A great many of these laws were aimed specifically at horses and riders.
No one knows how they got there and no one living has a memory of anyone arrested under them.
*In Omega, New Mexico, every woman must "be found to be wearing a corset" when riding a horse in public. A physician is required to inspect each female on horseback. The doctor must ascertain whether or not the woman is, in fact, complying with this law!
*In Hartsville, Illinois, you can be arrested for riding an ugly horse.
*In Pattonsburg, Missouri, according to the Revised Ordinances, 1884: "No person shall hallo, shout, bawl, scream, use profane language, dance, sing, whoop, quarrel, or make any unusual noise or sound in such manner as to disturb a horse."
*A Wyoming community passed this one: "No female shall ride a horse while attired in a bathing suit within the boundaries of Riverton, unless she be escorted by at least two officers of the law or unless she be armed with a club." And continues with this amendment to the original: "The provisions of this statue shall not apply to females weighing less than ninety pounds nor exceeding two hundred pounds."
*A misworded ordinance in Wolf Point, Montana: "No horse shall be allowed in public without its owner wearing a halter."
*A Fort Collins, Colorado Municipal Code: "It is unlawful for any male rider, within the limits of this community, to wink at any female rider with whom he is acquainted."
*West Union, Ohio: "No male person shall make remarks to or concerning, or cough, or whistle at, or do any other act to attract the attention of any woman riding a horse."
*Abilene, Kansas, City Ordinance 349 declares: "Any person who shall in the city of Abilene shoot at a horse with any concealed or unconcealed bean snapper or like article, shall upon conviction, be fined."
I thought you might enjoy these. More to come in my next post.
Have a good one. Ken
2kranches
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rules for non-horsemen who complain about my horses:
1. The smell is BEAUTIFUL. It is one of Nature's finest smells. If you don't like it, save yourself some trouble and don't come over to my house or get into my car.
2. If you prefer a lifestyle free of shedding hairs, sprays of snot, random slobberings or natural, organic fertilizer in your shoes, you may not be my kind of person.
3. I like my horse a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, she's a horse. To me, she's a family member who is big, hairy, walks on all fours and is easily startled.
5. Horses are better than babies. They can amuse themselves all day long, they make much less noise, their sh*t is nowhere near as gross, and THEY carry YOU around.
How do you start your own internet business at an affordable price? It's not very difficult, and will cost you less than lunch at the diner. www.urlfreeze.com/2kranches/OBA
Have a great day. Ken
2kranches
2. If you prefer a lifestyle free of shedding hairs, sprays of snot, random slobberings or natural, organic fertilizer in your shoes, you may not be my kind of person.
3. I like my horse a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, she's a horse. To me, she's a family member who is big, hairy, walks on all fours and is easily startled.
5. Horses are better than babies. They can amuse themselves all day long, they make much less noise, their sh*t is nowhere near as gross, and THEY carry YOU around.
How do you start your own internet business at an affordable price? It's not very difficult, and will cost you less than lunch at the diner. www.urlfreeze.com/2kranches/OBA
Have a great day. Ken
2kranches
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter
A little Inspiration for the day.
I'm only a horse, dear Master, but my heart is warm and true,
And I'm ready to work my hardest, for the pleasure of pleasing you.
Good corn and hay and water are all that I wish to ask,
And a warm dry bed to rest on when I've finished my daily task.
Don't strike me in needless anger if I'm slow to understand,
But encourage my drooping spirits with a gentle voice and hand.
Finally, O my master, when my health and strength are gone -
When I'm getting old and feeble and my long life's work is done -
Don't sell me to cruel owners to be slaved to my latest breath,
But grant me the untold blessing of a quick and painless death;
That, as you have always found me a patient and loyal friend,
The years of my faithful service may be crowned by a peaceful end.
I plead in the name of the Savior,
Who cares when the sparrows fall,
Who was born in a lowly stable and knows and loves us all!
- (Author Unknown)
2kranches
I'm only a horse, dear Master, but my heart is warm and true,
And I'm ready to work my hardest, for the pleasure of pleasing you.
Good corn and hay and water are all that I wish to ask,
And a warm dry bed to rest on when I've finished my daily task.
Don't strike me in needless anger if I'm slow to understand,
But encourage my drooping spirits with a gentle voice and hand.
