Carriage Hill Farms offers riding lessons for adults and children in Delray Florida. They also rent out stalls to private owners. Their trainers are experienced riders and most have showing experience. To contact them or get more information go to Carriage Hill Farms.
I go to Carriage Hill Farms for my lessons and love the facility. You groom and tack the horse before the lesson and wash the horse after. You also are the one to get the horse and put the horse back into their stall. They have small ponies, large ponies, and full grown horses and they are well taken care of.
They have adopted a family of five, a single mother with four children. Her husband walked out on her and she has a part time job at Taco Bell. Carriage Hill Farms wants to help them by collecting food products to give to them for their Thanksgiving.
This is the list of things needed:
- Corn meal
- 4 cans of turkey gravy
- Canned pie filling
- Pie crust mix or pie crusts
- 2 cans of green beans french cut
- 2 cans of french fried onions
- 2 cans of cranberry sauce
- 2 cans of evaporated milk
- 2 cans of pumpkin
- Napkins and plates
- Canned fruit
- 2 boxes of instant potatoes
- 1 bag of marshmallows
- 3 cans of sweet potatoes
- or any Publix gift cards
They will be collecting items until Monday Nov 21. If you want to contribute you can drop of the items at Carriage Hill Farms which is located at:
In Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village
West side of State Road 7 aka Route 441
between Clint Moore Road and Atlantic Avenue
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Horse of The Month: Rebecca Eigen's Harley That Will do Anything for Food
Name: Harley
Birthday: June 3, 1989
Breed: Canadian Warmblood
Current Owner: Rebecca Eigen imported Harley from Canada a few years ago.
Funny/Cute Habits:
- Rebecca said, "his cutest and most annoying habit is pawing for treats. If he is offered food he will do anything."
- Harley is not a morning horse. When he gets up early he has this look on his face as though he is a little kid who doesn't want to go to school.
- When Rebecca is sitting on the saddle and Harley has had enough he turns his head to look up at her and blinks his eyes. It's like he is saying "please get off now mom."
-When Harley gets tired he lays down and will nuzzle his nose on her shirt. His mane in the front sweeps to one side and it looks like side bangs.
Birthday: June 3, 1989
Breed: Canadian Warmblood
Current Owner: Rebecca Eigen imported Harley from Canada a few years ago.
Funny/Cute Habits:
- Rebecca said, "his cutest and most annoying habit is pawing for treats. If he is offered food he will do anything."
- Harley is not a morning horse. When he gets up early he has this look on his face as though he is a little kid who doesn't want to go to school.
- When Rebecca is sitting on the saddle and Harley has had enough he turns his head to look up at her and blinks his eyes. It's like he is saying "please get off now mom."
-When Harley gets tired he lays down and will nuzzle his nose on her shirt. His mane in the front sweeps to one side and it looks like side bangs.
Saddle Bags Are Trendy For This Fall and Winter Here Are My Favorites
Equestrian saddle bags were originally attached to the saddle with straps and placed either on the front, back or side of the saddle. They are made of different materials but mainly leather. Saddle bags are used to store any equipment or posessions a rider might have.
Now saddle bags have become a fashion trend with designers especially for this fall. I like them because you can wear them across your shoulder and have your arms free. They're great for social events where you won't have to worry about holding a bag. Here are some of my favorites.
This saddle bag is pricey but I love the detail of the leather. This bag comes in three different sizes and in either black, brown, camel, and this cherry red. The cherry red is a unique color which makes a fashion statement. It would look elegant paired with dark skinny jeans and a blazer.
The saddle bag is by Marcello De Cartier and is priced at $1,500 you can also call (800) Cartier if interested.
Michael Kors is my favorite designer, I have three bags from him and one snake skin wallet. His products last a long time and are easy to spot clean. This saddle bag comes in a brown and metallic silver but this vanilla is fresh and brings out the gold accents. It is made of leather and the buckle is a magnetic snap closure.
This saddle bag was originally $178 but is on sale for $88.90 at Nordstrom.
The pale pink and quilted leather are my favorite and the half gold chain strap completes it. It is available in nude which would be more neutral.
The price tag is $675 and is available at Barneys New York.
Saddle bags can also be found at Target and Urban Outfitters.
Now saddle bags have become a fashion trend with designers especially for this fall. I like them because you can wear them across your shoulder and have your arms free. They're great for social events where you won't have to worry about holding a bag. Here are some of my favorites.
The saddle bag is by Marcello De Cartier and is priced at $1,500 you can also call (800) Cartier if interested.
This saddle bag was originally $178 but is on sale for $88.90 at Nordstrom.
The pale pink and quilted leather are my favorite and the half gold chain strap completes it. It is available in nude which would be more neutral.
