Archive for category Pets and Animals
Five Best Tips for Camping with Horses
Posted by Jimm in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 23rd, 2010
Reader Submitted: Kathy C.
www.horsedrivensite.net
If you’ve followed my blogs you know that I refer to myself as the Marriott camper. I like comfort and short of spending $25,000.00 on a trailer with living quarters, I must come up with the best strategies that I can to tolerate camping. The horses have minimal requirements. I’m the high maintenance one here. Full Story »
Five Animals That Used To Be Myths
Posted by Jimm in Pets and Animals on August 20th, 2010
It is hard to imagine that we often take certain animals for granted today, when just a century ago, they were considered mythical creatures. The animals we see in our zoos were once considered the stuff of storybooks by our ancestors. It is because of this, that creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot might actually hold some credibility because we just don’t know if they really exist. If you fall into the camp that says, “You’ve got to be kidding! There is no such thing as a Bigfoot!” Take a look at these other creatures that people once scoffed at as a figment of an overactive imagination. Full Story »
Five Cutest Cat Videos – Ever.
Posted by Jimm in Pets and Animals on July 16th, 2010
Who doesn’t like seeing kittens? OK, maybe the dog people, but some of these cat videos are the funniest I’ve ever seen on the internet. If you are in a bad mood, why not take a look at these five videos and cheer yourself right up! Special thanks to Rick for suggesting we do this five best post! Full Story »
Five Reasons Cats Are Fun
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals on April 1st, 2010
Sebastian: The Leader
A cat makes life fun. I never thought I would like cats. Growing up, we never really had animals around the house – other than fish, which I tried my best to kill when I was about three years old (long story, but suffice to say it turned out bad for all involved). When I got married, I talked my wife into getting a dog, Porthos, who’ve I’ve written about before. However, my wife, who is a cat lover, talked me into getting two cats from the animal shelter only a few months later. I would never have believed it, but cats really have made life fun. So much so, we adopted a third, just last year. Here’s why… Full Story »
You Ate What?!? Five Dangers Your Dog Might Find Hard To Swallow…
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals on March 6th, 2010
My dog, Porthos, loves to swallow things he shouldn’t eat. This has led us to the vet’s emergency room on several occasions. While we love our dog, it has taken him some time to learn what he should eat and what he shouldn’t. Just tonight, he consumed a pound of flour that was “safely” placed in our lazy susan.
What are the strangest things your pet has ever eaten?
Here are five things that dog’s have had to have surgically removed from their intestinal tracts. See if any of these are on your vet bill! Full Story »
My Five Best Mixed Breed of Dogs
Posted by Dennis Howell in Pets and Animals on February 23rd, 2010
My Dog Jaxson (Lab Retriever Mix)
All my life, I have only owned one full bred dog, she was a German Shepherd named Showshe (weird name that my mom picked out). She was a great dog but since then I have only owned mixed breeds. I have found that mixed breeds can be just as good, and in some cases better than a full bred dog. Unless you are trying to make money by breeding, don’t worry so much about getting a full bred of whatever type of dog you want. Of all the dogs that I have owned, here are my five favorite mixed bred dogs. Full Story »
Five Ways To Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Home and Living, Pets and Animals on January 30th, 2010
When my wife and I decided to get pets, I never fathomed the excess hair that went along with our dog and cats. The animals are shedding machines. Every day seems to be shearing time on a sheep farm. What can you do? We love our pets, but the need to not wear our pet’s hair is a necessity. Here are five tips to getting rid of that fur! Full Story »
Five Reasons to Love Haflingers
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on December 10th, 2009
Submitted by: Kathy C.
www.horsedrivensite.net
It was love at first sight nine years ago when I first saw a team of Haflingers while at a Christmas tree farm searching for that perfect tree. The flaxen mane and tail, the quiet disposition, the work ethic caught my eye. Shortly thereafter I was in the market for a Haflinger that was trained to drive and to ride, and the rest is history. I’ve owned a Halinger gelding for 8 years now, and each year has been a treat as he continually surpises me with his intelligence, his curiosity and his kindness. Full Story »
Five Best Howl-oween Costumes For Your Dog
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Shopping on October 14th, 2009
Just because they cannot eat chocolate, doesn’t mean your pooch shouldn’t sport a costume this Halloween. We’ve searched the internet and have come up with five costumes that will put your puppy in the trick or treating mood. Dress them up and have the neighbors go wild about your costumed pet. Check out these great costume ideas!
