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January 8, 2007
Volume 3, Number 1

Hello, Friends!

I hope that all of you have made it through the Holidays in great shape. I really enjoyed the holidays with all of the family and getting to know our 9-month-old granddaughter, Emma.

The 2007 New Year has started out great! I found out we have another grandchild coming, my first grandson in May! Another positive is that my son’s cat, Spunky, made it home after taking a trip in a friend’s back of the pickup and jumping out. The cat made it home in two days and everyone was happy! Also, I am doing a job of keeping with my New Year’s resolution and that is:  Don’t get on the bathroom scales until I can move my belt notch back a hole. I am not quite ready to get on the scales.

While doing this I am in the process of getting our Stallion Edition Ready for our Better Horses Publication. If you have anything you might want to advertise, the deadline is this Friday, Jan.12th. If you are interested in putting an ad in, call Connie at 785/242-8555 or me at 785/418-6047. I am going to send out the paper one more time to everyone on our list which is about 22,000 horse owners. After that, only the paid subscribers will get it mailed and everyone else will have to pick up their free copy from their participating Purina Dealer. Anyone that has already paid and subscribed will get their 5 publications mailed beginning with the Spring Edition.

Make sure you plan to attend our 4th Annual Horseman’s Priority Clinic on Feb.3 & 4th at the Kansas Expo Centre in Topeka. See all the details in the calendar. It will be a great opportunity to get together to fellowship, learn about horses, and ride your horses if you want to bring them. Not mentioned in the ad but coming is Western Music Entertainer of the Year, Eli Barsii. Also, it is going to be great to have Western Music singer, Delbert Shields and Cowboy Poet, Geff Dawson. There is a special rate of $89 at Capitol Plaza hotel so make sure you tell them you are with the Horsesman’s Priority Clinic. I hope you plan to attend.

Some more exciting news is that “Better Horses Radio” will be taking their show to HorseFest in Springfield, MO on March 9,10th, & 11th. I hope that you folks plan to attend and stop by and see us at the Purina booth.

I look forward to seeing all of you this year. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if I can be of any help.


 Happy Trails!

Ernie

PRINTED PUBLICATION:   BETTER HORSES NETWORK

Reminder:  We will be sending our 2007 Stallion Edition of our printed publication shortly.  However, to continue receiving all issues of Better Horses Network delivered directly to your home, you will need to send your check in the amount of $10.00 payable to Better Horses Network and mail to Better Horses Network, PO Box 722, Ottawa, KS   66067.  You will then be a subscriber and will receive five issues of our Better Horses Network magazine mailed directly to your home. ( If you don't want to receive it in the mail, you can always pick up a free copy at your local participating Purina Dealer or other distribution points, but your subscription will assure timely delivery directly to you.)

Harper Crossing Equestrian Center - Peculiar, MO

Harper Crossing Equestrian Center in Peculiar, MO is proud to announce their brand new boarding facility.  For more details on this new facility,
Click Here.   To see pictures of this facility (located at YY Highway & Harper Road), Click Here.  For facility tour and for more information, call
Steve Sparling (816) 853-8525 or visit www.harpercrossing.com

Lloyd's Dog & Horse - Olathe, KS

I would like to welcome Jamie and Dennis Young, along with Michele and Jim Holland, as the new owners of Lloyds Dog & Horse in Olathe, KS. 
I would also like to thank Chuck and Sherry Sasse for all they did while they were owners of Lloyds Dog & Horse.  Chuck will be staying on the
next couple of months as a consultant to Lloyds and helping with a smooth transition for the new ownership.  Lloyds Dog & Horse is located
at 1030 E. Santa Fe.

Friend Needs A Horse!

I received a call from Kim Nunn who lives in the Lonejack, MO area.  Her daughter lost her 21-year-old horse to colic and is looking for a new
horse.  She needs a good broke horse that can be used on trails and general riding.  If any of you have one that might fit the bill, please give Kim
a call at (816) 537-7519 or (816) 718-3413.  Maybe we can help this little girl start the new year out right with a new horse.

