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  • Summer Care for Horses Article

  • live export

    • From: judith
    • Description:
      Equine Section is a new web site  founded on the 02 August 2007 after the Dept 41 rescue operation by Lisa Carrera following her own horses rescue as well as overseeing the rescue operation of a large number of equines privately rescued from the same fate from France. Equine Section is now owned and run by Debbie Hughes since november 2007. Debbie, a rescuer herself and who owns Shrek and continues to run Equine Section as a volentary run website at the same time as working and looking after her own horses
      Summary:
      Here is an area for all known Equine's in need of help from slaughter to be brought to the worlds attention. Someone may offer him/her a home. DON'T GIVE UP! ParagraphBodyEnd
      This site has came about due to the Live Export cruelty that faces many horses that are set to travel Europe. Although horse / animal slaughter will always be a way of the world we want to focus efforts in helping with the ILPH Campaign to have a Live Export ban put in place and replaced with a carcass only movement law for these animals that are destined for meat. In the mean time and until that day, many people want to help the horses that are facing this horror and want to be kept informed on horses they may be able to offer a home to.
       
      Reminder:
      Please don't forget to check out the  Rescued and  Imminent Danger Page  there you will see our image Gallery's - Here is our success horses, ponies, donkey's and Mules. And the less fortunate Equine's who are still seeking home's before being needlessly PTS. These Equines are currently on fattening farms in France, their fate will subject them to a 3 day journey from France to Italy with no food water on a crushed lorry containing many foals, pregnant mares  often with foals at foot who are within 2 weeks of their gestation period. Most perish before arriving at their destination (the Italian slaughter house!!!!) some may call these the lucky ones. Many of these equines are failed racers, bred for meat or elderly and outlived their use as a broad mare.  See Equine Section video/montage!!!!!!!" Thank you.
      Please support this web site by adding this link www.equinesection.com to your web sites, profiles, blog's and avatars. Thank you from the horses
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    • 1 year ago
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  • DPTC Spring/Summer Newsletter

    • From: DartmoorPony
    • Description:

      Spring/Summer Newsletter 2008

      Welcome to our Spring/Summer Newsletter 2008, we will endeavour to update you on what we and the ponies have been up to over the past few months and what we have in store for the future!

      Open Day

      We are pleased to announce our yearly Open Day will be taking place on Sunday 28th September 2008. It will be at the same venue as last year – that is Higher Northway Farm, Widecombe, Devon.


      We will have some ponies there who will have been rounded up in the drifts a week or so earlier, these will be for sale on the day and also will be used to show how we train our ponies. There will be other Dartmoor Ponies of various ages there who will also be for sale on the day.


      Charlotte Faulkner from The Friends of The Dartmoor Hill Pony will be there and it is hoped so will her team of demonstration riders, they will show us what they can do on their Dartmoor Ponies!


      Sarah Weston, from Intelligent Horsemanship, who is based in the New Forest and who attended last year, has agreed to come along again and show us how she works with totally unhandled ponies. She will also be working with ponies that are used to food to show some positive reinforcement training.


      We hope to organise some prizes for a raffle, if you know of anyone who may have a prize to donate please do get in touch.


      We also hope to have other people there perhaps doing training so watch this space for further details.


      If you would like further information about the open day then please do give us a call or drop us an e-mail, at the moment it is thought it will start at 12 and finish around 4/5pm.

      Merry
      He is as ever very cheeky and very nosey! He is happy in the herd and is certainly enjoying his life to date as a pony of leisure so it will come as a bit of a shock to him shortly when we start doing more training with him!! He turned three this year so we will be starting to long-line him and get him used to other aids to get him ready to be backed when he is older (probably 4½ to 5). In fact he had his first long-lining session with Natalie and Ro not long ago after he kept trying to interrupt what we were doing with the other ponies, we decided it was time to concentrate his mind and he took to it very well! Long-lining is a way of teaching the horse aids and getting him moving forward away and in front of you rather than walking alongside. It can be very confusing to start with so Natalie was behind with the lines either side of Merry whilst Ro lead him around. He soon learnt what Natalie was asking him by following Ro and was then doing it all by himself, what a clever pony!! We will continue long-lining him, taking him out for walks and getting him walking over obstacle courses. He is still a very pretty pony adored by everyone (except the farrier who had a falling out with him when he wanted to be galloping with the others rather than standing still!)


