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Starting a Group

Does anyone know how to start a group?

Posted by Kathryn on August 19th, 2008 at 5:15pm — 1 Comment

Ian Millar's First Olympic Medal - A Career High After a Tough Year

(Excerpt from Horse Sport) Forty years after Canada earned its only Olympic Team show jumping medal, the Canadian team stood on the medal podium today. Canada’s team captain, Ian Millar, was daring last night in predicting a medal today. After the loss of Mac Cone’s mount, Ole, Canada lost the luxury of a drop score, in a contest where the best three scores count. But, the remaining three team members met the pressure head-on. Jill Henselwood on Special Ed produced the first faultless round of…

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Posted by Katherine on August 18th, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

For sale-Northern Ky

Puck is a 13hh small to meduim black pony. He is a joy to be around on the ground,in the stall, under the saddle and anywhere else u can think of. He would be a great children's pony. He has done 2'9" and jumps 2' to 2'6" courses. His add is on Canterburyhill.org. has a beautiful headset is built and moves like a Warmblood. Is sweet, fun and smooth. I ride him bareback all the time. Jumps anything u point him at. Has jumped solids such as a rock wall,rolltop, brush box, logs,and wooden wall with…

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Posted by Hannah on August 18th, 2008 at 11:31am — No Comments

Canada tied USA for the Gold Medal in show jumping!

It is 10 am and Canada tied USA for the gold medal in show jumping! They are going to run a jump off! This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Stephanie Poupart on August 18th, 2008 at 9:58am — 2 Comments

blue skies all day long. . .

Just finish my first rounds today and I’m going to make breakfast for myself. Beverly headed out over a half hour ago; she popped her head into the studio and waved goodbye as she was eating a peach. Liz is still in Sussex where she has been for the weekend. Well, we did not get out on Sunday as I had planed but instead I made a really great salad for Beverly when she got home. The rest of the day was spent doing yard work. Tomorrow I plan to get over to Chapters for a coffee and maybe visit s…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 18th, 2008 at 8:15am — No Comments

the fog outside is so thick that even the birds are undercover

I woke up early this morning to the sound of birds out side my window having an argument; is that possible. The fog outside is so thick even the birds are undercover. Will the sun come out to play today; I ask? I had set the alarm for around six but had forgotten. I was so relaxed but fully away thinking about the thinks I wanted to get done today. When the alarm did go off it caught me by surprise – it took me a moment to cancel the sound but it was too late to go back to that state of relaxat…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 16th, 2008 at 7:42am — No Comments

Freelance Dressage Coach Available

Young Rider Team member Andrea Wetzel is available for lessons and training. Andrea has been trained by Olympian Belinda Trussell and has worked with horses through to the Grand Prix. Her focus is on creating a positive learning and training program that encourages results and builds horse/rider partnership through a classical dressage education. Andrea is delighted to work with riders of every level who are interested in strengthening their basic skills and furthering their dressage education…

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Posted by Andrea Wetzel on August 15th, 2008 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Gold medal winner

I went to germany on vacation 2 yrs. ago. My german cousins ride at a huge barn. They had 3 tredmills and a romm just for torphies and pics, a lot of tack rooms, a drying room, and 7 arenas. I got to pet the dressage gold medal winner of the 2004 olmpics. He just won the 2008 olimpics in dressage again.

Posted by Hannah on August 15th, 2008 at 9:55am — 2 Comments

Catching up

Well, it has been pretty eventful working with Sky. Monday, we went on our weekly trail ride. The kayaks were going to eat her, she was convinced of this. She's a very smart horse and she kept having to look back to make sure they either weren't there or weren't following her. We did some hills, some galloping, some cantering, trotting, and all and all, had a great ride. But the highlight of our ride.... We jumped for our first time. Sky is on the trail what I want her to be in the arena.…

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Posted by Heather on August 15th, 2008 at 12:41am — No Comments

Jobs with horses. It doesn't always mean scooping poop! :)

http://www.horsejobs.ca/xml/rss.xml At www.HorseJobs.ca we have many people ask us about how they can progress in the equine industry or they are looking for ways to get back to doing what they really love....working with horses. Like many of you, I started as a child, mucking stalls in return for a riding lessons or to pay off a lease on a riding school pony. Later I was mucking stalls to help pay for the stabling of our pony and so the barter system goes... Also like many of you, I left the…

