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The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FOUR
See our who's who page! ^

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!


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To: Duchess47

New moms always talk like that ;~D


4,181 posted on 03/06/2005 9:48:48 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

Forgot - I need some sleep obviously. Our temps are hitting high 50's during the day, possibly 60. Snow is all gone :) Frost still at night, in the 20's but nights will be cold for awhile yet.


4,182 posted on 03/06/2005 9:53:36 AM PST by Duchess47 ("One day I will leave this world and dream myself to Reality" Crazy Horse)
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To: Duchess47

He's an Overo paint. 15 years old, with some battle scars.

How is your little one? Has he fed from Mama yet?


4,183 posted on 03/06/2005 9:54:30 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Duchess47

Good that it's warming up for you in the daytime anyhow... Do you keep them in for the first couple of days? Or let them out?


4,184 posted on 03/06/2005 9:56:35 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: Duchess47

Oh - and is momma fine or are you still concerned at all?


4,185 posted on 03/06/2005 9:57:14 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: Rose of Sharn

What kind of battle scars? What's he done and where's he been up to now?


4,186 posted on 03/06/2005 9:58:48 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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We have worked some with the foals, but have heaps more to do, and we will enjoy it now that we have the time. Hopefully tommorow after we get more feed, we will work with thwm both more. They seem pretty good, I think they follow their Moms happy dispositions.
Lightning gets jealous when we are with them!

Smokey has a hoof scar right between his eyes : ( he also has a few others on him. They are all healed and old, and he looks fine but he lost a fight bewteen our trainers other horse, that is bigger and much more aggressive.
He is tri-color and the kids adore him.


4,187 posted on 03/06/2005 10:05:56 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: HairOfTheDog

If we get a chance to work with them tommorow, I'll take some pics for you! : D


4,188 posted on 03/06/2005 10:09:48 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Rose of Sharn

Ah... Well, there are worse things than a few old pasture scrapes. I'd like to see the one on his face, that had to have been an ugly fight.

I love a horse that is 15 and older for kids, while most horses are good around kids, nothing beats seasoned and experienced. What kind of riding and training has he had? arena work, cowboy sports or trail? any idea what his history is?


4,189 posted on 03/06/2005 10:10:46 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: Rose of Sharn
If we get a chance to work with them tommorow, I'll take some pics for you! : D

You KNOW that's what I want! :~D

4,190 posted on 03/06/2005 10:11:17 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

I know I should know more, but all I know is that for the past few years he has been used to teach children how to ride. He is a big but gentle horse : )
I'll run and take a photo of his scar in a little while, It must have caused a massive headache!
I know he has been used for trail riding, but I didnt ask about anything else.


4,191 posted on 03/06/2005 10:14:58 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Rose of Sharn

Sometimes that's all you know buyin' horses, but you can get a picture of his experience and temperament from that.


4,192 posted on 03/06/2005 10:17:55 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: Duchess47
I think foaling is the best part of being a horse owner. New life with all that potential. It's worth all the worry and the tears.

Yeah, it is. Your foal, born, probably a thousand or more miles away from me, started out my Sunday on a good note. Even though I know the science and biology, and have been through some sad foaling as well, it is always a wonderful miracle to me. But then, those who know me on this thread, know I carry my heart on the end of my reins.

4,193 posted on 03/06/2005 10:21:51 AM PST by elbucko (A Feral Republican)
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To: HairOfTheDog

when we went to ride him before we bought him 3 weeks ago, he had this masive hoof print on his forehead, i assumed it was still there but covered up by his mane. WRONG! You can still see a small mark but nothing that would really show up on camera. I am glad that it has healed so well! : ) At least he doesnt have to put up with the other horse anymore!


4,194 posted on 03/06/2005 10:25:39 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Rose of Sharn

Ah - well if it just took the hair off, he'll be fine then. ;~D


4,195 posted on 03/06/2005 10:27:26 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

By the way, to add details to his pic, he is a 15 year old Overo paint. He's QH with some spotted Walking Horse which is where he got his color from. (just spoken to trainer!).


4,196 posted on 03/06/2005 10:30:24 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Rose of Sharn; ecurbh

Making sure hubby sees the details for the who's who....


4,197 posted on 03/06/2005 10:38:05 AM PST by HairOfTheDog (It is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life!)
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To: HairOfTheDog

I was amazed that it had healed so well, when we saw it last, it looked like it hurt!
I didnt get a chance to se him much yesterday during daylight because I was busy keeping Tommy out of the way.


4,198 posted on 03/06/2005 10:40:05 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: HairOfTheDog; PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain

we missed a feb foal for the calender`: (
When is Beckys mare due to foal?


4,199 posted on 03/06/2005 10:42:47 AM PST by Rose of Sharn (When I am right I am right, and when I am wrong, I am right to be wrong (Scottish logic).)
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To: Rose of Sharn

Sarah Lee did that to me too. I took a pic and didn't see her tongue out until I downloaded:') The lil ones look like they are getting along good and really growing.


4,200 posted on 03/06/2005 10:47:40 AM PST by CindyDawg
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