Record #:

37016

Author(s):

Kelly, Susan Stafford

Abstract:

One woodsman proves that some tools are still standard, despite the ubiquity of digital based technology. His promotion of horse power is extended to teaching students from Appalachian State how to use this tool. Tasks mentioned by the author where horse power is useful included cleaning debris from a graveyard or clearing a mountainside for a bird habitat.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 10, March 2017, p172 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Horses--Plowing; Horses; Appalachian State University; Cemeteries; Habitat conservation; Bird refuges

Record #:

38242

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Defined as the Olympic Games equivalent for horses is the World Equestrian Games. Cited as the most attended sports event in the state, its projected revenue was 400 million dollars. The thirteen-day event was expected to impact the economies of towns such as Asheville and Hendersonville. Tryon International Equestrian Center’s as its locale can be attributed to its efforts at revitalizing the surrounding job market, in initiatives such as reviving All American Homes of North Carolina, Inc. as US Precision Construction LLC. Choosing North Carolina as its site may be a nod to its reputation for producing thoroughbreds such as Sir Archie, whose descendants include Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Native Dancer.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 38 Issue 8, August 2018, p56-63 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Horses; World Equestrian Games ; Polk County--Economic conditions; Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring); Thoroughbred horses--Sir Archie; Thoroughbred horses; Thoroughbred horses--Secretariat; Asheville

Record #:

38276

Author(s):

Hughes, Leah

Abstract:

What makes a farm work, according to the author, is the relationship between farmers and tractors. Another relationship discussed by Hughes reflects the tractor’s enduring importance in North Carolina. An illustration for this relationship is the anecdote about a farmer, his tractor, and child he trusted to operate it. Illustrations of the tractor’s importance in North Carolina is many counties having multiple tractor dealerships, her comparison between tractor and car dealerships, and assertion tractor dealerships are often community centers and places of business.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 5, Oct 2012, p174-176, 178-184, 186-188, 190, 192 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farm equipment; Farmers; Farmers and farming; Tractors; Mules; Farm animals; Horses; Family farms; Tractor dealerships--Siler City; Siler City; Clapp Brothers Tractor and Implement (Siler City)

Record #:

40694

Author(s):

Gates, Scott

Abstract:

Stables like Equine Adventures give a view of the Outer Banks from the saddles of tame horses. Stables like Cedar Island Stables also offer a view, albeit from a safe distance, of a small group of North Carolina’s famous Wild Ponies. For those who can’t ride saddleback, Lighthorse Horse Rides also provides a cart option.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 50 Issue 4, Apr 2018, p44

Subject(s):

Horses; Stables--North Carolina--Cedar Island Stables; Stables--North Carolina--Equine Adventures; Stables--North Carolina--Lighthouse Horse Rides; Stables--North Carolina--Hatteras Island Horseback Riding; Stables--North Carolina--Charlie Horse Stables; Wild Ponies--Inner Banks--Cedar Island

Record #:

42719

Author(s):

Rumley, Vail Stewart

Abstract:

Jim Preston, owner of Bath Creek Stables and Kathleen Slade, a 2017 North Carolina 4-H Horse Show junior grand champion settled a challenge between the two with a game of polo. That initial game has since gained a following with players and their horses coming from Greenville and Edenton to join. New Bern is also working to get a team.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 2, March-April 2020, p34-41 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Polo--North Carolina; Beaufort county--Recreation; Horses