EDITORIAL CONTENT (MY TWO CENTS WORTH)

January showed us that winter in Manitoba can be balmy but also frigid.  I ran away for a week's holiday in the middle of the month. We left when the temperature was -3 C and returned to full blizzard conditions and -16 C. The week away on the island of Kauai, Hawaii was rejuvenating. Murray had the opportunity to golf at the beautiful Princeville golf course, the top ranked course in Hawaii. I took the opportunity to go on a private trail ride to experience the great island scenery by horse back. I rode a trusty sorrel Quarter Horse that was quite responsive. He was anxious to trot or canter when given the opportunity. I posted a picture on the Newsletter page of the website if you want to check it out http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Newsletter/data.html. February I have no horse plans. It will be a month to get back into physical shape to get back in the saddle. I have not been riding since the last week of November. Yesterday I made the mistake of watching a video of Mercydes and me that was taken in November. Now I am just aching to be riding her. I haven't had a bad ride yet on this wonderful mare. I have high hopes as we build our partnership in 2010.

We are busy doing some remerchandising in the hardware store this month. If you are a tack store customer don't have a heart attack when you find the tack department replaced by barbeques. Sue's Tack Shop new home is in the south west corner where the rental department was. What's new for the hardware store is a department called Home Expressions. It will give us a chance to showcase some higher end housewares and home giftware items. That project is waiting for new display fixtures. I am hoping to have it completed by the end of March.

Articles to check out: 

Body condition scoring system: http://special.equisearch.com/downloads/articles/EQFeb09BodyConditionScore.pdf

Introducing a new dog to horses: http://www.equisearch.com/lifestyle/thelife/introduce_dog_horses_092409/?utm_source=eqs&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs

Making Reining Horse Wait:  http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/western/reining/reining_horse_wait_for_cues_102209/?utm_source=eqs&utm_medium=nl&utm_campaign=eqs

Cold Weather Nutrition: http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=11409

***NEW ITEMS***

BALL CAP: Ladies ball cap with embroidered horse design in silver. Microfibre polyester gives it a light silky feeling. Adjustable Velcro tab. Sleek feminine styling. Colour: Black w/ Silver design. Retail $23.95...SALE $14.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/ApparelHelmets/data.html

COTTON SADDLE COVER WITH FLEECE LINING: English Saddle Cover. Soft interior for scratch resistance.  Will fit all english saddles including dressage. Colour: Pink. Retail $35.95...SALE $24.95!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/SaddleAccessories/data.html

TAIL TAMER MAXIMIZING DETANGLER:  A  great detangler. Natural ingredients such as shea butter work to detangle manes and tails and leaves them soft and tangle free for days.  Does not leave greasy marks and does not collect dirt and dust.  Light enough to use on your own hair!  No silicone, so no nasty brittle build up. You will fall in love with this detangler! 473 ml. Retail $29.99...SALE $17.99!!!  http://www.mordenhomehardware.ca/SuesTackShop/Grooming/data.html

When placing a classified ad please include what community you are from, contact phone # and email address.  All items listed for sale must state an asking price.  Ads are listed in order they are received and may be edited to make the best use of space. The FREE classifieds are limited to one issue. Good luck buying and selling.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. 2009 reg. Dutch Warmblood bay gelding with chrome, will finish close to 17 hh. "Ehlviss" is  stunning with huge uphill movement and fabulous temperament. Out of a mare by Eastern Ruler and by the stallion Autocrat. Loads of dressage and jumping talent coming from both sides. $12,000.  2. "Amica" 2009 reg. and micro chipped chestnut Oldenburg filly. Also by Autocrat, will be a tall, very elegant horse. $6,000. For pictures or more info email Janet oakhaven@goinet.ca, 204-834-2544. Carberry, MB.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. 18 yr old 15.2 hh dark bay with no white markings Thoroughbred mare, very healthy and sound, well schooled in dressage, hunters, jumpers, & cross country. Very elegant, bold over fences, used for pony club for many years. Shots, deworming and farrier up to date, loads, clips, bathes well. Reason for selling; rider has outgrown her. Used for a school horse in 2009 by 13 yr old girl with some experience. Don't like seeing her not being used regularly, needs to be teaching someone all she knows. To good and loving home only. Transport is available depending on destination. $4,000. OTO.  2. Hanoverian cross weanling stud colt, out of Eara (Merlot by Eastern Ruler) by Autocrat, pending Canadian Warmblood reg. Should mature over 16 hh, dark bay with a small star and 3 white legs, flashy and well built, beautiful temperament, great prospect for dressage, hunter or jumper. Can hold and have gelded in spring. Transport available depending on destination. $7,500. Pictures can me emailed. Suzanne shadyhavenfarms@gmail.com, 204-537-2505. Belmont, 60 miles southeast of Brandon.

