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On April 23 – 25 we will once again have the opportunity to be educated, entertained and have a shopping spree at The Mane Event at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB.

This is the biggest event of it’s kind in Alberta and you could win a set of 2 Weekend Passes just by posting a comment below. Just post a comment below telling us if you have been to The Mane Event in the past and what you most enjoyed. If you have never been to The Mane Event tell us what type of clinician you would most like to see at this years event.

The Mane Event Clinicians

Want to Participate in a Mane Event clinic?

The draw will end midnight April 10, 2010.

DO NOT ENTER THIS DRAW. IT IS OVER. Check for a new draw posted on the front of Northernhorse.com.

Some of our horse people are also cattle producers. For some who like to have those nice big calves in the fall calving season is about to begin. We used to calve cows and more than once have found ourselves in a similar predicament to the folks in the Ben Crane print “Mad Cow Disease”. Amazing how fast those old girls can get that shit covered tail winging around. And how their eyes bulge out. And how much help the calve that you were trying to save was as he was fighting to get off the sleigh and making frantic little bawls to fire up Mama even more.

The prize for this draw is a signed print by Ben Crane called  “Mad Cow Disease.

How do you enter? Just post a comment below with the answer to our question.

The question? Are you on Facebook? Have you became a fan of Northernhorse.com on facebook?

This draw will end mid February.

Good luck everyone.

2010 Wild Horse Calendar Cover

DO NOT ENTER THIS DRAW. IT IS ALL OVER.

Check on the front of Northernhorse.com or check under the Categories on this blog for Free Draw to find the current one.

We have a nice prize for our free draw. A 2010 Wild Horses of Alberta Society Calendar. Not only do you get to enjoy some of Bob Hendersen’s wonderful photography, they have included lots of information about the herds and the individuals. It is just a treat to turn to the new month.

We always have a question for you to answer to enter the draw. You can enter by clicking on the Comment link below and putting in your answer. The question?

Have you ever seen a wild horse in the wild?

This draw will end the end of the year. Appropriate for a calendar. Good luck everyone.

Would you like to get a calendar or two as gifts for somebody who might really enjoy some nice photos and information about Alberta’s wild horses? Maybe a T-Shirt with a wild horse on it? Just go to the WHOAS (Wild Horses of Alberta Society) http://www.northernhorse.com/wildhorses/. Lots of information there about the wildies. You can even buy a DVD of the documentary about the Wild Horses of Alberta. Lots of good ideas for Christmas gifts and you get to avoid the rush and crowds and help some wild horses.

http://www.northernhorse.com/wildhorses/

This draw has been drawn. It is all over. Entering will be just a waste of your time. But do check for a new draw on Northernhorse.com. We usually have one going.

Now you get a chance to win a set of reins. Not just any old reins but really pretty reins with horse hair tassels and leather straps. Nice soft rope for your hands. A little extra give for the horses mouth. They are approx. 90 inches long which made them a little short for my mare which is how they got to be “draw” reins (little pun there). About 225 cm for those who are not so old as some of us.

How to enter? Just click on the comment button below, give us your name and email address (emails not published) and tell us how the hay and pasture situation is in your area. I’m not sure of the draw date but probably the end of the month or thereabouts.

The Wild Deuce Girls sent us a photo of Aimee and Mike taken out in the west country on the day of Aimee’s ride.

The lucky winner of the opportunity to herd cattle in the beautiful west country is Aimee Suave. It sure sounds like fun Aimee. I hope you take your camera and bring back some photos and some stories for us.

Be sure to visit the website of  Wild Deuce Retreats & Outfitting. There is always something interesting on their blog and the photos of the area they ride in just makes you want to saddle up and head out.

The next draw will be up shortly. Watch for it on the blog.

Do Not Enter this draw. It is all over. Check for the latest draw and enter it instead.

Well this looks like a lot of fun. A whole day of  living the Life of a Cowboy in a beautiful mountain setting. You can even extend your visit for an extra day or two if you would like. 200 cow-calf pairs on 63,000 acres. An incredible experience from which you will take home memories that will last a lifetime.

The Wild Deuce Retreats & Outfitting folks are your hosts for this amazing experience so it can’t help but be fun.The prize is one free day on the “Mountain Cattle Call” ride to be held on July 14 – 16. It can be used alone or as part of the 3 day ride. Continue Reading »

The winner is Debbie with her suggestion of using mineral oil.

Does everybody know about mineral oil already? Plain old mineral oil you get at the drugstore, for keeping wounds moist and keeping flies out. As long as the wound is not infected a coating of mineral oil twice a day will keep the flies away and the edges of the wound soft enough to heal with very little scaring. I used this on a barb wire cut last summer on a little quarterhorse mare(above and below her eye)added bonus it doesn’t sting.

Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to check out the Rights of Passage Event on June 20 & 21 in Olds, Alberta at the Agriplex. We will be starting a new draw in the next couple of days.

Do Not Enter This Draw. It is all over.

The prize for our new draw is for 2 weekend passes to the new Equine Rites of Passage Event. It is going to be held on June 20 – 21 in Olds, Alberta. These tickets are valued at $50/each.   Some really interesting information about horses and equine healing at this event.  Once again all you have to do is click on the comment button below, give us a name and email so we can contact you and give us your healing tid-bit.  That is the question for this draw:  Send us a 1 or 2 line bit of information on equine healing. Your tid-bit will be published in the weekend guide and you will receive 2 free weekend passes. Good luck. Draw date June 1, 2009.

If you would like to learn more about natural healing for your horse along with barefoot trimming, saddle fitting, dental information, Colt starting, chiropractic information and much more you should attend this event. Check out the website for information about the different clinicians who will be there.

There is lots more information about this event at www.equineritesofpassage.net.

Do not enter this draw. It is over. We have a new one posted. Entering this draw now is not going to win you anything.  The winner was #11 comment.

This draw is for a piece of artwork called “Cold Nose” from the notorious Ben Crane. Although Ben puts a twist on every piece of art that is uniquely his, it still reminds me of some of those spring days when we were trying to get some heifer to let her new kid suck.

Just send us a comment to this post giving us your answer to our question and you will be entered in the draw. Let’s make the draw date May  15. And the question? How about “What is your favorite horse activity”? By that I mean raising babies, reining, jumping, ditch riding, galloping across the pastures bareback, groundwork, grooming, etc. Whatever it is that you most enjoy doing with your horse(s).

Please don’t enter this draw. It is over and you cannot win. There is a current draw that you can enter.

Coming to the Mane Event? Want 2 free tickets? Just send us a comment to this post and you will be entered in the draw. Let’s make the draw date April 15. And the question? How about “Which clinician are you most interested in seeing and/or who would you like to see next year”?

The big event is at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB again this year. The dates are April 24 – 26th. If you are interested in horses come join the fun and take advantage of  all the learning opportunities. Continue Reading »