Nine year old raises money for Baltimore police horses

Nine yr old raises money for police horses

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“August 20, 2009, A nine-year-old girl steps up to help the Baltimore City Police Horse Patrol.” http://wjz.com/video/?id=59551@wjz.dayport.com

WJZ News Mike Schuh reports Girl 9 helps raise funds for Baltimore police horse patrol http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html

Aug 20, 2009

Mike Schuh reports:

Girl Raises Money For City's Mounted Police Patrol

Related story: Funding For City Police Horses Cut (8/3/2009)

Sophia Litrenta raised $2,000 for the city's Mounted Police Patrol.

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A tight city budget is threatening the historic Baltimore Police Mounted Patrol Unit, which needs $150,000 to stay open.

At the crack of dawn Thursday morning, Mike Schuh met with Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld to give an exclusive look at how a 9-year-old girl stepped up to help.

Thursday will be a day third grader Sophia Litrenta will always remember. But it's what she's done that will be remembered by many.

Sophia set up a lemonade stand to raise money for Baltimore City's Mounted Police.

[…]

Sophia took in more than $2,000 in just two hours at her lemonade stand.

[…]

The Mounted Patrol Unit is the longest continuously-running unit in the entire country. It has been in action since 1888.

Sophia's parents say they will continue to collect money and turn all the donations over to police.

To donate money for the horses, click on this

link. Or, you can mail a check, labeled "Mounted Patrol," to:

Baltimore Community Foundation
2 East Read Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

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Democratic Advocate, July 23, 1898: A narrow escape in buggy mishap

A narrow escape in buggy mishap

Democratic Advocate, July 23, 1898.

A Narrow Escape—Mr. William A. Abbott, of Hampstead, was driving to Westminster Monday morning, and Mr. Leonard Rill, of Houcksville, was just ahead of him in another buggy, going at fair rate of speed, when, from some unaccountable reason, the horse ahead dashed into a post fence alongside the road.

Finding that he could not get through the fence the horse suddenly wheeled and ran towards Mr. Abbott's horse. The horse acted as if mad.

Mr. Rill was thrown out and the buggy was smashed to pieces. Mr. Abbott turned his buggy aside to render aid, when Mr. Rill's horse bore down upon Mr. Abbott's horse and buggy.

It was a trying moment for him, as his own horse became frightened and began to jump. The loose horse dashed by, however, barely grazing him, but part of the trapping struck him, injuring the lower part of his right leg.

When Mr. Rill's buggy was demolished he was thrown a considerable distance, and for this reason was uninjured, except being shaken up to a great extent.

Democratic Advocate, July 23, 1898.

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4-H Therapeutic Riding Program riders competed at Thorncroft Equestrian Center

Eleven 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program riders competed at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center

4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County
700 Agriculture Center Dr Westminster, MD 21157

Open to all. 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County is a Maryland not-for-profit organization.

www.trp4h.org

May 27, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Eleven riders representing the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County competed at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Malvern, PA, in the Handicapped Riders Event of the Devon Horse Show this past Memorial Day weekend.

Syd Lea, Sarah Baugher, Sarah Thomen, Brian Watkins, Heather Hoenig, Mary Beth Stone, Ralph Gemmill, Erin Strevig, Gabby Middendorf, Cari Watrous and Megan Roland each competed in Dressage, Trail, and Equitation classes.

Four also showed as a Quadrille, ridden to the music from “Men in Black”.

Heather Hoenig was the recipient of the coveted Brushwood Trophy, awarded to
The Best Rider with Disabilities.

Rascal, a 25-year young Appaloosa, owned by Laura Heller and loaned to 4-H TRP, was the recipient of the Francis P. Hayes Trophy, awarded to the Champion Therapeutic Horse.

Encl:

jpg: men in black = Cari Watrous & Handsom, Megan Roland & JJ, Syd Lea & Rascal, Mary Beth Stone & Hobbs

jpg: rascal hre horse of the year 09 = Heather Hoenig mounted on Rascal, aides = Karen Scott, Barb Peters receiving trophy blanket

20090527 11 4H TRP riders competed at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center

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Today and tomorrow: Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Roxanne Bowman, EXPO! show manager will be glad to answer any questions you, your company or your group have regarding the EXPO!and any opportunities to be part of it.

