Thanks to the person who posted the MSU Cushings study, my arabian may be in. I'm just waiting for the Dr. to get back from vacation to find out.

A GREAT BIG Thank-you to all the MTRA members that came to the work-bee at South Branch camp last weekend. We hauled gravel, built fences and had a good time working together. Thanks to Chris and Di that helped Betty cook lunch for everyone. We got a little wet late Saturday afternoon but it soon dried out and a wonderful evening was shared by all.
HAPPY TRAILS!!!!!!!
Garry and Betty

Hi again. Here is a picture of the 14 yr. old 16hh twh gelding named Hawk. He is a boy that is fun to ride. Beautiful Chestnut color. Huge heart girth. Will carry you anywhere. UTD on vaccinations and coggins. Ready to go to a new home. call Ricquel Hinkley 231-796-7172 or e-mail mrhinkley3@charter.net

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Still for sale -Hawk. 14 yr. old 16 hh chestnut walking horse gelding. Supe nice horse, lots of heart, will carry you anywhere. Selling because baby is now of riding age. $1,300.00 call Rick Hinkley 231-796-7172 or e-mail at mrhinkley3@charter.net see pic on page 4 here, or e-mail for pics and more info.

There will be a Steve Edwards Trail riding mules and donkeys with donfidence (and horses) August 30-31 in Battle Creek, Mi. Hosted by Rusty Herwarth 269-962-9490. Steve Edwards is a natinally renonwed mule and donkey trained and his website is [www.muleranch.com]

I was email by the people who ran the horse part of lost creek they do not know why they were let go or why they are closing the camp----we are so unhappy about this enjoyed camping there and was so nice to find a place I could use my buggy at--I even told the buggy club about lost creek I wish the new owners had given it a chance-I have called lost creek but no call back to me.

Hi all,

About Lost Creek closing...as of Sept. 15th there will not be anymore horse camping. We were told we could come because we had reservations for the 2nd - the 7th of Sept. I don't know the reason why they are closing, and maybe we could get enough people to contact them try to get them to keep it open - even for a few months each year. When we go, I'll try to find out the reason and what they plan on doing with all the stalls. If anyone was planning on going up there, you might want to call first and see what they tell you. Good luck!

Eleven year old dappled Pinto mare with flaxen mane & tail, gentle for pet home AMHA registred 33 inches asking $500.00

Five year old black & white Pinto mini mare 32.5 inch registred AMHA very gentle for pet home asking only $500.00

Hi all

I am needing a special home because I am a special horse. I may be
free but I am not worthless! I would be great for someone with fear
issues as I am very gentle and you can groom me all over and pick my
feet up and I love attention. I am soft and sensitive with a kind
disposition. You can also play with me on the ground I just cant
jump. I am a solid L2 on the ground and under saddle. I am
super confident under saddle. I could be ridden by handicap children
ata walk. I would aslo make a great pasture mate if any positions
open up.
I know there are lots of horses like me with jobs like these and I
wouldbe excellent at any of them. Right now I have a slight limp and
I'm in great spirits, but I do need a supplement. I look great
physically and run and jump around with my pasturemate. The vet says
its better if I get light exercise vs being stalled and I can have
surgery to fix my foot but I'm not sure its worth the risk at MSU(but
I did hear that a hospital in Kentucky is better). I did spend 9
weeks at downunderhorsmanship because humans worried me and I wasnt
sure I could trust them but now that I know they can speek my
language I actually excelled and made it to his L3!

Thanks for hearing my storie and please pass it on to any good people
you know who might need my services. My owner says I am a gift and
whoever my new owner is will think so too. CHILI

ps. Chili has ringbone on his LF foot and is pre cushings so he needs
a grass hay diet, he is free to an approved home, if you need more info please email shannon directly

A big group of riders will be at Silver Creek Sept. 4 - 14. Then part of them are heading up for the second cross part of the Double cross. If you want new trails to ride with a crazy group of gals, this is the place to be.

Trail riders: we want to go out of state trail riding... please give me your favorites and why? I have been to hawking hills/ohio and pennsyvania/oil city area. thnaks for all input! happy trails!!

Going camping at Farmlane campgrounds sept 5-7 . Would love to meet some new trail riding buddies

A few pages back, Davi gave a recipe for homemade fly repellent using 50/50 mix of pinesol and apple cider vinegar. What a GREAT FLY SPRAY. Works better than any commercial stuff I have tried, and boy have I tried a lot. Down here in West TN we have the largest horse flies I have ever seen. I mean the suckers are almost 2" long and just meaner than all getout. As soon as I sprayed the horses with this stuff the flies, all type, were gone. Instant relief. Thank you Davi for this great tip.

Plantation saddle, 17" seat, sits like a 16-17.5" western. In excellant condition, rigs up western, has nice aluminum flat bottom stirrups. all the rings for things on the trail. 575.00. these list out at 1050. and up. Made by Fabtron. this is for a wide type horse.

This Saturday(Aug. 23rd 11 AM) plan to attend the trail ride at Bass River Rec. Area in Grand Haven. It starts out nearby at Stephanie Leavitt's farm at 12712 Sleeper St. Call her at 616-846-3326 for more info. Bring your lunch & a dry change of clothes for after you & your horse swim in the river!! Or maybe you won't need to get in the river if it rains!!! Hope not.
Sponsored by MI Foxtrotter Assoc. Gaited & non-gaited welcome to ride!!!

Great weather for this weekends Work Bee! At South Branch Camp - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Putting up some fencing and firming up some trail tread. If you have not tried this before its fun, you meet the best people and you eat like a king/queen. Plus in the evening there are games, camp fires and yes, more food!

South Branch Camp, this weekend. Bring work boots, gloves, a great attitude and your appetite.

Wild Bill Zettle and Garry Randall have further details!!

See you there.

Hello Everyone, What a beautiful August day, again! We are looking for a slide-in pickup truck camper. Must be 9 1/2 to 10 foot long and no longer. Our truck can't carry a larger one. Must have an extended cab-over queen bed, a/c, and electric jacks, shower, and all the other normal things they usually have in them. Call me at 269 751-8363 or email me if you have one or know of one for sale in your area. Also, should be at least a year 2000 or never. We do not want a brand new one (way too expensive). Thanks for any help you can give me on finding one. Have a great day of riding. Nancy

Kid Safe Shetland Pony Mare - great for lessons. Karma is a 10 year old silver dapple Shetland or large mini approx 10.1H. She is broke well to ride and possibly to drive. My 5 year old daughter crawls all over her in the pasture, brushes her, fly sprays her, everything. She is blind in one eye but it does not affect her a bit – not spooky or jumpy, just very friendly and accepting of everything. Comes running when called, cute cute cute! Stands good for farrier, loads and hauls, etc. I lead my daughter around on her and she’s been ridden by older kids as well. Loves people and attention. A seven year old girl came out last weekend and rode her with no problems, she yields well to the bit. Had a little trouble backing up but caught on quickly.

Limited shipping available. Email for pics. All offers considered, we have found another pony and cannot keep this one.