Dale mentioned the book straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story by michael a. If you hear something straight from the horses mouth, you hear it from the person who has. This summer, pond and betty, his wife of 58 years, discovered his fan following. Apr 27, 2011 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Wheel horse was a manufacturer of outdoor and garden power equipment, including lawn and. Straight from the horses mouth by mike martino, the wheel horse book bible, and the toro help book, 2005.
The wheel horse story 9780970666802 by martino, michael a and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Wheel horse founder cecil pond spent hours signing autographs and talking to wheel horse collectors club members at the 2004 show. Directly from the person or place where the thing began. Straight from the horses mouth means directly from the source of the news or information so in this case our friend mark told finn himself about the. Straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story. The expression, which means reliable or on good authority, has two possible origins. Definition of from the horses mouth in the idioms dictionary. Mar 20, 2017 if you were to let go of the steering wheel, your horse would veer off in his chosen direction.
After decades of retirement, cecil pond became a celebrity in 2000, when author michael martino penned a biographical history straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story of cecils life journey as the inventory of the first riding lawn mower. They then started making a two wheel tractor that the operator would walk behind. Definition and synonyms of straight from the horses mouth from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english definition of straight from the horses mouth. Horse power galloped in to the black country living museum as transport from a bygone era returned. Need help with some numbers wheel horse, toro tractor forum. Straight from the horses mouth phrase definition and. The earliest printed version i can find of it is from the usa and clearly indicates the horseracing context in the syracuse herald, may 19. Jan 08, 2012 after decades of retirement, cecil pond became a celebrity in 2000, when author michael martino penned a biographical history straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story of cecils. A cart is a vehicle with wheels thats pulled by a horse. This final edition of straight from the horses mouth is perfect for vintage tractor buffs or any historian.
Cecil pond changed the landscape of american lawns, according to michael martino jr. This expression first became popular around the 1920s. Martino 2001, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. And from robert hendrickson, the facts on file encyclopedia of word and phrase origins, second edition 1997. Its best to hear it straight from the horses mouth so you know its true. The notional from the horses mouth is supposed to indicate one step better than even that inner circle, that is, the horse itself. Mark rashid tells stories that provide horse owners and potential buyers with the best training solutions straight from the horse s mouth.
Does the expression straight from the horses mouth have anything to do with actual horses. Martino, that is a musthave for every wheel horse owner, very interesting and has several charts in the back. Tania is real outdoor woman who has fieldtested everything in her book. This book is a true gift to the animal kingdom that offers hope to improve communication with all species. Straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story limited collector edition package i know some people have been waiting for this one to come out again.
The wheel horse name was eliminated from production after 2007. Found on line a book on the history of wheel horse straight from the horses mouth the wheelhorse story final edition. How to talk to animals and get answers by amelia kinkade and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learning the language of the horse is really quite simple if you commit to understanding how a horse thinks, and to using techniques that are horse sensible. Michael martino has sent me some information regarding the 3rd and final edition of the book that i am going to pass along to you, so i am making this the official post for the book, its release and content. Full of beautiful, color photographs on crisp, glossy pages, it tells the story of this classic machine, complete with vintage advertisements, personal memorabilia, and even an. The origin of this phrase has reference to horse racing. The wheel horse book straight from the horses mouth has been going crazy on ebay. I am interested in purchasing the book but not familiar with the web site wheelhorsestory dot com.
Lines fly faster than a winning racehorse in this hysterical, rapidpaced farce that reveals that truth really can be stranger than fiction. Straight from the horses mouth using horses in fiction posted on march 30, 2018 by authors digest after human beings, horses are probably the most common type of creature that appear in many genres of fiction, including historical, fantasy, and westerns. I thought i would let those interested know that there were just a handful left when i grabbed a copy. Bbc black country uncovered history straight from the. Outstanding, covers everything wheel horse, from 1946 present. Six months in, aimee and immy report on their community arts apprenticeships. The problems, straight from the horses mouth page 3. Hello, not new to wheel horse tractors but am new to the history. Straight rundown to the perfect sliding stop expert advice. In fact, learn it straight from the horses mouth in this programme. Recently i traveled a 500 mile round trip in the hopes to purchase and bring home a horse. Mike martino had a chance to interview cecil pond, and record the history of the pond tractor company, wheel horse, and wheel horse products, inc. The boys scribbled like madaldous huxley, brave new world, chap. Hot topic so if you want to call in live and share ur story on air please call 8004056425.
