Ohy, vey. Where did the warm weather go? I am so waiting for spring to be here and stop teasing us. I LOVE it when the snow is melting and the sun is shining and the eaves are dripping. Now, tonight, it's 23 degrees and I have started the wood stove upstairs - AGAIN! Argh!!!
The boys are loving it. They are running around in the sun, enjoying the warmth. There is nothing in all the world that smells quite as nice as a sun-warmed horse neck. Bliss. If I could bottle that smell, I might just be the richest woman in the world.
So, for those of you out there that are horse lovers and have a little time, I have a project and a challenge for you. Find a local horse person. Volunteer to clean stalls. Brush the horse. Make a friend with the owner and the horse. Not only will the owner and the horse love it, but it will make you feel GREAT! Volunteer at a shelter if you aren't able to work with a horse. Take a dog for a walk. Brush a cat. Share your love with another animal.
No, I'm not asking you to feed it. Or adopt it. (Unless you have the finances and experience to do so!) Just share some human warmth and companionship with an animal who will return your love unconditionally and thousands time over.
:) Looking forward to tomorrow's sun and warmth and going to see if I can add to MY fur coat!!!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Looking for a Horse?
This is truly the time if you are interested in getting a horse. Look at the auction prices. Horses that are in their teens, trained up the wazoo to ride AND drive are going for around $175 average. Pick your flavor and type. It's hard to even GIVE a nice trained horse away these days.
DON'T just take a horse because you 'can.' If you don't know what you are doing, work with someone who does. Someone who is trustworthy and honest. That has the horses and your best interest at heart. Just look in the newspapers an online if you think that 'just anyone' can "OWN" a horse. If you don't believe me, just do a search.
If you do have the location, and means, to get a horse, here are some sites - there are literally dozens for little (under $500) or no cost at all. Go visit them. With a horse person. Make sure you get what you are looking for, because, in most cases, you can't give them back if something isn't right. Don't get suckered into 'well I felt sorry for it' if you don't know what you are doing and don't have the finances to sink a LOT of money into a horse that may or may not live. Or be anything you can, eventually, use. It's a lot like buying a car. Don't buy a micro-mini if you need a dump truck.
Ok, here are some of the sites I have collected:
dreamhorse.com
equinenow.com
equinehits.com
equine.com
craigslist.com
getyourhorse.com
horsetopia.com
horseville.com
horseclicks.com
horseweb.com
horsetraders.com
horsecity.com
horseheadquarters.com
kijiji.com
bestpony.com
bestequine.com
drafts4sale.com
petfinder.com
horsefinders.com
palouseads.com
cowboyway.com
livedeal.com
If you come up with others, let me know.
ALSO - do a search. There is usually a rescue or two in your area that has horses or knows of horses in need of a good home.
For the New England Area, visit http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Specifically for Vermont, go to www.SpringHillRescue.com
Check out their horses. Visit their web sites. Check on their non-profit status. Make sure you are giving money to a reputable place. There are many scam artists out there. Don't buy something you can't put your hands on and check out for yourself.
To locate others, visit http://www.fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/ and there is a list on the side of the blog. They also do a Friday Featured Rescue.
:)
DON'T just take a horse because you 'can.' If you don't know what you are doing, work with someone who does. Someone who is trustworthy and honest. That has the horses and your best interest at heart. Just look in the newspapers an online if you think that 'just anyone' can "OWN" a horse. If you don't believe me, just do a search.
If you do have the location, and means, to get a horse, here are some sites - there are literally dozens for little (under $500) or no cost at all. Go visit them. With a horse person. Make sure you get what you are looking for, because, in most cases, you can't give them back if something isn't right. Don't get suckered into 'well I felt sorry for it' if you don't know what you are doing and don't have the finances to sink a LOT of money into a horse that may or may not live. Or be anything you can, eventually, use. It's a lot like buying a car. Don't buy a micro-mini if you need a dump truck.
