Did You Know?
Fun Facts About Horses
1. Horses are extremely curious. As soon as they see a newcomer entering their field, they come forward to investigate.
2. Domestic horses retain their strong instinct to remain in a herd. But each horse prefers to have it’s own distance of at least three feet in front and behind.
3. Horses spend much of their time eating. They feed whenever they are hungry, during the day or night.
4. If a horse feels healthy he looks healthy. His eyes are bright and he has a glossy coat, he is alert and interested in his surroundings and he socializes with other horses.
5. A sure sign that a horse is in good condition is the covering of flesh over his ribs. You should be able to feel his ribs easily under the skin but they should not stick out.
Shaboom & Clyde
Shaboom and Clyde congratulate Athena Hodges, age 16 from North Kitsap High School. She is 2005 Miss Puget Sound Buckskin Queen
Have fun with your horse!
By Michelle Dempsey
Do you get tired of the monotony of the arena, doing the same thing over and over? Well so does your horse. It is always a good idea to give your horse new experiences to prevent him from becoming bored and arena sour. Here are a few tips to help you have fun with your horse:
1. Go trail riding with friends. The change in scenery is good for relaxing both you and your horse. Getting out of the arena at least once a week is recommended.
2. Play games with your horse in the arena. Do something totally unlike his training regimen. If you have a pleasure horse, for example, lope through a barrel racing course. The important thing is to do something totally different from his usual arena experience.
3. Teach your horse some simple tricks. This will not only stimulate your horse’s mind, it will give you something to impress your friends with at the next show or 4-H meeting. There are several books available which give instructions on how to teach your horse simple tricks.
4. Most importantly, be safe. No matter the activity you and your horse should be wearing the appropriate safety gear. Do not do something which may endanger you or your horse’s safety.
In loving memory of “Poo Bear”
(Dee Poo Too, AQHA mare)
4-20-86 to 3-19-05
Best friend, Competitive partner,
Brood mare & Confidant
She will be missed and impossible to replace!
Lord, today I am sending you back
One of your very own
A grand little mare
With a heart of pure gold
Though in her younger days
She sure kept me on my toes
Rodeo was our game
In our shared and misspent youth
Roping calves and cutting cattle
We even turned a can or two
Together we covered some country
From sandy sunlit deserts
To moonlit mountain trails
She even took time out
To have six foals along the way
She was a game little mare
Never knew the meaning of quit
She always gave her best
Right up to the very end
Lord, she was my best friend
And deserves the very best
So if you could give her
A little slice of heaven
Where the grass grows lush and green
With a bit of sage and juniper
And stars as far as the eye can see
Could you entrust her to an angel
To keep the witch tails from her mane
If it’s not too much trouble, Lord
Could you save me a spot
So I can share with her eternity
When it comes my time to pass
Michelle Dempsey 3-19-05
Copyright © 2009 The NW Horse Source, LLC
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