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Posted by HorseJobs.ca on August 14th, 2008 at 9:08pm — No Comments

For Sale

Sonny is a 10yr old 16.3hh chesnut tb. He has a blaze three stokngs and a sock. He shows in 3ft hunters and 2ft hunters and equ. he is a great horse who has never refrsed and is Not spooky he jumps anything u point him at. will go through water and knows simple dressage moves. Has auto leads and atuo lead changes. Knows his job and would make a good eventer . He is trained in hunters and equ. he has shown in hunters and equ. and is always is the ribbons and has gotten grands and reserse champion…

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Posted by Hannah on August 14th, 2008 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Riding Time!!

Hey i finally hav a horse!! Hes name is Shockwave! He is very handsome!! He is still a prospect... but that is wat i love about Shockwave! He will give me a challenge.. and that is wat i love about horseback riding! this is why i stayed wit it four six yrs!! Cause i love it!!!

Posted by Smiley Taylor!! on August 14th, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

2008 Palomino Tobiano Stud colt

I have a beautiful, APHA pending, Palomino tobiano colt for sale. "Jonny" is an athletic little guy and has the looks with pedigree to boot! Extremely flashy. Please email me for more info and lots of pictures! Asking $2000 obo

Posted by Brandi on August 14th, 2008 at 1:20pm — No Comments

FOR SALE - Dutch Warmblood sired by Luxe Z

Luxe Bay Dutch Warmblood, 17.1 hands, 13 years old. Luxe is currently showing Second Level Open, and has been with Professional Trainer and Pan Am 2007 Silver Team Medalist Andrea Bresee since February. He has a wonderful personality and good looks that will catch the eye of every judge. Luxe is an excellent Adult Amateur prospect. We no longer have the time for this big handsome fellow. Luxe has done very well this season with scores into the 70's as well as being Reserve Champion in Blainvil…

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Posted by Andrea & Duane Bresee on August 13th, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

my eyes seemed to want to meet each other

It’s going to be a long day at work today- a full day and I still have not finished the Thursday File that goes out tomorrow morning. I’ll have to work that out in between my calls today. Had coffee yesterday at Starbucks with a good old chat with a friend. Liz made a fantastic dinner for us last night. Lemon Basel Spaghetti with shrimps and scallops with veggies from the garden. This was toped of with a delightful chocolate dessert with Ice-cream. I worked on “What’s Up Europe” and the Thurs…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 13th, 2008 at 5:20am — No Comments

The Beginning

Well, considering i have read and replied to many blog posts, i figured i could start one myself. Im thinking i will write about my experience with my horses, being a horse website, as well as horses being the only significant part of my life right now :P To start off, i will introduce the horses i will be talking about: Tinus V Hiddum, aka Burma, affectionatly known as Burmy Wormy, He is a 16'1 Friesian gelding, although he believes he is about 18 hands and the romeo of the barn. he is probabl…

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Posted by Stephanie on August 13th, 2008 at 12:58am — No Comments

pounding away

I woke up early this morning with a very bad migraine headache. I’ve take some medicine but it’s still pounding away. I hope it’s going to be a good day out today. I only have one call to make this morning then I’m off until 1:30 for a full afternoon of work. I plan to go to Chapters/Starbucks and relax this morning and meet a few people and read or do some writing. When I was growing up I would go up to my uncle’s place in northern Ontario and I would take long walks in the woods by myself day…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 12th, 2008 at 6:12am — No Comments

MADNESS

A friend sent this in an email the other day, and it really tickled me: Why do I like horses? I reckon I must be mad. My mother wasn't horsey - And neither was my dad. But the madness hit me early – and it hit me like a curse. And I've never gotten better. In fact…I've gotten worse. My stables are immaculate. My house is like a hovel. Last year for my birthday - I got a brand new shovel. I hardly read a paper - but I know who's sold their horse And I wouldn't watch the news – unless Mr. Ed…