Ok, here are some of the sites I have collected:
dreamhorse.com
equinenow.com
equinehits.com
equine.com
craigslist.com
getyourhorse.com
horsetopia.com
horseville.com
horseclicks.com
horseweb.com
horsetraders.com
horsecity.com
horseheadquarters.com
kijiji.com
bestpony.com
bestequine.com
drafts4sale.com
petfinder.com
horsefinders.com
palouseads.com
cowboyway.com
livedeal.com
If you come up with others, let me know.
ALSO - do a search. There is usually a rescue or two in your area that has horses or knows of horses in need of a good home.
For the New England Area, visit http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Specifically for Vermont, go to www.SpringHillRescue.com
Check out their horses. Visit their web sites. Check on their non-profit status. Make sure you are giving money to a reputable place. There are many scam artists out there. Don't buy something you can't put your hands on and check out for yourself.
To locate others, visit http://www.fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/ and there is a list on the side of the blog. They also do a Friday Featured Rescue.
:)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
When Life Hands you Lemons...
If we are supposed to make lemonade, then, honey, we have enough of a supply to last us well through Labor Day.
The horses are fine, the girls are fine. The husband is still alive and living in the same house. Barely.
Personal crisis up the wa-zoo.
THE one good note - set your clocks forward at 2 am. :) Spring is going to spring on us one of these days. Of course, our weather forecast is for rain, snow, sleet. But mostly rain at our elevation.
Horses, horses and more horses are in the market place and on the list for auctions. If you were thinking of buying or getting a horse, it's your time. People are having a most difficult time GIVING trained, sane, safe horses away.
Due to the economy, the lack of work, the foreclosures, the animals are on the first line of 'disposable' things in people's lives. If you have the means, support your local rescues or humane societys. If you can foster, donate, socialize, educate or volunteer, now is the time that we have the most need.
Hang in there. I don't think we've hit bottom yet, but hope that we are close enough to call it. Things will get better. They always do.
Be greatful and appreciate all you do have. There are so many out there that don't even have the basics.
So, while I am whining that it's not spring yet and the snow is still coming, those might be pennies from heaven for those that plow. Ignore me and my belly-aching. I truly have it good. And I do most humbly appreciate it.
IF you need help with your horses, go to www.newenglandequinerescues.com and find the help page. DO NOT let your animals suffer. There is someone who will help.
:)
The horses are fine, the girls are fine. The husband is still alive and living in the same house. Barely.
Personal crisis up the wa-zoo.
THE one good note - set your clocks forward at 2 am. :) Spring is going to spring on us one of these days. Of course, our weather forecast is for rain, snow, sleet. But mostly rain at our elevation.
Horses, horses and more horses are in the market place and on the list for auctions. If you were thinking of buying or getting a horse, it's your time. People are having a most difficult time GIVING trained, sane, safe horses away.
Due to the economy, the lack of work, the foreclosures, the animals are on the first line of 'disposable' things in people's lives. If you have the means, support your local rescues or humane societys. If you can foster, donate, socialize, educate or volunteer, now is the time that we have the most need.
Hang in there. I don't think we've hit bottom yet, but hope that we are close enough to call it. Things will get better. They always do.
Be greatful and appreciate all you do have. There are so many out there that don't even have the basics.
So, while I am whining that it's not spring yet and the snow is still coming, those might be pennies from heaven for those that plow. Ignore me and my belly-aching. I truly have it good. And I do most humbly appreciate it.
IF you need help with your horses, go to www.newenglandequinerescues.com and find the help page. DO NOT let your animals suffer. There is someone who will help.
:)
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
What Happened to Spring?
It's 9:17 pm. It's 12 degrees outside. What in the world happened to spring being right around the corner?
I'm freezing my butt off. It's too cold outside. I had to get hay earlier today. Then I came home and put the horses in. No time to schmooze... no time to snuggle.
My wonderful husband keeps telling me that spring is right around the corner. Yeah, right. Just like the light in the tunnel is not the oncoming train. Just wait for the wreck.
So, for those of you who are still in the frozen north, hang in there. Do what I did. I went online and found a bunch of pictures of people riding their horses on green grass and started to cry.
That's ok, though. I'm inside by the wood stove and at least the tears aren't freezing on my face.
Sigh. Ohy, vey.
I'm freezing my butt off. It's too cold outside. I had to get hay earlier today. Then I came home and put the horses in. No time to schmooze... no time to snuggle.
