Our Horses (and Stuff about Horses)
Introduction

Horses have always been the love of my life (after my husband)! I grew up with them doing everything from trail riding to halter, pleasure, jumping and performance competitions. Then I joined the Army, later found a good job in the suburbs and settled down to do the domestic thing. I never forgot or lost interest and 20 years later here we are, back in the country. I had to have a horse again. One turned into two and two made three, then four, and who knows how many more may grace our pastures...

Our Horses

Other Horse Stuff


Chester

Gypsy Vanner Colt - Chester Maia's colt Chester, our newest foal on the farm. You can see more of Chester here Chester's Page

KLF Bronze Flash of Thunder, 8/26/2009, Chestnut Gypsy Colt
GVHS #GV01807F1
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Maia

Gypsy Vanner Mare - Maia Maia joined our family on August 10th, 2009. You can see more of Maia here Maia's Page

Rollin Thunder Maia, 2001, Bay Tobiano Mare
GVHS #GV01506P
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Hairy

Gypsy Vanner Colt Our Gypsy colt "Hairy". This wonderful breed is also known as the Gypsy Vanner, Gypsy Cob or Irish Tinker. You can read about Hairy here Hairy's Page

RGF Ramblin Man, 4/5/2008, Piebald Stallion
GVHS #GV01324F1
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Halfpint

Shetland Pony Halfpint Our Shetland Pony "Halfpint" was adopted 9/2008. You can see more about him here Halfpint's Page

Halfpint, Approx 2 Years Old, Black Gelding
Not Registered
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Tequila

Colt Trouble "Tequila" is our second foal born here on the farm to Junior (Sire) and Carmel (Dam) below. You can see more about him here Tequila's Page

Docs Dbl Tequila Bar, 6/21/2006 Sorrel Gelding
AQHA #4978293
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Snipper

Filly Snipper Snipper is our first foal born here on the farm to Junior (Sire) and Carmel (Dam) below. You can see more about her here Snipper's Page

Note: Snipper has gone to a new home with her GodFather. He was there when she was born and is the perfect forever home for her!

Docs Lil Snipper Gal, 5/27/2005 Sorrel Filly
AQHA #5004426
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Junior

Our stallion Junior Junior was our first addition after moving here (12/6/2004). After all you can't put horses on a 1/4 acre in the suburbs! I fell in love with Junior when I saw him. He is a stallion, has a wonderful nature and we get along just fine. He loves Howard best, as Howard is always sneaking him treats, but never riding him! You can learn more about him here Junior's Page

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Carmel

Our mare Carmel Horses are like Lays potatoe chips, you can't have just one! I had a stud and I needed a mare. I looked for a foundation mare to breed to Jr, but ran across Carmel first. This is one gorgeous mare with lots of personality and terrific on the trails. She is the typical ALPHA mare and pretty uppety, but we have built a strong, trusting relationship. Carmel is about 16 hands and a Registered American Quarter Horse. You can learn more about her here Carmel's Page

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Budweiser Clydesdale Commercials

If you love horses, you have to love the Budweiser Clydesdale commercials whether you like the beer or not.

911 Clydesdales
911 Tribute
Clydesdale Babe When I Grow Up Clydesdale Snowball Fight Snowball Fight
Hank Tries Out Hank Tries Out Clydesdale Donkey Clydesdale Wanna Be Streaker Streaker
Playing Fetch Playing Fetch Playing Football Playing Football Zebra Ref Zebra Ref
Clydesdale History Clydesdale History Horse Love Horse Love Horse and Mouse Horse and Mouse
Friends and Fences Friends and Fences Seasons Greetings Seasons Greetings Original Budweiser Commercial Original Budweiser Commercial

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Horse Worming

I keep a chart on my desk provided from Safe-Guard for easy reference for what to use and when. My "Mr Vet" is in agreement with this. However, I have seen articles in horse magazines and on the Internet that recommend NOT worming so often as this may build up a resistance. Here is an excellent link for more info on worms and wormer active ingredients: HorseTalk
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Foaling Date Calculator

From the time of conception, the average mare takes 343 days to foal. This varies from 320 to 360 days. We are using the 343 day calculation below.

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Mare Care Activity Dates
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Equine Rhinopneumonitis / /
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Update vaccines for highest levels of antibodies in colostrum / /

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My Favorite Horse Links

Many of these links I have set to Georgia specific information where available. Many also have information on other states and countries too.

Email to recommend related links or report broken links.

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