Daily Carrot

Elizabeth Swaine and Beau get a 1st place in 13-17 Walk/Trot at the Supreme Invitational at Blalmy Acres. Liz's mom and I were there to greet her when she walked out of the ring. Beau is a Missouri Fox Trotter that we are showing saddle seat in just his trot. Next year we are all competing at walk/trot/canter classes. Of course I will be in the over 18+ class! We all go to the awards dinner this February where I will take a 5th place overall. Not bad for my second year showing. Liz will be taking a 1st place and Beau actually is the Grand Champion for the season. More to follow.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 A horse had to be cut free with a chainsaw after it managed to get its head stuck in a tree. The young filly needed to be freed from the tree after curiosity got the better of it and it wedged its head between separate sections of the trunk.The horse, called Gracie, was unable to free itself and could have been in danger were it not for a passer-by who was able to come to the rescue after he heard the horse whinnying .Jason Harschbarger, a neighbour in the town of Pullman, West Virginia, USA, arrived at the scene which resembled the image of Winnie the Pooh getting stuck in the honey tree. Fortunately for Gracie, she was able to escape her ordeal with only a few minor injuries and, according to Mr Harschbarger, is on the road to recovery. Following his rescue operation, Mr Harschbarger told a local television station: "She has a few cuts on her face and ear. "Last I heard her jaw was a little dislocated but I think it is healing up and she can eat on