Heidi Rucki
Heidi Rucki is a freelance writer, horse owner, and avid creator of stained glass arts. Over the years, she has published countless horse articles for The Connecticut Horse Council and horse affiliations. Always involved in the horse industry, she served as the elected President of The Connecticut Horse Council, as 4H Leader, Horse Show Chairman, Publicity Chairman and Fund Raiser. Presently, she is actively working on her various websites.
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I am passionate about family, admire and own horses, dogs and other animals, create stained glass art as well as mosaic art, maintain a solid interest in horses and the horse industry, am a keynote speaker and enjoy gardening. At this time I have become tMotto
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How to Plan a Camping Trip with Your HorsePreparation for your trip entails careful organization and some attention to detail. -
How to Keep Your Youngster Safe During Riding LessonsRealize there is an element of danger involved in working and being around a horse '" a large animal living, breathing and often acting on instinct. -
How to Guard Against GlaucomaIf you are in the aged 60 and older, you are in the higher risk group of developing Glaucoma. When left untreated, Glaucoma is likely to cause blindness.
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How to Get Healthier GumsYou've probably all read my earlier article about Peroxide. What? You have not read it yet? It recommends, among other uses, to rinse your mouth with Peroxide. That will go a long way to keeping your mouth fresh and clean after brushing and rinsing.
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Green Singing Finches Are Also Known as '˜The Poor Man's Canary'Since I was a child, I always enjoyed trips to the Pet Store. My kids, and now my grandkids, have inherited a great love of animals and we still look at birds, fish and puppies.
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How to Find Online Coupons and Save MoneyA whole world of savings awaits the savvy shopper nowadays. If you are a trained coupon saver, this article is for you!
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How to Effectively Use Dragons in Gardens and Home DecorAdding unique finishing touches to make your home décor "pop" can be as simple as adding several distinctive and eyecatching focal points. -
How to Improve Your Heart HealthIt is widely published that heart attacks are leading causes of death in our country. There are many steps that you can take to give your heart a better chance to survive those dire statistics and work at peak performance.
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How to Live HealthierOur family decided to make small tweaks and changes here and there '" we expect that a few alterations in behavior, diet and exercise will greatly impact our present and future health. -
How to Keep Your Dog Healthy and HappyDogs have been domesticated for countless centuries '" it is important to remember that dogs are dependent upon us and need our care. -
Let Me Tell You About Frankie and JohnnieSome years ago, I had the great fortune to own a most remarkable pair of Fallow Deer. I consider those years an astonishing privilege of animal companionship.
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How to Fish for the Really Big TroutWatch for commotion by birds or water surface disturbances. Where you see birds hunting, you'll find fish since these water instabilities are undoubtedly not lost on the trout!
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How to Identify Your Sleep Robbers and Improve Sleep HabitsMany of us go through the day, sometimes for weeks at a time, being tired and worn out. We awake in the morning feeling exhausted and beat '" and the day has barely begun. So we drag around feeling irritable and grumpy.
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How to Put the Cucumber to Work for YouThere are tons of benefits found in everyday substances such as fruits and vegetables. Today, my focus is the cucumber. Yes '" the cucumber contains an arsenal of problem solvers. Why some have even been written about on the pages of The New York Times.
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How to Bake Zucchini BreadWhat better use for your extra Zucchini is there than baking Zucchini Bread!
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How to Bake Great Reduced-Fat Banana BreadSimple to prepare, this recipe delivers the yummy banana taste but keeps the fat content down '" a lot. It tastes like Grammy's banana bread without the guilt.
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How to Make Great Frozen MargaritasSave your dollars at the local watering hole '" at your next party, try this margarita recipe and my three variations using fresh local ingredients. My margaritas are darn-tootin' great!
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How to Make a Fabulous SouffleKnow from the beginning that there are a few dos as well as a few don'ts. Follow each carefully and you'll have a winning soufflé each and every time.
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How to Make Perfect Pasta Every TimeMost people prefer to eat their pasta "al dente" '" an Italian term that translates "to the tooth." To me, it means that the pasta is done perfectly - firm, tender and still slightly chewy but not mushy.
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How to Keep Your Horse Happy, Healthy and FitHorses don't ask much of their human caretakers. They accept whatever conditions we provide and seem to be content with kindness, adequate food, water, stabling and a loving pat now and then. They are indeed noble creatures to put up with us!
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Extend the Life of Your Senior HorseWe live in a remarkable age of medical progress that generally allows humans to live longer and more active lives than ever before. Likewise, those advances have translated to extended life expectancy for our horses and ponies.
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How to Grow a Long, Lavish Horse TailOld timers use a bag of tricks to achieve lustrous full tails but The Old Gray Mare prefers to keep it simple. True, cultivating a horse's tail takes time and attention to detail. It is also important that the horse enjoys this additional fussing.
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Schedule Your Horse's VaccinationsIf you are the proud owner of a horse, you are lucky indeed!
