A Different Kind of Cow “Pony”
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Regina of Germany wanted a horse, but her parents said no. So the resourceful teen trained one of the family's cows to ride and jump. The two share a remarkable bond that was cultivated over many hours spent together during training. Two years later "Luna" can hack with best of them. (I especially like Regina's fashion sense and the fact the cow goes in a simple halter.)
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Sponsored Article - Win a $100 Dover Giftcard
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Sign up at halfoffhorsetack.com for a chance to win a $100 Dover Giftcard, amongst other prizes. Half Off Horse Tack is a new website where you get daily emails of discounted equestrian goods. Similar to Groupon, but just focused on horse tack, services, events and the like.
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This Might Not be the Best Photo to Advertise your Stud with
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I came across this photo while looking at a local boarding facility's website on their stallion page. This stallion, Gonzo's Jazzy Decor, is a perfectly nice horse I'm sure. This photo just isn't the best choice for promoting him. Unless, they were thinking "Hey, look how good our boy is, he'll put up with anything, even awful jumping form."
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Finding Free or Cheap Horses on Craigslist
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In the current economy, if you've got cash, there is a serious firesale going on in the horseworld. You can get really nice horses that two years ago would have sold for $10,000 for around $5,000. There are many people who find themselves unable to keep up with the monthly bills of horse ownership and just want to find a nice, responsible home for their fancy show horse. There are also lots of free/cheap medium quality animals to be found on Craigslist.
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Using all Breed Pedigree to Research your Horse
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My horse is half-Saddlebred and registered with the half Saddlebred Registry of America. Using www.allbreedpedigree.com I was able uncover some interesting information about her Saddlebred ancestors.
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Adopt a Wild Horse Online
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The Bureau of Land Management has a website, where you can view adoptable Wild Horses.
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Why you should buy a domain
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Many, many horsey businesses have websites. Even small barns. This is great. Websites are modern business cards. Every barn should have a website. If you can't afford a web designer, there are plenty of tools to make a website on your own. But that's a topic for another day. Today is about buying a domain. Learn how to put your best foot forward, by purchasing your own domain... It's a very small, worthwhile investment in your business or hobby.
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