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Alaska Trail Ride
Written by Melani Adkins

On the Trail
in Skagway, Alaska

Sitting in a little shed on the pier beside the huge Princess Sun cruise ship, Eddie and I watched for the tour guide to arrive and take us for a horseback ride back in the trails just outside Skagway, Alaska.
It was 2594 miles from home at West Hamlin, West Virginia, to Seattle, Washington. Then it was another thousand miles to Skagway. Now 3600 miles away from home, it is fulfilled.
It was a dream of mine to go to every state in the Union, since I had been in 48 states and Canada and Mexico before I was 21 years old because Mother and Daddy liked to travel. I was an only child and we spent every summer on a week or two vacation of traveling the good old USA year after year.
In 1981 my husband agreed to go to Hawaii, since the kids were growing up.
"If we're going as a family, we had better go now," Eddie said, since Alanna was already in college and the boys were in high school.
Now arriving in Alaska on our 46th Wedding Anniversary I had completed all 50 states and we were also going for a horseback ride just out back of Skagway. At one time I wanted to now ride a horse in all states, but I have abandoned that goal. I just want to ride where I want to ride.

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Alaska Trail Ride
Written by Melani Adkins

On the Trail
in Skagway, Alaska

Sitting in a little shed on the pier beside the huge Princess Sun cruise ship, Eddie and I watched for the tour guide to arrive and take us for a horseback ride back in the trails just outside Skagway, Alaska.
It was 2594 miles from home at West Hamlin, West Virginia, to Seattle, Washington. Then it was another thousand miles to Skagway. Now 3600 miles away from home, it is fulfilled.
It was a dream of mine to go to every state in the Union, since I had been in 48 states and Canada and Mexico before I was 21 years old because Mother and Daddy liked to travel. I was an only child and we spent every summer on a week or two vacation of traveling the good old USA year after year.
In 1981 my husband agreed to go to Hawaii, since the kids were growing up.
"If we're going as a family, we had better go now," Eddie said, since Alanna was already in college and the boys were in high school.
Now arriving in Alaska on our 46th Wedding Anniversary I had completed all 50 states and we were also going for a horseback ride just out back of Skagway. At one time I wanted to now ride a horse in all states, but I have abandoned that goal. I just want to ride where I want to ride.

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Alaska Trail Ride
Written by Melani Adkins

On the Trail
in Skagway, Alaska

Sitting in a little shed on the pier beside the huge Princess Sun cruise ship, Eddie and I watched for the tour guide to arrive and take us for a horseback ride back in the trails just outside Skagway, Alaska.
It was 2594 miles from home at West Hamlin, West Virginia, to Seattle, Washington. Then it was another thousand miles to Skagway. Now 3600 miles away from home, it is fulfilled.
It was a dream of mine to go to every state in the Union, since I had been in 48 states and Canada and Mexico before I was 21 years old because Mother and Daddy liked to travel. I was an only child and we spent every summer on a week or two vacation of traveling the good old USA year after year.
In 1981 my husband agreed to go to Hawaii, since the kids were growing up.
"If we're going as a family, we had better go now," Eddie said, since Alanna was already in college and the boys were in high school.
Now arriving in Alaska on our 46th Wedding Anniversary I had completed all 50 states and we were also going for a horseback ride just out back of Skagway. At one time I wanted to now ride a horse in all states, but I have abandoned that goal. I just want to ride where I want to ride.

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Sheridan Creek Tack
Written by Kristen Roberson

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Sheridan Creek Tack
Written by Kristen Roberson

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Sheridan Creek Tack
Written by Kristen Roberson

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Horses and Big Apples
Written by Michelle

GREETINGS FROM NEW YORK CITY! Today we paid a visit to the Claremont Riding Academy, located close to Central Park in Manhattan's upper west side.

Claremont is a National Historical Site built in 1892, the only remaining riding stable in Manhattan. The multistory barn is connected by ramps, with horses kept in stalls in the basement and on the second floor. Riders have little or no access to the stables and tours are not permitted. There is a small indoor riding arena with several posts that interrupt the space.

Claremont offers a range of lessons (dressage, hunt seat equitation, jumping), classes (horse care, stable management), and has a show team that competes in the area. They also rent horses for riding in Central Park, but only to experienced riders since getting to the park requires riding a horse through traffic on city streets.

The concept of a riding stable in the heart of The Big Apple (a common nickname for New York City) is a romantic notion from the rider's perspective. Can you imagine the clip-clopping of horse shoes drowning out the noise of car engines and taxi horns as you make your way to the beautiful bridle paths that traverse Central Park?

