her in “an eclectic list of cowboy artists and songs, old and new, that warrant a look and listen.” Even fellow recording artist & horseman Clay Walker is a fan, “A vulnerable, yet believable voice this pure needs to be heard on the radio. Templeton is one of the TRUE undiscovered talents.” And Music Row Magazine’s Robert Oermann says of her song girls & horses, “The title tune to her CD reveals the songwriter’s other passion, horses. The catches and breaks in her soprano are as ear-catching as the lilting melody.” Templeton is one of Nashville's sought-after session vocalists having sung countless demos as well as background vocals for major label artists. She has performed on stage for audiences across the US, in Europe and in Japan. Her love for horses along with her passion for music has made Templeton a favorite at major horse expos as well as National and International horse events. In fact, her ROCKSTAR mare, jane, is now a Breyer horses model, if you asked her, Templeton would tell you she feels like that’s her “Grammy” in the horse world! Templeton is also a very proud ambassador for EAGALA (The Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association).Whether singing from the saddle or on-stage with her band, singer/songwriter Templeton Thompson draws from a deep well of influences that combine with her Texas roots to give her style of country music a distinctive, soulful edge. With several CDs to her credit, “i remember you,” “i still feel,” “girls & horses” and her most recently released “life on planet cowgirl” cd, Templeton maintains a busy touring and promotional schedule. What does the future hold for Templeton Thompson? "My plan is to continue writing, recording, touring and riding," she says, "I love what I get to do for a livin,’ I’m a blessed & grateful cowgirl…life ROCKS!"  For more information visit: www.templetonthompson.com  or  www.planetcowgirl.com

Talk Description: Entertainment during Santa Fe BBQ

Tony Argento

Poet, humorist, story teller, historian, entertainer an’ ambassador of Cowboy Poetry. Tony began recitin’ Cowboy Poetry at age 5 in ’65. Tony calls his style of recitin’; “Tuned Up & Twisted.” Once you see him perform you’ll know why. A common statement heard from the audience is; “He’s quite animated”. He does voice animation an’ vocal sound effects. His love of COWBOY POETRY is contagious, especially to his audience. Tony says; “Once you get a transfusion of “COWBOY POETRY” in your blood, you’ll be hooked for life. That’s what happened to me. And, YES! It’s VERY contagious!”
Tony’s line-up includes; (humor, CLASSIC, patriotic, rodeo, gunslingers an’ drifters, novelty, gold rush, solemn an’ more). In addition, he does Civil War recitations such as; the “Gettysburg Address”. An’ Lincoln’s favorite; his “2nd Inaugural Address” an’ recites the most famous letter from the Civil War. Tony is a 2011 winner of the Van Horn, Texas Crossroads Cowboy Gatherin’; The “Kamikaze Cow” poetry/song/story contest an’ the “Overall Audience Entertainment Value” competition.Visit www.tonyargento.com

Talk Description: Tuned Up And Twisted Cowboy Poetry At Its Best

VERT - Veterinary Emergency Response Team

About VERT
The UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team was formed in 1997 after the Yuba County floods. The unit functions as a source of veterinary response in horse or large animal accidents, and technical large animal rescue, including equine helicopter rescue. We also respond to veterinary disaster and emergency response for Yolo or adjacent counties, involving multiple species.

Volunteers are UC Davis veterinary faculty, veterinary residents, veterinary students, and UC staff. We coordinate with Yolo county Animals Services, Yolo County OES, other agencies upon request including Yolo County Sherriff, Fire Departments, California Veterinary Medical Association, and humane organizations.

In January of 2008, the UC Davis VERT expanded to become part of the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC). The MRC is a civilian volunteer organization sponsored by the Office of the Surgeon General. As a MRC, UC Davis VERT can be mobilized for large-scale human health needs, such as wide-scale vaccinations, and to provide assistance in national disasters.

Our Experience & Skills
We have training and experience attending to large animals injured in trailer accidents, falls from a cliff, downer animals, and helicopter evacuation when transport by land is unfeasible due to weather, floods, or terrain.

Our Equipment
VERT is equipped with a two-horse trailer fully equipped with a two ton winch, a glide and 2 slips for moving down horses on the ground, and lifting technology including the Large Animals Lift (LAL) and the UC Davis Anderson Sling.

Community Education
VERT is working on a curriculum to provide training and fee based classes to train in large animal rescue techniques, safe animal handling in emergencies, and disaster planning for beloved pets. Stop by our VERT booth to see videos from past rescues, VERT helicopter airlift training footage, and chat with the students and Veterinarians from the UC Davis Large & Small Animal clinics.

Web Address: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/large_animal/equine/default.cfm

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