December 2008 - TWH Heritage Society

Heritage Highlights
Published By: TWH Heritage Society
Thank you, Pauline Rounds from Port Angeles,
Washington for this great photo of her winter pasture.
As promised this is Part Two of the Highlights. We had
so many stories in November, I hated to cut the issue
down but I had to. Adobe would not make a PDF out of
the file because it was HUGE. This is a wonderful
problem to have!! We love having many, many stories
from you – the readers – so keep them coming. If we
run out of room, we’ll just publish more issues!!
My Western Adventure – I Lived To Tell It!!
By Peg McCreery, Yardley, Pennsylvania
My shoulder has been bad for a couple years now and I've
had to minimize my riding because of it. I knew I was
going for surgery in the fall, so I decided to do a summer
of some real riding. Between needing to get my nephew's
head back on straight after losing his mom last year to
cancer. The last conversation I had with her I promised
her I'd get him more involved with horses and what's more
healing then horses; nothing I can think of? I also wanted
to get Echo, my 13 year old Tennessee Walking Horse the
kind of exercise he needed for a metabolic boost as he had
been diagnosed with Cushing’s the year before. Constant
activity was something he needed much of, so we rode
plenty of trails in New Jersey that spring to start to
condition him for what was ahead.
in a rushing river. I had NO idea how really REAL this
was. First day was herding bulls, though a landscape I can
onlylldescribe as surreal, Number
it was like8,
being
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in the lake. The Alvord desert area is a geologically active
area; it has geysers, hot springs and BOGS. We really
didn't learn what a BOG was until Robert sank in one with
his close to 17 hand Thoroughbred they had him ride the
first day " herding bulls". I was riding my Quarter Horse
mare the first day and she wasn't extremely happy about
the bulls so I was being very cautious to keep her at
a decent distance, which was until Robert and his horse
sank in a bog. Then 20 minutes later my husband and
Echo sank. Echo was in all four legs up to his chest sinking
fast when my husband finally jumped off... Echo got out
safely and Tom got back on. Echo was so cool about it, he
never lost it at all, just took it in stride.
I have to say that Echo really didn't bat an eye where the
bulls were concerned either, this horse had NO cow
experience, but he did it like a natural. Meanwhile, I
stopped being so concerned about the bulls because all of
the sudden I am looking out for bogs and worried about
getting back alive!! One of my only instructions to Robert
everyday when riding at the Alvord was to NOT FALL
OFF, stay on no matter what. After that first day, he didn't
come off again! The first day after sinking in the bog his
Thoroughbred ran back to the barn some miles
away, Robert walked until someone at the barn brought
Halo back out to him. (I think he was happier walking at
that point)... his riding was much improved with time
but he really loved riding when he got to ride Echo. He
was so nice as to even offer his new colt as a trade of for
my "older horse"... ha, with Echo's smooth gait and
mindfulness he wanted to trade, not on your life kiddo.
Peg on Echo’s Red Bud #957064 at home in
Pennsylvania
Echo was sired by Paige’s Echo and out of Red Bud’s
Angel (Miss Pris)
I needed a program that would get us out there riding and
yet give Robert the much needed instruction, because we
all know, kids DON'T listen to the ones closest to them??
If I tried to teach him anything on Echo or Bella, he never
listened, he knew it ALL. So by taking him to the Alvord
Ranch it was like teaching a kid to swim by throwing him
Riders near Alvord, Tom is on the left on Echo
Needless to say, Rob got a ton of wet saddle pads
experience. Close to one of the last days being out there
with him, it was like watching a different kid ride. Of
course now he's willing to take a bit of advice from a more
experienced rider. After leaving the Alvord after a month
ALIVE we took the horses up to Northern Idaho to my
mother in laws where right across the road is access to
unlimited mountainous trails which were unbelievable.
There were days where I actually cried on the trail thinking
I was going to die because we had taken a trail that was so
treacherous that I wondered if the husband had a $$$
insurance policy out on me. Of course after we made it
back alive I'd claim that was the best trail ride I'd ever had.
incredible Salmon River, or a gigantic statue of Paul
Bunyon at a truck stop... I'd swear they looked forward to
seeing what was out the next door... they took it all in such
stride.
