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The All-Arounder, Issue #011 -- 2009 Congress/Winter Horse Blanket Tips
December 04, 2009

The All Arounder: Issue #011

2009 AQHA World Show Highlights
&
1st Annual Horse Gift Guide

December 2009

Welcome!

The All Arounder is the official monthly newsletter of the Stock Horse Show Source website. Author Lynn Espinoza is the main editor for both the website and this newsletter. With this issue stay up to date with news from the site and horse industry, hot tips for showing and caring for your horse, and "members only" specials!

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The All-Arounder Table Of Contents

1. Inspiration For The Month
2. News & Updates
3. Horse Show Spotlight New!
4. In This Issue: 1st Annual Horse Gift Guide 2009
5. Tip Of The Month
6. The Next Issue




Inspiration For The Month

There is no secret so close as that between a rider and his horse ~ R S Surtees




News & Updates


Site News!:
***Breaking News!! New Magazine Layout expected for 2010! Stay Tuned for our new website & Magazine layouts for 2010!! ***

Check out some of our most recent articles!





Horse Show Spotlight

November 2009
2009 AQHA World Show

Show Highlights

Show Results





1st Annual Horse Gift Guide 2009

Finding a horse gift during the holidays can be stressful if you are unsure what to get. We horse people are for sure a finicky bunch and can be hard to buy for.

Below we take a look at some hot gift ideas for the 2009 holiday season and put our stamp of approval on our top three choices! We have done some research and have put together a list of horse gifts that just about every horse lover can apppreciate.

1. Boots:
Boots and other footwear are a great gift idea for that hard-to-shop-for horse person. Most horse owners are always in need of comfortable footwear for both in and out of the barn.

Here are a few ideas for boots this season:

Ariat Ladies Fatbaby Boots 8.5 Ostrich/Rust - Delightful details combine with Western-style stitching to create these fashionable boots with Ariat's exclusive 4LR Technology, combination EVA and blown rubber outer sole, and EVA midsole. Full grain leather prints with suede shafts. Moisture-wicking sock liner. Lightweight and durable.

Dublin Ladies Reserve Lace Paddock 8 Black - Dublin Ladies Reserve Paddock BootsDesigned to endure the toughest conditions and still maintain a high level of comfort.Features:Quality leatherFull Cambrelle lining that wicks moisture awayThermo Plastic Resin (TPR) sole with steel shank provides stabilityDouble stitched for durabilitySpur restSpeed Laces

2. Books:
Chicken Soup For Horse Lover Soul Ii - By Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. This follow-up to the surprise hit, Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul, brings to the page the adoration we have for our horses with inspiring, funny and tender stories. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II is filled with inspiring stories of rescue and rehabilitation, heartbreaking losses, dedication and commitment, and positive messages of responsibility and unconditional love. Readers will enjoy uplifting and humorous stories that depict the horse's intelligence, versatility and intuitiveness; they will discover the horse's healing powers, marvel at the graceful performance of a Grand Prix Dressage winner, be awed by the stamina and strength of a working horse and the athletic prowess of a champion racer. In exchange of our love and companionship, horses teach, heal us, protect us and guide us. Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II is a worthy celebration of a very noble creature. Paperback. 384 pages.

Horse Care For Kids - Winner of 2002 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Honor. Author Cherry Hill presents the essentials of horse care in a format and tone perfect for passionate teen and pre-teen horse lovers. Beginning with how to match the right animal with the right rider and progressing through feeding, grooming, stabling, health care, safety, and much more, this book provides everything a young equestrian wants and needs to know about horses. Paperback, 128 pages.

3. Jewelry:
Ladies Oval Horsehead Watch - Gold oval case with easy-to-read full numerals and pretty filigree hands on a genuine mother of pearl dial.Braided black inlay on black genuine leather straps. Quartz analog movement.Related Search: SLT700048

Memories To Remember Frosted Keepsake Jar - Cherish the moment with this frosted glass jar with pewter lid. Perfect for storing jewelry or coins. Measures: 2 3/4" W x 2 3/4" H.

Thank you for reading through our 2009 gift guide. We plan to make this an annual special issue and hope to grow this each year. If you have a great gift you would like to recommend for our 2010 gift guide please let us know!

For more information on horse gifts and great gift ideas please visit:

http://www.stock-horse-show-source.com/horse-gifts.html



Tip of The Month

When shopping ask a family member what items are missing from the horse lover's collection. Find out what pieces need replacement. Inside information provides a great wish list.



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Feature Article: Horse Nutrition




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