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American Pharoah’s beautiful photo on the cover of Sports Illustrated marked only the third time a horse has graced the front of that magazine in the last 50 years. Smarty Jones got the cover in 2004 and Mine That Bird got it in 2009 after the Kentucky Derby. Smarty Jones (February 28, 2001) is a champion Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and came second in the Belmont Stakes. He captured hearts around America. Smarty Jones was America's most loved horse in recent memory. He was one of only three horses to ever grace the cover of Sports Illustrated in the last 50 years and probably the most memorable, because people loved his humble beginnings and his name. We are excited to have Smarty Jones's daughter in our polo string, Shesasmartypants, and she is off to a great start in that career, just like her father was in racing. https://youtu.be/4wIfGJKXNtU https://horsenetwork.com/2015/11/legend-smarty-jonesutm_sourcefb-racingutm_mediumsocialutm_campaignsmarty-jones/ Smarty Jones and Shesasmartypants, his filly Now comes the time for just putting on mileage, which is what makes a polo pony. Here is the Argentine way of making polo ponies... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx9RoXvCcio

Eat Barley Porridge Breakfast, Nothing Past Noon, Eat Occasional Meat, Fresh Grown Veggies, and Wash Down with Horse Milk Tea and Limit Your Vices Excerpted from : https://www.mashed.com/130329/this-is-what-the-dalai-lama-really-eats/ This Is What The Dalai Lama Really EatsBY CHRIS HEASMAN/AUG. 3, 2018 Tenzin Gyatso, otherwise known as the 14th Dalai Lama, is one of the world's foremost spiritual and religious leaders. As a leader of the Tibetan strand of Buddhism, he has lived a life almost perpetually in the spotlight, having been enthroned at the age of 4, forced out of Tibet after the 1959 uprising, and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. During his early years in Tibet, the Dalai Lama would have eaten meat as part of his diet because of the country's reliance on consumable livestock in lieu of sufficient vegetable crops. When he fled to India in 1959, he adopted a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet in accordance with the beliefs of many of the country's own Buddhists. Unfortunately, after 20 months, he contracted hepatitis and developed gall bladder disease, and his doctors insisted he resume eating meat for health reasons. Today, it's difficult to come by meat in the vegetarian monasteries in south India, where he spends most of his time. In 2010, he told NDTV that he usually eats meat once or twice a week, and otherwise lives as a vegetarian. However, when traveling, he does eat meat dishes that are offered to him. [However he eats only before noon,] no dinner, no afternoon meals and absolutely no snacking whatsoever for the rest of the day. Instead, he spends the afternoons discussing work, holding audiences and conducting interviews. By the time most people are sitting down to enjoy dinner, the Dalai Lama has retired to

Which is better, USPA or Polo Ralph Lauren brand clothing? In answer to this question of which is better USPA or Ralph Lauren clothing some online commentators have said words along the lines of: For the prestige of clothing itself, it's Ralph Lauren. But anyone who cares about the sport of polo and not the brand, should consider choosing the USPA clothing and gear. It is sold under licensing from the United States Polo Association and a big chunk of the profit from the USPA brand goes back into supporting the game, scholarships and work opportunities for young players. And: If you want to impress your non-polo playing friends, buy Polo Ralph Lauren. If you want to impress your polo playing friends, then buy U.S Polo Assn. Having said that Polo Ralph Lauren benefits polo indirectly, by promoting the lifestyle through brand ambassadors such as Nacho Figueras, the face of Polo Ralph Lauren for nearly 20 years now. USPA uses up and coming real polo players to be their brand ambassadors and a big chunk of the proceeds go back to USPA, so we like USPA clothing as it supports polo whereas Ralph Lauren just promotes the polo lifestyle. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ U.S. Polo Assn.  is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States, founded in 1890. U.S. Polo Assn. is committed to giving back to the sport through sponsorships, past and current player support, youth and collegiate programs, equine welfare and much more. With a global footprint of $1.8 billion and worldwide distribution through more than 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel

https://youtu.be/lmAI3HhZCI8 Catching moments---a fishing trip is really about the time in between the catching of fish that makes all of the difference. Be at home. Find your happy place. Make life an adventure.