Tom and Echo overlooking one of the lakes
Right, Tom on Echo
The horses were great, and Echo actually got some
positive comments from the cowboys, at first the
comments were, “what is that thing??” Then after a
grueling ride up a steep shale cliff where Echo showed his
heart of gold, the comment was " nice sorrel you got there,
Tom.” I don't think they thought Echo would finish that
ride that day, but he did with no complaints or hesitations.
The group descends from the mountain
The Three Amigos near Alvord
(Tom & Echo are in the center)
My brother rode the new filly who at that time only had
about 10 good rides on her, but I am talking about six hour
rides herding cattle, they were real rides. Yes, we had the
summer of a lifetime. Spent a fortune on gas, drove a
million miles, slept at a lot of truck stops... the horses must
have stopped at a million places. I'd open the doors, let
them hang their heads out whether looking over the
Diane and I headed for Tennessee in October on a horse
buying and selling trip. We hauled one of Diane’s
weanlings, Iced to the Max, down to Tennessee to be met
by his buyer coming from Oklahoma. Diane was buying a
mare, Ostella’s Della Rosebud, from Leon to be hauled to
Wisconsin on the way back.
Leon arranged with John Mohon of Petersburg to show us
some gaited mules for sale. Franne Brandon, Diane and I
met Leon, his brother Buddy and Bob Long at a restaurant
just outside Petersburg at 8:00AM one morning. When we
got there we found the guys had already had breakfast so
we had to grab something quick and eat on the way to
Mohon’s place.
John Mohon saddled up Sally, an 8-year-old molly mule
for me to try. What a nice mule! John demo rode her first
while he tried to evaluate whether I actually knew how to
ride or not and whether I could be trusted on Sally. I
boasted enough about my riding abilities that he decided to
let me get on. Sally is an energetic mule and very
responsive to rider’s signals. She can go in a very fast
smooth rack. Just my kind of mount!
Tom & Echo in the desert
Thank you to Danny Taylor for selling me such a nice
colt so many years ago. He has taught me so many
things that horse with a heart of gold.
My Search For a Gaited Mule, by Joan
Hendricks, Owen, Wisconsin
In August, I was riding with friends all on gaited horses at
Wildcat Mountain State Park in Southwestern Wisconsin. I
was riding No Fear Merry (better known to her friends as
Tweak) whom I purchased from Danny Taylor three years
ago.
One of our group members from Minnesota was riding a
borrowed gaited horse. She usually rode her own mules
but was persuaded this time to try a gaited horse instead.
What fun for her to feel that gait! But, did she want to buy
a gaited horse? No. She decided she wanted to try to find a
gaited mule.
As luck would have it, just the right person was along on
the ride to help her find a gaited mule! Me! I knew I would
be going to Tennessee soon with Diane Sczepanski of
Northern Foundations Farm as her assistant mostly to help
drive. Where better to find a gaited mule than Tennessee? I
asked Diane to inquire of Heritage Society members to see
if any of them knew of any gaited mules for sale and Leon
Oliver did know of someone with gaited mules.
Joan on Sally
At that point, Leon, Buddy and Bob decided they had seen
enough and besides, they had other things to do. So, they
left. John took Diane, Franne and me off to see another
mule. This one was a 3-yr-old john mule. This mule was
greener than Sally, having had 30 days training in the
spring and just a few trail rides over the summer. He was
also very timid around me, or any stranger. He knew John,
so John rode him to demo him for me. I chose not to ride
him without having a lot of time to work with him on the
ground to desensitize him to me. His gait is different from
Sally’s gait. This youngster can do a super running walk
but needs a little more experience and training to lock in
his gait.
Now, was this a success? Did I help John Mohon sell a
mule? Did I help my friend from Minnesota find what she
is looking for? I don’t know yet. The best I could do was
pass on my impressions of these mules and send some
video clips Diane was able to take. Maybe next year, I will
be riding Tweak and meet one of these mules again
somewhere on Minnesota or Wisconsin trails!
From the adventures of Joan Hendricks, assistant to Diane
Sczepanski
Joan & Sally
Even Franne Brandon got in on the mule riding! Here
she is on Sender
John riding the young mule past a tarp
We then went back to John Mohon’s place and as a final
treat for us, he saddled up his 20-yr-old mule, Sender.
