Fundraiser for Camp Centaur, Saturday October 22, 2011

Child enjoying a ride on a horseThe fundraiser includes pony rides and other family friendly events.  Please come and show your support for this amazing program.

Events will include:
Pony rides
Kids Crafts
Door Prizes
Bake Sale
Fun Raffles, Contests and Games
Fall Fun and Activities

Located at 500 Miller Road in Clinton, Camp Centaur offers a specialized camp experience for children with cancer.  Cancer is a devastating diagnosis for anyone, but is especially difficult for children.  The expense of treatment and travel to treatment can sometimes put a huge strain on the family’s finances as well.  In consideration of this, the cost of the camp is $30 for these special kids and also $30 for siblings of kids with cancer.  Donations are needed to bridge the gap between the charge to the camper and the actual $250 cost of the camp. Camp Centaur is a registered 501(c)(3).

You can visit their website at www.campcentaurtn.com or call 989-832-5289 for additional information.

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Photos from Benefit Horse Show May 14th

Thanks to Tom Humburg for these and many other great pictures from this show. 

 Thanks to everyone for their donations to this worthy cause.

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Equine Herpes Outbreak

Please check this article for a comprehensive look at this important equine health issue! You may want to subscribe to the blog, it is a very good source for many horse related issues.
link to important HPV information

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How do I wash my horse’s face?

For many horses, getting their face washed is part of their regular bath routine.  If your horse is not comfortable with getting his face washed, here are a couple ways of getting their co-operation. 

First, I suggest using baby shampoo for the face.  If the soap burns their eyes when you wash their face, they are less likely to be cooperative.  I buy the generic kind from the dollar store. 

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Benefit Horse Show May 14th 3:00 PM

Please make plans to atttend a benefit horse show on Saturday May 14th. 

All proceeds benefit a local cancer patient.  The show starts at 3:00 PM at the Newport Fairgrounds.  This link will take you to the class sheet.  Class sponsorships are only $25.  Call Angie Chandler 865-851-6058 to sponsor classes and get your business listed on our program. 

Directions: Click here for Mapquest directions.

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Send in your events!

Show season will be here soon! It’s time to start posting all your 2011 shows and events for East Tennessee!  Check out our Events and Shows page and see what’s going on near you.  ALSO, please send us your events and a link to your website.  We will be happy to post them for everyone to see. If you include class lists we will make every effort to list them as well.

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Did you wear your helmet today?

Supporters of Courtney King-Dye have created an Ebay page to raise awareness of the dangers of riding without a helmet.   Courtney was a top dressage rider and member of the 2008  US Olympic Team.  She was seriously injured recently when her horse stumbled, throwing her and knocking her unconscious.  

The site was created with some great merchandise donated by friends and supporters as well as Courtney’s Corporate sponsors.   T-Shirts, awareness bracelets, boots and helmets are a few of the items that are offered.  Log on and help the cause and this young rider……and wear your helmet!

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Congratulations to Smoky Mountain 4H Team!

Angie Chandler of Rune Stone Ranch reports that the Cocke County, Tennessee 4-H group had a wonderful first show.  The team consisted of 11 Kids, 13 Horses, 8 Trailers, and lots of supporters. They participated in Gaited, Hunter, and Western classes and had a great time at the show.  Their dedication is showing!

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Horse Show Season In Tennessee!

Show season will be here soon. It’s time to start posting all your 2011 shows and events for East Tennessee!  Check out our Events and Shows page and see what’s going on near you.  ALSO, please send us your events and a link to your website.  We will be happy to post them for everyone to see.

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Happy Tails!

If there’s one thing that can set a show horse apart, it is a beautiful, well groomed tail.  Here are a few tips to get that thick, long tail and show it at it’s best.

Daily Maintenance

  1. If possible, keep the tail put up in a sock or wrap to protect the hair and keep it clean
  2. Take the tail down every 2 weeks and wash, dry thoroughly and then re-braid and put it back in the sock or wrap.
  3. An old tube sock works great on tails, split the top down about 4 inches from the top, then use 2 of them to tie the sock into the braid.
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