But from the horse's perspective, Claremont looks a bit like living in a teeny New York apartment. That seems anything but romantic, and certainly not as tasty as a *real* big apple...

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Horses and Big Apples
Written by Michelle

GREETINGS FROM NEW YORK CITY! Today we paid a visit to the Claremont Riding Academy, located close to Central Park in Manhattan's upper west side.

Claremont is a National Historical Site built in 1892, the only remaining riding stable in Manhattan. The multistory barn is connected by ramps, with horses kept in stalls in the basement and on the second floor. Riders have little or no access to the stables and tours are not permitted. There is a small indoor riding arena with several posts that interrupt the space.

Claremont offers a range of lessons (dressage, hunt seat equitation, jumping), classes (horse care, stable management), and has a show team that competes in the area. They also rent horses for riding in Central Park, but only to experienced riders since getting to the park requires riding a horse through traffic on city streets.

The concept of a riding stable in the heart of The Big Apple (a common nickname for New York City) is a romantic notion from the rider's perspective. Can you imagine the clip-clopping of horse shoes drowning out the noise of car engines and taxi horns as you make your way to the beautiful bridle paths that traverse Central Park?

But from the horse's perspective, Claremont looks a bit like living in a teeny New York apartment. That seems anything but romantic, and certainly not as tasty as a *real* big apple...

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Horses and Big Apples
Written by Michelle

GREETINGS FROM NEW YORK CITY! Today we paid a visit to the Claremont Riding Academy, located close to Central Park in Manhattan's upper west side.

Claremont is a National Historical Site built in 1892, the only remaining riding stable in Manhattan. The multistory barn is connected by ramps, with horses kept in stalls in the basement and on the second floor. Riders have little or no access to the stables and tours are not permitted. There is a small indoor riding arena with several posts that interrupt the space.

Claremont offers a range of lessons (dressage, hunt seat equitation, jumping), classes (horse care, stable management), and has a show team that competes in the area. They also rent horses for riding in Central Park, but only to experienced riders since getting to the park requires riding a horse through traffic on city streets.

The concept of a riding stable in the heart of The Big Apple (a common nickname for New York City) is a romantic notion from the rider's perspective. Can you imagine the clip-clopping of horse shoes drowning out the noise of car engines and taxi horns as you make your way to the beautiful bridle paths that traverse Central Park?

But from the horse's perspective, Claremont looks a bit like living in a teeny New York apartment. That seems anything but romantic, and certainly not as tasty as a *real* big apple...

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Review: Airs Beneath the Moon by Toby Bishop
Written by Michelle

Our Rating

Since starting Girls Horse Club I've had the great fortune to meet and work with many inspiring people who also happen to love horses. So when an author contacted us offering to send a preview copy of her latest book Airs Beneath the Moon, I was thrilled. But now that I've finished reading it, I'm sad.

Why? Because I want to keep reading.

I want to continue getting lost in the story of Larkyn Hamley, a young farm girl whose life changes course when she bonds with Tup, a winged horse, and joins the Academy of the Air to train for an elite team of courageous young women who partner with their flying horses to serve and protect the Duchy of Oc.

I want to follow the growth of Larkyn's spirited bondmate who (like Larkyn) does not fit the mold at the Academy. I want to imagine him flying above the Duchy, a place unlike any that exists in our time and space, but one that feels familiar to anyone who loves horses.

I want to learn more about the interesting characters. Like Phillippa Winter, the kind horsemistress who takes Larkyn under her wing (so to speak). And Hester Morning, who sees Larkyn for who she is, not where she comes from.

I want to detest the mean characters, like Petra Sweet, who think Larkyn is inferior just because she's a farm girl who rides bareback. Or William, heir to the Duke's throne, who is so desperate to experience the power of flight he's capable of evil things.

I want to continue feeling all the emotion and excitement that comes with being transported into a great horse story filled with interesting characters and imaginative settings.

An inspired writer can give wings to your imagination. Although I may never experience the thrill of flying a winged horse, thanks to the talent of Toby Bishop, I can imagine.

NOTE: Airs Beneath the Moon is written for fluent readers (young adult to adult), so younger girls may find it challenging. Also, the bad guy in the story is really bad. Although the author doesn't go into detail, some of his evil actions may be troubling for younger readers. If Airs Beneath the Moon was a movie, it would probably have a PG rating (parental guidance suggested). If parents have a concern, we suggest they read the book first or (better yet) read it with you.

