There are a few upcoming horse related events that I'm sharing, between life and life, I'm not attending too many live events, but will be watching the online ones!
AMHA Western Championship Show
The Western Champions Show is streaming live on iEquine.com. Show Schedule and streaming video available on the IEquine page. July 21-24th starting at 8 a.m. PST.
Online auction
MiniHorseStreet.com is hosting a one hour dutch auction Wednesday July 20th 9 p.m. EST. It is one hour only and will have 40 horses for sale in that time frame. Should be interesting. MiniHorseStreet does recommend using Mozilla Foxfire to watch the auction, so if you don't use Mozilla (I prefer Chrome but keep both on my PC), get it! I love Thunderbird too - awesome way to get all your email in one easy to use place.
Preview Auction lots here.
MSU online classes
Michigan State University has quite a collection of online classes (some free) that are for non-credit education. One that I'm attending tomorrow is The Advances in Equine Genetics webcast. It is live Wednesday, July 20 from 1pm–2pm EDT. You do have to registered with MSU to take the classes, but it's easy and what a great way to add a bit more to the equine care toolbox!
AREA VII California Classic Show
The Area VII AMHR/ASPC California Classic Show is scheduled for July 30-31, Wilton, CA. Pre-entry closed on the 18th, but there is still time to enter! There are even a few non-rated (i.e. no registration required) classes on July 30th. The show is at the Pacific Equestrian Center, Wilton. CA. Class sponsorships are available too!!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Real Life Horse Whisperer
Just an FYI Passing this along - local showing in Davis California
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Coming Friday, July 15th ~ Playing For One Week Only
Buck
Buck, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real-life “horse-whisperer”, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with their horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment.
Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life.
A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.
"In some sense it was beauty that saved Mr. Brannaman, that of his conscience and that of horses, which, having been tied to humans long ago, became companions, workers and for some, as this lovely movie shows, saviors." ~Manohla Dargis, New York Times
Click here for the official website.
Click here for Varsity Theatre ticket prices. (Davis, CA) ** Great theater, I go there often for movies.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
foal update
We grabbed the foals the other day and took a few photos. I didn't clip them as with our weather I refuse to remove the foals protection from the sun and bugs. So, we barely knocked the dirt off just enough to get updated photos.
It was hot, they weren't happy and very resentful for the implements of torture placed on their heads, i.e. halters.
So of the bazillion photo's taken we have a few 'okay' head shots. We have a number of wonky, had bad can I stand, ears back, scrunched up necks, butt high I hate life photos! My hat is off to photographers that take good animal photos, I do NOT have that talent.
Topper (WCR Top Cop) did good though with these three. They all have pretty heads, great conformation, his long neck and wonderful movement. I wish I had used him this year. Oh well more Topper foals in 2013 hopefully!
Now to get video of these three moving. I'm very tempted to keep Jitters, as he's going to make an awesome driving/all around horse (likely gelding in my current mode!). He's naturally curious and not afraid of anything, uses his neck and is willing to give his ears, unlike his sisters. Bailey and Cricket in some of their photos look earless - lol! But they both have that same gorgeous movement.
Yeah Topper. Although credit must be given to Swan (Wesco Farms Rogers Lady Swan Song), Annie (Wesco Farms LM Rowdys Anticipation) and Val (Wesco Farms AToy4Me Brazen Beauty) for their input. It's thrilling to see what the 'homebred' mares are producing the past few years.
Wesco Farms TC Ascended Allure "Bailey"
Wesco Farms TC Defiantly Different "Cricket"
Wesco Farms TC Up All Night "Jitters"
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Wesco Farms Unique Toy4Me
One of our homebred mares came back last month, Wesco Farms Unique Toy4Me. She's now seven and has been living with a good friend, Jen Davis of Imperial Acres. Unique isn't really fitting with where Jen's breeding program is going, but Gemini (Wesco Farms Rowdys Gemini) is, so we traded the two.
Sired by Las Doradas AToy4Me2 out of Les Petites Avril, two horses I've always liked, Unique is a nice addition to our breeding program. Toy is one of those stallions I kind of wish I still had and Avril went to a retirement home last year at the age of 22, leaving me with a couple daughters, grand-daughters and a few great-grands.
Unique is a silver bay pintaloosa, one of the two Toy sired here.
Her two half sisters sired by Toy areWesco Farms Twila Toy4Me (bay roan) and Wesco Farms AToy4Me Brazen Beauty (bay pinto).
