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Michelle's horse had steam rising off her coat, and Milagro was no longer a light dun but had turned nearly bay. And you thought “The Simple Life” was out there? The horses didn't seem to care they were drenched — and neither did we.

Being out in that dry, cold wind can really wear you out. All this, and on Sunday night I was still wide awake. Something, I reminded myself, I would not have seen if I'd slept in like I do most Saturday mornings.

Once we got deep into the trail, he repeatedly neighed to the other horses that he knew were out in the park. The drive down to the county park in San Diego, Calif., where the ride was held, was easy.

Just about everyone in Norco has at least one horse, and trail riding is the No. 1 pastime here. Because Rio is also a Spanish Mustang, he's solid by nature. When I get on my horse and head out the gate, I'm not riding in to the wilderness where I will...

Most residential zero-turn mowers retain the lap-bar or dual-lever steering controls of commercial models; however, there are a few exceptions. “They are much more maneuverable than a garden tractor … [and] allow you to get closer to trees and other...

Try nestling silver sage in with some of the annual purple-leafed sweet potato vines or ornamental peppers during the summer months. For a cool container arrangement, picture the ‘wow factor' that would result from pairing a Silver Sage with a spiky...

This city goat is all decked out for its daily commute. 6/11/2015 1:12 PM One goat did just that on its train ride through Melbourne suburbs. As well-behaved (and well-dressed) as this goat was, Public Transport Victoria does not allow pets (except muzzled...

Everybody knows about oxen but did you know you can drive just one cow or steer to a cart or buggy? And they're affectionate too—just ask my mom and dad—at least as affectionate as horses.

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Pros These carts are small and easy to use. If you own a riding lawn mower (and because you're a hobby farmer, you probably do), then you're probably familiar with the small pull-behind carts that are frequently sold with such mowers.

By engaging the differential lock, I could force the left wheel to do its part and not pass the workload to the useless right wheel. The mound was just tall enough to bottom out the mower and raise the right rear wheel slightly off the ground, which meant...

I find this squash even easier to grow than zucchini, and the flavor is great! I always leave a few to become monsters — up to 4 feet long and 3 inches wide. The plants are particularly vigorous, and I try in vain to keep them on 8-foot stakes.

Over the years, the registry has changed names and moved from Nebraska to Oregon and back to Nebraska again. Half of the foals born to these mares were pure white, just like their sire.

You could move it and mow the grass with a riding mower, but I've found that string trimmer mowers can often slip right underneath benches and clean things up nicely without moving anything.

Ride the mules before you commit and if the mule you choose is guaranteed, be sure to get it in writing. Because they are so smart and they quickly learn the bad along with the good, mules are like the little girl with the little curl: Most are very,...

The breed became famous throughout the South for this special gait, which was easy to ride for long periods of time. They even do dressage in special classes for gaited breeds where the trot is not required.

The clippings will make a great addition to your compost bin. Lawn Tractor When you think of a riding lawn mower, this is probably what you think of: a fairly basic but capable machine that can mow grass and perhaps pull a cart or push a small snow plow...

I then sent my son Jaeson out with one of the feed buckets. Extend your arm out from your body, holding your hand about 2 feet above your birds' heads. Whether you want to train your flocks to come when called or teach them a sensational stunt, it takes...

Through theft and trading, Indians from other tribes in the U.S. soon acquired horses. The white also tends to look scattered or splashed. A tobiano may be mostly dark or white, and the tail is usually white mixed with a dark color.

In hot, humid climates they prefer to wallow in water to cool down but hosing them with cool water twice a day is usually sufficient. They cannot, however, hybridize with genus Bos species such as domestic cattle, yaks, or bison, all of which have 60...

Conformation: Quarter Horses have well-muscled bodies, a broad chest and powerful hindquarters. They used this horse for work like hauling logs and plowing during the week, and for racing on the weekends.

Conformation: Mules are a combination of a horse and donkey in appearance. They were popular beasts of burden in the West, and played a significant role in the building of the railroads, establishing town and in mining.

We shared a moment. That's because an adorable piglet I've dubbed Petunia (named after the lady pig in the Looney Tunes cartoons) lives in the backyard. Maybe she won't be as adorable when she grows up, but right now, in my eyes, she is the cutest piggy...

Some folks said it was a sign of contentment. Read more of City Stock » Tags Audrey Pavia , city stock blog , horse After briefly considering all three, I decided it was contentment.

Even the unit's commanding officer, Squadron Leader J.C. Wells, saluted him before taking off for operations. That happened because as William rose through the ranks, his boys used blue “aircraft dope” to paint bars denoting his rank on his horns.

It is because of them I have studied ancient cultures, religions, artsit is because of them I love all forms of nature. I soaked them up just like the most porous sponge in a bucket full of water, and here I am many years later, smiling at every memory.

If you use a fruit in your bread, or prefer fruit in the sauce, then add with butter and flavoring.Quite often I prefer pear sauce, it is a gentle sauce, particularly if you use a brandy flavor.