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Posted by wanderer on August 12th, 2008 at 4:10am — 1 Comment

to the beach

I get up early most mornings but yesterday, Sunday I slept in. Saturday night I was up late watching old TV programs on DVDs; finally succumbing at 2am. Once up though I made breakfast for two – something simple - a beagle with cheese, egg and bacon. Beverly dropped me off at Chapters/Starbucks; she had to work. I read, drank coffee; actually laities and just relaxed. When she picked me up, we headed home. Around four, I made hamburgers on the BBQ along with onions, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mu…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 11th, 2008 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Horses I Have Seen

I work as a saddle fitter. My job is to make horses more comfortable in their every day work. As a result, I am on the road most of the time. I go to different stables, seeing the best, and the worst situations horses find themselves in. I would like to share some of these stories with you, as the people, and the horses I meet are sometimes heart warming, sometimes heart breaking, but always interesting.

Posted by erin wilson on August 11th, 2008 at 11:11am — No Comments

Summer Sizzler

Our 4H club hosted the Summer Sizzler this year, At Salmon Arm Bc, It was great fun :) It rained the last two days though, It was 3 days of lessons and 1 day of competition, I'm insanely happy with my Gelding he came out with a first secound fourth and a fifth, This was the first time that he had gone to anything like this, It was great fun and can't wait to see you girls at K-X-A MISS YOU KATIE wish you could stay with us :)

Posted by Kimberly Mikoula on August 10th, 2008 at 10:02pm — No Comments

My Summer Sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but school is going to even more!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so idk bout anyone else, but summer for me is getting BOR-ING. now any other way, id be happy for school. but, im going 2 a new school. and my mom is making me go there. nobody has 2 read this, im just venting.

Posted by Sajel on August 10th, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Andrea Bresee Clinic- Hosted by Toronto Cadora

September 20 — Riding clinic with 2007 Pan Am Dressage Team Silver Medalist, Andrea Bresee Dunraven Farm, Uxbridge Toronto CADORA is pleased to present a clinic featuring Pan Am Dressage Team Silver Medalist, Andrea Bresee. A Certified Level 3 coach since 2005, Andrea started riding at the age of 11 in a small town in Saskatchewan. She worked with Arabians for five years in the Toronto area before joining Gina Smith at Franklands Farm in 1996. In 2007, Andrea opened her own training centre at Du…

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Posted by Andrea & Duane Bresee on August 10th, 2008 at 5:52pm — No Comments

me and oscar

rode oscar in outdoor with schooling whip. was a bit fizzy but settled. got him doin proper leg yeilding pirouette turn on forehand rein back shoulder in! dead proud of him! was told that the two of us look like proper sj!! dead happy with that!!!!!!

Posted by lauren on August 9th, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Links to Olympic Blogs

GENERAL Brian O'Connor is the announcer of the equestrian events - http://special.equisearch.com/blog/brianoconnor/ EVENTING Greg Tryon http://teamtryon.blogspot.com/ SHOW JUMPING Beezie Madden - http://teamusa.usatoday.com/bmadden/ DRESSAGE Debbie McDonald- http://special.equ…

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Posted by Barnmice Admin on August 9th, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Day from poop....literally

So starting with yesterday, rough day at work. Just busy busy busy. I go out to the barn and I'm saddling up Sky. My mom calls and I'm talking to her while saddling up, and I told my mom straight up that I really couldn't talk because I was tacking up. My mom is a horse person, she should know this. Well, she kept talking. And Sky mildly scared herself, I don't exactly know how, and she jumped in the air and landed on my two middle toes of my left foot. It wasn't her fault, and I was able to m…

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Posted by Heather on August 8th, 2008 at 11:02pm — No Comments

Seeking a Trainer

I have a young gelding here who is about 2.5 yrs old and needs backing. I am not setup to start a youngster here and need someone who is willing to put '30' days on him to get him going. He has had saddle on him, has been bitted and longes with full tack. We are still working on ground driving. He has regular hoof care and is UTD on all shots, deworming etc. He is fearless and kind. Please contact me if you can take on a colt to start this fall.