The price tag is $675 and is available at Barneys New York.
Saddle bags can also be found at Target and Urban Outfitters.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Equestrian Inspired Jewelry Great For Holiday Gifts
When I saw this jewelry I loved it and thought it would make cute holiday gifts. I would wear all of it but of course I have some favorites.
This is a sterling silver horseshoe pendant with cubic zirconia diamonds. It is priced at $39.99. I liked how it is a very delicate piece but stands out with diamonds and the price tag isn't bad.
These horseshoe stud earrings are sterling silver with cubic zirconia diamond and costs $33.50. I like these of course because they match the necklace above and would complete the look. Also these earrings could be worn by any age group.
This is my ultimate favorite piece because it incorporates the horse. It is sterling silver with cubic zirconia diamonds around the horseshoe and costs $59.99. The horse looks as though it is trotting through the horseshoe which makes the pendant.
If you like any of these favorites you can go to this website to buy them.
These dangling earrings of stirrups are unique yet simple. These are by far my favorite equestrian inspired earrings. The price tag is $90.
This ring of a stirrup is sterling silver but can be ordered in either gold or platinum. I like how it matched the earrings but I just love rings. The detail of the stirrup is what makes this one of my favorites, with the bottom of the stirrup looking rough. This ring costs $93.
Both of these pieces are by Loriece and there are plenty of other products other then jewelry on their website that is equestrian inspired.
If you like any of these favorites you can go to this website to buy them.
These dangling earrings of stirrups are unique yet simple. These are by far my favorite equestrian inspired earrings. The price tag is $90.
This ring of a stirrup is sterling silver but can be ordered in either gold or platinum. I like how it matched the earrings but I just love rings. The detail of the stirrup is what makes this one of my favorites, with the bottom of the stirrup looking rough. This ring costs $93.
Both of these pieces are by Loriece and there are plenty of other products other then jewelry on their website that is equestrian inspired.
An Online Equestrian Magazine Will Soon be Launched for Juniors and Young Riders
The magazine will be called Junior Equestrian Magazine and will be launched by Nov 20. The objective will be for young and junior riders to have a magazine dedicated to them. I like this idea since many equestrian magazines are dedicated to adult athletes.
Courtney Weinzimer is the Publisher for Junior Equestrian Magazine. She has been the publisher and editor of the Florida Equestrian Magazine and went to Florida Atlantic University. To read more about her see her Linkedin page.
Junior Equestrian Magazine will feature articles on college riding events and young rider events. It will incorporate all aspects of the sport from western to polo to english style riding. There has been some articles posted for the magazine to check these out see the magazine's website.
The magazine is looking for people to write articles about certain events and subjects as well as sending them pictures for the articles. Also if you want to get involved with the design or have feedback for the online magazine go to their Facebook page to see how to contact them and what they might need.
Courtney Weinzimer is the Publisher for Junior Equestrian Magazine. She has been the publisher and editor of the Florida Equestrian Magazine and went to Florida Atlantic University. To read more about her see her Linkedin page.
Junior Equestrian Magazine will feature articles on college riding events and young rider events. It will incorporate all aspects of the sport from western to polo to english style riding. There has been some articles posted for the magazine to check these out see the magazine's website.
The magazine is looking for people to write articles about certain events and subjects as well as sending them pictures for the articles. Also if you want to get involved with the design or have feedback for the online magazine go to their Facebook page to see how to contact them and what they might need.
A Second Carriage Horse Collapsed in New York City
According to the Daily News Luke got back up 15 minutes later. The ASPCA will be investigating this incident and Luke will be suspended from working until an exam is done. Luke has been cleared to work and the examination showed nothing wrong with him.
The cause of the collapse was him getting entangled in his harness. This is the video of the incident that a witness took:
Animal activists and celebrities are favoring the ban against the horse drawn carriages in New York City. Pamela Anderson wrote "For the second time in less than two weeks, a carriage horse has collapsed on a Manhattan street. Horses do not belong in a congested, urban setting where they are constantly breathing exhaust and sharing the streets with cars, buses and taxis," on her Facebook page.
If you want to ban horse drawn carriages sign this petition and electric cars that look like vintage automobiles will replace them.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Affordable Equestrian Looks for Winter
This fall equestrian inspired clothing is becoming the new look. Of course a lot of the clothing is by designers but there are items that can make up a great equestrian outfit for less.
A classic blazer is great to make the outfit complete. Accents on the collar and pockets of the blazer can make it even more stylish. The RonHerman L'AGENCE wool blazer on the left has a nice velvet collar with a thin belt and flap down pockets. This blazer has a high price tag of $624.
Nordstrom Rack has a nice grey Conrad C Collection jacket with black accents on both the collar and pockets. It is priced at $83.90 which sounds better and is on the right.
