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I can save you money on gas!

Alright folks, step right up! You don’t want to pay $4.69 for gas, no problem, I have the perfect vehicle for you. Needs no gas, no oil, or even a battery, just a little grass and water will do these animals fine. Now everyone has different needs, so choose from the following models:

1. Trail Horse - Your average run around town animal. Has the energy to get where you are going, the brain to find the best way to go, big enough to carry the normal sized American. Continue Reading »

Here is another one of those cute Budweiser commercial.

Need a little laugh? This might do it for you.

Children and youth are invited to enter the “RCMP Name the Foal” contest.

Canada’s national police force is asking for help from children and youth 14 years old and under to name six foals that will be born this spring at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Breeding Farm in Pakenham, Ontario. Some of these horses may one day be part of the world famous Musical Ride! Continue Reading »

A funny little article sent by a friend. I like the descriptions of the different models.

SAVE GAS - RIDE A HORSE!
HONESTJOHN’S NEW & USED HORSES

I can save you money on gas!

Alright folks, step right up! You don’t want to pay $4.69 for gas,no problem, I have the perfect vehicle for you. Needs no gas, no oil, or even a battery, just a little grass and water will do these animals fine.

Now everyone has different needs, so choose from the following models:

1. Trail Horse - Your average run around town animal. Has the energy to get where you are going, the brain to find the best way to go, big enough to carry the normal sized American.
2. The Arabian - perfect for those who travel long distances in a day and try to multi task while driving. Although the Arabian may not go to your home or office with out specific instruction, it WILL go somewhere.
3. The Draft - Calling all soccer moms. This big guy can carry the whole team, their gear and snacks. Just like the big machines, this guy will require more fuel, and his shoes will be more expensive than the compact model.
4. The Western Pleasure - The right car for the high end white collar workers. This animal works harder and requires more special knowledge so only the best can figure this out. Be sure to take your cell phone. You won’t be stuck in traffic, you just won’t be getting anywhere fast.
5. The Parelli - Salesmen, stay at home moms, and high school kids will all enjoy this dream. You can  load him down with flapping  Wal-mart bags, ask him to walk in  places a horse won’t fit, and you can dance with him as you listen to the latest tunes.
6. The Ranch - The most dependable animal available. He will go where ever you ask him to, at whatever speed is appropriate. You can tie him to the stop sign and he will be there when you get back. Best of all, this model has been specially engineered to be able to go without water for days and stay fat and slick by eating sagebrush and dead prairie grass.

Of course all models are available in base colors (sorrel, bay, black) Special order colors are available (dun, gray, palomino) and for an additional fee, custom paint jobs are also available (overo,tobiano, blanket, leopard).

No horse is sold with a warranty, however maintenance plans are available in the event brakes, steering, or accelerator fail.

A Story by Ron Hevener.

The moon was high … the indigo/night air smelled like water and the air sizzled its arms around you . . . that’s how it felt, as we waited . . . .

She hadn’t been born on the farm. Unlike the rest of the mares, she had been the expensive gift from a man to his wife. Already a champion in the fierce and competitive discipline of English riding, she was to be the wife’s special horse in the rise to horse show stardom. And that’s how it was, until the fateful day when — cross tied and being saddled for her class at a national show — the mare reared up and fell backwards, fracturing her withers and ruining her life as a show girl forever. Continue Reading »

Ever wonder what to do with all those extra pieces of driftwood you have laying around? Well, if you are as talented as Heather Jansch who lives in England, you make beautiful horse sculptures from them. If you are not talented enough to make your own you can pick one up for a mere 4500 to 30000 pounds. Apparently even bronze coated models are available.

http://www.rense.com/general70/drift.htm

http://www.jansch.freeserve.co.uk/small%20driftwood%20pieces.htm

http://www.hemmy.net/2007/04/25/driftwood-horse-art/

I’m writing to tell you about my favorite old guy. His name was Leo . He was a buckskin quarter horse.  I met his mom Loretta through a lady. We were  talking and I was telling her about a bad experience I had and she sent me to  Loretta.  That is where I  Met Leo. He was 9  years old at that time and what a handsome boy he  was. I fell in love at first sight and I wouldn’t ride anyone else much to the dismay of my friend.  Leo  really helped me to build my confidenceafter only a month.  So much so that I started to barrel race only for fun in Loretta’s corral and other things with him. I wasn’t  scared any more to ride.   I rode him for four years until I had my daughter. When my daughter was 6 months my favorite horse passed away at 25. He was   such a good guy If  I was scared or nervous.  He would stop and look at me as if to say I’m here don’t worry  it’sokay.  I won’t hurt  you. Forever in my heart.

A television documentary based on the novel “Fate of the Stallion” by
Ron Hevener is calling it a wrap. “It’s been great, and we want to
thank everyone who helped make this happen,” says the author. “It was
magic!”

Inspired by “Nahgua” (a proud Arabian stallion down on his luck and
his climb back to glory), the book sold out its first printing. At one
point, almost every school library had a copy. “We’ve heard from
television executives in four countries,” says Hevener’s publicist. Continue Reading »

The 2008 Foal Photo Contest is over. But keep taking those photos and watch for our next photo contest.

We are getting some very nice foal photos for the Foal Photo Contest. This is such an exciting time of year.

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