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Review: Airs Beneath the Moon by Toby Bishop
Written by Michelle

Our Rating

Since starting Girls Horse Club I've had the great fortune to meet and work with many inspiring people who also happen to love horses. So when an author contacted us offering to send a preview copy of her latest book Airs Beneath the Moon, I was thrilled. But now that I've finished reading it, I'm sad.

Why? Because I want to keep reading.

I want to continue getting lost in the story of Larkyn Hamley, a young farm girl whose life changes course when she bonds with Tup, a winged horse, and joins the Academy of the Air to train for an elite team of courageous young women who partner with their flying horses to serve and protect the Duchy of Oc.

I want to follow the growth of Larkyn's spirited bondmate who (like Larkyn) does not fit the mold at the Academy. I want to imagine him flying above the Duchy, a place unlike any that exists in our time and space, but one that feels familiar to anyone who loves horses.

I want to learn more about the interesting characters. Like Phillippa Winter, the kind horsemistress who takes Larkyn under her wing (so to speak). And Hester Morning, who sees Larkyn for who she is, not where she comes from.

I want to detest the mean characters, like Petra Sweet, who think Larkyn is inferior just because she's a farm girl who rides bareback. Or William, heir to the Duke's throne, who is so desperate to experience the power of flight he's capable of evil things.

I want to continue feeling all the emotion and excitement that comes with being transported into a great horse story filled with interesting characters and imaginative settings.

An inspired writer can give wings to your imagination. Although I may never experience the thrill of flying a winged horse, thanks to the talent of Toby Bishop, I can imagine.

NOTE: Airs Beneath the Moon is written for fluent readers (young adult to adult), so younger girls may find it challenging. Also, the bad guy in the story is really bad. Although the author doesn't go into detail, some of his evil actions may be troubling for younger readers. If Airs Beneath the Moon was a movie, it would probably have a PG rating (parental guidance suggested). If parents have a concern, we suggest they read the book first or (better yet) read it with you.

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Review: Airs Beneath the Moon by Toby Bishop
Written by Michelle

Our Rating

Since starting Girls Horse Club I've had the great fortune to meet and work with many inspiring people who also happen to love horses. So when an author contacted us offering to send a preview copy of her latest book Airs Beneath the Moon, I was thrilled. But now that I've finished reading it, I'm sad.

Why? Because I want to keep reading.

I want to continue getting lost in the story of Larkyn Hamley, a young farm girl whose life changes course when she bonds with Tup, a winged horse, and joins the Academy of the Air to train for an elite team of courageous young women who partner with their flying horses to serve and protect the Duchy of Oc.

I want to follow the growth of Larkyn's spirited bondmate who (like Larkyn) does not fit the mold at the Academy. I want to imagine him flying above the Duchy, a place unlike any that exists in our time and space, but one that feels familiar to anyone who loves horses.

I want to learn more about the interesting characters. Like Phillippa Winter, the kind horsemistress who takes Larkyn under her wing (so to speak). And Hester Morning, who sees Larkyn for who she is, not where she comes from.

I want to detest the mean characters, like Petra Sweet, who think Larkyn is inferior just because she's a farm girl who rides bareback. Or William, heir to the Duke's throne, who is so desperate to experience the power of flight he's capable of evil things.

I want to continue feeling all the emotion and excitement that comes with being transported into a great horse story filled with interesting characters and imaginative settings.

An inspired writer can give wings to your imagination. Although I may never experience the thrill of flying a winged horse, thanks to the talent of Toby Bishop, I can imagine.

NOTE: Airs Beneath the Moon is written for fluent readers (young adult to adult), so younger girls may find it challenging. Also, the bad guy in the story is really bad. Although the author doesn't go into detail, some of his evil actions may be troubling for younger readers. If Airs Beneath the Moon was a movie, it would probably have a PG rating (parental guidance suggested). If parents have a concern, we suggest they read the book first or (better yet) read it with you.

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The Horse Farms of Ocala, Florida
Written by Rick Short

Several weeks ago I took a Horse and Buggy Ride through the Country to tour some of the Horse Farms in Ocala, Florida. I have included a slideshow which can be found at my website, http://www.scenicearth.com/Ocala.asp. It was beautiful, romantic and a very relaxing morning. There was a cool breeze, spanish moss hanging from the trees, no rain and except for a few cars passing by, quiet and peaceful.

The hoofbeats on the pavement alone were very relaxing to hear and provided the soundtrack for our morning ride along with our driver serving as tour guide telling us about the neighboring farms and history behind them. The scenery was beautiful. We saw the horse farms that belong to Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals along with dozens of others whose names I cannot even remember there were so many.

