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GIVING BACK CONTEST - WINNERS Giving Back Hall of Fame:   After receiving over thirty-five entries for Stable Management's third annual Giving Back contest, choosing a winner was not easy. The diversity of shared experiences and countless stories of charitable efforts amazed us as the infinite amount of time and effort that peers in our industry dedicate to giving back is tremendous. We thank everyone who participated this year and eagerly look forward to next year's contest! Congratulations to the 2009 1st Place Winner...   Emerald StablesConover, NC I am delighted to submit this entry on behalf of Emerald Stables, LLC and the North Carolina Tropper’s Association Caisson Unit. This unit exists primarily to provide a last measure of honor and lasting memory for the family of individuals who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties as police officers and firefighters. To be a member of the NCTA Caisson Unit you must first be uniformed member of the NC State Highway Patrol. The Caisson Unit receives no state funds to operate. Instead it relies on grants and donations. Beginning in 2005, careful and meticulous research and planning into every detail of the Caisson Unity was started by retired Trooper Tim Tarleton, owner of Emerald Stables, LLC. In May of 2008 the Caisson Unit became a reality and began operations. The Caisson wagon itself was built to Civil War standards. Every saddle, every buckle, every harness, or piece of hardware was made to military specifications. The Standard Operating Procedures of the U.S. Army were evaluated and used by the Unit as closely as possible. Since July of 2005, Emerald Stables has boarded and absorbed most the cost for an equine team that numbers seven. Since 2005 retired Tropper Tarleton has developed partnerships, worked with the military to provide training for the Unit members. He has obtained through various fundraising efforts the funds needed to purchase two trailers and all necessary equipment. In addition to his “barn” duties, he maintains all leather, brass and chrome to a high luster. Since a line of duty death is extremely unpredictable all Unit horses and gear must be kept “mission ready” meaning ready to travel on less than 24 hours notice. To this date the Unit has been called into service ten times and been ready all ten times. There is never a charge to the family or the agency.  This work is not a single event or series of events for a worthy cause. This work began four years ago and continues every single day with no compensation for any of the work mentioned. The current Unit horses were retired from Arlington Cemetery and transferred to the Unit which was arranged by Trooper Tarleton. This give these magnificent horses a chance to extend their working lives and stay together as a team for many more years, instead of becoming “surplus government property” and being disposed of as such. For these reasons I believe that Emerald Stables and retired Tropper Tarleton have exemplified the giving back philosophy. I know no one else who has given up a large portion of each day with no compensation for four years to honor those who have given up much more. Sincerely, Sgt. Gary McClelland CLICK HERE for 2009 Honorable Mentions and a Complete List of Entries  |
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