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Sunday, February 24, 2019

Experienced U.K. Rider Dies When Lead Rope Wraps Around Her Neck

How many of us have thoughtlessly draped a lead rope across our shoulders when we get busy and aren't thinking... "Take just a minute to remind yourself to be careful when you're working with horses, even when you're not mounted. Casually looping a rope around your arm can lead to disaster before you even know it. Stay safe, be careful, and have fun…”

According to the story by Paige Cerulli Retrieved February 23, 2019:

“In a tragic accident, a rider was killed when a lead rope became wrapped around her neck and the horse bolted.

“Kathryn Bull, 39 years old of Nottinghamshire was killed in a tragic accident. Bull, an experienced horseperson, was dragged 450 feet across a field when the rope attached to a horse she was leading became wrapped around her neck…”

Read more here: https://www.wideopenpets.com/rider-dies-when-lead-rope-wraps-around-her-neck/?fbclid=IwAR3ApVFR_bVGeASQvq8t1-o8ktPv6SPbxM3zPeNqze_zD7xYz7yHErcmRwY

https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2019/02/experienced-uk-rider-dies-when-lead.html  

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Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
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Saturday, April 22, 2017

Grand National Steeplechase Butler Md. April 22, 2017.


Grand National Steeplechase Butler Md. April 22, 2017. 

Small and Medium pony division of The Fifteenth Thomas L. MacFarlane Memorial


Small and Medium pony division of The Fifteenth Thomas L. MacFarlane Memorial Field Master's Chase. 22Apr2017 Grand National Steeplechase Butler Md.

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Grand National Steeplechase Butler Md


Grand National Steeplechase Butler Md. April 22, 2017. Four races. First race: The Fifteenth Thomas L. MacFarlane Memorial Field Master's Chase.

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Sunday, March 26, 2017

Meet my new best friend. His name is Keeper


Meet my new best friend. His name is "Keeper," and he is miniature paint horse. He is quite friendly and he following me around at the annual 4H TRP Horse Fair at the Ag Center. 26Mar2017

Monday, January 30, 2017

2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding March 26, 2017


2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding March 26, 2017  http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/01/2017-horse-fair-tack-sale-to-benefit-4.html

Join us at the 2017 Horse Fair Tack Sale to benefit the 4-H Therapeutic Riding
Program of Carroll County on March 26, 2017

When: March 26, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Where: Shipley Arena at the Carroll County Ag Center
What: Tack sale/swap

New and Used tack, equipment, clothes, and supplies, just in time for spring riding!

No Entry Fee Just come and shop!

Spaces are available for you or your organization to sell your horse related goods, services and supplies: 10x12 ft space is $30 for the first space, $20 for each additional space for more information or to reserve a space, email Karen at trp4h@comcast.net


Shots and Coggins Clinic: Make a reservation now to bring your horses and have shots done on the trailer ­ Contact Mary at mstheretreat99@gmail.com or call her at 443-465-7809.
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20070721 For more posts on Soundtrack about the 4H TRP

For more posts on the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County on “Soundtrack”go here: http://tinyurl.com/qltzfn  The web site may be found here: http://www.trp4h.org/


Disclosure: I volunteer with the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program of Carroll County








Thursday, March 22, 2012

Kevin E. Dayhoff horseback riding on March 22, 2012

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Friday, January 13, 2012

Unsung equestrian heroes of the Civil War by Karen Holt, Historic Americans Examiner January 12, 2012


Karen Holt, Historic Americans Examiner January 12, 2012



When textbooks are written about the great battles of various wars and those who lead them, the names of generals and other officers normally head the list – Washington, Greene, Grant, Lee, Sherman, Eisenhower, Patton and many more.

Digging a little deeper reveals the names of those with less rank and popularity whose contributions were also important. However, there are other truly great heroes who tend to be missing from the majority of historic conversations - heroes with names like: ‘Traveller’, ‘Cincinnati,’ ‘Winchester,’ and ‘Old Baldy’.  These heroes were many times the favorite targets of the enemy and had no say-so in whether they went to war or not.

Dating back as far as 5,000 years ago, horses have played a vital role in warfare. Battles in Eurasia between 4000 and 3000 BC were many times fought on horseback. The type and size of the horse used was determined by the style of warfare in which the animal participated. Was the horse being ridden or driven? Would the task involve raiding, communication, cavalry charge or reconnaissance? 

Once gunpowder became a staple of warfare, stronger horses were needed to pull the wagons loaded with the heavy artillery. Lighter artillery was pulled by upwards of six horses, where as ‘9-pounders’ required eight and the heaviest of artillery called for a team of 12.

Another function of the horse was to carry the ranking officers into battle. Generals normally rode on horseback rather than walking so they were at a higher level than the troops – making it easier for the troops to see them and for the officer to spot danger further ahead.

Being on horseback may have helped the commanding officer to see and be seen better by his troops, but he was also more easily spotted by the enemy, and many times the officer was not the first target shot. Life expectancy for a horse used in war was about six months. At one point during the opening days of the Civil War, horses were dying at a faster rate than were the soldiers.

General Nathan Bedford Forest is named as the soldier that lost the most horses. It is said a minimum of 39 horses were killed while he was astride them in battle.

On the flip side, however, sometimes the horse fared better. Four Guillet brothers rode the same horse into battle on different occasions. Each of the brothers sustained a fatal wound, but the horse lived on to fight another day. 