      Trixie
      Trixie is also three this year so we will also being long-lining her this summer. She has always taken everything in her stride whenever we ask something new of her so hopefully long-lining will be the same! As with Merry we will continue to take her out for walks and get her used to obstacle courses.


      Trixie was very curious of Rona when she was first born and would keep trying to sneak up to have a sniff. Bonnie, of course, would soon let her know to back off whenever she took one step too close! Trixie wouldn’t have seen any foals born in a herd previously so it was a new experience for her. Now Rona is a couple of months old she is more confident and Bonnie is more relaxed about her being away from her side and Rona is often found near Trixie.

      The farrier loved Trixie who stood perfectly still and behaved meticulously for him as always!

      Bonnie & Rona

      Hopefully you will have seen our updates on our blog site and seen the photos and news of the new arrival! She was born over night on Thursday 24th April. Natalie, Ro and myself were all up watching her on the Friday though at the time had no idea whether she was a filly or colt, we all wanted a filly though of course would have loved a colt just as much! We kept trying to get close enough to sneak a peak to find out her sex then she had a wee! It took us all a few seconds to twig before we all said “it’s a girl”!!! She is beautiful and Bonnie is proving to be an expert first-time mum. She was extremely protective of her for the first 2 weeks but now it is not unusual to go up there and find Rona in one field out of sight of Bonnie who is in the other field! This is great for Bonnie as it means she is more relaxed and less stressed and also great for Rona who can only gain confidence by being so independent. She is becoming very friendly and loves a good scratch.


      Rona was named after the organisation “Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship” based near Totnes. When she is older we hope that she will move to the centre to work alongside the existing team of professionals and horses with young people from the South West. Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship currently works with young people in foster care, a local Youth Offending Team and a Pupil Referral Unit. Because of their quiet but sensitive temperaments, Dartmoor Hill Ponies are perfect for this type of work and the DPTC also help source suitable ponies for this work for local and national organisations. ( www.sironacic.com )

      As we will be in close contact with Rona throughout her life we have decided to introduce her as a further sponsor pony. She can be sponsored for £15 a month for this sponsors will get the same as usual i.e. certificate, photo, newsletters, birthday & Christmas cards and updates on how she is getting on. When she leaves us to go to Sirona Therapeutic Horsemanship we will then keep sponsors updated on how she is getting on there and inform them about the work she is doing.


      Once Rona is weaned we will be looking to re-home Bonnie, this will be a sad day for us in one sense though as we have grown very attached to her being the mother of our first foal born at the DPTC!


      If you know of any one who may want to sponsor Rona or may want to loan a beautiful grey mare in the future do get in touch!


      Amy & Colt Foal

      We have had two new arrivals who came to us via a local farmer they are a mare called Amy and her colt foal, we had to think for a minute about whether to take her but then decided it would be a great idea as it will mean Rona will have a playmate to grow up with. It is always good for foals to have others to run around with. Amy is bay and 8 years old and has lived out on the moors as a broodmare. Her foal, who is yet to be named, is a brown colt and both foal and mum are stunning. They are still quite wild at the moment and we are letting them settle in to the herd before attempting any work with them. Amy seems very interested in us already and will approach us tentatively. She normally keeps about a metre away and will circle around with her ears pricked forward. She seems a very kind gentle mare. Her foal is also intrigued by us and sticks his nose out just beyond his mum then pulls it back very quickly!

      Jet

      Jet has been re-homed. She has gone to live with Harry in Gloucestershire. Jet came to us from Taunton sales, she was in quite a poor condition and the seller agreed to let us buy her without putting her through the ring. She took a while to settle in and was quite nervous and flighty at first but turned in to an adorable stunning little pony who was keen to be made a fuss of!

      Foals brought from market in 2007

      On Wednesday 4th June we had a visit from the vets to castrate the foals taken on at market in 2007 (now yearlings). Although this sounds a bit unpleasant for the ponies, it is necessary as otherwise we would not be able to re-home them. If left "entire" ponies can become quite challenging to handle and are a bit of a nightmare for people with any mares!


      The day went really well considering - all 7 of our yearlings had a "pair" and could be operated on! The race that we built in May was a real help in handling them. The ponies have to have 2 sedatives, but the first one is normally the hardest - the needle has to go into the vein so it is quite hard to do but once this is done the ponies go quite sleepy and then everything is much easier. They then have the full sedative 6 minutes afterwards and go down on the ground for the operation. Our vets prefer for the op to be done on the grass as there is less risk of things getting into the wound.


