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"You've Got Trail" March Newsletter |
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Happy St. Patrick's Day, Long Riders!
Just a reminder, we have some favorite Zilco items on sale! The most popular items include, the Deluxe Breastplate, Deluxe & Marathon Halter Bridles, the Running Martingale and the popular Saddle Crupper - and they're all on sale through March 31st!
Now, get ready for a fun medley of smiles, laughs and endearing moments from our popular LRG Facebook Page. We've counted fan "Likes" and unique responses to determine some winners. There were many that are not featured here that were close in the rankings, so be sure to check out our Facebook page for more. Enjoy the fun!
LRG Facebook Fan Fact: The largest age group is age 45-54 at 34% and 21% are age 55 and over!
Many thanks to you all, and happy trails!
--Julie, "You've Got Trail" Editor
& The Gals at Long Riders Gear
Long Riders Gear Fan Favorites
Favorite Links Top-3 Countdown
#3 Rescuing an American Icon - The story of El Mariachi, a Wyoming Mustang, from the blog of wild horse photographer, Pam Nickoles.
#2 Having a ball! "Horses, Elvis & Riley Play with Equi-Spirit Ball" - this video, just gets better and better as it goes!
#1 The landslide winner is an article by endurance rider and veterinarian, Susan Evans Garlinghouse. It's the "Beet Pulp Safety Warning (aka The Famous Squirrel Story)", a hilarious lesson in beet pulp prep you won't want to miss! Susan features many other highly informative articles on equine nutrition on her website.
Favorite Non-horsey Post
We're all animal lovers, right? Well, this "Dog Falls For Cat" video is just too cute and received too many comments to go unmentioned! We try to keep it horsey on the LRG Facebook page but sometimes other irresistible critters slip in!
Top Q&A
Question: What is your favorite "don't leave the barnyard without it" piece of trail riding gear?
Top Answer: Helmet! This was the easy winner. Way to go Long Riders for keeping it safe!
Question: If you could ride any famous horse, past or present, who would it be?
Top Answer: Seabiscuit, followed by The Black Stallion
Favorite Quotes Top-3 Countdown
#3 "The sight of that pony did something to me I’ve never quite seemed able to explain. He was more than tremendous strength and speed and beauty of motion. He set me dreaming." --Walt Morey
#2 "Small children are convinced that ponies deserve to see the inside of the house." --Maya Patel
#1 "The daughter who won't lift a finger in the house is the same child who cycles madly off in the pouring rain to spend all morning mucking out a stable." --Samantha Armstrong
We hope you've enjoyed!
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| LRG customer, Carole, at a benefit ride for the disabled, October, 2009 in Wiltshire, UK. She rides her 12 year old Arabian, Saeed Nabil, who Carole says loves taking part in these rides. We believe her! Send your horse or ride photos to TheGals@LongRidersGear.com. |
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