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Horse Mania Newsletter #6
August 21st 1999
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At last here is issue six of Horse Mania! I’m sorry this one’s a bit later
than usual, I’ve been caught up with school work. Hopefully the next one
will be more on time. I’ve updated the webpage a bit, basically just put
on an easier way to unsubscribe and change your address. As usual any
criticism, comments or suggestions are welcome! All things that are
written here without a name are by me, and everyone else's columns has
credit given to who has written it. See you until next time,
Susan
(thehorse@hotpop.com)
http://horsemania.cjb.net
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In this Issue:
-Wanted
-Breeds in Focus- Rhinelander and Welsh
-Your Opinion
-Tell Us About Yours
-Short Story: A Cherished Friend
-Horse Trivia
-Jenny’s Review
-Websites
-All About: Learning to Ride (part 1)
-Untitled
-Archer’s Corner
-Horse Quotes
-Manes & Tails
-Horse Poems
-The Name Game
-Horse Jargon
-That Darn Horse
-Sim-Horse Games
-Horse Product Review
-Horse Help
-Looking For
-Pen Pals
-Archives
-References
*WANTED
There is a position opened up for someone to take over Horse Jargon. All
you have to do is find about 10 to 20 horse related words (such as girth,
windgall, canter, filly, passage, etc.) and define them in one or two
lines. It isn’t difficult, most horse books have a glossary or dictionary
of horse terms at the back. You can do it by theme (such as one issue
riding terms, another bridle parts) or just random. You do need to be
consistent though and need to write the column once every two weeks. Have
a look at this issue’s Horse Jargon for an example. If you are interested,
email Susan at thehorse@hotpop.com with your name, age, and why you want
to do it.
*BREEDS IN FOCUS- Rhinelander and Welsh
RHINELANDER
Origin: Germany
Type: Light Horse
Height: Usually around 16.2hh
Colour: solid colours, mainly chestnut
Characteristics: The Rhinelander has a plain head and a strong, thick
neck. The shoulders are heavy and lack length, but are strong. The girth
area is deep, and the feet are well formed although somewhat small and
narrow in comparison to the body.
Use: Primarily a useful all-around riding horse. Also used for competition.
History: The Rhinelander is a relatively new breed, developed in the
1970s. It developed from the old Rhineland heavy draught horse. The
lighter of the draught horse were crossed with warmbloods and the lighter
Rhinelander was produced with a background of blood from Trakheners,
Hanoverians, and horses crossed with Thoroughbreds.
Picture: none available
WELSH
Note: Welsh ponies and cobs come in four sections.
Section A- Welsh Mountain Pony
Section B- Welsh Pony of Riding Type
Section C- Welsh Pony of Cob Type
Section D- Welsh Cob
All of them are related, but have their differences, which we’ll see here.
Origin: Wales
Type: Pony
Height: Section A (12hh) Section B (13.2hh) Section C (13.2hh) Section D
(15hh)
Colour: Grey is the most common, but bays, chestnuts, roans, palominos and
blacks also are abundant.
Characteristics:
Section A- The Welsh Mountain pony has a unique and beautiful head with
large bold eyes and small curved ears. The legs are slender and elegant
formed joints and short cannons with dense bones. The body is deep and
well ribbed.
Section B- The Welsh Pony of Riding Type has a slightly plainer look than
the Section A. The shoulders are long and sloping and the withers are
moderately fine, the neck is curved and long. The front legs are well
made, with well developed knees, short cannon bones, sloping pasterns and
good feet.
Section C- The Welsh Pony of Cob Type is slightly more heavily built then
Sections A & B. The legs are short and muscular and the body is compact
and deep.
Section D- The Welsh Cob is the largest out of all the sections. It has a
nice head and a gracefully arched neck. The body is deep and short-coupled
with a strong back and loins. The quarters are strong and help generate
the wonderful action and the feet are well shaped.
Use: All the Welshes are excellent riding ponies and are commonly used for
children and Pony Club activities. They are actively seen in the showring
and are multi-talented, also producing wonderful crosses with other breeds.
Picture:
Section A https://www.angelfire.com/id/horsemania/images/welsha.jpg
Section B https://www.angelfire.com/id/horsemania/images/welshb.jpg
Section C https://www.angelfire.com/id/horsemania/images/welshc.jpg
Section D https://www.angelfire.com/id/horsemania/images/welshd.jpg
(these pictures are not mine, so please check out the links below for more
info on Welsh Ponies and Cobs)
http://www.yeilding.com/Loafers_Lodge.htm
http://www.wanweb.net/rosmel/tango.htm
http://www.michwelsh.com/desi.html
http://www.welshponies.com/moonlight/
*YOUR OPINION
In this section I will ask a question every issue and put in the best few
responses. Please limit your responses to about a paragraph. I’ll also add
in my opinion. Send in replies to me at thehorse@hotpop.com with "Your
Opinion" in the subject line.
