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Just when we were getting used to the longer days and
warm temperatures, summer is on it's way out. Put the fly spray away
and break out the winter blankets! This fall Weatherbeeta is
offering new colors in their favorite sheets and blankets! The
Horseware line continues to be reliable and high quality for a great
price. Contact the Happy Horse today to learn about the new features
and styles for the season.
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Weatherbeeta Click
on the link above to take a sneak peak at Weatherbeeta's new
2006 blanket line. This year WB has improved their designs and
changed their color palette to reflect the colors of the season. As
always Weatherbeeta is offering blankets in many designs, cuts and
quality levels. With so many choices you are bound to find a
blankets that fits your horse and your budget.
Weatherbeeta Orican Regular Neck
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Horseware
Click on the above link to take a
sneak peak at Horseware's new 2006 blanket line. You will be excited
for the things you will see. Horseware has always remained a
favorite among equestrian's because of their unique cuts and styles. With
the introduction of the new Amigo line, everyone is sure to find a
Horseware product in their price range.
Rhino Original Turnout
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Breed
Profile
The Appaloosa
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One of the most colorful of all horse
breeds, The Appaloosa has just as much excitement and color in their
diverse history. Lovers of the breed appreciate this horse for it's
intelligent personality and easy going nature. Not to mention, the
Appaloosa's diverse color patterns and the ability to excel in many
equine disciplines.
The
Spanish introduced horses to Mexico in the 1500s. Following the
Pueblo Revolt, horses rapidly spread throughout North America,
reaching the Northwest around 1700. The Nez Perce tribe became
excellent horsemen and breeders, creating large herds renowned for
their strength, intelligence and beauty. Prior
to the introduction of the horse, the Nez Perce were sedentary
fishers. Horses gave the tribes greater mobility and power, altering
their culture forever. Soon, the Nez Perce were famous throughout
the Northwest for their hunting skills and craftsmanship. These
skills allowed the Nez Perce to trade for necessary goods and
services. With
their superior horses they had little difficulty killing what
buffalo they needed. Soon they began to use the Plains-type tipi in
place of their old community houses…Heavy stone mortars and
similar burdensome possessions were either discarded entirely, or
left at the fishing spots for occasional use.
Famous explorer Meriwether Lewis was appropriately impressed with
the breeding accomplishments of the Nez Perce, as noted in his diary
entry from February 15, 1806.
"Their
horses appear to be of an excellent race; they are lofty, eligantly
[sic] formed, active and durable…some of these horses are pided
with large spots of white irregularly scattered and intermixed with
black, brown, bey [sic] or some other dark color."
It is unknown how many of the Nez Perce’s horses were spotted, but
a possible estimate is ten percent. Settlers coming into the area
began to refer to these spotted horses as “A Palouse Horse”, as
a reference to the Palouse River, which runs through Northern Idaho.
Over time, the name evolved into “Palousey,” “Appalousey,”
and finally “Appaloosa.”
In the mid-1800s, settlers flooded onto the Nez Perce
reservation, and conflicts soon ensued. The Nez Perce War of 1877
resulted in their herds being dispersed. In the late 1800s and
early 1900s, interest in the breed gradually began to grow as
Appaloosas began appearing in Western roundups and rodeos. The
Appaloosa’s flashy coat patterns caught the eye of the public, and
in 1937 an article in Western Horseman entitled “The Appaloosa, or
Palouse Horse” revealed a widespread interest in the breed.
With
the goal of preserving and improving the Appaloosa breed, the
Appaloosa Horse Club was chartered in 1938. From those first few
enthusiasts, the Club has grown into one of the leading equine breed
registries in the world. On March 25, 1975 Idaho Governor Cecil
Andrus signed a bill naming the Appaloosa as the state horse. This
is a deserving honor for a horse that has been an integral part of
Idaho history. Today,
the beautiful spotted horse is one of the most beloved of American
horse breeds and can be found throughout the world, excelling in
disciplines including western pleasure, games, working cow horse and
dressage. Appaloosas are prized for their easy-going dispositions
and their reliability as family horses.
For
more information on the Appaloosa click above
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Equine
Astrology
Virgo
24 August - 22 September
Virgo is the sixth sign of the
zodiac, and is a mutable earth sign, which is ruled by the
planet Mercury. The Virgo-sun horse is therefore naturally a
perceptive and discriminating horse that yearns to be of
service to you. This horse not only needs mental stimulation,
but also wants to refine its communication skills with you and
will bond with you in a discriminating manner if you take time
to learn its body language. A Virgo-sun horse is naturally
clean and tidy and enjoys being groomed. You need to take
special care with your Virgo-sun horse's diet, as this horse
naturally has a sensitive constitution and is therefore prone
to allergies. Virgo-sun horses are worriers by nature, and
will get highly stressed if they suddenly have a lot of
pressure placed on them. You need to give them plenty of time
and reassurance in training. It is important to make sure that
they are educated to cope physically, mentally and
emotionally, before taking them out into a competitive
situation. Otherwise, you could risk your Virgo equine partner
developing chronic stress-related habits that will show up in
competition. Being near water would benefit your Virgo-sun
horse too, as clean water helps to clear away any negative
energy, which they may pick up, due to their sensitivity. Next month Equine Astrology will feature
Libra!
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Product Review Barn
Welcome to the Product Review Barn! Every
month we will feature a product that will be accompanied by a
consumer review. At the Happy Horse we all have our favorite
products and we sure do like to talk about them! The P.R Barn
is a place where we can showcase these items. Any item that is
featured in the Barn will be offered online at a SALE PRICE!
If you find a product that you like e-mail onlinesales@happyhorsetack.com
for the online sale information. Life
has never been so good!
Scoring System:
 Every rider's must have
An excellent equestrian product
Could come in handy
Takes up precious trunk space
Mattes Sheepskin Half Pad
Retail price: $136.00
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The Mattes Sheepskin Half
Pad blows the competition out of sight! Mattes is the
world's leading sheepskin products company with
unsurpassed quality, functional attributes and
appearance. The natural properties of genuine sheepskin
can not be imitated by products made of wool pile, and
especially not by artificial fiber products or foam
products. There is NO chemical treatment of the wool;
this product is 100% natural. The extreme density of the
wool, combined with the upright position of the fibers,
allows air flow between the fibers for excellent
circulation, which provides superior padding and ideal
pressure distribution. In addition, the design, which
does not have any seams through the wool in the saddle
panel area, eliminates rubbing, friction, chafing,
pressure points and heat build-up on the horse's skin.
Natural sheepskin allows no bounce, but provides
extremely high sweat absorption, as its fibers are
capable of absorbing eight times their own weight in
moisture before it even begins to feel wet. The topline
of every Mattes pad is slightly contoured to provide
wither relief and correct fit. This pad cleans up
beautifully and will last for many years!
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Odds &
Ends
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Current Events
* Northern Colorado Schooling Horse Trials
September 24th 2005
Tomora Equestrian Center Greeley,
CO
Two-Phase and Three-Phase
Contact
Lindy Weatherford for More information 970-484-5218
* Triple Creek Ranch H/J
Schooling Show
September 17th 2005
Triple Creek Ranch
Longmont, CO
Contact Lynn McChesney
303-444-4291
* CHJA Medal Finals
September 23-25 2005
National Western Events
Center Denver, CO
Contact Tracey Ferguson
for more information 720-732-0383
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Royal Applause
Jaki Houston
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It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the
rider's nuts, the horse bolts!
~The Horse Whisperer
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