Get this book and other related titles at a discounted price and reduced shipping, with our online exclusive book bundles. When the lower control arm raises, it is compressing the spring, which resists at, say, 350 pounds for every inch of travel. From the horses mouth idioms by the free dictionary. The earliest printed version i can find of it is from the usa and clearly indicates the horse racing context in the syracuse herald, may 19. In one of my personal favorites, fiddler on the roof, tevye discloses to a man that the allegedly six year old horse he was sold actually turned out to be twelve. Straight from the horses mouth ncyi national center for youth. From the very beginning, cecil pond worked with his father, elmer on the development. The most likely is that it comes from horseracing circles. This is the official post for the 3rd edition of straight from the horses mouth, as posted by karl lyon on red square.
As the wheel goes over a hump, the lower control arm will raise. Synonyms for straight from the horses mouth include firsthand, direct, immediate, primary, unmediated, actual, eyewitness, personal, straight and handson. Feb 21, 20 a somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter searches for the perfect realization of his artistic vision, much to the chagrin of others. In horse racing circles tips on which horse is a likely winner circulate amongst punters.
Straight from the horses mouth the wheelhorse story final. We are extremely conscious of environmental concerns in our products and will continuously update you on creative decorating solutions for recycling all that horse tack you. Full of beautiful, color photographs on crisp, glossy pages, it. Straight from the horses mouth will singlehandedly revolutionize animal communication. The horses mouth is a 1944 novel by angloirish writer joyce cary, the third in his first trilogy, whose first two books are herself surprised 1941 and to be a pilgrim 1942. Full of beautiful, color photographs on crisp, glossy pages, youll learn the history of this classic machine, complete with vintage advertisements, personal memorabilia, and even an accompanying dvd. What does got it straight from the horses mouth mean.
The cafe has a filtration system that managers say will scrub out the smoke and ensure that no diners go home high for free shit, that messed up my plan for a freebie sample. Her mission this year is to publish it her third book through a kickstarter project. Straight from the horses mouth the wheel horse story signed. Apparently an excellent way to gage a horses age is by looking at its teeth, literally getting the facts straight from the horses mouth despite seller chicanery. The notional from the horse s mouth is supposed to indicate one step better than even that inner circle, that is, the horse itself. Tania millen is the author of her latest book go horse camping. Straight from the horses mouth by michael a martino, 2000, stemgas pub. View american english definition of straight from the horses mouth change your default dictionary to american english. Why do you want to go to the rumour mongers when you can get it straight from the horses mouth. Dec 14, 2014 i have been a wheel horse nut for 55 years now and grew up just 15 minutes outside of south bend. Its best to hear it straight from the horse s mouth so you know its true. An excellent record of wheel horse company history. Grant, tamara mackinnon and mackinnon equine services, wanted to provide a place where they could post the funny things we see in the horse industry.
Published in 2000, martinos book, straight from the horses mouth. By considering the horse s point of view, he explores a variety of solutions to common training problem like head tossing, trailer loading, mounting problems, and more. Found on line a book on the history of wheel horse straight from the horse s mouth the wheelhorse story final edition. Straight from the horse s mouth the wheel horse story limited collector edition package i know some people have been waiting for this one to come out again.