This issue’s question is:
“Do you have a preference for riding a stallion, mare or gelding or do you
not mind and for what reasons?”
Now we’ll take a look at the responses to last issue’s question which was:
“What are your favorite horse breed(s) and for what reasons?”
Thank you to everyone who replied!
“My favorite breed of horse is the Arabian. The reason why I like the
Arabian
is because they are good for endurance races. They can go the distance and
more. They will always give 110% for you. The Arabian is also a quick
learner
when they are being trained. They are a good family horse and good around
kids. The Arabian is a curious breed, always wanting to know what is going
on
around them. I used to own a half-Arabian half-quarter horse, so I had the
best of both breeds. I will always love the Arabian, but I like all
breeds.”
-Sharon-
“My favorite breed is the Arabian. They are my favorite breed because they
come in a variety of colours and they have a lovely dished shaped head. I
also think they have great personalities and are great for showing as well
as pleasure riding.”
-Jenny-
and my response:
“It’s hard to choose just one breed because they’re all good for their own
reasons. I love Arabs because they are so firey and beautiful, but I love
Thoroughbreds because they are versatile, and I love Andalusians because
they have such flowing gaits and look great in action. But I guess my real
favorite is the crossbred, they can do anything and get the best out of
the breeds they have mixed in!”
-Susan
*TELL US ABOUT YOURS
This a section where you can tell us about your own horse, or the horse
you ride.Send it in to thehorse@hotpop.com and ill put it in. It can be as
long or short as you like.
I have a Thoroughbred mare, Micric. She was foaled in Kentucky, she was
bred by the Heritage Thoroughbred Association, March 1988. She raced in
Philadelphia as a 2 and 3 year old she won once, placed (second) once and
showed (third) twice after that, as far as I know, she had a couple foals,
then was a team penner. I bought her this spring and she's been
absolutely
wonderful. Right now, she's a pleasure horse, but we're going to do some
competitions next year. Mic is bay and she has a star, a snip and three
socks. She's 15.3 hands.
-Anna
I`m not able to ride my own horse but I do ride two different horses.
When I`m over at my friends house I ride Kitten a male Magonly Bay. He`s
deep brown with black stockings and black main and tail. When I`m on him
I ride western. When I`m taking lessons from the stable I ride English.
The horse I ride is Starlight. She`s a 5 yr. old appaloosa (my fav
breed).
-Emily E.
I have a twenty five year old bay Australian Stock Horse. Her name is
Gemma. I've had her for about 2 years, and the previous owners did
eventing, ponyclub, showing, dressage and showjumping on her. I ride
english. Her dam was a very good showjumper, Baby Doll, and she came
from Ethel Creek Station, in Western Australia. Her Sire was Dick's boy.
Gemma is about 15.2hh, and is a little sweety! She loves carrots and
apples and chases me around the paddock at gallop just to get them. She
also bows. She loves cross-country and hooning in the bush! She is my
first horse, and I lover her more than anything!
-Heather Woodley
*SHORT STORY by Regan
Show Jumping
To wait any longer would have surely driven him mad, not to mention
myself. I always thought of him as a little orange fireball, waiting
to explode at the slightest cue. As we came to the end of the
complimentary circle, he pulled hard at the bit, not wanting to stop
for the judges. But timeless training and lessons were finally paying
off and he followed the usual routine and stopped. Such is the nature
of horses, as they are creatures of habit, long and grueling training
hours pay off nicely in the show ring. Oh, but when I finished my
salute and gathered my reins, a fireball he was. At the slight touch
of my calves against his flanks we were off. It was like a cannon
whose wick had finally burned down as he charged forward with a violent
surge of energy that forced me to check him hard. He threw his head in
defiance, but settled down as I circled him a final time and pointed
him at the first obstacle in our path. A small, brightly painted
vertical was in front of us and I allowed him to speed up. It was not
that we needed any speed to clear that jump, but it was the fence after
the vertical that had me worried. He fit in the long strides
beautifully and took off on command. Being a small jump, it did not
require much of an effort. But where I would have normally pulled him
up quickly to conserve his energy, I instead urged him on. I counted
three strides before even focusing on the next obstacle. When I looked
up, my heart caught in my throat. It was a rare one, a regular Kill
Kennedy, also known as the famous Swedish Oxer, with its crossed rails
not only expanding the width of the jump, but causing the horse to jump
higher as well. I clucked to him and he continued forward at a steady
pace. Before I could have another thought about it, we were already
done with the obstacle. Automatic set in and I focused on the jump
ahead. There small vertical like the first one, but I suspected there
was a method to the madness of the course designer. As we turned
around the corner to face it, he faltered briefly and I knew what it
was. The simple little vertical was headed right into the corner of
the arena, facing the wild crowd and brightly designed advertisements.
