the Christmas Horse With thundering hooves and a mane of pure white the Christmas horse comes into sight Upon his back both joy and sorrow from the year soon to pass into tomorrow With nostrils flaring and hoofs of black the Christmas horse reminds of what we lack but of what we excel in that’s good in our heart he reminds us too as he rides through the dark With a coat of silver and eyes of steel he lands in our gardens and tells us the deal, which is that to bring peace to our warring world the human consciousness must be unfurled Instead of a regular editorial this issue we’re bringing you the Christmas We hope you enjoy this special holiday edition. We hope you and your family spend time together and enjoy the season. And, as always, thanks for coming along for the ride.
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“Spotless” won Rein Magazine’s cover contest in a landslide vote this fall. We’re very happy to present him for all our readers to enjoy. His owner, Jane McCormack Massaro, has had Spotless since he was four. “I had my eye on him at a barn that at I was boarding at for about a month. Everyday I would go visit him and he was just pulling at my heart. The last thing I needed was another horse but I had to have him!” But, when he was five, he became very ill. “I almost lost him, I did not leave his side for an entire week,” says Jane. And, like many “heart horses” Spotless is the one who is always the problem child. “He is always getting into trouble! He can be a
handful at times and likes to be boss. He is not that fond of other horses but loves humans. “He truly is my heart horse. If I’m having a really bad day just a hug from him and a kiss on the nose can make my day. He really has the personality of a big dog.” Reg Name: Ta Groovey Scotch Barn Name: Spotless Breed: Solid Paint Age: 14 Location: Eastern PA Discipline: Western Pleasure and Halter Favs: Spotless loves to have his ears rubbed and to be groomed.
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The weather outside may be frightful, but spending time with your horse is still delightful! When Mary Jamieson was a teen all her barn friends would not only deck the stalls, but also their horses. With belland bow-bedecked horses, Mary and her friends would ride the roads near their stable spreading their Christmas cheer. “We’d put bells on the horses and go off carolling on horseback.” She laughs, “Some of the horses hated the bells,
some of the neighbors hated the horse droppings on their lawns, but we had such good times!” A lot of horse owners who live in the northern climes tend to hibernate during the winter months and rely on indoor arenas, but winter can be play time instead of waiting until the thaw to have some fun. Winter Todo list: Time for manners~If winter
seems never ending, and trudging through the snow just isn’t your style, spend
some ‘aisle’ time with your horse. Teach ground tying, for instance, or maybe even a trick! Groom till he shines~There’s
nothing like burying your hands into a fuzzy horse neck when the weather is wicked. In the warmer months we might not always take the time that we have now to groom, massage, and touch our horses. Let winter be your bonding time. Walk around the block~With halter and lead take your horse for a walk just like you take
Rover. Work on manners as you lead, and enjoy your time together. By spring you’ll have a horse who leads like a dream. Ride through the drifts~If you have an opportunity to get out into deep drifts of snow in a safe area that you know the footing, there is nothing as much fun as riding a horse as they jump through the deep snow. Wear a snow- or ski-suit and hold on!
Scavenger hunt ~ Enlist the
help of non-riders to create a winter scavenger hunt or use vegetable dye to mark the snow for a trail adventure to find a prize at the end. Try a new discipline ~ Winter is a perfect time to get out and try a new riding style. Reining? Dressage? Cutting? You never know, you might just find you switch permanently. Bringing the new skills to your own horse could keep you both
from being bored. Skijoring ~ Hook up the harness and slap on the skiis. This works best if you know how to drive, or line drive your horse. And remember, let go of the rope if you get in trouble! Bareback ~ What better way to warm your frozen winter tooshy? And, of course, Pour a cup
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Horses, New Years, Provence... What more could you need?
New Year’s Eve in Provence! “A wonderful experience; patient horses, fantastic trails with fabulous views and an awesome chef!” J.D. You will be immersed in the heart and culture of Provence. The region has
captivated artists with its golden sun light and enticing fragrances. Your visits to medieval villages, wineries and rides through dramatic countryside will be topped with a traditional Provence dinner to bring in the New Year.
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Day 1: Saturday You will be transferred from the airport or train station to the Mas de Recaute, your lovely French farm home. Your ride’s agenda will be discussed with your fellow riders over aperitifs in front of the fire
place and dinner at the host’s table. Day 2: Sunday In the morning, you will become acquainted with your equine partner through a ride in the vineyards surrounding the farm. After lunch, you will ride across the rolling Luberon hills dotted with white oaks, olive and almond trees to a wine cellar for a tour and a tasting of the Cotes de Luberon wines. Day 3: Monday Your horse will carry you to the Durance River bank for a lovely picnic lunch with aperitif, cheeses, salads, savory pies, and regional wines. Riding down the hills, you will view the Durance valley and take a glimpse of the village of Lauris perched on a cliff. The afternoon ride will be
easy through the fertile landscape which produces the world’s finest asparagus, olives, truffles, almonds, cherries, apricots, melons…the Provence treasures! Day 4: Tuesday You will meet your horse at the Plateau of the Claparedes where bories, little sheds in stones and lavender dot the landscape. The ride will travel to the Gorges de l’Aiguebrun, famous for its climbing cliffs. After a picnic in the picturesque village of Bonnieux, you will return to the riding center for the evening. Day 5: Wednesday Your horse will carry you to the most beautiful village of the Luberon, Lourmarin. A delightful picnic awaits you in the foothill. Then
the ride will ascend the mountain to see a breathtaking sight of both the Mediterranean Sea and the Alps. Day 6: Thursday You can choose to relax in the morning or take a minibus around the Luberon regional nature park which includes the medieval villages of Lauris, Lourmarin and Ansouis. The afternoon ride will traverse through pine tree hills, orchards and vineyards; stopping at a cave for wine tasting. A traditional Provencal dinner will bring in the New Year. 01/01: Departure after breakfast. Day 7: Friday After breakfast, you will be transported to the train station or airport.
Details: Dates: December 26 – January 1 Riding Days: Five Meeting Point: Aix en Provence train station or Marseille airport Riding Ability: walk, trot, canter Horses: French bred and Arab crosses Group Size: Two – 10 Saddles: Randoval
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Love and respect are the two most important things to remember when communicating with your beautiful horse. Never underestimate their wisdom. Most horse lovers truly understand the deep, spiritual, connections we have with our horses. It never ceases to amaze me, just how aware 22
they are of our physical and emotional issues, and they love to help us to make sure we are as happy and healthy as possible. So it is only right that we should be just as vigilant for them. By learning to listen to their needs and advice, we learn so much about ourselves, and they very often ‘mirror’ what is going on for us in their www.reinmagazine.com
behavior patterns, and even take on physical symptoms for us. We have to remember that they are so much more than just a horse -they are huge sentient beings that really care about us. Whenever a horse starts to behave badly you must always check them for any physical pain, but then ask what’s going on for the owner?
