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“Dinky Zinke” a blog post from elsewhere that I likes If you have read anything at all of what I have written in the past, you’ll know a few things about me: I don’t tolerate fools or idiots-and people who desecrate public lands for their own benefit fall into both categories in my estimation. I […]
Read More “Dinky” Zinke“…people are still, in this day and age, stealing horses, cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, mules, and just about any other kind of livestock you can name.”
Read More They Used To Hang Horse Thieves…This was in my home state practically ‘next door’ to where we live. It seems incredible to most people that someone would steal a horse, but they do-and, in many cases, they get away with it. Why? It doesn’t seem logical at first, but it really is very reasonable when you learn the facts. Horses […]
Read More Chasing Stolen HorsesWhat kind of horse do you like? Oh, now that’s a really broad question! Do you like the big draft horses like the Budweiser Clydesdales? Big, brawny, with long hair on their legs and a showy leg lift to the way they move-yep, that’s a horse that commands attention for sure. Several breeds in that […]
Read More Getting A HorseIncident Date:2/19/2019 Location:Winter Haven (Polk County), FL, 33881, USA POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE STATEMENT; “ Bad news, good news. The bad news is, these horses were stolen right out of their pasture with a locked gate in Winter Haven. The good news is, we have the best FB fans and social media sleuths in the world […]
Read More NR006690 – STOLEN EQUINE- Dollar * Bill* STOLEN TRAILER – FLMy largest section of pastures is nearly exhausted and all six of the horses are starting to show ribs. I do have one smaller pasture that they can’t get to unless I move them over there. It’s about 5 acres and the fescue is coming in pretty good. Won’t be long until the clover comes […]
Read More Spring GreeniesContrary to the expectations of the public, just because the mama is gentle does not mean the foal comes out wanting human hands all over the body. Let’s face facts here. This is a new horse looking at a new world and every instinct that baby has says “RUN OR YOU’LL BE EATEN!” Granted, the […]
Read More Starting The BabiesPeople are stealing and selling these animals not to use, but to get their SKINS. You read that correctly-they want their skins. It is used for a homeopathic remedy in China and other parts of the Far East. There is no scientific basis that is known for its use, but demand for it is there […]
Read More Donkey, Mule, and Ass Owners: Beware of ThisMy close friends know that I am typically slow to let people get to know me really well. Once I do allow you in, you are trusted and you will be so until you show me that you cannot be. Break that trust and you will most likely never be allowed in again. Oh, I’ll […]
Read More Character AnalysisOne of the things that you hear over and over and over again from various corners of the United States of America is “Make America Great Again.” Well, that’s a great sentiment. At one time, I would have backed it with my whole heart. Now-not so much. It’s not that I don’t love my country. […]
Read More The Emperor Has New Clothes Fallacy“Go outside and play. You need to get some fresh air and sunshine”. I can still hear her voice. “You stay inside too much. Get your shoes and socks on and go get some exercise. Ride your bike. Run around. Do something, but get out of this house.” Parents probably still say that with some […]
Read More Get Outside in the Sunshine Like Your Momma SaidFor some reason, human beings love to erect barriers to do one of two things: A. Keep something they fear OUT, and/or B. Keep something they want to keep IN. Now as we look back through history, we see various forms of this pattern happening over and over again. Walled towns and villages–to keep out […]
Read More Barriers and Wishful ThinkingOne of my things to do in the winter is inspect, clean, and oil my tack. In this part of the country, the weather tends to the wet, chilly, nasty variety. I’m not afraid of riding in the rain-I’ve done it sometimes, but doggone it, I greatly prefer riding in WARM rain. This riding thing […]
Read More Leather Work In The Winter