Western decor, horse gifts and horse information in recognition of the spirit and freedom associated with the western outdoor lifestyle of the Rocky Mountain region and a love of horses for which we share this wonderful land.
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Contents
• Horse Quotes / Jokes
• Horse Treat Recipe
• Mini Survey Poll Results
• Our Top Ten Horse Related Searches
• Horse News• Recommended Reading – How to Find the Perfect Place for Your Pony
• Test Your Horse Knowledge• Your Horse’s Basic Health Care Needs
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Horse Quotes / Jokes
You know horses are smarter than people. You never heard of a horse going broke betting on people. ~Will Rogers----------
A man walks up to a shetland pony and asks, "do you have a sore throat?"
The pony replies, "no I’m just a little horse."
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Horse Treat Recipe
Horses love carrots…and here’s an extra special carrot treat your horses will love!
Carrot Crispies
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup oatmeal
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup bran
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 apple
• 2 carrots
Directions:
1. preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. grease muffin tin
3. shred apple and carrots
4. mix apple and carrots with molasses
5. add brown sugar, water, flour and oatmeal
6. scoop dough into muffin tin and sprinkle each muffin with brown sugar
7. bake for 30 to 45 minutes
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Mini Survey Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, “How Long is Your Horse Kept in a Stall each Day?”
Here are the results from 495 voters:
0-4 hours – 49%
4-8 hours – 20%
8-12 hours – 13%
12-16 hours – 11%
16-24 hours – 7%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
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Place your vote in our current mini-poll, “Are your horses barefoot or do they wear shoes?”
Our Top Ten Horse Related Search Terms
Ever wonder if other horse enthusiasts search for the same things as you do? Here are the top ten search terms used last month to find the Front Range Frenzy website.
1. horse anatomy
2. parts of a horse
3. parts of a saddle
4. saddling a horse
5. saddle parts
6. horse treat recipes
7. horse parts
8. how to saddle a horse
9. how to make a rope halter
10. floating teeth
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Horse News
Olympic Equestrian Arrangements are Years in the Making
July 27, 2008 – thehorse.com
The decision to hold the equestrian competitions of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Hong Kong continues to be a topic of interest and debate. The events were moved because competition organizers sought to minimize the risk of horses contracting infectious diseases possibly present in the mainland China horse population. When the decision to move was first announced it raised considerable concern. However, prior to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) making this decision in conjunction with Beijing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a great deal of work was already under way behind the scenes.
Horse Waste Gasification Plan Looks Viable
July 27, 2008 – ocala.com
Being the Horse Capital of the World is something to brag about. It's an enviable calling card that blesses Ocala/Marion County with spectacular farmscapes, international acclaim and billion-dollar economic benefits. Our community is a special place to live in part because of our special equine industry.
But being the Horse Capital of the World also means being the horse manure capital of the world. And that is a problem. A big problem — a half-million-ton-a-year environmental problem the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Marion County Commission are applying increasing pressure on the horse industry to address.
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Recommended Reading
How to Find the Perfect Place for Your PonyDon't End Up at the Wrong Stable!
• Have you ever worried whether your horse is properly cared for when you're not around?
• Are you a new horse owner or thinking of becoming one?
• Have you ever felt uncomfortable around your fellow boarders?
• Are you looking for a home-away-from-home for your horse?
• Do you ever feel you're not getting your money's worth for your board bill?
If you answered YES to any of the questions, you'll want to read How to find the Perfect Place for Your Pony. Whether your "pony" is a 17 hand warmblood or an actual pony, here's an e-book to help you answer important questions:
• Is it time to buy your first horse?
• Should you keep your horse at home or board him out?
• What should you look for in a stable?
• How far do you want to drive?
• What's usually included in the boarding fee?
• Do you really need an indoor arena?
