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Be warned – Horsetail, Mares Tail or Scouring Rush

Just a quick question... As horse owners we're mostly all familiar with the battle against ragwort and how it has spread into every field, central reservation and grass verge in the country, but how many of us know anything about mares tail?

Horse or Mares Tail, (scientific name Equisetum Palustre), is toxic to horses and should in my opinion be equestrian enemy number one. It looks like it belongs in Jurassic Park and spreads like wildfire. From a few small patches last year my paddock is now covered in it and it looks as if it's spreading fast and here to stay.

I've been researching this plant and what I've discovered doesn't make for pleasant reading.. more at Mares Tail - Toxic To Horses

The Long Horse Ride – Beijing to London by 2012

Posted by debbie | Filed under General Info, Worth Mentioning

long-horse-ride Dreams do come true...

Megan Lewis, a former teacher, now horse owner and Welsh pony breeder woke up one day, turned to her husband Iestyn and said... "What would you say if I told you I wanted to ride from Beijing to London between the Olympics to raise money for Schoolchildren for Children?"; to his credit, Iestyn didn't bat an eyelid and the challenge was on.

Megan planned it, organised it and is well on the way to reaching London in 2012, with the second stage of this impressive trail ride due to start in april 2009.

Megan's aims and objectives are as impressive as the ride itself and she aims to ...

Bring a message of goodwill from Beijing in the Beijing Olympic year to London in the London Olympic year.
To raise money for the charity Schoolchildren for Children and in China for the China Children and Teenagers fund.
To raise awareness of the history, geography and culture of countries en route.
To research and/or promote local breeds of horse en route.

So, do you fancy joining Megan for the second stage. There are some places available on this extraordinary equestrian adventure, with nothing promised except a wealth of unique experiences you will never forget.

Check out, support or join Megan at ... The Long Horse Ride website.