Contact her at carrollhorseexpo@gmail.com or by phone at 443-621-0274

http://www.carrollhorseexpo.com/ and http://www.carrollcountyagcenter.com/

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Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Schedule Saturday, March 21, 2009
Doors open to the public at 9:00 am

Title Presenter Location Time

Trailer Loading Troubleshooting Kenny Harlow Round Pen Ring 9:00-9:45

Driving Demonstration Tiina Frost Round Pen Ring 10:00-10:30

Every Riding Exercise Begins On the Ground Scott Purdum Round Pen Ring 10:45-11:30

Drill Team Presentation Sweet Rock Stables Round Pen Ring 11:45-12:15

Breed Demo Corbett Manor Farm Round Pen Ring 12:30-12:45

Safe Gymnastics Persimmon Tree Farm Round Pen Ring 1:00-1:45

The Adoption Process Days End Farm Classroom 1 9:00-10:00

Kenny Harlow Q&A Follow Up Kenny Harlow Classroom 1 10:00-11:00

Exercising Fox In Carroll County Fox Chasing Bob Shirley Classroom 1 11:00-12:00

Recommended Equine Vaccinations Dr. Eric Wiles Classroom 1 12:00-1:00

4-H Presentations

Various horse topics to be included Multiple Presenters Classroom 1 1:00-3:00

Scott Purdum Q&A Follow Up Scott Purdum Classroom 1 2:00-3:00

Maintaining Your Horse’s Dental Health Friendship Equine Dental Classroom 1 3:00-4:00

Dog Safety In The Barn* Cynthia Crouse Live Seminar Rm 10:30-11:00

Benefits Of Proper Grooming* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

Show Braiding* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

No Hoof No Horse…Farrier Work* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

How To Choose A Gaited Horse Corbett Manor Farm Live Seminar Rm 3:00-4:00

Schedule Sunday, March 22, 2009 Doors open to the public at 10:00am

Title Presenter Location Time

Round Pen Benefits Scott Purdum Round Pen Ring 10:00-10:45

Intro To Dressage Basics: How Dressage Can Help Every Discipline Teresa Stanton Round Pen Ring 11:00-11:45

Teaching Your Horse To Face His Fears Kenny Harlow Round Pen Ring 12:00-12:45

Paso Fino Training Middlefield Farm Round Pen Ring 1:00-1:30

Breed Demo Corbett Manor Farm Round Pen Ring 1:45-2:00

Intro To Eventing Full Moon Farm Round Pen Ring 2:15-3:00

Extreme Horse Makeover: Tips On Grooming, Sale Preparation, Taking Sale Photos Brummel Horse Farm Round Pen Ring 3:15-4:00

Nutrient Management Janie Dell Classroom 1 10:00-11:00

Scott Purdum Q&A Follow Up Scott Purdum Classroom 1 11:00-12:00

Saddle Fitting Gina Perilla Classroom 1 12:00-1:00

Kenny Harlow Q&A Follow Up Kenny Harlow Classroom 1 1:00-2:00

Adoption Through New Life Farm Cathy Yingling Classroom 1 2:00-3:00

TBA Dr. Eric Wiles Classroom 1 3:00-4:00

Body Clipping Without Lines!* Laura Powell Live Seminar Rm 10:00-11:00

Feather Fund* Lois Szymanski Live Seminar Rm 11:00-12:00

Senior Horse Nutrition Dan Shively Live Seminar Rm 12:00-1:00

Building A Ring At Home Sandy Hart Live Seminar Rm 1:00-2:00

TBA Amy Burke Live Seminar Rm 2:00-3:00

Please note that these times, topics and participants are not final and are subject to change. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the show manager, Roxanne Bowman, at carrollhorseexpo@gmail.com.

*Demonstration will include the participation of animals.

The EXPO! is the major annual fund-raiser for both the Ag Center and the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County - both are 501(c)3 organizations.

Also at EXPO! - you will have a chance to win valuable door prizes, receive give-a-ways and enter to win up to a thousand pounds of feed from one of our sponsors - NUTRENA! We will hold a Chinese-style silent auction for ½ ton of feed each on both Saturday and Sunday (details available at the show). Plus, we will be giving away door prizes every hour during the show provided by the following sponsors:

20090321 Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

SDOSM 20090302

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Homelessness hitting horses

Homelessness hitting horses

Hat Tip: Delusional Duck

Sunday, March 15, 2009 Homelessness hitting horses
Megan Miller CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE
WOODBINE, Md.

Maryland horse owners are "dumping" their unwanted livestock at 10 times the rate of last year, and the horses they're shedding are not just backyard ponies, according to informal statistics from rescue organizations.

Horse-rescue operators are wrestling with a staggering number of horses in need of homes, a byproduct of the region's crumbling economy, struggling racetracks and the closure of U.S. slaughter plants.

Kathy Howe, president of the Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Woodbine, keeps records of every call the farm receives from owners trying to surrender horses.