Finally, O my master, when my health and strength are gone -
When I'm getting old and feeble and my long life's work is done -
Don't sell me to cruel owners to be slaved to my latest breath,
But grant me the untold blessing of a quick and painless death;
That, as you have always found me a patient and loyal friend,
The years of my faithful service may be crowned by a peaceful end.
I plead in the name of the Savior,
Who cares when the sparrows fall,
Who was born in a lowly stable and knows and loves us all!
- (Author Unknown)
2kranches
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Return of the Stork
I didn't want to be in Europe so long, but I'm stuck. Maybe I can find something that will help our day along. When I saw the stork this morning I realized it was time to go.
A man was driving through Texas one spring evening. The road was deserted and he had not seen a soul for what seemed like hours. Suddenly his car started to cough and splutter and the engine slowly died away, leaving him sitting by the road in total silence.
He popped the hood and looked to see if there was anything that he could do to get it going again. Unfortunately, he had a limited knowledge of cars, so all he could do was look at the engine, feeling despondent.
As he peered by the gradually fading light of his flashlight, he cursed that he had not put in new batteries, like he had promised.
Suddenly, through the inky shadows, came a deep voice, "It's your fuel pump."
The man jumped up quickly striking his head on the underside of the hood. "Who said that?" he demanded.
There were two horses standing in the field alongside and the man was amazed when the nearest of the two horses repeated, "It's your fuel pump, tap it with your flashlight, and try it again."
Confused, the man tapped the fuel pump with his flashlight, turned the key and sure enough, the engine roared into life.
He muttered a short thanks to the horse and screeched away.
When he reached the next town, he ran into the local bar.
"Large whiskey, please!" he said.
A rancher sitting at the bar looked at the man's ashen face and asked,
"What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost!"
"It's unbelievable," the man said and recalled the whole tale to the rancher.
The rancher took a sip of his beer and looked thoughtful. "A horse, you say? Was it by any chance a white horse?"
The man replied to the affirmative. "Yes it was! Am I crazy?"
"No, you ain't crazy. In fact, you're very lucky," said the rancher "because the black horse don't know nothing about cars!"
A man was driving through Texas one spring evening. The road was deserted and he had not seen a soul for what seemed like hours. Suddenly his car started to cough and splutter and the engine slowly died away, leaving him sitting by the road in total silence.
He popped the hood and looked to see if there was anything that he could do to get it going again. Unfortunately, he had a limited knowledge of cars, so all he could do was look at the engine, feeling despondent.
As he peered by the gradually fading light of his flashlight, he cursed that he had not put in new batteries, like he had promised.
Suddenly, through the inky shadows, came a deep voice, "It's your fuel pump."
The man jumped up quickly striking his head on the underside of the hood. "Who said that?" he demanded.
There were two horses standing in the field alongside and the man was amazed when the nearest of the two horses repeated, "It's your fuel pump, tap it with your flashlight, and try it again."
Confused, the man tapped the fuel pump with his flashlight, turned the key and sure enough, the engine roared into life.
He muttered a short thanks to the horse and screeched away.
When he reached the next town, he ran into the local bar.
"Large whiskey, please!" he said.
A rancher sitting at the bar looked at the man's ashen face and asked,
"What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost!"
"It's unbelievable," the man said and recalled the whole tale to the rancher.
The rancher took a sip of his beer and looked thoughtful. "A horse, you say? Was it by any chance a white horse?"
The man replied to the affirmative. "Yes it was! Am I crazy?"
"No, you ain't crazy. In fact, you're very lucky," said the rancher "because the black horse don't know nothing about cars!"
Friday, March 14, 2008
Behind every successful rancher is a wife who works in town.
Before my addition for the day I have to share this. For those of you like me trying to make it on the internet, I highly recommend you get a copy of this. http://www.stopbeingavictim.com/?id=duke28
A Letter From your horse (the original version):
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self-absorbed let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you are tired, let me carry the load.
When you need to learn, let me teach you.
After all, I am your horse.
And now, the REAL story......
When you are tense, let me teach you that there are lions in them thar woods, and we need to leave NOW!
When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in the 40 acres I am hiding.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster (and harder) than omnivores.
When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don't feel like cantering on my right lead today.
When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.
When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. Remember? I told you about those lions in them thar woods?