Calendar of Events:

January        

February        

March        

April

May

June

September

The Better Horses Radio Show continues to grow!  Tune in to one of the stations airing our show:
              
                Saturday    9:00am - 10:00am         KMDO 1600 am - Fort Scott, KS
                Saturday    4:00pm - 5:00pm          KFRM 550 am - Clay Center/Salina/Wichita, KS
                Sunday      6:00am - 7:00am           WIBW 580 am - Topeka or listen on-line at http://www.580radio.com/
                Sunday      6:30am - 7:30am           KFEQ 680 am - St. Joe, MO
                Sunday      9:00am - 10:00am         KDKD 95.3 fm - Clinton, MO
                Sunday      4:00pm - 5:00pm           KOFO 1220 am - Ottawa, KS

PLUS . . . we've gone cross-country with the Better Horses Network!
         WOCA - Ocala, FL       KMPH - Modesto, CA       WLEG - Lexington, KY        KSEV - Houston, TX      KLAY - Tacoma, WA
 

             

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Horse Trailer For Sale -- Used, 2005 S&H 3 Horse Bumper Trailer -- Like New!     Call Ernie at 785/418-6047

NEED A RENTAL TRUCK FOR TRAILER TOWING?  Call Interstate Truck Rental & Sales -- For more information, call (800) 900-0532
or visit www.interstatetruckrental.com.    Click Here to view ad

Be sure to check our Classified Ads. Click on the Classified Ad box above and then choose any category you would like to view.

If you are interested in advertising an item or just advertising your business or service, click in the box immediately below the Classified Ad box above for rates and placement instructions.

Please note we also have a Stallion Showcase section which is available for placing stallion ads. (Click the link in the box immediately below the Stallion Showcase box above for rates and placement instructions.)

Our subscriber list has grown to over 6,300+ recipients -- almost entirely horse-owning households!  Our ad service is a great way to reach those people.  We hope our Ad Services are are an informative and beneficial addition for our readers!

Horse Management Tip

Turning Them Loose
By Dawn Dawson

How many of you have ever turned your horse out for exercise when they are a little fresh and nearly got kicked—or maybe did get kicked. In the winter, our horses feel super good because when it’s in the 30-50 degree temperatures—they love it. When they are turned out for exercise—they cannot hardly wait to get loose and run, buck and kick. Some horses leave the gate kicking up their heels and then run and when you go to the gate and release them—you are in firing range! The following is a simple safety tip that will keep you safer and your horse minding his manners in the process:

            When you lead your horse to the turnout paddock or pasture, allow them to walk through the gate and then turn
            back around and “face” you while they remain on the lead line. No matter how anxious they may be—ask them
            to stand there quietly for a minute or two and relax. Then, remove the halter and exit the pen.

Our horses love the exercise and play time but take the time to make it safe for both of you.

Ride safely,

Dawn Dawson
2 Bar D Ranch
www.ranchcowboy.com

Horsey Treat Recipe

"I Didn't Buck Today" Treats

2 sticks butter or margarine
¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats or oatmeal
1 cup alfalfa pellets (the little ones that are cylindrical and about a ½" long--not the pressed squares)

Mix butter with sugar and eggs until smooth.  Add dry ingredients slowly.  Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet -- bake for about 8 minutes at 350o.
These have a tendency to go very quickly at horse shows!  The horses love them!

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Timely Reminder

When it comes to Equine Research, Purina Mills is the company that can say . . .

“WE FEED OUR FEED TO OUR HORSES, BEFORE WE ASK YOU TO FEED IT TO YOURS!”

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We at Better Horses Network would love to hear any questions, comments or suggestions you might have, and we are always looking for items to add to this publication.  To contact us, please send an e-mail to Ernie.Rodina@agbusinessmail.net.

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If you are not currently receiving our printed publication of Better Horses Network and would like to be on our mailing list, please send your check in the amount of $10.00 payable to Better Horses Network and mail to Better Horses Network, PO Box 722, Ottawa, KS   66067.  You will receive five issues of our Better Horses Network magazine mailed directly to your home. ( If you don't want to receive it in the mail, you can always pick up a free copy at your local participating Purina Dealer or other distribution points, but your subscription will assure timely delivery directly to your home.)

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Happy Trails Everyone!

Ernie Rodina

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