I can't believe what I am reading...

Navajo Nation Supports NM Horse Slaughterhouse - ABC News

For the Navajo nation to support this, there must be some big money coming their way from either the slaughterhouse itself, or the federal government.  They wouldn't just all of a sudden change their minds unless the almighty dollar was in play here folks.  Don't buy the rhetoric that it's an environmental thing, because they sure don't care about that either....

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Girls just want to have fun...

You might be saying to yourself, "Why, isn't that cute?  Three little girls having a balloon race."  But you would be wrong...yes, the three little girls are cute, but they are learning the value of soft legs (press too hard and the balloon will pop)-squeeze too hard, and you will have an unhappy horse!  These are just some of the fun, but educational lessons the children that attend the Sir Walsh Horsemanship Program learn.  There are only a couple of weeks left and spots are filling up fast, so make sure you call Program Director Lynn Zucarro today to reserve your child's spot at 305-522-2244.

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This is opening up a can of worms....

Jurors consider Texas horse cloning lawsuit

I'm not sure how this is going to play out in the end, but I personally don't agree with cloning.  I own a rescued Quarter Horse.  He is probably from some pretty good stock given the fact that he has the genetic version of "tying up".  If breeders haven't figured out yet, that this gene gets passed down onto the offspring, what other mutations could cloning bring about?  Just food for thought....

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Bees kill horses in Texas

Thousands of bees attack Texas couple, kill horses | KVOA.com | Tucson, Arizona

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The Chincoteague Pony swim...

Chincoteague pony swim marked by thunder, lightning

As a young girl, I read the book about Misty the Chincoteague pony.  I had the Breyer horse figure too.  It was always a dream of mine to be able to visit the island where Misty and Stormy came from.  I was fortunate enough to be able to go as an adult and walked the park amongst the wild ponies.  It was quite an experience, especially being able to approach and touch a few of the ones I saw.  For anyone who was in love with Misty and the island itself, I recommend the trip!

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A true equine war horse and hero....

http://www.horsenation.com/2013/07/24/in-the-news-real-war-horse-reckless-honored-with-statue-at-marine-museum-in-quantico/

It really leaves a warm spot in my heart to think that this little mare will be forever memorialized in Virginia as the true hero that she was.  Although there were many "war horses" in many wars, she showed the bravery and resilience that many people, let alone a prey animal like a horse would.  My father fought in this war and although he was in a different branch of the Military, and had been gone from service before Sgt. Reckless was in her prime, he can recall many a Mongolian pony setting the bar for bravery and endurance in such a troubled time as war.

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Something South Florida needs!

www.longbranchstable.com

I know that other counties in our state have more rural areas to be able to accommodate a project like this, but there are still plenty of areas in the Redlands that could facilitate a course similar to this.  The tricky part would be the water portion of the course, but I'm sure a good engineer could figure that out.  What do you say South Florida, sound good?  I say find a location, build it and they will come....

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