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  1. Horse Riding – The Importance of the Helmet — April 26, 2012
  2. Your favorite logo concept — April 10, 2012
  3. Win a free “I love my Central Oregon Trail Horse” t-shirt! — March 20, 2012
  4. Project — March 20, 2012
  5. Project Supporters — March 20, 2012

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Horse Riding – The Importance of the Helmet

By Lydia K Kelly

While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat. Cyclists are wearing helmets, worrying about the potential impact should they fall or be hit by a car. And yet, riders on living, thinking animals seem to forget the risks.

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Your favorite logo concept

And the winner voter is – Barbara Paris!

And the winning logo is ..

Versions will be printed on products such as t-shirts, mugs and caps… I ‘ll select a voter to win a t-shirt or mug with the new logo on it.

Which do you prefer…

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Win a free “I love my Central Oregon Trail Horse” t-shirt!

Four t-shirts to be given away – Four chances to win!

1. Like our Facebook Page: Go to https://www.facebook.com/CentralOregonTrailHorse and ‘Like’ the page.

2. Subscribe to our Newsletter: Click on the link to the right that says ‘Subscribe to Our Newsletter’ to subscribe.  You’ll get an daily email, when we add …

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Project

The Project – CentralOregonTrailCourse.com aka Central Oregon Trail Horse

 

Three years ago, the original objective of this project (CentralOregonTrailCourse.com) was to create a virtual, interactive, equestrian website that would connect central Oregon’s equine trail course event organizers with potential competitors. I had just purchased my first horse and wanted …

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Project Supporters

For more information about this project check out “About our crowd funding project

The following individuals and business have made a contribution to our crowd funding project and are helping to support our efforts to help local small businesses and organizations.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to them.

Official …

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List of Events from our Community Events Calendar

All of the horse-related events posted on the Central Oregon Trail Horse are posted as a service to the community; FREE OF CHARGE.

For more information about the Barn Parties/Open Barn Days, Horse Training Clinics, Horse Club Meetings, Competitive Horseback Trail Events, Horse Expos & Festivals, Fundraisers, Horse Shows, Non-competitive Horseback Trail Events, Seminars/Workshops, Trail …

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Horse boarding now available at family-style ranch

On behalf of Bill Goss at Rockin’BG Ranch…(please contact him directly)

Horse boarding now available at family-style ranch. Choose pasture or stall and paddock. Located on Hiway 126, three miles West of Redmond.

Many amenities including round pen, arena and trail course. Ride to the river! Great horse care at a reasonable price.

Trail course …

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You will receive a verification message once you submit this form. FeedBurner activates your subscription to “Central Oregon Trail …

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Plan on selling your horse? Plan your ad BEFORE posting.

Planning to buy a horse? Here’s a chance to suggest to the current owner how to write a proper ad before they post that ad…

Plan on selling your horse?  Plan your ad BEFORE posting.

  • NO ALL CAPS – it’s rude
  • Use punctuation and spell check.  If you don’t know how to spell check  …

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Setting up a website for your horse business – using WordPress

A number of people have asked me lately about how I went about setting up my website, Central Oregon Trail Horse.com, using WordPress.  There are a lot of variables, but in a nutshell the following information should help you understand the process. And even though most of the people I talk too are discussing the …

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Horse Management Software Reviews

Do you own a boarding or training facility?  Do you use a software program to manage data? Does your club, business or organization use a software program to keep track of your horse shows’ data?  If so, which software/webware program(s)  do you use and what do you like or don’t like about that program.  Have …

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Does your horse-centric business rely on scheduled appointments?

First, please let me make it clear, I do not receive any considerations for promoting this software.  It’s just that I used it when creating website for one of my clients and she LOVES it! And although her business isn’t about horses, I thought it would be useful to anyone who business replies …

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Find a riding buddy.

Central Oregon Trail Horse is offering a new service: Find a Riding Buddy.

If you would like to find a central Oregon trail riding buddy, email sandy@CentralOregonTrailCourse.com with the subject line “Find a riding buddy”  and I’ll add you to the group.

Next time you want to go trail riding, and …

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Sheep Springs Horse Camp Reviews

A great way to explore the Metolius River Basin area is by horseback and Sheep Springs horse camp is where to stay. This horse camp provides access to the Metolius-Windigo and Bear Valley trails.

Located five miles northwest of Camp Sherman in the beautiful Metolius Basin. This campground has 11 sites that each have a …

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Graham Corral Horse Camp Reviews

Graham Corral is located six miles northwest of Sisters off Highway 20. It provides thirteen sites with pressurized water system and a vault toilet. One large common corral divided into 4 sections is available for boarding horses. Livestock water is available as well as access to the Windigo Trail in old growth Ponderosa Pines. Sites …

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