My wonderful husband keeps telling me that spring is right around the corner. Yeah, right. Just like the light in the tunnel is not the oncoming train. Just wait for the wreck.
So, for those of you who are still in the frozen north, hang in there. Do what I did. I went online and found a bunch of pictures of people riding their horses on green grass and started to cry.
That's ok, though. I'm inside by the wood stove and at least the tears aren't freezing on my face.
Sigh. Ohy, vey.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Man's Guide to the Female Equestrian in his Life...
EASY TO LOCATE: She's either off on the horse or out in the barn
UPHOLDS THE DOUBLE STANDARD: Smooches with the most bewhiskered beast, but quickly recoils when you need to shave.
OWNS ONE VACUUM CLEANER: And operates it exclusively in the barn.
A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: Providing the party is given by another horsey wife.
ECONOMY MINDED: Won't waste your money on permanents, facials, or manicures.
A CULINARY PERFECTIONIST: Checks every section of hay for mold but doesn't blink when she chars your dinner a little.
OCCASIONALLY AMOROUS: But never leaves lipstick on your collar, at worst, slight trace of chap stick.
EASY TO OUTFIT: No need for embarrassing visits to uncomfortable little boutiques. You can find all she wears at your local tack store.
FEATURES A SELECTIVE SENSE OF SMELL: Bitterly complains about your sticky-sweet cigar smoke while remaining totally oblivious to the almost visible aroma of her boots drying next to the heater.
UNMISTAKABLE IN A BATHING SUIT: She's the one whose tan starts at the nose, ends at the neck, and picks up again at the wrists.
A DEDICATED CLUB WOMAN: As long as the words "horse" or "riding" appear in its name.
HAS YOUR LEISURE AT HEART: Eliminates grass cutting by turning every square inch of lawn into pasture.
A MASTER AT MULTIPLICATION: She starts with one horse, adds a companion, and the next time you look there are five.
KEEPS AN EAGLE EYE ON THE BUDGET: Easily justifies spending six hundred dollars on tack or feed but croaks when you blow ten on bowling.
AN ENGAGING CONVERSATIONALIST: Can rattle on endlessly about pedigrees, training or breeding.
SOCIALLY AWARE: Knows that formal occasions calls for clean boots.
A MOVING FORCE IN THE FAMILY: House by house, she'll get you to move closer to horse country (and farther away from your job).
EASY TO PLEASE: A new wheelbarrow, custom boots, or even a folding hoof pick will win her heart forever.
SENTIMENTAL FOOL: Displays a minimum of six 8x10 color photos of the horse in the house and carries a crumpled snapshot of you (taken before you were married) somewhere in the bottom of her purse.
SHOWS HER AFFECTION IN UNUSUAL WAYS: If she pats you on the neck and says "you're a good boy", believe it or not, she loves you!
MOTHER HEN: If you say you feel bad , she says she is sorry, take some meds and go to bed, you're essentially on your own. Let the horse(s) get sick or injured you may not see her for days as she has temporarily moved into the barn.
Things every man should realize before marrying a horsewoman.
1. The horse(s) will always come first, understand this going in.
2. A clean house is a sign of an ignored horse, this is unacceptable.
3. You can be King of the castle; that makes it your responsibility.
4. I'm Queen of the barn. Invasion of your things will be considered an act of war.
5. Grass is sacred. However, the horse is allowed to tear up the sod with his hoofs. If you do the same with your 4-wheeler, you're dead.
