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Posted on 06/01/2005 7:34:38 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
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!
One English tv program that I reall miss is the Red Dwarf series, I saw it about 4 years ago over here and haven't seen it since and my mates in England are yakking about it all the time! If anyone knows it's going to be on the box, please let me know! : D
You're right... that is pretty silly! But I have been known to hold the bit in my hand until it's warm on cold days ;~D
Well yeah I do that too. The warming it up without having to touch it was amusing to me though. How do you place and clean a bit without touching one?
Welcome back, long time no see!
What a great idea! Thankyou! X
Here's a nice family group shot...
Here's the kid pushin' her luck with Daddy ;~D
Wait! I was just kiddin' around!
Here they all are, and if this is the last picture you ever see from me, they musta got me.
Those are some great pics!
ROFL! They are great photos Hair, My horses look dirty and wet right now. Especially Smokey and Sugar who have been rolling in the mud!
I love the last one, they look like they are ganging up on you! : D
Gald you had a nice ride, hopefully the weather will brighten up by the weekend so we can wash and tidy the horses and ride them too! I am still trying to get hold of a new farrier here........maybe Deaconjim needs to change careers as they seem in very short supply!
Oh - and I had a fun story... a testamonial as to why I love my horse so much. I was taking a break from lawn mowing earlier today [I didn't have the camera with me if you can believe that!] and I had shut down the mower and just sat down out in the pasture to rest a minute. Well, Cyn came walkin' up... with a look in her eye that told me she was looking to entertain herself. The look she always has ;~D
Well, I sat there, though I was thinking about getting up as she came closer... I don't particularly trust her enough to sit on the ground around her! Well, Bay came and pinned his ears, ran her off and stood guard over me, the same way he does when the mares nap :~D He's done that before, but I felt loved that he protected me from evil-doers and Cyn too. :~D
I was going to go over to the fairgrounds to ride, but had to wait for the cable repairman. My daughter's 4-H club rides there on Wednesday. She took Jody and Snazzy over. At least the cable is fixed for now. He changed a connection outside. Hopefully, that does it.
Good for Bay! : D
...muscle cramps with very little work...back hurts shoveling stalls... ankles are swelling like an old woman!
Those are signs of dehydration.
I frequently have the same problem but when I down an extra bottle or two of H2O, I'm back to normal.
Oops!
lurker here
deb
Hi! thank you!
Come out from lurking any time!
~Sipping water~
If it gets really bad with the leg cramps, drink a few bottles of Gatorade.
cityslickerloveshorsesdeb
I like your pictures, especially the one of Pony and Bay running side by side. She looks like she is curving her body getting ready to be mischievious:)
I've had another change of plan:) I for got that I am babysitting Blake tomorrow, but Jenny is going to bring Dot too, and he and I are going trial riding during the day. Then in the evening we are all going to the arena to practice.
I'm loading some pictures I took of Kristy and Rowdy now. Might take awile again. We are loading some kind of software update too.
Becky
Looking forward to your pics!
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