Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to here, and thought I'd tell you all a little about me. I am 58, soon to be 59. I am married to a wonderful man named Jack. We have been married for nearly 14 yrs. We live on a small farm in the central part of N. Ky. We have 2 horses, Sassy and Geronimo, and two dogs, both MinPins, Angel and Duchess.

I grew up around horses and broke and trained my first horse to show in Western Pleasure and 4H. He was a QH/shetland pony cross,and took his contrariness after his daddy. He stood just 13.2 HH and was the best friend I ever had. I never had any brothers or sisters, so he was my playmate. We would play hide and seek and tag. A lot of times I would play sick so I could stay home from school just to play with my horse. I would get in his stall and fool with him, and when I'd get tired, I would set down under him and lean up against his back legs and fall asleep. No one could even come close to me either. He wouldn't let anyone near me. When I woke up, then he was fine. He was my mentor and my best friend. We spent 30 yrs together. Then in Jan of 1987, I had to have him put down. His veins all collapsed. He got down and couldn't get up. I had intended to bury him on the farm when he went, but with it Jan, the ground was froze and no way to get a hole dug to bury him. It hurt so bad to have to have the dead wagon come pick him up. It was like losing part of my family.

Hi all, Please spend a few moments to pray for our Staff Member, Suzzzz who is in ICU this morning.  She is having chest pains and not feeling well at all.  We appreciate your moment and know it will help her, she is a wonderful gal and we need her.  She and I go riding together and have some great times. 

I will let you know what happens, I am going down to the hospital this afternoon to visit with her and try and find out a little more about what they will be doing for her.

Thanks so much all for your prayers, they are more than appreciated. I will keep you updated as I find out more.  

ou all have a wonderful day now, Claudia [Skeeter]

I do not know if all of you have heard the story of Donna Byrne. The Jobless Cowgirl is traveling Hwy 301 on her way to Ocala and then hopefully on to Texas in search of her dream job on a large cattle ranch. Ms. Byrne is traveling via horse back with her two trusted and loved equine friends. I feel that this is a time when the horse community across our wonderful country can help not only one of our own but help make a statement about our economy. There are many of us that have wondered from time to time if we can continue to make it with our beloved animals in what has become a slumping market. With the high prices of feed and hay it is all alot of us can do to stay going with what is most definately a passion and a way of life. If we can all come together and help this Cowgirl along her way I feel that we will all sleep a little better at night, I know I will. Please read her story and look for her along the way. Offer her what you can, whether it be some hay, some feed, a good meal, a place to lay her head, a days work for pay or even a ride further north. I am sure that this humbled lady with an incredible will that is following her dream will welcome the horsey friends that she is most definately going to make a long the way. I have just heard the Ms. Byrne has made it to Dade City and being met along the way with cheers and well wisher and no doubt a lot of offers of help. Below is a link to TBO.com where you can read more about her story and her journey. Have a wonderful day and God Bless.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/feb/10/101836/jobless-cowgirl-heads-west-work/

Hay all

I hope to be talking to you all soon and get to know everyone and let everyone get to know me.

Me and my Hubby live in the Mid-Thumb area of Michigan.  Where we are right now up to our butts in

snow and very cold weather.  Even the Horses did not want to leave the barn this morning.

When our youngest daughter was home (She's at MSU working on her Masters in Animal Science and

hoping to get into the Vet college) We did Alot of showing, but now we do alot of trail riding and are

retired (Ha Ha try that living on a farm), We have taken a break from breeding and showing horses

and now just take care of and trail ride for now, We also breed and raise beef cows.

Poor Hubby was a city boy who just happen to work at the same place with this country girl,

(boy he didn't know what he was getting into did he ;-) - That was 35 years ago......

Will try to up date blog as much as possible but gotta go for now  cause.....

I feel the need to go nuzzel a muzzel.  Take care

 

In the 1930s, a Belgian stallion by the name of Brooklyn Supreme became know as the world's largest horse at 19.2 hands and 3,200 pounds. He boasted a girth of 10 feet two inches around. It took 30 inches of iron for each one of his horseshoes.

Hi all,

Well we had a quarter horse up for sale or trade for a gaited gelding. 

On Thanksgiving day we bought a new gaited gelding, Monty, he is a Tennessee Walker, 14 years old, sorrel in color with a white blaze face and two white back socks.  He is just so sweet and the best guy we have had.  He is gentle on the ground, can do anything with him. He got new shoes today and was just awesome.  The ferrier loves him. . . . lol.  We are more than happy with him, he also gaits beautifully and is ready and willing to go, he also gets along with my horse. 

Today we sold our Quarter Horse to a really sweet young lady who is going to train him for barrel riding.  She just fell in love with him, so now Cody will have a fabulous home also.  Everything happened in 2 days after trying for quite awhile, us looking at 2 other horses, and 2 other folks had looked at Cody.  Is that not ironic or what . . . . lol.  Everything is beautiful, Eveything is Wonderful . . . . lol.  I am singing . . . . lol. We are all happy here at the Rocking G Riding Club.  You all have a wonderful evening now, stay safe, be happy.  Skeeter

Hi everyone,

Well I am back from a brief holiday break.  Everything was wonderful.  It was fun to get together with family that we haven't seen in a while especially my husband's aunt who lives in Washington state.  :)  Hope you all had a wonderful holiday.
Here is the list of all the horses that I missed while I was gone:

 

Horses in Need:

California:

1. For those of you in CA.

From: charise demao

Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 7:33 PM

To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;

Subject: Fw: BLM announces WH&B adoption in Winchester Dec. 5th
> WH&B Friends,
> The BLM's next WH&B adoption is next Sat. Dec. 5, 2009, and I've attached
> the adoption news release.   You can help the WH&B program advertize this
> event by forwarding this email to your mail list and to anyone you think
> who may be interested in adopting a mustang or burro.   We appreciate any
> help you can give to find homes for these animals.  For more
> information you can contact the Ridgecrest Corral directly at (800)
> 951-8720.  Also, the WH&B program has a new mini- corral in Redlands
> at the Sundance Ranch,
> 27273 Pilgrim RD, (off San Timoteo Canyon Road, Redlands, CA . Their
> upcoming adoptions are Dec. 12, 09;  Jan. 9, March 6 and April 24, 2010.
> December 5, 2009
> Winchester, CA
> Winchester Wild West Arena
> 32150 S. Grand Ave, Winchester
> Friday Preview 1:00 -5:00 p.m.
> Saturday Adoption 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Lottery Adoption starts at
> 9:00 a.m.
> For more information call 866-4MUSTANGS,  or visit
> wildhorseandburro.blm.gov
> If you want to get on the official WH&B mail list, send me your name,
> address, email.
> Have a Good Holiday,
> JoAnn
> JoAnn Schiffer-Burdett
> California Desert District Office
> 22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos
> Moreno Valley, CA 92253

Illinois:

1. IL: gorgeous 7yo paint palomino riding mare $1,000, transport availa

Posted by: "AnnMarie Cross, Crosswinds Equine Rescue" lists@cwer.org   amcross

Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:31 am (PST)

a.. Butterscotch is a gorgeous, classically built mare at a great age, and ready for a new family and a new future.
b.. Two riding videos available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-g_iji6Lbo
c.. Butter has very nice movement and could easily be a show prospect in a variety of disciplines. We do not believe she has been taught to neck rein.
d.. Butter has done a lot of trail time in heavy woods and also at the local state park.
e.. Butter has also shown enormous natural talent at free jumping, and would very likely make an excellent hunter/jumper prospect.
f.. She has been well loved and well cared for at least since 2004 and has been kept current on vaccinations, wormer, farrier, etc. She is great around dogs, etc, and is an exceptionally easy keeper.
g.. We are located in eastern central IL and can provide reasonably priced transport up to 5 hours in any direction from 61876, and can also help locate other transport for farther homes. Yes, we adopt out of state and yes we allow our adopters to board their horses (in fact, for newer owners we strongly encourage it.)
h.. Adoption fee is $1,000, and payments are available for the right adopter.
i.. Details on this classic beauty and our adoption policies, etc, are available at http://www.cwer.org
Questions? PLEASE EMAIL OFF LIST to amc (at) cwer.org.
Sincerely,
AnnMarie Cross
cwer.org
Crosswinds Equine Rescue, Inc.
Sidell IL -- near Champaign/Urbana/Univ of IL/Danville IL/the IN state border
217-649-7915

 

Maryland:

1. AdoptAnimals] Rocky Ridge,MD Area. Older Appaloosa Gelding in DESPER

Posted by: "Kitrynak@aol.com" Kitrynak@aol.com   kitrynak

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:49 pm (PST)
In a message dated 11/27/2009 6:51:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
zpenzel@nyc.rr.com writes:
Older Appaloosa Gelding in DESPERATE Need of Home!
From: Jo Deibel
To: cvfa.uk@virgin.net
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 6:06 PM
Subject: Older Appaloosa Gelding in DESPERATE Need of Home!
Older Gelding Needs Home Now!
This just in from one of our humane officer friends in MD...Please cross
post far and wide!
Help is needed for a 20 + year old Appaloosa gelding he is located in
Frederick County, Md in the Rocky Ridge Area.
He is in an extremely neglectful home and is desperate need of re-homing.
Owner is cooperative and is will to sign to horse over. He is in good
body, but needs severe hoof care. He must go to a home that understands he is
just a field ornament/pasture pal.
Grass and hay is all that he needs... he is on some grain thanks to the
neighbor but he doesn't need it. He is a bit hard to catch but once caught
he is a good boy. If you can help this sweet guy...
Please Contact Officer Luther at BLuther@FrederickCountyMD.gov
(BLuther @ FrederickCountyMD.gov)
or
call her at 301-600-3737

 

Minnesota:

1. http://www.equine.com/horses-for-sale/horse-ad-966816.html?sr=1&free=1&p=7

We have a 16h. appy-thoroughbred cross with uveitis who is almost totally blind now. Was well-broke to trail before but I have not ridden him in abou

You may also contact this seller by phone:
507-276-1347

Horse Name: Joe, Price: FREE, Location: Fairfax, Minnesota, Breed(s): Appaloosa
Thoroughbred Cross, Sex: Gelding, Height: 16.0 hands, Color: Other, Foal Date: Mar 1997, Markings: varnish roan - black and white, Attributes Temperament: 4 (1=Bombproof, 10=Hot)

 

New Hampshire:

1. older horse

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net (martinmaryd @ comcast.net)

Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:53 pm (PST)
can anyone take in a 30 + yr old horse with 100.00 / mo contribution? in NH near peterborough
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
Vote for NEER in the Care2.com Pet Shelter Contest Below:
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Secret Santa www.specialhorses.org  

2. Companion horse NH CL

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:59 pm (PST)
Companion Horse (Southern NH)
Date: 2009-11-23, 12:10PM EST
Reply to: see below
Free to good home only.
Older (18) bay mare needs home as only horse or with geldings only. Very nice personality. Very calm around kids. Loves pasture and apples.
Location: Southern NH
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1476233381

3. NH CL - nice looking horse

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:46 pm (PST)
Are you a leader? (NH)
Date: 2009-11-22, 11:19AM EST
Reply to: sale-arnrn-1477346846@craigslist.org
If you can show this horse you can be the leader, she'll follow you any where! She just needs the right person, which I am not. Some one can make an amazing versatility horse with this mare. She is 8 yo,15.1h ,with great conformation and and good looks to boot. She'll try anything, with your help. Lightly trail ridden, but can be spooky alone, does great in the round pen. Would enjoy more work, as she responds well to interaction. She clips,(no ears) is good for farrier and vet., utd on everything and has feet like iron. no shoes .Could be so much more than just pasture ornament. Could be your dream horse. Not for beginners. Must be great home as I have grown attached to her so would like to make sure she is cared for. I would like to be first consideration if not a forever home. Please, serious inquiries only. MEAT MAN NEED NOT CALL!! Robin 995-1934
Location: NH
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
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Secret Santa www.specialhorses.org

4. CL NH gray TB 500.00

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:50 pm (PST)
tb mare (nottingham)
Date: 2009-11-20, 5:33PM EST
Reply to: sale-ucb7n-1475241443@craigslist.org (sale-ucb7n-1475241443 @ craigslist.org)
a great beginner horse or if your looking for a good trail horse this mare has the right stuff 18yrs old 15.1 hands she wtc with voice commands neck reins, trailers and is good for the ferrier easy keeper loves kids and adults I just dont have the time for her she gets along with others asking $500
Location: nottingham
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1475241443
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
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Secret Santa www.specialhorses.org

5. CL NH warmblood prospect

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:03 pm (PST)
not sure if free
-- Horse - Prospect (S. NH)
Date: 2009-11-17, 10:15AM EST
Reply to: sale-vn7pq-1469830562@craigslist.org (sale-vn7pq-1469830562 @ craigslist.org)
4 year old warmblood. Lounges, ground drives, accepts tack and rider. Will finish up beautifully in any discipline. Super sweet, no vices.
Location: S. NH
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1469830562

6. saddlebred CL - NH

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:04 pm (PST)
saddlebred mare - $1 (Litchfield, NH)
Date: 2009-11-16, 2:52PM EST
Reply to: sale-v6nvs-1468720453@craigslist.org
older saddlebred mare, currently used in a lesson program for beginner lunge lessons. Shes loveable, worked hard all of her life and deserves a good home where she can be spoiled and loved by someone who has more time to offer her. I wouldn't reccomend her for a beginner as she still has some spunk in her and she might intimidate a beginner. She doesnt do anything bad, she just likes to go. This horse is free to a good approved home only where I will be able to check up on her. She is 24 but is very healthy , sound and still has many years left in her.
Location: Litchfield, NH
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1468720453
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
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Secret Santa www.specialhorses.org

7. CL NH - TB

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:20 pm (PST)
Free horse-16h tb-rescue-limited riding (Swanzey, NH)
Date: 2009-11-03, 3:04PM EST
Reply to: sale-zjybr-1449940021@craigslist.org
Magnus is a 10yr old thoroughbred that raced for many years and won nearly $500,000. He is not a horse that will be able to show or be ridden heavily as he does have some arthiritis in his front fetlock joint. He needs someone to give him lots of kind attention as he has not been well treated before he came to us. He has many scars and is looking for someone to bond with. He will be capable of doing trail riding and some ring work but not everyday riding. Please help us find him a home where he can get the attention he needs and hopefully someone to bond with.

Location: Swanzey, NH
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1449940021

8. 19 yr Old Appy FREE!! (Barnstead,NH)
Date: 2009-11-26, 9:56AM EST
Reply to: sale-hgmcd-1482940752@craigslist.org (sale-hgmcd-1482940752 @ craigslist.org)
Her name is Shasta and she is 19 yrs old. She is perfectly healthy. We are just looking for a good home for her.
a.. Location: Barnstead,NH
b.. it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1482940752

9. Quarter horse gelding - $300 (vergennes)
Date: 2009-11-25, 12:56PM EST
Reply to: sale-ymgum-1481963333@craigslist.org (sale-ymgum-1481963333 @ craigslist.org)
23 yr old chesnut gelding great little kids horse does everything, hes very sweet, need to sell no time 4 horses i work alot of hrs..........
a.. Location: vergennes
b.. it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
PostingID: 1481963333

 

Pennsylvania:

1. horses available national transportation available.

Posted by: "Christy Sheidy" christy@ac4h.com   christysheidy

Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:18 pm (PST)
Permission to crosspost and forward.
www.ac4h.com - Horse World Expo - We need sponsors for this event or we can't attend. 2-25 through 2-28-2010
Please contact us for more information info@ac4h.com
Small to Tall we have them all.... Are you looking for a mini, medium or large pony? Thoroughbred for dressage, eventing or jumping? A horse to go on the trails or a follow behind for friends? Maybe a draft cross horse for fox hunting or a draft for riding or driving... your new mount may be waiting for you on one of these pages.
~ Horses in our care - quarantined, UTD and evaluated multiple times. Transfer of ownership, lifetime contract of protection http://www.ac4h.com/ac4havailablehorses.htm
~ Horses listed who are in the broker, auction, slaughter circuit - straight sale - one independent eval - available for a limited time. http://www.ac4h.com/BrokerOwnedProgram.htm
~ Listings for owners who would like to place their horses safely and responsibly... please take a look http://www.ac4h.com/ac4hconsignment.htm and http://www.ac4h.com/$0feehorses.htm
Click here: Why thoroughbreds go to slaughter and how to save them
Video of Luckyallmylife the day he went home:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXl5gqT-mFw
Christy Sheidy, Co-founder
Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc.
www.ac4h.com  or call 610-621-5290
donation options: http://www.ac4h.com/dpoptions.htm
Shop to donate - help horses: http://www.ac4h.com/Fundraising.htm

 

Vermont:

1.  Happy Thanksgiving

Posted by: "hherr_pres" hherrinfo@yahoo.com   hherr_pres

Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:01 am (PST)
Wishing Everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
We have horses currently available for adoption that include:
1) 3 Year old Registered POA Mare
2) 2 Year old Pony Mare
3) 21 Year old Registered, Broke Arabian Mare
4) 4 Year old AQHA Mare with 120 Days under saddle
Thank You
Tanya Wieser
Helping Hands Equine Rehab and Rescue
http://www.helpinghands-rehab.com
Northern Plains Hedgehogs
http://www.nphedgehogs.com

 

Vermont:

1.  no takers?  Stitch the mule

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:56 pm (PST)
I was on the website and can't beleive this cute guy (appy mule)  is still looking for a home.
easy to handle on the ground. for riding, experienced rider needed with mule experience.
Stitch is a great herd protector.   He is a rescue from a slaughter house.   He has been on my farm for a year and he is great with all the animals that he interacts with.   He is in a pasture with fainting goats, a mini horse, a full sized quarter horse and multiple dogs.   I have ridden him and he loves to trail ride.   He talks to me when he sees me in the morning and he likes to be around people.   Around 15 yrs old...?   I am relocating across country and I can’t take him.  
Maria... fourfthomestead@aol.com (fourfthomestead @ aol.com)
4 Footers Homestead
Jericho, VT
www.vtpaws.com/4_footers_homestead.htm
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
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Horses For Adoption:

Due to the large numbers of horses on recent lists, please see the horses for adoption at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/hfa.htm (remove spaces).

Please also check our horses we are helping page at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/HWAH.htm (remove spaces).

 

Rescue in Need:

1.  Emergency Angels needed

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net (martinmaryd @ comcast.net)

Sat Nov 28, 2009 5:05 pm (PST)
Emergency intake in the works...  This young horse will need farrier work right away. Would anyone like to pledge to be an Angel for this  filly ? I have a foster lined up but she can use a little help with the initial stuff..
taking pledges at this point in case it falls through...  she will also need vet visit and coggins drawn.
anyone?
Mary Martin
www.newenglandequinerescues.com
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Fundraisers:

1.  The Chey/Annie Project is ongoing until we can get slings put into every rescue! You can find information on how to help at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/chey.htm (remove spaces). Please check out our knit flower fundraiser! Congrats to Horse Harbor Foundation, Inc at Harmony Farms in WA! Their local girl scout troops raised the funds to help them get the sling!   

2.  Many free ways to help NEER

Posted by: "Mary M." martinmaryd@comcast.net   wyattcactus

Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:28 am (PST)
Support the Emergency Feed Program save bag tags / UPC's
Nutrena, Lucerne Farms Dengi, Agway, and Triple Crown   
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Checking, savings, money market, CDs and retirement accounts are all included!  

Also, there is no limit on the amount of our potential donation! (All balances are confidential; only TD Bank
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Visit any TD Bank location and open any of the above mentioned accounts.  
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3.  Brandi,

I hope all is well with you and your family . things here are going ok dawn and i are getting ready to do a fundraiser for neer but i wanted to see if you can pass this on .. we are kicking of xmas cards for horses for neer . what people need to do is send a donation along with a picture of there horse in a santa hat ,antlers or anything christmasy the winner will be drawn on dec 24th and they will win a prize ... can u some how word this the right way and put it on your page ... i would like it to run every night ... my address for mailing is as follows...

christine morris

FROM OUR FARM TO YOURS                           

FROM CRITTER TO CRITTER

TO ALL VETERANS AND SERVICE MEN/WOMEN

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

TO YOU AND YOURS

GOD BLESS

 

HAPPY TRAILS

SUE

 

Well we finally got to go on a real trail ride today.  First time for hubby in 3 months now.  He is still going to therapy for his shoulder, but he is much better now and could not stay off of his horse another second.  I kept asking him not to ride yet, but he didn't listen to me, of course.  All turned out just great though.  We met up with 5 other riders at the Whispering Pines Arena in the Pineville/Jane area around 9:00 a.m.  Olen, who owns the arena led us on such a neat trail ride out down the road and behind the arena.  We had some pretty good up and downs to traverse and it was good for our horses as they had become a bit on the lazy side.  The weather was wonderful, the horses were in high spirits when we left and first were out there, but after a good hill for them to climb up they calmed down and started behaving themselves. . . . . lol.  Hubby was so happy to be back in that saddle again, but after we got back home, he had to admit that he thinks he might be a little sore tomorrow . . . . lol.  We were only out there for a two hour ride this time, but that was just perfect for us for the first time out in so long.  We even have another trail ride tomorrow now, so we are both looking forward to that one too.  Sure great to be back on that trail and on top of our horses again.    I hope all of you have been enjoying our great weather this fall and I hope it stays that way for a long Indian Summer.  Stay safe all and have some great rides.

Last night temp went down to 38

suppose to be even colder tonight - did I miss summer ??   only in michigan

I have even gotten my tomatoes in - ran out and cover the best I could with straw

 

weather was nice today though, so got a 2 hour ride in the my youngest daughter

and her pony she showed in 4-H.  Chloey hadn't had a saddle on her in 5 years

she was awesome..... great ride

 

well we have a 14 day count down going on

till we take our arab-cross mare Sassy back to the Mammonth Jack "Radar"

you can see pictures of Him - and a couple of his kids that a good friend has

on our Mules and More trail group

say a prayer and cross your fingers for us--

 

well gotta run.... chores to do...

and I am getting the need to go nuzzel a bunch of muzzels

 

take care all

I heard in Calif.  they are trying to stop people from selling horses?

they are saying its illegal???

 

From Homola Horse Haven

Assembly bill 1122 in Calif states it will be a crime to sell horses on the street.

Stating it will be an act of animal cruelty to see an animal at a horse show

 

this is from a post on the Yahoo Arabian Horse Classified site

you can also go to     www.petpac.net  for more information

 

Is this headed for the same thing about breeding dogs and cats, I know in some

county\'s they have band breeding and selling in their areas....

 

 

Anyway - one mare is bred,

the other took one look at the Jack and said

No way in Hell lady.... will have to try again

hopefully she\'ll fall in love with his charm..... 

 our horse friends in Flordia have saddly had

up to 17 horses in the Miami-Dade Co. area stolen and apparently

butchered. With  2 more horses in nearby Miramar Fl,  found butchered

right in their pastures. 

Please send your prayers to all those heart broken owners and take this

as a warning.  Please Please keep an eye on your animals and your

property. Watch out for strangers hanging around.  (See story on

The Horse.com)

This could start happening anywhere.  It is so sad, and it

makes you wonder what is happening to our world nowdays.....

 

On happier news 2 of my mares are being bred

(first time in 3 years that we will have foals on the farm)

 Our mare Ally (Arabian) is being bred to a Trakehner (German Warmblood)

by AI as we speak. (He was owned by a very good friend)

We have two others by this now deceased and very much

loved and missed stallion.....can't wait for the thrid.  We

even started I have a Merc kid club, with so many of us 

who ride together always seem to wind up with atleast one of his

wonderful kids...

My mare Sassy (Pinto/Arabian pictured with me as a weanling)

is being bred to a gaited Jack, and we will have a long ears on the

farm next year.... can't wait.... this baby is going to be so so cute......

we are hoping for gaited and spots and dots.....

 

We seem to be going green and greenier as time goes on

Hubby Skip, who 2 yrs ago added copper coils to run to our hotwater

heater from our wood burner. I thnk he's going homesteading on me... 

This saves on our propane use thus reducing our useage and bill. Now he

has built us a windmill to help save on electric. And also now we have

added solar so we use even less in the summer time, so far it ha

been pretty cool watching him put this all together and working just

like he planned it. He has even started making his own fuel and now runs

our truck on bio. This man is just having to much fun.......