6. I fed the horses, you're allowed in the kitchen; so feed yourself.
7. Horses can't use pitchforks, but you CAN use the vacuum.
8. If you must write in the dust, please don't date it.
9. Manure is a wonderful aroma and useful by-product. Make the best of it, plant me some roses.
10. If I helped you 'mess' the bed, don't expect me to 'make' it too.
11. Kitchen closed on all beautiful days.
12. A little horse hair in the washer won't kill you, it's clean.
13. Whenever you think you are a 'real stud' go take a closer look at the fellows in the barn. They are gelded.
14. Ring bell for maid service. If no one answers, do it yourself.
15. The house was clean once this season. What more do you want?
16. If you don't like my standards of cooking and cleaning, then lower your standards.
17. A clean barn makes a happy horse; A happy horse makes me happy. A happy me is much easier to live with.
18. PMS is nothing compared to a woman kept from her horse.
19. A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, and my kitchen is delirious.
20. YOU can help keep the kitchen clean. Take me out to dinner.
21. If you want dinner on the table when you get home, bring the pizza with you.
22. A dozen leafy green bales in the barn means more and smells sweeter to me than a dozen roses in a bouquet.
23. The hell with a real fur coat, (my horse already has one)... give me real fence instead.
24. You want to know where you rate with me? Just count the horses and add one.
25. So this isn't home sweet home... adjust!
(some minor alterations were done by Lynn :)
Jennifer A. D. Madden, D.V.M.
Few Horse Farm
97 Mountain View Lane
Elma, WA 98541
UPHOLDS THE DOUBLE STANDARD: Smooches with the most bewhiskered beast, but quickly recoils when you need to shave.
OWNS ONE VACUUM CLEANER: And operates it exclusively in the barn.
A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY: Providing the party is given by another horsey wife.
ECONOMY MINDED: Won't waste your money on permanents, facials, or manicures.
A CULINARY PERFECTIONIST: Checks every section of hay for mold but doesn't blink when she chars your dinner a little.
OCCASIONALLY AMOROUS: But never leaves lipstick on your collar, at worst, slight trace of chap stick.
EASY TO OUTFIT: No need for embarrassing visits to uncomfortable little boutiques. You can find all she wears at your local tack store.
FEATURES A SELECTIVE SENSE OF SMELL: Bitterly complains about your sticky-sweet cigar smoke while remaining totally oblivious to the almost visible aroma of her boots drying next to the heater.
UNMISTAKABLE IN A BATHING SUIT: She's the one whose tan starts at the nose, ends at the neck, and picks up again at the wrists.
A DEDICATED CLUB WOMAN: As long as the words "horse" or "riding" appear in its name.
HAS YOUR LEISURE AT HEART: Eliminates grass cutting by turning every square inch of lawn into pasture.
A MASTER AT MULTIPLICATION: She starts with one horse, adds a companion, and the next time you look there are five.
KEEPS AN EAGLE EYE ON THE BUDGET: Easily justifies spending six hundred dollars on tack or feed but croaks when you blow ten on bowling.
AN ENGAGING CONVERSATIONALIST: Can rattle on endlessly about pedigrees, training or breeding.
SOCIALLY AWARE: Knows that formal occasions calls for clean boots.
A MOVING FORCE IN THE FAMILY: House by house, she'll get you to move closer to horse country (and farther away from your job).
EASY TO PLEASE: A new wheelbarrow, custom boots, or even a folding hoof pick will win her heart forever.
SENTIMENTAL FOOL: Displays a minimum of six 8x10 color photos of the horse in the house and carries a crumpled snapshot of you (taken before you were married) somewhere in the bottom of her purse.
SHOWS HER AFFECTION IN UNUSUAL WAYS: If she pats you on the neck and says "you're a good boy", believe it or not, she loves you!
MOTHER HEN: If you say you feel bad , she says she is sorry, take some meds and go to bed, you're essentially on your own. Let the horse(s) get sick or injured you may not see her for days as she has temporarily moved into the barn.
Things every man should realize before marrying a horsewoman.
1. The horse(s) will always come first, understand this going in.
2. A clean house is a sign of an ignored horse, this is unacceptable.
3. You can be King of the castle; that makes it your responsibility.
4. I'm Queen of the barn. Invasion of your things will be considered an act of war.
5. Grass is sacred. However, the horse is allowed to tear up the sod with his hoofs. If you do the same with your 4-wheeler, you're dead.