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Update on Patrick, Our Saddlebred RescueThe Old Gray Mare tends to the verbose when she talks about Patrick, our privately-rescued Saddlebred; she's like a proud mother of a super star. This is the shortened version of an update on his phenomenal progress.
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My Lifelong Love of HorsesIt is my feeling that no animal can surpass the horse in power, grace, beauty and majesty. Oh sure, there are countless other fantastic animals in our world.
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The Most Popular Choices of Horse FencingEver dream of beautiful expanses of three or four-rail whitewashed horse fences surrounding manicured pastures? There are many options for the horse owner when it comes to fences. Educate yourself thoroughly before you make a decision. -
How to Care for Your Horse in WinterYour horse needs daily care and consistent routine throughout the year. -
How to Take Awesome Digital Pictures of Your DogThe digital camera is near the top of my favorite contemporary inventions. Current models, with their many bells and whistles, make digital photography a snap.
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How to Get Health Benefits from Drinking WaterIn the United States, we are truly blessed with an abundance of water. In most of our geographical locations, water is everywhere. -
How to Teach Your Old Dog New TricksWe have all heard old timers say, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." -
Make a Crab Meat AppetizerThis recipe is so good! You will want to make it often.
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Make a Harvest Potatoes CasseroleWe have a recipe in our household that everybody loves. It has lots of things going for it.
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Make Hot German Potato SaladThis potato dish is served piping hot and is always a hit.
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Make Old Fashioned German Potato SoupOh so easy! This is a hearty soup that takes no time to prepare.
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Make an All Natural Sure-Fire LaxativeThe following recipe is from a lifelong friend who assures us that this all natural laxative works better than just about anything you can buy, mix or concoct.
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How to Keep Your Horse Comfortable in WinterHow about keeping your horse cozy and comfortable when it turns freezing cold? His coat is thickening already and it's barely October. Winter is not far off. -
How to Put the Banana to Work for Your Better HealthEarlier, I wrote about the benefits of Peroxide. In this article, I concentrate on the laurels of the remarkable banana.
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How to Be Happy to Be AliveIt is wonderful to be alive. Enjoy every day as it comes; roll with the punches.
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How to Put Peroxide to Work in Your HomeThe most versatile product in your bathroom, medicine cabinet, kitchen or laundry is the hardworking over-the-counter bottle of peroxide. The price isn't bad either - it costs a mere $1.00 per bottle.
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How to Properly Adjust Horse Blanket & Assure Horse's ComfortThis follow-up article defines responsibility of horse owner to horse(s) under his care, motto to keep horse comfortable in his blanket, and how to readjust the blanket properly. -
How to Apply Horse Polo Wraps & What You Should Know About ThemThe primary focus of this Old Gray Mare article is to describe the correct way to apply polo wrap bandages to your horse's legs. But first, a few pros and cons regarding the use of polo wraps. -
Care for Horse Hooves - Treat Equine ThrushYou have just cleaned out your horse's hooves and notice a pungent, offensive odor. It is much stronger than the normal earthy smell of hoof grunge. -
Decide on a Horse Blanket - to Dress Your Horse or NotThey are sleek with ultra short coats in summer; winter has them naturally wrapped in warm, wooly fur. Left to their own devices, horses manage cold, heat, wet and all variations of climatic changes without human intervention. -
Rider Conduct on Horse Trail RidesTrail riding is the horseman's way of communing with nature. Fresh air, quiet paths, the twittering of birds, possibly a spooked deer - it's a magical time when you are astride your favorite horse.
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Care for Horse Hooves - Inspect & CleanWithout sound legs and healthy hooves, your horse doesn't have "a leg" to stand on. -
How to Groom Your Horse ThoroughlyThe time you spend grooming your horse is beneficial for you both. This close, personal attention gives you the opportunity to check his overall condition.
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Teach Your Show Horse to Back Up ProperlyBacking up is a simple request of the show horse but we often overlook it during training sessions.
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Finding a Boarding Stable for Your HorseCongratulations. Your dream has come true and you are getting a horse.
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My Horse Survived His InjuryOld memories are coming back since I've started writing again. Mulling around in my head are many high and low points - and there are those that I thought I would never live through. I did - and it all turned out OK.
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Can You Help Identify Patrick?The chestnut gelding was rescued by a concerned horse lover who found him in the back woods near Stonington, Connecticut, in a pasture with draft horses. He was a skinny mess with cuts and bruises over his entire body. -
How to Properly Measure and Fit a Horse BlanketYou want your horse to be comfortable and safe in his stable blanket. It is easy to get the proper fit with a little attention to detail.
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Planning a Horse-Themed Birthday PartyYour horse-crazy daughter wants a horse-themed birthday party. Chances are, all the kids she wants to invite are equally obsessed with horses. -
The Lucky Winner of Our DrawingWe finally did it. We published our online store and celebrated it with a drawing.