But with the way things are now days....

I am thinking that alot more of us should start thinking of trying out

the same things.  Its not as hard as ya thinkg to do!

Wouldn't it be great if we as horse owners could

all do are part to help the planet who gives us so much in return.

 

Well I guess I am trying to play catch up since I have not been around

for a while, my computer died and just got my new one up and running

even got my self a flat screen. Engery saver of course....

 

Hope all is well with everyone and even with the crazy weather and all the bugs,

your getting some riding in...

 

welll I am feeling the need to nuzzel a muzzel so gotta run

Happy Riding to you all

 

Floating Teeth by John

An awesome thing happened last night. A Friend called to say that their friend John who floats horses teeth and does way more than that would be at the Whispering Pines Arena last evening to float teeth. So we took our two horses, Cody T-J and Spreckles up there to get theirs done. Wow, you won’t believe this great Man and how he takes care of your horse’s teeth and much, much more.

He is an American Indian man. He uses no Ace or any other drug to do their teeth. He puts on his halter on your horse, and looks at the horse and tells you what all is wrong with him, if any anything else besides his teeth. He then floats the teeth, then depending on what is wrong with your horse, takes care of these other problems. On Spreckles, he said he had rheumatism for one thing and so he gave Spreckles a good going over, he actually hits him with his fist on special spots of his body, then he put accue puncture pins all over his rump area, and popped some of his joints such as his neck going both ways and his back feet. He told me Spreckles will start gaining more weight now and he should be feeling much better and I should notice a difference.

I was so thrilled at the way John took care of these horses, he did about 12 horses and each one had different problems. Our other horse, he didn’t do nearly as much with as he did with Spreckles as Cody didn’t have that many problems, but he did have super bad teeth and he said he was using his tongue to eat his feed with by moving it all around and sure enough that is how he eats and dropped food all over. He said his head hurt him because of his teeth. So I will give a report in a week or so to let you all know if things have gotten better which I am sure they will.

It was an awesome experience just watching this man work. Amazing things he did with those horses and they all just paid attention to him and did not act up hardly at all. He even did a high strung stallion who just stood calm most of the time and let John work on him. He did tell us it should be done about every six months. The best thing of all, was that he only charged us $130.00 for both horses . . . Now that is what our Vet wanted to charge for one horse. So I think we got a deal there for sure.

I was wondering if anybody out there has heard of this disease or had the unfortant luck to be struck by it? Me and my other two friends had never heard of the disease and I guess in my area it is fairly rare and uncommon. I guess I was also the unfortant one to have a horse contract it. I guess they get it from consuming feed with the fecal of a opossum or skunk although I am told the opossum is the most likely carrier. She was only twenty and as far as I can figure she had to have had a low immune system to get it. She had been used for riding for small children in junction with a camel and was a bit freaked out about it in the begining. From what I read it takes about two weeks for muscle atrophy to set in. In her case her left side of the tracea was paralzed so that she was not able to eat or drink with out it coming out her nose. I though at first it was a simply choke that moved to aspiration pnuemonia and the to the state vet hospital with a battier of tests over a three day period that ended in a positive CSF test for the disease. That is the only know way to identify it. On top of all that she still have the best spirits until that finally day that I went to say goodbye. There is no vaccination for the disease and the treatment is very price with no large hope that it will even work. Then there is the possiblity that it will work but if taken off of it they will relapse. I felt so lost and cheated. I had the mare only five of her twenty years and of coarse with all that emotion you go through everything crosses your mind. I guess my mare was only the sixth case in my area that is how uncommon it is. I just think that there should be better information out there on the disease. Sure maybe if I had known the outcome still could be the same but I would have known. Not all is lost as I do have a cross bred filly out of her who I see so much more of her mother in her with her gone. It is sad to go and see them in the pasture and know that my girl isn't there. We had goals and plans for the future. My only comfort now is knowing that she is with my beloved nephew where ever that maybe and is guarding him like she always did her young riders. She was the very first horse he ever sat on and he was going to be a natural. Even at a year old that boy knew on instinct how to sit and hold on. My heart is just so broken. If any one has ever come across this please post. I know it may not be easy but I would like to know how uncommon this really is.

I bought my first horse when I was 9 and he was 2. He's the one I lost after having him for 30 yrs. He was a chocolate color with palomino dapples and snow white mane and tail. He was so pretty. He was built like his Mommy which was QH. Anyway, I started breaking him at 2, and boy was that a job. He was a real bugger to break too. He would throw me as high as 30 times a day, and I usually ended up landing on my head and getting knocked out. He didn't buck like a regular horse, he sunfished. He could put his tail in his mouth, and he was so short coupled that it was nearly impossible to ride him when he bucked. When I would come to after landing on my head, he wuld be standing there licking me like a dog. I would get so mad at him I would throw rocks and clods of mud at him, smack him and get back on. We would go for a little while and he'd throw me again. This went on for several years, but I was bound and determined to show him in 4H. After about 3 years of all this, I finally wised up and figured out how to tell when he was gonna buck and could take measures to keep him from getting his head down. I started training him, and I had a couple of good coaches back then. One was World Champion English rider at 16 and started riding western, and the other had been showing for years. So I had a couple of very good coaches. The one who had been showing for years told me that if I didn't listen to him he'd throw clods of mud at me to make me listen, and that's just what he did. After a couple of years of training him, I began my show career. I didn't do very well the first couple of shows, so I went to the judge and asked him what I was doing wrong. He told me that my horse was carrying his feet too high and I needed to lighten his shoes. He told me to use aluminum polo shoes on him. So I had the steel ones pulled off and polo plates put on, and that took care of the problem. From then on I won nearly every pleasure class I put him in. He got show wise and was a rough one to beat in a pleasure class. Yuo culdn't make him make a mistake. By the time I quit showing, I had a automatic washer box full of trophies and ribbons. I'll never forget the first time I won 1st place. That was the greatest feeling in the world. I felt like I was 10 ft tall. None of the kids in 4H would show against him in a pleasure class. If I pulled into a 4H show for pleasure classes, they would pull their horses out of the class. I was so proud of him. I never went to a show with the thought in my head that I couldn't be beat, because I knew that there were better horses than him, but I didn't care. I showed against all the registered horses in open pleasure and all. As I said he was my best friend. We had a lot of good times together, and up till the day I had to have him put down, he would still try to throw me.

I decided to try him in a trail class. That was hilarious. If there had been a booby prize, he'd have gotten it. On a trail ride it's walk only, and in trail class there's cantering and jumping and all that, and he wouldn't jump anything. If he came across a crack in the ground he would walk across and never jump. So when I tried to do the trail class and came to the jump, he went good tiill the jump. He would get right up to it and stop dead. Needless to say, over his head I would go. I never expected to win, I just enterd him for the fun, and it was hilarious to watch him. He did everything good except the jump.

We had a ball going to shows. We would leave on a Friday and sometimes be gone all weekend. Those were the days, and I'd give anything to live them over.

Please Let us all take a moment

and say a prayer for the Owners of the 21 Polo Horses

who died in Florida.

I lost one of my best friends in Nov '08

and I know that heart ache they all must  be feeling

God Ble

Hey ya'll,

     Yeap I got hitched saturday! I invite ya'll to view the pictures I downloaded of the special event.

 

Sorry guys she's all mine!!!

Brant

Hi all, Well -Taz- is back home now as of yesterday, he had a rough go of it and is in a lot of pain as they cut him in his groin area and it was not good.  They did get him all fixed up again but it will be a long time in healing up.  We are so very fortunate to have our good friends Lori_and_Ron here who came in on Thursday evening to be here to help us both out.  Since I fell off of two horses in the past two weeks, I am pretty banged up still and cannot do much since I got both of my hands, and one arm pretty bad.  We also have one sick horse here who needs care and attention, so they came to our rescue as neither of us would be able to do anything now.  Thank heavens for great friends like these.  She is cooking us up something to eat as I am typing and they already took care of the horse that needed tending.  That horse cut her leg to the bone on barbed wire and stayed at the vets for about a week, she is doing better, but it will be another 2-3 weeks before she can even be let out with the other horses the vet said.  Anyways, things are going great now that our friends are here.  Thank God

I didn't have much hope for a relaxing ride today. The wind picked up and the clouds rolled in. Bathed Chance and Possum and got them ready to go to Black Rock. Lydia, a riding buddy, showed up right on time. Got the horses loaded and headed off to Black Rock with fingers crossed and determined we were going to ride!!!!It was gorgeous by the time we crossed the basin to the South side. Unloaded and saddled up, had cloud cover making it just right for riding!We had to stop so I could make a saddle adjustment and while I was doing that Possum decided she was going to have a minor fit. Lyd had mentioned something was bugging Possum...on some days that could be anything...and no sooner she got the words out, Poss jumped passed Chance and I and whiped around snorting...Ok I can't really get after her too bad...a mangey cyote had been trailing up since we left the Camp Ground and Possum was the only on who was paying attention...sorry ole girl...You'd think after all these years I would listen...sigh.. This little guy was rough looking. I don't know if it was due to him shedding or if he did have the mange, but one thing was for sure...DUM ASS HUMANS FEEDING WILDLIFE!!!!!!! This fellow had no fear of us what so ever. There is a reason they are wild and not domesticated folks...leave them wild...if they loose their fear and start a problem they will be shot!!!! It's the way it goes.So after we convinced Mr. Cyote that we had no food we moved on our ride. It's going to be a beautiful but buggy spring. I saw a lot of snake holes as well. Have to take the good with the no so good. We had a great ride tho...the horses got into the groove, Lydia bless her heart, was hanging tough even tho there were a few spots I am sure made her a tad nervous. I keep forgetting what I am use to and call fun may be a little nerve racking for others.WE made it back to the trailer just a scosh before dark, loaded up and stoped at a nice little mexican restraunt. The have great Margaritas!!!!It was a great end to a great day!

I'm leaving St. Louis in a couple of hours to go to the national convention of the North American Trail Ride Conference, which sanctions the competitive trail rides I compete in. Can't wait to gather with trail riders from all across the nation! I'll post here about what I learn and do.

Back in 2001, I had a Marciante saddle made for my horse, Duke.  It's a great saddle, and he loved it.  Dukie died in 2007 after breaking his pelvis, and I bought Sammy.  This summer, I bought a Brenda Imus 4-Beat saddle for Sammy.  It's a gorgeous black endurance saddle with a wide tree, so comfortable for me, but Sammy hates it.  He gets jumpy, nervous, and bucky when I put it on him.  I've tried changing pads, moving the girth, moving the saddle forward, moving the saddle backward, changing the girth, etc., all to no avail.  He'd get really sore on his back, and he got white hairs behind his withers.

When I took him to Brushy Creek last weekend, I took both saddles.  Tim, the wrangler/trainer, checked them both out and said the Imus saddle was too wide for Sammy.  The Marciante saddle fits him better (it's the brown endurance saddle that's on him in the picture).  When I ride him in that saddle, he's the perfect gentleman.  But I've got this expensive black saddle that I can't use!

So, I emailed Brenda Imus, explained the situation, and asked if I could exchange the saddle.  She emailed me back promptly and told me to call National Bridle Shop, which handles the distribution of the saddles.  I did that, and they said to return the saddle and they would exchange it for a regular tree, even though I've had it six months.

So tomorrow I'll clean it really good, pack it up, and send it off.  I'm really impressed with the quality of service I'm getting from Brenda Imus and from National Bridle Shop!

Show-Me Back Country Horsemen planned a work day last Saturday (February 7, 2009) on the Ozark Trail, staged out of Brushy Creek Lodge (www.brushycreeklodge.com).  I learned about it rather late and made last-minute arrangements to take my horse, Sam, and work on the trail.  So, Friday I headed down, arriving at Brushy Creek at 5 p.m., only to learn that the work day was cancelled because of the ice!

Making lemonade out of lemons, I parked, got Sam set up, ate a wonderful dinner in the lodge, sat in their hot tub, took a shower in their gorgeous shower house, and fell blissfully asleep.

Saturday, after breakfast, I saddled up and headed out on the trails with Tim (one of the trainers at Valley Springs Foxtrotters) and a local guy named Bob.  We rode those beautiful trails for 4.5 hours.  Trails were icy in spots, but not dangerous.  Saw a bluebird!  Sammy was superb and came home hot and sweaty.

Tomorrow, when I get to my other computer, I'll post a photo of a hot and dirty Sam at the trailer after that ride!

 

 

I've been competing in competitive trail riding for, oh, about 9 years now.  I had to take 3 years off because my horse, Duke, broke his pelvis in January, 2005.  I tried for 2-1/2 years to get it to heal, but in the end I had to let him go.  In 2007, I bought Little Richard C.R., also a Missouri Foxtrotter, and we spent a year bonding and working together before attempting competitive trail riding.  Sam completed two CTRs in 2008, and we are looking forward to five or more CTRs in 2009.

Competitive trail riding (CTR) is a long-distance riding sport, but it isn't a race, like endurance riding.  As a matter of fact, the course is set to average only 3.5 to 5 mph for our entry-level class (for riders new to the sport, not necessarily inexperienced riders!).  We call that the Novice division.  Novices ride 30 to 40 miles over a weekend, riding on Saturday and Sunday.  Our advanced division, Open, will ride 50 to 60 miles over a weekend, averaging a slightly higher speed.  Horses must be 4 years old or more to compete in Novice, and 5 years old or more to compete in Open.  Riders must be at least 10 years old, and we have people in their late 70s competing!

At a typical ride, you would arrive on Friday afternoon, set up your camp, groom your horse, and present to the judges.  The veterinarian judge will examine your horse to make sure he's sound and fit for the ride, and will take baseline metabolics to compare against over the next two days.  The horsemanship judge, who judges the rider, will observe the check-in to make sure it is safe and will check to see your horse is clean, as a courtesy to the judges and to prevent chafes and sores under tack.  Friday evening, there will be a ride briefing and the trail master will hand out maps of the marked trail and go over the maps. 

Saturday morning, tack up (no special tack is required, except that you must use a saddle--use whatever you have that fits your horse) and time out with the timer.  The judges may observe you mount or ask you to trot your horse for the vet judge.  Then you're off down the trail!  Ride with friends, or ride management will offer you a mentor to ride with.  Then, you come upon the judges on the trail.  They will ask you to perform a task, such as place your horse's forefeet over a log and sidepass off, or back around a tree, or open and close a gate.  Or, they may watch you ride up a hill, cross a stream, negotiate a tricky patch of trail, walk through a brush pile.  These obstacles must be natural trail obstacles.  The horsemanship judge is checking your equitation (are you light and balanced in the saddle, light on the reins, helping your horse, cueing your horse appropriately), and the veterinarian judge is looking for the horse's willingness and ability to carry out the rider's instructions.

Further down the trail, you'll come to a pulse and respiration stop (P&R).  At the P&Rs, you stand in line with your horse, dismount, and are given a card.  Someone will take your horse's pulse and respiration.  Exactly 10 minutes later, the pulse and respiration will be taken again, to see if your horse can pulse down to criteria.  This is to keep your horse from being too stressed.  There are a minimum of two P&Rs each day.

After the P&R, you head on out to find the judges again.  The veterinarian judge will check your horse's metabolics (capillary refill, hydration, gut sounds, etc.) to make sure your horse is doing well and to compare against the baseline measurements taken when you checked in for the ride. 

Back in camp, after the day's ride, the veterinarian judge will come to your camp and check your horse again to make sure he isn't having any problems.  The horsemanship judge will look at your camp to make sure it's safe for the horse and that he has access to hay and water.  Another ride briefing on Saturday night, and you do it again on Sunday!

The purpose of CTR is to find the best horse-and-rider team on the trail that weekend.  It's not a speed or beauty contest, and any equine can enter.  Horses of all breeds succeed.  It's very social and doesn't carry the politics often found in the show ring.  Everyone is truly helpful and they want you to do well, be safe, and have fun.  Experienced competitors will offer help, equipment, food, and guidance to first-time competitors.

For more information, email me at ebraznell@aol.com, or visit the home page of the North American Trail Ride Conference at www.natrc.org.  There's a great video at the website that will give you an overview.  I'll be posting more about the sport, so check back often!

 

 

The Budweiser Clydesdales have been part of the Tournament of Roses Parade for 56 years.ST. LOUIS (Dec. 17, 2008) /PRNewswire/- The Budweiser Clydesdales, a Tournament of Roses Parade tradition for 56 years, are celebrating another milestone - 75 years as the symbol of Anheuser-Busch and an American icon. The Clydesdales will pull the "City of St. Louis" float, "Seventy-Five Years of Entertainment," in the 120th Rose Parade themed "Hats Off to Entertainment" on New Year's Day.

The Clydesdales became part of Anheuser-Busch in 1933, shortly after Prohibition ended for beer, when August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III presented a hitch to their father, August Busch Sr., to commemorate the first bottle of post-Prohibition beer brewed in St. Louis.

"The Rose Parade is especially significant for us this year as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Budweiser Clydesdales, which are beloved by millions in the United States and around the world," said Kathy Flanigan Busch O'Kane, co-producer of the "City of St. Louis" float. "The Clydesdales are not only part of the heritage of Anheuser-Busch, but they have also been part of the entertainment tradition of the parade for the past fifty-six years."

The "City of St. Louis" float, designed by Michelle Lofthouse of Phoenix Decorating Co., depicts the Budweiser Clydesdales' antique beer wagon and official home, the historic stable located at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis. Built in 1885, the stable is listed on the Registry of National Historic Landmarks and is a favorite stop for visitors on daily brewery tours.

The Clydesdales wagon is depicted using fine cut red strawflower with black seaweed "wheels" of fine ground rice and kidney beans. The front and rear arches of the stable are decorated with fine cut red statice and feature "stained glass" windows of purple, hot pink, light green and yellow gladiolus petals. The sculpted horses accenting the front arch are covered with fine crushed walnut shell, bronze strawflower, ground onion seed and powdered rice. The base of the float is highlighted with roses, daisies, carnations and irises in bright yellow, white, lavender, blue and orange.

"The introduction of the Budweiser Clydesdales in 1933 symbolized a national return to optimism," said Karen Flanigan Busch Buhl, co-producer of the "City of St. Louis" float. "Today, the Clydesdales still captivate crowds from coast to coast as a vision of majesty, teamwork and above all, quality."

The float also celebrates the anniversary of another St. Louis institution and National Historic Landmark, the Missouri Botanical Garden. The Garden is the oldest of its kind in the United States and will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2009. The float features the façade of the Garden's Linnean House, which was built in 1882 and is the oldest continuously operating public greenhouse west of the Mississippi River. The float also depicts the Garden's popular giant water lilies and "fountain" featuring water created with light and dark irises and lavender statice. Garden founder Henry Shaw is also depicted on the float feeding an apple to a young Clydesdale.

"This year's float offers a historic look at St. Louis through two of its icons, the Budweiser Clydesdales and the Missouri Botanical Garden," Lofthouse said. "It combines the best of decorating opportunities in both dry and fresh flowers while depicting a piece of American history for all to appreciate."

Special guests riding the float this year are Missouri Botanical Garden President Dr. Peter Raven and his wife, Pat. For three decades, Raven has headed the Garden and is credited for turning the institution into a world-class center for botanical research and education and horticultural display.

Karen Flanigan Busch Buhl and Kathy Flanigan Busch O'Kane, granddaughters of the late August A. Busch Jr., St. Louis businessman and philanthropist, have co-produced the "City of St. Louis" float for more than a decade. They follow in the footsteps of their mother, Carlota "Lotsie" Busch Webster, who introduced the float and Clydesdales to the parade in 1953.

During the past 56 years, the "City of St. Louis" float has captured 25 awards in the Rose Parade, including 14 National and three Queen's awards. Most recently, the "City of St. Louis" won the 2005 Judges' Special Award for "outstanding showmanship and dramatic impact" for its "Harvest Celebration" float.

Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 48.5 percent share of U.S. beer sales. The company brews the world's largest-selling beers, Budweiser and Bud Light. Anheuser-Busch also owns a 50 percent share in Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer, and a 27 percent share in China brewer Tsingtao, whose namesake beer brand is the country's best-selling premium beer. Anheuser-Busch ranked No. 1 among beverage companies in FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired U.S. and Global Companies lists in 2008. Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest theme park operators in the United States, is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and one of the world's largest recyclers of aluminum cans. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

From national television commercials to greeting cards to hometown celebrations, the Budweiser Clydesdales have become a tradition during the holiday season.

The Budweiser Dalmatian, a Clydesdale's best friend, has traveled with the hitch since the 1950s.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES ADVERTISING

• Advertisements featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales are some of the most popular commercials in the history of television. The first commercials featuring the world-famous eight horse hitch aired in 1956. These ads introduced the Clydesdales as the symbol of Budweiser and showed the hitch parading across an open field.

• In the late 1970s, the Budweiser anthem, "Here Comes the King" was used for the first time in a commercial featuring the Clydesdale hitch at Grant's Farm, the ancestral home of the Busch family in St. Louis. This song is still played at Clydesdales appearances today.

• The first Clydesdales holiday commercial aired in 1976, depicting the Merrimack, N.H.-based hitch returning home for the holidays on a snowy evening. The ad was updated in 1986, converted to high definition for 2008 and features the picturesque community of Woodstock, Vermont. Over the years, this commercial has become a holiday classic.

• Anheuser-Busch's Super Bowl ads are perennial favorites and have dominated the various post-Super Bowl consumer and media polls for much of the past decade.

• The Budweiser Clydesdales have been featured in 12 Super Bowl ads (1986, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008). These ads have consistently ranked as consumer favorites according to Anheuser-Busch research and various news media surveys.

o Three ads to date have ranked number one on USA TODAY's "Ad Meter," generally regarded as the top Super Bowl advertising consumer poll.

In 1999, "Separated at Birth" told the story of two Dalmatian puppies who part ways when they're young and then cross paths later in life. The fire truck Dalmatian looks longingly at his brother, who has the greatest job a dog could have - Budweiser Clydesdales mascot.

Budweiser's "Clydesdale Replay" ad in 2003 featured the Clydesdales playing football in the snow. This was the second Super Bowl ad in a series of three football themed ads that began in 1996. The ads are significant as the first to use the horses as actors instead of showing them only as part of the hitch.

Last year, Budweiser's "Clydesdales Team" ad featured the Budweiser Dalmatian training previously rejected Hank the Clydesdale to be part of the world-famous hitch.FACTS ABOUT THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES

The Clydesdale Breed
In the 19th century, farmers along the banks of the River Clyde in Lanarkshire, Scotland, bred the Great Flemish Horse, the forerunner of the Clydesdale. These first draft horses pulled loads of more than 1 ton at a walking speed of five miles per hour. Soon their reputation spread beyond the Scottish borders.

In the mid-1800s, Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to the United States where the draft horses resumed their existence on farms. Today, the Clydesdales are used primarily for breeding and show.

The Budweiser Clydesdales
This year, the Budweiser Clydesdales are celebrating 75 years as the symbol of Anheuser-Busch. It was in 1933, shortly after the signing of the Cullen-Harrison Act - effectively ending national Prohibition for beer - when the Budweiser Clydesdales became a part of Anheuser-Busch. August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III decided to present a hitch of the mighty horses to their father to commemorate the first bottle of post-Prohibition beer brewed in St. Louis. Mr. Busch told his father that he had bought a new car and asked him to step outside and take a look at the new vehicle. But instead of a Model "T," Mr. Busch's father gazed upon a Clydesdale hitch pulling a red, white and gold beer wagon. The Budweiser Clydesdales were formally introduced to the nation on April 7, 1933 in St. Louis.

Realizing the advertising and promotional potential of a horse-drawn beer wagon, the company had a second team sent by rail to New York City, where it picked up a case of Budweiser beer at New Jersey's Newark Airport. The beer was later presented to Al Smith, former governor of New York and an instrumental force in the repeal of Prohibition. From there, the Clydesdales continued on a tour of New England and the Middle Atlantic States. The hitch even delivered a case of beer to President Franklin D. Roosevelt at The White House.

