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Nikki S · Nikki S

What an amazing rescue of a horse trapped in a swamp, very scary! Has anybody else seen this video yet? Horse Rescued From Bottomless Swamp You can read the news article here: Horse rescued from "bottomless swamp" -- Edited by Nikki S on Wednesday 11th of January 2012 02:26:35 PM

Nikki S · Nikki S

Hey everybody, I was just reading about the free gelding clinic that the Kentucky Horse Park is going to be hosting in March. This got me thinking, I've never seen/heard of one in my area, but I think this is so very much needed. Do you think clinics like this are a step in the right direction, should more b...

Trouble Horse · Trouble Horse

I came across this article someone had posted on Facebook and thought I would share it here as it is quite interesting! I hadn't heard of a lot of these colours and they are pretty neat!

meanddd · meanddd

Please see the attached article and Facebook page regarding the story of several Shires basically left in a field to die. The more people that are aware of this ongoing saga the better. Perhaps if we spread the story far and wide in may reach the right ears.Stricken horse back on track - Community - le...

highvoltage · highvoltage

Fashion house Hermes has launched an equestrian luxury focused ad campaign called "My Horse and I". Post a picture of you with your favourite bangle or scarf and your equestrian best friend – from rocking horses, to hobby-horses, and of course the real thing. Upload the image that best ca...

Laura F · Laura F

Unfortunately, I keep seeing articles like this. I wonder how much goes unreported or undetected. How sick. "A south Texas man was arrested after being accused of having sex with horses at two different ranches in Hidalgo County, according to The McAllen Monitor. Cirilo Castillo, 41, was arr...

Nikki S · Nikki S

What are your current favorite horse related books? I'm looking for some good leads on books to check out for holiday gifts

Nikki S · Nikki S

I am at a loss for words, I just read about Blas Lago's lovely dressage mount of 15 years passing away. I can't believe that the competition venue had the horse's body removed and disposed of without asking what Blas' wishes for the horse were! It turns my stomach that the poor horse ended up going to a mea...

Nikki S · Nikki S

I just wanted to share this inspiring story of a "magic" horse, very touching. It is amazing how horses (and other animals) can help us when we take the time to listen to them. Shelia was able to survive cancer with the help of the riding school horse that she was partnered with. Cottonwood wo...

Barnmice Admin · Barnmice Admin

We would love to hear from you! What would you consider the most pressing issues facing the horse world in 2012?

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Okay, so I want to know what handy barn items you've picked up at the dollar store? Some of my dollar store finds have been: Scrubbers for buckets, I like to grab these stifle brush scrubbers with blue handles that come in a 2 pack. They are so handy for scrubbing buckets and auto-waterers. Containers fo...

blackstallion2 · blackstallion2

Please help me honor Paddy with the title, "The Coolest Horse in the World". Paddy was a Jockey Club registered Thoroughbred Stallion (registered under the name of Katahdin) who lived with his small herd on the Eastern Shore of Virginia until his untimely death in 2011 due to complicatio...

kschmittendorf · kschmittendorf

I am looking to purchase my first ever pair of clippers. I do a trace clip on my horse so will need them for body clipping. There are so many available and I have no idea what is the best to buy. I would like cordless but know the battery life looks to be about an hour. Any advice on what to buy? Thanks in ad...

Barbara F · Barbara F

Read this article. What do you think? I think where there's money involved, there will be whipping. Good thing things are changing in the UK and Australia. At least there is a maximum number of smacks you can give. Hopefully something will be put in place in North America and other countries will follo...

knitty · knitty

http://www.getmyfix.org/4092/the-emperor-has-new-clothes-and-they’re-from-hayward/

Barbara F · Barbara F

So they were mistreated humanely then? Good Lord. "RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s internal review of a wild horse roundup in Nevada found some mustangs were whipped in the face, kicked in the head, dragged by a rope around the neck, and repeatedly shocked with electrical...

KatyM · KatyM

The US Bureau of Land Management examined the practices of one of their livestock contractors during a recent "gather." Controversial procedures included chasing individual horses with a helicopter for too long and getting too close. Read the recent BLM press release on the Barnmi...

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Does anybody give their barn owner/trainer/barn staff etc. a little "thank you" over the holidays? What about your horse and riding buddies, do you give them a little treat? When I used to work as barn staff, some of the owners would muck their own stalls while they were on holidays and woul...

helen marioncu · helen marioncu

Needed ASAP! Training cart for large Warmblood gelding. Rent for 1 month or buy. Call Helen (905)729-3052 Cookstown, On.

