Happy Thanksgiving!

Just To Get Y'all In The Holiday Spirit...........

Because tomorrow in this house will be all about being Thankful for what we have in family and friends, good food, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and of course the DOG show!


And folks, it hasn't snowed here yet, but I put up the pic of Kola and her festive wear from last year.

I received this message from Lauren Zavala this past week and was asked to do a write up and promote this on my blog. Personally, I cannot speak from experience as I have not yet given it a whirl, however, this does peak my interest as it may peak yours as well. And any of us know that horse keeping is a state of constant learning, even if it is simply what works best for your horse or horses. So I thought I would post this in case anyone was interested. And when I actually have a moment this week, doubtful, I will take a look myself. And if anyone beats me to it, let me know! Thanks!



"My name is Lauren and I am the Graphic Designer/New Media Marketing Assistant at My Horse University. This year we are having a “Black Friday” sale on all of our equine education courses and want to really reach out to those who might like to expand their knowledge in the field. I’m contacting you because we think it would be awesome if the MidWest Horse blog could post a write-up about our upcoming promotion. Obviously Kola and Misty are well-taken care of—and gorgeous, for that matter!—and I think our courses could be great resources for your readers that are interested in learning more about horse management.As far as our sale goes, we’re offering our courses for 50% off, plus an additional 25% off for our Facebook fans. The discount code is bfhorses10 and is valid from 12:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26. For more information, please visit My Horse University or our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/MyhorseU."

8 Years Today!

Happy Anniversary to my darling, Stephen! I love you so very much!

Absorbine New Product Review

Well, Once again my great friends at Absorbine / W.F. Young contacted me and asked if I would be interested in trying a new product. So, of course I said, "Yes, send me something. I'll give it a try!" . Shortly, there after I received this can of Absorbine Show Sheen Finishing Mist. As per Absorbine's Website,

"Celebrated worldwide as the best-selling hair polish in over 25 countries, ShowSheen is now available as a Finishing Mist. Perfect for last-minute touch-ups, ShowSheen Finishing Mist has a continuous, quiet sprayer that won't spook your horse and even sprays upside down.
• Continuous sprayer for uniform and complete coverage• Original ShowSheen® is now enriched with Pro Vitamins and Silk Proteins to shine and strengthen better than ever• Pro Vitamins nourish coat for a world class shine• Silk Proteins strengthen mane and tail hair for a more beautiful appearance• Repels dust and dirt to save grooming time• ShowSheen® is the best selling hair polish in over 25 countries around the world• Fresh scents of Jasmine and Sandalwood pamper your horse"

And link here Absorbine .

I did take a couple of before pics, but not what I really should have, because I was so excited to have caught my horses and have them cooperate with me that I just got to work on the dreaded "burr" removal.

Kola's Mane Before:

Misty's Abominable Tail Before:

The remaining pictures from here down are "After" .

Now, I do not show my horses, however, I do like to keep them relatively clean when necessary, such as "burrs" plaguing them or mostly in the summer when riding. Usually, I use cooking spray to clear out burrs, but I thought I'd try this finishing spray, even though technically I'm not finishing prior to a show. I must admit, it worked really well as a "burr" removal product and it smelled real good. Well, that is until Misty farted in my face as I was finishing her tail. Neither horse minded the spray action or the smell, but in saying that, they are well behaved girls and both girls love a good grooming session and they are used to me messing about with them. I like the product and I would purchase it. It seems to average around $10 a can and although "cooking spray" is cheaper, I used less of the Absorbine Show Sheen Finishing spray to get the job done than I have in the past using the cooking spray. And I still have plenty left in the can. So I would recommend this product especially to those of you who do show. And it leaves tails and manes pretty and shiny.

This Week .................

On Tuesday morning, Dr.Terry actually came early and both Misty and Kola received their fall shots and I was reminded to worm them. I did later that day with Equimax. Needless to say neither one of them was impressed with Tuesday.


The Vet said that she thought Kola looked even better than she did in Spring. I was pleased to hear that. She also thought Misty looked better as well. Misty was a little down in weight, I think more down in muscle due to her few months of stall rest last winter. Kola was body scoring out at a "6" this spring, probably closer to a "5.5" now. And they both are getting their shaggy winter coats.


Spot and the others were having a romp in the pasture as I attempted photography. I gave him permission as he never enters the horse area unless given the OK. The other two pay no mind to me or the horses and enter as they please...........

Poor Mina Moo is either bent out of shape over the smell of the strange dog we rescued and brought to shelter on Wednesday evening or not feeling well as I've caught her piddling in the house twice now since then. We'll watch her over the weekend. I keep telling her I did not cheat.

Kota Bear and his "happy" roll.

And I still have roses. Not sure whether to cut them all back and cover them or let them just go this year. Think I may cut them back. They grew like crazy this year and that is what I did last year.