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To answer this simply, the cost. I have noticed that the price of all of the equine publications have been soaring. I wanted to put something out there that everyone could read and not worry about the cost. I wanted the information that would be in this publication affordable to everyone. I will strive to get as much topical information each month as I can that will teach, inform and entertain. If you have any comments or suggestions just email me and I will certainly appreciate it. If you want a reminder in your email when each issue is on line just email me with your email address and I will send you a noticed when you can view new issues. Take care and enjoy those wonderful equine friends.
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Picture this....I am in a stall wth my horse getting him tacked up for his class at the Oswego County Horse Show. All of a sudden I hear, whack, whack, sob, sob. Then I hear this women hollering obscenities at a crying, sobing little girl. This women, who is obviously her mother, because nobody else would dare treat a child this way, was berating the child and using foul language on her. She continued the whacking and smacking for well into five minutes. This poor child was about to take her horse into a class at the show. What a terrible frame of mind for this poor little girl to be in, especially when she was about to be riding a big powerful animal. And of course the smacks and whacks were not only for the child, the horse was getting it's share of the slaps since he didn't or couldn't stand still during all of this abuse and kaos. All I will say to this women is that I am not naming names, NOW, but you know who you are, and I know who you are, maybe next time when you turn around there could be a picture of you dealing out this abuse.
Last year at a show I saw a thrilled little girl come out with a blue ribbon and her excitement was obvious. When she rode out of the ring to her mother, that smile was quickly wiped from her face. Her mother lit right in to her about her sloppy seat, poor posture and the list of negatives went on and on. The poor little girl looked crushed that her mother was screaming all of this to her right there in front of everyone.
Last month a girl about ten rode out of the ring on a very high spirited horse. I was very impressed that she was managing to keep the horse under control. From out of nowhere her grandmother ran up to her and grabbed the bridal of the horse. The horse was startled by her suddeness and was giving the young rider even more trouble. The grandmother took her hand and gave the horse an extremely brutal slap with her open hand. She started screaming at the young girl that she had better control that horse. She then started swearing at her and told her to get her @$%* out of there and get off that horse. You could see that the little girl was having a hard time holding back the tears.
I wish that I could say that these were the only instances of this type of behavior that I have witnessed, but they are not. Some of the parents and grandparents are sucking the fun right out of the sport. It seems to some of the parents that it is winning at all costs, including the torment and destruction of the children. Is a ribbon worth that much? You parents will make it so miserable for your kids that they will learn to hate a sport that really is so much fun. They will get out of it at their first opportunity.
I will try to explain to some of you parents from first hand experience and maybe then you will understand what you are doing. When I was a child I loved to dance. This love ran in the family because all of the family took lessons and all of the family were wonderful dancers. They could do it all, tap dance, ballet, you name it they could do it. My mother was a great tap dancer, and wanted all of her children to take lessons. I enjoyed the lessons and even enjoyed practicing. But my mother started wanting me to be the best dancer on the face of the earth. That sounds like a great wish, but it was not. Every day I had to practice tap dancing for an hour with my mother holding my hand and doing the steps with me. Everytime I would not do one of the steps correctly she would squeeze my hand. I can still remember the pain she would cause when she squeezed my fingers, after all, she was an adult, and I was only 7 years old. Needless to say, the first opportunity I got to quit dancing I took it. I loved to dance, but I hated the abuse I would get from my mother.
We are adults, and as adults we have to realize that our actions have deep impacts on the minds and hearts of our children. Riding a horse and winning a ribbon in a horse show is not the end of the world. But if you handle it correctly you can make your children feel that they are sitting on top of the world.
Just remember out there, I am out there at a lot of shows with my photographer and we are going to starting clicking some pictures of all of this abuse. Maybe this is the only way to make it stop before another child who really loves to ride decides to quit.
The best kept secret in Parish, NY
The club president is Don Himes, and with his wife Bonnie, they seem to keep everything running so very smooth. Don told me that the membership consists of about 55 familes and about 20 singles. The membership pulls together to keep the facilities all in good shape. It is not uncommon to see some of the members up at Harmony Acres during the day either mowing the grass or working on some other project that needs attention. It is really nice to see so many people pull together to keep everything functioning.