What has changed in their life that could be impacting on their energy and so affect the horse and the harmony of the connection between them? Before you start to try and hear what horses are ‘saying’, sit quietly and really connect with your heart centre. It might help to close your eyes, so that you can really concentrate and focus on your task. Feel your
heart opening like a beautiful bloom and imagine sending a silver or golden line, or beam of light, to connect with the heart centre of your horse. Imagine pouring as much love as possible along that line or beam. I also ask permission to connect with the animal with the deepest respect. If you are just starting and want to practise, start with something simple, like asking what might be their favorite food or friend, or a favorite place they like to be. It might be useful to have a note pad and pen to jot down whatever comes to mind, as you learn to strengthen and build your confidence with your telepathic skills. We all have these skills innate within us; it’s just that we have been programmed to think that telepathic communication could be considered as something weird and something that only certain people can do. You can amaze yourself by just starting to write whatever comes into your head. This may take the form of pictures, or what seems rather like a video clip of the animal’s experiences. Physical feelings, sounds, smells or even taste can be experienced. If you feel any physical discomfort, for example tooth ache if the horse’s teeth need attention, or back ache, if their back needs realigning, make sure you imagine breathing out the feelings down into the ground and out of your body, as you don’t want to be carrying around their discomfort! However consider if the
discomfort is in an area of your body, which you have been ignoring, as the horse may be telling you to look after yourself! Horses need calm assertive leadership, so we need to check our emotions. Your horse will know what mood you’re in before you get to the barn, so always discuss your problems with your horse –they have great shoulders to cry on! This will help your horse understand what’s going on in your world and will alleviate their concern, as they will intuit that there’s a problem, and may think it’s their fault! Just by talking it over, your horse may allow solutions to pop into your mind. Commit to an action plan in order to help your horse and create a positive outcome to any issues that may occur. This will deepen your connection even further, and build even more trust between you. Just practice and be open to experiencing more balance, harmony, and love between you, than you ever thought possible. About the Author: Madeleine is an international horse and rider trauma consultant based in the UK. She travels extensively to Europe and North America to facilitate courses on animal communication and healing. For more information on Madeleine’s work and her books, visit www.anexchangeoflove.com
Horses: A Personal Journey By Mark Bolender Three weeks ago I won my third National Title at the National Mountain Trail Championships. Key to these award is a fundamental understanding about how a horse thinks. This knowledge has taken a long time to acquire, and the road to the horse’s mind was challenging. But the sweet rewards are less about the trophies and more about learning the secrets of these magnificent animals. I acknowledge many instructors over the years like Steve Cornwell who were instrumental in opening my door to the world of horses. With their help I quickly saw that you can communicate with a horse clearly if you just understand their language. That’s a simple statement but it’s taken years of refining to get it right. I began training horses in earnest with my mare, Lady Dedicate Chex. At first she mostly did whatever she pleased, with absolutely no regard for me or what I asked. But I applied some of the fundamental principles I learned and with time and patience I began to make headway. As I refined these principles she eventually did whatever I asked. There was no real “ah ha” moment, just a gradual understanding of the thought processes driving her. Having that basic knowledge for training purposes is as good as a magic wand. I’ve spent years refining my techniques. Essential to my methods is the simple fact that a horse lives in its own world and we must enter their world in order to train them. I also came to appreciate that learning about
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these animals would never end. And the journey would provide not only a deeper understanding of their language but a firmer relationship with them. After years of learning and applying my principles my horse Sir Rugged Chex, or Checkers came into the world in 1999. Today, he’s the focus of my three National Championships and is by far today’s finest example of a Mountain Trail horse. Over the last decade he’s touched countless lives, walking the hallways of schools and prisons, and down aisles of churches and retail stores. Each time he demonstrates a fundamental understanding of what humans expect of him; that he can make choices which can be right or wrong. Checkers’ greatest quality is his aptitude for respecting the trainer. I can move any part 26
of my body and Checkers can perceive it. I use that perception to instill boldness and confidence in him so he can negotiate difficult obstacles on a trail. In short, Checkers demonstrates five attributes that a horse must acquire: 1. Intermittently go forward and then stop, like a show horse. 2. Recognize open and closed doors and move off the trainer’s leg. 3. Wait for a trainer’s direction, while being prepared to take an opportunity. 4. Being obedient at all times, not just when he feels like it. 5. Being trusting because I have liberated him from having a bridle and he knows that it’s his responsibility to make correct decisions. Yet what really makes Checkers special is not his innate talent. www.reinmagazine.com
In fact, I’d rank his raw talent as merely average. But his disposition and enormous heart makes him stand out. He endeavors to please at any cost and it’s that spirit that draws you in. In my opinion, almost every horse can become a Checkers. And I mean that sincerely. If you understand some fundamental principles about how a horse thinks and apply them with some training and patience, your horse can ~ and will ~ form a partnership with you. The result can be spectacular. Yet none of this work would amount to much if the trainer doesn’t love doing it. The horse knows this. It perceives the handler’s intentions. It’s one thing to make a horse do something ~ the result might be technically accurate. It’s quite another to get the horse to want
to perform a task in order to please the handler ~ that result is beauty and perfection. I’ve said it many times and it’s become my signature line, “Good horsemanship is not about domination but leadership, and having the horse volunteer for a partnership with the handler.” The pinnacle of this partnership comes together in the sport of Extreme Trail, Mountain Trail and Competitive Trail. This is when horse and rider demonstrate their bond in ways only this sport can showcase. I’m heartened at the fast growth of the sport because it means it’s being rapidly appreciated. As another testament to its growing popularity, I have designed and built many Extreme Trail courses around the nation, including one at the Washington State Horse Park, and recently one in 28
Ocala, Florida, for Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion Rossillon, and in Palm City, Florida. I’m excited by an invitation to build the first European course in Germany, signifying the budding international interest in the sport. I cannot easily summarize what attracts people to the sport because it offers so much in so many different ways. But I can say that the universal response I hear from spectators and participants is, “This is addicting!”
and I was encouraged to attend the Mountain trail show held at Eugene OR in the OR horse center. They had an add that said “you say your horse can do it so prove it” I found out that it was much more difficult than I thought it would be.
Rein asked Mark... What is Extreme trail? Extreme trail is a discipline that shows the idea trail riding horse under extreme conditions.
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What is most challenging aspect for the horse? The most challenging aspect is to trust the rider who must trust the horse navigating the obstacles.