Her sisters' by her dam ET (Las Doradas Etiole de Mar) is one of our original mares, and Dresden (Wesco Farms Avrils Dresden Doll) is a Samis Roger Rabbit daughter. They're both black, although Dresden does carry one dilute gene from Roger.
Unique was a bit of a handful when she was younger, and when she was born she looked like a pretzel. She had some serious bad leg issues which we attributed to the way she was laying inside her dam, having seen what both parents produced, we were fairly certain this wasn't a congenital issue.
Unique was pasture bred to Bells Hollywood Heartbreaker, so maybe loud color come Spring 2012!
Sired by Las Doradas AToy4Me2 out of Les Petites Avril, two horses I've always liked, Unique is a nice addition to our breeding program. Toy is one of those stallions I kind of wish I still had and Avril went to a retirement home last year at the age of 22, leaving me with a couple daughters, grand-daughters and a few great-grands.
Her two half sisters sired by Toy areWesco Farms Twila Toy4Me (bay roan) and Wesco Farms AToy4Me Brazen Beauty (bay pinto).
Her sisters' by her dam ET (Las Doradas Etiole de Mar) is one of our original mares, and Dresden (Wesco Farms Avrils Dresden Doll) is a Samis Roger Rabbit daughter. They're both black, although Dresden does carry one dilute gene from Roger.
Wesco Farms Avrils Dresden Doll
Unique was a bit of a handful when she was younger, and when she was born she looked like a pretzel. She had some serious bad leg issues which we attributed to the way she was laying inside her dam, having seen what both parents produced, we were fairly certain this wasn't a congenital issue.
Corrective trimming and lots of exercise she's almost dead straight in back now.
Unique was pasture bred to Bells Hollywood Heartbreaker, so maybe loud color come Spring 2012!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Farrier day
Today was farrier fun day.
Half the horses scheduled to be trimmed, vetoed by standing on top of the hill watching us, refusing to come down. My teen age broodmares are hard to trick once they've seen the farrier and with 63 acres to outrun us, we don't play the chase game!
We of course had the volunteer group that love pedicures and for some reason think de-wormer tastes good. They'll literally follow you around trying to get more - go figure.
Good news, Woody (one of the original three and the W in Wesco) is improving! Big yeah and made my day!!! He's been foundering on/off for the past year and in early May it looked like he might start rotating, so we thought it might be bye bye Woody time. He's dropped alot of weight and we're trying to keep him off any new grass (the sugars), but his white line is improving and the new hoof growth is coming in at a better angle. So, we're hoping to keep him around. I'm already formulating the 'winter/spring' Woody management, as being so temprate here we don't really stop growing grass even in the winter. So, I think he'll be in a smaller grass free pen with Silhouette as company. That's the plan for now at least.
As for hoof issues. Tomas showed me exactly what we're dealing with so, I thought I'd share the pics. I know personally I can say he's 'foundering' but exactly what it looked like I wasn't quite sure. I'm more familiar with colic (when someone says colic, I'm well what kind? Gas, blockage, upset stomach???) Founder though, I know is metabolic (as Tomas says like a person with diabetes), but I've never had to deal with a horse with these issues.
This is what Tomas removed today off Woody's hoof.
Woody grows very thick hoof very fast but horrible angles (no heel), so Tomas is rasping the front and taking off quite a bit to try to get his angles to improve too.
You can see the reddish part, it has cracks which would have eventually separated the coffin bone from the hoof wall.
The white line on the bottom is dry, crack free and small, what the farrier wants to see.
Half the horses scheduled to be trimmed, vetoed by standing on top of the hill watching us, refusing to come down. My teen age broodmares are hard to trick once they've seen the farrier and with 63 acres to outrun us, we don't play the chase game!
We of course had the volunteer group that love pedicures and for some reason think de-wormer tastes good. They'll literally follow you around trying to get more - go figure.
Good news, Woody (one of the original three and the W in Wesco) is improving! Big yeah and made my day!!! He's been foundering on/off for the past year and in early May it looked like he might start rotating, so we thought it might be bye bye Woody time. He's dropped alot of weight and we're trying to keep him off any new grass (the sugars), but his white line is improving and the new hoof growth is coming in at a better angle. So, we're hoping to keep him around. I'm already formulating the 'winter/spring' Woody management, as being so temprate here we don't really stop growing grass even in the winter. So, I think he'll be in a smaller grass free pen with Silhouette as company. That's the plan for now at least.