When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs. of "YAHOO LETS GO!" can do when suitably inspired.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also, breakfast and dinner.
When you are tired, don't forget the 600 lbs. of grain that needs to be unloaded.
When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "Veterinary Services"
When you need to learn, hang around, bud. I'll learn ya.
Sincerely,Your Horse
Have a Fun Day. Ken
2kranches
A Letter From your horse (the original version):
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self-absorbed let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you are tired, let me carry the load.
When you need to learn, let me teach you.
After all, I am your horse.
And now, the REAL story......
When you are tense, let me teach you that there are lions in them thar woods, and we need to leave NOW!
When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to figure out where, exactly, in the 40 acres I am hiding.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster (and harder) than omnivores.
When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don't feel like cantering on my right lead today.
When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness.
When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. Remember? I told you about those lions in them thar woods?
When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1200 lbs. of "YAHOO LETS GO!" can do when suitably inspired.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let's do lunch. Also, breakfast and dinner.
When you are tired, don't forget the 600 lbs. of grain that needs to be unloaded.
When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of "Veterinary Services"
When you need to learn, hang around, bud. I'll learn ya.
Sincerely,Your Horse
Have a Fun Day. Ken
2kranches
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Todays Fun
On the first day of creation, God created the Horse.
On the second day, God created Man to serve the Horse.
On the third day, God created all the animals of the earth to spook the Horse when Man was upon his back.
On the fourth day, God created an honest day's work so that man could labor to pay for the keeping of the Horse.
On the fifth day, God created the grasses in the field so that Horse could eat and man could toil and cleanup after the Horse.
On the sixth day, God created veterinary science to keep the Horse healthy and Man broke.
On the seventh day, God rested and said "This is good. This will teach Man humility, it will tire him out and keep him striving ever forward to meet the needs of the Horse."
Have a Great One. Ken
2kranches
On the second day, God created Man to serve the Horse.
On the third day, God created all the animals of the earth to spook the Horse when Man was upon his back.
On the fourth day, God created an honest day's work so that man could labor to pay for the keeping of the Horse.
On the fifth day, God created the grasses in the field so that Horse could eat and man could toil and cleanup after the Horse.
On the sixth day, God created veterinary science to keep the Horse healthy and Man broke.
On the seventh day, God rested and said "This is good. This will teach Man humility, it will tire him out and keep him striving ever forward to meet the needs of the Horse."
Have a Great One. Ken
2kranches
Monday, March 10, 2008
Todays Tidbit
You know you're a horse person when:
You pull a $70,000 horse trailer with a $2,000 pickup truck.
What Is A Domain Name?
A domain name is the part of a website address that comes after the "www" and ends in ".com", ".net", or dot whatever. For example, the domain name of the website you are on now is 2kranches.com. A domain name does not have to end in ".com". It can also end in ".net", ".org", and others.
What Is "Registering" A Domain Name?
"Registering" a domain name gives you exclusive legal right to use that name. No one really "owns" a domain name, even though pretty much everyone uses the term "own" in casual conversation when they actually mean the domain name has been registered to a certain person or business.
I Don't Have A Website. I Don't Want A Website. Why Should I Register A Domain Name?
You may want to register a domain name simply to prevent someone else from using it. For example, if you have a farm or ranch you probably don't want someone else to develop a website using your farm or ranch's name. If you're like a lot of folks, you use your farm or ranch name to uniquely identify you and your farm or ranch. You might have your farm or ranch name on business cards, painted on your truck or trailer, embroidered on hats, coats, or jackets, and so on. However, if you have not registered your farm or ranch's name as a domain name, there is nothing to prevent someone else from using it on the World Wide Web.
The same is true if you have a horse (or cow, bull, dog, etc.) that you are showing, standing at stud, or in some other way promoting. If you do not register your animal's name as a domain name, someone else could.
The same is also true of your own name. If you are showing or competing, you may be working very hard to associate your name with your riding and/or training skills. You probably don't want someone else to register your name as their domain name.
If You Register It, You Don't Need To "Do" Anything With It
If you register a domain name, you don't have to do anything with it (like make a website). Registering it will simply make it unavailable for someone else to use. Many smart business people register domain names with no intentions of ever developing websites.
How Do I Register A Domain Name?