HORSE FOR SALE: 19 yr old Quarter Horse gelding. Awesome temperament, super broke. Shown in halter, showmanship, horsemanship, western & english pleasure, hunter, dressage; he can do it all. Shown at local fairs and CWHA shows. Great 4-H horse or confidence booster for adult. Take him out alone or in a group, trail ridden, goes through water, over bridges, no spook! Kind, healthy, sound, loads, clips, baths, good with farrier, you can stand on him, climb underneath him - he doesn't move. Used to being around kids and small animals. Never bucked, reared, or bolted. Up to date on vac. and deworming. $3,000. Connie conmafri@yahoo.com, 204-332-1333. Morden, MB.

HAY FOR SALE: Second cut grass/alfalfa hay in small squares, approx. 63 lbs. $4.50/bale. Tim Fehr 822-5887, cel 325-2460. Morden, MB

TACK FOR SALE: Rocking R 16" roping saddle with full quarter horse bars. Excellent condition, used approx. 8 times. A-Fork design with tooled barb wire design. Back cinch Included. Reason for selling; one child and one on the way. I think I need a pony. $1,200. firm. Serious inquires only. Can email pictures. Deb deb.klassen@mts.net, 204-246-2262. Darlingford, MB.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. "Oscars Tally Bar" 2 yr old reg. Quarter Horse. Sunfrost bred, Lots of cow in this horse, has Doc Bar, Poco Bueno Jo Hancock and many other greats in pedigree both top and bottom. Beautiful red bay with black mane and tail, 2 hind socks, 1 front pastern, unique blaze. Halter broke, very quiet, powerful hindquarters. $1,500. 2. "Levis Iron Bar" 2009 stud colt. Not sure what color he's going to be so reg. is pending. Started as greullo, now looks black, might roan out. Star and pastern on hind leg. Sunfrost bred, has the get up and go for barrels or reining. Lots of potential. $1,500. Can email pictures. Deb deb.klassen@mts.net, 204-246-2262. Darlingford, MB.

TACK FOR SALE: 1. 5 1/2" stainless steel classic loose ring snaffle bit. Retail $21.95. $10. 2. MASTA REGAL. 420 denier nylon stable blanket with a high cut neck line that helps to reduce wither pressure and increase overall warmth and comfort. Features a heavyweight 15 oz/420 grams on thermal insulating fill, natural cotton lining and anti-rub satin panels at chest. Extra deep cut, shoulder gussets, twin buckle front fastening, low cross surcingles, tail flap and wither pad.  NEW. Never out of the package. Navy check, 84". Retail $119. $80. 3. Natural Horsemanship Rope Halter: Marine rope halter by Burwash. Warmblood size, green w/white fleck. Regular $35.95. Like new. $20.  Pictures available to email. Sue suestackshop@mts.net, toll free 1-877-822-3550. Very reasonable shipping. Morden, MB.

HORSE FOR SALE: "Cutter's Lady Pride" reg. AQHA 15.1 hh sorrel mare. Very well trained, very willing to do a variety of disciplines; english, western, bareback, enjoys trail rides, chasing cows, fast enough for barrels. Athletic with  lots of natural lift, excelled at dressage clinic. Done 4H, ridden by 11 yr old as well as adults. Best suited to intermediate rider who can appreciate her soft mouth and responsive nature. Very easy to keep, up to date with shots, farrier, teeth checked. Loads, clips, and hauls great. $5,500. Contact for photos. Louise rlbonser@mts.net, 204-564 2115. Inglis, MB.

HORSE FOR SALE: 9 yr old unreg. Appaloosa gelding, approx. 15hh. Many miles of trail experience including mountain riding. Been through water, bush, over bridges, you name it, great lead horse. Never bucked me off or attempted to run off. Safe to ride but a rider with some experience will get the most out of him. All vet needs are up to date, in very good health. $2,000.obo. Pictures available to email. Shelley gvqh@hotmail.com, 204-724-7273. Brandon.

BREEDING/STUD SERVICE: Boulders Bam Bam CWHBA licensed stallion. Sire is Quite Easy out of Pebbles B. $1,300. stud fee includes first collection. Email for pics and info. Chelsea Howell ghacault@mts.net, 204-526-0395. St. Alphonse, MB.