      The ponies were all used to going into the race beforehand and once they were in they were generally quite calm to handle and inject. Finn and Woody were the most nervous, but with the race their handling was made much easier!


      The ponies are often out for quite a while afterwards and we put towels on their heads to stop the grass going in their eyes.

      It was a very successful day all round and we'd like to thank Ulli and Claire from Moorgate Vets in Bovey for all their help! They were fantastic!


      The ponies are now all fine and seem to be recovering well from the op.

      Benji, Dylan & Dougal

      Following castration they have found themselves a home in Salcombe! They left us on 10 th July and we will update you on their progress once they have settled in.

      Leo
      We are delighted to say Leo who was unsold at market last year is now being loaned by our volunteer Ro! She did lots of work with him from the start and fell in love with him! She decided she wanted to keep him to herself! She has taught him to lead, have things over his back, trot, walk over obstacles etc. He is an amazing pony and Ro has done an amazing job with him. He will be kept with the rest of our herd so we can watch him progress throughout his life.

      Finn & Pippin

      Finn has a home reserved for him in Gloucestershire, it his hoped he will be going to live with Jet and Harry there sometime in the future, Pippin will also be leaving us to head up country!

      Woody & Milo

      These are the only two foals left for re-homing, that isn’t a bad thing as they are quite nervous ponies so it is good they are staying longer to enable us to do more work with them. They are coming along well. Milo had an accident a few months back and had to be kept in the barn for a week. We put another pony in with him so he wasn’t alone and he thankfully pulled through and is now quite cheeky! Woody is very aloof and we haven’t seen too much of his character, he’s not too bothered about us humans at the moment and would much rather stick with the herd and play with his mates!

      Our Grazing

      We are growing our own hay again this year in 3 of the fields, last year we had 4 fields to cut hay from as we had only just moved there but we need 2 of the fields for the ponies so this year it is only 3. Although it is quite a cost to get contractors in to cut the fields and bale the hay it works out a lot cheaper than buying it in over the winter months! Hopefully we will get enough to keep us going this winter. In the meantime the ponies are confined to 2 fields, we were very concerned we would run out of grazing but thanks to all the rain we have been having this has not proved a problem!

      Shows

      We attended Dunsford Show on 12 th July with Merry & Trixie which was a lovely day and the rain held off much to our delight! Merry & Trixie were both very good and loved meeting their public, in fact Merry kept trying to get in on the action every time any one patted Trixie!

      We will be at Brooke Animal Hospital Show at Knighthayes Court near Tiverton on 10 th August. Sadly Merry & Trixie will not be coming with us as we do not have transport but we will be there to chat to and the show is always great fun!

      We haven’t been to many shows this year as we have been very busy and they are extremely time consuming. We struggle to transport the ponies as we do not have our own trailer and so have to rely on other people to loan us theirs which means they aren’t always available when we need them! Next year we are going to try and attend more shows and we will let you know in good time the ones Merry & Trixie will be at. Do remember if you ever want to visit the ponies we can arrange this by appointment.

      Facebook

      For those of you with internet know how we have set up a Facebook Group which you can join. We will keep it updated with a bit of news though obviously most of this will be on our blog. There is a discussion forum so if any one has any thing they wish to discuss with us or other supporters or just post a comment they can do so.

      http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=1829 1682731

      Sales List

      Our sales list is now up and running, if any one has a Dartmoor Pony for sale then please let us know and we will add it to the online sales list. We can send a hard copy out to people without internet access if requested. We hope the sales list will help promote private sales ensuring a good price for the pony and hopefully avoiding the necessity of a sale ring.

      Thanks everyone for all your support as always we appreciate it!

      Kathryn, Natalie and everyone at the DPTC.
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  • guide horses????

    • From: horse_lover
    • Description:

      what is a guide horse?

      A guide horse is an experimental mobility option for blind people who do not wish to or cannot use a guide dog

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      why a horse??

