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The seasons continue to change and Winter is here! With winter comes shorter days, strong wind, and the HOLIDAYS!
Celebrate this holiday season with great gifts for all of your
equestrian friends. The Happy Horse is just the place to find all of
these great things!
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Life is Good Pony
$16.95
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The Happy Horse is proud to offer the
best selection of equine inspired gifts for children or adults who
are young at heart. The "Life is Good" Pony by Unipak is
sure to be a favorite. This little guy has been well fed and is
looking for a warm and cozy barn to call home. He is certainly an
easy keeper and truly enjoys cuddling on cold nights. This pony is
just one of the many soft and loving horses looking for a new home
this holiday season!
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Ariat has done it again this season! The color
palette sets the tone for these cooler months. Wine is a stunning
fall color that goes with just about anything. The Ariat Thermal
Boucle Zip Cardigan in Wine will provide the warmth that is needed
for an under layer and also will keep you looking stylish and
comfortable. The Boucle is just one example of Ariat's excellent
apparel line for Fall. Besides Ariat, The Happy Horse stocks a full
assortment of Horseware, Arista and Dublin apparel that is sure to
please every fashion maven. Stop in soon to see the latest
styles!
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Ariat Thermal Boucle Zip Cardigan
$89.95
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Equine Edibles Bran Mash
$8.95
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The Holiday season would not be
complete without a bunch of things to spoil your horse with! One of
the Happy Horse's favorite items to pamper your horse with are the
Bran Mash flavors by Equine Edibles. These single servings are
perfect for your horse on those cold mornings or when ever you feel
like treating him. All flavors are also sold in a 7.5lb pail for
multiple servings. This is just one example of all the fine goodies
that the Happy Horse has for your horse this season.
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Breed
Profile
The Fell Pony
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There is a demand for an all-round family pony
capable of carrying all members of the family and versatile enough
to fulfill a wide variety of jobs previously done by two or three
more specialized animals. In this capacity the Fell pony is ideal
being well up to the weight of a heavy adult. Their size still makes
them suitable for experienced children, with many having the right
temperament for younger children. In many respects the present day
family Fell pony is mainly continuing to apply to modern demands,
the same adaptability which endeared it to the Lakeland farmers of
approximately a hundred years ago.
As a hack and general riding pony, the Fell's fast
walk and easy paces make it a pleasant and comfortable ride, and its
sure footedness ensures a safe passage over the roughest country. It
is possible to ride a Fell pony through places where other lighter
bred ponies would come to grief and Fells seem to have a sixth sense
which alerts them to possible danger, they seem to know which is the
soundest track through soft marshy ground or the safest descent of a
rocky hillside.
To test these qualities The Fell Pony Society
holds an annual performance trial where the course comprises a
varied range of difficult terrain including steep and twisting
hills, boggy ground, a watercrossing and several natural hazards
such as fallen logs and the like. Fell Ponies are generally
creditable jumpers, particularly across country, being both agile
and very clever on their feet, which is a valuable asset when
jumping "blind" when out hunting. Although most lack the
scope to make top class jumping ponies, their abilities are well up
to local shows or Pony Club events where many prove their worth.
The rediscovery of Driving as a recreational sport
has given the Fell pony the means of continuing in a job which it
has traditionally done for centuries. They are well suited to this
work, having great stamina. The fact that the Fell Ponies breed very
true to type makes it very easy to find matched pairs than is the
case with many of the other breeds. Their main limitation in
competitive work is their lack of speed, but their tireless energy
compensates amply and several acquit themselves well in combined
driving events. A few Fell Ponies are still used in Scotland
carrying the stags and grouse panniers down from the moors. Some of
HM The Queen's ponies are sometimes used for this purpose at
Balmoral while others are used for both riding and driving by the
Royal Family. Large numbers of Fell Ponies are used in riding and
trekking stables throughout the country because of their steady
temperaments and useful size. The Riding for the Disabled movement
employs a number as mounts for both disabled children and adults.
All these attributes make the Fell pony an all
round versatile family pony.
Click on the Pony above to get
more information
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Equine
Astrology
Scorpio
23 October- November 22
Scorpio is the eighth sign of
the zodiac, and is a fixed water sign, which is ruled by the
planet Pluto. The Scorpio-sun horse therefore has a natural
dramatic intensity, deep sensitivity and tremendous staying
power. This horse generally has a robust and strong build,
with keenly penetrating eyes and a magnetic aura. Due to
Pluto's rulership of Scorpio, the issue of power is a key in
your relationship with your Scorpio-sun horse. This horse will
be deeply loyal to you if you treat it with gentleness,
affection and firmness. If you take time to earn its trust by
proving that you are a leader who is sensitive to its
emotional needs, then it will give its all to you. If,
however, you abuse your power by trying to bully or dominate
the Scorpio-sun horse with physical threats and intimidation,
then you risk turning your horse into a frightened and
dangerous being that will defend itself to the bitter end,
regardless of the consequences. The Scorpio- sun horse needs
to be given opportunities to let off emotional steam, for its
all-round well being. It is therefore important to integrate
activities into your ongoing training routine, that provide
this outlet, as well as give it reassurance of your
trustworthiness as a leader. The Scorpio-sun horse loves to
play in water, and as clear water helps to remove negative
energy, it would have an emotionally therapeutic effect on
this horse. Like the scorpionic symbol of its sign, the
Scorpio-sun horse is naturally inscrutable, and does not trust
easily, so is often misunderstood. As the sign of Scorpio
rules the reproductive organs, this horse may be prone to
difficulties in this area, if it holds onto negative emotions. Next month Equine Astrology will feature
Sagittarius!
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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
Weatherbeeta Pearl Show Fleece
Retail price: $99.95
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Odds &
Ends
DRESSAGE, n.: the passionate pursuit
of perfection by the obsessively imperfect
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