FOR SALE: Vintage Western Horseman magazines. Collectors items $5. each. Monthly issues available for following years: 1979 - 1985. Great covers with classic images (idea: mount in frame/great picture & conversation piece); inside has unique images and great stories. Will mail to you. Lyn Book item@mymts.net, 204-697-8503.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. "Carlito II" 2006 CWHBA 16.3 hh chestnut gelding. Sired by Cabalito (Hanoverian) by Cordoba and out of This One's For You (TB). Excellent hunter jumper project. Loves to free jump with ease; with parents like his, why wouldn't he. Lots of ground work done, lunges, ground drives, has been backed. Only reason for selling-no time for my own horses, too busy with the client horses. $15,000. obo. 2. "Obvious Mark" 2004 APHA 15.2 hh chestnut frame overo gelding. Great youth hunter, shown and winning/placing in local hunters. Loves to jump, not backed off a fence yet. Great gaits, with changes, easy to work with, always a barn favourite. Is turned out to pasture now due to lack of time, won't take much to get back to the top of his game. $6,500. obo. 3. "This One's For You" 1993 16.1 hh dark bay/brown Thoroughbred mare for sale or lease for breeding. Injury ended her show career; sound for breeding and light trail riding only. Produced two beautiful foals. Both breedings she conceived first shot, once was AI and other was live cover.  Easy foaling and great mom. Reg. with Jockey Club and Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, also on record with CWHBA and APHA. $1,000. obo, inquire about leasing options. All horses are UTD on all vaccinations and regular farrier. Pics can be seen www.corriehipwellequine.com. Chelsea chipwell@mts.net or horsetrailertrash@hotmail.com. Brandon, MB.

HORSE FOR SALE: 17 yr old Quarter Horse/Arabian, approx.15 hh, trained by George Krahn. Good with farrier, loads, knows lots of tricks; bow's, ski's, kisses/hugs, shakes hooves, counts out his age, slide down neck, rear mount. Roped off, works cattle, trail rides, harness trained, uses leg cues, neck reined, likes to work, good ground manners, uses voice commands. $2,400. Lisa 204-829-3229. Plum Coulee, MB.

TRAINING: Openings this spring for training horses. English or western, starting colts to show horses. Max. $300./month plus board at Prairie Breeze Stables, indoor and outdoor board available. $325./box stall, $225./tie stall, $175./outside. Chelsea chipwell@mts.net, www.corriehipwellequine.com. Brandon, MB.

HORSE FOR SALE: 16.3-17 hh reg. and branded Hanoverian 2005 mare. Sire-Autocrat/mare-Wendy (mare's Sire-Wagner). Chestnut, 4 white socks and blaze. Started under saddle, walk/trot/canter, some leg yields, collections and extensions, nice mover. Dressage prospect. Good jump as well, been over 4' with 4' spread with rider, free jumped 5'. Not been shown yet; planned to start her show life this past summer. I have been unable to ride much lately and don't know when I'll be able to ride full time again. Being offered for sale due to my health/cancer. $22,000. obo. Tanis tmayert@mts.net, 204-246-2387 for more information and pictures. Morden, MB.

HORSES FOR SALE: 1. "RR Babes Buckshot" AQHA reg. palomino mare. In foal to reg. AQHA blue roan stallion PC Boons Feature (vet checked; is in foal). Throws really nice, big, and pretty foals. Really well bred, her sire is out of a proven money winner in barrel racing arena. PC Boons Feature has cow and barrel racing winner on his pedigree.  $2,000.  2.  AQHA reg. palomino yrlg colt. Really well bred, should grow to be fair size, will go to work any where you want him. Papers at AQHA, be returned within the month. $850.  3. "Smokey Spurs" AQHA reg. 2 yr old well bred, pretty bay gelding. Halter broke, quiet and easy to handle, will be started in spring if not sold. $1,000.  4. "Classy N Never Late" APHA reg. 3 yr old solid sorrel gelding.  A real looker, anyone wanting a pretty horse to do the job this is the one.  Had about 45 days training. Needs a job and some wet saddle pads this summer. Quiet to be around, easy to handle, for experienced rider would be too much for a green or beginner rider. $1,250. Reason for selling is that we have too many horses and not enough time to devote to them. Pictures available to email. Open to reasonable and serious offers only. Call 204-822-1520, bay_roan@hotmail.com. Morden, MB.

TACK FOR SALE:  1. 82" navy rain sheet, never used. $30.  2. 84" Weatherbetta airflow flysheet mesh combo, like new, excellent condition. $60.  3. Large Weatherbetta airflow mesh neck fly sheet, never used. $20.  4. 84" Weatherbetta Freestyle Orican high lite winter blanket, like new. $125.  5. 84" Rambo duo liner 100, brand new. $50. 6. Easy Change Gullet System. Includes all 6 settings, brand new. $60. Connie conmafri@yahoo.com, 204-332-1333. Morden, MB.

 

Happy Trails,