Making Horse Sense Out Of Horse Meat
Many people are in an uproar about the Congress' new ruling on the use of horse meat in America. The blogosphere has been full of complaints and I've seen comments on blaming President Obama as a "horse killer". How could our leaders think it is a good idea to slaughter Black Beauty? How could anyone take a bite out of Secretariat? Before everyone starts protesting the Seabisquit Sub-of-the-Month, there are some things we should all understand on this new source of legislature. While I, personally, do not find the idea of eating horse appealing, is there more to this story? I did some digging around and found out some information on this new rule. Take a look at this explanation at the Equine Extermination Law and see what you think before you decide to start Occupying Horse Farms. Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals Tags: eating horse, equine, ground horsemeat, horse, horse meat, horse meat consumption, horse slaughter, horsemeat, Horses, my little pony, seabiscuit, secretariat, slaughter horses
Five Best Tips for Camping with Horses
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. Read more...
Five Reasons to Love Haflingers
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. Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted Tags: avelignese, forest horse, fox trotter, haflinger, Haflingers, horse, Horses
Five Ways for Equestrians to Prepare
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. Read more...
The Mature Trail Rider
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. Read more...
Categories: Pets and Animals, Reader Submitted Tags: Horses, mature trail rider, Ohio countryside, old trails, trail riding
My Favorite Northeast Ohio Trails
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. Read more...