When we got back from our horse and Buggie ride, Dan, the horse that was carrying us, walked right up to me and let me rub his face as my way of saying 'Thank you' for carrying us around all morning. It was quite humbling to see this huge, powerful animal that could drag a carriage filled with three people around the country for an hour with no effort at all, walk right up to me and show me such humble love and kindness.

If you ever want to visit 'Horse Country' in Florida, Ocala is the place to go. It is not like the rest of the state, growing and developing at the speed of sound. It is green, covered in white picket fences and has a slower paced lifestyle nestled away in a small town setting unlike Orlando and South Florida.

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The Horse Farms of Ocala, Florida
Written by Rick Short

Several weeks ago I took a Horse and Buggy Ride through the Country to tour some of the Horse Farms in Ocala, Florida. I have included a slideshow which can be found at my website, http://www.scenicearth.com/Ocala.asp. It was beautiful, romantic and a very relaxing morning. There was a cool breeze, spanish moss hanging from the trees, no rain and except for a few cars passing by, quiet and peaceful.

The hoofbeats on the pavement alone were very relaxing to hear and provided the soundtrack for our morning ride along with our driver serving as tour guide telling us about the neighboring farms and history behind them. The scenery was beautiful. We saw the horse farms that belong to Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals along with dozens of others whose names I cannot even remember there were so many.

When we got back from our horse and Buggie ride, Dan, the horse that was carrying us, walked right up to me and let me rub his face as my way of saying 'Thank you' for carrying us around all morning. It was quite humbling to see this huge, powerful animal that could drag a carriage filled with three people around the country for an hour with no effort at all, walk right up to me and show me such humble love and kindness.

If you ever want to visit 'Horse Country' in Florida, Ocala is the place to go. It is not like the rest of the state, growing and developing at the speed of sound. It is green, covered in white picket fences and has a slower paced lifestyle nestled away in a small town setting unlike Orlando and South Florida.

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The Horse Farms of Ocala, Florida
Written by Rick Short

Several weeks ago I took a Horse and Buggy Ride through the Country to tour some of the Horse Farms in Ocala, Florida. I have included a slideshow which can be found at my website, http://www.scenicearth.com/Ocala.asp. It was beautiful, romantic and a very relaxing morning. There was a cool breeze, spanish moss hanging from the trees, no rain and except for a few cars passing by, quiet and peaceful.

The hoofbeats on the pavement alone were very relaxing to hear and provided the soundtrack for our morning ride along with our driver serving as tour guide telling us about the neighboring farms and history behind them. The scenery was beautiful. We saw the horse farms that belong to Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals along with dozens of others whose names I cannot even remember there were so many.

When we got back from our horse and Buggie ride, Dan, the horse that was carrying us, walked right up to me and let me rub his face as my way of saying 'Thank you' for carrying us around all morning. It was quite humbling to see this huge, powerful animal that could drag a carriage filled with three people around the country for an hour with no effort at all, walk right up to me and show me such humble love and kindness.

If you ever want to visit 'Horse Country' in Florida, Ocala is the place to go. It is not like the rest of the state, growing and developing at the speed of sound. It is green, covered in white picket fences and has a slower paced lifestyle nestled away in a small town setting unlike Orlando and South Florida.

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The Horse Farms of Ocala, Florida
Written by Rick Short

Several weeks ago I took a Horse and Buggy Ride through the Country to tour some of the Horse Farms in Ocala, Florida. I have included a slideshow which can be found at my website, http://www.scenicearth.com/Ocala.asp. It was beautiful, romantic and a very relaxing morning. There was a cool breeze, spanish moss hanging from the trees, no rain and except for a few cars passing by, quiet and peaceful.

The hoofbeats on the pavement alone were very relaxing to hear and provided the soundtrack for our morning ride along with our driver serving as tour guide telling us about the neighboring farms and history behind them. The scenery was beautiful. We saw the horse farms that belong to Warner-Lambert Pharmaceuticals along with dozens of others whose names I cannot even remember there were so many.

When we got back from our horse and Buggie ride, Dan, the horse that was carrying us, walked right up to me and let me rub his face as my way of saying 'Thank you' for carrying us around all morning. It was quite humbling to see this huge, powerful animal that could drag a carriage filled with three people around the country for an hour with no effort at all, walk right up to me and show me such humble love and kindness.

If you ever want to visit 'Horse Country' in Florida, Ocala is the place to go. It is not like the rest of the state, growing and developing at the speed of sound. It is green, covered in white picket fences and has a slower paced lifestyle nestled away in a small town setting unlike Orlando and South Florida.