As for hoof issues. Tomas showed me exactly what we're dealing with so, I thought I'd share the pics. I know personally I can say he's 'foundering' but exactly what it looked like I wasn't quite sure. I'm more familiar with colic (when someone says colic, I'm well what kind? Gas, blockage, upset stomach???) Founder though, I know is metabolic (as Tomas says like a person with diabetes), but I've never had to deal with a horse with these issues.
This is what Tomas removed today off Woody's hoof.
Woody grows very thick hoof very fast but horrible angles (no heel), so Tomas is rasping the front and taking off quite a bit to try to get his angles to improve too.
You can see the reddish part, it has cracks which would have eventually separated the coffin bone from the hoof wall.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Equine Dentistry victory Texas
Passing this along....
>>>>
Horse owners in the state of Texas won the battle over our horse tooth care!!! Yea for us and for Carl and his practitioners for doing this for us and our horses. Job well DONE!!!!!!!
First and foremost i want to thank everyone for there support in this long fight.
Second i have been appointed to the advisory committee.
I very much thank you.
Carl
Equine Dentistry Bill Signed into Law
Last Friday, the long running battle over who may legally perform equine dental work on the state’s horses was resolved when Governor Rick Perry signed HB 414 into law. Throughout the legislative session, TVMA worked with other stakeholders and members of the legislature to promote and pass legislation to protect the horse and consumer by establishing training and educational requirements for non-veterinarians to perform certain dental procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian. Passage of this important piece of legislation would not have been possible had it not been for the tireless efforts of our equine practitioners who worked to educate members of the legislature that equine dentistry is indeed a complex medical procedure that should only be performed by Doctors of Veterinary Medicine or non-veterinarians working under their supervision.
Quick Summary of HB 414
HB 414 provides the necessary authority for the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TSBVME), to adopt rules to ensure that equine dentistry is performed only by a veterinarian OR by a “licensed equine dental provider” (EDP) who works under the general supervision of a veterinarian who has an established veterinary client patient relationship with the owner or caretaker of the animal.
A person may not perform equine dentistry or offer or attempt to act as an EDP unless the person is either a veterinarian or an EDP working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Individuals are also prohibited from representing to the public that they are authorized to perform equine dentistry unless they are licensed and may not use the title “dentist.” Those licensed as Certified Equine Dental Providers may use the title “CEDP” upon licensure or “EDP” if they are licensed under the Grandfather clause before September 2012.
Requirements for Licensure
A person is qualified to be licensed as an EDP if the person:
Submits an application and information to allow the board to conduct a background check, passes a jurisprudence examination,
is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule,
is certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry OR another board-approved certification entity or organization, and
competes 6 hours of annual continuing education.
Scope of Practice and Supervision of Equine Dental Providers
EDP’s will now be held to a standard of care and must leave a copy of the equine dental chart with the person who authorizes the procedure and make it available to the supervising veterinarian upon request.
HB 414 creates an inclusive definition of equine dentistry and breaks out certain procedures that licensed EDPs may perform under the general supervision of a veterinarian. A licensed equine dental provider may perform only the following equine dental procedures:
removing sharp enamel points;
removing small dental overgrowths;
rostral profiling of the first cheek teeth;
reducing incisors;
extracting loose, deciduous teeth;
removing supragingival calculus;
extracting loose, mobile or diseased teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal attachments by hand and without the use of an elevator; and
removing erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth.
Unlicensed employees of veterinarians may perform the procedures listed above under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee
HB 414 sets up a three-member informal equine dental provider advisory committee to advise the TSBVME on rules made in connection with or disciplinary action taken against EDPs. This advisory committee does not have any independent rulemaking authority and the members are appointed by the current President of TSBVME. Two of the advisory committee members must be licensed equine dental providers who have resided in and engaged in the practice of smoothing or filing teeth by floating in this state for the last five years and are of good repute. The other member must be a veterinarian who supervises a licensed EDP. Members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement but may hold meetings by conference call.
Grandfather Clause (expires September 1, 2012)
|Before September 1, 2012, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall issue an EDP license to a person who is not certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or another board-approved entity or organization if the person:
presents proof of graduation from AND completion of 280 hours of course work at a board-approved equine dental school or another board-approved entity or organization; AND
submits, with the application and with two notarized affidavits in which veterinarians who are licensed to practice in this state and are in good standing with TSBVME that they know the person and that the person is competent in the practice of smoothing or filing teeth by floating.
The TSBVME may waive the education requirement in (1) above if an applicant demonstrates proficiency by submitting:
financial records that show the applicant has earned the majority of the applicant’s income for the two years preceding the effective date of this Act by performing equine dental services; or
sworn affidavits from at least two clients who certify that the applicant has performed satisfactorily in addressing the dental needs of the client's animal.
