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Postcard: 2004 Lincolm American Gold Cup
Sept. 19, 2004 -- Show jumper Kim Frey squeaked by Laura Kraut to win the prestigious $75,000 Lincoln American Gold Cup. EquiSearch's Nancy Jaffer reveals the inside scoop in this article sponsored by WeatherBeeta.
www.equisearch.com/equiwire/news/postcard_091904

Book Excerpt: Life in the Galloping Lane
In this excerpt from Olympians Karen and David O'Connor's new book, Life in the Galloping Lane, David tells the story of an epic cross-country ride from his childhood -- a horseback trek from Maryland to Oregon with his mother, Sally, and brother, Brian.
www.equisearch.com/lifestyle/gallopinglane_091504

Improve Your Horsemanship at Extended Jog
If you ride in horsemanship classes, you'll need to be able to extend your horse's jog while maintaining a correct riding position. To hone your skills in the saddle and score well in the show pen, practice this at-home exercise. By Rob Meneely with Jennifer Corkery.
www.equisearch.com/magazines/horseandrider/westernjog_060704

Tips for Horse Turnout Boots
When horseplay gets rough, get your horse some turnout boots to protect his legs. From the editors of EQUUS magazine.
www.equisearch.com/tack/eqboots2900

O'Connor Signed Poster Giveaway!

Send your name and mailing address to [email protected] before 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 23 for your chance to win one of three equestrian posters autographed by either Karen or David O'Connor!

EquiSearch Association of the Month SEPTEMBER 2004 The American Riding Instructors Association

Free Admission to 2004 National Miniature Horse Show
www.equisearch.com/equiwire/news/sept-oct04/minihorseshow_091404

Whitlock, O'Connor Win Eventing Gold Cup Crowns
www.equisearch.com/equiwire/results/sept-oct04/goldcup_091404

Weight Question
Oscarette asks: "I have a question about Blaze... he's eating two scoops of Legend's 12% in AM & PM, plus has access to a round bale all of the time and has 11 acres at a time of "so-so" grass... 24/7. He was looking better in the summer, but has dropped weight again. He's been bony most of his life (he's 4 1/2) and has been wormed and vet checked... they just keep telling me that he needs to put on weight. I'm giving him corn oil (1/2 c. AM & PM) with his grain. Anything else you might suggest?"
forums.about.com/ab-horses/messages?lgnf=y&msg=35545.1

Blanketing Question
KayDaisy asks: "I know it's not even fall yet, but round here in NE it gets super cold in the winter and I was wondering what sort of blanket you guys would recommend I get for my horse. I was looking in the Dover Catalogue and it's crazy. Turnout blankets, stable blankets, medium weight, light weight, ones with the hood, ones without the hood. I don't know how I should realistically make my decision. So, I'm hoping you guy can offer some opinions and some experiences you've had with different blankets."
forums.about.com/ab-horses/messages?lgnf=y&msg=35722.1

A horse is a thing of such beauty ... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor.
-- Xenophon

Special Messages for EquiSearch Members

Fence Me In! Sweepstakes Enter EquiSearch's "Fence Me In" Sweepstakes for your chance to win $1,000 of fencing from your choice of participating fencing companies. special.equisearch.com/sweeps/index_fencing.html Growing Up With Horses Sweepstakes Enter EquiSearch's "Growing Up With Horses" Sweepstakes for your chance to win these great prizes. Two winners will receive a complete set of grooming tools and towels from Oster Professional Products. Two winners will receive a mother/daughter riding shirt set from Equestrian Collections. Sweepstakes ends September 30th, 2004. special.equisearch.com/sweeps/GUWH.html

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