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Nightshade and Ivermectin: A Deadly Mixture
Written by Mickey

Editor's note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin's interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures. Texas A&M University... Read more

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Nightshade and Ivermectin: A Deadly Mixture
Written by Mickey

Editor's note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin's interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures. Texas A&M University... Read more

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Nightshade and Ivermectin: A Deadly Mixture
Written by Mickey

Editor's note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin's interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures. Texas A&M University... Read more

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Nightshade and Ivermectin: A Deadly Mixture
Written by Mickey

Editor's note: When researching the unknown illness story on this page, the following study on ivermectin's interaction with a noxious weed was discovered. Nightshade and other poisonous plants should be eliminated from pastures. Texas A&M University... Read more

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Racing horses question
In category General Discussions
Written by Mickey

I saw that several people here have racing horses.
I always thought that this was only done for business purpose, as I understand they are quite expensive.
Anyone having them just for fun?

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Songs for the Horses
In category Article / News discussions
Written by Mary Alice Pollard, Cornwall's Voice for Anim

Introducing Maria Daines, singer/songwriter and friend of the animal.

www.maria-daines.com

Maria loves horses and has also been involved in the campaign to help STOP THE SLAUGHTER and she has recorded the most amazing songs
This, I WANNA RUN FREE is her most recent song: [ul]http://www.maria

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Greetings from GirlsHorseClub
In category Introductions
Written by Michelle

Greetings, I'm the founder of GirlsHorseClub.com, a nurturing community for preteen and young teen girls who love animals (horses in particular). My goal is to use their love for horses as a means to inspire, educate and empower these future leaders. I'm here to connect with others who have similar goals and values, and to learn from the knowledge and generosity of other horse people.

Thanks

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Anyone expecting 2007 foals??
In category Horse Breeding
Written by Tiffany

While I myself am taking a year off to travel and have no foals on the way for 2007. I am interested to hear about anyone who is expecting new arrivals for 2007. It is so much fun to see them pregnant mares and sires, then to anticipate the outcome for the next 11 mths.
So any expecting mom's/dam's out there?

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Hello
In category General Discussions
Written by Karrie

Hello, Im fairly new around here. I have only posted a few times. But I really enjoy your site!

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Re:Where is everyone at???
In category General Discussions
Written by Mickey

I was just wondering where everyone was located at?I my self.Im in Chiefland Florida..Along with my 3 children and and 8 dogs and 15 horses and I also do reasues of horses as well and love it.We have access to 4 thousand acres so I have a few out there and then some here at our house.Also my Boyfriend breaks horses and I trim horses.So I feel we have a nice little set up here and really love what

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very sad for the TWH
In category General Discussions
Written by Tiffany

In the Equus magazine I get there is a small article "nothing to celebrate" It basicly states that for the first time in its 68 yr history the Tennesee Walking Horse Celebration ended WITHOUT crowning a new world champion.
When the final event of an 11 day competition, the Champion class was canceled. When 5 out of 9 entries were disqualified by inspectors for soring violations.

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Overo Lethal White Syndrome
In category Horse Health & Nutrition
Written by Kerri Bell

Not a good week for me and my friend this week. We have mungrels breeding horses near my paddocks.. Beautiful paint mare gave birth to a lethal white foal.. Sad enough in its self... but do they put it down... NO..!!!! They left it to die in a paddock next to a well used road knowing it was sick and there was no help or hope.... These people were rung by upset neighbours and were told basicl

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What breed of horse is your favorite
In category General Discussions
Written by Maureen Patricia Curry

Just wondering what breed of horse
is your favorite. Are you familiar
with the gaited horse, such as the
Peruvian Paso, or Paso Fino or
Saddlebred?
Are most of the members on this
forum from the Southern USA.
I am from British Columbia, CANADA
and would like to "chat" with horse
people in USA about various topics.
Thanks. [img]http://www.horsesring.com/components/com_jooml

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just lost my horse
In category General Discussions
Written by Mickey

Hi Whinny,

I saw that you've written you've lost your horse.
What happened??

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Go Junior Cowboy LTE$20,000.00+
In category General Discussions
Written by Elizabeth Saben

Saben Quarter horses located in IA offers training and stallion service. Home of Go Junior Cowboy $LTE20,000.00+ 1D Stallion, Comet continually produces 1D horses and has produced Brindle. Comet is registered as a bay but has Brindle lines down his Barrel, and dorsal( Possibly Dun). We have several Stallions standing with different color and breeding for your consideration. *** I am new to this si

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Fancy's Re-education
In category General Discussions
Written by Kerri Bell

Well now we know Fancy is fat and not expecting.. this morning me and my girls went to paddock to start her re-education.. We brushed her first and you could see by the look on her face, she wasn't that impressed by the thought of work.. I put the bridle on her so she would get used to that cold steel again and besides turning her head away when I was doing up the throat lash she was ok w

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Brass Goof
In category General Discussions
Written by Louise

BRASS GOOF

Once upon a time in a land of fences and grass,
There lived a horse the colour of brass.
He tried to rule his land with a swift hard hoof,
But actually he was a bit of a goof.

