Author: Katherine Gregory
Meet Prince Caspian
Our senior horses hold special places in our hearts, whether we’ve had them most of their lives or care for them during their golden years. In recognition of these golden oldies, Farnam sponsored a contest with The Colorado Horse Source to highlight senior horses. The assignment: Tell us about the quirk you’ve grown to love that’s part of your senior horse’s loveable personality.
Reader Katherine Gregory of Lyons, Colorado, sent this entry to honor Prince Caspian for all the joy he brings to the lives of those around him.
I would love to share a bit about my lovable senior horse, Prince Caspian.
Our sweet Prince Caspian (registered name, “He’s Vanilla Ice”) was surrendered to our local rescue by a responsible owner who was facing health and financial difficulties. The horse is quite literally a dream come true, as my daughter had dreamt twice of a big, blond horse—with a star, just like Prince Caspian—the week prior to his arrival at the rescue.
We are so very grateful for this big, beautiful, goofy gelding! Prince Caspian is everything we dreamt he would be. He loves being the leader on group trail rides—but he’s not so brave when he is the only horse! He is playful with his pasture mates, loves chasing the hay truck, and is a bit of a cookie monster. He has become overly fond of giving kisses, his most lovable quirk. We are so grateful that his former owner trusted the rescue to find Prince Caspian his new family—ours!
Watch Prince Caspian’s kissing video below. Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your quirky senior with us!
The Farnam Prize Haul
The Colorado Horse Source thanks our partner Farnam for providing a prize pack valued at $500 for our winner! Farnam is a trusted leader in horse-care products and shares our passion for horses. The prize includes:
- Apple Elite Electrolyte Pellets, 7.5 pounds
- FluidFlex Joint Formula, 32 ounces
- Horseshoer’s Secret Extra Strength, 3.75 pounds
- SandClear Natural Psyllium Crumbles, 10 pounds
- Vita Plus Vitamin and Mineral Supplement, 3.75 pounds
- Weight Builder, 7.5 pounds
- Dual Defense Repellent Spray, 10 ounces
- Endure Sweat-Resistant Fly Spray, 32 ounces
- Endure Sweat-Resistant Fly Spray, 1 gallon
- One SuperMask Horse Without Ears
- Swat Clear
- Horseshoer’s Secret Conditioner, 32 ounces
- Vetrolin Bath, 32 ounces
- Vetrolin Liniment EquiVeil, 20 ounces
- FenCare Dewormer, 5 ounces
- PuriShield Fast Acting Spray, 16 ounces
See this article in the November/December 2022 online edition:
November/December 2022
The Colorado Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in Colorado and surrounding areas. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.