Sender is a movie star whose fame comes from a cameo
appearance in “The Green Mile”. Franne and I both got to
take a little ride on this nice mule. We agreed that he is a
perfect mule! Responsive, wonderful gait, he has it all.
John & Sender
Sender was a four time World Grand Champion
Racking Mule
Joan on Sender
Joan & Sender
Windwalker’s Backdraft by Sandrina
Frederickx, Luxembourg
A few years ago, spending hours on Internet looking at
Walkers just like a lot of evenings, I saw Larry, and I felt
immediately in love with this wonderful stallion. One can
find 1000 black stallions on the Internet and also a lot in
Europe, but Larry was the one and I still can not explain
why ! He was, in my eyes, THE dream horse! ! When I
think yet that at this time, I never thought for one minute
that I could one day even see him. He was only a dream
horse on my screen ! I spoke with Nya Bates to ask if she
had frozen semen from him to send but unluckily no
frozen semen there. So I could only stay on my dream !
Time passed ..
When I sold my first walker because I had a serious
disease and thought that I could not keep my horses
anymore, Honey was then alone. I did not sold her
immediately, no one wanted her because of her Canadian
papers, so time passed and she stayed at home and I have
had the chance to get healthy again. To see her alone
afflicted me and than I took the decision to find another
mare for her. A Walker of course! A mare with experience
between 10-15 years old, well gaited with a good mind that
my daughter could also ride. After spending hours
searching, unfortunately I did not find any well broke
mare.
Than I realized that all the good well broke walkers were
not for sale; or when they are they are really too expensive.
So one day I stood up and thought that I could maybe
make my dream come true to meet Larry ! I made the
decision to buy a mare in US and to breed her to Larry ! So
we organized a long trip to ind a girl not too much line
bred, good mind, well broke and well gaited and this was
the most difficult part of our search ! After driving 2000
miles, 150 phone calls we still did not find what we were
looking for. We were tired and so depressed
! Unfortunately we did not find any mare but the only
positive part was that we have had a lot of fun !! And I was
although really happy, I met Larry, have the big chance to
ride him a few times and met all of his daughter and sons
on the breed. I saw also one of his son, Legs, a really nice
dark brown little guy with a beautiful head and a really
nice mind. I spend time in his place with another colt and
he was always following me and I fell in love with him !
He is the copy of his father ! But I did not want to buy a
stallion and especially not a young horse. And I flew back
home without finding any mare to breed to Larry ! And
Honey was still alone !
This young guy is yet 18 months old, has perfect
conformation and he has THE gait, he shows such a
wonderful walk. He is absolutely wonderful. He does not
have the manners of a stallion, he does not bite and have a
nice mind . The blood line is there ! I am proud of him
and I am convinced that he will represent his old father
with dignity here ! We will let him take his time to
develop him self and wait and see.
Nya, I also want to write that I am really glad to have not
only made my dream come true to see, meet, and ride
Larry, but also to have now new friends in you and Rocky.
“Legs” in Luxembourg
“Legs” showing off in his pasture
I was always thinking about Legs so I changed my mind
and decided that I could not pass on him. I wanted him and
he arrived in August 2008, the 14th and it was a Thursday
a nice and sunny day. I was so excited ! And what a
surprise for Honey !
“Larry” - Go Boy’s Windwalker
A Legend on the Trail, by Teresa Benefield,
Buchanan, Georgia
comes down to who is number one in my heart as the
number one trail mount for me it will always be my
beloved Major.
Tucker trail saddle…$1,500; good, comfy, broke-in pair of
riding boots….$75; used Stetson felt hat…$50; trail horse
sired by the legendary Red Bud’s Rascal……priceless!! I
am referring to my number one trail mount, Ostella’s
Major Bud Allen.