I attended the June Gaming Show and I really enjoyed the enthusiasm and fun that the participants, staff and crowd were having. They had one class called "Open Musical Pads". I had never seen this done before, but it was a horseback version of musical chairs. In the center of the ring there were squares of cloth that the riders had to stand on while holding their mount by the reins to begin the game.
One pad was removed and then the riders had to mount their horses and walk them around the ring while the music played. When the music stopped the riders had to dismount, touch the fence and then with their mount in tow find an empty pad. Like musical chairs, one by one the participants were eliminated. It was fun to watch some of the youngsters that were finding ways to be ready to anticipate to stopping of the music. Some of them had already slipped their right foot out of the stirrips so that they could get off their horses quickly. The best part about this game was that everybody laughed and everyone had fun!
Harmony always seems to put in fun classes in their gaming show. They had one class called "Open Pony Express". This class had a rider at each end of the ring. One rider gallops to the end of the ring to the other rider carrying a mail bag. When the rider gets to the end he has to hand off the mail bag to the other rider and that rider has to gallop to the finish line. This is a timed event and the lowest time wins. I was very impressed by the speed and agility of the horses and riders.
The one thing that you will notice if you go to a Harmony Riders Show is smiles. It seems that everyone is having fun. Fun is the key, and what all of this should be about. People here are so helpful and always seem to want to lend a hand. These traits are not too often found today, but I am happy to see that sportsmanship is alive and well and residing at Harmony Acres in Parish, New York.
THE APPALOOSA
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Margit has two beautiful horses who peacefully graze in their pasture. She rides in some of the local shows including the Oneida shows. Margit rides English and is proud of her dressage abilities. I can see her pride with the array of ribbons that are proudly displayed.
Margit told me that she was concerned about what was in the products that she was using on her horses, and that was when she discovered Melaleuca. About 80% of the horse products have the tea tree oil that we pay the high prices for in the products we buy. I always hate having to try to rinse out the soap from my horse, but it seems that you need that high foam to get the horses clean. But Melaleuca carries a horse shampoo that is low foaming, and easy to rinse out. The best part is that the shampoo really works and it is hypo-allergic.
The company does not test it's products on any animals. All of those expensive sprays we buy to keep the flies and bugs off our horses have so many chemicals in them. But Margit showed me that there is a tea tree oil that is extremely highly concentrated and you can makeyour own fly spray. There is no chemicals or harmful additives. The company is very dedicated to the planet and all of the containers are recylable and biodegradable. They make a wide line of products including laundry detergent, candles and cosmetics.
If you are interested in talking with Margit about the better way to buy products for your horse just click either of the links below to get to her website or email. If you want to contact her by phone her number is: (315) 964-0189.
The Appaloosa has a distinctive coat pattern, and is the most easily recognizable of all the light horse breeds. The sterotypical colored Appaloosa has a dark body with a spotted white blanket over the loin and hips. Coat patterns vary from "Snowflake", which is the darker body with a lighter speckling to the "Leopard", which has a white body and dark spots. They are very easy to identify because there are no two exactly alike.
The Appaloosa's share three characteristics: mottled or freckled skin, most noticeable around the muzzle, eyes and genitalia; hooves have clearly defined vertical light and dark stripes, a trait that gives them exceptionally durable hooves; and eyes have a white sclera encircling the iris, much like that of the human eye.
The Appaloosa is the oldest recognized breed in the world. Spotted horses are featured in prehistoric cave paintings dating back 20,000 years. Archeological and historical records show the ancient Chinese Emperors described the Appaloosa as "Heavenly Horses". In the 17th and 18th centuries, the European artistocrats prized these horses high as exceptional mounts.
The history of the Appaloosa is intwined with the history of the Nez Perce Indian tribe in northwest Oregon. The Nez Perce acquired horses in approximately 1710 and quickly became superb horsemen. They developed horses of exceptional quality by the practice of selective breeding. They were the only Native american tribe to do this. The best stallions were used for breeding, the lessor quality males were castrated. All of these inferior animals were traded away to other tribes.
