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Archive for May, 2010

Video for the Live From Lexington contest!

Posted by Ali on May 30, 2010

I decided to enter the Live From Lexington contest being hosted by Purina Mills! Above is my video. They are looking for 2 people to blog live from the world equestrian games this fall, and holding this contest to [...]

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Kittens and a Mom!

Posted by Ali on May 23, 2010

This past week there have been some foster cats in our home. Back in December a cat showed up at the barn and appeared to be pregnant, but she disappeared. Well she showed back up at the barn with two kittens! Mom (now named Shortie) and the kittens (now named Ezra and Twix) are now [...]

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Here Comes the Hose!

Posted by Ali on May 21, 2010

I’m not sure if Annie had ever been hosed off before this, but she did excellent. She was a little fussy around her lower flank, under belly, and high on her back legs.Only kicked at the water once, other than that she just would lift a leg up. It helped that she was tired! But I approached her with the hose just like anything else she’d be afraid [...]

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Why Play Passenger?

Posted by Ali on May 12, 2010

After some questions posed by myself and some others, I decided it might be a good idea to post why playing passenger is a good exercise. I have posted several times on Annie and I’s experience with playing passenger, as well as a video of our second time doing it, but didn’t really go into why I was doing this exercise. Well playing passenger has a number of benefits for both the rider and the horse. Your horse’s [...]

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Game Review: HAJ Inc.

Posted by Ali on May 9, 2010

Hunt and Jump Inc. is an online horse breeding and showing game that is focused around hunters and jumpers. You can have a free account, but get substantial benefits if you pay for an upgrade. There are 5 available upgrade levels that have different benefits. If you don’t want to upgrade, you can buy hb’s [...]

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Derby Horses

Posted by Ali on May 7, 2010

This years Kentucky Derby was (luckily) pretty uneventful other than Mr. Calvin Borel taking the 1st spot with Super Saver for the second year in a row, this making it his 3rd win at the Kentucky Derby in 4 years! I have respect for him, and also feel that he is genuine and great at what he does. I was just glad to see no horses were injured. When I watch a horse race, the only thing I can seem to think about is “I hope no [...]

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