The first time I saw Major he was standing in a dark,
cobweb-covered stall in the back of a barn where he was
being ridden for Mr. Leon Oliver, his owner. Pardon the
cliché, but it was love at first sight. I thought he was the
most beautiful horse I had ever seen and knew from our
first meeting that I must have him. My husband Vince and
I were up for the Celebration and on our usual visit with
Leon. We were looking for me a good trail horse and Leon
mentioned riding over to the “holler” at Bodie’s to look at
some horses. Major was a two-year old stallion at the time
we first met him. A beautiful strawberry roan, with both
hind and near fore stockings white, a beautiful blaze and
gorgeous mixed mane and tail. I couldn’t get my mind off
him and made arrangements with Leon once we were back
home to purchase him and bring him home to live with us
at Kodiak Farms. The greatest mistake we ever made with
Major was not keeping him a stallion. He could have easily
been ridden on the trail as a stallion; he’s that good!
Mr. Leon Oliver’s beloved stallion, Red Bud’s Rascal, also
known as “Old Bud”, sired Major. His dam was Eb’s Dixie
Delight. Major was born in May 1998, a product of Old
Bud’s last breeding season before he died in July, 1997.
Old Bud was of a long line of wonderfully gaited, eventempered, bloodlines of the old-fashioned gaited horse that
has become quite a tradition at Leon’s Brown Shop Road
Farm near Cornersville, Tennessee. All these traits were
certainly passed on to Major. We all have a favorite mount
that we call on when we know the trail is going to be
tough, tedious and treacherous… one that we trust with our
very heart and soul… one we know would give up his own
life to save us if it came down to it. For me that trusted
mount of choice is Major. Major has an incredibly smooth
gait, endurance that increases the farther you ride and
intuition that surpasses many people I know! He turned ten
years old this year but still has an amazing childlike,
cantankerous, curious disposition about him. He can open
gates, pick up his water bucket and pour it out and
inevitably hear the feed scoop being taken from the bin
clear on the other side of our farm!
Major has carried me into the hills of Kentucky at
Mammoth Cave, through many mountain rides from Big
South Fork to Circle E to Many Cedars in Tennessee. We
often ride closer to home near Sylacauga, Alabama in the
wildlife reserve, in the Talladega National Forest near
Heflin, Alabama and at Cutnose Creek near Graham,
Alabama. We have also ridden several times at Hard Labor
Creek, east of Atlanta, and Watson’s Mill near Athens,
Georgia. No matter where we ride, no matter the terrain,
Major is always an amazing horse. We own five horses
that were bred by Mr. Leon Oliver. They, too, are
extremely intelligent, intuitive, trusted horses. When it
Teresa Benefield & Major on one of their trail rides
Major with Vince Benefield
Rusty Rebel’s Story by Laurie Carlson,
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Every now and again, a seemingly uneventful moment in
time steers you onto a new path. Such was the moment 11
years ago when I met Rusty Rebel. I had bought him sight
unseen based upon a friend’s recommendation and knew
little of his history other than he had been used for bird
dog field trials. He was our first Walking horse, and my
plan was to use him as a “been there, done that” horse that
anyone could ride.
Beyond the tangible benefits, horseback riding grants a
newfound freedom. Riding a horse presents a combination
of new sounds and sensations. Whether the disability is
physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional, the
individual's accomplishments of mounting and riding
provide a tremendous boost to confidence and self worth.
Rebel would be joining our small herd of two Arabians
and a Fox Trotter. I will never forget our first sight of
Rebel as he stepped off the trailer. Out walked this tall,
somewhat gangly red sabino horse with a bald face and
splashes of white everywhere. His wrinkled lips aged his
appearance but his large eye was kind and after riding him
once, I fell in love with this seasoned 18-year-old horse.
We spent the next five years enjoying the local trails
together. Nothing seemed to bother him and he would
safely carry the most timid of riders. So when I achieved
my goal to become a NARHA certified instructor and
begin teaching therapeutic riding classes for individuals
with disabilities, Rebel began his next career. A good
therapy horse needs to have a quiet disposition, smooth
gaits and reliability. Rebel easily passed those tests. But
they must also tolerate crowding since each class consists
of four horses, four riders, and a horse leader and two side
walkers per team. Even the quietest horse can dislike
being crowded. Thankfully, our social boy Rebel seems to
enjoy all the attention.