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Hey everybody, I was just reading this article about Boyd Martin, it is truly touching and inspiring. I can't even imagine losing one horse let alone almost a barn full to a fire and ever coming back from that. Grab some tissues if you want to read the article here: Boyd Martin rallies after fire nearly b...

Barbara F · Barbara F

I have one that comes to mind. I read about this in a book at the racetrack and it REALLY works. If you have a horse that puts his reins, nose band, lead shank, etc. in his mouth - or a horse that bites, rather than swatting him or whatever else you do to stop the behaviour: Get a tiny pocket breath spray. The...

Barbara F · Barbara F

There has been a lot in the news here recently about bullying, following the suicides of two teenagers who were the victims of horrific schoolyard and cyber bullying. Interestingly, police says that the most vicious and unrelenting bullies are girls. The news has got me thinking about what goes on i...

Barbara F · Barbara F

My personal wish: I wish I could find a way for my horse to be outdoors more during the winter, but it is so cold, icey and horrible, it's really difficult. My general horse-related wish: I wish that self-professed horse lovers would open their minds to changing accepted practices that are cruel and n...

Becky · Becky

I have purchased a 15.1HH Gelding in Ottawa, ON and need to have him transported to Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Anyone know of a good, reliable way to get him here?

Barbara F · Barbara F

I understand that horses may again be slaughtered in the U.S. Thoughts on the repercussions from our American friends? Do you think people in thte U.S. will be comfortable eating horse meat? In Quebec, it is popular, but I'm not so sure about the rest of Canada. http://news.yahoo.com/horses-could...

Carter · Carter

so i just got a new horse. looking for sugestions for a budget friendly blanket for him that will keep him from getting too thick of a coat. He's also currently out of shape. Thanks for the advice in advance.

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

I was just flipping through the flyers and seen that the Zellers (for us in Canada) flyer is sporting the "equestrian look" for Fall -- do dirty breeches and muck boots count as the "in" look as well?

Nikki Salo · Nikki Salo

Just wandering what everybody thinks about this? The GAO is reportin evidence that the closure of horse slaughter plants is effecting the welfare and prices of horses as well as being just as cruel via shipping horses either to Canada or Mexico. On the other hand, they're wanting to know if the plan...

kschmittendorf · kschmittendorf

Anyone have any experience with these? I bought one and have to send it back, it does not fit right. Should have done my homework because internet reviews show that there are fit issues. The piece that goes under the cheek is way to short and the "nose band", that all in one piece, is too long an...

kschmittendorf · kschmittendorf

I purchased a Dr. Cook bitless bridle and tried it out for the first time yesterday. I have no issues with my horse but he was trained bitless (western) prior to my purchasing him and I have ridden him in a bit since then. I wanted to see how he would respond and was surprised that after riding around for ab...