I murmured reassuring things to him, and he recovered easily, as if
nothing had happened. He always responds well to the sound of my
voice, and cleared the hurdle like a dinky fence in the practice ring.
I'm glad he did not falter over that, for next we turned sharply to the
right and headed down a triple combination line. The first part of the
combo was easy, a medium sized oxer with plain rails. We cleared that
and I immediately checked his stride, keeping him slow enough to fit in
the three strides to the second part, which was an easily cleared brown
roll top. I once again checked him and two strides later we took off
over a large stone wall. Of course, for safety reasons, the walls were
not really made of stone, but of cardboard instead. But the horses
don't know that. He did not hesitate to take this one, as it was a
familiar sight in our schooling arena back home. We then took a
graceful turn to the right and up to a large oxer - the largest on the
course - with mini wishing wells in the place of standards. We came
off the turn well, there were no distractions, and the jump wasn't
unusual in the show ring at all. But I suppose he just got excited.
He took off too early. I could tell he was going to clip the rail on
the third set of standards that set the jump in place. I heard a click
and knew he had hit it. I sighed. There was already a clean round,
and this automatically put us out of the blue. As a good sport, I kept
with him, guiding him around the next turn and over a simple brush box.
But it is difficult, you see, to keep on trying your best when you
know that it will get you nowhere. But as we approached the water jump
- a huge ten-foot spread - I knew there was one last chance to look
good. Even if couldn't go home with the blue, the first place finisher
would not have the satisfaction of completing this next set of jumps
well. The last competitor and his horse just barely held onto the
rails in this one. It was difficult because your horse needs to have a
good gallop going to clear the long water jump, but then you have to
slow very quickly to fit in five tight strides before an uphill,
two-jump combination. I urged him on and we rose over the water.
Stretched out like a mythological creature, he flew over the water, and
I was tempted to look down and see the water below us, but held myself
in check and concentrated ahead. As soon as his fore-hooves touched
the ground, I wrestled with him for control. He gave it over much
quicker than most of the horses on the field today. His head came up
and his front legs made choppy strides momentarily, but we made it well
in the five necessary strides. We met the combination perfectly, both
identical verticals with large read panels that said Budweiser. I then
turned him and headed for home. The last jump was a simple roll top,
with another brightly painted panel advertisement on it. Again, there
was a method to the madness of the course designer. Although this jump
was simple, coming into it, you and your horses were headed directly
for the in-gate. But he stayed well in check with just a gentle
pressure from my reins. We cleared the last jump, and the clock went
off. I slowed him and turned to look at our one fault. But
miraculously it was in the cups. I knew what had happened then. When
he had hit the jump, he must have known that he wouldn't be able to
clear it, and literally bounced himself off the last rail, lifting it
out of the cups, but causing it to come right back into them. And to
think I was almost ready to give up! I leaned forward and stroked his
neck. I put my lips near his ear and whispered quietly, That'll do.î
Request: please, if anyone has new ideas for stories, please don't
hesitate to send them! Everything is appreciated! email me at
horsie1@yahoo.com. Thanks!
*HORSE TRIVIA by Brgrey@prodigy.net
1.What 2 things should a horse have access to at all times?
a.salt and water c.hay and grain
b.water and hay d.grass or hay
2.About how long is a mare normally in foal?
