| New PB3 Updates - 14 November 2009
14th Nov 2009
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Recently we posted a news article requesting input on features you would like to see on PB3. Based on this we are going to make a few changes as outlined below. These changes and updates will take effect around the 1st week of December.
1 - Trainers will be modified so that you can be a trainer instead of the current situation where you must choose a trainer that Ponybox provides. Many of you wanted to have jobs available on PB3 and with this change you will have the option of becoming a t . . .read more
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| Stats and Goals Update
12th Nov 2009
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Today we released an update that tracks more stats for your horses and matches. We now display goal attempts and goals scored for each of your horses. You can also now view the actual score from each match. To view detailed match stats for your horse just click on the horse name and then select the Match Stats tab to view the horses stats from previous matches. If you don't see any data displayed it is because we only started tracking this data today and it will update on your next match for . . .read more
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| Quarter Horses
14th Nov 2009
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Yes, that breed that is a true all-american. Quarter Horses are muscular equines that are usually quite athletic.
Recently, Quarter Horses were released on PB3. I have won 5 matches and I was browsing the horses to buy, when I noted there was a new horse. The Quarter Horses, are the first horses in the polo eventers. Ponies are usually seen otherwise.
Quarter Horses originated in the United States. It is certainly the oldest and most popular breed in the US. In developed during the 17th ce . . .read more
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| Ponybox needs your help
7th Nov 2009
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You may have noticed that Ponybox has been releasing updates over the past few days. These updates are some of the Phase II releases we mentioned previously.
The Ponybox staff is working day and night programming and testing new features for you to enjoy. We would like your input on what you would like to see on Ponybox. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing new features such as breeding, barn and facility construction and maps, Ponybox mayor, feeding modules and much more. If yo . . .read more
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| Dealing with stable vices - winsucking/crib-biting!
7th Nov 2009
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Ive been receiving a lot of emails asking how to cope with a horse addicted to stable vices.
Here i will be letting you guys know why a horse turns to vices, how to prevent/deter a horse from continuing and some of the best herbal remedies,gadgets and cost effective ideas that have worked for thousands of horses and owners!
This week we will dive into the all-to-popular world of - crib-biting and wind sucking!
Crib-biting is when a horse bites hold of an object,such as a stable door or . . .read more
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| Pennsylvania State 4-H show
7th Nov 2009
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The Pennsylvania state horse show took place 10/22/09-10/25/09 at the farm show complex in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
I got the chance to participate in miniature horse driving(40 inches and under).
Here is a Summary of my weekend
-Thursday we got up early gave Yankee a bath finished clipping her and blanketed her for the trip. we then loaded her on the trailer and we were on the road by 10 am. we reached the farm show complex by about 12:30 in the after noon. we unloaded and go them in t . . .read more
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| Riding Tip of the Week 2
2nd Nov 2009
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2 weeks ago you all loved riding tip of the week one. I was sick last week, so I will pick it up again this week. So here it is...
This weeks tip is on... Riding form! Any discipline, from roping to dressage, to racing, to show jumping requires good form, so here are some exercise tips I've learned. A few exercises you can use are: The Heel-Step exercise, which helps strengthen your legs and improves your heel. For five minutes each day, or longer if you want, find a staircase and stand with . . .read more
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| Trail Riding Safety
2nd Nov 2009
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Each week I will be giving some advice on how to trail ride safely. Whether you ride English or Western doesn't matter, this is the place for all riders to learn how to safely trail ride.
The subject of this week is going to be riding on the roadside. First of all, never ride a horse on the roadside unless you are absolutely sure it has no fear at all of traffic. Walk your horse around a vehicle. Does he/she shy away? Is he/she at all nervous around traffic? Next you should gather you . . .read more
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| The Skyros Pony
1st Nov 2009
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For those of you who have never heard of the Skyros pony, I would like to share this historic breed with you.
The semi-feral Skyros pony hails from the tiny Greek island of the same name. There are records showing that the ponies have been on the island for well over 1000 years. It is a very small equine, generally standing between 9 and 11 hands high. Skyros ponies may be bay, brown, grey or palomino. Since the cream gene exists in the breed, it may be safe to assume that buckskin is possib . . .read more
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| Fergie goes dressaging!
31st Oct 2009
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So after 6 months of being unsound, and 4 months in work - we finally start competing! This is our second show, after winning the first one where we did an intro class on 71% - i decided to move up to prelim.
Fergie's Factfile:
Full Name/ Racing Name / Show name - Schoenberg
Stable name - Fergus, or Fergie, or Monster.
Age - 5
Breed - Thoroughbred
Height - 16.1hh
History - imported from America to UK to race, failed at that so I got him. January 2009 found to have arthritis in hocks . . .read more
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| A few small features released today
31st Oct 2009
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Hello Ponyboxers,
Today we completed a release of a few smaller features. When one of your pasture buddies creates a poll or wins a complete event you are now notified on your home page. We also added a few more gifts to give to your friends. Click on a members name and select the Send a Gift option to view the new gifts.
