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Posted on 10/04/2005 9:56:41 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 MissTargets will now be pinging everyone most mornings. Let MissTargets 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
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The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread - Thread THREE!
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New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!
I like to save jail for people who are a threat to the public, people who would rob my house or prey on others. I think we over-use jail for some stuff we shouldn't, costing money and taking space from people who really need to be taken out of society for good.. But that's just me.
He's got a spot on the top of his head and one eye that looks a little funny, but nothing that looks serious.
I thought about West Nile but I just don't know anything about hawks. What about rabies, birds don't get that, do they?
We offered him some turkey but he didn't eat it. I didn't think about water (duh) the kids are out there right now giving him some. Thanks for the reminder.
Wow that's amazing. I'd let him sit in the dog kennel for now. Be careful with those birds. My trainer had a hawk for quite some time, as she does falconry regularly, and they will not hesitate to tear your face up.
Welcome to the thread, and we look forward to having you here! Our horses and pictures are at the top of the thread, and there's many throughout.
None of us have been doing too much riding this winter... glad someone is!
He needs a mouse. Got a mouse in the barn?
It's a tiny little kennel that the little yorkie poops in. She's a lousy farm dog so when she goes outside, she has to be penned up.
Bad thing about leaving him in there loose, my cats can climb fences and they are all standing around, watching, waiting....for someone to look away....
Got plenty of mouses but no one brave enough to catch one.
How about a stall in the barn? are they solid on the bottom and open on top? Can they get in there?
Do hawks carry West Nile? All of my horses have been vaccinated but I'd hate to take that chance. Oh, I could put him in my tack room!
When my cats were kittens they could get into the stall between the rails on top, I think they are all too big now. The fronts of the stalls are on concrete so no, nothing could get under.
Thanks, Beaker. I think I'll tell my daughter to stop handling him.
It's too bad you had to switch! I Absolutely LOVE western! Although, if it ended up not being enough of a challenge, I would switch. I would want to jump.
Welcome to the thread. Beautiful Christmas card too.
| Free-Ranging Native North American Bird Species Tested Positive for West Nile Virus |
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| Bittern, Least Blackbird, Red-winged Bluebird, Eastern Cardinal, Northern Catbird, Gray Chickadee, Black-capped Cormorant, Double-crested Crow, American Crow, Fish Dove, Mourning Duck, Mallard Finch, House Goldfinch, American Goose, Canada Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Herring |
Gull, Ring-billed Grackle, Common Grouse, Ruffed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Cooper's Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Sharp-shinned Heron, Great Blue Heron, Green Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Jay, Blue Kestrel, American Killdeer Kingfisher, Belted Merlin Mockingbird, Northern |
Nighthawk, Common Ovenbird Owl, Great Horned Raven, Common Robin, American Skimmer, Black Sparrow, Song Titmouse, Tufted Thrush, Wood Turkey, Wild Turnstone, Ruddy Veery Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Canada Warbler, Yellow-rumped Waxwing, Cedar |
How about rabbit meat. Have anything like that? Oh and as far as the cats go, I'd be more worried about them getting hurt than the bird.
Hugs to your kids for taking care of him :)
I think it's true that if the hawk is at all perky a cat might have a fight on his hands... It'd be a bad scene regardless :~D
TV News just said sustained winds on the mountain peaks of 117 mph, gusts to 170 mph. Warnings for the flooded areas that trees may come down with the wind.
Good grief! Are you feeling wind like that where you are? I guess I'll stop complaining about our soggy boring greyness as bad weather.
Oh boy. Be careful and stay safe!
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