He‘d say “Move away, this is my spot”
As he sent the others off at a trot.
“Mine, its all mine!” he’d prance with glee.
“These apples are all for me!”

His ruling was very unfair indeed,
S

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Computer Crash
In category General Discussions
Written by Louise

Anyone else have trouble with their computer crashing while looking through the site? I have. I can almost predict when it crashes too, like after 5 minutes of being on here. Then Mic2 pointed out it might be the user pages. So ANYONE else have trouble?

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Americas barbaro story
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

merous Injuries
Monday, January 29, 2007





May 6, 2006: Barbaro with jockey Edgar Prado heads down the stretch to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky.
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized Monday in Kennett Square, Pa., after an eight-month battle to regain his health captured the hearts of America in a way that hasn't been seen in the racing world sinc

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Barbaro Euthanasia Peaceful and at the Right Time
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Richardson:
by: Erin Ryder, Staff Writer
January 29 2007 Article # 8794

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It was, by all accounts, a peaceful ending to what had sometimes been an epic struggle to keep the horse that America held on to as its own comfortable, happy, and on track to a normal, if not celebrity, equine life.

Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pen

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paso finos
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

About Paso Fino Horses


What makes a Paso Fino so special?

There are many reasons that a Paso gets under your skin and into your heart-but it always comes down to one most enduring trait- their naturally genetic gait, creating for the rider the smoothest, most comfortable, mile after mile, "no bounce" ride of any horse you have ever encountered!


How do they do this?

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Horse loving friends...come here
In category Introductions
Written by Meghan Rader

[b]Hey everyone...we are all horse loving friends so just be... or... or even... ...and you'll probably make more horse loving freinds...i want to make some so can you help me out???so now i'm just waiting for your reply... so...hurry...up...!!!!! *lol*

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the never ending story by all of us
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

nippy you start it and we will all add to it.keep in mind now you are a horse so we have to make like a horse..ok let all do this.

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Just another Kentuckian Horse lover
In category Introductions
Written by Meghan Rader

Hello Guys Sorry if Kentuckian isn't a word...but we are all horse loving people so we can talk about anything we can even start a "new" neverending story...so just be yourself or be another person and you can even tell me to be or or you can be ...or ...or......or or even so just be whoever you want to be.....you...it will all be {Feel-good-000200BB}and

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legends
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Legend: A horse's legs are ground to stumps after the floor of the trailer it is being transported in rot away.
Examples:


[Healey & Glanvill, 1995]
A friend of a friend was the lad at a Devonshire racing stables where a 12-year-old horse, not exactly the Red Rum of its yard, was briefly reprieved from the knacker's to race over the jumps at a course 100 miles away.

The sorry

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Heartbroken Donkey Still on the Lam; Sold Companio
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Heartbroken Donkey Still on the Lam; Sold Companion Located
by: The Associated Press
February 14 2007 Article # 8939

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Jenny the donkey remains on the lam but her owners might be closer to corralling the incorrigible critter.

Ever since she escaped on Jan. 18, the donkey has stymied efforts to get her back including tranquilizers and a horse whisperer.
AP PHOTO

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TALKERS
In category General Discussions
Written by ASHLEY HANSIN

You know something? It hurts but there is all ways gonna be someone talkin about you (bad) and it sucks. There is so much drama in life that sometimes you just wish there was no rumors, bad talkers, or anything you just wish the world would be dead still for a second and rewind everything you did cuz you know why? becuz you were one of those talkers and as you get older you realize how it hurts ot

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\" Crazy Horse \" Part 2
In category General Discussions
Written by Karla Kingery

As i was watching Emillio and his calf i observed the neighbors Pit bull come into the pasture. As he does quite often. Only this time he headed right for the calf. He chased it around niping its heels. Emillio got quite upset. I ran out and chased the dog away. By the time i got back to the house he was back. I then went to neighbor and informed him his dog was chaseing the calf. He c

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Special Horse Stories
In category General Discussions
Written by Emma Redmon

I thought I would create a forum where us horse people could come and share stories about a special moment they had with that special horse or just a special horse that touched your heart. So lets start sharing the stories