      1. Long Lifespan - Miniature Horse can live to be more than 50 years old, with the average lifespan being 30-40 years. According to guide dog trainers, guide dogs have a useful life between 8-12 years.
      2. Cost Effective - Training a guide dog can cost up to $60,000, according to the Guide Dog Users national advocacy group. According to Lighthouse International, there are more than 1.3 million legally blind people in the USA, yet only 7,000 guide animal users. Hence, a Guide Horse could be more cost-effective and ensure that more blind people receive a guide animal.
      3. Better acceptance - Many guide dog users report problems getting access to public places because their dog is perceived as a pet. Most people do not associate a horse as a pet, and Guide Horse users report that they are immediately recognized as a working service animal.
      4. Calm Nature - Trained horses are extremely calm in chaotic situations. Cavalry horses have proven that horses can remain calm even in the extreme heat of battle. Police horses are an excellent example of well trained horses that deal with stressful situations. Guide Horses undergo the same systematic desensitization training that is given to riot-control horses.
      5. Great Memory - Horses possess phenomenal memories. A horse will naturally remember a dangerous situation decades after the occurrence.
      6. Excellent Vision - Because horses have eyes on the sides of their heads, they have a very wide range of vision, with a range of nearly 350 degrees. Horses are the only guide animals capable of independent eye movement and they can track potential danger with each eye. Horses can see clearly in almost total darkness.
      7. Focused Demeanor - Trained horses are very focused on their work and are not easily distracted. Horses are not addicted to human attention and normally do not get excited when petted or groomed.
      8. Safety Conscious - Naturally safety oriented, horses are constantly on the lookout for danger. All horses have a natural propensity to guide their master along the safest most efficient route, and demonstrate excellent judgment in obstacle avoidance training.
      9. High Stamina - Hearty and robust, a properly conditioned Guide Horse can easily travel many miles in a single outing
      10. Good Manners - Guide Horses are very clean and can be housebroken. Horses do not get fleas and only shed twice per year. Horses are not addicted to human affection and will stand quietly when on duty.

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      Who is the Ideal Guide Horse Owner?

      The Guide Horse Foundation has had exceptional interest from the following types of people:

      1. Horse lovers - Blind people who have grown up with horses and understand equine behavior and care are ideal candidates.
      2. Allergenic people - Many people who are severely allergic to traditional guide animals and find horses a non-allergenic alternative for mobility.
      3. Mature Individuals - Many people report difficulty dealing with the grief of losing their animals, and horses tend to live far longer than traditional guides.
      4. Physically Disabled folks - Because of their docile nature, Guide Horses are easier to handle for individuals with physical disabilities. They are also strong enough to provide support, helping the handler to rise from their chair.
      5. Dog Phobia - Individuals who fear dogs are often comfortable working with a tiny horse.
      6. Outdoor Animal - Many individuals prefer a guide animal that does not have to live in the house when off duty.
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    • 1 year ago
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  • DANGERS IN THE STABLE YARD

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      a friend of ours did as i have often done over the years and left the headcollar rope clipped on to the door bolt of the horses stable..somehow during the night the pony managed to get the rope clip (spring type ) through his nostril.when they found him in the morning he had managed to get the door twisted from its hinges and was standing there still attached to the door by his nose..fortunately the damage isn't as dreadful as it might have been,just cosmetic,but what might have happened had the pony panicked i dread to think.the moral is to double check what we do as normal around our pals and double check we don't do something which seems so simple but can actually be a killer.

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Castration Day

    • From: DartmoorPony
    • Description:

      On Wednesday 4 th June we had our 7 colts castrated! We were dreading it as we do every year, it's never a nice day and even the most well handled chilled out ponies can cause problems when they see the vet!!

      We built a race for the ponies to go in to make it easier to get the first injection in which worked really well, we had walked the ponies in and out of the race and shut them in it a few times in the days before hand so they were as calm as they could be!

      Thankfully the day went smoothly, we started at about 10.30 and done by 2pm which wasn't bad! We did the more nervy ones first and got them out of the way. Dylan and Dougal who are the two brothers were the best behaved and we so chilled out during the whole thing!

      The process of castrating our ponies is as follows:

      Catch them and lead them in to the race, the vet then administers the first injection, after this we have to wait 6 mins before injecting the Ketamin, 6 mins is how long it takes for the initial sedative to work its way through the whole body. After the first injection we would lead them out to a large grassy area where they would have the second injection which knocks them out completely, when they go down we hold on to their head so it doesn't whack on the ground and wrap a towel around their heads to protect it and their eyes, it also means when they wake up they are in darkness and don't panic.