In February 2008, Days End received eight calls involving eight horses. In February 2009, Ms. Howe recorded 17 calls involving 101 horses - a tenfold increase in just one year. Of the 101, 47 were thoroughbreds.

The majority of callers say they're surrendering their horses for financial reasons, Ms. Howe said…

[…]

But Nicky Ratliff, executive director of the Carroll County Humane Society, thinks many are racing or show horses no longer wanted in the industry for financial or performance reasons.

"Any time that you are using animals for any kind of competition, a certain percentage of those animals will never be able to compete on the necessary level," Ms. Ratliff said. "You're only going to take the cream of the crop. You see how they perform, and the ones that don't, don't have another use."

Read the entire article here: Homelessness hitting horses

20090315 Homelessness hitting horses

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Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Roxanne Bowman, EXPO! show manager will be glad to answer any questions you, your company or your group have regarding the EXPO!and any opportunities to be part of it.

Contact her at carrollhorseexpo@gmail.com or by phone at 443-621-0274

http://www.carrollhorseexpo.com/ and http://www.carrollcountyagcenter.com/

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Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

Schedule Saturday, March 21, 2009
Doors open to the public at 9:00 am

Title Presenter Location Time

Trailer Loading Troubleshooting Kenny Harlow Round Pen Ring 9:00-9:45

Driving Demonstration Tiina Frost Round Pen Ring 10:00-10:30

Every Riding Exercise Begins On the Ground Scott Purdum Round Pen Ring 10:45-11:30

Drill Team Presentation Sweet Rock Stables Round Pen Ring 11:45-12:15

Breed Demo Corbett Manor Farm Round Pen Ring 12:30-12:45

Safe Gymnastics Persimmon Tree Farm Round Pen Ring 1:00-1:45

The Adoption Process Days End Farm Classroom 1 9:00-10:00

Kenny Harlow Q&A Follow Up Kenny Harlow Classroom 1 10:00-11:00

Exercising Fox In Carroll County Fox Chasing Bob Shirley Classroom 1 11:00-12:00

Recommended Equine Vaccinations Dr. Eric Wiles Classroom 1 12:00-1:00

4-H Presentations

Various horse topics to be included Multiple Presenters Classroom 1 1:00-3:00

Scott Purdum Q&A Follow Up Scott Purdum Classroom 1 2:00-3:00

Maintaining Your Horse’s Dental Health Friendship Equine Dental Classroom 1 3:00-4:00

Dog Safety In The Barn* Cynthia Crouse Live Seminar Rm 10:30-11:00

Benefits Of Proper Grooming* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

Show Braiding* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

No Hoof No Horse…Farrier Work* TBA Live Seminar Rm TBA

How To Choose A Gaited Horse Corbett Manor Farm Live Seminar Rm 3:00-4:00

Schedule Sunday, March 22, 2009 Doors open to the public at 10:00am

Title Presenter Location Time

Round Pen Benefits Scott Purdum Round Pen Ring 10:00-10:45

Intro To Dressage Basics: How Dressage Can Help Every Discipline Teresa Stanton Round Pen Ring 11:00-11:45

Teaching Your Horse To Face His Fears Kenny Harlow Round Pen Ring 12:00-12:45

Paso Fino Training Middlefield Farm Round Pen Ring 1:00-1:30

Breed Demo Corbett Manor Farm Round Pen Ring 1:45-2:00

Intro To Eventing Full Moon Farm Round Pen Ring 2:15-3:00

Extreme Horse Makeover: Tips On Grooming, Sale Preparation, Taking Sale Photos Brummel Horse Farm Round Pen Ring 3:15-4:00

Nutrient Management Janie Dell Classroom 1 10:00-11:00

Scott Purdum Q&A Follow Up Scott Purdum Classroom 1 11:00-12:00

Saddle Fitting Gina Perilla Classroom 1 12:00-1:00

Kenny Harlow Q&A Follow Up Kenny Harlow Classroom 1 1:00-2:00

Adoption Through New Life Farm Cathy Yingling Classroom 1 2:00-3:00

TBA Dr. Eric Wiles Classroom 1 3:00-4:00

Body Clipping Without Lines!* Laura Powell Live Seminar Rm 10:00-11:00

Feather Fund* Lois Szymanski Live Seminar Rm 11:00-12:00

Senior Horse Nutrition Dan Shively Live Seminar Rm 12:00-1:00

Building A Ring At Home Sandy Hart Live Seminar Rm 1:00-2:00

TBA Amy Burke Live Seminar Rm 2:00-3:00

Please note that these times, topics and participants are not final and are subject to change. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the show manager, Roxanne Bowman, at carrollhorseexpo@gmail.com.

*Demonstration will include the participation of animals.

