No Way! Horse "Turd" Shopping? Check this out!

Okay, I can't resist sharing this! While my BFF's know the saying to the side is one of my favorites, I can't believe someone has actually incorporated this into a horse business! You simply must check out this website dedicated to the one true thing you can always depend on your beloved equine friend to bestow upon you- "poop" and lots of it! Check out this online store out for at the very least a good laugh!

Is there something seriously wrong with me for seeing some items here I'd really like to have? I'm loving the coffee mug and night shirt. I dunno, I think the wall clock would look stellar in my house too, hum?

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Germantown Charity Horse Show Great Fun!

Alas, the Germantown Charity Horse Show has come and gone for another year. What great fun and a family tradition this horse festival is for many in the Memphis community! With the show being a week earlier this year than the traditional 2nd week of June, the show seems to have gotten a bit of a break from the scorching weather of years past. Despite a day of rain, and muddy tents, the weather was quite pleasant this year! With some even "chilly" evenings!

What a fabulous jumper turnout at this show! Many very talented junior riders and horses too! Surprisingly, the economy doesn't seem to have impacted the jumper entries. With classes like the the Welcome Jumper Stakes, the Pony Classic, the Junior/AO Classic, the 25,000 Grand Prix, as well as a great mix of Carriage Driving classes just to name a few favorites. The show was very entertaining. I must add that even my father, a non-horsey "horse-person" admitted that the Carriage Driving classes were for him the highlight of the show!

Of course, I enjoy the carriage driving too, but my personal favorite this year had nothing to do with horses at all! What? How can that be at a horse show, you say? Well, the "Team Ghost Riders" entertainment was absolutely something you'd have to see to believe and appreciate! What a hoot! This rodeo exhibition consisted of mokeys riding border collies while herding rams! I haven't laughed so hard in ages! Now I'm not sure that some animal activists would find this so entertaining, but from a fellow equestrian, I've gotta give those little primates snaps for their keen "riding skills." Those monkeys were quite the equestrians! What balance and agility! I'm sure none of this had to do with being tied down to their miniscule "monkey saddles!" Nah, cutting horse riders beware- you've got some new competition! Now, if I could only ride as well from my "core" my dressage trainer would be so pleased! Check out their website at http://www.teamghostriders.com/ for a laugh! I sure do hope to see them again at Germantown!

Free Horse Driving Clinic to Public at Rollingwoods Farm in Olive Branch, MS

Rollingwoods Farm and the Nashoba Carriage Society offer open clinic to public
By: Lauren Pigford

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.- Each year the Wilburn sisters of Rollingwoods Farm team up with their close friends of the Nashoba Carriage Society and host the Introduction to Carriage Driving Clinic.

This year the clinic will be held Saturday, March 7, at 10368 Goodman Rd. Olive Branch, Miss (property of Olive Branch Animal Clinic). It will start at 9 a.m. and will end at noon. The clinic is free and open to the public to help promote carriage driving.

Joanna Wilburn and sister Sally Ross Davis will instruct the clinic. Wilburn, who specializes in training people how to drive and Davis, who specializes in breaking ponies and horses how to drive, will focus on how to harness a pony and horse properly, specific types of carriages and will instruct and supervise drivers.

Members of the Nashoba Carriage Society volunteer their time, ponies, horses and equipment for this yearly event. Nora Land, one of Nashoba’s most talented young, junior drivers volunteers and participates each year in the Introduction to Carriage Driving Clinic.

“It is very fun and educational. I learn something new every year,” Land said.

Land is 14 years old and has been competitively driving for five years now. Besides helping out at the Introductory Clinic she is also a Camp Counselor at one of the only junior driving camps in the nation, Drive My Buggy Carriage Camp, held yearly at Kimberlin Farms. Land is also the winner of the Libby Whitmore Memorial Award, Nashoba’s highest honor for one of it’s members earning the highest points in championship classes at their yearly show held in September.

Land is instructed by Wilburn and Davis in several clinics, “Jo Jo and Sally Ross are hilarious. Their clinics are so much fun,” said Land while laughing in memory.

Everyone is welcome to attend the clinic, even those who have never driving before. This is a clinic to help the growth of carriage driving in the area. There will be refreshments such as Coffee and Hot Cocoa available along with some snacks.

Volunteers will have their ponies and horses available to those who wish to ride or drive in the carriages.

“My favorite part of the clinic is driving people around,” Land said.

Joanna Wilburn and Sally Ross Davis along with sister Ruth Wilburn DVM and Stacy West own Rollingwoods Farm. They produce top quality Welch ponies and are known for their National Driving Champions as well as their Champions in open driving competitions. The Wilburn sisters have an ideal location for driving clinics. Their indoor arena is perfect for any type of weather, rain or shine.

The Wilburn sisters along with Nashoba Carriage Members will be onsite to answer any questions about taking carriage driving lessons, purchasing or breaking a carriage driving pony or horse and or joining the Nashoba Carriage Society.