As with warriors, there are horses whose names are hallowed in the chronicles of history. The Civil War alone is replete with a number of them: http://www.examiner.com/historic-americans-in-national/unsung-equestrian-heroes-of-the-civil-war




Unsung equestrian heroes of the Civil War by Karen Holt, Historic Americans Examiner January 12, 2012
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Monday, January 02, 2012

Maryland Hay Bank nets a little 'feed' to help struggling horse owners

Maryland Hay Bank nets a little 'feed' to help struggling horse owners



The Maryland Hay Bank, an operation of the Mount Airy-based Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, was among 15 organizations awarded a piece of $21,000 in grants this week from the Maryland Horse Industry Board.
The Maryland Hay Bank assists private horse owners who are experiencing a financial hardship or a personal crisis with free hay for their horses for 30 days, up to a maximum of 100 total bales.
The Maryland Hay Bank is donation driven, and hay is provided at no cost to recipients... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/mount-airy/ph-ce-hay-bank-0101-20111230,0,7956950.story

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Monday, June 21, 2010

EAGLE ARCHIVE: Westminster Riding Club has been galloping through history http://tinyurl.com/245e2z7

EAGLE ARCHIVE: Westminster Riding Club has been galloping through history http://tinyurl.com/245e2z7

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By Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/245e2z7

Posted 6/20/10

http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4419/westminster-riding-club-has-been-galloping-through-history/

On June 15, 1945, a newspaper reported that the Westminster Riding Club presented the Carroll County War Memorial Fund Committee a check in the amount of $130.36.

It was a fine gesture on the part of the club. According to the article in the now-defunct Democratic Advocate, the money was raised from the proceeds from the Carroll County Spring Horse Show, sponsored by the club in May.

When many folks think of the Westminster Riding Club, the first thing that often comes to mind is the swimming pool or memories of a social occasion held at the "club house" banquet hall.

However, this prominent Carroll County organization -- located on North Colonial Avenue on the old William Reese, F. Yingling and F.A. Sharren properties in Westminster -- actually has its roots in horses, just as the name implies.

The grounds of the club were once the location of a riding arena -- the focal point of the club's social and equestrian activities.

Read more: http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4419/westminster-riding-club-has-been-galloping-through-history/

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Novices, experts gather at horse expo by Erica Kritt

Novices, experts gather at horse expo by Erica Kritt


Posted http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/article_3553490c-3499-11df-8e2c-001cc4c03286.html in the Carroll County Times 0n Sunday, March 21, 2010

Erica Kritt, Times Staff Writer

The 2010 Carroll Horse Expo runs the gamut, from not-yet riders to people who have had horses all their lives.

"It's the whole range of the horse world," said Caroline Babylon, an Ag board member.

Saturday was the first day of the second annual Carroll Horse Expo at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. The event continues today.

Babylon said there were people taking advantage of the lectures and demonstrations and parents who brought their children just to see some horses.

Read the rest of the article here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/article_3553490c-3499-11df-8e2c-001cc4c03286.html

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Sunday, February 28, 2010

DAYHOFF: In the 1800s, residents endured a real storm of the century


Everyone has a story of driving a car in the middle of a snowstorm, but can you imagine attempting to negotiate the snow in horse and buggy days?

On Feb. 15, 1896, the now out-of-print Westminster newspaper, American Sentinel, carried a snow-related horror story involving "Thomas Martin, who was hauling grain to this place and was returning home, stopped at the post office for his mail, leaving his team standing.

"He was talking to some person when some snow fell from the roof of Mr. T. H. Eckenrode's house, frightening the horses. ...

"He endeavored to check them, but the rein ... broke, throwing him under the wheels of the wagon, which passed over his body, breaking three of his ribs and puncturing one of his lungs."

Of course, this was in the days long before the local volunteer fire departments provided emergency medical services.

"Mr. Martin was at once taken into the drug store of Mr. John McKellip…

Read the entire column here: http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4006/dayhoff/

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Friday, August 21, 2009

Nine year old raises money for Baltimore police horses

Nine yr old raises money for police horses

Channel 13 WJZ TV http://wjz.com/ Baltimore video. For more great WJZ videos, go here: http://wjz.com/video. Go here for the entire story: http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html http://tinyurl.com/n25p4o

“August 20, 2009, A nine-year-old girl steps up to help the Baltimore City Police Horse Patrol.” http://wjz.com/video/?id=59551@wjz.dayport.com

WJZ News Mike Schuh reports Girl 9 helps raise funds for Baltimore police horse patrol
http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html

Aug 20, 2009

Mike Schuh reports:
Girl Raises Money For City's Mounted Police Patrol

Related story:
Funding For City Police Horses Cut (8/3/2009)

Sophia Litrenta raised $2,000 for the city's Mounted Police Patrol.


A tight city budget is threatening the historic Baltimore Police Mounted Patrol Unit, which needs $150,000 to stay open.

At the crack of dawn Thursday morning, Mike Schuh met with Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld to give an exclusive look at how a 9-year-old girl stepped up to help.

Thursday will be a day third grader Sophia Litrenta will always remember. But it's what she's done that will be remembered by many.

Sophia set up a lemonade stand to raise money for Baltimore City's Mounted Police.

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Sophia took in more than $2,000 in just two hours at her lemonade stand.

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The Mounted Patrol Unit is the longest continuously-running unit in the entire country. It has been in action since 1888.

Sophia's parents say they will continue to collect money and turn all the donations over to police.

To donate money for the horses, click on this
link. Or, you can mail a check, labeled "Mounted Patrol," to:

Baltimore Community Foundation
2 East Read Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

http://wjz.com/local/city.horse.funding.2.1136988.html

Read the entire story here: Girl Raises Money For City's Mounted Police Patrol
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