Andy Ware has been my farrier for about seven years. He started his journey toward being a farrier by apprenticing at age 19. His formal training followed at Tuscon School of Horseshoeing in 1995. After moving back to the east coast, Andy continued his education with the Garden State Farriers Association. Then he began shoeing full time for the United States Driving Team farrier. From Maine to Florida, Andy shod some of the highest level driving horses in the world. In 2000 Andy and his wife Rachel moved to Vermont. He now covers Southern Vermont, New Hampshire and Mass. If you are in need of a great farrier for your performance horse you can call Andy at (802) 463-2018
My friend Rebekah and I used to "craft" together through out college. Once we graduated, she took her hobby to the next level. Check out her cool stuff. I am lucky enough to be the one who gets this great stuff as gifts!
All you need to know about the Baskir Curly breed. Even if you aren't curious about the breed, the web site is full of great pictures and interesting information about horses and farm life in Vermont.
Equus Therapeutic Riding at Oak Hollow farm in Williamtown MA
A friendly web site that has classifieds for horses and all the essentials that go with them.
I have always felt that people treat hoof care simular to our political views, either very right wing, "we've been doing the shoe thing for hundreds of years with no problem, let it be",
Or, very left wing, "horses run naked, let them be" . I have always felt I found myself in the middle and now I found my commom ground. The easy care company not only gives my horse a great traction alternative, but is also not nessesarily permantent, but is worth all the rigorous tests.About eight or so years ago I acquired a "Kentucky Walking" horse mare. She had been giving her owner a bit of difficulty and the owner was fed up. She said "if you want this mare take her" so the next day I came back with my trailer and surprisingly she loaded up easily.
This mare did throw some temper tantrums, but we worked them out and we really got along. Two years into our relationship, I bred her to Morgan stallion that I really loved. I know crossing breeds, especially a gated horse and a trotter might give me something weird. But Belle and Scotland were two beauties that I knew would make a great horse.
Due to financial reasons, I had to part with Belle shortly after "Midas" was weaned. Belle went to a wonderful family that still adores her and her smooth gaits. As "Midas" got older he changed from bright chestnut, to liver and back again. At one and a half I sold him to a family in New York that had a second home nearby. They kept him at my house until he was three. At three I saddle broke him but they decided they didn't have time for him, so back on the market he went. This was difficult for me because he was with me for so long.
One of my clients whom I have become great friends with wanted Midas. I was very excited, but terrified when she fell off of him during our test trail ride. This didn't deter her and she brought him home. Candi continued with his driving training and before long had him hitched to her Meadow-brook. Now I get to continue helping Candi and Midas hone in on their driving skills and experiences. On the road, I am Candi's ears. The more I am with the two of them, the more I think Midas knows that Candi can't hear, he is always keeping Candi secure.
Wow! Looks like fun! I admire courage people like you and Candi. You both have great lives!
Posted by: Lorry | May 29, 2009 at 10:48 AM