How many people in the world participate in the discipline? There are more courses being
foundation skills for correct jumping. Is there a particular breed who excels at this, or do all horses catch on? The Quarter Horse seems to be the horse of choice but all horses can do this. The age horse open futurity was won on a Paso Fino this year. Do you find the horses like it? If the horse is properly trained they seem to love it as long as they are allowed to used their instinct.
built across the nation and many shows that are not connected to the National Mountain Trail Show in Eugene OR. Each year over 500 horses from around the nation compete at Eugene where this all started 10 years ago. What is your background with horses? I have trained with many natural horseman and tradition horsemen from around the nation for the past 14 years which has given him a very balanced view of training and horsemanship plus I’m taking everything to a whole new level which involves using the horses instinct. Do you have any advice for people who might like to set up their own extreme trail course? The course must challenge all but not intimidate the novice rider or horse. The flow pattern is 30
critical to the design and success of the course. (I build and design courses. ) What makes it different from eventing? Many horses good at eventing are great at this. There is very little jumping and running in this discipline. We want it to look like this is the perfect trail riding horse under extreme conditions Do people learn to jump in a western saddle? Normally a Western rider does not jump; however, in real life at times this is a necessary skill and so yes on a very limited bases we teach jumping. Jumping will almost always involve jumping a ditch from a stand still. Any tips on learning to jump in western gear I like to first teach it in an English saddle using all the proper www.reinmagazine.com
Please tell us about being asked to set up a trail course in Germany. Hardy and Andrea Baumbach wanted to get back into horses but did not want to just go in circles in a show ring. They loved trail riding but wanted to be challenged and saw this in the internet and were hooked. So they are planning a major trail course in which shows can be held and they are working with the DAQHA in promoting this along with other horse associations. Everyone is excited for a new discipline that has very objective judging rules. The rules in place for judging were determined by Mark Bolender Mickey Lofgren Joe Lynies and Lynn Palm. To book Mark Bolender for shows and expos, contact Mark Bolender’s Promotions Director, Lee Sampson at 772-215-3989 (lee@UniqueHorsemanship.com). Also visit Mark’s new website at www.BolenderHorsePark. com for information, sportswear and videos. Join the Bolender Club and receive merchandise, bulletins and discounts… and become part of the Bolender Extreme Trail Community!
Winter Hauling: Play it Safe in the Snow Whether you like it or not, winter is here… and that means being ready to deal with bad weather when you're on the road. Driving on snow and ice is never fun, and it's even more challenging if you’re pulling a loaded trailer. Here's our list of tips to help make sure you and your cargo make it to your destination safely: • Plan for extra driving time, even if you're just going down the road. • Allow extra space between your vehicle and those around you in case you need to maneuver or stop quickly. If there is rain or snow on the road, it will take longer for your tow vehicle and trailer to stop. • Avoid riding directly beside other vehicles for long periods. This will keep you out of the way in case another driver must stop quickly. • Brake slow and steady in non-emergency situations, so the trailer does not push, lurch or sway. • Pump the brakes to slow the trailer in an emergency situation. Even if you have snow tires on your tow vehicle, the trailer could easily
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jackknife. • Avoid riding the brakes. Overheating the brake pads makes them less effective (and creates the possibility of fire.) • Scan the road for hazards and potential dangerous situations. • Be prepared. Search for a quick way out, such as veering onto the shoulder of the road, in case you need to make a sudden stop. • Pull off the road and seek shelter if travel conditions worsen, or if you are not comfortable driving in snow, sleet or freezing rain. Resume your journey when the bad weather passes and the roads are plowed or
cleared. • Don't test your limits because someone else convinces you that it's not that bad outside. • In winter weather, getting where you're going safely should be your number one concern ~ even if this means postponing your travel plans. Always play it safe.
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Worn by U.S. presidents, movie stars, rodeo legends and country music icons Tony Lama Boots® ~ the world’s most recognized western boot brand since 1911 ~ have been engraved on the Great American landscape for 100 years. To celebrate its 100th anniversary the boot brand is launching consumer and
retailer programs including new boot collections, a commemorative fourthedition El Rey boot covered in precious stones and 14 karat gold, and an historic soleseeking consumer contest sure to get boot lovers on a major closet dive. “One hundred years of business is a tremendous
milestone, and we’re grateful for those who have supported the brand over the years,” said Randy Watson, president and CEO, Justin Brands, Inc. “We have some fun items in store, and we’re looking forward to the upcoming celebration with our valued retailers, consumers and affiliates.”
Born to Italian immigrant parents in 1887, Tony Lama learned his first lessons in the boot industry at the early age of 11. An uncle apprenticed the boy to a shoemaker in Syracuse, New York, where he learned the leather and boot trade.
After the turn of the century, Tony Lama joined the U.S. Cavalry as a cobbler for the soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. Once he completed his tour of service, he decided to stay in the nearby border town of El Paso. Realizing the importance of a good boot fit from his stint in the Cavalry, Tony Lama set out to make the
best fitting, most comfortable boot possible. Initially repairs were the biggest segment of his business but word quickly spread through out the Southwest about Tony Lama's Western boots. Soon, cowboys and ranchers were joining the cavalrymen at his doorstep,
carrying hides and requesting custom-made boots. That first year, Tony Lama and one helper made 20 pairs of boots. When the army phased out the horse soldiers, Tony Lama concentrated solely on making quality Western boots. In the 1930s, Western wear stores began asking for his boots. To meet the growing demands, Tony Lama developed methods to produce greater quantities without sacrificing the key steps in hand crafting. In 1961, nearly 50 years after the first store opened, the company moved into larger quarters and began making 750 pairs of boots a day. Tony Lama passed away in 1974, but his sons and daughters continued his
tradition of quality and handcraftsmanship, making this a true American success story. In 1990, Tony Lama became part of the Justin Brands. Once competitors, these companies have set the standard for quality and craftsmanship worldwide. The legacy created by the humble cobbler, a hard working entrepreneur with a fierce pride in his craft, lives on. The same commitment to quality is reflected in the corporation that bears Tony Lama's name today. Photo first page, Tony Lama, circa 1920s Above, Tony Lama with El Ray boots, designed in 1951 Right top, 1949 ad Right bottom, 1946 ad featuring World Champion Team Roper, Chuck Shepard
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lexis Kacho-Sinke and her cousing Kim Sinodinos wanted to help horses retiring from the track. Without their own facilities, though, the pair wasn’t sure what they could do. “There had to be a better system than waiting until the closing of the meet to find these horses new homes,” says Alexis. “I was also quite aware that the trainers/owners do not have the time to sort through emails, place ads, answer calls etc. So, I decided that it was time to start a listing service in Ontario, with our initial focus on Fort Erie Racetrack.” Alexis and her cousin Kim shared a love of Thoroughbred racehorses. They founded Second Start Thoroughbreds, modelled
My Name is Rachel: Rachel is a three-year-old filly who stands 15.2 hands. Rachel has been a successful racehorse, but she is ready to retire and start a new career. She is sound. Rachel is well broke and has even done some trail riding. She would make a great eventing prospect, or hunter jumper mount.
after LOPE and CANTER in the USA, to help horses find homes before they left the track. “In fact,” she says, “while reading Lynn Reardon's book, Beyond the Homestretch, I realized Ontario did not have a Thoroughbred listing service.” Alexis contacted Sue Leslie of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and she put me her touch with Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Society “Longrun's Vicki Pappas was beyond helpful. She let me adapt forms and even an adoption contract (some trainers would prefer their horse go on contract) to use for Second Start and even Lynn Reardon, with LOPE, helped us with our disclaimer form.”
What it is, and what it’s not
Second Start is a listing service, not a rescue. “We provide trainers/owners another option for finding their horses a new home and a way to make some money as well. We are non-profit and do not charge for our service. We would appreciate a donation but it is not required.” Our goal is to start finding the horses a new home from the start of the season. Instead of waiting until the end of the meet, as soon as a trainer/owner decides the horse is just not cut out to race, or it suffers a minor injury they can contact us and list the horse. The horse remains in the possession of the owner/trainer and the o/t also sets the price of the horse. SS comes to the track
or training farm to take pictures (soon, video as well) and gets all the information from the trainer about the horse being offered. Kim is our resident photographer and she meets with the trainers. Why OTTBs?
