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Don’t enter this draw as it is over. There is probably a new draw that you should enter instead or if not there soon will be. This draw is over.  The winner was #82 Jennifer. Thanks for all who entered.

Jonathan Field Horsemanship gave us a copy of their Special Session Series DVD’s called “Triple Play” – Three Horses – Three Sessions – Three Different Levels. We are going to give you a chance to win this DVD for your own collection. All you have to do to enter is click on the “comments” link below and tell us what you are doing with your horse this summer. Continue Reading »

Well how is this for a great deal?  The Wild Deuce Girls, Brenda & Terri couldn’t decide who should draw the name out of the hat to determine the winner of this draw so… they both did!! There are 2 lucky winners!! And their names are…

April (6) and Kathy (9).

A special thanks to Wild Deuce Outfitting for sponsoring our draw and generously doubling the prize. Anyone looking for a little adventure this summer should check them out. In fact any of us who love horses and the outdoors should get this ticked off our “bucket list” pronto. It’s time we all had a little good old fashioned fun. No cell phones. A real “vacation”. Visit their website to get a glimpse of what you could actually experience. A “once in a lifetime experience” that you are going to want to repeat over and over again. Who knows? The good Lord willing and the creeks don’t rise, I might even get a chance to get out there this summer.

What follows is from the original draw. Do not enter this draw as it is over.

Why not make this year the one where you actually went on an exciting adventure instead of just dreamed about it? Ever dream of herding cattle on an open range with beautiful mountain vistas for a background? Riding in some of Canada’s most beautiful wilderness? This is your opportunity. Don’t miss it. If you are the lucky winner of this draw you will get 50% off one of Alberta’s great adventures.

Your hosts will be none other than the Wild Deuce Retreats & Outfitting folks. That pretty much assures that you will be riding a horse that is well suited for you and in the company of some fun loving cowboys (and girls) with many years of experience. This is one of those experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life. You get to be part of the actual working team. There is more detailed information about the Mountain Cattle Call & Cattle Drives trip on the Wild Deuce Website. Go ahead, read about it but be ready to want to go. This is one of those events that only a few of us will ever get to experience.

All you have to do to enter this draw is to post a comment (you can do that by clicking on the “comments” link below and telling us what magazine the Wild Deuce was featured in this month (HINT:  the answer can be found on the Wild Deuce website and in their April newsletter) – be sure to sign up for the newsletter when you are at the site so you can keep posted about their upcoming adventures.

Get your comment in today and you could win 50% of the cost of this incredible adventure. You don’t want to miss this one. Make this summer the one where you actually went on the adventure you have been dreaming about. Draw date will be May 31, 2010.

Want another little taste of the adventure? Check out Live the Life of a Cowboy on our Cattle Call Trip

DON’T ENTER THIS DRAW –  It is OVER!!

Please check for a current draw on Northernhorse.com.

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

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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.