China Dog Culling

Chinese woman begging police not to kill her beloved friend.....her dog.

"Dogs culls are not unique to China. The culls are carried out usually by teams of people chasing down and beating dogs to death with heavy sticks. It is horrific, of course, archaic and terribly cruel. The fear and suffering of the dogs is unimaginable."

What the hell is wrong with this country?

No respect for human nor animal life.

How so very fucking sad!

Really upsets me!

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Animals Asia recommends that it is more effective for you to write a personal letter to the "Chinese Ambassador and send it to the main embassy address in your country. Embassy addresses can be found here www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/embassy_list.htm

Explain, politely but firmly, that the policy is cruel, heartless and ineffective, and paints the people and government of Qinghuangdao in a very poor light.

Urge the Chinese authorities to persuade the Qinghuangdao City government to abandon this policy of killing dogs taller than 35cm high. Please urge the authorities to allow dog owners to keep the dogs they already have and allow them to live out their natural lives.

Please give your pets a hug from me!

Ice Pony Girl

"Peace for Dogs" Pubic Service Announcement

WOW! Short ....but very poignant!

For the dogs!

Ice Pony Girl

Autumnal Equinox

Rich, vibrant colors. Cool, sunny days. Chilly, bright nights with endless starry skies.

Blessings for the Autumnal Equinox. May your harvest be rich, and get you through the coming dark months.

Ice Pony Girl

Hay Meadow Flowage

Another wonderful weekend trail riding and horse camping!

We headed out to Hay Meadow Flowage, Chippewa County Forest in the Bloomer, Wisconsin area. The old map shows only about 9 miles of trails, but there are close to 20 miles of beautiful trails. As well as lots of mountain bike and ATV trails. We saw many ATV's, but no mountain bikes. BTW....they have their own trails!

We had planned on doing a CMO, but it was just not to be. My riding pals decided that they wanted to trail ride instead. On Saturday, we rode and rode. FUN! Steve's new horse Gypsy did awesome! I think she has a crush on Huginn. <:O]

We were however able to get the Saturday CMO map and used it on Sunday to find a few plates. Dawn and Rosie got to try out their compass skills. The plate is hidden by pony boy's forelock.


I drove Dixie on Saturday, Dawn came along. What a workout that was for mini Dixie. The gravel roads were very rolling, steep in a few places with deep loose gravel. We had to get out of the mini cart a few times to make it a bit easier for Dixie to get up the grades. Her little legs were just a workin'.

OH!!!!! While driving to the horse camp, I almost hit a young black bear! It was about 50lbs, and a cute little ball of black fur making it's way across the camp road.♠

Saturday afternoon, I met the nicest couple, Jeanne and Mike. They are members of the Midwest Trail Gaiters, a gaited horse saddle club. I have been meaning to join this club for a few years now, I guess I best get my membership application filled out. It's so much fun to ride with other gaited horses and move out on the trail.

For more trip photos, please click HERE!


We had a wonderful weekend!

Ice Pony Girl

Willoe River Rider's Fall Round Up

I'm about a week behind on camping trip updates...sorry!

Wow.....time for the Willow River Riders Fall Round Up! (two weekends ago!!)

I can't believe fall is almost here. While fall is my favorite time of the year, it also means the riding season is winding down, and that is a bummer.

Once again, my saddle club had a great weekend a Eau Galle Recreation Area, in Spring Valley, Wisconsin.

The weather....while a bit on the warm and muggy side...was enjoyable. The trails as always were beautiful, thanks to the efforts of our saddle club members during the trail maintenance days.

The fall colors are just starting to peek out.

My friend Debora and I dressed the same, well...almost.

We had the same tank top on, pink with little horses and rhinestones. Debora rides western and I ride english. The photo is not the best, as the camera setting was changed and I had to photoshop the photo to darken it up a bit.

Raven and Debora

We had such fun riding together all weekend, and our dogs loved playing with each other.

For more photos, please click HERE!

Happy Trails!

Ice Pony Girl

Labor Day Weekend Photos

Over Labor Day weekend, I met freinds at Hay Creek State Forest in Red Wing, MN. We had such a wonderful weekend. Riding, camping, driving and giggling non-stop!

Sherry and Raven

Sherry's hubby cooked dinner one night, Kraig makes the best burgers. He's a great camp cook.

The weather was perfect! Chilly!! Great for the ponies.

Had fun driving Dixie all weekend, what a hoot that is!

I do need to upload my videos, she's so darn cute. Dixie had fun driving with Margie's 14 hand WelshX pony mares and Sherry's 12 hand Hackney pony mare. Saturday night, we drove to Dressen's Saloon which has a horse campground,as well as a people campground, everyone loved seeing our three carts. It was a hoot.

Great fun...great friends.

Anywho, to see all the photos, please click HERE!



Ice Pony Girl

Just Cuz!

Just cuz....it's CUTE!



Ah...puppy breath is the best!

Ice Pony Girl

Do your part: Pledge to adopt your next pet!

Please adopt your new pet!

Dinner Time for Huginn and Dixie

When I got home from my weekend camping trip, I let the ponies out to pasture for about 30 minutes, while I cleaned out the trailer/RV. Course, they rolled and rolled and got covered in dirt. HA!

Then I called them in for their dinner. Oh...I have barrels and tires set up at my gate, so the ponies have to jump them to get into the paddock. Film is not the best, but you see them jumping. <;o]

Mini Ice Cream Cup

I love chocolate ice cream....love it!

Today, while picking up a few food items for this weekend's camping trip, I found these new Haagen-Dazs mini ice cream cups. Conveniently located at the end of the check-out lane.

Cute ...huh?

They come with a little golden scoop. Which is just a tad too small.

The little snack cup is 4 ozs, which is perfect for those times you just want a little taste of chocolate.

It's was a yummy snack!

It would be perfect is it was less calories!

Ice Pony Girl