“I started riding horses at five years old and ironically, my first lesson mount was an off track thoroughbred. I didn't own my own horse until 2003; however, horses and my love of horses were always a part of my life. I now have 4 horses and 1 pony on our own farm in Tillsonburg, Ontario.” Although Alexis is a certified equine massage therapist, her talents are reserved mostly for her own horses. “I have continued to educate myself by taking courses
through equine Guelph. “ Kim is a lifelong horse lover. She has been going to the races since she was in diapers. Her father would brag that his toddler could read a race program. Kim started riding and owning a horse as an adult. Now Kim can't imagine life without her 17-hand off track, Aba Daba Doo. Kim has held Kentucky Derby fundraising parties for seven years. The funds raised were donated to various Thoroughbred retirement organizations. Kim spends the year collecting door prizes, planning a Kentucky based food menu, calling Woodbine and Fort Erie for prize donations for the silent auction and coming up with any way to raise funds. 2010's party was the most
successful by far. The money was earmarked to launch Second Start. Their mandate
“Our goal is to start finding the horses a new home from the start of the season instead of waiting until the end of the meet. As soon as a trainer/owner decides the horse is just not cut out to race, or it suffers a minor injury, they can contact us and list the horse. The horse remains in the possession of the owner/trainer who sets the price of the horse. Second Start comes to the track or training farm to take pictures (soon video as well) and gets all the information from the trainer about the horse being offered.
“Our goal is to start finding the horses a new home from the start of the season instead of waiting until the end of the meet. As soon as a trainer/owner decides the horse is just not cut out to race, or it suffers a minor injury, they can contact us and list the horse.” ~ Alexis Kacho-Sinke, co-founder, Second Start Thoroughbreds
Kim is Second Start’s photographer and Alexis handles the website and screens all the potential buyers. The level of screening depends on the trainer. “If requested, we could perform a farm inspection prior to the final purchase of the horse. It is very important to me that not only does the horse find a new owner, they have to find the right owner.” Is a OTTB right for you? Off track Thoroughbreds are amazing athletes, with endless talent, but retraining them requires an experienced rider. “When we get enquiries from green riders I ensure they are working and boarding in a facility that has a coach experienced with OTTBs or at least with starting young horses,” says Alexis. “We are not helping the horses if we put them in a home that is not prepared for an OTTB and in fact are putting the horse at greater risk of ending up in a bad situation. Riding is a partnership and without that partnership, there will be no success, for the rider or for the horse.” Prices range from $500 to $5000. The horses stay in the possession of their owner/ trainer. All negotiation of price is done between the owner and the potential buyer. “It is very important that the horses are sold for more than meat prices. We want to make sure that the horses end up in the best possible home. We have had special cases and were lucky to find very special people to offer them a forever home. New owners need to know that an off track thoroughbred will require some time off. They will require retraining. People do not always realize that track horses are not cross tied and that they are often mounted while moving. “We really try to ensure that our horses are sold to people who have experience with off tracks or starting young horses. It certainly
helps with the transition from track to new career if the owner knows what to expect from their new horse. “We also hope that by trying to make great matches, we are helping to ensure the horses stay in a safe and loving home.” As of this writing, Second Start has already helped re-home more than 35 horses since July 2010 How can you help? If you believe you are the right person to buy an OTTB, contact them to start the process, but if you can’t, Second Start would love you to spread the word. Second Start uses the Internet to get the word out. They advertise on horse sale sites online, print, and Facebook. If you can join them and help to spread word to your horse-loving friends, it can help find a good home for these amazing horses. “I also keep track of email I have received from people with specific requests. When a horse matches their needs, I let them know.” And can you help in other ways? “We need volunteers willing to go to the tracks to take pictures or video, prizes (for Derby fund raiser), donations (for Derby fund raiser), short-term fostering (for special cases).” Whatever you can do, remember, it’s for the horses. Visit Second Start at their site: www.secondstart.com or their Facebook group.
Please look over the beautiful horses on these pages, and at Second Start’s site. Isn’t there one you’d like to give a second start?
Cover My Six Six is a four-year-old gelding standing 16.1 hands. He is very quiet and sweet, with a great personality. He is a nice mover with a big build. Six has worked as a lead pony. He is very well broke. Six is ready to go into training and could easily be showing this winter. He is very intelligent and learns very quickly. This is an incredible opportunity to own a brilliant horse. He would make a great dressage prospect or hunter/ jumper and is best suited to a competition home.
Brite Eryn :Three-year-old dark bay filly. She stands 15.2 hands and is still growing. Eryn is a very elegant looking filly. She was very lightly raced, but she just wasn’t fast enough. She is sound and unblemished. Eryn would make a fantastic hunter/jumper mount.
Jazz-2006 Gelding Jazz is a four year old gelding who stands approximately 16.2 hands. He is sound. Jazz is very easy going and great to work with, in or out of the saddle. He has an excellent disposition. Jazz will make a fantastic hunter/jumper prospect.
Karrmonio-2004 Stallion Karrmonio is a gorgeous 17hand black stallion. Karr is tired of being a racehorse and he is ready to become a jumper or eventing champion. He is so sweet and mellow, he has never been gelded. Buy him now and be ready to show him by spring.
Fluffy-2008 gelding
Fluffy is a two-year-old grey roan gelding who stands 15.3 hands and he is still growing. He is a very nicely put together youngster. Fluffy is the quietest two year old we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He has incredible ground manners and is very easy to handle. This sweet boy will make a fantastic h/j or dressage prospect.
Cadillac Ash-2004 Gelding Cadillac Ash (Cash) is a 6 year old 15.3hh tb gelding. Cash is an ex-race horse who came off the track in September 09. He has been in re training since march of ‘09 and was successfully shown throughout the 2010 show season. Cash is a smart horse with a burning desire to please his rider. Cash has done trail rides, been in parades, done English pleasure, western pleasure and a lot of jumping and dressage. He has successfully free jumped 4,3 and jump 3,6 with rider. He has completed up to a 2 course and is getting better everyday. Cash would make a wonderful children’s hunter or eventer for an advanced child.
Sea Pleasure-2000 stallion Sea Pleasure is a multiple stakeswinning stallion by Champion Graded Stakeswinning stallion Mecke (full brother to Champion Beautiful Pleasure) out of a multiple Stakeswinning mare by Stakeswinner Northern Jove (Northern Dancer). His pedigree is a list of champions and longevity. Like his half brother, he has had a phenominal long racing career and a true heart of a champion with a physique to match. He is in excellent health, weight, and physical condition.
Marco’s Wish-1998 gelding Marco’s Wish, “Edward” is a 17.2-hand chestnut beauty. Edward has done everything. Last winter he was used in a lesson program and he loves to jump. He is a gentle giant and his flashy good looks will catch the eye of any judge. Edward is now at a private farm, and so interested buyers can try before they buy.
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“I portray the cowboy because it is what I have known all my life, as far back as I can trace my family tree. It is the feeling of freedom, space, the outdoors, the magnificent landscapes, the light, the honesty and values of the western spirit and family.”
