Posted by tomtroughton on May 14, 2009 under Appaloosa, Horse - Main, Horse - Stories, Horse Breeds, Tom Troughton | 
Horseback Riding
What a beautiful time of year for horseback riding. In many parts of the nation, the trees are blooming, the wildflowers are starting to bloom and the birds and other creatures come rushing out of the quietness of winter.
This has always been my favorite time of year to ride. There is something magical about riding a horse through a forrest that is exploding with life.
As a young boy, I remember riding “Blanca.” She was an Appaloosa who loved the barn. When I was able to encourage her with much prodding to leave the barn, we had such a wondrous time. I guess her hesitancy for leaving the barn was due to my lack of riding skills. Nevertheless, she put up with me and gave an “eleven year boy” much adventure.
I hope many boys and girls, as well as older “horse lovers”, find the time to enjoy horseback riding this spring / summer season. Whether it is your first time or one among numerous times, you can enjoy the adventure.
Tom Troughton
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Posted by tomtroughton on May 3, 2009 under Gold Horse Jewelry, Horse - Main, Horse - Stories, Horse Breeds, Tom Troughton |
Nothing brings out the stars and the super rich like the Kentucky Derby!
Mine That Bird
Jockey, Calvin Borel wins on “Mine That Bird“, a 50-1 long shot. One of the amazing “stats” is that he took his horse from “dead last” to first!
Mine That Bird won by an amazing 6 3/4 lengths, making this one of the biggest upsets ever in Kentucky Derby history. I wish I would have had a few thousand on the horse who was sold for only $9500 as a yearling! (Beats the 2 million dollars a couple of others sold for)
Celebrities attending the event were
- Bethenny Frankel
- Kim Kardashian
- LeAnn Rimes
- Valerie Bertinelli
- Joey Faltone
- “Kid Rock”
- Travis Tritt
- Brooke Shields
and many many more!
For a race that last close to two minutes and has over 150, 000 attendees, it is truly a piece of American history. Sometimes the race winners go exactly as the odds predict and at other time, you never know what will happen at the Kentucky Derby. (Louisville KY)
Tom Troughton
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Posted by tomtroughton on February 6, 2009 under American Saddlebred Horse, Gold Horse Jewelry, Horse - Main, Horse Bracelets, Horse Breeds, Horse Earrings, Horse Jewelry, Horse Lover Gifts, Horse Necklace, Horse Pendant, Silver Horse Jewelry |
The American Saddlebred Horse is an icon when it comes to “Horse Lovers.” They are beautiful animals. They are definitely the “Peacocks of the show world of horses.” The exaggerated high stepping action of the Saddlebred horse has made it quite famous. They are very alert and seem to love the attention of the crowd. The Saddlebred horse is known for their awesome gaits, from the walk to the cantor, they are a true “crowd pleaser.” Horse Jewelry Store caters to the “saddlebred horse lover” by carrying jewelry that is specifically designed and crafted for the lover of the American Saddlebred Horse. We are now carrying a line of both Sterling Silver Horse Jewelry as well as 14kt gold horse jewelry. In Silver we are pleased to announce horse pendants, horse necklaces, horse earrings and horse bracelets. In 14 kt gold horse jewelry, we carry the gold horse pendants. Please check out our specials at: http://www.horsejewelrystore.com
Posted by Dr. Deb on January 25, 2009 under Horse - Main, Horse - Stories, Welsh Pony |
Everyone remembers the first pony to capture their heart. For me, my first “love” was a Welsh pony named Jelly Bean. Jelly Bean lived at Pony Farm in Temple NH, where I was fortunate to begin taking riding lessons when I was 6-years-old.
I loved Jelly Bean. His study, stocky, little Welsh pony body, was the perfect size for me, a timid and quite 6-year-old. I loved to put my arms around his neck and bury my nose into his white coat. Grooming him was very soothing for me and apparently for him as well, as he would often start to nod off in the process.
Riding Jelly Bean was and adventure and challenge and he helped me to build confidence and assertiveness. Like any good Welsh pony he was determined. A wonderful trait, except when his focus was the closest tuft of grass that he could find. My little arms were no match for his strength. Holding firmly onto the reins, I was pulled down onto his neck, head first, when he decided to plant his nose into some juicy grass. Thank goodness for my saddle, or I would have had many tumbles right down Jelly Bean’s neck and onto the ground. The final solution was that on trail rides either the instructor would pony me, or tie baling twine from my saddle to Jelly Bean’s bit, to prevent the frequent nose dives.
