WhitleyAuction asked:

100 Acre Elizabeth, Colorado horse property with beautiful house, large barn, outdoor arena, outbuildings, and more sells in two tracts at Public Auction on December 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM. This property is close to Denver & Colorado Springs. The first tract is 60 acres with home and buildings and the econd tract is 40 acres ready for you to build on. See complete details at www.rmebrealty.com or www.whitleyauction.com. David P. Whitley CAI CES Auctioneer. Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC. 970-454-1010

DREW

girl1234 asked:


Every lease term seems to make it a requirement for the horse to stay on their property. Is there a site or place that leases out horses off property?

CALVIN

Lydia K Kelly asked:


When attending a show it is important that your horse look its best. Adding a few finishing touches can make all the difference between a nice looking horse, and an animal that wins the class.

Let’s start by assuming that your horse has been thoroughly bathed before the show. Braiding has been arranged, and your tack is clean are ready for use.

To get the best shine on your horse, you will want to give him a thorough grooming. While bathing is great for getting out the dirt, the coat can often use some extra help to keep its shine. While your horse is still damp, take a large saddle pad and place it over its back. Then spray a light coating of show sheen over the coat where you will not be placing tack. Never spray under the saddle area, or where you need tack to stay snug.

While show sheen may seem a quick fix, it has many properties that make it very useful. It will increase the shine in your horse’s coat, but more importantly, it will help repel dust.

Be sure not to show sheen the mane if you plan on having it braided, and not to show sheen above the end of the dock on the tail. Show sheen is very slippery and will make braiding next to impossible.

If your horse has white hooves, or if the hooves are rough or uneven, try taking some mid-grade sandpaper and lightly sanding the hooves. You can find sandpaper on hard foam blocks that are easier to handle than plain paper. While sanding the hooves may sound a bit odd, as long as you don’t do it too often and only use it to smooth the surface layer and remove stains, it will not hurt your horse.

When finished, apply a layer of clear hoof polish to the hooves to keep them shiny. Black hoof polish can look nice on a horse with no white and black legs, but looks silly on horses with brown legs or socks. Stick to clear polish on those horses. Some people prefer to use oil when the horse goes in the ring, but this tends to be sticky and the dirt quickly dulls the hoof.

If you use hoof polish, be sure to apply a moisturizer to the hoof after the show. The polish can dry the hoof out. If you show a lot, you might want to avoid using polish at every show, reserving it for the bigger events.

For horses with white socks and stockings, it can be next to impossible to get them clean. A quick trick is to buy corn starch and rub it into the whites before the show. The corn starch will make the whites glow, and any excess will quickly be shaken off as the horse takes a few steps. Be sure that any polish is fully dry before adding corn starch, or it will stick.

Clipping off the whiskers on the muzzle really tidies the face. Nothing makes a horse look like a nag more quickly than a shaggy muzzle. You can use scissors to trim the hair around the ears too, but avoid clipping them out if you can, as the hair inside the ears is important for protection against flies.

If you like the sleek, shiny look on the face, try using Brilcream instead of baby oil. This wonderful men’s hair product creates a natural shine that sets off your horse without making him look oily. It only takes a little bit to add polish to your horse’s face.

Finally, if your horse has scars that shine, or otherwise look unpleasant, try using a bit of shoe polish to cover them up. This will blend them in, while still looking natural.



DEL

lindakay7413@sbcglobal.net asked:


I have 80 acres and want to go non-profit so I can rescue horses and use them to assist the handicapped,adults and children and make it a haven for Families of challenged children and adults?Now some one I trust says I can’t claim ownership of the land I just paid for??HELP!!!!

DARYL

Catherine Harvey asked:


Property in Bulgaria has been drawing some attention of late. People are tired of investing their money in the precarious UK property market and have been looking further afield than the little Britain of Spain to lesser known areas of Europe.

If you are considering buying a property in Bulgaria then you will need to narrow down the field a little. Many people immediately look to the Eastern side where you have the benefit of the Black Sea but Bulgaria is a big country and every corner of it has aspects that appeal to someone. For that reason, this article looks at whether or not opting for Bansko in the South Western corner of Bulgaria is a good idea or not.

Relatively close to Sofia airport, Bansko is easily accessible. It is an area that is steeped in the oldest history of Bulgaria after being founded in the late 15th Century and was, at the time, the central city. It is a place full of ancient sights with no less than 120 cultural monuments that stand testament to the skills of the local craftsmen that have lived here over the years.

When you buy a property in Bulgaria you could opt for one of the high tech modern apartments or, if you love true culture, go for one of the traditional houses in Bansko. Distinctive with their tall pinewood gates and carved ceilings they also show the dedication that the Bulgarian people commit to their homes. But why Bansko above all other areas of Bulgaria?

The people are one of the biggest attractions. They are a warm and welcoming people that still carry the ingrained entrepreneurship skills of their forefathers. These people strive to come up with innovative ways of applying their skills to everyday life and are doing a pretty good job!

After the people comes the views. With the Pirin mountains in the distance you could stand and look at this sight for the rest of your life and not get used to it. On top of that you are surrounded by pine forests that emit an olfactory paradise all year round. And it is these two aspects that, should you decide to invest in a property in Bulgaria, will give you year round entertainment.

Mesta Valley is the area that divides Bansko’s three biggest mountain ranges - Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi. The valley itself provides a plethora of mountain biking and hiking trails for those with surplus energy. These trails will take you through the sweet smelling pine forests, up-hill and down dale, supplying more fresh, mountainous air than you ever believed possible.