      During the op we used a rope to hold one leg back whilst the vet operated! We heard some nice crunching sounds and vet did get squirted a few times...

      After the op we waited for them to wake up and kept an eye on them. We left them together in the field away from the herd for 24 hours and now they are all back in together. They all seem to have recovered from the ordeal very quickly and are all doing very well, none of them seem to hate us and are all as friendly as they were before the op!

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Regular visits from the dentis

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      Regular visits from the dentist will mean a healthier, happier horse

      What happens in your horses' mouth
      Many people, during the course of horse ownership experience problems which eventually become attributed to the horses teeth. However, it is not always easy to pinpoint a dental problem, because most of us, as owners, have very little knowledge about the horse's mouth. Often we see the 12 teeth right at the front but after that it's all a bit of a mystery.

      To read full article pleae go to:

      http://www.voicesforhorses.co.uk/news/read_627_Regular-Visits-from-the-dentist-will-mean-a-healthire%2C-happier-horse.html

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Reiki for horses

    • From: sheli9999
    • Description:

      Hi, is there anyone out there who may know of any horses in the Nottingham / Derby area that may be in need of Reiki. I am a reiki therapist and would gladly help any horse in need. I can let you have details of what I do and how it can help.

      Sheli9999

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    • 1 year ago
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  • BEAT THIS IF U CAN

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      it's that flintoff again..takes me ten minutes to walk the ponies to our winter turnout paddock..it took me fifty mins yesterday !!! why ? well,nearly every vehicle that passes us seems to have to stop to speak to freddy..AND one or two have in car carrots for him..sooo,as soon as the car window opens ,in goes his head.that's ok , but some poor van driver stopped to ask directions,opened his window and was met by one take over bid by one freddy flintoff.poor man couldn't extricate himself quick enough..last seen breaking the speed limit uphill and as far away from the village as his tyres would take him.

      BUT THIS TAKES THE BISCUIT..one elderly couple can see me walking up the hill out of the village,and we are met at their gateway with freddy's treat for the day..apple ? carrot ..well,not quite right..one apple ,peeled , cored , sliced alongside a carrot prepared the same way..oh ,that's not all.it is served up on a bone china plate >>>> oh flintoff,what are you like....Undecided

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    • 4 weeks ago
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  • Worst injury cause by our equi

    • From: horse_lover
    • Description:

      my friend came into school today and told me about her riding in the holidays.

      she was riding out with her korses owner who was leading Lilly .they came up to a stream and lilly wouldn't go through and kathy was being taken into the river by her horse.so My friend got of and gave conan to kathy so she could lead lilly in. lilly was scared knowcked Alex over and used her as a stepping stone to get across!! apparently she has some hoof shaped bruises on her bum and a print on her body armour. Ouch!

       

      what is the worst thing a horse has ever caused you?

      i have never fallen off,been bucked off etc i have only been bitten once by a shetland foal with no or well little baby teeth and have only been stood on once or twice...mainly by shetlands. touch wood

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    • 9 months ago
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  • FREEZEBRANDING/MICROCHIPPING

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      i have made enquiries of a leading freezebranding company as to the cost of freezemarking four ponies...cost for each pony is £47.95..total should my grey cells serve me right is 191.80p

      you then have to have membership at £12.95p per animal  per year by DD.. total...£51.80p....OR make a payment of four years membership at £38.85p per animal...total £155.40p

      TOTAL i believe is  ..£243.60p OR  £347.20P..Cry

      now ,you may say,well that's not so much really to help secure our equines,and after the initial payout it can be budgeted for  for the future,but it is still one huge amount to find in one go...add to that we would like them micro chipped..vet charges £20 per pony plus call out fee plus the jolly old VAT ..shan't write the total down,hubby is already looking considerably pale !!!!  Surprised

      SO...i suppose the credit card kept for emergencies will have to come out,the ponies safety is paramount,what does worry me are the equines stolen that are never seen again even though these efforts have been made..and those owners whose credit cards are stretched already.this is when i realize that micro chipping all foals from this year is such a good idea..OTWS...Smile

      HAVE JUST FOUND MORE INFO -....

