GORDON’S FEED
A Thanksgiving treat
TACK & VET SUPPLIES for your horse
M
ost of us can afford the occasional dive into a rich treat, but our horses can’t.
Their digestive systems are different, and a binge on grains, grass clippings
or treats could lead to colic and even death. But with the holiday season
approaching, it doesn’t seem fair to sit down to a sumptuous turkey dinner while
our horses munch away at that same, boring dinner.
There is a way you can make the day special for your horse by putting a safe spin on
his daily ration. You can pour a dollop of molasses or corn syrup on his pellets, soak
his hay with water and sprinkle a few apple peelings on top for a refreshing snack,
or cut up an apple and a carrot and sprinkle them around his stall (which will also
help to alleviate stall boredom that day since you will probably be stuck in the
kitchen or visiting relatives). You might try whipping up a bran mash to serve with
your horse’s dinner. Here’s a recipe to try:
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Thanksgiving Mash
Ingredients:
• Hot Water
• A dollop of molasses
• A handful of brown sugar
• Two carrots shredded
• One chopped apple
• 6 Cups of bran mash
• Your horse’s daily grain ration
(either morning or evening portion)
• 2 cups of apple juice
Optional ingredients:
chopped up corn (still on the
cob), apple sauce, carrot tops,
dollop of corn oil, store-bought
horse cookies or sugar lumps.
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bucket. Pour enough hot water on top to
resemble soupy oatmeal. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, or until the
bran has absorbed the water and is cool enough to eat. Pour the apple juice on top
and serve. Discard any leftovers.
The author is a freelance writer based in England, www.horsechannel.com
Shop Local on Black Friday in Tucson
O
n this big shopping day, 4th Avenue businesses are working together, and shop
local black Friday signs are everywhere.
Lisette Demars with Local First Arizona says, “Fourth Avenue has never done
anything like this before.”
Normally on Black Friday, big companies make big money, but this year Tucson’s
local businesses are getting involved.
“Local First Arizona has been gaining membership here in Tucson. We’re almost at
200 members and it’s just a way for local businesses to team up and work together
and remind shoppers the economical, cultural, and environmental benefits of
supporting there local businesses,” Lisette said.
Here on 4th Avenue, people don’t have a problem shopping local. Shawn Halversen and
his wife Susan are just two of many Tucsonan’s who support Tucson’s economic growth.
Shawn says, “because it’s the right thing to do, it’s nice to support local businesses,
and you can find things you can’t find anywhere else.
It’s something business owners appreciate.
Jennifer Radler owns Pop Cycle on 4th Ave. and she says, “The way the economy
is and with all the bail outs and corporate bail outs it’s very important that we
understand we need to bail ourselves out.”
It’s a strategy for businesses and people to make a difference in Tucson’s economy
without national bailouts.
Article from KVOA.com
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November 2014
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