A Horse that Likes Dewormer?

I use simple paste dewormers, none of that fancy feed on stuff (half my horses will not eat their feed with a top dress dewormer anyways...).  I always think it is so funny the reactions horses give to me sticking that tube in their mouth and then squeezing a horrible tasting paste down their throats.  I have put molasses on the outside of the tubes before just to make it taste a little better...or at least that was the logic behind it...they didn't seem to think it tasted any different.

The Perfect Horse?

Is there such thing as a perfect horse?  Or are they just like people and each one will have their quirks?

Win a Dura-Tech Wool-Blend Cooler

Get ready for this year's show season and enter to win a Dura-Tech Wool-Blend Cooler from Horse Tack Review.

One winner will be chose by random on February 28, 2010.

Dancing Sky Andalusians and Lipizzans

Quality Lipizzans and Andalusians in Minnesota!  Looking for a Lipizzan or Andalusian and lifelong friend, check out Dancing Sky Andalusians.  They have some top quality horses along with a gorgeous stallion "Fiero" a Pure Spanish Andalusian (pictured left). 

If nothing else, check out their website to learn more about the breed and see gorgeous photos.

We Found Him!

Mystery -- now known as Fred. 

I saw him at a local town's celebrations (all the little towns around here seem to have their "thing").  We sold Mystery as a weanling.  He was the first foal we ever had born on our farm.  He is 4 in the photos here.  He gives little kids rides.  I am not to fond of this occupation, but I guess as long as he is treated well.  He is cute now, just wait until you see his baby picture!

How to Make Lotion Bars

It is actually pretty simple to make these lotion bars and I like them a lot more than I thought I would.  It is so hard to find a good quality lotion for my hands in the winter time, one that actually makes them feel good.  I figured if I can make lip balm, I can probably make this too right? 

All you need is the ingredients, a mold of some sort and a pan to melt the ingredients in!

Contest by the Ultimate Horse Site

The Ultimate Horse Site has a contest to win a t-shirt, tote bag or journal.  The more people that enter the more prizes they will award.

I love it!

I love riding horses bareback,

especially young ones. 

When they do not quite have the concept of balance figured out,

their shoulders wander, they test my balance.

My abdominals and thighs try to hold me in place,

but I tip to the side anyways.

Regardless, I stay on, in place.

They throw in a little kick or buck,

toss me on to their neck

or wither.

Somehow I stay on,

they days of my childhood bareback riding experience give me the advantage.

The next day, I enjoy the soreness of my thighs

and the tight feeling of my abdomen.

Highlights of America's HQRSE

These were some articles I found good in the America's HQRSE Janurary-February 2010 edition.  This is the magazine for AQHA members.  In the past it has been a magazine I page through and throw away, reading almost nothing in it, but not too long ago they put out a survey asking us what we thought of the magazine and I think they have done a great job of refocusing the articles to what people want to read now.

APHA World Show Photos

Just a quick note if anyone is wondering where to see the "candid" photos from the APHA world show and more it is at Shutterfly, the link will take you right to the APHA page.  The prints can be purchased as well.