Posted on 08/07/2007 7:33:14 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, usually about our horses, sometimes about our dogs, gardens and other stuff we do. :~)
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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.
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He’s a nice looking horse...except for his head. He’s got that big ol’ looooong foundation TWH head on him. But hey, you don’t ride the head. As long as he’s a good trail horse, all the rest is gravy.
Oh yeah, the roman nose and everything! And sitting in the saddle you can't even see the head right! Got to get his wolf teeth pulled so we can ride him. I think we might saddle him up and try a hackamore on him tonight if the farrier has come to do his feet.
Hey, nice looking horse:)
Becky
I’ve been talking to Hair, and she is ready to buy her tickets to come in Oct. We thought we would give everyone one last chance to make date changes if necessary.
She is planning on being her Oct. 16-22. Is that going to work for everyone?
Becky
Thanks! Can't wait to get him in shape and see how he does on the trail.
I think Frog and I are planning on being there Oct 18-22. I have to go to Puerto Rico on business the 10, 11 and 12.
Ok, thanks.
Hair I think you’re probably safe to go ahead and buy them:)
Becky
I like him! And I think he has a very dignified and handsome head!
Wow - that’s a lot of traveling for you!
OK - we’ll probably buy them tonight when honey’s home. The prices are real good right now, so I want to get them before that changes!
Ok, great:)
Becky
This stuff really works - follow the vet’s directions to the letter :)
< sorry > but he has a nose that just won't quit!
This isn't Gracie, of course, but this is exactly the fly fringe she wears.
I spray a little fly repellent into the earpieces before I put it on her. It makes such a difference to her comfort, she loves it because the flies really attack her (she must be tasty).
That is an ugly looking thing... keep posting pictures as it progresses! Do you have a ‘before’ picture?
OK - I have tickets... I arrive in Tulsa at 4:10pm on the 16th...
Depart Tulsa 2:05pm on the 22nd!
Whoo Hoo!!!
Becky
I just want to let as many people know as I can remember who said they might come, and few who didn’t, that the get together at my house is officially set for Oct. 16-22. Any and all are welcome to come when they can. Just let me know:)
Becky
Isn’t it funny how some horses get bit more then others. Rocky seems to get it worse then Harley.
Becky
The flies seem to particularly bother Gracie in her ears. It helps if I keep her ear hair clipped close, keep the insides clean with mineral oil, and keep that fly spray on there. She has a thing about the sound of a spray bottle, so you have to take it slow with her and gradually work your way up towards her head and neck (that's the other reason I spray the fly spray on the fly bonnet rather than directly on her face. Otherwise I just spray it on my hand and rub it on.)
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