HB 414 Does Not …
Change any of the current laws relating to the use of prescription drugs.
Require that Equine Dental Providers work for veterinarians. They may work as either employees or as independent contractors.
The bill has no impact on any other procedures that may be performed on animals including chiropractic care, farrier work, acupuncture or reproduction.
You may click here to view TVMA’s press release announcing the passage of this bill. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Choate, JD, director of government relations/general counsel, at echoate@tvme.
Donate to VPAC Today!
Copyright © 2011, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
>>>>
Horse owners in the state of Texas won the battle over our horse tooth care!!! Yea for us and for Carl and his practitioners for doing this for us and our horses. Job well DONE!!!!!!!
First and foremost i want to thank everyone for there support in this long fight.
Second i have been appointed to the advisory committee.
I very much thank you.
Carl
Equine Dentistry Bill Signed into Law
Last Friday, the long running battle over who may legally perform equine dental work on the state’s horses was resolved when Governor Rick Perry signed HB 414 into law. Throughout the legislative session, TVMA worked with other stakeholders and members of the legislature to promote and pass legislation to protect the horse and consumer by establishing training and educational requirements for non-veterinarians to perform certain dental procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian. Passage of this important piece of legislation would not have been possible had it not been for the tireless efforts of our equine practitioners who worked to educate members of the legislature that equine dentistry is indeed a complex medical procedure that should only be performed by Doctors of Veterinary Medicine or non-veterinarians working under their supervision.
Quick Summary of HB 414
HB 414 provides the necessary authority for the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TSBVME), to adopt rules to ensure that equine dentistry is performed only by a veterinarian OR by a “licensed equine dental provider” (EDP) who works under the general supervision of a veterinarian who has an established veterinary client patient relationship with the owner or caretaker of the animal.
A person may not perform equine dentistry or offer or attempt to act as an EDP unless the person is either a veterinarian or an EDP working under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Individuals are also prohibited from representing to the public that they are authorized to perform equine dentistry unless they are licensed and may not use the title “dentist.” Those licensed as Certified Equine Dental Providers may use the title “CEDP” upon licensure or “EDP” if they are licensed under the Grandfather clause before September 2012.
Requirements for Licensure
A person is qualified to be licensed as an EDP if the person:
Submits an application and information to allow the board to conduct a background check, passes a jurisprudence examination,
is not disqualified under this chapter or board rule,
is certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry OR another board-approved certification entity or organization, and
competes 6 hours of annual continuing education.
Scope of Practice and Supervision of Equine Dental Providers
EDP’s will now be held to a standard of care and must leave a copy of the equine dental chart with the person who authorizes the procedure and make it available to the supervising veterinarian upon request.
HB 414 creates an inclusive definition of equine dentistry and breaks out certain procedures that licensed EDPs may perform under the general supervision of a veterinarian. A licensed equine dental provider may perform only the following equine dental procedures:
removing sharp enamel points;
removing small dental overgrowths;
rostral profiling of the first cheek teeth;
reducing incisors;
extracting loose, deciduous teeth;
removing supragingival calculus;
extracting loose, mobile or diseased teeth or dental fragments with minimal periodontal attachments by hand and without the use of an elevator; and
removing erupted, non-displaced wolf teeth.
Unlicensed employees of veterinarians may perform the procedures listed above under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Equine Dental Provider Advisory Committee
HB 414 sets up a three-member informal equine dental provider advisory committee to advise the TSBVME on rules made in connection with or disciplinary action taken against EDPs. This advisory committee does not have any independent rulemaking authority and the members are appointed by the current President of TSBVME. Two of the advisory committee members must be licensed equine dental providers who have resided in and engaged in the practice of smoothing or filing teeth by floating in this state for the last five years and are of good repute. The other member must be a veterinarian who supervises a licensed EDP. Members of the advisory committee are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement but may hold meetings by conference call.
Grandfather Clause (expires September 1, 2012)
|Before September 1, 2012, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall issue an EDP license to a person who is not certified by the International Association of Equine Dentistry or another board-approved entity or organization if the person:
presents proof of graduation from AND completion of 280 hours of course work at a board-approved equine dental school or another board-approved entity or organization; AND
submits, with the application and with two notarized affidavits in which veterinarians who are licensed to practice in this state and are in good standing with TSBVME that they know the person and that the person is competent in the practice of smoothing or filing teeth by floating.
