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April 2009 Blog Posts (21)

Is your Vet/Farrier having problems diagnosing your lame horse?

I am not a veterinarian or a farrier but I have considerable background in both areas (learned by necessity)!

I am an infrared thermal imaging thermographer by trade.

I utilize a $16,000 thermal imaging camera in the course of my profession inspecting building problems.

For a significant period of time this equipment is not utilized as it is an investigative tool that I use to diagnose specific problems.

As a horse owner and thermographer I have first-hand… Continue

Added by Billie & Dave Andersen on April 30, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Spring has Sprung

Finally Spring has arrived, woohoo! Time to get out and Trailride. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone looking for a great place to ride. If you have had a chance to view our website, or had the pleasure to visit us on the farm, you know that you can't beat the beauty at Saultopaul. www.saultopaulstables.webs.com Wheather you are looking for a day, weekend or week of great trails to ride, a peaceful camping getaway, or just a great place to enjoy the natural beauty of spring, or… Continue

Added by Bennie Sparks on April 29, 2009 at 6:48am — No Comments

kicking horse

Hey, I need some help, my daughter's spotted saddlebred likes to kick, mostly at me. I have had some near misses lately and when she was younger a direct hit. What is the best way to stop this behavior. I have had horses for years but she is the first one that has been a kicker.

Added by Genia Wilson on April 29, 2009 at 12:12am — 5 Comments

Teachers on the Trails

I work in the public school system and can't wait to get out and ride this summer. Problem is, everybody else seems to be at work! Is there a posse of teachers eager for the trails as well? I live in Hazel Green, Alabama and ride a Spotted Saddle Horse, Dakota.

Added by Cyndy on April 28, 2009 at 6:08am — 9 Comments

Need to hear good & bad Veteran's Ride

I would like to hear your good and bad and suggestions for the next Veteran's Ride.

Added by Diana Steelman on April 27, 2009 at 12:02pm — 3 Comments

Down South Carriage Service

We own a small carriage service here in NW GA/TN boarder for all and any of your special occasions. Whether its a wedding or a birthday party, we can cater to your needs in any way to make your day a special as possible. We have a Voiture Vis-a-Vis that will comfortably hold six people. Its the limo of the carriage world. Check out the pictures on my page. Call me for more info and rates.

Added by Brittany Edgerton on April 26, 2009 at 9:27am — No Comments

Horse boarding, training, and lessons

To everyone in the local area:

I know of three wonderful places to board your horses. Two of which I work at and will be running personally and one is that I just visited and it was beautiful!

Three locations to choose from. One in Dalton/Triple K Farm, this is my main barn where I will be living and running full time. Boarding, lessons, horse shows, and training for any horse will be available in June. Reasonable rates, insurance, lots of riding room, big arena, barn,… Continue

Added by Brittany Edgerton on April 24, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

Anyone looking for a BareFoot Farrier in the College Grove Area?

I recently hired Stronghorse Church to be my farrier. He has been studying with Jim Apple and is very, very good and reasonably priced. I have hired him to come out to College Grove to trim my horse and two others. Currently, he travels from Ashland City, so he is having to charge a small trip charge. I told him I would reach out on this site to see if anyone in the College Grove, Chapel Hill, Franklin area is looking for a barefoot farrier that would be interested in getting on his schedule so… Continue

Added by Kelly Capozzi on April 24, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

Ground tying

I'm interested in how ground tying is taught. I have not seen any training videos on it. Please tell how you have done it, or where I might find information about it.

Added by Jean E. Brown on April 18, 2009 at 10:37pm — 6 Comments

2nd Annual Country Boy Horse Show in Petersburg, TN.

2nd Annual Petersburg

Country Boy Horse Show

Sponsored By - Tibbs Highway Horse Farm and

Spanky Osborne Horse Shoeing Services

Petersburg/Lewisburg, TN

(931) 993-4858 or 993-4886 or (931) 224-3272

Show Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009

Time: Show starts at 6:00 PM

1.) Stick Horse Class (6 yrs. and under)

2.) Lead Line - Feet in Stirrups (6 yrs. and under)

3.) Halter Weanlings - Stallions and Fillies/All Colors

4.) Halter Yearlings -… Continue

Added by Leighanne on April 17, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Murray County Saddle Club has draft horse classes now!

Anyone that lives around here and shows horses knows that there are VERY FEW shows that have draft horse classes. Murray County Saddle Club (I am a member) has a few classes in their open horse show for the mules and drafts. We showed our big boys there and did very well and had a lot of fun! Bring your horses to their monthly open horse shows and don't forget the WAGON TRAIN! This is held in Chatsworth GA by the way. Check out their website for more info or just ask… Continue

Added by Brittany Edgerton on April 15, 2009 at 12:51pm — 1 Comment

LBL-Wranglers Camp opened April 1st, 2009

Land between the Lakes re-opened on April 1st, 2009. We were there 4/8/09 - 4/12/09 all trails were open except #11 & #12. Everything is great.

Added by Debbie on April 14, 2009 at 2:29pm — 4 Comments

My trip to Ireland...

Hey all, I've been traveling in Ireland for the past week and have been amazed to see the cattle population. Sure enough, everyone probably knows that there are far more sheep (>8M) than people (5.6M) in Ireland but there's also cows about everywhere you look. Most of them seem to be dairy cows but i see a lot of herefords and black angus too. The cattle are quite large (tall and fat). Horses are popular in Ireland and quite revered, there is a big horse racing interest here. The pastures… Continue

Added by Mike Murphy on April 13, 2009 at 6:47am — 1 Comment

Bucksnort trail ride

I would love to go on this trailride, but i dont have a trailer right now. I was woundering if anybody has an extra horse that is very calm and gentel that I could ride. I would love to drive up there to meet people on this group. Please let me know. Thanks

Added by Angie on April 8, 2009 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

I am a Tennessee Wannabe!

As I sit here everyday 7:30 to 4 in my office in Princeton NJ I dream of my trail rides with my sister in TN. I will never forget pulling that first hill on Slick in Normandy. I almost peed myself! I have ridden trails in Jersey for 30 years but I had never ridden hills before. I did not relize that Slick had committed himself to his path up and I tried to rein him an easier way. I still remember Lorianna's face when she said something like "You better get going up that hill, never stop on the… Continue

Added by Mary Reiner on April 8, 2009 at 7:51am — 5 Comments

Veterans Trail Ride Count Down

We are doing the finishing touches on marking trail and trimming trees. So if you have any questions give us a call. We hope to see you in a couple of weeks

Come out and meet some of the Veterans that help Veterans as well as others in our community.

SEE YA SOON!!

Added by Diana Steelman on April 7, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Heavy shod horses at a country boy horse show

I need some feed back . Do you think a horse with heavy shoes ,bands, ect. should be aloud at a country boy show

Added by Chad Warren on April 6, 2009 at 5:10pm — 9 Comments

Horse Trailer For Sale

I have a 2 Horse Trailer for sale. It has just been recently primered but has not been painted yet. I am in the process of putting a new floor in. If you are interested email me at antny777@yahoo.com. I am located in Centerville, TN. Serious inquires only may contact me at 931-994-7437.

Added by Tony on April 3, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Gaited Horse Wanted

I'm looking for a very smooth gaited horse to trail ride that doesn't mind being ridden alone and/or with other horses. I prefer to have a gelding but would consider a mare between 14.2 to 15.2 hands tall with no bad habits.

My e-mail address is lex24485@yahoo.com

Added by Shea Ervin on April 2, 2009 at 9:02am — 5 Comments