The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread EIGHT

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[HairOfTheDog]

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 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!

[MissTargets]

We used to have President's and Veteran's day off. They changed it to personal holidays, that you can take off whenever. Much better to take off in the nicer weather.

I thought about you when there was an preview on Animal Plant, for a program on March 8th (I think, search didn't bring anything up.)..anyway, it's a Championship Jumper show. If I see more, I will let you know.

[AnAmericanMother]

Thanks!

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Good morning.

We're suppose to get a bit above freezing today:).

I'm hanging out with Jenny all day.

You all have a nice day.

Becky

[RMDupree]

Mornin'!

I was supposed to go into work today, but my child care fell through.

Fortunately, I only have 2 payrolls today so it isn't ~that~ big of a deal that I'm out. :-)

[RebaJ]

The main thing to remember about buffalo or bison is that they are of a wild heritage. Buying them young and raising them will somewhat tame them but the possibility of them being aggressive is always there. They are better managed in groups. I would suggest no less than three. Females are smaller and usually less aggressive. Build an open shed for shelter and not try stabling them in a closed area. These animals are large and are not usually managed well in confined spaces. Because of their size and weight a five or six strand fence with fewer spaces between posts is also suggested. If you wish to have other livestock such as horses or mules it is advisable to keep them separate to avoid injuries. Other than that they are beautiful to look at and should be a joy to have around. Good luck on getting your livestock.

[FrogInABlender]

...I am moving to Wyoming (40 ac spread) and I would like to have a Mule (in lieu of horse)...

A couple of the guys I occasionally ride with have mules...

The one on the left is a draft mule(the guy riding him is over 6' and 300"lbs) and the one on the right is a gaited mule (Gaited Jack X Walking Horse). I've heard lots of good things about mules like their surefootedmess but I personally prefer gaited horses for trail riding, although if you're set on a mule, a gaited one would be my choice. Much easier on the backside! To each his own I guess. Welcome to the thread!

[FrogInABlender]

I think the domestic buffalo that have been farm raised and carefully selected for docile temperaments for several generations might be ok, but I'd definately want to do lots of checking on the bloodlines before I bought.

My dentist tried raising a few, along with his cattle, but gave it up when one of them almost gored him, ran through a 6-strand electrified barbed wire fence like it wasn't there, and kept on going. They never did find it. So be careful what you wish for! ;o)

[FrogInABlender]

There's a guy around here who has a few buffalo. I don't know him or anything about them. I've just driven past the place. They appear to be purebred but I don't know for sure if they are. They may be crossbred with domestic cattle, I just don't know. But he has them in just regular barbed wire fence along side a county road. So there might yet be hope for your wife's dream. Just do your research and you'll do fine.

[RebaJ]

Do your own research, that is the best thing to do. My boss raises them. I have talked to him and another buffalo rancher about mishaps. They both have different suggestions on the fences as do I. I'm no expert because I don't have the animal yet either. I just gave my honest opinion after I researched the animals myself.

[CindyDawg]

Walmart had valentines marked down to 25 cents a box. I got 6 for next year. Horse valentines:')

[CindyDawg]

Well crap. Someone's off. I just came home to order a book and the publisher is closed. I need it ASAP. I have another option. Have you heard of Superbookdeals.com? Is this sight ok?

[FrogInABlender]

Mine will have to be gray.

A gray mule or a gray rider (or both)? ;o)

[RebaJ]

Never heard of it. I have had luck getting books from Amazon.com What is the book, maybe I can find it here and send it to you.

[RebaJ]

((When I left the last time I drove she loaned me a bedpan , just in case:'))

LOL! She told me yesterday that QMB is messing with her and she may loose her copay insurance, that is why she wants the surgery now.

[CindyDawg]

I can get it at Amazon but it cost more. I'm looking for

1. Basic Medication Administration Skills

2. workbook for basic medication administration skills. I went to the college book store here and they are in love with their's. The author is Lena Deter./Publisher Dalmar Thomson.

[CindyDawg]

I've always wanted to take that mule trail down the Grand Canyon. It's just too close to Vegas though.

[Duchess47]

Try here -

http://www.powells.com/s?kw=Lena+Deter

[Rose of Sharn]

Anyone ever do any Sudoku Puzzles? I love these puzzles! Do you play them online? They are so much fun. Rose