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THE WARREN COUNTY FARMER'S FAIR 2008 / info on the NEW POKEY'S PLACE and The Lil Miss Rodeo Barbie contest are on the next page "Who is Rodeo Barbie" ...........AND THE WINNER IS.........
We Love Pokey....
WELCOME To
my
BARN PAGE
"POKEY", the famous horse
from ALLAMUCHY, NJ
has his own fan club
and gets mail from
all over the world...
He is the subject for
children's books written
by his owner/rider
Denise Dabinett.
"POKEY" made several public
appearances each year including the Hackettstown Memorial Day parade and the Warren County Farmer's Fair.
Who is "POKEY"
"POKEY"
the famous horse from
Allamuchy, New Jersey...
has overcome tragedies in his life from being an orphaned colt to surviving a horrible trailer accident in 1998. He was not supposed to ever compete in shows or do parades again...
Pokey has proven...that with drive and determination, he can do anything. The children love POKEY for who he is and for how he makes them feel.
Pokey and his pals are micro chipped and registered with the American Grade Horse Association.
Read all about Pokey and what happened to him and how he and Denise met...see Pokey's Story on STORIES & LINKS page
"The magic of a horse named Pokey...
to many it's a mystery,
to others,
it's a feeling in the heart."
Pokey has been an inspiration
to alot of children and
adults throughout his life.
He has his own fan club
and is the subject for
children's books written by his
owner/rider-
Denise A. Dabinett
AKA "Rodeo Barbie"
 Denise and Pokey have participated in the Saddle Up Trail Ride to benefit St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital for many years. After Pokey's passing, Denise will continue to support St Judes and ride in the 10 mile trail ride with another horse. (Thank you Pokey for all the years we had.)
SADDLE-UP TRAIL RIDE
It's that time of year again... the St. Judes Children's Research Hospital Benefit trail ride is set for the first Sunday in October 2008.
NEWS: Denise has a new horse, "Diamond D" , who she plans to ride in the St Judes Trail Ride! "Diamond", a 6 year old Quarter Horse mare, is a wonderful trail horse. First time in publc, Denise and "Diamond" will ride the 10 mile trail!
Show your support and PLEASE send your pledges as soon as possible (deadline September 25th ) Send them to :
POKEY
PO BOX 359
Allamuchy NJ 07820 ..
Make the check out to ST Judes Childrens Hospital. Thank You! *Anyone interested in participating in the 2008 TRAIL RIDE ...PLEASE contact Denise for more info. All you need is a trail horse and collect some pledges!
And Thank You SANDY (who put the ride together)
for raising over $8,000. last year!! You go girl. Much continued success, I hope we raise more this year!
NEWS: Sandy's horse "Lady Dunit Well".....Several years ago, when Pokey couldn't make the ride, Sandy let me ride her horse, Lady Dunit. I rode the 10 mile St Judes Trail Ride on her wonderful horse and was honored to have had the chance. Sadly,"Lady Dunit Well" has gone off to Horse Heaven 7/3/08. Lady Dunit was a very much loved horse and will be missed by many. She, like Pokey, had touched so many lives, and the news of her passing runs deep. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy, may your memories bring you some comfort at this time.
 NOW AVAILABLE ON EBAY: THE POKEY COFFEE MUG! Watch for it.. Once a month or so this beautiful gift mug will be made available to the public. Check out www.ebay.com and get yours today! If you don't see it on EBAY- drop me an email and ask me for the info.
*ALSO: check out the true stories on the STORIES & LINKS page about HYE SOCIETY...The Arabian horse that gave Denise a second lease on life & POKEY'S STORY, about Pokey's accident and overcoming obstacles in life.
 Hye Society and Pokey sharing a snack
 Pokey takes a bow with owner/ rider Denise "Rodeo Barbie" Dabinett in Allamuchy, NJ.
To write to Pokey or "Rodeo Barbie"...
Go to the E-MAIL page.
Enjoy! We welcome your letters and comments.
Thank you for stopping by to visit.
Pokey has been a crowd favorite for many years...
...Dancin' and prancin' down Main Street, holding his head high...
Kickin' up the dust running barrels or chasin' cows in the show ring...
Or just plain, being himself...giving kisses and hugs or doing his silly tricks for the kids...
From his days at the Flemington Fair
and
Leading the Allamuchy Day Parade...
to the Warren County Farmer's Fair,
and his birthday parties...
To having "SPECIAL GUESTS" at POKEY'S PLACE,
He continues to make children smile and makes their dreams come true.
The story of a horse named ...
"POKEY".
"I saw a child
who couldn't walk,
sit on a horse,
laugh and talk.
Then ride it through
a field of daisies
and yet he could
not walk unaided.
I saw a child,
no legs below,
Sit on a horse
and make it go
through woods
of green
and places
he'd never been
to sit and stare,
except from a chair.
I saw a child
who could only crawl,
Mount a horse
and sit up tall.
Put it through degrees of paces
and laugh at the wonder
in our faces.
I saw a child
born into strife,
Take up and hold
the reins of life
And that same child
was heard to say,
Thank God,
for showing me the way..."
...JA Davies
"POKEY'S PLACE"
is a dream ...
someday it will be a place where kids with handicaps, life-threatening illnesses
and other hardships can come visit Pokey's Pals. There will be a petting zoo and riding lessons and story time...
A place where kids and their families can come and get away from it all.
Yes, for now it is only a dream and someday I hope to make it happen.
You can help... we accept donations by check, and NOW you can use www.PAYPAL.com .
(ACCT.: welovepokey@msn.com)
THANK YOU.
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