SmartDark & Handsome: Week 1

After one week.... so far, so good. I have not noticed tremendous change to his color but I have noticed how he is shedding his winter coat easily and is quickly becoming slick and shiny. I think overall the supplement has brought life back to his winter hair and aided in the shedding process. Fuzzy pony is not a good look! Mo has seemed to not mind the addition of the supplement to his grain. He gave it a few sniffs, it does have an noticeable odor but quickly dug right in. If  you have a pick eater don't hesitate to call Smart Pak to request a free sample. Overall, I am pleased with the supplement in the first week and am looking forward to more changes!

If you are feeling left out because you don't have a dark colored horse....no worries, SmartShine is great for of all colors. Stop spraying on a healthy glow and start working from the inside out.

Surf on over and check out the maker's of this fine supplement as well as many others at http://www.smartpak.com/ or give'm a shout 1-888-501-9701.

~On The Hunt!

Slow Cooker Time!

Some may think that the dead of winter is time to use the slow cooker but when the weather is getting nicer I find myself in  the barn at dinner time instead of the kitchen and then think to myself..............



Problem solved!

Debbie's slow cooker recipe book really began ten years ago. After a long day of teaching riding lessons and training horses, the idea of cooking a nutritious meal was monumental. Debbie began to use her slow cooker more and more, and to this day, almost every meal she makes is prepared with one. This is a book of slow cooker recipes that a horseperson can prepare in 15 minutes or less. It allows a horse lover to get to the barn, ride all day, and come home to a healthy wholesome meal. There are over 100 easy to make recipes in the book, along with fabulous horse treat recipes that your equine friends will love. Beautiful equestrian quotes on the pages, and histories and photos of different breeds of horses that helped to shape the American landscape are included. The recipes in this book are for all seasons, from stuffed peppers to banana nut cake. . . it's all in the cookbook.

Hope this helps and enjoy!

 

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Fashion Friday!

Example of a nice show shirt for $50
found on showmeagain.com

Last week's Fashion Friday post was all about the latest & newest fashions for the show ring! This week it's all about making what's old new again for the show ring. Here are a few websites where you can purchase used show clothes, consign your old show clothes and even purchase new show clothes at reduced cost.

http://www.showmeagain.com/

http://www.returntothering.com/

http://www.usedshowclothes.net/

You will be able to find adult as well as youth clothes, chaps and even show tack!
Better get shopping, show season is here!

~On The Hunt!

70 & Sunny!

Enjoying this 70 degree and sunny weather with our ponies!

Good ponies are priceless!

~On The Hunt!



Back On Track Products

These products are great for horses with soreness and tension in sensitive areas like the back and legs and work through,
Heat Radiation
It is well established and documented that long wave infrared heat radiation increases the blood circulation. The increased blood circulation in the tissues helps to relieve muscles tension and improves performance. One important property is the injury prevention effect, which you get when the protections are used for training and competition.

The following product's are available: Blankets, Sheets, exercise boots and therapeutic wraps

Great for reducing inflammation

Decreases pain and tension during the ride and help increase blood flow

Keeps ligaments, joints and tendons happy

No liniment or poultice needed. Aides in the recovery of ligaments, tendons and joints.

Perfect product to help our horses as they get back into shape after these winter months.
Go to http://www.backontrackproducts.com/ to get more detailed information on these products. There is also a line of products for people and dogs as well.

~On The Hunt!

SmartDark & Handsome

Meet Mo, our 11 year old black,slightly faded to brown and white show show pony that belongs to my 8 year old daughter. Mo and my daughter have a busy show season ahead of them full of halter classes, showmanship, english and western classes to compete in. Nobody wants to show a faded black and white pony so we are gonna do something about it!

The great people over at SmartPak have come up with all kinds of wonderful supplements that help with everything from coat and skin, hoof care to digestion and overall health. Amazing! Browsing through a catalog, that proves to be an interesting read, I noticed that they had a supplement for our exact problem....faded black pony disease. (not really a disease, just not cute)

SmartDark and Handsome is designed for dark colored horses and is filled with Omega 3 fatty acids from flax seed, fish oil and chia seed for healthy skin. The spices, paprika and nutmeg were added to the mix to support darker, richer coat color. Just what we need...a shiny,black and white pony!

I started the supplement yesterday and plan to feed him the supplement for 56 days. Every Monday, I will update my blog with a new photo so we can see the transformation!

Got to http://www.smartpak.com/ to order SmartDark and Handsome and to see the reviews of other user's.
Call 1-877-893-8672 to request a FREE test sample of this supplement or any other.
Tell them Mo sent you!

~On The Hunt!

Fashion Friday!

What's trending in fashion this show season?

• fringe
• over sized crystals of all shapes and sizes
• vests
• olive & jewel tones

Hobby Horse Clothing Company has put together a fashion forecast to help you get your show clothes ready! Click on this link for a direct line to what's hot! http://www.hobbyhorseinc.com/dress-for-success/fashion-forecast/



~On The Hunt!

Halter + Duct Tape = Hot!!

Got busy with some duct tape today to create this cool halter for my daughter who has decided all things pink zebra are a must for her pony Mister Mochalatte!

Phase one.....

Finished product!
The tape was so easy to work with and it took me maybe 30 minutes to complete. As a bonus, I am thinking this will make the halter water and dirt proof too, we all know how yucky looking are halter's get!

Find an array of "designer" duct tape colors and patterns to match your personality at any Wal-Mart or Lowe's. We found the pink zebra at Tractor Supply!

