April 2010 Blog Posts (107)

When I went out this morning, Pickles made that encouraging "hungry horsey" sound and seemed happier than she did yesterday.There is a look that horses get in their eyes that tells you what their thi…

When I went out this morning, Pickles made that encouraging "hungry horsey" sound and seemed happier than she did yesterday.

There is a look that horses get in their eyes that tells you what their thinking. Sometimes it's easier to read than others. But Pickles is an honest horse and I think she knows she's safe now.

We trimmed her mane last night and put some moisturizer on her feet. She is still walking a little sticky this morning… Continue

Added by maryann tobin on April 1, 2010 at 5:09pm — 3 Comments

Equine Body Work For Mr. Trouble

29th March 2010

Kingsley enjoyed his massage by Susanna Malkakorpi. Tomorrow, the egg-bar shoes are going on, then after Easter he will get navicular bursa injections and whole lot of other drugs to slow down the degeneration process and improve… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on April 1, 2010 at 3:38pm — No Comments

No Foot No Horse - What's In Store For Kingsley In The Coming Months

27th March 2010

Pic.left and below: Kingsley's feet today, prior to remedial shoeing.

No Foot No Horse is one of those things you will always hear around horses. Not without reason. Kingsley is no… Continue

Added by Wiola Grabowska on April 1, 2010 at 3:35pm — 2 Comments

Pay Attention!

I was in my arena today working with my new horse, Clementine. She is four years old and she is one of those truly great horses that come along so infrequently. She is sensitive, responsive and athletic, and riding her is a bit like driving a Ferrari. Most importantly she is sane, calm and intelligent. Her previous owner taught her to go fast and straight with her nose… Continue

Added by Laura Hunter on April 1, 2010 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Horse Rescue: She gave all she had to people who abused her.

Horse Rescue: She gave all she had to people who abused her.

Sometimes you do things that just don't make sense. This is one of them.

We got another horse today. Not just any horse - a starved, abused ex-racehorse.

She is in horrible shape; She's got rain rot all over her skin, her ribs are sticking out, and her feet are pretty messed up.

We've done this before and had great success, but that doesn't make it any less crazy - or any less expensive. But we are also… Continue

Added by maryann tobin on April 1, 2010 at 11:33am — 2 Comments

Development of Equine Rehabilitation & Education Centre

I am in the process of evaluating the concept of a Premiere Equine Facility which will feature a rehabilitation, training and education for horses and riders.

I have developed a survey, which is easily completed in a few minutes. I am soliciting information and opinions from the horse community on such a facility to be built near the shores of Georgian Bay, north of the Town of Wiarton.

Wiarton is located in southwestern Ontario at the base of the Bruce Peninsula, home of the…

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Added by Lois Keays on April 1, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Never barrel race your pleasure horse

It has rained for three days just prior to the our club's yearly horse show. Everything was under water when we arrived. A few of the men rounded-up some shovels and dug some trenches to help drain the water from the Arena.

I hung out with a few other rides, and we sat along side of the arena, just waiting for someone to hit the dirt. We were actually taking bets on which rider would be the dirtiest by the end of the day. Not good, I know, but this was in my younger, more naive… Continue

Added by Roberta Edstrom on April 1, 2010 at 9:32am — No Comments