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Posted on 02/24/2006 9:12:25 AM PST 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
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread EIGHT
New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!
Well, he's a guy, after all.
LOL, that is exactly how I was going to describe it:), Looks like someone sneezed on his foot:)
It was interesting, this stuff comes in black or white. He tried a tube of the black first, but the stuff malfuctioned. Thank goodness he had bought more then one tube of it. He says he will return that one. I guess the white was all he had.
He put the stuff on then we had to let it set up for about 20 minutes, before he filed it down some what smooth, and put the nail in.
Becky
If it works, I'd say it looks great. :~D
Celia and I are going to ride Wed. We'll see if it holds up then.
I think we're going to be fine now. He at least can't get that edge that was hanging out caught on something. I really worried about that going thru our rocky creeks.
Becky
I like the look of it. It ain't pretty, but it no longer looks like there's barely a hair holding the shoe on.
I don't really care what it looks like. Just making conversation:).
Becky
Right... I just hope it works.
In other news... 24 season finale tonight! There isn't enough time to resolve all these loose ends :~D
I wish we were watching it live. But ... the Mavs are playing the Spurs in game 7 tonight at the same time. So, we will DVR 24 and watch it after the game. It is kind of a plus though watching the recording. We get to skip through the commercials!
A game! You're putting off Jack for a game! :~0 LOL
The lurker was just a raw nerve. Sometimes, no matter how much you try, you are gonna step on a few here and there. We like you. That's all that counts:')
We like you,just other posters can't accept disagreement.
Actually I have run into a lot of women who buy a horse and then dont' train it and allow the horse to misbehave. IT is a shame because so many horses are allowed to get bad because women are often too softhearted to correct misbehavior. Horses have great memories and if they learn it right the first time and if they try to misbehave and get corrected they generally won't try it again.
My mare will do anything for me and was beautifuly behaved most times. She deserve a retirement. But if she broke her leg It would be a humane shot for her. Can't afford a horse that has a broken leg. Even if she had a severe illness it would not be worth trying to save her due to her age of 27 . I just make sure her shots are updated and get as musch exercise as she can stand.
My old guy is 24... And we have him, my husband's mare, and a pony to take care of (not to mention a kitten that was just dumped on me!)
We couldn't afford anything near that kind of reconstruction either... few can. But I'm happy for the recuperative knowledge gained from people who can.
Your posts on the other thread were terrific. Welcome to the saddle club thread :~D
What's this?
Rain Rot? She has two cuts in the areas but it looks more fungal to me but it doesn't look like fungus up close.
A horses hip:)
Becky
:')
Are you talking about that pink looking spot?
Becky
It's actually a much larger area than the camera picked up.
Yeah. It's multiple little raw areas open.
Is it crusty, weeping, is the hair gone?
Becky
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