TIM COX named PRESIDENT OF THE COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA
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im Cox has been creating Western scenes all his life. His oil paintings allow us to glimpse into the lives of the modern cowboy ~ ranchers driving cattle, a bronc buster, a family trail ride, campfires on a snowy mountain, and the weather-worn cowhands with their faithful dogs. Now this remarkable artist has been given the post of President of the Cowboy Artists of America. Doing what he needs to do
Born in Safford, raised in Duncan, Arizona, Tim Cox aspired to be an artist his whole life. “The older I get the more important it is for me to put down in paint the places and things in the west that I have seen before they disappear. “Cowboys on horseback in country like this speak volumes about the deep affection that I have for good horses and wide open spaces.” In a 1975 high school English class essay, he wrote that one of his fondest wishes was to be a member of the Cowboy Artists of America. His wish was granted in 2007 when he was invited to join the prestigious group. After
serving on the Board of Directors for a year, he is now the current President. The longest surviving organization of fine art artists; they have just completed their 45th Annual Cowboy Artists of America Art Show and Exhibition, held at the Phoenix Art Museum. Tim has been painting professionally since 1975 and has received numerous awards including the 2003 “Prix de West Purchase Award” and “Express Ranches Great American Cowboy Award” in 2004 and 2007 from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. In 2001, he received the “Will
of Fame” in 2000 and in 2008, Decor Magazine listed him as one of the fourteen “Most Enduring and Successful Poster Artists.”
the beauty is in the detail Tim Cox’s work hangs in the permanent collections of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, The Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, and in the Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While most of his time is consumed by painting, Tim regularly rides and works on various ranches throughout
“The older I get the more important it is for me to put down in paint the places and things in the west that I have seen before they disappear.” Rogers Western Artist Award” for Artist of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists and the “Olaf Wieghorst Best of Show Award” from the Mountain Oyster Club three times. He won the purchase award at the Governor’s Invitational Art Show at Cheyenne Frontier Days three times as well. Tim was voted into U.S. Art Magazine’s “Print Hall
““Summer Breezes” ” ~ Tim Cox (click to order) the West. He combines the basic ingredients of color, value, perspective, and pleasing design with his desire to be a perfectionist in portraying the real working cowboy. This perfectionism earned Tim the “Ayudando Siempre Alli Award” from the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association for his contributions to agriculture. Alisa Ogden, President of the Association said: “Along with lifting our spirits, Tim Cox’s
special images keep the magic of the cowboy alive for literally tens of thousands of city folks across the nation and around the world.” “I portray the cowboy because it is what I have known all my life, as far back as I can trace my family tree. It is the feeling of freedom, space, the outdoors, the magnificent landscapes, the light, the honesty and values of the western spirit and family. I couldn’t paint anything else. This is my passion and it is what I
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By Susan Pennell-Sebekos
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rampa held me in his arms that day and I could smell his cologne ~ English Leather, a scent that can still brings me back to the feeling of his soft chambray shirt and the soft needles tickling my tummy.
Every year, Grampa and I would wait until Mom and Gram would finish their fussing with the tree. They’d place and replace each ornament until Gram would stop sighing, and Mom would stop looking for ‘holes’ where there just wasn’t enough tinsel or lights to her liking. But, then, after the hours of waiting, Grampa and I produced the magic, we placed the tin star on top of the tree together.
“Sara, are you ready ?” I’d nod and he’d scoop me up in his arms, holding me high enough to place the antique in its place. “This isn’t just any star, you know,” he’d say each time we began our tradition. Even though I’d heard the story dozens of times I would always listen, admiring the tree, while grampa told me the story of our star. “This is the star that my father made for me… your greatgrandfather.” I would stare at the star and try to imagine a man I’d never 52
met, a man whose blood I shared, shaping the tin for the star that now sat on top of this year’s tree. The star was decorated with a small horse and rider who was on a journey across the star. Over the years the image faded, but I could always see the rider and his horse in great detail, as though they were painted just moments ago. “This horse and rider is the Dine’, or Navajo’s, Sun-God Johano-ai. Although my father knew that Johano-ai would not travel at night, he knew on this night he would have followed the www.reinmagazine.com
bright star in the east.” And then my grandfather would tell me the Navajo legend. I would sit, the star in hand and imagine the Sun God on his horse. “Before the Spaniards brought horses to the new world, Johanoai would have to walk across the heavens carrying the sun on his back. When he arrived at his home in the west, he would set the sun onto a peg to cool it off for the night until he would carry it back across the sky the next day. Johano-ai would be very tired after his long journey. But then
one day he met horses who said they would help Johano-ai on his journey. Johano-ai took five horses to help him carry the sun disk. A horse of turquoise he would ride when skies are blue and fair and the horse of white shell, and one of pearly shell when skies are cloudy or filled with snow. And a horse of red shell, and one of black jewel or coal that Johano-ai would mount when the heavens were dark with storms. Johano-ai lets his horses graze on flower blossoms and drink from mingled waters. These are holy waters of all kinds ~ spring water, snow water, hail water; water from the four corners of the world. And when any horse of the Sun-God trots the horse raises ‘pitistchi’; the glittering grains. Glitter your grandfather rubbed into the tin.” When grampa arrived at this point in the story, I couldn’t help but touch the glimmering surface, worn, but still vibrant in my heart. “When Johano-ai’s horse rolls and shakes himself, shining grains of sand fly from him. When he runs, not dust, but the sacred pollen offered to the Sun-God is all about him. Then the horse appears as mist. A Navajo sings about the horses of the Johano-ai so that he, too, may have beautiful horses. Standing among his herd, he
scatters holy pollen and sings this song for the blessing and the protection of his animals. The song that your great-grandfather wrote here.” Grampa would point to the hand-crafted box and to the words written in fading ink, on yellowed paper.
How joyous his neigh! Lo, the Turquoise Horse of Johano-ai, How joyous his neigh, There on precious hides outspread, standeth he; How joyous his neigh, There of mingled waters holy, drinketh he; How joyous his neigh, There in mist of sacred pollen hidden, all hidden he; How joyous his neigh, These his offspring may grow and thrive forevermore; How joyous his neigh!
“If I sing this song,” I asked each year, “Would I get my own horse?” Grampa would smile and gather me in his arms, not answering, but raising me to the tree top. My mother would smile faintly, and say, “Some day Sara, some day.”
The Last Winter And so the time came again when we were gathering in our drafty old front room to hoist the tree as my Gram would call it. I noticed a slight shake in my grandfather’s hand as he unwrapped the tissue from the star. He turned from me and coughed. I waited, but noticed the way my mother’s brow was lowered as she turned from the tree to watch him.