      FARMKEY charge just for the freezebranding,membership is free for the first year which is a great help,and the more equines done in the yard at one time,the price comes down.so not quite so bad after all..OTWS..Wink

       

       

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    • 8 months ago
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  • DIARY OF A CARRIAGE DRIVER

    • From: onthewedgeseat
    • Description:

      SHOWS ,SHETLANDS AND PHYSCHEDELIC SOCKS

      There is another woman in my husbands life in the form of a red headed part arab yearling filly,so the show season had a slow start for me and rocky in our bid to hit the private driving scene as HER shows come first.We decided  to air the new hat at the annual barley saturday parade in cardigan.a fabulous day  ends with what can only be described as a 'charge' up the high street much to the little fat fellas delight and to that of the heaving crowds of spectators.As the leading turnout headed up the high street at a cracking pace,one shetland pony,not to be outdone did likewise.At a flat out gallop,shoes flying against the carriage,much to the delight of the crowds,i tried valiantly to control this heaving mass of ultra fit shetland.

      A championship with the 'other woman' allowed us to head for Swansea City show.New hat secured in place,we headed semi-confidently to the main ring.The realization that we were out of our class dawned on me far too late as we headed around the ring at a cracking pace  hot on the heels of a welsh cob turnout reputed to have just been purchased for the sum of £10000.Really,my job lot,including pony and hat ( bought on ebay for £2.00 + postage ) only amounted to about £495.00!!!Whatever was i thinking of ?

      To add to my now encroaching mental deterioration,I had somehow put bit to bridle on the wrong holes,not spotted until short legged black mass let go of it from between his teeth and dropped it as we entered the ring,poked his tongue over the top and waved this long pink monstrocity at the judge who looked back with a look of both horror and despair.Said judge walked past in the line up and asked me whether I knew my pony had his tongue over the bit !!!..how could i possibly have missed it,oh someone please wake me up...

      My impending mental breakdown coming ever closer,groom flew off to the bridle to correct things but by now,breakdown was well under way.We managed a show which would have qualified us for the scurry driving at HOY's   as we headed around  the ring avoiding the show jumps and just managing to keep contents of lunch down where they were supposed to be.

      I don't think I am cut out for this I told my proud hubby as we left the ring and headed back to the trailer.The hat looked good he replied !!!Then as we got the the box,a little boy who had been in the lead rein class with his pony was waiting to have the ride in the cart promised earlier.A leisurely drive around Singleton Park watching the joy on this little boys face reminded me of what it is all really about.

      On to the next show then ,we'll have another go,hats ok anyway..

      PS-Photos of show have just arrived,there showing vividly between my driving apron and my boots a pair of bright pink socks emblazoned with ?..ON THE PULL.  Embarassed

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    • 6 months ago
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  • WARNING - Please read if you

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      This message has been sent in by one of our members and originates  from Ali Taylor, Head of Welfare, Battersea Dogs Home.

      Quote:
      Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Please tell every dog owner you know.

      Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased 'Cocoa Mulch' from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden.

      Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mum woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

      Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

      Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

      Also included was the following information -

      Quote:
      Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die.

      Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

      Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.


      PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION!!!

       

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    • 1 year ago
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  • Injured horses ditched in Harr

    • From: voicesforhorses
    • Description:

      Injured horses ditched in Harrow
      Report by By Tristan Kirk
      Harrow Times

      A PAIR of young horses have been found suffering multiple injuries and rescued by an animal charity.

      The foals were found by a member of Grimsdyke Golf Club in Oxhey Lane and are now being looked after by the RSPCA.

      The charity is appealing for information about what happened to the horses.

      They had swollen hocks, fetlocks, and joints, and both were severely underweight when they were found on Saturday, September 13.

      Inspector Raquel Schwartcz, of the RSPCA, said: "These are beautiful foals, but they were in a terrible condition.

      "We would like to hear from anyone who knows who has dumped them."

      Anyone with information can call the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.

      The charity is also appealing for anyone who can offer the horses a new home to come forward and get in touch.

      Story can also be seen on VFH main site:
      http://www.voicesforhorses.co.uk/news/read_712_Injured-horses-ditched-in-Harrow---Can-you-help%3F.html

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    • 1 year ago
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  • James Gray 'Amersham Horses' T

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      James Gray and the four co-defendants face twelve charges relating to the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which cover causing unnecessary suffering to, and failing to meet the welfare needs of a total of 125 equines.

      The trail has now been set over a 10-week period from 8th & 9th  December, then from 12th January until 6th March (or until concluded)

      We will keep you updated here and on the main site.

