Archive for February, 2008

Washington Owners Back Rescue Farms

Feb 26, 2008 No Comments by

Beginning with the 2008 season, horse owners at Emerald Downs can make contributions to accredited Thoroughbred rescue, retirement and rehabilitation facilities through a voluntary $1 per start minimum contribution from their horsemen’s bookkeeper accounts. All contributions to “The Prodigious Fund” will be dispersed at the end of each racing year to approved organizations. Emerald Downs [...]

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It is Easier to Catch the Small Fry

Feb 26, 2008 No Comments by

Interesting developments regarding the Largest Recall of Beef in US History. According to the Fanatic Cook Blog: So far, the only people who have been punished for this have been the “pen manager” at Hallmark and his assistant. Food safety attorney Bill Marler in his blog post, It Is Easier To Catch The Small Fry, [...]

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Driftwood Horse Art

Feb 22, 2008 1 Comment by

Got some spare time? And some driftwood? Better throw in a dash of talent if you are going to create pieces of art like Heather Jansch. Check it out

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Tax Incentives for U.S. Horseowners

Feb 21, 2008 No Comments by

February 14, 2008 – The Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President George W. Bush on Wednesday includes two tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service during 2008.

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Apology To Jason Bradley

Feb 19, 2008 2 Comments

We apologize for publishing that we heard rumors that Jason Bradley has been trapping the wild horses on the Red Deer River Ranch. We should have verified that the information was true before we published it. Our apologies.

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Bought the wrong horse… (video)

Feb 15, 2008 No Comments

Have you ever wondered what kind of horse a mobster would buy? Ok, well I haven’t either but apparently the mobster in this video didn’t do his research. Hopefully this will make you laugh just as hard as I did when I watched it.

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To Cheyenne

Feb 14, 2008 No Comments

Hi; Checking out your website and thought I would send along this poem I wrote for a QH/Thoroughbred mare I bought as a seven year old, quite a few years back. She was definitely special. The names in the poem are grandchildren, Grady being a great grandson.

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TravelHacker’s 25 Most Awesome Rodeos

Feb 12, 2008 No Comments

Some interesting rodeos that I have never heard of in this group selected by Travelhacker: Whether you’re a country bumpkin or a city slicker, it’s hard not to love a rodeo. With great food, exciting events, and plenty of entertainment, you’re sure to enjoy yourself wherever you go. Check out one of these rodeos during [...]

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Shaquille Oneill a Jockey? (video)

Feb 11, 2008 No Comments

Another fun commercial from last weekends Superbowl. When the jockey is nearly as big as the horse you have to wonder…

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The Incredible Horses in My Short Life

Feb 10, 2008 No Comments

I’d sure like to tell you about some of the incredible horses in my short life of 26years that have passed away but meant so much to me and those around me. But first thank you for this chance to share their memories and allow it to maybe be memorable to others.

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Hank the Clydesdale (video)

Feb 09, 2008 1 Comment

Another great commercial from Budweiser featuring beautiful horses. This time, a Clydesdale and a Dalmatian are the stars of the show.

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