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Make a Solid Commitment To Your Horse - The Old Gray Mare
I’m always talking about the expense, daily work and commitment involved in keeping and maintaining a horse. Also, I make no secret about the responsibility of the horse owner for the care and upkeep of the horse for the long term. Horse ownership must never be idly undertaken nor should... Submitted 28 days 15 hours ago.

Animals are Funny: Lucifer, a Horse - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat, Winnie (I keep thinking she needs a dog). But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 149 days 12 hours ago.

Animals are Funny: Pot-bellied Pigs - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat, Winnie (I keep thinking she needs a dog). But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 156 days 15 hours ago.

Spare the Rod, Spoil the ... Horse - Dianne Lehmann
I learned a valuable lesson recently. While I would never accept misbehavior from a dog, I seem to tolerate a lot of it from the horse that I ride. In my defense, I didn't realize just how much of our relationship was based on his misbehavior; I wasn't categorizing it as such. Frequently I wish... Submitted 234 days 15 hours ago.

I Finally Rode in my First Horse Show - Dianne Lehmann
To say that I was nervous would be an understatement. I'd fallen off of the horse I was to ride in the show on the Monday preceding the Saturday of the show. I was thinking I had a screw loose for wanting to ride him in a strange place in front of a bunch of people I did not know, all of whom... Submitted 1 year 311 days ago.

I Saw the Fall and Feared the Worst - The Old Gray Mare
It’s just the second Sunday in January of 2012. Here in northern Connecticut, it’s been pleasant enough for this time of year, but it’s catching up with a vengeance. The last couple of days have been frigid, with numbers in the single digits and hitting the zero mark at night.... Submitted 26 days 8 hours ago.

Understanding Basic Horse Behavior and Body Language - The Old Gray Mare
Become knowledgeable about your horse’s behavior and study his body language. You’ll understand him much better. It is possible to figure out your horse’s moods and upsets, when he’s happy or sad, if he is afraid. Knowing his disposition when you are working with him or... Submitted 38 days 4 hours ago.

Different Trots Executed By Horses - The Old Gray Mare
There are more than 300 horse breeds that range in sizes from huge to tiny and anywhere in between. Coat colors vary greatly, and there is even a breed with curly hair. One can be sure there is a suitable breed for anyone with an interest in the horse. Horses differ not only in appearance, size... Submitted 42 days 6 hours ago.

Alert! Horse Lovers and Taxpayers: Horse Slaughter is BIG in the news - - The Old Gray Mare
A Conference Committee of lawmakers is meeting to work out the versions of Agriculture Spending Bill for fiscal 2012. Thus far, differing versions have been passed in the House and the Senate – with grave ramifications for our horses. Again, our horses are under siege. The powers-to-be... Submitted 86 days 10 hours ago.

Horse Racing Events - - The Old Gray Mare
Horse racing has been popular for as long as people owned horses and had leisure time. Over the centuries, horse racing has retained its popularity as an equestrian sport. Racing events are widespread throughout the world. Each type of racing has its own huge international following. ... Submitted 87 days 1 hour ago.

Was It Horse Racing or Was It Simply Gambling? - - The Old Gray Mare
Throughout many centuries, horse racing has been the primary equestrian sport in the world. It remains ever popular although, in my personal opinion, it has mostly become the side show to the betting and gambling rage. It was entirely too disconcerting when I last attended a whole day of horse... Submitted 87 days 2 hours ago.

Letter To Santa From a Horse-Loving Lady - - The Old Gray Mare
Christmas is approaching. It’s only six weeks away and we all know how fast these crazy days will pass by in our busy lives. So, hark, all you insanely preoccupied people! Make your plans, your Christmas lists, purchase gifts, hit your favorite online stores, order, tweak your personal and... Submitted 91 days 3 hours ago.

Learn more about miniature horses and their use by The Guide Horse Foundation - - The Old Gray Mare
Officially established in 1999, The Guide Horse Foundation began an unusual experimental program using small miniature horses as guide animals for visually impaired individuals in the United States. The program evaluates miniature horses as assistance animals and originally started because of the... Submitted 95 days 7 hours ago.

