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How many of you are getting to see the Pot O Gold ad (animation) on the right hand side of the Northernhorse.com home page right above the classified feed? Or… are you seeing a request to download the flash player? Or… something else? Would appreciate your input so we can see how big a problem we have. Thanks, Lynn

Just finished watching Eric Lamze win personal gold at the 2008 Olympics. What an exciting jump off. What an inspiration to see someone who has overcome a less than supportive youth and some antics of his own to become one of our best athletes. And what a horse he has in Hickstead. And all this after being a part of our Silver win in the Show Jumping Team event.

The Globe & Mail has this quote:

“There’ve been some difficult times,” he said. “But when you finally get here, you think about the moments you’re not proud of, that didn’t go well in your life, and it shows anyone can come back. I’m proud of what I’ve done.”

Now Canada has a gold medal in this event.  We are proud too.

He says he is a great example of why you should never give up on people who make mistakes. In a sport that is often populated by privileged young people it is a story of success coming to an underdog with many personal challenges to overcome on the way.

Isn’t it nice when we see someone overcome big odds and turn their lives into something wonderful and special? And for me it is even more special because of the help of a horse (or horses). Horses were a big part of my own less than easy childhood and many times my little pinto mare was the bright light in a dull day.

A big congratulations to Eric and Hickstead.

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 »

Equine Guelph has set a date for its fifth birthday party! On Tuesday, September 30, Equine Guelph will host a Celebration of Partnerships dinner at Tralee Estate near Caledon, Ontario. Over one hundred industry leaders and partners will join together to celebrate the accomplishments of Equine Guelph and discuss its plans for the future. Continue Reading »

One of our visitors sent us an email with advice for those horse crazy people who want to watch all the equestrian events this time. Usually it seems the equestrian events don’t get a lot of coverage but this time we can apparently see them all by signing up for CBC’s digital channnel “BOLD”. Continue Reading »

The prize:

2 Free Photo Ads on the Northernhorse.com Classifieds

Don’t have anything to sell? Well enter anyway and if you win just let us know you would rather have the “pretty purple horse halter“. I picked it out myself. If the winner chooses the classified ads that halter just may show up on my mare.

We are certainly getting your horse, trailer or property seen. There is a counter on each ad. Go to the classifieds and check for yourself.

We also hear that lots of horses are selling. We just sold a nice pony for $2500. I hear of lots of interest in broke horses or well started prospects. Continue Reading »

Here is another one of those cute Budweiser commercial.

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

This contest is now closed. While you are welcome to leave feedback, we have a newer prize draw open for entry.

The winner:
Tara (comment #8)

The prize:

2 Free Photo Ads on the Northernhorse.com Classifieds

You can enter this month’s draw by commenting on this post using the form at the bottom of the page. Please also answer the question of the month if you have something to say about it. - Good Luck!

The question:

We are considering adding online payment as an option for some of our paid services. Do you feel comfortable with paying for Northernhorse.com services over the Internet using a secure service, or would you still choose to use telephone or cheque?

Dakota Schiestel, 11, of Bentley polishes her uncle Steve Schiestel’s saddle trim on his quarter horse Mister Dimension at Westerner Park on Thursday. The Westerner Spring Quarter Horse Show, which ran May 21 to 25, featured about 120 horses and owners competing in about 160 classes.

New for 2008 are three NSBA ALL BREED futurities:

*  3 year old Open All Breed Western Pleasure - $500 added
*  Yearling Open All Breed Longe Line - $500 added
* All Ages non-pro All Breed Hunter Under Saddle - $500 added

For further information
www.qhaa.com
www.nsba.com

Thanks to the Red Deer Advocate and Steve Schiestel