http://horsesforlife.today.com Where horsepeople come together Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:07:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Howdy, Horses for Lifers,             Thanksgiving and the subsequent shopping weekend are at a close.   Life is windwhirl and staying true to yourself remains a difficult task.  An ill family member made this Thanksgiving harder then usual.  I was unable to go shopping to take advantage of the savings.  I’m sure ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/30/thanksgiving-weekend-greetings/    Every year, I put up a stocking for each of my horses.  They get candy canes and other same edible items.  Depending on the horse, they may get toys. My cats and dogs get a stocking too.  They’ll get treats, bowls, and toys.  Do my animals realize its Christmas?  ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/25/christmas-at-the-barn/      I’m a freelance writer.  I love reading magazines for ideas on what to write about.  I also love the training tips.  Magazines subscription to Horse Illustrated, Horse & Rider, or Equus may just what the trainer ordered.  There are various magazines for young riders, too.  They should easily come ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/23/31-days-of-gifts-what-about-magazine-subcriptions/        I apologize for the brief intermission in posting this week.  I sustained a serious back injury on Sunday.  I spent most of Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with watching TV and eyeing my computer.  I’ll start back up with the gift ideas starting tomorrow.              For today, let’s consider the ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/21/brief-intermission/ Hey Horses for Lifers, it’s yet another day of Gift Ideas for Horse Lovers.  I’m hitting the younger crowd without horses with this idea.  I suggest giving your young horse lover books in classic series like The Saddle Club, Thoroughbred, and Black Stallion. Some new ones—I least since I was ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/13/yet-another-day-of-gift-ideas-young-adult-reads/             For western riders, chaps are part and parcel of the whole show thing.  Besides decoration, the also keep thighs from chapping.  English riders wear nearly knee high boots, a formal jacket, and somber colors contrasting with the silver, bright hues, and jeans of western pleasure riders.  Find your rider’s ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/12/gift-ideas-for-your-horse-lover-show-clothes/ One of the coolest things about purchasing tack for horses is the variety of it.  Do I want a bright yellow blanket for my size 80 mare with weatherproofing?  Chances are if I look long enough I’ll find it. The variety of tack powers through to be seen in halters.  ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/11/another-day-of-gift-ideas-halters-and-the-power-of-color/ Are you handy?   Know how to hammer a nail, cut wood, stain and/or paint?  Create a tack trunk for the horse lover on your list.  It consists of six pieces of wood at determined size, nails/screws, hinges, and a handle.  Simple.  If got more talent or the interest add a ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/10/another-day-of-gift-ideas-for-horse-lovers-tack-trunks/ A great gift varying in cost depending on how much you want to spend, how much you do yourself, and how creative you get is a framed picture.  The picture itself could be an existing picture you blow up to a larger size, one you take, or one you get ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/08/day-3-of-31-days-of-gift-ideas-for-horse-lovers-framed-picture/ If the horse lover on your list is anything like me, he or she has lost numerous hoof picks, brushes, and sponges.  There are many ways you can go about choosing and buying brushes.  Grooming kits are sold with many of the necessary supplies lumped together often sporting one color ... http://horsesforlife.today.com/2008/11/06/day-2-of-31-days-of-gift-ideas-for-horse-lovers-grooming-supplies/