6. I fed the horses, you're allowed in the kitchen; so feed yourself.
7. Horses can't use pitchforks, but you CAN use the vacuum.
8. If you must write in the dust, please don't date it.
9. Manure is a wonderful aroma and useful by-product. Make the best of it, plant me some roses.
10. If I helped you 'mess' the bed, don't expect me to 'make' it too.
11. Kitchen closed on all beautiful days.
12. A little horse hair in the washer won't kill you, it's clean.
13. Whenever you think you are a 'real stud' go take a closer look at the fellows in the barn. They are gelded.
14. Ring bell for maid service. If no one answers, do it yourself.
15. The house was clean once this season. What more do you want?
16. If you don't like my standards of cooking and cleaning, then lower your standards.
17. A clean barn makes a happy horse; A happy horse makes me happy. A happy me is much easier to live with.
18. PMS is nothing compared to a woman kept from her horse.
19. A messy kitchen is a happy kitchen, and my kitchen is delirious.
20. YOU can help keep the kitchen clean. Take me out to dinner.
21. If you want dinner on the table when you get home, bring the pizza with you.
22. A dozen leafy green bales in the barn means more and smells sweeter to me than a dozen roses in a bouquet.
23. The hell with a real fur coat, (my horse already has one)... give me real fence instead.
24. You want to know where you rate with me? Just count the horses and add one.
25. So this isn't home sweet home... adjust!
(some minor alterations were done by Lynn :)
Jennifer A. D. Madden, D.V.M.
Few Horse Farm
97 Mountain View Lane
Elma, WA 98541
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Help a Rescue, with something you Throw Away
A new way to help a rescue - with something you throw away!
Help New England Equine Rescue help horses! http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Write ~ RE: NEER TAGS ~ on the envelope, on the bottom left corner....
Nutrena / Triple Crown / Lucerne Farms ~ Dengi / Agway / Poulin
Thank you to the gals who went the extra mile and volunteered to do this for the horses!!!
It would be greatly appreciated and helpful to horses in need if you could please collect the following tags and / or UPC's for New England Equine Rescue & EMERGENCY FUND (to help people who are struggling to keep their horses fed in this economy so there are NO MORE starved horses!)....
Even if you do not buy these products - take the initiative and ask stables, horse owners, barns, farmers, in your area to collect for you to pick up every couple weeks; talk to your feed stores and see if you can leave a collection box etc..
Thank you!
Tags / UPC 's can also be held and dropped off to us at various fundraiser throughout the year...
Thank you in advance for helping to promote these programs
---------------------------------------------------
Nutrena feed tags products include:
life design,
vitality,
legacy,
safe choice,
XTn, energx -
.35 cents each tag
empower =
50 cents.
triumph,
horse kwik ,
NW stretch hay extender,
10 cents each.
naturewise,
cargill milk plus,
dairy way and
dairy focus feeds,
20 cents each
loyall pet food,
river run dog food,
40 cents each,
all other nutrena grain products ( including chicken feed etc..)
10 cents each.
send to:
Cheryl Byam
7 Byam Rd
New Boston, NH 03070
OR
Mary Martin
3 Uptack Rd
Groveland, MA 01834
or there is a collection can at the register and on the BB at the
Essex County Co-op in Topsfield, Ma
-------------------------------------------------------
TRIPLE CROWN PARTNER'S PROGRAM INFO
(TC) STANDS FOR TRIPLE CROWN
.35 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for the products listed below.
TC 10 &14,
PERFORMANCE ETC LITE,
TC SENIOR,
TC GROWTH,
TC COMPLETE,
TC HERBAL,
TC 12 & 30 SUPPLEMENTS FORAGE PRODUCTS
.25 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase.
TC GRASS FORAGE,
TC ALFALFA FORAGE
TC CONDITIONING CHAFF
On the Forage bags there should be a UPC bar code and to the left of that will be "Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc,"
mail Upc' s to
Amanda Raymond
74 Mountain Road
Burlington, MA 01803
or
Cindy Mickle
177 Red Fawn Rd
Brewster, MA 02631
(Cindy also takes Agway grain proofs - see below)
---------------------------------------------------
AGWAY FOOD LABELS.