Posted by Danielle on August 8th, 2008 at 8:26am — 3 Comments

me and oscar

oscar followed me in from the field with no hed collar or lead rope! didnt ride because outdoor was in terrible state after rain! he hasnt been rideen since mon!¬ his coat shone after 2 hrs of hard grooming!!!!!!lol

Posted by lauren on August 7th, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

gray cells

I worked on the Thursday File late last night to finish it off and schedule it for today’s mailing. The last thing I looked at was my schedule for today. But between leaving the computer and hitting the sack my little tired gray cells missed something – I set my alarm and decided to sleep in until 5:45; giving me a good 45 minutes to get ready for my first call. I came down stairs, put the water on for coffee, turned on the computer, went back made the coffee took it into the studio. Checked me…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 7th, 2008 at 7:21am — No Comments

Looking for Donnersong children???

Does anyone else out there own a 'child' by Donnersong? Just fancied comparing notes with someone else who has come across a horse by this lovely stallion...

Posted by Jane Broomfield on August 6th, 2008 at 8:04pm — 6 Comments

Fun Stuff that Only the Olympic Athletes Know!

Just for fun, we asked Canadian Olympic dressage rider and Barnmice member Belinda Trussell to give us the scoop on some stuff that only the athletes know. 1. How do they organize all the athletes before they march into the stadium? What is everyone doing? All the athletes travel to the stadium on a bus. In Athens, I was on a bus with the other members of the equestrian team, as well as the baseball team. I sat next to a nice ball player whose name I didn't recognize, but when I told my…

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Posted by Barnmice Admin on August 6th, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

it's going to be a long day. . .

I could not sleep last night so I finally got up at 4am ground up some coffee beans and made myself a strong pot of Sumatra It’s going to be a long day; I’m looking forward to it I just hope I last through it all. What's Up! (Europe) August 05 - 6, 2008 .

Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 6th, 2008 at 8:37am — No Comments

Friends at Starbucks

This morning I sent out a few emails to friends to let them know I would be over at Starbucks from 10am until noon. Two dropped over – it was great Bob was first and we had a great chat then Rob and his friend dropped over as Bob was leaving. I must say it was a delightful morning. A little note on the flies that keep trying to entertain me each morning; they are so annoying. Each one plays hide and seek but I get them in the end. It’s turning into a little ritual. Today was a little different;…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 5th, 2008 at 2:55pm — No Comments

UNBRIDLED – Chapter 22: Triplets and Redheads and Sentries, Oh My!

SPOILER ALERT!!: This is the final chapter of Unbridled. You can read the entire hay-covered series in the UNBRIDLED Channel on our home page. Hillary placed the phone in its cradle and turned to face Maxim. “Get out of my house,” she said after speaking to Ritka. Apparently Maxim had been having DNA tests. Apparently Maxim had been up to no good with an Icelandic groom. So much “no good” that the rather foul-mouthed Ritka was pregnant. “You bastard,” she said as he peeked out from behi…

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Posted by Barnmice Admin on August 5th, 2008 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Trail Ride

Sky and I went on our first trail ride today. Since she's only 4, I didn't really know what to expect from her. She was AMAZING. She was looking around at stuff, yes, but she didn't spook, she was smart, and wasn't dangerous at all. The best part about today? She and I cantered for our first time. At home, I've been working on our walk and trot, but she was doing so good today, I thought...well why not! My jaw was dragging behind us. I had never ridden a canter like this before. Ever. It w…

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Posted by Heather on August 4th, 2008 at 10:34pm — 2 Comments

me nd oscar

em... de only reaon im putting this blog up is so i know how far im coming with my horse oscar! feel free to coment!!!!!!!!lol jumped oscar in super maxi (90cm 1m) seemed a bit dead in warming up. Jumped brill in comp. knocked fence 2 because got too close. Jumped everything else with loads to spare! entered again and made him open up coming to no 2. cleared it with scope. knocked no 4 because tight corner nd had jumped big over fence 3. jumped everything else perfectly!!