Hitch Requirements
To qualify for one of the six hitches (five traveling and one stationary), a Budweiser Clydesdale must be a gelding at least four years of age. He must stand 72 inches, or 6 feet, at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds, be bay in color, have four white stocking feet, a blaze of white on the face and a black mane and tail.

Feed
Each hitch horse will consume as much as 20 to 25 quarts of whole grains, minerals and vitamins, 50 to 60 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.

Hitch Locations
Five traveling Budweiser Clydesdale hitches are based in St. Louis, Mo.; Menifee, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Merrimack, N.H.; and San Antonio, Texas. The Budweiser Clydesdales can be viewed at the Anheuser Busch breweries in St. Louis, Merrimack and Ft. Collins, Colo.

The Clydesdales also may be viewed at Grant's Farm in St. Louis and at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., and Tampa, Fla., and at the SeaWorld theme parks in Orlando, Fla.; San Diego, Calif.; and San Antonio, Texas.

 

Stables
The official home of the Budweiser Clydesdales is an ornate brick and stained-glass stable built in 1885 on the historic 100-acre Anheuser-Busch brewery complex in St. Louis. The building is one of three located on the brewery grounds that are registered as historic landmarks by the federal government.

Handlers
Expert grooms travel on the road with the hitch. They are on the road at least 10 months every year. When necessary, one handler has night duty to provide round-the-clock care for the horses, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Transport
Ten horses, the famous red, white and gold beer wagon and other essential equipment are transported in three 50-foot tractor-trailers. Cameras in the trailers (with monitors in the cabs) enable the drivers to keep a watchful eye on their precious cargo during transport. The team stops each night at local stables so the "gentle giants" can rest. Air cushion suspension and thick rubber flooring in the trailers ease the rigors of traveling.

Drivers
Driving the 12 tons of wagon and horses requires quite a bit of strength and skill. The 40 pounds of reins the driver holds, plus the tension of the reins, equals 75 pounds. All hitch drivers are put through a rigorous training period before they are given the reins.

Harness
Each harness and collar weighs approximately 130 pounds. The harness is handcrafted from brass and leather. Pure linen thread is used for the stitching. The harness is made to fit any horse, but the collars come in different sizes and must be individually fitted like a suit of clothes.

Names
Duke, Captain, Mark and Bud are just a few of the names given to the Budweiser Clydesdales. Names are kept short to make it easier for the driver to give commands to the horses during a performance.

Horseshoes
Clydesdale horseshoes measure more than 20 inches from end to end and weigh about 5 pounds - more than twice as long and five times as heavy as the shoe worn by a riding horse. A horse's hoof is made of a nerveless, horn-like substance similar to the human fingernail, so being fitted for shoes affects the animal no more than a manicure affects people.

Wagon
Turn-of-the-century beer wagons have been meticulously restored and are kept in excellent repair. The wagons are equipped with two braking systems: a hydraulic pedal device that slows the vehicle for turns and descents down hills, and a hand brake that locks the rear wheels when the wagon is at a halt.

Dalmatians
Dalmatians have traveled with the Clydesdale hitch since the 1950s. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries. The black-and-white spotted dogs were swift enough to keep up with the wagons, and their light-colored bodies and markings made them easier to see during the twilight hours. Today, the Dalmatians are perched atop the wagon, seated next to the driver any time the Budweiser Clydesdales make an appearance, including the Rose Parade, the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics.

Well enjoy this I know I did !!!

 

Animal Oddities
Summer Breeze just became a world champion. She may not gallop the fastest or jump the highest, but Guinness World Records says her impressive 12-foot-6-inch tail is the longest in the world. Owned by Crystal Socha of Augusta, Kan., Summer also has a long, flowing mane.

So what u think about this tail lol?

 

Right now i have  1 morgan mare ,1 hackney pony ,1 poa /quarter mare,1 mft black mare ,1 aqha foundation line back red dun stallion,1 black and white apha colt, 7 apha mares/fillies which consist of 2 black and whites, one is a framed overo and one is a tobiano 2 red roan sabino framed overo's ,1 sorrel framed overo , 1 bay framed overo and 1 black bs filly, i also have 1 Grullo aqha mare that is granddaughter to Jackie Bee and my black riding mare that is aqha and is a granddaughter to Impressive and tested N/N for hypp. I also put up pictures of some of my horses in the photo section.

Here is my website link http://www.freewebs.com/scspainthorses/

Sonja

Feed me, give me water, and care for me, and when the day's

work is done, give me shelter, a clean bed and a wide stall.

Talk to me. Your voice often substitutes for the reins for me.

Be good to me and I will serve you cheerfully and love you.

Don't jerk the reins and don't raise the whip.

Don't beat or kick me when I don't understand you,

but rather give me time to understand you.

Don't consider it disobedience if I don't follow your commands.

Perhaps there is a problem with my saddle and bridle or hooves.

Check my teeth if I don't eat, maybe I have a toothache.

You know how that hurts.

Don't halter me too short and don't dock my tail...

it's my only weapon against flies and mosquitoes.

And at the end, dear master, when I am no longer any use to you,

don't let me go hungry or freeze and don't sell me.

Don't give me a master who slowly tortures me to death and lets me starve,

but rather be merciful and take care of me,

by letting me run and enjoy a warm pasture.

Let me request this of you and please don't regard it as disrespectful

if I ask it in the name of Him who was born in a stable like me.

Amen

HORSES ARE LIKE POTATO CHIPS --

 

YA JUST CAN'T HAVE ONE        

 

;-)

 

JUST WNATED TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY

 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

 

MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED LOVE, SWEETS AND

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

 

FROM ALL OF US AND

 

AUTUMN CREEK FARM

SKIP, SUE N HOLLY

TO ALL MY FRIENDS AT ROCKING G RIDING CLUB

 

MAY YOUR HORSE NEVER STUMBLE

YOUR HEART NEVER ACHE

YOUR TUMMY NEVER GRUMBLE

YOUR CINCH NEVER BREAK

AND MAY ALL YOUR TRAIL RIDES BE BLESSED..........

 

HAPPY TRAIL

Hi All, Have the best darn ever Valentine's Day

First and foremost   today's Happy thought

only 1 more month till spring    yea.....

and I don't give a dam what the ground hog says....

I am so ready to ride.....

 

I am excited about the coming year

plan to try again to breed my Pinto/Arabian mare to the mule

 

got a call from a friend in early Jan.  friend who has a full sister to my

pinto/arab mare Sassy.   Needed to find her Becca a home....

really couldn't afford another mouth to feed, but couldn't let her fall in

the wrong hands.....    so....

 

you guess it we have a new family member

7 yr old Pinto Arabian mare Lady Rebica

as soon as a can get the crap off her which as bad as it is

won't be till a good warm day

and to top it off --- she is suppose to be in the family way

so I get a baby this year anyway    - I so have a  big smile on the face right now......

 

I do have some baby pictures that I am posting to my album

stop by and take a look

 

well as always I am feeling a need --- feeling a need to go nuzzel

a muzzel

 

take care n god bless all

Hi all, I am still working on our site.  I didn't realize it was going to take me so long.  It will be another week or so before I have things working correctly.  Please be patient, it seems construction takes more time than I thought for sure . . . lol.  It will get there some day . . . lol.  You all have a super day now and thanks, Claudia [Skeeter]

Well I am still around and waiting for winter to be done with!

My little mare is going to be having her foal mid May and I am looking forward to seeing 

what color this critters going to be...hehe ya never know with an appy!

Flowers been riding alot this winter, keeping everybody fed and clean including myself...hehe

I'm gonna owe that woman a vacation when I get back on my feet, she's a hard worker.

Well I am still around and waiting for winter to be done with!

My little mare is going to be having her foal mid May and I am looking forward to seeing 

what color this critters going to be...hehe ya never know with an appy!

Flowers been riding alot this winter, keeping everybody fed and clean including myself...hehe

I'm gonna owe that woman a vacation when I get back on my feet, she's a hard worker.

Operation: Noah’s Ark

His real name is Montenapoleone – named after the most expensive and elegant district of Milan, Italy - the most important street in fashion. When we met, he was called Pepper. A 15.2 hand grey Thoroughbred gelding, he was born on the Haras Santa Maria de Araras in Ocala, FL. His pedigree is one of greatness – his dam by Alydar, and great grand-sire, Seattle Slew. He won almost $200,000 in 4 years of racing –ending up in New England. Skinny under a winter coat, Pepper seemed to be fairly old. Arthritis and previous injuries have permanently fused both front fetlocks. He’s kind, gentle curious and surprisingly resilient. How did a relatively successful horse, who seemed destined for greatness, end up in a pathetic circumstance which came to a head on December 10, 2009? That’s a story only he can tell and he’s not talking.

Horse Play is a non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary located in Saunderstown, RI. On December 10, 2009 we were going about our business of caring for the 22 horses in residence, when we received a call from Dr. E J Finocchio, President of the RISPCA. He asked for our assistance in rehoming a couple of horses in an endeavor dubbed “Operation: Noah’s Ark”. Although we were pretty maxed out space-wise, we agreed. “Operation: Noah’s Ark” was the rescue of some 136 animals – cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, a llama, 15 equines and other assorted animals that had been surrendered to the RISPCA from Bonniedale Farm in Glocester, R.I. The former owner of Bonniedale had been operating a private sanctuary of sorts and had fallen into dire financial difficulties which culminated in his eviction – leaving all the animals in the care of the bank which had taken over the property. The RISPCA was called in to clean up the mess - a huge undertaking by a small agency in a small state. So when all the animals were signed over to the RISPCA and Doc called, we rallied our troops (a couple of volunteers with trucks and trailers) and headed up to Glocester.

I wasn’t prepared for the scene on my arrival. The place had definitely fallen on some hard times. Dr. Finocchio, Dr. Scott Marshall (the Rhode Island state vet), the Glocester ACO and Joe Warzycha of the RISPCA were on hand as well as numerous other volunteers and prospective adoptees. Doc greeted me and we went to the barn to see the 2 horses Horse Play would be adopting. Wading through the piles of garbage in the “office” and down the barn aisle, there were pet carriers, some with cats, others with chickens waiting to go to their new homes. Several horses watched as we made our way down to the last stall on the left. In the back stood Thunderbolt, an old-timer, probably about 30, his graying face looked very sad. Doc said he wanted us to take him as his chances of being adopted were slim-to-none even though he seemed to be in pretty good shape. I agreed then we went back up the aisle a few stalls where a handsome bay gelding was watching the goings-on. His name was Leo. Doc asked us to take him too as even though he is in good health, he is blind in his left eye. In his mid-teens and with visual impairment his adoption chances were also limited. So that settled that, and while Dr. Marshall gave the rabies vaccines and drew the Coggins, I signed the adoption papers for Thunderbolt and Leo. Shortly after, they eagerly loaded on board our Ark and were on their way to Horse Play.

But it wasn’t over yet. The following day, December 11 was very cold and windy. Myself and my 2 intrepid volunteers, went back up to Bonniedale in the morning to help wrangle goats, ponies and pigs and offer assistance where necessary as the RISPCA had only a few hours to remove all of the animals. Leading a very strong and reluctant hinny over a semi-frozen driveway and chasing little goats with really big horns through foot-deep muck and swill will warm one up quickly. By early afternoon, it seemed as though all the animals were spoken for, except for one - the gray Thoroughbred gelding called Pepper. Doc approached me and asked if there was any way possible for Horse Play to take this horse, also saying that the RISPCA would help with his care. Doc knew this horse several years ago and had an idea about his past, touching a big soft spot in his heart. I knew we really didn’t physically have the room at the moment but I asked one of our volunteers, Donna, if she could foster him for us for a short while until we re-arranged some turnout and paddocks. Luckily, she agreed and after the obligatory paperwork was signed, Pepper, the last animal left on the farm, climbed aboard the Ark.

I really had no idea who this horse Pepper was, but my curiosity got the better of me so once back at Horse Play, I traced his tattoo. I was stunned to discover he was only 10 years old. What an indomitable spirit. He is still at Donna’s putting on some weight hanging out with her 2 mares. He will be moving to Horse Play in mid-January and reunited with Thunderbolt and Leo. Those two are doing very well and have made friends with their new herd, which include another old-timer (30 yr old former polo pony), a 16 year old Saddlebred and a two-year old Shetland/Arab/Quarterhorse. Both are sound and Leo is ridable. He will be out cruising on the trails soon. Thunderbolt is taking turns as baby-sitter and really enjoys his 3 hot meals and unlimited hay. When Pepper comes, they will all become re-acquainted. He appears to be fairly comfortable despite the arthritis. His condition is closely monitored and it is our hope to involve him in our developing Horses and Heroes program for veterans. Although he can longer be ridden, he has more than earned the right to be cared for and loved. He will join Aidan, Red, Rasa, Ginger, and Luna – all Thoroughbreds who ran for money and were almost forgotten. Even though he can no longer run, he has a place to rest and be comfortable. 

Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers and depends on public donations for support. We offer riding lessons, horse training, barefoot trimming, summer camp and other programs which are tax-deductible donations. We have several horses available for adoption. We offer free workshops and clinics as well as memberships and a “sponsor a horse” program and have a used and consignment tack shop. For additional info, please visit our website at www.hptrc.org or contact us at (401)294-3565 or by email at horseplayri@msn.com. All life is sacred here. The RISPCA is also a non-profit organization. They, too, depend on the public for support. They have many wonderful pets available for adoption and offer numerous programs for pet owners. Visit their website at www.rispca.com or call (401)438-8150.

Deidre F Sharp, President & Founder
Horse Play
Website: www.hptrc.org  Email: horseplayri@msn.com
143 Gilbert Stuart Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874

Snow......ugh 

I look out my window and what do I see?....... Snow... ugh 

I go down to the barn and what do I see?......  Snow n more Snow......ugh 

I go look out the back of the barn and what do I see? ..... 

A winter wonderland.... the most beautiful of all  scenes.....  

Snow covered ponies playing, rolling, kicking up heels n running

what a wonderful site to see... 

So I guess I need to remember...... there is always something beautiful in everything you see.....

even Snow.....     

HI everyone,

Sorry about the date confusion on last night's list...just blame it on the kick I got yesterday. lol  I worked on the website today, but am having trouble getting stuff uploaded...possibly the weather that is coming in (it is supposed to get nasty tomorrow and Thursday, but we are already starting to get some snow flurries.).  I will fight with it again later if I can.  I am also trying to get back on to the schedule I was on before the holidays, so bare with me if I am a little off at first.  :o)

Here is tonight's list:
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Horses in Need:

Maryland:

1.  Fwd: Pony Free - needs owner who is up for a challenge

Posted by: "May S." mayleen@gmail.com   funchy_crunchy

Mon Jan 4, 2010 7:04 pm (PST)
I am just passing this along, in hopes the pony finds a home. Please
contact the person directly -- I have not seen this horse so I cannot help
you.
Best wishes,
May
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sarah <sarah@kwlandscaping.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Subject: Pony Free - needs owner who is up for a challenge
Just wanted to send a quick note to say that I went out and saw this pony
on Friday morning. I am not able to take him in right now as he will need a
lot of dedicated time to turn some bad habits around.
However, this pony is YOUNG – he has at minimum half of his life ahead of
him. And as bad as they can be is also as good as they can be.
When this pony was good – he won all his classes.
He needs a knowledgeable person who can put FAIR boundaries in place, be
strong and be fair. With this, I know he could turn around and be fabulous.
Did not see any aggression when I worked w/him, he was very reasonable –
however boundaries were put in place by me. He did try to nip a few times
but nothing horrible.
I did interact/work with him for about 20 min or so and he was very
responsive in that time frame to the things I was asking him to do.
Being a Welsh/TB – he is very smart and knows when the human doesn’t have
good ideas. If you can get him on your side, he will be awesome.
If anyone is looking for a project and is very knowledgeable and would like
a challenge, this pony would be for you
He is a LARGE pony so a small adult could ride him – he is a Welsh/TB cross
and is in fairly decent shape considering nothing has been done w/him for
1-1.5 yrs.
His time is VERY limited for euthanasia so if anyone is interested in a
project, this is a good one!
Contact mlind622@hotmail.com (mlind622 @ hotmail.com) if interested – she is the owner
*Sarah Wengernuk*
*...mom, business owner, photographer, equestrian, riding teacher...horse
lover!*
*ask me about herbs from the Amazon Rainforest for humans & animals*
*http://www.herbs4horses.amazonherb.net/*
This is a resend to try and place this pony.
12+ year old 14.1hh white pony named "Taz". This fella's owner is seeking a
new permanent home for him as she is unable to afford him any longer.
He is trained for the hunter and dressage ring as well as
jumping courses; His owner showed him successfully over 2'6" courses.
Taz does come with a challenging personality as his ground manners are not
the best. He has been known to bite and should only be handled by a very
experienced person. His owner is looking at all her options to include
placement and euthanasia - nothing has been decided, but being there is a
huge challenge in finding him a suitable home - his options are limited.
He is located in Hughesville, MD. Anyone interested can contact me for more
information or to speak with the owner.
Photo was taken a couple years ago. He is whiter and heavier now as he is
living the retiree life.
VR, Beth
"Actions speak louder than words; they, at least, speak the truth."
--
May Snyder
The Equihab Foundation
(443) 466 - 4087
111 S Main Street, North East, MD 21901
For more information & regular updates, visit: http://www.equihab.com

 

New Jersey:

1.  Fwd: Urgent!! QH gelding at NJ riding stable needs new home by 1/9/1

Posted by: "May S." mayleen@gmail.com   funchy_crunchy

Mon Jan 4, 2010 8:18 am (PST)
I am just passing this along. Please contact the person listed at bottom,
if you have any questions.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 10:01:48 EST
Subject: Urgent!! QH gelding at NJ riding stable needs new home by
1/9/10-sound/healthy
This is Rattler - a mid teens QH gelding, sound & healthy.
He has been caught in the middle of a neglect situation in NJ through no
fault of his own - & needs anew home, either temporary or permanent, by
1/9/10.
We have not been given much time to help this boy & are asking for help.
The folks at the riding stable have been afraid of him due to some
spookiness & trust issues, so have not spent much time with him.
He was evaluated by a reputable trainer in the area who was kind enough to
spend some time with him to see if he is salvageable.
He has found him to have a good mind & in only an hour of working with him
noticed much improvement. He definitely has potential & just needs a chance
at a good life.
Per the court order in the case if he is not off the property by 1/9/10 he
will be euthanized.
We know that is not the worst thing that could happen, & will be done
humanely, but isn't there someone out there willing to take a chance on this
handsome boy??
At this pint we just need a temporary spot for him with someone experienced
enough to deal with his issues; the trainer has offered to work with him if
he can be placed within 30 minutes of him. I do not have his exact
location, but believe he is somewhere in the NW NJ area, & can get that info
if anyone is interested.
Please cross-post to anyone & everyone who may be able to help.
Susankelly Thompson at Mylestone Equine Rescue in NJ is working frantically
to help this boy before it's too late - I can put you in touch with her, or
you can contact her directly at mer@mylestone.org (mer @ mylestone.org) or 908-995-4539 or
908-995-9300
Additional pic attached.
Thanks so much,
Susan Churico
610-488-1215
484-269-8150
*"The greatness of a Nation, & its moral progress..........can be judged by
the way it treats its animals".........Ghandi<http://www.everyfiveminutes.org/>
*
*"May the equine spirit be the wind beneath our wings - until slaughter is
ended forever"
John Holland*
--
May Snyder
The Equihab Foundation
(443) 466 - 4087
111 S Main Street, North East, MD 21901
For more information & regular updates, visit: http://www.equihab.com

2.  http://cnj.craigslist.org/grd/1533126590.html

Free 11yr. bay mare pony club (Clinton Towwnship NJ)

Date: 2010-01-01, 4:58PM EST
Reply to: sale-32yau-1533126590@craigslist.org

15 h bay mare sound perfect PC or lower level jumper. Totally honest. Not for beginner. Very nice horse just need the stall !!

Location: Clinton Towwnship NJ

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 1533126590

 

Ohio:

1.  http://tuscarawas.craigslist.org/grd/1537675092.html

Will trade Tenn. Walker for boer goats (Tuscarawas County)

Date: 2010-01-04, 8:50PM EST
Reply to: sale-pms8e-1537675092@craigslist.org

I would like to trade our 16 yr. old Tenn. Walker (female) for some boer goats. I would prefer to have little ones but will take adult does. If you are interested in the horse but do not have any goats, no problem just make me an offer. You can e-mail me or call 740-492-1217 Thanks

Location: Tuscarawas County

It's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 1537675092

 

Virginia:

1.  http://virginiaequestrian.com/main.cfm?action=classifieds&sub=view&ID=51008

Free QH Mare - Companion Only!
Date Added: 1/4/2010
Posted By: Tanya Ross
11520 Parkgate Drive   
Nokesville, VA   20181
Email Address: rosstrees@comcast.net (rosstrees @ comcast.net)
Phone: 703-929-5881
"Brie" is a 8 year old palomino mare that is showing early signs of navicular. I have not had her x rayed yet. She would be great for kids to ride around on at a walk. She is very boom proof and a very sweet horse.

 

Horses For Adoption:

Due to the large numbers of horses on recent lists, please see the horses for adoption at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/hfa.htm (remove spaces).

Please also check our horses we are helping page at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/HWAH.htm (remove spaces).

 

Fundraisers:

1.  The Chey/Annie Project is ongoing until we can get slings put into every rescue! You can find information on how to help at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/chey.htm (remove spaces). Please check out our knit flower fundraiser! Congrats to Horse Harbor Foundation, Inc at Harmony Farms in WA! Their local girl scout troops raised the funds to help them get the sling!   

 

Updates:

1.  Baby Ray & Baby Legacy

Posted by: "bhfer" bhfer@earthlink.net   horsn4fun

Mon Jan 4, 2010 3:26 pm (PST)
As winter has descended full force upon us, we are asking for your kind assistance once again. Baby Ray and Sunshine are desperately in need of an adequate size paddock and run in shelter which will allow them to be warm and comfortable during the extremely cold weather which we are currently experiencing. Baby Ray and Sunshine currently remain outdoors at night alongside the barn which offers them a wind break from the raging North winds. This area, however, does not provide them overhead protection from the rain or sun.
The area beneath the front of the barn - a wash rack and a grooming area provides Baby Ray and Sunshine protection from the rain.
This area, however, offers absolutely no shelter from the North winds.
Baby Legacy is doing well and once his banded hernia is healed he will be ready to move out of the barn during the day. He is getting bigger and feeling better - but his baby play antics place humans at risk. Legacy has recently learned that he has incredibly long legs which he now puts to the test as frequently as possible! Since Baby Ray and Baby Legacy have been placed together more frequently to play in the small paddock behind the barn, we now feel that they are ready to live together with Sunshine. Unfortunately this paddock behind the barn is far too small for the three horses and does not provide them with much
needed shelter - they would all truly benefit from a larger paddock with a cozy shelter. Also, once Haley has her baby, the barn area simply will not be safe for Baby Ray, Sunshine, Legacy and Haley and her baby.
We need to install 300' of no climb fencing (with top board) which would create an est. 200' x 120' paddock coupled with two 12' gates. Although there is a new oak tree in this area, Baby Legacy, Baby Ray and Sunshine would still need a 12' x 16' three sided run in shelter to protect them from the dangerously cold winds and unusually cold temperatures in the teens which we are presently experiencing. We are estimating that the entire cost of this project would be approximately $5,000 ($3,800 for the shelter and $1,200 for the fencing).
We will be holding various fundraisers to assist with this project and as soon as the first $1,200 is raised, the fence and gates will be installed together with a water line. Once the remaining funds are raised the shelter will be built. We will have a thermometer on the website that will be updated daily to reflect progress.
We have our first item of many to be listed now offered on EBay. It's a beautiful bronze sculpture of a mare and foal that comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Genesis Studios. The item will be available for bidding at 8 pm this evening – many thanks to Tailwinds Farm for donating this item. Here is a link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280447057038&ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&item=280447057038&ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT
Won't you please help us provide Precious Baby Ray, Baby Legacy, and Sunshine with a warm and comfortable shelter and a larger area in which to play? Our current paddocks containing three board and electric fencing are simply not safe enough for Baby Ray and he can't be turned out with other horses. We're still praying for a miracle of sight for him and I believe.
Thank you all for your continuing love and support of Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue - wishing you all a Blessed New Year!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.beautysequinerescue.org

 

Wild Horse Info:
1.  ROUND UP INFO (Boston Friday the 8th ) and Contact Info for email/fa

Posted by: "NewEnglandEquineRescues-owner@yahoogroups" NewEnglandEquineRescues-owner@yahoogroups.com

Tue Jan 5, 2010 11:02 am (PST)
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> The following people should be contacted to stop the mismanagement of
America's wild horses
Call the switchboard at 202-224-3121
Contact your Representative:
•The Honorable [name]
House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
www.House.gov
Contact your Senators:
•The Honorable [name]
US Senate
Washington DC 20510
www.Senate.gov
President Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington DC, 20500
Please include e-mail address for responses
Comments 202-456-1111, Switchboard 202-456-1414, Fax:202-456-2461
http://www.whitehouse.gov/CONTACT/
Secretary Ken Salazar
Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington DC 20240
Phone: 202-208-3100
E-Mail: feedback@ios.doi.gov
RALLY in BOSTON on Friday the 8th... more info coming...
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2.  Subject: [NewEnglandEquineRe scues] Protest against Wild Horse & Burro Roundups in Boston, MA this Friday, 8 January, 10-3
Event Location:   Boston, Massachusetts
Event Date & Time:   Friday, 8 January, 2010 from 10.00 to 3.00
Event Venue:   Massachusetts State House, on the front stairs
Event Address:   Beacon Street at Park Street
Event Description:  Regional Protest of the Wild Horse & Burro Roundups
Event Organizer: Carol Poole, wild horse & burro advocate  
It's going to be cold so bundle up warmly! We have been asked NOT to bring signs with sticks; simple posterboard signs will have to do. If you have any questions. please contact  Carol Poole at mustangalley@hotmail.com (mustangalley @ hotmail.com)
See you in Boston!
Jo Bunny
let the beauty
of what you love
be what you do.
~rumi

 

Available Hay:
1.  See the list of available hay at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Availablehay.htm (remove spaces).