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Bad situation for a couple horses at my barn
In category General Discussions
Written by anne knight

There are two horses at my barn who have owners that think it's ok to leave for a week and leave their horses in the barn for the whole time without having the stalls cleaned. Amazingly, the woman who owns the barn let them do this since she only cares about the money she's making, obviously, and not the animals. The barn owner was instructed by the owners to feed these ho

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Horse Kicks Through Trailer, Snarls Traffic on NYC
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Written by WHINNY

Horse Kicks Through Trailer, Snarls Traffic on NYC Expressway
by: The Associated Press
February 22 2007 Article # 8984





A racehorse kicked through the floor of a trailer on an expressway on Wednesday (Feb. 21), injuring itself and snarling traffic.

A motorist saw the horse's hoof sticking through the trailer around 4 p.m. and got the attention of the trailer's driver, who

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Runaway Donkey Walks Back into Captivity
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Written by WHINNY

Runaway Donkey Walks Back into Captivity
by: Erin Ryder, Staff Writer
February 22 2007 Article # 8989





Jenny the donkey, whose exploits since escaping from her Pittsfield, Me., corral Jan. 18 have been well documented, sauntered back to captivity yesterday (Feb. 21), the Morning Sentinel reported.

According to the report, equine behavior specialist Karina Lewis spent more th

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the paint is scooter the bay is old dolly mare
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

the se are baby pic of my stallion Navaho Painted and his old lady friend dolly mare.dolly is 26 in this pic and he was 2 yrs old

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true story
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

NOW THIS IS DRUNK:
A man goes to a party and has too much to drink. His friends plead with him to let them take him home. He says NO -- he only lives a mile away.
About five blocks from the party, the police pull him over. They check his license and ask him to get out of the car and walk the line. Just as he starts, the police radio blares out a notice of a robbery taking place in a house arou

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That Special Horse
In category General Discussions
Written by Emma Redmon

Hey I know I made a forum for horse stories so I thought I would make one for that specail horse or horses that touched your heart! So I hope I will see you on this forum talking about a horse that made you feel like you were running free with the wild mustangs!
{Love-0002011D}

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navaho painted(scooter)the subject of the never en
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

this is my muddy smily always in trouble reining stallion navaho the subject of ourstory... and the love of my life now 5 years old today is his birthday...

Post edited by: whinny, at: 2007/03/06 13:15

Post edited by: mic2, at: 2007/03/07 08:54

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800 mile horse race
In category General Discussions
Written by Tiffany

800 Mile Horse Race Follows Historic Santa Fe Trail
Contact: Beth Sandland
Address: 18211 Melissa Ave, Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: (503) 668-5284 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific
Alternate Phone Number: (541) 760-9065
Email: bsandland@sandlandgroup.com
URL: www.sandlandgroup.com
Lawrence, Kansas – 1,000 horses to compete in 800 mile endurance race from Santa Fe, NM to
Independence, MO in September of 2007.

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LIFE ON WHINNY HILL FARM
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

HAY?WATCHYALOOKENAT???? JACKY AND JEN( JENNY LEFT US THIS YEAR AT THE AGE OF 42.)


THIS MOM SHOPS AT WALMART


I CAN FLY I REALLY REALLY CAN.IM LIL RIVER AND I CAN FLYYYYY
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turkey talk
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

yesterday my horses were freeking out.i was turning in to feed and dolly went nuts broke threw the fence and hid in her stall.blue old man wouldnt go in his stall and balked at the door.baily went in and almost jumped on me to get out
scooter my stallion was in kill mode.. well i finnally got them all quiet and in there stalls and went around the barn to see what was happeing.i saw something out

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Advice Needed for Horse in Trailer accident.
In category General Discussions
Written by Kerri Bell

My friends horse was away on trial and was in a freak accident at the weekend. The horse went down under the front bar and they had to cut the front bar to release her. She was unable to get up but still has movement in her legs and swishes her tail. Floss has been trying to get up but one leg is not listening to her brain. Since Sunday they have been massaging her and using wheat bags and hot

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save our horses
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

http://www.animalhubbub.com/2007/03/14/save-our-horses-take-action/ go to this sight and watch the vidio
Mar 14th 2007 3:24PM46 comments | posted by PetsMiouSave Our Horses: Take Action
I was thrilled to read that the Humae Society of the United States, a major force in helping to pass legislation to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption, announced

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Kentucky Swamped With Unwanted Horses
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Updated:2007-03-15 02:33:46
Kentucky Swamped With Unwanted Horses
By JEFFREY McMURRAY
AP
STAFFORDSVILLE, Ky. (March 15) - The bidding for the black pony started at $500, then took a nosedive.