Posted by lauren on August 4th, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Solzhenitsyn died on Sunday

Sunday was really good but the lawn did not fair too well with all the cars but the amount of rain we’re having it should bounce back quickly. I woke up at 5:00 but stayed in bed until 5:30 listening to the rain. It’s rally coming down. I’m off work until 1pm but my afternoon is a packed one going right to 5:30 without a break. Going to make some breakfast now and take it up to my wife who is still in bed. Then I might go over to Chapters to have a coffee and read a bit. News today Russian wri…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 4th, 2008 at 9:27am — No Comments

Can anyone suggest a stopover point for French /Belguim border?

Hi there, I am travelling my horse from St Malo to Hannover at the end of August and need a stable for him for an overnight rest stop en-route. Can anyone help with suggestions for a place to stay overnight? We only need stable for the horse, we can sleep in our trailer. I am happy to pay going rate. Planned route is entering Belguim on the A2 toward Cambrai. Can either stop on the French side or the Belgain side, but border is about 6 hours drive from the ferry, which is about ideal - half way.…

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Posted by Gonzogirl on August 4th, 2008 at 8:10am — No Comments

Sky

My friend came over to meet Sky today. I spent a little time working her at the walk and trot some more, with some major improvements. I'm so proud of how she's coming a long. I free jumped her a little bit as well. We're going on a trail ride tomorrow so I didn't want to tire her too much! But she's being such a good little girl!!! /end proud mommy

Posted by Heather on August 3rd, 2008 at 11:26pm — 2 Comments

All our horsies

these are all the 13 horses on the farm name,gender, and breed: Annie,girl,Tennese Walker@))))) Cliff,boy,Appolassa$& Wind,girl,American Paint$))))) Butterscotch,boy, miniature pony%)))))) Red Devil,girl, Stallion@@@@@@@ Sweet Pea,girl,Quarter Horse$& Zippy,boy,Belgian@ & Amish,boy,Standardbred & Chasper,girl,Mule%)))))) Blue Moon, girl, Morgan& Billy Ray,Boy, Mustang))))& Big Mama,girl, Clydsdale ))))))) Teddy,boy,Paint%)))))) KEY: @= mean 2 other people\ % =needs s…

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Posted by Erin on August 3rd, 2008 at 8:23pm — No Comments

NEW FOAL!!! : )

OMG!!!!!!! my horse Wind just had her foal!!!!!!!!!! it's a boy so we are going 2 name him Teddy!!!!!!! : - ) He looks like Wind 2!!!!! ill put a pictures of him at the bottom of MY PAGE................................................................

Posted by Erin on August 3rd, 2008 at 7:51pm — 1 Comment

going out for a bite to eat. . .

As you know The Eagles played last night in Moncton just down the road from us and the girls Liz and Jessica decided to earn a little cash; parking cars; this drew in Beverly and since we also had Shannon over well the only boy out there was Anthony and he was a hit. The girls were down at the entrance of the driveway with a sign ‘Parking $10. Beverly was at the other end parking each vehicle so they could get out when the concert was over. They filled every space up we had over 35 cars and vans…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 3rd, 2008 at 8:47am — No Comments

Barrel Racing

when i was out in the arena today one of my Riding instructors was taking pictures of me while i was runnin the course, So as your suposed to go direct to the barrel i was avoiding my instructor and zig zaging the first few times i was on 20 and they figured my time would be better if i wasn't dodging my instructor but on the 4th shot i asked my gelding for a bit faster we got 18 doing zig zags the instructors figure it would have been 15 if id have been going direct to. This is the second week…

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Posted by Kimberly Mikoula on August 3rd, 2008 at 2:29am — 1 Comment

sebastian

today i got my horse sebastian i feel like the happiest girl in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he's 14 16HH Grey TB Gelding and i named him JollyJumper as his show name =D

Posted by Taylor Boyce on August 3rd, 2008 at 1:00am — 1 Comment

Wind

Wind Is my 4yrs old American Paint and only stands at 15.2 hh... She is small but very strong. She has been to 15 shows but did not do so hot! But she has big heart, so she will never give up!! P.S. She is having a foal in a week!! I think i will name it if it is a girl... Tess and if its a boy....Teddy!!!!!: ) CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Posted by Erin on August 2nd, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Cliff

