WELCOME to the 6th issue of BAEN's Newsletter for Members and registered users. Summer is gone and fall weather is just outside the pasture gate. It's
time to think about how to keep pasture ground in place when
winter rains begin and how to prepare for better pasture next spring. In this issue we share two helpful articles on pasture and ranch maintenance, including "the bigger view" from the environmental/green viewpoint.
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Horse Lovers' 2 Minute How To Video TM
How to overcome rider fear
 Garry
Stauber and Martha McNiel, LMFT of
DreamPower Horsemanship in
Gilroy, CA offer a rich array of various therapeutic horsemanship programs and
services. In this three-part series, Garry and Martha show you how to identify
the source of your fears and how to systematically work your way back into your
equestrian comfort zone! Parts 1 and 2 are up and running now, Part 3 will be posted soon.
Visit
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this popular clinic series being offered in October and November.
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Winter is around the corner - is your facility ready?
Fall Pasture
Maintenance, by the Bay Area's own
Bonnie Davis, summarizes important
tasks to prepare your pasture/paddock areas for fall and winter. All horse
and ranch property owners should add this article to their "to do" annual check
list!
What
about the bigger picture? Do you have long term plans for what your horse
facility will look like in 5-10 years?
Could you use this winter's
rain to get through next year's drought? Do you have alternative energy options
to compensate for increased energy bills? What if horses and buildings have to
be at least 50 feet away from waterways? These are questions that wise horsemen
and property owners are beginning to answer. Changes
For The Better by Shamrock
Gregory of Green Apple
Horse Network encourages us to be pro-active and
help guide the changes that may be coming our way.
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This Issue's Featured Member:
 Bryan Kunic of
Tully Hole Saddlery in San Benito County, CA is an
individual in the true sense of the word. He believes you can frequently gauge the skills and
knowledge of a horseman by the quality of his gear and his attitude towards it. Years ago Bryan's interests in the Californio tradition led him to train with a master craftsman. He now produces his own fine custom made saddles, tack and
accessories, samples of which can be viewed on the Tully
Hole web site and at select equestrian events. Bryan is often asked "where did the name Tully Hole come from?" Tully's Hole is a beautiful spot
along the Pacific Crest Trail in the central Sierra Nevada. It was named after a California Ranger named Tully who was sent in to calm things down between the cattlemen and sheepherders
who grazed their stock in the backcountry during the summer. As luck would have
it, some of Ranger Tully's descendants presently live in...San Benito County! |
 Dear Happy: My horse decided to rip
open his leg while flirting with the mare next door. He has to be on
antibiotics for the next week, but I can't get him to eat the pills. I've tried
turning them into a paste and powder, but I just can't get it past his picky
lips! What should I do? Sincerely, Picky Lips' Mom
 Dear
Picky Lips' Mom: Not much of a Casanova, is he? Can't say I blame him for
not wanting to eat your evil anti-horse pills, or whatever you call them. They
taste terrible! Here's the deal. When you make them into a paste or grind them
up into grain, it releases more of the smell...and the taste. I suggest waiting a
half an hour past his breakfast time so he starts to get a bit impatient and a
bit hungry. He will be so relieved that you didn't forget to feed him
completely, he won't even notice you hand-feeding him the grain with a whole
pill in the mix. Chances are he'll swallow it without even a crunch. If he's
really picky, coat the pill in molasses first.
It's our version of chocolate, except way
better!
Got a different solution that worked for you? Share it with us at
info@bayequest.com.
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