The pants on the right are from Vince Camuto and are equally as nice. They are more like a legging which is great for comfort and the contrast of the panels is a nice touch. The price tag of $79 isn't bad either.
The riding boots make an outfit elegant and can dress a casual inspired equestrian look into a chic one. The boot on the left can be bought at Barneys New York and are by Fendi with a huge price tag of $1,100.
The boot on the right are from Annie Shoes and have buckle accents on the top and bottom. The Annie Shoes boots cost as low as $59.46 which is a big difference from $1,100.
Even if you don't ride horses you can embrace the equestrian style in your everyday winter wear.
A classic blazer is great to make the outfit complete. Accents on the collar and pockets of the blazer can make it even more stylish. The RonHerman L'AGENCE wool blazer on the left has a nice velvet collar with a thin belt and flap down pockets. This blazer has a high price tag of $624.
Nordstrom Rack has a nice grey Conrad C Collection jacket with black accents on both the collar and pockets. It is priced at $83.90 which sounds better and is on the right.
People never thought to wear their horse riding pants to casual and chic events but now the fashion world is incorporating them. The pair on the left can be bought at Bloomingdales and are from J Brand. They have nice velvet accents, such as, the inner thigh panels and smooth pockets on the back. I don't
know if they're as pretty as the price tag of $228.
The pants on the right are from Vince Camuto and are equally as nice. They are more like a legging which is great for comfort and the contrast of the panels is a nice touch. The price tag of $79 isn't bad either.
The riding boots make an outfit elegant and can dress a casual inspired equestrian look into a chic one. The boot on the left can be bought at Barneys New York and are by Fendi with a huge price tag of $1,100.
The boot on the right are from Annie Shoes and have buckle accents on the top and bottom. The Annie Shoes boots cost as low as $59.46 which is a big difference from $1,100.
Even if you don't ride horses you can embrace the equestrian style in your everyday winter wear.
A Thoroughbred Mare was Found Butchered in Miami Dade County Florida
I wrote a previous blog post on the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act which is a bill to stop the shipping, sale and consumption of horses. So it was shocking to read in a Miami Herald article that last month a six year old thoroughbred mare was butchered and left on the side of the road.
The mare's heart and legs were removed. The police believe the horse was stolen because she was in good health and good condition. Her mane seemed to have been recently groomed which is a sign she was probably stolen.
Richard Couto, has worked at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in South Florida, and commented in the article about the horse having a tattoo on her upper lip with an identification number that determined she was a race horse.
She was left on the road north of Okeechobee Road and west of the Florida Turnpike. Richard Couto mentioned in the article that this area is known for being one of the biggest horse slaughter regions in the county. In 2009 police shut down 70 illegal slaughter houses in the county and 21 dead horses have been found as well in that year.
These horrific events in 2009 resulted in the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The article interestingly discussed how horse meat is legal in the United States but it has to be labeled and done at a licensed facility. Most of the horses that are being slaughtered are done illegally and are usually stolen.
This situation was outrageous and I can not believe people are doing such cruel actions towards horses. To get involved sign this petition.
The mare's heart and legs were removed. The police believe the horse was stolen because she was in good health and good condition. Her mane seemed to have been recently groomed which is a sign she was probably stolen.
Richard Couto, has worked at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in South Florida, and commented in the article about the horse having a tattoo on her upper lip with an identification number that determined she was a race horse.
She was left on the road north of Okeechobee Road and west of the Florida Turnpike. Richard Couto mentioned in the article that this area is known for being one of the biggest horse slaughter regions in the county. In 2009 police shut down 70 illegal slaughter houses in the county and 21 dead horses have been found as well in that year.
These horrific events in 2009 resulted in the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. The article interestingly discussed how horse meat is legal in the United States but it has to be labeled and done at a licensed facility. Most of the horses that are being slaughtered are done illegally and are usually stolen.
This situation was outrageous and I can not believe people are doing such cruel actions towards horses. To get involved sign this petition.
NYPD Horses Become Friends With City Dogs
A couple days ago the New York City local news played a video of a French Bulldog and a New York Police Department horse playing and showing each other attention. This happened by Wall Street and I thought it was the cutest video so I wanted to share it.
After I heard about this video I found another which is a NYPD horse showing love to an English Bulldog named Potato. This was even more cute then the first video.
