Archive for 'Around The Barn'
You Don’t See Horses at Dog Shows!
In my opinion, dogs should not be allowed at horse shows. I realize everyone adores their dogs (I have two Beagles) and many dogs are well behaved around horses. However, some dogs bark, whine, and get loose at horse shows and can injure horses and riders. Why put horses and riders in danger? I have first [...]
Full StoryBucked Off, Yet Another Pony
My eleven year old daughter Katelyn was trying out a pony, when a dog suddenly ran into the arena. The pony bolted, bucked and Katelyn went flying through the air landing on her head and left shoulder. An ambulance quickly arrived on the scene and transported Katelyn to Mercy Folsom Hospital. After numerous x-rays, Katelyn was diagnosed [...]
Full StoryYamaha Announces 2011 Rhino 700 FI
Rhino Remains Most Off-Road Capable Side-by-Side Vehicle
CYPRESS, Calif. – February 2, 2010 – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces its 2011 Rhino 700 FI Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, including a new Sport Edition, will begin arriving at dealers this summer. Yamaha’s leading Rhino continues to hold the top spot as the toughest, most off-road capable and [...]
Yamaha Announces All-New EF2400iSHC Generator
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., introduces a High Current version of the top selling EF2400iS – the new EF2400iSHC. Compact, lightweight and quiet while still powerful, reliable and with low emission, the Yamaha EF2400iSHC generator is perfect for camping, tailgating, powering workshop equipment or at home as back-up during a power outage.
From small [...]
Polaris Announces 2010 Limited Edition RANGERs and RZRs
Minneapolis, January 21, 2010 – Polaris Industries today announced the company’s new limited edition ATV and Side-by-Side offerings. In the past, Polaris’ limited editions have been cosmetic upgrades such as paint but this offering also includes units with performance and technology upgrades. Included, is the first RANGER CREW and RANGER RZR with electronic power [...]
Full StoryGGT Footing Comes to Equine Unlimited
Rescue, CA-Preparations are underway at Equine Unlimited to improve the footing in Malinda Kregoski’s outdoor arena. A total of ten truck and transfer loads of fine white sand were delivered to mix with the GGT-Footing, a fabric-and fiber based lofting agent, that has been used in Europe for some time and is now finding its way [...]
Full StoryPolaris RANGER 6×6 Workhorse Completely Redesigned for 2010
In 2009, Polaris introduced the ruggedly re-engineered RANGER that was the hardest working and smoothest riding RANGER EVER built. For 2010, the RANGER 6×6 gets its turn.
The 2010 RANGER 800 6×6 receives a 15 percent power upgrade with the addition of the 800 twin EFI power plant. Along with the power boost, [...]
Full StorySearching for a Large Show Pony
My daughter Katelyn has grown out of her medium size pony named Hollywood. With the Winter Classic Horse Show right around the corner we are feeling the pressure to find her a new pony. Our search continues daily by reviewing pony ads on Dreamhorse.com, equine.com and bayequest.com, yet I’ve only found five ponies [...]
Full StoryPolaris Announces Industry’s First Four-Seat Sport UTV
I can imagine showing up to a horse show one weekend with the new four seat Polaris RZR 4, and then hitting the trails with the family the next weekend.
We should have our hands on one within a month, so stay tuned.
Jon Crowley, UTVGuide.net
Nine months ago, Polaris announced a relationship with Robby Gordon and today [...]
Full StoryPrevent Horse Fence Failure
Over the last 20-some years, I have traveled the world, giving seminars on fencing design and advising horsemen, cattlemen and even zookeepers on the best ways to keep their animals safely contained. I could, with some authority, tell you how to build the most high-tech, elaborate and expensive horse fence possible–but I won’t. I won’t [...]
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