The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread 11

[HairOfTheDog]

The FreeRepublic Saddle Club - (very out of date) Who's Who *pics*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
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread EIGHT
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread NINE
The FreeRepublic Saddle Club thread! - Thread TEN

New folk and occasional posters, jump right in and introduce yourselves, tell us about your horses, and post pictures if you've got them!

[BladeRider]

I've found that when my foals get too pushy that a quick jump/stomp-your-feet/slap-your-thighs move will get them off of you in a hurry without hitting.

We got a new round bale of hay yesterday and Blade was beeing very pushy when I walked up to the bale. I stomped my feet and pointed and said back and I must have made him back up a good 10 feet before I let him stop. Then he just stood there and looked at me. Round bale forgotten, scary mom was all he could think about. I did not have to slap him this time but a year ago he was getting really pushy and I slapped him on the neck with both open hands and he learned to give me space really quickly.

[BladeRider]

My Shelley dog always goes over time too

That is a great action picture! She looks like she is having a lot of fun.

[FrogInABlender]

Good Job! Sounds like you've finally got your bluff in on him. They'll only push us as far as we'll let them. And seriously, there's nothing we could do to them with our hands, or even with a stick, that would come anywhere near what a b!tchy old mare would do to them if they got in HER space.

[Beaker]

Putting your filly with your older mare when she is weaned is a good idea. It'll make the separation less traumatic for her, and teach her manners.

[BladeRider]

And seriously, there's nothing we could do to them with our hands, or even with a stick, that would come anywhere near what a b!tchy old mare would do to them if they got in HER space.

Or the grumpy old gelding! I don't like the idea of hitting them around the face, but I saw someone once at a seminar do the two hands open on the side of the neck and it was prety impressive how quickly the horse caught on. All I have to do is hold up my hands and Blade backs off.

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

Putting your filly with your older mare when she is weaned is a good idea.

For both of them, I think. Rose is 25 or 26. She's really acting "old" this year .. stands around and lays down more than she used to.

And while all the other horses are off grazing, she wants to stand by the paddock and stare at this filly. charm didn't like it much at first, but now she doesn't care. Rose was always a wonderful mother, and I think she is enjoying watching the filly.

Coincidently, Rose doesn't belong to me anymore, but she is pastured out at the place where I have my two horses.

[FrogInABlender]

...I don't like the idea of hitting them around the face...

The only time I make an exciption to that rule is if that face has just finished biting me, then all bets are off.

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

That's just really strange. Most of them like it better if you'll just let them stand there in the pasture loose and scratch them,

I know .. you would think she would enjoy the scratches without having to go through putting the halter on .. it's weird. And she seems to LOVE it once you've got her caught..

I really think alot of it has to do with the fact that they were stalled for extended periods, lead in and out to the paddock. Now they are loose, come and go into a lean to type stall at will .. and she's just feeling like her sh*t don't stink! lol

she's a little full of herself.

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

The only time I make an exciption to that rule is if that face has just finished biting me, then all bets are off.

I heard THAT! We'll tackle THAT problem shortly .. because she is so used to treats, she is also very mouthy .. and has started nipping at my husband when he is leading her.

I'm telling you .. SHE IS A BRAT!!! But I do love working with her .. she's smart .. and bold .. and going to be fun.

[CindyDawg]

has just finished biting me, then all bets are off.

Finished Hell. Just show me your teeth.

[FrogInABlender]

...And while all the other horses are off grazing, she wants to stand by the paddock and stare at this filly...

Awwww, how sweet! Bluebell did that the year that she didn't have a baby and Truly did. Except that they were all in the same pasture and Truly would run her off when she did it. It was like she was thinking "I want a baaaabyyyy again". The baby in question was Miss Ellie, and when she got a few months older, she actually spent more time hanging with Bluebell than she did with her mother. She'd go back to Mom now and then for a quick sip, then went back to hanging with Bluebell. It was kinda like she had two moms. Very sweet.

[BladeRider]

The only time I make an exciption to that rule is if that face has just finished biting me, then all bets are off.

My knee jerk reaction is to pop them in the nose if I feel teeth.

[FrogInABlender]

Well, I guess I should amend that statement and say TRIED to bite me. They're usually not successfull, but I have occasionally been caught off guard. Some of them are sneaker than others.

[HairOfTheDog]

It's sunny here but the wind kicked up today and is making everyone fruity... so we let them out in the front and out from under the trees and they let loose for awhile :~) Naturally... I brought the camera :~)

This is a pony butt that isn't where it's supposed to be and she knows it :~)

Bay looking moth-eaten but lively... One of these days it will be warm enough to give him a bath and a clip. ~Then~ (and only then) I might bring my tack near him.

Pony giving everyone the "I'm faster than all of you" finger.

[CindyDawg]

Yep. I've not been bit but come close a couple of times.

[HairOfTheDog]

The quicker ones can get me once. The worst ones are the 'kick you on the fly' babies. :~\

[CindyDawg]

She's all of 17 hands in a little body. I love looking at pictures of her.

[CindyDawg]

'kick you on the fly'

????

[HairOfTheDog]

She's fun to take pictures of :~) Seems to be her best talent.

[HairOfTheDog]

'kick you on the fly'

The babies that will run by and kick you and take off. You can yell at them, but they're long gone and you'll never reach them to discipline them for it. I think they all go through a phase of trying that.