“I’m fine,” he said, and beckoned me to come to him. “How old are you this year Sara? Five? Six?” I smiled, he knew, he just liked to play games. “Gramp, I’m nine this year, you know that.” “Are you sure? I’m pretty sure last year you were only six.” I poked him playfully and took the star from him. Even though it was made of tin, it always seemed warm to the touch. “That’s the sun,” he’d tell me. “You know that our sun is a star, but this star represents much more.” “I know grampa, I know.” I pretended that I didn’t want to hear the legend, but I did. In fact, that year I had been saying the Sun-God’s song over and over each night. And once, much to my horror, I was saying it during geography class and that mean Ashley started giggling and teasing me. But I didn’t care. This year I had a very special wish on my list. I wanted a horse. Not a horse that would streak across the sky, but one who would make me feel as if I was. I wanted to feel ruffling through my hair the way it must have done when Johano-ai galloped across the heavens. Grampa had horses years ago, and the stalls with rusted horseshoes and weathered ropes stood waiting for new tenants. I just knew it would be fine. “I will clean the stalls, and I will feed him, and I will…” “You will wait till your older,” my mother would say. But Grampa would just pat my back and say, “You know, she’s says someday.” That year, that winter, Grampa didn’t lift me to the top of the tree. He decided, he said, he would rather admire my placing
the star on the tree from his worn leather chair. I was partly excited to be given the special honor, but mostly I was frightened. I wasn’t really sure why I was scared, but I was. The next morning my mother came into my room to wake me before the alarm. Had there been a big snow and we had to leave early for school, I wondered. Mom sat on my bed. “There won’t be school for you today, Sara,” she said in that whisper I’ve learned means I must listen more closely. But that day I was just happy not to have to go to school. I could snuggle back into the quilts and dream of riding across the fields again. I pushed back down into the
Oh,how joyous his neigh! pillows, but my mother touched my shoulder. “I have to go to the hospital today with your gram. Don’t worry, your aunt will be here for you.” I sat up. What was wrong with Gram? “It’s your grandfather,” she said. “He had to go to the hospital in the middle of the night. So I will be going to be with your grandmother while she waits to hear.” “Waits to hear what, Mom?” I was panicking now. How dare I spend time dreaming and praying for a pony when my Grampa was not well. I felt so horrible and guilty. “We want to wait to see what the doctors say about everything,” she touched my cheek. “Be a good girl for your aunt. I’ll call if we find anything out.”
But she didn’t call. She didn’t come home until I was already put in bed for the night. There would, of course, be no sleep for me tonight, or any night, till Grampa was back at home. Christmas presents began to nest under the tree, but this year I didn’t poke or try to jiggle. I didn’t sit near the tree and study the shapes to try to figure out what they were. When I sat in the front room I sat in Grampa’s chair and I stared at the star. I wished like anything he’d have helped me put that star on the tree this year. My mother and gram went every day to the hospital. In those days it was rare to let children into the hospital if they weren’t twelve years old. I decided that not being allowed to go was a good thing. They let my friend go visit her grandmother when she was very
sick. So therefore, in my mind, Grampa was still fine. I looked at the star. I grabbed the stool, the old milking stool that sat in the corner, and, on tip-toe, I took the star down. I wrapped it in my sweater and scrambled up the stairs to my room. Each night, that week before Christmas, I would unwrap the star and touch it. Asking, desperately praying, that Grampa would be back for Christmas morning. No one noticed the star was missing. Christmas morning was one of those mornings you see in movies. The snow was the crunchy type that sat in little pillows on the trees and the lawn furniture we’d forgotten to put away in fall. The sky was turquoise. I thought of Johano-ai riding his beautiful horse across that Christmas
morning sky. It was the first Christmas morning I didn’t bound out downstairs before anyone else had risen. I could hear people downstairs. I stayed under the covers, my hand crept out to my night table and touched the star. “Sara? Aren’t you coming down to start Christmas?” My gram was calling me. Her voice sounded stronger than it had in a long time. I placed the star back in my sweater and decided this morning it should return to the tree. “And Sara,” Mom called, “Put on something warm… and socks.” The furnace must be out again, I thought, and pulled on some warm, ‘comfies’ and made my way with the star to see if Christmas had arrived with its magic. I prayed it had. My mother and gram stood at the front door in parkas and big
boots. Gram was holding out my parka and Mom wrapped a scarf around my neck. She took the sweater-clad star from my hands. “We’ll put this up later,” she said. “She’d known!” I let myself be bundled. I was too numb from all the worry over the last while to care. But, I had to admit, I was very curious about this. As I thought, the snow was crunchy. I’ve always loved that sound ever since that day. My ears burned a bit from the bite of the cold air, but I just followed my mother and grandmother as they led me toward the old barn. I stopped. I stopped with such force I nearly stumbled. There, coming out of the darkness of the barn, was Grampa. I set off at a run. “Hold on there,” he said, chuckling as he drew me to him. “You don’t want to knock this old
man over.” “I’m so happy! Oh Grampa!” The thought struck me how odd this was, “What are you doing out here? If you’re sick, you should be in the warmth!” “Oh, the barn is pretty toasty this morning,” he said and turned back into the barn. And at that moment, the moment that my grandfather returned to me, he was leading the most beautiful horse I had ever, or would ever, see. “Merry Christmas, Sara.” I slowly moved over to touch the horse’s face. “He likes this,” Grampa said. He then reached under the long black mane and rubbed, directing me to do the same. “What will you call him, Sara?” My Gram asked. Mom was silent,
but I could tell she was crying. I looked up at them all, then back to my beautiful horse. “His name is Star.”
Grampa died later that year, but Star stayed with me for years. Star and I would gallop across the fields, he’d call loudly as he ran. I’ve never had a horse, or never knew of a horse who neighed as they galloped, but Star did. I was certain he was calling to Grampa. And I knew why Johano-ai kept rising each morning to take the sun across the heavens. It was for joy.
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Competitive Edge Reins This nylon rein features the non-slip grip of ThinLine that will insure that you not always have constant contact, but it also reduces handfatigue for long distance rides. This rein will NOT slip in wet/sweaty conditions. Available in Black, Red, Blue, or Green Nylon with Black ThinLine. Rein measures 90” end to end. $25.99 Where to buy: Full list of ThinLine Retailers found here: http://thinlineglobal.com/find_a_dealer/ 68
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ATLAST! Fly Spray
A Barefoot Treeless saddle for that special little someone... “Cute pony saddles made from easycare water repellent material. A special built-in panel system protects your pony’s spine and sits securely. Beginner riders can hold onto the raised front pommel for extra security. Available in size X0, suitable for ages 4-9 yrs. Blk/Blu or Pink/Brn. Matching saddlepad available. Not sure if you are putting in the prices, the saddle is $329. The pads are $99.
32 oz bottle is $18.99 and $69.99 for the gallon refill. You can purchase ATLAST! through your tack/feed store or buy it direct from www.atlastflyspray.com. We are also in the horse.com or Jeffers pets catalogs Degas bridle $76.00 On sale for December only $69.00 From our new “Masters” line of bridles. This beautiful black over white padded bridle is finely made and provides every comfort for your horse. Both the nose and browband are padded. It includes a Cavesson noseband with roller buckle with detachable Flash noseband ( with full padding including underside of cavesson), as well as a set of reins (web 3/4 inch) with rein stops. Raised leatherwork on the noseband and browband for added elegance. Made exclusively for thehorsestudio.com in the U.K. Exclusively available at TheHorseStudio.com, The International Equestrian Shop.