a.9 months c.11 months
b.12 months d. 6 months
3.The 4 natural gaits of most horses are:
a.walk,trot,pace,and gallop c. walk,jog, trot,and gallop
b.walk, trot, canter, and gallop d.walk,trot,rack,gallop
4.Before you buy a horse,you should always:
a.take it to a show
b.take at least one lesson on it
c.have it checked by a vet
d.take it for a week on trial
5.A young horse that is still with the mare is called a:
a.foal c.yearling
b.weanling d.filly
6.The "near side" of a horse is the:
a.right side
b.left side
c.side you are standing closest to
7.The only true white horses are:
a.Lippizanns
b.Arabians
c. Albinos
8.A walk is usually:
a.5-7 mph c.3-4 mph
b.10-12 mph d.1-2 mph
9.Horses usually live:
a.10-15 years
b.20-25 years
c.25-30 years
10.The correct order to feed a horse is:
a.water,hay,grain
b.grain,hay,water
c.hay,grain,water
***The Winner- Regan!
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Email the answers to me: Brgrey@prodigy.net or Appaloosa25@excite.com
*JENNY’S REVIEW by Jenny
Nina's Horse Page:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/8792/
This is a fantastic web page for people who like animals (especially
horses!). It has great pictures, links, tips, quotes, jokes, songs, and
lots more! This page also has many useful things like clip art and virtual
cards. Nina's horse page also gives out its own award to other web pages,
so if you have a web page maybe you should see if your page would pass to
get its own award. Nina updates her page regularly and keeps everything in
order.
RATING: ****
CODE:
* = not worth going to
** = ok
*** = good
**** = great
***** = fantastic!
*WEBSITES
Do you have your own horse related website or know of a good one? Send it
in to thehorse@hotpop.com and I’ll list it here!
Lindsay's Horse Clipart Page.
http://www.erols.com/dberreth
Wild Heart Ranch
http://www.wildheartranch.com
Horsing Around
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/horsingaround
Eric’s Horse Page
http://community.webtv.net/oaostby89/Ericshorsepage
Fantasy Fields
http://expage.com/page/Fantasyfields
*ALL ABOUT....Learning to Ride (part 1)
Learning to ride is a wonderful thing and it is a lifetime of learning,
even experienced riders keep on learning new things. This is intended as a
guide only.
Choosing a Riding School
Many people who are just starting out don’t own a horse or have access to
a friend’s. One of the best and safest places to learn is at a Riding
Stable where they teach lessons.
Points to look out for at a possible place are:
* healthy horses
* clean environment
* organization
* supervision of riders
Sometimes it is a good idea to watch a lesson before you have one yourself
to get an idea of what goes on.
What to Wear
You don’t need formal riding clothes for your lesson, but some clothes are
safer than others to wear. You will need:
* long pants (preferably not jeans) the proper ones for riding are
jodhpurs but anything that sticks close to the skin will be fine.
* boots or shoes must be chosen carefully, riding boots are made
especially with a narrow toe and a slight heel to prevent the feet getting
caught in the stirrup so make sure your shoes are safe. Sneakers are not
ideal.
* riding helmet- this is the most important of all and most riding schools
will have some available for you to borrow
*gloves- are not necessary but stop blisters forming from rubbing against
the reins and are useful in cold weather
Mounting
The first horse you ride will most likely by a quiet and safe riding
school horse who isn’t going to cause any trouble. It is normal to feel
nervous, but don’t worry, the more you ride the less and less worried you
become and the more confidence you gain. To mount you can either mount
from the ground or mounting block, or be given a leg up. You mount a horse
on the left side. To mount by yourself, stand by the horse’s neck facing
the saddle, reins in left hand. Turn the stirrup towards you with your
right hand and place your left foot in it. Then put your right hand up on
the saddle and turn to face the saddle, next spring up off your right leg
and pull yourself up. Lastly swing your right leg over the saddle and put
it in the other stirrup...make sure you land gently so you don’t startle
the horse. To get a leg up, bend your left knee and have someone hold your
leg and push you up on the count of three while you are holding the reins.
Then swing your right leg over the horse’s back, land gently, and put your
other foot in the stirrup.
Next issue- All About....Learning to Ride (part 2)
*UNTITLED By Kaitlin
Monty Roberts is the original Horse Whisperer. He was the one who first
discovered a way to talk to horses, by using their body language. Now,
people
are doubting him. I recently visited a website that said that Monty
Roberts
was a fraud. They said it was all a hoax! I couldn't believe it. How dare
they write that about a man who has worked his tail off to give back to
the
horses, and this is how they thank him? There is so much proof that he is
real it's unbelievable! Here is my main proof:
* The Queen of England approved his methods, and watched them
* Millions of people have gone to his farm, and seen him break green
horses
right in front of their eyes
* BBC (they did the documentary), Clint (a stable hand who helped), and
Bob Miller, an animal behaviorist, and camera men, witnessed his join-up,
etc. w/ the wild Mustang
Email me @ Kaitlin218@aol.com w/ your thoughts! Tell me if you think these
accusations should be stopped! Because I sure do, and I'm appalled that
people actually still doubt him!