The TSBVME may waive the education requirement in (1) above if an applicant demonstrates proficiency by submitting:
financial records that show the applicant has earned the majority of the applicant’s income for the two years preceding the effective date of this Act by performing equine dental services; or
sworn affidavits from at least two clients who certify that the applicant has performed satisfactorily in addressing the dental needs of the client's animal.
HB 414 Does Not …
Change any of the current laws relating to the use of prescription drugs.
Require that Equine Dental Providers work for veterinarians. They may work as either employees or as independent contractors.
The bill has no impact on any other procedures that may be performed on animals including chiropractic care, farrier work, acupuncture or reproduction.
You may click here to view TVMA’s press release announcing the passage of this bill. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Choate, JD, director of government relations/general counsel, at echoate@tvme.
Donate to VPAC Today!
Copyright © 2011, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Monday, June 27, 2011
What's with this weather?
It's been so all over the board, you really don't know what to expect. We did hit 102 last week, and now possibly rain tomorrow? Then hot again?
I seriously believe this is what is 'screwing up' breeding this year and the oddly late foals so many of us have had this year. Nature seems out of sorts.
Something I noticed which had me wondering is our frogs. We have an abundance of very loud tiny frogs and this year they've been stuck in the tadpole stage for over a month. It has to be the odd weather. That's what I think at least.
Breeding season ended - yeah. All the horses are back where they normally live and calm prevails again. We did separate the stallions into two groups, so Ringo, Demon and Miramax are in one, while Jelly (Dance), Topper and the four yearlings are in another. Everyone is much happier, especially the ones not in with Demon and Miramax.
Hollywood is still visiting for awhile. The poor guy though is in solitary confinement as he's so thin. We have him on free choice alfalfa and grain, but it's going to take a bit of time for him to put back on the weight he dropped. He's not a happy camper, so we're hoping he'll be bored and eat!
We did 'lose' a few horses last week, as Dazzle, Gemini, Baroness and Bre went off to their new homes. I'm very happy with the places they've gone to, and hope they'll be 'lifers'! Here's a photo fo Gemini, Baroness and Bre meeting their new herd mates.
I am in the process of moving this Blog to WordPress. It will be associated directly with our website, and allow more flexibility in the design and maintenance. I will be copying all the old archived posts, but will leave this one up as well. Just an FYI! If you're new to blogging though, I would highly recommend blogger (from Google) as it is very easy to use and set up.
As a warning - the next blog post will be a rant! The past couple month's I've had to deal with a 'friend' as a buyer. The 'deal' with this person went south really quickly, of course, of no fault of her own. I won't mention names, but what a pain this has been. This woman lost two friends over this (she didn't just screw with me), so I will be posting what I did learn from it and why I won't make the mistake again - I hope!
Stay cool and dry? Rain in July - wow!!!
It's been so all over the board, you really don't know what to expect. We did hit 102 last week, and now possibly rain tomorrow? Then hot again?
I seriously believe this is what is 'screwing up' breeding this year and the oddly late foals so many of us have had this year. Nature seems out of sorts.
Something I noticed which had me wondering is our frogs. We have an abundance of very loud tiny frogs and this year they've been stuck in the tadpole stage for over a month. It has to be the odd weather. That's what I think at least.
Breeding season ended - yeah. All the horses are back where they normally live and calm prevails again. We did separate the stallions into two groups, so Ringo, Demon and Miramax are in one, while Jelly (Dance), Topper and the four yearlings are in another. Everyone is much happier, especially the ones not in with Demon and Miramax.
Hollywood is still visiting for awhile. The poor guy though is in solitary confinement as he's so thin. We have him on free choice alfalfa and grain, but it's going to take a bit of time for him to put back on the weight he dropped. He's not a happy camper, so we're hoping he'll be bored and eat!
We did 'lose' a few horses last week, as Dazzle, Gemini, Baroness and Bre went off to their new homes. I'm very happy with the places they've gone to, and hope they'll be 'lifers'! Here's a photo fo Gemini, Baroness and Bre meeting their new herd mates.
I am in the process of moving this Blog to WordPress. It will be associated directly with our website, and allow more flexibility in the design and maintenance. I will be copying all the old archived posts, but will leave this one up as well. Just an FYI! If you're new to blogging though, I would highly recommend blogger (from Google) as it is very easy to use and set up.