Come and have fun at this topnotch facility and learn all you need to know about Carriage Driving. This is a growing sport in the area and more and more people are joining with enthusiasm.

Joanna Wilburn, clinician, and Nora Land, camp counselor, of Drive My Buggy Carriage Junior Camp instruct

FCAR Horse Rescue

FCAR Rescue Adopted by Priscilla Presley & Elvis Presley Enterprises

In April 2008 FCAR rescued 17 horses from a situation of extreme cruelty and neglect in Williston, TN. The owner was ultimately convicted of animal cruelty and all of the animals were released to the care of Fayette County Animal Rescue. Well one of those horses has just found a little piece of heaven and was adopted by Priscilla Presley and Elvis Presley Enterprises. The official announcement and welcoming for Bandit will be on January 8, 2009. Media and fans from around the world will focus on Graceland for Elvis' birthday celebration which will include Bandit's introduction as the newest addition to the Graceland family.

Recently quoted in the Commercial Appeal: "Unfortunately several didn't make it," said Presley, who says she is grateful to Fayette County Animal Rescue and the state for rescuing most of the horses.

For additional details go to:
- http://www.elvis.com/news/full_story.asp?id=1685
- http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jan/08/priscilla-brings-rescued-horses-to-02/
- http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=9639160

For the CNN Larry King Live interview with Priscilla Presley and tour of the horses including Bandit, go to: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/01/08/lkl.presley.graceland.tour.cnn?iref=videosearch

Check out these AWESOME TBs available for Adoption!

Here's your chance to adopt some fabulous hunter/jumper, dressage, and three-day prospects!Check out these horses needing new homes:

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Horses available for adoption

Royally Robbed (a.k.a "Robbie")

Robbie is a 4 year old, 16.1 h., dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Robbie is a very sweet and well-mannered boy who has no stable vices. Robbie is currently recovering from cartilage damage to his left knee, sustained during his brief racing career, and will require a few more months rehabilitation before being slowly restarted under-saddle. Robbie is currently available for adoption to that special someone looking for a flatwork-only prospect.

P.J.'s Play (a.k.a. "PJ")

PJ is a 10 year old, 15.3 h., gray, Thoroughbred mare. PJ has spent the past few years as a broodmare. Prior to her years as a "mommy", P.J. enjoyed a brief racing career. PJ. is an absolute joy to work around and handle. She is very quiet, sweet, and laid-back. PJ is currently available for adoption and we hope to find her that perfect someone who has the skills and desire to re-train this lovely mare for a new career as a show or pleasure horse. At only 10 years of age, the sky's the limit for PJ!

Lady Garthorn (a.k.a. "Lady")

Lady is a 16 year old, 15.3 h., dark bay, Thoroughbred mare. Lady has spent the past several years as a broodmare. Lady previously enjoyed a very successful career as a racehorse, and retired from racing in 1998 with career earnings of nearly $150k! Lady is a very kind and gentle soul who is a pleasure to work around and handle. In working with Lady it is clear to see that she just adores and craves human affection. Lady is available for adoption to that special someone who will provide her with the attention and affection she longs for and most clearly deserves!

Xcellent Jazz (a.k.a. "Jazz")

Jazz is a stunning 5 year old, 16.0 h., dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Jazz was very lightly raced having made only 3 lifetime starts, before sustaining an injury to his left front tendon sometime in 2007 Jazz has since recovered from the injury and in fact, was back in training as a racehorse in 2008 before being sold as part of an estate dispersal auction. Jazz is currently available for adoption and would be best suited to someone interested in a flatwork/dressage horse prospect.

Conte's Whirl (a.k.a. "Conte")

Conte is a gorgeous 4 year old, 16.0 h., bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Conte enjoyed moderate success as a racehorse and was only just recently retired (Sept.'08) from racing. Conte is an absolute joy to work around, and is laid-back and easy to handle. Conte is available for adoption to that special someone who has the skills and desire to retrain this handsome boy for a new career as a sport or pleasure horse. Conte has all the right ingredients needed to make someone an incredible show hunter, dressage, or event prospect! Sport-horse people should please take notice of this guy!

Sharp N' Appealing (a.k.a. "Sharpy")

Sharpy is a 2 year old, bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Sharpy was recently in race-training before being sold as part of an estate dispersal sale. Sharpy is a well-adjusted two-year old, with correct conformation and lovely movement. Sport horse people should take notice of this youngster who has his whole life and career ahead of him! Sharpy is currently available for adoption or foster!

Popiscue (a.k.a. "Poppy")

Poppy is an 11 year old, 16.1 h, dark bay, Thoroughbred gelding. Poppy enjoyed a very successful racing career in his native country of Brazil before being brought to the United States. Poppy has undergone some retraining with his former owner, and was just recently started over-fences. Poppy is currently available for adoption or foster!