The Appaloosa was especially prized as war horses and buffalo runners. The Nez Perce developed the Appaloosa into a tough, swift, surefooted mount which met all of their needs.
A spotted horse in the north west was known as a "Palouse" horse, taken from the name of the tiny Palouse River. This river is where the Nez Perce grazed their vast herds of spotted horses. "Appaloosa" became the most commonly used term for a spotted horse. As a tribute to the importance of the American Indian to the Appaloosa breed, most Appaloosa Horse Shows feature a class of Native Dress for men and ladies. The entrants show off costumes of fine buckskin and beaded outfits.
In 1877 the story of the Nez Perce and the Appaloosa takes a tragic turn. Chief Joseph, the famous and much quoted leader of the peaceful Nez Perce became disheartened by many broken promises of the treaties between his people and the United States government. Rather than fight the 700 Nez Perce men, women and children chose to seek political asylum in Canada.
For more than three months, traveling over 1,800 miles over treacherous mountain terrain, the Nez Perce mounted on their Appaloosa's avoided capture by the pursuing U.S. Armies. The ongoing battles with the soldiers and the weak condition of his surviving people forced Chief Joseph to surrender. They were in northern Montana, only one days journey from the Canadian border and freedom. The strength of the Nez Perce had been their spotted horses. The United States government and the missionaries set out to destroy that strength.
Most of the horses were confiscated and sold to local settlers. The Appaloosa's that had escaped were hunted down by soldiers. A bottle of whiskey was the bounty paid for each Appaloosa horse shot. When the Nez Perce were put on the new reservation they were encouraged to take up farming. The fine spotted stallions were replaced with large draft stallions. The effect of these crosses resulted in course heads and legs with loss of refinement. It has taken many generations to rid the bread of this lack of refinement and return the proud breed to what it once was. The modern appaloosa is a result of some out breeding to the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse, and still has the versatility that the Nez Perce valued so highly.
The original trim, hardy Appaloosa horse was quickly disappearing from the American west and for fifty years it was considered a "lost breed". In 1938 a group of concerned stockmen in the northwest United States formed the Appaloosa Horse Club to revive and preserve the breed. In Canada, James Wyatt, an Alberta rancher, and Grant McEwan, Alberta's Lt. Governor established the official registry of Appaloosa horses under the Federal Animal Pedigree Act of Canada.
Today the breed lives on, and you can hardly attend a horse show without seeing one of these magestic animals competing for the blue. The Apaloosa's live on and their owners love them with a passion.
Why is it so important that I keep my heels down in the stirups when I ride? It feels so un-natural, is it really necessary?
Sore Ankles
Yes! It is very important to keep your heels down when you ride for many reasons. When you are riding with those heels down you will be able to use your proper leg aids. Also, it creates the proper seat allowing all your weight to travel down to your feet where it should. If you lift up your heels your horse may get the wrong signal, some horses are trained to speed up when those toes point down. Just practice, practice, practice and do some excercises to strengthen your ankles, it will get easier and feel more natural the more you ride.
Good Luck
Why do I have to shave the hair out of my horses ears for shows? I thought that this hair was important for the health of the horse, like for keeping out dirt, dust etc?
Hairy Ears
There are a few reasons for shaving the inside of the horses ears. The first being cleanliness. The judges look for the neatness of the horses, it is like plucking your eyebrows. It does not effect the horses health. In addition the judges also like to see them oiled. Hang in there, after you are showing for a while you will get the hang of it and understand the whys and the hows.
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I am fourteen, and I have been riding for about a year, but I have never had any lessons. I think that I ready pretty well, and now I want to ride my horse in a show. Do you think I should get some lessons before I do this?
Young Rider
This is a very good question. I am sure that you have learned to ride very well, but riding in a show is a whole different thing. It would be good for you to get an instructor for a while. They will teach you the things that the judges will expect from you. It will make it a lot easier for you because there shouldn't be any surprises. Another good idea is to get into a schooling show. This type of show is where the judges point out the things that were wrong and the things that will help you in the future. If you are just starting out you may want to get into the walk/trot classes. These classes have a lot of beginners just like you. You will be glad you did all of this when they hand you your first blue ribbon.
