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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
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
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SIX
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread SEVEN
New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!
They come so low across our little roads that they almost bounce over on their wheels! You have to hit the brakes and stay out of their path when you are driving. It's not unknown to get hit! LOL
I bought our first horse because my daughter wanted one. ("Horses can't be that expensive. How much hay can they eat?")
Now we own three that live in a $50,000 barn. And all three kids (16,14,10) show horses... English and Western, different saddles, tack, etc. (more money)
My daughters show in local shows and 4-H. But next year the 16 year old will start showing on the Arab circuit. (English, Western) My son wants to stop showing and just do Speed Events.
I am the one in charge of getting the horses ready... transitions, lead changes, head set, etc. I'm 2 years new to horses but love it all.
For myself, I work the horses in lessons, trail ride 3-4 times per week and have started some barrel racing.
My buddy wants me to begin penning. Maybe I will start that this year. Who knows.
Heh - great! All that sounds great! You have company here... many with daughters who are showing or competing, and all who understand the expenses involved!
No kids here... that's why we aren't sure why we have a pony :~D She's a very cute pony though :~D
Blade's doing great. He gets spoiled and doesn't get ridden near as much, so I'm sure that suite him just fine. As a matter of fact, I'm fixing to get him back as a loaner for a month or so since Bob is on injured reserve. His owner has quite a few dog shows coming up in the next month or so and has step kids coming over on the weekends that she doesn't, so she proposed letting me have him to ride for a while. She's going to bring him up, along with her other horse to meet me for a ride in a couple of weeks, then leave him with me until the middle of November. She'll get him back just in time to take him on a long weekend horse camping trip in KY. It'll work out well for both of us since I'll have a horse to ride and she'll have a better conditioned horse when she gets ready for her trip.
Now THAT'S low!
Hey, post the pic of Pony jumping on the leadline. I love that one. And the one of her scratching her butt too. I have that one on my desktop. Any time somebody is annoying me I just hit the minimize-all button to let them know what they can do with it. LOL!
Sounds good, I'm glad she's happy with Blade, since she got off to a sortof rough start.
How about Rusty? any news?
Tell me about it! the first time it happened , it scared the living daylights out of me! If I hadn't slammed on the brakes the plane would have hit me. I told Deaconjom about it and he said he has had a few close calls too! My friend then told me how many accidents this crop dusting family have had, including deaths and i make sure we stay out of their way!
I appreciate the offer but all I do is window shop. I thought you might be interested. I won't have another horse any time soon.
Hey guys, I've seen linkinpunk on some other threads and all I can say is:
WELCOME ABOARD! You are a riot!
Here's my pretty jumping pony ;~D Such a goooood pony, right?
LOL! Yes I do! It gives me a laugh every time I see it. Plus it lets me tell people to "kiss my @$$" without having to say it. ;o)
If only there was a market for that talent she'd have herself a job. ;~D
I am very proud of that! ~grinning ear to ear~
You should be, she's a cool pony, even if she is a little flakey. ;o)
Thanks.
I have seen the earlier Saddle Club threads but was reluctant to jump into the conversation when there were already 3676 posts. (like where do I start? Post 1? Post 543?)
So I saw this one with 50 posts so far and decided to jump in.
Someday I'll find a good job for her... until then, I'd worry for her in anyone else's hands :~D
Every day is a new conversation, and there really aren't any pop-quizzes about back chapters.
She serves pretty well as a photo model and comic relief act right now!
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