Michael was very close to the pond family and theres a reason the book is entitled straight from the horses mouth. This place is has backers the likes of miley cyrus, actor chris rock and comedian sarah silverman. If the wheel goes up too high, the lower control arm will hit the frame. This is an idiom related to the activity of horseracing. Straight from the horses mouth wheel horse collectors. Why do you want to go to the rumour mongers when you can get it straight from the horse s mouth. The horse must go in front of, or before, the cart. What is another word for straight from the horses mouth. Full length comedy for schools and community theatres. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Inc and was the primary inventor of the modern american riding mower.
Wheel horse history page 4 wheel horse, toro tractor. Aug 26, 2005 history straight from the horse s mouth. Straight from the horses mouth the wheelhorse story. The horses mouth was the title of a novel by joyce cary 1944. Pond, his miniature tractors had recently become a very popular hobby. It was, in fact, some pieces of an old fence that he nailed together to approximate one hed seen in a book on chairmaking. Today, the wheel horse tractor is a prized collectible in addition to being a useful and necessary piece of. The horse worked, but behaved more like a stubborn mule than the thoroughbreds brian would eventually design. Wheel horse forum view topic straight from the horses. Ill give you two fixes thatll work for both of these problems. A preeminent animal communicator shares the compelli. It comes from the practice of examining a horses teeth to determine its age. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Not new to wheel horse tractors but am new to the history.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Information regarding potential winners could be obtained. Please know that im not implying that you are incorrect. Pictures, personal and company history, many charts and a total listing of all wheel horse tractors made up to 1990 with charts of their model numbers and attachments. Today, the wheel horse tractor is a prized collectible in addition to being a useful and necessary piece of equipment. That news came straight from the horses mouth, so its true. The most trusted authorities are considered to be those in closest touch with the recent form of the horse. To avoid this, the engineers put a rubber bump stop on the lower control arm. Michaels book is a,must have, for every wheel horse owner or even if you dont own a wheel horse you should get a copy or two. How to talk to animals and get answers reprint by kinkade, amelia isbn. The horses mouth follows the adventures of gulley jimson, an artist who would exploit his friends and acquaintances to earn money, told from his point of view, just as the other books in the first trilogy tell events. I got my copy of straight from the horses mouth today, all i can say is wow, this book is well written with a ton of great pictures, one picture i got smacked up side the head for staying on that page.
Heavy working horse and various horse drawn vehicles. It starts out as an average day at dreamhouse, inc. Rather than have a piece of paper autographed, bill pearson asked pond to sign the top of the steering pedestal on his lawn ranger. If you dont believe me, go talk to him and hear it straight from the horses mouth. Straight from the horses mouth quick and dirty tips. The wheel horse story reveals the fascinating history of the beginning of the wheel horse and its influence on the american lawn. What does got it straight from the horses mouth mean answers. That news came straight from the horse s mouth, so its true. Straight from the horses mouth 2000 edition open library.
Straight from the horses mouth, the wheel horse story by michael a martino, jr. Pond was the founder of wheel horse products, a developer of the modernday mower. They later came up with the idea of making a tractor people could use to cut grass. There are items in your history that conflict with whats in the book. The instant you feel an alignment problem, steerhardin the direction opposite the bulge or veer, using your outside leg at the cinch to reinforce your get straight cue. Cecil elwood pond june 4, 1924 december 30, 2011 was an american businessman, inventor, and entrepreneur. Common expressions straight from the horses mouth engoo. Still cant believe its been 6 months since i started at eastnor pottery. The wheel horse story tells the fascinating story of the beginning of the wheel horse and its influence on the american lawn. After reading the journey section of foundations, you might be feeling a little bit overwhelmed. Found on line a book on the history of wheel horse straight from the horses mouth the wheelhorse story final edition i am interested in purchasing the book but not familiar with the web site wheelhorsestory dot com. The idiom originated with horse race betting where a bit of insider information that was straight from the horses mouth was ostensibly from the horse itself, and thus, by implication, from someone very close to the horse jockey, horse trainer, stable boy, etc. Definition of straight from the horses mouth in the idioms dictionary.
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