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Posted on 04/26/2004 12:06:41 PM PDT by HairOfTheDog
Free Republic has a lot of horse people that have found each other on other threads…. And since we all like to talk horses, how about a thread where it is not off-topic, but is THE topic?
A few of us thought it would be interesting and informative to have a chat thread where we can share ideas, ask for input from other horsemen, and talk about our riding and horse-keeping. We have a lot of different kinds of riders and horses, and a lot to share. We may not ~always~ have a lot of activity, but when we do, it will be fun. I will put a link to this thread on my profile page, so if you have something to say and can't find the thread in latest posts… look for it there and wake the thread up!
I will also develop a ping list for horse threads that are of interest. As FreeRepublic is a political site, our politics and other issues will probably blend in…. There are many issues for horsemen that touch politics… land use, animal rights/abuse cases that make the news…. Legislation that might affect horse owners.
I am hoping this thread will be a fun place to come and share stories, pictures, questions and chit-chat, unguided and unmoderated and that we come together here as friends. There are lots of ways of doing things and we all have our quirks, tricks and specialties that are neat to learn about.
I saw a trailor this weekend kind of like mine but more open. He was pulling one horse, in the back!. He had a bunch of bags, I assume feed up front. I guess he was balanced out buT I was wondering why he didn't put the horse up front unless he wanted her out before unloading.
air brakes? I am guessing my car does not have that.
"I don't want a pet that eats other pets."
That is why I keep my cats inside. A neighbor enjoys the local song birds.
It would not be good in case of an emergency if you had to move a bunch of feed to get to the horse. That's the first thing I thought of.
That's a good point.
"I guess he was balanced out buT I was wondering why he didn't put the horse up front unless he wanted her out before unloading."
If the load up front was heavy enough his trailer would have been balanced. I would prefer to put the horse in last too for first out.
Yeah:') It just looked funny. As we came up, I didn't see the bags at first and I'm telling my husband, look. They told us never to do this:')
"I am guessing my car does not have that."
Your car does not have air brakes. Usually only large trucks have them and there is an air compressor connected to the engine to supply air to the brakes. If you have ever noticed a large truck sit for several minutes after the driver first cranks it up? That is because the engine must pump up enough air pressure in order for the brakes to work. The air brakes allow the tires to turn as long as there is enough pressure in the air system. If the air pressure drops below a certain point, the wheels lock up and the truck stops. Sounds complicated but it really isn't and it works great. At least that is my understanding of how they work. : )
"They told us never to do this:')"
I will post a picture later, in a few days, when I find it of what can happen.
Oh ok, I think I have heard of that. And that saves gas?
It doesn't save gas but it stops better. The mileage is about the same but the large trucks have bigger fuel tanks. Larger fuel tanks means that you do not have to fill up as often.
Oh! Ok, that makes sense. Dang, I have a lot to learn in this room LOL!!!
Well, gotta get ready for work. See ya in the morning!!!!
"See ya in the morning!!!!"
Have a Good Night! Talk to you then or later.
Posted on Mon, Sep. 13, 2004
Handicapping the hip numbers
Bloodlines hint at fleet runners, but only time will tell
Yearlings at auction, usually unnamed, are identified by the number they are assigned in the catalog. The number is pasted on the horse's hip, hence the term "hip number."
Here are some of the Hip Numbers that were getting buzz in the Keeneland sales barns (C indicates colt; F indicates filly):
Today
Hip No. 7, C, by Pulpit
Hip No. 18, C, by A.P. Indy
Hip No. 29, F, by Giant's Causeway out of Kentucky Oaks winner Gal in a Ruckus
Hip No. 36, C, by Saint Ballado out of Santa Anita Oaks winner Golden Ballet
Hip No. 43, F, by Danzig out of champion older mare Hidden Lake
Hip No. 51, a Seeking the Gold colt out of Jersey Girl
Hip No. 75, C, by A.P. Indy out of MagicalMysteryCat
Hip No. 87, F, by Storm Cat
Hip No. 112, F, a Storm Cat filly who is a full sister to Raging Fever
Hip No. 117, F, a Gone West filly out of Canadian 2-year-old champion filly Poetically
Hip No. 162, F, by Storm Cat
Hip No. 163, C, by Saint Ballado; a half brother to champion 2-year-old Vindication
Hip No. 180, F, by Giant's Causeway; a half-sister to Elusive Quality, the sire of Smarty Jones; and a half-sister to last year's sales-topping $3.8 million filly
Hip No. 183, F, by Rahy out of Unbridled Elaine
Hip No. 225, a Kingmambo filly out of Catinca
Hip No. 240, C, by Point Given
Tuesday
Hip No. 264, C, by Danehill out of the champion grass mare Fiji
Hip No. 281, C, by Fusaichi Pegasus
Hip No. 284, C, by Thunder Gulch out of Japanese champion Hishi Amazon
Hip No. 294, F, by A.P. Indy
Hip No. 301, C, by Thunder Gulch out Lakeway, winner of Mother Goose Stakes, Santa Anita and Hollywood Oaks
Hip No. 305, C, by Fusaichi Pegasus out of Kentucky and Santa Anita Oaks winner Lite Light
Hip No. 307, F, by Storm Cat; a half-sister to champion sprinter Squirtle Squirt
Hip No. 320, C, by A.P. Indy
Hip No. 346, F, by Seattle Slew
Hip No. 377, C, by Fusaichi Pegasus: a half brother to Gone West
Hip No. 391, F, by Seattle Slew
Hip No. 396, C, by Elusive Quality: a full brother to French Grade One stakes winner Elusive City
Hip No. 398, F, by Gone West
Hip No. 405, C, by Storm Cat out of the Mr. Prospector mare Tacha: a full brother to European 2-year-old champion One Cool Cat
Hip No. 422, C, by A.P. Indy
Hip No. 426, C, by Storm Cat
Hip No. 442, C, by Seeking the Gold colt; a half-brother to Fusaichi Pegasus
Hip No. 448, C, by Rahy: a half-brother to English champion filly Russian Rhythm
Hip No. 453, C, by Lemon Drop Kid
Hip No. 455 C, by Storm Cat colt out of Bless, the full sister to Fusaichi Pegasus
Hip No. 477, C, by Forestry; a half brother to Hurricane Bertie and All-American Bertie
I don't think that it was someone popping her over the head, I think it was just a reaction, because she let you do it the second time around. She might be slightly head shy. A lot of horses are.
Does that mean the App didn't work out?
You won't believe what I did last night....forgot the camera:(
And Rusty did soooooo good. He was even able to high lope the pattern. It's so much easier to make the turns this way, and Charlie said he was sitting down so good at the right point..
I'll try to get MAck to take some pictures today here.
Becky
Yeah - someone else had already got the appy. So now we look..... We aren't ready to bring anyone home, but something has to light a fire under us!
You forgot the camera? Unbelievable! :~o
I am glad Rusty did good though!
Good Morning.
Becky
I know:(, I couldn't believe I forgot it either. I was all the way there before I thought about it. I forgot JP's playpen too. I think I was really going over and over in my head what I wanted to do. Paid off tho:).
Becky
Morning
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