My first horse show with Jelly Bean for some could have been seen as a disappointment, but it was a good experience for me. The classes included Sit-A-Buck and a basic equitation class. I didn’t even place, but I did receive a ribbon. It was purple, likely for good participation, but I didn’t care. I was proud of my ribbon and proud of Jelly Bean. He looked so festive with that purple ribbon pinned to his bridle.
Jelly Bean, the Welsh pony who taught me how to ride, will live in my heart forever. I am grateful for the love, patience, and yes, even focused stubbornness that he showed me. I grew in the process by spending time with him and I’ve come a long was from being a timid 6-year-old.
Deborah Barnett, Ph.D.
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Posted by tomtroughton on January 19, 2009 under American Saddlebred Horse, Horse - Main, Horse Breeds, Horse Jewelry, Horse Necklace, Horse Pendant, Tom Troughton |
This Saddlebred Horse Necklace is .925 Sterling Silver. Horse Jewelry for the Equestrian.
Saddlebred Horse Necklace
This horse pendant is about 1-1/4 inch tall and about 1-1/2 inches wide. It is a great medium size horse necklace designed for the horse lover! The American Saddlebred Horse necklace is a wonderful gift for any horse lover.
The Saddlebred Horses are noted for their gaits; five of the main gaits are: the walk, the rack, the trot, the slow gait and the cantor. They are truly amazing to watch.
The Saddlebred Horse has quite an extensive history. Horse Jewelry Store ships worldwide. To see this and more Horse Jewelry visit Horse Jewelry Store – Gifts for the Horse Lover
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Posted by tomtroughton on January 16, 2009 under Horse - Main, Horse Breeds, Morgan Horse, Tom Troughton |
The “Morgan Horse” is an American Breed of horse. Justin Morgan acquired a colt in 1789 and named him Figure. Figure was the founding sire of all the Morgan Horses. There is a book about “Figure” called Justin Morgan Had a Horse. There is post in the Findings Blog about the book. http://writer2b.wordpress.com/2008/03/26/justin-morgan-had-a-horse/
Some Morgan Horses have ”Bay Characteristics” of the brown body and black mane and tail. Although the colors do vary. One beautiful variation is black with brown mane and tail. They are gentle and easy-going and great with kids.
Morgan Horses are often used in show arenas. With their upright powerful build they are great for trail riding, jumping, and were originally used for plowing fields and by their ealry owners. If one word describes the Morgan Horse it would have to be “versatility”. The horse is a great all around animal.
There is a wonderful association called The American Morgan Horse Association or the AMHA. It features registry information and even a magazine dedicated to the Morgan Horse. The association also has news and dates of upcoming events.
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Posted by tomtroughton on January 13, 2009 under Arabian Horse, Horse - Main, Horse Breeds, Tom Troughton |
The “Arabian Horse” breed has a very distinguished face and head. It has large eyes and nostrils and a small muzzle.
Arabian Horse
Arabian horses are a very kind-hearted and a loving horse, but they also have high energy. For this reason, they are often used by younger adults in equine sports. They are oftenly used in therapeutic programs.
In the 1700’s, the Arabian Horses were imported from Europe. Originally, the Arabian Horse Breed was from the Middle East. They usually stand between 14 and 15 hands tall. They come in a variety of colors with grey and brown being popular.
There is an association called “Arabian Horse Association” (AHA). It host 37,000 members. It is a full service breed association and registry for Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses. You can visit the association at Arabian Horse Association.
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Posted by tomtroughton on January 12, 2009 under American Paint Horse, Horse - Main, Horse Breeds, Tom Troughton |
The American Paint Horse was used by Native Americans and was thought to be introduced by the Spainairds. They migrated into the other heards of horses in the plains area of the United States. As well as the Native Americans, they were also used extensively by cowboys. They are very friendly, but also high spirited. They are fantastic for hearding cattle. The reason for the name “American Paint Horse” are their prominent colors. They can either be a light color with darker markings or the other way around, dark color with lighter markings.
American Paint Horse
Pintos are often included in the American Paint Horse group of breeding, although some breeder associations will divide the two into different subgroups. The word “Pinto” means “Paint” in the Spanish language. The American Paint Horse is definitely a well rounded versatile horse. Great for riding, work, or showing.
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Posted by tomtroughton on January 8, 2009 under Horse - Main, Horse Breeds, The American Quarter Horse, Tom Troughton |
The American Quarter Horse- The Quarter Horse is often used for trail riding. It is the most popular horse breed and numbers in the millions. It is a great horse for the new and the veteran horseback rider. It is also used by the Mounties and police stations for patrol. The American Quarter Horse is also very agile and fast. This combined with their wonderful temperament explains why they are so popular. You can’t go to a rodeo without seeing one of these horses. They are truly a favorite!
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