      Please share your comments and if you would like to sign our petition to Licence Equine Traders and Dealers (if you have not done so already) please go to:
      http://www.voicesforhorses.co.uk/surveys/survey_15_Petition-For-Equine-Traders-and-Dealers-to-be-Licenced.html

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    • 11 months ago
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  • Horse owner told he could be h

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      Report by By Andy Carswell - Bucks Free press

      A FARM owner has been warned he could go to prison after being convicted of assaulting a police officer.

      James Gray, 44, of Spindle Farm in Hyde Heath, near Amersham, today had his sentencing adjourned until June 10 while pre-sentence reports are compiled.

      He was found guilty of assaulting PC James Metcalf at Aylesbury Magistrates Court on May 6, despite not turning up to court.


      The incident happened on January 4 when police officers and RSPCA officers went to his farm following reports about "issues relating to horses".

      Julia Jeanes, prosecuting, told the court today that PC Metcalf had felt concerned for his safety after Gray threatened to release a Rottweiler dog on him.

      She said Gray later pushed him up against the dog's cage as he attempted to arrest him for slashing the tyres of an RSPCA vehicle.

      The court heard Gray told PC Metcalf: "Come anywhere near me and I'll nut you".

      Chloe Fordham, defending Gray, said: "There were no aggravating features. Particularly, there was no weapon used. It was an impulsive action and there were no injuries caused to the officer.

      "He was in a very stressful situation at time", she added.

      Maureen Lissauer, chairman of the bench, adjourned the sentencing until June 10 and warned Gray "The offences are of so serious a nature we want custody to be considered."

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    • 1 year ago
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  • HORSE ABUSER JAILED FOR SECOND

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      HORSE ABUSER JAILED FOR SECOND TIME

      On Friday 19th September, banned horse owner Delia Stacey, who allowed a pregnant mare to starve to death in sight of 1,000 bales of hay, appeared at Guildford Crown Court where she was jailed for a second time for again breaching an order banning her from keeping horses.

      District Judge Lawson Rogers QC told Stacey it was ‘so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified.' He sentenced her to 112 days in prison, a further 5 year ban on keeping horses, £5,000 costs and granted ownership of the 5 horses she was found to be in possession of earlier this year to the RSPCA.
      To read full story:
      http://www.voicesforhorses.co.uk/news/read_696_HORSE-ABUSER-JAILED-FOR-SECOND-TIME.html

    • Blog post
    • 1 year ago
    • Views: 237

  • American Horse Radio Show - L

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      American Horse Radio Show  - Listen Live!

      Don’t know what people will think about this but I am definitely becoming a bit if a fan of BJ from The World or Horses radio show. I don’t know of anything like this in the UK  - do you?
      Use the  link below  to read about him and listen to his weekly programme. It goes out live every Sunday evening (California time) but is repeated continuously through the week. Let me know what you think.  For those of us who enjoy the ‘out of the ordinary’ perhaps we could start a BJ fan club? 

      http://www.voicesforhorses.co.uk/adviceandinfo/read_61_The-World-of-Horses-Radio-Programme.html

    • Blog post
    • 1 year ago
    • Views: 256

  • BERRY'S BLOG..PLEASE HELP

    • From: onthewedgeseat
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      i think most of you have heard of me,berry the rescue pony featured in the video on the home page in april..if not,pleease have a look..also ,my secretary ,onthewedgeseat has a photo or two of me on here..lluest horse and pony trust is like most today suffering from the worldwide financial situation..if every member of VFH's could just send ONE POUND..that's right,just one pound i can't imagine what the trust could supply for the thirty or so residents if you all did, think about it please..please go to the lluest website it's on the home page adverts , and have a look at how you can all help.i am one of the lucky sixty or so out in loving loan homes. i lived through six years of hell, if it wasn't for lluest who now own me and placed me with onthewedgeseat and hardoneby,i would probably have not survived that much longer.ever been bitten  by midges ? well imagine being so bitten and being allergic to them..suffering total neglect and sweetitch in a field full of cattle..for six years..next time a gnat bites you..just think of me and what i went through and see if you can help..i'm sure you can..thank you _ LLUEST BLACKBERRYWink

    • Blog post
    • 1 year ago
    • Views: 266

  • James Gray Trial Has Started.

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