 

Horses wanted:
1.  See the list of horses wanted at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horses_Wanted.htm (remove spaces). 

2.  Someone sent me the link to your site, and wow, I am just amazed at what wonderful site you have created, and all the help it is giving!!!!

I am located in NY State, and am looking to adopt a Dwarf Mini.  I already own a mini, and I know the care that is necessary for a Dwarf, but I am willing to provide any thing it would need to give it the best quality of life for its entire life!  Including dental work and special shoes.

I would be willing to drive, so the New England area would be fine as well, or I would be willing to transport from farther.

I am a Kindergarten Teacher and a Humane Educator, and the Dwarf would be used to teach about responsibility and care, but foremost it will be a family member.

My contact info is

pumpkinpatchbunsandchins @ yahoo.com (remove spaces).   845 532 1899  

3.  Pony wanted

Posted by: "Cathy Peters" browncowsmoo@hotmail.com   browncowsmoo @ hotmail.com

Mon Jan 4, 2010 6:26 pm (PST)
Hi Everyone,
I have just joined this list and myself and my family would like to adopt/foster a pony that would be safe with kids aged 2 and 5 (with adult supervision of course). I have had horses all my life and when I was younger we rescued a pony that was blind in 1 eye that we got when I was 5 and a pulling pony when I was 8 that loved kids and hated guns and men. I rember them and the time I spent with them fondly and would like to have my children enjoy the same thing. We loved them until we lost them and we would do the same with any pony that came into our family. Currently we have 2 suffolk punch and they are just too big for the kids and hope we can offer a good home to a needy pony or 2 like my mother did when I was growing up. If anyone has any leads let me know.'
Cathy in Vermont

Websites for free horse listings:
1.  www. donatemyhorse. com (remove spaces).
2.  Please also remember that Equine.com also has a free horse section!

Horse Auctions:
1.  Please see the full list on our auctions page: http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horse_Auctions.htm (remove spaces).  

2.  Address:  Mt Hope Auction Inc.
P.O. Box 82
8076 St Rt 241
Mt. Hope, OH 44660

Phone:   330-674-6188

Horse Sale

1/9/10 7:30 am

General sale description

Horse Sales are held the second Saturday of every month. Each sale consists roughly of 50 -100 Draft Horses and 300-400 Standardbreds, Ponies, and Riding Horses
Auctioneers: Dean Beachy & Jake Schlabach

At the January 9th sale

Drafts begin at 7:30 AM followed by Standardbreds

6 Jan 2010 10:00am Livestock Sale

8 Jan 2010 6:00pm Tack Sale

9 Jan 2010 7:30am Horse Sale

1 Feb 2010 7:00am Deadline for Horse Consignments

9 Mar 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Carriage & Tack Sale

10 Mar 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

11 Mar 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

12 Mar 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

13 Mar 2010 7:30am Horse Sale

19 Mar 2010 2:00pm Tack Sale

20 Mar 2010 9:00am Mid Ohio Registered Haflinger Sale

24 Mar 2010 3:00pm Livestock Sale

1 May 2010 9:00am Dutch Harness, Crossbred Sale

11 Jun 2010 8:00am Summer Carriage & Draft Horse Sale

12 Jun 2010 7:30am Horse Sale

5 Oct 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Carriage & Tack Sale

6 Oct 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

7 Oct 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

8 Oct 2010 8:00am Mid Ohio Draft Horse Sale

9 Oct 2010 7:30am Horse Sale

WELL ALL  BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT IS NOW 2010

 

WHERE DID 2009 GO SO FAST

 

NEVER  ENOUGH RIDING GETS DONE, IT ALWASYS SEEMS TO LET OTHERS LIVES GET IN THE WAY

 

BUT LET US ALL BE THANKFUL THAT WE HAVE THESE WONDERFUL FRIENDS, HORSES N MULES IN OUR LIVES

THAT WE CAN COMPLAIN THAT WE DONT GET ENOUGH RIDING TIME IN

 

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT THEM

FOR IF THERE ARE NO HORSES IN HEAVEN - THEN I  FOR ONE AM NEVER GOING.......

 

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY SAFE HEALTHY NEW YEAR

After 4 long months and constant care and alot of prayers and love Star is finally looking great and has her health backI am so happy and I thank the lord I was able to help this sweet little mare out. It was alot of work and dedication but it was worth it all!

She truely is a beautiful animal!

SPRING IS ONLY  ------  3 MONTHS AWAY 

 

YEA..... CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FUN AND TRAIL RIDING TO BEGIN

SADDLY HAVE BE HEARING ABOUT TO MANY HOME AND BARN FIRES

AT LEAST 65 HORSES THAT I KNOW OF  - HAVE PARISHED AND SEVERAL CHILDREN AS WELL AS ADULTS

 

PLEASE ... PLEASE  EVERYONE DO A SAFETY CHECK ON YOUR HOME AND BARNS

 

LETS HAVE A SAFE HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

BE CAREFUL - BE SAFE - GOD BLESS US EVERYONE

FROM OUR FARM TO YOURS

FROM CRITTER TO CRITTER

WISHING EVERYONE AND EVERY CRITTER

A VERY MERRY HOLIDAY SEASON

PEACE TO ALL - BE HAPPY - BE HEALTHY - BE SAFE

GOD BLESS US EVERYONE

(I am having trouble getting the full list to post (a lot of horses), so I am going to post the condensed version that I use on facebook.)

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HI everyone,

I am sending this out quick as it is almost dinner time here.  I hope I didn’t miss any horses, I also tried to make sure there were no repeats, but sometimes I miss a couple. 

Massachusetts:

1 horse

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/MAhlfh.htm (remove spaces)

New England Area:

1 horse

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/NEAhlfh.htm (remove spaces)

 

New York:

85 horses

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/NYhlfh.htm (remove spaces)

 

Horses For Adoption:

Due to the large numbers of horses on recent lists, please see the horses for adoption at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/hfa.htm (remove spaces).

Please also check our horses we are helping page at:

http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/HWAH.htm (remove spaces).

 

Fundraisers:

1.  The Chey/Annie Project is ongoing until we can get slings put into every rescue! You can find information on how to help at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/chey.htm (remove spaces). Please check out our knit flower fundraiser! Congrats to Horse Harbor Foundation, Inc at Harmony Farms in WA! Their local girl scout troops raised the funds to help them get the sling!   

2.  Christine is kicking off Christmas Cards For Horses.
She is asking for a dollar or more donation to be sent in a Christmas card to NEER. 
Also, she is asking that you put a picture of your horse in with the card with a Christmas theme
( like santa hat , antlers ... anything goes )
Then, on Dec 24th  Her son and Dawns'  son will pick a winner and you will get a gift for winning!
She will post the winner on the NEER group ...
you can send your cards to :> 
Christine Morris 
63 Moore Hill RD 
Stephentown, NY 12168
or email:
w0lves_echo_64@yahoo.com (w0lves_echo_64 @ yahoo.com)
for more info.
Thank you!

3. Hey Guys,
Need lots of help on this one. Please pass this on to everyone you know.
For everyone that joins we get $1.00 between now and noon tomorrow(Thurs.).
No purchase necessary.
Thanks
Mike Dodge
Founder
H.O.R.S.E. Rescue & Sanctuary
http://www.hrsny.org
---
From: "Robert Grosshandler" <Betty.iGive-40969@cause.iGive.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:05 AM
To: <rescue@rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Special Challenge for Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Hi Cause Contact,
We know that many causes have had a hard year, so we'd like to try something new to help Horse Rescue & Sanctuary that requires your participation, but is free and definitely easy.
iGive.com is going to attempt to donate $5,000 in just 24 hours to Horse Rescue & Sanctuary and other causes.
For each person who joins iGive using the special link below and does just one web search on our
site between now and noon Thursday, we'll give Horse Rescue & Sanctuary a
dollar.

5,000 new members, $5,000. No purchase necessary.
Of course, if they search more (or buy something) they'll earn even more money for Horse Rescue & Sanctuary.
Right now, we're donating $.02 per search and a bonus $5 for that first purchase plus the usual percentage.
Here's where you come in. The only way Horse Rescue & Sanctuary will get new supporters and that free $1 (or more) is if you invite them. Send your friends, family, and colleagues the following link in an e-mail, tweet it, chirp it, do a Facebook posting, put up posters, shout from mountain tops (you know the drill) and let them know you think Horse Rescue & Sanctuary is pretty cool and deserves their support, especially since it's free! You can even just forward this e-mail.
This is the link:
http://www.igive.com/welcome/warm_reg_promo.cfm?c=40969
We're really proud of our search capability, powered by Yahoo! We've made tons of improvements over the
past four months, so we want lots of people to try it out and put it to the test. If they keep on searching or
shopping after testing us out, so much the better for Horse Rescue & Sanctuary and iGive.com.
The details:
 - Offer active between now and 11:59 a.m., December 17, 2009 (Chicago time).
 - New members only (never have been an iGive member previously). All the normal rules of membership, searching, and purchasing apply, our site has the details.
 - Once we've given away $5,000, the offer ends.
 That's it. Don't forget to try our search yourself
(http://isearch.igive.com). You may need to login or register first (personally, as an iGive member). We sent you this e-mail because you're in our records as the cause contact, not as a member personally.
From our families to yours, we hope you have a great holiday season.
Yours,
Robert N. Grosshandler
Founder

 

Updates:

1.  BH Update

Posted by: "bhfer" bhfer@earthlink.net   horsn4fun

Tue Dec 15, 2009 7:44 pm (PST)
Baby Ray didn't feel much like playing today. It was quite foggy this morning. The temps have been warmer and Baby Ray has a wooly bear coat like Haley. Legacy is doing well but was a little disappointed that Baby Ray didn't want to run and play much. Baby Ray's temp, HR, etc. are all normal - he's eating and drinking and everything else is normal - I guess he may have been just a bit lazy today. It did get pretty hot.
Haley got a new stall door tonight. Our stall doors don't have much ventilation at the bottom of them so we put a mesh door on her stall to give her more air. For those keeping watch on MareStare - thank you! Someone called this morning just after 5 am to ask "what happened?" The camera went down - we had a power loss for several hours but Bob got the generators going in no time. I slept through it all!
Chris and Pat were here today with their parents - Legs and Haley loved the extra attention. It was a very busy day and having more volunteers really helped. Robin was here today too and Jenny flew in from Puerto Rico and arrived not long before going with Bob to pickup LadyBug this afternoon. Welcome back Jenny!
Robin loves to spoil Legs - we all do!
Laura came today too and we were very pleased (and proud) to learn she'll be attending UF next year! Congratulations Laura! Here are Laura, Haley, and Pat. I think Haley was after Laura's orange.
This was taken yesterday morning - I was very proud of the Legs for minding his manners while Sue held Baby Ray's bucket for him to finish his grain. Baby Ray looks pretty big next to Legs - but Baby Legs has had a growth spurt - seems likes he's about 3" taller then he was last week!
We'll have a post and pictures tomorrow on LadyBug, the mare that was viciously attacked by what was thought to be a dog over a week ago. She has very deep puncture and laceration wounds on her neck and head and a couple of wounds in her flank area. Please say prayers for her recovery - it's going to be a long and uncomfortable one. This was the only picture I got this evening that, IMO, isn't too graphic to post - you can see one of her beautiful eyes and her ear that she will likely lose. This picture was taken just before unloading her upon arrival. We are all praying she isn't pregnant - but it is possible. We will post a link to
pictures tomorrow - I do believe that sharing her treatment and recovery process, even thought it may be graphic, may help others in some way.
Have a good night and good luck to everyone that participated in the raffle!
Sincerely,
Theresa
Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc.
www.beautysequinerescue.org

 

Horse Slaughter Info:

1.  horsemeat falling off French menus

Posted by: "May S." mayleen@gmail.com   funchy_crunchy

Tue Dec 15, 2009 11:20 am (PST)
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE5BE3Q720091215
"PARIS (Reuters Life!) - Many people love horses and traditionally, many
French people have loved them even more with a side of salad.
That passion, however, has slowed to a trickle in the last couple of years
as crisis-hit French consumers buy less meat and years of campaigning by
animal rights groups take effect......"
---
May Snyder
The Equihab Foundation
(443) 466 - 4087
111 S Main Street, North East, MD 21901
For more information & regular updates, visit: http://www.equihab.com

2. From against slaughter list:

My Gift to you for the Holidays.... ....the entire MESTENGO documentary
During the Holidays I cannot help thinking of the over 33,000 wild horses and burros in government (BLM) holding pens. Facing mass slaughter, cold, families torn apart, castrated and confused on why the humans are doing this to them.
All I ask from you this Holiday season is to go to Reinfree.org "ACT NOW" tab and take action to restore protection to the wild horses and burros and stop horse slaughter. Also, donations are appreciated so we can continue educating the public on the saga of the Wild horses & Burros, take care of the wild mustangs we have rescued and possibly adopt some more. Just go to "Donate" tab on Reinfree.org.
Let us all send the horses and burros our love and positive energy this holiday season.....may they feel safe and protected and running free soon!
For the horses,
Sonya Richins
Executive Producer, Mestengo
Reinfree.org
Click on Link Below and View the ENTIRE Mestengo 26 minute documentary. Feel free to forward this to all your animal lovin' friends! Make some noise on facebook, twitter, the media etc. We are the horses voice.......
http://blustream.sendvideo.net/stw/index.php?p=gxxzsnk2cd 3tjtsxwwkz

forwarded by

Robin J. Yager,  Director
Network Partners for Animals*
* We do not sanction any groups' ethics or actions and offer the Network Partners Group as a networking resource tool.

http://www.partnershelpinganimalscoalition-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  (remove spacing)
Spring Farm CARES
3364 Route 12
Clinton, NY 13323
315-790-1404

http://www.springfarmcares.org (no spaces)

Life is as dear to the mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants
happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so
do other creatures. ~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama

 

Wild Horse Info:
1.  Please don't shoot the "messenger" on this one  LOL C

----- Original Message -----

From: vicki tobin

To: vicki tobin

Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:13 AM

Subject: Big Correction!

Terry emailed me and just found out the SCI is the Safari Club, not Sierra Club that joined the law suit. Although the Sierra Club is anti horse as well as you saw by Rose Strickland’s article, they are not the org that joined the law suit. A few people had questioned it but all we had was SCI.

Terry let the folks know that sent her the info  - and something we should all do – spell out the names so it is clear.

Thanks. 

v

Vicki | A Voice for Our Horses

 

Available Hay:
1.  See the list of available hay at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Availablehay.htm (remove spaces).

 

Horses wanted:
1.  See the list of horses wanted at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horses_Wanted.htm (remove spaces). 

2.  Someone sent me the link to your site, and wow, I am just amazed at what wonderful site you have created, and all the help it is giving!!!!

I am located in NY State, and am looking to adopt a Dwarf Mini.  I already own a mini, and I know the care that is necessary for a Dwarf, but I am willing to provide any thing it would need to give it the best quality of life for its entire life!  Including dental work and special shoes.

I would be willing to drive, so the New England area would be fine as well, or I would be willing to transport from farther.

I am a Kindergarten Teacher and a Humane Educator, and the Dwarf would be used to teach about responsibility and care, but foremost it will be a family member.

My contact info is

pumpkinpatchbunsandchins @ yahoo.com (remove spaces).   845 532 1899  

3. http://albany.craigslist.org/grd/1511244781.html

Looking 4 Mini horse/Mini donkey/Dwarf goat/OR small pony (Schaghticoke ny)

Date: 2009-12-15, 12:26PM EST
Reply to: sale-jtfzw-1511244781@craigslist.org

Looking 4 small pony /or mini horse/ or mini donkey/ and dwark baby goats. Looking for a EZ keeper to be a friend to a QH .DO not need reg paper work and not looking to speend alot of money. If you need to rehome or have what i am looking for great. But once again will be for a friend to my horse. Would have a good EZ life. But not looking for one that bits/kicks things like that....Children help out takeing care of animals.. So need to think about safty for them. But looking for a baby dwarf goat for my friend. Baby gaot is for a gift for her son. No paper work needed ...Lookig for pet...Thank you

Location: Schaghticoke ny

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Websites for free horse listings:
1.  www. donatemyhorse. com (remove spaces).
2.  Please also remember that Equine.com also has a free horse section!

Horse Auctions:
1.  Please see the full list on our auctions page: http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horse_Auctions.htm (remove spaces).  

 

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HI everyone,
The list is huge tonight, so I am just going to send this out quick.

 

Horses in Need:

Alabama:

1.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1487870168.html

Pony mare 6 years - $300 (shelby county)

Date: 2009-11-30, 3:06PM EST
Reply to: sale-m9qg8-1487870168@craigslist.org

Large pony 14 hands, looks like quarter horse, gentle with kids, easy to catch and load on trailer.
has been trail ridden, and used for pony rides, have too many need to find homes for a few. 205-665-4683
POA pony is child safe 12 years old. asking 900.00 she is 14 hands. rides english or western

Location: shelby county

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

2.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1488007812.html

2 Quarter horses - $1000 (Pell City)

Date: 2009-11-30, 11:14AM EST
Reply to: sale-wcpkz-1488007812@craigslist.org

I have to horses I need to sell. Cheyenne is 15 years mare that is a very fast horse. She is a good trail horse but with the right training could be an excellent barrel horse. Shadow is about 7 years old geilding. He also has been trail riding alot. They're feet are professionally trimmed monthly and are well fed. Both are easy to catch and will load with no problems. I have 4 saddles and some other tack to get rid of also. Make me an offer and I'll probably take it. Call Jason 205-587-2634 or reply to ad.

Location: Pell City

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

3.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1486772464.html

Miniature Palomino/White stallion - $300 (McCalla)

Date: 2009-11-29, 2:04PM EST
Reply to: sale-tvtuk-1486772464@craigslist.org

Super friendly horse. Maximus is like a puupy dog. He has a beautful color and is very healthy.UTD on coggins. 205 427 6085

Location: McCalla

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

4.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1484649220.html

Very Sweet TN Walking Horse Mare - $200 (Kimberly, AL)

Date: 2009-11-27, 8:19PM EST
Reply to: sale-cphfq-1484649220@craigslist.org

Rosie is a 21 yr. old TWH mare. She is extremely sweet! She has raised babies all her life. I am not in the "TWH baby raising business." She will make a great pet or maybe a companion for another horse. She is in good flesh and is healthy. I would love to see her at a good home! She leads and will tie. You are welcome to email me or call 205-590-1952.

Location: Kimberly, AL

it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

5.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1484646243.html

White Racking Horse - Black Head and Tail - $1000 (Kimberly, AL)

Date: 2009-11-27, 8:16PM EST
Reply to: sale-efate-1484646243@craigslist.org

Bud is a 6 yr old gaited horse. He is mostly white with a black head & black in his tail. He loves to trail ride. He is also a nice ride in the trail pleasure class at your local open shows. Bud loves a bath & also clips, loads, ties, and will stand for the ferrier. He moves very smoothly and will stand still for you to get on & off...of either side! He is a true "single-footer." You can see a video of Bud at www.youtube.com. Search "Bud for Sale." I have boarding available and will set up a payment plan if needed. Credit and debit cards accepted. Email me or call 205-590-1952.

Location: Kimberly, AL

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6.   http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1483407930.html

palomino paintaloosa colt - $200 (nauvoo)

Date: 2009-11-26, 8:39PM EST
Reply to: sale-ndyqr-1483407930@craigslist.org

comming 3 yr old paintaloosa colt, has been saddled, and rode approx 5 times, but wouldn't consider him broke, hence the low price....14/14.2 hands stocky built, nice coloring/markings, appears to be a pali/roan in spring time, had saved him for daughters horse, but she fell in luv with my new mare, soooo hes not gonna be big enough for me to ride.... [im not a petite person..lol] willing to parti trade for a 1994-up dodge ram body...

Location: nauvoo

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7.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1483401325.html

black and white paint mare 650.00 - $650 (nauvoo)

Date: 2009-11-26, 8:35PM EST
Reply to: sale-98abk-1483401325@craigslist.org

blk and white tovero mare, big, broke to ride, has blue eyes, 15+ hands too many horses not enough time to ride all, will trade for 1994 -up dodge ram body nice horse, has had rainrot due to so much rain, getting over it though...

Location: nauvoo

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8. http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1481396383.html

TWO MINI HORSES FOR SALE! (Hayden Alabama)

Date: 2009-11-24, 10:50PM EST
Reply to: sale-g7cpp-1481396383@craigslist.org

Two miniature horses for sale one male Color: Brown Age:Young, very friendly, calm and gentle, great horse for kids. Has been raised around my three year old daughter, perfect first time horse for anyone.
Also for sale one female mini Color: Grey and White, excellent markings Age: Young, gentle horse a little skiddish at first but once handled a few times she becomes calm. She is a beautiful horse and show horse quality. She has papers and can be registered.
For the pair I am asking 600.00 if sold seperatly it will be 350.00 each. Price is not set in stone, so if interested please call we may be able to work something out!
If interested please contact me for more info you can email me or call me at 205-420-9258. Pictures of female have been posted, but I can send more pictures or pictures of the male if requested.

Location: Hayden Alabama

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9.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1480942132.html

engagement ring+horse - $2000 (birmingham)

Date: 2009-11-24, 4:48PM EST
Reply to: sale-pzmmu-1480942132@craigslist.org

Selling my engagement ring and horse!
The ring: Very pretty pear-shaped diamond set high on a gold ring. Unique, simple, and elegant. Beautiful as a right hand ring or as an engagement ring. Basically new in box. For sale by private owner. Rogers and Hollands - can exchange for something different if you want.
The horse: 15'3 Bay mare. Does everything but neck rein. Soft mouth, great on trails, excellent in the herd; wonderful trail horse. Have taken her all over. She jumps and has competed in schooling shows.
Great combination for Christmas. Hate to sell but house woes force it. Have pics of both.