The EXPO! is the major annual fund-raiser for both the Ag Center and the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County - both are 501(c)3 organizations.

Also at EXPO! - you will have a chance to win valuable door prizes, receive give-a-ways and enter to win up to a thousand pounds of feed from one of our sponsors - NUTRENA! We will hold a Chinese-style silent auction for ½ ton of feed each on both Saturday and Sunday (details available at the show). Plus, we will be giving away door prizes every hour during the show provided by the following sponsors:

20090321 Carroll Co Horse Fair and Expo schedule

SDOSM 20090302

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When 'breaking news' was all about horse and buggy accidents

When 'breaking news' was all about horse and buggy accidents

February 4, 2009

Eagle Archives By Kevin Dayhoff Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 2/01/09

More than 100 years ago, horse and buggy accidents were a staple of the "breaking news" diet of local newspapers.

One example occurred Feb. 1, 1896, when the now out-of-print American Sentinel carried a brief about a horse and buggy accident involving a mail carrier. Under the heading of "Taneytown Items," the paper reported:

"On last Monday afternoon when Mr. John Shriner, who carries the mail from this place to Harney, was leaving for home, his horse became frightened and, in some way, fell to the ground, breaking one shaft off his cart. When the animal regained his feet the broken shaft struck him on the heels causing him to run away.

"After he had run some distance the cart was upset and threw Mr. Shriner to the ground with great force. He was dragged some distance and finally delivered from his dangerous position by the horse getting loose from the cart, which was badly wrecked.

"Mr. Shriner was badly bruised and scarred, and has not been able to attend to his duties since the accident, but is now slowly improving and will soon be carrying the mail again."

So let me get this straight. Neither rain nor sleet nor snow are problems for postal carriers, but apparently being dragged by a horse is?

Years ago, Jay Graybeal wrote a column for the Historical Society of Carroll County about a number of horse and buggy accidents that were reported in the May 19, 1893, edition of the defunct Democratic Advocate. Apparently roaming farm animals were involved in several mishaps.

"Mr. Jesse Long, living near Tannery, was thrown from a wagon last Sunday evening. He was returning from Tannery Station, driving a young horse to a small wagon, when the bridle came off the animal's head. The horse started to run, and running against a cow in the road, upset the wagon and threw Mr. Long out. ... Dr. W. K. Fringer rendered medical services."

"On Monday morning as Mr. Wm. Burgoon, of Bachman's Valley, and his son were on their way to this city, the horse became frightened at a goat and ran off a bridge near the residence of Mr. Jacob Zacharias, on the Littlestown pike, and fell a distance of 14 feet down into a gully. Mr. Burgoon had a leg bruised, his son received a small cut near the eye, the carriage top was smashed and the harness broken."

Let that be a lesson. Don't let a horse get your goat ... or your cow.

Read the rest of the column here: When 'breaking news' was all about horse and buggy accidents

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Carroll County Horse Fair and EXPO press release

Carroll County Horse Fair and EXPO press release

January 12, 2009

For additional information contact: ROXANNE BOWMAN

carrollhorseexpo@gmail.com or 443-621-0274

CARROLL COUNTY AG CENTER TO PRESENT: Carroll County Horse Fair & EXPO! March 21 & 22, 2009

Westminster, MD - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. To satisfy the growing demand for useful information needed by small farm and individual horse owners, backyard and weekend riders and owners, horse-related clubs and beginner and intermediate English and Western riders – the Carroll County Ag Center will hold the Carroll County Horse Fair & EXPO!, March 21 & 22, 2009 in the beautiful Shipley Arena. The entire event with the exception of several clinics will take place 'under the same roof'!

Expanding on the popular "HORSE FAIR" event operated for 13 years by the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County – the EXPO! has expanded to provide practical knowledge for the average horse owner. In addition to the educational component, the EXPO! also includes a trade show with over 100 vendors displaying the latest and greatest in equine products and services. New and used tack and supplies will also be available at the TRP 'Clover Corral' at very reasonable prices.

'Hands-on' demonstrations and clinics will operate during all hours of the EXPO! and will answer questions such as: What do you do if your horse comes in from the field lame? How do you treat an abscess in a hoof? What vaccinations should my horse be getting? Do you think my saddle is the reason my horse is bucking? How do I get my horse on the trailer? In addition, nationally- known clinicians Scott Purdum and Kenny Harlow will both be presenting on Saturday and Sunday and will be available afterwards to answer any questions you may have.