Horse Trivia and Things About Horses You Probably Don’t Know - - The Old Gray Mare
Horses are amazing creatures. In my opinion, no other animal possesses the physical beauty, grace, power and magnificence of the horse. For many years, I have saved tidbits and trivia about horses that are interesting. It might be fun to share some of them with you. Horses lock their leg... Submitted 95 days 7 hours ago.

Texting For Horse People - - The Old Gray Mare
Have you become a texting fan too? The Old Gray Mare thinks that learning a few new texting terms is a good thing. Nothing quite like staying on top of current trends, right? So here, for your texting enjoyment and so that you can better show off to all your horse friends, are some horsy... Submitted 127 days 2 hours ago.

How To Take a Great Horse Picture Using a Digital Camera - - The Old Gray Mare
The digital camera is a marvel that gives us the ability to take numerous pictures without additional expense. Best of all, we are able to see results almost instantaneously. Digital cameras – I love them! And why not? I remember waiting for the latest photo session snapshots to come back... Submitted 132 days 3 hours ago.

For a little while I had barn envy - - The Old Gray Mare
I love to watch some of the home improvement shows on HGTV and DIY. They do a great job enhancing, upgrading and styling living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms. I have yet to see an improvement show for barns and stables, however. Very recently, I grabbed the opportunity to visit a... Submitted 145 days 11 hours ago.

Measure for Horse Turnout or Horse Blanket - - The Old Gray Mare
The weather is getting cooler and the inevitable Fall, and then Winter, will be moving into many locations. Already in Connecticut, leaves are turning colors. It seems to me that it’s all happening a week or two earlier than the norm. It is also the time to consider outfitting your... Submitted 147 days 4 hours ago.

Animals are Funny: Horses - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat (I keep thinking she needs a dog), Winnie. But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 170 days 12 hours ago.

Suki, A Horse With 2/3 Of Body Burned & Blind Will Help Children Who Are Burn Victims - Fran Larson
As I scanned all the depressing and bad news in our local newspaper today, I came upon an article that was so uplifting. It is about a horse, Suki who wanted so much to live, even though the pain was unbearable and now, she has recovered and will be helping children with burn issues. Frances... Submitted 206 days 18 hours ago.

Riding a Canter can be Fun: Fear and Familiarity - Dianne Lehmann
The first time I got up on a horse as an adult, I wondered for a moment why I had thought I wanted to do that. It was very high and he could do anything at the drop of a hat, literally. Horses will spook at just about everything including leaves and butterflies. Mostly they run off, but sometimes... Submitted 1 year 9 days ago.

Horseback Riding 101: Let's Ride - Dianne Lehmann
I've been hanging out with, caring for, and riding horses for well over a year now. We've ridden in a few horse shows and brought home a few blue ribbons. But that doesn't really qualify me in anyway to write about the care and grooming of horses, let alone how to ride them. And believe me when I... Submitted 1 year 190 days ago.

The Grass Is Calling - Bing Limousin
Every living thing, in its own unique style, has its own pastures and its own fences. Are we critters ever really satisfied? Just yesterday, the bull across the street broke through his fence in order to munch on our lush, green, un-mowed lawn and ended up spending the night in our front pasture.... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

Animal Frisbee Days of Spring - Bing Limousin
It has been such a loooong winter for everyone, and everything. It seems that in the grand scheme of things winter and summer are always too long while spring and autumn are always too short. But no matter, it is the quest for the equilibrium that we all share- for all animals. Here at the farm... Submitted 1 year 322 days ago.

How to Care for Your Horse in Winter - The Old Gray Mare
Your horse needs daily care and consistent routine throughout the year. This attention continues even in winter and, in some ways, may become even more important due to severe weather conditions and biting cold. As The Old Gray Mare often says, "You can park your boat in the winter and forget it... Submitted 2 years 53 days ago.