*ARCHER’S CORNER by Archer
Hi there horse folks!!:D I passing through a tough period at school, I’m
sure nearly all of us has once. That’s why I’ve hardly had any time for my
horse world. Virtual and real. My horses haven’t been ridden in 2
weeks!!:( That’s why I couldn’t get around to writing an authentic article
for all of you. I mean something written by me. But I found an article in
my computer (I have millions of them stored far away in my hard disk) that
you might like or take as a help. I can’t give real credits because I
don’t know who wrote it. But I downloaded it from Internet a while back.
It’s quite big so I’ll spread it out in 2 or 3 issues.
Remember guys if anyone has a ‘Funny Horse Term’ send them in!!!
Buying a horse Part I
This can be a rather complicated thing to do if you don’t know a lot about
horses or don’t have so much experience. I hope this article and the next
will help you to be sure if you can own a horse, care for them, have time
for them etc.
Buying a horse should be well-planned and carefully thought out. Don't
settle for less than you expect nor more than you can handle. There are
always other horses and other days.
The safest way to buy a horse is to locate an honest seller and take along
an experienced horseman to help you. Take the horse on a week's trial
basis if possible, and buy subject to its passing a veterinarian
examination.
There are many happy horse owners. Satisfaction comes from knowing what
you want and searching until you find it. Insist on quality, even at a
higher price. Remember that a horse is not essential; therefore, the
market favors the buyer. Reject a horse if it isn't what you want or
doesn't meet your needs.
Don't let a fancy pedigree hide poor quality. A poor horse usually means
extra expense and dissatisfaction.
General considerations in buying a horse
Horses are expensive, to buy or to keep. Also, a lot of time is required
for daily care. Unless you are willing to devote time on a regular, daily
basis and to pass up other activities, you probably should not become a
horse owner.
Horses can become a life-long hobby, and owning a horse may also encourage
development of responsibility in young people.
How much can you afford?
Prices may vary from nothing to many thousands of dollars. The cost of a
mature, non-registered horse with some training and reasonable
conformation ranges from about $200 to $500. Registered horses with show
potential and some additional training often sell for twice this.
A horse is a long-term investment. Buy the best horse possible — a good
one eats no more than a poor one.
Feed and bedding (together called board), shoeing and veterinary expenses
range from 50 cents to $5 per day. The cost of tack and equipment normally
ranges from $150 to $500, depending largely on the type of saddle.
Upkeep and replacement costs and new equipment may be $25 to $50 a year.
Personal items must also be considered.
Consider facilities and services needed
An adequate stable is probably the most important item and may be the most
expensive. Zoning laws in some suburban areas may restrict keeping a horse
or building a stable.
Boarding stables, if available, may be expensive or inconvenient. Also
consider farrier and veterinary services, and locate feed sources
(especially hay) and bedding supplies.
Check out where a horse may be ridden — bridle paths, trails, show rings
and training facilities. Exercise areas are essential. If the horse must
be hauled to an exercise area, a trailer or other vehicle is needed.
What age horse is best?
A horse's condition and training are more important than its age. Prime
age for a horse is about seven to nine years, but this is not necessarily
the ideal age. Horses frequently are active into their late twenties if
they get proper care.
A buyer can often buy a top-quality older horse at the same price or less
than he would pay for a younger horse of lesser quality. Although most
older horses can't perform as actively as they did when younger, they may
have many years of useful service left.
Be ready to decide whether you prefer a younger horse or if an older one
would do as well. This decision can't be made until you evaluate each
individual horse.
The age of the horse you buy depends on what you can afford and what
horses you find available. Your experience is also important. An
inexperienced horseman should not purchase an untrained young horse,
unless both he and the horse will receive training from a competent
professional.
Mounting a green rider on a green horse is a serious mistake. The rider
can't improve his horsemanship if the horse is not trained
to behave properly, and the horse can't learn to respond properly if the
rider has not been taught how to give cues. Neither rider nor horse is
capable of handling potentially dangerous situations that may arise on any
bridle path or trail.
*HORSE QUOTES
If you know of any good horse related quotes, send them in to me at
thehorse@hotpop.com!
"Fate is a little like a horse with a loose rein. It can meander
calmly, or break into a gallop without warning, leaving you to hang on
for dear life"
-By reason of elegance, he resembles an image painted in a palace,
though he is as majestic as the palace itself. - Emir Abd-el-Kader
-A horse is a thing of such beauty none will tire of looking at him as
long as he displays himself in his splendor. - Xenophon
-Whether you regard the horse with awe or love, it is impossible to
escape the sheer power of his presence. - Mary Wanless, Natural Rider
(Summit Books - Simon & Schuster)
"A horse gallops with his lungs, preserves with its heart, and wins
with its character"
above quotes submitted by Regan
*MANES & TAILS by Jamie
Movies about horses-part 2
Hi, horselovers! This issue will continue with
some more Disney horse movies, a few of which were
released theatrically, then later shown on the
"Wonderful World of Disney" program.