35 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for the products listed below
AGWAY SUPERIOR EXTRA LITE: PELLETED
AGWAY SUPERIOR GOLD PERFORMANCE: 10-10-10:TEXTURED
AGWAY SUPERIOR EMERALD 10-10-10
AGWAY SUPERIOR SENIOR: TEXTURED
AGWAY SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: 10%, 12%, 14% TEXTURED & PELLETED
AGWAY MARE & FOAL RESPOND
.25 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for:
AGWAY EQUI-GEM 10% & 12% TEXTURED & PELLETED
AGWAY EQUI-GEM HIGH FIBER
AGWAY ALFALFA
AGWAY ALFALFA TIMOTHY CUBES
-----------------------------------------------
Help New England Equine Rescue help horses! http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Write ~ RE: NEER TAGS ~ on the envelope, on the bottom left corner....
Nutrena / Triple Crown / Lucerne Farms ~ Dengi / Agway / Poulin
Thank you to the gals who went the extra mile and volunteered to do this for the horses!!!
It would be greatly appreciated and helpful to horses in need if you could please collect the following tags and / or UPC's for New England Equine Rescue & EMERGENCY FUND (to help people who are struggling to keep their horses fed in this economy so there are NO MORE starved horses!)....
Even if you do not buy these products - take the initiative and ask stables, horse owners, barns, farmers, in your area to collect for you to pick up every couple weeks; talk to your feed stores and see if you can leave a collection box etc..
Thank you!
Tags / UPC 's can also be held and dropped off to us at various fundraiser throughout the year...
Thank you in advance for helping to promote these programs
---------------------------------------------------
Nutrena feed tags products include:
life design,
vitality,
legacy,
safe choice,
XTn, energx -
.35 cents each tag
empower =
50 cents.
triumph,
horse kwik ,
NW stretch hay extender,
10 cents each.
naturewise,
cargill milk plus,
dairy way and
dairy focus feeds,
20 cents each
loyall pet food,
river run dog food,
40 cents each,
all other nutrena grain products ( including chicken feed etc..)
10 cents each.
send to:
Cheryl Byam
7 Byam Rd
New Boston, NH 03070
OR
Mary Martin
3 Uptack Rd
Groveland, MA 01834
or there is a collection can at the register and on the BB at the
Essex County Co-op in Topsfield, Ma
-------------------------------------------------------
TRIPLE CROWN PARTNER'S PROGRAM INFO
(TC) STANDS FOR TRIPLE CROWN
.35 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for the products listed below.
TC 10 &14,
PERFORMANCE ETC LITE,
TC SENIOR,
TC GROWTH,
TC COMPLETE,
TC HERBAL,
TC 12 & 30 SUPPLEMENTS FORAGE PRODUCTS
.25 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase.
TC GRASS FORAGE,
TC ALFALFA FORAGE
TC CONDITIONING CHAFF
On the Forage bags there should be a UPC bar code and to the left of that will be "Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc,"
mail Upc' s to
Amanda Raymond
74 Mountain Road
Burlington, MA 01803
or
Cindy Mickle
177 Red Fawn Rd
Brewster, MA 02631
(Cindy also takes Agway grain proofs - see below)
---------------------------------------------------
AGWAY FOOD LABELS.
35 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for the products listed below
AGWAY SUPERIOR EXTRA LITE: PELLETED
AGWAY SUPERIOR GOLD PERFORMANCE: 10-10-10:TEXTURED
AGWAY SUPERIOR EMERALD 10-10-10
AGWAY SUPERIOR SENIOR: TEXTURED
AGWAY SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: 10%, 12%, 14% TEXTURED & PELLETED
AGWAY MARE & FOAL RESPOND
.25 CENTS credit for each original proof of purchase for:
AGWAY EQUI-GEM 10% & 12% TEXTURED & PELLETED
AGWAY EQUI-GEM HIGH FIBER
AGWAY ALFALFA
AGWAY ALFALFA TIMOTHY CUBES
-----------------------------------------------
Lucerne Farms rewards program (aka Dengi) worth 20 cents each:
need proof of purchase seal found on the back of Lucerne Farms forage feeds:
"totally Timothy,
hi-fibre,
alfa supreme, and
timothy plus alfalfa"
send to :
Amanda Raymond
74 Mountain Road
Burlington, MA 01803
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**POULIN:**
They give groups like us a 'Card Kit', I send those who use POULIN a card, when you buy grain it is punched, every punch is worth 25 cents. When the card is full (or a couple of cards), send it back to me...