To register a domain name, you first have to make sure no one else has registered it already. If the domain name of your choice currently isn't registered, you can register it. It will cost $35.00 per year, or often less. To register a domain name you fill out a short, easy form with information like your name, address, email address, etc., then pay for the registration. This is usually done by credit card right then and there as you register, but in some cases you can send in a check. The entire registration process usually takes less than five minutes.
Make your day Great. Ken
2kranches
You pull a $70,000 horse trailer with a $2,000 pickup truck.
What Is A Domain Name?
A domain name is the part of a website address that comes after the "www" and ends in ".com", ".net", or dot whatever. For example, the domain name of the website you are on now is 2kranches.com. A domain name does not have to end in ".com". It can also end in ".net", ".org", and others.
What Is "Registering" A Domain Name?
"Registering" a domain name gives you exclusive legal right to use that name. No one really "owns" a domain name, even though pretty much everyone uses the term "own" in casual conversation when they actually mean the domain name has been registered to a certain person or business.
I Don't Have A Website. I Don't Want A Website. Why Should I Register A Domain Name?
You may want to register a domain name simply to prevent someone else from using it. For example, if you have a farm or ranch you probably don't want someone else to develop a website using your farm or ranch's name. If you're like a lot of folks, you use your farm or ranch name to uniquely identify you and your farm or ranch. You might have your farm or ranch name on business cards, painted on your truck or trailer, embroidered on hats, coats, or jackets, and so on. However, if you have not registered your farm or ranch's name as a domain name, there is nothing to prevent someone else from using it on the World Wide Web.
The same is true if you have a horse (or cow, bull, dog, etc.) that you are showing, standing at stud, or in some other way promoting. If you do not register your animal's name as a domain name, someone else could.
The same is also true of your own name. If you are showing or competing, you may be working very hard to associate your name with your riding and/or training skills. You probably don't want someone else to register your name as their domain name.
If You Register It, You Don't Need To "Do" Anything With It
If you register a domain name, you don't have to do anything with it (like make a website). Registering it will simply make it unavailable for someone else to use. Many smart business people register domain names with no intentions of ever developing websites.
How Do I Register A Domain Name?
To register a domain name, you first have to make sure no one else has registered it already. If the domain name of your choice currently isn't registered, you can register it. It will cost $35.00 per year, or often less. To register a domain name you fill out a short, easy form with information like your name, address, email address, etc., then pay for the registration. This is usually done by credit card right then and there as you register, but in some cases you can send in a check. The entire registration process usually takes less than five minutes.
Make your day Great. Ken
2kranches
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Some Good Advice
When Your Day Seems Out of Balance
by MaryAnn Miller
When your day seems out of balance-
And so many things go wrong.
When people fight around you,
And the day drags on so long....
When parents act like children
In-laws make you think "Divorce,"
Go out into your pasture...
Wrap your arms around your horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you,
As he watches with those eyes...
He may not have a PhD,
But he is Oh so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder
You embrace him good and tight;
He puts your world in balance.
And makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing,
The tension is now eased.
The garbage has been lifted
You'll be quiet and at peace.
So when you need the balance
From circumstances in your day
The best therapy you can seek-
Is out there chomping hay!
2kranches
by MaryAnn Miller
When your day seems out of balance-
And so many things go wrong.
When people fight around you,
And the day drags on so long....
When parents act like children
In-laws make you think "Divorce,"
Go out into your pasture...
Wrap your arms around your horse.
His gentle breath enfolds you,
As he watches with those eyes...
He may not have a PhD,
But he is Oh so wise!
His head rests on your shoulder
You embrace him good and tight;
He puts your world in balance.
And makes it seem all right.
Your tears will soon stop flowing,
The tension is now eased.
The garbage has been lifted
You'll be quiet and at peace.
So when you need the balance
From circumstances in your day
The best therapy you can seek-
Is out there chomping hay!
2kranches
Friday, March 7, 2008
Joke for Today
I hope this doesn't offend anyone, and don't get me wrong. I have no political ties.
A man walked into a cowboy bar and ordered a beer just as President Clinton came on the TV. After a few sips he looked up at the screen and mumbled, "Now there's the biggest horse's ass I've ever seen."Immediately, a customer at the end of the bar got up, walked over, decked him, and left.A few minutes later, the man was finishing his beer when Hillary Clinton appeared on the TV. "She's a horse's ass too," he said.A customer from the other end of the bar got up, walked over, and knocked him off his stool."Damnit!" the man said, climbing back up to the bar. "This must be Clinton country!""Nope," the bartender replied. "Horse country!"
