Thursday, May 29, 2014
Summer shows winding down….
Thursday, May 22, 2014
It's not the horse's fault...
Study: Human Interaction Shapes Horses' Negative Emotions
How many times have you heard that it's not a horse problem, but a people problem? This article pretty much sums that analogy up!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Calling all Hunter/Jumpers!
South Florida Hunter and Jumper Association presents a June 13th show in their summer series. This show will be held in Wellington, Fl and for more information, please contact Hali Miller at (954) 591-9096 or you can email her at CASEY@gmail.com.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Need a job this summer?
Summer Jobs with Horses
Do you happen to have a High School/College student that may be looking for a little work this summer and loves horses? This is a good article explaining what to do if you or someone you know may be looking to help out around a barn during summer camps. If it's volunteer opportunities you are looking for, you can always contact the SFSPCA (helpthehorses.org) to inquire about volunteering there. The age to begin there is 12.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Beware of Craigslist Ads for free animals!
Yesterday I was browsing through Craigslist in their "free" section looking for scrap wood for a project, when I came along this ad. First off it's very disturbing to me that anyone would put an ad for a free horse on this venue. Secondly, this particular horse looked very familiar to me. Having been a volunteer with the SFSPCA for many years, I saw numerous horses come and go out of the facility. Some touched your heart in such a way that you never forgot them, others not so much. I decided to reach out to my Facebook friends, especially ones that remained at the rescue and others that were there when this horse possibly came in. Sure enough, I received a message from the founder and intake director Laurie Waggoner that this was Willow. Of course, when you adopt from the SFSPCA, you sign a contract with them stating that at any time, for any reason you can no longer care for the horse you promised to take care of and love for the rest of it's life, you can call and they will come pick it up. Well, I guess this individual didn't have the decency to do that and instead decided to place an ad for the free horse! When Laurie called, they said their daughter was headed off to college so they couldn't keep the horse anymore. In this picture Willow is underweight. I guess they didn't have the funds to keep feeding her either, as the "Must Go ASAP" statement really says it all. My message here is PLEASE don't adopt ANY animal, whether is be a cat, dog or horse unless you are sure that you are giving this animal a FOREVER home. And if you do and as we all know unfortunate things happen to everyone, and you can no longer care for it, please don't let it get so bad that the animal suffers. Most reputable adoption agencies will let you return the animal. If they don't, then I wouldn't even consider adopting from them…..
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Western Dressage anyone?
Saturday May 31 at Polo West Arena at 2470 Greenview Cove in Wellington, Polo West is hosting a Western Dressage/Reining competition beginning at 6 PM. Come on out and be a part of this ground breaking event! For more information, please contact Tom Dirocco at (561) 371-4997.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Coming to a barn near you this summer!
Still not sure what your child is going to be doing this summer? Well, it's right around the corner and the last thing you want is a bored child at home driving you crazy! How about getting your child involved in horsemanship? It's a proven fact that learning to care and ride horses boosts self image in children and also boosts their confidence. Sir Walsh Horsemanship is running their summer program again this year at Top Notch Stables (24100 SW 122 Ave in Miami, FL) beginning the week of June 16th. Hot To Trot Equestrian Consignment is teaming up with Sir Walsh so that every new student to the program will get 10% discount on buying their riding apparel from us! Please contact Program Director Lynn Zuccaro today @ 305-522-2244 to reserve your child's spot in this fun filled, yet educational program today!
Friday, May 9, 2014
Need a great gift for Mother's Day?
Are you still looking for a Mother's Day gift for your Mom? Hot To Trot Equestrian Consignment has so many great things to pick from. Here is one example: Express jeans $10, Ralph Lauren Polo shirt $5, bling belt $5, handmade necklace by a local artist $15, and a reflective hat $25 - the whole outfit is only $60! Buy the whole thing, or just one piece. We have great inexpensive gift ideas for the horse lover in your life, but they will look like a million dollars! Come by and visit today to take advantage of our Mother's Day Specials!
Monday, May 5, 2014
Visitors on horseback!
Hot To Trot Equestrian Consignment Store got an unexpected visit from the head of the South Florida SPCA herself Laurie Waggoner today and one of her volunteers. They were trail riding in the neighborhood and stopped by to check out the goods. The horses that Laurie and her friend are on SFSPCA rescue horses that are currently available for adoption. Please contact Laurie @ laurie@helpthehorses.org for more information. And stop by the shop to check out the Mother's Day specials at Hot To Trot!
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