Location: birmingham

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10.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1480307299.html

3-4 Quarter horse/Thorourghbred stud. Black and White Paint. - $400 (Woodstock/Bibb county)

Date: 2009-11-24, 10:46AM EST
Reply to: sale-waxd7-1480307299@craigslist.org

I have a 3-4 year old Quarter horse/Thoroughbred stud. He is a black and white paint with a very easy going attitude. He is saddle broken and been ridden before and did extremely well but still needs much training. Also, during these times riding him we have used a hacamore. He is fantastic with kids, trusting, and very sweet. He recently went through a growth spurt, so I'm not positive how tall he is.
I am Junior in High school and I'm looking into going to college classes out of state and cant take him with me.A GOOD home is a must.
I am willing to send pictures to anyone interested or you can give me at 205-299-4077.

Location: Woodstock/Bibb county

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11.   http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1479147758.html

8 Year Old TB Mare - $800 (Springville, AL)

Date: 2009-11-23, 2:38PM EST
Reply to: sale-p8mg4-1479147758@craigslist.org

Baby Girl is an 8 year old TB mare. She has been in my care for almost three years. She is sweet, sweet, sweet. Not tatooed but definitely a TB. Bay with small white hairs on forehead. She is 17.1. She has trail ridden extensively in the past. She has been a brood mare for me giving me one beautiful TB/Clyde cross. Pics can be seen at www.sonoranmistsporthorses.com. I am recently pregnant and need to find a good home where she will be cared for and loved. She is a great kids horse. LOVES KIDS. If you are purchasing her to just put her to pasture please do not call. But if you are looking for a kind, family oriented horse that loves attention and to be part of the family Baby Girl is your horse! She has been started again under saddle and needs to be worked into shape but has no issues with being ridden just a little out of shape. She has an old injury to her back hock from training as a youngster so unfortunately no barrel racing or jumping for her. She is a great trail horse. She is current on all vaccines and coggins. Please call (480)-236-3688. Very negotiable to the perfect home.

Location: Springville, AL

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12.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1477704778.html

blk saddle mare for sale - $900 (gadsden al)

Date: 2009-11-22, 3:32PM EST
Reply to: sale-wd3xv-1477704778@craigslist.org

11 yr old saddle horse, lots of trails, loads ties, stands for farrier and bathes. 900.00 obo 14.2 hd

Location: gadsden al

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13. http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1477561564.html

Sorrl Mare, gentle, 7 years - $350 (Shelby County)

Date: 2009-11-22, 2:18PM EST
Reply to: sale-au8v4-1477561564@craigslist.org

Nice mare, 14 1/2 hands. good feet, loads easy, Not a good beginners horse, not bad, just stubborn.
Nice mover, rides english would make great little hunt pony, Good ground manners. Has a lot of get up and go but will
stand still if asked. phone #205-665-4683, will hold until Christmas, and can deliver. $350.00

Location: Shelby County

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14.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1474294001.html

Beautiful Quarter Horse - $800 (Margaret, AL)

Date: 2009-11-20, 7:21AM EST
Reply to: sale-yvk3q-1474294001@craigslist.org

We have a very easy going quarter horse mare for sale. She is easy to handle. Smooth walk and trot. Great on the trails. She'll go up and down steep hillsides without a wrong step. She doesn't hesitate to go through water. 5 years old- dark chestnut color- stands 15.1- Please email me with any questions or if you would like to come out and try her.
Thanks!!

Location: Margaret, AL

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15.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1469912331.html

Pony & Horses (Alabama)

Date: 2009-11-17, 11:04AM EST
Reply to: sale-ntess-1469912331@craigslist.org

Cute little chocolate paint gelding. Three years old, stands approx. 43 inches and should mature 11+ hands. Gentle to handle, easy to catch. Kids play with him out in the pasture. Lead line or ride independently, if the kid can kick a little...Child on him is only 3 & 1/2 years old...Will hold til Christmas...
$850.
7 year old red dun quarter horse gelding, 15 hands, gentle to ride. People type horse. Comes to greet you in the pasture. $1800.
I have more gentle ponies and horses for sale..

Location: Alabama

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16.   http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1468149729.html

aqha breeding pair for sale - $500 (clay)

Date: 2009-11-16, 10:11AM EST
Reply to: sale-eem35-1468149729@craigslist.org

selling one black mare and one chestnut stud 3 y/o. both are super calm and quiet and have been used for lessons. great for kids or teenagers. the mare is 15H and the colt is 14H. the colt will need to be gelded in the spring, or keep as an adjunct for your halter or pleasure horse breeding program - these two would make a great breeding pair as she's a very deep barreled, well put together mare. Three Bars, Blondy's Dude, Skippa Lark, Smokey Duster Too bloodlines. Sell as a pair for $500 with local delivery included.

Location: clay

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17.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1467929291.html

MINIATURE STALLION 1 OF A KIND #5 ON SIDE - $300 (SPRINGVILLE)

Date: 2009-11-16, 3:06AM EST
Reply to: sale-vvbfn-1467929291@craigslist.org

We need to sell this fellow. He is a 6 month old minature horse, stallion, ( we have not had him cut).. we just do not have time to work with him, due to my husband breaking his heel, then his ankle!!
Check him out, with an unusual #5 on his side, he is one unique little fellow! He measures 29" tall.
He would make a great Christmas gift or stud horse in the future. Asking $350 for him, if you are interested give us a call and leave a message. We are usually outside until after dark, but will gladly return calls asap.
205-467-7059

Location: SPRINGVILLE

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18.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1466797572.html

Champagne TWH mare - $500 (Trussville)

Date: 2009-11-15, 8:42AM EST
Reply to: sale-ckcfw-1466797572@craigslist.org

Beautiful 6 y.o. registered TWH mare for sale. She stands at 15 hands, has the narrow TWH build, and has lovely movement. Not broke to ride, but with training and patience she could compete in the ring or just make all your trail riding buddies green with envy.
This mare needs to go to a home with horse experience. She is a little on the nervous side and we suspect that she has not known much kindness in her past because she settles down nicely once she comes to trust you through daily gentle handling. She is full of potential with the right person!
Easy keeper and ranks about middle of the herd. Current on vaccinations, deworming, hoof trim, and negative coggins test.
She does halter, lead, load, tie, trim, worm, and stand for vet work. Could also make an excellent addition to your herd of broodmares if color and conformation are among your goals -- she is a proven broodmare.
TWHBEA papers are in hand and she is priced to sell. Unfortunately due to unforeseen financial circumstances we MUST sell some of our horses. Please, we are looking for good homes with long-term intentions -- no traders!
If you have the resources, time, and knowledge to offer a good home then please email through this ad.
Pics from 11/5/09

Location: Trussville

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19.  http://bham.craigslist.org/grd/1464314161.html

Paint Horse Mare/Filly - Will hold for Christmas - $1000 (Kimberly, AL)

Date: 2009-11-13, 12:22PM EST
Reply to: sale-kcnwc-1464314161@craigslist.org

Name: "Kacie" (APHA Sheza Super Exception). She is a registered Paint horse. She is out of a stallion known as "Exceptionist". His lines go back to Sonnys Zip Code and Zip to Impress. The mare is out of Doc Bar/Coosa lines. This filly is built to ride!. As a foal under 2 yrs old, she would make an excellent halter exhibit in 4-H, breed, or open shows. She is eligible for APHA Breeders Trust. She is halter & lead broke, bathes, and has had her feet trimmed. She has already been shown in halter in local shows and is very gentle. I have boarding available. She can be seen in person at our stables. Payment plan available for serious inquiries. Can accept credit card payments. Kacie is a very sweet personality horse. She will eat out of your hand. This is a really nice filly! Born 4/09. She has been barn kept...no scratches, cuts, blemishes, scars, etc. This is a really nice filly! Would make an awesome Christmas present...will hold for Christmas! Email or call me at 205-590-1952.

Location: Kimberly, AL

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20.  http://columbusga.craigslist.org/grd/1487247632.html

Appaloosa Gelding 14.1 H - $650 (Phenix City, AL)

Date: 2009-11-29, 7:30PM EST

8 year old Appaloosa Gelding. Nice colors - rides great, laid back, not afraid of water, stands for farrier, gets along well with other horses - great first horse for someone that knows how to ride including child. Email me with any questions Karissabowden@ctvea.net (Karissabowden @ ctvea.net)

Location: Phenix City, AL

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21.   http://columbusga.craigslist.org/grd/1485494080.html

1 1/2 yr sorrel - $600 (salem, alabama)

Date: 2009-11-28, 1:58PM EST

1 1/2 yr sorrel with two white socks. has great aqha bloodlines, of jackie bees. not broke to ride yet. can place a saddle on. very friendly. been working on ground work. dont need him no more. needs to go to an good home. would be a great child horse. very laid back i can do anything with him. ties, stands for farrier. will load working on backing out of trailer. so sweet with a great temer. asking 600.00 obo. please email me at for moreinformation at tanyawav21@aol.com (tanyawav21 @ aol.com)

Location: salem, alabama

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22.  http://columbusga.craigslist.org/grd/1485204382.html

*Registered Black QH Mare***** - $1000 (Phenix City/Columbus)

Date: 2009-11-28, 11:13AM EST
Reply to: see below

FINAL BLACK BEAUTY is a 7 year old black quarter horse mare born on Feb. 14,2002 in Friendswood, Texas. Her blood line includes Sunquest Dun Scotch, Sunquest Half Pint, Sunquest Whisky Hill and Certified Impressive on top. On the bottom, Finally Black, Sonnys Last Gallon and Sonny Go Lucky. Beauty was barrel raced 2 years ago by a 12 year old girl. I have been trail riding her. She is great. She will cross standing water, creeks, bridges, rides beside the road, not spooked by the big trucks, really a great trail horse. I am now trying to rope on her. She is doing good, I'm not so hot. But, I need to sell one of my horses and she is the best trained of the 2 I have. $1000.00 firm.
Linda 706 315-8203

Location: Phenix City/Columbus

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23.  http://columbusga.craigslist.org/grd/1480874642.html

gelding line back dun - $800 (phenix city)

Date: 2009-11-24, 4:15PM EST
Reply to: sale-kwghe-1480874642@craigslist.org

11 yr old line back dun gelding with white face ride ok not reg currant on coggins. can deliver local not beginers horse very laid back just test you once u establish who boss he moves on price is neg. and willing to trade out on stuff what do u have i can send pics upon request thanks avail to veiw or ride almost any time thanks

Location: phenix city

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24.  http://columbusga.craigslist.org/grd/1467354721.html

Horse for Sale - $175 (BoxSprings)

Date: 2009-11-15, 4:14PM EST

Welsh x paint/appaloosa mare. 14 hands, 6 years old. She has great conformation and is stocky built. She leads, ties, stands for farrier, she does'nt load well but once on the trailer she hauls fine.This is only because she has not been loaded very many times. She is a sweetheart and loves attention. She is NOT broke to ride! She has had at least one foal. Trades considered!! To a good home only! Please call because i can only check my email once a week. Texts are welcome. I can text pics to a cell or an email address. Just text me the address. Call 229-314-1304

Location: BoxSprings

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25.  http://dothan.craigslist.org/grd/1484152786.html

3yr old paint mare

Date: 2009-11-27, 2:17PM EST
Reply to: sale-5pnzc-1484152786@craigslist.org

600 or best offer. no bad habits, but she is a mare!! stands tide, loads, bathes, clips, loves children.i do not want to see her go to an auction. she has tooooooo sweet of a personality to be used for dog food or glue. with the right training she would be good for barrell or endurance sports. very stocky legs but she is a rescue horse form tallahassee and she could use some more weight. can you open up your heart this holiday season and give her the attention she so desires?850-527-6963 call me and make me an offer i cant refuse.

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26.   http://dothan.craigslist.org/grd/1482273621.html

Bay Roan Paso Trail Gelding, Stocky (Black / Geneva)

Date: 2009-11-25, 3:56PM EST
Reply to: sale-7uzjb-1482273621@craigslist.org

Nice red roan Paso gelding, 14 years old, well kept and cared for, rides on his own and with a group. He gaits pretty good and doesn't spook. Has been ridden by young and old alike. Not really for a beginner but is a very nice ride for someone with a little experience. Askign 500 for him, nice horse, I just need to cut back some. Come on out and give him a try.

Location: Black / Geneva

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27.  http://dothan.craigslist.org/grd/1478167506.html

AQHA STALLION FOR SALE. make offer. (Bonifay)

Date: 2009-11-22, 9:34PM EST
Reply to: see below

AQHA registered as gran bee trouble. you can see his ENTiRE pedigree here > http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/gran+bee+trouble his barn name is Money.
Stallion, acts NOTHiNG like one. which is the only reason he hasnt been gelded. 2yrs old. has been rode a numerous amount of times. ready to go where you want him to go. he is so gorgeous, and is a great horse, but i am being forced to sell him. he is perfect age to start the way you want to start him. he has no vices what so ever, never offered to kick, buck, rear, and he stands perfectly for the farrier. if you have any questions at all please ask them. PHONE : 850.263.6580 EMAiL : hot_pink.horse_shoe@yahoo.com (hot_pink.horse_shoe @ yahoo.com)

Location: bonifay

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28.  http://dothan.craigslist.org/grd/1478123989.html

Brood Mare - $850 (texasville alabama)

Date: 2009-11-22, 8:57PM EST

I have a very very pretty brood mare she is bred back to a world champion cutten horse and she is a QH and Racking. She is a paint and so is the stud horse. REALLY NEED TO SELL. this is a good deal. asking 850 obo. call me or e-mail for more questions. alabama_redneck_gurl0599@yahoo.com (alabama_redneck_gurl0599 @ yahoo.com) 334 372 8589

Location: texasville alabama

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Hi everyone, It has been a busy day here. I have been having a bit of trouble getting the website updated...first they were doing maintenance on the server, then got sick, then last night it was a small ice storm (just enough to kick our internet off!). Hopefully I will have it all updated tonight! Anyway...here is tonight's list: Horses in Need: Maryland: 1. From: charise demao Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 2:41 PM To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Subject: 2 Abandoned Percherons... Please give this family a home for their holiday!Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: Elena DiSilvestro, SWS To: stabledis@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:04 PM Subject: 2 Abandoned Percherons... The SummerWinds Stables was contacted today regarding two percherons that were abandoned at a training facility in Warwick, MD. The mare is trained and rides. Not sure if she drives. She is 8 years old. The baby is almost a year. We are trying to find a permanent solution for them - our rescue is full and overflowing....and they have until December 1st to find a new home. They do not have to go together. Thanks so much! Elena DiSilvestro The SummerWinds Stables 302-492-8038 Nebraska: 1. 12 year old palomino gelding, 6 year old grey gelding, Older bomb proof mare, Buckskin pony mare. All well/broke/gentle. 402-764-8247. 2. AQHA/FQHR Quarter horses: all ages. Buckskin, Palomino, Dun, Chestnut, Bay. Some broke, starting $250. 308-379-6300. 3. (Multiple ads from the same poster combined together) AQHA 2 year old colts (ready to start), AQHA broke geldings, AQHA broodmares (open, bred, and bred with colts at side). Qualified credit available. 402-687-2158. New Jersey: 1. From: charise demao Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:13 PM To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Subject: horse in Monmouth County ,NJ needs home ----- Original Message ----- From: Elena DiSilvestro, SWS To: charise demao Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: Fw: horse need home One more for you to forward along... ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Dee To: 'Elena DiSilvestro, SWS' Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:40 AM Subject: RE: horse need home Thank you for your reply the horse is located in Monmouth county, NJ If need be I can arrange halfway transportation From: Elena DiSilvestro, SWS [mailto:stabledis@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:27 AM To: Christine Dee Subject: Re: horse need home Where is this supposed rescue located? Thanks. Elena ----- Original Message ----- From: Christine Dee cdee@neptune.k12.nj.us (cede @ neptune.k12.nj.us) To: 'stabledis@yahoo.com' Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:39 AM Subject: horse need home Please help. My daughter needs to place a 7 year old/G somewhere. She volunteered her time at a local farm who called themselves a rescue. They took this horse in and 3 weeks into it told my daughter to find a home, they are not a “layup” farm. The horse had an injury (mild splint fracture, I think) two vets stated 3 months stall rest. Can you help? He is sweet and can cross tie, use the wash stall, and his ground manners are excellent. He really just needs time to heal. Thank you for any assistance you can give us. Ohio: 1. http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/grd/1480498288.html Free to good home!!! (streestboro) Date: 2009-11-24, 12:33PM EST Reply to: sale-mu3d8-1480498288@craigslist.org hello my name is Rhazzie i am 6 yrs old and a dark bay Thoroughbred looking for a new home... my owner name is Stacy and i have a older sister named Garnet the only reason my mom is wanting to find me a home is b/c garnet and my mom are going to be showing and she doesnt have time for me and the money is very low if you have any questions please call 330-486-8076 thank you Location: streestboro it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests Pennsylvania: 1. 43057.1 Hi All A client of our clinic asked us to help her find a home for her mare as she is moving and can't afford to keep all of her horses. She has 4 weeks til the move and so she needs to find this girl a home. Here is what I know about the mare: a chestnut solid breeding stock paint mare 16 years old trained to go English but hasn't been ridden in 3 years has been previously used as a lesson horse and a broodmare good with geldings and mares, no marish hormonal issues needs work on trailering: didn't leave the farm much also is spooky on the trails, prefers ring work UTD on vaccines/Coggins loves kids and dogs free to good home please email me directly and I will forward your info to owner Happy Thanksgiving Rachell ps. feel free to crosspost and use my email as contact info: RachellChristie@hotmail.com (RachellChristie @ hotmail.com) Thanks South Dakota: 1. A leading breeder of POAs is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy from an international champion herd. Retiring. Weanlings start at $200. Broodmares start at $400. 605-783-3832 Unknown location: 1. (Note From Brandi: Most likely the New England area.) blind horse Posted by: "achristi58" achristi58@yahoo.com achristi58 @ yahoo.com Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:38 am (PST) Is anyone out there willing to give an 8 year old blind gelding a forever home? He is in danger of being put down. 2. (Note from Brandi: Most likely the New England area (possibly PA)) Horses need homes and TLC Posted by: "Lisa Drahorad" rovergrl@hotmail.com rovergirl1 Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:54 am (PST) A co-worker of mine does civil war reenactment and this was posted on one of the forums. Please crosspost and forward to all your lists. From: AGRNBRT@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:20 AM To: Coe, Mary Subject: horses Free Horses A friend of mine has a horse/pony rescue. Her barn is currently full and she now has 3 horses that she rescued from being slaughtered to feed the lions at a local exotic animal rescue. Being under nourished saved them because they were too skinny to butcher. Their history is unknown because they were dumped off in the field in the middle of the night at the exotic animal rescue. The horses are in need of some TLC and medical care which my friend has already started. Her concern is the fact that the barn is full and as weather gets colder these 3 will not have shelter and she is afraid that she will be getting calls about more horses to rescue as well. These horses are free to anyone willing to give them a loving home and the medical attention they need. One is a Mustang Mare who is believed to be possibly pregnant. She is a kicker but just went through a tramatic event, so that may be something that will cease. She is under nourished and needs antibiotics. She was branded at one point in time. Another is a Thoroughbred Mare. Huge horse. Approximately 5 years old. Dark Bay color, almost black. Does have a club foot that will need corrective shoeing. She is under nourished and needs antibiotics. She will be ridable once more weight is gained and corrective shoeing is given. My friend did not give me much info on the 3rd horse. If any Cavalry member is interested in giving one of these poor souls a loving home and possible future in reenacting or just a place to live peacefully, please email me at cookingwithjenn@lycos.com (cookingwithjenn @ lycos.com) and I will be happy to give you my friend's phone number. Thank you. Lisa Drahorad Event Coordinator Another Chance 4 Horses www.ac4h.com "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." Anna Sewell, author of Black Beauty "Wherever man has left his footprints in the long ascent from barbarism to civilization, we find the hoofprint of a horse beside it." John Trotwood Moore Horses For Adoption: Due to the large numbers of horses on recent lists, please see the horses for adoption at: http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/hfa.htm (remove spaces). Please also check our horses we are helping page at: http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/HWAH.htm (remove spaces). Fundraisers: 1. The Chey/Annie Project is ongoing until we can get slings put into every rescue! You can find information on how to help at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/chey.htm (remove spaces). Please check out our knit flower fundraiser! Congrats to Horse Harbor Foundation, Inc at Harmony Farms in WA! Their local girl scout troops raised the funds to help them get the sling! 2. PLEASE CROSS POST As part of our Winter Hay Fundraiser this year, Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue is having a drawing for a stunning new Persian carpet!! This carpet is a 5' x 8' Nain, never used, in a traditional medallion style. This carpet would look simply beautiful in any room and would be a wonderful Christmas gift. It is of great quality with 250 - 290 knots per inch and 9 -11 lah (this is how quality for Nain carpets is measured). This carpet was purchased in the Middle East by a trusted FOB (Fan of Barbaro) and comes with certificate of authenticity from a well-respected dealer in the United Arab Emirates . It is the real deal and would retail between $1,000 - $2,000. And, for the first time ever, this raffle will have a 2nd prize!! For each suggested donation of $15, your name will be entered into two separate drawings, one for the carpet and the other for a beautiful print of Eight Belles. https://giftshop.derbymuseum.org/product_info.php?products_id=2037 Please do not miss out on this wonderful opportunity. We have kept the donation price low as we want as many as possible to have a chance to win one of these very special prizes. Thank you for your continued Love and Support of Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc. Fondly, Jeanne 3. Chase Community Giving is a program run by Chase that will allow Facebook users to vote for local charities and non-profits, and help direct Chase corporate philanthropy dollars to eligible organizations. The idea is to get people to vote for their favorite small and local charities, so Chase knows who to give the money to. Round 1 ends Dec. 11, you can vote for 20 charities. The top 100 charities will be awarded $25,000 each. Please vote for these equine charities that saved the Illinois horse slaughter ban: Illinois Equine Humane Center http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/821560 C.A.N.T.E.R. Illinois http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/1198531 Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/822287 Hooved Animal Humane Society http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/660955 Updates: 1. Kahlua Has a wonderful home Posted by: "Patty* Nolden" mountindove64@yahoo.com mountindove64 Mon Nov 23, 2009 3:10 pm (PST) Thanks so much for posting Kahlua on the NEER web site. She now has a wonderful home at a horse farm in Merrimack, NH thanks to NEER's web site!!!! I was bawling my eyes out of course, but she's really got it a great home and a great new mommy. Thanks so much to you all!!!! Patty 2. BH Update Mon 23rd pm Posted by: "bhfer" bhfer@earthlink.net horsn4fun Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:37 pm (PST) Dr. Ryan examined Baby Legacy today and ran more blood work. The results show his WBC to still be very low but not as low. His RBC is in the low end of normal which is better then it was. He "appears" to be doing better but really, not much has changed. In his condition he could crash really fast. We will continue to do everything we can and we keep the faith. It's been a week now and he's still holding on. He's a true fighter and we give thanks for every minute he is with us. "Hi Dr. Ryan. You want to see my gums again? My heart sounded good - didn't it? I've been a really good boy at taking me medicines. Are you proud of me? My mommy Theresa and my aunties say they're proud of me! I miss my mommy but she was very sick and sometimes I can feel her with me even thought I can't see her. I'll be ok, right?" After a good nap and a little snack and drink, Baby Legs seems almost "normal" at times. But we know this is far from the case and we never let our guard down. It was a beautiful day today and he really enjoyed being outside more. "Mommy Theresa, can I come out now? It was so boring yesterday with all the rain - all I wanted to do was sleep. But today I want to go out in the sunshine and see some other horses, ok?" Ruby's tendon was too swollen to get a good ultrasound done today. Dr. Weller did some acupuncture on her which she really needed. Dr. Weller will be back next week to try again. In the mean time we're cold hosing and wrapping - something I'm all fingers at! Baby Ray had on his natural "gotta luv me" face today for a visit by one of the neighbors today. Everybody loves Baby Ray! Sunshine, being the good mom she is, wasn't far away. I received pictures today of Cash, a mare we adopted out this past year, that made me smile. Her human family loves her terribly and she loves them back. She is happy and healthy and we are so are so proud of her! Precious is truly precious! Now that she's had her teeth done and her mouth isn't sore, she's eating like a horse! We expect her to start putting on the pounds! Everybody loves Baby Legs too and we so very much appreciate all the good thoughts, prayers, and support. He's taking a nap right now and I'm washing his blue blankie. It's a little snug on him but it keeps him warm under his bigger blanket. And tonight we give thanks for one of ours that was adopted out many months ago is on his way back to the rescue as I type this. All I will say at this time is that a routine inspection was scheduled for yesterday and we had the horse picked up and returned today. I don't have to worry about him tonight. Thank God. Have a good night everyone. I'll update more tomorrow. Sincerely, Theresa Beauty's Haven Farm & Equine Rescue, Inc. www.beautysequinerescue.org 3. Update on 9 month old colt in Arizona…Charlie. Hi Brandi, Writing to let you know this colt found a home. Thank You for all your help! I appreciate all your help. Have A Great Week! Sincerely, Tandra Wild Horse Info: 1. -----Original Message----- From: Rich Russom [mailto:rich@russom.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 7:52 AM To: Rich Russom Subject: Fw: Lawsuit filed to challenge Calico Complex roundup of wild horses Importance: High From: Laura Allen [lauraallen@animallawcoalition.com] http://www.animallawcoalition.com/horse-slaughter/article/1093 Horse Slaughter Info: 1. -----Original Message----- From: Rich Russom [mailto:rich@russom.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 7:38 PM To: Rich Russom Subject: Fw: US horse advocates are called on by Canadian horse advocates to help stop slaughter in Canada Importance: High US horse advocates are called on by Canadian horse advocates to help stop slaughter in Canada! Cross post and forward. Help expose the truth about horse slaughter. Dear Horse Advocates World Wide, One of our associates, resides in Canada and is working to end slaughter there. She has alerted us of a special slaughter situation that needs immediate press. Though we are fighting to save America's horses in the US, the reality is that this is an international issue. Collaboration amongst horse advocates from around the world is what this CAUSE needs. The Horse Riding Stable in Squamish, BC is scheduled to sell three three of their recently "used up" horses at the market Saturday Nov 28th for slaughter. Concerned Canadians are rallying to get media attention to help prevent this. This kind of thing happens all across the US as well so let's help keep the momentum going to expose this aspect of the slaughter trade and honor the citizens of Canada who are speaking out to help end horse slaughter. Cross post and forward to friends, press and colleagues. Help expose the truth about horse slaughter. (Thanks to Amanda Daniell in BC Canada) For all the horses and burros~ Katia Louise Saving America's Horses A Nation Betrayed -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 CONTACT: Lucy Hulse, 604-815-8245 (cell); 604-815-0002; shine-lucy@hotmail.com (shine-lucy @ hotmail.com) SQUAMISH RESIDENTS CLAIM SEA-TO-SKY STABLES IS NEGLECTING, STARVING ITS HORSES Witnesses Say Abused Horses May be Sold for Meat Slaughter on Saturday, November 28 SQUAMISH, BC – This week, Squamish horse lovers came forward with shocking allegations that the Sea-to-Sky Stables, a horseback riding ranch just outside town in Paradise Valley, is routinely neglecting and starving its horses. The horse advocates, including area resident Lucy Hulse, have urged authorities to intervene immediately to save the animals. Two other witnesses, who want to remain anonymous, have provided additional details to Ms. Hulse confirming long-term abuse of the horses. On Friday, a constable with the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) told Ms. Hulse she would work with local law enforcement to investigate the matter. Ms. Hulse told the SPCA she was especially concerned about the fate of the animals because the stables intends to sell off a few of the horses for meat slaughter on Saturday, November 28. Even if these horses are spared from slaughter, Ms. Hulse said the animals should be removed from Sea-to-Sky Stables because the horses – weakened from the neglect – are not likely to survive the winter. She urged officials to place the horses with a better home. "These poor animals have been terribly neglected. And now that the Sea-to-Sky Stables has deemed the animals 'useless' they may be shipped off to slaughter," said Ms. Hulse, who was featured on Global TV in February about an unrelated neglected horse case in Squamish. "This is just so heartbreaking. These horses should be immediately removed from Sea-to-Sky Stables and be placed with homes that will properly care for them. Time is of the essence. I urge authorities to act quickly before it is too late for these horses." Among the allegations, Ms. Hulse and the other witnesses said Sea-to-Sky Stables had: · Heavily overworked horses, giving the horses no days off in the summer · Provided little or no water to the horses even on very hot days · Provided little to no veterinary care for the horses. Witnesses said many of the horses are riddled with painful saddle sores from ill-fitting tack or have injuries that have gone untreated. They said the horses are plagued with worms, skin problems and other health concerns due to lack of adequate care and nutrition. Few have received vaccinations or regular check-ups. · Deprived the horses of food. Witnesses claim approximately 30 horses are provided significantly less food than they require to maintain healthy weight. Only the strongest few horses get what food is provided due to the herd dynamics. This creates very aggressive conditions when food is given. Often, the stable has simply forgotten to feed the horses. Some horses, especially older or weaker ones, have literally starved to death. · Provided little to no shelter for the horses. Older, weaker horses are not provided adequate shelter nor blankets and are exposed to the elements even in winter. "Horses require a lot of attention, knowledgeable care, and love. These animals are living in third world conditions in a first world country and it is simply unacceptable. They deserve better than to be neglected and then discarded like trash simply to make a couple of hundred dollars from the 'meat man'," said Ms. Hulse. "I will not stop sounding the alarm until these poor animals are placed in good homes that will provide them the specialized attention and care they so desperately need and deserve." Available Hay: 1. See the list of available hay at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Availablehay.htm (remove spaces). Horses wanted: 1. See the list of horses wanted at http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horses_Wanted.htm (remove spaces). 2. Someone sent me the link to your site, and wow, I am just amazed at what wonderful site you have created, and all the help it is giving!!!! I am located in NY State, and am looking to adopt a Dwarf Mini. I already own a mini, and I know the care that is necessary for a Dwarf, but I am willing to provide any thing it would need to give it the best quality of life for its entire life! Including dental work and special shoes. I would be willing to drive, so the New England area would be fine as well, or I would be willing to transport from farther. I am a Kindergarten Teacher and a Humane Educator, and the Dwarf would be used to teach about responsibility and care, but foremost it will be a family member. My contact info is pumpkinpatchbunsandchins @ yahoo.com (remove spaces). 845 532 1899 Websites for free horse listings: 1. www. donatemyhorse. com (remove spaces). 2. Please also remember that Equine.com also has a free horse section! Horse Auctions: 1. Please see the full list on our auctions page: http:// missyshopeerr.freehostia. com/Horse_Auctions.htm (remove spaces).