Good Luck
I am starting to take lessons at a stable. It seems that each time I ride I have a different horse. Does it matter, or should I have the same horse all the time?
Taking Lessons
This is what happens when you don't have the luxury of having your own horse to ride. But it really only depends on what your being taught. If your being taught technique it is good to have the same horse. I am sure that you have found that each horse reacts differently to commands. If you have the same horse all the time you will know exactly what to expect as a reaction from your horse. But there is an up-side to all of this, you are learning to ride all of these different horses and it will make you a very good rider, able to take most any horse and ride them. You will find that each time you ride you will see a whole new set of reactions. Hang in there it does get easier.
Good Luck
I am eleven and I am going to start to take lessons at a stable in a few weeks. They asked me if I wanted to ride English or Western. I am not sure what to tell them. I like them both, what do I do?
Undecided
The decision to ride English or Western depends on what you like and what you want to do. If you want comfort and like pleasure and trail riding, then western would be just fine for you. If you want a challenge, and want to learn the finer points of riding, then you may want to try English. Really you can do both if you like, but it is easier to start with one or the other in the beginning.
Good Luck
Just what is the walk/trot classes for?
I had always thought that this class was for the beginning rider that has not yet mastered the canter or the lope. I have found that this concept is not true. Recently I watched a walk trot class at the county fair at Sandy Creek. This class was the last class for the morning, so the show ring was open for schooling and practicing at the end of the class. Some of the same riders that were in the walk trot classes were in the ring on their horses at full canter and lopes. I watched this with interest, because those riders didn't seem to have any difficulty in executing this gait.
My question is why weren't these people in the open classes? It really isn't fair that they participated in the walk trot, and took ribbons that way. It takes away from the riders who are absolutely walk trot riders that have not mastered the lope or the canter. This class really should be for the beginning riders.
Another thing that I noticed about the walk trot classes is that they have the adults and the children in the same class. How can you possibly judge between an adorable ten year old on a huge horse donig a good job and a forty something women riding beautifully. The judge has to really have his hands full! We all know that an adult can take not winning a ribbon and the losing just fine. But the child, it is hard for them to understand the concept that losing a class doesn't mean that they are a bad rider.
It seems to me that it would be a good idea to break up these walk trot classes that are full of beginners into adult class and children's class. It would make it a lot fairer for the entrants and a lot easier for the judges.
I was at a show recently in Oneida and had the pleasure to talk to judge Bob Rockwell about the difficulty in juding children vs adults in these walk trot classes. Bob told me that in his mind that the riders age doesn't matter, he tries to just judge the riders skill and how well they do. That answer made me feel a little more at ease about the mixed classes, but I will watch with interest the walk trot classes this summer and see what the outcome is. I will keep you all posted as to my findings.
The Harness Horse Retirement and Youth Association (HHRYA) is a not for profit organization for the primary purpose of placing non-competitive standardbred racehorses in adoptive homes.
The majority of the horses are standardbreds, no longer competitive or useful for breeding. These horses make wonderful companions for trail riding, barrel racing, 4-H competition and just plain loving. Horse donations are solicited from owners and breeding farms. The horses are evaluated in terms of age, health, injuries and temperament to determine a suitable placement. Veterinarian and farrier care are provided as part of the transition.
HHRYA is operated by volunteers dedicated to its purpose and objectives. Operating costs are obtained through donations and fund raising efforts. Board members are persons from all walks of life, with one common goal - the welfare of the horse.
Just what happens to the horses who have raced their hearts out for their owners, but for one reason or another is not able to do that anymore? They are usually shipped off to either the Amish for a life of very hard work, or they are slaughtered. It just doesn't seem right when they gave their all, why isn't anybody there for them. HHRYA is that somebody! They try to place these horses in approved, loving, permanent homes. The slaughter house is certainly not a befitting end to these majestic racehorses. These horses now only wish for a family to give them love, and a place to live and in return you will receive something that money can't buy, unconditional love and a true friend.
