Front Range Frenzy
Easy and practical horse care 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.Easy and Practical Horse Care Information
Horse Quotes / Jokes
He flung himself upon his horse and rode madly off in all directions. ~Stephen Leacock A dog may be man's best friend, but the horse wrote history. ~Author Unknown
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(Q) What did Mr. Ed say to the throat specialist?
(A) I'm feeling a little hoarse!
JUNIOR: Daddy, there's a man at the circus who jumps on a horse's back, slips underneath his belly, catches hold of its tail and finishes on the horse's neck!
FATHER: That's nothing. I did all that the first time I rode a horse!
Horse Treat Recipe
Banana-Glazed Apple
Ingredients
1 apple
1 banana
1 handful of ice cubes
Directions
1. Peel and cut banana
2. Place banana and ice cubes into a blender
3. Chop and blend until creamy
4. Cut apple top off and carve out the middle
5. Fill the apple with the blended banana
6. Pour rest of banana over the sides of the apple
7. Serve
Mini Poll Results
In our last survey we asked about your preference in hay bundles.
Here are the results from 109 voters:
Small square bales – 55%
Large square bales – 0%
Round bales – 0%
Compressed bales - 22%
Other - 23%
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Place your vote in our current mini-poll, “Where Do You Usually Buy Hay”
Top Ten Search Terms
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- horse anatomy
- parts of a horse
- horse information
- horse treat recipes
- horse teeth floating
- parts of a saddle
- floating horses teeth
- saddling a horse
- how to make a rope halter
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Test Your Horse Knowledge
(answers are shown further below)
1) In what year did Secretariat win the Triple Crown?
a. 1968
b. 1978
c. 1977
d. 1973
e. 1974
2) Who brought the first horses to Australia in 1788?
a. Governor Hope
b. Governor Brumby
c. Governor Phillip
d. Governor Rockingham
3) What is a horse's "pastern"?
a. Part of the lower leg
b. Part of the upper leg
c. Part of the head
d. Part of the back
4) What's the name of the water horse of fairy mythology?
a. Pegasus
b. Incitatus
c. Naicephelus
d. Naquine
e. Kelpie
5) Which of the following is NOT a competition that takes place during three day eventing?
a. Saddle Seat Equitation
b. Show Jumping
c. Cross Country Jumping
d. Dressage
Snaffle Bit or Curb Bit? Know the Difference in Horse Bits
A piece of horse tack, known as a bit, is often used by horsemen to communicate with their horse while riding. The bit rests inside the horse's mouth in the back on the gums where there are no teeth (also known as the bars) and is held in place with a bridle. There are a number of bit designs - some common ones include:
- Snaffle bit - consists of the bit mouthpiece with rings attached on each side and works by applying direct pressure without leverage on the mouth. It applies pressure on the bars, tongue and corner of the mouth.
- Curb bit - uses a type of lever called a shank placing pressure on the bars, tongue, and roof of the mouth. The rider's signal is also felt over the horse's poll and on the chin though use of a curb strap.
Answers to Test Your Horse Knowledge
1) In what year did Secretariat win the Triple Crown?
d. 1973
2) Who brought the first horses to Australia in 1788?
c. Governor Phillip
3) What is a horse's "pastern"?
a. Part of the lower leg
4) What's the name of the water horse of fairy mythology?
e. Kelpie
5) Which of the following is NOT a competition that takes place during three day eventing?
a. Saddle Seat Equitation