Cliff is the 4 yr old stallion. He stands 17.1hh.......and i can barley reach him: ) ..... I've been to 11 shows with him and he's gotten 1st in everyone of them!! (exept 4 1) -P.S. -I have many other horses on my farm, Cliff and Wind Are MINE not my familys

Posted by Erin on August 2nd, 2008 at 11:28pm — No Comments

16" Silver Supreme Wester Saddle for sale

Like new condition, some silver, suede seat - open to serious offers - 16" seat able to adj. to very long length stirrups. Asking $1200 Call (250) 756-1577 or e-mail paintedhorses@live.ca

Posted by Dora on August 2nd, 2008 at 9:46pm — No Comments

Milner Downs summer Classic 2+3

What a successful show! I am so happy with the way Mascot performed at the show. My 16 year-old boy pulled through. We were Reserve Champion Children's Hunter, won the Mini-Cet and won the huge $500 gift basket for the Aquarius Jumper Medal. We are now third in BC for the Children's Hunter which is very exciting and we are qualified for the finals in the Mini and Aquarius. We are off to MREC on Sunday just to warm up and get him on the grass field before the finals in September. Ciao

Posted by Madi McDougall on August 2nd, 2008 at 6:35pm — 1 Comment

The Eagles are playing tonight just down the road from us

Saturday Morning: woke up late; 5:30am only 3 hours after the party goers (the campers in the fields across the road for tonight’s open air concert: the Eagles) went quite. It was a rough night – I find it had to understand that people visiting a neighborhood, don’t think of others. As I was on the phone I looked out the window – a smile came to my mind and must have transformed to my face and voice “What’s so funny?” I was asked. “O, it’s just poring out – the rain is really coming down hard.”…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on August 2nd, 2008 at 4:38pm — No Comments

My Group

I was wandering if u could join my Group- OWNERS AND TRAINERS------ Can u check it out i have not done much yet i will be soon!

Posted by Tyler on August 2nd, 2008 at 2:03pm — No Comments

1/2 Lease,Maple Ridge, 16hh Standardbred, Pleasure

Cash (Mr. Easy Money) is a handsome 14 year old 16 hh, Standardbred Gelding, (pleasure horse for over seven years) with a wonderful disposition, loves people, with no vices, he leads, ties, lunges, loads, washes etc. He is currently being ridden in English as a pleasure horse, however, can go western. He’s ridden in a snaffle and is in great shape. Cash is currently in training and I use natural horsemanship principles. He loves trail rides, ring games and has been in a couple parades. He is sol…

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Posted by Shannan L. & Cash (Mr. Easy Money) on August 2nd, 2008 at 11:42am — No Comments

First blog...

Hilary's blog.. the first thing I should point out is that I did not misspell my name on my profile. my name is Hilary, Pronounced HILLARY, like the Hilary duff spelling. I love to ride, and travel is a close second on my list of favorite things to do. A couple of different cities I've visited/lived in: 1.)SYDNEY AUSTRALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2.)Cebu, Philippines 3.)Mambajio, Philippines 4.) Camiguin island, Philippines 5.)Oahu, Hawii 6.) Singapore, Singapore AND... i think that's it.…

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Posted by Hilary on August 2nd, 2008 at 1:29am — 1 Comment

For Sale

Hey, I have just the pony for little girls or boys who would enjoy doing jumpers 2'6. His name is Buck and is a very handy welsh pony. I am getting too big for him, but love him so much. He is a great pony for pony club,(prospect) and barral racing.(prospect) Never has refused ever and jumps solids in our field. Great for trails, bathing, clipping, loading, etc. He is a dark bay and is very cute!!!

Posted by Jen on August 1st, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Talk to the hoof

Yesterday was "Talk to the Hoof" day. No matter what I did, how hard I asked, begged, cajoled or pleaded with my leg, I was greeted with "talk to the hoof." Bear was simply not interested in listening to my opinion or in going forward the way I wanted him to. Was it the heat? We worked in the arena because the sand ring was too soggy, and even with the doors thrown wide open, there wasn't a lot of air circulation. We both were coated in sweat when we were done. (This lady doesn't 'glow' after a…

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Posted by Dorothy McDonall on August 1st, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Quotation Of The Month - August

"The love for a horse is just as complicated as the love for another human being... If you never love a horse, you will never understand." ~ Author Unknown

Posted by Suzanne on August 1st, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Advice?

