Tommorow at the meeting we will be filling out lease forms but also learning about horses!Below is what i will be handing out at the meeting.
- merrieHorse TerminologyStallion- A male horse over 4 years of age that has not been castratedMare-A female horse over 4 years oldGelding- A castrated maleFoal- A baby horseFilly- A female under the age of 4Colt- A male under the age of 4Weanling- a horse that has been separated from its motherYearling- a horse turning oneSuckling- a horse that has not been weaned from its motherDam- mother of the horseSire- father of the horseStud- stallion used for breedingBroodmare- Mare used for breedingGestation/LactationGestation period- 330-345 days (11 mos)Lactation period- 90-150 dayshorse jobsFarrier- shoe the horseHorse Dentist- file down horses teethvet- someone who checks the horse heathuse of horse:-riding-disciplines- western, saddle seat, jumping, dressage, huntseat..etc.-carriage driving-therapy ridingColors:Bay, chestnut, black, white, gray, roan, buckskin,Breeds:Morgan, quarter horse, Arabian, saddle breed, thoroughbred
Friday, April 17, 2009
Fwd: 4h meeting
Congratulations! Olivia
Yes, Sue confirmed that this is Bonnie. Olivia also is on top of Farmtastic 4H events by looking at the blog regularly.
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Article Featuring the O'Neil Farm
Pick up a copy of Edible South Shore and page 20 has an article about the O'Neil Farm. One of the Jersey's graces the cover! The first person to email the blog and name the Jersey will receive a prize!
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