‘Gram of the Day from @bloodredarabian: Three hard-to-catch jerks and one smart aleck. Cool. #horsenation #horselife #equestrianproblems A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
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A new pharmaceutical team called Pfazer-Marck has released the exact thing horse people have been looking for.
After years of clinical trails, the first ever instant shedding paste, Cleclothnohair, is available on the market without a prescription.
Administer the paste to your horse on the first day that daytime highs are forecasted to be over 37 degrees. Within 12 hours your horse’s winter coat sheds completely off and you are left with a nice, shiny summer coat. Oils in the paste help build a lustrous glow.
This pill eliminates weeks of manually shedding your horse. It reduces the risk of seasonal-related allergies in humans and leaves clothes clean and hair-free. Now you can wear your favorite fleece sweatshirt without fear of being covered in horse hair!
Cleclothnohair is not recommended for pregnant mares, foals under 6 months, or horses intended for slaughter. In clinical trials no adverse side effects have been reported, besides occasional flatulence in the administering human.
Visit cleclothnohair.com for more information or to order your own supply!
How many times have you jokingly (or seriously) thought to yourself “if only I could bubble-wrap my accident-prone horse”? How many times have you arrived at the barn for a lesson or to prep for a show and discover yet another bump, bruise, wound or mystery lameness?
Don’t worry, because SmartPak has exactly the new product we’ve all needed: SmartBubz!
Thank you, SmartPak! Check out product details and order your SmartBubz today from SmartPak.com!
Go riding!
Photo courtesy of Candace Wade.
We share our riding trails with other riders of varying speed and abilities. With the promise of delicious spring and summer weather giving trail riders the siren’s call, there’s the question of how to ride past a slower rider — or hiker, or mountain biker, or worse.
I try to ride in groups of no more than six or eight. Sound trail riding advice is to know your other riders and assess abilities and agree on the speed for the ride. This is not always possible when you rent trail horses and/or join a large group or charity rides that resemble the Homestead Land Rush.
Deep in my trail riding euphoria, I’m not always aware of the speedier people riding up on me. After watching the rear of a horse in front of me for what seemed like an eternity, I thought there must be a quick and polite way to announce a desire to pass without surprising the other rider or risking they don’t hear you calling “on your left.”
I discovered a trail riding bell that attaches to the horn of the saddle. A quick flick of the lever signals the rider ahead that you are coming through. No surprised horses leaping off the trail. No “you aren’t going to pass me” glances between horses, no unnecessary conversation.
The bell’s ching-a-ling differs from usual trail sounds and most cell phone ringers so it won’t be ignored or confused with anything else. It is easy to use because it is positioned within a finger flick. No batteries needed — it’s environmentally friendly because the trail bell works off digital kinetic energy.
Photo courtesy of Simon Bever.
A must for crowded trails, holidays, busy weekends the “Move Yer Meat” Hamburger Trail Riding Bell is a must. The bright bell announces your presence and the unique hamburger shape shows you aren’t a mean, selfish trail hog — you have whimsy.
Retails for £6.95 or $9.99 US. Check out other styles here. Oh, and happy April Fool’s Day! (Though if you do end up rigging a hamburger bell to your saddle, please send us photos.)
Craigslist shows us the power of make-believe: you can either believe that these ads are for real, or you can imagine that someone’s just trying to play a very elaborate joke. (Or, you know, maybe they really, really can’t spell.)
We’re going to kick things off with this little gem, submitted by Grace:
Screenshot via Craigslist
Born in 2000. He is a paint pinto double registered. He was born on the farm I’ve had him his whole life. His name is Taz. I just don’t have time to ride him anymore. This horse is like a dog. He is the best horse around. Kid friendly anything you want this horse will do. I won’t take a penny less for him cuz he is so awesome.
Erika brings up a valid question: “Couldn’t get just a bit closer for this picture??”