NEER
1487 Boston Neck Rd
Saunderstown RI 02874
fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net
In the mean time, you can send all Poulin tags to:
Linda Davis
490 Moody Rd
Pike NH 03780
http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
need proof of purchase seal found on the back of Lucerne Farms forage feeds:
"totally Timothy,
hi-fibre,
alfa supreme, and
timothy plus alfalfa"
send to :
Amanda Raymond
74 Mountain Road
Burlington, MA 01803
------------------------------------------------------
**POULIN:**
They give groups like us a 'Card Kit', I send those who use POULIN a card, when you buy grain it is punched, every punch is worth 25 cents. When the card is full (or a couple of cards), send it back to me...
NEER
1487 Boston Neck Rd
Saunderstown RI 02874
fatoldfarmwife@verizon.net
In the mean time, you can send all Poulin tags to:
Linda Davis
490 Moody Rd
Pike NH 03780
http://www.newenglandequinerescues.com/
Monday, February 23, 2009
Just another day in Hell, Vermont :(
I truly wish there was a new topic to write about. Like riding my horse in the sun and green grass for hours. Like the lawn needs mowing. Like the flowers are blooming and a warm breeze is gently blowing through the house. Instead, I have gusty, cold winds rattling the windows. Sending snow drifts all over the places we just shoveled. Having to use snow shoes to put out the hay in the fields. Like my poor little pug having asthma/esophageal swelling/irritation.
I just got done checking my emails. More and more bad news. Don't want to believe me? Sign up on a web site called pet-abuse.com for email updates on current, pending and closed cases in your area. My inbox has something daily from them. The world at it's worse. Then sign up for the rescue newsletters. Google horse neglect and see the thousands of hits.
No, I'm not all doom and gloom. It's a bad time of year for everyone. The weather is bad. The economy sucks. The hay prices are up, the supply is down, and the end to winter is not in sight. My truck is dead at the garage - the only good part about that is it made it home from South Carolina before it decided to die.
The good news is that my husband has a good job and jobs lined up through Christmas. We have a cord of wood downstairs, both the stoves are running at maximum capacity. We do have two trucks that are working. I have a new boss at work, so my schedule will slowly start returning to normal. My horses and other animals (besides poor Maggie) are all doing well. I pay the last $100.00 on my vet bill when I get paid this week. My girls are all well. My husband and I took our oldest up this morning to Randolph Tech Center, where she has been accepted for starting in the Fall. I do truly feel blessed. I just wish all families and all animals have what mine do.
So, the horses are in for the night, the farrier is due in the morning and it's predicted to be 44 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. I certainly hope so. It's 17 degrees right now with a brisk wind blowing. My ears are frozen! In to snuggle with Maggie beside the wood stove and warm up before I go to bed.
I just got done checking my emails. More and more bad news. Don't want to believe me? Sign up on a web site called pet-abuse.com for email updates on current, pending and closed cases in your area. My inbox has something daily from them. The world at it's worse. Then sign up for the rescue newsletters. Google horse neglect and see the thousands of hits.
No, I'm not all doom and gloom. It's a bad time of year for everyone. The weather is bad. The economy sucks. The hay prices are up, the supply is down, and the end to winter is not in sight. My truck is dead at the garage - the only good part about that is it made it home from South Carolina before it decided to die.
The good news is that my husband has a good job and jobs lined up through Christmas. We have a cord of wood downstairs, both the stoves are running at maximum capacity. We do have two trucks that are working. I have a new boss at work, so my schedule will slowly start returning to normal. My horses and other animals (besides poor Maggie) are all doing well. I pay the last $100.00 on my vet bill when I get paid this week. My girls are all well. My husband and I took our oldest up this morning to Randolph Tech Center, where she has been accepted for starting in the Fall. I do truly feel blessed. I just wish all families and all animals have what mine do.
So, the horses are in for the night, the farrier is due in the morning and it's predicted to be 44 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. I certainly hope so. It's 17 degrees right now with a brisk wind blowing. My ears are frozen! In to snuggle with Maggie beside the wood stove and warm up before I go to bed.
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