Ex-Rolex Horse Needs Help

Subs competed back in the day for Rolex, placing 15th with Olivia Loiacono. He is now 20 years old and his insurance coverage does not cover all of the colic surgery he recently had to undergo. They are asking for assistance. To see more go here: http://thehorseaholic.com/help-needed-for-ex-kentucky-rolex-3-day-event-horse/

I am all for helping other rides. Horses are expensive and coming together as a horse community to help each other makes this whole horse thing possible.

Please donate to the Kentucky Equine Humane Rescue

Last year, during Rolex, I visited the Kentucky Equine Humane Rescue. I actually went to consider taking a horse to keep my older gelding company. I ended up going a different route and helping out a friend and then, recently, after she left I adopted a more local horse. I didn't get the chance to adopt a horse from KEHR, but I think about them all the time.

When I was there all the horses were so happy. They had giant pastures with wood fencing and green grass and the barn was clean and cozy. It was a wonderful place, the kind of place horse girls dream about. They had many horses that would make beautiful riding horses. It wasn't your typically horse rescue, it didn't feel overcrowded. It felt peaceful, well kept, and professionally managed. The people were kind and happy to show us around.

They need our help. I was able to make a small donation of a few hundred bucks and I plan to donate again next year. They will take any small amount and it is a tax deductible. Please consider donating.

Heck, why not adopt?! Their adoption prices range from $250-$1000. Some really wonderful horses for riding too. Not only would you be saving a horse, but the money adopting one horse will help many others at the facility.

My favorite horses up for adoption, photos from Kentucky Equine Humane Society website.

Anna

 Camella



 Echo

 Senator

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Horse rescue at capacity on the news.

Paget, say it ain't so! Clifton Promise tested positive for illegal substances?!

Depressing news I found this morning, that Clifton Promise, a three-day horse ridden by Jock Paget, has tested positive for a strong tranquilizer called Reserpine.

I was cheering for these two to win the Rolex Grand Slam this year, after their back to back wins at Burghley horse trials and Badminton horse trials. Clifton Promise will be banned for 2 months from competition pending the "B" sample. FEI will take the "B" sample for assurance on their decision, if this tests positive as well it is likely they will be suspended. Read more here.

To read more about their previous wins that they may have just blown (sad face) check out my previous September post.

Paget and Clifton Promise Burghley Horse Trials Show Jumping 2013

 

"I am going to need some of that coffee if you are doing to be sedating me." Pretty sure Clifton Promise said that.

Paget and Clifton Promise

 

Chronicle Of The Horse: Four Issues FREE

I love the Chronicle of the Horse magazines, they have great coverage of hunter, jumper, eventing, and dressage news. This morning when scanning through my recent twitter updates I was pleased to find an update for FREE Chronicle of the Horse magazines! Four free issues, it was worth a shot so I filled out the form here. It was fast and easy, they didn’t need my credit card, all they needed was my address. I encourage everyone to sign up and get their free magazines. I am so excited to be receiving magazines in the mail, something about it, its like a new present every month.

Receive your FREE Chronicle of the Horse magazines here.

Horseware of Ireland

Horseware makes some cute stuff at a really great price!  I love their socks and fleece coolers (have multiples of each).  The socks stay soft and so do the coolers! I think Horseware is really taken off, they have even developed the Ice Vibe, which are rechargeable boots that boost circulation in the horse's legs. Really reasonable price at $240.

What is also cool about Horseware is they sponser a Grand Prix CSI 3* $82,000.  This year's winner was a Japanese rider, Eiken Sato on Espyrante.

Beautiful show jacket with the elite look, but not the price, only $100!

 Utility Jacket with cute pinstripes.

 One of my favorite items, their socks!  Seriously, these things stay soft and are very durable.

If you want to up the cute factor get your dog to match your horse!  These collar and dog blankets are perfect.  I love the dog collars because they have that nice padding for comfort.

Saddle pads in different colors.

It's almost fall, so it's time for long sleeve polos.  This navy stripe is a classic.

A belt I am pretty sure I am going to go and buy right now!  $17.99

Another great jacket for riding.  This one is a little more durable for the barn.

I don't think I will ever get sick of the Horseware theme colors and logo.  It does have a polo/European flare that Equestrians love.

Horseware makes some great hand bags that are easy to clean.  The light blue below is my favorite.

A really cute sporty jacket for riding.

I love their coolers.  I have one and they are so soft and stay soft.  You will want to bundle your pony up in one of these.

Wellie boot socks, cute color options.

Rebecca Farms Helmet Cam 2013

From this past month's Rebecca Farms Event in Montana.; helmet cam strapped on Snap Decision and Jeanine Allred on their CIC*** cross country run.

A run out is included for excitement purposes!  She ended up coming in 9th overall.