Driven-pheasants-at-the-chateau-de-la-VerrerieDownload From our friend Nick in France at www.GourmetFly.comSHOOTING TRIP TO FRANCEDriven pheasants at the château de la VerrerieAMERICAN GROUP ON OCTOBER 16TH 2021Please find enclosed the pricing for the driven pheasant shoot of Sat 16th Octand the nights of Friday 15 & Saturday 16th.VENUE & LOCATIONChâteau de la Verrerie,Website: https://chateaudelaverrerie.com/Many pictures on my own website also, like on this page:http://gourmetfly.com/Wedma.htmRoad from Paris to the closest market town “Aubigny sur Nère”https://goo.gl/maps/jRfwe8HSdqYGtfDaANote that the château provides the accommodation, but the hunts are organized by my partnerJerôme Latrive, on the 1.600 hectares of land around the château. There is no need to drive to gohunting (except on mud roads with estate’s Land Rovers). The average price of the rooms is200 euros per night plus “continental” breakfast at 15 euros per guest. It is recommended tostay there the nights of Friday and Saturday, but you can arrive earlier and use the château asbase camp for your holiday and various explorations of the Loire region.PRICE OF THE HUNT:Based on 8 to 12 guns, and a bag of 300/400 birds (wild pheasant) the price is 55 euros per bird.The bag is divided by the number of guns to fix the final price, and the balance on the spot.Example: if 350 pheasants are shot by 10 hunters. The price of the day is 55 euros x 350 birds =19.520 euros / 10 guns = 1.952 euros per hunter.& Downpayment: 50% at the reservation, based on 350 birds, as above in other words theamount to block the reservation is 1.952 / 2 = 976 euros per gun.NB: Cartridges, Loader, Meals & tips are not included.My own fees for the office work is @ 150 euros per “gun” covering the preliminary work andfollow

Gyotaku is something that I have always wanted to try, but haven't found the time to do yet---although I purchased all of the stuff and have read all of the books on how to go about it. I have been following fish gyotaku for a couple decades but just haven't found the time to do it. An artistic friend also does bird gyotaku, which is really unusual, and something that might be an interesting way of capturing the harvest of a hunt more permanently. I'd also like to do some Chinese brush paintings like the ones below:

What we do Ironite in the spring applied liberally, not necessary to water immediately but should if possible Early summer, then do Scotts Western Turf Builder on 5 1/2 setting on spreader, then water immediately.2024 Ryobi electric mower manualhttps://yardcare.toro.com/category-maintain/mower-info/spring-is-here-is-your-mower-ready/ If have big brown patches from spider mites try a lawn treatment like Sevin from Lowes.Garden in a box is a wonderful resource, they are doing their fall sale right now. I’ve planted 6 gardens from them and all are filling in beautifully. Xeric + native plants.Check high country gardens online for information and inspiration.Go online to Resource Central in Boulder Colorado will help you. They are a nonprofit and will help you with removing your existing lawn.Rip it out and xerascape it. Rent a rotiller, plant seeds (thick), you should be O.K. Check the time to plant grass seeds in this area.  Keep in mind xeriscape May be water wise however, is more work than a lawn, by far. Colorado polo turf manager shares his healthy-lawn secrets Polo ponies give turf a beating that residential lawns never will see. Tips from the pros can help improve your yard.  By THE DENVER POST | newsroom@denverpost.com PUBLISHED: April 4, 2012 at 10:09 a.m. | UPDATED: May 1, 2016 at 6:53 p.m.  Keeping grass healthy after a pounding from sports teams is a challenge. But when your athletes run at 40 mph and leave divots the size of dinner plates, your focus is on more than a few thin spots. It’s on keeping that turf dense so that all players stay healthy — whether they’re a hovering ladybug or a thundering steed. It’s Dave Radueg’s job to keep a big patch of turf in top form. His domain hosts the largest charity polo match

https://youtu.be/GmFwRkl-TTc I read this somewhere else, but it's an interesting list of rules for your daughter: 1. Make your bed every day, even if it’s right before you get in it. 2. Don’t wear holey underwear…in case you’re in an accident and they cut your clothes off. 3. Travel light through life. Keep only what you need. 4. It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt. It’s also okay to smash (some) things; but, wash your face, clean your mess, and get up off the floor when you’re done. You don’t belong down there. 5. If you’re going to curse, be clever. If you’re going to curse in public, know your audience. 6. Seek out the people and places that resonate with your soul. 7. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. 8. 5-second rule. It’s just dirt. There are worse things in a fast food cheeseburger. 9. Happiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don’t confuse these. 10. If you’re staying more than one night, unpack your bag. 11. Never walk through an alley alone. 12. Be less sugar, more spice, and only as nice as you’re able to without compromising yourself. 13. Can’t is a cop-out. 14. Hold your heroes to a high standard. Be your own hero. 15. If you can’t smile with your eyes, don’t smile. Insincerity is nothing to aspire to. 16. Never lie to yourself. 17. Your body, your rules. 18. If you have an opinion, you better know why. 19. Practice your passions. 20. Ask for what you want. The worst thing they can say is no. 21. Wish on stars and dandelions, then get to work to make them happen. 22. Stay as sweet as you

Ideas from this month's issue of our favorite magazine Need to get water pump and battery for hosing off horses https://www.longhorntrailersales.com/2021-elite-trailers-12-horse-polo-with-tack-room-horse-trailer-Mymi%7CNaf.html https://horsetrailerworld.com/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=18053&start=1

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