Rebel and I are a part of “We Can Ride”, a program in the
Twin Cities with class locations at four sites, including our
farm. (For more information, check out
www.wecanride.org). Amongst our We Can Ride
volunteers, he is known as the Golden Retriever, for his
gentle and friendly manner. Always interested in what is
happening around him, he helps riders and volunteers with
minimal horse experience gain confidence in grooming
and leading. His specialty has been to teach riders to
concentrate on steering through an obstacle course off
lead. I could count on Rebel to keep his rider out of
trouble.
Rebel assisting his young rider
Now you might be wondering how therapy riding works.
Let me take just a moment to explain a bit about it for
those who are not familiar. Throughout the world,
horseback riding is considered a uniquely beneficial form
of therapy for individuals living with disabilities. A horse's
gait, similar to the human walk, helps strengthen spine and
pelvic muscles, improves posture and coordination, and
increases joint mobility. Horses allow people living with
disabilities to travel with ease to places wheelchairs,
crutches, and walkers cannot take them.
Rebel assisting his rider through the obstacles
This past fall, Rebel retired from his therapy horse career
at the age of 29. It was a tough decision. While he
remains healthy, he does have difficulty rising after rolling
in the pasture and it didn’t seem fair to ask him to carry a
rider for an hour, especially when his seasonal allergies act
up. His many fans among the riders and volunteers will
still be able to say hi when classes resume next spring.
Rusty Rebel
It was with surprise and delight that I recently learned
about Heritage Walking Horses in a “Country Today”
newspaper article. The description of the heritage horses
fit Rebel perfectly and Diane Sczepanski’s NFF Wilson’s
Society King reminded of my boy’s coloring. We know
little of Rebel’s breeding. He is registered with the
Racking Horse Breeders Association so perhaps with some
assistance, I could determine if he is a true Heritage
Walking Horse. Now that I know there are those who are
working to preserve these wonderful old bloodlines, I hope
to have another Heritage Walking Horse join the farm
soon.
(Note - the article Laurie is referring to can be found
on line at www.thecountrytoday.com/storynews.asp?id=BI6H7ASRGB7)
Rebel and his young riders testing the trail
Fom Rachel Hill, Fort Francis, Ontario,
Canada via email:
“My friends in Dorion, Ontario (east of Thunder Bay), just
sent me these pics. Great trails there, this was the ride we
rode by the bears. Beamer was wonderful, lead the group
and set a good pace. I am going to try him at competitive
trail next year. I will get a good picture for you.
My girlfriends ride Walkers, the cowboy is on an Appy.”
From Nya Bates, Melba, Idaho via email:
Go Boy's Ochoco Sage is a black mare that was sired by
Go Boy's Windwalker, and out of Sterlings Black Gold.
She is very natural and walky both at liberty and under
saddle. She is gentle and sensible out on the trail and at
home. She is enthusiastic on the trail and loves to go. She
has been ridden extensively in the Ochoco Mountains, out
on the Bad Lands in Central Oregon, and also the Three
Sister's Wilderness area of Oregon. Weather she is at the
top of a mountain or down in the desert, she has unending
stamina is always smooooooth, and a pleasure to ride.
Sage loves to "show" off and stand on rocks, jump logs,
and loves the water. She enjoys a good swim when it is
hot.
Sage has had one foal that is very talented and naturally
gaited just like his mother. We are so pleased that she has
passed on her wonderful gaiting traits and looks to her son.
Rachel on “Beamer,” left, and her friends. Sunbeam is
by Chance’s Goldust Dictator, out of Echo’s Lady Bug
Carrie Dice owns Sage and Kim Pappadis is riding her
Our Readers Write
“I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you for
allowing me to take the memory walk with Williams
King! It was great writing about him and it was incredibly
satisfying to hear what people had to say about him! I read
and then re-read their messages.