I just joined this lovely site but can't figure out where else to post!!! I am currently doing a free lease on an Appy sport horse. Her confirmation is GREAT and she has a great free jump form. She is 4 years old. She has most of her professional training in western pleasure, which she does not enjoy. This is why she is now in my possession. She is having a hard time with the communication differences from WP to H/J. My first big problem was getting her to transition up to the trot...which I…

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Posted by Heather on August 1st, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Olympic Short Lists Now Available Travelling Superstars – More Olympic Horses arrive in Hong Kong

Olympic Short Lists Now Available 31/07/2008 The short lists for the three Olympic disciplines have been unveiled and are now available on the FEI Olympic website www.fei.org/olympics. JUMPING: 79 horses and riders + 14 reserve horses and riders DRESSAGE: 50 riders and horses + 6 reserve riders and horses EVENTING: 73 riders and horses The full lists are available on this page (complete address: http://www.fei.org/OLYMPICS/REFERENCES/QUALIFICATIONS/Pages/default.aspx) These lists will also be…

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Posted by Barnmice Admin on July 31st, 2008 at 4:03pm — No Comments

INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF ELM

INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF ELM 8 The Kentucky Derby In Art 12 Developing Your Young Horse Pre-ride training plans to create a great future riding horse 16 Sexy Equine Singles From Canada and the U.S. 18 Passion Behind the Fashion The Creations of Red Scarf Equestrian 20 Celebrity - Frank Stallone An incredible entertainer and personality 22 Is the Sport in Need of Change? Georgina challenges conventional thought on this subject. 23 Enha…

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Posted by Equine Lifestyle Magazine on July 29th, 2008 at 10:22am — No Comments

Sleepless night leads into along day

I could not sleep last night – up at 3:30 a.m. My mind would not turn off; knowing that sleep was past I came downstairs to read which turned into working a touch on the computer. There is this fly and it keep landing on my screen; making, I’m sure little pad prints all over it; he will not land on anything else. It’s driving me crazy. Today is the day Beverly works behind the mall over in Dieppe so she will drop me off at Starbucks around 9 and picks me up around 11. I get my reading done an…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 29th, 2008 at 4:25am — No Comments

UNBRIDLED Chapter 22: Mrs. Tom Cruise

The truck rattled and banged over the pockmarked road that led to the airport stables. It had been a tough winter, the endless pattern of freezing and thawing had left much of the area’s roadways battered and aged. Gelden had chosen not to tell Hillary about Tesla’s whereabouts. Not because he felt she didn’t have the right to know, she did. But if he were wrong, if the note had not been about Tesla, if Maxim’s cryptic T.E.S. had stood for something else entirely (take Echinacea supplements or…

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Posted by Barnmice Admin on July 28th, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Chris Irwin

I was lucky to have attended Chris's clinic at Pine Ridge on July 24th.....as always I was not disappointed!! He was great ..(if not seeming a little tired after being away from home for 3 or so weeks) but a trouper as usual and as informative as always......

Posted by Ann Crago on July 28th, 2008 at 12:29pm — 1 Comment

Saddlebred Charter Club

Dear fellow Saddlebred friends, As many of you know, promoting Saddlebreds is a big responsibility for Saddlebred owners, trainers, and riders. Some areas of the country are better represented with ASB clubs and shows than others, and that is why I am writing to you today. Northwest Indiana and the Chicago south suburbs could benefit from a regional charter club for Saddlebreds, and I am proposing that we do just that. I have secured a domain name (nwisa.com) and have filled out the ASHA paperwo…

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Posted by Carey on July 28th, 2008 at 8:27am — No Comments

it was like drinking mud

Nathan and Shirley came up for dinner yesterday but I was out of it with a strong headache. I wasn’t so much fun. Just as well as Beverly, Shirley, Nathan, and Liz talked most about the upcoming wedding. Nathan made coffee after dinner – as you know I drink it black and no sugar – he used my good coffee – but when I took my first sip it was like drinking mud; how much coffee did you use three or four scoops? – I didn’t see the scoop, so I just poured it in. – I got that look from Beverly; you k…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 28th, 2008 at 5:27am — No Comments

Guess whose coming for dinner?