Tomorrow is Veterans Day

My husband and several family members as well as all the other men and women that have served our country and kept us all safe.

let us all give thanks to those who serve in our Armed Forces

say a pray for those who have fallen and their family's inc.  at Fort Hood

and find a Veteran give him or her a hug and tell them

Thank You

Semper Fi

Good night Chesty, where ever you are

USMC

First to fight - Once a Marine - always a Marine -  Gung Ho -

and A Few good Men...

Guys say a prayer for the horse owners in Homestead Fl

another horse a 5 yr old thoroughbred has been found

butchered there. This makes it 21

Check out the story at www.netposse.com

 

and say a prayer that it doesn't start happening elsewhere

 

 

well here we go again - it November how the heck did that happen - the year just zoomed by

I don't even remember summer - I just glad we finally got a haying done - Thank you Michigan weather....

Ponies are all good, getting fuzzy , fat and frisky,

But we did have some nice riding weather every now and then I guess thats one nice thing I can say about

Michigan - goverment sucks though Granhom is trying to take our department of Agi and down size it to nothing

she is again trying to take away our 4-H programs telling us we need buget cuts - But I have not heard of at least

one of our state our local government people taking a pay cut or downsizing any of there stuff including her's....

okay sorry  don't get me going there

anyway hope all of you are doing good and are in good health and enjoying your ponies and the country life

Take care and god bless

and once again I leave you -for I am feeling the need to go nuzzel a muzzel

Lots to talk about!

In September, I went to Stephens Forest (near Lucas, Iowa) for the Dave Smith Fall Fiesta Competitive Trail Ride.  We had outstanding weather, beautiful trails, nice flat campground (no hook-ups; but outhouses).  And, the Iowa club feeds all competitors Friday dinner through Sunday lunch!  Hot breakfasts and dinners, fresh salads, home-made spaghetti sauce and desserts, mmm!

Riding there is fairly easy.  Trails are well marked.  Few significant hills, little mud, nice riding through woods and meadows.  I was testing a Tucker Gen II saddle (I've been fighting the saddle wars for my flat-backed, huge-shouldered, wide-ribbed, mutton-withered Missouri Foxtrotter), so I asked veterinarian judge Lucy Hirsch to check Sam's back carefully.  The Tucker is a beautiful saddle, but it put my feet too far forward to enable me to get off the cantle on uphills.  Not a significant problem at Stephens Forest, because the riding is fairly flat (compared to Misouri!).  But Sam did check out with sore loins on Saturday night. 

So, I borrowed a Pigeon Mountain western saddle from a friend and rode that on Sunday.  It had a horn, and I'm not used to riding with a horn, so I had to put my hand on the horn every time I thought Sam might jump a puddle, creek, or log.  Sam's loins were fine on Sunday vet-out, but his back was sore.

Sam took 4th place (out of 16) in Horse at that ride, and I took 1st in Horsemanship.  I made three stupid, rookie mistakes; otherwise, I would have had a perfect score!  Oh, well--something to work on.

Last weekend, I went to Nebraska for the Indian Cave Competitive Trail Ride hear Shubert, NE.  It was COLD!!!  Some blowing snow on Saturday.  I was testing a Circle Y flex tree saddle, and went for a ride on Friday before the competition.  The Circle Y is a gorgeous saddle, beautifully made and very comfortable for me, although again the stirrups were too far forward for me to get up off the cantle.  But the saddle was a disaster for Sam.  I rode with a breast collar, but not a crupper.  Got up on the bluff over the Missouri River, but going down, the saddle went WAY up on Sam's neck.  I dismounted, reset the saddle, and remounted, but it promptly went back up on his neck.  So I led Sam off the bluff and back to camp.

At camp, Horsemanship Judge Priscilla Lindsey loaned me a Specialized Saddle (www.specializedsaddles.com) that belongs to her husband.  She set the shims to Sam's back and loaned me a Toklat Woolback pad.  No crupper.  I took Sam for a short ride before check-in for the CTR, and it did fine. 

Friday, we checked in with the vet judge in the afternoon.  Sam's back was fine.  Friday night, we had a pot-luck dinner and anxiously asked about the weather.  Snow was predicted and lows in the low 20s.  We blanketed the horses, turned up the furnace in the trailer, and went to bed early.

Saturday dawned very cold, but no snow.  We timed out, and our first obstacle was right out of camp.  There is a wooden bridge we have to cross, and we were instructed to walk across the bridge and stop with the horse's rear feet on the bridge.  Tough to do first thing on a cold morning with frisky horses anxious to be off!  But we aced it.  Then down the grassy trail, up onto the bluff, which is narrow with steep drop-off to the river on the right, and a deep valley on the left.  Gorgeous fall color, although it was blustery and overcast.

We were told to trot into the pulse and respiration check (P&R).  The horsemanship judge was sitting int he woods watching us trot down a slight hill with some small logs to cross.  Then into the P&R, which Sam came out of with 8/2 (pulse of 8 and respiration of 2 in 15 seconds--a superb outcome!).  The P&R crew brought in water for the horses, which was much appreciated!  Then lead to the vet judge in hand, who took metabolics (mucuous membranes, capillary refill, jugular fill, hydration, and gut sounds), then asked us to turn our horses on the forehand and back them down a hill.

Mounted, we took off through the woods again.  This is a gorgeous park, no rocks at all, drains well after rain, so there was only one boggy spot.  Up and down lots of hills, across a lovely meadow where the vet judge evaluated soundness at a trot-out.  Off again to a P&R (11/4), then about three miles to camp along the bluff with snow blowing, but not accumulating, for a total ride of 20.6 miles.  Back in camp, we pulled saddles, blanketed the horses, and cleaned up the horses as best we could.  The veterinary judge came around and checked backs and legs, and Sam's back was fine!  No soreness at all!

Saturday night we had a catered pork loin dinner, then ride briefing (going over the maps for Sunday; judges talk about what they saw on Saturday), then early to bed.  Sunday was also overcast, but no wind and a bit warmer than Saturday.  We had a trot-out for the judge (mounted, trot a circle in each direction so the vet can evaluate soundness), then off through the woods.  We came down a hill and there was a person who told us to turn right, walk into the trap, touch the ribbon, and back out.  I was the first rider, so I was the guinea pig!  I turned the corner, and the judges had piled some brush parallel to a bank.  I walked into the "trap", touched the ribbon, and cued Sam to back out.  He scrambled a bit and backed out crooked, so we lost a couple of points.  Then on to a P&R (10/2), and a request by the judges to mount.  Most people positioned their horse on a downhill, but I mounted from a truck bumper, saying I'd rather my horse stood flat.  I got an excellent, and so did Sam, who stood like a rock!  Then we went on, and came to a rather rough loop.  At the far end of the loop, we were told to trot down the dirt road to the final P&R.  It was about 3/4 mile, and Sam went into Power Foxtrot and flew down the road!  I was trying to hold him back because I didn't want him panting at the P&R, but he finished the P&R with an 11/3, which was outstanding!

Sam checked out on Sunday with no back pain at all, so it seems I may have an answer to the saddle question.  Now to save up the $$$ to buy a Specialized!  A friend has loaned me one for the winter, so I've got some time.

Sam took 2nd in Horse, and I got 3rd in Horsemanship (he's better at being a horse than I am at being a rider!).

At the Indian Cave ride, I earned my 1,000 mile patch!  Took me 22 competitive trail rides, but I did it!

And I'm really looking forward to the Whispering Pines CTR in southern Missouri in two weeks!

 

 

Well the cold weather is offically here.

Lost my Bird House Gouards last night, no new homes for the birdys next spring

Fire place is going full time, but Hay the good news is the bugs are all gone  ;-)

Still some very nice riding weather and the colors are just amazing, and breath taking.

rides with be fewer but so much more prettier.  Stay warm, enjoy till the snow fly's

take care

Well here it is fall, this is my favorite riding season  not too hot and not to cold and alot less pesty flys! Unfortunetly I had to go and get my shoulder hurt at work and now NO RIDING for me until I get it healed up.

Not only will I miss out on riding but also hunting

Looks like I'll be spending more time here @Rocking-G at least I will stay outta trouble!

08/27/2009

It rained really hard today but a little mud didn't keep us from spending time with them. It was a little challenge to get comanche out of the enclosure but he finally did let us lead him out and Arabella was no problem at all. They were both muddy so they got their first bath. It went well, by the time it was over they liked it. Then we went to the barn and after getting them settled in a stall. We groomed them with a brush & curry comb, NO Problem! They let us touch them all over! We practiced putting the halter on/off and they just stood there, great! And Arabella is even learning to back up, and it's not even 24 hrs. since I've had them. She thought she'd nurse on Comanche and I told her NO and showed her the cue for back. It took her a few minutes to get the idea but she did fine. Each time she tried this, we went through the motion and by the end of the night last night she would back with no halter and just the cue!! She is so smart. Comanche is stubbern, his training will take more effort, I think than hers. We'll see. I just figured out how to write on here so after this afternoons learning session I'll write more. We sure do love'em already!!

I just joined this morning and I'm already really enjoying the site!  Thanks Skeeter!

 

I currently have 3 horses.  My 20 year old Quarter Horse gelding was trained in classical dressage before I got him and he is now learning to be a trail horse - very different for him but he seems to enjoy the change.  I have had him for about 7 years and he neither looks or acts his age!  My other 2 are Paint mares, both are 4 years old.  One is a black tobiano that I've had since she was a weanling.  Her sire is Royal Dreamwalker from Wisconsin.  The other is a solid seal bay sired by the black overo Mr. Sundance McCue from Arkansas and I've had her for 2 years.  I am training both of them myself and they are coming along very well.  We are taking our time and doing alot of trail riding as well as ring work to keep from becoming bored or sour.  My tobiano Dream is great to work with on the ground - quite the "pocket pony" but under saddle she is a little headstrong.  One of my neighbors recently introduced me to the Noavel headstall and I have ridden her with it twice now and have seen a huge difference in her attitude.  She does what she is asked now without the "no I want to go over there" attitude and she relaxes into the bridle much more quickly when introduced to new things.  My other mare has had a few less rides but is also doing well in this headstall.  It is a great tool for young horses or for reschooling older horses that tend to lean on the bridle or fling their heads around.  My neighbors mule would never stand to be saddled and now he stands quietly and relaxed when being tacked up.  I normally ride my youngsters in a sidepull early in the breaking stage but I have noticed that they are lighter, more responsive and more relaxed in the Noavel.  I like the fact that as soon as the horse gives to pressure the headstall actually releases instantly - much faster than I can and I have noticed that both my horses are more quick to give and it takes much less contact to ask for that give.  If you are interested in learing about the Noavel and you have Dish network they air a 1/2 hour show on channel 9411 at 8:30 pm central time Wed-Sun.  You can also visit their website at Noavel.net.  I am not affiliated with them nor have I met the people who make this but wanted to share my experiences with it because I'm sure there are others out there who might benefit from it.

Whew!  It's been a long time since I've posted! 

This past weekend, Sam and I competed in the Cedar Creek Competitive Trail Ride near New Bloomfield, MO.  Traditionally, this is a HOT ride, with high temps and humidity.  As we camp in a large pasture, there's no electricity for the a/c.  But this weekend, we were blessed with most unusual weather--highs in the 70s, lows in the high 50s, and no humidity!  What a glorious weekend for a ride!

I arrived Friday just before noon with my friend Yve and her horse, Chico.  This was Yve's first CTR, and we board our horses at the same facility.  We got our trailers parked, camp set up, and ate lunch.  Then we went for a short ride.  After that, we checked in with the ride secretary and greeted fellow competitors.  Then I started dinner (I love to cook at rides).  Yve and I had pan-seared scallops on a bed of sauteed spinach with honey-glazed carrots and a crisp, light Pinot Grigio, followed by angel cake with berries and Cool Whip.  Then we went to briefing, computed our ride times, and went to bed.

Saturday was gorgeous weather-wise.  We timed out at 7 a.m.  The trail took us through meadows full of wildflowers and woods and creeks across the gently rolling hills of central Missouri.  The judges observed us at a tricky creek crossing, and later they watched us negotiate a difficult patch of trail, including a ditch.  We had two pulse-and-respiration stops.  After the second P&R, the judges had us back in hand between two closely-set trees, then mount.  Sam was perfect!  He finished the day with a perfect score.  I lost a point for hitting the cantle when he jumped the ditch.  Yve was the first one over the day's finish line, and I was second.

Saturday night, some friends of Yve's drove in and joined us for dinner (trout amandine finished with Amaretto and red grapes, wild rice, and fresh asparagus with lemon butter, pound cake with berries and Cool Whip), then accompanied us to briefing.  They enjoyed it and said they want to try the sport.

Sunday's weather was just as good as Saturday's, but the obstacles were more difficult.  First we had to open and close a gate.  Since Sam hasn't mastered sidepassing, it wasn't pretty.  But he got the job done, losing only one point.  We had a great time splashing in all the creeks, and Sam made it clear he does not like it when I sponge him off in the creeks.  He drank very well all day, and his metabolics were excellent. 

Then we had an obstacle in which we were to sidepass along a log, do a turn on the forequarters, and sidepass back along the other side of the log.  Rather than yield to my leg, Sam moved into it, repeatedly.  I finally whacked him on the butt with the flat of my hand.  He woke up, and said, "Oh, did you want me to do this?" and did the obstacle perfectly!  He did lose a point for being resistant, though.  But now I know that we need to work on the respect issue.  I smell round-pen time....

We had a long trot-in to a P&R as the judges observed us trotting.  We both aced that, and even after the long trot, Sam's P&R score was the best he'd had all weekend!  And we were first over the finish line.

Sam won second place in our class; I won first in Horsemanship.  Yve, at her first ride, won third in Horsemanship, and Chico took third.  Yve and Chico won the travelling trophy for the highest grade-horse and rider combo score!

We stayed over Sunday night, letting the horses graze on the wonderful pasture where we were camped.  We ate fusilli with scallions, garlic, grilled chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes; beets; and a big salad, with a nice Chardonnay.  I firmly believe that good meals are essential when competing--if you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of your horse!

Yve has now joined NATRC (the sanctioning organization for our competitive trail rides) and is planning to do at least three more rides this year!  She's already working with her horse on the things she learned this weekend.

I learned that Sam doesn't have the respect for me that he should have, so yesterday I put his bay butt in the round pen.  It took 25 minutes of hard trotting before he lowered his head.  As soon as he did, I stopped him, and he walked to me and stood quietly.  I petted him, let him stand for a long time, then we went into the arena and worked in hand on backing, turning, and sidepassing.  He was attentive and respectful.  I think a few more sessions like that will solve the problem.

He learned something at the CTR.  Horses are tied to the trailer, and he figured out that if he raises his head really high, he can see in the "kitchen" window of my trailer.  He likes to stand there and watch me, nickering and conversing while I fix a meal, wash the dishes, or whatever.  He's very much a people horse!

Now I can't wait until the next competitive trail ride, which for me will be at Stephens Forest near Lucas, Iowa, in September!

Let's all wish her great birthday today. Leave her great comment or write her message on her page she will love it . Well have a great day everyone here. Love ya Mom love this site u did a great job and even your members did too.  Love ya KellyLynn

 

The 4th of July is the time for Red White and Blue.

The perfect time to spend with family and friends.

A time for parades and marching bands. A time for get togethers having BBQs and enjoying fireworks.

Hot July brings cooling showers, apricots and yellow flowers, firecrackers, flags, picnics And parties that help us herald the birthday of our country.

 

I just wanted to wish

rocking-g-riding-club members  here a safe holiday this weekend. Have fun!!

Horse Training and Lessons If you are looking for a safe, clean and healthy environment for horses and yourself send me an e-mail. I have years of experience with training, showing and caring for horses and other animals too. Your horse will be treated as my own and that’s a lot of TLC. Buck-A-Roo Stables has lessons and training for all ages and many different skill levels. Specializes in: Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, breaking horses, Barrel racing and other timed events, trail riding and just learning how to ride. We have an indoor arena area and outdoor riding area. Heather has trained 2yr olds that won two Futuritys in the same year. Lessons: $25.00 per lessons session. Training: $500.00 per month but we will work with you if need be. This includes training, lessons, feed, hay, pasture time. Horses will have water checked and changed throughout the day, fed twice a day, hay twice a day, turn out daily weather permitting, stalls cleaned daily and loads of TLC. This is a Non-Smoking facility due to the grass and hay. This is also an alcohol free facility due to the children receiving lessons and children present. Reply to: heatheredwards_69@yahoo.com Thank you for taking your time to read this ad, Donnie and Heather Edwards Buck-A-Roo Stables King City, MO 64463

I wanted to say Happy Father's day for all father here . Have a great day on that day. Give a your father call or even a hand for them on that day . Spend time with them too. Have a great day. From KellyLynn

Hey guys, they say things happen for a reason. Well I found a better Gypsy Vanner Stallion in Randolph,MN. ! His name is Ainsley. He is a beautiful homozygous black and white stallion with double mane and tail. Just go to their site and look! Wow he is beautiful!!!

blackshireequestrian.com         Gypsy Vanner Ainsley look under gypsy stallions at stud

Of course I will have to take my mare from NM to MN to be bred, but I have another dream! I think he's a much better speciman plus he's half brother to the LION KING! ( a very famous stallion) His look will make you melt! I think my Shire mare Bella Donna and Ainsley will be a perfect match! Here's Bella! I am so proud to own her. Took me 35 yers of dreaming but ai did it! i added a photo of her.

I hope all is well with evryone and I again wish to thank everyone who voted for the essay contest. Will keep in touch!

Feel free t email me at daltonbakerranch@hotmail.com  if you want to chat horse!

  Hope youre all haveing a nice Sunday, been raining here but might clear  up for awhile, back in the saddle again, stay safe and blessed , welcome to all the new folks

What a year so far! I flew to Texas in April to see a friend that I have not seen in several years.  John has been a great friend for the past 15 years, we were stationed together back in the Navy days. Now he’s in the Army…LOL..Can’t help but laugh every time I think about it..LOL..sorry, Military joke. Anyway He in now in Iraq for 18 months.