Nimble Mega Nutrient... the ultimate combination product that reduces the need for multiple buckets in the feed room. One scoop of Nimble Mega contains 7 supplements at therapeutic levels, in the tradition of premium quality that Adeptus Nutrition is known for! Nimble Mega Nutrient comes in 3 sizes: 3.75# one-month supply for $87.99, 10# 80 day supply for $212.99, and 20# 160 day supply for $395.99. Check out the nutrient levels and our company video with testimonials on www.adeptusnutrition.com or call us toll free at 8 66-233-7887, e-mail adeptus@adeptusnutrition.com, for dealers in your area or to place an order.
I’ve attached a photo of one of our saddles. A good description would be “Ride for 15 hours without you or your horse feeling it!” The base price is $1,985. Our website is www.highqualitysaddles.com. To order, we can be contacted through our website or at 435979-3445.
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We hope the CozyPad, the worlds first battery heated Saddle Pad will make it into your product guide.;) The retail price is $89.00 for either an English or Western CozyPad, and we are going to hold this price for next year. It can be purchased from our website www.cozyrides.com. For December we do have a special, which includes a free FunPad with the purchase of a CozyPad. 70
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5th & 6th February 2011: Hacking Confidence Clinic specially for riders with confidence issues. Learn really effective self-help confidence skills and hack out on steady cobs in the beautiful forest and heath of the Suffolk coast. Visit http://www.enjoyriding.com/clinics/ for more information and to book. Confidence coaching also available by Skype/phone and e-mail.
Mark Bolender’s New video “Mastering Extreme Trail” regular price $49.95 Christmas Special $39.95 also the first 50 people to purchase get 20% off his “Mastering Extreme Trail volume #2” Right, Checkers (at Eugene Oregon National Mountain Trail Championships) wearing the Authentic leather Bolo with “Bling” regular price $110.00 Christmas special $65.00 with tax S&H
What a great Gift! Membership to DressageTrainingOnline.com, over 600 Dressage training videos viewable online. Largest library in the world. Gift Certificates for the holidays Our Equine Light Therapy pads use very specific wavelengths of light. There are many studies on light therapy that show these specific wavelengths have many powerful therapeutic and healing benefits. The therapeutic effects are the result of light energy absorption at the cellular level which is then used to heal tissue faster. Sometimes called red light therapy, infrared therapy, phototherapy or photon therapy. We use two wavelengths of red and infrared LEDs, great for both horses and dogs. Our Equine Light Therapy pads are available in two sizes. Because our Equine Light Therapy pads flex both ways, side to side and top to bottom, you may use them laying flat or wrap them. This makes them great for helping backs, shoulders, withers, hocks, legs, stifles, necks and polls. We designed them so two sizes do it all! You may order our Equine Light Therapy pads through our website, www.EquineLightTherapy.com or by calling our office, 615293-3025.
SHOCKER AIR HITCHES SMOOTH TOWING STARTS HERE The Surge Hitch is our latest air hitch. It has been specifically designed around large horse trailers. This hitch works in a way that forces 100% of the tow resistance through an air bag. The Surge Hitch will give you a nice soft start and a much smoother ride. If you tow on concrete highways, you will love this hitch. The Surge Hitch is a low pressure hitch that practically sets it own pressure. Very easy to use. It comes standard with a 4� round tube and uses a 24K Fulton coupler. Rated to 24,000 lbs towing capacity, 6,000 lbs tongue weight. (877) 967-8577 info@shockerhitch.com www.shockerhitch.com
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HORSEWEAR for Hunting Season and Riding Safety and Visibility!
A monitoring system for your horse trailers, monitor your horses while trailering them. Runs on battery power, five minutes installation and no tools required. $259 a set. With optional adapters, it can be a barn cam or foaling monitor too. The wireless system camera also can be used as a back up camera to line up your trailer ball and hitch. For the safety of your horses and a worrisome free drive, we should monitor them while trailering them. Please visit us at www.TrailerEyes.com or call 1-888-227-6888
www.protectavest.com 207-892-0161
Jane Savoie How to Handle Shying $39.95 http://www.eqtrained.com.
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“Restoring Vintage Western Saddles” by Alain EON This is the only book about old time saddles restoration. http://alain.eon.free.fr/ More of 340 pictures showing restoration works step by step from the taking apart to final presentation. With 15 old time saddles presented. A4 format(21 x29,7 cm) 64 pages + cover printed in color on heavy 170g mi-mat coated paper & 300g Cover. Price: $45 (USD) plus shipping cost $15 (International)
Mega MSM™ Mega MSM™ delivers 10,000 mg of MSM per serving in a pelleted form that contains stabilized rice bran for palatability. This Mega MSM formula delivers the joint benefits of MSM, combined with the advantages of stabilized rice bran. Additionally, the pelleted formulation provides a socia For more information: www.selectthebest.com
Color: Havana (Dark Brown) Available in multiple sizes.
Made with double leather and solid brass fittings, lined nose and crown, adjustable chin strap and rolled throat. Exquisitely finished with personalized crystal letters.
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This easy to work with arnica gel does not require wrapping. Simply rub it onto affected area and let it soak in. Foran’s Arnica Leg Gel is available a 2.5 kilogram easy to use tub and retails for $50.00.
Man Saver Post Driver,
The Smart Way to Build Fence. Rohrer Manufacturing Inc. 2261 NW Industrial Park Drive Prineville, Oregon 97754 1-800-980-7599 or 541-447-7749 info@rohrermfg.com www.fencepostdriver.com
MDC Sport Stirrups.
The newest innovation from MDC is the MDC Sport. A wide aluminum base allows for more traction, comfort and pain relief. Perfect for show jumping, cross country, or everyday trail riding. Available in flex and standard model. $199.95 / $179.95. Contact MDC 831-393-0588 or your local tack store
Leather bound photo albums, scrapbooks, portfolios and address books with horse theme decorations. Many breeds and disciplines represented. Books for every budget, a gift for under every tree. Decorations include Montana Silversmith & Crumrine buckles, new and vintage saddle & bridle silver etc. Please visit our store for pictures, prices and shipping information. http://stores.ebay.com/Mac-MountainTack-Repair
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I Don’t Do Mornings Mug
I dont do mornings says the horse in the pink pj’s on this great mug. Microwave and dishwasher safe. $9.50 www.smithandwesternonline.com
Steak Branding Irons
Branded Flatware Set20 piece set Branded Flatware stainless, heavy duty 18/8 with a slight antique finish. This beautiful service set complements any cowboy tabletop! Look at the delicate rope detail and designer branding. Dishwasher safe. Knife: 9.5” Soup: 7.5” Teaspoon: 6.25” Fork: 7.75” Salad: 7.25”$112. www.smithandwesternonline.com
Rust Metal Cowboy By Choice Sign This is a larger than life sign when seen on a wall or a door! Distinct! 11 3/4”L x 9 3/4”W. $22 www.smithandwesternonline.com
Acclaimed worldwide as the Ultimate Barbecue Tool and voted #1 Groomsmen Gift, Original T-Bone Steak Branding Irons are completely handmade in our Sonora Desert workshop and studio in Arizona . Because we personally create each & every item when it’s ordered, there is no warehouse full of imported goods. We are proud to say “Made in the USA”. Every personalized T-Bone Branding Iron is custom-made from start to finish and hand tied to its display board orwrapped with a colorful bandana in a branded wood box, then carefully wrapped and packaged to ship directly to you. We offer many branded items to complete your truly unique, personalized gift package. Livestock brand duplication is our specialty. Claim Your Steak! Steak Branding Iron Prices: $20 - $135 https://tbonebrands.com Or call, 480-330-3619
Country Hunter glassware is sold at retail in sets of 4 for $64 plus shipping-- The plates are sold individually-- The 8” gold coupe Country Hunter retails at $24 plus shipping-- The Country Hunter Floral Rim 10” Collector plate retails at $48 plus shipping-Customers should go to “Buy Now”at the top of my site to place orders www.artfullyequestrian.com
Buckaroo Style’s Rope Art Personalized and Unique Wall Art for Cowboy, Cowgirl, Western, Lodge, Country, Farm, or Outdoorsy -Themed Decor Perfect for baby nursery decor, but kids and adults with a Westernthemed room, ranch, or lodge adore rope art too. $15- per letter for Nifty Gift size (great accent piece, approx 17 inches wide, depends on name) $25 per letter for Dream Prize size (perfect above a crib or bed, up to 4 feet wide) http://www.BuckarooStyle.com
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Paco Rey Book
New by Paco Rey - P.R.E. Stallions is a book that everyone will want to add to their collection. Beautiful photos in a “coffee table” size book is a “must have” for the P.R.E. horse afficianado. Only have a limited quantity of this book - so hurry and order now at www.prehorse.org or 505-294-0800!