Though you are a well-meaning owner, don't risk letting your horse lack adequate care by not knowing enough to find suitable boarding arrangements. So how can you find out what makes a good boarding stable without having to experience a bad one first? Consider "How to Find the Perfect Place for Your Pony" your first guidebook to stabling and finding the perfect home for your pony, whether he's a 17-hand warmblood or a 13-hand pony.
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Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) What was the name of Wild Bill Hickok’s horse?
a. Buckshot
b. Buck
c. Smokey
d. Mutt
e. Cochise
2) The Furioso is a 150 year old breed from what nation?
a. Spain
b. Hungary
c. Poland
d. Czechoslovakia
3) "Hit the line" is a fox hunting term used to describe what moment?
a. The moment the dogs kill the fox
b. The moment visual contact is made with the fox
c. The moment the fox hunt begins
d. The moment the dogs pick up the scent of the fox
4) What is a horse's "pastern"?
a. Part of the lower leg
b. Part of the back
c. Part of the head
d. Part of the upper leg
5) The length of the Kentucky Derby was changed in 1896. How long was the race before 1896?
a. 2 miles
b. 1.75 miles
c. 1.5 miles
d. 1.25 miles
e. 1 mile
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Your Horse’s Basic Health Care Needs
An important part of your horse’s health care needs is for you to develop a partnership with a veterinarian prior to an emergency. You can begin developing a partnership by consulting your veterinarian for your horse's routine and preventive health care.
Your horse should be vaccinated at least once a year. The type of vaccinations your horse requires is determined by age and overall health. Your veterinarian can recommend what vaccinations your horse needs.
In the U.S., you may want to help protect your horse by vaccinating for the West Nile Virus. Contact your veterinarian if you see any of these signs in your horse; loss of appetite, depression, fever, stumbling or tripping, weakness in the legs, impaired vision, wandering or circling, inability to swallow, partial paralysis, head pressing or tilt, inability to stand up, convulsions.
De-worm your horse several times each year. It is recommended to alternate de-worming products and different de-worming classifications (mebendazole, organosphosphate, avermectine, etc.). Most de-wormers must be used every 60 days. Paste de-worming is as effective as tube de-worming. It is best to consult with your veterinarian when establishing a de-worming program.
The old de-worming tubes come in handy to dispense tablets to your horse. Crush the tablets and put into the tube. Add a little bit of water and shake until a paste forms. Then administer it like you would a de-wormer.
Teeth should also be checked once a year. Your horse's teeth may need to be filed due to uneven wear. Symptoms of improper chewing include feed falling from your horse's mouth while chewing, your horse holds its head to one side to chew, wasted feed, excessive slobbering, indigestion, and large amounts of whole grain in the feces. Your horse's teeth may need to be checked if it is starting to take longer to eat its feed. Strong, sour odors from the mouth can be indications of tooth cavities or food particles lodged in the mouth. If you horse eats, but seems to be losing weight, or maybe is not handling as well while riding anymore, then floating (filing) the teeth may be necessary to remove sharp edges that are causing discomfort or making it difficult to grind food.
Keep a first aid kit handy containing items such as diluted iodine solution, hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin, sterile gauze sponges and rolls, self-adhesive tape (vet wrap), blunt-tipped bandage scissors, topical eye ointment, sedative and pain killer. Consult with your veterinarian on what is appropriate to have in the first aid kit. Contact your veterinarian any time your horse appears sick, disoriented, or has been injured.
Many types of mineral and vitamin supplements are on the market. Use commercially prepared supplements and never exceed the recommended levels. If feeding your horse a grain concentrate, check the ingredients. Often the concentrate will provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals your horse needs without needing to add any additional supplement.
Clean your horse's hooves before and after you ride. Examine all hooves frequently for problems. Hooves need to be trimmed regularly. Most horses need to have their hooves trimmed, or shoes reset every six to eight weeks. A qualified farrier can make recommendations for your horse.
More on Caring for Your Horse…
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) a
2) b
3) d
4) a
5) c
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