The organization has several older horses that are twenty years old and up. These horses are not so easy to place because most horsemen want horses that they can use. These senior horses deserve a place to live out their lives in peace, happiness, love and dignity.
Kate Starr is the CNY Placement Coordinator for HHRYA. She has been giving 200% of herself to help out these horses that desperately need someone. Kate's health is not good, and Kate needs somebody to be there for her too as well as the horses. Volunteers are needed to help out with the brushing, grooming, feeding, cleaning, walking, etc of the horses. She just cannot do it alone. We as self proclaimed horse lovers certainly can give back to the horses something, as they have given us so much. We horse people should get groups that we are involved in, to come and help out Kate and HHRYA, even if it is only for a day. I can assure you that you will get back a lot more than you will give. All you have to do is to look into these beautiful horses trusting eyes to know that all they want is love and their dignity.
If you have a farm and room, why not take in one of the aging horses to live out their lives happily? If you have a family and love horses, why not adopt one of these beautiful Standardbreds to use for riding, carriage driving and loving. The Standardbred is not only for racing, they will do it all. Why not consider adopting a horse from HHRYA instead of looking elsewhere. You would be helping out a horse that really needs you.
Funds are desperately needed all of the time because it is very costly to care for so many horses. When they come into the program they more often than not need a lot of care and run up expenses. Any donations to the program would be more than appreciated. There is so much that you can do, give back to the horse world. This is one opportunity where one person, doing one thing can make a big difference. It will make you feel good, so do it.
I went to check out the program one Sunday afternoon, and what I found was a big surprise to me. I found about a dozen horses, each one more beautiful, lovable and sweeter than the next. It was like a little bee hive buzzing with people working at doing all the chores that need to be done. When I inquired it seems that a young girl named Rachel Fleming got the idea to get some of the people from The Vineyard Church, on the Eastside of Syracuse to come in for the day to help out with the program. There were about a dozen or more people that were brushing and currying some of the horses. A few people were excercising the horses giving them a leisurely walk. Yet more people were busy with brooms, rakes and pitchforks cleaning out the stalls. These are truly wonderful giving people. There could not be a more generous act than to give of themselves, their time and their efforts. These people are a real credit to their church. Among the volunteers were Laura Stockin, Natalie Lorusso, Val Valerio, Laura Hinman, Evelyn Osborne, Vickie Fleming, wife of the church pastor, Anthony Cardin, Rachel Fleming, Donna Ladonna, Ginnie Lorusso, Barbaa Updike and Bill Church. If only more churches and groups would do something like this, the program could grow and thrive saving more hores from a terrible end to their lives.
For more information contact Kate Starr at (315) 638-2119 or email her at [email protected].
Don't we really owe it to these creatures that bring us so much joy to give them the respect they deserve, the love they want and the dignity that they have earned.
I will be following the progress of HHRYA and will be bringing you more on the program in each issue of the NY Horse Digest.
This is just a sample of the bond that can be formed by taking in a horse that needs you and needs your love. A lot of people looked at Rowdy and made cruel sounds when they saw his right eye sewn shut. It's a funny thing, but I never notice it, I only see my big wonderful boy, who is the kindest horse I have ever known.
When I took him home to our farm I never thought I would be doing more than just putting him in the pasture. But a few of the people that worked with HHRYA told me that they had ridden him, and he was amazing. They told me he had the easiest, nicest jog, and that he seemed to really enjoy the rides. So I took him to Parish, to Harmony Acres to the big show ring. I went there because it has lots of nice soft sand in case I would be thrown there by this horse. I couldn't imagine him doing this, but he was so big, and I didn't know very much about him and how he would react.
Rowdy was still under-weight and I had just wormed him. He didn't seem to have much energy, but I was sure that under my care he would flourish. It was a long way up into the saddle of that big guy, but his stride was so easy and smooth. When I got him to jog my instructor was beaming and screaming, that I had myself a western show horse. He seemed to enjoy the excercise and I worked him for about an hour. My instructor was obviously chomping at the bit to ride this wonderful boy, and she took him out for a couple of circles of the ring. She got him to a lope and she was grinning ear to ear. She said he was one of the best rides she had ever had.