Beautiful signs by www.farmsigns.com
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Ingredients 1 gal. Dark, chocolate ice cream 1 gal. Vanilla ice cream 1 cup Colored sugar (see recipe) 2, one-inch cookie sheets of equal size Parchment paper Cookie cutters Cardboard cut outs (make or purchase from scrapbooking department) Sifter
Colored Sugar
1 cup table sugar 1 small bottle your choice food coloring Fork Bowl and plate Put sugar in bowl, add food coloring in drops to the sugar, mixing as you go with a fork, and adding coloring until you arrive at the hue you like. When all the sugar is colored, pour onto a plate and let dry before using (about an hour).
Instructions Place ice cream in refrigerator to allow to soften. Approximately one hour. Then spread evenly on parchment paper-covered cookie sheets. Place cookie sheets in freezer for about two hours, or until completely frozen. When solid, dip cookie cutters into warm water and push through layer of frozen ice cream. Lift out the ice cream in the cutter with a spatula for support and transfer to dessert plate.
Continue cutting and placing ice cream until every plate has chocolate ice cream shape. Cut shapes of ice cream from the vanilla ice cream and carefully transfer onto the chocolate bases. Place plates on freezer shelf until fifteen minutes prior to serving. When ready to serve, place cut outs on plate. Place colored sugar into sifter and decorate each plate, carefully removing cut outs to reveal pattern created.
Cookies for Santa Empire Cookies
Ingredients * 1/2 cup butter * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 cup strawberry jam * 1 cup icing sugar * 1/4 teaspoon almond extract * 1 tablespoon hot water * 1/4 cup candied cherries, halved Instructions Add sugar, to butter, and cream together. Add the egg and vanilla, beat. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually and carefully add to butter mix. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. With cookie cutter or small ramekin, cut into small circles, and place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at edges. Cool completely. Spread jam on half of the cookies and top with remaining cookies. Icing Combine icing sugar, almond extract, and hot water to make a thin icing (add water slowly mixing until you reach a thin icing consistency). Frost the top of each
cookie and place half a candied cherry on each. You may also like to cut out small holes in tops prior to icing to allow jam to peek through instead of cherries.
excess coating. Place on waxed paper to dry. Leave as is, or decorate with sprinkles, nuts, cherries... anything you like!
Cake Balls
Peanut brittle bars
Ingredients * cake mix * prepared icing * 1 pkg sweet, baking chocolate Instructions Bake cake as per box instructions in any shape pan. Cool for 15 minutes. Crumble baked cake into mixing bowl while cake is still warm, breaking it with hand mixer or fork to reach a consistent texture. Add icing and mix. (Note: if you want your cake balls to be more ‘cakey’ add less than full container.) Chill the mixture until completely cool, about 15 minutes in the freezer. Roll the mixture into balls, using either your hands or a melon baller. Place on cookie sheet or in plastic containers and return to freezer to chill completely overnight. Melt chocolate either in microwave or double boiler. Take each frozen cake ball by fingers and place on plastic fork with the middle two tines removed, or use a solid toothpick to coat all sides of the cake ball. Tap to remove
* 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup whole wheat flour * 1 cup packed brown sugar * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 cup butter
Topping * 2 cups salted peanuts * 1 cup chocolate chips * 1 jar caramel ice cream topping * 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Instructions Combine flours, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Pat into a greased baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle peanuts and chocolate chips over crust. Combine caramel topping and flour; drizzle over top. Bake for 15 minutes more, or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Special treats for our special friends
PonyCookies Cookie noms Ingredients
* 1/2 cup butter * 1/2 cup white sugar * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1 cup grated carrot * 1 cup grated apple * 2 tablespoons corn oil * 1/4c cup molasses * 1 tsp salt * 1 cup rolled oats * 1 cup all-purpose flour
Peppermint Maple hearts Ingredients
* 3 cups all purpose flour * 2 cups water * 1/2 cup maple syrup * 1/2 cup carrots or apples, chopped * 3 drops peppermint oil * 1 cup oats
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 째F. Mix all the ingredients. Shape into balls, then flatten into hearts. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
Instructions
Mix carrots, apple, corn oil and molasses in large mixing bowl. Fold in salt, oats and flour until well mixed. Spread dough as one piece on cookie sheet. Can use cookie cutters in dough for shapes before baking or pre-cut. Bake at 350 째F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Western Decor from saddle racks to chandeliers
Using the Old to Create the New… We have graced Yosemite and Yellowstone since the 1980’s. 6 Flags, Disney, even McDonalds all use our products with the same result…they are virtually indestructible. Custom orders and sizes are welcome. www.alpha-omegawf.com
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Merlin Electric Hoof Knife
Merlin duplicates the actions of a hoof knife allowing removal of excess hoof material, cleaning pith from the sole area and dress flare from the hoof wall.
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equine health ATLAST!
An alternative to the chemicals that actually works! ATLAST! Fly Spray and ATLAST! Flea & Tick Spray are 100% organic and cedar oil based. Rid your animals of those pesky bugs this summer with ATLAST! www.atlastflyspray.com
Pure Equine Nutritional Products
We provide the industry’s highest concentration of active ingredients and mineral products such as pure Calminex and Recoverex, and Brewers Yeast. Potency and Purity are Guaranteed. Nutrition is the key to performance!
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Riva’s Remedies provides a variety of natural equine health products including herbs for horses, homeopathic remedies, supplements and nutrition. Our products are based on years of clinical experience, wisdom and a profound understanding of horses.
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Handcrafted Horseshoe deor. Our distinctive products grace the pages of our extensive product line. C’mon in and browse the feel of an “Old Fashioned” Hardware Store.
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