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October 2, 2006
Volume 2, Number 19

Hello Friends,

I am sorry this is coming a little late, but the Dream Ride In The Flint Hills this weekend kind of consumed me. Wow! What a Ride it was. I didn’t think the weather could be any better than last year, but I think we topped that weather.

It was great to see everyone, and the hospitality that the Flying W gave was just tremendous. We saw a lot of old friends and met many new friends. The Best Of America By Horseback Team was there to film the ride, and we will be anxious to see it on RFD TV.

I am going to try to make the trail ride Oct.14 & 15th in Longford, Kansas.  It looks like it is going to be a great weekend of riding. Kerry Kuhn will be there putting on informative clinics. If interested in joining in, give Bailey Perry a call at 785/388-2357 or Michelle Ware at 785/388-2532, or e-mail her at mware@eaglecom.net .

Richard Schrake will be coming to the area the weekend of Oct.28 & 29 at the Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Information is in the calendar of this issue.

Have you checked out our new websites yet? Go to www.betterhorsesnetwork.com and see the new look and information we are going to add. Also you can either go from betterhorsesnetwork or go to www.betterhorsesradio.com and listen to our current show, past shows, and see what is coming up.

I will be at Salina and Ellsworth, Kansas along with Higginsville, MO next week putting on Horse Health Fairs. Information is in the calendar, and I hope to you see you next week.

This Saturday, Oct.7th, is Premier Farm & Ranch’s Grand Opening in St. Joe, MO.  It is held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. I hope you can attend. Melissa and her staff do a great job. Their number is 816/232-1243.

Let me know if I can be of  help.

Happy Trails!

Ernie

Purina Mills Horse Health Fairs are here!    Check our listing of  Horse Health Fairs scheduled in October and November!  Register today, seating is limited!  Your chance to get the latest news and expert tips on keeping your horse happy and healthy...hear secrets on special health needs for your horse, especially for the older horse...and take advantage of Purina Mills' special product offers!  (Click here to view fall schedule or note listings in Calendar Section below)

Calendar of Upcoming Events:

 October

November

The Better Horses Radio Show continues to grow!  Tune in to one of the stations airing our show:
              
                Saturday    9:00am - 10:00am         KMDO 1600 am - Fort Scott, KS
                Saturday    4:00pm - 5:00pm          KFRM 550 am - Clay Center/Salina/Wichita, KS
                Sunday      6:00am - 7:00am           WIBW 580 am - Topeka or listen on-line at http://www.580radio.com/
                Sunday      6:30am - 7:30am           KFEQ 680 am - St. Joe, MO
                Sunday      9:00am - 10:00am         KDKD 95.3 fm - Clinton, MO
                Sunday      4:00pm - 5:00pm          KOFO 1220 am - Ottawa, KS

PLUS . . . we've gone cross-country with the Better Horses Network!
         WOCA - Ocala, FL           KMPH - Modesto, CA           WLEG - Lexington, KY         KSEV - Houston, TX         KLAY - Tacoma, WA
 

             

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Horse Trailer For Sale -- Used, 2005 S&H 3 Horse Bumper Trailer -- Like New!     Call Ernie at 785/418-6047

Also, check the Real Estate section of our Classified Ads for a new listing of some beautiful horse property on 30 acres!
 

Be sure to check our Classified Ads. Click on the Classified Ad box above and then choose any category you would like to view.

If you are interested in advertising an item or just advertising your business or service, click in the box immediately below the Classified Ad box above for rates and placement instructions.

Please note we also have a Stallion Showcase section which is available for placing stallion ads. (Click the link in the box immediately below the Stallion Showcase box above for rates and placement instructions.)

Our subscriber list has grown to over 6,300+ recipients -- almost entirely horse-owning households!  Our ad service is a great way to reach those people.  We hope our Ad Services are are an informative and beneficial addition for our readers!

Horse Management Tip

To Blanket……Or Not To Blanket?

The answer is yes and no. Let’s start with the no. The horse has the ability to poof out his coat, thus providing him with a layer of air which gives him a layer of warm air next to his skin. A blanket will flatten his coat and sometimes depending on the blanket can make him colder than if he wore no blanket at all. If a horse is healthy and has access to good hay, he will not need to wear a blanket in a stall or in a pasture.

Now, the yes part. If you ride often, show, or it is an older horse, then bring out the blankets. Notice I said blankets, not blanket. Your horse will need a nighttime blanket, a turnout blanket and rain wear. All these need to be kept in good condition so your horse will not get tangled in broken straps or get sore spots from an ill-fitting blanket.

Remember, a horse’s coat is governed by the amount of daylight he receives and not the temperature. So when the days begin to grow shorter, he will start to grow a winter coat even though the days are still warm.

Sally Dwyer
Seven Oaks Ranch
www.sevenoaksranch.com

Horsey Treat Recipe

A special fall treat to be shared by you and your favorite horse . . .

Apple Muffins

1 cup flour
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup corn oil
1 cup apples, chopped

Preheat oven to 400o.  Grease muffin tins and set aside.  In large bowl, mix dry ingredients together and set aside.  In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients thoroughly including the apples.  Pour liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients.  Mix until everything is moistened.

Scoop into muffin tins and bake 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve cool to horses . . . and warm to people!     . . . a delightful fall treat!!

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Timely Reminder

When it comes to Equine Research, Purina Mills is the company that can say . . .

“WE FEED OUR FEED TO OUR HORSES, BEFORE WE ASK YOU TO FEED IT TO YOURS!”

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Happy Trails Everyone!

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