I set out to get Rowdy's weight up where it should be, and get him feeling more energetic. Lots of hay and fresh water, good grain, extra oats, and a little bran/rice flour mixed in his feed. Of course we had to give him his favorite, carrots and apples. Within a week I could see that he was feeling spunkier. The next time I rode him he seemed to have a lot more energy. Within three weeks he had obviously put back on a lot of his weight. His hind quarter looked better and he surely had energy to burn. I had to control his jog because he just wanted to run and run. The difference just a few weeks made was amazing. He was more of a handful. In the beginning I would just put the lead on him and he would walk with no problem. Now he has so much energy I have to really hang on to him.
I got a good ferrier, and she checked out his hooves and shoes. I had the vet check him out and get his shots up to date. The more I washed this big Appaloosa the whiter his coat got and the more spots starting appearing. He had looked like a dirty white horse when I got him, and now he looked like a majestic Leopard Appaloosa with the tell-tale spots on his neck and hind quarter.
Don't be afraid to take in one of these horses that needs a home. With a little love, attention and work you can have the horse that you always wanted. There are many different organizations out there that have horses up for adoption. There is even the Wild Mustang Program, though I don't advocate this. These horses come from out west and I feel that we have enough horses right here in our own area that desperately need homes, and they should come first. So the next time you think about getting a new horse, consider adoption.
I will keep you posted on Rowdy's progress. I plan to show him in more shows, and I know his time to win the ribbons will come.
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Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027
Shop (315) 695-3540
Home (315) 695-3557
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www.animalkindomvets.com
HEALTH FOODS
Quality Products & Service
30 yrs
733 South Bay Rd
North Syracuse, New York
(315) 458-2717
We carry:
Euphrasia - Bright Eye that was discussed in the Homeopathic Medicine article in the May-June issue
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Commotion out in the barn
Harley: yup the itching powder on the saddle pad worked.
Harley: I just love those horses, yea just like I love shots from the vet
Child/Adult Jumper
10 Years Old
Very Easy To Ride
Has shown successfully in the
Hunters Shows in the North East
Including HITS Catskills
For More Info Email at:
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#0153052
(Rimlo Black Pepper x Mane Tyme Meadow Brook)
FOR SALE
Indi is a 2000 Black Morgan filly with star and 2 hind sock
Born 3/23/00 she is extremely friendly and willing
She leads well and ties
She crossties as well
Her trot is ground covering & awesome
Presently she stands at 14.1
She should mature to 15+ hands &excel in western as well as be an excellent sport horse
Fence trained, leads & handles well
She is a real people horse
Loves everyone, my three year old daughter grooms her and walks under her
Indi is of Brunk blood through her sire and Government through her dam.
Her attitude shows that she will make an excellent youth project
Her price is $3,000.00
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The Gardner Farm
Located in Brewerton, NY
Come and meet my 4 horses, a wonderful morgan, Alex Bay, a big beautiful quarterhorse, Lady B, a registered standard bred, 2 year old Midnight Star, & our newest, an Appaloosa gelding, Rowdy. Just click on the picture of horses below to visit us.
AMHA#115895
(Merrilee Aquarius X Mane Line Miss Niki)
Nika is a 1988 dark bay Morgan stallion that stands 15.1 hands
He is marked with a small star and right hind sock
He was shown in western pleasure & driving
In 1989 he was name Open Colts & Fillies Champion
In 1994 he was Maine Horse Association High POint Champion Morgan Stallion in Hand
He has 13 foals, 4 colts & 9 fillies all which are bay
He is available for breeding for the public
For info on breeding to this stallion please email at address to the right
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Trained for driving
Gelding preferred
Resonably priced
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Registered Arabian Gelding
Western Pleasure Gentle, easy to ride
For intermediate rider
Reasonably priced
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Older, great condition
Beautiful Hand tooled leather
Brown
$200 OBO
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IN THE AGWAY HORSE BARN
Brewerton, New York