And those mountains provide stunning ski possibilities throughout the winter. In fact, Bansko has a thriving skiing community that has had enormous amounts of money invested in it of late. Equipment and ski runs have been modernised with new runs added so if you were looking for an investment property in Bulgaria that you could rent out for part of the year, then with this sort of holiday trade you could make a tidy income.

Sticking with the active side of life, Bansko is also perfect for challenging yourself to a vigorous bit of rafting, horse riding or mountaineering. If you prefer to sit back and watch others do all the action, then you will simply love to be in the country during August. A whole week is given over to the jazz festival where performers from 15 countries over 3 continents come together to put on a feast of entertainment in the way of jazz music. Colours, sounds and smells all contribute to an atmosphere that will completely envelop you.

This is also the best time of year to explore the lakes, waterfalls and caves that make up the natural landscape of Bansko and even sample some of its healing mineral spring water. So, whether you’re a winter person or summer, buying a property in Bulgaria is sure to satisfy you on some level, if nothing more than to escape the rat race that has become Britain.



CONRAD

bonnieblue716 asked:


I lent a pony to a family for use for their children. They didn’t give me any money or anything for him because i was retaining ownership. They couldn’t sell him or make life decisions on him without my premission. I said they could ‘have’ him for as long as they took proper care to ensure he stayed sound (aka rideable and healthy), and that they would assume responiblity for his routine care. They have been neglient in routine care, but since they have custody and he’s on their land they won’t let me reassume custody. What is my next move. I’ve been told to get a Writ from the county clerk and a magistrate for the return of property. Can anyone give me more info on this
I have proof of ownership, being a current coggins, coggins from the last ten years (he’s a grade paint so his coggins are detailed), and i can get sworn witness statements from families we have ‘lent’ him to in the past. Besides my vet and farrier who know him and the care we provide. The neglience on there part is not having his hooves done in 6 months and he’s morbidly obese to the point of possible chorinic laminatis. Besides he was due his vacinations in June and i’m pretty sure hasn’t gotten those yet.

ADALBERTO

fastpony30 asked:


I’m trying to find legalities for Sweet Grass County, Montana. Where would I begin to look?

GINO

drnotwhoyouthinkiam asked:


Everyone in our family is 5′10 or taller and relatively hefty. The lightest of us is 220 lbs. We’re interested in finally bringing a horse to our property but were worried we may be too ‘giant’. None of us have any riding experience but our daughter is experienced in horse behavior and care and we have a friend willing to work with us over proper riding techniques and we have a trainer lined up for any horse we bring on. We’re just wondering what breed of horses should we look for. Or if breed doesn’t matter, what height or ‘hands’ should we look for? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

DARWIN

Lydia V Kelly asked:


Taking riding lessons is a great way to introduce yourself to the world of horses. But before you rush out to the first stables listed in the classifieds section there are a few things you should know.

Many stables specialize in riding lessons. These riding schools have many school horses and several instructors who teach. Other farms have a single coach, often the barn owner, who teaches lessons on a few select horses from her barn. Both types of farms have their benefits.

Riding schools are generally lower in cost than smaller barns. They usually offer group lessons where up to six horses and riders learn together in hour-long lessons. Many schools also offer semi-private and private lessons at higher rates.

With a variety of horses available to ride you get a chance to see what different horses are like and gain a range of experience riding them. Usually there are at least two instructors, often more. You can sometimes try different coaches until you find one that works well with you, but not all schools give you that option.

Riding schools tend to be less personal than smaller stables. The lessons are generalized to meet the needs of the group, so the instructor often cannot work with specific issues that an individual rider may be having.

In the long run most riding schools are limited to lower level riders. As riders develop their skills they may need to move on to private coaching and may need to lease or purchase their own horse.

Smaller barns usually only hove one coach. That coach often only teaches private or semi-private lessons, often because there are not enough school horses available for larger groups.

With only a couple of horses available for lessons the student gets less selection. On the other hand there is a chance to get to know the horse you are riding and gain a rapport with that horse. The horse is often well trained and tends to have the ability to go further than the basics. If that horse does not have that level of ability the owner may have another horse that will take her riders into higher level riding.

Small barns are also more personal and inviting. This can be great for riders with confidence issues. The only difficulty is that when the rider/coach dynamic does not work there is no secondary coach to try instead.

When checking out a barn for lessons take a good look around the property. The horses should be well groomed and in good weight. While they should not be fat, they also should not have their ribs showing. There should be signs that the horses get lots of turn-out and are not stuck standing in a stall all day.

The barn should be clean with clearly designated areas for keeping tack and for grooming horses. Pitchforks and other farm implements should be stored neatly away where they are not likely to be knocked over by a passing horse.

The arena should be clear of dangerous obstacles and be well fenced. A mounting block should be available to help riders get on tall horses. The footing should be loose and around 3-4″ deep.

Be sure to take the time to meet your instructor, or if that is not possible in advance of a lesson ask if you could take a trial lesson to get to know the coach before committing to a series of lessons. Many barns ask that you pay for up to 10 lessons at a time. This is normal, but you should be able to at least meet the coach before committing. The lessons are generally not refundable, so you want to be sure that you are happy with the person you will be learning from.

If you do start lessons at one farm and find over time that it doesn’t work out, don’t be afraid to look around to find a barn that better suits your needs. Everyone is different and each barn suits its own type of people.

Above all make sure that you find a farm you are comfortable at, and where you feel safe. Riding lessons should be fun, not stressful. So take your time, find the right barn and enjoy your introduction to the world of horses.



CHAUNCEY