Monthly Archives: December 2006

Horse Restores Man’s Eyesight

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Bill

An 82-year-old man in New York (state) had his eyesight restored by a horse accident. Don Karkos, a World War II veteran, works as a paddock security guard. Two months ago, he was head-butted by pedigreed racehorse My Buddy Chimo … Continue reading →

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Do I smell?

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Bill

Last night I was in the sound room of our church helping push buttons to keep the Christmas program on track when suddenly I got a whiff of a familiar scent. I mostly detected the smell of ammonia but also … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts for Our Youngest Horse Fan

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Mikki

It still hasn’t really sunk in, but we are grandparents – even though the little guy is two years old now. His daddy was a car fanatic when he was a kid, but suddenly he has become horse crazy. They … Continue reading →

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Pasture Hole Repair

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Bill

The weather was beautiful the other day – 70 degrees in the middle of December. I completed horse stall cleaning while it was still light and decided to take a little walk out in the pasture. I don’t do this … Continue reading →

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Stall Fork Preferences

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Bill

It doesn’t take long to figure out what products and procedures work well for horse chores. Last night while shoveling horse stalls (it’s more like forking horse stalls), Mikki grabbed the manure fork I normally use and I in turn … Continue reading →

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No romantic ear nibbling after stall cleaning

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Bill

Our routine for cleaning horse stalls has Mikki and I both heading up to the horse barn together. Not only does the work go faster than if just one of us did it, but it also provides good company during … Continue reading →

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