In 1963, Disney released "Flight of the White
Stallions," later shown on the Disney program as
"Miracle of the White Stallions." It's the true story
of Col. Alois Podjhasky, an instructor at the Spanish
Riding School in Vienna, and his attempts to save the
beautiful Lipizzan stallions from being destroyed by
the Nazi soldiers when WW2 breaks out in Europe. He
devises a daring plan to smuggle the horses and
artwork out of the school to safety. It's not easy;
they make desperate attempts to keep the horses hidden
while being pursued by the Nazis.
Finally, the Col. learns that the American general,
George S. Patton is in the area, and has heard that
Gen. Patton likes horses. Col. Podjhasky sends Gen.
Patton a message to see if he would like to see a
private performance of the Lipizzans, with the hope
that the general would be impressed enough to escort
the horses to safety with the American army. Gen.
Patton agrees to see the performance, likes it, and
saves the horses.
In this movie, you can see the Lipizzans performing
the high school movements and the famous "airs above
the ground." The horses are breathtaking.
Also in the mid-1960s Disney released "The
Horsemasters," starring former Mouseketeer Annette
Funicello as an American teenager who goes to a famous
riding school in England, meets other students her age
there, and they learn about caring for horses as well
as learning to jump and the basics of dressage. This
has been shown on the Disney Channel late night
programming. It's exciting, fun, with a little bit of
romance and plenty of horses. Annette plays the
daughter of a famous horsewoman who took a bad fall at
a jump competition, and now Annette is afraid to jump
because of what happened to her mother. In order to
finish the demanding course successfully, she must
overcome her fear of jumping.
"Born to Run" is, I believe, the title of a Disney
program about a Standardbred colt named Dandy Boy,
with scenes of exciting racing. Unfortunately, this
movie has not been aired in many years.
"The Littlest Horse Thieves" came out about 1986
if I remember correctly, and tells the touching and
emotional story of several English children who learn
that the small pit ponies used to haul coal in the
mines will be destroyed when the mines start using
mechanical means to bring up the coal. It's set in a
small English mining town in the early 1900s. The
children are horrified, and make secret plans to try
to rescue the ponies when no one listens to their
pleas to save the ponies and bring them to live on the
surface. The ponies have lived underground all their
lives.
Warning-if you see this movie, be sure to have plenty
of tissues on hand. There's a sad part near the end.
A very recent Disney horse movie aired again
recently on the new ABC Disney show. It is a
wonderful, touching, inspirational story. A teenage
boy in the rural American South sees a young chestnut
colt, and wants more than anything to own it. He
begsd his father to buy the horse and promises to take
care of him, but his father tells him he just doesn't
have the money. The boy's mother died, and he lives
with his father and grandmother. He gets a job at a
store to earn money to buy the horse himself. One
day, riding his bicycle past the horse's paddock, the
horse is not there. He asks a little black boy who
lives at the place where the horse is, and learns he
has been sold. Heartbroken, he heads for home, only
to find
that his father has gotten a new job offer and
obtained the money to buy the horse, Flash, as a
surprise for his son.
Overjoyed, the boy learns to ride and quickly forms
a partnership with Flash. Later, he is forced to sell
him when his grandmother dies suddenly while his
father is away at his new job. The horse's new owner
mistreats the horse, the boy steals him away, and
decides to ride Flash all the way to New York to meet
his father's ship when it docks. He does, and becomes
a celebrity for his feat. The story is most enjoyable
and well-written.
In part 3, I will discuss some other horse movies.
Coming in a future issue, TV horses.
*HORSE POEMS
If you enjoy writing poems, why not send some into me at
thehorse@hotpop.com and I’ll put them here.
I WISH I COULD BE
For Garth, the wonder-pony of the Naples Equestrian Challenge
I wish I could be a Thoroughbred, and run like a flash,
Towards the finish on Derby Day, I would surely love to dash.
I wish I could be a dressage horse, trotting a figure eight across the
sand,
Dancing canters and pirouettes surely would be grand.
I wish I could be a show jumper, leaping oh so high,
Over the toughest jumps, surely I could fly.
