*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*
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Posted on 01/31/2005 8:31:31 AM PST by HairOfTheDog
*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*
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?
This is a horse chat thread where we 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. In the previous threads we have had a great time talking through lessons, training, horse lamenesses, illnesses and pregnancies... and always sharing pictures and stories.
I always have 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 also have a ping list for horse threads that are of interest, and Becky pings everyone most mornings. Let Becky (Paynoattentionmanbehindthecurtain) and/or me know if you would like to be on the ping list. 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.
So... like the previous threads, this is intended as 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.
Previous threads:
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - thread ONE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread TWO!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!
New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!
What kind of books do you like? I'm not real well read, but beyond Tolkien, I like Grisham (legal thrillers) and Clancy... Some Steven King.
The Beautiful Boys :)
Teddering is different than conditioning. The best way is to use a cut and conditioner hay mower combination. The mower mows the hay which is then fed between two turning round steel cylinders (like old wringer clothes washers). These rollers have small strips of steel welded to them and as the hay passes through, the strips break the stems of grass in several places. As a result the stems dry much faster than lying out in the sun a few days. The cut-conditioner combos are expensive but worth it if you do not have the time to wait while the hay is drying normally. Just looked at the price of a used one in a farm magazine, $9,000.00.
A tedder is similar to a rake in that it mainly picks up loose hay and spreads it out for quicker drying. It can also be used to make a fluffy hay windrow for shorter drying times. It is a handy machine to have in a haying operation.
That's what they do here... They may do it twice if it's cool out.
Now that we have and use a tedder, I don't know how we made it without one before......
Heh I'm only a temporary football fan right now because the Pats are in the superbowl. Have to root for the home team.
My preacher said at the rodeo yesterday the announcer took a poll to see who the fans wanted to win. The third choice was the winner. (Don't care. Just want to watch football:')
Been a beautiful weekend here. Low to mid 50's. Snow still on the ground, but it's melting. We put in a bunch of fire wood yesterday, and today I went to the gun club, and shot some trap. It sure was nice to get out. ;')
The foals are beautiful,Sharn and Jim
Eddie said to tell you that since we weren't rooting for either team and since he's in no pots we'll cheer for NE:')
I like Little House too. But I've seen every episode soooo many times, I practically know them by heart. I saw they were on today. I like the older ones better.
We just watched a few episodes of The Practice, that is almost as good as BL:)
Becky
I like th older ones too... I soooooo wanted to be Laura. ;~D
Not fond of Tolkien:). I've read alot of the others you mention.
Have you ever read Watchers, by Koontz?
Becky
I read ~something~ by Koontz... I don't remember what.
Kay Hooper....I'll look for her:) Thanks.
Becky
If it was Watchers, I think you would remember.
About a golden lab, that is very smart??
Becky
I liked them all really, just the older ones best.
I still read the books occasionally. I love the descriptions of the way they did things, smoke their meat in a hollow log, make cheese, their christmas's etc.
Becky
No - it was a crime novel I thought... about a real life murder... or do I have him confused with someone else?
I've read quite of few Koontz's books, but would only reccomend 2 of them, Watchers, and Lightening.
If you like animals you really should try Watchers. There is some very strange parts in it, but you'll love the dog and the people who have him.
Becky
OK - good tip, I'll look for it!
You may be confusing him with someone else. Koontz is considered "horror" like King. He does get way out in left field, especially as he got more popular. Bad stuff I did not enjoy at all. But Watchers...well you have to read it to understand. It is so well written, great characters, humor, pathos, excitment, some horror yes, but over all it's great, and you'll love the dog:)
Becky
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