Five Things I Learned in Obstacle Clinic
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on September 27th, 2009
Submitted by Kathy C.
http://www.horsedrivensite.net
Yesterday the Medina OHC sponsored an Obstacle ride in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Forest. I volunteered to judge one of the obstacles, the giant red, white and blue horse eating ball. It struck me how hard our horses try in the face of perceived danger. After all, how many giant inflatable balls does one see in the forest? The horse’s instinct is to run from danger and we ask them to trust us and to reconsider what is dangerous. Today I had the good fortune to take a clinic from Jim McRitchie, Vice President for Mounted Police Training Systems, and I’d like to share some of what I learned. Full Story »
Five Ways for Equestrians to Prepare
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on September 18th, 2009
Reader Submitted by
Kathy C.
http://www.horsedrivensite.net
The sun set at 8PM tonight and soon it will time to “fall back” with our clocks and we in the north know what comes after that. There will still be plenty of opportunities to ride and to drive outside, but those days will be becoming shorter and cooler. This is a good time to prepare and to organize for the changes ahead. Full Story »
Biggest Horseshow in the Country
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on September 9th, 2009
Reader Submitted by
Kathy C.
www.horsedrivensite.net
October 2nd will be opening day for the Ohio Quarter Horse Congress. The 3 week show draws equestrians from all over the world as quarter horse owners vie for many prizes and titles. Make no mistake, this is big business but it’s also big fun. The Ohio Fairgrounds will be transformed into a horse lover’s paradise of merchandise and of events. Full Story »
Horse Gear That Works
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 31st, 2009
Reader Submitted:
by Kathy C.
www.horsedrivensite.net
If you’ve visited my website you will have heard about my frustration with horse stuff that I’ve bought that doesn’t work well for me or for my horse. Not every probuct will work the same for every rider, but I like to share my thoughts about what has worked for me.
Five Things to Remember While House Breaking Your Puppy
Posted by Dennis Howell in Pets and Animals on August 25th, 2009
Puppies are a really fun pets to have. It seems like every puppy has a different personality. The one thing that all puppies have in common though are the ability to test your patience. I am currently house breaking a puppy and everyday with him has been awesome but has also put me to the test. Here are five things to remember while trying to house train puppies. Full Story »
The Mature Trail Rider
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 24th, 2009
Reader Submitted
by Kathy C.
http://www.horsedrivensite.net
As I trail ride and soak up the beautiful scenery of the Ohio countryside, I can’t help but notice that there are many 50 plus riders out there. We aren’t featured in the catalogues or the horse magazines, but we are a growing force in the equine world. Like it or not, as equine athletes we may need to take special care to stay in shape for riding, and as a result we will be in better shape for living. Full Story »
Five Breeds of Dogs for Apartment Living
Posted by Jimm in Pets and Animals on August 21st, 2009
Dog lovers who live in apartments deserve to have their pets just like everyone else. However, finding the right breed of dog to live with you within the cramped quarters of your dwelling might be difficult. We based this list on the needs of the dog, the space available and the need for respect to your neighbors that may only live a paper-thin wall away. Here are five dogs that just might fit the bill for your apartment living. Full Story »
Reasons to Join Your local Horse Council
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 17th, 2009
Reader Submitted: Kathy C.
Web Site: www.horsedrivensite.net
This past weekend our county Horse Council sponsored a pig roast open to other State of Ohio council members. Forty two horse trailers campers showed up at Robinson Field in the Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, to learn about and to ride those fantastic trails. Full Story »
5 Reasons The Eagles Signing Vick Will Fail
Posted by Waggs2999 in Crime and Punishment, People's Choice, Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 13th, 2009
Michael Vick is officially back in the NFL…as a Philadelphia Eagle. Here’s five reasons why I personally think that this was a bad pick up for the Eagles.
Tension With McNabb – The Eagles have already discussed trading him a few years back and have recently steered away from that. That being said a big part of the fan base thinks that McNabb will never win them a superbowl, so McNabb might see this as a negative thing.
Akron Pet Store Closes After Employee Drowns Rabbits
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals on August 8th, 2009
A recent story is appearing in our newspapers that deserves more attention. An Akron, Ohio pet store has closed after allegations that one of its employees drowned two rabbits in the back room and took a photo of the incident, posting it on Facebook. This atrocity has forced the closure of the Petland store located at the Chapel Hill Mall in Akron. According to the Akron Beacon Journal, the former employee – a 20 year old Ravenna, Ohio native, named Liz Carlisle has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. Here are five details on the case. Full Story »
My Favorite Northeast Ohio Trails
Posted by Jimm Fowler in Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted on August 3rd, 2009
The park system surrounding Cleveland and Akron, Ohio is a well kept secret and I have mixed feelings about sharing this information. But in the spirit of the generous nature of horses, I will share. Full Story »
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