And the winner of the CSN Stores $35 gift card giveaway is….
APRIL!
Congratulations to April and thank you to everyone that entered and blogged about the $35 gift card giveaway.
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The Novi Equestrian Expo ~ November 12 – 14!
The Novi Equestrian Expo will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace this weekend (November 12 – 14), featuring
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Horses Healing Humans
DayDreams Farms Therapy and Rescue (of Cottrellville)was recently featured on Fox News for their animal rescue programsthat are geared toward connecting both humans and horses that need healing.
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Horse auction this Saturday…I’ll be there, will you?
In the market for a new ride?
SOUTHERN MICHIGANFALL
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Last Weekend to Visit Birch Run’s Best Kept Secret!
Last fall on a routine trip to Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn for some all-you-can-eat chicken, I stumbled upon Birch Run’s best kept secret.
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Equine Entertainment ~ Check out "Dancing with Horses" Fundraiser October 24th in Highland!
The Highland Equestrian Conservatory is hosting a special equestrian fundraising event this Sunday, “Dancing with Horses”, featuring performances from many disciplines, including vaulting, dressage, barrel racing, jumping & more! Pre-Order your tickets here!
For more info, check out the Highland Equestrian Conservatory website or
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Ewwww….Connecticut man charged for sexually assaulting a horse!
Hold yer horses…literally!
I don’t even know where to start on this one…
On Monday, 63 year old Marian Wegiel of Connecticut was arrested and charged with
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Mark your calendars!
Adoptable Horse of the Week – Meet Ebony!
Ebony is a black Hackney pony mare. She was used as a driving pony. She injured her eye (losing total sight in the injured eye) and the family that had her could not keep her. She was an Amish horse and they need to have both eyes when driving down the road. This does not affect this mare at all.
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Meet Day Dreams Farm Therapy and Rescue!
Day Dreams Farm Therapy and Rescue is a 501c3
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After Sunday’s post,
I know I said I’d never get another mare again, but…
Meet Bella! She’s a 2 year old Friesian Sporthorse mare with a puppy dog personality and is the newest addition to my herd.
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Update on Equine STAR – Michigan Horse Rescue Accused of Horse Neglect
Recently nine horses were removed from a temporary Texas home of the infamous Joan Tucker, owner of White Lake’s former Equine STAR horse rescue. You’re probably thinking, “Horses rescued from a horse rescue?”
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Adoptable Horse of the Week – Meet Halo!
Halo is very sweet gray Arabian mare. She has a cute gray colt by her side that is also very sweet. She was use as a camp horse and is great for kids. Now after years of negelect, she is no longer rideable. Now that she is with the rescue, she is at a good weight and well loved. She will make a great companion pony.
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YouTube Gem ~ "Top 10 Reasons Why a Round Bale is Better than a Mare"
I stumbled upon this YouTube gem recently and thought I should share…
ENJOY!!
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Expectations of Professional Horse Training
One of the things I’ve come across repeatedly in my horse shopping ventures are the different perceptions of a horse’s training and levels of “broke”.
Many sellers will even state that the horse has had 30, 60, 90, or 120 days professional horse training in their ads to help clarify its level of “broke”. But what does it all mean?
Training can vary by trainer and riding discipline, so 30 days with one trainer could bring a different result than 30 days with another. The amount of training in a 30 day period usually ranges from 3 days per week to every day. So you could see how a horse that goes through 3 day per week training (12 days total in a month) would vary from a horse that is worked every day in a 30 day period.
Also, different riding disciplines and some horse breeds may require different types of training, which can affect the overall training timeline. For example, gaited horse training is different from a non-gaited horse and a dressage horse training schedule would vary from western horse training.
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Upcoming Trail Riding Event ~ Ride the Rose Fundraiser
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On Sunday August 29, equestrians will ride the trails of Rose Oaks County Park in Holly to raise funds to help establish horse-friendly trails in Northwest Oakland County. If you’re interested in participating, contact Merle (248)-624-1409 or visit www.headwaterstrailsinc.org. Donations are only $20 (plus, bring a dish to pass for the 4 p.m. Potluck dinner!)
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The things people will do for a ribbon…ASPCA Files Legal Petition with USDA to Stop Horse Soring!
This month, the ASPCA filed a legal petition with the USDA to strengthen it’s enforcement of the HPA (Horse Protection Act), most specifically against the act of horse “soring”. According to the HSUS, horse “soring” is an
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Adoptable Horse of the Week – Meet Beautiful!
Beautiful is a 4 year old black Shetland cross pony. She is easy to handle and likes treats. She is going to make a nice kid’s pony some day. She is also gaited!
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