As a warning - the next blog post will be a rant! The past couple month's I've had to deal with a 'friend' as a buyer. The 'deal' with this person went south really quickly, of course, of no fault of her own. I won't mention names, but what a pain this has been. This woman lost two friends over this (she didn't just screw with me), so I will be posting what I did learn from it and why I won't make the mistake again - I hope!
Stay cool and dry? Rain in July - wow!!!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Schooling Show July 10
Area VII Shetland & Mini Club (Northern CA) is having a Schooling Show on July 10th.
Judge: Darlene Bingham
Place: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek
Time: 9:00am
Ribbons to 5th place
Pre-Entry by July 1st
Cost: $4.95 a class /$25.00 all day (same horse/handler)
See the flyer here.
Judge: Darlene Bingham
Place: Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek
Time: 9:00am
Ribbons to 5th place
Pre-Entry by July 1st
Cost: $4.95 a class /$25.00 all day (same horse/handler)
See the flyer here.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Horse Expo and stuff
So this past weekend was the Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento. It seemed a tad subdued this year, but this could be from the economy or the worry over EHV-1 or both.
The weather was great fortunately, and it was nice to go check out all the new horse stuff, but I was thoroughly disappointed in the lack of Mini anything!
Sierra Ranch was there with a few of the NorCal members representing Miniature Horses, but other than that, NO MINI STUFF!!!
None of the vendors had Mini anything, other than a Mini poop rake. It bugs me that none of the vendors even carry a single Mini halter or harness. Anything? I've been telling people that attend these events we really need to let the Expo know - we may have Minis, but we are darn serious about them as a breed! We'd like them to share this with their vendors too!
So, I'm encouraging everyone that attended the Expo (or may in the future!) to write them and ask they pass the message along to their Vendors - Minis are horses and we do buy stuff!!!!
On a good note, I've sold a couple more horses (yeah), and met some great people that may or may not buy, but are good to know. I've met some really great people lately, some new to Minis, others that have had them for a number of years. It's always fantastic to get to know positive, upbeat people!
Knock on wood all the horses are staying healthy! Woody is holding his own, after being released from solitaire, by Hollywood. I don't know why Hollywood (stallion) wanted in with Woody, but he broke the fence to get in there, maybe he doesn't like his mares (IDK!)
We finished up what passes for breeding season in 2011 today, and turned all our mares out. They ran the hills, happy to get away from the boys - at least that's the impression they gave! We'll see tomorrow when there's a fence between them and they start flirting again!
The foals are doing well, Bailey's new mom came by and visited her. So, I whipped out the camera and tried to take photos - photos of foals on the side of a hill - not a good idea! But I did get a few not totally crappy pics -
The weather was great fortunately, and it was nice to go check out all the new horse stuff, but I was thoroughly disappointed in the lack of Mini anything!
Sierra Ranch was there with a few of the NorCal members representing Miniature Horses, but other than that, NO MINI STUFF!!!
None of the vendors had Mini anything, other than a Mini poop rake. It bugs me that none of the vendors even carry a single Mini halter or harness. Anything? I've been telling people that attend these events we really need to let the Expo know - we may have Minis, but we are darn serious about them as a breed! We'd like them to share this with their vendors too!
So, I'm encouraging everyone that attended the Expo (or may in the future!) to write them and ask they pass the message along to their Vendors - Minis are horses and we do buy stuff!!!!
On a good note, I've sold a couple more horses (yeah), and met some great people that may or may not buy, but are good to know. I've met some really great people lately, some new to Minis, others that have had them for a number of years. It's always fantastic to get to know positive, upbeat people!
Knock on wood all the horses are staying healthy! Woody is holding his own, after being released from solitaire, by Hollywood. I don't know why Hollywood (stallion) wanted in with Woody, but he broke the fence to get in there, maybe he doesn't like his mares (IDK!)
We finished up what passes for breeding season in 2011 today, and turned all our mares out. They ran the hills, happy to get away from the boys - at least that's the impression they gave! We'll see tomorrow when there's a fence between them and they start flirting again!
The foals are doing well, Bailey's new mom came by and visited her. So, I whipped out the camera and tried to take photos - photos of foals on the side of a hill - not a good idea! But I did get a few not totally crappy pics -
Wesco Farms TC Ascended Allure "Bailey"
(I've been warned she is going to be renamed, but she's Bailey for now!)
Wesco Farms TC Defiantly Different "Cricket"
(She may be on the keep list, although she's listed for sale)
Wesco Farms TC Up All Night "Jitters"
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Mini Buckboards
I've been playing email tag with this gentleman, but thought these were so awesome they needed to be shared with all the driving enthusiasts out there.
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