I wish I could be a mustang, and graze beneath the trees,
Galloping over dusty trails, and whatever else I please.
I wish I could be a stock horse, cutting cows from the herd,
Iíd amaze all my spectators, and they wouldn't say a word.
I wish I could be a Clydesdale, and pull a cart with pride,
I would please my driver so much, his whip wouldn't need to touch my
hide.
I wish I could be a Saddlebred, and prance around the ring,
To feel a sash across my neck would surely make me sing.
I wish I could be a Pegasus, and soar into the night,
I would leap into the air, beneath the silver moonlight.
I wish I could be a Quarter Horse, stopping on a dime,
I would love to say something more, but I can't finish out this rhyme.
I wish I could be a lot of things, but doubt I ever will,
You see I'm just a pony, but I’ll keep on dreaming still.
By Regan
*THE NAME GAME by Amanda
Gender: Mare & Filly
Age: Mare: 8 Filly: 3 months
Temperament: Mare: affectionate and patient, a perfect mother. Used for
pleasure riding and some barrel racing when not bred. Filly: sweet and
full of spirit, though sometimes ornery or shy. May be used for halter
classes in shows and some breeding when older.
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A NEW challenge for you! Can you name both of these horses? If you can
only think of one name, that's OK,
e-mail it to me! I might get the filly’s name from one person and the
mare’s name from another! So let your creativity take over and let me
hear some impressive names!
*******
Can't wait to hear from you!
*******
E-mail Amanda at
amhorse@usa .net
*HORSE JARGON
Back-Breeding- breeding back to a particular individual to preserve
distinctive character
Barrel- the body between the forehand and loins
Bar- the area where the bit rests, between the lower-jaw molars and
incisors.
Blemish- a permanent mark (left by injury or disease)
Bloodstock- a Thoroughbred horse bred for racing
Blood Weed- a lightly build Thoroughbred lacking bone & substance
Blue Feet- blue-black colouring of the horn
Bone- the measurement taken from below the knee or hock joint
Bosal- plaited nosepiece used in western
Breaking- early education of a young horse
Broken Coloured- a term used for horses with a coat of two colours
(skewbald or piebald)
Brood Mare- a mare used for breeding
Buck- when the horse leaps into the air with the back arched and the head
lowered
Bung-Tail- Docked tail
*THAT DARN HORSE by Melinda Faubel
This is a new column that will deal with problem behaviors with horses,
and what to do if you find yourself out of the saddle with a foot
caught in a stirrup, how to fall from a horse, ect. Before I start the
column I would like to introduce myself a little bit. I live in
California and own a yearling filly. We got her when she was 7 months
old and have had our share of problems with her because the former
owners did not work with her. One of the main problems right from the
beginning was todays topic, catching a difficult horse.
If you know that you have a difficult horse, then you need to leave a
halter on the horse. It is also helpful to leave a pieceof rope on
the halter. A couple of inches is fine. You don't want it too long
because then the horse has a greater chance of getting tangled up in
the rope. First some review on how to catch any horse. Approach the
horse from the shoulder and make sure he sees you. In the case of a
difficult horse, have a tidbit in your hand and when the horse tries to
get it, grab a hold to the piece of rope hanging off the halter. If
you have a lot of time on your hands, you might get several of you
friends and several long lounge lines. Go around and around in a
circle gradually cornering the horse in a predetermined corner. No one
should look or talk to the horse. The object in to make him think that
you are in the field for someone other than him. Then, as he comes to
the conclusion that you are sceanry, he is cornered and you have a
hold on the invaluable rope. Another thing that works if you have a
lot of time on you hands is to get a bucket and a sweet candy such as
peppermint in a big rustly bag. Sit on the bucket in the middle of the
field and start eating. Most horses have a sweet tooth and curiosity
gets the better of them, especially if they hear the paper and see you
eating. Even the tough ones cannot usually resist the puzzle,
especially if there are other horses and they are getting treats. When
the horse comes up give him one treat and walk slowly to the gate. He
is almost sure to follow with the other horses, and then you can catch
the horse you want. There are many other solutions and many of them
work, it all depends on the horse, and where you horse in stabled.
These are two methods that are designed for a large pasture. Another
that usually works is taking the water bucket out of the pasture come
out every hour with the bucket and do not allow him to drink until he
is safely caught. Grass has enough water that there is no permanent
damage to the horse. With this method be sure that you pick a time
that you can go out every hour.