June I flew back to Texas for a wedding. Wow! I am use to standing up with friends in front of a JP or in Vegas or low key beach wedding involving flip-flops and shorts! But this wedding Bill’s fiancé asked form me to be brides maid. Yep the hair, the dress, the nails and even the toe nails were done. I must say I do clean up very well! Pictures to follow as I get them!

Now let me tell you, this trip to Texas was not with out it’s problems! I get to Ontario, Ca airport and I am told I was going to be shuttled to Santa Ana ( It does pay to be early to the airport) then I had to take a wild ride in a mini-van with 5 other people. Driving was a man from India who’s English was just as bad as his driving!!! Oh my Gosh!!!! This guy was a maniac!!! Ok then I get to Santa Ana ( John Wayne Airport). I had to declare my weapon ( Desert Eagle .45) and talk about people freaking! That was the most hilarious thing of the whole trip! I had to show the lady at the counter that it was not loaded. People began backing away and going back out the door. Really? Is that really needed? Ok so here I am wearing baggy jeans and a T-shirt, nails and toe nails done all cute like and wearing a pair of flippers. The lady at the counter is cutting jokes because I have to pull out my make up bag, heels, and dress to get the gun case. She asked me if I always go shooting in heels, to which I reply “ But of coarse, I even have a pretty red ball gown to go with it! But trying to conceal this gun is murder…LOL” So we both think this is funny.. Ok, so I am good to go. I fill out the tag and put it in the case then re-pack everything. I check in the bag and head off to my gate. By now I am dying for a coffee and stand in line at star bucks. I am at the counter ready to place my order and I hear my name over head. Crap! So I go to the gate and tell them my name. This burley woman barks at me “ What do you think you are doing with a undeclared firearm in your suit case?” I look at her as if she had lost her mind, “ Excuse me?” I all but growled. “ I said, what are you doing with an undeclared firearm?” “ I did declare it. There a bright orange tag in the case with the gun.” I said. “ Is the gun case locked?” she demanded. Again I look at her as if she was stupid, “ Of coarse it’s locked” I snapped at her..” What about the suit case?” “ I don’t have a lock on my bag. It’s a back packing bag, you can’t lock it.”I explained. “ Well it’s locked” she bit at me. I was really fed up with her shitty attitude. “ Look lady, my bag cant be locked. You have the wrong suitcase then. My bag is bright orange and black, you can’t miss it.” I was so done with her. She relays back to the people she is talking to on the phone all the while some one is looking at getting me on another flight, of coarse I am on the last flight of the day to Killeen, Tx. After 20 minutes of interrogation with the Ice Guess all was cleared and I could board, mind you with out my coffee…sigh… Ok so I get into Huston and have to haul butt to the far side and take a train to my next gate. 5 minutes to spare, I get on the plane, still coffee less…I tell ya the flight from Huston to Killeen was so stinking bumpy I wish I had borrowed a bull rope and taken my spurs to get a good hold! I still have seat belt bruises!!!!

OK now the fun stuff. My friend who went to Iraq asked me to take care of his truck for him while he is gone. Ok no problem…right…..hahahahaha….the front axle is leaking and needs the seal replaced…uh sure how about we try 1600.00 worth of new axle needed. So I tell the dealership to replace the seal and button the truck back up. I drove that sucker home Sunday! Ladies if you have never had to check front end fluid consider yourselves very lucky!!!! Checking the fluid requires getting under the truck with a 3/8 wrench and undoing the nut. Then you have to stick your finger in the the hole because there is no stick like for oil and tranny fluid. Now just this morning I discovered you have to have a pump and hose to get the fluid in the hole…naturally I am contorting the bottle and myself to get it in. Now mind you I did it, but dam! I really made a mess! Of coarse there are men all over the truck stop that are having a great time watching a short wearing woman with nails cuss a 4x4 truck like a bad cow! But hay! I did it with style and grace and managed not to break a nail doing it!!!

So now I am home by Monday. I took a much deserved nap and the went for a great ride that night with one of the borders. Then Today I did some running around in town and I am so very happy to be home. I used to love road trips, but now…if I don’t have a trailer with horses going to some where fun, forget it!!! LOL. It’s gonna take me a few days to recover!!! LOL….

Oh yeah! I forgot…the wedding was beautiful! All went well, even though there were the jitters and whatnot and a family reunion to boot all tied up in the weekend. It was a whirl wind for sure!! But the food was great the people were very nice and I am very glad to be home. I am truly turning into a hermit!!!

Evolutionary Horsemanship - What is it? It is a way of keeping and working with horses that considers the “whole” horse – diet/nutrition, health (physical, mental and emotional), hoof care,  age, conformation, as well as stable management practices. It incorporates many methods and variations of Natural Horsemanship – but- it is not just another Natural Horsemanship method, it’s not just “round penning” and it’s not your grandfather’s way of horse training. Why evolutionary? Because we’ve hopefully evolved to more humane, communication-oriented methods of horse teaching and moved away from the more dominant, aggressive methods of whips and chains.

 

So what really is Natural Horsemanship? It is a way of communicating with a horse in a way that is “natural” for a horse. We use the horse’s natural instinct to illicit a desired response. Horses are “prey” animals, more flight than fight. Their predominant instinct is to flee first. Now most of our horses are domestic – they’ve never seen a wolf or mountain lion but the basic flight instinct is still very strong. Fleeing or yielding from pressure or stresses is an innate instinct and is the one we target. We use pressure to get a “yielding” response. We put the pressure on, the horse responds, yields to it and we take the pressure off. Thus making the horse handleable in a way the horse understands. We control the amount of pressure and timing of the release. We use what we know of the horse’s most basic instincts to get a response, then fine tune that response into what we want from the horse. Basic examples of this are: squeeze the horse’s sides with our legs and the horse moves forward, pull back on the reins and the horse stops.

 

Now, knowing this, let’s explore “pressure” from a horse’s point of being. Horses are very sensitive beings. They can flick a fly off their back with a twitch of skin. Another example is a herd of horses peacefully grazing then a second later they are galloping away, set in motion by an unseen signal from the herd leader. Horses can feel the slightest “pressure” because they can sense energy, vibrations. This is nothing mystical or cosmic – horses feel or sense energy and any change in it. We’re all composed of atoms, zipping around, creating vibrations i.e. energy. We are all constantly sending out energy. From our thoughts, feelings, emotions to our actions we send out vibrations. Now the horse, being a Prey animal, has become very skilled at sensing and reading energy. It is necessary for their survival – sense the danger and move the entire herd out of harm’s way. So “pressure” is energy or vibrations. For a horse it means reading an emotion or a “feeling”, interpreting body language and responding appropriately.

 

And this is the true basis of “Natural Horsemanship”. Evolutionary Horsemanship uses these methods, combining techniques of several prominent trainers and clinicians. It also addresses the human factor – helping people become grounded, stay positive, work through fear and nervousness and feel the energy in order to become the benevolent leader their horses need. Evolutionary Horsemanship helps people to realize and understand that most often their feelings and emotions have a direct impact on their interactions with their horse. Ever try to catch a horse when you were very upset or angry? Probably wasn’t easy. It also teaches people to realize and understand their horse’s feelings too – from subtle nuances in body language to full-blown behavioral issues.

Evolutionary Horsemanship encompasses much more than basic groundwork and riding skills. It’s about building a relationship, developing a partnership and strengthening a bond. It encompasses all that is “horse” with an emphasis on natural.

 

Explore Evolutionary Horsemanship and Find Solutions for:

Becoming a benevolent herd leader

Horse-Human Communication

Aggressiveness, Nervousness, and Fear – both horse and human

Gentling

Safe Haltering

Safe tying

Basic horse health – vital signs, illness/pain symptoms, first aid and alternative therapies

Nutrition

Hoof handling and care, barefoot trimming

Proper leading, driving

Round pen techniques

Yielding hindquarters/forequarters

Spooking and Shying

Trailer Loading

Ride bitless

One rein stop and a better “whoa”

Hay everyone

Hope all are having a great Memorial Day weekend

But let us not forget those who are far from are shores

defend our home and land

Lets us all say a prayer of Thanks to those soliders

who have given their service and those that have given

their lives so that we may sleep safe in our homes

Hug a Vet and say Thank you on this Memorial Day.

 

We couldn't have ask for a better weekend for riding,

camping , see old friends and meeting new ones.

 

Life is good

well gotta run - I hear my pony calling

and I am feeling the need to

Nuzzel a Muzzel

Well Everyone can we really believe that spring is finally here

Grass is getting tall, horses are just about shedded out

and plans for trail ride's are beginning to take flight

although temps are still a little cool

oh how our future does look bright, bright, bright

Hope everyone is having a great day

well as always gotta go - for I am feeling the need to

Nuzzel a Muzzel   - god ble

Hope everyone is in good spriits with the coming of good riding weather

we were finally starting to dry up on the farm here in Michigan.  And now

we are starting all over with the rain we are getting .  Oh well such is life in

Michigan.  Can't wait to get to go on the first camp out with the horses

which is coming up Memorial weekend 4 days of Riding Heaven  yea.....

Been doing clean up and repairs from over winter so haven't been able to do much with the poines....

no babies this year  With the way the economy is

getting ready to start breaking out our 3 yr olds and taking the trail riding

I have added some up dates on my classifieds on our ads here and have added some new photos

hope you can take the time to check them out.

well gotta run my ponies are callin and I am feeling the need to nuzzel a muzzel

take care all and god ble

 

 

On May 16, 2009, it’s “2-Legs For 4-Legs”. Deidre Sharp, founder and President of Horse Play, a non-profit equine rescue and sanctuary in Saunderstown, RI, will walk across Rhode Island (from the RISPCA in East Providence to Horse Play in Saunderstown, about 35 miles) to raise awareness and funds for Horse Play and the RISPCA / Marvin Fund. Every 5 minutes an American horse is slaughtered in Canada or Mexico, the fate of many horses sold at auction. With the current economic crisis, many people are forced to give up their horses and many of those horses end up at slaughter. Horse Play provides a safe haven for such horses, but our facility is full (19 equines) and we are also facing the same economic crunch. The cost for hay and feed has risen dramatically. We are forced to put horses on our “waiting list” but how long can they wait? We receive at least 3-4 calls a week and 5-6 emails from people needing help. Horse Play is including the RISPCA in this endeavour as they have a fund – the Marvin Fund – which assists owners in difficult situations and helps them to keep their beloved pets – horses included. Please consider sponsoring Deidre on this walk on Saturday May 16!! Any amount will be appreciated and it’s tax-deductible. You can make a donation by visiting our Firstgiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/horseplayri.
You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Horse Play by Firstgiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation, or you can just mail a check made out to Horse Play, 143 Gilbert Stuart Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874. We also use Paypal, our Paypal account is horseplayri@msn.com - just make a note that it’s a donation towards the 2-Legs for 4-Legs - Walk Across RI. Contact Horse Play for more info or a Sponsor form for multiple pledges (401)294-3565 or email horseplayri@msn.com

We are asking for your help as we had a very long, cold winter- Horse Play is participating in a contest for $1000 - you can help us win - just watch our video

Horse Play - Saving Horses From Slaughter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n42EFvSkfv4

then rate it and also comment on it - the highest rating and most comments wins - we sure could use $1000 - this is quick and easy - you will have to sign up for a youtube account tho - but it's really quick and free too! So please check this out and give us a hand (rate and comment) and forward to all of your friends - thanks so much -
and next - this is REALLY important - I am sending this out in hopes that some of you will help us - ANY amount will help. Note that ALL proceeds will go to Horse Play and the RISPCA - Horse Play is staffed entirely by volunteers and we depend on the public for support. Please help us spread the word and raise awareness of this event. The need is great!

Yesterday (Saturday) Sam and I spent some wonderful time together.  We didn't ride--I just groomed him and played a bit.  Then I started petting him with big, firm, long strokes, starting at his poll and working down and back.  He closed his eyes, lowered his head, and sighed hugely.  After a while he turned his side to me, so I worked that area.  Then he turned his butt to me, and I did some deep massage on his hindquarters.  I then did his other side.  He was so happy and content!  It was a blessed time together.

What a great session. Blue shows a major want and desire to learn, bless his heart. I have to say he’s like the cowardly lion with a big heart!

 

 

Blue has a lot of issues to overcome and the major one is being scared of everything,i.e loud noises, quick movements, buckets, wagons, so on and so forth. When he gets scared it’s almost impossible to get him to come when called. So as of yesterday Blues sacking out has begun.

 

 

Yesterday our freak out session began when one of the ranch dogs had a seizure. He did not understand what was going on and hid in his safety zone, his dog crate. Once I was done handling the seizure, I had a hard time getting Blue to come out of his crate and had to leash him and force him out. His world was off kilter as far as he was concerned.

 

I had to keep him leashed while feeding the horses. The wagon was a big concern for him. I have a plastic wagon I use to put the buckets in and the hay instead of making several trips for 11 horses. I made Blue walk on the same side with the wagon and get him to understand that it would not kill him.  Then we had issues with the buckets. I made as much noise as I could with the buckets until he quit freaking out.

 

Today Blue dealt with the wagon fairly well. Although he still eyes the noisy object with some suspicion, he no longer tried running from it like it was a dog eating monster. Now when a bucket touched him, he began having a heart attack! I rubbed his body with the bucket and then attached the bucket to him. Now mind you it is a small bucket not a large one like one would imagine. Soon Blue is carrying his bucket like he has a job and now understands the bucket is not a dog eating monster!

 

We took a break from all the dog eating monsters and now move on to playing ball. He still has no clue what a ball is but boy is it fun to run with Cole and try to figure out the game.

 

Now back to training. We worked on our basic commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Up, and Off. I used the wagon as a training tool. I asked him to get up on the dog eating monster. At first he was very timid about getting on to this scary object, and after a few attempts he did just what was asked of him. Scared out of his mind he trusted what I asked of him and found an overkill of praise. I told him off and tugged on his leash a bit and he jumped to the ground. After two more attempts he gained the confidence and executed the task flawlessly. Again he got the over kill of praise.

 

So now we moved on to the truck. Now you would think the truck is no big deal. Well when your the cowardly lion it’s like being asked to sky dive with out a back up parachute! You have to blindly trust the guy who packed you parachute! It took several days to get him to jump into the cab of the truck. So now we have mastered the up command in the wagon. I use Cole to illustrate to Blue the Up and Off Command for the back of the truck. Cole is like “Ok this is basic…what’s your deal dude?” Easily said by a dog who has not known any hardships in his life…Blue’s 1st attempt was pitiful, but it was a try-more than I expected. He put his paws on the bumper and tried to hop. I helped him with a boost still using the Up command. His 2nd try was better and he crawled his way up. His 3rd attempt was a success! After that it was easy street! Go job kiddo!

 

Now it is time to have some fun with this- I tell him up and he jumps on the truck, I tell him to stay and I walked off…He stayed!!!! The I asked him  to come and he did… Now we practiced this a few times and then I goof. With out thinking I tell him down and give a slight tug on the leash. He looks at me like Belay that last command! I could almost swear I could hear him actually say it too! I over kill the praise as he did what I told him. Down means lay down…now I tell him off and he jumps off the truck…Ok dog trainer…who’s training who here…LOL…

Over all Blue did very good and I am very proud of his accomplishments the last two days. We still have a long way to go before he is healed mentally, but each day is better than the last and each day is a step to a new healthy life.

Thank you for the wonderful donation...

The signs you made for my rescue horse trailer are perfect!!!!

Sending you light & love always...

Peace,

Candi C Cooper

www.thesweetwaterranch.com

Animal rescue / Adoption 911

Hi Ya'll,

I have noticed alot of skepticism over transporters lately so I figured I
would properly introduce myself and give ya'll a little bit of back ground on
me.

I was born and raised around horses. While other kids were using 3 wheelers,
dirt bikes, and bicycles for their daily commute and amuzement I was on horse
back. A buddy and I would use our horses to travel from farm to farm working the
hay fields, crick runnin on hot days, etc.
Then the teen years hit. When we as humans hit this phase where we have to
find out who we are by running away from what we really are. I went as far as to
join the Marines to see the world and "get out of this one horse town." After
the Gulf War and my enlistment was up I came back to the same town. But still
didn't return to the farm.
15 years went by and I was talking to a friend. telling them about how my
daughter draws, dreams, rights, and breathes about horses. They told me of a
friend of theirs that trained trail horses for a living and would more then
gladly introduce her to "her dreams." From that point on, both of us was hooked!
A void that had been in my life had become filled again. Ever since then I have
been head over heels with our fine Equine friends.
I was introduced to Monty Roberts techniques and they have blown me away. He
has become my hero! And I now have this hunger to learn anything new from any
horse that I come into contact with. Two years ago I started delivering from the
local auctions as a hobby. Just hanging out and waiting for that "instant buyer"
to need a ride for their new partner in this world. I can't express the feeling
that I get being part of those special moments. I call them "Join-Up Day"
moments.
Well january of this year i was laid off. So I decided to take my hobby on
the road. I get to expand my horizons on learning from different enviroments,
techniques, people, and the horses! Some of the horses I have ran into have
taught me so much in five minutes about who they are. All we have to do is
listen or watch! That's freakin cool to me!!! All we have to do is meet them
halfway and they will tell us what we need to know to help them. In the
meanwhile I'm building a relationship with each one I transport. To see them
progress! Wow, it'll blow ya away.

Well I guess that's about all I got or can think of to say anyway. So take
care, happy trails, and

C-ya on Join-up Day!
Brant Bliss
ibebrant@...
740-819-9882

At the national convention of the North American Trail Ride Conference in Kansas City, we had lots of great speakers from Kansas State University.  We had talks on equine nutrition, on lameness in sport horses, on managing the carbohydrate-intolerant horse, etc.  But the one that I learned most from was one on ticks.

Ticks!

Who'd think that would be entertaining?  But it was fascinating!

The biggest take-home message I got was do not, DO NOT, squash a tick.  They are full of bacterial, pathogens, and eggs.  And the eggs can live even when they are squashed out.  So when you squash a tick, you're releasing pathogens and eggs.

Keep a pill bottle with regular rubbing alcohol in it.  Pull the ticks off you (don't try to burn them off or use nail polish--they may spit stuff back into you) and drop them in the alcohol.

Don't flush ticks down the toilet.  You cannot drown them.  They will crawl out and lay eggs in your house.

And it's almost tick season!

Had 2 great rides!

Left around 11 am..my roomate is training for a marathon and I decided to join her except I rode the Mustang..a runner I am not..well unless I am being chased! Sandy kept the steady pace for about 5 miles and Chance picked his cruising speed and off we went. The last 2 miles was just walking as Sandy lost her 2nd wind..we are gonna do it again next week.

A really good riding buddy came by around 3 and we took Mr. Reliable (Gus) and Possum. Lydia rides Possum all the time for me while I handle the "boys". We went out for Oh I wou;d say 3 1/2 hours. Took my dogs with us as well, they need the work out as much as the horses! Unfortunately as it gets hotter they will have to stay at home unless I go to the mountains.

Possum, bless her heart, was patient as a saint as we had equipment issues. just could not get the saddle to fit just right. Lydia's on the undertall side and I have been trying to find saddles that will fit her and the horse...I have 3 more saddles to try...LOL...I will find the right fit!

Well, I need to get unglued from this computer and go saddle up! Stay tuned for the next adventure =)

Wow..this was an unusual day. Ever have a day where it seemed everything was out of balance and the Zen just up and left? Yeah well that was today. It's not even close to the full moon and I am nervous what the full moon will be like...I need to get a note from the coroner and call in dead on the full moon. Ya know the stay in bed and only get out for cookie dough and hot cocoa? Yeah one of those type days.
I worked KOKO this morning and then turned him out in the turn out with the ladies. He did alright. Nothing to spectacular but he's getting there. Worked my Mustang, I think the 4 yr old acted better..=) but all in all not to bad all things considering, he will come around with regular work, Shoer came, got a bunch of horses done, fed and called it a day.
Right now as I type this I can feel the Zen creeping back in...hopefully to stay for a while...It's so nice and quiet. The dogs are all resting practically on my feet, I can hear the fish tank bubbling...which reminds me, I need to feed the fish. Will have to blog about the fish some time...she's something else...I am not a fish person, but this fish in particular is pretty cool..
I am hoping Sunday is a better day. I hope it is just as nice as to day- weather wise that is- I actually got sun burned...didn't realize it until I called it quits for the day and was on the phone wondering why my face felt hot...thought it was a power surge or something...LOL...
Well another day gone by and learned something new about myself. I some where along the line developed a patience I didn't realize existed in me where before the chain of events that took place today would have seriously set me skyrocketing and saying something that would have offended someone....Guess this old dog can learn something new.

Please tune in to

www.iamhealthyradio.com and listen to my talk show "Four legged Love"...

I always have a stampede of interesting alternative animal facilitators /  guests.

This week I will have Yonnick Firehorse / natural horse -man

Peace,

Candi Cane Cooper

See me on the cover of the March Issue of :

True Cowboy Magazine

www.truecowboymagazine.com

 

Peace,

Candi Cane Cooper

ww.thesweetaterranch.com

CANDI'S ANIMAL RESCUE / ADOPTION 911

www.thesweetwaterranch.com

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Baby horse & mom are rescued from slaughter....

Thanks to all of you that have made Rescue Adoption 911 possible: Misty Smith, West Valley Horse Center, The Stable Snob, The Sullivan Family, Will & Rena, Successful Data, Anna Page, Blankets Of Love, Rhiannon Clark, O.H. Kruse, The Man, Sherri, Patrick & Phillip, J.S., Triple Crown, Pet AG Inc., Kimberly Powers-Mountain Meadows,and Wendell Donaldson-Second Chance Ranch, Calamity Cate, Calabasas Saddlery, Tim Hoffman esq., Designing Health-The Missing Link, Skeeter - Rocking G Riding Club and Tim & Rhonda Thompson. And especially to my Holistic team of facilitators: Yonnick Firehorse, Dr. Mike Reuben, Dr. Tiffany Margolin and Inge Halliday-Malibu Horses.

Peace,

Candi Cane Cooper

www.thesweetwaterranch.com

www.iamhealthyradio.com

 

 

Back in the (mumble mumble) 1960s, I was a member of the Mounted Girl Scout troop here in St. Louis.  It was a fun, safe way to own a horse and participate in structured learning activities.  I lost touch with almost all the girls in the intervening years.

Several weeks ago, I manned a booth at the Missouri Equine Council's horse fair in Columbia, MO, with Gabby Moore.  Gabby hailed someone she knew, calling out, "Hey, Lisa!"  I looked at the woman and recognized her from 40 years ago as someone from the Girl Scout troop!

Lisa and I both ride Missouri Foxtrotters.  She has now joined the North American Trail Ride Conference, the group for which I was holding the booth open, and is planning to do competitive trail riding this spring.

Small world!

 

Whew!!! What a day! Had to drive down to fall brook today to pick up a trailer and a horse. The wind was insane!!!! I grew up with these high winds, but man! enough already. My usual nerves of steele got tested to day!

I took both dogs with me and had a great time. Blue is doing much better even though we had a set back last night. I always make it a point to tell everyone about my "dog rules" Please no look, touch or talk for at least the first 10 minutes here. One of the ladies I know came over to barrow some polo wraps and right off the bat tried to pet my new dog and made a sudden movement too close to me and SNAP!!!! went the Heeler. Naturally I had to bust Blue for snapping with out a command and then I had to get after the lady. Thankfully she was not hurt and only her sleeve was tagged.

Blue has really become very super glued to me. On one aspect that's so cool! I know he has my back. He's not a barker like Cole. He does the low growl if something requires my attention, if not he dosn't say word boo. He's been handling crate training fairly well and is easy to snap out of the anxiety whine. At night he will sleep in the crate on his own. We have cuddle time in the morning, other than that every one goes to their own beds for the night.

The weather has been so crappy that I have to bundle up like the state puff marshmellow woman and take my dogs out for walks. If they don't get at least a 30 minute around the block walk and get out some energy, the house looks like I held a rave party!!! I also take my roommates dogs out. Every one is the high energy type. I ave my Aussie cattle dog, Blue, and Border Collie/ Britney Spaniel mix, Cole, My roommate has a Aussie Cattle Dog, Poppy, Aussie Sheperd, Cowboy, and a Border Collie/ Pit mix Lilly. Plus taking everyone out helps with the pack mentallity and keeps things very low key.