Have a Fine Country Day. Ken
2kranches
A man walked into a cowboy bar and ordered a beer just as President Clinton came on the TV. After a few sips he looked up at the screen and mumbled, "Now there's the biggest horse's ass I've ever seen."Immediately, a customer at the end of the bar got up, walked over, decked him, and left.A few minutes later, the man was finishing his beer when Hillary Clinton appeared on the TV. "She's a horse's ass too," he said.A customer from the other end of the bar got up, walked over, and knocked him off his stool."Damnit!" the man said, climbing back up to the bar. "This must be Clinton country!""Nope," the bartender replied. "Horse country!"
Have a Fine Country Day. Ken
2kranches
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Daily Trivia
Isn't the internet great! I'm finding lots of fun stuff to share.
Where did the expression "to get one's goat" originate? Owners of high strung race horses would place a goat with them to help them calm down. Unscrupulous people steal the horse's goat *friend* in order to upset the horse so it would not race well.
For those of you trying to earn a buck while working at home, I recommend checking this out. It takes work to make any program work. Just remember there are no set up and forget systems. The only people getting rich are the ones selling this nonsense. There are quite a few systems that do work if you keep looking.
http://2kranch.dylanloh.hop.clickbank.net
Have a Fun day. Ken
2kranches
Where did the expression "to get one's goat" originate? Owners of high strung race horses would place a goat with them to help them calm down. Unscrupulous people steal the horse's goat *friend* in order to upset the horse so it would not race well.
For those of you trying to earn a buck while working at home, I recommend checking this out. It takes work to make any program work. Just remember there are no set up and forget systems. The only people getting rich are the ones selling this nonsense. There are quite a few systems that do work if you keep looking.
http://2kranch.dylanloh.hop.clickbank.net
Have a Fun day. Ken
2kranches
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Todays Info
You might be a REDNECK if......you consider your license plate personalized because your dad made it in prison.
I'm making a new change. From now on, you will see new tips or daily trivia on horses.
Here we go.
Horse Sweat
Horse sweat is hypertonic, which means it has a higher concentration of electrolytes in it than blood versus human sweat, which is isotonic.
Isotonic means it has the same concentration of electrolytes as blood. Electrolyte needs for routine maintenance are simple: PLAIN SALT.
Horses need about 1 oz. per day of salt and most will voluntarily consume 1-2 oz. from a salt block.
Later. Ken
2kranches
I'm making a new change. From now on, you will see new tips or daily trivia on horses.
Here we go.
Horse Sweat
Horse sweat is hypertonic, which means it has a higher concentration of electrolytes in it than blood versus human sweat, which is isotonic.
Isotonic means it has the same concentration of electrolytes as blood. Electrolyte needs for routine maintenance are simple: PLAIN SALT.
Horses need about 1 oz. per day of salt and most will voluntarily consume 1-2 oz. from a salt block.
Later. Ken
2kranches
Monday, March 3, 2008
Travel Adventures
I know. This isn't a horse. Just a little guy that dropped in for a visit. I like to watch them, and they aren't afraid of me since I'm a softy and give them treatsI said I'd tell you about some traveling adventures so here is one of the more memorable ones.
First off, you have to understand the aircraft I usually fly in. They are very large, and normally you ride with cargo. There are no windows, and the seats aren't comfortable at all. You can walk around, and lay down if you want. There's usually plenty of room. On this particular trip the seats were all taken. It doesn't happen often. The passengers were all prisoners being taken to the states. Each one had leg irons on, handcuffed, and chained to a Military Policeman. There were several armed guards at various positions throughout the aircraft. These guys couldn't even go to the bathroom alone. The escort had to go with them as they were chained together. My wife was traveling with me and she was very uneasy for the whole flight. It didn't bother me, so I slept the whole trip. After 26 years in the military you get used to such things. Thinking back on it I wonder what some of them did to deserve this treatment. The flight was uneventful, but interesting. My wife said never again, but we still fly Space Available. You can't beat the price.
I added some business opportunities, and general info ads to my sidebar. Check them out.
Bye for now. Ken
2kranches
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