*SIM-HORSE GAMES by Diana Edwards
A excellent SIM-Horse Game is Horse Adventures. It includes a ribbon shop
a automatic bank and Message Board I am a member, and it is a alot of
fun! You can find it at:
http://members.dencity.com/horseadventures/index.html
~*~SIM-Horse Games~*~
Do you have a great SIM-Horse Game? Have you found a good one? Well if you
have e-mail me at hockygal@islandnet.com and give me the address! If I
like it I will put a review in Horse Mania!
*HORSE PRODUCT REVIEW by
Currently there are thousands of horse items on the market. But which
ones are worth while to buy? Which shampoo is the best? What
linament
really works? What hoof pick is most handy? Many horse folks ponder
these questions on a regular basis. Here is an attempt to help you
make wise decisions on what products are must haves!
Your waiting in line to do your next hunter course, but oh no! Your
almost spotless horse has managed to acquire a stain on their flank.
What to do? Get Absorbine ShowSheen Conditioner! ShowSheen is used
very often and is a very handy product! You simply spray some on and
rub a curry comb on the spot and amazingly it disappears. This
product
is perfect for the show ring or just when giving your a horse a good
grooming.
Also ShowSheen is wonderful for tails. Not only does Show Sheen make
the tail beautiful but also helps detangle it. I often use ShowSheen
on my horses tail and it helps make it soft and tangle-free.
This product is non-toxic and safe for even the most sensitive of
horses.
The only precaution is try not to spray ShowSheen where the saddle
goes.
ShowSheen leaves the coat somewhat slippery causing the saddle to move
around easily on the horse.
ShowSheen is available through most tack dealers, including State Line
Tack (http://www.statelinetack.com). I hope you
enjoy this product as much as I do!
*HORSE HELP by Emily E.
English or Western Do you ride English or western or both? If you ride
English do you wish you ride Western? Or vica versa? Which do you think
is better? State your opinion. It`ll be posted next week. e-mail any
answers to delliott@ecsu.campuscw.net
Do you need help with your horse or pony? If you do, e-mail your question
to
me Emily E. a.k.a Hrsgrl at delliott@ecsu.campuscw.net subject: Horse
help. I`ll post the questions and the answers here.
This issue’s question:
Q: My horse is 6 months pregnant. My mom said I shouldn`t ride her until
she has her baby. Should I or Shouldn`t I ride her? I`d hate for her to
get hurt. HELP, FL
A: You should give her light exercise. Don`t give her like an hour`s
worth but at least 30 minutes of light riding. No jumping right now
though. If she starts breathing heavily, let her rest for awhile. As she
gets 7-8 months pregnant, ask your vets to check her over and ask her if
you can still give her light exercise. Exercise is essential for horses.
But as said, not to much for any horse, let alone a pregnant one.
*LOOKING FOR....
Hi! My family is planning to take a vacation out in western USA in the
fall,
and I was wondering if anyone who lives in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada,
etc.
could tell me of any good, preferably Christian Ranches that accept guests
and
have horseback riding. Do you also know Wyoming and surrounding areas have
good weather in November? Email Amanda (me) at amhorse@usa.net
*PENPALS
Here is the Pen Pal section for adults and children. If you'd like an ad
here send me (thehorse@hotpop.com) in this form with "pen pal ad" in the
subject line.
First Name:
Email Address:
Country:
Age:
Horse Owner?:
Other Comments: (no more than 30 words please)
You can leave out anything if you don't want to give it out, such as age
or country. ill put in probably a maximum of 5 ads per issue so don't
worry if yours takes a while to appear. Feel free to resubmit an ad, as we
have a regular stream of new people joining Horse Mania in between each
issue.
Ads:
First Name: Jenny
Email Address: seinfeld@hotpop.com
Country: Australia
Age: 12
Horse Owner?: no
Other Comments: My favorite animals are horses and cats. I ride regularly
and I am really eager for a horsy penpal of any age.
*ARCHIVES
Missed an issue? Want to see a back issue? Remember that all Horse Mania
issues are archived at
https://www.angelfire.com/id/horsemania/archives.html Issues usually appear
there within a week.
*REFERENCES
Here is where some of my information has come from and I recommend these
books!
The Encyclopedia of the Horse, 1994, RD Press
The Complete Book of the Horse, 1979 (reprint 1985), New Burlington Books
Horses & Ponies, 1997, Kingfisher Books
The Visual Dictionary of the Horse, 1994, Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
Horse (Collins Eyewitness Guides, 1992, Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
Horses, Ponies and Riders, 1984, Reed Books Pty. Ltd.
Horses, 1981, J. Warren Evans, W. H. Freeman and Company
Starting Riding, 1992, Usborne
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