Get crafty, you'll impress yourself!

~On The Hunt!

SSG Schooler Glove

Sure wish my daughter had a pair of these for her lesson this afternoon. Not only to keep her warm but to help keep her left and right's straight. Trainer say's more left rein and at 8 she is still a little confused. No worries, look down and they are marked L & R. Perfect for learning your leads! Just a little something to help these girls's out when some much is going on at once.....heels down, eye's up, stretch up tall, hit the middle, is your diagonal correct, bump him back and more left rein, NO PROBLEM!




These great gloves can be found at http://www.ssgridinggloves.com/ or at http://www.doversaddlery.com/. This is a fairly new product and may be hard to find at your local tack shop or your favorite website.

~On The Hunt!

Homemade Horse treats for the 2 I love!

On this Valentine's Day I thought I would share a horse treat recipe, you know it's the simple things in life that we all love....like a homemade treat!

All you’ll need is a mixing bowl, a cookie sheet, an oven and the ingredients below: 
Oatmeal Carrot Crunchies
1 cup dry oatmeal
1 cup flour
1 cut chopped carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup molasses
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
1. Chop the carrots.
2. Mix in the oatmeal, salt flour and sugar.
3. Mix in the chopped carrots.
4. Stir in two teaspoons of vegetable oil.
5. Pour in the molasses.
6. Stir until everything is mixed together.
7. Form into small balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
8. Put in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Let me show you the reasons why I might make these special treats!


Cute example #1

 
Cute example #2


For ponies that win 1st place!
 



















And for ponies that play dress-up too!

Happy Valentine's Day to you and the ponies you love!

~On The Hunt!

Speaking of Love!

This is what I love about horses, they make little girls fall in love with THEM rather than an IPhone!




Here's one little girl who'd rather be trotting than texting! I love this hoodie and I love this website!
www.wildhorsefeathers.com

~On The Hunt

Fashion Friday!

Justin bent rail boots, perfect to ride in. Light weight, rubber soles and they are stirrup friendly!

You can check out more styles at http://www.justinbentrail.com/ or go to Smart Pak and enjoy free shipping!
http://www.smartpak.com/ $179.95 Black is also available.

There are diamonds on these delicious boots!! Better not ride in these! http://www.ariat.com/ $399


So true in more ways than one, Cowgirls Rein! Hats, t's and much more with this message on it...just in case the world didn't already know! www.equestriansrein.com $19.99

~On The Hunt!

Red House Ranch Jewelry

I blogged about these great jewels on Friday and I just can't get enough. As I read more on Mary Jo's web page for Red House Ranch, I saw that they had more than the PUSH bracelet (my favorite). She designs the coolest necklaces, bracelets, earrings and items for men and children. Please visit her at http://www.redhouseranch.com/ and be sure to like her on face book! I would stayed tuned because I think she is having a Valentine's Day special!! So pick out what you love, tell your love and you just might be surprised on the day of love!



My Favorite! Pray Until Something Happens Necklace







Trusty Steed Ring



Rose Horse Shoe Earring















Bell Friendship Bracelet














Happy shopping, tell em' Girl and Pony Show sent ya!

On The Hunt!

Spoil that equine for Valentine's!

Perfect gifts for the hoofed Valentine in your life from Smart Pak!

 Look like conversation hearts to me!! Whole wheat treats $8.95


Bit wipes! I am thinking this is officially spoiling when you flavor before each ride! $12.95

Uncle Jimmy's Hangin Balls come in 4 different flavors and are sure to please on these long winter days stuck inside! $23.95

Find all these treats and more at www.smartpak.com.
Remember FREE shipping when you spend over $75, no codes or exclusions!

~On The Hunt!

Stall Stuff!

Give your stall name plate some personality with these custom designs by Equine Prints. Pick a background, add your horse's name, add a photo and you are the talk of the barn! Prices start at $14.95
http://www.equineprints.com/


Perfect for taking to show's to keep stuff at hand and great for the barn to leave supplements, boots, a sheet or whatever needs to be there and not in the tack room! I can see a monogram on this to kick it up a notch!!
http://www.horseloverz.com/

~On The Hunt!

Fashion Friday!

Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH) bracelet by Red House Ranch. Oh, how I want one of these!! For more fabulous creations go to http://www.redhouseranch.com/ $35

Right now FREE...PUSH earrings with $50 purchase

I love this brand...Farm girl! Cutest ever T's, hats and hoodies. www.farmboybrand.com

~On The Hunt

New Identification Technology

You can tell alot about a horse by looking at it's eye's....true? I think so in more ways than one...but did you ever dream they would be able to identify your horse by iris scan? The company EyeD has recently launched a more intelligent identification system that scans the iris. It takes just seconds to capture the initial iris scan and seconds to verify identification later on. Much more accurate than relying on tattoos or markings.More info on this great technology can be found at http://www.eyed.com/.



Speaking of identifying things! Having trouble keeping up with all those brushes, bottles of fly spray, hoof picks etc... Then check out these custom labels that you design yourself and are perfect for horse people because they are water, heat, dirt and mud tolerant! I think horse people meet that same criteria, wouldn't you!!
http://www.namebubbles.com/ to order

Bad photo but you get the idea!

~On The Hunt!

Fashion Friday!

These shirts are from the Cowgirl Forever Collection by Wrangler. I want them both!
$40 http://www.wranglerwestern.com/

Add some earrings and a ring and you are set!






To see the full collection go to http://www.kellyherdjewelry.com/

~On The Hunt!