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What Do You Get When You Cross a…

…horse with a zebra? Or a lion with a tiger? Would you believe new animals? (Nope, I’m not kidding!) A Horse is a Horse, Of Course, Of Course, Unless It Is a…Zorse? I can’t remember where it was I first saw the image of the zorse. I believe someone sent me an email with a picture of one. My first reaction was, “No way!” But, yep, there before my very eyes was a horse with stripes…also known as a zorse. I had to find out more, and here’s what I came across at a place called the Spots ‘N Stripes … Continue reading →

Horsing Around in Kentucky

My toddler daughter’s fascination with all things scaly is fading. However, her interest in animals remains steadfast, though we’re seeing a softer side to her fixation. She now happily embraces all things hairy—-mainly horses. To be honest she’s really into ponies and their “houses” (a.k.a. stables). This, of course, means we’ve been doing a ton of research about horses, which usually begets the question: “Mommy, when are we going to visit them?” I told my daughter I may not know exactly when we will be meeting our four-legged friends, but I do know where we will be going when the … Continue reading →

Could The Tide Be Turning For Barbaro?

The horse that captivated America’s heart after winning this year’s Kentucky Derby then suffered a potentially life ending injury at the Preakness Stakes is said to be improving. Doctors treating Barbaro say, that while the colt’s medical condition remains dire, he is stable and responding to treatment. The statement follows what has turned into a media “death-watch” of sorts, since word got out earlier this week that Barbaro had only hours to live. Barbaro underwent surgery on Wednesday to treat a serious hoof disease called laminitis. (Laminitis is a painful, often fatal disease caused by uneven weight distribution in the … Continue reading →

Making A Stick Horse

Almost every child has been fascinated with cowboys, even girls. So why not make a simple stick horse that your child can ride the range with or make two so he can take along a buddy for the ride. Supplies Needed: 1 ½-inch wide wood dowel or PVC pipe 2 ½ feet long A large sock (the color you want the head to be) Yarn (for the mane) Brown and small piece of white and black felt Pillow stuffing Glue gun and glue You start by stuffing the sock with pillow stuffing. This will be the horse’s head. The toe … Continue reading →

Kentucky Horse Park–A Horse Lovers Dream Vacation

Even if you missed watching the Preakness Stakes horse race (of the famed Triple Crown), you likely know by now that just a few seconds out of the gate, odds-on favorite, Barbaro, shattered three bones in his right hind leg. The scene was heart breaking and the replays of the race even caught the attention of my toddler daughter, who wanted to know, “What wrong with horsey?” It prompted me to do some research on horses and their training regime. In doing so I stumbled upon what I would consider an ideal vacation spot for horse lovers. The Kentucky Horse … Continue reading →