Well I am hoping it clears up this weekend. I am really wanting to go for a ride bad!!!! I haven't been riding in two weeks!

YAY!!! We finally got a break in our weather. The sun was out yesterday with temps. in the 50's and the weather is supposed to be the same today. I fooled around with my "Sugar Horse" for about 2 hours yesterday...messing with her feet mostly. I enjoyed myself so much I think I'm going to head back out today. Bye!!!

*BIG SIGH*  4+ inches of snow to come.  It just started coming down about 30 minutes ago.  Well, I guess it's a good day to sleep!  Haha!  Hope everyone is having a great day!

Well not much has changed since my last blog report

but hay were suppose to get a short heat wave I think Sunday

is suppose to be around 32. 

But we all just gotta remember only 2 more months of this mess

and Spring will be sprung..... yea 

can't wait till we can start riding again,  an indoor arena, an indoor arena

my kingdom for an indoor arena

Have to keep that thought for when I win the lottery... 

anyway gotta run  ---- I'm  feeling the need to go nuzzel a muzzel

take care n god bless everyone

Well.now that the deep freeze has set in,The once warm farm is now a big chore..the pump froze (we dont ussally have it this cold but 1 degrees was a bit much),so out came the 7 gallon plastic containers that had to be pain stakingly filled with half gallon milk juggs.and those gallon ice tea juggs (wich are nice and thick)that iv been saving all summer sure came in handy for the mini barn..iI set out just before day break in the dark to give my kids a long awaited drink but found the troughs filled to the top and iced over..ugg!i fumbled around in the faint lite looking for my axe but settled for the wood chopper with the big handle...I chopped and chopped to no avail.now i had to find empty buckets wich i did and they all refreshed them selves (all 19 of em)   now being from the north originaly you would of thought id remember about frozen water.. so im sayen this now lol...when ya know a deep freeze is a comen !!leave room in the trouphs to be able to place fresh water for the horses to get a nice drink.and when it thaws  if you can dump the ice water and get fresh.. ok your thinking oh why dont she use heaters?  well due to this hills there no electric except in the barn(shed row) cant put a heater in all the buckets,each stall has 2 water buckets.no can do..but its ok ill just get up later and turn up the sun..

It's about 9:30 a.m. and we have about 4 inches of snow.  By the end of today we will probably have 8.  It's a very steady snow.  I'm off of work today so I'm staying inside where it's warm and cozy.  Tomorrow I'll have to venture out though.  Yuck!  Anyone else getting weather? 

I remember being school-aged and getting 12 inches of snow at a time.  That hasn't happened in several years though.  It's been very dry throughout all the seasons over the last few years.  This snow today will help with the moisture which is desperately needed. 

Have a great day everyone!

Wow, we have been so lucky here the last couple of days.  Managed a break in our cold streak and actually got to go riding today and yesterday.  Yippi Yi Yeah!, Yippi Yi Yo! oh what a wonderful day. 

It has been so cold!!! Cabin fever has really set in with me. When I started my car yesterday about 9:00 a.m. the temperature was -8. How many days until Spring? :o)

I just wanted to say hello to all on this site.  I am newbie in here and just wanted to let you know a little about me. 

I am a single mother of three children.  I have 3 horses with one on the way, four rabbits, three dogs, a llama, and fish.  Between the kids and all the animals I am usually pretty busy. 

I also run my own farrier business and work part time at a radiator shop.  I have been a farrier now for 6 years now but due to an injury to my ankle from training a horse, I was down for over a year and had to start all over.

I own a Saddlebred, Andalusion, and Arab cross chestnut and white pinto, alot of people say he must be hot, but he is far from it.  He is under training right now for driving and when he gets a little older we will start saddleseat with him.  He is one gorgoues boy.

I also have a Sorrel and white paint mare who is now pregnant for the first time and I am plenty anxious for the baby to get here.  She is eventually going to be my daughters barrel and western pleasure pony.  She is a good mare but has a little bit of attitude, which I like she keeps me on my feet, lol!!!!

I aslo have a Running Quarter named Jack, he is the family and lesson horse.  He is 7 years old even though he acts like he is thirty, he is my trusty ole steed that I can let anyone ride and know he will take care of them.  He is currently being leased to one of my clients as a therapy horse and doing great at it.

I am a big advicate in horse owner education.  I have so many clients that have had horses for years and been through many farriers, because they ask a question and the farrier usually does not give them an answer.  I am here for any question one may have about feet or other lameness issues or any general question, and if i don't know something I will do the research and see what I can do to help out.

I am excited to meet the many people in here and look foward to the friendships that come with it.

Horses, for the most part, think one dimensionally.  They tend to run off in straight lines, only to waver off their course due to restrictions of the terrain.  They really have no concept of area as we do.  That is untill their space gets so tight that they feel trapped.

 

 A horse's  primary concern with a threat is only the distance between them and the threat.  This distance varies with the amount of concern of the horse and the amount of pressure the threat is causing.

 

 Why then, you ask, is it so much harder to catch a horse in a 1/4 mile square, 40 acre pasture, than in a 40 ft square paddock?  

 

 This is mostly due to the length of the 40 acre pasture and the distance they can put between us.  A horse really dosen't care or understand the amount of area to each side of it.  He just wants to stay ahead of us.

 

 So big deal, you say.  That's pretty obvious that a 40 acre pen would be longer than 40 foot paddock.  How does that make a round pen any different than a small square paddock?  What is the big deal of the round pen?  You will soon see how that the horse's linear thinking is important in how we can use a round pen to our advantage.

 

 In the smaller 40 ft square pen he can not stay as far ahead of us as he wants.  Each time he is stopped by the fence.  He soon becomes mentally tired of dealing with the stress of the situation.  He is trapped and gives up.  He allows us to catch him.  Or kill him if we so wished.  He doesn't care too much at this point.  But give him a way out and off he will run.

 

 So out to the larger pasture, again,  he can still run off as he wishes because we aren't able to keep up.  If we could keep up, he would give in to us as easily as he would in the smaller square pen.  This can be proven if the loose horse is chased by a person on horseback.  On horseback we can keep up with him to the other end of the pature.  He will even give in sooner as he becomes physically tired as well.  On horseback we are as fast as he is.

 

Now imagine a pen 1/4 mile long but only 10 feet wide.  The horse can still run from us and will do so. We will not be able to keep up on foot.  Once we get him down to the other end he will be mentally and physically rested by the time we get there.  If we close in on him he may give up and allow himself to be caught or he may fight us.  If we get out of the pen and go around him to the very end of the pen he will once again take off the other direction as we re-enter.  We have drasticly reduced the area of the 40 acre pasture but the distance is still there for escape.  And again, the reason he can escape is because we can't keep up with him. Sooner or later though he will mentally give up and we can trap him in one end.

 

Now imagine a curve in our 1/4 mile long pen. The horse, as it runs off, will follow the curve of the fence just as he would restrictive terrain out on the open range.  He will hug the outside fence so that he is going as straight as he is able.

 

Now imagine that the pen is so curved that one end touches the other, with the ends open and connected.  It would look like two very large round pens. One, 10 feet inside the other.  The larger one being just over 400 feet across. The horse now can run from us continually as we chase him around and around.  In his mind he is still going straight as possible with the outside fence line causing him to actually run inside the curve of it.  He does not fight this curve, he just travels along it.

 

Now imagine that we removed the inside pen to allow us to cut across to the other side if we choose to do so.  At 400+ feet wide, most of us still can not cut across the pen to intercept him.  If we could, it would certainly seem to the horse that we are actually faster than him, as once we were behind him and now we are in front. He doesn't understand that we moved laterally to get ahead of him.  If we are faster, then we are probably stronger and braver, as well.  Especially if we seem to act that way.

 

So what to do as far as our inabiltiy to get across the pen?  We reduce it's size, of course.

 

Not so much that they would feel trapped or that the curve of the pen would inhibit their foot placement.  40 foot diameter is about the smallest we can go. Any less and they may start to feel trapped as well as the curve starts to effect their foot placement while moving at a trot or lope.  60' or 80' feet makes a better pen for riding in, but 40' is what most of us need for groundwork, so that we can easily cut across many times without wearing us out.

 

Now as we add pressure by approaching he can and will leave us behind by running off around the inside of the pen.  Yet we can easily cross and get ahead of him to cut him off and force him to yeild to us.  He only knows that we were behind and now in front. We are faster than he is.  We can even run along side him if we choose to. Now matter how far he runs we can keep up.  The pen is still large enough so that we can back off to release the pressure on him as we choose to.

 

Again if we are faster, we are stronger.  And we are braver, as we are willing to confront him face on and turn him.  We are also now proving we are less of a threat as we are not moving in for the kill even though it seems we could each time he yeilds and turns.  We are acting more like a herd leader, moving him where we want,  than a predator chasing him down for the kill.

 

He doesn't give in to us by being trapped against the fence and mentally worn out as he may in a square pen.  He gives in to us because he is physically worn out as we are now as fast as he is.  In the round pen he still has a direction to run off to if he wishes to. He is not trapped.  Only tired.  We also have not harmed him durning this chase as a predator would.

 

As he gives in to his tiredness, and our obvious lack of desire to move in and kill him as he yeilds in a turn, he will slow and lower his head.  If we then back off, instead of advancing on him, he will recognize this move as an obvious move of a herd leader, and not a predator at all as he had first feared.  The leader has moved him and now is allowing him to rest.

 

If we then turn our back and walk off in the circle of the pen he will follow his new leader.

 

In future sessions in the round pen he will give to us long before he wears out as he is already looking at us as a herd leader.  We are no longer the threat that we once were.  He will be much more attentive in his yeilding to us and more willingly move to our cues and aids as we continue to instruct him in the pen.

 

As this relationship develops, the distance between him and us becomes more important in his mind as a safety factor instead of the threat factor it once was.  He does not feel safe when pushed too far away by us. 

 

So now, out in the large pasture, he still may not want to come right up to us when we first go out to get him.  But if we drive him off,  just as we might in the round pen, he will circle around us at the basic distance that he does in the round pen, and then come in to us as we turn our back on him.  Soon he knows if he doesn't come right up he will be driven off and made to circle us.

 

At that point in his training he will come right up to us.  He is not coming up for food. He is not giving in because he feels trapped. He is coming up because he wants to be close and follow his leader. He feels a need to be close to us.  As he becomes herd bound to us he will be less herd bound to the others.

 

 

 

 

Okay, so today is the first day of my blogging. I talked to Tracy (Vanguard Arabians, where I am purchasing VA Qubla Qhan) today and she said that Qenn was doing great and that she would try to get me some new pictures of him within the next couple of weeks. I still haven't been out to see him. I also talked to Bob Langrish and we are going to set up a time for a photo shoot so maybe we will be seeing Qenn on the cover of a calender or in a book somewhere. Wouldn't that be neat? Anyways I can't say much tonight I am very tired and I need to go to bed. :-) TTYL!

Well, 2 out of 3 of my posts make my life sound like a big tragedy. It's really not though. December has been a hard month for my family though. Yesterday, little Toni was killed in a car accident. She was 4 years old. Our families are very close and Toni and my daughter were friends. They played together a lot. Please keep Toni's friends and family in your thoughts and prayers along with James's. Thanks for being supportive during these hard times.

I had a foal born this morning to my white poa/appy mare. we had no clue she was in foal because she had been away from all stallions due to her age and lack of papers, but we do have a bay colt with a appy blanket on his butt just cute as a button.
sonja c

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  Santa came to see Alaynah so everything is wonderful at my house! 

On December 8, 2008 I had a good friend who tragically passed away. Please keep James's friends and family in your thoughts and prayers. "Miss Ya, James."

Celebration to step up drug tests
Friday, December 19, 2008
By Mary Reeves

Besides having their hooves and hocks palpitated for signs of scarring, their fetlocks swabbed for chemical agents, and their gaits studied for signs of abuse, Tennessee walking horses will be facing another sort of test in coming years. The random drug tests taken at the last two Celebrations were just the groundwork for another way to fight the war on soring.

"The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration included random drug testing of animals in an overall plan to protect the health and safety of the horses, the integrity of the event, and enforcement of the Horse Protection Act," stated a press release issued Tuesday by Calsonic Arena manager Jimmy Burton.

Test horses were selected at random each night for a total of 30 samples, the release stated. Ten of the 30 samples detected a variety of medications from local anesthetics, anti-inflammatories, antihistamines, and bronchodilators.

"Last year, we had two out of 28 test for bute (phenylbutozone, an anti-inflammatory drug)," said Dr. Doyle Meadows, who took over as CEO of the Celebration after that testing. "The other numbers were probably about the same (as this year's.)

Meadows did not know if any of the 10 horses that tested positive for drugs were disqualified for other reasons during the Celebration.

Dr. Mike Harry, the official Celebration veterinarian, said no horses tested for bute this year, and most of the drugs found in blood tests were local anesthetics, the majority used for horses uncomfortable in a tail set.

But when it comes to determining if the local anesthetic was used to ease the discomfort of a tail set or to hide pain resulting from soring, Harry said, "There's no way to tell.

"We're going to have a real serious set down to talk about what drugs will be acceptable."

For now, the National Horse Show Commission has no protocol when it comes to drug testing the animals -- but that's what Harry and several others are in the process of changing.

"There's no protocol, no penalty process," said Meadows. "This was just a screen for us to see what was going on. In order for there to be any kind of a penalty phase, there have got to be rules and regulations set up for this. Until there's a penalty protocol, they wouldn't know what they could or couldn't use. This was just to see if we needed to do anything."

This information gathered during the last two Celebrations is a very important guideline for future testing and subsequent violations, the release stated. Harry, working on recommendations from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, selected Industrial Laboratories, of Wheat Ridge, Colo., to perform drug screening analysis.

Meadows said he trusted the judgment of the veterinarians involved and the NHSC to decide if a protocol was needed.

"The whole commission is interested in doing drug testing," he said. "Most of the other breeds have drug testing, the thoroughbreds, the equitation federation, AQHA. But it's got to be fair and we've got to know what they can and can't use."

Harry is a part of a task force put in place to compile a list of medications that will be permitted, restricted, or forbidden. United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) medication guidelines will be compared to facilitate this list.

"They have a protocol set up already and vets contracted," the Fayetteville veterinarian said. "We're going to try to pattern after them, and maybe even use their vets and labs."

Harry said the protocol would not be ready for some time, and at his most optimistic, he said, it would be by the 2009 Celebration.

"I appreciate Dr. Harry's work in obtaining the samples at The Celebration and his interpretation of the blood test results. This is just another tool to allow for fair play and honest competition at The Celebration," said Meadows.

"I would like to thank the trainers, owners and exhibitors of all horses that I tested at the 2008 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration," said Harry. "Everyone was courteous and cooperative while allowing me to perform blood testing procedures on their horses."

http://www.t-g.com/story/1487316.html    <--Link to the Article

White haired pink skinned horses are prone to getting carcinoma cancers, even on the male parts. After all the work, all the time, all the holistic & homeopathic treatments, all the sheath cleanings, it looks like it's returned. I thought maybe it was just a fungus, candida, or something like that. I thought I had it cleared up after this last go round. Maybe the vet was right, but she didnt test it. So I couldnt accept it. I had to try to help him.

I had the highest hopes for Gus the day i got him. He was an ex-parade horse, a good horse. "he just needs to be ridden" He was a little under weight, no problem. Fattening them up is my specialty. He was going to be my riding horse. I let him settle in a few days and got him eating good. Then I rode him for the first time, which was great.. Until he got spooked by a donkey in a pasture we were pasing and he bolted. I pulled and pulled on the reins and he wouldn't stop. He got faster and faster and felt like a motorcycle with the throtle stuck underneath me with it's gears shifting on their own. I fell off and hit the pavement. I thought my back was broken as I laid there trying to regain my consiousness and breathe. I heard the school bus coming and managed to crawl on my belly to the side of the road so it wouldn't run over me. I could only imagine what the driver and students might have thought with my horse long gone, ran home with out me. They didnt even stop to ask the bloody woman who was laying on the side of the road if she was ok or if she needed help. Luckily I had my cell phone and called home "I'm hurt, come get me" was all I could get out. i knew he'd find me because I wasn't far from the house. He picked me up and put me in the truck and took me home. Where my horse was at the gate munching hay. I cried in my horses face and wiped my blood on his nose. I wanted him to smell my pain, it was excruciating. My sacroiliac was fractured, my back turned purple and black from mid-ways all the way down my buttocks. It took about 2 months for the visible bruising to fade away. I was laid up for about a month. I had to give away the other 2 horses i was caring for, a filly with a broken ankle because I couldn't bend over to care for it and a buck wild welch stallion yearling I was taming down because I had no back strength to handle him. I don't know why I didn't get rid of this horse right then. I was so mad and so hurt. and determined. I was not going to let this accident stop me. I was 36 and my life long dream of having a horse and riding it was going to be fulfilled. (i thought). During going to the doctor for this back injury it was discovered that I already had degenerative disc disease. Like I needed another painful back condition in addition to the fibromyalgia and other stuff Zi already knew about. Well, I thought it was a blessing in disguise that it was found. I went through getting shots in my spine 5 times. It didnt really help. I trudged on with more pain than before the fall. (it's much better now tho)

I had my farrier/trainer ride Gus. he said he was a good horse, a smart horse, and again I heard those words "he just needs to be rode"... winter came and went... Spring came. I had his teeth floated, and his sheath cleaned. Thats when I got the news that it looked like he had carcinoma cancer on his male thingy.

I got my cousins husbad to ride him some, he tried to bolt with him but he could handle it. I finally decided to give it a try.. and we had a great ride. I was so happy that day. There's a picture from that day in my photos. Well, the next time I rode him he bolted again and I fell again, but this time it was on dirt so it didnt hurt me as bad.

the rest of the story of the saga of Gus coming soon.......

I found this article and thought maybe it would be handy for some.. Everyone winterizes their vehicles but this is one thing some forget to do..

 

 

Winterizing Your Horse

 

 

 

Horses are well suited to dealing with winter weather conditions. Left to their own devices in a natural state, horses will find adequate shelter, generate warmth by herding together, forage for appropriate food, and seek out open water to drink. Within the confines of domestication, however, horses become wholly dependent upon their owners to supply these and other necessities

Horses require a safe shelter from severe weather. With winterâ€^TMs shorter days and potentially nasty climatic conditions, your horse will be spending proportionately more time inside. Now is the time to do a thorough barn cleaning and to inspect and make any necessary repairs to your horse's living environment. Strip and bed stalls, seal off sources of freezing drafts, and check carefully for loose nails or boards which may need replacing. Sweep up piles of old hay and bits of grain from feed storage areas, making certain the grain supply is securely inaccessible to your animal, even in the event of his escape from his own enclosure. Clean cobwebs out of their hiding places. Properly store barn tools and implements away from equine traffic.

Outside, check fences and fence posts, and repair or replace as necessary. In areas with potentially heavy snowfall, build fences of adequate height and visibility to counteract the effects of deep snow. Horses have been known to walk right over or become entangled in low fences hidden under large snow drifts.

Horses can handle extreme cold or wind or precipitation quite effectively. It is when these forces hit in any combination that your animal will need access to shelter. This shelter may be manmade or natural, but must offer protection from the prevailing winter winds and precipitation. Blanketing is not generally necessary for the average healthy horse. In fact, blanketing may retard the horse's natural ability to grow an adequate winter coat. However, the use of a blanket may ease the stress of cold weather on ill or injured, aged, thin, or very young animals whose energies need to be directed to efforts other than generating warmth.

Great care must be taken in converting your horse from a summer diet of primarily green grass to his winter fare of dried hay and grain. Fresh grass is laxative, but grass hay tends to have the opposite effect. Horses can experience fatal colics in the aftermath of an abrupt dietary change. Perhaps the safest way to accommodate this necessary seasonal change in diet is to continue feeding small amounts of hay throughout the summer months to allow your horse's system to remain acclimated to dry feed. In any event, make any changes in the amount or type of feed very gradually over an extended period of time.

Do not forget to check your horse's weight frequently throughout the winter months. This can be most easily done by taking off your gloves and running your hand down your horse's side and spinal column. If you can barely feel the outline of his ribs under slight hand pressure and can feel no significant protrusion of his backbone, he's maintaining adequate flesh. These frequent hands-on inspections also afford the opportunity to check your animal for injuries otherwise hidden from view by a long winter coat.

Contrary to popular belief, horses will not generally derive adequate water from eating snow. Horses must be able to access clean, unfrozen water at least twice daily in cold weather. Impaction colics are frequent companions to a dry winter diet with inadequate water consumption to properly digest and pass the meal. Some horses refuse to drink sufficient water if the water is frigidly cold. Offering warmed water will encourage horses to drink more generously. Insulated buckets or bucket heaters (if used according to directions and not left unattended while plugged in) can be helpful in icy conditions. Metal buckets, however, are useless below freezing.

A routine practice in the control of parasitic infestations includes administering a deworming agent with a boticide after the first killing frost. Though effective deworming programs vary according to geographical location and management practices, a regular program should be established for your horse. Consult with your veterinarian to help determine the schedule most appropriate to your horse's situation.

Regardless of the reduced activity, or perhaps inactivity, of the season, horses' hooves continue to grow and require proper trimming or shoeing at six to eight week intervals throughout the winter. Horses ridden over snowy or icy surfaces will require shoes equipped with studs or caulks and anti-balling pads to provide a safe measure of traction. Never shoe a horse in snowy conditions without appropriate pads. Snow will compact inside the shoes against the soles of the hooves and form large ice balls on which the horse will not be able to walk solidly or safely.

Horses can certainly be ridden in the winter and may well appreciate the diversion and activity. However, care should be taken not to overexert the animal to the point of labored breathing and/or excessive sweating. Irreparable damage to the lungs may result from the rapid and deep inhalation of freezing air. Horses can also catch nasty chills and come down ill if left wet after a hard ride. Winter riders should always have several wool coolers on hand to prevent chills in damp animals. It may be advisable to partially clip horses who are ridden frequently during the winter to facilitate post-exercise cooling and drying. Any clipped horse will require warm blanketing to compensate for the lack of coat.

Caring for your horse during the coldest winter months may indeed challenge your commitment to horse ownership. I have yet to meet anyone who relishes the opportunity to chop ice out of frozen water buckets or wheel manure through snowy drifts in subzero weather. Remember, though, that these animals give of themselves at our beck and call. We spend happy hours as uninvited passengers aboard these sturdy steeds. The caretaking our horses require is surely in keeping with the caretaking they provide.

 

This article comes from: http://lfrazer.com/winterizing.html

they also have some more articles there that might be of some help with Educational value..

 

 

 

What makes us love horses so much?  Is it because they are so strong and powerful and we can sit on them and have them do mostly what we want them to?  Could it be because they are so gorgeous you can barely take your eyes off of them?  Maybe it is that feeling when we are trail riding out in Natures beautiful lands and you feel one with your horse and one with Nature all at the same time.  It could even be when you are riding out on the range rounding up those cattle that you feel all so tall, as tall as the Empire State Building even.  How about when you are scoping out that cow to rope and get him, that must feel awesome.  What about that one time when you round that number three barrel on your best time, how must that feel - - - WOW!  -or- when you stride over that highest jump, or you know that horse of yours did his/her best in that contest. 

 

There must be ten thousand and one reasons why we love those horses so much.  Sometimes I just have no words to express the total amount of joy, excitement, happiness and love I feel for horses.  I do know that no matter what the cost of owning and caring for your horse, that they give you a thousand times back in just plain pure pleasure.

 

Even at my age, which is older than dirt now, I don't know what I would do without my special Spreckles that I own now.  He has added a very special reason to keep on living and trying to fake out this old stuff that keeps trying to catch up with me . . . . . lol. Spreckles is the second love of my life now, the first being my wonderful husband who has his own special horse, Cody who instills the same feelings I have for horses in him. 

 

Ok now, let us know how your horse makes you feel and what your horse does for your life.  Thanks for being here with us.