Admission is $5 for those eight years of age and older. And, as an extra bonus – we have arranged with the J Bar W Ranch to offer EXPO! attendees a 'combo-pass' which allows them to attend both the EXPO! on Saturday and then the popular "Battle of the Beast": bull-riding show Saturday night. The combo-pass is offered at $20 for adults and $15 for children 8 to 12 for both events.

The EXPO! is the major, annual fund-raiser for both the Carroll County Ag Center and 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County - both 501(c)3 organizations. Profits from the EXPO! will help fund the many unique and worthwhile events and programs provided by both The Carroll County Agriculture Center and the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County. All of us at the EXPO! are excited about the opportunity for horse lovers in and around Carroll County to have a show of this caliber here at home. We hope to see you there!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, EXPO! DEMONSTRATION AND CLINIC SCHEDULES AND A LIST OF SHOW VENDORS, GO TO http://www.carrollhorseexpo.com/ or call 443-621-0274.

20090112 Carroll County Horse Fair and EXPO press release
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Utah county commissioner Hansen kisses horse to pay for lost bet

Utah county commissioner Hansen kisses horse to pay for lost bet

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Fox News is carrying an AP story that a “Utah county official (has) made good on a lost bet — by puckering up for a pony.

“Davis County Commissioner Alan Hansen found himself kissing a 3-year-old sand-colored horse named Reno after a contest between Davis County and the Davis Hospital Medical Center over who could lose the most weight.

“Members of the team that shed the most pounds got to watch their boss kiss a farm animal. This year, the county employees won — losing 397.6 pounds, just slightly trimmer than the hospital workers.

“Hansen was not around when his fellow commissioners locked lips with a cow over the weekend, but met up with Reno on the front steps of the county courthouse for a quick smooch.

“But not before he slathered on some lip balm and popped a breath mint.
He told the mare: ‘This is more for you than me.’ ”

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,409382,00.html

20080823 Utah county commissioner Hansen kisses horse to pay for lost bet

20060603 KDDC Maryland Equestrian Special Olympics

Maryland Equestrian Special Olympics
June 3, 2006

Caroline and spent the day at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland volunteering with the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County at the Maryland Equestrian Special Olympics.

Unfortunately, I did not take my camera, so I drew a few pictures of the event. Please enjoy them above.

According to the Special Olympics Maryland Web-site:

"Equestrian sports events have been a part of Special Olympics since 1983, when the first competition was held in Louisiana, USA. At the 1987 World Games, 38 athletes competed in the equestrian competition, and one year later the sport was added to the official program of Special Olympics Sports . At the 1991 World Games, 140 athletes competed in this event, and in 1995 the number of athletes rose to over 200, representing 33 countries. Events Special Olympics athletes who compete in the equestrian events learn to ride, develop sports skills and gain the self confidence to direct and control a horse. Athletes are able to compete in a variety of English and Western style events, including relays, drill teams and prix caprilli (jumping events). "

If you are asking, "What is Special Olympics?"; according to the Special Olympics Web-site:

"Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programming for more than 2.25 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 150 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates people’s diverse gifts. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. There is no cost to participate in Special Olympics."

To make a donation to the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County, please contact:

Program Coordinator: Karen Scott: trp4h AT adelphia.net

Information/ Registration: Peggie Roland: peggier AT att.net

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Top Ten Exercises to Become a Better Horseman

Top Ten Exercises to Become a Better Horseman

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Labels: Animals, Animals horses

Originally posted September 21, 2000

10. Drop a heavy steel object on your foot. Don't pick it up right away. Shout, "Get Off, Stupid! GET OFF!"

 9. Leap out of a moving vehicle and practice "relaxing into the fall." Roll lithely into a ball and spring to your feet.

 8. Learn to grab your checkbook out of your purse and write out a $200 check without even looking down.

 7. Jog long distances carrying a halter and a carrot. Go ahead and tell the neighbors what you are doing -- they might as well know now.

 6. Affix a pair of reins to a moving freight train and practice pulling to a halt. Smile as if you are having fun.

 5. Hone your fibbing skills: “see, hon. moving hay bales is FUN!" and, “no, really, I'm glad your lucky performance and multimillion dollar horse won the blue ribbon. I am just thankful that my hard work and actual ability won me second place"

 4. Practice dialing your chiropractor's number with both arms paralyzed to the shoulder and one foot anchoring the lead rope of a frisky horse.

 3. Borrow the US Army's slogan: Be All That You Can Be -- bitten, thrown, kicked, slimed, trampled, frozen...

 2. Lie face down in a puddle of mud in your most expensive riding clothes and repeat to yourself, "This is a learning experience, this is a learning experience, this is..."

 1. THE NUMBER ONE EXERCISE TO BECOME A BETTER EQUESTRIAN: Marry money.

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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf

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