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Need a speaker for your event?
Debi's
Schedule Horse
Theft. Been There--Done That
by
DEBI METCALFE ""Many people think of horse theft as an
"Old West" occurrence, a problem for the likes of Wyatt
Earp or Matt Dillon. Well, Wyatt and Matt, meet Debi"
by Breanne Hill - Paint Horse Journal
"If anyone ever has the opportunity to hear Deb Metcalfe speak, please do
so!! Jenny and I had the chance a couple of years ago at the Novi Horse
Expo. It was very informative. We certainly hope she makes it back to
Michigan sometime.", Kathy & Jenny 10/30/05
Debi Metcalfe possesses first hand knowledge
of the devastation one feels when their horse is missing. She works determinedly to send out her message worldwide that
indeed, horse theft did not go out with the “Old West”.
Thousands of people have been helped by
Debi’s proactive efforts to promote horse theft awareness.
Many victims have recovered their horses because of her
organization, Stolen Horse International, Inc. and it’s
relentless NetPosse volunteers.
Now people around the world have
joined the NetPosse to lend a hand in circulation of Idaho
Alerts when a horse is missing or stolen.
Email Comment:
"I
am a first-time horse owner and bought a chip I.D. kit and
watched the freeze branding at this year's Equine Affaire. I also
watched your talk last year and was very impressed."
4/13/05
Debi’s motivation comes from the heart.
The Metcalfe family’s lives were changed when their mare
Idaho, was stolen from their pasture on September 26, 1997.
Debi and her husband Harold, along with their children used
every means possible to find Idaho.
When the resources were not on the Internet, Debi Metcalfe
created them. After an exhausting 51 weeks, a flyer posted in a
convenient store in Tennessee brought Idaho home.
Their
campaign to find Idaho became so well known that others contacted
her about their stolen horses.
It was then that the foundation of today's Stolen
Horse International, Inc. was created.
Debi brings horse
theft awareness, not just to horse owners, but to the general
population. She believes that you can never
underestimate the power of one person.
Debi first book, Horse Theft. Been
There--Done That, is a book all horse owners should have
as a resource. The book gives an all round comprehensive
look into horse theft as it is today.
Debi has been a speaker at the 
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Ohio Equine Affaire 2003, 2004, 2005
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Florida Equestrian Celebration
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Alabama Horse Fair
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Virginia Equine Extravaganza
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Southern Horse Festival
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Tennessee Volunteer Horse Expo
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Carolina Classic Horse Expo
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Massachusetts Equine Affaire in
November--Springfield, MA
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Numerous groups and clubs
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International
Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show Lansing, MI
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Virginia Equine Extravaganza
Stolen Horse International, Inc has been featured in Dressage
Today, Horse and Rider , Paint
Horse Journal , Gaited Horse
Magazine American, Practical Horseman, Horse Illustrated, Livestock Magazine, Natural
Horse Magazine, Hoofbeats Magazine, United States Pony Club
News, breed
association magazines and many
other publications too numerous to list.
New articles have appeared about Debi's work
in numerous newspapers, to name a few, such as The
Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun, The Washington Post,
The Knoxville News Sentinel, The Raleigh Observer ,The
Cincinnati Enquirer and numerous other news publications. Articles featured
in the Palm Beach Post and The
Charlotte
Observer have appear via the Associate Press throughout the
country.
Debi has appeared on news cast and served as a consultant
with many on reports for their viewing area. To name a few:
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Documentary
filming for Itchy Fingers Production Company
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WBTV
Features—Charlotte, NC
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“Don’t
Be A Victims” feature WCNC Charlotte, NC
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WHISH-TV
-Indiana
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WPCO
Cincinnati
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WATE
Knoxville, TN
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WGHP
Winston Salem, NC
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WWLP
Springfield, Mass.
Catch Debi's interviews on the websites of
the following radio shows: 
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Rick Lamb - The Horse Show
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Hal Abrams - Caring for Creatures Radio
Show
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Bob
Vella - Pet Talk Radio
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Jim
Campbell - Horseman's Radio Network
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Lisa
Ross-Williams - "If your horse could talk" Radio
Show
Debi has appeared on numerous news shows,
served as a consultant on many news segments across the country
and will be featured in an upcoming segment of the Horse and
Man TV series. Another project is currently
in development.
To enquire about Debi's appearance fees contact
Harold
Metcalfe
Stolen Horse International, Inc,
PO Box 1341, Shelby NC, 28151 704-484-2165
Stolen Horse International,
Inc. is a 501c3 organization
Donations are tax deductible.
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