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Posted on 01/02/2007 9:57:39 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.
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I like JP's little tackle box:). He was so important with his own box and tackle.
Becky
The tacklebox is very good :~)
How's Nikki been? Seems like she must be doing OK if she wanted to come along :~)
I've been thinking. I do have several cues that I have taught her without thinking about it. She doesn't like people messing with her legs. If you go to lift her foot she will bear down and you have to lean in and pull hair. However, if you touch a leg and say "foot up" she lifts it right for you. When you say "foot down" she puts it down. She will move away if you put a blanket on her and will shake it off while you get the saddle. However, if you show her each item and let her smell she stands still. Am I spoiling her? Should she do stuff on cue book like?
Well she hasn't been down any since that episode, and she's tried 2 times to come with me on rides. I forget to lock her up. So who knows. She doesn't seem to hurt, altho it looks to me she is stiff some times. Just getting older.
I set her up a nice place in the barn with the cushion off my swing:\ It's long enough that I can put one end in a dog crate and one end hanging out. That way if it's chilly she can go in the crate and build up some body heat, or if it's warm she can lay out:) and still be on a soft cushion. Most times she's under the RV tho, LOL.
Becky
Yep, he's going to be a serious fisherman.
Tomorrow is my day with Sarah. We go to Walgreen's with coupons and eat breakfast out. She's excited because I told her this time she had to push the basket, pay for breakfast and leave a tip. She asked if she could drive too.
No, you aren't spoiling her. Seems you've got a routine and it works. She does what you ask, the way you ask - that's all that counts. She's not a hack horse, nor are you giving people lessons on her, so use whatever works. As long as others don't confuse her, you're fine.
LOL...have fun:).
Becky
And I need to add...a lot of people (like Bob) get upset about stuff like that but they don't realize they also have their own habits that their horse learns and reacts to :) they just usually aren't verbal. Plus, they really get nervous (insert Twilight Zone music) if it appears that your horse understands what you're saying beyond come and whoa. :)
LOL. That's true. I don't know how many times my husband has said "Janis...she's a horse" when I have explained how we do things. He humors us though and will stuff the blanket in her face and say "here horse, SMELL". Is the saddle to your liking"? and tease me with stuff like that.
:) Been there, done that. At least your hubby humors you instead of having a fit.
Another horse organization year end awards banquet tonight, we are going to. Alison won some events there too.
You all have a great weekend!
Good morning :~)
Raining buckets here today... won't be much to report...
I'm hoping to be riding out of here by noon...slow start today.
We have to go to a wedding this afternoon....sigh....trying to figure out what to wear. Jeans would be OK at this wedding, but all my jeans are rather ratty...I don't have a pair of dress jeans...so that leaves dressing up...I don't really mind dressing...except for the shoes:)...the one dress I have I really need to wear heels, but lordy, it's been so long, I don't know how long I could keep them on:)
Becky
I'd have a heck of a time trying to figure out what to wear to such an event :~)
It's Jenny's Sister in Law that is getting married...Her invitation is very very western type,
Wanted!
The posse's out and the search has begun for guests to celebrate, etc...
The grooms men are wearing boots and hats...so jeans would be OK..but once in a while I don't mind dressing. especially since I can now wear some of my older smaller size clothes now:), it's just it's been sooooo long since I wore heels. I put them on and walked around the house a bit...I don't know...I use to could wear those things all day...even just sitting with them on now could be a chore:)
Becky
Well, you could wear them to look good... then after a couple hours, at the reception, change into comfy shoes. No one will notice or think less of it by then. :~)
LOL..I had already decided I will be taking another pair if I talk myself into them:)..they won't go on till we get there:)
Becky
My ride was great! I haven't got over the amazement yet that Harley is going to be OK now:)...and the amazement at how well the flexing exercise works to help keep his head in good position for stops and turns. I don't care where he keeps his head when we are just going, it's when I ask for a stop mainly or a turn, that I don't want him sticking his nose out and gaping his mouth open...that has all stop. The stops are so much smoother, and I didn't really work on the stops, I've just been doing that exercise.
Well, anyway, time to go get ready, probably won't be back till tomorrow sometime.
Becky
That's cool! You'll have to demonstrate it for us when we come to visit!
Have fun at the wedding!
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