National Day of the Horse and a special treat recipe for your horse

There seems to be a day for everything. Holiday and / or observance days seemed to fill the schedule. Just take a look around our blog and you will find many great days. Whether you agree or dislike these holidays and awareness days. Since 2004 December 13 has been designated as National Day of the Horse.

Our regal animal friend the horse was recognized for many different reasons. The horse has contributed to man kinds history for centuries. Through history you will be able to see how horses have helped with economical, historical and the all together history of the United States. Today the horse continues to be a recognizable force as shown on the movie screen. Horses have given rise to the transportation system all over the world. Horses continue to work, provide companionship to their owners and contribute to the economy.

By many the horse is more than an animal, much more. Many would say they are objects of national treasure. To ensure that those that come behind up remember the horse we must preserve the history that was passed down. We must make sure that horses are treated humanly as they should be. They should not be used / sold as horse meat. The wild horses should be protected by the nation.

National Day of the Horse helps raise awareness of the contribution of horses and that we should preserve them as well. Spanish explorers are responsible for bringing the horse to North America. Horses that escaped helped the cause of wild horses to spread among the American Great Plains. The horses have helped to clear forest for farmland and offered a form of travel to pioneers.

Baked Carrot Crisp Horse Treats
(Preheat oven to 400 degrees.)

Ingredients:

2 carrots, shredded
1.5 apple, shredded
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup bran
3/4 cup oatmeal

Directions:

• Generously grease a muffin tin.
• Mix carrots and apples into a bowl with molasses, bran, water, flour and oatmeal. Mixture should have a thick and doughy consistency. Add more bran if needed.
• Scoop dough into a muffin tin and bake in the oven for 30-50 minutes or until well cooked.