Downside of Slaughter Ban?
Opposition to slaughtering horses is hitting farmers in the pocketbook.

More Coverage: Save Horses

Talk About It: Post Thoughts

There were no takers at $300, $2

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Mini Horse Ramp
In category General Discussions
Written by Amanda

Hi,

I have a 1 year old miniature horse that I like to put in the back of my ford ranger so I can take her places. I've been using a dog ramp but it's to narrow and steep. I usually have to back up to a hill or something and push her up. Which makes her legs splay out so I can hardly get her up with out help.

Anyway I was wondering if anybody had any sugestions on what I could use or make

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DEAR MRS EDD HERE ARE YOUR HORSES
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

I WILL SHARE WITH YOU MY BELOVIED BOYS OLD AND YOUNG..BE KIND TO THEM NOW.IF YOU WANT MORE JUST SAY SO! YOUR FRIEND WHINNY


THIS IS COCO HES THIRTYISH MY OLD MAN


NAVAHO IS MY BIG BABY BOY
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Nervous foal
In category Horse Training
Written by Louise

Can anyone give me some tips on how to get a nervous 4 month old foal used to people? His mum is very friendly and easy to handle but her foal (colt) is a different story. The foal hasn't had alot of handling at all. HE wont even come up to you if you are sitting on the ground. Any tips on how to ease this little boys mind that we are not giant creatures that want to eat him? (he is a miniature h

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nippy this is sailers daddy lill dabble do ya
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Haligonian Farm Miniature Horses
His sire, Haligonian Lil Dabble Dooya, is an AMHA National Top Ten in Halter and only 29". He's out of Champion Farms On A Roll.
www.hometown.aol.com/harriettr/sale_foals.html · Save
Haligonian Farm Miniature Horses
... image in 2001. Produced a lovely pinto foal by Haligonian Lil Dabble Dooya in 2002. Shanza is open for 2003. Can be bred to stallion

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Pet Goats.
In category General Discussions
Written by Abby

This is my goat Scruffy she is an Angora and is almost 11 now. I was just wondering who else had a pet goat?

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About you!
In category General Discussions
Written by Carissa



Hello everyone. I decided to make my first topic. And i want to hear about you. Anything you wanna say. I want to hear about every animal you own! Make sure you say their name!

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You will never guess what Dasho did today!
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

[color=#800080]I was leading him for a walk on the beach, which is 5 minutes walk either end from our house. He wanted to play in the water and i didn't want to get my feet wet, so he pulled at the rope a bit. It came untied from the clip on his halter. I grabbed his halter, took the clip off to tie the rope back on it and he turned around. I told him to stand up, but he started walking. I told h

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more update on kentucky abandend horses
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Debate Concerning Horse Abandonment Continues
by: Erin Ryder, News Editor
March 26 2007 Article # 9235

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The Associated Press today (March 26) released a new article by Jeffrey McMurray concerning horse abandonment in Eastern Kentucky and the alleged link to the closure of U.S. slaughter facilities.

The new story, which can be read via The Lexington Herald-Leader

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Help, My Horse is Too Fat!
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

Help, My Horse is Too Fat!
by: Cynthia V. Gutierrez, DVM
June 01 2006 Article # 7006

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My 14-year-old mare has severe obesity problems. The veterinarian ruled out Cushing's disease because she does not exhibit the typical Cushing's traits. I am afraid to work her for fear that any overexertion will harm her physically. Are there any dietary supplements that can help to

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spring cleaning
In category General Discussions
Written by WHINNY

tell me am i the only one who is out there cleanning up after the long winter or in some cases cleaning up after a long summer.one of my pet peeves is hay build up in the stalls.with bad weather i cant get to them all the time.what are your pet peeves???what are your favoret things to do beside rideing.i love grooming i hate holding for the farrier i hate picking feet i like

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Officials Impound 69 Horses from Michigan Farm
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Written by WHINNY

Officials Impound 69 Horses from Michigan Farm
by: The Associated Press
March 30 2007 Article # 9276





Police were searching for two men Thursday after finding 69 allegedly malnourished horses on their debris-strewn farm.

Jackson County prosecutors have issued warrants for James Henderson Jr. and Matthew Mercier charging each with animal neglect, a 93-day misdemeanor.

Anim

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Perfect Horse
In category General Discussions
Written by Carissa

Hello to all who reads this. I need alittle Advice. I am looking for a trail riding horse. I am not going to show or anything like that. But i want a horse that a begginer would have. A calm Horse. What breed should i look for? I will ride Western..

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