On the right side of this page is a Submit News link that allows you all to submit news to the site and it will be displayed for all to see. Admin must approve the ne . . .read more
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| Highschool and Life - Stress Less
30th Oct 2009
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Many of you would know that I made a post similar to this on the Morgan server Forums. A really good discussion was started on this topic which I thought I would share with everyone on PB3. :-)
The truth about highschool is...
It's not that bad!
Students put a lot of unneeded stress on themselves. I know I was the same through most of highschool.
But then I saw the light - I asked myself, what would happen if I failed my next exam? Does it matter what my friends think - does it change . . .read more
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| Recipe Corner I
31st Oct 2009
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Welcome!
It's me again!
*On the Recipe Corner News
With another awesome recipe!
Homemade Caramel!
It's soo awesome you will want more!
Here we go!
Ingredients:
1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks if you use butter do the 1 Cup for Margarine)
1 16 oz. pack of Brown Sugar (dark or light, 2 1/2 Cups)
1 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Cup of Light Corn Syrup (if you don't have enough no worries Dark is great too!)
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
Age Group: 5-6 years (adult or older child hel . . .read more
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| Music
29th Oct 2009
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We've all been there. Is 3pm, you just got off the school bus. Mom and Dad are still at work. Your so tired of the music on your iPod but you can't find anything new?
Well this is the weekly edition of MUSIC!
Where I list tons of songs! Just comment with the songs you'd like me to review in the next issue!
I'm only going to list songs for now, but if you comment in the next issue they will be reviewed.
You belong with me- Taylor Swift
Leave out all the rest- Linkin Park
Your Guar . . .read more
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| Want to look like a model?
29th Oct 2009
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Do you want to be stick thin?
Gorgeous?
Sure, many, many people do - but is it always the RIGHT way to be?
Images portrayed by models are unrealistic. They inspire young adults to change their looks to "fit in", which isn't necessary.
The most simple things a model does....
-They wash their face every morning with a cleansing scrub.
-Eat HEALTHY food. That means no sugary, fat foods. Fruit, vegies, protein and meat. That's it.
-Excercise - it's important for your health as well . . .read more
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| Equestrian Knowledge Newsletter (issue #1)
29th Oct 2009
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Many of you who read riding tip of the week loved it, and as I said I would alternate between work on the ground and riding skills. I have decided to make my tips into a weekly newsletter about horses. So, lets get started!
Grooming tip of the week!
Pull, don't cut. Try to pull the mane rather than cut it. It looks more natural and more professional. It's hard to cut manes evenly with scissors. Ps: Always use scissors with rounded edges on horses, so they don't get injured. Don't know ho . . .read more
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| New trainers and gifts coming soon!
28th Oct 2009
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As the release of PB3 phase II nears we will be releasing some new gifts and trainers. You can view the sketches of some of these new additions below.
We are still on track with releasing phase II soon and will make a news post here a day or two before it goes live on the site.
Due to the large number of new features and additions with phase II it is going to be broken up into 2 releases about 2 weeks apart. The PB Mayor option has been moved to the later portion of the Phase II release . . .read more
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| The Skittles Express
28th Oct 2009
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I welcome new readers to the “Skittles Express” this paper will keep you updated on methods of training used on my project pony mare Skittles. You will be able to read about our problems, our breakthroughs, our adventures and fun things like those. So I welcome you to enjoy the 'Skittles Express'
Skittles is a red roan, 13.1-2 welsh X mare. Full of spunk but still really sweet Skittles is every girls dream. She has been under saddle for less then two months and is quickly progressing. R . . .read more
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| The Horseshoe Herald Weekly
28th Oct 2009
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The Horseshoe Herald
About Us
A small, independently-run PonyBox newspaper, The Horseshoe Herald will strive to bring you the latest in PB3 Updates, game gossip, real-world events and happenings, and special offers and ads.
If you have any questions or comments, please forward them to Contrary Deux on PB3, Contrary on Morgan Legacy, or MysticRiverPegasi on Pegasus.
Current Headlines
PB3 Brings Riots and Rebellion
With the recent release of the major PonyBox upgrade, or PB3, many of . . .read more
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| Beauty Tip #1
28th Oct 2009
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I will give out one beauty and fashion tip a day..if it is a hit and you like it let me know!
B1:For a simple daytime fall look, choose a single shade from a three color palette, light for a more conservative look, or a darker shade for a little more intensity. A simple and foolproof technique is to apply that shade onto your eyelid, exactly where you feel the shape of your eye ball. You can also use the sponge applicator to smudge the shadow on the lower lash line for subtle definition. For . . .read more
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