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.
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Contents
- Horse Quotes / Jokes
- Horse Treat Recipe
- Mini Horse Poll – Do you your horses wear shoes?
- Popular horse theme search terms
- Sell your horse, tack, trailer online
- Quiz – test your horse knowledge
- Winter horse care
If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question, or asked the question wrong. ~Pat Parelli----------
Two show stallions are arguing over who should take best of breed. The first says, "I'll grant you are the closest I have ever seen to my equal, but my legs are just a bit straighter than yours, and, you know, the legs are of prime importance: no foot, no horse!" The second horse says, "I'll allow your legs are just a bit better than mine, but mine are the legs I was born with and I know for a fact you had thousands of dollars of corrective work. Your foals will inherit your natural legs, not your genius farrier!" The first horse mulls this for a moment, then says, "You're right. I stand corrected..."
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Horse Treat Recipe
Horses love carrots and apples…
Horse Carrot-Apple Cakes
Ingredients:
- 1 carrot
- 1 apple
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups oats
- 2 tablespoons oil
Directions:
1. preheat oven to 300 degrees
2. grate the carrot and apple
3. mix together all ingredients
4. place mixture into baking tray
5. bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown
6. cool for 4 hours in refrigerator
Visit Front Range Frenzy for more easy to make horse treats!
Min Poll Results
In our last survey we asked, “Are your horses barefoot or do they wear shoes?”
Here are the results from 346 voters:
Wear Horseshoes – 15%
Go Barefoot – 85%
See results of other previous horse mini-polls
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Place your vote in our current mini-poll, “How long does your horse go between farrier visits?”
Top Ten 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. horse treat recipes
4. saddling a horse
5. horse information
6. horse info
7. parts of the horse
8. how to make a rope halter
9. floating horses teeth
10. anatomy of a horse
Want to Sell a Horse, Trailer, Tack, or Other Horse Theme Merchandise?
HorseWanted.com classifieds is a fantastic place to list your ad. Sell your horse online…have some old tack or a horse trailer you no longer need…list it online and get some extra cash from buyers who need and want your old horse related stuff.
You can even post your organization’s horse related announcement online, or list general merchandise, or even your RV.
Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) In show jumping, a spread obstacle in which there are three sets of poles, the second being the highest and the first being the lowest, is called what?
a. Hog’s Back
b. Cavalletti
c. Wing
d. Combination obstacle
2) What is it called when a horse's forelegs canter left and the hindlegs canter right?
a. Counter canter
b. Disunited canter
c. Collected canter
d. Crosstracking
e. Overtracking
3) Who wrote "Black Beauty"?
a. Walter Farley
b. Enid Bagnold
c. Marguerite Henry
d. Anna Sewell
e. Mary O'Hara
4) Who was Ruffian's opponent in the Great Mach Race of 1975?
a. Seattle Slew
b. Cigar
c. Foolish Pleasure
d. Secretariat
5) The wild horses of South America, the descendents of the Andalusian, Barb, and Arab horses of the 16th century conquistadores, are what breed?
a. Criollo
b. Falabella
c. Mangalaga
d. Gaucho
Horse Information & Horse Gifts
Winter Horse Care
Yes, winter may be over for now…but you may want to keep some things in mind for next winter…
Horses adapt well to cold, but may need a little help.
You pull back your curtains to reveal old man winter's masterpiece. The ground is shimmering in the sunlight. Before you or your family dares to venture out into this extraordinary white world, you bundle up in your best gear; snow boots, gloves, scarves, carry hand warmers, eat a good breakfast, and brew hot chocolate upon your return. You might bring a water bottle with you if a snowball fight is on your mind, or a shovel to clear the driveway. The point is that if we do these things for our family, why not for our horses too? There are many problems that can occur for a horse due to winter's harsh conditions. With proper care and a bit of extra effort these problems can be easily avoided.
Cover Up!
Most horses adapt well to cold weather so stabling is not necessary. What is necessary is somewhere they can get away from the elements. A small lean-to or timberline works well for this. Many horse owners, whose horses spend the majority of time inside, invest in a horse blanket. Horses that spend more time outside, develop thick winter coats and will be more comfortable without a blanket. Horse blankets vary greatly from thickness to materials used. It is important to find a blanket that suits your horse's needs and your budget.
More on Winter Horse Care…
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) a
2) b
3) d
4) c
5) a
Horse Information & Horse Theme Gifts
