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Monthly Archives: June 2011
Pepper’s Rescue
Connie owned several horses over the years. In 1999 her loyal Tennessee Walker, Ruth, died. Connie bought a 15 year old Quarter Horse named Sally. She wanted her vet, Robin, to check over the horse. The woman selling Sally refused … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballentine's Horse Heaven, drugged horse, Endless Mountains, horse dealers, horse death, Horse Heaven, horse racing, horse registration, horse rescue, horse slaughter, horseback riding, horses, old horse, pacer, registration tattoo, rescued Standardbred, The Harness Horse Retirement & Youth Association, US Trotting Association
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Donna’s Cart
I swung my car into the drive in front of the barn next to the cart. The barn smelled of fresh sawdust on the hot summer afternoon as Emma and I walked toward Pepper’s stall. Donna had Pepper in her … Continue reading
Wooden Horses
Friday afternoon I found myself in Ontario Beach Park walking towards the lake looking for a historic lighthouse. My sons, daughter and I drove to Rochester for the afternoon. We followed the Great Lakes Seaway Trail which skirts the shoreline … Continue reading
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Tagged antique carousel, carousel, Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, Duchess Carousel, Genesee River, Germantown Philadelphia, Great Lakes Seaway Trail, Gustav Dentzel, Hojack Swing Bridge, King Iron & Bridge Company, Lake Ontario, lighthouse, merry-go-round, Ontario Beach Park, railroad bridge, Rochester NY, woodcarver, wooden horses
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The History of Horse Heaven
Johnn and Connie lived in town in a house on a tree lined street with cement sidewalks, and neighbors within shouting distance. Town was fine but they were dreaming of a place in the country. In 1984, the old Collins … Continue reading