Personally, I love reading stories like King because so
many people have had a “King” in their lives and what fun
it is to remember those special horses. A memory “floated
to the top” the other day and I had to laugh. I had taken
Sophie, big-beautiful-&-black, over to King to tease as the
calendar indicated she should be coming in. I brought her
to the teasing gate and maybe King had his head through
the opening a little too far and maybe had his head a little
too low and in response to his tender mumblings to her,
she struck out with her hoof in answer. She unfortunately
bloodied his lip a little and he was left wondering why she
just couldn’t have laid her ears back ~ way easier on
everyone, especially him. The next day when I brought
her over she showed heat and so I tied him up, brought her
in and tied her up. When I brought him to her, he turned
his back-end to her and landed one of his size 3 hooves on
her rump. Then, he turned and started his sweet talk and
bred her. I guess we just don’t give these animals enough
credit for their powers of reasoning. I guess payback was
reasonable to him. You’re only left wondering what kind
of payback a sored horse dreams of. Anyway, thanks
again, your e-magazine is always a hit! “Thanks ~ Kris
Quaintance, Garretson, South Dakota
“Call me old-fashioned, but I enjoy reading "things" more
on a hard copy than on the computer screen so I had my
husband make a copy of the Newsletter at work, and he
brought it home yesterday. Wow, you really do a first
class job, and the quality of the photos is wonderful. Will
I be on the e-mailing list for this in the future? I hope to
write an article once George arrives in NY, and I have a bit
more first-hand info about him. I'm really excited about
the prospect of his arriving up here in early spring - he was
so wonderful to ride, and he's so handsome and so very
sweet!! I really enjoyed reading everyone's articles about
their Heritage horses, and having George's picture in the
Newsletter was an added bonus! Thanks so much, and I
hope to receive them in the future” Dee Kumpfbeck,
Huntington, New York
“I just finished reading and enjoying! Wow---the photos
were incredible!! So pretty. The story about Dottie almost
made me cry.” Pam Fowler, Broomfield, Colorado
“No wonder you couldn't squeeze it all into one pdf file!
LOL Those pictures from Montana are awesome. I've been
out to Montana riding a couple times and the pictures
reminded me of those rides.” Joan Hendricks, Owen,
Wisconsin
“The newsletter looks great. I hope Billy and Danny like
the article”. Carolyn Branham, Lugoff, South Carolina
“Oh my goodness! There are some beautiful pictures in
this one!!! I look forward to sitting down and reading all
the stories, but that will be after I go out and do some
fence work this afternoon! The weather is gorgeous here
today- in the 60s! “ Collene Walsh, Alamosa, Colorado
“I appreciate all of these updates and receiving this
Newsletter. Thank you very much.
I had a lovely visit with my friend Debbie Rash on
Saturday and got to see NFF Melanie – what a sweetheart.
It’s a small world. Thank you again.” Jill Iverson,
California
”What a great news letter. I printed it and took it with me
to read at lunch today. You know it's got to be good for me
to read any thing not associated with trucking or news.
This is really a good thing you guys have started. It's even
gone International I see. Who would of ever thought from
the start this would go Global !!!!!!!! The pictures were
fantastic and so were the articles. Keep me on the
mailing list.” “Duke” Schultz, Lawrence Transportation,
Winona, Minnesota
“Great newsletter!” Fran Kerik, Two Hills, Alberta,
Canada
“See, you didn't need news of our uneventful lives after
all!! But I'll start planning for spring. Leon and I were all
set to do a trail ride Saturday, but we got five inches of
rain Friday and that kind of took the fun out of it.
Hope you're doing well. Bet it's cold there!! We're down
in the '30's, which is cold for Georgia, but it's just
beautiful--crisp, clear days, etc (except for Friday).”
Joanne Saxe and Leon the Magnificent, Cairo, Georgia
“Shalom Diane!!! It is a very good and nice email about
the Newsletter. I enjoyed it, thanks for it.” Yona Hefer,
Karkur, Israel
“Another terrific issue of the Heritage Society Newsletter!
I haven't devoured all of it yet, but did read the article
about Dottie by Janet Metz. That just broke my heart.....but
so good of Janet to be able to tell the story of what happens
to padded and sored horses later in their lives. And
unfortunately later isn't that old. I'm so glad that the
Heritage organization is there and I hope with all my heart
it continues to flourish and people will realize what a
natural TWH can do - *everything*!” Elva Mico, Corrales,
New Mexico
33 Truths About Horses
1. People who don't take care of their own horses will be
the first ones to tell you how to care for yours.
22. Owning a horse can either make a marriage or break it.
23. I'd rather lose my Chap Stick than my curb chain.
2. You should never buy a cheap girth!
24. You shouldn't talk about your first place ribbon to
someone that came in second.
