The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SIX

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[HairOfTheDog]

*New* The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - Who's Who *pics*

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!
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FOUR
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread FIVE

New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!

[HairOfTheDog]

what caused the rash of flat tires, do you know?

I dunno... Except it's a bad road. It wasn't like just a nail in ours, it had a rock sized tear in it. His went flat sitting, I think. No obvious hole. In fact, he may have just blown the seal on his rims over bumps.

[HairOfTheDog]

Sorry about the tire. You did get some nice pictures. I thought maybe, you went on a trail ride today.

We didn't have the truck this weekend... I think we decided we'll be very happy with the low trails for awhile ;~D

[Lemondropkid31]

Afleet Alex is great. He has yet ran a bad race (he finished last in one race, but that was because he had a lung infection). When horse does what he did in the Preakness, and then does what he did in the Belmont, that is the mark of a great horse. He is apparently headed for the Haskell and Travers next in August. It sounds like he is staying in training and will run once or twice before then.

[CindyDawg]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1421402/posts Yall heard of Baxter Black? There is some funny horse stuff mixed in here.

[Beaker]

I thought about being a jockey ever so briefly, but I decided that the thrill just wasn't worth it. I'd probably never be good enough to ride for any large barns anyway, so it's just as well. And let me tell you, it's embarassing when a jockey is taller than you are.

[MissTargets]

I hope he runs in the Breeders Cup. That is the only day, once a year, that I sit in the house and watch TV all day.

I went over to the benefit horse show today. Man, what a crowd they had. There were people there, I have not seen in years, old 4-H buddies and others. Gee, they got old...lol I went over right from the trap shoot, and didn't have my camera. The demonstration of the Lustino was so cool. I see they are posting pictures on the web site. Most are from yesterday, when they were setting up. Found this one of the Lustino. He is at 3rd level dressage.

[Beaker]

Neat. Did they raise a decent amount of money? I'm sorry if that's a rude question.

[MissTargets]

With the amount of entries, I am sure they did. One lady in the concession stand, said they had to run to the store, three times, because they ran out of food. As hot as it was today, people were still eating. There were table after table of items donated for the silent auction. Lots of really nice things. The people who owned the barn that burned, are super nice people. It was so nice to see so much support. I am sure they will post the amount made, on their web site.

My Grandaughter won the Leadline class and my daughter got a second and third in Adult barrels (she rode two different horses). They were still going strong when I left.

[Beaker]

That's wonderful that there was such a large turnout for the show. Congrats on the wins and the placings. I didn't know that someone could enter more than once in one class/event.

[Lemondropkid31]

I wanted to be a jockey most of my life. I think I was 8 or 9 when I made that decision. It just didn't work out right. I wish I had of though. There is no way I would try it now. I don't think the injuries are worth it. It's hard to get insurance too.

[Lemondropkid31]

This is my kitty Annie. She is n 8-year-old bluepoint HImalayan.

[CindyDawg]

Congratulations to your kids:') I'm glad to hear all went well with the fund raiser.

[CindyDawg]

Can you post Annie's picture? I can't get it to open up.

[HairOfTheDog]

Glad the benefit show was a success... I was lazy today, have hopes for a better tomorrow :~D

[Lemondropkid31]

It's not showing? Does it show the red X?

[Lemondropkid31]

Lets try this;

[CindyDawg]

Anyone else able to open? I get a box with 2 blue and 1 red dot.

[Lemondropkid31]

This does not make any sense. I see it just fine. I wonder what is wrong?

[CindyDawg]

May just be my computer.

[Duchess47]

That horse must have been something to what. Exhibitions like that really impress me - it's difficult to imagine the tremendous amount of training that is involved.