It looks like it’s going to be a wonderful day out there; not a cloud in the sky. We worked on our garden yesterday for over four hours. The sun was hot but it’s so addictive once you start it’s had to stop; looking good though. I’ve got a lot of work to do this morning in my Studio. Liz was in yesterday cleaning up my bookcase that covers one side of the room. She organized and labeled the shelves so I’ll know what’s what. I’ll now have to find the book I want, but it looks great. She even di…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 27th, 2008 at 8:53am — No Comments

2008 Amazing Friesian colt for sale-Vancouver, BC

Baron is my gorgeous FHANA (www.fhana.com) registered friesian baby from my full papered mare Emke. Barons half sister won Reserve Champion at the Friesian Keuring (inspection) last September. He is sweet, loving and full of life and personalilty. He is good with halter, leading, loadi…

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Posted by Danielle Black on July 26th, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

My prospect throughberd

Arrow is a prospect eventing Tb That i am training to show he is coming a long very quickly considerding it is hard to ride him when i am showing all the time with my 4 other horses. He stands at 17.3 hh he is 5 years old-I took him to 2 shows in level 4 jumpers

Posted by Tyler on July 26th, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Lemon-Lime

Lemon-Lime is a Gray quater horse mare that stands at 15.3 hh. I ride her but mostly she is for my friends to use and show in 2'6" hunters She only goes to localy shows I took her to one regular show but she lame the day of schooling;She is 11 years old

Posted by Tyler on July 26th, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Jimmy Boy

Jimmy is an oldenburg tb cross that competes in 3' 6" hunters he stands 16.3hh and is 6 years old he chesnut three stockings one sock and a blaze on his head he has a nice sretching gate

Posted by Tyler on July 26th, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

My World Wide horses

I have 2 big competition horses. One is a 17.1 paint tb cross named Cooper that is 7years old and has competed in 1 (the last one) world wide event and did v. well--The 2nd one is Vogue she has competed in 4 world wide events and has done v. good as well she is a black Canadian Warmblood. That stands at 16.2 hh and is 9 years old she is a sweetie

Posted by Tyler on July 26th, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

the weeds are planning an attack.

What a great day – lots of work; met a few new people and had some time to work on the Thursday File web site. It should be up any day now. I plan now to go out and work on the garden – the weeds are planning an attack. I need to get out there and clear them out. The plants are looking very good; in fact I’m looking forward to picking my first Zucchini tomorrow. I like to pick them when they’re quite small rather, than letting them get large. I wished it would just rain – it’s so muggy out at…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 25th, 2008 at 2:38pm — No Comments

another not so nice day, but. . .

Another not so nice day but I hear Montreal had severe thunderstorms and they had a Tornado-like waterspout - http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2008/07/23/qc-waterspout0723.html Had two mugs of coffee this morning and I feel I’m flying high. But at the same time I’m totally existed – got to bed too late the last couple of nights. I think this weekend I will just chill out if I can with Beverly – maybe get to the beach out in Shediac, depending on the weather of course. I’m still working…

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Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 24th, 2008 at 10:19am — No Comments

ATTENTION!!! I NEED A HORSE!!!! AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!!

Attentiion to any one trying to selll a horse at lest semi- trained for a reasonable price!!!!!! Must jump!!!!!! Must be close to ky!!! (ky, oh, indiana) If you or someone you know are trying to sell a horse with those requirments then PLEASE!! contact me!!!!!!! Thank you!! Sajel

Posted by Sajel on July 23rd, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

free day, well almost

My morning classes canceled; I have the morning off right up until 2pm, it's like “Total Freedom” - at first you think “what am I going to do, relax enjoy the time you have” - then it hits you – time is too precious to slip by – plan it out and be constructive well it’s still early. Here I go. . . I think I’ll start by taking Beverly to breakfast.

Posted by Steve MacDowall on July 22nd, 2008 at 7:00am — 1 Comment