Screenshot via Craigslist
We agree with Caroline: these sellers are a bit confused — this is not a horse, nor is it a bridle …
Screenshot via Craigslist
This sale is for a high quality saddle that looks new. It is for a medium size horse, it comes with no reigns, straps bits, etc, Only what is shown on the included photos, Call
The horse in this ad actually sounds like a nice girl (click to open a new window with the full ad). The headline, on the other hand … submitted by Danielle:
Screenshot via Craigslist
This mysterious pony/horse in the mist defies comprehension, submitted by Laurel:
Screenshot via Craigslist
Half horse half pony, she hasn’t been ridden in a few year’s, beautiful horse, 800obo call or text for more info
This next ad is actually totally legit, but we thought we’d throw it in just because the form of payment is pretty funny and at this point we need a little comic relief. Submitted by Kristin:
Screenshot via Craigslist
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET READY FOR SPRING
A great pile of aged horse manure is now available. a combination of horse manure and sawdust…..brought to you courtesy of Prince and B
Has been sitting under a tarp for the past 2 years…warm and full of worms. Come and get it.
The horses would like you to bring either a bag of CARROTS or a bag of apples to pay for their services………………. in one end, out the other!
We need someone to buy this horse just to save him from some bad tacking-up skills. Submitted by Martha:
Screenshot via Facebook
Let’s see that a little closer …
Screenshot via Facebook
No price set on this guy, just looking to see what kind of offers are about to come pouring in. We’ll get right on that. Submitted by Kit:
Screenshot via Facebook
We’ll leave you today with this mystery: what is Kid Rock doing schooling this horse shirtless while wearing a fedora? (No, it’s not actually Kid Rock … at least, we don’t think it is.) Why are the stirrups so short? Why is there a $22,000 “adoption fee?” Submitted by Carrie:
Screenshot via Equine.com
Readers, if you run across an “interesting” ad in your Internet wanderings, send it our way! Email the link to [email protected]. Who knows – maybe you’ll help connect a horse with a safe, loving home. Go Riding.
Screenshot via YouTube
Last year we shared a popular drone came video from the same producer on the same Norwegian racehorse farm: whether you’re just coming into spring’s warmth or you’re in a location where it’s been warm all along, this sequel video portrays winter as a beautiful time to go for a gallop!
We love how these galloping and trotting racehorses take everything in stride, from the snow and likely cold to the drone buzzing overhead. We’re happy to watch videos from this winter wonderland all day long!
Go riding!
It’s always a pleasure to watch the Budweiser Clydesdales — they could literally do exactly the same things as our own horses, but somehow the most mundane activities are transformed into magical moments of delightful artistry when it’s the big draft horses doing it.
Case in point — watching the traveling hitch kicking up its heels at Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina. This scheduled rest stop took place almost a year ago in April of 2015 but it’s still fun to watch today:
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The Budweiser Clydesdales running in the horse pasture at Boone Hall Plantation. Video was taken by Boone Hall’s own Laura Bowers.
Posted by Boone Hall Plantation on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
No one seems to appreciate the value of turnout more than the staff of the Budweiser Clydesdales — the traveling hitch makes many stops for the health and safety of its team all around the country, and we’re happy to see the horses enjoying plenty of leisure time. We featured a similar video last year, which you can check out here.
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‘Gram of the Day from @kellyn3153: Out of the 3 horses, he was the only one brave enough to check out the goose in the pasture #ottb #horsesofinstagram #horsenation A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
‘Gram of the Day from @simplyequinedesign_photo: Water ponies #horsenation #horsesofinstagram #horselife A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
‘Gram of the Day from @zoophoria: How to dry saddle pads. #horselife #horsenation #barndogs A photo posted by Horse Nation (@go_riding) on
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KickyBrand.com is an online horse lovers site currently selling clothing, greeting cards and stickers. It also routinely publishes a cartoon strip by Kellie Lewis that has a little bit of kick to it.