3. A handsome horse who is badly behaved will become a
lot less attractive in about 15 min.
25. If someone says that horse has a little buck, it has a
BIG buck.
4. People who think they have nothing more to learn about
riding hit the ground the hardest.
26. If we need rain, schedule a show.
5. Children and ponies are natural allies and often have
identical dispositions.
6. The richest horse people often look the poorest.
7. The closeness of a horse is one of the sweetest smells in
the world.
8. A solitary ride through the woods is more beneficial
than six months with the best psychiatrist.
9. The worse a person rides the more likely they are going
to blame it on the horse.
10. The best thing about going to the barn first thing in the
morning is that horses don't care how you look.
11. If a dealer insists a horse is worth twice what he's
asking he's usually worth half that much.
12. The best way to appreciate how another person rides is
to get on their horse.
13. I can recognize another horse person no matter what
town, city, state, county or country I visit.
14. You can never have too many hoof picks.
15. It is not always wise to argue with something that
outweighs you by 1,000 pounds.
16. I'd rather have a horse with a perfect mind then a
perfect head.
17. Eight hours is not too long to be in the saddle!
18. If you think you have left the water on in the barn you
have, if you think you have closed the pasture gate you
haven't.
19. When someone asks you if you like their horse always
say yes.
20. The happiest people I know own horses, dogs, cats and
at least one deranged goat.
21. If you're looking for the perfect horse you will never
own one.
27. I've never warmed up to someone that didn't want to
walk down to the stables.
28. A clean stable and a sparkling horse are among life's
great pleasures.
29. A FREE horse is not a cheap horse.
30. No matter how badly behaved you are, your horse
always gives you a second chance.
31.A expensive horse doesn't make a better horse.
32. I can't stand to have an empty stable.
33. Losing a horse can break your heart, but it will have
been worth it.
Author Unknown
FOR SALE
Readers seem to be enjoying the stories of every
day people and their horses so we thought we’d
share a couple of publications dedicated to
Tennessee Walking Horses that are not show
oriented:
Walking Horse Journal, published bi-monthly by
Four Craftsmen Publishing of Lakeside, Arizona.
Website: www.fourcraftsmen.com/whj
This magazine features stories on flat shod horses
who are used for trail riding, endurance, and other
disciplines and there are some good training
articles as well.
Carolyn has some lovely Christmas kitchen
towels she is selling. Her price of $11 per
towel includes the shipping. You may send
your payment to her at Carolyn Branham, PO
Box 1201, Lugoff, South Carolina, 29078
Email: [email protected]
These towels would make a great stocking
stuffer!!
Canadian Walking Horse News, is published bimonthly by Marjorie Lacy of Alberta, Canada. The
magazine is dedicated to the plain shod horse in
Canada and features articles by the Heritage
Society’s Franne Brandon on the history of the
Walking Horse breed.
Website: www.walkinghorsenews.ca
Both of these are very good publications for
people who are interested in the versatile using
horse!!
CONTACT US:
Franne & Harry Brandon, Petersburg, TN
(931) 276-2232
Sandra van den Hof, Hechtel, Belgium
+32 (0) 11 666 158
Just a reminder, the 2009 Heritage
Society Calendars are ready!! Get
your order in early!! $15.00 for
color calendar featuring Heritage
Horses from around the country and
includes postage and handling!!
Email Diane at
[email protected]
to place your order. We are set up to
accept PayPal.
Leon & Mary Lou Oliver, Cornersville, TN
(931) 293-4156
Danny & Sherry Taylor, Winchester, TN
(931) 967-9553
Billy & Mary Taylor, Winchester, TN
(931) 967-9621
Diane Sczepanski, Whitehall, WI
(715) 538-2494
Advertising in Highlights:
If anyone would like to place a classified ad in
Highlights, our set up fee is $10 for photos
and text.
Also, if you purchase a Heritage Horse from
someone who already has a certificate for the
horse and you would like the certificate in
your name, we can print a new certificate and
mail it for a $5.00 fee to cover the certificate,
mailer and postage.
For a listing of horses for sale, visit us
on our websites:
www.walkinghorse.com/twhheritagesociety
and
www.twhheritagesociety.com
The Heritage Highlights will now be
available on our website so you can
download them any time!!