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	Horse Rescued From Bottomless Swamp (Preview) What an amazing rescue of a horse trapped in a swamp, very scary! Has anybody else seen this video yet? Horse Rescued From Bottomless Swamp You can read the news article here: Horse rescued from "bottomless swamp" -- Edited by Nikki S on Wednesday 11th of January 2012 02:26:35 PM	Nikki S	0	484	Jan 11, 2012 by Nikki S
	Free Gelding Clinics gelding clinic (Preview) Hey everybody, I was just reading about the free gelding clinic that the Kentucky Horse Park is going to be hosting in March. This got me thinking, I've never seen/heard of one in my area, but I think this is so very much needed. Do you think clinics like this are a step in the right direction, should more b...	Nikki S	2	555	Jan 11, 2012 by Nikki S
	Interesting Article about Colours (Preview) I came across this article someone had posted on Facebook and thought I would share it here as it is quite interesting! I hadn't heard of a lot of these colours and they are pretty neat!	Trouble Horse	5	562	Jan 9, 2012 by joosie
	UK the Story of Hope and the Shires left behind (Preview) Please see the attached article and Facebook page regarding the story of several Shires basically left in a field to die. The more people that are aware of this ongoing saga the better. Perhaps if we spread the story far and wide in may reach the right ears.Stricken horse back on track - Community - le...	meanddd	2	536	Jan 9, 2012 by joosie
	Hermes Launches Equestrian themed luxury ad campaign (Preview) Fashion house Hermes has launched an equestrian luxury focused ad campaign called "My Horse and I". Post a picture of you with your favourite bangle or scarf and your equestrian best friend – from rocking horses, to hobby-horses, and of course the real thing. Upload the image that best ca...	highvoltage	0	8176	Jan 7, 2012 by highvoltage
	Man in Texas arrested for having sex with horses (Preview) Unfortunately, I keep seeing articles like this. I wonder how much goes unreported or undetected. How sick. "A south Texas man was arrested after being accused of having sex with horses at two different ranches in Hidalgo County, according to The McAllen Monitor. Cirilo Castillo, 41, was arr...	Laura F	0	576	Jan 6, 2012 by Laura F
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	Woman Claims Horse is Magic (Preview) I just wanted to share this inspiring story of a "magic" horse, very touching. It is amazing how horses (and other animals) can help us when we take the time to listen to them. Shelia was able to survive cancer with the help of the riding school horse that she was partnered with. Cottonwood wo...	Nikki S	5	565	Jan 4, 2012 by Nikki S
	Poll: Your Opinion Please! (Preview) We would love to hear from you! What would you consider the most pressing issues facing the horse world in 2012?	Barnmice Admin	8	600	Jan 4, 2012 by Figarocubed
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	Clippers (Preview) I am looking to purchase my first ever pair of clippers. I do a trace clip on my horse so will need them for body clipping. There are so many available and I have no idea what is the best to buy. I would like cordless but know the battery life looks to be about an hour. Any advice on what to buy? Thanks in ad...	kschmittendorf	2	453	Dec 30, 2011 by Figarocubed
	Should Horse Whipping be Banned? (Preview) Read this article. What do you think? I think where there's money involved, there will be whipping. Good thing things are changing in the UK and Australia. At least there is a maximum number of smacks you can give. Hopefully something will be put in place in North America and other countries will follo...	Barbara F	4	799	Dec 21, 2011 by Marlene
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	BLM finds some controversial practices in its Wild Horse "Gathers" BLM Bureau of Land Management mustangs wild horses wild burros (Preview) The US Bureau of Land Management examined the practices of one of their livestock contractors during a recent "gather." Controversial procedures included chasing individual horses with a helicopter for too long and getting too close. Read the recent BLM press release on the Barnmi...	KatyM	0	464	Dec 10, 2011 by KatyM
	Barn Gifts? (Preview) Does anybody give their barn owner/trainer/barn staff etc. a little "thank you" over the holidays? What about your horse and riding buddies, do you give them a little treat? When I used to work as barn staff, some of the owners would muck their own stalls while they were on holidays and woul...	Nikki Salo	2	455	Dec 9, 2011 by Nikki S
	Needed ASAP! (Preview) Needed ASAP! Training cart for large Warmblood gelding. Rent for 1 month or buy. Call Helen (905)729-3052 Cookstown, On.	helen marioncu	0	424	Dec 7, 2011 by helen marioncu
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	Do you have any unusual horse care or training tips that you love? (Preview) I have one that comes to mind. I read about this in a book at the racetrack and it REALLY works. If you have a horse that puts his reins, nose band, lead shank, etc. in his mouth - or a horse that bites, rather than swatting him or whatever else you do to stop the behaviour: Get a tiny pocket breath spray. The...	Barbara F	5	619	Dec 5, 2011 by Nikki Salo
	Cyber-Bullying in the Horse World (Preview) There has been a lot in the news here recently about bullying, following the suicides of two teenagers who were the victims of horrific schoolyard and cyber bullying. Interestingly, police says that the most vicious and unrelenting bullies are girls. The news has got me thinking about what goes on i...	Barbara F	5	658	Dec 5, 2011 by Goatgirl
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	Will Americans Eat Horse Meat? (Preview) I understand that horses may again be slaughtered in the U.S. Thoughts on the repercussions from our American friends? Do you think people in thte U.S. will be comfortable eating horse meat? In Quebec, it is popular, but I'm not so sure about the rest of Canada. http://news.yahoo.com/horses-could...	Barbara F	6	529	Dec 2, 2011 by Queenrider
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	Ban Horse Meat or Reopen Plants? (Preview) Just wandering what everybody thinks about this? The GAO is reportin evidence that the closure of horse slaughter plants is effecting the welfare and prices of horses as well as being just as cruel via shipping horses either to Canada or Mexico. On the other hand, they're wanting to know if the plan...	Nikki Salo	45	2084	Nov 11, 2011 by Yakkittyyak
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	Going bitless (Preview) I purchased a Dr. Cook bitless bridle and tried it out for the first time yesterday. I have no issues with my horse but he was trained bitless (western) prior to my purchasing him and I have ridden him in a bit since then. I wanted to see how he would respond and was surprised that after riding around for ab...	kschmittendorf	6	581	Nov 4, 2011 by Marlene
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