After I heard about this video I found another which is a NYPD horse showing love to an English Bulldog named Potato. This was even more cute then the first video.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hickstead a Show Jumping Horse Dies During a Competition in Italy
After Hickstead, a 15 year old Dutch Warmblood, completed a round of 13 jumps at the highest level which is the grand prix, his legs gave out and he collapsed. The competition was the Rolex Federation Equestre Nationale World Cup in Verona, Italy. Eric Lamaze, the rider and owner, won a gold and silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing with Hickstead. Lamaze was considered the number one show jumper in the world by the Rolex rankings. This was the third time he was ranked number one. Hickstead was also considered the best jumping horse of his time. The New York Times covered this story, Hickstead, Star Show-Jumping Horse Dies During Competition.
According to the Federation Equestre Nationale Hickstead died from an aortic rupture which resulted in heart failure. This video shows Hickstead completing the course and the sudden death so if you think this will be disturbing to you, do not view.
According to the Federation Equestre Nationale Hickstead died from an aortic rupture which resulted in heart failure. This video shows Hickstead completing the course and the sudden death so if you think this will be disturbing to you, do not view.
A Carriage Horse Dies in New York City
Charlie a 15 year old carriage horse collapsed in Midtown on West 54 street on his way to Central Park on Sunday Oct. 23, 2011. He had only been working for 20 days prior to the incident. He had a stomach ulcer and a fractured tooth. Ever since this happened there has been great controversy between the carriage industry and animal activist groups.
I have grown up in Manhattan and it was shocking to hear about this. When I was little I would go to Central Park every Saturday with my dad and I remember giving one of the horses a carrot each time. The horse drawn carriages have been around for so long that I can not believe there has been actions of animal cruelty and no one has known about it.
The ASPCA and other organization want to ban the horse drawn carriages but Mayor Bloomberg is rejecting the idea. This is highlighted in a New York Times article called, After Carriage Horse Dies, Mayor Rejects Calls for Ban. Bloomberg expresses how the carriage industry is a part of New York City's history and that the horses are well taken care of. A bill was introduced last year with an alternative to the horse drawn carriages which would be electric cars that look like vintage automobiles. Mayor Bloomberg and the Horse and Carriage Association of New York do not support this ban or proposal.
New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets is the non-profit organization that is responsible for the proposal of electric automobiles. If you support this proposal then sign this petition.
I have grown up in Manhattan and it was shocking to hear about this. When I was little I would go to Central Park every Saturday with my dad and I remember giving one of the horses a carrot each time. The horse drawn carriages have been around for so long that I can not believe there has been actions of animal cruelty and no one has known about it.
The ASPCA and other organization want to ban the horse drawn carriages but Mayor Bloomberg is rejecting the idea. This is highlighted in a New York Times article called, After Carriage Horse Dies, Mayor Rejects Calls for Ban. Bloomberg expresses how the carriage industry is a part of New York City's history and that the horses are well taken care of. A bill was introduced last year with an alternative to the horse drawn carriages which would be electric cars that look like vintage automobiles. Mayor Bloomberg and the Horse and Carriage Association of New York do not support this ban or proposal.
New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets is the non-profit organization that is responsible for the proposal of electric automobiles. If you support this proposal then sign this petition.
Amos: A Horse That Can Play Basketball and Do Tricks
Amos is a 10 year old pony that lives in Boca Raton, Florida and is a part of the Palm Beach Pony Company. Amos is owned by Shelly Saidel who is responsible for teaching him all he knows. He can do puzzles, paint, play the xylophone, and play basketball. When I watched the news I could not believe this was so but when I saw the video it was impressive. This is the video from WPBF channel 25 news:
Amos volunteers with the non-profit organization, Personal Ponies of Florida, which is located in Coconut Creek. The organization works with children that have special needs by giving them a Shetland pony to take care of for free. Personal Ponies and Amos also go to hospitals, nursing homes, and veteran hospitals. They also conduct privates sessions at Sapphire Stables as well as visiting groups, such as, Gold Coast Down Syndrome Association. To donate or to read more about Personal Ponies visit their website.
He also will do birthdays or other special events. The Palm Beach Pony Company has plenty of party ideas, such as, pony rides, painting the horse, and cart rides. There are also things that adults can do with Amos during parties. Amos has his own website where you can read more about him as well as visiting and party ideas.
Amos volunteers with the non-profit organization, Personal Ponies of Florida, which is located in Coconut Creek. The organization works with children that have special needs by giving them a Shetland pony to take care of for free. Personal Ponies and Amos also go to hospitals, nursing homes, and veteran hospitals. They also conduct privates sessions at Sapphire Stables as well as visiting groups, such as, Gold Coast Down Syndrome Association. To donate or to read more about Personal Ponies visit their website.
He also will do birthdays or other special events. The Palm Beach Pony Company has plenty of party ideas, such as, pony rides, painting the horse, and cart rides. There are also things that adults can do with Amos during parties. Amos has his own website where you can read more about him as well as visiting and party ideas.
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