Thursday, September 30, 2010

WEG: The Driving Nuns


WEG Highlight
Well, this was unique! The Wisconsin Halflingers demo was the entire recreation of the Sound of Music. I have never seen a nun driving before......likely never will again.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

We are off to the WEG!


We're off to the 2010 World Equestrian Games!

SBS Risky Business, driven by Jeff Morse with Jen Morse as Navigator, will represent the Morgan Breed for the American Morgan Horse Association, September 29 - Oct 2 and then compete in a Driving Derby for the American Driving Society, Oct 3-Oct 6th, in the Equine Village at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Hope to see you there!

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Chiro Anyone??



This is why horses might benefit from chiropractic adjustment. Envision the curvature of the spine from head to tail and the muscles that attach and support it. Think what is going on in the pelvic area here.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Cart Saddle


From: Moseman's Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing's and Goods

Example of a Cart Saddle.
The Tug Chain is like a sliding back band and slides through a channel running over the back. These were used on cart horse that pulled very heavy loads. Click on the illustration for a larger view.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

A Good Morgan Pair

2010 Vermont Heritage Days Novice Carriage Driving Champions

Marle Hill Concert Master (Charlestown Symphonic x Marlehill's Anniversary, br 1996)
Rum Brook Gallant Rhythm (Green Meads Galaxy x Rum Brook Promis Promise , br 1999)
Driven by Jeff Morse
Owned by Liz and David Herrick, Mount Vernon, NH